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Life of pi irrfan khan7/31/2023 At the 85th Academy Awards it had eleven nominations, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, and won four, including Best Director for Ang Lee. It was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture – Drama and Best Director, and won for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. Critics praised Lee's direction, the screenplay, the editing, the music, the sound design and especially the effects and the cinematography. Life of Pi became a commercial success, having grossed over $609 million. The film had its worldwide premiere as the opening film of the 50th New York Film Festival at both the Walter Reade Theater and Alice Tully Hall in New York City on September 28, 2012. Filming was split between India, Taiwan and Montreal in 2011, with Rhythm & Hues Studios (R&H) handling the visual effects work. Night Shyamalan, Alfonso Cuarón and Jean-Pierre Jeunet involved at various stages before the hiring of Lee. The film began development shortly after the release of the book and would see directors M. One is a sixteen-year-old Indian boy named Pi Patel ( Suraj Sharma) and the other is a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The storyline revolves around two survivors of a shipwreck who are on a lifeboat stranded in the Pacific Ocean for 227 days. Based on Yann Martel's 2001 novel of the same name, it stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu and Adil Hussain in lead roles. Life of Pi is a 2012 adventure-drama film directed and produced by Ang Lee and written by David Magee.
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If you have any doubt about your activities, reconsider your choice of garment and leave the cross and what it stands for at home. Show respect to those who wore it before you. The cross should not accompany vulgar language or profanity at any times, nor should it accompany you on any activity that will bring ill will toward the fire service. With that in mind, follow these simple guidelines on when, and how, to wear the cross. When you pull on your firefighter hoodie and head for the bar, you're not just showing off for you and your community, but each and every one of us who wear the cross as well. When you display the cross, you are taking on board quite a bit of responsibility and it should not be taken lightly. Skip ahead a few thousand years and now the cross proudly worn by those men can be embroidered onto a thong bikini. When the local peoples developed what can now be called firebombs, it was the Knights of Malta who, legend tells us, dropped their swords to rescue the travelers from the flames. They built hospitals and protected the caravans of travelers. The Maltese cross is the modern version of the cross worn by the Knights of Malta, a group of soldiers charged with protecting crusaders and people on their religious pilgrimage to the Holy Land long, long ago. When I see a Maltese cross on someone's shirt, hat or jacket, I know they're a part of the fire service and I'll often take a moment to introduce myself to one of my brethren. Regardless of which cross your department uses, they’re both legitimate - and powerful - symbols of the fire service.Firefighter's badge: A tradition of public trust Although some argue the Florian cross eventually evolved into the Maltese cross, its Roman ties are a testament to the importance and value of the fire service. Both crosses retain historical significance relating to a group of individuals who battled fire and lived to serve others. The answer isn’t simple (and neither is the history). Florian often depict him in uniform with a bucket of water in hand with a burning building at his feet - which is how he became a patron saint of firefighters. Florian was later declared a saint after he was sentenced to death for his refusal to worship the Roman gods. Florian and his men were not the first firefighters in the city, they were considered the best and most well-known. The Roman army tasked Saint Florian with organizing firefighting brigades for the city. Some historians indicate the Florian cross came into existence in the 4th century and was named after a Roman officer. It carries the same, eight-point structure as the Maltese cross, but has rounded edges. Often confused with the Maltese cross, the Florian cross is what a majority of fire departments use. John’s, the cross’ eight points have similar, albeit different meanings - all of which represent the traits of a good first responder.Įnter the Maltese cross’ competitor: The Florian cross. fire service isn’t exactly easy, some historians note it was first used by the New York Fire Department in 1865.įor the Knights, the cross’ eight points each represent eight obligations or aspirations, which include:įor St. While tracking down the Maltese cross’ first appearance in the U.S. The Maltese cross eventually appeared on the one- and two-euro coins. John’s, a group dedicated to providing care and treating the public. A sister organization of the Knights was the Order of St. Hence, the first “fire fighters.”įollowing the Crusades, the Knights made their way to the island of Malta in the 16th century, where the cross remained in use. Hundreds of Knights were burned alive, and many fellow Knights did their best to save them. During the Crusades, the Knights battled the Saracens, who used fire bombs made from naphtha. These knights bore the cross, a religious symbol, on their uniforms. The Maltese cross has origins dating back to the Crusades and the Knights Hospitaller. It was originally a white cross placed on a red or black backdrop. The shape itself has origins dating back to Byzantine culture in the 6th century. The Maltese cross is an eight-pointed cross formed by four v-shaped elements that each meet at its vertex. Although both have undeniable similarities, they are indeed different and have different origins.īy delving into the history of the Maltese and Florian cross, we can understand - and settle - where and how the two came to be such an integral symbol of the fire service. (Photo/Keith Padgett)Ĭontrary to popular belief, the Maltese cross is not the cross found on the majority of department logos that would be the Florian cross. Often confused with the Maltese cross, the Florian cross is what a majority of fire departments use, though both are legitimate - and powerful - symbols of the fire service.
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Smeg blender white7/31/2023 Smeg BLF01WHUS Hand Blender Direct Drive Motor White Features keyboardarrowdown. Shop SMEG Smeg 50S Retro Style Blender - White NOW only 1550.00 at ZALORA Malaysia FREE Delivery Above RM99 Cash On Delivery 30 Days Free Return. And you also get an additional to-go bottle for your second smoothie of the day. Our Price: 280.00 Description keyboardarrowdown. And the icing on the cake: the mixing container is also a bottle that you can use to take your drink with you.Īfter mixing, just remove the Tritan™ Renew bottle and the cover from the mixer, twist, and replace the cover with the convenient to-go lid. With this powerful blender, you'll be able to easily mix up your favourite smoothies. Table blender with stainless steel removable blade (800 W)Die-cast aluminum body with. 1 Breville BBL620 Fresh & Furious Blender Check Price 2 Acekool Blender BC2 View 3 Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Blender Check Price 4 Ninja Personal Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001 Check. This compact blender references the 1950 s with its cool retro design.
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Dont kill my vibe instrumental7/31/2023 You may not instantly feel better, but you will know you’re not alone. Listen to Bitch, Dont Kill My Vibe (Karaoke Instrumental Version) In the Style of Kendrick Lamar feat. It doesn’t matter if it’s an R&B tearjerker, 12-bar blues or indie rock bummer jam - the next time you feel like shutting the windows, locking the doors and curling up in the fetal position, throw on one of these songs. Whether you’re mourning the end of a relationship or the death of a loved one, or just generally feeling down in the dumps, these 50 songs know exactly what you’re going through. CarMusicKz Kendrick Lamar-Bitch Dont Kill My Vibe (starRo Remix). 4:46 Piano SoloDon't Let The Sun Go Down On Me-Synthesia Piano Tutorial. The best sad songs don’t just whine and gesture at bad feelings - they almost seem to wallow in the depths with you.Īs they say, misery loves company, and the best songwriters know how to make it seem as though they’re in your lonely apartment with you, offering a sympathetic shoulder to weep on. Sigrid - Don't kill my vibe KARAOKE / INSTRUMENTAL. Choose the instruments you want to hear, and download your version. Sometimes, when the skies turn gray and you just can’t seem to muster the energy to change out of your sweatpants, all you want is to hear is a tune that feels your pain. Create your own version of Bitch Dont Kill My Vibe as made famous by Kendrick Lamar.
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War room full movie7/31/2023 On his way out of a meeting, he meets an attractive lady who hands him her phone number. He makes a lot of money and is well respected. We see that Tony is the top salesman at a pharmaceutical company. She tells Danielle she has to drop her off at the community center early the next day to meet with a client and Tony is leaving for a business trip. Tony tells their young daughter, Danielle (Alenna Pitts), that she is too old for a double dutch team. He tells her to put it back, and its his decision to handle their money and she wont be giving her sister any money. Tony is angry because he just found out that she transferred $5,000 from their savings account and knew it is for her poverty-stricken sister. He comes home and yells at his wife, Elizabeth (Priscilla C. Stallings), the father, is very emotionally cold. This is what her husband did for a living until a heart attack took his life too soon. Clara explains a war room is where an army gathers before a war to plan their strategy. The scene cuts to army soldiers standing in a war room. Clara (Karen Abercrombie) is standing by a grave.
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Riviera maya resorts cancun7/31/2023 Enjoy a complete vacation with personalized. A long table was set with flowers and candles for about 40 guests, and we dined on an elaborate five-course meal and danced under the stars. With an impeccable design, the Desire Riviera Maya Resort offers an unparalleled fusion of elegance and comfort. Held on the round outdoor plaza at the center of the hotel, which was dotted with lanterns and surrounded by a shallow circular pool of water, the evening began with cocktails and live music. Regis tradition going back to when Caroline Astor would invite her favorite guests to exclusive and intimate dinner parties - in honor of the hotel’s opening. This came in handy on my last night there, when I attended the Midnight Supper Under the Stars - a signature St. The Grand Mayan Riviera Maya resort, spa and golf course is located just north of the city of Playa Del Carmen across the bay from the island of Cozumel and. Regis offering to steam and iron two clothing items per day, free of charge. From then on, my butler was a quick text away. Carretera Federal 307 Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Mz 7, 11. Offers you private transportation, gourmet all inclusive restaurants. One of our most-loved adults only All Inclusive resorts, this Riviera Maya property boasts Mexican hacienda-inspired design, six meandering pools, and private hideaways spread throughout the resort, inspiring guests to return time and time again. Regis Signature Butler Service - would unpack for me, and when I returned from a quick drink at the bar after I arrived, I was delighted to see my clothes hung up and folded neatly in the drawers. Grand Residences Riviera Cancun is a luxury beachfront resort located in Riviera Maya. Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort is a natural sanctuary situated directly on the white sand and clear waters of a pristine and secluded bay. Plus, you’ll find 5-star resorts, all-inclusive services and all the amenities you could possibly need: spa, à la carte restaurants, entertainment and special offers to ensure no essentials are left. 2 adults (3 nights) Bahia Principe Grand Tulum. I was especially thrilled to learn that my butler - all room categories have access to the exceptional St. Bahia Principe hotels located in the Riviera Maya give you a unique opportunity to liven up your vacation with culture and spectacular scenery. 61 all inclusive resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico starting at 563.
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Dying light pc vs ps47/31/2023 So, it might take a while, but watch out for announcements! Techland has planned updates to the game for at least five years. So, you can expect to get support for co-op even on your console. The keyword here is that crossplay are not supported “at launch.” Reportedly, the developers are working to incorporate these features for console gaming. Is Dying Light 2 likely to get Crossplay support? But it looks better even on older platforms. The experience is more visually appealing if you have a new-gen console. The new game also has improved colors, animations, and reflections. One of the most stellar highlights is how the game uses the day and night cycle to change things.įor instance, tackling problems at night is more stressful. The recent upgrade boasts super-smooth Parkour mechanics that simplify how you navigate the post-apocalyptic world. Dying Light has already proved its mettle as an intelligent zombie game with a solid story. The co-op shortcomings notwithstanding, we can confidently say that the sequel is a significant improvement. How is Dying Light 2 different from its predecessor? The bottom line is that you can now play Dying Light 2 with your friends on the console like PS and Xbox. The same applies to the different generations of Xbox. You will also be able to play with someone on a different version of the same console, such as PS4 vs. So, if you play on a Xbox Series X, you will able to join a buddy who is gaming on Xbox Series S. Yes, as per recent Community Update #2 (1.9.0), you can now access cross-gen on consoles like PS or Xbox. Their choices impact the world and the outcome – so you know it is no joke! What about your console? The cooperative style is a vital aspect of the game as your fellow players constantly vote on crucial junctures of the story. The game lives up to its original four-player co-op hype, allowing you to tackle the world with three friends. So, does the newest version offer you this bonus? Will you get Co-op Play for Dying Light 2 on your PC?Ī resounding yes! You can easily enjoy cooperative gaming features or co-op while playing on your computer. Most gamers who have experienced the zany thrills of Dying Light aspire for these features in the Stay Human edition. Similarly, cross-gen play allows players on different generations of a device – say, Xbox Series X and S – to game together. Crossplay gaming lets players on different systems like Xbox, PlayStation, and computers compete against each other online. It might revolutionize the gaming landscape, along with well-established titles like Call of Duty and World War Z.īringing down blood-drinking parasites becomes more manageable when your buddies are by your side. Does Dying Light 2 support cross-gen and crossplay features on computers and gaming consoles? Find out everything before buying the thrilling zombie-hunting game.Īre you planning to purchase Dying Light 2 Stay Human – the 2022 survival game by Techland? The zombie-hunting game has swiftly become popular, enthralling avid gamers with gorgeous RPG mechanics, a riveting storyline, and an absorbing alternate world.
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Life moves pretty fast if you don t7/30/2023 Beauty Pie, Friction Free Shave and our very own client, Dorothy’s Teas, offer high quality products through your letterbox every month, providing convenience at an enticing price point.Īdd Netflix, Amazon Prime and Spotify to the mix and it seems everyone is subscribing to something.Ī final trend of note is the growing importance of niche customers. Others have struggled to cut through the noise.Ī related trend is the rise of subscription services. Some of these brands have done incredibly well, including Warby Parker (eyewear), Casper (mattresses) and Glossier (beauty). This new wave of companies is bypassing traditional retailers, cutting out the middlemen, and aiming to reach and convert prospective customers as they browse Instagram and other social media platforms with cannily targeted and crafted ads. It is impossible to pick a favourite.Īnother major emerging trend is the growth of direct to consumer brands. This year I was lucky enough to visit some fantastic – and very different – examples, including Mackie Mayor in Manchester, HWKRMRKT in Gateshead, Digbeth Dining Club in Birmingham, Borough Market in London, Riga Central Market in Latvia, and North 3rd Street Market in Williamsburg, New York. Typically offering a diverse range of food and drink offerings in a lively space with communal seating, the best of these offer the excitement of discovering something new combined with the dependability of a favoured restaurant – but without the dated rituals of traditional dining. One major theme has been the rise of food halls and street food markets. “If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”Īs we start a new year it feels like the right time to pause and look back at some of the trends I wrote about last year, before leaning forwards into the decade ahead. “Life moves pretty fast,” said the eponymous hero of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
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Delicious pork chop recipes7/30/2023 Your pork chops will stay good for a few days in the fridge. Let your pork chops cool down to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Anything past 145° F is the danger (AKA dry) zone, so keep a close watch. Pork chops at this temperature will still have the potential to be juicy, just be sure to pull them from the oven on the lower end of this spectrum, as the chops will continue to cook even after they're out of the oven. No pink here! The meat should be completely white all the way through, but you don't want or need to overcook them. (Five to ten minutes should do the trick.) What we're looking for: 140°-150° F. As always, give the meat some time to rest before digging in. Keys to a Great Brine A brine introduces more salt to your pork chops than a marinade, which can make the meat more tender and juicy. Using a meat thermometer takes the guess work out of cooking pork chops. Pat the chops dry before cooking to remove the excess. This is the extra step that often seems fussy, but trust us, it's worth it. Let it cook a couple minutes undisturbed, then take a peek and see how that golden crust is forming. When you're happy with your sear, flip the chop and give it a chance to get golden on the other side. The goal of this initial sear is to get a golden, crisp crust on your chop without really cooking the center. Season both sides and feel free to add more than just salt and pepper-add a little paprika or cumin for something different! It's always best to season your pork chop before putting them in the skillet as well. These skillet pork chops are smothered in a tasty. Most cuts of meat take more seasoning than you may realize to be properly seasoned. Our 15-Minute Glazed Pork Chops are fancy enough for company but easy enough to serve up for a weeknight meal. Don't let it sear quite as long, and watch the internal temperature to know when it is done.ĭon't be too shy with you salt and pepper. If you end up with thinner pork chops be sure to adjust the cook time. If a chop is too thin, by the time you've seared both sides, the thing is practically overcooked! Choosing a thick chop allows you to get a nice golden sear on both sides and a perfectly cooked tender center. A thin pork chop is difficult to cook perfectly with this method, because of the hard sear you give both sides before it goes in the oven. Typically, bone-in pork chops are thicker than those with the bone removed. Looking to ace these oven-baked pork chops? Follow our top 4 tips for success: Baking your pork chops will give them a perfectly cooked interior with a crisp, delicious crust. There might be no better example of that than in this oven-baked, rosemary and garlic recipe. Serve these pork chops up with roasted veggies and our creamy mashed potatoes for the easiest weeknight dinner you'll be adding to your rotation every week. But, cooked correctly, pork chops can be flavorful, and oh so tender. If overcooked, they can be dry, bland, and just plan boring. Finally, the pork chops are garnished with fresh parsley and served with the gravy on top.We get it- pork chops sometimes get a bad rap. The dish is then simmered for 20-25 minutes until the pork chops are fully cooked and tender, and the gravy has thickened. Watch How To Cook Tender & Juicy Pork Chops Credit: Joe Lingeman Easy Pan-Fried Pork Chops Stovetop Pork Chops For that crispy-sear outside and tender inside, nothing beats a skillet on the stove. The pork chops are then added back to the pan and covered with a gravy made from chicken broth, heavy cream, and spices. The recipe for smothered pork chops involves searing seasoned pork chops in a pan until they are golden brown, then removing them from the pan and sautéing onions and garlic until they are translucent. Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:.Rub on the pork chop seasoning, which is a simple mixture of. Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Garlic and Rosemary How to Bake Pork Chops Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and then rub them with olive oil. Skillet Boneless Pork Chops with Honey Garlic Sauce
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Icw snap login7/30/2023 Even more difficult to work around than bridge clearances are scheduled bridge openings. It was a long day of motoring between red and green markers… straight… red and green markers… turn… red marker… straight… red marker… straight… green marker… straight… on… and on… and on.Īnd bridges… always the bridges. The destination by day’s end was Mile Hammock Bay, a truly unique anchorage. Still, there is no doubt that the cold is stalking us from behind and often it seems to be overtaking us. The weather here is certainly better than what Annapolis is currently facing. Good weather windows seem to be farther and fewer in between. Our late start has meant we need to forego a lot of sidetracking options as we pass from state to state down the East Coast, but we can feel the December weather becoming more and more hostile. It would have been nice to spend more time going ashore and exploring more of the surrounding towns and their histories, but the end of the year is bearing down on us. Anchored off Sugar Loaf IslandĪnchor up first thing in the morning and, once again, we were pressing forward in North Carolina. While sitting only six inches above the bottom didn’t do much to help us sleep that night, it did wonders to boost our deep commitment to Exit’s shallow draft. Trying to stay well away from the other boats, we ended up testing the limits of our draft by anchoring in a spot that put us swinging in three knot currents into an area that dropped to only four feet deep at low tide. Derelict corpses, they now served only as depressing memories in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. It was a quite limited area and already had eight boats occupying space there, two of which were wrecks on the shore and two sat at anchor, barely afloat, decks covered with bags and possessions that looked like they had sat for months. The only other option for anchoring was off a channel between Sugar Loaf Island and the marinas on the opposite shore. The location we had scoped out earlier on the charts turned out to be far too small for us to be able to put out a reasonable amount of chain in fact, it was barely wide enough to get turned back around in! But it did take us long enough that, by the time we got back to the bridge, the tide had dropped enough for our psychological wellbeing to proceed. This gave us time to check out a potential spot to anchor we had just passed up. We needed to turn around and wait until the tide dropped a bit. Just prior to reaching the city was yet another bridge with 65 foot clearance, and the present high tide put our mast within one foot of that… too close for us. It turned out to be good fortune that we arrived at Morehead City early. As we push farther south, currents will reach five knots at times and tides will change by as much as nine feet which will have profound impacts on our ability to safely move at times and anchoring location choices we will have to make. Nonetheless, this is good as well as comparatively benign training for what is to come ahead. It is an immense difference from our initial experiences in the Chesapeake Bay area where tides and currents were almost non-existent. With limited anchorages available and bridge schedules always affecting progress, we find ourselves often having to stop ten or fifteen miles short of where we’d like to get to, or having a ten hour day that stretches from sunup to sundown in order to make forty or fifty miles.Ĭurrents, which are now reaching three knots both with and against you at times, as well as tidal changes of five feet that can control our ability to cross under bridges are always having to be taken into consideration. Just enough of a pause to meet up with with James and Dena, who we finally managed to rendezvous with for the first time since we were stranded with a broken raw water pump in Virginia, to talk about possible plans and drink far too much Kraken rum.įrom Oriental, we made a small leap to Morehead City. We spent only two nights at Oriental and never stepped ashore. If a black-hearted blue water cruiser were cursed by the Devil, and banished to spend all eternity sailing an endless maze of narrow channels fighting tides, currents, limited anchorages, and negotiating bridges barely taller than the mast, that sailor would be sent to the ICW south of Oriental, NC. Though we couldn’t wait to press forward, ironically enough, it was the open spaces and infinite number of isolated bays and river anchorages in the Chesapeake that we sincerely started to miss. By the time we reached Oriental, we had experienced enough navigating through ICW channels to satiate our appetite for as far as we could see into the future. |