![]() He’s played by German actor Richard Sammel, and seems only to exist in order to strengthen the worldwide box office of the film, which is shot in Paris and stars three Americans, one of which - Ethan - likes to remind us that he’s from Pittsburgh. He and his lieutenant, The Albino, blow up a building in the opening sequence (why? No idea), and we don’t really see him again until near the end of the film, but no one ever explains why The Wolf is such a top priority to the CIA in the first place. This killer, The Wolf, has no backstory, no motivation, and no purpose. She’s like Betty Boop with a gun and stilettos, and adds nothing to the film.Įven without Vivian, however, the movie’s a mess. In fact, in the opening scene of the movie, Vivian is a straight-laced CIA agent in a pantsuit taking orders from superiors we never see again, but for some reason for the entire rest of the movie, she’s an overplayed sexpot who tramps around in short skirts and attempts to seduce Ethan. She’s hilariously awful, like a giant, sexy thigh bruise on an already mangled leg. That role could’ve been given to a character actor and disposed of in two or three scenes, but it felt beefed up in order to give Heard more screentime, and lord knows, no one needs less screentime than Amber Heard. Granted, 3 Days to Kill never had a shot at being a decent movie, but it wouldn’t have been nearly as insufferable if McG had merely excised a couple of those plot threads, particularly that of Amber Heard’s Vivian. Because of some bizarre Parisian law, he’s forced to cohabitate with them until the pregnant daughter in that family has a baby, which Ethan eventually gets to witness. ![]() Elsewhere, back at Ethan’s apartment in Paris, a large African family moved in and squatted while he was away on a mission. There’s also a guy who works for The Wolf that Ethan interrogates through torture, except when he’s showing up to the man’s house during dinner to solicit fatherly advice, which happens several times throughout the course of the movie.Ħ. Vivian also attempts on a few occasions to sleep with Ethan for no apparent reason.ĥ. Meanwhile, Ethan is hired by a CIA operative, Vivian (Amber Heard), to track down The Wolf - who only Ethan recognizes - and in exchange, she gives him an experimental shot that will treat his brain cancer and allow him to live longer. This side plot mostly entails Ethan teaching his 16-year-old daughter how to ride a bike, keeping her out of the club scene, taking her to the swing set she used to love as a child, and being a chaperone at her prom, which is where the film’s climax takes place. Ethan, with only months to live, decides to reconnect with his daughter (Hailee Steinfeld) and wife (Connie Nielsen) before he dies. He is forced into retirement by the CIA.ģ. Ethan has brain cancer, which has spread to his lungs, leaving him only 3-5 months left to live. Kevin Costner plays Ethan Renner, a trigger-happy, crusty lifer at the CIA who is in the last days of his career when a mission to kill The Wolf - whose crime is apparently blowing up a building indiscriminately - goes awry and The Wolf escapes.Ģ. ![]() Let me briefly outline the storylines smashed together in 3 Days to Kill.ġ. It could have been a decent, generic throwaway thriller that might have been merely forgettable, but not deplorable, had McG the sense to lop off the pointless side plots that preoccupy entirely too much of the film’s running time. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit was a boring mess, and Three Days to Kill is even worse. While he was very good in Man of Steel - in fact, he provided the film with what little soul it had - Costner’s follow up films seem less like well-considered projects, and more like quick paycheck roles designed to squeeze out his last bit of relevance. ![]() Look, studios! He’s got some blood left in him yet, let’s suck him dry! The Kevin Costner comeback story felt really good for a hot minute after Zack Snyder tapped him for Jonathan Kent in Man of Steel, giving Hollywood permission to resurrect the Oscar-winning star of Waterworld and The Postman in the hopes that he could bring some of that Tin Cup and Bull Durham magic back to life. ![]()
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I'll buy a foam mat or writing pad that should help with this. Also, the desk top is very loud when I type or write. (The picture must use miniature books.) I'm not sure how this got past the design phase except deeper shelves make the desk a few inches deeper. The main issue is the shelves: they're 6.5" deep so paper won't fit. Space gets tight from there: with a mouse next to the wider keyboard, there is limited space for a tablet to take notes. I was happy a 24" monitor fits behind a laptop and keyboard (with number pad). Aside from narrow shelves and a loud surface, this little desk is fine. Easy assembly, small footprint, shelves could be deeper Glenn L. ![]() ![]() ![]() Guitar intonation must be checked on every string on your guitar. Step 4: Repeat the Steps for Every String It doesn’t mean the entire guitar has good intonation, it only means that one string is correct. If the fretted 12th fret is in-tune, it means the intonation is correct for that string. This means the intonation is out and we need to adjust it (explained below). In the above photos, you can see that the 12th fret harmonic is perfectly in tune, but the fretted 12th fret is flat. ![]() The further away from in-tune the note is, the worse your intonation will be. If the fretted 12th fret is flat (lower than the correct pitch) or sharp (above the correct pitch), your intonation is out. In the above example, the fretted note is flat because the note is lower than the 12th fret harmonic pitch. The tuning of this note will tell you whether the intonation is correct for this string or not. Press down on the 12th fret on the low E string and play the note.Ĭheck your guitar tuner to see how in-tune the note is. Having a perfectly in-tune string makes it easier to check intonation. If it is not perfectly in tune, adjust the string until it is perfectly in tune. With your tuner still on, check the tuning of the 12th fret harmonic. The string should not press against the fret. To play a natural harmonic on the 12th fret, lightly touch your guitar string directly above the 12th fret on the low E string as shown below:ĭon’t push down on the string – only lightly touch it. The easiest way to check your guitar’s intonation is to compare the pitch of the fretted 12th fret note to a 12th fret natural harmonic. Step 2: Play a 12th Fret Natural Harmonic The guide also discusses tuner apps if you don’t want to buy a tuner pedal or device. Tune each string as accurately as possible using a precise guitar tuner.Ĭheck out my Ultimate Guide to Guitar Tuners for advice on the best guitar tuners available. Intonation is all about how in-tune your guitar is with itself, so it is important to first tune up your guitar strings. Follow the below steps to check your guitar’s intonation right now: Step 1: Tune Your Guitar If you think your guitar’s intonation may be off, it’s quick and easy to check. The intonation of your guitar can change over time, so it is important to regularly check your intonation as explained below. If your guitar’s intonation isn’t set properly, it doesn’t matter how accurately you tune your guitar strings, you will still be out-of-tune. A great guitar will sound horrible if the intonation isn’t properly set up. Intonation is important to get right on your guitar to make sure you will always be in tune, regardless of where you play on your fretboard. The best guitar in the world will sound like trash if the intonation is out. ![]() Let’s look at why intonation is important to get right and how to check the intonation of your guitar. If you play your guitar and notice that it gradually sounds more out-of-tune the higher up the fretboard you play, that’s a sign that your intonation is out. The important point to remember is that a guitar with bad intonation can be out-of-tune even if the strings are perfectly in tune. A guitar with bad intonation will be out-of-tune in some areas of the fretboard. A guitar with good intonation will be in-tune everywhere on the fretboard. Guitar intonation is how in-tune your guitar is along the entire fretboard length. 7.1 Related Guides and Lessons: What Intonation Means on Guitarīefore we look at adjusting your guitar’s intonation, it is important to understand what it is and how it affects your playing. ![]() ![]() ![]() She toured Europe with Lyle Lovett and Sarah McLachlan in addition to touring with Counting Crow. Her debut album Tails was released in 1995 after her hit song Stay (I Missed You) was nominated for a Grammy and a Brit Award. After graduating from college, she relocated to New York City and performed as frequently as possible. Her early influences included the Cure, Brian Eno, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Olivia Newton-John, and the Police. Ethan Loeb first picked up a guitar at the age of fourteen. In addition to her films and television shows, Loeb has acted in roles as an actress. Her father, a physician, would play the piano frequently at home, as did her brother. In terms of music, the only Number One single by an unsigned artist is Loeb’s song Stay (I missed you). So whatever happened to Lisa Loeb? It seems like she’s finally found her place in the world and is enjoying a resurgence in her career. She’s released a line of eyewear, started a podcast, and even opened her own restaurant. Loeb has also started to branch out into other areas. ![]() She released an album of children’s music in 2014 and her most recent album, Feel What U Feel, came out in 2017. But in recent years, Loeb has found renewed success. The intervening years were tough for Loeb and she struggled to find her place in the music industry. Loeb took a break from music after the release of Firecracker and didn’t release another album until 2001. Her second album, Firecracker, was released in 1997 and was a commercial flop. But Loeb’s follow-up albums failed to match the success of her debut. Loeb won a Grammy for “Stay (I Missed You)” and her career seemed to be on an upward trajectory. Her debut album, Tails, was released later that year and went platinum. ![]() The song, “Stay (I Missed You)”, was a massive hit and propelled Loeb to stardom. Rubin asked Loeb to record a song for the soundtrack of the 1994 film Reality Bites. The album was a modest success, but it did catch the attention of music producer Rick Rubin. She and her friend, Elizabeth Mitchell, formed a band called Liz and Lisa and released a self-titled album in 1992. It was while she was a student at Brown that Loeb first started to gain attention as a musician. She attended The Hockaday School, an all-girls private school, before attending Brown University. So what happened to Lisa Loeb? Lisa Loeb was born in Bethesda, Maryland in 1968, but she grew up in Dallas, Texas. But by the mid-2000s, Loeb’s career had stalled and she was struggling to find her place in the music industry. Her debut album, Tails, went platinum and she won a Grammy for her song “Stay (I Missed You)”. In the early 1990s, Lisa Loeb was one of the most successful singer-songwriters in the world. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can write your introduction following the same guidelines as other essay types, though be sure to mention all your subjects. The introduction, usually one or two paragraphs, should include a thesis statement to show the reader what to expect for the rest of your essay. Conclusion: where you wrap up and summarize your points.Body: where you actually list the similarities and differences of your subjects the largest section.Introduction: where you explain your thesis or what your essay will discuss.While the linked guide goes into more detail, in a nutshell, your compare-and-contrast essay should follow a simple format of beginning, middle, and end: To do so, ask yourself a few questions: What are you trying to show in your compare-and-contrast essay? What do you want your reader to take away? For example, do you want to emphasize that Elon Musk is a modern-day Thomas Edison, or that they are tey two very distinct individuals? OrganizationĬompare-and-contrast essays follow our own recommended essay structure. Looking at your lists, you can then decide on the thesis. This is a visual aid that helps you understand which characteristics your subjects share, and which ones are exclusive. If you’re stuck, try making a Venn diagram. ![]() When you see them all written down, you can start formulating connections and decide what structure to use for your compare-and-contrast essay. It helps to first list all the similarities and differences between your subjects. Once you’ve settled on your subjects, you can begin generating ideas. Topics that are often confused with each other.the LGBTQIA+ community before and after Stonewall.The state of affairs at different time periods.People who are similar, connected, or associated with each other.’80s punk rock music and ’90s grunge music.Mona Lisa and The Girl with a Pearl Earring.Related works of arts or cultural movements.Opposing options for a certain category. ![]() This isn’t always easy, especially if you have to pick the subjects on your own.įor inspiration, here are some compare-and-contrast essay example topics: Thesisįirst things first: You need to choose which subjects you’re comparing. When writing a compare-and-contrast essay, it helps to figure out two things: what your thesis is (the subject matter) and how you plan to structure it. How to write a compare-and-contrast essay They’re also a common assignment for college essays since they show the instructor how well you grasp both subjects. The downside is that they don’t describe the individual subjects as much as single-topic essays. Unlike argumentative essays or persuasive essays, compare-and-contrast essays deal with multiple topics instead of focusing on one. That goes double for topics that are often conflated or confused for each other it helps readers when someone points out exactly what’s the same about them and what’s different. If two topics relate to each other or define each other, you can better explain them both by showcasing their similarities and differences. That’s when compare-and-contrast essays function at their best. To truly understand why renewable resources are so amazing, your reader needs a little background on their alternative, fossil fuels-but the essay’s attention is divided so equally that it’s like there are two topics. Let’s say you want to write an essay about how great renewable resources are, but you spend a lot of your time explaining how fossil fuels work. We discuss how to structure your essay and how to frame your thesis, but first, let’s take a broader look at why comparison essays are so useful. In this guide, we explain how to write a compare-and-contrast essay, including some advanced tips and examples. ![]() Grammarly helps you write with confidence Write with Grammarly ![]() ![]() ![]() In addition to co-directing the New England-based ensemble for 17th-century music In Stile Moderno, he performs with ensembles such as Apollo’s Fire, Piffaro, Dark Horse Consort, Bach Collegium San Diego, The Toronto Consort, TENET Vocal Artists, and Blue Heron. Nathaniel holds bachelor’s degrees from Oberlin College and Conservatory in both Russian literature and trumpet performance, as well as Master’s degrees from the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in cornetto and historical performance practice. Nathaniel Cox enjoys a varied musical career both as one of North America’s leading cornetto players, and as an accomplished continuo player on lute and theorbo. Originally from the San Francisco bay area, she sang with the San Francisco Girls Chorus for many years. Abela sings professionally in ensembles across the United States and Canada such as Yale Choral Artists, sounding light, Etherea Vocal Ensemble, Arkora, and Audivi. The ensemble later recorded for the soundtrack of Hollywood film Walk of Shame starring Elizabeth Banks.Ībela received her doctorate in conducting from the University of Michigan with Jerry Blackstone and Eugene Rogers, holds a master’s degree in choral conducting from Yale University with Marguerite Brooks, Jeffrey Douma, and Simon Carrington, and bachelor of arts from Smith College. In 2012, Abela was featured conducting on NBC’s Today Show and was a semi-finalist in Season 8 of America’s Got Talent as director of Connecticut-based 3 Penny Chorus and Orchestra. Prior to her time in Detroit, Abela lived in Connecticut where she served on faculty at Wesleyan University, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, The Westover School and Notre Dame High School in West Haven. In the realm of opera, has guest conducted opera productions with various Michigan-based opera companies including Detroit’s OperaMODO, and serves as music director for Vancouver-based opera company, Re:Naissance. Focusing her efforts on community building through song, Abela founded The House of Clouds and has worked closely with Musicians Take a Stand to organize over a dozen benefit concerts for charities and various causes across the country. She directed Detroit’s historic Fort Street Chorale, conducted choirs at University of Michigan, and the UMS Choral Union. Abela recently served on conducting faculty at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and is founder and director of the Detroit Women’s Chorus and Detroit Justice Choir, ensembles dedicated to social-justice and community empowerment. Arianne Abela is Director of the Choral Program at Amherst College. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() First, you will be prompted to enter an email address that will be linked to your account.If you would like to register a new user account, please click on the Register button. If the entered data is correct, you can access the Home screen of Mazda Toolbox. In order to log in, please provide your email address and your password, the click on Login.You also have the possibility to reset your password, in case you already have a registered account but you do not remember the corresponding password. ![]() Once Mazda Toolbox has recognized the SD card, you will be prompted to log in if you already have a registered user account, or, alternatively, to register a new user account.When the SD card has been successfully connected, Mazda Toolbox shows a temporary screen to let you know it is in the process of recognizing the card. Please insert your SD card to the SD card-reader slot of your computer.You will see the amount of available free space on the left side of the screen, once Toolbox has recognized the card. Your SD card has enough free space for the updates you would like to install.The Navigation had been already launched in your vehicle, and that.This Guide explains the very first steps of using Toolbox: how to connect your Infotainment System to your PC and how to log in with your username and password.Īfter Mazda Toolbox has been started, you can see a welcome screen that informs you that there is currently no SD card connected to the computer.Īt this point, please connect the infotainment system’s SD card to your PC. ![]() ![]() ![]() The website is intended to be an opportunity to exchange ideas for educational purposes. Faith Driven Movements brings together leaders from around the world that seek to make a financial, social, environmental and spiritual impact through their business ventures. I was on another app for women…Grace something or other, which had a nice social media aspect but lacked in Bible reading plans department.įinally - I love the Bible Project - but the time I’m available to get into the Bible are not times I can have sound… and The Bible Project is very largely video based.As a non-profit ministry we are generously supported by the donations of a few leaders to advance the movement.įaith Driven Entrepreneur is an educational website hosted by Faith Driven Movements (501c6) and FDM Foundation (501c3) nonprofit corporations whose mission is to inspire, educate, and mobilize people to use their time, talents and other resources in the marketplace. I’m looking more for a Reddit type community in app - where people can share and ask questions etc. I am looking for a Bible study app that has both specific reading plans that you can follow (like Bible in a Year, Newcomers, plans focused on Jesus, etc), as well as a social aspect as well! I already have YouVersion, which is great, but as I don’t have any IRL Christian friends, the social aspect of the app doesn’t help me (because it’s based on existing friends). Sorry - I know this has probably been asked every which way from Sunday but I haven’t been able to find exactly what I’m looking for - so I’m coming to the community for help! See this post.įor each rule, moderators may permit exceptions at their discretion. Rule 8: Comments in a FAQ post should comply with the FAQ-specific rules. political people and topics should go in the megathread. Rule 5: Some types of hypothetical questions are not allowed. ![]() ![]() Rule 2: Only Christians may make top-level replies. A post or comment that mischaracterizes God may also be considered uncivil. Rule 1b: One type of comment that does not contribute to civil discourse is one that misstates or parodies others' beliefs in an unfavorable way. If you edit it to remove the inappropriate content, it can be reinstated. Rule 1: A post or comment that contains an insult of an individual or a group, or that does not contribute to civil discourse, is subject to removal at moderator discretion. (Any prayer requests should go in r/PrayerRequests instead.) Rule 0: Honest, straightforward inquiries only, please. Rule summary (see this page for details): , at the start of a post title to request replies only from those in that group. See this page of frequently-asked questions, gradually being built in fall 2020. Please keep in mind that some of the redditors here are happy to explain their beliefs but aren't in the mood to get into a debate over them. A casual discussion forum, less combative than /r/DebateAChristian and /r/DebateReligion.Įach participant should set their user flair. ![]() ![]() ![]() This helps business owners see the changes that are occurring in percentages before the owner may perceive them by looking at the dollar amounts. We can also graph the dollar amounts for gross profits, operating expenses, and net income in the same graph as the percentages. ![]() Both of these margins are divided by revenues so they are comparable. The focused analysis needs to be done using a statistics, not just “eyeballing the numbers.” A statistical approach identifies the real issues and the critical ones to address.Īnother helpful method for looking at operating expenses is to graph the gross profit margin percentage – operating expense as a percentage to revenues – and the net income pre-tax margin. If the ratio of operating expenses to revenues alerts one to a potential operating expense issue then the expenses need to be looked at line-by-line. We call this a “dull knife approach,” which means it’s not really strategic or tactical. Many firms use this method as the primary expense control method. The second way to look for expense control is looking at the absolute dollars over the year prior. This is an expense control issue that needs to be investigated, as there may be important inflationary increases in specific expenses like wages or payroll. The real revenue increased 2% (taking the expense increase out of the revenue increase) so we can say there was a potential expense control issue of around 75% (the ratio of real revenue to operating expenses). We’ll take a company with a nominal dollar increase in revenues of 10% and operating expenses up 8%. Only real revenue dollar changes are what actually affect the operating expenses. It’s important to note that the real revenue dollar increase is more important than the absolute dollar increase. ![]() Shifting expense items back and forth between a direct expense and an operating expense to make one or the other look good harms a business in the long run.Įxpense control is used either as a percentage of revenues or an absolute dollar increase compared to the absolute dollar increase in revenues for the period being measured. In order to track operating expenses effectively, it is important that all expenses are properly allocated. There are two problems with this thinking: In good times, expense control is viewed as unnecessary in light of increasing revenues and net income. It’s commonly thought that operating expense control happens out of necessity, not as an on-going business practice. They are considered the continuous financial obligations incurred in the daily operation of the business. Your operating expense control can make a huge difference in your gross profit margin. Operating expenses are expenses other than your costs of goods sold, direct expenses, other income or other expenses. ![]() |
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