inward-bound

Momo, vaudeville surréaliste Connu pour ses pièces de théâtre au ton décalé, à mi-chemin entre le vaudeville et la fantaisie surréaliste, Sébastien Thiery était destiné à devoir un jour adapter au cinéma l’un de ses succès théâtraux. C’est donc chose faite avec ce Momo, tiré d’une de ses pièces les plus récentes. Tyrannie du « bankable » oblige, les deux têtes d’affiches théâtrales (François Berléand et Muriel Robin) se voient destituées et remplacées par deux acteurs mieux à même de satisfaire les investisseurs et autres chaînes de télévision pour lesquelles le cinéma n’est qu’une succursale de leurs futurs téléfilms de prime-time. Connu pour ses pièces de théâtre au ton décalé, à mi-chemin entre le vaudeville et la fantaisie surréaliste, Sébastien Thiery était destiné à devoir un jour adapter au cinéma l’un de ses succès théâtraux. C’est donc chose faite avec ce  Momo , tiré d’une de ses pièces les plus récentes. Tyrannie du « bankable » oblige, les deux têtes d’aff...

Corps et âme, mise « amour » du cerf sacré  Travaillant tous deux dans le cadre d’un abattoir industriel, mais à deux postes très différents, Mária et Endre partagent chaque nuit le même rêve, dans lequel ils sont respectivement une biche et un cerf se côtoyant dans un décor enneigé, à l’orée d’un bois. Lorsque, par hasard, ils se rendent comptent de ce rêve en commun, ils tentent d’entrer en communication dans la vie comme ils le font dans leur rêve, pour découvrir si l’amour qui lie le cerf à la biche peut également les lier l’un à l’autre. Le double niveau de réalité que propose le film est a priori un des éléments les plus intéressants de celui-ci, étant donné que le rêve que font les personnages dépasse le strict cadre onirique. L’idée d’un rêve « partageable » est un concept en soi qui donne au film une dimension réflexive : le rêve devient comme un film que les deux personnages voient simultanément et sur lequel ils peuvent échanger leurs avis. Mais, dans un...

The Wedding Plan, entre obstination et providence  C’est ainsi qu’elle reste déterminée à se marier à la date préfixée, c’est-à-dire le huitième soir de la fête juive d’Hanoucca, mais pas avec n’importe qui. En effet, elle veut que ce soit Dieu qui choisisse pour elle. La fête d’Hanoucca, appelée aussi « fête des lumières », célèbre la réinauguration du Saint-Temple et commémore la fidélité de Dieu, Michal est donc fermement convaincue qu’Il produira un miracle pour elle et qu’Il lui donnera l’époux qu’il lui faut au moment dû. Commence ainsi une série de rendez-vous galants qui ne manquent pas d’humour et de surprises. Avec une attitude un peu dégingandée et une personnalité hors du commun, Michal ne peut pas compter sur l’art de la séduction. Pourtant, le regard profond qu’elle porte sur la réalité tout en gardant un espoir immuable en un amour vrai et éternel la rend touchante. Tout au long de ce parcours, Michal semble se chercher et chercher la présence de Dieu d...

L’Échange des princesses, Dugain sans profit 1721. Philippe d’Orléans (Olivier Gourmet), régent de France, veut protéger Louis XV (Igor Van Dessel), 11 ans, qui va bientôt devenir roi. Un échange de princesses permettrait de consolider la paix avec l’Espagne, après des années de guerre de succession qui ont laissé les deux royaumes exsangues. Il marie donc sa fille, Mlle de Montpensier (Anamaria Vartolomei), 12 ans, à l’héritier du trône d’Espagne, et Louis doit épouser l’Infante d’Espagne (Juliane Lepoureau), âgée de 4 ans. Mais les caractères ne se concilient pas si facilement entre les jeunes promis et les évènements ne feront de ces jeunes princesses que des pions sur l’échiquier politique. Le film débute avec une très jolie scène en clair-obscur – hommage sans doute à la peinture du XVIIIème siècle – et le début de l’intrigue présage d’un film palpitant. Le contexte politique est clairement établi et le remue-méninges qui s’accomplit alors parmi les conseillers du régent (Oli...

Which king in a standard deck of cards lost his moustache over the years? King of Hearts King of Diamonds King of Spades King of Clubs Friday, October 20, 2017 6:15 AM Clipped from:////// Oops! Wrong Answer. · King of Hearts 47.8% The King of Hearts apparently lost his moustache over the years because of production errors, so to speak. Before the factories of the Industrial Revolution, mass production relied on workers’ handiwork. Printing decks of cards involved using wooden blocks that were hand-carved by artisans. Over the centuries, disfiguring happened in the hands of workers who lacked the skills of their predecessors. This changed the design of the different card figures. The King of Hearts lost his moustache, and his original ax transformed into a sword. Source: SMH.com.au · King of Diamonds 16.9% · King of Spades 22.8% · King of Clubs 12.4% ////// TriviaToday app: Playstore Android Link: http://ift.tt/2vFwIv6

Which international winter festival turns a city into a hot chocolate lover’s paradise? , Which international winter festival turns a city into a hot chocolate lover’s paradise? Winterlude (French: Bal de Neige) is an annual festival in Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec that celebrates winter. Winterlude is run by the Department of Canadian Heritage and was started in 1979. The event is one of Ottawa’s most important tourist draws, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. – Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in New York City – The Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan – Winterlude in Ontario, Canada – Dartmouth Winter Carnival in England When Ontario, Canada celebrates Winterlude, the nation’s capital is transformed into a haven for hot chocolate stands and ice sculptures. During this time of Canada’s year, the festival brings a joyous atmosphere to the bleakness of winter. Featured during the festival are skating demos, a winter triathlon and a unique bed race. The festi...

How many gallons of paint does it take to cover the exterior of the White House? 560 120 80 250 Answer: The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface. It had been practice from the mid-20th Century to repaint the White House every four years as part of the inaugural ceremonies. However, the progressive build-up of paint had made each successive layer less effective and more difficult to maintain. These days, the White House’s exterior is maintained with touch-ups as necessary. The last major painting of the White House’s exterior was in 1989, after the existing 40-odd layers of paint had been stripped away.

What college hockey player was assaulted on the ice in early 2009, resulting in the suspension of two Michigan State University players? Enter your answer…  Michigan S _ _ _ _ K _ _ _ _ _ _ Steven Kampfer ////// Steven Allan Kampfer (born September 24, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 4th round (93rd overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.  Kampfer was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but grew up in Jackson, Michigan. //

How many pounds of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will the average American child eat before he graduates from high school? Friday, October 13, 2017 6:12 PM ////// · Mashed potatoes 13.5% · Applesauce 34.5% It seems like a minor detail, but at the time, it was not certain that it was possible for humans to eat and digest food while in space. It was questionable as to the human body’s ability to ingest and properly absorb nutrients while in a zero-gravity environment. John Glenn consumed the first meal — applesauce packed in a tube — to demonstrate that people could eat, swallow and digest food in the weightless environment of space. The astronauts in the early Mercy space programs experienced no problems in consuming the food but admitted that it didn’t taste very good. Source: AirandSpace.si.edu · Pureed peas 12.9% · Mac and cheese 39.1% //////

Which ethnic group celebrates its contribution to American History in October each year? Friday, October 13, 2017 5:08 AM Which ethnic group celebrates its contribution to American History in October each year? ·  Filipino Americans · Native Americans · Hispanic Americans · Pacific Islander America // // // · Filipino Americans 14.1% -Answer image001-17-png It was in November 2009 that the U.S. Congress officially recognized October as Filipino American History Month. Filipino Americans make up the largest group of Asians in the United States. In its 2010 report, the U.S.  Census Bureau found Filipinos the most rapidly growing ethnic group in the U.S. Of the over 14 million people who identified their ethnic heritage as Asian on the census that year, 25 percent designated their heritage as Filipino. During World War II, over 250,000 Filipinos pledged their allegiance to the U.S. flag. They then fought as soldiers in the U.S. army and served as guerilla fig...

What Japanese word means “empty orchestra”? , What Japanese word means “empty orchestra”? – Zen – Emoji – Origami – Karaoke Answer: Japanese words are everywhere in the English language. For instance, did you know the word karaoke is of Japanese origin? Many Japanese language learners may already know this, but not only was karaoke invented in Japan, the name was taken straight from Japanese.  The word karaoke is derived from two Japanese words. “Kara” comes from the word karappo meaning empty or void and “oke” comes from the word okesutura or orchestra. Karaoke is a form of entertainment where an amateur singer sings along with recorded instrumental music.

What kind of animals live in nests known as dreys? Raccoons Badgers Turtles Squirrels Answer: A drey is the nest of a squirrel, usually built of twigs and branches that are typically assembled in the forks of a tall tree. The finished drey is a hollow sphere, about a foot or more in diameter, with branches and other materials loosely woven on the outside and an inner surface lined with a variety of finer materials, such as grass, moss, and leaves. Adult squirrels often build two dreys so they have an option if one is disturbed. The average drey is only used for a year or two before it is abandoned, although remnants of the nest can be visible for years.

previous to the revolution, many free African people supported the anti-British motive, most famously Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first character killed on the Boston massacre. at the time of the yankee Revolution, some blacks had already enlisted as Minutemen. both loose and enslaved Africans had served in private militias, specifically within the North, shielding their villages in the direction of attacks by means of local individuals. In March 1775, the Continental Congress assigned gadgets of the Massachusetts military as Minutemen. They had been underneath orders to emerge as activated if the British troops in Boston took the offensive. Peter Salem, who have been freed thru his owner to sign up for the Framingham defense force, became one of the blacks in the army. He served for seven years. in the innovative struggle, slave proprietors often allow their slaves enlist within the battle with guarantees of freedom, but many had been positioned once more into slavery after ...

Who holds the world record for largest snow cone? , Who holds the world record for largest snow cone? – Bahama Buck’s in Lubbock, Texas, USA – Abigail’s Ice in London, England – The Ice House in McComb, Mississippi, USA – Outback Treats in Sydney, Australia On Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, the new world record for largest snow cone was set by Bahama Buck’s of Lubbock, Texas, USA. The shaved ice company built the massive snow cone that grabbed the record, weighing in at 25,095 pounds. The massive snow cone stood taller than a house. Bahama Buck’s owner, Blake Buchanan, stated that the goal was not just to break the existing world record but to shatter it. Source: WorldRecordAcademy.com Bahama Buck’s is a privately held franchise specializing in shaved ice and other frozen non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas.

Which comic strip character is known for the catchphrase “Leapin’ Lizards!”? , Which comic strip character is known for the catchphrase “Leapin’ Lizards!”? Charlie Brown Beetle Bailey Hägar the Horrible Little Orphan Annie Answer: Leapin’ lizards! “Little Orphan Annie” made its newspaper debut on August 5, 1924, first written and illustrated by Harold Gray.  The strip was later renamed “Annie,” telling tales of the spunky orphan adopted by Daddy Warbucks and joined by her dog, Sandy. Her catchphrases are “Gee whiskers” and “Leapin’ lizards!” The strip’s popularity declined over the years; it was running in only 20 newspapers when it was cancelled on June 13, 2010. Little Orphan Annie inspired a radio show in 1930, a Broadway musical and several movies. READ ALSO:

Last week, Uber’s legal team told Judge William Alsup that  Waymo was seeking $2.6 billion for an allegedly stolen trade secret related to the company’s autonomous vehicle efforts. Over the weekend, Waymo filed a document with the court noting that the correct figure was actually  $1.859 billion. It’s not clear why this seemingly important detail was left uncorrected for nearly a week. The filing also includes some additional clarification around the way in which the damages figure was calculated. Though Waymo is arguing that nine trade secrets were put in jeopardy by Anthony Levandowski, it is seeking a maximum of $1.8 billion in damages. That figure is the value that Waymo is attributing to a single trade secret — trade secret 25. The other eight secrets are being individually valued at less than $1.8 billion. Consequently, Waymo is capping the damages at the value of its most valuable compromised trade secret.  http://contoh123.info Waymo’s att...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is indulging in his favorite kind of drama — personal, aggressive, culturally volatile and entirely of his own making. During a week in which a crucial Senate health care vote, his tax plan, the North Korean nuclear threat and Puerto Rico’s post-hurricane suffering vied for attention, Trump carried his feud with the NFL over players who kneel in protest into the new week with a fresh volley of tweets. “The issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race. It is about respect for our Country, Flag and National Anthem. NFL must respect this!” he said in one of his Monday tweets.But for some, Trump’s argument with professional athletes had everything to do with race. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called Trump a “racial arsonist” and said he was using the manufactured controversy to pander to his conservative political base. “He uses race to advance his own ends,” Jeffries told CNN. NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart defended players’ rights to peace...

At its Ignite conference, Microsoft today put its stake in the ground and  discussed  its progress in building a quantum computer and giving developers tools to experiment with this new computing paradigm on their existing machines. There’s a lot to untangle here, and few people will claim that they understand the details of quantum computing. What Microsoft has done, though, is focus on a different aspect of how quantum computing can work — and that may just allow it to get a jump on IBM, Google and other competitors that are also looking at this space. The main difference between what Microsoft is doing is that its system is based on  advances in topology  that the company previously discussed. Most of the theoretical work behind this comes from Fields Medal-recipient Michael Freedman, who joined Microsoft Research in 1997, and his team. “What topology does is that it gives you this ability to have much better fidelity,” Microsoft’s corporate vice president...