...Guardians of the Galaxy Of all the Summer blockbusters released in 2014, “Guardians” was definitely a standout. Marvel's most bizzare and "out-there” film yet might as well be its most entertaining since "The Avengers". With its brilliant stylistic James Gunn flavor, an unforgettable group of characters, an irresistible soundtrack, and plenty of heart, “Guardians” takes 2014’s solid year of blockbusters to infinity and beyond. The Grand Budapest Hotel There is no filmmaker out there quite like Wes Anderson, a director who is always hitting it out of the park, and with “Grand Budapest” it is no exception. This intricate work of art features some of the most gorgeous and distinct visuals of the year, but really it is Anderson’s knack for his original characters that help elevate this absolutely over-the-top delight. Ralph Fiennes is wondrously charming playing completely against-type as Gustave H. (who has already gone down as one of Wes Anderson’s most iconic characters). Add this colorful ensemble cast along with an intricately crafted screenplay, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is definitely a must-see. Snowpiercer This one really caught me by surprise. South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s latest film may use English as its language, but that does not take away its foreign-feel. It showcases some of the most exciting aspects of what foreign filmmakers have to offer, whether it is through its visceral action sequences, and surprisingly enough - its world-building. Which is...
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...I’m tempted to advise you not to set foot in 10 Cloverfield Lane, Louisiana. Still, I don’t feel good by telling you to stay out of it, either. Well, I’m just a bit confused and undecided, just as the brave heroine of this film was before putting herself together from the initial shock. The best way of dealing with “10 Cloverfield Lane”, an improbable cocktail made of “Room” and a tiny bit of “District 9”, is actually watching it from the comfort of a theater where you can immerse yourself in a fantastic story/idea created by Josh Campbell and Matthew Stuecken, and written for the big screen by the same duo with the precious hand of Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”). The film marks the directorial debut of Dan Trachtenberg, who relies on producers with the caliber of J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, as well as on an amazing cast comprised of John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and John Gallagher Jr., to drive us into this very peculiar psychological thriller with hints of sci-fi, which efficiently plays with our senses throughout the course of events....
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...eighteen comedies (Boyce 119). His histories dealt with England’s historical events. He wrote his histories to define the perfect king. Shakespeare wrote ten histories (Boyce 294). “A tragedy is a drama dealing with a noble protagonist placed in a highly stressful situation that leads to a disastrous, usually fatal conclusion.” He developed his tragedies from other tragic plays. Shakespeare based all of his plays from these three genres (Boyce 652). Shakespeare had five major themes about which he wrote. He used these themes in almost all of his plays. In his comedy, The Taming of the Shrew, a “drunkard” named Christopher Slay is tricked into believing he is a lord and later finds himself in many conflicts with the ladies of the house (Chazelle, n.p). In this comedy, Shakespeare demonstrated contrasting worlds by comparing men versus women. He also showed the rise of one person at the expense of another when Lucentio betrayed Gremio and Hortensio (Shakespeare, n.p.). In Shakespeare’s, Henry IV: Part II, King Henry and his troops go to war with the fighting rebels (Smith, n.p). In this history, he showed deception and disguise when Hal and Poins disguise themselves in the tavern (Shakespeare, n.p.). Romeo and Juliet is one...
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...dianne feinstein, d-chair are highly critical of the cia's actions and prant fully so(bambrick no torture is not ok.) In the wake of all, the us has been much more aggressive weigh their foreign policies especially in matter of security omar khadr was injured during his capture she was shot times in battle as soon as his in interrogation started as soon as he was talking intersection he gets torture(garcia is torture ever justified.) That sometimes produce self-proving,valuable,real-time information, but that there are bette m ethoos for securcha such as information(dershowitz a choice of evil.) The nation’s most celebrated defense attorney recommends ``the sterilized needle torture is always wrong torture must banned by law unconditionally(chazelle how to argue against torture.) What is terrorism? Who are we the error itself? When is violence justified! What is the rope. Balance between resistance and violence against torture (falk terrorism torture.) Torture is abhorrent on american and wrong, as president obama properly noted back in may 2009, torture also undermines the rule of law, compromises our image abroad, puts our troops at risk(zelinsky why torture is wrong.) The soldier led jesus away into the courtyard of the palace known as the governor's headquarters they called to get the whole company of soldiers,they dressed him in a purple robe and twisted him they struck his head with stick(The Bible Mark 15:16-32.) Actually torture is seriously wrong, seriously wrong seriously...
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...Legalizing All Drugs DeVry University ENGL135 Advanced Composition June 7, 2011 Legalizing All Drugs Legalizing drugs has been a controversial topic to the American public. An issue such as this conjures up moral and religious beliefs, beliefs that differ from logical reasoning. Our government’s “War on Drugs” is being fought against her citizens, an effort to eliminate both drug distribution and usage. The government’s policies to eradicate drugs have failed only leaving a trail of political chaos and social unrest. Although the policy’s intentions are pure, it is causing undesirable effects that are rampant through society from the policies of prohibition: murder, corruption, assault, racial and economic marginalization, just a few examples of the effects fueled by the cold and inhuman policies of prohibition. The idea of prohibition is an old one and it is not practical to apply in our democratic government that is based on individual rights. The prohibition of alcohol during the roaring 20’s is the perfect example that proves prohibition is a failed policy that cost many people their lives. The legalization of all illegal drugs, will minimize if not eliminate violence related to drugs, will ensure safe regulation through the standards of pharmaceutical companies, and will save money in so many ways. Violence related to both the sale and use of drugs will minimize if not diminish if they are legalized. How are drugs and violence related? Drugs and violence...
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...Foundations of Machine Learning Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning Thomas Dietterich, Editor Christopher Bishop, David Heckerman, Michael Jordan, and Michael Kearns, Associate Editors A complete list of books published in The Adaptive Computations and Machine Learning series appears at the back of this book. Foundations of Machine Learning Mehryar Mohri, Afshin Rostamizadeh, and Ameet Talwalkar The MIT Press Cambridge, Massachusetts London, England c 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form by any electronic or mechanical means (including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval) without permission in writing from the publisher. MIT Press books may be purchased at special quantity discounts for business or sales promotional use. For information, please email special sales@mitpress.mit.edu or write to Special Sales Department, The MIT Press, 55 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MA 02142. A This book was set in L TEX by the authors. Printed and bound in the United States of America. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Mohri, Mehryar. Foundations of machine learning / Mehryar Mohri, Afshin Rostamizadeh, and Ameet Talwalkar. p. cm. - (Adaptive computation and machine learning series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-262-01825-8 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Machine learning. 2. Computer algorithms. I. Rostamizadeh, Afshin. II...
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...manual for curative programmes in hospitals and dispensaries guidance for prescribing 2010 EDITION © Médecins Sans Frontières – January 2010 All rights reserved for all countries. No reproduction, translation and adaptation may be done without the prior permission of the Copyright owner. ISBN 2-906498-81-5 Clinical guidelines Diagnosis and treatment manual Editorial Committee: I. Broek (MD), N. Harris (MD), M. Henkens (MD), H. Mekaoui (MD), P.P. Palma (MD), E. Szumilin (MD) and V. Grouzard (N, general editor) Contributors: P. Albajar (MD), S. Balkan (MD), P. Barel (MD), E. Baron (MD), M. Biot (MD), F. Boillot (S), L. Bonte (L), M.C. Bottineau (MD), M.E. Burny (N), M. Cereceda (MD), F. Charles (MD), M.J de Chazelles (MD), D. Chédorge (N), A.S. Coutin (MD), C. Danet (MD), B. Dehaye (S), K. Dilworth (MD), F. Fermon (N), B. Graz (MD), B. Guyard-Boileau (MD), G. Hanquet (MD), G. Harczi (N), M. van Herp (MD), C. Hook (MD), K. de Jong (P), S. Lagrange (MD), X. Lassalle (AA), D. Laureillard (MD), M. Lekkerkerker (MD), J. Maritoux (Ph), J. Menschik (MD), D. Mesia (MD), A. Minetti (MD), R. Murphy (MD), J. Pinel (Ph), J. Rigal (MD), M. de Smet (MD), S. Seyfert (MD), F. Varaine (MD), B. Vasset (MD) (S) Surgeon, (L) Laboratory technician, (MD) Medical Doctor, (N) Nurse, (AA) Anaesthetist-assistant, (Ph) Pharmacist, (P) Psychologist We would like to thank the following doctors for their invaluable help: O. Bouchaud, E. Bottieau, A. Briend, M. Boussinesq...
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