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“Greta” Review

Greta: Directed by Neil Jordan. With Isabelle Huppert, Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe, Jane Perry. A young woman befriends a lonely widow who’s harboring a dark and deadly agenda toward her.

This is maybe one of Moretz’s best roles and that’s coming from a guy that’s tried to watch everything she’s been in. There’s some real plot movement that happens from the first moments of the film that never stop building on the tension and anxiety of knowing that something bad is going to happen, then when it does happen, wondering when or how the other shoe is going to drop. In fact, things get started so early in the film I nearly though it was going to be an entirely different type of film, and while it doesn’t become the supernatural spook fest it had the possibility to be, it cruises right up to the very limits of a believable story, never tripping over that thin line.

If you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock style suspense stories and you haven’t seen this yet, I bet you’d enjoy this delightfully horrific ride.

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Using Historical Data to Improve Your Betting Predictions

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Using Historical Data to Improve Your Betting Predictions
Any successful betting strategy should be based on historical data. Data and statistics will make it possible for you to base your future predictions on the events of the past. Keep reading to learn more about how you can incorporate historical data into your betting strategy.

One of the best ways to start optimizing your betting predictions is to start incorporating historical data in your strategy. Historical data sheds light on the past. You get insight into the statistics, such as goals scored, shorts on target, rebounds, etc., in various constellations. And as it is, the past has got a lot to say about what’s going to happen in the future. This is why you can make good use of historical data to increase your chances of predicting the future accurately. The best sports betting sites, like Betway, are a great place to do initial research and stay updated on the latest news. You can also find information regarding betting lines and pertinent details about specific matches or events. Besides historical data, the latest news is the other most important thing to always keep in mind when placing your bets.

Examples of Historical Data
Historical data can be many different things. Often, it’s stats like player and team statistics. These induce various metrics like rebounds, assists, point scores, goals scored, passing accuracy and others, depending on the sport you’re looking at. It could also be by head-to-head records where you’re looking into the results of two players or teams and comparing their previous performances against each other. The relevant historical data depends on the sport you want to bet on and the type of bet you’re placing. Other common historical data are match statistics, league tables and rankings.

How to Utilize the Data
When you’re getting ready to analyze the data in order to make use of it, there are several ways to go about it. You can easily use machine learning and statistical models to help you process the data. These technologies use all kinds of data to help you predict various outcomes. They make use of different models, such as logistic regression, neural networks and decision trees. The logistic regression analysis is a technique that compares several variables to identify the factors that have the strongest impact on a specific result. Then there’s decision tree learning, which identifies patterns and relationships between factors and bases predictions on that.

The Limitations of Historical Data
Just like anything else, the use of historical data in your betting strategy should be based on a principle of balance. You can’t base your predictions entirely on what has happened previously. Otherwise, there would be no such thing as betting or even sports. Unforeseen events will obviously happen, which is something you should always take into account. Some unexpected events could be sudden changes in weather, injuries, or red cards.

Other limitations to using historical data are the quality and quantity of the available data. Your analysis is limited to the data that your model had at the time. All in all, you can make your predictions a lot more accurate by using the great tool that is historical data. Your analyses will be able to provide insight that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to incorporate into your predictions. Be aware of the many ways that you can utilize historical data in your strategy and keep in mind the few but significant limitations that it brings with it. Be sure to check out Betway for the best betting lines, develop a well-thought-out strategy with a good portion of common sense and a sensible bankroll management practice, and you’re ready to start becoming much more successful.

The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy: Directed by David Leitch. With Emily Blunt, Ryan Gosling, Hannah Waddingham, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Colt Seavers is a stuntman who left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health. He’s drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie, which is being directed by his ex, goes missing.

“Clerks” Review

Clerks: Directed by Kevin Smith. With Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonauer. A day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof.

It had been a minute since I’ve seen this and they had it on Paramount+, so I guess I’m starting another Kevin Smith marathon? Maybe just the Clerks stuff this time around and not all the films. This is the first of them though and it’s as rough as a movie can be, but shows that with a solid script that has real world connections you can make something that’s both entertaining and can stand the test of time.  There’s a couple usages of the F word that shock me every time I hear them, but back when this was filmed that word was dropped all the time in unpolite circles.  I wonder if Mr Smith has ever commented on the usage of the words and the homophobic leaning comments in his scripts.  I think he’s completely pulled away from it, though there’s still some ambiguity about the sexuality of both Jay and Silent Bob.

I don’t think I even (legally) haves access to everything he’s directed, something I want to work on, but it’s a slow process.

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Bad Bunny Lawsuit: Judge Concerned Reggaeton Copyright Claim Might ‘Stifle’ Entire Genre

Lawyers for Bad Bunny and dozens of reggaeton stars argued at a hearing that a sprawling copyright infringement lawsuit seeks to monopolize genre

Lisa Frankenstein

Lisa Frankenstein: Directed by Zelda Williams. With Carla Gugino, Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Jenna Davis. In 1989, an unpopular high school girl named Lisa accidentally re-animates a handsome Victorian corpse during a lightning storm and starts to rebuild him into the man of her dreams by using the broken tanning bed in her garage.

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Snyder’s Rebel Moon gets comicbook prequel from Titan

Titan Comics is publishing Rebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxe, the prequel comic series to Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon. Part 1 of Rebel Moon is out in December, featuring an all-star cast, including Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Charlie Hunnam, Staz Nair and Cleopatra Coleman. The four-part comic…

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The Superhero’s Son Omnibus Volume 1: Books 1-3 (The Superhero’s Son Omnibus Series)

Seventeen-year-old Kevin Jason starts his first day at his new school by unintentionally punching the local bully through the cafeteria wall. When Kevin’s father, a legendary superhero, learns of this, he insists on training Kevin to master his new powers, though Kevin finds his father’s training methods a lot less exciting than he thought they were going to be.

But Kevin’s training takes on new urgency when the local bully’s father—Master Chaos, one of the world’s most dangerous supervillains—breaks out of prison and declares Kevin his new archenemy for harming his son.

Now Kevin must complete his training as a superhero before Master Chaos arrives. If Kevin doesn’t complete his training in time, then all of the power in the world won’t be able to keep him and his family safe from the madman who wants him dead.

Contains the following books:
The Superhero’s Test
The Superhero’s Team
The Superhero’s Summit

One more set of stories from The Superhero Spectacular Book Bundle that I bought back in May, this is a collection of the first three stories in the “Superhero’s Son” series by Lucas Flint, and as a freshman effort, they’re pretty good with some clear improvements in dialogue and scripting from the first story to the third one, but I’d not suggest start with these if you’re going to read anything by the author, because while I was happy to see his abilities grow, it was still a somewhat awkward experience. There’s also some odd political stuff injected into the story with a heroic MAGA figure vs an evil Bernie Sanders style politician, along with a few “oops I killed the bad guys but I don’t feel too bad about it” situations that didn’t make me feel great about reading the stories.

Jordan out as speaker candidate in secret ballot after top ally warned death threats “will continue”

Republicans voted against keeping Jordan as the speaker designee — so they’ll start from scratch next week.

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“The Haunted Mansion” Review

The Haunted Mansion: Directed by Rob Minkoff. With Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Nathaniel Parker, Marsha Thomason. A realtor and his wife and children are summoned to a mansion, which they soon discover is haunted, and while they attempt to escape, he learns an important lesson about the family he has neglected.

This year’s HORROR MARATHON is starting with the first “Haunted Mansion film from 2003 with Eddie Murphy, it takes itself serious enough that some of the scares are legitimate enough, but remembers that it’s based off a Disney walking simulator, so there’s nothing that’s going to make you poop your pants in terror. The special effects still hold up and the only thing that’s slightly out of place is Eddie’s method of intentional over the top acting that I seem to have lost my taste for.

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CSGOEmpire Referral Tips: Maximizing Your Rewards and Building a Community

Introduction

CSGOEmpire is one of the most popular and reputable CS:GO gambling platforms, offering various game modes like roulette, coin flip, and match betting. One of the exciting features that CSGOEmpire provides is its referral program, which allows users to earn rewards by inviting friends to join the platform. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of CSGOEmpire referral tips and strategies to help you make the most out of this program while fostering a thriving community around your referral network.

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Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ Actress, Dead at 76

Sitcom star and health and wellness guru died Sunday following reoccurrence of breast cancer

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“The Captains” Review

The Captains: Directed by William Shatner. With William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew. The Captains is a feature length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed Starship captains within the illustrious science-fiction franchise.

A short look at the actors that played captains on the various Star Trek series, all through the lens of the first captain, William Shatner. His interviews range from the surreal with Avery Brooks to the emotional with Patrick Stewart to a friendly chat with the extremely personable Scott Bacula, then an apparent reverse interview with Kate Mulgrew. It’s all well done and much more than I thought it was going to be able to deliver.

There’s a mini series by the same name that I also have access to, I’m really looking forward to seeing that too!

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The Curse

The Curse: Created by Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie. With Benny Safdie, Nathan Fielder, Samantha Ashley, Emma Stone. The Curse is a genre-bending comedy series that explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring on their new HGTV show.

A Comprehensive Guide on How to Play Texas Holdem for Novice Poker Players

This comprehensive guide provides novice poker players with information on how to play Texas Holdem. It explains that Texas Holdem is a popular variant of poker due to its simple rules and strategic gameplay. The guide suggests becoming familiar with the basics, such as the standard deck of 52 cards and the objective of having the best hand. It also recommends practicing with free online poker games to understand the rules, hand rankings, and flow of the game before playing with real money. The guide promises to delve into specific strategies and techniques in the subsequent section, including the importance of position, bluffing, and winning strategies.

Understanding the Basics of Texas Holdem

This comprehensive guide provides novice poker players with the information necessary to learn and play Texas Holdem. Texas Holdem is a popular poker game played worldwide, and understanding the rules and strategies is crucial for success. The game involves using a standard deck of cards and requires at least two players. The objective is to win the pot, which is the money placed in the center of the table. Players are dealt two private cards (hole cards) and there are five community cards placed face-up on the table. The game consists of four betting rounds where players can call, raise, or fold. The key to success is creating the highest-ranking five-card hand using the hole cards and the community cards. New players can learn by participating in free online poker games to practice their skills without risking real money. With practice and experience, novice players can improve their skills and become skilled Texas Holdem players.

The Importance of Position in Texas Holdem

This text is a comprehensive guide for novice poker players on how to play Texas Holdem. The objective of the game is to create the best hand using a combination of two hole cards and five community cards. The game starts with each player being dealt two private cards, followed by the placement of five community cards on the table. Players must use these community cards along with their own cards to form the best hand.

The game begins with the placement of a small blind and a big blind, followed by each player receiving their hole cards. The first round of betting starts with the player to the left of the big blind. Players have the options to call, raise, or fold. The game combines strategy, skill, and luck.

Novice players are encouraged to understand the rules and practice their skills by joining free poker games or gathering friends for friendly games. With practice and mastery of the techniques, players can become successful Texas Holdem players.

Mastering the Art of Bluffing in Texas Holdem

Position plays a crucial role in the game of Texas Holdem, as it determines the strength of your hand and the decisions you make. Having a good position gives you an advantage over your opponents, allowing you to gather information and make more informed decisions. Conversely, being in an early position can be challenging, requiring caution and selectivity in hand selection. To effectively use position, players need to be observant, analyze opponents’ behaviors and betting patterns, and make decisions based on that information. Understanding and utilizing position is a vital component of a successful poker strategy, increasing the chances of winning in Texas Holdem.

Essential Strategies for Winning at Texas Holdem

This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of how to play Texas Holdem, the most popular variant of poker. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and the objective is to create the best hand using your own two hole cards and the community cards on the table. The game progresses with rounds of betting and the revealing of community cards. The player with the best hand at the end wins the pot. For beginners, it is recommended to start with free online poker games to practice and understand the rules and hand rankings before playing with real money. This allows players to improve their Texas Holdem skills without risking any financial loss.

Texas Holdem is a popular variant of poker played worldwide. This step-by-step guide provides beginners with the necessary information to learn the game. In Texas Holdem, players are dealt two private cards called “hole cards,” and the goal is to make the best hand using these cards and the five community cards placed on the table. The game can be played with two to ten players and consists of several stages, including the pre-flop, flop, turn, and river. Each stage introduces new community cards, and players have options to check, bet, call, raise, or fold based on their hand and strategy. Beginners can practice playing Texas Holdem through free online poker games before moving on to real-money games.

Learning how to play Texas Holdem is an exciting journey for novice players. By following the rules, understanding the mechanics, and practicing through free games, players can develop the skills and strategies needed to play at higher levels. It is recommended to start with online free games to gain practical experience before venturing into real-money games. With practice and dedication, beginners can become proficient Texas Holdem players and enjoy the thrilling adventure of the game.

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Enjoy 1xBet poker

Do you like gambling entertainment? Then, registering at a reliable betting company will be a good decision. In addition to sports betting, there is also 1xBet poker available. A special section has even been created for it. It is enough to create one account in the office to place bets on sports and earn money on gambling.

You can also enjoy poker through the app. It is fast and convenient. You can pay more attention to gambling thanks to the program. Connect at any time, and you will always be able to demonstrate your skills.

The bookmaker cooperates with many leading software developers. Due to this, the range of gambling entertainment here is very large. You can play both classic types of poker like Hold’em or Omaha, and something more unusual. Just open the special section, and you will surely find a lot of interesting things.

The game here is 100% legal. Users can not worry about anything. It will allow you to focus on gambling entertainment and achieve a positive result for yourself.
If you have any questions regarding the carrying out of certain procedures, you can contact the support team. The company representatives are ready to provide professional advice at any time of the day. It will allow you to solve every question and focus on the gaming process again.

There is no need to adjust to the casino’s schedule anymore. Join the game whenever you have time and start demonstrating your skills. You regulate the size of bets yourself. You can play even with a minimum bankroll. Even those who have a small amount of money can enjoy all the benefits of virtual poker.
Advantages of virtual poker at 1xBet

The popularity of the online game is steadily increasing. There is nothing surprising in this, because the poker on the 1xBet platform is realistic and dynamic. It amazes even demanding users. The main advantages include:

High-quality and stylish graphics. It is easy to see all the details of the events. Graphics is very colorful, realistic, it is drawn the smallest particles. It will allow you to feel as if you are at a real gaming table.

The variety of available types of games. Even if you get bored with classic poker, you will be able to appreciate something unusual.

The opportunity to try your hand with a live dealer. Perhaps, it can be called the main advantage. Users who missed the feeling of being in a real casino can try their hand with a live dealer. The company representative will perform the distribution, and explain the rules. He will help to maintain an environment of realism. This way, you will be able to experience more vivid emotions from the gaming process.

Permanent access. You can connect at any time and play without restrictions. Immerse yourself in the world of virtual poker when it is convenient for you.

In addition, the company periodically holds tournaments. It is enough to demonstrate activity to accumulate points and get a decent reward.

In general, virtual poker is very colorful and realistic. With a live dealer, the sensations will be no worse than from going to a real casino. Therefore, fans of the classic card game will surely appreciate such entertainment.

Moreover, the bookmaker gives a generous welcome bonus so that the live casino will give even more bright emotions. Its size is up to 1500 dollars. Newcomers will get this money for their starting deposit. You can’t just take the extra money away, but it is easy to invest it in new games. It will allow you to enjoy poker 100% and increase the size of your bank.

So, create an account at a reliable office and start demonstrating your knowledge and skills in the world of poker. It will allow you to quickly make a big score. There will be no problems with its withdrawal.

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804,000 long-term borrowers are having their student loans forgiven before payments resume this fall

Student loan payments start up again for most borrowers in October, but more than 800,000 people are having their loans forgiven.

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USS Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual

The USS Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual is your complete guide to the galaxy’s first jointly designed Federation-Klingon starship.

True story this is the “home ship” of the local Star Trek fan club that I belong to, not that they make it easy to find them, they don’t actually mention my home town on their website or facebook group and don’t even mention that they’re a Trek fan group. The international association at the head of the entire organization uses a starship based naming scheme with every group having their own Home Ship, the USS Khai Tam being the name for this group. A few years ago (20? I need to ask) someone with design and editing chops decided to make their own technical manual for the ship and this is the final result. It’s a great book when compared to other fan group publications and I’d say it even holds its own when compared to the official technical manuals. I’m of the opinion that while the concept of the ship is great, the final execution is goofy looking and I think I would need to see it in some 3d space battles before I change my mind on that front.

Cool piece of fandom!

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Dream Scenario

A hapless family man finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

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Totally Killer

When the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer” returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.

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Rare green comet Nishimura, unseen for 400 years, set to pass by Earth

Trump suffers big loss in E. Jean Carroll defamation case, judge says he’s liable

Donald Trump is set to stand trial in a defamation case by E. Jean Carroll just as the 2024 Republican presidential nomination primaries are set to start.

Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Founding Singer, Dead at 56

“Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star” vocalist announced his retirement in 2021

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“Iron Man: Armored Adventures” Review

A teenage Tony Stark battles evil with his revolutionary power armor technology.

I added this to my D+ watch list back in 2022 based solely on some Reddit comments on how “hard” the main theme “slaps”:

The theme does indeed go hard for a kid’s cartoon and is catchy enough to remain in my mind rent free for longer than I’m happy to admit. Originally airing back in 2008, both of the seasons are now fully on D+ and complete a full story arc of Tony’s loss of his father to him becoming the super hero we all know him to be, all while trying to navigate his time in high school. Episodes range from pretty ok to pretty damn good and the animation style is visually interesting, especially when they start featuring opponents like the Living Laser or MODOK.

As an aside, back in February about six months ago, I had a health scare that resulted in me needing to lose a fair bit of weight and get to be more active in a relatively quick time frame. My choice of torture was the treadmill that was sitting fallow in our tiny home gym / wife’s office / cat room / storage room, and this was the first show in my entire life that I watched completely from the ever increasing incline and speed of the treadmill deck. When I started the show I was doing 0% incline at 2mph for the full 25 minute episode length and worked my way up to 9% incline at 3mph. I’ve been stuck there for about a month and I’ve definitely watched other stuff from the treadmill vantage point, but I’m super proud of both my loss of 70 pounds and increase in activity level from pretty much nothing (under 1k steps a day on average) to pretty much something (6k+ steps a day).

Now I’m at a loss on what show to move onto next, 25 minutes is the perfect length for me on the machine, as it gives me the 25 minute workout then about five minutes on pandora to cool down. Maybe another animated show?

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5 Things You Should Know Before Using CBD Products

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The use of CBD has highly increased in recent years. According to the recent Gallup poll, 64% of US adults use cannabidiol for pain, anxiety, and insomnia. CBD is usually covered in the media, and you might see it advertised as the latest and best wellness product.

Today, you can easily buy CBD products over the counter, online, or even at your local grocery store. However, here are a few things you need to know about CBD products before incorporating them into your health routine.

1. Using CBD can have some side effects

Studies show that CBD is safe to consume even on a regular basis. No severe gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, or neurological effects have been reported. However, according to a recent FDA report, CBD products are not risk-free and have possible side effects.

The most common side effects linked with CBD are diarrhea, fatigue and drowsiness, change in mood and nausea. It can also raise the amount of blood thinning medicines and other drugs in your body by battling for the liver enzymes that break down these medications. Fortunately, these side effects are uncommon and often mild.

1. CBD is legal in most states

Since hemp-derived CBD contains not more than 0.3% of THC, it’s legal to sell and buy across most of the United States. This is due to the passage of the 2014 Agricultural Act and the 2018 Farm Bill, which differentiated between hemp and marijuana.

1. CBD has health benefits

While scientists are still learning about how CBD can affect the body, the FDA has approved it for use on specific seizure disorders. Most cannabiods, including CBD and THCA cannabinoid, have also been found to alleviate pain and anxiety and help in better sleep. Other conditions that CBD may be effective for include reducing inflammation that results from exercise and daily activities and alleviating mood.

1. CBD products might be a better option than smoking marijuana

CBD comes in a wide range of products, such as topical creams and patches. However, oil is the most prevalent and a good place to start since it’s very shelf stable and easy to take. Consuming CBD is also safer than smoking marijuana since it prevents the damage that can be caused to your respiratory tissues.

1. CBD can’t get you high

There is a misconception that CBD can be psychotropic or give the user a “high” feeling, which is false. CBD doesn’t possess the psychoactive properties of the drug found in marijuana. It’s derived from cannabis sativa and products made from plant parts and extracts, such as flowers, and contains less than 0.3% THC. However, CBD-infused products may be psychoactive if they contain THC, the compound predominantly responsible for the “high” effect.  

Endnote

CBD is a chemical, whether the effects are therapeutic or more. Therefore, do your due diligence before trying any CBD product and ensure you get it from a trusted source, such as a state-run hospital. You should also consult your doctor to be sure that it won’t affect other medicines you take. While CBD is fairly safe, there are always potential risks for interaction with other medications.