![]() ![]() This includes unlocking billions of dollars from the International Monetary Fund. And last month, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Lebanon needs to, quote, "get the job done and choose a leader." The country needs a president for economic reforms to go ahead. SHERLOCK: The army can't even afford to pay salaries without cash assistance from the United States. We're not seeing any recovery - any path to recovery. MOHANAD HAGE ALI: The economy is not growing again. The problem this time, after nine months with the job vacant, explains Mohanad Hage Ali, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center, is the country simply cannot afford the delay. It took lawmakers over two years to select the last president who, according to the country's sectarian quota system, must be a Christian. Political parties from the country's different sects have long postponed voting or stalled on decision-making to try to get what they want. SHERLOCK: Lebanon's history, even before this crisis, is one of sectarian civil war, occupation and instability. They have voted, and they have gotten nothing out of it. Those older than I have followed politics. She's in her 20s and prefers not to think about politics.ĪL-HALABI: (Through interpreter) Because if I did, I'd have a headache for no results. But she says this with little conviction. SHERLOCK: "Of course, Lebanon's politicians should get it together and elect a president because the country is in freefall," she tells me. Her black hijab flows behind her as she runs. She wears mascara and gold-tinted blusher that shimmers in the sunshine. SHERLOCK: Roula Al-Halabi is the most glamorous jogger on this corniche. ROULA AL-HALABI: (Non-English language spoken).ĪL-HALABI: (Non-English language spoken). ![]() RUTH SHERLOCK, BYLINE: The seafront promenade in downtown Beirut is where people from all walks of life come to let their children ride bicycles or to hang out with friends or to exercise. But a lot of the international help it needs is held up by political deadlock. Meanwhile, the country is still struggling to recover from the huge port explosion almost three years ago, and it's still mired in an economic crisis. The presidency is vacant after a dozen failed attempts by the ruling parties to choose someone. People in Lebanon are losing hope that their leaders will ever get their act together. ![]()
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![]() In this type of operation, the surgeon places metal pins or screws into the middle of the femur and tibia. If the soft tissues (skin and muscle) around your fracture are badly damaged, or if it will take time before you can tolerate a longer surgery because of health reasons, your doctor may apply a temporary external fixator. In this event, a temporary external fixator may be applied to support the limb until the soft tissues recover and surgery can safely be performed.Įxternal fixation. Soon after an accident, the injured skin and soft tissues may be further harmed by surgery. Early surgical treatment will cleanse the fracture surfaces and soft tissues to lessen the risk of infection. If the skin is broken and there is an open wound, the underlying fracture may be exposed to bacteria that might cause infection. In such cases, surgical treatment may only expose these individuals to its risks (anesthesia and infection, for example). Medical concerns or pre-existing limb problems might make it unlikely that the individual will benefit from surgery. In other individuals, however, surgery may be of limited benefit. In an active individual, restoring the joint through surgery is often appropriate because this will maximize the joint's stability and motion, and minimize the risk of arthritis. ![]() When planning treatment, your doctor will consider several things, including your expectations, lifestyle, and medical condition. The preferred treatment is accordingly based on the type of injury and the general needs of the patient. Whether to have surgery is a combined decision made by the patient, the family, and the doctor. There are benefits and risks associated with both forms of treatment. This damage to the surface of the bone may result in improper limb alignment and, over time, may contribute to arthritis, instability, and loss of motion.Ī proximal tibia fracture can be treated nonsurgically or surgically. The impact often causes the cancellous bone to compress and remain sunken, as if it were a piece of styrofoam that has been stepped on. ![]() Fractures that involve the tibial plateau occur when a force drives the lower end of the thighbone (femur) into the soft bone of the tibial plateau, similar to a die punch. The top surface of the tibia (the tibial plateau) is made of cancellous bone, which has a honeycombed appearance and is softer than the thicker bone lower in the tibia. ![]() These types of fractures are called intra-articular or tibial plateau fractures. Sometimes these fractures extend into the knee joint and separate the surface of the bone into a few (or many) parts. Reproduced and modified from Bono CM, Levine RG, Juluru PR, Behrens FF: Nonarticular proximal tibia fractures: treatment options and decision making. ![]() ![]() Tom Waits plays a Walter Huston-type gold prospector who gets into a terrible scrape. Liam Neeson is a travelling theatrical impresario, a boisterous Ulster Protestant whose star turn is his “wingless thrush”: an unfortunate young man without arms or legs but with a wonderful way of declaiming Shelley and the Gettysburg Address. James Franco plays a bank robber who miraculously avoids justice his remark to a fellow miscreant got the biggest laugh I’ve heard in a cinema this year. Could a sequel or spinoff be in prospect? More text is also shown again at the end of each story: you are given just enough time to read some of it – and one in particular appears to tell us something more, something that happens after the story ends on screen. Remembering and recognising this moment is a stab of audience-interest for each particular episode. A hand turns the pages and we see these stories in print, themselves prefaced by an illustrated plate previewing a dramatic incident from what’s to come. One or two of the stories don’t have a satisfying twist in the tail there is one disconcerting fade-out.Įach tale is prefigured with the sight of an old book, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. ![]() There’s barely a forehead that doesn’t get a bullet in it sooner or later. ![]() The Coens have given us a hilarious, beautifully made, very enjoyable and rather disturbing anthology of stories from the old west, once planned for television but satisfyingly repurposed for the cinema: vignettes that switch with stunning force from picturesque sentimentality to grisly violence. ![]() ![]() ![]() Luminar Neo is a mix of the good, the disappointing and the plain glitchy. The masking tools are now just a brush (no more gradient or radial tool) and it's not straightforward to just do a bit of dodging and burning or any other kind of manual local adjustments. Luminar Neo is a mixture of amazing AI effects and surprising omissions. That aside, Luminar Neo seems quicker than Luminar AI, but still not quick by regular photo editing software standards. It could be a random glitch with our iMac. In fact it did respond, but only after 30 seconds.Įven worse than that, we ran into serious memory leaks when importing large collections of folders and sub-folders, with RAM usage steadily climbing to 11, 12 then 13GB, and that was after the Luminar Neo 1.0.1 update. Once a preset was applied, the Develop tool stopped working – or it appeared to. Worse, we had some serious operational issues on our test machine, a quad-core iMac with 16GB RAM, so not exactly underpowered. It’s a long way from the speed and intuitiveness of DxO’s control point adjustments, for example, or even a radial filter in Lightroom. The Relight AI tool proved a disappointment too, just making a fairly crude and obvious guess at where the foreground and background were and offering simple exposure controls to darken/lighten them. They don’t even approach the scope and inspirational quality of the presets in the DxO Nik Collection, for example, ON1 Photo RAW or Exposure X. ![]() Luminar AI used AI to analyse your photos to suggest suitable Preset collections, and we assume Neo does the same, but the presets on offer just look like random variations of contrast and color tone. On the downside, Luminar Neo’s presets are distinctly uninspiring. It had to think about this image (left) for a short while, but then it magically removed the power lines (right) as if they were never there. The power line removal tool is rather remarkable. ![]() Luminar’s Face, Skin, Body AI and other portrait tools are the best there are, and worth the price alone if you regularly need to enhance portraits – and they are as subtle and sympathetic as you need them to be. The dust removal works well too, though you may need to apply it a second time if you do a lot of contrast enhancement work that brings out some more that was missed the first time around. The new power line removal tool is uncannily good, even in city streets where the lines run across buildings and stonework. The AI Sky Replacement tool never ceases to amaze, and for the most part it blends new skies with existing images with no visible edge effects or artefacts – though sometimes you can get a ‘glow’ effect around foreground objects. Some of Luminar Neo’s AI tools are quite remarkable. We threw everything at this image (obviously), but while Luminar's AI can do the heavy lifting with special effects, you still need a clear idea about the image you want to achieve (unlike us). ![]() ![]() Wireless Network 802.11 b/g/n Compatible.NVIDIA GeForce® GT 555M with NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology.And at just 0.88 inches thin and only weighing 6.97lbs, the Razer Blade is the world’s first true gaming laptop. It features 10 adaptive tactile keys and a multi-touch LCD panel that can also display in-game information. The revolutionary Switchblade User Interface, found next to a full-size keyboard, was designed from the ground up to enhance gaming experiences and provide more control at the gamer’s fingertips. ![]() It features a fast Intel® Core™ i7 processor and a high performance NVIDIA GeForce® graphics processor designed in a lightweight aluminum chassis. The Razer Blade is a 17” gaming laptop that delivers incredible performance and a revolutionary user interface in a sleek, portable form factor. Watch the “Introducing the new Razer Blade” video at About the Razer Blade gaming laptop “The Switchblade User Interface on the Razer Blade is a revolutionary innovation that truly defines the new standard for gaming experiences on a laptop,” said Min-Liang Tan. “Powered by an advanced NVIDIA GeForce® GPU with award winning NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology, the Razer Blade has the muscle to run cutting edge games with intense graphics while still offering amazing portability,” said Rene Haas, General Manager of Notebook Products, NVIDIA. “Bringing together our engineering forces and utilizing our fast Intel® Core™ i7 processor, the Razer Blade delivers top-class gaming performance in a very portable form factor.” “To truly co-develop a gaming laptop of this caliber with a company like Razer is quite a remarkable feat,” said Mooly Eden, VP and General Manager of the PC Client Group, Intel. “Its sleek, lightweight aluminum construction makes it the thinnest 17-inch gaming laptop available today.” “The Razer Blade was designed to give gamers a laptop they could truly use on the go,” said Min-Liang Tan, CEO and Creative Director, Razer. The interface is comprised of 10 dynamic adaptive tactile keys for easier access of in-game commands, and an LCD capable of two modes: one mode that displays in-game information when a mouse is in use and another mode that functions as an ultra-sensitive, multi-touch panel designed for gaming on the go. The Razer Blade features the Switchblade User Interface – Razer’s multi-award winning, highly intuitive interface technology. The hardware was designed torun the most demanding games of today without sacrificing the laptop’s portable form factor.The Razer Blade also does not compromise on screen size as it comes with an incredible LED backlit high-definition 17” display. The Razer Blade measures 0.88 inches thin, less than half that of current mobile gaming systems, and weighs only 6.97lbs, achieving a balance between portability and performance – making it the world’s first true gaming laptop.ĭeveloped in partnership with Intel, the Razer Blade features a fast Intel® Core™ i7 processorand a high performance NVIDIA GeForce® graphics processor. While such machines run games well, they are over 2 inches thick and can weigh more than 10lbs. Mobile systems developed for gaming today compromise on portability and form factor for game performance. With the introduction of the Razer Blade – a feat of modern-day systems engineering and technology, Razer is reinvigorating technological and design innovation for the entire PC industry, and encouraging gamers and developers to return to the PC as the primary gaming platform of choice. Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, introduces the Razer Blade – a full aluminum chassis gaming laptop featuring true portability, incredible performance, and an all-new revolutionary user interface. ![]() Gaming consoles have also taken advantage of this innovation slump in the PC industry to garner attention from game developers and gamers alike, to the extent that now PC versions of cross-platform games are often sub-par ports of their console counterparts. With PC manufacturers increasingly abandoning design and technology in lieu of outsourcing and cost-cutting, the PC industry has seen a severe dearth of innovation in recent years. The world’s largest PC-maker Hewlett-Packard just announced their intention to explore the separation of its PC business. ![]() PAX Prime, Seattle – August 26 th, 2011 – The PC industry today has never looked bleaker. True portability, incredible performance, and a revolutionary user interface Razer launches the Razer Blade at PAX Prime featuring RAZER UNVEILS THE WORLD’S FIRST TRUE GAMING LAPTOP ![]() ![]() ![]() What you see is an accurate representation of the vehicle. Our pictures are never touched up or photoshopped. We drive what we sell so that we can give you a first hand and accurate report on how the vehicle runs and drives. The last owner also added a nice set of Rally Wheels with BFG Radials, and the original rims do come with the vehicle. The transmission is the 700R4 Automatic that shifts perfect and it has a 10 Bolt Rear End. The original 305 V8 runs perfectly and the last owner added a new Remanufactured Carb (we have the original). This El Camino runs so smooth and drives so nice you will be pleasantly surprised. All of the gauges, lights, wipers, horn, blinkers, cruise, power windows are working. ![]() The interior is also original and exceptionally clean. 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![]() ![]() The watercolor prints bring a classic feel to the party and the fresh flowers/greenery help make the shower look more formal.Īre you a fan of the bohemian theme? I was hesitant at first, but now I’m all in. ![]() ![]() I love the fresh and clean look of this safari baby shower. SHOP THIS CRAFT Animal Crackers – Transparent Boxes – Pink Ribbon – Plastic Elephant This is the perfect party favor for a safari baby shower and so, so easy! SHOP THIS CRAFT Safari Animal Toppers – Gold Vase – White Hydrangeas – White Roses – Gold Safari Animals Here is another example of how a Cricut Maker can turn you into a party pro! This hostess used her Cricut Maker to cut out safari animal shapes and used them to accent the centerpieces. This modern safari is everything with it’s pops of color and cool sunglasses. I love me a black and white party theme with a more modern vibe. SHOP THIS CRAFT Jungle Leaves – Jungle Garland – Burlap Garland – Rustic Crates – Wood Slabs – Tree Branches – White Cake Stands I love all the different heights on the table the adorable DIY fringed banner in front of the table. The fresh greenery and adorable hanging monkey, really do it for me here. SHOP THIS CRAFT Glass Milk Bottles – Bamboo Straws – Burlap Ribbon – Giraffe Ribbon – Double Sided Tape I love how a simple DIY can completely alter the vibe of a party and bring it such sweet details.īy adding some burlap and a simple ribbon, the host took this party to the next level. I love the idea of using my Cricut Maker to cut out darling safari animal shapes. To give you some inspiration, here’s 15 Unique Safari Baby Shower Ideas that are perfect for the animal loving mama to be! SAFARI BABY SHOWER IDEASĬlick the titles or the photos below for more inspiration and the full tutorial on each project. 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Streamates Vanessa Eve chats with BBW adult film star, Tiffany Star, LIVE from the Adult Entertainment Expo/AVN Week 2018.Tiffany shares current happening. The AVN Awards will once more honor the top achievements in productions and retail and product innovations in the adult-film industry over the past year. BANGBROS - Logan Xander The 2023 AVN Awards With Pornstars Blake Blossom, Valerica Steele, Brenna Mckenna And More 13 min. ![]() The AVNs originally were held at Sands Convention Center, then the Palms, before moving to Hard Rock Hotel. We’re also thrilled to get back to our roots on the Las Vegas Strip and give the 2023 AVN Show an entirely new look and feel.” As the AVN websites states, the 2023 show “will bring together thousands of adult stars and content creators along with more than 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and newest developments across the adult entertainment spectrum.ĪVN Media Network CEO Tony Rios said in a statement, “We are beyond excited to welcome all our friends and colleagues in the industry and the fans of adult entertainment around the world back to the AVN Show live and in person in Las Vegas. The AVN Awards show, or Porn Awards, celebrates its 40th birthday in 2023. The AVN Expo celebrates its 25th anniversary next year. The annual event was to return to a full-capacity format at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas last January, but announced in September it would remain a virtual event. 6 Comedian Aries Spears, who previously co-hosted the 35th AVN Awards in 2018, returned to co-host. 5 1 Emily Bloom was known from MyFreeCams, and garnered the award for Favorite Cam Girl. The conference and awards show most recently held court in-person at Hard Rock Hotel in January 2020. Presenting the 37th AVN Awards were Emily Bloom and adult star Nikki Benz. Event sponsor AVN Media Network announced the move on Tuesday. Nominations for 2022 Best New International Starlet AVN AwardLilly BellaSonya BlazeEmelie CrystalSerina GomezRomy IndyEden IvyStefany KylerLottie MagneVenera. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) AVN Show setting up for a new venue for the new year, kicking off 2023 at Resorts World Las Vegas.ĪVN Expo and related events are returning to an in-person format from Jan. ^ a b c d e f Roark, Howard (May 1995).Porn star Aidra Fox poses for fans during the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at Hard Rock hotel-casino in Las Vegas in January 2017.Upper Darby, Pennsylvania: AVN Publications, Inc. "2023 AVN Awards Show Dazzles in Return to Las Vegas AVN". AVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year.AVN Award for Male Performer of the Year Updated Ma4:20 pm The AVN Show setting up for a new venue for the new year, kicking off 2023 at Resorts.AVN Award for Transsexual Performer of the Year.AVN Award for Female Foreign Performer of the Year. ![]() Kira Noir became the first black woman to win the award in 2023. Angela White was the first three-time winner, winning back-to-back-to-back in 2018, 20. Tori Black was the first two-time winner, winning back-to-back in 20. It represents the female porn star who has had the best body of work in the previous year. The AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year is presented every January in Las Vegas, Nevada at the AVN Awards ceremony sponsored and presented by the American adult video industry trade magazine Adult Video News (AVN). AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year ![]() ![]() ![]() Something is wrong with Jackie, definitely. All of that belies how ill she really is. It’s a nervous tic.”) She’s currently working on a documentary about people with implanted defibrillators, entitled Diary of a Cyborg. ![]() She’s able to exercise (Although, she adds, “I constantly check my pulse. An aspiring filmmaker, she graduated from the University of Chicago and has managed to find steady work filming and editing videos for her alma mater. She has a chronic illness, but she’s not frail. It’s a cliché to say that Jackie doesn’t seem sick-but she doesn’t, at least not at first glance. Her vision went white, her knees buckled, and she collapsed at the top of a stairwell, unconscious. “It knocked the wind out of me.” Her heart rate had skyrocketed to 275 beats per minute, and the initial shock didn’t jar it back to normal. “When it fired, it was as if someone had shoved metal doors violently into my back,” she says. She’d had an implanted device for two years. Her sisters had warned her that she needed to hurry up to make a screening of the second Harry Potter film. “It felt like daggers poking into my lungs,” she told me. It was late fall, about 45 degrees-the air chills early in Chicago. ![]() The first time Jackie’s implanted defibrillator shocked her heart back into a regular rhythm, she had been sprinting across her high-school campus. “This device will do everything it can to prevent my heart from stopping,” she says. She jokes that she’s part cyborg, but it’s not entirely a gag: a $50,000 machine is keeping her alive. In a sense, Jackie’s whole life is archived in a code that she can’t interpret. It’s constantly collecting information it’s a diary of dates, times, and events. She also has a small computer inside of her chest. Jackie Todd is 27 years old, with sly eyes, a laugh that seems to come from deep in her belly, and thick, dirty-blond hair that she dyes a fiery copper hue. ![]() |
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