Deciding to grow your own legal cannabis can go a long way in cutting cost and controlling what you smoke. You can personalize the cultivation style and maintain a unique level of safety. Many people across the world smoke marijuana, but very few consider growing it on their farms. Growing cannabis will provide you with vast experience and ensure that you have the best quality. Marijuana may seem challenging to grow, but you can produce quality weed by following some techniques. Here are five benefits of growing your own legal marijuana.

1. Save on Cost. Most marijuana smokers will agree that it is expensive to buy cannabis, but it is cheap to grow it yourself. Marijuana prices vary depending on where you stay. Most people shy off from growing cannabis because they are afraid that the initial investment will not pay itself over time. Fortunately, you can begin growing marijuana on virtually any budget. Moreover, most people pay back their initial cost after one successful harvest. Nature provides for almost everything that you need to grow weed. All you need to start is seeds, soil, water, and light. However, you can decide to use clones instead of seeds. Make sure you look for the best clones for sale to make sure you have quality plants.
2. Control. One of the primary problems associated with purchasing weed is that you never know what it contains. Your dealer is unlikely to tell you whether it is contaminated with pest, or if it was sprayed with heavy chemicals. Growing your own marijuana will ensure you have total control of what is in your product. You will have control of the quality of your bud. By growing your own cannabis, you will be able to dry and cure your cannabis. Curing improves the quality of marijuana since it allows the chlorophyll in the bud to break down.
3. Self-sufficient. When you grow your own weed, you will never run out of stock. Smokers who purchase marijuana from a dispensary will sometimes go without it, especially when they have no money. Some will have to depend on friends or go for the cheap quality weed. By growing your own, you will escape both the low seasons and subpar weed.
4. Experimentation. When growing your own weed, you can end up with more of it than you can handle. One plant can yield vast amounts of marijuana. You can use the extra amount to do some experiments and expand your knowledge about weed. For instance, you can turn the excess amount into edibles or infuse it into some oils.
5. Relationship. The satisfaction that comes with knowing that you grew your own weed from seed to final product is rewarding. This satisfaction results in you developing a close relationship with your plants. You appreciate your efforts and experience. Every season provides you with an opportunity to learn new things, which can improve the quality of your weed. Eventually, you will become an expert grower, and you will never have to buy marijuana.

At the end of it all, the benefits of growing your own marijuana are limitless. Once you’re ready to harvest make sure you celebrate with a new glass bong!

SLEEPY HOLLOW INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 10-13 2019, SLEEPY HOLLOW & TARRYTOWN, NY

VIP PLATINUM & GOLD FEST PASSES AVAILABLE NOW!
at www.sleepyhollowfilmfest.com and www.tarrytownmusichall.org

NEW SHIFF EVENTS ADDED
LIVE STAGE SCRIPT READING!: “PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE” WITH DANA GOULD, BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT & SURPRISE GUESTS

EAST COAST PREMIERE OF FEATURE-LENTGH DOC “MAKING APES,”

35th ANNIVERSARY SCREENINGS OF “FRIDAY THE 13th IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER,” “NEVERENDING STORY” and more to come!

Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival, (SHIFF), is a celebration of outstanding genre cinema in the historic cradle of the American Supernatural, showcasing NEW FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY SCREENINGS, LIVE ON-STAGE EVENTS, IN-PERSON GUESTS AND MORE!  For more fest info and updates visit www.sleepyhollowfilmfest.com

Full line-up and schedule will be announced soon but early VIP PLATINUM PASSES and GOLD PASSES, which include access to ALL of our Music Hall events (featuring the ones listed here and still many more to be announced), are available now.

Individual Tickets will be available in the future, but purchasing VIP PLATINUM and GOLD PASSES now is the best way to ensure you experience as much of the entire festival as possible.

VIP PLATINUM PASSES and GOLD PASSES also include free access to additional, to-be-announced films and live panel programming at our WARNER LIBRARY venue.

VIP PLATINUM PASS $375 – Limited Amount!
Includes ALL Music Hall venue events
Reserved section seating
1st Entry to all events
Attendance at Opening Night Reception
1st Free Access to Warner Library venue events
Limited Edition SHIFF Enamel Pin and T-Shirt
Official SHIFF 2019 poster
Festival Tote Bag

GOLD PASS $235 ($275 after Sept 10) 
Includes ALL Music Hall venue events
2nd Entry to all events
2nd Free Access to Warner Library venue events
Official SHIFF 2019 poster
Festival Tote Bag

CHILDREN’S PASS (Ages 13 and under) $95* 
Includes ALL Music Hall venue events (except NEVERMORE and PLAN 9)
Free Access to Warner Library programming
Official SHIFF 2019 poster
*Children with Children’s Pass must be accompanied by a VIP or GOLD pass-holding, adult guardian to all shows.

Tarrytown Music Hall SHIFF program includes these exciting events:
(NOTE: Opening and Closing Night Films and MORE – still to be announced)

SPECIAL SCREENING: D23 – The official Disney Fan Club celebrates the 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. A rare, big-screen showing of the classic 1949 animated short, and more, with guest speakers.

LIVE STAGE EVENT! NEVERMORE: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
Renowned actor Jeffrey Combs (RE-ANIMATOR, STAR TREK, THE FRIGHTENERS) performs his acclaimed one man show on 10/12/19. Combs’ astounding portrayal of Poe has been hailed by The L.A. Times as “A landmark performance,” and NEVERMORE has enthralled audiences across North America, with critically heralded shows in Los Angeles, Montreal, Baltimore and NY’s  Lincoln Center. Directed by Stuart Gordon and written by Dennis Paoli.

U.S. PREMIERE SCREENING: PHANTOM OF WINNIPEG
A phantastic feature-length documentary chronicling the unique 40+ year obsession the inhabitants of Winnipeg, Canada, have had with the Brian DePalma cult film PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE. Wickedly entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt, this savvy doc features appearances by Winnipeg locals, original PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE stars Paul Williams and Gerrit Graham, producer Edward R. Pressman, filmmaker and pop culture guru Kevin Smith and more!  In-person Q&A with the filmmakers, producer Edward R. Pressman (PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, THE CROW, WALL STREET, AMERICAN PSYCHO) and more to be announced. 

SPECIAL SCREENING: PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
The original, classic 1974 Brian DePalma cult film sensation, starring William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper and Gerrit Graham, rocks the Music Hall in all its explosive, rock-infused glory. In-person Q&A with producer Edward R. Pressman, make-up artist Tom Burman, and more to be announced. 

LIVE STAGE EVENT! DANA GOULD PRESENTS “PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE”
Legendary comic Dana Gould leads a knockout comedy cast, scheduled to include Bobcat Goldthwait and other comic all-stars, and surprise guests in a rollicking, one-of-a-kind, live reading of Ed Wood’s infamous “PLAN 9” screenplay.

20TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING: TIM BURTON’S SLEEPY HOLLOW
A special screening of director Tim Burton’s wild, visually euphoric 1999 take on the immortal Washington Irving tale, starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci and Christopher Walken. In-person Q&A with guest to be announced.

EAST COAST PREMIERE SCREENING: MAKING APES: THE ARTISTS WHO CHANGED FILM 
An exciting, eye-opening feature length documentary about the Hollywood artists who created the iconic makeups seen in the original 1968 classic PLANET OF THE APES and their important impact on cinema. Features interviews with makeup artists and actors from the original film franchise, modern makeup artists and filmmakers, including Guillermo Del Toro, John Landis and Joe Dante, who were deeply influenced by the franchise. In-person Q&A with director William Conlin and original “Apes” make-up artist Tom Burman.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: A SALUTE TO DARK SHADOWS – In 1970-71, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown were original locations for the theatrical films HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS and NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS, with local Lyndhurst Estate doubling as the iconic Collinwood Mansion, home of TV’s first family of Goth. Jim Pierson, longtime curator of the franchise and producer of the documentary MASTER OF DARK SHADOWS, and other guests, dig deep into the private archives of Dan Curtis Productions to present a never-before-seen look behind the “screams” of the durable movies based on the iconic TV series.

35TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING: THE NEVERENDING STORY 
A special screening of the beloved 1984 fantasy feature film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Host Tim Greiving (NPR, THE NEW YORK TIMES), moderates a Q&A with the film’s empress herself, actress Tami Stronach.

25TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING: THE CROW 
A special screening of the acclaimed and influential 1994 gothic cult hit directed by Alex Proyas, starring Brandon Lee and Ernie Hudson, based upon the the James O’Barr comic. In-person Q&A with co-screenwriter David J. Schow and renowned producer Edward R. Pressman

MIDNIGHT MADNESS! 35TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART IV – THE FINAL CHAPTER
A late-night screening of the infamous 1984 sequel within the immortal horror franchise that saw the iconic Jason Vorhees meeting his… end?  In-person Q&A with legendary FRIDAY THE 13TH composer Harry Manfredini

MORE MUSIC HALL VENUE FILMS and EVENTS to be announced! 
(All of which will be included, in addition to all currently listed above, with any VIP PLATINUM PASS and GOLD PASS purchases).

SHIFF is currently accepting film and script submissions, which can be entered via www.sleepyhollowfilmfest.com.

Visit Sleepy Hollow NY at www.visitsleepyhollow.com and follow SHIFF at @SHIFF2019 on Twitter, @sleepyhollowfilmfest on Instagram and on Facebook.

Cryptocurrencies are still a relatively new phenomenon to a lot of people. Very few people all over the world can wrap their heads around this concept, but the interest is growing and will soon enough be household knowledge. Before then, those already experienced in this industry need to continue enlightening those that are not to dispel the skepticism inherent in a lot of people. Apart from the very many uses digital currencies promises or prospects to provide, there is the part of trading and making profits or losses. New ways of trading, including using crypto trading bot have emerged over time. We will go through some of the latest trading methods.

Speculating

There are two ways you can approach cryptocurrency trading. the first one is to speculate on particular coins and either short or long sell them. If you think the price will go up, you buy and wait, then sell when the price reaches your target. If you project the price will go down, you sell and wait for it to go down then you can buy at a lower price. The difference in each case between the two points of transactions is your profit. You should know, however, that if the price goes against your prediction, you make a loss. You need to identify a reliable broker to make such trades. The broker takes a fixed percentage of your trading volume.

Building a Portfolio

The second method is building a portfolio, much the same way you would buy stocks from different companies and keep them for a given period. With stocks, you can earn dividends at the end of a trading period, but with cryptocurrencies, you will have to wait and sell them when the price is higher than you bought them. This strategy requires patience as it is long term. You should identify coins that look promising and have a mix in your portfolio. Mixing different digital currencies reduces your risk. If you are patient enough to build a large and diversified portfolio, you will have a higher chance of making a profit in the long run.

Using Advanced Trading Bots

You can start with a minimal investment then grow your way up. A good starting point would be about just $500. The secret is to keep buying a few coins now and then and grow your portfolio. Many inexperienced traders just buy and leave the coins lying on the exchanges waiting to cash on them when the price goes up. However, the trick is to keep a consistent growth of your portfolio, and releasing some every once in a while. You can use advanced trading bots to do this task for you instead of utilizing a lot of time trying to read the markets.

Compounding

Compounding is a secret of growing your wealth, but very few people are patient to reach their goals. This process involves reinvesting your profits to hit a particular set goal. If you can hold on and not be tempted to withdraw your investment, you can make it big with cryptocurrencies. 

By now you’ve probably heard about Disney/Marvel turning Hall H into a head spinning bonanza with the announcement of their Phase 4 slate of movies, as well as their new batch of superhero TV shows set to be released on their new streaming service, Disney+. As we’ve learned covering SDCC (for our third year now at Media Mikes), there’s a lot more to this con than the big studios throwing down the proverbial gauntlet. Although Mahershala Ali being announced as the new Blade is still pretty friggin’ awesome.

Preview Night belonged to Warner Bros., who surprisingly didn’t come loaded with their batch of DC caped crusaders despite another Wonder Woman movie on the horizon. Instead they brought the frights with an “IT: Chapter Two” panel, hosted by Conan O’Brien. While we weren’t able to snag a coveted seat inside of the Horton Grand Theatre, fans didn’t have to wait long to get a new trailer for the next chapter in clown horror. ScareDiego is quickly becoming a must-experience for fans that arrive early for Comic-Con. 

Thursday was the start to the madness as several offsites were activated and vendors on the exhibit floor quickly saw their lines capped in the early morning hours. Funko and LEGO saw the usual amount of hordes, but Mondo was the sleeper hit, with unique posters for films like “Detective Pikachu,” vinyl records (which I’m always surprised are making a comeback), and a tiki mug for “JAWS” that I’m sure the founders of MediaMikes would love to add their fanboy collection. But it didn’t take long, each and every day, for lines to be capped by volunteers to prevent clustering and to make sure people didn’t spend all day in a line where they would inevitably leave empty-handed. Although it can be frustrating being left out of the lottery for exclusives, it does give you a chance to check out the other vendors selling their own unique twist on their personal fandom. As for me, because I love a good deal, the best line was my five-minute wait for a free cricket powder protein bar. The peanut butter and jelly bug flavored goodness was in promotion of the upcoming “Snowpiercer” TV series. 

Just outside the five-decade celebration inside of the convention center, were several impressive offsites dotting the Gaslamp District. After last year’s Jack Ryan activation, some were wondering if Amazon could top their second prime activation. Long answer, sort of, short answer, no. While not as fully immersive, it provided several experiences for fans to interact with on-site actors, get some cool swag, and munch on some free Carl’s Jr. Although my favorite offsite may be a toss-up between Adult Swim’s carnival and the Alfred Pennyworth speak-easy. Both had minimal waits, plenty to do once you got inside, and lots of exclusive goodies. That shouldn’t take away from the nearly two dozen other activations that provided their own chances to geek out, including the “South Park” mini-golf course.

Now, instead of gushing over the panels I attended, I think it’s easier to make note of something, that’s a common complaint every year, but organizers of Comic Con need to recognize the cultural significance of several properties. “Rick and Morty” is too big to be in the Indigo Ballroom. Two hours before the panel on Friday, the line wrapped around inside, down a flight of stairs, through the lobby, outside to the pier, wrapped around again, and then capped itself near the convention center across the way. The same thing happened with Brooklyn 99 on Saturday, but this time in a different, but still significantly small room. I’d be willing to bet money that “Rick and Morty,” who deserves to be in Hall H, will have more viewers this upcoming season than “The Walking Dead,” which was in Hall H at that same time slot. Times change quickly these days in pop-culture and it’s important for Comic Con keep their  finger on the pulse.

For the third year in a row, we’re incredibly gracious that Comic Con has allowed us inside to cover the convention. Despite the long lines, sore feet, the current lack of cash in my bank account and the sunburn I’m rocking because I forgot to pack sunscreen, it was all worth it. It always is and always will be. We look forward to Comic Con 2020. I’ve already begun checking my couch cushions for change because July 23rd-26th, 2020, doesn’t feel that far away.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – (July 17, 2019) – This winter, guests at Gaylord Palms will feel the magic of Christmas come alive around them as favorite holiday film “The Polar Express” is featured inside ICE!, the resort’s signature holiday experience. During the season, the Orlando-area resort welcomes guests to make memories amongst festive décor and an endearing mix of Christmassy activities and shows, becoming “Everything Christmas in One Extraordinary Place” for Christmas at Gaylord Palms, presented by Pepsi.

ALL ABOARD FOR ICE!

A Christmas classic, Warner Bros.’ “The Polar Express” arrives at Gaylord Palms as an all-new theme for ICE!,presented by DEI. As guests enter the attraction, they will embark on a magical adventure to the North Pole, while learning about friendship, bravery and the true spirit of Christmas. A truly heart-warming tale, “The Polar Express” will come alive for guests in a world made from more than two million pounds of ice, hand-carved into sculptures and interactive features to recreate iconic scenes from the film.

“We can’t wait to debut ‘The Polar Express’ as this larger-than-life attraction,” said Johann Krieger, General Manager for Gaylord Palms Resort. “Christmas is a truly magical time here at Gaylord Palms, and this film embodies the magic and wonder of the season. We know guests of all ages will love experiencing ICE! this year to feel that holiday joy.”

The ICE! attraction is crafted by artisans from Harbin, China, home of the world’s largest ice and snow sculpture festival, who travel more than 6,000 miles to hand-carve more than two million pounds of colorful ice, creating larger-than-life sculptures. This year, as guests explore the nine-degree attraction, they will discover more than ten favorite scenes from “The Polar Express,” along with the event’s two-story ice slides and the popular Frostbite Factory live ice carving showcase. The ICE! experience concludes with a separate area dedicated to a traditional Nativity created with crystal clear ice.

BRAND NEW INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

Families can experience a day in the life of one of Santa’s toy makers inside the new Elf Training Academy at Alpine Village. Guests can become honorary gift maker elves as they create the perfect Christmas present for someone special, all under the guidance of the elf supervisor.

EXCITING CELEBRATIONS OF THE SEASON

The Sounds of the Season Concert Series will return to fill the atrium with the joyful music of the season.  VoicePlay will return with their theatrical vocals, and other performers will be announced later this season.  All performances will include a concert patron-exclusive admission to the ICE! attraction.

Christmas at Gaylord Palms will again present the Three Kings Festival, a special commemoration of the extended holiday season celebrated by many Christians in Spain and Latin America honoring the Three Wise Men and their visit to meet baby Jesus as told in the Gospel of Matthew. Among the special activities planned is a musical show “The Journey of Los Tres Reyes Magos” along with special food and beverage options. The event will run from December 27 through January 5. 

CHRISTMAS CLASSICS RETURN

“Holiday thrills” take on a whole new meaning during Cirque Dreams Unwrapped, a 25-minute, action-packed experience featuring soaring acrobatics, theatricality and imagination that will have guests on the edge of their seats. Cirque Dreams Unwrapped features new acts and performers each year to bring to life a magical and timeless Christmas wonderland, all imagined by Broadway director and renowned Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg.

Gaylord Palms’ St. Augustine atrium will be home to an all-new, dazzling light show for the 2019 season. The multisensory experience will feature a new musical score accompanied with millions of dancing, choreographed lights all around the resort’s six-story Christmas tree during nightly shows.

Guests exploring the meandering paths inside the resort’s Everglades atrium will find the Christmas Tree Trail, a display of nine magnificent trees provided by Balsam Hill^TM.  Sparkle the Elf, Santa’s chief Christmas Tree Decorator, has personally prepared these for grand display at Gaylord Palms.  From snowmen and candy canes to reindeer and nutcrackers, each tree represents one of Sparkle’s favorite things about Christmas, with one even honoring the Florida-themed resort!

The Secret Santa Scavenger Hunt will have families and friends enlisting in Santa’s Secret Service to decode some fun. Guests will utilize their very own Santa’s Secret Service Decoder Ring to decipher clues to become full-fledged members of Santa’s Secret Service. Only the most elite yuletide sleuths will be able to locate the unique Christmassy clues hidden throughout the resort’s atrium to break the code and earn a Santa’s Secret Service badge.

All ages will delight in the holiday hijinks inside the Naughty or Nice Escape Room, as mischievous Jack Frost has moved the names of “Nice” Gaylord guests onto the Naughty side of Santa’s delivery list! Guests will need to work together to follow the clues and solves the puzzles to secure a spot on the better side and avoid a stocking full of coal!           

The immersive, interactive Reindeer Express Post Office returns this year, where everyone isinvited to jot down their top Christmas wishes on a postcard before entering this special facility to launch their wishes off on a journey to Santa.

Festive Alpine Village will again be the central hub for holiday happenings. In addition to ICE!, the village is home to various attractions and shows, Photos with Santa, seasonal food and beverage options plus holiday retail locations, including a Build-A-Bear Workshop®, where imaginations soar. Guests choose from all kinds of furry friends to make and bring home, including a Gaylord Hotels-exclusive bear.

Gingerbread Decorating Corner returns, now located inside the Alpine Village Sweet Shop! Guests may select a gingerbread house or a themed cookie kit to enjoy a sticky and fun interactive experience, creating sweet souvenirs to take home. The Alpine Village Sweet Shop will offer additional candies and treats for purchase to decorate sugary masterpieces or to delight someone’s sweet tooth. The deliciously fun gingerbread pair, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, will also be available for toasty hugs and holiday photos.

Every evening, the Alpine Village Sweet Shop will present Sugary Sweet Storytime, transporting guests to the world of “The Nutcracker” during an interactive show led by the Sugarplum Fairy herself. The experience is completed with a one-of-a-kind, super sweet, super sparkly and super tasty Sugarplum Hot Chocolate in a festive souvenir mug.

Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions brings the First Lady of the North Pole back to Gaylord Palms as she leads a half-hour interactive show. Guests enjoy classic holiday stories and a sing-a-long, plus a delicious finale as the holiday hostess presents everyone with warm cookies and a glass of cold milk.

Santa’s Snow Throw puts real snow in the hands of guests as they show off their pitching prowess by tossing snowballs at a variety of interactive targets created by Santa’s Elves. Bragging rights go to those with the best aim!

Snow Tubing sends guests zooming down an eight-lane tubing hill covered in real snow. This all-ages attraction offers both single and double tubes to accommodate children and parents.

The best way to experience all of Christmas at Gaylord Palms is with an overnight stay. One-night packages start at $224 plus tax, resort fee and parking. Packages include ICE! tickets for two (with option to add additional adults or children) plus a souvenir family photo. Overnight guests may also schedule a visit to ICE! during the daily hotel guest-exclusive Extra Cool Hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.  Make the holidays merrier and extend the package to stay for multiple nights! For additional information and to book packages or tickets, visit ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com.

Gaylord Palms Resort offers Christmastime field trips for schools, youth organizations and religious groups, customizable with educational or performance opportunities. Special ICE! ticket rates also are available to groups of ten adults or more. To learn more about group experiences, visit GaylordHotelsNews.com/GaylordPalmsFieldTrips.

For companies wishing to offer their staff an unforgettable holiday outing, Gaylord Palms offers the ideal “Everything Christmas” setting for onsite catered events with 10 to 3,000 guests, with or without an ICE! experience. To learn more about planning a holiday event, contact [email protected].

Christmas at Gaylord Palms is open daily from November 25, 2019 through January 5, 2020 including holidays.

Gaylord Palms Resort offers a mix of entertainment year-round, creating a superior guest experience in one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Guests are welcomed into the resort’s 4.5-acre soaring glass atrium featuring winding waterways, lush gardens and animal habitats. Our extraordinary amenities include fine and casual dining, spa and shopping – all conveniently located within minutes of the Orlando area’s theme parks.

Learn more about the resort at GaylordPalms.com and stay connected with all the resort happenings by following @GaylordPalms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Showbiz is all about the CGI, high definition graphics, the action and the glitz and glam, all of which is often mimicked by leading gaming brands. The unique partnership between the movie and the gaming industry has on more than one occasion successfully delivered a masterpiece, allowing fans to be a part of the action, romance or fun depending on their movie preference.

One of the biggest industries to boom in 2019 is the online casino industry. The success of video slots based on movies has thrived through the availability of free online slots and as a result, there have been a number of fascinating releases to grip the attention of online audience. According to accurate readings from both movie critics and gaming providers, these are the 10 most popular movies morphed into video gaming.

Gladiator

This golden oldie has proved to be an incredible movie hit with a rather intense storyline. The game is just as intense as you once again witness Russell Crowe perform his artful warrior strategies over 50 paylines and 5 reels. What makes this box office hit remain a popular choice amongst gamers is the 100 free spins bonus round.

Superman

It seems like Superman has been transformed from a comic character into movies, series, games and all sorts of paraphernalia. It goes without saying that this is one comic hero who will most assuredly remain in the top 7 rankings simply based on the popularity of this DC Comic character. On another note, the second Superman and Man of Steel are also included under the title and can also be found in gaming lobbies.

The Dark Knight

No list is complete without the mention of Batman. The Dark Knight Rises was made famous before its release, when fans caught wind of it. What made it a memorable movie turned game was the unfortunate loss of Heath Ledger, a famous Hollywood actor with a bright future ahead, taken far too soon. However, fans are still lapping up the excitement trough the video slot game which has been redesigned to deliver a multitude of bonus features while unlocking snippets of the movie.

Planet of the Apes

Way ahead of its times, in both the movie and the gaming industry, Planet of the Apes has managed to collect a number of fans thanks to outstanding graphics and an intricate appealing gaming interface. Andy Serkisis the mastermind behind the movie and NetEnt is the expert gaming provider to have recreated the movie into a gaming hit.

Pink Panther

Once a classic, always a classic. Pink Panther may be more popular in the gaming realm as our current generation evolves and forgets the classic cartoon hits many enjoyed as kids. Now available for adults, Pink Panther is a progressive jackpot creation from NetEnt and a favourite amongst classical movie and cartoon lovers as well as high rollers.

Rocky

No doubt Sylvester Stallone will be making an appearance as one of the top movie hits, full stop. Now gamers too can enjoy the classic movie theme music, high hits and a number of bonus features which just brings back the world of memories!

Highlander

Now this is one blockbuster to live on with the immortals. Although a true classic, the game can still be found in many gaming lobbies.

Although these are classic movies and the millennial player prefers to enjoy more modern gaming hits, there are also a number available. Twilight, Jumanji, Ted, Jurassic Park and several others have been released in the past year. So should there be any recent movies to make millions, you can bet on it, it will only be a matter of time before it turns into a gaming sensation.

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Many of the things you will plan to do on vacation will depend on where you travel. It’s true that every single city has something unique to offer, but every city has a lot more things in common than you think.

You aren’t doomed to spend all of your time next to the hotel pool if you aren’t sure what kinds of activities are worth doing where you’re staying. No matter where you find yourself during your travels, these ideas will give you a great place to start because they can be found in nearly every city across the globe.

Listen to Some Local Live Music

There is always an option to listen to some live music when you’re on vacation. Even if you’re in a small town seemingly in the middle of nowhere, if you ask the locals, they’ll likely be able to tell you about a bar that hosts live music at least once a week.

Of course, many cities have unique venues that host musical acts, and many of them have buildings that are just as interesting to tour as it is to see the musical act itself. For example, the Grand Ole Opry is located in Nashville, Tennessee and is known around the world for hosting modern, classic, and local musical acts.

Listening to big name bands is always an option, but focus on listening in to some local music. You can learn about the local culture, and you just may discover a new band that you like.

Visit an Art Museum

Nearly every city has an art museum. It’s true that some are bigger than others, and some contain more famously-known artists than others, but every kind of museum is worth a visit.

Paintings not really your thing? Art museums contain a lot more than just two-dimensional paintings and drawings. Some contain pottery, jewelry, textiles, and much more.

If you’ve got kids, you should definitely visit the local art museum. They will experience many benefits of visiting the museum, and it’s not likely to be something that’s part of the curriculum at school. The only way to get closer to the arts and be inspired is if you expose your kids yourself, so why not do it on vacation!

Visit a History Museum

Just as every city is likely to have an art museum, so too is every populated area likely to have a history museum. Just like every art museum is different, every history museum is different too.

You can learn a lot about the local area by visiting a museum, but you’re also likely to discover some quirky history that you never knew existed by entering a weird museum.

Some of the most interesting museums you’ll find around the world include:

• The Dog Collar Museum in Kent, United Kingdom
• International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine
• The Lunchbox Museum in Columbus, Georgia
• The Sewer Museum in Paris, France
• Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico

Catch an Act

Musical acts were mentioned earlier on the list as a must-do activity on your next vacation, but that isn’t the only kind of act you should seek out when you’re looking for something to do.

There are many different kinds of acts that you can find in nearly any city. You can catch a set by a local comedian, see a community play, or even catch a magic act.

If you’re having a hard time finding local talent, head to the town square or wander around downtown. You might run into a juggler or a dancer.

Find Something Free

Just because you don’t have a lot of money doesn’t mean you can’t have a great time on vacation! Every city has plenty of things to do for free, if you know where to look.

Many museums are free, which is an even better reason to check out some art or learn about the local history, but there are other free things you can do too. Search for free local events on the internet, stop by a local farmer’s market, or find a free walking tour.

There are a lot of things you can do on vacation, but sometimes, having all those choices can be overwhelming. In other cases, you may not even know what’s available where you’re staying! This list of ideas is a great place to start when looking for something fun to do on your next vacation.

November 26 – 29, 2008 India experienced several of the most dramatic days in its history – the attack of the terrorist organization “Lashkar-e-Tayyiba” on Mumbai. The objectives were Victoria Station, the Oberoi Hotel, the police station, and the culmination was hostage drama at the Taj Mahal Hotel. These events became the basis of the thriller “Hotel Mumbai” directed by Anthony Maras.

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The plot

On November 26^th a group of young people on boats are ferried to India. Their goal is to die, but to die by performing jihad – and “to avenge the poverty and misery that the infidels doomed them to.” One group attacks the station, the second – a cafe, and eventually a wave of chaos carries them into the luxury Taj Mahal hotel. The plot gathers other heroes – waiter Arzhun, chef Hemant Oberoi, rich architect David Duncan with wife, Russian oligarch Vasiliy Archevskiy and other guests.

The first impression

The film is watched smoothly from the very beginning: the authors were able to show the “brilliance and poverty of India”, walking side by side. The waiter Arzhun comes to work from a poor apartment in a glittering luxury hotel, the terrorists jump in good suits to the shore of a dirty Ganges to begin their mission in the name of a fanatical idea.

Actually, the drama of the characters here does not set off the real facts of the assault, when special forces from Delhi had to wait all day, the red-hot drama of the fight – which is transmitted through excellent camera work and sound. It was almost impossible for the authors to show them human, to reveal the motives of even armed fanatics, as is usual in Hollywood movies. Also in this movie, there is no traditional image of a superhero – the hero is everyone who has shown restraint and the ability to support others. This movie has short inserts also used in a real documentary.

The characters

The characters are quite diverse – from the terrorists, who are shown more likely to be victims of fanaticism and their general social situation, to characters that change during the film. As an example, the Russian businessman Vasiliy Archevskiy, performed by Jason Isaacs, cynically sorting out the cards of elite “call girls” in a restaurant, and use his knowledge of psychology to return the self-control to the survivals. The waiter Arzhun, also appears from the unexpected side organizing a departure of the guests to the safe place.

Conclusion

Almost the only complaint to this film is the fact that the artistic performance will never accurately convey the drama of real people, but in terms of the intensity, “Hotel Mumbai” perfectly conveys those red-hot and dramatic events that took the lives of 175 people.

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Hollywood has always been in love with the world of gambling. The result of this affection is a large number of gambling-related movies that have been made to date. We don’t blame them as we understand this entirely.

A large number of movies that explore this topic have turned into classics that people watch again and again. These pieces of art are appreciated both by those who enjoy placing a bet or spinning the reels from time to time and by those who have never entered a casino or a sportsbook before.

Regardless of which group you fall into, we’ve collected a list of hard to believe facts about popular gambling movies that will certainly spark your interest. Check them out!

1.  Casino Royale: The Most Expensive Gambling Movie

Gambling movies do not have to be very expensive to make. However, the producers and directors usually reserve a large budget to present the luxury and the opulence of casino resorts. If you also add James Bond to that story, you get the most expensive gambling movie ever.

According to this infographic, the production cost ended up being $150 million.

2.  250 Gambling Movies Filmed in Las Vegas

As you can assume, Las Vegas is the most popular destination for making gambling movies. In the past 70 years, more than 250 movies have been made in Sin City. This does not surprise us as Las Vegas is basically one huge casino resort.

The most popular destination for filming in Vegas is the Strip, where all of the most luxurious casinos are located.

3.  Gambling Movies Are Bad for Business

Many people are against movies about gambling because they believe this is a way to promote another vice. However, that’s far from the truth as these movies often promote negative images about gambling as a whole.

For example, the typical Hollywood gambler is run down, addicted, in debt, with little support from his loved ones. Gamblers are also shown as cheaters and immoral individuals, and the Hollywood gambling world is ruled by the mafia.

4.  Six Gambling Movies Made Between 1908-1930

Did you know that gambling movies only became popular after WW2? In the infant years of filmography, gambling was not at all an important topic. In 22 years between 1908 and 1930, just six gambling-related titles were made in the whole world. However, today, we can choose from hundreds of awesome movies that were filmed around the world. 

5.  Gambling Movie Stars Love Gambling

A lot of popular movie stars who played significant roles in gambling movies have started to like gambling in real life as well. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood include George Clooney, Edward Norton, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and so on.

Some of them, like Clooney, for example, have become entrepreneurs and opened their own casino resorts. Others, like Affleck, have ended up struggling with gambling addiction for a time.

6.  Gambling Movies Are Not Realistic

Hollywood is generally not always trying to be as realistic as possible. That’s true when it comes to gambling movies as well. If you come from the gambling world and you watch one of the popular movies about this topic, you will notice a lot of scenes that are not at all realistic.

Such scenes include those where gamblers are able to make consistent wins and earn millions. This is something that does not happen in real life. You could get lucky a couple of times in a row, but luck will not stand by your side all night long.

With the recent development of online casinos, which has caused a transformation in how people all over the world play their favourite casino games, online slots have become very popular. While traditionally, games such as blackjack, poker, and roulette have dominated the world of gambling, online slots are now more popular than ever before. This is often explained as due to the simple and easy to understand plots and genres that online slots seem to follow, as well as the immersive graphics that technological advances have been able to offer players.

However, one of the latest trends in online slot machines is the development of themes, plots, and genres based on popular TV shows. While TV programmes are continuing to get better, both in terms of their narrative as well as special effects, it is no surprise that online slot developers are jumping on the popularity of current TV shows. Even some of the more traditional and classic shows, such as cartoons can be found at online casinos in the form of a modern slot machine. Slot machines based on TV shows offer players to immerse themselves, even further into the imaginary world created by the programme, such as fantasy kingdoms, your favourite game show, or even a popular reality TV show. When it comes to playing online slot machines that are based on TV shows, the opportunities are endless.

Game of Thrones

While the phenomena that is Game of Thrones has gone from strength to strength since the American network channel, HBO, brought G R R Martin’s book series to life through the creation of an on-screen TV series, it has also become a very popular online slot machine. If you loved the books or the series, then this is the game for you. Provided by Microgaming, the Game of Thrones slot machine has some of the best graphics available, meaning that you truly are playing the game of thrones! The 4 main houses of Westoros that we have all come to either love or hate, Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, and Baratheon feature in the online slot game, and you can pick to join and defend your chosen house, or make an attempt for the Iron Throne yourself!

Family Guy

The popular American animated sitcom follows the life of the Griffin family that is currently in its 17^th season. Game developers have jumped on the show’s popularity and developed its very own slot machine for fans to enjoy. Through this game, you can spend some time in Quahog and immerse yourself in Seth MacFarlane’s imaginary world. The slot machine has 30 paylines and 5 reels for you to enjoy, meaning that you have a good chance of becoming a winner. It offers great high-quality graphics and realistic sound effects that will bring the slot themes to life.

Bullseye

If you enjoy a bit of nostalgia, then this online slot is the one for you. This typically British game show that ran from 1981 to 2006 and followed a darts theme, has now been brought back to life by online slot machine developers. This is also supported and provided by industry leaders Microgaming, and this retro game will transport you right back to the youth of your 80’s. From the well-known theme tune to the recognisable voice of presenter Jim Bowen, this is a great reflection of the tv show. The famous game mascot Bully is the highest valued symbol in the entire game, so be sure to keep looking out for him! Bullseye is an easy to navigate game and if you were a fan of the TV show, then it won’t take you long to figure out how everything works. Bullseye the online slot also provides free spins, and any wins you do have during your first 15 free spins will be doubled!

Britain’s Got Talent

Popular and current talent show Britain’s Got Talent is providing us with even more entertainment through the development of its very own slot machine. The TV show, produced by talent manager and talent show judge Simon Cowell, has provided the world with icons such as Susan Boyle and dance troupe Diversity, and many of the show’s favourites feature in the game. By spinning the wheel, you will find out which acts will represent you, and through the live show bonus you can get the chance to decide which acts to take through to the live finals. The plot is very similar to the talent show itself, so fans of Britain’s Got Talent will enjoy everything that the online slot has to offer.

Due to the popularity of both new and old TV shows, it is hardly surprising that more and more slot games are being developed with these shows in mind. As their titles are well-known, they are also becoming increasingly popular with online players.

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The holidays are right around the corner believe it or not, we are less than halfway to the season. X-Shot from ZURU Toys is looking to take the win for this holiday season. They have tons of great new products for kids of every age. If you are looking for the perfect gift, check out some of the amazing products below and get a jump start on the holidays.

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Bunch O Balloons Party is available in Walmart. The ZURU Bunch O Balloons Party Pump Starter Pack with attachment accessories and two balloon stems (16 balloons) SRP $16.99 and ZURU Bunch O Balloons 3 stem (24 Balloon) packs including a helium adaptor will be offered in various colors for SRP $9.99. Shop Walmart at and Target.

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif – “Are you ready kids?” Just in time for the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants, Alpha Group, the global master toy partner of Nickelodeon’s iconic and top-rated animated series, is introducing a brand-new, never-before-seen product line. Building upon two decades of incredible SpongeBob content and fandom, these toys have evolved from the conventional preschool toy range and are certain to excite a multi-generation fan base – Kids, Tweens, Teens and Millennials. The company’s imaginative range includes collectible pop culture figures, fun-loving novelties, plush and – for the first-time ever – SpongeBob toys that include Nickelodeon Slime! SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged as a global pop culture phenomenon since first premiering on Nickelodeon in July 1999. The series has been the most-watched animated program for more than 17 consecutive years, is seen in over 208 countries and translated in more than 55 languages. The Spring line up hitting retail now is as follows:

Slimeez with Nickelodeon Slime Experience the world of Bikini Bottom like never before with SpongeBob Slimeez Figures! Load each 3-inch figure with Nickelodeon Slime (included), push and watch the ooey gooey Slime ooze through the figures. Six figures are available this spring at Target, each packaged with 2oz. Slime and collectible SpongeBob cube for the ultimate blind package experience. Will you find the rare Gold SpongeBob Slimeez? Seven figures debut in Fall. Ages 6+, SRP: $6.99 – Slimeez in action :

SpongeBob StretchPants Play with SpongeBob in a crazy new way! Stretch his arms and legs to activate over 20 unique silly sounds and phrases from SpongeBob himself! Parents, siblings and friends can join in the fun by grabbing an arm and a leg. Keep pulling to hear what he will say next! The more you pull, the funnier he gets! Available on Amazon and Target for ages 4+, SRP: $24.99.

Masterpiece Memes 8-inch collectible vinyl figures bring to life fan favorite show and movie moments that have now become some of the most popular viral memes. Featuring exceptional details and window packaging for collector displays, the Spring Masterpiece Memes figures include Mocking SpongeBob, Imaginaaation SpongeBob, Surprised Patrick, Spongegar and Handsome Squid ward. Available at Amazon and Target for ages 6+, SRP: $19.99

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SpongePop CulturePants The 4.5-inch vinyl collectible figures celebrate and capture iconic pop culture in a unique SpongeBob way. The Spring line includes B-Movie SpongeBob, Patrick and Dr. Plankton, based on the horror episodes from the show, as well as Old Timey SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward in an all-new timeless style inspired by the golden age of animation. Available on Amazon for ages 6+, SRP: $9.99

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Trying to notice visible signs of an online betting addiction might be harder than an addiction to drugs; however, signs are always there. As indicated by the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling, both conventional and web online gambling addiction are at times alluded to as “hidden ailments” given the absence of physical symptoms or signs. Add to this the probability that somebody addicted to online gambling will deny an issue exists and it’s comprehensible how this condition can remain covered up.

The internet gaming business keeps on developing significantly as an ever-increasing number of gamblers visit these websites. By realizing how to recognize an addiction, you (or a friend or family member) may have a chance at stopping this problem in its tracks.

Questions to Ask Yourself

Regardless of whether it’s you or a loved one you’re worried about, the responses to specific crucial questions may help give a better picture of online gambling’s general effects. Key questions to pose are:

·         Have you at any point experienced difficulty controlling the urge to gamble? Would you be able to leave freely?

·         Have you at any point attempted to borrow money to bolster wagering propensity?

·         Have you at any point lost a job as a result of gambling?

·         Have you at any point lost a dear one or spouse due to gambling?

·         Are your loved ones worried about how frequently you gamble or the amount you spend whenever you gamble?

1.   Preoccupation

One huge sign of addiction to gambling is a distraction. Distraction happens when the gambler continually thinks of betting. They may frequently have flashes of experience in gambling. The card shark’s life is now centered on wagering and how to obtain cash with which to bet. An engrossed gambler may dodge out of specific commitments and spend some money assigned for other purposes to fulfill the urge to gamble.

2.   Tolerance

Much like the same way drug abuser becomes tolerant of the substance that they are taking, one of the significant signs of this addiction is that the gambler becomes tolerant of gambling. The person winds up tolerant when they need more money to accomplish the desired sensation, similarly as a cocaine addict needs more and more cocaine.

3.   Chasing Losses

Some of these gamblers say they’re only trying to win back the money they’ve lost. They’ll say once they cash out big, they are going to stop. Or on the other hand that they lost since they changed strategies or weren’t lucky. In any case, when they chase their misfortunes, they end up heaping up considerably more loss, and most time debts.

4.   Borrowing Money

What do neurotic gamblers do when wagering sends them into financial trouble? They borrow money—from their friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers, without always telling the real reason they need the cash. They may likewise have other people pay their debts. They may maximize their credit cards or go for a second mortgage.

5.   Always Wagering More

Like somebody who has alcohol or drugs problems, gamblers who are addicted have to up their “dose” of wagering to enjoy it. As it were, they need to wager increasingly more to get the sort of surge they need. Lamentably, the more they wager, the more they lose.

5.   Being Obsessed with Gambling

At the point when this occurs, gamblers can’t quit thinking about the last time they wagered and next time they’ll gamble. Any reason is enough to embark on wagering, and they will try any strategy to get the needed amount of money.

6.   Being Unable To Stop Gambling

A lot of gamblers know they ought to stop at some point, and they really want to quit. They try over and over, yet can’t fight the urge to gamble.

7.   Illegal Acts

Many fanatic gamblers become so needing money for their addiction that they decide to steal—through fraud, theft, or embezzlement —to proceed with their propensities.

8.   Losing Significant Relationships

Another sign of the fixation is the way the gambler’s relationships get affected; jobs educational opportunities, personal relationships, etc. Lastly, any harm or misfortunes coming about because of excess internet gambling can be viewed as warning signs of addiction and action should be taken immediately.

There are some platforms that offer moderately sized slot games where you don’t have to become an addict to enjoy all that they bring to the table. Visit this site to learn more about such games.

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The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 was the 25^th event of the E3, where the leading hardware manufacturers, publishers, and software developers in the game industry present new and upcoming products to the members of the video gaming community. It took place in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center from the 11^th to the 13^th of June, 2019. If you could not make it to the event, you can just watch the live stream on YouTube. Other platforms such as IGN might stream the event, but your best bet is YouTube. The event has been primarily sponsored in recent years by AMD and Intel, but now it is being sponsored by Epic Gaming. Epic Gaming is not the favourite of most PC gamers, but what can they do about it? Besides, a lot of gaming companies made their presence felt such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Devolver Digital, Bethesda Softworks, PC Gaming Show, Ubisoft, and Square Enix. Sony, however, held no press conference before the event.

The E3 2019 was the bomb, and it is no doubt that a lot of gaming industries flooded the event with all their latest releases in store for their fans. This is, however, interesting to notice that E3 was dominated by PC games than actual console games. This is a bit astonishing, although it is clear to every gamer that most PC games can played on the top console games, if not all, in the industry today. We might want to discuss that in full detail, but we can’t ignore the fact that Sony Computer Entertainment was going to be absent from the E3! Sony confirmed late in 2018 that they would not attend the event because (in their words) “they are looking for inventive opportunities to connect with their community”. We can’t say why the sudden decision to be absent, but we know other gaming industries were there. Several companies like Microsoft, Ubisoft, EA, Nintendo, among others made some ground-breaking announcements about their newest releases and future products. This is why a lot of games were announced at the event, such Cyberpunk 2077, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, FIFA 2020, and much more.

Ninja Theory was one of the first developers to take center stage at E3 with their Bleeding Edge game that was unfortunately leaked a few days before E3,2019. Gearbox announced its Borderline 3 game, the highly anticipated game with slit screenplay release date is set for September 13, 2019. The new Call of Duty Modern Warfare will take you to the modern battleground with characters that just might second guess orders and let’s not forget the good news, cross-play support is happening. Cyberpunk 2077 stole the show at the E3, 2019 although its viewing was shown to a selected few behind closed door sessions. The game is set to be released in 2020, it stars Keanu Reeves and it can be completed without a single kill. Juicy details and new trailers on other PC games such as Gear 5, The Outer Worlds, Watch Dogs Legion, Outriders, Elden Ring, Marvel Avengers, Star Jedi, and Pokemon were revealed. X-box announced 60 new games while more information on the release date and features of Project Scarlett by Microsoft was revealed. One of the biggest stories that made the rounds during the E3 conference came from Square Enix. The gaming company revealed that the Final Fantasy 7 remake will be released on March 3, 2020, and it will cover on Midgar region.

There were lots of things to do besides listening and viewing new releases of several game companies. For instance, an e-sport zone was created to shine the spotlight on its gaming culture art, music and fashion. There were professional gamers, developer interviews on games such as Outer Worlds and pro-am tournaments on PURG amongst others. Epic used this opportunity to promote its Fortnite e-sport tournament. The company offered players the chance to participate in Time Trials, Player vs Player, and Arcade games at their respective stations. Epic’s free play pro-am tournament connected its Block Party and E3 activations by giving attendees the chance to compete in a Time Trial challenge to win a spot on one of the 8 competing teams. The team that won at the Block Party would be flown to New York City with a friend to watch the games biggest e-sports tournament, Fortnite World Cup Final taking place at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre (Arthur Ashe Stadium) on the 26^th to 28^th of July 2019. This tournament is no joke as there is a $30 million prize pool to be won which is slightly higher than the £20 million prize pool won at the recent Dota 2 tournament. It is going to be the largest prize pool in e-sports history and this just shows that there is a boom in the e-sport industry and the stakes will get higher as the as market grows.

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