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December 2017

The best of 2017 (so far)

Every year, we come across films that completely surprise us — either because they were worse than expected or (rarely) because they were better than expected. Obviously, based on the director or the actors attached, our mind sub-consciously attaches a certain level of expectations with the film. So, for instance, ‘Dunkirk’ is a film that met our very high expectations. The same is true for ‘The Shape of Water’. While, a film like ‘The Book of Henry’ turned out to be much worse than expected. This article is about the films that was way better than expected. Here’s the list of 10 surprisingly good movies of 2017.
Note: The order is not related to the rankings.

1. Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast” creates an air of enchantment from its first moments, one that lingers and builds and takes on qualities of warmth and generosity as it goes along. It’s a beautiful movie, both in look and spirit, one of the joys of 2017.A live-action version of the 1991 Disney animation, it places at its center Emma Watson as Belle, who gets one of the finest introductions a movie could devise. She walks through an idyllic yet workaday French farming town, circa 1700, reading a book, a young woman of intellectual aspiration, and hence a

local rarity. In this world, she stands out and yet blends in, perfectly at home and yet comfortable being apart. Watson lends Belle an ease of self too natural to be called self-assurance. It’s more like contented being.

2. Atomic Blonde
Set in the late ’80s, Atomic Blonde opens with iconic footage of President Ronald Reagan calling for the demolition of the Berlin Wall. The opening title cards briefly explain the wall and the era’s political turmoil before informing us, via punk-ish graffiti sprayed across the screen, “This is not that story.”

In one of the most striking cinematic introductions in recent memory, we meet Theron’s Lorraine Broughton, covered in bruises and soaking in an ice bath. She sits on the edge of the tub and plunks ice cubes from her bath into a glass, filling it with Stoli and gulping it down without the slightest wince. If you’ve been waiting for a female 007, she’s here — and she might be even cooler than Bond with all his ridiculous gadgets.

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Best Blogging Sites

Here's presenting you a list of the best blogging sites available on the internet. Blogging has now become a hobby and a platform to showcase personal interests for many. Here's a quick-start guide listing the best blogging sites around. Cheerio!

1. WordPress

I’m putting the best foot forward here and starting with the great WordPress. This platform is easily the most popular choices for bloggers and web designers of all kinds.

WordPress is responsible for 76.5 million blogs and counting! The reason why it’s so popular has to do with its flexibility and unique features, such as the ability to customize your permalinks. The tools at your disposal here are ideal for beginners, but there’s enough depth and freedom for veterans to stretch their legs as well.

On top of this, WordPress has themes and plugins. These two features allow you to easily customize the look and feel of your site. Themes will give you structured layouts and plugins will add functionality like SEO tracking, analytics, social media share buttons, and plenty more.

WordPress is constantly improving and being updated as well. It’s open-source design allows anyone to tweak the program and add new functionality as they see fit.

What Types of Blogs Should Use WordPress?

Personal blogs
Online portfolios
eCommerce sites
Just about any type of site, really

2. Blogger

Blogger is a household name thanks to it being owned by Google. This is the best option for those who are looking for something very quick and very simple.

Since Google is the king of user-friendly design, you’ll have a Blogger set up within minutes and a post published within an hour. It really is that simple. The downside, of course, is that there’s not a lot for advanced users.

What Types of Blogs are Good For Blogger?

Simple and clean personal blogs
Niche-focused blogs
Beginners looking to try blogging

3. Ghost

Ghost is another open-source blogging platform that has a focus on welcoming advanced users into a platform where they have complete control over the look and feel of their website.

In that way, Ghost is very much like WordPress, but it offers a few features that make it stand out from the crowd. For starters, there’s a split-screen editor that offers a live preview on the right while you work on the left.

Support for multiple users also adds the ability to work in tandem and collaborate with your team or a fellow author on your blog. The content is organized in the same way you would see emails, which makes it easy to pick and choose your workflow.

What Types of Blogs Should Use Ghost?

Blogs with advanced and intricate design
Online businesses
Blogs with a large team of writers

4. Tumblr

Tumblr showed up a little late when compared to the other major platforms. It has the unique approach of focusing on “micro blogging.” This term refers to the way posts are uploaded on the platform.

You’re not going to see any long-form 2,000 word posts here. Instead, you’ll see short little quips and a ton of animated gifs. It’s a different world than most other platforms, but you can’t deny the charm and simplicity it offers.

Which Types of Sites Should Use Tumblr?

Personal blogs
Author blogs
Artist blogs

5. Weebly

With Weebly we’re crossing into the world of website builders. These are perfect for beginners who don’t have any web design experience. Web builders allow you to easily drag-and-drop new elements into your theme.

It takes the complications out of web design and does all the coding in the background so you can focus on the end result. There’s a free account option that lets you dive in and check out the various tools and features on offer.

You’ll be able to create extremely professional looking websites that are also mobile-responsive for maximum rankings on Google and other search engines.

Another nice feature is the ability to download the site’s code so you can keep the formatting if you move to another platform.

Who Should Use Weebly?

Beginner bloggers or business owners
Businesses looking to create a professional online storefront
Bloggers looking to get something up and running fast

6. Medium

For those who simply want to see their thoughts and ideas take root on the internet, Medium is a great way to get it done. You can join a community of people who are from all walks of life.

For the sheer “feel” of blogging, you can’t beat the simplicity that Medium offers. This is a place where you can have your voice heard without the responsibility of a full-time blogger.

The fact that it’s also a free and open platform means that you can jump in quickly, write about anything that you’re passionate about, and share it with the world.

You’ll also be able to read other people’s work which will in turn inspire new content for you. It’s a beautiful way to get in touch with the spirit of blogging.

Who is Medium For?

People with strong opinions or unique perspectives
Someone who simply wants to feel what it’s like to blog
A curious blog reader who wants to try their hand at the craft

7. Wix

Wix promises to give you an incredible looking website without requiring any knowledge of coding whatsoever. This is another website builder, but you really can’t argue with the results people get.

Professional results, without the need for advanced web design knowledge, is a massive benefit of using Wix. Businesses will also find a lot to love here. The company offers plenty of tools and designs to assist growing businesses.

The designs on offer all exhibit a strong understanding of today’s styles and best practices. It’s a very well maintained blogging platform. The company is continuously growing and the user base is a loyal bunch.

Overall, Wix ranks in the top among other website builders. If you need great results with simple and easy to use tools, this is a great pick.

What Types of Bloggers Should Use Wix?

eCommerce websites are a great fit here.
Small businesses
Artists and writers
Beginners

8. Squarespace

Squarespace wants to help you create a website that looks like you spent a ton of money on it. The end results with this platform are extremely polished, responsive, and visually pleasing websites.

Squarespace is a great option for websites that have a lot of dependence on their layout and design. The options here will give you the ability to make a website with image-focused design and a very clean look.

This platform is a website builder like some of the others on this list. As a result of that, you can easily make tweaks to the design without ever touching a line of code. That level of convenience is spectacular.

Digging deeper into this platform, there’s a feature called Cover Pages that lets you create scrolling layouts that can be combined with a template or made on its own. This adds a flourish to your website that would normally require an intense amount of coding.

Each and every template you use on Squarespace is also responsive, meaning it will appear properly on desktops and mobile devices. This may not seem huge, but it has a gigantic impact on your success in both search rankings and with customers.

What makes this platform stand out from other website builders is the thoughtfulness put into the design options. What I mean by that, is the fact that everything is laid out in a simple and user-friendly way.

Everything from colors, to font, to spacing and sidebar width can be tweaked at the touch of a button.

Who Should Use Squarespace?

Business owners
Bloggers who want a very flashy web design
Beginner’s looking for a user-friendly website builder

9. Penzu

Penzu is focused on the originalpurpose of blogs as online journals. This platform takes that approach as its main focus with great results. You can sign up for free and choose from different types of journals.

Some of them are public, others are private. You can tweak the settings in any way you like and let your thoughts take form on the page. If you’re trying to form a schedule, there’s another great feature here that lets you receive email reminders when you’re supposed to post.

By default, the journal entries you have are private, but you can choose to make public. You’ll have options for your cover, background, and font to make the journal unique to you and your personality.

Who Should Use Penzu

Someone who wants to have a blog for journaling purposes.
A beginner looking to try out blogging.
Someone who loves journaling, but wants to go digital.

10. SVBTLE

SVBTLE immediately captures your attention when you arrive by saying that it was designed to work like the human brain. It’s a platform that not only gives you the ability to blog, but also the inspiration you need to come up with new ideas.

It all starts with a dashboard designed to help you curate ideas and guide you through the process of seeing them come into fruition. Unlike many free blog sites, SVBTLE also promises that they will never take down your blog.

The design of the text editor is geared towards a distraction-free experience that allows you to focus while you work. Finally, the final product is clean and easy to read for your visitors.

It’s slick, simple, and suave. A great platform for bloggers and a great way for writers to grow and develop their ideas.

Who Should Try SVBTLE?

Writers who want a free-flowing platform
Bloggers who struggle with writer’s block
People who need a distraction-free experience

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https://blogbasics.com/free-blog-sites/

About Martial Arts

Introduction of Martial Arts ....

Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a number of reasons: as self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, mental and spiritual development; as well as entertainment and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.

Although the term martial art has become associated with the fighting arts of eastern Asia, it originally referred to the combat systems of Europe as early as the 1550 s. The term is derived from Latin, and means "arts of Mars", the Roman god of war. Some authors have argued that fighting arts or fighting systems would be more appropriate on the basis that many martial arts were never "martial" in the sense of being used or created by professional warriors.............

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Classification of Martial Arts...

Chinese martial art culture is rich with various schools.

According to regions,it is divided into South Chuan and Taijiquan .

According to mountains ad temples , it is divided into Shaolin Chuan , Wu Tang and Erh Mei Chuan.

According to images, it is divided into Snake Chuan, Monkey Chuan and Praying Mantis Kungfu, etc.

In terms of internal and external practice, it is divided into Internal and External Chuan..

According to skills, it is divided into Chuan skills, Weapons , Qigong and Wrestling.

According to sports form, current martial art is divided into Martial art skills, Hand fighting & Wrestling.

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Martial Arts Techniques :-

Traditionally, martial arts were identified as fighting arts that originated in Asia. However, as the understanding of martial arts has expanded, combative arts created outside of Asia began to be labeled as martial arts.

Martial arts techniques come in many shapes and sizes. There are empty-hand techniques during which the practitioner does not have a weapon. Theses generally involve strikes, kicks and grappling techniques. There are techniques for various weapons—knife, stick, blunt and other edged weapons. There are also disarming and self-defense techniques during which the practitioner is specifically trying to overcome an aggressor.

Martial arts techniques also can include “softer” techniques, like breathing exercises, chi-disruption techniques and meditation.

1. Chokes:-

Chokes—which also are called chokeholds or strangleholds—are grappling holds applied to an opponent or attacker’s neck that can cause unconsciousness or death. They are commonly used in combative sports, close-quarters and hand-to-hand combat, law enforcement, martial arts and self-defense.

2. Joint Locks:-

Joint locks manipulate wrists, elbows, knees, etc., beyond their normal range of motion in order to break or dislocate bones, injure muscles, tear tendons or rip ligaments. These grappling techniques, used in martial arts such as chin na, jujutsu, judo and Brazilianjiu-jitsu, force an opponent/attacker into a submissive, nonthreatening position.

3. Kicks:-

Kicks are strikes that involve the legs, knees, feet or toes. Depending on the intention of the practitioner, his power and/or speed, simple kicks, like the front, side, back or roundhouse kick, can generally be performed one of two ways. First, the practitioner can deliver the kick with a quick snap of the knee and hips. Second, he can deliver it with a powerful hip thrust in which he locks his knees to deliver a focused straight-leg kick.

4. Strikes:-

Characterized as a physical hit with any part of the body or an inanimate object, strikes are meant to cause pain, injury or death to an opponent. For martial artists, striking usually involves hitting with the legs or arms. For the legs, the practitioner strikes with his foot or knees. He also can stomp. For the arms, the practitioner uses his elbows, wrists, fists,or fingers in a variety of ways.

5. Throws/ Takedowns:-

In the past, throws were commonly associated with judo and takedowns with wrestling. However, with the spread of martial arts into mainstream America and the rise of mixed martial arts, throws and takedowns have become synonymous with most martial-arts-influenced combative sports like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, jujutsu, sambo, shuai jiao , sumo and wrestling jiao.

6.Weapon Techniques :-

Martial arts weapon techniques refer to nonballistic weapons. Historically, the earliest known weapons were simple clubs (wood, bone, stone); the individuals with clubs discovered they had an advantage over their unarmed adversaries. This led to armed conflicts in which both parties carried weapons. With both opponents armed, it became necessary to develpo weapon techniques to defeat the opponent -small differences in technique and timing could spell the difference between life and death. The various archaeological ages (Stone, Bronze and Iron) ushered in weapons that were increasingly intricate, efficient, sharp and deadly. more complex weapons often required more advanced training methods: thus the arms race was on.

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The House Of Da Vinci

Hi Player who love to solve puzzle, here is the game for you base on the puzzle of Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci. The House of Da Vinci, a new must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance.

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You’ll encounter mechanical puzzles, brain twisters and various baffling riddles, all based on Da Vinci's actual historic inventions and concepts. With its intuitive single-touch control, playing the game couldn’t be any easier.

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In the minds of Murderers

According to The Lineup:

Do you know the mind of a murderer? Take a long, hard look at these seven interesting facts about murderers. Some are bizarre, others interesting, most are eerie, and one is happy.

While serving a life sentence for murder, James French killed his own cell mate—supposedly because he was afraid of suicide and preferred to be executed. His last words before the electric chair in 1966 were, “How about this for a headline for tomorrow’s paper? ‘French Fries’.”

In 1966, Charles Whitman murdered his wife and mother, then shot 45 random people on a university campus, killing 14 of them. He'd been to five doctors, but still didn't know why he'd been having bad headaches and irrational thoughts, so he left a suicide note requesting an autopsy. They found a brain tumor pressing against his amygdala, which may have caused his uncontrollable emotions and intense headaches.

Juan Catalan—who is not a murderer—spent nearly six months in jail for the murder of a teenage girl until his lawyer found unused footage from HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm that proved he’d been at a Dodger’s game with his six-year-old daughter. He later received a settlement of $320,000 for his false conviction.

In the early 1900s, people believed that smoking cigarettes turned you into a homicidal maniac. The belief was so common that ‘cigarette fiend’ became a valid defense for murder, and the term often accompanied an insanity plea.

Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Silence of the Lambs, and American Horror Story all have characters that were based on serial killer Ed Gein, who was so devastated by his mother’s death that he began to make a ‘woman suit’ from the skin of bodies he stole from a nearby graveyard so he could become her and literally crawl into her skin.

Serial killer Diogo Alves was hanged in 1841 for robbing and murdering over 70 people in Portugal by throwing them off an aqueduct. His severed head was kept in a jar as part of an effort to study the mind of a criminal.

At his third trial, Rodney Alcala acted as his own lawyer and interrogated himself. The ‘Dating Game Killer’ was on the stand for five hours, used a deep voice to ask questions in third person, addressing himself as ‘Mr. Alcala,’ then answered in a normal voice. He was convicted on five counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death three times. It's believed he killed many more than the five women for which he was convicted. Conservative estimates place his victim count at 13, while certain outlets claim that Alcala may have killed up to 130 people.

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