#Lara Moises

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MOISES SUBIO AL MONTE SINAI....

3000 AÑOS ANTES:,

La Biblia (en especial los relatos del Antiguo Testamento) se consideraba el libro más antiguo del mundo, y completamente original, la historia del Edén, la caída del hombre, el Diluvio Universal, se creía que eran obras originales, inspiradas por el verdadero Dios de la tradición judeocristiana.

EL DESCUBRIMIENTO…

La situación cambió dramáticamente a mediados del siglo XIX, cuando las instituciones y sociedades occidentales empezaron a enviar expediciones al Oriente Próximo y a Oriente Medio en busca de evidencias físicas que pudieran confirmar los relatos bíblicos.

Los arqueólogos y los estudiosos que participaron en estos hallazgos y expediciones NO encontraron evidencias que respaldaran esta afirmación, pero en las excavaciones arqueológicas se encontraron con los versiones originales de estos relatos en civilizaciones muy anteriores a la hebrea, como la sumeria.

Así tenemos en la Biblia.....

MOISES SUBE A LA MONTAÑA, DONDE ESTA YHWH

Exodo 33

Moisés dijo al señor:«Por favor, déjame ver tu Gloria.»

Y El le contestó: «Toda mi bondad va a pasar delante de ti, y yo mismo pronunciaré ante ti mi Nombre . Pues tengo piedad de quien quiero, y doy mi preferencia a quien la quiero dar.»

Y agregó: «Pero mi cara no la podrás ver, porque no puede verme el hombre y seguir viviendo.´

En los relatos sumerios.....

GILGAMESH SUBE A LA MONTAÑA, DONDE ESTÁ EL DIOS SUMERIO ENLIL

V tablilla epopeya de Gilgamesh

¡Dénse la vuelta! Ningún mortal viene a la montaña sagrada donde los dioses habitan; el que mira a los dioses a la cara debe morir«. «No puedes ver mi cara, porque ningún hombre podrá verme y vivir«. ( V tablilla epopeya de Gilgamesh )

COINCIDENCIA?

Lara, Federico. Mitos Sumerios y Acadios.

Kramer, Nathan. La Historia empieza en Sumeria.

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JUEVES 18 DE ABRIL 2024

10:30 – 12:20 Sexo outsider Modera Clara Galé

-Bruno Monfort - Un twink entre els matolls/Un twink entre los matorrales: reflexions teòrico-metodològiques entorn el cruising

- Lara Alonso C. - Un twink entre los matorrales/Un twink entre els matolls: Sexo interdisciplinario y el observador observado

-Iván Gallardo - Deseando los cuidados en contextos chemsex

-Luis Periáñez - Éxtasis o ketamina. Usos queer del cuerpo en José Esteban Muñoz y Mckenzie Wark.

12:20 – 12:40 Descanso

12:40- 14:00 Sudor bollero Modera Melani Penna

-Marta Vusquets y Lucas Platero – Conversatorio sobre deseo y perspectivas sexuales lesbotransfeministas: la experiencia de bolleras al vapor

-Paula Robleño - Pienso en ser bollera pegajosa, retorcida y afectada

-Gloria Fortún y Marta Vusquets - Encuentro poético

14:00-15:00 Comida 

15:00-16:00 TALLERES simultáneos

Taller 1: Para lo que me queda en el convento, follamos dentro (Kristina Blázquez y Elena Martínez)

Taller 2: El rol-play de los deseos expandidos. (Ana Olmedo)

Taller 3: Amando en red: Intersecciones entre no monogamias consensuadas y budismo (Oscar Lecuona)

16:10- 17:00

Lucía Egaña - Los saberes compostados y la inflamación (Lectura comentada)

17:00- 17:50 Cibersexx Modera Luis Alegre

-Alex Artime - Aprendiendo el sexo: tecnovirginales y neodeseantxs en el internet de los 2000

-Alejandro Mardones - Crash: sexualidades posthumanas y reterritorializaciones monstruosas

17:50 – 18:10 Descanso

18:10-19:00 Sexo y palabra Modera Moises F. Cano

-León A. Damián - Los archivos de la poesía somática en la imagen fantasma de Hervé Guibert

-Rosas - Repensando el deseo: etiquetas, sexualidad y afectos

19:00-19:25

Malena Hidalgo y Liliana Ang - Po/éticas de una casa amorosa (perfomance)

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Judô encerra o ano de competições com participação na ADR

Judô encerra o ano de competições com participação na ADR

A equipe de Judô do Santa Fé disputou no dia 5 de outubro seu último desafio de 2022. Os judocas encararam o Festival de Judô da Associação Desportiva Regional, realizado em Lindoia, e envolveu as categorias Sub-7, Sub-9, Sub-11 e Sub-13 de sete municípios. O Santa Fé foi representado por Enzo Moises Fernandes, Gabriel Lara Campos, Kauan Candreva Borges, Davi Catini, Pietra Ciluzzo de Lima e…

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IPL 2021, Match 4: RR v PBKS preview, Dream11 predicted XI

IPL 2021, Match 4: RR v PBKS preview, Dream11 predicted XI

IPL 2021, Match 4: RR v PBKS preview, predicted XI, team news, pitch & weather Report IPL 2021, Match 4: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings (RR vs PBKS) Playing IX Today राजस्थान रॉयल्स सोमवार, 12 अप्रैल को मुंबई के वानखेड़े स्टेडियम में वीवो आईपीएल 2021 के चौथे मैच में पंजाब किंग्स से भिड़ेगी। इनमें से किसी भी टीम ने पिछले सीजन में प्लेऑफ में जगह नहीं बनाई, RR फिनिशिंग आठवें और नए ब्रांडेड PBKS(तब…

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Pharr and Apaseo El Grande, Guanajuato, Sign MOU for Global Cities Economic Partnership

Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan and Apaseo El Grande Mayor Moises Guerrero Lara 

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Pharr, Texas – Representatives from the City of Pharr, Texas, USA, and the municipality of Apaseo El Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico, met for a ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding to establish the “Global Cities Economic Partnership Pharr-Apaseo El Grande.” In…

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78 Faculty and Staff honored in Service Awards program

Faculty and Staff Service Awardees with (center, from left to right) HRD Director Prof. Rodel Palomar, CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Irving Domingo Rio, Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Florence Bogacia, Vice-President for Student Affairs Prof. Esther Rose Romarate.

Faculty and Staff who had rendered long service to Central Philippine University were honored in the 2019 Service Awards Program on December 20 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The 78 awardees received incentives, plaques, and certificates.

The program started at 2:30 in the afternoon with a Community Singing led by University Church Associate Pastor Rev. Roger T. Quimpo. Senior Pastor Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian led the devotional, which was followed by the Pambansang Awit led by Ms. Magdalena Cristi Lyni Huyong, Coordinator, Cultural Affairs Office.

Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University President greeted the faculty and staff and congratulated the 2019 Long Service Awardees. He thanked everyone for their dedication and cooperation in their work which contributed to the improvement of the University. Dr. Robles cited the challenges that his administration faced – including the free tuition fees of state schools, additional rooms for the students and other concerns that the University has overcome with the support of the faculty and staff.

Representing the staff, former Vice President for Student Affairs Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico thanked CPU employees for the countless opportunities which he considers blessings for the faculty and staff of the University.

Dr. Humar Aberia, on behalf of the faculty, expressed his gratitude for Dr. Robles’ endeavor on the improvement of the faculty and staff’s benefits.

The Long Service Awardees were faculty and staff belonging to the 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 – year category, as determined by the Human Resource Development Office. After the Service Award Ceremony, the faculty and staff proceeded to the University Gym for the annual Christmas Party.

LONG SERVICE AWARDEES

10-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

Arevalo, Christopher G. Blones, Mary Jane Z. Bolina, Ella Grace J. Dejando, Ana Liza B. Farillon, Mellissa C. Franco, Mylen R. Federez, Augusto E. Lunasco, Ruth G. Rafinian, Girlie M. Villareal, Irene M.

FACULTY

Bretaña, Liezl V.

15-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

Alconada, Julie A. Arañez, Bernadette R. Babac, Ramy B. Dario, Raphy Q. De la Cruz, Steve Tomas Y. Funtecha, Jocelyn L. Gico, Joniel Howard H. Golez, Nelson V. Jarangan, Maricar C. Lastrilla, Adolfo C. Piolo, Joebert D.

FACULTY

Aberia, Rouella Cheyenne C. Baldon, Charlie D. Bautista, Gina B. Borlongan, Ilda G. Cocjin, Annalee L. Colorge, Ma. Dona Luz C. Cornel, Jayner F. Dela Peña, Renia F. Gico, Emma T. Jardenil  Claire Anne D. Jimenea, Daisy G. Montaño, Antonio, Jr. M. Narido, Virginia M. Sian, Debbie Marsha G. Yap, Janette E.

20-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

38        Andrada, Rizaldo V.

39        Bellosillo, Ma. Victoria G.

40        Cenal, Ronaliza M.

41        Labatorio, Moises, Jr. D.

42        Subiere, Veronico C.

FACULTY

43        Alicante, Jelvit Amor C.

44        Alog, Sunlight P.

45        Baliguat, Bernadine T.

46        Balofiños, Theresa T.

FACULTY

47        Dianala, Charlett B.

48        Enriquez, Sylvia D.

49        Fegarido, Adele Grace G.

50        Golilao, Christine B.

51        Hermano, Melanie G.

52        Junsay, Merle L.

53        Peleña, Ma. Cynthia T.

54        Ruegg, Evamer G.

55        Seresula, Mark Agustin J.

25-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

56        Janaysay, Reynaldo J.

57        Lara, Maria Paz Marigold L.

58        Madero, Victorio G.

FACULTY

59        Catalan, Daisy Joy C.

60        Castroverde, Leizl M.

61        Chin, Jesica B.

62        Saquibal, Ernesto, Jr. S.

63        Ygan, Imelda A.

30-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

64        Trasporto, James Peter T.

FACULTY

65        Abecendario, Mary Ann M.

66        Encajonado, Joel L.

67        Faraon, Orpha Vic S.

68        Fernandez, Stella G.

69        Seredrica, Ma. Victoria C.

35- YEAR CATEGORY STAFF

Campos, Amalia F. Samoro, Juliet G.

FACULTY

Militar, Jeriel G. Acervo, Ophelia B.

40- YEAR CATEGORY FACULTY

Dusaran, Reynaldo N. Monserate, Fernita S.

45-YEAR CATEGORY FACULTY

Aberia, Humar D. Elevado,, Ramona D. Patricio, Hope G.

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78 Faculty and Staff honored in Service Awards program

Faculty and Staff Service Awardees with (center, from left to right) HRD Director Prof. Rodel Palomar, CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Irving Domingo Rio, Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Florence Bogacia, Vice-President for Student Affairs Prof. Esther Rose Romarate.

Faculty and Staff who had rendered long service to Central Philippine University were honored in the 2019 Service Awards Program on December 20 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The 78 awardees received incentives, plaques, and certificates.

The program started at 2:30 in the afternoon with a Community Singing led by University Church Associate Pastor Rev. Roger T. Quimpo. Senior Pastor Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian led the devotional, which was followed by the Pambansang Awit led by Ms. Magdalena Cristi Lyni Huyong, Coordinator, Cultural Affairs Office.

Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University President greeted the faculty and staff and congratulated the 2019 Long Service Awardees. He thanked everyone for their dedication and cooperation in their work which contributed to the improvement of the University. Dr. Robles cited the challenges that his administration faced – including the free tuition fees of state schools, additional rooms for the students and other concerns that the University has overcome with the support of the faculty and staff.

Representing the staff, former Vice President for Student Affairs Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico thanked CPU employees for the countless opportunities which he considers blessings for the faculty and staff of the University.

Dr. Humar Aberia, on behalf of the faculty, expressed his gratitude for Dr. Robles’ endeavor on the improvement of the faculty and staff’s benefits.

The Long Service Awardees were faculty and staff belonging to the 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 – year category, as determined by the Human Resource Development Office. After the Service Award Ceremony, the faculty and staff proceeded to the University Gym for the annual Christmas Party.

LONG SERVICE AWARDEES

10-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

Arevalo, Christopher G. Blones, Mary Jane Z. Bolina, Ella Grace J. Dejando, Ana Liza B. Farillon, Mellissa C. Franco, Mylen R. Federez, Augusto E. Lunasco, Ruth G. Rafinian, Girlie M. Villareal, Irene M.

FACULTY

Bretaña, Liezl V.

15-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

Alconada, Julie A. Arañez, Bernadette R. Babac, Ramy B. Dario, Raphy Q. De la Cruz, Steve Tomas Y. Funtecha, Jocelyn L. Gico, Joniel Howard H. Golez, Nelson V. Jarangan, Maricar C. Lastrilla, Adolfo C. Piolo, Joebert D.

FACULTY

Aberia, Rouella Cheyenne C. Baldon, Charlie D. Bautista, Gina B. Borlongan, Ilda G. Cocjin, Annalee L. Colorge, Ma. Dona Luz C. Cornel, Jayner F. Dela Peña, Renia F. Gico, Emma T. Jardenil  Claire Anne D. Jimenea, Daisy G. Montaño, Antonio, Jr. M. Narido, Virginia M. Sian, Debbie Marsha G. Yap, Janette E.

20-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

38        Andrada, Rizaldo V.

39        Bellosillo, Ma. Victoria G.

40        Cenal, Ronaliza M.

41        Labatorio, Moises, Jr. D.

42        Subiere, Veronico C.

FACULTY

43        Alicante, Jelvit Amor C.

44        Alog, Sunlight P.

45        Baliguat, Bernadine T.

46        Balofiños, Theresa T.

FACULTY

47        Dianala, Charlett B.

48        Enriquez, Sylvia D.

49        Fegarido, Adele Grace G.

50        Golilao, Christine B.

51        Hermano, Melanie G.

52        Junsay, Merle L.

53        Peleña, Ma. Cynthia T.

54        Ruegg, Evamer G.

55        Seresula, Mark Agustin J.

25-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

56        Janaysay, Reynaldo J.

57        Lara, Maria Paz Marigold L.

58        Madero, Victorio G.

FACULTY

59        Catalan, Daisy Joy C.

60        Castroverde, Leizl M.

61        Chin, Jesica B.

62        Saquibal, Ernesto, Jr. S.

63        Ygan, Imelda A.

30-YEAR CATEGORY

STAFF

64        Trasporto, James Peter T.

FACULTY

65        Abecendario, Mary Ann M.

66        Encajonado, Joel L.

67        Faraon, Orpha Vic S.

68        Fernandez, Stella G.

69        Seredrica, Ma. Victoria C.

35- YEAR CATEGORY STAFF

Campos, Amalia F. Samoro, Juliet G.

FACULTY

Militar, Jeriel G. Acervo, Ophelia B.

40- YEAR CATEGORY FACULTY

Dusaran, Reynaldo N. Monserate, Fernita S.

45-YEAR CATEGORY FACULTY

Aberia, Humar D. Elevado,, Ramona D. Patricio, Hope G.

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Médico recuperado da Covid-19 se ajoelha em frente a hospital para agradecer a Deus

Médico recuperado da Covid-19 se ajoelha em frente a hospital para agradecer a Deus

Emocionado, o neurologista Moises Oliveira Lara se ajoelhou e agradeceu a Deus ao receber alta hospitalar, após se recuperar da Covid-19, em Piracicaba (SP). Profissional da Santa Casa da cidade, onde foi tratado, ele relatou que a doença evoluiu de uma dor de cabeça a falta de ar intensa e atribuiu à fé sua força para vencer o vírus.

Numa sexta-feira, ele acordou com a dor de cabeça e os…

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My Top 20 Films of 2019 - Part One

I’m back and prising open this tomb of a blog like I’m Lara bloody Croft, let’s do this thing.

2019 was a huge year for movies and thanks in part to my ever obsessive Letterboxd account, i chalked up 150 total 2019 movies seen, which is... too many. Thanks again in part to the rise of Netflix originals, broader theatrical releases and a handful of festival showings (Sundance London, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Frightfest etc), I saw as much as I could. STILL some I didn’t catch (Rocketman, Shazam... Cats...) but as always, for my full breakdown, jump over to my Letterboxd ranking here - https://letterboxd.com/matt_bro/list/films-of-the-year-2019/

20. The Death of Dick Long

I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this, partly because it’s from one half of the ‘Daniels’ duo, who made the equally expectation-defying Swiss Army Man and also because I saw it at Sundance London back when there was no poster, trailer and barely a logline. Some vague word of mouth from Sundance proper was about it. And that’s how I’d recommend seeing it - as blind as you can - as it’s many surprises are unlike anything I’ve really seen before.

It’s a triumph of carefully balanced tone and pitch perfect black humour. Essentially a Fargo-esque tale of two idiot hillbillys who get involved in the mysterious, titular death of their friend Dick Long (played in a cameo by director Daniel Scheinert), things slowly unravel as they realise that in reality, covering your tracks and getting away with a crime is, actually, pretty damn unlikely. The tension that mounts as hidden truths inevitably begin to come to light can rival any straight thriller and the humour always comes from a place of character. But the genius comes in the film’s ability to maintain said tone with a straight face once a very specific spoiler comes to light. It’s deliberately absurdist but you still find yourself swerving from laughing at it to being wholly invested at the sincere pathos and tragi-comedy on display. The film, for all it’s surreal trappings, never punches down at it’s characters, treating them as flawed and vulnerable as any of us, and the leads Michael Abbott Jr and Andre Hyland remain a wholly tragic and relatable pair - against all odds.

19. The Farewell

Lulu Wang’s immensely crowd pleasing indie sensation manages to be many things - a witty comedy, an ode to family, an examination of another culture’s traditions and a character study of the American-Asian experience. Like most really great movies, it’s universal appeal comes from it’s specificity - telling a unique story based in a human truth that taps into themes we can all relate to: alienation from one’s own family, feeling like you don’t belong, truth and honesty within our closest relationships and our own mortality. Or more specifically still; how we would want to face death should we be fortunate/unfortunate enough to know that is is coming.

Awkwafina really is a revelation here, showing off her dramatic chops with a heartfelt performance that utilises her strengths as a funny everywoman and as a tortured individual trying to understand not only her own relatives but herself as well. The whole cast are equally impressive, especially Chen Han and Aoi Mizuhara as the clueless couple getting married and of course, Zhao Shuzhen as Nai Nai - delivering a touching portrayal of a grandmotherly figure we can all recognise. Definitely one of the most moving films of the year for me, it’s a marvel that never succumbs to easy schmaltz or signposted resolutions.

18. Pain and Glory

I’m a big admirer of Pedro Almodovar’s body of work, having studied him since college but I’d be hard pressed to say I was a proper fan. I went into this off the back of it’s buzz and came out more profoundly moved than I first predicted. This very self reflective piece tackles a lot of Almodovar staples - Spain throughout the decades, the pain of love, film-making, mothers! - but is so strongly rooted in a career best Antonion Banderas, here playing a thinly veiled and somewhat fictionalised version of Almodovar himself.

Like The Farewell, it is deeply personal but incredibly universal, dealing with life long regrets and suppressed trauma and memory. Cruz the Muse is back in magnetic form and the tenderness in both the flashbacks and present day make for a surprisingly comforting watch about an awful lot of self-examination. It also cannot be understated how strong Banderas is here, possibly the most human I’ve ever seen the man known for playing gun toting mariachis, sword wielding masked heroes and... sword wielding, um... cats. It’s possibly his most mature and unflashy role in years but he reminds us why he’s such a consistent and evergreen movie star ten times over here.

17. Dolemite Is My Name

Eddie Murphy is back baby! This was hands down one of the most joyful and life affirming films this year, so much so that I’m gutted I didn’t see it in a packed cinema instead of on Netflix. Still, it’s a huge win for the streamer. Before now, it’s been easy enough to write off a ‘Netflix’ movie as one of three things - the modern equivalent of going ‘straight to video’, a blank check passion project for a headline grabbing filmmaker (Noah Baumbach, the Coen Brothers, Martin Scorsese) or a big blatant push for awards glory (Roma). But this breaks through and hits the sweet spot, being the sort of mid-budget biopic the studios used to put out, a comeback vehicle for one of our most missed stars and as a straight up killer piece of film making all round.

From the writers of Ed Wood and the director of Hustle and Flow, Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore, a true over-the-hill underdog who stubbornly chases his dreams of reaching stardom as a middle aged man, who refuses to be put down in the face of mass criticism and overwhelming odds. It’s an empowerment story about pursuing what you believe in and saying fuck you to the haters. It understands that the only judge you need to answer to is yourself. It’s a testament to the power of a minority voice, in finding the unstoppable force who will fight to be seen - not just by his peers but by society at large. 

I’m a sucker for films about a group of people stretched outside of their natural talents who strive to create something that wasn’t there before. Whether it’s Ed Wood or The Disaster Artist, Brigbsy Bear or Bowfinger - these movies never fail to strike a chord with me. I think championing a belief in yourself, often in the face of huge pessimism or swarms of naysayers, is so incredibly important and seeing these central figures who probably shouldn’t have succeeded, manage to do so, is so touching. The scene in the limo when they read the shitty reviews of their movie and all take a moment to arrive at the conclusion of ‘fuck them, we made a movie, it’s ours’ is an antidote to everybad review any creative endeavour may end up receiving. If it’s important to you, that’s all that matters but like all art, even if you reach one person and affect their life for the better, then it’s all been worth it.

Shining a light on the rise of Blaxploitation also helps to champion an era of outsider art that reflected the lives of millions and gave many more than chance to see themselves represented on screen as their OWN heroes and not just reductive stereotypes. Plus... Snipes is also back baby! Cripes it’s Snipes!

16. Monos

What a gargantuan feat this film is. Shooting in some of the most inhospitable locations ever seen, this tense, survivalist story of a band of young soldiers slowly imploding whilst they guard an American hostage is elemental and animalistic - a 21st century Lord of the Flies for sure.

Moises Arias is unrecognisable here as the eventual alpha Bigfoot. A former Disney star, he is most fondly remembered by me as the polar opposite Biaggio in one of my other favourite films of the decade, The Kings of Summer. The rest of the cast are fantastic too, from the captured Dr Watson (Julianne Nicholson) to the morally torn Rambo (Sofia Buenaventura). With some of the most breathtaking cinematography of the year to yet another stunning Mica Levi score, this feels like a lost Herzog masterpiece from the 70s. In other words, the kind of impossible thriller that you see all too rarely these days.

15. Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Any new Tarantino is a cause for celebration, especially as he approaches his long-threatened ‘final’ 10th movie. I’m a massive western guy so I’d been loving his detour into the genre through both Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight but was definitely looking forward to his depiction of 1960s Hollywood. And Tarantino being Tarantino, the western influences manage to find their way into most, if not all, of his filmography.

OUATIH certainly ended up a divisive piece. Too much of an aimless character hangout for some, not enough dramatic bite for others. I was initially left a bit cold myself, knowing I’d enjoyed what I’d seen but wondering if it would go up or down in my estimations upon a second viewing. While that second viewing still hasn’t taken place yet, I tend to believe it will be even more favourable knowing where it’s all heading. I’m in the camp that loved where this film ended up and thought it stuck the landing wonderfully and in DiCaprio and Pitt, the film found a truly dynamic and compelling central friendship fuelled by two A-listers back on A-list form. The two veterans instantly deliver some of their best work in years (DiCaprio is 10x more alive here than he was in his Oscar winning turn in The Revenant) and 2019 would go on to be Pitt’s year, alongside Ad Astra. Margot Robbie is luminous in her limited screentime and while some were disappointed she wasn’t more of a major player, he Tate is arguably the lynchpin of the whole piece. Perhaps more as a symbol than a person, sure, but the scene where she gets to witness the joy her big screen clowning brings others (complete with tactfully judged real life Tate footage) is magic.

At first glance, this could seem like QT regressing somewhat but there are moments in here that stand out as some of his best work, from DiCaprio’s stroppy meltdown to Pitt’s visit to Spahn Ranch to the whole bloody climax. If it ends up being the odd duck of his filmography (Four Rooms aside) then it will end up all the more interesting and I am already captivated.

14. Stan & Ollie

Easily the most underrated film of the year in my eyes, I sort of understand most people’s dismissal of this charming biopic as grey pound fodder and even I admit that it falls into a sub-genre quickly approaching cliche: ageing Golden Age Hollywood movie stars have one last stab at fame and redemption by reviving a stage act in the UK - see also Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool and Judy. But this is so sweetly put together in every sense and manages to transcend the biopic trappings to create a more loving portrait of two old friends accepting that they love each other. It’s about male, platonic love and that in itself is rare enough.

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are incredible as Laurel and Hardy respectively, both disappearing into the roles completely. Shirley Henderson and Nina Arianda provide brilliant comic support as their two very mismatched wives. The decision to focus on the duo’s later years, rather than to speed chronologically through their early days and movie making prime (glimpsed in the opening flashback) means that the film is free to draw pathos from a life long lived. There are mere hints at the history between them; chasms of time that hold so much importance yet are left to us (and to the actors) to speculate about, to draw from and to imagine. The performances are so strong that you can feel the weight of their professional careers in a sideways glance or a barbed retort or an exasperated sigh. It’s so much more interesting and allows practically the whole film to feed off this feeling that their entire lives are about to reach an impasse that we’re about to witness. This is the emotional resolution to the story of Laurel and Hardy and it’s wonderful to know that this is how it went down in real life too - that two lifelong colleagues couldn’t see how much they meant to each other until it was all about to come to an end. 

Ultimately, it’s a story of loyalty and friendship in the face of a fast approaching curtain call. It’s bittersweet and truly sad, watching these two iconic titans perform to tiny crowds and hopelessly chase the dream of a comeback they both know, deep down, is long dead. It also contains two of the most tear-jerking scenes of the year: the very public bust up after one of their shows (”You loved Laurel and Hardy... but you never loved me”) and the ‘turn’ in the climax that wrong footed me so suddenly, despite it’s arguable foreshadowing, that I was almost immediately weeping. A truly touching British film of the highest calibre, it’s much more affecting that you might believe.

13. The Favourite

How does it feel like a million years since I saw this? Man, 2019 was long! Yorgos Lanthimos’ biggest hit yet, this is full of wild, punk energy and gives the period piece a real anarchic streak. Easily the best three hander in years, the ever evolving dynamic between Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone (hot off an Oscar win) and QUEEN Olivia Coleman (heading directly into an Oscar win) is a joy to watch. The dialogue is biting, the visuals sumptuous and the debauched attitude running through it makes it a wicked fun time. It’s influence is already being felt too - just check out that teaser trailer for the new Emma!

12. The Art of Self Defense

Unfairly shafted to VOD, I caught Riley Stern’s follow up to the ace Faults on the big screen whilst in Edinburgh, along with a fellow filmmaker and we had an absolute blast. Playing like a capital D dark comedy mash up of Fight Club and The Foot Fist Way if directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Jesse Eisenberg utilises his weedy, beta male persona into an effective portrayal of a guy sick of being shit on in life, who takes up karate lessons after a traumatic mugging and slowly descends into a cult-like world of aggressive toxic masculinity. 

It’s a fantastic satire of perceived manliness, with some of the funniest stuff I’ve seen all year instantly flipping into something completely shocking. It’s another great showcase for Imogen Poots, who seems to be most often caught playing students despite being in her 30s (looking at you, Black Christmas) but it’s Alessandro Nivola who utterly owns this movie as the intimidating dojo leader; a truly twisted creation that, in a just world, would be generating some serious awards buzz. Mark my words now that by the time the Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark lands later in 2020, we’ll suddenly all be talking about him.

11. Us

Another one that feels about three years old already, Jordan Peele’s Get Out follow up finds him with free reign to really get crazy (”you wanna get crazy?”) as he uses his blank check on another bitingly original horror social satire. Leaning a bit more heavily into both the straight up genre elements AND the often-times confusing social allegories, Us is a cabin in the woods slasher that evolves into a Twilight Zone ‘what-if’ scenario before going all out with it’s underlying metaphor.

The results can occasionally be mixed but the sheer ambition on display here is invigorating and it’s captivating to sit back and let a writer/director present something to you as unique and multifaceted as this. His love for horror fuels a tense plot that constantly looks to re-shuffle the stakes every twenty minutes, Lupita Nyong’o is mindbogglingly good as two very different versions of ‘one’ character and Elisabeth Moss is the supporting standout of choice, making 2019 her year with this alongside the brilliant Her Smell... (let’s not mention The Kitchen).

COMING UP - a Canadian stuntman, a wheel of knives, space baboons and every superhero ever

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2017 YA Reads by Authors of Color

*As per usual, this list will be updated as more covers are revealed 

After the Fall by Kate Hart - In a story told from two viewpoints, 17-year-old Raychel relies on the support of her overachieving best friend Matt while secretly sleeping with his brother Andrew, and Matt tries to play hero and hide how much he loves her.

Akata Warrior (Akata Witch #2) by Nnedi Okorafor - A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book. Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny, and fight a climactic battle to save humanity.

Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han - Lara Jean is having the best senior year a girl could ever hope for.But change is looming on the horizon. And while Lara Jean is having fun and keeping busy, she can’t ignore the big life decisions she has to make. Most pressingly, where she wants to go to college and what that means for her relationship with Peter. Now Lara Jean’s the one who’ll be graduating high school and leaving for college and leaving her family—and possibly the boy she loves—behind. 

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson - 15-year-old Mary B. Addison, once accused of murdering a baby when she was nine, finds herself pregnant after release to a group home - and the only way to keep the baby is to tell the truth about what really happened six years ago. 

American Street by Ibi Zobi - On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?

The Authentics by Abdi Nazemian -  Daria Esfandyar is Iranian-American and proud of her heritage. Daria and her friends call themselves the Authentics, because they pride themselves on always keeping it real. But in the course of researching a school project, Daria learns something shocking about her past, which launches her on a journey of self-discovery. With infighting among the Authentics, her mother planning an over-the-top sweet sixteen party, and a romance that should be totally off limits, Daria doesn’t have time for this identity crisis. As everything in her life is spinning out of control—can she figure out how to stay true to herself?

Because of the Sun by Jenny Torres Sanchez - 17-year-old Dani struggles with how to process the ambiguous grief she feels in the aftermath of her mother's death after moving to New Mexico with an aunt she never met.

The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco - Tea's gift for death magic means that she is a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community, but when an older bone witch trains her to become an asha - one who can wield elemental magic - Tea will have to overcome her obstacles and make a powerful choice in the face of danger as dark forces approach.

Calling My Name by Liara Tamani - Told in fifty-four short, episodic, moving, and iridescent chapters, this story follows Taja Brown on her journey from middle school to high school. 

A Crown of Wishes (Star-Touched Queen #2) by Roshani Chokshi - Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. Hope unexpectedly comes in the form of Vikram, the cunning prince of a neighboring land and her sworn enemy kingdom. Unsatisfied with becoming a mere puppet king, Vikram offers Gauri a chance to win back her kingdom in exchange for her battle prowess. Together, they’ll have to set aside their differences and team up to win the Tournament of Wishes—a competition held in a mythical city where the Lord of Wealth promises a wish to the victor. Reaching the tournament is just the beginning. Every which way they turn new trials will test their wit and strength. 

The Closet I’ve Come by Fred Aceves - When Marcos is placed in a new after-school program for troubled teens with potential, he meets Zach, a theater geek whose life seems great on the surface, and Amy, a punk girl who doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her. These new friendships inspire Marcos to open up to his Maesta crew, too, and Marcos starts to think more about his future and what he has to fight for. Marcos ultimately learns that bravery isn’t about acting tough and being macho; it’s about being true to yourself.

Dark Goddess (Alpha Goddess #2) by Amalie Howard - After an epic struggle that unseated the Asura Lord of Death and placed Serjana Caelum’s best friend, Kyle, on his throne, the Mortal Realm is peaceful and the balance between good and evil—which Sera is sworn to protect—has been restored. But signs of a new threat to the world of men quickly begin to appear: A scourge of demons descends on the Mortal Realm, and Sera is beside herself trying to locate their source. She sends word to the gods for help, and their answer comes in the form of Kira, the living incarnation of Kali, goddess of destruction. Soon Sera and Kyle find themselves fighting not just the demon plague, but Kira and her twin. But when an even more sinister threat arises—putting not just the human world but all planes of existence in jeopardy—they must all learn to work together or lose everything. 

Dead Little Mean Girl by Eva Darrows - Unapologetic geek girl Emma’s life is made a living hell by her new stepsister Quinn - until Quinn’s untimely death forces Emma to reexamine everything she thought she knew about her. 

Dear Martin by Nic Stone - Justyce McAllister is top of his class, captain of the debate team, and set for the Ivy League next year—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs during the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up. Way up. Much to the fury of the white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. And Justyce and Manny get caught in the crosshairs. In that media fallout, it’s Justyce who is under attack. The truth of what happened that night—some would kill to know. Justyce is dying to forget. 

Dove Alight (Dove Chronicles #3) by Karen Bao - Shy, introverted Phaet Theta has gone from being a top student to an interplanetary fugitive to the reluctant but fierce leader of a revolution. But as the death tolls rise, the cost of the war weighs heavily on Phaet. Phaet started this war because she lost someone she loved. Will she have to lose another to end it?

The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera  - After “borrowing” her father's credit card to finance a more stylish wardrobe, Margot Sanchez is forced to pay off her debts by working in her family's South Bronx grocery store. But she must make the right choices about her friends, her family, and Moises, the good looking but outspoken boy from the neighborhood.

Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza - Two sisters—sole survivors of a murdered royal lineage - must reunite from opposite ends of the galaxy to salvage what's left of their family dynasty and save the universe from a greater threat. 

The End of Oz (Dorothy Must Die #4) by Danielle Page - Amy Gumm must do everything in her power to save Kansas and make Oz a free land once more. At the end of Yellow Brick War, Amy had finally defeated Dorothy. Just when she and the rest of the surviving members of the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked thought it was safe to start rebuilding the damaged land of Oz, they realized they’ve been betrayed—by one of their own. And Dorothy might not have been so easily defeated after all.

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo - F.C. Yee - Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets American Born Chinese, wherein 15-year-old Genie Lo wonders if she's qualified enough to gain admission to an Ivy League school, then becomes powerful enough to break through the gates of Heaven with her fists. 

Exo by Fonda Lee - For a century now, Earth has been a peaceful colony of an alien race, and Donovan Reyes is a loyal member of the security forces, while his father is the Prime Liaison--but when a routine search and seizure goes bad Donovan finds himself a captive of the human revolutionary group, Sapience, terrorists who seem to prefer war to alien rule, and killing Donovan just might be the incident they are looking for.

Flame in the Mist by Renee Adhieh - The daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko is promised to Minamoto Raiden, the son of the emperor's favorite consort. But en route to the imperial city of Inako, Mariko narrowly escapes a bloody ambush by the Black Clan. Dressed as a peasant boy, Mariko sets out to infiltrate the ranks of this gang. But she's quickly captured and taken to the Black Clan’s secret hideout, where she meets their leader, the rebel ronin Takeda Ranmaru. As Mariko gets closer to the Black Clan, she uncovers a dark history of secrets, of betrayal and murder, which will force her to question everything she's ever known. 

Flying Lessons and Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh - Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology—written by the best children’s authors—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. In a partnership with We Need Diverse Books, industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, and Jacqueline Woodson join newcomer Kelly J. Baptist in a story collection that is as humorous as it is heartfelt. 

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao - A dark and edgy reimagining of the evil queen from Snow White based on Asian folklore and mythology in which Xifeng must unleash a jealous god on the world and set free the viciousness of her own soul in order to become Empress of Feng Lu. 

Four Weeks, Five People by Jennifer Yu - Five teens get to know one another and work to overcome the various disorders that have affected their lives, they find themselves forming bonds they never thought they would, discovering new truths about themselves and actually looking forward to the future.

Girl on the Verge by Pintip Dunn - A provocative story about a high school senior, Kanchana, straddling two worlds, unsure how she fits in either—and the journey of self-discovery that leads her to surprising truths.

Good Girls Don’t Lie by Alexandra Diaz - A Mexican-American Juno, a realistic coming-of-age story starring good girl Josie Figueroa.

A Good Idea by Cristina Moracho - Finley returns to her small Maine hometown seeking revenge for the death of her childhood best friend Betty, and explores whether the right kind of boy can get away with killing the wrong kind of girl. 

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - 16-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed.

Here We Are Now by Jasmine Warga - Despite sending him letters ever since she was thirteen, Taliah Abdallat never thought she'd ever really meet her rock star father, Julian Oliver. With her best friend Harlow by her side, Taliah embarks on a three-day journey to find out everything about her 'father' and her family. But Julian isn't the father Taliah always hoped for, and revelations about her mother's past are seriously shaking her foundation. Through all these new experiences, Taliah will have to find new ways to be true to herself, honoring her past and her future. 

Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World edited by Kelly Jensen - A scrapbook-style teen guide to understanding what it really means to be a feminist packed with contributions from a diverse range of voices, including celebrities and public figures, and featuring more than forty-four pieces, including an eight-page insert of full-color illustrations. 

History Is All You Left Of Me by Adam Silvera - Secrets are revealed as OCD-afflicted Griffin grieves for his first love and ex-boyfriend, Theo, who died in a drowning accident. If Griffin is ever to rebuild his future, he must first confront his history, every last heartbreaking piece in the puzzle of his life.

How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child by Sandra Uwiringiyimana - This profoundly moving memoir is the remarkable and inspiring true story of Sandra Uwiringyimana, a girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who tells the tale of how she survived a massacre, immigrated to America, and overcame her trauma through art and activism.

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian meets Jane the Virgin in this poignant but often laugh-out-loud funny contemporary YA about losing a sister and finding yourself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican-American home. 

I Believe In A Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo - Desi Lee is a disaster in romance. So when the hottest human specimen to have ever lived walks into her life one day, Desi decides to tackle her flirting failures with the same zest she’s applied to everything else in her life. She finds her answer in the Korean dramas her father has been obsessively watching for years. Armed with her “K Drama Rules for True Love,” Desi goes after the moody, elusive artist Luca Drakos. But when the fun and games turn to true feels, Desi finds out that real love is about way more than just drama. 

The Inexplicable Logic of My Heart by Benjamin Alire Saenz - Sal used to know his place with his adoptive gay father, their loving Mexican-American family, and his best friend, Samantha. But it’s senior year, and suddenly Sal is throwing punches, questioning everything, and realizing he no longer knows himself. If Sal’s not who he thought he was, who is he? 

It’s Not Like It’s A Secret by Misa Sugiura - A not-yet-out lesbian, Japanese-American teenager, Sana Kiyohara, deals with being the new kid at school, has a family with stifling traditional Japanese values (which help protect their secrets), dates a girl who hangs out with a totally different crowd, and makes plenty of mistakes along the way. 

Kokoro (Kojiki #2) by Keith Yatsuhashi - Masterfully combining fantasy, science fiction and Japanese mythology, the sequel to Kojiki takes us into the heart of a war that spreads across the worlds. 

Legion (Talon #4) by Julie Kagawa - The legions are about to be unleashed, and no human, rogue dragon or former dragon slayer can stand against the coming horde in book 4 out of the Talon series. 

The Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana - Amrita must unravel the mysteries of her past to save her kingdom, but in doing so, she herself might come unraveled. 

A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo - Jess Wong is Angie Redmond’s best friend. But when Angie begins to fall for Margot Adams, a girl from the nearby boarding school, Jess can see it coming a mile away. As Angie drags Jess further into Margot’s circle, Jess discovers more than her friend’s growing crush. Secrets and cruelty lie just beneath the carefree surface of this world of wealth and privilege, and when they come out, Jess knows Angie won’t be able to handle the consequences. When the inevitable darkness finally descends, Angie will need her best friend.

Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert - A Los Angeles native, black and Jewish Suzette, deals with the aftermath of her stepbrother's mental health crisis and navigating unexpected love. 

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds - A novel in verse about the consequences of street violence, and a second novel tentatively about a crew of young musicians who find their audience in the most unlikely of places.

Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar - Based on the author's childhood in the 1960s, a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl adjusts to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. 

The Merciless III: Origins of Evil by Danielle Vega -  When Brooklyn answers a call on her teen helpline, she finds herself plunged into the cultish community of Christ First Church’s youth group. She's especially drawn to Gavin, the angelic yet tortured pastor's son.Torn between an unstoppable attraction to Gavin and her obsession with the truth, Brooklyn is forced to make a devastating choice to rid Christ Church of evil once and for all...But the devil has plans for Brooklyn's soul.

The Mind Virus (Wired #3) by Donna Freitas - Skylar Cruz’s heart is shattered. But even though everyone has betrayed her, Skylar was able to negotiate a way to open the door between the Real World and the App World. Now Skylar must help the people who left the virtual world behind as they become refugees in the Real World. And for everyone who remained plugged in, a new danger has become evident. Their bodies are mysteriously dying, and it’s because of events Skylar’s sister, Jude, set in motion. A virus has been unleashed that could mean total extinction of the App World—and everyone in it.Skylar and Jude must set aside their differences and work together if they are to defeat the mind virus before the App World fades away into oblivion.

North of Happy by Adi Alsaid - In the wake of his brother's untimely death, teen chef Carlos Portillo runs away from home to find his true path in life.

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate - 17 -year-old theater student and Alto 2 at a Performing Arts boarding school, Jordan Sun, disguises herself as a boy in order to audition for the school's exclusive all-male a cappella group--and discovers a world packed with tradition, rivalry, and debauchery.

One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns #2) by Kendare Blake - The battle for the crown has begun, but which sister will prevail? With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favor without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before—ones that put those around her in danger she can’t seem to prevent.

Overturned by Lamar Giles - Nikki Tate is infamous, even by Las Vegas standards. Her dad is sitting on death row, convicted of killing his best friend. And for five years, he’s maintained his innocence. But Nikki wants no part of that. Then her dad’s murder conviction is overturned. As her dad digs into the seedy underbelly of Vegas, the past threatens everything and Nikki is drawn into his deadly hunt for the truth. But in the city of sin, some sinners will do anything to keep their secrets, and Nikki soon finds herself playing for the biggest gamble ever—her life.

The Place Between Breaths by An Na - 16-year-old Grace is in a race against time—and in a race for her life. She is smart, responsible, and contending with more than what most teens ever have to. Her mother struggled with schizophrenia until, one day, she simply disappeared. Ever since, Grace’s father has worked as a recruiter at one of the leading labs dedicated to studying the disease, hoping against hope to find a cure in time to help his wife if she is ever found. Grace does her part, interning at the lab and one day make a breakthrough, when she stumbles upon a string of code that could be the key. But something inside of Grace has unraveled. Could her discovery just be a cruel side effect of the schizophrenia finally taking hold? Can she even tell the difference between what is real and what isn’t?

Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson - Tired of being singled out at her mostly-white private school as someone who needs support, high school junior Jade would rather participate in the school's amazing Study Abroad program than join Women to Women, a mentorship program for at-risk girls.

Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman - Half-Japanese teen Kiko Himura fails to get into art school away from home, leaving her to navigate through social anxiety and microaggressions in a small town, as she reconnects with her childhood crush and learns to stand up to her self-centered mother - all while growing to love the part of her heritage she was never taught to appreciate.

The Savage Dawn (Girl at Midnight #3) by Melissa Grey - Echo awakened the Firebird. Now she is the only one with the power to face the darkness she unwittingly unleashed...right into the waiting hands of Tanith, the new Dragon Prince. Echo might hold the power to face the darkness within the Dragon Prince, but she has far to go to master its overwhelming force. The war has begun, and there is no looking back. There are only two outcomes possible: triumph or death.

The Ship Beyond Time (Girl From Everywhere #2) by Heidi Heilig - In this breathtaking sequel, Nix has escaped her past, but when the person she loves most is at risk, even the daughter of a time traveler may not be able to outrun her fate—no matter where she goes. 

They Both Die in the End by Adam Silvera - Set in a near-future New York City where a service alerts people on the day they will die, about two teens who meet using the Last Friend app and are faced with the challenge of living a lifetime on their End Day. 

Siege of Shadows (Effigies #2) by Sarah Raughley - Maia and the other Effigies can’t escape the eyes of the press—especially not after failing to capture Saul, whose power to control the monstrous Phantoms has left the world in a state of panic. When Saul suddenly surfaces in the middle of the Sahara desert, the Sect sends Maia and her friends out after him. But instead of Saul, they discover a dying soldier engineered with Effigy-like abilities. And although these soldiers seem to answer to Saul, Maia can’t help but wonder if he has outside help.Yet the looming danger of Saul and this mysterious new army doesn’t overshadow Maia’s fear of the Sect, who ordered the death of the previous Fire Effigy, Natalya. With enemies on all sides and the world turning against them, the Effigies have to put their trust in each other—easier said than done when secrets threaten to tear them apart.

Soulmarked by Shaila Patel - 18-year-old Liam Whelan, an Irish royal empath, has been searching for his elusive soulmate. Laxshmi Kapadia, an Indian-American high school student from a traditional family, faces her mother's ultimatum: Graduate early and go to medical school, or commit to an arranged marriage. When Liam moves next door to Laxshmi, he’s immediately and inexplicably drawn to her. In Liam, Laxshmi envisions a future with the freedom to follow her heart. Liam's father isn't convinced Laxshmi is "The One" and Laxshmi's mother won't even let her talk to their handsome new neighbor. Will Liam and Laxshmi defy expectations and embrace a shared destiny? Or is the risk of choosing one's own fate too great a price for the soulmated?

That Thing We Call A Heart by Sheba Karim - Pakistani American teen, Shabnam Qureshi, living in New Jersey, tells a lie that has unexpected consequences. When her feisty best friend, Farah, starts wearing the headscarf without even consulting her, it unravels their friendship. As Shabnam rebuilds her friendship with Farah and grows closer to her parents, she learns powerful lessons about the importance of love, in all of its forms.

The Victoria In My Head by Janelle Milanes - Cuban-American straight-As student and dutiful daughter Victoria Cruz, defys expectations when she breaks out of her shell to successfully auditions for a local rock band and winds up falling in love with the bad boy frontman.

Vindicated (Emancipated #3) by M.G. Reyes - Murder will out in the shocking conclusion to the Emancipated trilogy, where no one is who they seem and the truth has a nasty habit of showing up uninvited. The six Venice Beach housemates have made some life-alteringly bad decisions since they were each legally emancipated from their parents, including confronting a killer. And the consequences have been deadly. Now, they’re hiding out, trying to find a way out of the mess they’ve made without getting themselves killed when one of the housemates disappears, two fall in love, and another betrays them all. And when the secrets they’ve been keeping are finally laid bare, they’ll wish they’d never started looking for answers in the first place. 

Want by Cindy Pon -  Set in a teeming, pollution choked Taipei which follows a group of teens living on the seedy fringes of a highly divided society that works only for the elite as they decide to risk everything to take down the powerful company which controls the city,

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon - Told in alternating perspectives, When Dimple Met Rishi focuses on two Indian-American teens whose parents have arranged for them to be married. 

When I Am Through With You by Stephanie Kuehn - Ben Gibson is many things, but he’s not sorry and he’s not a liar. He will tell you exactly about what happened on what started as a simple school camping trip in the mountains. About who lived and who died. About who killed and who had the best of intentions. But he’s going to tell you in his own time. Because after what happened on that mountain, time is the one thing he has plenty of.

Wild Beauty by Anne Marie McLemore - A novel of magical realism, the Nomeolvides women have tended the lust estate grounds of La Pradera which they've grown for generations, until the reemergence of a family curse starts to makes the men they love disappear, again. 

Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones - 19-year-old Liesl must venture to the Underground when her sister Käthe is taken by the goblins. The Goblin King agrees to let Käthe go—for a price. In exchange for her sister’s freedom, Liesl offers her hand in marriage to the Goblin King. He accepts. As the two of them grow closer, they must learn just what it is they are each willing to sacrifice: her life, her music, or the end of the world. 

You Don’t Know Me But I Know You by Rebecca Barrow - 17-year-old Audrey receives an unexpected letter from her birth mother as she and her boyfriend struggle to decide what to do about an accidental pregnancy, while facing a growing distance with her best friend, keeping secrets of her own. 

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From Australia to the MGM Grand: Identical Twins Andrew & Jason Moloney Set For Las Vegas Debuts Inside The Bubble

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Published: June 17, 2020

LAS VEGAS — From Down Under to “The Bubble,” Australia’s Moloney twins — Andrew and Jason — are set for their Las Vegas debuts.   Andrew “The Monster” Moloney will make the first defense of his WBA super flyweight world title Tuesday, June 23 from the MGM Grand Conference Center—Grand Ballroom against Joshua “El Professor” Franco (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 8 p.m. ET). Moloney-Franco will be the first men’s boxing world title bout since February 29.   The fights continue from the MGM Grand Thursday, June 25, when WBO No. 2 bantamweight contender Jason Moloney will face Leonardo Baez in a 10-rounder (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 8 p.m. ET).   Week 3 of the Top Rank on ESPN summer series concludes from TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City on Saturday, June 27, when WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel “El Alacran” Berchelt will face Eleazar “Tronco” Valenzuela in a 10-round lightweight bout (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 11 p.m. ET).   “It’s very exciting times as Australia's only world champion, Andrew Moloney, will defend his title against a tough warrior in Joshua Franco,” said Tony Tolj, who manages the Moloney brothers. "Jason has trained hard and is ready for world championship opportunities. Both are in tough fights that the fans are going to love. We want to fight the best. It's a great honor to headline back-to-back shows, especially at MGM Grand.”   June 23 MGM Grand Conference Center – Grand Ballroom   Main Event Andrew Moloney (21-0, 14 KOs) vs. Joshua Franco (16-1-2, 8 KOs) 12 Rounds, Moloney’s WBA Super Flyweight World Title   Andrew Moloney has won four consecutive bouts by knockout, including an eighth-round stoppage over Miguel Gonzalez on Gonzalez’s home turf in Chile. He captured the WBA interim world title last November, stopping Elton Dharry on cuts following eight one-sided rounds. The WBA elevated Moloney to full champion in March, and he will defend his strap against Franco, a San Antonio native who is best known for his action-packed trilogy against Oscar Negrete. Franco, who has gone five bouts since his lone professional defeat, went 1-0-2 versus Negrete. “It’s a dream come true for me to be headlining at the MGM Grand for my first world title defense,” Andrew Moloney said. “Thank you to Top Rank and my team for giving me this amazing opportunity. Franco is a great fighter, but I believe I am faster, more powerful, and too hungry to let anyone take this belt away from me.”   Said Franco: “I have been waiting all my life to fight for a world title. I know that all my hard work will pay off when I step into the ring and become a world champion. These are tough times for the world, so I’m grateful to have this opportunity when the world has come to a halt. I will do my best to entertain the fans during this time and make my training team, promoter and everyone in San Antonio proud. This June 23, class will be in session, and everyone’s invited to watch on ESPN.”   Co-Feature Christopher Diaz (25-2, 16 KOs) vs. Jason Sanchez (15-1, 8 KOs) 10 Rounds, Featherweight   In a clash of former world title challengers, the winner will re-enter the world title picture. Diaz is 2-1 since a decision loss to Masayuki Ito for the vacant WBO junior lightweight world title. Following the Ito loss, Diaz moved down in weight to compete as a featherweight. Sanchez gave a valiant effort in a June 2019 decision loss to then-WBO featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez. The Albuquerque native rebounded with a knockout win over Adeilson Dos Santos last October. “I know that winning this next fight opens the door to a world title shot, and I have worked hard to make it happen and finally achieve my dream of becoming a world champion," Diaz said. "Jason Sanchez is a world-level opponent. His only defeat is against Oscar Valdez — and he is a seasoned Mexican warrior — but I am coming prepared for everything Sanchez will bring to the ring."   Undercard   Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-0-1, 12 KOs), who is coming off an eight-round draw in January, will look to get back to his winning ways against Alexis del Bosque (17-5, 9 KOs) in an eight-rounder at lightweight.   In a junior welterweight battle set for six rounds, Miguel Contreras (10-0, 6 KOs), from Bakersfield, California, will fight 20-year-old knockout artist Rolando Vargas (5-0, 5 KOs).   Helaman Olguin (7-3, 3 KOs), winner of five straight, will take on Adam Stewart (8-0-1, 5 KOs) in a six-rounder at heavyweight.   June 25 MGM Grand Conference Center – Grand Ballroom   Main Event Jason Moloney (20-1, 17 KOs) vs. Leonardo Baez (18-2, 9 KOs) 10 Rounds, Bantamweight   Jason Moloney came up a hair short in his bid for the IBF bantamweight world title in October 2018, losing a disputed split decision to Emmanuel Rodriguez. He has knocked out three opponents since, most recently blitzing Dixon Flores in two rounds on the same card as his brother’s victory over Elton Dharry. Baez, from Mexicali, Mexico, has won six in a row, most recently shutting out former interim world champion Moises Flores over eight rounds. “My opponent, Leonardo Baez, is a good fighter who comes forward and puts on a lot of pressure,” Jason Moloney said. “I have been working extremely hard to make sure this is the most spectacular performance of my career and to prove that I am ready for another shot at a world title.” Said Baez: “I’m very happy for this opportunity. I had already been training, so that’s why I’m ready to come back. I’m confident in my preparation. I know I will walk away with my hand raised.”  Co-Feature Abraham Nova (18-0, 14 KOs) vs. Avery Sparrow (10-1, 3 KOs) 10 Rounds, Junior Lightweight    Nova made his Top Rank debut in January, registering a fourth-round knockout. He returns for his “Bubble” debut against Sparrow, a battle-hardened Philadelphia native who is coming off a March 2019 decision victory over former world title challenger Hank Lundy. Nova, born in Puerto Rico and raised in Albany, New York, was one of Teofimo Lopez’s chief sparring partners before Lopez’s lightweight title-winning effort over Richard Commey last December.   Undercard   Orlando “El Zurdo de Oro” González (14-0, 10 KOs), from Aguadilla Puerto Rico, will face off against Ecuadorian veteran Luis Porozo (15-2, 8 KOs) in an eight-rounder at junior lightweight. A southpaw puncher, Gonzalez has registered three knockouts in his last four fights.   June 27 TV Azteca Studios   Main Event Miguel Berchelt (37-1, 33 KOs) vs. Eleazar Valenzuela (21-13-4, 16 KOs)   Berchelt, the long-reigning WBC super featherweight kingpin, will return in his first non-title bout since 2015. A native of Cancun, Mexico, he has notched five consecutive knockouts, including a devastating fourth-round stoppage over former world champion Jason Sosa in his last outing. Valenzuela is 8-3 with one no contest in his last 12 bouts.   Undercard   Omar “Pollo” Aguilar (17-0, 16 KOs), a 21-year-old punching prodigy from Ensenada, Mexico, will fight Dante “Crazy” Jardon (32-6, 23 KOs) in a 10-rounder at junior welterweight.   In a 10-round junior lightweight bout, Mauricio “Bronco” Lara (18-2, 12 KOs) will fight unbeaten Tijuana native Humberto Galindo (12-0-1, 9 KOs).   Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (14-0, 12 KOs) will look to extend his knockout streak to eight in an eight-round featherweight battle against Luis Guzman (8-14, 1 KO).   Junior welterweight prospect Ruben “Pollito” Aguilar (9-0, 7 KOs), who has five consecutive first-round knockouts, will fight Emanuel Herrera (7-10, 1 KO) in a six-rounder.

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Médico recuperado da Covid-19 agradece a Deus

Médico recuperado da Covid-19 agradece a Deus

Fonte: Guiame / com informações G1 / Foto: Divulgação / Santa Casa de Piracicaba | 10/07/2020 – 09:05

Emocionado, o neurologista Moises Oliveira Lara se ajoelhou e agradeceu a Deus ao receber alta hospitalar, após se recuperar da Covid-19, em Piracicaba (SP). Profissional da Santa Casa da cidade, onde foi tratado, ele relatou que a doença evoluiu de uma dor de cabeça a falta de ar intensa e…

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Brazil vs China: Jessica Andrade, Zhang Weili fight at 'UFC Fight Night 157' in Shenzhen, Guangdong

Brazil vs China: Jessica Andrade, Zhang Weili fight at ‘UFC Fight Night 157’ in Shenzhen, Guangdong

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Title: “UFC Fight Night 157” (a.k.a. “UFC on ESPN+ 15″)

Venue: Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Arena, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Date: August 31, 2019

Countries represented

Fighters

Brazil

Karolline Rosa Cavedo

Lara Fritzen Procopio

Thiago Moises

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Jessica Andrade

China

Heili Alateng

Su Mudaerji

Kenan Song

Wu…