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Lali A. Love, Author of The De-Coding of Jo: Blade of Truth, Honored as Top Book Award Finalist
The De-Coding of Jo: Blade of Truth is recognized as a top 2022 Book Prize finalist in a competition that celebrates excellence in books around the world. The De-Coding of Jo: Blade of Truth by Lali A. Love is the masterful second installment in the Ascending Angel Academy series. The dark fantasy epic follows the …
10 Movies Like Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Every Family Must See
There was a time when superhero movies were widely considered the domain of children and teenagers. Today, this is no longer considered the case. But you still sometimes get superhero movies that are aimed squarely at younger people with great results. “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” is one such movie that harnesses superhero tropes …
Tom Felton Said Not to Answer JK Rowling Question at Harry Potter Event
A publicist stepped in when Draco Malfoy star Tom Felton was asked about JK Rowling at a recent Harry Potter event. Rowling, the famous author of the Harry Potter series of books, has been mired in controversy in recent years over her views on trans people. Sky News shared a video of his reporter being …
Reporter prevented from asking Tom Felton about JK Rowling mid-interview
A journalist has been arrested after asking Tom Felton a question about Harry Potter author JK Rowling. However, amid warm musings on the franchise and retelling of some of the best moments, JK Rowling was notably absent. A recent interview between Sky News and Tom Felton showed the awkward moment a member of the PR …
Ipsen to acquire Epizyme for $1.45/share in cash – Quick Facts
(RTTNews) – French pharmaceutical company Ipsen SA (IPSEY) announced on Monday its agreement to acquire Epizyme, Inc. (EPZM), a company specializing in the supply of new epigenetic therapies. Under the terms of the agreement, Ipsen, through a subsidiary, will launch a tender offer to acquire Epizyme at a price of $1.45 per share in cash …
10 more series and children’s books that need musical / stage versions
Books that go from page to stage are nothing new, but it would be wrong to say that a series like Goose bumps obtaining a musical adaptation was expected. With an original production premiering in 2021 and a Broadway cast featuring Alex Brightman from beetle juice fame, one only has to wonder which book series …
Every Baz Luhrmann Movie Ranked From Worst To Best
When it comes to his films, Baz Luhrmann has a very particular sense of style, which makes for a fun ranking of his films, including his most recent, Elvis. Australia’s most commercially successful director also works in the opera, theatre, music and recording industries, and is widely involved in the art and fashion world. In …
The scourge of book bans
Robert Azzi is a photographer and writer who lives in Exeter. His columns are archived at theotherazzi.wordpress.com. I wanted, like the poetess Mary Oliver, to keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers. I tried, I really tried, but they keep trying to dim my light, trying to wrap the world …
10 Account Managers Agents Need to Optimize Business and Personal Cash Flow
In a changing real estate market, Inman’s advice and expertise are never more valuable. From our events to our daily news coverage and hands-on journalism, we’re here to help you grow your business, adopt the right tools, and earn money. Join us in person at Las Vegas to Connectand use your Select subscription for all …
‘Back to Hogwarts’ is set to be released on Blu-ray and DVD
Wizarding World fans will have a new opportunity to experience the magic with the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. This special meeting of Harry Potter cast and crew members first aired on HBO Max on January 1. The upcoming Blu-ray and DVD releases offer an exciting chance for …
Harry Potter’s 10 Saddest Deaths
The loved one Harry Potter The franchise has created a large and passionate fanbase who have many characters they love. Sadly, that love made it even more devastating when fan-favorite characters died in later films, no matter how often viewers watched them. RELATED: Harry Potter‘s 10 Most Immature Characters, Ranked The filmmakers have treated many …
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“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” celebrates its magical 25th anniversary
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) – When Bloomsbury Publishing (BLPU.L) founder Nigel Newton brought home a manuscript of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by a then-unknown JK Rowling, his daughter Alice described it as “perhaps one of the best books an 8/9 year old could read”. Twenty-five years later, it’s one of the best-selling novels …
Smart tips to take advantage of the best rates on your two-wheeler loan
Two-wheelers are considered profitable in the face of rising fuel prices. This is why the two-wheeler is the preferred means of transport for Indian families. When you take out a loan to buy a two-wheeler, it helps you buy your favorite vehicle and improves your credit score if you repay your loan on time. Taking …
Inside the push to diversify the book industry
Some publishers, like Lucas, are trying to figure out how to do the same for the vast swaths of America that big publishers have mostly ignored. It’s an effort complicated by a long history of neglect, itself linked to the failure of publishers to take diversity seriously within their own professional ranks until recently. In …
Throwback to the 2018 gameplay leak that started the hype
It’s been nearly half a decade since gamers first saw the gaming world of Hogwarts Legacy. The 2018 gameplay leak had the online community intoxicated. Some believed it, others doubted it. The video was quickly deleted, Warner Bros. Entertainment Interactive having blocked it for copyright reasons. The leak has intrigued and excited Harry Potter fans …
The 10 best-selling children’s books of all time
Answering the question of which children’s books are the best-selling children’s books of all time is more complicated than it seems. Theoretically speaking, determining how many copies of a particular book have been sold is very simple. Unfortunately, it’s also laborious and time-consuming, which is probably why there isn’t a lot of accurate, up-to-date information …
How Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential Began
When Anthony Bourdain returned from Japan to New York, the story goes, he already had a contract to write a restaurant-themed non-fiction book. And he had already found a title for it: “Kitchen Confidential” (by The kitchen). During this time, he had already written a gripping and revealing exposé on life behind the scenes of …
How can I get loan terms without giving sensitivity,
Houston, Texas, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finding the best mortgage can be difficult and securing your loan terms without disclosing your personal information can seem impossible. You are probably wondering: Is there a way for me to know my interest rate and closing costs without needing a difficult investigation on my credit report …
The early roles Harry Potter actors would like you to forget
Joining Hogwarts in 2005 for “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, actor Brendan Gleeson played Mad Eye Moody, who is first the disguise of Barty Crouch Jr., played by David Tennant. In subsequent films, Gleeson returns as the true Mad Eye and helps Potter defeat the Dark Lord Voldemort. Another renowned English actor, Gleeson’s …
Persian translations of the latest children’s literature ready for publication
TEHRAN — Prolific Iranian translator Sheida Ranjbar has said her interpretations of many of the latest offerings in world literature are ready for publication. She told Honaronline’s Persian service on Monday that her translation of American author Kim Ventrella’s 2020 book “Hello, Future Me” will be published by Iranban. The book tells the story of …
Chinese ‘Harry Potter’ audiobooks set to launch on June 21
Audiobooks have revolutionized the way many readers consume their books. With the hustle and bustle of our chaotic Muggle lives, many have turned to audiobooks as a way to explore new worlds while simultaneously performing everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and commuting. This allows for a bit of magic during otherwise wasted time. Now, …
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Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a live-action show of jaw-dropping magic, but strictly for Potterheads
Sarah Afful as Hermione Granger, left to right, Gregory Perst as Ron Weasley, Trish Linstrom as Ginny Potter, Trevor White as Harry Potter and Brad Hodder as Draco Malfoy from the Toronto cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.Evan Zimmerman / Courtesy of Mirvish Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Written by: Jack …
When you are forced to withdraw money in a bear market
Financial planners warn investors against attempts to time the market. It’s notoriously difficult to guess exactly when sentiment on Wall Street will reverse – even professionals are likely to be wrong. Yet that is essentially what countless retirees are being forced to do these days – playing chicken with a market rocked by 40-year high …
Movies that shouldn’t be remade
Remakes have been a popular trend in Hollywood over the years. Rather than creating something original, movie studios jumped at the chance to recreate a popular movie or series because they knew it worked the first time. But, fans often have other thoughts and feelings. While some reboots can retain critical elements, while creating something …
How Harry Potter grew with its millennial target audience
Beginning in 2001, the hit film series Harry Potter appealed to millennials since they were the target audience for the first two novels in the series. After the first movie was a huge hit, Harry Potter continued as a series, becoming a cultural phenomenon for millennials and their parents. Queues were open for every new …
Russian pranksters trick JK Rowling into impersonating Ukrainian President Zelensky
Russian pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stoliarov, also known as “Vovan and Lexus”, tricked British writer JK Rowling into impersonating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Revealing the video of the prank at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Kuznetsov and Stoliarov told their audience that they had asked Rowling about “cancel culture” and her views on …
Will rising interest rates increase my student loan debt?
Kameleon007 / iStock.com As inflation rates continue to rise, the Federal Reserve decided to take a bold step on Wednesday and raise the federal interest rate by 0.75%, the biggest increase in 28 years. At the press conference announcing the rate hike, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell explained, “We at the Fed understand the challenges caused …
Folsom: Confusion on the Hogwarts Express | union
Even though I’m back in the States and back to work, I’m going to write another (or more) column about my time in Scotland and Ireland. I have to write about our journey on the Jacobite steam train, the route of which was shown in the Hogwarts Express scenes in the “Harry Potter” films. This …
Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury announces record sales amid reading boom | Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury reported a banner year for sales as the Harry Potter publisher said the surge in reading during the pandemic had become “permanent” after lockdowns eased. Society has benefited greatly from Covid restrictions as homebound consumers have turned to new hobbies, including reading, to pass the time. Bloomsbury chief executive Nigel Newton said it was …
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Quadriplegic author publishing a third book
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – An Alaskan author – who became a quadriplegic from muscular dystrophy – is publish his third book after using only his voice to write it. Adam Freestone is an author and storyteller, and he happens to be in a wheelchair. Freestone has lost the use of his limbs due to his …
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NYC Gambino mobster convicted of killing Brooklyn loan shark
A wise Gambino was found guilty on Tuesday of murdering a Lucchese family associate in a feud over more than $750,000 in usurious cash. A jury in Federal Court in Brooklyn took 90 minutes to deliberate on its guilty verdict in the case of Anthony Pandrella, 62, accused of killing loan shark Vincent Zito, 78, …
10 Quotes That Prove Snape Was Great At His Job
Of all the characters in Harry Potter, Professor Snape is one of the most dynamic players with unparalleled depth and nuance. He unquestionably had one of the best arcs in the books and movies, but few people realize how dedicated he was to the subjects he taught and his duties to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft …
10 Times The Harry Potter Cast Acted Out Of Character
The wizarding world and the Harry Potter universe are loved around the world. From books to film adaptations, the Harry Potter story has been a hit in both media. The cast, even from an early age, was perfect for each of the characters. RELATED: 10 Dragon Ball Characters Who Would Make Great Wizards In Harry …
10 Most Unnecessary Changes The Harry Potter Movies Made, According To Ranker
Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets is now officially available for streaming and digital purchase with select services. So fans of Harry Potter series that couldn’t make it to the cinema can finally learn the revelations about the Dumbledore family. While many of these secrets were illusory in JK Rowling’s original books, others appear to be brand …
What is better? Variable or fixed rate mortgage
Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate by another 50 basis points (one basis point equals one hundredth of a percentage point). This was the second rate hike in less than a month and market experts expect rates to rise further. Rising interest rates have brought the focus back to …
Abandoned Eerie Midlands Harry Potter Hogwarts style school after Covid
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Harry Potter might spring from some weird corner of this Hogwarts-like school in the Worcestershire countryside. With its gothic windows, long covered driveway and old stone exterior, the magic of JK Rowling’s wizard decor seems alive and well. This magnificent building is also a boarding school – that of …
Latest Worker Space Transport Game Teases Harry Potter Actor
The Last Worker, a first-person indie game about workplace automation, will feature Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs as a friendly robot ally. A new trailer for the first-person narrative adventure game The last worker was revealed during the Guerrilla Collective 2022 livestream, and the game will include a Harry Potter actor. The upcoming sci-fi indie …
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Inspired by the first edition of Manvantara, the Koppal administration announces the second edition
The initiative aims to cultivate the habit of reading in people, especially children, and give them better exposure The initiative aims to cultivate the habit of reading in people, especially children, and give them better exposure Considering the overwhelming response for its Manvantara, a unique initiative to cultivate reading habits and critical thinking among people …
Bambi, before it was a children’s movie
(Photo via Getty Images.) When I first saw Disney Bambi as a child, the entire cinematic experience was overshadowed by the emotional shock of watching Bambi lose his mother. More like an old-school Grimms fairy tale than a typical, modern children’s film, Bambi planted the terrifying and very realistic fear of losing a parent. And …
RBA cash rate: A terrifying $900-a-month ‘cliff’ faces Australians when fixed-rate loans end
Many Australians who bought homes during the pandemic are about to wake up very abruptly as they face an impending ‘cliff’. Australians who bought a home during the pandemic are expected to face a mortgage ‘cliff’ – adding up to $900 to their monthly repayments – when their fixed rate loans end. As the cash …
The Prisoner of Azkaban Scene Harry Potter Fans Think Was Horribly Acted Out
According to a recent thread on Reddit, some fans think “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” still had poor acting, even with its star-studded cast. For u/Dillidolli, it was Daniel Radcliffe in particular. They simply said, “He was their friend!” This line appears in the scene of “Prisoner of Azkaban” where Harry discovers how …
A chic summer reading list for 2022
Trends and “-cores” may come and go, but reading a good book in the sun is truly a “forever” thing. If your ideal summer is long, full of short kings and shorter paperbacks, look no further. Between a slice-of-life story set in Japan, a re-edited trans punk tale that would shape a generation, and Ottessa …
The magic of Sioux City will be screened in the Harry Potter series this weekend
Job : June 9, 2022 / 10:18 p.m. CDT Updated: June 9, 2022 / 10:18 p.m. CDT SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – People around the world consider the Harry Potter film series a cultural phenomenon and the magic of the original film will unfold, in high definition, on a giant screen here in Sioux City. …
Your boy Obi-Wan feels like his old self again
Previously Obi Wan Kenobi: After narrowly escaping Reva the Third Sister, Obi-Wan and Leia find themselves stranded on the mining planet Mazupo and struggle to avoid clashing with Imperial forces. With the help of Tala, an Imperial officer secretly facilitating what is essentially an underground railroad for Jedi known as the Path, Obi-Wan and Leia …
Macquarie Bank interest rate hike following RBA cash rate decision
Macquarie Bank responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate hike this week by raising interest rates on its variable home loans, following Westpac, the first major bank to do so. Here’s what he announced and what it could mean for home loan customers. At its monthly meeting this week, the RBA raised …
The Best Smart Teen Movies Of All Time, According To Ranker
Just because a movie is made for a young audience doesn’t mean it can’t be complex. Children’s television and movies are increasingly praised for their mastery of mature themes, and teen movies can also be both intellectual and inspiring. Ranker compiled a list of the best smart teen movies and left it up to fans …
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7 Times Harry Potter Broke His Own Rules
The magical world of Harry Potter is filled with unique and fascinating traditions. To aid in world-building, JK Rowling has incorporated rules into the setting to help readers understand how the magic of the wizarding world works. RELATED: 10 Luckiest Harry Potter Moments, Ranked However, the story ignores these established boundaries for the sake of …
8 Hunter X Hunter Characters Smarter Than Hermione Granger
Harry Potter fans have long pondered what its story and world would look like if it were an anime. Although not the first series that comes to mind in terms of similarities, both Hunter X Hunter and Harry Potter are beloved franchises with diverse, interesting, and beloved casts. RELATED: 10 Anime Series Better Than Game …
Series of books to read during the summer
by ledger staff “We Were Liars” and “Family of Liars” by Madi Williams I came across the first book on TikTok last summer and loved the twists and turns it took you, and I was so excited to hear that a prequel came out, and freaked out when I saw it in the store. These …
Flower One secures $5 million loan, increasing term debt
Flower One Holdings Inc. FONE FLOOF F, Nevada’s premier cannabis cultivator and producer, received a $5 million loan from RB Loan Portfolio II, LLC. “This capital injection will allow us to complete the first phase of capital expenditures and provide working capital to the business. We are grateful for the lead this will provide as …
Weekend Box Office Results: Top Gun: Maverick Continues Its Cruise
We knew Top Gun: Maverick wasn’t going anywhere this week, and the only question was exactly how much word of mouth would affect its second weekend. Save for Cronenberg stans online, maverick was all the moviegoers seemed to be talking about, and weekday numbers were strong, showing no signs of slowing down. It took over …
Meet ‘Varney’, the vampire who arose 50 years before ‘Dracula’
So we don’t know for sure who wrote Varney. The researchers hypothesized that most Varney was written by James Malcolm Rymer (1814-1884), with the remainder written by Thomas Perst (1810-1859) and (possibly) two other unknown authors. Perst was a bestselling author of about a hundred penny bloods, but he was also a major plagiarist who …
The hidden meanings behind Harry Potter character introductions
How to introduce various important characters into the Harry Potter franchise actually holds a hidden meaning about their respective personalities. The Harry Potter The franchise is arguably one of the most popular film franchises ever made, thanks in large part to the wealth of detail involved in its world-building and the sub-textual narrative veins that …
There’s No Room for Boredom in Mala Kumar’s New Book Up the Mountains of India – Art-and-culture News, Firstpost
Up the Mountains of India by Mala Kumar is inspired by different fields of knowledge such as geology, history, botany, geometry, meteorology, etc. Are you more beach or mountain? People often ask this question when learning about other people’s favorite vacation destinations. I was more of a beach person, but I’m becoming a mountain person …
Arsenal and Tottenham ‘offered Barcelona star Clement Lenglet a loan move to bolster fragile defenses this summer’
BARCELONA have reportedly offered north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham the chance to sign centre-back Clement Lenglet on loan. The 26-year-old was a peripheral figure at Camp Nou during the 2021-22 season where he played just 21 LaLiga games. 1 French defender Clément Lenglet faces an uncertain future at BarcelonaCredit: Getty The likes of Gerard …
Is Credence’s Phoenix supposed to be Fawkes?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore sees Credence’s phoenix play a larger role. But is the phoenix really Fawkes from Harry Potter? Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets shows Credence’s phoenix, but is the creature supposed to be the famous Fawkes? Dumbledore’s Secrets, the third episode of the fantastic beasts franchise, brought back Credence, who was revealed …
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Charles M. Blow: “Too Far”—The State of American Culture
“TooFar” isn’t a viral hashtag — yet — but it’s the dominant ethos of the moment, the sentiment that drives our politics and our culture, the meaning that’s propelling a massive backlash across the political spectrum. For the right, the summer of protests, Black Lives Matter and the “woke culture” went too far by toppling …
32 films every English major should stream
Whether Harriet the spy is the film that created the English majors, Hours is the film that cements them in place. Having feelings for this film outside of deep, melancholy adoration is unacceptable for anyone with a BA in bed. How does it impose itself so firmly as THE quintessence of an English major? Let …
Universal Credit applicants can get extra money and it’s not a loan
As the cost of living continues to soar, millions of us are feeling the pressure, and for those on fixed incomes like Universal Credit, household spending can quickly rise more than wages. There are, however, many free programs and cash grants offered by charities and local authorities to help reduce fixed costs and bills, as …
Spell It: Crucial Business Decisions Behind Harry Potter’s Incredible Success
A boy with a lightning bolt scar on his forehead. Let me guess – you know his name. Click start to play today’s Spell It, where we remember ‘longing’ for the next book in the Harry Potter series, at the height of its popularity. You can also check out today’s word search, where you can …
Vindication of gender-sensitive ‘transphobic’ activist named in Queen’s Birthday Honors List
A critical gender campaigner who said she was wrongly called a ‘transphobe’ has received a British Empire Medal on the Queen’s birthday. Stephanie Davies-Arai is the founder and director of Transgender Trend, a group of parents who have campaigned against the increase in the number of children referred to clinics for medical treatment for gender …
BRRRR: cash-in refinancing as a real estate investment strategy
No, it’s not just a signal that it’s cold. BRRRR stands for a strategy real estate investors use to try to maximize opportunities in a booming real estate market. Here are the basics and tips for knowing when it’s time to refinance. What is the BRRRR method? BRRRR stands for “Buy, Rehabilitate, Lease, Refinance, Repeat”. …