The US military said it had an “in-depth” dialogue with Beijing, reiterating that it remains committed to regional allies amid ongoing enmity over a new security pact between the US, the UK and Australia designed to counter China.
“The two sides held a frank, in-depth, and open discussion on a range of issues affecting the US-PRC defense relationship,” Pentagon Spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners said in a statement on Wednesday, using an acronym for the People’s Republic of China.
He called the meeting “an important component” in Washington’s efforts to “responsibly manage the competition between the US and the PRC.”
Both sides reaffirmed consensus to keep communication channels open. The US side also made clear our commitment to uphold shared principles with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The statement broke with the more aggressive anti-Beijing rhetoric common from US officials as of late, and comes during a major diplomatic row over a newly inked trilateral security deal between Washington, London and Canberra, dubbed “AUKUS.” The pact will see Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the United States – enraging France, which had already struck a multi-billion dollar contract with the Aussies for French diesel-powered subs. And while no nation was named as a target for the new Indo-Pacific alliance, anonymous White House officials deemed the pact “another move by Western allies to push back on China’s rise in the military and technology arenas” in comments to Politico earlier this month.
China, for its part, has condemned the AUKUS arrangement as “extremely irresponsible,” saying plans to arm Australia with nuclear-powered subs “seriously undermines regional peace and stability,” and could even fuel an “arms race” in the Indo-Pacific
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In addition to the new security alliance – which is separate from the four-member ‘Quad’ bloc, another body created to counter China – Beijing and Canberra have sparred over a number of other issues in recent months, namely related to trade.
During a recent interview, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed that his country would favor more dialogue with Beijing, but China is simply not interested in doing the same. Responding to those remarks the next day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the current diplomatic troubles were “entirely of Australia’s own making.”
“Whether Australia is sincere about improving and developing relations with China, or it does the opposite to what it says – or even goes so far as to blatantly stab China in the back – China has its own judgement,” Hua said, urging Australia to make up its mind as to whether it views Beijing as a friend or an enemy.
It is imperative that Australia face up to the crux of the setbacks in bilateral relations, and earnestly think about whether China is seen as a partner or a threat.
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In jobs that primarily entail wrangling gaggles of unruly toddlers, the pearl of advice often imparted is to “be childlike, not childish.” Anne (Deragh Campbell, no longer Canada’s best-kept acting secret), the cyclone of arrested development whirling at the centre of Kazik Radwanski’s exacting new character study, has been having trouble with that distinction.
At the daycare where she’s supposed to be helping maintain a friendly sense of order, her immaturity makes her an ideal playmate for the kids and a frustrating coworker for her fellow adults. Her sense of innocent wonder comes in handy when gingerly handling butterflies with the little ones, but behaving like a 10-year-old stuck in the body of a woman creates friction with the sticklers in management. By the time she responds to a reminder that hot beverages aren’t allowed under safety regulations by whipping her cup at another employee, there’s no ignoring that she may not be cut out for the grown-up world.
Radwanski places her at odds with a society that can’t make sense of her awkward presence, self-involved choices, or antagonistic streak – though he puts in the effort to do so. The trembling close-ups in which he shoots Campbell’s reserved yet expressive face offer the first signal that she’s under just as much mental strain as she causes anyone else, if not more.
While the film shies away from any specific psychological language, it’s evident that some manner of neurodivergence fills daily life with difficulties for Anne. (Her mother, in the patient yet borderline exasperated tone of voice reserved for loved ones in serious need, obliquely mentions a past clinic stay.) Radwanski and cinematographer Nikolay Michaylov reproduce her pressurised headspace with their claustrophobic camerawork, in harmony with Ajla Odobasic’s disorienting editing schemes that cross-cut scenes within one another and ditch transitions easing the viewer along. The overwhelming sensation that may result, and the distress that comes with it, amounts to a vicarious experience of taxing empathy.
That’s more than she can expect from most of the people in her orbit, each of whom finds their own limit of how much Anne they can take. She has a meet-drunk with a well-meaning guy (Matt Johnson, cult-favourite creator of Operation Avalanche and Nirvana the Band the Show) at a friend’s wedding, only to show up at his flat unannounced and bring him to meet her family unannounced. In his gradual shying-away, a lamentable inverse proportionality comes into focus: the more desperately Anne needs help, the less inclined others are to go through the labor of providing it.
She finds inner peace only while tumbling through the air skydiving, suggesting that her acting out stems from a lack of stimulation in the dull responsibilities of adulthood. Whenever she gets a rise out of someone else and they begin to push back, she hides behind the shame-faced schoolchild’s excuse that it was just a joke. “Joke” may not be the mot juste, but she’s being honest that her desire was simply to enliven the fidgety tedium. The compassion she earns, as in the excruciating passage that sees her regale some rugrats with the story of her cat’s descent into madness and death, tempers our relation to the aggravation she prompts.
Campbell’s fearlessness, in both her abrasion and the fragile humanity behind her chaos, helps strike this delicate balance. To lean into everything alienating about Anne, and then to locate the deeper personhood independent of it – the difference between what she does, and who she is – requires a tremendous leap of faith. And unlike her character, she didn’t have a parachute.
ANTICIPATION.
Kazik Radwanski is well-regarded around Toronto, and little-known elsewhere. 3
ENJOYMENT.
A nerve-shredding gamut of stress and discomfort… 4
IN RETROSPECT.
…that’s all a means to productive, worthy ends. 4
Directed by
Kazik Radwanski
Starring
Tiffany Blom,
Deragh Campbell,
Matt Johnson
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With your favourite game, cricket round the corner, Hyatt Place Gurgaon brings in all the excitement that will not only satiate all your cricket thirst but also let you unwind with your pals amidst a thrilling and sporty ambience. Hyatt Place Gurgaon has come up with an exciting offer for all the cricket enthusiasts in the city.
The hotel is offering beer at a price of Rs. 99 valid during the Delhi team match days and is applicable during the match timings only. Coupled with great food from our all-new multi-cuisine menu recently, cricket lovers can now indulge in this amazing experience during all the Delhi match days.
Following the slogan “Safety First. Wellbeing Always”, Hyatt Place Gurgaon maintains enhanced safety and cleanliness protocols along with the highest quality of food as per standards.
Hyatt Place Gurgaon Udyog Vihar offers:
176 spacious and comfortable rooms (126 King rooms, 12 Pool View and 38 Specialty rooms) measuring 30sq mtr each featuring a 42-inch flat HDTV and a Cozy Corner in the guestrooms
Free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel
2,720 square feet (253 square meters) of flexible, high-tech meeting and function space
Buffet Breakfast, featuring freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee, and an assortment of juices
A multi-cuisine Restaurant featuring local and regional specialties, made-to-order entrées and appetizers around the clock
The Bar featuring specialty coffees and premium role beers, as well as wines and cocktails
A 24X7 Fitness Center, offering advanced cardiovascular and strengthening equipment’s
Relax and unwind at the outdoor swimming pool, while enjoying the pleasant weather and green surrounding
Free public computers with internet access and remote printing
As a videographer, you have a lot of opportunities to make money alongside your mainstream income sources. One of these opportunities is to make money off stock footage. You may be familiar with the concept and may have even thought about giving it a go.
Whatever stopped you back then shouldn’t stand in your way now. Selling stock footage is a great way to help you make some extra bucks! So, it’s time to pull out the best of all those clips sitting in your hard drive and make some money off them. That’s why we’re here to help. We’ll tell you some creative ways to make money off your stock footage. So, let’s get started.
Pick an Out of the Box Niche
Sunrises, waves crashing on the shore, or airplane videos are some of the most commonly found stock videos – unless, of course, you can capture these elements differently. Picking a unique niche and filming it with a fresh, never-like-before perspective is what you need. With it, you’ll set your footage apart from thousands of others out there.
Try to come up with innovative and saleable video concepts. It could be something as simple as filming yourself cooking your breakfast, but with a creative twist of your own. Almost anything and everything that we do in our everyday lives is worth selling as stock footage.
So go out there and shoot videos of anything you feel is worth capturing. The best part about video content is that you don’t even need to step outside – you can capture amazing videos right from the comfort of your home!
Nail the Keyword Game
Your footage may be the best, but it won’t get the visibility it deserves if you don’t have the required keywording skills. With an on-point keywording game, the probability of your footage getting noticed on a stock footage platform is high.
Regardless of the kind of footage you have, you need to use the right set of keywords. A little effort to hone your keywording skills will help you increase your sales. Along with keywords, focus on the perfect title and clear category descriptions to accompany your video.
Leverage Social Media
Apart from stock footage platforms, you can also look for potential buyers on social media platforms. LinkedIn is one of the best platforms to find people who would be interested in purchasing your footage. You can browse LinkedIn and find marketing departments of organizations, producers, or content managers. You’re sure to find a lot of people actively looking to purchase stock footage.
Creating that buzz around your work is something you’d have to do yourself – at least until you are famous enough. For this, you can use Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and other social media platforms to publicize your work. Put out short videos, clips, or snippets of your behind-the-scenes to garner more attention from the audience.
Consistency is the key, so make sure you regularly keep your social media pages updated with fresh content. Social media will not only help you build your network but also your brand. Lastly, honest feedback on these channels would also help you improve your work.
Focus on the Content
In the end, what’s going to help you the most is the quality of your content. So, this is one aspect you shouldn’t compromise on. Perfect footage is what most people out there are looking for – so steer clear of poorly lit scenes, jerky movements, and out-of-focus shots.
Experiment all you can to ensure you have unique content. Capture subjects from different, interesting angles to give potential clients a point of view they’ve never seen before.
Keep in mind the length requirements of stock footage, too. Every platform has slightly varying criteria but keep your video between 5 seconds to 1 minute long. Editing is another important aspect that you cannot compromise on. Use proper editing software to enhance your videos and add to their visual appeal and saleability.
Summing Up
Consistency is essential when it comes to selling stock footage. You may not see results immediately, but over time, with ample time and effort, you will reap the rewards of your hard work. Until then, keep putting out all your creative work out there!
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Legendary composer Hans Zimmer says that No Time to Die honors the James Bond Myth. In the last thirty years, Zimmer has composed scores for many big budget films, including The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lion King (for which he won an Academy Award in 1995). The eleven time Oscar nominee recently took over as composer for the upcoming James Bond flick set to release on October 8.
Finally premiering after numerous delays due to Covid-19, No Time to Die marks Daniel Craig’s final portrayal as the suave British spy. Since first playing the Bond character in 2006’s Casino Royale, Craig’s version has largely followed the original Bond themes and tropes, such as a smooth-talking Bond in a handsome suit. However, Craig has also deviated from the formula in a few ways, including his more serious than normal tone. Despite any changes, the myth of James Bond has still prevailed.
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The official James Bond Twitter handle tweeted a video in which the film’s composer, Zimmer, explains how he feels No Time to Die honors the James Bond myth. Speaking on the red carpet at the film’s world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall, Zimmer says that “[Bond] was always a myth,” and that “it’s not that easy” to maintain that myth. View Zimmer’s full quote on the James Bond myth below:
“It’s an extraordinary job in storytelling, in myth making. I mean Bond is not… You know, he was always a myth but to maintain that, to maintain the integrity, to maintain the commitment to this and to constantly reinvent. It’s not that easy. Trust me, I know!”
No Time to Die is the 25th film entry in the James Bond franchise, which means Bond has seen many iterations since his first portrayal in 1962’s Dr. No featuring Sean Connery as the first M16 agent. Since then, actors and directors have largely added to the Bond myth, including iconic catchphrases (such as “Shaken, not stirred”) and an ever-evolving musical score. While Zimmer says the new film honors the Bond myth, No Time to Die is still looking to shake up the mythology a little bit. For example, the upcoming movie features returning characters, such as Madeleine and Moneypenny (Naomie Harris), as well as the film introducing two female agents in Nomi (Lashana Lynch) and Paloma (Ana de Armas).
The James Bond character has always been a smooth, handsome superspy in a nice suit. While different actors throughout the years have added their own flair to the character, the Bond myth has been largely preserved. Although Craig’s upcoming portrayal plans on shaking up the mythology, fans can rest assured knowing No Time to Die not only reinvents the franchise, but also honors it as well.
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With your favourite game, cricket round the corner, Hyatt Place Gurgaon brings in all the excitement that will not only satiate all your cricket thirst but also let you unwind with your pals amidst a thrilling and sporty ambience. Hyatt Place Gurgaon has come up with an exciting offer for all the cricket enthusiasts in the city.
