Does anyone know the real reasons why Roger and Parry were not in the band at the same time after the Self-titled album?
Both (ex)band members have told little in the interviews I've read.
Which one do you prefer on the keyboard? I honestly can't pick because I like them both and they sound the same to me live.
Critics Consensus: The fifth Scream finds the franchise working harder than ever to maintain its meta edge -- and succeeding surprisingly often.
| Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 80% | 70 | 6.90/10 |
| Top Critics | 70% | 23 | 6.60/10 |
Metacritic: 65 (28 Reviews)
Sample Reviews:
The new "Scream" may be the first horror movie that turns the mockery of fan service into its own fan service. Is it fun? Mostly, yes. - Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Seriously over-indulges in self-referential cleverness, to the point of undermining the actual scare factor. - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
A horror movie, through and through. It's also a small-town drama. It's also a vicious and spot-on commentary about some of the more repugnant fads in the modern entertainment hellscape. It's also extremely funny. - William Bibbiani, TheWrap
Even afresh batchof newcomers can't keep the staleness from creeping in, although the new "Scream" nicely mines modern movie discourse in a way to justify its own existence. 2.5/4 - Brian Truitt, USA Today
The new "Scream" stabs and jabs at our memories of the original and creates some bloody fresh twists of its own. 3.5/4 - Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
The new creative team effectively taps into a quarter century of real-world affinity from fans for some clever meta commentary within the film. 3/4 - Zaki Hasan, San Francisco Chronicle
It stumbles by the end - these movies always do - but by bringing itself full circle, it stands as the best "Scream" since the original. B- - Adam Graham, Detroit News
It does little but reference the previous films (this is the fifth in the franchise), but it does so in smart, fun ways. 3.5/5 - Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Over two hours, Cinco de Scream-o lumbers along with routine kills and few surprises even when it makes lame attempts at shocking us. 2/4 - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
I have to admit that there is some watchable gonzo humour to this fivequel (though I hid under my seat for the violent bits.) 3/5 - Peter Bradshaw, Guardian
The whole cast are game, bringing the same fresh-faced, cool kid energy that's been the common denominator of every past Scream star... And the film finds plenty of ways to deliver fresh and funny scares. 4/5 -
... keep reading on reddit ➡Edit: for everyone yelling about the NATO phonetics, I'll remind you of two things:
- This call centre caters to consumers. The super non-technically inclined. Your grandma. That weird co-worker who can't make the number 1 on the keyboard into an exclamation point. They are even more confused by the NATO phonetics than without.
- This service is not in English, where the NATO phonetics make even less sense.
Greetings fellow tech support gremlins! So this happened today not to me but my co-worker, it was your run-of-the-mill lost Mac user password issue that got called in by an average Joe user.
Our tech support is phone calls only - no chats no emails and definitely no one coming in to help you in person. This is relevant because, as anyone who has given customer service through the phone knows, first off - you can't see what the person calling is doing. Secondly, it can be difficult to tell through the phone if a customer said a letter S or F, T or P, etc.
To combat this, when something needs to be spelled out exactly, we use designations instead of letters to spell out say, serials, order numbers, command line commands, and so on. So instead of "W", you say "whiskey" or any word starting with W so you and the customer knows which letter they need to spell. This is especially necessary if you're supporting a customer with poor language skills in the language the support is in.
So example@eg.com on the phone would be said out loud as
Evan Xavier Adam Matt Perry Laura Evan at Evan Gabriel dot com
Now that we know all this - an elder gentleman calls in and explains that they have forgotten their Mac user password. When the usual routes to reset it fail, with MacOS you can help guide the customer into recovery mode and open up Terminal. If you input the command "resetpassword" into Terminal and press Enter, you'll be able to reset your Mac user password from there.
So my colleague had verbally, without seeing what's happening, guided this old man into recovery mode, gotten Terminal open, and guided customer to write "resetpassword" into Terminal.
English was not this customer's language. No biggie! My buddy spelled out the letters for the customer, as you do on the phone. It was as follows:
Roger Evan Sam Evan Tim Perry Adam Sam Sam William (with a "double u") Odie Roger David --> so, resetpassword with all lower case letters and typed together. ('with a w' because "w" is not a common letter in our language.)
The typing t
... keep reading on reddit ➡Critics Consensus: If it lacks the original's bracingly original craft, The Matrix Resurrections revisits the world of the franchise with wit, a timely perspective, and heart.
| Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 69% | 140 | 6.40/10 |
| Top Critics | 68% | 40 | 6.40/10 |
Metacritic: 65 (44 Reviews)
Sample Reviews:
In short, Wachowski doesn't add much to the rich mythology she and sister Lilly have established, but she's careful not to mess it up either. - Peter Debruge, Variety
If you loved The Matrix and hated the sequels (or simply found them unsatisfying), go see this one. Have a blast. - John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
It focuses on telling a heartfelt story that rings as true to reality as possible. This may cause hard-core Matrix lovers to loathe the direction that's been taken, but it's a breath of fresh air for me. - Valerie Complex, Deadline Hollywood Daily
If we absolutely must have another "Matrix" movie, if we can't just let it be, then let it be this weird one. - William Bibbiani, TheWrap
"The Matrix Resurrections" may be a bumpy ride but it's still a trip. 2.5/4 - Jake Coyle, Associated Press
[Wachowski] invites the audience to have as much fun as she's having revisiting this world that initially defined her career, and seems to apply her full self to this text, bringing an irreverent and infectious zeal to the resurrection. 3/4 - Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
The new "Matrix"tries to reprogram a beloved piece of cinema. However, it's quite a few fixes short of a full upgrade. 2/4 - Brian Truitt, USA Today
A fitfully entertaining and only semi-convincing cross between traditional blockbuster and self-mocking satire. 2/4 - Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Aimless, vocabulary-filled, talky tedium. 1/4 - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
Ultimately this feels more like a warmed-over tribute to the past than a bold and fresh new chapter. 2.5/4 - Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
In the end, it's the ideas at work in "The Matrix Resurrections," much more than the action, that keep us contentedly in our seats for well over two hours. 3/4 - Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
There's more just than a glitch in the Matrix. The entire server is down. D - Adam Graham, Detroit News
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... keep reading on reddit ➡I was curious to see who was the best player born on each day of the year. It turned out to be a bit more of a struggle than I thought it was going to be, so I decided to simply sort it by WAR. Does that mean that sometimes a better player got left off the list for a player who simply had a longer career? Absolutely. But WAR is a nice simple stat. So, here's the list!
January
- 1 – Tim Keefe
- 2 – Edgar Martinez
- 3 – A.J. Burnett
- 4 – Kris Bryant
- 5 – Bill Dahlen
- 6 – Early Wynn
- 7 – Johnny Mize
- 8 – Jason Giambi
- 9 – Stan Javier
- 10 – Willie McCovey
- 11 – Max Carey
- 12 – Bill Madlock
- 13 – Kevin Mitchell
- 14 – Sonny Siebert
- 15 – Bobby Grich
- 16 – Albert Pujols
- 17 – Darrell Porter
- 18 – Curt Flood
- 19 – John Matlack
- 20 – Brian Giles
- 21 – Mike Tiernan
- 22 – Amos Strunk
- 23 – Red Donahue
- 24 – José Quintana
- 25 – Danny Richardson
- 26 – George Blaeholder
- 27 – Bibb Falk
- 28 – Magglio Ordóñez
- 29 – Jason Schmidt
- 30 – Tony Mullane
- 31 – Nolan Ryan
February
- 1 – Paul Blair
- 2 – Wes Ferrell
- 3 – Fred Lynn
- 4 – Doug Fister
- 5 – Hank Aaron
- 6 – Babe Ruth
- 7 – Carney Lansford
- 8 – Dobie Moore
- 9 – Vladimir Guerrero
- 10 – Lance Berkman
- 11 – Jimmy Ryan
- 12 – Chet Lemon
- 13 – Sal Bando
- 14 – Pretzels Getzien
- 15 – Billy Hamilton
- 16 – Ben Sanders
- 17 – Wally Pipp
- 18 – Joe Gordon
- 19 – Dave Stewart
- 20 – Justin Verlander
- 21 – Alan Trammell
- 22 – Clarence Mitchell
- 23 – Ray Brown
- 24 – Honus Wagner
- 25 – Ron Santo
- 26 – Pete Alexander
- 27 – Johnny Pesky
- 28 – Terry Turner
- 29 – Al Rosen
March
- 1 – Paul Hines
- 2 – Mel Ott
- 3 – John Ward
- 4 – Dazzy Vance
- 5 – Sam Thompson
- 6 – Lefty Grove
- 7 – Jeff Kent
- 8 – Dick Allen
- 9 – Arky Vaughan
- 10 – John Briggs
- 11 – Bobby Abreu
- 12 – Jim Wynn
- 13 – Home Run Baker
- 14 – Kevin Brown
- 15 – Bobby Bonds
- 16 – Buddy Myer
- 17 – Charlie Root
- 18 – Dwayne Murphy
- 19 – Clayton Kershaw
- 20 – Joe McGinnity
- 21 – Manny Sanguillén
- 22 – Billy Goodman
- 23 – Mark Buehrle
- 24 – George Sisler
- 25 – Tom Glavine
- 26 – Kevin Seitzer
- 27 – Buster Posey
- 28 – Lon Warneke
- 29 – Cy Young
- 30 – Chris Sale
- 31 – Jack Stivetts
April
- 1 – Phil Niekro
- 2 – Luke Appling
- 3 – Guy Hecker
- 4 – Tris Speaker
- 5 – Bill Dinneen
- 6 – Bert Blyleven
- 7 – Adrián Beltré
- 8 – Gary Carter
- 9 – Doc White
- 10 – Ken Griffey Sr.
- 11 – Bret Saberhagen
- 12 – Vic Willis
- 13 – Lorenzo Cain
- 14 – Greg Maddux
- 15 – Willie Davis
- 16 – Paul Waner
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A former D.C. National Guard officer, Col. Earl Matthews, accused two Army generals of lying under oath to the House Oversight Committee and the Defense Department Inspector General.
Matthews recalls his experience serving under Commanding General of the D.C. National Guard William Walker (now retired) on Jan. 6 in a memo (pdf) sent to the January 6th Select Committee. He disputes the testimony given by Gen. Charles Flynn, who served as deputy chief of staff for operations on Jan. 6, and Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt, the director of Army staff, calling them “absolute and unmitigated liars.”
>An analysis of the facts demonstrates that Piatt, Flynn and their confederates repeatedly and deliberately made false statements under oath or false official statements to the [Inspector General] and/or a congressional committee in order to support their contrived narrative, to discredit MG Walker, to absolve Army Senior Leaders of any responsibility in the delays on 6 January, and to burnish the promotion chances of Walter Piatt…
>Piatt and Flynn consistently and repeatedly misrepresented, understated, or misled the House Oversight Committee and the [Inspector General] regarding the capability, readiness and motivation of the [D.C. National Guard] to respond on the afternoon of 6 January. They falsely claimed that the [D.C. National Guard] did not have the training and resources to move quickly, to pivot from traffic control to civil disturbance operations. This was untrue. Flynn falsely stated that the Army Staff (which is supposed to be running the global operations of the U.S. Army) had to devote 30 to 40 officers and non-commissioned officers to get 154 ill-prepared DC Guardsmen to Capitol Hill. This assertion constituted the willful deception of Congress. It is
... keep reading on reddit ➡Hey again /r/mls I'm back with part four of the state soccer teams. For those of you seeing this for the first time, I began a project last summer where in a made-up universe, each U.S. state (commonwealth for the people in KY, MA, PA, and VA) had their own state soccer team. I have done Part I revised a few weeks ago, and now I am on to part four!
To get read-up on everything, check out Part 1.
#Previous Threads Part 1 (AL-CA) | Part 2 (CO-GA) | Part 3 (HI-IA) | Part 4 (KS-MO)
#Kansas
- Home Stadium: Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City (Capacity: 18,500)
- Notable players: Nick Besler, Dániel Sallói, and Tyler Freeman
- Likely CONCACAF equivalent: Trinidad and Tobago
- Rivals: Missouri, Nebraska, and Colorado
Hawkeye is a refreshing break from the grand-scale cosmic (and multiversal) madness we've seen from the MCU recently, going fully street-level to deliver a fun and engaging Christmas-coloured murder mystery. - Ariel (DiscussingFilm)
First 2 episodes of Hawkeye are a great introduction and somewhat refreshing. Was really enjoyable to see a small scale MCU story that reminded me of the good Marvel Netflix stuff Hailee Steinfeld shines as Kate Bishop & immediately makes the role her own. Excited for the rest - Jacob (DiscussingFilm)
The MCU steps back from the big scale and Hawkeye brings us a street level story full of heart. Hailee Steinfeld is an instant MCU favorite and Jeremy Renner plays the perfect veteran superhero. Prepare to fall in love with both Hawkeyes. This is THAT comic brought to life. - Matt Roembke (TheDirect.com)
Hawkeye is my favorite of all the Marvel Studios series released thus far. Hailee Steinfeld & Jeremy Renner are fantastic together. Loved the banter between them. The Rogers The Musical scene and Kate’s take on Hawkeye’s branding are hilarious. Oh, & Lucky the dog is the best. Hawkeye is a lot more grounded and contained than the other Marvel Studios shows. The show takes place over the course of 6 days and isn’t afraid to be funny with a character who is normally overly serious. Hawkeye manages to strike that perfect balance of action, comedy & drama. - Scott Menzel
Marvel’s Hawkeye is really fun! Hailee Steinfeld has the perfect mix of humor and determination for the role. The chemistry between she and Jeremy Renner is great! I love that they address the grief he still feels about Natasha. Also, Rogers the Musical…wow. Just, wow. - Jenna Busch
Hawkeye is the street-level show, through the lens of the MCU we’ve been waiting for. Hailee Steinfeld steals every single scene she is in. It’s also the most TV show like Disney+ project we’ve gotten yet. The show also drips with the asthetic and tone set by Matt Fraction, David Aja, Matt Hollingsworth, Kelly Thompson, Jordie Bellaire & co. It’s a great mashup of both runs that just works. - [James Viscardi (Comicbook.com)](https://tw
... keep reading on reddit ➡Critics Consensus: The fifth Scream finds the franchise working harder than ever to maintain its meta edge -- and succeeding surprisingly often.
| Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 80% | 70 | 6.90/10 |
| Top Critics | 70% | 23 | 6.60/10 |
Metacritic: 65 (28 Reviews)
Sample Reviews:
The new "Scream" may be the first horror movie that turns the mockery of fan service into its own fan service. Is it fun? Mostly, yes. - Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Seriously over-indulges in self-referential cleverness, to the point of undermining the actual scare factor. - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
A horror movie, through and through. It's also a small-town drama. It's also a vicious and spot-on commentary about some of the more repugnant fads in the modern entertainment hellscape. It's also extremely funny. - William Bibbiani, TheWrap
Even afresh batchof newcomers can't keep the staleness from creeping in, although the new "Scream" nicely mines modern movie discourse in a way to justify its own existence. 2.5/4 - Brian Truitt, USA Today
The new "Scream" stabs and jabs at our memories of the original and creates some bloody fresh twists of its own. 3.5/4 - Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
The new creative team effectively taps into a quarter century of real-world affinity from fans for some clever meta commentary within the film. 3/4 - Zaki Hasan, San Francisco Chronicle
It stumbles by the end - these movies always do - but by bringing itself full circle, it stands as the best "Scream" since the original. B- - Adam Graham, Detroit News
It does little but reference the previous films (this is the fifth in the franchise), but it does so in smart, fun ways. 3.5/5 - Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Over two hours, Cinco de Scream-o lumbers along with routine kills and few surprises even when it makes lame attempts at shocking us. 2/4 - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
I have to admit that there is some watchable gonzo humour to this fivequel (though I hid under my seat for the violent bits.) 3/5 - Peter Bradshaw, Guardian
The whole cast are game, bringing the same fresh-faced, cool kid energy that's been the common denominator of every past Scream star... And the film finds plenty of ways to deliver fresh and funny scares. 4/5 -
... keep reading on reddit ➡