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This means you can watch thousands of films for free with your library card

This means you can watch thousands of films for free with your library card

When I was studying at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I decided to combine part of my English studies with a focus on film. This decision opened me up to the wonderful world of film studies and reinforced my already ardent love of film, having considered myself a film lover throughout my teenage years.

The decision also meant that I screened four to seven films every week to support my studies. The only platform that saved me during my hectic semester of screenings was the streaming service Kanopy.

As a student, my university email account gave me free access to the platform and its catalog of over 30,000 films. The best part is that I didn’t have to give up Kanopy after I graduated; Thanks to my public library card, I still stream their extensive offerings for free. Below I’ll show you how to sign up for Kanopy – and why you should.

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How to create a Kanopy account

With Kanopy you can stream movies, TV shows and documentaries for free – without ads. To create a Kanopy account you can do the following:

  • Go to kanopy.com and click Get started.
  • In the next window you will be asked whether you are logging in with a university ID or a public library ID. Select which option applies to you. You must select your library system or university from the drop-down list.
  • To find a library near you, share your location when prompted or search for your library by name, city or zip code. You can do the same when searching for your university.
  • Blow Carry on.
  • Create your Kanopy account by filling out the required fields (name, email address and password).
  • Click Sign in.
  • You will receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. Open the message and click Confirm my email address.
  • Start streaming.

Kanopy login page

When creating a Kanopy account, you must select your library system or university from the drop-down list.

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Is there a limit to the number of movies I can watch per month?

Yes, Kanopy does not offer unlimited streaming. After signing up, you can stream up to 10 titles per month. Your 10 game credit will be renewed at the start of each calendar month. These credits will not transfer if you do not use them.

Why is there a monthly limit?

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Kanopy is based on a pay-per-checkout model, meaning the public library system pays a small fee each time you check out a title. By limiting loans to 10 titles per month, libraries can ensure they stay within their budget.

What movies are offered on Kanopy?

The Kanopy catalog gives you access to over 30,000 titles including:

  • Award-winning foreign films
  • Critically acclaimed films
  • A24 films
  • Documentations
  • Classic films from the Criterion Collection
  • Content from Great Courses and PBS
  • Festival indie or world cinema
  • Fairy tale books
  • Films and series for children

Notable standout films include Moonlight (2016), Lady Bird (2017), Memento (2000), Donnie Darko (2001), The Big Short (2015), Daughters of the Dust (1991), and In the Mood for Love (2000 ). and my personal favorite, Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019).

You should also check out our full roundup of the best movies on Max, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Plus, stream our favorite horror doubleheader on Netflix now.

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Do you want to live a long life? Here are three fair examples to follow | Opinion

Do you want to live a long life? Here are three fair examples to follow | Opinion

By Bob Brody

Three special people played a big role in my childhood. This was in the 1950s and 1960s in my hometown of Fair Lawn. As luck would have it, they all recently returned to my life and brought a message worth remembering – especially today as we celebrate National Good Neighbor Day.

Jeanette Kearns was my kindergarten teacher at Radburn Elementary School. Under her guidance, I developed my talent for getting into trouble with authorities. My specialty was not paying attention to class and instead clowning around.

This jester behavior largely resulted in me making silly faces at my schoolmates during class. One day Mrs. Kearns had enough. She made me stand alone outside the building for an hour. Believe me, I had it done, and kudos to her for setting me straight.

Marvin Wisch was our family doctor. He routinely performed a medical service that today seems archaic, if not apocryphal, namely home visits for patients. Dr. Wisch visited me at home when I was in bed with a fever, measles or mumps. He strode into my room, black leather doctor’s bag in hand, to diagnose, prescribe treatment, and reassure my worried mother with gentle warmth that I was indeed alive.

Simon Glustrom was a rabbi at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center. I attended Hebrew school there, mostly against my will and except for the times when I played hooker. I found it difficult to prepare for my bar mitzvah, especially reciting my haftorah, the Torah passage designated for the occasion.

But Rabbi Glustrom helped me get through this ordeal, always with a smile that radiated divine grace. He presided over the momentous ceremony on a Saturday morning in 1965. In this way, he attempted to marry me to manhood at the age of 13, a milestone that, however, took me at least another 20 years to achieve.

Teacher, doctor and rabbi all had unique successes.

Ms. Kearns taught at my elementary school for 30 years. Former students described her to me as always friendly and compassionate. She and her husband had a son and two grandchildren. After her retirement, she volunteered for decades at Hackensack University Medical Center. She is also the author of a children’s book with the whimsical title My Grandmother Has a Chandelier.

Rabbi Glustrom took the pulpit in our school to lead his congregation for 41 years. By all accounts he was deeply loved. He learned the names of all members of his flock and made a point of going into the homes of Jewish families who had just moved to the city to offer them words of welcome. He and his wife had three daughters, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is the author of seven books on Judaism, including – the ironic title is a nod to his life as a rabbi – “I Would Do It Again – Maybe.”

Dr. Wisch practiced general medicine for 68 years, almost until his last breath. He took care of my family for more than 20 years. He and his wife had five children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The State of New Jersey, the Knights of Pythias and other organizations honored him for his commitment to patients and the community.

“My father never missed a moment,” recalls his son Jeffrey Wisch, a recently retired oncologist. “He stayed at the top of his game until the end. He delivered babies, repaired broken bones, and performed tonsillectomies and even eye surgeries. He saved more than a few lives. It was his calling to become a doctor. His patients were his extended family. Caring for his patients kept him alive.”

But that’s what appeals to me most now. As I recently learned, Dr. Wisch lived to be 96 years old, Rabbi Glustrom lived to be 99 years old and Mrs. Kearns lived to an astounding 104 years.

Former Fair Lawn Mayor John Cosgrove, a former kindergarten student of hers, presented Ms. Kearns with a proclamation declaring Jeanette Kearns Day in the city on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

“If you want to live a long life,” said pioneer scientist Hans Selye, “focus on making contributions.”

Research shows that a sense of purpose dramatically increases the likelihood of living longer. According to a 2019 study, people with the most determination had a 15.2% lower risk of death than those with the least determination.

How fitting, then, that these three professionals, alternately an educator, a physician, and a member of the clergy—each of whom taught me, kept me healthy, and guided me spiritually—should serve in our city, generation after generation, changing the equation for our community .

The lessons to be learned from such longevity are clear. Every now and then, contrary to popular belief, good deeds actually go unpunished. Rather, if you do good, you will do well. The righteous will be truly and duly rewarded.

Bob Brody, a consultant and essayist, grew up in Fair Lawn and now lives in Italy. He is the author of the memoir Playing Catch with Strangers: A Family Guy (Reluctantly) Comes of Age.

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What will happen to India’s chances of reaching the WTC final if the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh fails?

What will happen to India’s chances of reaching the WTC final if the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh fails?

Sep 28, 2024, 4:02 PM IST

Although the weather is expected to improve on Days 4 and 5 in Kanpur, the time lost due to rain means the competition will be tied.

The second day of the match at the Green Park Stadium was washed out without a ball being bowled after intermittent rain in Kanpur on Saturday. Earlier on the first day of the second and final Test match of the series between India and Bangladesh, only 35 overs were possible, with the start delayed due to the wet outfield while the final session was washed out.

Everything was clear on the second day of the second Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Bangladesh, hoping for a series-level win in Kanpur, were looking to extend their day’s score of 107-3 in the first innings. But on Saturday, before the referees decided to abandon the game, repeated rains kept the cover up.

What is the forecast for day 3 in Kanpur?

There is also a risk that rain will spoil the game on Sunday and players will once again face a late start. However, unlike Saturday, Day 3 is unlikely to be washed out, but proceedings could be paused, with the chance of rain at 59 percent and the chance of a thunderstorm at 14 percent, according to accuweather.com.

Although weather conditions are expected to improve on Days 4 and 5 in Kanpur, a tie looms over the competition given the time lost due to rain.

What will happen to India’s WTC chances if the Kanpur test fails?

India currently sits at the top of the World Test Championship table with seven wins in ten matches, a winning percentage of 71.67. A 2-0 draw against Bangladesh in the series would have further boosted their chances of reaching the final for the third consecutive time as India needed just three wins from their remaining five chances. And that seemed certain to happen as their next game at home is against New Zealand, who are on the verge of a 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka in Galle.

However, with India and Bangladesh sharing six points each in a drawn Test, the equation becomes more difficult for Rohit Sharma and his men. Not only do India need to whitewash New Zealand in their upcoming three-Test series at home next month, but they also need to win at least two Test matches in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series against Australia Down Under later this year.

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Question for Eric: 80-year-old husband struggles with jealousy over his wife’s past affair

Question for Eric: 80-year-old husband struggles with jealousy over his wife’s past affair

Dear Eric: I am 80 years old and have been married to the best woman possible for 33 years. We connect and are soulmates. My question is: Why have I been jealous lately of her affair with a 17 year old high school student even though she was 27 and a teacher? This was mentioned a long time ago in our past relationship report. Why has this reactive jealousy consumed me now? I want to know a lot of details about this encounter, but I realize that this will only delve me deeper into my obsession. My constant rumination is putting a strain on my side of our marriage. What can I do?

– Past repeat

Dear Repeat: Whenever seemingly random events from the past enter my mind, I always think of the moment in a crime drama when a body floats to the surface of a swamp, only to be discovered years after the first crime. Like the plot of a crime drama, these mysterious feelings always involve more questions than answers and are never really about what they initially seem to be about.

What your wife did wasn’t appropriate, but it doesn’t sound like this new obsession is about ethical violations. I don’t think it’s even about what happened in the past. If you have the resources, talking to a counselor or therapist about this fixation can help you get to the bottom of what you’re really stressed about. Maybe something is changing in your marriage, maybe you’re worried about yourself or your body. These things are normal and it is possible to change the way you think about them so that the movies stop playing in your head. Your local aging department may also be able to point you to free or low-cost counseling options for seniors

It’s also important to draw a clear line between what’s going on in your head and what’s going on in your marriage. Tell your wife that you can’t stop fixating on this event and also what you plan to do to remedy it. Don’t make your obsession their problem, but if there’s something in your marriage that needs to be addressed, disclosing what else is going on in your head will pave the way for a healthier discussion.

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Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or PO Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Keep following him Instagram and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at rericthomas.com.

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Ongoing cockroach problems. Flies. Leaks. Wichita KS restaurant, hotel inspections

Ongoing cockroach problems. Flies. Leaks. Wichita KS restaurant, hotel inspections

Seventeen restaurants, hotels and other businesses in and around Wichita were out of compliance during food safety and lodging inspections conducted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture from Sept. 15-21.

They were cited for a number of violations, including ongoing cockroach infestations, flies landing on food and surfaces that touch food, moldy bathtub caulking, water leaks, missing information and equipment, dirty equipment, missing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, foods that weren’t stored at safe temperatures, an employee who didn’t wash their hands and more, according to inspection reports.

Information about the food establishments and hotels and motels, as well as a summary of their violations, appears below. All of the businesses listed are located in Sedgwick County. The list was compiled Sept. 25.

More than 40 establishments passed their inspections Sept. 15-21. A list of those also appears below. Some may have been non-compliant in previous weeks.

Business owners and managers can contact Eagle reporter Amy Renee Leiker at 316-268-6644 or [email protected] to comment on inspection results that appear in this story. Comments will be added to the online version of this article.

More details about inspections are in The Eagle’s searchable database of non-compliant restaurant and hotel inspections at www.kansas.com/databases.

Out-of-compliance inspections

54 Craft & Co., 549 S. Rock Road in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 16 during a follow-up inspection. Water wasn’t hot enough at a three-compartment sink. Next inspection: Nov. 16.

Andy’s Frozen Custard, 10788 W. 21st St. in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 17 during a routine inspection. Water wasn’t hot at a bathroom sink, containers of brownies and candies didn’t have lids on them to protect them from contamination including from flies, flies in restaurant were landing on food and surfaces that touch food. Next inspection: Sept. 27.

Andy’s Frozen Custard, 3425 E. Douglas in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 18 during a routine inspection. Water wasn’t hot at a bathroom sink, flies in the restaurant were landing on food and surfaces that touch food, a fly landed on brownies that weren’t covered. The next inspection date wasn’t provided.

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita East, 12111 E. Central in Wichita — Sixteen violations on Sept. 17 during a complaint inspection. There was no cleaning or sanitizing solution in the fitness rooms for guests to use, no towels in the fitness room, no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets by sinks in some rooms, emergency lights didn’t work, carbon monoxide detectors weren’t checked every six months, smoke alarms didn’t work in two rooms, issue with smoke alarm testing logs, broken microwave, freezers in rooms had individual ice trays in them which isn’t allowed, moldy bathtub caulking, bottles of floor and surface cleaners weren’t labeled, the carbon monoxide detectors in the boiler room and the laundry room weren’t working, no carbon monoxide detector testing logs on site, smoke alarms aren’t checked every six months, no single-use gloves in laundry room. Next inspection: Sept. 27.

Chick N Max, 3520 N. Maize Road, Suite 200 in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 18 during a routine inspection. Several foods including cheeses and chicken weren’t cold enough in a refrigerated preparation table, leaky carbonator below soda dispenser, hand-washing sink was blocked by a drink cooler and a bucket, equipment including lids and spatulas were still dirty even though they were in clean storage. Next inspection: Sept. 28.

Delux Inn, 8401 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Nine violations on Sept. 17 during a complaint inspection. No records showing carbon monoxide detectors are checked every six months, bottle of air freshener wasn’t labeled, no single-use gloves in laundry room, leaky sink in laundry room, no fire extinguishers on the outside of the motel, no records showing smoke detectors are checked every six months, no emergency management plan available to employees, no smoke detectors in some rooms, battery is missing in a smoke detector. Next inspection: Sept. 27.

Economy Hotel Plus Wichita, 5805 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 17 during a follow-up inspection. Leaky pipe in laundry room ceiling and standing water in the basement, water was coming from under the door for the electrical and sprinkler room, standing water in the hallway, trash and dirt on carpets throughout the building. Next inspection: Nov. 17.

Fat Ernie’s Family Dining, 2806 S. Hydraulic in Wichita — Five violations on Sept. 18 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. A pitcher was blocking hand-washing sink, cockroaches in cabinets and in dining room, cockroaches in kitchen, flies, large gap above screen door in kitchen, several dead insects in building including bugs next to bakery supplies and in clean containers, dead cockroaches, containers and pans soiled with sticker residue were in clean storage. Next inspection: Nov. 18.

Fish and More, 2021 S. Oliver in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 17 during a routine inspection. Cooked food wasn’t held at a safe temperature, no probe food thermometer, catfish nuggets and catfish steaks weren’t kept hot enough, there isn’t a hand-washing sink in a shed where the restaurant prepares yams and cornbread. Next inspection: Sept. 27.

Jacky Chan Sushi, 7820 E. Harry in Wichita — Six violations on Sept. 19 during a routine inspection. Cooked rice left at room temperature, cabbage and cooked pork weren’t held at safe temperatures, no paper towels at bathroom sink, tuna was thawing in intact vacuum packaging, missing information related to cooking and storage procedures for cooked sushi rice, no soap at sink, sushi rice wasn’t labeled with the time it was made. Next inspection: Sept. 29.

Magnolia Cafe, 2424 N. Woodlawn, Suite 111 in Wichita — Nine violations on Sept. 19 during a routine inspection. Several containers of food including chicken salad and sausage gravy weren’t labeled with the correct preparation dates, sticker residue on pans in clean storage, sanitizer stored above uncovered containers of sugar and flour, pan of raw salmon was stored above pan of cooked sausages, bottle of degreaser wasn’t labeled, restaurant doesn’t have a disclosure on menu warning customers of the risks of eating undercooked or raw meats and seafood, cooked sausage wasn’t kept hot enough, the date wasn’t recorded on seafood shell stock tags, shell stock tags weren’t kept in chronological order. Next inspection: Oct. 19.

McDonald’s, 3430 S. Hydraulic in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 17 during a complaint inspection. Flies throughout restaurant. Next inspection: Sept. 27.

O.J. Watson Park Concession Stand, 2901 S. Old Lawrence in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 15 during a routine inspection. No test strips to measure the strength of chlorine sanitizer. Next inspection: Sept. 25.

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, 7626 E. Kellogg Drive in Wichita — Five violations on Sept. 17 during a complaint inspection. Gap in back door, flies throughout restaurant, restaurant had cans of insecticide that are rated for use in homes only, several foods including yogurt and meatballs weren’t kept cold enough in refrigeration, sticker residue on plastic containers in clean storage. Next inspection: Sept. 27.

Tom’s Lotus Garden, 822 S. Broadway in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 19 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. A gap around a screen door could let pests in the building, cockroaches in cooler and other areas including in kitchen and by ice machine, dead bugs and grease throughout the kitchen. The next inspection date wasn’t provided on the inspection report.

U Hungry Truck (mobile vendor/food truck), 4701 N. Glendale in Bel Aire — Four violations on Sept. 20 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Flies, lettuce and cheese weren’t cold enough in refrigeration, fly landed on serving spoon, employee didn’t sanitize spoon after washing it. Next inspection: Nov. 20.

Ziggy’s Pizza, 13605 W. Maple, Suite 111 in Wichita — Six violations on Sept. 16 during a routine inspection. No test strips to measure concentration of sanitizer, dirty can opener, no probe food thermometer, hard-boiled eggs weren’t labeled with their preparation dates, employee didn’t wash hands between handling dirty and clean dishes, pans of cooked chicken wings weren’t covered in the walk-in cooler. The business was in compliance during a follow-up inspection conducted the same day.

Bed bugs. Dead cockroaches. Flies. Grease. Wichita KS restaurant, hotel inspections

Cook didn’t wash after nose wipe. Feces. Bugs. Wichita KS restaurant, hotel checks

How do businesses fail inspections?

Businesses fall out of compliance when they have too many violations, issues that can cause a foodborne illness, when a problem can’t be fixed right away, such as bug and rodent infestations, and more. But most violations are minor and are corrected while an inspection is taking place.

Typically, establishments are reinspected within 10 days to ensure they are following the rules.

It’s rare for a business to shut down over a failed inspection. But it can happen. Usually, closures are temporary, voluntary and due to major problems, such as sewage backups, pest infestations, and water or power outages.

The lists in this story include only businesses from Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results anywhere in Kansas at https://foodsafety.kda.ks.gov/FoodSafety/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx.

Complaint? Here’s how to submit it

If you see problems at a food or lodging establishment, you can file a complaint.

To notify the state about unsavory or questionable conditions anywhere that serves or sells food to the public, email [email protected] or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at www.foodsafetykansas.org.

To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food is served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or www.foodsafetykansas.org.

Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at www.agriculture.ks.gov/public-resources/comments-complaints/lodging-complaint.

For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit www.foodsafety.gov.

These businesses passed inspections

  • Allen Elementary School, 1881 S. Elpyco in Wichita

  • Artichoke Sandwichbar (mobile vendor/food truck), 811 N. Broadway in Wichita

  • Breezy’s Snow Shack, 716 E. Dover Drive in Valley Center

  • Calvin’s Hamburger Haven, 2417 S. Seneca, Suite 100 in Wichita

  • Chisholm Trail Elementary School, 6015 Independence in Park City

  • Clearwater Elementary School West, 100 S. Prospect in Clearwater

  • Clearwater High School, 1201 E. Ross in Clearwater

  • Culver’s, 3220 N. Maize Road in Wichita

  • Dollar General, 3445 N. Womer in Wichita

  • DZ Ice Cream & Frozen Treats (mobile vendor/food truck), 142 S. Meridian in Valley Center

  • Friends University – Retail, 2100 W. University in Wichita

  • Grace Market, 1030 S. Oliver in Wichita

  • Haysville Middle School, 900 W. Grand in Haysville

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wichita Northeast, 2340 N. Greenwich in Wichita

  • Hong Kong Express, 7900 E. Harry in Wichita

  • Lady Burritos, 204 W. Greenway in Derby

  • Leeker’s Deli on the Go (mobile vendor/food truck), 6223 N. Broadway in Park City

  • Lee’s Chinese Restaurant, 6215 W. Kellogg Drive in Wichita

  • Maize Middle School, 4600 N. Maize Road in Maize

  • Natural of Course, 8000 W. Central, Suite 100 in Wichita

  • Ossman Concessions (mobile vendor/food truck), 1221 N. Curtis in Wichita

  • Panda Express, 2760 N. Maize Road in Wichita

  • Paradise Donuts, 612 E. Douglas in Wichita

  • Pink Elephant Games and Cafe, 2431 W. Pawnee in Wichita

  • Rex Elementary School, 1100 W. Grand in Haysville

  • Riverside Cafe, 9125 W. Central in Wichita

  • Round1 Bowling & Arcade inside Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg Drive, Suite G03J in Wichita

  • Scooter’s Coffee, 3123 N. Rock Road in Wichita

  • Scooter’s Coffee, 13335 W. Maple in Wichita

  • SnackShack and Us (mobile vendor/food truck), 9923 W. Binter Lane in Wichita

  • Sonic Drive-In, 1024 E. Louis Blvd. in Mulvane

  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, 645 N. 119th St. West in Wichita

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Wichita North, 3741 N. Rock Road in Wichita

  • Supermercado Del Pueblo, 2128 N. Broadway in Wichita

  • Taco Bell, 6515 E. 37th St. North in Wichita

  • Taco Shop, 1652 S. Webb in Wichita

  • Tacos Uruapan (mobile vendor/food truck), 1021 S. Topeka in Wichita

  • Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 1037 S. 183rd St. West in Goddard

  • Tiendita La Pelota, 2819 S. Fees in Wichita

  • Viola Groceries, 26320 W. K-42 Highway in Viola

  • Wadadli Island Cuisine (mobile vendor/food truck), 228 S. Ceymarie Circle in Wichita

  • Walmart Supercenter, 501 E. Pawnee in Wichita

  • Whiskey Dicks, 801 S. Seneca in Wichita

  • Wichita Heights High School, 5301 N. Hillside in Wichita

  • Ziggy’s Pizza, 13605 W. Maple, Suite 111 in Wichita

Note: Sometimes addresses listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — are not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations.

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The longtime Hawaii MLB veteran is hoping for another shot at a world title

The longtime Hawaii MLB veteran is hoping for another shot at a world title

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Mike Fetters grew up in Ewa Beach as a man of many talents.

A three-sport athlete who excelled in basketball, football and baseball, which was actually the sport he enjoyed the least.

But when he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers out of Iolani in the 22nd round, he reconsidered.

“I didn’t think I was that good,” Fetters said. “I knew I could play at another level, whether it was basketball, baseball or football, it didn’t matter, but when I got drafted I told myself there are no NBA or NFL scouts talking to me , so let me give this to you. MLB thing is a try.”

Instead of immediately going to the majors, he decided to attend Pepperdine University to increase his stock, and in 1986 he was drafted in the first round by the California Angels

Three years later he received a call to the major leagues.

“Most of these younger guys are single and hitting the road, they’re alone and homesick, especially those from Hawaii who aren’t going to college,” Fetters said. “They stay home and deregister from high school. They have this homesickness, like men. I’m not used to being on the mainland but I had my wife with me so it made it a lot easier.”

Staying down-to-earth and being a family man helped Fetters complete 16 major league seasons…

His best playing years came in Milwaukee, where he cemented his role as the Brewers’ closer.

His 79 saves with the club still rank sixth-most in franchise history and he is enshrined on the team’s Wall of Honor.

Now the coach of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Fetters remains one of Hawaii’s best and longest-tenured major league players.

He often returns home to the islands and has some advice for young talent trying to make it.

“First and foremost, stay humble,” Fetters said. “Number two is you have to keep working. There are no shortcuts up here. It’s hard to get into the big leagues. It’s even harder to stay. It’s a cliché, but that’s the truth.”

For now, the Diamondbacks are making his time in the league worthwhile.

The defending National League champions are on their way to another playoff spot, and Fetters, despite all he’s accomplished, still has a box to check.

“I want a World Series,” Fetters said. “That’s all I ever played for. The only reason I train is for the opportunity to try and win a championship. I don’t have one yet, I was pretty close last year. I wish I was a player who would win a World Series, but the next best thing is coaching. I hope our guys can do this thing this year.”

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DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE’s hilarious gag reel includes excerpts from scenes that didn’t make it into the film

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE’s hilarious gag reel includes excerpts from scenes that didn’t make it into the film

“Blade won’t admit it, but he wants a s’more.”

Deadpool and Wolverine is set to be released digitally on October 1st before hitting 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD a few weeks later on October 22nd, and the additional features gag reel has now been officially released online (via Crushable).

The one-minute video contains some very funny outtakes, with Ryan Reynolds apparently improvising some of his dialogue (he comes up with some incredibly inventive alternative middle names for Tony Stark). We also get to see a few shots of scenes that didn’t make it into the final cut, including Wade Wilson trying to piggyback (which we saw in the on-set photos), and the Merc with the Mouth, who interrupts Logan’s (Hugh Jackman) conversation with X. 23 (Dafne Keen) to give Blade (Wesley Snipes) a s’more.

Marvel Studios’ first R-rated film was a huge success (after nine weeks in theaters, it’s still climbing to the top of the all-time box office), so we wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if a direct sequel was announced. Even if Wade and Logan won’t return for another film together, they almost certainly will Avengers: Secret Wars.

Check out the gag reel below for our review of Deadpool and Wolverine Here.

The MPAA gave the film an official R rating for: “Strong bloody violence and language, blood and sexual innuendo throughout.”

“Marvel Studios Presents Their Biggest Mistake Yet – Deadpool & Wolverine,” reads the new summary. “A listless Wade Wilson toils in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, are behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly reunite with an even more reluctant…reluctant? “He has to convince a reluctant Wolverine – f*ck synopses are so damn stupid.”

Alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the title roles, Deadpool and Wolverine Morena Baccarin (Vanessa), Leslie Uggams (Blind Al), Rob Delaney (Peter), Brianna Hildebrand (Negasonic Teenage Warhead), and Shioli Kutsuna (Yukio) will return as their respective characters, and they will be joined by franchise newcomer Emma Corrin (The crown) and Matthew Macfadyen (Consequence), who will play a TV agent and Charles Xavier’s evil counterpart, Cassandra Nova.

Directed by Shawn Levy Deadpool and Wolverine based on a screenplay by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Zeb Wells.

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Wuthering Waves update 1.3 start time, countdown to release date with all banners

Wuthering Waves update 1.3 start time, countdown to release date with all banners

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The third chapter of Wuthering Waves is upon us. This is a very exciting installment of the game that fans have been eagerly waiting for since WuWa developer Kuro Leaks confirmed that we were getting Youhu and especially The Shorekeeper. You can find them here Release date and start time countdown for the release of Wuthering Waves update 1.3You’ll also find all the banner characters for each phase of the season.

While the upcoming release of 1.3 is very exciting, fans are also looking forward to the release of 1.4 in November. This is because it introduces Camellya, who fans have been wanting since the game’s release, as well as a new character named Lumi, who looks three times better in the game compared to her drip marketing. Additionally, while there is no ETA, we are also waiting for the day WuWa releases on PS5.

We still don’t know if WuWa will land on PS5 consoles before the end of the year, but for now, Wuthering Waves update 1.3 is scheduled to release tomorrow. The countdown to the release date and start time is almost over and there will be a lot to enjoy.

Wuthering Waves Update 1.3 release date

The The release date for Wuthering Waves Update 1.3 is September 29th. This is confirmed by Kuro on the game’s official X account.

As soon as the new WuWa chapter appears, you can immediately choose “The Shorekeeper”. As for Youhu, you’ll have to wait until October 24th. The Coast Guard is a 5-star heroine with some great, unique skills and abilities, while Youhu is a 4-star.

When will Wuthering Waves Update 1.3 be released?

The The release time for Wuthering Waves update 1.3 is September 28th at 8:00 PM PT and 11:00 PM ET and September 29th at 4:00 AM BST.

According to Kuro’s maintenance notice, the game will be offline on September 29th from 4am to 11am UTC+8. This should result in the game going offline on September 28th at 1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET/10:00 PM BST and coming back online at the above release times.

You will not be able to log into the game during maintenance. Once maintenance is completed, players will be rewarded with 300 Astrite and 2 Crystal Solvent.

Wuthering Waves update 1.3 release time in the US

  • 8:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, September 28th
  • Saturday, September 28, 11:00 p.m. ET

Wuthering Waves update 1.3 launch time in the UK

  • 4pm BST on Sunday September 29th

countdown

Below is a countdown to the chapter release:

How to preload

You can only preload Wuthering Waves update 1.3 if you are playing on PC. In addition to playing on PC, you must have downloaded version 1.6.2 of the game’s launcher. If you have updated the official launcher, the message “Download new version in advance” will appear under the “Start” button.

On PC the download size is 30GB while on Android and iOS it is 16GB. Below are the minimum and recommended system requirements for all devices:

minimum

  • Android: [System] Android 7.0 or higher; [Processor] Snapdragon 835, MediaTek G71/72 or processors with better/equivalent performance; [RAM] 4GB or more
  • iOS: [System] iOS 14 or later; [Model] iPhone 11 or newer, iPad with A13 Bionic or processors with better/equivalent performance; [RAM] 4GB or more
  • PC: [System] Windows 10 64-bit; [CPU] Intel I5 (9th Generation)/Ryzen 2700; [GPU] Geforce 1060/RX570/Intel ARC A380, [RAM] 16GB or more

Recommended

  • Android: [System] Android 7.0 or higher; [Processor] Snapdragon Gen1+/Gen2/Gen3 or MediaTek processors with better/equivalent performance; [RAM] 6GB or more
  • iOS: [System] iOS 15 or later; [Model] iPhone 13 or newer, iPad with A15 Bionic or processors with better/equivalent performance; [RAM] 6GB or more
  • PC: [System] Windows 10 64-bit; [CPU] Intel I7 (9th Generation)/Ryzen 3700, [GPU] Geforce 2060/RX5700XT/Intel ARC A750; [RAM] 16GB or more

Phase 1 and 2 banners

Below you will find all character and weapon banners from phases 1 and 2:

Phase 1 – September 29th to October 24th:

  • The Coast Guard – 5 stars
    • Taoqi – 4 stars
    • Yangyang – 4 stars
    • Chixia – 4 stars
Photo credit: Kuro Games

Phase 1 Weapon Banner:

  • Stellar Symphony – 5 stars
    • Endless Collapse – 4 stars
    • Discord – 4 stars
    • Comet Flare – 4 stars
Photo credit: Kuro Games

Phase 2 – October 24th to November 13th:

  • Jiyan – 5 stars
    • Yay – 4 stars
    • Sanhua – 4 stars
    • Mortefi – 4 stars
Photo credit: Kuro Games

Phase 2 Weapon Banner:

  • Green Peak – 5 stars
    • Celestial Spiral – 4 stars
    • Variant – 4 stars
    • Helios Cleaver – 4 stars
Photo credit: Kuro Games

For more Wuthering Waves, we have a guide to all the voice actors in the game and a guide explaining how to add friends.

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Video shows a burning Russian convoy as Kiev thwarts a “battalion-sized” attack

Video shows a burning Russian convoy as Kiev thwarts a “battalion-sized” attack

Russian military vehicles burst into flames after an attack by Kiev soldiers, according to the Ukrainian military, which released video footage of the alleged battle.

The Ukrainian Air Force posted on Facebook that its soldiers managed to repel a 50-man column of Russian equipment. Newsweek has not yet verified the details of the footage and has emailed the Russian Defense Ministry for comment.

The independent U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said Friday that Ukrainian forces repelled “an intensified battalion-sized Russian mechanized attack toward Kupiansk,” the first mechanized attack along the line since last winter .

A two-minute video showed aerial footage of military vehicles burning in an open field and smoke billowing into the sky.

In the post accompanying the clip, the Ukrainian military said that Russian forces attempted to storm the positions of Ukraine’s 77th Air Mobile Brigade and the National Guard in two separate operations.

“However, even with such strong forces, the enemy units were unsuccessful,” the post said, adding that Ukraine’s paratroopers and National Guardsmen managed to “defeat the enemy and push them back to their starting positions.”

This screenshot from a video released by the Ukrainian military purports to show Ukraine’s defense of a Russian attack in the direction of Kupiansk. Kiev said its forces repelled a 50-man column of…


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The post added that two tanks, two armored personnel carriers and an infantry fighting vehicle were destroyed in the Russian attack, “and those that remained managed to escape in panic.”

“The enemy column that attacked the positions of the soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine also suffered a setback,” the post said, according to a translation.

The ISW said footage of damaged Russian armored vehicles crowded together suggested Moscow forces attacked in dense columns. They blocked when the Ukrainian fire units began to strike, which “commonly occurs in failed Russian mechanized attacks.”

The Washington, DC-based think tank also provided additional details about the site. It said Ukrainian forces were operating near the village of Pishchane, southeast of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, after Russian forces attacked directly on the Oskil River, where Moscow is trying to make gains.

Ukrainian military sources said Russian forces had been pushed back to their starting positions near Pishchane, while the ISW said geolocated footage suggested Moscow forces had made no progress during the attack.

Ukrainian officials said on Saturday that Russian forces launched an attack on a hospital in the northeastern city of Sumy, killing nine people and wounding 12.

A first attack hit the hospital, while a second attack occurred as rescuers and police arrived to carry patients to safety in what Russia called a “double-tap” attack, said Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine’s interior minister.

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Latest news between Israel and Hezbollah: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah killed, says Israel – as Iran’s supreme leader was taken to secure site | World News

Latest news between Israel and Hezbollah: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah killed, says Israel – as Iran’s supreme leader was taken to secure site | World News

Special correspondent Alex Crawford leaves the aftermath of Hassan Nasrallah’s alleged death behind him for a moment, reporting from the coast of Beirut on the impact of the attacks on civilians…

Beirut’s Corniche is filled with families who fled overnight and early morning Israeli bombings of the capital’s southern suburbs.

Entire families are camping on the sidewalks, on the main public beach, in cars and on benches.

A family loaded their pickup truck and set off with more than 40 family members from Dahiyeh in the southern suburbs, where most of the Israeli airstrikes have taken place.

We spoke with the grandparents who packed their truck with their seven children and 31 grandchildren and fled to get away from the line of fire.

Some of the children were still sleeping in the back of the truck when we spoke to grandmother Em Ahmad.

She told us: “When we heard the first big bomb, I just said to my husband: ‘We have to move’.”

“We are all very afraid. We have no idea what’s going to happen.”

Many families are Syrian refugees who have already fled the fighting in their home country.

A young mother and her three children spent the night on the sidewalk a few kilometers from Dahiyeh.

“We moved several times, and as the bombing continued, I thought, I can’t stay here with my children,” she told us on condition of anonymity because many were apparently afraid of being targeted.

The paranoia is now acute. The fear, raw.

Airstrikes continued this morning in Bekaa in the east of the country and overnight there were several attacks in the southern city of Tire and in the Lebanon mountains, where many displaced families had already fled.

“Please don’t show my family’s faces,” said an elderly man from Dahiyeh who had slept all night in his vehicle, about two miles north of the airstrikes.

“The Israelis are terrorizing us. It’s crazy. Nobody feels safe.”