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No. 2 – Winter 2011
Ten Chimneys
An Interview with Jeffrey Hatcher and David Ira Goldstein
Literary Manager Jenny Bazzell sat down with ATC Artistic Director and TEN CHIMNEYS' director David Goldstein and TEN CHIMNEYS' playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. This exciting new play will receive its world premiere at ATC this spring after a special week-long residency at the real Ten Chimneys in Wisconsin. David and Jeffrey offered insight into everything from the ideas that inspired the play to the casting process and the planned rehearsal period.
Jenny Bazzell: Could either of you talk about how the idea for Ten Chimneys came about?
JH: David and I had gone to Ten Chimneys in hope of finding some sort of inspiration. We knew about the Lunts and the place and we knew that there must be some sort of story or theatrical setting that we could turn into a play. I know that we had at least two toes in the water on different ideas - one was a murder mystery and the other was a musical, but we didn't get more than a few steps in the ocean on those. I think that for me, it came together when I did a little rudimentary research and found that the Lunts had performed Chekhov's The Seagull in 1938 with Uta Hagen. I thought somehow we could put together a play about rehearsal at this gorgeous estate the Lunts descended on every summer which would also be connected to The Seagull, which is also about actors and artists who are descending on an estate every summer. So that was the key jumping off point.
DG: The thing that is so striking about Ten Chimneys as a place is that as Americans we don't have many theatrical landmarks. Europeans do: for instance Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford and the Comedie Francaise in Paris. Ten Chimneys as a national historic landmark is one of the only true American places to celebrate the art of the theatre. And it's extraordinary in that it went from Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt's hands to being purchased lock, stock and barrel and preserved as a landmark. So that when you go there, there's almost the sense that they're still living there. Everything is as it was back then. There are still clothes and towels in the closets, pots and pans in the kitchen and sweaters in the bedrooms. You can look at their library and see all the different types of books they were reading which ranged from the trashy to the sublime. So you feel the living presence of these extraordinary performers who, in the 1920s and 1930s, were considered the great American actors of their time in the same way that we consider Streep, Pacino or DeNiro today. But since the Lunts didn't do film you almost have to go to Ten Chimneys to get a feel of their presence.
JB: So they were exclusively theatre performers?
DG: They made one movie, The Guardsman, to pay for the swimming pool at Ten Chimneys. Jeff, you were telling me the story of Lynn Fontanne finishing the movie and going straight to the railway station to get out of Hollywood still in her costume and makeup from the film.
JH: Though I think The Guardsman is actually pretty good.
DG: Yes, it is. Well worth a look.
JH: The famous story is when they were offered a huge contract from Universal, a million dollars a year or something. And Lynn cabled back, "We can be bought, but we cannot be bored." The story is often used to illustrate the idea that the Lunts thought there is something boring about Hollywood or motion pictures. I don't think they thought that, I think they thought it was boring to have to sit around and wait for your shot or for your scene to be filmed. They really loved being onstage; and they really lived for it. The idea that a story could all be cut up into little pieces and sewn together by long periods of inactivity, I think that drove her, in particular, batty. I don't think it was one of those occasions where their acting was too big for the screen or that they disdained film actors since they had plenty of friends who did films. It just wasn't the kind of work that turned them on. The theatre was what turned them on in every way, from professional and technical considerations to the familial and the romantic.
JB: When you were writing and assigning dialogue to these characters who are real people, do you feel a sense of obligation to get them right?
JH: Well, you have some obligation, of course. You don't want to make them say something that would be inconceivable unless you're doing some crazy cartoon comedy. But there's lot of things that people keep private, so you can have them say things even though there's nothing on the record that would certify that they ever said it. You want to get speech patterns right, you want to get assumed behavior right. Having said that, naturally I fictionalized a great deal. You can't make up all the dialogue from the things you think they've said. The best you can do is to get the flavor of their particular time and their particular character. I suppose it's the same thing you would ask an actor. An actor who simply does an impersonation ends up promptly amplifying certain aspects and straight-jacketing himself into others. So you want to give a taste of flavor, but you don't want to be slavishly devoted to the documentary.
JB: So you want to get their essence while putting them into this scenario that is somewhat based in history but is ultimately your creation?
JH: That's it, yes.
DG: The character in the play that the audience will probably have the most familiarity with--what they were like as an actor--would be Sydney Greenstreet, because we do still have a very vivid memory of him from The Maltese Falcon and other movies. But actually, Sydney Greenstreet was a member of the Lunts' company for years and it wasn't until later that he really became famous in the movies.
JB: How does the location of the play influence the events and characters?
DG: Two of the great themes of the play are making a family and making a home. Jeffrey has chosen to title the play Ten Chimneys not Alfred and Lynn or The Lunts. One of the real motors of the play is the question, what does it mean to have a home? Where do you make your home, particularly if you're an itinerant person? So the whole idea of making a home and making a place for yourself where you feel truly comfortable is one of the driving forces of the play. As is the creation of a family. When you talk about the theatre and making plays, often you're talking about making a family, at least temporarily. We bring all these disparate people together for ten or twelve weeks and we're living and breathing with each other for that time. It's kind of interesting in the case of this world premiere production of Ten Chimneys - we didn't set out this way, but there are seven actors in the play and they are from seven different cities. So, perhaps just this journey of putting the play together will echo that sort of search for home and family.
JH: One thing about the setting informing the play: lots of theatre people had big houses and big estates. Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh had Notley Abbey and Coward had a place outside London. And Hammerstein and Moss Hart all had places but they were all within the sphere of the theatrical capitols, New York or London. But the Lunts went back to Wisconsin every summer as opposed to someplace closer to 46th street. That tells you something. The fact that Genesee Depot is a small town and, in those days it was in the middle of nowhere, that gives a certain flavor too. It's a more rustic, rural environment. Ten Chimneys is actually made up of many different buildings: the main house, the cottage, the studio. And a couple of these buildings are inhabited by, among others, Alfred's mother. It tells you that there is both a hothouse closeness to the relationships when they're there, but that they're also separate - they have their own rooms. I've gone there twice now and one of the things that always strikes me is how all the rooms function like stage sets. They almost beg to have one of the walls come down so you could view them like a diorama. Some things are so fake. And the Lunts reveled in the fact that they were fake. They make almost a fetish of it. It shows you how much they had imported this perception of false beauty, which is beautiful in its own right, onto this very bucolic and rustic setting. I don't know if all of this ends up in the play, but these things certainly sparked the play.
JB: The cast that has been assembled for this production is phenomenal. What was the primary casting consideration for this play?
DG: We wanted to get actors who had a wonderful innate sense of style, elegance and theatricality about them. When you go to Ten Chimneys, you're reminded that these were people who were to some extent performing whether they were onstage or not. I think one of the really beautiful things about Jeffrey's play is that you get this sense of real characters in a real situation who love to perform and are always just that one step removed from reality.
JH: One thing that comes to mind when you're casting a show like this is you don't try to find people who look or sound just like the originals, but there's a very mid-century almost mid-Atlantic style to these people. Not everybody today is able to approximate that style. It used to be there were tons of actors who were steeped in the style of the Lunts and those who came before them like the Barrymores. But today, finding people who have the gift of that mid-century sweep, gesture and vocal expression is not as easy. Not everybody has it and that includes a lot of terrific actors.
DG: There are also just people we wanted to work with in the same way the Lunts wanted to have people in their company: people with whom they would enjoy traveling the country. There were just certain actors that Jeffrey and I had worked with before and thought it would be a good time to have them with us for twelve weeks.
JB: I know there are several familiar faces that are returning to ATC.
DG: Yes, and several people who have performed in Jeffrey's plays but have not peformed at ATC. One is Steve Hendrickson, an extraordinary actor from Minneapolis who is playing Alfred Lunt. I've been wanting to get him here for quite some time. He's done several of Jeffrey's plays. Linda Stephens, a remarkable actress who's playing Hattie, appeared in Jeffrey's play Murderers. Anna Bullard, who plays Uta, was here in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which was Jeffrey's play. Suzanne Bouchard, playing Lynn, and Michael Winters, who is playing Sydney, are very familiar to ATC audiences for their wonderful work here in the past. We wanted to have people we'd have a nice time with, right Jeffrey?
JH: [Laughing] That's true. I don't think we wrote in specific for anybody, but it's nice when you're writing and you know that the choices will then include people who can not only do the role, but bring something to the way the role is created. Because it's a new play, it's not finished yet. Not really. And I'm sure that whatever dynamic we start out with in rehearsal, some things will change because of the actor dynamic. If they were different actors, that dynamic would shift slightly as well. An interesting experiment that you can't actually do would be to take two sets of actors and see what would happen after four weeks of rehearsal with one of them and four weeks with the other simply in terms of the script changes.
JB: That would be fascinating because actors have so much of an influence on that first production and then how the script adjusts throughout the process.
DG: It's interesting because, for instance, in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde which Jeffrey premiered here and has now had dozens of productions all around the country, I get calls all the time from directors asking, "How do you do this?" and "How did you do that?" I'm happy to tell them what we did here but always with encourage them to find their own path into the play and their own way of doing it. I know Jeffrey as a playwright is one of those playwrights who appreciates seeing different approaches to his work.
JH: Although having said that, there are often times when with some technical question, not an actor thing, but a design thing, that if you do it one way, it will always work. That's not to say other ways won't work. But this is the base line; you do this one, you're safe. People say if you do Arsenic and Old Lace and you don't use the original Broadway ground plan, you're going to have problems. There's just something about the play and the ground plan that work perfectly. And if you decide to get interesting and different you're going to make it either harder on yourself or make sure some things don't work at all.
JB: Could we talk a little bit about the special residency taking place at Ten Chimneys for which ATC received the Edgerton Foundation New American Plays award. Could you each talk a little bit about your vision for that event and what the goal is to have happening there?
DG: Well, the Edgerton is a wonderful charitable Foundation that provides grants for extra rehearsal time for new plays at the home theatre. And they gave us one of these grants to do some extra rehearsal time on Ten Chimneys. And we decided that we'd like to have the first week of rehearsals at Ten Chimneys, the actual location in which the play takes place. So we approached Ten Chimneys in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin-- which is now a beautifully restored national landmark with myriad outreach programs-- and Sean Malone, the dynamic president of the Ten Chimneys Foundation. They have been nothing but supportive of this whole process even though the play does not glorify the Lunts in every aspect. So ATC is paying for the travel, Edgerton is paying for the extra rehearsal time and Ten Chimneys is providing us with all of their facilities in December for a week. We'll go there and we'll move the furniture aside and rehearse the play in the actual home. We'll steep ourselves in the lore of Alfred and Lynn and their friends. It's certain to provide not just a certain verity to how we approach the play, but to help provide us with a certain joyously artistic spirit that seems so present whenever you visit Ten Chimneys. If you are ever anywhere near the Milwaukee or Chicago areas, go tour Ten Chimneys. It is so beautiful and inspiring. I've had the opportunity to visit there three times and there's something very special about the place. And to be able to seclude ourselves there and investigate this new play in the same way that the Lunts themselves would go there in the summer and investigate whatever new play they were working on, well, I'm looking forward to it greatly.
JB: The parallels are pretty amazing. Jeff, do you have anything to add to that?
JH: Just that it wouldn't have been bad if it were in the summer. [Laughs] I think it's going to be great. It's going to be swell. And a little like the dynamic of the actor issue, there are going to be things that pop up just because we're there that end up in the script because we get to spend time in those rooms. So, like David, I'm looking forward to all that.
JB: In the play Ten Chimneys, the play that the Lunts are rehearsing is Anton Chekhov's The Seagull. As we're winding down, is there any information about The Seagullthat you need to be aware of to enjoy Ten Chimneys? Or if you've never heard of The Seagullbefore in your life, can you sit down and enjoy the play with no problem?
JH: I think you can. As a safeguard, we have these little vignettes or scene toppers where the characters appear in the costumes they would have worn in the 1938 production of The Seagull. During the course of the play you learn the plot of The Seagull and the characters. So it's great if you already know The Seagull but I would never want to write a play where you had required reading prior to coming to the theatre [Laughing].
DG: I think in the same way that you may find levels and resonances in Amadeus if you know Mozart's music, I think the same is true of this play. If you know that the first line of The Seagull is "Why do you always wear black?" and then the first line ofTen Chimneys is "Why do you always wear black?" that's a nice resonance. But I think the play operates just fine on its own. But if you know The Seagull, yes, there's a lot of resonance and synchronicities that you'll perhaps pick up and hopefully will find intriguing.
JB: I'm just curious thematically between the two stories, how linked are they?
JH: I think one thing has to do with the connection and clash between theatre family and real family and how they do and don't complement each other. Others are love, jealously, envy. And the struggle for certain characters in both plays to create art and still function as a decent human being. And not everyone in both plays is able to achieve that. I guess that's probably what I would want most people to take with them because that's the most human aspect.
JB: In closing, is there anything else that would be good for our audience to know or that might interest them?
JH: I think it's always fun for audiences to have fun with actors. It has to do with the question you just asked of knowing The Seagull. I think audiences get a kick out of seeing the "inside dope" when it comes to seeing actors and theatre and how things are put together. It's because they both admire and probably on some weird level have a certain disdain for actors because they get to do fun things and still get paid for it. I think audiences get a big kick out of seeing what happens when the curtain is down.
DG: Jeffrey, you wrote a beautiful play and movie several years ago about theatre several centuries ago in Compleat Female Stage Beauty [which is about Edward Kynaston, a 17th century actor who was among the last men to perform female roles before women were allowed on stage]. Are there any resonances or not between this play and that play?
JH: There are, actually. The one thing that comes to mind at least most obviously is that in both Compleat Female Stage Beauty and Ten Chimneys you see people struggling to ply their craft as the shape of that craft is changing. The Lunts would normally be thought of, though I don't think it's fair, as exemplars of the old schools: matinee crowds and star vehicles and rich tones and full bowels. Whereas Uta Hagen, if only because of her fame as an acting teacher, would be thought of for something more akin to the Actors Theatre, the Method, Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler (though I know that they would each individually argue vociferously with each other). So on one level, one might see a clash of styles or a handover from one style to the other. But I think what we suggest in the play, and which is borne out by facts, is that the Lunts were really working to get a much more realistic impression of behavior and character than the theatre in which they were brought up. Someone like Uta Hagen might find a different way to that same realism, but the goal is one that she would have shared completely with the Lunts. But I do think there is something interesting and entertaining to audiences about watching actors rehearse a scene and trying to find their way to whatever the truth is - some by highly technical means, some by more psychological or even mystical means. That's the biggest connection between Ten Chimneys and Compleat Female Stage Beauty.
JB: Thank you both so much!


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BIG SHOUT OUR TO THE SWEETEST ASAMI EVER! RACHEL!!!!!! ALSO A SHOUT OUT TO NAT AND CANON!! You three were amazing to hang out with and absolutely stunning. Thanks so much for fanning with us for Hannibal, Korra, and Dishonored!! Hope to see and hang out with you again this weekend! Lovely ladies!
ARGJFGFHB— MY favorite Korra!! And Our good friend Gackto as Mako!
Asami- berndor
Iroh II- bladeburner01
Bolin- avatarzara
photo- solo-forever
A few of my favourite shots from our photo shoot with Alucardleashed.
Melting Mirrors as Korra and Rawrchu as Bolin.
ARGH! We want to take pictures with you so bad. You are seriously our favorite Mako ever! We gotta head out to Canada to see you and everyone again!
Legend of Korra Giveaway!
I have two exclusive posters from SDCC, and you can enter to win on tumblr or Facebook. One poster is adult versions of the Avatar: The Last Airbender characters and the second is Legend of Korra characters. The posters were donated to me by some good friends of mine for this contest, Mailorder and Gladyfaith.
Rules of the contest for tumblr (up to 8 entries)
This is a requirement. You MUST follow gackto.tumblr.com. I will be checking the winner's tumblr to make sure that it's not a dummy account.
Liking this post counts as an entry.
Reblogging this post counts as an entry. You can reblog up to 7 times.
Contest runs until August 13th, 2012 for both tumblr and Facebook.
Rules of the contest for my facebook fanpage (up to 7 entries)
- You must LIKE my fanpage www.facebook.com/gacktstream. I will be checking the profile for an actual picture of a person.
- This exact picture with me and the posters will be posted onto my fanpage as my cover photo. You can LIKE the picture for one entry, SHARE the picture for one entry, and you may COMMENT on the picture for one entry. There is a limit of 5 comments you may leave on the photo for up to 5 entries.
- IMPORTANT!!!! If you share the photo, you must change your post to "public" or I won't be able to see it. If I can't see it, I won't be able to count it as an entry. :(
Selecting only ONE winner
I will randomly pick 5 people from tumblr LIKES and REBLOGS
I will randomly pick 5 people from the LIKES on the photo on Facebook
I will randomly pick 5 people that shares the photo on Facebook
I will randomly pick 5 people that comments on the photo on Facebook
Then I will randomly draw a name out of those 20 people for the winner. I ship posters to you for free in USA. If you are international, then it's not free. Good luck!
Message me with any questions on tumblr or Facebook. :)
HEYA!! Our friend Gackto is doing a Korra Giveaway and I KNOW that our followers would be interested in winning!
Some of the other shots from the photoshoot we did at Anime Expo!
Korra & Tahno, Tahno, Bolin, Mako, Eric as Tenzin and Kiyoko as Jinora!
Thanks to Boo Radlus for the photo!
I normally don't write fanfiction but some of my favorite people, Aicosu, put up some Tahnnora prompts!
I went with a little one shot. I do want to edit it some more and play with it, but it's 4 a.m. I just wanted to upload it at this point.
Added note: I am still figuring out how to make things pretty on Tumblr.
Be still my beating heart!
This is so-sos-ssoo-sooooo — DIES.
Mako's round house fire bending attack.
More photos on facebook.
Our good friend Gackto's amazing Mako cosplay!!
For all you shippers out there.
OH YEAH, we shipping all ships!
Cosplayers:Korra, Mako, Asami, Bolin
And Boo Radlus is the photographer!
So I'm procrastinating! I saw this gem on aicosu's tumblr and it was just asking to be gifed folks!
Credit info is based off aicosu's post. (Please don't delete the credits if you reblog! Some people were messaging me about who the cosplayers were in my last photoset because the original credits I listed were deleted.)
Footage filmed by Booradlus
Watch the actual video because it's just priceless. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtJEJHvZN1Y&list=UUGSJDuMGJcZFLZ1GdVN5Q_w&index=2&feature=plcp
OH WOW! YES! Thank you so much for giffing this! It was definitely asking for it! <3
During our photoshoot with Asami (Sushi-Monster) and her boyfriend Mako, Bolin (dksquall), and the others we decided to re-enact poor Bolin's heartbreak!
Korra is me! And thanks to Boo Radlus for the video!
So Sylar and I were in a photoshoot with all these lovely people on Sunday morning of Anime Expo!
You can see one of the shots from the photoshoot here, on Sushi-monster's (Asami cosplayer) deviantart!
It was really fabulous to meet everyone and to take pictures with the whole Korra Krew! We'll be posting some of those photos soon, with credit given to all the cosplayers and more soon!
Found an awesome Tahno cosplayer. Crack pairing ensued at AX.
I was trying really hard not to crack up!
Sylar did not say no to anyone at AX. Hahahaha!!


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If you thought the TV movie KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park was a bit of a stretch for the rock & roll overlords, you might not be ready for this one: teen comic-book hero Archie and his pals Betty, Veronica and Jughead – the same group (well, sort of) behind the #1 pop single "Sugar, Sugar" back in 1969 – will be teaming up with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and company to do battle with monsters in a new Archie Comics storyline. The cover art and a trailer are waiting below, so take a deep breath and jump...
Archie writer Alex Segura stated that the four-issue series, which pits the two bands against vampires, werewolves and zombies, "brings together two pieces of Americana for the first time." Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater, who describes himself as a "crazy KISS fan," added that "younger kids will enjoy the magical nature while older audiences will enjoy old rock 'n' roll."
In an article by the New York Post, Simmons assured the band's naughtier side would not tarnish the long-running comic's squeaky-clean reputation. "KISS is all things to all people," he said. "A five or ten-year-old fan doesn't look at the lascivious nature of my tongue the same way someone much older would... such a thing is not obvious to a five-year-old, and nor should it be." Somehow, describing it that way doesn't make it any less creepy... but if there's money in the making, you can be sure Gene's on it.
Archie Meets KISS will hit store shelves on November 30th... and if you're brave enough, you can get a closer look in the trailer below. Don't say we didn't warn you!


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In addition to providing financial assistance for non-Federal preservation projects, the Federal Government funds the preservation of a myriad of historic properties under its direct control. It is estimated that the Federal Government manages more than 665 million acres of land and 430,000 buildings, and a great many historic properties are included in this real estate portfolio.
Support for preservation projects generally comes from general agency operations and maintenance accounts, facility management accounts, or environmental protection and remediation funding. In many cases, funding for the agency program infrastructure to support preservation activities must also come from such general sources, although some agencies (such as the National Park Service (NPS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Forest Service) have budget accounts dedicated to cultural resource management and related programs.
Unfortunately, as documented in the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)'s study on Federal stewardship, Caring For the Past Managing for the Future (www.achp.gov/pubs-stewardship.html), current funding levels are inadequate given the scope of the preservation needs. Overall, traditional budget sources and programming have been chronically inadequate to meet the pressing need for maintenance and repair of federally owned historic properties and cannot compete with other facility or installation management priorities.As discussed below, some agencies are using innovative funding and management strategies to enhance their stewardship capabilities. Recommendations for further stimulating initiative, creativity, and efficiency in the Federal stewardship of historic properties are available in the ACHP's report, Becoming Better Stewards of Our Past (www.achp.gov/pubs-2004stewardshipreport.html).
In FY 1991, Congress created the Department of Defense (DoD) Legacy Resource Management Program to promote the effective management and conservation of historical, biological, and geophysical resources on DoD lands. Funding for the program is "fenced" so that it can only be used for cultural and natural resource preservation.
Since its inception, the Legacy program has funded both demonstration projects and program development. The current emphasis is on projects with regional or DoD-wide benefit. From FY 1991 to FY 2007, the Legacy Program has funded more than $275 million in projects.
NOAA Preserve America Initiative Grant Program
Under the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program, fees for recreational use of Federal lands help to fund backlogged repair and maintenance projects, interpretation, resource preservation, habitat enhancement, etc. Created by Congress in 1996, the program authorizes NPS, BLM, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Forest Service to collect entrance fees and user fees at test locations and retain 80 percent of the funds for onsite improvements.
Historic properties have benefitted to varying degrees, but the potential for funding preservation activities through the program is substantial. From 1996 through 2004, the four agencies with recreation fee authority collected a total of over $1 billion in recreation free revenues.
In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on the need for land-managing agencies to partner with the private sector to fund reuse and preservation of historic properties. Section 111 of the National Historic Preservation Act encourages this by authorizing Federal agencies to outlease historic properties and retain the proceeds to fund preservation activities.
Among agencies using Section 111, NPS and the Coast Guard have notable track records for outleasing historic properties in exchange for rehabilitation and maintenance. NPS also ensures that concessionaires which use historic buildings create accounts to fund capital improvements and cyclic maintenance. In some cases, up to 20 percent of the concessionaire's gross revenues go into such preservation accounts.
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Andropause, Hormone Balance for Men
1. Andropause comes from the Greek words andros, meaning male and pausis, to stop. Andropause refers to the decline of male hormones, mainly testosterone. Testosterone levels begin to decline in some men as early as 35 years of age. Typically, levels begin to drop between 45 and 55 years of age. Some men continue to have healthy levels of testosterone well into their 70's and even 80's. Unlike women, who may experience rapid changes in hormone levels, men experience a gradual decrease in hormones. As testosterone levels decline, there is deterioration of both mental and physical health. Testosterone therapy has been used for over 60 years. In fact, as far back as the late 1880's people were using testicular extract from animals to treat the symptoms of testosterone deficiency. Ancient Indian, Greek, and Egyptian civilizations also used hormones for therapy. Diet and lifestyle are extremely important to hormone balance. In this presentation we will discuss how testosterone levels can be raised naturally by changes in diet and lifestyle. Each person must be evaluated and treated as an individual. Hormone levels must be tested and therapies customized.
2. Testosterone is an anabolic, or building hormone that improves muscle mass, including cardiac muscle, and bone density. It is critical for optimal brain function. Testosterone improves mental sharpness, concentration, and memory. It increases energy levels. Testosterone improves flexibility, mobility, balance, and coordination. It prevents aches, pains, and arthritis. Testosterone also increases sex drive and libido.
3. A normal testosterone level is protective against Alzheimer's dementia, symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and cognitive or mental decline. It helps to prevent diabetes and the complications of diabetes, including amputation. In fact, testosterone therapy has been used in Germany for over 40 years to treat diabetes. Testosterone protects against abdominal obesity, a risk factor for both heart disease and diabetes. Testosterone is a natural antidepressant. As levels of bioavailable testosterone, that is testosterone that is available to the cells, decline, there is an increased incidence of depression. Testosterone therapy was used in the 1930's to treat men with what was described as 'melancholia' or depression. Testosterone protects against bone loss in both men and women. As levels of testosterone decline, the incidence of osteoporosis, falls, and fractures increases. Normal levels of testosterone prevent inflammatory conditions like Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue.
4. As mentioned earlier, testosterone is critical for heart health. There are many testosterone receptors in the cardiac or heart muscle. A low testosterone level is an independent risk factor for Congestive Heart Failure. Low androgen levels correlate with CAD in men, whereas normal testosterone levels are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. In China, doctors are treating men with 'angina' or chest pain due to blockage of the blood vessels to the heart, with testosterone therapy. Testosterone has been shown to dilate, or open up, the coronary arteries, as well as the aortic and brachial arteries. Testosterone helps to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. A low testosterone is associated with elevated LDL and TG levels and lowered HDL levels. There is also and inverse relationship between testosterone and BP. As testosterone levels decline, BP rises. Testosterone therapy can normalize BP.
5. Testosterone does not cause prostate cancer. In fact, low levels of testosterone are associated with more aggressive disease and worse outcomes (even in dogs). Normal testosterone levels may actually protect against prostate cancer. However, testosterone can stimulate an active cancer. Testosterone therapy does not cause liver failure. High doses of synthetic, chemical anabolic steroids, like methyl testosterone are toxic to the liver. These anabolic steroids can cause jaundice, liver cysts, and liver tumors. It is the synthetic hormones that increase LDL, suppress HDL, and increase the risk of heart disease, NOT testosterone.
6. DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone is also an androgen. It is a precursor hormone to both testosterone and estrogen. Like testosterone, low levels of DHEA have been associated with depression, heart disease, and diabetes. Low levels of DHEA are also seen in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Chrohn's disease. Low levels and high levels of DHEA have been associated with breast cancer. It's all about balance.
7. Testosterone is converted to estradiol by an enzyme called 'aromatase'. Estradiol can then convert to estrone, another strong estrogen. As men age, the ratio of estrogen to testosterone increases. It is the elevated estrogen to testosterone ratio that is a risk factor for both BPH and prostate cancer. Some authors feel that changing the ratio in favor of testosterone may offer protection to the prostate gland. It is not only the decline of testosterone but the increase of estradiol and estrone that cause the symptoms of Andropause. High levels of the estrogens increase the carrier protein called SHBG, which binds testosterone, making it inactive or unavailable to the cells, further increasing the symptoms of Andropause.
8. Symptoms of Andropause include mental fatigue, feeling 'burned out', and the inability to concentrate. Insufficient testosterone is a frequent cause of insomnia, not being able to sleep. Symptoms of Andropause include decreased mental sharpness and increased forgetfulness. Other mental status changes include depression, irritability, anger, and anxiety. Physical symptoms include fatigue, tiredness in the afternoon, aches, joint and muscle pain, decreased muscle mass, decreased coordination, and problems with balance.
9. Men may experience shortness of breath with activities. Low levels of testosterone may be associated with the development of chest pain, a diagnosis of heart disease, blockage of the coronary arteries, and rising blood pressure. Symptoms of Andropause include swelling of the ankles and varicose veins. Lightheadedness, dizzy spells, increased sweating, and even hot flashes are symptoms of male hormone deficiency. A declining testosterone leads to rising blood sugar levels, worsening of diabetes, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido.
10. Certain factors may contribute to testosterone deficiency. Mumps during childhood may affect testicular production of testosterone. Alcohol, stress, and obesity are not only associated with a decline in testosterone, but also an increase in estrogen. Many drugs affect the liver and lower the amount of testosterone that is available to the cells. These include the non steroidal anti inflammatories, Tylenol, aspirin, the statins, many heart and BP medications, antidepressants, H2 blockers, and chemotherapy.
11. There are many ways to raise testosterone and lower the estrogens naturally. Exercise increases the production of testosterone. It also decreases estradiol and the carrier protein SHBG, freeing up more of the testosterone, making it available to the cells. Loosing weight will decrease the conversion of testosterone to estradiol in the fat cells by the enzyme aromatase. Eliminating processed foods, lowering insulin levels and limiting alcohol will also raise testosterone and lower estrogen. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fiber will also raise testosterone, balance estrogen, and protect the prostate gland.
12. There are also supplements which raise testosterone and protect the prostate gland. Many of these, like zinc, vitamin C, Chrysin (with piperine added to enhance absorption), progesterone, and the flavones, work by inhibiting the enzyme aromatase similar to the pharmaceutical aromatase inhibitors, aminoglutethimide and arimidex. Many of these natural aromatase inhibitors are also potent antioxidants. Other supplements, like saw palmetto and nettle root, inhibit an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase which prevents the conversion of testosterone to the more stimulatory DHT. Nettle Root also binds to SHBG freeing up more testosterone. Nettle is used in Germany to treat BPH. Vitamin E, B vitamins, magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids, and whole soy foods are also protective of the prostate gland as is pygeum, pumpkin seed, and lycopene. Other supplements, like indole 3 carbinol, work by neutralizing the stimulatory estrogen metabolites.
13. Progesterone, like testosterone, in present in both men and women. It is a precursor to the adrenal hormones which include cortisol, androstenedione, and testosterone. Levels in men decline around 60 years of age. Progesterone protects the prostate gland and lower PSA. It not only inhibits aromatase but also 5-alpha reductase, raising testosterone levels and lowering both estradiol and DHT. It antagonizes the stimulatory effect of estrogen on the prostate gland and stimulates the anti-tumor antigen p53, helping to prevent prostate cancer. A low dose of progesterone may be part of male HRT.
14. Hormone testing may be done using saliva, urine, or blood. Both 24 hour urine and saliva are a reflection of testosterone that is available to the cells. A patient may have a normal testosterone level in blood but the amount available at the cellular level may be inadequate.
15. Saliva is collected in the morning. Profile I includes estradiol, DHEA-S, progesterone, bioavailable testosterone, and cortisol. I also measure estrone in men who are on testosterone therapy, making sure that estrogen levels remain stable. Estradiol readily converts to estrone and in some cases, estradiol may remain stable but there can be a marked elevation of estrone. A 24 hour urine collection also measures bioavailable hormones, including testosterone, DHEA, estrone, estriol, estradiol, pregnanediol, cortisol, and their metabolites. It is also an accurate and cost effective way to monitor hormones. Again, when testing blood a free testosterone is critical for making a diagnosis of androgen deficiency. Remember, 'low normal' and 'age adjusted' levels of testosterone are not adequate to prevent disease and maintain health. Thyroid function is also critical for health and is tested on blood.
16. Options for HRT in men include bioidentical testosterone, identical to the hormone found in the human body. Testosterone may be given as an oral capsule, a sublingual tablet or lozenge, or via the skin by a patch, gel or cream. It may also be given as an injection or implantable pellets. HRT for men may also include an oral DHEA capsule and a low dose progesterone cream. Other hormones like pregnenolone, cortisol, and thyroid are covered in the presentation 'Hormone Balance and Health' which is viewable on this website.
17. Oral testosterone is absorbed well from the gut but is metabolized and inactivated in the liver. Very small or 'micronized' particles of testosterone combined with oil are absorbed by the lymphatics and enter the systemic circulation via the thoracic duct to the subclavian vein, bypassing the liver. Absorption is variable, with some of the testosterone still entering the portal or liver circulation. Ester groups have been added to the testosterone molecule in an attempt to make testosterone more lipid soluble and enhance absorption through the lymphatics. Alkylated testosterones, like methyl testosterone are metabolized much more slowly, but as mentioned earlier, cause problems with lipid metabolism and liver toxicity. They should not be used.
18. Testosterone can also be delivered as a sublingual tablet or lozenge which is dissolved under the tongue or against the buccal mucosa. This avoids intestinal absorption and hepatic inactivation. The dose is usually 5-10mg used three times daily. Serum levels of testosterone peak rapidly, at about 30 minutes returning to baseline within 4-6 hours. One problem with the sublingual route is the elevation of both estradiol and DHT. There is a patented 30 mg buccal mucoadhesive system that is applied twice daily attempting to maintain more consistent levels of testosterone. Patients must avoid swallowing the saliva when using the sublingual lozenge or tablet, or the testosterone will be inactivated. Once again there is variability in absorption.
19. The Transdermal Delivery Systems or 'Patches' are patented products that have been around since the early 1990's. 'Testoderm' is a patch which is applied to the scrotum and has been shown to have rapid absorption. Like the other testosterone patches it is applied daily. One of the problems with the scrotal patch, besides discomfort, is the elevated DHT levels which may result in the stimulation of the prostate gland. Other patented patches include Androderm and Andropatch which are applied to the skin of the abdomen. The 5mg patch delivers approximately 5 mg of testosterone daily, which is the average daily production of testosterone in healthy males. Patches are expensive and there is lack of dosing flexibility. The alcohol base, which enhances absorption, frequently causes skin irritation and or contact dermatitis. There can also be problems with hair and sweating. When compared to the percutaneous creams and gels, most men preferred the latter. Absorption is variable.
20. Testosterone can be applied to the skin as a cream or gel. This is referred to as percutanous application vs. Transdermal application, which refers to the patches. Different bases are used to deliver the testosterone. My preference is a 'Natural Cream Base' which does not contain chemicals that are often found in other bases. There is also a non irritating, non alcoholic gel and a hydro-alcoholic gel. The patented products like AndroGel, Testim, and Testogel are formulated with the hydro-alcoholic base. Compounding pharmacists can also compound with a hydro-alcoholic gel, which allows for rapid absorption. A 50-100 mg dose of testosterone cream or gel delivers 5-10 mg of testosterone, which is equivalent to the dose delivered by the Transdermal patches. You can combine a low dose of progesterone with the testosterone and apply it as a single cream. Depending on the concentration, 1-2 grams of cream or gel may be applied to the wrists, inner arms, abdomen, chest, and neck daily. It is best to rotate sites, rub vigorously, and wash hands if handling an infant. This method of delivery avoids inactivation by the liver and delivers a steady dose of testosterone throughout the day. However, there is variability in absorption with limited or no absorption in some thick skinned individuals.
21. Testosterone injections are widely used in Europe. They are cost effective and have consistent absorption. The intramuscular injections are well tolerated and effective. They can be useful in men who are mentally or physically handicapped. Adding an ester group to the 17 beta hydroxyl group of testosterone makes the testosterone fat soluble. The testosterone ester is hydrolyzed in the body releasing free testosterone. The long acting esters include testosterone cypionate which is usually given every two weeks. To avoid the peaks and troughs associated with injections, I have some patients on weekly injections at home. Testosterone Undecanoate is a longer acting ester which is being looked at as a method of birth control for males and may be able to be given at even longer intervals.
22. Testosterone pellets have been used since 1940. They are implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of the lower abdominal wall. It does require a minor surgical procedure under local anesthesia and takes about ten minutes. Three to six, 200 mg pellets provide a physiologic dose of testosterone for 4-6 months. Testosterone pellets are an effective form of therapy with complete bioavailability. There is no elevation of Dehydro-Testosterone or estradiol. There may be a transient accelerated release of testosterone for 1-2 days after insertion, which is comparable to the injection. However, this transient elevation occurs two to three times yearly vs. every two weeks with the injection. Minor complications such as pellet extrusion, minor bleeding, and infection are rare. The first time pellets are inserted; testosterone levels are monitored at one month then at month 4, 5, and 6 to make sure that levels remain therapeutic. Another form of testosterone may be used as a trial prior to insertion of the pellets to make sure there is no elevation of PSA revealing an undiagnosed prostate cancer. Pellets may also be removed if needed.
23. A specialized pharmacy called a 'compounding pharmacy' is able to provide customized therapies based on a health care providers prescription. They compound or make oral capsules, sublingual lozenges or tablets, and percutaneous creams and gels. Some compounding pharmacies also make testosterone pellets and injectable testosterone. Pharmaceutical companies also make testosterone gels, patches, and injectable testosterone esters. We work with the Medicine Shoppe compounding pharmacies in Colorado Springs, CO.
24. Dosing and delivery method should be based on a patient's potential benefits, risks, and preferences. Each patient is an individual. No two people absorb, metabolize or excrete hormones the same. Some people do not absorb the creams and gels at all, no matter how high the dose. Others do not absorb the sublingual lozenges. A health care provider must be willing to work with and listen to the patient. Oral capsules are not recommended because of variable absorption and elevated estrogen levels. Yet, some men do fine on oral micronized testosterone in oil. The sublingual dose is between 5 and 10 mg. two to three times daily. Some men find this inconvenient. The testosterone patch is applied daily and depending on the dose, delivers either 5 or 10 mg of testosterone per day on average. Once again, the range is variable. A 50 – 100 mg dose of cream also delivers 5 to 10 mg of testosterone daily. I have seen doses as low as 20 mg. per day recommended. The dose for pellets is anywhere from 600 to 1200 mg every 4-7 months with 800 to 1000 mg (4-5) being an average dose. As mentioned previously there is consistent absorption. Four 200 mg pellets release approximately 5.2 mg of testosterone per day. A 200 mg dose of testosterone cypionate may be given every two weeks or a slightly lower dose given weekly at home.
25. The cost of HRT is variable with the patented products being more expensive. A patented testosterone gel costs about $235 /mo whereas a compounded gel is about $30 to $45 /month. Sublingual tablets and lozenges cost between $30 to $60 /month. The pellets average about $60 per month as do the biweekly injections.
26. Testosterone does not cause prostate cancer and may even help to prevent it. However, testosterone may stimulate an existing cancer. A PSA , preferably less than 2.6 and a digital rectal exam must be obtained prior to starting testosterone therapy. A follow up PSA is then obtained at 3, 6, and 12 month intervals following initiation of testosterone therapy. If the PSA goes above 4.0, a prostate biopsy is recommended. Follow up estradiol, estrone, free testosterone, and testosterone levels are obtained at 1-3 months to make sure that the patient is absorbing the testosterone and not converting it to estrogen. Testosterone Replacement Therapy can restore the prostate gland to normal size and may raise the PSA level slightly.
27. In conclusion, it's all about balance. You have seen how important it is to keep estrogen and testosterone in balance. Each person is an individual. Diet and lifestyles differ as does the ability to absorb, metabolize, utilize, and excrete hormones and their metabolites. Some men continue to make healthy levels of testosterone into their 70's & 80's while others experience symptoms of Andropause as early as their mid thirties. Hormone levels must be tested, whether by saliva, urine, or blood. The evidence shows that replacing deficient testosterone with bioidentical testosterone prevents disease. Hopefully, insurance companies will realize the huge cost savings that optimal, balanced HRT can provide by preventing and reversing disease. It makes no sense financially that they are unwilling to pay for testing or bioidentical hormone therapy which are a fraction of the cost of prescription medication and disease care. The patient must be an educated, active participant. They need to realize that it takes effort on their part to optimize their health.
28. The Testosterone Syndrome and The Hormone Solution are both excellent books as is Adrenal Fatigue by James Wilson. The Miracle of Natural Hormones provides thorough coverage of multiple hormones including the adrenal and sex steroids, as well as thyroid and human growth hormones.


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Invincible, Michael Jackson's first studio album in six years, will hit record stores on October 30th.
The first single from the record will be "You Rock My World," written by Jackson and produced by Rodney Jerkins, with an opening monologue by comedian Chris Tucker.
Tucker will be one of the presenters at the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Concert at Madison Square Garden on September 7th. Jackson is expected to perform the single at his two star-studded anniversary concerts at the Garden on the 7th and 10th.
"You Rock My World" will be available online at www.michaeljackson.com starting August 24th at 2:45 p.m. (EST), and it will be sent to radio the same day.
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Karen Katz has written and illustrated many books for children, including The Colors of Us, Can You Say Peace, My First Ramadan, Counting Kisses and Where is Baby's Belly Button. Long inspired by folk art from around the world, she was inspired to write her first book, Over the Moon, when she and her husband adopted their daughter from Guatemala, and she wanted to tell the story of welcoming Lena into their lives. Katz loves to paint and experiment with texture, color, collage and pattern. Besides an author and illustrator, she has been a costume designer, quilt maker, fabric artist and graphic designer. Katz and her family divide their time between New York City and Saugerties, New York.
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Owners, coaches and executives from around the league reacted Monday to the news that the lockout was over and that the 2011 season is about to begin.
Report: Jackson withdraws request for compensation
It appears one of the biggest hurdles left for the NFLPA is gone, as Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has agreed to withdraw his claim for compensation.
Weddle hopes to re-sign with Chargers
FS Eric Weddle, expected to be one of the top players on the free-agent market, told a newspaper he'd like to re-sign with the Chargers when the lockout ends.
Expect 2011 to be Jackson's last as a Charger
Frustrated with not being able to work out a long-term contract, Chargers WR Vincent Jackson is finally going to get his chance to hit the open market — in 2012.
Report: Mankins and Jackson ask for free agency or money
Patriots OG Logan Mankins and Chargers WR Vincent Jackson, two of the plaintiffs in the "Tom Brady vs. NFL" antitrust lawsuit, have asked for special deals as part of the suit's settlement.
Gates finds the positives in being locked out
Chargers TE Antonio Gates, who ended last season on injured reserve, has found some benefits to being locked out.
Oliver could be Chargers' odd man out
Too many defensive backs on the Chargers' roster could mean Paul Oliver will have to find a new team to call home next season.
Readers think Jaguars most likely to move to L.A.
Readers believe that the Jaguars will be leaving Jacksonville and heading to the West Coast after responding to the poll question, "Which NFL franchise is most likely to move to Los Angeles."
AFC West best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the AFC West who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Knowshon Moreno, Brandon Carr, Ryan Mathews and Lamarr Houston.
Former Chargers DE Grossman named 2011 NFL Teacher of the Year
Former Chargers and Eagles DE Burt Grossman has been named the 2011 NFL Teacher of the Year. Grossman is a teacher at Hoover High School in San Diego, Calif.
AEG CEO talks to five teams about move to L.A.
Tim Leiweke, CEO of the group trying to build a stadium in downtown Los Angeles, has spoken with representatives of the Vikings, Chargers, Raiders, Rams and Jaguars about the proposed venue.
Lockout limbo: Chargers report
There are changes in San Diego following a disappointing 2010 season, including two new coordinators and the likely departure of some familiar faces.
McNeill healthy, ready to go for Chargers
The contract holdout that caused OLT Marcus McNeill to miss the first five games last season hurt the Chargers, but he's ready to contribute from the start in 2011.
Second-year Chargers needed to step up
The Chargers didn't get many contributions from their rookie class last season, but the team hasn't given up on those players in 2011.
Chargers OLB English says he had foot surgery in March
Chargers OLB Larry English, coming off a disappointing, injury-plagued 2010 season, had surgery on his injured left foot in early March.
A person with knowledge of the deal says the San Diego Chargers have agreed in principle to a four-year contract with kicker Nick Novak.||||||| Novak made 18 of 20 field goal attempts (90 percent) in 2012, the third-highest conversion rate in team history. He was signed on Sept. 29 after Nate Kaeding hurt his groin in practice two days before a game at Kansas City. Novak also kicked for San Diego in the final 15 games of 2011 after Kaeding was hurt on the season-opening kickoff.
Novak agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to replace the injured Nate Kaeding.||||||| Novak, who was in training camp with the Chargers in 2010 and the New York Jets this season, has kicked in 22 NFL games, making 19 of 30 career field goal attempts (.633). He's played with Washington, Arizona and Kansas City.
The San Diego Chargers have signed kicker Nick Novak to a one-year contract.||||||| The move comes as Nate Kaeding rehabs a groin injury sustained in practice prior to the Pro Bowl. Kaeding missed three field goals in San Diego's 17-14 playoff loss to the New York Jets. Novak was out of football last year. He kicked for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008. Before that, he played for the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals in 2005-06.
Novak was released on Tuesday and replaced by Connor Barth, who was beaten out by Novak in August.||||||| Novak missed two field goals in last week's 34-10 loss to Tennessee.
The Redskins signed Novak on Tuesday after the former University of Maryland kicker won a four-way competition among available free agents. He'll handle the kicking duties in Sunday's game against Tennessee.||||||| Novak will replace John Hall, who was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Novak was 5-of-7 on field-goal attempts in five games in place of the injured Hall last season.


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Victoria Park's Arts Corner and Lai Chi Kok Park's Arts Fun Fair to launch tomorrow
A new round of the Arts Corner and Arts Fun Fair will be launched at Victoria Park and Lai Chi Kok Park (Stage III) respectively tomorrow (October 2).
Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), the Arts Corner and Arts Fun Fair aim to provide recreational and cultural activities for park goers and foster an appreciation of the arts in a leisure setting.
From tomorrow to June 24, 2007 (except February 18 to 19, March 11, 18 and 25), from 10am to 6pm on Sundays and public holidays, 40 Arts Corner stalls will be set up at the South Pavilion and South Pavilion Plaza in Victoria Park, displaying and selling recreational, arts and cultural-related souvenirs. Services such as painting, photography, calligraphy and sketching will also be offered. Admission is free.
There will be nine stalls set up at Lai Chi Kok Park from tomorrow to September 30, 2007. In the fun fair a wide range of recreational, art and cultural-related souvenirs and pre-packed traditional snacks will be for sale, while services like painting and sketching will be offered.
The LCSD organises similar events in two other venues.
The Arts Corner at Hong Kong Park will be held at the outdoor area near the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware from noon to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until December 31.
The Arts Fun Fair in Kowloon Park will run from 1pm to 7pm on Sundays and public holidays until May 27, 2007.
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Two years ago, the CEO of Electronic Arts stood on stage with Nintendo's Satoru Iwata during their Wii U unveiling to announce an "unprecedented partnership" between the two. The nature of that partnership was never fully revealed, but EA's actual support during the Wii U launch was tepid. Then a PR rep announced that they have nothing – nothing – in development for the Wii U, although this may not actually be true. Whether EA will give nothing to Nintendo's consoles, or whether it will dribble out the occasional game, EA's actions so far suggest that they haven't simply lost interest in the Wii U, but rather that they are, for some mysterious reason, doing everything in their power to sink it.
Game publishers do not have unlimited resources, so you can probably make a case for EA not putting a lot of effort into a console that has been slow out of the gate, but EA's behavior towards the Wii U has been downright churlish, and can only be explained as a mix of dishonesty and vindictiveness combined with a little incompetence.
If you were paying attention, you knew for sure EA had given up on the Wii U after several stories came out in early May. First off there was a tweet from EA DICE technical director Johan Andersson that said Frostbite, the engine EA is using for most of their upcoming games, does not run the Wii U. The tweet said that results with the Frostbite 2 engine were not promising on the console, so they never even tried to run the most recent version, Frostbite 3.
The was followed by an interview in Eurogamer with Patrick Bach in which he explained that Battlefield 4 was not coming to the Wii U because the console was too weak. In fact, he suggested pretty strongly that the Wii U is less powerful than the 360 and PS3; that it was lower than they were willing to go.
While EA was unwilling to do any work on getting Frostbite running on the Wii U because they said it lacked power, a few days later they announced "Frostbite Go," a version of the engine that would run on smartphones, allowing them to scale their games way, way down.
If all that was too subtle, we finally had a series of fanboyish tweets from EA's Bob Summerwill in which he declared that the Wii U was "crap," insulting its power, eShop, and controller, and insisting Mario should be on the PS4.
Summerwill is not the first game programmer to complain about the Wii U's power, and while an analysis of the Wii U suggests a machine at least on a par with current gen consoles, I have no way to determining the truth.
What's striking about these comments, though, is how openly hostile they are. Even if EA's employees don't like the Wii U, why would they so vociferously attack it?
Compare a recent interview with Insomniac Game's CEO Ted Price. When asked about the Wii U, he said that the company simply didn't have the resources to develop for the console at present, but that he liked it and felt it just needed better support from Nintendo.
Why wouldn't EA's people say something more like that? Instead, every statement denigrates the Wii U.
EA's support for the Wii U was minimal from the beginning, with a handful of ports of games more core gamers had already played. The even released the Wii U Mass Effect 3 simultaneously with a release of the entire trilogy for the 360/PS3, as though they wanted to just shout, "WE WILL GIVE YOU OUR DREGS!" Then, having done so little for the Wii U, they have complained that their games didn't sell well enough. If you're not even going to try, how can you expect to succeed?
Right now, it looks like EA simply hates the Wii U, and perhaps Nintendo as well. Why else refuse to put Crysis 3 on the console even though Crytek was interested in doing it? It is almost as though hating the Wii U is part of EA's corporate culture.
The question is, why? After all, two years ago, EA knew the console that was coming out, so they can't say it's because it's not as powerful as a PS4. They knew what the machine was, and they expressed enthusiasm and support for it, even though they were one of the first publishers to virtually give up on the original Wii. And while the Wii U's weak sales could affect what publishers do now, EA's behavior was iffy before the console was even launched.
I always find myself coming back to the rumor that EA was rebuffed when they tried to sell Nintendo on using their sketchy EA Origin as Wii U's eShop. There may be another explanation, but it's the only one that has ever surfaced, and would explain the vindictiveness apparent in their actions.
For whatever reason, EA appears to want to kill the Wii U. The question now is, can they do it? Their dropping sports support for the Dreamcast in 1999 is said to be one of the things that killed that console, and it was far more beloved by critics and gamers than the Wii U.
The biggest issue will be for sports gamers, because EA is huge in that genre, with IPs like Madden and Tiger Woods. Nintendo is not really a sports-sim developer, so they are unlikely to take up the slack.
But EA is not quite as all-powerful as they were in 1999, and Nintendo is in a better financial situation right now than Sega was when they put out the Dreamcast. Some say this is the final nail in the Wii U's coffins, but others – and I count myself among these – don't really care much about EA's upcoming line up anyway.
I just wish someone from Nintendo or EA would come out and say what on earth happened. Because all we have seen is the smoke, and we still don't actually know what burst into flames.


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- 2 oz Ron Abuelo Añejo
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
In a shaker filled with ice add all ingredients and shake vigorously.
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Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway is taking his fight against for-profit colleges to Washington D.C.
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Captain Phillips : now in theaters !
October 11, 2013
This is the big day! Captain Phillips is hitting the big screen today in the United States and Canada!
The movie is based on Richard Phillips's memoir A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea. Director Paul Greengrass (Bloody Sunday, United 93...) is at the helm of this picture written by Billy Ray (Hart's War, Flightplan, State of Play…) and produced by the team behind The Social Network, that is to say Scott Rudin, Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Kevin Spacey.
Tom Hanks, who's been unanimously acclaimed by the critics for his performance and especially for the last ten minutes of the movie, is joined by four first-time Somali actors. The first time he met them in person was while shooting the hijacking scene in Malta. The movie was mainly shot at sea at the large of Malta, on a real cargo ship, the Maersk Alexander, a exact replica of the Maersk Alabama on which these real events occured back in 2009.
Captain Phillips currently has a 93% rating on RottenTomatoes with over a hundred reviews... According to many of them, it is a serious contender for the upcoming award season and it may well earn Tom Hanks his sixth Oscar nomination.
If you live in the United Kingdom, you've got one more week to wait to see it, as it will be released on October 18!
This is the true story of Capt. Richard Phillips, the leader of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama, who gave himself up as a hostage to Somali pirates to keep his crew from having to leave the ship with them. After three days alone with the armed pirates in a small lifeboat, Phillips was saved by Navy SEALS who staged a raid that left three captors dead and another in custody.
You can take a look at the movie stills, posters, and shooting photos of the movie in the gallery. We've got trailers, sneak preview, clips, making-ofs, movie premiere videos and press junket interviews in our videos. You can also read press articles and numerous reviews about the movie and several Tom Hanks's interviews.