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The Dark Knight Rises
So. Has anyone been lucky enough to see it yet? Did you like or dislike? US critics are getting death threats for writing bad reviews http://www.thestar.com/entertainment...egative-review
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I saw it last night at a press screening. Pretty cool stuff. Highlights for me: Anne Hathaway ("oops!") and JGL. Low points: the silly voices (both Batman and Bane). 4 stars pour moi.
Here's a link to Total Film's 5 star The Dark Knight Rises review. Looking forward to hearing what y'all think... |
Glad to hear you liked it, Liz. I'm trying to get tickets booked for a screening at the Science Centre IMAX in Glasgow. If I'm sat there for nearly 3 hours, I want the best experience possible.
It's a shame that the film is getting more headlines over the actions of idiots and murderers rather than because it's the film of the year. At least 14 killed by gunman at midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises in Denver http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18921492
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A fitting end to a superb trilogy. Yes it may be a tad too long and it didn't have the brilliance of Ledgers Joker but it had all the elements you'd expect from Nolan. I was very surprised by Hathaway's cat woman, I was expecting less and was pleasantly surprised just how good she was and how much she added to the story. Joseph Gordon-Levitt gave an excellent performance as the rookie cop. This was a British director using British leading actors and showing Hollywood just how its done. Loved it.
This is the Nolan film that will split critics down the middle.
I have an everlasting love for the Batman character (and Batman can only be Bruce Wayne otherwise it is just Batman by name only), but what everyone needs to understand is that this is Nolans Batman. Once you make peace with that then this conclusion of his trilogy is a fantastic piece of cinema. As you've all heard by now this is Bales moment of glory. He closes his Batman arc with elegance and grace. His Batman will break your heart. That said, Joseph Gordon-Levitt almost steals the movie from everyone in an understated and heroic performance. Bane is impressive here full of confidence and bravado. What makes him even scarier is that he can back up every boast and stare. Im no expert at well-defined female characters so I asked my better half for her opinion on Catwoman. (My expertise ends with blurting out, BOOBIES!) As far as she was concerned Hathaway was by far the best and strongest female character she has seen in years and this includes Carrie Bradshaw so that says something. My gripes are that the timeline was all over the place and the villains get their come-uppance (is that a spoiler?) in quite anti-climactic and even unintentionally funny ways. Go watch this now. |
First of all, I better say that I absolutely loved the film... occasionally found myself zoning out, most probably due to the abnormally long running time, but otherwise it was a pretty darn sturdy production. I think most of the criticism aimed at the film is irrelevant, I mean the only reason people are firing this type of criticism is because it's another fricking Nolan batman movie. The previous entries are of such a good quality that the tiniest details and whatnot get picked on because everyone's eyes are so intensely bearing down upon this next chapter. I've seen reviews and articles claiming that it's 'The Worst Movie Ever Made' and it's just ridiculous. Ignore the unintelligent and rather pathetic attempts at dragging down the film, it is a wonderful piece of filmmaking. However, I'm not saying it's perfect, because it's not, the film takes a while to get started and too many characters and plot seeds introduced in the first act gets a little over-whelming, but by the time you're an hour and a half in, you'll be grateful for everything that's happened so far. Bane is interestingly intriguing. I was worried about how a Nolan bat-villain could even be taken seriously after the Joker's antics, but Bane proves a charismatic and rather scary foe. Tom Hardy is brilliant and I fell in love with his voicework from the get-go, I can't think of how to describe it other than mad-scientist-y. What I mean by that is, he sounds like someone incredibly intelligent yet on the edge of insanity. His voice tip toes between higher and lower pitches and this helps to really establish his character's personality of brains and brawn. His whole villain scheme isn't too bad either, I genuinely found his reign of terror on Gotham horrifying and thus scared of such a thing happening to my city. The plan carries over from what the League of Shadows began in Batman Begins in a satisfying way that really helps to make all three of the films seem like a complete trilogy. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is as amazing as ever, taking up ALOT more screen time than I ever expected, but hey, JGL can't go wrong in my mind so no complaints here. Anne Hathaway is equally as awesome in a performance that really seems like something the actress actually cares about. Her enthusiasm and excitement is definately evident on the screen and it certainly pays off. Now, Christian Bale. One thing I recently found myself thinking about was my attitude towards his performances during this Bat trilogy, specifically the fact that I've never once gave it a seconds thought. This led me to realise that this is a truly great achievement for an actor. His performance is so good, and subtle, that I never even noticed it. But now I truly see how fantastic he has been throughout all of these films, his consistency and understated acting is truly incredible, and I'd argue that these films may not have worked as well without him. Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine are as brilliant as always, particular Caine, who really helps to bring an emotional heart to the movie. Marion Cotillard seemlessly slips into the movie well and the various support roles are all handled excentelly. Nolan definately knows how to cast right! Regarding cinematography, I've found many reviewers commenting on how beautiful it is in the film. I couldn't disagree more. Wally's work on these Bat films really, really, really helps to make us believe what's happening on screen, it plainly presents to us the harsh reality of the world Batman inhabits and the films are all the better for it. Set-piece wise, the film excels, various 'attacks' on parts of Gotham look flawless and the war elements that Nolan promised are every bit as blood-pumping as they are pivotal and important to the story arc. Gee, I can't believe I've written this much, no one will probably even read this so I'll stop now but if anyone is, I highly recommend this movie... seriously, watch BB and TDK and then go see TDKR now. It's an outstanding piece of filmmaking by an unrivalled filmmaker. Don't miss it (as if any of you would). |
Good review Lampost, I totally agree with all that you said and it has also made me realise just how good Bale is as the Batman. Tom Hardy is fast becoming one of my fave British actors and I also thought that his voice was pretty good and your mad-scientist-y summing up really does sum it up.
The knockers can knock this movie as much as they like but I go to the cinema to be entertained, I was very entertained. |
Not only were the lead actors British, Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine but also some of the others were British, Burn Gordon (born in America but lived here since the age of 7), Tom Conti, Aiden Gillen, Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy, and probably a lot of the extra's. We may be cheaper than the Americans but we are better actors.
i saw it last night...i was...VERY DISAPPOINTED by it.
it came up really quite short from The Dark Knight's tight narrative. Marion Cottillard and her character's wasted. Joe Gordon Levitt's over-used, while the bat himself is waaaayyyy underused. one thing i like about the movie is Bale's scenes as Bruce. it gives something i kind of missed from Batman Begins, which was pretty much lost in TDK. Bane's a pretty solid villain, but, his character's conclusion isn't too satisfying. Catwoman's fine and hot. but..i dunno...there's something missing. and at times, her presence just feels like it's just being tagged on without really that much importance to the whole plot. overall..i give it a B- |
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Great read, thanx, Nelson!
The West Point study on the violent acts committed by far-right groups was quite interesting. Washington politics and especially the balance of political power in the legislative body seems to have a direct correlation to the level of actions by these extremist groups. Premeditated violence as a tool for social/political change remains a challenge.
Awesome like always...love the article 20 amazing facts about the human body. Also enjoyed the dung beetle story, very interesting. the x-tian wing nuts failed prophices no surprice they have failed, when r they going to ever learn???? NEVER!! Thanks for all the articles
I couldn't get the comment feature to work over there (I can't even read the 277 comments already left there) so I will comment over here.
The author of "Ayn Rand is for Children" misrepresents her egregiously, in order to try to imply her followers are hypocrites for relying on police protection. That's utter bullcrap, because it turns out police protection is one of the few things Ayn Rand thought government was actually for. (See her essay "The Nature of Government." It's apparent that David Sirota didn't or won't admit to it if he did.) Implying she's an anarchist is pure dishonesty or sheer ignorance--either way, this man's credibility was shot the instant he wrote that sentence.
I would really love to see a solid criticism of Objectivism by someone who actually understands what it says, but I suspect it won't happen until after I am dead, because I see the same ignorant tropes repeated again and again, and people just lap them up.
Thanks for this gold dust: Massimo Pigliucci takes issue with Michael Shermer
Was the Second Amendment ratified in order to preserve slavery?
While it is certainly possible that some of its supporters had "busting slave rebellions" in mind when they voted for it, a lot of the comments below this article provide ample evidence this wasn't the primary motivation.
Ironically many of the first gun control laws were passed in an effort to keep ex-slaves from acquiring weapons--thereby giving the KKK free reign to wage a campaign of terror.
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THIS is what actually goes on in public schools:
Rock paper scissors fight:
Not only is this highly amusing, but also highly indicative of the actual learning that goes on in even the best schools we have.
At the public school I went to we normally just stabbed each other or for fun threw bins that were on fire at people. My brother was thrown through a 2nd floor window. He did not have too many of his bones broken.
What is so bad about it? Kids need to play, even highschool ones.
You went to Poly? You know, H.L. Mencken went there as well. I also live a few blocks from there...
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Yeah, I watched this video and enjoyed the community spirit of everyone there. So what if it wasn't intellectually challenging? It was good-natured play.
proxyamenra: At the public school I went to we normally just stabbed each other or for fun threw bins that were on fire at people. My brother was thrown through a 2nd floor window. He did not have too many of his bones broken.
Bogart - I agree, but the problem is that things like these happened all the time. My Spanish class, for example, consisted of 80% of the kids just making fun of the teacher to her face for her accent.
Just noting, nobody was being put down in this video; they were mocking rivals fighting seriously, only playing a lighthearted game of chance. Making fun of a teacher is a whole different thing. And so is being forced to do schoolwork against one's will. I'd rather see a school full of students doing things like in the video above than being forced to do things the adults consider beneficial.
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120 comments:
- Jelfes said...
I was scared we weren't getting one today! That Pinkie brewing gif is awesome.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM
- Sir Le Flour said...
Zap Apples look awesome.
Its like a delicious form of a decent shipping. - January 8, 2012 at 8:01 PM
- Travis Smith said...
What no Timber wolves. Artists you get in it!
I see some new wallpapers for my background - January 8, 2012 at 8:02 PM
- Kurraga said...
Yeah. What happened to number 5? Is it really gone already?
- January 8, 2012 at 8:03 PM
- Senior Waffles said...
#2 Heh heh heh heh, "timber" wolves :P
#3 Ain't that the truth. And yes, but only on Tuesdays.
#6 Watch as I work my gypsy magic
#13 yay
#18 Classic. - January 8, 2012 at 8:05 PM
- CTVulpin said...
What's up with #5? I don't understand the words... Was it plot? Saucy? What? Do I dare desire to find out?
Also, this is VERY much Young Granny Smith Edition. That's a lot of good art of her. - January 8, 2012 at 8:07 PM
- Sigma Silver said...
16: I feel like I was just run over by the moe train.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:08 PM
- Mysecsha said...
Seen that cutie mark on Soarin several times... is that canon or what?
- January 8, 2012 at 8:15 PM
- Nic386 said...
Omg, I think that #11 is a discworld (book series by Sir Terry Pratchet) ref.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:16 PM
- Nic386 said...
Omg, I think that #11 is a discworld (book series by Sir Terry Pratchet) ref.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Pascoite said...
#19 I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going...
- January 8, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- BigMacintosh said...
Damn it now I want to know what 5 was, also really late edition?
- January 8, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Pinkie Floyd said...
#7 I like the fan art people draw of Fluttershy. It's like me, only opposite gender.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM
- AspectOfTheStorm said...
#20 - Just so you guy's know, Москва is Russian for Moscow. Not sure why she's going there, but okay!
I knew learning Russian would come in handy lol - January 8, 2012 at 8:23 PM
- ViewtifulSteve said...
Dammit, now I'm gonna be up all night trying to figure out whether #5 was removed for some reason or if it's just a joke...
- January 8, 2012 at 8:24 PM
- Big Ditzy said...
Fluttershy: It loves me! It loves me! (evil laugh)
Ditzy: Is my muffin going to be ok, nurse?
Redheart: She going to be fine.
Dinky: It's just a paper-cut mom.
Ditzy: Okay, but just stay off that leg until it heals.
Doctor: Ditzy, what are you doing?
Ditzy: Just thinking about what Dinky's new little sister would look like~
Doctor: Wouldn't you need a- (Ditzy nuzzles against the Doctor) Oh my! - January 8, 2012 at 8:34 PM
- Harwick said...
Yay! Drawfriend! And all of the episode artwork!
1) An excellent, epic inaugural Granny Smith edition image. I love the dark coloring, the parasprites, the sinister eyes of the Timberwolves and the Zap apple tree in full fruit. Plus, can I just say that I fully support the "Annie Smith" name the tags give young Granny?
2) Whoa, Granny... what a big gun you have. Another cool dramatic night image.
3) Really, its the cat that should be concerned in this pairing. I like the style here.
4) I guess that last gun wasn't big enough. Wear a helmet for one scene and be a badass to fandom ever more, I think.
5) I hope they were satisfying pinecones.
6) Pinkie's Brew! Such a fun little pencil animation. Love it.
7) Oh, I really like the style of this Fluttershy. Very classic cartoonish.
8) Adorable settler Granny. I liked the pioneer ponies quite a bit in the episode.
9) Another cool image. Loved the timber wolves... A lot of great personality in Granny's face here.
10) Looks like Dash is getting an early wake-up call... And that particular seal is reaching new heights with Fluttershy. But of course, the star of this image for me is Smarty Pants in her epic return. Love these Ponyville series images so much... it's always a treat when there's a new one!
11) Discworld Equestria on the back of Gummi? Yeah, that works to explain the sun and moon. Love Twi's freak-out.
12) Hmmm... Granny's sharing her weapon's cache. Fluttershy even makes fatigues look cute.
13) She makes a very good Dr. Horrible, in all honesty. She's got the laugh down better then he had already.
14) What makes this pin-up work for me is the bonnet sticking out of her helmet. ;-)
15) My money is on Pinkie. She can cheer up anyone.
16) An adorable, gangly Fluttershy.
17) Oh, poor Derpy is distraught over her little muffin. Very cute. - January 8, 2012 at 8:39 PM
- Harwick said...
18) I don't think fluttershy has quite worked out how to do these recruitment posters yet, but I'd share a tank with her anyway.
19) The style (and the roots) are more than a bit creepy, though impressive.
20) I have no idea what's going on here, but Pinkie seems determined to beat Dash.
21) Spitfire has found a new recruit! Now if they don't get hit by that anti-aircraft fire... What? Oh. Well, that's much better, though it still looks like a dangerous place for a hug.
22) She is such a little *****, isn't she? Still, I love a good antagonist, and she presses Apple Bloom's buttons like nopony else.
23) Aw... Snuggling among the Wonderbolts. Very cute.
24) I really like this Derpy a lot. The Doctor seems a bit undecided on her, though...
25) What a great painted graphic look. The colors, textures, brushwork and pony all add up to a very dynamic portrait.
26) I like this gangly Trixie. How can you not when she smiles that little smile and tips her hat in your direction?
27) This is a fun and different collection of ponies, and all done in such a nicely rendered style. So many good night images today.
28) I'm looking forward to seeing all of the zap-apple baked goods that Bronies put together following this episode. How could they resist? Images like this one show they're far too cool.
29) I still want a time-traveling episode.... or a rejuvenation episode... Just get the mane six back to fillies and Granny back to a young mare any way they can. She's adorable.
30) You could get lost in Dash's eyes. Then she'd stick her tongue out at you, and race off to the finish line before you knew you'd been had.
31) Poor Luna looks so distraught... and there seems to be traces of the Mare in the Moon on the surface of her namesake...
32) Too Cute... Must resist... Admire lovely coloring and shading job instead of acknowledging deadly adorableness...
Close one.
Thanks to the talented artists for sharing their fine work, and for interpreting such great moments and characters from the new episode! And welcome back to Seth with a big thank-you for putting together the Drawfriend with the rest of the EQD gang! - January 8, 2012 at 8:39 PM
- Brony_TreborLnP said...
#2 Granny Smith with an LMG!? Oh, Lord!
#12 yay, I've always wanted to be an assertive sniper, if that's okay?
#13 yay, IT'S ALIVE!! HAHAHAH!
#15 Dr. Pinkie and Mrs. Pinkamena Diane everypony!
#19 Interesting...(In my thinking pose)
#27 You know Pinkie can't miss partying by a campfire! XD
#31 Dat's a nice Woona! - January 8, 2012 at 8:39 PM
- Greyyo said...
this is number five: http://www.threewordphrase.com/fantasy.htm
- January 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Shantara said...
There's no #5 in google-cached version of this page, so I guess it's just a joke.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- CityFlyer502 said...
Good thing I stopped playing guitar long enough to see this.
#1,2, 8, 9, 10, 14, 28, 29
Epic Granny Smith! Wow, you give Granny Smith an episode, and you get an explosion in art. Great pieces, all of them.
#3 I don't know if I should be amused or freaked out of my mind.
#4 Whoa! Enemies beware!
#5 I guess I'm not worthy of seeing it. All I see is nothing.
#6 Could anyone else hear Pinkie singing that tune from "Bridle Gossip?"
#7 Yay! Cute.
#10 And I thought New York was already bustling at dawn. And yes, Rainbow! Seals do fly!
#11 This is cool, despite not having any idea what the hay is going on here.
#12 Only Fluttershy could look cute welding a deadly weapon.
#13 The power!! But this would look more menacing if she was in her gala dress.
#15 So who's gonna snap first.
#16 You might want to turn in early tonight, Fluttershy.
#17 I'm gonna need to see a doctor if I stare at this any longer. Epic levels of adorable!
#18 Sure, I'll join!
#19 Hmm. Great pic, but I don't get what's going on.
#20 Looks like quite the ride.
#21 There's more than one set of fireworks going off here.
#22 It's a great pic. It would look better if she wasn't such a b*squee*
#23/24 Such happy couples. Adorable.
#25 So cute. And I love the rising sun in the background.
#26 What else can be said. Trixie!
#27 This is such a great picture. So many details to take in.
#30 This would make for a great poster.
#31 Wow. This is such a powerful picture. It looks like the start to a great fanfic.
#32 Never thought of Rainbow as one to look cute, but here we are. - January 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- jodyjm13 said...
Well, I've got a bit more time tonight, so may as well try commenting on all the drawings. Two-part comment incoming; look out below!
#1: I've noticed lots of young Granny Smith art since the episode came out, and most of it's been quite good. I love the coloring and shading on this drawing; adding the parasprites and giving them a faint glow was an especially creative touch.
#2: I'm not a fan of combining guns with ponies in general, but in this case it does make for a rather amusing composition. Though you'd think a flamethrower would be a more effective weapon against the timber wolves. ;)
#3: Now there's an effective use of freaked-out Twilight. We're all mad here, indeed.
#4: Dang, Granny Smith's gone all bad-flank on us...
#5: Pinecones!
#6: A very nice little animated loop. Does anyone else get the feeling that at some point this year, some bronies are going to combine for a 7+ minute cartoon to rival the official series?
#7: Fluttershy living up to the last part of her name. Love her expression, and the little curls in her mane and tail.
#8: A simple but very effective portrait of Granny Smith, bringing out her rustic charm.
#9: Where's another pan when you need one?
#10: Stinkehund's Ponyville scenes are always wonderful, and usually feature a sleeping Rainbow Dash. The lighting on this drawing is marvelous, really making the scene look like it's taking place at dawn; I also love Fluttershy's and Big Macintosh's respective cargoes.
#11: I'm surprised we don't see more Discworld references in pony fan art; this is a fun crossover drawing, though it looks like Twilight's the only one taking things seriously.
#12: ... What's with all the ponies and guns today? And how is it that Fluttershy makes even this look cute?
#13: She may have a Ph.D. in Adorableness, but she must have at least minored in Maniacal Laughter.
#14: Young Granny Smith is so badflank, she makes John McClane look like a wimp.
#15: Nice contrast between happy, cheerful Pinkie and depressed, angry Pinkie.
#16: Unusual style (sorta manga-ish?), but it works nicely for sleepy Fluttershy. - January 8, 2012 at 8:45 PM
- followerofluna said...
It's probably a good thing that the source link for #19 is broken. That looks a hell of a a lot like Crooked Tree's work...*shudders* Crooked Trees...
- January 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM
- Jake said...
Young Granny Smith was pretty cute. Nice to know she's already getting her due in fanart.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM
- goodnamehere said...
#19 why does this seem familiar...I FORGOT ABOUT HAROLD D:
- January 8, 2012 at 8:47 PM
- JAGamma said...
Kind of off-topic, but a bit of fridge logic, here, about the Zap Apples.
The Zap Apples bear a rainbow pattern when they mature, which passes on to anything made from Zap Apples.
Rainbow Zap Apples. Rainbow Zap Apple products.
Rainbow Dash?
Was her mother...
When it's cold...outside...am I here...in vaaaaain... - January 8, 2012 at 8:47 PM
- Niko said...
Young Granny Smith will now receive atleast 48 more fanfics and over a 100 pieces of art within the next couple days.
- January 8, 2012 at 8:48 PM
- jodyjm13 said...
There's a disturbing lack of Rarity in this Drawfriend: those needing a fix can check out this wet-mane drawing. Continuing with our regularly-scheduled comments:
#17: Cute little drawing, and I agree 100% with the artist's comments on Nurse Redheart and Derpy.
#18: As much as I love the Spitfire recruitment posters, it's great to see something new, and Fluttershy delivers.
#19: This artist apparently is influenced by CrookedTrees, which is certainly not a bad thing (even if I don't care for the content of much of CrookedTrees's works). I love unusual, highly symbolic fanart like this.
#20: Very nice promo art for RuBrony Con; the warm colors really work well, giving the piece a celebratory feel.
#21: Speaking of celebratory... I'm sure this is meant as a shipping drawing, but I can't help seeing it as two warriors giddily celebrating a hard-won victory. Don't ask me why, but that's the vibe I get from this picture.
#22: Nice balancing job with this drawing, capturing Diamond Tiara's pompous attitude while keeping the drawing itself appealing. So, when do we get fan art of her in bunny ears?
#23: Even a decided non-fan of shipping like me has to admit that mid-air nuzzling is cute.
#24: I love the expressions here; this does seem like what this particular relationship would be like.
#25: Terrific style on this portrait of Fluttershy, with some marvelous colors; I really wish Hasbro would be bold and use art like this on some of their official merchandise.
#26: I like the stylized, sorta-flat look of this portrait; Trixie still looks cocky, but a little toned down, as though maybe she did learn something in Ponyville.
#27: And this is the "alpha" version? I can't wait to see the finished drawing; this drawing has oodles of charm, and terrific lighting and coloring, as it is. Is Owlowiscious there to keep an eye on things?
#28, #29: More young Granny Smith fanart; I love the pose in #28, and of course Solar Slash is a master of cuteness in #29.
#30: A simple, iconic portrait of Rainbow Dash, actually looking fairly relaxed for once.
#31: A beautiful portrait of Luna, gracefully descending from her lovely night sky.
#32: And an uber-kawaii Dashy filly pic to finish off the Drawfriend; could a filly with a face like that ever get into trouble? ;) - January 8, 2012 at 8:49 PM
- RDash said...
I'm guessing Seth accidentally skipped spot number five and noticed it just before posting this.
But hey, pinecones is a much better placeholder than a! ^^ - January 8, 2012 at 8:51 PM
- richfiles said...
I really think that if 5 is a joke, it's in bad taste. It'll only rile people up into the censorship debate. I WANT TO KNOW IF I'M BEING LIARJACKED!!! I'll go CRAZY!!! LOLOLOL
- January 8, 2012 at 8:53 PM
- TheLastShadow300 said...
maybe i'm wrong, #5 have some to do wit "The Fascinating Yet Obvious Twixie" Fic ?
pinecones are very nutritious! - January 8, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- Heroic_Heart said...
I didn't actually think my art would make it on EqD.
So many manly tears. - January 8, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- Scatman said...
Also seems to be the guns edition...
*insert Coach's "Alrite! Gunz!" quote here* - January 8, 2012 at 8:57 PM
- Pegasus Rescue Brigade said...
Late drawfriend, but I suppose with Seth's recent adventures it was to be expected.
#6 is neat.
#11 I have no idea what's going on, but giant Gummy reminds me of my fanfic a bit. - January 8, 2012 at 8:58 PM
- Brony2you said...
21, 23, 24, 25.
Especially the Doctor/Derpy one. :3 - January 8, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- herpyderpy said...
#1 Parasprites wants a piece of dem zap apples too.
#2 Those timber wolves are gonna be sorry they tried to buck with Granny Smith. Those lightning zap apples in the back are pretty cool.
#3 Wow, there's an oddly strong resemblance here.
#6 What are you cooking up now Pinkie? Do I even want to know?
#10 This is just beautiful, I swear this piece reminds me of something else... I'm sure I've seen this style somewhere.
#11 I have no idea what is going on here, I love how everypony's panicked but Pinkie's just casually playing with a ball, lol.
#12 That has to be the cutest soldier ever.
#13 You're scaring me Fluttershy...
#15 I love Pinkamena and Pinkie Pie pieces, this one shows great contrast. Hard to tell they're even the the same pony!
#19 I find this piece insanely creepy for some reason... *shudders*
#20 Heh I love this one, such a fun looking piece.
#27 This is so cute <3 Gotta love Pinkie here.
#29 This is probably my favorite young Granny Smith picture of the day, she looks adorable.
#32 Wow... that has to be the cutest little Dashie EVER! - January 8, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- CityFlyer502 said...
@Heroic_Heart Congrats. If I may ask, which one is yours?
- January 8, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- mycutiemarkisagun said...
#5 - What the hell happened this time? Did another Rule 34 meme slip past the censors?
#6 - Whoa, someone drew this.......the ancient way.
#11 - ......oh god i know what this is. I hope Gummy's a male, for Equestria's sake.
#12 - Antidote to what?
#13 - ....to the poison YOU JUST DRANK! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA-
#16 - This will work great as a cover image for my MLP/Requim for a Dream crossover fic ^_^
#19 - omfg, not another "realistic" painting. I *HATE* THESE THINGS. CUPCAKES DOESN'T DISTURB ME, ART LIKE THIS DOES
#22 - What the fucK? Diamond Tiara fanart? LIFETIME DRAWFRIEND BAN FOR THAT ARTIST.
#25 - .....wow. She did it for her boyfriend. Lucky bastard. Artistically gifted chicks are hot. - January 8, 2012 at 9:03 PM
- ChaosDX1 said...
2) Nice firearm you have there. But seeing as your enemy is made of dry timber I'd say the lantern at your feet would be more effective.
6) Watch as the matter turns into batter. ♪
Smooth animation, and Pinkie looks cute too!
13) Adorable evil!
Huh, Granny Smith has a lot of war pictures.
29) Young Granny is cute in this one! - January 8, 2012 at 9:04 PM
- 44e6c16a-3a77-11e1-afcb-000bcdcb8a73 said...
This. All my this. ;__; - January 8, 2012 at 9:06 PM
- Joshua C. Fizer said...
Wow, theres alit if great stuff tonight!
I'd have to say that my favorites, though, are numbers
1, 13, 19, and 24.
1: just so - Badass! Woo Granny!
13: Dr. Flutterrage? Lol LOVE the Dr Horrible reference!
19: A previous commentor called this 'Hentai'... I'll be honest, I don't know entirely what that is. But it looks cool, and dark'
24: Love the Timepony's reaction in this one. Lolz. - January 8, 2012 at 9:11 PM
- jodyjm13 said...
Soarin' has never been seen on the show out of uniform, so any cutie mark he has is strictly fanon. I don't know if there's been some sort of fandom consensous on his cutie mark, but I know I've seen at least 3 different ones for Spitfire.
It's actually not CrookedTrees, but an artist going by the name Ventious; the "Source 19" link is broken, but if you click on the thumbnail it takes you to the dA entry for this drawing.
How dare you accuse pinecones of being in bad taste! The Great and Powerful Trixie will have you to know they are delicious!
The artist of #10 has done a number of Ponyville scenes that you've probably seen in previous Drawfriends; you can go to his dA account to check out the others he's done. They're all excellent.
MLP/Requiem for a Dream crossover fanfic? What, are you trying to make Cupcakes look like child's play? Talk about a movie that will rip out your heart and gleefully stomp on its mangled remains...
@Joshua C. Fizer
Actually, what they said about #19 was "I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going..." #19 itself isn't hentai, but I haven't seen any hentai so I can't say whether it's some sort of reference or something... - January 8, 2012 at 9:16 PM
- jtdrift said...
Baby Bonnet Granny? I want to see more of that Darkstalkers Cross Over!!!!!!!!!!
- January 8, 2012 at 9:19 PM
- richfiles said...
@jodyjm13 said...
Nononono! You misunderstand. It's bad taste to HIDE the pine cones! Pine cones rock! MWAHAHA!!! :D - January 8, 2012 at 9:20 PM
- ViewtifulSteve said...
I'll be seeing #19 again in my nightmares. Ugh, I'm not near as horrified by the gorefics and artwork as I am by this... THING. Those eyes are the currency of the uncanny valley. D:
- January 8, 2012 at 9:24 PM
- herpyderpy said...
I Insta saved your piece! Great work. I love how you made Pinkamena darker, it suits her.
Ah yes I just went into source, I believe I have the night picture saved somewhere :] Thanks for the heads up, and big ups to the artist! Love your work. - January 8, 2012 at 9:26 PM
- richfiles said...
HAHAHAHA!!! I love it! My Little Pony had a successful start in the 80s as a toy commercial, back when Apple was the king of awesome, even though PCs overtook them in the market.
Now My Little Pony returns to it's 80s roots, hijacks the epic rainbow Apple logo, and becomes a HUGELY AWESOME success, even though it minimally connects with it's toy line these day. All while Apple drops their classic logo and becomes a hugely commercial expensive "toy" company. - January 8, 2012 at 9:34 PM
- CityFlyer502 said...
@Heroic_Heart Loved it. Congrats again, and thanks for sharing.
In fact, thanks to all of the artists for sharing their art. - January 8, 2012 at 9:39 PM
- Joe said...
What was #5? Also no Applebloom in a bunny costume? I agree with Jacob. I am disappoint.
- January 8, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- *XKatz* said...
#5 You can calm down now, and it's not NSFW (at least I think so), thank goodness.
Google.com is magic. - January 8, 2012 at 9:46 PM
- Zenhoof the Wise said...
#11: Disquestria is supported on the backs of six ponies (or by the magic of one, perhaps), who are on the back of a giant space alligator-turtle, known as the Great Gummy.
- January 8, 2012 at 9:53 PM
- Midnight_Star said...
Pinkie's using her gypsy magic to bake another portal!
- January 8, 2012 at 9:53 PM
- MegaPatron said...
#2 Dat gun o_o
#6 Pinkie brew!
#7 Fluttershy is soooo cute!
#12 Flutter sniper! - January 8, 2012 at 9:55 PM
- Lasimo said...
.... Is it wrong that I saw no picture for Source 5 and automatically expected saucey pony?
- January 8, 2012 at 10:45 PM
- BakedBad said...
6. This is great. The anatomy looks corrct, and its seems pretty smooth aswell.
7. Very cute.
10.Wow ,this one was packed full of fun little details.
22. Sweet, I don't have many Diamond Tiara pics.
27. What a wonderful scene.
29. Dawww. Young Granny Smith was pretty cute. - January 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM
- mycutiemarkisagun said...
lmfao i kid, i kid
and really, it'd be more [Sad] tag than anything. Perhaps a special [SAD AS FUCK] tag, Cupcakes style.
Only thing that could be worse in that regard is a MLP/Grave of the Fireflies crossover- CRAP I MADE MYSELF CRY JUST BY TYPING THAT, DAMMIT - January 8, 2012 at 11:15 PM
- twohuman said...
I can stand on my head! I try not to do it that often, hurts like a bitch.
- January 8, 2012 at 11:19 PM
- Mattatatta said...
#6 needs to be coloured!
Pinkie's Brew is probably my favourite fan-song right now, even when put up against the hours of fan music produced by this fandom each week - January 8, 2012 at 11:24 PM
- Kyronea said...
Damn, you fan artists are fast with your arting. So I shall be fast with my commenting!
1. Zap Apples and Granny Smith being awesome...I never expected THAT from this episode. I think I have to rewatch it...also, is it just me, or was Granny Smith quite the looker when young? (For a pony, I mean.)
2. I love the detail. Granny Smith's not gonna take it easy on those timber wolves.
3. Oh Insane Twilight, you and how much I adore you...I could totally see this, too.
4. Granny Smith, tank commando! I approve.
5. I can't imagine what this must've been. Maybe some rule 34 leaked from Seth's EQAD folder?
6. Mix that brew, Pinkie! You've got to uphold your gypsy traditions after all.
7. Fluttershy, you're always adorable, even when trying to be flirty.
8. A nice shot of Granny Smith. Though it can't be that her name was Granny as a filly...maybe Applesmith?
9. And more of this new yet old pony! Fending off a timber wolf, I see.
10. Another one of these...I love these beautiful paintings.
11. Well, um...huh. Looks like someone took Strong Bad's anglerfish idea a bit too seriously.
12. Sniper Fluttershy reporting for duty! Oh, how adorable she is...
13. I'm surprised this took so long. Mad scientist Fluttershy is awesome.
14. Another picture of Granny Smith being a bad-flank. I still can't believe I can actually say that...
15. NO PINKIE DOES NOT HAVE TWO PERSONALITIES. While I like the picture, I hate the implications.
16. Good morning, Fluttershy. The world says "Hello!"
17. It's okay, Derpy, Dinky will be fine. No need to worry with Nurse Redheart on the case.
18. I uh bah sugaduihasrfgsadnvassfsvserwe...WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!
19. A follow up to that old picture of Applejack sewing seeds? Kinda creepy where that last vine is headed...
20. Damn my inability to read Cyrillic. Beautiful picture though.
21. Rainbow Dash happily with Spitfire, though I wouldn't be so close to the fireworks myself. They're liable to get injured, or at least suffer hearing damage.
22. What? Diamond Tiara? Get your sorry flank outta here! (Beautiful picture, but no. I do not like that pony.)
23. I've always been a believer that Dashie is bisexual, so this is fine with me.
24. Derpy with the Doctor! Gotta find a father for Dinky, after all.
25. The color choices bemuse me, but it's absolutely gorgeous.
26. See, that's better Trixie. Be polite. Be efficient. Have a plan to wow everypony you meet.
27. Now there's a group you don't see everyday. I love this campfire scene. It's beautiful.
28. Zap apple trees! They're Rainbow Dash approved, you know.
29. More awesomeness. I really like her mane!
30. Dashie is always awesome, especially with her Cutie Mark.
31. ...poor Luna. Trapped on the moon for a thousand years...
32. Filly Rainbow Dash looks a bit pudgy. She needs to get flyin'. - January 8, 2012 at 11:25 PM
- mycutiemarkisagun said...
MAKE IT STOP - January 8, 2012 at 11:26 PM
- manestreamgames said...
Just to clarify (although it seems to be clear for most, yay), 11 is indeed a Discworld reference. I have no idea what fanfic you guys are talking about, not a fanfic fan, and the only fic I've ever read was the one whose name shall not be spoken.
- January 8, 2012 at 11:43 PM
- Buf said...
...aaand wrong account, again. let's see if I ever get this right >.<
- January 9, 2012 at 12:02 AM
- Alfisti said...
#11 - Great Gummi... the world alligator? Yeah, I can dig that.
#13 - Doctor Adorable always makes may day.
#20 - I have no idea what's going on here, but I'm loving the lighting, art style and colour pallet. Hangs together brilliantly. - January 9, 2012 at 1:21 AM
- richfiles said...
Is it a bad thing that I went "OHHHHHHHHHHHH" out loud when I read this, like Mordecai and Rigby?
And now I will brain bleach the pain and sorrow you have instilled in me...
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH - January 9, 2012 at 1:29 AM
- shadowfalcon76 said...
Suddenly, Granny Smith outta nowhere! Tons of art about her. Not all together unexpected, but still amusing to see all this art all over the place about her.
- January 9, 2012 at 1:43 AM
- richfiles said...
The only MLP Discworld crossover fic I've read is Binkie Pie. Basic premise of the fic, is that Pinkie Pie swaps places with DEATH. Yeah, THAT DEATH - January 9, 2012 at 2:00 AM
- Flutterweired said...
#11 YAY discworld equestria!
and tht last one is soo cute :) - January 9, 2012 at 2:47 AM
- Applebloomismywaifu said...
i hnngggdd so much in this post that i daww'd
- January 9, 2012 at 5:54 AM
- DPV111 said...
Apple Bloom? Don't be ridiculous.
It would obviously be filly Applejack with young Macintosh as the older brother. - January 9, 2012 at 6:31 AM
- Abstinent McDonald's said...
#12: "Would you mind if I, um, put a sniper bullet in your head?"
- January 9, 2012 at 7:19 AM
- Thaway2playit_XD said...
#12 fluttershy doesnt need that 50cal. she can use her cuteness gun :3
- January 9, 2012 at 8:32 AM
- Ten said...
Wow these are all incredible. Loving Pinkies Brew gif and all of the filly smith ones ^^
- January 9, 2012 at 10:13 AM
- ASHOT3359 said...
its read like
10 000 km"
So nice to see Russian art ^^ - January 9, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- IntelligencePending said...
Please, for the love of all things good in the world don't hold it like that! Misfires happen, and I like your neck the way it is! - January 10, 2012 at 11:02 AM
- GenocidalAssasin said...
Damn, those REA posters are making it difficult to stay loyal to the NLR. Maybe I should combine the two and create a joint task force....
- January 11, 2012 at 8:27 PM


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Darlington Operatics Society's latest production, the time honoured classic of Rogers & Hammerstein's Sound of Music, is a perennial favourite with old & young alike. True to form and living up to their past productions, DOS pull out all the stops to make this another fabulous night of virtuoso performances and stunning stage work.
The story is so well known it is almost biblical and, despite there being a distinct lack of Alpine altitude in Darlington, the stage is perfectly used to portray the mountains, abbey, chateau and music festival.
As a show based around 7 children, there was always going to be opportunities for the younger members of the Operatic Society to be involved but the age range required (5 to 16, going on 17) could have posed problems in ensuring that the youngest of the family Von Trapp weren't overawed by the sheer magnitude of the show. Fear and concern was not on the agenda as each & every member hit their marks perfectly; perhaps more impressively the group as a whole 'felt' like a real family, they laughed together, helped one another and had a very noticeable affection for each other – obvious testament to the director and rehearsal teams who created two separate families to ensure they avoided overburdening developing minds.
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As a family show, it is the songs which everybody knows and loves; the order and settings for some of the standards are different to the film version, leaving some of the audience debating which version they prefer, but they all fit perfectly well in either set of scenarios. The juxtaposition towards the end of the film, when Nazi Germany invades and begins the Anschluss, coupled with the innocent, traditional song festival, is handled very carefully given that many of the audience were youngsters drawn by Do Re Mi and oblivious to that passage in Austria's history. They producers don't shy away from creating the feeling of threat and make great use of the whole theatre, raising the tension to palpable levels and thus heightening the sense of relief at the end.
In short, another polished, professional and positively perfect performance by DOS which again makes me very proud to live in Darlington. There are still some tickets available but they are selling fast – contact the box office for details.


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Last Update: 3/27/12 (Transmittal I-3-43)
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review's (ODAR's) Office of Appellate Operations (OAO) designates a case requiring special processing for one of the reasons listed in subsection I-3-1-51 B. below a "critical case" to ensure that the appropriate component(s) takes prompt action on the case.
Six situations warrant instituting critical case processing procedures:
The claimant's illness is alleged to be or is identified as terminal (see subsection I-3-1-51 C. below).
The claim is for any military service personnel injured October 1, 2001 or later, regardless of how or where the disability occurred, whether in the United States or on foreign soil, provided that the individual was on active duty when the injury occurred (see subsection I-3-1-51 D. below, and POMS DI 11005.003).
The claim has been identified as a Compassionate Allowance (CAL) case (see subsection I-3-1-51 E. below).
The claimant is without, and is unable to obtain, food, medicine or shelter (dire need case, see subsection I-3-1-51 F. below);
There is an indication that the claimant is suicidal, homicidal, or potentially violent (see I-2-1-37, Claimant Threatens Violence);
The case has been delayed an inordinate amount of time and there is a public, congressional, or other high priority inquiry on the case.
The Congressional and Public Affairs Branch (CPAB) uses current OAO workload data to determine the "inordinate delay" timeframe.
A critical case involving terminal illness (a "TERI" case) requires additional special handling. ODAR tracks a TERI case while it is within ODAR, and the SSA Regional Office also monitors the case to ensure that it is expedited. TERI cases include any case already identified as a TERI case by the TERI Flag (form SSA-2200) or electronically through the Electronic Folder Flag or Appeals Review Processing System (ARPS) case characteristic [TERI], when received, and any case involving the situations and conditions described in POMS DI 11005.601C.
The presence of one of the criteria listed in DI 11005.601C. does not mandate a finding of disability. The claimant's impairment must be evaluated under the sequential evaluation process.
A critical case involving a Military Service Casualty Case (MSCC) also requires additional special handling. To provide this assistance, OAO staff will follow the TERI procedures to expedite these cases through all stages of case development and adjudication. A special Military Service Casualty Case Flag, for use in paper cases, can be found at POMS DI 11005.003H. MSCC cases include any case already identified as a MSCC case, when received, and any case subsequently identified as a case involving a disability claim for any military service personnel injured October 1, 2001 or later, regardless of how or where the disability occurred, whether in the United States or on foreign soil, provided that the individual was on active duty when the injury occurred. See POMS DI 11005.003.
A critical case involving a Compassionate Allowance (CAL) claim also requires additional special handling. To provide this assistance, OAO staff will follow the TERI procedures to expedite these cases through all stages of case development and adjudication.
The CAL process is a way of quickly identifying diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify under the Listing of Impairments (20 CFR Appendix 1 to Subpart P of Part 404—Listing of Impairments) based on minimal objective medical information. CAL will allow the Social Security Administration to target quickly the most obviously disabled individuals for allowances based on objective medical information that we can obtain quickly. Many of these claims can be allowed based on confirmation of the diagnosis alone, for example, acute leukemia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and pancreatic cancer. In these cases, allowances can be made as soon as the diagnosis is confirmed or the other necessary objective medical evidence is obtained. CAL cases are identified at the initial level through an automated process (e.g., predictive modeling). Subsequent identification, including at the Appeals Council (AC) level, is based on a claimant's allegation of a condition listed on the CAL list of impairments (see POMS DI 11005.604H. or http://mwww.ba.ssa.gov/compassionateallowances/conditions.htm).
CAL cases include any case already identified as a CAL case (e.g., Electronic Folder Indicator (CAL = Y)) and/or the ARPS case characteristic (e.g., [CAL]), when received, and any case identified by OAO staff in which the claimant alleges an impairment that appears on the list in POMS DI 11005.604H.
Cases that are fully paper (all claims in the case are Electronic Disability Collect System (EDCS) exclusions) are not automatically considered for CAL because CAL cases are initially selected by the system through the predictive model upon EDCS transfer from the Field Office (FO) to the Disability Determination Service (DDS). However, if CAL is discovered on review of a claim (either fully paper or electronic), or upon the receipt of additional evidence, use the normal expedited procedures for a TERI case, using the Critical Case/Dire Need Flag rather than the Form SSA-2200. Clearly indicate on the flag that the case involves CAL.
A dire need situation exists when a person has insufficient income or resources to meet an immediate threat to health or safety, such as the lack of food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.
The claimant must allege specific, immediate circumstances: (1) lack of food (i.e., without and unable to obtain food); (2) lack of medicine or medical care (e.g., the claimant expresses that he or she needs medicine or medical care but is without and unable to obtain it; the claimant does not have any health insurance, or indicates that access to necessary medical care is restricted because of lack of resources); or (3) lack of shelter (e.g., shut-off of utilities such that home is uninhabitable, homelessness, expiration of shelter stay, or imminent eviction or foreclosure with no means to remedy the situation or obtain shelter).
Absent evidence to the contrary, accept a person's allegation that he or she does not have enough income or resources to meet an immediate threat to his or her health or safety.
Situations may arise that will require individual consideration and judgment with regard to designating the case as critical. Err on the side of designating the case critical. If a dire need situation becomes non-critical, the critical designation can be removed or modified.
Within ODAR Headquarters, OAO case processing branch staff and managers identify cases with critical situations and are responsible for tracking and monitoring the cases for prompt actions from beginning to end.
OAO's CPAB is responsible for designating a case as critical and initiating critical case procedures for claimants who: have a case pending with OAO; inquire about their cases through CPAB; and have a critical situation. These cases come to the attention of CPAB through a public or congressional inquiry. CPAB tracks and monitors these cases in order to provide status updates.
Critical cases (other than TERI and MSCC cases) are identified by a Critical Case/Dire Need Flag (I-3-0-93 Exhibit). Also, in CAL cases, OAO staff will annotate the Critical Case/Dire Need Flag with the term "CAL Case." TERI cases are identified by use of the TERI Flag (See form SSA-2200 in POMS OS 15020.301). MSCC cases are identified by a MSCC Flag (POMS DI 11005.003H.)
Flags will be attached to claim files in paper claims and to the certified electronic folder (CEF) in fully electronic cases.
Within OAO, the branch chief (or his or her designee) is responsible for ensuring that the critical case procedures are followed. All OAO branch staff are responsible for bringing any case which may meet the criteria in subsection I-3-1-51B. above, to the attention of the branch chief.
Upon receipt of a flagged critical (including TERI, MSCC, or CAL) case, the branch chief will immediately commence expedited processing, as described in steps 1-3 below:
If there is indication that a critical designation was made by CPAB during the time that the case is pending in OAO, the branch chief will ensure that information about the status of the case is shared with CPAB via email to ¦¦¦ODAR OAO CPAB.
Following designation of a critical case (including TERI, MSCC, or CAL) by CPAB, the branch chief will immediately assign the case and ensure that OAO branch staff:
Flag the folder to identify the case as critical.
For paper cases, ensure that a Critical Case, TERI, or MSCC Flag is attached to the front of the claims file (to each claims file in a concurrent case). See I-3-0-93 for the Critical Case Flag, which is also used to designate CAL cases; Form SSA-2200 in POMS OS 15020.301 for the TERI Flag; or POMS DI 11005.003H. for the MSCC Flag.
For electronic folder cases, activate the appropriate flag(s) in eView (see DI 81010.080), as well as the CAL indicator in Compassionate Allowances cases. See also POMS DI 23022.055 for instructions on adding, removing, modifying, and reinstating CAL cases.
For both paper and electronic cases, activate the appropriate case characteristic code(s) in ARPS. The relevant case characteristics codes are:
[TERI] Terminal Illness
[MSCC] Military Service Casualty Case
[CAL] Compassionate Allowance
[DRND] Dire Need Case
[SUIC] Suicidal
[HOMC] Potentially Homicidal/Violent
[DLAY] AC Level Case – Inordinate Delay
Expedite processing by immediately working the case and hand carrying paper cases between processing stages and advise CPAB of any delays in processing if the case is being monitored by CPAB.
For TERI and MSCC cases, OAO branch staff will also:
Ensure that the paper TERI or MSCC Flag is completed in eView for fully electronic cases and completed and correct in paper cases, including representative fee waiver information, if available;
If the critical case was identified by CPAB, send a photocopy of the paper TERI or MSCC Flag to CPAB for paper cases or email to ¦¦¦ODAR OAO CPAB for fully electronic cases; and,
For TERI and CAL cases first identified in the branch, the branch chief (or designee) will immediately notify the SSA field office to begin non-medical development. The most appropriate method to notify the field office is to send an e-mail to the main local office mailbox, for example: ¦NY FO Gloversville. The branch chief will document the field office contact with a Report of Contact or Note to File and REMARKS (unhidden) in ARPS for paper cases or a message utility in eView and REMARKS (unhidden) in ARPS for electronic cases. In the event the CAL designation is later removed (see I-3-51 J (below)) or the Appeals Council denies the claim, the branch chief will immediately notify the field office via email.
If the AC issues a fully or partially favorable decision in a TERI, MSCC, or CAL case, and the case is being monitored by CPAB, the branch chief will advise CPAB of the AC's action.
In a paper, remanded court case, if the AC issues a fully favorable or partially favorable decision, the Disability Program Branch (DPB) chief will hand carry the case to the Court Case Preparation and Review Branch (CCPRB). If the case is being monitored by CPAB, the CCPRB branch chief will advise CPAB of the AC's action, and follow the above procedures for forwarding the case unless a certified administrative record (CAR) is needed because the AC is issuing a partially favorable decision (i.e., in a sentence 6 case – see HALLEX I-4-3-1 Court Remand Orders - General). The CCPRB will forward the case for effectuation. If a CAR is needed, the CAR will be prepared before forwarding the file to the effectuating component. A certified supplemental court transcript or CAR is not prepared when the AC issues a fully favorable decision following a sentence 6 remand, but a copy of the decision must be filed with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) for filing with the district court to close out the civil action. All actions, with the exception of OGC's, will be taken by the close of the next business day following issuance of the decision.
The TERI/MSCC case flag may not be removed.
If the Council's action is unfavorable, ensure that OAO branch staff promptly release the decision, denial notice, or dismissal order and follow normal procedures for distributing copies of the AC action. If CPAB is monitoring the case, the branch chief will notify CPAB about the AC's action(s).
In remanded court cases, the branch staff will promptly refer the case to CCPRB for expeditious release of the Council's action, preparation of the CAR in a sentence 6 Court remand case, and disposition of the file(s). If CPAB is monitoring the case, the CCPRB branch chief will notify CPAB of the AC action before the action is released.
If the AC issues a remand to an administrative law judge, expedite standard procedures for releasing the remand order, and forward the file(s) to the hearing office by the most expeditious means practical (e.g., express mail). If CPAB is monitoring the case, the branch chief will notify CPAB that a remand order was issued. For TERI/MSCC/CAL cases, clearly annotate all transmittals and envelopes "TERI/MSCC/CAL Case."
In remanded court cases, the branch staff will promptly refer the case to CCPRB once the AC has signed the remand order. The CCPRB branch chief will expedite procedures for processing the case as described above. If CPAB is monitoring the case, the branch chief will notify CPAB that a remand order was issued for the court case.
CPAB or OAO managers may remove the critical designation and discontinue tracking a critical case other than a TERI/MSCC case when the condition(s) which formed the basis for the critical designation no longer applies. TERI/MSCC case flags may not be removed and TERI/MSCC designations may not be cancelled.
For cases that have been designated as CAL cases, there may be appropriate reasons for removing the CAL designation and to discontinue handling such cases expeditiously. These reasons include (but are not limited to):
Medical evidence did not confirm CAL condition.
Removed to revise or correct condition(s) (there is no functionality to modify conditions – CAL indicator must be removed, corrected, and reinstated).
System mistakenly identified a CAL condition.
Certain cases that have been removed from CAL processing can be reinstated. Reasons for reinstatement include (but are not limited to):
Revised CAL condition (there is no functionality to modify conditions – CAL indicator must be removed, corrected, and reinstated).
CAL condition was mistakenly removed.
Medical evidence was received after CAL indicator was removed.
Branch chiefs will remove CAL designations from eView (both flags and CAL indicator) and close the ARPS case characteristic for CAL, when appropriate, and, if CPAB is monitoring the case, notify CPAB of the removal. See POMS DI 23022.005 for instructions on adding, removing, and reinstating CAL cases.