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This Friday sees the release of James Ponsoldt's "Smashed" follow-up, the tenderly drawn coming-of-age teen story "The Spectacular Now." Boasting standout performances from young leads Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley, the film, which we reviewed out of Sundance and called "valuable and honest," evokes the growing pains of the unusually real-feeling central duo via a familiar conduit—the story of their first love. Romantics that we are at heart, we took this opportunity to sit on our sofas for a week with a bucket of ice cream and a pack of Kleenex, revisiting a slew of films that share that theme. Given the breadth of the field, we've done our best to concentrate on films that take first love as their primary theme, but it should be noted that it crops up as a subplot with astonishing frequency, too.
Aside from finally giving more than one Playlister an excuse to watch "The Notebook," first love stories provide a neat complement to First Time movies, which we ran through last week following the release of "The To Do List." And while we basically avoided instances of crossover, it is telling to note how few real crossovers there are: usually it's pretty clear, even if circumstances are similar, whether a film is going for the heart or for the groin. If the latter is often broader and more comedic, the story of a first love lends itself to the more dramatic end of the spectrum—even the comedies we list out here tend to be of the bittersweet variety. But again, it's a near-universal situation, from the blush and awkwardness and "no one's ever felt this way ever!" of first infatuation, through the sometimes painful process of discovering if there's any hope of reciprocation, and, more often than not, to the relationship's end. Because while some films here may try to convince us otherwise, "first love" rather implies that there's a second, and maybe a third... James Garner claims in "Murphy's Romance" to be "in love for the last time in my life," but if last love is really the one we should all be aiming for, first love, often tinged with nostalgia for younger, more innocent times, is the one that exerts the real pull on our cinematic imaginations.
"Like Crazy" (2011)
One of the better romantic movies from the last few years, "Like Crazy" is a thoroughly modern and wholly indispensable ode to first love and the oversized pains that we endure for it. When young Jacob (Anton Yelchin) falls in love with Anna (Felicity Jones), it feels like they will be together forever, but she eventually lets her visa lapse and is denied entry back into the country. Thus begins an agonizing relationship where they try desperately to reconnect, with almost everything getting in their way. Director Drake Doremus based "Like Crazy" on his relationship with his now ex-wife (who was Austrian), and there's a relatability to the movie that goes beyond that specific instance, amplified by the verite way that Doremus shoots, stealing many of the shots without permission and editing the movie in the style of the movie's central relationship, with days blurring together and then, all of a sudden, becoming painfully protracted. Most amazing is the movie's final shot, which we won't ruin here, but is just as emotionally devastating and singularly powerful as anything in Richard Linklater's 'Before' series. Most first loves don't have happy endings, and "Like Crazy" is no exception. Like a first love, it stays with you, long after it's over.
"Antoine & Colette"
Along with the "7 Up" series, and more recently Richard Linklater's 'Before' series, François Truffaut's Antoine Doinel series is one of the great cinematic portraits of growing up and the passage of time—five films, over twenty years, tracking Jean-Pierre Leaud's title character from 12-year-old juvenile delinquent in "The 400 Blows" to thirty-something divorcé in "Love On The Run." "Antoine & Collette" is probably the least substantial of the series—a half-hour short made as part of the "Love At Twenty" anthology (which also features contributions from Marcel Ophuls and Andrzej Wajda, among others)—but as the film that kickstarts Antoine's love life, it's an undeniably crucial entry. The film sees Doinel living alone and making a living by making LPs, when he's drawn to the young Colette (Marie-France Pisier). He befriends her and is accepted into her family, having long since been estranged from his own, but his feelings are never returned, and he's left by the film's end watching her leave in the arms of her older boyfriend. Based on an infatuation that Truffaut himself went through at 17, it's lighter in tone than 'Blows'—its form allowing a slightness that proves somewhat freeing for the director and setting the tone for the future Doinel pictures. As with many first loves, it comes back to haunt as well; Colette returns, again played by Pisier, in the final Doinel picture "Love On The Run."
"Goodbye First Love" (2011)
An intensely autobiographical piece of work from one of France's brightest young talents, the appropriately-named Mia Hansen-Løve, "Goodbye First Love" is a gorgeous-looking, sensual piece of work that, while it's occasionally let down by the somewhat blank nature of its leads, still has a deep vein of feeling running through it. It begins in 1999, with the teenage Camille (Lola Creton, who became a serious breakout off the back of this) head-over-heels for the older Sullivan (Sebastian Urzendowsky). They have a blissful holiday together in the Loire Valley, but he goes away traveling, and his letters dry up, leaving Camille distraught and suicidal in a way that only the end of first love can do. Over a decade later, she's seemingly over it, in a relationship with her professor, but when she meets Sullivan again, her life's turned upside down. Hansen-Løve's thesis is that you never really get over the first person you fall for, and in a way, the blank-slate nature of the characters helps you identify with them, but it also makes it tricky to become particularly invested in the pair—they don't share a great deal of chemistry and it's hard to see what Camille sees in Sullivan particularly. Still, Hansen-Løve directs beautifully, and only a statue wouldn't feel a sting of recognition somewhere in here.
"My Girl" (1991)
Friendships between boys and girls were always met with scorn in elementary school. A boy couldn't be your friend without being your boyfriend (literally one of the most mortifying insults that could be hurled). "My Girl" taught girls that it's more than acceptable to be friends with boys, and that sometimes they can be the best friends you'll ever have. Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky, who will forever be associated with the coolest name in movie history) grows up in the 1960s with a father who runs a funeral parlor and without a mother, who died during her birth. The only reliable influence in Vada's life is her neurotic best friend, Thomas J (Macaulay Culkin). The two navigate the morass of life and death, and throughout the film, Thomas J understands Vada and never judges her quirks; she's a hypochondriac who visits the doctor daily. The two aren't in love, and aside from a quick experimental kiss, they never talk about being in love with each other. No, Vada's first love is her elementary school teacher (played adorably by Griffin Dunne who gave this writer unrealistic expectations about men for decades), but by the end, even Vada realizes what puppy love feels like. Since the movie is told through Vada's eyes, we never learn whether Thomas J loves Vada; we have to judge him by his actions, and the fact he would do anything for her only makes the climax all the more heartbreaking (I won't spoil it for you here, but it's fairly traumatizing). "My Girl" taught young girls that love comes in all forms, whether romantic or platonic, and that ultimately the love of a best friend is the strongest bond of all.
"Summer Of 42" (1971)
As you might notice from this list, summer and adolescent affairs are intrinsically tied together. After all, most of us have our first stomach-churning lurches of love and tiny tastes of heartbreak in those long warm months where school's out and the world's our oyster (she was Irish and her name was Daisy, in case you were wondering...). One of the more seminal cinematic examples of this is "Summer Of 42," a phenomenon in its time (released in the wake of "Love Story," it was a huge hit, and its novelization was one of the best-selling books of the 1970s, strangely enough), which has been a touch forgotten by subsequent generations. Based on the real-life experiences of "The Great Santini" screenwriter Herman Mauch, it's set in, you guessed it, 1942, when 15-year-old Hermie (Gary Grimes) is spending the summer in Nantucket. One day, he's struck by a beautiful young bride, Dorothy (Jennifer O'Neill), whose husband has just gone off to war, and becomes infatuated with her while his friends muck around with the local girls. It might not seem like he has much of a chance at first, but tragedy has a way of bringing them together. It's admirably low-key stuff, with a deep vein of authenticity and restrained direction from Robert Mulligan ("To Kill A Mockingbird"), who's somewhat of an overlooked humanist among directors of the period. Truffaut and Kubrick were both fans (the latter features a clip from the film in "The Shining"), so if it's passed you by before now, it's well worth checking out.
Jose Ecua | April 30, 2014 8:46 AM
I agree "the Randomers" is one of thebest
Jeff | August 25, 2013 3:20 PM
How could George Roy Hill's "A Little Romance" not be on this list?
Not only did it introduce Diane Lane to the world, it had a kick-ass (and Oscar-winning) score by George Delerue. It was also nominated for Best (adapted) Screenplay. It predated the (equally brilliant) Moonrise Kingdom by 33 years with a similar situation where the kids were smarter and more likeable than the adults.
Bruce | August 14, 2013 11:40 AM
I agree with most people about Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, Titanic
evan | August 4, 2013 2:44 AM
Manny | August 4, 2013 12:31 AM
What about "Beautiful Thing" and "Weekend?" I agree that the omissions of "Before Sunrise," "Blue Valentine" and "Titanic" are surprising, as are the lack of films with protagonists of color, but it's just as discomfiting that all of the gay-themed picks I can recall center around lesbian relationships. I hate to make assumptions about the Playlist staff based on the films you guys did and didn't pick (and I won't), but it's hard to ignore.
MishuPishu | August 3, 2013 8:29 PM
We recently watched Water Lillies, with a wonderful performance by Pauline Acquart, showing the pains and joys of first love. It is a little cynical at times and has some dehumanizing moments but that doesn't take away from such an honest portrayal of teenage love on film.
CJ | August 3, 2013 8:40 AM
I wouldn't have commented on the fact that outside of 'Raising Victor Vargas' that there are no films on this list with non-white actors, but with the addition of 'Grease' and 'The Notebook' and 'Dirty Dancing' I just had to. Where are movies of comparable note like 'Love and Basketball' or 'Love Sick' or 'The Fish Child'? Your list is your list, but there as there are British films on here you can include Black films, Asian films, Latin American films and others that are beloved or critically acclaimed.
Vergil | August 2, 2013 12:33 PM
The actress in Harold and Maude is Ruth Gordon...
TheoC | August 2, 2013 9:08 AM
Lovely list a nice read too. I've never seen it but the Alan Parker scripted Kids fall in love film 'Melody' is name checked as an influence on Moonrise Kingdom. May have been overlooked here, butt also has the 2 kids from Oliver and is huge in Japan.
Santy | August 1, 2013 4:42 PM
Wonderful essay.
MAL | August 1, 2013 2:45 PM
"Bridge to Terabithia" is as heartfelt and tragic as "My Girl", and I think this year's "The Way, Way Back" can easily fall into this category as one of the best in its class, even though the love aspect is subtly hidden in the background.
Faron | August 1, 2013 2:01 PM
Where is Before Sunrise??? It is about first love without a doubt, I'm trying to understand how you keep on bragging about the Linklater trilogy, but snubbed this gem.
oogle monster | August 1, 2013 1:20 PM
How come Titanic and Blue Valentine were left off the list? Titanic is the ultimate "first-love" story and Blue Valentine is about the formation and breakup of that first, great love.


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Having stepped away from working at Microsoft full-time in 2006, Gates focuses most of his attention on the Foundation, which attacks global problems such as poverty and inadequate health care. The Foundation has saved 10 million lives, thanks in part to its partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, which rely on patent laws to make money, Gates said.
"Thank God for patent laws that allow them to sell drugs," Gates said. "It's essentially a transfer of people buying drugs in the rich world that allow these things to be done at marginal cost."
Because the most impoverished countries don't have patent laws, "we never run into IP problems" when reusing these formulas for medicine, he said.
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Gates also praised the emergence of massively open online courses, or MOOCs, which he said have provided immense value for education, though much more needs to be done to bring the full education experience to people online, he said.
"We're at the beginning of something really quite profound, even though the temptation to oversimplify it is really quite great," Gates said, adding that "Teaching has many different aspects."
Many MOOCs now focus on what Gates called "the big lecture," lectures given by notable and entertaining professors, such as Walter Lewin's physics courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's OpenCourseWare.
"If we think of that as the only part that goes on in learning, then we'd be missing where kids are doing problems, where they are in labs, where they are in study groups, where they would be discussing topics -- many things don't fit that big lecture format," Gates said. Social networking software can help replicate these activities at comparatively little cost, according to Gates.
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Your agency's sick leave policy might change to help out disabled veteran employees. The Federal Manager's Association is asking Congress and the White House to change the rules so veterans don't have to burn sick days for mandatory doctor's appointments. Greg Stanford is director of government and public affairs for the FMA. He spoke on In Depth with Francis Rose about what the new proposal includes.
Robert Goldenkoff, Government Accountability Office
Your deadline is coming soon to tell your boss what you think of your job. Friday is the last day to fill out your Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey from the Office of Personnel Management. The data from those surveys will shape human resources policy across government. But the Government Accountability Office says chief human capital officers have other options to build and strengthen their workforces. Robert Goldenkoff is director of strategic issues at the GAO. He tells Federal News Radio's Francis Rose on In Depth about three broad human capital challenges facing agencies across the federal government.
Gordon Chang, Contributor, Forbes.com
The Pentagon says the Chinese military threat is growing because China steals intellectual property from the United States in giant quantities. DoD's new congressional report on China details violations of U.S. copyright and export laws by Chinese intelligence programs stealing national security technology. Gordon Chang, a contributor to Forbes.com, writes their New Asia column.
Sean Kern, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, National Defense University
The United States needs a national certification program for cybersecurity professionals, according to some cyber experts. Sean Kern, assistant professor of cybersecurity at the National Defense University, writes about what a cyber certification would include.
Jason Miller, Executive Editor, Federal News Radio
The deadline for FedRAMP compliance has come and gone and it may not have been such a big deal. Federal News Radio Executive Editor Jason Miller writes about the deadline "Inside the Reporter's Notebook" and he says this isn't the FedRAMP program's idea.
David Hawkings, Senior Editor, Roll Call
Candidates for the jobs of Veterans Affairs Secretary and head of the Veterans Health Administration have already withdrawn before they got to the Senate confirmation process. That may mean it will be a long time before Acting VA Secretary Sloan Gibson and the acting leadership at VHA get permanent replacements. David Hawkings, senior editor of Roll Call, tells In Depth with Francis Rose there are two big questions for the administration: who will take the jobs and who can get confirmed?
Mike Causey, Senior Correspondent, Federal News Radio
The end of this fiscal year is the deadline OPM Director Katherine Archuleta has set for getting phased retirement in place for Federal employees. The concept has been around for a couple years, but Federal News Radio Senior Correspondent Mike Causey thinks people who criticize OPM for taking too long to get the program going might have expectations that are too high.
Jason Miller, Executive Editor, Federal News Radio
Federal chief information officers are adjusting well to the new normal of their technology budgets. But it doesn't mean they are successfully shifting money to modernization and innovation initiatives quite yet. Federal News Radio's executive editor Jason Miller joins us with what CIOs say are their biggest challenges and concerns in a new TechAmerica and Grant Thornton survey. Read Jason's related story.
Tom Shoop, Editor in Chief, of Government Executive Magazine
A huge element is missing this year from the Presidential Rank Awards. Tom Shoop, editor in chief at Goverment Executive magazine, tells In Depth with Francis Rose how this year's awards are different this time around.
Phil Carter, Center for a New American Security
Eighteen more people are dead after they were left off the official waiting list for health care at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital. The VA Inspector General will investigate to see if long wait times caused the deaths. Phil Carter, senior fellow, counsel and director of the Military, Veterans and Society Program at the Center for a New American Security, writes about six ways to reform the VA healthcare system and restore public trust in Slate.
Federal News Countdown: Performance lies and the CIO puzzle
Jon Desenberg of the Performance Institute and Mark Forman of TASC count down the week's top stories with Francis Rose.
Hussain's forensic accounting helps SEC crack securities fraud cases
The Partnership for Public Service named Sofia Hussain, a forensic account with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as a finalist for the 2014 Call to Service Medal.
Inside the Reporter's Notebook: FedRAMP compliance results months away, OMB's word of the year: Effectiveness
In this edition of Inside the Reporter's Notebook, Executive Editor Jason Miller shares news and buzz about the IT and acquisition communities.
Jason Miller, Executive Editor, Federal News Radio
The Data Aggregation Working Group, or DAWG, will deliver both plans and tools later this year to change the way agencies review and share terrorism information. DAWG members hope the reference architecture, as the plan is called, will give law enforcement and intelligence community agencies a new path toward understanding the full threat picture. Dirk Rankin is the chief technology officer for the National Counterterrorism Center and the co-chairman of the Data Aggregation Working Group. Paul Reynolds is the other co-chairman. In part two of their interview, they tell executive editor Jason Miller about the DAWG's role in creating a secure information sharing environment. Read Jason's related article.
Michael Vickers, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence
Strong intelligence is now the first priority of national security policy, according to Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers. He talks about the intersection of intelligence gathering and national security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He says the phrase intelligence is our first line of defense isn't just an old cliché anymore.
Jason Miller, Executive Editor, Federal News Radio
The intelligence community is moving from "connect-the-dots" to sharing some or all of the picture created by connecting those dots. As part of this effort, a working group is creating data standards to ease the burden of understanding the picture the dots created. Dirk Rankin is the chief technology officer for the National Counterterrorism Center and the co-chairman of the Data Aggregation Working Group. Paul Reynolds is the other co-chairman of the Data Aggregation Working Group. They tell executive editor Jason Miller about the progress the DAWG is making.


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Sand Volleyball finishes fourth at the A-Sun Championship
The Jacksonville University sand volleyball team finished fourth in the inaugural Atlantic Sun Conference Sand Volleyball Championship.
Hosted on the JU campus, the Dolphins went 1-3 in the team competition and had two pairs lose by two points in the semifinal matches of the flights on Sunday.
"This was a great inaugural event," said JU head coach Michelle Collier. "We were very competitive in each of our matches, but our mistakes were costly. For our first sand season, it's a good starting point as we build the program in the coming years."
The Dolphins opened the tournament with a win over Mercer, 4-1, before falling to Florida Gulf Coast, 4-1. On Saturday, Jacksonville dropped its two matches by 3-2 scores to Stetson and North Florida.
North Florida won the team title, going undefeated in its four matches. The Ospreys' No. 1 flight team of Anna Budinska and Dajnija Medina won the No. 1 flight championship and was A-Sun "Pair of the Year."
Earning all-tournament team honors for JU was the pair of Cari Whitmire and Kendall Courtney.


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Celebrity news & gossip from the world's showbiz and glamour magazines (OK!, Hello, National Enquirer and more). We read them so you don't have to, picking the best bits from the showbiz world's maw and spitting it back at them. Expect lots of sarcasm.
Sainsbury's Offers Shoppers A Chance To Buy The 12 Years A Slave Look
DID you watch the film 12 Years A Slave and think ' nice threads, dude'?
You did. Because someone at Sainsbury's heard your mind whirring and started offering shoppers the chance to dress like a black slave in the American deep south. You don't need to be black to get the look. Sure it helps. But we don't doubt that Sainsbury's sensitive shop assistants at its Heyford Hill, Oxford, branch can direct you to boot polish section.
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Posted: 19th, May 2014 | In: Film, The Consumer | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Led Zeppelin To Reunite At An Alright Jamaican Party
IT seems weird when really famous bands don't get back together, especially when the lead singer is still alive. Look at Abba. Look at Talking Heads. Look at The Smiths.
Look at Led Zeppelin.
With the latter, Bonzo has obviously gone, but rest of them are still hanging around and even got it on for one night in London. So what's the problem? Roll out the hits, don't embarrass yourself and let everyone listen to 'Black Dog' really loud. Sounds like a winner, right?
Well, Jimmy Page has said that he is 'fed up' with Robert Plant for delaying Led Zeppelin reunion plans, so if you're looking for someone to blame, blame 'Percy'.
Posted: 19th, May 2014 | In: Music | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
In Photos: Britain's Oldest Prostitute Is Back
SHEILA Vogel-Coupe is back in the news. Connected X Factor wannabe Katie Waissel is the star of Channel 4′s My Granny The Escort. The Sun says Sheila is "Britain's oldest prostitute — who charges £250 an hour for romps with men as young as 20."
Adult woman has legal sex with mature men. Read all about it. When the story broke that Sheila was an embrace for hire, Sheila's income suffered, as she told us: "Katie joined the X Factor and went to the press. She has ruined my career. I'm afraid she has. But I still wish her well and I love her."
Sheila operated under the name Grand Dame Cecilia Bird. In 2010, the News of the World wrote about her in the story 'Gum and get it'. The Sun called her the '£250-an-hour crinkly tart' today in its customary cheapo recap of its sister paper's exclusives.
Sheila entertains frustrated men in need of intelligent conversation, charming company and a harmless ejaculation while cradled in her arms.
Posted: 19th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Bearded Space Alien Jesus In A Leisure Suit Is Awesome At Karate
HALLELUJA! It's bearded space alien Jesus in a leisure suit is awesome at karate!
YouTuber theSadistVideos explains this 1986 ride:
A bearded 'superman' with no powers comes to earth in a powder-blue velour tracksuit to drive a silver dune buggy into an unrelated blaxploitation film about urban literacy. Appropriately released under two titles, this is Alien Warrior / King of the Streets !
Posted: 19th, May 2014 | In: Film, Flashback | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Amy Willerton And Joey Essex Get Off On The Face Of The Sun
THE Sun going for an Amy Willerton double-header today. In Colin Robertson's story, Amy is at Cannes. No, not for a tanning, but for the film festival. Yes, the mo-del is an actor:
Amy got noticed. Chiefly by the Sun. Robertson trills:
A few months ago, during her appearance in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Amy's acting skills were shown to the world when she pretended she didn't have contraband make-up with her in the jungle.
Posted: 18th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Brooklyn Beckham On Quiche, Coffee And Vicky's Rolls Royce Bottom
THE Sun can "exclusively reveal that "Brooklyn Beckham has landed a weekend job in a coffee shop".
Teenager gets part-time job in shop is a shocker to the Sun, but comes as little surprise to we who have long known about Brooklyn's appreciation of buns and pastries:
The Sun's story is about how normal and unaffected Brooklyn the part-time model is with fame and fortune. He's so normal that like many famous and rich people he has his own unnamed "source" to speak on his behalf to the media:
"Brooklyn has got the world at his fingertips and could have a life of luxury if he wanted — but the lad is not that way inclined… They're chuffed they're back in London too, as American children are more spoilt and that's not what they want to instil in their own kids."
Posted: 18th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Larissa Riquelme: Paraguay's Number 1 And Number 2 Fan Gets In Shape For Brazil 2014
BY now you'll be wondering what Paraguayan model Larissa Riquelme has been up since showing off her mobile phone holders at World Cup 2010? Well, Larissa, who famously vowed to cover her body in the country's colours (tangerine, old gold and 'varicose blue') if they beat Spain (they didn't – but still she streked), has undergone liposuction in order be in shape for the demands of World Cup 2014, and new tablet-sized phones and gadgets. Lest we forget:
Posted: 16th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities, Sports | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Liberace And Elvis Jam On Guitar And Piano In 1956
Liberace, piano virtuoso who became known as Mr. Showmanship, is shown with Elvis Presley at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas in November, 1956. (AP Photo)
Posted: 16th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities, Flashback, Music | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
The 5 Greatest Giant Monster Movies of All-Time
GARETH Edwards' Godzilla opens this week in theaters, and the question remains: will the new film assume its place among the classics of the giant monster movie genre, or falter badly instead, much like the 1998 version of the same material directed by Roland Emmerich?
Perhaps the answer to that question will only be answered by the passage of time. How will the new Godzilla age, given advances in special effects? Will the film's central metaphor about Godzilla and nature prove as sturdy as the original Godzilla's (1954) anti-nuclear message?
Posted: 16th, May 2014 | In: Film, Flashback, Key Posts | Comments (2) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
You Can't Take The Piss When You're Famous, Rihanna
YOU'RE down the pub and someone walks in with a haircut like Steve Strange, and you shout "ALRIGHT SEAGULL HEAD?" If you don't get a smack in the mouth, you go back to sipping your pint, chuckling to yourself.
Or maybe, you're mucking around on Twitter and you see a selfie which is hilarious, so you screengrab it and share it with everyone, saying "Look at this fella! He looks like someone drew a dog on a butternut squash!"
When you get famous, you have to watch out for that because you'll get branded as a cyberbully. Of course, everyone is a cyber bully from time-to-time. You slag off someone on TV? That's basically the same thing? You call a writer from a newspaper names, that's basically the same.
However, if you're famous, EVERYBODY sees it.
And so, to Rihanna, who is being accused of cyberbullying after she took the piss out of a teen fan's homemade prom outfit. Alexis Carter, a Baltimore high school student, designed a caped prom outfit which was inspired by an outfit worn by RiRi at the 2010 Echo Awards.
The outfit had a plunging neckline and a cape that resembled bat wings.
Carter's photos were stumbled across and shared online, becoming a viral hit, with people referring to the girl as #PromBat. That was dismissed, but inevitably hurt. Then, Rihanna found them and posted about them, with a side-by-side comparison.
The second tweet compared the prom-semble to the Wu-Tang Clan logo.
"I was very offended," Alexis said about Rihanna's tweets. "Why throw shade on it when you had on the exact same thing. The poses was different but the outfit wasn't."
Carter was so unhappy with Rihanna's tweets that she said she was no longer a fan, and that for her next prom, she would not dress up as her former idol. "She doesn't love her fans like she says she does."
Bants, going wrong since time began.
Posted: 16th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
The Top 10 Greatest Afros of Yesteryear
IN the 1970s, the glorious afro emerged into mainstream culture as an affirmation of Black African heritage and a rejection of Eurocentric standards of beauty. The popularity of this "natural" hair style among blacks is often traced back to activists Angela Davis and Stokely Carmichael. After their radical hair statement hit televisions screens across the US, it didn't take long for it to become widely accepted. "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud," sang James Brown, who had also adopted the look.
And "the look" actually had many variations. We tend to think of the generic globe afro, but the styles in the 70s came in a dazzling variety…
Make no mistake, the afro is still alive and well; however, it by no means is at the level of popularity it enjoyed in the 1970s. So, in tribute to the Golden Age of the Afro, here are the top ten in no particular order.
Oscar Gamble
Gamble was a decent baseball player, but nothing close to Hall of Fame level. However, he is perhaps better remembered than most of the names lining the halls of Cooperstown. This unique notoriety is due to a couple Gamble legacies.
First, there's the infamous quote: "They don't think it be like it is, but it do." Originally a reference to racism in major league baseball, it has become a successful meme and viral quotation on the internet.
Second, there's the mighty afro which Yankee's manager, George Steinbrenner, forced him to crop. It was among the biggest in the sporting world, but it still doesn't account for why he is so indelibly linked with the hairstyle. Look up any article on the subject and you will undoubtedly see his name brought up. And so, here he is again on Anorak, further cementing his status as symbol and spokesman for the mighty 'fro.
Tamara Dobson
After kicking ass and taking names in Blaxploitation flicks like Cleopatra Jones (1973) and Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975), Dobson (unlike her afro wearing counterpart, Pam Grier) faded into obscurity in the 1980s. But her fro will live on forever.
But wait, there's another Tamara Dobson afro connection…
Cornell Traeger
In the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century episode "Happy Birthday, Buck" (Season 1, Episode 15), Tamara Dobson played a non-afro wearing "psychic courier" named Raylyn. And while Tamara, herself, didn't unleash her mighty 'fro on the show, her co-star in this episode most certainly did. The incognito assassin, Traeger (played by Peter MacLean), sports what may be the most insanely terrible afro to ever grace the small screen.
The Sylvers
There was an embarrassment of riches of Afrotastic musical acts in the Seventies, so it's hard to choose the best. The Jackson 5 sported a worthy lineup of 'fros, but the Sylvers kicked it up a notch and earns the prize.
Bob Ross
Bob Ross' show transcended painting – it was a life affirming stroll through inner peace. It was a land where "mistakes" were actually "happy accidents". You could do no wrong in this world. Bob's soft tones lulled your mind into a state of tranquility only achievable elsewhere via an overdose on Benzodiazepines .
And then there was the Ross 'fro where literally small woodland creatures would make their home. His afro was as much a part of nature as the "happy trees" in his paintings. Indeed, Bob Ross' hair wasn't as much a fashion statement as it was a living, breathing ecosystem.
Misty Knight
Luke Cage (AKA Power Man) and Black Lightning were some badass black superheroes, but neither had an exceptional 'fro. So the honor should go to Misty Knight, a former police officer and kung-fu specialist with a bionic hand given to her by Iron Man. She always played a supporting role in her various comic book appearances. Her most notable moment came when she had an inter-racial relationship with Power-Man.
In later years, her costume got a change, exhibiting a "cleavage window" made famous by Power Girl. But while her costume may have changed, her 'fro mercifully remained intact.
Angela Davis
You can't have a list of top afros and not name one of the main individuals responsible for popularizing it. Whether or not you subscribed to her radical views and pro-Communist stance, her 'fro was all over the airwaves, hurtling the style into the mainstream.
Billy Preston
There may be a number of people who earned the right to be called the "Fifth Beatle", but only one sports an afro big enough to engulf a small child. As Stuart Mackenzie says in So, I Married an Axe Murder: "That's a huge noggin. That's a virtual planetoid… Has its own weather system."
Leo Sayer
I could have easily chosen Barbara Streisand, who had a grand Jew-fro in the 70s. Conway Twitty, believe it or not, also wore a white-person 'fro which was nothing to sneeze at. But Leo Sayer wins based on both circumference and flair. His was akin to Richard Simmons', but without the male pattern baldness setting in.
Cicely Tyson
Sure, this close-cut afro didn't have the volume, but it was a groundbreaker. Tyson donned the natural style on the TV show East Side/West Side long before it achieved mainstream acceptance. Audiences were appalled and outraged, but it proved to be a huge stepping stone in the emergence of the afro in popular culture. Sure, Cicely has tons of awards and accolades for her acting, but this little accomplishment deserves some kudos as well.
Posted: 16th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities, Flashback, Key Posts | Comment (1) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Zoology Discography: 10 Records By Animal Named Bands
OVER the years, there have been a veritable zoo of musical acts with animal names: The Monkees, The Turtles, Three Dog Night, Gorillaz, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Eagles, The Byrds, A Flock of Seagulls, etc. We could go on all the live-long day. And while that may be a fun mental exercise, there's not much sport in it. We're hunting rarer game – so, here are 10 records by lesser known musical species.
Mid-eighties heavy metal had quite the menagerie of animal band names: Whitesnake, White Lion, Glass Tiger, Great White, Def Leppard, Britny Fox… the list goes on and on. Please, by all means, drop some names in the comments section – we'd love to read them. (Take note: it doesn't matter if the artist is named after an animal, only that an animal is within the name – in other words, both Cat Power and Cat Stephens will work!)
Pop music is swarming with insect bands: The Beatles, Papa Roach, Iron Butterfly, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, W.A.S.P., Adam and the Ants, etc., but none compare to Bennet & Bee. Take a listen to their rendition of Sonny & Cher's "I Got U Babe" and you can thank me later… Actually, you'll probably curse my name with clenched fists and tears of rage, but let's not split hairs.
Of all the feline named bands (Stray Cats, White Lion, Pussy Riot, El Tigre, Pantera, Faster Pussycat, etc.) Las Gatitas are my favorite. No, I actually have never heard any of their music. I just have a really good feeling about them.
The Bear Brothers earn extra points for not only having an animal name, but also having a tacky zebra print background. Brother Bear on the left has what may very well be the greatest haircut ever worn by man. Part mullet, part pompadour, this is a head of hair to be reckoned with.
The only other Arthropod band I can think of at the moment are the Scorpions. Spider may be among the more obscure animal named bands, but still worth a listen..
Perhaps the most well-known marine band is Phish, but there are plenty more: The Eels, Jellyfish, Great White, Blue Oyster Cult, etc. In the 1970s, prog rock bands went by names like Gong, Can, Rush and Yes. Cod seems a natural fit.
Next to Sgt. Pepper, this may be the greatest album cover of all time. Yet, the Zebras never achieved the international recognition they clearly did not deserve. And while other hooved animal bands may have been more talented (Buffalo Springfield and Neil Young's Crazyhorse, for instance), none made thumping baby-making music better than The Zebras.
Snoop Doggy Dog, The Bloodhound Gang, Three Dog Night, Fleet Foxes, Bow Wow Wow (does that count?), Steppenwolf, Samantha Fox and Los Lobos are some pretty well-known canine acts. But what about the late-seventies Chicago band, The Hounds? They were like Loverboy crossed with The Cars; unfortunately, they never got on board the MTV gravy train and The Hounds became roadkill.
Well, I certainly wish I had a video to share with you for the eponymous 1973 album by Wolf Moon. Alas, Wolf Moon is probably extinct – which is a shame because this is some serious booger-nosed funk, produced by the one and only Swamp Dogg (yet another animal artist). They don't make 'em like this anymore, folks.
I can think of no better way to end this list than with a Soul Train line dance. Enjoy Foxy's "Get Off" whilst the Soul Train dancers teach you what it means to Get Down. Enjoy.
Posted: 15th, May 2014 | In: Flashback, Key Posts, Music | Comments (2) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Elvis Presly Fans Dance On A Traffic Island Outside The Palais De Danse Hall in Nottingham
Mourning fans of the late Elvis Presley, dance on a traffic island outside the Palais de Danse hall in Nottingham where the convention of the dead star's official British fan club was held.
Posted: 14th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities, Flashback, Music | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
The 5 Greatest Godzilla Movies Ever Made
SINCE his first silver screen appearance in 1954, Toho's giant monster Godzilla has starred in more than two dozen epic movies.
The big green lizard has been featured as a terrifying villain, as a defender of the Earth, and, occasionally, even traveled to American shores to wreak havoc. In this span, Godzilla has stood alone, acted as a tag team player (with friends like Anguirus and Rodan…), battled ancient threats to humanity, and even fended off alien invaders on more than one occasion (Monster Zero [1965], Final Wars [2004]).
Posted: 14th, May 2014 | In: Film, Flashback, Key Posts | Comments (2) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Justin Bieber: Celebrating Another Day Not Being Punched In The Throat
MAKE no mistake about it – Justin Bieber is a little turd.
However, this is not necessarily an insult to the gyrating singer. See, if there's anything we all want out of a popstar, it is occasional bad behaviour…
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In Which A Cruise Ship Plays Seven Nation Army On Her Horn
HERE'S cruise ship playing Seven Nation Army on her horn:
Posted: 14th, May 2014 | In: Music, Strange But True | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Alec Baldwin – Still Hates New York City Which Hates Idiots On Bicycles
NOT too long ago, Alec Baldwin was shooting his mouth off, saying that he was going to leave New York. Everyone started spreadin' the news. He didn't want to be a part of it.
New York. New York.
And today, he's off again after getting in trouble with NYC cops. Again. The actor was arrested after he became belligerent with an officer, who pulled him over on his little bicycle.
"Basically around 10:15, he was riding his bicycle the wrong way in vicinity of 16th and Fifth, he was approached by the officers and was asked for [identification]," the NYPD spokesperson said.
Posted: 14th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
May the Force Be With Them: The 5 Best Star Wars Knock-Offs of the Seventies and Eighties
WHEN George Lucas's space fantasy Star Wars premiered in the summer of 1977 – and promptly became the highest grossing film in history – it was only a matter of time before intrepid filmmakers sought to imitate and thus re-capture the movie's magic in a slew of lookalike films.
Importantly, the Star Wars film craze not only brought a barrage of new science fiction-themed films to the international box office, it also changed the very way that movie-makers approached the difficult-to-visualize genre.
Before Star Wars, the 1970s SF cinema obsessed, largely, on matters of environmental disaster and future dystopias like Soylent Green (1973) and Logan's Run (1976).
After Star Wars, however, science fiction films usually featured more action, colorful laser blasts, cute robotic sidekicks, and a concentration on fantasy aspects.
Posted: 14th, May 2014 | In: Film, Flashback, Key Posts | Comments (2) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Charlie Chaplin's Visit to A Starstruck London in 1921
CHARLIE Chaplin was woken on the morning 17 September 1921 while in his bed at the Ritz Hotel in London. "Visitors from Hoxton" he was told. From outside the window he could hear children singing the same song over and over again:
When the moon shines bright on Charlie Chaplin
His boots are cracking, for want of blacking
And his little baggy trousers need mending
Before we send him to the Dardanelles
Posted: 13th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities, Flashback, Key Posts | Comment | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Attack Of The A-Frame: The Design Virus That Spanned Decades
THERE'S only a finite number of ways you can arrange a canvas. Naturally, there's going to be some patterns that emerge, and certain motifs will be copied and repeated to oblivion within the pop art landscape. An artful conception will suddenly be mimicked on comic book covers to movie posters to paperbacks to album covers, and it will continue for decades.
Posted: 13th, May 2014 | In: Books, Film, Flashback, Key Posts | Comment (1) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Lily Allen Orders: Don't Play My Music in Lifts
GUESS what? Lily Allen is talking again, this time, saying that we shouldn't play her music in public because it makes her hide under tables.
She says: "Usually if I'm in a club and my music comes on I find the nearest table and hide underneath it. That's generally how I deal with it.
"It's quite funny because in some places they think that's the appropriate thing to do when someone like myself walks in is to play their song. I think I might be different to most people in the sense that I react: I'm horrified when that happens and hide. I'm sure some people get on the table and dance 'Woo hoo! This is great.' But I can't do that."
Posted: 12th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities | Comment (1) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Watch Beyonce, Solange and Jay Z in elevator scrap! Here are the theories…
SO, you may have been under a rock and missed the news that Solange Knowles attacked Jay Z, right in front for her sister Beyonce, in a lift.
And yes, there's a lovely video of it.
Of course, it is cringeworthy when any of a family's dirty laundry gets aired, especially so when all three people involved are really very famous indeed.
Posted: 12th, May 2014 | In: Music | Comment (1) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0
Cameron Is Right: Of Course Gary Barlow Can Keep His Poxy OBE
SO. Gary Barlow's been found to have "invested" in a tax avoidance scheme. So therefore there are cries that he should be stripped of his OBE, or hand it back himself. The very idea of which is bloody stupid.
For he's not actually broken the law as yet. He'll only do that if he doesn't stump up the tax which HMRC now thinks is rightfully due.
David Cameron today insisted it is not 'necessary' for Gary Barlow to be stripped of his OBE despite a court ruling the Take That star had invested in a massive tax avoidance scheme.
Barlow has been branded 'unethical' by one MP and faced a barrage of criticism on social media, but the Prime Minister insisted the singer had 'done a huge amount for the country' including raising money for charity.
Much as it pains me to say this Cameron is correct here. Even if not for the right reason.
Posted: 12th, May 2014 | In: Celebrities, Money | Comment (1) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed:RSS 2.0


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Black Oxide: "Midnight", black is a great color to have in any collection -- creates an impressive and classic contrast against white. While this is a non-bleeding colorant, if you add too much to your soap it can migrate into other colors in the soap design or stain washcloths. We recommend starting out at 1/16th to 1/8th teaspoon per pound for melt & pour soaps. For cold process, add ½ teaspoon of oxide to 1 ounce of a carrier oil like Sweet Almond or Olive Oil and mix well using a mini mixer – add 1 teaspoon of this mixture to your batch. For more information on oxides in soap, check out this blog post.
INCI: Iron Oxide
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New Orleans, LA -- The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board issued its 3rd boil advisory in less than a year for the East Bank.
City leaders say it's just a precaution, following a fire this morning in the power plant, which is located at 8800 South Claiborne.
When Sherry Bedrosian finished her morning cup of coffee she got a big surprise.
"Went to clean everything for the coffee and there was no water," Bedrosian.
Like thousands of New Orleanians, who live on the East Bank, they woke to little or no water pressure.
Marcia St. Martin, Executive Director of the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, says there was a small fire at the power plant on South Claiborne Avenue.
The fire cut off the electricity for approximately 20 minutes, causing water pressure to dip below the federal government requirements.
"So within 20 minutes we were able to have water back to 50 parts per inch, so we are operating the system today. Water is being distributed today at normal pressure," says St. Martin.
As a precaution the Sewerage and Water Board immediately issued a boil water advisory for the entire East Bank of Orleans Parish for the next 24-hours.
"Boil water for one full minute in a clean container. That means taking water to a rolling boil for at least a minute and letting it cool before you use it," says New Orleans Health Commissioner Karen DeSalvo.
This boil water advisory will remain in effect until further notice for customers in the affected area.
The Sewerage and Water Board will notify residents when the advisory is lifted.
The city's health department is testing the water supply.
In the meantime, restaurants like Superior Grill on St. Charles are scrambling to service customers, while keeping safety top priority.
"Right now I'm in the process of ordering more ice, can't use any of our soda machines because that uses tap water. so we've got bottle cokes, bottle water," says Superior Grill Manager, Stephen Vanderbrook.
St. Martin says Sewerage and Water Board is working with an aging system.
"That power system was established in1903, it's used on a daily basis to generate power to power the water distribution system and the drainage system for the city of new Orleans. Mechanically we're going to have to repair the fire damage," says St. Martin.
The cost to repair the damage is still to be determined.
Sewerage and Water Board says the results on the water samples are due back Monday morning around 9:00 a.m.
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Funding opportunities
hESC-Derived Motor Neuron Progenitors for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Funding Type:
Disease Team Research I
Grant Number:
Funds requested:
$4 745 168
Funding Recommendations:
Not recommended
Grant approved:
Public Abstract:
Our goal is to obtain FDA-approval for a stem cell-based therapy to treat the leading genetic killer of infants under 2 years of age, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type I. SMA is a disease that first causes dysfunction of and then destroys motor neurons controlling all movement, including swallowing and breathing. There is no known treatment. The diagnosis of SMA Type I is usually made before 3 months of age and >95 percent die or require full-time respiratory support in infancy. Of all motor neuron diseases, SMA is the easiest to obtain FDA approval for, and presents the greatest clinical need given the certain death of afflicted infants. The information that we obtain will be directly relevant to SMA Type II and III, ALS, chronic spinal cord injury, and polio, all of which are characterized by motor neuron loss. The treatment involves transplantation of high-purity populations of human motor neuron cells derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESC-MNPs). We have already completed many steps towards FDA approval, including 1) production of a motor neuron manufacturing facility to make the cells in a manner compatible with human use, which has been audited and shown to be compliant with FDA guidelines for cell production, 2) small animal proof-of-concept studies which show that transplantation of our cells, made under FDA-compliant conditions, restores lost motor neurons in models of motor neuron loss, 3) FDA-reviewed safety studies which show that transplantation of our cells, made under FDA-compliant conditions, does not cause tumors, pain or any adverse events, and 4) multiple meetings with expert researchers and doctors resulting in a final clinical plan. Our team has been preparing for this clinical trial for 3 years, and has already held formal meetings with the FDA, so we do not require all 4 years of support. In this proposal, we are requesting 18 months of support for, 1) scale up of the cell manufacturing facility to prepare for the large volumes required for human treatment, and confirm that the scaled up production process produces the same quality cells as the current production process, 2) replication of small animal proof-of-concept studies which show that transplantation of our cells, made under FDA-compliant conditions, restores lost motor neurons in models of motor neuron loss, 3) large animal safety studies to test the accuracy of our cell delivery with available instrumentation, determine survival and differentiation rate of transplanted cells, and make sure that transplantation does not result in tumor formation or any adverse event, and 4) hire the staff to complete the pre-IND and IND filings.
Statement of Benefit to California:
The treatment and care of individuals with motor neuron diseases represents a significant social and economic burden to the State of California. Specific to the first target indication, there are approximately 1,500 individuals affected by SMA currently living in the State of California and nearly 1,000,000 carriers of the SMA gene. Additionally, the Families of SMA Research Director, Dr. Jill Jarecki, is headquartered in San Diego. If successful, our clinical strategy will improve the function and quality of life of individuals with motor neuron diseases, which will lessen the cost that citizens and the State bear in terms of patient care. This program will position California for international competitiveness in this emerging area of biotechnology, as our clinical trial development strategy addresses critical barriers limiting the development of this sector in California and abroad. High purity cultures of hESC-derivatives enable transplantation approaches to disease, drug discovery, and predictive toxicology. This research plan will lead to the development and thorough characterization of a renewable source of human motor neurons that enables these 3 strategies as they pertain to spinal muscular atrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, polio, and spinal cord injury. Our program is within 18 months of being presented to the FDA for an IND. Thus, it will provide precedent in California for subsequent stem cell-based clinical trials, {REDACTED}. Thus, California will benefit from 'hosting' the discovery of what will become the first and second human embryonic stem cell-based clinical trials in the world. This will result in California being a focus of the stem cell industry, including large pharmaceutical companies that will eventually participate in the latter stage stem cell clinical trials. Clinically relevant scientific advances lead to the development of biotechnology companies, creating jobs and taxation. Funding for this proposal will directly create 11 new jobs. In these challenging economic times, we feel that any award should be spent in a manner which enhances the local and state economy, in essence returning direct value to the citizens of California. To this end, we have purposely selected suppliers of equipment and services that are located in the state of California. In addition, due to the booming medical device and biotechnology industries in California, we feel that all new hires can be obtained from within the state of California.
Review Summary:
The goal of this proposal is to develop a cellular therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a genetic disease of infants that causes motor neuron dysfunction and death. The proposed therapeutic candidate is human motor neuron progenitor cells (hMNPs) derived from human embryonic stem cells. The applicant's hypothesis is that hMNPs transplanted into the spinal cord will mature in vivo into functional motor neurons, which could restore motor function in two ways: hMNPs could rescue diseased neurons via growth factor secretion and trophic support; or replace diseased neurons via axonal growth and reinnervation of target muscle. The applicant has completed a number of steps in preparation for an Investigational New Drug (IND) filing and requests 18 months of funding. Specifically, the applicant proposes to scale up production of hMNPs, confirm efficacy in a mouse model of motor neuron loss and perform safety studies in other relevant animal models. The reviewers raised significant concerns about the proposed therapeutic strategy. Specifically, they cited a lack of preliminary data demonstrating disease-modifying activity of hMNPs. Reviewers also raised questions about the proposed clinical approach and generally felt that an IND filing in 18 months would be premature. Reviewers questioned the scientific rationale for this proposal. They noted the enormous challenge posed by transplanting cells that will have to not only survive and replace dying motor neurons but also extend axons that exit the spinal cord, find the appropriate targets and functionally innervate muscles. Reviewers cautioned that while the distances required for axonal growth in infants are shorter than in adults, they are still much greater than in a rodent. More importantly, reviewers could not find evidence in the application for the efficacy of the proposed therapeutic in an animal model of the disease. While there is a figure displaying locomotor behavior following hMNP transplant, the animal model is not indicated. Reviewers felt that evidence for preclinical efficacy was a vital missing piece of this proposal. Reviewers appreciated the significance of the proposal and agreed that SMA is a devastating disease desperately in need of a treatment. However, they did not feel that the proposed approach is likely to cure or halt the disease. Reviewers cautioned that transplanted hMNPs may be unable to rescue motor neurons in a disease where much of the damage may be done before birth. They also doubted whether full spinal cord motor neuron replacement is clinically feasible. Reviewers agreed that there is a tremendous unmet medical need in SMA and the development of any treatment option would have a major impact on patients. However, they raised concerns about the clinical readiness of this particular approach, since an incomplete rescue of motor neuron function may not result in a positive overall outcome for patients. The reviewers raised a number of issues surrounding the preliminary data that lead them to doubt the project's feasibility. They were concerned that much of the hMNP characterization and axonal outgrowth data was obtained in vitro, a setting that may have little bearing on the behavior of these cells in vivo. Reviewers noted that preclinical safety data is described but not presented, making it impossible to evaluate. They also would have appreciated the inclusion of data addressing lot-to-lot variability of hMNPs as well as safety testing with dead or lysed cells. Reviewers thought that some percentage of cells is likely to die after transplant, potentially resulting in secondary inflammation and neurotoxic injury. Reviewers found the research plan to be logical and detailed with appropriate regulatory considerations. They appreciated that the applicant has already held a pre-pre-IND meeting with the FDA, established cGMP manufacturing processes and performed some preclinical safety studies. However, they did raise one major concern with the clinical plan, which proposes to use a hand-held Hamilton syringe for multiple cell injections into the infant spinal cord. Reviewers strongly suggested rethinking this cell delivery approach. They cautioned that hand-held syringe is uncontrolled in terms of targeting and pressure dynamics and recommended an injection frame and syringe pumps for standardization and reproducibility. The reviewers praised the research team and noted that the PI has an established track record in stem cell and motor neuron biology. They agreed that the team has a good understanding of regulatory issues and has established the proper collaborations to maximize the likelihood of success. Reviewers did feel that an ethics committee was noticeably missing from the team. They were concerned about the ethical issues surrounding complex, high-risk surgeries on infants incapable of providing consent. Reviewers also noted that while there is one pediatrician on the external advisory board, there are none on the research team and recommended that one be added. Overall, reviewers were not convinced of the scientific maturity of this proposal. They did not find the preliminary data compelling and specifically noted a lack of evidence for disease-modifying activity of the therapeutic candidate. Reviewers also raised a number of concerns with the scientific rationale and proposed therapeutic strategy which caused them to question the project's clinical readiness.
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A house fire broke out in the village of Mohawk this afternoon. Around 2 p.m. a Michigan street home caught fire.
More than 100 Remington Arms employees learning that in less than a week, they will be out of work. That in the latest round of lay-offs at the Ilion gun-maker.
Some Rome residents were happy to attend a pizza party on Tuesday. Little Caesar's and the Rome Rescue Mission teamed up to provide pizza to the members.
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The former Rochester cop who shot and killed his son in Old Forge two years ago was sentenced Tuesday in Herkimer County Court. Michael Leach faces five years probation, the first six months of which he will serve in Herkimer County Jail.
Graffiti is never welcomed in Utica but local artists were encouraged to take part in a special new mural on Monday.
Over 100 Ilion Remington Arms workers learned Monday afternoon that they are now unemployed. The news comes after an announcement in May that the gun manufacturing company was consolidating some of its plants to a new plant in Alabama. Community members say although the announcement was somewhat expected the news is still devastating.
Reports into Eyewitness News that gun-maker Remington Arms in Ilion is laying off dozens of workers. This comes after Remington announced a new plant opening in Alabama back in May. That creating 2-thousand new jobs there instead of Herkimer County. Two gun production lines were moved to Alabama - leading to 80 job cuts in Ilion. The company has not said whether the New York State SAFE Act and its gun-control measures - caused the layoffs or the expansion to Alabama.
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River Road Retreat in New Braunfels
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Cliff View
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,500 - $ 3,000 / week
New Braunfels House deals
stays between: 9/1/14 & 1/25/15
deal expires in: 6 days
Half off at River Road Retreat. The weather is beautiful.
Must be at least a 2-day rental and 25 years old. Excluding holidays
- $600 $300/night ($300 off)
deal# DZBEHG
vacation rental description
The new "Disposable Container Law" effects ONLY properties located within the City Limits of New Braunfels. Our property is located outside of the City Limits and therefore does not affect us.
If you are looking for an unforgettable New Braunfels summer vacation for your family at reasonable rates...You've found it! This location is the BEST on the river. Located on River Road in New Braunfels, this NEW 2011 home sits 75 yards from the Guadalupe River where you have access to 400' of River frontage directly across from a beautiful cliff between the 2nd and 3rd River crossings. You will have a rock beach with DIRECT RIVER ACCESS so it is perfect for playing or just relaxing as you watch others float in the river. Also you can enter the river here and exit at a variety of places up and down the river. There are shuttle services available in the area to return you to the property.
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Last modified on 08-17-2014 at 9:21 PM.
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David Gallo 832-293-1088
house rental amenities
This new 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home is fully furnished with flat screen TV & DVD player in the living room. House has WIFI, washer and dryer and private charcoal BBQ Pit. Kitchen has large open layout with granite counter tops and a bar for eating and playing cards and games. It is equipped with stainless appliances (stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher) and a coffee pot and microwave. Also included are kitchen utensils (silverware, dishes, pots & pans). Linens are not included. You will need to bring towels, washcloths, sheets, pillows, pillowcases and blankets. Master Bedroom has King size bed, dresser, night stand and its own private bathroom with walk-in shower. Bedroom #2 has 2 twin over full beds. Bedroom #3 has 2 sets of bunk beds. The house sleeps 10 people comfortably ***THIS IS A NON SMOKING HOUSE***
LIKE us on Facebook! Under search, type in River Road Retreat. More pics on our FB page.
activities and attractions in New Braunfels Texas
This home is less than 20 minutes from the towns of New Braunfels and Historic Gruene, which provide antique shops as well as many unique shops where artisans sell their wares. Not only does Gruene have lots of shopping and good food, it is also home of the famed "Gruene Hall", which has served as a springboard for many Texas musicians. A great place for dancing or just enjoying the music. You might even enjoy learning the Texas Two-Step!
You are close to great restaurants as well as several outlet malls. If you are looking for other activities...Schlitterbahn (an awesome water park) is located nearby in New Braunfels. Boating, water-skiing and sailing can be found at Canyon Lake. The drive up River Road to the lake is notably one of the most scenic areas in Texas. Watch for deer and other wildlife along the way!
You will be a short 35 mile drive from San Antonio where you will find Six Flags, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, the famed San Antonio Riverwalk as well as fantastic Mexican food. The Alamo, along with several other missions located in San Antonio are fantastic for a day out. There are numerous tour buses that can take you to experience the sights and sounds of San Antonio.
The state capitol of Texas is located 45 minutes away in Austin, which has great nightlife featuring many of Texas' finest musicians. You never know what great and noted name will appear at some out of the way bar!
For you golfers, there are courses located in New Braunfels as well as San Antonio. Austin is home to some of the finest courses America has to offer.
This location is truly the BEST on the river. You can float in the river or raft it, find a nice place to sit while watching others play or just enjoy the privacy of your own deck as you relax. During the fall, there are many festivals in the area, including "Oktoberfest" and "Wurstfest".
vacation rental rates
Summer Rates
Deposit $300 + 10% tax will be added (required in advance)
Weekend $600 per night / 3 night minimum
Weekday $500 per night / 2 night minimum
Holidays $600 per night / 4 night minimum
**Call for off season rates and specials**
**Call for golf package rates**
**Must be at least 25 years of age to rent**
**Most major credit cards accepted**
$75 cleaning fee
We have a 90 day cancellation policy
David Gallo 832-293-1088
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