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The stagnant economy along with federal and state budget cuts have had a negative impact on cities throughout Georgia and the country, but Hinesville is in good financial shape, according to Mayor Jim Thomas.
President Obama signed an executive order Friday on Fort Stewart to crack down on aggressive and deceptive strategies used by for-profit colleges to recruit service members, veterans and their families.
The speaker was larger than his message for many who attended President Barack Obama's appearance Friday on Fort Stewart.
Their constant cycle of overseas deployments seemingly over, soldiers at Fort Stewart are starting families, shopping to buy their first homes and weighing first steps toward civilian careers.
Scott Germann is suffering from Cerebellar Atazia which is a condition causing his brain to dry up and shrink. He is up for his next set of tests which will hopefully get him in line with some clinical trials to help find a cure.
Soldiers and family members line the streets, waving, talking pictures and Soldiers saluting as motorcade passes by.
Army troops at Fort Stewart are getting a visit from their commander-in-chief.
During his visit to Fort Stewart Friday, President Barack Obama is expected to sign an executive order that addresses aggressive and deceptive targeting of service members, veterans and spouses by educational institutions.
Visitors to the Hinesville Area Arts Council on Tuesday got to follow a yellow-brick road into a magic-filled flavor voyage inspired by fairy tales, Disney movies and nature.
Long County Commission Chairman Bobby Walker was cited for driving under the influence Tuesday night in Long County.
The Liberty County Board of Education on Wednesday approved an agreement for district-wide energy management services, a vote it had delayed for several meetings.
A state highway that crosses Fort Stewart's training area will close in early May for a field artillery exercise.
Nearly 10 percent of the water that Hinesville pumps into its distribution system goes unaccounted for but, officials say, that is an accepted loss.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are expected to visit Fort Stewart on Friday, but don't count on getting to see him, unless you're being invited.
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The Association County Commissioners of Georgia recently awarded Liberty County a $6,000 Health Promotion and Wellness grant.
Nineteen local youths have proven themselves experts at land judging, as the Liberty County 4-H club cleared the brackets at the State 4-H Land Judging Contest on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the J. Campbell Research and Education Center in Watkinsville.
The Liberty County Commission approved the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax resolution at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday.
The Hinesville City Council during its Thursday evening meeting approved a rezoning petition that would accommodate a grocery store with gas pumps. Previously, the council delayed a vote on the new store because the public had not been given the requested two weeks' notice before the request was presented.
Liberty Countians looking for entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings need look no further than the local Performing Arts Center, where Love-It Productions will stage "My Sons from Another Mother," the latest from playwright and producer Donald Lovette.
Trapper Jack removed four gators Wednesday morning from ponds in Hinesville's Bryant Commons Park. The city contracted Trapper Jack and his assistant, Valerie Jones, to remove the nuisance gators for fear they would attack children who fish in the ponds during special events. Bryant Commons, which is leased by the city, holds music festivals and events that draw large crowds. Jones said the gators will not be euthanized andwill be relocated 20-25 miles from Hinesville.
The first, and possibly the most important, issue discussed by city leaders during last week's annual planning workshop was a notice from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division that Liberty and Bryan counties have to reduce the amount of water pumped from the Floridan aquifer by 1 million gallons a day.
Marquana Adale Jasper, who has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of murder, appeared before Liberty County Superior Court Judge David Cavendar on Monday. Cavendar heard Liberty County Sheriff's Office Det. Steven Teal's testimony, which established probable cause in the state's case.
Midway police shut down a produce stand that was too close to the road last Wednesday.
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SAN DIEGO -- With Matt Kemp putting the finishing touches on one of the great seasons in Dodgers history, his manager has a suggestion for next year.
Do it again.
"The trick for Matty is consistency over time. He's set the bar pretty high," Don Mattingly said Saturday. "Next year he comes out and hits 34 with 110 and hits .310 and steals only 39, it's like Matt had a bad year. Next year will be the trick, going out and doing it again. True greatness is over time, every year." As last year's disappointing season was coming to an end, Kemp predicted he would rebound in 2011 with a 40/40 year.
"He's backing up his word," said Mattingly. "That speaks to Matt, even though he hit 28 homers last year, it was a rough year. To me, that's saying it's not going to happen again. And the shape he came into camp, the word we've used is focused. It's been fun to watch."
Oddly, Mattingly said Kemp's strikeouts -- down from last year's record 170 but still a significant 154 -- almost work in his favor.
"Pitchers still are trying to get him out for the most part," Mattingly said. "If the game's on the line, they'll go to the next guy if they can. One thing he's got going for him, he strikes out enough that if you're the pitcher you think if I make a pitch, I can get him out. [Mark] McGwire was like that. There's a trap there and if you miss, he makes you pay."
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Merchandise tie-in is the first promotional discount to be offered by social entertainment company GetGlue.
In addition to rewarding check-ins with stickers, social entertainment company GetGlue is now offering discounts on branded merchandise for its users.
The first discount is for fans of HBO's vampire series, True Blood. As a result of the new promotion, GetGlue users are eligible for discounts on True Blood merchandise in HBO's online store.
The bigger the fan per GetGlue standards, the bigger the discount offered: All users are eligible for a 10 percent discount; Fans, or "Truebies" in GetGlue True Blood parlance, get a 15 percent discount; Superfans, or "Makers," get a 20 percent discount; and the Guru, the most knowledgeable True Blood fan as voted by other users, gets a $50 gift card.
Users check in to GetGlue while they are consuming entertainment. In exchange, they receive stickers and, now, rewards from partners. A user becomes a "Fan" after five check-ins over a number of days and a "Superfan" after 15 check-ins, according to CEO Alex Iskold.
In a brief, GetGlue says, "True Blood has a devoted following and a strong fan base on GetGlue, which is why it was selected for this promotion."
Indeed, GetGlue users have checked in to True Blood more than 60,000 times to date, according to Iskold. HBO renewed the show for a fourth season earlier this year.
Iskold himself is one such True Blood fan. He says, "The stickers are a nice way to reward fans, and discounts take the whole concept of incentives and rewards to a new level. Not only I am a fan of True Blood and have a unique Truebie sticker, but I also now get 15 percent off their merchandise."
GetGlue says more partner discounts will be announced in the coming weeks. At present, the discounts are only available on GetGlue.com. After future updates, they will be available on GetGlue's apps for iPhone/iPad and Android, as well as other platforms.
What's more, Iskold says future discounts will include services as well as merchandise.
HBO also plans to extend its discount offering based on the performance of this particular venture, Iskold says.
In addition to True Blood, GetGlue offers stickers for HBO shows like Entourage, Hung, Boardwalk Empire and Eastbound and Down. There are also unique HBO persona stickers for people who watch and check in to multiple HBO shows.
GetGlue users generated more than 10 million ratings and check-ins in September. That's up from 8 million in the previous month.
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Remember the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode where Worf sustains a spinal injury and needs a new spine? Well, this ridge reminded me of that episode, and so that's why I'm calling it the Klingon Arete. The ridge has some Klingon spinal features, especially near the top.
This is the vertical ridge on the South East corner of the crag.
There is no official anchor for this climb. As the pictures will show, I used the anchors for Batman Surprise, and then used another anchor near the top of the climb as a direcitional. It also acted as a backup anchor, which is good too, because this also reduced any additional stretch added to the system between the primary and secondary anchors.


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First place Dolphins set to host Campbell on Monday night
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The target has been applied to the back of the JU men's basketball team once again.
With sole possession of the lead in the Atlantic Sun Conference, the Dolphins (14-10, 12-3 A-Sun) will host Campbell (10-15, 7-9 A-Sun) on Monday night at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Tipoff is set for 7:15 p.m., following the women's game against UNF in the SunTrust River City Rumble.
It is the second time this season that JU has been in sole possession of first place and the latest that the Dolphins have ever been atop the league standings by themselves. In fact, the latest that JU has ever held a share of first place was Feb. 16, 1987.
"We have to realize that being in first place means we're going to get everyone's best shot now," said JU head coach Cliff Warren. "Campbell has a talented group of players that are well coached. We need to come out and play for 40 minutes if we want to be successful."
The Dolphins are heading into unchartered territory for the program. JU has never won a regular season conference title, with a pair of second place finishes (1987, 2008) being as close as the school has ever come to a title.
While being the conference title hunt is something new, JU's win total in league play has already equaled the school record with five games remaining. The Dolphins have won 12 games in league play three previous times, including last season's 12-4 mark.
"While one of our goals is to win a championship, we know that we have to keep getting better each day to reach that goal," Warren said. "They don't give away championships in February, so we have to keep working towards our goal each day."
JU is coming off a 22-point win over UNF on Thursday to sweep the SunTrust River City Rumble. The Dolphins received increased production from the front court as all three starters at forward and center went for double digits scoring.
Senior center Marcus Allen led the effort with 12 points and 13 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season and the 19th of his career. One of two players left from the one-win team three years ago, Allen has played is one of eight players ever at JU to play in 110 games or more.
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ing to take a few days off a week to spend purely with family while we get acquainted to our newest addition to the family, Indigo. I have been showered with guest posts from lovely and inspiring bloggers in order to keep this space fresh, creative and insightful. A feel truly blessed to be given such a special present from these talented writers. If you have time, please take a moment to wander through their spaces and say hello.
learning to read
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It has been some time since my oldest daughter learnt to read and now it has come time for my youngest daughter to start her journey to reading. I thought I would do some extra reading on the subject which is a vital skill for her future learning. Here are some of the important points I discovered to help develop and encourage reading development in children.
- Read to children from before birth. Babies learn language even before they are born. As they listen to sounds from such an early age they are able to identify familiar voices and they grasp the variances in phonics, learning simple phonemes like bah, pah and dah.
- It has been said that reading aloud to children when they are young enables their language skills to develop in an accelerated manner. Engaging them in meaningful, happy and thoughtful conversations when reading helps to develop brain concentration and sharpen their thinking abilities. And the importance of reading aloud doesn't stop when children are small, the benefits to reading aloud when children are older are invaluable.
- When reading to children have fun! Getting involved in the story and being a good story teller engages children's attention and provides a love and enjoyment of reading.
- Get children used to print in a variety of mediums. This can be in the form of catalogues, cereal boxes, signs, billboards, postcards etc. Children who are exposed to a variety of print are still learning to read and are also discovering why we read. At home a simple idea I have used is to write signs, laminate them and stick them above the items they relate to e.g. door, kitchen etc., simple but effective.
- Reading a book repetitively is also an excellent way to build upon their reading skills. Children are better able to predict the text when they are familiar with the book.
- Provide books with rhyming words and also sing nursery rhymes, not only are they fun and have predictable text, it also allows them to recognise words with common sounds. When reading, direct children to rhyming words and encourage them to make up their own, even if they don't make sense. Getting an understanding of what makes a rhyming word is what's most important.
- Look at letters individually when reading, is another way to encourage reading development. A fun game may be to choose a letter and find as many words that start with that letter.
Reading aloud to children regularly is the most important way to open up their world to lifelong learning. Enjoy the experience with your child, read often and consistently, the benefits will be rewarding for both of you. If you want to read more information on the subject "Reading Magic" by Mem Fox is an excellent read.
Thank you Meagan for having me at ecoMILF.
Thank you Catherine for these tips and insight. There is nothing better than the gift of reading and storytelling. This is a wonderful introduction for parents who are embarking on this new and exciting adventure with their little ones!


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Hospital denied dying man 'opportunity to survive'
A man who was born with liver disease died at the age of 30 following a catalogue of errors by his local health board which - ultimately - prevented him from having a transplant.
Unbeknown to him Carl Nolan had cirrhosis - a life threatening condition - but when he became ill and visited Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwddyn, Denbighshire, staff failed to tell him about his complaint and he went without any medical treatment for several years.
Eventually when his liver was failing Mr Nolan was admitted to hospital but died three days later.
In a report published today the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales says: "Had he been treated three days earlier, Mr Nolan should have recovered from the infection and had a chance of receiving a liver transplant. This opportunity to survive and flourish was denied to him."
Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board has agreed to write to Mr Nolan's family to acknowledge its failings and pay them £5,500.


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The evolution of U.S. bank branch networks: growth, consolidation, and strategy
AbstractBank branches have become steadily more concentrated within large and midsized branch networks over the past decade. A look at branching trends between 2001 and 2003 reveals that banks with large networks grew slowly and strategically during this period as they adjusted their branch holdings within existing markets, while institutions with midsized branch networks expanded more aggressively.
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ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) - Dell is buying Quest Software for $2.4 billion to expand its offerings as its personal computer business weakens in an era of smartphones and sleeker devices like the iPad.
Q. I am 78 years old. I've had a Social Security number since I was about 20. For many years, my Medicare card showed my husband's Social Security number with a letter "B" behind it. Somebody at a Social Security office once told me this meant I was getting wife's benefits on his record. How does the letter "B" stand for a wife? And now that my husband has died, I've received a new Medicare card, and it now has my husband's number with a letter "D." Does this mean "deceased?"
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Fight Complaint At The Muhlenberg Career Development Center
Date of News Release: 09/25/2007
(Muhlenberg County) - On Monday, September 24, 2007 at approximately 7:42 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 2-Madisonville received a complaint of a fight involving 30 to 40 students at the Muhlenberg Career Development Center located 3875 KY 181 North in Greenville, KY. The call came from Muhlenberg County Central Dispatch who advised that the Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department was in route and was requesting assistance from the Kentucky State Police.
Upon arriving, some officers began to disperse the crowd and direct the students to their dorm rooms while other officers interviewed the persons involved in the fight. As the crowd was dispersing, several students not involved in the original fight became disorderly and acted aggressively toward the staff and other personnel. Those students were located in a dorm and officers responded. The students were directed into their dorm rooms. Most of the students complied, but the occupants of one of the rooms continued to act belligerent and resisted orders. One of the students, Jonathan L. Jackson, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Another student, Chad A. Williams, attempted to interfere with the arrest and became aggressive towards the officers. Mr. Williams was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, menacing and assault 3rd degree-police officer. The Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department arrested a juvenile. In light of the arrests made by responding law enforcement, the other students returned to their dorm rooms.
Further investigation of the initial fight complaint revealed that during the fight, there were two separate incidents in which staff members were assaulted. After conducting interviews with the victims from the staff, the students that committed the assaults were located and arrested. Kandice L. Smith was charged with assault 3rd degree-school employee/volunteer and a juvenile was charged with assault 3rd degree-school employee/volunteer.
There were no injuries to any law enforcement officers from any of the agencies that responded.
The investigation is continuing by Tpr. Brandon McPherson and the Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the Muhlenberg Career Development Center staff.


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Mondrian Los Angeles
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- Mondrian Los AngelesGogobot Editors' ChoiceMember ofGreen TravelersLocal CultureOutdoor Enthusiasts+ 11
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Skybar, the L.A. nightlife staple that's found on the roof of this popular hotel, can be tough to get into, but guests of the hotel are automatically on the guest list. That's reason enough to stay here, but the hotel itself is also quite posh and worth a visit.Recommended for:Nightlife Lovers
- Mondrian Los AngelesRe becca
To celebrate my dear friends 30th birthday we decided to spend a night at the Mondrian ! With all the outstanding reviews and the amazing pictures we thought this was probably the best route to go!
We checked in at around 8pm and were offered with complimentary waters and great staff! The hotel is full of little bits of tricks from a random swing in the middle of the hall way to random TVs and screen when you pull up to a room!
Very futuristic !
We got to our upgraded room and was amazed at the random mirror right in front of the bed, I later figured out it was actually a TV set!! The balcony was great viewing the skybar from above and the view of West LA!
We thought we were going to get a pull out bed couch but the couch can probably sleep two girls since it was SO huge! The only bed in the room was the king bed that actually fit 4 girls comfortably! (well four really tiny Asian girls at least)
The only 2 things i would complain about was the instant scent of Smoke right when we walked into the hotel and that we were promised a pull out couch but didn't get it.
Aside from that we actually got a personalized note from David Hoefer the assistant front office manager, thanking us for our stay...now that is some customer service skills!Recommended for:Luxury Travelers
- Mondrian Los AngelesMendel LinMember ofLocal CultureBudget TravelersBusiness Travelers+ 4
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Mondrian is an absolutely gorgeous hotel.
To bad that's about all it has going for it.
First star off because they over booked the rooms. We originally booked a two bed room. They only had a room with 1 bed left. They did not bother trying to upgrade us because they overbooked and were a bit rude about it over all.
Second star off, why an ice bucket when you can't even get your own ice?! And third and fourth star off when I have to call in over 4 times to have ice delivered, and oh wait, the ice never came.
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I stayed here on a weekend trip to LA to celebrate both the end of ALC and Pride -- so the centrally (to WeHo) located Mondrian was really a no-brainer. Within walking distance (just up the hill) of all the restaurants, bars and clubs of WeHo, the Mondrian provides the perfect perch for out-of-town visitors. Great views of the city from their super-trendy pool deck are worth the price of the rooms alone. The hotel itself does feel like it's lost a little of its luster over the years, and the hallways between rooms are pretty dark and cramped (a bit claustrophobic, really)... but that's probably not why you're staying at the hotel (unless you're just REALLY into hallways -- everyone has their thing).Recommended for:LGBTLuxury Travelers
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I'm a big fan of the Morgan's group of Hotels. When I'm in L.A. you catch me on weeknight or a Sunday at the Skybar pool at the Mondrian. I love being around the Sunset Strip. This hotel has it all. sophisticated, modern, cool , hip, West Hollywood local. If by chance you are hunting for stars while you're in L.A. the chances are good that you will always see a Jennifer Anniston ect. I met Tommy Lee from Motley Crew at the Skybar once. If you're going to party on the strip, or just want to drink at the Sky Bar, this is place to be. Modern rooms in white. Try to get a room overlooking the pool..There is also an Asia de Cuba restaurant inside the Mondrian.Recommended for:Local Culture
- Mondrian Los AngelesTwila GrissomMember ofLocal CultureOutdoor EnthusiastsBudget Travelers+ 4
- Foodies
- Vegetarian
- Backpackers
- Luxury Travelers
This luxury boutique hotel is situated in the hollywood hills right of sunset strip and has some of the most amazing views in the city! With Skybar and Asia de Cuba located right on site you wont need to venture far but should you want to Sunset strip is right out the front door. Wish stylistically decorated suites and amazing balcony views the Mondarian does not disappointRecommended for:Luxury Travelers
- Mondrian Los AngelesLucy Swift Weber YoudovinMember ofLocal CultureOutdoor EnthusiastsBusiness Travelers+ 7
- Foodies
- Wellness
- History Buffs
- Adventure Travelers
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- Art & Design Lovers
Not as cutting-edge as it once was, the Mondrian is still a sexy, sunny spot and it's a fun place to spend a weekend, or even just an evening. The music in the pool still surprises me and It's but one of the unique and quirky characteristics that have made this hotel such a success. This Ian shrager/philipe stark creation is a great place to go for dinner, but don't assume going for dinner will get you into famous and infamous sky bar.
- Mondrian Los AngelesmargauxMember ofLuxury Travelers
I stayed in the one bedroom suite and it was fantastic. The decor was amazing, especially the giant mirror tvs that looked like something from Snow White. It is in a Las Vegas strip like part of West Hollywood but there are tons of shopping and bars around it. I would definitley consider staying here again.
- Mondrian Los AngelesKay LeeMember ofLocal CultureFoodiesHistory BuffsAdventure Travelers
The restaurant Asia De Cuba is good. The rooms are very lavish, the tv is in a mirror. The floors are nice and the linens for the beds seems to be of quality. It had style. Art is important to this hotel as well. Rooms are small though. It is very pricey. Non-guest come here for the scene and lounge at the pool and hang at the bars. Check out the ping-pong.
- Mondrian Los Angeleseywu
You know the place is cool when they don't even have the name of the hotel on the outside. Just two big fixtures that look like doors that indicates that something is there. To be honest I drove by it twice before I realized that I had missed it.
If you want to totally enjoy yourself and make it worth the trek through the traffic, I'd suggest spending the night. You won't be disappointed.
The rooms are ridiculously modern and nice. The best is super comfy ... but you probably won't be spending a lot of time there.
The Sky Bar is a pimp place to hang and mingle. You can have a cocktail by the pool at any time of the day.
I'd also highly recommend hitting up Asia De Cuba. It's a creative take on cuban fusion ... very unique and very good.
- Mondrian Los AngelesCeleny Da SilvaMember ofLocal CultureBusiness TravelersWellness+ 4
- Luxury Travelers
- Adventure Travelers
- Spiritual Seekers
- Trendsters
This trendy, ultra modern boutique hotel offers a memorable stay on a hip area in town. The standard room is beautifully decorated, comfortable and offers great city views. The restaurant, the 'Asia de Cuba' cuisine is relatively good along with a pleasant fine dining atmosphere. The Sky Bar, the ambiance is especially distinctive as beautiful lights are fired by night and hip souls hang out on these seat/beds while sipping a cosmo. The reception team was somewhat arrogant. The area is not really friendly for walking around as most attractions are not reachable by foot.Recommended for:TrendstersLuxury Travelers
- Mondrian Los AngelesMeg RyanMember ofOutdoor EnthusiastsBudget TravelersFoodies+ 5
- Wellness
- History Buffs
- Adventure Travelers
- Nightlife Lovers
- Trendsters
Great Location. Can't beat it. Over priced.Recommended for:Luxury TravelersNightlife LoversOutdoor EnthusiastsLocal Culture
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Very Good!1221 reviews across the web.
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- Ambiance99% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Location97% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Hotel95% thought it was clean.
- Service90% found the staff to be very friendly.
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Schlage Keypad Review
Sometimes I take on relevant product review posts. It's obvious why. I don't think I need to explain to you that I love me a free gift. and I love talking about it to whoever will listen. Which is why I let out a yeehaw and a did my little 'ride the pony twirl the lasso' dance when the fine folks at Schlage offered me a free keypad to test out.
After several arguments…I mean…discussions with Jeremy about the ideal location for this keypad system – we decided that in the long run, we both wanted there to be access to the basement (me for the bathroom in case we were in the backyard and Jeremy so that he didn't have to walk around the house and trek down the stairs if he wanted something out of the workroom) from the lower patio area. We had just installed new hardware before the wedding, so it was really easy to remove.
Since I was home alone with Will, it was up to me to install this bad boy. Yup – that's the one I chose. It's the Camelot Keypad Lock with Flexlock. The absolute best part about this thing is that it is rumored to be UBER easy to install…and it has this thing called Flexlock – which basically means, it can be programmed to lock behind me…so just in case I am being chased by a psychopathic killer, I can run into the house not wasting precious time dealing with slippery keys and once I am in, the door will safely lock behind me so that I have time to arm myself a la Lara Croft in Tomb Raider.
My little assistant insisted that he wears my hat while installing the new hardware. Good thing I dressed him like a boy that day…because had it been a 'cross-dressing' day, this photo would totally freak out Jer.
So the rumors were true…the lock was RIDICULOUSLY easy to install. So simple, I think my seven year old nephew could have done it.
And it works great. I love the functionality of it. And the instructions were so simple to program it. Literally childs play. I do think that the color of the 'oil-rubbed bronze' left something to be desired. It didn't look bronze to me at all. More like plain brown. No glint or glimmerishness (totally a word)…and I wish they had made the gold key part match the rest of the unit. But that's just the picky-aesthetics….I can not complain about the function of it one bit and I will take a brown keypad anyday of the week – especially if it prevents my future potty-training toddler from getting other things brown – if you know what I mean!
And yes, I was able to install the entire thing in less time than it takes for Will to slow down from two big pushes on our swing. That's fast.
The other hardware that lived on this door got relocated to the upstairs kitchen. This door didn't have a matching set before so now I'll get to enjoy new hardware in both spots.
Also, since the keypad eliminates the need for a deadbolt – we decided that we already had the hole for it so we would install it for when we go on vacation. No harm in extra security! So the old deadbolt from upstairs in the kitchen was removed and got a quick spritz from our oil-rubbed bronze spraypaint can. So that will go above the key pad in the hole currently stuffed with a plastic Lowes bag.
So there you have it – the pros, the cons, and the what-we-did-details for our new door hardware.
Anyone else out there using a keyless entry? Does it change your life? I imagine the feeling to be able to access your inside without digging for keys or hunting them in a packed purse or having to walk around the house just to visit the loo can only be likened to being given a bag of flying fairy dust…it's totally magical
p.s. BIG storage project coming today…totally ending this year with a bang…and yes, it was caused by a hammer
December 31, 2011
Hi Katie,
I'm a Real Estate Agent from Sydney (Australia, Y'all!) and we are selling a beautiful home with keyless locks and I'm a massive fan.
Our client, a single Mum, had these locks installed because she found that everyone kept losing their keys. She has given my office and I a code specifically for us to use and she can program something like 99 other unique codes for others like cleaners/tradespeople/babysitters etc. A quick click can cancel any code immediately which gave here extra control over those who enter her house. Peace of mind is priceless.
Bec xo
Kayla permalinkDecember 31, 2011
I woke up early hoping to find the big reveal of Will's room! So disappointed.
December 31, 2011
I have a small cottage in the backyard that I used to use as my craft room/guest room/playroom. So after getting annoyed every time I needed to get inside and didn't have the key on me, I decided to switch to a keyless entry. It did change my life! If you think I'm joking, you are so wrong. The convenience of it is priceless. Now that I have had two sets of long term guests staying one after the other, it's great to not have to worry about making extra sets of keys or getting the keys back for that matter.
December 31, 2011
How did the hardware hold up that you spray painted? I am thinking about spraying our hardware, but I want to make sure it does not fade or chip. Also, our hardware has some pumps and corrosion. Do you think it would be okay to spray? It is currently gold a la 1985, so I am keen to change that! Also, have you ever tried to spray the hardware for inside use?
Debby permalinkDecember 31, 2011
We have a keyless entry lock on our front door and I love it. One tip is to periodically change the code because the numbers will show a little wear and if a potential burglar noticed, they have only a couple of numbers to try different combinations. Thats no problem, we just change it about every 6 months or so. Having it on the front door does cause for problems if you want to leave your front door open because of a party or such because the door continues to relock — we solved that problem by removing the battery during those times. Still — I am so happy we have ours – makes not having to worry about keys and also I do like the feature of when we leave that the door automatically relocks or we can do it manually.
Missy permalinkDecember 31, 2011
We've had a keyless entry on our front door since 2001 and love it. Ours is a deadbolt and when I installed it, we didn't have to remove our new (then) fancy schmancy doorknob. I see now, they come in different shapes and sizes and there are some that light up too. That would be a nice feature to have if we ever up grade. Enjoy your keyless entry – but be warned…once you have one, you'll want more LOL
December 31, 2011
A keyless entry would be soooo nice. I'm constantly fumbling for my keys in the dark. Do the numbers light up so you can see it at night?
Megan permalinkDecember 31, 2011
mine does!
Sara permalinkDecember 31, 2011
If I recall correctly you mentioned waaay back you redid the downstairs bathroom.. Did you ever do a post about it? If so, would love to see it… Hapy NYE!
Megan permalinkDecember 31, 2011
We have the keyless entry as well and I absolutely LOVE it! Our teenage daughters don't need to carry keys with them now, so they aren't getting locked out every couple of weeks anymore. It is also great because I can give my housekeeper a special code just for her and don't have to worry about extra keys floating around out there.
erica permalinkDecember 31, 2011
we installed one on the side door of our new place —- best $$ i've ever spent. EVER!
December 31, 2011
This is so great! We have 3 front doors at our apartment so this would be much easier!
Laura permalinkDecember 31, 2011
looks cool, I dream of having one of those, I think the aged bronze would have matched your other hardware better, that oil rubbed bronze looked like flat muddy grey… lame! other than that, Im super jealous!
Rosie permalinkJanuary 1, 2012
Even keyless doors can make me smile………I have now found the product that solves that pesky problem of having to lock the door when you are being chased which is such a pain…..
Seriously though as your second commenter from Australia today….we can't buy these here……but still loved your post. I am spring cleaning my blogs reader as we speak and guess what girl you have taken the lead in my blogs. Yep you heard right you are numero uno in this little Aussie's favourite blogs (sorry Sherry – thanks 4 the introduction though)). Reasons: you make me laugh in every post, you are as "frugal" as me but still love the pretty. You take freebies and have no shame in admitting it. Your family is gorgeous and your "boyfriend" title for Jeremy has resulted in me recently asking my husband to go steady and make out regularly. You are a great mum …….to Will and many more to come (u gotta fill that castle & you will) and you are so honest and open it makes readers feel ok to be silly/paranoid/negletful/unorganized – but with the very best of intentions…..
Oh enough already right…..its just that being New Years I am also resolving to tell my favourite bloggers that I appreciate them and how they take time out of their lives to make ours better… Thats it ok……..hopefully you'll be hearing lots more from me in futue comments so when my ass kissing gets a bit much be sure to let me know….
January 1, 2012
I agree Rosie!! Katie your blog is my favourite aswell!
January 18, 2012
Hi everyone… I work for Ingersoll Rand and we do sell these products through our channel partners in Australia…. if you would like to check them out….
copy and paste this link and bob's your uncle.
JC permalinkJanuary 1, 2012
I wanted these (well, at least 1 on our garage door) when we moved in 2 years ago, but 2 different (&nd reputable) locksmiths in our area advised we wait because they knew of a number of people who had issues with them. Someday! We only have 2 house entrances (door & sliding door) and the garage – all are keyed to be on the same key so we only need 1.
January 1, 2012
Looks great! We have a keypad on our garage door (you can check it out here: http://www.lovekblog.com/2011/02/lock-it-up.html) and it's so nice to be able to run outside and grab something without having to hunt for your keys. Especially when it's rainy out!
Jenn permalinkJanuary 1, 2012
Oh no! Are you pulling a page from YHL's marketing playbook and holding Will's bedroom reveal until 1/3 when people are back at work and you'll get more page views??
Emily permalinkJanuary 2, 2012
This is way off topic, but I was watching Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and they featured a restaurant in Milwaukee, WI that has all you can eat BACON BASKETS on Sundays…. Just thought you should know
January 2, 2012
Oh, I have these on all my properties (rentals and personal). I have not used a house key in over 6 years. I'm not actually sure where the keys that came with mine are???
Stephanie permalinkJanuary 3, 2012
Where's the storage update?????
Jen permalinkJanuary 3, 2012
I was wondering the same. I've checked back a million times since the last update and I feel jipped! On the 31st the pics were being edited, and then the today the internet went down?? Booo. I wish you took this blog more seriously, as you're one broken bloggers promise away from losing a dedicated reader.
Sarah permalinkJanuary 3, 2012
Hi Katie -
This is my paranoid self talking here. We have a door very similar to this one with a big window. I have always worried about someone being able to knock out the window, reach around to the handle, and open the door. However, we still have skeleton keys for our house so there is no dead bolt for a potential intruder to be able to unlock (it requires a key to lock/unlock it from the inside and out).
In your case, someone could break the window reach around for the handle and open the door. Also, the dead bolt you chose doesn't add any extra security because they could just unlock that from the inside as well. To provide the extra security you need a deadbolt that requires a key both ways (from the inside and the outside) so that there is nothing for anyone to unlock easily if they were to break the window.
Amanda permalinkJanuary 3, 2012
Now this is my paranoid self talking here… Locks that unlock with a key from the inside can be very dangerous in the event of a fire. If there were a fire in the middle of the night, would you be able to find the key to get the door unlocked to get out of the house in time? Do all members of the household have a key to get out if there were a fire? I grew up with my dad and brother being firemen so I am always extra cautious for fire safety.
Sarah permalinkJanuary 3, 2012
Amanda -
I completely agree! It makes me nervous in the event of a fire. But, we have our front door that always has a skeleton key in it and our bedrooms are on the first level. If Katie B. were to have a fire she has like a THOUSAND doors haha.
Lisa permalinkJanuary 3, 2012
Seriously, I really enjoy reading this blog but in the last month there is just way too much advertising! It's like watching TV. I can understand that you guys appreciate the money coming from that but it's hurting the blog.
January 3, 2012
I like most of your sponsor posts! I especially liked this one, as I have never thought of using a keypad lock on a house door, even though I have one on my office door and I LOVE it because I can never lock my keys in the office OR get to the office without my keys anymore!
Cindy W. permalinkJanuary 4, 2012
Sheesh! What's up with all the grouchy-pants readers? Got coal in their stockings? Hungover from NYE? :\
Firesparx permalinkJanuary 10, 2012
We have a keypad on the mud room door (where we enter) and into the garage from outside and cannot live without them. What I like best is that you can program 2 codes in. The one code is for our family, the second code is for the contractors (our house is newly built and we still have people stopping in to finish stuff). Once the contractor is done the job we change the second code, but hubby and I don't have to change ours. The only recommendation I have for others is to get the kind where you punch in the code and then you turn the deadbolt knob yourself. Ours is the other kind where you hit the code and an internal motor tries to move the deadbolt itself. We find at times that it binds and we have to pull the door shut a little more so that it doesn't fault out.
January 18, 2012
Hi everyone… I work for Ingersoll Rand and we do sell these products through our channel partners in Australia…. if you would like to check them out….
copy and paste this link and bob's your uncle.
March 10, 2013
I recently installed this product on my home and love it.


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There's a Supreme Court-mandated legal standard in Missouri, known unofficially as "the baseball rule," that protects sports teams from being sued over any injury sustained by a fan in the stands or on the field or court. But the jury is out on whether this standard applies to injuries caused by team mascots.
You read that right. It seems that John Coomer of Overland Park, Kansas, was injured at a 2009 Royals game by a flying wiener thrown by Sluggerrr, the team's lion mascot. Apparently the faux feline tossed a foil-wrapped hotdog into the Kauffman Stadium stands, striking Coomer in the eye. The sports fan has since endured a pair of surgeries: one to repair a detached retina; the other to remove a cataract that developed later. According to his attorney, Coomer's vision is worse now than before the injury.
His lawsuit, which could set a legal precedent changing the way that pro teams in other cities approach fan interaction, seeks more than $20,000 in damages from the team. The suit was originally thrown out by a Jackson County jury two years ago, when jurors ruled that Coomer was to blame for his injury because he "wasn't aware of what was going on around him." But an appeals court overturned that decision earlier this year ruling that, while being struck by a baseball is a familiar risk most fans assume at pro games, being hit with flying sausages is not.
A spokesman for the Royals has issued a statement that the hot dog toss has been a popular fan attraction at Kauffman Stadium since 2000, and is simply part of any game held there. It shouldn't be, insists Coomer's attorney.
At least Coomer was able to find a lawyer to represent him. Not so the fellow in Long Island who tried to steal some Big Macs earlier this month. New York police arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly walked up to a McDonald's drive-through window and threatened to shoot employees unless they handed over some hamburgers.
Juan Mendez-DePaz allegedly told the drive-up worker that he was packing heat when he visited the fast food restaurant. In response, the employee closed the window and called the police. State troopers confronted Mendez-DePaz in the McDonald's parking lot; he was wearing a cowboy hat and showing off a large knife hanging from his hip. He was taken into custody after a brief struggle, and later charged with criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree robbery.
No hamburgers were found in his possession.


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Like a cockroach surviving a nuclear explosion, the Bulls are somehow still in the hunt for the 8th playoff spot in the East. They'll try to move to within a game of the Nets and Hawks for the 8th spot tonight when they take on the Spurs (7:00 Central, Comcast SportsNet). Despite the early starting time, the game will apparently not be on TNT. That might be a good thing, unless you want to hear Charles Barkley talk about how the Bulls need a low-post scorer.
I don't know if he counts as the mythical "low-post scorer" the Bulls have needed for years, but Drew Gooden has really been impressive since he got here. Since the trade, he's been averaging 18.1 points and 12.1 rebounds per-40 minutes. I've seen people on here complaining about Gooden playing so much at the expense of Tyrus, and while I agree that Tyrus needs to play more, there's no reason why his minutes need to come at the expense of Gooden. The Bulls have a grand total of three frontcourt players - Noah, Gooden, and Tyrus - so you'd think finding playing time for all three wouldn't be a problem (and no, Gray doesn't count). It wouldn't be a problem at all if Boylan didn't insist on playing Deng and Nocioni at the 4 for long stretches. Based on its great success on Tuesday, though, I can only imagine that we'll see a four-guard lineup tonight.
The Spurs are coming into Chicago on a 4 game losing streak, and they've dropped to 6th in the Western Conference. Of course, they're still only 2 games out of 1st in the West, so there's no need to shed any tears for them.. Manu Ginobili has been playing at a near-MVP level (I say "near-MVP" only because he doesn't play as many minutes as the other top contenders do) this year, but somehow he didn't even make the All-Star team. I hope Thabo doesn't have his minutes limited tonight, because I am looking forward to seeing him guard Ginobili. If Thabo can somewhat contain elite shooting guards like Ginobili, he can be a solid starter in this league - at least on a team smarter than the Bulls.
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Gloomylunatic August 27, 2011 4:53:54 AM CEST
Mr. Farrakhan Exposes the Secrets of Freemasonry...and Himself
Welly August 26, 2011 10:38:19 PM CEST
If a white person said any of this they would be called racist. The audience is so dumb they don't know who to cheer for. Example King James. Given cheers until told he commissioned the change of the "true" Bible. Sheep following sheep.
Warrito August 26, 2011 7:44:14 PM CEST
Prince Hall masons;black shriners are not any different;still 32 degree masons no matter what Farrakkan thinks or says.he's a dip.


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That's just one of the contradictions about Nesher, and why it can be hard to characterize him and the impact he's had on Israeli movies. Another is that while he dresses like a kibbutznik in casual clothes and flip-flops, his office is in a beachfront complex near Tel Aviv and features a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.
Meeting to discuss his latest film,
Once I Was
, which was just released all over the country, he is excited about the movie and eager to talk. But the phone doesn't stop ringing, and most of the calls concern details of the release. Asking his assistant to handle most of them, he takes a few, apologizing profusely, like a first-time director on the brink of success rather than one of the veterans.
"So many people have seen the film already and I keep getting calls about more screenings," he says, estimating that before the official opening of the film, about 20,000 people saw it at various showings around the country. This is unusual – generally a movie is shown just a couple of times for the press before its premiere. But Nesher is not worried about cutting into potential ticket sales.
"The more people who see it, the better," he says. "That helps word of mouth, it starts a buzz."
It's not unusual for Israelis to be talking about a movie by Avi Nesher. Nesher first made a name for himself here with the extremely popular musical comedy/drama,
The Troupe
) in 1979, about an IDF entertainment troupe. It featured an attractive young cast, many of whom, such as Gidi Gov and Gali Atari, went on to become singing and film stars here. Following up
The Troupe
with several other films, including
Dizengoff 99
, he decided to head to America.
He spent more than a decade there, studying film at Columbia University and then making genre films in Hollywood. The movies, with titles like
Time Bomb
Raw Nerve
, starred actors such as Drew Barrymore when she was getting out of her wild-child phase,
starlet Elizabeth Berkley, not-yet
Desperate Housewives
star Nicollette Sheridan and Joe Pantoliano (before he starred as Ralph on The Sopranos). They were low budget films by Hollywood standards, but made money.
He returned to local screens in 2004, and his film
Turn Left at the End of the World
became the biggest-grossing movie in Israeli history, selling more than 600,000 tickets. A drama about a teenage girl from India who moves to a development town in the Negev with her family in the 1960s and struggles to fit in with her mostly Moroccan neighbors, it gave a new twist to the Israeli immigrant story by infusing it with style and humor. He followed it up three years ago with
The Secrets
, a story of redemption and identity in a Safed women's Bible college, which starred, in addition to young Israeli actresses, the French actress Fanny Ardant. These films
seduced audiences with casts of well-known television actors and some nudity, but held their attention with quirky, believable characters and surprising situations, and eventually won them over with deeply felt resolutions.
He decided to return to the world of Israeli cinema after he made the very commercial movie
with Jennifer Grey. Just then, his father, a Holocaust survivor who was living in New York, became ill and soon died. "My father didn't have Alzheimer's but his languages were all at the end. I found myself full of guilt that I had never asked anything about him."
Nesher's method of working out his guilt was to write the screenplay that became
Turn Left at the End of the World
. "I don't write about myself," he says. "I don't want to offend my family."
But in a roundabout way that made sense to him, making a film about Indians who play cricket in the Negev was a tribute to his father's memory. "My father lived in so many places in the world, and a movie about immigrants and their children, a movie with a lot of humor, was something I thought he would have liked. I can never really undo the fact that I didn't get to know my father.
The Secrets
was another attempt at atonement, at a
tikkun olam
ONCE I WAS is an even more personal film for Nesher. It focuses on its vivid characters to tell a very emotional story, but by looking into the proverbial elephant in the Israeli room – the Holocaust – he explores even more deeply into how this became the country it is today, and tries to understand his parents (his mother is also a Holocaust survivor) and their lives.
As he fields the phone calls, he can't hide his pleasure that the film is getting a warm reception even before its official opening.
"I've been working on it for 36 months," he explains. "I spent a year casting it and months rehearsing it." Even if the film is a bigger hit than
Turn Left
, Nesher doesn't expect to see any profit from it. "It's like writing poetry."
"Commercial Israeli cinema is an oxymoron," according to Nesher. "There is not one villa in Herzliya Pituah that was built with money made in Israeli movies. Israeli movies can be bad or good, but they aren't commercial... All the good Israeli movies of the last decade were from the heart."
Once I Was
tells an unusual story and Nesher created it through an equally unusual process. The credits say it was "inspired by" the novel
When Heroes Fly
, by Amir Gutfreund. Nesher had long been thinking about making a film that would involve the impact of the Holocaust on Israeli society. He was impressed by Gutfreund's novel
Our Holocaust
, and contacted him. The two worked together to come up with the story that became both
When Heroes Fly
Once I Was
"It was like two jazz musicians improvising together, then each goes home and writes his own score," explains Nesher. "He invented the character of Yankele Bride, the matchmaker, while the character Clara is my invention."
Once I Was
is a coming-of-age drama about a boy, Arik (Tuval Shafir), growing up in a middle-class household in Haifa in 1968.
"It's about the encounter of Israel with the summer of love," says Nesher. "After the victory in '67, there was a sigh of relief. And there was a shift from a focus on survival to an interest in life."
Arik becomes interested in his best friend's beautiful cousin Tamara (Neta Porat), who has grown up in America but is spending the summer here. "She talks about rock'n'roll, free love – even though she doesn't really understand it – and women's rights." In an era when the Beatles were refused entry by the Interior Ministry, which did not want to encourage young people to listen to rock music, "this is fascinating for a boy like Arik."
Arik's father is a Holocaust survivor, although he never discusses his experiences. "I know this kid intimately," says Nesher of his hero, although he insists the film is not autobiographical in any strict sense. Arik goes to work for Yankele (Adir Miller), a Holocaust survivor and matchmaker who describes himself as "someone who specializes in special cases." Yankele works in what the movie calls "the Lower City," the downtown area around the port at the bottom of the hill, where Yankele and others dealt in contraband goods, prostitutes solicited openly and gambling went on in otherwise quiet buildings.
There, Arik meets Yankele's clients and friends, including Sylvia (Bat-El Papura), a dwarf from a group of seven dwarves who were experimented on by Josef Mengele at Auschwitz and who moved to Haifa and started a movie theater that only showed love stories. This strange plot thread is based on a true story that Nesher had long been fascinated by. As Arik spends time in the Lower City, he begins to think more and also to understand more about the Holocaust.
"I knew nothing about my father as a young man, or my mother as a young woman. My mother only spoke about her experiences last year, and not to me, but to my children, on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Back then, as the new generation of Israelis, we were the ones put in charge of making sure this never happens again. The Holocaust was very fresh in people's minds and it was a very difficult subject for me, and really for almost all Israelis, to deal with. It was something so terrifying and we were filled up with those slogans, 'Never Again,' 'Like Sheep to the Slaughter,'" he recalls.
At the same time, there was a strange and perverse culture, the Stalag novels, that looked to the Holocaust for sexual titillation. Nesher shows me copies of some of the Stalag books, all of which show scantily clad Jewish women being abused by sadistic Nazis, or strapping Jewish men kicked around by female SS officers.
"There were these books, and
The Doll's House
" – supposedly a true account of the sexual slavery of Jewish women during the war – "and they all implied, that if you survived, you did something immoral." As a teenager, Nesher was afraid what he might find out if he spoke to his parents openly about all this. Making the film was a labor of love in which he finally examined their lives, in an indirect way.
"Clara has a lot of my mother's traits," he says, of a mysterious and beautiful woman in the film played by Maya Dagan. "She was smart and funny. My mother saw her whole family slaughtered in the most brutal way, and somehow her humor was her way of dealing with it."
HAVING THE DWARVES as characters in the film was another way for Nesher to explore the era. "The dwarves are a very interesting metaphor," he says. "We tended to think about the survivors as freaks, but the truth is, everyone has his own strange story."
While the larger society may see the movie theater owners in the film as freakish, there is nothing marginal about Sylvia, a beautiful and assertive woman who challenges Yankele to find a partner for her.
"Arik says to Yankele, 'How can you fix this guy up with her?' Yankele asks, 'Why not,' and Arik says, 'Because she's so short.' But when Yankele tells him, 'But her heart is big,' Arik accepts that. He can understand it after spending time with Yankele."
For Yankele, a slow-moving, scarred man, "matchmaking is not a chore or even a profession. It's a mission. He's filled with a tremendous love and he wants to share the redemptive power of love. He knows there's nothing he can do to bring back whoever he lost during the war," says Nesher, adding that he deliberately chose not to spell out the matchmaker's back-story. "But he wants to help people who are desperate for love. And by getting to know him, Arik comes to love these people he meets in the Lower City, the underworld people, as well."
Nesher hopes that audiences will come to love Adir Miller, best known as a successful television comic, in his new incarnation as a dramatic actor. "People I trust told me, 'Don't cast Adir, audiences won't be able to accept him as a dramatic hero.'"
But Nesher, who gave his friend Miller his first dramatic role in
The Secrets
, has no regrets. "He gives an amazing performance as Yankele. It was great to watch him do this. He has a mother who was a Holocaust survivor. Adir could have just gotten caught up in his TV success, but he really wanted to do this."
The atmosphere on the set was subdued, says Nesher, since the actors were so caught up in their roles.
"Adir and Maya Dagan, they are funny people, but we had the quietest lunches on set I've ever had. They were just too absorbed to laugh or joke."
Putting the film in the context of his earlier work, Nesher says that some have suggested that
Turn Left
The Secrets
Once I Was
are a kind of trilogy. "People have said you should call it 'The Others Trilogy.' One film is about immigrants from India and Morocco in the Negev, the other is about ultra-Orthodox girls and a Frenchwoman hiding from her past and this one is about the Holocaust survivors and all the others who don't fit in down there by the port. All of these are people who were somehow not part of mainstream Israeli society."
Perhaps the sweetest part for Nesher about the film's reception is that his most valued critic – his mother – liked the film.
"The first time she saw it, she was really shaken, she couldn't say anything. The second time she said, 'Now I'm really going to see it.' I hate to sound like Madonna, but it was a real secular
for me. There was a cathartic element."
He describes a moment early in the film, where the matchmaker is told about a severely disabled young woman who turns out to be fictitious. "The boys are playing a trick on Yankele, a cruel joke. But he turns it upside down and the trick is on the boy. He eases the boy into this underworld, and as the boy comes to accept these people, he comes to love them." Nesher is gambling that audiences here, as well as those abroad, will do the same with his movie.
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He said, she said
By Bill Adair
Published on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 7:10 p.m.
The Democratic debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Jan. 21, 2008, turned into such a battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama that John Edwards had to remind the CNN moderators that he was on stage.
"There's a third person in this debate," he said.
But alas, the fireworks primarily came from Obama and Clinton, who continued to feud about Obama's statements about Ronald Reagan. And building on comments made over the weekend by her husband, Sen. Clinton continued to distort Obama's remarks.
She said that Obama had talked about "admiring Ronald Reagan" and said, "The facts are that he has said in the last week that he really liked the ideas of the Republicans over the last 10 to 15 years."
But that's not what Obama said. As we noted in this item on Bill Clinton's attack, Obama did not say he "liked" the Republican ideas or that "the good ideas came from the Republicans."
What he said was that "Ronald Reagan changed the trajectory of America in a way that, you know, Richard Nixon did not and in a way that Bill Clinton did not" and that "it's fair to say the Republicans were the party of ideas for a pretty long chunk of time there over the last 10, 15 years, in the sense that they were challenging conventional wisdom."
But the Clintons continue to twist those words and have earned a False for repeatedly distorting them.
We also checked these claims from the debate:
* Obama claimed that while he was a community organizer in Chicago neighborhoods that had been hard-hit by plant closings, Clinton was a corporate lawyer on the Wal-Mart board of directors. We gave that a True.
* Clinton said she was fighting Republican ideas when Obama was "practicing law and representing your contributor, (Antoin) Rezko, in his slum landlord business in inner city Chicago." We gave that a Barely True because Obama did little work for Rezko and it was before the slumlord charges surfaced.
* Obama claimed that Clinton had once called NAFTA a "boon" to the economy. Although Clinton in the past has had measured praise for the trade agreement, we couldn't find any evidence she called it a boon and it appears the sole source for the Obama campaign's claim is a Newsday chart summarizing her position. We gave Obama's claim a False.
* Edwards had his facts right with his statement that the net worth of black families is one-tenth the net worth of white families. We gave that a True.
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