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Archive for the 'Current Events' Category
Posted May 19, 2007on:
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Holy disaster: Pope alienates indigenous peoples : ICT [2007/05/17]
In a speech at the Conference of the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopate, the pope characterized pre-contact Indians as "silently longing" for Christianity and stated that "the proclamation of Jesus and of his Gospel did not at any point involve an alienation of the pre-Columbus cultures, nor was it the imposition of a foreign culture."
I'm not sure how to express my opinion on this matter without using anymore expletives. Maybe he should take a break from stirring anti-gay sentiment and read some history books.
Save newspaper book reviews?
Posted April 25, 2007on:
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The latest ripple going through book blogs at the moment is the NBCC's campaign to save the book review spaces in newspapers. I've read about the demise of all the newspaper book reviews, except the NYTBR so seems the general consensus, accompanied with sour predictions on what this will mean for everyone who loves and profits from books.
I'm a very bad reader. I can never muster any significant sympathy for this decline. I don't read any of the newspaper book reviews except for The Guardian. I've never tried the Globe & Mail's, except for one lame mystery round-up. Literary journals I can get behind, sob over, picket at corporate towers, you name it, I would probably do it. Newspaper coverage? Not so much. The sort of reviewing they offer doesn't interest me. Bloggers pretty much have me covered with the synopsis + concise commentary reviews, the book round-ups, even the casual mention of what's on their bedside table. With the diversity of books covered among them all, and the wide taste of some readers, I can read their thoughts on romances, fantasies, mystery and literary fiction, all in one place.
What's left? Author profiles and gossip. Hmm. I could live without those.
The point can be made that litbloggers point me to newspaper articles and this is true, in many cases, but why is it that I'm more willing to get it second hand than directly from the source? It's not that I'm an unwilling free loader: bloggers have piqued my interest in a number of print periodicals, all of which I regularly post about here. They offer me something I can't get on blogs. I got into The Guardian because the links I came across were consistently good or at least interesting, and it wasn't simply the centre of another ruckus. (If I could I'd read the print version, because I always prefer the tangible version of anything if it's available.)
Umm…what do I need the others for again? I know how much they mean to writers, publishers and other readers but I cannot muster much if any personal despair.
Shhhh! Read quietly.
Posted April 16, 2007on:
- In: Books | Caribbean | Current Events | Jamaica | Literature | Non-fiction | Poetry
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This link round-up starts with this increasingly relevant LA Times article by Sarah Miller on all you noisy people who choose the public library as your meeting ground! (Via Ed Rants.) Yes, you people doing your ESL lesson right by the study carrel, yes you old person who should know better answering your cell phone, and yes YOU the librarian who apparently needs to TALK AT THE TOP OF HER VOICE to show someone where some government publications are. For heaven's sake. Is there no sacred quiet space left? (No, I'm not taking my backpack and laptop into a church, even if it does have wireless.)
Although I think Miller's friend has it worse–they keep drum lessons at his library. Wtf. (Coffee shops?? Huh??) Don't even get me started about the ones on-campus. I swear they make the frosh dumber every year. (Entrance English exams bear this out, I'm not being mean. Ok, maybe I am.)
Here's something you're allowed to shout about (in an appropriate venue) an interview with everyone's favourite Paris Review fiction contributor: Mohsin Hamid. His latest book The Reluctant Fundamentalist is out and if the NYT Besteller's list rank doesn't sway you (it shouldn't), an enthusiastic recommendation from David Treuer should. He wrote the ridiculously, I mean ridiculously good The Translation of Dr. Apelles. And if that's still not enough (it should be) just check it out at the local book store (I'm sure it will be there if it was at my local chain, it's getting a big push it seems) and read the first page. That's what made me buy it. (Despite the loud, hot pink book jacket on the Canadian edition.)
The London Review of Books proves again and again the importance of literary journals as newspapers serve information in smaller, over-simplified bite-sizes. Mahmood Mamdani wrote The Politics of Naming: Genocide, Civil War, Insurgency for the March 8th issue. The dangers of de-politicising Darfur, the contradictory positions of those who wish to pull out of Iraq but march in to "rescue" those in Sudan, and the culturally and politically important ambiguities in the terms' "African" and "Arab"as they are used in Sudan, are written with a clarity that never betrays the complexity of the issues being addressed. The LRB has been doing the best coverage of Sudan of all the periodicals that I've read, save perhaps The Economist which covered the situation long before it became a Western cause. I'll be doing a post on the LRB but the article was so good I had to link to it now.
The Valve is holding another book event this time on The Novel of Purpose by Amanda Claybaugh. If you're interested in authors like George Eliot, Charles Dickens and Henry James the posts are worth a look. Considering that Claybaugh is "historicizing" the selected 19th century Anglo-American fiction it isn't exactly my cup of tea, it's an interesting one and The Valve typically has good writing.
Then finish it all with Geoffrey Philp's insightful reading of Olive Senior's popular poem Colonial Girls School, one of my favourite poems. (It's listed along with others on my Assortments page.) She's an alma mater, former head girl too, I'm sure, of my high school in Montego Bay.
Parasitic Titbits
Posted March 20, 2007on:
- In: Art | Books | Caribbean | Current Events | Fiction | General | Literature | Poetry
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Watch as I suck blood from blogs and other sites. Don't show this to your children, pets or spouse!
Geoffrey Philp had been accepting submissions for the Top Caribbean Novel and now has twelve works up for voting. If you're interested in fiction from the English-speaking Caribbean it's a great list to choose from, including authors like Earl Lovelace, George Lamming and Nalo Hopkinson. The only book from the list that I've read is Brother Man by Roger Mais, of course. Check here for the complete list of submissions.
Sylvia at Classical Bookworm is endeavouring to get the word out on the reprehensible closing of the B.C. Legislature library and encourages everyone, in and out of B.C. to e-mail the province Premier Gordon Campbell to prevent the government from turning this important historical and educational institution into a ceremony room for 2010 Winter Olympic VIPs…or an office.
Though the surface excuse for the closure is "seismic upgrades," the fact that half of the librarians have already been laid off and the irreplaceable collection is on its way to a warehouse in the hinterlands reveals the government's true intentions. There is talk of turning the space into office and/or ceremonial space. Just the thought of turning that magnificent structure into offices is repulsive. And anyone living in B.C. should be able to interpret the supposed need for ceremonial space as code for "we want a fancy place, away from the rabble, where we can show off for all the foreign dignitaires who will be visiting B.C. during the 2010 Winter Olympics, at taxpayers expense of course." The 2010 Olympics are the big prestige project for this government and they are ramming it through against vigorous community opposition while ignoring alarming social issues such as rising poverty and homelessness and overflowing hospitals.
After you've helped to deal a blow to governmental idiocy, reward yourself with an artistic rendering of Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening at Japonisme.
Letter to a Librarian
Posted February 21, 2007on:
All the fuss about the precious children reading about scrotums–such eeeevil, dirty, dangerous things–reminded me of a catchy Layton poem.
Mr. P.–I have heard it rumoured
That you, humanist, librarian with a license,
In the shady privacy of your glassed room
Tore up my book of poems.
Sir, a word in your ear. Others
Have tried that game: burned Mann
And my immortal kinsman Heine.
Idiots! What act could be vainer?
For this act of yours, the ligatures
Pest-corroded, your eyes shall fall
From their sockets; drop on your lacquered desk
With the dull weight of pinballs.
And brighter than the sapless vine
Your hands shall flare;
To the murkiest kimbos of the library
Flashing my name like a neon sign.
And the candid great
Of whom not one was ever an Australian
Cry dustily from their shelves,
"Imposter! False custodian!"
Till a stunned derelict
You fall down blind, ear-beleaguered,
While Rabelais pipes you to a wished-for death
On a kazoo quaint and silvered.
Irving Layton
Terraist Hoax!
Posted January 31, 2007on:
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Suspicious devices part of marketing plan – U.S. Security – MSNBC.com
It's good to know that these days in the USA a prank is automatically labelled a hoax if the police are stupid enough to fall for it. (Nine other cities survived this attempted assault although I'm sure this can be explained as a lack of vigilance.) This reminds me of that COPS episode where the border police guy was convinced that terrorists were trying to get into his country from the Mexican border. That's right, Al Qaeda units are scrambling over wire fences to get into the USA with their bombs and stuff.
Really now? Blinky lights in the shape of cartoon characters flipping the bird are suspicious? Oh that's right it was attached to some cardboard (black! the colour of eeeeeeevil) and a set of triple D batteries.
The British arrest suspected terrorists. The Americans? They boost the profile of a late night adult cartoon. You guys are fucked.
Oh no!
Posted January 30, 2007on:
- In: Books | Current Events | Personal
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I read on Sophinette that Sidney Sheldon died today. His books provided hours of reading pleasures when I was young, from the age of 11 to 15. All the ones I read were once my mother's. I must have re-read Rage of Angels a million times. The mafia intrigue, the sex, the violence, every page Sheldon wrote was meant to excite our most basic senses. I loved it. My pre-teen heart broke as the heroine bowed out from fighting the good fight even as I understood that circumstances dictated no other probable outcome.
I still remember that last scene in Book one: Jennifer Parker stands in the room with Michael Moretti after he saved her only son from certain death. Her acquitted client, an infamous murderer, had kidnapped her child and taken him to a motel room (had it been a motel room?), piercing the young boys hands in a mock crucifixion. The police, the good guys, were handicapped by their rules (somehow, I don't remember what, specifically) and would not find the killer in time. Parker knew only one person with the means to save her child's life.
That man was Michael Moretti: a bad ass, sexy mafia head honcho…thing.
Why could she expect his help? He wanted her. In his bed and on his side, defending his goons in court. Jennifer Parker was one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the country.
So there they are at her home (I think it was her home). Her son is safe in his bed, hands treated by the doctor Moretti brought (I think he did anyway). Her relief and gratitude is as palpable as the knowledge that at this point her life that everything is about to change, has already changed.
I could never pick a book that crappy now but back then, man, it was the good stuff, right up there with Nicholas Nickelby. I'm sorry to see Sheldon go but he had a long life and it seems to have been a good one.
Monday links
Posted January 29, 2007on:
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Michael Specter's New Yorker articles on Russia are ever informative and compelling. His latest on why Putin's enemies are dying is no different. A necessary read for anyone who wants an overview of the political changes in Russia over the last decade.
Putin…has called the breakup of the Soviet Union "the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century,"…Sick of the lines, the empty shops, and the false promises of Soviet life, Russians looked first to the West—and particularly to the United States—to provide an economic model. What followed was an epic disaster: the sell-off of the state's most valuable assets made a few dozen people obscenely rich, but the lives of millions of others became far worse. The health-care system fell apart, and so did many of the social-service networks. Russia became the first industrial country ever to experience a sustained fall in life expectancy. Russian males born today can, on average, expect to live to the age of fifty-nine, dying younger than if they were born in Pakistan or Bangladesh. It is not surprising, then, that by the time Putin became President most Russians were only too happy to exchange the metaphysical ideas of free speech and intellectual freedom for the concrete desires of owning a home and a car and possessing a bank account. They also wanted to feel that somebody was in control of their country.
In today's Russia, as Politkovskaya wrote, stability is everything and damn the cost. Gorbachev and Yeltsin are seen by an overwhelming majority as historical disasters who provoked decline, collapse, chaos, and humiliation before the triumphal West. The opportunities created in those years, the liberation from totalitarianism, have been forgotten. "Yes, stability has come to Russia," Politkovskaya wrote. "It is a monstrous stability under which nobody seeks justice in courts that flaunt their subservience and partisanship. Nobody in his or her right mind seeks protection from the institutions entrusted with maintaining law and order, because they are totally corrupt. Lynch law is the order of the day, both in people's minds and in their actions. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.''
Here's an amusing piece on what it's like to work in a used book shop by George Orwell. (via Booksquare)
In a lending library you see people's real tastes, not their pretended ones, and one thing that strikes you is how completely the 'classical' English novelists have dropped out of favour. It is simply useless to put Dickens, Thackeray, Jane Austen, Trollope, etc. into the ordinary lending library; nobody takes them out. At the mere sight of a nineteenth-century novel people say, 'Oh, but that's old!' and shy away immediately. Yet it is always fairly easy to sell Dickens, just as it is always easy to sell Shakespeare. Dickens is one of those authors whom people are 'always meaning to' read, and, like the Bible, he is widely known at second hand. People know by hearsay that Bill Sikes was a burglar and that Mr Micawber had a bald head, just as they know by hearsay that Moses was found in a basket of bulrushes and saw the 'back parts' of the Lord. Another thing that is very noticeable is the growing unpopularity of American books. And another – the publishers get into a stew about this every two or three years – is the unpopularity of short stories. The kind of person who asks the librarian to choose a book for him nearly always starts by saying 'I don't want short stories', or 'I do not desire little stories', as a German customer of ours used to put it. If you ask them why, they sometimes explain that it is too much fag to get used to a new set of characters with every story; they like to 'get into' a novel which demands no further thought after the first chapter. I believe, though, that the writers are more to blame here than the readers. Most modern short stories, English and American, are utterly lifeless and worthless, far more so than most novels. The short stories which are stories are popular enough, vide D. H. Lawrence, whose short stories are as popular as his novels.
Chris Abani has a new novel out!! The Virgin of Flames, published by Penguin, is already out in Canada and will be released on January 30th in the USA. Laila Lalami points to two recent reviews printed in the L.A. Times and the New York Times Book Review. I'll read neither until I savour the book myself. (Yippee! This is a wonderful surprise as I had no idea he had a new one in the offing.)
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If this deal goes through as is I will no longer buy books from Chapters.
A pilot marketing project would give the bulk of its budget to the Chapters/Indigo chain, independent bookstores complain
From Thursday's Globe and Mail
Representatives of a consortium of six medium-sized Canadian-owned publishers are scheduled to meet today in Toronto with members of the Canadian Booksellers Association to try to resolve a dispute over a controversial book-marketing "pilot project" scheduled to start next month and largely targeting Chapters/Indigo stores.
The $120,000 scheme by the consortium — whose members are McArthur & Co., McClelland & Stewart, Raincoast Books, House of Anansi Press, Cormorant Books and Thomas Allen Publishers — would put themed displays of the publishers' books in high-traffic areas in Chapter/Indigo outlets on four separate occasions throughout the year.
Five or six backlist titles from each of the publishers would be featured at any one time, for a duration of at least four weeks, with Chapters/Indigo ordering as many as 3,000 copies of each title. Chapters/Indigo representatives will choose the books to be presented from lists supplied by the publishers.
Almost 70 per cent of the $120,000 would be used to purchase ads in various Chapters/Indigo publications and on its website, while the balance would be used for advertisements in Canadian newspapers.
The plan by the newly formed More Canada Marketing consortium has raised the ire of some of Canada's independent booksellers not only because of its focus, for 2007 at least, on 90 large-format Chapters and Indigo outlets — the independents' biggest competitors — but because the consortium is hoping to get money from the federal and Ontario governments to make it happen.
One of the key figures in the consortium, McArthur and Co. founder and president Kim McArthur of Toronto, is unapologetic about the scheme, or at least its goal.
Canadian-owned publishers have drastically declined in number in the past 10 years, she said last week, and those remaining lack the resources of foreign-owned firms such as Random House of Canada and Penguin Canada.
Hence, the need for government support "for Canadian titles from Canadian-owned firms." As for the emphasis on the Chapters/Indigo stores owned by Indigo Books & Music, "we can't help it that Indigo is such a big part of our market." Indeed, McArthur estimated the company, with its 230-plus stores nationwide, "accounts for 70 per cent of our business." A pilot project "has to start somewhere, and why shouldn't it be with a national retailer?"
This "collaborative effort," as Sorya Gaulin, Indigo's vice-president of public relations, calls it, is the result of a meeting McArthur had last January with Indigo founder and CEO Heather Reisman and Joel Silver, the chain's head of print procurement. McArthur told Reisman that she was worried about the "ghastly" number of returns Canadian publishers were taking from Indigo and how these publishers needed some sort of compensatory regime because "we don't have the balancing effect of something like The Da Vinci Code to keep up our revenue stream."
Here is the rest of the article. I don't pay taxes (yet) but the idea that these publishers want taxpayers money to channel their books into a single retail store in Canada seems rather ludicrous. Seriously? Seriously.
He is dead
Posted December 29, 2006on:
Boing Boing: Saddam Hussein has been executed.
I feel a lot safer now.


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Family and friends tie together tonight after a Grand Forks boxer bowed out of the fight for life.
We've been following Jerimiah "JJ" Moen since he was sent to the hospital Saturday night for serious head trauma.
JJ died Wednesday morning.
They remember his power in a punch, his strength in a swing.
"His jab was his specialty, long arms, tall, six-foot three," Mike Sweeney, JJ's uncle and father-figure described.
Last Saturday afternoon, the once Tri-State Golden Glove champ entered a three-round super heavyweight bout and twenty-nine year old JJ Moen was fighting his way to a national championship.
"If JJ set his mind on something he would do it," Sweeney said.
But it only took one round.
"The bell rang to end the round and he had a glancing blow and it staggered him slightly and when they got him on the chair he virtually collapsed," Sweeney described the fight. "He had a seizure and nobody thought for a moment that it was that serious."
It only took one hit.
"Our worst nightmares were realized when we got here and it was total disbelief."
Faith drained like cups of coffee keeping them awake.
Sweeney refused to leave the bedside of the boy he raised, the man now on life support.
He says JJ would never give up, so family and friends weren't going to give up on him.
Doctors told family and fiends he entered the fight that day with undetected head trauma, meaning even a lighter blow could knock him down.
"Tragic as it was, he was doing something he loved when he had the accident," Sweeney said.
So, he's not remembered for the fighter he was, but the force he is, because JJ didn't take his final swing in the ring. That came four days later, in a dimmed waiting room when JJ's jab came from behind and knocked love back into the fight.
"We're blessed we have great support, he was loved by everybody," Sweeney said before adding a bit of advice, "hug your children, they're a precious gift."
Sweeney says JJ's last wish was to donate his organs to children needing transplants. His family says it puts them at ease to know he will live on in that way.
A Grand Forks amateur boxer who collapsed during a fight over the weekend has died.
Jerimiah Moen died Wednesday morning at Altru Hospital. He was 29.
Moen collapsed during the first round of a sanctioned three-round fight Saturday in East Grand Forks, Minn.
Moen's uncle, Mike Sweeney, says Moen had "serious trauma'' to his brain from previous injuries, including concussions. Moen had remained unconscious and in critical condition since the fight.
Sweeney says the family is not putting blame on anybody, but believes Moen's death will make people more aware of the need for tests.

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Acer intros portable 21.5-inch All-in-One
Acer, keeping rather busy in the runup to CES 2014, has introduced a second Android-powered all-in-one device. This time, we're not looking at something designed to stay in one place; the Acer DA223 HQL, rather, is mobile. Powered by Android Jelly Bean, the specs include a 21.5-inch (1920 ...Read More


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brickles (4)Crash Love is a strange album. Part of you thinks it's one of the most cleverly thought ou...PinkRibbonScars (2.5)All crash and not enough love....BrxxnAngxlRxsnxr (4)AFI continue their progression on Crash Love by not only avoiding creating a Decemberunder...Ryan Lizotte (4)AFI's new record is sure to please some, while others may be disappointed. But it shows us...
Taylor Jermolajew (4.5)AFI heed the criticism of their fans and drop the elements that supposedly ruined their pr...Dr Dave De Sylvia STAFF (4)Crash Love is subtle and intricate, an unexpectedly focused affair....
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffHahaha, as bad of a review as this is, it still made for an entertaining read because of your polemic style. Negged though because it was yet another rant.
And it's 12/21, not 21/12
I found your review style amusing: you is not messing around!
the fact that you think decemberunderground is their masterpiece but think this is a boring piece of crap is absurd
Album Rating: 2.5this is just boring
Album Rating: 1.5rasputin: i disagree man. decemberunderground did such a good job of evoking a mood and visuals that it had a great cinematic quality to it. granted so do most of afi's albums but decemberunderground i think did it more effectively than any of their other albums. crash love has none of that classic afi cinematic element, for the worse i think.
Album Rating: 2.5Actually, forget it, this review is pretty bad. Plus the whole "AFI sucked when they were hardcore" bit is wrong.
Album Rating: 1.5is 100 Words really worth checking out?
if you liked sing the sorrow, then absolutely. a gorgeous way to send off the STS era.
"fainting spells" is also good. it was a b side from decemberunderground, and listening to it i really wish that was the sort of direction they would have taken on this album: minimalist afi done excitingly.
[eh well you changed your comment but there you go anyway phantom]
is 100 Words really worth checking out?
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffWhy is it that in the comments you are articulate and in your reviews you do nothing but rant and rave?
And for the record AFI during their hardcore days were one of the most unique and interesting bands out there.
sweeping statement of the evening
And for the record AFI during their hardcore days were one of the most unique and interesting bands out there.
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffAnd for the record AFI during their hardcore days were one of the most unique and interesting bands out there.
Yeah, throwing a little Misfits in with your generic East Bay Hardcore really puts you in a special place in the annals of rock music. AFI was not good until Black Sails, not great until Art of Drowning, and not legendary until Sing the Sorrow.
and not legendary until Sing the Sorrow.
sweeping statement of the evening #2
and not legendary until Sing the Sorrow.
Review's too ranty though I agree that the album/band sucksDigging: Overkill - White Devil Armory
Digging: Overkill - White Devil Armory
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffI dunno what's funnier the fact that you're wrong there because they had the Misfits influence on both the albums you mentioned and they finally formed it into something unique instead of basically outright copying with AOD or the fact that I just noticed the recommended albums for this review.
Album Rating: 3.0Fuck this review is pathetic
Album Rating: 3.5"AFI released what is indisputably their best album, Decemberunderground"
I'm sorry sir, but you are incorrect. After that sentence I disregarded all your opinions.
Album Rating: 4.0Best opening sentence ever. Your review took my happiness away so I had to go and get a Bueno bar and restore it. Guess I can still thank you for something.
plz never write another review again unless it's going to actually tell me something about the music
shut up strikey
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffLol ^^ admittedly the opening sentence was funny.
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Andy Dalton has a low ceiling.
Let me make this clear, I 100% support Andy Dalton as the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals. With that being said, I think it is necessary to put Dalton's year into perspective and perhaps decrease some of the hype surrounding his future. For Dalton and the Bengals, having a low ceiling is not a bad thing. It just means that Dalton will never be an elite passer. He may have good numbers and low turnovers, but he will never be on the same level as Drew Brees, Tom Brady, or Aaron Rodgers. I consider Andy Dalton to more like a Joe Flacco or a Matt Ryan.
First off, Dalton does not have a great arm. He's thrown some decent deep balls this year (Seattle for example) but most of the time AJ Green's vertical leap and excellent timing have bailed Dalton out for underthrowing deep passes. Secondly, Dalton has not been truly "challenged" this season. By "challenged" I mean that the offense has been relatively simplified by Jay Gruden to facilitate Dalton's success. Many of Dalton's reads are quick one receiver reads or three step drops. Often times the ball is out of Dalton's hands in three seconds or less. If Cincinnati moves on without Cedric Benson this season, the running game may be a question mark going into training camp. We don't yet have enough evidence to show that Dalton can carry the Bengals with the passing game, when the running game is a non-factor (playoff game for example). In addition, Dalton is an undersized quarterback. This is not an extremely important factor, but having an undersized quarterback can result in many bat downs or tipped passes at the line of scrimmage. We have certainly seen this many times this season (JJ Watt anybody?).
Certainly, Jay Gruden will open up the offense to Andy Dalton more so next season after Dalton gets a full NFL offseason under his belt. But don't expect an extreme improvement, Dalton hasn't shown the natural gifts and big play ability that fellow rookie Cam Newton has. Lord knows what that man will be able to do with a real offseason.
Personally, I think Dalton having a low ceiling is a good thing for the Bengals. More important than all statistics or physical ability, Andy Dalton is a proven winner. I'd much rather have a winner as my quarterback than a fantasy superstar. The most important thing for Andy Dalton and the Bengals is that Dalton continues to take care of the football. This young stellar defense will keep the Bengals in almost every game for the foreseeable future. As long as Dalton doesn't turn the ball over, he will be able to lead the Bengals offense to enough points for many more victories to come. After all, he finished the season without a single turnover in the red zone. If the Red Rifle can have success in the Red Zone, the Bengals may soon be heading to their first Super Bowl in 22 years. After all, who really cares about statistics anyways?


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Today. Is anniversary of Steve Jobs' death. We miss him, always will.—
Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 28, 2012
This error did not go unnoticed.
@rupertmurdoch except he died on 5th October……—
Nickie (@F1_Girl) October 28, 2012
@rupertmurdoch Today? Hi died on October the 5th 2011.—
Stephan Dörner (@Doener) October 28, 2012
@rupertmurdoch I think you're a few weeks out. Just a few. Or is their something you know that we don't?—
Lee Packham (@Joolz) October 28, 2012
@rupertmurdoch Steve Jobs passed away on Oct. 5 2011. So no. Today is not the anniversay of his death.—
Barnaby Skinner (@BarJack) October 28, 2012
@rupertmurdoch No, he died October 5th •—
Ed Shahzade (@Ed) October 28, 2012
@rupertmurdoch The anniversary was 3 weeks ago.—
Malthe Sigurdsson (@malthe) October 28, 2012
@rupertmurdoch, FYI steve jobs died on Oct 5, not Oct 22. Nice fake sentiment to tweet about it, totally pathetic to get the date wrong.—
Hadi Partovi (@hadip) October 28, 2012
@hadip uh its the 28th today dude.—
drew olanoff (@thatdrew) October 28, 2012
The good news for Murdoch: Most of the devices inspired by the late Mr. Jobs have a Google App.


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New mobile needs no recharging for 15 years
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London, March 6 (IANS) Forget about recharging the pound60 SpareOne basic mobile phone, running on single AA battery, for the next 15 years, for use as a backup phone.
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Methadone + Baclofen,is it safe?
I am about to start taking baclofen,just waiting for it to arrive from inhouse.
Ordered it 1 wk ago,so should be here soon!
In the meantime,a very close friend of mine,is very interested in taking bac herself,but is currently reducing on methadone,because of previous methadone abuse/addiction. She also has alcoholism,but has been Alcohol Free for 10 mths now,so is not interested in nal. Can anyone tell me if it is safe for her to take bac with methadone,and will it work the same? She is only on a very low dose of methadone at the moment,about 35 ml i think.
Thanks in advance for any,and all replies
Hiya relocated.
I am not sure about the methadone/bac interactions but I am curious, why would your friend want to start taking bac if she has been AF for 10 months?
Hope you are doing OK.
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Shes been AF for 10 mths,but still has massive cravings for alcohol,just dry/hanging in there! She was AF for 2 years before,and then relapsed into her worst period of drinking and cross addiction ever! If your craving,and white knuckling,no matter how long your AF,your always close to relapse,esp with underlying mood disorders.
Morning relocated. I think that's a question more for the 'professionals' regarding the use of the meds. No one here has the qualification to give that kind of advice you're looking for to be honest. (Unless we have any qualified medical professionals amongst us that I don't know about!)
As I've never been through a harm reduction program too I wouldn't like to comment as to what the effects the methadone may be having on your friend in the way of cravings with alcohol.
But, from my own experience with cravings I found after a few weeks the cravings were more 'mental' than physical. I was still in the same mindset and still being a dry drunk/powder-less junkie. This felt even more tortuous than when I was drinking and using. Nothing had shifted internally for me because I was still addressing the problem as being the substances I used rather than the underlying symptoms that lead me to use them. Addiction you will find has nothing to do with the substances but the behaviours that have lead us into using them in the first place.
Has your friend considered addiction counseling through maybe a treatment center or on a 1 x 1 basis? I would strongly advise this route, having gone through treatment myself for my own addiction issues. I'm not saying this is the only way either, some are not ready for that intense kind of commitment whilst still on a harm reduction program. A lot of places will only consider treatment if the client is abstinent too. What about the fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous? It's not for everyone but it's where I started out on my path into sobriety. There are many options open to your friend whilst reducing on the methadone that will give her the support she needs. She just has to be willing to go to any lengths to get well.
But I agree with you totally; if you're white knuckling it you are definitely at some point going to relapse. I hope this is not the case again with your friend.
I wish you both well.
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It makes best sense to start Bac when abstinent if you can, my alcohol specialist says (but the he doesn't subscribe to the Ameisen model).
I absolutely agree with hippie that your friend needs expert medical guidance here.
That's not to say that a good many people don't find abstinence by following the same path that you have. And if it works, it works
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I can't really comment on the baclofen and methadone other than to say I doubt it would be a problem but she needs to talk to a doctor.
If she took a naltrexone pill while on methadone, she'll feel like she had died and gone to hell... She'd go into opiate withdrawals immediately and they wouldn't subside for days.
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thanks for the reply,i appreciate the sincerity of your words,and am pleased to hear,that you found release form your illness,in the manner in which you did.
However,,my friend and i for that matter have been down the road of AA,NA rehabs,(12step and otherwise)CBT, personal one to one psychotherapy,addiction counselling,relapse prevention.......the list is endless! Sadly none of these methods/programs,can cure or suppress,the disease(for that is what it truly is)of alcoholism/addiction and their underlying causes.
But thankyou for the imput,it has been appreciated
Thankyou,eight days a week,
I echo your reasoning 100%,and it really helps to see those words wriitten by someone else!
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I have been spending a little time camping in the Old Forest with an Old Gaffer called Gill Brandybuck by the banks of the Withywindle. Such a decent chap who let me copy his map of the twisty paths. This adventure was somewhat dangerous, some spiders were hurt in the making of this episode.
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Forest Biters.
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Although the crowd was light, those of us in attendance did show our appreciation with a small pit that reached a crescendo at the conclusion of the set. Pathology thanked us for our devotion to the cause, a thank you that was appreciated by all.
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Blood Red Throne, new band members notwithstanding, did not disappoint, delivering an energetic, perfunctory set. Once again, the crowd, though sparse, roared in response as a pit was moving throughout. A few songs from the band's latest full-length Brutalitarian Regime were featured and elicited a good reaction. All in all, a solid performance.
Although band founder Ola Lindgren is the sole remaining original member, the band was tight and professional for yet another solid performance, capping an evening that those in attendance were honored to have been present to witness. Hail Grave!


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The overhaul on our defense may be signifcant or not at all this offseason with the FA's on this side of the ball and the possiblity of picking up new players in the upcoming draft.
So after looking into the Rzayo24 great post of the Offseason for Dummies and Little Nickys 21 post on "Floaters and Sinkers" I decided to takie a closer look at the FA's available and the 1st Round Draft Defensive talent available in our spot. Then before I could finsih writing this post Matty I wrote a great article on FA Buzz. He brings up a lot of topics I was going over in a much better way haha and I have added on with our possible draft moves.
So its fair to assume the Trifecta is mulling over ideas to get an improved pass rush with an added talent at OLB, improved depth in secondary, get younger at NT and look for a replacement for Crowder if he isn't retained. There is always a possiblity they do see a backup we have as a starter and we wont know that well until the draft is finsihed of coarse.
Here is a list of FA players that fit the Parcells "mold" on defense. For the most part I have tried to stay with the same things they have done in last seasons FA period .. look at people who are young FA's and/or fit their defensive scheme .. and in the draft look for players who pass the Parcells "eye" test.
List of possible FA's that the Trifecta may be targeting:
- Albert Haynesworth - has been reported he will be testing the FA market, he is an absolute beast but he plays in a 4-3 front but has the size to play 3-4.
- Tank Johnson - the trifecta will know what he brings to the table from their days in Dallas. Don't know if this was Jerry's move or not to bring him to Dallas.
- Ray Lewis - Do I need to say anymore? he is older though which means unless they think we are close to winning the Championship I don't see them putting out a serious offer on the table.
- Bart Scott - He fits more of the mold of age, size and skill and price range the trifecta like. Just ask Chad Pennington about him.
- Mike Peterson - a 4-3 MLB. Had problems with former Dolphin Linebacker and now Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio this season which could take him off the Dolphins FA list.
- James Farrior - plays the ILB very well and would be a great addition to this team. His age may keep him away as he is entering his 13th season next year.
- Eric Barton - a very productive player over his career with both the Jets and Raiders. Downside entering his 11th season next year.
- Terrell Suggs - would be a huge improvement over what we currently have opposite to Joey Porter.
- Karlos Dansby - he is very attractive because of his age, size and potential.
- Julius Peppers - would have to stand up and play OLB to be part of the Dolphins but he has the talent and skills to do that with ease.
- Nnamdi Asomugha - everyones dream CB. If he hits the FA market throw the bank at this guy.
- Dunta Robinson - a young, talented and skilled CB .. only downside is his injury history .. would be a good fit
- Jabari Greer - is a young FA and has potential to blossom into a star .. his past two seasons have been his best
- Phillip Buchanon - in his 7 year career he has had decent production as a starter. He has limited upside.
- Oshiomogho Atogwe - a very talented FS whos age and talent level match those of the Dolphins are looking for
- Jermaine Phillips - SS in his 7th year in the league. provides great run support and decent coverage skills.
- Dawan Landry - is a young SS with great talent and upside.
Here is a list of Defensive Players who might be there with our first pick in the draft:
- B.J. Raji NT - big body who could replace Ferguson in time
- Brandon Spikes ILB - from Flordia .. enough said.
- Brian Cushing OLB - Has all the assets this team could use at OLB.
- Clint Sintim OLB - all the info you need to know provided by GatorPhan
- Vontae Davis CB - probably wont be availble but you never know .. stranger things have happend
- Terrence Cody NT - at 6'4 375 lbs that is one big boy
- James Laurinaitis ILB - doesn't really seem to fit the body of a Parcells LB but had great production so maybe they will take a look.
Its most likely that a lot of these FA's either get tagged or resigned by there team before ever hitting the market so this list may shrink quite a bit and it is also a possiblity that a lot of these players will be drafted well before we pick. Also note we also could go after a OT in the draft as we don't have a lot of depth there and may lose Carey in FA.
In my opinion I would like us to get younger in the secondary if possible while re-signing as many as our FA's as possible .. a lack of depth in the secondary against teams like the Pats may kill us again next season if not addressed. I like the thoughts of adding someone like Robinson and/or Atogwe as he seems to have a knack for game changing plays.
The addition of an OLB looks like it might be better in the draft as we have to solid starters in Porter and Roth so you can get a rookie to go in on downs favoring his particular talents and you wouldn't have to pay a huge price in FA. I think we would all love to see someone like Peppers or Suggs but if we could get Sintim or Cushing we maybe be better off for the future and also allow the rookie learn the game from an All-Pro like Porter.
If Crowder leaves via FA we maybe hard pressed to find a replacement at a younger age if Bart Scott is already taken off the board .. we could draft Spikes but he maybe gone and I just don't see us drafting someone like Laurinaitis as he doesn't have the size the Trifecta likes. This area has the biggest cloud over it in my mind as it sounds like Crowder won't be returning. The worse case scenario is we end up with an older vet in the middle .. I'm putting money on Eric Barton if it goes that way.
The NT position is an interesting one because we have a bonafide starter in Ferguson but his age concerns me and everyone else. You really have to wonder what we have in Solai and wonder if he will even be kept due to both suspensions this season. Dotson was also on the roster this season and you always heard good reports from practice but who knows what that really means. There are two possible studs available with our pick in Raji and Cody who could be also learn the tricks of the trade from a crafty vet like Ferguson. This position may also be addressed later in the draft as it may not be a huge area of concern due to the fact we have a starter already.
Being in a 3-4 Defense does make a smaller list of players to look at .. and yes I'm sure there are some that I missed so if you got any for either the draft and/or FA let me know because I'm all researched out. *Please note Matty I mentioned Andra Davis as a possible FA replacement for Crowder as I was finishing this up*
I'm also sure we could get a solid player and possible starter in the second round in the draft as well ... what group of defensive players would we be looking at?
On another note we do have a "Franchise Tag" do you see us using it ....


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From Texas A&M Athletic's Department:
Aggies Two-hit Missouri in Series Opener
Daniel Mengden recorded a career-high with 10 strikeouts to earn the win and Jason Jester picked up his 11th save of the year in A&M's 2-1 triumph over the Tigers.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M starting pitcher Daniel Mengden allowed Missouri to get a leadoff single and score a run in the first inning, but the Tigers were held scoreless and managed just one hit over the next eight innings as the Aggies posted a 2-1 victory in the series opener Friday night on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
Mengden (5-3) registered a career-high with 10 strikeouts and allowed one run on two hits and three walks over 8.0 innings. After the first inning, Missouri's only other hit came in the fifth when Kendall Keeton was called safe on a bang-bang play at first after a chopper to short.
Jason Jester earned his 11th save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning. He issued a one-out walk, but ended the game with a grounder to first base and a strikeout. The 11 saves is tied with Scott Centala (1988) for second on A&M's single-season list and two behind the school record of 13 set by Scott Beerer in 2003.
Missouri's Rob Zastryzny (2-9) was the hard-luck loser, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven in the complete-game effort.
The Tigers pounced on the Aggies for a run in the top of the first inning. Logan Pearson hit a leadoff single to centerfield, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Dillon Everett and moved to third on a grounder to short by Dane Opel. Keaton Steele put runners on the corners with an eight-pitch walk and Pearson came around to score when the fourth ball issued to Dylan Kelly was in the dirt for a wild pitch.
Texas A&M (24-22, 8-13 SEC) staked claim to a 2-1 lead with a two-spot in the home half of the fourth inning. Troy Stein served as the rally's catalyst by legging out an infield single on a grounder to short to start the frame. Hunter Melton followed with a single to the gap in right centerfield to put runners on the corners. Mitchell Nau plated Stein with a single to leftfield for the equalizer. After Jonathan Moroney pushed two runners into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt, Brandon Wood knocked in Melton for the go-ahead run with an RBI groundout to second base.
Stein and Melton each went 2-for-4 with one run to lead the Aggie offense. Mikey Reynolds reached on a two-out double in the third inning, reaching base in his 44th consecutive game, the longest active streak in the nation. It also extended a 14-game hit streak.
Missouri (15-26, 7-15 SEC) only managed singles from Pearson and Keeton along with four walks and a hit batsman.
The Aggies and Tigers return for game two of the series on Saturday at 2:05 pm. The game is slated to be televised on Fox Sports Southwest with 12thManTV's Will Johnson and Matt Simon calling the action.
Texas A&M Quotes
Head Coach Rob Childress
On Daniel Mengden: "Daniel no doubt wants the ball on Friday night. He's learning on the job. It's hard on Friday night when you almost have to be perfect. Last week he made one mistake and it cost us the game. This week he made a mistake in the first inning but we were able to overcome it with two runs. He keeps getting a little bit better each time and he's turning into a guy who has control and command. He's able to throw his secondary stuff and locate his fastball on both sides of the plate. He's getting better. That's the most encouraging thing,"
Sophomore pitcher Daniel Mengden
On his performance: "I started off slow. I wasn't making good pitches; they were all just around the zone. I made an adjustment and got in a groove there at the end."
Freshman third basemen Hunter Melton
On getting the win: "It's great having a Friday night guy come out and give you eight innings. It's always good being able to win on Friday especially against the guy we faced tonight. He's one of the strongest guys we've faced all year so it's huge for us to get a win here."
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1951 Cub
Smokes like a mosquito abatement truck (white)
Not enough power to run the 59 mower, sharp blades, greased spindles,
Compression cold is 90-80-85-80-60
Didn't do the oil squirt test into the cylinders.
Take a look at the valves next?
What should I do, take off the valve cover or remove the head?
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Those earning less than $49,000 a year could get a little help from the Central West Virginia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and the State Law Library with its free income tax preparation assistance program.
According to a state Supreme Court news release, certified volunteer staff members can prepare and e-file simple tax returns.
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Three years ago, I went on patrol in downtown Basra with the British Army. (That was back when the Brits still played a major role in security in southern Iraq.) We rode in small, lightly armored "Snatch" Land Rovers because, I was told, larger vehicles simply wouldn't fit on Basra's narrow, crowded roads.
Cities can be dangerous places for armored vehicles. That's a lesson the Iraqi Army is learning the hard way as it tries to re-take Basra from fringe Mahdi Army militias. AFP and Reuters photos show at least one destroyed Iraqi Army tank, is turret nowhere to be seen. The most likely culprit: an RPG, fired from above.
Paul McLeary commented on the Iraqi Army's Basra tactics in a post last week:
Press reports have it that the IA is using old T-72 tanks and M113A1 armored personnel vehicles, which weren't designed to fight small, fast-moving bands of insurgents who exploit the narrow urban geography to their advantage. While this isn't necessarily a defeat for the IA, it remains to be seen if they can overcome the limitations of their equipment to move through the city to confront the Mahdi Army.
Also, note that the Mahdi fighter in this photo at left is wearing body armor. In terms of infantry equipment, Baghdad and the Mahdi are roughly equal. Baghdad's advantages are air support from U.S. and British forces … and its armor. If only it had tactics for using the armor in an urban environment.
One question: does anyone know what Iraqi unit is leading the charge in Basra? I assume it's 10 Division, based in the south. But 10 is a light, truck-mobile unit. The Iraqi Army's major tank unit is the 2nd Brigade of 9 Division. Last I heard, those guys were headed north to hit Al-Qaeda-in-Iraq in Mosul.


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Browsing around other team's sites on this great (sb)nation of ours, I've noticed a lot of other blogs have been running posts about their community mock drafts. Essentially, commenters get the keys to the war room of one NFL team, and sweet, sweet, mocking commences. With one of the most committed communities around, I thought it would be fun for us to get in on the action.
Now, as Rumblers, we are blessed with the good fortune of an editor who is committed to churning out several original stories per day. That said, there's no reason we can't just do this in the fanposts section.
Ideally, there are 32 of us interested enough to make it happen, I also think it will be more fun that way. However, if only 16, or even 10 want to do it, that will work too; each commenter would just have to pick multiple times.
Also, each commenter turnt GM will write a blurb about their rationale when picking. This could be anywhere from a quick paragraph to entire post, if you feel so inclined. A big thought behind this experiment is to extend the scope of the draft from our (as fans) perspective beyond just the Bills at slot 3. The more discussion the better.
I'd like to get this going by Friday, as time is at a premium; but before I get into too much detail, post below or message me if you are interested.


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When 3-year-old Tenley smiles at you, you can't help but smile back. And thanks to Texas Children's Hospital, she has a smile on her face almost all of the time.
Born early at 31 weeks along with her twin brother, she was diagnosed with a fatal heart condition that could only be repaired with open heart surgery. For five months, a team of pediatric specialists at Texas Children's provided the advanced technology and skill Tenley needed to grow into the dancer and music lover she is today. She passes on the caring of the doctors and nurses at the hospital by sharing her beautiful smile with everyone she meets.
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Extended interview with Chorley's Bradley Wiggins
The borough of Chorley has warmly embraced the cycling hero Sir Bradley Wiggins, who's made his home in the village of Eccleston.
At the moment, Sir Bradley is many miles away on the Spanish island of Majorca, training hard for the year ahead.
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CATEGORIES MoviesThis past week, I traveled to Utah to cover the Sundance Film Festival for Moviefone. This was my first trip to the annual event, and for the most part, things went very well. Granted, I did make one big mistake in not staying long enough, which means I missed several buzzed-about films, including "Lovelace," "A.C.O.D." "Fruitvale" and "Escape From Tomorrow."
Nevertheless, I still got to see 14 movies in my four-and-a-half days in Park City. Most of them were great, others ... not so much. Below, I wrote a few words on each.
"The World According to Dick Cheney" Pulling off a neutral account of one of the most polarizing figures in American history is not an easy task, but director R. J. Cutler ("The September Issue") does it magnificently. Starting with Cheney's early beginnings, as a college dropout with two DUIs, to his falling out with President George W. Bush, Cutler paints a complicated portrait of a complicated man. This film may not change your views of the former Vice President, but it will at least give you some context of who he is as a person and the decisions he makes.
"Who Is Dayani Cristal?" A hybrid documentary-drama, this film follows the path of "Dayani Cristal," a Honduras native found dead in the Arizona desert (because officials were not able to identify him, he is given the pseudonym Dayani Cristal, which comes from a name tattooed across his chest). Interspersed with scenes of actor Gael Garcia Bernal reconstructing the steps of "Cristal," this film is both an exploration of the human condition and a commentary on America's immigration policy. Despite its high emotions, the message here becomes a bit muddled, especially when you take into account the scenes with Bernal. It's an interesting concept, but in the end, the film feels like it's two movies trying to be one.
"Crystal Fairy" Michael Cera plays a jerk in this Chilean flick about life, mysticism and sex. As Jamie, Cera plans a trip with his friend Champa and his younger brothers to the northern part of Chile, where they plan on taking mescaline on the beach. However, as I mentioned in my longer piece about the film, this shouldn't be labeled the Michael-Cera-takes-drugs movie -- there is way more below the surface here to just write it off as that. Instead, this is a film about self-discovery, one that doesn't involve a typical structure or storyline. It's also about deception, as the group's journey eventually leads the two main characters to reveal something about themselves they never thought possible.
"This Is Martin Bonner" The what-happens-when-you-grow-old theme has been done to death in movies, and it doesn't get much of a refresher here. In "This is Martin Bonner," director Chad Hartigan explores the life of Paul Eenhoorn, a fifty-something who's just relocated to Reno, leaving behind his grown children. Yet, despite its title, this film isn't really about Martin Bonner. Instead, the focus seems to be on an ex-con, who's looking to work his way back into society after a lengthy stint in prison. While he and Martin end up in an unlikely friendship, it translates to a rather boring story on screen. That said, there is one bright spot in Eenhoorn, who plays the light-hearted Bonner to perfection.
"Mud" Coming off a 2012 which saw him in four (!) critically acclaimed roles, Matthew McConaughey returns with "Mud." The film features the oft-shirtless actor (spoiler: he's shirtless in this movie, too) as a fugitive who recruits two young boys to help him escape from the law and run away with the girl of his dreams. This was an enjoyable movie, with a Mark Twain-esque storyline that takes place on the Mississippi River. However, while McConaughey continues to shine outside his normal rom-com comfort range, the true standout in this film is 16-year-old lead Tye Sheridan. "Mud" is only the second film for the young actor, who first held his own alongside Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain in 2011's "The Tree of Life." Here, he continues this streak by successfully going toe-to-toe with McConaughey. Clearly, Sheridan is someone to keep an eye on.
"Don Jon's Addiction" Imagine Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino for just a second. OK, now paste Joseph-Gordon Levitt's head on the "Jersey Shore" star's body. And now you have a rough estimate of the character JGL plays in his directorial debut. As Don Jon, Gordon-Levitt not only pulls off the role of a porn-addicted bro, he also shows us the ugly side of how human beings pursue relationships. Between clips of online pornography, Jon celebrates his love (aka addiction) of masturbating to triple-x footage -- at least at first. He soon realizes that this habbit has become a burden on his actual sex life. Though "Don Jon's Addiction" will likely cause some to cringe at its head-first take into sexuality, Gordon-Levitt should be commended for making a film that actually addresses these issues in the first place. (Bonus: The movie also features Scarlett Johansson's most entertaining role ever.)
"Sound City" I normally don't like to be blasted out of my seat at 8:30 in the morning, but for Dave Grohl's new documentary, I made an exception. In "Sound City," the Foo Fighter frontman documents the story behind one of the best studios ever. Despite being a bit of a dump, Sound City in Los Angeles ended up recording dozens of unbelievable albums, including Nirvana's "Nevermind" and Neil Young's "After the Goldrush" (the studio closed in 2011). In addition to interviewing more than 40 musicians for the film, Grohl also explores the digital vs. analog debate, and why Sound City was so integral to the latter's success. The only downside to this film is the last 30 minutes, which play more like a commercial for Dave Grohl's new Sound City album then part of the full documentary.
"Kill Your Darlings" As far as beatnik-era movies go, this one is a bit of a mess (which is unfortunate, considering the story: three iconic writers -- Kerouac, Burroughs and Ginsberg -- in college, who end up involved in a murder that changes their lives forever). However, this film should still be seen, namely for its strong performances. Anchored by Daniel Radcliffe as poet Allen Ginsberg, the former Boy Who Lived is magnificent as the the soon-to-be '60s icon, pulling off a convincing American accent, taking drugs and participating in a gay sex scene. Not to be outdone, Ben Foster is terrific too, as a young William S. Burroughs (he not only sounds like the author, he looks like him).
"A History of the Eagles, Part One" Ignore everything you heard from "The Dude" Lebowski -- The Eagles are great. This documentary, directed by Alison Ellwood, follows the rise of the band, from Glen Frey and Don Henley's start with Linda Ronstat, to breaking off into their own group, to their messy breakup in 1980 ("Part Two," which will premiere on Showtime this year, tells the second-half of the Eagles story, when they reunited in 1994). While you may not be a fan of the '70s rock icons, you will at least appreciate Ellwood's attention to detail, along with the band's willingness to show both the good and downright ugly side of their group's history.
"The Look of Love" Can anyone say watered-down "Boogie Nights"? Based on the life of '70s smut magnate Paul Raymond, this film somehow manages to bore the heck out of you by going over the same sex-drugs-downfall narrative over and over and over again. Poor Steve Coogan -- who turns in a very convincing dramatic performance as Raymond -- doesn't have much to work with from the script. Perhaps in the hands of another filmmaker, this story could have shined. Instead, you get a movie that's all style and no substance. But, hey, at least the soundtrack is awesome.
"Ain't Them Bodies Saints" Honestly, it took me a few days after first seeing this film to go from liking "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" to loving it. That's because "Saints" is a slow burn -- a meditative look at the life of an outlaw couple, separated after one takes the fall for injuring a police officer. A strong story, gorgeous cinematography and a unique score filled with handclaps and haunting strings makes "Saints" a must-see. Set in Texas, director David Lowery -- along with a talented cast that includes Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster -- has done something many of today's directors are unable to pull off: a powerful and timeless piece of cinema.
"Before Midnight" As far as finales go, this one was damn-near perfect. In the final film in Richard Linklater's "Before" series, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy once again return as Jessie and Celine, the couple that met on a train to Vienna 17 years ago. Here, we catch up with the two eight years since their last meeting and ... well, I'd rather not spoil the plot for those who don't want to know. In fact, my own piece of advice would be to avoid as much press on this movie -- trailer included -- as possible and go in with a clear conscience. It will make the reveal of what the duo are doing now that much better.
"Stoker" Korean Park Chan-Wook is a cinematic genius, known for his highly stylized films and brutal depiction of violence. In "Stoker," Chan-Wook takes on his first American project: a story about a teen (Mia Wasikowska) who loses her dad in a car accident and soon finds her mysterious uncle living with her and her mother (Nicole Kidman). Though the movie's big reveal isn't all that surprising, it's still fun to watch it all unfold, with enough subtext to warrant a second viewing. The film is a chilly story of murder and deceit, and the director captures it all by channeling Hitchcock.
"Upstream Color" From Shane Carruth, the writer/director/star behind the 2004 indie favorite "Primer," comes a story about a woman who's drugged by a small-time thief. However, she soon gets dragged into a larger force that connects the world we live in. Where Carruth's first film, "Primer," featured a (comparatively) straightforward narrative; "Upstream Color" dumps it entirely for a movie that is striking, beautiful and very hard to follow. I only saw this movie once, and, after five days of watching films and not sleeping much (you don't get a lot of rest at these festivals), I had a difficult time unwrapping the mysteries laid on screen. That said, if you are into dreamy experimental flicks, you should absolutely check it out.


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"After thought and discussion with his family, Dr. Milton has informed us that he believes our school district is not the right fit for him, and he will pursue another opportunity. Therefore, he has withdrawn his application. We appreciate the opportunity to talk with Dr. Milton about his vision for enhanced student achievement, and we wish him the best.
We do have a very qualified candidate who we are excited to bring before the community and continue our decision process.
Dr. Cheatham is a top candidate, and we are impressed by her work. In her time there, Chicago Public Schools have made significant strides in improving student achievement, and the schools that Dr. Cheatham specifically supervised made gains above the district average. Dr. Cheatham brings a depth of experience addressing the challenges of an urban school district and making improvements in the face of high need and dwindling resources. Those are the skills and expertise that we are looking for as we continue our path to improving achievement for all students.
We will continue the decision making process on Thursday with final meetings with Dr. Cheatham. We are eager for the community to attend the community forum, bring their questions and join us as we continue this important process."
The community forum to which the board is referring is Thursday, February 7 at 5:45 p.m. at Monona Terrace. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Cheatham and ask questions. Anyone unable to attend can submit comments to email@example.com.
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CATEGORIES Independent, Deals, ThinkFilm, Festival Reports, Toronto International Film Festival, Cinematical Indie, Toronto Film Festival, Movies, CinematicalBattle in Seattle has nothing to do with the Rumble in the Jungle or the Thrilla in Manila. It's also not connected to the fictional "siege of Seattle" mentioned in Children of Men. No, Battle in Seattle refers to the real-life riots that occurred in 1999 when protesters sought to stop a meeting of the World Trade Organization. Irish actor Stuart Townsend wrote and directed a dramatization of the events, it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival -- and now Variety reports that ThinkFilm has bought the film for a cool $2 million.
Battle in Seattle stars Charlize Theron (Townsend's girlfriend), Woody Harrelson, and Ray Liotta, among quite a few others, and takes a documentary-style approach, with multiple points of view from multiple characters. We've been following the film for some time: Here are some details from a year ago; here's more casting and plot details.
ThinkFilm proved to be the big spender of this year's TIFF. I told you a few days ago about the distributor's acquisition of Helen Hunt's Then She Found Me for somewhere between $2.5 million and $3 million. Coincidentally, both films are the directorial debuts of well-known actors. Will Hunt or Townsend turn out to be the next Clint Eastwood or Robert Redford? Time will tell.