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The Art of Storyboarding with Ridley Scott, Sam Mendes, and Conrad L. Hall
Previsualization and storyboarding will vary production to production, but it's important to have some sort of idea about what you're shooting before you shoot it. Often there are stories about famous directors coming on set and making it up as they go along, but this isn't the most ideal way to work, especially when your budget can't afford 50 crew members to move set pieces and lights to compensate for your on-the-fly planning. Below are two videos, the first is a conversation with Ridley Scott about his own storyboarding work, and the second is a commentary with Sam Mendes and the late Conrad L. Hall comparing storyboards versus screenshots of American Beauty.
Ridley Scott on Storyboarding:
The next one is a bit long, but it's absolutely fascinating to see masters of their craft talk about the storyboards and final shots.
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Storyboarding to this degree is certainly an art, and if you want it to look like it does in the videos above, it's not going to be cheap (unless it's digital and you're doing it yourself). For independent filmmakers, however, just getting your thoughts onto the page in some form can be helpful. Storyboarding and previsualization software can be extremely helpful for those less artfully inclined, and if you want you can actually create a moving image of all of the scenes in your movie with 3D sets and characters relatively easily. Even if you'd rather not go through all that hassle, having some sort of drawing, regardless of quality, can help get everyone on the same page.
Another helpful possibility besides storyboarding (assuming you have the time), is to go to the location ahead of time and take photos where you want the frames to be. Anyone can stand in for the real actors, but many times this can be a lot faster than storyboarding or previsualization, and it's certainly a lot cheaper. Time and resources will often not allow for this practice, but I've found that taking that extra day to go to the location and take photos with replacement actors lets me ponder over the shots and it also gives other crew members a very clear idea of the shots that need to be accomplished for the day.
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Tyler on 05.26.12 @ 1:16AM
You do not know how amazing you are.
At the moment we are studying American Beauty in English at school and the exams are in a week…
I thought I was sorted but a whole freaking hour of the director and cinematographer talking about their craft and purpose? HOLY JESUS.
So yeah. Apart from that, it's some great stuff.
Joe Marine on 05.26.12 @ 1:20AM
That's a lucky coincidence :)
shaun wilson on 05.26.12 @ 12:23PM
Buy Storyboard Artist Quick and you could have a feature film storyboarded in 2 hours…
Great post Joe. I loved the conversation between Sam & Connie – great mutual respect as storytellers. I think storyboards are helpful for distilling the visual and dramatic essence of a scene. I don't mind working from them as a beginning point. However, they often need to change radically due to physical reality of the shooting location. Lower budget indie filmmaking can rarely build extensive sets to a director's specifications, which would match storyboards. Instead of figuring out how to make a storyboard fit what is available, I find it more useful to explore the visual possibilities fresh – and design the shots after the location is selected based on what is possible or not. Unfortunately, at this point in pre-production, time is often at a premium. I like using Joe's suggestion of taking stills with stand-ins or even test video storyboards without lighting etc. For me it's quicker than drawing and more accurate since I'm lousy at sketching.
Tyler on 05.28.12 @ 1:40AM
What I'm doing for a film I'm working on is using Blender as a round sorta pre-vis. That way, if I find a awesome location then I can re-make the whole scene in Blender in an afternoon.
It's really great that you can make the scene work and then place the cameras to get coverage. If you feel something is missing, don't stress – just render out a new camera angle.
Actually- I think that Joe or Koo should do a post on pre-vis. I think it's a great thing.
Noel on 05.26.12 @ 3:42PM
This is the kind of posts I like to read in nofilmschool. I can't afford almost any of the products that are mentioned on the tech posts, but posts about knowledge balance things out and that is why I keep coming back to this blog.
Great post Joe.
Joe Marine on 05.26.12 @ 4:41PM
That's always the goal, to keep a healthy mix of both.
Globus on 05.29.12 @ 4:44AM
Speaking about Ridley… anyone know why they haven't announced the semi-finalists in yourfilmfestival yet?
Robert on 06.2.12 @ 1:18PM
There is definately a benefit to having a highly paid artist do professional storyboards, but I like that you mention that it isn't required in order to visualize the scene. Great examples of basic storyboards by mediocre sketch artists include Scorsese's doodles laying out the final confrontation in Taxi Driver, as well as Hitchcock's previsualization of the infamous shower scene.
lozzo on 11.21.12 @ 8:27AM
Any aspiring director should know how to draw their own storyboards- if not- be able to draw stick figures or sketches or thumbnails. A good idea is not to feel intimidated by feeling you have to draw on A4 paper.Instead buy 6 inch by 3 and a half inch notebooks.They are available at most stationary and art shops (but are more expensive,at the later).
In your mind,always have a idea of what you are looking for. Pre-visualisation -means mapping out something before it is fully realised.Remember: it is the director's job to work closely with the director of photography.Their interaction will determine how thefilm will be shot and what the feel will look like intends to make the movie.In the past, the DOP was considered to be the lead cameraman, but now the person responsible for framing and composing the shots.in who in turn enlists the help of his team;the gaffer-(electrician), Art director-(Storyboarder)
Set designer and camera and lighting team.
lozzo on 11.21.12 @ 8:35AM
corrections of previous article … how the film will be shot and what the film will look like and how it will be made.
Thank you.
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- Productions Los Pistoleros | Jean-Paul Botelho on 10.13.12 @ 11:31PM
- Terry Gilliam on the Importance and Power of Storyboarding - NoFilmSchool on 11.7.12 @ 4:35PM
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Reading Zach Lowe's piece on the NBA extensions got me to thinking more and more that Carlos Boozer is a probable target for this team sometime in the future. Lowe writes on the Taj Gibson deal:
The popular take on this will be that Jerry Reinsdorf's next move is to cut Boozer with the amnesty provision. Maybe. Gibson's deal leaves Chicago with about $75 million committed to nine players next season, including Boozer, their first-round pick, and a $1 million buyout for Rip Hamilton, who may be gone before then. Fielding a team with even minimum deals will take them up to at least $77 million or $78 million in payroll, meaning they'd be looking at an additional $6 million to $10 million in luxury tax payments — depending on their other roster moves and how far the tax line jumps from its $70.3 million level.
Total bill in this scenario: something like $85-$87 million.
Slice away Boozer's $15.3 million salary, and they're looking at about $60 million for eight players — and a final payroll around $65 million, with no tax penalties. But the Bulls would still have to pay Boozer, meaning their final bill in this amnesty scenario would be around $80 million — only $5 million or so less than in the non-amnesty scenario. Dumping Boozer would also free up the full mid-level exception again, but spending that on actual players would wipe the savings away totally.
Now seeing that amnesty is not really the way to go if you want to actually save a ton of money, dumping him for a big expiring contract in Kris Humphries could very well be the answer for the notoriously cheap Bulls. And this may not be all that bad.
Yes, Boozer is a bad defender, but Humphries is not exactly a stalwart in his own right. Boozer brings pretty much the same rebounding ability (career 18% rebound rate compared to Hump's career 18.1%) with a better offensive package both in the post and with his jump shot, with better shooting percentages from every spot of the floor:
FG% Since 2007:
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3-9 feet - Humphries: 37.7%, Boozer: 46.2%
10-15 feet - Humphries: 36.2%, Boozer: 42.3%
16-23 feet - Humphries: 39.1%, Boozer: 42.6%
Boozer is also the far better playmaker, with a career 13.7% assist rate compared to Humphries' career 6.5%. I don't know how much value one can really put in them, but Boozer also has the better career offensive and defensive rating than Humphries. And it helps that Boozer and Williams already have plenty of experience and chemistry together:


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In a close battle of two teams looking to reach their respective CIF division finals in late February, La Jolla and Carlsbad displayed play-off level intensity in a non-league match-up Friday at the Coggan Family Aquatic Complex.
The game began and ended with both defenses playing at peak levels. The score was tied at the half, 1-1, but early in the second half La Jolla put home a couple of goals to take what appeared to be a commanding lead, given the defensive nature of the game.
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No program goes on bad luck streaks like the Maryland Terrapins. The Terps' awful quarterback luck continues today, with Devin Burns the latest to fall victim to the Angry Maryland Quarterback-Hating God, following C.J. Brown and Perry Hills, both of whom suffered torn ACLs earlier in the season. Burns, who replaced Hills last Saturday against N.C. State, is officially out for the season with a Lisfranc injury, leaving Caleb Rowe as the only healthy quarterback on the roster.
Burns came up slightly gimpy after a sack in the third quarter against State, but played the rest of the game without issue. He was spotted around campus in a walking boot and crutches, with rumors swirling that he'd be out for the year - rumors that, ultimately, turned out correct. To make matters worse, news has also hit that Marcus Leak, one of Maryland's top receivers, is also out for the season with a broken toe. Yipes.
For what it's worth, let's just get this out of the way: yeah, seems like the Football Gods are settling some scores right here. That's three quarterbacks down to season-ending injuries, which as we're seeing now could derail an otherwise very strong team. And it's not just QBs, either: 28(!) players are on the injury report altogether. At some point these injuries are going to catch up, if they haven't already. The back stretch could get ugly. But we'll get to that in a later post.
For now: Caleb Rowe, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you. Rowe, initially a third-stringer, is now Mike Locksley's only option under center. (Shawn Petty, a true freshman linebacker who played QB at Eleanor Roosevelt in high school, is the new #2. Never good when your backup quarterback wears number 31.) Rowe's played a grand total of three snaps in his career, and was stuck behind Burns for most of the season on the depth chart so, yeah, not ideal.
That said, he did look darn good in those three snaps, which is at the very least promising. N.C. State played pretty far off as far as coverage goes, but they did send pressure looking to disrupt Rowe, which backfired. Rowe showcased his pocket awareness and, to some degree, athleticism, as well as a good enough arm to hit Kevin Dorsey and Nigel King for 50 yards on two attempts. (310 quarterback rating FTW!)
Still, an ACC defense that's not playing off on coverage and will consistently look to pressure him is another matter entirely. Rowe may have the best arm of all the quarterbacks on Maryland's roster, but relying on a true freshman's arm in his first start ever - especially when it's away against an ACC opponent - is something of a gamble. (Not that Maryland has any choice.)
I'd say that the Terrapins and Mike Locksley might look to replicate the Burns read-option offense, but I'm not sure Rowe is good enough as a runner to do that. In a strange way, I think he is probably a better pure athlete than Hills - he certainly seemed quicker - but is a worse fit for the read-option. For a QB to fit in this system, they either need to be an electric athlete (think Darron Thomas, Denard Robinson, Braxton Miller) or an absolute powerhouse (Tim Tebow, Collin Klein). A read-option QB needs to be able to beat defensive backs - which they can do through either through power or finesse - but also be able to counteract head-hunting linebackers looking for killshots. A powerhouse does that by being big enough to absorb those shots; an athlete, by outrunning them. Rowe is neither an electric athlete nor a powerhouse, so while he can make plays on the run he's not explosive enough to shake linebackers nor strong enough to take hits from them. His running ability is best used letting him gunsling a bit, making plays by getting out of the pocket and either throwing on the run or picking up some yardage with his feet when the defense plays off. I really don't want him near the read option.
In fact, if I had to think of a scheme, I'd probably say it's likely Maryland goes with the WCO spread - almost an Air Raid, really - that they used in the first quarter against N.C. State. It only got them three points, but it was as good as the offense's looked schematically in a very long time. I'm not in love with relying on Rowe's arm to complete all those early-down throws to avoid third-and-longs, but I'm not sure how many other options they have.
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GREENVILLE, Miss. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - The Mississippi Legislature's decision to extend Medicaid will save Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville about $7 million.
When federal reductions hit starting Oct. 1, the Greenville hospital is anticipating a revenue loss of more than $3.9 million.
He says the hospitals must account for funds lost to the across-the-board federal budget reductions known as the sequester.
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I think I finally kicked this thing I have had. My throat is still a little sore and so is my foot, but I feel a lot better today and almost to 100%. I am still missing the gym today to try and fully recover, but I am confident that I will be back at it on Monday. I have been away from the gym for two weeks now and I am starting to really miss it. I was getting very frustrated this week because I really want to stay on track with the fitness. I did loose some weight (down to 256.5 today) but my plans here are about more than weight loss, it is about getting in good shape. The gym and the meals are vital to that and, while the meals are back to normal, the gym has not been. I wasn't until today that I truly felt I would be ready to return to the gym soon.
This weekend will be another one full of yard work, but it will be done very early. It is supposed to get close to, if not actually reach, 100 degrees this weekend. The blistering heat of the central valley summers are here and there is going to be 3 months of this, so I better start getting used to a schedule that has the bulk of the outside work done before the heat.
Right now, I am feeling pretty good about things though.
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[Entombed] Dual Wielding and weapon breaking Shadow Dragon Thu Aug 20 20:01:40 2009
Just wanted to throw in my two cents on dual wielding. While its not impossible for a human to wield two large weapons, or semi-large anyway, aka scimitars, longswords, sabres, etc, it would be really tough to do. I think this should honestly be a skill that only certain classes should have, for example, a mage shouldn't in my opinion be competently wielding two daggers. My reasoning is that in combat, its hard enough to control one weapon, much less two. You have to concentrate on each arm sepperately, force each limb to act differently than the other limb, especially when fighting multiple opponents. Sure you could just wade into battle swinging two longswords like cleavers, but with all the realism put into entombed combat I imagine nothing that inexperienced and dangerous is depicted while in combat. I do agree humans shouldn't be able to dual wield large weapons, I imagine a large long sword as it is now as more of a heavy broadsword, or on the larger end, a greatsword. Two broadswords is pushing the bounds of realism into unrealistic fantasy teritory, and two greatswords, well, given that it's a two handed weapon anyway, you'd need a couple of extra arms or the strength of a giant. I don't think there should be any direct distinction between what can be used as a primary and secondary weapon, that's pushing the boundries of realism in the other direction since technically anyone could pick up any two weapons and learn to wield them effectively provided they were strong enough. But I do think it needs to be limited to a select few combat oriented classes rather than having everyone be able to wield two weapons. As for weapon breaking, if its dead set going to be put in the game, I strongly agree with the need for one of two things. Either a skill in certain classes to allow for repairs, I've always hated having a really nice weapon break with no chance of recovery, or the introduction of professions that would be sepperate from classes. You wouldn't necessarily be able to level them up, they could just be things you did before you went into the dungeon, aside from your obvious class training. You could have things like blacksmith, which would give you the repairing skill, merchant which could help you get better deals in shops, etc. Just an idea, and I imagine given all the content already planned its more likely that a skill will be introduced to classes, but yeah, just throwing it out there. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Entombed Discussion (Roguelike game for blind and visually impaired)" group. To post to this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/entombedgame?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
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The accepted the resignation of Principal Joseph Majka at its meeting on Monday night.
Majka will become superintendent and principal of the one-school district in the Monmouth County community of Bradley Beach.
"We will miss him very much," Superintendent of Schools Jorden Schiff said.
The resignation will be effective Aug. 15 or sooner if a replacement can be found.
Majka became principal of Woodfern last year. He joined the school district in 2009 as vice principal at .
Majka is a former U.S. Marine and an attorney, He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Rutgers and a law degree from Seton Hall University.
Majka earned $98,906 in 2011.


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Allen 'stumbled upon' her look (From Hampshire Chronicle)
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Allen 'stumbled upon' her look
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Lily Allen has explained she "stumbled upon" her signature look of prom dresses and trainers, because she wore a lot of hand-me-down clothes and felt too young for heels.
The Sheezus singer became known for her mismatched style when she first entered the spotlight, but has said that it happened by accident.
Asked by V magazine when how old she was when she hit on the look, Lily said: "Twelve? Thirteen? I have an older sister so I had her hand-me-down dresses, and I always just liked trainers when I was a teenager."
Lily's style was copied by Chanel on the catwalk recently with models in dresses and trainers, and she said: " That was a big moment for me, I guess. But I stumbled upon that look - no pun intended - because I thought I was too young to have high heels."
She added that when she was younger her outfit of choice for warehouse raves had been "baggy trousers with fluorescent underwear and little Nike bra tops... You can't have heels in that situation."
Lily continued: "The two [music and fashion] are intertwined for everyone. Style and music have always gone hand-in-hand. But in my case, I'm not really into one specific type of music, so maybe that's why I dress completely different all the time."
Meanwhile, Lily has posted a video on Instagram of herself dancing in a backstage dressing room to Drake's hit Started From The Bottom while wearing nothing but a pair of flesh-coloured Spanx and covering her chest with her arm, captioned: " Cool mum #drakespanxdance."
She later posted another dancing video to Beyonce's Yonce, this time wearing a sparkly silver dress.


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Paris Hilton thrown out of Japan
Paris Hilton is told to leave Japan, forcing her to cancel a planned tour of the country promoting her fashion stores and a new fragrance line.PT1M5S http://www.theage.com.au/action/externalEmbeddedPlayer?id=d-15nt0 620 349 September 23, 2010
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US socialite Paris Hilton left Japan for the United States on yesterday after being denied entry over a conviction for cocaine possession in a Las Vegas court this week.
The 29-year-old had spent hours talking with Japanese immigration officials late Tuesday and again yesterday morning before she dropped her request for entry, the Kyodo News agency and other media reported.
Airport officials confirmed that her private plane had left.
Barred ... Paris Hilton leaves Japan.
The hotel empire heiress had flown into Tokyo's Narita Airport from Las Vegas Tuesday for a promotional event, a day after pleading guilty to cocaine charges for which she received a suspended jail sentence.
Hilton, who was planning to kick off an Asia tour in Japan, had been due to appear at a Tokyo news conference to promote her fashion and accessory lines, together with her sister Nicky, 26.
TV pictures showed her in a blue tracksuit, a baseball cap and sunglasses as she headed for the exit, telling journalists: "I am going back home. I'm looking forward to coming back to Japan in the future. I love everyone."
She also told her followers on microblogging website Twitter: "About to take off. So disappointed to miss my fans in Asia. I promise to come back soon. I love you all! Love Paris xoxo"
Immigration officials in Japan, a country with a zero-tolerance policy to illegal drugs, had questioned her for hours after her arrival Tuesday before allowing her to stay in a hotel inside the airport overnight.
She was not allowed to stay at the Hilton hotel - the chain founded by her great-grandfather Conrad Hilton - in the nearby town of Narita, five kilometres from the airport, news reports said.
Hilton shot to fame in 2003 when her former boyfriend leaked a video of their sexual escapades on the Internet. She has also starred in the reality television series The Simple Life.
In 2007, Hilton spent 23 days in a Los Angeles county jail for violating probation over an alcohol-related reckless driving conviction.
Earlier this year Hilton was arrested in South Africa after the Brazil-Netherlands World Cup game, on suspicion of possession of marijuana, but the case was dropped.
A court in Las Vegas on Monday gave her two six-month suspended jail terms for possessing a small amount of cocaine and initially lying about it, and said she would be jailed for a year if she was convicted again.
She was also fined $US2000 ($2097), ordered to complete a drug rehabilitation program and perform 200 hours of community service.
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News: UPDATE: Wiz Khalifa Blunt Over Arrest, "Jail Sucks!"
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010 5:18PM
Hours after being arrested in North Carolina on a drug possession charge, rapper Wiz Khalifa has come forward to confirm he has since been released.
Writing via Twitter, Khalifa confirmed spending time behind bars.
"man, jail sux! but bein taylor'd doesn't," Wiz tweeted Tuesday (November 9).
"@CardoGotWings man we hella str8"
"finna get tha rest of these fools out and grab sum grub"
"everything's better"
"@SnoopDogg im back better than ever big homie. u get dat record?" (Wiz Khalifa's Twitter)
Wiz's jail woes caught the attention of rap star Snoop Dogg.
"Free Whiz! #freewhiz," Snoop tweeted.
"@RealWizKhalifa chuuch! glad to hear neffew. world still aint ready ya dig" (Snoop Dogg's Twitter)
Details on Wiz's arrest hit the Internet earlier today.
Buzzing rapper, Wiz Khalifa was arrested for the possession of marijuana. During the morning early hours of Tuesday, he was arrested when he made an attempt to board his touring bus. This happened after he finished his show at East Carolina University. Many American websites reported that the 23-year-old rapper was charged in Greenville, North Carolina. (MJB News Online)
Additional information on the charges also circulated online today.
The "Black and Yellow" rapper was charged with a felony count of trafficking in marijuana, a felony count of maintaining a dwelling/vehicle/place for sale or storage of marijuana and one misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Nine other people were arrested along with Khalifa on the same charges and were still in jail at press time. (MTV)
Wiz Khalifa was reportedly released on a $300,000 bond.
Check out footage of Wiz Khalifa's arrest down below:


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The Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation held an all day strategic planning session facilitated by Karen Davis and Heather Tite of M-RON on March 22, 2010 at the Search and Rescue Building in Bay Roberts. Clarence Mercer (Chairperson), Ron Delaney (Vice Chairperson), Margaret Ayad, Marilyn Dawe, Ruth Murray, and Agnes Butler were present from the Board of Directors. Sandra Roach, General Manager, was also present. (Harold Stanford and Edmund Dawson were unable to attend due to previous commitments.)
Because all the objectives that the group had delineated in the a strategic planning session three years ago had been attained and because of the recent Foundation status, the Board of Directors decided it was time to plan for the next phase of development. .
A new plan was developed with the assistance of Karen Davis and Heather Tite of M-RON. The plan, which will be discussed in more detail over the coming weeks and months, will give the Foundation direction over the next three to five years.
Joint Meeting with Town of Bay Roberts Committees - March 24, 2010.
. Because Bay Roberts is such an active community with so many volunteer committees, the Town decided to host a Joint Meeting of Town Committees opering under the department of rec..., including the Recreation Committee, the Green Committee, the Special Events Committee, the Tourism Committee, and the Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation in preparation for this summer's events.
Everyone at the meeting agreed that similar meetings should be held at least twice a year, so that everyone will be aware of all the events happening in the community, and the group would be able to make common decisions that would be helpful to everyone. It was agreed to work on a common online calendar, where each group could enter its events and meetings. In addition, it was agreed that all committee members from the town would wear red jackets at town events. At the present time, although all jackets are similar in style, each committee has its own colour. Committee members felt that community members would be better able to identify people for information and help, if all jackets were red.
Councilor Mercer noted all the awards that the town has won over the past year including:
Annual General Meeting
The First Annual General Meeting of the Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation was held at the Bay Roberts Town Office, on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 starting at 9:00am. At that time, an audited financial statement, prepared by Calvin Dawe and Associates, was presented.
If you would like detailed information about the Annual General Meeting, please contact Sandra Roach: firstname.lastname@example.com or call: 709-683-1195
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Here's the latest in our ongoing filmmaker diary series featuring writer/director Matthew Cherry, as he continues with post-production work on his feature film debut, the sports The Last Fall, with an ensemble cast that includes Lance Gross (above in character), Nicole Beharie, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Keith David and Harry Lenix. I'm sure you've all seen the teaser trailer by now; if not, check it out at the bottom of this post.
Otherwise, read on below to find out what's transpired since the last entry, and where Matthew is currently with the film (though given the title - "Currently Seeking Distribution" - I'm sure you can take a guess as to what this diary entry's focus is):
Hey guys, it's been a while since last I wrote but here we go. A lot has happened in the past month since last I posted. The main thing being that we finished the film! Well we're about 95% done. We still have to re-record some of the audio in some of the scenes and some of the music may switch out but the current cut we have is a pretty final representation of what the finished product it going to be. It's really exciting. It's screening ready!
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Kristin | November 14, 2011 10:16 AM
I've been following you on Twitter for a minute and always love reading about your progress, process and new projects. As an up and coming actress I love it how you took charge of your career and passion and developed your own projects. The trailer looks great, can't wait to see the film. Wishing you continued success.
@Colored Get a grip! Even with your little rant, you still didn't name one Black Community Festival.
Colored | November 13, 2011 2:08 PM
This young man still hangs his hat on the white man's festivals. He has them all figured out and but wants commenters on a blog to instruct him on the black community's festivals. Right there, we have a problem.
Dankwa Brooks | November 13, 2011 1:54 PM
Thanks for another insightful blog post.
Roger | November 12, 2011 6:35 PM
Wow! Seems to have a powerful message, and I love that musical score. The Foreign Exchange?
ojie king | November 12, 2011 6:12 AM
In my opinion, i think that you should seek the consult of industry professionals who can guide you on this step by step, so the ideal thing might be to get an agency representation for the film because that is their job as middle men because they will be very much able to set up all the screenings with potential distributors for you as they will have the CONTACTS which is like gold in this business. The film festivals idea is good because it will generate some word of mouth and in marketing there is nothing more important that positive word of mouth especially in the movie business now that there is a Cinemascore, which actually collects the opinions of the audience once the movie has played. Self distribution is a very risky way to go though because you bear all the liabilities, are you ready to do that? if you are, fine, if not dont, because one good thing about a distribution company is that they actually spend money on the movie promotions. HOWEVER, ONE THING I WILL ADVICE YOU IS TO STAND YOUR GROUND, BECAUSE YOU ARE NEW TO THIS BUSINESS AND WELL A NO-NAME, PEOPLE WILL TRY TO GIVE YOU A RUBBISH DEAL, BUT SINCE YOU KNOW THAT YOUR FILM IS THE SHIT, MAKE SURE TO GET A GOOD DEAL!!! GOD IS ALIVE MY FRIEND, REMEMBER THAT!! HE THAT SAW YOU THIS FAR WILL DEFINETLY NOT LEAVE YOU HANGING.
toexplain | November 11, 2011 9:00 PM
If Lance Gross is the lead, then try to get WME to represent the film. Best way in my opinion


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Friday, 28 October 2011 14:09
Behind the Wheel Offers Lessons in Safe Driving and Environmental Responsibility
Facing the terror of teaching your teen to drive? Want to learn from "anyone but Mom"? If you live in the Manhattan Beach area of California, you're in luck! Behind the Wheel Driving School, family-owned and operated since 1994, teaches in-class and online driver education, driver training and brush-up lessons for teens, adults & seniors. BTW Driving School offers students the knowledge to develop safe and defensive driving skills that will last a lifetime. The lessons are taught by experienced personnel, who emphasize driver's responsibility and the importance of traffic laws. Their lessons curriculum is extensive, detailed and engaging. Driving lessons are offered seven days a week, to meet all schedules. Parents of new teen drivers will have peace of mind, knowing that their child is in safe hands and being taught by the best. And Behind the Wheel Driving School adds a few lessons in environmentally-sound practices to their driving courses. "At Behind the Wheel Driving School, in addition to teaching our students safe & legal driving practices, we believe it is our duty to be environmentally responsible. Additionally, we feel that we can lead by example in our community, which will bring awareness of the value of making as little negative impact as possible on our mother earth," says Ryan Stack, BTW Driving School Manager. "By making changes for the better, we are committed to developing sustainable business practices that improve our services & our facilities by making them more eco-friendly."
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Friday, 29 April 2011 11:59
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Friday, 13 January 2012 09:05
Viesso Brings Stylish Custom Eco-Furniture Design Online
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Thursday, 18 August 2011 15:58
Vers Loves Wood (and Trees!)
Looking for beautiful, acoustically-sound cases for your technology devices? Check out the collection of wood-crafted accessories at Vers. Founded in 2007, Vers produces a unique line of sound systems and mobile device accessories, with a particular emphasis on pursuing environmental sustainability in everything that they do. Unlike other products on the market, Vers' line is crafted entirely from sustainably-sourced hardwoods and Bamboo. "Wood is simply the perfect material to work with – it's beautiful, it feels great and has amazing acoustic properties. The best part, though, is that wood is one of the only truly renewable resources on the planet", says David Laituri, Vers' founder and CEO. "Wood – and trees – are very important to us, so we replant 100 trees for every tree we use in production. Our tree (re)planting programs are our way of giving back much more then we need." Vers' commitment to sustainability and CO2 reduction doesn't stop there. In addition to sustainable wood sourcing and their deep commitment to reforestation projects, they also seek out the most energy efficient components, recycled paper packaging materials and have even eliminated packaging twist ties (7 miles so far!). "In reality, there is no such thing as a 'green' product – every product requires materials and energy to create and requires effort to recycle at the end of its useful life. We see it as our mission to reduce all three of these wherever possible, making maximum use of what is already here, using as little new material as possible and replacing it wherever we can. In the end, it's the combination of hundreds of little things that add up to a big difference" says David. Vers became a CarbonFree Partner in 2008, and through close monitoring of their annual carbon footprint, has been able to offset more CO2 than their organization creates, effectively making them 'carbon negative' since their birth. Vers' preferred offset option? You guessed it: reforestation. David emphasizes the point: "Becoming a CarbonFree Partner is an important part of our impact reduction commitment, and the re-forestation option is a perfect fit with our mission. It sends a clear signal to our retailers and customers who we are, what we're about and what we believe in as a company." So check out Versaudio.com for beautifully designed wooden cases and accessories for your devices that are attractive, durable, acoustically-superior and environmentally-sound. You'll realize the 'sound sound' difference.
Monday, 07 February 2011 15:49
Three Steps to a CarbonFree Valentine's Day
As the annual celebration of love draws near, we've got the scoop on exceptional Valentine's Day gifts, discounts and special offers that squeeze in a little extra love for the environment, too, as CarbonFree® Certified partners.
Step One: FlowersThe Goods: Flower Petal Why We Love Them: Flower Petal's mission is to make sure each flower arrangement, plant and gift is delivered on time, every time, and exactly the way it is requested. View their entire Valentine's Day collection and make that perfect selection. Their flowers are professionally arranged and delivered by a local florist. Bonus: Same day delivery is available until 2pm in the recipient's time zone. The Goods: Bloom Nation Why We Love Them: Bloom Nation shares the love by contributing 10% of any order to support the charity of the customer's choosing. And Bloom Nation has made a commitment to offset the carbon emissions for every flower delivery through Carbonfund.org. Bonus: Same day delivery on all their bouquets. The Goods: Organic Bouquet Why We Love Them: Organic Bouquet partners with artisans and growers who adhere to rigorous U.S. and international standards of sustainability. They obtain products from companies who provide safe and just working conditions and a livable wage. With every purchase from Organic Bouquet, you are improving the life of a grower or artisan and protecting the environment for generations to come. Bonus: Organic Bouquet is pleased to offer delivery on Monday February 14th for Valentine's Day.
Step Two: TreatsThe Goods: Organic Baskets Why We Love Them: Organic Baskets is a family owned and operated business dedicated to selling only natural and organic gift baskets from the best orchards and farms in the world. Bonus: Receive 10% off Valentine's Day orders through their online coupon. The Goods: Drexelius Chocolates Why We Love Them: Drexelius Chocolates is your online source for uncommonly good chocolate. The folks at Drexelius Chocolates love wonderful chocolate, care about the world we live in and support causes that promote healthy, sustainable living. Bonus: Drexelius Chocolates offers free shipping on orders over $25 and make donations raised through sales of chocolate to selected charitable causes. The Goods: Mondizen Why We Love Them: For the ultimate in romantic gifts, why not prepare original French macaroons for your loved one? Mondizen is a purveyor of unique French goods for delivery all over the world. Bonus: For Valentine's Day, Mondizen is offering its scrumptious strawberry-filled macaroons, directly from France but with English baking instructions. The Goods: Grounds for Change Why We Love Them: Grounds for Change is a certified organic coffee roaster specializing in 100% Fair Trade Coffee. They are the first coffee roaster in the US to complete the rigorous third-party certification process necessary to obtain the CarbonFree® Certified Product label. Bonus: Newly on sale, select their special Valentine's Day gift box for the perfect coffee-lover's treat.
Step Three: CardsThe Goods: Paper Culture Why We Love Them: Paper Culture offers eco-friendly stationery on FSC-certified 100% post consumer recycled paper, including all envelopes and packaging. Paper Culture strives to minimize their overall impact on the environment and they plant a tree in a US national forest with every order. Bonus: Save 20% sitewide in celebration of Valentine's Day. Enter code SENDLOVE at checkout. The Goods: Cardstore.com Why We Love Them: Cardstore.com works hard to ensure their products are not only stylish, but also eco-conscious. From using recycled paper and eco-friendly digital printing, to maintaining FSC-certified printing facilities and partnering with Carbonfund.org to offset their carbon footprint, they are doing their part to protect the environment. Bonus: Cardstore.com offers carbon-free shipping and a special 15% off Valentine's Day cards.
Friday, 18 March 2011 17:20
Make the Twenty Mile House Your Haven for Special Events
Spring is around the corner; that means vacation planning time. Whether it's a wedding, reunion, family event or just a needed getaway, plan a visit to this former stagecoach stop and trading post for local gold miners, the historic 1854 Twenty Mile House. Nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern California, the Twenty Mile House is just an hour from Reno and Lake Tahoe. Choose your perfect accommodation from one of the private cabins or charming and comfortable guest rooms, all with private bathrooms, in the main house bed and breakfast. Indulge in delicious gourmet breakfasts served each morning on the warm sunny porch or by the fire in the main house. The Twenty Mile House has been a haven for travelers, prospectors and pioneers since 1854. Today the over 200-acre property provides the perfect getaway to relax and unwind, plan a romantic weekend, wedding, retreat or other special event. With over 200 acres of forest on the property and over 1 mile of private river access, there's plenty to enjoy in surrounding area including miles of spectacular hiking trails, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, inner tubing, unique shopping and excellent dining all close by. Specials & Packages include seasonal specials, romantic getaway weekends, fishing packages, mid-week specials, and gift certificates are always available. The Twenty Mile House features spectacular Eco-Wedding packages. In 2009, Kevin Gage, Karen Steele and their two-year-old daughter Katelyn moved to the Twenty Mile House to take over the family business and began specializing in hosting ecologically minded green weddings. Imagine your wedding day surrounded by your closest family and friends, magnificent gardens and a backdrop of blue mountain skies, serene forest and flowing creeks, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Twenty Mile House signature eco-estate wedding package offers you all this and more. Local organic and sustainable farm fresh food cooked on site in front of you, expertly crafted organic wedding cake or deserts, your choice of beautiful flowers including local and native options, inviting local hospitality from some of the friendliest people on earth, all set in the spectacular and environmentally friendly setting of the historic Twenty Mile House Eco-Estate. The Twenty Mile house strives to be a role model in implementing sustainable business practices to enhance the positive impact on the world, preserve the historic Twenty Mile House and to give back to the surrounding local community. To achieve these goals, the Twenty Mile House has established its own Eco Mission, including a pledge to operate carbon free. If you're planning a trip northwest or need a wonderful eco-getaway, plan a visit to the Twenty Mile House and see why it's been a favorite getaway destination for over 150 years.


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Girlfriends Read
Almost 8,700 B-24 Bombers were built at Willow Run. During top production, the plant employed 42,000 people including Rosie the Riveter.
During World War II people were encouraged to grow vegetables. These gardens were called "Victory Gardens" and helped people feel like they were contributing to the war effort. In Willow Run, Grandpa is very involved with his garden and even gives Meggie an envelope of seeds to take to Michigan.
What else is important to Grandpa and how does the author invite us to discover these?
Enjoy and explore the joy of children's literature featuring books with strong girl characters by women authors in this unique book club for children and adults. Come alone or come together. Register by calling us at 886-6335 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. The books we read and discuss are mostly written for ages 9–12, but have definite appeal to all. (Minimum age 9 years.) We meet Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. once a month.
We have started this blog so that participants in Girlfriends Read have a space to comment on or discuss what they are reading. You do not have to wait for a meeting to ask that burning question or share your response to what you are reading. In fact, you do not need to attend a meeting to blog with us. Perhaps it is difficult for you to get here; perhaps you are ill and cannot join us for a month, or you have a conflict in your family schedule–you can still have your say and we will listen.
WILLOW RUN is the companion to LILY'S CROSSING by two-time Newbery Honor-Winning author Patricia Reilly Giff. Girlfriends Read just finished our discussion about Lily and now we will explore Meggie's life. Her world in Rockaway, New York has been turned upside down by World War II. Her older brother, Eddie, is fighting in Europe. Meggie's father has announced that they must help the war effort and move to Willow Run, Michigan, where he'll work in a factory, building planes. Meggie is sad about leaving Grandpa and her best friend, Lily, but she tells herself that Willow Run will be an adventure.


text: A new wine brand has been launched that combines the grape variety and website address in its name. Called Sauvignon.com, it includes a Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa and the concept is designed to highlight environmental issues using the digital medium. The brand was created by Thys Louw from the Diemersdal Wine Estate, who wanted to create a label to encourage his own generation to preserve the earth's resources. He said, "We have created a unique vehicle for spreading the word about all things good and green. My aim is to build a strong online community of green advocates to reach out to others who share the same values and of course a love of great wine." The first releases are a 1OO% Sauvignon Blanc 2O11 and a 1OO% Cabernet Sauvignon. The tagline on the website is "Go Green, Think Red". Louw's goal is to develop Sauvignon.com to become a pan-national brand. "It is a wine without borders, wherever I find great Sauvignon Blanc – whether locally or abroad – I will be able to produce wine under this label," he said. The wine's packaging emphasizes the brand's digital connections with pixels incorporated into the leaf on the label, as well as the capsule, which is topped with a USB sign. The back label includes a network connection and motherboard motif in the shape of Africa. It is not yet available in the US but for more information just visit sauvignon.com.


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I count Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation as one of my favorite films of the decade, and I have great respect for her other pictures—except for the one at hand. Somewhere, which somehow won the Golden Lion at this year's Venice Film Festival, strikes me as a non-movie, an utter waste of time.
Apparently, others see profundities in what strikes me as an obvious, and superficial, examination of an actor's life in Los Angeles, where he lives in pampered luxury at the Chateau Marmont. An absentee dad, he is suddenly saddled with the responsibility of looking after his daughter, which eventually causes him to—
—look inward for the first time and recognize the emptiness of his existence.
There: I've just saved you 97 minutes.
Coppola does capture the singular atmosphere of the fabled Sunset Strip hotel where so much of her film takes place. The scenes of her leading character attending a press junket, going for a makeup test, and functioning day-to-day all have a feeling of verisimilitude. Both Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning do good work and seem very natural together.
But those qualities, laudable as they may be, cannot outweigh an overwhelming air of tedium that infects the film from start to finish. I couldn't wait for Somewhere to be over and take a breath of fresh air.
Jon Liebling | February 13, 2011 2:58 AM
Just spent - wasted - 97 minutes on this stillborn film. Quite possibly the single largest waste of celluloid I have ever experienced. Nice Ferrari, though.
Lyn Gilbert | January 8, 2011 10:25 AM
I must say I agree with the comments of Denise. I do not go to the movies very often but when I do I prefer to see something memorable. This was definately boring and confirms my opinion that many American movies are a waste of time.
Denise Anne | December 30, 2010 6:24 AM
This is the most boring movie I have ever seen in my life. It looks like neither the director nor the crew was even remotely interested in shooting this movie. I have a strong feeling they just left the camera rolling and went about doing other things (probably shopping for groceries or playing cards in the back room) while Stephen Dorff just sat in a couch for 30 minutes and then played video games for another 30 while sipping on one beer throughout.
Apparently shooting a car being driven down a road from different angles makes a movie Oscar worthy. (Blech!) Let's not even talk about his moment of metamorphosis. I couldn't for the life of me tell whether he was laughing or crying. Very nicely done really. The climax of the movie and you have to ask the person next to you whether the character is laughing (maybe because he looked stoned almost throughout the movie) or crying, it's surprising he can because he's practically devoid of any display of emotion through this 98 minute attempt at a movie. He couldn't possibly have looked more bored while watching the twins swivel about on the poles erotically. I think the twins were probably the only two people in the movie who actually were interested in shooting this film.
All in all, I was short of sticking a fork in my eye! Maybe I should've, at least that would've been more entertaining.
Debra Levine | December 23, 2010 7:46 AM
Thank you for your honest appraisal here, Leonard. Perhaps Sofia Coppola should not be writing her own scripts, but bringing her quirky visual sensibility to a story an expert has written.


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Just weeks into the job as South Huntington schools superintendent, Dr. David Bennardo seems cognizant of the responsibilities of the position and confident that he can continue to make the school district the best it can be.
from longtime district superintendent , Bennardo said he's been making a strong effort to make himself known in the community by attending local athletic events, concerts and theatrical productions.
"I believe you need to throw the totality of yourself into the school culture," Benardo said to Patch Friday. "High visibility and heavy interaction is what will help you become part of the culture."
After a lenghty search process, Bennardo was hired in June from the Harborfields School District, where served as principal of Harborfields High School for 9 years.
Entering his 25th year in public education, Bennardo said he worked in the late 80s and 90s in and in various positions including teacher, drama set designer, football coach, adviser, drivers education instructor, lacrosse coach and assistant principal. He taught classes at his alma mater, St. John's University, for 13 years.
The transition has been a positive one so far for Bennardo, grateful for the opportunity to serve in South Huntington.
"The embrace here has been so warm," Bennardo said. "I would like to thank the community and board for showing confidence in me. I understand the trust they've given me, and I intend to make them proud of that decision."
Bennardo said he is planning to address what he feels is one of the most serious issues with any school district — maintaining quality despite financial constraints.
"People are proud of their schools," he said. "That's something that's important, and can't be allowed to fade."
Rather than cutting programs or increasing taxes, Bennardo says he would like to see schools become more fiscally self-sufficient, somewhat like the private school system, which does not get state funding.
Generation of outside revenue is something the new superintendent said he will pursue.
"We'll see what we can and can't do, but there has to be another option,"according to Bennardo, who said his door will always be open.
"People will absolutely be listened to," he said. "Any time, we'll find a way."
Teaching experience will remain a part of the superintendent's day-to-day interaction with students.
"You're a teacher first when in administration," Bennardo said. "You're a teacher of teachers as well as of students."


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Know what this is? I didn't actually think people would go through this...
This, is a petition for Al Davis to:
1) Step down as General Manager,
2) Hire a GM
3) Hire a real Coach (I like Tom Cable..>_>)
4) Allow the Coach to pick his assistants and what not.
Am I gonna sign it? I don't know. Will you?


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|Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:59 PM
By Kylee Baumle
Just like summers past, this one is flying by. The tulips and daffodils are long gone and we've been enjoying the fruits of our labors in the veggie and fruit gardens for some time now.
Those with smaller gardens are likely just doing maintenance tasks like weeding and deadheading, while we who have more flower beds than sane people should, are still moving plants and laying down mulch.
And now it's time to start planting again! Actually, sowing seeds for a fall harvest began a few weeks ago, but there are still many things that can be planted now if you are speedy about it. That means you have to do it NOW.


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These chocolate-covered cones are a stylish addition to a New Year's celebration, serving as both festive decorations and a sweet topping for a scoop of ice cream.
Spread melted chocolate chips over each sugar cone with a small spatula. Let the chocolate harden for about 1 hour (or 20 minutes in the refrigerator).
For chinstraps, use icing to attach the ends of a fruit strip or a length of shoestring licorice to the inside of each cone.
Use icing to decorate the hats and attach nonpareils.


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Today's weather forecast: A Brief Respite
Dan Schindel has been living and working in Los Angeles for two years. His writing about film has appeared in Movie Mezzanine, ScreenPicks, Nonfics, and Paste Magazine, among other publications. He spent a year watching and reviewing a documentary every day, so now he knows everything.
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After two weeks with no answers, a suspect has been charged with the death of Utah girl Sierra Newbold, 6, whose body was found floating face down in a canal on June 26. Thanks to the adept work of the West Jordan Police Department, Terry Lee Black, 41, was charged Tuesday. According to West Jordan Police Chief Douglas Diamond, Black was arrested on June 29 after robbing a Wells Fargo bank and trying to take off in a stolen car. When he was apprehended, police noticed that he lived close to the canal where Sierra's body was found, and that debris on his pants matched the soot from a fire that had happened in the area. Later, said Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, Sierra's DNA was found on Black's body. Black was charged with aggravated murder, child kidnapping and rape of a child Tuesday and remains in custody.
Sierra's mother called police in the morning when she saw that her daughter was missing and that a sliding door had been opened. Sierra's body was found a half hour later; her pajamas were discovered in a nearby field. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled.
Black, who attended the same Mormon church as the Newbold family, has a history of substance abuse and crime. His landlord, Eldon Thomas, told Fox 13, that Black is not sociable and has a tendency to go on drinking binges. He'd been arrested for car theft, burglary and lewdness in the past.
Following news of Black's arrest, the Newbold family issued a statement thanking the police department for their work and showing support to Black's wife and children in their difficult time:
"At this time we want to express our gratitude to the West Jordan Police Department, and especially Detective James Bigelow, for the marvelous police work that brought the pieces together that connected Terry Lee Black with the murder of Sierra. This has allowed at least a small measure of closure for our family. We also wish to thank our family, friends, community members, and even total strangers who have offered love, prayers, and support for our family.
We offer our sympathy to the Black family during this sad time since they too are grieving a loss. We want everyone to plainly understand that we hold no animosity in our hearts toward Terry Black's wife and children. We fully recognize that they played no part in this tragedy, and hope that the community and the media will be sensitive to their pain and gentle in their treatment of them.
We are still trying to comprehend and reconcile the newly revealed developments in the case. We anticipate it will take us a very long time to fully come to terms with what has occurred. Therefore, we are continuing with our earlier decision not to provide interviews or make further public statements at this time. The time is still not right for us, and we do not wish to talk about Sierra's death in public. This remains an extremely private matter for our family, and we still wish to continue our grieving in private. Thank you for continuing to respect our wishes."
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Autopsy Reveals Utah Girl Found Dead in Canal Was Sexually Assaulted


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Imagine that darkness is a physical place, a swathe of land to be crossed at your peril. Leigh Bardugo started with the idea of that darkness and around it has created a world so unlike most other fantasy worlds. It is not only the flavor of Imperial Russia throughout the pages, but also the type of magic she has created: the Grisha and their "Small Science" feel both completely real and also incredibly different from anything I've read in the genre. A gripping story from beginning to end, and I can't wait for the sequel!


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Bandi Chhor and Diwali
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lamps, a celebration which takes place over a period of four days. The festivities take place during October and November. Several incidents took place over a period of time which led up to an event involving Har Govind, the sixth guru, which is commemorated as Bhandi Chhor (Chhorr) by Sikhs worldwide during Diwali.
1604 - Arjun Dev, the fifth Sikh guru, completed the construction of Harmandir, the Golden Temple, and installed the scripture Adi Granth.
1606 - The Mughal emperor Jahangir learned that certain verses in the Granth mentioned Muslim practices. He saw this as a threat to Islam and arrested the Guru, demanding the text be altered and imposing a fine of 200,000 rupees. The Guru refused insisting the monies belonged to the Sikhs, and that scripture in praise of God could not be changed. Jahangir had Guru Arjun Dev imprisoned in the Lahore jail and turned him over to a local official Murtaza Khan. Standing by his principles Guru Arjun accepted martyrdom and declared his son Har Govind as the sixth guru.
Following his father's death, Guru Har Govind built the Akal Takhat, to institute the governing of Sikhs. He mustered and armed a battalion of men and horses. The guru wore two swords symbolizing (Piri) spiritual and (Miri) secular authority.
1617 - Conspiracies abounded in the mogul courts. Jahangir's advisers collaborated to have Guru Har Govind sent to Gwalior Fort where they kept him as a prisoner. Later the emperor decided to release Guru Har Govind during Diwali. Har Govind negotiated the release of other political prisoners who had been detained in the fort during his imprisonment. He arranged to be able to take with him whoever could grasp the skirt of his robe.
1619 - When the gates opened to release Guru Har Govind, he walked out with 52 princes who had been his fellow prisoners. All of them held fast to strings which he had sewn to his clothing. This act became known as Bandi Chhor, the freedom from imprisonment, and is celebrated traditionally by Sikhs during Diwali, the festivities of lights, lamps, and lanterns.


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|Iraqi troops regain ground from militants in northern town
Iraqi troops backed by helicopter gunships regained ground in the northern town of Sulaiman Pek on Friday, a day after parts of it were overrun by terrorists, the mayor said.
At least 12 militants were killed by the army, according to the town's mayor, Talib Mohammed, who identified the militants as members of the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL), Reuters reported.
"The army is making good progress in the town," he said. "We have to admit it's not an easy job as snipers and roadside bombs planted by militants are forcing military forces to be slow and vigilant."
Terrorists have been regaining ground in Iraq over the past year, particularly in the western province of Anbar, where gunmen opposed to the government took over the city of Falluja last month.
The Iraqi army has surrounded Falluja and threatened a ground assault to retake it unless the militants lay down their arms by Friday.
Sulaiman Pek, 160 km (100 miles) north of Baghdad, is a majority Sunni Arab town of around 25,000 people, with smaller Turkoman and Kurdish communities.
Police forces are in control of government buildings, the mayor said, despite repeated attempts by the terrorists to break into them, the mayor said.
"Military forces backed by helicopters are controlling now around 70 percent of the town and the gunmen started to leave their positions," Mohammed said.
An army officer said it was difficult to chase militants as many could easily hide their arms and blend in among civilians. Some had already left the town for surrounding villages.
"They are like ghosts appearing suddenly and disappearing in a glimpse. Even if they withdraw, they will attack us again," said army captain Falah Abdul-Ameer, whose battalion is stationed in Sulaiman Pak.
In a separate incident, at least four policemen were killed when gunmen attacked a police convoy on a highway near Tikrit, police said. In Tuz Khurmato, one civilian was killed and three were wounded in a bomb blast.
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