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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:30 am
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It's no surprise to me that many soldiers favor Paul on the basis of his anti-war views. Paul's hostility to taxes probably also appeals to their desire to keep "their money." Probably most of these soldiers have never even heard of the other anti-war candidates jebba and noldrin mentioned--Gravel or Kucinich. If they had, then perhaps those two would get more support as well (though it is true that most soldiers tend to be republicans).
Richardson also has had a strong position, calling for immediate Iraq withdrawal and engaging in heavy diplomacy, but none of the three credible anti-war candidates for the Democrats gained enough popularity.to amount to anything.
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While neither of them are perfect, both Gravel and Kucinich are absolutely uncompromising opponents of the war, and neither hold any of the fantasies about the utopian capitalist wonderland Paul promotes.
Kucinich has had other utopian fantasies and has been way too connected to the Natural Law Party (with their funding people to meditate for peace and solving all other world problems) for me to feel comfy with him in the white house, he'd be almost be half as bad as most of the other candidates running.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:40 am
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Ok, that's over. Now I'm going back to being a pure anarchist again. Sheez. It's like giving in to the temptation to install flash.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:45 pm
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jebba wrote:
Honest Abe Lincoln wrote:
If there be those who would not save the Union unless they could at the same time destroy slavery, I do not agree with them. My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that. What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union.
That was at the beginning of the war and I'm sure he was absolutely sincere about it. It was only after the Emancipation Proclamation (which was enacted as a war powers act in his capacity as commander in chief of the army) that he became adamant about not going back on his commitment. It was all driven by events, there weren't many options. The north might have let the south secede, that was an option entertained by some Republicans, but there would definitely have been a war over who controlled the territories and whether slavery would have been allowed. And the Confederacy would have created their own wars because it was definitely expansionist. The Mexican war and the aquisition of Texas were driven by the southern desire to expand slavery. They were both opposed by northern whigs.
Interestingly John Quincy Adams, the former president who had then become a Congressman from Braintree, MA, predicted the ultimate result some 20 years previously. Adams was a constitutional scholar so he realized that the federal government could not constitutionally eliminate slavery (he was adamantly anti-slavery himself, as was his father). But he loved to bait the pro-slavery southern congressmen so at one point when the debate turned to the impossibility of the federal government to interfere with slavery in the states he mentioned that there was one case where it might be possible. He said if a situation should arise where federal troops would have to be used to put down a rebellion (Adams was envisioning a slave rebellion) that the President, in his capacity as commander-in-chief could constitutionally free the slaves in the areas under his jurisdiction as head of the army. This created such a stir in Congress that an attempt was made to censure Adams. But his prediction actually came true.
Excuse this wordy diversion. I'm fascinated by the politics of this era of American history.
Ed LaBonte
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:48 pm
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noldrin wrote:
Kucinich has had other utopian fantasies ...
I can't think of anything more utopian than capitalist anarchism.
Ed LaBonte
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:50 pm
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Let me preface this post with saying, if you practive TM, I'm happy for you and have no problem with you doing so. I just consider it religious in nature and don't want the government to fund it any more than to fund the local church.
ewl wrote:
noldrin wrote:
Kucinich has had other utopian fantasies ...
I can't think of anything more utopian than capitalist anarchism.
Oh really?
"The time for peace is now. Peace is not only the absence of violence, but the presence of a higher evolution of human awareness with respect, trust and integrity toward humankind." - Kucinich 2001
Is this figurative evolution of awareness or something more Utopian and bizarre?
Here is John Hagelin of the Natural Law Party talking about Kucinich's bill to establish a US department of Peace (and a picture)
What are these "Peace Technologies" that he referencing? Take a look here:
For kicks you can see their shadow government here:
This is about paying people to use Transcendental Meditation in order to reduce world stress in order to bring peace and reduce crime and improve human enlightenment. Now I don't know for sure if the Department of Peace proposed by Kucinich would directly include paying people to meditate, but I do know he has spoken to this crowd and they in turn endorsed his candidacy in 2004. This is quite in the open and not spoke and mirrors like that Ron Paul and WP crap. To be hair, Kucinich says that what he does use meditation, he claims he's not a practitioner of TM and is Catholic.
Anyways this looks to me like a way to funnel tax payers money to these people to teach others to meditate or to even just meditate (which they claim adds to peace). They mask this in supposed scientific studies, that have been done at places like the Maharishi School of Management (which is where they get their PhD labels) From what I can tell this is an attempt government funded religion in hopes of a Utopian vision far beyond what Ron Paul advocates. If you want real solutions for peace, I'd suggest looking at him, Gravel or Richardson.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:30 am
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places like the Maharishi School of Management
Which is in Jefferson County, Iowa, the one county that Ron Paul won in Iowa! (Only Romney and Huckabee won other counties.)
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:37 pm
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Ha! Now that is funny
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:45 pm
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noldrin wrote:
Let me preface this post with saying, if you practive TM, I'm happy for you and have no problem with you doing so. I just consider it religious in nature and don't want the government to fund it any more than to fund the local church.
ewl wrote:
noldrin wrote:
Kucinich has had other utopian fantasies ...
I can't think of anything more utopian than capitalist anarchism.
Oh really?
"The time for peace is now. Peace is not only the absence of violence, but the presence of a higher evolution of human awareness with respect, trust and integrity toward humankind." - Kucinich 2001
I agree with you about TM. The Maharishi hit the jackpot when George Harrison chose him for his personal guru and he's ridden the gravy train ever since. But calling Kucinich "utopian" because he's spoken in front of the group and they endorsed him is a bit of a stretch. The Green Party and the Reform Party endorsed him also. Neither Kucinich nor Paul have a chance in hell of getting the nomination. They don't pass muster with the ... can I say it? the ruling class of the United States. The only time the Democratic Party let someone progressive run was when George McGovern ran in 1972, and he got clobbered by Nixon. Henry Wallace got squeezed out of the Vice Presidency in 1944 because he was too far to the left for the Democratic Party. But Kucinich is playing a similar role as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have in the past. They're trying to bring issues into the discussion that are being ignored by the major candidates. But they just get ignored by the corporate press and almost never get to participate in the debates.
I really wouldn't call Kucinich "utopian". What he's advocating is Social Democracy like what you see in Canada and most of Europe.
But capitalist anarchism is an oxymoron. How are you going to protect private property in an aggressively competitive society without the use of the violent force of a government? Also a great deal of conflict in the world is engendered by the expansive nature of capital. How do you thing that anarchism is going to thrive in such an environment? It's total fantasy.
Ed LaBonte
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:25 pm
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it took some doin', but I found the Ron Paul Political Report.
It includes such gems as calling homosexuality unhealthy and perverse, quoting J. Edgar Hoover (and this is the 80's I'll remind you) to call Martin Luther King a socialist and a plagarist and an idiot. It says that it was J. Edgar Hoover's info about MLK that was why he voted no on commending him.
Here's a great one:
A mob of black demonstrators, led by the "Rev." Al Sharpton occupied and closed the Statue of Liberty recently, demanding that New York be renamed Martin Luther King City "to reclaim it for our people."
Hmm. I hate to agree with the Rev. Al, but maybe a name change is in order. Welfaria? Zooville? Rapetown? Dirtburg? Lazyopolis?
But Al, the Statue of Liberty? Next time, hold that demonstration at a food stamp bureau or a crack house.
And I know, I know, he says he didn't write it. It was written by an anonymous ghost writer. That doesn't quell me one bit. He allowed the Ron Paul Political Report to publish issues spanning at least 2 years. He shouldn't have waited until he was on the campaign trail to distance himself from it.
No wonder he's always had the support of the American Nazi Party
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:44 pm
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Internet information claiming that presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-TX) is a racist and made derogatory comments about African Americans has been making the rounds within the blogosphere. But sources close to the editorial group that published the newsletter (or newsletters) that supposedly carried the comments claim that Ron Paul never had anything to do with them, and wasnt even aware of them.
I certainly don't think he wrote them. But somehow his name is attached to these quotes (whether he knew about the publication or not). The New Republic has done a scan of a dozen or so of these (though some of them are just "conspiracy" stuff because he mentions trilateral commission, etc).
If you want to check his writing style, you can see his new 484 page book on the economy. It's available as PDF too:
Too bad he's getting hit with this and/or that he allowed people to use his name. I wonder if it was like the "Ron Paul dollar" type of situation where someone just used his name or if he was part of the group publishing it. I know the FREE stuff he published, but I don't know about the others.
(I should note that he has in the past allowed people to stick his name on whatever such as the dollars, the blimp, websites, etc without being in coordination with any of them. I'm not sure, but it wouldn't surprise me if that was the case with the offensive newsletters too.)
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:47 pm
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Here's what he had to say about it:
ron paul wrote:
January 8, 2008 5:28 am EST
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA In response to an article published by The New Republic, Ron Paul issued the following statement:
The quotations in The New Republic article are not mine and do not represent what I believe or have ever believed. I have never uttered such words and denounce such small-minded thoughts.
In fact, I have always agreed with Martin Luther King, Jr. that we should only be concerned with the content of a person's character, not the color of their skin. As I stated on the floor of the U.S. House on April 20, 1999: I rise in great respect for the courage and high ideals of Rosa Parks who stood steadfastly for the rights of individuals against unjust laws and oppressive governmental policies.
This story is old news and has been rehashed for over a decade. It's once again being resurrected for obvious political reasons on the day of the New Hampshire primary.
When I was out of Congress and practicing medicine full-time, a newsletter was published under my name that I did not edit. Several writers contributed to the product. For over a decade, I have publicly taken moral responsibility for not paying closer attention to what went out under my name.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:52 pm
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Why argue the points when it's easier to poison the well?
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:13 pm
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But capitalist anarchism is an oxymoron. How are you going to protect private property in an aggressively competitive society without the use of the violent force of a government? Also a great deal of conflict in the world is engendered by the expansive nature of capital. How do you thing that anarchism is going to thrive in such an environment? It's total fantasy.
I can see the apparent contradiction there.. I think the point is the check and balance to the Capitalist system is anarchy rather than governmental. I don't think Ron Paul could be describe as a Capitalist Anarchist, or any sort of Anarchist. He very much believe in the rule of law, which to be honest the number one reason I'm voting for him, for the re-establishment of the rule of law (as I'm personally not an anarchist myself) Today, I feel we are much closer to the rule of cabals, lawyers and money, which has eroded the constitution in many ways that the anti-federalist had feared, and the rights of the people, much like the federalists had feared.
Beyond this, I do believe the government has a legitimate role to play in protecting the rights of people, most often from other groups of people, primarily the government itself and people who may try to use that government to do so. It's this belief why there is stuff that Kucinich talks about that I agree with too, such as establishing a system of government run Health care that provides free health care for all in this country.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:27 pm
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Veganbikepunk wrote:
it took some doin', but I found the Ron Paul Political Report.
Though I'm not sure quoting from indymedia is a much better source than a blog!
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:51 pm
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The Ron Paul Report issue has finally hit CNN. I haven't gotten to see footage of the interview yet.
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Sep 27, 2012A fairly generic procedural crime drama that uses Holmes and Watson in name only. Other than the names these characters are indistinguishable from the myriad of similar characters on similar shows. Just another case of the week show, only this one uses a big license to get people to pay attention. Without the name I don't think anyone would care at all, and even with the name I certainly do not. If you love procedurals then I am sure this will bring enjoyment, but if you are in it for Sherlock Holmes then you will be sadly disappointed as he is not here. Watch (or rewatch) the superior BBC show Sherlock.… Expand
Sep 29, 2012Holmes did not wow me; one is supposed to be mystified by his superior skills of deduction and intellect. Instead he frequently got things wrong, was difficult to understand, and did not live up to what Holmes is supposed to portray. I highly suggest BBC's "Sherlock" instead, it is much more captivating.
Nov 21, 2012BBC's Sherlock is more intriguing, fascinating and interesting. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman make a great partnership, while Lucy Liu as Joan Watson (seriously) and this Sherlock don't have any atom of Chemistry.
Dec 4, 2012It is impossible not to compare "Elementary" with "Sherlock". If it weren't for the success of the latter, there would have been no motivation to develop another modern-day version of Holmes. However "Elementary" falls short on every single feature the British counterpart exceeds in. For example, if you think "Elementary" is stylish, you just haven't watched "Sherlock." Same thing could be said of the intelligence behind the scripts and the way suspense is handled; the chemistry between Watson and Holmes; the villains (Moriarty is genius in "Sherlock"); and acting, in general.… Expand
Sep 28, 2012In spite of the dubiousness of the proposal of another modernization of the legendary Mr.Holmes, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. With it's suitably holmsian narrative and handsomely shot scenes, the New-york version gives some promising performances despite trying to avoid similarities with its contemporary British version. Should be an interesting watch to observe the character arc of the new Mr.Holmes and Ms.Watson.… Expand
Oct 25, 2012Great show! Love the banter between Holmes and Watson. Much lighter than CSI, more like the detective shows of the 80's, which I loved. I really enjoy Miller's version of Sherlock. Great job CBS!
Nov 16, 2012I have seen episodes 1 through 7, and I would recommend this show to everyone but younger children. The first episode suffered from terrible writing, but the rest of the episodes have been excellent, and the acting has been wonderful. The mysteries are interesting (enough) and the completely-platonic relationship between Holmes and Watson is refreshing.
Jan 29, 2013I watched the BBC's Sherlock before watching this. Sherlock is boring, but this is exciting. Jonny Miller's acting is fantastic, Lucy Lui not that much. There were a few boring episodes, but overall the best new series
Oct 9, 2012This it is solely based on the pilot episode.
As someone who has watched Sherlock, I can't help but compare the two shows. But I'm going to do my best to keep an open mind and remember that Elementary and Sherlock are completely separate entities. So, unlike just about every other review of this show, I'm going to avoid the topic of BBC's Sherlock.
The show begins with Sherlock Holmes' first day out of rehab. His new sober companion, Joan Watson meets him at his house to help him make the transition back to the real world as smooth and natural as possible. She is supposed to be staying with him for six weeks, but since a show that only spans six weeks (besides 24) would either be a failure or a mini-series, Watson will clearly stay for longer. She will, no doubt, fall in love with Sherlock's way of thinking and puzzle-solving and stay on as his sidekick for a long time. I say "fall in love with his way of thinking," because the creators promised that there will be no chance of the two of them getting together romantically.
We don't learn too much about Joan Watson in the pilot. We know that she was a surgeon who left her job to become a drug sitter, which is quite unusual for someone who has never had issues with drugs. She is easily intrigued (she quickly caught interest in Sherlock's way of thinking and the case he was investigating) and fairly quick to anger. Hopefully her personality will expand soon, because right now, she is neither interesting nor relatable.
On the flip side of the coin, we learn quite a bit about Sherlock. He used to be a consultant for Scotland Yard, which gave him the freedom to work as he saw fit and he didn't have to answer to anyone, which would clearly be a major difficulty for him. As Arthur Conan Doyle intended, Sherlock is hyper observant, he can determine an occupation from the calluses on one's hands and will notice if the tiniest detail doesn't add up. But he isn't afraid to fact check, Google is his friend. He can keep a ridiculous assortment of facts in his head, he's writing an entire book without writing anything down! Manipulating people comes easily to him, and he doesn't hesitate to do so in any situation.
One thing about Sherlock's brilliance that really irked me was that so much of what he deciphers would be impossible, even for a savant to do. He figures out the exact outcome of a baseball game, down to the plays. He would have to know every single statistic about every player on the field and be lucky for that to happen. But sometimes it's the little things that drive me the most crazy.
Since this is a police (more or less) show on CBS, you should definitely expect a standard procedural with some elements of Doyle's work. If you are a big fan of either procedurals or Sherlock Holmes (or both!), you should definitely tune in. If you tend to only follow serialized shows, this is not going to be your new favorite show. I have very little doubt that Elementary will become a hit, seeing as crime procedurals are what CBS does best. And if Watson becomes a genuine, lovable character and the writers manage to keep the cases interesting, I think that Elementary has a real shot at being a fun, captivating show.… Expand
Feb 1, 2013Johnny Lee Miller is AMAZING Lucy Lu is always perfect and the show is intelligent, well-written,. directed and cast. I'd rather eat dirt than miss an episode.
Nov 1, 2012This show has started off with a lot of promise. Though it doesn't introduce many new things, the genuinely committed performances by Miller and Liu make it worth watching. The twists are sometimes surprising. Give this show a few more seasons, and I think it'll get it's niche.
Jan 12, 2013This series is fantastic. Screw BBC-s Sherlock Holmes. Elementary is an awesome series i give it 10 points! It is funny, interesting and i can only recommend it to all those Sherlock Holmes lovers out there. Awesome CBS keep it going! :D
Sep 28, 2012An unremarkable police procedural that bears little resemblance to the Conan Doyle Sherlock (or Watson), except for the noncredibly keen observations followed by the inevitably accurate deductions. What annoys me most about this show is the hard to understand machine gun like dialogue coming from the Holmes character. I'm 72 years old, but my hearing can't be that bad.
Dec 11, 2012Quickly people have compared Elementary to the UK version 'Sherlock', I've seen both seasons of the BBC show and I like it, but I don't love it. Whereas in Elementary I love the whole show, foremost in my mind is Jonny Miller as this version of the title character, the stories are engrossing and-up to now-it hasn't jumped on the 'Sherlock-Moriarty' band wagon like the other show did. The only downside I see is the lacklustre supporting cast, but we're only a few episodes in and there's nothing serious to complain about, Lucy Liu is rather decent in this show compared to the BBC's Martin Freeman.
Will it continue to be engrossing with 16 episodes left(11-12-12/12-11-12) only tie will tell, but I'm hoping so.… Expand
Feb 16, 2013When BF made me watch it I was skeptical. Another procedural? Cute Asian chick as Watson? I read Sherlock as a kid and that casting is just weird. Then again Homeland and Dexter and Breaking Bad are still in the works. Nothing much to watch so I sat through two episodes... At first Lucy Liu just felt too flat and subtle in contrast to Jonny Lee Miller's OTT mad theatrical style. As the fast pace story progressed...I GOT HOOKED. There's a point to their high contrast delivery! Well-written plots, well directed pacing, quick yet allow for character's personalities to shine through. No boring get-this-over-and-done-with-quick moments, not overly procedural-ish...no cheesy weirdness, only surprises after surprises. Well done Elementary team! Can't wait for next series.... Quiicccckkk!… Expand
Oct 9, 2012I don't really know what it's trying to be. Modern Sherlock Holmes? Meh. BBC Sherlock? Fail. Crime Drama? So-so. Can CBS please bring something new to the table next time?!
Oct 1, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not Sherlock Holmes. The writing is lazy and not creative at all. Holmes is supposed to be brilliant at the art of deduction, but he only appears brilliant because he is surrounded by idiots. For example, in the case a victim's phone goes missing and the police brush it off and say it was lost. Just stupid stuff like that. There is absolutely no chemistry between watson and holmes. I don't mean sexual, I mean chemistry friends would have because I know they don't want them to be together. They aren't a good fit. Overall this is your run of the mill crime drama, where one person is smart and everyone else is stupid. So if you like that, then have at it. If you want something with good writing, interesting stories, and characters watch anything else.… Expand
Jan 13, 2013It´s funny because everyonee is extremely sexist about the female watson, calm down we are not in the Victorian era. Also, NBC has the right to make their own version of sherlock holmes it´s not like Sherlock were the first to make an adaptation. Aside from that, this is a good detective-like show
Oct 2, 2012I enjoyed the new House. I doubt it will be as good, but it was better than most attempts at something new. It sort of reminds me of that Police show set in NYC where the detective was an immortal. I can't remember the name. The real question is, how soon will it get old. I'll tell you one thing, anytime you can replace an old crusty Dr. Watson with a smoking hot Lucy Liu, you should.
Oct 1, 2012Elementary throws a gender bomb into Holmes and Watson and the result fizzles with tepid writing and a weak dynamic between the iconic pair. Johnny Lee Miller's Sherlock is a kept dillatante on the leash of his father at one end and the feminized Watson at the other. There is nothing interesting or mysterious about Holmes and his deductive talents are bragged about but seldom shown. Miller minces about while Liu rolls her eyes at his antics. This retelling brings change for its own sake with nothing else to offer.… Expand
Oct 5, 2012There is no point in this show existing. There are already countless depictions of Sherlock Holmes that are eons better. Especially because Elementary seems to forget that they are calling these characters by familiar names because they are from a certain source material but instead goes for the sad illusion that people will watch anything they love being butchered because they are a fan. Instead I was watching the saddest caricature of the most common piles of tropes and cliches. Every single moment 'Sherlock' was on screen I wanted to punch him. And Joan. Joan. Why change the gender of a pivotal character? ROMANCE, I'm assuming, based on the assumption that it is physically impossible to create something without it shoehorned and in the fashion that I imagine would need a bloody knife for. And then all we get is a migraine as I have to watch the typical girlfriend cutout screeching and rolling her eyes. Goody. Just watch House, or Sherlock. Really I imagine that whoever made this was disappointed House had ended and they were stuck with having to come up with something original until they remembered they can make a terrible, terrible, in name only adaption and pretend to be clever or showing respect to the source.… Expand
Oct 6, 2012So far, so good! It's not as good as the recent BBC version of a modern Sherlock Holmes but it is quite good, quite well acted and produced. Sherlock's observations and deductions are for the most part believable and it is interesting throughout. I will watch this one regularly.
Oct 21, 2012If you expect something like BBC's "Sherlock" you'll probably won't like it. In my opinion Jonny Lee Miller can't keep up with the Sherlock that Benedict Cumberbatch delivered.
But still this show is different and has a fresh new approach to Sherlock Holmes. I find it to be entertaining, the acting is alright and the stories have been fun too (four episodes so far).
Nov 7, 2012Just a generic police procedural. Doesn't really feel like Holmes. It feels like they're trying not to be the Sherlock Holmes film or BBC's Sherlock, and thus loses something. The Characters may as well be called James and Margaret, will not make any difference. Feels like they are using the names just to drive interest, and do not want to make any justice to the original characters. You can get something good from that, (but no longer is Holmes) but this isn't that good.… Expand
Oct 12, 2012I'm not going to compare the both versions of the Sherlock because they both are too different when considered solely. Elementary has both good and bad sides. Good sides being Jonny Lee Miller's amazing performance as Sherlock Holmes, and good overall direction of the show. Bad sides being the whole idea of having a female support to Sherlock Holmes, I'm not impressed by that because it sucks. Additionally, this series doesn't have any slow-motion scenes/shots similar to BBC's version and Robert Downey, Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes movies. Overall, I can still say that I am going to keep on watching this series because "Sherlock Holmes", I wouldn't miss that!… Expand
Nov 27, 2012Yet another procedural drama, with a twist. A modern day take on Sherlock Holmes starring Johnny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu. Sherlock (Miller) comes across as the "House" of private detectives while his "companion" Watson (Liu) is the "Cuddy" character, keeping him in line as much as she can. It definitely works, though this seems like a bunch of borrowed ideas. Sherlock is very much a "mentalist" of sorts, inferring from the smallest of implications. His wide range of expertise combined with his attention to detail makes him a very good, yet neurotic, consultant for the police. He is accompanied by Joan Watson, a companion hired by Sherlock's father due to a bout of drug use in Sherlock's recent past. She is to keep him clean, and help him recover; but he ends up using her to help him solve cases. The chemistry between them is very tense at moments, yet Watson seems to break through Sherlock's barrier at least a few times. I would recommend this show to anyone who's looking for a police procedural with a twist, or Sherlock Holmes fans with an appreciation of the present as well as the past. Rating it an 8/10.… Expand
Dec 5, 2012Desecrates Holmes and Watson. If they insist on a touchy feely show, leave out any references to Holmes. Typically American reworking, Watson steps in to humanize and dumb down Holmes. As soon as Lucy took over, I knew it was doomed. Goodbye subtle, intelligent television.
Dec 19, 2012Good show. Nice to see Miller & Liu on tv again. Some episodes were a bit boring but in general, I really like this show. There's good character development for Sherlock & Watson. I also like that they show different sides of them: e.g. funny, serious, sad, etc. Sherlock is a fascinating character. What I admire about him is that he does whatever he wants & doesn't care about others perceptions of him. Watson is there to temper his wildness, which she does very well. Looking forward to seeing more of this show.… Expand
Feb 4, 2013This is an interesting new way of looking at Sherlock Holmes. Taking place in New York, in the present, with Watson as a super hot woman. The mysteries are expertly conceived. The recent introduction of Moriarty's involvement in the series (episode 12), AMAZING!
Sep 28, 2012I gave it to the first commercial. Police show with eccentric detective, whose eccentricities have been worn thin. Holmes was great before I was born and modernizing him makes him look......yawn.
Mar 16, 2013I'm failing to see how a comparison between Elementary and Sherlock, which I love as well, could yield a resulting score of 0.0 for this show. What is wrong with people? Is there only place for a single show of every topic, and every other must automatically be entirely useless?
Yes Elementary is not as lofty and stylish as Sherlock. But it is more down to earth, and the characters are more relatable. Which, in my book, is worth something. Plus I really find Miller's take on Sherlock Holmes refreshing. And someone was mentioning there not being any chemistry between the characters... have you even watched the show more than 5 minutes? I think there is more than enough space for two Sherlock Holmes shows on TV, and both of the work fine and are highly entertaining. At least I think so.… Collapse
Feb 3, 2013I was bored watching the first episode of this show...when they introduced "Watson" as a woman, I just rolled my eyes. This is just another lame, crime-drama that borrows from other shows and uses the names from Sherlock Holmes stories to gain viewers.
Sep 13, 2013I was a little worried when I first started watching because it is based off Sherlock Holmes and I didn't want to sit through a show that simply revisits the cases from the books. That being said, I love it. Miller is fantastic as Holmes and Liu is a wonderful lead actress who compliments the Holmes character well as Watson. The stories are enjoyable but a little bit predictable but still entertaining to watch.
I'd recommend it, It's a pretty good show and I don't see how people can hate it let alone give it a negative review.… Expand
Sep 10, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is so dramatic and very funny sometimes with its quotes. Also, it's funny because of Sherlock! He is always so nervous! He has his own room always upside down! Such a lunatic person!
All the episodes had a very complicated and encoded connection in one way or another, which makes it more mysterious and adventurous! My best episode: 110 The Leviathan!
The filming set is very good. Each viewing angle has been filmed perfectly.
Cant wait for season's 2 episodes… Expand
Jan 10, 2013There is nothing about yhis show that is redeeming. A steaming pile of cra p that like a lot of american tv, tries to be successful by copying someone elses ideas. Please stop producing this shi t or if you do, please dont export it to australia. Why? Why bother?
This new sherlock is like a sex deprived loser who spouts nonsensical verbal diareah. Whats next? Winnie the pooh reimagined as a crack dealer who bums tigger in a gimp suit.... stop making this cra p.… Expand
May 30, 2013This show is worth investigating if you are looking for a crime/mystery series that deviates from the established norms of CSI and its contemporaries. As a fan of the Sherlock Holmes movies and the BBC Sherlock television series, I find Elementary to be a much looser interpretation of the Holmes universe. This is not necessarily a good thing, as the changes serve to drag down what was previously a great series (the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind). Regardless of what anyone else says, the casting of Watson as a woman negatively impacts the unique Holmes-Watson relationship, which was one of the most enjoyable features of the original series (for me personally, this decision was an unforgivable sin). Holmes' deductive skills also suffer, as many of his deductions are unrealistic or lack consideration for possible alternative conclusions (I never felt this way with the BBC series). On top of this, the show generally lacks the level of clever writing found in other renditions of Holmes (it is not awful, but it's not good either). I will continue to watch Elementary, but only to hold me over until the BBC series resumes.… Expand
Apr 26, 2013Yes Sherlock is much better! I know! I love Sherlock as well! But this series is very different and very good! Now onto the review:
Elementary is a very different take on the Sherlock character. I really liked the way this series focused on what it's like to be Sherlock Holmes and slightly less on the cases (Which can be good or forgettable). I am still waiting for Moriarty to make his appearance because I do feel that this series needs some kind of overarching villain (There is still time for that though).
This series does however have a habit of people receiving potentially fatal injuries but being ok afterwards.
This series has great performances by all the main cast especially Johnny Lee Miller. Also Watson is actually being taught by Sherlock at how to be a detective.
Yes I know Watson is a girl but don't worry there isn't really any major changes to her personality.
So all in all I enthusiastically recommend this series.… Expand
Oct 10, 2013Did you love Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and BBC's Sherlock drama? Do you think because they were so good, that CBS's own take on Sherlock Holmes just couldn't compete? Well, you're wrong. It can, and it does. Elementary is e.v.e.r.y bit as brilliant as Sherlock. In fact, the two shows are extremely similar. After all, they both involve the same character, whom at this point has been made to be pretty unique. When you have a character like Sherlock Holmes, you need the writing to make him seem as brilliant as he is, and Elementary has that writing. I WILL say, that the character of Watson, as portrayed by the lovely Lucy Liu, is not as deep of a character as Martin Freeman's Watson. However, because Elementary has so many more episode than BBC's Sherlock, and the writing really is just as brilliant, I have grown to love Lucy's Watson, and Johnny's Sherlock even more than Freeman and Cumberbatch. It's important to understand that simply because there are more episodes, we get more character development, more brilliant deductions and crazy stories, and more Sherlock! I highly recommend this show to fans of Sherlock, mystery, and brilliant writing. If you enjoy this show, you will also enjoy the new series, "The Blacklist" which is also very intelligent.… Expand
Feb 15, 2014While Elementary struggles to be half as smart as BBC's Sherlock, it does prove to be entertaining enough on its own if you forget Benedict Cumberbatch's finest hours on telly. It is a good time filler in between the waiting time between the BBC's next batch of Sherlock episodes that are yet to be filmed.
Don't get too excited over watching this interpretation of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic consulting detective; just take it for what it is and it should be fine.… Expand
Jun 9, 2013I started this show recently, and think that it has many good aspects to it. I think there should have been more episodes dedicated to the main plot than there were. The main plot was very good, and I think there were too many episodes on random missions that Watson and Sherlock take part in. Though they were interesting, there were far too many. Nevertheless, the show shows a lot of promise and I'm looking forward to the next season.… Expand
Oct 27, 2012I don't mind a modern "Sherlock Holmes" variation and I like both Miller and Liu. Although in this case, given Holmes' personality, the show could also be called "Sherlock House".
Miller is the one who fuels the show with energy, something you can't say about Lucy Liu.
Sadly, there's no immediate chemistry between the two and Watson, albeit her backstory isn't a very interesting character and her motivation for assisting Holmes with his cases is not very compelling.
But far more problematic is the fact that Holmes' observations and deductions only come across as razor sharp because the cops are depicted as incompetent fools, only standing around, stating the obvious and not seeing one bit past what's apparent to the eye.
A high-level bank CEO dead in his big clean apartment with a heroin filled needle in his arm.
The scene screams "murder staged as suicide". What do the cops say? "Accidental death". Oh come on, guys!
I can look past the fact that Holmes' deductions often seem arbitrary and that others (e.g. the coroner) could come up with the same results and conclusions based on their own competence and work.
But Holmes looking like a genius because the cops around him are seemingly idiots that do no police work is a weakness that's hard to swallow week after week.
Thanks to Miller, the show still is watchable and it has the potential to be more the it is now, and that is just an average procedural.… Expand
Apr 8, 2013It's practically unavoidable that this show doesn't get compared to BBC's earlier take on setting Sherlock Holmes in modern times, however I believe some of the reviews written here do it quite an injustice. If you believe this series to be worth a 0, then apparently you don't really know what bad is.
Considering I like BBC's Sherlock, although I believe the 2nd season didn't quite live up to the first, it's not impossible for one to appreciate both renditions. Yes Watson is a woman. Yes, Sherlock makes mistakes. However it's these differences which makes me like the series. We get a stronger character as Watson as opposed to a 'lackey' of sorts. And a Sherlock Holmes who is not infallible, which makes for a far more likable character than other versions I've seen.
The observation that Elementary is at it's core a police procedural is correct, however it's one that does it right. It's because Sherlock makes mistaken deductions, or ones that seem wrong but end up being right on the nose, a case is mostly not obvious from the get go. The twist and turns in most episodes makes me want to keep on watching despite it 'merely' being a police procedural.… Expand
Jun 12, 2013Sherlock Holmes wasn't about horse drawn carts, or the nineteenth century, it was about an amazing detective and his sidekick. For me, Dr. Watson is more of a role than an actual gender, so the fact that Watson is played by a woman doesn't bother me. This show brings an exciting update to the ancient stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. We start off by seeing a new Holmes, almost the polar opposite of his BBC counterpart. This Holmes could quite possibly be regarded as a Hipster. Nonetheless, the way he gracefully danced around the first crime scene was awe inspiring; it was like it was Jonny Lee Miller's natural habitat. Also, the chemistry established in the first exchange between Holmes and Watson was strong. Before watching this show, I was quite nervous because there was already a similar program already present. After watching the pilot, I was instantly hooked on this quirky new update. It is far too different to "Sherlock" to be compared to it. I was also worried that the show would become a police procedural drama, but that's when I remembered that 56 of the 60 Sherlock Holmes stories were basically a police procedural. I can't wait to see what this show brings us for the next season and hope to see many more seasons following closely.… Expand
Jun 12, 2013I love this show. Holmes' deductive reasoning is a great take on the run on the crime of the mill crime show. The show moves at a great pace and both the male and female leads are easy to look at.
The only reason I don't give it a ten is because it changes it's formula later on in the season and I didn't really like that. Watch the show, just do it.
Nov 22, 2013This incarnation of Holmes may not be as flashy as some more recent takes on the character, but Miller brings so much energy and uniqueness to the role and it's so enjoyable just to tune in and watch him every week. Lucy Liu's Watson is no hapless sidekick and does a great job as both a foil to the more quirky Miller while being a great character in her own right.
Dec 16, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sherlock Holmes has finally come to America! As an avid fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works, as well as television-show crazy, I have to admit that I didn't expect much from this Sherlock redo. However, after the first season, I was blown away by the ingeniously produced show, Elementary.
The first thing that caught my attention was how similar the plot was to the real books that Doyle wrote. When explained, Sherlock's actions were all simple even though they did not appear so at first, giving me the same feeling that I got when reading the books. Also, the TV Show did not have the distracting sideline romance between Sherlock and Watson (who was in this case, a woman. Well casted!) that often gets in the way of a TV show. Also, in the first season, the last few episodes built on a mysterious figure from Sherlock's past, Jamie Moriarty/Irene Adler, both adaptations from book characters. The finale revealed almost everything, withholding some information to build suspense for the next season. Romance sort of got in the way in Season two, as Watson and Mycroft (Sherlock's brother) got too involved with each other, and the mysteries have been somewhat more obvious.
Lucy Liu and Jonny Lee Miller perfectly personify their characters. Chosen to represent Watson, Liu has the professionalism of the surgeon she used to be, as well as a captivating yet strict personality that often gets Sherlock frustrated by her limits. Jonny Lee Miller incorporates the old all-assuming air of the old Sherlock Holmes while adding his own sort of modern spin and humor into his character. The series has covered nearly all of the characters mentioned in the Adventures, Memoirs, and Return of Sherlock Holmes, something that not all TV shows have been able to do (*cough* *cough* Sherlock cough*) I also really liked how the casters changed many female actors to have male roles.
Unlike the "cheesiness" of some blood and effects in other shows, Sherlock had exemplary special effects and closely resembled authentic NYPD protocol. The music seemed to come in at right times, with the right themes, and never obscured the meaning of any of the words. However, Miller's British accent spoken softly (which he did rather often) interfered with my comprehension so I had to watch the show with captions more than once.
All in all, Elementary is the best adaptation of Sherlock Holmes that I have ever watched, and I look forward to the remainder of the season and (hopefully!) more seasons to come. If you're on the border between watching Sherlock and Elementary, I strongly recommend Elementary. It won't disappoint! Check it out if you haven't watched it, and hopefully you will become a die hard fan like many of us… Expand
Jan 6, 2014Nothing like the tired old attempts at re hashing the same old style thank god. Its about time a new perspective was put on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character and this is it. Sherlock has arrived in the present day. Jonny Lee Miller I.M.L.T.H.O has relegated all those before him to pretenders to the throne the same can be said of Lucy Liu`s Watson. No doubt there`s loads of sticks stuck in the mud denigrating it with banal statements like "its Americanised" but who cares. Its better and is a refreshing slant on something that has been getting tired. Excellent… Expand
Jan 24, 2014Jonny Lee Miller's rendition of Sherlock Holmes is simply the best portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in modern media yet. That, combined with the interesting dynamics between Watson and Holmes, the witty writing and interesting cases, make this one a winner.
Mar 14, 2014I really like the characters in this show - but why must so many in the cast mumble? I hadn't brought it up previously because I am in my 50's and have a hearing aid, but recently I have realized that many people I know of varying ages have simply stopped watching the show because it is so frustrating to lose three-fourth's of what Sherlock and Watson say. What a shame! I am on the verge myself of giving up....… Expand
Aug 17, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Elementary is an exceptional piece of work. J Lee M is bang on his character. that's his character, not the one written by Conan Doyle. of course, shows with such weighty subjects as The Most Famous Fictional Detective Television Has Ever Seen will attract its detractors who stand tip-toe in the wings for any sign of proof they were right all along in saying "No, no, i knew it would never work, didn't i tell you? no? are you sure? well, i told someone!" will ALWAYS find fault, no matter how obscure, in their insatiable need to exercise their well-honed righteous indignation, which is why they do it, and which is why good actors rarely if ever heed the bluff and guffaws of the critic. you know when you're in a pile of tosh, i certainly have in my lengthy career, and if you know what you're doing and how the show stands up to your own critical professional values and those of your trusted and equally committed colleagues you can walk any length of carpet, red or otherwise, with your head held high, and with no fear of facing either a damning personal review OR, worst of all, that nemesis of many a once sure-fire winner, a jumping shark. my only criticism is very slight, and one that has been addressed to the point that now i simply don't care, my mind has been changed, and for the greater good and even deeper depth of my enjoyment. i speak of the dreaded D-word. having read the entire opera of Sherlock Holmes novelettes a number of times over the years i understand his predilection for infrequent forays into varied mind-bending intoxicants, and it's not difficult to see a/ why, and b/ why not, it doing neither him nor his trusted companion and closest friend (which the uber-talented Miss Liu performs effortlessly, top marks) John Watson any noticeable harm at all. indeed, Holmes is vocally pro the D-word, noting astutely and correctly the enormous benefits to his sociopathic character after having imbibed such nefarious narcotics. no, Mr Miller pulls off HIS characters various and chronic (in the way Holmes is NOT addicted, chronic nor otherwise) addictions with absolute believability, as indeed he does with his personal, rarely private, yet invariably rather painful path to achieving freedom from them. in all, a truly masterful piece of drama, littered with countless equally masterful classes on the craft of acting. from the top two to pretty much everyone else. it brims with vignettes, nuances, and the moments delicate. beautifully and consummately crafted. a real joy. hence a ten. unlike 'Sherlock' to which, even in fairness for the work and effort clearly gone into it, there is no comparison. i mean, nicotine patches? don't be daft!… Expand
May 2, 2014Johnny Lee is awesome - writing is very witty. Right on par with the English version (both really engaging and entertaining shows), I actually grew to like Elementary a little more by the end of Season 1.
Aug 6, 2014Whoever is giving this show less than an 8/10 is just ridiculous! This show is addicting, creative, and will blow your mind! I discovered this show a month ago and ever since then I've been watching it non stop. I've seen a few of Lucy Liu's movies since I was in my teenage years and I'm so glad that she is doing a show now because I absolutely love her acting and as for Jonny Miller I haven't really seen any of his other shows/movies, but his acting in this tv series is outstanding. Can't wait to see season 3!… Expand
Oct 2, 2014In trying too hard to be original this show just seems to want to re-write the original characters in a contemporary way but it s missing the mark. I'm sure the producers were trying to make him different than the Cumberbatch Sherlock but went way overboard on it. Here Sherlock Holmes is a recovering drug addict, he's unclean and unshaven most of the time, is a slob, lives in a dump and looks like a bum. He's got a skilled surgeon who lost her confidence who is now a sponsor/social worker for recovering drug addict but then converts to detective work. For me that s a stretch. Now there s also Miller's robotic, unemotional rendering of the character that grates on my nerves (when i can understand what he's saying)
Notwitstanding those character flaws, the stories themselves are entertaining and the supporting cast is adequate. I don't see this show having a very long run.… Expand
Nov 17, 2014Just finished the first season and am not itching to see the second -- although I will probably see it. This obviously LOW budget sleuth drama is somewhat entertaining. Interesting to have a female Watson and nemesis. Some story lines are better than others. I LOVE Gregson. It is hard to buy Miller as Sherlock (Miller looks so emaciated and pasty). His acting is fine but he exudes absolutely no charisma. Lucy Liu is ok but doesn't emote as much as she should. I like it a tad better than Sherlock which became too fast paced, too techy -- like watching a smart phone. I condemned it after the second season although I could watch Benedict forever. Elementary -- is not bad and not good -- it is well -- elementary.… Expand
There's enough room left in the genre for another modern pairing, and Mr. Miller and Ms. Liu bring something memorably new to each character.
[A] highly satisfying update. [8 Oct 2012, p.57]
This is a slight but watchable show, yet more brain candy from CBS's vending machine.


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on his mind. Click the thumbnail above to check out his illustration. While it is unclear at this point if this is
a gits and shiggles sketch or something he plans to offer as a print, but we're hoping its the latter!
Dynamic Forces: Marvel
Star Wars #1
Exclusive Signed Variant Covers
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Dynamic Forces has just posted autographed versions of their exclusive Marvel
Star Wars #1
sketch cover by artist Greg Land.
The Force Awakens
TIE Fighter Helmet Revealed?
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November 28, 2014
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Our friend, artist Tom Hodges, has published an illustration based on the TIE Pilot helmet design seen in
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
. Click the image above to have a closer look and follow this link to
see the original post on Facebook
Entertainment Earth's Black Friday Sale Is Now On!
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November 28, 2014
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Now that you've seen the teaser trailer forty-six times,you are clear headed enough to buy some discounted
Star Wars
swag at Entertainment Earth's
Black Friday Sale
. Follow the link above to check it out.
Ladies And Gentlemen,
The Force Awakens
Teaser Trailer Is Up!
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November 28, 2014
at 09:02 AM CST |
Drop everything and follow this link right now to start marathon viewings of
The Force Awakens
Teaser Trailer
! We can't speak for everyone in the world, but we think its safe to assume most of the
Star Wars Generation
won't want to be disturbed for the next couple of hours!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
opens on December 18, 2015.
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Star Wars
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As part of their Black Friday sale, ShirtPunch are offering two
Star Wars
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Bounty Hunter
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The Daily Word in Jeter's last game, pot lollipops and ghosts
Hear from those who are on the frontlines in the fight against the Ebola virus.
Derek Jeter played his last game for the New York Yankees and scored a game-winning hit.
Ferguson's police chief joined a march of protesters as a sign of solidarity; however, not everyone was happy about it.
An Oklahoma man decapitated a woman during a workplace fight.
A US Border Patrol agent was arrested for assaulting a 14-year-old boy because he had a cellphone while being detained.
City employees spoke to a manager of AutoZone about chemicals seeping into a nearby drain that runs into the Rio Grande.
Ghost sighting at the Española police station!
Former APD Sgt. Adam Casaus is expected to take the stand today in his own defense after being accused of running a red light and killing a woman.
The federal government is set to pay Navajo Nation $554 million for mismanaging tribal resources.
A girl in Connecticut handed out pot-laced lollipops to her peers, one of whom was hospitalized.
The Daily Word in airstrike plans, Alison Krauss' imposter and a hearse parade
The White House kicks off it's "It's On Us" campaign to address sexual assault on campuses.
The American Freedom Defence Initiative has placed anti-Islamic ads on a hundred NYC buses and two subway entrances this week.
Deputies in North Florida are baffled after 51-year-old Donald Spirit killed seven of his family members, then turned the gun on himself.
Alabama District Court Judge Mark E. Fuller is being pressured to resign after being accused of assaulting his wife.
After Congress gave the "OK" for a plan to arm and train Syrian rebels, the Pentagon is waiting for President Obama to approve their airstrike list.
A New Mexican woman is in trouble for violating probation after impersonating bluegrass star Alison Krauss and conning an elderly man in Arkansas out of his life savings, his house and his cars.
After two New Mexico counties went to the Supreme Court to put two nonbinding questions about marijuana and taxes on the November election ballads, Secretary of State Dianna Duran went to the federal court to intervene. But they said they won't referee this issue.
Jesus Arredondo Soto has been convicted of killing a woman and her 1-year-old son in 2010. He faces up to two life sentences, plus more than 70 years in prison.
According to a statewide ABQ Journal poll, 50 percent of New Mexico voters opposed marijuana legalization, while 44 percent were in favor.
You ever see a parade of hearses? No? Head to Michigan this weekend.
Jesse Schulz
Rooster Roundabout: This week's music highlights
Writer Mark Lopez muses on a new Alicia Keys video, a surprise U2 record and Mary J. Blige's London sessions.
The Daily Word in Zeus, health care and Rebel Donut
South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The Navy is searching for a missing pilot after two jets crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
A woman in Blackstone, Mass., was arrested after the remains of three infants were found in her home.
Sorry, Mr. President. I was expecting Beyoncé.
Around 250,000 people in Virginia will lose their health insurance at the end of November.
Rebel Donut is going to be featured on the show "Donut Showdown" tonight on the Cooking Channel!
A crafty thief used her kid as she stole a credit card, then proceeded to give herself the royal treatment with a shopping spree.
A woman and her 2-year-old son are on the mend after two dogs brutally attacked them.
On comparing Albuquerque violence to other cities …
Zeus, the world's tallest dog, passed away this week. RIP big guy.
The Daily Word in yearbook woes, the job market and free pot
Economists say the job growth in August wasn't very good, but there's no reason to worry.
In Florida, a missing autistic boy was found unharmed; however, the man he was found with is suspected of four murders.
A Maine mother is fighting the state over a do-not-resuscitate order placed on her injured child.
Another individual has come forward to sue Penn State in regard to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Brooksville, Fla. vs. red light cameras
Open space officers located a group of hikers who went missing yesterday in the Embudito area. All three were unharmed.
The autopsy report has been released for the gruesome killing of Emily Lambert in March in Carlsbad, N.M.
People in Portales, N.M., are outraged at topless photos in a high school yearbook.
What's on your New Mexico bucket list?
Starting next summer, citizens in Berkeley, Calif., who make less than $32,000 can get free pot. Assuming they have a medical marijuana card, of course.
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Alibi Picks
King Kong of Car Shows: KongFusion 2014
A car show featuring live music by Chamillionaire, Paul Wall and more, as well as a bikini contest, Car Limbo, exhibitions and more.
Jesse Schulz
Rooster Roundabout: This week's music highlights
Wherein writer Mark Lopez muses on declining album sales, a new track by Usher and Chuck Berry's big win!
The Daily Word in "Longmire" cancellation, kids with guns and affirmative consent
Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death last year for fatally shooting 13 people at Ft. Hood, Texas, in 2009, has asked to be made a citizen of the Islamic State.
California passes an "affirmative consent" bill to address the problem of rape on campuses.
A police officer in Atlanta was arrested for allegedly killing a woman he met online and then burning her body.
Soaring rents prove problematic for people living in urban areas, as that's where everyone wants to be.
The Washington Post on young children and guns.
Albuquerque authorities are investigating a robbery at a Dairy Queen, during which an employee shot and killed the suspected robber.
So, not only did they still a car, but they left a bag of caca and a gun?
A judge will decide today whether to grant the $350,000 buyout for former APS Superintendent Winston Brooks.
"Longmire," formerly shot in Garson Studios in Santa Fe, has been canceled. Now fans wonder whether another network will pick it up for a fourth season.
A couple guys found out why those rocks in Death Valley move.
Alibi Picks
Let it Burn: The 90th Burning of Zozobra
Kick off the Fiestas de Santa Fe with the burning of Will Shuster's Zozobra, staged every year by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe.
A Peek Into Process
Christo gives a talk about innovation and invention
An artist in every sense of the word, Christo started with ideas, put them on sketches, collages and diagrams, then made them into three dimensional installations that took over large plots of land.
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Terri Degenkolb's Round Robin Quilt
A creative explosion was the result when four quilt designers took on a project that pushed all their personal boundaries. Watch how this quilt evolved with a little coloring outside of the lines.
Terri's Finished Quilt
Instead, Terri framed the exterior with a modified sawtooth border to bring the black fabric out to the edge, framing the finished piece.
Terri's Reveal
Seeing her Playing with Crayons quilt for the first time elicited peals of laughter and delight.
Terri's Fun
Terri's goal of wanting to have fun in this designer team experiment appears to have met her expectations!
Terri's Thoughts
Hear Terri and the other designers talk about the No-Rules Round Robin and Terri's quilt.
Round 1: Terri
Terri stenciled her mantra on her quilt center with oil-based Shiva Artist's Paintstiks. Appliquéd bird and flower motifs add color.
Round 2: Terry
Dividing by four the length of red fabric remaining in the box, Terry cut strips for a simple border, adding Log Cabin blocks at each corner.
Round 3: Gudrun
Gudrun continued the asymmetrical angles from the quilt's center star to make a variation on Friendship Stars.
Round 4: Kari
Kari added dimension with double-sided scallops that she highlighted with black decorative stitching, prairie points, and buttons.
Terri's Final Touches
After the reveal, Terri and designer Kari Carr experimented with leftover fabrics to add on additional borders to Terri's quilt.
Terri Rethinks It
In the end, they decided it was better without the additional border.
Terri's Finished Quilt
Instead, Terri framed the exterior with a modified sawtooth border to bring the black fabric out to the edge, framing the finished piece.
Playing with Crayons
Terri's quilt label included a brief description of the challenge itself. It reads:
Four designers wanted to play...
to create without rules...
to challenge ourselves...
to inspire us...
to change us...
but mostly because
we wanted to have FUN
We had an idea...
We went with it...
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Consciousness In The Cell
The World's Most Complex Network Lies in Our Brain
With the aid of the perfect structures in the human brain, we have the ability to perform a number of tasks at the same time. For example, you can drive a car while at the same time working with the dials on the cassette player and being in control of the steering wheel. Even though you are doing a number of things at once, you do not crash into the car on the road in front. While controlling the accelerator with your feet, still you can understand exactly what is being reported on the news broadcast on the radio. You can continue a conversation with a passenger where you left off. In short, you can perform a good number of different things simultaneously thanks to your brain's extraordinary capacity.
Facilitating this cooperation is the interdependence of the brain's nerve cells, which number about 10 billion. Some 100 trillion connections facilitate communication among these cells. In Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, Michael Denton explains just how huge a number 100 trillion really is:
The extraordinary character of our brain does not end with the sheer number of its neural connections, because every one of the 100 trillion is in the exact place where it's needed. If even one of these connections were in the wrong spot, there would be a fault in this network, with very grave consequences. But this does not happen. Apart from a few exceptional diseases, people continue their existence as a result of trillions of miraculous processes that come naturally to them.
Darwinists claim that these 100 trillion connections arose as a result of coincidences. According to them, some 10 billion of the 100 trillion cells in the human body somehow decided, on their own, to become nerve cells and consequently adopted the required shape and changed their features—all at once! Not content with this miraculous display, they connected to each other perfectly, using 100 trillion connections, without even one of them being incorrect. This Darwinist claim is akin to saying that New York City's electricity network came about coincidentally after a storm one night and allowed current to reach every single house, bar none.
It's clear and evident that a superior power formed and controls this perfect system. This Power is the Creator of us all—God.


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A Danish psychologist who worked with young Muslims in a Copenhagen jail gives a harrowing warning to the West.
Among Criminal Muslims
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Here's an awesomely delicious combo: somebody makes a pizza for you with all your favorite toppings, using fresh ingredients, and then you get to bake it at home, claim all the credit, and enjoy it piping hot.
That's the idea behind Papa Murphy's take 'n' bake pizza shops. Drop in and order one of your favorite pizzas (including stuffed-crust and thin-crust varieties) or design your own from over 20 toppings. Watch as it's made right in front of you, bring it home, pop it in the oven, and bingo: pizza perfection. Papa Murphy's even has appetizers, salads, and desserts to round out your meal.
This $10 gift card is good for anything on the menu. Sound too good to be true? It's not ... but your pizza will taste that way.
Papa Murphy's, started in 1981, is the world's largest take 'n' bake pizza company. There are over 1,200 stores in 37 states, so there's sure to be one near you. The company believes in great quality, great value, and great customer service. Of course, the thing you'll probably notice first is their pizzas' fantastic taste!


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Ultimate RestorationsThe Midmer-Losh: The World's Largest Pipe Organ | Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Built in Atlantic City in 1929, the Midmer-Losh still holds the title as the world's largest musical instrument, as well as the world's most complicated mechanical system. With over 33,000 pipes, and blowers requiring hundreds of horsepower, this Goliath requires an involved 10-million-dollar restoration and takes viewers back to an era unequaled in design and craftsmanship.
Financial Solutions For YouSuze Orman | Sunday, 5 p.m.
Up-to-date advice on a broad set of financial issues from Suze Orman, America's most recognized expert in personal finance, include: how to invest; whether to buy or rent a home; saving for retirement; what kind of life insurance to buy; wills and trusts; student loans and more. Orman offers tangible information on managing money today and how to make smarter choices towards a more economically secure future.
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60s Rock, Pop and SoulFriday | 8:30 p.m.
60s POP, ROCK & SOUL: MY MUSIC is a concert hosted by beloved icons Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits ("I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am") and Davy Jones of The Monkees ("Daydream Believer"). The special features hits and favorites of the AM radio era: Paul Revere & The Raiders ("Kicks"), Gary Lewis & The Playboys ("This Diamond Ring"), The Kingsmen ("Louie, Louie"), The Ventures ("Hawaii Five-O"), Question Mark & The Mysterians ("96 Tears") and Jefferson Starship ("Somebody to Love"). Every song is a classic from the decade of peace, love and profound social change - sung by performers who represent a period of time that resonates through the generations.
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Secrets of Her Majesty's Secret ServiceMonday | 7 p.m.
Her Majesty's Secret Service, or MI6 as it is known, is the world's most legendary spy agency, thanks to the James Bond stories. Set up in 1909 as the Secret Service Bureau, the existence of MI6 was not formally acknowledged until 1994 — which goes a long way toward understanding the modus operandi of this government agency. Initially, the bureau was set up to control secret intelligence operations overseas, particularly concentrating on Imperial Germany's activities. With unprecedented access to some of the key players in British espionage, this film lifts the veil on the shadowy world of spying, going back in time and behind the scenes to look at some the world's most calculated and delicately executed operations.
A Night of GivingThursday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m.
Showcasing Local Artists -- Supporting Local Public Television
Local artists include:
- Randy & Joy Turner from Larkfield Glass (Paris, IL)
- Jerry Rhoads (St. Joseph, IL) - Woodtuning
- Jeanette Huisinga (Casey, IL) - The Yarn Shop
- Pottery from Dwain Naragon (EIU Faculty)
This night of giving allows our viewers to give to their local public television station and in return WEIU will offer viewers a wonderful handmade thank you gift from a local artist.
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Islands Without Cars with Kira HesserFrance's Isle of Porquerolles | Monday, 9:30 p.m.
Just 20 minutes by boat from France's famed Cote d'Azur, the island of Porquerolles is dotted with five small ranges of hills, lined with cliffs and beaches and is renowned for the best weather in France with 275 sunny days per year.
In 1912, the entire island was purchased by Francois Joseph Fournier as a wedding present for his second wife. He then planted ... among other things ... 500 acres of vineyards ... and built a hotel. Everything is small, intimate and bathed in the scent of eucalyptus and pine. There are no beachside shops or fast food. There is no smoking allowed outside of the village. And building on the island is mostly forbidden. What there is, is nature ... a grand hotel ... and a great story of conservation and consideration.
Masterpiece: Mystery!Miss Marple: Greenshaw's Folly | Saturday, 8 p.m.
When an old family friend and her young son turn to Miss Marple for assistance, she finds them work and lodging at nearby Greenshaw's Folly, the family home of an eccentric botanist. All seems well, until the house's loyal butler dies unexpectedly. When another houseguest goes missing, Miss Marple begins a search for the truth, unveiling secrets of both the past and present. Fiona Shaw (Harry Potter) guest stars.
Second OpinionAddiction to Pain Medications | Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Patient Story: What usually starts innocently enough as taking pain medication appropriately prescribed by a doctor, can turn into a deadly addiction for some. Jennifer Matesa shares her story of the darkest days of her addiction to her recovery.
Myth or Medicine: Do pain medications lead to addiction?
Second Opinion 5: Five signs of opioid pain medication abuse.
Masterpiece: Mystery!Miss Marple Season 7: A Caribbean Mystery | Saturday, 8 p.m.
While staying at a lavish tropical island hotel, Miss Marple investigates the sudden death of a fellow guest. She and a curmudgeonly business tycoon unravel a web of deceit, murder and "dark magic," leaving Miss Marple to consider every one of the hotel's guests as a suspect. Sir Antony Sher ("God on Trial") guest stars.
Masterpiece: Mystery!Inspector Lewis: The Lions of Nemea | Monday, 8 p.m.
After a difficult start, Lewis and Hathaway seem to have settled back into their former relationship, and Maddox has become integral to the team. Their abilities are tested as they investigate the brutal murder of Rose, an American Classics student. Suspicion immediately falls on a young professor who had recently broken off an affair with her, but as the detectives delve further into the case, they only find more secrets and murky motives.
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Favorite Show on WEIU-TV: EIU sports - go Panthers!!!
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Brian Marxman - Fireworks
Brian Marxman is a former law enforcement officer who has a love for fireworks. It started out simple and small on Lake Sara back in the late 80's. Today, Brian and his crew put on fireworks shows that entertain thousands of people in the region.
Brian would love for you to tune in to Effingham: This is Our Story on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us!
Johnna Schultz - Effingham Public Library
Consuello Luttrell was not originally from Effingham. But this vibrant and determined woman became a force to be reckoned with in her adopted town. Johnna Schultz tells us the story about how Consuello Luttrell saw what needed to be done for the Library and the children of Effingham and how she will long be remembered for her good deeds.
Johnna would love for you to tune in to Effingham: This is Our Story on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us!


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Some con artists work and travel in organized groups. These "travelers" descend on an area, scam as many local residents as possible, and move on. Groups of scammers from South Carolina and Virginia often travel through North Carolina on their way back home for the holidays.
The travelers usually begin their con by knocking on your door, offering to pave your driveway, fix your roof, paint your home, or make other repairs. In most cases, their repairs are unnecessary, overpriced and poorly done, if the scammers do any real work at all.
These teams of con artists are also known to use "distraction" scams, where one or two people keep a homeowner occupied while a third crook, who may pretend to be ill or pregnant, scours the place stealing cash, jewelry and other valuables.
Many of these firms and individuals are now prohibited from doing business in North Carolina after Attorney General Cooper took action against them in court. But the best protection against scammers is a well-informed consumer. Be very skeptical when someone knocks on your door offering to do work, no matter how convincing they may be.
If you spot travelers or other suspicious groups operating in your neighborhood, call local law enforcement. If you think you've been scammed, report it to the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or filing a complaint online at www.ncdoj.gov.
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Official says 10 factories set alight in anti-China protest in southern Vietnam.
When pigs fly? Not on this US Airways plane
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (AP) — This was a pig that truly could not fly. The pig was ordered off a U. Full Story
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Venezuela gets ballet commemorating Chavez's life
CARACS, Venezuela (AP) — In life, Venezuela's exuberant leader Hugo Chavez often captivated supporters by bursting into song, even the occasional dance. Full Story
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Millennium Falcon, stormtroopers and TIE fighters will return, plus some new faces.


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