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It seems like a lifetime ago that America bid farewell to Kate Gosselin and her brood of eight kids, but it's been just three years since the final episode of Kate Plus 8 aired on TLC.
Time for a reunion!
That's not to say the divorced Gosselin is planning to meet back up with ex-husband Jon, but viewers will finally be reunited with the reality TV mom we all wanted to hate.
TLC has announced plans for a new one-hour special of Kate Plus 8, set to air sometime in 2014.
The special will bring fans up to speed with what Kate and her eight children have been up to since the series went off the air.
Jon, however, won't be at the party. Kate's ex-husband is now a waiter living in Pennsylvania, but earlier this year he told In Touch Weekly that he's working on his own tell-all book.
Dinosaurs tour returning to U.S.
The dinosaurs are ready to roar again across America – but they're sporting a new look.
Walking with Dinosaurs, the Arena Spectacular is coming back to the U.S. and Canada – its first visit to North America since its inaugural 2007 tour – and many of its lifelike puppets will be wearing downy feathers, reflecting recent discoveries.
The show travels 200 million years from Triassic to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, features 20 life-size dinosaurs from 10 species, including a mother Tyrannosaurus Rex and her baby, both of which will have feathers.
NatGeo to chronicle 90s in miniseries
Nostalgia gets closer and closer to real time. The National Geographic Network says it will air a miniseries this summer on the 1990s.
The project premieres this July on the cable network and follows on the heels of National Geographic's success chronicling the 1980s last spring.
The network said some 120 people who made some mark on the 1990s have been interviewed, including actress Susan Sarandon and rock singer Courtney Love.
It will examine the Clinton presidency and rise of Osama bin Laden.
Crystal, Gad to star in new FX series
Billy Crystal has agreed to star in a new television series in which he's paired with Josh Gad in a story about two comics in a generational clash.
The series is called The Comedians. It's set to air on the FX network next year.
FX said Wednesday it has ordered 13 episodes.
The Comedians is based on a format popular in Sweden and will look at a late-night TV show on which egos and generations collide.
Crystal has been well known for movie roles, a Saturday Night Live stint and repeated turns as Academy Awards host. But his last role in a regular TV series was on the 1970s ABC sitcom Soap.

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4 bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, sleeps 12 w/optional 1 bedroom guest house sleeps 4
This property offers the choice of a fabulous 4 bedroom house that sleeps up to 12, plus for larger groups an optional private, one bedroom guest house down the hill that sleeps 4. Both properties can accommodate a total of 16 people.
This Woodstock Handmade House was featured on Fine Living TV and on the back cover of the book, Woodstock's Famous Handmade Houses. The spacious three-story, southwestern inspired house has beautiful wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, a Spanish-style wood burning fireplace which all combine to give it a tranquil and comfortable feeling that will have you coming back time and time again! The house is located on a secluded road, in the Byrdcliffe area of Woodstock minutes from the center of town. The property comprises of a master bedroom, three guest bedrooms, three full bathrooms (the master bath a has two-person Jacuzzi and skylight), a living room and dining area, a well stocked kitchen with glass tile and stainless steel appliances, a sun deck with outdoor dining area. A large family room and a second service kitchen, with easy access to the grilling area, are located on the garden level, which leads out onto the blue stone patio, where you can relax with a soak in the spa hot tub, whilst overlooking two private wooded acres.
Layout of main house: Garden level - family room, service kitchen, 1 queen bedroom, 1 full bath, hot tub, blue slate patio Main level - living room, dining area, kitchen, sun deck, 2 queen bedrooms, 1 full bath, laundry
Upper level - master suite with queen bed, en-suite bathroom and Jacuzzi bath
Layout of guest house (located down the hill from the house, very private): Spacious 1,000 sq ft cabin comprises of 1 private queen bedroom, open living and dining area, kitchen, bathroom. Queen size futon in living room.
Activities and Attractions: Located just 2 hours north of New York City and easily accessible from the north this is an ideal year round location for families or individuals looking to reconnect with nature. Woodstock and the environs offer incredible hiking, biking, rock climbing, swimming in natural spring-fed pools, kayaking and in the winter months, skiing at nearby Hunter, Belleayre and Windham Mountains. If you want culture there is plenty of it, including: the Woodstock Film Festival, Arts & Crafts Festivals, art galleries and antique shops. Not to mention, the fall foliage is spectacular! The quaint Village of Saugerties is a few minutes down the road. It's known for its easy access to the Hudson River for boating and sailing and is home to H.I.T.S., a major equestrian center. Saugerties hosts many festivals and events such as the Garlic Festival and the Pro Musica Concerts.
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- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Singles
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- non smoking only
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About Christine Barker
I've enjoyed a diversified life with careers in Environmental science (which I studied), entertainment, real estate and design. I live in New York but grew up in Canada and Bermuda, two wildly different climes! When it comes to property I tend to prefer the extremes....extreme country, or extreme city, and that's one of the things I love about Woodstock. It's less than two hours from New York City, but it's a million miles away with respect to it's ambiance, culture and attitude. Woodstock is a fabulous combination of getting away from it all while still having plenty to do.
Christine Barker purchased this chalet in 2002
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It is a well built classic Woodstock home with amazing woodwork, great angles, and many interesting details. I fell in love with it the moment I walked through the door! It's very private and set back in the woods, but it's minutes to the center of town. Stained glass windows everywhere. It's the perfect mountain home and I love to escape there whenever I can...and I love to see others create wonderful memories there as well!
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As one of the oldest arts colonies and one of the most culturally rich small towns in America, Woodstock is also situated in one of the most protected and dramatic wildlife areas in the Northeast. No matter what you seek: culinary excellence, culture, summer concerts, adventure, hiking at its best!!! It all awaits you right here.
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The Babadook
The finest and most genuinely provocative horror movie to emerge in this still very-new century
The finest and most genuinely provocative horror movie to emerge in this still very-new century
It's a fascinating look into a creative process that has been essential to the history of animation, but it could have been tighter as a…
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
Patrice Leconte's "Monsieur Hire" is a tragedy about loneliness and erotomania, told about two solitary people who have nothing else in common. It involves a…
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A photo essay following Londoners through Roger Ebert's Perfect London Walk.
An interview with Jürgen Fauth, longtime film critic for About.com, and author of the anthology "Raves."
A report on films that screened at the 2014 San Diego Asian Film Festival.
A report on films that screened at the 2014 San Diego Asian Film Festival.
A report on "Song of the Sea" and "Over Your Dead Body" at the 2014 AFI Fest.
A tribute to Jessica Lange on her acceptance of the Kirk Douglas Award.
A review of the new Criterion release of Monte Hellman's "The Shooting" and "Ride in the Whirlwind."
* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist's work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.
An excerpt from the October 2014 edition of "Bright Wall/Dark Room" on "The Hunger."
An interview with film critic Leonard Maltin.
A new look at the role of hero and villain in Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner."
An excerpt from "Tom Cruise: Anatomy of An Actor."
Is art a mirror of reality? Should it be?
A tribute to Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger, designer of the titular creature of the "Alien" series.
A history of movies not directly based on comic books but definitely inspired by them.
Richard Roeper reflects on his long friendship and professional association with Roger Ebert.
Recent titles released on Blu-ray.
Jimmy Fallon begins his tenure on the Tonight Show; Five modern films that should be turned into literature; An extended take on the extended version of The Counselor; "Dream Projects" turned disasters; Reviews of seasons 2 of House of Cards.
The first in a monthly series of video essays about unloved films, Scout Tafoya's video essay is an appreciation of "Alien 3," the debut feature by David Fincher.
Science fiction films of the 1950s gave women surprisingly prominent roles as scientists.
The 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination; critical reviews of a critical review of Sarah Silverman's career; Guillermo Del Toro's biggests firsts; an official video for "Like a Rolling Stone"; is Harvey "Scissorhanding" his company's awards site?
An open letter from Woody Allen; an Edna Krabappel tribute; the possibility of a "Prometheus 2"; why film festivals reject good films; the return of "Black Angel" (the film meant to precede "Empire Strikes Back").
Ridley Scott's new film, whose production was interrupted by the suicide of the director's brother Tony, is a weird melding of their styles, concerns and temperaments.
More debate about the future of U.S. healthcare reform; Twitch Film apologizes to director Sono Sion; friends don't let friends remake "Ben-Hur"; how television does better by women than movies do; deconstructing a "Carlito's Way" scene.
Marie writes: Ever intrepid, club member Sandy Kahn has submitted an intriguing quartet of finds involving a series of Hollywood auctions set to begin at the end of July 2013. Sandy has shared similar things in the past and as before, club members are invited to freely explore the wide variety of collectibles & memorabilia being auctioned LIVE by "Profiles in History". Note: founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the nation's leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts.
Marie writes: There was a time when Animation was done by slaves with a brush in one hand and a beer in the other. Gary Larson's "Tales From the Far Side" (1994) was such a project. I should know; I worked on it. Produced by Marv Newland at his Vancouver studio "International Rocketship", it first aired as a CBS Halloween special (Larson threw a party for the crew at the Pan Pacific Hotel where we watched the film on a big screen) and was later entered into the 1995 Annecy International Animated Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix. It spawned a sequel "Tales From the Far Side II" (1997) - I worked on that too. Here it is, below.
Marie writes: As some of you may have heard, a fireball lit up the skies over Russia on February 15, 2013 when a meteoroid entered Earth's atmosphere. Around the same time, I was outside with my spiffy new digital camera - the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. And albeit small, it's got a built-in 20x zoom lens. I was actually able to photograph the surface of the moon!
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Robert Zemeckis' new film "Flight" (2012) returns us to the terrain of live action after his three consecutive animated films (two of which were happy movies about Christmas). Here, he makes it clear from the very first scene that this is a far edgier Zemeckis. It is far more graphic and far more emotional than anything we have previously seen from him. The result is on the outside a big budget public service announcement, while on the inside, a film far more complicated than it seems.
As we race further and faster toward a global war between Christians and Muslims, and as we feel compelled to choose sides, I have to think back to my childhood. One of the blessings of my youth is that my parents raised me in the simple, small life of the South Suburbs of Chicago. When we landed, the overwhelming majority of South Asian immigrants took residence in the North and West sides. The blessing is not that I was raised away from most other Pakistanis and Indians. Rather, that I grew up in a town that boldly, humbly calls itself a "Community of Churches." It is a small town that banned all business on Sundays and prohibited any liquor sales any time of the day or week. And, what becomes more important is that when watching a film like Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven" (2005), I remember my wonderful neighbors, childhood friends, and teachers far more than I remember the television and internet bigots who today masquerade as Christians, no matter how many of them there seem to be.
OK, this is where it really gets interesting. Forget the consensus Top 50 Greatest Movies of All Time; let's get personal. Sight & Sound has now published the top 250 titles in its 2012 international critics poll, the full list of more than 2,000 movies mentioned, and all the individual lists of the 845 participating critics, academics, archivists and programmers, along with any accompanying remarks they submitted. I find this to be the most captivating aspect of the survey, because it reminds us of so many terrific movies we may have forgotten about, or never even heard of. If you want to seek out surprising, rewarding movies, this is a terrific place to start looking. For the past few days I've been taking various slices at the "data" trying to find statistical patterns, and to glean from the wealth of titles some treasures I'd like to heartily recommend -- and either re-watch or catch up with myself.
I know we're supposed to consider the S&S poll a feature film "canon" -- a historically influential decennial event since 1952, but just one of many. I don't disagree with Greg Ferrara at TCM's Movie Morlocks ("Ranking the Greats: Please Make it Stop") when he says that limiting ballots to ten all-time "best" (or "favorite," "significant," "influential" titles is incredibly limiting. That's why I think perusing at the critics' personal lists, the Top 250 (cited by seven critics or more) and the full list of 2,045 films mentioned is more enjoyable pastime.
It's wise to remember that, although the top of the poll may at first glance look relatively conservative or traditional, there's a tremendous diversity in the individual lists. Even the top vote-getter, "Vertigo," was chosen by less than one quarter of the participants.
Does groundbreaking cinema go hand in hand with movie greatness? That's a question answered by Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" (1982). Like "Metropolis" before it, here's a rare film with sequences that generate a sense of awe. Even though we now live in an age when the creation of extraordinary cities of the future has become routine thanks to digital effects, it's hard to imagine the Canyons of Coruscant (in the "Star Wars" prequels); the futuristic Washington in "Minority Report" or even the forthcoming versions of present day cities (in the new adaptation of "Total Recall") without the influence of "Runner" and none of these examples keep the audience's eyes fixed to the screen like Scott's Los Angeles of 2019. Here's a director whose doesn't just use special-effects to tell a story, he creates visual works of art in every frame of his films.


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Last night saw the airing of two new ads for the iPhone 4S that featured celebrities Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. Both thirty-second spots showed the celebs using Siri in their home environment. Jackson used Apple's personal assistant software to help him plan a "date night" and cook a meal, while the ad with Deschanel saw her using Siri on a rainy day.
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Total weather protection that packs into its own pocket.
Whether you're hiking the high Rockies in the summer or exploring ancient Incan ruins in Peru, the potential for serious rain showers exists every day. Always be prepared for wet weather with the Patagonia Men's Torrentshell Jacket. Made from H2No Performance shell fabric, this minimalist shell provides Patagonia's highest level of waterproof and breathable protection. Plus, the jacket can be stuffed into its own front pocket so you'll always have space to bring it along.
- H2No Performance Standard shell fabric is made from nylon ripstop with a waterproof/breathable barrier and a Deluge DWR finish to provide Patagonia's highest level weather protection
- Fully taped seams and DWR treated zippers keep wet conditions out
- Regular fit leaves room for layers on chilly days
- Underarm zips provide ventilation
- Fixed helmet compatible hood rolls down for compact storage and provides added protection in stormy weather
- Entire jacket can be stuffed into the front pocket for compact storage
- Micro-fleece lined neck is soft against skin
- Adjustable cuffs and a drawcord hem seal to keep moisture out and warmth in
- Two front pockets stow essentials and warm up cold hands
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Solid everyday jacket
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
The Torrentshell blow every other jacket in their category out of the water. Super waterproof, comfy non-stiff jacket. Really a good all around jacket that you can wear over anything and everything.
Stands up to New Orleans/South Louisiana
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
and if it can do that, it can stand up to anything. Ive run one of these for rainy season camping trips and for cruising around town. Good looking jacket, that I dont ever mind wearing to a pub or even a late season Mardi Gras parade. And, it is rugged enough to run around the swamps or woods with.
I especially dig the soft suede type material around the neck so you dont get rubbed raw by zippers or anything.
Chris Purkey
Size true to fit
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I usually buy a size smaller on Patagonia, but took a swag and bought this true to size and it fit perfectly. I'm 170 and 5'8" and got a Medium. Love this jacket. Very comfortable, keeps me dry.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
I took a risk on the Torrentshell since I have enjoyed about every other Patagonia product I have purchased. So far, I have not been disappointed. The jacket is extremely breathable, light, and packs extremely small. Looking forward to taking out on the trail. I am 6' 215 and the XL fits perfectly.
Good value, looks great
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
This jacket does the job well. Wish the hood was a little bigger. Looks nice, typically fantastic Patagonia quality.
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs large
I'm 6'1 and 170 lbs. I normally wear a large shirt or jacket, the large Torrentshell was bigger than I like, long in the sleeves, long in the body, a little baggy in the chest. Normal size might be right if you like extra room, if you like you clothes at all on the fitted side, I'd recommend going down a size.
Good jacket for the price
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
I got this jacket for my dad when he went over to Ireland. He was a bit skeptical about paying this much for a rain jacket. I told him not to worry, it's a Patagonia. He didn't quite understand. When he got back from Ireland he couldn't stop telling me how awesome his jacket was and how dry it kept him. Now he understands.
Good for the money thus far
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
Still new to me, but thus far has been good. I was able to put it through a pretty good rain-stormy day while biking to work. It kept the rain out well, seem to breath relatively well (compared to my old jackets). The pit zips were a struggle to open while biking with a hand on the bars as they got hung up on the jacket. Also the hood almost covers my entire helmet, but not quite. I'm sure it would cover a mountaineering helmet without question. The pit zips are a really nice feature to cool off on humid day. Thus far I'm happy with my purchase. I'll try to update this review in a few months (after summer passes).
Good so far
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
I have been caught in a couple rain storms and was glad to have it. Seems to breath well also.
I'm 5'11", 165 and I got a small and it fits just about right (my arms are a little long and it still works just fine).
I am 5'4 and I just ordered a small, will it fit?
I am looking for a good rain shell. Which...
I am looking for a good rain shell. Which jacket do you recommend, Marmot Precip, Patagonia Torrentshell, or Mountain Hardwear Plasmic?
Mike D Hilverda
The Patagonia Torrentshell is an excellent option. Personally I prefer the Torrentshell and Precip over the Plasmic because they have pit-zips and I feel like the fit is a little better. Between the torrentshell and Precip it is really a matter of fit. The Torrentshell is going to fit just a little shorter in the torso and slimmer than the Precip.
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I received this jacket a few days ago and I simply couldn't be happier. I am 6ft 1, 180lbs and the large fits perfect! This morning, I took the pooch for a walk in a complete downpour and stayed 100% dry from the waist up. The hood is fantastic and easily adjustable. Moreover, the material is incredible: lightweight and comfortable (i.e. the liner will not stick to your skin). I had originally ordered the NF venture, I'm glad I made the switch!
Dr Hapiauer
Looks good even when sitting b*+c#...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I've had this jacket for 3 years now. I've thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in it. I've worn it through 2 hurricanes (Irene and Isaac), heavy snow storms/blizzards in Michigan, and the everyday rain of New Orleans. It's kept me dry and warm. Could it be more breathable? Of course, but for the price you can't beat it.
Lexi Dowdall
Hahahaha. I admire the legs through the console technique, +3 pts.
Dr Hapiauer
That was out of necessity. I had excruciating tendenitis in both knees. And needed to make room for Lucy.
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift
- Fit: True to size
Got this for my father and it fits like a charm. This jacket is light and packable with enough waterproof protection to hold over a storm.
Disappointed (again) with Patagonia
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
- Fit: Runs small
I want to wear Patagonia, I swear I do. The reputation, the history, the quality. Yet every time I buy their gear, it lets me down. Mostly due to size, but more and more due to quality (or perceived quality). I'm not abnormally sized: athletic build 5'8"/175. Patagonia Large feels like XL and Medium feels like Small. I bought the Medium, and there was no way this was going over anything more than a shirt. Yet Large is too long, and has room for me to shove one of my kids inside along with me. This is at least the 5th piece of Patagonia gear that I've tried with disappointing results. Also, this jacket also didn't have that quality feel I've always associated with Patagonia. For lack of a more detailed explanation, it felt cheap. How substantial should a rain shell feel? More than this one. This had a cheap imported feel. For $130 I want a technical rain shell that doesn't feel like something hanging at Target. I know I'll keep trying Patagonia, but it would be nice if they'd meet me half way.
Menglin G.
5'8''/175 is pretty bulky I think...
I'm speechless.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
Got this for use as my shell and I definitely made a great choice. First off the fit: I normally like my jacket a little big and I got a Large and it fits perfect. I have full use of my pockets when I have my Harness on. Not to mention the fact is compacts into its own pocket!!!! I got it right when we have a horrible winter storm come through southern OH, and the jacket has kept me completely dry. Even in a full rain My shirt I was wearing stayed dry. Amazing jacket, one down side that I knew when I bought was only two pockets. But thats not hard to get over. Love it!!!
Ty Nelson
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Corey from Patagonia shares his thoughts on the best selling Torrentshell rain and travel jacket.
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Great Jacket!
Bought this jacket along with the women's and absolutly love. Great protection and comfort. perfect in rainy/windy weather,
Rusty Piranha
Nice jacket.
Decently waterproof. Sick looking jacket!!
Great jacket.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Second one of these I've purchased. Gave one to my son at college because he lost my old marmot. This was better than my marmot and I'm a huge fan of theirs. Wore this in a pouring mountain rain stuck outside for a good hour+ and emerged completely dry. Really pleased with waterproof aspect. The hood is helpful and it's overall typical high quality Patagonia. Can't go wrong.
Peter Koch
Bang for your buck
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
This is a good rain shell for the price, but is not Patagonia quality. It fits true to size, looks good, packs down well and protects from the rain, but I found myself getting very hot and sweaty in it, in not super hot temps. Besides breathability, it is a good product. Bottom line; its going to be as good or better than the other options for this price range, just not classic patagonia quality that comes with the name.


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Through Instagram, Justin Gabriel stated that is not going to be doing the ice bucket challenge. The WWE star revealed that he takes cold showers every day. He also stated that he would much rather see people donating the full amount instead of doing the challenge in order to donate a smaller amount. To his credit, Gabriel has already donated to the cause.
August 21, 2014
A picture of Randy Orton being pulled over by a police officer in Florida because the tint on his car was darker than the state allows. The WWE star posted the image on his Instagram account and stated that the authorities should have bigger fish to fry than to simply pull over someone with tint that is too dark.
July 21, 2014
A somewhat interesting thing took place backstage at Monday Night Raw this week. Naomi Knight took a picture of herself with Kevin Hart and uploaded it to Instagram. However, the WWE diva made the mistake of including John Cena and Kane, who are fighting in the story line, in the background. Luckily, she was able to remove and edit the photo before management caught on.
June 17, 2014
"In good news, 'I'll be wrestling again soon' will actually be happening. Please be patient because nothing happens until the dust settles. Thank you again for your unwavering support. I'll continue to be active on Twitter and Instagram, and I'm working on setting up a Facebook. Much love." - Evan Bourne discusses his WWE release
June 13, 2014
The Samoan presence in WWE has just gotten a little bit stronger, as Savelina Fanene is now under a developmental contract with the company. She is related to the Rock and does have an athletic background. Savelina recently noted on Instagram that she had moved to Orlando, where she will be training for the next year at the WWE Performance Center.
May 10, 2014
A picture of Curt Hawkins' pretty girlfriend from Instagram. The WWE star said she was not only was his Woman Crush Wednesday, but his crush for every day as well.
April 28, 2014
Through Instagram, the Rock informed his fans that he has started shooting the new San Andreas film. The movie will be about the biggest earthquake to ever hit the city of Los Angeles. Filming is taking place in Australia, where the former WWE star has been participating in rescue training over the last several days. The movie is expected to draw huge numbers.
April 25, 2014
While the widespread assumption is that CM Punk has been avoiding everyone in WWE since walking out on the company, it looks like he has been keeping up with Rey Mysterio. The masked superstar revealed on Instagram that the two of them still maintain communication. Mysterio also revealed that Punk sent him a custom made shirt this week.
April 15, 2014
For Throwback Thursday on Instagram, Rosita posted a picture of herself with Angelina Love and Velvet Sky, where the three TNA Knockouts are climbing a mountain together.
April 3, 2014
In order to reach more of her fans, Stephanie McMahon has decided to join Instagram. The longtime WWE executive has posted two pictures, both of which contain her husband, Triple H. The two of them are seen in a vehicle in one of them, while the other one is the two of them kissing backstage. Her handle is StephanieMcMahon.
April 2, 2014
When she made some changes to her social media accounts earlier in the month, Brooke Tessmacher inadvertently flamed the rumors mills with speculations that she was no longer with TNA. The former Knockouts champion has since made her return to both Twitter and Instagram with no mentions of leaving the company.
March 26, 2014
This steamy picture of Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett has surfaced on Instagram, and the belief is that it has something to do with the new business that the couple has been working on for the last few weeks. Many are under the belief that it will be a new wrestling promotion.
March 17, 2014
To promote her addition to the cast of the San Andreas movie, the Rock posted this picture of himself and Carla Gugino, who will be portraying the female lead, on Instagram.
March 16, 2014
While a big buzz was created earlier this month about her rumored departure from the company, it appears that Brooke Tessmacher is not leaving TNA. She simply opted to be less active on Twitter, which was what initially sparked the flames of the speculations. The former Knockouts champion is still quite active on Instagram, posting pictures and updates routinely.
March 15, 2014
An Instagram picture of Nikki Bella in extremely tight pants during her workout session.
March 15, 2014
A rather interesting picture surfaced on Instagram lately. It is a candidate image of Tara and Sarita, each of whom is wearing a pajama in the shape fo a dinosaur. Sarita recently celebrated her birthday by visiting Tara in Chicago.
March 13, 2014
With rumors floating around that he might be leaving WWE after his contract expires in a couple of weeks, Rey Mysterio has decided to go silent on social media websites. He has not posted on Twitter since February 23, and his Instagram account has not been touched in two weeks. The belief is that he will be moving on to another chapter of his life soon.
March 11, 2014
Through Instagram, Santino Marella posted this really hot picture of his girlfriend, a woman named Anna. The WWE star noted that he misses her quite often when he is on the road.
March 10, 2014
There has been heavy speculations about the status of Brooke Tessmacher in TNA this week. Many are under the belief that the Knockout has left the promotion. The source of the rumors stem from the fact that she changed her Twitter and Instagram handles. She also posted a message talking about changes. TNA still has her listed on the official roster page.
March 6, 2014
Since they were both on hand for the big WWE NXT show this week, Eva Marie got a chance to meet the legendary Bret Hart on the set. She took the opportunity to take this picture of them two together and posted it on Instagram.
March 1, 2014
As many fans are already aware by now, Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury were recently given more of an on screen role as the stooges for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Since they're still in good shape, there are report floating around that WWE will have them working a match on Monday Night Raw soon. Noble and Mercury spend the majority of their time as backstage agents for the company.
October 2, 2014
Despite never climbing the ranks and becoming a main event performer, WWE recognized the skills and passion that Joey Mercury had for the profession. In a feature on their website, the company put some spotlight on Mercury, who is now working as a trainer and backstage agent for WWE. Paul Heyman, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns had quite a bit of praise for Mercury.
May 21, 2014
A look back at one of the most brutal injuries suffered within a WWE ring. Joey Mercury, who was teaming with John Morrison at the time, suffered a broken nose in a match against Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy when a ladder spot went awry. This video is very graphic, so proceed at your own risk.
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The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald shows how strong the ideals and fantasies of men can be, and how these delusions make the women of the story adapt or rebel. Gatsby's fantasy is by far the most evident and the strongest of them all. He spends the entirety of the novel idealizing one woman, Daisy, as his one and only goal in life. Without Daisy, Gatsby himself would be a hollow and empty character. "There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short his dreams—not through her own fault but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion" (103). And as such, he fantasizes so much about her that the idealism itself seems to be the driving force for Gatsby, not Daisy herself. If Gatsby were to finally be with Daisy he wouldn't have his fantasy anymore and there is no way she could satisfy the dream he has constructed around just the idea of her.
But what of Daisy? She ends up submitting herself to both Tom Buchanan and Gatsby's fantasies for her by claiming to love them both; she can't make a stand against the ideals of men and won't make her own decision regarding the men. As Kelly Durkin says "Unlike Gatsby, who relishes the actual dreaming itself, Daisy prefers not to allow her hopes and fantasies to grow." This could be attributed to the fact her fantasies are suppressed by the more demanding desires of men. She seems to want to go back to the old days when Gatsby was young and wealth-less, before she succumbed to her insecurities and married Tom for his stature. She is locked between two dreams that weren't created while resting on her own pillow and in fact aren't even hers. So she submits to both of the two men's fantasies via a strange duality.
Then we have George Wilson, Gatsby's contrast, who doesn't seem to have any dreams to chase after and as such is content. But because of that his wife Myrtle is bored with him. She claims he lied about his wealth with the example of him borrowing a suit for their wedding. She can't respect him for his lack of wealth but also his lack of progress. He does not move towards a goal but rather just moves through his life blissfully unaware of his wife's infidelity. This seems the saddest story of all as "he's one of the few characters without staggering flaws" (Shmoop Editorial Team). Although his lack of conflict and need to fulfill a goal in itself does pose a conflict as his dreamless existence doesn't satisfy his wife. This causes her to rebel against not his dreams, but his void of dreams. Which shows how important the dreamers are throughout the book and how the women of the story view them.
So then Myrtle starts an affair with Tom in an attempt to escape her husband's dreamlessness but falls victim to Tom's cruelty and need to satisfy his own desires. But it would seem she enjoys the passionate ambition that motivates Tom, even when he is motivated to break her nose. She stays with him and accepts his façade that the two can't get married since Daisy is Catholic, and as such will not partake in a divorce. Her failure to see Tom's selfishness overlaps whatever dreams that may motivate her and becomes an act of submission in itself. So while she may rebel against her unwanted marriage with George she succumbs to Tom's objectives.
This leads us to Tom himself. With his selfishness already stated, Tom is also a hypocrite as he is having an affair with Myrtle but when Daisy has an affair it is the most inconceivable thing. This shows his inability to accept others' wants and desires, illustrating the double standard of fantasy that is prevalent in the story. Everyone else's dreams are steppingstones to his own or mere obstacles to him. His sociopathic nature entangles Daisy as she can't refuse him his desires.
Jordan, however, is the rebel in the book as she chooses to ignore the shackles of others' dreams and will even manipulate to make her own dreams a reality. She shows this when in the book she is said to have cheated to win her tournament. This not only shows how she views her own goals as important but that she sees them more important than others. Jordan's contrast to the female archetype in the book only highlights the other character's lack of dreams. She appears a glass fuller than Daisy only to show Daisy isn't full at all.
Returning to Gatsby, he personifies the Dreamer and the ever continuing quest to desire something intangible and untouchable, as a dream so mystifying and all-consuming it can't have a real root in reality. All of the other characters follow the fantastical path he carved out in their own pursuits of fancy, but he exemplified it the most. In a sense, that makes this book a story about desires, the pursuit of those desires, and those that surrender to others' desires. As the book itself says of this premise "A phrase began to beat in my ears with a sort of heady excitement: 'There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired'" (86).
—Work Cited—
Durkin, Kelly. "The Ghostly Heart of The Great Gatsby." Cornell. Cornell University, 2006. Web. 10 Apr. 2012.
Fitzgerald, Scott. The Great Gatsby. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925. Print.
Shmoop Editorial Team. "George Wilson in The Great Gatsby" Shmmo.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 10 Apr. 2012.


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Geoffrey's is BACK!!! In Roslindale Village!!!
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- BackBayGirl Apr 25, 2007 02:52 PM
I saw an ad for them in The Dig and I was so happy and surprised!! They're in Roslindale Village on Washington Street apparently. I was hoping they'd resurface. Has anyone been?? They opened on April 23rd the ad said. They're going to do brunch on weekends too. Woo hoo. That was always a fun thing to go to. Anyhow, I'd love to hear if anyone has gone and how it was.
i just heard about this earlier this week...i don't think they've opened yet, but don't quote me on that! i am SO HAPPY that Salute is gone (the place they're taking over); that was hands-down the worst Roslindale dining experience i've ever had. so what's the scoop on Geoffrey's? sounds like it's good?!
re: alyssap99
I used to go when it was in the Back Bay, but before that (before I moved back to Boston), it was in the South End, in two different locations if I'm not mistaken. I remember something like they weren't allowed to renew their lease or something and they ended up finding the place in the Back Bay (where BarLola is now). Then I think the owners got in a fight and one of them (not Michael) stayed and operated the Dartmouth Cafe and Michael, not sure what he was doing. Michael, one of the previous owners and the life partner of the late Geoffrey, is running this one in Roslindale w/ another guy. I remember Michael from when I used to go to the Back Bay location and he used to talk to us and was gracious all the time to us. I'm just glad they're back and can't wait to go!!! It was always a fun place to go.
re: BackBayGirl
I should also note that it was a place that had it's haters and lovers. Everytime I personally went, I had a good meal, but I think some people who went said otherwise. Maybe I lucked out, but who knows. I did enjoy it there.
re: alyssap99
I only went once but it was a disappointing experience at Salute. Never went to the Back Bay Geoffrey's but am psyched to see it come to Roslindale.
oh, I used to go to the south end location all the time, back when i was a wee teenager! i LOVED it. i used to always get some big cakey dessert, too (anyone know where they got their cakes from, if they made then in house...?)
Then I went once to the back bay location after the south end closed and it just wasn't the same. lifeless, basement-y. I hope roslindale suits them well. I remember the original geoffrey's so fondly.
re: linz
I also have fond memories of the Geoffrey's on Tremont St in the South End, now Mela. . .I can almost conjure up some of the tried and true dishes they served there. It was a regular meeting spot for me and lots of friends and neighbors. The 2nd Comm Ave location was definitely disappointing if you were hoping for the South End incantation. Roslindale diners are in luck with a great neighborhood place if Geoffrey's is returning to its culinary/service standards.
walked by this morning--signs on the window indicate that it is indeed now open--that was a FAST turnover! i'll try it soon and report back!
That's so funny--we were on Washington Street in Roslindale last night and as we were driving toward JP, we started talking about Geoffrey's and whether they were ever going to re-open in another spot. We probably drove right past the new location as we were talking about it.
As Buck Murdock said in Airplane, Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes....
We went for dinner last night. We haven't been to any previous incarnation of this restaurant so I can't compare quality but overall, we had a decent meal at an excellent price. I had the 'amazing steak tips' (their name on the menu, ~$13) which were quite good with a side of decent mashed potatoes and grilled zuchini. I don't eat zuchini and I was told they had nothing to substitute so my wife ate the zuchini and told me it was good.
My wife had the quiche and tomato basil soup combo. The soup was excellent and but the quiche (spinach tomato I think) was nothing special. The portions were quite large and the service was attentive - clearly still learning but everyone was trying hard.
The desert menu ($6 each) looked excellent so we decided to each get one instead of sharing. I had the 'worlds best carrot cake' which was nothing special unfortunately and my wife had the white chocolate rasberry cheesecake which was also nothing special. The desert portions are enormous and are currently living in my fridge for an afternoon snack.
The place was nicely lit and comfortable with 2 dining rooms, one with a bar and TVs as well as a nice looking (it was cold and rainy last night) fenced in patio with a bunch of tables. Surprisingly busy for a restaurant that just opened - when finished around 730, the first dining room and bar were full with 2 tables used in the back dining room.
The brunch menu looked pretty standard but is open for brunch 8-4? Sat and Sun so we might try it soon. Hopefully they will continue to improve, we'll be back. We'll probably go elsewhere for desert next time though.
re: drboom
Nice report! Roslindale must be full of very hungry people, judging from the portion sizes at most places there. I have to wonder what menu-writers are thinking when they use phrases like 'the world's best" and "amazing". It's the same kind of bad idea as naming your place "Mom's" (which to my mind would indicate that they specialize in canned-soup casseroles and overcooked vegetables).
Does the new Geoffrey's have a full liquor license? I assume they took over Salute's, but I never got over there.
re: MC Slim JB
yes, full liquor license. i am excited to try it though i'm always a bit leery to go to places when they first open. this report is really encouraging. salute was pretty horrible so you didn't miss much!
A group of us ate there last night. Here's my thoguhts:
The pork chops. Good flavor and served with some very tasty mashed sweet potatoes.
The seven vegetable couscous was also very good. It was almost like a stew (if it had more liquid) with the veggies on top of Israeli couscous.
Don't miss the homemade mozzarella cheese sticks – rather large and with a thick and crumbly coating.
The martinis. Try the mangotini – not too sweet, with good flavor – and a bit of a kick. Someone else at the table had a different one and liked it, but I don't remember what it was.
The service. Very friendly and helpful.
The prices. Entrees were $9 to $14 dollars. Very reasonable. When we got the check, one of us said, "Are you sure that's right?" The seven of us ate and drank well for about $200.
The portions. You won't leave hungry. If you order a desert, you will probably need to split it. The carrot cake is close to ridiculously large – it could be reasonably shared by four people.
The calamari - a bit overcooked and tough (I have tried the fried calamari in dozens of restaurants in Boston and Jame's Gate has by far the best – they give it a light coating that doesn't overwhelm the calamari and they cook it for a very short amount of time, so it is never tough. BTW, does anyone else find the bar side of the Gate - which I love, superior to the restaurant side?)
The wild mushroom and spinach lasagna. It was bland, with the spinach and mushroom flavors overwhelmed by cheese. It needed some kind of zip – extra garlic or red pepper with the shrooms and spinach? Or maybe some oregano or basil? It was served with a very interesting carrot-tomato sauce. It looked like a normal tomato sauce, but it had a distinct flavor of cooked carrots. I think I liked it, and will definitely play around with it at home.
The seared sesame tuna appetizer. It was overcooked – just a hint of pinkness inside – and completely flavorless. It the very least, it could have used some salt.
It was hit and miss. Most dishes were fair to good, but none of us was bowled over.
So, would we go back? Yes, though we will probably wait until they have a new menu. Why bother? First, they've just been open for a week and maybe things will click better once they get settled down. The main reason, though, is because of the service. To me, good service elevates decent food, while bad service destroys good food (which is why we will never go back to Café D – we had a new, inept waiter, which is sometimes excusable, and an utterly dismissive manager, which is inexcusable). Geoffrey's may not be worth a drive from Watertown, but if you're in the area, you should give it a try. It's decent food at a good price. Overall, we had a good experience.
P.S. They're open to 1am every(?) night and serve until midnight.
re: dpak
Thanks for all of the reports everyone. When I used to go in the days they were in the Back Bay, I'd have said similar things. It was never a place that you'd go for AMAZING food, but it was always a fun place to hang out, have some comfort food w/ friends, and be treated well by the staff. They were always friendly and I agree, that elevated the experience. It was mostly a place I'd go w/ friends to hang out, have a drink or two and maybe split a meal or apps. The desserts as I recall, I'd have to take home as they were so huge!! Anyhow, I'll give them some time to work out the kinks and then I'll go over. Thanks again everyone.
We went over to Geoffrey's last night. It was our second visit, with service and the cool outdoor seating being the primary draw. Our food was great - Artichoke & Spinach dip was very cheesy and the chips were crisp. I had the chicken a la michael (or something like that) - chicken w/sun dried tomatos, spinach, and a rich garlicky sauce over fettucine) - very rich, and as a garlic lover I thought it was delicious. My SO had the bacon cheeseburger - nearly as good as Zon's (which is high praise from him!) We ended with carrot cake - that was the only disappointment. Bland and dry - although a hugh portion. Our service was wonderful. Can't say enough about how friendly and attentive they are there. We will definitely head back there!
re: chowciao
To me, Geoffrey's is a bit like Zon's with outdoor dining. I really like them both. I'm very glad they are back once again!
re: hiddenboston
Went once to Geoffrey's and LOVED it. Good, simply-prepared food in a very relaxed, casual, friendly atmosphere...reasonably priced. Loved that outdoor patio esp the sign that said "Dogs welcome..." Looking forward to going back soon and trying that burger.
They just opened up down the street from me which I was excited about seeing as I was a close neighbor when they first opened up in the back bay. For the first year there it was a favorite watering hole for my friends and I....Always a new kind of martini to try from one of what I considered one of the best bartendressess around. I think something went wrong after awhile b/c it seemed to go a bit down hill, which was dissappointing. So, needless to say, I was extacic when I saw they were opening up again. Maybe the 3rd time will be a charm...was my initial thought. The decor and waitstaff were great as I expected, however, the drink and food menu seemed a little blase. Some of my old favorites were on there and I couldn't wait to get the mashed potatoes I had remembered...However, something went drastically wrong with that classic of theirs. They tasted like they had been leftover from yesterday and just reheated. I mean we all know budgets are tight when you first open, but come on! How much does a potato really cost you??? After dinner, my partner and I decided to have a cocktail before meeting up with our friends. While the bartender was FANTASTIC eye candy, his actual eyes became glazed over with a look of bewilderment when I asked for my old Geoffreys Back Bay favorite Black Orchid Martini. If anyone else ever had one, you know what I'm talking about and missing!!!
Needless to say, we drank up quickly and found our way to door and bid adieu.
Overall the new Geoffreys reminds me of a ultra cute gym bunny...something you have for one night, but not enough substance to build a relationship with!
re: Thom
Oh Thom - I too was a regular at the Back Bay Geoffrey's! I feel exactly like you - maybe my expectations are too high - the food was never outstanding but it was ALWAYS a fun place - and are you talking about the well endowed bartendress - Wendy I think her name was. She was great! She always had something new and yummy up her sleeve. Made me a fab shot for my 40th birthday party - I was really touched that she went to the trouble for me. Made me a regular there until the day she left. But without her there - its just a so-so place and there's plenty of places to go for so-so food.
re: nilpas girl
I was a huge fan of Geoffrey's when it was in the South End and was so disappointed when it closed. I went to Geoffrey's in Roslindale last week and it felt like no time had passed. The food was still great, the prices incredibly low, the service friendly and efficient, the portions generous. The only quibble is that is it NOISY there. We sat at a table near the front of the restaurant and we had to shout (not kidding) to hear each other. We mentioned this to the waitress who said she'd mention it to the manager. Other than that, I adore Geoffrey's!
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Hi went last night and was not impressed! Had the artichoke dip (wallpaper paste, unspeakable); sausage appetizer (mystery meat, lots of grit); steak tips (bland, not good meat). On the positive side, good drinks and outdoor seating, nice neighborhood vibe.
We have been to Geoffrey's two times: Once for brunch and once for a small meal at the bar on a Sat. nite.
Both times the food was really good and the waitstaff was attentive.
One big non-food complaint: The disco music is much too loud and annoying.


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Friday's Focus: Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association
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Mission of your organization:
It is the mission of Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc. to responsibly welcome and re-home as many cats and dogs as our resources can appropriately support; thereby saving the lives of as many homeless cats and dogs as possible. It is also our mission to establish protocols, programs and services which meet or exceed current standards of medical care and emotional well-being, to reduce pet over-population, and to offer support and guidance to pet guardians, always treating our community and the pets in our care with compassion, dignity and respect.
How long has your organization been operating?
A handful of dedicated, compassionate individuals founded Noah's Ark in 1966, to meet the challenge of alleviating the pain and suffering of animals, victims of indifference and pet overpopulation, and give them a second chance at life.
Describe some of your programs:
Spay/Neuter Hotline
To help ensure a long, healthy life for their pet, responsible pet owners should visit their veterinarian for routine check ups and have their pet spayed/neutered. Call Noah's Ark or stop by the shelter to receive a coupon for reduced fee spay/neuter services from a local participating veterinarian. No income requirements apply.
Humane Education
Noah's Ark community outreach offers a number of humane education workshops for families, scout troops, and schools. These workshops carry themes:
• preparing for a new pet
• humane treatment of animals
• important trends and concepts in pet ownership
• animal care
Community Outreach
Noah's believes strongly in engaging our community to raise awareness and gain support for the animals. Our volunteer program is one way we do this and is also how we are able to reach our goals and better serve the animals. Our organization is governed by an all volunteer Board of Trustees. Our other volunteers manage the spay and neuter hotline, the donation canister program, the ArkNews newsletter, this website, off-site adoption events, and they help plan and manage our fundraisers. We also have volunteers who walk dogs, care for animals, help with the care of the grounds, and make repairs to our building.
We also engage our community by offering shelter tours to local community groups, hosting corporate group volunteer programs, working with the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts on special projects, and creating other programs as needed.
Counseling and Referrals
Behavioral problems can be extremely challenging for pet owners. For example, if a pet's regular routine is disrupted due to a new baby in the household or as a result of an owner whose new job requires travel, the pet's usual good conduct may change as a result. The staff at Noah's Ark offers counseling and support along with referrals to professional behavioral services.
Additionally, as we are able, we will provide referrals to pet guardians who, due to tough economic times, cannot afford pet food or basic medical care, such as vaccinations for their pets. Sadly, many pets are surrendered each year by owners who are unaware that there are resources to help them cope with such issues. Noah's counseling, support and referral services provide a safety net to pets that might otherwise fall out of their homes and into the shelter.
What is your biggest challenge?
It is our steadfast belief that no animal shall be euthanized to make housing available for another in need and no animal shall be euthanized solely due to age, breed, length of stay or a medical or behavior condition that can be reasonably treated or modified , leaving the pet with a good quality of life. We rely on the generosity of outside sources to keep our shelter up and running, while meeting the needs of each and every animal we take in. Because of this, our biggest challenge is getting financial support, especially in tough financial times like these.
What other information would you like my readers to know about your organization?
As an organization, and as individuals, we value honesty, integrity, a collaborative spirit and respect for all people and animals. We are committed to providing a positive and participatory environment for our employees, volunteers and community at large.


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Starting this Saturday, December 7, Uncle Boons will be open for brunch on the weekends. The menu will include offerings like mung-bean pancakes with palm-sugar syrup and Kai Kaeng Kiew Wan poached eggs in green curry with water spinach, mushroom, and roti. Brunch will be served Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. [Grub Street]
La Maison du Chocolat is hosting its first Hot Chocolate Night on December 23. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the Rockefeller Center spot will offer complimentary tastings of hot chocolate and macaroons. [Grub Street]
On December 24, Queens Kickshaw will be serving an Asian-meets-Jewish mash-up brunch from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The la carte holiday menu will include ramen-noodle kugel, Szechuan egg in a potato latke basket, challah French toast with Chinese five-spice pear compote, and egg-cream bubble tea. Reservations aren't accepted. [Grub Street]
Whiskey & Wine Off 69 is now hosting monthly Home Mixology Mondays, complimentary educational tastings led by the citys top mixologists. The third session, led by Jim Meehan, will focus on holiday punch and takes place December 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. [Grub Street]
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Snails on crystal meth: The facts
In a development whose importance it would be difficult to exaggerate, scientists have produced research answering one of the great questions facing humanity in the 21st century: what happens if you get snails hopped up on crystal meth and poke them with sticks? The drug-pushing scientists in question are Barbara Sorg of …
Humanity takes one step up the evolutionary chain! I feel so proud of our species today!
Dogs, cats and hamsters to name a few. Sit in your house all day while you round around them, cleaning and feeding them. Whose the more evolved species again?
Paradoxically then, any snail smart enough to stay alive by continuing to breath, will be labeled stupid for forgetting that he will be poked with a stick.
Also, maybe they didn't "remember" not to breath and were in fact already dead from the meth?
being poked with a stick
You can easily spot their...
... laboratory - queues of snails waiting to get in to take part in the "experiments".
Wonder what the Global Warming angle was to get funding for this ?
So you can destroy your life and remember every single bit of it all going wrong
Expermenting with drugs eh?
"Sorg and Lukowiak have previously carried out similar studies involving snails on cocaine"
I'm sure that I know a few people who, in their wild student days, carried out similar studies involving snails and beer, marijuana, ...
What did they do with the resultant soup?
Inquiring minds want to know.
There's a mechanism for forgetting?
I mean other than drinking to excess.
Incredible stress tends to release the chemical cortisol which has been implicated in disconnecting synapses and retarding the formation of new connections.
It's all there on wikipedia ;-)
There is a reason for forgetting.
It is a survival mechanism.
It is essential to those of us with less than impeccable social habits and a flexible (depending on alcohol/blood ratio) morality in order to maintain a level of self esteem that does not beg suicide.
And people think PETA are mental?
This sort of shit is why we have anti-vivisectionists. How many "scientists" are involved in this kind of pointless abuse?
Still, it's only snails, serve 'em right for not being cute and furry....
Why, Yes I do.
Yet they can redeem themselves if THEY donate their bodies to science.
Wow, really? *Really*? You're really upset that some scientists poked at some snails in a tub of water?
I'm not advocating animal cruelty, but to paraphrase Denis Leary "If hooking up a monkey's brain to a car battery is going to help cure cancer, I've only got one thing to say: The red one's positive and the black one's negative."
"Sorg and Lukowiak have previously carried out similar studies involving snails on cocaine."
Ah, so that explains it. But the article doesn't mention what the two of them were on this time?
Missing the point here
Did the speed make them faster?
...very sick.
Sloppy reporting... I think you got the name of the scientist wrong. Surely it was Professor Denzil Dexter of the University of Southern California off of The Fast Show?
Free drugs?
Anyone else think maybe these guys are just doing these "studies" as a simple way of getting the public to pay for their drug habit?
slippery slope
Next thing you know these people will be writing torture manuals for the CIA
free the Lymnaea stagnalis 2 !
No officer I swear...
... those two snails REALLY DID go through all three kilos of crystal meth we made. Where else would it have gone? <innocent look>
Ignoble, anyone?
Career options?
Am I the only one who thought "whoa cool, I could get paid for poking snails"?
Sexual pleasure?
Really? Like snails need extra help. They've already got both set for organs, lucky bastards.
If this doesn't deserve an IgNoble then I don't know what does :-)
Will jobs like this exist soon? I mean with the economy etc?!? Will these guys have to start curing cancer instead??? Poor souls
Aw, how cute.
The idea that what you discover will always be what you're researching. He thinks science works that way.
Especially amusing when you consider that radiation therapy, which is used to cure some cancers, was made possible because of some guy in Scotland was trying to recreate pretty rainbows on clouds, something even more loony than snails on drugs.
While snails on drugs might be more likely to lead to a cure for Alzheimer's, it's also possible that they're on the path to curing cancer, and not even aware of it.
@ Blain Hamon
Excellent point! And that's what hundreds of years of the history of science teaches us (where's James Burke when you need him?!?) that seemingly unrelated research and discoveries lead the to some of the most amazing advances in medicine, technology, physics, etc. They don't test on humans because most people would get REALLY freaked out it. Instead, they test on snails, rats, fruit flies, and other assorted species because only PETA and other wackos (i.e. ALF) get upset about that.
Medical science would not exist except for the decades of animal testing that has contributed to the quality of life we all now enjoy.
The way those scientists are going it's only a matter of time (months? years?) before they accidentally create a hypnotoad. Then we're all doomed.
"Where did all that crystal meth go?"
"Er we ... We fed it to the snails"
and then
"Well, now write up a report on it then"
and we have our Friday laugh of the week.
...after dog's third leg removed, ability to come when called further impaired. After dog's fourth leg removed, dog loses hearing...
i'm sure my ability to come when called would be greatly impaired if my third leg were removed!
I just want to see
what happens when you introduce them to the cocaine bees from a couple of years back :D
The way science works
To cure cancer, the best way isn't to focus all research on cancer alone. You also research any stupid thing that catches your fancy. Because, historically, that sort of research can and does sometimes lead to major breakthroughs in unrelated fields. What if understanding the mechanism through which meth affects memory could lead to new drugs for Alzheimer's? Still think the poor dudes should have their funding cut?
Barbara Sorg and Ken Lukowiak
Am I the only one who noticed the scientists are Barbie and Ken?
Oh, I forgot about those . . .
There are a number of people residing at her majesty's pleasure or on the sex offender's register who would love it if their hardware worked a bit more like pesky molluscan wetware and forgot about those embarrassing files.
The way back machine is not always a good idea.
If you remember the initial work on memory in simple beasties was done on planaria, which are flatworms. We learned that memory is chemical by grinding up learned worms and feeding them to other worms who got them some of that learnin'. Snails are a cut above flatworms in the neural dept (kin to those brainy cephalopods after all) so you can do more sophisticated experiments with them.
Besides they are better behaved than junkies on crystal meth.
Alzheimers research? Gram and Gramps on meth?
Oversimplification of course, but still.
<-- as G'mum plays Captain Jack with the lawn tractor
+1 for the druggies
Gotta love the people saying not to cut funding for them on behalf of legitimate science. The 'cures' for cancer can be debated however the money made from treating it will always outweigh a cure.
If a price tag could be put on a cure for it what would it be? Who could afford it? Why would corporate America and others want to stop reeling in the reoccurring money made from treatment?
Unless your going to put cancer patients on dangerous narcotics to cure them funding for things like this is retarded.
I drove stoned once as a teenager, I remembered almost every mile of the road. The 5 minute ride seemed to have taken 30. Now does that make me better off or smarter?
No it just means I remembered things stoned.
@Steven Hunter
So its OK to lobotomise you and have your brains first then?
In the movie,
the snails are played by Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton
Spiders on drugs...
Trip down to the street corner.
"Scuse me mate, need more of those pills you sold me last time"
Drug Dealer: "Whoa man, you are getting through those like there is no tomorrow"
"Nah, mate, not for me. It is for my snails"
DD: "Snails hey?"
DD: "I think you need to get into rehab! Seriously!"
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