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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Fright Night (2011)
Gore 3/5
Entertainment 2/5
Creepiness 0/5
Here is my bottom line on remakes: if you're going to be behind the production of one, at the very least, you have to capture the spirit and heart of the original. Despite some solid performances, Fright Night (2011) doesn't do that. And as a result, in my humble opinion, it's a complete dud.
Teenager Charley Brewster and his mom live in the suburbs of Las Vegas. Charley is your average teenage kid and despite the temptations of the City of Sin, he's by all accounts a pretty good kid. He's well known and liked and he has a beautiful girlfriend to boot. Much to the chagrin of his former buddy Ed, he's popular and runs with the cool kids. He has no time for make believe and Dungeons and Dragons bullshit anymore.
Charley, his mom and his girlfriend meet his newly moved in neighbor one day, a good looking man named Jerry whom his mom is instantly hot in the pants for. He charms them all immediately and tentatively makes a date for drinks and get to know you chit chat over at his house some time soon.
Mom implores Charley to reconcile with his old buddy Ed. What has been disputed about or why they are at odds is never really explained but it's assumed that Charley's too cool for school attitude has something to do with it. Charley agrees to meet up with Ed at the house of a classmate who hasn't showed up to school for a few days. Ed proceeds to tell Charley that his neighbor is really a vampire and that he needs to be concerned for the safety of his household. Why or how Ed knows that Jerry is a vampire is also never explained. When Charley exits stage left due to the absurdity of it all, Jerry confronts Ed and we don't see Ed for the vast majority of the rest of the film.
So Charley gets a bit suspicious when Ed doesn't come to school one day and when Jerry comes knocking on his back door that night in order to borrow some beers for a hot date. Charley doesn't invite him into the house and makes his way to the refrigerator with the door wide open and all eyes on Jerry. When he hears screams in the house, he goes investigating and sure enough, discovers the truth about Jerry. This review is getting harder to write as I go along as, well, it's just 'blah.'
OK, so Charley doesn't know who else to turn to and seeks to the guidance and hopeful aide of one Mr. Peter Vincent, a Vegas performer who's supposedly an expert in the paranormal and supernatural. By far the best performance of the whole affair, as David Tennant plays a cross between Criss Angel and Russell Brand. After an initial reluctance, Mr. Vincent agrees to help. A standoff happens with a now damned Evil Ed and eventually, a final one (with some really absurd CGI) with Mr. Danridge. The. End.
Look, I'm not one of the bitter monkeys who instantly cries foul every time news of a remake occurs. That ship sailed a long time ago with me. I just kick back and accept the fact that they are going to get churned out. But as mentioned, the end product still has to have heart. The relationship between Ed and Charley was such an integral part of the first film and it's almost non-existent here. You can tell Farrell and Tennant really relished their roles but decent acting does not a good film make. Overall, Fright Night was a tougher remake because of the fact that the original was such a product of its time. Peter Vincent originally being a TV horror host and lamenting about slashers and how he was being run out of a job was just so indicative of the times. And the ironic thing is here was this vampire film that became a hit in the midst of all these Freddy's and Jason's of the world. This rendition of Fright Night makes a lame attempt to be relevant with a crack that Ed makes about Twilight.
Overall, this is one you can skip and not feel like you've missed anything. However, your mileage may vary. Just don't say I didn't warn you.
P.S. The fact that Fright Night (2011) pulls up as a first search result in IMDB when you type in 'Fright Night' is a fucking travesty.
Cortez the Killer
Friday, January 27, 2012
Megan Is Missing (2011)
Gore 2/5
Entertainment 5/5
Creepiness 4/5
Many thanks to my friend, the illustrious BJ-C over at Day of the Woman for turning me on to this film that has one humdinger of an ending. It is of the found footage variety but with multiple videos strung together that are also interspersed with some 'real' news footage. It tells the story of two girls who are far too carefree and trusting of those whom they meet, especially online. And some subtle commentary of teens today plays out as we go along.
Megan and Amy are two seemingly normal teenage girls. They like to talk about boys and videotape themselves being silly and doing, well, normal silly teenage girl things. But that soon gives way to a wild side which is shown about Megan. Sure she likes to participate with Amy in the silly girly shenanigans. But when other 'friends' come-a-calling, and the night falls, she becomes someone entirely different. A girl much too footloose and fancy free for someone being so young. She is not at all under the care and watch of involving parents.
Much to her reluctance, Amy is dragged out to one of Megan's outings one night. Cameras shift perspective as we meet a party organizer who's videotaping the whole affair, having invited a bunch of these young adults over for a good time (AKA drugs, booze and sex). Amy is the outcast as not only does she not participate in anything that's in front of her, but she's met with instant disapproval among the party goers who think that she's just one big fat loser.
But despite a terrible night and her friend going down on some random guy to score drugs, that doesn't deter Amy. She still loves her best friend despite her reckless and uncontrolled ways. Mommy and daddy have bought her a new video camera which she uses to continue to document just how silly but normal a teenager she is: interviewing mom, bugging dad, giving a tour of her house, etc. Pretty harmless stuff. However, things take a turn towards the dark when she interviews Megan and she breaks down about her current home life and what actually occurred in the household wherein she grew up.
The revelations which Megan gives on camera is just the tip of the iceberg. She soon tells Amy of an interaction she had with a man online and her desire to meet him because of a supposed 'connection.' Amy is at first suspicious but when a 'real' photo of the skateboard loving dude is produced, her concerns are eased. But when Megan doesn't return home after a planned encounter, she becomes worried. Further interaction with the online man only furthers her concern and she eventually alerts the news and local authorities.
As things play out in the media, here is where our subtle commentary takes place: Megan is painted as the picture of the All-American girl. Smart, beautiful and popular, she's the type of girl you'd want your son to date and your daughter to emulate. It's so eerie that you start to wonder 'Is this the picture of every missing teenage, white, middle-American girl that is painted and are they incredibly far off from reality?' Our story turns to the all-out grotesque as Amy is taken by Megan's captor and the true horror that has happened to her is revealed and innocent Amy endures the same.
Megan Is Missing is one kick you in the gut film even though you may see the ending coming from a mile away. However, nothing can prepare you for what you'll see. Despite some glaring logic gaps (why would Amy's parents continue to let her go out by herself even though they knew a kidnapper was loose?), the realistic story is gripping and compelling. And it's not something that's too far off from something you'd see plastered on the front page of the morning paper. And my god, the 'barrel scene' (you'll know it once you see it) is enough to bring most genre watching vets to their knees.
Megan Is Missing is currently available to stream via NetFlix.
Cortez the Killer
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Some Guy Who Kills People (2011)
Gore 4/5
Entertainment 5/5
Creepiness 2/5
Some Guy Who Kills people is an indie pic that I've been hearing about for awhile now. Festival goers and film critics 'in-the-know' have raved about this very character driven horror comedy. Through the magic of the interwebs (thanks Twitter!) I was able to connect with the film's writer and he obliged with a request for a screener copy. So is the film any good? A resounding 'Hell yes!' from this humble little corner of the blog-o-sphere.
Ken Boyd (Kevin Corrigan) is what many would call a loser. He's a thirty something who's recently been released from the loony bin after a failed attempt at suicide. He's also landed a job at the local ice cream parlor (much to the reluctance of the establishment's owner). To top it all off, Ken is the constant recipient of snide remarks courtesy of his roommate: his mother (played with a bit of relish by Ms. Karen Black). Despite all that, Ken is a pretty talented comic book artist. So what drove this man to want to commit suicide? Years prior, he drew a book which mocked his high school basketball team. The 'perfect' guys at school. They banded together to teach Ken a lesson, taking turns taunting and shaming him in an old abandoned house.
Despite his awkwardness and aversion to really socialize with anyone, Ken continues on, practicing his craft, working at his measly and unappreciative day job and he even catches the eye of a cute blond. However, just when you think he's back to having some sort of semblance of a normal life, we see his drawings and just how violent they are. Is this his way of expressing his emotions or is he the one involved in a series of murders that involve the former members of the local high school basketball team?
To complicate matters further, his young daughter has entered the picture, wanting to meet her real daddy as she's found out that mom has been less than truthful about his history and whereabouts. Ken is at first incredibly awkward and unsure of how to act around her. But he slowly comes around and the two begin to form a bond. There's real heart and warmth here, despite how goofy and awkward Ken is. Despite all of his anxiety, awkwardness and just plain weirdness, the guy is a decent enough man who knows he should be more open to relationships but just doesn't know how to (a funny scene occurs when the daughter has a mock date with him and he doesn't have any clue what to do).
But it's all ready to come crashing down when the body count continues to pile up and Ken finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. All these years of being locked up and consumed by his hatred, letting it spill out on the page when he draws, being released and then finally seeing the light of day, is he so consumed by his hate that revenge is now the order of the day? Or is it someone else? Someone closer to him whom no one suspects.
Some Guy Who Kills People is a horror film with a lot of heart. There is a decent amount of gore soaked goodness here for sure. But the real achievement is the rich story and really hilarious, deadpan, gallows humor. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the performance of the great Barry Bostwick who plays the town's sheriff and love interest of Boyd's mom. He almost steals the show and his one liners are a thing of beauty.
For more information about the film, check out its website: http://someguywhokillspeople.com/index.html
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Kill List (2011)
Gore 4/5
Entertainment 5/5
Creepiness 4/5
Kill List is an utterly shocking film and one that will swirl around in your head for days as you try to figure out the meaning of it all. It's essentially a film with three sections that play out in succession with just a bit of interconnectedness to hold everything together and not make it feel like one big mess. I imagine (and hope) this is a genre film that will be talked about quite a bit once it gets a more widespread release.
Meet Jay. He is a retired special forces member or at least that is what he'd rather have you believe. Apparently, a botched assignment led to an early exit along with his best friend Gal. He's had a hard time readjusting to normal life, getting back to being a husband and father to his beautiful wife and young son. Tensions are soon seen within the family as money issues are discussed and dad needs to find something else to bring in some much needed coin.
One night, Gal and his new girlfriend (a skinny, tall, dark-haired woman) come over for dinner with tensions between husband and wife already at a high. Friendly conversation soon gives way to an uncomfortable shouting match at the dinner table as money talk breaks out and the wife's bitterness towards her husband's former profession rings through. Husband and wife carry it over into the kitchen and Gal's new girl heads upstairs to compose herself as she's visibly shaken. Gal then takes Jay out to the garage to cool off. There, he tells him that they both need to get back into 'the game.' What game is that exactly? Jay and Gal were actually contract killers. After a little prodding, Jay agrees and it's off to see a man about a job. But before we get to that, the new love interest of Gal draws a strange symbol in the upstairs bathroom.
The next day, the contract killing duo arrive at a sprawling mansion and upon entering the house, are instructed to meet the proprietor in his main study. Not much is said between the man and the pair but a hefty some of money is sent their way along with a list of people who need to be placed six feet under. No background is given on each one. All they have is a list. And so begins the life that Jay once knew and has chosen to throw himself back into: one that's on the road and away from his family.
After getting settled into a hotel which will become their base of operations, the nasty and sometimes brutal killings commence. The first being a priest who is taken out in his natural setting just as he enters his sacristy. The second, a child pornographer is assaulted in his home. Before Jay can deliver the death blow with a hammer, the man bizarrely smiles and acknowledges the fact that he knows what Jay is.
The pair continue on, going down the list with Jay as the main perpetrator and Gal as his driver. Being on the road begins to take a toll on Jay and it becomes obvious that things are not well back home. He becomes haunted by visions including the tall, dark-haired gal pal of Gal, standing across the street from his hotel one night. Is that really her he's seeing or is this latest job blurring the lines of reality?
Despite wanting to give up, they forge ahead with the last remaining kill being closer to Jay's home. Here is where the last act of our film goes completely fuck nuts crazy: the pair head out to the woods, seeking a strategic position to pick off their next target. After setting up camp, they see a parade of masked, torch bearing people. The group encircles a girl who is set to die by hanging. After interrupting the ceremony, Jay and Gal are chased by the group. I'll stop right here because I don't want to give the rest of the film away. What I will say is that the cult makes their way to Jay's home. Jay is lead back out to the field and one of the most shocking endings I've ever seen to a film takes place.
Simply put: you need to see and experience this film.
Kill List is currently available to rent via various VOD services. It's also in the middle of a limited theatrical run. I can't recommend this one enough. http://www.kill-list.com/
Cortez the Killer
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Kidnapped (2010)
Gore 4/5
Entertainment 5/5
Creepiness 2/5
Had I seen this film earlier, it probably would have been in my list of top 10 horror films of 2011 (it was released stateside last year despite being released in Spain in 2010). Frightening, brutal and all-too-real in a ripped from the headlines sort of way, Kidnapped focuses on a well-to-do family as they suffer through one night of total hell at the hands of masked men who've broken into their home. At first, it seems like they'll get out unscathed if they just listen to the men and their demands. But that notion becomes dispelled as things play out and we're exposed to some incredibly brutal and downright disheartening scenes.
The film begins with a man who's lying on the ground, bound and wearing a plastic bag over his head. At first, we presume him to be dead. But he soon gasps and manages to make it to his feet. What plays to such great effect in this scene is the fact that you're put on edge very early on in the proceedings. You find yourself asking 'What's happened to this man and how did he get there?' Limping along, he comes into contact with a passing motorist who lets him use his cellphone so that he can warn his family. After getting someone on the other end, he realizes that it's much too late.
We proceed on to our main story as a family (mom, dad, and daughter) begins their move into a new home, a large mansion that is located in a gated community. From the looks of it, dad is a successful businessman who has many valuables in his possession including some that he keeps hidden behind a safe. Despite the upscale nature of the family, they are still relate-able. Their first night in the new house, mom and dad want to spend some family time together but the teenage daughter wants nothing to do with them. She'd rather hang out with her friends instead of spending time with dear ol' mom and dad. After all, that's just so lame.
Plans for the evening are quickly derailed as three masked intruders break into the home through a side window. The occupants are rounded up and ordered to sit on the living room couch. The masked men promise that no one will get hurt as long as they do as they're told. The family obliges with their demands, forking over their cellphones and debit cards and pin numbers. After one of the masked men grabs dad and instructs him to drive to the nearest ATM, it seems like the whole ordeal will be over before dinner time.
Things unravel when dad becomes testy with the man who's driven him to the bank and a couple of people stop by the home to check on the family and they get caught up in the madness. First, a young man who's come by the house to pick up the teenage daughter followed then by the gated community's rent-a-cop. Bloodletting takes place after their arrivals but things take a markedly sharp turn for the worst with a vicious rape of the daughter. This action is followed up by a prompt one of retribution as she takes a decoration piece and uses the blunt object to smash her attacker's face in. Our story culminates with dad coming home only to be faced with far more worries. A bloody standoff takes place which will absolutely suck the life out of you.
This isn't a happy one folks. Despite the family's detachment from about 99% of the rest of the population (not trying to make a political reference here, but you get the idea), in all meaningful home invasion flicks, you still want to see the captives make it out alive. Kidnapped is one gut punching film and it will leave you feeling breathless and empty.
Cortez the Killer
Thursday, January 12, 2012
True Nature (2010)
Gore 2/5
Entertainment 5/5
Creepiness 3/5
True Nature is a fantastic thriller. A thriller who's true horror lies within the revelation of a broken family unit. A family so morally bankrupt, so oblivious to their actions that it almost costs them the life of their daughter. When their daughter goes missing and then inexplicably comes back after all presume her to be dead, mom and dad carry on as if nothing ever happened. The latter is exposed for the sellout he truly is. And eventually, all hell breaks loose.
Our story begins with the meeting of the incredibly rich and well-to-do Pascal family. Dad is a high powered business man, shrewd but flawed in that he's just made a really bad and shady business decision. Mom is completely controlling over her student athlete daughter, wanting her to act and be a certain way. She's entirely dismissive of her relationship of her boyfriend and wants her to have absolutely nothing to do with him. How this young woman has survived for so long in a controlling, manipulative and dishonest family is anyone's guess.
Just after the father's shady business dealings and subsequent disappointment with people who, quite frankly, shouldn't be disappointed or crossed, our daughter mysteriously goes missing while on a late night run. She isn't seen for over a year until she shows up late one night on the family's doorstep, visibly bruised and scarred. After a few days of trying to adjust, it's right back to the life she knew before. But some internal affects are soon revealed.
Dad is still the ever busy business man. With the daughter trying to reintegrate back into a 'normal' life, it's dear old mom she has to deal with on a day in and day out basis. Mom is still the ever controlling force and she does not want her to reunite with her boyfriend at all. But it's mom's complete obliviousness to the fact that something is 'off' about her daughter that makes things so infuriating. She so wants her daughter to reintegrate back into this life, to so easily be submissive to her wants and desires in terms of how she should behave and live her life that she completely misses the fact that something is deeply wrong with her. At first, we see the daughter as she sleeps at night, a believed to be supernatural presence looms over her as she does. It soon becomes apparent that this entity is more a representation of her fractured and damaged psyche. One that knows full well what dear old dad did and one that can't take another moment of an overbearing and unconcerned mother.
And she begins to push back. At first through words but then through action. Literally, as vengeance is the order of the day and bloody and brutal it turns out to be. The chicken has come home to roost.
The real-life horrors presented in True Nature is what makes it so compelling. Instead of her family looking out for her and protecting her, dad basically sold her up the river and mom could have cared less about whatever was affecting her emotionally when she came back and tried to reintegrate. A fantastic job by the filmmakers to ensure there wasn't a sympathetic bone in our bodies for the husband and wife when the bloodletting commenced. It's these types of films that provide the best horror: the ones rooted in reality.
For more information about the film, check out it's website: www.TrueNatureTheFilm.com
Cortez the Killer
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Final Destination 5 (2011)
Gore 5/5
Entertainment 5/5
Creepiness 0/5
If you've seen any of the films in the series, then you've seen this one. Oh but there's a 'twist' on how you can really confuse Mr. Scythe Bearing Deathy Pants. And a neat-o scene at the end that references the first film.
It also contains one of the best death scenes in a horror film from the past year. Bummer on the dismount!
The End.
Cortez the Killer
Friday, January 6, 2012
Rage (2010)
Fear 2/5
Gore 3/5
Entertainment 5/5
Creepiness 0/5
Confession time: I don't always like a film the first time I watch it. Such is the case with Rage. Upon first viewing, I felt like the filmmakers didn't know what they wanted it to be. Is it a thriller? Is it pseudo-grind house? The acting in parts was awful and the soundtrack was grating. I was ready to give this a scathing review. But for some reason, I decided to re-watch it, compelled by the ending which I perceived to be, quite frankly, bullshit. Had I actually missed something? Upon said re-watch, it dawned on me. I caught on to the dark humor and the overall point to the madness. Enough of my blabbering, on to the review!!!
Meet Dennis. He's a squirly, meek-ish, mouse of a dude. A struggling writer who can't come to terms with the fact that his wife is the main bread winner. Despite her support of him (both monetarily and career-wise) he felt compelled to pump his man seed into another woman. After promising to go in to town and get her 'something nice', he instead heads in to break things off with his fling. A moment of hilarity ensues as the French-y accented woman tells him he basically had no issues with putting his purple mushroom into her axe wound and he's one no good jackhole for breaking her heart. Upon exiting stage left, he notices a leather clad, dark helmeted, crotch rocket riding dude trailing him as he heads out of the down town area.
And from here on out it's a cat and mouse game. Dennis is trailed by the biker, taunted and even comes into direct contact with his car as the biker scrapes the side of it. Initially blown off as just another douchey roadster, irritated indifference soon turns into full on paranoia. Before he heads completely out of town, he has a lunch date with his buddy. After recounting the whole break-up and talking about his tremendous guilt, he heads back out and is still trailed by the biker. He takes shelter in a nearby parking garage, hoping the biker would pass up and leave him be. Upon dozing off and waking up, he finds the biker nowhere to be seen and decides to head home.
After getting home and making up an excuse to his wife as to why he was gone for so long and why he has a welt on his forehead (from slamming on the breaks and hitting the steering wheel after one close encounter), he heads upstairs to indulge in some whiskey and a nice, hot, warm bubble bath. What guys doesn't do this?
As you can imagine, Mr. Biker shows up at his residence and it's all downhill from here. Thriller turns into home invasion and Mr. Biker exacts one mean, brutal and vicious plot. Just to back up for a minute, Dennis thought the whole time that the boyfriend of the dumped girlfriend was after him and throughout this entire affair he tried to frantically call her to get him to call the dogs off. After a brutal scene in a bedroom with him and his wife, the still helmeted biker sets his sights on an annoying neighbor and his wife. Here's where dark humor and faux-grindhouse comes in: the elderly wife dials the wrong number to 911, chainsaw deaths are dispensed left and right and the entire affair wasn't perpetrated by a pissed off ex. It was....well, you'll just have to see.
As mentioned, what initially bothered me about the film was that I felt like it didn't know what it wanted to be. Moving from thriller to grind house-y, coupled with goofy dialogue and a Lifetime movie of the week soundtrack, I asked myself 'What the hell is this?' But after that re-watch, I thought to myself it must have been all by design. At least I think so. Regardless, this is one to watch. If it made me want to re-watch it, (keeping in mind the scores of crap I watch) that has to to say something.
Cortez the Killer
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Hostel III (2011)
Fear 2/5
Gore 4/5
Entertainment 4/5
Creepiness 2/5
I had absolutely no desire to see this. No Eli Roth + straight to DVD = a sure to be disaster. Then a funny thing happened on the way to the bank. Respected horror critic after respected horror critic (and some assholes who illegally downloaded a copy of the film before it was released), said it wasn't half that bad. Entertaining even. Well, lack of desire turned to curiosity in about 2.5 seconds and after watching the film, I'm glad I did because it was a hoot!
Bringing the Elite Hunting organization stateside, Hostel III sees a group of guys celebrating their buddy's impending nuptials via a wild and crazy bachelor party weekend in Sin City. Toning down the irritating characters (especially the ugly Americans in part I), this sequel sees us identifying a bit with this group of guys. Sure, they want to take part in the requisite debauchery that is a part of this ritual. But they are a normal group of guys and their depictions are such that they're probably not too far off from friends that you may call your own.
Anywhos, it's not long before they come into contact with a pair of penile uplifting hottie boom botties. They tell them about a super awesome private party that you can only attend if you're 'in the know.' Of course they're thinking with their lower extremities guys and immediately jump at the chance. They cab it out to the locale which is located down a dark alley. This can't be good. But just when you think it's a set-up for what will be the trapping of these lads and subsequent sale of them to the highest bidder, it's actually all a planned party for our bachelor, the girls being strippers and in on the whole gag.
So the boys get to partying with the ladies and go a little too overboard. Drink after drink is consumed, some pass out, some attempt to make boom boom with the ladies. Other people are watching with vested interest and are keeping a close tab on that night's proceedings. The group wakes up the next morning only to find them minus one: a broheim has gone missing. Texts are exchanged just like in prior films and the text-ers lure them to a secret compound.
The film follows suit just like the first two in terms of one of the friends escaping and surviving the whole affair. But there are a couple of interesting things going on that make this one different than prior installments. First, instead of the hunting club members just killing them in gruesome ways (there is still plenty of that), there are viewers behind a one way glass mirror, placing bets on the whole thing. What are they betting on exactly? Why things like 'When will the victim cry about having a wife and kids?' Or 'How many arrows from a fired crossbow will it take to kill them?' Pretty fucked up and it adds a neat-o twist to the whole demented affair. Second, is the main twist itself as the boys learn....well, I don't want to spoil the whole thing for you now, do I?
If you're on the fence about Hostel III, don't be any longer. It's a lot of fun and interesting enough that I'm actually intrigued to see where they take this series next. Well done Mr. Scott Spiegel, well done indeed.
Cortez the Killer
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By Harry M. Anderson, Jr.
Special to the Michigan Citizen
Another season of baseball has passed in the Detroit Police Athletic League. Despite the wet weather throughout the summer, Detroit PAL managed to complete the majority of their games (about 50), make it through playoffs and crown five new baseball champions for 2013.
The 2013 Detroit PAL Baseball Championships were played at Crowell Field this past weekend on Detroit's northwest side. This year's champions were: The Woodbridge Eagles (10 and under competitive), The Nationals (10 and under recreation), Detroit Braves (12 and under competitive), The Yankees (12 and under recreation) and the Padres (14 and under). The 18 and under championship will be played Aug. 10.
Richard Reznik, baseball commissioner of Detroit PAL, said he's very appreciative of this year's sponsors who helped Detroit PAL run and operate this season's baseball league: DTE Energy, Detroit Tigers Foundation, Ford Motor Company and Orchard Children Services. He also credits the hard work of the Detroit PAL staff and hundreds of volunteers for making the games possible.
2013 Detroit PAL Baseball Champions
Willie Mays Division (10 and under competitive)
Woodbridge Eagles 15, Detroit Braves 0
Eagles Coach: Bobby Bell
Rookie Division (10 and under recreation)
The Nationals 15, Woodbridge Eagles 0
Nationals Coach: Marcus Norwood
Pee Wee Reese Division (12 and under competitive)
Detroit Braves 12, D-Town Tigers 1
Braves Coach: Garrett Street
Junior Division (12 and under recreation)
Detroit Yankees, score N/A
Yankees Coach: Anthony Forbes
Sandy Koufax Division (14 and under)
Padres 17, Ligers 0
Padres Coach: Leon McKissic


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Since I think it is not worth it to memorize an entire English Bible translation since the English parses concepts and uses words differently than Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, I've decided to first learn the original languages, then to memorize the Bible in the originals.
This is what some Muslims do with the Qur'an—though those I have asked about it didn't actually learn the meanings of the ancient Arabic they memorized. Learning the meaning actually makes it EASIER to memorize something. The Qur'an has a length somewhere between the New Testament and the Tanakh, so I'm sure if Muslims can do it in 2 years, 6-7 hours a day in a classroom with an instructor, surrounded by fellow Muslims with the same goal, how much more so Christians if Christianity is indeed true, our God real and powerful, and His teachings/Word most relevant?
Deuteronomy 32:1-43 is the only part of the Bible God explicitly tells His people to memorize, so that seems like the best place to start.
Since there are multiple different Bible manuscripts, I have chosen the ones traditionally accepted by Orthodox Judaism and Eastern Orthodox Christianity respectively, mainly for simplicity, stability, and to minimize needless controversy.
Also, the advice to kings of making their own handwritten copy of the whole law of God (in the original languages) sounds like good advice for Bible memorization as well.
Whether or not I start a class for this purpose like the Muslims (know anyone interested in attending/sending their kids to it?), I figure a good way to test my memorization is to write out the entire Bible from memory, then compare it to the manuscript I memorized it from.
I'm the only one I know ANYWHERE seriously trying to do this, with my primary purpose being to obey all God's commands, so anyone else wishing to do this, please let's be in touch for mutual help and encouragement!


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1) CB D Dennard
2) OLB R Shazier
3) DE J Ellis
4) WR M Bryant
5a) OG D Yankey
5b) OLB J Tripp
6a) RB D Archer
6b) NT D McCullers
7) WR J Janis
Ozzie outdoes the Steelers again, IMO. If Colbert/Tomlin were looking for an ILB, this is the guy they should have taken.
Inside LB...Buckeyes played a D similar to Steelers...
Not my predicted pick, but it certainly addresses a need...if he was the BPA on their board, I'm okay with it...
So who the F is playing CB?
237 running a 4.3 - ummm yea.. Sign me up.
gonna keep an open mind, wouldnt have been my choice
we need explosive players, and he seems to be that


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Top 10 Cars at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show defies any real trend. There are hot new race cars, fuel-sipping hybrids, all-new all-electric sedans and steady progress in pickups. The only thing missing at this show are concept carsleft behind, it seems, for the progress of new, real models. Here are our picks for the top 10 cars at the Detroit Auto Show.
By Automotive Editors
Porsche 918
With typical nonsensical concept cars in short supply, the one car that made every car enthusiast a little weak kneed was the 918 RSR. This hybrid racer has a mid-mounted V8, electric motors driving the front wheels, and a flywheel energy accumulator in the passenger seat. This car will be raced this year as Porsche continues its hybrid research.


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The Galaxy Evolution Explorer, or GALEX, was an orbiting space telescope designed to observe the universe in ultraviolet wavelengths to measure the history of star formation in the universe.
In addition to paving the way for future ultraviolet missions, GALEX allowed astronomers to uncover mysteries about the early universe and how it evolved, as well as better characterize phenomena like black holes and dark matter. The mission was extended three times over a period of 10 years before it was decommissioned in June 2013.
Mission Events
May 28, 2003: GALEX gathers its first celestial images, observing an area of the sky in the constellation Hercules in honor of the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
April 2010: The spacecraft's far-ultraviolet detector experiences an over-current condition, or essentially "shorts out," via a process called electron field emission. Observations continue with GALEX's second ultraviolet detector.
June 2013: The mission is decommissioned after meeting and far exceeding its prime objectives. The spacecraft will remain in orbit for at least 65 years, then fall to Earth and burn up upon re-entering the atmosphere.
Key Discoveries
October 2003: GALEX captures the most sensitive and comprehensive image ever taken of the Andromeda galexy, our nearest large neighbor galaxy.
April 2004: GALEX captures a giant star eruption, or flare, about one million times more energetic than those from our Sun.
December 2004: GALEX spots what appear to be massive "baby" galaxies in our corner of the universe, suggesting our aging universe is still alive with youth.
August 2006: Findings from GALEX indicate that supermassive black holes in some giant galaxies create such a hostile environment, they shut down the formation of new stars.
December 2006: GALEX's observations allow scientists for the first time to see the process of a black hole eating a star.
November 2007: Observations from GALEX prove the "nature" theory of galaxy evolution, which holds that galaxies are evolutionarily linked.
February 2009: GALEX identifies dwarf galaxies forming out of nothing more than pristine gas likely leftover from the early universe, rather than in association with dark matter or gas containing metals.
August 2010: Astronomers, using data from GALEX, find that galaxies presumed "dead" and devoid of star-making can be reignited with star birth, and that galaxy evolution does not proceed straight from the cradle to the grave.
April 2011: Astronomers come up with a new way to identify planets beyond our solar system based on GALEX's use of ultraviolet imaging.
May 2011: GALEX and the Anglo-Australian Telescope on Siding Spring Mountain in Australia complete a five-year survey of 200,000 galaxies stretching back seven billion years in cosmic time. The results lead to one of the best independent confirmations that dark energy is driving our universe apart at accelerating speeds.
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Visiting the 'Land of Contrasts' was always an ambition of mine from a young age, fortunately in 2006 I had the opportunity of visiting this beautiful and versatile landscape, to explore and gain a fantastic knowledge first-hand. This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience which made me whole heartedly agree that it truly is a 'Land of Contrast'.
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The Best of Namibia Fly-In Safari explores four distinct regions: the famous dunes of Sossusvlei; the life-filled coasts at Swakopmund, the stark plains of Damaraland and the amazing wildlife at Etosha.
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This exploration takes in the best of Namibia - the dunes of Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert, the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast, amazing marine life off Swakopmund, the volcanic rock-strewn landscape of Damaraland and the game-filled savannah of Etosha National Park.
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This trip explores one of the most wild & desolate places on earth, the stunningly beautiful Skeleton Coast. The prime purpose of this safari is to experience the freedom, beauty & strange solitude of the area.
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Diverse Namibia takes in Sossusvlei, the Atlantic Ocean, Damaraland & Etosha. Activities on offer include scenic walks, mountain biking, visiting the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, rhino tracking, hot air ballooning & horse-riding.
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This trip will enable you to experience the highlights of this abstract and diverse country in comfort and style. The light aircraft transfers help you to make the most of your time. The accommodation chosen is the best on offer in Namibia, perfect for the discerning traveller.
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The Namibia Honeymoon section will inspire you with ideas on how to spend this romantic break and advise on the most appropriate accommodations for your special trip. You may want to broaden your scope further by adding South Africa into the mix with a Cape Town & Namibia Self Drive Holiday.
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Namibia is highly recommended as a family safari destination with vast open plains and helpful guides orientated towards gearing families up for fun filled educational tours. The Namibia Family Holiday section provides further details on this fabulous destination including a sample safari with a twist.
Namibia is a land which attracts explorers seeking out awe inspiring landscapes and out of this world adventure. The terrain continues to surprise travellers as they move from dunes, to barren landscapes which have still managed to become the natural habitat for unique animals and plants. We are major supporters of those wishing to travel across the ancient Namib Desert where they will discover Dune 45- the largest sand dune in the world and a spectacular location to watch the sun rise across the desert. For unforgettable experiences and memories self-drive safaris are an excellent choice.
The most popular safari destination within the country's borders would have to be Etosha National Park, a natural habitat for 340 species of birds and 114 mammal species. The parks flora and fauna have made it possible to sustain the wildlife in an otherwise barren land. Fish River Canyon is another fabulous stop to make where you can relax in the warm bubbling springs after taking a hike around the canyon. This is also an ideal location to camp for those on a self-drive.
The Skeleton Coast is an expanse of desert which stretches 300 miles along the Atlantic coastline, this natural wonder is home to many fur seals and can be viewed by air or by land. The nearby Kaokoland is an untouched mountainous range which is widely untouched and traversed mostly by the semi-nomadic Himba tribe, it is immediately visible how far removed this stretch of land is from the western worlds. The tourism in this area has had a small and recent boost by the introduction of Elephant and Rhino tracking safaris, an amazing way to discover the landscape of Damaraland and Kaokoland.
Swakopmund is a perfect stop for those adrenaline junkies seeking adventure activities. Here you can take part in dune-bike riding, free-fall parachuting and sand boarding across the dunes.
To gain a more savannah like experience on your time in Namibia the Caprivi Strip will match your expectations. This area of Namibia is much lusher than any other as it pulls on the wildlife and landscape resources provided by the bordering countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. This section of Namibia opens up entirely different activity opportunities such as Mokoro trips and game viewing.
Namibia has a vast amount of sightseeing opportunities which have sprung naturally along the landscape. The sheer quantity of things to do whilst visiting this country makes it difficult to cover absolutely everything. Organising such a trip can become overwhelming if you are trying to fit too much into a set amount of time. As experts on travel to Namibia we recommend picking one aspect that particularly interests you and planning the rest of your itinerary around this aspect. The second focus is deciding on your time of travel, by making both of these provisions you will get the most out of your expedition.
Namibia is a year round destination. The country experiences two main seasons: summer from October to April and winter from May to September. The summer period is characterised by massive rainfall between January and April, less so from October to November. Therefore, the days are hot and sultry with temperatures up to 40 degrees C. The climate is more temperate along the coast and in the mountains. The winters are dry and daytime temperatures vary around 23 degrees C. Regardless of season, the nights are chilly and the thermometer can drop to zero.
Namibia has a well established network of roads and driving is easy so it's an excellent destination for independent travellers, self drive tours are a popular choice – see our Namibia Self Drive Safari, for an idea of how to use your time. Self driving gives you the freedom and flexibility to travel at your own pace. There is a good selection of lodges and camps to suit most budgets.
Our Ultimate Adventure Safari to Namibia will enable you to see all the highlights and access very remote areas in comfort and style at a relaxed pace, a fine introduction to Namibia.
For those with limited time, our 7 day Fly-In Safari is a great choice, you will see the highlights of Namibia and stay at some of the country's finest wilderness camps. This trip can easily be added on to a trip to neighbouring South Africa, Zambia or Namibia giving you a comprehensive tour of southern Africa.
The Skeleton Coast Park is one of the most wild and desolate places on earth, the only practical way to venture in is by light aircraft. Our Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safari has 1 departure a week throughout the year. This trip can easily be added as an extension are included as part of a longer trip.
Group departures such as our Spirit of Namib Safari or the Great Namibian Journey are a great way to travel and give you the chance to meet like-minded people, share your experience and save money. We offer a selection of trips of varying duration from 3 to 18 days. Some are fully participative others whilst others offer fully serviced camping.
A visit to Palmwag Rhino Concession can be included on any of our departures. Tracking black rhino on foot is a thrilling experience and your visit supports this excellent project. As well as this many people also want to include a visit to Okonjima, home to the Africat Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to long term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards.
Self Drive Safaris are popular with visitors to Namibia. This style of travel offers freedom and flexibility and you can choose how to pace your day. For many visitors the appeal of Namibia comes down to the vast open roads, expansive desert scapes and magnificent scenery. Many feel that there is no better way to view this amazing stretch of land than a self-drive, it affords you the opportunity to stop where and when you like and makes the trip individual to you whilst at the same time being more affordable than a fly-in safari or a private guided trip.
Self drives become more about discovery and spontaneity and can be a very exhilarating way to spend your time. Accommodations on our self-drive itineraries come in a wide range all providing the service and luxury you may need on your adventures.
In Namibia, driving is not just about getting from A to B, it's about the journey. In a land of endless horizons the only thing that should be stopping you are the views. Namibia's desert roads offer you the chance to explore this awe inspiring land at your own pace, while immersing yourself in its amazing culture, welcoming locals and indigenous wildlife. This is a trip you'll remember for a lifetime…or at least until your next visit. Mahlatini in conjunction with Namibia Tourism are offering you the chance to win a 14 day Self Drive Safari to Namibia. To find out more on how to apply for this amazing prize visit Namibia Tourism.
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This sample holiday enables you to experience the highlights of Namibia from a self drive 4x4 vehicle. It is for the adventurous at heart but at the same time the accommodation chosen is amongst the best on offer in the country.
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This sample itinerary is a self drive honeymoon exploring the best of Namibia. It is very much for the adventurous at heart and for those wanting to pack in the best of the country. Accommodation and room types can of course be upgraded to provide something extra special.
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This sample holiday enables you and your family to experience the highlights of Namibia from a self drive vehicle. The lodges included in this itinerary have been specifically selected for being child friendly. All offer comfortable family units and a choice of child friendly activities.
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Experience the highlights of Namibia visiting Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha National Park before flying to the fabulous city of Cape Town where you spend the last 4 nights.
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Psalm for the January Thaw
God shows himself not just in the orderliness of nature, but powerfully, joyously and always surprisingly in its beautiful "non-order" as well.
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God shows himself not just in the orderliness of nature, but powerfully, joyously and always surprisingly in its beautiful "non-order" as well.
In this excerpt from the book Delight in Creation: Scientists Share Their Work with the Church, astronomer Deborah Haarsma shares her excitement about recent findings about our universe from a Christian perspective.
The song is built around the image of a river flowing through a canyon it has sculpted—an image that can easily be played out as a picture of the way that the Lord has been at work preparing a path for us in the material world, complete with signposts to his former and present activity.
BioLogos is pleased to share excerpts from Karl Giberson's book The Wonder of the Universe: Hints of God in a Fine-Tuned World. It presents a two-part argument: in the first section Giberson outlines the history of our understanding of the universe, emphasizing the reliability of our knowledge of its properties and its history. In particular he outlines the remarkable evidence of design. In part two of the book, however, he discusses the complexities of drawing inferences from the design of the universe, cautioning against arguments that fine-tuning of the universe proves the existence of God.
Predictably, "Jesus Wept" did not make it into the Jefferson Bible. John 11 was cut out entirely, falling onto the floor of his Monticello home and discarded, along with Martha's confession.
In this brief series (taken from a 2009 paper), Jennifer Wiseman uses an excerpt from the famous hymn "How Great Thou Art," to explain why the study of God's creation can lead Christ's followers into meaningful worship and overcome the obstacles which impede true praise. Creation as encountered through our senses is pondered by our minds, which flows into wonder-filled songs from the soul. She further explains how knowledge of creation will help Christians to address the moral dilemmas of science, and she encourages all to see the process of scientific inquiry as a means to discover God's truth.
Dr. Heather Whitney's double major in physics and performing and visual arts suggests that she lives—as well as understands—the connections between subjective and objective ways of engaging the creation. She is committed to communicating that experience with her students, too.
We should not be ashamed of the fact that our faith integrates spirit and body; our faith calls us to regard the stuff of creation in all of its materiality as good, and thus offers the best starting point for the practice and pleasure of art.
This video features a discussion with Mark Sprinkle -- painter, educator, writer, and BioLogos Senior Fellow -- about the relationship between art and science.
At the heart of Orthodox Christianity is an experience of connection with God. In the Eastern view, the whole point of Christian faith—the whole point of human life—is that connection, or, to put it more precisely, communion.
As a medical student learning about how the body works, I thought it fascinating to understand how we fight off disease, how the brain responds to stress, how we reproduce, how we perceive vision and memory—the list goes on and on. These, too, are miracles in plain sight.
The new Gallup survey shows in broad strokes the challenge we face. But more nuanced surveys find that only 8% of Americans are convinced creationists whose beliefs are dear to them, and only 4% are convinced atheistic evolutionists whose beliefs are dear to them. The vast majority of Americans are not sure of their position and are open to a conversation.
This entry was originally posted on February 13, 2010. While the question of evolutionary predisposition toward religious belief may be challenging, Christians need not see it as threatening. In fact, this is actually a Pauline notion that is explored in Romans 1, where Paul claims that it is in mankind's nature to "know God".
I was raised in a household of atheists. My parents were card-carrying members of the American Communist Party, and therefore the atheism in my household was quite close to the militant anti-theism of the so-called "new atheists".
Andy Crouch examines the life of a scientist based on his experience of walking alongside his wife Catherine, an experimental physicist. That relationship has shown him that a life in science is a journey "into a set of virtues," of cultivating a specific character suited to the particular demands of research and investigation. Crouch's hope is to persuade pastors and others in the church to prayerfully support the scientific endeavor as a reflection of God's image in humankind as well as offers some suggestions for ministering to their needs.
In this series, Kathryn Applegate addresses the concern that randomness implies the absence of God's activity and involvement in the natural world. She begins by clearing up some common misconceptions about the concept of "randomness", and later focuses on the mechanisms of the immune system to demonstrate that God works through random processes to preserve life. Far from being an indication of a "godless" universe, one might conclude that randomness is one of God's favorite mechanisms for creating and sustaining life!
This series discusses the importance of unity among Christ's believers. Ross Hastings, an expert in the areas of both chemistry and pastoral theology, is eager to see the church seek out unity rather than divisions in this science/faith interface. Unpacking Ephesians 4:1-6, he explains that unity in Christ through the Holy Spirit is the primary concern of both Jesus as seen in John 17 and Paul in Ephesians 4, making this matter pressing. He urges all believers to be in agreement that God indeed created, yet to be in dialogue over how that creative process occurred.
In this four part series, David Opderbeck explores the interesting relationship between God and his creation. He first looks at his transcendence over the material world. In one respect, God is completely distinct from all creation, yet he is also immanent, or present within all creation. Another aspect of God reflected in creation is his Triune nature. Just as love, fellowship, and delight exist within the Trinity, so these characteristics are present in the world, and experienced by humans. He completes his thoughts with a discussion about God's interaction with humans.
... I would exhort these, my fellow conservative evangelical shepherds and thinkers, to set aside all reticence and fear, emerge from anonymity, and storm the forum of discourse, engaging this most pressing matter with vigor, equanimity, and humility. In doing so, know upfront that there will be few handrails to guide; you will not be building upon an extensive precedence of published conservative thought.
I look my students dead straight in the eye and tell them that no matter what, debate within the intellectual sphere cannot and should not take away or diminish the importance of the personal nature of their faith. The intellect, to use a scientific phrase, while necessary for the faith, is not sufficient


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Most birds on the Kenai Flats will stay until the end of May and a patient observer may be treated to their comical courtship displays at this time. Look on the downstream side of the highway on the Kalifonsky Beach Road side of the river. The land along Marathon Road behind the Kenai Airport also contains their favorite habitat and many birds can be found in this area throughout the summer months. Take your binoculars as this is wide open country that provides a lot of terrain to scout.
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Veterans often face emotional trauma when they return from service, something the VA helps our troops contend with.
"Provides information about experiences of Vets and their coming home and their ability to reintegrate, or not, and the results and dangers they face during things such as road rage and their treatment with substance abuse," said Linda Weiss, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center Director.
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Updated On: Feb 18 2014 06:38:30 PM EST
A black and white kitten reportedly thrown from a car somewhere along Rt. 9 Monday morning is recuperating at The Family Pet Hospital, our news partners at The MetroWest Daily News reported.
"A good Samaritan witnessed the awful act and rushed the poor kitten here for emergency treatment,'' The Family Pet Hospital posted on its Facebook page. "All that we know about the vehicle from which he was hurled is that it was a black BMW with California plates.''
"We don't know too much about (the cat) yet,'' Family Pet tech assistant Faith Kenney said Monday afternoon, but the male long-haired kitten does not appear to have any life-threatening injuries.
He did have "a bloody nose, probably from hitting the pavement,'' Kenney said, and "road rash on his face and paws.''
The cat, estimated to be between 2 and 3 months old, arrived at the animal hospital at about 10 a.m.
"We bundled him up with some warming bags and shortly thereafter we offered him some baby food, which he gobbled right up,'' Kenney said. A few hours later, "he was looking much more lively.''
The unidentified man who brought the kitten to the vet's office expressed possible interest in adopting him, she said.
Kenney said she didn't know where on Rt. 9 the cat was reported being thrown from the car.
A Framingham police spokesman said no report of the incident had been filed with his department, as of late Monday afternoon. Natick and Southborough police said they had not been made aware of such an incident in their towns; and Ashland police also had not received information on where it might have occurred.
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Music of the Solomon Islands
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The music of Solomon Islands has received international attention since before the country became independent from the United Kingdom in 1978.
Folk music[edit]
Traditional Melanesian music in the Solomon Islands includes both group and solo vocals, slit-drum and panpipe ensembles.[1] Panpipe orchestras, which are well-known on Malaita and Guadalcanal use up to ten performers with different instrument, each with unique tunings.[1]
Popular music[edit]
In the 1920s bamboo music gained a following in several countries. Bamboo music was made by hitting open-ended bamboo tubes of varying sizes, originally with coconut husks.[1] After American soldiers brought their sandals to the Solomon Islands, these replaced coconut husks by the early 1960s, just as the music began spreading to Papua New Guinea.[2]
In the 1950s, Edwin Nanau Sitori composed the song "Walkabout long Chinatown", which was to become popular throughout the Pacific, and has been referred to by the government as the unofficial "national song" of the Solomon Islands.[3]
Modern Solomon Islander popular music includes various kinds of rock and reggae as well as something known as island music, a guitar and ukulele ensemble format influenced by Polynesian and Christian music.[4]
Traditional Melanesian choir singing features heavily in the soundtrack of the film The Thin Red Line, which is set against the backdrop of the Battle for Guadalcanal.
- "Rorogwela"
In 1969/1970, ethnomusicologist Hugo Zemp recorded a number of local songs which were released on an LP in 1973, as a part of the UNESCO Musical Sources collection. One of the songs, a lullaby named "Rorogwela", sung by Afunakwa, a Northern Malaita woman, was used as a vocal sample in a 1992 single "Sweet Lullaby" by the French electronica duo Deep Forest, becoming a worldwide hit, but also causing some controversy over perceived "pillaging" of the world music heritage by Western musicians. A lesser-known use of the song is in the track "Death Lullaby" by "Rorogwela". The artist (whose identity is not certain) obviously took the name from the sample used. As opposed to Deep Forest's track, "Death Lullaby" is a harsh noise song with elements of "Rorogwela" used towards the end. The track appears on Susan Lawly's compilation album, Extreme Music From Africa [importance?]
The lyrics to Rorogwela translate to: Young brother, young brother, be quiet You are crying, but our father has left us He has gone to the place of the dead To protect the living, to protect the orphan child [5]
Music institutions[edit]
There is a Wantok Music Festival.
Solomon Islander musicians[edit]
- Jim Baku
- Solomon Dakei
- Fred Maedola
- Sharzy
- Peter Lui
- Pascal Oritaimae
- Thomson Frank
- Jah Boy
- Devande
- Onetox
- Feld, Steven. "Bamboo Boogie-Woogie". 2000. In Broughton, Simon and Ellingham, Mark with McConnachie, James and Duane, Orla (Ed.), World Music, Vol. 2: Latin & North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific, pp 183–188. Rough Guides Ltd, Penguin Books. ISBN 1-85828-636-0
- ^ a b c Feld, pg. 186
- ^ Feld, pgs. 186-187
- ^ ""Wakabauti long Chinatown": The song, the composers, the storyline", Office of the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
- ^ Feld, pg. 187
- ^ Deep Forest Lyrics
Further reading[edit]
- Firth, Raymond and Mervyn McLean (1991). Tikopia Songs: Poetic and Musical Art of a Polynesian People in the Solomon Islands. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-39812-6.
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Arsene Wenger cut a relieved figure after his Arsenal side completed a narrow victory against Queens Park Rangers courtesy of an 84th-minute Mikel Arteta strike that ended a run of two consecutive losses that left "confidence jaded".
"I am very happy with the result because we lost two big games in our head, and the confidence was a bit jaded," said Wenger. "We were serious, we moved the ball quite well and we needed to be patient today. It is a QPR team with quality, I don't think they will stay at the bottom."
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Wigan enjoyed their second win of the season with an impressive display against West Ham after centre-back Ramis opened the scoring with a volley from a corner, while James McArthur's second-half effort rendered James Tomkins's late effort for the Hammers a mere consolation.
"We'll have to play against West Ham more often," said Martinez. "It was as clean a contact as you're going to see, it was a striker's strike.
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The visitors looked to have taken all three points when Berbatov put his side 3-2 up with minutes to go, but a late strike from Hal Robson-Kanu rescued a point for McDermott's winless side.
"I thought we would win it at 3-3 because we had a couple of little chances," said McDermott. "But at 3-2 down you'd take the point at that stage."
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"Without playing well they scored a great goal," said the Dutchman. "In the second half we did exactly what we wanted to do – created chances and scored goals.
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