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The growth of the Mexican greenhouse vegetable industry has been good not only for Mexico, but for the U.S., as well, Viramontes said. An AMHPAC study found that in 2009 alone, the industry accounted for 8,000 new jobs in the U.S.
In mid-January, Mexican tomatoes were already selling at the lowest price allowed under the suspension agreement, about 21 cents per pound, DiMare said.
That was before peak volumes from south of the border even started to hit, he said. When they do, product will come into the U.S. that is below the suspension agreement floor price.
In addition, product marked "not for export" also will make it across, DiMare said.
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture is supposed to be monitoring it, but it seems like every year that kind of product finds its way into the market," he said.
Mexican field-grown tomato volumes have fallen off in recent years, but greenhouse volumes have skyrocketed, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In the 2005-06 season, about 343 million pounds of greenhouse tomatoes were shipped from Mexico to the U.S. By 2010-11, the total had risen to 771 million pounds.
Brown compared the suspension agreement to a dike. If the water keeps rising, there's a point at which the dike can no longer do its job. And that point has been reached in the tomato industry.
"The marketplace is grossly oversupplied with capacity," Brown said. "One answer is to find a mechanism at the border to avoid overwhelming the marketplace."
Even if Mexican shippers don't dip below the floor price established by the suspension agreement, Brown says the floor price isn't high enough for anyone — definitely in the U.S., and probably in Mexico, too — to make a profit.
Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Nogales, Ariz.-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, which conducts workshops educating growers and importers about the suspension agreement, said it has succeeded in bringing order to the marketing of Mexican tomatoes.
"Everyone I talk to says it's good," Jungmeyer said.
Any violations of the agreement are an anomaly, he said. Shippers don't stand to gain from dumping fruit, and under the agreement they face stiff fines if they do.
"Anyone who's in it for the long haul has no interest in subverting this," he said.
As for changing the agreement to limit volumes, Jungmeyer doubts if such a change would stand up to North American Free Trade Agreement and World Trade Organization scrutiny.


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Future of the Devils: Keith Kinkaid
Union College is usually highlighted for basketball. However in recent years hockey has brought a lot of eyes on the town of Schenectady, NY. The past two ice hockey seasons have shown success as one of its stars is leaving Union College early to enter the NHL. Keith Kinkaid, the 2011 Ken Dryden Award winning goalie, has been signed by the New Jersey Devils.
I had the opportunity to speak with Jeff Weinstein, the Assistant Sports Information Director for Hockey, about Keith and his time at Union.
Union College has a big commitment towards hockey and the coaches and staff do a great deal of scouting. They often find players that are overlooked, the best kept secrets in hockey. The dedication to scouting has paid off with Keith Kinkaid. He won the starting goaltending position halfway through his first season and started the ECAC Finals against Cornell all in his freshman year. In his sophomore year he lead Union to their first NCAA Division 1 appearance – which might have raised some eyebrows for the Devils. This was Union's first appearance in the national tournament since making the move to Division 1 in 1991.
Keith's road to success started a little later than some. A lot of players are looked at from a young age. It wasn't until his year playing with the St. Louis Bandits in the North America Hockey League that he began to get some attention. That year's hard work turned a lot of heads. While with St. Louis Bandits, Kinkaid had a GAA at 1.78 and a record of 30-5-4. He helped lead the Bandits to their third consecutive NAHL Championship. Keith posted a 10-2 record with a GAA of 1.12 in the playoffs. Union Hockey became interested in Keith and the scouts and organization were able to convince him to come join the Dutchmen where his success continued.
Talking with Jeff Weinstein, I was able to find out a little more about this young goaltender. Keith has a fun personality and is always smiling but is prepared and ready for those big games. I asked more about Keith's style of play since many fans have yet to see Kinkaid in action. Kinkaid stays in position and does not give up a lot of rebounds. Keith's style is more of a hybrid, not a stand up or a butterfly. As a Devils' fan this makes me believe he has a similar style and approach to our own Martin Brodeur.
Since he was able to earn a spot and lead Union to a NCAA appearance within two years, lets see how quickly we see Keith at the NHL level.
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Cinema | Iranian women, in Panahi's film, move beyond a boundary
The trailer from Offside. Panahi's feature received a limited U.S. release in Los Angeles and New York on Mar 23. (Copyright © 2006 Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)
Toward the end of an extraordinary interview with Dorna Khazeni in LA Weekly, Iranian film director Jafar Panahi asks his interlocutor if she understands the fundamental metaphor driving the film Offside.
"Wait, do you even know what an offside is in soccer?" he asks.
"No, not really. I just know it's a soccer term," I reply.
"See, I knew it! I should have given you a list of questions to ask me."
Panahi explains how football's offside rule correlates with his film work. His films "are constructed around the notion of restriction, limitation, confinement and boundaries." Similarly, the women in Offside—Panahi's 2006 production now receiving limited American release—have "entered a forbidden space before the law has given them permission to do so. They don't have that permission yet, but they've gone ahead and entered the territory anyway. They've overturned the rules" ("The Beautiful Game," Mar 21).
The origins of Panahi's new movie, his fifth full-length feature to have gained international distribution, date to Iran's second qualification for a World Cup finals, in 1998. During celebrations, some 5,000 women entered the stadium, prompting reflection about state policy barring women at other times. Also, Panahi recalled his daughter's attempts to sneak into a football match when she was 12. Prevented from entering, she was sitting at her father's side within 10 minutes. Asked how, she said, "Where there's a will there's a way" (see "Jafar Panahi on Offside," payvand.com, Mar 7).
Such has been the experience of women in Iran who since the establishment of the Islamic republic in 1979 have faced a labyrinth of restrictions, including the de facto ban on watching men play sport in public spaces. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's attempt to nullify the ban in Apr 06 was overturned by clerics two weeks later. So, over years, women have resorted to political statement and artifice, disguising themselves as men, to gain entry to Azadi (Freedom) Stadium, the 90,000-capacity sport palace in Iran's capital, Tehran.
Women have been arrested, and a well-known activist, Mahboubeh Abbass-Gholizadeh, had her leg broken by a stadium gate during protests at the match that forms the mise-en-scéne for Offside: a World Cup qualifier versus Bahrain on 8 Jun 05. Iran's 1–0 victory clinched its appearance in the 2006 finals in Germany. The non-professional actors who play the female protagonists in Offside—they are primarily students from Tehran University—opt for the secretive approach by wearing oversized clothes, feature-cloaking hats and, in one case, a policeman's uniform. They are rounded up and watched by a ragtag police detail, who are dragged into debates about the ethics of preventing the women from entry but who are more interested in seeing the game themselves.
True to the style of neo-realism that he assimilated in tutelage to Abbas Kiarostami, Panafi stages much of his film at the match, incorporating crowds and sounds at the giant Tehran stadium. The digital camera, chosen over 35mm so that the filmmakers would not draw attention to what they were doing, does not show snippets of game action to respect the women whose view was similarly restricted. Panahi tells Khazeni:
The space of the stadium itself is masculine space. Then there's the holding pen where the young women are held. Women are banned from the one and men from the other. I decided the camera had to be placed on the outside of the fence and could not enter either space. Because it can't enter the space and move between the girls, there can't be any dialogue amongst the girls. The camera can't disclose their characters to the viewer in the way it would if it could enter their space.
Women, despite being turned away from Azadi Stadium on 1 Mar 06, before a friendly versus Costa Rica, show patriotic spirit. Photographer Noushin Najafi on her website includes a series of images of protesters denied entry on 8 Jun 05, the day of Panahi's filming. Some 200 women brandishing white scarves—they are known as the "White Scarf Girls"—successfully forced their way in for the second half. (Copyright © 2006 Noushin Najafi)
Panahi's satirical vision raises the myriad of questions that women in Iran have asked about their absurd reality. How, in the name of devotion to country and faith, could they be denied the right to join with others in a patriotic act of support? Why are they forbidden to watch footballers at the stadium when watching on television is permissible? Why are women of other countries—from the Republic of Ireland and Japan, for example, for previous World Cup qualifying matches—permitted entry to Azadi Stadium and they are not? The fictional policemen in Panahi's film address this last question, if dismissively. Japanese women do not understand Farsi, therefore they are permitted. One of the Iranian women in the holding pen responds, "My problem is I was born in Iran?"
One could raise the question about the women themselves: Why do they work so hard to celebrate a country that represses them? To this, Panahi answers that "the girls want to be a part of the world community. … There's a need to assert this reality, that we're not as different from the rest of the world as we're being made out to be. Accept us."
Panahi's own travels have taught him that Iran does not hold a monopoly on denying the simplest of human rights. On 15 Apr 01, en route to Buenos Aires from Hong Kong, Panahi was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for lack of a transit visa and was held in handcuffs and leg irons, chained to a bench for 10 hours for refusing to be fingerprinted. Similar bureaucratic nightmares have confronted fellow Middle Eastern filmmakers attempting to enter the United States. Recently, Saudi filmmaker Abdullah al-Muheisin was denied entry for the New York Arab and South Asian Film Festival; the festival director intentionally shied away from inviting Iranian directors such as Kiarostami, Panahi and Mohsen and Samira Makhmalbaf (Amitabh Pal, "U.S. Visa Policy Inhumane and Counterproductive," The Progressive, Mar 8). The absurdity is clear. Artists who, like Panahi, see their mission as depicting "humanitarian events … in a poetic and artistic way," are denied the basic human consideration of freedom of movement. "I'm guilty of the crime of being Iranian," Panahi says.
Safar Samandar plays the role of the Azeri policeman. With his fellows, he bars the women from entry so they will not hear rowdy language. "Let us in," one of the women responds. "We promise not to listen." (Copyright © 2006 Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)
One sees how Panahi has channeled such frustration, including his battles with censors and restrictive cinema authorities in Iran, into films such as Offside. Characters in his film are regarded generously, even the police arresting the women at the Iran-Bahrain qualifier. One of the policemen hails from Azerbaijan and reveals an irritation at his job "when he feels he should be watching over his father's sheep." He agrees to have periodic (inaccurate) match commentary provided for everyone's benefit. As critic Cynthia Fuchs writes about the characters, "None of them is where he or she wants to be" ("Offside," popmatters.com).
Panahi sees his films' characters as trying to escape boundaries, to break through a "closed circle." The metaphor became explicit in The Circle (2000), concerning the seemingly never-ending cycle of societal restrictions, from birth to death, confronting Iranian women. The motif of the circle in Panahi's work extends to the cinematic form of plan-séquence, uninterrupted takes several minutes in length that enforce the idea of boundaries. Even the filmmaker, through editing and splicing to create new reality, does not tamper with the time line and space limitations that help define existence (see Stephen Teo, "The Case of Jafar Panahi," Senses of Cinema, Jun 01). In Offside, a plan-séquence follows one of the girls as she is escorted to a stadium bathroom—naturally, a men's room. She is forced to wear a makeshift mask to protect her from reading the virulent bathroom graffiti.
Within the film's broader narrative, Panahi makes clear that he let the outcome of the football match determine the course of Offside. "What if Iran had lost?" asks Panahi in the LA Weekly interview. He suggests that defeat to Bahrain would have derailed the film's cathartic finish—scenes of wild street celebrations in which women are involved—and made him scrap the idea entirely. "It was soccer," Panahi says, "that imposed the new vision on me and gave me a road map."
As the celebration ensues—in lieu of a potentially macabre sequence, had Iran lost, in which the women would have been delivered from holding pen to prison—Panahi chooses as accompaniment to the street bacchanalia the 1946 Persian anthem "Ey Iran." The anthem—its presence in the film in keeping with the ritualistic nature of football matches, Panahi says—does not celebrate the fallen monarch or present Islamic rule, but a more individualistic regard for one's home. Lyrics were written by Hossein Gol-e-Golab:
The stones of your mountain are jewels and pearls
The soil of your valleys are better than gold
When could I rid my heart of your affection?
Tell me, what will I do without your affection?
As long the turning of the earth and the cycling of the sky lasts
The light of the Divine will always guide us
The song has not been adopted by any Iranian government, another mystery for pan-humanists such as Panahi. Despite continued concern about the creative environment at home, Panahi says he finds inspiration within such creative boundaries. Although Offside screened in 2006 in a "side section" of the Fajr Film Festival in Tehran, public viewings have since been banned. He says in an interview on the Offside DVD that arrangements had been made for domestic distribution. Indications were that the film would have broken box-office records. Yet bootleg DVDs, as with previous Panahi films, flooded the streets, and the protests of women football fans persisted for a time. Some even devised a new slogan, "We don't want to be offside," as part of their demonstrations.
Panahi reflects, in this 2002 interview clip, on the lack of acknowledgment at home:
A two-minute clip from a 2002 installment of South Bank, an ITV (UK) production, including an excerpt from Panahi's film The Circle. (© ITV Network Limited)
I've been invited to film festivals all over the world. The red carpet's been rolled out for me. I've been given awards by very prominent filmmakers. But the thing that has caused me the most pain and bothered me most deeply is that in my own country I have been treated quite differently. My film The Circle has not yet been released in my own country. I have fought to have it shown here, but the new officials in cinema have said that my film should be burned. All these difficulties sometimes make me feel that I will never be able to make another film again, even though the next day I might have a different attitude. I don't know. It's difficult here, to make something that comes from the heart. Maybe these three films that I've made will be the only ones that I ever make. If I'm ever forced to lie to myself, I will just leave it at that.
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Naturally, women's attempts to gain access to football form but part of a dynamic women's movement within Iran. Numerous women have suffered imprisonment and torture due to activism on issues of inheritance and child custody and related to their protests against stoning. See a recent report on National Public Radio, "Iranian Women Activists Gain Momentum" (Mar 17). Activists have created a website, Zanan-e Iran (Women in Iran), in Farsi, dedicated to their initiatives.
On grounds that it "endangered the spiritual, mental and intellectual health of its readers," authorities on 28 Jan 08 shut down 17-year-old magazine Zanan (Women). The action demonstrates, according to Wendy Kristianasen in Le Monde diplomatique, that "women's rights activists in Iran face growing repression" ("Stop the Presses," Apr 08). As background, Kristianasen summarized conditions for women in the Islamic republic:
Zanan addressed rights that people outside Iran take for granted. In Iran, women still face widespread discrimination under the law and are excluded from areas of public life; they cannot be full judges in a criminal or revolutionary court or stand for the presidency. They do not have equal rights in marriage, divorce, child custody or inheritance. The legal age for marriage is 13 but fathers can apply for permission to marry their daughters younger, and to much older men. Criminal harm suffered by a woman is less severely punished. Evidence given by women in court is worth half that of men.


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But large chain grocery stores are starting to demand more flavor and better taste, and only the natural sugars from tree-ripened fruit can provide that, Gay said.
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With comments offered yesterday, Governor Cuomo has reaffirmed his "conceptual" support for a hike in New York's minimum wage and so the "Albany Dance" of negotiations presumably begins. Throughout this debate, NFIB has remained committed to our members and the needs of New York's small businesses and will remain so.
Some have recently argued that raising the minimum wage is imperative for ethical or moral reasons. I find that fascinating considering holding employers to strict liability standards, such as the scaffold law does or painting all employers as blatant law breakers like the Wage Theft Prevention Act has, has not been rightfully characterized as morally inept.
If a hike in wages ultimately is linked to tax credits for hiring, shouldn't lawmakers first consider why small businesses are not hiring in the first place? New York's business owners have been clamoring for serious reform to our unemployment insurance and workers compensation laws for years. These and other stifling costs are the barriers to serious and significant job creation in this state.
I continue to be buoyed by the resolve of Senate Majority Leader Skelos as he continues to resist this effort, and remain optimistic that he and his conference will stay the course. While the Governor's comments do not put the full force of his pulpit behind an increase, he does indicate that he is listening and considering it. My hope is that he will consider this:
Mandating a wage hike without dealing with these issues will cement New York's standing at the bottom in business costs, job creation and continue our dubious place as the nations most anti-business state.


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Sustainable competitive advantage: the fallacy
The speed of change in business means the notion of businesses having a sustainable competitive advantage is no longer a reality argues Dan Monheit. Sustainable competitive advantage. What a beautiful, romantic, delusional idea. An idea that somehow still gets plenty of airplay. -
Content marketing predictions: Why I've ditched my crystal ball
Last year Cameron Upshall made a series of bold predictions on how the content marketing world in Australia would develop in 2014. Here he bemoans the lack of change. Australian brands had a fair old crack at content marketing in 2014. But unfortunately the market didn't mature as fast as I thought it would in 12 months. This means the content marketing milestones I predicted we would reach by now are still a fair way off. -
Why #tay4hottest100 is good for Triple J
The campaign to get a Taylor Swift song into the Triple J Hottest 100 has created a lot of column inches in recent days. Matt Saraceni argues the controversy is good for the station and how it should capitalise on #tay4hottest100 come Australia Day. If Taylor Swift places Number one in the Triple J Hottest 100 -- I will eat a hat. Any hat you care to name I will consume it. There is absolutely no way that will happen. I'd bet a nudie run on it. In fact I am. However, "Shake it Off" appearing in the countdown will be one of the best things to happen to Triple J and its audiences and everybody should be hoping it happens. Let me explain…. -
A first look at Stan
Yesterday streaming service Stan invited some members of the public to have a first look at the new platform. Mumbrella editor Alex Hayes looks at what it has to offer. Of all the streaming services being talked about at the moment (and yes there are a lot - Presto, Netflix, Quickflix etc.) the one that's most intrigued me is the joint offering from Nine Entertainment and Fairfax Media - Stan. So when I got the invite to have a preview of it which went out to the public yesterday, I leapt at it. However, my initial impressions were not good. -
Suffering from a talent crisis? Get off your backside and grow your own
The industry constantly bemoans a lack of skilled new employees. In this opinion piece David Ponce de Leon argues they need to do more to help nurture the talent. The skills shortage issue continues to be a challenge for different sectors of the communications industry and at the dawn of a new year the topic seems to be heating up again. Everybody is talking about how hard is to find the right talent or the right skills for their own particular business needs. It's almost as if a good old whine about the skills shortage 'crisis' has become the norm. -
Never tell anyone outside the agency what you're thinking
It might not be the mafia, but agencies require a cone of silence about their internal workings to the outside world argues Eaon Pritchard. At the beginning of 'The Godfather', Santino 'Sonny' Corleone is in a clandestine meeting with Virgil 'The Turk' Sollozzo in which they discuss a potential partnership in Sollozzo's nascent heroin business. -
Virtual Reality: changing games or game changer?
Virtual reality technology is becoming a hot property. Here Tyler Greerasks whether it will really have a reach beyond video games. One day back in the early 90s I switched off the Sega Mega Drive and got myself along to an exhibition touting itself as the new frontier in gaming: virtual reality. Strapped in to a cumbersome, heavy piece of machinery I played Dactyl Nightmare, a dreadful Cubist nightmare which left me disoriented, ill, and disappointed for the state of the machine-human relationship. Not fast enough could I return to Sonic the Hedgehog and my new-found appreciation for the human-couch relationship. -
Social influencers and the law - where does it stand on disclosure?
After Australia Post was found to be paying for social media endorsements which were not disclosed and with more brands looking to social media influencers in their campaigns, Stephen von Muenster looks at where the law currently stands on the issue. It is evident from a casual gaze through social pages or comms industry commentary that brands are turning to 'social influencers' to promote their products through online social channels with the intent of influencing consumer purchasing decisions in favour of their products. -
The ten ideas from CES I wish I'd had
With over 3,600 exhibitors and hundreds of speakers there were a lot of new ideas and inventions at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas this year. Here Jonathan Pease distills them to the ten he's most jealous of. B BOOTH – They call themselves 'The Talent Discovery Company' and the concept is simple. Imagine a casting booth where anyone can audition for anything they like – modelling, acting, reality TV, singing, etc. -
It's just social media management, right?
While many people don't know the difference between a social media manager and community managers Venessa Paech argues defining which one you need for a role is vital for success. I've led social media and community management for companies, hired, and worked with many social media managers and community managers. Let's be honest – the two roles are often confused. The number of blog posts trying to explain the difference should be a tip-off. -
Credit where it's due: MLA's lamb campaigns
As the MLA unveils its latest Australia Day lamb ad we give Credit Where It's Due to the legacy of clever campaigns which have come before it. Selling lamb is not the most glamorous of briefs for any marketer or agency, but somehow every year Meat and Livestock Australia's Australia Day campaign captures the public's attention. -
How can you charge your mobile campaigns?
While mobile is taking an increasingly large chunk of consumers' time marketers are slow to divert their ad spend. Google's Lisa Bora looks at how it can be used effectively to make compelling campaigns. Does size matter? When it comes to screens, Australian advertisers seem to think so, devoting just 8 per cent of total ad spend in Australia to mobile, despite them taking up a third of total daily media consumption. Will this change in 2015? Many Aussie advertisers say that they recognise the importance of mobile but are uncertain how to proceed. -
Charlie Hebdo offends – and we must defend its right to do so
In this cross-posting from The Conversation Bill Durodie of the University of Bath argues in the wake of the attack on Charlie Hebdo offices by gunmen society and the media have a duty to overcome the censorious culture which has seeped into Western societies. The motive behind the tragic shootings at the headquarters of satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris has not yet been confirmed but it seems clear that there is a link between the publication's stance on controversial content and the decision by several masked gunmen to launch such a murderous attack against the staff. The perpetrators of the attack, in which 12 were killed and several more critically wounded, must be apprehended – but, more broadly, we also need to reaffirm the importance of absolute freedom of expression in an open society – regardless of how offensive it might be to some and, on occasion, how puerile it may become. The solution to bad ideas – as the enlightenment philosopher John Stuart Mill noted – is not censorship but more speech with which to counter them. -
What now for Ikon?
From an agency revered by its rivals Ikon has fallen to become one fighting for its very existence. Mumbrella editor Alex Hayes looks at what caused this fall, and what the agency can do to build from here. News of the resignation of James Greet as CEO of Ikon Communications has come as a surprise to many in the industry. Retaining the Commonwealth Bank account made it appear the once-revered agency had started to emerge from what had been a very deep trough. But scratch under the surface and it's clear Ikon is still an agency dealing with a lot of issues. -
Why cash and copyright are bad news for creativity
In this cross-posting from The Conversation Dan Hunter of Swinburne University of Technology explains why current copyright laws are actually a hinderance to creativity. Imagine you were asked to write a law that encouraged creativity. What would it look like? Whatever your answer, it's pretty clear that it wouldn't look like copyright. Which is weird, right? Because copyright is supposed to be the law that spurs creativity. The problem, it turns out, is that the central features of copyright are directly opposed to the things that support creativity.
Media charity Mayday reaches $1.5 million in sponsorship commitment
Media industry charity Mayday has raised $1.5 million in advertising space commitments from Australian media owners as it prepares for a relaunch later this month.
Meanwhile, Mayday has also announced Media Federation of Australia president Henry Tajer will join the board. Tajer's appointment follows Ten sales boss Barry O'Brien stepping up as chair last April at the same time he departed PHD.
Creative agency The Monkeys is to provide a new brand direction which will be revealed at this month's relaunch.
Ten more sponsors have also signed up to support the charity, which looks to help eliminate youth disadvantage. They include Adconian Media Group, carsales.com.au, Microsoft Media Network, realestate.com.au and Seek.
O'Brien said: "What started as a group of people putting their connections to good use is fast becoming a genuine 'movement' to own the issue of youth disadvantage in Australia."
The donated ad space will be auctioned off. Since inception, the charity has raised a reported $3 million in direct cash funding and $2.3 million in media and marketing support.
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Patricia was born in Merigold to F.C. and Virginia Manning on July 7, 1938. She graduated from Merigold High School, where she was a feisty guard on the basketball team. She proudly worked many years at Midstate Mortgage Company in Jackson and later established Lollipop's Antiques in Flora. She also joined her husband in the operations of Flora Electrical Service. She enjoyed being in the sun, creating a beautiful flowery landscape for her home and spending leisure time at their cabin on Bea Lake.
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TeenNick Top 10 Fresh Artist Interview: Katy Tiz
Posted on 08/08/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
Credit: Atlantic
It's official. We love Katy Tiz. She's a super talented songstress from the UK (currently holding it down in the U.S. of A), and if you haven't heard of her yet, listen up. Katy's hit single "The Big Bang" is a funky, sassy tune that's every bit '20s swing band as it is straight-up pop. Her voice is a perfect mix of Adele and Fergie, but at the same time something new and unforgettable. We caught up with our newest Fresh Artist to learn a little more about her background and career. Check it out below!
1. Congratulations on signing with Atlantic Records! After releasing music independently for some time, how does it feel to make it with such a big name label?
It's AMAZING!! I still wake up everyday and have a little scream... It can get a little awkward when I'm alone and walking down the street... ;)
2. You're originally from the UK but have recently been spending a lot of time around the US. What has been your favorite city to visit so far?
Wow! That's a hard one, I fell in love with Chicago, Seattle, San fransisco and many more! I'm so lucky to travel and get to visit all the places. I do love anywhere with high buildings. I'm all about a view.
3. What made you want to pursue music? Has singing always been your passion?
Music has always been a huge part of my life. It's helped me through some rough patches. I was a late bloomer at 18, but my dream is to help others the way music has helped me. This is what has made me chase my passion.
4. If you had the chance to do a musical collab with any artist, who would it be and why?
Hmmmmmmmm... Well I was lucky enough to go and see Justin Timberlake in concert this weekend [interview conducted in July] and he was incredible so I would have to say him! #fangirlmoment
And now, the rapid fire round! We asked Katy a series of silly questions, and here are the first things that came to mind!
If you want to catch more of Katy, head over to the TeenNick Top 10 page! And don't forget to tune in tonight at 10pm ET!
TeenNick Top 10: Your Favorite Videos Plus Special Guests Kira And Jack From The Thundermans!
Posted on 08/07/2014 by Kayla6548
Summer's not over yet! While you spend these last few weeks lounging by the pool or hanging at the beach (before you start buying school supplies), get down with us to TeenNick Top 10's Best Hits of the Summer! We have the perfect soundtrack to help you savor every last minute of sunshine.
This Friday, Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo from the cast of The Thundermans will be joining us on TNT10! They'll be chatting it up and counting it down along with Nick Cannon and fresh artist Katy Tiz. And did you know Katy's super popular debut single "The Big Bang" landed her a major label recording contract? Way to go, girl!
But let's not forget about last week's excitement! Fresh artists Nico & Vinz finally secured their spot at number one in the countdown! Ariana Grande, looks like your back-to-back standing in first place was stolen by this talented twosome! But don't worry guys, YOU control the fate of your favorite artists! So vote right here for this Friday's episode and tune in at 10 pm ET on TeenNick to see which videos made the cut.
Can't wait for tomorrow? In the meantime, check out TeenNick Top 10's Spotify Playlist. Rock out and sing along to some of your favorite summer hits, while you still can!
Q&A With August HALO Effect Honoree Tim Balz
Posted on 08/05/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
"Helping is more than our hobby," reads the slogan for Freedom Chairs, a non-profit organization that transforms old wheelchairs for those in need.
Since the organization began, founder and CEO Tim Balz has combined his technical robotic skills with his inventive spirit to give the gift of mobility in his hometown of Indiana and beyond. Check out our exclusive Q&A with the August HALO Effect Honoree, and learn more about Tim's incredibly inspiring story!
What inspired you to begin your organization Freedom Chairs? How did you come to focus on this specific cause?
During my sophomore year of high school I noticed a student named Steven Scholl who was stuck in the hallway because he was unable to move his manual wheelchair. I got in contact with his parents and asked why he wasn't using an electric wheelchair, and they said that his insurance denied the request because he wasn't "disabled enough." I tried to fix a wheelchair that my neighbor gave me to play with on our FIRST Robotics team, but it turned out to be unfix-able. I was determined to help my new friend Steven so I traded my moped for a wheelchair that was repairable. I customized the wheelchair to be exactly what Steven needed and gave it to him just before he graduated. The smile he had when we gave him the wheelchair was so incredible that I developed a passion for helping people in similar situations to Steven, and that's how Freedom Chairs started.
How has Freedom Chairs grown since it started in 2011?
Freedom Chairs has given away more than 85 wheelchairs since we started in 2011. We have dozens of wheelchairs in our workshop and have work days nearly every weekend to repair and rebuild wheelchairs.
What is the process that goes into building a Freedom Chair? What kinds of features does a typical wheelchair have?
When we get an old chair donated to us, it is typically in pretty poor condition. We tear the chair down and repair anything that isn't in like-new condition, and rebuild it to make is as though the recipient gets a brand new chair. A typical wheelchair will have an assortment of features ranging from power seating to lights and turn signals. We have even gotten a few chairs that use head control for someone who is paralyzed.
How did you learn how to customize these electric wheelchairs?
I learned to customize the wheelchairs through the skills I gained in FIRST Robotics, and the countless hours spent tinkering with the chairs that were donated. I would try to understand how and why everything worked on the chair.
With Freedom Chairs, you saw a peer in need and took action. What advice would you give to someone who has a desire to help others, but doesn't know where to start?
If someone has a desire to help others, the most important advice that I can give is to look for ways to make a difference, because not everyone in need has a voice. Volunteering for community service through school clubs is how I got started helping others, so that is a great place to start. The biggest thing is to never let people convince you that someone else will come along and fill a need that you find.
To learn more about Tim and his organization, check out the clip below!
Fashion Inspiration For The Last 5 Seconds of Summer!
Posted on 08/04/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
Don't let those premature "Back To School" commercials get you down, there's still plenty of summer left! And no one knows this better than the poster boys of summer themselves, Luke, Michael, Calum and Ashton of 5 Seconds of Summer!
The TeenNick Top 10 Fresh Artists have taken this season by storm with their music, and we've all fallen in love with them about as much as the warm-weather vacation itself. But did you know that these boys are style taste-makers, too? Sure, they might be better known for their cute faces than their fashion, but we're sensing some serious sartorial (SAT word!) patterns. Before the days get too short, check out a few of the trends the boys have been rocking and make the best out of your last 5 Seconds of Summer!
NOTHIN' BUT A HAIR FLIP-FLOP Credit: Getty Images
Bassist Michael Clifford is known for his chameleonic hair changes. From blonde to brown to bright green, there's no color he can't rock. So who's to say a little tonsorial switch-up isn't in your future? If it's just a little temporary neon streak, go bold with some unexpected colors.
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The 5SOS boys are all about paying homage to the legendary bands that have influenced them, and these days you don't even have to go to a concert to nab a band tee. Head over to your local vintage shop (or your parents' closet!) and pop on a T-shirt to celebrate your favorite rockers! Extra points for 5SOS T-shirts, of course.
HATS OFF TO YOU Credit: Getty Images
Hats might seem like a pretty obvious summer staple, but there are always new and fresh ways to shield the summer rays. Take it from Ashton and Calum! Pork pie hats or snap backs, a topper is a great way to upgrade your ensemble. But the question remains... Are you brave enough to rock a beanie in August?
DON'T MEAN TO CUT YOU OFF... Credit: Getty Images
Late-summer temperatures can be brutal, so minimizing the amount of material you throw on your back seems like a logical solution to the oppressive heat, right? Right. Well, if you haven't already noticed, the boys of 5SOS really, realllly love their cutoff tees. Ahhh, let the air flow in, boys...
HOLE-Y MOLY! Credit: Getty Images
Speaking of extra ventilation, the worn-in, distressed look (as seen here by Calum and Ashton) actually has very practical applications. We're not totally sure how those holes got there (did they pay extra for them? Do they need to switch their laundry detergent? Was a tiger or other ferocious wild animal somehow involved?), but it's a ~lewk~ nonetheless. And we ~lurve~ it.
What's your favorite 5SOS style? Which one would you adapt to make your own? Let us know in the comments!
TeenNick Top 10: Your Favorite Videos Plus Some More Hits With Trey Songz
Posted on 07/30/2014 by Kayla6548
TeenNick Top 10 fans, listen up! This Friday at 10pm ET there's an all-new episode of your favorite music countdown. Tune in to see the return of fresh artists Nico & Vinz and a visit from celebrity guest Trey Songz!
Grammy nominee, Tremaine Aldon Neverson, or better known as Trey Songz, is definitely not a rookie in the music business. He just released his sixth album, titled "Trigga," which features his lead single "Na Na." And something tells us Songz won't be stopping anytime soon!
And for the second time on TNT10, fresh artists Nico & Vinz, will be joining us this week! Thanks to their awesome fans, they jumped from number three in the countdown to number two with their hit single "Am I Wrong"! But do you think a #1 is in their future? If you want to see this talented twosome top the totem pole, be sure to vote right here.
Okay, now it's recap time! Last week we hung out with celebrity guest MAGIC!, but unfortunately they stayed stagnant in the competition, remaining fourth in the countdown. So how do we fix this? YOU VOTE. And when will you see which summer single made the countdown? FRIDAY at 10pm ET. And where do you watch? RIGHT HERE, ON TEENNICK. See you then!
Degrassi Finale Recap: 'Thunderstruck' Parts 1 + 2
Posted on 07/30/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
Is it really true? We've wrapped up another season of Degrassi? It feels like just yesterday we met Zoe, Winston and Miles for the first time, but it sure has been a wild ride! And last night's one-hour finale was no exception, as a storm caused a dramatic downpour at the Degrassi dance (say that three times fast) and made us really, really excited for Season 14. Hopefully you've caught up on "Thunderstruck" Parts 1 & 2 online because we have lots to discuss!
Because of someone named Shmaya Shmatlin, both Miles and Tristan decided to skip the dance. Instead, they set out to have the Best Bro Date Ever at Miles' house. But when the power went out in the midst of the thunderstorm, Miles, Tristan, Frankie and Winston decided it was time for an epic game of Murder. But the game really started to heat up when Miles found Tristan's hiding place and Tristan said, "Come any closer, and I'll kiss you."
Miles said, "Go ahead."
Since Becky was having a hard time in the aftermath of the trial, Drew swooped in to comfort her. It wasn't really clear whether or not he was interested in her as more than a friend, but once the storm unleashed its wrath upon campus, thiiiiings started to happen.
While the whole school took shelter, Becky freaked everyone out by hiding out alone in the boiler room. When Drew finally found her there, the door locked behind them and they were trapped. A mysterious toxic gas started to leak from one the pipes (LOL "Did you fart?") and it started going to their heads.
One thing lead to another, and they kissed. ...Becky and Drew kissed.
Meanwhile, Maya went to war with Zoe about everything that had happened in the past few months. She drunkenly accused Zoe of stealing all her "people" (Tristan... Miles... Zig...) and ran away into the storm in a fit of anger. But it seemed like Zoe, after everything that happened between them, genuinely wanted to work it out. So she followed her into the tempest.
The storm was so violent, however, that Zoe had to break into The Dot so she and Maya could take cover. It was kind of a blessing in disguise, though, because being trapped together finally gave 'em an opportunity to work it out. Yep, Zoe and Maya decided to be on the same team for once (...and we're so glad because they harmonize realllllly well together).
In New York, Clare soaked up the city before her Columbia interview. After exploring the sights and roaming the different NYC neighborhoods, nothing could bring her down.
Until something did.
What Clare thought was a fateful Eli-spotting brought her face-to-face with a pole and landed her in the Emergency Room. Her admissions interview would have to wait.
Which brings us to this. Clare got her interview rescheduled for the morning, and in need of a place to crash for the night, she called Eli. After everything that happened with Drew this year, the two had a heck of a lot to work out. But as it turns out, a mature conversation was all it took to patch things up.
In fact, after Clare aced her interview the next day (YAY!), Eli confessed what every single Eclare fan hoped he would confess.
"I'm not over you." *Gasp* Things were starting to look up for Clare, and a promising future seemed totally attainable.
...Until she got a call from the hospital. After her routine blood work, Clare found out that she and her, um, baby were going to be just fine.
Well, Season 14, here we come!
By the way, #Triles may be more than a one time thing.
Oh and #Brew? That might be a thing now, too.
What were your reactions to this game-changing finale? Could these new romances last? Will Clare be able to deal with this life-changing news? Shout it out in the comments!TeenNick Top 10 Fresh Artist Interview: Nico & Vinz
Posted on 07/25/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
By now you've probably cruised down the highway to Nico & Vinz's breakout single "Am I Wrong?" blasting through the speakers. Or maybe you've tapped your toes to its infections beat at a pool party. In whatever way this inspiring and totally danceable summer smash has soundtracked your summer, it's pretty obvious that this Norwegian hit-making duo is doing something so right.
But here's the thing: For Nico & Vinz, there's a lot more where that came from. We caught up with our new Fresh Artist to learn more about their debut album, their musical influences, and fun facts about their past! Check it out!
1. Coming from Norway, how does it feel to see your music spread across the globe?
It's almost indescribable. We're are having the time of our lives right now, trying to soak it all up. We always had a dream of having our music reach and touch people all over the world, and to see that dream happen is beyond amazing. We're truly grateful for the support and we're working to pay you back with the best music we can make!
2. Your sound has roots in African rhythms and textures, but with a Scandinavian pop twist. What do you think is most special about that unique combination of influences?
The most special thing about it is that it's very personal, it's Nico & Vinz. We figured that the best way to be unique, is to be yourself, because there's no one like you. So we started making music with that mentality and mixed our personalities and backgrounds in the music. Born and raised in Norway with parents from Ghana, Ivory Coast and Norway, influenced by the hip hop-culture.
3. Has music always been your main focus and passion? How did you two become a duo?
Nico wanted to be a professional soccer player and Vinz was studying before we decided to focus on music at the age of 20.
4. Can you remember the first album or record that made a lasting impression on you?
Nico: Nas Illmatic
Vinz: Dr. Dre 2001
5. For fans who are eager to hear more music from you, what can they expect in the coming months?
Right now we're in the midst of finishing up our debut album Black Star Elephant, which will be out during fall. The album is a story based on our journey from where we started to where we've come now. We are very excited about releasing it and we definitely feel like this is our best music so far!
And now, the rapid fire round! We asked nico & Vinz a series of silly questions, and here's what they had to say!
If you want to catch more of these guys, head over to the TeenNick Top 10 page! And don't forget to tune in this Friday at 10pm ET!
TeenNick Top 10: Vote For Your Favorite Videos + Some MAGIC! Headed Your Way This Friday!
Posted on 07/24/2014 by Kayla6548
The competition continues, and this Friday we're letting you in on ALL the action with a new episode of TeenNick Top 10. And wow, do we have some BIG news for you!
Joining us this week on TNT10 are new artists Nico & Vinz! This Norwegian dynamic duo is making great strides toward the top with their hit single "Am I Wrong." Just last week they were third in the countdown, but a lot can happen in a few days! Be sure to vote right here! Oh, and look out, Ariana Grande, your reign over first place may be in jeopardy. To read more about the singing/songwriting pair, be sure to check out our Q+A with Nico and Vinz themselves!
But speaking of the long-locked pop star, Ariana Grande has been TAKING OVER! Did you know her song "Problem" has been certified double Platinum? Not to mention that the music video was nominated for three 2014 Video Music Awards ("Best Pop Video," "Best Female Video" and "Best Collaboration"). Way to go, girl!
And let's not forget about our celebrity guest MAGIC!, who will also be joining us this Friday. Last week the totally original, Canadian band was at number four in the countdown with their single "Rude." But maybe with a little help from their fans, they'll make the top three this week!
So take those headphones off for just a minute and listen closely everyone! Make sure you vote for your favorite song right here, and tune in at 10 pm ET on TeenNick to watch TeenNick Top 10. You won't regret it!
Degrassi Recap: 'Believe' Part 2
Posted on 07/22/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
It's hard to believe that we're nearing the end of the chapter, but that doesn't mean the Degrassi drama is slowing down one bit! If you haven't seen "Believe Pt. 2", watch it online and then read our recap!
Maya and Miles started getting re-cozy, but Miles was nervous that his testimony in court would shake things up (again). Remember when he almost kissed Zoe at his fateful party? Well, Maya didn't. And sooner or later, she was going to find out.
When Winston took the stand, he testified that Miles and Zoe were about to fool around before Zoe passed out.
And Maya decided she had had enough.
Meanwhile, a gossip TV segment that was released surrounding the trial revealed that Zoe was actually booted from West Drive for pill popping. She was trying to move on from the trial by focusing on her audition, but this new video launched a disastrous wrench into her plan. Now the whole world knew her little secret.
As the video started to spread, things went from bad to worse. And when Zoe didn't know where to turn, she picked up her old habit: She swiped a few pills from Zig and popped them in school.
It didn't take long before Zoe, high on prescription drugs, started hallucinating in class.
It seemed like her world was beginning to crumble. Was Zoe starting to crumble with it?
Still high on the pills, she lashed out at the reporter who spread the terrible stories.
And later on, Zig found Zoe crying in the back of the bus. She had reached the end of her rope, but Zig sat with her, comforted her, and tried to give her perspective.
Back in the courtroom, before Becky's testimony, Luke accidentally revealed something really important: At the time of the alleged assault...
When Becky heard this, she was certain that Zoe never consented. As heartbreaking as it was, Becky knew she had to tell the truth on the stand.
As things were finally starting to turn around, Zoe mustered enough strength to give her honest and moving impact statement in court.
After her statement, she thanked Zig. And gave him money to pay off the gang, and get out of dealing drugs for good.
And when the jury finally came to their decision, Luke and Neil were found...
Although Zoe was able to find justice in this heart-wrenching case, Becky's world was now turned upside down. Thanks in large part to her testimony, her brother was now convicted of sexual assault. And when Becky turned to her mom for support, she was cold. Oh, so cold.
Zoe's story sheds light on the complicated issue of sexual assault. It can happen to all kinds of people, and all-too often blame is assigned to the victim. Situations like these aren't easy to talk about, but if you or someone you know have been affected by sexual assault, there are resources available and it is never too late to get help. Tell someone you trust. You don't have to deal with this alone. Call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE or go to www.rainn.org.
What did you all think of this eventful episode? What do you think is in store for the finale? Get to talkin' in the comments!
Alien Dawn Marathon Coming To TeenNick + New Adventure Game!
Posted on 07/21/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
Meet Cameron Turner. He's a totally normal 16-year-old boy who goes to school, enjoys skateboarding with his friends, and spends most of his time searching for his missing astronaut father.
Hold up, what?
Let us explain: Sixteen years ago, Cameron's father was on a mission to intercept an asteroid headed for Earth. But when he suddenly disappears without a trace, it's up to Cameron and his friends to find Mr. Turner by uncovering clues hidden in the animated pages of a comic book.
And now it's time to get your paranormal party pants on because Alien Dawn is coming to TeenNick for a full series marathon starting July 26th at 12pm ET! Tune in for every episode of this epic mystery to see Cameron and his friends kick some serious alien butt. It's gonna be out of this world.
But there's MORE! While you wait, uncover how the comic conspiracy began by playing this brand NEW Alien Dawn adventure game! It's up to you to unlock what lies behind the mystery of the comic... before time runs out!
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- Studio: Weinstein Company, The
- Release Date: Dec 25, 2012
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Dec 26, 2012Poorly executed and predictable film. I can't say I like the idea of a spaghetti western that this film portrayed. They never even had slavery in the west. Overblown and over-dramatic.
Dec 25, 2012Another triumph and masterpiece from QT. His use of a linear structure made it one of his most satisfying accomplishments if not one of his most emotional. The love story completely worked for me as well as the typical QT trademarks and explosive violence. A true American classic.
Dec 31, 2012It actually has a story line for about half the movie, then it becomes an unbelievable "shoot-em-up". If you don't mind the "gansta rap", the unnecessary filthy language, and the almost silly violence scenes, then go see it. Tarantino has such a gift for movie making, and yet, it seem he feels an obligation to take the violence "over the top".
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Dec 30, 2012This was absolutely horrific movie I have ever seen. The lanugage was so vulgar and totally unnecessary. The violence was disgusting and the display of degradation of other human beings was such I left the theater before it was over in disgust. Save your money or donate to St. Jude.
Dec 28, 2012
Dec 27, 2012This movie is one of the most boring, predictable, insidious and "inglorious" western of the last 10 years, and of course, to my criteria, the worst of Tarantino. I don't know what him was thinking (maybe mind-off), when directed this film.
Dec 29, 2012Quentin Tarantino's new film is exuberantly violent, campy, and largely over-theatrical. The story leans to a whimsy, uneventful wee thing - but the performances are colorfully well conveyed, most particularly to the supporting key roles of Leonardo DeCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson.
Dec 30, 2012
Jan 7, 2013This is the best film I've seen this year. Incredibly entertaining, hilarious and just satisfying to watch. All of the negative reviews seem to be from people who are offended by bad language and violence. Umm, don't go see a QT movie if you are so thin-skinned. For the rest of the adult audience, do not miss this one in the theaters. An amazing experience you will not soon forget.
Dec 29, 2012If you like Tarentino, you will like this film. If not, it is a piece of sh*t. It is an insult to history (there was no slavery in the American west), and stupidly violent. Tarentino is a one note wonder, who keeps remaking the same films.
Dec 25, 2012Classic Tarantino movie. Awesome action scenes, great characters, interesting story, hard to find something bad about it. Interesting spin on slavery. Great movie.
Jan 12, 2013
Jan 30, 2013This is not "Pulp Fiction" nor "Inglorious Basterds", but it is as insanely entertaining as you expect. Great performances, crisp and funny dialogue, violent shootouts, cool music, very good camera and cinematography. A spagetti western revenge epic with a modern look. It's the full Tarantino package, so enjoy!
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Jan 4, 2013Inglourios was much better. Where to begin...parts of Django were good. Leonardo, Jamie, and without a doubt Christoph Waltz. Django was, toooo long. Easily could have done without 30 minutes of it and it would have been better. I found myself bored. I'd rent it so you can take a break midway :)
Dec 26, 2012Pros of the film: performances by Waltz and DiCaprio, dialogue, and certain action sequences. Cons: length, overzealous use of gore and dramatic spectacle. "Django Unchained" seems catered to Tarantino's "Kill Bill" fans, which is unfortunate if you thought "Inglorious Basterds" displayed the director heading in a better direction.
Dec 27, 2012
Dec 31, 2012I just saw this epic movie in the theaters, and wow is amazing! Quentin Tarantino is by far my favorite director after this movie. He doesnt do anything wrong esspecially in this master piece. The final shootout is insane to say the least! From begining to finish, this film does not dissapoint! Just see this non stop action movie and you will be blown away! 10 out of 10 definetly
Jan 1, 2013
Jan 2, 2013Man, what a movie, WHAT AN AMAZING MOVIE !!! It was like a roller coater ride. I was pumped the entire time. I could feel the adrenaline. Everybody delivered a great performance, especially Jamie Foxx. I hope, for once, the academy will considered a good movie like this.
Dec 30, 2012The best Tarantino movie since Pulp Fiction. All the actors are perfectly cast. Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo Decaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, and Kerry Washington are all outstanding. I've already seen it twice and I can't wait to see it again when it comes out on blu-ray.
Dec 31, 2012This movie handles SO MANY genres at once or in sequence so perfectly that it creates it's own genre. That Genre is Tarantino. It's badass, funny, horrifying and absolutely bloody. If you love Tarantino's work, then this is definitely one of his best, if not THE best movie he's ever produced. Just see this epic movie. It's a goddamn masterpiece.
Dec 31, 2012The best Tarantino movie in my opinion, Django is a thrill ride full of laughs, tension and action that enthralls for all of it's nearly 3 hours. I hate needless violence and swearing in movies, but the gore and cussing never feel unnecessary due to the context, and in fact add to the immersion. A must-see.
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Dec 27, 2012Too much use of the N word in this movie. Believe it or not people back then did have a vocabulary of more than 12 words. Also not every sentence began and ended with the N word like it does today in the rap music business. The shootout with James Brown in the background took me out of the moment in this supposed western.
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Jan 1, 2013While undoubtedly a good film, and not at all crappy holiday filler, I can't hope on the "this is an incredible film" train. I liked it, but found it to be not much more than a good way to spend a friday evening. Not bad at all, but not great. Christoph Waltz and Leonardo Dicaprio really shine, but that's really the only stand out incredible part of the film. Overall, just good, not great.
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Jan 8, 2013Tarantino displayed little, if any restraint at all while filming this movie. It is ridiculously long and at times it is way over done. Some of the action scenes are overly obnoxious and some of the other scenes are of such a serious and delicate matter (brutal slave scenes) to tamper with. The outstanding performances by Dicaprio and Cristoph Waltz help keep this movie so entertaining.
Jan 27, 2013
Feb 5, 2013Quentin Tarantino best film. Some wonderful performances in this film from jamie foxx leo dicaprio christoph waltz which is now one of my favorite actors is just wonderful in this film and samuel l jackson one of his most memorable performance with quotes like "who dis n***a on dat neigh" and dem MF aren't here to buy no mandingo". Beautifully written and well directed 10/10.
Jan 1, 2013Good movie. Not amazing, but good. A little too much slow motion that didn't really add anything to the movie. Jamie Foxx was good, but I was hoping for a more charismatic performance from him.
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Jan 5, 2013Drags on. The plot comes to a clear finish, then drags on for another half an hour. Other than that fine. Not wonderful. Tarantino movies are starting to show their age. What would be "edgy-silly" --is more just silly. Django sorta teeters on being a kids movie.
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Jan 10, 2013The movie started out strong on all fronts, but begins to descend into a long-winded story that never really grasped my attention. Still, the movie manages to bring plenty of comedic gore and drama which is unique.
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Dec 31, 2012Evocative, controversial, innovative. Another instant classic in Quentin Tarantino's already illustrious career. Recalls "Inglorious Basterds" revenge theme, cathartic and utterly fantastic.
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Dec 29, 2012It's Tarantino at his best, again. The day I see a bad Tarantino movie is the day I'll stop seeing 'em. I think this was a great revenge flick. The most you can ask for is to be entertained, and I certainly was.
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Jan 10, 2013Probably the greatest movie ever created. Incredible while watching it, cinematography and everything. Great to reflect upon as well. Perfect. Quentin Tarantino.
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Dec 28, 2012Pulpy, funny, extremely violent and well-written. Unfortunately Django fails to deliver the tension obtained in older westerns or even his previous efforts. Still a great watch with some utterly fantastic performances.
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Jun 4, 2013"Quentin Tarantino has once again proved why he is one of the greatest and most authentic directors making films today, filled with gut-busting violence, Oscar worthy performances and some much comic relief. Django is one of 2012's best movies, by far." A+
Dec 26, 2012Django is a beautiful production with perfect acting, cinematography, and sound. I enjoyed myself to a large extent watching it. My only criticism would be the length is a bit much considering how linear the content is. I cannot see a Tarantino movie without amazingly high expectations so he did well, considering.
Jan 18, 2013Soooo boring and predictable. It feels like some retarded film student saw "Inglorious Basterds" and thought to himself: Hey, wouldn't it be sooo damn cool to do the same movie in a Wild West setting with like more swearing, more blood and more slposions?? Unbfortunately that retard is QT. 2 points for Leo's acting, he delivers a confident & convincing performance as usual
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Jan 13, 2013Django Unchained is nowhere near as good as it is advertised and it sadly really disappointing. It features some of the best performances of the year and it is really funny. Some of the scenes;however, lag, drag, and are too long and conversational to make me interested. This is a good film, but it certainly is one of the more disappointing movies of the year for me. I give this film 65%.
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Mar 29, 2013The violence in this film is really over the top, but that is not unusual for a Quentin Tarantino movie. What you are watching when you see Django is a sick mind at work, not very different from watching Inglorious Bastards. The film is also much too long. Cutting out the gore would probably shorten it by an hour.
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Dec 29, 2012Quentin Tarantino is a great director, he can make the most meaningless scene in a movie interesting and memorable, which is sort of how the film starts off.
Jan 11, 2013One of Tarantino's best films. The pacing is good throughout, but seems to be artificially quickened in a couple parts of the movie. Even so, there's enough here to keep fans entertained for the duration.
Jan 6, 2013Fan-f*cking-tastic! Dynamite dialogue, sensational storytelling, and ravishing revenge. My OCD brain could not find a single fault with this movie. Absolutely loved it. Top 10 best movies I've ever seen.
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Dec 28, 2012Django is a classic in my mind. It falters in the arena of plot, the final climax feels far more contrived than natural, but apart from that, the film is spectacular. The characters/performances are incredibly entertaining. All of them are. Cinematography is gorgeous, and fitting. It's a good time to be had, just leave your thinking cap at home.
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Jan 2, 2013Thanks to a seemingly unending overflow of marvelous performances, a bitingly scintillating script, and the always-lovable auteurist techniques of Quentin Tarantino, "Django Unchained" makes for a truly gratifying film adventure and one of the greatest westerns I have ever seen.
Dec 26, 2012Tarantino at his best. Another unique and incredible story. Great acting and screenplay. Definitely the best movie of the year hands down. Jamie Fox isn't the best actor in my opinion but I thought he was great for the role of Django, also Samuel L. Jackson was classic as always!
Jan 3, 2013
Another strong, sparky and bloody entry in the QT canon. Although, creaking under its running time, it's not quite as uproariously entertaining as his last pseudo-historical adventure, "Inglourious Basterds."
What Tarantino has is an appreciation for gut-level exploitation film appeal, combined with an artist's desire to transform that gut element with something higher, better, more daring. His films challenge taboos in our society in the most direct possible way, and at the same time add an element of parody or satire.
The film doesn't play it safe, so neither will I. Instead, I'll say that it finds Mr. Tarantino perched improbably but securely on the top of a production that's wildly extravagant, ferociously violent, ludicrously lurid and outrageously entertaining, yet also, remarkably, very much about the pernicious lunacy of racism and, yes, slavery's singular horrors.


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Min Focus | 100cm | Magnification | 0.28X |
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The site, with an existing 164,000-square-foot office and laboratory on 10 acres, can house up to 300 employees, according to a news release.
The site also will include a pilot plant to formulate small batches of biologicals as well as land for a greenhouse and test plots.
Bayer acquired Davis-based AgraQuest, which specializes in biologicals, in 2012.
Monheim, Germany-based Bayer AG also plans to further integrated its Nunhems vegetable seed division under the Bayer umbrella brand.
The new facility will serve as the North American headquarters and research and development center for the vegetable seed and crokp protection divisions of the company.