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I've got house on a sloped lot, it slopes down from the front yard toward the back.
The basement has a full-size door that walks out into an area underneath the back deck. The walk out area under the deck is lower then the immediate surrounding area, ideally the sides should be built up a bit to keep water flowing away from the walk out, but the place hasn't been cared for in years, so currently they slope quite a bit into the walk out under the deck, as a result during heavy rainfall that area can get very saturated, particularly if the water table is high. The dirt level is only about an inch or two below the door sill, so that can lead to water flowing into the basement under the door! :( The water does get into the ground, so I'm sure it's just a matter of expanding the area and keeping the whole level lower then the door sill. The deck itself is positively trashed and ready to fall down... I wouldn't be surprised if it's the original from 1950 when the house was built, it's /that/ bad. Long story short, what I'd like to do is replace the deck with one that is about 50% larger, ideally I'd like to build 3 retaining walls so that I expand the walk out area under the deck and have the deck posts supported on the wall, like a foundation. On one side, probably either left or right, I'd have steps built into the retaining wall to lead from the yard to the walk out. I'd like to lower the level of the "finished surface" in the walk out area by a couple of inches, so that it's about 3-4" below the current door sill plate. I'm thinking the "finished surface" would either be compacted gravel (2-3") or a highly permeable paver. That would give me about 5-7" from the bottom of the sill to dirt, so hopefully that will help resolve the water issue. My questions are--
- Can a retaining wall be build such that is acts a support for the deck? - Around here the footings for the deck must be 4' below grade, so that does mean that my footings need to be 4' below the level of the finished surface in the walk out? - Would I just be better off having block wall (CMU) foundation walls built and then putting up some sort of a stone veneer and cap to make the visible parts more attractive? I'm planning to have the excavation and wall down professionally, right now I'm trying to research what is best, what to watch out for, etc... I'll be working with a professional carpenter (friend) that I'm hiring to build the deck on top--I think that will be a "no brainer" once we have the retaining wall in place, I'm not looking for anything too fancy, just a typically rectangular deck. Of course I'd work my friend to plans together ahead of time to coordinate the location of supports for posts... Forgive what an eyesore I have back there :), I'm hoping expanding the walk out will give me a better place to store the trash barrel, and I'm going to be building a shed to store the rest... I've also since repaired the bare spots on the lawn... as a I said, this place hasn't been cared for in years... The sump pump discharge is another thing I need to figure what I can do with... the back of my lot is the low level for the neighborhood, so there's no way to bury the pipe and lead it elsewhere. My town has a storm sewer system, for an expensive fee I may be able to plumb it (and my gutters) into that. Thanks! |
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- Posted by weedyacres (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 22:42
That deck's got a boatload of code violations (from today's code, at least) and should be reconstructed. I'm with you there. If it were me, I'd put 2 retaining walls even with both sides of the house and extending away from it, to "box in" the basement level area and eliminate any directing of water towards the basement door. Grade the slope slightly away from the house. Then you've got a nice big flat space to work with. Dig holes and pour footings for the deck posts (yes, 4' footings mean 4' below ground level--it has to do with frost lines), and build from there. I don't see any big savings by trying to incorporate post supports into the retaining walls. I'd probably expand the deck to at least 2x of what it is now. It doesn't add that much cost to it once you've got things started, especially if you're DIY-ing it. And I'd move the stairs to the side furthest from the house so they don't block the basement window. |
Hi Weedy, Thanks for the reply-- We currently don't even walk on the deck, the beams meeting at the outside-left corner have completely rotted away and not supported by the posts... I swear it's inertia and friction holding the thing up this point... I like your idea of having just two retaining walls and leveling out the area, the trouble is that the lowest spot in my yard is not quite as low as I'd like the area under the deck to be, meaning in order to water away from the house I'd have to either build a retaining wall there or build up a small mound to provide grade. This is why I was thinking of building retaining walls on 3 sides to box in the whole area under the deck while incorporating a set of steps into one of the walls (probably right side) to keep access. For the footings, I figured I needed to 4' lower then the lowest point around me, just wanted to hear another opinion... this a lot of digging!! Regarding posts and retaining walls... my idea was that the footprint of the deck is exactly the same as the retaining wall--so are you suggesting making the deck larger then the footprint of the retaining wall, meaning the posts are set "outside" of the retaining wall? or smaller? I wasn't really expecting to gain much by incorporating posts into the retaining wall, just trying to maximize my space under the deck for storage. Currently the deck is about even w/ the window on the right side, and off by only a couple of feet on the other, so expanding the deck parallel w/ the house could only grow by 2-3' before it starts to overhang the windows (I think it's 8' now, so it could grow to maybe 10')... I could certainly grow the deck perpendicular to the house, that might be the best option, that would also allow me have more of the deck in the sun which would be nice. I'm doing a a "hybrid DIY" on the build, I'll be hiring a family friend who is a professional carpenter, so I do have hourly costs associated with the build, but all the same I'd still rather spend more now to get a better build :) Ideally I'll be getting "serious" around July 1st, applying for the permits, taking down the old deck, etc... |
"I'd like the area under the deck to be, meaning in order to water away from the house I'd have to either build a retaining wall there or build up a small mound to provide grade." I was just thinking... one option here could be a very short retaining wall on the "long" side of the deck, maybe only about 12-15" high with a step inside as well... so from the yard you'd walk up a gentle slope to that wall, then there would be just one step down into the lower area. That would allow just the two retaining walls, and depending on whether I needed posts on the short sides I might not need to worry about incorporating them into a retaining wall at all. |
- Posted by weedyacres (My Page) on Thu, Jun 2, 11 at 17:08
I'd never even considered the retaining walls out at the corners of the house, that certainly gives me something to think about! Looks like a nice deck you put up! My adviser is a veteran carpenter, I've personally seen work he's done for those who recommended him, they all say the same thing "It's built to last forever", so I'm lucky, but also worried because I only have one shot to get it right on the design :^D |
I think it's just asking for future problems if you add a wall and keep the space around the door lower than the surrounding area. I suppose you could put in a drain and pipe it (and the sump pump output to the back of the yard to a dry pond or something. If the door isn't needed for emergency egress you could just eliminate it. Or replace it with a bulkhead door. But I like weedy's retaining wall idea better. Maybe you could get by with just the wall on the right side? And you might consider extending the deck a little and putting the stairs down to the top of the right wall - you'd need a shorter set of steps that way. Just a couple more ideas. |
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During last year's food and wine festival, a representative from Dorothy Lane's sablefish supplier - Favco of Anchorage, Alaska, - talked about the benefits of sablefish and explained why many consumers are unfamiliar with the species.
"Over the last few years, we have been working to get people to cook Alaskan sablefish as a substitute for Chilean sea bass. You can't go wrong: The oil content is so high that you can't overcook [sablefish]," he says.
Bringing seafood company representatives and fishermen in to talk to shoppers is also vital to Dorothy Lane's seafood program. "People want to see where their fish is coming from, and that there are real fishermen behind it," says Gridley.
Dorothy Lane also holds sidewalk salmon sales and salmon cookouts a few times a year, featuring its chefs grilling the fish and making sandwiches. "We feature sockeye and coho salmon. You buy it as the whole fish, and we cut it into steaks," says Gridley.
Last June, Dorothy Lane sold salmon sandwiches for $6.50 each during the two-day salmon cookout.
Dorothy Lane even offers a year-round grilling station for seafood at its Springboro, Ohio, store. "You can purchase any seafood item, and have it grilled [to order], and take it home," says Gridley.
The grilling station serves as an excellent seafood education tool for shoppers. "You are watching how the chef is preparing your fish, and the oils and seasonings he is using."
In addition, throughout 2008 and part of 2009, Dorothy Lane's chefs focused on teaching shoppers how to grill whole fish, "showing them fun, unique ways to cook on the grill and the flavor profiles you can have," says Gridley.
Dorothy Lane is also placing renewed focus on buying American and even local farmed Ohio seafood. "For our sea scallops, we buy direct from Oceans Alive in New Bedford, Mass. For our shrimp program, we are going more and more with a certified American-caught shrimp from Woods Fisheries [in Port St. Joe, Fla.]," says Gridley.
This year, Dorothy Lane will work with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to buy and promote Ohio aquaculture products. "Because there are now 200 small farms in Ohio, we are going to work with some of these local producers to try to establish a market for their products," says Gridley. Some of the Ohio aquaculture products that Gridley wants to purchase include rainbow trout, white shrimp, perch and catfish.
Sustainability and carrying antibiotic-free proteins has always been an important part of Dorothy Lane's philosophy, according to Gridley. To that end, the grocer sells Black Pearl Organic Shetland salmon.
"They are farm-raised, antibiotic-free and fed certified organic feed. We don't advertise them as organic, because there are no organic rules for seafood [in the United States]," says Gridley.
Overall, Dorothy Lane carries between 40 and 50 SKUs of fresh seafood at any time. Some of the seafood entrées prepared in-house include: Crispy Dijon Tilapia, Bacon Wrapped Scallops and Oysters Rockefeller. In 2010, Gridley plans to bring in more seasonal fish from Hawaii, including snapper, wahoo and opah, for the retailer's fresh cases.
Because of the excitement created around seafood and its quality offerings, Dorothy Lane was able to achieve slightly higher seafood sales in 2009 - quite a feat for a gourmet retailer in a difficult economy. "We have shown a modest increase [in sales]; it has been a good year for seafood," says Gridley.
While some shoppers cut down on portion sizes throughout the year, most are not "trading down" in terms of seafood selection, according to Gridley. "They are still trying all the unique items," he says.
Dorothy Lane Market is proving that, even during challenging economic times, upscale retailers can succeed. Offering quality seafood from around the world and getting consumers enthusiastic about the seafood they are preparing and eating continues to support Dorothy Lane's bottom line.
Contributing Editor Joanne Friedrick lives in South Portland, Maine


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The death of student Benno Ohnesorg saw the birth of the West German '68 movement. Now evidence has emerged that Karl-Heinz Kurras, the West German police officer who shot him during a demonstration against the Shah, was a Stasi spy. Wolfgang Kraushaar, an acclaimed chronicler of '68, asks whether the killing was an unofficial East German act of state.
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Incorporating Mythology into Fantasy, or How to Write Mythical Fantasy in 752
Easy Steps
Robert B. Marks
Copyright 1997
Robert B. Marks, all rights reserved.
Published in Story and Myth, May 1997.
In a lecture to the University of St. Andrews in 1939, a professor of Middle English stated that "Fantasy has also an essential drawback: it is difficult to achieve." The professor was named John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, and he would later be known for writing The Lord of the Rings. His words ring true even today.
Mythical fantasy is one of the faster growing genres today. It was first popularized by Tolkien in the 1950s, and today includes successful writers such as Robert Jordan, Dennis L. McKiernan, Tad Williams, Guy Gavriel Kay, and Terry Goodkind, with more writers trying to join all the time. The problem is how to write mythical fantasy; it is deceptively difficult.
We are going to examine how mythical fantasy incorporates the mythology into the fiction, and why it is vital that this occurs (besides the obvious answer of "it wouldn't be mythical fantasy otherwise"). The first problem is to define what mythical fantasy is in the first place.
In his lecture On Fairy Stories, Tolkien defines fantasy as being "with images of things that are not only 'not actually present', but which are indeed not to be found in our primary world at all, or are generally believed not to be found there." This is the realm of the imagination, but the definition does not merely include mythical fantasy as fantasy, but all creative fiction, as "things" can also refer to events. For example, Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October involves events which are not actually real; there certainly is not a Captain Ramius, and all the events around him must occur in the imagination. The characters are interacting in a world which is similar to our own, but also very different in vital ways. Hence, it is a form of fantasy.
The type of fantasy to which we refer is separate from this. Certainly, we find Clancy's novels exciting, but there is a lack of wonder about Clancy's world. While his characters achieve remarkable things, they do so in a world which is entirely explained. In books such as Lord of the Rings, on the other hand, there is a natural wonder about the world where the events are taking place. This wonder can be ascribed to magic, either directly or indirectly, and it is a necessity for successful mythical fantasy.
Proper mythical fantasy must have two elements: mythology and reality. It also has a responsibility to the reader, which is to restore the wonder of the scientifically explained world to the reader's mind. It is here where the mythology comes in. On the other hand, this charge cannot be achieved unless the work of fiction is believable, and hence there is the requirement of the mythology.
I will deal with the issue of reality first. It is the inclusion of reality that makes the suspension of disbelief possible. Any truly successful work must have it, as Tolkien acknowledges in his lecture. All published fantasy worlds have basic laws of physics which are inviolate: if one drops a rock, the rock always falls down, unless acted upon by an outside force. When these laws are not present, the work of fantasy has drifted entirely to the imagination, and the reader finds it to be unbelievable. Characters must also act realistically, for the same reason; the reader will put down a book where a complete dunce suddenly discovers Newton's laws of gravity.
In a completely realistic world, however, there is no wonder. One of the appeals of mythic fantasy is that the magical wonder that science has taken out of the world has been restored, and it is a responsibility to any fantasy writer to restore this wonder to the reader. It is here that mythology comes in.
Mythology is a remarkable type of literature, with stories often thousands of years old. These stories have some distinguishing features: first, there are heroes that have either semi-divine origins or accomplish impossible things. An ordinary man cannot kill Grendel, yet Beowulf kills him with his bare hands; on the same hand, Bran is able to find the mythical island of Manannan which is hidden from mortal eyes in Irish mythology.
Second, there is an element of magic that infuses the entire tale, either directly or indirectly. This magic can take the form of divine interference, such as in the Volsunga Saga, or it can be indirectly infused into the world, such as the Dragon in Beowulf. It can be in the form of a spell or creature.
The effect of using mythology is to bring wonder back into the world in which the author is writing. In his introduction to Voyage of the Fox Rider, Dennis L. McKiernan wrote of the mythical creatures such as Elves and Faeries that "the world is a sadder place without them." This is undeniably true. The work of the fantasy author lies in restoring these creatures to their proper place in the imagination of the reader, and thus restoring the natural wonder of the world.
One might say that the mythology is not always used, but I would disagree with that. To take a case in point, Robert Jordan. Jordan writes books which seemingly have original concepts, yet the magic itself is mythical. Magic lies at the root of mythology, it is what makes mythology special. Any fantasy novel that uses magic for storytelling, which it must by nature do, is therefore using mythology.
The difficulty is how to do it. The mythology used must be recognizable, and yet wondrous and new at the same time. The trick for the author is to incorporate a mythological aspect that the reader will be able to identify with along with the reality that is required to give the work credence. Without a proper blend of the mythology and reality, the work fails as mythic fantasy. The trick to success lies in placing the mythology down first, and then limiting it with the reality of the created world.
I will now offer Terry Goodkind as an example. At the time of the writing of this article, there is a debate occurring on the SF internet newsgroup over whether Goodkind's books are good fantasy. The debate is divided into the two obvious camps; that he is a good writer of fantasy, and that he does not write good fantasy. Goodkind is writing proper mythic fantasy, however. There is the required element of reality, and there is also a mythical backdrop. The problem which lies with Goodkind's writings, which is easily attributed to the fact that he is a new writer and merely needs to gain more experience, is that the mix is at times inconsistent, but is also unfamiliar. The reader sees the mythical aspects of Goodkind's world, but cannot identify with them. Many ideas, such as the Mord-Sith, are entirely new to most readers, and alien. While this is good to a slight degree, as it aids in restoring the wonder of the world, the mythology must be at least partially familiar.
It is the familiarity which is a major issue. The reader requires a mythology which is both familiar but also new in some way. It is because of this that one cannot simply transplant a mythology into one's writings, one must adapt them. Even Tolkien adapted the Nordic sagas he used for Lord of the Rings; his goal was to tell a new story, not retell an old myth. It is in the adaptation where the author must excel to make the mythical fantasy work.
Adaptation can be tricky, as one must retain the familiarity. Therefore, there must be enough of the original saga or myth to recognizable. If one is looking to the Irish mythologies of the Tuatha de Danaan (Elves), one must retain the key aspects of that mythology. The Elves cannot suddenly have a complete change in ideology and form, as if one has done this, s/he has warped the mythology beyond recognition, and thus failed. Small alterations in the myths themselves or alterations in the context of the myths are very effective for adaptation. I will give some examples below:
In Dennis L. McKiernan's book, Voyage of the Fox Rider, at the end of the book an island filled with mages was destroyed by a massive tidal wave caused by black magic. This is an obvious adaptation of the Atlantis myth from Plato, but the context and small details have been changed. The island is still one of great knowledge, yet the destruction of the island is caused to aid an evil God in the War of the Ban. Also, the inhabitants of the island have been changed to Pysks, Magicians and other fey folk called "Hidden Ones", rather than Atlanteans, and there is the possibility that many of the Magicians escape. The mythology is familiar to the reader, but also altered so that it is partially original.
In my own book, Demon's Vengeance, I used as part of the background the war between the Sidhe (Elves) and the Formorians in Irish mythology. I changed several aspects of the war, however. Where the war was fought over territory in Irish myth, the war in my book is a war of annihilation. The mythology is still recognizable, but I have changed it in such a way that there is a new hard edge to it. Tolkien also used this mythology, but in his work (Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion) the war is fought between Morgoth and the Elves over three jewels, called the Silmarils.
Once this background is laid down, the author's task lies in telling the story. The background itself will affect the story, adding a harder or softer edge at times, and will also bring the world to life. This incorporation of mythology and reality can be a daunting task, and one where a great deal of research is required (I am still collecting books on mythology for my writings). In the end, however, it is a rewarding one, for both the reader and the author, as the mythology allows the sense of wonder of the world to be restored, if only for a brief moment.
Works Referenced
Tom Clancy: The Hunt for Red October
Terry Goodkind: Wizard's First Rule
Lady Gregory: Lady Gregory's Complete Irish Mythology
Dennis L. McKiernan: Voyage of the Fox Rider
J.R.R. Tolkien: The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays
The Lord of the Rings
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Baby elephant death in show Africa was a natural tragedy we couldn't prevent
Viewer storm at harrowing scenes
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH'S new wildlife series, Africa, has amazed viewers with its revealing insights into the continent's animals.
But this week's episode sparked a storm when it showed the painful, lingering death of a baby elephant. Viewers demanded to know why the BBC crew didn't step in and save the creature.


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The Pittsburgh Pirates are on to something. While their current starting rotation might leave something to be desired, the outfield of the present and the future is as good as it gets.
By locking Starling Marte up for six years (plus two option years), the Pirates have an excellent left fielder in place right through his late-twenties peak – all at the controlled costs the Pirates need to survive.
Source confirmed that the Marte deal is for 31 million – over 6 years.
— Jim Duquette (@Jim_Duquette) March 26, 2014
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Starling Marte posted great numbers in his first full season in the big leagues, hitting .280/.343/.441 with 12 homers and 41 steals in a very tough park for right-handed hitters. Marte is a dynamic base runner and strong outfielder, as he and Andrew McCutchen chase down fly balls in PNC Park's vast left-center field power alley with aplomb.
Pairing Marte and the reigning NL MVP in the outfield and at the top of the order gives the Pirates a lot of hope for the future, to say nothing of top prospect Gregory Polanco, currently pounding on the door at the triple-A level. Polanco looked every bit the part of a big leaguer this spring and figures to make some noise for the Pirates before the season is over. Once his service time issues are resolved, the current crop of busted prospects and hangers-on crowding the Pirates right field depth chart will be little more than depth.
Getting Marte's arb years and two free agent years at such a low cost protects the budgeted Bucs while offering Marte guaranteed millions after just 182 big league games. A defense and base running player might not earn as much through arbitration but this is still good for both team and player.
Risk? Of course, there is always risk. But the skills that Marte showed at every level of the minor leagues and continued showing as he progressed to the highest level make him a good bet to deliver on a contract that could still get him to free agency at age-32.
The Pirates spend conservatively – some might even call them cheap. They need these types of deals to survive under their self-imposed budgets. With a young cheap outfield and a pitching staff anchored by Gerritt Cole (with more help on the way), the Pirates hope they can take down the NL Central by storm and beat the Cardinals the only way they can – at their own game.


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text: Deadicated sounds like a parody of the recent wave of pop tribute albums. Here, musicians with backgrounds in country, punk, reggae, alternative rock, and folk, among other styles, remake the songs of the Grateful Dead, the least hip of all music icons since Lawrence Welk. What sounds embarrassing on paper, though, turns out to be a pleasant surprise. Unlike too many tribute records, this one isn't self-consciously campy or ironic; the artists actually seem to enjoy singing and playing these loping tunes, both when the remakes sound austere and when they're slightly goofy. There's ''Casey Jones'' as a barroom singalong from Warren Zevon and sideman David Lindley, ''Uncle John's Band'' as a campfire anthem via the Indigo Girls, and ''Truckin''' turned into something like a truckstop jukebox favorite by Dwight Yoakam not to mention Jane's Addiction's loopy psychedelic version of ''Ripple.'' Other artists, like Cowboy Junkies and Midnight Oil, sound hapless, and Elvis Costello has unfortunately chosen the dull ''Ship of Fools.'' Even in the album's drabber moments, though, the musicians treat these songs with the care and respect normally given to revered pop standards. That makes Deadicated the guiltiest of pleasures it gives you a peek into what some of the hippest of musicians really listened to during their formative teen years. B+


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The Matt Flynn sweepstakes, free agent talk, best combine interviews and much more. Dan Pompei
The reason Matt Flynn is a hot commodity as free agency approaches is simple.
Commodities are limited, very limited.
Aside from a 35-year old with a neck problem and the guy who got benched for Tim Tebow, the veteran market for starting quarterbacks is pretty barren. "Flynn will be a hot item because of the system he came from, and the fact he's played well," said an NFC front office man who could be in the market for a quarterback. "It's not a really good year for college quarterbacks after the top two. It depends if someone thinks they can get a quarterback in the draft or if they'll have to overpay for one in free agency."
The NFC front office man was one of five NFL men I spoke with who either have studied Flynn, worked with Flynn, or game planned against him. Each of them like some things about Flynn. But none of them would feel completely comfortable making a major investment in a player with two starts.
"I like him," said one general manager. "But I'm not all in."
As Pete Prisco pointed out in this story, it's easy to look at Flynn's only start in 2011, and his last impression, and assume he is the second coming Aaron Rodgers. And Flynn clearly has something to him to have been able to put together one of the best passing performances in Packers history (480 yards, six touchdown passes and 45 points against the Lions) in the regular season finale.
But if you take away that one performance, Flynn's career passer rating is 68.1.
Matt Flynn has looked good in limited opportunities, but he hasn't played enough for anyone to know what kind of quarterback he will be.
With two NFL starts and 132 passes thrown, Flynn has not played enough for anyone to see what he can't do. "He actually missed some plays downfield against Detroit," said a pro personnel man who was assigned to study Flynn. "A lot of his yards in that game came on a screen play to the running back. Against the Patriots the year before he held the ball too long, and was sacked a few times because of it."
Flynn has had more throws over four years of preseason games, but the evidence there is inconclusive as well. His four year preseason passer rating is 86.
Some of what Flynn has accomplished might be the result of being with great coaches and in an ideal system. He might not be the same player out of the Green Bay cocoon.
What Flynn has been isn't nearly as significant as what he can be. In order to predict what he can be, we have to look at his skill set.
One thing that separates Flynn from Rodgers and other elite quarterbacks is he does not have a big arm. "He lacks deep balls strength," the pro personnel man said. "He's more of a dink and dunk quarterback."
Said a personnel director, "It's a better arm than you think, but it's not great. He won't drive it vertically like Rodgers."
There are reasons Flynn was a seventh round draft pick. He doesn't have the kind of physical ability you'd associate with a franchise quarterback. At the 2008 combine, he ran a 4.78 40 yard dash and vertical jumped 28 inches. At Louisiana State, he completed just 56 percent of his passes.
"It doesn't mean he can't do it, but he doesn't overwhelm you with talent," the NFC front office man said.
Playing quarterback effectively is about so much more than talent. It's about intangibles, and Flynn, who won a national championship in college, seems to have those in spades. "I really like him," said a defensive coach who has game planned against him. "His style can be like Aaron Rodgers'. He has great awareness and is decisive." The personnel director called Flynn a "natural leader."
But what is Flynn worth? In this interesting column, Joel Corry points out Flynn may get $10 million a year. There aren't many people who could argue he's worth that, but that may be the price a team has to pay if there are multiple suitors for him.
"I'd be cautious about giving him a big time contract after two starts, but I'm in the minority," the pro scout said. "To me he's a backup until he proves more. He's promising but he hasn't proven it. I look at him as more of a system quarterback than a guy who can fit in any system and excel."
The personnel director said he views Flynn as better than a game manager, but less than a franchise QB.
The team that should have the most interest in Flynn is the Dolphins. Nobody knows him better than new Miami head coach Joe Philbin, the Packers' former offensive coordinator. And Flynn's chances of success would be best in the same system he operated in with the Packers.
Any other team that would make a major investment in Flynn will be rolling dice and crossing fingers.
Things I Didn't Used To Know
*For a player who had only three sacks last year, Jason Jones is getting considerable attention as a potential free agent. The Titans are interested in retaining Jones, but if Jones hits the open market there is likely to be competition for his services, including from St. Louis, where his former boss Jeff Fisher calls the shots, and from the Philadelphia, where his former defensive line coach Jim Washburn has influence. The Titans used Jones a lot at defensive end last year, and have indicated they may do the same in the future. But Jones believes he is best suited inside, specifically as a three-technique who can shoot gaps and disrupt. He clearly has demonstrated interior pass rush skills, and at 25 has potential to improve. Jones is likely to be one of the players who gets action in the first wave of free agency.
ICONCould you picture Mario Williams lined up across from DeMarcus Ware?
*In the event Mario Williams becomes a free agent, the list of suitors is likely to be a long one. Speculation around the league has it that the Cowboys and Patriots might be among the interested parties. We should point out this is sheer speculation, not necessarily rooted in fact. The Cowboys could use Williams in tandem with DeMarcus Ware in what would be the best pair of pass rushers in the NFL. Problem? Paying Williams more than Ware might not go over well in the locker room. As for the Patriots, signing Williams would be out of character, but they need to do something dramatic to help their defense. There is no move any team could make that would help a defense more.
*A lot of teams are interested in the top tier of potential free agent pass rushers, which includes Williams, Cliff Avril, Jonathan Abraham and Robert Mathis. If those players become unobtainable, two who could get some action are Mark Anderson and Jeremy Mincey. Both had breakouts this year (it was the second breakout for Anderson), as Anderson had 10 sacks for the Patriots and Mincey had eight for the Jaguars. Anderson has pretty good speed off the edge, though it wasn't often evident between his rookie season in 2006 and last year. Mincey is more of a lunch pail pass rusher. But he was very effective and productive last year. And he can play the run and pass.
*Normally teams and agents have a good idea of the market value of free agents after the combine, but that isn't the case this year. Because free agency was delayed by two weeks, agents and teams have been reluctant to show their cards. It has resulted in very little movement in terms of players re-signing with their own teams.
*The Lions have a lot of issues with players who have expiring contracts, but they have made re-signing backup QB Shaun Hill a priority. They know that if Hill gets to the open market, at least three teams will be interested. What's more, it's possible one or more team would try to entice Hill with an opportunity to compete for a starting job.
*Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish technically turned down an invitation to the combine, but he still showed up. Harnish and agent Cliff Brady asked if Harnish could be a thrower instead of one of the regular quarterbacks. Why? It meant Harnish would have many more opportunities to showcase his passing skills. Invited quarterbacks throw one day at the combine. Throwers can throw four days. Among the quarterbacks who have been throwers in the past are Tony Romo and T.J. Yates. It is believed Harnish is the first combine invitee who asked to be a thrower, however. The other throwers this year were Miami's Jacory Harris and Southern Miss' Austin Davis.
*A few front office men were scratching their heads over the fact that Miami of Ohio guard Brandon Brooks was not invited to the combine. Prior to a pro day, a couple scouts said they had him in the fourth round. That could have changed last week. At 6-5, 346 pounds, Brooks had 36 reps of 225 pounds, ran a 4.98 40 yard dash (and a 1.71 10-yard split), vertical jumped 32 inches, broad jumped 8-9 and had a 4.52 short shuttle. He did this in front of 32 very interested teams.
My Sunday Best: Available Veteran Quarterbacks
As usual, there are more teams looking for a potential starting quarterback than there are available starting quarterbacks. Here are my best veteran quarterbacks that I anticipate being available. Not included are two players who aren't likely to hit the open market, Drew Brees and Alex Smith.
1. Peyton Manning. He really comes with a big asterisk because of his health. The problem with Manning is in March he might not be as healthy as he will be in July, and there is no guarantee he will be any healthier in July. But teams will want to make a decision on him in March. Given the enormity of the investment it would take and the implications it would have for how a team would have to approach the position, going after Manning carries some risk. Then again, going after him also could bring significant reward. Manning probably never will be as productive as he was when he was younger, healthier and in his comfort zone in Indy. But he still could be one of the game's best passers.
2. Matt Flynn, Packers. Aaron Rodgers is the guy everyone would love to have. Flynn does an awfully good Rodgers impression.
Kyle Orton is a solid, reliable veteran.
3. Kyle Orton, Chiefs. Manning is risky and Flynn is unknown, but you know what you are getting with Orton. He doesn't have the upside of the other two, but he doesn't have the downside either. He's a consistent quarterback who is known for his ability to avoid big mistakes. He threw for more yards in 2010 than all but nine players. If you play ball control offense and have a good defense, Orton could be the most logical quarterback to sign.
4. Jason Campbell, Raiders. He was 4-2 with the Raiders before getting hurt; Carson Palmer went 4-5 with the same team. He is not an elite passer, but Campbell has played some decent football in recent years. Campbell could be a good game manager in the right situation. A team could do a lot worse.
5. David Garrard. He is no spring chicken at 34, but he could be a good solution for a team looking for a veteran to steady the ship while a rookie develops. The last time Garrard played, in 2010, he had a 90.8 passer rating. That was better than the ratings of the starting quarterbacks for 19 other teams. He also has a career passer rating of 85.8, and was a Pro Bowler in 2009. He isn't the most consistent passer around, but if his back is good to go Garrard will attract interest.
6. Chad Henne, Dolphins. He has been injured and inconsistent in his pro career, but he does have NFL ability. It is possible Henne's best football is ahead of him. There has been talk that he will be highly pursued (Alex Marvez wrote this interesting piece), but given Henne's body of work it's hard for me to see a team taking a chance on him as a starter. His accuracy and field vision are arguments against him.
7. Shaun Hill, Lions. He might not be the most gifted quarterback, but he knows how to not get beat. Hill has thrown 39 touchdowns to 23 interceptions in his career and has an 84.7 passer rating. He has been one of the best backups in the league.
8. Dan Orlovsky, Colts. He won two games for the awful Colts last year and did not perform badly. Orlovsky never has been given an extended opportunity.
9. Vince Young, Eagles. If it's raw talent and the ability to run a team is looking for, Young will get a look. But Young played poorly in three starts last year, and his leadership and maturity have been in question throughout his career. He could be a good backup for a team like the Broncos or Panthers that runs some unconventional looks.
10. Rex Grossman, Redskins. He took the Bears to the Super Bowl in 2006, but he has a 71.4 career passer rating and he always has been interception prone. At 31, he isn't as mobile as he used to be, and would be best utilized as a backup.
Scout Talk: Combine Interviews
One of the underrated and often unreported aspects of the combine is player interviews. I asked a handful of NFL front office men who were in on interviews in Indianapolis who left the biggest impressions. Here are some players who stood out, for better or worse.
Vontaze Burflict, Arizona State LB. Multiple front office men were not impressed. One said he was rough around the edges. Another said he was not convincing explaining his lack of on-field discipline.
Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State DT. He helped himself in the drills, but he also helped himself in the interview room. Cox projected himself as a player who teams would feel comfortable making a big investment in.
David DeCastro, Stanford G. He rates high on the intangible chart based on his interview. DeCastro showed football was important to him, and he has a no-nonsense approach. One personnel man said he liked the fact that DeCastro came across as somewhat ornery.
Coby Fleener, Stanford TE. He didn't participate in drills but still helped his stock by showing he is smart and well spoken.
ICONMichael Floyd might play a better game than he talked.
Michael Floyd, Notre Dame WR. He didn't interview terribly, but NFL teams would have liked to have seen him be more accountable for his alcohol issues. Floyd didn't help himself in interviews as much as he could have.
Robert Griffin, Baylor QB. He was rated an "A plus" interview by one team. He was smart on the board, confident and well spoken.
Cliff Harris, Oregon CB. He had a chance to present a mea culpa for being kicked off the team and having run-ins with the law. Instead he told NFL teams it wasn't his fault.
LaMichael James, Oregon RB. He was able to talk through his arrest for domestic violence, and he sounded remorseful. One NFL man came away saying he thought James was a good kid.
Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama CB. Representatives from three NFL teams indicated Kirkpatrick did not interview well. One said he did not explain his story well about being arrested on marijuana charges. Another said he came across as difficult to trust.
Luke Kuechly, Boston College LB. His interviews confirmed he is the complete package, impressing numerous teams. One praised him for his leadership. Another said he was smart, well spoken and had an all-American type personality.
Andrew Luck, Stanford QB. His intelligence and ability to connect with people came across.
Brian Quick, Appalachian State WR. One front office man said he thought he was a refreshing young man who is full of energy and life.
Harrison Smith, Notre Dame S. He impressed by knowing the Notre Dame scheme, coverages like the back of his hand. What's more, he came across as bright and confident.
Hot Reads
*Defensive bounties have been in play since shortly after that meeting at the Hupmobile dealership in Canton. But it's a new era. That won't fly anymore.
*The Saints are being sent to their rooms for covering up their bounty system as much as they are being punished for their bounty system.
*Is RG3 cursed with talent? Interesting thoughts from Jason Whitlock.
*Any coach who could use a good locker room spy might want to consider signing this guy.
*I never thought Falcons RB Michael Turner could be a future referee, but he clearly has some ability in that area.
*I like David Molk a lot better wearing a mouthguard.
*Donald Driver still can beat some decent cornerbacks, but let's see if he can beat Urkel.
*Given his assessment of Dontari Poe, it's possible President Obama could have a future as an NFL general manager. The idea of a salary cap might take some getting used to, though.
Dan Pompei covers pro football for the Chicago Tribune. Follow him at Twitter@danpompei
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Sokolov Painting 5-1
The first painting, "The Spymaster's Axis of Asymmetry" is located on the second floor of the Estate. If you go through the front doors of the mansion from the courtyard, go to the left doorway which leads down to the kitchen and there will be a guard there. Wait for him to leave and then go up and the first room you come to and the painting will be on the wall.
Sokolov Painting 5-2
The second painting, "Vera Moray and the Affix of her Skin" can be found just down the hall from the first painting. You will likely need to sneak past a guard and enter the large center room with many display cases. The painting will be in the center of the room.
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Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon | |
Theatrical release poster
Directed by | Michael Moore[1] |
Produced by | Michael Moore |
Written by | Michael Moore |
Starring | Alan Alda John Candy Rhea Perlman Kevin J. O'Connor Bill Nunn Kevin Pollak G.D. Spradlin Rip Torn |
Music by | Elmer Bernstein Peter Bernstein |
Cinematography | Haskell Wexler |
Edited by | Michael Berenbaum Wendey Stanzler |
company |
Distributed by | Gramercy Pictures |
Release dates
September 22, 1995 |
Running time
91 minutes |
Country | United States Canada |
Language | English |
Budget | $11 million |
Box office | $178,104[2] |
Canadian Bacon is a 1995 comedy film which satirizes Canada–United States relations along the Canada–United States border written, directed, and produced by Michael Moore. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival,[3] and was the final released film to star John Candy, though it was shot before the earlier-released Wagons East!.
Thousands of former employees are outraged with military businessman R.J. Hacker (G. D. Spradlin), who had closed down his weapons manufacturing plant, Hacker Dynamics. At a conference held at the former plant, he pins the blame for the shutdown of his business on the current President of the United States (Alan Alda), who has just arrived. The President defends his own belief that the future of the children is more important than war, a belief that has caused major decline in his approval rating. However, after the conference, he expresses to his closest companions, General Dick Panzer (Rip Torn) and National Security Advisor Stuart Smiley (Kevin Pollak), his discontent about not having an enemy to engage in war. An attempted negotiation with Russian President Vladimir Kruschkin (Richard E. Council) to start a new cold war with Russia fails.
However, a local American sheriff named Bud Boomer (John Candy) makes a displeased remark about Canadian beer while watching a hockey game between Canadians and Americans in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The ensuing brawl ends up on the news, and is seen by Stuart. After collecting more information about Canada from a CIA agent named Gus (Brad Sullivan), he suggests Canada as a new enemy to the President. Before long, the television channels are littered with anti-Canada propaganda, which Boomer notices and believes to be true. He prepares for war by distributing guns to his fellow sheriffs, including his girlfriend Honey (Rhea Perlman) and their friends Roy Boy (Kevin J. O'Connor) and Kabral Jabar (Bill Nunn). After they apprehend a group of Americans dressed as Canadians attempting to destroy a hydroelectric plant, they sneak across the border to litter on Canadian property, which leads to Honey being left behind and subsequently arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In a rescue attempt, Boomer, Roy Boy and Kabral sneak into a Canadian power plant and cause a countrywide blackout. When the President learns of this, he orders Boomer's immediate removal from Canada before it's too late.
To make matters worse, Hacker takes revenge on the President for ordering the closure of his business by using a software program called the Hacker Hellstorm to activate missile silos across the country. The President learns that the signal causing the activation of the silos originated from Canada, and summons Hacker. Hacker offers to sell a program to the President that can cancel out the Hellstorm — for $1 trillion. With only six minutes left, as Hacker leaves, despite the President telling him not to and trying to figure out what's going on, Stuart realizes that Hacker is the one controlling the silos, and takes, from him, the operating codes required to stop the Hellstorm, killing him in the process after Stuart delivered a punch, unintentionally. The President orders Stuart's arrest, despite his protests that he is now able to deactivate the missiles. As the launch time approaches for the missiles, which are aimed at Moscow, the President pleads with Canadian Prime Minister Clark MacDonald (Wallace Shawn) over the phone to stop the launch. However, Honey, who was taken to a mental hospital upon her capture and has escaped all the way to the CN Tower, discovers the central computer for the Hellstorm located at the top. She attacks the computer with a machine gun, destroying it and subsequently aborting the launch sequence, much to the relief of the President and his staff. She then reunites with Boomer, who had tracked her to the Tower, and they return to the United States via a speedboat.
An ending montage reveals the fate of all of the characters: Boomer realized his dream of appearing on Cops, Honey has been named "Humanitarian of the Year" by the National Rifle Association, Kabral has become a hockey star, and MacDonald is "still ruling with an iron fist."
- John Candy as Sheriff Bud Boomer, Sheriff of Niagara County
- Alan Alda as President of the United States
- Rhea Perlman as Honey, Deputy sheriff of the Niagara County Sheriff Department and girlfriend and colleague of Sheriff Bud Boomer
- Bill Nunn as Kabral Jabar, Deputy sheriff of the Niagara County Sheriff Department and friend and colleague of Sheriff Bud Boomer
- Kevin J. O'Connor as Roy Boy, friend of Sheriff Bud Boomer
- Kevin Pollak as Stu Smiley, National Security Advisor
- G. D. Spradlin as R.J. Hacker, Owner of Hacker Dynamics
- Rip Torn as General Dick Panzer, U.S. Army Chief of Staff
- Steven Wright as Niagara Mountie
- Jim Belushi as Charles Jackal, news reporter for NBS News
- Richard E. Council as Russian President Vladimir Kruschkin
- Brad Sullivan as Gus
- Stanley Anderson as Edwin S. Simon, news anchor for NBS News
- Wallace Shawn as Canadian Prime Minister Clark MacDonald
- Michael Moore as Redneck guy
- Dan Aykroyd (uncredited) as Ontario Provincial Police officer
- Ed Sahely (uncredited) as Mountie[4]
The film was shot in fall 1993,[5] in Toronto, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls, Ontario; and Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York. Scenes depicting the rapids of the Niagara River were actually filmed at Twelve Mile Creek in St. Catharines. Parkwood Estate in Oshawa was the site for the White House, and Dofasco in Hamilton was the site for Hacker Dynamics. The scene where the American characters look longingly home at the US across the putative Niagara River is them looking across Burlington Bay at Stelco steelworks in Hamilton, Ontario. [6]
The hockey game and subsequent riot (due to insulting Canadian beer) were shot at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena in Niagara Falls, Ontario,[7] and the actors portraying the police officers (who eventually join in the riot upon hearing that Canadian beer "sucks") are wearing authentic Niagara Regional Police uniforms.[8]
The film has many cameos by Canadian actors,[citation needed] including Dan Aykroyd, who appears uncredited[9] as an Ontario Provincial Police officer.
Canadian Bacon received poor reviews from film critics, receiving a 14% from Rotten Tomatoes.[10]
Stephen Holden in a 1995 review concluded "The movie is so busy spearing the dragons of American aggression that its cartoonish vision of Canadians as wimpy Pollyannas has little resonance."[11]
See also[edit]
- Canada-United States relations
- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, a 1964 Stanley Kubrick comedy about a fictional element of the cold war
- The Mouse that Roared
- The Canadian Conspiracy, a 1986 fictional documentary about how Canadian entertainers are conquering TV and movies in the United States.
- Wag the Dog, a 1997 film about a war devised for similar reasons
- War Plan Red, also known as the Atlantic Strategic War Plan, was a plan for the United States to make war with Great Britain, by attacking Canada.
- Canadian Idiot, a parody of Green Day's "American Idiot", by "Weird Al" Yankovic, which explores similar themes, and actually mentions the idea of a "preemptive strike" against Canada.
- "A Speculative Fiction", a song by Canadian band Propagandhi that explores a war between Canada and the U.S.
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, the 1999 South Park film about a similar war (though in this case the war's reason is a moral panic rather than explicitly to boost a president's sagging poll numbers).
- The real life War of 1812 between the United States and British North America (now Canada).
- ^ Fine, Marshall (1993-11-28). "Movies: On Location: Will His 'Bacon' Sizzle? : Sure, Michael Moore can get a rise out of former GM honcho Roger Smith, but let's see how the documentarian does with his first feature". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109370/
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Canadian Bacon". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
- ^ [1]:: ETM :: Edna Talent Management Ltd ::: Ed Sahely - PDF Resume
- ^ Bradley, Ed (April 26, 1995). "Moore Gets to 'Super Bowl' of Film Makers". Flint, Michigan: The Flint Journal via Dog Eat Dog Films (Michael Moore official site). Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ Imdb Canadian Bacon (1995) Filming Locations
- ^ "Rhea Pearlman at the Niagara Falls Arena During the Filming of Canadian Bacon". Retrieved 2008-04-10.
- ^ "John Candy at the Niagara Falls Arena During the Filming of Canadian Bacon". Retrieved 2008-04-10.
- ^ Dan Aykroyd's cameo can be verified by watching the film. 63 minutes into the film, he can be seen on a motorbike, gesturing for a van, which is driven by John Candy, to pull over. The fact that this is uncredited, can be verified by watching the credits at the end of the film, where no credit appears for Dan Aykroyd.
- ^ "Canadian Bacon". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (September 22, 1995). "Canadian Bacon (1994): America's Cold War With Canada. Just Kidding!". The New York Times. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
External links[edit]
- Canadian Bacon at the Internet Movie Database
- Canadian Bacon at AllMovie
- Canadian Bacon at the TCM Movie Database
- Canadian Bacon at Box Office Mojo
- Canadian Bacon at Rotten Tomatoes
- English-language films
- 1995 films
- 1990s comedy films
- American political satire films
- Film scores by Elmer Bernstein
- Films about fictional Presidents of the United States
- Films directed by Michael Moore
- Canada–United States relations in popular culture
- Films shot in Hamilton, Ontario
- Films shot in Toronto
- American political comedy films
- Films set in Toronto
- Films set in Ontario
- Films set in New York
- Films set in Washington, D.C.
- Gramercy Pictures films


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Written by the original authors of the hit TV series starring Ronnie Barker, Clement and Frenais have cleverly breathed new life into the script. Keeping close to the original characterisations, you won't be disappointed if you were a fan of the series. Fletcher, played by Shaun Williamson (ex-EastEnder) brings his own measure of cockney charm and barefaced cheek into the mix, mercilessly winding up the prison officers - the stiff upper-lip Mr Mackay (Nicholas Lumley) and the bumbling Mr Barrowclough (John Conroy) - and always coming out on top.
Fletcher befriends the young Godber (Daniel West), his cell mate and a first-timer. He tries to keep him on the straight and narrow, teaching him how to work the system and get on inside. It's not all punch ups and posturing though, Godber confides in Fletcher about how depressed and afraid prison makes him feel, and how it has led him to prayer. There are lighter moments, too, particularly at visiting time with the hilarious exchange of illegal contraband and the theft of Mr Mackay's bicycle is also one to look out for. It makes for a pleasurable evening, like putting on a familiar pair of old slippers.


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Verse 18. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. Near in friendship to accept and console. Broken hearts think God far away, when he is really most near them; their eyes are holden so that they see not their best friend. Indeed, he is with them, and in them, but they know it not. They run hither and thither, seeking peace in their own works, or in experiences, or in proposals and resolutions, whereas the Lord is nigh them, and the simple act of faith will reveal him. And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. What a blessed token for good is a repentant, mourning heart! Just when the sinner condemns himself, the Lord graciously absolves him. If we chasten our own spirits the Lord will spare us. He never breaks with the rod of judgment those who are already sore with the rod of conviction. Salvation is linked with contrition.
Verse 18. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. God is nigh unto them (with reverence be it spoken), God takes so much complacency in the company of such, that he cannot endure to have them far from him; he must have them always under his eyes; as for these broken ones, he will be sure not to leave them long, nor go far from them, but will be ready at hand to set their bones, to bind up their wounds to keep them from festering. It may be he may put them to much pain before he brings the cure to perfection, but it is to prevent future aches. He is a foolish cruel chirurgeon, who, for fear of putting his patient to some pain, never searcheth the wound, but skins it over presently; and a wise man will not think him unmerciful that puts him to exquisite pain, so he may make a thorough cure of it. Thus God doth by his patients sometimes, when the nature of their distemper calls for it. But, however, he will be sure not to be out of the way when they want him most. It is possible that they may look upon themselves as forgotten by God, they may not know their Physician when he is by them, and they may take their Friend for an enemy; they may think God far off when he is near; but when their eyes are opened and their distemper is pretty well worn off, they will, with shame and thankfulness, acknowledge their error; nay, they do from their souls confess, that they do not deserve the least look of kindness from God, but to be counted strangers and enemies; but God will let them know that he loves to act like himself, that is, like a God of love, mercy, and goodness; and that they are the persons that he hath set his heart upon; he will have them in his bosom, never leave them nor forsake them; and though these contrite ones many times look upon themselves as lost, yet God will save them, and they shall sing a song of thankfulness amongst his delivered ones. James Janeway.
Verse 18. The Lord is nigh unto them, etc. Consider the ADVANTAGES of this broken heart; as
Verse 18. "The Lord is nigh unto them," etc. We are apt to overlook men, in proportion as they are humbled beneath us; God regards them in that proportion. Vessels of honour are made of that clay which is "broken" into the smallest parts. George Horne.
Verse 18. Broken heart ... contrite spirit. Oh, this is the misery of all miseries which ministers have most cause to complain of, that men are not fitted enough for Jesus Christ, they are not lost enough in themselves for a Saviour. "In thee the fatherless findeth mercy." Hosea 14:3 . Were we more hopeless, helpless, and fatherless, we should find more mercy from the hand of Jesus Christ. O that God would awaken and shake some sin sleeping soul this day! O that this doctrine thus opened might be as a thunderbolt to let some of you see the inside of yourselves! O poor sinner, thou hast an unsupportable burden of sin and guilt lying on thy soul, ready to press thee down to hell, and yet you feel it not; thou hast the wrath of God hanging over thy head by the twined thread of a short life, which it may be thou mayest not be free from one year, nay, perhaps not one month, but thou seest it not; if thou didst but see it, then thou wouldest cry out as he did in Bosworth field, "A horse! a horse! a kingdom for a horse!" So thou wouldest cry out, None but Christ! nothing but Christ! ten thousand worlds for Christ! James Nalton, 1664.
Verse 18. A contrite spirit. (xwryakd), dakkeey ruach, "the beaten out spirit." In both words the hammer is necessarily implied; in breaking to pieces the ore first, and then plating out the metal when it has been separated from the ore. This will call to the reader's remembrance Jeremiah 23:29 , "Is not my word like as a fire?" saith the Lord: and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? The breaking to shivers, and the beating out are metaphorical expressions: so are the hammer and the rock. What the large hammer struck on a rock by a powerful hand would do, so does the word of the Lord when struck on the sinner's heart by the power of the Holy Spirit. The broken heart, and the contrite spirit, are two essential characteristics of true repentance. Adam Clarke.
Verse 18. The nearness of God to broken hearts, and the certainty of their salvation.