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Offhand, it would be hard to think of a pop phenomenon as rapturously beloved as the Twilight saga that is also as vociferously hated. Read the full post.
'New Moon': Why its girl-driven success is good for the future of movies
Um…no. People don't hate Twilight because it represents a gender power shift (plenty of girls hate Twilight too, y'know) but because it's *badly written* and yet inexplicably popular. Bella has no personality to speak of, and her inability to do anything without her boyfriend makes my inner feminist curl in a corner weeping. Edward is a borderline stalker whose entire wooden personality can be summed up as "is pretty" held up as a shining example of true love. The books themselves are poorly written (lay off the "chagrin," Stephenie Meyer) with little actual plot and lots of staring and long descriptions of Edward's chocolate eyes and porcelain skin and gag me. People hate Twilight because when something so poorly written becomes a phenomenon, while more deserving actually well-written things get ignored, it gets tiresome. If Twilight causes Hollywood to make more Bella-esque heroines, with no drive of their own or life outside of their boyfriend, count me out. I'll go see Princess and the Frog instead, where at least Tiana has her own goals outside of "get hot boy, marry hot boy."
Thank you, Mana! I couldn't care less that women and girls are flocking to see a film–as long as it was a GOOD film. As a feminist, I'm insulted by the implications (which Mana has beautifully illustrated). Edward and Bella's "love" is nothing but a guise for an abusive relationship–and people are eating this up. THAT'S the problem.
Owen really doesn't get it. And if he thinks it's "feminine driven" just because it's about some kind of romance, he REALLY doesn't get it.
I wouldn't say "badly written" or "poorly written"unless I am a qualified critique. Mana, start writing and see if you can even come up with 100 words.
Sorry, hon. I just won NaNoWriMo: 50,000 words and my novel's only a quarter finished. Try again.
Just because you wrote 50K words doesn't mean any of them are any good or will sell.For all we know, you could have C&P'd "Mana's Awesome" until you reached your goal.
Do you by any chance mean "critic"? A "critique" is a discussion about something's quality. And she WON NaNoWriMo–she didn't just participate.
Dan JD
By that logic, Owen and Lisa shouldn't be reviewing movies for EW since they've never made one. One can critique the value of a work without having actually made one themselves. I've never written a novel, but I know bad writing when I read it (for example, I know the difference between the words "critique" and "critic").
Jane, what a dumb thing to say. So if you're not a published writer, you shouldn't be allowed to be a "critique"? I think you mean critic.
How about this. I'm not a published writer, so I won't criticize Meyer's work. In exchange, I'll ask YOU, as an equally unpublished writer, not stop praising Meyer's work.
It works both ways, kids. -
I suppose that since you're not a fashion designer you never, ever critique anything you dislike on a hanger or a person. And since you're not a professional cook, you don't know what really tastes good or not. And since you aren't a politician, you don't have any opinion on politics.
No one is saying that Twilight is Shakespeare. It is something new and fresh and different. Which is why we like it. No one is putting Bella on a pedestal shouting "Every girl needs to be like her." The chick has issues and overly thinks everything and so on and so forth. But she is a fictional character and nothing more.
Why do all of you people find it so offensive that some of us like albiet love Twilight? I don't jump all over you guys for NOT liking it.-
"Fresh and original"? Please. I liked Twilight better when it was called Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the characters had personalities.
true blood, lost boys
Invaliduser, I love True Blood. But can you really compare the two. Sure there are similarities, but Twilight is adventure and fantasy. True Blood is raw and bloody and sexual and in your face. They are only sharing the vampire genre. But just my opinion.
Mana, BTVS was about a chick in high school that goes after vampires and kills them. How is that similar to Twilight?
I am honestly asking. I am not trying to be difficult or start an argument. I get that you guys don't like Twilight and that's cool. :)
@heather how is this fresh and original? these movies are awful. nobody was all up in arms when the notebook was popular?
I didn't know that by me saying fresh and original that I was going to create such a stir.
Allow me to try to explain. I have been a fan of the vampire genre for years, starting with IWTV movie. Twilight is not a typical vampire series/movie/book series. It is based in an adventure/fantasy setting with little to no mention of gore/blood/horror elements. It actually focuses on the fantastical elements of the vampire and werewolf worlds, but manly deals with the love story.
That, to me, is new and fresh. Me being a fan of such series as Underworld, Moonlight, The Lost Boys, True Blood, etc., it was nice to see the vampire topic handled differently.
That's what I meant by new and fresh. Sure there are details that even I say WTF to, like the sparkling. But it is Stephenie's world. I love it and some agree with me, and then again there are those that don't. I don't think we are gonna agree either way.
THANK YOU, Mana and Matt, for exactly expressing my opinion. I am a teenage girl, the supposed target demographic for these books and movies, and, yes, I find the quality of both to be way below my standards (of course, this is also true with "boys" movies, too; frankly, it's often hard to find anything good to watch, regardless of who it's made for). Still, what makes me what I guess people call a "hater" (which I find a little offensive, given that it suggests my personal opinion about the books is also how I feel about the people who like them) is what Matt outlined. I've never really considered myself a feminist, but the whole nature of the Bella/Edward relationship I find really off-putting. She basically seems to think she's worthless without him, and he is waaaaay too paternalistic and controlling for my taste. Plus, the whole bit about her ending up with bruises when they finally do have sex kind of freaked me out. I'm all for heroines being flawed and interesting, but Bella isn't so much flawed as obsessed with what she thinks are her flaws. And yes, writing a novel is hard, @Jane, but shouldn't that mean that only well-written ones get published. You shouldn't get a medal just for trying. And yes, @Heather2, no one is specifically putting Bella on a pedestal, but of course girls reading these books will see her as the hero of the story, and heroes are who we want to emulate. The millions of girls screaming at Rob Pattinson to bite them is sort of proof of that. Basically, if the Twilight movies mean Hollywood thinks girls want that sort of stuff, then I'm not looking forward to it at all. Do think maybe they should try, oh, not building a film for a specific audience, but creating one that speaks to many different groups? Which, yes, is hard; but isn't that their job?
I don't think you're a hater Mermaid. I like the books and series but I can also see your reasons for not liking it. I just don't appreciate people calling me dense or brainless for having fun watching and reading this series. If everybody was as polite as you are stating your dislike there would be no haters.
Mermaid, I agree with Linda. You are not a hater. You are expressing your dislike and that is fine. It is the outright rudeness and name calling of the fans of the series that is offensive. You are cool.
People hate Twilight? Right that's it made what it did? You have no standing in that comment, YOU all maybe don't like it, but like I said above for every hater, we have 20 fans. All I have to do is leave this link on a few Twilight fans sites and this thread will be bombarded with fans to refute all of the hate… hmmm maybe I will do that, just to annoy the crap out of the haters!
susan boyle is outselling almost every musician. i guess she is good too?
Dan JD
And then I'll link this to various anti-Twilight communities on LJ and we'll have a big flame war on the EW boards. Fun for the whole family! Pro-tip: "popular" does not equal "good."
I'm not even going to comment on your status as a 30-year-old Twihard.
First off, popular does not always equal quality. If we can have dozens of people bashing Transformers 2 for being crap even though it made a ton of money, then we can equally have people calling New Moon crap, if they think it is. Stop being hypocritical about it. If making a ton of money didn't make T2 "good," the same should be applied to New Moon.
Second, while I know the Twilight fan base is "OMGZ huge!11!" I'd be curious to know how many individual people saw the film, and how much of its business was due to the same group of hardcore fans seeing it 5-6 times over the weekend.
Movie A makes $100 million over the weekend and is seen and enjoyed by 10 million people. Movie B makes $150 million over the weekend and is seen and enjoyed by 5 million people. Which one is the "more popular" movie? The one seen and enjoyed by more people, or the one that made more money on the backs of fewer people?
I admit I am a teenage girl and the fact that everyone in Hollywood assumes I must be obsessed with Twilight is just incorrect. I'm happy for people to like it, but I don't like the books and I barley enjoy the movies. People should not assume I love them based on my gender and age. New Moon is entertaining, but that doesn't make it good. It's sometimes so cringeworthy and over the top that it becomes unintentionally hilarious.
And my favorite movies of this year were the Hangover and Star Trek, so-called movies for the male demographic.
a rational perspective from someone who saw new moon for what is. refreshing
Agree 100%. I'm 19 and I love a lot of "boy" movies; Star Trek remains one of my favorite movies. I also enjoyed New Moon, but it definitely made me laugh out loud at some moments that weren't supposed to be funny. It entertains me but it's not good by any means.
While I agree that the hate of the Twilight Saga is growing out of proportion, I think it is unfair to say that it is because of a male-dominant entertainment industry. I have numerous friends, both male and female, who recognize the works as garbage, but none of them ever critique the acting in or the direction of the movies. What people find upsetting is that Twilight has established such a large fan base and it really isn't that great of material. There are PLENTY of other pieces that deserve more attention than Twilight, but they are drowned out by the screams of senseless fans cheerinng "Team Edward!" Why Twilight has become such a success is because the female protagonist is so poorly described that readers easily envision themselves in her position and then are able to live out a wacky romantic fantasy.
"Why Twilight has become such a success is because the female protagonist is so poorly described that readers easily envision themselves in her position and then are able to live out a wacky romantic fantasy."
AMEN, to that.
You hit the nail on the head. There's a reason Bella is so vague, plain and utterly without interests and ambition. The more wishy washy she is, the easier it is for girls (and grown women) to project themselves onto her and pretend to be Mrs. Edward Cullen.
Bella is supposedly the center of the story, and yet she's by far the dullest, least interesting, most annoying character. That alone should raise a few red flags.
Okay i dont care about it winning at the box office but ugh come EW grow up and stop putting them on your cover every other issue. Sometimes I want to cancel my sub b/c its all twilight stuff…
I know what you mean, but isn't there job to discuss this stuff? I mean the magazine focuses on pop culture and entertainment, and right now Twilight is huge. Like, in 2007, when Harry Potter was huge it got a lot of coverage, or in 2003 when Pirates became huge and so on and so forth. Though Twilight (books and film) isn't close at all to the greates that is Harry Potter and Johnny Depp, the magazine still has an obligation to cover the articles.
I understand that it's their job to cover pop culture. My problem is that this is the fourth Twilight cover this year — not to mention all the others with "Twilight" as cover sidebars — and the second cover story in three weeks. As a subscriber since 1992, I find it embarrassing that a once-great entertainment magazine would so shamelessly promote Twilight just to boost its newsstand numbers, even in a struggling print industry. Or perhaps this is just another sign that the rumors are true and EW is not long for this world?
(Darn the lack of an edit button!)
Tomorrow's new issue is actually the FIFTH Twilight cover, with the fourth only two weeks ago. And gee, it just happens to be a "collector's edition" with three separate covers, in order to get the Twilight fans to buy multiple copies. Again, I understand the economics behind it, but EW's credibility is taking a huge hit. I don't really mind the articles themselves, particularly those that are (apparently) thoughtful examinations on what it means for the movie industry, such as Gleiberman's essay above. I'm just really tired of opening my mailbox to find YET ANOTHER Meyer character on the cover.
I get what you're saying, and you have a point. But no matter how big HP or Johnny Depp were/are, they have NEVER EVER EVER been given SIX (now SEVEN) covers in a year's time span. Not in 2003 when Depp made Pirates, or in 2007 when the last HP book (the publishing even of the decade) and Order of the Phoenix came out.
It's not THAT they're covering it. By all means, cover it. It's that their giving it so much cover exposure (not even in the sell lines, but the entire damn cover) over and over and over and over again.
I know they're doing it to boost newsstand sales, but what are they going to do when Twilight ends, the Twihard newsstand sales have dried up and they've alienated long-term subscribers? I've been a loyal subscriber for more than a decade. Are they willing to lose my long-term business, and people's like me, just to satiate girls' need to buy into a short-term fad? Apparently so. -
This is true, and @Em why did you steal my name! Just kidding, but I still stand by that they are covering a huge pop culture phenonmenon right now. I am not a huge twilight fan– I read the books after they came out, I saw the movies a few weeks after opening weekend– but the truth is Twilight is going to make a lot of money right now in this crap economy and the fact that is so successful, financially, is partially why EW is covering it so much. I do wish for less cover stories, but I also wanted less cover stories about Michael Jackson and the Jon and Kate +8 (different magazines). I just don't read the articles if I don't want to. I'll keep my subscription because like you said it is a short-term fad and soon they will be covering other stuff just as much (like with Ausiello covering Melrose Place with 1.3 million viewers or Ken Tucker with the J and K+8).
Yeah, but there were not 20 Harry Potter covers in one month and I can only think of maybe two Pirates of the caribbean covers since 2001. Someone please tell me how many twilight covers there has been since this garbage came into existence?
Sometimes it feels like they feed the hysteria as much as report on it.
They definitely feed it. EW is obviously not blind to all the negativity related to their intense twilight promotion. This is evident by Owen's article and Lisa's article. They do it on purpose because they want us to argue over it because it gets more attention for their website and more press for twilight. Negative attention is still attention.
if th success of twilight means they are going to make more movies for women, great. but i hope to god they feature women that teen girls should actually look up to. if they are all take a note from twilight though then i, as a woman, will never find a movie geared towards me enjoyable again.
Owen, thanks so much for this article. It was an intelligent analysis of the new moon phenomenon and subsequent backlash. I completely agree that it's success is mainly resented because it appeals to women. As mainstream culture is essentially masculine from the law courts, board rooms to the studio business meetings, women are used to watching films and engaging in activities that are not targeted to specifically to their tastes and preferences. New moon is an example of a movie that unapologetically focused on the female audience and it hounded by criticism that it is only enjoyed by idiots and was a terrible film for not pleasing all audiences (for examples see any twilight related EW article). You don't need to have taken feminism 101 to penetrate the reason why it is so hated.
"You don't need to have taken feminism 101 to penetrate the reason why it is so hated."
That's kind of what I thought, except everyone seems to be completely missing the point—it is the fact that Twilight is so very, very *anti*-feminist that means it's so hated. The women in the series are universally weaker than the men—I'm not just referring to Bella and her willingness to lie down and allow Edward to walk all over her. I'm talking about the fact that, other than Edward's unexplained inability to read Bella's thoughts, the gifts of the male vampires are infallible, while Alice's gift is extremely limited and leads to problems. I'm talking about the fact that the male werewolves are given an ability, imprinting, which helps them find the perfect woman (or baby, and let's not even touch on the paedophilic aspect of these books) with whom to carry on the werewolf line, whereas the female werewolf becomes infertile. I'm talking about the fact that no one bats an eyelid when it is announced that the wives of the Volturi leaders are kept in a tower. Twilight is full of inherent sexism. It glorifies a thoroughly abusive relationship and places a sickening amount of importance on physical attractiveness. That's the problem people have with it, not that it's knocking The Dark Knight off the top spot.-
I understand why you might feel like that but I really feel that if you take the series as a whole, breaking dawn really changes a lot of the power balances between male and female characters. Ultimately Bella saves everyone and acts as the protector figure, a traditionally male one, to all of the characters even the most powerful of vampires. Alice's talents enabled her to find the evidence needed to save Renesmee. I think that feminism can mean the right of women to choose their own path and for some women that may be a traditional one. I actually don't think that is necessarily the case with Bella but just because you may perceive her as deriving her greatest happiness from her relationship, family and eventually her child does not mean that she is a weak female character. Maybe that is rather her strength because ultimately it was her choice to keep her baby and eclipse was all about her choice between Jacob and Edward.
Men aren't used to pop culture phenomenons that aren't aimed directly at them, hence the burning need to dismiss Twilight as for 'children', 'tweens' and 'idiots'. You don't have to like twilight and by all means comment away on message boards, but the level of hatred and the nature of the criticism merely reveals quite how threatened you are.
Because it's a bad movie with bad actors. Don't settle, demand better.
Is this more true of twilight than transformers? I didn't see such hatred of transformers, just general acceptance that it was blockbuster rather than oscar material.
Shamrock, just because some us love Twilight doesn't mean that we do not have an appreciation for other movies, albeit Oscar level ones.
I love movies in general, and I personally cannot stand ones that are not well made and that are schlock.
With that said, I take a movie for what it is supposed to be. I watched Slumdog Millionaire expecting a masterpiece because that is what it was meant to be.New Moon I watched and expect a melodramatic love triangle movie based on the book that it was derived from. And that is what I got.
I also liked Transformers. Some movies are meant to be guilty pleasures and some aren't. I am not so uptight that I cannot enjoy both. -
J if you didn't see hatred for Transformers you just weren't trying very hard…it was EVERYWHERE. BTW I think both Transformers AND Twilight sucks. So I guess I just killed Owens theory. It is completely about putting things on a pedestal that don't belong there.
John, who put it on a pedestal?
Fans do NOT expect it to win any awards. We just enjoy it. And there's nothing wrong with that, even if it's not something you like.
And your defense of Twilight (and your defense of the original post by Owen) reveals how dense you are. Twilight = crap, and you don't have to be a man to know it.
Why can't you critizise without insulting?
I don't even like Twilight but I totally agree with Leila. Show some common decency people.
And you would be another example of a "hater" which is what this article is for. The level of hate and rudeness just alludes me.
Twilight=Crap. You are saying it as fact. Your opinion is not the only one that matters.
I wouldn't exactly call Bella a character for young girls to look up to, but I think it is a lot better than a lot of girl roles that are portrayed these days. At least she doesn't dress like a total slut and is still a virgin at 18. That is very different from what I usually see.
I don't expect everyone to like the books or the movies. That is their opinion and they have a right to it. But some people seem to hate it a bit too much which I don't really understand. It's just a movie.
SaveTheHumans, thanks for the compliment. I agree with you as well.
But this is just Titanic all over again. This 'sudden realization' that women watch movies is absolutely nothing new. That's what annoys me about the article – it implies that it is.
Incidentally do you know what the biggest grossing film in the UK currently is? Mamma Mia. You think that was mostly guys watching it?
This is the first time in a long time we've seen this sustained over a franchise, the first time we've seen this level of corporate tie-ins, and the first time that the marketing blitz has hit saturation level to the same degree as your average superhero film.
Agreed with Matt. Titanic had a huge marketing campaign, huge song from Celine Dion… No, it wasn't a franchise, for obvious reasons (the boat sank…), but let's not dismiss its success. Spiceworld was the culmination of a band as well as a widespread merchandising campaign. High School Musical attracted more girls than boys and was a franchise hit. There are more examples out there. Female-skewed movies are common enough. I don't think you can find a strong argument to justify that the backlash is because Twilight challenges the usual male-skewed Hollywood offerings. If anything, the backlash is simply a result of over-exposure/saturation of Twilight.
First, Shelley:
"No, it wasn't a franchise, for obvious reasons (the boat sank…)"=hilarious!
I think you're right about the backlash. This series just isn't nearly as crappy as other crap. It has to be the over-saturation causing the EXTREME hate that some people seem to feel (the worst seem to be men that haven't even read/seen it). -
your humor is about as fresh as dane cook or carrot top. i haven't seen those two in person though? maybe i would change my mind if i did huh?
Ok, then… not sure exactly what deserved that nasty response… I was just making an observation about the whole Twilight phenomenon and the article. Not praising or criticizing the film either way. Enough said. Good night!
Tell me something, BilbrosB4hos, how do you know that the haters seem to be people who have never read or seen it? That seems to be your standard answer, but you don't back it up. It leads me to believe you pulled it out of your ass. Just saying.
Most of the haters I've met have done both, and they STILL hated them. -
"At least she doesn't dress like a total slut and is still a virgin at 18."
I would rather my hypothetical future daughter was a girl who wore short skirts and had lost her virginity by eighteen but was a really decent, independent, thoughtful person and had truly loving relationships with boys who actually respected her as an equal, than a girl who constantly wore jeans and polo necks and remained a virgin until marriage but was snide, ungrateful, snobbish, lacking in common sense, needy, whiny, shallow, and in a relationship with a man who treated her like a doormat.
I have to strongly disagree with the Kristen Stewart being "expressive" comment. She looks confused and awkward every time I've ever seen her. And I mean when I've seen her on screen in roles from Adventureland to The Cake Eaters, AND when I've seen her in interviews. She never changes. And considering how different those roles are, and the fact that it's her JOB, I really think she should. Screeching wildly (whether being bitten by an evil vampire or because of a "nightmare" that just involved seeing Edward's face) isn't acting. It's not even expressing the right emotion in the latter case, unless she's going for insanity as opposed to sadness.
Which isn't to say Robert Pattinson is any acting genius either. On the other hand, he seems to at least be trying and I haven't seen him in anything other than Twilight and Harry Potter so I guess he could surprise me.
But put the two together and the "chemistry" between them is one of the most awkward things I've ever witnessed. I'm sure young people without any sexual or romantic experience could buy into that idea, but anyone who has ever had "chemistry" with another human being will tell you: that ain't it.-
Yes, their "chemistry" does bother me. it bothers me more that some young girls who do look up to Bella and Edward mistake their interaction for love.. I actually thought the sexual tension between Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner was more natural, but maybe that's because I'm so tired of Robert Pattinson's face.
I replied early about Rob Pattinson… but you should check out Little Ashes… he has the chops, just not the good script. (Though I love the continuity of the "Jizz in My Pants" moments in both movies)
Omg.Twilight is so popular that two of EW.com's movie critics feel the need to write an article about it.
You JUST realised?
It's not so much in the shallow and angsty acting of the Twilight kids as in the hackneyed, shallow, obnoxious, and decadent writing by Stephenie Meyer. Lines like "Bella, you give me all I need just by breathing" are painful. And it's even more painful that so many have flocked to see them play out.
I agree that the writing is the worst part of the movies. When I read Stephenie Meyer's books, I realized how cheesy some of the lines were. But wow, they do not translate well to the screen at all. Hearing Edward say things like that out loud just makes me want to laugh. How about instead of changing the director on every film, change the writer?
Too late Eclipse has already wrapped but there's the future breaking dawn.
I'm not happy with Melissa Rosenberg either. I think she botched it. I hate to think of what someone could have done with it, might have been really great.
You know why? Because people look for something to complain about. My older brothers in college will argue how terrible it is for hours, but neither of them have read any of the books or seen any of the movies. I agree about the shift away from teenage boys, and it's so true because those are the people who complain about it most. I know a lot of the fans can be annoying, but I wish the haters would get over it. Because you're JUST as annoying.
Lisa H
I agree Ashley. I think the problem men have with Twilight is that now woman love the romance it portrays men have to step up there game. Woman hate it cause they probably have no chance with a man like Edward. Hate on people you make my day!
If by stepping up our game means all that we have to do is take off our shirts any chance we can get or look pasty white and wear lipstick I think you will find yourself single for a long time. Or if not that a man who really hates you.
Eff outta here!!!
"Woman hate it cause they probably have no chance with a man like Edward."
No, I hate it because it portrays men like Edward as people everyone should *want* to have a chance with. Edward is abusive. He controls Bella's every move, he messes with her head, he stalks her and intimidates her. That's neither romantic nor ideal, and the fact that it's protrayed as if it is is the real problem we have with Twilight.
Lisa H
If "a new kind of girl power" means having more movies involving damsel-in-distress characters falling obsessively in love with overbearing stalkers with whom they could never be on equal footing, then no thanks. As a woman, and as a sci-fi/fantasy fan, I can't stand the sex object/always needs rescued/ doesn't do anythng brand of female that is so popular in movies of that genre today. However, Twilight's brand of feminine isn't any better, and I don't want to see more of it.
I like to think of it as a starting point. Now the studios are on notice that this massive audience exists and wants to spend money. Which gives them the incentive to greenlight and *properly* market female-targeted films. I've seen so many negative reactions to Bella's damsel-in-distress status, I can't imagine we won't see filmmakers take it as a challenge to respond with more interesting, independent heroines the next time out. It certainly wouldn't be very difficult to outdo Stephanie Meyer on any level. But if all Twilight's success does is net us a film version of Wicked or a couple of Anita Blake books, that would still be enough for me.
I think it'd be nice if Hollywood took notice that women watch movies, but I fear it's more likely that they'll decide that this just means women watch *vampire* movies. I'd love to see some movies with strong females in lead roles that aren't in any way, shape or form romances. Where's our Star Trek, our District 9, our Lord of the Rings? Girls like action and adventure too.
Hi Dani. I see what you are saying. But if you read all of the books, Bella comes out being the hero of the story who actually rescues the others.
Yes she rescues others but that doesnt stop her from being a mary sue.
I have never understood why Bella is critizise so much? Withing the reality of the series people expect this human girl to protect herself against beings (vampires) that are supernatural strong, nothing can destroy them except another vampire or wolf. I mean, I would critizise her if she was a vampire and needed protection. If everybody involve in the series were human beings than I would be the fist to be discusted with the Bella character. Any way this is just fantasy as real as witches and other fantastical creautures out there.
Yeah, but you're forgetting it's Stephanie Meyer who made the vampires and wolves so freakishly strong that Bella as a human had no chance of defending herself. Bella's entire world is designed around making her powerless. Which wouldn't be so bad if her inability to control her world were a theme of the book, but it's not. Instead Meyer encourages the reader to think that Bella does have control because she tends to get what she wants. Bella is treated like an adored willful child. She only gets what she wants because the powerful people around her think she's too dang cute to tell her no.
The books are told from Bella's perspective. It becomes obvious by the final book that the way she presents herself through the narrative and the other character's perspective of her are vastly different. Her mind is unpenetrable and that is where her strength lies. In a setting that involves superhuman creatures with mainly physical strengths, Bella is the main protagonist with mental and emotional which eventually serve to protect all those that she cares for. I don't see how this makes her a 'Mary Jane' or a drip.
Hey Lisa. I did read the entire series, and my problem even with the fourth book is that the price Bella is willing to pay to get to the point you are talking about is not worth the risk. The part you are talking about is too little too late, and it comes as a result of an indulgence and a lifting up of ideas and attitudes which are not healthy. I don't want to get into more specifics in case I spoil something for anyone who hasn't read the story, but that's the gist of my thoughts on the subject. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind that the characters have flaws; in fact, I prefer flawed characters. What I don't like is when unhealthy character flaws are lifted up in the general narrative as being perfectly healthy virtues.
Your last sentence is the crux of the problem. I also dislike that every single female character who isn't quite and doesn't conform her life around other people (usually men) is presented as ill-tempered, full of hate, and completely unliked by the people around her (that one female wolf and Bella's school friend are the two that readily come to mind). That's not a healthy bunch of characters to be selling to young girls.
'every single female who isn't *quiet*'
Alice is not quiet. She is described as a "force of nature" and does not "conform her life around other people (usually men)."
Nerwen Aldarion
Owen, you hit is spot on. While I certainly don't think New Moon is the best movie ever made, it certainly is NOT the worst. All of this violent hate honestly scares me more than the obsessive tween twilight fans, at least their obsession doesn't get me worried about violence!
If you don't like TWilight, please just ignore it and leave those who do like it alone. Plain and simple. We can coexist.
Did someone say coexist? LOL From the sounds of the haters on here I'm not sure they'll allow that. The hate is scary. They are so sure they are right and everyone should agree with them they are almost foaming at the mouth. Calm people. I love the books. I like the movies. I think Rob and Kris just keep getting better. Not great, but not horrible either. Really they inhabit their characters very well. If you don't like their acting it's probably because you don't like Edward and Bella. Nothing they can do about that.
And as for Bella not being a good role model or whiney or whatever…hello. Does every character have to be a role model? I think this is a book about one girl and this is just how she is. If you don't like her fine, but don't scream that she should be different or be written differently. She is what she is, just like you are what you are. Should I wail that you haters are annoying and obsessive and whiney?
Well said.
Yes, well said. I find the talk of role models entertaining. Shakespeare is referenced quite a bit in this installment of the series. His work has been published, performed and studied since its creation. I would hardly call some of his characters "role models"…yet many of the themes about the intensity of love – such as in Romeo & Juliet – have been replayed and re-adapted repeatedly. Why? Because we as humans are drawn to such stories, sometimes the characters are strong, sometimes they are weak. Just like real people. It boils down to the intensity of loving someone so much that you would do anything for that person. Certainly not a new theme in literature and cinema. Just one with a new spin…new viewpoint. And to the point of the initial EW post – I don't think it is the teenagers who are making the Twilight Series the frenzy it is. I think it is the legions of 20 to 40+ year olds who are finding an escape in the stories. At the showing I was at, I saw many daughter-mother-grandmother groups. It has been a long time since I have seen anything bring together multiple generations that way.
Bravo. finally someone with common sense. its entertainment foks. If you have an issue with the way Bella or Edward are behaving, write Stephanie Myers a letter. Or better yet, dont read the books and dont watch the freakin' movies. Simple. My friend's 10 yr old niece LOVES the series…and you know what she takes out of the entire saga? That she should find a guy like Edward who will be that devoted to HER. Get a clue haters, girls are not trying to be the next Bella…they are tyring to find the next Edward.
Want to talk about violence? How about the reports of psychotic fans attacking people who express their distaste for the series? I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it for myself. Teenage girls are the scary ones, chasing their idols into traffic so they're nearly hit by vehicles.
Exaggerated by media. Pattinson himself said he bumped into a cab.
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Roger Federer latest is among the most unexpected, especially for a man raised in a country known for its benign neutrality: backroom power broker.
But after leading the ATP Tour Player Council as president the last three years, Federer has become a savvy student of the laws of political governance.
"It's been a great life-school," said the tri-lingual Swiss star Sunday as he prepared to defend his season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals title. "Can you say that?"
Much of Roger Federer's behind-the-scenes work this year has focused on persuading the four majors to share a larger piece of the revenue pie with players.
He has also lobbied that a larger percentage of prize money go to earlier rounds to rectify a growing income distribution gap.
That work has increasingly fallen on his shoulders, as Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, once Player Council members, left their leadership positions.
Take his pre-tournament schedule last month at the Masters event in Shanghai.
Under added security because of death threats, Roger Federer arrived on a Friday and discussed strategy with ATP player and board representatives till about 1 a.m.
He practiced the next morning, spent about 7 hours in meetings with various representatives of the Grand Slams and still attended the player party Saturday night.
On Sunday evening, he hosted three hours of meetings in his hotel room with the Player Council, ATP executive staff, and U.S. Open executives -- all before he struck a match ball.
"Roger has so many demands on his schedule and the fact that he is investing so much time into the player council and these negotiations shows his character and how much he cares for the future of the sport,"
doubles specialist and council member Eric Butorac of the USA wrote in a recent email. "I believe it is very unprecedented to have a top player so involved."
It's not just Roger Federer's time than matters. It's his clout.
"I think having someone like him on the council can be a big benefit, especially if you're going into important meetings with the Grand Slams," No. 3 Andy Murray said Saturday.
Reserved by nature, Federer has come a long way in understanding the needs and concerns of everyone from players ranked well outside the top 50 to doubles specialists.
Federer did not slip into the role of leader without some angst.
It is, like his precise shotmaking and fluid movements, a delicate balancing act. Demands can stretch on and on. The mind can become weary. Focus can waver.
Despite threats of a boycott and other hard-line tactics -- for tennis -- Roger Federer and his fellow players and ATP executives have shepherded successes.
The French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open each contributed a larger percentage of prize money to earlier rounds this season.
The Australian Open will do the same in January, and in a pre-emptive strike already announced the biggest year-over-year prize money increase in its history.
More important, Federer said, is the "productive" dialogue taking place.
"I'm happy that we've gotten to the table with the Slams and been able to explain our case," he said.
At 31, Roger Federer is brushing up against the usual threshold when age undermines skill, which means every minute and every decision he makes counts.
In that regard, time management might just be the Swiss' biggest asset. He seems to have found a formula that works.
Nadal "Sampras, Ivanisevic match. or one between those kind of players, is not enjoyable. It's not really tennis. it is a few swings of the racquet. For me in the past it was just serve. serve" smug arrogant.
clay excluded. successive win 0. If grass and a hard are fast. Like Sampras era. Nadal is able to win only with clay. power of defense and muscles. boring ugly. All the surface is slow now.
fake time-out. cheat. gamesmanship. too noisy annoying always. excuse. boycotts threatened. always dissatisfaction cry complaints. dissatisfaction to schedule. selfish two-year ranking. bump to player. ugly protest. always exaggerated appeal of self condition. etc. overrated by fanatic arrogant blind fan
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Is this the year for a woman VP; Neither presidential nominee seems likely to name a woman as his running mate in '84, but for the Democratic Party that move is edging ever closer
IT is an idea not universally applauded. Even the liberal magazine, New Republic, has derided the Democratic Party's ''femagoguery,'' as it has called the ''noise and commotion over the notion of a Second Lady.''
But somehow the proposal of nominating a woman for vice-president does not go away. First proposed by political activists - long before it was certain who the Democratic nominee would be - it has begun to reach the grass roots.
Rep. Patricia Schroeder is concerned that many Americans may now expect the Democrats to name a woman. ''I'm amazed when I talk to people,'' says the Colorado Democrat, who frequently shows up on the list of possible running mates. She is concerned about a ''reality gap,'' she says, and the sense of disappointment that may occur when the vice-president is chosen, and the public discovers that he is a man.
Although virtually no one expects the Democrats to name a woman for its 1984 ticket, some political strategists maintain that such a move could be a key to defeating President Reagan in November. The reasoning is based on participation.
Since the 1960s the percentage of eligible voters who cast ballots for president has been dropping. If the Democratic Party can bring these no-shows into the polling place, then it can beat the Republicans because, so the reasoning goes, the new voters would lean toward the Democrats. And a woman on the ticket might be just the drawing card the party needs.
''It would make a difference to women,'' says Ann Lewis, political director of the Democratic National Committee, who adds that voter turnout is a major priority with Democrats this year.
''It's much too early to say it's serious,'' says Edward F. Coyle, director of Independent Action, the political action committee founded by Rep. Morris K. Udall (D) of Arizona. But he says that if the Democratic nominee is a woman, it would energize people. They ''would have to take a second look. It gives the campaign a new edge.''
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What is Childcare Sufficiency?
Childcare Sufficiency is more than just making sure there is 'enough' childcare. It is also about:
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Sections 6 and 11 of the Childcare Act 2006 requires local authorities to assess the local childcare market and to secure sufficient childcare.
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Following the release of the Department for Education's 'Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities on the Delivery of Free Early Education for Three and Four Year Olds and Securing Sufficient Childcare' (September 2012), the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment is being revamped. This guidance replaces 'The Code of Practice for Local Authorities on Delivery of Free Early Years Provision for Three and Four Year Olds (September 2010)' and 'Securing Sufficient Childcare – Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities in carrying out their Childcare Sufficiency Duties (2010)' and brings them both together into one document. This has resulted in a change from a large detailed 3 yearly assessment to a much smaller concise Annual Assessment and Report. Find out more about this by going to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Page
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The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment gives the Early Years and Childcare Service a clear picture of the gaps in the childcare market in Devon. The Sufficiency Action Plan (417KB - pdf help) details how we intend to work towards filling the gaps between supply and demand.
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The Early Years and Childcare Service is responsible for leading and facilitating the childcare market. Effective market management includes having a comprehensive understanding of how the local childcare market is operating. This is informed by the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment but it also requires on-going monitoring of progress in all aspects that impact on sufficiency of childcare. This information is tracked on a termly basis and informs management decisions. The latest information can be viewed in the All Devon Termly Report Spring 2011 (211KB - pdf help).
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2gether – free early learning and childcare for more Devon 2 year-olds
Over 2600 2 year-olds in Devon are either now, or will be from September, entitled to up to 15 hours of free early learning and childcare per week.
That is roughly 35% of the County's 2 year- old children who can benefit from the opportunity to make new friends, learn through play and have lots of fun at one of around 430 of our high quality specially approved childcare settings. Those childcare providers include day nurseries, pre-schools, child-minders and school nurseries.
More information for parents and carers about the eligibility criteria and how to apply, or you can speak to your local children's centre, childcare provider or telephone DISC Devon's family information service on 0345 155 1013.
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Friday, 7 November 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday, 8 November 9.30am – 4pm
This two-day exhibition is for anyone with an interest in early years education and childcare. This event will provide a one –stop-shop for educational resources, expert advice and networking for those involved in the care and education of 0 –7 years.
The exhibition will include: 100s of products and services from a range of dedicated suppliers, hands on interactive workshops, educational and informative seminars and themed areas.
On Friday Babcock LDP will be running a one-day Early Years conference called Detoxing Childhood presented by Sue Palmer, author and speaker specialising in child development and education in the modern world. This conference takes place alongside the show and all delegates get automatic entry into the event. To book your place visit www.babcock-education.co.uk/ldp/cpd
Visitor entry is free so visit www.childcareshow.co.uk to register online.
Westpoint is located just outside Exeter. It is clearly signposted from junction 30 of the M5 with ample free car parking.
Childcare needs survey
In order for the Early Years and Childcare Service to ensure there is enough childcare places for everyone in Devon they need you to tell them how many hours of childcare you require a week.
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Over 140 incoming students made their way to ENC for VIP Orientation on July 11 and 12. Students and families met with enrollment counselors as they registered for the event-filled weekend. Following registration, students and their families enjoyed a barbeque and attended an evening chapel service at the Wollaston Church of the Nazarene. The evening services featured worship lead by Resplendent, one of the three summer ministry teams, and a sermon by ENC chaplain Corey MacPherson. Later that night, students attended a coffeehouse equipped with a photo booth, while parents spent time together in Spange Parlor for a desert reception.
During orientation, students were able to meet their roommates, pick their dorm room for the fall, meet their advisors to set up their fall schedules, and interview for on-campus jobs. VIP Orientation concluded Saturday with the annual ice cream truck on campus. Overall, the weekend was a great success and we can't wait to see everyone back here on campus next month for
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Firm tofu is ideal for the grill, because it holds its shape and gets nicely smoky. It's excellent with this tangy salsa prepared with piquillo peppers, capers and parsley. Ingredient Tips from F&W Editors
- 8 jarred piquillo peppersdrained, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
- 3 tablespoon(s) capers, drained and coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoon(s) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
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- 18 ounce(s) firm tofu, drained and sliced into 8 rectangles
- 4 1/2-inch-thick slices of ciabatta
- 1. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a medium bowl, mix the piquillo pepper strips with the chopped capers, chopped parsley, minced shallot, sherry vinegar, ground cumin, cayenne and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season the piquillo salsa verde with salt and pepper.
- 2. Pat the tofu slices dry with paper towels. Brush the tofu and bread on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Grill the tofu, turning once, until grill marks form and the tofu is heated through, about 6 minutes. Transfer the grilled bread and tofu pieces to plates. Spoon the piquillo salsa verde over the tofu and serve.


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Hi Neil, this edition was actually shown on BBC4 last year. Did you see it then at all? It was the notorious one when Gary Glitter made an appearance, in a very un-1977 look, almost creepy, and was presented by Kid Jensen. Cannot recall if it was his first ever TOTP. If you google Top Of The Pops 3rd Feb 1977 it takes you to the BBC iPlayer site of this edition, but alas it's no longer available, but you can see who appeared.
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February 10, 2012
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Mammoth Unified School District has taken the first step to fill the school board vacancy left by Dr. Andrew Bourne's resignation and death and will point a new board member by Feb. 23, according to the district.
The board met this week on Tuesday, and agreed that it would be better to appoint a new board member as opposed to holding an expensive special election.
"We will advertise in the local newspapers and with public service announcements," Superintendent Rich Boccia said. "Applications with letters of intent are due no later than Monday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. and should be addressed to me."
He said the district will screen applications on Feb. 21 and conduct interviews in an open session on Feb. 23 beginning at 3 p.m. in the MHS Library.
The board will make the appointment that same evening to meet the 60 day timeline" for filling a vacancy, Boccia said.
The new school district appointee will join a special board study session in early March and be sworn in on March 22, he said.
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TRICHY: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Ponmalai Diesel loco shed, the Divisional Railway Manager of the Tiruchirappalli, A V Vaidiyalingam, announced the invention of a new gadget that would stop the shunting loco from going beyond a permissible speed of 15 kmph. The invention that was an initiative of seven enthusiastic engineers of the shed has been reported to the Railway Board, and must be replicated for use across the zonal railways, Vaidiyalingam told TOI.
Unlike the open line long haul locomotive engine, the shunting loco moves on the loop line only. Out of a total of 120 long haul loco engines, 20 are shunting loco in Trichy division. Meanwhile, when these loco engines travel at a speed of more than 15 kph there is a distinct possibility that they might derail, and mishaps had taken place in the past. So, some of the engineers and technicians got together and invented a speed-controller-gadget that would automatically cut off the power supply when the speed limit crosses the 15 kph.
More interestingly, there is a possibility that when the engine travels over a down gradient slope, the speed cannot to be controlled, and even after the power supply is cut off automatically, the engine could still travel at a speed of more than 15 kph because of the accompanying impact. In such an event, the formation brakes would be automatically activated to control the speed. For instance, should the engine happen to travel at speed of 17 kph on a downward slope, the formation brakes would be activated, and when the speed is brought down to below 15 kph, the application of the brake would be automatically deactivated. In the final analysis, the new invention would see to it that the engine never travels at a speed of more than 15 kph, and thus ensuring the safety of the engines from derailing at any point of time.
Gloating over the new invention, on the Ruby Jubilee (40 years) day, the DRM announced a "substantial prize " to the team, and they would be duly honoured in a future function, so that more and more engineers wereand technicians encouraged to come out with more
inventions. There is no need for patenting the gadget, since the loco shed engines are the monopoly of the railways and it cannot be used in any other area of operation, said the DRM. A delighted DRM also announced a number of welfare schemes to the 720 workforce including computer literacy to all of them, vocational guidance to the wards of the workers, and the construction of a eco park for their exclusive use.
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- Performance: 4.3 / 5
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2001 Audi TT Quattro Coupe
ProsStyling, slick shifter, turbo pulls strong ConsFragile, money-pit of maintenance, zero trunk space
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2001 Audi TT Turbo Roadster
Prosthis is truly a driving enthusiasts car. It handles amazingly and almost tells you when to shift the gears, Consobviously, like most sporty convertibles, no back seat but does have a roomy trunk.
Daily Commuter Audi — LOVE it! this car is so much fun to drive and as far as the convertible top, it almost has no road noise. I;m sure the Bose stereo system helps drown out whatever small noise could creep in while tooling down a winding country road on a clear Spring day. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
2001 Audi TT Quattro Roadster
ProsFun little car. ConsNo room for golf clubs
Just Eh — Nothing to write home about. some cool interior details. Better car than the competition for 2 seater german cars. Handled well but road stiff. Convertible top sensor was crap, wheel sensors went continuously. Never major work needed, but frequent small stuff. Not typical of most Audi, but overall still a fun little toy. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
2001 Audi TT Quattro Coupe
ProsSporty, fun to drive, economical. Cons2 hour front seats.
Collectible, Poor Man's Porsche — This car was a style tour-de-force when it hit our shores and it still is. It is a great all purpose vehicle. Although it has limited cargo capacity, it is a great car to take through winding mountain roads for a weekend. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
2001 Audi TT Quattro Coupe
Prostimeless design and build quality. pretty easy to work on. Consa little weak on the power to weight ratio. some turbo lag.
Head Turner Li Tt Le — i would love to get the updated version of this car. for a 2 door unique little car it is top notch in build and design the transmission, suspension are some of the best. the little engine is capable of so much more and you can get it for a relatively low price and it still be reliable everyday driver. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
2001 Audi TT Quattro Coupe
ProsPowerful sporty car that is great all year around, even in the snow! ConsSmall inside but comfortable for 2 people.
Luxury And Sporty Awd Performance Car. — Great AWD performance car that gets good gas mileage. Heated leather seats are excellent all year round for short trips to the store or cross country. Looks good and is practical for its All Wheel Drive Quattro system and good gas mileage. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
2001 Audi TT Quattro Roadster
ProsQuattro running through Haladex AWD ConsIt makes me drive way too fast.
Audi Tt Quattro 225 Roadster — Great car for the money and the entertainment. this is the 3rd audi i have owned. It is also the first Quattro i have owned. I wil say that the TT Drop top is a way better built car than the Audi 90 Cabriolet i used to own. The acceleration is good. Could be a little fatser, But i spose that what chips are for. This car handles like nothing else i have ever drivin. it inspires confidence. This is not the car for someone who does not like attention. People at the gas station just stare and ask what it is. For a 12 year old car People think it is only a couple years old and cost me a fortune..... Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
2001 Audi TT Coupe
ProsGreat gas mileage and insurance is much cheaper than expected. ConsAudi over-engineers their cars. That makes it tough on the do-it-yourself types.
Still The Coolest Looking Car On The Road. — I've owned this vehicle since May 2001. I've only had three major issues (one caused by the dealership): The instrument cluster went bad and was replaced in 2008. The AC failed in 2007 and was fixed. The airbag computer module was somehow broken when being serviced a few years ago. Dealership never took responsibility, so I shelled out $900 to have it replaced elsewhere. That wasn't cool :( Primary Use: Commuting to work |
2001 Audi TT Quattro Roadster
ProsFun to drive ConsCan't take the wife and kids for a ride.
Hot Little 2 Seater — This is a fun little car to cruise in. Forget any utility. The trunk only holds the top cover. There is room for a pair of sunglasses though. Excellent handling. True sports car performance. Quattro is an added bonus to the handling in bad weather. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
2001 Audi TT Quattro Coupe
Prosi like the speed but mainly although this is a girly thing to say...it does look bloody good Consfriggin electrics...can someone let me know when audi finally sort out their electrical faults...cause every audi i have owned had them!!!
Gorgeous Looking Audi Tt — performance is pretty good, speed is there when its needed but yet can still deliver 30mpg on a motorway run which for a car with this speed isnt so bad.., audi build quality is generally good with no signs of rust....although as per the norm for audis the electrics are shocking....central locking being the main bugbear along with alarm faults which aremost probably connected...appearance is still cutting edge 10 years on from it first hitting the roads...and it really is fun to drive :)) Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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A Reliable Sports Car By Nhelle96
I like everything from the interior and exterior and I don't like how I didn't get a manual. It is a great performance driving car with very little understeer and a pretty good exhaust note when it hi... Read More
Back By Stefan
i like this car becouse car is speedest and it is sport car and i like that clas car i dislike nothing :) i give to much money for this car and its fun to drive and i drive with brother Read More
2010 Audi TT Reviews
Fun Car That Can Carry 2 Person + 2 Golf Bags By Tomoharu
Good fun car to ride and show off. Very good quality interior with lots of aluminium. Handling is prety good with S-line package as well. you will get some attention in this car, but it is not as... Read More
it is a nice car for people who are not married and don't have kids because it is a two seater so if you have a girlfriend that wants kids and you are in the states you should get a SUV. overall thi... Read More
2009 Audi TT Reviews
Beautiful Fun Sports Car Without The Huge Price Tag By r15parker
This is a beautiful timeless solidly built car. The ride is on the rougher side- you feel the road - but safe and in control. ++acceleration, ++braking. Its a foreign car with foreign car repair pric... Read More
Lets Cruise By brian42111
Not much to dislike. Highly recommend. The newer Audi's are terrific. Small details like the led interior lighting really make the car. AWD is a bonus, with a set of snows it would make a fun snow mac... Read More
2008 Audi TT Reviews
Terrific Car For A Not-crazy Price By tiaank
Bought this car as a gas-friendly, fun commuter car. I have small kids, so they fit in the rear seat easily and have no problem popping in and out past the front seats - as they get older this will ch... Read More
This Car Is A Keeper. You'll Still Be Driving It When You Are 80. By CoyoteJoe
Bought this car used. It had around 35k on it, is an S-Line and, other than some light wear on the driver's seat edge, it looked new. It drives new too. It inspires me to take the long way home. If yo... Read More
2006 Audi TT Reviews
Buy It Used And Expect Repairs To Costly By wiltd001
This car is beautiful inside & out.The style suits me perfect. This 3.2 Quattro I have accelerates fast and feels like it glued to the road. Very fun to drive and I get 19 mpg town and 26 hwy. I think... Read More
Audi Tt By Vic
Amazing performance and handling, it makes you feel one with the road. It doesn't make a lot of noise so it's like you pass someone as if you were a shadow. However, it's still an Audi: it's streamlin... Read More
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EU support to save mothers' lives and improve local services in Ghana
The European Commission will support Ghana with new development programmes to reduce maternal deaths in the country by improving skills in maternal care, increasing emergency and new-born care (providing training on life-saving skills and increasing the use of emergency equipment, for example) and by making family planning services more available.
This will contribute to the goal of reducing the number of deaths during childbirth in Ghana from 451 to 185 per 100,000 live births by 2015. Currently, less than one in two women in Ghana receives skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth. The EU will also help to improve local services, especially in the areas of water, sanitation and road infrastructure. The programme will work towards making roles and relationships between levels of government clearer. Service delivery in key decentralised sectors, notably sanitation and maintenance of the road network, will also improve. The total amount of this funding decision for Ghana is €97 million.
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King's Cross Station just underwent a 5 year renovation and what an improvement it is. Skylights over the main train shed transform it into a fresh and modern space, while the brand new Western Concourse is a stunning building with a huge free-spanning translucent roof. The renovation and upgrade was handled by John McAslan + Partners and is opening up just in time for the London Olympics this summer.
Guangzhou South Railway Station in China
One of a number of new rail stations in China, the Guangzhou South Railway station is a critical stop in China's new high speed rail network. The TFP Farrells-designed station maximizes natural daylight and minimizes energy use all while improving the public transportation network of the Pearl River Delta.


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Grilled chicken, shrimp, and filet mignon kebabs lie upon beds of traditional couscous at Marrakesh, a restaurant devoted to introducing diners to authentic Moroccan cuisine. Chefs assemble chicken-stuffed bastilles—a type of filo-dough pot pie covered with powdered sugar and cinnamon—and marinate morsels of lamb in a sweet honey sauce. They also send out Harira, a Moroccan soup, and three traditional Moroccan salads with every prix fixe dinner. Meals draw to a close with pieces of homemade baklava and fragrant glasses of mint tea, which aid digestion and freshen breath more pleasantly than a mouth full of soap.
Vivid scarves trail the movements of a belly dancer, who is herself echoing the vivacious rhythms of a North African tune. The spectacle serves as a multi-sensory spice alongside a feast of Moroccan cuisine at Mamounia, a thrilling eatery that evokes the mystique of Marrakech with traditional foods served in immersive environs. As they take in the candlelit scene, guests can share hot or cold mezzes of fattousk salads and phyllo dough chicken bastilla pastries, or feast on main courses of quail kebab, slow-cooked wild salmon, and sweet lamb-shank couscous.
Special occasions call for a three- or five-course dinner of lamb and chicken stews, baklava and mint tea, while off-site catering rings in birthdays and court dates with fragrant soups, fresh salads, and savory kabobs.
Dips made from fire-roasted eggplant or bell peppers, known respectively as zaolook and shakshooka, top pieces of pita bread and slices of house-baked flatbread at ASHA Moroccan Mediterranean Kitchen. Many of the traditional recipes used in the kitchen come from owner Hend Elarabi's own mother, according to the OC Weekly blog, and treat taste buds to flavor combinations that will be new to many diners. Slow-cooked lentils join fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and Moroccan herbs in the adeesa, Hend's favorite appetizer, and dried plums lend their sweetness to bits of roasted lamb in pots of lamb tajeen. To add to the traditional ambiance set by the restaurant's cuisine, belly dancers provide entertainment, offer shimmy lessons, and translate stomach growls into English throughout the week.
Babouch Moroccan Restaurant cradles patrons in the invigorating spirit of Morocco as vibrant tapestries and ornate ceiling canopies surround a menu of traditional North African dishes. Between the fluted edges of golden tables, skewered preparations of beef and seafood descend alongside zesty accents of couscous, honey, and prunes as eggplant and lentils adorn a range of meat-free dishes. A colorful selection of craft cocktails and international wines merges with succulent frappe blends to balance the exotic flavors. Each night, performances by male and female belly dancers suffuse the space with eye-catching movement and jingling sound, whereas tarot readings lend guests a glimpse of the future without the meticulous hemming required of ripping a hole in the space-time continuum.


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Alaska West is a remote, fixed tent lodge in far western Alaska on the coast of the Bering Sea. In our opinion, it is one of the most perfectly situated camps in all of Alaska. If swinging flies to ocean-bright king salmon sounds good to you, Alaska West is the place to be. If fishing a top-water mouse pattern for rainbows on a river with few other anglers is your idea of a good time, Alaska West is your kind of place. If huge waves of bright silver salmon surging up a river appeals to you, check out Alaska West. The Fishing Downriver from the camp is the larger water, including the long gravel bars where the kings hold, the deep snaggy channels where the big rainbows lie, the backwaters that load with silvers and the tidewaters full of salmon fresh from the salt. Upriver from the camp, the river makes a transition to smaller water, side channels and tributaries. These sections allow hiking up channels for rainbows, targeting salmon in smaller water, making day-long drifts fishing for "anything" and working extremely productive Dolly flats. Through an exclusive partnership with the Native Village of Kwinhagak and the Coastal Villages Region Fund, Alaska West operates daily guided fishing on the nearby Arolik River. Guests staying at the Alaska West camp can commute to the Arolik each day. Imagine a 50 mile long river in Western Alaska that only has 4 guided anglers a day on it. The Arolik has excellent clarity and is about half the size of the Kanektok. It is home to all five Alaskan salmon species, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and grayling. There is no more beautiful rainbow than an Arolik rainbow! Their vivid spotting and bright colors are the epitome of a "leopard bow." To spend a day on the Arolik is to see Alaska as it was 100 years ago. As one of only 4 guided anglers permitted to fish per day on the Arolik, you will rarely see other anglers. We're very forunate to have the opportunity. The Camp Alaska West is a fixed tent lodge. What does this mean? In short, comfortable but casual. For more on the accommodations at Alaska West click here . Rates for the 2012 season: We often hear from our guests that Alaska West is a tremendous value in the world of Alaskan lodges. Once you've come to experience the fishing and hospitality here, we think you'll agree. Fishing with Alaska West on the Kanektok River costs $5000. That price includes 7 nights and 6 days of guided fishing, meals, lodging, flies, terminal tackle and loaner gear. In addition, guests tip an average of $500 and purchase their plane tickets between Anchorage and Quinhagak, Alaska for approximately $700. Fishing on the Arolik River for a week with Alaska West costs $5600. The 2012 season runs from June 11th to September 4th. Plus, all trips to Alaska West include emergency medical services provided by Global Rescue. The seasons book quickly on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you're interested in booking on specific dates or pursuing specific salmon species at the peak of their run you'll want to contact us well in advance. Call us at 907-586-1550 to discuss the best dates for your fishing trip. |