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Prairie Birthday Farm includes heirloom and wild fruit and nut trees and bushes; reconstructed tall grass prairie (as habitat for beneficial insects, amphibians, and birds; soil builder; rainwater capture), honeybees; permanent raised-bed heirloom vegetable gardens; culinary herb and edible flower gardens; as well as bramble/vine gardens. Pastured chickens and ducks share rotation-paddock pastures for two horses and all provide on-farm compost production. The exquisitely flavored, healthy food is sold to area residents and to discerning chefs at local restaurants. Internships, tours and edible landscape consulting available.
The Farm is a 15-acre, biodiverse, sustainable farm and land stewardship effort, which strives to mimic nature with a permaculture design and diversity of species. It is comprised of inner-related eco-systems, not just organic monocultures. The challenges of weather, insects and diseases are resisted by virtue of the Farm being a system of multiple healthy systems of microbes, soil, plants and animals that communicate, cooperate, self-organize and become mutually supportive.
All orders are custom harvested. This is a small farm with artisan quantities. Exquisite flavor means healthy food. Unique items include wild plum, aronia berry, persimmon, paw paw, wild greens (chickweed, henbit, dandelion, lambsquarters) and more. Fruit woods for smoking include paw paw, persimmon, hickory, wild black cherry, rose, fig, blueberry, kiwi, apple, pear, peach, Concord grape. Tablescapes of vintage vessels with seasonal items from the Farm will add charm to your event.
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Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
Replidyne, Inc. 1/18/08
Department of Health and Human Services | Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration |
Rockville, MD 20857 |
Mr. Kenneth Collins
President & CEO
Replidyne, Inc.
1450 Infinite Drive
Louisville, CO 80027
Ref: 08-HFD-45-0117
Dear Mr. Collins:
This Warning Letter is to inform you of objectionable conditions found during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) investigations into Replidyne, Inc.'s (hereafter referred to as Replidyne) role as the applicant [21 CFR 314.3(b)] who submitted a marketing application in support of the approval of [redacted] . The FDA notes that the following clinical studies were submitted in support of the New Drug Application (NDA) [redacted]
Protocol [redacted] "Prospective randomized, double-blind, three-armed, multi-center comparative trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of [redacted] BID for 7 days vs. [redacted] BID for 10 days vs. [redacted] BID for 10 days in the treatment of [redacted]
Protocol [redacted] "Prospective, randomized, double-blind, study comparing [redacted] BID for 10 days with [redacted] BID 14 days in the treatment of patients with [redacted]
Protocol [redacted] "Prospective, randomized, double-blind, study comparing [redacted] BID for 5 days with [redacted] for 5 days [redacted] in the treatment of patients with [redacted]
Protocol [redacted] "Prospective randomized, double-blind, multi-center comparative trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of [redacted] BID for 7 days vs. [redacted] BID for 7 days in the treatment of [redacted]
This investigation is a part of FDA's Bioresearch Monitoring Program which is designed to evaluate the conduct of research and to ensure that the rights, safety, and welfare of the human subjects of those studies have been protected. Another objective of the program is to ensure that data submitted in support of New Drug Applications are scientifically valid and accurate.
The FDA notes that the above mentioned studies of the investigational drug [redacted] were sponsored by [redacted] (hereafter referred to as [redacted] under IND [redacted] and the studies were performed between 2000 and 2003. We note further that these studies were originally monitored by [redacted] or [redacted] agents. The rights for the product were subsequently transferred from [redacted] to [redacted] and in 2004 Replidyne obtained ownership of the product from [redacted] in February 2005, the US Adopted Names Council assigned the new name [redacted] for this product. On December 20, 2005, Replidyne prepared and submitted a marketing application to FDA for [redacted] (i.e. NDA [redacted]
We note that FDA investigators visited Replidyne between July 19, 2006 and August 8, 2006 for an initial inspection, and between September 11, 2006 and October 17, 2006 for a second inspection. At the conclusion of each inspection, FDA personnel presented and discussed with you and your staff the Form FDA 483, Inspectional Observations. We have reviewed Replidyne's written responses dated September 11, 2006, and February 8, 2007 to the items listed on the Form FDA 483 dated August 8,2006 and October 17, 2006, respectively.
From our review of the establishment inspection reports (EIRs), the documents submitted with that report, your written responses dated September 11, 2006 and February 8, 2007 to the inspectional observations, an the EIR and documents for the clinical investigators that were inspected for NDA [redacted] we conclude that Replidyne did not adhere to the applicable statutory requirements and regulations governing an applicant's responsibilities concerning submission of data and information to the FDA. We wish to emphasize the following deficiencies with respect to the above-referenced clinical investigations submitted in support of NDA [redacted].
1. FAILURE TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE UNDERLYING RAW DATA FROM THE INVESTIGATION FOR FDA's AUDIT 121 CFR 314.3(b)].
The FDA notes that Replidyne acquired the right of reference or use [21 CFR 3 14.3(b)] of the clinical investigations originally conducted by [redacted] land subsequently submitted a marketing application to the FDA. Thus as the applicant who acquired the right of reference or use, Replidyne was required to make available the underlying raw data from the above clinical investigations for FDA audit. We note that you failed to provide all of the underlying raw data for FDA's audit. For example,
a. During the FDA audit, when FDA investigators asked for information regarding the training of individuals involved in the studies, Replidyne reportedly stated that [redacted] refused to provide Replidyne with a copy of the standard operating procedures (SOPS) used for the conduct and monitoring of studies that were submitted in support of NDA [redacted]
b. For Protocol [redacted] Clinical Site #36 Dr. [redacted] the monitoring visit report for 12 December 2001 was not available for FDA inspection.
c. The FDA had requested information from Replidyne concerning audits that were to take place for 4 international clinical investigators that conducted studies under NDA [redacted] we note that in a letter dated September 24, 2007, you noted that you were unable to locate Dr. [redacted] and Dr. [redacted] and that you also did not have access to the records for these two investigators.
We wish to emphasize that it was the responsibility of Replidyne, as the applicant [21 CFR 314.3(b)], to ensure that prior to submission of the application, all of the underlying raw data from all of the clinical investigations conducted to support the application was to be made available to the FDA for possible auditing.
2. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE FDA ADEQUATE DESCRIPTIONS AND ANALYSES OF ANY OTHER DATA OR INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DRUG PRODUCT OBTAINED OR OTHERWISE RECEIVED BY THE APPLICANT FROM ANY SOURCE, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC INCLUDING INFORMATION DERIVED FROM CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS [21 CFR 3 14.50(d)(5)(iv)].
The FDA notes that as the applicant, Replidyne was required to provide within the application to the FDA, a description and analysis of any other data or information relevant to the evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of the drug product obtained or otherwise received by the applicant from any source, foreign or domestic, including information derived from clinical investigations [21 CFR 314.50(d)(5)(iv)] to permit the FDA to make a knowledgeable judgment about whether or not the application should be approved. The FDA notes that Replidyne failed to provide sufficient information at the time of submission of the application.
a. The FDA notes that Replidyne submitted data from several clinical investigative research sites in support of NDA [redacted] but did not adequately verify the integrity of the data at those sites, prior to the submission to the FDA. For example,
i. FDA's investigation of Dr. [redacted] for Protocol [redacted] revealed that Dr. [redacted] did not personally meet wiih at least two of his sub-investigators who conducted the study, nor did he review the research or clinic records regarding the subjects they enrolled. Dr. [redacted] informed FDA investigators that he was not aware that all the screening x-rays obtained by the two sub-investigators were re-interpreted by a second radiologist at the end of the study and that he was not aware that only the results from the second radiologist were reported to the study-sponsor. Dr. [redacted] also stated that he did not review the inclusion criteria, treatment outcomes, protocol deviations, or adverse event documentation for the subjects enrolled by these sub-investigators. FDA's inspection concluded that the data generated from the site were unreliable and issued Dr. [redacted] a Warning Letter.
ii. FDA's investigation of Dr. [redacted] for Protocols [redacted] revealed that numerous subjects were not randomized in accordance with the investigational plan. FDA notes that the problems with randomization were so broad and numerous that the FDA was unable to verify the integrity of the data at this site.
iii. FDA's investigation of Dr. [redacted] for Protocol [redacted] found that he failed to retain research records in accordance with 21 CFR 312.62(c). Thus the FDA was unable to verify the integrity of the data submitted by Replidyne to the FDA from this site.
b. The FDA notes that during the course of both inspections that occurred at your facility, FDA investigators were unable to locate all of the monitoring reports from several clinical investigative sites (e.g. protocol [redacted] site #27, Dr. [redacted] protocol [redacted], site #23, Dr. [redacted], site #34, Dr. [redacted] and site #48, Dr. [redacted] protocol [redacted] site #36, Dr. [redacted]. We note that you only obtained possession of these monitoring reports either during the FDA audits or after the FDA audit and in response to the Form FDA 483 that was issued.
The FDA notes that as you did not have all of the monitoring reports within your possession prior to submission of the NDA to the agency, we cannot assess how you could have properly ensured the integrity of the data that was submitted to the FDA from the clinical investigators sites and have subsequently provided the FDA with an adequate description and analysis of any other data or information relevant to the evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of the drug product.
This letter is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of deficiencies with the submission of a marketing application to the FDA. It is your responsibility to ensure adherence to each requirement of the law and relevant FDA regulations. You must address these deficiencies and establish procedures to ensure that any on-going or future studies will be in compliance with FDA regulations.
Within fifteen (15) working days of your receipt of this letter, you must notify this office in writing of the actions you have taken or will be taking to prevent similar violations in the future. Failure to adequately and promptly explain the violations noted above may result in regulatory action without further notice.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Tejashri Purohit-Sheth at (240) 276-8840; FAX (240) 276-8811. Your written response and any pertinent documentation should be addressed to Dr. Leslie Ball at the address below.
Sincerely yours,
{See appended electronic signature page}
Leslie K. Ball, M.D.
Division Director
Division of Scientific Investigations, HFD-45
Office of Compliance
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
7520 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855
This is a representation of an electronic record that was signed electronically and this page is the manifestation of the electronic signature.
Leslie Ball


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What's on the Menu for MasterChef Season 4? Breast Milk!
By Hanh Nguyen, TV GUIDE
Published 6:18 pm, Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Get your appetite ready for a double-sized portion of
Fox's culinary competition for home cooks returns Wednesday at 8/7c with a two-hour audition episode. Untrained food enthusiasts will bring their signature dishes to the panel of judges --
Gordon Ramsay,
Graham Elliot
Joe Bastianich
-- for a chance to earn a coveted white apron. The last cook standing after all the mystery box challenges and pressure tests will win a cookbook deal and a cool $250,000.
Check out what
is serving up in its fourth season:
1. Breast milk
Get it out of the way right now: Eww! One resourceful contestant decides to make her own secret ingredient in what looks to be a very innocuous mac and cheese. "That was a little controversial," Bastianich told reporters on a conference call. "It was just not something that I was going to taste. ... I know Gordon and Graham did try it. Gordon spit it out. ... It's kind of disgusting. It's a little bit like cannibalism as far as I'm concerned. I am not a fan."
2. Alternative meats
Human dairy aside, other hopefuls break out less mainstream proteins in the hopes of standing out. Bear, roadkill, reptiles, beaver tail and water bugs all crossed the judges' lips. "We ate it all this year," Bastianich said. "I'd rather eat insects instead of breast milk. How's that?"
3. Culinary excellence
Despite the some of the oddball ingredients and contestants, the skill level is actually higher this year than in previous seasons. "The standard of these amateur cooks is on the verge of crossing into the territory of the professionals. They're that good," Ramsay said. "I also didn't think we could beat last year. But already within four-to-five weeks, we've had to move the goal posts and up the pressure of the tests because of the standard of [the cooks]."
4. A robot scientist
brings a robot to the prep table during the auditions, in addition to a whole smorgasbord of other competitors from a wide range of professions. Expect to see an ex-NFL star, a bikini waxer, an ostrich farmer, an archaeologist and even a pastor. "I love to cook and I love what it does for people,"
Pastor Kevin Tindell
says in the premiere. "David slew Goliath, and Goliath never saw it coming."
5. A field trip
Taking the competitors out of the studio is nothing new, but this season, they're going to have to prove their foraging skills when they're dropped into the wilderness and ordered to find ingredients around them. Wheat grass shots, anyone?
6. A familiar face
A previous auditioner is back after the judges "broke all of America's hearts." But can this person's passion for hyperbole match his/her skills in the kitchen?
7. Gordon and Graham compete
The two chef judges prove they're more than just disapproving faces when they whip out their own culinary skills. "At the wedding challenge, both Graham and Gordon cooked courses, which was very eye-opening and different because they put their food side by side with our contestants'," Bastianich said. "Graham would cook the appetizer, Gordon would cook the dessert, and the contestants cooked the entree. They knew what kind of pressure they were up against having the two judges bookend their entree."
8. Guest judges
"A dear friend, Eva Longoria, she came and competed," Ramsay said. "Serious foodie. I mean, she eats incredibly well and she loves that kind of depth of rich flavors. ...
Paula Deen
[is] back on. Huge success last year with her. And she's great. I wouldn't get on the wrong side of her. She's dynamic, feisty, tenacious but bloody good."
9. Joe cries
The most inscrutable judge of all, Bastianich is known for his business mentality and staring into the middle distance after tasting a dish. But during the auditions, the restauranteur and winery operator finally breaks his carefully crafted reserve when a mother and son bring their Italian zeal to the table and make him "a little misty." That's some meatloaf!
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premieres on Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.
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Yesterday, I wrote a response to a Refinery 29 profile of an anonymous Scientologist named "Elaine" which I believe glossed over very serious allegations of abuse within the Church and ultimately served as a piece of PR masquerading as "journalism." I took issue with a number of aspects of writer Kelsey Miller's reporting on this story, which she said occurred over the entire summer, namely that she went to the Church directly and requested that they select an "average, regular member" for her to interview and then granted that person anonymity. (For what it's worth, Tony Ortega at the blog the Underground Bunker has a pretty solid theory on who the real "Elaine" is and she's hardly your "average regular member.")
There aren't just "rumors" about the Church of Scientology being horrible; there is more than enough evidence to support that claim, the most damning being the detailed, corroborated testimonials of actual members. These are the alleged victims of the Church of Scientology. There are many. I believe them just as I am inclined to believe all victims who come forward about abuse. I take what they say seriously. And what bothers me the most about this whole kerfuffle is that it's clear in their approach to this profile and their response since that Refinery 29 really doesn't take them as seriously as they should. But I don't think they're necessarily alone in their dismissiveness towards victims of cults. Keep reading »


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The Obama administration identifies the man as Peter Theo Curtis of Massachusetts.
National security adviser Susan Rice says Curtis is now safe outside of Syria.
Secretary of State John Kerry says Curtis was held by an al-Qaida-linked militant group fighting the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
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Intro: After suffering a minor concussion in the postseason games, Derek decides that it is time to end his career as a running back for the National Football League before his career ends his life. Derek and his best buddy, Sandy, a golden retriever, take a much deserved vacation to visit Dereks parents at the old homestead in eastern Colorado. While there Derek meets a very intriguing young man named Craig. There seems to be a secret about Craig, though, that Dereks parents do not want their son to know, but for some reason they do not want Derek to become involved with this young man who Derek cannot seem to resist. Excerpt: Sandy ran as fast as he could, faster and faster, but he just could not catch it. He couldnt catch the rabbit that seemed to always be just out of his reach. Rrruff, rrruf, Sandy barked, in his sleep. He awoke suddenly, and rolled over. Good boy, Derek said, rubbing Sandys belly. Todays the big day. Are you ready to go see Grandma and Grandpa? He patted Sandy on the head. Derek ONeil was taking Sandy with him to visit his parents in eastern Colorado. They will love you, boy, he said to the sleepy dog. Derek hadnt been back home for three years. Derek had been drafted into the National Football League (NFL) right after college and had been on the road much of the time. Being hurt in the playoff games last year had turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Derek loved football, but after spending years on the road and after taking a lot of hits, he was ready to settle down somewhere. Now he had Sandy, and the sweet golden brown puppy was his best buddy. Dereks parents had joked that Derek thought of Sandy as his child and not as a dog. Whos my good boy, huh? Are you my good boy? Sandy rolled over onto his side, and then he rolled back the other way a few times. Well, lets go. Ive got us all packed. Derek locked his house and picked up his sweet Sandy. Pretty soon, you will be a big boy and be able to carry me, Derek said to the eager dog. Sandy loved riding in Dereks big truck. It sat up high, and Sandy could stick his head out of the window and let his ears flap in the breeze. Look at you. Youre Bat Dog. Derek said the same thing to Sandy every time they went somewhere together, which was often. Sandy would turn to Derek and give him a quick bark, as if he understood what Derek had said. Derek and Sandy had at least a full days drive ahead of them. Derek had been a running back for the Tennessee Titans until he had suffered a mild concussion last year, courtesy of a defensive end from an opposing team. Derek had made a speedy recovery, but wasnt willing to tempt fate. Derek had made a promise to himself years ago that if he got hurt, he got out. After ten years of professional football, Dereks body had taken all the hits that Derek was going to demand of it. Still, the preseason games were right around the corner and Derek knew that when the season started, he would miss being part of the big game. Football was Americas game, and the roar of the crowd could be intoxicating to guys like Derek. Oh, Sandy, what will we do, just the two of us? The dog turned to look at Derek for a second, but then quickly returned to the feel of the wind flapping his ears. **** Sandy had toured the entire place by himself already, and was running back down the stairs, followed by a Denver Bronco. Oh, I didnt know anyone was here. Sorry to barge in on you like this. Tom felt a little embarrassed now. Oh, no problem. Nice dog. Derek thanked the man. So, are you a preseason hopeful, or in the game for certain? Tom asked, feeling and looking very uneasy. Preseason hopeful, Im afraid. First game is tomorrow night. Tom assured the young man that he would be at the game, and that he was looking forward to a winning season. Im Craig, the man said. Tom introduced himself and his son, and when Derek had turned to shake Craigs hand, Tom winked at Craig knowingly, a wink which Derek did not see. Derek shook Craigs hand. Nice kid, Derek said, after Craig had gone back upstairs. Looks determined, too, promising, Tom added. Well, come on, son, lets let Craig get himself ready for his big debut at Mile High Stadium. **** When Craig came back downstairs without his shirt, Derek couldnt help but stare. Football practice definitely agreed with Craig. His chest was gorgeous. Derek decided then and there that he was not going to let himself get out of shape just because he was no longer playing football. Craig walked over to Derek and leaned down to look at his son. Craig was wearing no cologne, but Derek found his natural scent somewhat arousing. Derek had never really believed the whole chemistry thing, but thought that he just might be wrong about that. Well, Sandy and I should probably go now, Derek said. Craig turned to him, and said, You could stay awhile, if you like. Im just heating up some of your moms good home cooking. She keeps me well stocked. Derek nodded. He was definitely hungry. Derek carried Trey into the kitchen. Trey must look like , and then he stopped. Its okay, Derek, Craig said, not turning around, and not adding anything more to the conversation. After they ate, Derek said that he really did have to go. Craig met him at the door and stopped him from leaving. He was so close that Derek could smell that arousing natural scent of his again. Thank you, Craig whispered. Then, Craig put his arms around Derek and pulled him to him. Dereks hands were on Craigs naked flesh and he couldnt stop them from moving up and down his back at least twice. When Craig backed up, their lips were so close that Derek fought the urge to kiss him. No problem, Derek said, and the two of them reluctantly released the other. I may be back again tomorrow, Derek said, as he and Sandy walked out the door. Great story of two dads, football, and babies. Available at http://www.beautobeau.com; 1Romance ebooks; All Romance ebooks; Bookstrand; Amazon; Rainbow ebooks; FirstyFish (UK). |
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Russian stocks rose for a third day, heading for the first weekly advance in three, as shares of consumer companies climbed and the ruble strengthened before the Winter Olympics start in Sochi today.
The Micex Index (INDEXCF) added 0.4 percent to 1,473.19 by 11:21 a.m. in Moscow, taking its five-day gain to 1.3 percent. OAO Mobile TeleSystems, the nation's biggest wireless operator which has slid 8.5 percent this year, jumped 1.2 percent to 299.62 rubles. OAO Magnit, the nation's biggest food retailer that is down 7.3 percent year-to-date, increased 0.9 percent to 8,539.50 rubles.
Earnings at OAO Aeroflot and mobile operators MTS and OAO MegaFon will get a boost in the first quarter from the Olympics, Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts said in an e-mailed note yesterday. A stronger ruble helps retailers as it makes imports relatively cheaper. European Central Bank President Mario Draghi yesterday left interest rates unchanged at a record low, while reiterating the ECB's guidance on future interest rates by saying it would take further action if needed.
"Investors are buying up consumer shares after their drop earlier this year," Oleg Popov, who manages $1 billion of securities for Allianz Investments, said by phone from Moscow. "The ECB had reassured market players that it won't be changing its accommodative policy for now. The Olympics have a positive overall effect on today's market mood."
The ruble gained as much as 0.4 percent against the dollar after slumping to its lowest level in almost five years on Feb. 3. The Sochi opening ceremony takes place today.
Fed Taper
The Labor Department may report today U.S. businesses hired 188,000 people in January, after adding 87,000 in the previous month, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists. The Federal Reserve last month pressed ahead with a plan to taper its monetary policy, cutting the monthly bond buying by $10 million to $65 million a month.
"Payrolls are an important indicator of the Fed's next steps," Popov said.
Russia-dedicated equity funds posted more than $130 million in outflows in the week ended Feb. 5, UralSib Capital said in an e-mailed note today, citing EPFR Global data.
Russian stocks fell to the lowest level in almost two months on Feb. 3 after a reduction in stimulus by the Fed and concern that China, the world's second-largest economy, is slowing triggered a rout in developing-nation securities.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index has lost 6.6 percent this year. The ruble has slumped 5.1 percent against the dollar in 2014, the third-worst performer among 24 emerging-market currencies tracked by Bloomberg.
The dollar-denominated RTS Index (RTSI$) added 0.9 percent to 1,342.73. Russian equities have the cheapest valuations among 21 developing-nation economies monitored by Bloomberg. Shares on the Micex trade at 3.2 times projected 12-month earnings, compared with a multiple of 9.2 for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
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Re: Info for our dream honeymoon sailboat charter
So you have received lots of good advice already. I work in the charter industry and I have to say this way outside the scope of normal charter. More than likely you will have to contract with an individual owner/operator that is interested in this cruise in the first place. This type of thing just doesn't fit the normal charter boat menu. That said it would not be hard to imagine an owner who charters some legs of their cruising to help cover costs taking this on. You may also want to contact a brokerage like Ed Hamilton that know boats and crews personally. They might know of someone wanting to take on a new challenge. I have to assume you have better than average resources, since you are looking at a three month vacation. The costs involved will likely be very high, especially if you aren't able and qualified to participate actively in running the boat. As the more crew you need the bigger the boat will be and the costs will go up with the size. I would think a fifty foot boat with a husband and wife crew would do the job if you are both willing to stand watch. If not you will be in the fifty plus range and a crew of four. These can be close quarters for six people over a three months.
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This Week in Blu-ray Returns With Epic TV Box Sets, Kenny Powers, Animated Brilliance and Source Code
Blu-ray Spotlight By Neil Miller on August 2, 2011 | Be the First To CommentBack by popular demand, This Week in Blu-ray is here and ready to take on a big week of reviews in high definition. Sine we've been away for more than a few good releases, many of them have been included in this week's entry. The highlights are many as we traverse through a world of major TV box set releases, great animated adventures, raunch comedy from the 70s and 80s, raunch comedy in the modern era, big action, big muscles, charming documentaries and at least one movie you should absolutely avoid at all costs. Torchwood: The Complete Original UK Series Seeing as this column has been away for a few weeks and I'm going to be catching up with some of the best and brightest releases we missed, I'm calling for a temporary rule change and allowing myself two — count 'em — two picks of the week. First, because it would be near impossible for me to choose between the two. And (b), because they fit so well together. The first of these two must-have television sets is Torchwood, the Doctor Who spin-off about a secret British agency led by a mysterious American named Jack Harkness who has one advantage over the hordes of aliens he comes into contact with: he can't die. Led by this immortal man, a team of gifted, otherwise ordinary humans work to protect humanity from any threat, be it alien, supernatural or otherwise strange and interesting. Now, you may be thinking to yourself "I […]
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Criterion Files By Adam Charles on November 10, 2010 | Be the First To CommentAs discussed in last week's entry in the cannon of the Criterion Files with Carol Reed's The Third Man for our themed month dubbed "Noirvember", the delineation of what is considered film noir is as gray as the pictures that encompass the genre (if genre is what it's believed to be). It's many things yet nothing distinctive.
In many cases, the aesthetics of low-angles and dark photography dominating the image mark a common visual signature that's distinguishable, but not always definitively 'noir' and not always present in film-noir. Yet, somehow, we kind of know it when we see it.
In other instances, visual style takes the backseat of the police car in a picture with literary elements of crime, corruption, betrayal and other sinful activity found quite often in the films considered undoubtedly 'noir,' yet their presence does not define their categorical placement amongst films like The Third Man. Yet, somehow, we sort of just know it when we feel it.
Taken in its literal context the word 'noir' simply means dark. Dark what? Dark anything, really; and that's part of what makes the genre so non-distinct and occasionally contradictory. A dark film is not necessarily noir, but noir films are in one way or another dark; and some in ways that non-noir films can be.
Therefore, the only definitive fact about film-noir is that it's an abstract concept thanks to films like Akira Kurosawa's High and Low (1963), loosely adapted from Ed McBain's crime novel "King's Ransom", and is in many ways the antithesis to what would be considered dark for nearly eighty-percent of its running time. Yet, when you see it, you feel it, and its inclusion in consideration for what is noir further expands what the genre can be, or doesn't have to be.
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An exciting week is under way, a week of anticipation for the biggest sporting day of the year. TSG's been saying it all week (even being a little braggy about it to be honest), both teams playing in the Super Bowl are Swagbucks partners. Because of this fact, today's Phrase That Pays is Swagbucks Bowl.
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EBENSBURG, Pa. -- A Cambria County man accused of killing his girlfriend's son with a baseball bat has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder. Gregory Conzo has maintained his innocence for more than a year, but on Wednesday, for the first time he told the judge what happened, saying he didn't mean to cause harm, he was just scared.
Police said the incident happened Nov. 5, 2012, a day before Conzo was to be sentenced for assaulting his girlfriend - a woman he lived with for decades and even has a daughter with. But police said he wasn't supposed to be there because a condition of his bond was to stay away. But he told the judge Wednesday he was only asking for support when he was forced to defend himself.
Investigators said Conzo got into an argument with his girlfriend, Lois Pcola, at the home they shared in Wilmore Heights. Police said her son, Mike Pcola, heard them yelling and came downstairs to break it up, but that's when police said Conzo swung an aluminum bat, hitting his own daughter in the arm and striking Mike Pcola in the head, ultimately causing his death two days later.
On Wednesday Conzo told the judge he had been drinking all day before showing up at the house to get support for a hearing he had the next day. When Mike Pcola came down the steps he said he swung the bat out of defense , saying he was scared of Mike Pcola, a man he claimed had threatened him in the past.
"There had been prior incidents over the years," said Kenneth Sottile, Conzo's defense attorney. "He was scared, however ... he overreacted when he swung the bat. He intended to hit him in the arm, as he said glanced off his arm, and struck him in the head."
Conzo was facing criminal homicide and several other charges, including assault and stalking for being at the home in the first place. On Wednesday he struck an agreement with the district attorney's office. By waiving his right to a trial and pleading guilty to third-degree murder the rest of his charges were dropped.
"There was a chance we could have sought a first-degree murder conviction but we felt the facts and circumstances of this case actually fit a little bit better into a third-degree murder category," said Forrest Fordham, assistant district attorney for Cambria County. "First-degree murder would have been instructed to the jury. By doing this he avoided the risk of a life without parole sentence on a first-degree murder," said Sottile. "It's unfortunate because it's kind of turned everybody's lives upside down."
Not part of the plea agreement Wednesday was a sentence. The guideline suggests a minimum of 10 to 20 years in prison, with a 40 year maximum. That will ultimately be up to the judge to decide.


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Panel Schedule for BIG WOW! ComicFest 2014
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Big Wow Comic Fest's 2014 Programs & Panels schedule will be jam packed with Artist Demonstrations, Cosplay Instruction and fun, Creator Interviews and Presentations, and so many more exciting opportunities to interact with today's most talented creators! Also, don't forget the Live Art, Superman Museum Show, Kid's Corner and so much more going on at the show.
Famous Monsters Film Fest Day One (Program)
Schedule to be posted soon.
Getting Started with Copic Pens (Panel)
Want to buy some Copic pens but are intimidated by the sheer number of colors? Have some and don't know what to do with them? A Certified Copic Designer will give a bare-bones introduction, explain how the color system works, how to find discount prices and hints on how to start building up your studio collection. Note: This is NOT a certification class or hands-on workshop and is best suited for people with absolutely no experience with Copics. – Room D
Top Cow (Panel)
Meet with Matt Hawkins, President and C.O.O of Top Cow Productions and writer of Aphrodite IX, Think Tank, and other highly acclaimed series, for a discussion on the future of Top Cow as well as what's on all of your minds: how to break into comics! With information on Top Cow's annual Talent Hunt, the tricks of the trade, and just what it takes to make your pitch pop, this is one panel you won't want to miss. – Room A
Working with Greg Rucka… (Panel)
Guest artists Michael Lark and Justin Greenwood will discuss their takes on working with writer Greg Rucka, and he with them. Michael Lark has worked with Greg on multiple occasions including Gotham Central, Punisher and their creator owned Image title Lazarus. Justin Greenwood is currently working with Greg on Stumptown. Hear from both an artist's and writer's perspective as to when they know there is a good creative match on a project and why. These creators will discuss their projects and the creative process. Moderated by David Brothers, Editor of Lazarus & Content Manager for Image Comics – Room B
Attending Guests: Justin Greenwood, Michael Lark, Greg Rucka
Collecting Batman! (Panel)
Holy Grails, Batman! Celebrate the Dark Knight's 75th anniversary and Big Wow! Comicfest's exclusive Batman Museum with Bill Morrison and a panel of Batman collectors! Panelists will discuss their Caped Crusader Collections, swap stories about great finds, lament the items that got away, compare notes about where they draw the line, and reveal their most sought-after, yet-to-be-collected bat-baubles! – Room B
Attending Guests: Bill Morrison
Remembering the Ackermansion (Panel)
Filmmakers Tom Wyrsch and Strephon Taylor (Remembering Playland at the Beach", Sutros: The Palace at Lands End") will present highlights from their brand new feature length film, "Uncle Forry's Ackermansions" The film is a vast tour of Forrest J Ackerman's, now gone, Los Angeles mansion-museum starting with the original Ackermansion and ending with the Acker-mini-mansion. Archival footage with hundreds photographs make up a fascinating video tour. Joining the panel will be Tom Khamis (LASFS Historian), Audience Q&A inlcuded. – Room D
Attending Guests: Strephon Taylor, Tom Wyrsch
Cultural Diversity in Comics (Panel)
Positives and negative strides towards Cultural Diversity in the comics genre and film. Have there been enough strides not only in the books and films but behind the scenes? What can be done to make it better for everyone or is it fine where it is at? – Room D
Attending Guests: Kevin Bernard Grevioux, Damion Poitier, David Williams
Punchdrunk Mustache! (Panel)
Join nine current and former Lucasfilm Animation Artists as they discuss the creation of the art book Punchdrunk Mustache, published last summer to great acclaim by Design Studio Press. Featuring stories and concepts created by Star Wars: The Force Unleashed artists Amy Beth Christenson, Chris Voy and Jeff Sangalli, as well as artists who contributed to Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Detours, Punchdrunk Mustache is a visual thrill ride! Spend time with theses talented artists. – Room C
Attending Guests: John-Paul Balmet, Will Nichols, Sean Pando, Amy Beth Christenson Smith, Chris Voy, Nate Watson
The Art of Kaiju & Master of Monster (Panel)
Kaiju expert, FM guest editor, and author of the newly reprinted Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monster, August Ragone will be joined by Hugo Award-winning and FM cover artist Bob Eggleton to talk about how Japanese monsters have shaped Wester pop culture, influenced their personal and professional lives, and why character like Godzilla and Ultraman continue to be worldwide sensations. – Room B
Attending Guests: Bob Eggleton, August Ragone
Comics University (Panel)
"Comics University", a discussion co-moderated by panelists Ed Luce (Professor in the Comics MFA Program at California College of the Arts and creator of Wuvable Oaf Comics) and Maia Kobabe (CCA Comics MFA student and creator of "The Thief's Tale" comics). Ed and Maia, along with both undergraduate and Comics MFA grads, will discuss how comics fit into the diverse undergraduate program at CCA, the myriad of professional reasons one might pursue a Master's Degree in comics. – Room D
Doug Sneyd – 50 Years of Playboy (Panel)
Doug has worked for Playboy magazine since the early 1964, many remember lovely scantily (and even non-) clad "Sneyd" girls and the one-line jokes he did thru the years. Though many may not know the man behind all the great art and humour. Come hear Doug talk about his career drawing for Playboy. – Room C
Attending Guests: Doug Sneyd
Japan's Heroes and Monsters (Panel)
August Ragone and his Kaiju crew will be hosting FM's panel that will feature Kenpachiro Satsuma (Godzilla, '84-'95), Bin Furuya (Ultraman), and Daisuke Ban (Kikaida, Inazuman). Each actor will tell their stories of how they came to embody these incredible roles, as well as take questions from the audience. – Room A
Attending Guests: Daisuke Ban, Satoshi Furuya, August Ragone, Kenpachiro Satsuma
Madefire (Panel)
Charlie Adlard, Liam Sharp, Ben Wolstenholme and the good folk of Madefire host a talk and Q & A about opportunities for old and new creators in the digital realm, and how comics and motion books can be good for each other. A must for anybody interested in new ways of getting their work seen! – Room B
Attending Guests: Charlie Adlard, Daniel Presedo, Liam Sharp
Dan Brereton Portfolio Review (Panel)
It isn't your impressive artwork alone that will land you a job or the position you're seeking, but the presentation of your artwork in your portfolio. Veteran illustrator and painter Dan Brereton will be on hand to discuss your artwork in a friendly and constructive group critique, as well as the presentation of your work. All age, skill and experience levels are welcome. – Room D
Attending Guests: Dan Brereton
CBLDF Comic Code (Panel)
60 years ago, comics were put on trial in a nationally televised Senate subcommittee hearing that had shattering repercussions for this great American art form. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund presents the shocking history of moral panic that led to this historic hearing and the birth of the Comics Code Authority, which regulated the medium's content for more than 50 years. CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein tells the tale at this CBLDF presentation. – Room D
BigWOW ComicFest Art Auction (Panel)
This will be your opportunity to bid on and win pieces of original collectible art, hand drawn, by numerous guests who are attending the show. All of the art will be on display in the exhibitor hall, museum gallery, throughout the day Saturday and will be available to be bid on in a blind auction format.
Come to the live auction portion of the event to bid on various pieces of art created specifically for the auction by the likes of Frank Cho, Michael Lark, Alfonso Azpiri, Frank Cirocco, Rich Koslowski and some published pieces contributed by Charlie Adlard, Justin Greenwood and many others! A number of the convention's guests will be on-hand to mingle at this social event and to encourage fans to bid high on their works of art! – Room B
There will be a cash bar setup in the auction room for those interested. This should be a lively and entertaining event for all. Both cash and credit cards will be accepted for your art auction purchases.
Creature Features Live! (Panel)
Back by popular demand is Creature Features Live! Hosted by John Stanley and Lord Blood-Rah. Presented just as Creature Features was back in the early eighties, but on stage rather than on television. Opening dialog, feature length movie "Night of the Living Dead" a Creature Features classic, TV commercials, guest interviews, special announcements, and Living Dead in the audience. – Room A
Attending Guests: Lord Blood-Rah, John Stanley
Famous Monsters Film Fest Day Two (Program)
Schedule to be posted soon.
CreaturesCon 3 (Panel)
Join the CreaturesCon gang, John Stanley (Creature Features 1971 to 1984), Ernie Fosselius (Hardware Wars), Lord Blood-Rah (Movie Host), Tom Wyrsch (Writer / Director) and Strephon Taylor (November Fire) for an information-packed journey through Creature Features, TV Horror Hosting, classic Sci-Fi and Horror films, Bob Wilkins and much more. The panel will share personal memories, show rare video clips and review Creature Features favorite films. Audience Q&A included. – Room B
Attending Guests: Lord Blood-Rah, Ernie Fosselius, John Stanley, Strephon Taylor, Tom Wyrsch
Drawing The Walking Dead (Panel)
Artist, Charlie Adlard, and inker Stefano Gaudiano discuss what it is like to create the images behind the hugely successful comic and tv series The Walking Dead. Charlie will explain how his art style has evolved during his tenure on the book and how having an inker allows him to work differently now. Stefano, being the newest addition to the team, shares his experiences of inking Charlie and how this project differs from his vast number of other previous collaborations. They'll discuss the controversial "All Out War" storyline and how working on a near bi-weekly schedule for a year affected how they worked. Moderated by Mark Hay, owner of Splash Page Comic Art, art dealer for Charlie & Stefano – Room A
Attending Guests: Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano
Drawing Who (Panel)
Josh Adams (DOCTOR WHO, EUREKA, WAREHOUSE 13, GARDEN OF STEVEN) and Blair Shedd (DOCTOR WHO, LEGENDS OF OZ, GHOSTBUSTERS, THE RAPTOR) have both had the honor of being chosen to draw official Doctor Who comics for IDW Publishing. Josh and Blair will talk about how they got the job (and other behind the scenes stories), meeting Doctor Who cast and crew, chat about Who-fandom in general, and do a Q and A if the audience wishes. – Room C
Attending Guests: Josh Adams, Blair Shedd
Figure Drawing with Frank Cho (Panel)
Free figure drawing class open to public, headed by Marvel Comics artist, Frank Cho. Cosplayer, Ivy Doomkitty, will model for this drawing class. All the audience members are encoraged to draw along
with Frank Cho, who will critique the drawings by the audience members at the end of class. – Room A
Attending Guests: Frank Cho, Ivy Doomkitty
Jack Kirby Museum (Panel)
Jack Kirby is the creator or co-creator of The X-Men, Hulk Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, The Avengers, Darkseid, Mister Miracle and hundreds more. He was probably the most prolific comics artist ever and almost every artist is inspired by him. Artists will discuss which comics led them to follow Jack, what panels they have learned from, and how hard it is to make that Kirby Krackle look right. – Room C
Attending Guests: Mark Badger, Bruce Simon
Native Americans in Comics (Panel)
Ever since Native American people began drawing on rock walls, they've been part of the comic book universe. However, stereotypes persist due to the lack of Native artists or writers employed by the mainstream comics industry. Now, these artists have taken initiative and formed The Indigenous Narratives Collective and INC Comics. INC's Arigon Starr ("Super Indian") and Lee Francis IV ("Pueblo Jones") will discuss the state of Native American comics. Moderated by UC Santa Cruz's writer/poet/playwright Dr. Carolyn Dunn. – Room D
Attending Guests: Arigon Starr
Marvel Masterpiece Theatre (Panel)
MARVEL MASTERPIECE THEATER ! presents a dramatic table read of the 1968 Marvel Comics classic tale unfolded in AVENGERS 59 & 60, "The Wedding of Yellowjacket & Wasp", by Roy Thomas and John Buscema. Both issues feature a number of cameos from the Marvel universe of the late Sixties, fun pop culture references of the day, amazing superhero action and sizzling dialogue ! Pages of Big John Buscema's fantastic art and storytelling will follow on the screen as our cast reads the text. – Room B
Attending Guests: Mark Badger, Dan Brereton, Damion Poitier, Liam Sharp, Jane Wiedlin
Collecting Comic Art (Panel)
Have you ever wanted something from your favorite comic book? Brian Peck and fellow collectors guide you through the world of collecting comic art – from what it all means, to where to find the art. Discussing a wide range of topics from History of how this hobby started to grow and what use to happen to all the art in the old days? How computers have changed the look of (or non-existance of in some cases) original art? How the internet has changed and expanded the art hobby? How ebay has altered the collectors market? How the auction houses have impacted the hobby? Comparison of values between cover/splashes/interiors? Conservation and preservation? – Room D
Japan's Heroes and Monsters (Panel)
August Ragone and his Kaiju crew will be hosting FM's panel that will feature Kenpachiro Satsuma (Godzilla, '84-'95), Bin Furuya (Ultraman), and Daisuke Ban (Kikaida, Inazuman). Each actor will tell their stories of how they came to embody these incredible roles, as well as take questions from the audience. – Room C
Attending Guests: Daisuke Ban, Satoshi Furuya, August Ragone, Kenpachiro Satsuma
CBLDF Auction (Panel)
Top creators Terry Moore, along with some guests to be announced will create live art before your eyes. The only rule is that it would have been forbidden by the Comics Code! Join the CBLDF and these great creators as they talk censorship and make once-in-a-lifetime art! Get a chance to watch live art made before your eyes, learn about censorship, and bid to win the pieces made here to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. – Room B
Attending Guests: Terry Moore
Comics And Comics (Panel)
Geeks Assemble! "Comics and Comics" is all-fanboy stand-up comedy, presented by the nerdiest comedians in the multiverse. From comic books to video games, from anime to Dr. Who, from Star Wars to Star Trek, from Dungeons and Dragons to that one episode of Thundarr the Barbarian where the evil wizards have this race to determine who gets the Helmet of Power, you can rest assured that all geek bases will be covered! – Room C
The Batman Chronicles: Special Screening & Discussion (Panel)
A three part short film following a young Bruce Wayne as he struggles with a corrupt justice department & faces off against a maniacal new menace hell bent on taking over Gotham. All three parts of the film will be shown, followed by a Q&A with Actor, Producer & Editor Anthony Misiano. – Room C
Attending Guests: Anthony Misiano
The Science and Fiction of Alternate Realities (Panel)
The idea that there may be universes other than our own has long been a staple of fantasy and science fiction. Now physicists are telling us that there may be some truth in this idea. How much is fact and how much is fiction? Are there other universe? If there are, how similar are they to our own? Do universes "split," and if so, how? Would it be possible to travel between them. What are some of the ways these ideas have been explored in fiction — and what avenues are still ripe. – Room D
Big Wow! ComicFest – The Original Artist Friendly Convention – returns to San Jose May 17th & 18th, 2014, bringing two great days of Comic Book, Anime/Manga, Art, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Cosplay FUN! Many of the country's best vendors of all things cool and collectible will tempt your wallets with the perfect gifts for Geek, Fans and True Collectors, everywhere! Big Wow! ComicFest is the only major comics event in the San Francisco Bay Area this year.
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MA – Will Eisner Week 2014
February 27, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Denis Kitchen and Paul Hornschemeier appear at the Cambridge Public Library on Thursday March 6th from 6:00 till 8:00 pm!
Press Release:
At the invitation of Stephen Weiner, director of the Maynard Public Library in Maynard, MA, the Million Year Picnic comic shop will participate in Will Eisner Week as the Boston metro-area representative of the event. To honor Eisner's birthday, there will be a Q&A session between Paul Hornschemeier (creator of Mother, Come Home; The Three Paradoxes; the New York Times Best Seller Life with Mr. Dangerous, as well as the short story collections Let Us Be Perfectly Clear and All and Sundry) and Denis Kitchen (a cartoonist in the "underground comix" movement, he founded Kitchen Sink Press (1969-99) as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), and co-authored three scholarly works on comics creators) on the anniversary of Will Eisner's Birthday, Thursday, March 6th, 2014, 7pm at the Cambridge Public Library.
From www.willeisner.com, "Will Eisner Week is an annual celebration honoring the legacy of Will Eisner and promoting sequential art, graphic novel literacy, and free speech." Will Eisner Week features a series of events to be held early March 2014 in more than a dozen cities around the country to honor the work and career of the great comics innovator Will Eisner (1917-2005), the comics medium, and the graphic novel format.
About the Speakers:
Denis Kitchen, a cartoonist in the "underground comix" movement, founded Kitchen Sink Press (1969-99), a pioneering house that published early comics and graphic novels by R. Crumb, Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Al Capp, Scott McCloud, Alan Moore, Art Spiegelman, Charles Burns, Mark Schultz, Howard Cruse and countless others. In 1986 Kitchen founded the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, a non-profit First Amendment organization, and chaired it for its first eighteen years. He's co-authored three books: The Art of Harvey Kurtzman (Abrams, 2009) with Paul Buhle; Underground Classics (Abrams, 2009) with James Danky; and Al Capp: A Life to the Contrary (Bloomsbury, 2013) with Michael Schumacher. A monograph, The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen, was published in 2010. He curates art exhibits in America and abroad featuring comics artists like Eisner, Kurtzman, Crumb and the underground genre. In 2013 he revived Kitchen Sink Books as an imprint of Dark Horse Books with partner John Lind.
Paul Hornschemeier is the author of the graphic novels Mother, Come Home, The Three Paradoxes, the New York Times Best Seller Life with Mr. Dangerous, as well as the short story collections Let Us Be Perfectly Clear and All and Sundry. His prose and comics – which have been translated into multiple languages and garnered international awards – have appeared in publications ranging from Life Magazine to The Wall Street Journal. He has taught art and creative writing for The University of Chicago and lectured internationally. His animation appears on IFC's "Comedy Bang! Bang!" He lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
NYC – Tuki Launch Party
October 29, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Cartoonist Jeff Smith launches his new title TUKI at the Society of Illustrators on Sunday November 10th with special guests Patrick McDonnell, Paul Pope, Liza Donnelly, Michael Maslin, and Larry Marder! Get tickets at the link!
Press Release:
On November 10, legendary cartoonists Patrick McDonnell, Paul Pope, Liza Donnelly, Michael Maslin, and Larry Marder will attend a brunch hosted by Bone creator Jeff Smith at the Society of Illustrators in New York City to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Kids' Right to Read program! This benefit brunch will boast a live performance by Smith, who will unveil his new series Tuki Save The Humans, as well as a silent auction and a private viewing of the Society's current exhibits. Tickets to this event are partially tax-deductible, and available at www.cbldf.org
CBLDF is a non-profit organization that protects the freedom to read, create, and distribute comics by performing legal aid, education, and advocacy activities. Smith recently joined the Fund's Board of Directors and will host this lively afternoon event, where attendees will also enjoy brunch with the most outstanding authors in contemporary graphic fiction and an auction of original art by today's finest cartoonists.
Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., followed by viewing of the exhibits and silent auction. Smith's performance will begin at 12:00 p.m., to be followed by brunch and viewing time in the Society's galleries.
There are two levels of admission to this special event:
General Admission Tickets are available for a $100 donation to CBLDF and includes admission to the exhibits, brunch and a souvenir print signed by Jeff Smith. $40 of this contribution is tax-deductible.
Dine With Jeff Smith VIP Admission Tickets are available for a $250 donation to CBLDF. This includes dining with Jeff Smith and also includes admission to the exhibits, brunch, and a souvenir print signed by Smith. $190 of this contribution is tax-deductible.
Donors will enjoy three of the Society's exhibits: The Original Art, a juried exhibit showcasing the original art from the year's best children's books; Battling Boy, a selection of original pages from Paul Pope's extraordinary new graphic novel, and The Collection of Michael Maslin and Liza Donnelly, New Yorker cartoonists whose collection includes works by cartoon luminaries from the magazine's past, such as James Thurber, Gluyas Williams, and Helen Hokinson, and its present, including Jack Ziegler, Roz Chast, Bob Mankoff, Mick Stevens, Drew Dernavich, Zachary Kanin, Barbara Smaller. Donnelly, Maslin, and Pope will all be on hand at the brunch to discuss their exhibits with attendees.
Your admission to brunch supports CBLDF's important work protecting Kids' Right to Read. CBLDF is a leader in opposing censorship and in support of a parent's right to choose what content is suitable for his or her children. The Fund helps to keep books on shelves and empowers students to speak up for their rights. In the past year, CBLDF has helped protect dozens of books, from Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis to Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. CBLDF's publications Raising A Reader and Using Graphic Novels in Education are vital tools in helping the next generation of teachers, librarians, and parents use comics to promote literacy. The Fund's efforts to fight censorship in courtrooms and classrooms are essential to protecting the future of comics. This brunch will advance that important work by raising money to support 2014 Kids' Right to Read efforts.
About Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith (born February 27, 1960) is an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of the self-published comic book series BONE. Smith solidified the '90s' Self-Publishing Movement when he joined other self-publishers and launched a new era of independent comics publishing, a movement that captured nearly 20% of the growing comics book market. In 1993, Smith breathed new life into the Graphic Novel format with The Complete BONE Adventures Volume One: Out From Boneville, which sold an unprecedented 50,000 copies in its first year. BONE won numerous American awards including 10 Eisner Awards and 11 Harveys, as well as European awards from Italy, Germany, and the French Alph Art.
In 2005, BONE was chosen to launch the first graphic novel series for children from a major publishing house, Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Books. There have been exhibitions of his work, and in 2009 Smith was the subject of an Emmy Award winning documentary called The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE, and the Changing Face of Comics. Later works include critically acclaimed SHAZAM: The Monster Society of Evil, and Little Mouse Gets Ready, a comic for emerging readers that received a Geisel Honor in 2009. In 2013, Smith guest edited The Best American Comics anthology, and released his second major work, RASL, a dark, hard-boiled sci-fi story that focuses on an art thief who hops through dimensional barriers, hiding out on various parallel worlds.
About Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics art form and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. The CBLDF provides legal referrals, representation, advice, assistance, and education in furtherance of these goals. http://www.cbldf.org
About the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators
The Society of Illustrators, founded in 1901, is the oldest nonprofit organization solely dedicated to the art and appreciation of illustration in America. Prominent Society members have been Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell, among others. The Museum of American Illustration was established by the Society in 1981 and is located in the Society's vintage 1875 carriage house building in mid-town Manhattan. The Museum is open to the public Tuesday, 10 am-8 pm; Wednesday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm; and Saturday, 12-4 pm. General Admission is $10/$5 students/seniors, and Admission is free of charge on Tuesday from 5-8pm. To learn more about visiting the Museum and the Society click here.
About the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
The museum's purpose has been the collection, preservation, study, education, and display of comic and cartoon art. Every genre of the art is represented: animation, anime, cartoons, comic books, comic strips, gag cartoons, humorous illustration, illustration, political illustration, editorial cartoons, caricature, graphic novels, sports cartoons, and computer-generated art. It is the mission of the museum to promote the understanding and appreciation of comic and cartoon art as well as to detail and discuss the artistic, cultural, and historical impact of what is the world's most popular art form.
Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065
OR – CBLDF Fundraiser Event
September 30, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Oregon, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories, Webcomics
Press Release:
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has fought for the First Amendment Rights of the comics community since 1986. Now here's your chance to join the fight for free speech at our CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 signing and membership drive October 9 at the Portland TFAW.
Meet CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 contributors Jeremy Atkins (Charles de Ghoul), Ron Chan (Plants vs. Zombies), Emi Lenox (EmiTown), Michelle Madsen (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Dave Stewart (Hellboy), and Paul Tobin (Bandette), and learn how you can join the CBLDF for as little as $25! Complimentary food and beer (for those 21+ with valid ID) provided.
Everyone has a story to tell, but what happens when a story gets taken away from its creator? The CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 looks at the creative costs of censorship, either through outside interference, or through more private forms. All proceeds from this book benefit the important First Amendment work of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, who've been fighting censorship in comics for over 25 years!
Special bonus: Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, attendees at this event only who sign up for CBLDF membership at the $50-$249 level will receive a Lone Wolf and Cub Volume 1 Limited Edition hardcover, while supplies last. Attendees who sign up for CBLDF membership at the $250 or greater level will receive a Give Me Liberty hardcover, signed by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons, also while supplies last. These bonuses are in addition to the CBLDF's generous incentive rewards for membership.
"It is easy to take our First Amendment Rights for granted. Yet, historic and present day events alike underscore how important it is that everyone does their part to protect the First Amendment Rights of the comics community, and of Americans as a whole," said TFAW Vice President and CBLDF Board Member Andrew McIntire. "This is why we have supported the CBLDF for years, furthered our commitment as a corporate member, and why we are asking our friends in Portland to come out and join us in supporting the important work of the CBLDF by becoming members."
Published by Image Comics and edited by Dark Horse Editor-in-Chief Scott Allie, the CBLDF Liberty Annual 2013 contains 48 pages of all-new stories and also features the talents of Richard Corben (Creepy), Tim Seeley (Revival), Art Baltazar and Franco (Itty Bitty Hellboy), and more. Pick up your copy at the Portland TFAW October 9 for just $4.99, get it signed by some of Portland's hottest creators, and learn about the benefits of membership in the CBLDF.
Things From Another World
2916 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
CA – Greenest Night Benefit
May 15, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Geoff Johns, Jeph Loeb, and more appear at a CBLDF fundraiser in Los Angeles on Friday, May 24th! Get tickets at the link!
Press Release:
On Friday, May 24, come celebrate the creativity of Geoff Johns at Greenest Night: A Celebration of Geoff Johns' Green Lantern benefiting Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! Join Johns' at the Avalon Bardot Theater in Hollywood, CA for an intimate look back on his Green Lantern run with a revealing Q&A session kicked off with a keynote appreciation presented by Jeph Loeb. Geoff will also take center stage at a star-studded VIP opening reception, where all guests will receive special and extremely limited commemorative merchandise created by Graphitti Designs! Only 100 seats are available for this exclusive evening celebrating Geoff's once-in-a-generation accomplishment – get yours now!
Greenest Night: A Celebration of Geoff Johns' Green Lantern toasts Johns' unique accomplishment with an upscale and intimate celebration at the Avalon Bardot theater in Hollywood, CA. There are two levels of admission for this limited event:
Regular admission tickets are available for a $100 donation to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and includes:
Admission to the exclusive Q&A
A signed & numbered commemorative print from Graphitti Designs
A signed copy of Green Lantern #20 with a commemorative Certificate of Authenticity, and other gifts.
$80 of this contribution is tax deductible.
VIP Admission tickets are available for a $250 donation to CBLDF, and includes:
Admission to the star-studded VIP opening reception and premiere seating at exclusive Q&A,
A copy of Absolute Green Lantern: Rebirth, with an exclusive, commemorative bookplate
An exclusive, commemorative t-shirt from Graphitti Designs
A signed & numbered commemorative print from Graphitti Designs
A signed copy of Green Lantern #20 with a commemorative Certificate of Authenticity, and other gifts.
$126 of this contribution is tax deductible.
Greenest Night: A Celebration of Geoff Johns' Green Lantern is sponsored by DC Entertainment and is produced by Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and Comic Book Resources, with merchandise provided by Graphitti Designs. The event happens on Friday, May 24 at 8:00 PM, with a VIP opening reception at 7:00.
Avalon Bardot Theater
1735 Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 462-8900
NYC – CBLDF Fundraiser
May 30, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Chip Kidd appears at Smithfield for the CBLDF fundraiser on Tuesday June 5th!
Press Release:
Celebrate free speech at this year's Book Expo by raising a toast to CHIP KIDD on Tuesday, June 5th in a benefit to support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!
A VIP cocktail reception starts at 7 PM. Kidd will present a behind-the-scenes look at creating this book, and all attendees will receive an extremely limited copy of BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN, with an exclusive signed and numbered bookplate, designed by Mr. Kidd. These bookplated editions are extremely limited, and will be available one time only. Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. This is a ticketed event, with limited admission available for a $50 donation to the CBLDF. Reserve your ticket here.
At 8:30 pm, an open release party and book signing will begin. Copies of BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN will be available at the venue! (No ticket needed for this portion of the evening, but a suggested donation at the door is appreciated)
215 West 28th Street New York, NY 10001
MA – FCBD: The Censored Howard Cruse Signing
May 4, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Howard Cruse, creator of the Censored Howard Cruse FCBD book, signs at Modern Myths from 2PM to 5PM on Saturday May 5, 2012 for Free Comic Book Day!
About the comic:
In conjunction with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, BOOM! Town presents "The Censored Howard Cruse"! Get a special sneak-peek at this summer's upcoming "The Other Sides of Howard Cruse" graphic novel. He's known for his gay comix, but that's not all that's been on his mind! From his Underground days up through present day, Howard wrote on a slew of topics, including freedom of speech, civil rights, drugs, and interesting uses for toothpaste. Get a taste of his impressive catalog of works, just with a few tastefully-placed black boxes. You'll have to get the OGN for the uncensored version!
Modern Myths
34 Bridge Street #4, Northampton, MA 01060
IDW Invites You to Join Starfleet
November 8, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Everything Else, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Press Release:
San Diego, CA (November 2, 2011)—Are you a comics fan who loves your local comics store? Are you willing to "die" to protect your retailer? Prove it, with the Star Trek "Be A Redshirt" contest! Starting today, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), IDW Publishing and CBS Consumer Products are giving Star Trek fans a chance to "Be a Redshirt" on the cover of an upcoming STAR TREK comic.
Originating in the classic Star Trek episodes and expanding to pop culture at large, a "redshirt" is a character that dies soon after being introduced. With the "Be a Reshirt" contest, the winning fan will have the honor of "dying" while heroically saving their retailer. The grand prizewinner will be featured as a "redshirt" on an upcoming cover of IDW's new STAR TREK ongoing series, placing themselves between their local retailer and a phaser blast. The "Be a Redshirt" contest is open to any comics reader who thinks their local retailer is the best in the business.
"As redshirts are famous for always catching the phaser in Star Trek episodes, and as comic fans can be so loyal in defending their local retailer, it's the perfect contest," said Dirk Wood, IDW's Director of Retailer Marketing, "And partnering with the CBLDF is perfect, because no one knows more about defending retailers than they do."
To enter the "Be A Redshirt" contest, fans must e-mail their explanation in 300 words or less about why their retailer is the best to IDW at email@example.com with the subject: Save My Retailer. The winning fan and their retailer will be depicted on a limited-edition variant cover of STAR TREK. This special cover will be limited to only 300 copies: 100 each to the winning fan and their retailer, plus 100 to CBLDF to help them continue the important and challenging work of defending retailers everywhere. The winning fan will also receive the original art, by the Sharp Brothers.
Launched in September, IDW's new STAR TREK ongoing series explores the new Star Trek universe, following the events of the game-changing, blockbuster 2009 film. Joining forces with Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci, IDW and CBS explore the vast implications of the alternate timeline created by the film in this new, monthly, ongoing comics series that reimagines classic Star Trek episodes.
Under the creative direction of Orci, fan-favorite STAR TREK writer Mike Johnson and artists Stephen Molnar and Joe Corroney bring this alternate universe to life and begin the countdown to the highly anticipated Star Trek sequel. Following alternate-reality versions of "Where No One Has Gone Before" and "Galileo 7," STAR TREK #5 kicks off a two-part re-imagining of "Operation: Annihilate." This gripping episode brings Captain Kirk comes face to face with ghosts from his past when a rescue mission reunites him with the last person he expects to see.
In addition to print, STAR TREK comics are also available digitally through a variety of free apps, including, through the Apple's iTunes: the Star Trek Comics app, the Comics by comiXology app and the IDW Comics app.
CBLDF Liberty Annual Signings
September 21, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, New York, Ohio, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
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Press Release:
CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 hits shelves on October 12. In celebration, retailers around the world are having signings with several of the creators who contributed to the best LIBERTY ANNUAL yet!
CBLDF is delighted to have the support of retailers and creators not only for CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011, but also for UNITED AGAINST CENSORSHIP, a series of in-store signings that will take place the day the book hits store shelves! So far, we've lined up the following great events:
Forbidden Planet NYC
October 12, 6:30 p.m.
840 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-1576,
with Thomas Chu, Kevin Sacco, Brandon Montclare, Michael Bramley, J. Gonzo, and more
Laughing Ogre Comics
October 12, time TBD
4258 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6473,
with Dara Naraghi
Another Dimension
October 12, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
424 B – 10th Street NW; Calgary, AB T2N 1V9, Canada
(403) 283-7078
with Riley Rossmo
Infinite Monkey Comics & Games
October 12, time TBD
65 East College Street, Suite 1, Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-4263
with Kazim Ali
We're still confirming more locations and creators, so be sure to check www.cbldf.org for updates and details! Several of the CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 contributors will also be signing with CBLDF at booth #1158 during New York Comic-Con, October 13-16, 2011!
CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 collects incredible contributions, including original stories by superstars J. Michael Straczynski (Superman: Earth One), Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Judd Winick (Catwoman), Mark Waid (Daredevil) and Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), and Carla Speed McNeil (Finder). Look for all-new tales featuring Grendel by Matt Wagner, Cowboy Ninja Viking by AJ Lieberman and Riley Rossmo, and Elephantmen by Richard Starkings and Shaky Kane. Plus: a massive and first-ever full-color story from independent comics master Craig Thompson (Blankets, Habibi)! Marvel and DC Comics have stepped up to show their support, with all-new pin-ups of Batman by Dustin Nguyen, X-Men by Greg Land, Green Lantern by Ivan Reis, and the Avengers by Greg Horn! It's all topped off by incredible covers by John Cassaday, Matt Wagner, and two variant covers by Frank Quietly: a full-color, 1 in 25 cover, and a black and white, 1 in 50 cover!
Join the fight against censorship by picking up your copy of CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 (AUG110415), a 48-page full color comic book benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, available from Image Comics on October 12, 2011, for $4.99. The sales of CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 benefit CBLDF's First Amendment legal work.
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics artform and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. The CBLDF provides legal referrals, representation, advice, assistance, and education in furtherance of these goals.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
NYC – CBLDF Book Expo Member Party
May 23, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
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Press Release:
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is having a membership party to kick off Book Expo America, and we want you to be a part of it! Sponsored by IDW, the CBLDF Book Expo Welcome Mixer happens this Tuesday, May 24!
The CBLDF is inviting the book industry out for a welcome mixer on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Publishing professionals, booksellers, librarians, and creators are all invited to kick off BEA. The party is free for all BEA attendees and NYC comics and book professionals and retailers!
CBLDF will be soliciting memberships and donations to support its current work protecting comics and graphic novels. Please join us, and invite your colleagues!
The attacks on books and comics are becoming more frequent and more insidious, so CBLDF needs your help to spread the word. Currently, comics and graphic novels are being targeted by customs agents in the US and Canada. Individuals are having their books and digital devices searched and seized. Meanwhile, CBLDF continues to fight laws that would affect the sale and display of comics in brick and mortar stores and online.
CBLDF is fighting to protect your content, creators, and readers in the face of these and other threats. We can't do it without you! Come to the party and support the cause! Together, we can ensure that CBLDF protects the First Amendment rights we all depend upon to do business.
There will be a raffle over the course of the evening with great prizes, and many local comic artists and writers will be in attendance, including Paul Pope (Batman Year 100, Heavy Liquid), Jessica Abel (Writing Words and Drawing Pictures, La Perdida), Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, Agnes Quill), Raina Telgemeier (Smile, The Babysitters Club), Paul Levitz (75 Years of DC Comics, Legion of Superheroes), Eric Wight (Frankie Pickle, The Escapist), Denis Kitchen (Kitchen Sink Press), and Michael Buckley (N.E.R.D.S., The Sisters Grimm)!
What: CBLDF's Book Expo Member Party
Where: The Village Pourhouse, Restaurant Row, 366 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
When: Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Why: To welcome BEA attendees to NYC and to help support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's important First Amendment work!


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Just in time for the kick-off of Summer 2012, Native Shoes expands its footwear line-up with the addition of a sandal collection, comprised of two styles: The Paolo – a unisex, classic flip-flop – and The Blanca – a women's t-strap silhouette. Created with style, comfort, and … READ MORE
Native – Fall/Winter 2012 Collection | Preview
As part of their Fall/Winter 2012 Collection, Native previews both new styles and new looks at some of their most popular designs, which continue the brand's strong reputation for taking classic silhouettes and translating them into rubber footwear. The previews include the usual range of popping colors seen on … READ MORE
PROJECT Show Las Vegas – Native Fall/Winter 2012 – "Colorful Old And New"
Fine tuning its recipe of success with value and colorful options, the Vancouver-base footwear brand Native showcased the upcoming Fall/Winter 2012 Collection at PROJECT trade show in Las Vegas with "something new and something old". The "new" would be the Cromwell, a throwback to the traditional slip-on … READ MORE
Native – An Inaccurate Look at the Making of a Fitzimmons | Video
Ask often and you should receive. After one or more inquiries about their Fitzsimmons footwear, Native decided on a humorous take with An Inaccurate Look at the Making of a Fitzsimmons, a loopy film of mystery. Looks to be a Rube Goldberg machine in motion, every step … READ MORE