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Elnica, thanks for your kind thoughts. Was a terribly dark day for all of us. Yes, I admire the French govt. for taking the necessary steps to keep you in line with the Brussels pact. Unfortunately this govt (both Dems & GOP)here has no higher authority than their own blind ambitions. Spend, spend and borrow more. Our financial time bomb is about to explode, with the latest (fannie & freddie) just rumbles on the horizon.
Back to more Reagan comments; he once stated that the most feared words are " I am from the government and I am here to help!" Some may think he was shallow, but what a great leader!
Good day from Chicago!
In a recent article for the New Statesman (title: "A lesson from Germany"), Denis MacShane notes that "German social democracy has many similarities to Labour's". MacSchane writes: "[German social democracy] has always compromised with market economics, summed up by Willy Brandt's phrase:'As much market as possible, as much regulation as necessary.' It has also been strongly Atlanticist - Brandt was shouted down by the London left as a running dog of American imperialism when he tried to speak at Friends Meeting House in the early 1960s."German social democracy bearing many similarities to Labour's? This is a piece of news that you certainly will never find in The Economist, whose anti-German bias is far too obvious.
Tltemple: There is always hope, but no saying that your six points came from France! Anyway, I agree with you to a very large extent. Every segment of society has its passengers, as it were: bad doctors, bad lawyers, bad plumbers, bad journalists, rogue politicians right across the spectrum, underperformers, scroungers and padders-out in general. The public sector in France is in fact being trimmed, partly in a bid to keep the country's public debt below the annual deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP set by Brussels. Some indeed say that too many teaching jobs are being shed too fast. The overload had nothing to do with what government was in power (it was right-wing as it happens), but more with the history of the 1950s and 1960s. After the debacles of Indo-China and Algeria in particular, and the decolonization process in general, vast numbers of war veterans, pieds noirs (returning French citizens born in North Africa, but white despite the 'noirs') and others had to be pushed into more or less "reserved jobs" in a bloated public sector. That surge is now over and it is largely a case now of replacing only a proportion of retirees and making access more competitive. So the outlook is not too bleak in that respect.
The other day I was going to tell you what I believe was Ronald Reagan's favourite Soviet joke, the one about the man going to put his name down for a car. At last, after daunting formalities, he is told that he can take delivery of it in ten years to the day. "Morning or afternoon?" "What can that matter to you ten years hence?" "Well, I've got the plumber coming in the morning."
Good night from Paris. On the sad anniversary that falls tomorrow, my thoughts will be with you and all your fellow citizens.
Thank you France for the six points, maybe there is hope after all!
Elnica- The public sector has it's role, no doubt here too. The problem here and in France once you hire someone in government it's almost impossible to get rid of them. A few summers ago a study was done that stated that the State of California public sector was overstaffed by some 30%. This created two problems; First, the state could not fire the underperformers due to union contracts and constitutional protections. Secondly, the private sector could not absorb those jobs, but more importantly they would not want them!
Thanks, killremoval (!!??), for the "relative" compliment. Bon, c'est déjà ça. As I see it, since we live in society we are necessarily subject to coercive mechanisms as part of the deal. Money is just one of them. Slavery as an institution was regarded as rational human behaviour, and God's will to boot by virtue of its very existence. The only rational human behaviour in one sense was under jungle law, which we're meant to have relinquished. Yes, in France both socialists and conservatives are likely to "limit their methods to imprisonment alone" since we moved on from capital punishment a third of a century ago.
I haven't time just now to go into the –isms you evoke or the interesting points you make about interest rates and propping up businesses. I'll just say that I laughed yesterday on seeing the face-lifted fascist Berlusconi presenting his 'scusi' for colonial excesses (and presumably seeking to prop up some business as nothing is done for nothing) to a Colonel Gaddafi looking badly in need of a lift of some sort.
Socialism. It may as well be facism. Or Stalinism. The only difference is in the techniques each uses to coerce society into abandoning forms of behavior it considers unacceptableIt all involves an intrusive government. The communists and facists routinely used death or imprisonment as a means of modifying rational human behavior. Presumably, socialists, at least in France, would limit their methods to imprisonment alone. Other than that, there's not a whole lot of difference.
It's not that I'm anti-socialist, because I'm not. If a group of free individuals decides to pool their resources and live communally, I am in complete support. Of course most socialists understand that this really isn't what one might consider rational human behavior, and that as humans our natural instincts will likely drive us to improve our own well being, as well as that of our friends and family. A coersive mechanism is necassary to force people to sacrifice their own well being and the well being of their loved ones in favor of complete strangers. If it wasn't necassary, it would already be happening, without government intervention.
Elnica has made a relatively astute observation and accurately pointed out that the US has gone from propping up individuals that fail to propping up business that fail. Both are a complete waste of my time and money, and will only serve to encourage more hazardous or destructive behavior in the future. It begs an interesting question: How in the future will risk be reflected in interest rates, which have typically varied depending on credit-worthiness. Hell, if the government is underwriting the whole enterprise, should the interest charged be a reflection of the cost of use, equivalent to risk-free rate?
I'm amused to see that your pot shot the other day at "the protected public sector" in France won you six accolades. In today's Financial Times I'm reading about the none-too-soon federal government takeover of Freddie and Fannie ("The end is nigh for Freddie and Fannie"). Not such Big Macs after all since they apparently had sweet Fanny Adams in the till, which is my translation of the FT's "an absurdly slender capital cushion". People surely can't be that displeased to be reminded that the US has a useful public sector after all. And what the heck if it doesn't square with their politics!
I'm always uneasy adjusting to this very US usage of 'liberal'. Your "in your beloved France" is a bit spiteful or contemptuous, I think. Anyway, I'm hardly starting out – wish I were – and I reckon I've been paying taxes a lot longer than you. My socialist views are certainly not coined because, with the upbringing I had and the mindsets of the age, it took time and worldwide, multilingual experience before I was able really to think for myself from a broad enough perspective. Maybe your daughter will have a head start there.
In addition from getting it from you, my college bound (very liberal)daughter just returned from her summer vacation in your beloved France, and I have to listen to her coined socialist views. But as Ronald Reagan quoted "we all start out at liberals, than we pay taxes"
Thanks, we all need a bit of a laugh occasionally. Actually you nearly got Sarko because when he first told his father, Nagybócsai Sárközy Pál, that he was thinking of going into politics, the reply was something like "Shit, man, with a name like ours you'll never get anywhere in France; you'd better go to the States." That was sound enough advice at the time, so you must be regretting he didn't take it. Have a good day.
My friend, poor little Sarko is about the best thing poor France has going for her! And pretty Segolene, too pragmatic of a socialist for you? Watch out what you wish for! And carla being pretty, she's one of the Hollywood class, the Bill & Hillary crowd would love her. Oh, and yes Cecilia, maybe she can travel to North Carlina and visit John Edwards, maybe they can have fireside chats about fidelity!!
And yes, we all love Govenor Palin, she did at least manage 6 people!!
Oh, and I forgot to mention that GWB told Sarko that Carla was very intelligent, adding: "I know why you married her." I'd have biffed him one for that.
Tltemple, I've no objection to that. He certainly cuts a more commanding figure than poor little Sarko. But tell you what, I'll complete the package by throwing in both Carla and Ségolène. His ex, Cécilia, is already knocking around in New York some of the time, so she could give a hand with translation. And while we're about it there'll be no extra charge for Rachida Dati, the unmarried 42-year-old, Moroccan-born, five-months-pregnant justice minister, who won't say who the father is, just that she has "une vie sentimentale compliquée". Spain's José María Aznar has already issued his denial, according to El País. I'm sure the Palin entourage could take all that in their stride. Oui, c'est à contempler.
Maybe if Obama wins in November, we can trade him for Mr. Sarkozy? I'm sure with the ojections of Ms. Royal!
Sotiri, if I told you who my father was you'd take back your smart Alec, smartish. But let's just get back on topic.
Elnica,if your father had the same attitude in WWII ,France today would get it's coaching from Germany.And for your "time being";who knows may be in the "future"France will get it in Russian. So don't be a smart Alec.
So that's the pot calling the kettle black. I don't think France needs any coaching from the US for the time being. Thanks all the same.
Yes, unfortunately we do have the protected class here; the teachers union & most federal and state workers. They are all basking in their current "Obama love fest" and if thing go well for them in November maybe they can coach their French comrades, that is until the money runs out!
Yeah, and I know of a few protected sectors elsewhere that thrive on poor taxpayers' money. But obviously no debate is possible here since everyone seems to be crowded round the man woe from erewhon (with 460 comments so far). And we've got to stick this out for another two months, I suppose. C'est affligeant.
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It is now reported that Luke Wilson (Owen Wilson's brother, known for Old School) and Kevin Connolly (known for the series Entourage), is onboard the before mentioned movie adaptation of Elvis & Nixon, that has Eric Bana in the role as Elvis Presley and Danny Houston as President Nixon. The movies director is the actor Cary Elwes, this will be his debut as director.
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1) Jame's Espresso Line..I wonder which ONE shop he's talking about
In watching the Sundance screening of Shut Up and Play the Hits, the documentary of LCD Soundsystem's final show ever at Madison Square Garden, it is clear that James Murphy loves three things: music, his French bulldog, and coffee. He loves coffee with a passion unmatched by pretty much any somewhat famous person besides David Lynch, who has his own coffee line and has been known for putting rants about the virtues of coffee versus tea in movies like Inland Empire. In fact, when Stephen Colbert asked Murphy what he wanted to do now that he was retiring from rock stardom, he said, "I like to make coffee."
Much of the documentary's footage of Murphy at home has him crouched by an espresso machine, and the film's British directors, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, insist the portrayal is pretty accurate. "I make a lot of coffee," Murphy told us in an interview after the movie's premiere. "For my birthday, my girlfriend got me a training course with the world champion. That's what I'm going to do when I get back to London." Not only that, Murphy is working on his own espresso blend. He plans to "just go to a roaster who lives near me and start tweaking beans and temperatures." Why? "I thought it would be fun. I have beans that I like. I like this sometimes and that sometimes. Sometimes in the middle."
Murphy will only distribute this special blend at a single shop, but as for what shop and what particular beans, Murphy can't say. "I can't talk about that because I'm still in negotiations," he said, laughing. "I love that we're here and talking about a film, but I'm like, 'I can't really talk about the coffee.'"
2) I really hope Us v Them is one of the half dozen or so songs that made the cut!
When LCD Soundsystem front man James Murphy announced he was closing up shop on the band he founded, filmmakers Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern had to know why. They approached Murphy with the idea of making a movie about his journey and his decision to go out on top. Then LCD announced they would play one final show in New York's Madison Square Garden and Lovelace and Southern's epic concert docu took form. Call it The Last Waltz for the electro-DJ-generation. Lovelace and Southern's creation is a complex, yet beautifully constructed exploration of legacy, set to some of the most attractive concert footage in recent memory. LCD and music fans rejoice; this is one of the best concert documentaries in years.
At the heart of Lovelace and Southern's film is an innovative structure that follows events on four separate chronologies. While this threatens to be overly complicated and confusing, the directors and editor Mark Burnett handle it with grace, gliding seamlessly between the threads. The stunning camera work from Reed Morano and her team (that includes Spike Jonze) keeps the stories linked by a consistently gorgeous visual experience.
The backbone of the film is the Madison Square Garden show. The majority of the half-dozen or so songs are shown without interruption, allowing LCD fans to soak in the glory of such hits as All of My Friends, North American Scum, and Losing My Edge. An interview of Murphy by pop culture guru Chuck Klosterman pilots us through much of the visual experience. Klosterman stands in for the director's voice, goading honest answers from Murphy with his meticulously crafted questions.
Klosterman's and Murphy's often disembodied voices float over the third chronology which follows Murphy as he travels through the first day of his post-LCD life. From waking in the previous night's tuxedo shirt to the sad realization he needs to sell the band's touring gear, these moments provide an intimate glimpse into the heart of a man at a remarkably transitory moment.
The fourth thread takes us back stage before and during the MSG show. For all the melancholia we feel throughout the day-after segments, the intellectualism of the Klosterman interview, and the pure musical catharsis of the concert components, these backstage segments provide the perfect counterpoint in their raw emotion; the accedence to the high of the performance.
It's easy to see what drew Lovelace and Southern to this undertaking. Murphy's decision to end his project at the pinnacle of its artistic output, just before crossing into mainstream culture, is a fascinating one. While the film hints at these reasons (Murphy's desire to have children, and enjoyment of his relative anonymity are two of them), in the end it seems Murphy is just as uncertain of his decision as anyone. What is certain is that the emotion of his quest for meaning, and the explosive musical form those emotions take, provide one of the most interesting and enjoyable musical documentary experiences in a long, long time.
I'm working on bringing "Shut Up and Play the Hits" to our theaters in LA (and other parts of the country where Landmark has a theater). Most likely the Nuart for LA. Will keep you LA peeps updated on possible midnight screening in the works.
Just don't do it during coachella weekends.
This film was incredible. The expository stuff about the band, etc. will be lots of fun to fans (everyone else's opinion will largely depend on how they feel about the "character" James Murphy is), but man oh man is the concert footage incredible. Just impeccably shot; I would put it up there with anything from Maysles and Pennebaker to Scorsese. The sound is loud and clear and amazing. I honestly can't say enough good things about how excellent this film looked and sounded.
From memory, the songs that get whole or significant portions of their run-time in the film are: "Dance Yrself Clean" (from the synth drop), "Movement," "Us v. Them", "All My Friends," "44:33" (Reggie Watts part and "Sound of Silver" snippet), "Losing My Edge" (starts in one of the verses and cuts at "Gil! Scott! Heron!"), "North American Scum," "Someone Great," "Jump Into the Fire," and "New York I Love You." It jumped around chronologically a little. And rest assured, everyone's busy working on a full concert film for home release. So This Is Happening fans will have to wait for that.
Oh excellent. I need me some pro shot, HD goodness of YEAH. Good to know that there still is the separate full concert film coming.
And I really loved Reggie Watts singing on 43:33. It's the one I listen to most from that audio recording from the stream.
why do you people keep trimming minutes off of 45:33?
You get second billing to the crying kid a few times, Gribble. I imagine you'll be able to catch quite a bit though, almost assuredly more than I could. They do an excellent job of filming the crowd, often from unique angles. The pit during "Movement" is seen bird's-eye, for example. Really looking forward to seeing the entire concert.
just some more stuff about stuff.....
James Murphy & 'Shut Up And Play The Hits' Filmmakers Say Full 4 Hour Madison Square Concert Will See The Light Of Day
We can't remember the last time a concert movie caused quite as much excitement as "Shut Up And Play The Hits." But given that the film is a document of the final gig of James Murphy's LCD Soundsystem, one of the most acclaimed bands of the last decade, it's easy to understand. Despite the dance-punk-glam-rock group reaching a point where they were more successful than ever before, Murphy decided to call it a day while still on top, breaking up the band after two sold-out gigs at Madison Square Garden last April.
And there to document it were British filmmakers Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern ("Blur: No Distance Left To Run"), who filmed not only the gig itself, but also the preparation and the aftermath, as Murphy begins to get ready for a life without his most famous alias. The film premiered at Sundance this week, and we managed to sit down not only with Lovelace & Southern, but also Murphy himself, to discuss the genesis of the film, whether the full concert will see the light of day (answer: yes), and what they plan on moving on to now that the film's in the can.
Were there any initial titles before [Arcade Fire frontman] Win Butler shouted out "Shut Up and Play The Hits?"
WILL: We were trying to put it to the back of our minds.
DYLAN: I think we had things in there, but no one was buying them, so when we screened it, it was "All My Friends," but it just...that was never a contender for the title. It was just a holding place. I think "What It's Like to Make Things" was a title at one point. But that was a kind of slightly different incarnation of the movie. Then, when Butler said "shut up and play the hits" onstage it seemed to fit. You know it was a cool title anyway. It kind of sticks in your head, but it also kind of in a way speaks to James' predicament as the central character. Being in a band, and what people expect of you, is one of the themes in the film, so it spoke to that, and also tied in to the concert element of the film.
How did this compare to your Blur project?
DYLAN: It was a very, very different kind of project. In that the Blur project is more of a traditional kind of biographical documentary, over a longer period of time. It spans twenty years of the band's history, and when we approach these music films we're always looking for what the story is beyond the music, and for us the Blur film was a story about a friendship. It's how these guys came together as young men, did this incredible thing together that ultimately pushed them apart, and it was all about that kind of reconnecting. This one we were kind of attracted by the nature of James' decision. It's almost the opposite of Blur that having got the band in an incredible position where they're at their most popular, where they're still friends, they're still making great music, they just decide to quit. It's the opposite of the rock and roll cliché, it's like there's no falling out over drugs or plotting out and playing shitty tours and stuff. They went out on a high.
WILL: I guess it's as unusual an ending as you could ever have.
DYLAN: It was fascinating to us, the idea of why you would do that and what it would feel like to do that. Sort of counter-intuitive? What's it like the day after you stopped this thing, was it the right decision to make? What are the possible reasons for that, and it was always our intention rather then make a biography film, which we did with Blur, to make a film that came from a very particular position or a very particular moment in time. And I just dealt with that moment and all the things connected to it.
How early on did you determine that structure or was it something you found in the editing room?
WILL: We talked to James about making a film for about six months or so before the Madison Square Garden show. We had it in a few different incarnations, as we were trying to work out what to do, but we always knew that it was going to be a film exploring why quit, why stop, and when they decided to play Madison Square Garden, that was the point that it worked.
How many hours of footage did you guys shoot in total?
JAMES: 48 just in concert, it's 13 cameras...
WILL: Like 100 hours I guess.
And you've been whittling it down to 100 minutes.
WILL: That's a good ratio.
You come here and you watch a movie about the end of this portion of your career. Is anything surreal anymore or is it just kind of taking it in stride?
JAMES: Anything surreal? Is anything not surreal about being here? It's a sea of weird looking sunglasses and gift bags and a movie about your band that everyone's staring at. I don't go to any music industry festival. Music festivals are just fans and bands, so I don't know how it compares. This is a super weird thing, so it's all surreal. So like the movie part, since I've been in a sound editing room seeing scenes, it wasn't like I did the concert and said see you guys next year, so a lot of the surrealness was hammered home quickly.
WILL: We actually spent Christmas together making it sound good.
JAMES: Exactly. We were pulling Christmas crackers.
Are there any plans for a release of the full concert?
WILL: Definitely. This film stands on its own but the concert on its own is a big deal.
JAMES: This film isn't the concert film. It's a story, it's like if it was a war movie it wouldn't just be the battles. You'd have battle scenes and the camp, and the show is like the battle scenes but there's a full concert that had to be separate, because it would be shitty to jam it into the movie. Who wants to watch a four hour movie of a concert plus the narrative part? But a fan would want to just see the concert, and I want to just for myself.
WILL: And we're discussing how that exists.
You have this very frequent juxtaposition between the loud moments on stage and the quiet moments of your life. How early on did you decide to do that? That great moment where everybody's clapping along to "Sound of Silver" and then abruptly you're going into the office.
DYLAN: That was a big part of what type of film we wanted to make. It contrasted James in the band, and the final show, this huge show, and then what happens the day after you finish. And you're probably on your own, as quiet a moment as you can get.
JAMES: It's not a debauched rock and roll morning.
DYLAN: You and your dog.
WILL: I think that's an important scene in the film, that kind of dissection of the perception that people have of musicians and bands. It was important to really have those bigger moments juxtaposed with those smaller moments. It's part of what the story's about.
Do you feel so far that calling it quits was the right call or is it always just kind of an open decision?
JAMES: I don't think it's the kind of call that can be without a certain type of sadness or regret. That's part of the deal but I'll stand behind it. If we didn't, I couldn't be here. And I wouldn't be able to do much else, that was the problem. Now that you ask me right now, that was the problem. If you asked me later, it would be a different reason to quit.
Are you working on any other projects or soundtracks?
JAMES: Right now, no, but I might. This is the exciting thing is I don't know.
Is there anything else you're into non-musically that you can do now that you couldn't do before?
JAMES: Yeah, this. This took a lot of time.
WILL: You get to retire, and then you get to work really hard.
DYLAN: We still have to do, I mean I still have a lot of mixing to do for the concert, like a lot to do. Production stuff and doing some fun non music stuff as well.
What do the other band members think of the film?
JAMES: They seem to like it. Nancy [Whang] saw it for the first time last night, she was really excited. Pat [Mahoney] said he was excited, but you know Pat. Gavin [Russom] loved it, Matt [Thornley] loved it, uh, Tyler [Pope] hasn't seen it, Al [Doyle] hasn't seen it, so don't know yet.
Do you guys have any sort of leads yet on distribution?
WILL: That's the plan but I don't have any leads.
JAMES: We luckily don't have to deal with that.
It's out of your hands. What do you guys have next after this?
DYLAN: The concert. Once that's done. I think the next project is going to be a move away from music films and we're trying to look at scripts, developing our own ideas, and bring something else to Sundance.
Coachella 07 (the introduction), 08 (the bands), 09 (the documentary), 10 (the people i came with), 11 (the relationship test... we passed), 12 (whatever the weather, Dirty Epic forever), 13 (the year of the troll)
There's a James Murphy DJ set happening at Mountain Jam this summer. As the name indicates, it's a pretty jam-oriented festival. For the most part the lineup isn't really to my liking, though I always think I might give it a shot in the hopes the crowds wouldn't be too thick for the artists I'd actually want to see.
I just learned that nancy whang did the vocals on soulwax's e calling and n y excuse.
Did you finally get around to watching ''Part Of The Weekend Never dies?''
I guess I wasn't paying attention during that part.
actually I wasnt an LCD sounsystem fan at the time and would have had no idea who nancy whang was.
365 days ago. This happened...
and still we have no dvd.
For LA peeps expect a one night showing at Nuart in May. Although after it plays so well I'll guarantee it will be extended the whole weekend if not the whole week. Stay Tuned.
this is mildly random. but I am on a dating website and I was talking to a nice guy until he said this:
I just cannotI feel like it'd be pure genius if LCD got back together in a few years, released one more album, and headlined every festival known to man. They'd definitely headline Coach if they did that, it's like they stopped at their peak with This Is Happening, smart move. Smarter if they come back even stronger a few years later because they created a major buzz about them and they'd sell out everything. That's my take on it at least, I should be their manager or something, haha.
12.01 Dan Deacon @ The Echoplex
12.03 Benoit & Sergio @ TBA
12.09 Avery Tare @ The Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
12.17 Baths/DNTEL @ The El Rey
04.13-15 COACHELLA @ The Polo Fields
Dodged a bullet.
well I mean he is a genius and the future manager of LCD Soundsystem... maybe I should plant that seed now?
12.01 Dan Deacon @ The Echoplex
12.03 Benoit & Sergio @ TBA
12.09 Avery Tare @ The Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
12.17 Baths/DNTEL @ The El Rey
04.13-15 COACHELLA @ The Polo Fields
I wonder what he thinks about Avery Tare...
3/05 - Swervedriver - Roxy (?)
3/06 - Viet Cong - Echo
4/01 - David Lynch - Ace
4/05 - A Winged Victory for the Sullen - El Rey (?)
4/08 - Drive Like Jehu - Glass House
last.fm, if you care
Twitter, if you dare
supre is the dude.
white power?!
Damn it that guy took my idea!!!
Caribou @The Fillmore 03/01/15
The Pop Group @ GAMH 03/11/15
Swans @ Terminal West 03/28/15
Electric Wizard @ Slims 04/17/15
Acid Mother Temple @ BOTM 04/18/15
Faith No More @ the Warfield 04/20/15
John Zorn @ UCLA 05/02/15
Will Bulter @ Slims 05/26/15
Neutral Milk Hotel @ Pappy & Harriets 05/30/15
Mariah Carey @ Caesars palace 06/11/14
LCD Soundsystem Ripped Off by T.G.I. Friday's Ad?
Commercial song sounds like "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House"
Photo by Alexander Stein
Because nothing says potato skins and buffalo wings like mid-2000s dance-punk: LCD Soundsystem seem to have been ripped off in a commercial advertisement for T.G.I. Friday's, the American chain restaurant. The clip, below, features a song that sounds suspiciously similar to the music from "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House", the opening track from LCD's 2005 self-titled debut. (Thanks to reader Michael Campitelli for the tip.)
Just last week, a British car commercial surfaced with a song that sounded startlingly similar to Beach House's "Take Care". The band responded and noted that an ad agency spent weeks trying to license the song, which they declined.
Check out the commercial below, as well as the track's music video.
T.G.I. Friday's "2 for $10" commercial:
"Daft Punk Is Playing at My House":
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If you've ever set a challenging goal, no doubt you've been faced with answering the question, "How much do you want it?" Sometimes we determine that the goal just isn't worth the sacrifice and other times we buckle down and "get 'er done". It's one thing to grapple with this within yourself and it's a whole other experience to see your kids deal with it. Our oldest daughter faces the question almost daily as she rises early for warm-ups, workouts, practice and skating lessons. I've watched her cry over elements that seemed to "take forever" (her words) to land. Every time I would say, "Well, how much do you want it?" or "Will the end result be worth the work?" Well, today a line was drawn in the sand that forced this question in a big way.
Somewhere along the line her occassional habit of having her eyes and chin down morphed into something she does quite a bit. I (and her coaches) began to feel like a broken record... "Eyes up! Head up!" It's probably become more noticeable since some dancers started skating during her normal freestyle ice. She's clearly intimidated by their size and speed. Of course, it doesn't help that they've almost run her over a few times. Whatever the reason, today I decided something needed to be done. I try not to interrupt her lessons but the head down thing was on my last nerve so I shouted, "Head up!" She didn't raise it. In fact, this child who is normally quite sweet and respectful ignored the next two times I shouted it as well. Oh yes, every mother reading this can probably relate to the feelings this stirred within me. I tried to excuse her in my mind, "oh, she's just having an off day, she doesn't normally behave this way" and "maybe she didn't hear me." For some reason, I just could not let it go though. Her lesson ended and as she skated away I told her to get her head up and was met with pursed lips. There it was, the expression that set off the chain of events that would follow. I followed her coach to the lobby where I borrowed a neck brace from her. Yes, she keeps a neck brace there for this very thing. I marched back out to the ice with that thing in hand. Panic registered on her face when she saw it. She shook her head at me, at first it was a defiant "I am NOT wearing that" but as she skated closer and saw the look on my face, that changed to "please don't make me". It was too late for a mercy plea in my mind. She was wearing it... period.
I strapped it around her neck, she pursed her lips and just stood there on the ice. I told her to go skate and to "keep her head up". I really thought she would rise to the occassion. I really did. I thought she'd see that I was trying to help. She started crying and half-heartedly moved around the ice. She even kicked the ice with her toe pick in protest. This of course, was not helping her case at all. Now, I should point out that there was only ONE other girl on the ice and there was no worry that she would make fun of my daughter. So, it isn't like I set out to embarass her in front of a crowd. She was mad. When we got in the car she changed her attitude but it was too little too late. I was mad now.
After talking to my husband, we decided that she would have three weeks to break the habit or she would lose the private lessons. She was a little shocked when I told her the news but she knows we mean it. Taking away ice time... that would get some reaction. Taking away lessons... OH MY GOODNESS!! This decision wasn't just about getting her to break the habit, it was to remind her where the funding for the sport she loves actually comes from (read: don't give your momma attitude). This may seem like an overreaction to a minor thing but this isn't minor. She has set goals and she will not acheive them by keeping her head down on the ice. And so, I asked her "how much do you want it?"
Only God knows whether she'll break the habit or not; However, I'm happy to report that after some time alone in her room she emerged with verses to help her keep a positive attitude during the process. We also registered for a competition that she really wants to skate with the stipulation that if she doesn't get to do it she will pay us back the fee. I believe the Lord can help her overcome this but what's better is that she believes it too.
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Scots Pine | |
Native Scots Pine at Glenmuick, Scotland. | |
Conservation status | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Pinophyta |
Class: | Pinopsida |
Order: | Pinales |
Family: | Pinaceae |
Genus: | Pinus |
Subgenus: | Pinus |
Species: | P. sylvestris |
Binomial name | |
Pinus sylvestris L. | |
Distribution |
Scots Pine | |
Native Scots Pine at Glenmuick, Scotland. | |
Conservation status | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Pinophyta |
Class: | Pinopsida |
Order: | Pinales |
Family: | Pinaceae |
Genus: | Pinus |
Subgenus: | Pinus |
Species: | P. sylvestris |
Binomial name | |
Pinus sylvestris L. | |
Distribution |
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a species of pine native to Europe and Asia, ranging from Scotland, Ireland and Portugal in the west, east to eastern Siberia, south to the Caucasus Mountains, and as far north as well inside the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia (including Sápmi). In the north of its range, it occurs from sea level to 1,000 m, while in the south of its range it is a high altitude mountain tree, growing at 1,200–2,600 m altitude. It is readily identified by its combination of fairly short, blue-green leaves and orange-red bark.[2][3][4][5]
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Pinus sylvestris is an evergreen coniferous tree growing up to 35 m in height[6] and 1 m trunk diameter when mature, exceptionally to 45 m tall and 1.7 m trunk diameter[citation needed] and on very productive sites (in Estonia, there are some 220 year old trees that are 46 metres tall in the forests of Järvselja[7]). The bark is thick, scaly dark grey-brown on the lower trunk, and thin, flaky and orange on the upper trunk and branches. The habit of the mature tree is distinctive due to its long, bare and straight trunk topped by a rounded or flat-topped mass of foliage. The lifespan is normally 150–300 years, with the oldest recorded specimens (in Sweden and Norway) just over 700 years.[2][3][4][8]
The shoots are light brown, with a spirally arranged scale-like pattern. On mature trees the leaves ('needles') are a glaucous blue-green, often darker green to dark yellow-green in winter, 2.5–5 cm long and 1–2 mm broad, produced in fascicles of two with a persistent grey 5–10 mm basal sheath; on vigorous young trees the leaves can be twice as long, and occasionally occur in fascicles of three or four on the tips of strong shoots. Leaf persistence varies from two to four years in warmer climates, and up to nine years in subarctic regions. Seedlings up to one year old bear juvenile leaves; these are single (not in pairs), 2–3 cm long, flattened, with a serrated margin.[2][4][8]
The seed cones are red at pollination, then pale brown, globose and 4–8 mm diameter in their first year, expanding to full size in their second year, pointed ovoid-conic, green, then grey-green to yellow-brown at maturity, 3-7.5 cm in length. The cone scales have a flat to pyramidal apophysis, with a small prickle on the umbo. The seeds are blackish, 3–5 mm long with a pale brown 12–20 mm wing; they are released when the cones open in spring 22–24 months after pollination. The pollen cones are yellow, occasionally pink, 8–12 mm long; pollen release is in mid to late spring.[2][4][8]
Over 100 Pinus sylvestris varieties have been described in the botanical literature, but only three or four are now accepted; they differ only minimally in morphology, but with more pronounced differences in genetic analysis and resin composition. Populations in westernmost Scotland are genetically distinct from those in the rest of Scotland and northern Europe, but not sufficiently to have been distinguished as a separate botanical variety. Trees in the far north of the range were formerly sometimes treated as var. lapponica, but the differences are clinal and it is not genetically distinct.[2][3][5][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
Scots Pine is the only pine native to northern Europe, forming either pure forests or alongside Norway Spruce, Common Juniper, Silver Birch, European Rowan, Eurasian Aspen and other hardwood species. In central and southern Europe, it occurs with numerous additional species, including European Black Pine, Mountain Pine, Macedonian Pine, and Swiss Pine. In the eastern part of its range, it also occurs with Siberian Pine among other trees.[3][4]
The tree spread across the British Isles after the Last Glacial Maximum. Pollen records show that pine was present locally in southern England by 9,000 years ago having entered from northeast France and that it had spread as far north as the Lake District and North Pennines 500 years latter.
It was present in Ireland over 8,800 years ago but absent from Wales at that time which suggests that Scots Pine in Ireland had a separate Iberian origin. Pine expanded into Scotland between 8,000 and 8,500 years ago either from an independent refuge, from Scandinavia (via 'Doggerland') or from Ireland. As the climate warmed it became extinct from most of the British Isles around 5,500 years ago except in Scotland and at Kielder, Northumberland.
The Irish and Western Scottish populations went through a massive decline around 4000 years ago which ultimately led to the extinction of the Irish population between 2,000 and 1,000 years ago. It was replaced by large areas of blanket bog in Western Scotland and Ireland though the reasons for its decline nor its extinction in England are clear, but it may have been influenced by human activities. [17]
In Britain it now occurs naturally only in Scotland, but historical and archaeological records indicate that it also occurred in Wales and England until about 300–400 years ago, becoming extinct there due to over-exploitation and grazing; it has been re-introduced in these countries. Similar historical extinction and re-introduction applies to Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands.[4][5][8][18] Whether it truly became extinct in England is unknown; it has been speculated that it may have survived wild long enough for trees used in cultivation in England to derive from native (rather than imported) sources.[19] Shakespeare (in Richard II) was familiar with the species in the 1590s, as was Evelyn in the early 1660s (Sylva), both around the time when Scots Pine was thought to become extinct in England, but when landowners were also beginning ornamental and forestry planting.[19]
It is the national tree of Scotland, and it formed much of the Caledonian Forest which once covered much of the Scottish Highlands. Overcutting for timber demand, fire, overgrazing by sheep and deer, and even deliberate clearance to deter wolves have all been factors in the decline of this once great pine and birch forest. Only comparatively small areas (17,000 ha, only just over 1% of the estimated original 1,500,000 ha) of this ancient forest remain, the main surviving remnants being at Abernethy Forest, Glen Affric, Rothiemurchus Forest, and the Black Wood of Rannoch. Plans are currently in progress to restore at least some areas and work has started at key sites.[4][8]
Scots Pine is an important tree in forestry. The wood is used for pulp and sawn timber products. A seedling stand can be created by planting, sowing or natural regeneration. Commercial plantation rotations vary between 50–120 years, with longer rotations in northeastern areas where growth is slower.
In Scandinavian countries, Scots Pine was used for making tar in the pre-industrial age. There are still some active tar producers, but mostly the industry has ceased to exist.[8][9] The pine has also been used as a source of rosin and turpentine.
The wood is pale brown to red-brown, and used for general construction work. It has a dry density of around 470 kg/m3 (varying with growth conditions), an open porosity of 60%, a fibre saturation point of 0.25 kg/kg and a saturation moisture content of 1.60 kg/kg.[9]
Scots Pine has also been widely planted in New Zealand and much of the colder regions of North America; it was one of the first trees introduced to North America, in about 1600.[20] It is listed as an invasive species in some areas there, including Ontario,[21] Michigan[22] and Wisconsin.[23] It has been widely used in the United States for the Christmas tree trade, and was one of the most popular Christmas trees from the 1950s through the 1980s. It remains popular for that usage, though it has been eclipsed in popularity, by such species as Fraser Fir, Douglas-fir, and others. Despite its invasiveness in parts of eastern North America, Scots Pine does not often grow well there, partly due to climate and soil differences between its native habitat and that of North America, and partly due to damage by pests and diseases; the tree often grows in a twisted, haphazard manner if not tended to (as they are in the Christmas tree trade).[3][24] Scots Pines may be killed by the pine wood nematode, which causes pine wilt disease. The nematode most often attacks trees that are at least ten years old and often kills invaded trees within a few weeks.[25]
Several cultivars are grown for ornamental purposes in parks and large gardens, and the following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:-
In the past (pre-18th century) this species was more often known as "Scots Fir" or "Scotch Fir".
Other names sometimes used include Riga Pine and Norway Pine, and Mongolian Pine for var. mongolica. "Scotch Pine" is another variant of the common name, used mostly in North America.[29]
The timber from it is also called red deal or yellow deal.
Another name, although less common, is European Redwood [30]
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This past week, I attended and hosted over 20 events throughout the 5th District. We made stops in Charlottesville, Danville, South Boston, Chase City, Farmville, Hardy, Rocky Mount, Java, Martinsville, Lawrenceville, Kenbridge, and Chatham.
The weak and mediocre state of the Republican presidential field for 2012 has become such a given in recent weeks, I almost feel like I'm picking on them if I write about it….
But, I said almost…Honestly, I've observed presidential politics for a long time, since about 1968, and I've never seen a field of "contenders" from an out-of-power party – Democratic or Republican – that's this bad.
Do you remember, back in 2003, when President George W. Bush strode onto the deck on an aircraft carrier with a banner emblazoned with "Mission accomplished" hanging from the carrier's island? He's often been ridiculed by the left because of this, and that's why I laughed when I read Rick Howell's "The Liberal Agenda" last week.
By Congressman Robert Hurt
This past week the House approved H.R. 754, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 with near unanimous support. This bill provides and allocates critical resources for the intelligence community that help keep 5th District Virginians and all Americans safe.
As the summer months quickly approach and families start to plan vacations, our country continues to struggle with high energy costs. Since energy is vital to every sector of the U.S. economy these increased costs are affecting everyone. With the national average for a gallon of gasoline hovering around $4.00, the need for comprehensive energy legislation is quite apparent.
It is time to open up the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, add new members to the foundation's board, and let sunshine in on its planning, operations, and finances.
For years, the foundation has operated as a close-hold, private organization, run by a self-selected board of directors, which, in turn, selects a president. The foundation has held information about its plans, operations, and finances close to the vest.
Now that the real reason for going into Afghanistan is behind us, it should only be logical to escalate our exit from a war that 60 percent of Americans no longer support anyway.
The Obama Administration had already planned to begin withdrawing troops this July, with plans to be out entirely by 2014.
We said goodbye to one more of the Bedford Boys last week. Ray Noell was originally a member of Company A, although he had been transferred out of the company in 1942 after Capt. Taylor Fellers sent him and a couple of others off to officer candidate school. He came ashore in Normandy two days after D-Day and commanded a platoon in another company in the brutal hedgerow fighting.
"The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better. I therefore intend to oppose the effort to increase America's debt limit."


text: Creepy much? Face The Future photographed by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia's September issue is not something I'd file under editorial candy anytime soon but it is exactly the kind of spread that makes fashion such an enjoyable art form to blog about; an industry that doesn't take itself too seriously and is more than happy to push boundaries for the sake of art and some titillating storytelling is an industry I can totally get behind. One might think that Carolyn Murphy is wasted behind those masks but I on the other hand think she is perfect for the job. This is insanely good and completely distasteful, I love it.


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Mayra Hidalgo is a DREAM student from Lakeland, Florida.
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I remember sitting in my guidance counselor's office for my senior conference, nervously fidgeting as I waited for her to return from making copies of my high school transcripts. She returned with the copies, speaking quickly about this university and that deadline, telling me, "Oh, this scholarship would be perfect for you," and finally, "Now for your financial aid form." I froze, realizing the answers to financial aid questions would determine the direction and pace of my future. After much fumbling and talking in circles, I managed to articulate, "I am undocumented" aloud for the first time in my life. An awkward pause ensued, and I felt my entire face go hot as I anxiously waited for her reaction.
"Well, you're illegal and there's no options for you here," she told me.
I let the words wash over me, and watched sadly as she closed the manila folder with my name on it and shoved it in the filing cabinet. I wanted nothing more than to leave her office, but it seemed to be forever until I could bring myself to move.
My story, sadly, is all-too-common in the United States. That's why I am asking faith communities across the country to join me this fall in taking part in the DREAM Sabbath campaign. Together, we are advocating for the DREAM Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented young adults brought to the United States as children who complete two years of college or military service.
Click here to learn more about DREAM Sabbath and sign up to get involved.
I came to the United States when I was 6 months old from Costa Rica. My family was escaping economic hardship. A year after my father had made his way here, my mother followed, bringing my brother, sister, and myself. I led a very rich childhood in Lakeland, Florida, living with two parents who loved me and never hesitated to say so, and with two older siblings who protected me. I attended elementary, middle, and high school here, working hard in school so that all my parents' sacrifices would be repaid generously when I would have a career, and be the first to get a college degree. I graduated from Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, and was accepted into every university in Florida. I was even accepted into Florida State's voice performance program with the dream of becoming a music teacher in low-income communities of color. Unfortunately, not being eligible for financial aid and not being able to legally work or drive in the only country I knew, I had to put these dreams on halt.
In 2009, when I first learned about the DREAM Act, it was like a beacon of hope for me, leading my way out of the shadows of the oppression I was living in to become a leader and champion for my community. It wasn't just about young people like me trying to pass legislation, but about a national movement to try to save future potential in this country: stopping the separation of families, getting young people out of detention, and stopping the lucrative industry of prison corporations that kept lobbying congress to pass harsh and punitive immigration laws with no other aim but to fill up detention centers for profit.
As Unitarian Universalists around the country unite to stand up for justice, I urge you to join in solidarity with the DREAM Sabbath campaign taking place this fall. Get involved and you can help:
–Raise awareness in your congregation about the injustices against immigrant students and their families
–Open a safe space for community members to express the abuses they are facing so that they may be documented.
–Pressure your legislators to no longer be manipulated by business interests that just want more jails and detention centers.
In 2009, the legislation passed the House of Representatives and had majority support in the Senate, falling just a few votes short of ending a filibuster.
Click here to lend your support.
Together, we can defend our community and stand up for the people that have worked so hard to build it. Together, we can ensure that the dreams of young people like me, all across this country, can become a reality.


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"In one word, the party was 'electric'," said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett.
Military Appreciation Night jerseys and shorts feature burgundy-colored camouflage in the shapes of lacrosse players. The uniform, designed to resemble actual military apparel, pays homage to those who have served, and those currently serving our nation.
"The safety and security that our military provides to Coloradoans, Americans and global citizens deserve praise and recognition," said Govett. "Military Appreciation Night is one way for our organization and our fans to say 'thank you'."
Next week, the players' jerseys, which will be worn throughout the game on Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, February 16, will be auctioned on eBay to raise money for a military-related non-profit organization. As a continuation of last year's 'I'm Playing For' campaign, winning bidders will be able to personalize the jersey with the last name of a current or retired military member, as well as the member's branch of the military, on the right and left chest of the jersey, respectively. In a special 'Jerseys Off Our Backs' on-field presentation immediately following the game, each jersey will be hand-signed and given to the winning bidder.
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To continue our series from Monday, here are the profiles of the women's final clubs.
To date, Harvard has five female final clubs, the youngest of which was founded just two years ago. Although significantly newer than their male counterparts—not to mention with smaller endowments—these organizations nevertheless provide one kind of social outlet for women on campus. Given that most club representatives chose to remain tight-lipped when we contacted them for this feature, we instead combed through The Crimson's archives for some basic facts.
Bee Club
Date founded: 1981
Location: 45 Dunster St.
Brief history: According to this 1998 Crimson article, the first iteration of the Bee was created during the Civil War, when a group of Cambridge women formed a sewing bee—a circle of women who would gather every week to sew and mend uniforms for the Union soldiers. Over a century later, when a group of women at Harvard wanted to create their own final club, they adopted the name "the Bee." "The ambition of the club is not be elitist," a member told The Crimson in 1998. "It's ambition is to be the exact opposite." A punch quoted in the same article, however, saw it as "an extension of a New York all-girls prep school." This year, though, the club decided to allow the friends of punches to attend gatherings, too.
Isis Club
Date founded: 2000
Location: Rented space in the Owl Club
Brief history: The Isis aims to bring Harvard women together "for the purpose of building friendships and a strong system of support on campus and in the world beyond," according to its mission statement. Not too long ago, the club became famous for accidentally making its e-mail archives accessible to the public, revealing information about its punch evaluations, dues, and other secrets.
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Billy Zane | |
Born | William George Zane, Jr. February 24, 1966 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Other names | Bill Zane |
Occupation | Actor, producer |
Years active | 1985–present |
Spouse(s) | Lisa Collins (m. 1989; div. 1995) |
Children | 2 |
Billy Zane | |
Born | William George Zane, Jr. February 24, 1966 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Other names | Bill Zane |
Occupation | Actor, producer |
Years active | 1985–present |
Spouse(s) | Lisa Collins (m. 1989; div. 1995) |
Children | 2 |
William George "Billy" Zane, Jr. (born February 24, 1966[citation needed]) is an American actor and producer.
He is best known for playing Hughie in Dead Calm (1989), Kit Walker / The Phantom in The Phantom (1996), Caledon Hockley in Titanic (1997), and Mr. E in CQ (2001), and for his television role John Wheeler in Twin Peaks.
Zane was born in Chicago, Illinois to Thalia and William George Zane, Sr., both of whom were amateur actors and founders of a school for medical technicians.[1][2] Both of his parents are of Greek descent (Chios on his mother's side and Mani on his father's side), and his family's original surname, "Zanetakos" (Greek: Ζανετάκος), was anglicized to "Zane" by his parents, who also raised him Greek Orthodox.[3][4][5][6] He has an older sister, Lisa Zane, who is an actress and singer.[citation needed]
After completing a year abroad in Switzerland at The American School in Switzerland (TASIS), Zane graduated from Francis W. Parker School and attended Harand Camp of the Theater Arts, located in Evanston, Illinois.[citation needed]
Zane's first two screen roles were in the science fiction films Back to the Future in 1985 and Critters in 1986. Zane also appeared in an episode of Matlock entitled "The Nurse". In 1989 he reprised his henchman role in Back to the Future Part II. Earlier that same year, Zane gained international recognition with the role of villain Hughie Warriner in the thriller Dead Calm, alongside Nicole Kidman and Sam Neill. He also starred in the NBC film, The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989).
Zane's first starring role was in a 1990 independent film, the low budget science fiction thriller Megaville. In 1990, he also co-starred in the film Memphis Belle, a film version of a 1944 documentary about a World War II B-17 bomber, as the bombardier. Zane also forayed into television work, and in 1991 he appeared as John Justice Wheeler in several episodes of David Lynch's hit TV-show Twin Peaks. In 1992 Zane co-starred alongside Tilda Swinton in the film adaptation of Virginia Woolfe's novel Orlando. In 1993, he played the Shakespearean actor "Mr. Fabian" in Tombstone, and took a starring role in Sniper. He also starred in a couple of Tales from the Crypt productions, including Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, where he played a henchman of Satan called The Collector, and the episode "Well-Cooked Hams", where he played a poorly skilled magician who killed to steal good tricks from other magicians.
In 1996, Zane played the eponymous classic comic book hero in the big budget action film The Phantom, based on Lee Falk's comic.
Zane played the snobbish millionaire misanthrope Caledon Hockley in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster Titanic. This role as Kate Winslet's fiancé earned him an MTV Movie Award nomination for "Best Villain" and a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. He was also nominated for a SAG award.
In 1998, he starred in and produced I Woke Up Early the Day I Died, a silent film based on Ed Wood's last script, intended as a parody on bad filmmaking. He won several awards at the B-Movie Film Festival, including Best Movie and Best Actor, for this work. The year after, he starred opposite Timothy Dalton, Bruce Payne, Sean Pertwee and Leonor Varela (who became his fiance after shooting ended) in a TV-movie about Cleopatra. Zane played the part of Mark Antony.
The same year, he lent his voice to John Rolfe in Disney's Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World and voiced Etrigan the Demon in an episode of The New Batman Adventures.
Zane was instrumental in getting the critically acclaimed film The Believer made, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2001.[7] In it, he portrayed neo-Nazi Curtis Zampf, and starred opposite Ryan Gosling. The same year, he also had a cameo as himself in the comedy Zoolander.
Zane appeared on Broadway in Chicago, where he played lawyer Billy Flynn.
Zane also had a recurring role in the television series Charmed in which he played poetry loving ex-demon Drake. Another rather notable role was that of voicing the main antagonist "Ansem (Xehanort's Heartless) of the Square Enix-Disney video game Kingdom Hearts (but is replaced by Richard Epcar for subsequent games).
Zane appeared in the 2006 Turkish film Valley of the Wolves Iraq (Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak in Turkish), part of the Kurtlar Vadisi franchise. The film tells the story of the U.S. Army run amok in Iraq, eventually brought into check by a Turkish soldier. Zane plays Sam William Marshall, a cruel U.S. soldier who is the main antagonist in the film.
He took over Timothy Olyphant's role as Christina Applegate's ex-boyfriend on Samantha Who?. The show, however, was not renewed for the 2009–2010 season.[8]
Zane is a principal at RadioactiveGiant, a film and television production and distribution company.[9] Zane stars in the action/thriller film The Kill Hole.[10]
Zane was married to actress Lisa Collins from 1989 until 1995. He was also engaged for a time to Chilean actress, Leonor Varela, his costar in the television film Cleopatra (1999).[11] Zane was later engaged to marry British model turned actress, Kelly Brook, whom he met when starring with her in the movie Survival Island (2005), also known as Three.[12] They split in April 2008, got back together again shortly thereafter, then ended the relationship in August 2008.[citation needed] Zane dated the Croatian model Jasmina Hdagha in 2010, but they broke up later that year.[13] Through a friend he met American model Candice Neil;[14] the couple have two daughters.[citation needed]
In 1999, Zane participated in the first Gumball 3000 rally, driving a 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
In November 2010, he was awarded an honorary degree honoris causa from Lium University, Bellinzona, Switzerland, for his contribution to cinematography. He is the chairman of the Francesco Fucilla Film production company 21st Century Filmworks.
In 2001, he was featured in the music video of Staind's "Epiphany".
Zane executive-produced a CD by bluesman Tim O'Connor that includes three songs from Dead Calm, in which Zane had one of the lead roles.[15]
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
NORTH BERWICK, Maine — Nine students shared their stories of adventure and accomplishment with several hundred peers at the first annual Student to Student Summit at Noble High School. The audience gathered in the auditorium to celebrate a few achievements made by their peers. Stories were told, pictures were shared and joy and inspiration filled the room.
Co-organizer Cosgrove said "I was happy to be involved because I see many of my high school peers doubt themselves and their abilities. We set out to find students that had overcome those doubts. We are very lucky at Noble to have a Community Engagement Center and a culture that supports us."
Seniors Lindsay Gorman and Sarah Bahai volunteer at the Exceptional Studies Program at Noble High School. Their volunteer work brings them into the classroom to work closely with high school students with unique learning needs and a variety of skill sets. Both girls will apply the experience to their future to benefit their careers.
Senior Mitchell Neubert volunteers as a junior firefighter with the Lebanon Maine Fire Department. For nearly four years, he has been volunteering his time to help save lives and property, and also participating in trainings as well as responding to calls for service all over the country.
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MinuteClinic has entered a clinical affiliation with Barnabas Health in New Jersey for health care services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. – MinuteClinic has entered a clinical affiliation with Barnabas Health in New Jersey for health care services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Thursday that under the agreement, Barnabas Health doctors will serve as medical directors for three MinuteClinics at CVS/pharmacy stores in Jackson, Manalapan and Marlboro, N.J.
In addition, MinuteClinic and Barnabas Health will collaborate on patient education and disease management, as well as inform patients of the services each provide.
Barnabas Health also will accept patients who need a level of care not provided by MinuteClinic. Signage at MinuteClinic locations will inform patients that each site has an affiliation with Barnabas Health.
"MinuteClinic joins Barnabas Health in its commitment to provide the highest-quality medical care to the people of central New Jersey, with a focus on reducing costs and increasing accessibility to health care services," MinuteClinic president Andrew Sussman, who is also senior vice president/associate chief medical officer at CVS Caremark, said in a statement.
"As we have experienced elsewhere in New Jersey and in other communities in the U.S., strategic clinical affiliations between MinuteClinic and major health systems such as Barnabas Health enhance our ability to offer medical services to patients in convenient retail locations near where they live and work," Sussman added.
The Barnabas Health system in Monmouth and Ocean Counties includes The Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch; Community Medical Center, the Pediatric Subspecialty Center, and Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center in Tom's River; Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood; and a network of more than 4,600 doctors and 18,200 employees in New Jersey.
"Our new clinical collaboration with MinuteClinic is an exciting initiative that advances our mission to heal while focusing on innovative prevention and wellness programs," stated Barry Ostrowsky, president and chief executive officer of Barnabas Health. "Barnabas Health facilities are among our communities' strongest resources. MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics provide accessible, high-quality centers for promoting the health of our neighbors. Together, our partnership in Monmouth and Ocean Counties will enrich the health care that is offered to all."
Barnabas Health is the largest nonprofit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, with more than 2 million patient visits. The system includes six acute care hospitals, two children's hospitals, a freestanding behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network and comprehensive home care and hospice programs.


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J.P. tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that he understands what Ali and Roberto went through as a couple in the public eye.
Relationships are always hard, especially when you meet on a reality show. Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky broke up with her fiance Roberto Martinez on Nov. 21, 18 months after they got engaged in Fiji. Ali blamed the split on their explosive fights and the different goals they had in life. J.P. Rosenbaum, who is engaged to Bachelorette Ashley Hebert, feels the former couple's pain — but he hopes that they will both be able to move on and find love again.
"I just want them both to be happy," J.P. told HollywoodLife.com exclusively at Life & Style magazine's holiday party presented by EOS and Alizé at STK in NYC on Dec. 13. "I met Ali. She's a sweetheart. I've spoken to Roberto, great guy. Hopefully they'll find happiness elsewhere."
J.P. understands why their relationship may not have worked out. "I know what they go through. I can speak to that," he said. "It's like dating. Dating never works out. Odds are against you from the start, so everybody is so surprised when it doesn't work out because it's supposed to work out. They were on a show. It's life."
He added, "Things don't always work out the way they're supposed to."
- Lindsey DiMattina
More Bachelor Stories:
- 'Bachelorette' Ashley Hebert & J.P. Rosenbaum's Holiday Plans Revealed
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