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A special fundraising event Saturday will have Madison police officers and area high school basketball players face off at West High School, the police department said Wednesday.
Madison police said the Play it Forward game will raise money for the upcoming Black Student Union spring break college tour to the Washington, D.C. area. Tip off is at 1 p.m. at the West High School basketball court.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and will be available at the door or online.
Basketball players from Memorial, West and LaFollette varsity teams will play against the PD team of 15 officers.
Wheelhouse Studios on the UW campus is letting people use art to react to the police shooting of Tony Robinson.
It's community that's helping people cope with a death that's left an imprint with many.
Wheelhouse Studios is in the Memorial Union. Anyone is welcome to stop by and make a reaction print through Friday at 6:29 p.m., when there will be a closing reflection.
There's no hibernating for Henry Vilas Zoo; the zoo is open 365 days a year and even in the middle of a Wisconsin winter, there are many reasons to take a stroll through the exhibits.
WATCH Leah Linscheid's report on winter-loving zoo critters.
As the nation celebrates Black History Month and honor those who fought for civil rights, the current fight for racial justice is also on many people's minds.
WATCH as News 3 Reporter Velena Jones sat down with lifelong residents of the Madison community to get their take on how we have improved in Madison and where the community needs to go next.
Madison police officers and firefighters are suiting up for a charity hockey game called the "Battle of the Badges."
The first responder teams will face off Friday at 5pm at the Coliseum. Tickets are $10 and cover both the police-versus-fire game and The Capitols game at 7:05 p.m.
Visit madisonfirehockey.com for more information.
Madison Parks is partnering with Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin, Inc. on an outdoor winter clothes drive Jan. 5-16.
Winter coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves, and gloves may be dropped off during operating hours at the following locations:
Operating Hours:
Shelter hours are weekdays 3-9 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Odana Hills hours are weekends 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Habitat for Humanity is seeking families to build homes in Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, and Stoughton.
Over the last year, Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has purchased 29 family unit lots in Sun Prairie, 24 lots in Fitchburg and eight lots in Madison.
For individuals and families interested in building with Habitat for Humanity, informational meetings will be held:
Jan. 11, 1-2:30 p.m., Clarion Suites, 2110 Rimrock Road
Jan. 14, 6-7:30 p.m., Clarion Suites, 2110 Rimrock Road
If interested in partnering with Habitat, attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory.
To learn about the program requirements, visit habitatdane.org.
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Hailing from Southside Jamaica Queens, rapper Fidel Cashflow has maintained a strong underground presence in NYC over the years, by releasing two studio albums and running an indie label and magazine, both called Pure Cash. Gearing up for his third album, the Cuban-American is hoping to reassure his lady that, in spite of his big city lifestyle, Girl You Know there is no other woman on his mind. Joined by singer 3AM on the hook and producer Stephon Washington's guitar on the beat, Girl You Know could be a perfect end-of-the-summer song for couples looking to hold on until fall.
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Small Frosted Apothecary jars other uses for?
I purchased a case of jars that look like the ones shown on this link.
They were terrible to try and wick for candles. The middle is wider and the opening is very small. Made too much soot. Anyway, I was trying to think of some other uses for them. I thought about buying some really nice transparent decal type stickers and using them as spice/herb/tea containers. Any other suggestions? Maybe something I could do with them and use as small holiday gifts?
Not quite what I have, but maybe you could do something along this line........I bought some very old medicine bottles(junk actually) and poured white paint in them. Then painted a letter on each one........N, O, E, L.......all being different heighths. Then I hung a jingle bell, or piece of greenery, or bow on each neck of the jar........and set them all on my guest bathroom counter for Christmas! They looked really nice on a red decorated doily with an electric "candle" by them. Made a cute vignette and even provided a "nightlight"!
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It was 120 seconds of chaos at County Market this morning
By Jim McCabe on March 31 at 12:52pm
Debbie DeGeal doesn't have to worry about purchasing any meat for family dinners for, oh, a year or two. DeGeal, of Ashland, netted over $4,000 of groceries as the grand Read More
Parks and Lakes Department could go without superintendent for several weeks
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It'll be at least two more weeks before an announcement is made regarding a replacement to Jacksonville's outgoing Parks and Lakes Superintendent. Bruce Surratt announced his retirement in January after Read More
MABAS makes adjustments to reimbursement procedure
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Jacksonville aldermen approved an amendment to the city's involvement with a mutual aid network last week. Jacksonville has been a part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, or MABAS, since Read More
Local farmer responds to claims that glyphosate could be cancerous
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A Morgan County farmer is speaking out against claims from the World Health Organization that an ingredient in the Monsanto product Roundup has a possibility of deadly side-effects. The report, Read More
Local state rep. sponsors bill that speeds up notification of sex offender release
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Vice President Joe Biden's Creepy Shoulder Squeeze Sets Off Social Media
Here is the photo that set off social media, and you have to admit it is pretty creepy. What do you think he was telling her? Wait till you see the close up image. Why […]
Bobbi Kristina Brown's Family Is Asking For Thousands To Do Interviews
How sad is this? The family is asking for car services and hotel stays to do interviews. Not only that they are asking for thousands of dollars to sit in front of a camera, and […]
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Are your kids having trouble sleeping? A new study suggests sleep problems common to the toddler set are made worse both by violent media content and greater evening use of televisions, computers or video games.
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Bay Area Bites Guide To 5 Movie Theaters Serving Food and Alcoholic Beverages
Date night just got easier with this list of five local theaters that serve more than just popcorn and Junior Mints.
My daughters love to go to the farmers' market with me to pick out the vegetables that look the most appealing to them that week (although this is not as much fun as the bounce house they have there). During our visit last week, my kids were intrigued by the small globe squash and eggplant available at one of my favorite stands. They thought they looked like little vegetable planets and started deciding which one was Venus and which was Jupiter. If there's anything better than "cool" vegetables, it's vegetables that make my kids think, so obviously I bought two bags. As I handed over my money, I realized that in addition to the minor science lesson, this was the perfect opportunity to make one of my favorite summer dishes: stuffed squash and eggplant.


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The designer explains how she lightened, brightened and conjured the relaxed elegance of an English country house in this Texas home.
Nude Portraits, Silk Walls, and More Small Space Tips You've Never Heard Before
In the living room of an Atlanta house by designer Beth Webb, an elm plank table from Clubcu, which often doubles as a dining table, dramatically displays a collection of Chinese porcelains. "The pieces don't have to match, but they do have to play together well," Webb says.
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Carolina Panthers Fix ThemselvesAP Photo/Chuck Burton
Aside from drafting and signing Cam Newton, this offseason the Carolina Panthers have focused on bringing back the nucleus of the team that was so bad they were able to draft Newton in the first place.
Carolina has spent its money and time rerecruiting its own talent. The Panthers re-signed defensive stalwarts Jon Beason and Charles Johnson, and made sure running back DeAngelo Williams didn't take his talents anywhere else. As the old saying goes, if it's broke you should probably fix it (that's totally a saying). So what in the name of the ghost of Jake Delhomme is going on in Charlotte?
The Panthers, with their brain trust of general manager Marty Hurney, new coach Ron Rivera, and new offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, seem to be banking on a pretty simple idea: The problem with last year's team wasn't as much a matter of personnel as it was the system they were plugged into.
John Fox's Carolina was a grinding, run-heavy team that relied on keeping the ball and containing opponents. Last season they stopped containing them all that well, leading to a 2-14 record and the end of Fox's tenure with the franchise.
This season, though they've been relatively conservative in where they've looked for talent, the Panthers have been … oh fine, uncaged, in terms of how they're trying to play.
On the offensive side of the ball, Chudzinski is doing exactly what any progressive offensive coordinator would do if he had Newton on his team. He's using his imagination.
Plays are apparently being scripted that call for running back Williams to be a passer and quarterback Newton to be a receiver and rusher. Chudzinski is just working with what he's got, saying, "That's a special talent that he has. … He brings that to the table."
Rivera was less measured in his excitement, saying, "Wow … I mean, he does some things that really light you up and get you excited."
That attitude seems contagious, with even stoic lineman getting amped about seeing some more points on the board. Tackle Jordan Gross is already enjoying himself, saying, "I think fans will be happy to see us open up the throttle a little more … I'm not saying we're going to score 60 points a game, but we're sure going to try."
The aggressive philosophy is being translated to the defensive side of the ball, too. To hear Beason tell it, the likes of Josh Freeman and Drew Brees are gonna want to keep their head on a swivel. Beason told CarolinaGrowl.com, "We're going to be aggressive and blitz-happy and we're going to force a quarterback to be in some uncomfortable situations. That part of it is going to be fun."
Fun, huh? Who ever would have guessed it.
Chris Ryan is a staff writer for Grantland. Follow him on Twitter at @chrisryan77.
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Trash Talk: The Ryan Family Business
The Kyle Orton Problem
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The reason is strange, it seems the microphone isnt working properly. I started out by rooting and installing TWRP then flashing Cyanogenmod 10.2. After my first call the microphone quit working after a few minutes. Strange, I realize but my buddy said I just cut out and that was it. I tried some test calls and sure enough no sound from the mic. I tried flashing a few other roms, a stripped stock rom, Cyanogenmod 11, all had mic issues. WIth CM 11 people say I sound like Im in a truck or a convertible with the top down. Ive tried flashing different radios but nothing seems to help. Now I need to return it to full factory and dont want to screw up and get denied. Anyone have a ROM and a guide? Will willing to go OTA factory to see if it fixes my problem.


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Best advice from music insiders at Yellow Phone conference
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(From left) Patrick Hertz of Tinderbox Music, Mark Keefe, program director at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and Adam Lewis, co-founder of music marketing firm the Planetary Group, offer insight for getting the attention of non-commercial and college radio during a panel discussion at the Yellow Phone Music Conference Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
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Aldermen duck war issue
On Monday evening, Feb. 10, Rockford aldermen decided not to deal with a request for a resolution opposing the plan to attack Iraq. By a vote of 4 to 0, committee members Doug Mark (R-3), Pat Curran (R-2), Victory Bell (D-5) and Dan Conness (D-14) decided to recommend taking no action for the city councils consideration.
The request was submitted several weeks ago by Gaen McClendon of Rockford.
It wound up in the hands of the Planning and Development Committee, chaired by Curran. The committee had a brief meeting before the council session convened.
Before the committee met, Ald. Curran said he did not intend to get involved in the issue because he thinks the council lacks adequate information to decide anything about the war.
EDITORS NOTE: This issue could come up again. If you believe the city leadership ought to join the other 90 cities and one state in this country who oppose the war, contact your alderman and voice your opinion or send a request for a resolution.


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Sarah Gadon as Elizabeth and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido in Amma Asante's "Belle."
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A lavish costume drama starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido Elizabeth Belle Lindsay, the daughter of a Royal Navy admiral and an African slave, who was the first mixed-race woman to be raised as an English aristocrat. The film is hardly short on ideas about race, class and gender as Belle navigates her way through the hierarchy of George III's England. Belle is too wealthy to wed below her station, yet too exotic to marry a man of social standing. To the heroine's Jane Austen-like romantic issues, the film adds courtroom drama. Belle's stern but kindly uncle (Tom Wilkinson), the nation's lord chief justice, will decide a milestone slavery case. The production values are sumptuous, with outstanding, painterly cinematography. The performances, from a top cast including Matthew Goode, Miranda Richardson, Tom Felton and Emily Watson, are predictably flawless. The luminous Mbatha-Raw more than holds her own. Directed by Amma Asante with highly capable craftsmanship. (104 mins.)


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Love how comfortable and classy this is! I can wear it during those in- between season outtings.
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I bought this top hoping that I could wear it with the yoga capri pants (which are terrific). Unfortunately, the XL I ordered is VERY close-cut----not my style. However, the material is very nice and soft, and the construction is good. Perhaps I misread the information about the shirt, but it seemed to me that the picture and description indicated that it would be, if not loose, not tight. It seems to me that Orvis clothing is getting more and more close cut. I have been a devout customer because the cut has been a bit generous. I would be sad to no longer patronize Orvis.
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The top looks fashionable with its contrasting trim. The fabric weight is thick enough to cover, yet thin enough to be supple. But, I returned it. Why? The sleeves were too long for my 5' 2" frame. Yes, I could have shortened the sleeves but thenI either lost the trim (one of the reasons I liked the shirt) or I had to match the stitching, never getting it quite right. Even given its excellent price, it just wasn't worth the money for a so-so shirt.
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"Happy Feet" mightn't be the grandiose family film that the U.S box office (top of the charts for two weeks in a row – making a packet in its first weekend) would have you assume, but it's still a fun ride – even if it does try and unify "Babe" with "An Inconvenient Truth". Tough feat.
Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Robin Williams, Hugo Weaving, Brittany Murphy, Steve Irwin, Magda Szubanski, Anthony LaPaglia
Finally, Brian Henson does justice to the veteran Muppet himself and builds a movie around Kermit's famous 'Happy Feet' song. It's a foot-tapping, knee-shaking puppet pop concert as "Happy feet, I've got those happy feet Give them a low down beat And they begin dancing I've got those ten little tapping toes .." screams through the speakers of your local multiplex.
Or not. Nope, you should never assume. If titles really told you what the movie was about, "Pulse" would've had some life in it, "An Inconvenient Truth" would've encompassed news footage of Mel B and Eddie Murphy, and "White Noise" would've featured Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie in the cast.
"Happy Feet" isn't so much cotton as it is cartoon. And though the feet will still be tapping, the knees will still be shaking, and animals will be a-singing… it'll be penguins, not frogs on lead. But then, who wants strings attached anyway?
The film is set in the Antarctic and fixes on a young Penguin, Mumble (Elijah Wood), who discovers he's the only one among his waddling clan that doesn't have a singing voice. He also looks a little different to the others, and so he's ultimately run out of town. Whilst on a mission to find his voice – he's more of a tap-dancer than a singer, it seems – he stumbles upon what could be an alien invasion.
"Happy Feet" is a marvellous looking film that took some four years to take shape. It's seriously one of the best-looking animated films you'll ever see – the backdrops are beautiful, the character detail is superb, and the blend between toon and human (near the end of the film, a few humans enter the picture) is textbook. Breathtaking stuff.
Unfortunately, the groundwork isn't as sturdy as the paint job. On the outset, it seems to be a light and fluffy film with plenty of giggles, plenty of awww moments and some spectacular dance sequences but then, about mid-way through, it takes the form of an environmentally-conscious preacher and begins bashing into our minds the merits of keeping penguins alive (?). Considering the film set out telling the story of an exiled penguin who was out to find his singing voice, it's a severe shift in tone to start going all Steven Seagal.
Having said that, there's still a lot to like about "Feet" besides the top work of the animators. The characters are as cute as hell – baby Mumble will steal your heart – and the voice performers are all fantastic, particularly Robin Williams who provides the voices of two very diverse characters. It's also a showcase for Brittany Murphy, who proves she has a terrific set of lungs as she belts out classics like "Somebody to Love". Also keep your ears peeled for the late Steve Irwin, who voices an Elephant Seal, in his trademark tongue.
"Happy Feet" mightn't be the grandiose family film that the U.S box office (top of the charts for two weeks in a row – making a packet in its first weekend) would have you assume, but it's still a fun ride – even if it does try and unify "Babe" with "An Inconvenient Truth". Tough feat.
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Zedd - If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy? (Well, answer my question!)
Arrow (Okay, Felicity from Arrow!)
Chrissy Costanza (cat eyes and buttery lyrics!)
Girls (TV) (Okay, Allison Williams!)
Movies - especially when they play in the dark.
Twin Peaks (TV)
Friends (TV) (It had me at "No way are you cool enough to pull Clint"; damn straight, Chandler!)
Traveling - preferably where water is, so I can splash someone!
Star Wars trilogy - no, the other one, fella!
Alex G - far more talented than her younger brother Alex H
Cameron Crowe movies - Say Anything..., Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous
The sign 'Free Wi-Fi'.
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Google Maps Is Now Giving You Access To Some Of Mount Everest (Video)
On Thursday (3/12), Google Maps announced that users will now be able to take self-guided tours through the Everest region. Although the Khumbu region in Nepal is mainly famous for Mt. Everest, the community that surrounds the mountain is rich in culture. According to Business Insider… "Google has teamed up with Ava Sherpa, a Nepalese mountaineer who has reached the summit of the world's most famous mountain a record 21 times as well as nonprofit Story Cycle to bring the rest of the world


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I have gotten an estimate from a contractor for doing some work on front porch columns, fixing or replacing window screens, replacing porch screening, replacing a handrail. In the breakdown of his estimate there was a $400 charge for "truck." I asked about that and he said it was to cover his costs of getting to and from the job site, going to get the screens. Is that normal? It seems to me that would be just his general costs of doing business. He indicated it was for two weeks of the truck. I am also puzzled about why fixing the columns and screens and railing would take two weeks.
Since fuel prices have risen---and the economy has dived, businesses have had to do several things to keep/get business.
Lower prices for work and add extra charges(handling, carrying charges, fuel surcharges, etc.) to make up the difference.
Best advice is to keep track of the time he actually takes. Divide that $400 by 10 working days. Pay him only the amount of days worked.
Transportation IS a cost of doing business and your contractor is simply itemizing it. I suppose he could have added a per diem for, say, insurance as well.
I'd be less worried about how he arrived at the total and be more concerned with what he proposes to do and how that price compares to other estimates you have received.
It's an odd way to account for overhead/profit. Especially listing only one item. The usual way is to figure the cost of the job and just add a percentage to that. Since I haven't seen the job or the estimate, I can't say if this is a just accounting or another a way to get more money.
Get other estimates and compare costs that way.
I agree with Mike K, it's simply an itemization of a cost of doing business, apparently so the customer can appreciate it more. Frankly, I wouldn't care if he had a "get out of bed in the morning" charge as long as the overall price was right and I had confidence in his work.
I would focus my attention on what he says he will be doing, and perhaps how, and what materials he will use, and prior customers opinions of his work and methods. I think he probably decided to break out the truck do to all the publicity of higher gas prices, perhaps hoping customers would think "oh yeah, that's gotta be expensive, all that driving around".
So many people think that work starts when they arrive and stops as they leave the job, while it points out there is more to doing business, with the recent spike in energy costs and insurance, many have chosen to add a surcharge to assist versus change labor rate.
Frankly, I wouldn't care if he had a "get out of bed in the morning" charge as long as the overall price was right and I had confidence in his work.
I like that one. Off to redo pricing schedule... :-)
It seems away to "explain" his costs in a way that makes sense to a people. They key point is what he's charging, what you're getting, and in the end if you think that's fair.


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"Going into at least January, you would expect the Fed to take rates to 4.5 per cent in the US, possibly up to 4.75 per cent by March. If that's the case, then the US dollar is more likely to rally . . . over . . . the next three to six months than decline, so the Aussie is going to be under pressure."
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This NASA New Investigator Program proposal's overall objective is to improve our ability to estimate snow water equivalent (SWE) using airborne and spaceborne microwave radar. Funded by a 3 year NASA Energy and Water-cycle Sponsored (NEWS) research grant which ended August 2009, the PI for this proposal developed a large database of microwave radar measurements covering a wide range of sensor parameters and snow conditions. This existing database will be accurately calibrated and used in this proposed work to improve estimates of SWE from microwave radar. Over a billion people worldwide depend on snow-melt for water supply. Estimating the snow water equivalent (SWE)- the amount of fresh water that a given area of snow represents - is required for water resource management, hydro-power and flood forecasting. Increases in temperature and precipitation will significantly alter the distribution of snow, greatly complicating prediction of this already poorly understood but important water resource. Estimating SWE using remote sensing techniques remains problematic, as manual ground-truth measurements in typically highly variable snow conditions are time-consuming. Microwave remote sensing has great potential for giving scientists and practitioners information about SWE at a global scale throughout the year. Microwaves penetrate clouds, providing a significant advantage over optical techniques. This project will leverage large databases collected during the past 3 years as part of the NASA CLPX-II campaign and measurements made throughout the season at a high levation study site in Colorado. Databases were collected using a ground-based microwave radar, covering a wide range of sensor parameters and in a wide range of well-characterized snowpack conditions, spanning the spatial and temporal variability of snow commonly observed in both mountainous and Arctic environments. A previous 3 year NASA Energy and Water-cycle Sponsored (NEWS) research project funded this PI for 3 yrs of data collection; this New Investigator Proposal will provide funding to 1) test microwave radar retrieval algorithms for SWE over a wide range of both sensor and snowpack parameters using these recently collected large existing ground-based radar databases, 2) compare ground-based radar measurements to coincident data collected from airborne sensors (POLSCAT, LiDAR) during CLPX-II to study the effect of sub-pixel snow heterogeneity and compare SWE estimates from the 3 independent sensors. This project is low risk and offers a large benefit at low cost as the data have already been collected. In addition, funding is requested to maintain a continuous radar throughout the next 3 winters at a well-instrumented site. This project will fund 1 Ph.D. student and 2 undergraduates in collaboration with NASA Idaho Space Grant, and will give a young investigator an opportunity to expand his experience in ground-based radar to data from airborne platforms and radar retrieval algorithms. In collaboration with the Discovery Center of Idaho, several "Science Saturday" field trips will expose underrepresented 4th-8th grade students to remote sensing of snow, and a hands-on exhibit will be developed to illustrate NASA's role in satellite measurements of the snowpack and the importance of the seasonal snowpack to water supply.
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Transformers Prime: Season One(TV) (2011)
The TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as old foes return, legendary heroes rise, and new ones are found in unlikely places. The new EMMY Award winning series TRANSFORMERS PRIME, A Hasbro Studios production, currently airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. and Teletoons in Canada, deepens the epic mythology of both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, while starting a new chapter for a new generation of fans.
For more about Transformers Prime: Season One and the Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray release, see Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on February 14, 2012 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.5 out of 5.
Starring: Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey Combs, Sumalee Montano, Kevin Michael Richardson
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Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray Review
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Reviewed by Martin Liebman, February 14, 2012
Let us light our darkest hour.
There can never be too much of a good thing. It's been almost thirty years since Transformers first dazzled children of the 1980s, the cartoon a wondrous Saturday morning experience, the toys beckoning from store shelves, the two interlocked and in competition with the 1980's other dominant cartoon/toy line, G.I. Joe. The story of Autobots and Decepticons -- robots from a distant world capable of disguising themselves as Earthly planes, trains, and automobiles -- has taken on many shapes and sizes and forms in the years following, some of which might appear downright alien to purists, others still familiar but not exactly as they were back in the glorious heyday of the mid-1980s. Yet though the many different forms the toys have taken, the varied iterations the television shows have embraced, and the numerous stories they have told, it wasn't until Director Michael Bay truly reenergized the franchise with his groundbreaking 2007 live action/digital hybrid feature film that redesigned the robots but left them -- the Autobots in particular -- generally recognizable against the original toy line but built with more care to create realistically-appearing robots, taking into consideration real science rather than building them off of what would sell toys. But the very latest iteration of the Transformers universe comes in the form of Transformers Prime, a series that isn't a continuation of the Michael Bay movie universe but rather one heavily influenced by it, particularly in robot design. It leaves Bay's hyperkinetic action-first and highly-stylized visuals behind in favor of a more balanced, approachable, comfortable pace. Yet Prime's stories are nevertheless engaging, its action slick, and its characters strongly developed. In many ways it's arguably the best take on Transformers since the original, even if the animation sometimes leaves a little to be desired.
The Decepticons are patrolling the remote Western U.S. area of Jasper, Nevada for a stock of Energon, the "lifeblood" of the "autonomous robotic organisms" hailing from the distant world of Cybertron, a world ravaged by war. The Decepticons are an evil race of robots, bent on conquering Earth at all costs. All that's standing in their way is a ragtag group of Autobots, defenders of freedom and of man, led by Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen). The power-hungry Decepticon Starscream (voiced by Steve Blum) has activated a "stellar bridge" through which both the Decepticon leader, Megatron (voiced by Frank Welker), and a powerful substance known as "dark energon" are brought to Earth, the latter a power capable of reviving long-deceased Transformers which Megatron hopes to use to create an undead robotic army to conquer earth and vanquish his Autobot foes. Meanwhile, the only surviving Autobots -- Prime, Arcee (voiced by Sumalee Montano), Bulkhead (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson), Ratchet (voiced by Jeffrey Combs), and the "voiceless" Bumblebee -- remain vigil while keeping a low-profile on Earth and communicating only with a highly trained human liaison, William Fowler (voiced by Ernie Hudson). Protocol and operational security are both threatened when three humans become aware of the Autobots' existence. Rather than allow them to fend for themselves against the Decepticons, they are taken in and cared for by the kindly robots, robots with whom they quickly develop a bond. Teenager Jack Darby (voiced by Josh Keaton) finds himself oddly attracted to the sleek Arcee, who transforms into a world-class motorcycle. Japanese exchange student Miko Nakadai (voiced by Tania Gunadi) bonds with Bulkhead, whom she sees as her powerful protector. Young computer whiz Raf Esquivel (voiced by Andy Pessoa) finds comfort in the presence of Bumblebee. As the last remaining Autobots face unending challenges from their Decepticon enemies, they must grow to trust their new human friends and withstand countless attacks against themselves, humanity, and the universe itself.
It's easy to see that Transformers Prime means business. Though a children's show at heart, the story arcs play with darker themes, including death, revolution, and broken loyalties, and create a palpable sense of danger as the Decepticons scheme to destroy their sworn enemies, no matter the consequences to the world -- and its inhabitants -- around them. Certainly the show isn't nearly as visceral or visually dynamic and gritty as the Michael Bay films, but Prime relies more on theme and feel to tell its story rather than special effects and visual extravagance. That darkness is offset, however, but much-needed and always-welcome humor that's balanced and flows naturally from each story and situation, not wrenched into a scene as was often the case with the Bay films, and the second in particular. But at its core, it's the universal struggle between good and evil that's always defined the Transformers universe, that same almost black-and-white contrast that certainly shaped the 80s version. However, Prime manages to dabble in shades of gray at the same time it plays with those stalwart Transformers concepts. It's all carefully woven together, whether those darker themes and lighter moments, character interaction, tough choices, impossible situations, unacceptable outcomes, surprising twists, shocking pasts, deadly presents, or uncertain futures. Certainly, the show isn't modern poetry, but it's at least a bit more meaty than many of its predecessors, working in more complex themes making it just as much for adults as for children.
Indeed, Prime works in some fantastic story lines and character development, both of which are allowed greater breathing room through the lengthy season and the option for slightly more relaxed pacing in spots, particularly in the seasons' middle stretch. The result is drama that's sometimes even superior to a quality motion picture, and character development that surpasses even some live action television programs. Season one of Prime is defined by the bookend multi-part stories, the first of which introduces the characters and conflicts that will play central to the rest of the season, the second of which is ambitiously dynamic and exciting, ending, even, on a strong cliffhanger that might not be all that original, but that's nothing short of shocking within the Transformers universe. In its stories, the series delves into some fascinating character histories, rewriting much of what audiences before knew about them, and it even boldly creates a new history of Earth, too, which gives significantly more weight, purpose, and immediacy to the action and drama of the last few episodes. Through all of the action, though, the series manages to create a softer, more tender underbelly defined by heightened character interaction and drama. With only five Autobots and three main human characters, the opportunity to forge relationships is constant, and the series doesn't miss. Raf's almost sixth-sense ability to communicate with Bumblebee, Mika's bond with what could be described as her "protector" Bulkhead, and Jack's more adult-oriented relationship with Arcee are all superbly developed and lend more weight to the plot lines. Ratchet's somewhat distant exterior but warming interior towards the humans may be the show's most interesting relational arc, and Prime's role as benevolent leader ties it all together. The dynamics are all very well done, and it's these story lines and relationships that prove the most critical element in making Prime a success, particularly considering it does come up just a bit short with regard to its animation.
Indeed, the animation making up Transformers Prime may be effective, but it's certainly not Pixar. It's a little flat and doesn't always pay attention to detail. While the Transformers themselves show some dings and scratches and general wear and tear on their metallic bodies, humans and many environments are made of simplistic shapes with only the most basic of characteristics developed, and even those only minimally: hair has no movement, clothes are rigid, skin textures are nonexistent. Of course each episode is not a multimillion dollar movie, so expectations need be lowered a bit. With that in mind, it's contextually effective, even if it isn't always pretty. The good news is that all of the aforementioned dramatic elements far outweigh the lower-grade animation. As for character design, these Transformers take after the Michael Bay-inspired characters rather than remaining absolutely true to the 1980s originals. They're fairly svelte and look somewhat more organic than robotic in terms of shape and line; even their mouths move with a more natural, rather than mechanical, motion. The transformations are seamless and the locations suitably developed, whether the sparse Autobot headquarters or the bright and shiny design of the "ground bridge." The voice acting is a real strength; fans will instantly recognize Cullen, but it's Jeffrey Combs' work with Ratchet that's easily the show's finest. Rarely has a voice so perfectly matched both an animated face and its accompanying character traits. For as good as the rest of the voice cast is, Combs absolutely dominates, albeit subtly, and gives both his character and the show a realistic tenor that helps it along immensely. The action scenes are complex and oftentimes dazzling; there's a fair amount of general run-and-gun, straightforward action, but the animators have also created some wonderfully cinematic moments -- notably some real knock-down, drag-out fights between Optimus Prime and Megatron -- that elevate the show several notches, too.
Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray, Video Quality
Transformers Prime: Season One's 1080p transfer isn't all that consistently pretty. Certainly, there are moments when the animation sparkles, but aside from its flatness, there are some technical bugaboos that drag it down considerably. First, the image is greatly hindered by what is oftentimes intense banding. Huge chunks of the image often suffer through terrible bouts, with entire backgrounds sometimes reduced to large masses of bands of poor color transitions. Unfortunately, many a line are jagged, and aliasing appears with some frequency, too. As noted, the animation is naturally flat and often looks to have a plastic-like texture to it. There's no real flow on anything but the Transformers themselves; human hair and clothes offer no real movement or textures. Such elements are very much flat and stiff, but that's inherent to the original elements, not a fault of the Blu-ray transfer. On the flip side, those Transformers can look quite good in close-ups; the digital artists have taken the time to create some fairly complex elements within eyes, faces, various exposed gears, and the like. Their metallic exteriors are scratched, dented, dirty, and generally well-abused, but that's mostly the extent of fine detailing. Colors, likewise, are very flat and lack much range outside of basic shades. The yellows, reds, greens, whites, and blues that make up the Autobots are bright but monochromatic. The Decepticons are a bit colder, favoring rather flat shades of purple and gray. It's all relatively simple, but it's that intense banding, frequent jaggies, and occasional aliasing that really hurt this one. The banding is nothing short of an eyesore, so audiences sensitive to that might want to rent before committing to a purchase.
Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray, Audio Quality
Transformers Prime: Season One features a high quality DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack. "Solid" is the name of the game here; rarely is the track top-tier spectacular, but never is it shoddy. There's a consistently good energy to it and a positive low end in battle scenes as metal hits metal, various objects explode, or Transformers walk with heavy footfalls. Laser blasts sometimes seem to lack a real authoritative punch, but in many instances they're suitably hard-hitting. The many action scenes also play with very natural spacing across what becomes a rather wide soundstage; the surrounds aid in creating an immersive environment, and action gets kicked around the various speakers with natural precision. Ambience is fair, sometimes a bit lacking and sometimes powerfully enveloping, such as a haunting motif that floats around the soundstage in a scene featuring a Transformer graveyard in episode three or the cold blasts of an arctic wind blowing about the listening area in episode seven. Music plays with great spacing and top-notch clarity. Brian Tyler's and Matthew Margeson's score sounds inspired by Star Trek, and the notes are effortlessly reproduced here and throughout the entire range. Dialogue is steady; the track captures all of the little vocalized nuances and it plays with an adequate sense of space in those scenes where it reverberates around more cavernous locales. This is a strong all-around performer that should please fans immensely.
Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray, Special Features and Extras
Transformers Prime: Season One primarily features a large assortment of commentaries with an equally large number of participants and plenty of perspectives that cover nearly every aspect of the Transformers Prime universe. A few additional supplements may be found on disc four.
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Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation
Transformers Prime: Season One is a borderline exceptional animated program. Few shows in this style and for its audience manage such complex themes, quality story lines, excellent character development, and pure fun as this. Certainly the animation isn't quite to the same level of excellence as even the average modern day digital film, but considering cost and audience, not to mention the wonderful voice work, it's fine at the end of the day. Otherwise, there's no real downside here. The episodes are fast-paced, the action intense, and the characters strong. It's comfortably familiar but at the same time its own entity and plays with its own identity. Chances are most Transformers fans -- casual and hardcore alike -- will love Prime. Shout! Factory's Blu-ray release of Transformers Prime features video that leaves a bit to be desired, but the 5.1 lossless soundtrack is strong and the supplements are many. Recommended.
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Whenever an iconic song such as "Hey Jude" or "Don't Stop Believin'" is heard, most people can immediately recognize that The Beatles and Journey are behind it, respectively. In the rich, organic, and evolving world that is video game music, by far the most recognizable tunes stem from the Super Mario Bros. series.
For many of us, this music and all the other iconic themes of Nintendo form the soundtrack of our childhoods, and for some of us, our adulthoods as well. Among gamers, Koji Kondo is known as the man behind this music, but popular name recognition has unfortunately evaded him.
Using the extremely limited hardware of the NES, Koji Kondo was able to create a very iconic theme that would be covered, recreated, and eventually even orchestrated for nearly 30 years. But his iconic music didn't stop with Mario. He would soon create the theme for another iconic Nintendo mascot.
How many of you could possibly imagine running around Hyrule as the legendary hero Link with different music? The music is one of the gorgeous elements of the Legend of Zelda series that many of us look forward to hearing each time a new game is released. The music allows players to connect with the game on a deeper level, and it helps establish purpose in the quest.
And this is just the very tiny tip of the iceberg that is Koji Kondo's career. He has written the soundtrack of Nintendo as a company, and for that, we should all thank him for the contributions that he has made to the industry. So many composers have tried to emulate the catchy and recognizable tunes that he has created. For 30 years, he has made the music that will forever play in the background of our lives.
Which Koji Kondo themes are your favorites?
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Rob Jones said:
With such a large body of great work, it's hard to pick just one. But I'm going for some Delfino Plaza (Super Mario Sunshine), it cheers me up :)
7 months ago
Zach Gibson said:
Such a great choice. Ironically enough, I am literally in the middle of replaying Super Mario Sunshine as I type this. His music in Sunshine is almost like a vacation. So relaxing.
7 months ago
Rob Jones said:
Like a vacation, that's an excellent description of the game!
7 months ago
Zach Gibson said:
It's such an excellent contrast to his score in Super Mario Galaxy. The music was heavily orchestrated and quite bombastic. It added to the cosmic feel of the game.
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