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The UK allowed the terrorist organisation LTTE representatives to live in that country,and the LTTE used to issue statements. Even the UN has declared the LTTE ,a terrorist organisation. Will the UK agree for an international probe ,on this issue,as it is pressurising Sri Lanka to do so?
No matter what the feeling of the Tamils, the civil war was always wrong.
They are the ones who started it, and never expected it to end the way it did.
Brutality is part of war - once you start it, don't expect other's to be docile.
It does seem to me that the peace is a better peace then I had expected. There is also a reconciliation committee in the process
India should be more diplomatic to Sri Lanka as well as the neighbours. No point being so small-minded.
Poverty India has become a laughing stock today because of Mallus at South Block:
1-Recently following the death of a Nigerian in Goa police started to arrest Nigerians...Ambassador of Nigeria in Delhi threatend if this goes on All Indians in Nigeria will be rounded up and deported...moreoever this diplomat sent warning SMS to police chief in Goa...No country will tolerate this except India.
2- Indian High Commissioner in Male (Maldives) was stoned in day light.
3-Now Sri Lanka is laughing
Here are the latest actions of Barbaric SL government HOW IT RESPECT COMMONWEALTH VALUES :
1-Opposition leader was attacked in day light in front of police.
2-The train carried Channel-4 journalists stoped by force in Vavunia by Sinhala goons who doesn`t know what is this Channel-4.THIS WSA ORGANISED BY SINHALA GOVERNMENT TO THREATEN JOURNALISTS.
3- BBC reporter was not allowed to go near SL Sinhala President and security staff confisticated the BBC cameras.
4-All foreign journalists are being followed by Sinhala death squads.
Is this type of place Commonwealth Secretariat selected to hold CHOGM by Kamalesh Sharma who has bent down supporting his decisions and SL government ? Sharma is really working for Commonwealth or someone else?
All the stated actions are also carried out by Indian goons / thugs in India.
BBC reporters are to report only after scrutiny by the GOV goons.
Amnesty International / Human Rights Watch are restricted in India.
Freedom of press and the facts about the GOV misdoings is never reported.
From day one it is the poverty India worked day and night to organise CHOGM in Sri Lanka to white wash the war crime.It is the same poverty India supplied weapons,tanks,planes,chemicals and even troops to masscare Tamils in N-E Sri Lanka.Because of blood in her own hand poverty India is scared to even raise a token protest against SL government even after 800 Indian Tamil fishermen killed by Sinhala navy but when 3 Kerala fishermen were killed by Italian security guard India went to the extent of breaking diplomatic relation with Italy.Another justice to Kerala.
Are we a part of India? this voice is growing daily in Tamil Nadu.
Indian SOUTH BLOCK mallus and same in UN New York work so hard to save Sri Lanka regime and Kamalesh Sharma an ex-Indian Diplomat is now joined with this clique.Sharma almost works like private secretary to SL President.
Private bank accounts of Indian staff invlove in Sri Lanka in London,Delhi and New York should be investigated,
Zimbawe and Fiji were thrown out from commonwealth for minor problems but Sri Lanka No:1 human rights violater in the world is holding CHOGM and SL President will be the President of commonwealth for another 2 years.What happend to the values of Commonwealth ???????
Kudoos for Sharma for making CHOGM a joke for reason only known to him.
Woman Mohan Singh non participation is another eyewash to fool Indian Tamils who have demanded total boycott.
The barber stood mute or rather was in his harem, while the indians offered Helicopter gunships / satellite images / other military hardware to the SLA, now the barber feels pity for the SL Tamils and demands a boycott of CHOGM.
There is one huge big difference between China and India!
That is, China has "one child policy". While India doesn't. This will make many difference in many aspects!
india will export manpower to the world also women.......... in the future, hence NO population Kontrol !
Indian mallu babies are very popular in Middle East
......... so are Ukrainian / Uzbek / Russian / Paki / Lankan / Filipino + Punjabi / Kasmiri..........
Its the lure of Petro $$$$
Dirty drama directed & sponsored by christian missionaries !
The Congress has nothing much to gain or lose in Tamilnadu by way of seats. Coalition partners don't join the main party in a coalition to oblige it. They are hard-headed people very clear about how to get their selfish, short-sighted ends. They have no principle that can not be abandoned in self-service. By PM not going to the CHOGM in Sri Lanka, India's objectives in foreign policy have been compromised to the internal expediency. To permiit states to veto down the Central government does not augur well for India. This is the second instance in recent years where a State government has over-ruled the Central Government in what is unambiguously a central domain under the constitution. The first was when the Chief Minister of West Bengal thwarted the move for a settlement on sharing of the waters of the Teesta river with Bangladesh.
Check the following for how the daily labourers hired by the regime "protest" against the Channel 4 Team.
I wonder how many of the "protesters" know what Channel 4 is!
I ask the editorial team of Economist to guard against partisan views expressed in its pages by biased authors. I would bet a substantial amount of my money on the probability that the author 'AR' is of Arian-Indian origin unlike the Dravidians of Tamil Nadu. Transcending national and regional interests, many Indians are plagued by a deep, genetic level divide between the North and the South (Or Arian-Dravidian) which greatly influences, consciously or otherwise, their decision making. Dissecting decisions made by Indian politicians are better carried out by western experts who, perhaps, would not suffer from strong underlying bias.
You are absolutely right.The same logic,of course, applies to the decisions made by politicians in the Western countries plagued by deep racial divisions.These decisions have to be dissected by the Eastern experts.
Commonwealth is no longer relevant!!!
it is time to dissolve commonwealth thing, the reminder of the colonial brute rule that we rather forget. such meeting does nobody no good any way. if anything it just a colonial tea party.
Simply India can withdraw membership from the commonwealth!
But India wants to be a proud colony of British Empire headed by the Queen!
Let me advance a conspiracy theory!
Indian PM Singh is very worried about that if he goes to Colombo, he could be assasinated by angry Tamils as Rajiv Ghandi was killed by Tamils.
Obviously Singh is a timid coward! He should go to Colombo. Better to wear bullet-proof jacket.
420 Congress has mortgaged mother India to Christian missionaries/ISI Imams/ Mujahideen mullahs & Taliban terrorists
Why don't you think of this, a sailor bashing the head of Sadarji with 303 riffle butt, Rajiv was young and alert so he survived but poor Manmohan wouldn't even with an amour plated turban! hhe! hhe!
You are wrong, Christian Missionaries are NOT in the list of appeasement by the Khan Grace,its only the Moslems that are better off under the Khan Grace Regime,they launder the illeagal money of the Khan Grace thru various shoddy biz operations.
Its NOT the PM that the Tamils are after, its their former Defense Minister, who loaned the SLA 2 Helicopter Gun Ships + Satellite images of Jaffna ...........who will meet similar fate of Rajiv
At this point in time, I have NO interest in India's Internal-Politics!
Regardless of the Motivation, I Salute this Subtle Snub, by his Excellency -the PM Singh!!
This was NEVER, about India or it's Regional Role!!!
This was ALWAYS, about Equal-Human-Rights & Justice!!!!
ALL Power to the People.......
Peace, Love & Respect.
The author appears to talk about democracy, but when it comes to decisions of foreign policy, he or she wants India to ignore Tamil Nadu's opinion. Is it author's own inconsistency that he seems to accuse India of, for whatever reason not spelt out in this article.
If India would mind its own business like China does, the Indian people would have made greater progress than the Chinese. After all, they had from 1947 to begin economic progress whereas the Chinese began only 1979, a good 37 years later.
What's the point of democracy when you have no future and abjectly poor(for millions of Indians)? You cannot eat democracy!
India is in no position to do what the US does i.e. interfering with everybody's business; and look at the impoverishment it has brought to millions of Americans.
Mr. Singh, look after your own, please. Your poor and hungry need you to do more! Stop meddling with Sri Lanka's Tamil problems which India has a hand in helping to create years ago! You are treating the Kashmiris no better!
[AussieLouis2 hours 21 mins ago
Mr. Singh, look after your own, please. Your poor and hungry need you to do more! Stop meddling with Sri Lanka's Tamil problems which India has a hand in helping to create years ago! You are treating the Kashmiris no better!]
Why not practise what you preach and stop meddling with India's problems?
Your lament is valid. But you should not criticise Indians for their lack of competence. Instead, you should blame god for not giving Indians the same intelligence that Chinese have! The intelligence gap between Chinese and Indians is huge!
China is still a poor country!
It is ruled by an evil regime similar to the one in Sri-Lanka!
China is not a model for anything except - counterfeiting, massive human rights violations, illegal land seizures, removing organs from prisoners before execution, massive corruption and dubious rule of law.
How many Chinese are free?
How many (million) Chinese were killed during the reign of Mao?
If you are in China, why don't you Google the following and see what happen:
Democracy, Freedom of speech, Human Rights, the Dalai Lama!
Indians are NOT as THICK as the Singhalese!
You cannot eat democracy!
You are right!
That is why many Chinese leave the country and go to the West as soon as they get some money! Because they want to be free and breathe clean air!
After reading your comment,I know you have little knowledge about China now.As an evilest regime,in fact,China government does far more and better for the poor than India.I am sure that the poor in China will have an armed uprising against the government and kill every government employees they meet if China government does as same as India's.Democracy is important for a country,but democracy in India is only a lie.India and its "democracy" still is a joke for China.If China need more democracy,it will learn from other advanced countris,not India.
You are right,China isn't a model and for most countries and also have a lot of bad experiences about which every body including China government itself know well,every counry should have its own road.After all,Our Oriental Civilization is very different with Western Civilization or Indian,African or ME Civilization.
The common view is that India wasted many of those early independence years with wrong-headed economic policies...
.............. all said in the comments prevail in india too !!
indians are first class gang rapists.
Corrupt to the core.
indians use live bullets in riot control and shoot fleeing people in the back.
Poor are made to remain poor as their benefit programme run by the GOV will be siphoned off by the bureaucrats.
China hardly minds it's own business, for the Chinese, everything is "their" business, so they are invariably entangled in places they step in to. China cannot keep feeding illegitimate and brutal regimes just for the sake of raw materials and food from those countries, Africa is a pretty good example. Unlike India, China has fought with most of its neighbors (USSR, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines and the list goes on). Are you telling me that China's neighbors are aggressors while China is minding its own business?
Whats the point of living and eating under a totalitarian regime where you have to get visa's to move inside your own country, where you have to get permission from your govt to rear children and you are thrown out of your house and belongings when a local party chief figures that your house is in the way of his spanking 6 landed high way to no where and so on. To each its own, you have to enjoy freedom before you can diss it. So far the Chinese have not earned that right. But again, what ever floats your boat, if the people of China are happy with the food and regime, so be it.
India did not create the tamil unrest in Srilanka, the majority Sinhalese did by denying citizenship to thousands of their citizens and by treating their minority as second class citizens. Go "read" the history.
Should the headline be - "How can poor countries afford to go to CHOGM meetings?" Indeed why spend on airline tickets to Sri Lanka when you can spend on the poor? Or was that specific only to India's space program?
Also, the link in the last paragraph is non existent, as in it refers to a location on your computer :-)
Manmohon Sing is appointed P.M. by Sonia Gandhi so he have no power to take any decision.Sonia Gandhi`s only aim to place Her son Rahul on P.M.post so she had taken extreme decision.She is worry about support of DMK or ADMK in next general election to her party.so she prevented P.M.from commonwealth meeting,this is extreme step for small gain, in long run this decision cost great loss to India but narrow minded pigmy politicians always ready to suicide,who can prevent them?
The Tamils in the southern state of Tamilnadu are agitated that their counterparts in Northern Sri Lanka are being humiliated and discriminated against by the Singhalese dominated government.They had also previously supported the LTTE in their struggle for an independent Tamil State in Sri Lanka.This has not been the case with the rest of India,especially after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.This turned everybody else in India against the Tamil Tigers,who have little respect for their brethren in Tamilnadu.The Prime Ministers decision not to attend the Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka is due to pressure from Tamilnadu and from some of his own Tamil ministers. The Commonwealth as an institution is not relevant anymore.There is deep division between the white members of the Commonwealth and the others.This was particularly evident during the last Commonwealth games in Delhi when the western press went hammer and tongs to discredit the games from the very beginning.Attending the Commonwealth summit is no big deal for India.
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December 16, 2013
Robert Solorzano believes that working in a diverse environment is a skill required for an international business major.
December 10, 2013
Robert Solorzano (Manahawkin, NJ), international business major, received a rare opportunity to intern in Hangzhou, China for one month during the summer of 2013.
November 14, 2013
Ebtihal Al-Alwi is pursuing a master's degree in public policy.
November 12, 2013
Dr. Saliba Sarsar received the Award for Academic Excellence
November 04, 2013
The Summer Research Program enables students to work on collaborative research projects under the supervision of School of Science faculty and staff.
October 29, 2013
Provost Pearson and Professor Wang attend 60th year celebration at Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NUST).
October 24, 2013
The largest collection of Superstorm Sandy Oral Histories was released recently at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. Anthropology Professor Edward Gonzalez Tennant and his students collected and transcribed nearly 30 oral histories from residents impacted by the worst natural disaster ever to hit New Jersey.
October 21, 2013
Life Through Hope
October 16, 2013
Grant will help in post Superstorm Sandy relief effort
September 27, 2013
The scholarship provides academic assistance for two academic years and a summer internship with NOAA.
September 26, 2013
Political Science Student Daniel Roman was elected as Vice Chair of Political Affairs for the Young Democrats of America College Caucus.
During her visit, the First Lady received a donation of over 13,000 books for the people of Tanzania from the Monmouth University Library.
September 18, 2013
MU will continue its work to enhance the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal
August 28, 2013
Professor of History Julius Adekunle was featured in the Asbury Park Press on August 23.
August 23, 2013
President Brown was featured in the Star Ledger on August 23.


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The Inyo National Forest surrounds the entire town of Mammoth Lakes and contains almost all of the Eastern Sierra within its borders, including most of the trails, roads, ski resorts and other recreational facilities locals and visitors use.
That is why revising an old management plan for the forest, which is underway as of this month, is such a big undertaking—and that is why forest officials are asking for public input about how to do it, with a public meeting on April 4 in Bishop.
Ross wins at Squaw, Mancuso third
Mammoth Olympic ski racer Stacey Cook ran a great race last week at Squaw Valley, but came up short by the merest of margins.
Racing on Friday, March 22, Cook crossed the line just one one-hundreth of a second behind winner Laurenne Ross.
Veterans show up big in penultimate race
Some might say winter disappears with the vernal equinox, others may pinpoint Easter.
But in Mammoth, spring doesn't happen until the racers in the Village Championships are through with their business, and that means April 10 this year.
April 6 barbeque marks seven years since Mammoth tragedy
It has been seven years, but for those who were in Mammoth on that day, April 6 will always be indelibly—and tragically—marked.
Perfect conditions for Sixth Annual race
While Eastern Sierra and California athletes filled the Mammoth Biathlon racing rosters, a pair of elite athletes from New Hampshire and Washington dominated the top tier of the competition last weekend.
Katrina Howe, a New England biathlete, and Casey Smith, from Winthrop, Wash., took the top elite spots on Sunday, March 24, at the sixth annual Mammoth Winter Biathlon.
A large high-pressure ridge is breaking down
Just in time for spring, winter weather could come back.
For the past three months, almost every storm heading to the Eastern Sierra didn't.
Instead, blocked by a persistent and massive high-pressure ridge, the storms have funneled east, keeping California high and dry and giving the Great Plains and eastern United States a winter to remember.
Last Friday's terrible air quality was due to a huge dust storm that arose in China's Gobi Desert
Last Friday, the Mammoth Times stated on its website that the poor air that day was due to a prescribed burn near Tom's Place.
It seemed the logical explanation, since we had just received a press release about the burn that morning.
MMSA now says land trade is on backburner, residents push back
Some June Lake residents are still frustrated over June Mountain Ski Area's uncertain future and they were not assuaged this past week when they discovered that a proposed land trade had been assigned to a Congressional committee for review—without their knowing.
There are no suspects in a possible attempted burglary in Walker that occurred Tuesday, March 19, and the Mono County Sheriff's department wants local residents to remember to lock their doors and be alert.
The call about the possible burglary came in at about 11:30 a.m., according to a sheriff's department news release.
"Deputies were dispatched to Walker for the report of two unknown suspects, dressed in dark clothing, who had entered a residence through an unlocked door," the news release stated.
A 17-year-old Mammoth resident is facing robbery charges after allegedly holding up a pair of 12-year-old skateboarders at a bus stop.
The suspect, whose name was not released by the MLPD, was taken to the Juvenile Detention Facility in Independence following his arrest.
According to a news release distributed by the MLPD, the crime occurred on Saturday, March 23.
The victims were waiting at the stop in front of the Mammoth Lakes Rite Aid when the suspect approached and demanded money and threatened to take their skateboards if they didn't comply.
Taxpayers absorb $199 expense
After years of arguing over hundred of thousands of dollars—millions, even—the Mammoth Town Council this past week dealt with a much more manageable expense item of $199.
Joins Inyo County as Deputy CAO
Pam Hennarty, who since 2004 has led the push for affordable housing in Mammoth, announced her resignation as Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc, effective April 12.
Hennarty made the announcement at the March 11 MLH Board of Directors meeting, and iterated her announcement at the Mammoth Town Council meeting on Wednesday, March 20.
Residents prioritize list of projects, library is number one
Crowley Lake has set the bar high for community facilities in the past several years, adding a community center, a community garden, and other facilities.
This week, the community set the bar even higher, asking permission from the county supervisors on a plan for a new library, with other projects to follow in the next 10 years.
Although the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is one of the federal agencies affected by the sequestration, monitoring the Long Valley Caldera's volcanic activity will continue uninterrupted, according to county officials.
According to Mono County Supervisor Fred Stump, even if an employee has to take a furlough day, the monitoring of the area will continue.
According to Mono County Supervisor Larry Johnston, Mammoth Dog Teams will be in a movie.
Johnston, speaking Tuesday to the county supervisors, gave an update on the Dog Teams saga, noting that owner Jim Ouimet finally had a key to a place he could use on the property after a decade of wrangling over the issue.
"After I talked to him, he sent me a picture of a bunch of his dogs and an overturned dog sled and it looked to me like all the dogs were dead," he said. "Then he told me it was for a movie shoot."


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February 08, 2014 - 11:30 am to 03:30 pm
Macy's Arts Sampler returns in 2014 with three Saturdays of free art all across our region. Discover the arts that make Cincinnati amazing with free theater, music, dance, crafts, museum tours and more. This annual event is generously sponsored by our friends at Macy's.
See more at: http://www.theartswave.org/connect/macys-arts-sampler
11:30a.m.–12:15p.m. 1:00–1:45p.m. 2:30–3:15p.m. |
Fath Auditorium |
Madcap Puppets: Fantastic Fairytales Meet the King's Royal Court Jester, Flump! Flump accidently overhears a plot by the wizard Glistor to turn the King into a mouse. As he entertains and amazes the audience with fantastic fairy tales, Flump tries to discover a way to save the King! |
11:30a.m.–12:00p.m. |
Great Hall |
Zaba va Dance: East European Folk Dance The word zabava in Russian stands for joy, fun and pleasure. Experience all of these emotions and more while this group of cultural dance enthusiasts performs. |
12:30–1:00p.m. |
Great Hall |
NrityArpana School of Performing Arts: Journey to India Families are invited to experience India through cultural activities and performances of students and patrons of NrityArpana |
2:00–2:30p.m. |
Great Hall |
Bacchanal Steel Band: Island Time This steel drum quartet performs a variety of music, from calypso and pop to classical on instruments made from 55-gallon oil barrels. The program concludes with audience members joining us as part of the "engine room" for an exciting finale! |
3:00–3:30p.m. |
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Sakura Ladies Chorus: Music of Japan: Past and Present Enjoy this Japanese chorus as they sing traditional, folk, as well as contemporary popular music of Japan. |


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Greinke looks to stay sharp in Interleague series
Following rainout, Gibson takes mound to open set at Target Field
The Twins saw their scheduled game against the Tigers and Justin Verlander postponed due to weather on Sunday, but it won't get any easier with the Dodgers and Zack Greinke coming to town on Tuesday for the start of a three-game Interleague series at Target Field.
The Twins are plenty familiar with Greinke, as he played with the Royals from 2004-10, including winning the American League Cy Young Award in '09.
Greinke hasn't fared well against Minnesota in the past, as he's 4-8 with a 4.73 ERA in 22 outings, including 18 starts. But he's off to another impressive start this year, as he's 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings.
He's also in the midst of a streak of 16 starts of at least five innings without allowing more than two runs.
"What I really try to do," said Greinke, "is try not to have a bad game, and it's been working for a while."
Greinke will also be facing a Twins team that is second in the Majors in runs scored per game, buoyed by the fact they also lead the Majors in walks. The Twins walked eight times in their last game in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.
"I think everybody is just trying to get on base, and there's always conversation about it," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "A lot of our hitters have a few more at-bats in this league and understand it a bit more. It's experience and not panicking in certain situations. They're doing a lot better at that. We're striking out a little too much, but that goes along with it by going deep in counts. But it's an effort, and it's experience."
Right-hander Kyle Gibson will also be looking to bounce back from his worst start of the year, as he was hit hard by the Rays on Tuesday, giving up seven runs on 10 hits over just three innings. Gibson, who will be making his fifth start of the season, saw his ERA rise from 0.93 to 3.63 because of his subpar outing.
"I don't think I did anything too differently, other than the fact that I didn't execute and they did a good job up there of working the at-bats," said Gibson, who saw his scheduled start on Sunday pushed back because of the rainout.
Dodgers: Ramirez sustains bruised right thumb
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez left Saturday's game against the Rockies in the fourth inning with a bruised right thumb. He was jammed by a pitch with the knob of the bat, bruising the bone near the base of his thumb. Ramirez was given a planned day off Sunday, and he expects to be fine.
"I'm good," Ramirez said. "It had nothing to do with my surgery [to repair a torn ligament in the thumb last year]."
Twins: Willingham getting close to swinging the bat
Outfielder Josh Willingham said his left wrist is continuing to feel better, and he remains hopeful he'll be able to swing the bat by early next week. Willingham, who is on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 7 with a small fracture in his wrist, will need a rehab assignment once he's deemed healthy enough to play.
"It's feeling a lot better," Willingham said. "It's a little point-tender, so once that goes away I can hit. As soon as that tenderness goes away, I'll start swinging."
Worth noting
• Rain is in the forecast for Tuesday's game, and it could lead to the game being delayed or postponed.
• The Dodgers last played at Target Field in 2011, with the Twins taking two out of three. The Twins are 6-3 against the Dodgers in Interleague Play.
• Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday. Kershaw allowed one run (a home run) on two hits in five innings in a rehab start with Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga on Friday night in a no-decision. But the Dodgers haven't announced whether he'll need another rehab start before rejoining the rotation.
• Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki is off to a hot start offensively as he leads all Major League backstops with 19 RBIs.
• Minnesota rookie Josmil Pinto drew his 17th walk of the season on Saturday to set the club's rookie record for walks in the month of April. Tim Teufel held the previous record, as he walked 16 times as a rookie in April in 1984.
• Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe sustained a left triceps contusion on Saturday when he was hit by a pitch on his left arm. But he's expected to be ready to play on Tuesday, as he was in Sunday's lineup before the game was rained out.
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Hospital of the University of Pennsyvania
Last Modified: November 1, 2001
This book was written by a child with Burkitt's lymphoma because he felt that there were not enough books for kids about cancer. It is written in his own words, with his own spelling and handwriting (i.e. keymotherapy, radiashun, and toomers). His brothers helped him with the illustrations. It is his personal description of how kids can deal with "cansur."
The summary says: "Kathy's love of hats comes in handy when the
chemotherapy treatments she receives for her cancer make her hair
fall out."
Reprinted with permission from the Winter 1993 newsletter of FOCUS on
Until now, I couldn't understand why my daughter, who is very
intelligent, hated school so much. Reading this book opened my eyes to
different signals that she was sending me. I was too busy to really
notice these signals because my youngest son, Michael, was diagnosed
with hepatoblastoma six weeks after his birth and until now my blinders
were on. The focus of our family was on Michael's treatment and other
problems were pushed aside.
This book showed how these learning disorders from ever so slight to
major disabilities might effect your child. It also tells you how to
choose a program that will help your child and where to get the support
you need. This book serves as a guide to parents, as well as teacher of
learning disable children. If yo suspect anything, it would be worth
Reviewed by: Linda Danhart, FOCUS on Oncology Member.
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 1993 newsletter of FOCUS on
The Angel Who Forgot is a lovely metaphor of how memory can heal. It
tells the story of a little angel who possesses the powers to heal sick
children. When the angel loses his pony in the forest, he denies his
memories of the pony, and in his grief, loses his powers to help a young
child who needs him. With the help of the child's wise and compassionate
mother, the little angel learns to face his memories and sorrow, and in
turn recovers his power to heal.
Reviewed by: Leslie Brennan
Reprinted with permission from the Winter 1992 newsletter of FOCUS on
Author's Note: "My daughter Kathy was nine years old when she
began to complain about pain in her arm. Her doctor
recommended an X-ray, and a biopsy confirmed my worst fears.
Kathy had cancer - Ewing's sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that
typically strikes children and young adults. It was then that
our family's long struggle with cancer began. I'm Having a Bone Marrow Transpant
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Design for Manufacture / Oxley Woods
"Oxley Woods achieves something which should have happened sixty years ago. This is mass factory- produced housing, erected in three days, incorporating top technology, top energy performance, varied house designs, a choice of cladding materials and a wide variety of estate layouts. It is radical, innovative and an outstanding step away from the tradition mud and mess of the domestic building site.
The project represents a thorough-going attempt at innovation within the all-too risk-averse conventional housebuilders' market. It points the way forward to achieving high environmental standards in quality housebuilding where design comes first."
Manser Medal Judges
Oxley Woods is the first of the Design for Manufacture competition winners to be built. In April 2007 the first houses went on sale, with residents moving into the homes in Summer 2007.
The variety of house types and sizes and range from two to five bedroom houses, most with gardens and including housing association lets, shared ownership and traditional sales, has encouraged a varied and vibrant community to build up in
Residents have responded enthusiastically to their new homes, in particular the larger living spaces and sustainable benefits.
The houses were designed to exceed 2002 Part L Building Regulations, meeting Code Level 3 in the Code for Sustainable Homes. It is predicted that the good insulation and airtight design of the homes, in conjunction with the low energy ventilation system of the EcoHat, will significantly reduce the energy required to heat and cool the homes compared to standard homes.
RSHP is continuing to work with service engineer RYBKA and manufacturer Wood Newton to explore the next phase of work on the design of the house, with the aim of building on higher density sites with mid rise apartments, mixed tenure blocks and as individual homes, and using proven technology to reach Code Level 4-6 for carbon dioxide emissions in the Code for Sustainable Homes.
The volume of the house is adaptable both in terms of orientation, regional variation of scale, proportion and material and is conceived for life-long living, with an inherent flexibility both in the short and long term. Internal layouts are free-span – ie without structural pillars and walls, maximising flexibility. To further enhance the range of choice, RRP envisages a range of add-on elements to give distinct identity. These elements include canopies, balconies, planted walls and study rooms.
Modern Methods of Construction allow components to be manufactured off-site, either as modules or 'flat-pack' for ease of transportation. Not only does this decrease construction times, it also reduces waste and energy used in the transportation of materials to site. Even without the distinctive EcoHat, the Oxley Woods houses represent a reduction of approximately 27 per cent in carbon dioxide emissions, compared with a conventional new-build house of similar size. This reduction rises to almost 40 per cent with the inclusion of the EcoHat, 50 per cent when the EcoHat is attached to a hot water system, and more than 70 per cent if the EcoHat utilises geothermal energy sources through a local bore hole.
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The image of the plump, red apple on Rebecca Smondrowski's election website was not marked with the endorsement of Montgomery County's teacher's union, but, by Nov. 6, it did not seem to matter.
Smondrowski won the open District 2 seat on the Montgomery County Board of Education, with 9,343 more votes than Fred Evans, or 163,598 of 319,053 total votes, according to updated results posted Sunday on the county's Election Board website that includes two absentee canvasses.
More than 13,000 provisional ballots still need to be reported, so mathematically, Evans could take the District 2 seat. However, both campaigns have declared Smondrowski the winner.
Smondrowski, of Gaithersburg, is the fourth candidate of 24 in the last seven school board races to be elected without the endorsement from the Montgomery County Education Association, according to information provided by the teacher's union.
Smondrowski said it took work to take a bite out of the Apple Ballot.
"I was definitely concerned about [not receiving the endorsement]," Smondrowski said. "I feel like without it, I had to step up my campaign double. ... Do you think it made a difference for me? Absolutely. I had to make an extra effort to talk to people, and tell them why to choose me."
Evans, of Rockville, said he had a gut feeling he had lost the election when he saw early voting results that showed Smondrowski in the lead.
"She was obviously out there, and she ran a good campaign, and folks made their decision," Evans said.
Doug Prouty, MCEA president, said he was disheartened to hear that Evans didn't make it through.
"It was a very close race," he said.
But Prouty said that despite the loss, the Apple Ballot is not losing steam.
Andrew J. Rotherham, co-founder and partner at Bellwether Education, agrees with Prouty.
The Apple Ballot still carries as much weight as it has in the past, despite overall declining public opinion of unions, he said.
"Unions are facing a range of problems," Rotherham said, "but with the teachers union, there is still sort of a halo effect there."
Evans said he realizes that the attitude toward unions has taken a turn, but said Maryland does not have the same anger or bitterness as other states, such as Wisconsin, where a controversial collective bargaining law recently was struck down by the courts, or Chicago, where, in September, teachers went on strike.
Prouty said he believes that candidates who are accepting of the teachers union value its endorsement.
The endorsement helps not only because they may receive campaign funds from the state's teachers union, but also because they can place MCEA's apple on their campaign literature and yard signs, and get manpower at polling places. This year, the Maryland State Education Association donated $6,000 to Evans.
The power that the Apple Ballot has may start to diminish as voters — parents especially — are able to access information more easily through the Internet, Rotherham said.
"Research shows that parents are using technology more and more to become more savvy consumers of schools," Rotherham said. "... To the extent that the information flow starts to become more democratized, you will see a change. But it will take a while."
Smondrowski said the teachers union endorsement has more power than it should.
"I don't think the [endorsement] process is as fair as it should be," she said. "[The endorsement] is picked by a committee. In some extent, people take it, knowing it is not completely unbiased."
Smondrowski said she was glad to receive the backing from Service Employees Union International Local 500, the union that represents support staff in schools.
The two unions have not split their endorsements for at least 10 or 15 years, said Christopher Honey, Local 500 spokesman.
The union liked what Smondrowski offered the school board, and she appealed to the groups that the union supports, such as paraeducators and bus drivers, Honey said.
Honey thinks the union's support played a major role in her win — SEIU sent representatives to about 40 to 50 polling places in the county on Election Day to campaign for Smondrowski, and donated $1,000 to her campaign.
It was the grass-roots element of Smondrowski's campaign that she said she is most proud of — the fact that so many of her friends and people she has worked with in the community supported her and campaigned on her behalf.
"It was definitely a team effort," Smondrowski said. "I'm grateful for the support of the two unions, but mostly the community members, the elected officials and the PTA, who really gave up their time for me. I can never express how much it means to me."
Evans said he is disappointed, but not depressed.
"I'll bounce back," he said. "I already have."


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Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
Plum Creek Nature Center
This center features local natural history exhibits, hands-on displays for children, and family programs that are offered throughout the year. Picnic facilities and camping are available by reservation.
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
A local favorite since 1928, White Pines is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare, and its two year-round 18-hole courses are situated on 240 beautiful acres. Banquet facilities are perfect for golf outings, weddings, business or social events, large and small.
Bensenville Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park
Illinois' only indoor/outdoor aquatic park features seven water slides, a lazy river, two zero-depth entry pools, a spray play area, diving well, sand playground and two concession stands.
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
Situated on 45 beautiful acres, this nine-hole, 2205-yard, Par 32, executive length course offers the perfect course for a quick round of great golf.
Wilderness Falls
Two mini golf courses, batting cages and an arcade are located at this family fun spot near Clow Airport.
Bolingbrook Park District
Providing over 2,100 opportunities for recreation. Relax, have fun and embrace the power of recreation.
Rocket Ice Arena
Come feel the thrill of the chill at the Rocket Ice Arena, offering programs for all ages and ability levels in figure skating and hockey.
Bolingbrook Golf Club
Bolingbrook Golf Club combines the elements of a world-class facility and championship golf. Featuring an Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest designed golf course, a learning academy, clubhouse with lounge, two full-service restaurants, and banquet facilities.
Brookfield Zoo
There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centers
Family entertainment center featuring hundreds of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, Go Karts & Batting Cages, Restaurant/Party room featuring karaoke. October Haunted House (www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com). Birthday party and group packages available.
Carol Stream Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers over 400 acres of parks, 5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & fitness & active adult programs.
CITY:Carol Stream
Coral Cove Water Park
Dive into this beach-themed water park with 2 tall tube slides, drop-slide, diving well, walk-in swimming pool, splash 'n spray playground, sand play area and café. Locker rooms, showers & family restrooms. Available for group rentals for 50-1500 people.
CITY:Carol Stream
Brunswick Zone - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY:Carol Stream
Centennial Fountain and Arc
A 90-foot jet stream creates an arc across the Chicago River for ten minutes on the hour.
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
Chicago Park District
Come out and play with the Chicago Park District. Founded in 1934, the Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks.
Shedd Aquarium
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever seen eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Said hello to a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Immersed yourself in a flooded Amazon forest? Or met a friendly beluga whale? You can do it all at Shedd! Photo courtesy of the John G. Shedd Aquarium
Spirit of Chicago Cruises
For a whole new way to experience Chicago, get out on the water with Spirit of Chicago. Come aboard for a fun, energetic cruise experience you won't forget. You'll enjoy delicious food and drink, friendly service and great entertainment with Chicago's sparkling skyline as your backdrop. Join Spirit for a lunch, dinner or special event cruise, or consider Spirit for your next group event.
William W. Powers Conservation Area
Offering fishing, waterfowl hunting, picnicking, and winter sports. At the center of its attraction is Wolf Lake, segmented by dikes and offering six miles of shoreline to bank anglers.
Chicago Public Beaches
Chicago's 26 miles of lakefront and beaches are free and open to residents and visitors alike. In fact, they were foremost in Daniel Burham's plan to make Chicago's lakefront and beaches always open and unobstructed for the public to enjoy. And to this day, you can see that his vision is still alive and well, from the joggers and volleyball players to the swimmers and sail boaters who take to the lakefront every day. Of course, admission is free.
Diversey River Bowl
Find open bowling every night, rock music, a light show and a restaurant.


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Systemwide Events Calendar
Philosophy Final Oral
October 16, 12:30pm - 2:30pmManoa Campus, Sakamaki D-302
Rehabilitating Momentariness: A Critical Revision of the Buddhist Doctrine of Momentariness
Event Sponsor
Itsuki Hayashi, Philosophy, Manoa Campus
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Wednesday, October 16 | |
7:30am | The Wellness Center - Fitness Class Schedule Maui Campus, Pilina Bldg., Wellness Center |
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- Release Date: May 25, 2012
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Nov 5, 2014All i could say after seeing this movie was, "What did I just sit through?" Hard to follow story, confusing logic by all characters, and all together too complicated for an average movie goer. if you want to explain what happened to me, go see it, but if not, STEER CLEAR!
Oct 15, 2014Simply left me speechless. One of the best films I've seen. Odd, sweet, funny, and finally we see Bruce Willis acting well. The characters are caricatures and don't even realise it. The typically Andersonian style of cinematography is unbelievably colourful. It doesn't have a specific point and isn't trying to have one.
The score by Desplat is marvellous. Better than the Tenenbaums. -
Sep 1, 2014Moonrise Kingdom is a magical journey painted by Wes Anderson and his partner-in-crime Roman Coppola. In addition to being one of Anderson's most stunning films, it is also unbelievably special. Moonrise is some of the best writing, directing and acting of the year.
Jun 8, 2014In a scene, the boy grabs both breasts of the girl and she says it'll grow. Killing a poor dog. Overall nothing interesting from Wes other than Child porn and cruelty movie.
May 30, 2014
Apr 16, 2014A rather odd movie, good one to watch, but a bit cheesy. The story is good, it has some depth, the actors are nice, the direction is decent. Overall, an okay movie if not that cheesiness.
Apr 3, 2014
Mar 31, 2014Genuinely the first film I fell asleep in, the start of the film seemed to be kicking off well, but the story is beyond boring and at times is really creepy. Especially a scene where they are dancing together/kissing. They're both barely out of the womb
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Dec 18, 2013This is my favourite movie of all time. It's beautifully shot, impeccably scripted, and perfectly acted. I've easily seen this 7 times and can't wait until the next viewing.
Dec 3, 2013This absolutely a wonderful piece of art. I am still in shock it was snubbed by the academy. Beautifully shot, magical art direction, well cast and portrayed, intelligent score and charming story.
Nov 29, 2013This movie was funny all the way throughout. It did center everything with corny acting from the kids, but so what? Much better than some other ones, I'll give you that. It's a love story, so some may find it unentertaining.
Nov 3, 2013I found this a rather odd movie, but a good one nonetheless. The characters and the plot are unique and memorable. Superb acting in my honest opinion from both the known actors and the younger ones. Well-paced and a fitting environment with nice scenery add to the mix. Won't say it's a must watch, but definitely something that people should look into if they like intelligent and quirky movies.
Nov 2, 2013Being young is not the complicated phase in the film but following your heart in every decision. This film gives a lot of colors that enable everyone to come in to and feel the chills and thrills.
Oct 23, 2013Wes Anderson's best in my opinion. Typical style with the weird quirky humor and oddness but done amazingly well. Love his movies and this one is his masterpiece I think.
Sep 24, 2013
Sep 18, 2013Moonrise Kingdom is one of those movies that sticks with you or a long time, if not forever. The performances and sweet, quirky themes just leave you feline hint melancholy and a hint of happiness. And it's also fun to watch a critically-acclaimed movie where the lead actor lives behind one of your best friends!
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Jun 29, 2013I can't get past the robotic delivery of the dialog...or the perfect wardrobe on everyone, or the perfect camera shot symmetry, or every delivery and set piece in perfect time. I'm dying in the rigidity. It bleaches the emotion out of the picture. I'm just not built that way.
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May 19, 2013i know everyone has different taste .but the 2 movies that have been the least entertaining to me in my life are american beauty and moonrise kingdom i really enjoyed true blood and rushmore
May 18, 2013
Apr 18, 2013A wonderfully darkened piece from Anderson's bag. According to me, it's the best Anderson movie so far. You can sue me for saying this, but it's also probably the best of 2012. Loved the craftsmanship. Loved the acting. Loved the quirky camera movements. Loved the story. Oh hell! What am I talking about! Loved the whole thing!!!!
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Mar 23, 2013Loved this movie. If you can have the patience to sit through it all its a truley wonderful film. everything from the scenery, costumes, script all amazing. I truley love this director.
Mar 16, 2013Wes Anderson films are just not for me. This one has some really good performances including my favorite Edward Norton, but for me like all of Anderson's movies I got bored.
Feb 9, 2013Great movie. Period. Enjoyed every second of it. Solid soundtrack, great script, great acting, one of Wes Anderson's best films yet. Cannot wait for his next flick.
Feb 8, 2013Película correcta, que mantiene las obsesiones de Anderson: colores, diálogos, actores. Lo nuevo son las actuaciones de la pareja de niños y los roles que cumplen, estos son personajes llenos de deseos que los adultos no entienden (a lo Simona Vinci) y se espantan. Temáticamente una loa al amor, mas uno que incluye las roturas de la mirada insolente de la niñez
Feb 8, 2013Didn't like the characters (the lead boy and girl), the flat 2D cinematography was nauseating (every shot is either side on, front on, top down, no angles, no depth), and the story was just a little too quirky for me, although I appreciate the attempt :)
Great cast, but ultimately the whole thing just felt like it was a movie made by a hipster, featuring hipsters, for hipsters. -
Jan 27, 2013Although i usually like to troll directors inert to stylistic changes and evolution, W. Anderson always manages to sneak up. And now, i must confirm that Moonrise Kingdom is an extra quality piece of Anderson's craftsmanship.
Jan 10, 2013Moonrise Kingdom isn't a movie, its is a disgrace to movies. Never has a movie been so brainless coupled with one of the worst directing jobs i have ever seen. The movie ask if the boy and girl need mental help, the real question is whether the people who made the movie need mental help. A movie i never want to lay eyes on again.
Jan 9, 2013While its beyond quirky and weird script, acting, and direction has been applauded by many, I fail to see what is exceptionally great about this film. The entire concept honestly seemed intriguing, but it just felt too...well that's just it...I don't know how to describe this film. I am not sure whether I thought it was a unique mediocre film or a complete blunder.
Jan 6, 2013This is just Wes Anderson at his best. A funny and cute screenplay that shows what it is like to be a kid and the theatricality of young love. If you like quirky movies that aren't the usual Kathrine Hiegel wreck then watch this. It will entertain you and give you a soft warm glow inside you.
Jan 2, 2013Unrestrained whimsey does not a narrative make. Self-conscious directing, formal presentational acting and a broad sense of humor that shifts gears in an ungainly way makes character after character into unlikable buffoons. Last time I'm bothering to watch a Wes Anderson film. If you loved The Life Aquatic, this is more of the same with more of everything except story.
Dec 30, 2012The more I see of the end-of-year blockbusters destined for awards, the more I appreciate this quirky, sweet film destined to be enjoyed and eventually watched again. The actors seemed to have fun and the viewer does, too. Giving it a 9 only because (in my opinion) it's not as great as "The Royal Tenenbaums."
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Dec 15, 2012The story itself is already fascinating, but it doesn't hurt at all that its misfit characters' journey is beautifully told by the quintessential filmmaker of the misfits. Moonrise Kingdom is one of those few cases in which bold formalism doesn't lead to a cold time at the movies. Actually, it's all the opposite.
Dec 13, 2012
Dec 10, 2012This film is a success, a blending of genres that created this film of children to adults in an adventure splendid film. With a little peculiar photography in these times and mainly as the direction I've been this script very well.
Dec 8, 2012Quirky for the sake of being quirky. Too cute for its own good. Take the star talent from the film and it never makes the screen. I have to give this film a weak six. It is interesting enough to keep your attention, but weak enough to have your mind wandering on a regular basis.
Dec 3, 2012beautiful film. The people that are talking smack about this film are so stupid it makes me sick to my stomach. Someone even talked about pedophilia. OMG people can be so stupid I just want to punch them in the face.
Nov 24, 2012This was the first Wes Anderson movie I have seen, and I loved it. You know, it just shows you love can start at any age and last for an eternity. The filming was great. The actors were outstanding. The boy, Jared Gilman and the girl, Kara Hayward were so funny and I hope I see them in more films. Its just a fun filled loving movie that I will definitely watch again sometime.
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Nov 11, 2012I like quirky films, with odd characters and this film have both of these things. I was looking for more laughs but was a solid period based film. The casting is perfect as is the array of colors making the scenes jump off the screen. I would not call this a classic but recommended but a view or two.
Nov 11, 2012
Nov 10, 2012Finest script work and wonderful con-conventional typical wes anderson type powerful potrayal of a catastrophic incident in a calmly village. Do love it...
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Nov 5, 2012The film is set and edited with a master's perfection and each scene is cut so precisely, that within the first five minutes you're enchanted by Anderson's world. But, I believe it is this same style that prevents the film from being great, as the cookie cutter feel of it all eventually becomes tiresome.
Nov 4, 2012A film filled with simple pleasures. Wes Anderson films are an acquired taste. Like all acquired tastes, you can understand why other people don't enjoy them, but you pity them for it.
Nov 3, 2012All well(direction,actors and screenplay).The boy made mistakes but he solved it too fast;it's a great character.It's better than Skyfall and one of the best romance movies I ever seen.
Nov 3, 2012Moonrise Kingdom is probably Wes Anderson's most accomplished movie... Everything is beautiful : the colors are dreamlike, the music is exuding the 60 's and the scenario joyfully childish. Did I forget to mention how good every actor ?
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Nov 2, 2012A great story but Wes Anderson's trademark tweeness and arty shannanigans just take me out of the moment. There's that air of unrealism that typifies most of his films. Also a bit dissapointed to see great actors like Bill Murray being wasted in shallow roles. I switched this film off when the two kids started dancing on the beach. Was too cheesy and made me want to vomit.
Nov 1, 2012This movie is great, I went in not knowing anything about it, and was very glad I saw it. Its certainly different and very interesting. Recommend to anyone
Oct 28, 2012A very likable movie. It made me feel like I was a teenage again, The movie captured the whole idea, of how young people think. They both ran away from home, and the director filmed it in a way, that it seemed like they were on this great adventure! I only had a problem with the films ending, other then that, great movie!
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Oct 16, 2012Wes Anderson´s Moonrise Kingdom is one of his greatest achievements since Rushmore. This film is simply lovely, it´s intimate and original and it truly defines what love really is. The entire cast is fabulous, that goes from Bill Murray till Bruce Willis. The film is funny when it has to be and dramatic at the right moments, it´s the perfect combination.
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Oct 3, 2012Excellent film. Fantastic performances all round and wonderfully original. I honestly do not understand the extremely negative reviews here. This probably isn't a 10/10 film but at least an 8.
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Aug 14, 2012After the lightning, I felt like the movie started loosing it's originality and perfect awkwardness. Overall, it's one of the most captivating, unique movies I've ever seen
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Aug 10, 2012Definitely an Oscar film, Wes Anderson's offbeat (and at times, dark) sense of humor sets this comedy apart, as do wonderful performances by both the name actors AND younger cast members.
Aug 8, 2012
Aug 8, 2012I enjoy a unique movie going expeirience. Wes Anderson absolutely provides that. Yet Anderson doesnt always blend his unique approach to make a good movie, in my opinion. Rushmore was great, Life Aquatic was a masterpiece, this one falls somewhere in between. Rent at home, enjoy!
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Jul 31, 2012Funny and delightful even on the surface. I remember laughing at the fantastic deadpan humor of this ensemble cast. This film endears at every turn, making this a worthy experience for your money.
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Jul 21, 2012The sets, photography were all from the point of view of a 13 year old. And it was done with a great sense of humor, and good eye for artful viewing. The movie was as much a Sendak style adventure as it was a teen's internal quest for autonomy, intimacy, and love.
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Jul 15, 2012I went in jaded and was ready to hate the preciousness of it all, but this gem won me over. A summer treat from a man with a vision. You pretty much know what you're going to get with Wes Anderson, but here it comes together with style and grace.
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Jul 11, 2012After a meandering start, it takes flight and is magical. True to form, Wes Anderson. Tender at the core and odd on the outside. Sweet perfection, lovely.
Jul 10, 2012Wes Anderson at his best! Moonrise Kingdom will go down as one of his greatest. From the corky scripting, to the incredible cinematography, this film is hard not to enjoy.
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These characters don't realize they're funny, and the actors are determined not to push it. Willis fares best, playing against in-control type; Murray fans expecting a comedy explosion won't find it here.
A thoroughly endearing journey, and one of the most enjoyable and touching movies to land in theaters so far this year.
The film is precious and adorable, but it isn't naïve, and the movie breathes so deep that Anderson even gets a real performance out of Willis (this is his best work in years).


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Title: | Phone Friends 4 - Pam & Gloria |
Author: | Hopper, Robert, 1945-1998 |
Description: | The UT Conversation Library (UTCL) is a collection of appr. 200 hours of real-life conversations in various settings, many of them telephone conversations, collected by the late Robert Hopper, professor in the Department of Communication Studies, and his students and colleagues. These recordings were collected to support and advance research on spoken language in everyday life, at work, and in the media. A Acquaintances: Conversations (mainly phone conversations) between friends and roommates as well as messages left on answering machines in people's homes. |
Department: | Communication Studies |
Subject: | Acquaintances |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2152/6306 |
Date: | 1986 |


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A technique derived from the Outer Path,[1] which allows the user to manifest chakra chains to bind their target. These chains are strong enough to bind several tailed beasts to a user, even remotely. Through the use of chakra receivers, the user can manifest the chains in other beings, binding a target to the user. These chains are also capable of binding anything that touches the chakra receiver,[2] and according to the Five-Tails, it causes a great deal of pain.[3]
Obito, under the guise of Tobi, not only uses this method to control his Six Paths of Pain, but also the tailed beasts sealed within them, using just a single receiver embedded into the left side of the chest of each of the reincarnated jinchūriki. This also serves to bind the chakra of the tailed beasts, still bound to Obito via the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, to the jinchūriki, allowing them to use their abilities, while also permitting Obito to quickly reseal them inside the statue should his control over them be broken.[4]


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