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Trip to Korea!15 April 2011 in Chess, Tournaments, Travels
After my son and wife went back to the States, I made a last-minute decision to go "off the grid" and take a trip to Korea. ┬ĀSouth Korea is reputed to have the fastest internet in the world, so I guess I didn't really go off the grid, but while there I was personally online the least I've been in a very long time.
Before making the visit, I did some searches and sent a few e-mails to see what kind of chess/shogi action I could ┬Āfind. ┬ĀI made contact ┬Āwith the Bongcheon Chess Club (BCC) in Seoul, that was having a tournament the weekend I was there. ┬ĀI originally intended to participate in their monthly club event, but the day I arrived I received an email from Mr. Choi, the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Ratings Officer in Korea, who had seen my name posted on the BCC's website. ┬ĀHe invited me to a FIDE rated league event that was happening the same Sunday as the BCC event. ┬ĀI was pretty conflicted about which event to attend, but was ultimately swayed by the chance at obtaining a FIDE rating.
I believe there were about 50 players, many of whom were kids and/or female players. ┬ĀI was second board of what was surely one of the strongest teams, with an FM (FIDE Master, the third highest official chess title one can obtain) on our team's first board. ┬ĀWe were paired against a team of under-rated junior players. ┬ĀIn the first round, I played their first board player, a 1600 rated kid who was maybe 12 years old. ┬ĀHe skillfully played me to the following, very equal position.
Here, as white, he played the move b5, which allows me to win a pawn (by hitting the a4 pawn with Bb3). ┬ĀAfter this mistake, I won the game fairly easily. Had he played a5 or just shuffled his king around, the game likely would have been a draw.
This is my first round opponent in the round after lunch, playing our team's FIDE Master. ┬ĀTo the amusement of the other players and onlookers, he fell asleep at the board. ┬ĀPretty funny!
The games were played at a very slow time control of Game/90+ 30 second increment. ┬ĀThis was another reason I chose this tournament over the club event. ┬ĀWhile I only got two games in the entire day, it was a pleasant change from internet blitz. ┬ĀMy second game was against a 1400 Rated player, which I won and was less interesting than the first game. ┬ĀI was disappointed not to play any higher rated players, but what can you do? ┬ĀI guess my initial FIDE rating will be about 1900 … not bad, but not as high as I'd like! ┬ĀOne day soon, I'll be over 2000 FIDE!
Of course, I did a lot of tourist stuff in Seoul (and Busan too). ┬ĀOne of the highlights for me was Seoul Tower. If you are in Seoul, it is a must-visit. The view from the top is NUTS!
My overall impression of Korea is "dirty modernity". ┬ĀIt's a lively, beautiful, culturally fascinating place where old mixes with new … and the modern mixes with dirtiness. ┬ĀI mean, a lot of both Seoul and Busan seemed to be covered in grime, and there was definitely a pollution issue. ┬Ā That aside, it seems to be so alive and vibrant, and for me Korea's good qualities far outweigh the bad.
Another highlight of the trip for me was the food. There were food vendors everywhere, selling countless varieties of street food. Yum!
I didn't have have any plans or follow any rhyme or reason while there. I mostly just wandered around aimlessly, taking taxis hither and thither. Taxis are super cheap (maybe $15/hour) and I would usually just tell the driver to drive somewhere and then stop when I saw something interesting. I stumbled on this park with some Buddhist artifacts, nationalistic statues and lots of older guys milling about. I thought this was a very photogenic moment. (If only I were a better photographer!)
Travelling by myself was lonely at times and I often missed my wife and son immensely. Moments like these cheered me up. The joy for life these guys seemed to have was really infectious.
While I didn't get the chance to see or share shogi in Korea, I did come across an antique shop that was selling this Janggi (Korean Chess) set. I didn't bother asking how much.
I had many people ask me if I was in Korea to escape the radiation. I would laugh and humor them. Lots of banners and signs of support all around, though, which was nice to see.
It was mostly good times in Korea and I'd love to go back soon. Next time, I don't think I'll go alone!
Kyushu Chess Championship31 March 2011 in Chess, Tournaments
I had a very busy weekend. After going to Kagoshima on Friday, and a restful Saturday, I woke up at 3:30 AM on Sunday morning and drove 5 hours to Fukuoka to play in a chess tournament, the Kyushu Chess Championship. I've wanted to play a chess tournament in Japan since I've been here, but they are few and far between and usually very far away from me.
When I arrived at the tournament I was pleasantly surprised to see one of the participants setting up shogi pieces. However, what he was setting up wasn't normal shogi, it was a variant I had neither seen nor heard of before. I asked him about it and I think he said he either made the game, or the pieces. I mean, I couldn't understand if he was the creator of this variant, or had just made his own pieces. I have a feeling it is the latter, but I'm not sure.
The game is played on a 10×10 board and utilizes a bunch of pieces not used in traditional shogi. I didn't take the time to learn the rules of all of the pieces, but he showed me a couple of the piece movements. There's a piece that moves like a chess knight but kills everything in it's path and another one that moves like a chess queen. The golds and silvers promote to rooks. Very complicated and intriguing stuff. I wish I had learned more about the game.
14 players entered the tournament, which should give you an idea of how popular chess is in Japan. I guess there are only about 300 registered members of the Japan Chess Federation in all of Japan! For every eight players, one player could advance to the National Championship. Therefore, one player at the end of the tournament could thus advance.
I was welcomed very kindly by the Tournament Director, Yamaguchi and the Assistant Tournament Director as well, a very cheerful and goofy young guy. The enthusiasm for chess in the room was contagious, and it was really nice to be around fellow chess enthusiasts.
My official US Chess Rating is 1864. However, I play online between 2000-2200, so am a bit stronger than my U.S. rating. I was paired with a 1700 player in the first round and won an interesting game. In the second round, I was matched against Yamazaki, the top rated player in the tournament, and lost spectacularly in 20 (!) moves. I made one tactical error and was punished severely for it. I think he is stronger than his 2005 rating suggests.
In the third round I played a 1600 and won a piece early in the game. I converted the advantage in that game fairly easily. The final round saw me paired against Yamaguchi-San, the tournament director and an 1800 player. This last game was extremely exciting and well-fought. In the end, I was lucky enough to emerge the victor.
I ended the tournament tied for 2nd-3rd place, missing the entry to the National Championship by one or two spots. I don't think I would have been able to go anyway, as it would cost a fortune for me to participate. Besides transportation to and hotel costs in Tokyo (probably 7 nights), the Japan Chess Federation charges a 2.5 man (about $300) entry fee to the tournament as well as a 1.5 man (about $180) Dan Certificate Fee. I guess you have to be a certified player to participate! Strange and expensive rules!
Thanks to the Fukuoka Chess Club and the directors for putting this on and welcoming me so generously. ┬ĀIt was a great time! ┬ĀThere are some pictures from the event on the Fukuoka Club's website as well.
In a few days I will play in another chess tournament … in Korea! ┬ĀI am headed to Busan by ferry from Fukuoka tomorrow and then on to Seoul! ┬ĀI decided only recently to take the trip and it just so happens that the Bongcheon Chess Club in Seoul's monthly tournament is this weekend. ┬ĀVery excited to play in that. ┬ĀI'll be sure to blog about the experience! ┬ĀMaybe I can also learn Korean Chess!
Kagoshima City Shogi Club Visit30 March 2011 in Shogi Club Visits
It was a sad day for me this past Friday as I took my wife and son to the airport in neighboring prefecture, Kagoshima. They flew back to the States to be with family. I'm here in Japan by myself until August, when I too will go back.
To get my mind off of them leaving, I went into the city to do some chores and to try and visit a club.
I'm going to try and take level 3 (N3) of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) in July. I had to pick up the application at a bookstore in Kagoshima's Big Mall, Amu. I also picked up a copy of Habu's new Book "Ketsudanryoku" for a friend in Russia. I had ordered this for him from Amazon.jp awhile ago, but it had yet to arrive, so I figured I would just speed things up and buy a copy.
After eating some delicious Indian Food (something I definitely can't get where I live) and walking around the mall a bit, I headed to downtown Kagoshima to look for the shogi club. Using the google maps feature on my iPhone, I found the general area quickly, but was a bit lost as to where the club was. When I finally went in the right building it was easy to find the club with all of the signs around.
Upon entering the club, I was greeted with the predictable looks of confusion. I could tell that they thought I was lost or something. In my broken Japanese, I quickly let them know that I am a shogi player from Hawaii living in Miyazaki, etc. I was asked for the 900 Yen Entry Fee and was welcomed with what seemed like skepticism.
The club had a dingy and nostalgic feel to it. I'm not sure how old the club is, but I saw some trophies in there from the 60s. Despite the dinginess, it was definitely an intriguing place to be and play shogi at.
There were only about 6-8 players at any given time in the 5 or so hours that I was there, most of whom appeared to be retirees.
My first game was against this fellow who honestly seemed a bit uncomfortable playing with me. He resigned prematurely and got up in a huff when a few others were watching our game. I think that I unfortunately have this effect on some (especially older) players. I'm not sure what it is – probably something related to my being a foreigner.
The manager of the club was a friendly 5-dan, Kozai-sensei. I had a very exciting game with him where we got into a mutual mating race. He mated me when I had him in a certain death (hisshi) position. Good times! It was one of the better games I've played, I wish I had taken score.
I enjoyed the visit to the Kagoshima City club a lot. ┬Ā Hopefully I'll be able to make it back to this sometime.
Miyanichi Oui Sen Prefectural Shogi Tournament – The Battle is Over24 March 2011 in Shogi Club Visits, Shogi News, Tournaments
Sunday was the big day – the Miyanichi Oui Sen Challenger's Battle! The top players from around the prefecture came to battle it out at the Otsuka Shogi Dojo in Miyazaki City. In the end, one player would qualify to face last year's Oui Champion. I was lucky enough to qualify for this tournament and despite my eagerness to win, I lost my first two games and was thus quickly dispatched.
It was a wonderful experience and event that I was, again, just happy to be able to participate in. I even got featured in the event write up in The Miyanichi – Miyazaki's paper. I recorded a low-quality video of the event and have posted some pics below. I don't any time to narrate these as my wife and baby will be going back to the US this week and it is a hectic time! ┬ĀI'm sure you understand.
Battling for Miyazaki's Shogi Throne (Õ««µŚźńÄŗõĮŹµł")!7 March 2011 in Shogi Club Visits, Shogi News, Tournaments
On the day before yesterday, I played in the Mimata dojo's local qualifier to the Prefectural Oui Sen ( "Battle for the Throne") tournament sponsored by Miyazaki's newspaper The Miyanichi. In Japanese, the Õ««µŚźńÄŗõĮŹµł".
I learnt of this tournament only late last week — and thankfully so, as it would have driven me nuts with nervousness! ┬ĀMy understanding is that all of the major clubs in the prefecture hold qualifying tournaments; qualifiers from these tournaments advance to the Prefectural Throne Battle, and from the Prefectural Battle, one challenger advances to face the winner of last year's Oui. ┬ĀI mean, the champ from last year sits on the throne and the winner of the Prefectural Battle gets to face him for the chance to de-throne him!
Besides knowing that seven players from the club would advance, ┬ĀI went to the club with no idea about the format, etc. ┬ĀI was curious when the Dojo's Sensei had the participants , 14 of us in total, pick bunched up pieces of paper. ┬ĀEach paper had a "A" or "B" on it and a number from 1-7. ┬ĀI drew "A-3″, which corresponded to the A Group 3rd seat. ┬ĀThree players from each group would advance, with the fourth place in each group having to play a playoff for the seventh spot.┬ĀThis brought an element of luck into the competition, as theoretically all of the stronger players could be in one group. ┬Ā Luckily this didn't happen, and the groups seemed pretty well-balanced.
Despite some comically bad play at times, I ended up with 3-3 … good enough to advance! I tied for 3rd-4th in the group, but got the 3rd spot because I beat the other player at 3-3. ┬ĀHe was forced to play in the playoff game against the #4 in the other group.
Sorry as I was a bit lax in taking pictures during the tournament this week. I was very focused on the games!
So, I'll be heading to the Ootsuka Shogi Dojo in Miyazaki City (home of the Miyazaki Branch of the Japan Shogi Federation) to battle for the throne on January 20th! I'm honestly not sure of the format of the next stage, but I do know that one player will advance to play a best of three game match against the current Oui Title Holder. This final match will be in April and is at a swank hotel with press coverage, etc.
I'm not sure if the Throne Battle is a round robin format (play games against those in your group,etc.), knockout (lose once and you're out) or some other format. ┬ĀI'm hoping it won't be a knockout as I'm eager at the opportunity to get more games in against strong players. ┬Ā ┬ĀUnfortunately, however I think it is a knockout format. ┬ĀThe Professional Oui uses a knockout system, and I'm guessing Miyazaki's tournament is modeled after the pro version.
The current Prefectural Oui title holder is Takahiro Kubota, whom I mentioned in an earlier post. I guess when he won last year he was the first high school student to ever win the title in the prefecture. Here's┬Āan article in Japanese about his winning the Oui last year. I'm fairly confident I would have no chance against him, nor do I see myself going very far. I'm just stoked to be able to play in the tournament. If not in all of Japan, I'm fairly confident I'm the first foreigner to ever get this far in Miyazaki.
Humbled and beyond excited!!
Qualifying Tournament this Weekend! I've been promoted!4 March 2011 in Shogi News, Tournaments
Well, it's been a couple of weeks since my last post and I apologize. I am finding myself exceptionally busy these days, enjoying time with my wife and my young son, school, pressing online projects and other commitments. Shogi has been on the back-burner, but I have a couple of exciting things to share.
I just found out that I could qualify to play in the Miyazaki Prefectural Championship! Apparently, the Mimata Dojo, where I've been playing the monthly Handicap Advancement tournaments, is holding a qualifying tournament this weekend! If I can place in the top 7 at the dojo, I will advance to the Championship later this month. Exciting, right? The dojo sensei thinks that I have a good chance to qualify. It will be a great challenge and very nerve-wracking, as I'm usually about 7th or 8th in ranking in the monthly tournaments. It will be tight, I'm sure!
OK, let me preface the second news item by saying that I do not fully understand the way that shogi rank is obtained. I hope others will comment on this, but it seems that every club has their own ranking system. For example, a 1 dan at one club, could be classified as a 2 kyu at another club.
I have no fantasies about my own shogi strength, but it has been one of my primary goals to reach 3dan during my time in Japan. That gives me until August, as I am probably heading back to the States at that time. I recently called to inquire about how the Advancement Tournament system works and the sensei's response was that it is a very difficult to obtain rank using the tournament system. He then went on to say that, "You are very strong, I will grant you 2dan…" This is honestly how I was given the shodan (1dan) title in the first place and while it is flattering, it seems whimsical and maybe without merit?
Coming from chess where there is a standardized ELO rating system, I like to know exactly where I stand against other players. That is, I could play in a chess tournament anywhere in the world and know my exact strength relative to other players.
So, I guess I am a 2dan now? I'm very happy to have been given a higher rank, but am just a little confused by the system. Anyway, in the end I guess it shouldn't matter and I should just be concerned with playing better shogi!
Wish me luck this weekend!
Future Meijin becomes a U.S. Citizen21 February 2011 in Misc.
I am blessed with an 11 week-old son, Finn. ┬ĀHe was born here in rural Miyazaki in late November. ┬ĀHe is our first, an absolute joy and constantly keeps us on our toes. ┬ĀI will be very excited to teach and share shogi with him in the future. ┬ĀAs you can see, he's already fairly exposed to the game.
Of course, I'm not going to force the game on him (or any of my many hobbies for that matter), but if he takes an interest I will nurture it as best as I can. ┬Ā That's true of anything healthy he takes an interest in really, but as this blog is about shogi … hehe.
This past Friday, my wife, ┬ĀFinn and I went to Kagoshima City to complete the paperwork and process necessary to make him an official U.S. citizen. My wife and I are both American but, as he was born here in Japan, he was in citizenship purgatory — a baby without a nation. Many people ask us if he has dual citizenship, and he unfortunately does not as neither of us is Japanese.
It was a fun and wholly positive experience. The consulate is in Fukuoka, about 6 hours away from us, but luckily they had a special visit to Kagoshima planned and were taking special appointments. The Consul, Juan Avecilla, was most personable and friendly. The visit and meeting even got me interested in possibly applying to the Foreign Service in the future. A shogi-playing diplomat, now that would be something!
February Kyu-Dan Advancement Handicap Tournament16 February 2011 in Handicap Games, Shogi Club Visits, Tournaments
This past Sunday I had the chance to play in a monthly shogi tournament put on by the Mimata Shogi Dojo, about an hour from where I live. ┬ĀIt's an advancement tournament, meaning that the Dojo grants promotion (to higher kyu or dan levels) to qualifying players. ┬ĀFurther, it's a handicap tournament, meaning that all games are played at a suitable handicap according to the players' strengths. I think that the format is really fun and highly conducive to improving one's shogi.
I may be wrong, but I believe that this dojo is the only dedicated shogi building in Miyazaki Prefecture. ┬ĀThere are of course other clubs, but I think this is the only shogi club with a dedicated building. ┬ĀNote that the gray stuff in the parking lot is volcanic ash from the recent volcanic eruption in neighboring Kagoshima.
The tournament starts at 10 am and goes until about 4. ┬ĀOn Sunday I arrived very close to 10 and was greeted by a plethora of mostly kids shoes.
I believe that the players (kids especially) at this dojo are some of the most accomplished in the prefecture. ┬ĀThe many trophies in the main playing room attest to this.
These are two of the stronger players at the club (and in the prefecture, for that matter) playing 10 second byoyomi per move. ┬ĀThe girl with her back facing the camera is Emi Yamaguchi, and was Miyazaki's female representative to the National Scholastic competition this past year. ┬ĀInterestingly enough, her brother has been the male representative for the last couple of years, even placing third in the nation in 2008. ┬ĀIf you read Japanese (or use google translate like me), there's an article on the talented Yamaguchi siblings here. ┬ĀThe brother has been an applicant to the Shoreikai (organization for apprentice professionals) these past couple of years as well. ┬ĀTheir mother maintains a blog (in Japanese, of course) about them here. ┬ĀHer blog was actually how I found the Mimata club in the first place. ┬ĀUnfortunately, I have yet to play either of the Yamaguchi siblings.
The young man pictured here is Takahiro Kubota, an absolute shogi machine. ┬ĀThis month marks the third time he's beaten me at a two piece handicap. ┬Ā ┬Ā While it's very humbling to get beat at such a large handicap, it's a privilege to be able to play such an amazing player every month. ┬ĀHe's also been in the paper multiple times. ┬ĀHere's┬Āan article on Kubota-San.
Besides watching the two young masters play bullet chess, I spent the few minutes I had before the tournament paging through some of the many shogi books the club is home to.
As you can see, all of the participants were very young this month. ┬ĀWhereas in my tournament last week I was younger than everyone by at least 10 years, in this tournament the age difference was reversed.
Same as my tournament last week in Nichinan, the games were all played at a time control of game/25, so I got three games in before lunch. ┬ĀI started the tournament well, winning two games out of three. ┬ĀI lost a game to a fellow┬Āshodan at┬Āhirate (even game, no handicap) and beat a 1kyu and 2kyu, both at┬Āhirate as well.
During the tournaments, everyone sits in the side room and eats lunch together. ┬ĀIt's a nice and relaxing break from the extreme mental exercise.
My result in the five rounds after lunch wasn't as good. ┬ĀI lost to the above-mentioned Kubota at two piece handicap, to two young 3-dans at bishop handicap, and to another shodan at hirate. I won a very exciting game in an intense time scramble at lance handicap against a 2-dan (yellow jacket in the picture above). ┬ĀI was winning most of the game, but he ran out of time when I had only three seconds left on my clock!
I ended up with three wins and five losses (my name and results are on the far right of the above table). ┬ĀI'm not disappointed, but feel that I could have done better. ┬Ā Particularly, I would have liked to win the two piece handicap game, considering the studying I've been doing on that handicap. ┬ĀI'm confident I'll be able to conquer it soon.
I'll be able to get in a few more of these before I return to the states, and hopefully I can earn promotion to 2-dan. ┬ĀThat aside, it's just an awesome and thoroughly enjoyable experience. ┬ĀI'm extremely thankful to the dojo and especially the dojo's headmaster(?), Mitsuishi-Sensei for allowing me to participate.
In the next few days, I'll probably post a game or two from the tournament. ┬ĀAs I've mentioned before, my bad play should hopefully amuse you!
Larry Kaufman's Handicap Series – an Introduction10 February 2011 in For Beginners, Handicap Games, Learn Shogi
For any student of the game of shogi, learning through studying and playing handicap games comes highly recommended. The best English-language resource for anyone wishing to study handicap games is Larry Kaufman's Handicap Series.┬Ā For those of you who don't know, Larry is a U.S. chess Grandmaster and an Amateur 5 dan in shogi.┬Ā He is widely reputed to be one of the best non-Japanese players of the game and learned the game (and got to the strength he is at) through studying and playing handicap games.
As Larry outlines in his introduction to the Series:
HANDICAP SHOGI IS a great way to learn shogi, for two reasons.┬ĀFirst of all, as you learn the techniques needed to break through and win at each handicap, working from largest to smallest, you will learn most of the┬Ātechniques needed to do well in the opening and middlegame of even-game shogi. You will learn the most important castles and how to attack them, and you will learn how to judge material sacrifices and how to evaluate positions.
I myself learned shogi primarily in this way. The strategies of even-game shogi are far too difficult for the amateur player to understand without the proper background afforded by handicap study.
The┬Āsecond reason to study handicap shogi is that it is widely played. Most clubs in Japan and in the United States stipulate that handicap games should be played in formal club play and in many tournaments whenever there is more than a single rank difference between the opponents.
Moreover, the Shoreikai (professional training organization) also follows this practice in all official games, though except for special events only the smallest handicap is used. There is also the┬Ātradition of an annual game between the Japanese champion (Meijin) and the Japanese Amateur champion, at bishop handicap.
To prepare for my monthly Kyu-Dan Promotion Handicap tournament at a club across the prefecture, I have recently started to study this Handicap Series in depth.┬Ā As much to aid in my own studying as to make it easier for you to follow the analysis, I am starting to input the games and analysis into BCM Shogi.
If you donŌĆÖt have BCM Shogi yet, it is a must for shogi players.┬Ā┬Ā It is simply the best shogi program available in English.┬Ā Many of you are probably familiar with the program through HidetchiŌĆÖs Video Series.┬Ā Anyway, if you have a PC, get this program ŌĆō itŌĆÖs free and will greatly aid in your shogi progress.
If you have BCM Shogi and want to follow the Ni-mai ochi (two piece handicap ŌĆō white remove his rook and bishop) analysis, I have inputted the analysis of the introduction to this handicap.┬Ā In the near future, I hope to input the rest of the analyses on this handicap and the other handicaps as well.
Download the ni-mai ochi introduction as a .usf (universal shogi format file) ┬Āhere. ┬ĀTo save, right click and choose "Save as…" After you've saved it, just open the file in BCM Shogi and enjoy!
As Larry mentions, it is said that you have to be of amateur 2 dan level to be able to have a chance at this handicap against a pro.┬Ā In my last two visits to the club that hosts the monthly Handicap Tournament, I lost two games at this handicap.┬Ā Sure, it was against maybe the best amateur player in the prefecture (rated over 2200 on Shogi Club 24), but it definitely inspired me to get better and learn the proper way to play the handicap.
I look forward to your feedback on the file.┬Ā If you have any suggestions on how I could improve it, please let me know.┬Ā ┬ĀIf someone wants to help me with this project (perhaps by inputting some of the different analyses), I would be very open and appreciative.
Again, enjoy!
Club Visit – Weekly Tournament6 February 2011 in Shogi Club Visits, Tournaments
Today I had the opportunity to play in a local club's (almost) weekly tournament. ┬ĀThis was my fourth time visiting this club since I've been in Japan. ┬ĀWhile this club meets three times a month, family and other commitments have kept me from going too often.
While I did little in the way of prep for the tournament, before heading to the tournament site, I got my McD's coffee buzz on while doing a few┬Ātsume shogi (checkmate) problems.
This club is located at the "Manabi Pier" Community Center in Nichinan, about a 45 minute drive away from where I live. ┬ĀIt's a nice spot with lots of community activities, sports and other events often going on.
Today there was a children's art exhibit up. ┬ĀA lot of fascinating stuff from some talented kids.
The tournament entry fee is 500 Yen. ┬ĀAs far as I can tell, a bit of the money goes to support the community center and the rest goes to prizes – Toshio gift cards in different denominations, good for use at most bookstores.
The makeup of this club and format of the tournament is a lot different than the other club I visit. ┬ĀAll tournament games are played at hirate (that is, no handicap). ┬ĀAt 31, the youngest player I've met here is probably ten or fifteen years older than me. ┬ĀThe first two times I played here, I was placed in the "B" class, with some very old dudes. ┬ĀOne of these guys (the fellow in the back right) has to be in his nineties. ┬ĀI managed to win all of my games those first two times so I was promoted to the much stronger "A" class.
You can see my name on the third line of the top "A" sheet. (Ńā£Ńé"Ńā╝ Bou) In the end, I managed to do one better than my last visit, winning two games out of eight against all strong dan players. ┬ĀAll of my games were exciting and competitive – I didn't feel like I was getting destroyed like my first experience in the "A" Class.
Hopefully, my result next month will improve. ┬ĀI have some studying to do! ┬ĀAlso, the games are fast at game/25 (must make all of your moves in 25 minutes, so the game can be as long as fifty minutes). ┬ĀI need to work on my time management skills as well, as I was low on time in most of the games.
Next week, I'm going to a club in another part of the prefecture to play in the monthly Kyu-Dan Advancement Handicap Tournament. ┬ĀAll of the games are played with a handicap based on the difference of strength of the players. ┬ĀI've played in two of these and they've been humbling to say the least. ┬ĀI'm looking forward to blogging about it!


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IDE-462 As a portlet plugin developer, I want to be able to use groovy as portlet UI framework IDE-479 As a plugin developer, I want to be able to create new web-type plugins in Liferay IDE IDE-241 Add ability to support in IDE for different portlet frameworks IDE-234 As a liferay plugin developer, I want Liferay IDE to support development with tomcat bundle that uses custom app server portal dir (other than ROOT) IDE-321 As a portlet plugin developer, I would like new portlet entities to automatically have permissions created for them
Need to add support for SpringMVC as a view technology for Liferay portlet projects. Also need a create a new Spring MVC Portlet wizard to go along with default portlet wizard, and JSF/Vaadin portlet wizard.
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This will be a great feature addition to Liferay IDE
Also as a part of this, it should include the option of using Spring Web Flow.
Please help me, my spring knowledge is lacking, what is the relationship/difference between SpringMVC and SpringWebFlow? Is it a alternative or superset, etc?
Spring Web Flow layers on top of Spring MVC, and adds flow capabilities similar to what JSF offers, but is more sophisticated and IMHO easier to follow.
I have gotten Spring MVC and Spring Web Flow working with Liferay 6.1 with the changes you guys made to the parent context.
The steps as outlined are as follows:
1) Add the following to the web.xml
2) add the file applicationContext.xml to your WEB-INF directory, including imports to your Spring MVC context XML files.
3) add your Spring MVC context configuration XML files anywhere you want, provided the path matches what you have in the applicationContext.xml. I personally prefer WEB-INF/contexts/.
4) modify your portlet descriptor in your portlet.xml file so the <portlet-class> references either org.springframework.web.portlet.DispatcherPortlet or your own class that extends DispatcherPortlet. Also include the init-param "contextConfigLocation" with the value as the path to the spring configuration for that portlet.
5) configure your portlets context configuration XML with the portlet specific settings, such as registering controller beans, view resolvers, flow registries, flow handlers, and portlet mode handlers, etc.
As part of this, the Service Builder script will need to be modified such that the *LocalServiceUtil classes implement java.io.Serializable. Otherwise they cannot be injected into the flows or controllers.
If you want to see some of how this could look, I would check out the Spring MVC and Spring Web Flow scaffolding in MyEclipse for Spring. They use their Spring DSL (which would be an analog to our Service Builder entities) and allow you to scaffold out your app with a variety of view technologies, such as Spring MVC, Spring Web Flow, GWT, Flex, etc.
Fixed in 3.0M1, new Spring MVC Portlet is available when creating new projects (must have Spring Portlet Archetype installed or using 7.0 SDK)
Hi Greg,
Do we have new Spring mvc Portlet wizard on IDE 3.0-M1 now ? (I mean on liferay ide 3.0 master branch)
When verify this ticket, I can create SpringMvc project on 7.0-m6 successfully, but I didn't find the SpringMvc portlet wizard yet, is this a new wizard like "new liferay portlet" and "new jsf portlet" wizards?


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ABSTRACT: The purpose of this paper is to develop constructive versions of Stafford's theorems on the module structure of Weyl algebras A (n) (k) (i.e., the rings of partial differential operators with polynomial coefficients) over a base field k of characteristic zero. More generally, based on results of Stafford and Coutinho-Holland, we develop constructive versions of Stafford's theorems for very simple domains D. The algorithmization is based on the fact that certain inhomogeneous quadratic equations admit solutions in a very simple domain. We show how to explicitly compute a unimodular element of a finitely generated left D-module of rank at least two. This result is used to constructively decompose any finitely generated left D-module into a direct sum of a free left D-module and a left D-module of rank at most one. If the latter is torsion-free, then we explicitly show that it is isomorphic to a left ideal of D which can be generated by two elements. Then, we give an algorithm which reduces the number of generators of a finitely presented left D-module with module of relations of rank at least two. In particular, any finitely generated torsion left D-module can be generated by two elements and is the homomorphic image of a projective ideal whose construction is explicitly given. Moreover, a non-torsion but non-free left D-module of rank r can be generated by r+1 elements but no fewer. These results are implemented in the Stafford package for D=A (n) (k) and their system-theoretical interpretations are given within a D-module approach. Finally, we prove that the above results also hold for the ring of ordinary differential operators with either formal power series or locally convergent power series coefficients and, using a result of Caro-Levcovitz, also for the ring of partial differential operators with coefficients in the field of fractions of the ring of formal power series or of the ring of locally convergent power series.Acta Applicandae Mathematicae 10/2014; 133(1):187-234. DOI:10.1007/s10440-013-9864-x · 0.70 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This paper addresses systems of linear functional equations from an algebraic point of view. We give an introduction to and an overview of recent work by a small group of people including the author of this article on effective methods which determine structural properties of such systems. We focus on parametrizability of the behavior, i.e., the set of solutions in an appropriate signal space, which is equivalent to controllability in many control-theoretic situations. Flatness of the linear system corresponds to the existence of an injective parametrization. Using an algebraic analysis approach, we associate with a linear system a module over a ring of operators. For systems of linear partial differential equations we choose a ring of differential operators, for multidimensional discrete linear systems a ring of shift operators, for linear differential time-delay systems a combination of those, etc. Rings of these kinds are Ore algebras, which admit Janet basis or Gröbner basis computations. Module theory and homological algebra can then be applied effectively to study a linear system via its system module, the interpretation depending on the duality between equations and solutions. In particular, the problem of computing bases of finitely generated free modules (i.e., of computing flat outputs for linear systems) is addressed for different kinds of algebras of operators, e.g., the Weyl algebras. Some work on computer algebra packages, which have been developed in this context, is summarized.Multidimensional Systems and Signal Processing 04/2014; 26(2). DOI:10.1007/s11045-014-0280-9 · 1.58 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This paper presents an algorithmic method to study structural properties of nonlinear control systems in dependence of parameters. The result consists of a description of parameter configurations which cause different control-theoretic behaviour of the system (in terms of observability, flatness, etc.). The constructive symbolic method is based on the differential Thomas decomposition into disjoint simple systems, in particular its elimination properties.
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ABSTRACT: To compute difference Groebner bases of ideals generated by linear polynomials we adopt to difference polynomial rings the involutive algorithm based on Janet-like division. The algorithm has been implemented in Maple in the form of the package LDA (Linear Difference Algebra) and we describe the main features of the package. Its applications are illustrated by generation of finite difference approximations to linear partial differential equations and by reduction of Feynman integrals. We also present the algorithm for an ideal generated by a finite set of nonlinear difference polynomials. If the algorithm terminates, then it constructs a Groebner basis of the ideal.
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ABSTRACT: In this paper, we consider systems of algebraic and non-linear partial differential equations and inequations. We decompose these systems into so-called simple subsystems and thereby partition the set of solutions. For algebraic systems, simplicity means triangularity, square-freeness and non-vanishing initials. Differential simplicity extends algebraic simplicity with involutivity. We build upon the constructive ideas of J. M. Thomas and develop them into a new algorithm for disjoint decomposition. The given paper is a revised version of a previous paper and includes the proofs of correctness and termination of our decomposition algorithm. In addition, we illustrate the algorithm with further instructive examples and describe its Maple implementation together with an experimental comparison to some other triangular decomposition algorithms.Journal of Symbolic Computation 08/2011; DOI:10.1016/j.jsc.2011.12.043 · 0.71 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Some changes of the traditional scheme for finding rational solutions of linear differential, difference and q-difference homogeneous equations with rational coefficients are proposed. In many cases these changes allow one to predict the absence ...ACM Communications in Computer Algebra 01/2011; DOI:10.1145/1940475.1940480
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ABSTRACT: This paper provides methods to decide whether a given analytic function of several complex variables is a linear combination of nitely many given analytic functions with coecients of the following special form: Each one of these coe- cients is a composition of an unknown analytic function of less arguments than the function to be expressed, with xed analytic functions. Methods which compute suitable coecient functions in the armative case are presented as well.Mathematics in Computer Science 09/2010; 4(2-3):231-242. DOI:10.1007/s11786-010-0053-2
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ABSTRACT: In this paper we consider disjoint decomposition of algebraic and non-linear partial differential systems of equations and inequations into so-called simple subsystems. We exploit Thomas decomposition ideas and develop them into a new algorithm. For algebraic systems simplicity means triangularity, squarefreeness and non-vanishing initials. For differential systems the algorithm provides not only algebraic simplicity but also involutivity. The algorithm has been implemented in Maple.
Conference Paper: Consistency of finite difference approximations for linear PDE systems and its algorithmic verification.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In this paper we consider finite difference approximations for numerical solving of systems of partial differential equations of the form f1 = · · · = fp = 0, where F := {f1, ..., fp} is a set of linear partial differential polynomials over the field of rational functions with rational coefficients. For orthogonal and uniform solution grids we strengthen the generally accepted concept of equation-wise consistency (e-consistency) of the difference equations f1 = · · · = fp = 0 as approximation of the differential ones. Instead, we introduce a notion of consistency of the set of all linear consequences of the difference polynomial set f := {f, ..., fp} with the linear subset of the differential ideal 〈F〉. The last consistency, which we call s-consistency (strong consistency), admits algorithmic verification via a Gröbner basis of the difference ideal 〈f〉. Some related illustrative examples of finite difference approximations, including those which are e-consistent and s-inconsistent, are given.Symbolic and Algebraic Computation, International Symposium, ISSAC 2010, Munich, Germany, July 25-28, 2010, Proceedings; 01/2010
Conference Paper: Thomas Decomposition of Algebraic and Differential Systems.Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing - 12th International Workshop, CASC 2010, Tsakhkadzor, Armenia, September 6-12, 2010. Proceedings; 01/2010
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ABSTRACT: The paper remarks on the average number of cycles of the elements of a finite permutation group in general and computes this number for the alternating groups and wreath products using the cycle number indicator.Archiv der Mathematik 11/2009; 93(5):445-449. DOI:10.1007/s00013-009-0045-0 · 0.48 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This paper explains the relevance of partitioning the set of standard monomials into cones for constructing a Noether normalization for an ideal in a polynomial ring. Such a decomposition of the complement of the corresponding initial ideal in the set of all monomials - also known as a Stanley decomposition - is constructed in the context of Janet bases, in order to come up with sparse coordinate changes which achieve Noether normal position for the given ideal.Journal of Symbolic Computation 10/2009; 44(10):1359-1373. DOI:10.1016/j.jsc.2009.02.004 · 0.71 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: In this work we announce the package to compute connection and C-connection matrices. is based on our abstract homological algebra package . We emphasize that the notion of braids is irrelevant for the definition and for the computation of such matrices. We introduce the notion of triangles that suffices to state the definition of (C-) connection matrices. The notion of octahedra, which is equivalent to that of braids is also introduced.Journal of Symbolic Computation 05/2009; 44(5):540-557. DOI:10.1016/j.jsc.2007.07.021 · 0.71 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Computing the relations for the coefficients satisfied by the characteristic polynomial of the Kronecker product of a general $n \times n$ matrix by a general $m \times m$ matrix leads to an elimination problem that is already difficult for small values of $n$ and $m$. In this article we focus on the problems for $(n, m) \in \{ (2,3), (2,4), (3,3)$ and use these problems for developing and testing a new elimination technique called elimination by degree steering.Experimental Mathematics 01/2008; 17(2008). DOI:10.1080/10586458.2008.10128874 · 1.00 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A well-known result due to J.T. Stafford asserts that a stably free left module M over the Weyl algebras D=An(k) or Bn(k)–where k is a field of characteristic 0–with is free. The purpose of this paper is to present a new constructive proof of this result as well as an effective algorithm for the computation of bases of M. This algorithm, based on the new constructive proofs [Hillebrand, A., Schmale, W., 2001. Towards an effective version of a theorem of Stafford. J. Symbolic Comput. 32, 699–716; Leykin, A., 2004. Algorithmic proofs of two theorems of Stafford. J. Symbolic Comput. 38, 1535–1550] of J.T. Stafford's result on the number of generators of left ideals of D, performs Gaussian elimination on the formal adjoint of the presentation matrix of M. We show that J.T. Stafford's result is a particular case of a more general one asserting that a stably free left D-module M with is free, where denotes the stable rank of a ring D. This result is constructive if the stability of unimodular vectors with entries in D can be tested. Finally, an algorithm which computes the left projective dimension of a general left D-module M defined by means of a finite free resolution is presented. It allows us to check whether or not the left D-module M is stably free.Journal of Symbolic Computation 11/2007; 42(11-12-42):1113-1141. DOI:10.1016/j.jsc.2007.06.005 · 0.71 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: In the seventies, the study of transfer matrices of time-invariant linear systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) led to the development of the polynomial approach [20, 22, 44]. In particular, the univariate polynomial matrices play a central role in this approach (e.g., Hermite, Smith and Popov forms, invariant factors, primeness, Bézout/Diophantine equations).04/2007: pages 233-264;
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ABSTRACT: The central notion of this work is that of a functor between categories of finitely presented modules over so-called computable rings, i.e. rings R where one can algorithmically solve inhomogeneous linear equations with coefficients in R. The paper describes a way allowing one to realize such functors, e.g. Hom, tensor product, Ext, Tor, as a mathematical object in a computer algebra system. Once this is achieved, one can compose and derive functors and even iterate this process without the need of any specific knowledge of these functors. These ideas are realized in the ring independent package homalg. It is designed to extend any computer algebra software implementing the arithmetics of a computable ring R, as soon as the latter contains algorithms to solve inhomogeneous linear equations with coefficients in R. Beside explaining how this suffices, the paper describes the nature of the extensions provided by homalg.Journal of Algebra and Its Applications 01/2007; 7(3). DOI:10.1142/S0219498808002813 · 0.37 Impact Factor
Conference Paper: Some Elimination Problems for Matrices.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: New elimination methods are applied to compute polynomial relations for the coefficients of the characteristic polynomial of certain families of matrices such as tensor squares.Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing, 10th International Workshop, CASC 2007, Bonn, Germany, September 16-20, 2007, Proceedings; 01/2007
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ABSTRACT: Characteristic zero representations of the (2,3,7)-triangle group in degrees up to seven are constructed by using Janet's algorithm for solving polynomial equations. These are used to find families of Hurwitz groups, i.e. finite epimorphic images. For some varieties of representations it is investigated whether additional relations can be uniformly imposed and still result in subvarieties of representations. The methods are of more general interest. Some remarks about the interaction of positive characteristics and characteristic zero are made.Journal of Algebra 06/2006; 300(1-300):223-247. DOI:10.1016/j.jalgebra.2006.02.021 · 0.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: It is well-known that a time-varying controllable ordinary differential linear system is flat outside some singularities. In this paper, we prove that every time-varying controllable linear system is a projection of a flat system. We give an explicit description of a flat system which projects onto a given controllable one. This phenomenon is similar to a classical one largely studied in algebraic geometry and called the blowing-up of a singularity. These results simplify the ones obtained in [6] and generalize them to MIMO multidimensional systems. Finally, we prove that every controllable multi-input ordinary differential linear system with polynomial coefficients is flat.Decision and Control, 2005 and 2005 European Control Conference. CDC-ECC '05. 44th IEEE Conference on; 01/2006
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"If there's one piece of advice I can give to young people… it's this: persist, push, hang on, keep going, never give up. When the man say no, pretend you can't hear him. Look confused, stammer, say, "Huh?" Persistence-it's a cliché, but it happens to work. The person who makes it is the person who keeps on going after everyone else has quit. This is more important than intelligence, pedigree, even connections. Be dogged! Keep hitting that door until you bust it down! I have accomplished almost nothing on the first or second or even third try – the breakthrough usually comes late, when everyone else has left the field." -Jerry Weintraub. So, Movie producer Jerry Weintraub, known for the films "Nashville," "The Karate Kid" and the remake of "Ocean's Eleven" in 2001 passed away. We are going to miss him. Weintraub also produced the HBO »
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Legendary Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub has passed away at the age of 77. Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub dead at 77
Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub has died at the age of 77.
TMZ reports the Tinseltown legend – who produced movies such as the 'Ocean's 11' remake and the 'Karate Kid' franchise – passed away on Monday (06.07.15) at his Palm Springs home.
He is believed to have been suffering ill health recently and was surrounded by family members when he passed away.
Jerry split from his wife Jane Morgan in the 1980s after approximately 20 years of marriage, although they never divorced.
He has been living with girlfriend Susie Ekins for almost 20 years and earlier this year spoke about his amicable relationship with Jane, revealing that she calls him daily.
He explained to Vanity Fair that every day: "Each of my four children and Jane, my wife, will call to check in."
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6 July 2015 2:22 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Jerry Weintraub, the colorful and controversial producer whose films included "Nashville," "Diner," "The Karate Kid" and the trio of "Ocean's Eleven" films, died Monday of cardiac arrest in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was 77. He had been in poor health recently.
When he received Variety's Creative Leadership Award in 2013, Weintraub told Variety that he had a yacht and a Rolls-Royce, but was "not a big Hollywood guy." Some would disagree. He was actually an old-school Hollywood showman, who understood the relationship between production and marketing. He was also a snappy dresser — his shoes were colorful and fun — who knew how to work the room and how to work the press: He was always available to the media and when he had a film in release, he knew how to maximize public awareness.
But the showiness was backed by hard work. His savvy came after decades of performing in many different jobs in the industry. »
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6 July 2015 2:22 PM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Jerry Weintraub, the colorful and controversial producer whose films included "Nashville," "Diner," "The Karate Kid" and the trio of "Ocean's Eleven" films, died Monday of cardiac arrest in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was 77. He had been in poor health recently.
When he received Variety's Creative Leadership Award in 2013, Weintraub told Variety that he had a yacht and a Rolls-Royce, but was "not a big Hollywood guy." Some would disagree. He was actually an old-school Hollywood showman, who understood the relationship between production and marketing. He was also a snappy dresser — his shoes were colorful and fun — who knew how to work the room and how to work the press: He was always available to the media and when he had a film in release, he knew how to maximize public awareness.
But the showiness was backed by hard work. His savvy came after decades of performing in many different jobs in the industry. »
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6 July 2015 1:55 PM, PDT | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Jerry Weintraub ... the producer behind the "Ocean's 11" remakes, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley died today at the age of 77 ... TMZ has learned. Weintraub had been in Santa Barbara with family -- and multiple sources tell us he died around 12:45 Pm while at a hospital in the area. His reps are saying he suffered cardiac arrest. Weintraub's been a giant in music and movies for decades -- producing, promoting, and managing for everyone from »
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3 July 2015 7:43 AM, PDT | Uinterview | See recent Uinterview news »
Matt Damon debuted a new ponytail at an event to promote his upcoming film, The Great Wall, on Wednesday, hoping on the man-bun craze. Matt Damon Has A Ponytail Damon showed off his new look at a promotional event in Beijing for The Great Wall, a film that is set during the construction of the […]
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3 July 2015 6:00 AM, PDT | Us Weekly | See recent Us Weekly news »
That you Chris Hemsworth?! Matt Damon is sporting a ponytail like the Thor actor and we're not complaining. The Oscar winner, 44, debuted his new look at a press conference for his upcoming flick The Great Wall on Thursday, July 2, in China and looked hotter than ever. Clad in blue jeans and a plaid button-down, the Good Will Hunting star grinned from ear to ear, confidently rocking his new long locks which he kept secured with a hair elastic like a true man. The Great Wall, a mystery [...] »
3 July 2015 1:37 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Just when you thought long hair on men was on the way out, Matt Damon has gone and brought it right back.
The actor rocked a ponytail at the press conference for his latest film The Great Wall, and to be honest, it kind of stole the show.
Damon's new look caused quite a stir online, but not everyone was a fan of the style. While some felt he pulled the 'hipster' look off, others just wanted the old Damon back.
And in less than 24 hours, the ponytail already has its own Twitter page.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel was up to his old tricks again - recently turning his arch-enemy Damon's space epic The Martian into an ode to masturbation.
Last week, it was announced that Damon will produce a film on the worldwide FIFA scandal alongside his long-time friend Ben Affleck. »
2 July 2015 3:03 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
The world changed today. And we're not sure yet if it was for the better. Today, Matt Damon debuted a ponytail. During a press conference for his upcoming film The Great Wall, he talked to reporters and smiled like he wasn't completely flipping our world upside down with his ponytail-ness. We have so many questions for that little tail of hair that's popping out from the 44-year-old actor's head and we really can't adequately express our feelings for this new 'do until we get some answers. So Matt Damon's ponytail, please, tell us… 1. What are you? 2. Why are you here? 3. Where did you come from? 4. How did you get to be on Matt »
2 July 2015 2:28 PM, PDT | Hollywoodnews.com | See recent Hollywoodnews.com news »
Welcome to July folks. Much like I said last year, it's one thing to read early Academy Award predictions to see what folks like myself think will happen at the end of the year, but it's another thing entirely to actually know which films will be in contention. To that end, once a week (or maybe twice a week) for the next month or so I'll be running down some of the major contenders in each Oscar category. Basically, the format will have me saying a few words about what/who I feel are the top tier contenders right now in said categories, along with a longer list afterwards of many of the other hopefuls. Consider this a sort of pre awards season cheat sheet for you all. Today I'm beginning with the big one, of course…Best Picture. Here are the ten films that I »
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2 July 2015 1:19 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
As 2015 hits the halfway mark, it's encouraging that so many upcoming films look promising — because so far, the Oscar possibilities are meager, to say the least.
Once again, fact-based dramas will dominate awards buzz. There are at least 14 with scheduled dates, and another three possibilities for this year. Six of these earn the highest possible praise: People from rival studios like them.
That roster includes "Black Mass," starring Johnny Depp as Boston mob kingpin Whitey Bulger; "Concussion," about the NFL's efforts to deny the repercussions of players' repeated concussions; "Spotlight," with Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams as the Boston Globe reporters who uncovered child abuse in the Catholic Church; "Trumbo," about Dalton Trumbo and the House Un-American Activities Committee; "Truth," the Dan Rather-George W. Bush scandal pic; and "The Walk," about high-wire artist Philippe Petit, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
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2 July 2015 12:16 PM, PDT | Access Hollywood | See recent Access Hollywood news »
Matt Damon... we just don't know what to say except: long hair, don't care!
The 44-year-old actor stepped out in Beijing on Thursday with a new long and luxurious man-mane!
No word on why Matt has this ponytail (probably for a upcoming role) or where he got it... Matt, is that a weave?
His new look spawned a slew of comparisons online including "Jean-Claude Van Damme in 1993," "The art teacher that convinced you to follow your dreams and pursue that Bfa in photography" and "The Property Brother the rest of the Property Family doesn't talk ...
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To celebrate the release of Return To Sender – on download, DVD and Blu-ray from 6th July 2015 – we have a copy on Blu-ray to giveaway courtesy of Arrow Films.
Gone Girl meets Misery in a tense and unforgiving psychological thriller, starring Academy Award Nominee Rosamund Pike proving once again that she is the star to watch in 2015. Unafraid to break new ground, Return To Sender will leave audiences wanting more as it dares to challenge with unexpected turns and surprises.
Rosamund Pike stars as a small town nurse who gets brutally attacked and raped in her own home by a mysterious man (Shiloh Fernandez). Following his arrest, she starts to write to him but the letters all get returned unopened. Determined to confront him she then starts to regularly visit him in prison and seemingly befriends him, against her father's (Nick Nolte) express wishes. Unable to understand his daughters intentions »
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2 July 2015 10:51 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Matt Damon and his new ponytail gave a press conference today in China. The event was ostensibly held to discuss The Great Wall, which Matt has been shooting in and around Beijing for several months, but the ponytail had other plans. Secured by what appeared to be a banana-clip-type situation, it was there for one reason and one reason only: to turn Matt's moment into its own personal coming-out party. The ponytail did not take questions from the audience, which is unfortunate, because we want to learn all of its secrets. Here's what we do know: it straddles follicular territory somewhere between Jon Snow and Jared Leto, has a casual - yet defined - natural curl, and is glossy as all hell. In all seriousness, we don't know if this look is for a current role, an upcoming role, or simply the role of New Matt Damon. But we're actually not hating it. »
- Lindsay-Miller
2 July 2015 10:47 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
It's official, folks: Matt Damon has a ponytail. And we're digging it. The 44-year-old actor debuted his new look in Beijing, China on Thursday, during press conference for his forthcoming film The Great Wall at the Park Hyatt Hotel. Wearing a button-down shirt and basic blue jeans, the Bourne Identity star flaunted his hip new hairstyle—and a little bit of facial scruff—while flashing a beaming smile as he addressed the audience. While it's unclear if Damon's luscious locks are for an upcoming role, we think the father of four looks mighty fine with his new 'do. Watch out, Jared Leto, you may have some competition in the hair »
2 July 2015 9:35 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Paris Hilton might be a better actress than we thought - HuffPost Entertainment Why Calvin Harris wants Taylor Swift to gain weight - Ok! Check out excerpts from Teresa Giudice's prison journal - Us Weekly Amanda Seyfried says she is ready to be a mom - Et Is Jennifer Lawrence back with her ex? - Gossip Girl Matt Damon has a ponytail now - Lainey Gossip 26 famous men who stood up for feminism - BuzzFeed An evolution of Lindsay Lohan's looks in honor of her 29th birthday - People Famous Jennifers for newly single Ben Affleck to date - The Frisky »
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2 July 2015 9:30 AM, PDT | TooFab | See recent TooFab news »
Matt Damon + man bun = perfection! The actor was spotted with a new 'do at the press conference for his latest movie, "The Great Wall," in Beijing, China on Thursday. The "Interstellar" star totally rocked his new look as he paired his curly slicked-back strawberry tresses with a black and gray flannel shirt and jeans. While the 44-year-old was joined by costars Andy Lau, Zhang Yimou, Jing Tian and Pedro Pascal at the event ... all eyes were definitely on Damon and his glorious pony. Is it just us or does Matt's new 'do make him look younger? Somehow, he's able to pull this one off. The actor's latest thriller will follow a mystery centered around the construction of the Great Wall of China and is set to hit theaters in November of 2016. What do you think about Damon's new 'do? Sound off below and check out the gallery above to see »
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2 July 2015 9:15 AM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Matt Damon has gone viral after appearing at a press conference in China this week to promote his performance in upcoming thriller "The Great Wall." Unfortunately for the actor, it's not because of the movie -- it's all thanks to his new hairstyle.
Damon is now the proud owner of a ponytail, and the internet could not get enough of the Oscar winner's new, long locks. Vanity Fair has a roundup of some of the more fawning responses to Damon's look, and it's loaded with hyperbolic praise and overly-detailed descriptors that's enough to make any respectable internet-goer blush.
The Cut calls Damon's ponytail "thick, curly, and lush," noting that the style looks like "the bouncy hair lovechild of a pirate, your sexy hippie barista, and all high-school cheer captains everywhere." Page Six waxes on about the actor's "golden tresses," while The Express offered an ode to Damon's "voluminous high ponytail »
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2 July 2015 6:36 AM, PDT | ScreenDaily | See recent ScreenDaily news »
Marks directorial debut for Danish screenwriter behind A Royal Affair and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Danish screenwriter Rasmus Heisterberg – Nikolaj Arcel's sidekick since 2004 release King's Game – has begun shooting In the Blood (I blodet), his directorial debut, at the Roskilde Festival near Copenhagen
Heisterberg also co-wrote The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009), A Royal Affair (2012), The Absent One (2015) and the upcoming Rfk for Matt Damon, with Arcel.
Heisterberg and Arcel won the Silver Bear for best screening at the Berlin Film Festival in 2012 with A Royal Affair, which went on to be Oscar nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
He has also written the screenplay for In the Blood, the portrait of a medical student in his 20s and his experiences in what will become the defining summer of his life.
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After their debut last week, here's is the latest episode – episode 78 – of The History of Bad Ideas podcast. If you haven't caught the podcast yet (why not?) you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it's rumors of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.
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