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Though it's kid-friendly, there are things for adults to enjoy. Henshall is a quietly appealing actor, the pace is crackling and the dialogue has its share of witty asides.
Dinosaurs are certainly alive and well in Primeval, a crackling-good new BBC America sci-fi series thriller that's packed with vivid CGI prehistoric predators galore and a story line that's almost plausible.
With its campy humor, poignant drama and potent scares, Primeval will appeal equally to adults and children.
Primeval mixes elements of "Jurassic Park" and "Stargate," rarely taking itself seriously while also warning of the consequences of not confronting these threats to mankind.
It's a rollicking adventure with decent special effects and better stories and character development than, say, Sci Fi Channel's "Eureka."
The camp factor churned out is fairly high, and with Primeval, a new series starting Saturday on BBC America, it climbs up Big Ben and right on over the top of the London Eye.
The soapy elements are generally a rollicking snooze, and in the premiere, one worries that too many of the dinosaurs will resemble those in "Land of the Lost," stampeding around but never really doing much. Yet the investigation surrounding the anomalies--and Cutter's personal story--does thicken as the series progresses, and many of the computer-animated visuals are striking, especially given the TV budget.
This show could evolve into something more interesting than a guilty pleasure.
Almost from the get-go there's far more galumphing than trotting going on, and not all of it done by prehistoric feet. Things pick up in the third episode and there are dodos in the fourth, but it's not enough, no, not nearly enough.
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Apr 22, 2012Having watched Series 1-5, I can say that Primeval is a really gripping show to watch. Rarely predictable, there are many twists and turns inHaving watched Series 1-5, I can say that Primeval is a really gripping show to watch. Rarely predictable, there are many twists and turns in the plot to keep the viewer satisfied. The special effects weren't too good in Series 1, but gradually got better, and Series 3 onwards all keep a satisfying level of visual effects. Hopefully, we'll get a Series 6, because I really want this to continue.… Full Review »
MungoS.Aug 30, 2008even for sci-fi this is unbelievable. Why do so few critters come through to modern times? Why is the dialogn, especially from Douglas even for sci-fi this is unbelievable. Why do so few critters come through to modern times? Why is the dialogn, especially from Douglas Henshall so dry & boring? Why isn't the blonde in more scenes ?… Full Review »
Sep 29, 2011Having watched seasons 1-4, I decided to post a General Review on the beginning.
This is perhaps a prime example of bad thinking - BritishHaving watched seasons 1-4, I decided to post a General Review on the beginning.
This is perhaps a prime example of bad thinking - British style! And I hate pointing this out, being British myself, but no one seems to either want to or to see it.
Everything, from the writing, casting, development and production is flawed, in -oh so many ways. There are no genuine characters in this series, only 'character types' i.e. the angry and surly genius, the gun toting hotty, the token female sex kitten, the goofy oddball and the main character love interest. This kind of sloppy, ham-fisted way of writing is(unfortunately)a staple of British drama, with only a few things not tied to that horrible brush.
While I will express interest and general enthusiasm in the visuals(the animals are all very well done, especially for a British TV budget)-I'm not willing or able to forgive the horrid thing that the visuals make up for. You watch a show, not for the graphics you get to see, but to watch the story unfold, to become interested in the characters and want them to succeed. If-as I am-you're a sci-fi lover, do not expect rational explanations for this, the flag of suspension of disbelief is flying high over this series from the get-go. While with time travel, you can use the flag, this series uses it unabashedly constantly and gives tenchobable answers that would make the crews of Voyager and the NX Enterprise turn and say 'Huh?'
As the series progresses, you'd think that the writing would improve and the story would get going(we all can agree that it's a rarity that any series gets it all right on the first season)but you'd be wrong, as the series progresses, the rationalizations get more and more ludicrous, to such a level at the end of season three that I practically had to turn off my brain to get through it.
I'm not expecting a great deal out of season five and I seriously hope that they don't do a season six, plug that money for something that has decent characters and story.
All in all, the series was flawed from the beginning, with the creator of the documentary Walking with Dinosaurs coming up with the initial pitch idea-ideas for documentaries don't translate well into drama-EVER!… Full Review »


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After starting 0-2 for the first time in his career, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Tuesday morning on his weekly radio show that the veteran guys on the roster are going to have a meeting Wednesday in order to hash out what they need to do to get the team in the win column.
"We're going to sit down and talk and figure out a way to right the ship and make sure that these young guys know that this is unacceptable, and it starts with all of us older guys," said Roethlisberger. "We all have to be leaders and step up and show these guys what the Steeler way is and that when we step in stadiums, and we have that black and gold on our backs and there's a certain level of excellence that goes with that, and we need to get back to that."
Roethlisberger said he talked to safety Ryan Clark in the locker room after the 20-10 loss Monday night to the Cincinnati Bengals and both agreed that the 08'ers, the 12 veteran players still on the team from the 2008 season, would meet Wednesday.
"This is unchartered for us guys that have been around here and Steeler Nation and Steeler fans," said Roethlisberger. "This is not what we're all used to. So it's something that we need to make sure that we reiterate with the young guys and get on them."
Roethlisberger also said that if it takes bringing in the six Lombardi trophies and setting them in the team meeting room and putting up the Hall of Fame pictures in order to get the point across to the younger players, then that's what they will do.
Kudos to Roethlisberger because anything extra from a leadership standpoint right now certainly can't hurt things. Including the preseason, the Steelers have lost 11 of their last 13 games and with the infusion of young players now on the roster, they need to learn just how unacceptable losing is in Pittsburgh.
Will this meeting and subsequent actions by the veterans make any sort of difference? We'll find out Sunday night as the Steelers will host the 2-0 Chicago Bears. Starting a season 0-3 usually means a team is almost certain not to make the playoffs, so while it's still early in the season, it's almost a must-win game.
Am i missong something? Shouldnt this message of steeler excellence have already been conveyed to "young guys" the moment they showed up in training camp, if not before? Perhaps they have been getting the message from roethlisberger's lax example of leadership to this point. You know, the one where guys rest on their natural talent and laurels, dont lift weights, party too much, enjoy their bloated checks, and just show up on sundays? The one where if things go wrong you blame it on your o- line or your defense, even though your the highest paid player on the team.
Maybe if our qb spends 5 minutes reflecting on things he will discover that he is one of the main reasons hard nosed and excellent steeler football has gone out the window.
Invite Tomlin and clue him in while you're at it Ben.
Typical ungrateful, Roethlisberger hating, so called Steelers fan. Football is a TEAM sport. No one player is the source of all the issues we're having on offense. We lost a lot of leadership over the past couple of seasons and we're under an offensive coordinator who is trying his damnedest to force a boring and predictable offense onto a team that once prided itself on extending plays and making something out of nothing. Roethlisberger is trying to fill the leadership void guys like Hines Ward, Chris Hoke, and Aaron Smith used to take on. He should be commended for trying to step up, instead of having pessimistic crybabies critiquing everything he says and does as if it's negatively effecting this team that he's trying to figure things out.
So what you're saying is, Roethlisberger spent this past off-season not lifting weights or getting in shape, partying too much, and blowing off practice?
Nothing that Roethlisberger does will ever be good enough for people like him. There's a reason why Terry Bradshaw didn't feel welcome in Pittsburgh for 25 years after he retired. We treat our QBs like shit, and it's gotta stop.
Zing!….. and {cough} Haley
Hilarious isn't it? Because he looks fitter this season to me that he did last season.
Maybe he is one of the reasons hard nosed steelers football has gone out the window?! He is easily the toughest QB in the league. If the rest of the team can't pick up on those characteristics alone then this meeting is a MUST! Ben took the blame and continues to take the blame for any bad loss- He never throws the o-line or defense under the bus. ty simpson… you are an idiot- you'd make a better Ravens fan.
Most Ravens fans respect Roethlisberger, so I doubt he'd make a good Ravens fan either.
The young guys (save the OL and Paulson) have represented themselves well, especially on Defense and Special Teams. This is definitely an Offense issue, Sanders and Brown need to step up a get more separation, the OLine needs to get better and needs to continue to show improvement this week. Ben needs to get better, he had some overthrown balls Monday night. The Coaches need to get better, that means not only better play calling and clock management, but also better personnel management.. e.g. play Will Johnson, DJ, Felix Jones, Wheaton and Beachum MORE…and Moye in the redzone
I think many around the league agree that the talent on the Steelers roster is subpar compared to several other teams. The draft classes the past several years have not yielded the pedigree needed to win on a high level. Sometimes it take more than will and effort. Just because they wear the black n gold, doesn't mean success is ensured. Talent plus effort leads to success.
i saw enough in last game that even the older guys were not on same page ….and saw some younger guys do pretty well …..i think whole team needs to be in one those types a meetings and hash out whats up ..and the coaches need to be in one those meetings and chuck in there with them and tell them the players cant do there jobs if they dont do theres ….i still think this has to do more with what the game plan is and plays called than the players …it dont take a 13 year vet to know if your line cant hold the line that you roll the line to one or the other side to get more open lanes for runners .
I have never heard Roethlisberger blame his defense for anything and he is constantly praising that group of stiffs he calls on offense line. Ben shoulders the blame for most losses and did so after the Tennessee game. What an unfounded post this is.
My previous post should have been in reply to ty simpson's post about Ben
You mean you guys haven't "accepted" "acknowledged" "embraced" or "worn" it enough yet?
Can't imagine why this is necessary, given Tomlin's superior motivational tactics and penchant for holding guys accountable for their "below the line" play.
Sure seems like an act of desperation from a team with two losses.
And things of that nature.
Hailey's offense is offensive. All we need to do is run the ball. This will allow our defense to rest some therefore allowing them to play at a harder level late in the game. The D is not turning the ball over because they are too busy trying to catch their breath. Let Dwyer have a shot already. I want to puke every time redman or jones carries the ball. Hailey was brought in to bring a balanced attack back to the steelers and that hasn't happened. I think it is time to move on, maybe give Kirby a shot at O cordinator.
My comment speaks to ben's act over the course of his career. There is also no disputing the fact that the steelers in the process of becoming ben's air show have become progressively less able to run the ball, stop the run, sack the qb, or tackle anyone with authority.
What should i be grateful for. Two superbowls? The first to seattle ben nearly lost on his own. The second to the cardinals we dont win without james harrison amazing play. What should have been out third win during the ben era we did not get because aaron rodgers showed us what real elite qb looks like.
But then again, i should be glad wants a team meeting about excellence after a winless preseason and two atrocious in season performances.
How do you say it,
Haley had one good year in KC in 2010. Other than that, nothing particularly special. He got his job in Pittsburgh based on family. Look at assistant coaches hired by Tomlin since he arrived. Pretty dismal bunch of losers, I'd say, with a few exceptions, of course.
I have NEVER heard Ben turncoat on his o-line nor ever quoted as saying anything disparaging about his defense. While Ben may not have been a leader early on in his career, I have seen a different Ben the last couple of years. And it is well-known that he came into camp in GREAT shape this year.
You're hilarious. A real Steelers' fan IS grateful for those two superbowls and proud. And all football games are won on one or two plays this way or that. You must suck the life out of every room that you walk into. Ben is an elite QB. He normally makes something from nothing. The entire NFL has become an air show because of the rules shift. This team is a little on the short side of talent on the offensive side of the ball. I put it in the hands of our best offensive player (which regardless of your opinion) is Ben.
Exactly, Ben has been good but he has been carried by a great Defenses, his old and almost forgot come back abilities were mostly because he first dug holes in the ground and defense gave him a lot of opportunities and most of all keeping them in close games.
Of course he has been a winner and he took advantage of those great defenses, but certainly right now its time for him to improve his timming and to learn how to throw the ball away and not to take sacks.
Its so hard because he has to overcome Haley and Tomlin, but certainly Ben has the guts to lead the team.
this little meet, will have zero effect… how is a little chit chat going to make Mike Adams suddenly respectable, he has gone from getting gradually better last year to being walked back to the QB with ease in the space of just 6 months!! i've never seen such a big guy look so soft, our starting Tackles are underperfoming horrendously, and our first round Guard isn't much better!!
Some Yinzers are so ridiculous. I love how mouthbreathers like this like to quote how Roethlisberger did nothing in Super Bowl XL. Never mind the fact that he destroyed the Broncos in the AFC Championship to get there. Nevermind the fact that he got us to Super Bowl XLIII with an offensive line that make this one looks chock full of Pro Bowlers. Nevermind the fact that he's been running for his life for the last 7 years and still finds a way to make plays. He's at least a top 10 QB and chuckleheads like you don't see it. And as everyone pointed out he never blames his O line, his receivers or the defense. When they win he credits everyone else. When they lose he puts the blame on himself. Like a franchise QB does. Casual, ignorant fans love to blame the QB immediately because they don't understand the other facets of the game at all.
Ben is definitely not exuding confidence with his play. Poor accuracy against Cincy may be him getting a case of the "yips" by running for his life against Ten. Most unorganized OL play I've seen by any Steeler team. Don't know if it's the line coach, youthful OL or lack of skills by OL despite high draft picks. So many things wrong, it's hard to know where to start to fix it. Gonna take more than win on for the Gipper speeches, Lombardi trophies or HOF pics. But props to Ben for trying something and not throwing his OL and coaches under the bus. If the season doesn't turn around quickly, I wouldn't be surprised if Ben looks for different team for his remaining "prime" years, ala Peyton Manning.
Haley took KC from 2-14 to winning the AFC West in 2seasons.. and also had a hand in ARI going to their first ever SB.. one Team using a high powered rushing attack and one using high powered passing attack.. my point is he has the mindset to utilize whatever talent he is given, but as of now has failed to do so in Pittsburgh
He joined Arizona in mid 2007. The offense he inherited was good in 2008, mostly thanks to Kurt Warner and supporting cast. Haley head coach at KC: 2009 = 4-12. 2010 = 10-6, lost wild card. 2011 = 5-8 and fired. Overall at KC: 19-26, .422 percentage. He has a reputation of being combative and argumentative with players, and he continues that behavior with the Steelers. I think I have the stronger argument.
Unfortunately those '08ers wont have much of an impact because it's not really because of the younger players not trying. The problems run from the Art all the way down to the Coordinators. It's out of your control Ben but it's good effort though.
Stale and predictable are what the Steelers are guilty of and it arises from not wanting to be flexible or change with the times. All the way from the drafting process, to trading, and running the offense/defense. It is true, when things fail it is ALL on the people at or near the very top because they make the major decisions that has rippling affect all the way down to the players.
You have to have time to make accurate passes and with that O-line Brady or Manning would have trouble making accurate passes.
Ben 's line been bad for years but at least he trusted his left tackle not to get him killed,don't think that same level of trust exists today.
I, for one, think highly of Ben and Ryan for taking the bull by the horns. That's what team leaders and vets are supposed to do! I think our team is lacking that veteran leadership and we need theses guys to stand up and be heard. Enough with the going through the motions, this team needs to play with some heart!!! I hope this meeting motivates this team and lights a fire under their a**es! They are not playing championship football and it starts with desire and having the "eye of the tiger" (sorry for the cliché). This offense needs the infusion of fist pumping, chest bumping and some high fives. Build confidence in one another and success will follow.
Our drafts have been week since 2008. This year's draft is looking pretty decent. But we have a long ways to go.
I think it is good to try and get everyone on the same page. Will it help us beat the Bears, I doubt it but that is no reason not to build this team up.
2011 was a train wreck of season ending injuries in KC including J.Charles, Eric Berry, Matt Cassel, Brandon Siler and Tony Moeaki.. pretty much there best players at each respective positions..
Larry Fitzgerald on his former OC Haley: "I think Todd is a great coach. He's fun to play for. Everybody says he's a hard ass and this, that and the third, but at the end of the day when Todd came in the locker room he'd give you the biggest hug. He wanted it so bad for us"
I misspoke. Ben has not thrown his o-line under the bus, bit he has not done much to limitthe praise he gets either. That produces a situation where he always seems innocent when things go awry. For example, you just said ben often makes somethinh out of nothing. The last game, the o line played solid football, especially in light of the pouncey injury, but you still have people saying ben waz not protected.how does he walk away imnocent from that lackluster performance monday while getting paid 12 million dollars? I think that is hilarious.
Roughly 2 years in Arizona (1 full season and 2 partials) and management had enough of him. Meaning negatives outweighed positives. I don't like his offensive philosophy, period. Doesn't fit Roeth, doesn't fit Pittsburgh, doesn't work. Facts is facts and you can't point to ANYthing he's done in Pittsburgh that merits confidence in him.
Pittsburgh Steelers 6-3 when Ben went down last season. The media was talking about Ben having a career season and possible MVP. If you can't admit Haley had a hand in that then…
So you're saying that Ben's success was largely due to Haley? How about Ben was successful IN SPITE OF Haley? That's the more likely scenario. And Ben is most successful when he is given the reins, for example in no huddle. Also, Ben goes down and the team falls apart. Isn't a big part of coaching having the team prepared when the inevitable injuries occur?
This is what happens when you have the 31st ranked running offense. Everything seems to fall apart. No toughness, no forcing your will on opponents, and when you line up in pro formation the defenses still smell pass. This offense stinks when there is no balance. We don't have the play calling or personnel to pull off a spread offense package all game long.
No, after helping ARI go to their first ever SB he was offered the HC job in KC, like anyone would he accepted
But, obviously he's not having success in Pittsburgh thus far
Yes, I mis-spoke, meant KC in comments above. He only spent less than two seasons in Arizona and took the KC job after the SB.
Well I'd be more inclined to say he was let go because they went from winning the division in 2010 to a 5-8 team at the time of his firing.. again though, they lost Eric Berry, Jamaal Charles and Matt Cassel that year, among others to season ending injuries
Although a 10-6 record in a bad division is not the height of achievement either.
I think all you have to do is look at what Steelers offensive team is being sent onto the field. Late last year, pre-season, and this season so far, Haley looks like the cause of our offensive problems. Yes, weak line too, but..
This is an exaggeration, but could the Steelers current offense score in the CFL, cuz they can't score in this league with Haley, that's for sure.
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While doing press for his latest movie, 5 to 7, due out in the U.S. tomorrow, Anton Yelchin spoke briefly about Star Trek 3.
Star Trek 3 is Yelchin's next project, but Yelchin hasn't seen the script for the movie yet.
Several weeks ago, TrekToday reported that Anton Yelchin had signed on to the indie thriller Green Room, and now another Trek actor will be appearing in the movie.
Sir Patrick Stewart also has a role in Green Room, which is currently filming.
Star Trek into Darkness' Anton Yelchin has signed to star in Green Room.
Green Room is an indie thriller from Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruin).
Star Trek into Darkness' Anton Yelchin will be starting in a new comedy, The Driftless Area.
The Driftless Area is being adapted from Tom Drury's novel.
Zachary Quinto and Anton Yelchin were seen on a commercial which aired during yesterday's Super Bowl broadcast.
The commercial was for the Xfinity X1 entertainment operating system, which "integrates the largest collection of video with social media features, interactive apps, web content and more in one easy-to-navigate, sleek viewing experience."
Anton Yelchin is confident that Star Trek 3 will find the right director.
After news broke that Joe Cornish will not be directing, Yelchin commented on the search for a director for the next installment of the Star Trek story.
Star Trek into Darkness' Anton Yelchin is now working in Joe Dante's Burying the Dead.
He will be taking on the role of Max in the horror comedy.
Star Trek into Darkness' Anton Yelchin is part of a short film promoting indie rockers Broken Bells' new album, After the Disco.
In the first part of After the Disco, seen below, Yelchin portrays a man waking up in a dream world.
Star Trek into Darkness' Anton Yelchin is in talks for a role in Warcraft.
Warcraft is the Legendary Pictures/Atlas Entertainment adaptation of the World of Warcraft video game.
In a short video, Anton Yelchin explains what to expect in Star Trek into Darkness.
The topics include: the main theme of Star Trek into Darkness, Kirk's journey, and Yelchin's opinion of the film.
Anton Yelchin has signed a deal to appear in Rudderless.
Rudderless is the story of a "grieving father in a downward spiral who stumbles across a box of his deceased son's original music. He forms a band, hoping to find peace in the wake of his loss."
Star Trek's Anton Yelchin will join Diane Kruger in the romantic comedy 5 to 7.
In 5 to 7, set in New York, an aspiring novelist has an affair with the beautiful wife of a French diplomat, where "cultures, world views, personal ethics and dietary preferences clash as love deepens."
Star Trek XI's Anton Yelchin has joined the cast of Only Lovers Left Alive.
Starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska and John Hurt, Only Lovers Left Alive is "the story of a centuries-long love affair between two star-crossed vampires."
Only Lovers Left Alive is directed by Jim Jarmusch. The film will begin shooting this summer.
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Pac didn't fight Mayweather or take test because thats what his team advises him. I don't think Pac cares about testing personally but I think Arum was scared of losing to Mayweather since Arum doesn't promote Mayweather. When Ariza felt it was time cash out and fight Mayweather he got on Arums bad side.
Marquez, Mosley, Bradley all had to sign with TR to get the fight. When Pac started taking advice from others and starting to force Arums hand in making the Mayweather fight and rumors were circulating that he might leave Arum to make the Mayweather fight then all of a sudden he gets robbed by Bradley.
This isn't even getting into the stadium, changing dates when Mayweather was supposed to go to jail. Saying testing was fine any day any time then backing out after all the other stipulations were done including 10mil weight penalty and venue. Demanding 24 days and running away from the negociation table to fight Clottey then lieing about what was offered only to be exposed by one of the commitee members.
Marquez putting Pac to sleep may just be karma.
Pac moving up in weight beating the **** out of Cotto, Mosley, Margo isn't suspicious or raise questions but Marquez knocking Pac out is. SMH.
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After 31 years hidden in the wake of one of the worst video game failures in history, thousands of E.T. and other Atari games were uncovered Saturday. The find ended the mystique of a great industry legend.
The world will find out Saturday if millions of game cartridges that Atari disappeared in 1983 after its E.T. title tanked are really in a New Mexico dump. CNET will be there to report.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 31: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts aftrer a touchdown during the 2010 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 31, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey told reports on Thursday that although RB Maurice Jones-Drew was able to participate in running drills this afternoon, he will remain questionable for Week 16′s game against the Patriots, per Ryan O'Halloran. O'Halloran even goes as far to say that he would be "stunned" if Jones-Drew played on Sunday. Since playing in the first 6 games this year, Jones-Drew has been sideline by a foot injury, while Rashad Jennings missed practice again Thursday with a concussion and Jalen Parmele has already been placed on season-ending injured reserve. With Jones-Drew unlikely to play, Montell Owens figures to get another start for the Jaguars. The post Maurice Jones-Drew Unlikely To Play In Week 16 Despite Returning To Practice appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors.
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The Ravens bus down 95 this week to face the Redskins at Fedex Field Sunday at 1 p.m. Baltimore dropped to 9-3 last week after relinquishing a ten point lead at home, and allowing 37-year old Charlie Batch to drive 85 yards in the final 6:14 for a game winning field goal. The Redskins picked up their third straight win improving to 6-6, by beating the Giants on Monday night, 17-16, a game in which rookie phenom Robert Griffin III dazzled the national audience. Griffin causes good things to happen for an offense. He both fumbled the ball for a touchdown recovered by Josh Morgan in the first quarter, and ripped a 17 yard strike to Pierre Garcon with less than 2 minutes remaining for the needed first down to run out the clock. This once-every-four-annual, nonetheless heated bitter beltway rivalry kicks into high gear this Sunday from lovely Landover MD. Here are some keys to the game.Griffin the crime dogThe Redskins' run to even their record to .500 can largely be attributed to the...
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The Power of Independent Thinking
The War on Everything
Recorded: Monday, April 14, 2014
Research Fellow Anthony Gregory, author of "The Power of Habeas Corpus in America,"
discusses how politicians love to declare war on social and economic issues, and how these "wars" only manage to increase government power while reducing liberty.
Experts: Anthony GregoryType: Independent Institute TVIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice/ Prisons, Free Speech, Freedom, Government Power, Government Secrecy, History (U.S), Immigration, Law Enforcement, Regulation and Deregulation, Terrorism and National Crises
Ron Paul: Understanding Liberty
Recorded: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014
In this clip from "Ron Paul: Liberty Defined," Dr. Paul describes how real positive change comes from understanding liberty and economics.
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Robert Higgs - Crisis, Leviathan, and the National Security State
Recorded: Thursday, February 27, 2014
"Crisis, Leviathan, and the National Security State" by Robert Higgs was a speech sponsored by The Future of Freedom Foundation February 15, 2014 at the 2014 International Students for Liberty Conference in Washington D.C.
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Recorded: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Senior Fellow Benjamin Powell discusses the partial Government shutdown on the Fox Business Channels Stossel show.
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The Challenge of Liberty Summer Seminar is BackWill You Be There?
Recorded: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Anthony Gregory, Research Fellow, Student Programs Director, and author of The Power of Habeas Corpus in America: From the Kings Prerogative to the War on Terror, gives a behind the scenes look at the exciting opportunities available to students at The Challenge of Liberty Seminar this summer.
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What Should the Fed Be Doing?: Myths, Current Strategies and Alternatives
Recorded: Monday, November 12, 2012
Research Fellow David Beckworth, editor of Boom and Bust Banking, and Research Fellow Scott Sumner, contributor to Boom and Bust Banking, discuss the role of the Fed.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- When Charlotte landed a National Football League franchise 20 years ago, city leaders were ecstatic, calling it a critical step in putting North Carolina's largest city on the map. It seemed that the city's explosive growth -- when it became a major financial industry center -- coincided with the rise of the Panthers. But now the city and the franchise are at a crossroads. The Carolina Panthers want to renovate the outdoor 74,000-seat Bank of America Stadium. And the team is asking the public for help. On Monday, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and team President Danny Morrison met with new Gov. Pat McCrory and House Speaker Thom Tillis to discuss the multimillion-dollar project. Both politicians are from the Charlotte area, and McCrory was the city's mayor for 14 years. His first term was in 1995, the Panthers' inaugural season. Tillis said Tuesday that discussions have been preliminary but that there are fears from city and state leaders ...
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When out-of-shape IT technician Roen wakes up and starts hearing voices in his head, he naturally assumes he's losing it.
He isn't.
As of last night, he has a passenger in his brain - an ancient alien life-form called Tao, whose race crash-landed on Earth before the first fish crawled out of the oceans. Over the millennia his people have trained human heroes to be great leaders, to advance our species at a rate far beyond what it would have achieved on its own. Split into two opposing factions - the peace-loving, but under-represented Prophus, and the savage, powerful Genjix - the aliens have been in a state of civil war for centuries. Both sides are searching for a way off-planet… and the Genjix will sacrifice the entire human race, if that's what it takes.
So now Roen must train to be a hero worthy of his unwanted companion. Like that's going to end up well.…
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"Wesley Chu is my hero.… He has to be the coolest science fiction writer in the world." (Lavie Tidhar, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Osama)
"Realistic take on secret agent with aliens"
Stereotypical overweight programmer gets to live out dream of being trained as a secret agent. Only it's a realistic version of a secret agent with all the boring parts and there's an alien voice inside his head. I was worried it would be too similar to The Host but it's completely different.
Funny and was refreshing to read something with modern day pop culture & geeky references. First half should be used for workout motivation showing the large amount of work involved in getting an overweight couch nerd into shape.
I think it went too far with the amount of influence aliens had on human evolution. According to it every single historical event or person was influenced by the aliens. Has a somewhat surprising ending and written with intention of a sequel.
"Interesting Premise"
This book has an interesting premise, and Wesley Chu delivers a good story to back it up. I enjoyed the book from start to finish, and look forward to the sequel.
My only quibble is the "training montage" part of the story does seem to have a bit of a gap somewhere. In other words there's a hole where the hero jumps from fat lazy oaf to super bad ass secret agent without adequate explanation.
Overall, yes. The vast majority of the book was enjoyable, only beginning to wear as the main character continued to use the same tired lines of thought and worn out phrases to express himself. There was the sense that the author was trying to poke fun at or reference cheesy spy and action classic tropes, but being boring for the sake of being cute is still being boring.
I will say that I became swept up in the world he created of secret behind-the-scenes alien warfare throughout history, and loved the basic concept of the book. Would even be interested to see more stories set in this universe, but perhaps with a different tone.
The core problem was perhaps one of target audience. The further I got into the book, the more I felt that this would have made an excellent teen or young adult book, even though it was clearly not trying to be. It felt too toothless, the main character almost impossibly immature after a point, to be about adults. Perhaps if I had started it viewing it as a book for teens I would have been lenient.
Probably. This felt like a sophomore attempt, a talented and imaginative writer still trying to break free of the bounds of convention and, for lack of a better term, self-doubt. Many times he began down a good path only to fall back on the same outcomes, situations, and phrases. The bulk of the work, however, was fine.
Yes. Naramore's narration was overall good, his inability to deliver an English accent not withstanding. HIs characters were clearly defined and consistent, which is important in a book that contains multiple simultaneous conversations occurring on different levels.
Yes, but it would accused of being something of a "Chuck" rip-off. I think it would make a fairly good TV series. It could be fun to cast the voices of impressive older actors (Patrick Stewart springs to mind) as the disembodied aliens giving advice, with young up-and-coming TV talents in the leads.
I would recommend saving your money and hoping for a sequel. It's a great world, but the characters don't live up to it. Centuries of military wisdom and experience consistently give way to blind, short-sighted action, and the main character pretty stubbornly refuses to mature, think, or grow. Until a sudden last act change where he becomes a collected yet bloodthirsty freedom fighter without any real expectation.
The book tries for high mindedness, but ends up feeling like it was written for 14 year old boys. I look forward to seeing whether this author can bring his visions in line with his talent in the future.
"I loved it! I need the next book in the series!"
I loved this book! I just finished it and I can not wait for the next book. I am so glad this will be a series. The book is fun. You have a protagonist that you can not help love because he is overweight, unhappy at his job, fruitlessly going to clubs to try and meet someone and absolutely enduring. It is good enough I am listening to it a second time currently
The story is about an alien that inhabits the human body of our protagonist. He wasn't exactly our aliens first choice but beggars can not be choosers. You follow the transition of our protagonist learning of his alien inhabitant, figuring out he is not crazy, and developing a positive relationship. Roan gets involved in a war between two different factions of aliens who have been influencing human evolution for years. Our host has been Ghengis Khan, Laffayette, and several other notables.
Wesley Chu is extremely funny and utilizes multiple pop culture and historical references. This is a book you will enjoy and feel good after reading. Sci fi lovers, spy novel lovers, and anyone who ever wanted an escape from a boring job to become a secret agent will enjoy it. Even better we get the complaining of not getting to eat pizza and being forced to run until you fall down from complete exhaustion. There is no magical transition. Mikael Naramore does a great job. His interpretation of Roan and Tao are perfect. He has some difficulties with some accents and interpretation of women but it is not enough to rate him low for the narration. I find his narration very enjoyable.
Read this!
"Very enjoyable read"
I'm not sure why a reviewer or two has mentioned this book as predictable. Overall I guess you could say that most books are predictable in the aspect of the story containing heroes and villains and conflict. However the character development and the world that was created by the author was intriguing, sometimes exciting, and definitely fun. A really good read overall.
"An underrated listen !"
I urge to listen to this story...if... you like action, sci-fi . Those are not uncommon combinations. However, I find that many times the action overwhelms the characters in a story. This is not the case with "The lives of Tao". Wesley Chu takes the time to develop his main characters and we care about them. We also feel the conflict he is dragged into. This story works on many levels. The reader added to the pleasure by making sure we knew who was involved when and giving them their voice. I was sad when we got to the end and am looking forward to book 2.
"Super fun!"
I usually listen to pretty serious stuff, or long epic fantasy works. Decided to take a chance on this at the recommendation of a friend. Glad I did! Laughed many times and the stay arc was fantastic! The narrator was especially good I thought. Great action and humor...hard to beat that combination.
"Would be great if not for choppy recording"
This version of this book is unusable as presented because the audio keeps clipping off the beginnings of nearly every sentence if there is a pause . Due to this I cannot recommend this audio book. This is a shame considering the book is excellent.
No due to audio clipping throughout.
Do you bother listening to the audio you sell Audible?
"Awful, I couldnt get past the first chapter"
I couldn't listen to this. The narration is terrible and all the characters sound the same so I don't know who is speaking. Audible please take this horrible book back.
"Unimaginative and cliche"
Pretty much every creative or interesting thing about this book is right there in the cover blurb. Aliens have been guiding humanity via human hosts and one takes a fat sloppy schlub and turns him into a super agent by sitting in his head going, "you can do it, Bob!". Gimme a friggin' break.
It's really formulaic and extremely predictable. I think I successfully predicted all the major plot points by the second chapter and most of the minor ones by half way through. Just look at one of those summer movie beat sheets while you're reading it and you can pretty much see everything coming.
Aside from the lazy, formulaic plot and the predictability, it's not exactly an original idea. Aliens have been manipulating man kind for 1000's of years unbeknownst to us. Yeah. Basic sci-fi pulp story or 70's b movie plot. We've all seen about 50 versions of this. Yawn.
Further adding to the general shittiness of this book is that pretty much every character in it is some kind of stereotype or cliche: smart-assed but well-intentioned best friend, beautiful but unattainable woman, cute girl-next-door love interest, the tough love trainer, etc. etc. etc.
This book is basically wank fodder for fat middle-aged losers that think comic books should be considered literature and haven't come to grips with the fact they're wasting their lives. It's cheap, unimaginative crap that should insult your intelligence. Skip it. I wish I had.
"Loved it!"
Don't be put off by any negative reviews - this is a really great book! I've already got the second one ready to go in case it ends when I'm in the car or running....I think I'd quite like to have Tao living inside me!
"Over sold"
From the blurbs on the book cover and other reviews I was expecting a lot from this story.
It mostly delivered and the story, writing and performance were all very good. But the promised humour was not there. It had a wry sense of humour in places and was a bit amusing at times but it was mostly a straight up action story.
I liked it and am interested in a follow up but it won't make my top ten.
"An alien war on earth that we know nothing about"
I wanted a nice fun read after the heavy Gardens of the Moon, Malazan book 1.
The third book is out soon, and my book club have recommended this series a few times - so, I got the audible version.
And they were right.
This is a nice light, fun, interesting read/listen.
Essentially, Tao is an alien. His race crashed on this planet before the humans were around. They need a host to survive - so have spent millennia co-existing with humans and other life forms.
But there is a civil war going on between the 2 factions of aliens. Tao is a operative who loses his host and has to take emergence possession of the nearest vessel - an overweight male computer tech.
This is where the story really starts.
The book is essentially a normal bloke who thinks the secret operative business is like James Bond - boy is he in for a surprise.
This book did the job i was after - and i look forward to the second and third books.
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Havign the Doc slip into an alternate reality and meet his female self might be fun. Heck, it might be a cheap and interestign way to do a multi-Doctor story.
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I am an enthusiastic person looking for a partner to enjoy life with. I love being social and appreciate the kind of company that I am comfortable being silly with. On the other hand, I've learned to value some quality 'Me' time too. Balance is key. I work very hard so I can enjoy life. I exercise so I can eat/drink (in moderation). I love the city as much as I love nature. I am equally comfortable in dive bars and posh lounges alike.. just depends who I'm with. I have friends from all walks and I love learning and experiencing new things from people different than me. I value Experiences and the People I share them with. It's about the Journey, not the Destination. Life is short. I try to appreciate it in some way, everyday. I am passionate about Food, Family, and Travel. I aspire to travel and eat my way around the world! If the following items are on the menu, I will probably Have to try their take on it: wings, eggs benedict, pork belly, short ribs, and salty/sweet desserts. Music makes my world go round! I listen to a pretty wide variety, sing loudly in my car, and I sometimes randomly burst into song if something is relevant (I blame my Asian backround and our sick affection for Karaoke). Bonus points if you know the reference in my headline :) I'd like to see more live performances. I love cliche sunsets that light up the sky, cozy fires, weekend getaways, and spontaneous adventures! I enjoy cooking, baking, entertaining. "Your greatest possession is the 24 hours in front of you.
Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Cooking , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Performing arts , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Aerobics, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Dancing, Other types of exercise, Running, Swimming, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I like Dogs
I love dogs. I miss my Roxy (Boxer/Pit mix) all the time!
Middle of the Road
Hawaii is my Zen. Vegas is always fun. Southern CA will always be home, but love Seattle and the Pacific Northwest as well. You may spot me having an early dinner at a trendy HH bar counter in Ballard, Fremont, CapHill, and on occasion Bellevue
Sundays. I love everything about Sundays- Sunday brunch, Sunday dinner, Sunday Funday, Football Sunday, or just some quality lazy couch time. My nephew, Traditions, Lakers, NFL, HH, Tapas,Tattoos, Volunteering at soup kitchens, heels, and sunshine
Greenlake, farmers markets, hot yoga, fun 5K runs, capturing life on camera, culture/art, eating out and recreating dishes at home. Entertain for a big game or cook for friends/fam just because! I'd like to see more live music and get back to nature
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|What she is looking for
|5'1" (154cms)
|5'10" (177cms) to 6'4" (193cms)
|Body type:
|About average
|About average, Athletic and toned
|No preference
|Light brown
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|I'll tell you later
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|Social Drinker
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|Financial / Accounting / Real Estate
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|I'll tell you later
|$50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+
|No preference
|Have kids:
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|Wants kids:
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|Spiritual but not religious
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I believe in treating people with kindness and compassion
|English, Other
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ABA is opening the new West Jordan studio Monday January 5 th 2015
Call 801-907-5731 or 801-661-5274 for more information
Check under "About ABA" for a class schedule
Accepting new students at West Jordan and South Jordan studios
What makes ABA unique?
• ABA is a dance studio that focuses on technique and performance skills
• We believe dance is an art not a competition
• We foster the love of dance with kind and caring teachers
• Our students can go on to bigger and better things when graduating from ABA
• Our teachers give personal individualized instruction
• We help every student in the class not just the most gifted
• ABA has a caring friendly non-competitive environment
• Our goal is to make every student feel successful
Student Success
Students have gone on to receive scholarships and
to have professional careers with such institutions as:
Ballet West, RDT (Reporatory Dance Theater) Ririe Woodbury, Joffrey Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, New York City Ballet, Los Angeles Classical Ballet, Burklyn Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Houston Ballet, Ballet Oklahoma, Julliard, RDT, Utah Valley University (UDU) ballet program, University of Utah Ballet and Modern Dance programs, BYU's ballet program.
Congratulations to ABA students Beth Renz & Tressa Lowry both are now regional winners of Sterling Scholars for their high schools in Dance!


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First set of these will be out later this afternoon. Managed to get a lot of good work done on these yesterday and am gradually growing more comfortable with what I think.
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""I've got a list of corporations that have gotten out of their airplanes [because of criticism from politicians]. It is the stupidest thing I've ever seen. When you look at the time and cost savings; it does not make sense not to fly [privately]. You can't let public perception interfere with your business decision to fly. It either is a good business decision or it isn't.""
Jet Republic Launches 'Free to Fly' Program
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Portugal-based Jet Republic's new "Free to Fly" program offers clients what appears to be a somewhat different twist on standard fractional-share deals. Buyers purchase an entire Learjet 60XR, which the company will buy back at 50 percent of original cost in five years. In the interim, buyers can enjoy tax depreciation benefits and fly 200 hours per year without paying hourly fees, a savings of about $1.8 million annually, according to Jet Republic. (More flight time is available at an hourly rate.) The deal includes a flight attendant on each trip and access to a worldwide concierge service.
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Tagliatelle Verde Alia Spezzina
|Pasta verde
|2 Ounce (1 recipe)
|Pesto alla spezzina
|2 Ounce (1 recipe)
|100 Gram, grated
|1 Teaspoon
|1 Tablespoon
1. Make pesto alia spezzina as directed. Keep in cool place.
2. Make pasta as directed till stage 4.
3. Roll up the sheet of dough carefully until 2" in diameter. Using a very sharp knife cut into slices of about 1/2" wide.
4. Open up each slice (noodle) and spread out each strip on a floured board or cloth to dry for 30 minutes.
5. Boil water in a large pan with 1 teaspoon salt.
6. Add cut strips in batches. Cook for 5-7 minutes until just tender. Drain and dry. Sprinkle little oil to prevent sticking.
7. Place cooked tagliatelle into a serving dish. Add 4 tablespoons sauce, mix well with a fork until all tagliatelles are coated with sauce.
8. Pour remaining sauce over and top with grated cheese or serve cheese separately.
Vegetarian Tagliatelle Verde
Follow the same recipe as above. Omit eggs for pasta verde for tagliatelle.


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Steven Gerrard has pulled out of the England squad for tomorrow night's friendly with the Netherlands in Amsterdam. The Liverpool captain trained yesterday, but felt a slight soreness in his groin and has withdrawn as a precaution.
The remainder of Fabio Capello's squad members were able to make the short flight to the Netherlands, where they will be put through their paces at the Amsterdam Arena tonight. Goalkeeper Ben Foster has already been replaced by Joe Hart, after hurting his knee in Manchester United's Community Shield defeat by Chelsea on Sunday.
Coming just four days ahead of his side's opening Premier League fixture at Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will no doubt welcome the decision to adopt a cautious stance over Gerrard's fitness.
The 29-year-old is a key component of the Reds' attempts to end a 19-year league title drought. However, his injury record is patchy and Gerrard has been plagued by muscular problems in the past.
Benitez will desperately hope to have his talisman available at White Hart Lane, especially as he also has defensive problems with doubts over Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel.
Almunia the answer?
The same sentiment might also be expressed by Sir Alex Ferguson in relation to Foster, given Edwin van der Sar is missing until the end of September with broken fingers. If anything, the 26-year-old's injury record is even worse than Gerrard's.
Hart's recall was an obvious move given the youngster won a full cap in Trinidad and Tobago last year, and was a regular member of the England squad until Shay Given arrived from Newcastle United to take his place at Manchester City. Now on loan at Birmingham City, Hart is at least guaranteed to start the new season as a Premier League regular.
All the England players are very important. I would like to know what they think and if I will be welcome. I don't want any problems with anyone.
It is little wonder, though, that talk is once again surfacing about the availability of Manuel Almunia. The Arsenal keeper is now eligible to play for England on residency grounds, and there are some who think the Spain-born player should be catapulted over the current crop, including Robert Green, who is set to make his third consecutive appearance tomorrow.
"Theo [Walcott] sometimes asks me if I will take the citizenship and I say, 'Yes, if you want?' Then he says, yes, he would like me to," Almunia told The Guardian. "But all the England players are very important. I would like to know what they think and if I will be welcome.
"It is not an easy decision. I am 32 so I don't want any problems with anyone. This is not a silly thing. You are playing with the hearts of people. It [an England cap] is not something you can buy in a shop."


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