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APPARATUS FOR OPENING POUCHES Filed Feb. 1, 1965 5 Sheets-Sheet L Sept 1 1967 K. R. JOHNSON APPARATUS FOR OPENING POUCHES 5 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed Feb. 1, 1965 lllll United States Patent 3,340,679 APPARATUS FOR OPENING POUCI-IES Kenneth R. Johnson, Rockford, Ill., assignor to Bartelt Engineering Company, Inc., Rockford, 11]., a corporation of Delaware Filed Feb. 1, 1965, Ser. No. 429,249 8 Claims. (Cl. 53-385) This invention relates to an apparatus for separating the flexible side panels of pouch-type packages to open the tops of the pouches to receive a product to be packaged. More particularly, the invention has reference to an apparatus for squeezing pouches edgewise as they are advanced at high speed through a continuous motion packaging machine thereby to bow the panels away from each other and open the pouches preparatory to filling.
The general object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved pouch opening apparatus making it possible to fill pouches at a substantially faster rate than has been practical with prior devices.
A more specific object is to eliminate the clamps heretofore used on continuous motion machines for gripping the trailing edges of pouches and shifting the trailing edges forward to open the pouches, thereby simplifying the pouch carrier and permitting the closer spacing of pouches on the carrier.
A related object is to shift the trailing edges forward without gripping the edges thereby to obtain an improved opening action.
Another object is to provide a novel pouch opening apparatus of the foregoing character that is relatively simple in construction and capable of precisely controlled highspeed operation.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIGURE 1 is a schematic perspective view of the pouch forming and filling portions of a packaging machine embodying the novel features of'the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a representative pouch.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary side elevational view of the pouch filling portion of the machine.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view showing a pouch immediately before it is opened, the view being taken substantially along the line 44 of FIG. 3.
FIGS. 5 through 8 are views similar to FIG. 4 showing successive positions of the parts as the pouch is opened and filled.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view taken substantially along the line 9-9 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view on a somewhat reduced scale taken substantially along the line 1010 of FIG. 9.
As shown in the drawings for purposes of illustration, the invention is embodied in a machine for automatically packaging measured quantities of fluent material in pouches 10 (FIG. 2) of the type comprising two side-byside sheets 11 of flexible material closed at the bottom as by a fold 12 and sealed as indicated at 13 and 14 along the side and top edges. The sheets are composed of or coated with thermoplastic material, and the seals are formed simply by pressing the sheets between heated seal bars 15 to form heat seals which bond the sheets together after the material has cooled.
Packages of the above character are formed cheaply and at high speeds in a succession of operations performed on a web 17 (FIG. 1) of polyethylene .as the latter is drawn endwise through the machine with a continuous motion. As shown schematically in FIG. 1, the web first is folded longitudinally at a folding station 18 to bring the two side portions together, and then is cross-sealed along spaced transverse lines 19 by gangs of orbiting seal bars 15 pressed against the opposite sides of the web to form a series of integrally joined pockets in the web. Then the web passes through a cutter 20 which separates successive pouches from the web, and the separated pouches are advanced by rollers 21 into clamps 22 (FIGS. 3 through 8) spaced along a carrier 23. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, the cross-seals 19 preferably terminate below the upper edges of the strips to form narrow flaps which ride on opposite sides of a stationary splitter blade 24 as the pouches are advanced to the carrier 23.
On the carrier 23, the pouches 10 are opened as they pass through a filling station and beneath a dispensing device, indicated generally at 25, including a series of funnels 27 which move with the pouches and receive measured quantitles of the product from .a dispensing spout 28 (FIG. 3) disposed above the path of the funnels, the product being delivered to the pouches through duck-in spouts 29 on the tubular lower end portions 30 of the funnels. After the pouches have been filled, the duck-in spouts are raised out of the open ends and the pouches continue on for the application of the top seals 14. The folding, sealing, severing and dispensing mechanisms of the machine are well known in the art and thus are shown and described only generally herein.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pouch carrier 23 is formed by a pair of endless chains 31 which are disposed in spaced horizontal planes and trained around sprocket wheels (not shown) on opposite sides of the dispensing device 25 with the straight runs of the chains shown in FIG. 3 disposed in a common vertical plane and adapted to be driven continuously from left to right by the main cycle shaft (not shown) of the machine. Equally spaced along and spanning these chains are a plurality of vertical bars 32 secured at their ends to the respective chains and each carrying on its upper end a clamp 22 having two vertically spaced jaws 33 pivoted to open rearwardly along the path of the web.
At the forward end of the pouch carrier 23, each clamp 22 is opened momentarily to receive the leading edge portion of a pouch 10 from the transfer rollers 21. Then the clamps are closed to grip the leading edge portions in the manner shown in FIG. 3 and carry the pouches edgewise along the horizontal path defined by the chains 31.
Herein, the funnels 27 are supported on another carrier .34 formed by two endless chains 35 supported above the pouch carrier 23 by sprocket wheels 37 and 38 at the opposite ends of the dispensing device 25 on two vertical shafts 39, 40, one of which has a driving connection 41 with the main cycle shaft to drive the funnel carrier. These chains carry equally spaced rectangular frameworks connected at their upper and lower ends to the respective chains with lugs 42 on the upright bars 43 of the frameworks secured to the funnels 27 to support the latter in fixed positions on the frameworks. Each duckin spout 29 is telescoped loosely over the lower end portion 30 of the funnel and is secured to a sliding bracket 44 clamped at one end around the spout and is guided at its other end for up and down sliding between the upright bars 43 of the framework. Journaled on the back of each bracket is a follower roller 45 which rides on a cam track on the frame and is raised and lowered by the track as the funnel moves along its path, thereby raising and lowering the duck-in spout. With this arrangement, the spouts Herein, the cam track is formed by an elongated bar having a downwardly inclined portion 47 on the left in FIG. 3 permitting each duck-in spout to be lowered into a pouch before the associated funnel 27 reaches the dispensing spout 28, a horizontal portion 48 which holds the spout in the lowered position as the funnel receives the product, and an upwardly inclined portion 49 which raises the spout gradually out of the pouch beyond the dispensing spout as the product flows into the pouch. An inclined bar 50 above the inclined portion 47 holds the rollers against the inclined portion during lowering of the spouts. To facilitate entry of the duck-in spouts into the pouches, the tips of the spouts preferably are tapered downwardly, herein, by cutting off the lower ends at an angle as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.
In prior high speed packaging machines of this type, it has been the practice to provide a second clamp for gripping the trailing edge of the pouch and rocking forward to open the pouch preparatory to filling. In accordance with the present invention, the pouches are supported on the carrier 23 at their leading edges only, and are positively opened by a new and improved apparatus 51 which engages the upper portion of the trailing edge of each pouch and shifts the trailing edge forward to bow the flexible side panels away from each other. Moreover, the apparatus opens the pouches at high speeds without gripping or twisting the pouch panels and leaves the panels free to spread apart around the duck-in spouts 29 as the latter are inserted in the pouches.
To these ends, the opening apparatus 51 comprises a carrier 52 extending along one side of the path followed by the pouches as the latter approach and pass beneath the dispensing spout 28, and a plurality of fingers 53 equally spaced along the carrier and mounted thereon to project outwardly across the path of the pouches. At the forward end of the pouch carrier, the outer end portions of the fingers are brought into engagement with the trailing pouch edges and then are moved forward relative to the clamps to squeeze each pouch edgewise between a clamp and a finger and open the pouch.
In this instance, the finger carrier 52 is formed by an endless chain (FIGS. 1, 9 and 10) disposed in a horizontal plane somewhat above the level of the pouch tops and supported and driven by two sprocket wheels 54 and 55 supported in a common horizontal plane on vertical shafts 56 spaced apart longitudinally of the pouch carrier and adapted to be rotated continuously in the direction indicated the arrow in FIG. 10. It will be seen in FIGS. 1 and 10 that the the section of the chain passing around the forward sprocket wheel 54 curves toward the pouch path and leads into a straight run paralleling the path,
and the section of chain passing around the rear sprocket 55 curves away from the path. The straight runs of the chains are braced on both sides by contoured rails 57, 58 (FIG. 9) suspended from a plate 59 above the carrier and slidably engaging the sides of the chain links.
Each finger 53 is disposed beneath a lug 60 fastened to the underside of a link of the chain, and is pivoted on the lug by means of a vertical pin 61 which supports the finger for rocking in a horizontal plane level with the upper end portions of the pouches. Herein, the fingers comprise generally triangular plates each pivoted at one I corner on a pin 61 and notched at 62 adjacent the outer corner to define a recess opening forward to catch and hold the trailing edge of a pouch. The thickness of the outer ends is reduced as shown in FIG. 9.
Mounted in the foregoing manner, each finger 53 is angularly movable relative to the chain 52 into a first position in which the bottom of the notch 62 trails the pivot pin 61 to a slight extent and the outer end portion is positioned for engagement with the trailing edge of a pouch as the finger moves along the curved section of thechain and crosses the pouch path. From this retracted position,
the finger is movable into a second position in which the bottom of the notch is generally even with the pivot and is spaced from the clamp 22 a distance less than the width of the pouch. Thus, in moving from the first position to the second, the finger cooperates with the preceding clamp to squeeze the pouch edgewise. After the duck-in spout 29 has been lowered into the open pouch, the finger is swung 'back to the retracted position, releasing the pouch and permitting it to expand toward its full width after the spout is withdrawn.
To produce the desired motion of the fingers 53, a follower roller 63 is journaled on each finger at a point spaced from the finger pivot, herein adjacent the remaining corner of the triangular plate, and rides in a continuous cam track 64 (FIG. 10) generally following the chain 52, in this instance along the outside of the chain and immediately beneath the fingers. It will be seen that each finger is in the form of a bell crank with the follower 63 on the end of one crank leg, the notch 62 on the other crnak leg, and the pivot pin 61 at the juncture of the two legs. Thus, the position of the roller relative to the finger pivot determines the angular position of the finger, and inward and outward variations in the cam track move the roller and thus rock the finger about its pivot.
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the cam track 64 is defined by the adjacent edges of two bars 65 and 66 spaced apart in a common plane to lie on opposite sides of the rollers 63, the bars being supported on posts 67, 68 upstanding from a horizontal frame plate 69 beneath the pouch-opening apparatus 51. Along the curved sections and the return run of the chain, the cam track is positioned to hold the fingers 53 in the retracted position. As the fingers enter the active run of the chain, the cam track curves outwardly at 70 to move the rollers 63 outwardly and thereby rock each roller and finger clockwise (FIG. 10) about the finger pivot. It will be seen that this advances the outer ends relative to both the finger carrier 52 and the pouch carrier 23 and shifts them from the positions shown in FIG. 5 to that shown in FIG. 6. The amount of such swinging is determined by the extent of the outward step 70 in the cam track which is selected in accordance with the amount of edgewise squeezing desired for the particular pouch being handled.
In addition to the edgewise squeezing, an air jet is directed between the panels 11 of the pouch 10 as the latter is squeezed, thereby to insure that the panels bow away from each other rather than in the same direction. Herein, the jet is applied through one or more passages '71 (FIG. 9) opening through the underside of the splitter blade and positioned longitudinally of the blade to lie over the approximate center of each pouch as the squeezing is applied. The air from the jet acts on the inner surfaces of the narrow flaps at the tops of the panels to urge the panels away from each other and toward the outwardly bowed positions shown in FIG. 6.
It will be seen that the pouch-opening apparatus 51 described herein eliminates the need for a set of clamps at the trailing edges of the pouches 10, and may be used whenever the packaging material has suificient strength 1 or body to support its own weight and that of the product in the pouch. The elimination of the trailing clamps not only reduces the weight of the pouch carrier 23 but also makes it possible to space the pouches more closely along the carrier for an increased rate of pouch production. The new opener shifts the trailing edges directly forward at the precise instant desired and without gripping the pouch edges, thereby eliminating the twisting of the pouch panels that was produced when the opening was accomplished by pivoted clamps. In addition, the trailing pouch edges remain free to move forward independently of the opening apparatus as the duck-in spouts 29 enter the pouches. After an initial separation sufficient to admit the tapered tips into the pouches, the opening can be completed by the spouts alone and is not limited by the ability of the opening elements to move forward. Thus, relatively large spouts can be used for optimum fillmg rates.
As the duck-in spout 29 is inserted in the pouch 10 (FIGS. 6 and 7), the associated funnel 27 moves under the dispensing spout 28 to receive the charge of product and guide the product into the pouch. Although the trailing pouch edge can be released at any time after the spout is inserted, the fingers 53 preferably are left in the extended position (FIGS. 6 and 7) until the pouches have been filled and the duck-in spouts are withdrawn. Then, the rollers 63 pass a reverse step at 72 (FIG. 10) in the cam track 64 which rocks the rollers and the fingers counterclockwise about the pivot pins 61 and swings the outer ends rearwardly away from the pouches. Thus, the pouches are released as shown in FIG. 8 to expand toward their normal length as they pass the rear end of the opening apparatus.
I claim as my invention:
1. In an apparatus for opening the upper ends of pouches having flexible side panels, the combination of, a first carrier movable along a horizontal path with a continuous motion and having clamps thereon for gripping the leading edge portions of a succession of equally spaced pouches and carrying the pouches edgewise along said path, a pair of sprocket wheels closely adjacent one side of said path in a common horizontal plane and spaced apart longitudinally of the path, an endless chain trained around said sprocket wheels and having a straight run extending alongside said path, a plurality of fingers spaced along and pivoted on said chain for rocking in a horizontal plane level with the upper edge portions of said pouches and projecting outwardly from said run across said path between adjacent pouches on said carrier, said sprocket wheels being rota-table in a direction to move said fingers along said path in the same direction as said pouches and at the same speed, each of said fingers having an outer end portion shaped to catch the trailing edge of the pouch held by the preceding clamp on said carrier, and means for holding each finger in a predetermined angular position for engagement with a trailing edge as the finger enters the forward end of said run and then rocking the outer end portion of the finger forward relative to said chain to squeeze the pouch edgewise between the finger and the clamp.
2. The combination defined in claim 1 in which said holding and rocking means comprise a continuous cam track extending around said chain, and followers on said fingers riding on said track, said track having a step for rocking said outer end portions forward to squeeze said pouches.
3. The combination defined in claim 2 in which each of said fingers is in the form of a bell crank with said follower adjacent the end of one leg, said outer end portion adjacent the end of the other leg, and the pivot at the juncture of said legs.
4. The combination defined in claim 2 in which said cam track includes a second step for rocking said outer end portions rearwardly and releasing said trailing edges after said pouches have been opened.
5. The combination defined in claim 1 further including a splitter blade disposed between the upper edge portions of said panels and having a passage therein opening out of said blade between said panels and positioned to direct a jet of air between the panels as the pouch is squeezed.
6. In an apparatus for opening pouches having flexible side panels, the combination of, a first carrier movable a g a p d termined path with a continuous motion and having clamps thereon for gripping the leading edge portions of a succession of equally spaced pouches and advancing the pouches edgewise along said path, a second carrier on one side of said path comprising an endless chain having a section curved toward said path and a run extending alongside said path, a plurality of fingers equally spaced along said chain and projecting outwardly therefrom to extend across said path behind one of said clamps for engagement with the trailing edge of a pouch when on said run, said fingers being pivoted on said chain for swinging movement of their outer ends toward and away from the clamps, a cam track extending along said chain section and said run, and a follower on each finger riding on said cam track and holding said fingers in a predetermined position for engagement with said trailing edges as said fingers enter said run, said cam track having a step therein adjacent the forward end of said run for swinging said outer end portions forward relative to said clamps thereby to squeeze the pouches edgewise between the fingers and the clamps.
7. In an apparatus for opening pouches having flexible side panels, the combination of, a first carrier movable along a predetermined path and having clamps thereon for gripping the leading edge portions of a succession of spaced pouches and carrying the pouches edgewise along said path, a second carrier disposed ononc side of said path and movable alongside the latter at the same speed as said first carrier, a plurality of fingers spaced along said second carrier and projecting outwardly therefrom across said path between adjacent pouches on said first carrier, said fingers being pivoted on said second carrier for rocking toward and away from the preceding clamps on said first carrier, and means for first bringing the outer end portions of successive fingers into engagement with the trailing edges of successive pouches in said clamps and then rocking each finger forward relative to the preceding clamp, said outer end portions being shaped to catch said trailing edges and squeeze the pouches edgewise and open the pouches as the outer end portions swing forward.
8. In an apparatus for opening pouches having flexible side panels, the combination of, a first carrier movable along a predetermined path and having clamps thereon for gripping the leading edge portions of a succession of spaced pouches and carrying the pouches edgewise along said path, a second carrier disposed on one side of said path and movable alongside the latter at the same speed as said first carrier, a plurality of fingers spaced along said second carrier and projecting outwardly therefrom across said path between adjacent pouches on said first carrier, and means for bringing the outer end portions of successive fingers into engagement with the trailing edges of successive pouches in said clamps and then moving each outer end portion forward relative to the preceding clamp, said outer end portions being shaped to catch said trailing edges and squeeze the pouches edgewise thereby to open the pouches.
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We came upon a cotton field one day
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then stopped the car, deciding we would stay.
We reveled in that field of summer snow
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In one way or another, virtually every one of the 120 days in the 2009 session of the Colorado General Assembly was some kind of preview of the 2010 elections.
Wanting to maintain a strong local identity in our kids' soccer programs is admirable but quaint and unrealistic. The Stingers does a fine job of coaching and training up until the age of 12, but it desperately needs to merge with a bigger club with greater resources to produce more of the potentially outstanding players who will move on to Evergreen High, Mullen, Colorado Academy or Conifer varsity teams.
If you're staying home and entertaining guests more now than in the past, maybe it's time for a new deck area.
Rolling Ridge Deck Co. in Marshdale designs and builds everything from a simple deck to more elaborate decks with outdoor kitchens. In addition, Rolling Ridge has just gotten into the fencing business.
"Outdoor kitchens are very big right now," said Barb Streett, who owns the company with her husband, Barry. "People are staying at home more and want to be able to entertain more in style."
Forty years ago, a small dairy farm in rural New York became a countercultural mini-nation as more than 200,000 people gathered for an unprecedented music festival known as Woodstock. The world was wrought with unrest — racial discord at home and military action abroad were tearing our nation apart. In spite of the tumultuous state of the world, Woodstock was a bastion of love and peace, proving that the music of some of the world's most influential performers could bring together thousands for a brief moment of musical and social harmony.
Jeffco's Citizen Budget Review Panel will formally recommend that the county spend $5 million annually for the next 20 years to finance more than $60 million in construction and equipment needs.
The panel, made up of county residents, has been meeting since late February to help officials prioritize spending on construction and equipment. Over the last few months, the group has met with various county departments to hear about the most pressing needs and has grappled with how to generate funds to finance the projects that county officials say are desperately needed.
An effort by Jeffco District Attorney Scott Storey to extend term limits for his office might be over before the question even goes to voters.
Storey, who began his second term in January, has been trying to get support to extend limits for his and the sheriff's office to three terms, or 12 consecutive years. Current law allows for two consecutive terms, or eight years, for all Jefferson County elected officials.
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LAKEWOOD — Personal bests and school records were shattered by Evergreen High School track and field competitors over the weekend.
But, the Cougars saved their best performance for last at the 2009 state track and field championships at Jeffco Stadium.
The boys' 4x400-meter relay team of Bryson Newhall, Jeff Troyano, Andrew Gysin and Nat Prouty set a new school record, and more importantly, won a state title with a time of 3 minutes, 20.13 seconds.
The 200-yard freestyle has always been Christian Treat's favorite race.
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Public criticism of individuals during board meetings of the Evergreen Fire Protection District has led the board president to warn against singling out individuals in negative comments.
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November 3, 2011
The MAFES Sales Store will be open Saturday [Nov. 5], from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday [Nov. 6], from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. We have V-Hams, fully-cooked, boneless hams made in Mississippi, that will make delicious sandwich fare for your tailgating party. We also have some cheeses still in stock and ready for pick-up or for holiday shipment. Try the famous muscadine ripple ice cream and delicious MSU chocolate milk when you stop by the Sales Store, located at 925 Stone Blvd., 300 yards south of Davis Wade Stadium.


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MySA staffers, E-N folk and whoever else we'd like to include discuss, ponder and obsess over some of our favorite shows.
Monthly Archive for October, 2007
The Bachelor: "That's Bettina … of the Washington Floppyhairs"
By Matt Thompson/MySA These "family visit" episodes — when the Bachelor visits the hometowns of the remaining four Bachelorettes — are typically fairly predictable affairs. A few colorful characters, a cranky aunt or granny, fathers demonstrating various levels of distaste at having the apple of their respective eyes auctioned off on an ABC reality show […] [Read More]
'Heroes' recap: Chapter Six – 'The Line'
It's not easy being the best character on this show, but Noah manages. (NBC Universal Media Village) I had told fellow Potato blogger Deborah Martin that "Heroes" is turning into the Winchester Mystery House — a sprawling structure that seems to just build on itself with no clear direction, pretty much to the point of […] [Read More]
Friday Night Lights, Episode 4
Even with gigantic holes in the plots — big enough to drive Mexican trucks through — we soldier on, hoping someone eventually will come to their senses on this show and go back to the realistic storylines from last season. Gee, we'd at least like to get to the end of the football season before […] [Read More]
"The Office": Where there's "Limitless paper in a paperless world"
In case you missed it, here'sthe director's cut of Michael Scott's Dunder Mifflin ad: And because they won't let us embed the video, here's a pic of Pam's watercolor from "Business School" [Read More]
'The Office:' We didn't used to laugh with Michael, right?
NBC.com "Local Ad" reminded me of "Initiation," about how the entire episode was just a build up to the final scene. In "Initiation," the final scene was Jim and Pam's phone conversation, about how they hadn't spoken in months. In "Local Ad," the final scene was, of course, Michael's director's cut commercial. It wasn't so […] [Read More]
'Pushing Daisies:' Yes, I'm drinking the Kool-aid
ABC.com One of my biggest influences, Roger Ebert, wrote about "Being John Malkovich:" "What an endlessly inventive movie this is! Charlie Kaufman, the writer of 'Being John Malkovich,' supplies a stream of dazzling inventions, twists and wicked paradoxes. And the director, Spike Jonze, doesn't pounce on each one like fresh prey, but unveils it slyly, […] [Read More]
'The Office:' 30 minutes — woo-hoo!
NBC.com Michael Scott + a video camera = hilarity, and this week's episode (a welcome return to the vastly preferable 30-minute format) bears that out. It's hard to believe that David Wallace didn't want to put the Scranton staff's action-packed ad on the air, especially with that genius tag line "Limitless paper in a paperless […] [Read More]
'Reaper': Farewell, Satan
This will be brief: I'm done. Satan — who really should be this season's breakout character, giving Ray Wise's smooth portrayal and the very idea of him as a sort of CEO of Hell — got less than five minutes of screen time in last night's episode. That is unacceptable. He didn't even get the […] [Read More]
'House': Don't mess with the Mormon
House trims his candidates by one, but gets a solid punch in the jaw in the process. And Foreman is back! [Read More]
Battlestar: Coming to a theater…about 275 miles away
The good news: Fans have a chance to see the BSG movie, "Razor," on the big screen before it is shown on SciFi. The bad news: You are going to have to drive to Dallas to see it. The Chicago Tribune's Mo Ryan discusses the turn of events in her latest blog entry. Of course, […] [Read More]
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|Title: The working life: Stories from the 9 to 5...Anthony Fiorillo, 53, Paleontologist
|Authors: Smith,Sonia
|Source: Texas Monthly, Nov-11, 39 :11 ,pg 48+-
|Subjects: Fiorillo Anthony Paleontology Natural history museums
|Ref ID: 92936
|Title: Book reviews (review of Armed Progressive: General Leonard Wood by Jack C. Lane)
|Authors: Brumbalough,Bruce
|Source: West Texas Historical Association Year Book, 2010, 86 : ,pg 170- 198
|Subjects: Lane Jack C. Wood Leonard (Book review)
|Ref ID: 91884
|Title: Political intelligence: Budget watch - Mental
|Authors: Mann,Dave
|Source: Texas Observer, 2010, 102 :14
|Subjects: San Antonio (Tex.) - Mental health facilities Evans Leon
|Additional Information: ID: 145; Center for Health Care Services.; RP: NOT IN FILE
|Ref ID: 89473
|Title: All walled up: How Brownsvill's battle against the federal government's border fence ended in defeat and disillusionment
|Authors: Del Bosque,Melissa
|Source: Texas Observer, 2010, 102 :2 11
|Subjects: Border Region - Fences Tamez Eloisa United States Department of Homeland Security Brownsville (Tex.) Ahumada Pat Garcia Juliet Loop Leonard
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|Title: Two burials: My grandfather's funeral in 1935 was one of the grandest anyone in Cotulla had ever seen. But it wasn't until he'd been dead for nineteen years that he reached his final resting place
|Authors: Santos,John Phillip
|Source: Texas Monthly, 2010, 38 :3 ,pg 90+-
|Subjects: Lopez Leonides
|Additional Information: ID: 112; RP: NOT IN FILE
|Ref ID: 85360
|Title: Previews + reviews: Books
|Authors: Shea,Michael
|Source: Texas Monthly, 2010, 38 :4 ,pg 56-
|Subjects: Kleon Austin Gowda Shilpi Somaya
|Additional Information: ID: 187; Newspaper Blackout by Austin Kleon, and Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda.; RP: NOT IN FILE
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|Title: TH Taste: The liquid gold of San Leon
|Authors: Hastings,Sue
|Source: Texas Highways, 2009, 56 :09 ,pg 14- 15
|Subjects: San Leon (Tex.) - Distilleries
|Additional Information: ID: 245; Railean Rum Distillery (San Leon).; RP: NOT IN FILE
|Ref ID: 80717
|Title: Blood treasure: A Mexican shark fisherman lives to tell the tale of an illegal industry gone overboard
|Authors: Sieff,Kevin
|Source: Texas Observer, 2009, 101 :16 13
|Subjects: Shark fishing Hernandes Andres Mexico - Cities and towns - Playa Bagdad Castillo-Geniz Jose Leonardo Marine ecosystem management
|Additional Information: ID: 41; RP: NOT IN FILE
|Ref ID: 81484
|Title: Leon Jaworski: Advocate of the rule of law
|Authors: Miller,David
|Source: Texas Historian, 2009, 70 : ,pg 25- 28
|Subjects: Jaworski Leon Scott Jordan Barnett Ross Watergate Trial Washington D.C. 1973
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|Title: The life penalty: In the execution capital of the free world, death sentences have declined precipitously--thanks in part to the institution of life-without-parole sentences
|Authors: Moritz,John
|Source: Texas Observer, 2008, 100 :23 ,pg 14- 17
|Subjects: Capital punishment Quintero Juan Leonardo Harris County - Administration of criminal justice Lucio Eddie Perry Rick
|Additional Information: ID: 9174; RP: NOT IN FILE
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|Title: Book reviews (review of Blue Bell Ice Cream: A Century at the Little Creamery in Brenham, Texas, 1907-2007 by Dorothy McLeon MacInerney)
|Authors: Brick,Blanche
|Source: East Texas Historical Journal, 2008, 46 :1 ,pg 59- 94
|Subjects: MacInerney Dorothy McLeon Ice cream industry (Book review)
|Additional Information: ID: 9039; RP: NOT IN FILE
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|Title: Maverick mystery tour: A collection of Texas-size characters
|Authors: Fowler,Gene
|Source: Texas Highways, 2008, 55 :1 ,pg 44- 51
|Subjects: Hickey Ed Curiosities and wonders Learn Leona Crouch Hondo Texino Bozo Hall Robert Ray George Ellis Sanders Ralph Wingo Plennie L
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|Ref ID: 46798
|Title: Working for tinkers
|Source: Texas Weekly, 2007, 24 :22
|Subjects: Leonard Bob Shelton Mark
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|Title: Trousset travels the lower road: Five pen and ink drawings from early Texas
|Authors: Brown,R. B.
|Source: Journal of Big Bend Studies, 2007, 19 : ,pg 65- 79
|Subjects: Trousset Leon Frontier and pioneer life - Art
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|Title: The filter: Dining - Pat's pick: Grill at Leon Springs
|Authors: Sharpe,Pat
|Source: Texas Monthly, 2007, 35 :2 ,pg 131- 132
|Subjects: Leon Springs (Tex.) - Restaurants San Antonio (Tex.) - Restaurants
|Additional Information: ID: 7167; RP: NOT IN FILE
|Ref ID: 49819
|Title: The money shot, remixed
|Source: Texas Weekly, 2007, 24 :22
|Subjects: Leonard Bob - Campaign funds
|Additional Information: ID: 5926; RP: NOT IN FILE
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|Title: A century of history yields far more than railroads, grain elevators and pied pipers
|Authors: Lewis,Cheryl
|Source: West Texas Historical Association Year Book, 2007, 83 : ,pg 155- 187
|Subjects: Hamlin (Tex.) - History Shira Charles Norris Burkhart James Franklin Anthony Ray Jones Johnny "Ham" Briles Art Freeman Kirby McCoy Brad Pope Bowen Strauss Robert S Osteen Joel Robb Edmund W.Jr Gibson Everett K Hale Leon Baize Wayne Hamblin Carl Stuart Wri
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|Title: Book Reviews (review of Tejano Epic: Essays in Honor of Felix D. Almaraz, Jr. by Arnoldo De Leon)
|Authors: Kelley,Mary L.
|Source: East Texas Historical Journal, 2006, 44 :2 ,pg 66- 94
|Subjects: De Leon Arnoldo Mexican Americans - Texas (Book review)
|Additional Information: ID: 4979; RP: NOT IN FILE
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|Title: Stuff & new stuff: Activities for kids... (review of Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas by Janis Herbert)
|Source: Texas Child Care, 2006, 29 :4 ,pg 30-
|Subjects: Herbert Janis Da Vinci Leonardo 1452-1519 (Book review) Artists (Book review)
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|Title: The Paso de Jacinto Crossing on the Rio Grande, 1746-2006
|Authors: Moreno,Joe R. Jr
|Source: Journal of South Texas, 2006, 19 :2 ,pg 152- 164
|Subjects: Fords (Stream crossings) - Texas Laredo (Tex.) - History Sanchez Tomas Tadeo De Leon Jacinto
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|Title: Texas writers speak ( review of Conversations with Texas Writers by Frances Leonard)
|Authors: Marquiss,Twister
|Source: Texas Books in Review, 2005, 25 :1 ,pg 19-
|Subjects: Leonard Frances Texas writers (Book review)
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|Title: The GOP's criminal defenders
|Authors: Wheat,Andrew
|Source: Texas Observer, 2005, 97 :17 ,pg 16-
|Subjects: Republican Party Colyandro John Ellis Jim Barrera Roy Jr Fuentes Leon Enrique Sr Bellush Sheila Blackthorne Allen DeLay Tom Cunningham Randy "Duke" Texas Marriage Alliance PAC Texans for a Republican Majority Political action committees
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|Title: Afterword: Remembering a personal hero
|Authors: King,Larry L.
|Source: Texas Observer, 2004, 96 :2 ,pg 30- 32
|Subjects: Gilbert Lanvil Leon
|Additional Information: ID: 26903; RP: NOT IN FILE
|Ref ID: 35751
|Title: Picking sides
|Source: Texas Weekly, 2004, 21 :7
|Subjects: Benkiser Tina Republican Party of Texas Hutchison Kay Bailey Holmes J.Leon Legislators - United States
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|Ref ID: 27250
|Title: Afterword: Remembering a personal hero
|Authors: King,Larry L.
|Source: Texas Observer, 2004, 96 :2 ,pg 30- 32
|Subjects: Gilbert Lanvil Leon
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I have raised poultry for nearly my entire life. I got back into long-tails big time in 1995. My Phoenix are a blend of Ismer German Phoenix, Schubert German Phoenix, an existing U.S. line Phoenix, a true Onagadori and Ohiki; a true bantam.
In 2002 I was able to import many breeds of poultry from Switzerland. Among those were the Phoenix. Over the last few years I have placed most of those with reputable breeders. I like bantams best and can keep more of them than I can large fowl.
Blended the Phoenix with the Ohiki to produce a very nice line of bantam Phoenix. The bantam Phoenix have the non-molting genes very heavily in my lines. That came from several different places. Some came from an Onagadori hen I crossed with an Ohiki years back. I also crossed a couple of existing U.S. line long-tails that were the old Kriner line from years ago. With all these birds I carefully blended, tested all the cock birds for the non-molting gene. With a special diet and temperatures above 50ºF I was able to keep a few cocks' tails growing to the longest of 14 feet on one. This is VERY hard work because the birds must be kept in exhibition quality condition all the time, walked daily, fed a special diet and groomed constantly.
With all this blending of the birds I was able to produce a fantastic line of very nice bantam Phoenix. I still have a few large fowl left but don't actively breed those. I keep a few of them for there unique feather qualities that the Schubert Phoenix have. Sometimes I can still use them when need be. I am very knowledgeable in genetics and learned most only through breeding birds together and logging down what colors and types that came out. I also attended school and worked in the medical field for over 10 years.
I occasionally have birds for placement into new homes. However, I can't guarantee the length of tails that my birds' offspring will have. I can only say that the genes from my best birds are in them. How the genes come out may vary from one bird to another due to some genes' recessive nature.
For Bio-Security purposes, I only ship eggs. I do not allow people to pick up eggs or stock at my farm. In some rare cases I may ship live fowl. This is at my discretion on a by the situation basis. I would like to thank Mac King for all the help in importing. Marc's website is longtail-fowl.com.
I would also like to thank my best friend, David Rogers, for web design, birds and way to many other things to list. David's website Megumi Aviary.
I hope you enjoy my site. Toni-Marie
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Evan Roy '15 wins Shaw Award
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Alex Corcoran '13 plays in international matches in Bermuda
Titans beat Worcester RFC 41-0
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Teaser: May 2012 Public Art Issue with ESPO, Swoon, El Mac, and JRJuxtapoz // Tuesday, April 10, 2012
We are pleased to announce our very special May 2012 issue, a special examination on the state of public art today. We have published 4 special covers for the occasion, Steve Powers, JR, Swoon, and El Mac, as well as features with Nuart, FAME Festival, Swoon, Powers, JR, an essay by Ron English, and a conversation between Revok and Saber.
Steve Powers for New York MagazineJuxtapoz // Tuesday, March 06, 2012
As we are currently working on a little something with NYC-based Steve Powers, "ESPO" for some of you at home, we just saw that he designed the cover of the new issue of New York Magazine. The special "Best of New York 2012" features a bit of Powers' sign work as well as his signature letter style.
ESPO Leaves Behind Some ColorJuxtapoz // Thursday, March 01, 2012
Vacated from his "Livingston Street Market" show location that also served as home base for the "Love Letter to Brooklyn" project, Steven Powers left behind some signage at the empty showroom. We have something cooking with Mr. Powers at the moment... more to follow...
A Love Letter For You by Steve Powers and Joey GarfieldJuxtapoz // Friday, February 24, 2012
Scheduled to be release Spring 2012, A Love Letter For You is a film documenting Steven "Espo" Powers as he returns to his hometown of Philadelphia to paint on 50 rooftops along the market train line. The film also works with a fictional narrative about a young writer fresh out of prison on a quest to win back the love and attention of his ex-girlfriend. A collaborative film written and produced by Steven Powers, and Directed by Joey Garfield.
Street Market on Livingston Street w/ESPO and REASJuxtapoz // Monday, November 14, 2011
On Saturday November 19th at 3pm, Todd "Reas" James and Steve "Espo" Powers are having a show celebrating the end of phase 1 of Love Letter To Brooklyn, and showing off a large amount of artwork from the Street Market neighborhood of the MOCA's Art In the Streets exhibition.
In Street Art: ESPO's Love Letter To Brooklyn UnderwayJuxtapoz // Friday, September 16, 2011
Here are some new images of what Steve Powers (aka ESPO) has been up to in Brooklyn for his Love Letter To Brooklyn project. As always, Powers bring his best and will be upgrading the visual landscape of Brooklyn permanently.
Sneak Peek: Steve Powers' Love Letter To BrooklynJuxtapoz // Tuesday, September 13, 2011
We just got a few images from Steve Powers (aka ESPO) and Dave Villorente and Powers' new Love Letter To Brooklyn project. If you remember how impressive Powers' last Love Letter project in Philadelphia was, a lot of people are looking forward to seeing how the Brooklyn portion comes together.
In Street Art: The Steve Powers Beer Cozie SetJuxtapoz // Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Consistently serving his audiences with witty punch lines, the prolific artist, Steve Powers collaborated with The Worlds Best Ever to bring you the following set of 4 beer cozies. "I dont like drinking, I just like pissing." Still summer...
Steve Powers Beer Cozie SetStreet Art // Monday, August 08, 2011
Consistently serving his audiences with witty punch lines, the prolific artist, Steve Powers collaborated with The Worlds Best Ever to bring you the following set of 4 beer cozies. "I dont like drinking, I just like pissing."
Flights of Genius by Stephen Powers VideoJuxtapoz // Friday, July 15, 2011
That could mean ESPO to you and some. Stephen Powers was commissioned by Ogilvy & Mather New York and Joshua Liner Gallery to create murals that reinterpret the words and quotes of agency founder David Ogilvy. This video sort of sums up what Powers is all about, his reasons, body of work, and his love of sign-painting.


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Carrot Broccoli Casserole Recipe
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This colorful side dish feels right at home with any entree. The veggies are coated in a buttery cheese sauce, then layered with cracker crumbs. Even kids who turn up their noses at broccoli will eat this up. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
- 1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots
- 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, chopped or 6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 3/4 cup butter, divided
- 1-3/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 40 crackers)
- Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broccoli; cover and simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. drain and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, cook and stir cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth. Stir in broccoli and carrots until combined.
- Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle a third of the mixture in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Originally published as Carrot Broccoli Casserole in Taste of Home August/September 2003, p35
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"Very delicious. A Thanksgiving tradition everyone loves."
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"This is SO scrumptious. I eat leftovers by themselves. This is a GREAT potluck dish for dinner parties. I like to make a fresh sharp cheddar cheese sauce (with milk, flour, butter and cheddar cheese) and use it instead of the Velveeta and butter sauce."
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"This is a great recipe for parents of young children and/or inexperienced cooks to take to Holiday Dinners! It's fast, easy and great tasting. Just be sure to use real butter!"
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New Documentary "Black Church, Inc." Takes On Prophets For Profit
"Black Church, Inc." is the latest documentary from Moguldom Studios and it's sure to ruffle plenty of feathers. Black mega churches have come under plenty of scrutiny from everyone from atheists to parishioners to the government regarding their collection of tithes and other monies and whether those funds actually fund the church or their pastors' bank accounts, and now this docutainment film is taking a look at the controversial topic of financial abuse at the hands of so-called prophets for profit.
As a press release puts it, the hour-long feature "investigates and examines the sensationalism of the black church and its present day relationship with serving the community:"
"The film compares the black church's origins to its modern day cultural relevance, and focuses on modern mega-churches and asks hard-hitting questions about service vs. the extravagant lifestyles of its multi-million dollar ministers and ministries. As the nation attempts to bounce back from a recession, mega-churches continue to raise hundreds of millions of dollars to fund their pastors' exorbitant lifestyles.
"Through interviews with clergy members, politicians, community leaders and journalists, Black Church, Inc. explores whether the preachers, parishioners or communities are the benefactors of the millions of tax-free revenue generated by religious organizations.
"Black Church, Inc. attempts to justify the dichotomy of the profits of prophets. It takes a look at pastors who are seen as activists including Rev. Taharka Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton and Pastor Raphael Warnock, as well as other pastors such as Rev. Eddie Long, Rev. Creflo Dollar and Rev. T.D. Jakes. The documentary takes a deep dive into controversial issues clouding the church including "love offerings" (cash payments given to ministers), financial abuse and the deification of the mega-church pastor all while asking… is prayer-for-profit moral?"
Despite the backlash the film may receive, Brett Dismuke, President of Moguldom Entertainment, assures this documentary doesn't serve to bash the church or Christianity, saying:
"The purpose of our films is to provoke thought…to spark debate. Here at Moguldom, we accept the challenge of initiating difficult conversations. Black Church, Inc. is another example of presenting a question that many people within our community have been wondering."
Check out the trailer below and see for yourself. "Black Church, Inc." will be released on Google Play and iTunes June 30. What do you think?
"Jay Z's Legacy Will Be A NI**A In Paris"– First Look At "A Genius Leaves The Hood: The Unauthorized Story Of Jay Z"
A Genius Leaves The Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play and VHX now!
Though rapper Jay Z may be a man of many words on the mic, the Brooklyn Native is most definitely one to let his money talk for him when it comes to his legacy. Over the course of 20 some years we've seen Sean Carter go from selling on the corner to having a number of corner offices, but just how this genius managed to leave the hood has mostly been shrouded in mystery. Sure we can add up the business deals, the album sales, the lyrics, and the tour earnings to create a pretty good picture, but if you want to know the real story behind the man we know as Jay Z, you're going to have to do some digging.
That's precisely what Moguldom Films did for their debut documentary on the rap mogul, A Genius Leaves The Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z. Featuring commentary from veterans in the hip-hop industry like Editor-in-Chief of The Source Kim Osorio and Hip-Hop Wired's Deputy Editor Alvin Blanco, as well as harsh critics like Dr. Boyce Watkins, the documentary
"[U]ncovers the price Mr. Carter paid for his success through recent controversies including the racial debate of the Barneys deal, feud with Harry Belafonte and clashes with community activists over the construction of the Barclay Center. The film also explores rumors of association with the Illuminati, a highly publicized separation from the Roc-A-Fella crew, his estranged relationship with rapping mentor Jaz-O and break up with business partner Damon Dash."
Divulging "the savvy and cunning business acumen of a mogul who decided that being at the top of the charts wasn't enough" is the focus of the 60-minute unauthorized story which finally paints the full picture of who exactly Mr. Carter is and the documentary is officially available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play, and VHX now.
Check out the trailer for A Genius Leaves The Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z below and purchase the new documentary here. What do you think?
Get 'Em Girls! Five Oscar-Qualified Documentaries Were Directed By Black Women
Five African-American ladies have made a game-changing presence in the film industry this year with critically-acclaimed documentaries that may just get them the coveted Academy Award.
Shola Lynch directed Free Angela Davis And All Political Prisoners, a film that revisits Angela Davis' revolutionist days as she joined the Communist Party and became a Black Panther. Angela Davis herself saw the film and noted that the documentary made her "uncomfortable."
Lynch wasn't offended by Davis' comment, though. "[A]s a filmmaker and a journalist, [this] is a compliment. It clearly is not the story she would tell. She would tell a strictly political, deeply kind of philosophical piece. But for me, the interesting question is: Who is the person behind the iconography?" Reviewers praised Lynch for making Davis' story accessible to a new generation. "[Lynch does a] sufficient job of giving the audience a sense of the setting, the era, the key figures," IndieWire writes.
Another applaud-worthy Black filmmaker is Marta Cunningham whose documentary Valentine Road focuses on a student who fatally shot an eighth-grade transgender classmate. Cunningham says that she wanted to switch the audience's perspective of Brandon, the accused murderer, from "monster" to a deeper point of understanding. The New York Times said the film was moving and "shows how intricate even the more horribly straightforward moments in life can be."
Gideon's Army, directed by Dawn Porter, follows three public defenders in the Deep South. "The only thing that stands between anybody and prison is a lawyer," Porter said. "And if you're poor, that person's a public defender." The documentary essentially details the trials and tribulations that public defenders face as they hold another person's fate in their hands. The film was a New York Times Critic's Pick and also won the Editing Award at the Sundance Festival.
Michele Stephenson's film American Promise turns the camera on her own children and chronicles their educational growth from kindergarten all the way to high school. Winning the Documentary Special Jury Prize for Achievement in Filmmaking at Sundance, Stephenson may strike Oscar gold with her admired film.
Lastly, Yoruba Richen's film, New Black, chronicles the Black church's campaign to fight against gay marriage — a topic that MN has reported on recently. "Regardless what law they may write, God designed the family," one preacher proclaimed in the documentary. So far, the documentary earned Richen the Best Documentary award at Urbanworld Film Festival.
IndieWire notes that while these films are getting attention within the film festival circuit, black film directors seem to have trouble getting support for Oscar consideration. "As we see a noteworthy number of black female doc directors qualifying for Oscars this year, it makes sense to highlight these films, if only in hopes that more voting members will be watching and taking note."
All of this is happening in a year when films by and about African Americans are being praised by critics and support at the box office. Have you seen any of these films?
15 Biopics Just As Good As Crazy Sexay Cool
It's been a while since a biopic like "Crazy Sexay Cool" made us fall in love with a girl group all over again. Let's take a look back at some of the best biopics to hit the big and small screens. If we've left your favorite out, put us on to the movie in the comments section.
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Thought-Provoking Documentary 'Harlem USA' Promises to Delve Into the 'Dwindling Soul of Harlem'
Harlem USA is a film directed by Eric Schachter that documents and explores the rich history and dying culture of Harlem, New York. According to Shadow and Act, the film was first debuted nearly one year ago in front of test audiences London, Montreal and Atlanta. Schachter said the film was made with the intention of giving the residents "a voice and to let the world know just how it is between 110th St and 155th Street from the East Side to the West Side."
After Schachter received feedback from his test audiences that his film didn't offer a voice to Harlem's wealthy newcomers who feel that the city offers promise, he realized that they were missing the point of the documentary. He went on to say that the goal was to offer "the quintessential knowledge that comes from being black in this little island in America."
Going back to the drawing board, Schachter re-edited the documentary to simply reflect "a love for a way of life lost, a time to be recorded and remembered and an immense respect for the collective wisdom of a people who had once had a homeland and a culture to call their own, smack in the middle of the biggest and richest city in America".
After some revamping, Schatchter is content that Harlem USA "pleases and speaks faithfully for the people in it and tends to offend those who need to believe that everything is always getting better".
Harlem USA is slated to make it's official world premiere Sunday, May 12th in Brooklyn, New York at the Cobble Hill Theater.
Turn the page to check out the trailer. Does it look like this film will do an effective job of reflecting the current state of Harlem?
Tags:documentaries, Eric Schachter, Harlem USA
For 40th Anniversary Of Title IX, ESPN Doing "Nine For IX" Documentaries On Women In Sports, Including Ava DuVernay's "Venus VS."
For years, I've been a massive fan of most ESPN documentaries (I don't think there's one I've seen that I haven't enjoyed), including the very creative "30 for 30″ docs, which give many up and coming and little known but exceptional directors the chance to show their talents and tell stories from a different yet immensely deep angle. Maybe that's why I'm so excited about the new "Nine for IX" series, an ode to the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the civil rights law of '72 that "requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding," according to the Title IX website. It has allowed young women everywhere to have the opportunity to play the sports of their choice, obtain higher education through these opportunities, employment and more. The nine films will be directed by women, and Robin Roberts, anchor for Good Morning America, is an executive producer for the project.
Among the nine films are a few big notables centered around black women, including Venus VS., by Middle of Nowhere director, Ava DuVernay. The film chronicles Williams' choice to challenge the fact that female tennis players were being paid less than the males for huge tournaments like Wimbledon and the French Open, and her battle, which she won, made her the first women's champion (during her win in 2007) to take home the same reward money as men's winner Roger Federer.
DuVernay put out a statement about the film and to speak on the little-known impact of Williams in this particular equal earnings fight:
Venus is a superior athlete, a legend; but she is also an activist who revolutionized her sport off the court with her fight for prize equality. I don't believe this story should be relegated to dusty history books and UK newspapers. People in the United States should know of her true professional bravery and personal tenacity in making sure women athletes are regarded and rewarded on par with their male counterparts. This is my mission.
Another great feature during the "Nine for IX" series will be Swoopes, a doc on the life of WNBA icon Sheryl Swoopes, as she has "defied a multitude of labels." And Shola Lynch is behind the documentary, Runner, about Mary Decker. Of course, Decker had her Olympic moment stolen in the worst of ways when she collided with a fellow runner after being thought as being in the forefront for the gold medal in the 3,000m final during the '84 Olympics.
But these of course are just a few of the documentaries ESPN is offering. You can check out the full lineup here. Starting on July 2, ESPN will debut the films, beginning with Venus Vs., and they will air until August 27. Check out the preview video for all nine films below!
Will you be watching?
'Paris Is Burning': Diddy 'borrows' title from documentary on NYC LGBT culture
From TheGrio.com
Rapper turned business mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has never been shy about his affinity for opulence. He's been bragging about his bank roll for years (in songs like Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money Mo Problems"), and he even named his latest attempt at the next best thing in music Dirty Money. So it's no surprise that the trend continues with his latest creative project, Paris Is Burning, a short documentary film about extravagance.
Diddy released the first trailer yesterday, shot by French director Julien Bachelet. The 1 minute clip follows the Ciroc owner through a maze of screaming paparazzi as he hops in and out of his limo to attend a fashion show, shop for Rolex watches, and simply enjoy the life his wealth affords him.
As he shops, he muses to the camera, "I'm fresh out the store, you see how we do it… collecting Rollies…. I'm a have over 100 Rollies within the next month."
For the complete story plus a trailer video, visit TheGrio.com.
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8 Documentaries You Should Check Out During Black History Month
It's day two of Black History Month and if you're looking for a way to expand your mind about the people in our history who helped shape the way we live, the way we dance, the way we do our hair (yes, that too), I would recommend doing the easiest and most fun form of research–watch a movie! But not just any 'ol movie or random attempt at recreating black history. We're talking documentaries! They keep it real. Literally. If you need help finding a few to pick up from Netflix or to watch online, and can't sit through 14 hour-long parts of Eyes on the Prize, we've got you covered. Happy Black History Month!
Beats, Rhymes & the Importance of Telling Our Own Stories
So I've been following the dust-up around the much-anticipated "Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest", which is set to premiere nationwide this weekend. For those who don't know, the film, directed by actor turned filmmaker Michael Rapaport, documents A Tribe Called Quest and their legendary reunion for the 2008 Rock the Bells Tour. The group, which is probably most known for The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauder albums, split in 1998 on the eve of their fifth and final album, "The Love Movement".
Having forged a nearly two decade long run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of our era, who wouldn't want to see the Queens NY collective Check The Rhyme just one more time?
Despite the enthusiasm around the film, the path to getting the doc to the big screen has not been smooth. In fact, it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to both applause and controversy as, prior to the screening, Q-Tip took to Twitter to express his opposition. "I am not in support of the A Tribe Called Quest documentary," he wrote. "The filmmaker should respect the band to the point of honoring the few requests that was made [about] the piece."
Q-Tip later clarified his remarks – sort of – by saying that he, and fellow band members Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jabori White, were done wrong. In particular, he took issue with being denied production credits (including executive producer credits), final edits to the trailer (which had been released on YouTube before the group could see it) and the film itself (scenes of which members claim were deleted before the Sundance debut). Q-Tip also accused Rapaport of engaging in shadiness and in a wildly-circulated interview with MTV News, revealed an e-mail that had been accidentally sent to him by the producers, which among other things stated: "First off let's close the Billing Block and put it on the poster so they can't get on that. Then we'll f— them on everything else."
Well it certainly looks like someone forgot industry rule number 4080…
Q-Tip ended the MTV News interview with this message of caution for other hip-hop emcees looking to have their story told: "Be in charge of your own stories, you hear me? Tell your own stories. We're griots, look that up. We're griots, man. We've gotta pass our own stories on. This is a part of our tradition, as African Americans predominantly. Let's tell our own stories. We can let everybody come in and participate with us in this but don't fall for the Hollywood."
To some extent Q-Tip does have a point. What few folks understand is how people gain and lose power through the way particular stories are told. Every aspect of black life has been distorted by the mainstream because we have failed – by sheer ignorance or by circumstance – to keep an accurate archive of our perspective of the black experience. Not saying that Rapaport couldn't have captured the true essence of the group — or even that he doesn't have a right to — but he is still an outsider whose narrative and final cuts are based on his own familiarity with group members. And you do have to wonder how this doc would have been different if told through the perspective of the band members. Would they have emphasized the tumultuous relationship between lifelong friends Q-Tip and Phife, whose personal blow-up is captured? Or would we see a more private account of what got the group together — their rise and ultimately their split?
Prior to the film's limited screen release (in New York and LA), Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad interviewed with New York radio station Hot 97 and said that they have officially squashed their beef with Rapaport. They urged fans to go see the flick. Which got me wondering about the "controversy" itself. I mean, I did get the issues of attribution, but what I didn't get was that if Q-Tip believes he's getting screwed out of credit, then why is he still telling people to go see the film? While I agree with him on the whole, "we got to tell our own story" bit, he really needs to make up his mind about whether or not he is down. Because right now it's sounding like fake controversy just to make sure this film opens in the top five. And to that, I say, relax yourself, please settle down: it's a film about A Tribe Called Quest. Why wouldn't we go see it?
Charing Ball is the author of the blog People, Places & Things.
Lobbying: On the Reel
(Washington Post) — Lobbying groups have long relied on traditional advertising to get their messages out to the broader public. Now one of Washington's most powerful organizations has discovered a new medium: film. This week, a documentary called "InJustice," which attacks America's class-action lawsuit system, began airing on the cable television ReelzChannel. The film was bankrolled in part by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's legal arm, which has long lobbied for tort reforms more favorable to corporations. The release of "InJustice" comes at the same time that another movie about the civil-justice system, "Hot Coffee," has taken the documentary world by storm. The film, which argues that civil lawsuits help protect consumers, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and is now airing on HBO.


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Pew: "Mosaic of faiths" among Asian Americans
Asian Americans display a "mosaic of faiths" — 42 percent is Christian, 14 percent is Buddhist, and 10 percent is Hindu — and "are contributing to the diversity of the U.S. religious landscape," according to a new study from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. [Read More]
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Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar told the Associated Press that Malaysian officials were "shocked and deeply disturbed" over the matter. Malaysia appealed to the FBI for all relevant information about the case.
Second Possible Exposure at NBC
On Saturday, authorities said a letter addressed to Brokaw and postmarked Sept. 18 in Trenton, N.J., contained a substance that tested positive for anthrax spores. Authorities believe that letter contained the anthrax that infected the NBC employee. Another letter postmarked Sept. 20 in St. Petersburg, Fla., was first believed to have been the infected letter but it has tested negative.
Erin O'Connor, Brokaw's personal assistant, contracted cutaneous, or "skin," anthrax — less dangerous than inhaled anthrax and rarely fatal if treated.
Because Trenton, N.J. is a major collection and dispersal point for mail in the region, it was not clear where the letter originated.
A second NBC News assistant who handled the Sept. 18 letter was tested Saturday for exposure. She was taking antibiotics and exhibited possible early symptoms of anthrax, including a low-grade fever, swollen lymph nodes and a rash.
Several floors of the NBC headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Center will remain closed for at least a few days as health officials test the building. So far, 358 employees have been tested along with other workers in the area.
Despite being the apparent target of the threat, Brokaw maintained a normal schedule and was seen Saturday shopping in a New York suburb. Several passersby wished him well and asked about his assistant.
"She'll be fine," Brokaw replied. "But this is no isolated incident."
False Alarms
Since Friday, reports of anthrax exposure or possibly contaminiated mail have cropped up elsewhere around the country — including at media outlets such as The New York Times, CBS News' Washington bureau and Sony Pictures Entertainment in Culver City, Calif. — but they were found to be false alarms.
President Bush referred to the infections and scares Saturday in his radio address to the nation.
"I understand that many Americans are feeling uneasy," he said. "But all Americans should be assured: We are taking strong precautions. We are vigilant, we are determined, the country is alert."
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said today the government is taking steps to be ready to respond to any health-related terrorist threat that might arise.
"We will be able to respond, but we can't take care of every contingency at this point in time," Thompson said today on ABCNEWS' This Week. "We are prepared for what we know is out there, and that's what we want to make sure the American public knows."


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