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The biggest, baddest bunny rabbits New York has ever seen will descend upon Manhattan for 4 days only over Easter Weekend - April 17 through April 20 - for a cage battle like no other. Timothy Haskell, creator of New York's most horrifying haunted house, NIGHTMARE, and the rest of the Psycho Clan team, present "FULL BUNNY CONTACT," a weekend-long Easter festival with a decidedly twisted and whimsical take on the traditional spring fair. Wander around and participate in games and activities with a main event that pits New Yorkers against hardcore bizarro bunnies in an Easter egg hunt for the ages (though we're not sure it's suitable for all ages).
"FULL BUNNY CONTACT," NYC's Only Extreme Egg Hunt and Insane Easter Carnival, features a midway, game booths (with prizes), food trucks, a DJ, contests and live entertainment. The egg-streme event take place at The Clemente: 107 Suffolk Street (between Rivington and Delancey Sts.) on Manhattan's lower east side.
FBC is headlined by this crazy event: Two people at a time, armed with Easter Baskets, are put in a caged-in field and will have 60 seconds to collect as many plastic eggs stuffed with redeemable coupons for prizes as they can. Once the shot clock goes off they start. There are three large Bunnies, however, trying to stop you from being successful. This isn't a football game, wrestling match or an MMA fight. The key here is agility, quickness and smarts. You are not allowed to strike, grab or push the bunnies. Any illegal contact will automatically disqualify you. The bunnies are only allowed to target your eggs. They can block them, move them, kick them, grab them from your hand and swat them out of your basket.
To be clear, this isn't Vegas. The eggs are indeed filled with redeemable coupons for prizes, but no matter how successful you are, you are not paying your rent with the winnings. Most eggs will be filled with vouchers for prizes like gift certificates, baked goods, extra tickets, stuffed animals, tchotchkes and the like. There will be some that can be redeemed for dolla dolla bills ya'll. This event is designed to bring out the athlete in you. You do it because it's fun and you want to defeat the bunnies.
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As expected, Tyler Moore and Tom Milone will be honored tonight before the Washington Nationals game as the organization's minor-league batter and pitcher of the year.
Moore was the 2010 Carolina League MVP and led the league in HR's, RBI and slugging percentage. After bottoming out with an 0-for-3 night in the first game of a doubleheader on a Monday night in Salem, Moore's average stood at .191. He was given the nightcap off and with the next day a travel day, he returned to the lineup on Wednesday, July 14 and went 2-for-3 with a double. The next night, he homered and doubled to push his average over .200. Moore would hit safely in 34 of 37 games, including 14 straight, and win Player of the Week four times. He would club 21 of his 31 home runs from July 15th to the end of the season.
A 16th-round pick out of Mississippi State, Moore is expected to start 2011 in Harrisburg. He turns 24 in January, a fact that has been invariably held against him in the accounts written outside the Natmosphere. His asendance in some ways was blocked by a resurgence from Chris Marrero, who turned in a .359 June after a .235 May and finished the season at .294. At 22, Marrero is likely to begin the year at Syracuse.
Tom Milone was the ace of the Potomac Nationals in '09 with a 12-5 mark and 2.91ERA. In 2010, he led the Harrisburg Senators in 2010 with… wait for it… a 12-5 mark and a 2.86ERA. Milone has gone largely unnoticed outside of Washington despite these numbers, though this accolade may wake up some folks at Baseball America. It certainly has gotten the attention of John Sickels:
One of the best pitchers in Double-A this year was Tom Milone of the Harrisburg Senators. A 10th round pick out of USC in 2008 by the Washington Nationals, he was excellent last year in the Carolina League (2.91 ERA, 106/36 K/BB in 151 innings, 144 hits, 12-5 record), but as a soft-tossing lefty who threw 85-87 MPH, many were skeptical that he could repeat this against advanced competition. Not only did he repeat his performance, he bettered it: 2.85 ERA, 155/23 K/BB in 158 innings, 161 hits, 12-5. Although he gave up a few more hits, a reduction in his walk rate and an increase in strikeouts resulted in a better overall ratio set. His FIP dropped from 3.55 in '09 to 2.85 in '10. Any time you see a pitcher improve his component ratios while moving up a level, you have to be impressed. Milone still doesn't throw hard, but his changeup is excellent and he added additional bite to his breaking ball this year.
Milone has long been a favorite here at NationalsProspects.com, enough that we included him in our preseason Top 20 with full disclosure that the choice was in some parts sentimental. But the argument then remains the same now: You cannot discount a guy that has had amazing control no matter where he has pitched: 1.92, 2.21, 1.85 BB/9 in his three seasons at USC ('06-'08); 1.25, 1.45, and 2.14 at Vermont, Hagerstown and Potomac in '08 and '09. Never mind he's lefthanded. As Sickels wrote, the scouts have been down on Milone because he doesn't throw hard, but he throws strikes — more reliably than another 6'1″ lefty from California that came up in the early 1980s: Bobby Ojeda, who many forget was missing piece that the '86 Mets added after a 98-win '85 and led the team in wins and ERA.
Milone is likely to start 2011 in Syracuse. Like Moore, Milone turns 24 during the offseason (February) and will compete against the likes of Matt Chico, Shairon Martis, and Ross Detwiler for a chance to join the parent-club rotation or an emergency start.
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Thanks, Sue. Well deserved on both counts and I'm rooting for them both. As someone who grew up a soft tossing lefty and who's favorite player was Randy Jones (how's that for dating yourself), Milone is good for the soul. They've always said you can't project how a player is really going to advance until they've played in AA, and I'm sure most people felt he would be exposed big time at Harrisburg, Sue excluded.
I know, Sue, you have reservations about Moore in Harrisburg and you saw him more than anyone, but let's hope for the best here. Everyone's saying the Nats are going to pull off a big trade this offseason, with any luck Marrero will be traded to an AL team who could use a good DH not worry about his 'Roberto Duran' hands. That will open things up for Moore and Rhinehart to fully develop.
What's your hopes for Rhinehart? What's a developmental path that would allow him to get back into the mix? I don't see Marrero has having much value in a trade at this point, and I think that our lack of depth at 1B means that we need to give him a chance to add to his value at AAA. .800OPS guys with poor defense at 1B and no other position don't seem that they would command much trade value. I'm rooting for all of them, but I'm hoping that Dunn blocks the whole bunch.
Souldrummer —
I agree with you on Marrero, I think his OPS was .804, but every report from a third party always talks highly of him, defense be damned. If everyone keeps raving about him, let's get value while you can.
As to Rhinehart, talked to him several times in '09, and he came across as someone you can really root for. We're all in agreement that he was mishandled last year, just hoping he can break out next year, and the chances are better for him and Moore if Marrero is out of the way.
souldrummer & Mark L: Marrero's slash line for 2010 was .294/.350/.450/.800, over 141GP at Harrisburg, but had 18E in roughly 120 games at 1B. He turns 23 in July (drafted in 2006), but is a RH bat. I'm wondering what the Nationals FO thinks of him, given that they seem less than pleased with Dunn's 13E in 150 games.
Wow Randy Jones. He's my ex fiances aunts father in law. Don't hear many talk about him much.
Congrats to Milone and Moore.
I find it interesting that so many just glance over Marrero. Moore's D isn't a whole lot better. I'm intrigued by Moore because of the second half he had, but Marrero still should be regarded as the 1b of the future. He's not a star but he's consistently produced at a higher level than Moore, and just had hius best year at the AA level.
You didn't say whether you were old enough to remember Randy Jones:)
[…] Going into 2011, Moore will have a bit of a target on his back. The Natmosphere has been awakened to his presence and the expectations have been raised — he placed second on the 2010 DC-Internet Baseball Writers Association's "Minor League Player of the Year" award (full disclosure: he did not receive my vote because I took the descriptor of "Minor league player most destined for big league success" (italics added) literally and seriously; I voted for him in the MiLB.com poll) as well as the organization's minor-league batter of the year award. […]
[…] was the 2010 pitcher of the year for the Washington Nationals farm system and came into the season as the #16 prospect in the 2011 Baseball America Top 30 rankings. […]
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Bye-Bye-Bye for Gray-Lawson's Season
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It was going so well for the Bears, until last year's Pac-10 Freshman of the Year, guard Alexis Gray-Lawson saw her season come to an end last weekend in Kansas (the San Francisco Chronicle report "here":http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/12/13/sports/s170940S69.DTL).
The torn knee ligaments will sideline the best of players, no matter how gutsy he or she is.
And while Gray-Lawson has seen her points production drop as low as many of your GPAs after your finals this week, what Cal is losing is leadership skills and someone who can handle the ball and not have a Marshawn Lynch-esque fumble. (Yes, we're still doggin' Marshawn.)
The Bears will most likely hand the reigns to the offense over to freshman Natasha Vital.
It will be vitally important for Vital to make sure she continues to get the ball into Ashley Walker and Devanei Hampton down low.
Luckily for Vital, AGL wasn't having that great of a scoring season, so she won't feel any added pressure in trying to make up points loss. But what she can't do is turn the ball over.
Do that, and Cal's chances of making the Tournament for the second year in a row are gone as fast as that 4.0 GPA you were all looking for this semester.
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Now that Gretchen Rossi has had some distance from "The Real Housewives of Orange County," it seems that she's more willing to be more critical of the show. In an interview with RumorFix, posted on Friday, May 30, Gretchen said that she believes the show portrayed her and her fiance Slade Smiley in a false light a lot of times.
Gretchen was asked if she and Slade will be showing their wedding on TV. Gretchen revealed that while they've already been asked a few times to have a TV wedding, she's not sure if they'll go through with it.
As for why, her experience on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is to blame. She said that she feels "like a lot of Slade's and [her] reality was manipulated when [they] were on 'Housewives'" and because she "just do[esn't] want [her] special day to be ruined," she has to really think about filming and airing the wedding. Perhaps Gretchen will say yes to a TV wedding if she's given more control over the editing process and final product?
Or perhaps instead of Bravo, Gretchen would be more willing to do a TV wedding with network WE tv? She and Slade are currently starring in WE tv's "Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars," which premiered on Friday, May 30, and also stars Trista and Ryan Sutter, Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Roger Mathews, Traci Braxton and Kevin Surratt, and Tanisha Thomas and Clive Muir. Of course, after the final episode of "Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars" ends, Gretchen may decide that she's not happy with how she and Slade were portrayed on that show either.
At least Gretchen Rossi doesn't seem to be having a problem with her current co-stars so far. Gretchen live tweeted as the premiere episode aired and when a fan tweeted about Tanisha's comment that Gretchen is pretty much Barbie, Gretchen replied that it's okay and that she takes it all in stride.
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The Patterson Park Audubon Center is offering youth bird watching on May 24 for children between grades 6 and 12. The hours are 8 - 10 a.m. Participants will act as citizen scientists and help collect data on birds. No experience is necessary, but registration is required. The Center can lend binoculars to people -- but they have to e-mail a request first. To learn more, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call (410) 558-2473.
The Patapsco Valley State Park in Carroll County is holding a bird search on May 24. It will run 10 - 11 a.m. Participants will work with park rangers to find and identify all the bird species in the McKeldin area. Some guides and binoculars will be available, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own. For ages 4 and up. To learn more, e-mail email@example.com or call (410) 461-5005.
Baltimore Free Store and Second Chance, Inc., are holding a free market on 1700 Ridgely Street on May 24. The market will accept donations from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and then give them away from 12 - 2 p.m. To learn more, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County is offering a Waterfall Walk on May 24. It will run 1 - 2 p.m. The park naturalist will take visitors to the longest cascading waterfall in Maryland and teach them about local bird species. Visitors should bring a drink and wear sturdy shoes for the hike. Admission costs $5.00 for Marylanders and $7.00 for out-of-state residents. To learn more, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or (301) 271-3676.
The Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center is holding Nature Up Close: Turtles on May 24. It will run 2-3 p.m. Participants will learn about native turtles and see some. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get wet or dirty. To learn more, contact Karen Jarboe at (301) 888-1377 or email@example.com.
The Herring Run Nursery in Baltimore is having a sale on May 25. The hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The nursery offers nearly 150 species of native trees and bushes and almost 100 species of native flowers and grasses. Mulch and gardening books will also be available. For more information, contact Vince Vizachero at firstname.lastname@example.com or (443) 682-1331.


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Danby is the brand that garners the most praise among mini-fridge owners, and this counter-size model is no exception. While larger models in general perform better and get better reviews than cube-size units, the DAR440 offers automatic defrost and is Energy Star-rated -- the most important features that make this model stand out.
The 4.4-cubic-foot, counter-height Danby DAR440 is an all refrigerator model, and therefore it has plenty of storage for beverages and perishables. While the freezers in counter-height models tend to perform better than those in smaller units, they are not nearly as effective as those in standard-size refrigerators -- plus, they take up valuable storage space for drinks and fresh foods. For these reasons, owners generally consider the lack of freezer a benefit.
In addition, the unit has three wire shelves (two full- and one half-size), and the door also has two adjustable bins, a can dispenser and room for 2-liter bottles. Other features include a reversible door, an interior light and automatic defrost. It comes in both black and white finishes. Owners widely report that this model performs well, although some encounter shipping problems resulting in product damages.
If you'd prefer a smaller, less expensive unit, two other Danby models garner good reviews: the DAR195BL (*Est. $120), with a capacity of 1.8 cubic feet, and the DAR259 (*Est. $150), with a capacity of 2.5 cubic feet.
We found no expert comparative reviews of the DAR440. However, a number of owners post reviews on Walmart.com, and the model is a pick for best dorm fridge in a list compiled by Bestcovery.com
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Nearly 270 owners post ratings and reviews of the Danby DAR440BL on Walmart.com -- comments range in date from 2007 to 2012 -- and they are overwhelmingly positive. The average rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars, and virtually the only complaints are about damage during shipping. One user does point out, that glass or Plexiglas shelves would be more convenient, as bottles are more likely to tip over on the wire shelves. Most users say they are happy with the omission of a freezer and report that the unit is quiet and keeps food and drinks cold. Reviewers also praise the ample storage space.
Review: Danby 4.4 cu. ft. Energy Star Compact Refrigerator, Contributors to Walmart.com
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The Danby DAR440BL is second on Bestcovery.com's list of the five best mini fridges for dorms. In this brief review, expert Jerry Arlen pronounces it "ideal for the dorm," although he does not indicate the criteria he used to make his choices. He does provide a nice comparison chart for the five mini fridges, making it easy to compare their features side-by-side.
Review: Danby DAR440BL Designer 4.4 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator, Jerry Arlen, July 25, 2011
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The Danby DAR440BL earns an overall 4-star rating from more than 30 owners at Amazon.com. Most reviewers praise its roomy interior and say it performs well, although some report shipping damages due to poor packaging. One user notes that the temperature dial is recessed and inconvenient to adjust, and another complains that bottles tip over too easily on the wire shelving.
Review: Danby DAR440BL 4.4-Cu.Ft. Designer Compact Refrigerator, Contributors to Amazon.com
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Over the past few days we've discussed both the aesthetic impressiveness of Monster High as well as the quality of the toys themselves. Today I'd like to wrap up by looking at both of these qualities in one doll- Jinafire Long, the golden dragon from Fanghai (If you haven't noticed already, puns abound in the Monster High universe!)
Like Skelita, Jinafire is an absolutely GORGEOUS toy. You know that feeling when you pick up a toy and the colors on the box art are way brighter and accurate than what's in the box? I've noticed that a lot lately with Transformers. Constructicons may be a wonderfully garish neon green on the box, but the toy inside is more likely to be a muddy pea-soup or olive drab. Not here! Jinafire's colors are some of the nicest, brightest, and most dynamic I've ever seen on any toy. The Greens, reds, purple and gleaming gold of her scales just seem to radiate their own light.
Being from Fanghai, Jinafire has lots of Chinese influences to her design. Her dress in particular is fantastic! Remember that incredible scene from Skyfall where James Bond and the assassin Patrice fight in front of the glowing neon of the Shanghai skyline?
Jinafire's dress captures the feel of that iconic Shanghai...Fanghai, that is, neon against a night sky. Being a dragon, the pattern is overlapping red and blue flames and she has an asymmetrical, sheer half skirt and sleeve with a red and blue scale pattern.
Check out that profile! Jinafire's earrings are red Chinese knots and she has a gold belt made up of beads and a golden coin with the Monster High skull logo. She has a hair stick with a big, flashy Chinese chrysanthemum on top along with flame details to either side. Her makeup is awesome! She has green eyes with reptile-looking irises and fantastic purple makeup and extra-long lashes. Despite the heavy makeup, Jinafire has an adorable, cherubic, sweet face. She's totally classy and fabulous, but it's pretty obvious that she'd also love to be your best friend! And like many of the dolls, she has a unique head sculpt with pointy, ridged ears.
And then there's the hair. THAT WONDERFUL HAIR! The green and black color scheme is striking, but it looks even better up in a bun with little flips and parts here and there. It's a complicated updo that not only looks good, but it draws the eye all around her face and head, accentuating all the other great makeup and accessory details.
One of Jinafire's most unique features is her dragon tail. While it's not posable or bendable, it's got a great twisty shape and flared green frill at the bottom. Once again, I can't talk about her beautiful colors enough. Many times toys and accessories that are "gold" end up more of a dull yellow. But Jinafire SHINES. Her scales really look like metal and catch the light whatever way you turn her. The green fringe just pops right out of the gold!
Just about every Monster High doll has gloriously iconic and intricate shoe designs. I think that's one of the things Equestria Girls was really going for with the big-boots look of their dolls. Unfortunately, even without all that space to work, the EQ Girls footwear can't hold a candle to these designs. The ankle straps are Chinese knots, similar to Jinafire's earrings. The heel is a twisting, Dead Space looking gold terraces. The soles are awesome gold pillows with dragon claws holding them in place. These shoes are TO DIE FOR. These are like million dollar shoes in the really real world! And Jinafire, she works them!
As I mentioned yesterday Jinafire is part of the Scaris City of Frights line. As a world traveler she has a fancy, unique suitcase with a Chinese dragon motif and gold flames.
Even the back of the suitcase is unique! I would have expected it to be completely plain or at least a reverse-copy of the front. But nope! Once again, Monster High has that extra bit of detail.
Jinafire's outfit is really lovely and a bit complex. I've been curious about how detailed her body is underneath, but I had some concerns about taking off all the layers of clothes and getting them back on correctly. But since I spent a great deal of time talking about Skelita's nekkid details, it seems important to see whether this doll has scales in all the right place.
Sure enough, her entire body is detailed with scaled and lizard-y touches! Like Skelita, I almost don't want to keep clothes on Jinafire because she looks just amazing as an au-unnatural dragon lady!
I'd like to talk for a minute, again, about the sheer volume of detail and extra work/expense that Mattel puts into these dolls. Jinafire's outfit is pretty form-fitting and covers her entire trunk, neck, and a good portion of her left arm. It would have been so easy to have a standard, unadorned body underneath the clothing. Most collectors wouldn't even notice as there are no plans to release alternate outfits for Jinafire. Kids would notice since the first thing a little girl does is strip down their doll and try and put some other doll's clothes on her! But not only do her scales follow the same pattern, but she has really beautiful plate scales on her belly and chest.
Jinafire is a doll for whom every part is custom made. From her dragon scaled arms, legs, and torso, to her head scuplt and ears, to even her hands which are beautifully lithe and clawed. There are no half-measures with this doll. She is beautiful enough and detailed enough to be a far more expensive collectors or limited edition doll. Instead, she's around $19 US just the same as Skelita and the other Scaris line of dolls.
The hardest part about this little project was narrowing down my reviews to three dolls. Every single Monster High toy I have purchased, $10 to $60 has been an incomparable value. The craftsmanship of the design, the color theory behind the characters and the individual dolls, the individuality of each toy and quality of the materials are unlike any major retail toy I've purchased in recent years. While other toys and toy companies are cutting corners Mattel and Monster High are actually raising the bar on the quality and artistic value of toys- ESPECIALLY girl's toys.
As I mentioned at the beginning of both this journal and this series of journals, my goal has been to show that Equestria Girls, as a toy line, was not inherently doomed. There are two great appeals of Friendship is Magic- the wonderfully-defined, interesting, and even flawed characters and personalities that inhabit Equestria AND the wonderfully talented team of artists, composers, actors, cast and crew at DHX. Unfortunately, the Equestria Girls dolls don't capture any of that magic. The designs, while colorful, don't take advantage of the individuality or themes of the show, the personalities or the traits that make a group of cartoon horses without hands feet or clothing so memorable and remarkable. When I would take part in discussions about Equestria Girls, with fellow pastel pony aficionados (Thanks for the awesome term, Cat!) and Monster High would come up, the comparison was either negative or completely unaware of what MH is. In reading my little reviews and learning a bit about Monster High, I hope more folks are enlightened as to what Monster High IS NOT. It's not empty or vapid. It's not cheap or condescending towards girls or women's self image. It's not Bratz. It's not Equestria Girls. Monster High is revolutionary and fun and represents a trend that I hope more dolls and more toys will learn from and follow.
Thank you SO MUCH, dear reader, for sticking with me and offering your thoughts, comments and opinions. I would definitely like to keep this series going, but on more of a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Bronycon is just about a month away and these photo-shoots and write-ups take time- time I'm rapidly running out of!
Let me know if there's any other topics, specific dolls, or suggestions on what to cover in the future. Thanks for being such a great audience and for encouraging my crazy-obsessive toy habits! <3
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While cooking with your children, you have the opportunity to not only share quality time with them, but to also clear up some of life's greatest mysteries.
One such mystery is the great chicken versus the egg debate. According to National Geographic, scientists have finally settled the old dispute over which came first – the chicken or the egg. These scientists say that reptiles were laying eggs thousands of years before chickens appeared and the first chicken came from an egg laid by a bird that was not quite a chicken, Thus, there can be no doubt, the egg came first.
Share this story with your kids as you make these hometown deviled eggs.
- 6 eggs, hard-boiled
- 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon mustard
- Peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise.
- Take yolks and mash with fork in bowl.
- Add relish, mayonnaise and mustard to yolks. Mix well.
- Place yolk mixture back into egg white halves. (Yields 12)
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Despite good intentions, today's parents still rely on what is familiar and comfortable, which means they engage in some of the outdated parenting techniques used by their parents or in some cases in opposition to their parents.
As an emotion coach, you come from a place of empathy. Your first thought is always, "What is my child feeling?" before jumping in and discounting or minimizing whatever just happened or was said. When your child is in distress, the first step is to just go over, check in and assess.
If parents teach their young children how to process uncomfortable feelings such as hurt, shame, guilt or anger, they'll learn to process them appropriately and carry that skill with them into their adult relationships and into the work place.
We all have room for improvement as parents. If you'd like to hone in on effective parenting skills, stop by my show at Go-To Mom and try to become more of an emotion coach. Remember to give yourself a break because parenting isn't easy. If you have difficulty addressing your own emotions, make it a priority to change that – I'm living proof that one can change their negative experience with their emotions. I have faith you too can grow and learn with your child the way I do with mine.
I am a passionate believer in emotion coaching, because it ensures a successful outcome: cooperative, self-reliant and responsible children. And isn't that every parent's goal?
Be sure to get the Go-To Mom's new "Discipline" book this fall. Book will be available on September 6th, 2010 from Jossey-Bass books.
Need a 'pick-me-up?' Read Kimberley Clayton Blaine's other books on motherhood. Kimberley is a national parenting expert and a licensed Family and Child Therapist who specializes in working with children ages newborn to six years old. Kimberley is the founder and executive producer of a grassroots webshow, called www.TheGoToMom.TV. Kimberley is a national speaker and teaches Early Childhood Brain Development and Positive Discipline Strategies at UCLA Extension Education Department.


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A new Kickstarter campaign was launched on July 1 with a new lower $40,000 funding goal for indie horror film "The Chair" which is based on the graphic novel of the same name by creator and co-artist Peter Simeti. At the time of this printing on July 3, 125 backers have pledged more than $24,500.
The film's original fundraiser ended on June 29 and more than $123,000 was raised of a $300,000 initial budget. While the goal was not met, the good news is several private investors have jumped on board to back the film, which has also garnered interest from a prominent distributor.
"The Chair" is directed by Chad Ferrin and spins a tale of gripping psychological terror in which Richard Sullivan (Brian Thompson) fights for his life as a death row inmate at a prison where acts of unspeakable torture also occur. Will Richard beat the seemingly desperate odds and survive? His sanity is ultimately questioned in the very dark story that explores heavy but important themes like domestic violence, child abuse and mental health care.
Brian Thompson ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") stars along with Oscar nominee Eric Roberts ("Runaway Train"), Bill Oberst Jr. ("Children of Sorrow"), Naomi Grossman ("American Horror Story"), Kin Shriner ("General Hospital"), Susan Eisenberg ("Wonder Woman") and more.
The new campaign enjoyed a terrific first day re-launch with 94 backers pledging almost $14,000. There are 27 days to go to reach the new lower goal which is slated to help cover pre-production costs.
Horror buffs and indie film enthusiasts should be pleased to know a plethora of great rewards are once again in place and vary according to pledge amounts. Some of the great goodies available include a signed 8 x 10 of Naomi Grossman (who was brilliant in her role as Pepper in "American Horror Story: Asylum") for a pledge of $30 or more, signed original artwork by "The Chair" creator Peter Simeti for $27 or more, a movie and screenplay combo pack that includes "The Chair" on DVD or Blu-Ray and a signed copy of the script by Erin Kohut (screenwriter) and Peter Simeti (creator, writer, co-artist) for a $65 or more pledge.
Plus, there are all kinds of fun rewards which allow backers to get involved with the film like your name in the end credits, a role in the film as an extra, and an opportunity to attend a private screening of the film in Los Angeles, California with some of the cast and crew (backer must cover your own travel and lodging).
See a full list of pledge amounts and corresponding rewards on "The Chair's" new official Kickstarter page and stay tuned to "The Chair" on Facebook for updates.
According to site statistics, Kickstarter has raised over one billion dollars and successfully funded more than 64,000 projects. Becoming a backer on "The Chair" is a great way for film lovers to support the creative arts and join fellow supporters to take this riveting story beyond the printed page and bring the characters to life on the screen.
It's rare when a horror movie delves beneath the fright factor to deliver a story packed with intense themes and emotional depth. Therefore, being part of getting this bold original story told carries intrinsic rewards for avid fans that surpass the fun and exciting tangible items of movie memorabilia.
Visit "The Chair's" Kickstarter campaign page for more information about pledging and becoming a backer.


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Stole this idea from the INTP forum. Heh
Finish the sentence
You know you're an INFJ when....
Stole this idea from the INTP forum. Heh
Finish the sentence
You know you're an INFJ when....
I tried to see things from your point of view but I couldn't fit my head up your asshole
You mull over the most mundane conversations and keep score of what you did right and (of course more importantly!) what you did wrong.
When you vehemently disagree with someone, and they remind you "well, I have the right to my opinion" and you think "dammit!! He's right!!"
...you're afraid your love will destroy the universe.
When you initially decide to do something, but somehow manage to convince yourself (logically or otherwise) not to go ahead, even though deep down you know it would benefit you.
Romeo & Juliet seems romantic...
..You're disappointed in people who don't love like you.
[B]"Carry on, Bitches! " -- Jari M
you know that you would turn your child in for murder, because, dammit they need to accept responsibility for their actions, and deal with it like a man!
Despite seemingly being well liked by everyone, you never feel wholly included into the group, but rather feel you are looking in from a distance.
Anything practical you learn will be obsolete before you use it, except the complex math, which you will never use.
When your coworker walks by your office, you glance up to "look" at them, and they declare to you, "Get out of my head!".
When I am motivated to engage with you - it is also an opportunity to engage with an aspect of me.
The question is: How will I treat myself through you?
You get half way through your point and you realize your audience is lost, because you went on an emblematic tangent that makes perfect sense but sounds insane.
When you are just too intense for some.
When you wish smalltalk revolved around things like what's type of vampire do you like best or if you could have any super power what would it be?
@Dragon I'm totally serious.
I think it's because I hold my offspring to the same high standards I hold myself to, and I am repelled by enabling. If a friend murdered someone... I wouldn't help them cover it up, but I wouldn't turn them in. If questioned by the police, though, I would be honest. So... just don't tell me.
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Graduated from Military Pilot School, Bataisk, 1952. Graduated from Air Force Military Academy, Monino, 1955 Colonel and pilot, Soviet Air Force. Cosmonaut basic training January 1963 - 21 January 1965. He was assigned for Soyuz 13, but he and his flight engineer Yazdovsky had personal differences, resulting in the prime crew being grounded and the backup crew flying instead. Forced out of the cosmonaut group on 28 June 1974 on political grounds. Worked at Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Retired from active military duty in 1986.
Birth Place: Borovichi, Moscow.
Status: Inactive.
Born: 1931.02.24.


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Financing Your New Home Purchase—It's Never Been Easier
Buying a brand new home is a major investment. Whether it's your first home or your next home, you will probably need to finance your purchase with a mortgage. When you sit down with a lender to discuss mortgages, you will be pleasantly surprised at the choices and options available to you.
Home buyers' financing needs have changed, and so have mortgages. Today's mortgages can easily be adapted to fit each individual home buyer's lifestyle and priorities.
Find out what you can afford before you start looking at homes. Lenders encourage you to get pre-approval for a mortgage loan, so that you will know the amount you are qualified to borrow, the interest rate you will be charged and the payment amounts. That way, you know exactly what you can afford and can negotiate arrangements with your builder in full confidence. Most pre-approvals are guaranteed for a minimum of 90 days, and sometimes longer.
Concerned about your downpayment? This is not necessarily a problem. Today, you can buy with as little as 5% down. If you provide a downpayment of less than 20%, the mortgage must be insured against default; however, the insurance premium can be added to the mortgage.
First-time home buyers could take advantage of the Home Buyers' Plan, which allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), tax-free, for use as a downpayment or to cover other purchase-related costs. Your spouse or partner can do the same, for a combined total of $80,000. The funds must be repaid to your RRSP account within 15 years, but you don't have to begin repayments for two years. For complete details, contact your local Canada Customs and Revenue Agency office.
"Circumstances could change in the future. How do I avoid being stuck with the wrong mortgage?" Lenders know that change is the norm. That's why the flexibility of today's mortgages is so important. If interest rates go down, you may be able to renegotiate your existing mortgage at a lower rate. If your financial situation changes and you want to pay the mortgage off faster to save money, there are prepayment options such as increased regular payments and lump sum prepayments.
On the other hand, if you need to skip a mortgage payment or two, lenders may allow you to do so. Options may vary from one lender to another, so make sure you know what's available to you before you make a final decision.
Shop around for the best mortgage advice. Your relationship with your lender should be based on confidence and personal comfort. You want to get your mortgage from someone who clearly knows the mortgage business. Someone who takes the time to understand your needs and can answer all your questions, and who is committed to helping you during all stages of your mortgage application until you move into your new home. Don't hesitate to visit several lenders in your community for information. You might also ask your builder for advice; many builders have established business relationships with one or more lenders and may be able to assist you with the financing process.
Whether you are a renter wanting to make the move to homeownership or an existing homeowner looking for your dream home, solid financing information is an important stepping stone. The right advice and the right mortgage can help put you in your brand new home sooner than you may think possible.


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Miami Dolphins: How realistic is a trade up in first round?
Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland is a trader by nature.
He loves to move up and down the draft board, and the Dolphins have done it every season during his tenure.
New coach Joe Philbin openly admits making a trade is a strong possibility for the Dolphins.
However, the Dolphins have never moved up in the first round since he joined the franchise in 2008.
The most aggressive Ireland got was last season, his first year running the draft room on his own because of Bill Parcells exit. Last April Ireland saw a draft day run on tailback taking place and moved up into the second-round to select tailback Daniel Thomas.
The Dolphins didn't have a second-round pick because they used it to acquire Brandon Marshall from Denver, but Ireland gave Washington a third and fifth-round pick to get pick No. 62 in a deal that favored Miami.
While Ireland does have a reputation as a trader, he also know to be a stickler for following his draft board, and has a reputation as someone who is stubborn by nature.
Sometimes stubborn to a fault. Ireland's all about weighing value vs. cost.
That's why all this cheek talk about the Dolphins traded up to select Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill makes no sense, and should be viewed with skepticism.
The Dolphins do indeed like Tannehill according to team sources.
Miami has more information on him than any other franchise because of Mike Sherman's ties to Tannehill. He should have a head start learning Sherman's offense because he already played in it.
But that doesn't guarantee he'll be the pick at No. 8 considering the Dolphins are also aware Tannehill will need time to develop, and the Dolphins have plenty of other pressing needs.
Tannehill has a ton of upside, but saying he's a franchise quarterback right now would be stretching the truth.
And if you factor in what would be required to move ahead of Cleveland, which also likes Tannehill, and possesses pick No. 3, you'll see why moving up is unrealistic.
The Dolphins have a ton of holes to fill on the roster, and right now resources are limited to minimum contract free agents, and the team's eight draft picks.
It would require a king's ransom to trade up, swapping first-round picks with Minnesota to acquire the No. 3 pick.
The No. 3 pick is worth 2,200 points. The No. 8 pick is worth 1,400 points.
That means roughly 800 trade value points would have to be made up.
That's the equivalent of the Dolphins' second-round pick (42) this year, the first of Miami's two third-round picks (72) and the fourth-rounder (103). All three of those picks have a value of 798 points.
Of course all of those picks wouldn't have to come from the 2012 draft.Miami could potentially trade a second or third from next year's draft. But you are potentially talking about giving up two starters to trade up five picks.
Ask yourself, is that really worth giving up for a developmental quarterback? Would you do it for Jake Locker or Christian Ponder, two of last year's first-round picks, quarterbacks who Tannehill has a favorable comparison to?
And IF the Dolphins did move up to get pick No. 3, wouldn't it be a smarter idea to use that pick to select one of the draft's six elite prospects? Say a player like Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon, Alabama tailback Trent Richardson, or USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil?
It is already a stretch of the imagination to conclude Cleveland, a roster lacking playmakers, would pass on those elite skill position players in Blackmon and Richardson to overdraft Tannehill.
So why would the Dolphins trade up for a player who will likely be there at No. 8?
All this Tannehill talk is great because it drives up the sex appeal of a draft that has Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III locked into teams already. Both players are already focused on learning their Colts and Redskins playbook. That's not sexy!
Sex appeal drives ratings. Ratings keeps viewers locked in, and sells ads.
But at some point common sense and credibility should reign supreme. Unfortunately, the only thing we get to crew on the next two weeks is lies, rumors and smokescreens.
I recommend you purchase a BS meter.


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The unwavering love affair that movie lovers have with Vampires is at an all-time high. In recent years, with the success of The Twilight saga, there has been a completely new generation that has now fallen under the spell of those who want to "suck your blood." Twilight has made the once menacing character fun, friendly, and lovable. Now more than ever before, droves of teenagers are flocking to the characters and all the twilight-esque movies that are sprouting up as the "Twilight" effect on the movie industry has reached epidemic status.
Vampire Academy is a melodramatic, nauseating disaster that is the latest unfortunate, pubescent-focused perspective on the vampire mythos. This debauchery is just a teenager's wet dream that is given life on the silver screen. This catastrophe is just a regurgitated tale of friendship and maturation that lacks universal appeal. The film hit the theaters in February of 2014 and is based on the best-selling books by Richelle Mead that was first published in 2007. The film stars Zoey Deutch (Beautiful Creatures), Lucy Fry (Paper Tiger), Danila Kozlovsky (The Spy), Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects), Dominic Sherwood (Not Fade Away), and Olga Kurlenko (Oblivion).
This is clearly a teenage MOCKERY of Vampires. Vampire Academy is a the oft told coming of age story. The singular thing that this depravity is using to differentiate itself from the other considerable number of coming of age stories is that it uses the "Twilight" approach to vampires to tell its story. It revolves around a young vampire princess who attends a school that is used to develop and culminate the Vampire species as well as the humans who have sworn to protect them. This tale divides the vampires species into 3 levels of Vampires; Strigoi, Dragonmire, and Moroi each one has aspects of the classic vampire elements.
Vampire Academy is a film that is made for a specific audience. It's just another adolescent focused depravity that is attempts to make capitalize on the unfortunate "Twilight-esque" take on vampires. In its stripped down basic version; it's just another sick coming of age story. The movie has good themes in place that they use this skewered tale of the undead to address very relevant social issues such as Bullying, gossiping, and many of the usual worse to first elements of your coming of age tale.
Vampire Academy feels like Bratz with fangs. There is very little to be positive about within this debauchery. If you like Twilight and what it has done for this character then this is a movie you'll find enjoyment in and if you don't then you will feel as though every minute is like you're being tortured. I can certainly see why they made it into a movie but who knows how or why this novel ever became popular. Vampire Academy will be very difficult for anyone beyond its target audience to find any level of enjoyment beyond it. It has some very brief humorous moments but they aren't anywhere close to be enough to offset this depravity. The cast is comprised of young mostly unknown actors and actresses. It feels like 90210 meets Twilight, its nice and pretty as well as being extremely superficial, just what will attract young movie goers. The verdict is that this is not worthy of being bought on DVD and barely worthy of renting it from Redbox. If you want to endure some torture with your teenagers then by all means check it out on Netflix or maybe catch it on cable but DON'T spend any more than you have to!
Suggested Links
- DVD review: Red Riding Hood: A fairly entertaining story of suspense
- DVD review: Fright Night(2011) Another hapless pillaging of a cult classic
- DVD review: I Am Number Four: A trav-sham-mockery
- DVD review: The Incredible Hulk 2008: Underrated but Marvel's best overall film
- DVD review: Arthur (2011): A miserable, unwarranted waste of resources


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Challenging Some Digital Assumptions
Photography is a wide-ranging
field that engenders passion in its practitioners, and like all great
forms of expression creates opinions formed through experience and reflection.
In its early days one of the great debates was: Is Photography Art?
This was the subject of many essays and heated discussions among players
and spectators. Today, issues such as film vs. digital, format choices,
the validity of computer generated images, photography as exploitation
or revealer, and even the merits of ink jet vs. silver prints cause
similar debate. We are opening this department up to readers, manufacturers,
and retailers--in short, everyone who lives and breathes photography
and who has an opinion about anything affecting imaging today.
There's little doubt that a state of the art digital camera may produce fantastic imagery. But I do not wield a $10,000 professional pixel packer for the same reason I don't drive a Formula One racecar to work. I'm an amateur photographer, which just so happens to be Webster's definition for Shutterbug. Realistic constraints of mortgage payments and college tuition limit my camera's prestige factor. But amateur need not mean neophyte.
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The Late Janet Leigh was famous, no legendary,
for her portrayal of Marion Crane and particularly that memorable
shower scene in the
Hitchcock classic
Psycho. Janet's career
started as a discovery of actress Norma Shearer, quickly being
absorbed into the Hollywood star-making apparatus (with a
customary name change) and a varied career in musicals, comedies
and swashbucklers. Her career highlights are often considered
to be Touch Of Evil (Orson Welles), The Manchurian Candidate
(John Frankenheimer) and Psycho. She had the distinction of
being the only actress to have appeared in three of the top
100 movies of all time as voted for by the American Academy.
Janet kindly agreed to answer some questions for me
a few years ago. So here
is the result. I gave her my thanks at the time for her time and
trouble. This is now reinforced by saying "God Bless
Janet" as she departs this life leaving many sad fans but
with many happy memories of her work and her personality.
This article was originally part of Digger's
now defunct Janet Leigh website (his first venture into the
web in 1997.) You will find a list of her movies at the
bottom of this article which will take you to a page about
each movie.
Alfred Hitchcock
The Signature Collection
Digger:- I hope it is fair to say that you have put your
family before
your career. Can you share with us which or any roles you
down as a result and which would you like to have attempted
you hadn't had a family?
Janet:- I turned down the lead role for the first "Pink
movie because I would be in Europe for too long to take my
children out of school. Also to be away from my brand new
husband. I also turned down being U.S. Ambassador to Finland
for the same reason. The minimum tenure would have been 1
Digger:- For a large part of the 50s you and Tony were always
in the news. Can you describe the pressures that this
put you under and how did you escape and relax?
Janet:- To be truthful, not really a problem, only if one
to make it one. Main thing was to draw the line, home
was private, once outside you were in public.
Digger:- Please describe yourself in less than thirty words.
Janet:- Small town girl who got lucky and made good.
Worked hard to learn and improve whatever God
had given me.
Naturally optimistic. Believes in God.
Mild mannered until crossed, then ballistic.
Digger:- You have managed to play four major roles in your
life with equal success - mother, wife, actress and writer.
How did you do this so successfully?
Janet:- Priorities - First was just me and my career.
Then came marriage, husband first & me second.
Then came children, children first &
husband second & me third.
Digger:- What makes you laugh, what makes you
angry and what makes you cry?
Janet:- I laugh at off the cuff witty remarks, at animals
being humans, accidental actions that aren't
done to be funny but end up being.
I feel angry when balance of justice is off kilter;
when people lie and get away with it; when people
believe they are entitled but don't bother to earn it.
I cry when I see a child, an animal, anyone mistreated;
when I am emotionally so full and grateful; at any injustice.
Digger:- What attracted you to Tony Curtis and please
describe the ten or so years you were together?
Janet:- First, he was a very attractive man. Then his sense
of humor, his enthusiasm. Our first years were fun and
loving and wonderful. We ended up walking down 2
different paths to maturity.
Digger:- I love Holiday Affair. Was it as much of a joy to
make as it is to watch, as fun and enjoyment seem to
emanate from the players?
Janet:- "Holiday Affair" was one of my favorite
Everyone from Don Hartman ( producer, director, writer )
all the way down the line were absolutely delightful.
Digger:- Please can you tell us about your favourite Janet
movies and why are they special to you?
Janet:- My favorite is "Romance of Rosy Ridge" because
it was
the first and everyone involved felt it was magical. I've
from each one - the directors were outstanding - I was in
company of the giant talents in this business - I was in every
genre so I experienced great diversity.
Digger:- Did you ever get frustrated when people confused
Janet and Vivien Leigh, particularly as you had pointed-out
very possibility when being 'renamed'.
Janet:- No, I was never frustrated. It seldom happened
actually, but when it did I could only be honored.
Vivien Leigh was a brilliant actress.
Digger:- Please describe these co-stars in a sentence each:-
John Wayne
Janet:- He always said he was a "reactor", but whatever
he oozed masculinity.
Robert Mitchum
Janet:- He was so unpredictable, utterly charming, sensual
and a damn good actor.
Angela Lansbury
Janet:- She is the quintessential actress, she can play any
role and to the hilt.
James Stewart
Janet:- He was the tops, there was always the basis of truth
in his performances, and he was the ONLY actor who
could have played the non hero in "Naked Spur" and
you still like him.
Anthony Perkins
Janet:- He was so brilliant he almost ruined his career,
because no one would allow him to be anyone
but Norman Bates, even though before he had been
comedic, romantic, dramatic.
Kirk Douglas
Janet:- Another dynamic, heroic, vital artist who was
bigger than life in every role, he was unbeatable.
Frank Sinatra
Janet:- King of the world - singer extraordinaire who lived
the music, actor who could go as high as the moon.
Laurence Harvey
Janet:- First rate actor , witty and entertaining and a dear
Van Johnson
Janet:- My wonderful talented caring first leading man
and friend for life. He was the highest paid actor in
Hollywood when I did "Romance of Rosy Ridge" and
he was the kindest, most giving to this complete neophyte.
Charlton Heston
Janet:- So intelligent, so knowledgeable, so professional,
so exciting - exploring the full content of a scene and
context of the intent.
Elizabeth Taylor
Janet:- One of the most beautiful women in the world
and extremely talented, she managed to prove her ability
almost having to do it despite her beauty.
Digger:- Did you use exercise and diet to maintain
that incredible figure?
Janet:- I do exercise all the time and I am blessed with a
metabolism which I feel is a key factor. Plus, I don't care
about food much - I eat to live, not live to eat. We were
poor & my parents both worked so dinner was never a
big thing - sort of catch as catch can.
Digger:- You are a prolific autograph signer and helper of
Do you ever tire of the same questions and requests?
Janet:- No, I feel the fans are the people who buy the tickets,
or records, or whatever, and I've always been grateful -
once outside my home. Home should be off-limits.
Digger:- Do you read your own reviews and do
you believe critics have a useful function?
Janet:- I don't always see all reviews. Of course critics
have a function. I think what is important is that readers
( viewers ) find a critic who has the same mind set so
they would interact. A critic is one person with an opinion,
and that should be an indication only if you find you and
critic have been in accord on most films.
Digger:- I watched Safari again recently. It certainly is
politically correct. What do you think of political correctness?
Janet:- "Safari" was made in 1955, and at THAT TIME
it was politically correct. I was there and our second unit
was attacked by the Mau Mau and I was robbed.
What people forget that what was "P.C." then, may
be now. But that was 45 years ago. You can't judge 45
years ago on today's standards.
Digger:- What has become of the parodies/home
movies that you and Tony made with Jerry Lewis and
will these ever be seen by the public?
Janet:- Jerry Lewis owns all of those home movies we
made in the 50's. I have no idea what he plans to do with
Digger:- In Columbo you played a star who was trying
to re-gain her faded career surrounded by her memorabilia
and watching her old films. You have always moved on to
new challenges so I guess you don't have much time to
look back. But do you ever watch your old performances
and was that wonderful memorabilia from your private collection?
Janet:- I don't relive the past, we all go forward.
But I enjoy seeing random films when it's an opportune time.
Digger:- When J.F. Kennedy died in such eerily
similar circumstances to The Manchurian Candidate,
what went through your mind?
Janet:- When Manchurian "Candidate" first was released,
it was received with glowing reviews, but mild box office
- the US audiences weren't ready. When President Kennedy
was killed, the public had lost its innocence and
could accept such evil. What a shame!
What a comment on world culture!
Digger:- What were the most difficult lessons or
skills you had to learn as an actress?
Janet:- Not to talk too fast - my first picture I was barely
able to dub my dialogue.
Digger:- What lessons, skills or tips have you tried
to pass on to your beautiful and talented daughters?
Janet:- I had to learn side saddle, actual dancing on point,
doctor's skills, etc, etc.
Digger:- How do you go about learning your lines
and do you ever take your characters home with you?
Janet:- I learn the whole script, it is the only way you
can understand the character and it's growth.
Home is home, work is work.
Digger:- How would you describe your English accent
in If Winter Comes and Tony's English accent in
The Black Shield Of Falworth?
Janet:- I can only answer for my accent in
"If Winter Comes". I worked with Joan, Sir Cedric
Hardwick's niece, for several months.
Digger:- How did you manage to put in such a
fine debut performance in The Romance Of Rosy Ridge
considering you were, by your own account, nervous and
star-struck? That really doesn't show on the screen.
Janet:- I didn't know enough to be nervous. I was excited,
but not destroying nervous. I was so naive I just did what
my instinct told me and how my sweet director Roy Rowland
guided me to do.
Digger:- Please tell us:-
Your most demanding role .....
Janet:- "Manchurian Candidate." Because I came in
Larry Harvey and Frank Sinatra had 20 minutes to get
the audience involved in the story and I had 20 seconds
to make my impact.
The movie you wish you hadn't made .....
Janet:- "Night of the Lepus". Script was good.
But no-one thought how to make a bunny rabbit evil!
The movie which taught you the most ......
Janet:- "Holiday Affair". Working with a child and
to take his imagination and incorporate that into my performance.
The movie you are most proud of .....
Janet:- All musicals, because I was not a trained dancer
and was able to do - at least something.
The most enjoyable movie to make .....
Janet:- All musicals, because they took so long to make
you became a family. Except for the first one -
"Romance of Rosy Ridge" - which was so special
I can't even describe.
Your most unsuitable piece of casting .....
Janet:- I have no idea because I tried to make every
casting the best I could do.
Digger:- Who were the biggest pranksters that you worked
with and what did they get up to?
Janet:- On "Houdini", George Marshall, the director,
loved pranks. He poured a bucket of water during a
rehearsal of a very serious scene.
Digger:- You went through several image changes in your career.
Did you find people's perceptions of you different when you
were a curvaceous blonde compared to an ing�nue brunette?
And did your temperament change?
Janet:- I always was what I was then and now.
Digger:- Who are/were the movie people who are
most dear to you and why?
Janet:- Norma Shearer started and made possible my career.
Everyone I worked with made it better.
Digger:- Please describe what fame has meant to you
in less than thirty words.
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of my profession.
Digger:- I wonder would you be disappointed or relieved
if I didn't ask you some Psycho-related questions?
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Janet:- Do I take showers? NO I don't!
Digger:- Which Psycho myths or misconceptions
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Janet:- I was in the shower for seven days for that
particular scene. No cold water was in the shower.
Digger:- Psycho is one of the most analysed, discussed,
parodied and mimicked of movies and it is the film that
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were the disadvantages?
Janet:- No disadvantages! If you are privileged to be
in such a classic - thank your lucky stars!
Digger:- Please tell us what you are currently working
on and what are your plans for the future.
Janet:- I just finished my fourth book, "House of Secrets",
I made a movie back in November titled "A Fate Totally
Worse Than Death" and I am working on a documentary
- "There Really Was A Hollywood"
Digger:- Please supply a message to the many loyal fans
and admirers of yours around the world.
Janet:- Thank you for your belief in me. I've always tried
my hardest to be good and I've enjoyed your support.
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Philippines and the IMF
IMF Concludes Article IV Consultation with Philippines
On July 22, 1999, the Executive Board concluded the Article IV consultation with the Philippines.1
In contrast to the countries most heavily affected by the Asian financial crisis, the Philippine economy was able to avoid a severe recession and the disruptions to economic activity experienced elsewhere. This can be attributed to better starting conditions as a result of a decade of reform policies implemented prior to the crisis, as well as sound crisis management including early floating of the peso, adaptation of monetary and fiscal policies, and a comprehensive program to strengthen the banking sector. These policies have been supported by a two-year stand-by arrangement from the IMF approved on April 1, 1998 (upon expiration of the 1994 extended arrangement which had been augmented and extended in mid-1997).
Following GDP growth of 5% in 1997, the economy contracted slightly (by ½%) in 1998. While non-agricultural output growth remained positive, the effects of the El Nino drought led to a record decline in agriculture of 7%. GDP growth in the first quarter of 1999, at 1.2%, was better than expected, reflecting a rebound in agriculture, continued growth in services, and signs of bottoming out in the industrial sector. For the year as a whole, GDP growth is projected in a range of 1-3%, with recent developments suggesting an outcome in the upper half of the range.
Reflecting the effect of drought on food prices, inflation reached 11½% in January 1999. Since then, it has declined sharply, to 5.8% as of June and well within the year-end program target of 7½%.
The external position has strengthened significantly over the past year, reflecting improvements in both the current and the capital accounts. In the first quarter of 1999, the current account recorded a surplus of $1.3 billion, following further improvement in the trade balance. Continued rapid export growth-in contrast to other crisis-affected countries-combined with declining imports led to a sharp turnaround in the trade balance, from a deficit of $11 billion in 1997 to a surplus of $0.5 billion in the first quarter of 1999. The trade surplus is expected to narrow in 1999, as imports pick up due to increased economic activity. Capital inflows are recovering with the restoration of access to foreign financial markets, which has allowed the government already to virtually complete its foreign borrowing program in support of the budget this year; private inflows have also returned in early 1999. As a result, gross adjusted reserves of the Bangko Sentral have risen to $11.6 billion as of the first quarter of 1999, over $3 billion higher than the end-March 1998 level. The turnaround in the external position has significantly reduced the Philippines' vulnerability to shocks.
After five years of consolidation, fiscal policy turned expansionary over the past two years. The underlying consolidated public sector deficit widened from 1½% of GNP in 1997 to around 3% in 1998-99, reflecting mainly weakening revenue collections, a fiscal stimulus package on the expenditure side, and a deterioration in the finances of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs). The relaxation of fiscal policy reflected mainly the slowdown of economic activity and the government's efforts to support domestic demand, although delays in planned revenue measures and with reforms in the power sector have also contributed. The government's program envisages a return to fiscal consolidation as the economy recovers. For next year, a reduction in the fiscal deficit by 1% of GNP is envisaged, followed by continued consolidation toward balance by 2003-04. This is to be achieved in part through a sustained strengthening of National Government revenue collections and reversal of the recent deterioration in the finances of the GOCCs. Key elements in the government's reform agenda to this end are a major improvement in tax administration and comprehensive restructuring of the National Power Corporation, the largest among the GOCCs.
Monetary policy has been eased gradually since late 1998 as the peso stabilized and inflation was successfully contained. Interest rates are now below crisis levels, with liquidity conditions well supportive of the recovery. Even so, monetary and credit aggregates have remained substantially below program ceilings, reflecting weak demand conditions as well as banks' concerns over bad loans. For the period ahead, the BSP intends to continue with gradual interest rate reductions, conditional on peso stability and inflation remaining on track.
In the area of structural reforms, good progress has been made especially in the banking sector. While the banking system remains under stress, as evidenced by the still rising nonperforming loans ratio of commercial banks (13.1% in March 1999), the authorities are confident that the situation is under control given the system's strong capital base and the expected peaking of NPLs in the near future. Tighter prudential and supervisory standards have been put in place, and are encouraging the intended recapitalization of weaker banks through capital infusions or mergers with stronger banks. The rehabilitation and full privatization of the Philippine National Bank is proceeding, with a view to completion by mid-2000, at the latest.
Reforms in other areas (corporate sector, trade and investment liberalization, and improvements to economic statistics and their publication) are continuing, and the government is embarking on a comprehensive set of public sector reforms, with World Bank assistance. The Action Plan to improve tax administration, an important program element developed with IMF technical assistance, has proven more difficult to implement than envisaged. The government has recently re-vamped the Action Plan and remains fully committed to the strategic goals of strengthening the Bureau of Internal Revenue and improving taxpayer compliance. Likewise, the comprehensive reform of the power sector has been held up by delays in passing the Omnibus Electricity Bill, but the government is confident that reforms will soon move forward with the expected passage of the Bill in the near future.
Executive Board Assessment
Executive Directors commended the authorities for the sustained implementation of economic policies under the program that had allowed the Philippines to weather the regional crisis relatively well. The external position had improved markedly, economic growth has started to recover, and inflation had come down well within program targets.
For the period ahead, Directors noted the twin challenge of preserving the stabilization gains while bolstering the prospects for a strong and sustained recovery. With the stance of fiscal and monetary policies now well supportive of the recovery, Directors urged the authorities to implement forcefully their ambitious structural reform agenda to underpin the economy's prospects for sustained medium-term growth and poverty alleviation.
Directors endorsed the fiscal targets under the program, although they expressed concern about the continued shortfall in budget revenues. A stronger revenue effort was seen as critical to medium-term fiscal sustainability and rapid high-quality growth. Directors welcomed the authorities' renewed commitment to strengthening tax administration, and hoped that implementation of the agreed reforms would not again fall short of expectations. They supported the planned financial sector tax reform and rationalization of fiscal incentives, and urged early Congressional passage of these initiatives as well as of all the revenue measures submitted in late 1998.
Directors emphasized the need to reverse the recent deterioration in the finances of several important government-owned corporations. In particular, they urged a speedy restructuring and privatization of the National Power Corporation, and advised the authorities to avoid recourse to extrabudgetary spending.
Directors emphasized the need for medium-term fiscal consolidation. In this connection, they strongly encouraged early implementation of the planned public sector reforms, with World Bank assistance. Directors welcomed, in particular, the plans to strengthen the budget framework, improve expenditure control and monitoring, and reform the civil service.
Directors commended the Bangko Sentral (BSP) for the judicious conduct of monetary policy through the turbulence of the past two years. They recommended that any consideration of further easing of monetary policy should be approached cautiously, and should be conditional on continued stability of the peso. Directors encouraged the BSP to review and clarify its monetary framework once the crisis subsides, taking into account changed circumstances experienced in recent years. Directors also referred to the need to maintain sufficient exchange rate flexibility to help deal with volatile capital flows. Directors noted that external adjustment had helped rebuild reserves and reduce the Philippines's vulnerability to external shocks. However, they encouraged the authorities in their steps to further strengthen the reserve position.
Directors welcomed the successful implementation of banking reforms under the program, which had helped contain the problems in the sector. Directors stressed the importance of adherence to the international best practice and regulatory standards in banking supervision and risk management. In this context, they considered that the appropriateness of the recently granted exemption for general provisioning requirements could merit early review. Directors also reiterated the need to bring bank supervisors within the perimeter of the bank secrecy law. Directors encouraged the authorities to proceed with the necessary restructuring and privatization of the Philippine National Bank on a timely basis.
Directors urged the authorities to proceed forcefully with the structural reforms in a number of other critical areas. They encouraged the authorities to reconsider the draft revised framework for corporate debt resolution recently approved for public hearing by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with a view to ensuring that the final version be consistent with the best international practice. They strongly endorsed the plans for continued trade and investment liberalization, and welcomed the authorities' commitment to resisting pressures for increased protection. In particular, Directors looked forward to the lapsing at the end of 1999 of the temporary tariff increases introduced in January, and to passage of draft laws to liberalize foreign investment in the retail sector and in distressed banks.
Directors noted that the social impact of the recent economic downturn was most severely felt in the-traditionally poorer-rural areas, although government intervention had helped mitigate the impact. Directors strongly supported the plans to improve the targeting and efficiency of social programs, and to strengthen the performance of agriculture as a priority in the fight against poverty. A number of Directors underlined the need for higher expenditure on social services and for a comprehensive social safety net.
Directors considered data provision to the Fund timely and adequate for effective surveillance. They welcomed the progress made by the Philippines in meeting SDDS requirements and encouraged the authorities' continued efforts to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of economic statistics, including on balance of payments transactions through foreign currency accounts.
|Philippines: Selected Economic Indicators
|Growth and prices (in percent change)
|GNP growth
|GDP growth
|CPI inflation (end period; 1994=100)
|Public finances (in percent of GNP)
|National government balance1
|Total revenues
|Total expenditures and net lending
|Underlying consolidated public sector balance2
|Money and credit (in percent change)
|Broad money
|Bank credit to private sector
|Interest rate (91-day T-bill, in percent)3
|Balance of payments (in percent of GNP)
|Trade balance
|Current account balance
|Gross official reserves (adjusted, in months of imports)5 6
Sources: The Philippine authorities; IMF staff estimates and projections.
|1Authorities' definition. Includes privatization receipts of the national government, and excludes the Central Bank Board of Liquidators (CB-BOL).
|2IMF definition. Excludes privatization receipts, and includes net deficit of the CB-BOL.
|3Last auction of each year.
|4June 28, 1999.
|5Adjusted for gold and securities pledged as collateral against short-term liabilities.
|6In months of imports of goods and services.
1Under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, the IMF holds bilateral discussions with members, usually every year. A staff team visits the country, collects economic and financial information, and discusses with officials the country's economic developments and policies. On return to headquarters, the staff prepares a report, which forms the basis for discussion by the Executive Board. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Managing Director, as Chairman of the Board, summarizes the views of Executive Directors, and this summary is transmitted to the country's authorities. In this PIN, the main features of the Board's discussion are described.


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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 CULTURAL STUDIES: The Lessons of Travel
Reading One Tony the Traveller
Reading Two The Benefits of Studying Abroad
Reading Three The Way of St. James: A Modern-Day Pilgrimage
Chapter 2 MULTICULTURAL LITERACY: Writing About Cultural Identity
Reading One Mangoes and Magnolias
Reading Two Poems about Personal Identity
Reading Three Book Review of Mixed: An Anthology of Short Fiction about the Multiracial Experience
Chapter 3 HEALTH SCIENCE: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
Reading One Robots Improve Health Care, Helping Doctors, Nurses, and Patients
Reading Two A Simple Diagnosis
Reading Three Water is Shown to Help People Lose Weight
Chapter 4 EDUCATION: The Task of the Teacher
Reading One Bloom's Taxonomy
Reading Two The Mayonnaise Jar and Two Cups of Coffee
Reading Three A Teacher's Lasting Impression
Chapter 5 PSYCHOLOGY: Theories of Intelligence
Reading One Types of Intelligence
Reading Two Transforming Students' Motivation to Learn
Reading Three The Extraordinary Abilities of Daniel Tammet
Chapter 6 BUSINESS: The Changing Workplace
Reading One The One Week Job: 52 Jobs in 52 Weeks
Reading Two Flip Flops and Facebook Breaks: Millennials Enter the Workplace
Reading Three Eight Keys to Employability
Chapter 7 MATH: Developing a Love of the "Language of Science"
Reading One A Mathematician's Lament
Reading Two What's Wrong with Math Education?
Reading Three Angels on a Pin
Chapter 8 PUBLIC SPEAKING: Messages and Messengers
Reading One The Power of Public Speech
Reading Two The Best Way to Structure a Speech
Reading Three Famous American Speeches
Chapter 9 PEACE STUDIES: The Change Makers
Reading One Social Entrepreneurship
Reading Two A Poverty-Free World
Reading Three The Barefoot College
Chapter 10 URBAN STUDIES: Living Together
Reading One City Fact Sheet
Reading Two The Future of Cities
Reading Three Won't You Be My Neighbor?
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The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
The Golden Compass Power Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"The Master was given a charge by Lord Asriel to look after you and keep you safe from your mother. And that was what he did, for ten years or more. Then Mrs. Coulter's friends in the Church helped her set up this Oblation Board, for what purpose we don't know, and there she was, as powerful in her way as Lord Asriel was in his. Your parents, both strong in the world, both ambitious, and the Master of Jordan holding you in the balance between them. (7.132)
This passage pits Lyra's mother and father against each other, with the Master of Jordan College in the middle. The triad suggests a power struggle between Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter. But over what? We also see, more clearly than ever, that both of Lyra's parents are very powerful. Did Lyra inherit any of their power?
Quote #5
Lyra wandered away on her own, and went to the reedy bank to sit and throw mud in the water. She knew one thing: she was not pleased or proud to be able to read the alethiometer – she was afraid. Whatever power was making that needle swing and stop, it knew things like an intelligent being. (9.62)
Lyra's power is being able to read the alethiometer. Notice her reaction to her power: she frightened of it. This shows she's quite different than her power-hungry parents. Phew!
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With every second that went past, with every sentence she spoke, she felt a little strength flowing back. And now that she was doing something difficult and familiar and never quite predictable, namely lying, she felt a sort of mastery again, the same sense of complexity and control that the alethiometer gave her. She had to be careful not to say anything obviously impossible; she had to be vague in some places and invent plausible details in others; she had to be an artist, in short. (17.16)
Lyra finds power in telling stories. When she realizes she can influence people with her inventions she uses this skill to her advantage.


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