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Editor's Note
Our review of Malice in Wonderland (1985), published December 12th, 2011, is also available.
The Charge
DJ Felix Chester: "Circles. Circles. We all move in circles."
The Case
Malice in Wonderland is a pretty common title including several films and even a Snoop Dogg CD. Seems quite a few people have come up with this subtle play on the children's story name by adding one letter. This retelling of Alice in Wonderland brings the tale up to date with an American law student (Maggie Grace, Lost) running through London's colorful criminal underground. She's all set to meet junkies, whores, and mobsters while being led by a cab driver with a lucky white rabbit's foot named Whitey (Danny Dyer, Dead Man Running). The twist here is that Alice is a poor little rich girl who can't quite remember who she is—thanks to being hit by Whitey's black cab at the start of the film. She takes pills from strangers, and whoosh she's in Wonderland, where everybody is heading to a party for a mobster just getting out of jail. Meanwhile her rich daddy, believing she has been kidnapped (like Grace was in Taken), has put out a ten million dollar reward for her safe return. Director Simon Fellows is known for low budget action films starring the likes of Jean Claude Van Damme and Wesley Snipes after their prime, so this modern twist turns the Carroll literary classic into an action oriented crime drama. It works, in a strange way, and oddly enough feels more faithful to the book than it ever should have.
The acting is pretty good with two strong leads that take us through the journey. Maggie Grace replaced The O.C. star Mischa Barton during preproduction, and she makes for a solid and stable Alice. She's curious, but not too lost—even with the amnesia. You never feel like she's merely a damsel in distress, but someone savvy enough to eventually figure out what this Wonderland means. Danny Dyer does his cockney criminal routine well, and he creates good chemistry with Grace. Together they hold the narrative together and make the journey good goofy fun. It reminds me a bit of Martin Scorsese's After Hours melded with the Alice in Wonderland tale we all know, because it has that sense of a city at night being a playground. The only downside to the film is that a city at night feels a little empty and not quite frenetic enough to be a Wonderland that we're used to. It sometimes feels too flat, but the colorful characters often make up for it.
Alice updates have been all the rage ever since Tim Burton decided to release his trippy 2010 version in theaters, and this one makes it straight to DVD just in time to cash in on the craze. The widescreen transfer is good with solid colors and excellent black levels, a crucial aspect since Wonderland is basically London at night lit only by neon. Strangely the picture does not appear to be anamorphically enhanced which might be because director Simon Fellows shot in a wider ratio than most independent films. The five channel surround mix concentrates on the dialogue nicely, and cranks in alternative music in-between the Lewis Carroll inspired chatter. Extras boil down to a ten minute "making of" feature which is only informative thanks to a sit-down with Grace. There is also a photo gallery.
I liked this version of an oft-told tale, and mainly because I am a fan of city life and the shady side of London. It's a nice twist, and I loved seeing Maggie Grace create a more headstrong Alice than we're used to. The DVD has a good transfer and a decent extra in the "making of" featurette. I wish we had more to clarify the vision and separate Malice in Wonderland from the Snoop Dogg CD. But something tells me he might approve, since they went all "gansta" with it.
The Verdict
Guilty of taking a children's classic and putting it through a Guy Ritchie filter.
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White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Nick Toon looked no worse for the wear a few hours after ending morning practice with a jarring hit to his shoulder.
Toon slammed hard to the ground, briefly left the field and came back a few minutes later. His agent, Ralph Cindrich, tweeted that everything was fine.
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What is a ori? When are you able to get an ori ?
Re: ori ?Mon, March 21, 2011 - 7:12 PMI've heard ori literally means head,,,however it goes deeper it seems
here's a link with info yorubaonline.com/ori2.htm#
Re: ori ?Mon, March 21, 2011 - 9:53 PMYes, "ori" does literally mean "head". Within the framework of the religion of Ifa and its derivatives, the head is believed to be the seat of the soul, so "ori" also has connotations of "soul" (although the Yoruba word for soul is "emi"). Since the soul resides in the head, the head itself is considered sacred and subject to ceremonies intended to protect and strengthen it and the soul within.
Re: ori ?Tue, March 22, 2011 - 5:51 AMHi Moon - Ori is something you already have. Everyone is born with Ori. Some say that Ori is an Orisa. Others say its that gut feeling that tells you when somethings not right.
There is an old post (below) on the babalawo tribe that touches on the concept of Ori.
Jay -
Re: ori ?Tue, March 22, 2011 - 10:09 AMThe "ori" in the Orisha is the same as the "SE" in vodun. It is a spirit...represented by the dove or white pigeon. The Se is our soul and constitutes our destiny. A divine part of our being it sets behind the eyes and in ALL vodun priests/priestesses our heads are always covered to protect the SE. You will see the same covering in the Jews. We are all born with SE. If the Se is damaged or manages to leave the body because of BAD ceremonies (which often happens when employing incompetent priests/priestesses) the body will eventually expire in time...
Re: ori ?Sun, April 3, 2011 - 6:01 AMPeace Wedosi,
It's interesting to learn about the similarities between different traditional African religions. One important thing to note, however, is that in the Orisha tradition (all variants), Ori NEVER abandons a person due to "bad" ceremonies...although things can be thrown out of whack due to a bad ceremony.
Re: ori ?Mon, April 4, 2011 - 3:34 PM"Ori NEVER abandons a person due to "bad" ceremonies.."
That is not true my dear. We encounter this problem much. Improper ceremonies can inadvertenly push a ori/se out of the body. We had one young man who came to us after 5 years in Nigeria. He had many issues in his life. It was discovered that his ori/se was trapped in a tree in Nigeria. My husband traveled there and spent 5 days in the jungle to take his ori from the tree. He had to bring it back to the temple, bathe and feed it BEFORE we could complete his divination. Another young woman is walking around, today, without her ori/se because she refused to do the ceremonies. We are PRACTIONERS of Vodun not theorists. I only speak of what I know not of what I THINK!
These types of spiritual problems abound because of incompetent folk. That is WHY I am such an avid crusader of proper training. I see the mess left by these folk!
Re: ori ?Tue, April 5, 2011 - 4:49 PMLike I said, in Orisha tradition...not Vodoun...what a wonderful thing that your husband was able to rescue the Ori from a tree. :-/
Re: ori ?Tue, April 5, 2011 - 5:09 PMLMAO!
Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 2:07 AMidowu...Since you do.. not know....vodun and orisha is the SAME! It is about spirits (that which is SACRED); and, in Africa (the source) it is ALL the same! Most diasporans simply do not understand this! And, in Africa, most if not ALL priests are trained to do this! The fact that folks, in the diaspora, are not aware that one's ori can be pushed out or can be rescued speaks for itself... Few of you have the knowledge or understand anything about spirits! An African Priest is a totally different animal than a diasporan priest or priestess.
Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 3:20 AMOn this matter I defer to Odu and Yoruba mythology - which clearly state that Ori is the only Orisha that will never abandon a person. Africa is not today, nor has ever been homogenous in religious/spiritual thought. Less time spent knowing it all leaves more time to master one.
Moon, if you ever sit for a reading in the Yoruba tradition and the priest says your Ori is gone...seek advice elsewhere.
Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 7:53 AMidowu...My dear...look at what you have said....mythology. I live in Africa. My voduns transverse several African continents...Nigeria (Ogboni)...Benin (Agassou)...Togo &Ghana (Ashanti/Mami Watas/Chamba)...South Africa (Age with accent over the e). My husband and I have the largest Mami temple (in numbers), on the west Coast of Africa, with 580 plus vodunsi strong. I lived in African temples for over 8 years before I ever stepped foot back in the United States. I trained and was initiated by the Supreme Chef Du Vodun himself Dagbo Hounon Houna BEFORE his death and numerous other priests. Initiations in Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana. My husband....Chef Supreme du Vodun Mami Wata travels the entire west coast of Africa and South Africa doing vodun. And, you want to school me on what?That nonsense you have learned from an anthropologist book is nonsense...written by folk from the outside looking in who has no real understanding of the culture.
Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 8:17 AMHi, All!
This dialog regarding wayward Ori reminds me of the Siberian shamanic practice of "soul-retrieval". The belief is that the soul can become "fractured" as a result of spiritual, emotional, or even physical trauma, leaving a person to feel "disconnected", "incomplete", "disoriented". The role of the Shaman is to then enter into the Spirit World to retrieve and re-integrate these pieces of a person's soul.
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Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 8:44 AMInteresting..I actually read a book that spoke of that Elaine..It was a fictional book but was about exactly what you wrote.
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Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 12:49 PMYou are correct Elaine. Many things can happen to the ori/se/soul. Seasoned practitioners are aware of these things while others can only guess. The shaman or in this case the African priest or priestess must perform the same task. But it is very intricate work. One must be seasoned, skilled and have an intimate relationship with the spirits to be able to do such.
Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 11:45 AMWedosi, do we know each other? I don't proclaim to know Vodoun, Mami Wata or Se. I do, however, know my tradition and none of that is anthropological. Yoruba tradition, Odu, Itan, Pataki, mythology or whatever we call it teaches us some very specific things about Ori. Ori abandoning someone falls outside of Yoruba belief. I made a mistake in addressing you in my first post; I should have written directly to Moon.
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Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 12:55 PMidowu says " I should have written directly to Moon. "
I agree, my dear, because when you discuss, with me, it is often wise to know exactly what you are talking about or at least sit quietly and try to learn. Take care...
Re: ori ?Fri, August 12, 2011 - 3:45 AMYou are right the ori is the only orisa dat dosnt desert a pẹran.
Re: ori ?Sat, April 2, 2011 - 8:04 AMHI...my understanding (i received Ori a while ago) is Ori means Head (the Physical)..Ori inu is the inner head or personality (but much deeper...a spark /part of Olorun..or Olodumare if you wish to use that terminology). Iponri is the double of Ori inu in heaven..a very high divine part ....not connected to our animalistic or human nature. Ori is also your destiny for this embodiment ...it is at once your divine spark but also the plan for this lifetime(it is at once your soul if i can say that...and a being which represents your destiny)....which you must follow to obtain spiritual and also materialistic satisfaction.
Without having received the ori though ceremony...you of course already have it anyways..you have an inner spark of divinity (soul)..you have a destiny...and you have divine aspect untouched/undefiled by earth..etc.
The ceremony is at a river...in my lineage and also at all or most lineages i assume.
See a good babalawo in your area to see if you need to receive it. fyi..when you receive it you will not have to put sacrificial materials for head cleaning on your head ..you can just present it to your physical ori..(what you will receive) ...
Good Luck..Ire.
Re: ori ?Sun, April 3, 2011 - 6:14 AMIt's always interesting to see how things evolve. About 10 years ago, if someone asked a question about "receiving" Ori, they were laughed at, told it was an "invento," that there was no such ceremony, that the priest saying they could perform such ceremony was a charlatan. Now, everyone and their mama has received some variation of a ceremony to consecrate Ori.
First things first, we are all BORN with Ori. You don't "get" or "receive" it. What you receive is a consecrated object that is generally referred to as either Igba or Ile Ori. The only Orisha tradition that maintained a ceremony to consecrate the igba in the diaspora is Candomble. That doesn't mean other traditions don't praise and take care of the head; obviously they do through rogaciones, songs, oriki, etc. Even Nigerian babalawos are VERY picky about performing this ceremony (tradtionally, anyway...it seems these days the final word is left to Baba Dollar Bill) because it used to be reserved for royalty and awos.
My advice...don't focus on being a pot collector. Establish a relationship with your Ori by simply taking time to meditate and become more in tune with yourself.
Good luck!
Re: ori ?Sun, April 3, 2011 - 8:28 AMGreat reply, Idowu!
Now I have a general academic question to whomever wishes to respond... Isn't it the purpose of Osun to watch over, guide and protect our Ori? If so (and providing that a person is acknowledging and keeping his head-ori cleansed and strong), what would be the point of anyone "receiving ori" (in the form of a consecrated object), be he prince, prophet, or pauper?
I understand (and I use the word "understand" lightly) how an orisha can "be born" from one's godparent's orisha; is something similiar done to link one's head-ori with an object? If so, what would happen if someone else got a hold of that object -- wouldn't the person be at terrible risk?
Re: ori ?Sun, April 3, 2011 - 5:53 PMElaine,
I'm glad you brought up Osun! It seems like many Santeros have forgotten the role Osun plays when Igba Ori became commercialized in the US via Candomble. From what I understand, Lukumi is the only diasporic tradition that consecrates Osun in this way - as warriors are distinctively Cuban in conceptual origin. With rogaciones and Osun, it's very unclear to me why a Santero would need to consecrate an Igba when Lukumi has ceremonies that take care of the head - and have served very well for a couple hundred years.
Your other question about "birthing Orisha," with regard to Igba Ori would be inappropriate, IMO, to get into here. Suffice it to say you're looking at the Lukumi way of performing a ceremony that isn't Lukumi.
Re: ori ?Sun, April 3, 2011 - 6:43 PMHi, Dofona!
Thank you for addressing my question! As for the second part, don't worry about the details since, based upon your reply, the ceremony is NOT similiar to other orisha-related ceremonies, and thus, I don't need to know! <big grin>
Re: ori ?Mon, April 4, 2011 - 2:58 PMMotumba everyone,
I'm from Candomble, Iyawo of Osala (Obatala). My nation is Efon, descending via Ase Pantanal and Waldomiro Xango.
Moon, Dofona is right - there is a tendency for people to look at a Lukumi way of performing ceremonies that aren't Lukumi at all. This is not just related to Ori but to other orishas that were brought into Lukumi from Candomble also. We do things very different....
Even in Candomble, where the Ori (Bori) ceremony originated that some Lukumi lineages perform, Ori is not always settled. Some nations do, some don't. Even the nations who settle Ori don't really settle Ori - that's because we are all born with a head already! What is settled in many father's Ile Ase is a real mystery that should not be discussed openly, but its not called Ori. My own Igba Ori (and in all honesty, we don't even call it that in my nation and Ile Ase) contains different elements to what the Lukumi Ori contains - and yes, I have had a chance to discover what is given as Ori in Lukumi and its a bit puzzling! Lets keep in mind that B'Ori is a very moving and beautiful ceremony - and it was not commercialized in the US via Candomble but via Lukumi.
I have done extensive research on Ori settlements and the concepts in Brazil and Nigeria are related, but with Lukumi it becomes something very different. I know some old Lukumi priests who have told me that in Cuba Ori was "given" similar to the way it is done in Nigeria and Candomble, but this ceremony has really died out a very long time ago - or it is kept very secret and hidden.
Someone in the US mentioned to me that the purpose of receiving Ori or doing the B'Ori ceremony is "to awaken Ori" but I believe this to be a misconception, because our Ori doesn't sleep....
I hope this is helpful
Iyawo Osala
Re: ori ?Wed, April 6, 2011 - 3:28 AMMotumbaxe, Motumba Iyawo Osala!
I'm curious to know what your Ile calls an Igba Ori. I did my first Bori with an Iya from Efon and she called it Igba Ori. She also consecrated an Igba for several Lukumis. If I'm not mistaken, she is a descendant of Pai Bahiano as well.
Are you American or Brazilian? Living where? It's great to know another Iyawo de nação!
Re: ori ?Mon, August 15, 2011 - 10:38 AMAboru Aboye Abosise
Ori is the "Head". Ori is an Orisa, and a very powerful and important one.
Odu Ifa Ogunda Meji teaches us: Ko s'orisa ti i da ni i gbe lehin ori eni -- no Orisa help an individual without the consent of his or her Ori.
Also in Odu Ifa Ogunda Meji, IFA teaches us that Ori is the only Orisa that can be with us and accompany us through all of life's journeys.
Odu Ifa Irete Ofun teaches us:
Ko si Orisa to to nii gbe
Leyin Ori eni
Ori gbona j'Orisa
No other Orisa can give support
Outside of one's Ori
Ori is higher then all Orisa.
We are born with Ori, but we also can (and should) receive the physical shrine for Ori. Receiving Ori is a very powerful ceremony. I received Ori in Nigeria. It was profound. I feel that receiving Ori helps align one with their inner self (Ori Inu) and with their higher self (Iponri).
Here is a very good video on concepts surrounding Ori: www.youtube.com/watch
Also here is a very good article on Ori worship: www.rootsandrooted.org/
IFA also says about Ori:
Orunmila lo dohun a-dun-hun-un
Emi naa lo dohun a-dun-hun-un
Orunmila ni begbe eni ba n lowo
Ba a ba a ti i ni in
Ifa ni ka ma dun huun-huun-huun
Ori elomii mo
Ori eni ni ka maa dun huun
Orunmila ni begbe eni ba n n'ire gbogbo
Ba a ba a ti I ni in
Ori eni ni ka maa dun hun-un
Orii mi gbami
Mo dun huun aje mo o
Orii mi gbami
Mo du huun ire gbogbo mo o
Ori apere
eni Ori ba gbebo re
ko yo sese
Orunmila said complaint, complaint, complaint…
I said it is all complaint
Orunmila said if ones colleagues are rich
If we are not yet rich
Ifa said we should not complain
To another person's Ori
We should complain to our own Ori
Orunmila said if one's colleagues are getting
all the good things of life
If we have not got...
We should complain only to our Ori
My Ori, deliver me
I complain of money to you
My Ori deliver me
I complain of all the good things of life to you
Ori nicknamed apere. Nicknamed A-sakara-moleke
Whoever's offering is accepted by their Ori
Should really rejoice.
Hope this helps and check out that video and the linked article. If anyone would like to further discuss Ori, feel free to contact me via email -- email@example.com
Ire O
Fagbemijo Amosun Fakayode
Re: ori ?Thu, August 25, 2011 - 4:52 PMOri is your heavenly identity; it symbolizes your fullest potential. You select your Ori prior to birth when you are conceived. Olodumare seals the Ori you've chosen for each life.
You don't "get" an Ori; without Ori you would have no consciousness, no personality.
Ori is central to Yoruba, Lukumi, and Candomble theologies. The Cuban "rogacion" descends from the larger ceremony that the Candombles have maintained known as B'Ori (ebo ori). The Brazilian Yoruba also consecrate an igba to each person's Ori, but this is not the same as seating an Orisha.
Some Lukumi lineages have reclaimed the B'Ori ceremonies from Candomble (my own being one of them), and having gone through the B'Ori ceremonies myself, I can say that it grounds you in such inexplicable ways, but is essential to undergo if you plan on being a serious Orisha devotee; either ab'orisha or olorisha alike. But allow me to reiterate...you do not NEED to consecrate an igba Ori in order to placate and make offerings to your Ori...you have a head on your shoulders for that! :)
The relationship between Ori and Orisha is very complex and "deep" - and unlike Orisha, every person only has one, unique Ori.
I hope this was helpful.
Jim / Ogun Funmito
Re: ori ?Thu, August 25, 2011 - 8:26 PMAlaafia Ogun Funmike,
I'm glad you chimed in. Just to clarify, not all Candomble Nago lineages/nations seat an igba during the Bori...and not all Boris include an igba, even in lineages that do seat them.
Re: ori ?Thu, August 25, 2011 - 8:27 PMSorry! Ogun Funmito.
Re: ori ?Thu, August 25, 2011 - 10:30 PMThank you for the clarification! :) I'm still learning about Candomble from a friend in the Ketu tradition, I'm amazed on a daily basis how beautiful both systems are when compared.
I hope I did not accidentally offend you, or indeed anyone, with my post. I meant everything from a progressive perspective. :)
Agbe mi!
Jim / Ogun Funmito
Re: ori ?Fri, August 26, 2011 - 3:36 AMKi Osun a gbe o. Alaafia,
No offense taken at all. I remember you from a while back online, and it's nice to see people around who have experience with traditions that goes beyond the theoretical. How nice to have a Ketu friend...there are quite a few of them out there in the bay, so I hear ;-) maybe one day you'll get to make it to Brazil if you haven't yet already.
Re: ori ?Fri, August 26, 2011 - 9:08 AMThanks again Dofona!!
I actually haven't been to Brazil yet, but I definitely want to visit before my time on Earth is up. :) Espeically to Bahia...hopefully one day soon!
Much respect,
Jim / Ogun Funmito
Re: ori ?Sun, September 11, 2011 - 11:33 AMI would also like to know more about the difference in Ori as the 'head" used to describe one's path in Orisha worship and/or Ifa. And, actually being told that you have Ori as an Orisha. All comments are welcome...
Re: ori ?Mon, September 12, 2011 - 3:41 PMOri is Ori regardless of whether the diviner is a Babalawo (Ifa) or Babalorisa (Orisha). If someone tries to convince you that Ori is your Orisa in the same way Osun, Sango, Osoosi, etc would be....please run for the hills.
Re: ori ?Mon, September 12, 2011 - 8:56 PMOri is above orisha. the orishas them selves had ori that they had to answer to. orisha roughly translate to push or guide Ori. and the moment your ori leaves you, you in your physical form have nothing to worry about anymore because you have died and gone to heaven. oyekun meyi is one of the signs that talks about the connect to the human body and ori and how they will be together from begining (birth) to end (death) on earth but ori will continue to live in Olorun (heaven). the orisha are meant to help guide our ori on earth. but the word of ori is above orisha. some people say the chain of command is Olodumare odu Ori orisha and egun. somepeople say that its olodumare odu ori egun and orisha
Re: ori ?Wed, October 26, 2011 - 12:00 AMMotumba Jim and all,
I don't come online to read a lot of posts and I'm usually slow in replying - my Obatala is very old and slow and I'm no different in many ways...lol
One of my friends in Lukumi asked me about Igba Ori the other day, and I find it difficult to articulate what Ori actually means and what it is for us in Candomble. Many years ago I was able to see an Igba Ori prepared by one of the Lukumi lineages and I've also shows a picture of a Lukumi Igba Ori to people in Brazil (a pic from the late Afolabi's website, Mystic Curio). Everybody, and I mean really everybody in Brazil asked me "What its this supposed to be?" when looking at the photo mysticcurio.tripod.com/images/ori.jpg
I don't know what happened when Lukumi "reclaimed" Igba Ori, and sometimes I wonder if this is just to add another pot to the collection. Please forgive my sarcasm, but I have been around Lukumi for many years and one of the reasons why I initiated in Candomble is because the level of spirituality in Candomble compared to Lukumi is quite different. We don't focus on pots, we focus on Orisha. There is no "you need 65 stones and 23 antlers and 57 spears and 87 bangles plus 44 machetes and if thats not inside your orisha tureen then better throw it out cause its wrong..."
Having been able and fortunate enough to talk to Lukumi who have participated in a B'Ori in Brazil and then re-created a B'Ori ceremony in their rama "Lukumi style", and having been able to find out what goes inside the Lukumi Igba Ori of that particular rama, it seams that there is again a list of "one size fits all and if you don't have those pits and pieces inside your Igba Ori then its just wrong and false and fake and you better throw it out and have another one made by me...for double the price of course". I've even seen a post on tribe from 2005 where someone talks about a "legitimate Lukumi B'Ori ceremony". To me, thats like talking about a skying holiday in Egypt!
In Candomble, we don't ask people to give us Igba Ori, we ask to "take b'ori". Again, the focus is on celebrating and honouring our destiny, not receiving a pot. My nation is Efon and we give Igba Ori. I have friends in Ketu who do not give or receive Igba Ori for various reasons. Also, we keep out Igba Ori in the Ile Ashe, in the temple under lock and key to be watched over by our mother or father.
B'Ori is not something you do to get a pot that can go on a shelve. Igba Ori is not maintained by putting some food on now and then. The B'Ori ceremony is redone regularly or when needed, no matter if a person has Orisha made or not.
Yoruba spirituality tells us that we do not select our own Ori. It is given to us and then it is our choice to live in harmony with what we received. It is up to us to seal the blessing or to smooth the osogbo by making ego in heaven before we come to earth. If we neglect making ego in heaven, we still have a chance to make ebo on earth. It is Obatala Ajala who "prepares" the Ori for us, he assembles the pieces so to speak. After we receive ori from Ajala, we are advised to see Orunmila in heaven for divination before embarking on our journey to earth. This is when we are told what ebo to make.
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm very passionate about Candomble, Its very diverse, deep and secretive. But there is just as much issues with it as there is in other religions. Ori is a mystery of Orisha and B'Ori is a ceremony of Candomble. I'm somewhat annoyed about the "legitimate Lukumi B'Ori" I have seen from some Santeria people, because it is a slap in the face of Candomble to say "We are Lukumi, our B'Ori is legitimate, we do it different then Candomble because we need to show those Candomble people how its really done because they lost some of the mysteries"...no joke, this is really what was told to me by some Lukumi people from Miami!
Re: ori ?Wed, October 26, 2011 - 9:18 AMNo need to apologize for rambling, it was a great post. :)
I also appreciate your candor in addressing the current "Lukumi B'Ori" as I'm directly related to one of the "reclaimers" of it. Needless to say, it's a very hot topic and one that the larger Orisha communities are not happy about. It's one of the many reasons I stay away from religious politics.
I completely understand your points of view. I belong to an Umbanda terreiro, and even though it's not the same as Candomble, it's added a much larger perspective to not only how I view and work with spirits/Iwin, but also how I relate to my Orishas.
I agree there is a lot of "reform" that should occur in Lukumi to keep it more in tune with Orisha and not with making money off of people. It also doesn't help when you consider the Cuban hegemonic attitude that theirs is the ONLY way to make and seat Orisha (as if!).
But just so you're aware (I'm assuming this is Maria since you didn't sign off your email)...not all Lukumis are happy with the rama that "reclaimed" the Igba Ori. The fact that the theology behind why one would seat an Igba (I learned in Ketu nation you never have an Igba Ori until you've completed at least your seventh year obligations...and like your nation, the Igba lives at the terreiro) has been ignored and just trying to "assimilate" it into the Lukumi dogma and cosmology is rather offensive. But c'est la vie...they were doing this kind of stuff in Africa long before any Oloshas hit American or Carribean soil. Doesn't mean it should continue, but just saying, this is just one thing in a larger host of issues that Lukumi faces as it continues to grow into a global religion.
Thanks again for sharing your nation's viewpoints. I love how each Nation in Candomble is shown equal respect (at least by those Candomble Oloshas I've met).
My pai from the Umbanda terreiro says the only thing the Lukumis "lost" - in regards to Ori and the B'ori turned to Rogacion - are the chants and songs specific to Ori. It also is no surprise that this one concept of the religion is so misunderstood by Lukumis - but like you said, if it's not one size fits all, or isn't a means to make cash off a godchild, it's not "real!" LOL
Take care,
Jim / Ogun Funmito
Re: ori ?Thu, October 27, 2011 - 12:20 AMGood Morning Jim,
Thanks for the very kind response. There is a very interesting book out, called The Devil and the Land of the Holy Cross: Witchcraft, Slavery, and Popular Religion in Colonial Brazil, written by Laura de Mello e Souza. Besides talking about the early European influences on Brazilian culture, the book also takes a look at the differences between Portuguese and Spanish colonialism. Its a really interesting read, especially if you compare Candomble (grown on colonial Portuguese soul) and Santeria (grown on Spanish colonial soul). There are real differences in the way these two colonial powers treated gender, sexuality, power and religion and these differences are very much reflected in Candomble and Santeria. It also talks about the large size of Brazil. This obviously has an influence in the mentality of people (the vastness of Brazil vs Cuban Island mentality). Understanding culture always helps in understanding religion...
I personally appreciate Umbanda very much. When I was in Miami some years ago a friend took me along to a Palo cahon and I was very surprised about the similarities with some of the Umbanda practices I've seen. But again, there are hundreds of thousands of Umbanda houses in Brazil and the neighbouring countries and each house has its own flavour and practice. What they all have in common tho is love for the spirits. The biggest difference I have seen between Umbanda and Palo is that Palo dominates the spirits whereas Umbanda asks the spirits for cooperation. I would personally encourage everyone to get involved with Umbanda if they have a chance because it teaches spirituality. Unfortunately there is a lot of mixing going on, where a lot of Candomble initiates who have not been able to make godchildren in Candomble or just simply can't be bothered to study and learn just open an Umbanda house. There are some very interesting Umbanda creations in Brazil these days...
And no, this is not Maria Pimpa, but someone else from the Efon nation :-)
Iyawo Oshalufon.
Re: ori ?Thu, October 27, 2011 - 4:02 PMOkuo iyawo!
Thank you very much for the book recommendation, I will definitely pick up a copy for my library.
I agree with you about how Umbanda and Palo are very similar. My Pai teaches about the various "spectrums" of practice and philosophy in Umbanda. His particular terreiro is of the Kongo-derived Umbanda houses; we work with the seven main lines of spirits and focus especially in our terreiro on the three roots of umbanda.
I will be attending my first gira next weekend. I had my head washed three weeks ago and was initiated/welcomed into the terreiro. I am really looking forward to learning how to finally work with spirits. :)
Sorry about assuming you were Maria, I didn't mean to be rude! hehe
Take care and thanks again for the book recommendation!
Re: ori ?Sat, October 29, 2011 - 2:48 PMAwure Babaci, Alaafia Jim,
Just wanted to chime in with a bit of caution. Within the Orisa branches of candomble, there are several sub-branches. Can we be very specific when discussing things so as not to mis-speak? I find that there's so much misinformation about candomble in the US and online, and lots of confusion about what is and what isn't. I think being very specific can help cut down on that confusion.
Efon, as a nation, doesn't have any sub-lineages as far as I understand (Babaci, correct me if I'm wrong. I know there are Efon houses that incorporate the role of a babalawo now; would you say this is a type of sub-lineage? )...so it's easier to generalize what does and doesn't happen - or what is and what isn't acceptable in Efon. Ketu, however, is much more diverse than Efon...having 3 lineages within the nation. So, while it may be true that some Ketu lineages don't seat an igba ori or only seat it after the 7 year obligation, this isn't true for ALL Ketu lineages (or houses within the lineage, for that matter!). In a case like this where practices can vary widely, I think it's helpful to say, for example, Iya Nasso doesn't seat...instead of Ketu doesn't. With the growth of candomble in the US, an abiyan could think they are experiencing something "off" if they are in a Ketu house that seats an igba because of something they read.
Re: ori ?Sat, October 29, 2011 - 4:03 PMDofona,
Apologies for my spelling! I'm using a Mac and it doesn't like Yoruba terminology or names! But yes, you are absolutely right in what you're saying! But even in what people would call "sub lineages" there are differences in practice. I have friends from Opo Afonja, Casa Branca, Ase Osumare and from Candomble Angola who don't seat Igba Ori. On the other hand I have friends from the sale "lineages" who do. This has to do with people starting out in one lineage and then moving to another lineage or even nation - for example after a father or mother passes and the godchildren have to find another elder to take care of their Ori.
B'Ori is never the firs step a person should take. There are readings, ebos etc that always come before. A B'Ori is like a commitment and nobody should commit to anything if a Babalorisha or Iyalorisha haven't proven that they are knowledgeable and that a person's life actually improves from the work they have done by the priest or priestess. I'm weary of people why try to sell big ceremonies to people without offering other remedies for problems. Of course there are situations where a person would have to do a B'Or and not just an ebo, but none the less only with a person who can show knowledge and bring positive change into the consultant's life over some time.
As to Babalawos and Brazil, please don't get me started....lol! Some years ago I met an Umbanda priest who talked about his Babalawo in Brazil. It took me a while to work out that the person was actually talking about his Pai de Santo who likes to be called Babalawo...to impress people with the big title and supposed knowledge. Babalawos in Brazil are still a very touchy topic and a lot of people like to use the terms Babalorisha and Balalawo interchangeably...its something that I find very irritating. I had many arguments in the past with people in Brazil about this but Ifa in Brazil is the new big thing - its been for a couple of years and most of it its actually really hideous!
Iyawo Osalufon
Re: ori ?Tue, November 1, 2011 - 10:20 AMThanks for the clarifications Dofona! I'm still learning about Candomble and Umbanda, so I do apologize if I've made any erroneous assumptions. :)


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With the May 8-10 draft a little more than a week away, below is an unofficial guide to players who the Saints have either hosted for visits or worked out and who could be taken either in the third day (rounds four to seven) of the event or in the undrafted free agency period shortly thereafter.
On Tuesday, The Advocate's Black and Gold Blog published a similar guide for first- and second-day draft prospects.
The Saints have been unsurprisingly tight-lipped about which prospects they covet and at what portions of the draft they believe they can get them. But this gives the public a slight hint about which players the Saints might think stand out from the rest.
More pre-draft coverage — including requisite mock drafts from The Advocate's writers — will follow in the coming days.
+Name, Pos., School (Projected round) (* = confirmed by The Advocate or player himself on social media or in interview; ** = media report)
+Robert Herron, WR, Wyoming (3-4)**
-The 5-foot-9, 193-pound Herron is speedy, having clocked 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash at Indianapolis. He had 72 catches for 932 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games his final year at Wyoming, showing impressive straight-line speed as well as vision to set up blocks, CBSSports.com wrote in their draft prospect profile of him.
He also displayed toughness while taking big hits attacking the middle of the field and catching bubble screens; but, like any NFL hopeful, he isn't without his perceived flaws.
CBS Sports said Herron's height was not ideal for an outside receiver. The site questioned the level of competition he faced throughout most of his career; his ability to run routes since most of his big plays were reportedly made on verticals, drags across the middle and quick screens; and his track record on special teams, because he only returned three kickoffs for 39 yards and did not field any punts.
+Bryan Stork, C, Florida State (5-7)**
-The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Stork was Florida State's starting center in 2012 and 2013. He helped the Seminoles win the BCS championship last year, and in the process he earned the Rimington Trophy as the best player at his position in the nation.
NFL.com's draft profile of Stork criticized the player for having short arms and stiff hips, and it said he greatly benefitted from playing next to two talented guards. For the record, that's exactly what he'd have in New Orleans if he ended up here — Saints guards Ben Grubbs and Jahri Evans have both been to multiple Pro Bowls.
+Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma (5-7)*
-The 5-foot-11, 177-pound Colvin was initially tabbed to be taken in the first three rounds of the draft after recording 55 tackles (44 solo), three pass breakups, one interception, five takedowns behind the line of scrimmage and one quarterback sack in 11 games and 10 starts in 2013. But then he tore an anterior cruciate ligament during a Senior Bowl practice in January in Mobile, Ala., and was recast as a mid- to late-rounder.
At the scouting combine in February, he reportedly said he had been told he could be ready in time for preseason training camps.
+Kevin Pamphile, tackle, Purdue (6)**
The 6-foot-4 1/2, 311-pound Pamphile was Purdue's starting left for his senior campaign in 2013. A former basketballer who played only one year of prep football, Pamphile sat out his first year at Purdue before becoming a defensive lineman in 2010.
He missed most of that year hurt and switched to offensive tackle in 2011, appearing in four games as a backup. Despite his minimal experience, Pamphile started nine games at left tackle in 2012 and manned the position again as a redshirt senior in 2013; Purdue was 6-7 and 1-11 in those seasons, respectively.
Pamphile commanded the attention of NFL personnel with campus pro day workout numbers mirroring those of combine standouts at his position: 4.92 and 4.94 seconds in the 40-yard dash; a 32-inch vertical leap; a 9-foot broad jump; and 25 reps on the 225-pound bench press, according to the National Football Post's Aaron Wilson. He also reportedly displayed his basketball-rooted athleticism and fluidity in drills.
+Nate Askew, LB, Texas A&M (6-7)*
-The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Askew played two seasons at wide receiver for the Aggies before switching to linebacker last year. He had 33 total tackles (22 solo) and was second on his team with two interceptions in 12 regular-season games as a senior. He added a third interception and five tackles (three solo) in a Chick-fil-A Bowl victory over Duke to help Texas A&M reach a 9-4 record.
He returned one of those picks for a TD and drew sixth- to seventh-round projections from NFL.com. He's quick, having been timed at 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash at a workout, according to CBS Sports.
He posted 18 reps in the 225-pound bench press and had a broad jump of 10 feet, 6 inches.
+Josh Walker, offensive lineman, Middle Tennessee State (7th or undrafted)**
The 6-foot-5, 323-pound Walker earned All-Conference USA honors and has been praised for his durability, having never missed a game. He reportedly had a good positional workout at his school's pro day to improve his draft stock.
+Chase Dixon, TE, Central Arkansas (undrafted)*
-The 6-foot-4, 238-pound Dixon played 32 games for Central Arkansas from 2010 to 2013, catching 33 passes for 379 yards and 10 touchdowns for his career at a school that competes in the Southland Conference of the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA).
He hauled in 22 of those grabs, 262 of those yards and six of those TDs last season. But he broke his leg in October and played in only six games for the campaign. He had scored once in each outing, causing at least one local paper to speculate that he was en-route to an All-America selection.
Dixon earned second-team, all-conference honors at the end of the year.
+Timothy Flanders, RB, Sam Houston State (undrafted)**
-Dimunitive at 5-foot-9 and 207 pounds, Flanders is the all-time leading rusher in the history of the Southland Conference, which is in the FCS. The former All-American had 5,664 ground yards and 66 touchdowns from 2010 to 2013 after transferring to Sam Houston State from Kansas State, where he red-shirted his freshman year.
At the combine, Flanders said he met with New Orleans running backs coach Dan Roushar and grew up in Oklahoma as a Saints fan.
+Demetri Goodson, CB, Baylor (undrafted)*
A former basketball player at Gonzaga before transferring, the 5-foot-11, 194-pound Goodson had 13 pass breakups and three interceptions in 11 games and 10 starts in 2013. He led his team in interceptions and picked off a pass from Central Florida's Blake Bortles (a first-round draft prospect this year) in Baylor's Tostitos Fiesta Bowl defeat in January.
Goodson, whose brother Mike is a Jets running back, missed the first two games of last year with a right arm bone bruise. The previous year, he fractured his right forearm in two spots and missed the 2012 season, creating questions about his durability, NFL.com's draft profile of him says.
—Tulane's pro day was at the Saints' indoor training facility in Metairie. Tulane's draft-eligible prospects include wide receiver Ryan Grant (fifth-round grades) and kicker Cairo Santos (who could be available in the seventh round or in undrafted free agency). The Green Wave's head coach is Curtis Johnson, a former assistant to Saints coach Sean Payton.
–The Saints went to LSU's pro day in full force. Among the mid- to late-round prospects LSU has to offer are defensive tackle Anthony "Freak" Johnson, defensive tackle Ego Ferguson, safety Craig Loston, running back Alfred Blue, fullback J.C. Copeland and guard Trai Turner.
–At Louisiana Tech's pro day, Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt and defensive line coach Bill Johnson got a close look at defensive end IK Enemkpali (6-foot-1, 261 pounds), who pundits think will be available in undrafted free agency.
–Among the players invited to the Saints' workout for local draft-eligible prospects was Wofford linebacker Alvin Scioneaux. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound East St. John alum earned all-conference honors throughout his career at Wofford College (FCS), mostly attacking off the edge. Tulane cornerbacks Jordan Sullen and Derrick Strozier got invites, too.
–The Saints privately worked out Clemson offensive lineman Brandon Thomas, who tore an anterior cruciate ligament in the process. It was believed he'd be taken as early as the second round, but it's thought his injury will drop him down draft boards.
–Missouri wide receiver L'Damian Washington, a Shreveport native who could be taken in the seventh round or undrafted free agency, was reportedly spotted out at dinner with the Saints after his pro day in March. His linear speed has supposedly impressed during drills.
–NFL.com previously reported the Saints were among a dozen teams interested in quarterback Aaron Murray out of Georgia. Murray tore an ACL in late November but has merited fourth-round grades.
–Murray and Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (who won three BCS titles on the Crimson Tide between 2010 and 2013) recently told ESPN they both admire the Saints. Murray said he'd gladly back up franchise quarterback Drew Brees in New Orleans. McCarron said he personally knows Payton and spoke with him at Alabama's pro day; and he also mentioned meeting Brees at the Super Bowl earlier this year.
Like McCarron, Murray said he didn't visit New Orleans but interacted with Saints coaches during offseason events they've attended.
(H/T Canal Street Chronicles on Jordan Sullen, Derrick Strozier and L'Damian Washington items)


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The Paso Ancho Art Association recently announced their second annual "Deztinación: El Río del Arte" annual art expo, to benefit the Colina Spray & Neuter clinic. The event will take place on Thursday, December 5, from 1-6 pm, at El Río BBQ Bar. Produced by its founders, internationally-renowned Puerto Vallarta artists Ada Colorina, Carolina and Karen Lahm, the event promises to be a not-to-be-missed family fiesta, such that they have provided six compelling reasons why you should be there:
"We're excited to share our artistic riches and magical charm of our village," say Paso Ancho Art Association founders, Ada Colorina, Karen Lahm and Carolina, three artists drawn by the luxury and fun living in the serenity, natural beauty and inspiration of Paso Ancho. "See you on December 5!"


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The Egg Shell of Cherry Creek has been in business for over 25 years. Recently, the longtime favorite changed locations and moved to Fillmore St., between 2nd and 3rd. Walking into the Egg Shell, you might think that you had just walked into your favorite grandma's living room. The restaurant is adorned with comfortable lighting, paintings, a beautiful large oak bar, tables set up against the wall with lamps placed in the center of each, and a friendly waitstaff.
Not only is the atmosphere so inviting that guests will want to stay all day, but on warm days, patrons can sit on the patio overlooking Fillmore St. and people watch while enjoying their delicious eggs or granola french toast.
Speaking of food, the menu leaves nothing to be desired. The Eggshell has covered all of their bases with it's thorough, mouth-watering menu. They offer everything from porridge to a breakfast burger topped with a fried egg.
There are several sections included in the menu. Listed are Favorites, Skillets, Benedict's, Pancakes, Waffles, and much more. Anything a guest could ever want is at this delightful restaurant.
In addition to the food, the restaurant recently received it's liquor license and now serves mimosas and Bloody Mary's, plus a few more options to compliment the restaurant's lunch options.
Make sure to visit the Egg Shell at it's new location. You're sure to love it. Plus, they are now open even later on Saturdays and Sundays. The restaurant stays open until 3 p.m. to give guests an opportunity to enjoy their space and food for just a little bit longer.
For additional information and specials, visit their Facebook page.


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Painting by Mary Magdalena
Photo courtesy of Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery
This Sunday, February 14th from 2-4 pm, Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery (1421 Pearl Street Mall, Boulder) will be welcoming two local artists, Mary Magdalena and Diana Tripp, with a reception, and you are invited!
Through March 29th, you will be able to see Mary Magdalena's work. Mary Magdalena is an oil painter from Hygiene, CO. Magdalena is fascinated with the beauty of nature, the expansive skies and long vistas of Colorado. Magdalena explained, "My life is about creative expression…I see color, texture, line and form in everything…especially the landscapes that surround our lives! I love to express myself through oil painting."
Diana Tripp, a pastel artist from Boulder, CO, will be featured through March 21st. Tripp's art career began unexpectedly. Despite a background in Psychology, Social work, Special Education, Spiritual Counseling & Alternative Healing, she was drawn to take a workshop on opening one's creativity. Once introduced to pastels, she knew that was her medium. Tripp says, "Whether creating a landscape, a still life of a floral image, my love for Mother Nature & Her endless gifts can shine through & speak their own magic."
(Pastel by Diana Tripp; Photo courtesy of Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery)
Open daily at 11am, the Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery is one of the oldest artist cooperatives in the United States. Located at 1421 Pearl Street on the Pedestrian Mall in Boulder's Downtown Historic District, it is a popular destination year-round. Boulder Arts & Crafts represents the work of hundreds of artists from Colorado, the Rocky Mountain region and throughout the United States. Paintings, prints, photography, jewelry, pottery, wood, stained and blown glass, sculpture, and furniture are represented.
For more information about the Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery and their upcoming events, please visit their website at: www.boulderartsandcrafts.com.
Shoshana Fanizza is the founder of Audience Development Specialists. For writings specifically about audience development, please visit the Audience Development Blog.


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Media Release Radio Heritage Foundation www.radioheritage.com Christchurch [New Zealand] Earthquake Radio Services Status 2 __________________________ Access to the CBD radio studios of many Christchurch radio broadcasters continues to be denied by the civil defence authorities a week after the devasting earthquake hit this New Zealand city of 350,000. Radio New Zealand, The Radio Network and Radioworks all have studios within the cordoned off zone and engineers are still working through city buildings to determine whether they are safe for temporary or permanent access and use. NewstalkZB is now carrying its news coverage across 1017,1098 and 1503 AM and 106.5 AM [replacing Hauraki Amp'd], RDU 98.5 has returned to the air from temporary studios whilst Tahu 90.5 now refers to Christchurch as Quake City and has been heard carrying iwi network programs. Local community access Plains FM has studios at the Christchurch Polytech campus and is now using its transmitter to broadcast the BBC World Service from London as an emergency measure. Radio Ferrymead 1413AM in the badly hit Ferrymead area was silent(Continue reading)


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Live updates
Four arrested in waste crime crackdown
Four people have been arrested by police in Somerset as part of a crackdown on crime centred on scrapyards and the illegal dumping and trading of waste materials. Officers from the Environment Agency joined police in dawn raids near Bridgwater, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet.
The raid near Glastonbury was part of Operation Tornado, a national clampdown on metal theft. Enforcement officers from Mendip District Council, British Transport Police and Network Rail also took part. The four suspects arrested have been bailed until next February.
Police begin operation against metal theft
A police crackdown on scrap metal thefts in the south west starts today. It follows a similar operation in the North East which led to a 60 per cent fall in reported crimes. In future scrapyards will have to ask for ID and documents from anyone selling them metal and cables.
It's a huge problem, with such thefts estimated to cost a billion pounds a year nationwide.


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It's time for you to wipe the dust off your copy of Metal Gear Solid 4 because it looks like the trophy patch will be coming to your PS3's sooner than you might think or at least this is the fact for everyone living in Japan. Konami has announced that patch to include the trophies will be hitting this Monday, August 2nd in Japan. There has been no actual release date given for North America or the of the world, but it was said on the Playstation Blog that it will arrive in early August.
The patch also includes a few other things other than the trophies which includes shortening the install time and also preventing the annoying installation between chapters.
Here is the full list of the trophies:
As you can see, you trophy hunters will have a lot of work to do.


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Jan. 17, 2000
THIS WEEK - The eighth-ranked UCLA Gymnastics team (4-4) will make its first Southern California appearance this season in a dual meet at Cal State Fullerton (1-1) Monday. The meet will take place at Titan Gym at 7:00 pm.
A LOOK AT CAL STATE FULLERTON - The 16th-ranked Titans last week recorded their best-ever season-opening score, a 192.15 versus Arizona State and UC Santa Barbara. Sophomore newcomer Joanna Hughes, a member of the Australian National Team and a 1996 Olympian, tied the school record on bars with a 9.85. UCLA owns a 29-24 all-time advantage over the Titans.
YOUNG BRUINS SEEK EXPERIENCE - The youthful Bruins will be using the early part of the season to gain experience. UCLA returns just six athletes who competed a year ago and only four who competed at the NCAA Championships. Prior to opening weekend, UCLA had one athlete who had not competed in four years (Doni Thompson), one who had not competed in two years (Amy Young) and another who had not competed in one year (Onnie Willis).
VELASCO TO COMPETE IN HOMETOWN - Sophomore Valerie Velasco will compete in her hometown of Fullerton on Jan. 17 when the Bruins face Cal State Fullerton. Velasco, one of four returning all-arounders for the Bruins, attended school at Rosary HS and trained at Gym-Max with fellow Bruin Amy Young.
LAST MEET - UCLA recorded the nation's top score this season with a total of 196.3 in defeating Arizona, Central Michigan and Iowa at the University of Arizona. The Bruins hit 24 for 24 routines and were led by junior All-American Mohini Bhardwaj, who won the all-around, vault, bars and floor. UCLA swept the Top 4 positions in the all-around, as Bhardwaj placed first, Lena Degteva second (39.35), Kristin Parker third (38.975) and Malia Jones fourth (38.825). Heidi Moneymaker won the beam with a 9.9. Degteva placed second on vault, bars and beam and was fifth on floor.
BHARDWAJ SHINES FOR BRUINS - Junior All-American Mohini Bhardwaj (Cincinnati, Ohio) has shown why she was tabbed by head coach Valorie Kondos as the "most talented gymnast we've ever had at UCLA." At the Bruins' season opener in the Super Six Challenge, Bhardwaj set a new career-high with a first-place mark of 9.95 on bars, placed second on floor with a 9.9 and third on vault with a 9.875. She had the highest level of difficulty in the competition, competing a double layout on floor, a full-twisting double layout dismount on bars and a 1 1/2 twisting Yurchenko layout on vault. At Arizona, Bhardwaj won the all-around with a career-high and nation-leading 39.45, won bars for the second time this season (9.925) and also placed first on vault and floor. Bhardwaj averages a staggering 9.938 on bars, 9.875 on vault and floor and 39.25 in the all-around.
THE COMEBACK KID - Freshman Doni Thompson (Olympia, Wash.) not only made her collegiate debut last weekend at the Super Six Challenge, but she also competed in her first meet in four and a half years. The former U.S. National Team member retired from gymnastics in 1995 after winning a gold medal at the Pan American Games (team) and USA Championships (beam) and a bronze at the World Championships (team). She returned in 1998 but had not competed since the 1995 World Championships. Thompson showed little signs of rust, scoring a 9.8 on bars and a 9.775 on floor. She was also the only Bruin to stay on the beam, scoring a 9.525. At Arizona, Thompson tied for third on beam with a 9.8 and also placed in the Top 10 on bars.
THE COMEBACK KID 2 - Redshirt freshman Amy Young also returned to competition after a lengthy absence. A torn ACL in her left knee kept her out of competition in 1998, and she re-tore it during pre-season practice a year ago, forcing her to redshirt the 1999 season. Young competed for the first time since 1997, leading off the Bruins on beam at the Super Six Challenge.
FRESHMEN MAKE IMPRESSIVE DEBUTS - UCLA's highly-touted freshman class have made strong impressions in their first two collegiate meets. Along with the aforementioned Thompson, Onnie Willis (Tacoma, Wash.) tied for first on floor at Arizona with a 9.85 and tied for third on vault with a 9.8. She is averaging 9.8 on vault in her two meets. Willis also scored a 9.75 to tie for fifth on bars at Arizona in her first meet on that event. Malia Jones (Sparks, Nev.) is averaging a 9.788 on floor with a sixth-place showing at Arizona (9.8) and placed fourth in her all-around debut with a 38.825. Kristin Parker (Hanford, Calif.) recorded a 9.825 on bars at the Super Six Challenge and tied for third on beam at Arizona with a 9.8. Parker also scored 38.975 in the all-around to place third.
BRUINS EXPECTED TO BE RANKED NO. 1 IN NEXT POLL - With a score of 196.3 last Friday at Arizona, UCLA is expected to earn the No. 1 spot in the next national rankings, which come out Tuesday evening. The rankings for the first two weeks are based on season-high score. The Bruins started the season as the pre-season No. 3 team and were ranked No. 8 in the Week One rankings. Mohini Bhardwaj could also be ranked No. 1 in the all-around with her mark of 39.45.
HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION ... - The 2000 Bruins will be led by returning All-Americans Heidi Moneymaker (Santa Rosa, Calif.), Lena Degteva (Mississauga, Ont.) and Mohini Bhardwaj. All three Bruins competed in the 1999 World University Games during the summer, with Moneymaker and Bhardwaj representing the United States and Degteva representing Canada. Degteva, an eight-time All-American, finished 13th in the all-around finals. Eight-time All-American Moneymaker, the defending NCAA vault champion and the 1998 NCAA bars champion, placed 16th but was ninth all-around during team competition. Bhardwaj, a five-time All-American, qualified for the all-around finals but had to withdraw due to injury. In addition to competing at the World University Games, Moneymaker competed at her first-ever USA Championships, where she placed 21st.
ROSTER UPDATE - Freshman Carly Raab (Seattle, Wash.), who was a Top 10 all-around finisher at the 1998 Level 10 Championships, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee in November and will redshirt the 2000 season. Sophomore Alison Stoner (Laguna Hills, Calif.) tore ligaments in her knee while competing on floor at the NCAA Championships in April and will also sit out the 2000 season. Freshman Sarah Deegan (Oshawa, Ont.) has retired from the sport and moved back to Canada to attend school there. Kaitie Dyson, a freshman in 1999, injury-retired from gymnastics due to back injuries. Dyson will serve as an undergraduate assistant coach for the Bruins.
BRUINS OPEN AT HOME JAN. 28 - UCLA's first home meet will be Friday, Jan. 28 against Arizona State in Pauley Pavilion at 7:00 pm. The Sun Devils placed fourth at last year's NCAA Championships and return All-Americans Elizabeth Reid, Elizabeth McNabb and Kelly Christensen.
UCLA AGAIN SIGNS TOP RECRUITING CLASS - UCLA head coach Valorie Kondos signed in 1999 what was considered to be the greatest recruiting class in the history of the sport. This year, she one-upped that by signing an even more impressive group of recruits.
Kondos signed three 1999 World Championships competitors and 2000 Olympic hopefuls to national letters of intent in November and reaffirmed commitments with two other Olympic hopefuls who originally signed letters of intent a year ago. The three signed this year are five-time U.S. National Team member Jeanette Antolin (Huntington Beach, Calif./SCATS), 1999 U.S. bars champion Jamie Dantzscher (Palmdale, Calif./Charter Oaks Gliders) and 1996 Olympian and 1999 Canadian vault and floor champion Yvonne Tousek (Cambridge, Ont./Cambridge Kips).
Joining Antolin, Dantzscher and Tousek in the freshman class of 2001 will be two-time defending national all-around champion Kristen Maloney (Allentown, PA/Parkettes/Pen Argyl HS) and 1999 World Championships qualifier Alyssa Beckerman (Middletown, NJ/Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy/Wyoming HS), who originally signed letters of intent a year ago and deferred enrollment until after the 2000 Olympics. Maloney and Beckerman signed new grant-in-aids forms for the 2000-2001 school year.


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Jim Matheson, Mia Love battle down to the wire in bitter 4th Congressional District race
Love's personal story is well-known by now. She is the daughter of Haitian immigrants who she says came to the United States with $10 in their pocket. Her father scrubbed toilets and her mother worked as a housekeeper to support three children.
On her first day of college at the University of Hartford, she said her father told her she would not be a burden on society but would give back.
Love, 36, moved to Utah about 15 years ago to stay with a friend for six months and started dating Jason Love, a recently returned Mormon missionary she knew in Connecticut. She joined the LDS Church just before they were married. They now have two girls and a boy.
In 2003, she won a seat on the Saratoga Springs City Council and was elected mayor in 2009.
Matheson, 52, is a sixth-generation Utahn. His father, Scott M. Matheson, served three terms as governor and was the last Democrat to hold that office in the state.
Matheson studied government at Harvard and earned his master's degree in business from UCLA. He met his wife, Amy, in college. They have two sons.
His professional career began in the energy industry, where he worked for several years developing privately owned power plants.
He moved his family back to Utah and 2000 was elected to Congress in the 2nd Congressional District. Matheson has held the seat for six terms.
He jumped to the state's new 4th District after the Utah Legislature redrew congressional boundaries last fall. He still lives in the 2nd District boundary.
Matheson had some close races over the years, but Love is pushing him harder than any of his past opponents.
"His voting pattern does not represent the Utah I know," Love said, adding that Matheson sides with President Barack Obama 75 percent of the time.
"Utah deserves a leader who trusts the people and will tell them the hard truth about where we are and what we need to do in order to preserve our future. We need a leader who is prepared to engage in dialogue about realities, priorities and solving America's problems," she said.
Matheson says he's an independent voice who looks at issues on their merits and then does what's right for Utah. Love, he said, puts her party first.
"I practice the politics that I was raised on by my mom and dad: Be honest, listen to all points of view and take a thoughtful, common sense approach to offer constructive solutions," he said, adding he's proud of his record as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress.
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Education: University of Hartford, bachelor's degree in fine arts
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Pope Francis met up with victims of clerical sexual abuse on Monday, July 7. Though Francis has been widely popular, he has received criticism for not meeting with victims sooner. Monday marks the first time in his 15-month papacy that he has done so.
Those meeting with Francis arrived at the Vatican Sunday, July 6. Monday morning, the Pope celebrated mass with the victims at the Vatican chapel. New York Times reported on Monday that during the homily the Pope requested forgiveness from those present, "Before God and his people, I express my sorrow for the sins and grave crimes of clerical sexual abuse committed against you," Francis said in a text released by the Vatican. "And I humbly ask forgiveness. I beg your forgiveness, too, for the sins of omission on the part of church leaders who did not respond adequately to reports of abuse made by family members, as well as by abuse victims themselves."
There will now be a 'zero tolerance' policy going forward, Francis pledged "not to tolerate harm done to a minor by any individual, whether a cleric or not." The Pope included that the bishops will be held accountable for the safety of minors.
Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said Francis met with six victims--from Ireland, Britain, and Germany--at the Pope's private residence at Casa Santa Marca. Each met individually with Francis for about 30 minutes to share their story.
Some victim advocacy groups see these meetings as nothing more than a PR ploy, and nothing to prevent this from happening in the future was accomplished today. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, or SNAP, said "no child on earth is safer today because of this meeting."
"I think that Pope Francis has yet to take strong action that will protect children and he could do that by firing the bishops who have been complicit and who are transferring predators," SNAP President Barbara Blaine told CNN .
BishopAccountability.org, another victim advocacy group felt these meetings were a step in the right direction. The organization also asked that Francis meet with sex abuse victims from Argentina. Said victims were not met with while he was archbishop in Buenos Aires.
The Vatican insists that this meeting was not for show. Reflecting on the moment victims left the meeting, Lombadri said that one could see this was something more for the victims. "The most important thing the Pope hopes to come out of this occasion, is that the victims themselves felt welcomed and listened to," Lombardi said.
Change seems to be coming. Last month the Vatican defrocked former Polish archbishop, Jozef Wesolowski, 65. The former ambassador to the Dominican Republic was found guilty of abusing boys. Francis has also instilled a commission to help move forward from this crisis. The Commission for the Protection of Minors is headed up by archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Sean O'Malley.


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- Tassafraronga VillageAfter years of trying to redevelop the site into social housing, the Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) finally got a boost from HUD and brought on David Baker to re-envision the site.2
- Tassafraronga VillageThe new 7.5 acre neighborhood includes multiple housing types, surrounded by green pathways, pocket parks, and open spaces.3
- Tassafraronga VillageA defunct pasta factory on the north end of the site was retained and transformed into supportive apartments and a medical clinic.4
- Tassafraronga VillageA three-story apartment building features an undulating green roof and 22 townhouses built by Habitat for Humanity line the streets and serve as single family homes.5
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College Hockey:700 Club: York Joins Elite Group
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — It's happened only two times before and never in Boston. And for once this week, we're not talking about anything to do with the Boston Red Sox.
Jerry York became just the third coach in college history, joining coaching legends Ron Mason and Bob Peters, to reach 700 career wins Friday when his No. 2 Boston College club survived the late onslaught of No. 4 North Dakota, 5-3.
In a week of sports milestones in Boston, York remained 100 percent humble.
"We'll leave that for [the media] to talk about," said York when asked to put into perspective his milestone victory.
With York's lips sealed, though, it wasn't hard to find others to help give some perspective as to what 700 victories meant.
"It's unbelievable," said junior Patrick Eaves, whose brother Ben also played under York before graduating last year. "It's was nice for the win to come against a great team like North Dakota.
"I personally can't fathom how many wins [700] is," laughed Eaves.
To give some context: York is one win shy of 200 more than legendary BC coach John "Snooks" Kelley. Though he's still active, Michigan head man Red Berenson is more than 150 wins behind York.
And though the entire tally has taken 32 plus seasons, 191 of those 700 wins have come in the last seven-plus seasons at the Heights for a coach that, like fine wine, seems to get better with age.
"What's impressive [for York] is that he's been at three different schools," said BC associate head coach Mike Cavanaugh, who served under York at Bowling Green and for the past 10 seasons at Boston College. "He took a program at Clarkson and won. He took a program at Bowling Green and won a national championship, and then he took the program here at BC after three straight losing seasons and he just turned it around."
For Cavanaugh, being mentored by York has gone beyond just the knowledge he's learned of X's and O's.
"All of his hockey accomplishments pale in comparison to the type of human being he is," said Cavanaugh. "People always say that you can't say a bad word about Jerry York.
"Every kid that goes through here respects him."
Even in some cases, that respect is shown through the opposition. Friday night was a perfect example as, after the teams lined up for the traditional handshake, the North Dakota players formed a separate line over at the BC bench, each player shaking York's hand to offer congratulations.
"Everybody can appreciate the type of coach or the type of mentor [York] is for them," said Cavanaugh.
When looking at York by the numbers, as mentioned he's coached three programs: Clarkson, Bowling Green and Boston College. He's won national championships at two different schools — a feat accomplished by only one other coach, Ned Harkness.
York has won league coach of the year honors in the CCHA (1981-82) and Hockey East (2003-04) and was the Spencer Penrose winner for national coach of the year in 1976-77.
In 32 seasons, York has led 11 teams to the NCAA tournament, including five Frozen Four appearances in the last seven years with Boston College. York's teams have posted 16 20-plus win seasons, four times winning 30 or more games.
York has coached three Hobey Baker Award winners, 26 first-team All-Americans and seven first-round NHL draft choices.
And with all of this said, York at age 59 still has plenty of years remaining in his coaching legs.
When it comes to longevity, Cavanaugh has a way of giving that perspective.
"Last year, when Jerry got New England coach of the year, he asked me to present the award to him," Cavanaugh said. "Usually you ask your mentors to do something like that and then it dawned on me: most of his mentors were either passed away or not around."
Truth be told, York is one of only three active coaches who might have a chance to catch Mason's record of 924 wins. Boston University's Jack Parker and Michigan State's Rick Comley are the only two active coaches near striking distance, but York's success at BC might indicate he has the edge.
With the pace his Eagles club has set over the last seven seasons, it could take less than eight more years to hit the all-time coaching milestone.
"As people say, the numbers speak for themselves," said BC senior Ned Havern. "You can't get that many wins without doing something right."
"It's hard for a guy like me who plays a career of 150 games to imagine what 700 wins is," said BC captain Ryan Shannon, who scored the game-winning goal Friday. "It's an honor to play under a guy like him, a true Division I coach."
And maybe that's why York himself can't put things into words. It's possible that 700 wins over the 1,238-game span that he's coached mean more than just words. It's an accomplishment that simply has to be admired.
But York deserves his due, and everyone, particularly his players, wants the world to know.
"It's Coach's night tonight," said Shannon. "It's pretty sweet."
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Chicago, Ill. - Freshman defender Javan Torre has been selected as one of 24 players that will compete at the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team training camp in Sunrise, Fla. from Dec. 15-22.
Torre, a native of Santa Monica, Calif., played in 12 matches for the Bruins in 2012, making five starts and helping the team earn six shutouts. He previously trained with the U.S. U-20 National Team this past winter and competed for the team at the 2012 Marbella Cup in Spain earlier this fall. Torre also played for the U.S. U-18 National Team at the 2011 Milk Cup in Northern Ireland, helping the team to a third-place finish.
The U.S. U-20's will begin preparations for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, which takes place from Feb. 18-March 3 in Puebla, Mexico. The tournament will serve as the regional qualifying tournament for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
U.S. U-20 Men's National Team Roster by Position
Goalkeepers (3): Cody Cropper (Southampton FC; Maple Grove, Minn.), Tomas Gomez (Georgetown; Webster Groves, Mo.), Kendall McIntosh (Santa Clara; Santa Rosa, Calif.)
Defenders (6): Dakota Edwards (Maryland; Sayville, N.Y.), Juan Pablo Ocegueda (Unattached; Riverside, Calif.), Boyd Okwuonu (North Carolina; Edmund, Okla.), Shane O'Neill (Colorado Rapids; Boulder, Colo.), Oscar Sorto (LA Galaxy; Los Angeles, Calif.), Javan Torre (UCLA; Santa Monica, Calif.)
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It looks like Intel finished 25nm flash production, and as a result, several popular products are getting the axe.
Affected products include the 313 Series, 520 Series, 525 Series and the enterprise 710 Series.
The Intel 710 was replaced by the new DC S3x00 Series, but the news leaves a big gap in Intel's consumer SSD lineup. The Intel 335 Series (2.5" Form Factor with 20nm flash) currently ships in 180GB and 240GB, no 480GB part is currently available.
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TC TO JOHN A. CARLYLE ; 4 May 1859; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18590504-TC-JAC-01; CL 35: 84-85
Chelsea, 4 May, 1859—
Dear Brother,—You need not give yourself much or any farther bother abt Dunlop's1 affair, except to shake him and it handsomely loose again. The Glaisters-Blackmark Territory2 in question is scarcely worth any money at all; and to my (ignorant) fancy it wd almost be a question whether if a gift were made of it, the prize wd be worth fencing with dry-dike, on such terms as mine wd be!—— It were of course rather good that the two Properties were bounded by the Highway,3 now that there is one; and a few pounds wd not be grudged by me for that object;4 but I think they wd require to be very few, as that is the waste of wastes according to all recollection I have of it! Act on that view,—suppressing the emphasis used here; whh indeed even abstinence from farther action will sufftly do, if otherwise advisable. Unbeschreiblich ruhig [inexpressibly quiet] we may remain under this offer of increased dominions in the Planet Earth!—
On comparing notes, I find this Dunlop will be the Half-Brother of the once famous and always rather likeable "Teeger Wull"5 (who died, a rough Eremite, in Canada, some years ago);—who always esteemed this relative at a very low figure ("Canting, hardhearted, hypocritical sneak," said the plain-spoken Tiger, and wd have no trade with him more or less);—whether justly or not we need not trouble ourselves inquiring: he can rest on the above basis, his Proposal & he.
Jane continues slowly improving, in spite of the weather; has been out a little in the Drawing room these two days,—always on the sofa, close wrapt; and able to read light matter at intervals.
Did not I send you Mill's Essay on Liberty? I meant it; and do not now find the Book here.6 In my life I have never read a serious ingenious clear logical Essay7 with more perfect and profound dissent from the basis it rests upon, and most of the conclusions it arrives at. Very strange to me indeed; a curious monition to me what a world we are in! As if it were a sin to control, or coerce into better methods, human swine in any way;—as if the greater and the more universal the "liberty" of human creatures of the Swine genus, the more fatal all-destructive and intolerable were not the "Slavery" the few human creatures of the man genus are thereby thrown into, and kept groaning powerless under.8 Ach Gott im Himmel!
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New sound analysis concerning pings heard during the underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 indicates that two of the pings did not emanate from the black boxes of the Boeing 777. Although it remains unclear as to what created the sounds detected, searchers are now doubtful that were from the missing plane.
Fox News reported May 12 that searchers now believe that the two signals picked up on April 8 were not from the missing Malaysia Airlines jet. The frequency, they believe, is too low.
Australian naval Commander James Lybrand, captain of the Ocean Shield search vessel, said in an interview late last week that the signals received were not consistent with a man-made device.
Still, authorities are holding onto the idea that two signals detected three days before (April 5) could have been pings sounding from the black boxes of the missing jet. The frequencies of the signals (33 kHz) were still lower than what is customary for black box beacon locators (37.5 kHz) but experts noted that a dying battery could account for the lower output signal, as could deep-sea conditions.
Even with the re-analysis, Australian and American investigators (the U. S. Navy is sharing data with other American agencies and consultants for their own re-analysis) have yet to give up on any of the signals.
"Analysis on all four detections is continuing," Angus Houston, chief search coordinator for the Australia-based Joint Agency Coordination Centre, told CNN Monday. "At this point in time, it is too early to discount any of the acoustic detections."
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared on March 8 during a flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Beijing, China. Although it is uncertain as to why the plane altered course, it is known that it flew from the South China Sea to the Strait of Malacca on Malaysia's west coast. The plane then headed south over the Indian Ocean.
Finding the black boxes could help solve the mystery of the missing flight, answer questions regarding why it veered off course, why it flew low enough to escape Malaysia's radar system (for the most part), and why it flew out over the southern Indian Ocean. It is there that investigators believe the Boeing 777 finally ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean (based on ping data from a British satellite and fuel expenditure calculations).
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Faith Gibson: Be A Man, Baby
Be A Man, Baby
Faith Gibson (vocals)
Big Moon (Capricopia 001)
Faith Gibson (vocals), Wolfgang Kohler (piano), Lars Guhlcke (bass), Felix Astor (drums), Jo Gehlmann (guitar), Gregoire Peters (alto sax).
Composed by Faith Gibson.
Recorded: April 1-2, 2009
Rating: 87/100 (learn more)
Now we're talkin'! I love a sultry jazz tune as much as the next guy, but sometimes it's a joy to listen to a vocalist take a more direct and pragmatic route to pleasure. The song's protagonist is looking for a man who doesn't need to be babied. Or, in Gibson's words, "man enough to love a woman built for speed."
She knows what she wants, and the music is equally no-nonsense. Saxophonist Gregoire Peters and guitarist Jo Gehlmann lay down a snappy unison riff as a retort to the leader's statements. Underneath all of this the rhythm section swings with grace and muscle.
Though Faith Gibson has plenty of chops, it's her attitude that drew me in. There's a sincerity in her voice that puts the ears at ease. She's the "jazz singer next door." How this fits in with the "built for speed" thing is a topic for another review.
Reviewer: Mark Saleski
Tags: 2000s jazz · jazz vocals
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