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I reworded some of the Wal-Mart part of the Blog for clarification, and removed a Rant I had in the body because I felt it took away from the main point of the Post. It will return if the 1up staff and/or Mods ever piss me off again
Hey everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Mine was pretty good. Made some new friends, drank excessively, danced the night away, and got nekkid!
Which brings me to the topic of this Blog: Sex in Video Games
In my last Blog I ranted about the recent controversy around the 'Hot Coffee' Mod for GTA:SA. Apparently since then a certain Senator called Hillary Clinton has decided to jump on the Bandwagon and decree that Rockstar should pretty much be roasted over an open pit for this 'hidden coding' (which, I remind everyone, was NEVER intended for public use)
Why are Sex and Nudity so bad? Why, whenever there is any sexually mature situations, does a product become condemned?
The human nude figure is a beautiful thing. We are all born nude, we all have the same parts, and yet we are taught that we have "naughty parts" that should NEVER be shown. Why is that? In the Art world nudity is embraced, and artists realize that you can truly do amazing things with the human body in artistic ways without being condemned.
In the Art world nudity is considered beautiful. In the other Entertainment fields, nudity is vilified and frowned upon in a negative light. Why is that? People will take their children to the museum and go see works of art showing full male and female nudity without flinching, but if you put nudity on an album cover, or in a game, suddenly you are treading into dangerous territory...
Europeans have been comfortable with nudity for ages. As a result, it is normal to see it on TV, in Movies, and on the street. By showing nudity as a natural thing, and not condemning it, people are much more relaxed, and Sexual Crimes in those areas are WAY lower then in the United States.
Here is a News Flash: I have Boobs and a Vagina. So does EVERY other woman out there. Every guy has a Penis. We ALL know this. Now that being the case, why are these areas of the body considered Taboo and Offensive? Everyone has them and they all, for the most part, look the same. By removing the stigma and mystery surrounding these areas, we become desensitized to the negative connotations, and can learn to appreciate the beauty, rather than desire the forbidden.
Explain something to me. GTA:SA has been around almost a year. No one has said a word regarding the game and it's rating. Some "hAx0r" comes along, finds some hidden coding never intended for the Public that shows sex (but not Nudity), and suddenly every Political figure is coming out of the woodwork concerned for your child's welfare... Let's look at this from a Real Perspective:
Senator Hillary Clinton and the "National Institute on Media and the Family" apparently felt that the following was OK for your Child:
- Beating up and/or killing any random person on the street
- Randomly Killing Police Officers
- Excessive Drug Use
- More Foul Language then every movie created in the last year combined
- Drug Dealing
- Murder
- Corrupt Police sending out hitmen and doing drugs
- Car Jacking
- Hit n Run
- Breaking and Entering
- Robbery
Senator Hillary Clinton and the "National Institute on Media and the Family" felt that the following was WAY too severe for your children to see:
- Two consenting adults who are attracted to each other having a loving moment together
That's it. Their message is this:
Illegal activities that promote violence and doing harm to others without their consent is OK for your kids, however a moment of passion between consenting adults that is completely legal is not OK.
When you look at it from this perspective, maybe these people and groups really aren't concerned for our children's morals, maybe they are more concerned with furthering their careers and getting their faces out there by jumping on the "Flavor of the Month" so they can ride its popularity...
I am one of those people that think the Ratings should be used as intended. There is an Adults Only rating, and it should certainly be used. But not just for graphical Sexual content (which I remind you, is 100% consenting and legal). Use it for any excessively violent games also. In my opinion, the Grand Theft Auto games should be Adults Only games based upon their content.
And here is a big but...
The Adults Only rating needs to be used AS INTENDED, and should not carry the stigma it currently has. The Movie industry has the same issue with the NC-17 rating currently. It was created to take away from the negative sexual connotation of the "X" rating so that people could make entertainment for other adults that was not necessarily of a sexual nature. It is intended to be applied to entertainment that should not be viewed by children under 17, regardless of the content. Unfortunately the NC-17 and Adults Only ratings have been misconstrued and twisted into something negative, and as a result, companies are not willing to carry or show products with these ratings...
Lets look at this:
Wal-Mart, the leading Retail company in the World, refuses to sell NC-17 movies, Adults Only Video Games, and Explicit Lyrics CDs. I guess the general idea is that because these are products not intended for children, they shouldn't sell them. Fair enough... but lets look at what Wal-Mart DOES sell:
- Movies - Pulp Fiction, and South Park ...more violence and language then any CD
- Alcohol - Obviously not intended for children under 21 (or whatever local law allows)
- Cigarettes - again, another product not intended for children.
So according to Wal-Mart Logic:
- It is NOT ok to sell a CD, Video Game, or Movie that is recommended for adults only, even though it is not illegal to sell to minors, and none of which has ever been proven to kill anyone.
- It IS OK to sell Alcohol and Tobacco, both of which are PROVEN to kill millions of people each year, and are completely illegal to sell to minors...
Hypocritical, huh?
I say SELL games with the Adult Rating, but ONLY sell them to Adults, as the Rating is intended... Why refuse selling a Mature game to a child under 17, isn't that exactly what Adults Only means????? Here is the exact text of the Mature Rating:
Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.
Key word there is MAY. This does not mean it is illegal to sell it to minors, it just means it is more Mature and should be studied more carefully before purchase.
Now carding for the Adults Only makes sense. Here is what it contains:
Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that should only be played by persons 18 years and older. Titles in this category may include prolonged scenes of intense violence and/or graphic sexual content and nudity.
I would say massive shootouts with cops and rival gang members resulting in head explosions and dead bodies everywhere constitutes that. I would also consider the "Torture scene" from Metal Gear Solid to be considered a "prolonged scene of intense violence"... but hey, what do I know.
Either way, we need to remove the stigma of the Adults Only Rating. Adults Only does NOT mean Hardcore Sex... ANYTHING which you would not want a child to see should garner the Adults Only rating, whether it be violence, sex, cursing, or any of the above in an "excessive" amount.
Now if anyone needs me I'll be having a cup of Hot Coffee


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Meet Mary Boyd, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego.
The 50-year-old Canadian became an organic chemist, exploring chemical reactions in research that has contributed to the understanding of important molecules, helping improve DNA technology.
She taught and conducted research at several institutions before moving to USD in 2008. Boyd presides over the largest academic program at the university, and has won praise for her efforts to get more women and minorities involved in the sciences, and to promote undergraduate research.
Boyd has lived in many places across North America, which led to interesting responses when we asked her to list 10 things that she's done or experienced that give us a sense of who she is, and what kind of life she's leading. Boyd, whose Twitter address is @deanboyd, said:
I played clarinet and was accepted to college as a music major. On the last day of high school, I was hit by a drunk driver while riding my bicycle home. Due to my injuries, I needed to take a year off before starting college. In that year I decided to switch my major to chemistry.
As a teenager, I sold back-bacon on a bun (Americans call it Canadian bacon) at the Canadian National Exhibition, which is like a large state fair. I went with my family this summer and ate back-bacon for the first time in years. It's as good as I remembered.
When I was growing up, my mom would make a pie from scratch every Sunday after mass. I still make piecrusts using her recipe.
I love baseball, especially watching minor league and college games. I played catcher on the chemistry graduate student softball team, and once a friend quizzed me on my baseball knowledge – specifically the infield fly rule – and I nailed it.
I met my husband at a party he was hosting for friends in the biology department. As the host, he made brie en croute with homemade cranberry sauce. I jokingly told my friend that I would marry whoever made that delicious appetizer, and it turns out I actually did!
My husband and I like to garden with native plants, and we've learned a new plant palette each time we moved, and we've moved many times. I was born in Montreal, then moved to Toronto when I was 12. I did my post-doctoral fellowship in New York, and have since worked at institutions in Chicago, Georgia and now San Diego. My favorite plant in San Diego is the wonderfully fragrant Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman', sometimes called Cleveland sage. It's native to the area. We have several in our garden.
I surfed for the first time this summer while my daughter, 12, was taking lessons. I can proudly say that I did stand up on the board!
During the recent blackout, my family decided that we should institute regular nights without power even though I was on Twitter the entire time checking for updates.
I've always been an early morning person, and I'm married to a night person! I'm up and moving at 5 a.m. while he can't form sentences until after his first cup of coffee.
I cannot stand Maraschino cherries. It's the benzaldehyde – also used in almond flavoring.
Beverly Emerson, biologist, the Salk Institute
Carl Ware, infectious disease expert, Sanford-Burnham MRI
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Lawrence Hinman, philosopher, ethicist, University of San Diego
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Columbia, MO - "employment agencies" search results
About Employment Agencies
These days it can be difficult to find a job, especially when everyone else is looking for a job right along with you. Many people are turning to employment agencies, and even more people are turning to the job hunting services on the internet to help them find their next job. But when you are in as competitive of a job market as there is today, you may want to think about using local employment agencies to help you find that next steady job. There are a lot of good reasons to use local employment agencies, and it can become very clear as to why local employment agencies should be your one and only choice in your next job hunt. Local employment agencies utilize the internet job hunting websites just as you do, but they know how to really use those sites to find every job that you may be qualified for. Many employment agencies use the internet job hunting sites, and local employment agencies can use them on your behalf to find the local companies that are hiring for the occupation you are qualified for. The internet job hunting websites are truly powerful when being used by the right people, and the professionals at your local employment agencies know how to use the internet sites to your local advantage. Not every company that is hiring uses the internet job hunting sites. Many local companies have long-standing relationships with the local employment agencies, and that is something that you want working to your advantage. Some of those relationships date back to the days before the internet, and relationships that strong are the main attraction that local employment agencies should hold for you. The local companies that are not advertising in the newspapers or on the internet are operating that way for a reason, and that reason is their relationship with the local employment agencies. If you truly want to find the local jobs that no one else knows about, then you want the strength of the local employment agencies working for you.
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1729 W Broadway Ste 4, Columbia, MO 65203(573) 446-4250 Write a review
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601 Business Loop 70 , Columbia, MO 65203(573) 443-1800 Write a review
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805 E Nifong Blvd Ste A, Columbia, MO 65201(573) 817-5870 Write a review
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500 Business Loop W 70, Columbia, MO 65203(573) 443-8783
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Moss Law Firm LLC
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More on Employment Agencies
Sometimes the process of finding a job can happen quickly, and the best way to stay ready when the time comes is to be working with local employment agencies. Local employment agencies have access to all of the local companies that are hiring, and when a local company is looking to hire someone in a hurry then they want to interview candidates right away. That is when the local employment agencies round up their prospective candidates and set up interviews much faster than any out of town agency could ever do it. You have the advantage of the relationship between the employer and the agency, and you also have the supreme advantage of having a local employment counselor ready to set you up on an interview at a moments notice. When all of the information is put together, it looks like the local employment professionals offer the complete package that no one else can offer. If you really want to find a job in your local area, then call your local employment organizations to set up a preliminary interview.


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Man sentenced in pot-growing caseMarch 15,2013Man sentenced in pot-growing case
BENNINGTON An Arlington man received a deferred sentence after pleading guilty on Monday to a felony charge of growing marijuana at his home.
Shane Leland, 22, of Arlington, was arraigned in Bennington criminal court in November on a felony count of cultivation of more than three marijuana plants. On Monday, he pleaded guilty to that charge and a new misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana.
On the felony charge, Lelands sentence will be deferred for three years. If he has no further legal trouble in that time, the charge will be removed from his record. For the misdemeanor, Leland was sentenced to serve one to three months in prison but all of the time was suspended and he was placed on probation.
Leland was arrested after Neila Yardley, Lelands ex-girlfriend and the mother of his children, complained to police in September that Leland was growing marijuana at his home in Arlington where the children, who are 1 and 2 years old, were living. Yardley brought a marijuana plant to the Vermont State Police barracks in Shaftsbury to prove her claim, police said.
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Hotel De L'Europe
Originally built in 1896, Hotel de l'Europe is located in the heart of Amsterdam opposite Munt Tower, overlooking the Amstel River. Synonymous with refined taste and quiet elegance, Hotel de l'Europe is often referred to as the other "Royal Palace of Amsterdam", continuing to attract the city's power menagerie and an assortment of the world's moste celebrated names. The hotel's distinctive decor sets it apart, surrounding visitors with original Dutch Masters paintings from the private collection of Alfred "Freddy" Heineken.Hotel de l'Europe comprises of two buildings, different yet built on genuine hospitality in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication and genuine design. Rondeel building: Undergoing a complete transformation and restoration, this main building will feature a fine symphony of the old and the new, creating a timeless classic style in an elegant surround.Dutch Masters wing: Our recently opened Dutch Masters wing is an exquisitely refurbished property that celebrates its history while embracing art and culture. With only 23 suites, Each suite will be characterized by a copy of a Dutch Master featured in the Rijksmuseum. The impeccable details of each guest room are exemplified by the bold and vintage colors of the Dutch Masters paintings, creating a chic and modern style with authentic touch of the classics. Choose from our intimate suite or spacious one bedroom suites. Connecting rooms and suites available.
Hotel Address:Location Summary
- Hotel De L'Europe
- Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14
- Amsterdam, 1012 CP
- Netherlands
Centrally located on the beautiful Amstel River, Hotel de l'Europe is convenient to several of the world's moste heralded museums an Amsterdam's point of interest. An easy 25 minutes commute from Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport, or a six-minute commute from the city's Central Train Station, the hotel's refined atmosphere and gracious servce define the quintessential Amsterdam Experience.
Directions to Hotel
Excellent connections by train, bus and taxi to Schiphol International Airport (about 30 minutes) and only 5 minutes by tram to the Central Railway station.
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Guestroom amenities: nespresso espresso coffee maker and mini-bar, safety deposit box with electric outlet for laptops, relaxing large bath with built-in TV in mirror, heated bath floor, Bulgari White bath accessories, Green Key approved Coco-mat top mattresses with pillow options.
Banquets & Meetings
7 banquet/meeting rooms.
Fitness Center
fitness center with panoramic views of the Amstel River.
High Speed Internet
High-speed hardwired or wireless internet.
Pets Allowed
Upon Request.
Pool, Indoor
Heated indoor swimming pool with panoramic views of the Amstel River.
Spa Facility
Full service health spa.
Tennis Courts on Site
Ten minutes away
Ecological Tourism
Available via lhw carbon neutral booking.
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Theatre & Museums
Het Muziektheater, Koninklijk Theater Carre.
Recommended Rooms
unior Dutch Masters Suite: Intimate suite with bold and vintage colors that extend from the Dutch Master paintings into the room. Modern design reflecting comfort with latest technology such as Bose sound system, bath mirrors with built-in TV's. Marble and mosaic baths, large tub, separate showers with rain shower and hand held.
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Hotel Amenities
- - Banquets & Meetings
- - Business Center
- - Meeting Space
- - Disabled Access
- - Executive Retreat
- - Fine Dining on Site
- - Fine Dining Nearby
- - Fitness Center
- - High Speed Internet
- - Pets Allowed
- - Pool, Indoor
- - Spa Facility
- - Tennis Courts on Site
Available Activities
- - Ecological Tourism
- - Shopping
- - Tennis Courts Nearby
- - Theatre & Museums
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Lady Gaga Doesn't Care If Madonna Hates Her
Lady Gaga Wants 'Tons' of Kids
Lady Gaga Says Flying Dress Honors Youth
Taylor Swift Praises Her Fans
Taylor Swift is America's sweetheart for a reason: She's sweet! But she may have accidentally (or not so accidentally) dissed other artists when praising her own fans. Which artists? Oh, just two of the other biggest stars on the planet: Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. Uh oh!
Lady Gaga Interested in Hiring Miley Cyrus' Manager
Lady Gaga Talks Madonna
Lady Gaga addressed her "feud" -- we're not sure what state things are in at this point, after the reductive thing, Madge mashing up 'Born This Way' with 'Express Yourself' during her live shows on the MDNA tour as if to say, "Look how similar her new song is to my old song" and that whole Yankee Stadium invite -- with Madonna in her Attitude magazine cover.


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Suite on New York: The Triplex Penthouse at the Time
March 14, 2006
By: Guest Writer
By Courtney W. MayLast week in the Informed Traveler Newsletter we had an article which highlighted three suites in New York City, including the Taipan Suite at the Mandarin Oriental, the Royal Suite at the Carlyle and the Park Avenue Suite at The Regency. We asked our readers to send us their favorite suites in NYC and the highlight was the 'Triplex Penthouse Suite' at The Time located at 224 West 49th Street in the heart of the West Side. On level one of the three you have the main living area with a huge L-shaped terrace, full sized marble bath, and dining area. On the second level you have the master bedroom with King size platform bed, computer workstation, the master bath (featuring jacuzzi tub, sauna, towel warmer and dual vanities), and a printer/fax/copier. Level three is the 'entertainment' level with oversized terrace, exercise bike, and 60" projection screen tv. As our reader put it: "it's pretty 'Suite'!".
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Companies Prepare for Avian Flu Outbreak
According to a new survey, Fortune 500 companies are prepping in a big way for the avian flu pandemic. After all, the forecasters are predicting that the avian flu could reach US shores in just a few months:
In particular, the companies are placing measures in place to track employee travel as being central to risk mitigation efforts, according to International SOS, one of the top providers of medical assistance, international healthcare, security services and outsourced customer care.Thus, if I fly to Vietnam, China, or-- God forbid!-- France, am I considered at-risk by these same venerable companies? My travel plans and activities logged and databased to protect me from spreading the contagion?
Easter at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
This Easter experience the renaissance of the cool and cultured in Berlin, and the luxurious bliss of Germany's most famous hotel. Leveled during the war, the Hotel Adlon was reconstructed in 1997 by Germany's renowned hotelier, Kempinski. Located in the heart of Berlin, next to the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Adlon is a grand and storied hotel. The seven-room Presidential Suite-- its window the notorious scene of Michael Jackson's baby-dangling antics-- is as elegant as befits the royalty and heads-of-state who frequently stay here. The Easter Package includes two nights accommodations in a deluxe room, a welcome gift upon arrival, gourmet breakfast buffet daily, one special four-course dinner with champagne, a guided cultural tour, and free entrance to the Adlon Spa. Starting at EUR 498, valid from April 14- April 17.
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Official Site
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Five Star Alliance
The Farce of Frequent Flier Programs
March 10, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Apparently 14 trillion unredeemed miles are floating around the black hole of frequent flier programs. According to the IHT's fabulous piece "Earning Miles: Is It Worth It?":
Since American Airlines introduced AAdvantage 21 years ago, an estimated 124 million travelers worldwide are busy counting miles with one or more of the 140 airline programs, many of which have scores of airline and non-airline partners, such as hotels, car rental firms and credit cards... Many airlines make money from the programs by selling miles to their program partners. United Airlines is said to generate more revenue from "Mileage Plus" than it does selling airline seats. Likewise, American Airlines with its "AAdvantage" program. Frequent-flier programs enable airlines to build a database of travelers, especially very frequent travelers, with the opportunity to build a direct relationship with them.Could this really be the most successful marketing idea of all time?
Going to Buenos Aires: the Grand Alvear Palace Hotel
Welcome to the most elegant hotel in Latin America. The awards are numerous--Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report ("Among the World's 20 Best"), Travel and Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler (Top Hotels in the World)-- and the service, impeccable. Among the wide avenues, magnificent architecture, and splendid boutiques of the elegant Recoleta neighborhood in the "Paris of South America," the Belle Epoque Alvear Palace is a city historical monument. Furnished in the style of Luis XV, the rooms and suites are adorned with antiques and crystal chandeliers. Amenities include Hermes de Paris bath products, personal butler service, 500 thread Egyptian cotton sheets, telephone with intelligent screen to regulate AC, Wifi, and DVD players. Bathrooms are nothing short of magnificent, often equipped with jacuzzi and sauna. Guests are treated to the best buffet breakfast in the city, at Orangerie Restaurant, and the fine-dining restaurant-- La Bourgogne—is considered the best in the city, awarded "Latin America's Best Restaurant" by Wine Spectator. Indeed, the Alvear Palace Hotel is itself a symbol of Buenos Aires.
Alvear Palace Hotel, Official Site
Alvear Palace Hotel, Five Star Alliance
Extreme Makeovers: Kimpton Hotels Comes to Alexandria, Virginia
My home town is getting a makeover and I couldn't be happier. Kimpton-- that most delightful hotelier-- has bought the aged, decrepit Holiday Inn in Old Town, Alexandria and plans a complete overhaul. At long last: the return of glamour and class to this prime real estate in the heart of Old Town's cobblestone streets, flickering gas lamps and gorgeous colonial homes! Kimpton is pumping in $22 million in its conversion; the new Hotel Monaco, Alexandria will have 241 colorful and unique guest rooms, a pool, fitness club, and fine dining. Bring it on.
Hotel Tipping Etiquette
March 8, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Courtesy of the NYT: Tip the housekeepers on your next hotel stay!
Perhaps because they were unseen, working in the room when the guest was gone, hotel maids were generally overlooked by many travelers until fairly recently. A seasoned business traveler would always make sure to have a bunch of singles on hand to take care of the parking valet, the bellhop, the doorman and the cabby. But the maid? ...[the physicality of the housekeeping job has] become more intense in recent years, especially as hotels in the upscale and luxury niches have added luxurious new beds and bedding. Take a look at those swanky beds. They have duvets. They have half a dozen pillows and heavy 300-thread-count sheets-- usually three sheets, rather than two, per bed. Now think about the extra work involved in making those swell beds. Yet in most hotels, the maids are still expected to do the same number of rooms a shift, usually 14 to 16.Thus the importance of tipping. But-- in your experience-- what is the appropriate amount to tip?
Park Avenue Suite at The Regency in New York City
March 7, 2006
By: Editorial AdvisoryBoard
From Gary Stram, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Regency, A Loews Hotel
Continuing our theme of highlighting luxury suites in New York City (see posts for the Taipan Suite at Mandarin Oriental and The Royal Suite at The Carlyle) we present to you the 'Park Avenue' Suite at The Regency, A Loews Hotel.
Park Avenue Suite
Rate: $3,500.00 per evening, plus applicable taxes
Sq. Footage: 1625 sq. ft.
Rooms (not including bath): 4
Bathrooms: 1 and 1/2
Interior Designer: Connie Beale
Note Bene: The suite offers views of the city on its private outdoor terrace.
Official Description:
The Park Avenue Suite offers views of the city with a private terrace. Connie Beale, Interior Designer, used aqua and red schemes throughout the suite for a traditional feel like a Park Avenue apartment. The main doorway enters into a lovely living room overlooking the private terrace with a custom-made mahogany desk and beautifully appointed matching chairs, coffee tables and couch. The den has a more clubby and cozy feel featuring comfortable leather chairs with a matching couch. Book cases filled with the Classics as well as a built-in television and entertainment center are highlighted. The dining area is large and has a kitchen attached for those who would like to entertain on their own. The outdoor terrace is also ideal for entertaining due to its size and furniture with a gas grill. The bedroom also looks out on the terrace with authentic artwork. The room is very spacious with its own bathroom, seating area, and private outdoor balcony.
The Regency, A Loews Hotel, Official Site
The Regency, A Loews Hotel, Five Star Alliance
Move Over Four Seasons; Rosewood Comes to Menlo Park
March 6, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The new Four Seasons Silicon Valley may have staked its claim to the luxury market in Palo Alto, but now Rosewood's moving in:
Stanford University and Rosewood Hotels and Resorts announced that they are working on plans to develop a 120-room luxury hotel on a 21-acre site directly southeast of the Sand Hill Road/I-280 intersection in Menlo Park. The site, about one mile west of the Stanford campus, is adjacent to land where some of the nation's foremost venture capital firms and other prestigious businesses are situated.Looks like world-class luxury lodging galore for business travelers.
Early Spring Special Rates at Wynn Las Vegas
March 3, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Celebrate spring in style with some superb rates at Wynn's Las Vegas masterpiece. The only spot on the Las Vegas Strip with its own 18-hole championship golf course. Everything about this place is over-the-top opulent: grandiose casino (of course), a whopping 19 fine dining restaurants boasting celebrity chefs, loads of retail and convention space. And the rooms. The Tower Suites wing have their own VIP check-in, concierge, and hotel entry, but the resort's other rooms hardly skimp on the luxury: posh entertaining and living areas with staggering views over the Strip, wet bars, marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, and chic, comfortable bedrooms. For a limited time this spring, take advantage of the Early Spring Special Rates. Resort room from $179 a night, Parlor Suite from $459 a night, Salon Suite from $659 a night. Offer available March 19, 20, and 26-28 and April 2, 3, and 9, 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17. Rate available Sunday-Thursday only.
Wynn Las Vegas, Official Site
Wynn Las Vegas, Five Star Alliance


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Crater Lake National Park, situated in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, is well-known for being home to the deepest lake in the United States and the seventh deepest in the world. The 1,943 foot deep lake lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, and was created when the 12,000 foot high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 year ago following a large eruption. Because the lake is filled almost entirely by snowfall, it is one of the clearest lakes in the world.
Crater Lake National Park is comprised of 183,224 acres of mountains, peaks, evergreen forests, and lake. The ranging elevations throughout the park provide diverse habitats for an array of wildlife and make for an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom.


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Beyond Heroes And Holidays / Edition 2by Enid Lee, Deborah Menkart, Margo Okazawa-Rey
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Pub. Date: 02/01/2007
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An incredible, informative, collection of essays, articles, analysis, interviews, primary documents and interactive & interdisciplinary teaching aids on civil rights, movement building, and what it means for all of the inhabitants of the planet. With sections on Critical Literacy, The Arts, Mathematics, Technology, Science, Geography, Language, School-Wide Activities, Holidays and Heritage, Talking Back, Early Childhood, Readings and Teaching Aids. Packed into nearly 450 oversize pages are photographs, songs, statements, and work form the likes of such great writers, historians, and activists as Bill Bigelow, James Loewen, Peggy Mcintosh, Luis Rodirguez, Kai James, Clem Marshall, Marta Urquilla, Julie Bisson, the editors and dozens more. What a treasure trove. And what a vital (and useful) tool.
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Acknowledgments viii
Introduction ix
School Staff, Family and Community Development 1
Overview 2
Anti-Racist Education: Pulling Together to Close the Gaps Enid Lee 3
Educating for Equality: Forging a Shared Vision Louise Derman-Sparks 13
Affirmation, Solidarity and Critique: Moving Beyond Tolerance in Education Sonia Nieto
Educating for Critical Practice Margo Okazawa-Rey 30
Approaches to Multicultural Curriculum Reform James A. Banks 37
Lessons Learned 39
Teaching Whites About Racism Christine Sleeter 40
White Racial Identity and Anti-Racist Education: A Catalyst for Change Sandra M. Lawrence Beverly Daniel Tatum 49
The True Colors of the New Jim Toomey: Transformation, Integrity, Trust in Educating Teachers About Oppression Cindy Cohen 57
Activities for Workshops, Courses and Institutes 69
Personal Cultural History Exercise Margo Okazawa-Rey 70
De-Tracking the Tracking Dialogue Deborah Menkart 73
Tracking Teacher Expectations and Student Outcomes Noni Mendoza Reis Irene McGinty 76
What Is the Bias Here? Staff Development for Critical Literacy 80
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack Peggy McIntosh 83
White Privilege in Schools Ruth Anne Olson 87
Developing Positive Racial Attitudes$dCIBC 89
Readings 91
Do You Know Where the Parents of Your Children Are? Hugh McKeown 92
Why Do You Force Your Ways? Frank Fingarsen 96
Growing Up Gay Katherine Whitlock 98
Understanding the Needs of Youth: "Who 'You Calling Violent?" Luis Rodriguez 103
A B.S. in Education (Poem) Toni Blackman 108
When the Frame Becomes the Picture Clem Marshall 109
Dear High School Teacher Kai James 114
Dear Principal Muriel Clarke 116
What I've Learned About Undoing Racism Andrea Ayvazian 118
Distancing Behaviors Often Used by White People James Edler Bruce Irons 120
"Every one of our teachers believed in us." (Essay) Debbie Wei 121
Butterflies (Short Story) Patricia Grace 122
Reading Between the Lines: Critical Literacy 123
Lies My Textbook Told Me: Racism and Anti-Racism in U.S. History James Loewen 124
The Men (Poem) E. Ethelbert Miller 131
Bias in Children's Movies: Pocahontas Tom Roderick Laura McClure Chief Roy Crazy Horse 132
So Mexicans Are Taking Jobs from Americans (Poem) Jimmy Santiago Baca 137
Arab Stereotypes and American Educators Marvin Wingfield Bushra Karaman 138
Media Myths Contribute to Hunger in Africa Deborah Menkart 143
Language 145
The Best of Both Worlds Marlene Carter 146
Language Diversity and Learning Lisa Delpit 154
"Say 'ask,' Deneese" (Story Excerpt) A. J. Verdelle[greater than or equal] 165
Racism in the English Language Robert B. Moore 166
Yuba City School (Poem) Chitra Divakaruni 170
Equity and Literacy: The Challenge of the Decade Enid Lee 171
Bilingual Education: Talking Points J. David Ramirez 178
Linguistic Human Rights and Education Alma Flor Ada 187
Lessons for the Classroom 191
Early Childhood 192
Activism and Preschool Children Louise Derman-Sparks 193
Redefining the Norm: Early Childhood Anti-Bias Strategies Ellen Wolpert 198
Social Studies and Language Arts 215
Students' Stories in Action Comics Debbie Wei 216
Para Teresa (Poem) Ines Hernandez-Avila 226
Portrait Poems: Stepping into the World of Others Linda Christensen 228
Mountains of Prejudice; Streams of Justice: The Cherokee/Seminole Removal Role Play Bill Bigelow 231
The Institutionalization of Racism Deborah Menkart 240
Violence, the KKK, and the Struggle for Equality$dNEA$dCIB CEA 247
The Business of Drugs Deborah Menkart 264
The Cost of an Election Ben Forbes 275
Exclusion-Chinese in 19th Century America Debbie Wei 281
Angel Island Debbie Wei 291
Paradise and the Politics of Tourist Hawai'i Wayne Au 293
Mathematics 299
Exploring Economic Inequities Jan M. Goodman 301
Reading the World with Math: Goals for a Critical Mathematical Literacy Curriculum Marilyn Frankenstein 306
The Algebra Project Liz Hottel 313
Science and Geography 314
A Question of Biology: Are the Races Different? Richard C. Lewontin 315
An Issues Approach to Chemistry 320
A Theme for Biology: Crop Diversity Louis Werner 322
Environmental Racism and Native American Reservations Lynette Selkurt 323
The Arts 325
Taking a Stand: Student-Led Drama and Dialogue Karen Donaldson 326
Busting Ads with Art Liz Hottel 329
Technology 331
Global Learning Networks: Gaining Perspective on Our Lives with Distance Kristin Brown Jim Cummins Enid Figueroa Dennis Sayers 332
On the Road to Cultural Bias: A Critique of "The Oregon Trail" CD-ROM Bill Bigelow 351
Schoolwide Activities 361
Cultural Clubs in Public Schools Bakari Chavanu 362
School Mascots Barbara Miner 366
Girl Power Lisa Berndt Amy Epstein Valerie Minor 368
Holidays and Heritage 373
Heritage Months and Celebrations: Some Considerations Deborah Menkart 374
Holidays: An Anti-Bias Approach Julie Bisson 377
A Native Perspective on Thanksgiving 379
Asian American (Poem) Joyce Miyamoto 381
Activists for Social Change 382
La Llorona: Exploring Myth and Reality Marta Urquilla 390
Where I'm From: Inviting Student Lives into the Classroom Linda Christensen 392
Negotiating Pitfalls and Possibilities: Presenting Folk Arts in the Schools Debora Kodish William Westerman 396
On the Question of Race (Poem) Quique Aviles Michelle Banks 401
Talking Back 403
Looking Through an Anti-Racist Lens Enid Lee 404
Compassion and Improvisation: Learning to Stand Up For Others Linda Christensen 407
"Talking Back" Stories 409
Glossary 421
Word Power 422
Index 427
About the Editors 433
About Teaching for Change 434
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"I play quarterback, running back, fullback, linebacker, and my freshman year I played the offensive line...so pretty much all of them," said Krull.
That's gotta be hard to pick a favorite.
"I'd have to go with the quarterback spot," said Krull. "It's a lot of fun, it's a lot of pressure, but I enjoy being out there with the team and having them all around you and being able to help the team even more."
Off the field, we find out how well Dayton is doing in the classroom.
"Right now I have a 4.0," said Krull. "Yep, very well...grades are very important to me. "Obviously without the grades, you can't play sports and in my family, it's grades first. In my family, my parents really push it hard so I appreciate that."
He's only a junior, but he's already looking beyond his senior year.
Yeah I'm definitely going to go to college," said Krull. "at least a four-year university, that's for sure."
Sure there's other options, but I always have to ask...Coug or Vandal?
"Right now, I want to go to WSU," said Krull. "That's my main goal, is to go to WSU."
Aside from his aunt going there and making him a Cougar fan, he already knows what he wants to major in.
"I want to go into criminal justice, and I hear they have a really good criminal justice program up there," said Krull. "So I would love nothing more than to go up there."
As much as he is mostly set on going to WSU, sports still dominate in his mind.
"If I was to get a scholarship to play football or basketball, even to a junior college, I would go there," said Krull. "I really want to play sports in college, so even if that means going off my future, or my previous life goals of going to WSU, I would do it."
Off the field and out of the classroom, you can find him by the river.
"I enjoy fishing...fishing is one of my favorite hobbies," said Krull. "I do it almost every weekend and I love this time of season because the steelhead are running."
As for his hero? you gotta love mom!
"My mom would definitely be my first pick," said Krull. "Just cause she's a great example for me and she's definitely the best mom I could ever ask for. "And, I don't know, just watching her and...I know she had some rough things happen so just watching her and knowing she got through it just gives me...shows me that I can get through anything I need to."
Dayton is humbled to have been selected as this week's P1FCU Athlete of the Week.
"It really feels good," said Krull. "I mean, obviously there's a lot of other really hard working people out there and to know that you got nominated, it feels pretty good to know that you got recognized."
Finally, Dayton leaves us with his favorite quote which is one we should all live by.
"You miss every shot that you don't take," said Krull.
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|Austin Rivers commits to Duke
|09.30.10 at 12:16 pm ET
Celtics coach Doc Rivers' son, Austin Rivers, the No. 1 high school basketball recruit in the Class of 2011, has committed to Duke University, according to ESPN.com.
"He picked Duke because of [Mike Krzyzewski] and his staff," his high school coach, David Bailey, told the website. "There is a ton of tradition at Duke, and it was the best place for him from a basketball and academic standpoint."
The 6-foot-4, 189-pound Rivers averaged 24.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for Winter Park (Fla.) High last season, capturing ESPN RISE National Junior Player of the Year honors.
|Rivers on D&C: 'Let's do it year to year'
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Celtics coach Doc Rivers joined the Dennis & Callahan show to talk about the upcoming season. Rivers discussed a number of topics, including the early odds that he wouldn't be back in Boston after last season, and how the new additions will help the team.
"The last three years have been a joy," Rivers said. "I've been allowed to coach. I've been allowed to tell them to do things. They've done them, and so when you get a group like that you want to extend that group. Now we've added some more guys; Shaq, Jermaine, and I'm hoping they're the same way, and I think they will be."
[To hear the full interview, visit the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page.]
Odds were that you wouldn't be back as coach after last season. What changed in the offseason that made you want to come back?
Well, I just delayed it for a year. Honestly guys, I had shipped my car home, most of my clothes home, so at that point, you were right. The reason I kept saying I can't a decision doing this in the year, is because it's too emotional, number one, you're too close to it. Getting away was good for me, it was good for my family.
We're sitting around, and the two kids are in high school, and the first thing they said was, 'Listen, this is not on us, number one. And you're a coach, that's what you do.' My young one was the best, he actually said it. He said, 'I can't imagine you leaving the group that you have.' He said I would feel awful about that if you left Kevin Garnett and that group.
And my wife thought the same thing, so that part of it was easy. And then the second part for me, was do you want to come back and do it? I love what I do, I love the guys that I coach, and you guys have been around this longer than me I'm going to say. You don't get special groups a lot when you're a coach, and you should try to extend it as long as you can.
The way Danny [Ainge] has lined things up, it seems players have been signed for two years for the most part. You're just talking about one year.
Yeah, you know, I told Danny and them, I didn't want to go through the extension and walk away. I said let's just do it year to year. That's what it's going to be anyway. The risk is on me, really. It's not them. You know, Wyc [Grousbeck] and the owners, they offered a long deal, and it wasn't anything that I didn't like, it was great. I just thought it would be right by them to not walk out of a deal. I thought it would be better to just do a year-to-year deal. Read the rest of this entry »
|Celtics practice report: O'Neals pass first test
|09.28.10 at 5:51 pm ET
NEWPORT, R.I. — It was hot inside Rodgers Recreation Center at Salve Regina University Tuesday, where the Celtics held their first practice of the 2010-11 season.
How hot?
"Way too warm, felt like the [Boston] Garden in the '80s," said Doc Rivers, who played in his share of summer playoff games vs. the Celtics during his years with the Hawks.
"It a little humid in here, a little warm," said Jermaine O'Neal, who felt the players did a "pretty good" job dealing with the heat.
Rivers felt that the temperature inside the gym — best guess was somewhere in the low 90s — "didn't help" the players during a three-plus hour session, but he wasn't going to make excuses.
"I think that we're not in great shape, personally," said Rivers. "I don't think that we've come back in the condition that we want. So we're going to have to come back in better shape."
— It was the first day as a member of the Celtics for both Shaquille and Jermaine O'Neal. Rivers was pleased with the efforts of both.
"Shaq was great, actually. He looked fine," said Rivers, who when asked about Jermaine O'Neal noted, "What did I see [from him]? He's going to help us.
Both O'Neals were seen practicing with the first team [the media was allowed to watch the last 20 minutes or so of the session] but it was Shaquille O'Neal who spent some time with the second unit ' "The White Team" ' that also included Delonte West, Nate Robinson and Marquis Daniels.
"My game is real limited," Shaq said when asked if he preferred to start or come off the bench. "I know to look for [Kevin] Garnett and to look for my shooters. I've always played with great big men and great shooters, so it's no different.
"I'm not going to be playing 30-40 minutes a game, just 20-30."
Jermaine O'Neal didn't seem concerned about the starter/reserve situation, either.
|Doc Rivers Q&A: 'Kevin was phenomenal'
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NEWPORT, R.I. – With a three-plus hour opening practice in the books. Doc Rivers spoke to the media at Salve Regina University, host of the Celtics training camp until the end of week. Here are a few highlights:
How was the level of conditioning?
"They didn't hold up very well, honestly. It was a long practice, a lot of talking as you can tell (Rivers was nursing a hoarse voice). We won't go three hours every day but we needed it. I think we're not in great shape, personally. I think we've come back in the condition we want."
How was Shaquille O'Neal's first practice?
"Shaq was great, actually. He looked fine."
A year ago Kevin Garnett was limping through the first day of camp. A big difference a year later?
"Kevin was phenomenal, really, yeah. Explosive."
Warm in the gym today (and it was — must've been close to 90 degrees). Was that done on purpose?
"No, it's too warm. That didn't help practice, honestly. Way to warm — feels like the Garden in the 1980s."
What did you see out of Jermaine O' Neal?
"Just one practice, you know? What did I see? He's gonna help us."
How hard was it for Kendrick Perkins to watch practice?
"I'm sure it was hard, it was hard for me to watch practice at times. That's going to be tough for Perk. I've been there. That's going to be really tough, a tough thing to do. He's a great kid, he'll get through it, but it's not going to be easy."
What will Von Wafer's role be?
"He's got to make his role. He's young, he's got a lot of guys in front of him right now. He's a guy coming off the bench and being a good practice player until he can get in front of somebody."
Comments made by Big Baby at Media Day (doesn't know his role)?
"I think he's living up to [The Big Baby moniker] again … if Baby doesn't know what his role is by now, I guess he'll be sitting down a lot. It's just that simple."
|Paul Pierce on Doc Rivers' return: 'That was huge'
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In our countdown of the Celtics 10 most important offseason developments, we gave the top spot to Doc Rivers' decision to return to the bench. Paul Pierce backed that up at media day Monday
"I think the most important thing was Doc coming back," Pierce said. "That was huge. It would have been a tougher decision on me truthfully. It would have been a domino effect. If you had seen Doc leave, I honestly believe that we probably wouldn't have re-signed Ray [Allen]. We probably wouldn't have went after Shaq, re-signed Nate [Robinson]. We probably would have seen rebuilding here"
Pierce also acknowledged that he wouldn't have wanted to be involved with another rebuilding effort at this point in his career.
|Why Doc Rivers is the 'perfect coach' for C's
|09.27.10 at 11:53 pm ET
WALTHAM — Celtics head coach Doc Rivers believes he enters the season with the most talented group he's ever coached, with more depth than the 2008 team that won the NBA title.
"You could make the case the 2008 team had more talent because they were younger. Kevin [Garnett] was at the peak of his health at that point so that has changed just a little bit. We're hoping that all the guys on the bench are as good as their names. We don't know that, either."
One thing Rivers does know is the "O'Neal Brothers" – as he labeled the unrelated Shaquille and Jermaine on Monday – gives the Celtics as much in size as name recognition and the two will fight for the starting center's job while Kendrick Perkins rehabs his right knee."
Rivers has Delonte West on the bench. He has Nate Robinson on the bench. He Marquis Daniels on the bench. No team north of Miami can bring the depth to the court that the Celtics will bring this season.
"But I like the group as far as talent," Rivers added. "A lot of the guys we've added, they've won. They've done a lot of winning if they haven't been the winner [of the NBA title] and they are tough. A lot of them are tough guys, and I think that is good for our team."
Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said Monday he believes Rivers is the "perfect coach" for the veteran group of superstars he's assembled to make another run at the franchise's 18th NBA title. Rivers, Ainge and the rest of the Celtics spoke at Media Day about how ready and primed this group is to make it back to the promised land.
"Yeah, we'll see about that, that's for sure," Rivers laughed when told what Ainge said. "We have a lot of personalities, there's no doubt about that, probably more than we've ever had. Having said that, I also think this is the most talented group we've had, as far as deep, on the bench."
The Celtics are trying to get back to the NBA Finals again next June for the third time in four seasons and avenge their Game 7 loss last June to the Lakers. The Celtics lead the Lakers 17 titles to 16.
Rivers went back with his coaching staff in August and made them all watch just how close they were to No. 18.
"I don't think you ever get over it," Rivers said. "I made my staff watch it. We watched it together about a month ago. So, I don't think you ever get over it. Whenever I see anything [involving Game 7], they always show the damn celebration and all that. That's not anything I want to watch. Hell, I'm not over Game 7 Celtics-Atlanta Hawks [1987], so I'm certainly not going to be over this.
"It does in some ways. It wants you to get it started again so you can get back there. So yeah, in that way it does. But other than that, you have to move forward. It has to push you a little bit. There's no doubt."
One thing Rivers did take from watching again was just how big a role the third-quarter injury to Paul Pierce played in the final devastating outcome.
"It's easier to watch it the second time," Rivers said. "It's still emotional, it always will be. You watch it and you looked at all the opportunities you did have in that in that game. You saw some things you didn't see. I didn't realize the Paul injury was bigger, that little injury, was bigger than I thought it was during the game.
"I think [Celtics' lead] was 12 when he went out. It was only a three-minute period, but when he came back in it was four or six and that was the game. That was in the third quarter and I thought that was the turning point in the game. Nothing in the fourth quarter was different than what I saw. It was more the third quarter I thought changed the game.
In the wake of Game 7 in the locker room, Rivers also admitted Monday that he thought that was it for this group together under his direction.
"Yeah, because I wasn't sure of what I was going to do at that time," he said. "I knew Rasheed [Wallace] wasn't coming back, he told me that before the game. I was, at that time, leaning heavily toward not coming back. Yeah, in the locker room I actually thought that was going to be the last time, at that point, that I would see all these guys together.
"And even if I did come back, I knew it wouldn't be the same team. I knew we were going to have to make changes. I knew at that time, and no one else knew, the extent of Perk's injury so I knew he wouldn't be back until late in next year."
But he does get another chance to prove – as Pierce believes – that he's one of the best coaches in the NBA.
Just how many games can this group win this regular season?
"How many games we play, 82? Ok," Rivers laughed.
Rivers would be just happy with 16 in the playoffs when it matters most.
|Nate Robinson on Twitter, his role and 'Kazaam'
|09.23.10 at 4:32 pm ET
QUINCY — If you're one of Nate Robinson's 153,448 followers on Twitter, then you know the backup Celtics guard isn't afraid to share his thoughts.
"Nate's talking? That's a news flash," Doc Rivers quipped at the team's annual golf fundraiser to support The Shamrock Foundation.
And Twitter is one of Robinson's favorite places to chirp. He's posted 79 tweets (@nate_robinson) since Monday, including what appeared to be his own telephone number followed by "text me NOW" last night.
That behavior made you wonder if Robinson was living up to his self-proclaimed nickname, Donkey, but it turns out that was a prank on one of his friends.
"That wasn't my phone number," explained Robinson, laughing. "That's my friend's number. … I don't put up my information. I just joke around with my friends. Hopefully, none of my friends put my number up."
When he first started Twitter, Robinson actually did post his personal phone number, accidentally, while attempting to send Quentin Richardson a private message.
"All of a sudden, I was like, 'Why are all of these people calling my phone?'" he said. "It was pretty funny ' but never again."
On Twitter, pretty much no topic is off limits for Robinson. He's discussed everything from relationship advice to potential tattoos to nutrition tips.
"It takes time out of your day," he said. "When you're bored, you can go on Twitter, and by the time you're done, three or four hours go by. It's fun. You keep up with the world, I guess. I think it's one of the best creations of the last two years."
So, who does Robinson follow on Twitter? Other than his teammates, opponents and a slew of football players, his three favorites are rapper Fabolous ("He's got a lot of interesting things to say"), boxer Floyd Mayweather ("he's pretty funny") and comedian Kevin Hart ("a lot of comedians are pretty funny, because it's their job").
Nate Robinson: On basketball
When he's not tweeting, Robinson finds time to play a little basketball.
After seeing limited playing time for the Celtics following last season's trade from New York, he had at least one breakout performance in each of the final three series of Boston's playoff run, including the 12-point performance in Game 4 of the finals that led to the infamous "Shrek and Donkey" press conference.
Building off that momentum, the 5-foot-9 former University of Washington star hopes to contribute to this year's team, in any way he can.
"I love the game of basketball," he said. "That's never going to change. For me to get a training camp in with the Celtics, that's only going to help me out with knowing exactly what Doc wants from me, how to play and getting in where I fit in, which is me playing with energy. I don't try to do too much. I've just got to play my game."
Nothing is set in stone for Robinson this season, especially with the re-acquisition of Delonte West. They'll be battling for playing time behind Rajon Rondo, but Rivers believes that Robinson's participation in a Celtics training camp can only help.
"It'll be important," said Rivers. "It'll help him understand what we're running better, and it'll help us understand him a little better as well. It'll be good for both of us."
Nate Robinson: On Shaq
Robinson and Shaquille O'Neal share adjacent lockers this season, and they're getting to know each other ' perhaps a little too well.
"I've been a Shaq fan since I was a little boy, so I've been teasing him about all the movies he's been in," Robinson said. "He's awesome. His locker is right next to mine, so it's kind of cool. Every day, he comes in with these Superman pajamas. I'm kinda getting tired of those already, but he's a real fun guy. He's one of those guys who I can always tell my kids, 'I played with one of the all-time greats.'"
Oddly, Shaq (@THE_REAL_SHAQ) doesn't follow Robinson on Twitter yet. Maybe it's all those digs about Shaq's movie career, like, "Yo, my locker is right next to Kazaam" …
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Review: Francis Ford Coppola firebombs Toronto with awful, witless 'Twixt'
Francis Ford Coppola has produced some of the finest movies of all time, and when he is gone, there is no doubt in my mind that his work will live on. As long as people are watching movies, they will be watching "The Conversation" and his "Godfather" films and "Apocalypse Now." No doubt about it.
Having said that, his latest film "Twixt" is so bad that it feels like a practical joke. It's so bad that I can't believe anyone who has ever seen "The Conversation" made this film, much less the person who actually made it.
I am still having trouble processing what I sat through at the film's first press screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. I've seen plenty of bad films by good filmmakers, and even in those bad films, I can still see the identity of the filmmaker. I can still see their fingerprints on the work. With films I haven't liked this week like "A Dangerous Method" or "Wuthering Heights," I can still have a conversation about how the filmmaker's craft is evident in what they do, and ultimately, my reactions boil down to how I feel about choices they made. I may not like those choices, but I can see the reasoning behind them.
"Twixt," though, is incomprehensible as the work of someone who has made other films, much less good films. It is so terribly made, so inept on a basic storytelling level, that it is unclear what would have motivated any of the decisions behind it. When I saw the presentation that he made at Comic-Con, he talked about his decision to use 3D in this film in a few key moments, and he talked about the presentation of Abel Gance's "Napoleon" that he helped put together in the '80s. In that film, Gance only used the three-screen Polyvision process for certain sequences, with the majority of the film told using only the center screen. In that spirit, there are two sequences in "Twixt" that use 3D, and in each case, there is an onscreen effect that looks like someone putting on glasses to signal that the sequence is beginning. Intriguing as a notion, but in practice? Absolutely useless. The 3D sequences in this film add nothing thematically or in terms of dramatic impact. This may be the ultimate example of cheap empty gimmick, and if this is what a former master like Coppola thinks of as the way forward, then let's jump ship and never mention the process again.
Val Kilmer stars here, and like Coppola, he is a ghost of the talent we once knew. There are little hints here and there of the razor-sharp wit and comic timing that once defined Kilmer, and somewhere in the bloat that enfolds him now, I can still see the preposterous beauty of his Jim Morrison days. In some ways, that makes him ideal casting for Hall Baltimore, a sub-Stephen King horror writer who has had marginal success with a series of books about witches. He doesn't care about his craft at all at this point, though, and he's on a depressing, soul-crushing book tour for his latest, using each stop as an excuse to get shitfaced and pass out in some anonymous hotel room. He's constantly battling with his wife (played by Joanne Whalley, Kilmer's real-life ex) over Skype, and she's threatening to sell off some of his prized possessions unless he can come up with more money to cover their mounting debt.
Then he stops in the small town of Swan Valley, where he meets Bobby LaGrange, a bizarre local sheriff who wants to be a horror author, played by Bruce Dern. I will never forget that his name in the film is Bobby LaGrange because he tells us about 10,487,574,734 times in the movie. The whole name. Dern tells Baltimore that there is plenty to write about in Swan Valley, and they should collaborate on something. He takes him to a morgue to see a body with a stake driven through its chest. He tells him about the old clock tower with seven faces, none of which have the same time. He tells him about the weird kids across the lake, led by the mysterious Flamingo, who are said to be evil. It's enough to intrigue Hall, but it's not until he has a long florid nightmare involving a strange little girl named V (Elle Fanning) and Edgar Allen Poe (Ben Chaplin) that he decides to stay and sort out this story that seems to be brewing.
All of this sounds fairly coherent, and I'm sure there is a way this could have worked. I don't even mind that Coppola went experimental here. I like that Coppola has always been adventurous. He has never done things the easy way, and because of his spirit of innovation, he's pushed the industry forward in many ways that people don't even realize now, like non-linear editing and the use of video. The problem here is that the narrative he's telling is so garbled, so choked by style that doesn't work, that it's meaningless. I don't care at all because there is this oppressive level of artifice from the very first frame. His use of black and white and color in certain scenes reminds me of "Rumble Fish," and the nakedly video look of the film harkens back in some ways to "One From The Heart," but both of those films accomplish their tricks much more completely.
And the story itself is so ridiculous, so riddled with silly cliche, that I can't take it seriously as a nightmare or as a story. I was always keenly aware that this was Val Kilmer and Bruce Dern, and it never feels like they're playing characters. It's just phony, stilted and strange and intentionally oblique. Elle Fanning can be very good in the right films. I liked her work in "Somewhere," and she might be the very best thing about "Super 8," but this? She's stranded by the preposterous screenplay, and she's not the sort of actor who can spin weak material into gold. Coppola has started referring to himself as "the world's oldest film student," but if this was a student film that someone turned in to me as an instructor, I would fail them. The use of Poe feels like empty pretension, layered in simply because Coppola likes Poe. He doesn't add anything to the film thematically, and he makes for a very silly and overly serious spirit guide to Kilmer, leading him through what starts as the story of Swan Valley but eventually becomes the story of Hall Baltimore's own failure as a father and a husband. Again… there's a way that could work and maybe even be powerful, but by the time Kilmer is stranded on a dream cliff, weeping about the motorboat tragedy that changed his life, I just wanted out of the theater. Kilmer's grief is resolutely false, and it's just uncomfortable watching him wallow.
At Comic-Con this summer, the "Twixt" panel may have been one of the strangest moments of the year. Coppola talked about taking this film on tour and, working with composer Dan Deacon, who does the score for the movie, doing a live remix version of the film for audiences. As he said this summer, "Cinema is young. Barely 100 years old. Cinema has many more surprises that you and your children will eventually see. We're still at the beginning of this expression of sound and image. Music and theater are thousands of years old. Cinema is a baby. I was taken aback when I heard certain execs say they were going to make all their films in 3D, as if this was a magic fix. Cinema has many surprises up its sleeve." I admire the thought, but by the time Coppola was showing us random clips in random order, filling them out with alternate takes and empty effects, and Dan Deacon had this electronic drone going while Coppola and Kilmer chanted "Nos-fer-AAAAAA-tu" into microphones, I was flat out laughing. It was ridiculous and added nothing to the moments we were looking at. Thankfully, what we saw was the "real" version of the film, the finished version that will eventually be released, and we weren't subjected to two hours of watching my grandfather try to program the VCR.
I wish I liked this era of Coppola's work. I want to like "Youth Without Youth" and "Tetro" and "Twixt." I want to go on this big adventure with one of the most important film artists of my developmental years. I want to see these experiments pay off in real artistic dividends. But based on the evidence of "Twixt," he's on a downward trajectory, and a rapid one. I've seen some awful films this year, movies that I would never voluntarily sit through again, movies like "Apollo 18" and "The Caller," but those movies were made by people I had no expectations for, so the disappointment was momentary, then gone. In this case, of course I had expectations. And when one critic told me that the film isn't a horror film, so it's absolute failure to be scary in any way isn't an issue, I have to return to what Coppola himself said this summer. "I used to be a camp counsellor. I would read to my nine boys, and I read the entire book of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' to them. I love that book, and I also love American horror authors and the great tradition of gothic romance. Those of you who have read Poe know what I'm talking about. There's no question that all of those things are part of my work on 'Twixt.'" According to him, he was absolutely working in the tradition of gothic horror, and it's a total whiff. The only reason I'm not giving this a pure F is because he can still compose a shot, even if the photography by Mihai Malaimare Jr. has this ugly shot-on-video quality that I guess was an intentional choice.
As far as his use of 3D goes, it's nothing. It's pointless. It's basically two short sequences, and if you've ever wanted to see a clock's gears turn towards you a few times, then buckle up for the ride of your life. Otherwise, I can't imagine what effect he thinks he's accomplishing here, or what thematic point his use of 3D might satisfy. He might as well just have someone bouncing a paddle ball right at the audience for all the imagination on display in these scenes. This is sub-"Gorilla At Large" stupid. I wish Coppola nothing but success in the future. I know I will always love his films from the past. But right now? Today? There is nothing whatsoever I can recommend about this movie, either in the remixed live version or in this finished form. By far, this is the biggest failure of 2011.
"Twixt" does not currently have American distribution. I am not surprised.