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Friday, April 12, 2013
In Pursuit of Variety
I'm working with students on one of my favorite projects in the two-semester Word and Image sequence: the cinematic narrative problem. I've discussed it in this space from time to time, because it's such an interesting teaching challenge. 80 to 100 shots, drawn with Sharpies or brush pens to keep things simple, strung like beads on a necklace to tell a clear story. Packaged and played with nothing more complex than iMovie. In a sustained post on comics and cinema a few years back, I described the sequential narrative that must proceed one action or unit of information at a time, sans narrator.
Unlike an illustration, which may present a central focus with multiple secondary foci, a filmic image must show a single [new] thing at a single time to communicate a story. We are easily overwhelmed by motion and spectacle, so the carpentry of the story telling must be rigorously simple. We must know who is doing what where, but we must learn those things one at a time...
In the last several classes, students have made progress on charting their stories one frame at a time. A welcome development, to be sure. But yesterday's session revealed a certain plodding quality to the image-making itself. "The lights are out," I whined. "I have my popcorn. I'm ready to watch a movie." But movies are dynamic; these things were highly static, more diagrammed than imagined.
And so. I grabbed a Sharpie and began to draw, to show some variety in construction. Specifically, kinds of variety. Knobs to turn. In our discussion, we identified at least four ways to vary images en route to a clear and dynamic story.
Most fundamentally, we can adjust point of view. From which perspective do we view the action? One of the prompts involves a spaceship. As it happened, we were looking at a decent number of straight-on views of two pilots (or two people standing around talking).
Well what if we move around vis-a-vis that action? My doodles show a single space pilot. (The rocket on the launching pad was a related example; what if we're looking down the fuselage, with our characters below and at a bit of a distance?)
Scale provides another opportunity to establish variety. That is, from wide shot to extreme close up is a big range.
Placement, too. If everything is centered in the frame (a bit of a problem) we miss chances to create interest, and even to heighten meaning. (That is, the runner at the far right isn't just running, he's accelerating out of the frame.) We also talked about orientation, or the angle of arrangement.
In the comics and cinema post, I cited Herge and Milt Caniff as examples; I'm returning to them here. Above, a page from Herge's King Ottokar's Sceptre adventure with Tintin, the tuft-headed young detective. The bad guys are escaping in an automobile; Tintin pursues them on a motorcycle; they slow down just a little to permit him to catch up; they brake suddenly, and he collides with the rear of the car. He's thrown over a hedge, out cold, as they speed away.
Love this shot. Er, panel.
Our point of view jumps all over the place. We're positioned to see the action in a clear and satisfying sequence which also remains interesting to us. We don't get bored.
But there's a temptation to see this as only a question of p.o.v. In fact, the page succeeds because the compositions are so good. All those issues noted above meet in the need for dynamic visual images. We had a few conversations yesterday about perpendicular relationships and perfect horizontality, in the classic second-grader earth-as-rectangular-strip-parallel-to-the-paper mode.
Above, I've made quick linear characterizations of thrust for the motorcycle chase page. Note: aside from the word balloon/boxes, there are almost no perfect horizontals. The lines are all diagonal!
As long as we're talking about diagonals, here's a nice page from Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy, a 70s revisiting of his famous manga and television vehicle. This page is perhaps a little less relevant to the problem at hand, but I include it to show the dynamism of the page.
Finally a quick look at a few Steve Canyon strips from 1948. Strictly speaking, talking of shots in comics is misleading. Panels differ from shots in two respects: one, (often, as in the chase scene above) they have variable proportions, unlike television (4x3) and movie theatre (16x9) screens. Two, they're really more like key frames, since there are missing spaces in time even when the scene is continuous. I make the point because the problem of visual variety is critical, but not quite as subject to continuity errors. For example, the silhouetted figures of the women in panel 2 yield to more even lighting in panel 3. We understand the shift as a formal device, not a light cue.
Above, a Sunday strip with a few panels of note.
The backlit silhouetted figure is a very useful device to create shape and establish mass.
Emphasis on figures alone as the compositional raw material, with elevated p.o.v. and manipulation of scale for dramatic effect.
A single, secondary middle value can be a kick in the pants–that is, can be used to provide mass slightly less dramatic than the yes/no of the silhouette.
These last thoughts are just technical supplements to the overarching point of this post: clarity is important, but so too are athletic storytelling and compositional panache.
Images: Herge, King Ottokar's Sceptre, a Tintin adventure that takes place in an imaginary eastern European county governed by a purportedly virtuous but besieged monarchy, 1939. Osamu Tezuka, Astro Boy No. 1, by Osamu Tezuka. Mighty Atom (Astro Boy to American audiences) was created in the 1950s. The creation myth, "The Birth of Astro Boy" was a later addition by Tezuka.English edition published by Dark Horse Comics, 2002. Milton Caniff, Steve Canyon daily comic strip, February 3, 1948; Sunday strip, August 1, 1948.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Pictorial Actions Update
Slow going at Graphic Tales this year, due to other projects. Bear with me.
I am working with students on a cinematic story delivered simply through iMovie. Here are a few scans of illustrations from To Catch a Thief, a novel by David Dodge that was anthologized in Reader's Digest Condensed Books in Winter 1952. RDCB were issued quarterly beginning in 1950, and became extremely popular. They were hardback editions but printed like paperbacks, on relatively low quality paper (at least early on), with illustrations. Through the mid 50s they used pretty good illustrators on handmade color separation projects. In such cases we get a key drawing overprinted on several runs of color masses. These things have a crude energy.
At any rate, I'm showing the illustrations for Thief to highlight two in particular, both of which are useful as cinematic snapshots of an action, in which the position of the "camera" puts us in a spot to see exactly what's necessary to follow the narrative.
Escape Example 1.
Escape Example 2. Both are somewhat complicated images, but made crystal clear through line and mass.
For more thoughts on clear narrative pictures, especially sequences of them, see Comics and Cinema, an earlier post on subject from a few years back. A primer of sorts.
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Anyone down to do some winter backpacking trips in Yosemite.
I was thinking of heading up to Snow Creek Lodge.
Are there any other lodges?
We could get 2-4 of us and head up to the lodge and then maybe do some day trips with this as a base.
The lodge has a fireplace and wood and is free and open to anyone.
The caveat is that it's about 6 miles to the lodge through snow.
I don't have all my gear yet. I'm upgrading everything now and will be ready in about 2 weeks.
So still plenty of planning time.
I'm also flexible on a trip (or another lodge).Dec 28, 2013 at 8:49 pm #2058379
You are likely to get some blank stares by calling it the Snow Creek Lodge.
Snow Creek Cabin is what everybody calls it. I was there the first time in 1980.
A better place to stay in winter is Ostrander Hut, but it is close to ten miles in. Reservations are necessary.
–B.G.–Dec 28, 2013 at 8:50 pm #2058380
Kevin BurtonBPL Member
@burtonatorLocale: norcal
are there any other backcountry cabins you know of?
Ostrander should competition with plenty of skiers, from my understanding.Dec 28, 2013 at 9:04 pm #2058384
Ostrander Hut holds 23 plus the hutmaster.
Snow Creek Cabin is much smaller. I think there were only eight of us total the last time that I was there, and it filled the place. So far this year, the snow is shallow, so you can probably find the place, assuming that you pick the GPS coordinates off a good map and then follow that.
Snow Flat Snow Surveyors Cabin is small, also, and it takes a master key to the park to get in there. However, it was very cozy.
Parsons Lodge at Tuolumne Meadows was big but drafty and hard to heat up by a fireplace. Getting access is tricky. There is a naturally carbonated spring within a short walk from the door, so bring some beverage powder.
The Tuolumne Meadows Ski Hut (a.k.a. the campground office) used to have room for about eight or ten, but it is first come, first served, free, always open. If it is full, you can snow camp behind the building and step inside to warm up if you are really cold. Been there, done that.
There are other smaller places, but they are either very hard to get to or else very hard to find once you get there. Plus, some are 120-year-old miner cabins that are falling down. They are better than nothing, depending on what the weather is like.
–B.G.–Dec 28, 2013 at 9:16 pm #2058388
The place that I did not mention is not currently operating for winter. Tioga Pass Resort is a mile east of Tioga Pass, right next to Highway 120. It is critically located for access to skiing in Tuolumne Meadows, even though it used to be rather expensive. Maybe it will re-open someday. Currently it is open in the summer only.
–B.G.–Dec 29, 2013 at 7:39 am #2058452
Anthony WestonBPL Member
@anthonywestonLocale: Southern CA
I'd like to go backpacking in Yosemite the conditions right now are perfect. In the summer we backpacked up the snow creek trail and stayed on the ridge opposite Half Dome. I'd like to do it again but I can't go until 1/11th.Dec 30, 2013 at 1:10 am #2058736
Morgan RucksBPL Member
I'm interested send me a pm with your email and lets plan a trip.Jan 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm #2063040
Richard NiemiBPL Member
@rickniemiLocale: Santa Cruz Mountains
I'm interested in doing some snow camping trips this winter. My preference is to camp and not stay in a lodge. I have snowshoes and skis. My preference is to ski. It's way more fun! I also have a season ski pass for Badger Pass (prey for snow) to practice my downhill with back country ski gear. I purchased a new setup last season. BTW – A Badger Pass season pass includes free lodging during the winter in one of Camp Curry's unheated tent cabins.
Rick NiemiJan 14, 2014 at 5:58 pm #2063365
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Making Brownies...Or How The End Began
Original Author: Krulltar
"Yeah, the market was out of fresh Brownies, so I had to get a frozen substitute." The frozen Pixie made a clinking sound has Krulltar tapped it on the counter to knock off the excess ice before dipping it in the batter and rolling it in seasoned breadcrumbs. "So, technically I'm making 'Grammy Krull's World Famous Pixes'."
"um, yuck!" Punkin and John said in unison.
"Pixies taste a little more 'gamey' than Brownies, but these aren't too bad." Krulltar said while biting into one he picked up off the cooling rack. After a few bites Krulltar's knees buckled as he almost fainted.
"You ok, big guy?" John squeeled as he tried propping Krulltar up.
"I felt a disturbance in the farce." Krulltar's eyes narrowed. "Lone Writer has decided to summon someone to lead their revolutionary army. We're doomed"
"It can't be that bad. Who could be stronger than you, Krulltar?" John asked.
"They summoned … my Mother."
"That's it man, game over man, game over!" Punkin yelled, waking Mr Skittles.


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Chateau d'Yquem 1996 750mlSauternes, Bordeaux$659.991996 was a textbook vintage that showcases Yquem's balance, elegance, and sheer class. Notes of vanilla cream, marmalade, honey and toasted nuts, this wine is impeccable with a seamless finish that goes on and on. Wonderful now but can be cellared for the next 50 years. Learn More
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Chateau d'Yquem 2010 750mlSauternes, Bordeaux$1,239.99Botrytis was late to arrive and yields where higher than normal, careful fruit selection gave way to a more delicate and restrained style that is brilliant and profound. The 2010 is revealing lovely apricots, citrus peel and honey with a gentle spice. The finish is long, clean and pure. Drink now or in the next 30 years. Learn More
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UCSD Medical Center, La Jolla, CA
PURPOSE: In patients with pulmonary venoocclusive disease (PVOD), intravenous prostacyclin therapy has been reported to cause life-threatening pulmonary edema and even death. We report 3 patients with presumed PVOD treated successfully with the inhaled prostacyclin, iloprost.
METHODS: Retrospective analysis of clnical characteristics, adverse events, and efficacy was performed in 3 patients meeting clnical criteria for PVOD. These criteria included "classic" findings on Chest CT, severe hypoxemia without intracardiac shunting, markedly reduced DLCO in the absence of interstitial lung disease, and worsening clinical status or gas exchange on oral bosentan.
RESULTS: All 3 patients were on sildenafil at the time of iloprost initiation. No adverse events were noted following iloprost and during follow-up of 12, 14, and 34 weeks.
CONCLUSION: In 3 patients with PVOD already on sildenafil, inhaled iloprost was well tolerated, did not lead to pulmonary edema, and was associated with improved symptoms.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Inhaled iloprost may represent a beneficial therapy in PVOD, without the risk associated with intravenous prostanoids.
DISCLOSURE: Rajeev Saggar, Grant monies (from industry related sources) 30000; Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc. 30000.
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A DRUG gang godfather called Jesus was arrested yesterday after his Christian
crime cult soaked Mexico in blood in a five-year reign of terror.
José de Jesús Méndez Vargas — known as El Chango or The Monkey — carried a
twisted version of the Bible and was guarded by 12 "apostles" as he oversaw
a campaign of murder, torture, kidnappings and corruption linked to 30,000
Méndez Vargas headed a huge empire dubbed The Family which supplies millions
of pounds worth of cocaine, marijuana and crystal meth to the US every year.
But his devoted army of followers were not allowed to touch the deadly
substances they peddled — and were forced to PRAY after honing
their shooting skills for clashes with police, troops and rival gangsters.
Méndez Vargas was arrested without a fight in the central Mexican state of
Aguascalientes in an operation which was saluted by President Felipe
Calderón as a "great blow" against organised crime.
The Family's terror campaign began in 2006 with an act of breathtaking horror
in the Sol y Sombra nightclub in a town called Uruapan, in Michoacán
Cartel members tossed five decapitated heads on to the dance floor with the
message: "The Family doesn't kill for money. It doesn't kill women. It
doesn't kill innocent people, only those who deserve to die. Know that this
is divine justice."
In the months that followed, thousands died as rival gangs fought back and a
sick "Christian" spin-off group formed, including one modelled on the
Crusaders of the Middle Ages, dubbed The Knights Templar.
Police reinforcements were drafted into Michoacán to confront the carnage —
but many were corrupted by the drug gangs and sucked into the burgeoning
The Family mercilessly killed cops it couldn't bribe — and directly challenged
the Government with the horrific murder of a dozen officers in July 2009.
The gang tortured and mutilated the 12 federal police agents and dumped their
bodies at the side of a mountain road with the message: "We will be waiting
for you here."
Yesterday Méndez Vargas was accused of being responsible for the transfer and
sale of cocaine, marijuana and crystal meth in various states of Mexico and
the US.
He is also accused of masterminding the kidnapping and killing of rival
gang members and had a £1.5million price on his head when he was finally
His arrest could signal the end of the cartel's reign after its founder,
Nazario Moreno González — known as El Más Loco or The Craziest One — died in
a shoot-out in December.
He laid down his organisation's "divine right" to eliminate enemies, had a
"Bible" of his own sayings published — which Méndez Vargas carried — and was
first to insist that his army of traffickers and hitmen stay off the drugs
that they sold.
The Family — or La Familia in Spanish — was part of Mexico's huge Gulf Cartel
but triggered a turf war when it became an independent drug-trafficking
Its trademark terror tactics included torture, mutilation, beheading gang
rivals and leaving messages warning off future challenges.
But the group's spiritual leader Moreno painted himself as a latterday Robin
Hood by weaving Christian teachings into his gang's code.
He studied controversial American evangelical Christian writer John Eldredge
and blended his theories on Christianity into his "Bible". The book centred
on Eldredge's message that Christians must have "a battle to fight, a beauty
to rescue and an adventure to live".
Moreno also insisted that one of Eldredge's books, Wild At Heart, was read in
schools throughout the Michoacán countryside.
The cartel won support by giving loans to farmers, businesses, schools and
churches, and advertised its generosity in newspapers and on giant
It also launched billboard campaigns promoting religion and family values,
opposed drug-taking and exploitation of women and even ran drug rehab
But it was simultaneously exporting drug misery to the US and other Mexican
states and presiding over a bloodbath during its turf war. One official
said: "We're talking about a seriously twisted creed — one which exports
vast amounts of deadly drugs while preaching about the dangers of
"It's a kind of religion responsible for the killing and mutilation of
thousands of people while professing to want only peace.
"Promotion through the ranks depended as much on gang members' devotion to
prayer as their skills during target practice."
A US drug enforcement source said: "They believe they are doing God's work and
pass out Bibles and money to the poor. La Familia Michoacána also gives
money to school and local officials." Moreno was killed in December during
two days of shootouts between Family forces and federal police.
After his death, the organisation split into warring factions, further
increasing the bloodshed across western Mexico.
But police said yesterday that Méndez Vargas's arrest removes the best-known
figurehead from the groups battling for control of Mexico's
multi-billion-dollar drugs industry.
Security forces will now step up the hunt for Enrique Plancarte Solís and
Servando Gómez Martínez — the feared leaders of The Family's Knights Templar
rivals. Federal security spokesman Alejandro Poire said yesterday that
Méndez Vargas's arrest meant 21 of the country's 37 worst drug traffickers
have now been captured or killed since 2009.
Government figures show more than 35,000 people have died in drug violence
since then but other sources say the figure is closer to 40,000.
The killing spree continued unabated yesterday as police and government
officials celebrated the landmark arrest.
Officials in the northern city of Durango say they have found 14 more bodies
in a mass grave, adding to the 250 corpses discovered since April.


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AUD/USD: Elliot wave analysis
Weekly. The pair keeps forming the wave III of the downside impulse. This wave looks powerful, stretched and rapid – just as it has to be.
Chart. Weekly AUD/USD
Daily. The marking on the daily chart shows that the pair keeps forming the wave [3] of III.
Chart. Daily AUD/USD
H8. We expect AUD/USD to keep falling in the near term with shallow corrections.
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✒G2 doesn't talk enough about men. As many of you repeatedly point out, particularly on the website, it's all the fault of the feminazis and their misandrist propaganda. Cochrane, Bidisha, Bindel, Barton: one day you will pay for your crimes against manity.
Last Friday, however, one lucky chap got a few minutes on the soapbox. Kevin Braddock was writing about the men's magazine Gaz7etta, whose target reader is apparently between 15 and 40, "confident" and "individual", with "varied interests and passions". Yes, yes, that could describe millions of males, but Gaz7etta's publishers add that he is "increasingly interested in culture and is more health-conscious". They call him "4D Man".
"This is hardly the first to attempt to redefine masculinity in the media age," Kevin pointed out. "We've read about the urban playboy, the new lad, the soft lad, the metropolitan and the Spurmo (Single Proud Unmarried Man Over Thirty), the himbo, the mIMbo (male instant-messaging boy) . . . But what maketh a man in the mirror of the media today? And are men really defined by their choice of glossy reading material?"
Of course they're bloody not, was the consensus at theguardian.com/g2. To avoid any more accusations of gender bias, we're going to quote one man and one woman.
Ladies first. "If you read fashion magazines," reckoned mauinglionz, "you must have no personality of your own, because you need to be told how to dress and behave. My boyfriend would be very difficult to put into any of these categories: he likes ale, football and boobs, but he also loves power ballads and doing his hair up to look like an 80s rock star, and even has a pair of animal print leggings. For the record, I hate them."
And now the bloke. "The majority of the time I know who I am and what I want," claimed dephectsim. "Men's mags are just a barrage of confusion for me – I read them and start thinking, 'Yeah, I aspire to own a suit like that from a niche London design house I've never heard of, and oh, I want that remote control toaster too . . . there's so much I'm missing out on.' Then I close said magazine and realise, with relief, I am quite happy as is. Phew."
✒ On Monday, it was back to business as normal, with Germaine Greer laying into DH Lawrence. "Lady Chatterley's Lover is a thoroughly nasty book," she wrote. "Lawrence has much the same view of the sexuality of women as Stephen Fry; they oblige because the men insist on the sex thing like dogs'.
"One thing the innocent reader will not learn from Lady Chatterley's Lover is how to fuck," Germaine complained. "Connie just lies there, apparently hallucinating . . ." As for masturbation, "Baden-Powell himself could not have managed a more horrifying account of the consequences."
Would this trigger a wide-ranging discussion of Lawrence's place in the literary canon? Well, yes, there was plenty of that in the 160-plus comments. But some of you were more exercised by that reference to the host of QI. On Twitter, @misscopeland denounced a "shameless attempt to draw Stephen Fry into this discussion". On the website, the charmingly named Eightinches announced: "I'd rather be stuck in a lift with Stephen Fry than you, Germaine, any day, of any week, of any year." But had he thought this through?
"I disagree," said MetaBob. "If you were stuck for say an hour, maybe, on account of Fry probably keeping you in good spirits with his wit and interesting little anecdotes, but if it were overnight, you'd be a great deal more likely to actually learn something from Germaine, to get embroiled in some strident analysis of matters rather than some 'clever' salon gossip."
Abethdin also favoured the professor over the quizmaster. "Greer in real life is a really interesting person," she reckoned. "I've never met Fry but if the reports of his life are anything like the truth, if I were stuck in a lift with him the most I'd be likely to get is a Twitter post reading 'stuck in lift with awful boring ordinary person'."
One of Fry's fans should really have piped up at this point. What we got was the more practical-minded Dracut. "I'd rather be stuck in a lift with a handyman. More chances of getting out sooner."
✒And what should we do once we escape our little metal prison? Demonstrate outside Lidl, perhaps. On Tuesday Patrick Barkham told how the discount store had upset vegetarian campaigners Viva! by stocking reindeer meat from Siberia. "Lidl is destroying the magic of Christmas," Viva! complained.
Patrick wasn't entirely convinced. "Are steaks from this Arctic and sub-Arctic species of deer, which may be able to fly and distribute presents from Father Christmas around the globe, really cruel?" he asked. "And if so, are they more unethical than less exotic, factory-farmed meats?" Alongside his report was a recipe for reindeer stew. "Slightly undermines article's neutrality!" tweeted @lord_lush.
Whenever we write about meat, some of you remind us that it's murder. The most eloquent on this occasion was Donkeyswife: "I personally do not see the difference between eating reindeer and eating any other type of meat. All meat eating is barbaric, cruel and smacks of bullying – just because you can overpower an animal, murder and then eat it for pleasure on your palate doesn't mean you should."
But if you don't buy that? The verdict seemed to be that a) reindeer have a better life than most of the animals we eat and b) they go down a treat. "When I was growing up in Sweden," nilsson recalled, "we used to have tinned reindeer meatballs in a creamy sauce – absolutely delicious. Since then I have had smoked reindeer heart on a Christmas buffet in a snowy Stockholm and reindeer salami – both very tasty."
✒But what about humans' quality of life? On Wednesday Joan Bakewell and others were singing the praises of walking. "City life cuts you off from the seasons," she explained, "but walking restores your awareness. In the crisp autumn light I love the chance to kick up the golden leaves. If it rains, well, too bad. Snowfalls are best of all: especially the fun of being first to plant your footprint in a virgin field, and see the trees while the hunks of snow are still lodged in the branches. London is blessed with plenty of parks and tree-lined streets . . ."
It's all right for some, said SUMWON. "What if you live in the arse-ends and rough places of Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and the ugly, grubby towns of the north-west of England? Take a walk amongst the dog-shit, litter, old needles, urine-soaked stairways of grubby flats, front gardens filled with wet stained mattresses. Very depressing walks! Enough to depress you for the week!"
"There speaks the authentic voice of British Puritan miserabilism," sighed BalbKubrox. "Not everyone can enjoy it; therefore no one must enjoy it . . ."
✒There was more of that today, when Leo Hickman, Patrick Kingsley and Lucy Mangan pushed themselves to the limit for Guinness World Records Day. Leo was cramming down doughnuts, Lucy was wading through brussels sprouts, and Patrick was hopping on one leg, all against the clock. As the man from Guinness put it, "The idea of being the best in the world at something, anything, can be irresistible."
They were rubbish of course, but the article was just a bit of fun. At least, that's what we thought. For ourman it was "a new low for the Guardian". He's off to the Independent. anewstart reckoned we could never "poke fun at or malign the tackiest tabloid ever again". 7thhatfield was relieved he'd read the article online. "Imagine shelling out good money for this."
Oh no, not again, countered HalifaxEichel. "Story's been up less than an hour and already the 'I expect better from the Guardian' gang are dusting off their indignation. Made me smile, anyway." Smashy79 too: "It amazes me how many curmudgeons and killjoys there are on here. The article's just a bit of fun. Can't you treat it like that instead of whining?"
Oh, Smashy79! This is what they're like on a "good" day. Still, do keep commenting.
That goes double for treefrogdemon, who emailed email@example.com to complain about last week's readers' room. She has asked us to make it clear that she never claimed G2's "perfect" scrambled eggs looked like vomit. Her criticism was merely that they were too runny.
We're happy to clear up any confusion – not that we agree with that remark either. We like our scrambled eggs on the soft side, just like our haemorrhoid cushions
Briefly speaking"I think two consenting adults have the right to do whatever they want to each other. Recreational sex has killed far more people than boxing" –
jollyspaniard sticks up for pugilism
"I know he's a married man, and what I'm about to suggest is morally wrong, but did anyone else reading this imagine themselves being strangled by Charlie Brooker naked and with an orange in their mouth??" – MancAgainstTheTanks shows how to have your comment recommended 267 times
"Oh frabjous day. Nancy is back! WE have missed you SO much" – reallyredrosa (like many others) welcomes Nancy Banks-Smith back to G2
"He was much prettier when they first got together. Nowadays, his head looks kind of elongated. Still, as long as she's OK about that, all is well" – nobbo finds a new angle on the royal engagement
• If you would like to comment on any of the stories in G2, or just want to join in the debates, go to theguardian.com/g2 to add your comments, tweet us @guardiang2 or email us at email@example.com. The most interesting feedback will be printed on these pages on Fridays.


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Jammu & Kashmir
Total Students
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Govt. College of Education is situated at M. A. Road, Srinagar J&K,India. in Srinagar.
Courses Offered
- 1 Years
- Bachelor of Arts-B.A.
- Languages / Arts / Literature
- Rs. 8000 (Annually)
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- M.Ed.
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Govt. College of Education - GCE Srinagar - GEC
Government College of Education, Srinagar is approved by UGC and affiliated to University of Kashmir. College mission is to prepare teachers with positive and healthy attitudes towards teaching profession with a deep sense of equity, social and gender justice and sensitiveness to weaker, downtrodden and underprivileged sections of society. The college offers Bachelor of Education and Master of Education course.Our College, one of the oldest College of Howrah District, established in 1946,1st August by Late Panchanan Chongdar of Howrah in memory of his father Late Ramsaday Chongdar has been named as Ramsaday College. This College is the fulfilment of a virtuous dream of Panchanan Chongdar.The College building, which is now being expanded to meet the demands for additional space and for modernisation, is situated on the bank of the river Damodar at Amta about 1/2 k.m. from Amta Bus Stand, Howrah. It is accessible by all forms of public transport. Ramsaday College, affiliated to University of Calcutta, is the second oldest rural college of Howrah District. It has an illustrious tradition which contributes to its very own culture. It was established on 1 st August of 1946 under the visionary leadership of educationist Late Panchanan Chongdar. It was he who wanted to spread education and 'Utility of Education' among the poor and backward people of the society. He advocated the concept of empowerment of women. The college had a very humble beginning with a handful of students starting their classes is a few rooms. However today's picture is one of complete transformation. Struggle is still there but is no more a simple struggle for survival but rather a constant endeavour to attain excellence.
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In August 2011, Chef Matt Murphy fulfilled his dream of opening his own Irish pub and restaurant, The Irish House. The Irish House is a culmination of all of his training and experience, and gives him an opportunity to showcase his unique culinary perspective. Today, the most important thing to this bona-fide family man and unofficial ambassador of New Orleans, is to live, laugh, cook and always give back.
The ideal candidates:
Must have previous experience in a similar position
Must be courteous and focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service
Must be standards driven and detail-orientated
Must have the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
Must be flexible with regards to hours
Must have a good command of the English Language
Must have excellent self-presentation
New Orleans NOLA best Irish pub and restaurant run by Chef Matt Murphy, winner of Chopped 2012 offering Guinness and traditional Irish menu and imported foods
We have free wi-fi!
Lunch: 11:30am-3pm
Brunch on Weekends: 9am-3pm
Dinner Daily: 5pm-10pm
Bar Menu: 3pm-close
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri, 3pm-6pm
1432 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana
Shepherd's Pie
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
The Irish House Burger
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SimmerE15 wrote:
It would be awesome if they offered bikes in the eShop as DLC!
I'd rather have the bikes already in the game rather than being something I have to pay for later on. DLC should only be for stages and characters IMO.
Looking forward to: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo Network ID: 19Robb92


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Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger seems to be endlessly fighting injuries but always finds his way onto the playing field. During the Steelers' run to the 2005 Super Bowl title, Roethlisberger leaned on a tremendous running game but struggled once the team reached the Super Bowl. In his first three playoff games of '05, Roethlisberger tossed seven touchdowns and had a QB rating of over 124.0 in two of those outings. However on Super Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, Roethlisberger completed just 9-of-21 passes for 123 yards and was intercepted twice. A similar performance in Tampa could spell disaster for Pittsburgh.
Kurt Warner
Advantage: Arizona. Given Big Ben's struggles in Super Bowl XL and Warner's supporting cast, the Cardinals' signal caller holds a slight edge.
Running Back
The Cardinals' running game has experienced a major resurgence of late but is still somewhat of a question mark. The Steelers come in with the NFL's top ranked defense and is allowing only 80 yards per game on the ground. RB Edgerrin James has come alive since rejoining the starting lineup, racking up 203 yards on 52 carries in three playoff games. During the regular season, Arizona managed a mere 74 yards per outing. In addition, rookie RB Tim Hightower has moved back into his role coming off the bench. Hightower failed to rush for more than 35 yards in the final eight weeks of the year but has teamed up with James to supply the Cardinals with a formidable backfield.
Willie Parker
Advantage: Pittsburgh. Parker is back healthy and the Cardinals' regular season woes could resurface against a stout Pittsburgh run defense.
Wide Receiver
Although the Steelers' receiving corps is no slouch, this is an area where the Cardinals excel. Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin make up arguably the best wide receiving tandem in the NFL. Furthermore, Steve Breaston and Jerheme Urban are both capable players. Fitzgerald has already complied a playoff record 419 yards receiving while finding the end zone five times. Boldin has plenty to prove after fielding countless questions regarding his sideline blowup with offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Arizona hasn't received much production at tight end but Leonard Pope and Ben Patrick could be wild-cards given the attention Pittsburgh will devote to the Cardinals' receivers.
Hines Ward
Advantage: Arizona. The Cardinals are nearly untouchable in this department.
Offensive Line
One area of concern all season long in the Steel City has been pass protection. Pittsburgh's offensive line allowed 49 sacks during the regular season and could find the going tough against an aggressive Cardinals defense. Roethlisberger has taken several shots and even suffered a concussion against a lackluster Cleveland Browns defense in Week 17. Given the way Arizona has been getting after the passer and forcing turnovers, this should be a major area a concern for the Steelers faithful. If the Cardinals are able to pressure Roethlisberger and force him into bad decisions, Arizona's chances of pulling the upset will rise substantially.
Lyle Sendlein
Advantage: Arizona. With the Cardinals' improved performance and Pittsburgh's inability to keep Roethlisberger off his back, Arizona gets the nod.
Defensive Line
Both units are disruptive but the Steelers were able to muster more consistency in the trenches. Thanks to their linebackers' ability to rush the quarterback, DT Casey Hampton and company have been able to almost exclusively focus on stopping the run. Pittsburgh did just that, allowing their opponents to rush for 100-plus yards only five times all year. If the Steelers can bring Arizona's recent success on the ground to a halt, they could be poised to win their sixth Lombardi Trophy. In that scenario, the Cardinals will be forced to be one-dimensional on offense and Pittsburgh's secondary will be able to key on Fitzgerald in the passing game.
Darnell Dockett
Advantage: Pittsburgh. Arizona's defensive line has been superb of late but the Steelers still hold a slight edge up front.
Although they've been ineffective at times this year, Pittsburgh likes to employ a hard nosed approach in the running game. The Cardinals' linebackers are excellent in space but aren't known as the most physical bunch around. If the Steelers can consistently reach the second level of Arizona's defense, their lack of physicality could be exploited. Karlos Dansby and Gerald Hayes man the inside linebacker positions but there is little depth behind them. Chike Okeafor, Bertrand Berry and Travis LaBoy split time between linebacker and defensive end, but are better suited in a pass rushing role. Pittsburgh's running game will likely be the key to their game plan in order to open things up for Roethlisberger.
James Harrison
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Advantage: Pittsburgh. The Steelers' vaunted linebacking corps is arguably the best in the NFL.
While Troy Polamalu might be the best safety in the NFL, Arizona's secondary has evolved into an extreme ball-hawking unit. The Cardinals have forced 12 turnovers in three playoff games and the secondary has done their fair share with nine interceptions. Adrian Wilson is among the hardest hitting safeties in the league and rivals Polamalu as one of the best in the business. Antrel Rolle's transition to free safety has been fairly smooth and he's a terrific playmaker with the ball in his hands. The emergence of rookie CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has helped transform Arizona's secondary into a fearsome unit. If DRC and Rod Hood can hold up in single coverage, Wilson and Rolle will be able roam free and continue to create big plays.
Troy Polamalu
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Advantage: Push. The secondary that's able to make the biggest impact could very well dictate the winner of Super Bowl XLIII.
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Chapter III - Life interuptedMature
I don't know why, but the following morning, I went back to work. Admittedly, I wasn't thinking strait, my body was still aching and despite my attempt at cleaning and bandaging the wound, it had gotten worse. But nobody seemed to notice that at the office. Not even the cold I had caught got a comment...
I walked in, a large bandage over my shoulder and leg. With a broken hand and no question was asked...
"What the hell?" I thought out loud
People passed by me, not even looking at me.
"Have I become a ghost or what?" I asked to nobody.
"Not that I know of" Came a voice from behind me.
I turned around and saw my boss, Mr. Warner. "Is everything Alright Mr. Black?"
"Yes. Mr. Warner."
After one insane theory gone, I just went to my cubicle and did what any productive employee does. Pretend to work. Except that instead of browsing the web, I started thinking about last night's events. I had encountered proof of the supernatural. Gotten badly wounded. Killed someone or something and left substantial evidence of who I was.
Someone had probably noticed the sound or the smell of the blood. So I was really screwed...
I had to remove proofs of my presence. My coat was a big one. But the blood was a different story. If I couldn't, could I plead self defense? With what had happened to him, it was a bit overboard... Short of torching the place, there was very little I could do. And If I said the truth I'd probably go strait to Douglas and a strait jacket. Come to think of it maybe I was... I mean... Zombie-Vampire-thingy don't exist... Do they?
I kicked the issue around for several hours. It was nearly closing time when My Cell phone rang... Odd. I was pretty sure I had closed it... In front of me, my computer screen displayed the words
Reluctantly, I brought my cell phone to my hear and meekly said "Hello?"
"Ezekiel Black?" Came a feminine voice from the other side of the line.
"Yes. Can I help you?"
"It's the contrary. Stand up slowly. Look at 9 O'clock."
I looked up above the cubicle line and saw two man clad in identical black suit and mirror shades. They spoke to Mr. Warner who then pointed in my direction. I went back down.
"Who are they?" I asked to the phone lady.
"M.I.B.s They know what happened last night."
"What did happen?" I asked
"No time for that. They've come for you. You have to run.If they get you, you'll wish you were dead."
I paused for a second… "Where to? They're blocking the exits."
"Office 756. There's a window washer platform. You can use it to reach the roof."
I looked above the cubicle wall for a second. The M.I.Bs were nearly at me. Crouched, I ran to an adjacent cubicle, leaning on it's wall, hopefully out of sight.
"Good. In five, run to the intersection to your left. Then wait for 10 seconds... NOW!"
I did as she asked. Something in me trusted her. Beside those men were suspect as all hell. There was something odd with them. They were one step away from being twins... Or clones. I mean, even feds shop at different places and have different hair styles.
She gave me more instruction and I didn't know how, but her timing was perfect, exactly as they moved their sight, I slipped by.
"Good. Open the window and get on it" She asked when I finally got into the office with the platform. It was windy as all hell, and the platform was covered in snow. I leapt onto it, crashing against the safety railing. I raised the platform just as the Mirror shade clad men entered the room. Smashing down the door I had locked.
Bullets flew into the air, one of which grazed my lower right arm, creating a shallow cut alongside it. Regardless, I kept raising the platform until I reached the roof. As quickly as I could, I leaped on the flat, gravel filled roof and dashed to the stairway. However as I got to the midway point, two pair of agent smiths bashed the door open, gun blazing.
I went back for the platform but one of the men fired and the control panel blew up, sending a shower of sparks flying toward me. I didn't have much options left so I got cover behind a ventilation unit.
"ZEKE!" The woman yelled
I picked the phone back to my ear and declared to her "I'm done for. Both ways are blocked."
"God fucking damn it!" She screamed "Look I didn't want you to have to do it, but there's another way out."
"Which is?" I asked in disbelief.
"Jump off." She said perfectly seriously
"Are you crazy? I'll take the torture over suicide..."
"NO! Do you trust me?" She asked
"Eh..." I replied meekly
"Right. Then tell me. Do you believe what happened yesterday was real? That something not natural happened?"
I wanted to think about it, but bullets flew by, many hitting the climatization unit. Thinking about it, death by fall seemed quicker than bullets or torture...
"Okay... What now? I just jump off?"
"Just remember what you did against that ghoul. Think about the feeling that coursed through you."
I swallowed my saliva and ran for it. For the edge of the roof that is. With one look behind at the M.I.B.s, I let myself down.
And I flew...
Okay, not really. It was just incredible how much time slows down, it probably took me a few seconds but It felt so slow. I was like a feather. The last thing I did was take a look at my phone. It's screen displayed another message.