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I'm a huge fan of the comic 2000AD and the character Judge Dredd since
1979, and this film completely satisfied me. They changed all the right
things and kept all the right things. Director Pete Travis tackled the
problem of filming a comic book by making something that looks nothing
like a comic book and more like an action movie shot on location, with
a simple linear plot that keeps rolling and never slows down.
Megacity 1 is made markedly less futuristic than the comic in order to become so believable that it is hard to tell where the real slums of Cape Town end and the CGI kilometre high city blocks start. I have an uncomfortable feeling that in less than a hundred years cities like this may actually exist.
The comic Judge's uniform works on paper but can't in real life - giant golden eagles, shoulder pads and bronze name badges hanging off a leather one-piece body suit would sag, wobble and look daft. The movie gives us body armour that looks like it actually gets used whilst keeping the helmet exactly the same. The effect is striking and believable, like everything else in this film.
The plot revolves around a drug which makes time seem to slow down a hundred times, the perfect excuse for scenes of ultra slo-mo explosive bloody (and beautiful) anatomically correct violence that earn this film its 18 rating. Not a kid's movie at all. Every supporting actor looks like they came out of a gang documentary, scarred, nasty, sweaty and mean. Lena Headey totally kicks ass as the ruthless gang lord Ma Ma, calmly relishing the deaths of her enemies, eyes sledging from narcotic addiction.
In a way this is Olivia Thirlby's movie, since she gets the character arc, rookie judge Cassandra Anderson assigned to Dredd for evaluation and finding herself on a very steep learning curve. She is vulnerable, spikey and tough as called for, vital to the movie in order to balance Dredd.
How do you play Dredd? He is the opposite of a character. He has no personal arc, never changes or grows. He has no sense of humour, the comic finds that by placing utterly deadpan 'ol stony- face in ironic situations that reflect off him. And where do you find an actor prepared to wear a helmet obscuring everything but his mouth and chin for the whole 95 minutes? Karl Urban must be a huge fan himself to play the part so right. One reviewer described his performance as "ego-free" and it is. I didn't see Urban anywhere in this movie, all I saw was Dredd.
Me and Dredd-heads everywhere thank you Karl. You smashed it.
At a time when emotionally fragile heroes are fashionable, where they
have unrequited love, where each carries some heavy baggage from their
past so an audience can empathise with them, we have Dredd.
Dredd is none of these things. He's a tightly wound coil of anger and purpose wrapped in the trappings of totalitarian law enforcement from a dystopian city that is simmering under crime and filth. In a city so sprawling, and with a population that seems intent on devouring itself if left unchecked, the Judges can only respond to a fraction of crime, and no time is spent on unnecessary bureaucracy. Due process is a barely remembered dream.
Broken the law? Sentence them. Resisting? Shoot them. Need answers? Beat them to a pulp or take them in for extended interrogation, and all without a glimmer of sympathy from behind that opaque visor. He's a libertarian's worst nightmare who will break you if the Law requires it.
Urban does a tremendous job without ever removing the iconic helmet that is so loved by the fans of the 'comic' character. He is completely uncompromising. No action-film trope one-liners here. The nearest he offers are caustic comments of derision when people stray from his personal standards, usually before breaking bones or blasting large colourful chunks off perpetrators.
Clearly in need of an emotionally accessible character for the audience to identify with, we have rookie Judge Anderson, a psychic mutant who is put through the ringer by Dredd on her 'make-or-break' assessment. Thirlby also does a great job here and certainly has the most growth over the course of the film. Beneath the cold appraising glare of Dredd, she evolves under that pressure in a very satisfying way. This is a role that Dredd has played several times in the comic, and is widely known as having the strictest standards for what passes for a Judge, but also for producing some of the city's finest.
Here is a source of genius for some, a source of disappointment for others. The film does not aim high in terms of blockbuster material, but instead elects to tell a very focused, character driven story - a day in the life of a Judge tale that will have you thankful you don't have to walk in their shoes.
What follows is a harsh look into a world where, frankly, you would not want to live. If there is a hell on earth, then Mega City 1 is most certainly it. A futuristic version of New York crossed with Mogadishu with all the negative connotations those connections infer, and remarkably few of the positives.
Unemployment is a rampant plague that feeds the city's crime. The sky is littered with Justice Department surveillance drones and infractions for crime, if you're unlucky enough to be spotted, are harshly dealt with.
Many film-makers would have flinched at making such a movie incorporating such clear violence and obvious fascism, and tried to soften the blow with lashings of humour, but no such intellectual dishonesty here. The result is an extremely violent, often times bleak adaptation of a comic character that was always more violent than its peers to begin with.
Deservedly adult in rating, Dredd offers a punishing ride, equally violent, beautiful and horrible, and often at the same time.
For the uninitiated; this is the perfect entry film and offers a fantastic time for fans of violent crime thrillers.
For long-time fans; Dredd has finally arrived on screen.
The basic aim of Dredd is simple it needs to be bold, true to the
source material and full of juicy violence, enough to wipe out the
memories of the notoriously poor Stallone attempt of 1995 that threw
plenty of money at the screen without bothering to work on anything
resembling a decent script.
The character of Judge Dredd, now entering his 35th year in UK comic 2000AD (they know it's 2012 - don't ask), isn't a complicated one. He is, as he is fond of stating, the law. The time is the future, and amidst the wasteland that is America there is a single, massive city with 800 million inhabitants, appropriately called Mega City One. It's quite the scumhole, and the only thing that stands between it and total chaos are the Judges, trained for years to be the ultimate in law enforcement, yet so outnumbered they can only handle 6% of the crimes committed. This, people, is as thin as the blue line gets.
The film is written by long time fan Alex Garland (28 Days later, Sunshine), and has had plenty of input from Dredd's creator (and still main writer even now) John Wagner. Filmed in South Africa on what passes for a tight budget these days (especially for Sci-Fi), it could be compared to District 9 in terms of the sheer effort put into it, with a result that is similarly impressive although aesthetically miles apart. Director Pete Travis (Endgame) does an excellent job, and between them they have turned in a film that will stand the test of time as a superior, adult action movie.
The premise is reasonably simple, something that works well as an introduction to what is, in the comics at least, a sprawling future world. Dredd is accompanied on patrol by rookie Judge Anderson, very well played by Olivia Thirlby, who is on the verge of failing her final assessment but is being given a second chance because of her powerful, and rare, psi abilities. A routine triple homicide (it's that sort of city) turns into a siege when they are trapped in a massive tower block by criminal nutjob Ma Ma (Lena Headey) and forced to fight their way out and stop her manufacturing the addictive new drug, Slo Mo. Obviously there's a bit more to it than that, but this is the basic set up and it works very well indeed, allowing for plenty of violence, some character development and no few explosions.
I can't write this review without focusing on Karl Urban, who has previously stood out for his excellent turn as Dr McCoy in the Star Trek revival. Not afraid to go through an entire movie with a helmet on, he is spot on as Dredd. He gives us an emotionless machine, a man who cares for nothing but the law, but a man you want to get behind and cheer on as he splats bad guys left right and centre. The humanity comes from Anderson, and it helps that Thirlby doesn't have to wear a helmet herself, with the handy excuse that it interferes with her psi abilities. Between them they give us the tired old wardog and the 21 year old rookie on the streets for the first time, and you sympathise with the life of a Mega City Judge.
Some people have criticized the apparent similarities between Dredd and the recent film The Raid: Redemption, in which Indonesian cops storm a tower block and much chop sockey ensues. To be honest, I was a little worried myself, but having seen both films I can happily confirm that they are nothing alike. Whilst The Raid is a pretty intense martial arts film which is rather dull between fights (although the fights are awesome), Dredd is a tight film all the way through, with the plot more than an excuse to go from fight to fight.
In conclusion, I can heartily recommend this film, in case you hadn't guessed. It's sort of like a cross between Robocop and Die Hard, all moderned up and with better music. It's no coincidence that those are two of the most kick ass action films ever, and Dredd borrows from the best, although as Robocop stole from Dredd in the first place it's more like recovering pinched property. The 3D is actually worth shelling out for, and there are some beautiful sequences where it comes into it's own, whilst the film itself is gritty and dirty, although not without a few lighter moments amidst the carnage. The humour in Dredd's comic strips comes from the city around him rather than his own actions, and here's hoping we'll see Alex Garland penning a sequel that allows us to wander through Dredd's world. Quite simply a superior action film, and whilst it's no masterpiece (then again, it's not supposed to be) it's as good as fans could ever have hoped. Here's to the sequels
I've been a Dredd fan for thirty years now, but I'm not about to give
this movie adaptation of my favourite comic character a ridiculously
high rating purely from some misguided sense of loyalty. Instead, I'm
going to give it a deservingly high score because, quite simply, it is
a very good film, one that successfully captures the essence of the
2000AD strip, delivering brutal action by the bucket-load, excellent
central performances, and inspired direction, all enhanced by
breathtaking state-of-the-art 3D special effects.
After the debacle that was Stallone's Judge Dredd (1995), the makers of this movie have clearly made their prime directive to please hardcore Dredd fans, and it shows: the screenplay, by Alex Garland, remains very faithful to the spirit of the comic, and in Karl Urban, we now have the perfect Dreddall raspy voice and humourless grimace, it looks as though the character has jumped straight onto the screen from the pages of 2000AD (helmet intact). Similarly, it would be hard to imagine anyone more suitable than Olivia Thirlby as rookie Psi-Judge Anderson (and believe me, I've tried!).
Is Dredd 3D my 'ideal' Dredd movie? Not quite... made for a comparatively meagre budget of $45million, it would be hard pushed to live up to my impossibly high expectations (just realising the Mega-City One of my dreams would require way more money than it cost to make this entire film). That said, it is definitely a massive step in the right direction, and if it is the financial success that it genuinely deserves to be, who knows what treats await us in the future: The Cursed Earth, Judge Cal, Judge Death, The Apocalypse War.... I'm salivating like a Klegg just thinking about it.
'Dredd' is an efficient and entertaining action movie, with lots of
memorable moments, kills and one-liners.
I really hope that everyone goes out to see the movie, because how often do we really get an extremely violent, faithful, intelligent science fiction movie in cinemas nowadays. I also want them to make more sequels. There is so much potential for sequels, as this movie has set up the character and the scenario, and we can really get into the more epic storytelling. The story in 'Dredd' is very confined, 85% of the film takes place in one of the huge tower blocks, and I kinda wanted to see more of the city and more of Dredd's world. But for what it is, 'Dredd' is a very good movie. There are also lots of nice character moments in between all the action, and some truly breathtaking slow-motion sequences, that almost makes the extra price of the 3D worthwhile.
Dredd is such a great character. He is a challenging anti-hero and an uncompromising bad-ass. And don't worry, the film does not glamorise violence, or justify Mega City One's judicial system. People often compare Dredd to 'Dirty Harry', but I would argue that Dredd is a more heroic character, because he would never break the rules, like Dirty Harry does. He isn't a hero because he executes bad guys, but because he is incorruptible, and will always fight for what he believes is right, despite the danger of doing it. If it is right or not, the movie leaves to the audience.
Its such an enjoyable movie that deserves success. Now go watch 'Dredd'. Creep!!
Let me start by saying, I thoroughly enjoyed this film, as in my
opinion, it did everything right. Sure, it had no real substance of a
story line (hence the 8/10) but that didn't take much away from the
film. The simplistic story also had its advantages, as more time could
be dedicated to Dredd doing what Dredd does best, instead of messing
around in lengthy conversations. Besides, a detailed emotional story
might have made this film a flop, as the cold, ruthless character of
Dredd would have been somewhat diminished if that had been the case.
So what made this film for me? Simple, the fact that they weren't afraid to make it an 18. This lends strong evidence to the argument that if you want to make an action film that raises the bar, it has to contain all of the shots that just aren't allowed in a 15 rated film. The drug, SLO- M0, that is used by the junkies in this film to slow their perception of time, allows for stunning, and brutal, scenes that also look great in 3D. The 18 rating also allowed for the director to create villains that you despise and you can understand why the other innocent characters fear them, which engages us as an audience.
The film's script is cheesy, but if you've seen the other Judge Dredd film, that'll hardly be a surprise. And I must admit that Karl Urban does a fantastic job of making the lines still sound good. And overall, the acting is good, which is a relief after seeing so many action films where even the main character can't act..
Overall, a great film. Possibly not the best film to watch on a first date, but if you know what you're getting yourself in for and just want some entertaining action, I really don't think Dredd will disappoint.
This is the dredd film you've been waiting for. It will not disappoint
and it's close to the source material. If you're looking for a bad ass
action hero and want some entertainment, then this is it.
You don't really care for much of the characters except for the villain (MaMa) and hero (dredd). Dredd is the focus point and he is a bad ass. The director did a great job on the city and you really feel like it is a corrupt and decadent city where law enforcement officers can judge, jury and execute criminals on the spot.
As I watched the film I was being surprised again and again. They really outdid themselves and it's a large improvement over the 1995 film with stallone. The plot is there, it fits in perfect and you won't question the plot or the motives of what each character does in the film. It is somewhat simple. I think this has a better plot than The Expendables 2 so if you were thinking it might be the same, then the plot is a bit better than that.
The acting is average. It's good but there's nothing worth noting or exciting nor is there any acting that is bad. It's just okay and the only acting you need to care for is Dredd and Karl Urban nailed his performance as Judge Dredd.
The film has a good pace and the action length was on the spot. I never felt bored while the action was going on or I didn't stop caring after a while when the action becomes too long. But this film was perfect in the action.
The 3D affects were surprisingly good for once with the slow motion affects and this is coming from someone who is not fond of 3D. If you are a comic book fan of Judge Dredd and want to see a good judge dredd movie then, this is it.
In 1995 when Judge Dredd starring Sylvester Stallone in the title role
hit theatres; critics derided it, audiences dismissed it as "dumb" and
it failed to achieve commercial success. Even though this film has
gained a cult following, it just wasn't the Judge Dredd movie fans
wanted. Now a low key British film company has had another crack at
bringing Dredd to the silver screen, and the result is a great science
fiction action film that holds no punches and gives the audience a
gritty, gory and surprisingly relatable take on the comic book hero.
Karl Urban plays the titular "Dredd", not the most recognisable or bankable actor working, but certainly one of the most versatile. He has a far better hold on the role than Stallone did, Stallone gave a performance that was robotic and almost comical. Stallone would growl and maintain an immovable fanaticism to upholding the law, strutting about in his ostentatious costume. There was very little humanity to the character and it was difficult to relate to him, he was basically playing Robocop.
Urban brings more humanity into it, when innocent bystanders get caught in the mayhem he's sombre and vengeful. He treats upholding the law more as a burden, he would rather issue a life sentence than gun a criminal down. Only when the odds are stacked against him and he has to defend himself against armed goons does he act violently. Urban gets as much out this character as possible with half his face covered up. It's not just an improvement on Stallone's take on the character it's an expansion of the comic book character too.
The supporting cast are all excellent, and they all give great performances and have strong characters to work with. Olivia Thirlby as rookie judge Anderson deserves praise, playing a character with psychic powers is not easy, her approach on the role makes you believe everything her character can do. She is not a weak female role either she is never once the damsel in distress and there is no attempt and sexualisation. Lena Headey as the villain Ma-Ma steals every scene she's in, a crazy blood crazed woman who almost seems to enjoy going toe-to-toe with someone as lethal as Judge Dredd. She doesn't care who gets in the way she just loves the thrill of it all. An insane villain who is ready to just about pull anything is captivating and intense to watch, i really wish she had been in the film more.
The Megacity in this movie is not the Blade-Runner-Esque city seen in the 1995 film, it resembles a modern day overpopulated inner city slum. This gritty realism is one of the films biggest strengths. Dredd himself is not a superhero, he gets shot and bleeds like everyone else this feeling of vulnerability makes it easier to relate to the character.
There's no Rob Schneider in this movie, oh no, no desperate comedy at all there's just no laughs to be had whatsoever. This film is gritty to the extreme, people are seen being shot to ribbons, blown up, set alight, crushed, splattered, skinned, tortured etc etc etc. Yet it never feel over exploitative, just the right amount. It's just how this stuff would happen in real life, once again coming back to the films visceral reality.
The film is not without its flaws, coming off the heels of The Raid a similar film in premise about law enforcers scaling a tower block to get someone at the top floor makes one draw comparisons watching it. The Raid had amazing martial arts to make up for its slower parts and was consistently upping itself while being as gritty as it could be. Dredd doesn't have anywhere near the impressive stunts featured in The Raid and it makes you wish you had seen The Raid after you saw this, because you keep thinking to yourself: "this scene was done better in The Raid".
The slow-motion sections showcasing the effects of the "Slow-Mo Drug" are a little overused, the colour is over-saturated and these are the only times in the film where the 3D is used to a noticeable degree.
Overall it's a far superior Judge Dredd film to the one that came before it, and has enough action and doesn't over-complicate itself to the point where people aren't bored watching it. It takes a comic book that has been tagged as notoriously impossible to adapt, give it a gritty and realistic setting and cast some great actors to give the movie some life. I hope there is a sequel because it would be really great to see more of this version of Dredd, Urban has a better grip on what the character should be and i can see him taking it a long way.
Seventeen years ago, a Sylvester Stallone sci-fi action vehicle was released into the world under the title 'Judge Dredd'. Based on the character from the popular 2000AD comic book series, the film was a huge disappointment with critics and a source of much heartache for Dredd devotees in the way it seemed to blatantly disregard crucial aspects of the source mythology both in look and tone. Fast forward to present day, a world in which comic book characters mean big money for film studios, surely enough time has passed to give the old Judge another crack of the whip right? I'm happy to say fans of the comic book should be able to relax and enjoy this much darker and tougher representation of their much loved character. Although the film, and it's (permanently) helmeted protagonist is a straightforward and simple beast, it actually works all the better for it. Dredd isn't given a back story or imbued with much in the way of humanity, he's instead portrayed more as the mysterious 'man with no name' whose dialogue is limited to one-liners that usually precedes some serious ass kicking. Where the 1995 Judge film was light and comedic, this version is hardcore and extremely violent with some surprising explosions of brutality meted out in a world that's long since gone to hell. As is pleasingly more and more the case in mainstream action cinema, we have strong female representation in Olvia Thirlby as Dredd's rookie sidekick and a nasty Lena Headey on form and fresh from bad girl duties in the celebrated TV series Game Of Thrones. Dredd 3D can't and won't be considered a classic of the genre, but it's a huge step-up from the Stallone version and should satisfy any and all sci-fi action fans looking for a fun Friday night thrill. Visually arresting and with a sensible running time, Dredd rocks. 3.5/5
Having feverishly waited in anticipation (skulking around IMDb,
snapping at each morsel with fanboy delight) it was a joy to finally
sit down in the auditorium; with Judge Dredd badge pinned humorously to
my DK 'Bedtime For Democracy' T-shirt (chortle).
The film starts with some spoken exposition, although where there was once James Earl Jones, we now have Urban. Establishing scenes of chaos evoke familiarity, as Mega-City One channels more current, turbulent times. Herein we are thrust into the Iron Lawman's world, and he wastes no time in dispensing justice most radical.
Olivia Thirlby is introduced as Anderson, the rookie assigned to Dredd for assessment. She is played as Dredd's emotive foil (much like the comics). Whereas in '95, William Wisher moaned that " if I couldn't care about him (Dredd), how could I hope to convince anyone else to?"--Bunk line of thinking, creep!--here we circumnavigate that with Anderson's character arc. Dredd is a hard-assed, business-as-usual guy, with the voice to match. Only rarely did his dialogue verge on the gorgonzola.
The film is an unashamed, stripped back actioner with cinematography and music elevating it far above genre requirements. Think 'Drive', with the electronic score and city shots, but scorched of gloss. DREDD is tough and that's reflected in the architecture, the uniform, and the hardware. The judges rightfully look intimidating and brutal, and the closer-quartered combat, I felt, emphasised this. I also enjoyed the wacky array of citizens, a killer 2000AD touch.
I've ran right of steam now, but overall, great film and look forward to watching it again. The film is a straight up 8, but warrants an IMDb 10 out of principle.
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MELBOURNE – April 4, 2013: Nissan has continued its ongoing Australian sales drive with its eleventh consecutive monthly sales record, this time in March.
Nissan delivered 8,327 new cars in Australia last month, its best-ever local March sales result and the second-highest monthly sales figure it has achieved in Australia.
The company's strong March sales result closes an outstanding fiscal year (April-March) for the Nissan brand in Australia. Having delivered close to 84,000 new vehicles during this period means Nissan has grown more than 20% compared to the previous fiscal year, a remarkable result given the Australian new-vehicle market grew around only 10% over the same period. Nissan's latest Australian fiscal year result makes it one of the fastest-growing auto brands in the country. In fact, its 2012 fiscal year performance is its highest since the company was incorporated locally in 1966.
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Hi Roni.....how is your Mom coming along?
All my best wishes,
Hello everyone.
Haven't been on for a while so here is an update. For another couple of months my Mum has made it through.Her tenacity and fighting spirit has surprised everyone including her doctors and caregivers.She has been taken off the driver meds. and put on morphine patches and the past few days even shown some improvement.They had her up for short periods and dressed ,sitting in a chair ,after six months in bed.She was taken for a bath yesterday and her hair washed which pleased her greatly.
Today she is not so well again and has blown up one of her fevers,so all this apparent recovery is down the pan once more.
It is very much one day at a time with this CC. She does not have too much pain and is able to eat a little every day.She is still communicating well most days,although she does have sleepy periods.
I cannot believe it's nearly a year since their Diamond Wedding party.My folks will have been married 61 years next month.
Stay strong everyone and don't hold back on the love,
Dear Scottsmum, Thank you for the update on your Mum and sorry for the roller coaster ride but that is howit seems to go. The bottom line is her comfort and if sheis comfortable I guess that is all anyone can ask for. Hang in, be strong, look for and enjoy the better days.
Hi Scottsmum.....you said it all: stay strong and don't hold back on the love. Thanks for checking in with us and know that we are sending a tidal wave of strengths your way.
All my best wishes,
Hi Scottsmum,
It is good to hear from you and thank you so much for letting us know how your mum is doing right now. She is such a fighter indeed and what a strong spirit she has too. It sounds like your mums doctors and care team are doing a great job in helping keep your mum as comfortable as they can and this is so important now. Taking things one day at a time, well that sounds like a good idea to me and I so hope that you can enjoy these good days with your mum. Thinking of you and your mum right now and please, remember that we are all here for you.
My best wishes to you and your mum,
Hello again everyone,
In a more earth shattering update we have just received news today of a recent scan that Mum had last Friday.
Her tumour appears to be in REMISSION!!!!
Her metal stent is in position and functioning well and there are no detectable or apparent secondary growths to the liver or the pancreas. The tumour mass shown in place around the bile duct in last year's scan is gone or so small now as to be undetectable on the recent scan .
This at least explains her improvement ,and then some! We are all a bit taken aback ,and I'm very concerned now regarding her long term care as she is completely helpless, really.A battle will now start again with my father who was overwhelmed trying to look after her at home last time.He is 83 years old and not up to the job ,but try telling him that!
However I hope that the news of her tumour receding gives succour to the many others out there going through their own journey at this time.
She had NO treatment or chemo ,and seemed to put it out of her mind completely that she had a cancer.Her own body seems to have done the rest.
I still cannot believe I am writing this.I hope that they have not mixed up the results!
So onward into an unknown future ,still one day at a time.
Blessings to every one of you ,and I wish you all your own miracle.
Dear Scott's Mum, Talk about MIRACLES! Wow! The only suggestion I have for her care is if you can find someone to come in days and help out. It was hard when my parents reached their 80's but I got very firm and told them how things were going to be...guess what? They listened. Wishing you a ton of luck and best wishes and love the outcome when a Miracle is involved!
Scott.....we have witnessed it before for some tumors to become inactive and to just "sit" there or, as it happened in your Mom's case, to recede significantly. Congratulations, this is fantastic news and a good time for everyone to take a break and enjoy each day to the fullest.
All my best wishes,
Hello to all at CC forum,
Having no news from me since September 2011 when my Mum's cancer was deemed in remission; she has spent the last months of her life in a wonderfully homely care home a few miles from our town and sadly passed away on 18th May 2012.She was 83 years old and until her strokes and CC diagnosis had lived a wonderful life.
She appeared to have had an upper GI bleed which may or may not had to do with CC mets.We have decided against a post mortem/autopsy ,her poor body had been through enough trauma.She was very frail but fought with spirit to the end,which when it came was mercifully quick and peaceful after her long journey.
God Speed Mum we love you--Fly little bird!
My best wishes to you all,and thanks for your support in the past.
Dear ScottsMum,
I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing, but glad to know it was quick and peaceful. She is in a better place, no longer in pain or suffering and will always be with your in your heart and memories. My best wishes to you and your family at this sad time.
Love & Hugs,
Dear ScottsMum,
I am so very sorry indeed to hear of the passing of your dear mum. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts are with you and your family right now.
I am very glad to hear that your mum spent her last months in a wonderful care home not far from you all and also that her passing was quick and peaceful. I know the pain that you feel right now as I felt the same after my dad passed away. And please know that we are all here for you as well.
Dear Scott, I am so sorry to read about your lovely Mum. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
Your Mom, through your memories
Will never leave you.
You will feel her tender care from now on
As a warm serenity in your heart.
Hoping you always feel the encouragement
Of her love, and hold in memory
All the happy times you spent together.
I am sorry for the loss of your dear Mum. My hearfelt condolences to you.
Hello and thanks to all who have expressed their sorrow at the passing of my dear Mum,your sentiments are greatly appreciated.
I have gone back and read my posts a couple times now and remember how much it helped me during the hard times of her illness to express my emotions here and "vent" somewhat.It really was a great help.
Also, when I look at the dates involved and how unwell she was in 2010 and again in 2011, I find it almost miraculous that we had so much more time with her than we expected.Also it brings to mind that she had suffered enough and is now in a better place.
We will never know if it was her cancer that finally claimed her or a completely different event, she passed so quickly at the end .
We have all the funeral arrangements in place now for Monday 28th .I hope she is happy with our choice of music and hymns.I shall look for a sign!
To all my supporters here a big thank you----God Bless you all !!!!
I just read thru the whole thread, what a fighter! My most humble condolences on your loss, but yes, definitely in a better place. Feel blessed that you all were able to spend more time than you originally thought and make more memories.
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Appointment With An Angel
The sun was just beginning to set, bathing the world in a peaceful orange light and bringing the sweltering heat down to a temperature that was soothing and balmy. A slight breeze ruffled the tops of the trees, and the world was infused with a sense of ethereal serenity. All of this was lost on Wikus, whose attention was entirely taken up by an attempt to stave off an attack of hyperventilation. Westcliff made him nervous. The palatial houses and elaborately sculpted gardens were a million miles away from what he was used to. He sat bolt upright in the driver's seat of his car, his fingers tapping out an erratic rhythm on the steering wheel, and glanced up at the towering mansion in front of him. He had been sat there since unceremoniously stalling the Monza to a halt in the expansive driveway a few minutes ago, still not quite able to muster the courage to get out. He glanced at his watch. 7.34pm. This was it, then. He couldn't put it off any more. He peered into the rear-view mirror, giving himself a final once-over. Hair neatly combed, face clean and freshly shaved, teeth free from debris. Yes, that would do nicely. He scrambled out of the car and began the seemingly endless walk up the driveway to the house. To his boss' house. To her house. Wikus swallowed hard, and raised his arm to ring the bell. As he did so he became painfully aware of the sweat patch that had appeared under his arm. "Fok!" That was typical. Nothing he could do about that now, though. He rang the bell, then snapped the offending arm back to his side with military precision. After what seemed to be an hour or more, the door opened to reveal the imposing figure of Piet Smit. He stared down at Wikus, his face a picture of barely concealed disdain.
This one? This was him? This... Van de Merwe, wasn't it? Very appropriately named, from what he'd heard. His features hardened visibly, but it was lost on the perspiring figure before him, whose wide grin did very little to mask the abject terror in his eyes. Tania had been to several company functions, met many of the employees. Visser was an impressive man, as was Murray. Hell, even Brouwer would have been preferable. He might be relentlessly chirpy and a little too fond of bodily contact, but at least he'd never had to be rescued from the stationery cupboard. Piet had heard all about it. News travels fast in a busy office. No, she had chosen this one. Usually he would have had the maid answer the door, but not tonight. He had wanted to get the first look at the lucky employee his little girl had deemed to be good enough for her. Now faced with this wide-eyed, twitching specimen he was beginning to regret that decision.
Wikus drew himself up, squaring his shoulders and thrusting his chest out slightly.
"Good evening, sir," he said, his voice dropping in pitch. Strong and authoritative, that was the idea. He'd practiced it in the car on the way over. It had sounded much better then. He held out his hand.
"Wikus van de Merwe."
"Yes." Piet reluctantly took his clammy hand in the briefest of handshakes, casually wiping his hand on his trousers after doing so. Wikus could feel his face burning. He had to press on, this was his big chance to make a good impression with the boss. Her father.
"I'm here to pick up Tania, sir."
Piet exhaled sharply.
"Yes," he said coldly, "do come in." He turned away and headed for the elaborate staircase that swept across the back of the hallway. Wikus stepped over the threshold and stood awkwardly in the cavernous room, subconsciously fiddling with his clothing. This was ludicrous. It couldn't possibly work. She probably had a flock of admirers competing for he attention. Wealthy, successful men. Men she wouldn't be ashamed to tell her friends about. It wasn't too late to run. If he just turned around and ran out that door he could just go home and forget this whole ridiculous idea. She was probably stringing him along for a joke, anyway. Yes, that had to be it. She and her father were upstairs now, shaking with laughter at the fact that he had actually believed she would go on a date with him. It would better to go now, just turn around and...
His head whipped around toward the staircase. Tania was stood at the top, her slender hand resting lightly on the the balustrade. His eyes widened as he took in every single detail. The long pink dress that skimmed her bewitching figure, the blonde hair tumbling gracefully around her shoulders, the light glinting on her earrings, the way that smile lit up her soft features. Wait. She was smiling at him. Smiling, not laughing. Wikus could feel his mouth drying up, but forced himself to speak.
"Goeieaand, Tania", he said in a way that would probably have sounded almost as suavely casual as he had meant it to if it weren't for the noticeable cracking in his voice. Tania's smile widened and she skipped lightly down the stairs. Wikus' eyes never left her as she crossed the hallway towards him and gently placed her hand on his trembling arm. He grinned at her, his heart suddenly pounding so ferociously that he was beginning to seriously wonder if it might just explode altogether. She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, before gently guiding him towards the doorway. In all the years that followed he was never able to quite figure out how he managed to get his legs organised enough to get out the door in that moment.
Piet looked out of the library window, watching the pair heading across the driveway. He snorted to himself. She would have her little fancies, his daughter. He decided not to think on it too much. It wouldn't last long.


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Microeconomics: Optimization, Experiments, and Behavior
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The title of this blog says "Sabah State Library Sandakan Zone." The Sabah State Library is run as a State Government Department, and its headquarters is based in Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, also affectionately known as "The Land Below the Wind." The State Library is administered in six zones :
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Hi! My name is Cecilia Chai, and I am the Head of the Sandakan Zone. I will be moderating and updating this blog. My staff and I hope to be able to maintain a forum among our library members, library staff, as well as our library superiors in Kota Kinabalu! We appreciate and welcome your constructive comments, and we hope to continue to improve our library services.
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His-and-her sinks are increasingly popular. Photo Courtesy of Krista Watterworth
The Experts' Advice
A few tips from the experts:
Go to your local home improvement store and look for knockoffs of more expensive designer products. And keep it simple ~ Krista Watterworth, host of HGTV's Save My Bath.
Steer clear of dark colors for the walls. Light and airy colors make a more relaxing bath. ~ Megan Poteat, Belvedere Cabinets.
Make sure your bathroom fits your everyday needs. ~ Jamie Goldberg, kitchen and bath designer.
Lots of storage is critical. ~ Bill Hirsch, architect and author.
Integrate safety features like rails and grab bars into the design. Safety features benefit everyone. ~ Diana Schrage, Kohler.
Secrets of Successful Bathroom Design
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Once known as the "necessary," the modern bathroom has become the showpiece of many homes. Master bathrooms are beginning to mirror the size of the master bedroom. Kids don't even have to fight for their morning shower time, as individual bedrooms increasingly have a private bath. If you're interested in upgrading or renovating your bathroom, we've got a few expert tips to share.
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When designing a bathroom space, you need to consider size, usage, and lighting. "The amount of space that modern people need in a bathroom has grown," says Krista Watterworth, host of HGTV's Save My Bath. "Modern bathrooms are less like bathrooms and more like a spa getaway."
You don't want the space to feel crowded, adds Jamie Goldberg, NBKA-certified independent bath and kitchen designer based in Tampa. If you need to maximize room, install a shower stall rather than a tub or reduce the amount of counter space.
Light is crucial in bathrooms and can't be overlooked. It needs to be bright enough for grooming, but soft enough to create a relaxing atmosphere. Dimmer switches or additional lighting in areas where brightness is needed help give the room all-day functionality.
Going Green
Virtually everything in the modern bath is eco-friendly today. Here are a few ways to make any bath in your home more sustainable:
- Dual-flush toilets allow you to choose a light- or strong-flush and come in a myriad of designs to fit into any bathroom decor
- Low-flow showerheads and faucets decrease the amount of water used by up to 30%
- Wood floors or flooring made from recycled materials
- Low-VOC and non-toxic paints
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Bathrooms have gone from one-size-fits-all to being ultimately customizable. His-and-her sinks are now the norm and the newest trend includes sinks and vanities that come in multiple heights, says Diana Schrage, senior designer with Kohler. You can have a sink at the standard 36-inch height, but many sinks and counters are now available at 42 inches, a more comfortable height for tall members of the family.
Sit-down vanities are also increasingly popular. William Hirsch, architect and author of Designing Your Perfect House: Lessons from an Architect, says vanities are often being designed into bathroom closets, creating a private dressing room area within the bath space. "It's nice to provide a tiny sink at the makeup vanities so there is a water source," adds Hirsch.
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One point that designers agree on is that every home should have at least one bathtub, because you never know when you might need one. A popular tub design gaining popularity is the hydrotherapy soaking tub. Other high-end tub features include light therapy, aromatherapy and vibra-acoustics—all of which work to create a spa-like atmosphere right in your own home.
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The hottest looks in bathroom design are based on fluid lines and refinement. Honed white is the new brass. Glass tile for walls, ceramic tile for flooring, and chrome fixtures and hardware are what's on-trend, says Megan Poteat, an AKBD-certified designer with Belvedere Cabinets. In terms of color, several designers point to Kohler's new Honed White fixture finish. "It's a softness that wants to be touched," says Schrage. Goldberg adds that the finish fits nicely with today's trend toward softer lines and finishes.


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No, I'm not kidding and neither is Virginia.
One lucky person will receive a $500 Visa gift card to celebrate the launch of 'Stuck in the Middle', the first book in her new Sister-to-Sister Series.
In, Stuck in the Middle, Joan Sanderson wants to impress the good-looking doctor who lives next door. The problem is that her little sister, perky pretty Tori, is also taken with the guy. Before she knows it Joan is engaged in an all-out war to snag the guy's attention. Big sister Allie takes sides and drags Joan on a shopping spree to dress her in designer clothes.
Then in one of my favorite scenes, Allie gives Joan a lesson in "How to Flirt" using tips she learns on the Internet. Trust me, that scene is sure to bring a smile to your face!
But that's not all! Five additional winners will receive all three books in the Sister-to-Sister Series as soon as they are released, a prize valued at more than $40.
The contest runs from February 1, 2008 through 8:00 p.m. Eastern on March 31, 2008. But according to Virginia, people can actually enter now.
All I ask is that you tell her that "abookblogger @ gmail . com" (without the spaces) referred you to her contest. Please, pretty please!
Without further ado, go there and enter.


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I came to know a system where roses are colored with rainbow flowers. These 'Happy Flowers' were designed by Peter Van de Werken, who owns a flower company close to Den Bosch in southern Holland.
You can present your wife or girlfriend with a bunch of these flowers on Valentine's Day. The highly colourful flowers have been developed by a Dutch businessman who dyes each bloom in the colours of the rainbow.
The dyes are produced from natural plant extracts and are absorbed by the flowers as they grow.Read More


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TO mark National No Smoking Day yesterday, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has issued a reminder on the danger of lit cigarettes in the home.
Watch Manager Neil Chamberlain, from the community safety department, said: "Unfortunately, it is far too easy to accidentally leave a cigarette burning in an ashtray, or to fall asleep while smoking. It's a sad fact that more people die in smoking material related fires than any other – while cigarettes are the cause of less than 10 per cent of all fires, they actually account for around a third of all fire deaths."
He added: "A cigarette can burn at up to 700°C – imagine leaving something that hot on or next to a settee, bed, carpet or curtains. It is absolutely vital that you always make sure that cigarettes are properly extinguished - your life, and the lives of others in your home, could depend on it."
The best way of protecting yourself and others in your home from this risk is to give up smoking altogether; failing that, only ever smoke outside.
If you have to smoke indoors, remember:
- Make sure cigarettes, cigars and pipes are properly extinguished when you have finished
- Don't leave lit cigarettes unattended.
- Never smoke in bed.
- Use a proper ashtray that won't tip over easily • Never tap ash into a wastepaper basket.
- Empty ashtrays frequently
- For further home fire safety advice, visit www.wiltsfire.gov.uk


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Monessen recognizes sacrifice by vets
Nearly a century after Armistice Day marked the end of World War I, Veterans Day marks the sacrifices made by those who have served America.
And that dedication was never better illustrated than in the service of national guardsmen and woman waging the war on terrorism worldwide today, Maj. Charles Kerns said.
Kerns is commander of the Civil Engineering Squadron, 171st Air Refueling Wing, at Pittsburgh International Airport.
He spoke at a Veterans Day service Sunday afternoon in the Monessen High School auditorium.
The Kentucky native has served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard.
Armistice Day originally marked the end of World War I, when the guns of "The Great War" were silenced on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
"That silence punctuates the air and focuses everyone's attention to the service of our veterans across the country and in locations around the world," Kerns said. "And those veterans encompass many different kinds of people who serve our country in many diverse ways. They represent the best of America."
Kerns praised the efforts of "citizen soldiers and citizen airmen," members of the National Guard.
"While the National Guard is not a full-time occupation, it absolutely is a full-time devotion," Kerns said.
Kerns called Veterans Day "a day when nations around the world pause in silence with solemn pride in remembrance of the heroism of those who served, those who are currently serving and those who died in our country's service."
"We don't mark this day each year as a celebration of victory, but rather, as a celebration of those who made victory possible," Kerns said.
Kerns said services such as the one Sunday in Monessen "keep the story of their sacrifice and dedication alive."
"They chose to serve the cause that is greater than self, many even after they knew they'd be sent into harm's way," Kerns said. "And in this time of persistent conflict for the better part of a decade, they have endured tour after tour in distant and difficult places.
"They have protected us from danger, and they have given others the opportunity for a better life."
Kerns said the National Guard answers the call during disasters and for deployment around the world.
"Today, the National Guard finds itself at a strategic inflection point," Kerns said. "In the years ahead, we must transition from combat operations, adjust to new fiscal realities, and prepare to face a new and challenging security environment both at home and abroad.
"Taken together, these are no small tasks. Successfully adapting for the future will be important, not just for the Guard but also for our nation."
Kerns called on veterans at the event to stand and be recognized. He then led a moment of silence for all fallen veterans.
Remembering the sacrifice of veterans was a theme for others who spoke at the service.
Monessen Mayor Mary Jo Smith said veterans serve to keep us free.
"Thank them for their dedication and service," Smith said.
Monessen High School students Dominic Zboyovsky and Tyler Shash each praised veterans.
Zboyovsky said he has the utmost respect for veterans and is pursuing a military career.
"No other job could carry as much honor to the U.S. as serving in the military," Zboyovsky said.
Shash said he makes a point of thanking any serviceman or woman he sees in uniform. He said veterans' "actions speak louder than any words I speak."
"What would America be without them," Shash said. "Every American owes their lives to these vets."
State Rep. R. Ted Harhai, D-Monessen, said "This is my 17th year coming here, and it doesn't get old. I want to show my thanks to the veterans for their service."
American Legion Post 28 Adjutant Wayne Vlasic read the names of 126 Monessen residents who have died in service to America.
Chris Buckley is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-684-2642 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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- Provide ReBath customers with courteous, professional, and technically correct installations of ReBath products and services.
- Maintain and practice current company installation techniques by keeping abreast of all new and improved techniques through the Installation Manager and the Retail Manager.
- Maintain company issued tools and materials in an orderly and workmanlike fashion. If issued a company vehicle, keep current with the cleanliness, maintenance, and vehicle records as directed by the Retail Manager.
- Maintain company installation records and paperwork correctly and accurately for job files.
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NICE TIME ON THE DREAM.....BUT: Carnival Dream Cruise Review by topaz123
Overall Member Rating
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: New Orleans
THE SHIP: Nice, big and lots of things to do. We had an inside cabin and it was surprisingly quiet. We have had other inside cabins that were really noisy, but I don't know if it was the size of the ship, or the newer ship..but it seemed quiet. We did have the thing with the "slamming doors". We have been on a lot of CARNIVAL cruises, and we get these people who must have a baby gorilla in the room...they insist on SLAMMING THE CABIN DOOR with FULL FORCE...all hours of the day and night. My aftershave almost bounced off the sink from the explosion of these door slammers. One more thing...Please do not yell the entire length of the hallway at all hours of the day and night...( Example: JIM..WE HAVE TO GET UP TO THE LIDO DECK..COME ON !!!). Very rude!!!
THE FOOD: Good More food, not downtown Manhattan up scale but generally good. You can read review after review of food, and it is so selective , it's hard to get a grip. I thought the selections were small on the LIDO buffet....I can recall over the years, it keeps getting smaller and smaller selections. Not a lot of variety offerings. Tandoori grill was fantastic, check out the Tandori chicken and hummus. Good burgers, dogs, fries too. You might want to go to the Pasta Station too...just fill out the card on pasta, sauce, etc. and they bring it freshly prepared...... MONGOLIAN WOK: Another great stop..but wow...that line is way too long...expect to wait 20 minutes on a good day. There is a barbeque station that operated on sea days....good assorted barbeque. Make stop at the Taste Bar...tiny tapas type plates each evening. ..with something new every time you stop by. They do not have a FISH n CHIPS or SUSHI station...we were disappointed in that.....Good pizza but a long wait at times. Here's a "whoops story": In line with nice slacks and silk shirt on., wanted a slice late...so headed to the pizza station...some kid in front of me grabbed his pepperoni pizza so fast it slid off the plate onto my shirt, no sorry no nothing...just took off running. One last point on dining....Way do some cruisers insist on going through the buffet line eating at the same time? Could you possibly wait, 4 minutes till you set down. Also...I had a "lady?" go through the entire buffet, butting in between those that had waited in line and filled here plate all the way down the buffet line in this manner. Excuse me...( reaches in), excuse me ( reaches over my shoulder), excuse me ( reaches between the next people).....whew.
SPA: Don't pay the big spa fees...there is a free steam room on the right when you first walk in the spa. It's small but Free.
DINING ROOM: Very good, had the best hostess hands down. Always friendly! Lobster, prime rib , vegan selections....again, a slight back off from early Carnival offerings, they have trimmed down a bit. But we thought all the meals were well prepared and good. I don't like paying $22 for a bottle of $5.00 red wine though.
MEDICAL: I needed a bandaid for a sore finger. They got me for $3.00 for a Band-Aid in medical. Ouch!
PORTS: Cozumel: nice, warm, usual street people..lots of tequila and cheap beers
Cayman: Best stop of all...lots of bargains....JAMESON one liter just $15. Pretty stop here.
Montego Bay: If you don't book an excursion, then you are stuck at the terminal or take an expensive cab ride. Carnival has a deal on a bus for $20, no cash accepted sign n sail card only. This port stop is not our favorite....the street hustlers are over the top aggressive...way over the top. Looks real seedy and Unsafe..I sure wouldn't wonder around here. Of course if you go to one of these day beaches, they soak ya bad with fees to get in, and watery umbrella drinks and then badger you to death for tips.
Good time though...I'll probably think of something I should have put in here...but we did have a great time and will cruise carnival again. Less
Published 08/09/14
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Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira receive seven MTV awards nods each.
MTV announced its nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday July 31st and there it goes Latin singer Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the list with seven nominations each. The rock band and the pop superstar will compete for Video of the Year award for the videos "Dani California" and "Hips Don't Lie".
As of Shakira, she also is up for Best Female Video award still for the same single competing that of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You", Madonna's "Hung Up", and Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous". Elsewhere, Red Hot Chili Peppers also vies for Best Group Video along with The All-American Rejects' "Move Along", Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", and Panic! at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".
Some other artists also in the running for the award are Busta Rhymes' "Touch It Remix", James Blunt's "You're Beautiful", Kanye West's "Gold Digger", Nick Lachey's "What's Left Of Me", and T.I.'s "What You Know" all of which up for Best Male Video category. 50 Cent's "Window Shopper", Busta Rhymes' "Touch It Remix", Chamillionaire's "Ridin'", T.I.'s "What You Know", and Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down" are Best Rap Video contenders.
Take a look at the complete list of the awards nominees at MTV.


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Formation of Iraqi cabinet delayed as violence continues
At least eight people died in Iraq's violence as prime minister-designate Nuri al-Maliki missed a personal deadline to present his new cabinet. Maliki had pledged to have the government ready by Wednesday.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the delay in the formation of Iraq's new government is due to a dispute within the dominant Shiite alliance over who will head the oil ministry.
According to AFP, three Shiite candidates are currently vying for the oil minister's post, with prominent independent Shiite politician Hussein Shahristani emerging as the frontrunner.
Meanwhile, violence continued in Baghdad Thursday when four street cleaners died as a a bomb hidden in the wealthy Mansur neighborhood in western Baghdad went off.
Elsewhere in the city, investigative Judge Firas Mohammed was killed as he drove to work in western Baghdad when a car pulled up beside him and its passengers sprayed him with bullets.
In Baquba, north of Baghdad, high school history teacher Widad al-Shaml was shot dead in a drive-by shooting as she was walking her daughter to school.
Two Iraqi army soldiers were also killed and four others injured near Balad, north of Baghdad, in a roadside bomb attack. A US soldier also died in a roadside bombing southwest of Baghdad.


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By Ryan Ekvall | Wisconsin Reporter
MADISON — If there's anything that can bring together the most politically divided state in America — yes, we're talking to you, WIsconsin — it's beer and brats.
That was the theory behind Gov. Scott Walker's invitation to the entire Legislature to come to the governor's mansion for a "beer and brats summit" Tuesday afternoon.
"I'm looking forward to a great cookout. We've got some fantastic, authentic Wisconsin products that we will be sharing with legislators of both political parties and their staff. I am hopeful this get-together will forge relationships that will make it easier to work together to help create jobs," Walker said in a statement.
The peace offering is sound strategy, said John McAdams, political scientist at Marquette University in Milwaukee.
"It's important to understand, as is true of all chief executives — whether we're talking Reagan in '82 or Obama in 2010 — in their second year in office, especially when they've passed highly consequential legislation in the first year, their political capital is somewhat reduced," McAdams said.
But McAdams wasn't sure the cookout itself would produce any real breakthrough.
"At one end, this is publicity. All politicians think about their public image and think about their re-election," he said. "At the max, it might be that with this and some other conversations, some highly consensual legislation might be possible. It would have to be something Walker and the legislature can agree on, that can give both Walker and legislature something to brag to their constituents about. Spending money for motherhood and apple pie type things – like jobs – is usually non-partisan. Anything that can be sold as a jobs package might fit the bill."
Ninety-eight legislators said they'd attend the summit, while at least three others released statements of protest.
Democratic Reps. Kelda Helen Roys and Mark Pocan, both of Madison and seeking the U.S. Congress seat being vacated by Tammy Baldwin, dismissed the governor's invitation as little more than a dog and pony show — or maybe a wiener dog and pony show.
"If you are truly interested in working with Democrats to move our state forward, I suggest offering meaningful compromise on policy rather than a photo-opportunity cookout at the mansion," Roys said in a statement.
Pocan's statement called it "a media stunt."
Except of course that the media wasn't invited to the party. Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie says the media's exclusion is to provide a "relaxed environment for legislators to socialize," with a high pork-to-reporters ratio.
Rep. Steven Nass, R-Whitewater, also said in a statement he won't attend the barbeque because, "Democratic leaders continue their offensive comments and threats of legislative chaos. We encourage our children to stand up to bullies. That's exactly what must happen in the Legislature."
"It is good PR for Walker and his administration to appear to be conciliatory," said McAdams, who also noted it was good politics for Democrats not to play the role of "sore loser."
Except for the presence of two dozen heckling protesters, Wisconsin's lawmakers appeared congenial exiting the party.
"This is a great bi-partisan event. I give the governor a great deal of credit for setting this up, for bringing people together. This is a very good first step after the recall to come together and find some common ground," said Rep. Scott Suder, R–Abbotsford. Protesters yelled "you're a liar" at him.
Suder added Walker — who handled the grilling — was a "hell of a cook."
Rep. Brett Hulsey, D-Madison. a notable critic of Walker's environmental regulation reforms, agreed with Suder — in his own way.
"It was definitely bratwurst posturing, but the bratwurst was tasty," said Hulsey. "The question is not what happened today, but what's going to happen different tomorrow. Are we going to see real progress or more political BS?" he said.
That different tomorrow may have to wait until January, when the next legislative session is scheduled to begin.
Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, said, "I think it's more important that we come back into session and pass a couple bills," including mining, venture capital and funding for tech schools.
He added that the odds of the Legislature being called into a special session, now that Democrats appear to control the state senate, was "very, very slim."
For all the political conjecture, the summit appeared to be a congenial affair.
"We've had way too much sizzle in the state, and we need more social interaction," said Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, who ate a bison brat. "The fact is that this process works based upon trust. And trust has broken down in this state."


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Warhol's 'Car Crash' work coming to NYC auction
NEW YORK — "Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)," a monumental silkscreen by Andy Warhol, is heading to a New York City auction where it could fetch more than $60 million.
The piece belongs to Warhol's "Death and Disaster" series and captures the immediate aftermath of a car crashing into a tree. It measures 8 feet by 13 feet.
Sotheby's is offering Warhol silkscreen on Nov. 13. The auction house says it is one of only four "Car Crash" works of that scale and the only one remaining in private hands. Sotheby's says the work has been in the same collection since 1988.
Warhol's "Green Car Crash" holds the record for the artist. It sold for $71.7 million in 2007 at Christie's.


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MANA Crop Protection announced its KlearSky Technology brand, which represents advanced formulation technology that embodies a range of attributes to deliver high performance and reduced impact on the environment.
KlearSky Technology encompassing superior efficacy of conventional active ingredients while lowering product emissions and enhancing the handler experience through such features as lower odor, fewer personal protective equipment requirements and/or reduced signal word, according to the announcement.
MANA products currently carrying the KlearSky designation include ABBA Ultra, Paradigm and Vulcan insecticides. All of these brands comply with emissions potential standards set by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and approved by EPA, have improved handling characteristics compared to the market standard, and perform as well or better than the market standard. The marketing materials for these products will carry the KlearSky logo and description.
MANA introduces the KlearSky Technology brand as a means of indicating formulations that pest control advisors, consultants and growers can rely on for high performance, a reduced impact on the environment and less restrictive handling requirements.
"The MANA KlearSky brand is a representation of our industry commitment to provide advanced formulation technology that enhances the handler experience and reduces the impact on the environment without sacrificing performance or efficacy," said Dave Downing, product manager, MANA Crop Protection. "When people see the KlearSky logo associated with one of our products, they'll know that product will provide dependable performance while simplifying handling or application. Plus they won't have to switch to another product when the proposed clean air standards are put in place because KlearSky products will already comply with the regulations."


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HSHP Annual Awards 2014
The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance honored students for their outstanding academic and professional achievement this year during a ceremony and reception held May 14. To learn more about this year's award winners, click on their pictures below.
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|Amanda L. Failla
|Professional Excellence Award - Teacher Education
For most of my life I have known I wanted to be a teacher. Growing up in Farmington, Connecticut, I had two physical education teachers that helped me become the person I am today. They have inspired me to follow in their footsteps and become a health and physical education teacher. Ithaca College was the perfect college for me. Not only does it have an excellent health and physical education program, but it also has a Women's Varsity Golf Team. I have been on the Women's Varsity Golf Team all four years at IC, which has been a positive experience I will never forget.
In my last semester of college, I student taught health education to seventh graders and physical education at the elementary school level. This was one of the best experiences I had at Ithaca College. I not only grew as a teacher, but I learned a lot about myself. It is the best feeling to see your students improve and succeed after you have taught them something. I was only at my two placements for about seven weeks, but these students had a huge impact on me. It was difficult to say goodbye to them. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Academic Achievements and Personal Highlights
- Student teacher Health and Physical Education
- Dean's List
- Vice President, Health Promotion and Physical Education majors club
- Presenter at New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- All-American Scholar
- Women's Golf All-Conference
- President's List Women's Golf
- Empire 8 Women's Golf Rookie of the Year
- Assistant Coach Farmington High School Freshmen Basketball Team
The Professional Excellence Award is given to students who embody the long tradition of knowledge and achievement within the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education.


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Atlético and Monaco reach a deal for Falcao: 45 million euros
The striker is signing for four seasons with an annual salary of 14 million euros tax-free.
Atlético Madrid and Monaco have reached a deal for the transfer of the Colombian Radamel Falcao to the club from the Principality. Monaco, owned by businessman Dmitry Rybolovlev, will pay 45 million euros for the player, who is signing for four seasons and will earn 14 million euros a year, tax free.
The striker passed his medical on Tuesday and then, together with his agent Mendes, met Rybolovlev. In principle the meeting was only to thrash out the terms of a possible contract, and once this was done speak to Atlético about the transfer. Things moved faster than expected however and the two clubs reached an agreement by phone on the transfer price.
Falcao agreed last season to stay with Atlético Madrid provided he would be allowed to go this summer if he helped the club qualify for the Champions League. With the goal met Atlético felt morally obliged not to demand the full buy-out clause of 60 million euros, and merely seek a reasonable price for the player.
In principle Falcao has a clause in his new contract allowing him to leave during next season.


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