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Hello, blog.
It's been a long time, I know.
Thing is, I actually watched The Zeppo weeks ago, but I could only eke out a few sentences worth of commentary. So I watched it again with a little more success, only most of what I wrote read like, "And then Buffy says this, and then Xander says this, and then Angel looks at Buffy like this, and I can't explain it but it's soooo funny y'all!"
The problem is that I love The Zeppo and I want to do it justice. From discussions with other fans, I've also surmised that I am alone in loving The Zeppo as much as I do. Considering that it is "the Xander episode," my affection for it is nothing short of a small miracle.
But The Zeppo accomplishes an impressive feat; it's a parody of the series that propels the season forward while lovingly poking fun at what came before. The episode starts to trim the fat that will need to be cut off completely by the end of the season. It works to tell the viewer, "We know how ridiculous we're being, too. Don't worry."
This episode is also the show's most compelling argument for the importance of Xander as a character, tho it pains me to say anything remotely positive about this douche. Xander may act like a moron 99% of the time, but I never wonder why he is on the show, and for most of the series' run, I tolerate him. Most of my goodwill toward the character, however, comes from Nicholas Brendon. While he is not a good actor in the strictest sense of the term, he is awfully endearing. And in The Zeppo, the writers give him plenty of opportunity to flail about and make a complete idiot of himself in the most pathetic way possible. Xander only truly makes sense to me when he's portrayed as pathetic but generally well-intentioned. And Brendon has the comedic chops to pull it off.
The Plot
The episode opens with old-school demon slaying in a cave, where Buffy and Faith get some help from the Scoobies. Giles stands around spookily in the mist half-heartedly throwing punches, and Willow casts some sort of spell on the demons. (And hey, remember Faith??) The vampires are dust, and everyone played a part. Except for Xander, who emerges pathetically from the rubble, terrified and bruised. The Scoobies wonder if he might not be better off "fray-adjacent."
At school, Xander leaps around wildly to a jangly 90s guitar, begging some jocks to throw him a pass. When they finally appease him, the football sails right past him and into the lap of Jack O'Toole. Now, we've never seen Jack before, and he appears to have been held back about ten or fifteen years, but he's dutiful as the thin, menacing bully in a leather jacket. Shades of a psychopathic Shane West. Or Shawn Hunter.
Needless to say, Jack is not pleased by Xander's ineptitude with a football. Xander scurries away before Jack can follow through with his threat to "kick your ass until it's a new shape," but doesn't avoid Cordelia, who saw the whole shameful exchange. Xander is embarrassed that he's faced vampires and demons and still can't face a common bully, to which Cordelia replies, "because Jack actually noticed you were there...Xander, you're the useless part of the group. You're the zeppo."
Thus the rest of this episode. What function does a pathetic, unintelligent mortal have on this show? Too obnoxious to be an everyman or a romantic interest, how will he stay relevant?
Xander faces this question head-on, asking Oz for tips on how to be cool. Xander determines that he needs to find his "thing"--a quirk that will set him apart and make him cool. He ultimately decides upon a powder blue convertible.
At the library, Giles tells Buffy that the big bad vamps from the beginning of the episode are the Sisterhood of Jhe, who have come to Sunnydale to reopen the Hellmouth and commence the apocalypse. Sinister church music plays in the background. Oz turns into a werewolf.
Due to his zeppo status, Xander's role in the impending apocalypse is to get donuts for the Scoobies. A cute car enthusiast blonde shows at the donut shop and hits on Xander, who can't believe his luck. They drive to The Bronze, where clutz Xander rear ends Jack's car. Jack threatens Xander with his fancy knife, Katie, and asks, "Don't you feel pathetic?" to which Xander responds, "Mostly I feel Katie." Jack insists that the only difference between the two of them is that regardless of who holds the knife, Xander has the most fear.
The cops show up just in time for Xander and Katie to get acquainted. When Xander doesn't narc on Jack, he is unwittingly inducted into Jack's gang as the driver. They drive around to pick up Jack's buddies, who turn out to all be dead. Jack raises them from the ground with a spell he learned from Grandpappy, and boy, let me tell you, the Scoobies are gonna wish they wrote that spell down come Season 6.
Jack's pals banter about picking up some chicks at Taco Bell and watching Walker, Texas Ranger, but eventually decide they want to bake a cake. They then try to officially induct Xander into their gang by killing him--as it turns out, all of them are dead, including Jack.
Xander escapes in his car and takes a look at the "cake" ingredients.
He realizes that Jack's gang were actually planning on building a bomb.
The rest of the episode consists of Xander driving Jack and his buddies around town and occasionally running into the Scoobies. At each turn, Xander begs the Scoobies to let him help them with the apocalypse without revealing that he's really trying to get away from his new undead gang of pals.
The episode ends at Sunnydale High, location of both the Hellmouth and the bomb. Xander runs around the school frantically avoiding Jack and co. and trying to find the bomb, with hilarious scenes of the rest of the Scoobies attacking the Hellmouth monster with hatchets.
In the end, Xander and Jack have a faceoff over the bomb. It's clear that Xander won't be able to diffuse it, but he stays calm in the face of imminent death, telling Jack, "I like the quiet." At the last second, Jack diffuses the bomb, not wanting to spend the rest of his undead life in tiny pieces.
The next morning, the Scoobies reflect on the events of last night to the tune of sinister church music. They share such thoughts as, "Even when the Hellmouth closed, I could still hear it screaming," and mention Angel having a brush with death. Buffy describes something Giles did as "the bravest thing I've ever seen," though we never find out what. Xander opts not to tell them about his adventure, which was just as instrumental in preventing the apocalypse. This is possibly the only glimmer of maturity we ever see in Xander. He's confident enough in his role as the zeppo that he offers to get the Scoobies snacks without shame, and when Cordelia confronts him about his patheticness, he walks away with a knowing smile.
Why It's Hilarious
The Zeppo both builds up and undermines each character and each plot device developed by the show this far. All of our favorite characters get their moment to shine; even Faith and Oz, who have been conspicuously absent, are reaffirmed as slightly unhinged/overtly sexual and cool as a cucumber/werewolf, respectively. But here, the foundation of each character is portrayed with a big wink.
I'll give an example. We cut from one crisis to the other--Willow and Buffy read up on the Sisterhood of Jhe in the library. Buffy reads that the vamps celebrate victory by eating their foes and remarks, "Couldn't they just pour Gatorade on each other?" Giles announces his plan to go ask the spirit guides for help because the fate of the world rests on their shoulders, but gets distracted when he sees that Buffy and Giles ate all the jelly donuts.
"I'm always the one who says, 'Let's have a jelly in the mix!'"
Giles reverts to his familiar mumbling, fretting, frantically researching Watcher persona, but his musings on the apocalypse are undermined when he throws a small temper tantrum over donuts. This suggests a whole range of interactions between the Scoobies that would remain "offscreen" in any other episode, but add an essential element of humanity and ridiculousness to the more fantastical plot lines.
These characterizations are heightened by the fact that the Sisterhood of Jhe present the worst threat to the Scoobies [b]ever[/b], a point driven home over and over by each character. In the face of crisis, they are forced to act as their truest selves. Giles researches. Buffy, Angel, and Willow make preparations to contribute to the battle in their own special way. Faith fights like a maniac and has sex. And Oz turns into a werewolf.
Most important, however, is Xander. Because he has no role in the proceedings, and in most episodes is relegated to making snide comments and lurking around in the background uselessly, he is the perfect character to disrupt the more-or-less conventional A plot.
Back to what I said about the formal devices of the episode. First of all, the framework focuses on the B plot (Xander and Jack) which throws the balance of the episode off from the get-go. Upping the stakes of the A plot only adds to the absurdity, as the viewer knows (and is constantly reminded) that the apocalypse is nigh but sees very little of it.
The episode makes the argument that the goofier, meandering, character-driven B plot is as essential to the fight against evil as the A plot. Jack's bomb is set to go off right underneath the Hellmouth; if Xander did not stop the bomb, all of the Scoobies would have died, and the Hellmouth would have opened. And Xander is arguably the best (or only) character to face down Jack in the end. He doesn't fight Jack or cast a spell. In fact, he does nothing, which is all he can do. His refusal to try to stop the bomb convinces Jack that Xander is fearless.
But that's not the funny part.
The funny part emerges from the musical cues, the transitions between scenes, and the way that no plot line, line of dialogue, or character action is safe from being undermined. The music that plays during the A plot is more often than not spooky church music with organ and a creepy choir. The B plot scenes are scored by goofy upbeat caper music. Both sets of music are exaggerated reflections of the content of the two intersecting plots, and the way they quickly switch back and forth makes them seem ridiculous.
A particularly funny scene involving music comes after Xander escapes from Jack and co. He happens upon Faith, and rescues her from one of the Jhe sisters. Faith is all wound up after fighting the vamp without killing her, and needs Xander's help with an itch she just can't scratch. Again, the musical score adds most of the humor here, as we watch them get it on to a 70s porn groove, watch them cuddle to some romantic strings, and watch Faith kick him out without his pants to silence.
The Zeppo also makes use of a certain kind of transition that probably has a formal name but I'm too stupid to know it. The second scene answers a question posed by the last scene, and in some cases even finishes the last sentence of the first scene. For example, Buffy finds the bartender Willy beaten within an inch of his life by the Sisterhood. He tells her that he doesn't feel there's any use in trying to defeat them, and urges her to go to Angel, saying, "think about how you want to spend your last night on earth." Cut to one of Jack's buddies shouting in Xander's convertible, "LET'S GET SOME BEER!"
But the episode is most successful at undermining some of the elements of the show that have become tired at this point. Vampires are no longer scary, and the show will struggle to muster up an apocalypse threatening enough to actually involve the viewer. The Zeppo doesn't even try. The A plot does not read as ridiculous for Buffy—in fact, it plays straight 99% of the time. The reason that Xander spends much of the episode pathetically interrupting the other characters is that his mere presence undermines their emotional weight.
And Xander is 100% goofball. He plays at being a tough guy and integral part of the Scoobies to hilarious effect. Toward the end of the episode, Xander runs into Jack and co. in his car and grabs one of them by the collar, dragging him down the street forcing him to reveal the whereabouts of the bomb. Proud of his quick thinking, he fancies himself a bit of a Bruce Willis and says, "Now I'm gonna ask you this once, and you better pray you get the answer right! How do I..."
But he doesn't get to finish his sentence, as the zombie gets decapitated by a mailbox.
Later at the school, he faces down one of Jack's friends and says, "Should've learned by now. If you're gonna play with fire, you gotta expect sooner or later..." and then the zombie runs off. Even his tone of voice in these scenes—deep, gritty, full of importance—is just hilarious. And it says more about Xander and his concept of "real masculinity" than 100 temper tantrums ever could.
His goofiness plays against the Scoobies' "seriousness" and "importance." When Xander rushes around the school trying to find the bomb, he intermittently comes across the Scoobies fighting the Hellmouth monster and screaming such dramatic things as, "FAITH, GO FOR THE HEART!"
In Season One, this was the scariest thing ever to happen. But here, it's hilarious.
But by far my favorite example of this comes in the middle of the episode when Xander tries to go to Buffy for help. Buffy is in Angel's lair tearfully arguing that he should go to safety and let her fight the Hellmouth. Lit by firelight, they tell one another that they can't bear to lose each other again, and this is the worst threat to their lives they've ever faced. Cue Xander, who quickly realizes he's caught them at a bad time.
Even the composition of the shot does a total 180. The first time I saw this episode, the scene did not read as ridiculous until Xander turned up. His interruption allowed me to pause and realize how many times I had seen Buffy and Angel have this exact conversation, how overwrought that conversation is, and how inessential it is to the season. In my opinion, this scene is pretty much the final word on the Buffy/Angel romance, as his interruption exposes the scene as irrelevant and tired. And it does that in about ten seconds.
The few opinions I've come across criticize this episode for being too Xander-y or for being mean-spirited. And yeah, fair enough. On a bad day, I might agree with either criticism. But I'll just say this. Laugh at the show while you still can. It won't give you reasons to laugh for much longer.


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Accidents Will Happen
Everyone should accept that sometimes accidents can happen. When an accident happens people should look to fix the damage of the accident and not get angry that it happened. An accident happens when somebody makes a mistake, people should realize that nobody is perfect and people will make mistakes.
After an accident
The focus after an accident should not be on placing blame instead it should be on minimizing or fixing the damage that is caused because of an accident. If a child throws a ball and it breaks a window of a house then the owner should focus on window replacement. This will involve three steps: the first step will be selection, the second step will be installation and the third step will be service and warranty. During the selection process you must meet with the manufacture or store owner and decide what kind of design you want. You must look at your options and create a budget. During the installation process you must make sure that the workers are minimized to only one part of the house so that they won't disrupt the whole house and you must set aside a day for installation. Make sure you prepare your house for installation. The third step will involve service and warranty, make sure you find out how to take care of your windows, find out who you have to contact if there is an issue and make sure you know what your warranty covers.
A replacement double glazed window will be a good option for you to use. They will minimize noise and are good for energy efficiency. There will be an air gap between the panes that are sealed so it acts like an extra layer of insulation. During the winter it will prevent heat from escaping and during the summer it will stop unwanted hot air from entering your house. You will not have to depend on artificial heaters and on air conditioners so you can save money by reducing these costs.
Prevent accidents from happening
People may make mistakes but they should be careful to prevent accidents from happening. People should not be careless and they should care about other people. Car accidents can be prevented if people decide not to drink under the influence of alcohol. If people act in a responsible way then a lot of accidents will be prevented. In factories people should follow the safety procedures to prevent accidents from happening. These procedures are there so that no harm will be caused to the workers.

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About Miller Jordan Middle School
William Miller Jordan was born in Birmingham, Alabama October 23, 1911. He came to Weslaco with his parents in 1926. He lived in San Benito since 1935. He served in the military for four years, stationed in the India-Burma-China area. He served as a longtime principal with the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. He was an active member of the San Benito Methodist Church. He also served as a member of the San Benito Rotary Club, where he held several offices and received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow honor.
Prior to the 1956-57 school year, our district's 7th & 8th grade students attended San Benito Junior High. This campus was located at the North Annex of the High School. The student enrollment was about 350-400 students.
Mr. William Miller Jordan was the principal and Mrs. Dallas Baker was the counselor. The faculty and staff consisted of 20-24 individuals.
The second semester of the 1956-57 school year, the Junior High was relocated to the present site. Originally this campus consisted of two wings, a gym and band hall and an unpaved street in front of the campus.
Through the years as enrollment increased, and additional classrooms were built to accommodate the students.
On October 8, 1973 during a school board meeting, a motion was made by E.D. Peek, which was seconded by Oscar De La Fuente, Sr. that the name of the San Benito Junior High be changed to the Miller Jordan Junior High School.
The resolution read:
Whereas, Miller Jordan came to the San Benito School system as a classroom teacher in 1935 and was the following year made Principal of Fred Booth Elementary School, and
Whereas, with the exception of four years of military service, he has spend his entire teaching career in this school system, and
Whereas, since 1956 he has been instrumental in developing the junior high school program at its present site, and
Whereas, during his entire career he has both by precept and example contributed significantly toward the upgrading of the junior high instructional program as well as a wholesome social atmosphere at the junior high campus, and
Whereas, it is the desire of this community through its Board of Trustees to commemorate and recognize this life-time service to the youth of this community,
That the school which he now serves and which has previously been referred to as SAN BENITO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, be hereafter known as "The Miller Jordan Junior High School"
From the day this campus opened its doors to the present, its administrators, faculty, and support staff have provided and will continue to provide the best educational opportunities for our students.


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Growing up, mom made these in the oven, ALL THE TIME. After making them again for the first time in years, I see why. They are the perfect meal for when you really can't make enough time to do more, but want a hot, fresh dinner. Originally a camping meal, as it is very easy to do over a fire, this is also great on a grill. I'll show you how to make these delicious, tender, packs of goodness in just a few steps (and hardly any clean up!)
1. Gather all your ingredients on a cutting board and head to your grill area.For my packs, I like a sweet potato, an onion, a few carrots, and 2 handfuls of ground beef for the patties. Don't forget to grab some salt, pepper, garlic, and your favorite Teeny Tiny Spice mix. Here I'm using a chocolate chili spice, which complements the sweet potato and beef so well. At this time, turn on your grill, and set to medium.
2. Patty out your meat and cover in seasonings, work it through the meat and lay patties on grease sheets of heavy duty foil (long enough to cover the meat twice.)
3. Chop veggies roughly and cover patty with them.
4. Sprinkle more seasoning, then fold, roll, and seal up ALL the edges tightly.
4. Once edges are rolled, place on the grill. Cook for about 45 minutes on medium heat, carefully flipping halfway through (make sure not to puncture foil, it will lose steam and burn in areas. If you do rip the foil while flipping, carefully wrap a non punctured piece around the punctured area)
Now do some yard work, or one of the 8 million things that you have to do that made you want an easy dinner in the first place. When you're done, dinner will be ready!
5. Carefully remove packs from the grill and dig in! If your eating outside, skip the plate and eat right from the foil, just let it cool a bit first. If you want to get a little fancier (lol) you can plate it.
I was skeptical at first, thinking that the meat was going to taste too moist, slimy, or steamed, but it was tender, FULL of flavor and had a great texture. The vegetables were soft, and the potato was melt in your mouth buttery. You can add anything you want to your grill pack, so have fun coming up with different combinations and flavors.
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What Is Love?
None can explain
It is like a bruise
Which gives a lot of pain
In this interesting game
Some lose and some gain.
What is Love?
It is like a mystery
Which has a Deep history
Not found even in dictionary.
What is Love?
It is like stars
Looking beautiful with shine
But true lovers in this world
Are rare...very rare.
What is Love ?
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When some one falls in love
Breaks all the bonds of Shy.
None can explain..


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The Halifax Oland Exports were a junior A team.
They played in the Maritime Junior Hockey League from 1998 through 2003.
They were named after a brand of beer.
The Oland Exports won the Royal Bank Cup in 2002.
Their name was changed to the Halifax Team Pepsi in 2003 and the team was moved to New Glasgow to become the Weeks Crushers in the following season.


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At his fourth Rugby World Cup, with a record haul of points in the bag, Dan Carter has one final piece of business to attend to.
In his 112th Test, the celebrated New Zealand fly-half will finally get to contest a World Cup final when he bows out of international rugby against Australia on Saturday (Sunday AEDT).
"There were moments when I thought it might be the end, but I had to fight through that to be where I am today," Carter said on Friday as he polished off kicking practice at Twickenham.
"It's the love of the All Blacks jersey. It's something I've always wanted to do. I got a taste for it in 2003 for the first time and never wanted it to end."
The 33-year-old Carter goes into the finale playing some of the best rugby of his career, reminiscent of his golden performances against the 2005 British and Irish Lions.
His game-breaking displays have been recognised by his nomination for world player of the year, an award he has won twice before.
Carter is desperate to sign off with World Cup success after a tournament history littered with frustration and injury.
In the All Blacks' victorious 2011 campaign, he only played two games before a groin injury ended his tournament.
New Zealand did not reach the final in 2003 and 2007.
But the rugby gods have smiled on Carter this year and he goes into Saturday's final injury free before heading to France to end his playing days with Racing 92.
Over the past four years he has suffered multiple injuries and while there were days when he doubted his body would hold together enough for him to make the World Cup, Carter never lost the desire.
"What keeps you playing at the highest level is if your mind is willing to do it and you are prepared to do anything to keep at that level," he said.
In the build up to the final, Carter has refused to discuss the showdown with the Wallabies as his final Test, saying "the team" performance was the sole focus.
But the accolades have been flowing. Wallabies backs coach Stephen Larkham rates Carter "clearly number one" in the pantheon of fly-halves.
Former Scotland international Gregor Townsend described Carter as "the Roger Federer of rugby".
Despite his illustrious 13-years in the black jersey the unassuming playmaker has never had fame and records as a motivating factor.
"It's not about me playing well to try to keep other people happy," he said.
He bows out with a total of 1579 Test points, 333 more than the second-highest scorer, retired England great Jonny Wilkinson.
Carter is one of five long-serving All Blacks to cofirm they are bowing out at this World Cup joining Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Kevin Mealamu and Tony Woodcock whose career ended a few weeks prematurely when injured playing Tonga.
Captain Richie McCaw has indicated he will retire but has shelved making a decision until he returns to New Zealand.


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As the Democrats and media in New York push Governor Patterson out of a race for governor they want one of the Cuomo dynasty to win, along comes Congressman Chaz Rangel and his ethics problems.
Chazzel Dazzel will be admonished before some phony ethic committee of the House - big damn deal. So his staffers used corporate bribe money to pay for his Caribbean trips. He will spit in the Ethics Committee's general direction and it will be over with until his abuse of low rent housing and tax evasion investigations are eventually put aside as well.
But for followers of politics as practiced in the real world check out this link, bottom of page #2:
Chaz Rangel had an insider at the DC branch of the Justice Department helping him out. It seems one Ms. Mobley was slipping info to the bribemasters of the Carib News who paid for Chaz's sun bathing at his villa.
Let's sum up what is going on here in the world of progressive Democrats holding office in heavily Democrat areas.
1. When a Cuomo wants a governorship - the Cuomo gets it.
2. So much for the blind, black, liberal incumbent - check all that "Democrats for the black man" nonsense at the door in this case.
3. Some Democrat Congressmen are just too important to let some series of never ending scandals bring down. Chaz Rangel is a very prestegious and would be re-elected no matter how many pictures there are of his bloated self on a beach sunning at corporate expense. His tax evasion is not an issue either. He is a liberal Democrat - that says it all.
4. Besides, Rangel's STAFF made the errors about the bribes - oh wait it was Patterson's STAFF that got in trouble and allowed the Dems to force him out of re-election.
5. Imagine being so important a Liberal Democrat that a Justice Department attorney would try to fix your case?
You have to admire Nancey Pelosi's Most Ethical Congress In History.
Anyone ask NH Rep. Carol Shea-Porker or NH Congressman Paul Ho, Ho, Hodes about their pal Chaz?
Remember, NH voters sent these two clowns down to DC to help make America a better place and all they do is whatever Rangel and Pelosi say.


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In a house or flat with no built-in closets, a wardrobe is a necessity. Even minimalists need somewhere to store their clothes and undergarments. Ideally, each bedroom in a home has some type of wardrobe closet furniture in place. It is sometimes helpful to install one in a foyer for coats, hats, and other small clothing articles. A wardrobe can be useful in the bathroom or laundry room as well.
As far as size goes, the smallest, most simply fashioned wardrobes were always adequate in earlier times, when a person's clothing amounted to no more than a few outfits. Today, wardrobes have grown larger and more complex out of necessity and demand. Picking out a modern wardrobe is often a matter of finding the one that has the most storage space.
Selecting a spacious wardrobe is dependent on a few factors. First, as one would expect, the physical dimensions of the item play a part in determining its storage space, but this is not the only variable to consider. The design features also have an impact on how much clothing and accessories may be stored in the wardrobe.
History of Wardrobes
The word "wardrobe" derives from an English-French combination of two words meaning "to guard" and "robe". This term's first known use was in the 14th century, when the word described spaces of various uses, and in the 17th century it was commonly used as an alternate name for the clothespress. Interestingly, the most common synonym for wardrobe, "armoire", is also French, but this word originally referred to a cabinet for weapons (arms). Before these freestanding closets were invented, clothing was kept in trunks and chests, in baskets, or on pegs on the wall.
Wardrobe Dimensions
The size of the wardrobe plays the largest, but not the only part in creating the most storage space. It would seem that the largest wardrobe would have the most space to offer, but this is not always the case. For example, when comparing a large but simple wardrobe that features a pole and a shelf with a smaller, but more modern design that incorporates many compartments, the smaller wardrobe will likely win out. Moreover, when a massive wardrobe is disproportionately large compared to the room in which it is placed, it tends to dominate the space and make the area feel uncomfortable.
Wardrobe Design Features
The way a wardrobe is designed has a lot to do with how much storage space it offers. The most rustic versions offer only a pole for hanging a few items, whereas modern versions offer not only a rod but also assorted shelves and drawers to accommodate all types of clothing items.
Wardrobe Organisation
Many wardrobes look similar from an outside perspective. They typically consist of a portable closet, which is essentially a tall box with one or two doors on the front. Some versions feature canvas or another fabric over a frame instead, in which case the material can be pulled aside to access the contents. The internal organisation, however, can be quite different among individual pieces. Most wardrobes also contain shelves, drawers, or rails on the inside.
Even the most basic wardrobes generally include at least one shelf, usually along the top above the rail. Unfortunately, one shelf is not nearly enough to hold the extent of a person's apparel, particularly if there is no chest of drawers or trunk being used. The most convenient wardrobe layouts are those in which the rail has free space below it to hang long dresses, with shelves set up along the side to hold folded clothing, shoes, hats, or purses.
Wardrobes with a few drawers are ideal for holding undergarments and smaller accessories, such as gloves. While it is possible to stack plastic or wicker baskets inside a wardrobe for the same effect, using built-in drawers is much easier; they are easier to fill and access without having to shift other items around first. These drawers may be placed at the bottom of the wardrobe, below the doors, and visible from the outside. In some cases, the drawers may be located inside the doors.
Many wardrobes feature one rail from which dresses, shirts, trousers, and other garments may be hung. In a narrow or short wardrobe, there may be one rail for hanging both long and short items; beneath the short items, a lot of wasted space exists. Wider and taller wardrobes have room for a double rail to accommodate shirts, skirts, and pants, and longer coats and dresses can still hang from an extended single top rail.
Wardrobe Materials
The material used to construct a wardrobe has little to no impact on the storage space provided, but buyers should be aware that they have several options when it comes to choosing the material. Because the material affects the overall look of the wardrobe and how it will blend with the rest of the décor, shoppers will want one that looks nice and is pleasing to use. A wardrobe is a massive piece of furniture and, if not genuinely liked, can be a real eyesore.
Wood is still the top material for building wardrobes. It blends well with other furniture and has a warm look. Wooden wardrobes may be available in solid wood or a wood veneer. Almost all types of woods or simulated wood finishes are available, including but not limited to:
Some less-expensive alternatives to wood are medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and rattan or wicker. Other options are fabric-covered metal or wood frames.
Wardrobe Styles
Whether a wardrobe is an older piece that still has useful life or one that is completely new and modern, its outer appearance should have little to do with its ability to hold contents. The exception might be with a true antique piece, such as an authentic Art Deco or Victorian wardrobe, which, because of the time in which it was built, would probably not be designed to hold more than a few garments. Also, overly decorative pieces like these are generally not the most efficient in terms of space. Contemporary styles are likely to be the most efficient.
Where to Find Wardrobes
Most home furnishing stores carry some type of wardrobe or armoire, as do department stores. You can also find wardrobes from independent craftspeople, and you may find a premade wardrobe or have one custom-built by a woodworker. If you are interested in used pieces, you can check out antique dealers, flea markets, estate sales, and auctions. Online auctions are excellent resources for both new and used furniture, including wardrobes. If you are an amateur woodworker, you may be able to find a pattern to your liking and build a wardrobe yourself, although considerable skill is needed in order to put together a piece with lots of separate storage compartments.
How to Buy a Wardrobe on eBay
To shop for a wardrobe on eBay, you can start at the homepage and navigate through logical categories until you reach wardrobes. Then, use the category filters on the page to select just wardrobes for the bedroom, or browse all wardrobes available. As you get to more specific categories, you can further narrow down the choice by factors such as material, style, and colour. Alternatively, you can return to the homepage and do a keyword search for "wardrobes", either in all categories or in a specific category. When doing a general keyword search for wardrobes, you will see that more than one category features related listings. In this case, you can click on each category to see what is available.
When it comes to heavy and bulky items such as furniture, postage and packaging costs are higher, but there are a few easy ways to minimise these costs. First, click on the filter that returns only wardrobes with free postage and packaging. Another option is to find a seller in the UK to reduce costs or find a local seller by entering your postcode, indicating a convenient distance, and seeing if you can arrange a pickup.
A wardrobe for storing clothing is a necessity. While a chest of drawers can come in handy, a wardrobe is essential for those garments which ideally should be hung. It is better to hang as many clothes as possible, even t-shirts and pants, than it is to try to fold dresses and button-down shirts and stick them in a drawer. In fact, one can even get away with no bureau or chest at all if the wardrobe has plenty of storage space.
Finding a roomy wardrobe depends on a few factors. Of course, size does have some correlation to storage room, although the specific organisational design features included, such as shelves, drawers, and rails, can make a huge difference. Modern wardrobe styles are more likely to have more storage space, and antique or vintage versions were designed to hold only a small amount of clothing. And while the material itself has no direct effect on how much a wardrobe can hold, it certainly should be considered, since the wardrobe is always a large, eye-catching piece in the room. By taking all of these factors into account, a buyer can find a spacious and attractive wardrobe.


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Local institutions and territorial competitiveness in the case of Parmigiano Reggiano localised production system
Aim of this work is to define the characteristics and actions of local institutions in promoting the competitiveness of regions specialized in agricultural food production. The article considers these areas as localized production systems and focuses on the role of local institutions in managing food chains, local resources affecting the sustainability of local production system, the reputation of the area and the competitiveness of the entire system. It analyzes the example of the province of Parma and the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese focusing on the system of relationships that different local institutions have developed and the effectiveness of governance generated by the Consortium of Parmigiano Reggiano with reference to sector level competition
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Written by Deborah Hautzig, illustrated by Tom Cooke
Grover woke up smiling. Today was the day of the school picnic. Grover's mother gave him a big picnic lunch. Then she said, "I have a surprise for you." It was a baseball bat! Grover was so happy. "Now you can learn to play baseball", she said. "I will be a super batter", said Grover. Grover's mother gave him a big kiss good-bye. The school bus took everyone to Bluebird Park. Grover sat in the back with Truman. "My big brother has a bat like yours", said Truman. "I play ball with him all the time." "I have never played before", said Grover. "I cannot wait to try!" There was so much to do in the park! Everyone played tag. Betty Lou showed Grover a trick on the monkey bars. Then there was a sack race. At noon they had their picnic lunch. After lunch it was time to play baseball. The teacher told Jill and Truman to pick two teams. One by one everyone was picked. Everyone but Grover. "You need one more, Truman", said the teacher. "Take Grover." Truman said, "Oh, no! Grover has never played before. He will make us lose!" Truman's words hurt Grover. They felt like a punch. But Grover just said, "You will see. I will be a super batter!" But Grover was not a super batter. He missed the ball every time. Now was his last chance. He swung three times. He missed three times. The other team shouted, "We won!" "See? I told you Grover can't bat", said Truman. Everyone laughed. "Grover can't bat!" they teased. Grover pretended not to hear. But he felt very sad. Grover walked home slowly from the bus stop. "Why did all my friends make fun of me?" A big tear rolled down his furry face. He kicked a tin can down the street. "You stupid can!" he said. Then he looked at his bat. "You stupid bat!" he said. As he passed Oscar's can, Grover bumped into Big Bird. "Hi, Grover!" Big Bird said. "Look! Oscar gave me this blue paint. I am painting a picture of you!" Grover looked at the picture. "That stinks!" he yelled. "That does not look like me at all!" That made Big Bird cry. "Grover, why are you so mean to me?" Big Bird said. "I am your friend!" Oscar popped out of his can. "Who is making all that noise?" he yelled. "Big Bird is!" Grover said. "Grover is!" Big Bird said. Grover looked at Oscar. He looked at Big Bird. Then he burst into tears. "Everyone made fun of me." He told us all about the baseball game. "Poor Grover!" Big Bird said. "You must feel so sad." Oscar yelled, "Sad? You must mean mad!" Grover said, "I am sad and mad." Then he began to smile a little. "I have a good idea", Big Bird said. "I will practice batting with you." Oscar gave us a rotten old ball. "Now go away!" he said. Big Bird threw the ball to Grover again and again. At last Grover hit the ball. "Hurray!" Big Bird said. Then Grover threw the ball to Big Bird again and again. He missed every time. "I am even worse than you", Big Bird said. Grover and Big Bird laughed and laughed. Finally it was time to go home. Grover looked up at Big Bird. He said, "I did not mean what I said before. I do not think your painting stinks. Please, may I have it?" Big Bird smiled. "Sure you can!" Big Bird said. Grover said, "I will go hang it up right now." He ran all the way home. "Hello, dear!" said his mother. "Did you have fun at the picnic?" Grover said, "Some of it was fun. But then everyone made fun of me. They laughed because i was a bad batter." "Oh, my goodness", said Grover's mother. "What did you do?" He said, "I yelled at Big Bird. Then I felt worse!" "Oh, my", said his mother. "Then what?" "We played", said Grover. "Then Big Bird gave me this nice painting." His mother said, "Big Bird is a good friend." Grover's mother helped him hang the painting. Then they had a nice hot supper. After supper Grover sat on his mother's lap. "Mommy, will I ever be good at batting?" "Maybe you will when you are older", she said. "But maybe you will not." Then she smiled. "But you will always be good at being Grover. And that is even better."


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Category: Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela: journey's end
Santiago de Compostela has been attracting pilgrims for more than 1,000 years. But this magical city also boasts a wealth of more secular architectural treasures as well as a dynamic arts scene and vibrant nightlife
Jeremy Lennard, guardian.co.uk
Mist moistens granite and the legato chant of Galician bagpipes wafts on the cool, dawn air. The medieval cornerstones and arches, flagstones and spires of the old city appear softened in the milky light and, while the rest of Santiago de Compostela sleeps, the clack of a bamboo pole on cobbles signals the arrival of the day's first pilgrim. As he makes his way past the whitewashed walls of Rúa Entreruas, a street so narrow it can only be walked in single file, and the vaulted arcades of Rúa de Vilar, there is little except the lurid colours of his modern outdoor gear to set the scene in our time.
Set amid steep wooded hillsides of blistering green and just a short train or bus ride from some of Europe's wildest and most beautiful coastal scenery, Santiago is compact and enchanting. It has a population of just 100,000, swollen during term time by more than 40,000 university students, and the old town, declared a Unesco world heritage site in its entirety in 1985, only takes about 15 minutes to cross on foot. But to even start to do justice to its historical significance and architectural splendour – a product of the city's two golden ages starting in the 12th and 16th centuries – takes days at least.
There is plenty, too, to counterbalance the atmosphere of quiet reverence that pervades the scores of churches, monasteries and colleges that crowd the old town. The cafe and tapas scene is buzzing – you could stay in Santiago for months and not eat in the same restaurant twice (see box) – and the student intake makes for a dusk–to–dawn party scene that must be the envy of cities many times its size. Santiago's status as capital of Galicia since 1980 has also spawned a new, mini golden age, reflected in the city's modern art gallery, designed by Álvaro Siza, and the lakeside Auditorio de Galicia, designed by Julio Cano Lasso and home to the province's royal philharmonic orchestra.
"Yes Santiago is steeped in the past, and it's probably fair to say that most people who come here are seeking a connection with that side of our city," said Xosé Iglesias, Santiago's head of tourism. "But those who visit also find a modern, vibrant city, a city at the vanguard, and these two Santiagos meld together in an effortless and seductive way."
At the heart of it all is the Praza do Obradoiro, an expansive square named after the workshops set up there during the construction of the cathedral in the 11th century. In the north–east corner, the twin towers of the baroque facade reach 76m into the sky, their sheer scale in keeping with the role religion has played in the establishment and growth of the city.
Arranged around the other three sides are monuments to the lesser driving forces behind Santiago's development: royal patronage, civic duty and the thirst for knowledge. On the south side of the square stands the Colexio de San Xerome, witness to Santiago's status as a seat of learning since the late middle ages. To the west, the Paxo de Raxoi – an elegant neoclassical palace and former seminary – is home today to the regional government of Galicia, where civil servants turning up for work are greeted by a bust of Archbishop Bartolomé de Raxoi, and his motto: "Live as if you had to die tonight, work as if you had to remain forever in this world."
The square is closed on the north side by the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, a Renaissance building commissioned by Isabella and Ferdinand in 1499 as a pilgrims' sanctuary. Funded by revenue accrued from wresting Granada back from the Moors, it remained as such for over 400 years, until it was converted into a five–star hotel in 1954. It still houses pilgrims of sorts in 2009, though these days they are more likely to be visiting heads of state and A–listers flown in by private jet.
The legend of St James
It all began with a star. Early in the 9th century a hermit called Paio is said to have seen a particularly bright one shining over the spot where the city now stands. He reported his vision to the local bishop, who saw the star for himself and – according to a 12th-century manuscript called the Historia Compostelana – "found among the undergrowth and bushes below a small marble tomb". The bishop declared it to contain the remains of St James the Apostle, and King Alonso II of neighbouring Asturias, "overflowing with joy at such important news", commissioned a shrine to be built.
St James's connections with Iberia are a matter of conjecture but most accounts contain two central tenets – that he preached the gospel on the peninsula as well as in Galilee, and that after he was martyred at the hands of Herod in AD44, his body was carried to Padrón, some 20km from Santiago, where his disciples took it inland for safe burial.
Some claim the tomb does not contain the remains of St James at all, but rather those of Priscillian, an ascetic bishop who mixed his newly learned Christian faith with his traditional Celtic beliefs. He built up a substantial following in the region during his lifetime, until, in 345, he became one of the first Christians to be executed for heresy. Over the next decades and centuries his popularity continued to grow, prompting some to suggest the story of St James was superimposed in an arcane act of spin to counter Priscillian's influence.
Be that as it may, the legend of St James became a rallying point for Christian Spain. Perhaps conscious of its significance, Abu Amir al–Mansur, the military commander of the caliphate of Córdoba, mounted a devastating raid in 997, razing the city and transporting the church's bells on the backs of Christian prisoners to be installed as lamps in the Great Mosque. Had his ruthlessness been absolute, Santiago's story might have been very different. But al–Mansur left the tomb intact and with it the seed of a new city.
At mid–morning, back on the Rúa de Vilar, mist still hangs in the air but the street is awake. Cafes are serving orange juice, toast and coffee and in the shadows of the medieval arches, souvenir and trinket shops have opened up. In the two-tiered Praza da Quintana – the upper tier dedicated to the living, the lower to the dead – a group of giants and bigheads is gathering. Long a tradition at festivals in northern Spain, the gigantes represent the area's historical grandees, while the cabezudos are grotesque jester–like figures who specialise in scaring children. They are out in force as part of a week of festivities that combine ancient ritual with contemporary concerts and general revelry, culminating on 25 July in the feast of St James, when the saint's effigy is paraded through the city's streets.
Late on the eve of the feast day, crowds will pack the Praza do Obradoiro for a lavish fireworks display which, to the growing consternation of conservators, is famous for "setting the main facade of the cathedral alight". But now, as we approach midday, a steady stream of people are making their way to the daily pilgrims' mass. As they step inside the cathedral they come face-to-face with one of the city's most exquisite sights. The Portico da Gloria is the original entrance to the cathedral rebuilt after al-Mansur's raid. It is a proto-gothic masterpiece completed by Maestro Mateo in 1188 and the depiction of the Last Judgement is breathtaking in its detail. On the central pillar sits the serene figure of St James, and at its base the kneeling figure of Mateo offers up his work. Tradition has it that touching heads with the architect will impart some of his genius, and over the centuries so many visitors have clutched the pillar for support as they bend over to do so that grooves have been worn in it.
The cathedral is packed tight for mass, and the participation of the congregation such that even a non–believer cannot fail to get a sense of the potency of the place. As the service reaches its climax, the botafumeiro is hoisted on to a rope and pulley high in the main dome. Standing 1.6m tall and holding 40kg of charcoal and incense, it is the largest censer in the world, and takes eight crimson-robed tiraboleiros hauling on the rope to set it in motion. At the height of its pendulum swing it flies high into the roof of the transept to gasps and nervous laughter from below, and travelling at speeds of up to 60kph it dispenses thick clouds of incense as it goes. The reason for the scale of the 700-year-old tradition is unknown, though some claim it shielded the high clergy from the unsavoury aroma of hundreds of unwashed pilgrims.
The congregation is led outside by a group of singers, the feathers in their Aztec head-dresses quivering as they recreate a scene from the great Mexican pilgrimage to the basílica of Guadelupe. Blinking in the now brilliant sunshine, its members step through the Romanesque facade of the south transept and into Praza das Praterias, where medieval silversmiths used to ply their trade. The sunlight picks out the lime greens and bright oranges of the lichen that spatters the stonework of the square. At one end a clown blows giant soapy bubbles. At the other a Russian string quartet plays Bach.
Much of what you immediately see in the old town was built between the 16th and 18th centuries, the product of Santiago's second boom after the Moors had been driven south. But evidence of its first, sparked by the religious zeal of the city's second bishop, Diego Xelmírez, is never far away. Xelmírez is credited with raising Santiago from the rubble left behind by al–Mansur, and the span of the arches in the banqueting hall of his palace, and the detail in the sculpted scenes on the corbels supporting them, set his power and influence in stone. Standing in front of the great hearth in the kitchen above, it is easy to conjure up images of steaming cauldrons and roasting meat and staff scrambling to meet the culinary demands of the dignitaries downstairs.
Whether strolling around the cloistered courtyards of the monastery of San Martino Piñario, or sipping a coffee in the old gentleman's casino, such prompts come thick and fast in Santiago. But for those inclined to daydream, there is always something around the next corner – a fire-eater here, a busking opera singer there, raucous laughter at a pavement cafe – to bring you back to the present.
As the sun begins to dip in the sky, the streets of the old town are brimming with life. The sound of church bells and firecrackers fills the air as Santiago prepares to party in the name of St James, and as you make your way through the Mazarelos gateway – the only segment left of the original city walls – and out into the traffic fumes and neon beyond, the words of Pope Callixtus II, who visited the city in the middle of the 12th century, still resonate: "Compostela, the apostolic, most excellent city, richest in all delights, having in its charge the bodily remains of the blessed James, whence it is favoured as more fortunate and more noble than all the other cities of Spain."
The Camino de Santiago
When the French monk Aymeric Picaud published the fifth chapter of his Liber Sancti Jacobi in 1140, he can scarcely have imagined that his text – widely claimed to be the first travel guide ever written – would still be a point of reference for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, or Way of St James, nine centuries later.
The perils of the 800km walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port, just north of the Pyrenees, may have changed; Picaud warns of bears, bandits and commercial skullduggery. But for those driven by their faith to make their way on foot to visit the shrine of St James the Apostle, his recommendations of places to stop, relics to venerate and sanctuaries to visit still form the backbone of their itinerary.
Today pilgrims come from across the planet – an estimated 150,000 were officially recognised last year – and their reasons for doing so are as varied as their nationalities. For many, if not a Christian journey it is nevertheless a spiritual one, often made at a difficult time in life. For others it is more straightforwardly a personal challenge, a chance to walk some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, or an opportunity to immerse themselves in Spanish culture and history.
"Pilgrims' motives for setting out may be very different, but for all of them the journey is in some way transcendental. They all arrive here in some way changed," says José María Díaz, the dean of Santiago's cathedral. From his wooden throne-like chair in the cathedral's medieval library, he is keen to emphasise the broad appeal and benefits of the act of pilgrimage itself rather than its Christian significance, and the opportunity it offers for dialogue with those from other walks of life.
"I am from Israel, my girlfriend is from Australia. He is from Italy, from Greece, from France," says Benji, one of a group of pilgrims sat cross-legged in the Praza do Obradoiro, leaning forward heavily on their staffs and munching voraciously on cereal bars. "We all made promises – to ourselves, or to each other … or to St James. We met at a hostal three weeks ago, and we've been walking together ever since."
The first international pilgrims arrived in Santiago well before Picaud's time, the earliest coming from France in the middle of the ninth century. They were preceded, say some, by stargazing Celts making a last journey west towards Finisterre, which they believed to be a gateway to the afterlife. The scallop shell was their chosen symbol along the route for its resemblance to the setting sun. But in most European languages the scallop – coquille St Jacques, Jakobsschelp, conchiglia di San Giacomo – is inexorably linked to St James by the legend that he rescued a drowning knight who emerged from the sea covered in them. The symbol of the scallop shell, carved into fence posts and milestones, fashioned in ceramics and stained glass, now marks the way along all four main routes of the most important Christian pilgrimage after Rome and the Holy Land itself. Most pilgrims follow one of two routes that wind their way down through the Pyrenees, the earlier one then hugging the wild, verdant coast of the Basque country and Asturias, while the more recent one cuts inland across the sunbaked hills and plains of La Rioja and Castilla y León. Two others track northwards from Portugal and Seville, and there are many lesser routes besides.
Whichever route they have trodden, "all paths to Santiago are pilgrims' ways," says Díaz – they arrive in front of the cathedral in varying degrees of exhaustion and elation. Some still have a spring in their step – they have perhaps walked just the last 100km, the minimum required to earn official recognition – while others hobble or drag their tattered trainers across the flagstones, testament to months on the hoof and a degree of penance suffered whether they had intended it that way or not.


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A 40-year-old man will front court on Tuesday morning charged with stabbing his brother in a house fight in Morningside on Monday night.
The man's 43-year-old brother, from Ashgrove, suffered multiple stab wounds to his chest and arms in the fight, which erupted at the 40-year-old's Lawson Street house just after 9pm.
He was rushed by paramedics to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery.
His injuries have been deemed non-life threatening.
A police spokeswoman said the 40-year-old had refused to speak to police about the incident.
He has been charged with unlawful wounding and is scheduled to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday.


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The Hunger Games – Because we really needed another heroine with boy troubles.
by thefeargirls
The Hunger Games. I get it. The young adult fantasy genre is sort of our generation's current fad, the big thing that everyone is diggin'. As a young adult fantasy writer, I can get on board with that. As a feminist writer, I can always get on board with a female lead, especially one like Katniss. Or so I thought at first.
Before The Hunger Games, we had Harry Potter and Twilight. Before Katniss, we had Hermione and Bella. Two very different heroines. Hermione is arguably a pretty rad role model for young girls. She does well in school and assists our hero, Harry, in defeating a powerful and evil wizard. Hermione was certainly encouraging to read about when I was eleven and felt insecure about my frizzy hair and glasses. Knowing Hermione was a nerd made me feel okay about being one too. The author of the series, J.K. Rowling, gives Hermione a lot of room to grow in the course of her seven-book series, and what I like most is that Hermione is not entirely defined by her boy troubles.
Bella has boy troubles, too, except her boy troubles are the focus of all four Twilight books. Bella is sad in New Moon (the second book in the Twilight series) when Edward the vampire peaces out. She's so sad she cries about it and nearly kills herself by jumping off a cliff. My opinion: not compelling, author of Twilight series Stephanie Meyer! But seriously, this is a popular heroine who is COMPLETELY defined by her relationship with men. We hardly know her in any other way, and that is outright ridiculous.
Honestly, I think romantic troubles are important aspects to include in young adult novels, whether the main character is male or female, because when you're going through puberty, that is kinda what you focus on… the preferred sex. However, it isn't the only thing going on. Puberty, or even just growing up, has a lot to do with personal growth—growth beyond being in love. And I believe Rowling does a pretty decent job with Hermione on that front. Meyer, as I mentioned before, does not do such a great job. For me, neither Bella or Hermione really hit the nail on the head. What the young adult genre has been needing is a heroine readers (both male and female) can admire. A heroine who is strong and who isn't defined by boy issues, or love triangles…
That's why I was excited when I first met Katniss.
In the beginning, it was love at first sight with Katniss. She comes from a tougher, less privileged universe than Hermione and Bella, and she has real survival issues to deal with. That's another issue with Hermione and Bella: they are both in school. So with Katniss, you get away from that "checking out the dudes over lunch" scene. Not to say that the school setting isn't effective, but it's a little played out when you return to it book after book in a series.
Katniss is also a hard-ass—which, believe it or not, is really refreshing. Although Hermione is powerful, it sure seems like she spends a lot of time crying and nagging the two other heroes. Still, that is pretty good compared to Bella, who has no personality at all.
Anyway! So I'm reading The Hunger Games and I'm like, "Yeah, you tell 'em Katniss. You go! I hope you don't die." She handles situations well and logically. And I dig that Peeta, the male lead, encompasses more stereotypically female attributes—he's sensitive, arguably more sensitive than Katniss. And a sensitive hero with a grumpy butt-kicking heroine is a fantastic dynamic to be sharing with kids. Seriously, boys need to know it's okay to be sensitive. One example of this in the story is that Peeta clearly harbors romantic feelings towards Katniss, and when she learns about them she brushes them off. This is in part due to the novel's dystopian setting, which makes Katniss pretty suspicious of everyone and everything, but it's also because she has more important things to worry about…like staying alive.
There are political themes in The Hunger Games that are genuinely different from other books in the young-adult genre and I feel like Collins is doing a great thing by commenting on how awful and powerful reality TV has become. I mean, although we don't have shows where teens are forced to kill each other, The Hunger Games makes you think about the TV shows we do have. Isn't there something a little Survivor/Fear Factor-esque about the Hunger Games? And when the tributes are picked and given stylists to give them make-overs, doesn't that just scream America's Next Top Model or Bridalplasty? One of the most popular shows on TLC is Toddlers in Tiaras, which encourages mothers to spray tan their four-year-old daughters and parade them around like dolls…when are we going to realize that something is wrong here? The Hunger Games is a little bit like Pixar's Wall-E where even though the future portrayed in the story is just fictional, there is a degree of warning in the message. Something that doesn't settle right in our stomachs as we leave the theater or close the book. I mean, isn't this why Fahrenheit 451 is still popping up in high school English classes across the country?
The Hunger Games offers young readers a lot to think about: questioning aspects of government and social economics, and the relationship between power and greed, to name to a few. The Games are a way to keep people oppressed, and this is an interesting aspect of the story that Katniss considers. The social oppression of the games and then her winning seems to cause an identity crisis within her. Now she has the means and money to survive and provide for her family—but this means now she has time to think about who she is and what she wants. And what she wants is…
Hold on. Wait a second…did this book just end with a love triangle? That guy Gale, who was in the book for like the first 15 pages is now a possible contender for Katniss' heart? But wait, maybe she likes Peeta after all! Oh, this is so confusing… who will she pick? Oh, I have a question—
WHO CARES?! Katniss, did you not just murder a bunch of teenagers? Are you seriously concerned about which boy you like more? Do you NOT have more serious issues going on in your life? What happened to all that identity issue stuff? Questioning the government? Wanting a better life? I liked that! That was about you! Not about boys.
It's funny. In Twilight one of the key ingredients to the story was Bella's love triangle—who does she like more? Edward the Vampire or Jacob the Werewolf? In Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince, Harry doesn't even want to talk to Hermione because all she's worried about is her love triangle with Ron and Lavender. And this battle of 'does Ron like me?' seems to take up a lot of the plot. Love triangles aren't always bad things, but haven't we had enough of them?
Everything in The Hunger Games is written pretty decently, and the plot compelling EXCEPT for the love triangle. Had Katniss' initial worry in the series been that she loved Peeta for the wrong reasons, or that their connection was based solely on survivor's guilt—I could have gone along with that. But I didn't see where the Gale connection was coming from. Katniss never seemed very concerned about love, and the turn was very unnatural.
And in some ways this isn't even Katniss or author Suzanne Collin's fault. What is the most disturbing is the desire to spin the Twilight phenomena of 'picking teams' onto The Hunger Games. "I'm Team Peeta" a.k.a. "I'm Team Edward." I think Twilight established early on there was no Team Bella. So what does that say about Katniss?
Like I said before, I think it can be a good thing for young adult novels to have romantic aspects. And romance always has its bumps, it doesn't need to be sugar-coated. But this was a book about survival, identity, and politics; I think we could have been spared another love triangle and another heroine with the same old boy troubles.


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See the above. This book is one where listening is surely much easier than reading because it allows the imagination to go to work better (for me at least (than the written page could ever do).
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