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May 02, 2008Monsanto: A Real Growth Stock Al Frank Fund: Long-Term Winner May 01, 2008Esterline: Flying Under the Radar April 30, 200812 Essential Investing Tasks and Tools A Young Warren Wannabe A Stunning Opportunity A Financial Fund Beats the Odds Tune Out the Seers Steals in Tax-Free Bonds Buy Munis at a Discount Five Stocks Insiders Love Track Your Investments Online How to Open a Brokerage Account Tackling the Corporate 10-K, Annual Report How to Read a Mutual Fund Prospectus The 25 Best Funds Update on the Kiplinger 25 Great Income, With a Catch How Much Stock to Buy or Sell? 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Hopefully your browser doesn't block them :P The Wiki needs more users like you. Miment 06:29, 8 January 2011 (UTC)
Just an update, I talked with Rob about it a bit on IRC. He knows, and he's telling Harknell.
[15:02] <RobTitan> Primary problem is with new pages being created, then? [15:03] <Miment> Yes [15:04] <Miment> Disabling new pages would be an OK temp fix, but requiring a proper captcha on edits with new external links should stop basically any type of spam. [15:07] <RobTitan> I will quote you on that directly to Harknell in this email I am composing.
Miment 23:17, 27 January 2011 (UTC)
Also, if you could put the Category:Spammer in the user talk page, that'd be great. We stared that convention because anonymous users don't have user pages (they only have talk pages). Just saves an edit when they get moved from spammer to banned. Great work with keeping everything policed by the way! Miment 18:42, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

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GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - The waiting line for Section 8 housing in Grand Rapids will be online this year.
The city housing commission announced that those waiting to receive the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher can apply online starting on May 12. The online applications will be available through May 16. Applications will also be accepted by phone.
In past years, lines would be quite long through the week of the application process. All applications will be done either online or by phone and there will be no paper applications.
After the applications are processed, the Grand Rapids Housing Commissionwill draw 4,000 names by computerized random lottery for the waiting list for the vouchers. The commission is working with community agencies to reach those without computer or phone equipment and speak languages other than English or Spanish.
Anyone applying does need to have their Social Security number available when applying.
To apply online, starting May 12, go to www.grhclist.org. To apply by phone, call 616-288-1150, starting May 12, between 9:00am and 5:00pm.


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Wage hike will prove costly for many
The San Diego City Council didn't go far enough with their minimum wage increase that none of us get to vote on. They should have made it $50.00 an hour.
When that rate kicks in, my drive-through hamburger will be $17.99 instead of $1.89 and I will only have to wait 45 minutes to get it since there will only be one person working in the fast food joint. But I guess that person will be worth the $50.00 per hour since the rest of the payroll has been cut drastically. Now you can see what giving to council campaigns can do for you. - Bob Seelos, San Diego
Working poor used as political pawns
Let's assume Maribel, real or imagined by Todd Gloria and Marti Emerald ("Improving wages, sick leave benefits all of us," July 11), works at Rubio's. Rubio's offers burritos that I personally enjoy and they cost about $9. If Gloria–Emerald have their way and these local superheroes force Rubio's to increase Mirabel's pay (from the current $9) to $10 per hour — a hefty 11 percent raise — and give her more paid time off, Ralph Rubio will have no choice but to raise his prices in order to meet these increased expenses. Although I greatly enjoy Rubio's food, at some point a $10-12 burrito forces me (and every other Rubio's customer) to decide whether to stay home and cook for myself or find a less expensive place to eat. If I take either of these two options, then Rubio's has no income with which to cover Maribel's paycheck. And if thousands of other San Diegans decide similarly, then Maribel may find herself without a job altogether! Meanwhile, Gloria and Emerald, like thousands of lifetime politicians who live in another world, removed from reality, oblivious to the damage they have done, go on collecting paychecks from San Diego taxpayers — and a glamorous pension as well; which guarantees their ability to meddle yet again at some future date and further destroy the lives of people like Maribel. Let's hope Maribel's daughters learn a more valuable lesson: stay in school, work hard and never let themselves become political pawns for politicians like Gloria and Emerald. - Clay Bolt, Tierrasanta
Taking advantage of America's generosity
John Wilkens' front-page story in the U-T July 13th ("Immigration crisis then and now | Mixed welcome for earlier migrants"), talked about past waves of children seeking refuge in America. The article left the impression that earlier Americans welcomed them with open arms, implying that the current protests are coldhearted.
The story left out some crucial perspective: in the decades since those earlier arrivals, the U.S. has been swamped with illegal immigrants. Millions now enjoy free schooling, free health care — and babies who automatically become citizens. The average American is fed up, as evidenced by the huge protest recently in Marietta. America's past generosity has been taken advantage of time and time again. Enforce our laws for a change, and send the kids back! - Sean Hillier, La Mesa
Leaders' behavior to blame for crisis
Is it hypocritical to support a political situation that uses children to create dissension?
Our local Polinsky Center for abandoned and abused children also needs financial and volunteer support. The abuse and neglect of our foster children is disgraceful.
How are we reacting spiritually to our local needs?
The first function of government is to protect its citizens. Our borders are relatively open so many Americans fear the dangers they are exposed to.
Money alone will not solve this problem. Experience proves the waste and abuse of money spent doesn't correct most things.
All children deserve love and respect particularly these victims.
Our countries leaders knew of this situation months ago. There irresponsible behavior has resulted in this crisis. - Neal Hook, Escondido
It's time to care for our own
So, the plan is to put our own hungry children and homeless vets on the back burner and take in, feed, clothe and house foreigners? Do you remember "Charity begins at home"? Don't you think it's time to practice it? - Donna Richardson, Chula Vista
New building adding to water problem
The whole issue was covered July 14th between the editorial's emphasis on conservation ("Our responsibility to conserve water") and reader DeFloria's letter ("Big water users need to be targeted") on the real solution — stop all new home building! Conservation has been tried and found lacking but no effort has even been made to keep San Diego within it's obvious limits. - Walter C. Tice, Pacific Beach
Train funds better spent on desalinization plants
Here's a radical idea. Instead of spending billions on the "crazy train," let us spend money on a series of massive desalinization plants along our coasts. It is an idea the would enjoy massive public support and do much to revive California's moribund economy. Paul B. Evans, Valley Center
Limit fireworks show to Fourth of July
The Fourth of July fireworks across the county are a nice show of patriotism. But those of us with dogs know it's not their favorite holiday. I'm sure many people opt out of activities on this day to stay home with their pet. My husband and myself Included. This is not really my issue, though.
The nightly fireworks show that Sea World puts on in the summer is. I live approximately five miles away in Clairemont. The noise and earthshaking booms are unsettling. The smoke pollutes our sky. Marine life and other living creatures near Mission Bay are undoubtedly affected. My pet hides under the bed each time they start.
I am patriotic. I fly my flag; anonymously buy military families their meals; thank military personnel. The Fourth of July is a nice way to celebrate our country. Nightly, obnoxious firework shows that only benefit Sea World are not. Once again, Sea World flaunts their own lack of morality by disregarding animal and sea life alike. - Teresa Scott, Clairemont
U.S. drug users share blame for flood of immigrants
The latest immigration crisis of unaccompanied children from Central America flooding our southwestern borders could be avoided by recognizing that our failed 40-year "war on drugs" has led to the rise of violent drug cartels that terrorize their countrymen in order supply American drug users. These drug cartels would be put out of business, if U.S. law would decriminalize, regulate and tax illegal drugs, just like we do with legal drugs like alcohol and cigarettes. This happened when alcohol Prohibition laws were repealed in 1933. - David Miller, Carlsbad
Government should help its own people
I think I am a reasonably compassionate person but I have a few questions that bother me.
Our government can't take care of our needy Vets and can't provide food and housing for our homeless and care for our elderly. Our government can't feed and house our needy. Our government can't control our borders, and our schools are over crowded. Our government can't control the IRS, and almost all of our cities and states are low on funds or in debt as is the country and our schools and prisons are overcrowded.
All I see down the road is more folks in need, less ability to care for themselves and more need for government sustenance. Most problematic for Americans and for a government that can't handle its existing problems.
Open borders with a welcome mat out makes no sense to me. Many of these folks have health issues that will need to be dealt with and our medical system is already over loaded. We need to deal with the people already here first. We have laws on the books, when are we going to start enforcing them? A country cannot withstand an assault on its borders. Our government is allowing this to go forward imposing their ineptitude on innocent children. We need strong leadership to put politics aside and solve this dreadful problem. - Connie Melhorn, San Diego
Military intervention abroad risky for U.S.
Both data and history show that U.S. military intervention emboldens terrorists. Ending unnecessary military involvement abroad is the only surefire way to keep Americans safe. ("The next terrorist threat," Online, July 11)
Robert Pape, the director of University of Chicago's Project on Security and Terrorism, was able to show the danger of military intervention after studying every suicide attack in recent history. He found that sending troops abroad accounts for 98.5 percent of all suicide terrorist attacks.
Osama Bin Laden similarly warned against U.S. military placement abroad. Bin Laden stated that if the U.S. didn't remove its troops from Saudi Arabia, he would attack.
No one ever attacked the U.S. because it left them alone. If Americans want to be safe once again, they should stop military intervention abroad. - Christian Rice, La Mesa


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Was at my local Trane branch today and noticed they are selling Silfos 15% rings. The rings came in a package of 10 i believe and started at 1/2" or 3/8 in size. Has anyboby brazed a fitting with these? Was looking for some feed back.
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Was at my local Trane branch today and noticed they are selling Silfos 15% rings. The rings came in a package of 10 i believe and started at 1/2" or 3/8 in size. Has anyboby brazed a fitting with these? Was looking for some feed back.
I have seen these in Harris' catalogue, but never seen them at any supply house. They are the exact amount of alloy needed to properly fill the joint they are sized for. As long as you are following standard brazing procedures the only difference you'd see is you have one empty hand......and no waste.
Are they priced the same as rod?
I have seen them at johnstone here havent tried them yet though
Didn't check the price. I'd bet their good to have when brazing in tight/blind spots were the torch tip is tough to maneuver.
And you have limited space to work the rod...
I've used them, and they're definitely the preferred method for me from now on. You get a clean, professional looking joint with no leaks and no waste of materials very quickly. Even if they are more expensive than the sticks, the real savings are in labor. They work great on joints where you would normally have to rely on capillary action to draw the solder into the fitting against the force of gravity. They are also great for joints where you have limited access, sensitive components nearby, and/or limited visibility. No more overheating valves, either. When you see the solder start to peek out of the fitting, the joint is done and you can remove the heat.
manufacturers have used them for a long time.
I guess I'm old school, but I wouldn't recommend using them. I know factories that won't use them. If you can catch your fingernail on your new joint then you haven't properly 'capped' your brazed joint. This won't occur with rings without the stick. I've seen pretty welds that leak due to imperfect brazing penetration. The capping gives that insurance when the pipe contracts and expands with temperature changes.
Tried to get guys to use this at our company, they were too OLD SCHOOL. I think these rings eliminate using too much Silfos on joints (a lot of techs do this to make sure no leaks). Also works very good on tight spaces & can free up that other hand...no the other one!
What eliminates using too much brazing rod on a joint is to learn to braze properly and paying attention to what you're doing.


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Update on the Management of Actinic Keratoses
Ilya Shoimer, BSc; Nathan Rosen, MD; Channy Muhn, MD
Actinic keratoses (AKs), or solar keratoses, are pre-malignant cutaneous lesions that predominantly manifest in sun-exposed areas. They are one of the most common skin conditions seen by dermatologists, preceded only by acne vulgaris and dermatitis.1 AKs are clinically relevant lesions due to their potential to evolve into invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).2 Additionally, they are considered a risk factor for the subsequent development of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. There are numerous treatments available for managing AKs including those broadly categorized as destructive, topical field, and procedural field therapies. The recent introduction of imiquimod 3.75%, approved for the treatment AKs on the face and scalp, widens the therapeutic arsenal.
Prevalence and Risk Factors
Diagnostic Features
Treatment Overview
It is recommended that all AKs be treated, as there are no reliable clinical predictors to discern an AK from a SCC. If a SCC is missed, it may become locally invasive and destructive; these lesions are capable of metastases, resulting in death. Therapeutic choices are guided by efficacy, adverse effects, cosmetic results, and patient adherence.
Destructive Therapy
The most common therapies for individual AKs work destructively by physically removing the lesion. These modalities should be considered first-line for isolated lesions or early presentations of AKs. Destructive therapies include liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, curettage with or without electrodessication, and shave excision. The main advantages of these procedures are that they are quick, procedurally simple, and provide adequate clearance of abnormal tissue.
Cryotherapy is the most frequently utilized technique, with liquid nitrogen being the most commonly applied cryogen. Applying cryotherapy to the affected area lowers the skin to temperatures that destroy atypical AK cells.7
Curettage and Shave Excision
Curettage consists of using a curette to mechanically remove atypical cells. A shave excision using a surgical blade is another technique. These may be followed by electrocautery, which will destroy additional atypical cell layers, as well as provide hemostasis.
Topical Field Therapy
Commonly, physicians are faced with patients who are covered in actinic damage, a clinical scenario now described as field cancerization, which includes both clinical and subclinical lesions within a given anatomical region.9 For these patients, a different therapeutic approach, known as field therapy, is needed for the clearance of both clinically visible and subclinical AKs within the treatment area.
Topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)
The antimetabolite 5-FU was the first approved agent for topical field therapy. Discovered serendipitously whenAKs were noted to become inflamed and subsequently resolved in patients receiving systemic 5-FU as a chemotherapeutic agent; it was eventually designed into an effective topical formulation. It acts as a thymidylate synthase inhibitor by blocking a methylation reaction, which in turn disrupts DNA and RNA synthesis and effectively stops the growth of the rapidly proliferating or cancerous cells.10 As such, 5-FU preferentially targets the atypical cells over normal skin tissue.
Diclofenac 3% gel is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which is believed to exert its effects through the inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX), especially COX-2. The production of prostaglandins is thought to suppress the immune system, thereby allowing tumours to form.13 Without COX, prostaglandin production is reduced and the cascade is disrupted.13
Topical 5% imiquimod cream was originally indicated as a treatment for genital and perianal warts; additional approved indications for treating AKs and superficial basal cell carcinomas followed. It is used off-label for Bowen's disease, invasive SCC, lentigo maligna, molluscum contagiosum, keloid scars, and others.14 Imiquimod acts as a toll-like receptor-7 agonist, which results in modification of the immune response and stimulation of apoptosis, thereby disrupting tumour proliferation.15 Stockfleth et al.16 demonstrated that 84% of treated AKs showed clinical clearance with one 12-week cycle of 5% imiquimod therapy.
In December 2009, Health Canada approved the use of imiquimod 3.75% for the treatment of AKs on the face or balding scalp. Two identical placebo-controlled trials have evaluated the safety and efficacy of imiquimod 3.75%.17,18
Procedural Field Therapy
Procedural field therapies may be an appropriate option for patients who require minimal down time, are unlikely to adhere to a topical approach, have AKs resistant to topical therapy, or favour an improved cosmetic result.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)PDT is a procedural field therapy that utilizes topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) or methyl aminolevulinate to target AKs. These molecules preferentially find their way into the hyperproliferating cells, which lack normal cell to cell adhesion junctions, and are converted intracellularly to protoporphyrin IX (PpIX).19 This photosensitizer is then exposed to blue or red light, which corresponds to the peaks in the absorption spectrum of PpIX, resulting in a phototoxic reaction that destroys the abnormal cell.19
There is no widely accepted algorithm for the treatment of AKs. Often several different treatment regiments must be employed to manage AKs, especially with widespread or resistant cases. As always, the best way to manage AKs is prevention by avoiding exposure to significant or unnecessary UV radiation. Family physicians can play an important role in encouraging patients to wear broad-based sunscreens, wide-brimmed hat, protective eyewear, and avoiding the sun during peak hours, which may prevent recurrence or limit the progression of AKs. Furthermore, patients are well-served by offering education on the potential side-effects and expected onset of action of topical field therapies.
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Two CEOs who fought public battles with the NCUA respond to an academic report critical of the agency's appeals data.
Agency review panel again backs staff in examiner harassment charge; Ohio credit union eyes courts.
At next Thursday's meeting the NCUA Board plans to vote on a final rule mandating the information about overdraft protection programs.


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Education Budget TestimonyPrepared remarks by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson before the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee on February 16, 2012 in Sacramento.
Thank you Senator Leno, Senator Emmerson, and members of the committee. It's a pleasure and an honor to be with you today.
I look forward to discussing with each of you soon my views on the Governor's full budget proposal, including the proposal to dismantle California's decades-long commitment to early learning and child care, as well as my concerns about education bearing the brunt of any potential trigger cuts.
I understand and respect the focus of today's hearing, however, and commend you for devoting this time to the weighted student formula—one of the most important proposals we have seen come out of the Governor's office this year.
School funding in California is at a crossroads. Years of deep budget cuts have left us with hard questions, and no easy answers. As a state, we must ask ourselves, what is our fundamental role in the lives of children?
My first week in office, I joined with parents, teachers and community leaders to declare a state of financial emergency in our schools. A year later, that crisis has deepened rather than eased. As I said at the time, I wanted to call out the National Guard. I couldn't do that, but collectively, we've sounded the alarm. More Californians than ever are aware of the funding crisis in our schools, and the terrible impact of the $18 billion in cuts to education in recent years.
They want to invest in our schools again. But they also want to know, and deserve to know, what they're investing in and what results we expect to achieve. The crisis we are in also provides California with both an obligation and an opportunity: An obligation to reexamine how we allocate resources to children and schools; and an opportunity to rebuild a stronger foundation for our funding system, based more closely on student needs.
This is not just about how resources are allocated. It's about fundamentally reorienting us away from measuring inputs in the form of dollars and resources and toward outcomes.
While there are budgetary considerations in these discussions, there are enormous policy implications as well that should, and I trust, will be thoroughly examined in the proper policy committees.
In a state as large and diverse as California, students come to us with widely varying challenges and needs. More than half need help paying for their school lunch. One in four comes to school needing to learn English. One in four lives in poverty and comes to school without health care coverage. One in five has parents who didn't graduate from high school.
Any good teacher will tell you every student is different. They each learn in different ways and at different speeds. And we still reach them one at a time.
That's why a weighted student formula can make so much sense, because it directs additional state resources to students and schools with the greatest needs. It was a key recommendation of my Transition Advisory Team, in our report, A Blueprint for Great Schools. State School Board President Mike Kirst, was a member of the team's finance subcommittee. I am pleased to sponsor Assembly member Brownley's AB 18 that consolidates categorical programs in a manner that would achieve many of the same goals as the Governor's weighted student formula.
As this discussion moves ahead, we must link flexibility for funding decisions with accountability for results. Until now, spending on categorical programs has been our only way to measure our investments in meeting statewide goals. To be sure students have textbooks, we provided categorical funds for instructional materials. And to keep classes from becoming overcrowded, we provided funds for class size reduction.
In recent years, districts have been provided with flexibility over the use of many of these funds. Some serious concerns have emerged, particularly as the budget crisis has deepened. Classes have grown much more crowded. Materials budgets have been cut. And we risk entire systems of services being dismantled. Los Angeles Unified, for example, has proposed eliminating their entire adult education system, cutting services to more than 300,000 students.
Reductions made at a local level can have a statewide impact, particularly if they make it more difficult to meet federal maintenance of effort requirements, as we have with adult education.
Like categorical flexibility, a weighted student formula proposal frees school districts to use what were once categorical funds in any manner they choose.
The fundamental question we must wrestle with is, once we no longer measure our commitment to a statewide goal in dollars, how do we measure our progress? That's why any plan to replace our categorical funding system with a new weighted student funding formula must be accompanied by improvements to our system for holding districts accountable for outcomes. An API score, which is the central feature of our current accountability system, provides some good information about student proficiency on a few subjects. It tells us nothing, however, about whether students are physically fit, or the quality of career, technical, early learning, or adult education programs.
Great teaching, access to technology, students with the critical thinking, problem solving, and team skills they need to succeed in college and career—those are the outcomes we want. How much can be measured with data? How much can only be assessed first hand, at a school or in a classroom? How do we ensure that we have the tools we need to measure these outcomes? That's why—while I see great potential in a weighted student formula approach—we need to look closely at the huge policy implications, and give them careful policy consideration as well.
In a system as large, as complex, and as stressed as California's, we need to move carefully. I know you've already heard from the Public Policy Institute of California that outlined a number of important principles in their recent white paper.
Let me echo its recommendations, but also suggest several others. First, phase in changes—both to funding formulas and to the accompanying policy choices—over a period of years to identify and avoid any unforeseen problems. Second, basic funding should be the same whether the child attends a charter school or a school operated by a county office of education or a school district. Third, recognize when flexibility may not be appropriate, because accountability mechanisms do not provide sufficient protections for populations or services of continuing statewide interest—in adult education—for example. And finally, be sure that oversight and accountability functions or services—whether provided by the state, through a regional entity (such as FCMAT or county foster youth services) or on a local basis—are funded separately and adequately.
There are other considerations to keep in mind as well. The Governor's proposal is based upon passage of his initiative in November. I'm glad to see that—and like him—I'm optimistic about providing voters with an opportunity to invest in our schools again. Still, we've got to think about the ramifications for this weighted student formula proposal if the initiative fails at the polls. Our first priority must be ending the financial emergency in our schools and putting them back on solid financial ground. Unless we do that, our schools won't have the stable foundation they need and we risk building this new system on shaky ground.
That's why we also must keep in mind the enormous strain that years of cuts have placed on local districts and accept that their ability to adapt to new systems may be limited. Still, I applaud the Governor's vision. This is a conversation California needs to have and I am grateful to all of you for helping to begin this important discussion today.


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Poet Heaney's final words revealed
Nobel laureate and poet Seamus Heaney's last words to his wife were "don't be afraid", one of his son's has revealed at his funeral.
Family and friends joined contemporaries and dignitaries of the world-renowned writer and hundreds of mourners at a church in south Dublin to pay last respects to one of Ireland's literary greats.
The internationally acclaimed 74-year-old writer died unexpectedly in hospital on Friday after a short illness.
Mourners at his funeral at the Sacred Heart Church in Donnybrook - near where the Northern Ireland-born poet made his home - were led by his widow Marie and children Michael, Christopher and Catherine Ann.
Michael spoke briefly at the end of the service to thank those who cared for his father and those who have offered support and praise since his death. He said: "His last few words in a text message he wrote to my mother minutes before he passed away were in his beloved Latin and they read - 'nolle timere' ('don't be afraid')."
Irish president MIchael D Higgins, himself a published poet, attended along with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and former president Mary McAleese and her husband Martin.
Heaney's body will travel the 125 miles north to be buried in his native Bellaghy in Co Derry - a village that inspired so much of his work.
Paul Muldoon, a teacher, poet and friend of Heaney, gave the eulogy following the service. He said: "We remember the beauty of Seamus Heaney as a bard and today in particular in his being."
His lifelong friend and poetry contemporary Michael Longley were among the mourners, along with musician Paul Brady and U2 stars Bono - with his wife Ali Hewson - Edge, Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton.
Heaney has been hailed as the greatest poet Ireland produced since William Butler Yeats. Former US president Bill Clinton has been among those paying tribute, describing Heaney as "our finest poet of the rhythms of ordinary lives" and a "powerful voice for peace".


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Archive for Thursday, August 24, 2000
Runners prepare for season
Jason Wayne might be one of the best runners in the Kaw Valley League, but not even he can lead the DeSoto Wildcats to a league title.
Not single-handedly, at least.
"We have no team, except for Jason," said coach Chris Macafee.
That's not entirely true. Chad Johnson is a consistent runner who will finish among the league's top runners. But after Johnson, there is a sudden dropoff.
And while running is as individual a sport as there is, cross country has a team concept to it because it takes five good runners for a team to compete for a league title.
So, Wayne starts the season in an interesting situation. He will be wearing green and silver, but he will truly be running for himself.
That's quite similar to the situation across town across the city border where Griffin Lee and Angie Matlack start the season as Mill Valley's top runners. Each will compete for the league title, but neither has the support to begin thinking of winning a team title.
"We've got excellent No. 1 runners on both our girls and boys teams," said Mill Valley coach Mark Chipman, who moves to a new program this year after spending the last 18 years at DeSoto High. "This year, we'll be looking to build some depth.
If the Jaguars can develop a couple of good young runners, there is always next year. Keep in mind that Lee is just a junior.
DeSoto's girls team has the potential to finish in the top half of the Kaw Valley League teams, Macafee said. Led by a group of tenacious young runners, the Wildcats could post a surprise or two this year.
Freshman Laurie Wilson is coming off a strong summer of training, while sophomore Katie Davis, who is playing volleyball as well, will only get better with every meet.
"I think she is the most competitive runner I have ever coached," Macafee said.
Both Mill Valley and DeSoto will open the season next Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Boys soccer: Calhoun advances to second round with win over Wesleyan
Calhoun 4, Wesleyan 0
Calhoun shut out their first-round state tournament opponents to advance to the second round to take on Rabun County on Tuesday at home.
The Yellow Jackets used a balance scoring effort with Orin Flores, Darwin Lom, Javier Medina and Alex Lopez scoring one goal apiece.
Flores, Medina and Noe Martinez each had an assist.
Calhoun now owns a 16-2 overall record.


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Reducing vulnerability in Darfur
The objective of this aim is reducing people's vulnerability to disasters, mainly war and drought, and builds their resilience to coupe with disasters. The activities implemented in North Darfur have been focusing on community capacity building and improved technological responses to poverty and displacement.
In North Darfur we are implementing projects under the following priorities:
Conflict and natural resource management - supporting local tribal peace initiatives; encouraging peace building technologies like the promotion of early maturing crop varieties that allow farmers to harvest before the incursion of animal herders on to their farms; increasing community resilience in coping with conflict and drought; and advocating for the rights of marginalised groups
Livelihood and food security - supporting community organisations which aim to increase production and productivity by reclaiming more wadi (clay) land; building the capacity of local blacksmiths to produce much needed agricultural tools; providing appropriate seed and tools; building village based extension and paravet services; animal restocking; building terraces and earth embankments; establishing grain banks; and preserving and storing excess yields.
Strengthening farmers' voices and influencing development polices - Practical Action Sudan has been working to build farmers' capacity to organise themselves into CBOs, and training them in advocacy and lobbying skills that allow them to negotiate their rights with policy and decision makers.
Over 15,000 families, scattered in about 30 villages, have been reached under this aim. Each village is managed under a development committee, served with a community centre, a seed and tool bank, a women's association centre, an extension agent, and a paravet. Training, technical, managerial or organisational, has been provided for 9,000 individuals.
Against the odds in Darfur June 2009
A report from Mohamed Siddiq, Practical Action's team leader for reducing vulnerability in Sudan, on the current situation in Darfur and our plans for the future. Read more »
Case studies
Alternative housing model for North Darfur
Upon their return to their original villages, the returnees will face numerous difficulties, the most significant of which will be the mass destruction of local infrastructure and homes. It has been estimated that over 60% of the houses were either completely or partially burnt during the civil war. Practical Action implemented a project that focused on designing timber-less house models and train people on their construction.
To this effect, 70 trainees from the IDP camp were selected and received training for 21 days on alternative shelter, building materials and building designs. Four demonstration housing units with different designs and materials were constructed during the training. Through the technical training in construction, some IDPs gained skills that assisted in creating job opportunities and providing a source of income.
The Construction of the Timberless House Model (PDF, 1.5Mb)
A step by step guide with photographs and technical drawings
Knowledge is the most useful aid
Abdalla, a 33 year old farmer from Sarafiya village in North Darfur, grew vegetables and snuff tobacco on his small wadi clay soil as winter crops. In 2004, Abdalla and other villagers approached Practical Action Sudan to consider constructing an earth embankment that would enable more of the wadi to be flooded, allowing them to cultivate more crops. Working together, they eventually built five embankments, flooding an area of about 6,000 feddans (1 feddan = 0.42 ha).
A demonstration farm, established by Practical Action Sudan, showed that watermelon could be grown successfully, so Abdalla decided to try this crop for the first time. As a result of the whole extension package introduced by Practical Action Sudan, Abdalla's harvest of watermelon sold for approximately US $4,000 per feddan whereas the tobacco yield was only US $750 per feddan.
Abdalla commented, "I was so lucky to diversify my agricultural products and introduce new cash crops. I have secured enough food for my family and it also enabled me to repay the loans I got from other merchants. I managed to make good savings, so I do not need to take loans for next season as I have enough money to spend on farming next year. I am going to double the size of area cultivated."
Training internally displaced people to manufacture improved wood stoves
Conflict in Darfur has caused a huge population displacement, putting intense pressure on the environment around IDP camps. Wood fuel shortages worsens the environmental damage. IDPs are either collecting wood from far distances, or using scarce financial resources to buy it from nearby markets. In some camps, where nearby sources have been depleted, people, mostly women and children, have to travel further for fuel, exposing themselves to attacks. Whilst in other camps IDPs have resorted to using tree roots, eliminating any chance for natural regeneration.
Alternative fuels and technologies were proposed, but the use of fuels such as kerosene and gas is limited because of cost, accessibility and possible potential hazards. For instance, it costs about US $12million for one month supply of kerosene, and US $1.6 million to buy 200,000 kerosene stoves in addition to the cost of transportation. Promoting improved woodstoves is considered the most appropriate solution - it is affordable and easy to disseminate through extension and using trainers as a multiplier effect to reach as many people as possible in a short span of time. In collaboration with FAO, NCA, Mercy Corps and World Vision, Practical Action Sudan organised training workshops in the three States of Darfur during the period October 2004 - January 2005. 153 trainers have been trained in these workshops on theoretical and practical elements including how to organise training for others. Evaluation showed an average success of 92 per cent. Trainees were taught about other efficient cooking practices that should go alongside the use of efficient cooking stoves. Practical comparative tests proved the initial claim of a 50 - 60 per cent saving on fuel. Other skills for fuel savings demonstrated a 75 - 82 per cent of reduction in time needed for cooking.
Umm Bronga Dam
Umm Bronga, located 40km west of El Fashir, has 12 village councils and a population of 45,000 inhabitants. Despite difficulties arising from the conflict, in 2004 villagers from the area completed a dam started in 2003, flooding over 2,000 acres that were then available for cultivation. In addition to their contributions of around 5,000 Euro they supplied labouring and masonry skills.
Over 200 families who acquired land are now able to grow a wide variety of crops, providing casual and seasonal employment for surrounding villagers.
In spite of continuing insecurity caused by attacks from the Janjaweed, very few displaced people went to IDP camps at El Fashir. Most people prefer to stay here as at least their minimal needs are met. One school is operating in the area.
"That is because the project provided the means for the school," said Mohammed Adam, the Secretary of the Dam Management Committee. "These achievements are made in spite of the low rainfall in the area. If the rains were good, the area cultivated would increase." Farmers are planning to increase the length of the land embankment to allow more flooded areas.
Saving the Baobab tree
A campaign to plant trees mainly baobab trees, endangered species, was launched in North Darfur. The baobab fruits are collected, taken to be eaten in urban towns and seeds thrown in the trash to be burned in inseminators illuminating any chance for natural regeneration. People hardly come across a young Baobab tree. With support from partners, El Fashir nursery was rehabilitated and about 200,000 seedlings were raised and transplanted in El Fashir and other villages in the area.
Art for peace
People usually gather to listen to songs and sit to watch dancing and drama. Lots of tribal conflicts were fueled by songs that motivate tribal worriers to fight fiercely. Songs are usually performed by local female singers known as "Hakamat". Practical Action used the "Hakamat" to reverse the impact of songs. Instead of singing to push people to fight, the prepared songs encouraged people to fill themselves with wisdom and seek peace. A number of folkloric dancing bands were also used in disseminating peace messages. Similarly, drama plays with peace messages were also prepared and performed in El Fashir and Abu Shawk camp. One of the plays was performed in Khartoum in a competition and won an award. It was noted that, it was the first time ever for Darfur has participate in national drama competitions.
- Improving livelihoods in Kassala
- Rebuilding the livelihoods of war-affected people in Blue Nile State
- Promote Local Innovation in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (NRM) Programme (Prolinnova)
- Improving health and welfare of children in North Darfur - goat and donkey loans
- Greening Darfur: natural resource management


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Project "Six-Two-Six" is deemed too dangerous by the "Grand Council." A
hideous genetic creation from the lab of mad-scientist "Jumba," (David
Stiers) project Six-Two-Six is put on board a space ship to be banished
a nice little deserted asteroid, where he can live out the rest of his
On the way there, project Six-Two-Six takes over the ship, and then
using what looks like a space squad car. He eventually crash lands on one
of the islands of Hawaii (Kauai?) where a little five-year old orphan
named "Lilo" (Daviegh Chase) finds him in a dog pound (don't ask) and
him home as her new pet dog, "Stitch" (Chris Sanders). Of course the
Council soon realizes what has happened, and sends agent "Pleakley" (Kevin
McDonald) along with the mad-scientist to the island to recapture
And so begins one of the most unusual and creative animated films from the Disney studios. Featuring a completely new style of drawing, and backgrounds that look like watercolor paintings, Disney is taking a bold step in trying something a little different. The artwork seems like a combination of "Winnie-the-Pooh" and Saturday morning cartoons. The dialogue and slapstick comedy is much more reminiscent of Warner Brother's beloved "Loony-Tunes." Except for a handful of well chosen Elvis Presely songs, and some beautiful Hawaiian music, there are none of the musical numbers that one would expect to find in a typical Disney film. (I, for one, didn't miss them.)
We soon find out that Lilo is an orphan, living with her older sister Nani (Tia Carrere) in what could be comfortably called a "dysfunctional" household. Nani is trying hard to make ends meet and be a mother to her young sister, who is having a very difficult time adjusting to life without her mom and dad. The creators of the film do a superb job with the character of Lilo, making you identify with her loneliness and isolation without making it depressing. They also very accurately portray the problems with an older sibling raising a younger, and the friction and fighting that results is typical of what one would find in this sort of arrangement. The subject matter is very mature, but the animators do a fantastic job bringing it home to a level that small children can appreciate.
Nani decides Lilo needs a dog to keep her company, so off to the kennel they go. Lilo just falls in love with Stitch, the "talking dog," and decides to take him for a pet. It is with this most unlikely of characters that Lilo can find someone to confide in, to share her passions with (like Elvis), and to share the pain and sorrow that comes from being without parents.
Stitch was created by the mad-scientist Jumba to be an evil little monster, but in the care of Lilo, he realizes his own aloneness, and his need for love and acceptance. So the evil little alien allows Lilo to take him by the hand, dress him up as Elvis, and go surfing. (Stitch's one weakness in the inability to swim, so for him to go surfing is a surprising concession to the little girl's whims.) His original motive for being "nice" to Lilo was to avoid the agents sent to recapture him, but soon he realizes that Lilo and Nani mean more to him than just sanctuary.
Disney makes a point in all their trailers and commercials to show Stitch as the Rodney Dangerfield of animated characters: he don't get any respect. Other than Lilo, everyone else in the film, including his creator Jumba, is trying to capture and/or kill him. Even Lilo's sister finds several opportunities to take out her frustrations on the mixed-up little alien. At first, it's rather amusing, since Stitch is about the most obnoxious Disney character of all time, but after a while, you start feeling sorry for the little guy, and start hoping that he can find the love and acceptance he's longing for.
I've often wondered why Disney's recent animated films cannot reach the level that Pixar's CGI creations do effortlessly ("Toy Story," "Monsters Inc."). Disney's cartoons seem dull and lifeless compared to the fun and action that Pixar delivers on a regular basis. Well, it seems as if the Disney animators are finally being infected by some of the magic that comes from their computer animation partners. "Lilo & Stitch" demonstrates that there is still some life left in that old art form that Walt made so famous many years ago. But more importantly, this little gem has a lot of heart. You find yourself caring for the orphaned Lilo, you find yourself hoping that Stitch can fin d a place in a family, and you hope that big sister Nani can find a way to keep social worker "Mr. Bubbles" (Ving Rhames) from taking Lilo away to a foster home.
There are some really big themes being tackled in this film, such as unconditional love, the need to belong to a group or community, self sacrifice, and family unity. The animators handles all these extremely well, and you find yourself getting a lesson in philosophy as well as being entertained. Yet the one theme that Disney pushes in all their advertising, and several times during the course of the film, is the oft repeated phrase: "Ohana means family, and family means NO ONE gets left behind." This is a theme one finds emphasized in the recent combat films "Black Hawk Down" and "We Were Soldiers," but isn't something you often find in a animated feature! That one little phrase, "no one gets left behind," has enough philosophical and theological weight to fill a college text book. It means that everyone, no matter what you may think of them, has value, and that there is no such thing an "expendable" person. A better lesson for young children would be difficult to find.
My rating: 10/10.
"Lilo & Stitch" tells the touching story of a lonely little Hawaiian
girl, named Lilo, who meets and befriends Stitch, an escaped refugee
alien who poses as a dog at the pound.
I wasn't expecting much when it first came out, not being to interested in it. Well, after seeing it at the theater, I can now say it is Disney's best film. Ever. It's better than classics like "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Little Mermaid," both of which I adore. Many will not feel the same way as I do but I thought "Lilo & Stitch" was one of Disney's most inventive and involving scripts with fleshed-out and well-written characters.
We are set in Hawaii, a tropical background that gives the movie a great feel. Setting it in Kansas, as originally planned, would not have had the same effect. The animation is simply beautiful, with pink fluffy clouds and wonderfully drawn characters.
However, it's the story that "Lilo & Stitch" tells, along with many other great elements, that makes this film so outstanding. Not only is the film very funny (in fact, it's hilarious!) with pure moments of comic genius that can appeal to older audiences as well as kids, it's one of the most touching films I have ever seen. The whole middle of the movie is one that gives us spectacular scenes in a row that move me to tears each time.
I don't wanna say too much, but Nani's fight for custody of Lilo, tossed in with Stitch's touching character arc and search for the one place he does belong, and Lilo's loneliness, and a broken family, and cherished and beloved friendship with Stitch make this movie a surprisingly heartwarming and touching feature. One of the film's strengths is that it can be, at times, so sad.
The direction is solid, as is the animation. The water, and backdrop of Hawaii is desirable. The characters are developed, unlike most Disney classics, and lovable. You can identify with these characters and feel for them, and yes, Stitch does qualify in that category. His battered emotions, as well as the also adorable Lilo, are part of what makes this film so moving. This is an original, funny, and extremely heartwarming film that I highly recommend to families.
"Lilo & Stitch" was wonderful characters that I instantly fell in love with. More captivating than previous, sub-par Disney releases such as "Hercules," "Hunchback of Notre Dame," or "Tarzan," this movie makes me laugh, cry, and moves me immensely. While it didn't break any new ground or anything, it thankfully returned audiences back to Disney's roots in terms of quality.
I was disappointed with the comments of a previous reviewer called ebayanderson concerning this movie as I feel that he/she is not living in the real world. Lilo and Stitch is one of my favourite Disney movies as it covers so many topics and covers them well. Firstly, concerning Lilo's feeding the fish, well, all kids have little quirks and this is obviously meant to be her's. As for Nani being a care giver, well, she's supposed to be in her teens, dealing with her parents's loss as well as dealing with her sister's and taking care of the little girl under the pressure of keeping her family together, finding work etc. and it was nice as my 14 year old daughter pointed out, that Nani was like a real woman, with her little pot belly and not very stick thin build, for me she is a great character for little girls who have to put up with cartoon females such as the impossibly(pardon the pun)thin Kim Possible, which is sadly also a Disney cartoon girl. Actually, I tend not to look too deeply into movies unless they are there to make us do so, e.g Schindler's List, but, this movie covered some subjects that I am familiar with, a young child losing it's parents and it dealt with them well. The scene where Stitch takes the bicycle, well, how could anyone feel sorry for the little girl considering she is the monstrous brat in the movie. Anyway, I love the movie and I've watched it many times and am a hand on heart Stitch fan. Chris Sanders came up with an awesome character and he and Dean DuBlois did an excellent job in bringing him to life. they managed to make a movie that touched your heart with out being sickly or distressing a la Bambi. 10 out of 10
"Lilo & Stitch" is unusual for a Disney animated movie in that it actually
seems to take place in the real world (not to mention the present day),
despite the latter half of the title being a genetic creation from another
galaxy. Devoid of almost everything that people come to expect when the name
"Walt Disney Pictures" appears on screen - which is not to say we're in
"Golgo 13" territory here - this, as did "The Emperor's New Groove,"
suggests that though the box office takings may go down, the House of Mouse
may yet pull another "Beauty and the Beast" on us one day.
The movie's a breath of fresh air not only in its setting - it's set on the Hawaiian island of Kauai - but also in its characters; Lilo is a little girl being brought up by her big sister Nani following their parents' death (offscreen), and the movie's not afraid to indicate that it's tough for both of them. They, along with their social worker Cobra Bubbles and friend David, constitute a rare sighting of proper human beings in Disney cartoons (see also, surprisingly, Lucky Piquel from "Bonkers"), the reward writer-directors Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois get for putting the emphasis on the emotions rather than on the chase element of the plot (Stitch/Experiment 626 was created by a scientist in violation of the laws of his planet; when Stitch escaped, his creator and an "E-arth" expert were sent to bring him back) or on the potential for slapstick - though it's there and it's certainly used, the focus is purely on heart.
The realness of the movie means that "Lilo & Stitch" often feels like a live action movie that just happens to be drawn (at one point Stitch sees a 1950s SF movie on TV, and the movie in question is shown as a genuine film clip). Usually that's a bad thing if the 'toon in question strives to be realistic, but in this case there are so many elements that don't come naturally - seen any koala/dog hybrid-Elvis Presley wannabes on the beach lately? - that it still works. If there's a downside, it's that the scenes of the alien pursuers are for the most part almost a distraction... but even then the human element ups the involvement, with the added bonus of there being no real "bad guys" per se (yes, I said bonus - it's nice to see a Disney movie where there isn't a traditional black-hatted villain, just people doing their jobs).
And if all else fails, take into consideration the fact that it's also often genuinely funny; the fact that it never condescends to its audience; the fact that you actually have real Hawaiians (the voices of Tia Carrere and Jason Scott Lee) as key Hawaiian characters; and the fact that the songs used here actually have a purpose (to add dimension to our heroes - Lilo is a major fan of Elvis and tries to reach Stitch through the King), something many live-action movies often forget. "Lilo & Stitch" would be something worth seeing even if it wasn't a Disney film; seeing that it is... moving forward was always one of Walt's credos. It's encouraging to see that they're actually capable of following his ethos without the help of Pixar.
One major flaw though: in spite of the presence of Elvis, Wynonna and Alan Silvestri, the British release version has well-known song-murderer Gareth Gates slaughtering "Suspicious Minds" over the end credits. Thank heaven someone invented the "mute" button.
Yes, it's a sad fact that Disney, the family favourite for close to a
century, have fallen into decline. All the same, it annoys me no end
when people go on about how 'The Lion King' of 1994 was the last truly
great film that the company produced, because, in their period of
decline and lack of success, the House of Mouse still surprised us all
by churning out one cracking exception - the sassy and heartwarming
'Lilo and Stitch'.
In the Stitch of the title (and face it, he may have shared his title logo with Lilo but Stitch has always been the undisputed star of this empire) it really feels like Disney have found that very likable and very different kind of hero to break them out of their rut. To begin with at least, he has none of the noble or high moral qualities that Disney usually attributes to its lead characters. And the circumstances in which he comes about are, for a family film, startling - the result of an illegal extra-terrestrial experiment to produce a creature that is both destructive and indestructible. When Stitch finds himself seized by the Intergalactic Council to be punished for his inbuilt wickedness, he escapes - it wouldn't be much of a movie if he didn't - and flees to planet Earth, with the alien authorities in hot pursuit. Though the film's anarchic spirit owes a fair bit more to 80s creature films like 'Gremlins' and 'Critters', I suppose you could look at it as a inversion on the plot of 'ET', in which, this time round, the humans are harmless and it's his fellow aliens who pose greater threat to Stitch.
Finding himself stranded on Hawaii, our little anti-hero has no choice but to disguise himself as a dog and take refuge with Lilo. Lilo being a lonely young orphan living with her older sister Nani, and who may be taken away in a matter of days if Nani doesn't prove herself to be a more responsible guardian. The merging of these two very troubling story lines shows a lot of tenaciousness on Disney's part and in the end they produce a film that is fun and funky enough for the younger audiences, but also heartwrenching enough to touch even the most cynical of adults. It's also helped by a good line secondary characters, the most successful of which are Jumba and Cobra Bubbles, because, like Stitch, they're unconventional in the roles they fulfil. Jumba is an evil genius with a heart. Bubbles is a social worker who, fittingly since he's voiced by Ving Rhames, looks like he walked straight out of 'Pulp Fiction'.
It ain't perfect though. Considering that Stitch is one of Disney's most engaging heroes, it really blows that Gantu should have to be one of the stuido's flatter villains. He isn't drawn very well and he isn't developed as a character much further than being ruthless and bad-tempered. There is also one pretty big plot-hole that older viewers may be troubled by - if that lady at the pound really thought that Stitch was dead, why did she put him in with the dogs? And wasn't she alarmed by his six legs and his antennae?
It may be flawed, but in the end it's the merits that triumph. And it's a good example of just how dazzling 2D animation can be when given the right attention to detail. Once you get past the pretty pale opening scenes in outer space and enter the world that Lilo inhabits, visually this is beautiful stuff, employing the technique of watercolour backgrounds for the first time in decades. And the soundtrack too is one of the most memorable in Disney's canon. I believe this is the first time they've based its score around the pre-existing songs of a familiar artist - in this case the immortal Elvis Presley. Needless to say, it's great music.
(Sadly, we also had to tolerate the likes of Gareth Gates and A Teens doing sugary covers over the end credits, but at this stage you can always switch off or leave the cinema.)
Too bad that Disney are now really on the wane, or they could have tried doing these themed soundtracks more often with the Beatles and Pink Floyd...oh well, I can dream.
To sum up, Stitch is the best. Watch him.
Grade: A-
I don't know why this film didn't do better at the box office. This is perhaps Disney's best animated film to date. It rivals anything by Pixar. Why? Very simple really and it's what Pixar keeps doing so well. They tell a good story filled with well developed characters. Not to mention the animation is excellent and the watercolor backgrounds beautiful. Watch it a second or third time just to look at these fantastic pieces of art! I hope Disney learns a lesson here (from DVD sales at least) that 2-D animation isn't dead if done right and Lilo & Stitch was done right. I purchased the DVD for my daughter, okay, for me too but she loves it and while only almost four, she gets the themes. (although it took her a while to understand Nani is Lilo's sister and not her mother). The special features are good. The Hawiian Children's Choir and Hula segments especially good. I liked the deleted scene feature and would like to see them added for a later release. Disney should have marketed this film better. I would have liked to have seen it on the big screen. Personally, I don't care for Disney as a company but if they keep producing work like this, I'll keep coming back.
This was a pretty entertaining "kids" animated film. It was a little
different in that there is some dramatic action you usually don't see
in nice animated cartoons and you have heroes who aren't exactly good
role models. However, as the film progresses, all those characters
(small child, big sister and alien) all become nicer and more caring
"people." There also is a good "no one is left behind" family message.
You just have to be patient with the human kid and sister in the
I think the best feature of this film are the brilliant colors. This is a great visual movie. It's also nice to hear a kids movie these days with absolutely no profanity in it. (What a sad statement to have to make.)
In summary: one of the better modern-day animated films. Highly recommended.
Disney's animation department (until the purchase of Pixar) had, to
tell the truth, fallen into a bit of a dark age as the 90s drew to a
close. The films were getting muddled with executive desires, and as a
result went ridiculously over budget, and needless to say ultimately
often bombing at the box office and/or with critics as a consequence.
Only the Pixar films and, to a lesser extent, DTV sequels (themselves
not exactly the brightest bulbs in the chandelier) were really the only
new animated films from Disney that were making money. Whilst a number
of Disney's animated films of the early 2000s are fine ("Home on the
Range" and "Brother Bear" are, in particular, both fun flicks), they
certainly don't quite live up to the best of Disney animation.
And then there's "Chicken Little". I wanted to like it, but I was left really disappointed. It had nice animation, but executive meddling had left the story in a mess. I'm a fan of Zach Braff and Harry Shearer, but even their vocal talents didn't save this film, which resulted in the worst Disney film of all time, and was probably only a hit due to the sheer mountain of advertising.
And yet, there's always an oasis in the middle of a desert, and "Lilo and Stitch" is, in this case, just that. It's the story of a girl who mistakes an alien for a dog, and whilst seeming an unusual little flick, is unpretentious. The animation differs from the classic Disney style that many may be used to, but it's delicious eye candy. It's rather touching, too and was rightfully a hit with critics and at the box office. Director Chris Sanders is directing another animated film for Disney entitled "American Dog" and should be released in 2008. Hopefully that will be just as good.
Although it was rated PG in the USA, I honestly think that most young kids will be able to take this if they survived the likes of "The Lion King", "Finding Nemo" and "Dumbo". But enough with the kids, and onto the adults; seriously, don't dub this as a kids movie because it's made by Disney. It's got something for everybody in it and I recommend it.
First time, I commented how "The Emperor's New Groove" was my favorite
Disney movie of the last ten years, and how "Lilo & Stitch" had left me
wanting for more.
How wrong I was then.
I gave it another chance. I went back to watch it with a couple of friends and their sons and daughters. What best atmosphere to enjoy a Disney flick?
And then, the scene were Stitch is alone, with "The Ugly Duckling" book, shouting "I'm lost!" (or at least that's what he was saying in spanish) made me change my mind. I suddenly became very identified with the main character's quest for belonging, and suddenly realized he was actually everyone I know - searching for approval, trying to be loved, longing for love. The watercolor drawings, the facial expression, the music, the mood - perfection, indeed. There are a couple of animated scenes that convey this kind of mood - the Ballroom Sequence in "Beauty and the Beast", Simba's dad being killed in "The Lion King", Jessie's song in "Toy Story 2" - and this one is one of the best I've ever seen. Such simplicity and beauty is strange to find.
When we walked out of the movie, my friend's kids were talking excitedly about the movie, when one of their mothers asked them what they enjoyed most about the movie. And one of the girls exclaimed "Ohana means family! And your family never forgets or abandons you!" (that's what is said in the spanish version of the movie).
Then I suddenly realized we need more movies like this.
Solid 9 / 10 for Lilo & Stitch.
This is a great little movie. It has the right mix of comedy, drama, and tear-jerking. The characters are interesting and very well done. The animation is high quality. The setting is fairly unique. I have to say, Disney's animation people can do something besides make bad sequels after all.
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