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The purpose of the K23 award is to provide individuals who have a clinical doctoral degree with an intensive, supervised, patient-oriented research experience. The K23 provides support and "protected time" for these individuals considered to be on the path to a productive, independent clinical research career.
For the purposes of this K23 award, patient-oriented research is defined as research conducted with human subjects—or on material of human origin such as tissues, specimens, and cognitive phenomena—for which an investigator directly interacts. This area of research includes:
- Mechanisms of Human Disease
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Clinical Trials
- The Development of New Technologies
Studies falling under Exemption 4 for human subjects research are not included in this definition.
The K23 award offers clinical investigators an opportunity to develop into independent clinical researchers involved in patient-oriented, rather than basic, research. K23s provide 3 to 5 years of support and are not renewable.
How to Apply
Before applying, read the complete funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for the K23, and then contact the appropriate program director at the NIDDK to discuss your eligibility for the award. Providing your specific aims and your NIH biosketch will expedite this process.
Applicants should design a 3, 4, or 5-year program that will enable them to become independent clinical investigators by the end of the K23 award period. They also must be available to devote a minimum of 9 calendar months (75 percent of the year) worth of effort to their K23.
All applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the mentors available to them at their institutions and have, in addition to a primary mentor, one or more co-mentors, as appropriate.
Deadlines for Application
New applications: February 12, June 12, and October 12
Resubmissions: March 12, July 12, and November 12
The K23 at the NIDDK
The NIDDK does not issue a separate announcement for this program, but accepts applications in response to the NIH parent K23 FOA. We encourage K23 applications in all areas of research supported by the NIDDK.
Applicants should have completed clinical training and should be board-eligible by the time of award. M.D. applicants who have received training in another country and who are not board-eligible in the United States are not appropriate candidates for NIDDK K23 awards. The NIDDK K01 Award might be an option in this case.
The NIDDK encourages applicants to enroll in programs of study leading to a master's degree in clinical investigation, as supported by the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award program.
The NIDDK will provide up to $100,000 per year for PI salary with appropriate justification from the institution, authorized fringe benefits, and up to $50,000 per year for research support, if justified, for K23 awards. For competing K23 applications submitted prior to February 12th, 2016, and all non-competing awards in FY16, the NIDDK will provide only up to $90,000 per year for PI salary, the appropriate fringe benefits, and up to $50,000 per year for research support. Competing and non-competing applications submitted in FY2017 may request up to $100,000 per year for PI salary in accordance with NOT-16-054.
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2008 Lincoln MKT Concept
This is a close one, but I am leaning heavily towards the Lincoln MKT, which shows that there's still life left in the old brand. Finally, something that really breaks out in the increasingly crowded luxury segment. A close second, in my mind, was the Cadillac CT Coupe , which shows you can draw on your heritage without going retro.
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Best Production
Vehicle: Hyundai Genesis
I'm definitely going to take flak for this one, but I'm going to herald the Hyundai Genesis . Wait, you might say, didn't your own preview suggest it looked a wee bit too much like a Mercedes-Benz knock-off? Yep, it still does, but it's a real perception changer, suggesting that the Koreans are not only not content to stay where we were all ready to ghetto-ize them, but that they're ready, willing and able to make a serious move on some of the world's toughest competitors. Now let's see whether the market will actually accept a Korean luxury car.
Most Shocking Moment: Longhorn Lovin'
Those frisky bulls wandering down Washington Blvd. doing what comes naturally – even if there weren't any cows in the herd. The Dodge Ram press event also qualifies as the…
Most Predictable Moment: Rampede
What do you do, it seems, if you have a reputation for pulling off the biggest, most memorable moments, year after year, smashing Jeeps through Cobo's plate glass windows, or launching minivans over the heads of its executives. Sooner or later, though, you run out of shtick. Maybe it was predictable that this year would be that moment. Oh, and second place to the Presidential candidates glad-handing their way through Cobo Center in their bid for votes in Tuesday's primary.
2008 Prediction
Well, I could take the easy way out and predict that 2008 is the year of the Green Machine, but that'd be too easy. So let's go out on a limb, here. This'll be the year that Detroit shores up its share, reversing a decades-long downward spiral, with some of the most innovative products and effective marketing we've seen in years. I'll also predict that at least one of the three senior managers at Chrysler won't be around for the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, though Ford's oft-maligned Mark Fields will return, next year, alongside marketing czar Jim Farley and CEO Alan Mulally.
Bengt Halvorson 2008 Toyota A-BAT Concept
To me, this neglected product segment is a no-brainer — a little car-based pickup for either urban-dwellers or exurb-dwellers who have a long commute and can't afford the fuel bills of a gas-guzzling truck. For years shoppers have been frustrated with the lack of compact pickups or so-called pickup cars. All the formerly compact nameplates now seem just short of full-size, and there isn't a single vehicle on the market that offers pickup ability with truly high fuel economy, for people who want to occasionally haul but have nothing to tow. The A-Bat promises that, with a useful midgate configuration and a version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive and a four-cylinder engine. It has the frugality that made the Rabbit Pickup and the Subaru Brat stand out, without the design missteps of the Baja.
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For years, London Eye (millennium wheel) has been enjoying the fame of being the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. This architectural marvel has also been featured for destruction in many block buster movies. A decade ago, the design was an engineering wonder for many but today, we are going to reveal here something that might take it over.
Meet Brighton's i360. It is the world's first 'vertical cable car', designed by architecture firm Marks Barfield. This architectural piece will be the highest observation tower in the UK, located just outside of London. The construction of the tower started last month and is expected to be completed by 2016. This is how it looks like:
The Brighton's i360 will have two primary sections: a vertical tower and a glass viewing pod which covers 360 degree view. The pod will ascend the tower following the basic principle of standard cable car. It will reach a height of 138 meters above sea level in about 20-minutes and 200 people can ride at a single time.
The vertical cable car, once opened for public, will attract 700,000 visitors a year generating revenue of £25m. Imagine having a bird's eye view of South Downs national park on one side and the south coast on the other extending 20-30 miles on both sides.
The ground level will host a large restaurant, retail spaces, an exhibition space and conference spaces.
There was a strong opposition from the local groups against the project which delayed it for eight years. The reason was that about £36.2m for the project were to be funded through loans whereas the total cost was estimated to be £46.2m. Another reason was that the design will dominate other skylines which are lower than the Brighton's i360.
Amidst all the criticism, a ground breaking ceremony took place last week and it was hoped that the building will win over the hearts of the critics once it gets completed.


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One year has passed since Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint statement linking the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) on May 8, 2015. It was a strong and decisive step toward eliminating even the most hypothetical possibility of a conflict between the two powers and served as a formal framework for establishing extensive cooperation and joint development in central Eurasia.
Immediately after that move, the remaining EAEU member states announced their support for the agreement and their willingness to establish a system of cooperation with China as well. Investment in transportation and logistics looks especially promising in this regard, as well as opportunities for expanding the industrial manufacturing chain from China westward to include the Central Asian states and Russian Siberia, with its major scientific and natural resources.
Beijing has always viewed the SREB as much more than simply a transportation project. China needs economic expansion and is therefore developing investment and new industries in countries to the west. Those plans dovetail nicely with Russia's goal of establishing stable socio-economic conditions in the countries of that region. The Russian labor market currently absorbs the surplus workforce from three of the most populous and poorest Central Asian countries – Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. This represents a significant contribute to regional stability. After all, if those workers were to return home for an extended period, they might fall under the influence of radical jihadists and an explosive situation could develop as a result. But if at least a percentage of that workforce finds employment with Chinese businesses, Russia will have an easier time controlling the movements of those workers. At the same time, Russia remains the most important military power in the region: its forces are stationed in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Moscow also has a presence at the Kant Air Base near Bishkek and the 201st military base near Dushanbe. That balance of forces provides a certain sense of security for the countries of the region.
Two of the five countries are EAEU member states and can thus coordinate their cooperation within the framework of supranational institutions. Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia already form the Eurasian Economic Commission and are empowered to deal with foreign trade and other issues. In fact, EAEU leaders decided at their meeting in October 2015 to grant that body the authority to develop a trade and cooperation agreement with China.
This is not to say that efforts to link the EAEU and SREB have not faced difficulties. For example, Chinese experts emphasize that political leaders must exercise greater control over the process and force their officials to work more effectively. The national bureaucracies of the EAEU member states continue to make very slow progress in developing a road map for cooperation with China. For its part, China is preoccupied with domestic challenges and also responds slowly. In fact, Beijing still lacks even a tentative vision of which concrete benefits the SREB would produce. The recent slowing of the Chinese economy has also had a negative impact. Some sectors, such as transportation, have been particularly hard hit, with the Chinese state railway system reporting that freight shipments have fallen for the past 26 months.
External players such as the United States and Western Europe have the potential to make a positive contribution to regional cooperation. It is a straightforward matter in the case of the latter. European companies – primarily in the mining industry – are already investing in a number of sectors of the regional economy, but have so far been unwilling to invest further. And because many European states face their own financial difficulties at home, they do not exert a significant influence on regional policy or stability. Nonetheless, Europe remains a very important partner for Russia and an integral part of the SREB as its western terminus.
As for the U.S., it has always played an ambiguous role in the region. On one hand, Washington has taken an active role in Central Eurasian affairs since the early 1990s, especially following the start of its military operations in Afghanistan. Washington has also made great efforts to strengthen the sovereignty of the Central Asian states that succeeded the former Soviet republics in the region. Russia and the United States occasionally worked together to promote military and political stability in the region and Russia has done a great deal to stabilize Afghanistan – the main potential source of instability in Central Asia. However, fearing that its nightmare of "geostrategic encirclement" might become a reality, Beijing has never been happy with U.S. involvement or the existence of regimes friendly to Washington in the region. Consequently, Beijing has been guarded in its reaction to what experts describe as Washington's proposal in May 2015 to build the SREB on an equal partnership basis with China.
Some experts suggest that current U.S. policy seems to be pushing China westward. The creation of such organizations as the Trans-Pacific Partnership creates completely different conditions for China to cooperate with Southeast Asian states. Many observers even suggest that the U.S. specifically promotes such an arrangement in anticipation that it will lead to direct Sino-Russian competition. But unbiased analysis shows that no grounds exist for such competition to arise. The presence of Chinese money in the region can only serve to strengthen local regimes, add to the security of Russia's southern flank and enable Moscow to focus greater attention on domestic development and to reinforce security in Europe. While Beijing never wanted to take responsibility for regional security, it is far away from its perception of Chinese role and interests.
Surely, the cooperation in Central Eurasia that Messrs. Putin and Xi agreed to pursue last May is beneficial to everyone. It is to be regretted that geopolitical instinct of the U.S. most likely will be traditional – emerging of a new architecture in Eurasia has to be prevented. Unfortunately, it will mean that zero sum game, which brought so many troubles to Europe trough centuries, will be reproduced in Eurasia.
Timofei Bordachev is head of Eurasian program at the International Valdai Club and director of Center for comprehensive European and international studies at the National Research University Higher School of Economics in Moscow.
The US-Russia Crosstalk is a joint initiative of the Kommersant newspaper and Valdai Club in Russia and The Washington Times and Center for National Interest in the United States aimed at fostering a dialog on strategic engagement between the two countries.
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The veterans in America have sadly, been treated terribly in the last 8 years under the Obama administration. These men and women that have sacrificed their blood, sweat, and tears to keep America safe have been horribly disrespected. Instead of America's heroes being taken care of they have often been forgotten by the country they have served.
When Obama was elected in 2008, he promised that our veterans would receive 21st Century care. That promise never came to fruition, not even close. In 2014, the horrible truth was finally revealed concerning the actual care our veterans were receiving.
At least 293 veterans had passed away after being put on wait lists to be seen by a doctor. However, despite the atrocious death count the VA distributed over $140 million dollars in bonuses. Of course, Obama said he would handle this, but nothing was done, as usual.
During Trump's presidential campaign, he promised that under his leadership, our veterans would receive the care they deserved. And, true to form Trump is keeping his word with his latest executive order that will have you cheering.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order creating an office of accountability and whistle-blower protection at the Department of Veteran Affairs.This office will ensure that our veterans never have to suffer again.
President Trump said this in a press conference on Thursday.
"This executive order makes it clear that we will never ever tolerate substandard care for our great veterans. With the creation of this office, we are sending a strong message: Those that fail our veterans will be held, for the first time, accountable," Trump said.
"At the same time, we will reward and retain the many VA employees that do a fantastic job, of which we have many. And I will tell you, some of the doctors in the VA — I've heard it from so many people — they're the finest in the world; these are great, great people," he added.
Trump also said that whistle-blowers will be protected under this order. As mentioned before, in 2014 Americans learned of the atrocious care veterans were receiving. In fact, it was revealed that employees in the VA were doing their best to hide the long wait times veterans were receiving.
Now, with this new protection, VA employees will be able to speak freely without fear of retribution.
"We have to get our vets to those doctors, but we have some of the finest doctors in the world. We have also had some of the most honest employees and some of them expose wrongdoing, and we'll make sure that they're protected," Trump said.
Also, Trump is asking the Senate to pass legislation to give VA Secretary David Shulkin the authority to make sure VA employees are "held accountable for how they treat veterans."
American Veterans (AMVETS), a veteran service organization, praised the executive order. AMVETS said in a statement:
AMVETS is fully supportive of POTUS signing an order allowing the formation of an office that will terminate irrelevant VA employees, create a sense of increased accountability, and also protect those who report on changes that need to be made in the organization. This is another step forward in bridging trust between the VA and our veterans.
This is, of course, fantastic news and it is about damn time too. Trump also took this time to speak about the strides he has made within his first 100 days. Trump stated that his administration has established new standards of transparency and accountability at VA hospitals around the country.
Trump has also implemented same-day mental health services for our veterans in all 168 facilities. Considering that every day 22 veterans commit suicide a day due to untreated PTSD symptoms this makes my heart incredibly happy.
Trump also pointed to his signing of the Veterans Choice Improvement Act:
Very proud of that — so that more veterans can see the doctor of their choice and don't have to travel long distances or wait forever for V.A. care," he said. "They were waiting in lines for seven days, eight days, nine days, and two weeks. Some instances were horrible. They were waiting so long. They had a very curable problem and they die before they got to see the doctor. It's not going to happen any longer.
President Trump is the leader this country has needed for a long time. Now, these disgusting VA employees that have treated our veterans horribly will finally be dealt with accordingly. President Trump saw that there was a HUGE issue and he dealt it with it immediately.
Our veterans deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, something that Barack Hussein Obama never did. Now, our veterans are receiving the proper care they need and deserve.
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In the early days, choosing books to read with my kids was an easy two-step process: I'd choose, they'd listen. These days, at ages 9 and 12, they're apt to bring a book to me.
Delightful as it is to see your kids become independent readers, it can be a mixed bag. For one thing, they now have both choice and veto power. As a result, I've seen my reading standards humbled somewhat. It's a matter of pragmatism. Book blurbs and Newberrys don't mean much in the face of those three dreaded words: "This is boring." I don't want to say my standards have lowered; let's go with "softened." Choose Your Own Adventures? Fine. Graphic novels? No problem. The only thing I ask is that we read something I can enjoy too, because boredom goes both ways. As a result, some of what we've ended up reading together is more of a collaboration.
My 9 year-old son is an avid nonfiction fan, so much of our joint reading time tends to revolve around his current subject-matter obsession. Scintillating as it is to read about Civil War Battleships and the 100 Deadliest Animals (spoiler alert: metal trumps wood and the Black Mamba), I prefer our reading time to include fiction. So at times, as I've done recently, I'll ask him to bring me something he thinks we'll all enjoy.
He first brought me "39 Clues: Maze of Bones" by Rick Riordan. Since we'd just read the first three books in Riordan's Percy Jackson series, this seemed like a good call. Riordan's trademark vividly-drawn scenes and swift pacing made for a fun read. The pacing was so brisk, in fact, that my son grew impatient with our read-aloud pace and ended up finishing it on his own. It happens.
He then shifted gears to a Roald Dahl book he'd read awhile back, but I never had: "The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)". A classic author is generally a safe bet, and Dahl didn't disappoint. While I was a little put off by the scenario of a young girl abducted from her bed by a giant, my son enjoyed seeing the initially scary ogre gradually revealed to be a well-meaning, oversized goofball. As the story progresses, the little girl, Sophie, becomes a powerful pint-sized protagonist as she masterminds a plan to bring down the more malevolent giants in the world to which she's been spirited off. As always, Dahl's language and sprightliness lightens the darker undertones of the story. We giggled together over words like "whizzpopper," "gobblefunk," and "puddlenuts."
My daughter, age 12, sidled into my bedroom one night as we were reading. "Why are you reading that? Everyone knows Matilda is the best Roald Dahl book there is." I braced myself for her brother's response, which would not be gentle. "Ohhh. Matilda! She's a prankster girl." His eyes lit up. I couldn't remember Matilda, though I had a vague recollection that there was a movie adaptation that passed me right by. The kids rushed to tell me all about it: "She borrowed her friend's parrot, so her parents would think there was a ghost in the chimney." "Her parents are really mean," my daughter said. "They watch TV all the time, and they won't let her read because they think it turns your brain to mush." "Irony alert," said my son, with a classic tween eye-roll.
It turns out this prankster girl, Matilda, is only four. I wouldn't have guessed my 9 year-old son would go for a book about a 4-year-old girl, but it looks like my expectations are about due for some more tweaking, because now he wants us to read Matilda next. With a tag-team rave review like that, how can I resist?
Besides, it was between Matilda and The World's Deadliest Snakes. There was really no contest.
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Through the telescopeBy Michael Norman
This pint-sized Scottish dynamo's debut album crackles with the sort of energy and originality that heralds the coming of a new star. Tunstall is already a big name in the U.K., where Eye to the Telescope was first released in late 2004.
She's making steady headway stateside, courtesy of two sparkling, irresistible singles -- "Black Horse & Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See," both of which showcase her earthy mix of smart, ethereal pop, blues-rock, folk, jazz and dance music. If you haven't heard those two tunes on the radio, you've probably caught bits of them on television: Both have been used repeatedly as scene setters and background music on top-rated shows ranging from Grey's Anatomy to So You Think You Can Dance.
Tunstall has a big, soulful voice reminiscent of earthy, blues-rock belters such as Linda Perry, Joan Osbourne and Joss Stone. But she channels it through a classic pop-rock blender that is part Rickie Lee Jones, part Carole King, part Kylie Minogue. She is the complete package as an artist, too -- a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, piano and flute and a talented songwriter who creates sing-along pop songs with a bristling, captivating edge.
You can feel hearts breaking in the gorgeous, dreamlike folk-pop of "Other Side of the World," taste the indignation and anger in the roiling blues-rock of "Another Place to Fall," and hear the pain and lament in the swaying, gospel prayer of "Through the Dark." Most of today's pop stars have a difficult time putting out an album with two or three great songs. With Eye to the Telescope, Tunstall has created 45 minutes of pop glory that's engaging from beginning to end.


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This is the Bond movie which originally established what Bond fans call
"the formula": that is, a fast-paced,exhilarating( though slightly
unbelievable) action story, completed with lots of beautiful women ,
sexual innuendo and witty one-liners. Though From Russia With Love was
a realistic and suspenseful thriller, the producers took a new
direction with Goldfinger. From this movie on, Bond films were set in a
kind of fictionalized " real world" where the most incredible gadgets
and far-fetched , action-packed story lines seemed completely normal
for the characters involved. Realism was gone, but it is trough all
these elements that the Bond series achieved the enormous popular
success which has made it the most enduring series in cinema history.
Goldfinger features all of the elements described above, but what makes it an unforgettable and distinctive entry is the way they are put together. There are the usual lovelies, but they are in the story for a reason. There is a power-driven, psychotic villain, but he is charismatic as well. Of course, he has a mute and ( almost) invincible henchman, who enjoys killing people in a particularly bizarre ( though lethal) way. And the villain's devilish scheme is, to the very least, brilliant( even Bond has to concede it).
An especial mention should go to Maibaum and Dehn's screenplay, which proves that there was talent involved in the writing department of EON productions. Though the storyline is , in fact, rather thin,( Bond initially follows a trail, then he leaves it, only to find out what the villain is up to thanks to hearing these words " Operation Grand Slam") the individual sequences and set pieces are so cool that they easily conceal some plot holes.And a dry sense of humor permeates the film. The golf match scene is superb,but the film's highlight is the final confrontation between Bond and Goldfinger's deathly servant, Oddjob. But there is plenty of memorable images here, too. The girl painted in gold, and the figure of the hit-man reflected on Bond'd lover eye in the teaser are worth noting.
It goes without a saying that the cast is terrific this time. Even the main girl has personality and thinks by herself, instead of instantly falling into the clutches of 007.
This is just a general review. Goldfinger has much more to offer. Buy the DVD and enjoy.
Heavily underrated, I think A View to a Kill is a highly enjoyable and
very entertaining Bond film. It was Moore's last outing as 007, and,
despite being 57 by the time the film was shot, he was able to give a
charismatic and witty portrayal as Her Majesty's finest agent. He is as
comfortable with the humorous parts of the story as he is with the
serious segments. I had a smile on my face all of the time he was at
Zorin's palace in France pretending to be an aristocrat interested in
horses, with Patrick McNee ( most known for his role in the TV series
The Avengers) as his reluctant( and hilarious) servant. Nobody but
Roger could deliver lines such as " May I escort you to the chopper" (
when he is chattering with Miss Sutton) and make them sound good.
As for the serious parts, Bond really shows his aversion towards the villain, instead of smiling and making ingenious remarks. Zorin is to be taken seriously; the result of a genetic experiment by a Nazi doctor, he has grown up to be an extremely intelligent, but unbalanced computer tycoon. Driven by a lust for absolute power, he will stop at nothing to make his evil plans come true...even if they mean killing thousands of people. Christopher Walken delivers an outstanding performance. Zorin is cold-blooded and deathly calm for the most part, manipulating even his girlfriend Mayday, but his mental illness is hinted at in some scenes, such as the shoot-out inside the mine, when he laughs hysterically when killing the disarmed miners.
A View to a Kill is also a magnificent action spectacle. The ski chase that opens the film is stunning, but the rest of the movie features equally impressive, well edited action sequences. The real highpoint of the film is the scene where Bond confronts Zorin on the top of the Golden Gate. Though the pace is sometimes slow and the entire KGB subplot simply doesn't make sense, I think the positives clearly overcome the negatives.Bond movies are not meant to be thrillers, they are just escapist entertainment. And in that sense, most of them are excellent.
The main concern many people have with A View to a Kill is the fact that it bears a strong resemblance with Goldfinger. There is no denying that the two movies are in similar lines: both are concerned with a leading industrialist who has masterminded a plan which will grant him enormous profit, while at the same time damaging an strategic economic activity( gold has been replaced by microchips this time). In both movies Bond discovers the villain's plan by coincidence. There is a blonde female lead here , too. But it has to be said that every Bond movie borrows heavily from the rest, and the basic structure, style of dialogue and characters have remained (basically) the same for 40 years. There's nothing wrong with that, and it's what Bond fans like me expect from every new Bond outing.
Despite the sometimes slow pace, a dull Bond girl( why the heck was Tanya Roberts cast?) and the usual plot holes every Bond movie has, A View to a Kill is a recommended viewing for Bond fans.The perfect way to spend two hours in a Saturday afternoon
I perhaps despise Thunderball so much because I had great expectations
when I watched it. Considering it is the highest-grossing Bond film of
all time, I expected it to be at least on the same level as Goldfinger.
But it wasn't. As a matter of fact ,it is rather mediocre. The problem
is not that silliness that plagued so many Moore's flicks( many of them
were nevertheless enjoyable), but a horrible, ill-conceived screenplay
and a technical work which seems amateurish.
As I have stated many times, Bond films( From Russia with Love aside) are not espionage movies. They are action-adventure flicks, dealing with exhilarating chases and fights ,death-defying stunts and a bevy of beautiful women. Therefore the real problem a Bond movie can face is not a thin ( even nonsensical ) plot, or cardboard characters, but a plodding, non action pace. And Thunderball is slow, painfully slow. For the most part , it is an exotic intrigue which would be OK if there was any mystery to solve. But there isn't. Everyone is a step ahead of Bond. Just imagine how boring is to watch "Death on the Nile" once somebody has told you who the murderer is.
When Bond is not spending his time flirting with the gorgeous Fiona Volpe or the dull Domino, he just does some diving to find out where the bombs are. He is indeed having a good "holiday", but a 120 minute film simply cannot afford to spend 25 minutes with underwater sequences which add nothing to the plot. As for the technical flaws, they are particularly noticeable in the final scene when Bond confronts Largo on board the Disco Volante. Using fast motion back projection to give the impression the yacht is moving fast makes Thunderball feel like a B movie instead of the $9 million budget picture it is.
I could go on with a lot of minor flaws, but it's up to you to watch this and decide. Thunderball is strictly for fans.
It is surprising to me that, given the popular and critical praise so
many mediocre vampire movies have received( this includes the badly
dated Hammer flicks), this movie is often dismissed as minor and
forgettable. While it is true that the definitive version is still
Coppola's 1992 film, this overlooked gem deserves much more attention
and praise than it currently gets.
It was possibly the first vampire movie to play up the romantic and sexual implications of the vampire legend, while at the same time remaining faithful to the underlying idea of Stoker's novel( that is, a fight between good and evil). It is worth pointing out that the film depicts count Dracula as a good looking, seductive and charming aristocrat, rather than an impulsive blood-thirsty creature. He is a broody, lonely character, seeking for a female partner with whom share his everlasting loneliness, something he seems to find in the form of Lucy Seward, an independent and strong-willed Victorian lady.
But the fact that this Dracula has a romantic strain to him does not conceal his ultimately evil nature. He consciously seduces and attacks ill, defenseless Mina just for the excitement of it. When Dr Van Helsing meets her at the graveyard galleries, she is no longer that frail but charming girl, but a deathly-pale,putrid, disgusting figure. That is what Dracula's hobby implies.
Badham does an excellent job. He effectively uses Gothic imagery and low key lightning to create an eerie and slightly surreal atmosphere.But what really stands out in this version is the cast. Everyone fits their role perfectly.Langella plays a seductive count. Olivier,inspired by Cushing's performance in 1958 Dracula, puts in a riveting performance as a frail, tortured Van Helsing, with an emotional stake in the story (pun intended). Kate Nelligan( a fine Canadian supporting actress,also starring in Eye of the Needle) delivers a fresh performance. Even Harker's character , which is usually the main casting weakness when it comes to Dracula movies, is quite well handled here, played by an actor with the right appearance.
There are minor flaws, the most important of them being a lack of screen time devoted to the romance and a muddled color scheme, but this film is nevertheless worth a look, an engaging retelling of the classic horror tale with a poetic, broody edge to it.
The Spy Who Loved Me was the first Bond film to be produced solely by
Albert R. Broccoli, after Satzman's decision to sell his share of EON
productions to United Artists. Although I think Broccoli was not aware
of what Bond really stood for, paying far more attention to action and
stunts than story lines and scripting( Moonraker attests to that), he
nevertheless managed to produce some outstanding Bond movies. The one
under discussion here also features an exceptional performance by Roger
Moore, who proved he could really rise to he challenge of playing the
world most famous secret agent in his own way.
Despite having a thin plot( which Bond film doesn't?), Spy is still a grandiose adventure, with a romantic edge to it that works wonderfully. The initial section of the film, set in Egypt, though slow-paced, allows for a delightful romance between 007 and Russian female counterpart XXX. There is real chemistry between Roger and Bach,rendering the film believable: they are just the world coolest secret agents, and they naturally fall in love.However, the movie has still its share of thrills and mind-boggling stunts. The Lotus Sprit is perhaps the coolest car to ever grace a Bond movie and the final confrontation on board the Lyparus, a gritty and crisply directed sequence ,remains one of the series highlights. Jaws makes his first appearance , and all of his showdowns with Bond have a real sense of danger to them.
As for Lewis Gilbert, after having crafted the sheer spectacle of You Only Live Twice, he is equally comfortable here dealing with the romantic side of the story, as well as the humorous, light-hearted touches spread throughout the film. (An special mention should go to the priceless scene of the Lotus Sprit emerging from the water before the amazed tourists' eyes).While many so-called Bond fans despise this comic relief, I think it is necessary to balance the moments of seriousness and violence. Marvin Hamlisch's Oscar nominated score effectively helps Gilbert to create the special mood that permeates this film.
But perhaps the most compelling aspect of this movie was Moore's performance, possibly the definitive portrayal of Bond. He is witty and seductive ,but he is ready to kill unhesitatingly if necessary. Check out the Egyptian rooftop fist fight sequence and you will know what I mean. The gesture of coldness and anger of Moore is unforgettable. He obviously wants to kill the guy, but still waits a few seconds to get the information before dropping him.
Where did all this go? Moonraker, for all its entertaining moments, seems a self-parody,not to mention the slapstick in Octopussy. Fortunately, this approach to the character was recovered in For Your Eyes Only, not as brilliant as this movie, but still worth a look.
All in all, this is Moore's best and definitely ranks up there alongside Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice
Following the surprising success of Dr No, it became obvious that
Broccoli and Saltzman's next step as producers would be other cinematic
adaptation of Ian Fleming's work. Their choice this time was From
Russia With Love, a novel once pointed out by US president Kennedy as
one of his favorite books.
Trying to capture the unique mood and look of Dr No, the producers brought back almost everyone involved in the first Bond outing ( excepting mediocre composer Monty Norman, whose clumsy tunes were replaced by a magnificent John Barry's score, in his first "official" collaboration in the Bond series). This includes Broccoli's long-standing collaborator Terence Young, screenwriter Richard Maibaum ,and, of course, Connery, that rough Scottsman, initially despised by everybody as a "lorry driver" , who nevertheless delivered an unforgettable performance as James Bond.
All these talents combined to produce what no doubt is one the best Bond films of all time. Contrasting with the over the top story lines which would very soon become synonymous with Bond, From Russia With Love is a gritty and realistic Cold War thriller,filled up with sex violence and pure excitement. Terence Young considers this to be his best Bond film, and the movie proves him right. It is full of stylish shots( the famous close-up of Romanova's lips while Bond says "your mouth is just the right size") and really hot( by the 60's standards) seduction sequences. Even the back projection, a technical device often unfairly criticized , works wonderfully. Although many have criticized the action sequences following Bond's scape from the train, I think they're excellent, adding to the film's sense of danger and excitement. The helicopter chase, in particular, is a moment of brilliant film-making.(And it's even better than the sequence From North By Northwest that inspired it) The shot of Bond and Romanova embracing in the foreground with the helicopter exploding in the background perfectly encapsulates what the entire movie is about:danger, romance, violence.
As for the cast, Connery seems more confident and relaxed this time, but when it comes to his job, he is as ruthless and cold as Fleming originally envisioned the character. Lotte Lenya wonderfully portrays SPECTRE mastermind Rosa Klebb ("..such a disgusting woman..." as Romanova states at one point) . But it is legendary supporting actor Robert Shaw who nearly steals the show as a cold-blooded hit-man with a psychotic strain to him.
All in all, From Russia With Love is definitely a must-see not only for Bond fans, but for every discerning film lover.A true classic.
Giving the series a radical twist after the glorious Connery's farewell
to 007 movies in You Only Live Twice, the producers intended for the
first time to introduce a new take on Bond, returning to the literary
roots of the character, as originally described in Fleming's novels and
short stories. So Maibaum this time faithfully adapted one of Fleming's
most successful and appreciated works: On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
The screenplay is so close to the book that actually the movie is
somewhat contradictory with previous Bond installments: Bloefeld and
Bond don't know each other (???), and, in order to make the plot line
look more logical, by changing the physical appearance of the villain,
the part was given to Telly Savallas, who looks too amiable to be the
bad guy, instead of the scarred and terrific Donald Pleasance. The plot
is also very different from what the usual fans expect from Bond
movies, being mainly focused on the romance between Bond and Tracy
during the first half, then moving to Bloefeld's stronghold in
Switzerland, and ending with 45 minutes of extremely exciting, non stop
The film's pacing is pretty irregular. The romance is probably the best part, at the best of Bond tradition, mainly thanks to Diana Rigg's inspired performance as Tracy, perfectly depicting an emotionally unbalanced, yet appealing and glamorous, woman. Lazenby's OK (at least at this part of the movie), but he lacks the masculinity and roughness Connery showed, what ultimately damages the movie, specially during the disastrous sequences which take place in Bloefeld's research facility in the Swiss Alps, which are laughable). There's nothing remarkable about them. (what a silly conspiracy!!), but 45 minutes spent, which make the movie overlong. When everything seems ruined, the film revives and takes us on a wild ride on an action packed roller-coaster (ski chase, Bond and Draco raid on Bloefeld's base), with a brief romantic rest as Bond and Tracy talk about their future life in common (Bond a journalist?),a very touching scene.
The ending remains as one of the top Bond moments, tragical and romantic. The stylish pre-credit sequence is equally brilliant,showing the natural elegance and "joie de vivre" we all associate with Bond.
A question: what if Connery had accepted to play Bond this time? I think this could be the best Bond movie ever made. But the producers came up with a martial arts expert with no experience in acting, which sadly overshadows many good points(on Lazenby's defense, it was his first performance), but this film still intensely shines as an interesting, strange gem in the Bond canon.
Considered almost unanimously as one of the worst films in James Bond
series, it is time for Moonraker to have a defender. On my opinion,
this is Moore's best fourth outing as 007(may be not saying too much,
but there are three films left), and a very entertaining sci-fi film.
Critics argue that humor plays a strong hand in this movie-strong to
such a degree that Bond character loses all personality, becoming
blurred in an impressive set of FX and stunt men. I reply: certainly
there are flaws, some of them (particularly Jaws conversion towards the
end) very ridiculous. But there are good points, too. Remember that
pre-credit scene, which was ACTUALLY shot in the air, the motorboat
chase or the final space battle, one of the most spectacular moments of
the entire series, (yeah, it was unrealistic, OK, but tell me how much
realism you can find watching other Bond movies which are frequently
referred to as" the best". Think of Goldfinger or You only live twice)
However, Moonraker does not compare to Octopussy or TSWLM, because of a sometimes plodding pacing, due to the addition of unnecessary scenes, especially during the first half, when James is Drax's guest in California. The love story is a mere and inferior copy of TSWLM. And, while in other Moore's films the blend of humor and Bond's trademark coolness worked smoothly, here Bond is not given a scene to show, not necessarily ruthlessness, but a bit of harshness, as we could see in FYEO or Octopussy.
Following Moore's outings will feature Cold War elements which seem to fit more with the character, and better screenplays from Richard Maibaum,the series' screenwriter who was mysteriously absent here.
But action remains mostly exciting, sometimes brilliant, and highlights what could have been a mediocre entry.
Many criticized this film at the time of its release with comments
like" Moore's tongue in cheek humor has turned Bond's style into
brainless films , full of silly jokes, with no plot or character
development. Just look at that annoying jungle sequence with Moore
parodying Tarzan." OK I concede this scene was a dreadful idea. But its
minor flaws aside, Octopussy is, in my opinion, one the greatest Bond
movies to date.
What makes this movie extremely compelling is its adventurous storyline, which successfully combines the classic 70's spy thriller convoluted plot with amazing, yet surrealistic, action sequences, more likely to be part of a comic book (but a good one, indeed) such as the jet escape at the beginning, which is definitely the BEST pre-credit scene in the whole series. Bond moves from England to India, and then to Germany, while he tries to find out the truth in a mysterious conspiracy involving a stolen Faberge egg and... Well, it actually doesn't make sense ...but the individual sequences are great: 009's death, the purchase of the egg at Sotheby's, Bond and Khamal first encounter at the casino, the night assault on Octopussy's palace... and that lovable seduction scene, with these memorable lines: "We are two of the kind, there are vast rewards for a man of your talents willing to take risks / I am not for hire / Naturally you do it for queen and country, with the praise on your head. I have no country and no praise on my head... she leaves the room , Bond follows her and kisses her, replying, you were right, we are two of the kind" Ins't it delightful?
But the pleasures Octopussy delivers don't end here. Louis Jourdan plays a glamorous, icy, double-dealing villain, perfectly balancing ruthlessness and elegance. He gets this great line" Mr. Bond, you have the nasty habit of surviving", almost comparable to Goldfinger's "Do you expect me to talk? No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die" And stunningly beautiful Maud Adams gets the leading role she deserved, since she's probably the most seductive and cool of all Bond girls.
And the ending gag is wonderful as well, successfully capturing the film's essence. It isn't just Bond kissing the girl again, but reminds us of the fantasy world we have lived in for two hours. I still remember what a good time I had when I saw this movie for the first time. You cannot miss this one.
Great Bond flick. All the usual elements of the series are superbly
crafted in Connery's , trendy, extremely entertaining fifth outing as
007, which includes exotic locations and non-stop pacing. When sent to
Japan to investigate a mysterious spacecraft hijacking, Bond involves
in an exciting adventure going after an ambitious Japanese
industrialist, who's ultimately linked to SPECTRE.
Many argue Roald Dahl's screenplay places too much emphasis on fantasy, turning Bond movies traditional tone into a series of endless action sequences and incredible gadgets (the following films have been very prone to such diversions). But I think that, despite the realistic and darker tone of Dr No, previous entries such as Goldfiger had already introduced these elements, which are quintessential for Bond, a character quite different to that deadly serious, broody assassin Ian Fleming once imagined in his books. However there are some scenes which remain quite faithful to the original (Bond's incursion into Osato Chemical headquarters, including a breath-taking fight with a Yakuza hit man).
So let's not complain about the (terrific) volcano set, Little Nellie chase, the piranha pond or Donald Pleasance's outstanding performance as the deliciously evil, unforgettable Bond villain Ernst Stavro Bloefeld (I will always associate his image with the white Persian cat to Bond movies) Add to this a luscious Karin Dor("why a nice girl like you works here?") as N11 and Aki, and what do you get? Best plot, gadgets, villain, girls the pure essence of Bond movies No twists, no new takes on the character just CLASSIC Bond AT HIS BEST.


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Old sketch
Rated 5 / 5 stars
I love that you can clearly see the pencil strokes when you zoom in on it, looks like an old oil painted protrait. I like it
thanks man
Environments practice
Rated 5 / 5 stars
I love when I see a new picture from you in my feed. All your art have it's own feeling to it, and I find that really interesting.
Whoa thanks a lot man
Arctic Adventure
Rated 4 / 5 stars
The light in the sky and the stars were awesome!
The moon is completely out of place though, it doesn't fit in at all in my opinion.
otherwise it's very comfy :)
Thank you! Yeah now that you mention it the moon does look a bit too bright and sort of 3D looking. I'll watch for that next time.
Kratos (GOW) vs Grey Fox (MGS)
Rated 4 / 5 stars
The shadows on the legs of Grey fox is awesome!
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Pretty nice, 3.5 stars from me! Though you should make the upper lip a bit bigger and make the lower part of the nose go in a bit more.


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@article {18369, title = {Drug nano-reservoirs synthesized using layer-by-layer technologies}, journal = {Special Issue: Polymeric Soft Nanocarriers}, volume = {33}, year = {2015}, month = {2015-04-18 00:00:00}, pages = {1310-1326}, publisher = {Elsevier}, abstract = {
The pharmaceutical industry has been able to tackle the emergence of new microorganisms and diseases by synthesizing new specialized drugs to counter them. Their administration must ensure that a drug is effectively encapsulated and protected until it reaches its target, and that it is released in a controlled way. Herein, the potential of layer-by-layer (LbL) structures to act as drug reservoirs is presented with an emphasis to {\textquotedblleft}nano{\textquotedblright}-devices of various geometries, from planar coatings to fibers and capsules. The inherent versatile nature of this technique allows producing carriers resorting to distinct classes of materials, variable geometry and customized release profiles that fit within adequate criteria required for disease treatment or for novel applications in the tissue engineering field. The production methods of LbL reservoirs are varied and allow for different kinds of molecules to be incorporated, such as antibiotics, growth factors and biosensing substances, not limited to water-soluble molecules but including hydrophobic drugs. We will also debate the future of LbL in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently, multilayered structures are yet to be covered by the regulatory guidelines that govern the fabrication of nanotechnology products. However, as they stand now, LbL nanodevices have already shown usefulness for antifouling applications, gene therapy, nanovaccines and the formation of de novo tissues.}, keywords = {Biomaterials, Drug delivery, layer-by-layer, Nanocapsules, Nanodrugs, nanofibers, Nanofilms, Nanomedicine, Stimuli-responsive nanobiomaterials, Tissue engineering}, doi = {10.1016/j.biotechadv.2015.04.005}, url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0734975015000701}, author = {Costa, R. R. and Alatorre-Meda, M. and Mano, J. F.}, editor = {Calderon, M. and Sosnik, A.} }
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A dominant 3-0 win away to Fenerbahce in their Champions League qualifier went some way to getting the fans back onside and Arsene Wenger's men are 11/10 (2.10) favourites with bet365 to follow that up with a first league victory.
The hosts picked up all three points away to Sunderland in their first fixture, but are outsiders at 12/5 (3.40) to achieve just their second win in 10 games against their London rivals.
That same 12/5 (3.40) price is also on offer for the match to finish in a stalemate, although that has only happened in five of their 24 Premier League encounters.
In a way the events of the last week were typical of Arsenal over recent seasons, as the growing sense of unrest fuelled by lack of action in the transfer market exploded into a catastrophe after a meek league defeat, only for Wenger to defy his critics by pulling a result out of the fire when it mattered the very next game.
With Champions League football now looking assured, the pressure on the French manager has eased for the time being and confidence has been restored on the pitch.
Despite a lack of signings and a number of injuries, the Gunners are still able to field a strong starting XI, with the influential Santi Cazorla set to return after sitting on the bench against Villa.
The visitors boasted the best record in London derbies of all the sides from the capital last season and have won three of their last six league games at Craven Cottage, where Martin Jol's men have lost their last four consecutive fixtures.
All in all, now seems like the perfect time to back Wenger's men to emerge victorious, with the negativity surrounding the club having swollen the odds to 11/10 (2.10), a price that offers unmissable value.
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Because the plain people are able to speak and understand, and even, in many cases, to read and write, it is assumed that they have ideas in their heads, and an appetite for more. This assumption is a folly.
--H.L. Mencken
TRF, if you truly want to be selfless and do what is best for your kids (and to give them a good example), you will go back home and you will be with them. Leaving and living in a rest stop isn't noble and it isn't selfless. BE STRONG AND DON'T LEAVE! You will thank yourself a million times for it in the future. Trust!
I'd been expecting it for some time, but my wife finally came home tonight and told me that she'd met someone and will be moving out in August.
The difference between you and I, TRF, is that I've been through this before, and I've become numb to it. Seriously, there's very little feeling or emotion left in my body, which probably isn't a good thing.
My dad got to enjoy 3 Reds World Championships by the time he was my age. So far, I've only gotten to enjoy one. Step it up Redlegs!
You're expecting too much, too fast from your meds. With Pristiq, it takes 30 to 45 days for the drug to build up enough in your system and start working. This is something that your doctor should have warned you about. Don't abandon the meds. It's essential that you KEEP TAKING THEM.
Right now, you're not capable of making rational decisions. Your reasoning for leaving is that your daughter needs her mom. But that's where you're wrong. She needs BOTH of you. Furthermore, living in a rest stop is not the best thing for anyone right now. It's only going to complicate things further for you. If you were thinking rationally, you would see this.
I urge you to follow Raisor's advice. He's been through it and he knows what he's talking about. Checking yourself into a hospital is the best possible thing you can do for yourself right now. They can do things that will help you get through this, while you're waiting for the anti-depressant to take effect. Amarillo has the Northwest Texas Healthcare System, which has a special unit known as The Pavilion to deal with behavorial health issues. Their phone number is 800-537-2585 or 806-354-1810. Please call them. Let them help you through this and get yourself on solid ground again so that you can deal with things and address everything that you have facing you with a clear and rational mind. Please make that call, TRF. If you won't do it for yourself, do it for your daughter.
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Listen to Larkin Fan, he's giving you great advice.
Because the plain people are able to speak and understand, and even, in many cases, to read and write, it is assumed that they have ideas in their heads, and an appetite for more. This assumption is a folly.
--H.L. Mencken
I'm sorry
"There was like a softness to it, a glow to it. I felt... I felt warm."
-- Joseph Daniel Votto 7/10/2017
TRF, your human like everyone else. We are flawed beings and make mistakes. There are always ups and downs in life.
My dad took me fishing for my 13th birthday. Fishing off the pier at Reelfoot Lake near where we lived. I'm now planning my dad's 80th birthday party. Don't let your daughter miss out on having her father in her life. You really don't want to do that to her.
Call the numbers LarkinFan provided. Call your therapist. Let them help you get through this.
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I've been a friend of TRF's (Tommy) for 26 years and I would like to please ask for everyone's prayers. He's disappeared. The police, his friends, and even his wife are looking for him. He called his daughter to tell her goodbye. Please send prayers and good thoughts his way.
I'll post when they find him.
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I feel the same way. I only play for a few minutes then I just get bored...same with my Xbox 360...I only enjoy texture modding now.
I was talking about another game. In Jurrasic Park: Tresspasser, the main character's Anne is a funny character because of how the company made her. According the storyline, the character's left arm is broken and so can't reload, the issue is that can she hold rifles with ease with the right. Such as the M14 and the G3 with one hand and with them on fully automatic. Even funny when she hold a RPK with one hand and still blasting away raptors. Also her strength is very high which is proven in the first level. There is I bars which tend to weight around 150-1,000 pounds and she is lifting this thing up and throwing it around with one hand.
Another joke is her wrist, she got 'no bone' and so her wrists will twist her in odd positions. One of the classical ones is when the gun is pressing against the wall, the physic in the game is quite real as if you're pressing your weapon against the wall, it would push the gun to the side. Because she got no wrist bone, the weapon tend to go down and toward the player and you can shoot yourself. I took a .32 Special Magnum in the game and shot myself in the stomach six times.
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Id play it, but, but, there are no hacks that work for it
At least for W-XP 32.
But game is boring any way, start learning to hack the game and it would be more fun. But im too lazy to learn that right now, have other things.
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Hello and welcome to 3rd grade! We are going to have a great year growing together!
Here is a bit about myself. This is my 7th year teaching (wow!), and my third year at SCE. I have also taught reading intervention and 3rd grade in Georgia and first grade in Illinois. I went to the University of Dayton and have a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I grew up in Dublin, live in Dublin, and also attended Scottish Corners as a child! I have been married for five years to my husband, Justin, and we have two kids, Aubrey (2) and Ollie (3 months). I also have a White German Shepherd named Lily. I love DIY house projects, planting flowers, and playing with my kiddos :)
This blog, along with our class twitter account, SCE_MrsB, will be the main sources of communication for our classroom. I try to post blog updates every two weeks or so, but be sure to follow us on twitter to see the more day to day happenings in room 214 and within the building! Feel free to comment on our blog, look at it with your child, and talk about what is going on in the classroom. Of course, if there is important information, you can expect a quick email from me as well!
Here is a "Get to Know You" Google form for you and your child to fill out leading up to school. It is just a fun way for me to get some quick background knowledge about your kiddo :)
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VIDEO: Drive-by shooter fires at 3 people in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON - D.C. police are asking for the public's help to find the people responsible for a drive-by shooting in Northeast.
Police say a suspect riding in the passenger side of a silver sedan fired several shots at three people walking out of a liquor store along 42nd Street. The shooting attack happened at around 4:46 p.m. on Oct. 16 and was caught on surveillance video.
One of the three men was wounded in the shooting and he was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call D.C. police at 202-727-9099. Information can also be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.


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The Mirror Makers Paperback
by Clare Colvin
Louis XIV, at the height of his powers and grandiose ambitions, dreams of constructing a great Hall of Mirrors in the palace of Versailles.
But the only craftsmen who know the secret are in Murano, prisoners of the Venetian Republic.
The promise (via Louis XIV's controller of finances, Jean-Louis Colbert) of riches, adventure, a new life, prompts Andrea Allegri and a renegade group of mirror-makers, to risk not only his father's wrath but the severest punishment by the Venetian authorities. And, once in the Sun King's Court, Andrea finds himself caught up, not only with dangerous palace politics, but with one of the King's mistresses.
Inventive, romantic and exciting, Clare Colvin's novel is a magical evocation of a glittering period of history.
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- Publication Date: 01/01/2004
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Nigel writes: Tonight was our first evening ride of 2013. The weather was dry, mild and fairly clear, but with enough cloud in the sky to obscure the full moon. There were four of us on the ride tonight: Rob, Paul, newcomer Jonathan and me. I suggested a loop into the fens, and we set off east along the Jubilee Cycleway to Quy and from there to Bottisham, Swaffham Bulbeck and reach to Burwell. A very strong westerly wind pushed us along and we made rapid progress.
At Burwell we turned north into the fen. For the first time we got an indication of quite how strong the wind was, and when we reached the junction with the Lodes Way and turned west we found ourselves riding directly into it. The Lodes Way is a pleasant traffic-free ride but on this particular occasion it was quite a log into the wind. We made slow progress and by the time we got back to Quy it was 8.50pm. I suggested we abandon our planned pub stop in Fen Ditton and call in at the White Swan in Quy instead. We arrived just in time to order food at the bar and sit down for am hour of relaxing conversation. I have to say that I like the White Swan: I always get a warm welcome whenever I walk into the pub, and the beer and food are very good.
After an excellent meal and a longer-than-usual chat we all set off back towards Cambridge via the Jubilee Cycleway. I arrived back home a little after 10.30pm, having cycled 30 miles.
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Pakistan's SSG Troops Ranked Best In The World
Business Insider Australia has ranked Pakistan's elite force, Special Services Group (SSG), first in the list of best elite forces in the world.
The SSG is better known in the country as the 'Black Storks' due to the commandos' unique headgear. The training of the force reportedly includes a 36-mile march in 12 hours and a five-mile run in 20 minutes in full gear that is best among all the elite forces in the world.
For operational reference, it mentioned the 2009 operation that the SSG conducted to rescue the 39 people held hostage by suspected Taliban militants who had attacked the army's headquarters in Rawalpindi.
The SSG have been deployed in a number of operations in Pakistan from prison takeovers, to fighting terrorists in North Waziristan.
The Spain's Naval Special Warfare Force came second in the list, and was called as one of Europe's best respected Special Forces.
Next in line was Russia's Naval Special Warfare Force 'Alpha Group', serving as the nation's elite anti-terrorism unit.
France's fabled 200-strong National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), trained especially to respond to hostage situations, came in on four.
Israel's Sayeret Matkal made it to the fifth spot. Its primary purpose is intelligence-gathering and operating deep behind enemy lines. Along with Mossad, it is suspected to have aided in carrying out a hit in Dubai using falsified passports.


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Sweet potatoes are versatile little vegetables rich in vitamin C, fiber and potassium. However, impressive health benefits aren't enough to get many children to try or even handle the strange-looking, funky-smelling vegetable. Introduce sweet potatoes in several enjoyable ways -- and you might just inspire your kids to give this amazing vegetable a chance.
Sweet Potato "Slips"
Sweet potatoes are generally grown from "slips," which are shoots from a mature potato. Teach your kiddo a simple lesson in agriculture by growing your own sweet potato slips. Purchase a sweet potato from a grocery store or farmer's market and let your child watch you shove a single toothpick into the tuber on each side. Use the toothpicks to suspend the sweet potato over a jar filled with water, making sure that two-thirds of the potato is submerged. Place the tuber in a bright location and in a few weeks, it will begin to sprout strange-looking shoots. Explain to your budding agriculturist that growers use these slips to grow more sweet potatoes. You could try growing a sweet potato from these slips, but slips produced by this method are generally too weak to grow.
Sweet Potatoes in a Bucket
Even if you can't keep your houseplants alive, there is a way to grow sweet potatoes with your kiddo that might just survive your black thumb. Grab any bucket, planter or even your child's unused plastic storage bin and fill it with a porous, organic soil mixture. Don't worry if you're not an avid gardener, just look for the word "organic" on the bag. Purchase some rooted potato slips from a local nursery and plant them according to the package directions -- or simply hand your kiddo a small shovel and let him dig holes and stick the slips inside. Keep the container in a warm spot and water it weekly. It's best to plant sweet potatoes in the summer and harvest them in the fall, or about 4 months after planting. It might seem endless, so encourage your little one to water the sweet potatoes and check their progress before harvesting.
Sweet Potato Fries, Anyone?
Sweet potato fries are quite popular -- and a healthier alternative to your kid's favorite fast food fare. To create your own, cut one or two large, ripe sweet potatoes from the vine, or keep your hands clean and purchase them from the grocery store. Cut the potatoes into strips and ask your kiddo to assist you in arranging them on a baking sheet. Slide the sweet potato fries into an oven that's been preheated to 450 degrees and allow them to bake until golden brown. Sprinkle a little sea salt on the fries and enjoy -- or allow your kiddo to coat the fries with his favorite flavor, such as brown sugar or even garlic.
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You probably remember playing with a certain tuberous plastic friend when you were a kid. Instead of wasting money at the toy store, transform a sweet potato into a more "natural" take on the famous toy. Grab a large, fat sweet potato -- and rinse and dry it thoroughly. Next, set out some peanut butter or cream cheese that your kiddo can use as "glue" to attach small and/or cut-up fruits and vegetables to the potato to bring her sweet potato man (or woman) to life. Give your kiddo some ideas like using parsley for hair and halved olives or blueberries for eyes, but also encourage her to get creative and come up with her own ideas -- maybe she wants to create a cyclops sweet potato head!


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The Dutch Data Protection Agency has given permission for hotels to compile a blacklist of guests who seriously misbehave, says news broadcaster RTL.
Dutch hoteliers say they are losing patience their dealing with customers who damage and steal property, are a nuisance to other guests and threaten or abuse staff. They argue that security cameras and personnel can no longer properly tackle the problem.
It is being suggested that people's names, addresses and telephone numbers should be included on the blacklist. The problems caused and the date when the trouble took place will also be included.
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I've several old family vhs tapes to capture,convert,etc.but have discovered that some of them have become attacked by mold.
Might anyone have a solution other than my diving off a tall building?
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When a tape has mold its Shot. Don't do it because I don't know if it works or not. But I heard about 20 years ago when VHS was still strong that people use to, Clean tapes with Vingar & it was supposedly great. I don't know if its true or not but I heard that how they clean 8mm & Super 8, 16mm from mold. Your guess is good as mine.
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In partnership with the Montana Broadcasters Association, GMF funds the annual E.B. Craney awards for excellence in broadcasting and continuing professional education for its members.
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Bull Run Hunt's MARCH MADNESS is fast approaching!
March 19-25, 2017
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Read all about MARCH MADNESS from the eyes of one of our guests from Belle Meade! Bull Run Road Trip!
Prices for the week:
Capping during March Madness Monday-Saturday(*):
- March Madness Package! - $550 - this includes:
- Charity Benefit Oyster Roast & Pig Pickin' ticket
- All caps for the entire week
- cocktail parties
- Hunt Ball Tickets - $100 per person (not included with March Madness Package)
- $125 per individual hunt if not a member and not doing the March Madness Package.
- Associate Members are allowed one hunt for free that week and may hunt any of the other days for $75
Schedule for hunting and other events - (For directions to each location CLICK HERE then click on the fixture's name and you will be redirected to a page where you can put in your location to get directions to that fixture)
- Sunday
- 5:00pm-9:00pm Oyster Roast and Pig Pickin' at Locust Hill Barn - 9427 Oak Park Road, Locust Dale, Va
- Monday
- 10:00am - Hunting at Cedar Mountain Farm - 23254 Cedar Mountain Dr, Rapidan, VA
- Tuesday
- 10:00am - Hunting at Bending River - 2008 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA
- 6:00pm - Cocktails at Inskeep Hall by The Masters - 12240 Mitchell Rd, Mitchells, VA
- Wednesday
- 10:00am - Hunting at Hawfield - 21473 Clarks Mountain Road, Rapidan, VA
- 6:00pm - Cocktails at The Waddy's home - 8533 Mount Sharon Road, Orange, VA
- Thursday
- 10:00am - Hunting at The Hill - Durantes Curve, Reva, VA
- Friday
- 10:00am - Hunting at The Preserve - 8070 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA - THIS IS A CHANGE
- 6:00pm - Cocktails at The Marco's home - 8544 Maple Lawn Lane, Rapidan, VA
- Saturday
- 9:00am - Hunting at Quiet Shade - 8001 Robinson River Rd, Rapidan, VA - NOTE TIME CHANGE!
- 6:00pm - Hunt Ball at Tuscany Hall - 21125 Kettle Club Rd, Culpeper, VA
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(*) Please make sure to always contact our Field Secretary at 540-672-5128 ahead of time when planning to cap with BRH.
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For the first time since World War Two, Japan is sending warships to support military action by another country.
The government in Tokyo voted Thursday to dispatch three naval vessels to the Indian Ocean, on a fact-finding mission in support of the U-S-led war on terrorism. The two destroyers and one supply ship will leave for the region Friday morning, and will gather information to help Japan's military find ways of assisting U-S-led forces in Afghanistan.
Last week, Japan's parliament approved a controversial new law enabling the Japanese military to provide non-combat assistance to the war on terrorism. The nation's pacifist constitution forbids the government from ordering troops into overseas combat.
In Berlin Thursday, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder urged parliament to approve his plan to send almost four thousand troops to assist in the war on terrorism. He said Germany must take on greater responsibility in the world and prove it is a good NATO partner.
Mr. Schroeder assured lawmakers that German forces will not take part in air strikes on Afghanistan, and that he will not send ground troops there. Parliament is to vote on the plan next week.
Germany sent troops into overseas military action for the first time since World War Two during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999. But those were air strikes, not ground actions.


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Hoax or history?
Imagine the 1958 World Cup never really happened and Euro 2016 was in fact Wales' first ever appearance at a major football championship.
That the team did not really reach the quarter finals in Sweden, but the whole event was staged in the USA as part of a Cold War stunt.
Sound far-fetched? Not according to documentary Conspiracy 58 that tried to convince people in the host country it never happened.
While it was later revealed as a hoax, the tournament made such little impact in Wales for many people it may as well not have taken place.
Conspiracy 58, which was shown nationally in Sweden, explored claims the 1958 tournament was staged by FIFA and the CIA to test the power of television to influence people.
Some of these included that you could see the Los Angeles skyline behind stadiums in grainy footage and shadows cast by players were in the wrong position for Swedish summer.
"It was broadcast with no explaining comments," said journalist Lasse Sandlin, who took part in the hoax.
"I got phone calls from a lot of friends talking about me as 'that idiot' (because of his denial of the event), so it did work the right way."
Afterwards, producers revealed its aim was to explore the topic of Holocaust Denial – making Swedish people doubt an event that people had grown up hearing stories about.
Mr Sandlin, who was 14, in fact remembers the tournament vividly – including the impact of Wales' John and Mel Charles.
Despite little recognition back home, their efforts were widely applauded in Sweden, with some believing they could have won the tournament, according to Arne Norlin.
"They played very well together, like a club team," said the author.
"Seven of the team that played Brazil (in the quarter final) started in Swansea Town.
"Individually, they weren't as good as Brazil, but as a team they played better."
While writing a book on the tournament, Mr Norlin travelled to Swansea, interviewing Mel Charles and Terry Medwin.
He described many of the side – like Mr Charles and Cliff Jones – growing up together in Swansea and playing every day after school.
"There was talk from the 1940s of this golden generation that would achieve something one day," he added.
And Mr Norlin believes they could have, with the management "bitterly regretting" not resting Juventus striker John Charles from an earlier game, where he sustained a tournament-ending injury.
"They could have spared him and the feeling was they then could have won (against Brazil).
"Instead, they missed three good chances to make it 1-0.
"If John Charles had been in the team, he would have taken at least one."
The scale of the tournament was altogether different to now, with Sweden one of the smallest countries to host it.
"There was no security, FIFA wanted fences, but we decided rope worked in our games, so would work for the World Cup also.
"Luckily, there were no pitch invasions, just a few photographers and people went into the goals and picked out the balls."
Some stadiums held just 10,000, with this small scale mirrored by recognition of the players' achievement in Wales.
"There was no open-top bus parade to Cardiff, Mel Charles went home to his mum and had a cup of tea," Mr Norlin said.
"He couldn't even keep his jersey as a memory, he had to give it back to the federation.
"As he got back to Swansea (train station) with his bags, he met someone he knew who asked 'have you been on holiday?'
"He didn't even know a World Cup had been on."
This lack of public awareness is further illustrated by the fact the tournament totally passed one "fanatical fan" by.
"I remember watching the 1954 World Cup on a neighbour's television but I have no memory of 1958," said retired lecturer and sports author Peter Stead, who was 14.
He kept a diary of games he watched and while it included Swansea, Cardiff and Wales home internationals in 1958, there was no mention of the World Cup.
"I was out of the house all the time. It was the summer with cricket and I can't remember my timetable being affected in any way," he added.
The reason for the "marginal impact" of the tournament is simple he believes.
"You now get caught up in sport on television, but it was a lesser thing back then. You weren't in the habit of watching it," he said.
"Also, the nature of Brazilian football (it was their first World Cup win) wasn't known, Pele was new, there was no world perspective on sport.
"Television now invites you in to become part of it."
'Telly addicts'
Mr Stead thinks the turning point came in 1966, by which time the UK had become "a nation of telly addicts" and he remembers where he was for every England game in that tournament.
"Now you can watch a football match every night. There is a total preoccupation even with the build-up but it didn't exist in 1958.
"Sometimes I disappoint myself and ask 'where was I? How did I miss it?' But telly hadn't taken over and when I was 14, there were other things to do."
Journalist Huw Richards agreed "it did not penetrate", adding: "Not until 1966, when it was in Britain, that is when it dawned on British football fans.
"That is when you saw people who were not the slightest bit interested getting fascinated."
In terms of Wales' long wait to qualify, Mr Richards is also quite philosophical.
"You can look at it as fate – we played Israel (to qualify for 1958) when a toss of a coin went our way, so maybe it is balancing that fortune," he said.
And while much has changed since Wales' last appearance at a major tournament, one thing remains – the potential worldwide exposure qualification brings.
"In Sweden many people didn´t understand that Wales had its own team," said Prof Bill Sund of the Swedish Institute for Social Research.
"They understand England as Great Britain. But Wales became a team through the (1958) championship."


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By A. Sherrod Blakely
ATLANTA If you do the math, the Boston Celtics are still in the hunt for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, even after Friday's 88-83 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
But they're free-falling, big-time. Friday's loss was their fourth in the last six games.
Doc Rivers has made no secret about wanting the top seed in the East.
Still, you don't get that feeling when you watch the way his team seems to continue to sputter along with stretches of strong play followed by periods of poor play.
"It's important to be healthy," said Rivers, whose team has now slipped to the No. 3 seed behind Chicago and Miami. "We would like to get No. 1 or No. 2. But we'd really like to be healthy."
This week has been vintage Celtics circa 2010-11.
Boston gets great news that Jermaine O'Neal, out since late January, was returning to the lineup following left knee surgery on Feb. 5.
On the night that he returns - Thursday at San Antonio - center Nenad Krstic suffers a right knee injury that kept him out of Friday's game at Atlanta, and will keep him sidelined for at least Sunday's game against Detroit.
Danny Ainge, Boston's president of basketball operations, said that Krstic will have an MRI performed Saturday afternoon to better determine just how long Krstic will be out of action.
Boston is also hopeful that Shaquille O'Neal, out with an assortment of right leg injuries for weeks, will be able to play as early as Sunday.
The Celtics have not used the team's assortment of injuries as an excuse for them not achieving all that they want to this season.
And even with the playoffs around the corner and the missing bodies seemingly starting to impact their play in a negative sense, players remain committed to simply trying to work through their struggles and keep the blame for their poor play squarely upon their own shoulders.
"Either we can quit and go home, or we can continue to get better," said Kevin Garnett. "There's no history of quitting in this team, so we'll just move forward."
And if that means getting on a run that lands them the top seed in the East, great.
If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.
Because if the tradeoff for not having the No. 1 seed is a healthy roster, the C's like their chances.
"With us, it comes down to just being healthy," Glen Davis told CSNNE.com in an interview earlier this week. "That's it. We know when we're healthy, we're good enough to beat anybody, with or without home-court advantage."
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