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The Master Review
Posted by
Chad Webb
on 09.28.2012
Bowing down to Paul Thomas Anderson and The Cause…
Joaquin Phoenix: Freddie Quell
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Lancaster Dodd
Amy Adams: Peggy Dodd
Laura Dern: Helen Sullivan
Ambyr Childers: Elizabeth Dodd
Jesse Plemons: Val Dodd
Rami Malek: Clark
Patty McCormack: Mildred Drummond
Written and Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson
Release Date: September 14, 2012
Running Time: 137 minutes
Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity and language
Though most critics might not admit it, some films do leave them stumped; whether it is on how to rate it or how to express their opinions in words. Certain titles just require a bit more digestion, percolating, or soaking it all in. There are a small number of directors who inspire this sort of reaction; those who deliver a product that transcends what an ordinary review can articulate. Paul Thomas Anderson is one of them and his newest motion picture,
The Master
, falls into this category. Eventually the writer will put down words on a page, but on occasion we ask ourselves, "Does this article suit the film I just saw?" In my travels and conversations I have met many moviegoers who are not sure what judgment to award a film when they do not fully grasp every detail and nuance that was thrown at their senses. This is understandable. After
The Master
was over, I knew I had seen greatness even if I did not absorb all of its complexities, but finding the proper phrase to convey that proved more challenging.
Rumors surrounding
The Master
sprouted early on during its development. Did Anderson put L. Ron Hubbard and the origin of Scientology in his sights? Was this to be a direct origin story about the celebrity popular religion or was his scope and canvas larger? In retrospect, it was foolish for anyone to think Anderson was staging an attack on Hubbard or his creation. This filmmaker is too smart for that, regardless of his personal beliefs. Undoubtedly one can see Scientology and its founder as an inspiration for the screenplay having heard or come across the whispers and gossip, but this is a fully realized effort with its own identity. Every single frame is given such determined, attentive care and esteem. Anderson and cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr. capture startlingly beautiful images: scenes that exude a different aura and texture than comparable directors. The characters are wholly fleshed out and wonderfully complex individuals, while the themes and ideas are grandiose, thought-provoking, and maddeningly enigmatic.
Among the first shots has Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) in the heat of battle during World War II, trying to stay alive. But when the war ends, the horrors of it have not escaped Mr. Quell. It is the late 1940's/early 50's and the troops have come home. Freddie however cannot overcome his experience or his nature, which derive from not only being a Naval veteran but the result of an alcoholic mother and a father who died in an asylum. He is lost in post-war America, obviously a tormented chap who has post-traumatic stress disorder. This is evident when an incident takes place at a job he lands after returning from overseas, as a photographer in a department store. He is fired after assaulting one customer amidst a drunken dispute. The drink also gets Freddie into trouble at his next job. He mixes his own "poison," which does just that to an elderly co-worker since it was made with a few unsafe ingredients, particularly paint thinner. His concoction ends up helping him one night when he stumbles onto a yacht party thrown by Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who loves Quell's beverage. Freddie is even invited to the wedding of Dodd's daughter (Ambyr Childers) and soon becomes embedded in his loyal group of followers. As he rises in the ranks and becomes Dodd's right-hand man for his philosophical movement known as The Cause, the various methods of psychology Dodd uses do not seem to "cure" Freddie. When Freddie is not saved or tamed, those in Dodd's inner circle, notably his wife Peggy (Amy Adams), raise the question of if he should be cast out as a detriment and liability to their progress.
Joaquin Phoenix took a huge risk with his mockumentary project
I'm Still Here
, an underappreciated slice of brilliance, but thankfully he did not burn all of his bridges. A world without any more of his dedicated performances would have been tragic, and Freddie Quell is one of his very best. Few actors possess the focus and steadfastness that Phoenix exhibits with every role. It's a special breed. He is heartbreakingly powerful as Quell, a man adrift and without bearings, yet he is never too showy. A weaker talent would have gone over the top, but Phoenix's doggedness never falters and his passion never wanes. Quell is an unbalanced person, a fact which is displayed in many sequences; the grinding on a sand mound of a naked woman is a prime example. The raw emotion and timing of this instability is what makes Phoenix such a magnetic presence. Mentally his preparation for parts has never been in question, but as Freddie, Phoenix unveils a total transformation. His physical appearance is eye-catching, sporting the slicked back hair of a classic 50's movie star, but carrying himself with stooped shoulders, a gaunt body, a lingering grin, and extremely poor posture. The entire cast is praiseworthy, but Phoenix stands tallest. If he wanted to make a statement with his first official role since 2008's fabulous
Two Lovers
, he definitely did.
Phoenix prepared for the
Walk the Line
biopic of Johnny Cash for years. At one point, many assumed he was destined for an Oscar. How ironic that he spars with the very man who beat him out for that prize in Philip Seymour Hoffman. Like Phoenix, Hoffman is a joy to behold in every turn and he has been so consistently marvelous for years now that we have grown to anticipate paramount acting each time out of the gate. Lancaster Dodd is another in a long string of sensational portrayals. Hoffman's abilities shift our perspective of Dodd throughout the tale, gliding back and forth from an intelligent, multi-talented pseudo-psychologist to a sly swindler. Is he genuine with his tactics to help Freddie, or are these fancy parlor tricks that Houdini would have spotted? The dynamic between Freddie and Lancaster is integral to
The Master
. Observing these two sharing the same screen is nothing short of extraordinary. They attain a vehemence and energy that all stars should aspire to reach. Phoenix shines with a rough-hewn commitment to Freddie, while Hoffman is more cleanly composed and streamlined. These two similar, yet divergent, slants on their craft co-mingle to form a searing chemistry.
Trouble with the Curve
and now
The Master
, Amy Adams has finally begun shedding the bubbly, happy-go-lucky persona she seems to regularly get stuck in. As Peggy Dodd, she confirms that her versatility and range is much broader than one's first impression. Her depiction of Lancaster's secret puppeteer is quiet, reserved, and periodically chilling. She is not just the loving and obedient wife. There is an unsettling undercurrent to Peggy that is hard to gauge. Adams showcases a level of intensity as Peggy that she had not let loose previously. Her comments are sharp and persuasive. Watching her masturbate Lancaster is quite disturbing. When PTA's
There Will Be Blood
hit theaters, one of the arguments was that Daniel Day-Lewis was so good that Paul Dano suffered as a result. I disagree with this assessment and I have heard matching comments for
The Master
as well, speaking of how the supporting players measure up to Phoenix and Hoffman. Yes, they are in their own class, but everyone is magnificent despite the overwhelming strength of the leads. Laura Dern is fantastic as Lancaster's bright devotee Helen Sullivan. One of my favorite sequences has Helen calling out Dodd on an inconsistency/contradictory statement he made in his new book, thus subtly exposing the truth behind the comment from his son Val, "He's making this up as he goes along, you don't see that?" Jesse Plemons (
Friday Night Lights
) is Val, a superb rising star who made such an impact on the fifth season of
Breaking Bad
. Ambyr Childers and Rami Malek are additionally terrific as newlyweds Elizabeth and Clark.
There Will Be Blood
The Master
explores the narcissism and egoism of one man, in this case Lancaster Dodd. Unlike Daniel Plainview, Paul Thomas Anderson is more concerned with Dodd's demented attitude towards faith and religion, rather than a fanatical drive for wealth, power, or ambition. Anderson's customary theme of fractured familial relationships, specifically a father-son bond, is covered, yet still fresh and exhilarating. Freddie is an ideal candidate for The Cause, someone who is practically begging for a guide to heal his wounds and Lancaster sees an alluring test in defeating Freddie's inner turmoil. The Cause's alleged "aid" for Freddie becomes mean-spirited and borderline creepy though. One exercise forces Freddie to walk from one side of a room to the other repeatedly with his eyes closed. The intention is to wash his brain so he can feel for a new soul, but all it accomplishes is aggravation. As if it was up for debate prior to
The Master's
release, Paul Thomas Anderson is communicating a distaste for cults and perhaps religion overall one could contend. In
Martha Marcy May Marlene
, the message was that cults and their shady leaders are more damaging than beneficial. In
The Master
, I sensed that Anderson is saying people are simply better off without them, seeking peace somewhere else. But this is not a thriller like
Martha Marcy May Marlene
, an adventure akin to
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
, or horror such as
Rosemary's Baby
. As a clear drama, it is increasingly profound, contemplative, and poignant. The acolytes in
The Master
are not Satan-worshipers, a Thuggee gang who honors Kali, or backwater trash creating a world apart from everyone else. They are smart, strategic people who conceal their exploitative tendencies under a facade of friendship, haughty aptitude, and sympathy.
Anderson's camera acumen, combined with the production design of Jack Fisk & David Crank, the set decoration of Amy Wells, and the costume design of Mark Bridges mold this glimpse into American during the middle of the 20th century with painstaking, immersive detail. The majority of
The Master
was filmed using 65mm cameras that lend a distinctiveness and authenticity to the material. All of this splendid work from the crew is supplemented by the edgy, strident, and lasting score from Jonny Greenwood, whose compositions line-up so harmoniously and complimentary with the director's plan. Anderson also never hesitates to continue with a particular shot longer than normal directors. But the momentum never stumbles in any of the electric verbal jousts, the reticent exchanges, or the sequences packing bursts of action such as Lancaster and Freddie's motorcycle ride in the desert. The pacing is deliberate, but not sluggish, and Anderson achieves both an epic quality and one of claustrophobia at the same time, which is just remarkable. He is hastily compared to single directors like Malick or Kubrick or even Abel Gance I would attest, but the glory of Anderson is that he channels numerous filmmakers in etching out his own trademarks, outlooks, and objectives.
A film such as
The Master
is not the easiest to spread the word about because, let's face it, the style of Paul Thomas Anderson is not for everyone. Audiences are used to the all intricacies and elements of a plot explained directly to them to avoid any confusion or ambiguity whatsoever. Anderson does not subscribe to this mindset. He is not afraid to be vague or explicit if need be. In the case of Freddie Quell, fantasy and reality meld together and it is not always effortless to spot these instances. This is the spectacular obstacle
The Master
sets in front of us. If Anderson fails to spell out a certain point, rest assured it will be shown silently in some respect. The complaint has been raised to me that it would be hard to recommend this to casual moviegoing friends or family members. This could be true to a degree, but if the job of a critic were as easy as telling someone to see or not see a film and they respond accordingly, everyone would do it. There are times when we see films that we might enjoy that others just do not. Maybe we see facets other viewers do not or vice versa. That is one of challenges of the assignment. Even though my rating will reflect that I feel
The Master
is one of the finest films of 2012, it will not be hailed as a cinematic masterpiece in all circles. It is mysterious and mesmerizing, a study of masculinity, the hunt for answers and closure. This is about the synergy or lack thereof between characters, their interactions and confrontations instead of conventional development or period history. It demands more from us than mere surface entertainment.
The Master
will not be completely penetrated in one sitting, its layers will be uncovered over time, but its majesty exists even if we cannot positively explain why.
The 411
: After a summer of comic book heroics and non-stop action, Paul Thomas Anderson gives us a much-needed weighty drama as we approach winter.
The Master
is a sensational film and I have no problem waiting another 5 years for the director's next effort if that's what it takes. If they're always as good as this, I can be patient.
The Master
is packed with top-notch work from the cast and crew, diligent efforts that will surely be recognized this awards season. This is Joaquin Phoenix's 1st film (hopefully of many) with Anderson and Philip Seymour Hoffman's 5th. Both give mind-blowing performances in a cast where no one misses a beat.
The Master
might not be the simplest film to wrap your head around, but that's part of its greatness. It should be in more theaters now, and could be expanding more, but do yourself a favor and see it. If my reasoning isn't sufficient, go just to hear Hoffman utter what is sure to be a classic line, "Pig Fuc*!"
Final Score: 10.0
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Why You Should Invest in the Leaders of the Agriculture Industry
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MOzen - Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
- Address:
3752 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89158Neighborhood:
Mandarin Oriental
- Cuisine:
AsianPrice: $50 and over
MOzen - Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas/fine-dining/mozen-bistro/default.aspx
- Phone: (702) 590-8888x
- Hours of Operation:
Daily Breakfast: 6:30am - 11:00am, Daily Lunch: 12:00pm - 2:30pm, Daily Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday Brunch: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, American, Asian
- Executive Chef: David Werly
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Getting there
- Cross Street: City Center Place
- Public Transit: The Deuce stops at virtually every hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Strip. Stops, which are located about every quarter mile in each direction, are marked with signs or by bus shelters.
- Parking: Valet
- Parking Details: Parking is valet only and will be provided on a complimentary basis for day guests. For overnight parking a fee of $30 will apply.
A word from MOzen - Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
Tantalize your senses with an artistic culinary experience at MOzen Bistro, where our chefs have created a tour through Asia with a wide-variety of delicious cuisines and a selection of American favorites. Located on the 3rd floor and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, MOzen has a refreshing light ambiance, complemented by impeccable service. The restaurant features a beautiful sushi bar with master sushi chefs, as well as authentic Indian, Chinese and Thai dishes prepared from culinary professionals trained in the cuisines specific origins. MOzen focuses on traditional Asian specialties, as well as a selection of traditional American cuisine. MOzen Bistro is open daily 6:30am to 10pm.Continued
Vegan and Gluten-Free options are available.
Vegan and Gluten-Free options are available.
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MOzen - Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas reviews from OpenTable diners
36 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.5
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (17)special occasion (14)romantic (12)scenic view (10)great for lunch (9)great for brunch (8)good for groups (4)hot spot (4)neighborhood gem (3)kid-friendly (2)great for outdoor dining (1)late-night find (1)Show More
- MOzen Is a great place for diningTravelNDineDined on 9/26/2014Had both lunch and dinner here while staying at the Mandarin Oriental -- and on both occasions the service was excellent and the food superb. The staff were very friendly and helpful tooSpecial Features:
- Solid Sunday brunchvegas2ndhomeDined on 9/14/2014Limited selections of appetizers but high quality. You get to choose your entrees which is made fresh for you. Desserts were good too. However, my experience was marred by the poor choice of entree I made (Indian curry) and a rowdy bunch of kids running about and screaming.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good but....ChiquiMeDined on 9/12/2014....not what you would expect in a hotel of the overall quality of the MO. Three waiters took 20' to come with a glass of NZ Sauv blanc and ice water. Negiri sushi was goo - expected - but not OMG, and salade nicoise was also very good as expected. The place is a tad too dark which makes it rather lose part of its charm. Bento breakfast the following morning was significantly better!Special Features:
- supperhomebrew48Dined on 8/26/2014As a local I can truly say that this is a place I can come back for dinner, the ambience is is suitable to establish conversations with the company at the moment. It is a good place to enjoy confidants in-between meals.Special Features:
- Mozen - nice take on foodjoeinvegasDined on 8/25/2014We had lunch again at Mozen, the special Food Week Bento Box. It was a very nice mix of their main dishes, all of which were very good. They have a wonderful sushi bar and very experienced sushi chefs that will create whatever item you desire. Their cooked items were tremendous, the sauces on everything were unique. Very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bento BoxbonmanVIPDined on 8/22/2014Went during Restaurant Week and we had a wonderful mix of foods in their lunch pre-fixe Bento Box. Delish!!! While the portions are small, every bite was really good.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/13/2014Went for dinner.Great atmosphere. Good food and great cocktails. Our server was very friendly and helpful in our selectionsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FlawlessLoveSolvangDined on 8/13/2014Typical Mandarin Oriental service. Attentive but not overbearing. Professional but not stuffy. Great room. A little pricey but worth every penny.Special Features:
- Wonderful MOzenNWAGirlDined on 8/5/2014We found the menu to be creative and a fusion of International flavors. The Thai curry was delicious. Indian, Asian, Vegan were just some of the offerings to share - or not. A quiet, elegant oasis in the middle of Vegas. Head up to the bar on the 23rd floor to enjoy a nightcap and a fabulous view of Vegas!Special Features:
- GOmuraDined on 7/12/2014Excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Exceptional service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mozen+BillCVIPDined on 7/11/2014We went for our second lunch at Mozen. Service was outstanding, as was the food.Special Features:
- Elegant ambience, reasonably pricedXanaDined on 7/8/2014One of our favorites in Vegas, althought they changed the menu and removed the oatmeal crab and the sea bass. Pan-asian cuisine, particularly good fish (the grouper was excellent) and superb service. It is always rather empty and quiet, but has a nice atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MoZen--always greatJohnVIPDined on 7/5/2014One of our fav restaurants in Vegas--and I truly believe one of the best--Wasabi Shrimp to die for....superb Tandoor roasted chicken....dragon sushi rolls that are perfect, there are simply no missteps here; Julia is always so much fun and the entire staff is welcoming & knows there jobs very well;Special Features:
- Vegan and Veg friendly in VegasOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/4/2014its almost impossible to find Vegan, Veg and Gluten Free thats upscale ANYWHERE, never mind Las Vegas. But MOzen has it all, and it actually tastes good. Food is cooked to perfection and service could not be better.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sunday brunchBrunchDined on 6/29/2014A bit pricey ($300) for 3 of us, but well worth it. The food was amazingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Will recommendOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/28/2014The food was really good and so was the ambience. The size of the table was small for a group of 4. And the food was expensiveSpecial Features:
- Real maple syrup!!Yummy2Dined on 6/21/2014Fabulous service, food and chef even shared his perfect bacon 'recipe' with this very challenged cook! My kids will be happy ! Great breakfast!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisapointingLolpDined on 6/19/2014The restaurant is located on the strip next to the aria hotel and casino. The restaurant was pretty much empty all the time so I can't really say anything about the noise level. The food was of poor quality for the price paid. It was just nothing special at all and left hungry. We will not come back.Special Features:
- AwesomeKEnSVIPDined on 6/17/2014Simply one of the best restaurants we have been to in Vegas!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/8/2014A very limited brunch buffet, HOWEVER, the food was very good !Special Features:
- Fancy and wonderful!RespectfulDinerDined on 6/7/2014This place was exceptional - excellent service, food, and treatment! Loved our experience here!Special Features:
- The following 240 reviews are from the MOzen - Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas reviews archive.
- Asian delightJazzDined on 5/17/2014Excellent food, service, and presentation. The Japanese bentu box was a delight with a wonderful sampling of fresh sushimi, wagu steak, and others. I also sampled my wife's pad Thai - wow what a spicy tasty combination of noodles and shrimp. Atmosphere was modern with a large window overlooking a pedestrian bridge.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SUCKY SERVICE - SKIP THIS PLACEplumeria702Dined on 5/14/2014Dined here 3x before but not in the past 2 yrs so decided to return, only to discover this was a BIG MISTAKE. Perhaps the food was still quite enjoyable but we couldn't get past the poor almost non-existent service. It was a slow weeknight and only 3 other tables were occupied so maybe this restaurant is just that bad. Our waitress told us food was family style - dishes meant to be shared, so we ordered 2 bentos, only to discover this would in no way satisfy all of us. It took us a long while to flag her down first to obtain the menu again to order more food, then to get her to take our order, as if requesting a menu didn't already signal a need. In a town of so many good restaurants, I'd recommend SKIPPING this place. They don't care.
- Not so goodmgordonDined on 5/14/2014Server did not understand contents of dishes. Average food at high price-poor value.
- What happended?stilljesterDined on 5/5/2014Read all the very positive reviews about this place and booked for a party of 6 with great expectation. We arrived to an empty restaurant to receive disjointed service and hit/miss entrees. We left very confused about the whole experience wondering if we went to the wrong place...
- Great Food and ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 5/3/2014The food was very inventive and delicious. The service was also very outstanding - professional, courteous and friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best in VegasJohnVIPDined on 4/27/2014What a great place-- my fav in all of Vegas and even better than the more expensive and fancier "Twist" upstairs at MoLas. The Wasabi shrimp to die for and the rest-- just flawless- whether Sushi, Pad Thai or any one of their inventive tasty dishes--just a great place!!!!!Special Features:
- Anniversary highlightKatsymDined on 4/17/2014Loved the fiod and the service was faultless. Attentive and friendly. Delicious Asian meal with a great choice of dishes.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not only JapaneseSurpriseDined on 4/16/2014The Indian lamb shank entree was a surprise and wonderfully flavorful!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- saving grace was the foodBillericaygirlsDined on 4/15/2014Arrived to an empty restaurant for a 2130 reservation to be told the kitchen closed at 2200. Rushed ordering. No atmosphere. Had to listen and watch the staff setting tables for breakfast. We were in and out in one hour. Thankfully the Thai curry was delicious.
- Nice place with great service.mikesfinedineVIPDined on 4/13/2014We had great customer service, great energy.Sushi were very good. Prices are little hight, but we enjoyed it. Nice, quiet place, very attentive.Will reccomend!Special Features:
- Epic failuredisappointedVIPDined on 4/8/2014Expected more from a Mandarin Oriental, very poor quality overpriced food.
- Nice quiet brunchadamVIPDined on 3/22/2014We walked over to the Mandarin to find some brunch and calm since the Cosmo is such a scene. MOzen is a relaxed little restaurant with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the strip. We had the Muesli - which was great, the egg white frittata and the eggs ranchero - all very good. Wait staff super attentive. Went up to the pool bar for some champagne afterward. A nice oasis from the LV chaos.Special Features:
- Great Place, Always!FrequentDinerDined on 3/17/2014Whenever we go to Vegas, we make it a point to have a meal at the Mandarin Oriental, or at least take the time to have tea. The atmosphere is great. Like an oasis among all the smoke-filled, busy casinos. The staff is very polite, without being fake or sounding scripted. It's also great to see familiar faces working there year after year.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Breathtaking views and foodJbrnsugrVIPDined on 3/11/2014The food was delicious and so beautiful I took pictures.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely respite from the stripOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 2/3/2014Quiet, relaxed setting, great food and service. After the meal, go up to the top floor and check out the bar - great view of the city!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MOZEN is not what it use to beOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 2/2/2014Over the past couple of years, I noticed a progressive deterioration of the restaurant in terms of food quality and service. I used to have uni and yellow tail sashimi from the sushi chef. These two items were gone , and only salmon and tuna were left to be served as sashimi. The sushi chef appeared to be very impatient when I asked if yellow tail and uni was available. The Chinese food section was still good.Special Features:
- Great, casual, quiet escape!ThomasvilleGADined on 1/26/2014This is my third trip to MOzen so I knew what to expect. Fantastic food with a terrific variety of styles like Indian food along side very good sushi. Ways to eat here: sushi, a kind of tapas/Bento box style or a traditional dish with sides. I would recommend one of the two bento boxes (about $50) and maybe an appetizer not in the bento box. Why the couple bad reviews? Because MOzen is a very casual, very small, very quiet restaurant. It is not opulent. It seems to be a great place for the residents of the building to get their three meals a day. The service is flawless. What I love is the different ethnicity of dishes one can try in one meal. Even breakfast is great here. I chose it Sunday because it provided an escape from the strip.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WOW!RefreshingVIPDined on 12/31/2013Went to this restaurant for New Years Eve and it was mind-blowing good! The food was excellent as el as the service. I will return when I go back to Las Vegas!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice spot for romantic lunch/dinnerLSudsDined on 12/27/2013The food was very good and the service was excellent. We ordered the Bento boxes. We'd been there before for Restaurant Week and were blown away. The Bento boxes were more traditional fare, and for the price it was tasty but not mind blowing. I got to try jellyfish for the first time, which was surprisingly good. The Bento contained a mixture of different things on the menu, which was nice since we couldn't really decide. The drinks were outstanding. Our waiter even apologized for the delay since they ran out to go get the Tanqueray 10 my husband ordered in his martini. We'll definitely be back. Last time we were there for lunch, and I really loved it, so I may try lunch again next time.Special Features:


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Roasted-Tomato Sauce
Roasting the tomatoes, pepper, and onions gives them a rich, caramelized flavor that stands up to the smoky taste of the chipotle.
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Yield: 2 cups (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
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- Calories: 9
- Calories from fat: 10%
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Carbohydrate: 1.9g
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- 2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
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Ryouma was at odds with himself.
Ryouma was at odds with himself.
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Considering the sensitive information accessed over the net, it's natural for the people to seek out the best internet browser that can offer them the ultimate privacy. But other than security, people also demand for an appreciable browsing speed, coupled with an ideal user interface to render a top-notch web experience. Hence, we have here compiled a list of the top ten web browsers that has managed to impress the critics and the users alike, with their unique features and appeals.
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10. Seamonkey
After a painstaking comparison between the picks like Flock, Seamonkey, Netscape Navigator, Swiftfox (like Firefox), Stainless (like Chrome) and Konqueror (for Linux), we finally found Seamonkey as the best contender for the tenth position, partly for being a product of Mozilla and also partly because of its distinct all-in-one internet suite feature.
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The low CPU usage that it tends to consume has gained it hundreds of fans, and an honorable mention in the "top ten browsers" list from major critics, besides us (LOL)!
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- The Activity Window lets you check what images/scripts/data are being downloaded when you click on a link and surf the web.
- The iCloud bookmarks and Apple's webkit further makes web Safari interesting.
- It's also good to find a built-in dictionary; all you have to do is highlight the "word" and hit the shortcut (Ctrl+Cmd+D).
- Another fun thing in Safari is the Start Speaking Text feature; highlight a portion of text on the web, and click this option to see how cool Safari really is.
- With its URL Path navigation feature, you can quickly retrace your step at one click. There's also the ARIA support, plug-ins, email page link, search snapback feature to ease your browsing.
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Almost every PC users must have had a go with the Internet Explorer, but then left it for other better web browsers like Firefox owing to the poor features and Microsoft's inability (or is it negligence!) to render IE a more impressive functionality and design. But now, when Google released its Chrome, Microsoft finally began to give attention to its IE, delivering an impressive update with its IE version 9.
- It is packed with an innovative hardware acceleration setting that makes use of its JavaScript Engine (aka Chakra) and the graphics processor to yield better performance and web speed.
- IE, being a Microsoft creation, is the default browser in the Windows and XP systems, and thus had major usage.
- Once upon a time IE had a simple user interface and only the New Window option, but its updated versions now come with a fast system interface and also the tabbed browsing feature.
- When it comes to security and privacy, most browsers would bow to IE for its tight security, parental controls and cross site scripting filter.
- Moreover, there's also the sandbox feature to restrict failed sites from crashing the whole browser.
3. Opera
While other web browsers may excel as the best one for PCs or Macbooks, the Opera is happy with dominating the mobile phone browsing with its Mini Opera version. The grown up version for PCs is also a gem, if you take time exploring its delicacies.
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- In performance and yielding responses, Opera showed an incredible speed, which even seemed to beat that of Mozilla and Chrome.
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- There's also the Tab previews feature that presents you thumbnail views of the websites you are browsing, easier to see what topics you are surfing.
- The Speed Dial and the Turbo feature further improves your web surfing, the later being good at speeding up the browser and acting as a built-in proxy server.
2. Firefox
Putting Firefox at the second position would not erase the fact that half the world still claims it as the number one web browser. And, to be frank, I myself am a Firefox supporter, and would have indeed hailed it on the top spot, if it were not for the fact that lately my Firefox pal has been experiencing crashes (might be because of my "10 to 16 tabs"-opening habit on one go), along with showing a slow performance.
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- Its vast add-ons gallery still makes people addicted to it, and the old users (like me) would not find peace with other web browsers, however good they are.
- Other than Add-ons feature and the vast developer's community it possess, Firefox also beats Chrome on the Javascript performance.
- And, of course, its Firebug addon lets web designers and developers learn the CSS and HTML elements of a specific web page.
- I have also grown somewhat lazy with the "Pin Tab" option Firefox offer, according to which every time you start the browser, you will be welcomed by your pinned websites, besides the default homepage.
1. Chrome
Beloved by a majority of people, this 2-years-old "baby" Chrome introduced by Google shows huge potentiality of being the master of all web browsers (except Firefox!), not only in style but also in performance.
Quick Facts:–
- The built-in Task Manager of chrome is a gem, showing you the memory/CPU usage that each opened tabs is consuming. What's more, you can even force close a problem-creating tab, and thus prevent the browser from crashing.
- Another pro of the Chrome is its modest hardware requirements, and the lightweight system resources that help deliver fast web browsing.
- When you right click on a tab, it too features the "Pin Tab" option, as well as some innovative options like "Paste & Go/Search", "Duplicate" etc.
- Chrome can also deliver an iPad Interface, letting you see what your site would look in an Ipad.
- Some other interesting features to be discovered in Chrome are its Incognito Browsing mode, built-in PDF reader and flash player.
- It also offers the option to sync bookmarks and extension in your Google account, and the silent background updates make it more appealing.


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The synthesis of protoberberines developed in this laboratory by Kiparissides has been studied in greater detail. The key intermediate in this synthesis is formed by the condensation of 3,4-dihydro-6,7-dimethoxy-N-(2,3-dimethoxybenzyl)-isoquinolinium chloride with the anion of methyl methylthiomethylsulfoxide. Careful chromatography of the product has established that it is a complex mixture of diastereomers. The separated fractions were individually cyclized to dihydropalmatine chloride, which was isolated in crystalline form directly from the reaction mixture. This quarternary salt was reduced directly to tetrahydropalmatine, and also used in the synthesis of corydaline.
This work has also shown that isoquinolines may be substituted for 3,4-dihydroisoquinolines as starting materials in the synthetic sequence.
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Fichtner, Robert Harry, "A Total Synthesis of Protoberberine Alkaloids" (1980). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 292.


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The Obama administration favors creating a national standard for mortgage servicers such as Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) and JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) that have been accused of botching home foreclosure procedures.
In unveiling its plan to overhaul the housing finance system, the White House said on Friday it supports reforms to correct problems in the mortgage servicing and foreclosure process.
These include adopting national standards for mortgage servicing and requiring that mortgage documents disclose the presence of second liens, such as a second mortgage or a home equity loan.
Influential banking regulators have already called for one standard after allegations surfaced that banks used "robo-signers" to sign hundreds of unread documents a day to advance foreclosures without proof they held mortgages.
Bank regulators are considering a federal servicing standard but may need Congress to act to establish a national registry, for example, for first and second mortgage loans on residential properties.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp has been pushing hard to include servicing standards in a risk retention rule regulators are drafting. Other banking regulators, however, have questioned whether there is the legal authority to use it as a vehicle for cracking down on servicers, and it remains unclear how or when new standards will be moved.
There is general agreement, however, something needs to be done.
The draft standard from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency would require banks and other mortgage servicers to safeguard and account for borrowers' funds.
Servicers would also be required, among other things, to provide borrowers with full and accurate information about their accounts and payment records, according to the OCC's draft.
In Friday's housing proposal, the Obama administration said that mortgage documents should disclose second liens or second mortgages and define the process for modifying it if the first loan becomes delinquent.
Critics argue the four biggest banks own the bulk of the second liens and have been reluctant to take write-downs when modifying terms of the first mortgage loan.
FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair has zeroed in on second-lien mortgages and has suggested that banks should be required to take a "meaningful" write-down on the loan when a first-lien is modified.
"As part of any resolution of claims regarding large servicers, a fixed formula should be established to govern the treatment of first and second mortgages when the servicer or its affiliate owns the second lien," Bair has said.
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What is interesting here is the emergent "need" for governmental mortgage standards. For decades before the govt got into backing mortgages, property was bought and sold by business and individuals using "standards" agreed upon by the buyers and sellers. Banks gave loans based on the paper trail that accompanied the property. Title companies guaranteed that the paper trail was in fact valid. Buyers and sellers completed transactions in accordance with the commonly accepted rules of the marketplace. The system was essentially stable.
Enter the government… first with FHA and VA loans guarantees, then followed by Fannie and Freddie to "goose" property ownership, supported by federal mandate that low-income / no income buyers were not frozen out of the American dream. Result ? All hell breaks loose… because of government intervention that disrupted the commonly accepted rules of the marketplace. The system is in chaos.
Now… we supposedly need new governmental standards to re-establish stability. Retards.
Hmmm…Learn from history? Nah, we don't do that 'round here. We don't go back and undo bad legislation or policies, we just pile on more and more. Which, in turn, requires more and more bad policies. And the cycle continues…
We also had world-class education before the Department of Education was created. Due to the need of national standards, of course. Now the standards are so low that you'll be lucky if you can count to twenty without removing your shoes after completing high school.
I fear this is an attempt to bypass the courts as many States require for foreclosure. More than likely any government rules will streamline the process for banks and make it easier to take property rather than protect the little guy. Just look at history, especially recent history with the new bankruptcy laws and TARP. Who does the government support and listen to in the twenty first century?
I'll give you a hint, it ain't you and me!
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Commonly referred to as Casa Roja # 39 located in Hermosa Palms, Playa Hermosa (beach front gated community - 10 minutes south of Jaco). The beaches in front of this home has become world famous for surfers and beach goers from around the globe. The secret is out, so come enjoy!The construction area measures approximately 3,000 square feet. The constructed home for rent on the property features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, sleeps 6, has an occupancy of 7 persons, fully furnished and fully stocked kitchen with appliances, Ocean View Rooftop bar and deck, garage, shared swimming pool and garden area.Casa Roja is Located just 10 minutes from Ja...Read more
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Maija is one month old now (today!), and for the past week, she has been skipping a night feeding most nights. It is partly my fault. [:(] For example, I fed her at 10:30 pm last night. Tim then gave her a bottle of EBM to top her off. Pediatrician recommended this b/c my supply drops off in the evening, and she wasn't getting enough. We put her down to sleep at about 11:15 pm. She slept until 1 am. I changed her diaper and brought her to bed. She didn't seem to interested in eating yet so I thought I would play with her for a bit and try again. But we both fell asleep! She didn't wake up again until 4:30 am, and I fed her then.
This has been happening most nights for a week. Tim says we should be thrilled that she is sleeping through the night, and he thinks it is b/c she is finally getting enough to eat at night with the EBM bottle. I'm worried that she is too young to be going 5.5 or 6 hours without a feeding. If she isn't, then great, and I'll be happy! I'm also kicking myself for letting her sleep with us so many nights! I can't believe I keep letting that happen. I'm not anti family bed per se. I just don't think it is safe.
So should I force the night feeding especially if she does wake up like she did last night? Or should I accept that she doesn't really want a night feeding and just try to comfort her back to sleep when she wakes up? I'd love to hear thoughts on this!!
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Anaughtybear said...
Just a guess, but I'd say that most places have shortage of tanks and healers due to how horrible they are to play solo. Death knights can start at 55, but priests and shaman are absolutely the least fun you can have in WoW leveling from 1-40. I've never seen the attraction to paladins either. They are so one-dimensional that you can sleep through 30 levels just by wandering around and letting mobs bounce off you. At least they made warriors fun again. DPS classes are just more pleasurable to play of you don't have a group.
Schadenfreude said...
It sounds like shamans aren't as bad to level anymore, but I know that when I leveled my shaman back in the day, I absolutely hated every second until I got stormstrike/DW.
"I'd say that most places have shortage of tanks and healers due to how horrible they are to play solo."
My thoughts exactly. A Holy/Resto specced character levels very slowly. They can't put out as much damage as other classes/specs, and may be lacking in damage mitigation talents, so each kill takes twice as long as it would for a DPS'er.
That was the Prot. Warrior's problem before 3.0; Protection was a terrible leveling/soloing spec, so Warriors only specced Prot once they'd hit the level cap. I plan the same thing with my Priest; spec Disc/Holy when I want to run instances, but Shadow the rest of the time. Around 75 I'll go for a healing build, and instance my way up to 80. When Dual Spec comes around, I think we'll see far more part-time healers, and part-time healers are good enough in many cases.
Side note:
Having played tank, DPS, and heals at one time or another, I thoroughly agree with Ziebart that DPS'ing is the least stressful, both within the instance and on your personal schedule. Not only do good tanks and heals get more invites than they can handle, but their guilds may also expect a disproportionate level of attendance from those characters.
Leveling a prot paladin isn't that bad. You simply won't die against just about anything, and that takes away a lot of stress. Also you can take like 4+ mobs at the same time and still beat the crap out of them, but if you kill them one at a time, it's going to be horrible.
Well I did have a pocket healer with me between 20-60, but I think you can do all that alone, because we pulled around 10 mobs all the time :P


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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Love Knows No Age
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The band confronts Gerard about his feelings for Liv.
Love Knows No Age
(#) lady_venom_x 2007-01-23 03:06:10 PMYou're really good at this suspense thing, you know that? Lol.
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(#) sing4me09 2007-01-23 03:14:27 PMhaha...Tom and Jerry!
sorry...love it write more soon!
Author's responseHey that is funny I didn't even realize it until you pointed it out. I made Tom up, Jerry was a tour manager for MCR.
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(#) cutegirl12356 2007-01-23 03:18:15 PMlove new chapter....MORE!
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(#) xifellintoxfantasyx 2007-01-23 03:50:34 PMwonderful. this is getting dramatic. lol. cant wait for the next chapter!
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(#) sleepmylove 2007-01-23 04:17:01 PMloved the drama...intense.
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(#) trendy_wendy_27 2007-01-23 05:06:39 PMhe's gonna dump monica huh? that would suck. well great job once again!
Author's responseThanks for the review. That would suck wouldn't it?
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(#) pinkkissypetefreak 2007-01-23 05:46:10 PMjeez, gerard was on his man period or something. lol. i'm late, but this was a good chapter. can we expect make up sex?...lol
Author's responseGee does have some "issues". As for make up sex well........
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(#) monklikespunk 2007-01-23 10:28:36 PMI adore this story.
You have truly written one of the best MCR FanFics I have ever had the pleasure to read.
Please write more.
If not on this one start another.
Author's responseThank you so much for the kind words. I update every day.
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(#) Cerediwen 2007-01-23 11:14:54 PMWooo! For Mikey! That kid kicks! is very happy Finally someone talked some sense into him!!
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(#) zaberdeenz 2007-01-24 08:39:52 AMTHREE CHEERS FOR MIKEY!
you wrote the arguement so well, i was again suprised.
me adores you. keep it coooming. :]
Author's responseI hated to make the Way Brothers fight but Mikey was right and someone had to make Gee realize it.


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Forest Braden enters his sixth year with the Bruins and continues to serve as the primary cross country coach.
The Bruin cross country teams have seen much improvement under the guidance of Braden. In 2012, the Bruin men experienced their highest finish at the NCAA Championships since 1985, placing 13th overall. Lane Werley became the Bruins' first Cross Country All-American in five years after a 25th-place finish at the NCAAs. The UCLA men also enjoyed a third-place finish at the NCAA Regional meet and had four runners earn All-West Region honors (Werley - 5th place, Nohe Lema - 21st, Dustin Fay - 22nd, David McDonald - 23rd). Werley also earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors after placing fifth at the Pac-12 Championships.
On the women's side in 2012, the Bruins placed sixth at the Pac-12 Championships and seventh at the NCAA West Region Championships. They also ranked as high as 24th during the year in the coaches' poll.
During the 2011 season, Kent Morikawa led the men's squad for most of the year, earning All-Pac-12 honors with his eighth-place finish at the conference meet. The men's team finished fourth at Pac-12s and tied for sixth at the West Region, while the women were 10th in the conference and 18th at regionals. During the regular season, the Bruin men claimed back-to-back team victories at the Nevada Chase and Aztec Invitational.
In 2010, both the men and women showed improvement from the 2009 season. The men moved up from fifth to fourth at the conference meet, while the women moved up to sixth at Pac-10s. At the Regional meet, the men finished eighth, and the women improved to 10th.
In Braden's first year with the Bruins in 2009, UCLA sent Marco Anzures and Shannon Murakami to compete at the NCAA Championships. The men also finished fifth at the Pac-10 meet and seventh at the Western Regional. The women were seventh in the Pac-10 and 11th at the regional.
Before joining the Bruins, Braden served as a volunteer coach at at Gonzaga, where he worked closely with standout distance coach Pat Tyson in recruiting and facilitating training sessions.
Prior to his coaching stint at Gonzaga, Braden was a three-time All-American runner for coach Mike Maynard at Boise State from 2002-2007, earning accolades in indoor and outdoor track as well as cross country. He also won seven Western Athletic Conference titles as a Bronco.
Braden also ran for Team Indiana Elite for one year and placed in the top-10 in five USATF Championship meets. In 2011, he started competing again on the track, primarily in the 5000m.


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A historic election is underway as Egyptians head to the polls for the first presidential election since their ouster of Hosni Mubarak. For the first time in the country's history, the winner is not a foregone conclusion. We go to Cairo for an update from Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous. Despite predictions of a high turnout, Kouddous says concerns remain over the role of Egypt's military rulers: "Many say...May 23, 2012 | Story
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Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from Egypt, where protests erupted last night after final results were announced in the country's first-ever competitive presidential election. The top two candidates in the first round of the race are Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood and Ahmed Shafik, the last prime minister under Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted in a popular uprising 15 months ago. "[Shafik] speaks the language of Mubarak's...May 29, 2012 | Story
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"I sayz I done with picturz!" As he literally paws at my phone to get it out of his face.. 😹 Haha ok I'm done. #MaybeIfYouWerentSoCute #MyHandsomePrinceEdison (at The Hamilton Household)
Oh hello, my name is Edison and I love to look adorable while being completely lazy. 😽💋 (at The Hamilton Household)


text: Airport Heights, Texas is located in Starr County. Airport Heights has a population of 153 and has shown -1.9% growth since 2000. Of the 45 households in Airport Heights, 50.9% are owned, 34.0% are rented and 15% are not currently occupied. The median age of homes in Airport Heights is 20 years and 27.0% of the homes have been occupied by the same residents for more than 5 years. Learn more about Airport Heights, Texas real estate at coldwellbanker.com.


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