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Kick off a career in the sports industry with a Diploma of Sport Development at Victoria Polytechnic.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions and strength and conditioning programs. Learning from current industry professionals, you'll gain skills and knowledge in:
- sport technology
- sport nutrition
- sport sponsorship
- project management
- sport psychology.
You'll also develop valuable skills in project management, workplace health and safety, facilitation and organisational risk management.
As a student of a leading sports university, you'll have access to world-class facilities, sports research and our extensive network of sports organisation partners.
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Victoria University is one of Australia's most recognisable sport universities. We have an outstanding reputation in sport, exercise science, health and fitness.
We have gained this name through our extensive offering of sport-related courses and our world-class facilities. Also unique to VU is our significant research and partnerships, as well as our leading academic staff.
We have the largest number of students enrolled in sport courses, and more sports industry partners than any other university. We also have the most graduates working in the sport industry.
State-of-the-art facilities
Our sport and exercise centre at the Footscray Park Campus has the most comprehensive range of sport and exercise science facilities in the southern hemisphere.
The Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) features the most advanced sport and exercise technology available. The facility is used by students, researchers, professional sports teams and community organisations.
At the Victoria University Community Sports Stadium you will learn alongside sport and recreation professionals. This stadium is a joint initiative with the Western Bulldogs.
Our facilities include:
- exercise physiology labs
- altitude hotel
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- motor learning and skilled performance labs
- heat chambers
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VU has strong partnerships with more than 350 local, national and global organisations across the sport, exercise and recreation industries. These partnerships inform the content of our courses and provide joint research opportunities.
Our partnerships provide great opportunities for your career development including:
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Our partners include:
- Western Bulldogs Football Club
- Australian Institute of Sport
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- National Heart Foundation
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- Football Federation Victoria
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This course is delivered through Victoria Polytechnic's award-winning blended learning model that combines face-to-face workshops with flexible, user-friendly eLearning activities.
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VU's Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.
Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.
We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.
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Sport Development students train in state-of-the-art facilities at the Footscray Park campus.
Careers in sport
The sport, fitness and recreation industries play a crucial and significant role in the health and wellbeing of Australians. There are diverse and expanding career opportunities in this sector.
Graduates of this practical qualification will be ready to work in a wide range of roles, varying from managing competitions, sports venues and facilities to identifying and developing athletes.
Example job titles include:
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On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:
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Course structure
To be awarded SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development a student must successfully complete a total of twenty (20) units of competency, comprising of:
eleven (11) core units and;
nine (9) elective units which may be selected from the electives in this qualification or from units which are first packaged at AQF level 4, or 5 within SIS10; up to 4 elective units may be selected from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be units which are first packaged at AQF level 5.
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual intending to pursue a career in sport development. Occupational outcomes for this qualification can vary from managing competitions, sport venues and facilities and identifying and developing athletes.
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On Thursday, my physical therapist cleared me for restorative yoga.
This has happened at least three times since the beginning of this year — my hip will start to feel a little better (I've had a hip injury for a year and a half and was diagnosed with a labral tear in my right hip last August), my physical therapist will say I can go to restorative yoga that week, and then before I can make it to a class, my hip will flare up again. So I have to take my PT exercise routine down a notch, slowly add back the more challenging exercises once my hip pain has calmed down, and make sure I'm OK doing those exercises consistently. Only then am I cleared again to go to yoga, at which point my hip flares up before I can make it to class.
On Thursday, my physical therapist said, again, that I could go to restorative yoga.
"Go tomorrow!" he said.
I'd been scanning yoga schedules for restorative classes so I'd be ready when this day came, and picked a Saturday evening class at a studio in Manhattan.
Technically, I haven't been to a yoga class since last spring, when I tried a restorative class after having gotten a cortisone shot. But it feels like it's been a lot longer because that one doesn't even really count. It was labeled as a restorative class but it was pretty active, and focused on hip poses — they very thing I can't do.
When I explained my injury to the teacher before class and said I might need some modifications, she hurriedly brushed me off, saying that I should be taking a private session instead, and she didn't offer help or alternative poses during class. I could hardly do any of the poses, and was in pain afterwards.
I haven't been to a yoga class since. And I haven't been able to practice consistently, and without pain, since I got injured a year and a half ago.
This weekend I had a completely different experience.
Before class, I went up to the teacher and told her I had a labral tear and tendonosis in my right hip. I said that this was my first yoga class in a year, and I may have to modify things.
She told me that she had labral tears in both hips (!), and we talked a bit about this type of injury before class even started.
As opposed to the class I took last year, this restorative class actually was restorative, and involved a lot of props, holding simple poses, and relaxing. Throughout the class the teacher was very attentive, suggesting things I should or shouldn't do, helping set up props to make my hips more stable, and making sure poses felt OK for me.
Being in a dark, candle-lit yoga studio, doing familiar poses, felt…joyful. And peaceful. Slowing down, taking deep breaths, chanting "Om," being quiet and meditative and reflective.
But it was also a little sad. Remembering the way I used to practice yoga, the things I used to be able to do, the way I used to be able to move. And thinking about all the poses, like pigeon (which I loved) and headstand (which I hated), that I might never be able to do again. Being in that room was old and familiar, but also different and new.
Afterwards, I spoke to the teacher more and she was really helpful, sharing her experiences with her injuries and recovery process.
It was the perfect first yoga class for me to go back to — slow-paced and gentle, with a knowledgeable teacher who knew firsthand what I was going through.
Walking out onto the street, my yoga mat slung over my shoulder, I felt great. The class hadn't exacerbated my pain, and it was something I could go back to. To begin my yoga practice again in this new way, that's very different, but also kind of the same.
And an update since my last post in October…
Shortly after I wrote that post, a coworker referred me to a physical therapist who specializes in hip pain whom I've been going to ever since, and building up my strengthening PT exercise routine. I was introduced to the foam roller. And I love it! I bought a giant ice pack.
After a few times, I stopped going to the basics Pilates class in the fall because my hip pain was often flared up. At the beginning of this year I was able to go back to Pilates and can make it to my weekly class pretty consistently now.
I've tried acupuncture which was recommended but it flared up my pain. I got two massages and one was fine and the other flared up my hip. Last September I tried going to a chiropractor who used Active Release Technique which also flared up my pain. So for the moment I'm staying away from soft tissue work and sticking to PT, Pilates, and now restorative yoga, too.
I read in a comment on this blog post that someone with a labral tear cut out wheat and sugar and felt better, and I was vaguely aware of having heard or read that gluten is inflammatory, so it makes sense that not eating it would help. A week ago I started an experiment of cutting back on gluten and sugar to see if that will make a difference.
At the beginning of last week I had two almost pain-free days where I could go through the day without an awareness of my hip. This felt amazing, and light. It reminded me how draining — physically, mentally, and emotionally — chronic pain is, and what a weight is lifted when it's not there.
Towards the end of the week, the pain came back. Right now my hips hurt — I am definitely aware of them — and I still have some degree of pain more often than not. But I'm going to foam roll, do my PT routine, and ice while I watch The Big Bang Theory. This morning I went to my regular Pilates class. And last night I went to my first yoga class in a year.

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This is what I am listening to a lot right now, it felt like a perfect pair with Ryan's photos...
loving that last photo of lou.
My internet loaded all these pictures super slow so I was waiting for a picture of you by McGinley. When I didn't get one I was sad, but then I saw that playlist! You should totz make the playlist downloadable so I don't have to make my own for my birthday this weekend. Subtle, right?
hey, that donald guy looks kinda like tim lincecum.
does lou doillon look like patti smith or what!?
the lace thing and boots go lovely together.
Picture 3! Is that John Etherly? weird weird weird. I live in TN. He is part of our clique. This small world is blowing my mind. Does this make us friends??
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6 Tips on How to Improve Software Testing
In a high-pressure development environment, metrics serve as the only indicators of progress, improvement and overall success in the testing process. That's why testing leaders` need to choose a wide array of metrics as they refine their testing best practices and adopt innovative new methods. But for many test leaders, their team's metrics are outdated, inaccurate or simply not aligned with the larger goals of the organization. Here's a look at 6 effectiveness and efficiency metrics for software testing, and some tips on how to use these key measurements in the software testing process and beyond.
Measuring Effectiveness
How well is the testing process overseen and controlled by key decision-makers, and how does this discipline ensure a productive, high-performing test environment? This is the central question in determining software testing process effectiveness, according to an Infosys white paper, and there are some key metrics to track when searching for answers. These three measurements will help form a strong foundation:
- 1) Test coverage: Components, test cases and configurations aren't always executed, even in high-performing testing teams. That's why test coverage is arguably the most important effectiveness measurement for test managers, and it's the one that cannot be neglected. As Infosys stats, the metric is determined by comparing the number of successful tests to the total number of tests that need to be completed for a given project. If your coverage is poor, you have to address this issue immediately.
- 2) Operator errors: While most major software defects are discovered and fixed in the testing process, some teams encounter high error rates due to a lack of expertise or competence in the workforce. These errors can take the form of overlooked defects or improper documentation of project progress. The nature of these mistakes can point test leaders in the right direction as they revamp their strategies and fill skill-gaps on their team.
- 3) Defect removal efficiency (DRE): Errors aside, how well are development and testing teams able to remove or resolve the defects that they find? It is crucial that managers consider DRE, which compares the number of defects in the final product to the number reported by testers. Infosys points out that this metric also provides some insight into the overall quality of the software. Teams will want to aim for a 100 percent removal rate.
Checkout 64 of the most popular test metrics for measuring testing progress, quality, productivity and more.
Measuring Efficiency
Time is money in the world of business, especially in the software development arena. That's why efficiency metrics are so vital for success in the testing process – they help pinpoint the causes of delays and other issues that prolong tests or fail to utilize the full power of the workforce. Here are three of the most critical measurements of efficiency, and a few tips on how to increase their impact.
- 4) Test progress curve: Highlighted by Infosys as one of the most important tracking tasks, this metric is a raw measurement of testing progress, comparing the number of completed cases to the total attempted number. The curve is easy to visualize, and can help managers see exactly where their teams are struggling to execute their tasks. It also conveys a change in efficiency over time, which can serve to support a new solution.
- 5) Cost of testing: From a financial perspective, test efficiency is a top priority, and this metric offers a clear understanding of how monetary resources are being used throughout the process. Managers can utilize this metric by phase, which reveals the cost of test setup, execution, reporting and more. They can also go by component, which breaks down the cost of the project by features and elements of the end product.
- 6) Defect turnaround time: Testers must be able to identify software defects in an efficient manner, which is exactly what this metric highlights. Pinpointing and verifying these defects, and prioritizing them by order or urgency, is the essence of this metric, and it can help managers recognize which types of errors require more attention.
Tracking these metrics is a great way for testing leaders to shore up effectiveness and efficiency of their team. They will also help testing leaders provide executives in the company with better visibility into the performance of the testing team.
Here is another useful blog post on metrics: Beware of Misleading Metrics: Q&A with Agile Coach Yvette Francino


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Firefox can sometimes leak memory like a sieve, using up to 200-plus megs on my machine. I still love Firefox, but when it misbehaves I have to restart it.
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User:VincentH81/NMAC 4460 Journal
- 1 New Media What I've learned before August 25 2019
- 2 New Media What I've learned after. August 25, 2019
- 3 September, 8 2019 Thinkers
- 4 McLuhan September 8, 2019
- 5 September 13, 2019 Negroponte
- 6 September 13, 2019 THE Hackers
- 7 September 22, 2019 Open Source v. Proprietary software
- 8 What have I learned? September 22, 2019
- 9 What does Lessig mean by "remix" and why is it "an essential act of RW creativity"? September 29, 2019
- 10 September 29, 2019: What did i learn about Participatory and Remix culture??
- 11 Journal 11, October 2, 2019
- 12 Journal 12 , October 6, 2019
- 13 A Rape In Cyberspace, October 7, 2019
- 14 Closer Look Second Life, October 13th, 2019
- 15 Ludology and Narratology October, 17 2019
- 16 Narratology vs Ludology further research October 17, 2019
- 17 Learning Through Dream Machines October 27, 2019
- 18 Revolution OS revisitation October 27,2019
- 19 ReflectionPost December, 8 2019
- 20 References
New Media What I've learned before August 25 2019
New Media to me means a lot of different things. Media is so broad that it has many different meanings one being digital use of media like the internet. Another definition that I can think of is like the communication of new media is like a 2 way street of communicating using some sort of digital device cell phone or computer, I think.
New Media What I've learned after. August 25, 2019
New Media is a broad terminology that is very big in todays and previous times. New Media can be described in 2 ways according to https://grlucas.net/grl/New_Media the digital devices that network our lives, and the study of the change in scale, pace, or pattern of human affairs brought about by these gadgets.[1] In my original entry post I feel as though I was somewhat on track. It's the communication between another using digital devices or media like internet. It relies on the participation of others, basically what we put in fuels what comes out.
An interesting idea I ran across in this article was that new media decentralize media control and production. I would definitely have to agree it moved from central government to local government. New Media has given people easier access to certain things which I feel is a good and a bad thing. Also the comparison to the people reach in new media and old media is interesting. In old media everything wasn't as easy to access. "The implications of this switch on economic and political systems are far-reaching and still in question." From this article I learned a lot, one of the last things I thought was interesting was how social media plays a huge part in new media and I learned that New media is straying away from stereotypical ways of presenting things all things must evolve and New Media is always something NEW.
- @VincentH81: Part of the assignment here was to read and reference sources. You stuck a quotation in your second paragraph without citing it; only calling it "this article." Be sure to proofread, too. —Grlucas (talk) 06:34, 9 September 2019 (EDT)
September, 8 2019 Thinkers
In the early years and brainstorming stages they were so many things that could've been thought about. In the earliest form I believe that Charles Babage's was one of the first to put this idea in the universe. According to the article Charles was A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer and was the original creator of a programmable computer. His importance to media and computers today will forever be remembered. Only thing is his idea never came to light because of a few hiccups, but ultimately he was the blueprint for computers. The memex was created by Vannevar Bush he was an American engineer who is responsible for The Memex, he set it up to where the Memex was a tool to keep educational and other resources. It definitely reminds me of google where you have access to tons of information right at your disposal. Bush emphasized the importance of scientific research to national security and economic well-being. The memex and Bush's 1945 essay "As We May Think" influenced generations of computer scientists, who drew inspiration from his vision of the future.[2] J. C. R. or "Lick", was an American psychologist and computer scientist who is considered one of the most important figures in computer science and general computing history [3] He was one of the first to see and predict how the computers would work and interactive computing. What he saw is so important for us today, he basically made it easier for us today. He gave us access to the global world wide web. He wanted to make it easier for human beings to use computers and work together like people have been working together for years.
McLuhan September 8, 2019
Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian philosopher who is a pioneer in media theory.He coined the phrase The medium is the message.[4] McLuhan uses the term 'message' to signify content and character according to the Medium is the message article. The content of the medium is a message that can be easily grasped. And the character of the medium is another message which can be easily overlooked. Not only that he predicted the world web nearly 30 years before it actually came to light. McLuhan is a precious gem and i'm glad i got to discover him and his creations for the human population, we owe him everything for pioneering a way for us and others. He is the blueprint and was truly a man before his time.
@VincentH81: After reading about Charles, I have to agree that his aspirations were well put together before our time. Because of him, the use of media and computers leaves an important aspect to the way we use them today. I also thought of how the Memex was a good comparison to how Google works as well. It is crazy how back in his time the Memex is what we could consider the Google of our time. Jameiladudley (talk) 00:00, 9 September 2019 (EDT)Jameiladudley
- @VincentH81: You must cite correctly. Please follow the links in the lesson and fix these. Thanks. (Your posts should really be more thoughtful and analytical. Your post about McLuhan doesn't contribute much or explain much beyond a very cursory look at the Wikipedia entry.) —Grlucas (talk) 06:37, 9 September 2019 (EDT)
September 13, 2019 Negroponte
A greek American architect was born in December 1, 1943 and raised in New York City better known as Nicholas Negroponte.[5] He was the brains behind the famous book Being Digital . Originally published in 1995 by Alfred A. Knopf . The book talks about what the future holds for technology pertaining to human social life and other game changing aspects that would shape the future. I feel like his main purpose was to foresee the new and improved future for technology.
In Negroponte's Ted Talk [1] he talks about the predictions for the future one of them being Touchscreen . Touch sensitivity and using our fingers. It's interesting to see him talk about that because everything is pretty much touch sensitive. Our cell phones have updated from being strictly just using the keypad to getting rid of keypads and we just have a large screen thats touch sensitive. Apple watches and even some laptops and computers are touch sensitive. His predictions we're spot on and truly a gem.
September 13, 2019 THE Hackers
When I hear the hackers my mind normally takes me to a bad place. A Security Hacker is defined as someone who explores methods for breaching defenses and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system. When reading and listening to Ted Talk [2] it's not all about trying to scheme and get into someone else's information it's much more. What i've learned from the Ted Talk with Catherine B is that hacking has equal power for good and bad. The Hacker's Manifesto pretty much confirms what Catherine was speaking about in the ted talk. Hackers are looking for more answers, it's kind of like researching for education purposes, which I don't think is wrong. According to Hackers vs Crackers [6] there are 2 categories people can be in hackers ( known for good ) and crackers ( known for bad ). Hackers typically break into networks to look for discrepancies and crackers are known for breaking into the networks for malicious intent and to harm. The correlation to Being Digital and hackers is that I honestly feel like they both are working and providing a better future for digital platforms. They both work for the betterment of our future and today's time.
September 22, 2019 Open Source v. Proprietary software
Revolution OS was an amazing eye opener when talking about proprietary software vs. open-source . open-source Is pretty much self explanatory it's open it gives you the option to share software with multiple people under a contract and the original owner gets to give permission and rights to whoever they want for any reason. Open source requires that no one can discriminate against a group in not sharing the edited code or hinder others from editing their already-edited work.
proprietary software Is pretty much the complete opposite of open software. Richard Stallman stated in the Revolution video is that people like stuff that is easy to access with no problems, with open source it's more of your playground the ball is in your court. Which is true for example free trials for streaming service people love that leeway that you could get what you want at your hands with no hassle at all. New media has definitely moved towards the open source option of sharing software because everything is so easy to access. Proprietary is also called non-free software, Proprietary software remains the property of its owner and is used by organizations under limited conditions.
What have I learned? September 22, 2019
Copyleft and go hand and hand they both allow users to distribute and edit versions of software that already exist hassle free. I've learned that open source is actually apart of my day to day routine which I had never thought about until doing this lesson.
A quick example is a browser that I use Firefox OS . Proprietary software is a little more reserved and harder to access that does not mean its impossible because Microsoft and open source is easily accessible although it's easy to use it still has a lot of restrictions. I've learned that in the proprietary industry the future is looking shaky because of all of the free software that's available, but honestly I don't think that's true. They both have their advantages and disadvantages and I think they'll both be around for years and years to come.
- @VincentH81: All posts must use secondary sources for support. You need to work on your sourcing. Please see my feedback that I will be updating through the day on 9/24/19. —Grlucas (talk) 15:44, 24 September 2019 (EDT)
What does Lessig mean by "remix" and why is it "an essential act of RW creativity"? September 29, 2019
According to Lawrence Lessig , remix culture is not piracy. Piracy is people taking others content and distributing it without permission.[7] Remix is taking and recreating using others people content using digital technology to say things different. Remix culture is also not something new because film producers and editors have been using it for YEARS in the film industry. It's super important because the technique has to be democratized. Lessig stated The tools of creativity have become tools of speech. It's how the kids of our culture speak, think and what the kids are as they increasingly understand digital technology and the relationship with themselves. From The tedtalk also stated that RW culture is essential because they need the businesses to embrace opportunities and enable it so that free content can grow on a neutral platform where they both exist together so more free can compete with less free and the opportunity to develop creativity can teach one the lessons of the other.
September 29, 2019: What did i learn about Participatory and Remix culture??
An interesting fact I learned about Participatory culture is that back in the day 58 percent of the youth were participants in their culture, today 65 percent of young people are participants in their society and producing new media. Jenkins said it was a communicative shift that young people are becoming participants in society. Also in the 1850's young people were using toy printing. Jenkins makes mentions in his Ted Talk that he didn't invent the idea of participatory culture, but that it has existed since the 19th century, where young people were typing and printing Zines.[8] Teens developed these codes and initials like LOL on zines because they had to hand set the type when printing out publications. I also learned that many of the terms we use now are traced back to that period of time I thought that was pretty Interesting. Also in further research I found that Andrew Keen stated in his article The Cult of the Amateur that sites like Youtube and our very own Wikipedia are full of ignorance and absurdity .[9] He believes that we should focus on mainstream media since they have greater resources instead of sites where contribution and opinions of others is prominent and what makes the site thrive.
remix culture is nothing different from what has been going on, it's just old content reused and recycle but much better Remix and Participatory culture both are user friendly and both allow people to reuse and recycle content without the creators to feel like it's being copyrighted or stolen. I feel like they both go hand and hand are both are for the betterment of DigitalMedia .
- @VincentH81: You should see me. —Grlucas (talk) 10:17, 3 October 2019 (EDT)
Journal 11, October 2, 2019
The assigned text Ted Nelson's Computer Lib/Dream Machines was a very interesting look and gave me a different look as to what being digital is while keeping the important aspects alive. [10] new media to me is the forms of media that have been created with the addition of advancing television broadcasting and the internet. Sugata Mitra fully supported my idea of what I believe new media is. The ted talk taught me to Look at learning If you allow education to self organize then learning emerges. [11] It's not about making learning happen it's about letting it happen. SOLE ( self organized learning environment ) definitely a great example of digital media. It supports what I believe it is is digital media . The sole action from the kids in England and Australia was mind blowing . The kids working together trying to figure out what's next with no one telling them what to do is so far ahead of their time. Just providing them with the tools and letting them figure it out. Basically leaving the kids alone to figure out is a greater way of learning than telling someone do this do that and turn it in. When you explore and get to figure things out on your own that's when you really learn. The future for learning is always evolving, kids tapping into innate sense of wonder and working together is the future and it teaches kids how to communicate effectively and help each other.
- @VincentH81: Did you proofread? Please make a point of signing up for a face-to-face session. I'm requiring this for you. —Grlucas (talk) 11:34, 7 October 2019 (EDT)
Journal 12 , October 6, 2019
A Rape In Cyberspace, October 7, 2019
William Gibson coined the term cyberspace in 1982 and he is also known for brainstorming and writing about Virtual Reality before it really existed. [12] . Until the start of the internet Cyber was used in the formation of words relating to computers, computer network and virtual reality. The prefix cyber originated from Cybernetics which comes from the greek term Helmsman and is defined as the study of mechanical and electronic systems designed to replace human systems. Also after watching You Only Live Twice: Virtual Reality Meets Real World in Second Life also speaks on cyber and states that it's still prevalent in today's time on the internet.
A Rape in Cyberspace was an interesting read! [13] It talks about a cyberrape by an avatar character Mr. Bungle. He went against 2 other members in a virtual community. He basically had no permission to do anything to the characters and he did anyway, he was making these 2 other members perform violent sexual acts to themselves and they named this crime Voodoo Doll . They called the crime Voodoo Doll because Mr. Bungle had the ability to attribute actions to other characters that their users did not authorize. The message I received from this article written by Julian Dibbell from a new media standpoint is that it explores between what is real and what is virtual and things that happen in one can affect the other.[14] The process of how to handle an event of this incident was kind of how it would be handled in real life. Also the sense of democracy and community available on the MUD is quite amazing considering none of the people have met in real life. I believe that in real life they wouldn't gotten away with that crime, but since it was in the virtual world it's a totally different ball game.
Closer Look Second Life, October 13th, 2019
According to Sherry Turkle "Role playing games are able to serve in this evocative capacity precisely because they are not simple escapes from the real to the unreal,but because they stand between both in and not in real life.[15]
Second Life was an amazing experience! According to Patrick Flink SL has been used in both undergraduate, graduate, and even language-learning courses.[16] When I created my avatar I decided to dress him in the manner that I was dressed at the time, relaxed in a shirt and some casual shorts. At first it was very hard to get anyone to interact with me, I literally finished the training and walked around for about 30 minutes saying Hi to everyone and everyone was walking away from me and ignoring me. I'm not going to lie at first I was a bit agitated but finally I got around a few people and stated " Hi guys im a student and I would like to get to know one of you guys for a project im doing" and someone finally responded and said " sure lol ". He was dressed in some casual clothes I first asked was it okay if I used his name for the project he agreed. His name was "Elliot" he said he was 24 and he had just recently joined. He said that he was on second life because he wanted to meet new virtual friends and learn better english because his first language spanish. Overall the experience was really nice and I enjoyed the interview with Elliot he even wished me the best on me covering him. My final analysis of my avatar was very casual and laid back the outfit they gave us was pretty ridiculous it was like a striped shirt with some khaki's so I decided to just dress down for my experience.
Second Life and the readings definitely opened my eyes more about Being Digital. I feel like they definitely coincide because new media is creating opportunities and that's exactly what second life did create a virtual experience to do what I want, speak to who I want and not be affected in real life.
Ludology and Narratology October, 17 2019
Ludology can be defined as the study of video games. Video games are much more active than movies and television. They operate different because of their interactive ability. Narratology can be defined as the study of narrative and narrative structure and the ways that these affect our perception. What stuck out to me while watching Janet Murray " Dramatic Agency: The next Evolution of storytelling" was when she said Dramatic Agency is the pleasure we feel when we can actively engage with the fiction world and dramatic agency also gives us an emotion identification. I would have to agree the rush that goes through my body when creating a new player in the virtual world while also dressing and making it what I want it to be. Sometimes people look to the fiction world to escape the outside reality that they live in. We ( the users and players ) can create any narrative/story that we want inside this virtual worlds and that's another reason I believe that virtual reality has become so popular. Overall I do believe there is need for both Narratology and Ludology, ludologist typically focus on the gameplay itself and narratologists look at the narrative of the game.[17]
Narratology vs Ludology further research October 17, 2019
I am not big on video games like I used to be back in my younger days. The video games I vividly remember playing had some type of story line. My favorite video game that I can recall playing is Grand Theft Auto. These games are very violent and rated R so I honestly have no clue why I was 7 years old playing it faithfully all day, everyday on my Playstation 2. I love playing games that has a story line behind it. Grand Theft Auto was that and more it let the users pick and decide what missions we want to participate in and also gave us the freedom to go about those missions the way we wanted. After reading the the assigned text I'm all on board with narratology, Henry Jenkins made a great point stating that to basically get a better understanding of the games we play we have to first understand the story and narrative the game is offering us.[18] With further research I also learned every game even chess is considered a narrative and everything a game resembles can be analyzed just like a novel.[19] In conclusion I honestly feel like the idea of ludology vs. narratology really shouldn't be a big of an argument as it is because in reality they are two forces that work together to create the world's most famous games.
- @VincentH81: You must clean up your references. —Grlucas (talk) 11:03, 22 October 2019 (EDT)
Learning Through Dream Machines October 27, 2019
Ted Nelson's Computer Lib/Dream Machines tells us that when we look at Being Digital it is really just using a digital device as a tool to benefit learning and thinking. Mr. Nelson's views totally backed what my original idea of what New Media is. New media is really just about working together and learning through the digital world with hopes of improvement.[20] Sugata Mitra also supported my idea of New Media in his Ted talk when he introduced the SOLE idea ( self organized learning environment ) The idea itself was having the students collaborate with each other for learning purposes without a teacher in sight. The future for learning is always evolving, kids tapping into their innate sense of wonder and working together is the future and it teaches kids how to communicate effectively and help each other.
Since I decided to tap back into this subject for my open week post the additional readings and research that I read really helped me understand more about being digital. With further research I did learn that when looking at the dream machines side of things it helps you understand what the computer is really there for and how it is built to make your thoughts become reality, but it can sometimes affect your real life learning abilities according to Bruce Tognazzini[21]. Also these ideas provided by Nelson still provide a hacker spirit because they are all trying to make technology better and allow people to thoroughly search for more information.[22]
Revolution OS revisitation October 27,2019
After weeks of pondering what my project article was going to be I finally decided on Revolution OS. Out of all the Ted Talks and readings this one stuck with me the most and I also didn't do good on my first journal entry post so I'm giving it another shot.
Revolution OS was an amazing eye opener when talking about proprietary software vs. open-source. open-source is an open software that gives you the option to share software with multiple people under a contract and the original owner gets to give permission and rights to whoever they want for any reason. Open source requires that no one can discriminate against a group in not sharing the edited code or hinder others from editing their already-edited work. proprietary software Is pretty much the complete opposite of open software, It is any software that is copyrighted and has limits against use. Selling and editing that software is prohibited by its publisher and people involved with the software. Richard Stallman stated in the Revolution documentary that people like stuff that is easy to access with no problems, with open source you have alot more freedom the ball is in your court.. If you use any type of technology software you are very aware of Open software and proprietary software we use them pretty often. I do see the importance of Proprietary software because not everyone wants everybody to have access and modify what is already given. The importance of Open software when it comes to quality is that users tend to feel in general that open source software gets closest to what users want because those users can have a hand in making it as perfect as they want. [23] Examples of open software can include WordPress,Mozilla Firefox and Audacity. Some examples of proprietary software can include Microsoft Windows and Adobe Photoshop. Even though these 2 softwares are set in place, while doing further research I learned that Richard Stallman stated that his goal was to make a software system that would be free for anyone who could use it, calling for volunteers to donate time, money, programs, and equipment. Which I don't think is a bad idea, Richard was truly a genius ahead of his time when he stated that, even though it has yet to happen there are plenty open source software and proprietary software that's beneficial to the new media culture.[24]
- @VincentH81: Open Source Vs. Proprietary Software was a very interesting topic to learn about for me. I think that Richard Stallman made some good points that people like to have access to anything. I get from his point that all things should be open source because it' help other people. However, there are something that should be kept private such as proprietary software because some things just need to be private and not open to the public for a variety of reasons. So, there's just need to be a stable balance with that.Vada.amerson 18:14, 27 October 2019 (EDT)
- @VincentH81: I think Stallman was also wise to think of having free software for anyone because some software is not that cheap if you think about it. I like that he is using that technique in hopes of persuading more individuals to want to use software more. Jameiladudley (talk) 21:06, 27 October 2019 (EDT)Jameiladudley
ReflectionPost December, 8 2019
This course was my first experience with Wikipedia and to be frank it was torture in the begging up the middle of the semester. I can't lie I really struggled for the first half and after the face to face I got a better understanding, hopefully it wasn't too late! Overall I really enjoyed the challenge, sometimes more than others! My contribution to " Being Digital" was basically to give it some life. It honestly was a dead profile to me and I did the best I could to make it come alive. I added a new section which basically touched on the impact that Being Digital had in the past and in the future. Negroponte is such a historical figure in the technology world, his predictions and contributions will never be forgotten. I was so glad I was able to add more information to the page and give proper respect to what he had done to the digital society. It was a little hard to find relevant information to add to the information already provided without repeating what was already there. Ultimately I feel as though I added what was missing to the page. I'm glad I decided to do this topic for my final article because I'm really passionate about the evolution of technology and where it's going and i don't feel like we would be going in this direction without Negroponte. Even though Wikipedia was tough to navigate at first I can respect anyone who decides to take time out of their lives to give accurate information for the whole world to see. The fact that anyone who is passionate about a subject can come and add more information is amazing! That's what Wikipedia is about sharing and exchanging information and Wikipedia is one of the greatest examples of Being Digital. I would love to edit some more Wikipedia pages in the future, it was a great experience. I would like to thank Dr. Lucas for his patience, even him setting up a face to face meet this semester, it gave me a better understanding and I really appreciate that! If all else fails and things don't go well with my work, I will be seeing you again next semester!
- ↑ Lucas 2013.
- ↑ Bush 1945.
- ↑ Licklider 1960.
- ↑ Mcluhan 2003, p. 203.
- ↑ Negroponte 1995, p. 25.
- ↑ "Hackers vs Crackers: Easy to Understand Exclusive Difference". EDUCBA. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ↑ Lessig 2008, p. 90.
- ↑ Jenkins 2010.
- ↑ Keen 2007, p. 4.
- ↑ Nelson 1974, p. 303.
- ↑ Mitra 2013.
- ↑ Gibson 2019.
- ↑ A Rape in Cyberspace 2019.
- ↑ Dibbell 1993.
- ↑ Turkle 1994.
- ↑ Flink & Spring 2019, p. 33.
- ↑ Kokonis 2014.
- ↑ Jenkins 2004.
- ↑ Narratology vs Ludology & Game Studies.
- ↑ Nelson 1974, p. 309.
- ↑ Tognazzini 1993.
- ↑ Stallman 2002.
- ↑ Noyes 2010.
- ↑ Stallman 1985.
- Dibbell, Julian (1945). "A Rape in Cyberspace". juliandibbell.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- Jenkins, Henry (2010). "TEDxNYED - Henry Jenkins". youtube.com. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- Jenkins, Henry (2004). "Game Design as Narrative Architecture". In Wardrip-Fruin; Harrigan (eds.). First Person. p. 118–130.
- Kokonis, Michalis (1 December 2014). "Intermediality between Games and Fiction: The "Ludology vs. Narratology" Debate in Computer Game Studies: A Response to Gonzalo Frasca". 9. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- Keen, Andrew (2007). The cult of the amateur : how today's internet is killing our culture (1st ed.). Doubleday/Currency.
- Lessig, Lawrence (2008). Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy. New York: Penguin.
- Licklider, J.C.R. "J.C.R Licklider". Retrieved 8 September 2019.
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- Nelson, Ted (1974). "Computer Lib / Dream Machines". In Wardrip-Fruin; Montfort (eds.). NMR.
- Negroponte, Nicholas (1984). "Nicholas Negroponte in 1984 5 predictions from 1984". ted.com. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
- Noyes, Katherine; Linux, PCWorld; News, Open-Source (2010). "10 Reasons Open Source Is Good for Business". PCWorld. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- Stallman, Richard (2002). "The Hacker Community and Ethics: An Interview with Richard M. Stallman". GNU Operating System. Free Software Foundation. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
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The First Baptist Church brings the world to Kitimat: all proceeds to benefit artisans in developing countries.
Kitimat, BC November 21-23, the Kitimat First Baptist Church will invest in the lives of artisans around the world by selling exquisite handcrafted gifts and home decor. Every handicraft at a Ten Thousand Villages sale has been given life by the hands of a skilled craftsperson and reflects the traditions and creativity of its maker. To hold one of these works thoughtfully in your hand is to connect with an artisan who is shaping a better life in their home and community.
By holding this sale, were giving customers in Kitimat a chance to buy unique products while helping people in developing countries meet basic needs for themselves and their families, says Simon Camazzola, sale organizer.
The event, to be held at the First Baptist Church, offers a unique opportunity for citizens in Kitimat to learn more about skilled artisans in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and invest in their world by shopping Fair Trade.
In its over 30 years of hosting this event, the sale will showcase a beautiful assortment of unique, handmade gifts, jewellery, home décor and personal accessories from Ten Thousand Villages a shopping experience you wont want to miss!
Thursday, November 21 9:30 am 6:00 pm
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police say a man is in critical condition after he was shot during a home invasion in the Feltonville neighborhood of Philadelphia Friday night.
The shooting happened on the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue around 8:45 p.m.
Police say the 56-year-old man was shot once in the head by two men wearing black ski masks.
The victim was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center. The shooting remains under investigation.


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Throughout the month of April I am taking a break from writing in order to focus on other things. As a result I am re-posting some of my most popular articles.
Every person experiences times of sadness and hopelessness, times universally felt by the rich and the poor, the famous and the unknown, men and women, grownups and children.
The beautiful truth is that there is hope for you and me.
I often use the YouVersion bible app on my iPhone. Two weeks ago they advertised that each person who began a three-week devotional plan and completed it on time would be entered in a drawing for one of five iPad minis.
I almost always read the bible in the mornings and pray, but my humanity got the best of me and I started a devotional just because I could have a remote chance of winning an iPad mini. I chose the Lead Like Jesus plan put together by Ken Blanchard.
God had other plans, I am convinced.
Earlier this week the Scripture for the plan was 2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV):
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
This verse blew my mind.
Just the first four words are enough for my times of doubt:
And God is able.
Paul goes on, however, to explain that all of God's grace is available to each and every one of us who is a believer. Grace is when you receive something you do not deserve. Grace is what you need to get through a difficult situation or to forgive someone who has harmed you.
The rest of the verse drives home the fact that this grace is available everywhere all of the time in order for me to have "all sufficiency," or contentment, allowing me to thrive in doing good work.
I do not get angry; generally I am very cool headed. A few days later, though, a minor incident had me seething. I had to go on a long walk to cool off.
In the middle of that walk this Scripture came back to my mind and I began to ask God to do this for me, to make all of his grace abound for me in this situation at this time. I had been trying to have peace on my own all morning and had failed miserably.
Five minutes later I was completely at peace. God did what he said he would because he will always keep his promises and my desire was his desire.
Does God always answer the way we want him to? No. But 2 Corinthians 9:8 is a promise, and God cannot deny his promises. He must fulfill them because Paul says elsewhere that in Jesus Christ every promise is "Yes."
The next time I hit a hard situation I have a new plan:
- Admit to God I am unable to remedy the issue or bring about the desired result.
- Pray for him to fulfill his promise in 2 Corinthians 9:8.
- Ask for guidance on what to do next.
If you are a believer there are no impossible situations, no times or places where God cannot help and rescue you.
If you are still undecided about following God, let this verse remind you that no one and no place and no time is out of God's reach.
Where do you need to apply 2 Corinthians 9:8 in your own life?


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I've written about this year's Hot Docs selections. Two of them are about the future in their own way – I Am Breathing and Future My Love, both of which I've written about in Entertainment Maven. The Other two are about how their subjects are trying to save the world. The first in the latter group is James Franco and Travis Mathews' Interior: Leather Bar, which I wrote about for The Film Experience (link below).
The second is Michal Marczak's Fuck For Forest. I totally forgot that doc's third Canadian connection. In the movie we see the titular group's clashes against some of the people during the Berlin SlutWalk, a global movement that started when two Toronto police officers held a seminar in York University telling the co-eds not to dress slutty to avoid rape. Some of SlutWalk's 2.5th feminist movement marchers sees FFF's aggressively pro-sexual recruitment tendencies as anti-women, which is a totally understandable angle in seeing the former group. Click here to read my post on Entertainment Maven and judge for yourself if the doc – or my writing :S – gives these misunderstood idealists any justice.
Related articles
- Hot Docs: Interior. Leather Bar. (thefilmexperience.net)
InsideOut '11: Advocate for Fagdom
The Advocate For Fagdom, about the life and work of Toronto film director Bruce LaBruce, is structurally a bad film. It uses clips of LaBruce's films that discredits him as scatter brained. The interview subjects explain the provocateur's work and doing so aimlessly, eventually going off into diatribes about an idea of queerdom and making LaBruce its main representative. A subject even audaciously claims that the shock audiences and actors get from LaBruce's work is because male actors are more 'shy' about performing nudity and sexuality than their female counterparts.
Nonetheless, I just can't write this movie off because LaBruce is essentially interesting. The POV footage of LaBruce's hometown are raw and endearing. That there's one subject who actually discourages LaBruce's use of the latter's experimental film influences. That John Waters talking censorship in Ontario is actually pretty funny. He also talks about the men in LaBruce's early work with clips that surprisingly aren't gratuitous. And yes, we probably share the same taste in men. The film is a good introduction to the man, which the only thing it needs to be. 3/5.
Related articles
- Hot Docs 2011 (jwhyteappleby.wordpress.com)
Defending the Indefensible
Anniversary post!
Andrew and Sasha James e-mailed me this press release, brightening up my day.
Andrew Parker and Toronto Underground Cinema proudly present the DEFENDING THE INDEFENSIBLE film series starting MARCH 4, 2011.
Film criticism is a strange business these days. In years prior to the rise of the Internet, it seemed like only a select few knowledgeable film critics held sway over the fickle viewing public. Now, it seems as if everyone is entitled to voicing their opinions no matter how strange or unpopular they might be. These conversations have lead to more heated arguments about films that in many cases, might not even be worth talking about. Even the most marginal of films can inspire passionate arguments amongst defenders and detractors. With that in mind Toronto blogger Andrew Parker devised the idea for the DEFENDING THE INDEFENSIBLE film series: a monthly exploration of films that time has either been unkind to or overlooked (or possibly should never be seen again) hosted by local film scholars, writers, and bloggers and designed to better educate the public that film criticism still matters even at it's silliest.
After lengthy correspondence with several local film writers and various local film buffs, Andrew cultivated a list of suggestions of films that were liked by very few, but could be defended by one singular person very well. From this new list of films Andrew went back to the same writers and asked which of the films the other writers hated the most. Each screening will have a pair of local critics squaring off one on one in a discussion of some of the most divisive films in recent memory.
How it works:
-The evening will be hosted by an emcee that cannot stand the film screening that evening. This person will come on stage first to explain just why the film the audience is about to see is terrible and why the evening's main presenter is wrong to defend it. This is all in good-natured fun and it will be dealt with in both a humourous and analytical fashion. The evenings should be thought of as a film school version of Fight Club crossed with the bravado of a professional wrestling match with a dash of old school Siskel and Ebert.
-Following the introduction by the evening's host, our defender will take the stage and explain why the film about to be screened is a good film. This is an uphill battle not only because they are following someone who just blasted the movie about to be screened, but also because simply saying a film is entertaining is not a good explanation. All defenses must be grounded in some sort of close viewing of the film or in some sort of film theory. All defenses must be based somewhat in fact and no one can coast on the entertainment value of a film alone.
-The film will then be screened (in 35mm whenever possible and applicable) and following the film, the emcee and defender will once again take the stage for a brief recap of their arguments before turning over questioning to the audience that just viewed the film. For one of the first times ever in a public forum, a film writer will have to defend an unpopular viewpoint to the very public they have been writing for in the first place. Knowing that some people do not want to sit through these films for a second time, a special offer will be made to those who want to join in the discussion to come in after the film has screened to ask questions for a reduced admission price of $2 (all of which will be given to charity).
DEFENDING THE INDEFENSIBLE will be held once a month (on Fridays) at the TORONTO UNDERGROUND CINEMA(186 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario). Admission is $10 per screening with a portion of the proceeds to go to charities agreed upon by the evening's emcee and defender. Much like Celebrity Jeopardy these people have been gracious enough to donate their time and energy for some truly great causes. People wishing to join the discussion, but not watch the film will be admitted at the end of the film for $2 to join in the Q&A session, all of which will be donated to the charities being represented that evening. All tickets available at the door with no advanced ticketing. Some films will also include special guests involved with the making of the films being screened and some screenings will also include bonus auctions for various charities.
(Films to be shown on 35mm when available. Films and Guests are subject to change.)
March 4th: Special Series Opening Double Bill ($15 double bill)
7pm: Alien Resurrection, Defended by Norman Wilner (Now, MSN). Hosted by John Semley (Torontoist, amongst others)
9:30pm: Freddy Got Fingered, Defended by John Semley. Hosted by Norman Wilner
Let me interject here. Through their Twitters, John Semley and Norman Wilner were warming up their snarky knuckles for this night. Their passive aggressive banter is already awesome online and I can't wait to see in person.
And now, a sentence or three that will result in me never getting hired in any major publication in Toronto: You guys are both kinda cute, one of you is a marry and the other's a boff, but keep the shirts on. No one wants to see that. And yes, that's in the context of seeing them both before and after seeing 'horsecock' on a big screen.
Moving on…
April 1st: Special April Fool's Day Critic Battle Royale
7pm MacGruber, Featuring Will Sloan (The Varsity, Exclaim), Adam Nayman (Eye Weekly), Norman Wilner, and many more. Special guests and prizes!
April 15th: One of Our Own Night
7pm Speed Racer Defended by Toronto Underground Cinema's Animation Series coordinator Peter Kuplowsky. Hosted by Adam Nayman
May 20th: The Tag Team Title Match
7pm Observe and Report Defended by Will Sloan and series creator Andrew Parker. Hosted by John Semley and Adam Nayman
June 24th: Ashton Kutcher Appreciation Night
7pm The Butterfly Effect Defended by Adam Nayman. Hosted by Norman Wilner.
And so forth. To my Toronto readers, come! To my readers who don't live in Toronto, still come. I'll write about further dates and movies as written in the press release and updates.
Scott Pilgrim: A Bibliography
Un Chien Andalou (1927) – Starting in one place and ending in another.
Looney Tunes (1930-1969) – Pointed out by Brad Brevet. Fight captions, as well as Scott leaving through the window.
A Star is Born '37 – Lights on a cityscape far-ish away ?
The Lady Eve (1941) – Barbara Stanwyck reveals her many – fictional – exes to her new husband on public transportation. In the original graphic novel, Ramona does this on the Yonge-Finch subway train. Ha!
Singin' in the Rain (1952) – Goofball bursts through painted backdrop. Also, love triangle between histrionic and 'intellectual.'
The Searchers (1956) – Roxy Richter is Scar and Michael Cera is John Wayne and Jeffrey Hunter in the same person?
Vertigo (1958) – John's Ferren's thin white whirlpool. [ETA: Also, zoom in dolly out when Scott and Lucas Lee run to each other and fight.]
Pillow Talk (1959) – Split screen, especially in phone conversations.
Richard Lester's films (1964 – ) Jason Anderson interviewed Edgar Wright who talked about four critics who compared the movie to Lester's films.
Eraserhead (1977) – The white screen.
Hausu (1977) – Asian schoolgirls, one of whom is named Kung Fu, and thus, kicks ass.
Star Wars (1977) – I can't believe it took me days to realize the swords. Fucking duh!
The Last Waltz (1978) – Sex Bob Omb plays empty room. Also, Young Neil looks like a young Neil Young.
[ETA] Hair (1979) Medium (?) close-up of Knives Chau's (Ellen Wong) image panning from right to left just like the Asian girl singing 'Walking in Space.'
Phantom of the Paradise (1980) – Evil rock band contract deals. Final fight scene in rock venue where, SPOILER, both men technically die.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1989) – Scott apparently modeled between Ferris and the other guy.
"Seinfeld" (1990) – I didn't know Jerry was gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Poison (1991) – A gay guy and a straight in sleeping in the same bed?
Riki-Oh (1991) – Hero fights hunks first before fighting skinny Asian dudes. What the fuck is up with that?
Dracula '92 – Enemy evaporates at will?
The Big Lebowski (1998) Dream sequence portraying altitude and doors and love.
Rushmore (1998) – Dweeb in a love triangle between white girl and Asian.
American Beauty (1999) – But instead of roses, there's a shower of hearts.
Fight Club (1999) – Protagonist fights many enemies and eventually has a fight with SPOILER himself.
High Fidelity (2000) – Pretentious CD store with rude customer service – the Sonic Boom people are nice, by the way – and movie about exes and the one true love.
Romeo Must Die (2000) – Guy uses girl to fight other girl, or the other way around.
ETA: Harry Potter (film series) (2001-2011) – Scott's sister says 'It's been over a year since you got dumped by "she who will not be named."'
Gerry (2002) – Hazy desert scene. Dead white boy.
Phone Booth (2002) – By the way, there is no phone booth like that in Bloor and Bathurst.
"Arrested Development" (2003) – Apparently Michael Cera and the lesbian ex dated in a string of episodes.
Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) – Animation interludes depicting violent childhood. Also, fight between velvety voiced white girl and shout-y Asian. [ETA: Scott fighting Lucas Lee's stunt doubles remind me of the Crazy 88.]
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) – Pirates are in this year!
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – Dweeb hooks up with girl who changes her hair colour a lot.
Shaun of the Dead (2004) – MegaScott kinda looks like Zombie Ed.
The Fantastic Four (2005) – Chris Evans. Good actor.
The Last Winter (2006) – CGI air animals? We've probably seen this before.
Superman (2006) – The unrecognizable Brandon Routh.
[ETA] Juno (2007) – Michael Cera probably loses his movie virginity for the first time here.
Let the Right One In (2008) – The snow and swings. Also, ovaries > balls.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) – Jason Schwartzman kinda plays a superhero ?
Up in the Air (2009) – Anna Kendrick reuses her archetypal role as the younger but sane one.
Chloe (2010) – Movie about Toronto, awesome architecture, creepy phone calls.
Armond White is correct, okay? There are tons of movie references. If I wanna over-read these references, most of the recognizable are from movies made in the past decade, which means that these movies are worth referring to. Despite my pessimism, new movies aren't so bad after all.
Yes, it underperformed at the box office, probably because of apprehensions, as Peter Martin points out, that the references do target the 'video game generation.' The first reference I pointed out is from 1927. I don't know if that helps 'people over 30' to be herded into the theatres, but if I could see a relationship to pop culture before video games, hopefully someone else will.
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The Luminous Kate Winslet
I realized how well April Wheeler (Kate Winslet) is photographed in Sam Mendes' Revolutionary Road. She's often wearing white or bright colours. Summer colours, like she's on a permanent summer vacation in the Hamptons, or stuck in heaven. Or more than likely sitting or standing near a window. Frank Wheeler (Leonardo di Caprio) has a beautiful wife and so did director Sam Mendes, and the latter wanted to show that off. And it's like there's light within her but, as per the movie, I have the feeling that that light in her is clamped down.
Revolutionary Road is gonna be screening at the Revue Cinema at 7 tonight, with an introduction and post-screening discussion led by Toronto critic Geoff Pevere. I'm still wondering whether I'm going or not. I don't particularly wanna slit my wrists tonight. I also don't wanna see couples masochistically watching the movie and coming out talking about the performances, because they don't wanna talk about Frank and April's relationship. I also think about the numerous casting possibilities if this movie have been greenlighted earlier (Paul and Joanne, Mia and Robert, Jessica and William, Julianne and Dennis). I'll give the movie another shot, and hopefully, so will you.
Away From Her
In one the first scenes of "Away From Her," Fiona Anderson (Julie Christie) puts a pan on a freezer. There's no music to put this action in context. Fiona's obliviousness and her husband Grant's (Gordon Pinsent, voice of God) confusion add to the mix of what I felt as an audience. Do I react in shock? Burst in inappropriate laughter?
After that scene in the kitchen and other after that she is aware of being hit by Alzheimer's and its consequences and warns Grant about the latter. At times she walks within a room like a ghost, mourning lost memory without crying over it. There is a repeated shot of her looking lost in her vast snowy backyard. The minimal use of the film score, the lack of overwrought crying scenes. Mostly, this movie's approach is about what's not being given nor shown nor heard, letting the audience react in their personal way.
I'm thinking of other actresses that might be able to pull of the character, Canadian ones. Mary Walsh would rock the skiing scene. But Julie Christie is a solid statue as Fiona and doesn't let go, as they say. No one can do elegance like the kind she puts into her character.
That sounds a little dreary to many of you, but there's some verbally aggressive yet sometimes comic anger from the characters, especially the women. Fiona gives Grant the worst goodbye ever. Miss Montpellier (Wendy Crewson) condescends to him. Kristy gives him a torrential speech about the obliviousness of men, out of character for archetypal customer service characters. Marian's (Olympia Dukakis) is just rough yet likable. The men get in on the action too. Grant comments on seeing his wife in the aged home, and Fiona's new boyfriend Aubrey (Michael Murphy) can do so much with a look.
You can look at the film as Grant's world crumbling just as much as its implied gender dynamics. He's learning about women and female anger and unwritten institutions of womanhood that he's been oblivious to. Through Fiona's degenerative condition, Fiona, Grant and the supporting characters in their lives are feeling the end, and therefore things must be said and revealed.
It's also a 'Canadian story for Americans' narrative, which shows especially in Marion's words like 'Kamloops, BC' 'Canadian Tire.' The whole room knew where Kamloops is. There's also the retired hockey commentator who gives some of the best moments of the film.
The only flaw of this movie is when Grant uses a metaphor to describe Alzheimer's, like light switches in the house turning off one at a time. Then the film shows their house and the lights turn off the way Grant has described. I believe in showing or telling by not both. The rest of it is a story about loss with comic relief, surprising for director Sarah Polley's reputation.
Carlton Cinema, reopening
ph. Jonathan Loek for BlogTO
Ah, the Carlton. You have given me fond memories. Seeing "Ballast" by myself, Seeing "The Damned United" by myself. To clarify, 'by myself' doesn't mean I didn't go with someone, it means I was the only one in the room. I could text people, move seats. I'm gonna rephrase Norman Wilner that the Carlton was where short run art movies stayed for months. Watching the movies I listed above felt like discovering it, and yes, it's a little sad that the movies I've listed above weren't seen by more people despite the greatest performances and visual uniqueness packed in those films. The setting and circumstances might have helped that feeling of discovery.
There's also seeing "House of Sand," the first movie I saw in that theatre, and "Road to Guantanamo," both were pieces of crap. I watched one after the other with my family. It made me realize that not all foreign films are good and that Showcase lied to me. My sister and I decided that the movie theatre is cursed with bad foreign films, vowed to never come. However, the Carlton kept luring me in and I kept coming.
There's also seeing either "Son of Rambow" and "How My Parents Went on Vacation," both great movies by the way, and losing my glasses in watching either of those movies – I never found them and never got them replaced. Don't tell mom. I also saw "Bright Star" there which is one of the best movies I've seen.
Tonight my schedule should have been "Away From Her" and "Julie and Julia" but knowing that Atom Egoyan will be there and I haven't seen him at the Cinematheque, this is my chance to bother him about "Chloe."
Tonight will also be my first time downtown since the weekend. Although I tweeted about last weekend furiously I haven't said a word about it here. I don't know how sad I'll feel seeing my city's scars but I still wanna see it and I feel like a coward not being there for her at her worst.
This entry is also the first one I've written since the weekend and planning to back to the Carlton got my energy back. The next entry will be one on "Mean Girls."


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[Meta] Why the filters, such as Most Active and Newest, are not accurately sorting the threads?
I don't know if the forums count as a Litmus product or not, so I'm assuming it's not, and it's just a public online forum. I also don't know where to categorize this thread in.
When I click on "Newest", I should be expecting all of the threads sorted by descending order from the most recent to the least recent. But the actual results show a list of unordered threads. As of writing, the first thread is created 15 hours ago, the second thread is 21 minutes ago, and the third thread is created 4 hours ago. It's the threads not ordered that's making me confused.
The same goes for Most Active, which I would be expecting threads with recent activities to be sorted to the top of the list. Maybe I'm not understanding how it was sorted, are the threads sorted at all? Is it based on how recent posts are replied, or is it based on how many comments?
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A selection of IRB decisions is available on the
Canadian Legal Information Institute's (CanLII) website.
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is Canada's largest independent administrative tribunal. Every year, the Board renders more than 40,000 decisions on refugee protection and immigration matters.
Under the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, hearings before the
IRB are generally held in public. A case may be heard in private when there is a serious possibility that the life, liberty and security of a person will be endangered if the proceeding is held in public, or for reasons of fairness or public security, as set out in section 166 of the Act.
When a case is heard in private, the decision and reasons are "sanitized". That is, all the information that could identify the person who is the subject of the proceedings is replaced by "XXX".
Persuasive decisions are decisions that have been identified by a division head (the Deputy Chairperson of the Refugee Protection Division, the Refugee Appeal Division, the Immigration Division or the Immigration Appeal Division) as being of persuasive value in developing the jurisprudence of a particular division. These decisions are well written, provide clear, complete and concise reasons with respect to the particular element that is considered to have persuasive value, and consider all of the relevant issues in a case. Accordingly, members are encouraged to rely upon persuasive decisions in the interests of consistency and effective decision-making. This consistency also helps parties and counsel prepare for proceedings before the
IRB, and may encourage early resolution without a hearing, where appropriate.
The use of persuasive decisions enables the
IRB to move toward a consistent application of the law in a transparent manner. Their designation promotes efficiency in the hearing and reasons writing process by making use of quality work done by colleagues.
Decision makers are not required to explain their decision not to apply a persuasive decision.
VA9-02166(December 2010) |
Revoked (November 2014) In this
decision, the claimant asserts that he has been and will be persecuted by the Sri Lankan army, government officials and paramilitary agents associated with the Sri Lankan government if he returns to Sri Lanka because he is a member of a particular social group of 'young male Tamils from northern Sri Lanka'. He also claimed a nexus to the Convention grounds of perceived political opinion and nationality. | Notice of Identification
TA6-07453(May 2008) |
Revoked (November 2014) This
decision has persuasive value in regard to claimants from Mexico seeking protection due to their fear that the Mexican state is unable to protect them from criminality by common criminals because of corruption within the police. The reasons cite the documentary evidence which relates to state protection and conclude with a finding that for such claimants, adequate state protection is available. | Notice of Identification
Following are links to select refugee appeal decisions that the IRB deems noteworthy for meeting one or more of the following criteria:
Decisions identified here will be prefaced by a short introduction. All published Refugee Appeal Division decisions are available on
Decision No. MB7-10167
Decision No. TB7-15366
Decision No. TB7-12465
Decision No. VB6-03878
Decision No. VB8-04337
Decision No. VB8-05618
These latest RAD Reasons of Interest (RROIs) model a point-first approach to reasons-writing. Point-first writing is a reader-focused approach that improves the quality, simplicity and clarity of written decisions. By honing in on determinative issues and using overviews and headings to guide readers, the point-first approach leads to concise reasons that are quicker to write and easy to understand. RAD members are developing their point-first styles, so please have a look at these examples and stay tuned for more to come!
Decision TB7-12633
This decision models a practical approach to assessing credibility based on knowledge of the Falun Gong practice in China. The appellant was found not to be credible due to her inability to demonstrate a level of knowledge comparable to her alleged practice.
Decisions No. MB8-13243
This decision models a practical approach to assessing generalized risk versus personalized risk in a case involving criminality in Haiti. The decision focuses on credibility and the sufficiency of objective evidence.
Decision No. TB8-05173
This decision examines the issue of negative credibility inferences drawn from implausibility findings. It highlights that plausibility findings should be made "only in the clearest of cases." In this appeal, the RAD has substituted a positive determination for the RPD's rejection of a claim for refugee protection.
Decision No. TB7-07363
This decision considers a domestic violence claim through the lens of
Guideline 4 - Women Refugee Claimants Fearing Gender-Related Persecution.
Decision No. MB6-06938
This decision considers the question of family unity and the best interests of the child in a case involving an American-born child of Haitian parents.
Decision No. MB7-22589
This decision provides a thorough analysis of exclusion under Article 1E of the Refugee Convention in the case of a Haitian claimant with permanent resident status in Brazil.
Decision No. TB7-12847 (Jamaica) and
Decision No. MB5-03341 (Sri Lanka) These decisions examine credibility findings through the lens of the
Chairperson's Guideline 9: Proceedings Before the IRB Involving Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression.
Decision No. TB7-04608 (Turkey)
This decision provides a thorough overview of the political situation in Turkey as it relates to Hizmet followers.
Decision No. VB6-04568 / 1F(a)
This decision provides a thorough exclusion analysis pursuant to Article 1F(a) of the Refugee Convention.
Decision no. VB8-01757
This decision considers the principle of
stare decisis (following legal precedent) and the jurisdiction of the RAD to give directions to the RPD in its reasons for decision.
TB7-16268 (March 2018) |
Notice of Identification (February 2019) This persuasive decision outlines the steps that can be taken in an analysis of similar Basis of Claim narratives in a transparent and fair manner.
Jurisprudential Guides are policy instruments that support consistency in adjudicating cases which share essential similarities. A Jurisprudential Guide serves to build a Division's jurisprudence upon well-reasoned decisions.
TB7-19851 (July 2018) This Jurisprudential Guide addresses internal flight alternatives in major cities in south and central Nigeria for claimants fleeing non-state actors.
Decision TB7-19851
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Built circa 1920, the exterior of this grand old federal style mansion in Chestnut Hill had been covered in many layers of old hazardous lead based paint. Old Village completely removed the lead paint then repainted the exterior in classic white.
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The Swettenham Arms always offers a generous selection of award winning real ales, continental lagers, beers, ciders and high quality wines from around the world for your enjoyment.
Newly Refurbished Bar
Our bar has had a major refit using the latest dispensing equipment to ensure that every pint is delivered in tip top condition. That means you can now enjoy our range of real ales, lagers, ciders and Guinness all perfectly poured, in cosy surroundings.
Wine by the glass or bottle, beers, ales, ciders, speciality gin and a wide range of soft drinks: click here to download a full drinks list.
Cask Marque Accreditation
We take as much pride in our ales as we do in our food and we have the greatest pleasure in informing you that we have been presented the Cask Marque accreditation that is only awarded to the handful of pubs that serve the perfect pint.
As a freehouse we are able to feature small microbreweries wherever possible. We are not attached to any brewery and therefore not tied to any specific beer, which means we can offer a wider choice of real ales for the pleasure of our customers.
Ales, lagers and cider
We offer a range of Cask Ales, mostly from micro breweries, which change regularly, but may include Timothy Taylor's Landlord, Black Sheep, Beartown Brewery's Kodiak Gold and Wincle's Burkes Special. For lager drinkers, we feature British lagers by Freedom and Carling and Italian lager Peroni. Peroni is the best-selling Italian premium lager worldwide, and has a distinctive, crisp and refreshing taste. Carling is the UK's number one lager, and its blend of bitterness and sweetness appeals to a wide audience. As well as these we have Strongbow Fruity Cider, Addlestones and Stowford Press Ciders. Our Guinness is perfect, just as you would expect in Ireland, all our bar staff having had specialist training on how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness.
Wines for every palate
We carefully select our wines with the help of Boutinot Wines, the Sommelier Wine Award's Wine Merchant of the Year for the last 4 years. From our range of reds, roses and whites from Europe, the Americas and the new world, you'll find the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Available by the bottle, or by the glass – we offer something to indulge every palate.
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Montauk beaches rank among the top in the country. Great rolling breakers move in on miles of white gleaming sand. No boardwalks or development here, it's all natural In some places low rolling dunes rim the beach, in others high cliffs. Montauk is known for its spectacular 70-foot high bluffs, which stretch all the way to the point. On the north side of Montauk the protected waters of Block Island Sound are much gentler than the ocean. Here the beaches can be rocky or sandy and provide the best beachcombing treasures.
DITCH PAINS BEACH (surfer spot, families, can get crowded, permit parking)
Popular with surfers, this beach is two miles east of the village on the ocean with parking by permit only at two parking areas. The super long break makes surfi ng ideal for newbies or veteran long-boarders. This iconic beach has beautiful cliff s rising at its western end at Shadmoor Park, restrooms, outdoor showers, lifeguards during the summer season, and concession trailers that serve more than just snacks.
GIN BEACH (sound side, calm, families, boat watching, walk to Shagwong point, permit parking)
At the end of East Lake Drive on Block Island Sound; and named for the cattle gins, or pens, that resided here for hundreds of years, Gin Beach is great for Families with children, with gentle water and sandy beaches. You can watch the boats come in and out of Montauk Harbor, or take a walk on the jetty. Parking by permit only. Restrooms, outdoor showers, a concession trailer, lifeguards during the summer season, and a nearby restaurant provide all the family needs for a day at the beach.
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK (public parking, many facilities, sandy, families)
Four miles west of town on Old Montauk Highway. Lifeguards daily from mid June–Labor Day. Non-campers pay a $10 parking fee. Nice playground, picnic tables, outdoor showers, restrooms, a changing area, and a general store.
KIRK BEACH (main town beach with free parking area; wide, sandy, open, families)
West of the Village by the IGA supermarket, this sandy beach stretches over 500 feet. Park for free at Kirk Park parking lot. Public restrooms located next to the parking lot. Lifeguards, restaurants and stores are within walking distance, along with a park and picnic area across the street. The dunes on this beach were recently stabilized and stairways were put in place.
SOUTH EDISON BEACH (sandy, walkable from village hotels, close to everything, limited parking)
At the heart of the Village at the end of South Edison Street, this popular beach has a lifeguard on duty during the summer months, restaurants, restrooms, and stores nearby. Limited public parking. Be mindful of the dunes, which were recently stabilized.
AMSTERDAM BEACH (remote, unspoiled, quiet, hike to access, no facilities, dogs OK)
Walk the trail at Amsterdam Beach State Park and be rewarded by one of the most breathtaking vistas of unspoiled shoreline on the east coast. Meander along the intermittently sandy and rocky shoreline eastward or westward and be humbled. The 50-minute round-trip wooded hike includes a tunnel of American Holly and several exotic large oaks. Bring insect repellant and water as the beach has no facilities, no lifeguards…and probably no other people. Park (free) on the south side of Rt. 27 across from Deep Hollow Ranch en route to Montauk Point. ehtps.org/amsterdam-beach-preserve/
DITCH PLAINS BEACH (surfer spot, families, can get crowded, permit parking)
Popular with surfers, this beach is two miles east of the village on the ocean with parking by permit only at two parking areas. The super long break makes surfing ideal for newbies or veteran long-boarders. This iconic beach has beautiful cliff s rising at its western end at Shadmoor Park, restrooms, outdoor showers, lifeguards during the summer season, and concession trailers that serve more than just snacks. "
Considered more difficult than Ditch Plains, Turtle Cove is just west of the Montauk Lighthouse on the ocean side. You can park at the parking lot at the lighthouse and walk to the cove. This is a spot for experienced surfers, with consistent swells and powerful wave action. Be careful of rocks and rips.
THE OTHER BEACHES (walkable even if not parkable)
Montauk, surrounded by water on three sides, has many more beaches, but most of them are not protected by lifeguards and parking is not straightforward. For those who enjoy walking the beach, there are many options, as all beaches are public up to the high tide mark. A popular walk is from the village to Ditch Plains beach, where you see the cliff s of Shadmoor on the way. At high tide parts of the beach may be impassable.
Montauk's newest town beach is located right on beautiful Fort Pond Bay and a favorite beach to launch ocean kayaks and other small boats. This is also a popular beach for kids, picnics, and sunsets over the water. The beach is pebbly, so take those swim shoes. Parking by permit only. No restrooms.
NAVY ROAD BEACH (sound side, calm, pebbly, kayak launch, families, no facilities, permit parking)
On beautiful Fort Pond Bay at the end of 2nd House Rd. Great for launching kayaks, paddleboards, and small boats. A favorite spot for locals and families. The beach is pebbly, so take swim shoes. Parking by permit only. Dine waterside at Navy Beach, just down the beach. Boats and small yachts frequently moor in the Bay.
PUBLIC PARKING is free at the Kirk Park Beach, across from 7-11 and IGA Supermarket, and $10 at Hither Hills State Park. Many hotels and motels provide temporary permits for their guests. Other beaches require a permit, free for residents, but $375 per year for non-residents,
for sale at the Town Hall Annex. The Hither Hills Neighborhood beach along Old Montauk Highway has four private parking areas for neighborhood residents only.
Lifeguards are on duty at all public beaches from 10 – 5 weekends starting Memorial Day weekend, then daily from Mid-June – Labor Day, and then on weekends until the end of September, except as noted for certain beaches.
DOGS are not allowed on the beaches 10am – 6pm from May 15 through September 15. No restrictions apply for the remainder of the year.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE permits for the main town beaches can be purchased at the Town Hall Annex in the Montauk Playhouse. Free to town residents, they cost $275 per year for non-residents. No vehicles allowed on the beaches 10am – 6pm, May 21– September 15. Other beaches around Montauk require various state or county driving permits. Read posted signs.
BEACH FIRES are allowed on main town beaches from 5pm – 12am but must be fully contained in a metal container. Other regulations apply. Go to onmontauk.com/beach-fire-regulations/ for a complete list of all requirements.
The best times to go are after low tide, or right after a storm, to find the shells and sea glass that just washed up. The best places to go are on the sound side of Montauk, where many shells, beach glass, and other treasures can often be found.
The Town of East Hampton requires any assembly of over 50 people to submit an assembly permit in advance to the town. Tents and other structures are not allowed on the beach except for food service. Amplified music is also not allowed on the beach. For other regulations go to the town of East Hampton web site: ecode360.com/9230282
OCEAN SWIMMING CAN BE FUN, BUT THE POWER OF THE water can overwhelm even experienced swimmers caught in a strong current, or rip. To be safe, always swim at a beach with a lifeguard and never swim alone. Lifeguards are generally on duty at all public beaches from 10am-5pm through Labor Day.