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Recent Incidents of Persecution in India
ICC Note
The mainstream media depicts India as the world's largest democracy. Unfortunately, the truth is the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities is rampant in India .
06/30/2010 India (CDN)-Hindu extremists on June 23 beat two pastors, seriously injuring them in Chandapura, Anekal. The Evangelical Fellowship of India reported that after pastors Shidu Kurialose and Nithya Vachanam of Bethel Assembly of God Church conducted a Christian meeting in a home, armed extremists attacked them at a tea stall. The extremists accused the pastors of forceful conversion and started beating them with iron rods. Both pastors sustained serious injuries and were admitted in a local hospital. No police complaint was filed.
Tamil Nadu – After opposing a Christian convention on June 17-20, Hindu extremists from the Bajrang Dal on June 22 burned at least seven vehicles belonging to Jesus With Us Pentecostal Church in Mathikere, Hosur. The Global Council of Indian Christians reported that the incident started when the extremists on June 18 called on local authorities to revoke the organizers' permit and convinced local Hindu shop owners to close their stores. Police arrested five Hindu extremists in connection with anti-Christian violence. Subsequently, under police protection, Christians moved their meeting to another area eight kilometers (five miles) from the original site.
Uttar Pradesh – Hindu extremists from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh disrupted the prayer meeting of the Jesus Church (Isha Garh) on June 21 in Firozabad and accused the pastor of forceful conversion. A source said the extremists forced their way into the church building and manhandled Pastor Breymond Shastri. The next day the extremists went to newspaper Amar Ujala with the accusation, and the local periodical published a false report that Pastor Shatri was taking part in forceful conversion activities. Area Christian leaders said no forceful conversion was taking place. The extremists warned the pastor he would be harmed if he continued to conduct worship services.
Uttar Pradesh – About eight Hindu extremists on June 20 disrupted the Sunday worship service of Apostolic Christian Assembly Church in Gorakpur. After shouting anti-Christian slogans outside the church building, the extremists stormed in and ranted against Christianity, putting a halt to the meeting as they accused the pastor of forceful conversion. Police arrived and chased the extremists away. At press time the extremists were still issuing threats to the pastor, warning him of harm if he continued conducting worship meetings, the Evangelical Fellowship of India reported. Police have provided protection to the pastor.
Karnataka – Based on a complaint by Hindu extremists against Christians of forceful conversion, Karnataka officials closed down a Christian orphanage on June 16 in Karwar. The Global Council of Indian Christians reported that state officials visited a school at the orphanage and issued a closure order to Spring of Hope Orphanage and Vocational Arts Training Centre, which has 61 tribal students. The home has been functioning for four years in an area long occupied by Siddi tribal Christians. At press time area Christian leaders were taking steps to resolve the conflict.
New Delhi – Suspected Islamic extremists beat an Afghani Christian, seriously injuring him, on June 14 in Malviya Nagar. A Christian source said two Islamic extremists on a motorbike beat Hamid Ullah on his head as he was walking home. The Christian fell on his stomach and the extremists continued to beat him, denigrating his faith, calling him "pagan" and warning him to convert to Islam or face harm. Afghani Christians have been facing warnings, threats and attacks in different areas of New Delhi , the source said, and the advocacy department of the Evangelical Fellowship of India has taken steps to help them.
Karnataka – After Hindu extremists from the Sri Ram Sena (Lord Ram Army) on June 9 attacked Pastor Vasanthe Kathedar of New India Church (NIC), police arrested him for allegedly creating communal disharmony and disrupting the peace – that is, practicing his Christian faith among Hindus – in Okkere, Belgaum . The Global Council of Indian Christians reported that the incident took place at the house of a NIC member where the Christians were meeting. The assault on the pastor lasted for about an hour and, as is customary in India , when police arrived they arrested and charged the victim of the crime.
Orissa – Hindu extremists from the Bajrang Dal on June 9 accused three Christians of forceful conversion and attacked them in Deogarh, Sambalpur. The Evangelical Fellowship of India reported that the incident took place when Hindu Biranchi Kistotta invited Pastor Lamuel Panaik, Pastor N. Philemon and Sudhir Kumar to celebrate the healing of his son, for whom Pastor Panaik had prayed. People of various faiths attended the celebration, including Hindu members of Kistotta's family. At about 12:30 p.m., seven Hindu extremists accompanied by media personnel suddenly arrived and called Pastor Patnaik to come out of his house. When the pastor refused, the extremists rushed in and forcefully pulled out the three Christians. The extremists accused them of forceful conversion and beat Sudhir Kumar while manhandling the two pastors. Police arrived and questioned those present about whether forceful conversion was taking place, and people came forward to say that the Christians were innocent. Police took the three Christians to the police station as a safety measure, however, and arranged for their return home at 10:30 p.m. No police complaint was filed as the Christians chose to forgive the attackers.
Orissa – Hindu extremists on June 8 brutally attacked a Christian and threatened to kill him in Nuapada. The Global Council of Indian Christians reported that six Hindu extremists armed with daggers and sticks broke into the house of Bhakta Bivar, 19, while his parents were at a prayer meeting. The extremists verbally abused Bivar for his faith and started beating him. They dragged him to a Hindu temple, where they told him to deny Jesus as they continued to beat him, forced on him food offered to idols and threatened to kill him and his parents if they did not convert to Hinduism. The extremists burned four Bibles they had taken from his home and, forcing him to wear a saffron garment symbolic of the Hindu religion, dragged him out to the street, falsely announcing that he had returned to Hinduism. The extremists left after threatening to kill him if he continued to believe in Christ, as they have forbidden the existence of Christianity in the area. Following the filing of a complaint with police, five Hindu extremists were arrested the next day.
Karnataka – Police on June 7 arrested two Christian women after Hindu extremists from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh disrupted Sunday worship in Bovi Colony, Chickmagalur. According to the Evangelical Fellowship of India, the extremists barged into a church's worship service and accused Kadaur Devaki and a pastor identified only as Lalathamma of creating communal disharmony and disrupting the peace. Police soon arrived and arrested the two women for "deliberate and malicious acts to outrage religious feelings" and sent them to Hassan Jail.
Tamil Nadu – Hindu extremists from a religious and cultural organization formed to defend the Hindu religion, the Hindu Munnani, demolished a church building under construction on May 28 near Rameshwaram. Catholic sources said the demolition came after a local Hindu Munnani leader identified only as Ramamurthy filed a complaint against construction of the building. Government officials sided with the Hindu extremists, claiming that the one church building, St. Anthony church, already existed and that a new one would create tensions. The structure was demolished, leaving area Christians shocked and shaken.
Chhattisgarh – Hindu extremists from the Bajrang Dal attacked a Christian school program from May 20 to May 29 in Jagbalput, beating a pastor and two teachers on May 27. Beaten were Pastor Rahul Pant and two teachers from Mission India . A source told Compass the extremists accused the Christians of forceful conversion and of using a government school for the Christian program, called Children Development Program (CDP), without permission. They also accused the Christians of distributing books containing conversion activities (biblical narratives). The extremists took the Christians to a police station, where officers questioned them. The Christians said they had permission from the village head, but the assailants said they need permission from the local collector. The parties reached an agreement wherein the Christians were forced to stop the CDP in the government school until they obtain the collector's permission. The Christians were released without charges.
Karnataka – Opposing a church leader for conducting prayer meetings in his house, Karnataka police on May 26 verbally abused pastor Shiva Kumar and warned him not to conduct further Christian meetings in Mysore. The Global Council of Indian Christians reported that at about 7 p.m. police summoned Pastor Kumar and detained him until 10:30 p.m. Police forcefully obtained a written statement from the pastor, took his photograph and warned him not to conduct any Christian activities in the area.
Andhra Pradesh – Hindu extremists accused Pastor T. Paul of forceful conversion and beat him on May 24 in Narayanpet, Mahabubnagar, seriously injuring him. The All India Christian Council reported the Hindu extremists stopped Pastor Paul as he returned home in a Jeep after conducting a worship meeting. The extremists stopped his vehicle and dragged him out before beating him and accusing him of forceful conversion. The pastor received hospital treatment for internal injuries. Area Christian leaders have asked police to arrest the assailants.


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WASHINGTON –Members of the U.S. Helsinki Commission reacted to the recent statement by Polish Prime Minister Tusk indicating that, due to financial considerations, his government is suspending work on a draft law to provide some compensation for property wrongfully confiscated during the Nazi and Communist eras. Polish officials have indicated they may reopen work on this at a later time.
"I'm deeply dismayed by news that the Polish government is shelving work on draft legislation to provide some measure of justice to those whose property was wrongly confiscated as part of the persecutions of the Nazi and Communist periods," said Chairman Christopher H. Smith (NJ-04). Smith chaired the Helsinki Commission's first hearing on this issue in 1996 and sponsored a House resolution (H.Res.562) which passed in 1998. "Every major political party in Poland has supported the goal of passing a general private property compensation law. It is now time to marshal the political will to make this a reality. While this issue is exceptionally difficult for Poland due to the border changes and population movements after World War II, complexity is not an excuse for inaction – especially when it leads to injustice. I urge current the Polish Government to give justice to all those despoiled by past occupiers and governments," Smith concluded.
Co-Chairman Benjamin L. Cardin (MD) observed that, "I am deeply disappointed that, after so many years, Poland is the only country in Central Europe which has not adopted a general private property compensation law. For most victims of wrongful property confiscation, the seizure of their homes or other real property was inextricably part of the religious or political persecution they suffered. Polish Government delay has added a layer of unfairness, especially for elderly survivor and their family members."
Ranking Member Alcee L. Hastings added, "I have welcomed the steps taken by many other countries in the region to address past wrongs that have been inflicted on their citizens, and I commended Poland for the adoption of a limited property compensation law in 2005 for Poles who were originally from territory beyond the Bug River. That bill was a useful start to addressing private property claims – but it should not be the end."
Since the fall of Communism, the Helsinki Commission has held several hearings and briefings examining post-Communist property claims issues, Commission leaders have raised these issues with Polish officials in Washington and Warsaw, and Commissioners have introduced resolutions in Congress and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly related to past injustices.


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August 09, 2009
In Retrograde
60 comments:
- Dan said...
This deserves more comments -- what's going on, guys? Great piece. Another example of how rich and rewarding Mad Men is, even holding its own against most movies. Thanks for that; hopefully there'll be more in a similar vein. And a tad more TV-related stuff at FFC in general (i.e, DVD box-sets at the very least.) Would love a Mad Men blu-ray catchup from someone here.
- Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 9:07:00 AM EDT
- SRP said...
Dynamite piece. Finally, you gave me the words to describe why Mad Men looks so friggin' great.
- Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:28:00 AM EDT
- Patrick said...
The video is very well done. Not knowing Mad Men, not really being interested in Mad Men, I still found it interesting.
though I'm still holding out for an FFC podcast... - Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 11:03:00 AM EDT
- rex baylon said...
Wonderful video essay. You have really captured the major themes that the show deals with. The Hitchcock connection is so crucial when discussing Mad Men, especially the film Notorious, but another Hitchcock/Cary Grant collaboration that I think needs to be discussed when talking about Mad Men is Suspicion, the first film that Grant did with Hitchcock.
Like Mad Men, Suspicion has as one of its protagonists a duplicitous playboy who plays at being a family man played by Cary Grant. Joan Fontaine in the picture plays Lina, Grant's wife, and like Betty she is suspicious of who her husband really is. Although everybody in town loves Johnny Aysgarth (Cary Grant) Lina after awhile begins to see his true identity slipping through just as Betty has come to realize that Don is not the man that he lets other people believe that he is. And Grant's performance prefigures Jon Hamm's performance in the way that both actors subtly go from charming to malicious, and at times one doesn't know where the made up identity ends and the real person begins.
Both Hitchcock's film and Matthew Weiner's TV show deal with men who lie about their true self to move up in society, but when they finally do move up they find that their new place holds no security for them. Don Draper and Johnny Aysgarth are made to perpetuate the lies that they've constructed for themselves to the point that both men are guilty of murder, at least indirectly. And also like Betty Draper in Season 2 Joan Fontaine's character, Lina, is constantly shown at the stables or horseback riding as if both women were trying to rein in the chaos of their home life by breaking in the steed that they are riding. - Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 3:46:00 PM EDT
- Matt Zoller Seitz said...
Fantastic work.
- Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 4:07:00 PM EDT
- Liz Wong said...
This is great! Really insightful and interesting. Thanks.
- Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8:55:00 PM EDT
As to your ripping issues, I might suggest a little tool called Handbrake (http://handbrake.fr/).
- Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 9:56:00 PM EDT
- Unknown said...
Awesome analysis... thanks
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 4:34:00 AM EDT
Going to see Tetro this weekend - it's just now making it to Houston. Anyone seen it yet? Comments?
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 9:50:00 AM EDT
I second the Handbrake recommendation. It's free, lightweight, and outputs really nice video.
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 9:52:00 AM EDT
- Jake Spurlock said...
Great video, and superb analysis. Love this show.
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 9:53:00 AM EDT
- Jefferson Robbins said...
Thanks to all for the feedback and technical tips. This was fun to do and there may be more such things forthcoming.
As for TV box sets, Dan, Lionsgate apparently dropped FFC from their mailing list some time back, so the "Mad Men" thing was on my dime. However, other TV stuff is on the horizon. "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" is spinning in my drive right now. - Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11:27:00 AM EDT
Awesome stuff and great Notorious comparison.
Also, Yo La Tengo! - Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11:56:00 AM EDT
- Dan said...
@Jefferson: Ah, that explains it. Maybe FFC should give Saw V a four-star review to get Lionsgate back on-side ;-) Anyway, looking forward to a few more box-set reviews, at any rate. The recent Dollhouse review was excellent. Apparently it only sold 67,000 units in its first week, tho!
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 12:21:00 PM EDT
Awesome, thanks for putting this together!
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 12:22:00 PM EDT
Thank you for a most thoughtful essay on the cinematography of "Mad Men". The shot of cary Grant in "Notorious" juxtaposed with clips of the back of Don Draper's head was eye-opening. I would not have caught that and, in fact, have watched "Notorious" recently and did not. Another technique that I think defines "Mad Men" is the camera angle, looking up, that reveals expanses of ceiling. I can't think of another series that uses it to such effect.
Thanks again for this piece, one of the best I have seen on the best show on television.
Ray K
Davis, CA - Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 12:56:00 PM EDT
Thank you! I really enjoyed this - so thoughtful and nicely written. This is my visit to your blog, and I'll definitely check back.
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 1:02:00 PM EDT
- Bill C said...
Just an FYI to any newcomers to this blog that it's an appendage of Film Freak Central, where you'll find new review content almost daily. (Though not, ironically, this week.)
- Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 1:35:00 PM EDT
- vanderleun said...
An exceptional piece of criticism and exploration.
Brilliant. Really. - Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 4:31:00 PM EDT
- Unknown said...
That was beautifully done. Thank you. Also, you have a good voice.
- Friday, August 14, 2009 at 9:43:00 AM EDT
Really looking forward to seeing D9 tonight, so your positive review has gotten me even more excited for it - but what's with the love for 28 Weeks Later yet again? I found it to be such lazy, unbelievable piece of shit that I'm left slack-jawed each time I see an endorsement for it here on FFC.
- Friday, August 14, 2009 at 12:47:00 PM EDT
- Carl Walker said...
Glad to see Bill was wrong (apparently) and that Walter has ratified the D9 hype (he was the only one right on Harry Potter 6 after all), but is he or anyone at the site gonna check out Ponyo? I guess I'm gonna see it anyway, but I am curious nonetheless.
- Friday, August 14, 2009 at 5:34:00 PM EDT
This does deserve more comments. Besides the excellence of this piece on Mad Men, and as a first-timer to this site (linked to from a blog I occassionally read), I just had a moment of zoom out myself and marveled at how amazing it is that we have this medium now where commentary of this quality and richness can be created and made available to everyone. It's sort of awe-inspiring to realize that maybe 15 years ago this wasn't even possible.
- Friday, August 14, 2009 at 7:12:00 PM EDT
- Bill C said...
@Carl: I was wrong? Since I'm wrong about most things, you'll have to be more specific. I don't remember ever saying much about DISTRICT 9...
- Friday, August 14, 2009 at 7:57:00 PM EDT
- Walter_Chaw said...
I think he means about having a new review this weekend. Dittos on the piece, by the way Jefferson, nicely done/narrated/written.
As to a podcast. Details, guys, how long would you want it to be, what format, and what sort of thing are you hungry for us to cover? I think it's an interesting idea to consider... at least this stack of DVDs that I'm not watching thinks it's something I should investigate... - Friday, August 14, 2009 at 9:25:00 PM EDT
- Carl Walker said...
Yes, Walter's right, I meant wrong about no "review content... this week." This being a good thing!
As for the podcast, maybe you could structure it around themes such as "top 10s" (that was big on the blog a while back) or various auteurs (seems like a popular lens through which to view film on this site) and their ups and downs. It would of course be the most interesting when there was disagreement between two or more of yo on a certain film... or does that make me a bad person? :P I think maybe 30 minutes would be a good length; longer and you may get burned out too soon (as I've seen occur elsewhere). - Friday, August 14, 2009 at 10:37:00 PM EDT
- Carl Walker said...
Yeah, Walter interpreted my remark correctly, sorry for the confusion.
Perhaps a 30 minute podcast (to avoid burnout) structured around things like best films of a given year or decade, highlights/lowlights of a certain auteur's career? Definitely hosted by two or three people from the site, maybe more than one segment per episode? I dunno, you probably could've come up with all that yourselves! - Friday, August 14, 2009 at 10:39:00 PM EDT
- Patrick said...
All I can say is I listen to a few podcasts, but I am really starved for good film criticism, whether it's current reviews or a look at classics.
Depending on the content, I think length should be between 30 and 60 minutes.
I can say that I really enjoyed the Now Playing Podcast taking on whole series leading up to a current film, e.g. they took on each Terminator film in the series before T4. And these discussions took about an hour (per movie), but I didn't mind the length there at all.
On the other hand, if only one person hosts the podcast, I think half an hour is probably enough to say most of what needs to be said.
Retrospective series or maybe even just in-depth discussions on single movies would be great.
I also enjoy current movie reviews from Mark Kermode, however, so a single person talking about film or TV (DVDs were mentioned?) would be appreciated, too.
The biggest problem, for me, is that you guys have gotten me hooked on FFC quality, and the film podcasts I know don't provide that, generally.
"I had this DVD laying around, here's what I think about it" would be fine. - Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 9:47:00 AM EDT
- JF said...
I must second this podcast notion. The filmic podcast well has mostly been pretty dry since House Next Door@Grassroots ended.
- Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 2:49:00 AM EDT
- Alex Jackson said...
Hey, Film Freak Central and Walter in particular just recieved an official endorsement from Roger Ebert.
A recent post on his blog:
I absolutely love film reviewers who are also social critics.
Armond White, I have only read a one hand fingers count of his reviews really, and I haven't really gotten a sense he loves movies. Now, Walter Chaw of Film Freak Central is among my most revered. You (Roger) and he are the only two I read most passionately (A.O Scott hangs around on the periphery once in awhile). I agree with Walter about 92% and you about 97%. Walter Chaw is "brutal" when popular movies don't meet his muster. When you both are at the top of your games, I relish both your insights (both of your reviews play over and over in my mind for weeks.)
Movie/films matters, even when many people say the just want to be entertained. When "Transformers 2..." is the runaway box office champion of the summer, and the early reports say that back to school shopping is down (in the same economy), it says something about us.... What? Our best film critics could provide a clue, even as lone voices, sometimes. Keep on keeping on Mr. Roger Ebert, in defense of Armond White or not ;)
Ebert: I also like Walter Chaw. That's a good site. - Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 5:42:00 PM EDT
- Patrick said...
Why didn't you post the full quote there, Alex?
Ebert: I also like Walter Chaw. That's a good site. If only they did a podcast. - Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 5:58:00 PM EDT
- Bill C said...
That is very cool.
- Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 6:42:00 PM EDT
Thumbs up from Ebert is sweet.
I listen to several podcasts, including those covering film, TV and video games - here's my thoughts on what I'd want from a FFC podcast:
- At least two participants, including a moderator-cum-host. Primarily love to hear Walter (great presence on Bill Press Show / Synecdoche DVD) as well as Bill, Alex, John, Ian? Other critics/guests also for intelligent, engaging, occasionally humerous discussion
- Discuss latest film releases, as well as relevant material on DVD/BD, TV, etc., as well as any interesting news on the movie front (such as upcoming releases of note, obits, etc). Conclude with an email segment responding to emails and comments - invite listeners (and readers of the site) to email in
- 30 mins to an hour in length - Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 10:38:00 PM EDT
- Richie Fitz said...
Great video - love the style of it! more of the same for season 3 analysis please!!
- Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:43:00 AM EDT
- Vikram said...
"...I agree with Walter about 92% and you [Ebert] about 97%..."
Um...I don't think that that is possible, meaning Walter and Ebert disagree on only 5% of the movies mutually reviewed?
Am I mistaken on this?
Full agreement on a podcast. One 30 min podcast a week 15 to 20 minutes on current releases and the remaining on any subject matter on Film/TV.
All for it. - Monday, August 17, 2009 at 9:03:00 AM EDT
- Vikram said...
Also the podcast could be work in different ways - single narrator or a conference call recorded with Bill, Walter, Alex, Jefferson, O'Johnlandis etc...and various FFC contributors that could vary.
Put it up on iTunes etc...
Let's do it guys! - Monday, August 17, 2009 at 9:06:00 AM EDT
- Patrick said...
I just wanted to say that I don't really care for film news. It's not a deal-breaker. I don't look for film news, specifically, on the web, I just want movies. That said, if people want it, and you want to provide it, I'll cope.
- Monday, August 17, 2009 at 9:18:00 AM EDT
- Vikram said...
Also, like others have mentioned above love the video Jefferson, all for more of that too...
...I say that as if it is easy to do. Great job though. - Monday, August 17, 2009 at 9:23:00 AM EDT
I know all of the FFC players are a fair distance apart - anyone have skills with Skype or something similar? A one person podcast is a monologue and that's not usually a good thing.
- Monday, August 17, 2009 at 11:56:00 AM EDT
I read Walter's review for District 9, and I'm still not entirely sure I understand his defense of the Nigerian gang, which the film made no attempt whatsoever to humanize. Was it satirizing how blacks are perceived in South Africa?
- Monday, August 17, 2009 at 2:39:00 PM EDT
- Patrick said...
Just as a beginning for Skype use:
http://www.voip-sol.com/15-apps-for-recording-skype-conversations/ - Monday, August 17, 2009 at 3:22:00 PM EDT
- JF said...
@ DJR: Those gangs really exist, down to the voodoo. Sans context those scenes are a little uncomfortable, but it's not like the movie deifies anybody of any color (or species). Even the main character is selfish, ignorant, and does some pretty morally appalling things early on.
I can't share WC's gushy enthusiasm for it, though. I liked it and it's most of the things he says it is for about 30 minutes, but once the documentary angle recedes, it gets less and less interesting. - Monday, August 17, 2009 at 7:26:00 PM EDT
- Bill C said...
Just a quick note that updates at the mothersite will be scattershot this week and next as I put the b-o-o-k to bed.
- Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:09:00 PM EDT
- O'JohnLandis said...
I really liked the approach of the Go piece, Walter. There's an appealing and naked sincerity to it. But rather than merely expressing the existence of these old emotions, the piece is about the tone of a person, an era, and a film. You've created a time capsule without needing a "TIME CAPSULE WARNING IN EFFECT" sign at the beginning.
If I can offer one quibble, I'd suggest that it's not Pulp Fiction that's the definition of post-modernism, but Tarantino himself. There's no way to explain him without knowledge of his cultural parents, but the magic of Pulp Fiction (or Kill Bill or Death Proof) is that the process is postmodern but the result is somehow unique. It's as though Frankenstein stole the body parts of hundreds of men and an abnormal brain and somehow managed to make a newborn baby. Tarantino is Mozart--explaining him is like explaining gravity. - Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 9:46:00 AM EDT
- Jefferson Robbins said...
Oh, now THIS is funny.
If Fans Picked The Criterion Collection.
For some reason, I'm particularly amused by the Manos cover. - Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 4:12:00 PM EDT
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my
first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I
will keep visiting this blog very often.
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http://projectgrant.info - Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 4:18:00 AM EDT
Jefferson, that was great! The 'Criterion' cover for Transformers cracked me up.
Looking forward to Walter's Inglourious Basterds review. Just found Quentin Tarantino's favourite 20 films since 1992-he managed to include Team America.... - Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 8:54:00 AM EDT
I second what you said, Justin - saw the film last night, that's two hits in a row for Tarantino after Death Proof.
Also, I noticed in Berardinelli's 4-star review - and those are rarities - that he was reminded of Black Book and Valkryie.
I wonder if I'm the only commenter here who loved Black Book but was underwhelmed by Kill Bill? (Volume 1 was exciting and kinetic, Volume 2 was a bit of a drag.) - Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 9:48:00 AM EDT
- Jefferson Robbins said...
@Justin: The sad thing is there really is a Criterion edition of a Michael Bay film. Sadder ... it's not Bad Boys 2.
- Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:01:00 AM EDT
- O'JohnLandis said...
I believe I'd defend the Criterion edition of The Rock. Armageddon? Not as much.
Bad Boys 2? The only reason it exists is to help Hot Fuzz. - Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:09:00 PM EDT
Now that is addictive. I'd like to see more! thanks - and a very pleasant commenting voice, too.
- Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 7:34:00 AM EDT
I love this and will certainly be using it when I teach my media class post modern media.
Congratulations on an excellent video essay. Your music choices are inspired. The video essay is a great form and no doubt will be expected from students in the near future.
AS and A2 Media Studies - Friday, September 11, 2009 at 2:51:00 PM EDT
- MrJeffery said...
Loved the video! One of my favorite shots was the surprising mirrored image at the end of 'Maidenform.' Duel identity is an obvious theme of the show and was alluded to smartly in the Jackie / Marylin ad.
- Friday, September 18, 2009 at 12:02:00 PM EDT
- Mad Men said...
This is a very good video. Now I have to watch the entire Mad Men show again... and to see more of your website.
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wonderfully astute analysis - so interesting!
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Audi Parts - OEM & Genuine Replacement Parts
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Like any imported car, Audi vehicles tend to be more expensive to repair. Much of this fact has to do with being required to acquire parts made overseas as well as the pool of technicians available to perform trained Audi-repair work is far more limited versus domestic vehicle repair. Both contribute to the cost of Audi repair auto being more expensive than domestic cars.However, just because Audi direct parts may be expensive doesnt mean that an Audi owner should automatically use the cheapest substitute available. Doing so can quickly lead to critical system failure and eventually ruining a good car. Its critical for Audi owners to find and work with a reliable part supplier that manages stock in both Audi OEM parts as well as quality aftermarket parts.
Genuine Audi parts
FCP Euro takes a unique approach to part supply to both businesses as well as individuals by providing ASE certified technicians to the interaction with customers. With specific Audi training, FCP Euro can not only provide inventory but they can help customers find the right inventory for the repair job every time. Frequently, customers may know they need a particular larger part, but they often arent aware of consumable parts necessary for a complete repair. If bought through a street store for a home job, it can mean multiple trips back and forth to the auto parts store and more guesswork. These can things like specialized gaskets, o-rings, buffers, and more. A trained technician can identify all of these items as they related to a particular repair, giving a customer a complete package to order that covers the entire job need the first time.To make finding parts far easier, FCP Euro provides both a Genuine Audi parts catalog selection online as well as in manual. Customers can use the built in search features to find specific parts and compare pricing as well applicability between OEM and aftermarket parts. FCP Euros extensive inventory includes custom kitted products as well as a full range of Audi engine parts. If you are experiencing a vibration, shimmy, or noise while driving on the highway at 50 MPH you may be in need of pads or rotors. FCP Euro carries a full line of Audi brake parts as well at discount prices to get you back on the road faster.
Audi Car Parts Online
If you are looking for replacement parts for your Audi TT, Audi A4 or any Audi for that matter, then FCP Euro's online catalog will have all the parts you need. Our continued involvement in the Audi community helps us to offer parts, kits, and accessories that are sought after by enthusiasts just like you. We also offer model specific kits designed just for your model car. Our product development team puts countless time and effort into figuring out what parts will work best together to act as a complete solution for your maintenance needs. FCP values the feedback that we get from our customers and it helps us to improve our overall satisfaction rating with all our customers. It doesn't matter if you have a S series performance oriented Audi or an A8 Quattro luxury sedan, FCP Euro has you covered. We take pride in the parts we sell, and we value our relationship with our friends in the Audi community.
The Benefits of Part Sourcing
Customers dont necessarily need to be a mechanic to order parts either. Many of FCP Euros parts are far cheaper, even Audi OEM parts, than those supplied through dealerships or during repair jobs. A customer can easily find and buy the necessary parts and then bring them to a mechanic for installation. Most repair shops and dealership will still take the labor work, as long as the customer understands he provided his own parts and there is no repair warranty provided by the labor service.
Try out FCP Euro and see the difference in how easy it is to source quality replacement Audi car parts. Our technicians make the difference and are more than happy to help with every order.
About Audi
Audi is a German car manufacturer headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany. Among other models some of the more notable and popular Audi models are the A4, A6, S4, S6. In 1928 Jergen Rasmussen, owner of DKW acquired most of the shares in Audiwerke AG. Audi Dresen models were first launched in 1929, all Audi cars of that time period were very luxurious automobiles. The company has been a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG since 1966 but the origins of Audi can be traced back to 1909. Audi was originally known as Auto Union from its former owner Daimler-Benz. Volkswagen was responsible for re-launching the Audi automobile brand in 1965 with its introduction of the Audi F103 series.
Audi began its emergence as its separate brand for the first time the pre-war era. The Audi brand was introduced to the United States in 1970. Audi had a conservative image at the time producing models such as the Audi 50, 80, and 100. Audi's performance car which was introduced in the 1980s was known as the Audi Quattro. which was a turbo-charged all-wheel drive coupe. The vehicles were hand built by a single team. The Quattro Coupes were an instant success in rally racing competitions. Audi knew that they were on to something and this proved the advantage of all-wheel technology in race cars. In 1985 the Auto Union name no longer applied and Audi was officially named Audi AG.
Audi Community
If you're a fan of Audi, or are simply looking for some more info on the brand, check out these Audi related websites...
- Official site http://audiusa.com/
- Official blog http://audiusa.tumblr.com/
- Forums http://www.audiforums.com/forum/
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi
Social media official sites:
Twitter http://twitter.com/audi
- Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/Audi
- Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/company/audi-ag
- Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/audi/
Audi Service Repair
It's key to have a well maintained car that you can depend on at all times. The technical information below will hopefully give you a better understanding on what types of replacement parts work well giving you more confidence to perform a repair yourself. Audi repair manuals are also great help on some of those more complex jobs. Make your repair go smoother with the right parts from FCP Euro.
Boost problems - Low or No Boost at All?
Boost problems with your Audi's turbo? Start by checking the vacuum lines, diverter valve, check the computer for codes and also check to see if the turbo needs replacing. It's recommended to replace work parts with OEM or aftermarket parts that meet OEM specifications. The parts that FCP Euro sells will get your Audi back to a reliable and dependable state with parts that function as good or better than OEM parts.
Springs and Struts - Ride Handling Quality
If your car is in need of a complete suspension overhaul it will make sense you go with an audi suspension kit that includes shocks and struts, bump stops, and shock mounts to bring your ride quality back to stock. Take the time to figure out what type of driving you'll be doing and from there you can decide if you want to go with OEM brand replacement Audi Suspension Parts or maybe a more performance oriented suspension setup for track use or to take your favorite twisty roads at a more aggressive pace.
Audi Timing Belt Replacement
Original replacement parts are critical when it's time to perform a timing job on your prized Audi. The only time aftermarket parts should be used is if they meet or exceed OEM standards. Choose OEM parts for your vehicle and get the repair done right the first time. A repair can be made simple with premium parts selection from FCP Euro.
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How reliable is a Acura Mdx?
Nicholas Hinrichsen - Published: February 15, 2024
There is much more that impacts the cost of car ownership than just the sticker price or MSRP. When buying a car most people have an easy means to find the MPG or fuel economy, fuel costs, registration fees, and insurance premiums as part of their average car annual costs - how do you know how to find maintenance costs?
Most people know that certain brands have good cars that are reliable (Honda) and others are very unreliable (Land Rover). While these associations are often grounded in fact - there's far more data we can use to determine which Hondas (e.g. the Honda Civic vs. Ridgeline) are reliable and which Land Rovers (e.g. the Evoque vs. Range Rover Sport) are unreliable.
How reliable is a Acura Mdx and what are the expected maintenance costs?
To look into your specific vehicle's maintenance costs we've developed some aggregated data from RepairPal, Warranty companies, and long-term quality studies to determine both maintenance costs and the overall reliability of a [MAKE] [MODEL] and compared its results across other makes and models. In this article we'll examine:
How reliable overall is a [MAKE] [MODEL]?
What is the overall maintenance cost of a [MAKE] [MODEL]?
How frequently does a [MAKE] [MODEL] require maintenance?
How likely is the [MAKE] [MODEL] to have a severe repair issue?
What are different factors that impact maintenance cost?
How reliable is [MAKE] [MODEL] over the long term and in the real world?
Some vehicles may appear to be a smart purchase due to low down payments and purchase prices, however you should do some research on exactly how much the car will cost you throughout each year. This article writes about the details of the true cost of maintenance of a [MAKE] [MODEL] in order to answer these above questions to save you time and money.
Overall Reliability Ratings: Is The [MAKE] [MODEL] Reliable?
Overall the [MAKE] [MODEL] reliability is {compound_rating} and that makes it {comp} reliable. The chart below illustrates exactly how this ranks compared to some other cars, but the average overall rating is 57 as some comparison.
This data is based on a mix of examining the cost and frequency of maintenance, the warranty coverage, and by looking at long-term reliability by looking at how long these vehicles are typically kept on road. Keep in mind this comparison is amongst all cars, not just compact or subcompact cars in the same class as the [MAKE] [MODEL].
You might notice these figures differ substantially than those you might find in J.D. Power or Consumer Reports. Most publications look at reported issues in the first months of ownership to the dealership (such as JD Power), or ask for owners biased reviews over longer term cycles of their new vehicles. This study instead looks at real world repair costs and frequencies from repair shops and wholesale auction data.
Annual Maintenance Cost of a [MAKE] [MODEL]
Overall - the [MAKE] [MODEL] has yearly car maintenance costs total to {cost}. The table below shows a complete ranking of how various cars rank in this overall system as some comparison. Given that the [MAKE] [MODEL] has an average of {cost} and that the average vehicle costs $651 annual --- the [MODEL] is substantially {comp} to maintain.
How Frequently Does a [MAKE] [MODEL] require maintenance?
To examine the frequency of major maintenance we examined how many times the vehicle needed major unscheduled maintenance over a 3 year span. This "major" maintenance item is an expensive system breakage (generally a part or a component with pricing over $1,000) that requires repair.
It should be noted that while we examine this data on a make model basis, driving habits, condition, and mileage obviously impact results. Each vehicle requires maintenance at different frequencies. Older vehicles may need more frequent services, while new cars can go longer without as much attention.
You can tell how long a vehicle can go without maintenance services by its frequency score. A frequency score tells us how many times per 3 year span a specific vehicle requires major maintenance. The score is presented over a 3 year span - so for example, if a car has a maintenance frequency score of 3, then this car requires major services every year. The closer the frequency score is to 0, the longer amount of time it can go without major maintenance services.
A [MAKE] [MODEL] has a frequency score of {frequency}. This compares to an industrial average of 1.3, so on that implies the [MAKE] [MODEL] is substantially {better/worse} than average. The chart below gives a breakdown of all makes/models.
It's worth pointing out that there are lots of reliable vehicles that may also require frequent, but affordable maintenance. Many domestic brands for example require higher maintenance visits, but at a cheaper overall cost (since labor and parts expense are typically cheaper for domestic brands). This doesn't mean the car breaks less often, but does indicate that when the vehicle has issues its very easy to fix - which is arguably even more important.
Severity of Repair and how it impacts overall reliability for the [MAKE] [MODEL]
Some repairs can be outliers as they cost way more than the average repair cost. To identify these "big deal" repairs where an engine, transmission, or major component needs replacing, RepairPal uses a severity score for their consumer reports and reliability rating.
You can use a vehicle's severity score to determine how likely that specific make and model will have a major issue. Severity scores are given as percents, with a score closer to 100% showing the vehicle is very likely to need major repairs.
These scores are especially important for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who enforces the safety standards to reduce vehicle-related accidents; vehicles in need of repair are a hazard to the driver and everyone else.
Specifically for the [MAKE] [MODEL], this vehicle has a severity score of {severity}% compared to an average of 12% for all vehicle models.
Please note - severity score is a very good indicator of whether or not you might want to purchase an extended warranty. Extended warranties don't make economic sense most of the time, but they do help avoid high-cost catastrophic events.
Long term reliability and the "Keep on Road" score of the [MAKE] [MODEL].
Although reliability encompasses many things, there is a score from Dashlight that seeks to give a good overall impression of an owners ability to "keep on the road". This study looks at trade-in vehicles both in terms of overall mileage, and the number of reported "red light" issues for those trade-in and auction vehicles.
A red-light issue is when there are major engine, transmission, or other powertrain issues that require substantial repairs. This index is good for a couple reasons shown in the 2 x 2 chart below:
Cost / Frequency to Repair
Low frequency of issues, and when they do occur they will likely be remedied so few cars will be traded in with issues
Although repairs are low in frequency, because they are very high cost its likely many trade-in cars will show these major issues
Although repairs are frequent, the low cost of repairs means few cars are traded in with issues
Highly likely cars will be traded in with a high frequency of major issues
So in essence this is a good estimate of how expensive it is to keep a car on the road reliably vs. getting a newer car. It's also a good metric to balance out the superior reliability of some brands (e.g. Lexus) with the cheaper cost to repair some domestic brands (e.g. Ford).
Overall the [MAKE] [MODEL] has a long term quality rating of {quality_index} compared to an average of 43 across Makes and Models we examined. Please note this is not compared amongst cars from the same bodystyle (e.g. hatchback) or class (e.g. subcompact) or size (e.g. small cars) but amongst all cars.
Factors That Impact Maintenance Cost
There are a number of things that impact the exact maintenance costs of your [MAKE] [MODEL]. Generally these fit into a few main categories:
The region and driving conditions in which the car is used
The preventive maintenance the car receives
The exact trim levels, configuration, transmission, and options and packages on the vehicle
The region and driving conditions
Would you rather buy a delivery van from Boston or a one owner van from a Grandma in rural Southern California only driven to church? Usage has a lot to do with expected vehicle maintenance costs, and in general the harsher the driving conditions, the more maintenance required.
Warm temperate weather
Hwy cruising commutes
Unsalted roads
Smooth level roads
Extreme Heat or Cold
Stop and Go Traffic, short trips
Salted Roads (de-icing)
Pothole heavy hills
The Preventive and Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance costs and requirements depend on your vehicle's make and model. These routine maintenance costs will likely help you avoid the higher costs of unscheduled maintenance. Most of the time - you can explore your vehicle maintenance schedule located in the car owner's manual in the glove compartment to find out which maintenance services your car requires and how often these services need to be done.
Thanks to modern computerization and mechanical improvements to the design of the engine, new vehicles require less upkeep than ever before. Nonetheless, as a general rule of thumb here's some general maintenance expenses:
Basic maintenance factors include:
Oil Change: It is standard to change a vehicle's engine oil every three months or between every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.
Tire rotation: Because a car's front two tires bear most of the vehicle's weight, a tire rotation is needed to spread this stress evenly on all tires. It is recommended to rotate your vehicle's tires with every oil change.
Multipoint inspection:
It is recommended to get the following inspected each oil change
AAA auto insurance offers free multipoint inspections
Fluid levels
Inflation pressure
Tire tread depth
Air filters
In addition to these basic maintenance requirements, vehicles often require some wearable car part replacements that ultimately affect ride quality. As your car gets older in model years or if it is a used car, you might notice replacement costs starting to rise. For example, your [MAKE] [MODEL] might also require replacements. Your average yearly cost of owning will also rise in effect to age. Also, more expensive cars are made of pricier parts, which can be more costly to replace. Replacement and car repair costs include but are not limited to:
Checks tires once a month for cracks or tears
You can also use the penny test to check the tread depth of your tires
Wiper blades:
The rubber in the blades is upgradeable over time
Recommended to be changed every 6 to 12 months
Engine filters:
Stops dirt and debris from clouding your engine
Should be replaced every 20,000 to 60,000 miles
Brake pads: recommended to be changed every 30,000 to 50,000 miles
Car Batteries
Engine transmission: check whether your reliable car has an automatic transmission or manual transmission (e.g. six-speed manual) or CVT (continuously variable transmission)
The exact trim levels, configuration, and options and packages on the vehicle
While we treated all [MAKE] [MODEL] the same in this article - sometimes maintenance costs vary quite highly depending on the exact trim level (e.g. LX, EX-L, EX on most Honda models), engine configured (e.g. the fuel efficient four-cylinder engine BMW is more reliable than the six cylinder turbo), standard features (e.g. airbags, sunroof, etc), as well as additional options (e.g. leather seats, heated steering wheel) and packages (e.g. technology package, utility package) the vehicle has (Toyota infotainment touchscreens in 2002-2004 were not highly reliable).
Although it's not a steadfast rule - the more moving parts, options and packages your vehicle has the more likely these items are to need repair. E.g. a vehicle equipped with Bluetooth, climate control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, touch screen infotainment system, and NHTSA/IIHS approved active safety features (blind spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning) has more items to break than a base-level Nissan Sentra with just a steering wheel and AM/FM radio. If you opt for the four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD), rather than front-wheel drive (FWD) or rear-wheel drive models this too is likely to cause additional complications.
In addition, for styling, trim levels for the higher horsepower sport models are more likely to be "pushing" the limits of their mechanical components than lower priced based models. The 2006-2010 BMW M5 as an example had notorious engine and transmission issues for a very advanced, highly complex V10 powertrain. The base model 5 series (more tuned for good epa gas mileage) was far more reliable.
Will having back seats increase your maintenance costs?
When deciding on the best car for you, it's important to note the amount of legroom and overall cargo space available to you that will fit your lifestyle. Due to the technology and build of the larger vehicles now, maintenance costs to do not vary that much from SUVs to sedans. A sedan will usually have a lower CPM than most SUVs, mainly due to the higher cost of tires and brake repairs.
However, these prices do not deviate that much from one another to detract from the roomy vehicle with foldable rear seats you could have. If you're a large family, a three-row car is definitely worth the maintenance costs, but if you're short on a budget and don't use your car much, only having a first row (Smart car) may work for you.
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A former leader of one of the nation's most prominent liberal Protestant churches told Newtown, Conn., residents still grieving one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history that Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of healing and nonviolence "are needed now more than ever."
The Rev. James A. Forbes Jr., the first black minister to lead New York's historic Riverside Church, spoke Sunday night at the Newtown Congregational Church in a service honoring King and the elementary school shooting victims.
About 300 residents filled the church for the community worship service, called For the Healing of Newtown, on the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Forbes delivered a sermon calling for a transformation and healing of communities.
"The saddest face I ever saw on Martin Luther King was at the funeral of the four little girls slain in Birmingham, Ala.," he said. "We ask today, as King did then, 'Lord, what can come out of this that will honor those lost in this tragedy?'"
Twenty Sandy Hook Elementary School first-graders and six school officials died in the Newtown shooting last month. The gunman who attacked them had killed his mother at home before going to the school and later committed suicide.
Forbes' message of transformation was delivered to the Newtown community a day before the federal holiday honoring King's legacy and a little more than a month after the Dec. 14 school shooting.
The senior minister of the Newtown Congregational Church, the Rev. Matt Crebbin, welcomed the congregation and spoke of the long journey ahead.
"Though we are all interconnected, our destiny lies in our ability to be one, as a community and as a nation," he said. "Tonight we gather to heal and mend hearts."
As the congregation sang the hymn "When Aimless Violence Takes Those We Love," many fought back tears and others simply wept.
Forbes told the congregation his message would be one of hope and healing.
With great passion, he spoke of his experiences during the civil rights movement and the struggles and challenges along the way. But, he said, one way to get encouragement is to recognize when progress is made.
"As a community, overcoming a tragedy will take time, but progress will be made," he said.
Forbes said that King believed in the power of community and faith and the need for good to come from tragedy. He stepped down from the pulpit to be closer to the congregation as he raised his voice to finalize his message.
"We have seen that violence can strike anywhere," Forbes bellowed. "Yes, King talked about violence, but he also talked about transformation and healing in the wake of violence."
He then asked people in the church to consider something: "What if history records what happened in Newtown and that leads to a new America?"
"Maybe if we listen to the Spirit, we as a town will be able to stay out of the depths of despair," he said. "If we listen to the Spirit, there will emerge a beacon of light that can lead an entire nation."
Crebbin said this was a fitting time for Forbes, who was leader of the Riverside Church on Sept. 11, 2001, but retired in 2007, to visit Newtown, which is about 60 miles northeast of New York City.
"He's been able to share his insight about grief through his experience with 9/11," Crebbin said. "In the midst of the grieving, we can't try to fix the grief. We need to help with the grieving. It won't be the same life."
Everyone stood to sing "We Shall Overcome" as the service ended. Forbes, founder of the Healing of the Nations Foundation, walked down into the congregation to take the hands of those sitting across the aisle from each other and connected the crowd into one.


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Congressional gun rights supporters showed an increased willingness Tuesday to consider new legislation to control firearms in the aftermath of the Connecticut school shootings — provided it also addresses mental health issues and the impact of violent video games.
A former co-chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, Democratic Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and 10-term House Republican Jack Kingston — a Georgia lawmaker elected with strong National Rifle Association backing — were the latest to join the call to consider gun control as part of a comprehensive, anti-violence effort next year.
"Put guns on the table, also put video games on the table, put mental health on the table," Kingston said.
But he added that nothing should be done immediately, saying, "There is a time for mourning and a time to sort it out. I look forward to sorting it out and getting past the grief stage."
With the nation's nerves still raw over the murders of 20 elementary school children and six teachers, White House, spokesman Jay Carney said President Barack Obama was "actively supportive" of a plan by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to introduce legislation to reinstate an assault weapons ban. While Obama has long supported a ban, he exerted little effort to get it passed during his first term.
Meanwhile, the National Rifle Association, silent since the shootings, said in a statement that it "is prepared to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again." There was no indication what that might entail. The group, the best-known defender of gun rights in America, scheduled a news conference for Friday.
On Capitol Hill, Feinstein is likely to become chairman next year of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which may get the first crack at considering firearms legislation.
Carney said the president also would support legislation that closes a gun show "loophole," which allows people to buy guns from private dealers without a background check. And he says Obama would be "interested in looking at" legislation to restrict high capacity ammunition clips.
The spokesman said Obama was heartened by growing support on Capitol Hill for a national discussion on gun violence, particularly from seemingly unlikely lawmakers. The president spoke on the phone Tuesday with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat and avid hunter, who said after the Connecticut shootings that "everything should be on the table" in those discussions.
Carney sidestepped questions about whether Obama regrets not having taken stronger gun control during his first term, but he said the president does think more needs to be done.
"We as a nation — and he, as a member and leader of the nation — need to do more," he said.
Late Wednesday, the National Rifle Association, the most potent pro-gun group and one that keeps score of lawmakers' votes, explained its silence until now.
"The National Rifle Association of America is made up of four million moms and dads, sons and daughters – and we were shocked, saddened and heartbroken by the news of the horrific and senseless murders in Newtown," the NRA statement said.
"Out of respect for the families, and as a matter of common decency, we have given time for mourning, prayer and a full investigation of the facts before commenting."
Among members of Congress, Thompson, the former Sportsmen's Caucus co-chairman, was named to lead a Democratic task force on gun violence. He's a hunter, a wounded Vietnam veteran and a conservative Democrat.
"The only experience I've had with assault weapons was the one that I was trained with when I was in the Army," he said. "I know that this is not a war on guns. Gun owners and hunters across this country have every right to own legitimate guns for legitimate purposes and … we are not going to take law-abiding citizens 'guns away from them."
On Monday, NRA member Manchin, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa — senior Republican on the Judiciary Committee — said it's time for a debate that would include gun control. Reid previously had taken pro-gun positions for years.
Not all Republicans were willing to go as far as Grassley or Kingston, but they didn't rule out tackling gun control.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell told reporters, "The entire Congress is united in condemning the violence in Newtown and on the need to enforce our laws. As we continue to learn the facts, Congress will examine whether there is an appropriate and constitutional response that would better protect our citizens."
McConnell added that Reid controls the Senate schedule.
At a regular House Republican closed-door meeting Tuesday Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, a psychologist, led a discussion on mental illness — which he described as the primary cause of mass shootings.
Murphy said he told colleagues that mental illness was the common link in similar tragic incidents and "we have to stop pretending it doesn't exist. We need to understand what it is that triggers changes in someone."
"I see it as the center of the issue. Get mental illness out of the shadows."


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Hiroki Kuroda (5-6, 3.79) vs. Glendon Rusch (3-3, 5.79)
COMMENTS: Will the Dodgers "dial long distance" in the series clincher? Actually, do we want them to? After all, they didn't hit a single home run Monday night and scored 16 runs. Last night Kemp went deep for their only run of the game.
And in each of those games they gave up 10 runs. Here's hoping their pitching gets better the next few games. In fact, maybe they'll allow 3 runs tonight, 2 on Friday, and 1 on Saturday. Get it? 10-10-3-2-1! Of course, maybe they'll instead give up 321 runs tonight.


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The UK Film industry has taken a few major blows recently. In the face of this uncertainty, British films are being picked up by international film festivals: next stop, Tribeca.
There is an overwhelming sense of apprehension in the UK film industry at the moment. In July 2010, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced that the UK Film Council and all Regional Screen Agencies would be abolished and responsibilities shifted to the British Film Institute (BFI) and a new agency, Creative England with hubs in Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester. It must be noted that since 2000, the UK Film Council has invested over £160m of Lottery funding into more than 900 films, which attracted over 200 million cinema-goers and helped generate over £700 million at the box office worldwide, earning £5 for every £1 of Lottery money invested. Films like The Last King of Scotland, In the Loop, This is England, and more recently, The King's Speech are a testament to the wide appeal of British cinema.
Since the UK Film Council was created, the box office grew by 62% (in 2009 it reached record levels of £944 million), with British films accounting for 23% of all UK cinema takings from 2001 until 2009. UK film exports exceeded £1.3 billion, 92% higher than in 2001, so it comes as no great surprise that 11 British films are premiering at this year's Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Tribeca Film Festival was launched in 2001 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff following the attacks on the World Trade Center, to stimulate the economic and cultural revitalisation of the lower Manhattan district through an annual celebration of film, music and culture. The Festival has screened over 1,100 films from 80 countries and is well known for supporting emerging and established directors. Now in its 10th year, as a Festival, distributor, and Institute, it seems to be rivalling Sundance in its stride.
The 11 British films premiering at this year's Tribeca Film Festival include: Gaby Dellal's Angels Crest, Joshua Neale's Despicable Dick and Righteous Richard, Jerry Rothwell's Donor Unknown, Stevan Riley's Fire In Babylon, Michael Collins' Give Up Tomorrow, Greg Barker's Koran By Heart, Alexandra McGuinness and Brendan Grant's Lotus Eaters, Gemma Atwal's Marathon Boy, Peter Mullan's NEDS, Bill Morrison, Jóhann Jóhannsson, and David Metcalfe's The Miners' Hymns and Michael Winterbottom's The Trip. These films represent the broad church that is British cinema from documentary to narrative.
This year's Tribeca Film Festival will screen 85 feature-length films, alongside 61 shorts, and offer free online screenings. Spotlight, Cinemania and Viewpoints are three distinct areas of the Festival. Spotlight comprises of 33 films that highlight the works of a wide array of both established and rising talent, as well as recognisable subjects. This exciting mix of current global cinema consists of 16 documentaries and 17 narratives, 16 of which will world premiere at the Festival. In the Cinemania section, viewers can expect an eclectic assortment of eight narrative films that defy genre categorisation; it's a well-rounded spectrum of contemporary genre filmmaking, including science fiction, horror, exploitation and fantasy. Viewpoints, a new addition to this year's Festival, presents 11 narrative features and nine documentaries as a snapshot of international independent cinema that immerses audiences in distinctive perspectives.
A number of British films have enjoyed success in the USA, but contending with Hollywood has given British cinema a distinct reputation, aesthetic and overall feel. The narratives are more complex; with smaller budgets, it's the story that takes precedence, not high octane special effects. With the current state of the film industry, it's of paramount importance that British films continue to appear on the international festival circuit.
Senior Programmer Genna Terranova, discusses what's on offer at Tribeca this year and how British cinema is playing a part in this year's Festival.
What can attendees expect this year as Tribeca celebrates its 10th anniversary? How is it different from previous years?
The 10th year of Tribeca kicks off with a fantastic outdoor public screening of The Union, a documentary film by Cameron Crowe about Elton John and the making of his new album. This is a change as we usually do our premieres indoors and this year's event is free. The Festival is on a par with the last few years – 85 films with documentaries, foreign films and narratives from around the world. However, this year we have combined some sections and streamlined the presentation of the films. We now have an expanded Spotlight section and a new section called Viewpoints.
With regards to the Festival's mission, how does Tribeca differ from other American film festivals; what makes it unique?
Tribeca is an American festival, but also an international one. With a home in the melting pot of NYC, we serve a diverse and sophisticated audience. You can find popular films, personal films, documentaries of all sorts and foreign films in a selection of just 85 or so feature films. NYC is the media capital of the world and films that play at Tribeca attract great media attention and exposure as well as industry attention.
There are 11 UK titles featuring at this year's Festival, can you tell me more about how British cinema features at this year's event?
Every year we visit the UK with the specific mission of finding films made in the UK that will work for Tribeca. As the number of films that are ready and available changes, so does the number of films we programme. This year was an especially good year for British films and filmmakers in which the timing was right, and the films moved and impressed us.
What do you feel are the defining features of British cinema?
British cinema is always strong from the documentary side, primarily because the filmmakers are incredibly talented, but also because of the community that surrounds it and the financial support available – it's a field that seems to be nurtured. Also, British cinema is well known for its biting and entertaining comedies each year, like this year's The Trip.
Over recent years, there has been an increase in British input from directors, actors and filmmakers into the American film industry; why do you feel these collaborations are so successful?
Absolutely, some of the world's greatest cinema talents are British; from actors to cinematographers to directors – they run the gamut. Filmmaking is a huge collaboration and when diverse talents come together from different backgrounds and it works that is a great success.
For the most part, in your opinion, how are British films perceived by American audiences?
American audiences embrace British cinema across the board. The biggest example this year is The King's Speech, but American audiences appreciate the diverse British perspective whether it is comedy or drama. Audiences in the USA also follow directing talents, like that of Peter Mullan, who did the memorable and affecting The Magdalene Sisters. At Tribeca they will have a chance to see his highly anticipated new film, NEDS.
What about the films that will feature in Spotlight, Cinemania and Viewpoints? Can you give me a brief overview of the criteria for these sections of the Festival?
The criterion for these sections is that the film must be a NYC premiere. The Viewpoints' films are unique visions from emerging and established filmmakers from around the globe. Their stories can be personal or their styles innovative. From a comedian running for mayor in the documentary Gnarr, to the independent comedy, Maria My Love, starring indie darling, Judy Marte, these films exhibit voices and stories that are discoveries. Spotlight's films feature recognisable names and popular subject matter. From Carol Channing to Ozzy Osbourne, they are entertaining and appeal to a broader sensibility, but are still packed with independent spirit. Cinemania is an off-the-wall selection of genre, comedy and films that are pushing the envelope to the extreme. This youthful and out-of-the-box section of the Festival represents a part of world cinema that is just plain fun with some dark and hilarious twists, and blood spatters of course!
The Tribeca Film Festival opened on 20 April 2011 and continued until 1 May 2011. www.tribecafilm.com.
Cherie Federico


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New York City's Naked Cowboy may have met his match.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors candidate George Davis stripped buck naked in Times Square on Wednesday to campaign for the right to be nude in public.
Davis spoke out against a 2013 San Francisco public nudity ban introduced by his opponent, Scott Wiener. He says nudity is a form of expression.
After Davis' speech he conducted interviews stark naked. Then he walked to where artist Andy Golub was body-painting another naked man.
Times Square Batmans and Elmos and other onlookers gawked, laughed and took photos while moving out of Davis' way. One man loudly read Bible passages.
Davis ran for mayor in 2007 and for District 10 supervisor in 2010. He has been arrested twice for public nudity.


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If you would like to be included, just leave me a comment with your permalink! and add a "weekend cat blogging" tag to your post!
If you would like to participate in WDB 1 (Weekend Dog Blogging) please go visit the lovely Sweetnicks and send her an email! --- how cool is this? I would if I had a puppy! Casey...please... pity the K man hates dog :(
The Round up for the First WDB is up! Make sure to check out Callie whilst you are there :)
hehehe can you see what this is? Do you know yet?
How about this? IT IS A KIRIASAURUS REX JUMPER!!!!
and guess what I made it myself. Yep, that's right I got out the old knitting needles and bought a pattern (oh) and knitted it :)
How clever am I? How cute is he? *sigh*
Check out J2 and New Cat surveying the scene from farmgirlfare
Check out Tigger the beautiful Tabby from Look Hunny, I cooked
Check out The halloween black beauty at Tarzile.com
Check out the cuddly Miss Aggie at Kayak soup
Check out Trixie smelling Wendy's shoes... at Green Girl Art
Check out Janson (S*Hufflepuffs silver Eminem) Lena's cat at Anne's Food
Check out the Caramel Brownie Kitty another Hobo at Restaurant Widow
Check out all the Kitties dinin' out courtesy of the cat at Belly-timber
Check out the cat takin' a nap at papilles et pupilles
Check out the picture of a little opium at Cel's Home Page
Check out Miss Kitty watching Birds (mmmmeeeooowww) at Culinary in the Desert
Check out the Studious Cat at My adventures in the Breadbox
Check out how big Boos Ginger Kitten is getting at Masak-Masak
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Check out The Kitten with a new name at Tigers&Strawberries
Check out Lucky who gave his paw of approval and staring!at The Countess
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