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Odd one of these Republicans are seizing on of these letters that if -- gone out to a lot of bump that a good defense contractors.
You know is this is this wise I mean -- to bring you up to speed here.
They're they're being told don't mess they put out notices that they're gonna lose their jobs.
Because of automatic sequestration cuts.
You know these letters have to go out in such event that's the way this generally works.
-- automatic spending cuts go go out and they're etched in stone.
What does this mean they're not etched in stone does this mean that there's a run around going on here does this mean the president's playing politics here too.
Former Virginia governor Doug Wilder.
For tennis where is home to a number of a defense concerns and of course would be among those vulnerable to these cuts if it would if they were to pass.
-- governor it doesn't pass the sniff test in many.
Dead the president -- the white outs in general would intervene in the issuance of letters that are routine anyway.
In the event of cuts that are coming.
For sequestration or otherwise so doesn't look good what do you think.
I hope that that.
It is not the key is of intervention in the field because.
If it's going to happen as you probably put out -- probably put.
It's got to happen and so.
-- one of the things that has been funnel a lot of Americans during this.
Election period.
Is that many of them -- taken for fools.
Stupid don't know what's going on -- we'll tell you what's important and what's not important.
When we know that they're going to be cuts when we know that they're going to be facts.
The question is when and and where and Virginia as you probably -- -- and put it.
Heavily relies on defense spending but the numbers of contract all of us here as well as the defense installations that we have an state our wonderful state.
And so that's that's not gonna help to play politics within and that would hope that that is not -- People have to realize governor do they not they have to realize that.
But did these these sequestration cuts are out there they've been well telegraph that the both parties -- trying to avoid them.
But it's out there and so it it behooves the president or anyone else to let him know.
You know this is likely you should plan accordingly.
Does it smacked you lord leads to do you see why Republicans and -- down.
As trying to politicize something in a crucial swing state Colorado this state is another -- defense.
Layoffs could be very he problematic.
Ford administration days before the election.
That's and that's why is that two things first -- -- -- foods they're not stupid they know certain things are coming.
We know with these sectors vision secret version coming off all at all.
That those cuts will take place -- -- of a deal being struck bit and it certainly won't be struck before the election we know that being the case I hope.
That it is and that politicized to the extent of and the -- of them that.
And that concluded that that's the case opens -- Virginia is in -- very important -- this election.
And right now I'm understanding what and who until you above these polls multiple that I ever really concerned group who won the one that's taken or Election Day I -- -- Right now at that point governor -- -- -- are but the polls now.
Seem to show a slight lead for the president in in Virginia this was a state.
That he took from Republicans for years ago.
It's been close to pretty much ever sense it's been benefiting from an improved economy a much lower than average national unemployment rate.
Businesses coming back to the Republican governor elect say that's on me not that guy but be -- -- today.
Where do you think Virginia ultimately breaks.
I offended -- and it is it's also upstate right ma'am notwithstanding.
Those polls.
People say one thing and do another that is -- and many people will be voting for Obama who will save the pollsters that they will be voting for Obama.
This issue as well as they would be exercised and excited to turn out.
For Obama on election -- that same degree of excitement isn't prevalent.
It's not exist.
I know you that you're not -- I'm sorry you're not the kid that says these physical Baltic -- these -- But use you some -- -- -- and think they can be skewed a little bit.
I don't I don't run battle mode for the laptop to the president's around the country around the state.
I can tell you that many of them believe that if the election were -- to evade the likelihood.
Would be that Romney would not be the well all the other hand they would tell you.
That within the percentage.
-- points -- -- -- three all four.
This state is still considered by minute to -- -- -- on Iraq.
Particularly considered a tossup state.
-- we shall see governor it's always a pleasure -- are.
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I'm very grateful for any elected leader who stands up for the greater good of our nation and it's people regardless of party affiliation or influence by party leaders, committee members, the White House, lobbyists, corporate/financial interests, etc. It gives me hope to see efforts in Congress for change and so I applaud Representatives Jeff Flake and Charles Bass for suggesting it's time for leadership change in the House. But I agree with Representative Melissa Hart...to replace Tom Delay alone doesn't go far enough. For myself, the Republican Party will lose any support from me unless it truly demonstrates that it is more interested in good legislation than in catering to special interests. This would be demonstrated by demanding behavioral and policy making changes starting with the House and Senate leaders and going right on down the ranks. Put special interests aside and start making sound policy decisions that are fiscally responsible and benefit the citizens, the true majority. Not the moral or special interest majorities. Enough is enough. I am an independent, non-partisan voter and taxpayer and I attempt to vote for the most qualified person. Someone who is looking out for the greater good...something that can benefit a broad sector of the population and pave the way for real solutions to the most pressing problems while protecting the rights of citizens everywhere. I urge you to clean house from top to bottom. And I will write to Democratic leaders to do the same, but the public can't help notice that this White House and this Republican Majority are undeniably linked to the largest scandals and the biggest mistakes and abuses of power some of us have ever been made aware of. I'm not nave. I know this is not new. But it's on your watch and it's time for our elected leaders to act like elected leaders. Please take actions for sweeping changes. The public's patience will not last until November of 2006 and good and reasonable Republican Representatives may find themselves voted out of office due to a public backlash. Thank you so much for listening. I understand that you have tough jobs and there are few straightforward solutions for the complex problems and negotiations and compromises involved. These are challenging times and it has raised the awareness of common Americans like myself who would like to see our Nation back on track. Wishing you and yours the best in 2006. Sincerely, Don Conoscenti / Chicago IL 1-9-06


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Proponent's Argument for voting Yes:
Opponent's Argument for voting No:
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Sen. BARBARA MIKULSKI (D, MD): [In developing national service over many years] we were not in the business of creating another new social program. What we were in the business of was creating a new social invention. What do I mean by that? In our country, we are known for our technological inventions. But also often overlooked, and sometimes undervalued, is our social inventions.
We created national service to let young people find opportunity to be of service and also to make an important contribution. But not all was rosy. In 2003, when I was the ranking member on the appropriations subcommittee funding national service, they created a debacle. One of their most colossal errors was that they enrolled over 20,000 volunteers and could not afford to pay for it. That is how sloppy they were in their accounting. I called them the "Enron of nonprofits."
And they worked on it. But all that is history. We are going to expand AmeriCorps activity into specialized corps. One, an education corps; another, a health futures corps; another, a veterans corps; and another called opportunity corps. These are not outside of AmeriCorps. They will be subsets because we find this is where compelling human need is and at the same time offers great opportunity for volunteers to do it.
Opponent's argument to vote No:No senators spoke against the amendment.
Help Working Families Lift Themselves from Poverty
In the 1990s, Americans resolved to end welfare dependency and forge a new social compact on the basis of work and reciprocal responsibility. The results so far are encouraging: The welfare rolls have been cut by more than half since 1992 without the social calamities predicted by defenders of the old welfare entitlement. People are more likely than ever to leave welfare for work, and even those still on welfare are four times more likely to be working. But the job of welfare reform will not be done until we help all who can
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In the next decade, progressives should embrace an even more ambitious social goal -- helping every working family lift itself from poverty. Our new social compact must reinforce work, responsibility, and family. By expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit, increasing the supply of affordable child care, reforming tax policies that hurt working families, making sure absent parents live up to their financial obligations, promoting access to home ownership and other wealth-building assets, and refocusing other social policies on the new goal of rewarding work, we can create a new progressive guarantee: No American family with a full-time worker will live in poverty.
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It is now the 4th quarter of 2012 and the nation has just reported over 6 months of positive housing data. Almost every analyst and industry professional is convinced that housing definitely turned a corner and we should see homes prices continue to rise conservatively for the next few years.
However, with the recent elections, not everyone is so sure how the next few years are going to work for the nation's economy. It is safe to say that even though the housing market is finally improving, America is not out of the woods from this latest recession and we have a growing debt issue that still needs to be addressed.
Since the housing market plays such a huge role in overall economic health, the nation needs a thriving real estate market to have a shot at climbing out of the hole it's in. Which begs the question:
How much could the housing market possibly improve with the poor job market, high unemployment and the tight lending market?
My answer to this question today is: Second Chance Homebuyers.
Before I explain who second chance homebuyers are, let's first review the housing bubble. The real estate market went on steroids between 2004 and the summer of 2006. Some markets saw home prices increase over 40% in less than 2 years. Depending on your local market, home prices peaked in areas about 2006-2007. Everyone knew there was a price correction coming, and real estate began to sputter and see some signs of increasingly fewer buyers. Fall of 2008 came and the stock market took a major hit and sealed the fate for housing for the next 5 years. 2009 was the first year we saw massive amounts of defaults on mortgages. Most markets saw a peak in mortgage defaults in 2010, then even fewer defaults in 2011, and now in 2012 the vast majority of markets have seen a major reduction in homeowners entering the foreclosure process. 2013 is on pace to be at near pre-bubble levels of the amount of homeowners defaulting on their mortgage.
The important detail from this housing recession is to note that 2010 appears to be the peak year when the most homeowners lost their homes to foreclosure or did a short sale with their lender to sell the home. That peak was almost 3 years ago.
Now back to those second chance homebuyers.
A second chance homebuyer is a homebuyer who has previously lost their home to foreclosure or short sale, and is now getting approved to purchase a home again. Many of them only have to wait 2-3 years before they can re-qualify for a home loan, and not just any home loan but good loans that only require 3.5% down; and–if rates stay similar–a chance to get in below 4%.
One of the most common home loans in America is called an FHA loan. If a homeowner lost their home to foreclosure or short sale, they only have to wait 3 years from the date of the sale or the date of when the home transferred back to the bank. The wait is only 2 years for a VA loan.
2013 is 3 years from the peak of when most people lost their home to foreclosure. It is not hard to qualify for an FHA loan and therefore, I expect to see a new wave of homebuyers impact the market over the next few years. Lenders are already approving new loans for these buyers.
We all know people who have lost their homes to foreclosure, who have had to rent a home the last few years. Most of those I speak to are very anxious to get back into homeownership. Rental prices are significantly higher than they were a few years ago, and in many markets it is cheaper to own than it is to rent.
Second chance homebuyers will begin to have a huge impact on the housing market over the next few years. They represent a big segment of our population and will help keep the housing sales strong despite a sputtering economy.


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Highlights: Explore Kenya and Tanzania's top game reserves with an expert safari-guide, relax at comfortable tented camps and lodges located inside parks and reserves, visit an authentic Masai village and experience a different way of life, travel in a small group of 6 for a more intimate safari experience, enjoy a local lunch and village walk.
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Governor Romney has a problem: There is only one way to pay for his $5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy, and that's higher middle class taxes. Since Governor Romney won't release his own plan, he is desperately attacking the President's plan to distract voters.
Yesterday, he claimed that President Obama's plan would raise middle class taxes by $4,000. What he didn't mention was that, by the same math, the middle class would pay $5,300 unless we act on the President's deficit plan. In other words, the study—if taken at face value—shows the President's budget is actually a $1,300 tax cut.
The President has put forward a plan that reduces the deficit by over $4 trillion over the next decade without raising taxes on any middle-class families. And it has nothing to do with how the President has proposed to address our deficit challenges—which includes a combination of spending cuts and additional revenues from the wealthiest Americans. Instead, the American Enterprise Institute paper attempts to illustrate the costs of deficits by asking how much interest on the deficit would cost taxpayers if it was all paid for by higher taxes.
It's all on page 15 of the report. If you look at the middle-class families Romney is describing—those earning between $100,000 and $200,000—you'll see that their current "tax burden" based on projected deficits over the next decade is $3,743. If the President's deficit reduction plan were enacted, that number would decline to $2,453. That's a nearly $1,300 tax cut.
The Romney campaign comes to their conclusion by attributing the costs of the deficits in the 14 years between 2009 and 2022 to the President—even though the deficits in President Obama's first term were largely due to prior policies and the recession, and his plan would cut the deficit in half by 2014, according to the independent Congressional Budget Office.
Of course, if Romney did the same misleading math he applies to the President in his ad to his own budget plan, he'd find that he is "raising middle class taxes" even more. Using Romney's own math, unless he fully eliminated the deficit on the day he took office—a step that he himself admits would devastate the economy—he would be "raising middle class taxes." And since Romney has proposed $5 trillion in tax cuts and $2 trillion in added defense spending that he would need to pay for before he makes even a dollar of progress towards deficit reduction, his plan would show thousands of dollars in tax increases himself.
But here's the thing: We don't need to distort hypothetical studies to show that Romney's tax plan would raise middle class taxes. Romney just needs to ask his own advisors who have made it clear that the only way his tax plan add up is by raising taxes on the very taxpayers he is talking about in his ad.


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Chapter 10
- What makes an antipsychotic conventional?
- D2 receptor antagonism makes an antipsychotic conventional
- Neurolepsis
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia
- Prolactin elevation
- The dilemma of blocking D2 dopamine receptors in all dopamine pathways
- Muscarinic cholinergic blocking properties of conventional antipsychotics
- Other pharmacological properties of conventional antipsychotic drugs
- Risks and benefits of long-term treatment with conventional antipsychotics
- What makes an antipsychotic atypical?
- Serotonergic neurotransmission and serotonin dopamine antagonism
- Serotonin synthesis and termination of action
- Serotonin receptors
- 5HT1A and 5HT2A receptors have opposite actions in regulating dopamine release
- 5HT2A antagonism makes an antipsychotic atypical
- Rapid dissociation of D2 antagonism makes an antipsychotic atypical
- D2 partial agonism (DPA) makes an antipsychotic atypical
- 5HT1A partial agonism (SPA) actions make an antipsychotic atypical
- Receptor binding properties and pharmacokinetics of antipsychotics
- Links between antipsychotic binding properties and clinical actions
- Cardiometabolic risk and antipsychotics
- Sedation and antipsychotics
- Antipsychotic pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacological properties of individual antipsychotics
- Antipsychotics in clinical practice
- Schizophrenia symptom pharmacies
- The art of switching antipsychotics
- Combos and polypharmacy
- Future treatments for schizophrenia
- Presymptomatic and prodromal treatments for schizophrenia: putting the cart before the horse or preventing disease progression?
- Glutamate-linked mechanisms and new treatments for schizophrenia
- Glutamate agonists or antagonists for schizophrenia?
- Novel serotonin- and dopamine-linked mechanisms
- Acetylcholine-linked mechanisms
- Peptide-linked mechanisms
- Future combination chemotherapies for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Summary
Antipsychotic Agents
This chapter explores antipsychotic drugs with an emphasis on treatments for schizophrenia. These treatments include not only conventional antipsychotic drugs but also the newer atypical antipsychotic drugs, which have largely replaced the older conventional agents in many countries. Atypical antipsychotics are also used as mood stabilizers for the manic, depressed, and maintenance phases of bipolar disorder in both adults and in children, but this is discussed in Chapter 13 on mood stabilizers. Atypical antipsychotics have many other "off-label" uses, from augmentation of antidepressants in treatment-resistant depression and of anxiolytics in treatment-resistant anxiety disorders to treatment of psychosis and behavioral disturbances in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The use of atypical antipsychotics for indications other than the treatment of psychosis and schizophrenia is discussed in chapters dealing with those other disorders. Here we will discuss the use of conventional and atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia and also take a look into the future by discussing numerous new drugs under development for schizophrenia.
Antipsychotic drugs exhibit possibly the most complex pharmacological mechanisms of any drug class in the field of clinical psychopharmacology. To assist the reader in mastering this critical area of therapeutics in psychopharmacology, we have organized this chapter into five sections: first, the classic conventional antipsychotics; second, the contrasting pharmacological properties that make an antipsychotic atypical; third, a discussion of the multiple receptor actions of antipsychotics as well as their pharmacokinetics, comparing and contrasting the properties of the various individual atypical antipsychotics; fourth, a practical analysis of how these agents are put to use in clinical practice; and fifth, a discussion of new therapeutics for schizophrenia currently in development.
The reader is referred to standard reference manuals and textbooks for practical prescribing information, such as drug doses, because this chapter emphasizes basic pharmacological concepts regarding mechanisms of action and not practical issues such as how to prescribe these drugs (for that information, see, for example, S. M. Stahl, Essential Psychopharmacology: The Prescriber's Guide, which is a companion to this book). The pharmacological concepts developed here should, however, help the reader understand the rationale for how to use antipsychotic agents based on their interactions with different neurotransmitter systems. Such interactions can often explain both the therapeutic actions and the side effects of antipsychotic medications and thus can provide very helpful background information for prescribers of these therapeutic agents.


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Births for Dec. 29, 2009
Whyatt Lain Elsea
Colby Tyler Clark
La'Kota Dawn Diane Baez
Corbin Chet Gravier
Addison Taylar Schafer
Garren Tyler Fitzgerald
Ezekiel Quinn Betti
Whyatt Lain Elsea
Whyatt Lain Elsea was born to Stephanie and Richard Elsea, of Alturas, Calif., at 4:12 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, Calif.
He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 22 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Scooter and Kelly Voth, of Alturas.
Paternal grandparents are Donna and Ramiro Munoz, of Alturas.
Maternal great-grandparents are Joy Neal, of Likely, Calif., Darlynn Carter, of Alturas, and Jim Voth, of Yreka.
Paternal great-grandmother is Ruth Conklin, Alturas.
Colby Tyler Clark
Colby Tyler Clark was born to Kimberly and Corey Clark, of Chester, Calif., at 6 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, Calif.
He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19-3/4 inches.
Maternal grandparents are Stephanie Elmo, of Chester, Marc and Cindy Elmo, of Madera, Calif.
Paternal grandparents are Joni and Steve VerPlanck, of Chester, and Mark Clark, of Oregon, (deceased).
Maternal great-grandparents are Jean and Sherman (deceased) Mellinger, of Sonoma, Calif., and Mark and Wanda Elmo, of Fresno, (both deceased).
Paternal grandparents are Betty and Russ (deceased) Hufferson, of Lake Almanor, Calif., and Dora and Ralph (deceased) Clark, of Yuba City, Calif.
Colby joins brothers Cayleb, 5, Chase 2-1/2, and Caiden, 15 months.
La'Kota Dawn Diane Baez
La'Kota Dawn Diane Baez was born to Teresa Zimlich and Dakota Baez, of Susanville, Calif., at 11:41 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at Banner Lassen Medical Center.
She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Sandra Zimlich and Ronald Zimlich (deceased), of Portola, Calif.
Paternal grandparents are Roberta Shipes-Alokoa and Fatiki Alokoa Sr., of Susanville, Calif.
Maternal great-grandmother is Diane Martinez, of Rio Rancho, N.M.
Corbin Chet Gravier
Corbin Chet Gravier was born to Michelle and Sean Gravier, of Susanville, Calif., at 8:07 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at Banner Lassen Medical Center.
He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Chet and Lynette Corbera, of Susanville.
Paternal grandparents are Mike and Ann Gravier, of Anchorage, Ark., and Kellie Gravier, of Susanville.
Maternal grandmother is Alice Corbera, Susanville, Calif.
Paternal grandparents are Bertie Gravier and Tommie Hines, both of Susanville.
Corbin joins siblings Esteban Corbera, 16, and Elijah Smith, 10.
Addison Taylar Schafer
Addison Taylar Schafer was born to Sarah and Travis Schafer, at 2:49 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, Calif.
She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Mary Edwards and Christopher Williams.
Paternal grandparents are Gail and Teryy Skinner.
Maternal grandparents are Barbara and Jim Call, and Virginia Edwards.
Addison joins siblings Savannah Rose, 4, Teagan Yvonne, 2.
Garren Tyler Fitzgerald
Garren Tyler Fitzgerald was born to Samantha Keeling and Brandon Fitzgerals, of Chester, Calif., at 8:43 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, Calif.
He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19-1/4 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Chrissy Beam, of Quincy and Norm Keeling, of Chester, Calif.
Paternal grandparents are Rick Fitzgerald, of Sacramento, Calif., and Sandy Biscotti, of Chester.
Maternal great-grandparents are Jeannie Edwards, of Lake Isabella, Calif., Denton Beam, of Georgetown, Calif., and Sammie and Roger Keeling, of Chester.
Paternal great-grandparents are Don and Carol Foster, of Chico, Calif.
Garren joins brother Aiden Wheeler, 18 months.
Ezekiel Quinn Betti
Ezekiel Quinn Betti was born to Kenzie and Leo Betti, of Susanville, Calif., at 1:47 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at Banner Lassen Medical Center.
He weighed 5 pounds and 10 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Jon and Kris Thorne, of Cedar Hills, Utah.
Paternal grandparents are Leo and Jeri Betti, of Susanville.
Maternal great-grandparents are Ned and Margere Stevens, Jerry and Lois Thorne, all of Nampa, Idaho.
Paternal grandparents are Edward and Marian Wells, and Leo and Stella Betti, of Oroville, Calif.
Ezekiel joins brother Teagan James, 2-1/2.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban details
Formats: | PG DVD, Blu-ray |
Starring: | Alan Rickman, Pam Ferris, Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith, Robert Hardy, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Julie Christie, Dawn French, Gary Oldman, David Bradley, Michael Gambon, Julie Wa, Rupert Grint, David Thewlis, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis |
Director: | Alfonso Cuaron |
Genres: | Children, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
Studio: | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
Collections: | 100 Big Adventures, Fantasy Worlds, Full English, Harry Potter, The Biggest and Best |
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban |
PG Feature |
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Run time: | 2 hours 16 minutes |
Rental release: | Limited availability |
Main languages: | English |
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The new Harry Potter film is brilliant
By feelinglistless (57 reviews) from Liverpool , 03 Jun 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
Frankly I don't know where to begin with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Having not entirely been enamoured by the previous two films both of which were far too long to sustain their storyline and didn't have enough humanity to make the viewer care what happened to anyone I went in with a certain forboding. My main, if not only reason for turning up this time was the knowledge that Alfonso Cuar?n, who directed the beautiful Great Expectations and thrilling Y Tu Mama Tambian was behind the camera -- I wanted to see if someone with his talent would be submerged within the needs of this kind of franchise. I needn't have worried.
The new Harry Potter film is bloody brilliant.
I know. I can't believe I typed those words either. But its like watching a whole other film series. The closest comparison I can think of is Star Trek : The Motion Picture and The Wrath of Khan. In that case, out went the massive set pieces, the portentious dialogue and the assumption they needed to be answering all of the big questions and in came a revenge drama mixed with a meditation on the legacy of the past -- and so happens here. From the opening moments when Harry is practicing his magic under the covers so as not to attract the attention of his Uncle which is presented in such a way as to imply that he's doing the wizard version of what other teenagers his age might be doing under the covers, its obvious that we're in the hands of a director who has a clear vision how he wants to tell the story of how Potter is growing up. Unlike the previous films were the characters forever felt like puppets wheeled in to speak their lines on cue, here they gain all kinds of dimensions and so we actually care about what happens to them. It's quite a shock -- from watching an animated storybook illustration to a real film. For more evidence watch for the moment when the kids are trapped on the stairs and the new head boy dashes about trying to take charge and is roundly ignored.
Remember in previous films how the Quiddich game was the main feature for nigh on half an hour, with the build up and the sports film style presentation with a beginning, middle and end in which we essentially waited for Harry to win by catching the snitch? Here the game becomes something the kids do as part of their normal school year -- we don't even find out who won (although its implied). Hogwarts the school has developed into somewhere which feels like a real place rather than a bunch of sets and for the first time we even have a sense of the geography of the place. And perhaps more significantly the costume design has become more varied, with Harry and friends in their civies more often and Haggrid in particular displaying a greater wardrobe.
Is it all down to Cuaron? Well the scriptwriter Steven Kloves is the same as on previous projects (perhaps he was happy to have greater flexibility), and its widely acknowledged that is the best novel of the series. But we welcome as photographer Michael Seresin, whose previous work includes Angela's Ashes, Birdy, Fame, Bugsy Malone and Midnight Express and there are some similarity in the camerawork with those films -- the pallete in particular which includes blue and greens in comparision to the reds and browns of the past. Its more fluid, with greater use of hand held and steadicam. Throughout you feel like you're in the action instead of watching from the outside. Its visceral to an impressive degree.
But the real improvement is in the performances. Its still a British character actor's convention but even they seem to be having fun this time with more dramatic performances. David Thewlis as Lupin and Gary Oldman as Sirius Black prove yet again why they're continually hired to play the grey areas in us all -- both share some very touching scenes with Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, as does Maggie Smith. But they're greatly helped by the fact that this time they have something to bounce off, because the kids have gown up slightly and actually give proper performances. Radcliffe shows the power bubbling under, especially in the Gilliamesque opening scenes. Rupert Grint's Ron Weasly used to be a collection of facial expressions. They're still there, but now he has something behind the eyes even though on this occasion he's mainly the fall guy. The real revelation is Emma Watson who given the chance to relax and probably offers the performance of the film as Hermione, suddenly a kickass, passionate, intelligent role model -- no longer the annoying, grump know-it-all.
So I loved it and can't wait to see it again so that I can pick up on all the details I missed. Two things can happen from here -- it's either going to be the turning point in the franchise as later episodes make the first two as reductive as The Phantom Menace or it'll be the aboration, the good one, the Live and Let Die of the Roger Moore James Bonds. My great fear now as I await The Goblet of Fire is that it'll be back to business as usual, the magic of this one bleeding away. It's being directed by Mike Newell who on the one hand has made things like Enchanted April and Awfully Big Adventure which would suggest something in the old mood. But he also made Four Weddings and Donnie Brascoe so it could go either way ...- Was this review helpful to you?
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(394)Good book - not the best movie
By a customer , 18 Nov 2012Entertaining and engaging, good effects and the cast are fabulous. However, not sure if i'd really get it though if I hadn't read the book.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Nor for me
By gianino (648 reviews) from London , 02 Mar 2012I know everybody is raving about HP - However, even though it has all the right ingredients it just doens't work for me. I just wanted to give it another try so I rented this but it just proved to bore me. The kids are quite annoying, Daniel Radcliffe in particular. Some of the effect are cheaply made and the plot goes on in circles. Some of the acting is superb (not the kids though) but this doens't justy dull mediocre movies.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Feel a bit depressed by the content
By denis007 (167 reviews) , 26 Feb 2012I almost fell asleep watching it. Dull dull dull! I am now watching the rest of the series and hope it will go in the upward direction. So far, the movies viewed have not turned me into a Harry Potter fan.- Was this review helpful to you?
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not the best potter, but a good potter still
By tominsptwo (73 reviews) from Wakefield , 23 Nov 2011this isnt the best harry potter, but still manages to tell a good story
All the harry potter films are fantastic, this one isnt an exception, great cast and a even better story help make this one of the best film series in a very long time- Was this review helpful to you?
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Much darker and it's got Gary Oldman in it!!
By Bassman71 (701 reviews) from Didsbury, England , 19 Oct 2011Third part of the Harry Potter series when HP returns to Hogwarts with a new Dark arts teacher and a convicted murderer coming after Harry after escaping prison.
Much darker than before and the young actors looking and acting a lot older plus new additions with David Thewlis, Emma Thompson and the fantastic Gary Oldman joining the cast.
I did feel it borrowed even more from Lord of the Rings this time with the comparisons to the Dementors and Black Riders quite inevitable and also a few scenes mirrored Frodo Bagginss adventures.
Apart from that it is very clever in parts (the reverse time part is outstanding) and the darker stuff making me forget it was a kids book! (the train scene & finale)- Was this review helpful to you?
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If you are granted a divorce or dissolution of marriage in North Carolina, you and your ex-spouse will no longer be legally married. You and your ex-spouse are considered single and are able to re-marry if desired. When contemplating a divorce in North Carolina you should consider issues such as grounds for divorce, residency requirements, annulment, and property division. You should seek the advice of a licensed North Carolina divorce attorney.
Legal Separation
North Carolina does not have a formal legal separation procedure, but does require spouses to live separate and apart for one year before a marriage may be dissolved. During this time apart the parties may voluntarily execute a separation agreement to address issues such as child custody, child support, property division, and alimony until they are granted a divorce. It is best to work with a North Carolina divorce attorney in this situation.
Grounds For Divorce
When filing for a divorce you must state your reason for wanting a divorce, also known as grounds for divorce. North Carolina has both fault grounds and no-fault grounds for divorce. Your grounds (or reasons) for wanting a divorce are set out in a document called a Complaint for Divorce that you file with your local General Court of Justice.
No-Fault Grounds: A spouse filing for divorce on no-fault grounds does not have to prove the fault of the other spouse in order to obtain the divorce. If the parties have lived separate and apart for one year or more, a no-fault based divorce may be granted.
Fault Grounds: When a spouse files for a divorce on fault grounds, the spouse is stating the reason for the divorce is the other spouses fault. Fault grounds for divorce in North Carolina are: (1) abandonment; (3) malicious turning out of doors; (4) cruelty; (5) intolerable indignities; (6) intolerable use of alcohol or drugs; and (7) adultery.
In some cases, after separation of three years, a divorce may be granted on the grounds of incurable insanity. It is important to discuss any grounds for marriage with a North Carolina divorce attorney.
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An annulment is when a court, rather than ending a marriage via divorce, in certain situations declares that the marriage was never valid to begin with. A marriage can be annulled if there was some reason why it could not be legally entered into such as bigamy, force, or one party was underage. Annulments in North Carolina uncommon and should be discussed with a North Carolina divorce attorney.
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The North Carolina court shall determine what is marital property and shall provide for an equitable distribution of the marital property between the parties in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina statutes. The idea of equitable distribution is that each spouse is entitled to an equitable (not necessarily equal / 50-50) share of all marital property, not separate property, acquired during the marriage.
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There are also private Islamic schools here in the United States that are fomenting hatred and violence against us. One of them is in Alexandria, Virginia just outside Washington D.C.: the Islamic Saudi Academy. After reports that their textbooks were breeding hatred and violence, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom urged the State Department to investigate these textbooks. In 2006 the Saudi government promised to revise their textbooks. In 2008 these textbooks were supposedly reviewed for inflammatory material, but Fox News hired an Arab linguist to review them and found passages like


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It´s the infamous Chicago mob way....don´t need no old constitution....
Interesting that Obama still felt the need to even pretend that he is accountable for anything.
Like they all eventually do, Obama is starting to think about his legacy. He hates the thought of it being nothing more than a blank page.
This article and claim concerns me since I don´t want to give any Terrorist a break. I have heard that the Obama White House and the State Dept. want less drone strikes and strict rules...while the CIA and the DOD want to use the Armed Predators when they can...quickly and deadly. I would urge a tough stance...use this great weapon system often as possible. Don´t risk the lives of Special forces to "arrest Terrorists and lawyer them up into the civilian criminal justice system...like the ACLU wants".
Aha! Firing first and aiming afterwards. Hypocritical pillock.
For a man with no law license he sure seems to be acting like he´s talking to one.Extrajudicial executions of Americans are impeachable offenses.
Sort of goes along with ´leading from behind´.
As long as Big Media, Hollywood and Planned Parenthood are fine with it then it`s ok. Bruce Springenstein, Bon Jovi and Jamie Foxx seem satisfied with their choice so all is well. Not to worry./s
No Doubt with a sharpie or crayon.
Our Glorious Leader does not need to be constrained by mortal rules.
How long before obama is killed by a drone?
We have no idea who is really being killed off by his drone attacks... We can safely assume they are enemies of the Muslim Brotherhood.


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on 23-08-2011 07:35 PM
face it. the designers and the commerical people behind the PS3 screwed up on the memory front and got this basic balance of cost benefit wrong. They didnt even give a get out of jail clause by making it expandable..
SCREW UP.com
on 23-08-2011 08:05 PM
Sony reveal plans to bring cross game chat to PS3.But they have said this is an early working prototype & the final design is subject to change.
on 23-08-2011 08:45 PM
naah. ill stick on the sony's side. well then, if it has no game chat, then none. i have it for 5 years now and nothing has gone wrong with it, and im getting a slim soon. well i had a 360, although there's chat i keep sending it to the repair show anyway, bcoz it breaks a lot. so ps3 is still reliable, plus i cant switcch sides now. im still looking forward on resistance, uncharted. and other new ps3 titles annouced on E3 and gamescom.
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on 23-08-2011 10:30 PM - last edited on 24-08-2011 07:51 AM by Yaster
Well that certainly doesn't ring any alarm bells... I also am at a loss as to why you posted that here?
on 23-08-2011 10:50 PM
on 23-08-2011 10:58 PM
Threads like this should be deleted. It's not coming to the PS3 and has been explained why so just give it a rest.
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