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Grantland released a new pop culture tournament yesterday and this time it is in the search of the greatest movie sequel of all time through a process called Sequeltology. The bracket is an interesting one and it is certainly not without controversy right from the get go. So I decided to dive into the bracket and share some thoughts on their selections and how I think it will all shake out.
The Grantland Snubs
Every bracket has snubs and I am sure cinephiles everywhere will find plenty to bring up based on the picks the Grantland staff made. The site released a companion piece to the main article and it included an email chain with the majority of the films put into consideration by the site's writing staff. So to start off with the snubs we should start with the films that were in the conversation from the get go.
Before Sunset: The most glaring omission from the list is Richard Linklater's superb sequel to Before Sunrise. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy reprise their roles wonderfully in this heartbreaking tale of lost love and we start off awkwardly with the pair as they attempt to reconnect after nine years apart. They soon fall into step like they haven't missed a minute and the film takes off as they dance around embracing their chemistry. The film is technically impressive, is set against the gorgeous streets and vistas ofParis and is one of the rare sequels that surpass the original with ease. The film's final moment is also a haunting cliffhanger of possibilities that cements the film's greatness; and why it should have been on the bracket no lower than a number two seed.
Toy Story 2: Yes, Toy Story 3 made the cut, but Pixar's first sequel is arguably better than its predecessor as well and is one of the rarest of breeds in a successful animated sequel. They expanded the world, successfully folded in a set of new characters and enriched all of our existing plastic friends along the way. I agree that Toy Story 3 is the better of the two sequels, but on a bracket that has six series with at least two entries (Star Wars, LOTR, Batman, Rocky, National Lampoon's, Indiana Jones) I think I would take Toy Story 2 & 3 over any of those prevailing duos.
Any Harry Potter Sequel besides Chamber of Secrets: Once Alfonso Cuarón took over on The Prisoner of Azkaban the Harry Potter films became both critical and financial successes. Many will argue that Cuarón's film is the series high point, and it probably is technically, but it might be the weakest adaptation. Mike Newell's Goblet of Fire is my favorite translation from book to screen, but all of David Yates' contributions are right in the running as well. The Deathly Hallows, when taken as one film, is as epic a piece of filmmaking as anything on the bracket and The Order of the Phoenix has always been in the running for my favorite Potter film. The absence of any sequels from the most successful franchise of all-time is a major oversight.
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army: Guillermo del Toro's comic book sequel does everything a sequel is "supposed" to do. It creates a far richer world for our heroes, tweaks the things that do and do not work in the original, and takes the spectacle to another level. The first Hellboy feels small by comparison to the epicness of this sequel and the film takes full advantage of expanding its characters with no origin to run through this time. Ron Pearlman delivers one of the most unsung performances in a comic book film and he & del Toro really find the humor in the character; making this one of the funniest comic book films to date.
X2/X-Men: First Class: The two Bryan Singer touched (one directed/one produced) sequels/prequels to X-Men both surpass the original and First Class does that without Hugh Jackman (yes, I know he cameos). Matthew Vaughn's First Class creeps closer to X2's level every time I see it and X2 is in that class of superhero movies that sits right below the very best. X2 hits all those check marks on what a sequel should do and is again another rare sequel that surpasses the original. More money, better effects, and a grander story, I can only imagine where Singer's two parts Phoenix Saga might have ended up if Fox hadn't ran him out of the franchise for two films.
Return to Oz: I don't know how many of you have seen this, but it is one fucked up movie. This movie experience is probably equivalent to a bad trip on some cheap drugs you took in college. Dorothy is thrown in an insane asylum for her delusions of OZ and she is left to escape back to the mysterious land to save her from electroshock therapy. A lot of creepy villains, including a woman who changes heads and really messed up roller derby dudes, chase Dorothy and three new companions all across OZ in a film that has to be seen to be believed.
The Never Mentioned
The Bourne Ultimatum: The first Bourne sequel was mentioned, but I think it is the second that should have been in the running and on the bracket. The scene at the train depot with Paddy Considine is an all timer action/chase scene and the way Greengrass and Damon were able to wrap up the series in a fairly neat bow was much appreciated. Sure it doesn't have the great vehicular chase scene the first two have, but the rooftop chase and eventual fight to cap it off was as good of an action scene in any of the Bourne films.
Quantum of Solace: I know they weren't supposed to include any Bond movies, but with the reboot with Craig Quantum of Solace is a direct sequel to Casino Royale. I know I am in the minority on this, but Quantum > Casino Royale. It's more efficient, darker, has better action and turns Bond into a cold and random killing machine operating out of revenge for someone he thought loved him. It's a spy's coming of age film of sorts and I don't think it nearly gets the credit it deserves. People complained Solace wasn't Bond enough, yet they praised Royale for mixing up the formula; you can't have it both ways. Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace play wonderfully as a giant two part movie and it kind of makes me sad Skyfall isn't planning on continuing that story.
Tron: Legacy: The much maligned sequel that nobody asked for is an excellent companion piece to its predecessor and is a special effects extravaganza that you can cite when arguing why 3D is a worthwhile endeavor. I will concede that the film loses its momentum in the latter half of the film, but all that grid talk somehow gets more interesting on repeat viewings. There are some pretty cool ideas at play here and if Joseph Kosinski would have just dropped in a couple good set pieces in the film's back half I think this film is far better received. Still, we are talking about sequels here and I think this one not only captures the spirit of the original but successfully updates it for a new generation.
The Avengers: One could argue that Joss Whedon's The Avengers is the biggest sequel of all time in that it is the sequel to four separate franchises at once. The superhero mash up was the most fun you could have at the box office this summer and the balancing act Whedon was able to pull off with all those characters is an impressive feat. It also doesn't hurt its case that it is better than all of the films that fed into it while also elevating all those franchises profiles to new heights in the process. If The Avengers doesn't count, it's only three more years till it gets its own sequel for the conversation.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith: If we are going to include Return of the Jedi then you have to throw Sith into the mix as well. I hold Sith as my third favorite Star Wars film as the grand tragedy of it all is just the perfect gut punch for the midway point of the Saga. Now I know many of you just choose to ignore and bash the prequels no matter what, but Sith has the series best fight, some great special effects, and one of the best performances in the series in Ewan McGregor. Could it have been better, probably, but as it stands it is still my third favorite Star Wars film.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Rupert Wyatt turned this long thought obsolete franchise into one of the hottest inHollywood last year with the release of "of the, of the." Andy Serkis is amazing as Cesar behind some of the best CGI in a film to date as WETA created photo realistic apes that we not only take as real, but care about too. The film has a couple solid action beats, but the film works wonders because it is able to sell us on a CGI character in Cesar and has us rooting for him in the end. The film is character first, spectacle second, and the character of Cesar is so rich the film can overcome a pair of stiff turns by its real life leads.
Star Trek: J.J. Abrams' reboot of the beloved franchise was not only an immensely entertaining sci-fi action romp, but was also capable of creating a new path for the series without erasing the original story line. Abrams collected a strong, young cast to fill his enterprise and thrusts them through a plot at near warp speeds. We don't miss a beat though and Abrams achieved something that was almost always deemed impossible, he made Star Trek cool for everyone.
Prometheus: Time is going to possibly help this one out as I feel like the love it or hate it culture we live in today doesn't really allow us to fairly assess this film. I also think Ridley Scott has a better version of this movie out there, waiting to be released at some point down the line, which might further elevate its status in the upcoming years. The fact that this film has already elicited so much discussion this early in its history bodes well for its growth as more people discover the film. I can only imagine the strengthening voice that will drive this film into talks of the all-time best sequels/prequels; as it is certainly better than a number of films on this list.
The Movies To Throw Out
As a first rule that should maybe have been put in place, I would throw out any duplicates from one series. Almost half of the films on this list come from only 6 film franchises and that can't be possible if we are going to take this fun exercise overly serious.
So of the franchises with repeat entries we can throw out:
Return of the Jedi, Rocky II, Rocky III, The Dark Knight Rises, Temple of Doom, European Vacation and LOTR: ROTK. I would also remove the messy LOTR: The Two Towers and replace it with the Extended Edition of that same film; superior in every way and gives Fellowship a run for its money.
A couple other titles need to be exiled, starting first and foremost with Fast Five. Seriously, go watch that movie again; it's laughably terrible any time The Rock isn't on the screen. The Naked Gun and Jackass sequels are also a pair of nostalgic stretches thrown in that would easily be replaced by many of the aforementioned films. I think Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret of the Ooze is great, but I am not putting it in this bracket. I also think Beverly Hills Cop II might not quite make the cut, but it's been awhile since I have seen that one so I can't make that call with confidence. The Beverly Hills Cop pick does feels like Simmons was at a conference table arguing that it has to be in there.
Making My Picks
Division 1 – Rd. 1
Godfather Pt. II vs. Jackass 2 – An obvious no brainer here as Godfather Pt. II is a masterpiece. I would argue that it is not better than the original film as I find Michael's story in Pt. II to be not nearly as compelling as The Godfather, but the origin stories of father and son are what make these films so special.
European Vacation vs. Beverly Hills Cop II – Taking Eddie Murphy here as I was never able to get into European Vacation and I remember watching the BHC II VHS on multiple occasions growing up.
Return of the Jedi vs. The Two Towers – If we are talking theatrical, Jedi wins easily, but I am going to assume that all incarnations of a given film are up for grabs and in that case The Two Towers Extended Edition is the better film. The extended cut of TTT improves the film by leaps and bounds and the forty minute longer run time actually feels shorter than the theatrical cut. The extended cut even adds arguably one of the most important scenes of the whole series, Boromir takes Osgiliath, and it gives us character development for Faramir and Denethor that makes their characters infinitely better than in their theatrical iterations. Sorry Jedi, I still like the Ewoks.
Rocky IV vs. Naked Gun 2 ½ – A no brainer, Rocky IV is the only Rocky sequel that should be on this list and it is my favorite Rocky movie, period. The final battle between Drago and Balboa is one of cinema's all-time great fights and the quotability and meme inducing nature of the film cements its status as a great sequel.
Division 1 – Rd. 2
The Godfather Pt. II vs. Beverly Hills Cop II – Another easy win for Godfather, as the number one seed cruises to the elite eight.
The Two Towers vs. Rocky IV – The Two Towers EE is almost as good as Fellowship of the Ring, and that is one of my favorite films of all-time; The Two Towers moves on.
Division 1 – Final
The Godfather Pt. II vs. The Two Towers – I would like to say that this is a tough pick, but as much as I love LOTR I can't deny how great Godfather II is. Both of these three and a half hour plus epics can hold my attention from start to finish, but only one has DeNiro; and Ents going ape shit on Isengard doesn't quite match up. Godfather Pt. II to the final four.
Division 2 – Rd. 1
The Dark Knight vs. Christmas Vacation – I am not one who sits at the alter of Christmas Vacation and in fact I am baffled how many times my family can watch this film between October and January every year. The Dark Knight on the other hand is one of the best comic book films of all time, features one of the greatest villains ever put on screen, and is Nolan's best film in his Batman series. Vote, The Dark Knight.
The Color of Money vs. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Truth, never seen any of either of these movies. I don't know which one I would be more inclined to like as Kahn is considered a classic and Color of Money has Scorsese, Newman, Cruise, and is a sequel to the classic The Hustler. I hope to correct this wrong soon, but for now I abstain from voting.
Fast Five vs. Superman II – Fast Five is fun to watch if you like watching terrible movies so I don't think that is going to make it through. Superman II, while good, would lose out to a number of the snubs I threw out earlier, but it is through by default.
Terminator 2 vs. Ocean's 13 – I would have been happy with either of the Ocean's sequels making this list as I feel Soderbergh's trilogy might be a tad underrated from start to finish. That doesn't matter though as James Cameron's epic sequel to Terminator is a signpost for special effects and action filmmaking. The set pieces in this thing never stop coming and there is plenty of innovation both in front of and behind the camera. Not to mention it is one of the most entertaining films on this entire bracket. T2 will be back in Rd. 2 (I'm sorry, that was terrible).
Division 2 – Rd. 2
The Dark Knight vs. Did Not See – since I didn't see either of The Dark Knight's potential opponents it moves on through. I find it hard to imagine myself enjoying either The Color of Money or The Wrath of Khan as much as I enjoy TDK so I call it a fair win regardless.
Superman II vs. T2 – Superman II had the weakest Rd. 1 opponent in the entire bracket and it is not even worth mentioning in the same breath as T2. Terminator advances again.
Division 2 – Final
The Dark Knight vs. Terminator 2 – I am going with the upset here as T2 gets my vote over the heavily favored Batman sequel. As good as TDK is, it can't match T2 in almost any category. Sure the acting and villain might be better in Nolan's work, but I could easily argue that The Dark Knight is Nolan's fourth best film. T2 on the other hand is probably Cameron's best film and that is saying something. Everything clicks here for the highest grossing director of all time and we have this film to thank for a lot of what we have come to expect from our big budget fare. Funny thing is, few have still yet to top it twenty years later.
Division 3 – Rd. 1
The Empire Strikes Back vs. Return of the King – I am a nut for both of these franchises (I argued Revenge of the Sith should be on this list and bring on a third Hobbit movie), but this is an easy call. Empire Strikes Back is a number one seed for a reason and it is the best of the Star Wars films. Return of the King is the weakest entry into the LOTR series and even though it is improved with its Extended Edition it can't match its predecessors. ESB is taking its Tauntaun to round 2.
Bad Boys II vs. Rocky II – Not an easy decision here as I don't think either film is in anyway great. Bad Boys II is more fun and has some worthwhile set pieces concocted by Michael Bay, it also doesn't hurt that it is quite funny at times. On to the next round, Bad Boys II.
Die Hard with a Vengeance vs. The Dark Knight Rises – While TDKR serves as a very strong conclusion to Nolan's Batman, I am not sure how good it really is as a standalone film. On the contrary, Die Hard with a Vengeance would be a great movie even if you took McClane out the picture as the wild scavenger hunt of a plot would be thrilling regardless. We do get the added charisma and star power of Willis though and he is great as McClane and he bounces off Samuel L. Jackson for one of the best duos in this bracket. Die Hard carries on.
Back to the Future 2 vs. Spider-Man II – I think Rami's Spider-Man films are quite overrated as he never really made the character gel with this viewer. I would even go as far to argue that Marc Webb's Spider-Man film is as good as or better than any of Rami's entries. Back to the Future II on the other hand is a childhood favorite that does a pretty great job of following up to one of the best comedies/time travel films of all time. The way it folds itself back into the original and has fun with the timelines/parallel universes is a treat as well; if only Crispin Glover would have came back as George McFly. Now where is my hoverboard?
Division 3 – Rd. 2
The Empire Strikes Back vs. Bad Boys II – No need to discuss. ESB skips right on through.
Die Hard With a Vengeance vs. Back to the Future II – This might be the toughest Rd. 2 match-up to call in the bracket, but I think I am giving the edge to Back to the Future. Again, this might just be nostalgia winning out, but Die Hard certainly doesn't have a hoverboard. You can't deny Michael J. Fox either and whether Marty McFly is in the future, the past or the wild west you can't help but love the guy.
Division 3 – Final
The Empire Strikes Back vs. Back to the Future II – Again, an easy call for ESB as it cruises its way into the Final Four. Back to the Future II might be easy to love, but that just makes it easier to gloss over its short comings. Empire is about as perfect as a movie can get and I took no pause in moving it along to the final four.
Division 4 – Rd. 1
Aliens vs. Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey – A tough draw for Bill and Ted here as they probably would have squeezed through to the second round if they had been a higher seed. Breaking all the rules of sequels by killing off its protagonists in the first act (by robot duplicates of them no less), only to have them challenge Death to a series of party games to bring them back from the dead. Throw in a trip to heaven, twin aliens that form into one bigger alien (Station!), who then in turn creates good robot versions of Bill and Ted to kill the evil ones and you have a classic comedy sequel. Alas, James Cameron's sci-fi action sequel did everything right, starting by not trying to replicate the original, and he turns Ripley into the best action heroine for all-time. Catch you later Bill and Ted, Aliens is moving on.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom vs. Toy Story 3 – Toy Story 3 gets the victory for being one of the most emotional animated films of all time; successfully having everyone in tears by the end if you still have a beating heart. The prison break sequence is thrilling, Sunnyside is rich and full of brilliant animation and character, and the landfill scene is one of the greatest moments of solidarity put on a screen. The Temple of Doom wasn't an easy opponent to shake off as the film is brilliantly bat shit from start to finish. I mean, they rip peoples' hearts out and then roast them in a lava pit for Pete's sake. Throw in the child abuse, raft skydiving, getting eaten by crocodiles and monkey brain desserts and you will have a hard time not loving Spielberg's only prequel. Still, I am giving Toy Story 3 the vote.
Rocky III vs. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol – Again, I am not the biggest Rocky fan and I don't have a whole lot to say about that series of films. That said, I really liked Brad Bird's take on the Mission Impossible series and it is the number one film that I would want to see again in IMAX. The Burj Khalifa sequence and subsequent chase scene across Dubai were action filmmaking at its finest and Brad Bird uses the IMAX camera to make you feel like you are going to fall to your death into that screen. I wouldn't have minded seeing J.J. Abrams' MI: 3 here either as I would rank that fairly high up on a best sequel list as well. MI: GP gets the vote.
Indian Jones and the Last Crusade vs. Wayne's World 2 – Another favorite of my youth, Wayne's World 2 is silly fun. Just hanging out with the characters again is a blast and adding Christopher Walken to the mix is a big time added bonus for the sequel. Still, it doesn't reach the same level as the original even with a half naked Indian thrown into the mix. Last Crusade on the other hand was my favorite Indiana Jones film growing up and I watched it quite a bit on VHS before I came to my senses and saw Raiders of the Lost Ark for what it is; perfect. Last Crusade is still great though, with an amazing father/son relationship at its center, and I easily moved it along into the next round.
Division 4 – Rd. 2
Aliens vs. Toy Story 3 – Anyone who's met me and talked movies quickly realizes I am a Pixar fanatic and many would argue that is how Toy Story 3 is getting this vote. Aliens doesn't have the emotional connection we get with TS3 and I would argue TS3's set pieces rival anything in Cameron's film as well. TS3 is also funnier, sweeter, and can be enjoyed by just about everyone; I'm not just a Pixar homer giving it my pick.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol vs. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – An easy win here for Spielberg and Indiana as Ghost Protocol's fun never manifests into greatness. It's also Brad Bird's "worst" film and I find it hard to argue a director's worst film is also one of the top eight sequels of all time. Both are great rides, but Last Crusade's central relationship is why so many people love it as much as they do as Harrison Ford and Sean Connery give their film character and depth Ghost Protocol can't even dream of.
Division 4 – Final
Toy Story 3 vs. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Pixar finds its way into the final four, but it was no easy task. Both films similarly retread their franchises original entries, but Toy Story 3 is able to actually surpass its. Both films also have a ton of heart wrapped up inside them and their finales play out in battles to save family. Crusade can't make me a blubbering mess like TS3 did and I think that is what helps seal the deal for Lee Unkrich's masterpiece.
The Final Four
Godfather Pt. II vs. The Empire Strikes Back – Yes I am a Star Wars nerd and yes ESB is going into the finals. Comparing the films is nearly impossible as they couldn't be more different, but Irvin Kershner's dark second act gets my vote. "I am your father," Yoda, "I know," it all stuck with me since I first watched the film and I keep coming back. I can't take anything away from Godfather though, as the film is a marvel in its own right, it just had the poor luck of coming up against Star Wars film on a Star Wars fan's bracket.
Terminator 2 vs. Toy Story 3 – I have been dousing love over Pixar's entry in the bracket over the last few paragraphs, but Terminator 2 gets the win as I have had so much damn fun with the film time, after time, again. The film is a perfect blend of CG spectacle and practical wonder and I really can't overstate how wonderfully put together the film is by director James Cameron. The set pieces keep getting bigger, the stakes are as high as they can possibly be, and the T-1000 still stands the test of time as one of the coolest villains to grace the screen. Terminator 2 might not get the water works going like Toy Story, but its action and thrills can't be topped by Pixar's plastic heroes. So I give T2 the thumbs up as I slowly descended into a molten steel pit.
The Finals
Empire Strikes Back vs. Terminator 2: Judgment Day – Call me a SW homer, but Empire Strikes Back is my pick for best sequel of all-time. It doesn't hurt that it is also my favorite film of all time, period, but these are the sort of things that happen when you are raised on the multiple re-releases of the series on VHS. Empire expands the world, enriches the characters, and has the best villain of all-time in its corner; T2 just can't match up. Empire has Yoda on its side and Edward Furlong offering sage like advice to the T-800 just doesn't have the same effect on viewers. We also finally got to see lightsabers in true action at the end of ESB in what has to be considered one of the great fights in cinema history. Vader vs. Luke was compelling enough as a battle of sheer physicality, but when Vader drops that bomb on Luke it changed the way we looked at everything. A shocking twist in an amazing film; The Empire Strikes Back is my pick for the winner of Sequeltology.


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Police in Birmingham released a statement saying they have just arrested a teenager who they allege is responsible for committing at least three robberies this summer, according to a news article from AL.com.
The 16-year-old defendant was wanted on three arrest warrants related to robberies allegedly committed earlier this summer in Birmingham. Two of the alleged robberies occurred at the same Chevron gas station, with the first offense occurring on June 9, and the second occurring around a month later on July 8. Police are also alleging this same teenage defendant robbed a dollar store on Jefferson Avenue in Birmingham on August 1.
Police state they suspect defendant of being involved in another robbery a couple of days after the dollar store robbery, this one at a gas station convenience store on Montclair Road. The fact that three of the robberies occurred on the same block seems to be of aid to police in determining who they believed to be responsible. Police have said they are seeking a warrant in connection with this fourth robbery, but it has not been issued as of the time of this article.
Following his arrest, on these warrants as well as several others police claim were outstanding on defendant, he is being held on $180,000 bond. While it might seem strange that defendant had other outstanding warrants, as our Birmingham criminal defense attorneys can explain, this is actually somewhat common. There are basically two different classifications of arrest warrants. The first are the warrants for a serious felony, which authorities will attempt to execute as soon as they have a warrant in hand. In this context, the term "execute" means serving the warrant and placing defendant under arrest. These are the kinds of warrant we typically see on television shows and in the movies.
While officers are required to always knock and announce their presence before entering a home, and give the occupant at least 30 seconds to open the door, officers can also obtain what is known as a no knock warrant if they can show a judge suspect is likely to injure someone or run from police if they knock first. With a no knock warrant, police can break a door down without any prior warning.
On the other hand, there is another kind of warrant for lesser offenses and failing to appear in court on misdemeanor cases. These warrants are stored in a warrant management system accessible by any police officer, but, unless the police decide to schedule a mass warrant execution, they will simply wait until the suspect gets pulled over or stopped for something else, and then arrest the suspect on the outstanding warrant. If you know or suspect you have a warrant for your arrest, the best thing you can do is to speak with an attorney who can assist you with the process. This can increase your chances of being released on bond, and decrease the chance you are injured by police.
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Police arrest teenager linked to at least three Birmingham robberies, August 19, 2015, AL.com, by Adam Ganucheau

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Oh, go on then. Picking up the gauntlet thrown down by Phil and Splinty, here are some of the saddest songs you could ask for. One per decade as required, although my musical memories go back a bit longer than totherPhil's. (Back to this, if you must know – although I'd never seen that rather peculiar promo before tonight.)
Moving along, here's one from the 1960s.
An early example of Scott Engel's way with a song. Trundles along quite happily for a couple of minutes, then something strange and quite desolate happens. The good bit is almost immediately smothered by a ludicrous kitchen-sink big finish, but I think it'll stick in your mind.
For the 1970s, Splinty's had the obvious candidate; no song said She's utterly gone and I'll never, ever see her again like that one. But this comes close:
In the 1980s we get on to songs I actually knew at the time. I remember listening to this album in the winter of 1981, wrapping Christmas presents at my parents' house – it's a happy memory, which ought to disqualify the song. But it's not a happy song; it's really, really not a happy song.
You know that song Never Be Alone (a.k.a. We Are Your Friends)? I've always thought that was partly about fans' imaginary relationship with pop singers, à la Rubber Ring ("A sad fact widely known…") When I was 21 Julian Cope was my friend – it felt as if he'd not only read my mind, but been to places I was afraid of going in my mind and reported back. (When I read Head-On, years later, I discovered that the second part of this was quite correct.)
Runner-up: Anthony Moore's Nowhere to Go, probably the most desolate and despairing piece of music I've ever heard; almost too despairing. That and Swans' God Damn the Sun, which goes right over the top but redeems itself by being beautiful.
The 1990s go to Robyn. His saddest single song is probably She Doesn't Exist, but the album version is meh. This, on the other hand, will pin your ears back. I'm not quite sure why it's such a sad song, except that it seems to be about being lost and lonely – lost inside your own head (a mood it shares with the the previous song).
Hon mensh: Peter Blegvad, Something Else (Is Working Harder).
Yes, and don't it feel like nothing's real…?
2000s: oh, you've got to hear this.
I'd heard it a few times & simply heard a wistful, sweetly pretty song; then I read an interview in which KC explained that the song's about his daughter, and specifically about talking to his ex-wife on the phone. Promise you'll tell her…
Happy listening. Well, sort of.
Update 17/2/10 "With your repertoire, you could nominate the saddest song of the 1790s" – the Mrs.
Don't know about that, but I do feel duty bound to bring to your attention the
Saddest Song Of All Time
Take it away, Tony. (No, that photo isn't great. The album came out in 1976 and the sleeve has dated rather badly. The music hasn't. That's the thing with folk.)
If there's a sadder song than that, I'm not sure I want to hear it.


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We love this gadget because it's super easy to install, doesn't use a lot of space and keeps your mops and brooms off of the floor (where they'll can collect dirt and dust.)
For Bathroom Supplies and Styling Tools
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Gartner: Offshore BPO market to grow 38% in 2003
Gartner analysts say the BPO offshore push will pull in nearly 40% more revenue in 2003. The market should surpass the $1 billion mark with India the primary destination.
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By the end of 2003, offshore BPO will stake a 1.5% claim in the entire BPO market, analysts said.
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Starting the Whole30? Whether it's your first time or maybe your second (or third) attempt at actually finishing all 30 days without slipping, these tips from the Whole30 founder, Melissa Hartwig, will serve as your 10 commandments. If you're ever having a "screw this" moment, just come right back here and remind yourself that if you follow these tips, the Whole30 will be a helluva lot easier.
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If your Whole30 excitement is high, you may be tempted to skip this step, thinking, I don't even want this stuff—no need to remove it! But future you will thank you for getting the chocolate out of easy reach when you're cranky, tired, and craving it on day 5. Give it away, donate it to a local shelter, or box it up with (lots of) tape, and stick it in the garage for a month.
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Tonto Dikeh says she is in the process of suing her ex-husband and father of her son, Oladunni Churchill.
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The last time I reviewed a 3G phone on the 3 network was over a year ago and many things have changed since then. The most important change is that 3 has finally got competition from the established mobile phone carriers. To be honest, I bought a 3 phone some time ago, but it wasn't because any of the services 3 provides, but rather because of the amount of inclusive minutes you get every month.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that has been temped, but there are times when I regret my purchase – early on this was due to the poor network coverage, which I can gladly say has been vastly improved upon. However, one thing that hasn't changed is the poor battery life of the handset, even though I'm using the extended battery.
My handset is a second generation 3G phone, but if the new Motorola E1000 is anything to go by, things are set to improve with the third generation of handsets that are now being launched. The E1000 is a traditional "candy bar" phone while most 3G phones so far seem to have been of the flip variant. If this is a good thing or not tends to be down to personal taste, but Motorola has come up with some interesting additions to a traditional design.
The first thing you notice about the E1000 is the large screen and at 34 x 44mm, with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, this 16bit display is excellent in use and very clear and easy to read. The second thing you notice is the odd button layout – there's a row of four buttons on each side of the display, which is similar to the design of the Siemens SX1, although not quite as brave as having the whole keypad down the side of the phone.
On the left hand side are the volume buttons as well as a video call and a voice call button. On the right hand side you'll find a quick access button to the Internet, one for the camera, a back button and an end call button that also doubles up as the power on/off button. The camera button will also capture pictures once the camera software is running.
Just below the screen are three soft buttons, with the middle one taking you directly to the phone's menus. One thing I found strange with the E1000 is the location of the small joystick, as it is placed between the 2 and 5 buttons on the keypad – this becomes particularly awkward when you're trying to play games on the phone. You should also remember not to place your phone face-down on a surface – the joystick sticks out quite far from the keypad and it could get pressed inwards by mistake.
With the E1000 being a 3G phone it has two cameras, the rear one is a 1.2 megapixel camera with a native resolution of 1,280 x 960 pixels, while the front one which is used for video calls can only manage VGA quality – 640 x 480 pixels. This is not really an issue, since the video quality is heavily compressed and the picture you receive on the other end doesn't look anything like the one you see of yourself in the preview window.
The good news is that we successfully made a 3G video call between the E1000 on 3's network and a Sony Ericsson V800 on Vodafone without any problems at all, which goes to show that 3G is maturiing nicely. We'll have a full review of the V800 up shortly.
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Minimalism is a lifestyle that I'll always support. Though it is a very personalized lifestyle, there are loads of misconceptions and assumptions made about minimalism. Here are six common myths about minimalism.
1. You Count Your Belongings
Though some minimalists do count the amount of belongings they own, a lot of minimalists don't. I don't count the amount of things I own, because the number isn't what is important to me – I prefer to know that the things I own are bringing value to my life. I like to constantly ensure that the belongings I have are working for me, not the other way around. To me, it's not about the number of things I own – it's about the value that those things bring me.
2. You're Nomadic
Lots of minimalists travel full time. But a lot of them don't, as well. Minimalism gives me freedom that I never thought possible in my previous life. I like to use my freedom to travel full time, but most minimalists I follow don't travel as much as I do. Minimalism allows the freedom to live the way one would like – and to me, that means full time travel. However, I know loads of minimalists who are settled down in apartments or houses.
3. You Only Wear Black
It's common in minimalism and capsule wardrobes to have a color theme. This way, matching is easier and most of your clothes will go with each other, ensuring ease of getting dressed in the morning, as well as a simpler and smaller wardrobe. Though black seems to be the most common color (it's definitely my color of choice), not all minimalists only wear black.
4. You're Also Vegan / Zero Waste
Minimalism is an alternative lifestyle – it's still far from mainstream. Living a sustainable and/or vegan lifestyle are also alternative ways of living. But just because all of the above lifestyles have something in common, doesn't meant that minimalism encompasses them. I consider myself a minimalist, but I'm not zero waste. I know loads of minimalists who aren't vegan.
5. You're Cheap
Possibly the most common of assumptions about minimalism is that minimalists are cheap. Contrary to this belief, I believe that minimalism means that you can buy the best of everything. For example, if I am going to buy a computer, I want to buy the best computer I can. I don't want to buy a cheap laptop that will only last me a few years – I spend a decent amount of money to buy the most high-quality, long lasting computer that I can find. I also look for high quality clothes, shoes, and even food. Because I buy less, I can afford to buy better quality items.
6. You Work Online
When I went minimalist, I quickly saw how much more free, light, and happy I felt. I didn't feel weighed down by my belongings anymore, I could pack up and move wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I saved up some money and started traveling. I very quickly realized that if I were to work online, I could keep up this travel-based lifestyle forever. Though I work online, most minimalists I know do not. You can be a minimalist and work a 9-5, you can be a minimalist and work retail, you can be a minimalist no matter what your line of work.
These were six of the most common myths/assumptions about minimalism. Learning more about minimalism and just how personal it is helped me realize that I could become a minimalist. Minimalism is a lifestyle that works for you – creating a life of freedom, happiness, and more excitement.
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Drugstore vs Prestige Cosmetics
Question of the Week: Drugstore vs prestige cosmetics – which is better?
Which is better – drugstore beauty products or prestige cosmetics (like those found in department stores, Sephora or the high-end section of Ulta)? Well, everyone has an opinion on this. I personally think you get what you pay for – up to a point. I have consistently found that prestige makeup and skincare products tend to work better. BUT, I have also found some really amazing gems in the drugstore world that have blown my mind (the NYX 3 Steps to Sculpt palette has an amazing cool-toned contour shade that rivals the Kevyn Aucoin light contour shade for example). With prestige products, you're often getting better quality materials without unnecessary fillers, but that's not always the case. And at some point, you're paying for the marketing and packaging that it takes to get these products into the Sephoras of the world. It's not easy to get into Sephora, and from what I understand, it's not easy to STAY in Sephora either. So that takes a lot of money and marketing.
So there are pros and cons to each, but in general, I think it's worth spending more on certain things like foundation (color matching and formula are so important) and eyeshadows (some of the really cheap eyeshadows are so patchy and hard to blend). But other things are easier to save money on (blushes, mascaras and lipsticks in my opinion). What do you guys think? Any amazing dupes that you've found in the drugstore world?
The Lipstick League – week of 9.17.18
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Painted Ladies – The good, the bad and the oily. Is the new NYX Cosmetics Can't Stop Won't Stop foundation a match for Sheila's oily skin?
Phyrra – What do you wear to concerts? You'll love my hair, makeup and Edgy Style Rocker Chic Outfit to see Clutch & SevenDust!
Prime Beauty -tries out the new Milani Pure Passion Eyeshadow Palette. Is it a fantastic drugstore find or fail?
Slashed Beauty – The new Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip Tints are giving matte liquid lipsticks a run for their money. See swatches and decide which shades to pick up this fall!
Beautygeeks – thinks it's too early to focus on holiday beauty sets, but is doing it anyway. *shrug*
Blushing Noir – If you're obsessing over those pricey Natasha Denona eyeshadows but aren't sure you want to spend the $$$ you're in luck! The Natasha Denona Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette is now available, but hurry… it's limited edition!
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My Beauty Bunny – is a bit obsessed with the new Urban Decay Lo Fi Lip Mousse. She's got a review and swatches of all shades on her blog!
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Private rooms on Airbnb tend to be a little more expensive than cheap hotel rooms, with an average price of $81. They're also more likely to include amenities like a swimming pool or free breakfast. Renting an entire apartment or house on the beach is a more popular option in Ormond Beach. The average whole-house rental costs around $367 and includes a full kitchen, one or more full baths, and multiple bedrooms. It's the perfect upscale option for extended families and small groups.
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Apple Sues Samsung for 'Copying' iPhone, iPad Design
Apple has filed suit against Samsung for copying the design of its iPad and iPhone with its smartphones and tablets.
In a suit filed April 15, Apple said "Rather than innovate and develop its own technology and a unique Samsung style for its smart phone products and computer tablets, Samsung chose to copy Apple's technology, user interface and innovative style in these infringing products," according to the Wall Street Journal.
The suit covers Samsung's Galaxy S phones and tablets, the Epic 4G, and the Nexus S.
Apple said Samsung imitated the look and feel of its products with everything from apps to packaging. "This kind of blatant copying is wrong," an Apple spokeswoman told the Journal.
"Samsung's development of core technologies and strengthening our intellectual property portfolio are keys to our continued success," Samsung said in a statement. "Samsung will respond actively to this legal action taken against us through appropriate legal measures to protect our intellectual property."
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Samsung is just the latest phone maker to feel Apple's wrath. In March 2010, Apple sued HTC for 20 instances of patent infringement, all dealing with various elements of the iPhone.
"We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it," Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, said at the time. "We've decided to do something about it. We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours."
HTC later said that it disagreed with Apple and intends to "fully defend itself."
In October, Apple also filed suit against Motorola, saying that its multi-touch smartphones use Apple-owned intellectual property.
Apple is also battling Amazon and Microsoft over the use of "app store."
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Some characters on the show "Days of Our Lives" include Roman Brady, Hope Williams Brady, Victor Kiriakis, Lucas Roberts and Sami Brady. Other characters are Doug Williams, Hope Brady, Sefano DiMera, Jack Devereaux and Kate Robert.
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Christophe Bisciglia (pictured below when he appeared on the front cover of BusinessWeek), former Googler and now Co-Founder at Cloudera, will be giving a session at SYS-CON's 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo on "Working with Big Data and Hadoop."
The session will highlight the technical and business issues that make Hadoop so powerful for large scale data processing.
"Many in the industry have heard of Hadoop," Bisciglia notes, "but this session will get a little deeper." Hadoop is based on the same methods Google uses to store and process petabytes of data, but thanks to contributions from many in the open source community, developers can leverage these same methods to make sense of every increasing volumes of enterprise data, he adds.
At Google, Bisciglia created and managed their Academic Cloud Computing Initiative. Starting in 2007, he began working with the University of Washington to teach students about Google's core data management and processing technologies - MapReduce and GFS. This quickly brought Hadoop into the curriculum, and has since resulted in an extensive partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF) which makes Google-hosted Hadoop clusters available for research and education worldwide.
Beyond his work with Hadoop, Bisciglia holds patents related to search quality and personalization, and spent a year working in Shanghai. He earned his degree, and remains a visiting scientist, at the University of Washington.
The event, co-located with the 7th International Virtualization Conference & Expo, is being held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, 2-4 November, 2009.
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DAY ONE KEYNOTE - November 2, 2009
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How the Delivery of Virtualization is Being Transformed
My Cloud, Your Cloud, Our Cloud
Shifting Clouds: How the Cloud Landscape is Evolving
Working with Big Data and Hadoop
How the CIO Becomes a Hero Again
Application Infrastructure and Middleware on Demand
A New Role in the Cloud for a Tried and Tested Schemaless Database
Application Delivery Networks & Cloud Computing
Leveraging Cloud-Based Integration To Increase Customer Loyalty, Retention and Revenues
The Rich Services Cloud
Top Cloud Computing Security Risks
The Enterprise Private Cloud: From Infrastructure to Applications
Understanding the Relationship between Workloads and the Cloud
Rich Internet Applications in the Cloud - A Match Made in Heaven
Application Infrastructure and Middleware on Demand
A New Role in the Cloud for a Tried and Tested Schemaless Database
User Virtualization for Dynamic VDI and Personalized Virtual Desktops
Migrating Collaborative Applications to the Cloud
Orchestration in the Cloud
Cloud Security - It's Nothing New; It Changes Everything!
Developing Advantage: Platform Leverage in the Cloud
Cloud Management: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Security in the Cloud: Protecting Your Cloud Apps
Tactical Cloud Computing
Delivering Desktop Virtualization
Cloud & SaaS Proponents: Know Your Enemies!
Negotiating the Virtual/Grid/Cloud Legal Minefield
Technologies for Virtualization-Based Desktop Management
A Virtualization and Cloud Computing Security Fable
Virtualizing Resources in Production Database Systems
Trusted Computing for Virtualization Security
Policy Enforcement in the Virtualized Data Center
Managing Sprawl and Self-Service for Virtual Machines
Cloud Computing as a Strategy: Enabling IT's Evolutionary Change
Cloud Computing Bootcamp
A New Role in the Cloud for a Tried and Tested Schemaless Database
Securing the Cloud and Establishing a Level of Trust
Moving Your RIA Apps into the Cloud: 7 Challenges
Cannibalizing Google App Engine
Yahoo! Cloud @ Internet Scale
Revolutionizing Security Through Virtualization
Bringing Cloud Computing Down to Earth with Ultra Low-Cost Endpoints
Top Infrastructure Headaches When Managing Applications in the Cloud
Cloud Computing Drives Real World Enterprise IT Value
Building Scalable and Extensible RIAs on Windows Azure
Does Enterprise-Class Cloud Storage Really Exist?
Cloud Storage - Cutting Through the Hype
Case Study: Disaster Recovery in the Storage Cloud
- Cloud People: A Who's Who of Cloud Computing
- The Future of Cloud Computing
- Cloud Expo New York Call for Papers Now Open
- Cloud Expo 2011 East To Attract 10,000 Delegates and 200 Exhibitors
- The Cloud Computing Kettle Heats Right Up
- Did Google's Eric Schmidt Coin "Cloud Computing"?
- SYS-CON's 1st International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo: Show Report
- Cloud Computing Is Far More Than Just Cutting Enterprise IT Costs
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