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Up until a few years ago, the only meaningful contributions the Swedes had made to my own personal life were limited to the little pancakes they serve at Sears Fine Foods, ABBA and a book by Astrid Lingren which I keep on a bookshelf I bought at IKEA.
But last year I added Airfix Dogfighter and Europa Universalis to the list. And now, hot on the heels of the announcement of a Europa-themed Roman history game, comes Crusader Kings. Crusader Kings takes the model of Europa Universalis and transports it to the era of "templars and dynastic empire-building."
Set between the years of 1066 and 1419, Crusader Kings stretches from Northern Europe to North Africa to Persia. "Honor and power" are at a premium here as players try to carve a nation out of the various provinces around them using religious and political influence as well as military might. As an added incentive, you can take the nation you built in Crusader Kings and import it into Europa Universalis II. The game is due to ship this Fall.


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Cort's release was far less interesting that he'd hoped for. Two orderlies came in and unstrapped him, and then one of them asked him if he could get back to his room by himself. Looking around fruitlessly for a wheelchair, Cort nodded and the orderlies disappeared so fast he expected a wind from air rushing in to fill the spaces they'd vacated. Cort sighed a little, sure that this wasn't really the kind of service he should be expecting given how expensive the Home was, and walked slowly back to his room. On the way he had to walk past Fizz Mission's room, and he paused outside her door. Should he look inside? Check that she was alone?
"That's not your room, Mr. Stretch," said a nurse coming up behind him. A warm hand fell onto his shoulder. "A couple more door, Sir, and you'll be right there. Who have you been visiting then?"
As she led him along the corridor he told her about his release, and she tutted and sounded shocked, made sure he was seated comfortably in his chair that looked out of the window, and then walked off again without ever telling him that she'd do anything about it. He looked out of the window. It looked into the courtyard, on the inside of the building. He could see the other walls; the building was heptagonal for some reason, and he could see all of the other six sides. Below was a grassy courtyard with a fountain, a tiny lake, and an equally tiny wooden bridge across the lake. There was a small summer-house, and some white plastic chairs scattered around outside. He'd sat down there in the summer, and it wasn't quite as depressing at ground-level as it seemed from up here. He sat up a little and squinted. The lake was completely frozen.
"Icebro fell into it," said a voice behind him. He turned his head, hearing the bones click, and saw Dr. Madison in the doorway. "He was with a nurse, so he wasn't hurt and was pulled out quickly, but he still reacted to the shock by freezing the lake. To be perfectly honest, I'm relieved. I was worrying that he had lost his powers before that."
"Why would that be a worry?" Cort didn't know Dr. Madison very well; only that he specialised in superheroes that had lost or were losing their powers, and also did most of the cardiac surgery when it was needed.
"Because lost powers don't just disappear. They go somewhere. Sometimes they pass on to someone close by, and sometimes they become dormant somehow. That's dangerous because if they're woken up by something, say by a sharp shock, or a nightmare, all the built-up energy gets released in one burst, and depending on the power that can be very bad."
"You mean…?"
"I mean that if Icebro goes dormant and then gets a bad shock he could encase this whole building in ice. We'd suffocate while we were trying to dig our way out."
"He's that strong?"
"He's gotten stronger as he gets older. I have theories, but that's all they are for now. And they're not why I'm here, Mr. Stretch. Do you mind if I call you Cort?"
Cort braced his feet against the floor and turned the chair. It made a farting noise as it rubbed across the carpet, and Dr. Madison's face twitched with the effort of hiding a smile. As the chair turned, Cort suddenly realised that he could see Fizz's window from his own.
"Call me Cort," he said. "Everyone else seems determined to call me Mr. Stretch."
"Very well Cort, I'm here because of your recent restraint. You know that you produced a mucus after a chest infection that turned out to be mobile and possibly hostile. Well, the results are back from the lab, and as the lead physician on this, I've conducted a couple of experiments of my own. Just so you're aware, we have a sample of your mucus in a sealed glass jar in my laboratory and I expect to keep it there for a while."
Cort nodded; this sounded like a scientist, though in his experience Dr. Madison should have at least one manic laugh by now. The Doctor would have done.
"So," continued Dr. Madison, "we're confident that this was an isolated incident. Although your mucus is capable of a bacteria-like reproduction it's non-sentient on seven out of eight measures and appears, at least in part, to have been produced as a side-effect of medication. We've updated your medical records with specific notes to ensure that we don't repeat the medication and this incident. The mucus has some unusual flame-retardant properties that we want to investigate further, and an old colleague of yours, Chip Inside, has offered to help out in his spare time."
"That's good of him," said Cort. "So I'm in the clear?"
"For the mucus, yes," said Dr. Madison. "However, I now need to run some tests to find out if you've transferred any of your powers into the mucus. I think I mentioned earlier that powers can be transferred, and this is one of the ways. If you're starting to give up your powers then we need to review our protocols for you. We may have to restrict your visitors."
"You mean no-one will be able to see me, don't you." It was a question, it was a flat statement.
"No." Dr. Madison held Cort's gaze without blushing or squirming. "I mean that we'll provide you with visitors who we think would benefit from your powers, and only they will be able to visit you until you complete the transfer."
"Most likely, but the Board makes the decision and there are some board-members who have other interests and priorities."
"Wait. Wait a minute. What happens to me if my powers are all transferred?"
Now Dr. Madison broke eye contact. He looked down at the ground.
"This is a home for retired superheroes, Cort. Do I need to spell it out any further?"

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Colossians 2:11–15: Trust in Christ Is Completely Warranted
February 2, 2015
My family and I have survived the white-knuckle viewing of yesterday's Super Bowl game. You can guess, we were cheering for the Seahawks. Boo-hoo. It was a joy to watch, though, because the contest was close and the teams were a challenging match for each other. It also seemed to this rank amateur to be a clean game, with relatively few flags. Both teams racked up amazing accomplishments, and after the last two weeks I am actually glad for MVP Tom Brady's victory. Well played.
But football is football. It is a game, played according to detailed rules. While on the field, following the rules is not only sportsmanlike, but safety-conscious. I mean, there are reasons why it is against the rules to yank on an opponent's facemask. The rules apply for a specific time, in a specific place, for a particular purpose. It's a great character builder, as any parent (and child) remembers of Little League or Pop Warner play. You choose a micro-universe and learn its rules, how to play on a team, respect for authority, about being a good sport win or lose.
Many would say the point of learning a game like football (especially for youth) is to learn lessons that apply to life. When the game is over, football rules are too limited and too specific to cover all aspects of life, but their lessons nevertheless become transferable concepts that are essential for wisdom. While in life, generally speaking, there is no actual ball to keep an eye on, one learns it is essential to keep one's eye on one's heart, mind, soul, and strength.
The Apostle Paul was, in his early life, fanatically observant of the rules of Judaism. As to the Law of Moses, he was a Pharisee, which meant that early on he was what we would call a Jewish legalist. And then, on a mission to persecute Christians, who were to his mind breaking that law, he met Christ face to face and was confronted with his misguided emphasis. [You can read all about Paul's conversion in Acts 9.]
After Paul's conversion, he saw the law in a whole new light. The law had been a good teacher, but limiting one's obedience to its strict demands—which were "observed" because they were only outward, visible behaviors (like circumcision and dietary laws)—became a means for self-righteous justification. But this emphasis missed the point of God's intention for his people, that they would receive what only he could give: grace alone through Christ alone, by faith alone, according to the Scriptures alone, for God's glory alone. God's action made possible a transformation of the heart, the invisible but central life-change all human beings ultimately need.
As Paul goes on in his letter to the Colossians, he talks about what measures God took to fulfill the law in Christ so that we would have life in him. I've underlined three actions God has taken:
Action 1: 11In him also you were circumcised with a spiritual circumcision,
by putting off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of Christ;
Action 2: 12when you were buried with him in baptism,
you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God,
who raised him from the dead.
Action 3: 13And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh,
God made you alive together with him,
when he forgave us all our trespasses, 14erasing the record
that stood against us with its legal demands.
He set this aside, nailing it to the cross.
15He disarmed the rulers and authorities and
made a public example of them, triumphing over them in it.
Just look at how many times Paul joyfully points to Christ as the source of our justification, new life, and forgiveness. It is Christ, not any other deity or fancy "philosophy" with its empty promises (referred to in 2:8) that can work our transformation from the inside out, within the heart, erasing the damning record against us, and showing up any earthly authority that would try to play god in our lives. This work on our behalf is so needed and so complete, and Christ's accomplishment of it so decisive, that trusting him is thoroughly warranted.
And as that internal transformation is underway, by Christ's power and our growing to maturity in him, our lives—behavior that is visible—are gracious, loving, and consistent with "the rules" of the Kingdom of God. All of this will be further defined and described by Paul later in the letter.
Questions for the passage:
1. Circle recurring phrases in these verses. What do they say about the nature of the relationship between you and Christ?
2. What action(s) of the church are implied in the work God is doing in our lives, according to the passage?
3. What word is God speaking to you in your present circumstance in relation to the church? How does knowing what this passage teaches help you make progress in your spiritual life? in your faith community life?
6 Responses to "Colossians 2:11–15: Trust in Christ Is Completely Warranted"
February 2, 2015 at 10:20 am
In light of Acts 23:6 where Paul asserts "I am a Pharisee" I believe it is not accurate to say that Paul was a Pharisee. He didn't stop being a Pharisee when he was converted to faith in Jesus the Christ.
February 3, 2015 at 6:04 am
Dear Eleanor, I am glad that you are progressive enough to read Paul in the context of the time he wrote. If you would explore the background of his remarks about same-sex activity you might change your mind about same-gender marriage. I recommend a book by a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA): Science, Scripture and Same-Sex Love by Michael Regele. May Jesus truly set you free!


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CLEVELAND - Cleveland Congressman Dennis Kucinich is dropping out of the Democratic race for president.
Kucinich will make the announcement Friday at a news conference in Cleveland. In an exclusive interview with Plain Dealer editors and reporters, Kucinich said he will explain his "transition" tomorrow.
"I want to continue to serve in Congress," he said.
Kucinich said he will not endorse another Democrat in the primary.
Kucinich is seeking a seventh term in Congress, but his long-shot bid for the White House has drawn four Democratic opponents.
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Central Florida Future, Future, student newspapers, 1986-1987(Vol. 19)
Vol. 19 No. 73, July 22, 1987
Pre-paid tuition set to start next year; Confusion surrounds BSU; Senate grants $955 of BSU's $16,000 request; He'll raise your GPA, guaranteed; GOP hopefuls will visit Orlando Nov. 13; Boosters welcome first woman chief.
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text: On-Air-Personality, Toolz Oniru's wedding seems to have drawn array of stars from all works of life but those she has affected their lives positively did not hold back their gratitude as they all came out to show their love and support for the radio diva. Most of the guests came out looking stunning and on point. Bebeakinboade.com brings to you some style inspiration from the wedding.


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Waking up from the best night's sleep he's had in years, our villain stretches his arms and yawns to ZERO, "Status report."
"What is this? Star Trek?" the supercomputer asks sarcastically. When Mortimer scowls in response, ZERO continues. "The police have given up the assault for the moment, but they've a established a perimeter both inside and outside the range of the sentinel turrets."
"How can they be within range without being fired upon?"
"You programmed your turrets not to fire upon the dead, Dr. Hex, to preserve ammunition," explains ZERO. "It is a perimeter of corpses."
"Excellent!" Our villain had fallen asleep in his black leather outfit, so he changes quickly into a green bathrobe before running to the polhelicopter pad once again to view his handiwork.
A near-perfect circle of dead policemen surrounds his estate. Further off, a living, if bedraggled circle of policemen stands guard. He takes his phone out of his bathrobe pocket and snaps a photo for the memories. This whole venture has become his favorite since he invented HIV.
One of the police begins yelling something through a megaphone, but Mortimer ignores the sound, concentrating and relishing on the carnage instead. One brave soul had made it as far as the spiked pits.
"It seems a bit too much, don't you think?" remarks ZERO.
"Of course not!" replies Mortimer. "I placed signs all over the property warning people not to trespass."


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A label used to refer to a woman you work or socialize with that is either a prima donna or has proven themselves to be a royal pain-in-the-ass. In addition to be used as a nick-name for a specific individual it can also be used generically to give a name to a stranger that does something stupid.
Madam Gazonga there just cut across 3 lanes without shoulder-checking.
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Real-life 'Hamburglar' strikes at McDonald's, makes off with cash register
A Florida McDonald's drive-thru window became the scene of a Hamburglary recently when a thief held up the place.
It happened in Ocala, where surveillance footage shows what appears to be a male dressed in all black suspiciously waiting behind an SUV in the drive-thru line.
Watch: Teens Charged With Murder After Killing Man Who Responded To Craigslist Ad: Cops
When the car pulls forward, the man forces the window back open and leans half his body inside the restaurant.
The video appears to show him then brandish a gun at the cashier's face while reportedly demanding the woman "give me the money."
The terrified cashier first said she didn't know how to get the money drawer open before attempting to do so. She then ran away to safety.
Undaunted, the crook simply rips away the entire cash drawer and flees.
According to WKMG, police said the man could be seen hopping into a gray car moments later.
Watch: Store Clerk Completely Ignores An Armed Robber To Help Customers
Police are now in search of the suspect and say they aren't sure if the dark SUV he hid behind had any connection to the robbery.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call Ocala police.
Watched: Woman Who Allegedly Robbed Bank While Babysitting 2 Kids Sentenced To 6 Years


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Ms. Campbell earned a B.A. in English with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies from Columbia University. During her undergraduate studies at Columbia, Ms. Campbell gained a real understanding of how inequality manifests in marginalized communities, which ignited a passion in her to do public interest work and affect change. Ms. Campbell was born and raised in St. Mary, Jamaica, and immigrated to Copiague, New York as a teenager.


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MOUNT PLEASANT — The FNV Griffins wrapped up a stellar regular season with a 5-0 nonleague hockey win over host Mount Pleasant on Friday night.
Kenny Kujawa, Sean Nowosatka, Adam Rivette, Brendan Maly and Aidan West each scored a goal for the Griffins, and Kujawa also had two assists.
Brendan Schrems made 12 saves in goal, while FNV (21-3-1) had at least 40 shots.
The Griffins open Division 3 regional play on Wednesday against Flint Powers at Crystal Field House in Burton. Powers beat them in regional play last season.
"I truly believe all the pressure is on (Powers)," Miller said. "They're highly ranked and they're supposed to win the game. Our goal is to make sure we leave the game knowing that (Powers) had a (challenge).
"...We've had a heck of a season, and hopefully we can back that up a little bit (in the playoffs)."


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I had the joy of photographing the Legge family this past month using only film! We met early in the morning at Torrey Park and had the most beautiful morning sunlight coming through the trees. The entire session was filled with laughter, huge smiles, and chasing little Teddy around the park.
When they mentioned that Teddy's favorite toy lately was a strainer…I thought it was a nickname or a type of toy. Oh no! It's a true bright red strainer! How adorable is that?!


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In a major shift for the Democratic Party, its presidential candidates are backing away from gun control. The Washington Post reports that most Democratic candidates shun the subject, which was a major theme of Al Gore's 2000 campaign. Gore called for licensing new handgun owners.
Howard Dean, for example, tells audiences of his National Rifle Association endorsement as Vermont governor, and says he would would leave most gun laws to the states. Rep. Richard A. Gephardt, a gun control advocate, highlights support for law-abiding gun owners. "What you are seeing . . . is a sea change" from the 1990s, when President Bill Clinton and Gore championed several major gun laws — and paid a big political price for it, said NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre.
Several candidates said the gun issue contributed to Gore's defeat in 2000 and could backfire on the party again next year if Democrats do not lose their anti-gun image.
The Post says the Democrats' shift away from gun control is rooted more in politics than in a belief that gun laws do not help prevent crime and death. It started after the 1994 elections, when Democrats lost control of the House and watched such veterans as then-Speaker Thomas S. Foley (Wash.) be ousted after the Democratic-controlled House passed legislation making it illegal to "manufacture, transfer or possess" 19 semiautomatic firearms. The gun issue played a huge if not decisive role in ending the Democrats' decades-long rule of the House that year. A key turning point came on election night 2000, when Gore lost West Virginia, Arkansas and his home state of Tennessee. Many of today's candidates blame the gun issue, in part.
"The gun issue is the silent killer" of Democrats, said Deborah Barron of Americans for Gun Safety. The Democratic Leadership Council, which helped moderate the party's image on other issues in the 1990s, is teaming with Americans for Gun Safety to do the same for gun control. Dean and most of his rivals have privately consulted with one or both of the groups on a new approach. Former American for Guns Safety spokesman Matt Bennett has signed on as communications director for retired Army Gen. Wesley K. Clark. The two groups are pushing a new mantra some of the candidates are adopting — "with gun rights come responsibility." Al From, who runs the leadership council, said that Democrats can turn the gun issue into an advantage if they push for gun safety and rigorous enforcement of laws while reassuring voters they firmly support the Second Amendment.
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Dwell on Design in Los Angeles?
Here's an interesting tidbit of information mentioned at the bottom of a post about the most recent Dwell on Design in San Francisco via Curbed LA:
Finally, Alissa passes on news that Dwell on Design will be held in Los Angeles next year, June 6-8.
Great news for the design and architecture community here in Los Angeles, because I'd argue our city needs to address the issues of "modern design, sustainability and smart growth" even more so than our genteel and quaint sized city neighbors up north. We'll provide more information as we hear more...


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One of the biggest issues with the Nike Triax Elite Heart Rate Monitor and Speed/Distance Monitor has been the difficulty owners had uploading exercise data from the watch to computers running the Apple Macintosh OS X operating system. A Macintosh user reports that a new release of the Triax Elite software dated April 19, 2004, addresses this problem.
To download the software, visit http://www.nike.com/timing/extranet/elite_software/.
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is the national head of service for the Crown Prosecution Service for England and Wales, appointed by and responsible to the Attorney General. The current DPP is Keir Starmer QC (2008-), the fourteenth lawyer to hold the position.
The historical role
The office was created by the Prosecution of Offences Act 1979 with the first DPP, Sir John Maule, being appointed in 1880 by the Home Secretary. Both the second and third directors, Sir Augustus Stephenson QC (1884-1894) and Lord Desart QC (1894 – 1908) also held the position of Treasury Solicitor. Until 1986, the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions was to handle responsibility of a few important cases with the rest left to the police.
List of DPPs since 1880
Sir John Maule QC (1880-1884)
Sir Augustus Stephenson QC (1884-1894)
Lord Desart QC (1894-1908)
Sir Charles Willie Matthews QC (1908-1920)
Sir Archibald Bodkin QC (1920-1930)
Sir Edward Tindal Atkinson QC (1930-1944)
Sir Theobald Mathew KCB MC QC (1944-1964)
Sir Norman Skelhorn QC (1964-1977)
Sir Thomas Hetherington QC (1977-1987; first head of CPS)
Sir Allan Green QC (1987-1992)
Dame Barbara Mills DBE QC (1992-1998)
Sir David Calvert-Smith QC (1998-2003)
Sir Ken Macdonald QC (2003-2008)
Keir Starmer QC (2008-)
The Crown Prosecution Service
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was formed in 1986 after a Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure in 1981. It was given the task of making decisions on whether or not to prosecute, and on what charges, based on the evidence gathered by the police. Until 2003, though, the CPS only advised the police whether to begin a prosecution. Only during this year was it given the authority to make and carry through the decision.
The aim was that the prosecuting authority should be one other than the people who investigated the crime and thus came with a particular view or it. The creation of a new independent body to deal with just this was thought to better serve the public interest and the interests of justice.
Sir Thomas Hetherington QC was the first head of the Crown Prosecution Service, which is now made up of around 2000 solicitors and barristers. Since 1999 the service has been spread around forty-two prosecution areas, each of which headed by a Chief Crown Prosecutor.
The decision to prosecute
The CPS is allowed a great deal of discretion. For instance, it is under no obligation to prosecute whenever a crime has been committed. Put simply, there is not the money, staff nor facilities to prosecute all offenders and so this is never a realistic aim.
In order to prosecute, the DPP or his crown prosecutors must recognise a 'realistic prospect of conviction'. This amounts to a better chance of conviction than acquittal so they may choose not to prosecute if they deem that there is not enough evidence to get a conviction.
Other reasons for choosing not to prosecute include if the offence was committed a long time in the past, if the defendant is very old or critically ill or if the defendant is low down in a criminal operation for which the ringleaders have escaped prosecution.
Decisions above the DPP's jurisdiction
For terrorism offences, those under the Official Secrets Act and other examples of serious crime, the decision to prosecute falls to the Attorney General. The CPS must consult the Attorney General on cases that involve national sensitivity or notoriety and also accept his power to stop prosecutions that have already begun.


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Lecture XXII
Weakness of Heart
Text.--Ezek. 16:30: "How weak is thine heart."
In this connection the Prophet is speaking of the Church, in reference to her
past history. He says nothing of the real piety of the different generations of the
Church; but in view of all her backslidings and inconsistencies, he exclaims, "How
weak is thine heart!"
In discussing this subject, I will show:
I. What is to be understood by the term heart, in this text.
II. What is implied in weakness of heart.
III. Mention some things that are evidences of a weak heart.
IV. Some things that cause weakness of heart.
V. The remedy for weakness of heart.
VI. What is implied in strengthening the heart.
I. What is the heart.
Under this head I remark:
II. What is implied in weakness of heart.
III. Some things that are evidences of a weak heart.
IV. Causes of weakness of heart.
V. The remedy for weakness of heart.
Wait on the Lord. Ps. 27:14: "Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord." Isa. 40:31: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint." In these passages, the remedy for a weak heart is explicitly pointed out by God Himself. But here it should be inquired, what is implied in "waiting upon the Lord?" I answer:
VI. What is implied in strengthening the heart.
1. A great many persons have a very weak heart, who are not at all aware of it; because they make very little or no effort to resist sin. Making no effort to resist, they of course do not know how weak they would find themselves, should they attempt to resist. They are literally "led captive by Satan at his will," and of course have no idea of the weakness of their hearts.
2. Many are sensible of their weakness, but make no other than legal efforts to escape. They are trying to resist sin by resolutions and promises, and struggling in their own strength. They do not seem to know, that unless their heart is strengthened all their resolutions, founded upon legal considerations, will be of course as yielding as air. They are convicted of sin, distressed, ashamed, and agonized--sometimes almost despairing, and then encouraging themselves, and resolving, and renewing their resolutions, and binding themselves by oaths and promises, the most solemn; but all to no purpose; for they are not supported by the active exercise of supreme love to God. Their flesh will therefore, of course, be too strong for resolutions not founded in deep affection for God.
3. Others, still, err, by going to the opposite extreme. They make no dependence upon legal efforts, nor indeed do they make any efforts at all; but in Antinomian security, settle down in an apathy which they call peace, and thus tempt Christ. They call that faith which presumptuously throws the responsibility of keeping them, upon Christ, in such a sense as to exclude the active exercise of their own agency.
4. The providence of God is designed to develop the weakness of the hearts of his people, and make them see how much they are dependent upon his grace to strengthen them. It often comes to pass, that individuals suppose their sins are dead, and that they have really overcome for ever certain temptations; and, in this state they are apt to forget, that the ruling efficiency of their former habits of mind is suspended only by the continual agency and grace of God. Now if you forget, that your sins are kept under only by the continual agency of God, his providence will soon develop your weakness, and teach you, doubtless to your sorrow and confusion of face, that your enemies are not dead, but only kept from having dominion over you, by the constant presence and agency of the Holy Spirit.
5. From this subject we can see why Paul took pleasure in infirmities. It was, that the power of Christ might rest upon him. 2 Cor. 12:7-10: "Lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong." Here Paul found, as a matter of fact, that his infirmities, that is, his weaknesses, emptied him of self-dependence, and this led him to put Christ in place of his resolutions. So that, instead of depending upon his legal efforts and resolutions, he depended on Christ.
6. You see what entire and permanent sanctification is. It consists in such a strength of heart, as will resist all temptation to sin.
7. Those who have a wicked heart are not born again. A weak heart is not a wicked heart, as I have already said, in such a sense as to be the cause of wicked thoughts, emotions, and actions.
8. A strong heart, and a clean heart, are synonimous terms.
9. Whenever the heart is weak, the cause of this weakness, whatever it is, must, if possible, be put away. Sometimes the cause is physical. It lies in the indulgence of appetite or passion. Sometimes in such a state of the body as to render the healthy operations of the mind impossible. Therefore, in waiting upon the Lord, to renew our strength, we must strive to do all that in us lies, to put away the cause of the weakness of our heart.
10. Whenever we have done this, and are waiting upon the Lord according to his directions, we are bound to exercise the most unwavering confidence, that He will strengthen our hearts. "Wait then, I say, on the Lord."
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Blucy is a delightful read aloud rhyming book by Julia Dweck. Once in a blue moon, a special pet comes along. When Mandy adopts the best cat at the shelter, she doesn't realize it has a big secret and an even bigger personality. This book is beautifully illustrated, features solid rhyming verse, has a most unusual main character in Blucy the cat, and will surely be loved and appreciated by all cat-lovers!
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As part of a celebration of "Active Aging Week," seniors at Coventry Meadows Assisted Living Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana took part in their very own Olympic games, the News-Sentinel reports. Seven other assisted living facilities took part in the games, hosted by Coventry Meadows. Residents took part in activities such as cornhole, ladder golf, Wii bowling and basketball.
According to Nathan Jackson, general manager of Coventry Meadows, a total of 45 seniors participated in Tuesday's games. While some residents have more physical capabilities than others, all had a great time whether or not they performed well.
This fun scenario was just one of many events taking place at assisted living homes across the nation this week, as seniors celebrate Active Aging Week, an annual event sponsored by the International Council on Active Aging. Active Aging Week aims to bring awareness to the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle throughout our golden years to improve longevity and quality of life.
Other components of Active Aging Week include:
- Presentations on healthy lifestyle
- Brain fitness activities and promoting healthy outlooks
- Complimentary health and fitness assessments
- Group exercise, strength training, yoga and more
- Games and other physical and cognitive challenges
- Solitary and group strolls and walks
- Health fairs, government programming
- Food, prizes, free pedometers, free t-shirts and other health-related gadgets
The goal of Active Aging Week is to promote activities that enable seniors and residents of senior living settings to learn about ways they can stay active both physically and cognitively. Activities are designed to be free, fun, lighthearted and friendly yet competitive. Educational activities are welcomed, whether to improve cognition or to build awareness about healthy lifestyles.
International Council on Active Aging Conference
The International Council on Active Aging also hosts an annual conference. This year's event marks the 10th anniversary of the International Council on Active Aging and will be held from December 1 through December 3, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. Professionals from every corner senior care industry will be in attendance, including fitness professionals, physical therapists, assisted living and nursing home executives, retirement professionals and even representatives from general health and wellness fields. This diverse group of professionals offers the unique opportunity to bring a variety of fields of expertise together to improve ideas and strategies for active aging.
If you're planning to attend this year's conference, don't forget your workout gear: Your ticket entitles you to daily, early morning workouts!
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During the summer months London pubs awaken from their wintery hiatus and emerge as beautiful balmy establishments helping bring to life London as one of the most desirable cities to dwell in. Who doesn't have a favourite capital hideaway in the summer? Here are our favourites, you can thank us later.
The Albion, Islington
A beautiful Georgian watering hole right in the heart of Islington, The Albion has won a plethora of awards including The Observer Food Monthly's 'Best Sunday Lunch' in 2009, and during the summer months the picturesque garden is as pretty as a postcard and embalmed with the heady smells of their incredible roaring barbecue.
10 Thornhill Road, Islington, N1 1HW – http://the-albion.co.uk
The Ship, Wandsworth
Bask in the summer sun along the banks of The Thames in Wandsworth, where this fine establishment has kept South London residents sated with fine ales and wonderful food since 1786. Granted, it's not technically a garden and you may not want to be there with the rest of the world during a bank holiday, but it remains one of the finest outdoor drinking spaces in the capital nonetheless.
41 Jews Row, Wandsworth, SW18 1TB – http://www.theship.co.uk
Trinity Arms, Brixton
From the outside this innocuous looking pub may not look like its worthy fodder for a list championing London's best beer gardens, but this quaint establishment tucked neatly off Acre Lane houses a wonderfully lively and colourful beer garden that is a utopia during the summer. Embraced by immaculate flowers and carefully arranged tables, the Trinity Arms, built in 1850, is a perfect pre-gig venue or untainted haven to spend the afternoon.
45 Trinity Gardens, Brixton, SW9 8DR - www.youngs.co.uk/pubs/trinity-arms
The Dove, Hammersmith
Set in a beautiful spot on the river Thames, The Dove in Hammersmith is a listed building built in the early 17th century that has one of the finest riverside terraces to while away the hours. It's not the biggest but remains largely untainted by the masses, unless you frequent it on the day of the annual Boat Race, where you are afforded perhaps the best view in London. The poet James Thomson is alleged to have composed 'Rule Britannia' here, while Charles II purportedly romanced and dined his mistress Nell Gwynne propped up by the river. The small space to the right immediately through the entrance also went into the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest bar room in the world, but this Fullers pub punches well above its size...
19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9TA – www.dovehammersmith.co.uk
The Union Tavern, Notting Hill
Sit by the delightful riverside garden and enjoy The Union's exceptional and increasingly legendary array of craft ales, this wonderful Notting Hill boozer is within walking distance of Portobello Road, wedged ideally between Kilburn and Maida Vale. Formerly known as the Grand Union, this quiet corner of West London is the perfect place to watch narrow boats meander their way down the river and kill time on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
45 Woodfield Road, Notting Hill, W9 2BA - http://union-tavern.co.uk
The Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment
Newly refurbished The Tattershall Castle is a unique floating bar in the heart of the capital that offers stunning views of some of London's most iconic landmarks including The Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. Originally built by London & North Eastern Railway Company to ferry passengers across the Humber estuary, it is now a mobile pub that ambles gently down one of the most famous rivers in the world. What's not to like?
Victoria Embankment, Whitehall, SW1A 2HR - www.thetattershallcastle.co.uk
The Jam Tree, King's Road
A mere stone's throw away from Fulham Broadway, The Jam Tree boasts a fantastic open plan beer garden, great cocktails and a vast hog roast that drags punters through doors from all over. The barbecue is forever wafting enticing aromas of charcoal cooked fish and slabs of meat across South West London, and although jam is in short supply, the craft ales and thoughtful wine list is more than enough to keep you busy.
541 King's Road, Fulham, SW6 2EB – www.thejamtree.com
The Herne Tavern, East Dulwich
The Herne Tavern is a quintessential English pub situated on Forest Hill Road near to east Dulwich which is both family friendly and perfect for those more raucous social occasions. Frequenters travel far and wide for the famous Herne Tavern Burger, and it was recently lauded by The Evening Standard for having one of London's best beer gardens.
2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0RR – www.thehernetavern.co.uk
The Edinboro Castle, Camden
A gastro pub with a beer garden the size of a football pitch, this exceptional boozer on Mornington Terrace is perfectly positioned just off Regent's Park, close enough to London Zoo and a haven for thirsty dwellers. When the sun is shining this is truly one of the capital's best outdoor drinking spaces, with an excellent wine list, great food, inclusive of a humongous barbecue, and a vibrant, friendly, atmosphere.
57 Mornington Terrace, Camden, NW1 7RU - www.edinborocastlepub.co.uk
The Magic Garden, Battersea
Nestled in the heart of South West London in the shadows of leafy Battersea Park, the Magic Garden is a veritable feast of cracking cocktails, delicious food and thumping live music. Not for the fainthearted this lively pub has a stunning garden with loungers complete with warming blankets for those colder evenings. A fantastic venue for parties with plenty of themed evenings such as their legendary Jazz nights, The Magic Garden is not to be missed.
231 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4LG - www.magicgardenpub.com


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my favorite albums of 2009:
pete rock & c.l. smooth- the main ingredient
this is considered to be one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. these two were thought to be far ahead of their time when the album was released in 1994. i recognize this album as a favorite because it created a foundation for all of the music i enjoy today. and let's be real, there isn't a song on here that isn't perfection.
doomtree- doomtree
everyone who knows me is aware of how much love i have for this local hip-hop collective. enough said. if you don't own this, shut off your computer and go buy it.
i might add a couple more albums later but i'm feeling frazzled.
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@BlackBird @Wings and scales
Would you two like me to pair you two together to have your graduation mission? I can have Julian call both of your characters to his office.
I don't mind..
sorry life got crazy.... grandma got sick, I will try to pop a post in the weekend
shout out to Kitty for Avatar and Siggy set
I have since lost interest in this RP. The selfish plot progression has made it almost impossible to tie the stories of every character into one and I feel this has been done with no regard to the remainder of the characters. I see little point in having multiple characters in one story if the entirety of the �plot progression� is centered around two people. This is the reason why 99% of the RP�s on this site die in less than 10 pages. I am reminded as to why I left this site a few years ago.
Thank you to the few characters who actively engaged. I wish you all the best with the future of this RP, as uncertain as that seems.
Axion, I'll post tomorrow evening/late night. I'm heading home tomorrow and today my mood is bleh.
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(Albums in alphabetical order)
91) Bad English by Bad English
Bad English were a supergroup fronted by John Waite including members from Journey, and also from his old band, The Babys. From this album, the biggest hit was the Power Ballad When I See You Smile, which made John Waite reaching the #1 spot for a second time! (First time it was as a solo artist, with Missing You). Five other singles also released from here. The upbeat AOR cut Heaven Is A 4 Letter Word, which was an almost a Top 10 hit in the US Maisntream Rock charts, Possession which was another Power Ballad (and kind of better than the lead single, in my opinion) and missed the US Top 20 by just one spot, Forget Me Not which was the biggest hit in the US Mainstream Rock Radio reaching #2, including a kick-ass guitar solo in the middle, and B-Side's only single, Price Of Love (another Power Ballad!) which was the second biggest hit of the album reaching #5. A sixth single was the opening cut Best Of What I Got but it was mediocre compared with the other singles. As for the non-singles Tough Times Don't Last, was the only non-single from A-Side, but it's definitely a stand-out, with a catchy melody and great guitar riffs. Ready When You Are and Rockin' Horse kinda heavier than the average mood of the Bad English album, and of course there is the fourth Power Ballad of the album, The Restless Ones! But the best from the B-Side would be Ghost In Your Heart!
92) Blue Murder by Blue Murder
Although they were branded as Heavy Metal, I think –this album at least- leans towards a Glam Metal direction. Surprisingly, no singles charted from here, but Jelly Roll would be perhaps the most known song from the record. Valley Of The Kings also released as a single, and both of them had a music video. Also the singles weren't much Glam Metal. Jelly Roll was leaning towards Alternative Rock, and Valley Of The Kings was more Progressive Metal. Riot and Sex Child are catchy Glam Metal tunes with catchy choruses, yet they are longer than the average Glam Metal song. The title track is also a masterpiece, Out Of Love is perhaps the best cut here, and an excellent Power Ballad. Billy is more like an upbeat Hard Rock number and Ptolemy is more Progressive. And Black-Hearted Woman is also another good cut with catchy chorus.
93) Danger Danger by Danger Danger
Seems like Danger Danger had a thing for using a word twice. Danger Danger the name of the band. Danger Danger the name of their debut. And the two singles from it are called Naughty Naughty and Bang Bang! Bang Bang was a moderate hit reaching #49 in the US Hot 100, yet nothing more beyond this. Apart from the two singles this album has some great Glam Metal anthems. Under The Gun is definitely the best cut from here featuring some massive keyboard and guitar riffs. Saturday Nite is a great Party-Rock cut, equally good with Naughty Naughty and Bang Bang. Same goes for Rock America and Boys Will Be Boys. On the other hand we also have some good Power Ballads here like Don't Walk Away and One Step From Paradise. Live It Up is probably the best cut from the album to be played live at the end of some set!
94) Enuff Z'nuff by Enuff Z'nuff
A rather underrated Glam Metal band, but it's one of the few Glam Metal acts who are still active and still release albums, without having a break-up during the years of their existence! Anyway their biggest hits New Thing and Fly High Michelle made it in the US Hot 100 (both accompanied by notorious Glamish music videos), but they didn't remained as classics from that era. For Now was also supposed to be released as a single (which was better than the other two in my opinion), but unfortunately it never happened. The rest of the album follows the same pattern of the lead singles, with Poppy Glam Metal tunes. She Wants More, Hot Little Summer Girl and Little Indian Angel were similar tunes. In The Groove was kinda more serious, and also longer than the rest, and last but not least the Power Ballad I Could Never Leave Without You, which was the best cut from the album by far. Why it wasn't released as a single I don't get it!
95) Gorky Park by Gorky Park
Gorky Park were perhaps the first Russian band to make it into the American market. Although not a big success, still it was the beginning. Try To Find Me reached #81 in the US Hot 100. Bang and Peace In Our Time were released as singles too, yet without any commercial success. But the most interesting cuts here would be the non-singles. The singles were pretty mediocre in my opinion (Peace In Our Time wasn't bad though). Hit Me With The News is simply epic, featuring samples from news broadcasts, coupled with a cool guitar riff as background. Sometimes At Night is a nice melodic cut, My Generation is an excellent cover by The Who, Child Of The Wind is perhaps the coolest among the whole record, as for Fortress…is it my impression or the intro is based on Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division? Anyway it's a cool atmospheric ballad, and among the best of the album. Anyway, it might not be the best Glam Metal album around, but still a good effort.
96) Lost In The Wild by Melidian
By 1989 AOR genre has lost its momentum, and it was basically a dead genre. Which means, Melidian's album was a commercial failure. But of course it doesn't mean it's a bad album! Ready To Rock is the catchiest song from the album, and it also had a music-video as well. Another catchy AOR tune is Livin' Under The Gun. Fire Up The Heart, Hands Off and Overheated were kinda Harder than the first two but still they Melodic element was present. And of course a Power Ballad couldn't be absent…Sleepless Night is the Power Ballad here. And last but not least, the title track has the coolest riff overall.
97) Skid Row by Skid Row
Skid Row's debut album was leaning towards the Glam Metal sound of late 80s. This album contains the band's two biggest hits which reached the US Top 10. 18 And Life and I Remember You. Both are considered all-time classics among the Glam Metal genre. Another single was the catchy Youth Gone Wild and also the single Piece Of Me, which didn't chart but it had the most awesome bassline there! Non-singles were also great too. Big Guns, Sweet Little Sister and Can't Stand The Heartache were also upbeat –yet underrated- Glam Metal classics. Rattlesnake Shake, Here I Am and Makin' A Mess are Harder than the others, but of course that's not bad. And from here the best non-single is Midnight/Tornado which has the best guitar solo in the album.
98. Sonic Temple by The Cult
In their first two albums, The Cult were a Post-Punk band, but since Electric they turned into a Hard Rock/Glam Metal band which helped them to make it into the American market. Sonic Temple is definitely their masterpiece. Although the songs are longer than the average Glam Metal song, they still use the formula of catchy guitar riffs and choruses. The two biggest hits from here are Fire Woman and (Edie) Ciao Baby. Sun King and Sweet Soul Sister were also released as singles, but weren't as much successful as the other two. Non- Singles were also great. The long yet catchy Soul Asylum, is the best non-single here, having a really cool guitar riff. New York City has this pretty aggressive vibe which blends well with the rest of the album, with Automatic Blues also moving in the same waves. Soldier Blue has one of the best Rock riffs of that year perhaps? Wake Up Time For Freedom and Medicine Train tend to be more poppy than the rest of the non-singles though.
99) Trash by Alice Cooper
Trash was Alice Cooper's comeback album, this time following an even more Glam Metal direction, something he started doing by the time he released Constricted. Poison was perhaps the biggest hit of his career, making it into the #7 spot in the US and in #2 in the UK. Three other singles were released from here. The Glam Metal classics House Of Fire and Bed Of Nails (with the latter featuring Doom Metal influences in the intro!) , and the Power Ballad Only My Heart Talkin'. Non-Singles were equally good of course. Spark In The Dark and Why Trust You were also Glam Metal classics, and the title track was pretty unique for a Glam Metal song since it featured…Rap Vocals! The best non-single and also among the whole album, would be Hell Is Living Without You in my opinion.
100) Winter Rose by Winter Rose
Although the album was released on CD for the first time in 1997, it was actually a series of demos recorded in 1989. Hench, I consider it a 1989 album, and not a 1997 album. This band didn't gain any commercial success, but they are known mostly because two of the band's members were Sebastian Bach and James LaBrie, lead singer of Skid Row and Dream Theatre respectively. The most known song –and also the best- from them is I'll Never Fall In Love Again, which also had a music-video. A really catchy upbeat Glam Metal tune. Other nice upbet tunes here were Asylum City, One Last Time and Never Let Me Go. And as the tradition of Glam Metal (and also AOR of course) suggests, there is always a Power Ballad in an album (even if it wasn't an official one), and this ballad is Dianna. Rough Boys as the name suggests is kinda rougher than the rest of the album. The rest of the album leans towards the AOR sound mostly, with Thrill Of The Night being the best among those cuts.


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All of us in Mr Big had nothing but the highest respect and admiration for him. He is loved by anyone and everyone who ever met him. And surely one of the finest rock drummers the world has ever known.
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I Love You, Pat. You made the world a better place. We will miss you. We will never forget you. Rest In Peace, my brother.
Haze had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for several years, making breathing difficult. Even so, he had fought to keep playing drums, performing regularly with his band, HazeXperience, and joining Y&T on-stage at the Fillmore in San Francisco in both 2015 and 2016. HazeXperience was scheduled to open for Y&T at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma November 18 and 19, and had been in the midst of recording an EP of new material.
"Leonard was not only a bandmate but a close friend, sharing not just a passion for music but also our appreciation for fast cars and cool RC planes," said HazeXperience guitarist Jim Bradley. "Leonard was taken from us way too soon."
"Leonard was a good friend, a great drummer, and a true ambassador for the world of rock 'n' roll," said Jeffrey Winslow, lead singer for HazeXperience. "I'm shocked that he's gone, but thankful I got to know him while he was here."
Haze was a founding member and one of the principal songwriters for the Bay Area hard rock band Yesterday & Today, later known as Y&T. He co-wrote some of their biggest hits, including "Hurricane," "Black Tiger," "Mean Streak," "Rescue Me," "Dirty Girl," "Forever," and MTV staple "Summertime Girls."
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You thought this site was just for ridiculously late, lazy, loquacious video game reviews? Well, guess what: turns out I can also bitch about movies months after their release!
Trailers are like scam artists. Everyone knows full well you shouldn't trust them, and yet this one just seems so trustworthy, and then you fall for it anyway. I had been waiting for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ever since I saw the trailer back in last summer, because the trailer is a work of art.
I mean, look at that fucking trailer. That's fucking beautiful! You almost seriously consider whether you'd pay a full movie ticket just for the trailer. I mean, my god. That music. That dialogue. That delivery.
But, after seeing the actual movie, I was very surprised at the utter disconnect between it and the trailer. In fact, I think I can cover a lot of the problems with the movie by tracing the divergences from the trailer- this will probably end up being as much a review of the trailer as the film.
As I've already said elsewhere, I don't believe in avoiding spoilers, but a significant part of Tinker Tailor's allure is the mystery plot, so I'll make an exception for it. Most of the things I want to discuss don't involve big plot points anyhow.
So let's start. One of the first few things you notice is how beautiful the music is, and how brilliantly it works with what's going on in the scene. The way those fucking violins underscore the tension, it's amazing, right? Well, there's not much of that in the film. Sure, it's still got plenty of parts that should be tense, and they are not wanting for tension- in fact I was literally on the edge of my seat, and holding my breath all the way through. It's hardly the mind-blowing experience the trailer promises, but if you don't think too hard and let yourself be taken in by the abstruse exposition, you can get a fun, tense experience watching it. I mean, the film is good. It's just not great, and nothing like the trailer, nor is there such skillful interplay of music and pace.
|To use a fog-of-war metaphor...
Now, loath as I am to berate a book movie for being too faithful to the book, some of Tinker Tailor's problems do appear to stem from the adaptation being so close. It's really not the same to receive a given quantity of information by reading a few pages about it and to do so by seeing a few scenes in a film with a combined length of several seconds. This isn't really bad per se. In the worst case you can simply familiarize yourself with what happens in the book and the issue evaporates. Unfortunately, however, it is clear that if exposition and pacing was handled the same way as they were in the trailer, the film would have been so much better, and they weren't, and that's somewhat irritating in a "what might have been" sense.
Just to elaborate even more: This "right at the top of the Circus" line (it's "Circus", the codename of the intelligence directorate) appears quite a while into the movie. That's not Simon McBurney briefing Oldman- he's actually paraphrasing someone else, and the impact is far smaller. It's also a superfluous bit- by then you have already learned much of what this line would tell you from other scenes.
Anyway, moving on. We see Gary Oldman again. He is also a shrewd man. He listens to the facts with an aura of easy confidence- it is obvious he will approach the task methodically, break it down into pieces and take simple, but amazingly brilliant steps to unerringly approach the resolution. How do you find an enemy? You call an old friend, and ask him to do something for you. But what? Surely some secret contingency plan only Oldman and Cumberbatch are privy to, indicated by the camera looking at them from a distance, with obscuring scenery in the foreground. Oldman gives some parting advice- he has to assume they're watching. What is this secret, dangerous thing they are planning? Oh my god, how exciting!
Well, in the film, Oldman and Cumberbatch do indeed work together, in secret. But Oldman asks for a favor as part of a long planning session at his house. With you, the audience, already "participating" in the meeting, it is irritating to feel as if you should know what they are talking about, but not having a clue. Anyway, the something Cumberbatch needs to do isn't that exciting, and you find out what it is soon enough, and then you watch him do it, and it's all ever so slightly modest in the way of suspense.
Oh, and that part about them watching? That's a third unrelated scene, where Oldman tells Cumberbatch to cover up their tracks.
The point I'm trying to make here is, the trailer has one perfectly made scene. All the movie has to do is continue from there. Instead, they've gone and broken it down into two (well, three, the street meeting in the trailer is yet another unrelated scene) different scenes with nowhere near the impact. I mean, of course it isn't exactly like that- I'm sure they didn't wait until the trailer was done to start making the movie! But the trailer clearly demonstrates that the film has all the elements needed to produce some brilliant sequences. Why were they absent from the actual film itself?
Moving on, Oldman's (and our) unwavering confidence in his competence, takes a sudden blow. David Dencik informs him that things aren't always what they seem in a casual meeting at some airstrip- perhaps he is about to set off on his way elsewhere, leaving Oldman bereft of his just recently revealed capacity for assisting him in this matter.
This is one of the worst offenders. In the movie, Oldman has kidnapped and forcibly brought Dencik there for interrogation. Seconds later he is about to fall apart and desperately beg for his life. He thinks the plane is transporting his executioner. The movie version is still a good scene and the acting is enjoyable, but it's nothing like the trailer one.
Moscow planted the mole, Oldman discovers to his shock. Nevertheless, he is drawing closer to his target: He is one of five men. Actually, it's three, and for some half of the movie, two men. One of those five is Oldman, the investigator, himself, but nothing much is made of this little quirk. Another one is Ciaran Hinds, who is not suspicious, gets eliminated from the list very early, and is given little attention therafter. A third suspect is revealed to be innocent halfway through. Anyway, meanwhile, time is running out, as every minute Oldman spends gives the mole opportunity to cause further damage: He killed their man in Istanbul!
Well, for one, the thing about Moscow planting the mole, and the five suspects, are things established outright from the very beginning. There is no clear sense of Oldman's character gradually narrowing down the possibilities- he just stops caring about certain people and you have no choice but to assume he has decided they are no longer suspect. And the killing in Istanbul, that has barely anything to do with the mole. They're talking about some other character who is assumed to have defected but who hasn't, and thus has to be proven innocent.
The image of Mark Strong firing a rifle seems to indicate some pivotal confrontation near the end of the movie, but in fact there is no such confrontation anywhere in the movie except the brief firefight in the beginning that gets the story going. I'm okay with there being no confrontation, but it's still an example of the trailer being blatantly dishonest and misleading and that I'm not okay with.
The line about everything becoming so ugly would have worked perfectly if used to underscore the mess of a problem that Oldman has to deal with, as the trailer suggests. It's used in an entirely different capacity, and yet again, has nowhere near the impact. Oldman's apparent verbal duel with his nemesis is actually a part of his drunken, rambling monologue in the beginning of the film, and all it accomplishes is some clumsy backstory exposition. Well, to be sure, he's reminiscing about how he met who later turned out to be Karla, the enemy commander. But Karla never shows up, and the movie is about Oldman vs. the Mole, so yeah.
Really, the trailer appears to show some very unforgettable moments from the film, and a very well put-together experience. The elements are still there in the film, and they are very well crafted elements individually, but the way they are jammed together a bit awkwardly. All the great lines and acting you think you see in the trailer is squandered on unimportant things, and the important points of the movie are nowhere near as well done as the trailer hints at.
Yeah, yeah. I know. A trailer, misleading? Well I never, stop the presses! But with Tinker Tailor, it's extraordinary how much the divergence from the trailer defines the inadequacies of the film.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is still a decent movie, though. It's not a great movie like the trailer implies, it's not really insightful or poignant. It's almost like a whodunit, except it's about spies and not murder. It's very enjoyable to watch - the cast did do a great job, the art direction is great, the whole movie is beautiful. Just make sure to completely forget everything you saw in the trailer, and don't expect something extraordinary.
Score: 5/5