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|Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili from WillCookforFriends.com
The beauty of soup its is supreme versatility. With just a few ingredients, a little heat and some spices you can transform limp, lifeless vegetables into a rich, hearty dinner. A few cans of beans and some kale morph into a stew that will feed the whole family for a week.
Here is a roundup of some of my favorite soup recipes. What is your favorite soup recipe?
You can make excellent soup with grocery store broth, but Make Your Own Vegetable Stock and you will never look back.
Make this Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili over the weekend for a family dinner or Downton Abbey viewing party. Free Mr. Bates!
Sometimes you just need the simplicity of tomato soup. This gorgeous Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup gets its creamy texture from almond milk.
Six ingredients and 30 minutes to make. There is no excuse not to whip up a pot of Curried Squash Lentil Coconut Soup.
Chickpea Rice Soup with a Little Kale from my vegan chef crush Post Punk Kitchen is the only soup you need to chase the chills (or the flu) away. It's packed with goodness, vitamins and protein.
One of my all-time favorite dishes, African Spicy Peanut Stew is my go-to when I need something super rich that will stick with me for a few hours. This recipe rocks my world.
180 degrees from the Peanut Stew is this light, gorgeous, raw bright green Spring Pea Soup. The season is still a few months away, but tuck this recipe away for when the buds on the trees peak out from winter's blanket.
White Bean Tuscan Kale Soup is a mainstay. Make a big pot and freeze in quart-sized bags and reheat whenever you need a quick dinner.
Just because it's vegan doesn't mean it can't be rich and creamy. The potatoes, one of only 5 ingredients, give this Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup its creamy texture.
This Red Lentil Sweet Potato Stew packs massive flavor and protein into a small bowl.


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Kid Gavilan, who came out of the Cuban sugar fields to become the world welterweight champion of the early 1950's, displaying a flashy style that featured his signature bolo punch, died Thursday at a hospital in Miami. He was 77.
Gavilan, who lived in Hialeah, Fla., had a heart attack, The Miami Herald reported.
One of the most crowd-pleasing boxers of the 1940's and 50's, Gavilan captured the welterweight title in a 15-round decision over Johnny Bratton in May 1951. He took the crown that Sugar Ray Robinson had vacated when he defeated Jake LaMotta for the middleweight championship.
Gavilan made seven successful defenses of his title, defeating, among others, Carmen Basilio and Billy Graham, whom he outpointed twice. He was defeated twice by Robinson before winning his title.
Fighting as a pro from 1943 to 1958, Gavilan had 107 victories (28 by knockout), 30 losses and 6 draws and was never knocked out. In 1990, he was among the first inductees in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Gavilan won with flair, displaying a bolo punch -- part hook and part uppercut -- delivered out of an exaggerated windup that he said he developed cutting sugar cane with a machete in Cuba.Continue reading the main story
Although he failed in a bid to take Bobo Olson's middleweight title, losing a 15-round decision at Chicago in April 1954, the contrast in styles was clear. ''Olson, the plodder, was the perfect foil for Gavilan, the flashy, attractive spray-puncher,'' Joseph C. Nichols wrote in The New York Times.
Gavilan lost the welterweight title in a controversial unanimous decision won by Johnny Saxton in Philadelphia in October 1954.
Nineteen of the 21 boxing reporters at ringside scored the fight in favor of Gavilan, who sobbed afterward in his dressing room, saying, ''I don't want nothing that I don't deserve, but I win at least nine rounds.'' The Cuban news media was outraged, and one newspaper, Diario Nacional, ran a five-column headline on Page 1 quoting Gavilan's manager, Angel Lopez, as saying, ''They Have Stolen the Fight.''
Gavilan never fought for a title again. His last fight was in June 1958, when he lost a decision to Yama Bahama in Miami Beach.
He was born Gerardo Gonzalez in Camaguey, Cuba, on Jan. 6, 1926. His name was changed to Kid Gavilan by his Cuban manager, Fernando Balido, in recognition of a grocery store the manager owned named El Gavilan, meaning the Hawk.
Gavilan quit school to begin boxing at age 10 and fought at least 60 times as an amateur.
He married several times but was estranged from his family, Rebekah Navarro, owner of the assisted-living facility where Gavilan resided, told The Herald.
Gavilan fell on hard times after boxing. He went back to Cuba after Fidel Castro assumed power, and he later told The Chicago Tribune that he had preached there on the streets as a Jehovah's Witness and had been jailed numerous times. He returned to the United States in 1968. In the mid-1980's, he was selling sausages in Miami.
He had long been in poor health. In 1991 he was found to have decreased memory function and disorientation.
Gavilan was ever the fan favorite, and if he did not always fight at his best for an entire round, that was good enough for many.
''Gavilan will let go with a furious flurry, almost like a madman gone berserk,'' Arthur Daley wrote in The Times in 1954. ''Then he'll coast. Then, with a quick peek at the clock, he'll time his closing sprint just before the end of each round with the hope of convincing the ring officials that he's delivered that identical kind of fisticuffing for the entire three minutes.
''Even the least gullible of them sometimes find it difficult to disregard the psychological seed he's planted, especially in a close round.''Continue reading the main story

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July 21, 2008, 3:50 p.m. CST
by Simpsonian
oh god I hope so.
July 21, 2008, 3:50 p.m. CST
by Bean_
Hard to see long standing tv traditions go
July 21, 2008, 3:51 p.m. CST
by ChetPussy
I don;t always agree with him and he has seemed to get softer on movies since his life threatening illness but he is still the best movie critic around
July 21, 2008, 3:52 p.m. CST
by OGREISHERE
I will however continue to read Roger online.
July 21, 2008, 4 p.m. CST
by jimmy_009
I always loved catching your show.
July 21, 2008, 4:02 p.m. CST
by palimpsest
Hell, he used to write Russ Meyer's scripts, the dirty dog...
July 21, 2008, 4:03 p.m. CST
by BackRiverCatfish
...to make his statement?
July 21, 2008, 4:03 p.m. CST
by Jason B. Swaim
I am not being funny when I ask, was it the throat surgery which did not allow him on air any longer?
July 21, 2008, 4:04 p.m. CST
by Jason B. Swaim
BackRiverCatfish just answered my question.
July 21, 2008, 4:04 p.m. CST
by Tar Heel
...this was my main source for learning about new movies and watching clips. I always appreciated they championed smaller films you could watch for at the arthouses or catch on video. At least you can watch old Roger/Gene debates online now.
July 21, 2008, 4:06 p.m. CST
by skimn
he and Gene also spearheaded the "movement" for an adults only rating that was outside of the porno-friendly X rating. Thus NC-17 came about (for good and bad, because of lack of advertising).
July 21, 2008, 4:07 p.m. CST
by BackRiverCatfish
...so I'm allowed to make fun of other cripples, which unfortunately Ebert is at this point.
July 21, 2008, 4:14 p.m. CST
by palimpsest
You know it makes sense.
July 21, 2008, 4:15 p.m. CST
by El Borak
you guys were awesome.
July 21, 2008, 4:16 p.m. CST
by NudeandAroused
Clearly a man who loves movies. I believe also, he is a screenwriter as well. Hopefully his reviews will still be on line.
July 21, 2008, 4:16 p.m. CST
by gnortsmra
Sure, he may have a physical impairment and not be able to talk, but his mind is still sharp. As long as he can put his thoughts on paper or pixels, I'll be following his work.
July 21, 2008, 4:19 p.m. CST
by gnortsmra
I really hope that the House of Mouse scraps the "At the Movies" concept and goes with something completely different. I'd hate for the image and legacy that Gene and Roger have cultivated over the years to be crapped on in the name of the Almighty dollar.
July 21, 2008, 4:21 p.m. CST
by Grendel745
But I always appreciated how he or Gene or Richard would sometimes, out of the blue, have good things to say about some non-critic friendly movie (I seem to remember them having decent things to say about Swamp Thing back in the day). My first real indication that these were guys who loved movies of all shapes and sizes, not just guys who were movie critics.
July 21, 2008, 4:23 p.m. CST
by NormanFell
Chicago Sun Times reports that Richard Roeper is leaving as well."Several months ago, Disney offered to extend my contract, which expires at the conclusion of the 2007-08 season. I opted to wait. Much transpired after that behind the scenes, but an agreement was never reached, and we are all moving on." also, "My last episode of 'At the Movies' will air the weekend of Aug. 16th-17th. I wish Disney the best of luck with their new show, whatever form it may take. In the meantime, it is my intention to proceed elsewhere with my ninth year as the co-host of a movie review show that honors the standards established by Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert more than 30 years ago. I will be free to share the details on that program in the near future." Sounds like Richard is a stand-up guy. How much you wanna bet that DISNEY turns the show into ET/ACCESS/EXTRA drivel?
July 21, 2008, 4:25 p.m. CST
by SenatorJeffersonSmith
Could there be a worse pairing? I hope not, because Disney will find it and throw it on the air.
July 21, 2008, 4:26 p.m. CST
by Toby Wan
For the first time in a long time. Noticed Roeper and some other tool reviewing movies with a "See it" or "Skip it" ticket like rating. I knew then that Ebert had rolled out the door, cuz he and Siskel had the thumbs in their own pockets. Good luck, Mr. Ebert. Hope to see the thumbs again, soon.
July 21, 2008, 4:29 p.m. CST
by Paul T. Ryan
Okay, I live in Australia (hence I've never seen the show), but I am a huge admirer of Ebert's work all the same. Sad to hear, but he's got a proud legacy to look back on.
July 21, 2008, 4:31 p.m. CST
by Stalin vs Predator
Shia: So, what say you, Lindsey? <p> <p> Lindsey: Um, like... um... I, like, um, think this movie is, um... cool? Like. Um.
July 21, 2008, 4:35 p.m. CST
by Itchy
True. He was on a date with Oprah back in the day (yes, he's got jungle fever) and laid out the plan for how she could take her crappy little Chicago afternoon show into syndication, like he and Siskel did. Without that date, and that conversation, there would be no Oprah. So fuck Ebert.
July 21, 2008, 4:37 p.m. CST
by Itchy
Disney will stick two of their own robots in there. It'll be Demi Lovato and Zac Effron, at the movies. Everything will be "just awesome".
July 21, 2008, 4:42 p.m. CST
by vic twenty
Have done a fine job with At The Movies in recent months. I prefer Phillips to A.O. Scott and believe that Roeper and Phillips disagree just enough to keep things interesting. Hopefully the "new venture" they are moving on to is a continuation of this show using the patented "Thumbs up". Nothing sold a movie to the masses like that catch phrase, and probably never will. <p> Best of Luck to all involved!
July 21, 2008, 4:45 p.m. CST
by vic twenty
Because they opted to go with someone who had seen more than 6 films and did not cause epiliptic seizures with her voice. I could not stand her.
July 21, 2008, 4:45 p.m. CST
by Jor-El23
Ebert will return with the thumbs and Disney gets to take a bad PR hit and an even worse ratings hit when their new Access Hollywood clone does jack shit. it seems like a win-win. now if only he could get rid of Roeper
July 21, 2008, 4:46 p.m. CST
by vic twenty
July 21, 2008, 4:56 p.m. CST
by Chief Joseph
July 21, 2008, 5 p.m. CST
by BitterMan23
But there are few critics I actually respect, and he is one.
July 21, 2008, 5:02 p.m. CST
by Philo_Beddo
In the late 70's they turned my impressionable young mind onto the works of Werner Herzog, "Mad Max" and other cinematic things I might have easily remained ignorant of. Plus, Siskel bought Travolta's white suit from "Saturday Night Fever" at an auction. That's a movie fan.
July 21, 2008, 5:14 p.m. CST
by FlickaPoo
...up the ass...man I hate that fucking phrase.
July 21, 2008, 5:22 p.m. CST
by Penetron
My cousin works on At The Movies. He told me that the rumor on set was that Disney went behind Ebert's back and offered Roeper his own show with a huge raise. Roeper told them to go screw! He didn't want to abandon Roger for some, in his words, "vapid soul-devouring entertainment show." Kudos, Mr. Roeper!!
July 21, 2008, 5:28 p.m. CST
by taff
Roger, go back to PBS where it all started so you can have great movie conversations without being interrupted by commercials, etc. Sure it is not as much money, but you've made a bundle. I still remember the first afternoon when I stumbled up Siskel and Ebert on the local PBS station. IT was real Must See TV!
July 21, 2008, 5:33 p.m. CST
by Grammaton Cleric Binks
after Siskel died. I take that back, the gues reviewers, including Head Geek were fun to watch,although if I recall that was while Gene was in the hospital.
July 21, 2008, 5:37 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
made the decision himself. I do think the show is better with Roeper and Michael Phillips for one single reason- they are competitors. I don't think Ebert ever really understood that this was the component of the show that made Siskel and Ebert so good. Of course Ebert and Phillips would have worked just as well, but the point is, they need that Tribune/Sun Times rivalry.<p> oh and by the way,as im watching this this dude next to me is watching scenes from the dark knight on youtube and i havent seen it yet. dammit!
July 21, 2008, 5:42 p.m. CST
by Moribundman2000
...never seen this show on TV. Got into Ebert's reviews via Encarta back in 95, went on to buy a number of his review anthologies and to follow his weekly online reviews and was utterly delighted when they put all the historic reviews online at atthemoviestv.com. Top bloke. And to be fair I think Roeper's pretty good too, although not as great as the old skool Siskel/Ebert debates. I love going on that site and unlocking the time capsule to see what those guys made of some relatively obscure movie from my childhood, outside of the hype machine. I also love commercials for Diabetes and Thrush, and strange ads for chewing gum with weird British women (WTF? I thought we were all supposed to have shitty teeth?!) so THANK YOU Buena Vista.
July 21, 2008, 5:43 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
About 12 years ago or so, I wrote him a sarcastic email about his review of some movie. I didn't think he would respond either, but he did. I know it was him because he simply replied with a quote from George Bernard Shaw. Now who the hell else would do that?
July 21, 2008, 5:43 p.m. CST
by Madbomber
Roeper is kind of a moron at times, but there has been some new life to the program since Phillips became the permanent cohost (I also liked Scott and Wilonsky opposite Roeper). Hopefully Roeper and Phillips maintain their connections with Ebert if thats possible.
July 21, 2008, 5:44 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
because it was absolutely viscious. I am sure I blocked it out of my memory for that reason alone.
July 21, 2008, 5:46 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
The mention of Encarta reminded me of that. Every month, your Cinemania program would be updated with the latest Roger Ebert reviews, among others. And it would have clips from movies. That program was freaking awesome.
July 21, 2008, 5:46 p.m. CST
by Bungion Boy
I like Phillips but I think Scott provides a better (and smarter) balance. I love Roger Ebert. I love this show. I don't know what I'll do without it.
July 21, 2008, 5:56 p.m. CST
by happyboy
first geek and Godfather of the geek movement. happens to also be our best film critic. here's to your health keep on truckin'
July 21, 2008, 6:01 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
Don't you all remember? If memory serves, they left "Sneak Previews" and then they got Michael Medved and some other dork to review movies under the same name. It's not THAT big of a deal. And what Harry failed to mention (and it's KIND OF IMPORTANT) is that Roeper quit as well. Sloppy "journalism", once again.
July 21, 2008, 6:03 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
"Disney cannot use the `thumbs,'" he said. <p> Ebert didn't elaborate on future possibilities. Nor did he say what — if any — role Roeper, whose work he praised, will have. But Roeper, in his own announcement that he was leaving the program, hinted that perhaps his partnership with Ebert may not be over."
July 21, 2008, 6:05 p.m. CST
by SnootyBoots
He's got a personable, snarky kind of style in his written reviews that is his own but reminiscent of Ebert. So it's sort of like having Ebert on the show. Always preferred Ebert over Siskel cause Ebert was head and shoulders the better writer.
July 21, 2008, 6:32 p.m. CST
by SubliminalJones
was that self important snobbish douchebag Jeffrey Lyons, who they cherry-picked from WPIX Channel 11 in NY. Watching those two bespectacled, skinny psuedo-eggheads discuss film was like watching two uber Trekkies discussing USS Enterprise technical specs. They made Siskel and Ebert look like rough and tumble tough guys in comparison.
July 21, 2008, 6:36 p.m. CST
by Jugdish
Disney sucks - I wish Ebert, Roeper best in their future endevours- they are HUGE in Chicago and never have to worry about a paycheck here
July 21, 2008, 6:46 p.m. CST
by depalma25
...the first website I visit every Friday morning. Roger Ebert, more so than any other film critic (or filmmaker for that matter) has been the greatest influence in my life, when it comes to educating and expanding my cinematic knowledge. At age ten I recieved my first edition of Roger Ebert's Video Home Companion. I read it from cover to cover. From room to room I would carry that book, as to ensure that the monster-size book (it seemed even bigger at that age)would always be on hand. My aunt learned of this borderline-obsession, and every year on my birthday, I would receive that year's, Ebert Video Home Companion. This was tradition, and lasted until I felt, my aunt's obligation, should become mine. The book itself, is too mammoth (also too expensive) to be sold with a hardback cover. This created problems for a young lad of 12 and 13 who's pride in property came in a distant second to practicality. My mom used to joke that I would read them so much, and this was true, that I physically wore the book down -- to the point where pages would tear from the binding, and even covers wold find themselves on the verge of deterioration. The newer versions are in better shape, and, of course, with the accesibility of your work on the internet I find it less and less necissary to pull out the ol' book with as much frequency. This fact (and the exclusive new writings) doesn't stop me from buying the new edition every year, however. I still insist to those who will listen, that I've read every review, article and musing that he have ever published. And although the star rating is the least important part of what he does, friends will randomly open the book, name the film, and call upon me remeber the star rating without looking. As fast as Roger can say "good movies are not depressing, bad ones are," they'll have my answer. I should mention, I'm always right -- for the most part. Befor the internet, Friday morning would be one of the bright spots of my week. I would run down the stairs, out to the yard, grab the paper and read his reviews on my way back to the house. I haven't always agreed with him (his Gladiator Review still bugs me) but from the moment I read my firt Roger Ebert movie review, I've been hooked. He inspired my journalistic writings in college as Arts Editor, and my film school career afterwards. My film-career now, is greatly owed to a one Roger Ebert. Thank you.
July 21, 2008, 6:51 p.m. CST
by the milf lover
When Ebert stopped doing it after his surgery I lost interest because the weekly substitutes just werent interesting to listen to, and I never cared much for Roeper either. I caught the show for the first time in like a year not long ago, and I was wondering why it wasnt thumbs anymore, and how long that's been going on. Good for them for not letting Disney take them over.
July 21, 2008, 7:01 p.m. CST
by dirtsandwich
from People Magazine. I think she is the best critic. Put her on the show.
July 21, 2008, 7:10 p.m. CST
by TallBoy66
I don't like his tastes, really, and it's all quite snide in comparison to Roper's more workaday moviegoer tastes. Also, bring back the thumbs soon - this "See it" "Skip It" and the rarely used "Rent it" is getting old. (and, if they bring back the thumbs, are they going to keep the low-grade "Rent It"? Change it to a hand waggle?) I still like the show, regardless of who is in the chair, because I just like seeing a movie review show on the air.
July 21, 2008, 7:17 p.m. CST
by Larry of Arabia
Check it out at his website. He's always been great to people on the internet going back to the compuserve days. Jesus I'm old.
July 21, 2008, 10:51 p.m. CST
by codymr
Caught the episode last night where they reviewed The Dark Knight. It was the first time I had seen the show in almost 2 years and I wondered if Ebert was due back soon... I guess not. Looking forward the new "possibilities" as he put it.
July 21, 2008, 10:51 p.m. CST
by BigTuna
Seriously, the guy knows his movies, but what a dull film nerd he is. I really don't see him as a great tv critic. Aisha Tyler was the best co-host by far.
July 21, 2008, 10:52 p.m. CST
by Babba-Booey
Ebert's the one with the IP and hasn't even been on the show that carries his name for two years. The co-host is ready to walk, and face it, the days of televised movie review shows has gone by thanks to sites like this and rotten tomatoes. Harrys on to something though about a mo-cap thingy, though. Jackie Martling did mo-cap shows on the net almost 10 years ago. It *can* be done!
July 21, 2008, 11:01 p.m. CST
by Filmaholic
I was watching this show when it originally aired on PBS. THere I learned about films like LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT and I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE. I remember they reviewed the original FRIDAY THE 13TH film - strangely - 2 Thumbs Down. It's never been the same without Gene and I'm glad that Roger has gracefully bowed out. It'll always be Gene and Roger for me.
July 21, 2008, 11:03 p.m. CST
by Jubba
will it no longer review movies? will there be a big group of reviewers? manatees?
July 21, 2008, 11:23 p.m. CST
by nolan bautista
after the surgery? I picture a Harvey Dent look..no offense to the guy..i love Ebert..but i picture him flipping coins to review a movie
July 21, 2008, 11:39 p.m. CST
by MattHooper
But you're up on You Tube LOL be well
July 21, 2008, 11:43 p.m. CST
by depalma25
why so hatefull? You're really quite sad it is quite evident that your life is quite pathetic. Only those who make mean-spirited jokes at the expense of others for no other reasons than to get attention, reveals quite a bit. You're not a contributing member of society...in fact I'd be willing to bet on it. You're probably unemployed, underappreciated, and untalented.
July 21, 2008, 11:50 p.m. CST
by proton45
Thanks for years of wonderful reviews and insights...
July 22, 2008, 12:24 a.m. CST
by nolan bautista
..im just curious thats all..im not being hateful..i love Ebert since Sneak Previews on PBS..lighten up..bunghole
July 22, 2008, 12:38 a.m. CST
by nolan bautista
..im not being mean..i give you a thumbs down for being an uptight bunghole..yeah you heard it right: a bunghole
July 22, 2008, 12:39 a.m. CST
by nolan bautista
July 22, 2008, 1:30 a.m. CST
by The7Returns
Ah the good ol days
July 22, 2008, 1:31 a.m. CST
by The7Returns
Yeah Sneak Previews!!!!
July 22, 2008, 1:39 a.m. CST
by Animus
...it's the end of another era. Two thumbs up to you, Mr. Ebert, I've enjoyed your work.
July 22, 2008, 1:39 a.m. CST
by Playkins
Gene Siskel was the reason to watch that show. Ebert came off like an argumentative next-door neighbor. That was obviously the idea, but it rubbed me the wrong way.
July 22, 2008, 1:48 a.m. CST
by SlickyVonBoner
Through the 80's and early 90's if they gave something 2 thumbs up, I would see it. They were dead on for picking good films 95% of the time, at least for me. Thanks for all the great reviews, Ebert, and good luck!
July 22, 2008, 2:21 a.m. CST
by bacci40
and it came out during the show, which made it even that much better...and they were their best everytime they went on howard...great bits...if disney was smart, they would immediatly hire the two geezers...if you havent seen their reviews, check em out on youtube...they are hilarious...and brilliant
July 22, 2008, 2:27 a.m. CST
by depalma25
i just couldn't imagine saying such things about someone I admired. Your attempt at satire was not even remotely funny. This, is why you don't write for a living. This, is why you are a loser.
July 22, 2008, 3:09 a.m. CST
by Bumpasses Dawg
That is a far more permanent type of retirement. Siskel was great, and their chemistry made the show. "Two Thumbs Up" was a great gimmick, but to be honest, it was better when attached to THOSE TWO SET OF THUMBS. Now that Ebert has been silenced (on television - he still reviews films in print) the show has not been the same.
July 22, 2008, 3:22 a.m. CST
by emeraldboy
is dying because of the rise of Film blogging, anyone with access to a computer and the net can now blog their reviews.
July 22, 2008, 4:57 a.m. CST
by depalma25
...who cares, the best writers will be read. It's as simple as that.
July 22, 2008, 6:03 a.m. CST
by Rogue Planet
Not a demi-god, or a semi-demi-god, but a straight-up, no doubts, lightning from on high movie reviewing god. Back in the 1980s, when Lucas and Spielberg ruled the roost and were not once accused of raping someone's childhood, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert were the rottentomatoes.com of their day. Gene only appreciated the finer things in movies, and Roger relished the coolness of film. Gene was more apt to prefer a good Godfather movie, and Roger was the guy to turn to if you wanted to see if the new Star Trek film was worth a look. Nowadays, poor Gene has passed on, and Roger is no longer able to appear on television, but his reviews are still among the first to be read to see if a new film is any good. Of course, he liked "The Happening," so maybe he's just happy to be alive nowadays (Roger, what were you THINKING???!!), but I still respect his candor and love for the silver screen. Live on, Roger! The best to you!
July 22, 2008, 6:41 a.m. CST
by Dazzler69
Thumbs up and/or down has been used for centuries. Not sure how you can trademark that.
July 22, 2008, 6:53 a.m. CST
by Dr Gregory House
Yep. Every time some smut mag or porn site give a stag reel 3 penises 'up', you have me to thank. (though I prefer the residual checks, direct deposited)
July 22, 2008, 6:56 a.m. CST
by Dr Gregory House
July 22, 2008, 8 a.m. CST
by ironic_name
July 22, 2008, 8:27 a.m. CST
by zed261
I've never seen his show but Im reading his reviews since 98. Great stuff but I can't agree with his Usual Suspects review.
July 22, 2008, 9:06 a.m. CST
by veritasses
July 22, 2008, 9:18 a.m. CST
by Sylvia Simon
And they can suck it if they think I'll ever watch this show again. Without Roger Ebert's input? It doesn't exist. Best of luck to you Roger Ebert! Take care of yourself, and don't let the bastards get you down. :)
July 22, 2008, 9:39 a.m. CST
by ArcadianDS
Harry deserved it and I will be the first of his loudest critics to acknowledge his passion and deep library of knowledge when it comes to cinema. However, Harry didn't look good on television. He kept his gitantic orange frizz-fro, and his miniature ZZ Top chin chinchilla - and that along with his practically transparent complexion made for disturbing television. Had he 'gone corporate' and got a descent haircut and shaved his Hot Topic inspired beardigan, he probably would have the gig. Certainly Ebert was in no position to deny Harry due to his size. It was the hair and the beard that cost Harry the gig.<p> And this isn't a smart-ass question - its legit: If Ebert was no longer on the show and there was no way he could ever return to the show (cant talk anymore), then is it not reasonable that his contract would be GREATLY DIMINISHED IN PAY should his role be reduced to a behind-the-scenes producer/ Im CERTAIN that the job of a producer for At The Movies pays far less than that of the on air co-host. So maybe Disney told him to get lost because he rejected being paid for the job he was doing instead of for the job he could no longer physically do. Im just trying to be fair here - I love the man. He is a champion. However, it sure seems to me from an objective perspective that maybe he wasn't happy being paid for 'behind-the-scenes' work when he expected to continue to draw a salary for being a co-host. Roeper probably left because whatever Gene has planned includes Roeper.<p> and as for he and the Siskel Estate owning the "thumbs up/down" trademark? That might be one of the most brilliant business strategies I have ever heard. Ever.
July 22, 2008, 10:37 a.m. CST
by drakeavenue
Anne Thompson's reported the new fresh faces of what will surely be a crappy show. I agree there should be a table discussion type of show with real film critics, like said AO Scott and Phillips. Enough of trying to pander to a younger crowd.
July 22, 2008, 11:01 a.m. CST
by mefrog
I remeber in middle school when I really started to get into movies my parent presented me with a book of eberts reviews. Now i have eight of them and still read his reviews weekly. He's still on top for me.
July 22, 2008, 11:06 a.m. CST
by ByTor
I knew him well. Before Sneak Previews I would read his and Gene's reviews in print; when my dad told me that they were starting up a TV show on WTTW, I was hooked. <P> Both guys could really *write*, and it showed in their reviews. The TV show was an extension of that, and while I didn't always agree with either of them, I nevertheless always got something out of their reviews. <P> Want to read something hilarious? Go look up Ebert's reviews of 0-star, 1/2-star, or 1-star movies. Some of them are gut-bustingly funny. (Siskel could be very funny too. I remember a review he did of "Cujo" back on WBBM: he brought out a small, stuffed dog, then put catsup and whipped cream on the dog's snout. He picked the dog up, faced it towards the camera, shook it, and said, "Grrrr." He put the dog back down and said, "That's the movie. That's all there is. Don't bother."
July 22, 2008, 11:37 a.m. CST
by Screwbini
Although I have continued to watch "At the Movies", it hasn't been the same since Gene Siskel dies. The chemistry between Siskel and Ebert was one of the things that made the show special to me, and I'll never forget the time when I got a chance to see that chemistry up close and personal. I was living in Chicago in the mid-80s and I secured a ticket to an advance screening of "Jaws - The Revenge". As I took my seat near the rear of the darkened theater, I noticed Gene Siskel sitting two seats to my right and Roger Ebert was in the seat in from of Gene. I was so fascinated watching the two of them that I barely paid attention to the movie (which sucked anyway). A couple of observations: (1) it was Gene, not Roger, who munch on a large bucket of popcorn throughout the movie, (2)they didn't speak to each other at all during the movie, although they did exchange a couple of knowing glances when soemthing especially awful turned up on screen, and (3) they had a very animated discussion on the way out. I approached them for autographs and they both very graciously signed the copy of the Chicago Tribune I was carrying. I made a comment about how bad I thought the movie was, and they cheerfully agreed it was a steaming pile. I mentioned that I noticed they showed Chief Brody's wife having a flashback about an event for which she wasn't even present, and Roger said he caught that, too. He even mentioned it in his review on the show. As an addicted movie fan for my entire life, those few moments with Roger and Gene were definitely an unforgettable highlight. I wish Roger nothing but the best.
July 22, 2008, 12:08 p.m. CST
by wash
Even when his tastes is suspect (Tomb Raider - REALLY???) his knowledge of film history is second to none, and he always can add a fresh perspective on a well made film. The other day I finally got around to watching "Match Point" (Woody Allen's best pic in years, I was very happy to discover) and right after I finished watching it I went to check out what Ebert had thought about it. Some of his observations were similar to mine, but his perspective was informed by a much more vast knowledge of film and litertature, which added even more to my appreciation of the movie.
July 22, 2008, 12:52 p.m. CST
by emeraldboy
They did. after gallo found out that Ebert had Cancer. Throat Cancer. which Gallo said he hoped Ebert should die of....
July 22, 2008, 1:51 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
And has been for awhile. You know how Carlin used to be on point and sharp as a tack? In the waning years though, he was just a crabby old guy who just mouthed off. <p>I mean NO disrespect to Mr. Ebert because he is full of life and is as active as a reviewer as he ever has been, but lately he has kind of had a "fuck it" attitude. Especially since 9/11. I think that explains reviews like The Happening, which I think he enjoyed solely on the basis of it's message (be nice to the environment) and its slow pacing, which allows us all to think about how mean we are. I think he has taken on a broader view of life in general in his waning years, and that's clearly effecting his reviews.
July 22, 2008, 2:46 p.m. CST
by kwisatzhaderach
That is all
July 22, 2008, 3:22 p.m. CST
by ericinwisconsin
Kyle Massey & Dylan and/or Cole Sprouse. The show will be accompanied by a laugh track and actually include skits of Lucy & Ethyl... uh, I mean Kyle & Dylan and/or Cole.<br><br> When Kyle gets amnesia just before it's time to review "Watchmen" hilarity ensues.
July 22, 2008, 3:27 p.m. CST
by SubliminalJones
The hellspawn of asshat Jeffrey Lyons. They should just name the series "Snooty Faux Intellectual Douchebag-The Next Generation" if that's the case.
July 22, 2008, 5:22 p.m. CST
by Stalkeye
I grew up watching eberts movie reviews since sneak previews when I was a kid (early 80's)and currently at the movies although he hasnt appeared on the show for years due to his throat cancer.<p>I hope to see him back where he belongs, in the red theather seat.Thumbs Up!!
July 22, 2008, 5:55 p.m. CST
by CherryValance
but I like reading his reviews better anyway. If they're choosing between those two, Michael Philips gives Roeper a harder time so they should stick with him. They had another fill in co-host that I liked better than the three of them but I don't remember his name.
July 22, 2008, 8:24 p.m. CST
by REDD
with Siskel and Ebert. I hope they put them all on DVD one day.
July 22, 2008, 9:51 p.m. CST
by Cotton McKnight
Harry screwed this news up by failing to mention that Roeper is gone too. Whatever Disney has planned for the show, it's not going to involve either one of them.
July 22, 2008, 10:23 p.m. CST
by nolan bautista
..sadly neither do you..(you only think you do)..bunghole
July 22, 2008, 10:27 p.m. CST
by nolan bautista
July 22, 2008, 10:46 p.m. CST
by TheBigLebowsky
that he reviews a movie on the basis of what it's aiming for: If a movie is a stupid comedy, did it reach it's goal of making you laugh? If it did, he will review it favorably. He often speaks of a movie working or not. He doesn't compare them to Citizen Kane! He reviews them on their own merit!
July 22, 2008, 11:02 p.m. CST
by ColloquiallyBorn
THanks Ebert, thanks Siskel, and even thanks to Roeper who filled in very well after the passing of Siskel. Wasn't easy at first, but he still managed to pull it off. Thanks for the years, no one will ever be able to replace you three for the work and effort you did. Will I still be watching, I don't know... As of now I think Disney is not playing very well with a formula that was great and that was approved by none other than Ebert, and Siskel's widow. For now, I will turn to another channel and see if history can repeat itself.
July 23, 2008, 2:13 a.m. CST
by Prossor
holy shit that sounds awful, just awful that want to turn it into those run-of-the-mill entertainment/gossip shows. the whole point ilke said in that statement is the simplicity of two dudes in the theater chatting about movies, thats the brilliance of it!
July 23, 2008, 3:26 a.m. CST
by Playkins
I rescind my previous post saying that I thought Ebert was like an argumentative neighbor. I clearly forgot what he was arguing about.
July 23, 2008, 10:17 a.m. CST
by sapno_krei
Ebert is not ashamed to admit when he likes something everyone else seems to hate. If a dumb movie makes him laugh, he doesn't deny it. That's what I've always liked about him. Early buzz doesn't seem to color his own opinion.
July 23, 2008, 10:12 p.m. CST
by i kick tits
His mother isn't an art form
July 24, 2008, 1:34 a.m. CST
by Wonko
Surely, we can't go *hating* people for one little opinion, can we? I agree, video games are an art form, but still. Can't hate him just for that. However, I award you extra points for "his mother isn't an art form". Thouroughly amusing, my friend.
July 24, 2008, 3:21 p.m. CST
by kirttrik
I'm mean, isn't that how these things go. He became physically deformed, lost his show, and now wants revenge against the selfish corporate titans that have ruined his fragile dreams. I think he should choose the name THE CRITIC, and kill people in his blood soaked balcony of calamity. What do you think?
July 28, 2008, 11:45 p.m. CST
by Red Dawn Don
Anyone remember when they left and Jeffrey Lyons and Neal Gabler took over on PBS? Later JL and NG devoted the WHOLE show to what was NEW at the HOT NEW FRONTIER of VHS video stores for rental. As far as Roger Ebert goes, he is a mixed-bag. Ebert HATED the movie FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Gene Siskel did not like BLADE RUNNER. Fuuny too, Siskel always insulted Ebert on talk shows. Ebert got the last laugh as Siskel went to his dirt nap first. I saw HARRY KNOWLES for the first time as a guest critic on Ebert's show. Finally, critic JOYCE KULHAWIK may have an annoying voice but she was/is a MAJOR MILF. I vote her thumbs up and my other body parts UP, UP, UP. Google her image to see for yourself.


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Labour MP Lisa Nandy is correct to point out that Nick Clegg has reneged on his promise to end child detention.
Rushing to his leader's defence, Tom Brake responded to Nandy's article on these pages with the staggering claim:
"The Liberal Democrats are proud of the central role we have played in delivering the coalition government's commitment to end pre-departure child detention and we have delivered big time."
Staggering because although the number of children detained by the UK Border Agency in designated immigration removal centres has declined, the number of children held at ports and airports (as a recent Children's Society report revealed) remains shockingly high.
What Brake refers to as 'Cedar House' (the centre is officially referred to as 'Cedars Pre-Departure Accommodation') has the capacity to detain more than 4,000 family members a year for up to seven days and there is no obstacle to the UKBA re-arresting and detaining families at will.
The coalition government's so-called 'Independent Family Returns Panel' (whose entire membership is appointed by the Home Office and whose officials sit on it) acts as a clearing house for 'noncompliant families' who have been identified as requiring arrest and detention prior to removal.
Brake lauds the presence of children's charity Barnardo's, which has secured the contract to run welfare services at 'Cedars', but neglects to point out the contractor in charge of actually running the converted former special needs school is G4S – a company is under investigation for corporate manslaughter following the tragic death of Jimmy Mubenga in the custody of its escort staff in October of last year.
He also fails to mention Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre will continue to detain ex-offender parents and their children, 'border turn around' cases and families deemed too disruptive for Pease Pottage.
Brake is quite wrong to claim 'Cedars' is "significantly different to a detention centre". As Damian Green admitted in a parliamentary reply to Lisa Nandy on October 12th, 'Cedars' will be subject to inspections by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons and will have its own Independent Monitoring Board.
'Cedars' may have been expensively refurbished to give it a 'homely feel'. Its less homely features include a 2.5m security fence, floodlit grounds bristling with CCTV cameras, and the accommodation boasts locked 'anti-suicide cupboards'. Detainees cannot come and go as they please, they must apply for permission to leave the facility and be escorted by security guards at all times.
Before taking the credit for ending child detention, Tom Brake needs to explain when it can ever be in the best interests of children to lock them up – as his government is still doing.
And Lisa Nandy, while rightly pursuing the coalition for failing to honour its pledge on ending child detention, should be pressing Ed Miliband to apologise for the thousands of vulnerable children the previous Labour government subjected to significant harm, and pushing the shadow home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, to commit a future Labour government to never putting a single child through such abuse again.
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• Lib Dems: We *are* delivering on our End Child Detention pledge – Tom Brake MP, November 18th 2011
• Nick Clegg dodges, again, the question of what he's doing to end child detention – Lisa Nandy MP, November 15th 2011
• When will the coalition deliver on its pledge to end child detention? – Daniel Elton, September 8th 2011
• Campaigners fear child detention coalition back track – Daniel Elton, January 2nd 2011
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Detroit, MI (PRWEB) December 24, 2008
Alternatives For Girls (AFG) reports that 100% of the girls and women in the sex industry who access AFG's exiting services are victims of violence. Recently the world acknowledged the "International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers", but every day of the year, AFG works to support women as they stand up against relationship and street violence.
Comments from participants:
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"I have been raped so many times; I don't even want to tell you."
"I was told I didn't matter because I was a prostitute."
"Thank you. You (AFG) are all I have."
Alternatives For Girls provides outreach throughout the City of Detroit to girls and women of all ages, helping women take steps toward more positive choices in their lives. At different times of the day and most days of the week, AFG staff and volunteers travel through major thoroughfares of Detroit. Workers talk with women on the street; pass out hygiene kits, food, hats, mittens, blankets, referral cards, and both education and information on HIV/AIDS, safety, and violence prevention.
December 24, 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the very first outreach shift. To celebrate this anniversary and to highlight the violence and oppression that girls and women endure, AFG will conduct 20 consecutive hours of street outreach, ending with a celebratory luncheon at AFG (903 West Grand Blvd., Detroit) at noon on December 24.
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Going Where No one Goes; Doing What No One Else Does; Caring When No One Else Cares.
The Prostitution Round Table's "New Voices Initiative" sponsored by the Nokomis Foundation, claimed that AFG's work with girls and women involved in prostitution "inspired" their efforts. For young women engaged in prostitution AFG's exiting sex work program remains a referral through the Wayne Country Drug Court. In addition, the Genesee County Prosecutor's office has sent four women to AFG's exiting sex work program in Detroit.
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In 2007-2008, AFG's Outreach program:
- Completed 488 hours of street outreach resulting in 2,100 contacts
- Saw 177 individuals who reported being under the age of 25 (many give false information for fear of police or duress of pimps)
- Distributed nearly 25,000 resources and/ or referrals to AFG and other community agencies
- Utilized 882.5 volunteer hours (community members who give their time to support these girls and women) and collaborated with 33 community organizations (partners who provide additional support)
About Alternatives For Girls:
AFG's street outreach program began in 1988 as a southwest Detroit-neighborhood response to the growing numbers of girls and women involved in street level prostitution. As one of the only programs in Michigan that specifically targets and works with this specific population, the program has continued with private funding (from McGregor Fund, Skillman Foundation, and MAC AIDS Fund) and now has money from the State of Michigan Department of Community Health HIV/ AIDS Prevention and Intervention Services.
In addition, AFG's services also include the Shelter/Transition to Independent Living Program, which provides homeless young women, ages 15 to 21, a safe, stable place to go in emergency situations and AFG's Community-Based Prevention Program serves southwest Detroit girls at great risk of dropping out of school, abusing drugs and alcohol, becoming pregnant at an early age, engaging in gang activities, and/or becoming involved in an abusive relationship.
For more information, contact Amy Good or Deena Policicchio at 313-361-4000. For information on volunteering or contributions, visit http://www.alternativesforgirls.org. Contributions can also be sent to Alternatives For Girls, 903 West Grand Blvd., Detroit 48208.


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I was trying to make the small lap joint box that is in the "Getting started" section at FWW's website when I got to cutting the rabbets and I was a bit perplexed. It was a stopped rabbet, to I couldn't just cut it with my saw, the pieces were too small to be comfortable cutting it on my circular saw, and I didn't think the router would be a good idea. To make a long story short I installed some guiding onto the piece, set the router on it and managed to completely destroy the box. So I then began my exploration into router tables!
I'm using the plan from FWW #169, "Mark Mclaughlin, A Versatile Router Table" linky. (subscription required)
In the future I plan on adding the miter tracking, horizontal support, pin support, safety cover and other features he has built into it. Also in the works is enclosing the base better, and hopefully making it look as nice as everyone elses I see here. Everything is MDF or Doug Fir 2X4's. All fasteners are GRK. Totally awesome screws when compared to general construction screws. I have ordered a router insert plate, but until it arrives the router is mounted with cap screws to the table itself. The only problem I've run into is the height adjustment tool that passes through the table contacts the fence and as it stands I can't spin the router 90 degrees, I may just get a dowel rod to pass through there. Not sure yet.
The router is a Triton 2 1/4 HP. My first router and I am very glad I spent the extra money. It came with all sorts of cool accessories.
I drew it up in sketchup to make sure everything fit as needed…
Thanks to everyone who posted pics of the router tables they built. It has given me alot of ideas, and a standard of workmanship to strive for.
-- Casey, Engineer, Escanaba, MI
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#1 posted 01-13-2008 06:52 PM
Nice little setup.
Be prepared to change the top after you have used a while. Melamine is not the best wearing
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#2 posted 01-13-2008 07:12 PM
Thanks Gary! I'll try and get a formica sheet on there before I put in the Rousseau, save me some shimming later.
-- Casey, Engineer, Escanaba, MI
#3 posted 01-13-2008 09:45 PM
Very simple and very nice. Makes it fun to be in the shop. Nice.
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#4 posted 01-13-2008 09:58 PM
This should help you up the precision of your routing.
#5 posted 01-13-2008 10:21 PM
Casey, that Triton is a sweet little router. I have had my eye on that baby for a while. Be sure and blog a bit about it when you get your Rousseau plate and orient the router to allow the winder to work.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
#6 posted 01-13-2008 10:21 PM
Looks good Casey. Something I still have to work on building for my shop.
-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."- PortablePastimes.com (Purveyors of Portable Fun and Fidgets)
#7 posted 01-13-2008 11:16 PM
The first power tool I owned was a router. After many years I purchased a Router table and love it. You will be suprized at the things you can do with just a router table and some hand tools. It got me started and still learning. Nice project. Thanks for sharing it.
-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.
#8 posted 01-13-2008 11:47 PM
Nice job Casey. The only safety issye I might raise is you could possibly add some side supports if the table proves top heavy, that is unless you have anchored it to the floor.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
#9 posted 01-13-2008 11:55 PM
Nice clean functional design. I like it!
-- "Everything that is great and inspiring is created by the individual who labors in freedom" -- Albert Einstein
#10 posted 01-14-2008 01:09 AM
Nothing more useful in the shop, yours looks like a winner. mike.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
#11 posted 01-14-2008 09:39 AM
Looks like it'll work well for a simple design. Well done. This was similar to my first router table. (Nice Triton, by the way.)
-- Happy woodworking!
#12 posted 01-14-2008 12:10 PM
Simple and clever.
-- Jiri
#13 posted 12-18-2009 05:24 PM
Nice looking router table.
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Saturday, July 09, 2011
Malaysia - March 2011
Our trip to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Hiked up the side of a Mt Kinabalu (4km tall) over 20 hours over two days (left for the summit at 2am on the 2nd day). Picture a steep rocky staircase that just keeps going and going for 8.5 km. We were walking funny for the next two weeks. Oh and it was mostly through a rain forest so it was pouring rain for most of the time.
Also, saw great marine life on our dives and had lunch on an island (saw Nemo and Dad). Great street food at the night market across from our hotel (le Meridien) in downtown Kota Kinabalu. Food bloggers (amazing to find them even in KK) led us to the best local hainanese chicken rice and seafood.
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Monday, July 04, 2011
Denver - January 2011
Catching up on posting these old photos. Was busy last semester with job market and teaching, so finally getting a chance to catch up. Not much to say about the Denver photos. Nice that R- got to join me for a day or two after the interviews. Surprisingly good local gins, great local contempo food (fruition), even the Rocky Mountain Oysters at buckhorn exchange. The hotel gin martinis with local gin were appreciated, but the french one (g-vine) was most memorable. R-'s first time skiing in many many years, and did amazingly well. Did a lot of research on local ski places, Loveland was a great nearby place, good if you're experienced, short lines, but ancient lifts which run slow but pickup fast. Keystone was more beginner friendly, had a nice learners area, without the craziness of the big names, and high speed detachable lifts and gondolas. Oh, and unfortunately, the post-9/11 terrorism museum that couldn't figure out what its acronym (CELL) stood for wasn't open, but the whole concept fascinated me. Esp that it would be in Denver of all places. I like weird museum concepts, like the po-mo food museum and the anthropology museum in geneva, or the news museum in DC. New math museum in nyc sounds exciting.
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Saturday, July 02, 2011
Aruba - June 2011
Not nearly as crazy dense as Bermuda (about twice the size of Manhattan or 1.5 the size of Disney World (thank you Wolfram Alpha) with only 100,000 people. Mostly full island but didn't feel densely populated at all. I liked the colorful but subdued tropical style of the houses, each island seems to have its own palette (less precious than Bermuda).
Most surprising fact was that most of the supermarkets were quite large and all had Chinese names.
We weren't able to pinpoint just when that happened. Diving was some of the best we've been.
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text: A clogged gutter led Al Novstrup to the rooftop of a building he owns at 220 S. Main St. in downtown Aberdeen. But pigeon droppings kept him there. "It was amazing," Novstrup said. "There were pickup loads of pigeon manure up there. I went up there because I thought the gutter was plugged with a nest or two. It was plugged with pigeon manure." Novstrup spent 12 hours power washing the roof, which had collected 3 inches of feces in a 50-by-10-foot space. He then had to call in the city to come by and collect the mess, which had collected in the alley. "I knew there were a lot of pigeons up there, but I had no idea just how bad it was," Novstrup said. "I didn't believe a bird that small can do that much damage." And it's likely others don't know the problems pigeons can - and have caused - either, said Margot Gillette of the Aberdeen Downtown Association. "When they're on your roof, you can't see the damage they're doing," she said. "We know they swoop at our heads, but we don't know what they're doing on the roofs." Plan in place: That could be about to change. While pigeons have long been a concern of officials, business and property owners and visitors to downtown Aberdeen, there's now a plan in place to deal with the problem. In the past - and even as recent as a month ago - the city and the downtown association used trapping to control the pigeon population. John Weaver, animal control officer for the city of Aberdeen, said the most recent trapping resulted in 500 pigeons being captured. But the problems still persist, Gillette said. "The pigeons are the most frequent complaint we hear about," she said. "There's so many of them that trapping just isn't working anymore." And a few property owners in downtown Aberdeen have to replace their roofs, partly because of the build-up of pigeon feces. A committee of about seven to eight people, Gillette and Novstrup included, spent four months exploring the problem and discussing possible solutions. What they came up with was a two-step plan - educating property owners on what they can do to help maintain the pigeon population and reduce roosting places and building coops for the birds and going in and culling, or gathering, their eggs. "We studied this for a long time," Gillette said. "This is the program we think is most likely to succeed. ... What we're really trying to do is educate to produce awareness and create action. This isn't just a downtown problem. It's a citywide problem." Paying for the program: A $3,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation should pay for the education part, which will be used to hire a specialist to come in, look at the roofs and tell property owners what they can do to fix the problems. The Downtown Association applied for the grant in partnership with United Way of Northeastern South Dakota, Gillette said. The other costs, which are estimated at about $9,800 to pay for the expenses that come from building coops and culling eggs, could end up coming from the city, Gillette said. Or at least that's the hope. "It's not in the budget right now, but that's not to say that it won't be," Aberdeen Mayor Mike Levsen said. "I expect it to come up before the final budget is done." The public hearing and the first reading of the 2008 budget will be Aug. 27. Some have doubts: Still, there is some skepticism from the mayor. "I am unconvinced that anything that doesn't deal with the food supply will have any kind of significance on the pigeon population," he said. "... I'm not saying we shouldn't try, but nobody should expect an answer from it." Even Gillette acknowledged that a difference might not be seen immediately. "The goal isn't to eliminate the pigeon population," she said. "We just want to get control of it. It's a long-term plan." Weaver said when the trapper came to Aberdeen about a month ago, he estimated that there were still 400 to 500 pigeons he could see still flying around when he left. "Anything that will help get the pigeon population under control I'm all for," he said. So is Novstrup, who was admittedly skeptical at first. "Almost every city has got a pigeon problem and nobody has found a perfect solution, yet," he said. "But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try." If the plan is going to succeed, it's going to take a joint effort by the Downtown Association, the city and the property owners, Gillette said. "It's can't be done without the city's support, and it can't be done without the support of the property owners," she said. "... The education of the downtown property owners is a big part of this. We want to help them understand how they can be a part of a citywide program to reduce the pigeon population. Building maintenance is an essential part of what we're trying to do."


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Plenty of Pete! Pete The Cat--5-Minute Pete the Cat Stories by James Dean
If one Pete the Cat story is good, plenty is better. The more the merrier!
And there are twelve adventures of Pete the Cat and company in James Dean's just published Pete the Cat: 5-Minute Pete the Cat Stories: Includes 12 Groovy Stories! (HarperCollins, 2017), a collection of quick-reading tales of that other famed storybook cat, the groovy cat in the headband.
Author-illustrator James Dean's bright and simple faux naif illustrations transfer well to the large-page format of this book, which lies open easily on a lap for reading by parent or beginning reader.
These stories include some favorite and familiar ones from Dean's earlier I-Can-Read books--such as "Scuba Cat," "Pete The Cat at the Beach," and "Valentine's Day Is Cool"--perfect for emergent and beginning independent readers and for quicky reads for bedtime. Pete The Cat's motto is an upbeat look at life, "It's all GOOD!" And this one is a good choice for home libraries as well as for school and public libraries.
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The special Apple event held on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater unveiled iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, as well as the updated Apple Watch Series 3 and the Apple TV 4K. The excitement was in the air months back and there were a lot of rumours before the official announcement. Some proved to be true, others did not. Here's what the new devices will bring, and when!
The iPhone X: Say Hello to the Future
This new Apple smartphone is available for pre-order from October 27 and available for shipping on November 3. Facial recognition and an all-screen design with no physical home button are the highlights of this handset. The manufacturer's vision was to create a device so intelligent that it responds not only to your voice or your tap but even at a glance. Their dream of creating an immersive device has become a reality.
It has a 5.8-inch Super Retina display, the first OLED iPhone screen with stunning colours and an impressive 1,000,000 to 1 contrast ration. Wireless charging was introduced, together with water and dust resistance and an all-new iPhone X design with durable glass, front and back.
The Face ID secure authentication is a new way not only to unlock your device, but also to use bank apps and pay. You can check out at a glance with Apple Pay. The TrueDepth camera brings precise and deep facial mapping.
The 12MP dual primary cameras simplify the art of photography with fast lenses and optical image stabilization and zoom, while the 7MP front camera allows you to take beautiful portrait mode selfies with lightning effects of studio-quality. The camera even analyzes muscle movements and turns your expressions in Animoji (panda, pig, robot etc.).
The A11 Bionic neural engine can perform up to 600 billion operations in a second. Powerful and smart, as is the groundbreaking iOS 11! Besides improved performance, the power-efficiency has also been upgraded, so the new battery design allows it to last 2 hours longer compared to the iPhone 7. And you can charge it wirelessly on mats and charging stations.
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Shipping on September 22, these new Apple models boast incredible specs. Pristine glass design. Even better camera. The most powerful smartphone chip ever. Easy wireless charging. AR experiences beyond imagination. This is what the new iPhone 8 generation brings.
Formed from glass, in silver, gold and space-grey finishes, two sizes are available, the new 5.5-inch and 4.7-inch Retina HD displays with true-tone technology for better viewing technology and superb colour accuracy.
The flagship features an advanced 12MP dual back camera and a 7MP front camera that are the world's most popular cameras, now even better, for sharp and natural pictures and videos.
The model introduces the A11 Bionic chip with two performance cores up to 25% faster than the A10, and with four efficiency cores, up to 70% faster. It powers amazing AR apps and games that will make you see the world with different eyes.
The power efficiency is outstanding thanks to the updated performance controller that delivers great battery life and provides extra power. No cables are required for charging this device, so this is the true future of wireless.
All this is supported by the most intuitive and secure mobile operating system, the iOS11, designed to make more out of an iPhone. If you want to keep it safe or make better use out of it explore our range of iPhone 8 accessories or browse MyTrendyPhone's offer of iPhone 8 Plus mobile accessories. Shop by category and get the much-needed add-ons for your flagship today!
Apple Watch Series 3 and the Apple TV 4K Ship on September 22
The new watch gives you great freedom to stay connected when your phone is away. Answer calls from wherever you are. Siri can send a message for you if you just ask. Or you can play favourite music when on the go. All that while leaving your phone behind and just wearing your watch.
The announced Apple TV brings the era of 4K HDR to life. Watch shows and movies in amazing quality. Enjoy fantastic apps that offer great content or simply stream live news and sports.
So to wrap it up, September 12 was a big day for the company and a great way to mark the 10th anniversary. This was a first-ever event held in the Steve Jobs Theater, and amazing devices have been launched, proving why Apple is one of the true industry forerunners.


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Spotted this on a shelf at the grocery. They were compressed side by side and so I saw only part of the packaging until I got curious and reached for one. Wonders if marketers of this product intentionally named it this way. The "er" makes a whole difference.
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Usually I don't test beauty stuff. Although I really like make-up and new face products, Fashion Attacks is just more about fashion. But today I made a exception, cause this mask is so much fun! That sounds weird, but come on. It's black and you have to peel it off! I was so excited about it.
Since I know about black spots, I want them to disappear. And that's also something that this face mask from Maybeauty is telling. They send a few masks to me, so sweet, so let's try!
It's a really easy mask, but you still need to take your time. You have to apply it on your face and have to wait for 30-45 minutes till it's dry. Super easy! Then you only have to peel it off, thought that it would be fun. But it still hurts when you have a little bit of fluff hair on you face.
The end result of the mask: my face feels super clean, the only thing is that parts of my face are still for a few hours red. There is still make-up, but when you have a mask like this one you want to keep your face clean. At least, that's what I want :)
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Released on the Scepter label, the song would enter the Billboard music charts on November 21 at No. 87. Originally titled simply "Tomorrow," it would be the first number one hit for songwriters Gerry Goffin and Carole King (in January 1961) and the first number one hit by a "girl group" (the Shirelles).
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By: Anonymous #1
HS120, Summer 1 2009
I visited Ben's Chili Bowl on the evening of June 12, 2009. The restaurant is an institution on DC's U Street corridor, one of the city's centers of African-American culture. Although I have lived in the Washington area my whole life, I had never before set foot in this landmark, so I decided to check it out. Given my background in business, I also thought it would be interesting to learn more about this remarkably successful African-American family-owned business.
Ben's was founded in the Summer of 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, a newly married couple. Ben was a Trinidadian Muslim immigrant and Virginia was an African-American from Virginia. Interracial marriage was illegal at the time, and they had attempted to marry several times before finally being able to do so. Shortly following their marriage, they used a $5,000 loan to renovate the former Minnehaha Theater building at 1213 U Street, in the heart of the city's black Shaw neighborhood. Incidentally, the Minnehaha was one of the first silent movie theaters in DC to cater to black audiences. Ben's opened in August of that year, serving simple comfort food, including its now-famous chili and half-smokes.
During the 1950s, U Street was the center of African-American life and culture in the nation's capital. Known as the "Black Broadway," U Street was home to black artists and musicians, and its jazz clubs were frequented by Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Cab Calloway. But it was more than just an entertainment district -- U Street was home to black professionals, businesses, restaurants, and shops. Ben's quickly established itself as the meeting place for the neighborhood locals, and also was a popular eatery and hang out spot for jazz legends, black celebrities, and leaders in the civil rights movement, including Stokely Carmichael and Martin Luther King, Jr.
On April 4, 1968, when Ben's was just a decade old, Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in Memphis. The aftermath of this horrific event escalated into violence and rioting in African-American neighborhoods in several U.S. cities, including U Street in Washington, DC. Entire blocks of U Street were destroyed by looting and fire, buildings were reduced to smoldering rubble, and business came to a halt. All except Ben's (or "The Bowl" as it had become known), which remained open, thanks to a permit obtained by Stokely Carmichael, the head of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which was headquartered across the street from Ben's. The permit allowed Ben's to remain open to provide sustenance to activists, law enforcement officials, firefighters and first responders. It took the neighborhood more than a decade to recover, and the neighborhood declined into a period of rampant street crime and drug peddling.
During the 1980s, the community seemed to be on the verge of renewal. A new community center was built, businesses were on the rise, and Bill Cosby (who had once courted his future wife during dates at Ben's) visited The Bowl and drew national attention to the landmark. In 1987, another challenge to Ben's survival came during construction of Metro's Green Line and the U Street station, which was built directly across the street from Ben's. Although the construction caused other businesses to close, disrupted traffic, and essentially turned the street into a giant construction pit, Ben's stayed open with two employees working to satisfy hungry construction workers, and of course, the regulars.
Today, Ben's is nationally renowned for its home-cooked flavor and its original décor, which is basically unchanged since it first opened. Ben and Virginia, who have since retired, probably never would have imagined that their little chili dog restaurant would have garnered so much national and even international attention. The country's first black president paid homage to the eatery just 10 days after his inauguration when he visited with the city's African-American Mayor, Adrian Fenty. Although Ben's is still considered an institution of "black" Washington, people of all races can be found eating there today, as is visible in the photograph.
In conclusion, it is virtually impossible to recount the history of Washington, DC's African-American residents without discussing Ben's Chili Bowl – both are inextricably linked. What began as a "mom and pop" kind of hot dog stand became an important community gathering place for black professionals, entertainers, and civic leaders. It survived the 1968 riots, the decline of U Street into drugs and violence in the 1970s, the construction of the Green Line metro in the late 1980s, and various economic challenges. Ben's truly has stood the test of time, and will continue to provide a gathering place for blacks – and others – for generations to come.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Ben's Chili Bowl
Labels: Ben's Chili Bowl, Black-owned businesses, Blog Post #2, HS 129, Immigration, Minnehaha Theater, MLK, Restaurants, Shaw neighborhood, Summer 1 2009, U St Corridor, Washington D.C.
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Saudade (Part Two)
What is saudade, you asked me again?
It's just like nostalgia, but bitter.
Like your highschool days, oh you loathed them back then.
But now you looked upon with bitter envy.
And do you remember your childhood?
With every hope and dream your heart can muster?
Where did that naivety gone.
Or that kiss you shared, in that sunny autumn.
When the world is yours, and love conquers all.
Saudade is sweet and sorrow.
When it had gone, and you can only remember.
This post signify my return to writing. I'll write everyday, though not post everyday.


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08:05AM, Sunday 24 August 2014
Littlewick Show is expected to draw thousands of people to Braywick Showground in Ascot Road, Maidenhead tomorrow.
The annual August bank holiday event features exhibitions, live music, crafts and a children's funfair to name just a few of the attractions.
Organisers hope to make this year's the biggest yet and attract anywhere from 10-12,000 people.
"Littlewick Show is a family day out, with something for everybody, whether young or young at heart," said Valerie Bosley of the Littlewick Green Show Society, which organises the event.
The show has been held annually since 1934, only pausing during the Second World War.
It is designed to bring the community together and help raise money for charities, which set up stalls around the grounds.
It is sponsored by the Louis Baylis (Maidenhead Advertiser) Charitable Trust and the Shanly Foundation.
Entertainment is set to include a dog show, a horse show, ferret racing, Basil and Crew mobile farm, Waltham St Lawrence Silver Band and Maidenhead Concert Band.
Prizes are up for grabs across hundreds of show competitions including horticulture, art, equestrian events, classic cars - with vehicles dating back to the early 1900s – and children's categories.
Scores of entrants are expected for many of the contests, but Valerie appealed for more people to put forward their floral art creations.
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Business Management Major, Operational Excellence Minor
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Business Management Major, Operational Excellence, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Minors
SVC Class of 2018
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Communication Major
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Engineering Science and Biology Major and Mathematics Minor
SVC Class of 2018
"From the rigorous classes that teach me lifelong learning skills, caring faculty members who are always willing to help and kind staff members who greet me with a smile, to the numerous friendships that will last a lifetime, Saint Vincent has become my second home. Everyone is always willing to assist you and they want to see you succeed. Coming to Saint Vincent was one of the best decisions I made."
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International Business Major, Operational Excellence Minor
SVC Class of 2020
"Saint Vincent College has helped me grow as a person spiritually and professionally. It has given me the chance to grow closer to God through opportunities such as retreats, praise and worship nights, and fellowship within the community. Saint Vincent has excellent professors who are willing to help in and outside of the classroom, providing guidance and advice. My advisor has recommended me for the SAP Business One program that is a special Saint Vincent-only opportunity, and through the study abroad process, I will be studying in Rome, Berlin and London. Saint Vincent has and will provide me with incredible opportunities and experiences that will leave me well-prepared for a successful future."
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Biochemistry Major
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"Saint Vincent has given me the opportunity to succeed both in the classroom and through the exemplary career services made available. Coming to Saint Vincent helped me realize my potential and has pushed me to achieve."
Greensburg Central Catholic High School, 2015
Marketing Major
SVC Class of 2019
"Between working in the Admission office and prefecting, I have grown immensely as a person. Being a prefect has pushed me and has also put me out of my comfort zone, but it has taught me that I am capable of handling much more than I ever thought I could. Saint Vincent was a natural choice for me as the environment is warm and welcoming. I can say that Saint Vincent has become my second home."
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3/2 engineering Major
SVC Class of 2018
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Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg, 2014
Management Major
SVC Class of 2018
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Biochemistry Major
SVC Class of 2019
"Attending Saint Vincent College has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life because not only does it have excellent education standards, it also provides opportunities for students to learn outside of the usual classroom setting. The entire campus exudes a welcoming atmosphere, and people with varying interests and views find ways to get along. They cooperate in order to make their organization, as well as each other, better. That's why I love SVC. Here, it's not about becoming a great student, it's about becoming a great person."
Norwin High School, 2016
Biology Major
SVC Class of 2020
"Saint Vincent's community is well-rounded to help assess any situation a student may have. The staff helped me through situations that helped me grow as an individual and a student."
Greensburg Central Catholic High School, 2014
Finance Major, Operational Excellence Minor
SVC Class of 2018
"Saint Vincent has provided invaluable experiences to prepare me for my career. From the department heads to the Career Center, the college is filled with individuals willing to help you succeed in the professional world. The education and support received here at Saint Vincent College has no doubt prepared me for the next steps in my life."
Norwin High School, 2016
Mathematics Major
SVC Class of 2020
"Saint Vincent has helped me discover my strengths and weaknesses in all aspects of life, while also becoming a more self-sufficient person."
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International Business Major, Marketing and German Minors
SVC Class of 2019
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Environmental Science Major
SVC Class of 2018
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I want to hold her hand this evening, and if possible, kiss her.
Is it too assertive if i straight up reach out for her hand? I dont mean grabbing it completley, but reaching out so that she may reach out and grab it if she wishes.
I wanted to do this as we entered the formal.
I dont know if that would put too much pressure on her.
Most Helpful Girl
Hold out your hand, and see if she rests hers in your hand.
My sister did that and the guy twirled her.
twirled her?
After she rested her hand on his , he kind of held her hand and circled her or twriled her, like dancing.. except he was standing on the same spot, they weren't close, only she twriled once and he said she looked really nice in her dress.
Most Helpful Guy
You are at least 25 and getting worked up over hand holding? What the hell did you do on your first two dates?
Talked to her like a human
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Without any physical contact? It is a hand, not her crotch.
Ah, fair enough. I did not mean to be a dick about it so much as wondering about why you are so nervous about a relatively insignificant thing. Unless she is is the Dom in a dom/relationship most girls tend to like a guy with more confidence. Hold her hand put your hand on her waist or her lumbar area. Give her a hug when you first see her again and a kiss on the cheek if you are not ready to go for her lips. Just keep in mind that she has the right to say no to anything. Her body, her rules.


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Stampin' Up: Hello, Doily embossed in white on Pacific Point cardstock. Sentiment is Memorable Moments with the flower sprig from Tea Shoppe. Artisan Embellishments rose, flowers from large punch in current catalog in Daffodil, the smaller white inner petals are a Martha Stewart flower punch, Pumpkin Pie buttons for centers. These are on lollipop sticks standing in gift packing shreds. This is a case of a project from last year's SU catalog for Hello, Doily. I loved the colors together, they really pop. Box pattern is from the Stampin' Up website.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Birthday gift box
Posted by Joanne Travis at 8:47 AM
4 comments:
- nwilliams6 said...
Joanne, this is beautiful! Such a great creation - so well done! Hugz!
- February 18, 2013 at 6:08 PM
- Lisa Lara said...
Wow Joanne. Gorgeous flowers and doily. Guess what? You won my {EGG}cellent stamp set on my blog candy. Please email me firstname.lastname@example.com with you addy so I can send it to you. Whoo-Hoo. Cannot wait to see you use it in your gorgeous way! Mwah.
- February 19, 2013 at 3:25 AM
- C. M. Taylor said...
This is darling. Thanks for sharing. What great colors!
- February 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM
- Sparkly Engineer said...
So bright and beautiful. The flowers are so strong and vibrant and look lovely with the blue and that doily stamp is to die for. OK not to die but to lust after, a lot.
- February 20, 2013 at 4:56 AM
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