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Toronto International Film Festival 2009 - UPDATE #10
L'Affaire Farewell
Directed by Christian Carion
It's ultimately difficult to envision most viewers finding much within L'Affaire Farewell worth embracing, as the movie suffers from an impenetrable and thoroughly convoluted sensibility that effectively cements its status as a sporadically intriguing yet hopelessly uninvolving political thriller. Set in the early 1980s, the movie follows French engineer Pierre Froment (Guillaume Canet) as he becomes the contact person for a Russian spy (Emir Kusturica's Sergei Grigoriev) - with complications ensuing as more and more people become aware of Pierre and Sergei's surreptitious exploits (including Willem Dafoe's head of the CIA and Fred Ward's Ronald Reagan). It's clear almost instantly that scripter Eric Raynaud is concerned primarily with exploring the political ramifications of Pierre and Sergei's ongoing spy games, as there's never a point at which either character manages to become as fully fleshed-out as one might've hoped. There's little doubt, however, that even the non-political stuff falls disappointingly short, with the proliferation of almost eye-rollingly silly plot twists lending the proceedings the feel of a second-rate melodrama (ie Sergei's affair with a coworker is discovered by his son). It's a shame, really, given that the central characters' increasingly perilous situation should've resulted in a number of tense sequences, yet there's never a point at which the viewer is able to work up any real enthusiasm or concern for their respective fates. And while the novelty of Fred Ward as Ronald Reagan does carry the scant English-language interludes for a little while, it's worth noting that - like everything else within L'Affaire Farewell - even these moments ultimately lose their entertainment value. The inclusion of one or two genuinely suspenseful moments - ie a dialogue-free montage detailing the arrest of several spies (including one inexplicably played by Diane Kruger) - ensures that the film never quite becomes an all-out wash, yet the promise of the premise and the uniformly strong cast invariably force one to wonder what could have been.
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Written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson, Leaves of Grass casts Edward Norton as identical twins Bill and Brady - with the surprisingly violent storyline kicked into motion after drug dealer Brady comes up with a scheme that essentially requires him to be in two places at once (thus necessitating the unwitting involvement of his scholarly brother). There's little doubt that Leaves of Grass improves substantially as it progress, with the movie's relatively underwhelming opening half hour undoubtedly exacerbated by an almost egregiously deliberate pace and a pervasive emphasis on unappealing elements (with the latter essentially personified by Brady's impossibly shady personality and his equally sketchy cohorts). It's only as Bill and Brady are reunited that the film slowly but surely begins to grow on the viewer, as the chemistry between the two oddball characters becomes increasingly difficult to resist - with Norton's absolutely spellbinding work undoubtedly playing a significant role in the film's undeniable success. And while Nelson has assembled an impressive supporting cast that includes Susan Sarandon, Keri Russell, and Nelson himself, It's Richard Dreyfuss' all-too-short-lived appearance as a vicious drug lord that stands as Leaves of Grass' most compelling and flat-out entertaining attribute - as the actor's indelible work ensures that his presence is felt long after his character exits the proceedings. The amiable groove that the movie settles into following Bill's arrival in Brady's neck of the woods is almost enough to carry the film through to its relatively frenetic third act, although it's hard to deny that there does reach a point at which the whole thing starts to run out of steam. Still, Leaves of Grass is an intriguing and engaging piece of work that's worth checking out if only for Norton's phenomenal, Oscar-worthy turn as the film's diametrically opposed twins.
Unapologetically oddball from start to finish, The Good Heart casts Brian Cox as Jacques - an almost impossibly surly bartender who forges a tentative friendship with a meek homeless kid (Paul Dano's Lucas) after suffering his fifth coronary. Jacques, perhaps realizing that he doesn't have much time left, decides to pass on his years of misanthropic wisdom to Lucas by putting him to work in his bar, with the movie subsequently revolving around the two characters' plotless escapades (as well as that of the various regulars that seem to make Jacques' establishment their home away from home). Filmmaker Dagur Kári has infused The Good Heart with an almost distractingly grimy visual sensibility that initially threatens to render the movie's positive attributes moot, with the viewer's patience inevitably rewarded as the relationship between Jacques and Lucas becomes more and more compelling as the thin storyline unfolds. There's little doubt that Cox's absolutely spellbinding work plays a significant role in the film's mild success, as the actor steps into the shoes of his abrasive and downright mean-spirited character (ie he says things like, "we're not here to save people, we're here to destroy them") with a fearlessness that's nothing short of hypnotic. Kári's episodic screenplay eventually lends the proceedings the feel of a gritty sitcom (ie think Cheers without the jokes or accessible characters), with the stellar performances and gleefully idiosyncratic atmosphere ultimately cementing The Good Heart's place as a minor triumph.
The first effort from filmmakers Brian Koppelman and David Levien since 2001's Knockaround Guys, Solitary Man casts Michael Douglas as Ben - a once-successful car dealer who has become a shadow of his former self following a business scandal that has essentially left him broke. There's little doubt that Koppelman and Levien have created a low-key character study that's primarily held aloft by Douglas' expectedly ingratiating performance, with the relatively lighthearted nature of the movie's opening half hour effectively drawing the viewer into the proceedings - as it becomes virtually impossible to resist Ben's newfound mentor/protege relationship with an awkward college student (Jesse Eisenberg's Cheston). Douglas' charismatic work is matched by an impressively diverse supporting cast that includes Susan Sarandon, Danny DeVito, and Mary-Louise Parker, and it's clear that Solitary Man is generally at its best when focused on Ben's encounters with the various folks in his life. The movie's inevitable progression into darker, more somber territory isn't quite as abrupt as one might've feared, admittedly, yet it's hard to deny that the shift from comedy to drama slowly but surely drains the proceedings of its momentum (ie it's just not as compelling as it was at the outset). Still, Solitary Man lives up to its promise as a better-than-average showcase for Douglas' still extremely potent talent and it's worth noting that the film ultimately makes a fine companion piece to 2000's (undeniably superior) Wonder Boys.
Todd Solondz's first movie since 2004's underwhelming Palindromes, Life During Wartime boasts as idiosyncratic a sensibility as one as come to expect from the filmmaker and essentially functions as a direct sequel to 1998's Happiness - with the catch being that all the roles have been recast with new actors. It subsequently becomes clear almost immediately that one's familiarity with the storylines and character revelations within Happiness will greatly enhance one's appreciation of Life During Wartime, as Solondz rarely pauses to explain just who these people are and why they're doing what they're doing (ie Shirley Henderson's Joy, previously inhabited by Jane Adams, finds herself haunted by the ghost of Jon Lovitz's Andy, now played by Paul Reubens). There's little doubt, however, that the various performers effectively manage to put their own spin on these already-established figures, with the most obvious example of this undoubtedly Ciaran Hinds' fascinatingly somber take on the sex offender portrayed by Dylan Baker in Happiness - although it's hard to downplay the effectiveness of a supporting cast that includes Allison Janney, Charlotte Rampling, and Ally Sheedy. Of course, it's Life During Wartime's relentlessly off-color sensibilities that instantly establish it as a product of Solondz's gleefully deranged mind - with the continual emphasis on hilariously inappropriate bursts of dialogue generally compensating for the film's flaws (ie in discussing whether or not forgiveness should be extended to the 9/11 hijackers, a character remarks, "well, of course you can't forgive those terrorists - they're dead!") It's not until around the one-hour mark that the movie begins to demonstrably run out of steam, as the plotless atmosphere is slowly but surely hindered by an emphasis on repetitiveness (which, in turn, only highlights the unapologetically deliberate pace). The final result is an endeavor that will surely hold more appeal for Solondz fans than for neophytes, yet there's no denying the enjoyment that can be derived from seeing Life During Wartime with a large crowd (ie their collective shock at some of the film's more overtly shocking bits of dialogue would surely be worth the price of a ticket).
A vast improvement over filmmaker Gary Yates' last TIFF entry, 2004's Seven Times Lucky, High Life follows a quartet of thugs (Timothy Olyphant's Dick, Joe Anderson's Donnie, Rossif Sutherland's Billy, and Stephen Eric McIntyre's Bug) as they conspire to rob several ATM machines at a local bank - although, as expected, the foursome's clashing personalities ensure that the scheme doesn't quite go off as planned. Yates - working with cinematographer Michael Marshall - has infused High Life with a washed-out, downright grimy visual sensibility that admittedly does take some time to get used to, with the relatively stagnant nature of the opening half hour exacerbating the movie's less-than-enthralling atmosphere. There does reach a point, however, at which the viewer is slowly but surely drawn into the proceedings, as Yates superbly establishes the heist in both its planning stages and its execution - which, when coupled with the blistering pace and appreciatively short running time, proves effective at carrying the film right through to its thoroughly satisfying finale. The palpable chemistry between the four stars certainly goes a long way towards perpetuating the affable vibe, with Olyphant's surprisingly straight-forward turn as the group's ringleader an obvious highlight. And although the familiar subject matter ultimately lends the film an awfully slight sort of vibe, High Life nevertheless comes off as a fun, fast-moving caper flick that'll surely thrill fans of the genre.
Armed with an unabashedly over-the-top yet thoroughly entertaining performance from Nicolas Cage, The Bad Lieutenant - Port of Call: New Orleans effectively overcomes an almost egregiously convoluted storyline to establish itself as an engrossing, downright campy moviegoing experience. The film, which bears no connection to 1992's Bad Lieutenant, follows New Orleans homicide detective Terence McDonagh as he finds himself hooked on painkillers after suffering a crippling back injury, with the bulk of the proceedings subsequently detailing the doped-up cop's efforts at solving the murder of several African immigrants. There's really never a point at which William Finkelstein's screenplay is able to wholeheartedly draw the viewer into the mind-numbingly nonsensical storyline, yet - as becomes clear almost instantly - the film remains engaging from start to finish thanks entirely to Cage's go-for-broke work as the title figure. It's in McDonagh's interactions with the movie's supporting cast that The Bad Lieutenant - Port of Call: New Orleans excels, as the character's increasingly belligerent sensibilities ensure that he's generally either going off on drug-fueled tangents or saying things that are hilariously inappropriate (ie in terms of the latter, McDonagh harasses a couple of old ladies who may or may not have some information on a subject and eventually tells them, "you're the fucking reason this country is going down the drain!") The one-man-show atmosphere that ensues isn't remotely as problematic as one might've assumed, and it's worth noting that director Werner Herzog generally does a nice job of mirroring McDonagh's unhinged mental state by emphasizing progressively off-kilter visuals (ie McDonagh's imagined confrontation with a couple of lizards). The end result is a surprisingly compelling piece of work that'll undoubtedly (and deservedly) earn itself a cult following in the years to come, with Cage's consistently captivating performance effortlessly compensating for the movie's myriad of less-than-enthralling attributes.


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It was a herd of dresses this evening , as all your favorite small screen came together to deliver some golden statues . Let's see some of the looks of the night :
Kerry Washtington girls left in the dust with this fairytale Marchesa dress – directly from the 2014 runway . She is brilliant! Married life must treat your right!
Sofia Vergara got away with this red fishtail Vera Wang number .
Rocsi Diaz was perfect in this blue Michael Costello beauty. The style is perfect ! The lashes are not my favorite , though.
Claire Danes chose a flesh tone Armani Privé dress. The neckline is not as flattering as it could be , but that cropped coif is adorable!
The piece of Marios Schwab might not go down as one of the great successes of Aubrey Plaza, but she is forgiven.
Shaun Robinson was elegant and sexy in Nicole Miller . I love the dress , but the hair is not the best . You can not please everyone !
Ooowee ! Christina Hendricks is so sexy in this dress Christian Siriano !
I like Amy Poehler Basler dress ! The slicked back hairstyle was the perfect pairing for this look .
Mindy Kaling was quite charming in an edition of plum by the look of Georges Chakra. The color really flatters your skin tone !
You can not go wrong with DelPozo and Kiernan Shipka Mad Men definitely did well on this track, the jam Spanish label . I love DelPozo , so this is obviously perfectly for me ! ,
Not sure if I'm interested in possible Versace Heidi Klum, but when you're a … model, it is difficult to look terrible at all!
Maria Menounos looked lovely in Zac Posen dress with a Daniel Swarovski clutch (literally!) in the hand .
Tina Fey played a bit too safe. Obviously, it's basketball player wearing a Narciso Rodriguez extent , but I think I had to add some oomph to this.
I love Sarah Hyland vampy look in this lace CH Carolina Herrera dress! The Lorraine Schwartz jewels are a nice touch .
And there you have it ! Who was the favorite look ?

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A man released recently from jail after he was sentenced for burglarizing a taxi and taking off with an iPhone is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with a robbery last month.
The government's new case charges Andrew Peters also known as Luaao Andrew Fagota with robbery second degree, stealing, three counts of third degree assault, two counts of aiding a child to posses or consume alcohol, underage drinking, public peace disturbance and property damage third degree. The defendant made his initial appearance in the District Court last week.
Second degree robbery is a class B felony punishable from five to fifteen years in jail, the stealing, third degree assault charges, aiding a child charges are class A misdemeanors that is punishable up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000 or both while the PPD and Property damage count are both class B misdemeanors, punishable up to six months, a fine of $500 or both.
Police officer Iapani Tiumalu was assigned to investigate this case, says court filings.
According to the government's case, on Feb. 2, 2013, police received a call about young boys and girls drinking in a shack behind a store in Pago Pago. Police arrived at the scene and several juveniles took off on foot, while police was able to hold off a few of those who were in the drinking session.
Court filings say, police observed a case of beer near the entrance of the shack; they also saw opened beer bottles. Police questioned a 16-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy. It's alleged on the way to the Tafuna Juvenile Detention Center, police overheard the female saying, "she wished she had not drank beer the defendant (Peters) bought,"
The government claims, the same evening a female contacted police to report that Peters had assaulted her friend in front of a store in Pago Pago.
Court filings say a female and her male friend were minding their own business when the defendant walked up and slapped the male on the face. The female then went into the store to call police for assistance and the defendant followed her into the store. It's alleged the defendant for no reason slapped a 12-year-old boy, who was in the store to shop.
The defendant then walked over to the Chinese store clerk and punched him in the face, then walked over to the beer area and grabbed two beer bottles, kicked the door open and left the store without paying.
Several witnesses, from whom police obtained written statements, corroborated the female's testimony. Court filings say, the store video surveillance footage further supported witnesses' statements as to what occurred inside the store.
Bail for the defendant is set at $50,000. He's represented by the Public Defender's office while prosecuting is Assistant Attorney General Camille Philippe.
District Court Judge Elvis Pila Patea questioned the police officer who was escorting the inmates to the court, if inmates were allowed to have cell phones on them when they are incarcerated. The judge posed the question after a cell phone rang and it was coming from an inmate's pocket.
The inmate, Sinipati Tuufaanatu was arrested by police last week Tuesday for a public peace disturbance charge, and made his initial appearance on Wednesday and his matter was postponed for the next day, for a statute hearing.
It was then, on Thursday, when the defendant was in court and during his appearance, the cell phone rang. The Court Marshal stood up and looked around as to where the ring was coming from.
The second time the phone rang, it was clear that it was from the inmate Tutufaanatu, who was seen touching his pockets. Bringing out the cell phone, he gave it to his lawyer, who then gave it to the Court Marshal. After the defendant's initial appearance, where Judge Patea set bail for the defendant at $500, the judge asked Police Officer Aifo'i if inmates were allowed to have cell phones, his reply was "no, your Honor."
There is a policy in both the District Court and High Court that cell phones are to be turned off when entering the court room, and if the cell phone rings in court, while in session, it will be confiscated and only released after a $25 fee is paid.
Samoa News was present when the police officer asked the inmate as to why he lied about the cell that was in his possession. The inmate replied the phone belonged to his uncle, who was sitting behind him, and that it was used to call his wife informing her of his arrest.
Department of Public Safety Commissioner, William Haleck said inmates are not allowed to be in possession of cell phones once they are under the custody of police. "Any inmate that is taken to court for a hearing shall be searched thoroughly, before they leave the Tafuna Correctional Facility for the court," he said.
The police officer told Samoa News the inmate said the phone belongs to his uncle, and was used to call his wife informing her of his $500 bail.
The government has filed charges against Joseph Iakopo, of first degree burglary a class B felony, punishable from five to fifteen years in jail and felony stealing a class C felony, which carries a jail term of up to seven years in jail, a fine of up to $5,000, a fine equal to twice the amount gain from commission up to $20,000 or both fines and jail time.
According to the government's case, police received a call on Jan. 8, 2013 from the victim regarding his store that was allegedly broken into and the defendant and his co-defendant Xavier Rodriguez (whose case is pending in the High Court) were caught on the store's video footage.
The storeowner showed the police the footage and informed them that the two men took off with phone cards, $800 cash and cigarettes. Upon viewing the footage, police identified one of the men in the video as Rodriguez and they went to the defendant's home in Mesepa.
Police apprehended Rodriguez, while a search for the other defendant at the time was unsuccessful. Court filings say, when the police spoke to Rodriguez, he admitted to breaking into the store and stealing the items with Iakopo.
Police went back to the defendant's residence where they found the cigarettes from the burglary, and inside one of the rooms to the house police found an 18-year-old that had multiple phone cards and about $40 cash on him. The 18-year-old told police that Iakopo gave the money and phone cards to him.


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Deuteronomy 13:12-18 New Living Translation (NLT)
12 "When you begin living in the towns the Lord your God is giving you, you may hear 13 that scoundrels among you are leading their fellow citizens astray by saying, 'Let us go worship other gods'—gods you have not known before. 14 In such cases, you must examine the facts carefully. If you find that the report is true and such a detestable act has been committed among you, 15 you must attack that town and completely destroy[a] all its inhabitants, as well as all the livestock. 16 Then you must pile all the plunder in the middle of the open square and burn it. Burn the entire town as a burnt offering to the Lord your God. That town must remain a ruin forever; it may never be rebuilt. 17 Keep none of the plunder that has been set apart for destruction. Then the Lord will turn from his fierce anger and be merciful to you. He will have compassion on you and make you a large nation, just as he swore to your ancestors.
18 "The Lord your God will be merciful only if you listen to his voice and keep all his commands that I am giving you today, doing what pleases him.
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The world's greatest swordsman abandons his warrior clan to start a new life in the American Badlands in The Warrior's Way, a visually dazzling modern martial arts adventure with stunningly choreographed fight sequences and gravity-defying stunts. In an original, gorgeously realized journey into a mythical past, writer and director Sngmoo Lee seamlessly marries the cinematic traditions of East and West. Korean superstar Jang Dong Gun, Kate Bosworth, Danny Huston and Academy Award® winner Geoffrey Rush star in this epic story of revenge and redemption.
The Warrior's Way is written and directed by Sngmoo Lee in his American feature film debut. It stars Jang Dong Gun (Friend, Taegukgi:The Brotherhood of War), Kate Bosworth (21, Superman Returns), Geoffrey Rush (Shine, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl), Danny Huston (The Conspirator, Robin Hood), Tony Cox (Bad Santa, Meet Monica Velour) and Ti Lung (Frozen, Dynasty of Blood). The film is produced by Barrie M. Osborne (the Lord of the Rings franchise), Jooick Lee (Seven Swords) and Michael Peyser (Matilda, Hackers). The director of photography is Woo-hyung Kim (Late Autumn). Production designer is Dan Hennah (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans). Editor is Jonno-Woodford Robinson (King Kong). Costume designer is three-time Academy Award winner James Acheson (The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons and Restoration). Original music is by Javier Navarrete (Pan's Labyrinth). Executive producers are Tim White (The Boys Are Back, Ned Kelly) and Eui Hong.
Starring: Jang Dong-Gun,Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush, Danny Huston, Tony Cox, and Ti Lung.
Running Time: 100 minutes
Release Date: Friday, December 3, 2010 nationwide
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Any new cool bar/club to hang out tomorrow night? (Beijing)
Have been away from BJ for too long, don't really know where to find the latest happenings...
Any suggestions for a cool gals' night out on Saturday (tomorrow)? Near Chaoyang district would be preferred.
Thanks in advance for any tips ^^


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A 12-year-old girl learns that having a pet isn't just fun—it can be hard work!
In the fourth volume in Wittler's (The Magic Pigeon Trap, 2013, etc.) middle-grade series, fifth-grader Grace is an animal person without a pet to call her own. Her little brother, Will, a kindergartner who pretends to be a puppy, doesn't count. Grace is envious of her friend Karen, who has a cat, while her friend Stephie deals with accidental puppies that put her in the doghouse. But every time Grace asks her mom when her family can get a pet, the answer is "Not yet." It doesn't help that her mother is allergic to cats. So when Will and Jack, their middle brother, win free goldfish at the school festival, Grace sees an opportunity to work on her mom from a different direction. Fish aren't real pets, but once the kids have their foot in the door, a puppy could be next! Then the fish start dying, and when Grace does manage to convince her mother to welcome a furry friend into the house, she discovers that training isn't as fun as she expected. Can Grace ever get the pet experience she wants? Grace is a likable narrator, and her assumptions about pet care—that it's all benefit, no work—are thoughts many kids her age might have before getting their first pets. Children who already have experience will easily identify with Stephie, who takes on the role of Grace's mentor and shows her, by the end of the book, just how satisfying life with a pet can be if the humans put in the effort needed. All three siblings act in authentic ways, and their relationships are built on both rivalry and love. When Will's toy is the first casualty of puppy training gone wrong, Grace's actions show admirable maturity and kindness. Wittler captures young voices well in the narration and dialogue, and she doesn't allow her characters to find easy answers to complex problems.
Readers new to this series will be eager to pick up Grace's previous titles while looking forward to future adventures.


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I can hardly believe how long it's been since I last posted. 2, going on 3 months!
And I thought I had a pretty good rhythm going here :p
As usual, I'm not dead! In fact, so far I've kept up a pretty good not-being-dead track record.
The fact is, I haven't posted much because I haven't had much to post.
I've done some artwork, granted- but nothing that I'm allowed to show-
2 months, kids...there's a lot to tell...
I picked up a month-long gig at a local animation studio called CloudKid, where I worked on a project I can't tell you about :p (But it's you'll have to trust me that it's going to be kind of amazing, and I'll blab about it bigtime as soon as it launches!)
Picked up a little work for Hasbro I absolutely can't show :p
Took a 1-day deadline gig doing illustration for...a basketball team I can't talk about
Worked on storyboards for Puma (yes, the shoe company)
Played chauffeur to and Indian woman and her daughter for two days- taking them from college interview to college interview across New England
The police confiscated my car because the registration had lapsed (and I had foolishly parked in someone's driveway)
I sprained my ankle on the last beautiful bike day in the dumbest of circumstances when I fell of my bike
I also got in my first ever car accident! (everyone's fine...and even the damage to my car is smallish. Still. ugh)
I dressed as Porco Rosso on a night when I went to three consecutive halloween parties!
I gave a digital painting presentation to a full house of local artists and interested friends!
I went Apple picking for the first time ever!
On a whim I drove to see Beluga whales again! (They are just as amazing as ever)
I watched Wreck-It Ralph! (eeeee!)
I discovered Gravity Falls! (EEEEEEEE!)
Ahhh, the life of a freelance cowboy :p
And, in the meantime, I was just impatient to be working on Jellybots!
Today is the first day I've really allowed myself to sit long enough to blog.
Generally, in the spare time I have taken in the last few months, I've felt the pressing need to be working on Jbots in some capacity. The killer thing about writing and sketching is that you can do it anywhere at any time...which means it's really hard to make excuses or tune it out.
The last two months have been kind of rough- only in the way that the best parts of the creative process are always a bit of a rollercoaster ride up to the peaks of pride and inspiration and down into the valleys of your worst fears and insecurities. SO THAT'S BEEN FUN :)
Most mornings I wake up thinking like "If I rearranged the sequence of events on page 3...I'd...wait...no...I'd screw everything up!" And often come to conclusions like "What am I doing? I don't know how to write a book-length comic...this is ridiculous. Who am I kidding?"
But every now and then you catch a ride on something...some wind of inspiration, and the same work that seemed miserable and hackneyed is suddenly exciting and full of potential. That's what keeps me going- the hope that maybe somebody out there might get to see it and they might not hate it as much as you sometimes do :p That maybe the moments when you see your work with different, less critical eyes are the truer moments.
It's been more clear to me than ever that we believe the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves.
And that I mostly believe the worst stories.
From the same set of facts we derive totally different narratives-
I could tell you the story of my last 2 months and focus on all the negative aspects, or I can tell you the story of my last two months and focus entirely on the positives. But the fact is, both were present (and showed up in force).
For me, the most important thing is coming back to the question: "what story is God telling through my life?"
Because; guaranteed it's going to be the best one- the truest. I've been really struggling through the idea of 'identity in Christ' these last few months...what does that even mean? And what does it mean for my work?
SO much comes down to what we believe about ourselves- if we believe we are worthwhile, then we will act as if we were. And if we believe we are worthless, we also act accordingly. If you believe the worst about yourself, or your work, you will look for every single confirmation that you suck and hold onto it. That's what I do.
It doesn't matter how many compliments I receive- they pass pleasantly like the sound of little bells and I am left staring the one negative remark right in the face- solid and unmoving. Because that's what I believe is true. And that sucks.
But God tells me I am his beloved son. A friend, a lover, justified, redeemed and loved unconditionally.
Unconditionally loved means, for a perfectionist and an artist, loved no matter what you accomplish. Whether it's any good or not. If you're doing what you're doing trying to earn love or give yourself a sense of worth, then you're moving in the wrong direction. It's here, back where you started, held out unconditionally.
The work from here is learning to believe that- to chase out the lies about how crappy and worthless and unlovable you are. I should say I am, because I can really only speak for my own experience. It's hard, and I forget often and start to believe the worst about myself.
I hope that hearing that is hopeful for someone out there- because I'm finding we all struggle through these things, in one form or another. And it sucks to struggle alone.
The creative process can be a lonely and painful place to be. But I think there is SUCH hope, if God is allowed into it, when we stop trying to go-it alone.
To that end, I have to recommend (at least the first parts of) Anne Lammott's Bird by Bird! A fellow artist and Christian loaned it to me and I'm currently reading through- so far it's a really insightful and honest look into the process of writing that has a lot to say about art-making in general. You can even read a big chunk of it right on Amazon! (the link above).
I mentioned an digital art demonstration earlier! It was a really great time- I gave a demonstration of my techniques at the Plymouth Center for The Arts a few weeks ago. Some of my old friends and coworkers showed up, and one buddy of mine- Adam Hunter Peck- even made his own poster to advertise the event. I was so tickled (especially by the prominent moustache iconography) that I wanted to post it here :p I meant to advertise this earlier so that if anyone was nearby they could actually go...but...whoops...
For the time being- I'm looking forward to taking the weekend a little easier. I want to get my watercolors back out...it's been too long.
I hope this post finds you well- if you'd like to see a little more artwork, I've been slowly releasing some of the back-catalogue of my 38 Studios work over on my deviantart page, here!
Thanks so much for reading- I really appreciate your constant support!
OH- SPEAKING OF WHICH- We just exceeded 600 followers here! I cannot believe that 600 people actually maybe want to read what I write and see what I draw. You are all the best :D
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Northwest Indiana – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invites residents from Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties and beyond to become inspired, educated and entertained at the 2012 Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration. Supported by generous sponsors, the 2012 event will be held inside for the very first time, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Expo East and 4-H buildings of the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Rd., Valparaiso.
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For a complete listing of programs and exhibitors, visit the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County's website, www.ItMeanstheWorld.org or call 219-465-3819 for more information.
The 2012 Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration is supported by the following generous sponsors: NIPSCO; Northern Indiana Regional Planning Commission; Pratt Industries; Lakeshore Public Television; Your Values Magazine; Duneland 28; Republic Services; Robins & Morton; Tradebe Pollution Control Industries, Inc.; Century 21 Alliance Group; IDNR State Forestry; Lan-Cam; LaPorte Savings Bank; and Pharma-Card Management Services, Inc. Financial support also provided by Indiana Dunes Tourism.
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I keep telling myself that we all start from different places. It helps me to be a bit humble at times, frustrated at other times. I think for myself, it reminds me to step up my actions a little bit because I am reminded daily of just how important and precious our planet is and how fragile it is and how close to breaking it is.
All in all though I got to share with others the benefits of farming without chemicals, I got to share with others about the farming and conserving water and that it is possible for people to take more control of their own food. I hope my joy in talking control of my own food and some of my own resources rubbed off on some of the people this last weekend.
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Dachis Group, a social marketing software company, has announced a $7.5 million round of funding.
The startup combines a few disciplines: social marketing, social analytics, and big data. The company's products can track brand advocates' social media impact, employee's online activities, online marketing campaigns, and overall brand social performance, allowing clients to optimize accordingly and — with any luck or skill — profit.
Previously, the startup took a huge $30 million round from Austin Ventures in 2011. Austin Ventures was also responsible for the current round, which is Dachis' Group's third infusion of institutional funding.
"I am extremely proud of our ongoing partnership with the team at Austin Ventures and incredibly excited by what this funding round represents," wrote founder Jeff Dachis (pictured) today on the company blog.
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Previously, Dachis co-founded Razorfish, another social marketing company.
Dachis Group was founded in 2008 and is based in Austin, Texas, with offices in Lincoln, Neb.; New York City; Portland, Ore.; St. Louis, Mo.; London; and Kiev, Ukraine. Its clients include Nokia, Estee Lauder, Bloomberg, Bank of America, and New York Life, among other household names.
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These earrings are 100% my design, I hammered the copper, sawed the round shape and sawed out the middle then filed it smooth... then I added the semi precious stones. These beauties rest in my friend Sarah's jewelry box.
So, I was flipping through the rest of the magazine to check out what is hip in Arkansas right now and I stumbled upon this ad for Glo Cosmetics. Most of you probably know that I have a Bachelor's in Interior Design... so, when I did my internship at Julie Wait Designs I got to help design this cosmetic counter under Aubrey Mitchell Pate. She basically gave me the foot print or the "floor plan" of the millwork she had in mind and let me work out all the details and do all the drawings. It was one of the most exciting projects because I had the freedom to add storage and work out all the details and over come all the potential problems... you know, working the puzzle!! I have looked at this project in my design portfolio for 3 years now and it has always gotten attention when I've interviewed for jobs. It was so great to turn to the page in the magazine and see something that I got to be a part of. This really makes me miss designing space... not the office though!


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Just in case you haven't received an official greeting: Welcome to 2013. The App Store is all set to shine through the year, and charming freemium games are on-hand to set up the stage. This week's recommendations include unique block puzzles, a kitty cat rescue mission, and less helpless cats that can sail through time and space. Oh, and do you know what a pangolin is? Prepare for an education.
A pangolin is a small, scaly mammal that's native to Africa and Asia. In the real world, it waddles along and chows down on insects, anteater-style. In the considerably more exciting world of iOS apps, pangolins bounce around in airborne mini-golf courses with the help of trampolines you set down. Pangolin for iOS is a unique puzzle/physics game with a unique protagonist. You need to maneuver cleverly to avoid traps and reach the end of each stage in as few moves as possible. The initial download grants you a sizeable number of free levels, though subsequent level packs need to be bought for $.99.
Hey, buddy! Block You, too! Block You is a cube-building game that works from the ground-up. Pieces spring up in columns of two, and you must move and flip them carefully to make as many four-by-four structures as possible (or eight-by-eight, if you're especially lucky/talented). If your blocky mess hits the top of the screen, it's all over. An interesting take on the Tetris formula.
The very idea of a cat whipping through space and time at the speed of light isn't surprising; after all, cats have a talent for simply vanishing when trouble's afoot. Where do you think they go? Nevertheless, Quantum Cat is a fun, neon-stepped blast through the void thanks to its high speeds and the constant challenge to keep up your momentum.
Catch the Cubies is a fairly typical Match-3 game. Simply match up three (or more) "Cubies" and make them disappear along with their dopey but loveable grins. You can grab power-ups to help you clear the board, but Catch the Cubies isn't terribly unique. That said, it's hard to go wrong with the Match-3 formula, so if you collect entries in the genre, here's one more solid addition for you.
Moms are literally super heroines. It's true. Once the rest of the family is packed off to school, mom races over to the nearest warehouse to rescue dogs, cats, and raccoons in distress. Mom vs Bad is a simple game– you simply need to throw parachutes at falling critters to grant them a soft landing– but it's tremendously cute. Oh, and don't worry if you screw up while trying to equip every animal. Cats always land on their feet, but don't be surprised if you find kitty pee on your pillow the next day.


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Aaron and I chose to watch the movie Marley and Me one night last week. We didn't finish it. Here's why: Marley, for those of you who haven't read or seen it (and without giving anything away), is a disastrous, though loveable, dog who incurs endless chaos, and wholesome Hollywood-esque adventure. His owners are an all-American couple who move to
This is where it gets bad (and I don't remember reading this in the book). The wife leaves her job upon having kids but later says she's lost everything that's made her who she is, and the husband feels his own dreams are unfulfilled, and life with a wife and kids is pretty messy and miserable. Marley, as far as I could tell, makes things more difficult but mostly takes a backseat to all of this family strife. This is where Aaron and I turned the film off (though there is no doubt some resolution to it all… I mean, it's a tear-jerker, but it's not
We've been all pumped up about starting our life as a family. After stopping the film, however, we couldn't quite look each other straight in the eye. We laughed that we're a far cry from Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson in Mommy and Daddy mode, but we both went to bed that night with a creeping question in our minds: Is this the end of 'us' as we know ourselves? Are we destined to lose our life passions in the midst of the diapers and drooling and domestic grind?
I had a conversation just yesterday with a friend who had her baby five months ago. She said, "It's hard. My husband and I are at each others' throats. Between work and the baby, there's no time. We're eating fast food. He wants us to go to the gym again, but when can we do that?" She's happy, too—it's obvious—and so is he, and things will undoubtedly get easier for them. I've seen it before (years of babysitting as a teenager). The intensity subsides and a rhythm develops. Roles are sorted our and the endless tasks are divvied and shared.
We've recovered from the film. We're back to being excited. And I think we're both prepared for the commitment (and, yes, the diapers) that parenting entails. But, I'm also bracing myself for the reality of the sleep-deprivation, of the diapers, of the amount of things we'll need to keep track of.
So I wanted to throw this to all of you: Given that babies, and kids, demand a huge amount of energy and time (and of course we love this about them), how do you make time for you? How do you make time for your relationship with your partner? What kinds of things, big or small, have you managed to work into your days to strike a good balance? Tips? Tricks? I'd love to hear about what you're going through right now-- whatever phase you're in-- and how you're making it all work… for you.


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Like many of her admirers, we first came upon leg-chair lovely Jedediah Bila early one morning in the "take-no-prisoners" parry and thrust of Greg Gutfeld's "Red Eye" on Fox.
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"I always have thought that elitism — on the left and the right — is what's eating away at our country," writes "Hot Conservative American" columnist and commentator Jedediah Bila in her new book, Outnumbered: Chronicles of a Manhattan Conservative, an album of anecdotal moments in the making of a "conservative girl with a twist."
"I followed my heart — as always — and have held dear the wise words of my former college professor to "sit down, trust it, and write" when I feel lost. It never disappoints me," Jedediah explains the eureka moment in March of 2009 when "my focus on writing political commentary was born."
It's a fun and easy read — sweet and savory — and sticks to the ribs. We downloaded Outnumbered onto our desktop Kindle app yesterday morning and finished before cocktail hour, devouring tasty morsels amongst the usual multitaskings of a busy day. Arranged as a series of vignettes based upon everyday encounters with the politically correct multiculturalists of the upperclass milieu she moved in as a Spanish teacher at a Manhattan private school, Jedediah's story is full of aphoristic quotable quotes suitable for promulgating on Twitter. A sampling:
Kids are supposed to go to school to learn HOW to think, not WHAT to think.
I learned that what people say about you has a lot more to do with them than with you.
It's incredible how a mind prone to collectivism will quickly try to impose that same branding on you.
I treasure people who come to this country with big goals, loads of ambition and an inspiring work ethic.
"They felt the need to 'remind' me that Obama is a 'genius,' Palin is an 'idiot,' and anything and everything is George W. Bush's fault," Jedediah recalled sitting through lockstep faculty-lounge chatter in the aftermath of President Obama's election.
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I always have thought that elitism — on the left and the right — is what's eating away at our country.
Jedediah's insight resonates in a series of eureka moments of our own dating back, perhaps, to those early days in early spring of 2009 when we found our voice as an anti-statist Tea Party activist. As we wrote last year in "Gramsci's long march through the institutions ends at the water's edge":
Then came Angelo Codevilla's palate-cleansing revelation that neither statist democrats nor nominally limited-government republicans gave a darn about the electorate. It was the Ruling Class vs the Country Class. Enter stage right the Tea Party and Barbara Bush's unmasking when she revealed her contempt for you and me. And now the cascade of outrageous intrusions on our Bill of Rights.
"I thought the academic elite were supposed to represent the pinnacle of sophistication?" notes Jedediah in mock surprise:
Oh, wait. That's only when they agree with you.
William Staneski observed the phenomenon — a case of "epistemic closure' in the trendy parlance of the day — as it applies to another of our cultural institutions, the media — in an American Thinker piece awhile back:
It is said that a fish is not aware of the water in which it swims since it is totally immersed in it. This is the way cultural Marxism is taking over our world in its inexorable Gramscian march. We swim in it. It enters every pore of our existence. It is everywhere. We can't escape it. Many people accept this world without even realizing it, just as the fish accepts the water in which it swims. They don't realize it as the left creates new conventional wisdom and new intuitions about truth …
Curiously, whereas the conservative media know they are conservative, much of the liberal media believe themselves to be neutral.
Their constant support for Democratic views has nothing to do with bias, in their minds, but reflects the fact that Democrats just happen to be right about everything. The result is the same: for much of the media, the fact that Republicans keep winning can only be due to the backwardness of much of the country.
"Perhaps Mark Levin said it best when speaking of his dog Sprite in his touching book, Rescuing Sprite: 'But the truth is, Sprite did more for us than we ever could have done for him.' I feel exactly the same way about Emma," Jedediah wrote at her blog a few months back about her precious Maltese Emma, featured in a portfolio of images in the final pages of Outnumbered. "She has taught me more about trust, loyalty, commitment, and honesty than I could ever have dreamt of teaching her."
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2008 has been an interesting year. The drug-discovery industry has shrunk dramatically in market capitalization, as well as, I suspect, in the number of companies. One of the pioneers of biotech fragment-based drug discovery, SGX Pharmaceuticals, was acquired by Lilly for $64 million in August; hopefully the fragment-based know-how will percolate throughout Lilly. I thought I'd end this year by highlighting a recent communication from SGX published in the first 2009 issue of Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters. The paper was accepted on 18 August, two days before the merger with Lilly was completed.
SGX relied heavily on crystallographic discovery of fragments, and their efforts towards inhibitors of JAK-2, a protein tyrosine kinase target for myloproliferative disorders, began by crystallizing the protein and performing fragment-soaking experiments. A bromoaminoindazole fragment with a mid-micromolar IC50 and high ligand efficiency was found to bind to the hinge region of the kinase. Examination of the crystal structure revealed a hydrophobic groove nearby, and replacement of the bromine by a phenyl group boosted the affinity by a factor of 25. Further elaboration of the phenyl group improved the IC50 to 78 nM, more than 500-fold better than the initial fragment. The molecule also exhibited respectable (38-fold) selectivity over JAK-3. Although ligand efficiency fell throughout the optimization process, it remained high; the final molecule remains relatively small and does not appear to violate Lipinski's Rule of Five. There is no mention of cell activity or other pharmaceutical properties, but the authors do promise future publications.
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- A superb op-ed piece by Mark Bittman on what governments could do to help encourage healthy diets. It really is a war. The quantity of crap food that crowds our grocery store shelves and competes for our dinner time dollar is astonishing. NY Times.
- Also from the NY Times, what to say to someone who is sick. It's always good to be reminded about some of the good options, since most of us have too many of the "what not to say" anecdotes by now. NY Times via A Cup of Jo
- We still don't know why breast cancer is more lethal in African Americans and African Canadians. Reuters
- Many doctors in the US are not following genetic testing guidelines for women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. US News
- This looks like fun! Sponge on a string test for esophageal cancer. Net Doctor
- Another reminder that peeling your fruit and vegetables removes many of their cancer-fighting compounds. Give them a wash and leave the peel on as often as you can. Dr. Richard Beliveau in the Toronto Sun
- Also from Dr. Beliveau, the way you prepare your cruciferous vegetables is key in their effectiveness as cancer fighters. Steaming, microwaving or stir frying, as briefly as possible, maximizes their benefits. Toronto Sun
- WTF? A new study has linked height to increased risk of cancer. OK, it's linked to a slightly greater risk. It may just be that taller people simply have more cells in their bodies thus increasing the opportunity for a cancerous cock-up. But perhaps, if there is a hormonal connection, that has the potential to impact future treatment. Consumer Reports
- Hiding vegetables in food works - kids end up consuming more vegetables. But I've always been told that the key to developing lifelong good eating habits is getting kids to accept and enjoy eating fruits and vegetables in their whole states. I certainly don't feel dishonest sneaking them in and have never understood that parental response. Penn State
- And if you have a moment, listen to this fascinating All Things Considered story on the supermarket tomato. I am so glad we planted 12 tomato plants this year. NPR
Monday, July 25, 2011
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Welcome friends! I hope it is warm, but not too warm, where you are today. My guy is in Toronto - I hope everyone is finding shade and a cool spot today. Be safe out there!
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My cooking needs some inspiration, so thought I'd stop by. You always have great links. Thanks! I need help.ReplyDelete
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Mark Wahlberg Talks Boston Bombings on 'Jimmy Kimmel'
Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Morrison make their way inside El Capitan Theatre to make an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (April 16) in Hollywood, Calif.
The 41-year-old actor promoted his latest film Pain & Gain and commented on the Boston Marathon explosions.
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"Its horrible, I just ask everybody please pray for all the people in Boston and their families," Mark expressed to Jimmy. "Everybody's okay but we have some people we know that were affected by it. We just have to do everything we can to help those families. We have to start doing everything we can to start protecting our women, children, and people in our country."
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The previously pre-order exclusive "Nuk3town" in Call of Duty: Black Ops III is now free for all players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Along with the map, players can access the "Nuk3town personalization pack." This pack includes a special themed weapon camo, a themed reticle, and a themed calling card.
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The United Nations today reported accelerated progress in combating HIV/AIDS in much of the world, with significant decreases in new infections and deaths, but worrying signs persist that some regions and countries are falling behind in the global battle.
New infections globally were estimated at 2.3 million in 2012, a 33 per cent reduction since 2001 and AIDS-related deaths dropped by 30 per cent since the peak in 2005 to 1.6 million, as access to antiretroviral treatment expands, the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) said ahead of World AIDS Day early next month.
New infections among children dropped to 260,000, a 52 per cent reduction since 2001 and 9.7 million people in low- and middle-income countries were accessing antiretroviral therapy, an increase of nearly 20 per cent in just one year.
But new HIV infections have been on the rise in Eastern Europe and Central Asia " up by 13 per cent since 2006 " and have doubled in the Middle East and North Africa since 2001.
In these regions, key populations, including men who have sex with men, people who use drugs, transgender people and sex workers are often blocked from accessing life-saving services.
Every person counts, " UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé said. If we are going to keep our pledge of leaving no one behind, we have to make sure HIV services reaches everyone in need. "
Funding for HIV prevention services for men who have sex with men is especially limited in East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and across sub-Saharan Africa. Investments also lag in several countries where HIV prevalence among people who inject drugs is high.
Ten countries in which HIV prevalence among people who inject drugs exceeds 10 per cent allocate less than 5 per cent of HIV spending to harm-reduction programmes. Despite sex workers` disproportionate risk of acquiring HIV, prevention programmes for them account for a meagre share of HIV prevention funding globally.
While much work needs to be done in Eastern Europe, Ukraine for the first time last year reported a decline in the number of newly identified HIV cases, a turning point for the country. There are an estimated 200,000 people living with HIV in Ukraine. At 21.5 per cent, HIV prevalence is highest among people who inject drugs.
UNAIDS stressed that in priority countries only three in 10 children receive HIV treatment, while 64 per cent of adults do. We have seen tremendous political commitment and results to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV, but we are failing the children who become infected, " Mr. Sidibé said. We urgently need better diagnostic tools and child-friendly medicines irrespective of the market size. "
Although the number of children receiving antiretroviral therapy in 2012 increased by 14 per cent compared to 2011, the pace of scale-up was substantially slower than for adults, a 21 per cent increase.
Despite a flattening in donor funding for HIV, which has remained around the same as 2008 levels, domestic spending on HIV has increased, accounting for 53 per cent of global HIV resources in 2012. The total available for HIV in 2012 was estimated at $18.9 billion, $3-5 billion short of the $22-24 billion estimated to be needed annually by 2015.
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Who thinks Harry Styles is hot emo?
I wanna know if he is hot when he looks emo
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No. XD
on January 16, 2015
How exactly does dark hair and eyeliner make someone "emo"?
I'm starting to wonder if anyone on this site knows what any alt styles actually are.
I'm starting to wonder if anyone on this site knows what any alt styles actually are.
on May 07, 2015
no way
And he doesn't.
on August 11, 2013
Harry is Harry i was just asking if he looked hot if he was emo
on January 06, 2013
on January 06, 2013
no he doesnt
on January 06, 2013
He does look hot either way
on January 06, 2013
on January 06, 2013
well at least i donnt lie
on January 12, 2013
why would you care non directoner
on January 07, 2013
on January 06, 2013
on August 08, 2015
Look hot that is
on August 11, 2013
He doesn't
on August 11, 2013
Yes he does he is hot either way
on January 06, 2013
on January 06, 2013
He is neither emo nor hot, he is just an egotistical puffed up arrogant idiot.
on February 26, 2016
No, her doesn't even look Amazing without make up. People are only facsinated by his hair, what else?
he is not a her and he is not emo
on January 14, 2013
on January 13, 2013
Nope he's creepy
on September 05, 2015
on August 11, 2013
on January 06, 2013
not even a little bit
on February 25, 2016
Jury because you have black hair or something does NOT make you emo! *mutters* idiots!
on February 24, 2016
Looking at all the comments and replies, I don't think you know what an opinion is, @justinlilsis. If you knew he was hot both ways then why did you even put this up?
on June 29, 2015
he's cute I guess. But just because he's dressed like that or photoshopped or whatever doesn't mean he is.
on February 04, 2015
I think is super hot emo
on January 19, 2015
Yup I think he would look super hot.
on January 16, 2015
Know one will really know until he 'goes' emo. Hazza will be cute/ extremely hot either way
on February 07, 2014
Not really
on December 13, 2017
NOT HOT, definitely not emo…
on December 13, 2017
NOT hot.....he may act weird hes NOT emo
on December 30, 2016
No. Not even.
on December 08, 2016


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Last week has been phenomenal to say the least, to all veteran gamers out there, especially my generation. Throats were burning with screams of disbelief, eyes were tearing down and hands were trembling and waving all at once, and for a very good reason. Final Fantasy VII, the legend of all video games, the masterpiece that was once what all young men and women were busy with ever since its release on PC in 1997, will witness the dreadfully-long-awaited remake in 2015-2016, using top notch technology with unbeatable graphics and the ever-reputable soundtrack scores.
What's with all the fuss about Final Fantasy VII though? Let me break it down for you.
It won't take a lot of google to know that FF7 is by far The Greatest Game of All Time and that is for very specific reasons. The operatic, labyrinthine and often wonderfully weird tale of eco-minded heroes out to save their living planet from corporate energy raiders proved the most popular in the series, selling over 10 million copies worldwide and raising the bar for all games of that era, and the ones to come. The Final Fantasy series is one of the most significant franchises in video game history, responsible for numerous games that were both profound and critically adored. The series is also a veritable road map for how console role-playing games have progressed through multiple console generations. Though fans of the franchise will argue until the last breath about which of the many great Final Fantasy games is the best, the name that frequently rises to the top of those discussions is the franchise's most influential game, Final Fantasy VII.
Reasons for that can be elaborated with ease:
- The Story: FF7 has by far the best, most captivating story ever embedded in a video game. The game juggles the player along the threads of love and hate, passion and desire, anger and affection, and the list goes on. If there's anything the makers of FF7 have excelled with, it would definitely be the story.
- The Music: Anything from the opening music, to the in-game sound clips, the redundantly joyful scores and to the fighting music, the overall operatically enchanting scores of FF7 left an eternal trace in the video games industry. Composed and produced by the renowned Nobuo Uematsu, who had chosen MIDI as format for the music at the time, the FF7 scores were arranged and played by an orchestra. The original music received highly positive reviews from critics, who found many of the tunes to be memorable and noted the emotional intensity of several of the tracks. Many tracks were also performed individually in concerts and have been highly appraised.
- The Characters: I would definitely confess the team who has done the effort to design and create all those characters is a team of all-stars, champs of their time. Starting out with the main character, Cloud Strife.
- The Graphics/Cinematics: The game's true wealth, and the most visual one, is no doubt in the graphics, and more importantly the cinematics for the time. FF7 made its debut on PC CD-Roms with fully-designed 3D characters on pre-rendered backgrounds. But it is arguably the FMV (Full Motion Videos) cinematics that are most often remembered, the length and power of which gave Final Fantasy VII its potency, and it's what remains at the core of its legacy even now.
- The Mini-Games/Quests.
- The World.
- The Gameplay/Mechanics.
- And the list goes on.
|Cloud & Aerith
That is definitely - to me at least - what makes Final Fantasy VII the game of the century.
Jumping back to days ago when Square Enix rocked the entire world of RPG gaming and the entire fanbase of Final Fantasy world by intriguingly putting it to the world in a very theatrical and well played manner for the level of its audience: The Final Fantasy VII Remake is Officially Confirmed, bashing out all those who have been booing down the game along the years claiming the hopes of all fans to remain as merely dreams, and most importantly, reviving the hope of thousands and thousands of those teenage fans who grew up now 18 years later to become adults totally losing it at the E3 announcement after they have been, for years, secretly wishing for a Remake of the game that marked history for them. (I have personally seen the clip over 10 times, I still believe it's a sort of a dream).
I personally can never forget the endless nights I spent playing the game, the times I forgot to eat and the quests I would just take for the sake of filling up that insatiable satisfaction meter of mine at the time.
As you may have expected, that whole generation of gamers all over the world had the eyes fixed to their screens while Sony was announcing the remake. I myself was close to flipping the desk off if it hadn't my laptop resting on it back then, goosebumps all over my body and eyes filling up with water, can never deny that at all. Feeling still in shock of what I had seen I ran out to YouTube to try and tap the waters, see if I was the only one. Here's some of what I have found:
As one Square Enix's Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase had declared earlier in 2014, and I quote:
As one Square Enix's Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase had declared earlier in 2014, and I quote:
"But should I ever take it on, it would have to be the biggest project I've done. My life work. So I would have to be as highly motivated as that to end up with something I'm very happy with. It's a huge thing for me."I guess my work is done here, I'll just leave you to some of the reactions for what followed the announcement.


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text: CANTY 8th Grade High School Information Night September 11, 2014 ****Our Feeder High School**** • Steinmetz is our home-school IB ROTC AVID High School Overview (specific details are subject to change year to year….) • Information Packet: Outlines most common schools Provides websites and phone #s Due dates It serves as a GUIDE; parents are urged to participate in research with students • Reminders on-line and announcements in homerooms & loud speaker throughout the fall • Individual student discussions in the fall (before applying) and in the Spring to discuss decision. • Each 8th grade student will be receiving a high school guide. Eligibility Letters • Each student received an eligibility letter that contains: -7th Grade test scores and final grades - list of programs they are eligible to apply for • Contains PIN number • Eligibility Letters for non-CPS students will be mailed to their homes after the student takes the NWEA MAP. Apply On-line • https://apply.cps.edu/ • Submit applications online for magnet, magnet cluster schools, Selective Enrollment, CTE-College/Career Academies, International Baccalaureate, and Military Academies. • Application begins October 1, 2014 and ends December 12, 2014. Most Common Schools applied to… • Selective Enrollment** • Lincoln Park - IB, Double Honors, and Arts • Von Steuben – Lottery or Scholars • Chicago Academy – Lottery • Charter Schools- attend info session • Taft - IB, ROTC, AVID Selective Enrollment Office of Academic Enhancement (773) 553-2060 www.selectiveenrollment.org www.cpsmagnet.org • There are 9 Selective Enrollment High Schools: Lane Tech.** Northside Prep Payton Whitney Young Brooks -Lindblom -Jones -Westinghouse -Martin Luther King Jr. • 1 application may go to 6 Selective Enrollment Schools • On-line******************************************* • The Selective Enrollment High Schools selection process is based on a point system. Once a student has taken the entrance exam, the Office of Academic Enhancement compiles three categories of performance data to create an overall point total, with a maximum of 900. **Also explained in packet** The categories consists of: 1) The Entrance Exam (worth 33 1/3% or 300 points) 2) 7th grade reading and math NWEA/MAP test results (worth 33 1/3% or 300 points) 3) 7th grade reading, math, science and social studies GRADES (worth 33 1/3% or 300 points) On-line scheduling • Schedule your own appointments or exam sessions. • Must schedule two weeks prior to the date needed. First come first serve. • Selective Enrollment Exams-If taken in Oct./Nov. results are given in 3 weeks. -After November get results in February. Selective Enrollment High Schools… Application can be found online at www.CPSOAE.org ****Due to OAE by December 12th [NO LATER] • • • • Information is computer generated If paper copy, it must be filled out & signed by parent On-Line is best for parents and students There is a tool on this website to calculate what score you will need on the exam Students may get invited to the entrance exam only if they apply by the deadline and meet the criteria Criteria to take the Exam • Must have application in by due date • DECEMBER 12th/to Canty by NOVEMBER 25th • Must have a minimum of 24% in both Reading and Math. For Special Education students must score a combination of at least 48% (example: 28 in reading and 20 in math or vice versa) Selective Enrollment Point Calculation Tool • http://cpsmagnet.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uR EC_ID=72696&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_I D=200840 • **Calculator not up yet- will be by October 1st** • Can Google CPS Calculator Enter in 7th Grades and NWEA/MAP percentages ** For now can use the scoring rubric in packet as a guide*** PLEASE DO NOT PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET Last Comments! • High School Fair - Date/Location is TBD - Late October/early November • Steinmetz will come to Canty to register our students • You must apply somewhere – Canty is requesting a minimum of 5 schools. Five places to find information • Chooseyourfuture.org • www.cpsoae.org • www.cps.edu -under high school • www.cantyschool.org • http://www.newschoolsnow.org/ **Do not wait until last minute! • APPLICATION FOR CANTY DUE NOVEMBER 26th


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Had Thai food for dinner at Far East Plaza, and their green curry was so nice! Phad Thai was a little disappointing, but the mango sticky rice still made our day ^^ Bought the Korean banana milk, so sweet so nice.
Went around shopping at FEP, saw many pretty clothes but I'm like broke. Need to hurry work and earn $$$$$. Still don't know what to wear to post prom sigh. Gonna exercise and hopefully lose some weight by then. Headed to ION's Victoria's Secret to look at perfume. & the pink wallet is so pretty but it's like over a hundred bucks. Imagine if I bought that wallet, I would have a very nice wallet but it'd be empty inside.
Bombshell and Sexy Little Things are like my favourites. They smell so good, but it's like so ex. Bombshell's $100+++ for the large bottle. Haven't saved enough yet. But on the bright side, my wallet smells like Sexy Little Things because I put the piece of paper thingy in it for the whole night.
Ran like mad girls to Shaw to catch The Perks of Being a Wallflower because we were late. Left ION at 9.05 when the show starts at 9.10. BUT BUT BUT, WE MANAGED TO GET INTO THE THEATRES BEFORE THE MOVIE STARTED. How pro are we?!
The movie was great, Emma Watson is just so damn hot. Feel that this show requires thinking, it's not the type of just-watch-and-laugh-or-cry show. Very satisfied with the movie, except that there were parts that were unclear. I think the only way to really understand the movie is to read the book. But overall I was still so glad that we caught this movie. It's like there's only left with 1 theatre screening this movie which is at Shaw Building. Have been wanting to watch it ever since I read the book before Prelims. I'm now a happy girl! ^^
|Logan Lerman as Charlie (top)
Emma Watson as Sam (left)
Ezra Miller as Patrick (middle)
Nina Dobrev as Candace (right)
Camwhored in the toilet after the movie because the lighting is nice, and Wynn's camera has nice effects.
Next movie I wanna catch would be PITCH PERFECT. Have been wanting to watch this movie ever since I watched Ted during prelims period. And then there comes studying and studying and studying for A Levels. And everyone has been rubbing it in my face, telling me how nice it is and everything. Hopefully I'll be able to watch it with Pea next week! It's like Glee, but 16842391 times better! So looking forward to it!!
At this moment, I swear, we are infinite.