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Difficult Cinema
Congratulations to Marilyn Ferdinand (Ferdy on Films) and Farran Smith Nehme (Self-Styled Siren) for the just-concluded Film Preservation Blogathon. The event's aim was to raise money to preserve blacklisted filmmaker Cy Endfield's noir The Sound of Fury (1950). There is still time to donate to this cause: Please see the Facebook page of For the Love of Film. Marilyn and Farran, thank you!
I've been wondering: What does it mean for a film to be difficult? Are there multiple ways in which films can be difficult? To put the question to myself in a more personal and subjective way: What are some films or filmmakers that I find difficult? And why?
I recently watched Andrei Rublev (1966), a remarkable and quintessential work of cinematic modernism. It can be called difficult for many reasons: it's three and a half hours long; the narrative is episodic and discontinuous; the film is structured in the form of chapters but often there is little idea of how much time has elapsed between them; there are dozens of characters, and the relationships between them are not always clear; to complicate matters, the same actors turn up in multiple roles through the film; Tarkovsky frequently drops narrative and character in order to focus on the elements (earth, air, water, fire) in an immersive, tactile way. In and beyond matters of plot, action, character and psychology, Tarkovsky poses challenges to interpretation, especially given the central theme of the spiritual -- the non-material, the intangible -- that runs through the film.
Robin Wood has a wonderful passage on the subject of difficult cinema in a 2004 essay on Claire Denis' I Can't Sleep. It appears in a section he titles "Confessions of an Incompetent Film Critic." Let me quote it at some length:
For people of my generation, who grew up in the 1940s/50s on an exclusive diet of classical Hollywood cinema (with the occasional British movie), the European 'arthouse' cinema always presented problems which linger on even today, a simple basic one being that of following the plot. This is not because the plot is necessarily complex or obscure, but, frequently, because of the way in which the characters are introduced and the action presented. When I grew up there was remarkably little serious criticism available (not much beyond the weekly reviews), and film studies courses in schools or universities were not even thought of. I was seventeen when I saw my first foreign language film (Torment/Frenzy [Hets, 1944], by Alf Sjöberg, from an early but already characteristic screenplay by Ingmar Bergman). I knew from the reviews that it would carry me far beyond anything I had seen previously, both in style and subject-matter, and my hand was trembling when I bought my ticket. I believe I had great difficulty following it (my first subtitles, not to mention extreme psychological disturbance). Fifty-five years later I still have the same problem when confronted with the films of Claire Denis (or Michael Haneke, or Hou Hsiao-Hsien…). The habits acquired during one's formative years are never quite cast off; when I showed I Can't Sleep to a graduate film group last year, my students corrected me over a number of details and pointed out many things I hadn't noticed, although this was their first viewing of the film and I had already watched it three times. A classical Hollywood film – however intelligent and complex – is dependent on its surface level upon 'popular' appeal and its action must be fully comprehensible to a general audience at one viewing, covering all levels of educatedness from the illiterate to the university professor. (The same was of course true of the Elizabethan theatre – see, for example, the conventions of the soliloquy and the aside, wherein a character explains his/her motivation, reactions or thoughts to the audience). One of the cardinal rules was that every plot point must be doubly articulated, in both the action and the dialogue; another was the use of the cut to close-up that tells us 'This character is important'; yet another, the presence of instantly recognizable stars or character actors. All of these Denis systematically denies us. It is a part of her great distinction that her films (and especially I Can't Sleep, arguably her masterpiece to date) demand intense and continuous mental activity from the spectator: we are not to miss a single detail or to pass over a gesture or facial expression, even if it is shown in long shot within an ensemble, with no 'helpful' underlining and no 'spelling out' in dialogue.
It is the particular distinction of Denis' cinema that sets it apart from – almost, indeed, in opposition to – the work of many of our most celebrated 'arthouse' directors: Bergman, for example, or Fellini or Antonioni. Their films are rooted in autobiography – not necessarily in any literal sense, but in terms of personal introspection – whereas Denis left autobiography behind with Chocolat, and even that film is notable for its poise and critical distance, its objectivity. Where Bergman or Fellini seems to be saying to us 'Come with me and I'll tell you my secrets, share my experiences – how I feel about things, my thoughts about existence', Denis issues a very different invitation to the spectator: 'Come with me and we'll play a game, albeit a serious one. Let's see how much you can notice in what I decide to show you, how you interpret what you see and hear, what connections you can make, how much can be explained and how much remains mysterious and uncertain, as so much in our lives remains unclear. I'll allow you a certain leeway of interpretation, because I don't always understand everything myself, not even my own creations, though I'll be as precise as possible…'
On the one hand, I agree with Wood that filmmakers such as Denis and Hou are difficult. In comparison to (say) popular cinema, the demands they place on us are sometimes of a different order. And yet, when I experience each new work by these filmmakers, the difficulty I feel in making sense of them is counterweighed by the feeling of deep pleasure I take in the very ambiguities, uncertainties and mysteries that make the work difficult. In the end, the overriding impression that lingers is not one of the work's difficulty but of its rewards, and the pleasures it brings.
But there is another, more personal and subjective sense in which cinema can be difficult -- when certain films or filmmakers pose problems especially for us as individual viewers, problems that don't seem universally shared by other film-lovers. For example, even though they strike me as very interesting, I find that I have to work hard to grapple with and 'tune into' the few films I've seen by Jacques Rivette. (Confession: I haven't seen Celine and Julie yet.) Many of the cinephiles and critics I admire are devotees of his films, and this leads me to believe that I've not yet found the secret 'key' to, the 'way into' his work. The films hold me at arm's length; I've not discovered how to 'align' with -- and resonate with them yet.
I recently read Jonathan Rosenbaum's essay on Rivette's films, "Work and Play in the House of Fiction." It helpfully begins with this epigraph from Whitney Balliett:
[Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz] causes earache the first time through, especially for those new to Coleman's music. The second time, its cacophony lessens and its complex balances and counter-balances begin to take effect. The third time, layer upon layer of pleasing configurations -- rhythmic, melodic, contrapuntal, tonal -- becomes visible. The fourth or fifth listening, one swims readily along, about ten feet down, breathing the music like air.
Jonathan adds:
Apart from the brief ensemble passages written by Coleman, there is no composer behind Free Jazz, hence no composition; the primary role of Coleman as leader is to assemble players and establish a point of departure for their improvising.
Rivette's role in Spectre is similar, with the crucial difference that he edits and rearranges the material afterward, assembling shots as well as players. And the assembly is one that works against the notion of continuity: sustained meaning, the province of an auteur, is deliberately withheld -- from the audience as well as the actors. [...] We watch actors playing at identity and meaning the way that children do, with many of the games leading to dead ends or stalemates, some exhausting themselves before they arrive anywhere, and still others creating solid roles and actions that dance briefly in the theater of the mind before dissolving into something else. Nothing remains fixed, and everything becomes ominous.
Although I haven't seen Spectre or Out 1, there are many interesting observations and insights here. I think I may have gathered some clues to help me with my next Rivette encounter.
I'm curious to hear from you: What do you think are some ways in which films can be "difficult"? And, subjectively speaking, are there certain films or filmmakers that you find difficult? And why? I'd love to hear your thoughts on anything related to this large subject.
A few links:
-- Zach Campbell recalls an Andy Rector post on Joseph Losey's The Lawless (1950) and uses it to comment on the film. Also: Dave Kehr has an interesting review of the newly released Losey noir The Prowler (1951).
-- Jeffrey Sconce brings Christian Metz's film theory to Ida Lupino's Not Wanted (1949) in his post on the "quasi-diegetic insert".
-- From Ignatiy: the new episode of Ebert Presents; and his post "Cabinetry," on the Liam Neeson Euro-thriller genre.
-- Two Jonathan Rosenbaum-related items: a podcast of an interview he did with Colin Marshall; and a newly written introduction to his book on Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man.
pic: Claire Denis' I Can't Sleep (1994)


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Here are some pics from Training in Sherbrooke and Quebec City, both in Quebec, Canada.
Above is after a workout at Sherbrooke Club. Annie, Dominic, David, Owen in Back; Gwen and little Gwen in front.
Here I am in Quebec City, Overlooking the St Lawrence River, they actually bring huge criuse ships up here, in front of the Chateau Frontenac (top picture).
Amazing views form Maine RT 201, on the way to Canada.

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I think it is so fabulous to be able to make something out of nothing. I love that with a few simple ingredients (hello, cake mix!) and tools, it is possible to make something really beautiful. These hydrangea cupcakes are a great example of making something really pretty out of nothing.
I've wanted to try these cupcakes for a long time. The hydrangea in our neighborhood are turning from bright blue to a deep blue, purple with touches of green. They are just amazing. I have a very generous neighbor that invited me to cut blooms from her bushes whenever I wanted... obviously, she didn't know what she was saying! Though tempting, I've only borrowed this one time to use as a centerpiece to go along with these cupcakes.
I used a box cake mix for the cupcakes - no shame. To set off the color of the blue "hydrangea" I used these Brown Cupcake Papers They are taller than standard cupcake papers, but still fit into a standard 2" cupcake pan. They make a bigger cupcake, which is nice when you use this much frosting.
Here is a link to the frosting recipe I use.
Supplies :
Celebration Candles - Seaside
Disposable Piping Bag
Jumbo Star Tip
Brown Cupcake Papers
Fit the piping bag with a Jumbo Star Tip (I used these disposable bags to make clean up easy).
To get the variegated blue/purple look, I made the blue color first, set half of it aside...
Then mixed in a little red to make the purple color. There is only a slight difference, making them look more realistic. Can you see the streaks of purple? It just sort of naturally happens when you put both colors in together. I use a small spoon to help get it into each side of the bag. You don't have to do it perfectly, just a little bit of each color makes them look great.
I'm trying a new thing - video! Here is a little technique video to show you how I make them look as real as possible. What do you think? Do you want me to do more videos?
I served these for my sister's birthday, so I used Celebration Candles in Seaside with my Monogrammed Hemstitch Cocktail Napkins for dessert.
Celebration Candles & Cocktail Napkins). I think the set makes a great birthday gift for someone.
The cocktail napkins work great for dessert... and cocktails, obviously.
Stay tuned for details on the Blue Hydrangea themed table setting tomorrow!
Resources :
Celebration Candles - Seaside
Disposable Piping Bag
Jumbo Star Tip
Brown Cupcake Papers


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By Patrick Cant
Guest reviewer
A fishing game? Really? Why not just go down to the stream/lake/dock and do some real fishing?
That was, admittedly, my reaction before I played Bass Pro Shops The Strike. I still believe that real fishing is more fun, but this game is a lot more entertaining than I expected.
First off, there is the sweet fishing pole controller. You can play with a regular controller, but why? With the fishing pole controller, you actually cast (hold the release trigger, flick pole back, watch meter, flick forward at appropriate moment, watch meter, release trigger at appropriate moment) as well as reel in the fish you managed to hook.
The cast meter works like the swing meter in many golf games. There is a sweet spot to the swing, and it takes a bit of practice, but the game rewards you with a "perfect cast" and that is quite satisfying when you get it right.
You can customize your character, but not to the extent I would have hoped. No green mohawk for my angler (named him Cooter, of course). You get about five different hair colors (all "natural"), and only a few hairstyles (mullet, other mullet, etc..), and a few varied sponsors shirts.
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As I drove home from work at 10:30 last night, I was passed by four motorcycles going between 90 and 100 mph, based on the fact that I was driving at highway speeds and they left me behind like I was standing still. It was astonishing to imagine four young lives putting themselves so needlessly at risk. I was reminded of a scene from the TV Show "ER" in which Nurse Hathaway is patching up a macho biker who'd taken a spill. She asked him if he knew what they called motorcycles in the ER; "Donorcycles". He laughed and said, "Donorcycles…I like that." Hathaway responded with no humor, "You would."
As my mind continued to drift along these lines, I remembered something the late great Paul Harvey said during his news show many years ago. We like to think, when we reach the end of our lives, that our bodies have just worn out. But in reality, we actually rust out instead of wear out. Cigarettes, alcohol, poor eating habits and lack of exercise all tear our bodies down prematurely.
I was listening to a discussion on the local NPR about a year ago and the comment was made that we are afraid of sharks and lightening but what we should really fear is french fries and cheese burgers. Very few people die from sharks or lightening but millions die each year from obesity and heart disease.
In one of the greatest marketing books written in recent years, "Made to Stick" the story is told of an effort by the Center for Science in the Public Interest to change the practice of using coconut oil for popping popcorn in movie theaters. After many efforts to get the message across, only one message actually drove the point home and made a difference. They showed three meals: bacon and eggs, Big Mac with fries and a steak dinner. Then they showed a medium size popcorn topped with butter. The popcorn had more fat than a whole day's worth of high fat meals. That started the groundswell to get coconut oil removed from movie theater popcorn.
What do these four stories have in common, apart from the fact that they are all health related? They all have the sticky message that "Made to Stick" discusses.
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The Nexus S 4G takes care of more or less the biggest issue with 4G phones right now—battery life—by idling its WiMax radio when it's not in use. Coupled with full Google Voice integration, it's enough to tip the scales.
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Pretty much the diametric opposite of a budget laptop, the Alienware M17x (2011) is a monster. Its massive benchmarks are made more ridiculous by five hours of battery life—an eternity for gaming laptops.
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The home theater doesn't have to be a patchwork affair of gear you put together one layaway at a time. The LG LHB976 all-in-one does a downright enviable job, with solid speakers, a great user interface and an iPod dock.
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*Note, this is not a complete list—just the change log. Our full list of The Greatest Gadgets is right here.


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simulations, which illustrates that Mathematica in combination with
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Selected as Exclusive Digital Provider for the U.S and Canada, NeuLion Will Deliver Live and On-Demand Streaming of Select Games From Russia
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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Monday, August 26, 2013
The Art of Summer Reading: Ed Vebell
There at Eastgate Square, at the brand new Coles book store, I saw the most enticing book cover. I'd never seen anything like it... colour artwork printed on shiny silver foil. I had to have it.
I had no idea at the time that the cover art was painted by an illustrator named Ed Vebell, or that one day I would come to greatly admire his work. Back in 1972, I was much more interested in what was the first in a long series of books about three young fellows who had their own detective agency, "The Three Investigators," and their famous and mysterious benefactor, Alfred Hitchcock.
In recent years, thanks to the tremendous efforts of other Three Investigator devotees who have compiled a wealth of information on various websites, I've learned that Ed Vebell had painted the cover of that first volume once before; nearly a decade earlier in 1964...
... as well as the second volume in the series, "The Stuttering Parrot."
On previous occasions, I've written about another Three Investigators illustrator, Jack Hearne ...
... and mentioned a third in passing: - Harry Kane, who seems to have handled the art chores for quite a while after Ed Vebell's covers on the first two volumes. According to the information at threeinvestigatorsbooks.com, Kane was "cover artist for Random House hardbound trade edition titles #3 - #16. He also provided the internal illustrations for #'s 1 - 16 and created the famous blue graveyard endpapers."
Ed Vebell returned to the series once more when Kane wasn't available to continue (and Hearne had not yet taken over). Vebell did the cover art on volume 17, "The Mystery of the Singing Serpent".
This is also the only time Vebell provided interior illustrations for any of the books.
Ed Vebell recreated his Stuttering Parrot cover for another early '70s foil cover re-issue of volume 2.
He also provided covers for volumes 18 and 19 before handing the reigns to Jack Hearne.
This week, as summer vacation (and summer reading) draws to a close, I'm returning to a more regular schedule of posting on the TI blog with a look at the art of Ed Vebell.
See you tomorrow!
* Visit threeinvestigatorsbooks.com for more about Ed Vebell and the other artists of the Three Investigators series.
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- Wes12:31 AM
Great stuff. Its amazing how kids book covers stay with one. I recall a Hitchcock short story book with a scared kid in bed with the sheet pulled up just showing his terrified eyes. Nothing else is in the pix but a scary looking bed carving (Hitchcock himself, I believe), and a mouse running into the room. When you turn the book over to the back cover -- a continuation of the front illustration, you see the source of fear -- a ghostly figure coming down the hall to the room where the kid is . . . it still gives me the shivers just thinking about it.ReplyDelete
Deja vu! I remember reading these books when I was a kid- especially the Phantom Lake and shrinking house mysteries. Fun to see these again.ReplyDelete
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This is a twist on
the pinecone
ornament. It is
made with wire
edged ribbon.
A poem dedicted to my daughter.
The Life of an Epileptic
We are a unique breed
To be normal is all we plead.
For that wish runs away,
Because our true nature will haunt us till our last day.
For some, hope stays,
But for others, from this path we cannot stray.
For death to us is near,
For we do not know how long we may be here.
Because all it takes is one,
For our lives to be done.
For some the near death experience is real,
And for those the scars will never heal.
For this thing we can barely control,
And on us and others, it takes a toll.
For all we can do is guess and hope for the best,
And pray that God will take care of the rest.
For this is the life of an Epileptic,
For this is my cross to carry, and I accept it.
Written by: Aaron A.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
1 comment:
- senovia said...
That's the most beautiful ornament of that type I have ever seen! I love your embellishments!
- November 29, 2007 at 8:51 PM
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Boy, today has been a very busy day for the Phils, and they still have to face the Indians tonight.
Boy, a lot of news have been released by the Phils today. Along with their announcement of selecting Darren Daulton as the newest member of the Phils' Walk of Fame (See previous post), and the expected return of regular shortstop, leader and sparkplug, Jimmy Rollins, the Phils have made several more announcements:
1) To make room for JayRo, the Phils have sent the struggling Greg Dobbs, who is at the moment batting a lousy .152, with one homer and six RBIs, and is only 1 for 25 as a pinch hitter, to assignment. If he clears waivers, Dobbs will likely be sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, to get some well needed at-bats to get his swing back, if he is not either claimed on waivers by another team or is not traded by the Phils within the next 10 days;
2) Carlos Ruiz has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, as he continues to recover from getting his bell rung by a broken bat swing against the back of his head during last Friday night's game with the Twins. This will leave Brian Schneider as the no. 1 catcher (UGH!) and Dane Sardinha, who was called up after Friday's game to act as the backup, will stay as the no. 2 catcher, while Ruiz recovers;
3) Scott Mathieson, who came back to the big leagues, was sent back to the minors, with his place on the roster to be taken by Mike Zagurski.
With the above moves the Phils' bench is now Juan Castro, Wilson Valdez, Ross Gload, Schneider (once Ruiz is back) and Ben Francisco.
With all this, I hope that Rollins will give some life back into the Phils' starting line-up, with Castro and Valdez both being ready to come off the bench, considering the numbers of at-bats the pair had gotten during Rollins' two stints on the disabled list. Now, if Francisco can just get his swing back, the bench might actually have improved with Dobbs being sent down. Knock on wood. A lot!!!!
Oh, and Dobbs, if this is the last time that we actually see you in a Phils' uniform, thanks for helping the team during the last three seasons, but, dude, why did you have to go and stink during the last season plus?
Ruiz, please get well soon.
My thoughts on all these moves? I have no idea on the situation with Mathieson, since it is a tough break from him to be sent back down after returning to the bigs. I just hope the front office knows what it is doing. As for them sending down Dobbs, I think that it was the right move. Dobbs is just not doing it this year, and he might need a temporary (hopefully) change of scenary to (hopefully) get his groove back. As for Rollins' return, uhm, excuse me….. Yaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhheeeeewwwwww, Jimmy's back!!!!!! 🙂 Yes, I'm happy, thank you.
The Phillies (35-32, 3rd NL East) will continue their home stand with a three game series with the Indians (26-42, 5th AL Central), starting with a night game tonight. The game will be played at Citizens Bank Park, and will start at 7:05 pm Eastern. The Phillies will send to the mound Jamie Moyer (7-6, 4.76), who is coming off a win against the Yankees on June 16, as he pitched a strong eight innings, giving up just two runs, both on home runs, on three hits and a walk, while he struck out six, in the Phils' 6-3 win. He will be going for his eighth win of the season, while trying to start the series for the Phils on a winning note. The Indians will counter with their ace Mitch Talbot (7-5, 4.21), who is coming off a lost against the Mets on June 16, as he went five and two-thirds innings, being rocked for eight runs on thirteen hits, as he struck out only three, in the Indians' 8-4 lost. He will be trying to recover from the lost, while hoping that the Phils' bat don't erupt. The Phils will be trying to win their second interleague series by hopefully taking advantage of one of the weakest teams of the AL. Hopefully there will not be a repeat of last year's embarrassment at the hands of the Orioles. Come on guys, time to regroup and clobber the tribe with the bats.


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'The Lying Game' Canceled By ABC Family
Sadly, the game is over for one of our favorite ABC Family shows. After less than two full seasons, 'The Lying Game' is putting its lies to bed — for good.
After two seasons of lies, betrayal and twin shenanigans, The Lying Game has been cancelled. The teen drama will not return for a third season, according to its leading lady.
The series' star Alexandra Chando, who played Sutton and Emma, announced on Instagram about the show's untimely demise:
To our awesome #lyinggame fans, thank you for these two amazing seasons. Unfortunately, Abc Family has decided not to bring us back for a third season. We so wanted to do 10 more for you guys! Thanks for your support and keep up with the cast to see what's next for us! Xx
The ending of The Lying Game isn't a huge surprise after endless rumors about the show's unlikely renewal. When co-star Tyler Christopher — who plays the recently widowed Dan — signed a new contract with General Hospital, the writing was practically on the wall.
HollywoodLifers, are you sad about The Lying Game getting canceled? What was your favorite moment from the past two seasons? Let us know your reaction to the news!
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"Racer - you pea brain. You tossed your box and the hay fell all over you. Calm down." - Reporting Benji
"Spoil Sport Benji. I could have gotten extra treats out of this."
You should get extra treats just for the effort!
poor Racer....
Buried Racer is the cutest thing I've seen! How sweet is his little face peeking out there??? I love him!
hehehe you look so cute like that Racer,xx Rachel
Well, at least Racer's eyes are back. Who knew Benji was such a tattle tale? Thanks for giving these bunny scoundrels such a good home.


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Heat barbecue grill until very hot. Prepare garlic for roasting be removing outer, papery layer. Slice off top of garlic so that cloves are exposed. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, wrap tightly in double thick square of foil and place directly on rack of hot grill. Repeat this same procedure with onions (warp individually).
Rub portobello caps, stems, criminis with olive oil, salt and pepper, add to grill with onions and garlic. Remove portobello caps, stems, and criminis from grille after lightly browned (do not overcook, approximately 3 to 5 minutes on each side). Cut portobello stems and criminis into 1/4-inch strips, set aside, keep warm while cooking chicken.
On the stove (or in a pan on the barbecue grill), heat a saute pan until hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add the roasted garlic and saute for 15 seconds (do not brown). Reduce heat to medium high, toss chicken strips in flour, and add to garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper, add red pepper flakes and saute quickly until lightly golden browned and chicken begins to stick to pan. Add wine, butter and reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until light sauce develops (approximately 5 minutes), toss in herbs and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes then remove from heat.
To assemble, place mushroom caps on plates, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. Gently toss together chicken strips, pepper strips, onion strips, and mushroom strips and pile on portobello cap. Add 2 to 3 Parmesan curls, decorate with a basil sprig and serve warm.


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Most of us are aware of how fear holds us back in our lives. With Releasing the Grip of Fear, renowned meditation teacher and psychologist Tara Brach offers an in-depth video training course to help you change the way you deal with fear—so you lower your defenses and can be open and caring in any moment.
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- Apply mindfulness practices for transforming our relationship to fear
- Use the RAIN process to disrupt our reactive patterns and deepen our capacity to remain present with everything that arises
- Examine the ingredients of fear to determine what is real and what is illusory
- Discover who we are beyond the frightened and separate self
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Dr. Tara Brach offers four 90-minute video sessions of insights, guided mindfulness practices, and answers to questions submitted by live attendees to help us transform our relationship to fear. There is also a special 45-minute bonus session of instruction and recorded Q&A with Tara Brach.
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The entire program of Releasing the Grip of Fear is yours to keep and enjoy as you deepen your capacity for living in presence.
From Fear to Freedom—A Practical Approach for Dealing with the Most Difficult Emotion
Most of us are aware of how fear holds us back in our lives. When we are in its grip—whether it's daily anxiety or our most deeply rooted fears—we are unable to feel open-hearted or fully alive. "So often we try to cope with our fear by building a strong defense around our heart," explains Tara Brach. "Yet our inner fortress separates us from intimacy with others and connection with our own creativity and vitality." With Releasing the Grip of Fear, this renowned meditation teacher and psychologist offers an in-depth video training course to help you change the way you deal with fear—so that you can be open and caring in any moment, even in the face of difficult emotions.
Mindfulness Practices for Transforming Your Experience of Fear
Since the fears that imprison us arise from the past and anticipate the future, Tara Brach teaches us that the first step towards freedom is finding a place of refuge in the present moment. "If we can learn to simply be with what is going on right now," Brach says, "we discover that what we fear is not actually here at all—rather, it's a mental story that has taken on a physical and emotional life of its own."
With Releasing the Grip of Fear, Tara Brach shares step-by-step instruction in scientifically validated mindfulness practices for transforming our relationship to fear. Using the acclaimed RAIN process, she shows how we can disrupt our reactive patterns that reinforce fear, cultivate a loving approach towards our anxieties, and deepen our capacity to remain present with everything that arises. In these video sessions, she offers guided practice and insights for:
- Stepping out of the "virtual reality" of our fearful stories and into the safety of the present moment
- Examining the ingredients of fear to discover what is real and what is illusory
- Releasing fear's hold on us by releasing our resistance to the felt sense of fear
- Healing our fears with self-compassion and loving presence
- Inhabiting a space of connection, empathy, and enlarged belonging
- Discovering who we are beyond the frightened separate self
We can't—and we don't want to—magically make fear go away. But using gentle and self-empowering mindfulness practices, we can learn to stop fear from exerting such power over our everyday decisions and feelings. Even more, we can allow the fears that do arise to be a portal to increasing wisdom and compassion. With Releasing the Grip of Fear, Tara Brach teaches practical ways to disarm the defensive reactions that we build to protect ourselves from fear—so we may open ourselves to the fullness of all of life.
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Review for Releasing the Grip of Fear Review by Lesley
Yes, they did have some technical issues during the recordings but it was workable. The information Tara provided and the great questions from the participants was life changing for me. Very easy ideas to integrate into daily life. I wish Tara did more programs like this! (Posted on December 21, 2015)
Quality is so poor it should not be sold/purchased. Review by Kristi
The quality is so poor it is not worth viewing. I have requested a refund it is not even tolerable to watch/listen to. Am usually so pleased with the quality of Sounds True products, this was a a major surprise and disappointment. (Posted on June 12, 2015)
Review for Releasing the Grip of Fear Review by isabelle B
Very bad recording, very bad sound, poor video. Quality similar to a very bad Skype conversation. It shouldn't be sold this way. I would have preferred to wait for a good recording of Tara in your studio and pay the appropriate price. (Posted on February 11, 2014)
Review for Releasing the Grip of Fear Review by Shirley F
She is very good. I wish she would make more audios. (Posted on October 26, 2013)
Review for Releasing the Grip of Fear Review by Heather
The material overall was great. I think she's a wonderful teacher, and I've followed her work and podcasts for many, many years and will continue to do so. That said, I don't think there was a whole lot new here that I hadn't read in her wonderful articles or heard on her moving podcasts. A lot of the stories, jokes, and tips were things I had already been exposed to in previous works. Before I signed up for the course, I called Sounds True to ask about the potential for repetition, and they said they didn't know. Still, I signed up. I'm glad I did because she is an amazing teacher, but it wasn't what I had hoped or anticipated. I also had gotten the impression that there would be written materials and an interactive forum experience, which make this a true "course." Neither of those happened, which was disappointing. As it was, I felt like I was just listening to podcasts again. And don't get me wrong... I TREASURE her podcasts... TREASURE!... but that's different than a highly interactive course. She did answer one of my questions, and that was awesome, and I'm so thankful for that. Still, I would hope that any future iterations of this program take on a true "course" format (specific assignments, forum prompts, mediated discussions, written materials, etc), instead of live videos with a space for a forum. Again, this has nothing to do with Tara or the teachings... just the format and the way the course was described in the marketing materials. (Posted on September 20, 2012)
Review for Releasing the Grip of Fear Review by James L
Tara is always a delight. No matter how knowledgable I may feel, I learn more from her. (Posted on August 28, 2012)
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This is the second in a two-part series about how a dungeon master (DM) can make Dungeons & Dragons adventures more memorable by using the literary devices of flashbacks, foreshadowing and dreams to alter the flow of game time. The first post in the series can be found here.
Yesterday's post pointed out that events in most Dungeons & Dragons adventures follow a linear timetable, and discussed methods for altering that timetable to increase the dramatic impact of such adventures. This series addresses using the literary devices of flashbacks (discussed yesterday), foreshadowing and dreams while designing adventures, effectively turning back game time, stopping game time for dream sequences, or hinting at future events.
Our discussion continues with the literary device of foreshadowing, which is "the act of providing vague advance indications, or representing beforehand" (definition courtesy of thefreedictionary.com). A good example appears in the 1942 film The Adventures of Robin Hood, in a scene where the villains, Prince John and Sir Guy of Gisbourne, are toasting to the success of a plan to tax the commoners, with the intent of using the funds to buy the support of nobles for John's bid for the throne. During the toast, a carafe of wine is knocked over, spilling it's blood-red contents onto the floor, just as blood would be spilled later in the film.
Fiction and script writers have the luxury of maintaining complete control over their characters, so ensuring that events they foreshadow come to pass is an easy matter for them. Unfortunately for dungeon masters (DMs), the characters in an ongoing D&D adventure act independently of anything the DM has planned; how can a DM ensure that foreshadowed events happen when heroes are running amok in the adventure setting? Continue reading


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Friday, January 18, 2013
It Has Been Too Long
Marti and Lorraine, they made it together, it was such a surprise, it is so beautiful and Lorraine filled the bag with beautiful treats, a silver compact picture frame, note pad and perfume and also a sweet little mercury glass heart. Thank you so much Marti and Lorraine, you both were so sweet and it was such a wonderful Christmas surprise.
Melanie for Christmas, I just love it. She also sent me candy, beautiful present earrings and a wonderful charlotte doll, I hung her on my tree, but I am keeping her out all year. Thank you so much Melanie, you are so sweet.
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- Terri said...
Hello Terri,
I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. I am sorry your Christmas was not what you expected, I too had the same experience. It was a big season for the flu. Good that you had your son's home to visit! Yay!
Wonderful gifts from your dear friends!
I hope this year is a really great year for you.
- January 18, 2013 at 9:04 PM
- Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...
Glad you are feeling better..
What beautiful gifts you have shared with us here today!!
Very pretty!!
- January 19, 2013 at 11:46 AM
- Awishdream said...
Oh Terri, I'm so sorry you got the flu...and at Christmas time too! You are so welcome for your gifts!...I enjoy creating and sharing with you!
Mel :)
- January 19, 2013 at 4:39 PM
- A Magical Whimsy said...
Thank you for getting back to me, Terri. Hope you feel better soon.
I probably won't be able to be in the Marie Antoinette Mail Art group, now that I think of it, I will be hard pressed to participate as my aged mother is needing her family more and more so my time is limited for fun stuff! But I will enjoy viewing on your blog photos of what the group creates.
Thank you!
Teresa in California
- January 28, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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There was no avoiding the flu this year! Sorry it caught up with you at the holiday time.
- January 29, 2013 at 7:38 AM
- Rhissanna said...
I'm sory you got 'flu for Christmas! It seemed like a popular present this year, unfortunately. You got some lovely stuff too, though. I see a theme in the tea service pieces. What a lovely idea, to have all flowery patterns blending together!
- January 30, 2013 at 11:31 AM
I'm sorry you were sick, but you made it through. Thanks for sharing all of your gorgeous gifts.
The tea sets are so very pretty! I love florals.
I'm glad you stopped in and entered the giveaway.
Ciao Bella
Creative Carmelina
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Harnessing Harley
Living on Lake Holden has its advantages. Besides the obvious of getting to ride whenever I want, I also have the opportunity to see some of the best wakeboarders in the world shredding right outside my window. At any moment I can look outside and see legends like Greg Necrason or Dallas Friday just going out for an afternoon set. It's honestly pretty surreal sometimes.
But as great as all this is, I would have to say the best part of my Holden experience has been living four houses down from young phenom Harley Clifford. Over this past season I have had the privelege of shooting with, getting to know, and ultimately becoming friends with this amazingly talented kid. I have to say that I can't imagine anyone with a future brighter than his. At age 15, Harley has already accomplished what most would hope for their whole careers. Stunning everyone in his rookie year and taking the PWT crown sure says a lot about the 15 year old's future, especially when you consider that it's a feat that hasn't been repeated since the man himself, Parks Bonifay.
The most impressive thing to me about Harley though, (besides the fact that he may actually be a machine) is his passion for the sport. The kid just loves to wakeboard hands down. All contests, sponsorships, and prize money aside, he wants nothing more than to just ride everyday, learn new tricks, and push himself to the next level. Only a week after the tour Harley was already out there learning switch kgb 5's and moby dick 7's (both of which he stomped, in a very short amount of time I might add). If that's not love for your craft, I don't know what is.
Harley is definitely the future of wakeboarding, and I can't think of anyone better to holster that responsibility. When you take his freakish amount of raw talent, and combine it with his absolute love for the sport and life in general, it's obvious to see that he is only going to get better. The only thing left to do is say to yourself, "if he's this good at 15, where is going to be at 20?" Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure, its going to be a great show. – Adam Aslanian


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Today through Saturday, Baby Buggy is holding a drive at the Caledonia near the 16th Street entrance to the High Line. They're collecting new and gently used strollers, high chairs, front carriers, and bassinets for needy New York City families. These items are essentials for families with small children.
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As an added bonus, families who bring their children on Saturday can make a card for a recipient and enjoy some cookies from Eleni's.
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Hi all,
I'd really like to see file access times on files I'm accessing on my usb disk.
Since all this magic is done by thunar-volman, is there a way I'm not aware
of, of somehow mounting the usb disk with -o atime?
How is thunar-volman
I've even started playing with udev, but that fails as well.
root@lem:/etc/udev/rules.d# cat 70-usb-storage.rules
SUBSYSTEMS=="scsi",KERNEL=="sd?1",ATTRS{vendor}=="Samsung ",SYMLINK+="samsung",RUN+="/bin/mount /media/SAMSUNG"
root@lem:/etc/udev/rules.d# cat /etc/fstab
/dev/samsung /media/SAMSUNG ntfs-3g atime,rw,users 0 0
But no matter what, atime is getting ignored.
root@lem:/etc/udev/rules.d# service udev reload
root@lem:/etc/udev/rules.d# cat /proc/mounts
/dev/sdd1 /media/SAMSUNG fuseblk rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,user_id=0,group_id=0,allow_other,blksize=4096 0 0
I don't care which way I go, I just want to see my files access times.
Any pointers?
That is XFCE 4.8 on Xubuntu 12.04
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Great Book Finds on Amazon
Amazon is a wonderful place to find great book deals. Every once in a while I like to follow the recommendations and see what deals out there. I often find great used books for a penny or just a few dollars.
Some of the books are no brainers and others are bargains for a treasure. Maybe you passed on some of these books when they were new and at a premium, but if you are patient some books can cost as little as one cent. Starting with a few amazing deals (all prices are as of this writing).
The Art of Star Wars Episode I
Fantastic artbook. Whatever you might think of the movies themselves, this book is full of great drawings and concepts by Change, McCaig and Whitlatch. Gorgeous landscapes and inspiring character and creature designs.
Used starting at $13
The Art of Star Wars Episode II
Another great art book. More great concepts, and some very strong landscape concepts. Excellent addition and if you buy the first one the collector's itch will make you want this one too.
Used starting under $3
My Adventures As an Illustrator
I believe that I have shared this book before but the prices are back down. If you love Rockwell, read this book. Written by Rockwell, it gave me a great appreciation for his work. Rockwell's life wasn't always reflective of his work. He faced challenges and doubts and periods of creative drought. The level of celebrity that he achieved in life was remarkable and it is interesting to read of a bygone era where illustration reigned supreme. Great book and read on a remarkable man.
Used copies starting at $.01
Norman Rockwell Illustrator
In my opinion this book is a must for any illustrator. Great practical working information (and they must have printed a zillion of them because you can almost always find a copy for $.01). Get this one while you search for a deal on
Rockwell on Rockwell.
At least 8 copies for $.01
Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera
This book has some excellent reproduction in it, of classic Rockwell paintings. But it also has a great collection of the photographs that he used to reference many of his paintings. It is informative to see how Rockwell used the information a tool, but never a master to his hand. He was interpreting the images, not being a slave to them. Great addition to an illustrator's bookshelf.
Used starting at $5
I love the Disney Art of Books. They are usually filled with great concepts and are like a master class on color theory. You get to see the thought process of the color design through the concepts and how color affects mood and tone. They can really fluctuate in price, jumping from a few dollars to over a hundred depending on the timing. Here are a few with pretty good prices as of writing this:
The Art of Ratatouille
The pastel concept paintings in this book by Dominique Louis are gorgeous. They are rich and full of color. The sculptures are beautiful too.
Starting at $15 used.
The Art of Big Hero 6
This is the one book on this list that I don't own, but it looks like a great one.
Used starting at $8
The Art of The Incredibles
the art style of this movie, an can't wait for the sequel. Many of the concepts are almost minimal, focusing on silhouette and shape. Some are made from cut paper and have great whimsy, like those of Edna 'E' Mode. Much of it reminds me of the illustrations I saw in old text books and children's books. Especially the 'World Book' collections, if anyone else remembers those. Check out
this Pinterest board
for some examples of what I mean. I love it.
Used starting at $14
The Art of Finding Nemo
More gorgeous pastel paintings and one of the most beautiful color scripts of any movie. Lots to learn from this book on color harmony and how lighting affects color.
Also some fantastic black and white illustrations by artist Simon Varela. I met Simon once. He was interviewing for a job and I was the Art Director. We quickly decided that he was WAY over qualified for the job, but I spent the next hour looking over some beautiful transparencies of his work.
Used starting around $9
The Art of Frozen
I just received my copy of this book today. There are beautiful character concepts and set designs, but the landscape concepts are just fantastic.
At least 5 used copies under $5
The Art of Wall.E
Lots of cute and appealing concepts. Not my favorite of the Disney Art books, but still a great addition.
Used starting at $5
The Art of Robert McGinnis
Definitely not a Disney book. :) McGinnis seemed to only paint leading men and women. All rugged heroes and long legged models, but done with great skill and imaginative compositions. I find most of his work fascinating, and the detail in some of his egg tempera paintings is so appealing. Arnie Fenner wrote a
great post on him a few years back
New copies for $24
The Art of Tom Lovell
I have shared this book before, and all the cheap copies were snatched up. The price has come back down. One of the treasures of my bookshelf.
Used copies for $10
Pirates, Patriots, and Princesses: The Art of Howard Pyle
The reproductions in this book aren't great. But there is enough there that the book is still worth it. Pyle's work always inspires my imagination.
Used starting at $5
Visions of Adventure: N.C. Wyeth and the Brandywine Artists
This book does have some good reproductions of Pyle, at least better than the book above. It also has prints of Wyeth, Dunn, Schoonover, and Cornwell. Great book and it has come down in price significantly.
Several used starting at $10
Finishing off with a couple more Star Wars books:
The Art of Star Wars, Episode IV - A New Hope
Where it all began. Some of the classic images by Ralph McQuarrie and others. I think the concept work was excellent, but it is also neat to compare and contrast it with the more recent books. Different approaches with similar goals.
Several used copies for under $3
The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
This is such a remarkable book. Every time I look through it I am amazed at both the drawing skills of Terryl Whitlatch and her knowledge of animal anatomy that she uses to create believable alien creatures. If you like drawing critters, this book is a must.
The used hardcover starts at $3


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UPDATE: Fire at Chalet Apts. on Dayton Blvd.
UPDATE: Investigators still don't know what started the fire that nearly destroyed a Red Bank apartment building.
The three alarm fire started this afternoon at the Chalet Apartment complex on Dayton Boulevard.
Nearly 100 firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the scene, where they battled the fire and heat exhaustion.
As two dozen families look for housing, it wasn't until she heard sirens, that Meredith Atwood realized her apartment building was on fire.
She grabbed her neighbor's dog and ran outside.
"I heard some people yelling and I heard some sirens so I went out on the balcony to see what was going on and I could see the smoke coming out of the last apartment and a guy was down there yelling get out, get out, there's a fire," said Meredith Atwood, Displaced by fire.
Building D caught fire around 3 p.m., residents swimming at the community pool spotted heavy smoke coming from this third story unit and called for help.
"Thankfully they were able to get here it seems like fairly quickly," said Atwood.
Firefighters went door to door clearing the building. An elderly couple had to be helped out.
Another resident suffered minor burns.
"We did transport one for a minor burn. She was a resident. (The burn) was on her forearm and on to her back," said Amy Maxwell, Hamilton County Ems.
Firefighters used wet towels and plenty of water to fight through the heat.
A few were treated for heat exhaustion, as others worked to put out hot spots.
The fire destroyed at least 8 units. Several more were damaged by smoke or water, leaving 24 families without a home.
The local red cross opened a shelter at Red Bank Baptist Church to help those families.
The American Red Cross says they may have other units. If not, we've got case workers who can work with them to find them a more permanent solution.
Meredith Atwood is hoping to stay with friends, as she comes to grips with what was lost.
"The blessing is it seems like no one is hurt, but it's definitely hard to see your stuff more than likely be lost," said Atwood.
Fire crews stayed on scene into the evening to make sure all hot spots were out,to avoid the fire re-igniting.
There is still no word on what started the fire, or the dollar amount of damage it caused.
Twenty-four families will be staying in hotels or with family members Friday night after a massive fire broke out at The Chalet Apartment Friday afternoon in Red Bank.
A resident at The Chalet Apartments was swimming at the pool when he noticed heavy smoke coming from a third floor apartment.
While more than 75 firefighters responded to the scene Walden's Ridge Emergency Services, Dallas Bay VFD, Signal Mountain Fire Department, Soddy Daisy Fire Department, Rossville Fire Department, East Ridge Fire Department, Highway 58 VFD and Lone Oak Fire Department were standing by at Signal Mountain and Walden's Ridge Emergency Services Fire Halls for any additional emergency calls.
HCEMS transported one female resident with minor burns to her back and forearm. No other injuries were reported.
The Red Bank Fire Department are investigating the cause of the fire. Damages are unknown at this time.
Fire officials say at least 6 to 8 apartments have fire damage or were destroyed. Several other apartments have water and smoke damage.
The American Red Cross and Hamilton County EMS say agencies will set up a shelter for displaced residents affected by the fire.
The Red Bank Fire Department is working a fire at the Chalet Apartments on Dayton Boulevard.
The fire broke our Friday afternoon in one of the buildings at the back of the complex.
It appears that eight or more units may be involved.
Firefighters had to break windows to get the blaze under control, and are not working between units to contain the fire.
Several residents were in their apartments when the fire broke out.
With temperatures in the mid-80's, firefighters are also battling the heat from the day as well as that of the fire. The safety gear the firefighters wear, being flame-proof, weighs close to 50 lbs.
Officials have called for additional firefighters and equipment from Mutual Aid to battle the blaze and smoke.
We have a crew at the scene and will bring you the latest details.


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Comic-Con 2013: Fox Will Bring 'The Wolverine,' 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' and a Surprise
20th Century Fox is one of the last studios to announce their Comic-Con 2013 plans, but they're promising that the wait was worth it by bringing not only 'The Wolverine' and 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' to Hall H, they're also going to bring a surprise.
Fox has just unveiled their Saturday presentation, which will be in Hall H starting at 4:15, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They'll be bring their most recent comic-book offering in 'The Wolverine,' which is due out July 26, and Hugh Jackman and director James Mangold will be on hand to talk about the film and show clips.
It will be followed by 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,' which will offer Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Keri Russell and director Matt Reeves talking about the film. Though the movie isn't due out until July 18, 2014, with the film in attendance that means the audience will either get to see some early footage or the film's first trailer.
But Fox has also announced a surprise something or other. There are two obvious options here: The first is that the audience will get to see something from 'X-Men: Days of Future Past,' which seems most likely as the film is due out May 23, 2014. The other option is that Fox has finally cast their leads for 'The Fantastic Four' and will announce/bring them out as their coup de grâce. A surprise makes this panel a must-attend, though surely most audiences will be camped out in Hall H that Saturday regardless. Whatever the surprise is, we'll be covering all the Comic-Con news as it's released.


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Today was a half-day at school, so I went into town to visit my local Brand Store. Once there, I found they were selling none other than the 2006 maxi-figs. I instantly bought Sir Adric (the red guy) right before my bemused friends' eyes.
Now if you remember from this thread, there's always a picture of the minifig sets inside the maxi-figs' instruction booklets. Sir Adric was the same.
So, I scanned the image and uploaded it to BrickShelf. Thus, here it is. The KK2 sets of 2006.
Enjoy! Now all we need are Viking scans...


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J.C. Penney is pleading publicly for its customers to come back to its stores, releasing a new commercial apologizing for a jumble of changes instituted by recently ousted chief executive Ron Johnson.
The 30-second video went live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter on Wednesday, featuring a soothing female voice and an array of images of beautiful young women floating about their daily lives.
"It's no secret, recently J.C. Penney changed," the ad goes. "Some changes you liked, and some you didn't. But what matters with mistakes is what we learn."
The narrator continues: "We learned a very simple thing: to listen to you, to hear what you need, to make your life beautiful. Come back to J.C. Penney. We heard you. Now we'd love to see you."
Reactions have flooded the retailer's social media sites. On YouTube, Jeff Klopfer commented that he's watched the video four times and nearly cried.
"JCP has been a part of my family's life for generations," he wrote. "Welcome back JCP!"
Another user, ArmyFtBall, was less forgiving.
"Return to being a family friendly store & your customers will come back," the user commented. "It has to be more than talk."
April has been tumultuous for J.C. Penney. Johnson left his post of a year and a half, replaced by his predecessor Myron E. Ullman III. Several other executives followed suit.
The department store chain took up a five-year, $1.75-billion loan from Goldman Sachs and drew $850 million from a $1.85 billion credit line. Billionaire financier George Soros announced via a regulatory filing that he took a 7.9% stake in the retailer.
On Tuesday, Moody's Investors Service downgraded J.C. Penney's rating, saying that the Goldman Sachs loan "will not solve JCP's longer term performance concerns nor reduce the level of anticipated cash burn at JCP over the next twelve months."
J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson is out
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From simple beginnings, Singapore has grown to become one of the key hubs in global transportation. Easy to get around—nowhere is more than an hour away—it's also an important and unusual market for all kinds of trucks. Kay Kong Swan (above and right) of leading logistics firm CWT explains how things get moved around in this city-state.
Singapore is perhaps the ultimate can-do country. From the taxi driver waiting in front of Changi Airport, to the hotel receptionist, to everybody you meet, the first word is, "Yes, can do! No problem!" The rags-to-riches saga of Singapore is well known: the separation from the Malaysian Federation in 1965 as a tiny city-state with no natural resources and an uncertain future; then its transformation into one of the most prosperous countries in the world, with a per-capita GDP that is in the top rank of nations. Things in Singapore work. Singapore also has the second-busiest port in the world, just behind Shanghai. Overlooking the loading and unloading of ships through the floor-to-ceiling windows of his office is Kay Kong Swan, CEO of Container & Steel Logistics Business for the CWT Group. Mr. Kay has been in the industry for the past 16 years. "Singapore has always been an entrepot," he says, referring to its role in importing, exporting and also reshipping goods. "It was set up in 1819 as a trading post by the British. And that is what we still are. Mr. Kay is charismatic, easy and just plain fun to interview. Everything is possible, Singapore style. "You need a truck with driver this afternoon for the photos? No problem. Why don't you take two? I will have them clean and shining in an hour. No problem."
CWT is one of Singapore's largest companies. Originally the letters stood for Container Warehousing Transportation, an ample description of the company's activities. Today, however, they stand for the more 21st-century Connecting World Trade. Which is also true. CWT was set up in 1970 as a private arm of the Port of Singapore Authority to provide warehousing and container trucking services. One of the earliest logistics and trucking companies in Singapore, CWT later diversified into other logistics and related services, including commodity logistics and supply-chain management, freight forwarding, engineering and financial services. CWT was first listed on the Singapore Exchange in 1993. Today, CWT operates in about 50 countries, offering integrated logistics solutions to worldwide customers. It connects customers to 120 ports around the world, and more than 1,200 inland destinations. CWT also owns and operates around 200 trucks in Singapore, many of them UD Trucks vehicles.CWT provides integrated logistics solutions to a wide range of customers from various industries. The list of complex and sophisticated value-adding services includes everything from the storage and repackaging of bulk goods to end-user specifications, to transport and even engineering solutions. While Singapore's strategic location is important, it takes many other factors to become a successful trading port, Mr. Kaysays. "The basis is the drive by the Singapore government, which from the beginning has been pushing the hub concept. First of all, you need first-class connectivity. We have that with two ports and a very strong airport. But you also need strong infrastructure. You need land productivity. You must deliver on time, every time. Our road system is fantastic—it takes about an hour or so to travel by truck from one end of the island to the other." While Mr. Kay doesn't mention it, you presumably also need a well-educated and disciplined workforce, which Singapore has. And, yes, that can-do attitude. The road system in Singapore is indeed fantastic. It's also remarkably uncongested for such a busy place—there are around five million people living in Singapore. One thing that in particular makes Singapore a very special truck and transportation market is that, without a Certificate of Entitlement (COE), you are not allowed to own a vehicle. This system in effect requires vehicle owners in Singapore to bid for the right to buy a motor vehicle, with the number of certificates deliberately restricted. Biddings are held bimonthly, with the prices varying from month to month depending on demand and supply. Roughly speaking, for an entry-level medium-duty truck, the current cost of the COE is about 80 percent of the price of the truck itself. The number of new trucks registered per year is rather stable at around 1,000. This makes Singapore one of the toughest truck markets in the world.
A CWT truck hauling an ISO tank - something like shipping container for liquids.
Not only are all major European and Japanese truck brands competing here—but with the COE system, it's a zero-sum game, where growth can only come with a loss by a competitor. The Singapore truck market is divided into "continental" (meaning European) and Japanese makers. The Japanese, with UD Trucks as one of the three biggest players, hold about eighty percent of the total. "Trucking here is exclusively short haul," Mr. Kay says. "You'll find everything from heavy- to light-duty trucks here, but you can reach anywhere on the island normally within an hour. Singapore-registered trucks seldom travel into Malaysia, so even the largest trucks rarely find themselves travelling on long-distance routes. "That means that the typical work day of our drivers consists of a large number of short trips," he continues. "The average is around ten trips per day. That means that the truck is idling a considerable part of the day, and the driver spend much more time waiting, compared to larger countries. Singapore is tropical, so good air conditioning and truck comfort are important." For these reasons, Mr. Kay says that CWT mainly chooses Japanese over continental. "It's not that European trucks are not good," he says. "They are very good for long hauls and they are often technically more sophisticated, but Japanese trucks fit our business better. Today most new trucks in our fleet are UD. Another reason is that ordinary drivers prefer simple-to-use and comfortable trucks." The voice of the driver is, in fact, very important for CWT. "Besides a good and reliable truck, the driver plays an important role in fulfilling deliveries, so we want to make sure that the driver has a good working environment when driving the truck. This is why when we plan to buy a truck, perhaps a new one from UD Trucks, we also ask for feedback from our drivers. They definitely have a say in the purchase process. We believe such engagement is mutually beneficial—it gives our drivers perceived ownership of the truck and helps optimize their working conditions, which in turn boosts work productivity." CWT's relationship with UD Trucks goes back many years. In recent years, however, CWT has been buying more UD trucks than the vehicles of other makers.
Mr. Kay explains that this is for reasons that go beyond just the vehicle. "The prices are almost same for all Japanese trucks," he says. "The features are also rather similar. The differentiation, and the most important part for us, is in the aftersales service and support. I think UD Trucks is doing this very well. It helps that their service center is here in the Jurong area, only a short trip away. That means that the turnaround time is shorter. "The economy of scale—UD Trucks being one of the biggest Japanese truck brands here—also means that spare parts are more readily available," he continues. "But the pivotal event was UD's introduction of Euro 4 emission standard trucks in 2006. We knew this was coming, but UD was much faster than other makers. They went directly from Euro 2 to Euro 4, leapfrogging Euro 3. CWT wants to be a first-mover in our industry, and I like doing business with other first-movers. That's when our working relationship with UD Trucks became much closer. It helped us to get ahead."


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Welcome to the Town of Elon's official website. Elon is a beautiful town located in Alamance County in the Piedmont area of Central North Carolina and the home of Elon University. Elon is a town that is rich with history and small-town charm, but is also a progressive community and a great place to call home. Please select an option on the left to discover more about our town.


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- Jun 20:
- Sam Carter ordered to stay away from cops, DA, judge in Mapleton elk trial over unspecified 'concern'
- Jun 3:
- Sam Carter, ex-Boulder cop, convicted on all counts in Mapleton elk trial
- May 29:
- Brent Curnow testifies in Mapleton elk trial that he believed he did nothing wrong
- May 28:
- Sam Carter's attorney: Ex-cop 'not guilty of anything' in killing of Mapleton elk
A Boulder County sheriff's deputy testified Friday that ex-cop Sam Carter told him a "lie" by saying he had orders to shoot an elk in a Boulder neighborhood because it was injured in an accident.
After taking the stand in Carter's trial, Deputy Jeff George said Carter had discussed the elk with him prior to shooting it in Boulder's Mapleton Hill neighborhood Jan. 1, 2013.
"He mentioned on approximately two occasions that there was a bull elk up in the Mapleton Hill area seen harassing dogs and people," George said.
Carter, 37, is facing charges including attempting to influence a public official, tampering with evidence, official misconduct, illegal possession of a trophy elk and unlawful taking of a big game animal after he shot the elk while on duty.
The trial centers on whether the shooting was a plot to kill a beloved trophy elk and cover it up, or an officer euthanizing an aggressive and injured animal.
George said he met with Carter and a few other officers for coffee before going on shift the night the elk was shot, and he said Carter told him he was going to go look for the elk.
"The way that I interpreted it, Sam had authorization to put the elk down if he saw it," George said.
George said he got a text from Carter telling him he had located the elk. When he arrived on the scene, he said he was "very surprised" at how big the dead elk was. When asked by prosecutor Fred Johnson if Carter appeared to be "proud" of the kill, George said yes, and said the photo Carter took with the elk was "something out of a hunting magazine."
After helping load the elk into the truck of Brent Curnow, another former Boulder officer, George left the scene. He said he was "shocked" the next morning to see the elk all over the news and immediately called his supervisors.
"Did you think something was up?" Johnson asked George, to which he replied, "Absolutely."
George said he did not notice any injuries on the elk aside from the gunshot and saw no evidence of a car accident. When asked by Johnson if he believed Carter's initial story that the elk had been injured in an accident, George said that, in his opinion, "It was a lie."
George also said in talking to Carter about where he was when he fired on the elk, Carter failed to account for the houses and sidewalk in his line of fire.
"It was a very dangerous shot," George said.
He testified that on previous occasions Carter had told him that if the Sheriff's Office ever had an elk carcass, "He'd like to have it."
'Didn't like sergeants knowing where he was'
Boulder police officer Melanie Patterson, who also had coffee with Carter and George that day, said she thought Carter was just going to "go look at it." When she saw the story the next morning about the elk being shot, she texted Carter and he acknowledged he had shot it. Patterson said initially she was not surprised.
"I figured if officer Carter put that elk down, he had a legitimate reason to do so," Patterson said.
Patterson said she assumed Carter would tell a sergeant about the elk, but when she came to the police station the next day her supervisors were still trying to figure out who had shot the animal.
Boulder police Sgt. Alastair McNiven also testified Friday that he talked to Carter twice in the hours after the shooting and that Carter never mentioned shooting the elk, something he said he would have "expected" Carter to tell him.
Patterson said she initially supported Carter but felt misled after media reports came out of the texts between Carter and Curnow.
She also said Carter told her he had learned how to disable his GPS and even offered to show her how to do it in her police vehicle.
"He didn't like certain sergeants knowing where he was," Patterson said.
Ted McEldowney, emergency communications manager for Boulder police and fire, said there was evidence on the dashboard of Carter's unit that indicated a person had been moving it and had been "yanking" the GPS antennae cord in and out.
'We just shoot them'
On cross-examination, Patterson did say she had previously helped Carter and Curnow pick up a deer carcass after it was hit by a car. Carter and Curnow were on duty at the time and Patterson was not, and she came in Carter's truck to pick up the deer.
In a separate incident, federal police officer Pete Rodriguez testified that, in 2008, while on patrol at Boulder's National Institute of Standards and Technology, he encountered a deer stuck in a fence but "very alive."
Rodriguez said he called out for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, but Carter showed up instead and, upon getting out of the car, reached for his weapon.
"I said, 'Whoa, what are you doing?' and he said, 'We just shoot them,'" Rodriguez testified. "But I told him, 'We're not going to shoot no deer tonight.'"
Carter's attorney, Marc Colin, on cross-examination pointed out that Rodriguez described the scene in a report as a "murder scene" due to blood coming from the deer's antlers, which were still in velvet.
"So what Mr. Carter saw was a deer hanging upside down, thrashing around with blood everywhere?" Colin said.
The trial is expected to last several more days.
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