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Members of the AHS FFA clowned around while also participating during this past weekend's Texas Stampede at the Allen Event Center. / Photo courtesy of Stacy Schertz
From staff reports
Published: Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:12 PM CST
Allen FFA corrals honors
Allen FFA was represented at the district FFA leadership development event contest on Nov. 6 at Anna High School. The students trained many hours to prepare for the contest and enjoyed having two teams advance to the area contest on Saturday at Prosper High School.
The district results are as follows:
Senior Skills: Fourth-place team - Sydney Cooper, Kelly Richards, Samantha Alaw, Jackie Fruit
Radio Broadcast: Kyla Cross, Mariah Dickson,Anabelle Yoder
Greenhand FFA Quiz: Third-place team - Maresa Cooper (Fourth-highest individual of all participants in district) Gloria Cruz, Allison Nguyen, Kayla Persyn
Senior Quiz: 10th-place team - Jackie Fruit, Reagan Koiner, Katelyn Westephal
Ag Advocacy: First-place team (Advancing to Area Contest) - Katelyn Westephal, Austin Butler, Sydney Calton, Will Norton
Senior Creed: Sixth place- Stephanie Jackson
Public Relations: Team Members - Katarina Payton, Lauren Selph, Haley Knight, Chloe Brannon
Ag Issues: Second-place team (Advancing to Area) - Jake Barnes, Brittney Borserine, Ashleigh Frost, Jordan Nickal, Victoria Smith, Sarah Tracey, Erin Wash
Job Interview: Eighth place- Jake Barnes
Sweepstakes (Overall) Allen High School FFA - Second Place
A conflicting account
Did Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald know each other before President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas? Who was the unidentified "Babuska Lady" seen in Abraham Zapruder's film on the other side of the street filming the events? Where is her film?
Beverly Oliver, once a friend of Jack Ruby, a singer at Ruby's Carousel Club and the adjacent Colony Club, and co-author of Nightmare in Dallas, shares startling revelations about Kennedy's assassination based on her riveting personal experiences at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the Allen Public Library. Co-author Coke Buchanan will also be on hand.
On Nov. 22, 1963, Garland native Beverly Oliver was a 17-year-old teenager who was suddenly thrust into a pivotal chapter in American history. Her story of this historical event begins in the summer of that same year, when she accompanied Jack Ruby to New Orleans where she met Mafia bosses Johnny Roselli and Carlos Marcello. Shortly after that, she recalls Ruby introducing her at his Dallas nightclub, the Carousel Club, to Lee Harvey Oswald as a friend of his.
Oliver shares in her story that on Thursday evening, Nov. 21, after having dinner with Jack Ruby at the Egyptian Lounge, she accompanied him to the plush Cabana Motor Hotel where an owner of various Pepsi-Cola franchises was hosting a lavish party. After dancing and socializing, Ruby and Beverly departed, heading to different destinations and into the pages of history. Beverly went to Fort Worth and Jack is believed to have returned to his nightclub. These two friends never saw each other again. When asked to describe Ruby, Beverly responded, "Complex, but he was always a gentleman with me."
Oliver states that she was the infamous and mysterious "Babushka" lady seen standing on the south side of Elm Street when President Kennedy was assassinated the following day. She was therefore one of the closest witnesses to the fatal shot that killed the president.
To be an eyewitness to this event is significant enough, but that her story conflicts with the Warren Commission's account of what happened that day is of much greater interest. Further, she claims that she filmed the event with her new movie camera but three days later, two men who identified themselves as government agents confiscated her film and never returned it, even after repeated requests.
Come hear the intriguing story of Beverly Oliver's experiences surrounding the Kennedy assassination, knowing Jack Ruby personally and meeting Lee Harvey Oswald.
Co-author Coke Buchanan serves as director of the Center for Indigenous Culture, Center for Global and Local Outreach, and Center for Spirituality with the Memnosyne Foundation.
After the program, the authors will have their books available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by Bach to Books, this program is free and no reservations are required.
Village Rewards
Now area consumers can shop at a place that values their business and rewards their purchase - every time they shop or dine. Shoppers can join the new Village Rewards program and get instant shopping and dining rewards for every purchase made at The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview.
To join, Text REWARDS to 635-66 and get the free Village Rewards Best Buzz app - it's available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices. Then scan the Village Rewards QR code and your Village Rewards are just a tap away. Simply scan the receipt every time you make a purchase or dine at any of The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview restaurants and the rewards will come right to your phone. No cards, no coupons - just all your rewards right there on your phone. Members also get special rewards and offers up to five times per month and have the opportunity to enter to win great prizes like shopping sprees, event tickets and free gifts!
Holiday Toy Drive
Beginning Sunday and running through Dec. 11, please drop off new, unwrapped toys at participating locations and help those in need in the community by donating to the Villages Holiday Toy Drive, benefitting Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive and help brighten the holidays for children in the area who have been abused or neglected. Donations bins will be set up at events throughout the season as well as at The Village at Fairview Management Office and at participating retailers. Shoppers can visit
for a complete list of donation drop-off locations.
Sounds of the season
Music makes the holidays merry and there is plenty of music for the whole family at The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview, from strolling carolers to school choirs to holiday spinners - and just about everything in between. Visit
for a complete schedule and regular updates.
Kaleidoscope of Dreams Tree Lighting
On Friday at 7 p.m. there will be the first Kaleidoscope of Dreams light show at The Village at Fairview. Enjoy free entertainment, free cookies and cocoa for the first 200 children, sponsored by La Duni Latin Kitchen and dulce. Also, get ready to welcome The Big Guy to The Village at Fairview! One lucky child will be selected from the audience by The Big Guy himself and invited on stage to officially start the show. Representatives from KLAK will be on hand to help celebrate. Remember to bring a new unwrapped toy for the Holiday Toy Drive benefitting Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Kaleidoscope of Dreams Light Show
Beginning Saturday and running through Jan. 4 every night from 5-9 p.m., come see one of the largest holiday light shows in North Texas! Enjoy 250,000 sparking LED lights that are sure to put you in the holiday state of mind at The Village at Fairview, Macy's Fountain entrance.
The Village at Allen Community Tree Lighting
Help officially start the holiday season at The Village at Allen on Saturday at 7 p.m. at The Grove! Representatives from KLTY will be on hand to help celebrate. Enjoy a performance by the Ereckson Middle School Ovation Show Choir, free treats for the first 200 children, sponsored by Bliss Cupcakes & Confections, and an appearance by The Big Guy. Remember to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Holiday Toy Drive benefitting Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Photos with The Big Guy
It's a hallmark of the Holiday Season that kids look forward to all year: a visit and a photo with The Big Guy! This season, The Big Guy can once again be found inside the warmth and comfort of a Real Bookstore at The Village at Fairview. As in years past, The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview will be offering the virtual line queue. This system allows people to reserve a place in line via website, via text message, or in person at the photo set without having to actually stand in line. Once people are in the queue, they are given a return time so they can do some shopping or grab a bite to eat while they wait. Text "SANTA" to 775-200-XMAS (9627), visit
, or stop by a Real Bookstore starting Saturday to reserve a place in the virtual line.
Hours for The Big Guy:
Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Nov. 23-24 11 a.m. -8 p.m.
Nov. 25 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Nov. 26 - Nov. 29 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Nov. 30 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Dec. 1 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dec. 2 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dec. 3-6 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Dec. 7-8 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Dec. 9 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dec. 10-13 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Dec. 14-23 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Dec. 24 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Breaks 3-4 p.m. daily
AHS FFA pancake breakfast
The Allen High School FFA is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Dec. 15 at the AHS Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased on site or via email at
Historical marker being erected
The unveiling of the Collin County Historical Marker for the community of Winningkoff is 10 a.m. Saturday at the original site of the Winningkoff School and Blythe Chapel.
The actual location is 745 Winningkoff Road; the marker will be placed near the base of the Lucas Water Tower at the Winningkoff site. From Country Club Road, travel east on Blondy Jhune to Winningkoff Road and continue on E. Winningkoff Road. The water tower will be in view to locate the site.
For information, call 972-345-8857 or email
Entries sought for Christmas Parade
Entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Allen Rotary Christmas Parade. The parade, which is sponsored by the Allen Sunrise and Allen Noon Rotary Clubs, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, starting at 2 p.m.
Local youth groups, schools, churches, businesses and community organizations are welcome to march or enter a float in this year's parade. Group entry fees are $40 for nonprofits and $50 for commercial businesses through Nov. 19. The fee is $50 after Nov. 19 with the final entry deadline at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Proceeds from the parade help offset expenses and fund charitable Rotary projects in the community.
Entry forms are available online at
. Completed forms should be delivered or mailed to 101 W. McDermott.
The grand marshal for the 2012 Allen Rotary Christmas Parade will be Mrs. Connie Rodenbaugh, a long-time Allen resident and community volunteer. The honoree is the wife of the late city of Allen Mayor Don Rodenbaugh and a member of the family that owns Allen's oldest business - Rodenbaugh's Appliances.
The parade route will begin at Cedar and St. Mary Streets and proceed south to the Main Street. The parade will head west on Main to Allen Drive and then north on Allen Drive to the traffic circle at St. Mary's Drive. A grand prize will be awarded along with "best of" awards in 11 different categories. The theme for this year's parade will be "A Season of Giving."
For information visit
Girl Scouts share the warmth
Mattress retailer Sleep Experts announces its ninth-annual Share the Warmth Blanket Drive and asks families to drop off new or gently used blankets at any store location, now through Thanksgiving. Items collected during the drive will be distributed to local nonprofits that share a mission of helping homeless families become self-sufficient. North Texas beneficiaries are Interfaith Housing Coalition in Dallas, Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth and The Samaritan Inn in Collin County.
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will participate in Share the Warmth for a second year by collecting blankets in their communities throughout the Dallas, Collin and Denton County areas and dropping them at Sleep Experts' stores. This year the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains are joining the efforts and will collect items in the Fort Worth area. The blankets will then be distributed to the three nonprofit groups to help their families keep warm this winter season.
"The Presbyterian Night Shelter provides daily care to over 575 Tarrant County men, women, and children," said Toby Owen, executive director of Presbyterian Night Shelter. "As we approach winter, it is so important that we have warm clothes and warm blankets for all that utilize our shelter. This gift of warmth will really make a difference this holiday season."
In addition to blankets, Sleep Experts accepts donations of other new and gently used comfort items including sheets, pillows, comforters and towels. For store locations, visit
SA implementing smartphone giving
This holiday season, The Salvation Army will give people a new way to donate to its traditional red kettles at more than 400 locations across the DFW area. Between Nov. 2 and Christmas Eve, the red kettle stands will display two QR codes - one for a $5 donation and one for a $10 donation - that can be made by scanning the codes with a smartphone.
Amy Grant speaking at luncheon
Contemporary Christian music's first major crossover success, Amy Grant, will be the keynote speaker at The Salvation Army's Annual Doing The Most Good Luncheon on Thursday at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. In addition to sharing her story, Grant will also sing a few songs. For information, call 214-637-8254 or visit
Online Red Kettle
From now through Christmas Eve, anyone and everyone can raise donations for The Salvation Army by setting up their own Online Red Kettle at
. This is a convenient way to make a community impact without leaving the comfort of home.
Salvation Army collecting Christmas gifts
Through the popular Angel Tree program, The Salvation Army will collect donated Christmas gifts to distribute to more than 50,000 children and senior citizens in the DFW area. The gifts will be collected at 10 local shopping malls, as well as at companies and churches that operate Angel Trees on-site so their employees and members can easily participate.
World Trade Center survivor to speak at FirstChurch
World Trade Center survivor Sujo John is scheduled to speak at First United Methodist Church Plano at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The event is free and open to all.
Sujo John was on the 81st floor of Tower I when the first airliner exploded into flames just above his office. Sujo, whose pregnant wife's office was in Tower II, recounts the details of the incredible events he witnessed during his narrow escape from death.
His inspiring story has been covered by The New York Times, British Broadcasting Company, The Times of London, the Associated Press, the 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Daystar Television, Charisma Magazine, Billy Graham Specials and other national and international media.
Sujo has spoken nationwide and around the world to hundreds of thousands since Sept. 11, 2001.
Additional information can be found at
, or call 972-423-4506.
Dallas Wind Symphony comes home
When the Dallas Wind Symphony performs at the Allen Performing Arts Center on Dec. 16, it will be like a homecoming for many of the musicians. Nearly half of the members of the 50-piece ensemble call Collin County home.
"We have musicians who play the oboe, clarinet, horn, and saxophone who live in Allen, McKinney, Plano, and Frisco," said Dallas Wind Symphony founder and executive director Kim Campbell. "Our principal trumpet teaches at Wylie High School. Even our operations director lives in McKinney. When we first floated the idea of performing in Allen, they were all excited at the opportunity to perform for their friends and neighbors in the community where they live."
The Dallas Wind Symphony is a concert band, comprised of woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments. Hailed as America's leading professional wind band, the Dallas Wind Symphony has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and gained critical acclaim around the world. Founded in 1985, the group first performed in Collin County last July 4, bringing their popular Star-Spangled Spectacular concert to the new Performing Arts Center at Allen High School.
They will return to Allen with a family-friendly matinee at 2 p.m. on Dec. 16 with Horns for the Holidays, a fun-filled concert of Christmas favorites.
"Allen is such a band-loving town." Campbell said. "We'll have the world's largest high school band, partnering with America's best professional band. How cool is that? I'm in awe of the band program here, and just delighted with the new Performing Arts Center. That's a hall many cities would envy."
Campbell cited Allen ISD Fine Arts Director Anthony Gibson and Allen High School band director Charles Pennington as catalysts for the DWS concerts.
"Our Dallas Wind Symphony musicians teach private lessons to lots of students in Allen, Frisco and McKinney. These concerts will also give our musicians a chance to perform with those students. Brass players from the Allen High School Eagle Band will play side-by-side with our brass and percussion during our traditional pre-concert fanfare," Campbell said. "Charles Pennington has agreed to conduct the fanfares at both of our Allen concerts, and we're working with him on plans for some surprises at our March concert at the Meyerson Symphony Center, too."
Tickets for the Dec. 16 concert are available through the Dallas Wind Symphony website,
, or by calling 214-428-2263.
Discover a healthier you
Join the Allen Public Library for a series of six monthly programs where health- and fitness-related topics will be explored and taught by expert practitioners and instructors.
It is free for adults. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome if space permits. Visit
or contact Debbie Vavra at 214-509-4913,
or Kara Phillips at 214-509-4905
Buster Keaton Film Festival
This is your rare opportunity to experience the full grandeur of the silent film era. The Allen Public Library's free Buster Keaton Silent Film Festival comes complete with a live theatrical organ accompaniment, once considered an integral part of the cinematic experience.
Movies for the Buster Keaton Silent Film Festival will be shown at 7 p.m. every Tuesday in November and will include historical-style organ performances, by the esteemed organist Benjamin Kolodziej, who composed the original scores for this event.
In addition, each movie will be introduced by a noted film historian. A discussion will follow after the screening.
Chapel organist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Kolodziej is also an adjunct lecturer in sacred music at Perkins School of Theology. Since 1999, he has also been organist and Director of Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Plano, where he oversees an active music ministry that includes several choirs and two concert series. He is also currently dean of the Dallas Chapter of American Guild of Organists.
The film lineup is as follows:
Nov. 20
- One Week, 1920 (19 min) and The Navigator, 1924 (59 min) Presented by Jim Caldwell, adjunct professor on audio acquisition in the Cinema/Television Department of the Meadows School of the Arts at SMU.
Nov. 27
- The General, 1926 (75 min) Presented by Allen Public Library Director Jeff Timbs, a film enthusiast since childhood who developed a deep appreciation for the visual poetry of images moving without words.
The theater organ is provided by the North Texas Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society.
The Allen Public Library is located at 300 N. Allen. Drive. For information, call 214-509-4911.
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Do I really, really need to move to SASS?
I follow this, and similar sites regularly and I've learned so much from them that I feel I need to pay Chris. :-) However one area where I'm still not clicking is SASS/LESS and the like. These, days in Chris' posts it seems to be a given that you are using it. However I'm wondering if it's really something I need.
I am a full time professional web designer but 98% of my work consists of sites with less than 20 PHP/HTML pages. I've worked on large/team projects but they are rare for me. Also (don't hate) I primarily use Dreamweaver for all my design. I hand scrub the code, add proper comments and make sure the end result comes out W3C compliant...but I just don't get the need for SASS. What am I really missing here?
I've seen Chris posts and the many comments on the virtues of it but I've yet to be sold on how this will really save me any discernible time. I have a starting template I use so that within 10 minutes the bare framework of most of my sites are built (including the CSS and using prefixfree).
I'm not trying to be stubborn here, I've just yet to be convinced that moving to something like SASS is going to "rock my world" on these sub-20-page sites.
Any thoughts would be appreciated...and hopefully something beyond "SASS ROCKS!"
In a word, no. (JMHO) I would try to persuade you away from Dreamweaver, however ;)
My personal favorite feature of SASS/Compass is the nesting..for example, styling anchor tags
a { text-decoration: none; color: blue; &:hover, &:focus { text-decoration: underline; color: green; } }
same thing with nesting media queries..
.container { .content { ... } aside { ... } @media screen and ( min-width: 500px ) { .content { ... } aside { ... } } }
Besides the nesting which @ChrisP already mentioned, I really like variables and mixins. With those you can specify things like colors and often used elements in one place and if you have to change them later on, you jsut have to adjust them ONCE and it will change within the entire project.
Example for variables:
$blue: #3bbfce; $margin: 16px; .content-navigation { border-color: $blue; color: darken($blue, 9%); } .border { padding: $margin / 2; margin: $margin / 2; border-color: $blue; }
Even if you have the extra step to compile (which can be atuomated with software like Codekit) you save a huge amount of time if changes occur.
I like the concept of variables but with a sub-20 page site if the client wants to change from red to blue, we are talking 2-3 minutes worth of work to change the styles. Doesn't really seem to be a time saver there...or am I missing it?
May not save much time, but instead of searching through your stylesheet to find all the #00F's and replace them with #F00's, it's much easier to change the variable at the top of your document once. It drops your 2-3 minutes worth of work down to 2-3 seconds.
It's not really necessary, and don't feel inclined to use it if you don't want to. No need to feel guilty about not seeing the value of it....yet.
The thing with SASS is, in my opinion, at first it does look like it's more work, or at least a little more complex, BUT if you try it a few times, that's when you see how it can serve you -- even for small sites. It's something you have to try yourself and then I can almost guarantee you'll like it. Myself, I do use it even for static 1-2 page sites. Just because I'm already very used to it, and even on that level, it saves me some dev time.
Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it, try it a little bit and see if you think it's useful.
What is a good book to learn about SASS? I think I'll have to get in to it. It looks like it could be very usefull, especially if a client says I want that colour a bit lighter.
I'm a very newbie web designer, but want to get into a lot of different things. Really want to get into WordPress theme creating.
@FragaGeddon, I'd look into SASS w/ Compass, I don't have a book to recommend, but the site has all the documentation to get you started.
I'm dealing with the same dilemma right now, but I'm more convinced to learn it merely because I want to stay somewhat on top of things regarding front end development. I don't even do this full time anymore and don't want to, but I've read enough talk about it that I'm convinced it's the way to go.
(but the learning curve to take it all in, is always hard to justify, in a sense).
Variables in stylesheets rock. I have an _vars.scss file in all my projects, so I stack stuff in there like gutter sizes, colours etc. Then can just jump in, switch something out and recompile, no faffing about changing multiple lines of code.
If you need help getting started, here is a screencast that gets you going in just a few minutes:
I understand your reluctance to spend the time getting up to speed but soon enough your templates will be updated and it will be second nature to you.
Do you NEED to upgrade now for 20 page sites ... no. But, if you stay in the coding game you will have to upgrade sooner or later. May as well be now.
Of course you don't have to. But seriously, the barrier to entry is actually way lower than it seems. Especially if you're working alone a project. You can just start with one feature for a project, and get used to it that way. That's how I started with preprocessors (with Less--I've since repented :). I found that it felt really natural, and was easy to move on from there. I still don't use it to it's full potential all of the time, but it's really easy to cherry-pick the parts that are going to help you most with any given project.
I noticed that you said that you are using Dreamweaver in your day to day work flow. A few of my buds that use DW are also using PC's for general dev. If you are on a PC you might take a look at using something easy to configure like less first. It's really easy to get going with and you could start with just using the local JS file that they provide. Once you decide that you are into LESS, you could either go further down that rabbit hole, or move over to SASS
For me, variables and nesting in SCSS is the selling point. And with Codekit you don't have to switch over to the web browser for a reload. I have a Safari window to the left and the code editor (Chocolat) to the right.
To me, it's like learning an entirely new language. I'm already familiar with CSS, and learning how to use all these crazy variables and mixins just seems like a lot of work for a little extra convenience.
If I were starting an entirely new site, I'd definitely give SASS a try, though
I have the same thing :D I should look at SASS but I don't really have time atm. Love the idea of vars though :)
I am testing SASS (and LESS) right now as well. Pre - processors have several benefits (which have been mentioned already) but they also have several drawbacks:
(1) You need to install and setup additional things on your computer. You need to do this on every computer you use for work. Plain CSS can be edited with even the most basic editor (e.g. Notepad) which means you can work on them from any computer even if you don't have access to your own workstation.
(2) If you work with other people then EVERYONE should use the same pre - processor (this includes your clients if they might tweak the CSS code). CSS is a universal standard. SASS is not.
(3) Currently most editors do not support SASS. Those that do (most of them with plugins, which might not work when new versions of the editor are released) do so in a limited way. For example they might color code your SASS but code hinting and auto-complete might not work as good as with CSS (or they might not be available at all)
(4) Debugging your CSS code (e.g. with Firebug) becomes less direct and you might have to install yet more things on your computer to overcome this issue.
You have to weight the pros and cons and decide if pre processors are for you. For a website with 20 pages I doubt that SASS will actually help you. Then again, if you have some extra time available, you might try SASS out for a project just to learn the technology.
If the popularity of pre processors continues to increase then many of the above issues (editors, debugging etc) might be resolved in the next 1-2 years. At that time we might also know which pre processor will "win", so you will not have to waste your time learning a pre processor that will soon die.
Finally, as somebody else said, if you are on Windows try LESS first. I found no good apps to compile SASS on windows, while i really like SimpLess for Less. Not only it compiles your code, but it also uses prefixr, which means you don't need to use mixins to get cross-browser support. You just enter the standard CSS rules in your Less code and SimpLess will add vendor specific prefixes if and when needed.
@Zoom A response
1) Yuh you need to install the preprocessor, but chances are your already setting up some kinda of development server on your own machine and its not hard to install. You can edit it with notepad all you need to do is compile it at some point, you can edit the output css by hand aswell if your away from a comiplers
2) While its good practice to be on the same page about what preprocessor your using in a development team yes but not essential, As for not using it incase the client decides to change something later on if you apply that logic you shouldn't use any third party libraries in designs either.
3) Syntax support for editors is like alot of things, you ain't always going to have it available, doesn't mean you shouldn't use it, Probably quite alot of editors don't support html5 syntax either. And the really liked code editors do support Sass, either way you should use Scss syntax, which is basically CSS with the added options of Sass functionallity available i.e. you can copy and paste a css file into a scss and it will compile (unless you've not got your css correct)
4) Debugging, while it may add a extra layer of complexitity benifits are greater, plus you can get an addon for firebug that allows you to debug to scss, plus with sass you can compile the code with line-number comments automatically making it easy to reference what piece of code has generated what rules in the css.
And tbh I doubt either Less or Scss will die in the next 1-2 years, twitter bootstrap uses less and its a fairly popular framework, but there are sass versions out there. There are aother sass frameworks out there too, like zurb, plus sass has compass a fairly extensive library of extra functionality
If you or somebody else edits the CSS directly then you will have to incorporate all those changes to your SASS file before you can continue working. Otherwise when you recompile your SASS all those other edits will be overwritten.
Pre processors do not allow you to do anything more than what you can already do with plain CSS. Their main "selling point" is convenience and speed of coding. Unfortunately using pre processors currently also results in several inconveniences (need for compilers and additional apps) and things that can reduce your coding speed (less than ideal support in editors and IDEs when compared with plain CSS).
So it is not about if you can or can't do something. You can do everything you want with a per-proccessor and without one. It is about how convenient and fast it is to do something and a pre processor is not always the right answer. The right answer depends on the project (how big?), on the way you code (what level of support does your favorite editor / IDE have for SASS?) and how much of the power of the pre processor you actually need.

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Testimonies: Broken-Heart |
"I awoke this morning with such a wonderful sense of freedom and wholeness after the ministry last night. I feel some of the major splintered wounds in my soul have been identified, forgiven, cleansed and integrated. I am so thankful to God for my Healing Rooms family, the team who ministered to me and the team of intercessors. I am thankful for their commitment to seeing people released into their covenant and for the clear confirmation of mine last night!! The words of an old song "I can feel the Love of God in this place, I receive your goodness, I receive your grace, I delight myself at your table, O God, you do all things well, just look at our lives!" were ringing in my spirit as I awoke. I hadn't heard those words for years! Thank you Lord. Bronwyn" - Bronwyn P. on March 25th, 2013 | |
"I recently went to the Healing Rooms for Terraforming. That was the instruction from the Lord, along with a mental picture of my sister's grave. The issues dealt with were rebellion, doubt and unbelief, and resentment. The two factors that left the most impression, from the session, were the need to forgive myself and reintegration of splinters of myself. Since that time I am different. I the most complete and whole I have ever been. I have had another session of Terraforming since, which dealt with the remnant of rejection, an issue dealt with a long time ago. Now that I am more whole I realize that I need to learn how to live this way, so I have asked the lord for wisdom. There are many ways to pray but my recent experience of Terraforming prayer has for me been a very positive one. Colin" - Colin S. on March 5th, 2013 | |
"Even while I was waiting, before going in for prayer, God gave me a picture of myself as a young girl sitting at His feet. His loving hand came over my head and He said It's going to be alright. How reassuring was that! God had given the prayer team words that were exactly me so we knew where to start. Up came the dark past from my childhood when I was 8 or 9 years old. I had been abused and taken advantage of by my brother and older men. I was able to forgive them all by the Blood of the Lamb. My childhood and teenage years have been restored back to me. Oh! How thankful I am for my wonderful Saviour, Jesus. Janelle" - Janelle C. on January 22nd, 2013 | |
"I was about to give up on my marriage. Came to healing rooms and received Holy Spirit inspired prayer and scripture. Was then led to attend Discovery program and through prayer my husband attended also, all the walls, hurts, and anger were removed. We could see each other's hearts and the love and attraction was back. We both know only with God can we stay in this place, and that it's a daily walk. I am here again tonight to remove any strongholds that would hinder this process. I was giving wonderful prayer and visions from the team. Thank you for your giving and love." - Carrmon on February 11th, 2012 | |
"I have been coming here asking God to reach my husband and tonight after a year he asked me if he can come to the healing rooms! We have had several problems and on Sunday (yesterday) I told God that if he is who I am supposed to be with give me a sign not to give up and my husband got up and said let's go to the healing rooms and he is here! Praise be to God!" - Lisa on February 20th, 2012 | |
"Growing up; I seen domestic violence between my parents. As I got older I kept things to myself, I learned not to trust anyone; but always spoke to God about my problems. My parents recently got divorce and I felt like it was my fault. As, the prayer team prayed the Spirit of the Lord moved over me and released me from all guilt. For the first time it was confirmed that it wasn't my fault what happen to my parents relationship. Another, issue was in my familyline, witchcraft; I sensed the curse was officially broken today. I felt clean something on the inside changed my joy returned. A song rose up in my HEART." - Marie R. on June 21st, 2012 | |
"I started coming to the Healing Rooms back in Sept 2011. I came in with a heavy and hurting heart that I have carried around since I was a child. I've had this baggage with me since I was very little and had been deeply oppressed with such a heaviness. Finally in April of 2012, I came in and had a major breakthrough. I came in for prayer and one of the women asked me to repeat a prayer of forgiveness for my entire family and myself! That single prayer opened up such a freedom in my heart that I have only dreamt about! The stronghold have been broken, and I can now grow healthy in my relationship with Jesus. WOW!!! Such Freedom!! I am ever so grateful for the Healing Rooms and all the work they do for God. God is so loving and faithful. And yes, He hears our most heartfelt cries!" - Amber C. on May 1st, 2012 | |
"I thank God you are there for us! I have been going through one of the longest and most difficult trials ever. I was feeling so defeated and beat down and oppressed. Even though I believed God was there, somehow my prayers weren't availing much. Then I came to the Healing Room with a huge list of needs. My first was the need for a job for my husband. It had been 1 and half years since he lost his job, and we had no unemployment. I prayed and prayed but it felt like we had huge oppression over our lives that I could not break through. My answer came 1 month later when my husband started a new job! Thank you, Lord!! I also had issues with my family, and I believe the Lord is working that out because now I have a comfort I could not attain before. Through receiving prayer, the sense of forgiveness, love and peace has increased in my life letting me know I am not abandoned. He is doing an ongoing work, and I am trusting in it! I have a new sense of God's presence in, and with, me now. Thank you for being there and committing yourselves to praying for the body of Christ. _____________ My daughter was arrested for stolen property put in her car that she was unaware of. She had willingly met police and when she went to get her purse, the stolen property fell from her trunk. Many months later she went before the judge and had tremendous favor shown from the prosecutor and the judge. Everyone was amazed! Our lawyer was stunned by the mercy that had been shown by all. His comment was, "God is Great". My daughter agreed that it couldn't have gone any better. In coming to the prayer room I have received more than answered prayer. I have received comfort, peace, a renewed relationship with my Heavenly Father." - Patti S. on March 22nd, 2011 | |
"GOD HEALED MY HEART. I came into the Oxnard Healing Rooms stressed, broken hearted and really down. I felt the Lords' presence. He relieved me of stress and the weight that was on my shoulders. I am leaving with great peace and calmness that my prayers will be answered and all that needs to be forgiven will." - Fernado R. on December 15th, 2011 | |
"In July I came to the Healing Rooms for emotional healing from a bad marriage & divorce, and for physical healing of my elbow. I could hardly pick up a towel. While receiving prayer, the Lord spoke through the Team that I needed to let go of my bad marriage that I tried to physically hang on to. They prayed for healing of my elbow. With the understanding that my elbow was healed, fi I ever had pain I knew I needed ot 'let go' of hanging on emotionally. As soon as I did, the pain went away. I've not had any pain return for about 7 months! The Lord can heal anything! Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, God! Thank you, Healing Room volunteers." - N. O. on December 24th, 2009 | |
"Laura, Just got back....it's midnight Thursday night. God's peace, presence & love saw me through this. Thank you so much for your prayers & counsel. The Dentist was amazing! He cleaned all of my teeth, drilled & filled my wisdom tooth, removed the infected bone graft / cavitation, removed the broken tooth, & filled another small cavity. I was sedated & don't remember anything. The procedure lasted four hours. I didn't have any pain. Both he & his wife are Christians, the environment was nurturing & caring. The Lord really blessed me. My incredulous description to my dentist regarding the total absence of pain, bleeding or swelling brought a bemused response from him. He said, "I would think that would be a good thing." It was & is but I was told so many other things by other dentists. That I would need a pain killer twice as strong as Vicodin, that there would be bruising & swelling. I actually feel wonderful & have since the surgery was done. Removing that much infection has had a very positive effect on my body. My knee is fine! The trip home was much easier walking thru the airports. No stiffness or pain anywhere in my body! I'm going to work in the morning.I praise Him & thank Him for his goodness. " - Linda on August 2nd, 2009 | |
"Burdens were lifted off. Person receiving prayer experienced immediate freer breathing. The tangible peace of God was present. He felt better after receiving prayer for flu symptoms." - Anonymous on March 2nd, 2008 | |
"God has healed me emotionally, mentally and physically. I had a broken heart, wounded spirit and allergies/asthma, thyroid, and obesity. God has touched me multiple times in my heart cry to be whole and following after HIM with my whole heart, soul and mind." - Karen J. on May 4th, 2009 | |
"In the past 2 months we have seen an increase in visible physical healing: Lady came in with a walker, scheduled for knee surgery the following Monday. Knees completely healed, walked out without walker, no surgery needed. Man, age 42, came in for deliverance from crack/cocaine, which he had been using since he was 15 years old. Left saved, healed, and no withdrawal effects...Halleluiah Family of 9 renewed in their hope, love and life. Their testimony is our family is back together. We haven't felt this much love ever! A young mother left her abusive marriage, came to healing rooms for prayer and direction - left saved, and ready to believe Jesus love her, and her heart is ready to receive more of Him. Hope restored! Woman's cancer healed in her back." - Karen D. on November 12th, 2008 | |
"Every single word that was spoken in prayer was something that I have prayed about over the past month. Specific things were touched on that I had not shared, yet the Holy Spirit revealed them. While praying over my knees Laura specifically spoke about the blood flowing freely through my knees. I had not shared that I had blood clots. I know that healing began today in my soul. I am beginning a stronger more secure walk with my Lord. Unforgiveness was broken off and the tangible peace of God was ministered." - Debbie R. on April 6th, 2008 | |
"I came to the Healing Rooms today after having spent two days in the hospital CCU for heart pain. I still was having pain, but after prayer all the pain was gone!! The pain was the last of a broken heart from a very painful divorce. Jesus has healed my broken heart." - Joyce Parker on February 1st, 2006 | |
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Gluten-free folks can still enjoy pies, stuffing, and breads during the holidays?even though these foods are traditionally made with gluten-containing wheat flour?if they follow these tips for preparing them from Carol Fenster, a gluten-free cooking expert and blogger at CarolFensterCooks.com
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Gluten-free folks can still enjoy pies, stuffing, and breads during the holidays?even though these foods are traditionally made with gluten-containing wheat flour?if they follow these tips for preparing them from Carol Fenster, a gluten-free cooking expert and blogger at CarolFensterCooks.com
"Holiday traditions focus on our favorite foods, which are typically made with wheat. I developed gluten-free recipes to make them without wheat and also developed time-saving tips for busy cooks," says Fenster, author of Gluten-Free 101, a cookbook that uses gluten-free flours in place of wheat flour.
"No one should feel left out during this special season, especially at the dinner table," says Fenster. This includes the 3 million Americans with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition in which gluten damages the ability to absorb nutrients as well as the 18 million with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. "When you serve people the food they love (minus the harmful ingredients that make them sick) everyone is happy," she says. Fenster offers the following tips so everyone can safely indulge?especially in pie, stuffing, and bread?during the holidays.
Puzzled by Pie Crust?
For quick and easy assembly, make the gluten-free dough in a food processor and press it into a fluted-edge pie dish or tart pan with your fingertips. This makes a professional-looking pie crust without having to roll the dough with a rolling pin or make fancy shapes around the edges. To save time on the big day, shape the crust in the pan ahead of time and freeze, tightly-wrapped. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and add the filling on the morning of the dinner and bake. Or, buy a ready-made gluten-free pie crust, available at health food stores. "No one will know that your holiday pie?whether it's pumpkin, pecan, or mincemeat? took a shortcut," says Fenster, who has mastered these techniques after writing ten gluten-free cookbooks.
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Use your favorite recipe for stuffing, but use the same quantity of gluten-free bread instead. Stuffing texture is more dependent on the amount of liquid used and whether it is baked inside the bird or separately, rather than the type of bread, says Fenster. Trim crusts for more even browning, cut into cubes, and dry out in a 300 degree oven so the bread can better absorb liquids and the flavors from the seasonings, says Fenster. "Bake it in a dish like bread pudding, which is far easier than wrestling with packing it into the bird?and safer because the stuffing bakes more evenly," says Fenster.
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Instead of dinner rolls (which Fenster says are hard for beginning cooks to shape because gluten-free dough is very soft and sticky), make French baguettes which bake quickly because they are thin and narrow. For ease, assemble the dough in a food processor. Use a metal, spring-action ice cream scoop to drop uniform balls of dough into the three trenches of a French baguette pan, then shape the dough into long narrow logs with a wet spatula and let them rise. Pop them into the oven while the turkey rests. By the time the turkey is carved and the side dishes are done, the bread is ready for slicing, piping hot from the oven and tantalizing guests with its heavenly aroma.
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Happy Friday! We're supposed to be getting more snow this week so here are some movies playing this weekend at our favorite local movie theatre:
The Croods (PG)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
The world's very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world. Starring the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, and Emma Stone. Directed by Kirk De Mico and Chris Sanders.Olympus Has Fallen (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers. Starring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, and Aaron Eckhart. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day).
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone(PG-13)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
When a street magician's stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act - and their friendship - by staging their own daring stunt. Starring Steve Carrell, Steve Buscemi, Jim Carrey, and Olivia Wilde. Directed by Don Scardino.
Oz The Great and Powerful(PG)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one. Starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Mila Kunis. Directed by Sam Raimi.
Have a great weekend everyone! Stay warm.
How Kirk Sullivan Rose From An Assistant To Direct 'Dead Men.
Congrats to Kirk on Dead Men! Check out his hilarious and awesome short film THE COME UP above.
Here is our first in-house film project, an effort to use local talent and resources to see a short film through from concept to exhibition. Production of THE DEAL is part of our experimentation with endogenous growth theory; that doing is learning, and benefits the community. The movie stars Michael Fisher, John Kiedaisch, and Jon Fremante. It was shot in the summer of 2012 with DSLR cameras, a skeleton crew, and a little less than 500 bucks.
THE DEAL is a 23 minute short film shot entirely on location in Lake Placid, NY, using regional talent and local resources. The motivation behind creating the film was to draw together people from the community to collaborate on a creative project. We are thrilled with the results, and think you will be, too! Plus, by purchasing your copy of THE DEAL, you're contributing to small town economy, and helping emerging artists establish themselves in their creative fields.
SYNOPSIS: Jonathan Volcrum, a down-on-his-luck working man, has just lost everything. When a stranger arrives with a mysterious proposal, Jonathan must decide if the risks are worth getting the life he desperately desires.
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We've been in recovery mode since the Go Digital or Go Dark trailer shoot so we apologize for the Spring Break.
Anyway, here are the movies starting this Friday!
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (PG-13)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
When a street magician's stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act - and their friendship - by staging their own daring stunt. Starring Steve Carrell, Steve Buscemi, Jim Carrey, and Olivia Wilde. Directed by Don Scardino.Oz The Great and Powerful (PG)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one. Starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Mila Kunis. Directed by Sam Raimi.
Side Effects (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. At 2:15
A young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her psychiatrist has unexpected side effects. Starring Rooney Mara, Jude Law, and Channing Tatum. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)
7:00 & 9:30
The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, and Stanley Tucci. Directed by Bryan Singer.
Here is the final poster for THE DEAL, designed by the great Amanda Coyle.
We're happy to announce that the film has been released to friends and donors today! You should be getting it in your email this afternoon. Other donors will get their DVDs in the next 7-10 days.
DVDs will be available for sale through our site in March.
We made this movie for less than five hundred dollars with a crew of six. The final product shows what a small group of dedicated and talented individuals can put together with the support of our great community, as well as fellow Tumblr peeps Operationfailure, Abhay, and Whitney. Thank you all very much for participating.
We're proud of the result. Some of the feedback we've received from our test audience (parents, friends, colleagues at Paul Smith's College, sons, and nearly one year-old little girls), say the twenty-two minute film is captivating and left them wanting more.
We're excited for the rest of you to see the film and would love to hear what you think about it so we can improve for our next film, which we'll be shooting this summer. Thank you again for your support.
We're exhausted from last weekend, and so is apparently the Palace Theatre, because it's playing the same movies as last week. Click the title to get last week's description.
Happy Oscar weekend!
Happy President's weekend! We're excited for this long weekend as we'll be shooting a trailer at the Palace! Come see…another Die Hard movie? I didn't know they did any of those anymore.
Escape From Planet Earth (PG)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet. Featuring the voice talents of Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, and Ricky Gervais.
A Good Day to Die Hard (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working to prevent a nuclear-weapons heist, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces. Starring Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney.
Safe Haven (PG-13)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Starring Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough in another Nicholas Sparks joint.
Identity Thief (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity. Starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. Directed by Seth Gordon.
Attention actors:
This Sunday we'd like to give you the opportunity to act in the trailer we're putting together for the GO DIGITAL OR GO DARK campaign.
We're looking for a couple and some teenagers to take part in the trailer highlighting the plight of thirteen Adirondack movie theaters as they try to raise money to convert their film projectors to digital.
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John Kiedaisch has been a friend of the Adirondack Film Society for years and became a close friend during the student competition. We first came to know John through George Woodard's The Summer of Walter Hacks. John's pleasant demeanor and Clint Eastwood-like tone with his work on Peter Sumpter added a level of sincerity and innocence to a character that is pretty manipulative. Kiedaisch as Sumpter calls into question as to who is really the good guy in The Deal.
Kiedaisch will next be seen in Jay Kraven's new film Northern Borders.
Here's John on the reason why he got into acting:
In the late nineties, at the encouragement of a friend who was the chair of the theatre department at Mount Holyoke College, I began taking acting classes at the University of Vermont. I took all the acting classes, acted in several UVM and Mount Holyoke plays – WISH FULFILLMENT, THE CRUCIBLE, NIGHT OF THE IGUANA – and began volunteering with the Vermont Stage Company as their Technical Director. I was also practicing architecture at the same time. While acting in a Vermont Stage production I became friends with another actor who recommended me to the writer/director George Woodard for a major role in a film George was about to film. During the filming I met Michael Fisher who ask if I would work with him on some of his films and on films being done as final projects by his students in the Burlington College Film School. I have done six or so films with Michael and several more with his students. Through my work with George Woodard, Michael Fisher and Burlington College, I have met several other local film makers – Mike Turner, Jeff Wager, Jay Craven – and gotten acting roles in their recent films.
I saw Silver Linings Playbook last weekend and I have to say that is by far my favorite award-nominated film of the year. Not Zero Dark Thirty, or Lincoln, but Silver Linings Playbook. The good news? If you haven't seen that movie yet, it's here for another week! So don't miss it.
In other news Jason Bateman continues to destroy the street cred he gained with Arrested Development and is in some movie with Melissa McCarthy:
Identity Thief (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity. Starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. Directed by Seth Gordon.Parker (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist. Based on the classic Donald Westlake character Jason Statham has arrived to kicksplode a character Mel Gibson played well in Payback. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
Warm Bodies (PG-13)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world. Starring Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: First Class), Teresa Palmer, and John Malcovich (Red).Silver Linings Playbook (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN.at 2:15
After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Nominated for 8 Oscars, this movie stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence (winner of Best Actress in a Comedy at the Golden Globes), and Robert DeNiro. Written and directed by David O. Russell (The Fighter)
Nineteen Year Old Blake Cortright is making a documentary about the men and women called The 46ers. He'll be following these adventurous hikers as they hike all 46 peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.
If you're able, we highly encourage you to donate to his Kickstarter to make this film happen. Good luck, Blake!
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"The 46ers: Conquering The Adirondacks"Aerial Photography provided by Mountain Lake PBS
Music by Justin Michael BrittainNarrated by John Kearney
In which The Shared Experience director Nick Homler is interviewed in the Mahwah Patch about the documentary.
"They are facing a digital conversion," Homler told Patch. "Basically, all of the big movie companies are switching from reels to digital films, and if theaters don't pay to update their equipment, and learn how to use and fix the new digital projectors, they are going to be forced to go out of business."
For small theaters across the country, Homler says the economic impact of switching systems is life-threatening. Converting to the new system – which has to happen by the end of the year – will cost local theater owners $70,000 to $100,000 per screen.
"I was surprised to learn about this, but I really feel that in a year it will be major news," Homler said. The future of local theaters piqued his interest.
In the market for a capstone film project at Marist, the Radio, TV & Film and Interactive Media major gathered three of his friends, Rivas, Nick Davis, from Queens and Kevin Mahoney, from Rockland County, to help him make the movie. Together, the quartet traveled to several local theaters, interviewed owners, sought out industry experts and put together a 13-minute documentary for one of Homler's classes last semester. Rather than satisfying the group's interest in the topic, the short film only inspired them to find out more.
Here's some of the music Brendan Coyle has done for The Deal called "The Devil Comes Knocking."
Congratulations to the State Theater in Tupper Lake, NY for getting funding to convert to digital projection!
Sorry for the filthy SEO grabbing headline, but if you're like us and not really into the skull crushing death sport known as American Football, there are plenty of movies to see at the Palace Theater, FOR LESS THAN A BUCK. Here are the movies coming tomorrow, Feb. 1:
Feb. 3RD, 2013
ALL SHOWS 99¢Warm Bodies (PG-13)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world. Starring Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: First Class), Teresa Palmer, and John Malcovich (Red).
Hitchcock (PG-13)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
A love story between influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho in 1959. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren.Silver Linings Playbook (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Nominated for 8 Oscars, this movie stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence (winner of Best Actress in a Comedy at the Golden Globes), and Robert DeNiro. Written and directed by David O. Russell (The Fighter)Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (R)
7:00 & 9:30
MATINEES SAT. & SUN. at 2:15
In this spin on the fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel are now bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world. As the fabled Blood Moon approaches, the siblings encounter a new form of evil that might hold a secret to their past. Starring Jeremy Renner (!), Gemma Arterton (?) and Famke Janssen (Jean Grey?!) directed by Tommy Wirkola.
This is not the first time we've worked with Michael Fisher. We met him at the Sleepless in Lake Placid film competition as an actor, and put his first short film Stations in the North Country Shorts Program. When we were decompressing after the film forum last summer, we decided that it was the perfect time to put together our first short film as a production house.
Michael was our first thought to play the lead in The Deal. His nervous mannerisms and intensity were perfect to play the desperate Jonathan Volcrum. An extremely accomplished cinematic performer, Michael's directed two short films, the most recent you can see above.
We're so happy that he was able to be a part of this production. His steadfast placement and consistency throughout his performance made it a joy to work with him and made the post-production of the film streamlined and easy.
For more on Michael visit his website at michaelfisherfilms.com.
The issue of digital projection conversion is very thoroughly covered throughout the North Country, but it's happening in a quite few other small town.
This moving story talks about Michael Packett who bought the Retro Cinema 4 in Forest City, North Carolina in 2009 when it was at risk of shutting down and spent his life savings to keep the theater in business. Now he finds himself in a similar situation with digital projection and is running fundraisers and other events to keep the theater opened.
We wish the best to Mr. Packett and hope that he's able to work through this as it's an issue we care deeply about and is the focus of our documentary, The Shared Experience.
We had a great time talking to all kinds of creators at Sundance this year — filmmakers, musicians, animators, artists, fans, wandering prophets — and we've got a ton of featured interviews to post on Storyboard real soon. Until we get everything polished and ready, enjoy this little teaser of just a few of the fine folks we chatted with, and some of the fine things they had to say.
It would be wrong to say that Storyboard and Tumblr Editorial are not major influences behind our blogs and I am very excited to see their interviews from Sundance.
Here is the full trailer for the Go Digital or Go Dark campaign. After viewing, click here to help save your local theatre.
Directors: T J Brearton, Aaron Woolf
Producers: Adk Mogul, Mosaic Films, Adirondack North Country Association, Adirondack Film Society
Cinematography: Derek Hallquist, Jordan Craig
Actors: Margarete Schulte, Charles Smith, Soozie Leubert, Noell Prellwitz, Jon Fremante, Kimberly Ratkos-Rath, Kelly Strack, Heather Clark, Natalie Orman, Sean Orman, Melissa Rath, Lindsey Rath, Jane Nobel Maxwell, Margo Fish, Whitney Ratliff, Tara Beaney Miller
Written by: T J Brearton, Aaron Woolf, Howard Fish
Editors: T J Brearton, Aaron Woolf
Production Coordinators: David Press, T J Brearton
Production Assistance: David Press
Composer: Brendan Coyle
Narrator: T J Brearton
Sound Mix / Color Correction: Glue, NYC
Film Transfer: Alpha Cine, Seattle
Graphic Logo: Aaron Hobson
Einstein said that if you want to understand something better, try and explain it to your grandmother. The more I find myself talking about the digital conversion issue which faces independently owned theatres, the more feel like I understand it. But, it's challenging. The topic is complex, and not black and white. And the rabbit hole, it seems, gets deeper and deeper.
In 2012, the Lake Placid Film Forum hosted a Panel Discussion called "Do Movie Theatres Have a Future?" The answer, I have come to believe in the months since, is a resounding Yes. And the road to success is one that literally takes a village.
Not everyone agrees, however. Some extremists feel that public film exhibition is dying out, like print media or landline telephones. Many people I've talked to disagree that the issue ought to involve fundraising or community support – that theatres are a business which should take care of themselves.
This is where the complexity starts, in my experience. A movie theatre is a unique business. Most people would agree that going to the movies is not the same as buying something from a store. It's more akin to an event, like a trip to a museum or a theme park. Often it is accompanied by one or more micro-events, such as going to dinner, doing a little shopping in the neighborhood district, or grabbing a coffee. Going to the movies often includes other businesses besides the theatre.
Another opinion I've heard advanced is that the theatres ought to have "seen this coming." Meaning, as a responsible business, a theatre owner should have foreseen the conversion to digital and prepared to navigate that switch by budgeting for the new equipment. The theatres may not have seen this coming because there has never been any firm end date described; it's been a vague threat on the horizon for a short while. And unless they had a few hundred thousand dollars lying around or were able to raise that money in that small amount of time, they're in the lurch. Perhaps the theatres could have raised ticket prices or charged more for concessions?
Right now the average digital projector costs about $90,000. (That's a lot of five-dollar popcorn.) This level of projection is required by the studios and distributors who hold the rights to the kinds of films small town theatres need to book in order to access a decent audience – especially in tourist-economy communities where out-of-towners expect the same fare they could see at home. Some theatres have two or more screens. They may also be required to retrofit for sound. They may need to make major renovations to remove the old platter system and install the new projector. And there are all sorts of add-ons and requirements the distributors attach to the projection process. But that's only where the dominance of the distributor begins.
What I learned from getting more involved in this issue is that a movie theatre doesn't work in remotely the same way as other businesses in terms of peddling its wares. A distributor of a Hollywood film typically gets 70% of the box office on an opening week, leaving the theatre owner with 30% of the money folks trade for tickets. Sometimes it's the first two weeks. It's only after two or more weeks that the inequitable percentage may drop a little. But by the time the contract allows the theatre to claim a majority of the grosses, the film may have been playing for four weeks or more, and by then, most everyone has seen it.
On the other hand, the money that the big studios are saving with the conversion – no longer having to process or ship prints – is astronomical. Even conservative estimates show a saving of billions of dollars just in the first years. Yet none of these savings have been paid forward to the independently owned theatres. There have been plans for a kind of high-conditionality loan, but it's something that resembles indentured servitude more than a helpful leg up.
This is because it was the original intent of Hollywood studios to control everything from the acquisition to the exhibition of filmmaking. Film historians and long-time theatre owners tell us that film studios never intended for the "middle man" of privately owned movie theatres to exist in the first place. When they first began to spring up in the early 1900s, the studios conceded to work with the small theatres only because they thought they would serve to extend market reach to rural towns…and small towns. In time, the studios figured that they would spread their own theatres to these regions anyway. And that time has come. Industry insiders say that the big studios have known that this conversion would wipe out the majority of independent theatres, and that this was not only something they wouldn't try to stop, but an added bonus.
The good news is, a digital conversion can serve a theatre which chooses to continue its relationship with its booker and distributor, or it can serve as a tool to liberate the theatres as well. For the audacious theatre owner, digital projection can allow for great latitude in programming, from live sports and artistic events, regional independent films, foreign films, cult favorites, classics, and throwbacks – auditoriums can also be rented for interactive conferences, festivals, parties, and more. The sky is the limit.
But the absence of small theatres in towns like Lake Placid, NY will likely yield the kind of Hoyts and Regal-Hyatt multiplexes in league with big-box stores like Wal-Mart and Target. Big-box business tend to set up camp on the edge of a town in anticipation of sprawl, and dredge the downtown district of that community, often leaving it derelict and devoid of character, devastating vital retail business, restaurants, or most anything else. And these multiplexes are likely to show only the "name" films which offer less and less variety as studios make fewer films per year, packing more money into one extravaganza franken-movie which runs for three hours and plays for eight weeks.
The digital conversion issue, I have come to learn, is a Davy and Goliath story. It is one more manifestation of the tendency towards homogenization of culture, the push towards corporate, global business, and the decay of character-driven, independently owned small business which enrich our communities. By working to help the regional theatres stay open, we help to preserve small business in the community, sustain a unique part of our culture, and ensure economic welfare for other businesses that benefit from having a destination for nightlife. I think grandma would understand that.
It's true. The turtles have been sighted in the Adirondack Mountains, doing some cowabunga-ish stunts over at Big Tupper.
Here's the scoop: Tupper is not the site for all of TMNT's principal photography, but for some key action scenes that will be part of the climax of the film.
We know because we helped to scout the Adirondacks last December when a Location Manager of the "Snow Unit" was poking around. After working on the scout, we agreed to keep things quiet.
What we can say now is that the producers of the film were drawn to the region because they had spent time in Vancouver for the Winter Olympics. When the big snowy action sequence was dreamed up, they thought that a region with facilities equipped to accommodate big action like the Olympics would be able to handle the big stunts for a Blockbuster film. So they started investigating Lake Placid, and other North Country venues, including places in Vermont.
We ran around and snapped pictures of various places in Lake Placid and along the outskirts. We checked out Mt Pisgah in Saranac Lake, and then we also recommended looking into Big Tupper.
The rest is history. …Or, will be, shortly.
The TMNT film is a reboot, as envisioned by Michael Bay, he of the "Transformers" legacy (some would say debacle). Whether or not the film is up to the fan's standards is probably a non-issue, as the Transformers films still raked in the dough, as did the oft-derided prequel Star Wars films. It could be said that what sells tickets is the chance for people to jury a film. Especially in today's ultra-connected world when social networking word of mouth rivals the summations of professional movie critics. We're not guaranteed that a film will live up to our expectations, but we're given the chance to make that call, and then shout our feelings from the rooftop.
However TMNT turns out, ADK MOGUL is glad to have been a small part (we like to think we helped get the ball rolling) and we're grateful to see our vision coming true – a resurgence of filmmaking, both big and small, in the Adirondacks, bringing money and jobs… and the chance to see mutant turtles sliding down a ski slope on their shells. What more could one ask for.
Kirk Sullivan, a native of Saranac Lake, NY, "comes up" from assisting megawatt producer Joel Silver and proves he's got what it takes to get behind the helm himself with his meta, movie-about-a-guy-who-works-on-movies-while-trying-to-get-his-own-movie-made. It's mind-melding yet refreshingly simple, brandishing real film stock (not ones and zeroes) with the kind of floating camerawork and poppy, actioner soundtrack that reminisces movies from…well, Joel Silver.
Check out "The Come Up," the short flick that landed Kirk his chance to debut as a feature film director.
Good luck, Kirk! You totally deserve it.
The Come Up from kirk sullivan on Vimeo.
How Kirk raised money for The Come Up
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Here is our first in-house project, an effort to use local talent and resources to see a short film through from concept to exhibition. Production of The Deal is part of our experimentation with endogenous growth theory; that doing is learning, and benefits the community. The movie stars Michael Fisher, John Kiedaisch, and Jon Fremante. It was shot in the summer of 2012 with DSLR cameras, a skeleton crew, and a little less than 500 bucks.
Click HERE for a DVD copy
Check out this short film, wonderfully realized by writer-director-cinematographer-editor Noah Petrie, with standout performances from stars Michael Fisher (of our own short, The Deal), Jordan Gullikson, and Emily Wood.
In the Summer of 2011, the feature film starring Ryan Gosling The Place Beyond The Pines was filming in Schenectady, NY. When the director (Derek Cianfrance, Blue Valentine) and producers were looking for a place to film their ending, they looked to the Adirondacks.
While the Schenectady locations served the production for the bulk of the film, the ending required a different setting. A lonesome road, and a stunning vista of the mountains in the distance. Where better than the 'Dacks?
After an intensive location scout, a process assisted by ADK MOGUL's co-founder T J Brearton, the place to shoot the ending was decided on: The production of The Pines would do a small company move out to Norman's Ridge, a secluded location located between Bloomingdale and Vermontville.
Brearton subsequently wrote articles about the location scouting, and discussed the film with director Cianfrance.
Those articles are here:
Mean Streets: The Toughness Behind The Place Beyond The Pines
Recently, following a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film's distribution rights were picked up by Focus Features.
So when is the film coming out? While imdb lists a 2012 release date, The Pines won't hit theaters until 2013. No specific date has been listed. Mogul will keep you posted as we learn more about this exciting feature shot right in our back yard. For now, enjoy this official clip of the film, procured by HitFix.


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DOBSON — A highlight of news coverage this year included concern over what happens to dogs and cats which are unwanted, or which someone simply can't keep anymore for some reason or another even if they want to.
It isn't unheard of for people to discover dogs and cats, typically kittens or puppies, that have been dropped off on a dead end street or at a business or other location by someone who couldn't or wouldn't keep them.
So if someone has an animal that they simply can't care for anymore, what are their options? Where should they turn?
Rather than drop them off on the side of the road, local authorities are encouraging people to seek out guidance and help in finding them a home, albeit temporary with a foster family.
Kelly Payne, a North Carolina registered veterinarian technician with the Surry County Animal Shelter, said people can bring the animals to the shelter, or they can call the shelter and use it as a resource to find a local or state rescue group who can take the animals in until permanent homes are found for them.
"We can help them identify other family members who are good to take care of animals, or we can put them in touch with breed specific rescues and suggest local animal rescue groups," Payne said, noting that the shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or can be called from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
"They should not feel afraid of bringing them by here," said Thomas Williams, media relations and preparedness coordinator for the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center, which oversees the operations of the animal shelter.
"We're after the safe handling of all pets," Williams said.
Payne said the best thing people can do is drop animals off during operation hours. "They can give me more information about the animal's adoption candidacy, its vaccination history, and other information," she explained.
"Once an animal is in the adoption program (at the shelter), it is always in the program until a 'forever home' is found for it," Williams said.
Payne and Williams encouraged people to bring them by the shelter during operation hours year-round, especially now that it's gotten cold and the animals may be in danger of freezing if they are left in the cold overnight or over a weekend.
For people who may not want to leave animals at the county animal shelter, Payne said they should feel free to call one of the rescue groups, or they can call the animal shelter to get contact information and names of rescue groups that can help.
Payne said breed specific groups who may have a home base somewhere else in the state typically have foster groups and foster families who live all over the state and the rescue groups will work with people to find the animals a foster home.
"It is important to encourage people to call so we can work with people on which group is best to take their animal to," said Williams. "Kelly has been with us about five months, and she's still learning some of the groups, but we're excited about the relationships she's garnering with the rescue groups."
Williams said the key to reducing the number of unwanted puppies and kittens is to encourage pet owners to be responsible and to have their animals spayed or neutered. "It helps control the number of unwanted pets," he said.
"We also want people to be responsible and hand over their unwanted pets so they get a 'forever home,'" said Williams.
For pet owners who may not be able to afford the full cost of spaying or neutering their pet, there are groups available to help offset the cost of the procedures.
Mayberry 4 Paws is a local nonprofit group which will help offset the cost of the procedure, and the Surry Spay and Neuter Clinic in Ararat provides low-cost procedures.
"With our adoption program, when someone comes in and we do the match for the potential pet owner, part of the fee for adopting is to offset the cost of spaying or neutering," Williams said.
Most area rescue groups also include spaying and neutering of the pets available for adoption as part of the fee, or include a voucher for a low-cost procedure.
For more information or to learn more about placing animals at the animal shelter or in a rescue program, call the Surry County Animal Shelter at 401-8481.


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I'm a third generation family trained potter in Singapore and I work in my family's pottery studio. Although I have been exposed to clay/pottery since I was a child, I've only officially started going into this line in end 2010. A visit to Japan the same year opened a new perspective on pottery for me.
In Oct 2011, I held my first exhibition (Ceramix 2011 - Simply Clay) together with 15 other hobby potters.
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