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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A city-wide search was underway Thursday for a taxi driver who allegedly raped a passenger who had passed out.
As CBS 2's Dave Carlin reports, cabbies are working to help police solve the case.
"I really want him to be caught because the cab drivers are usually the best people in the world," Abdoulaye Diallo said.
1010 WINS' Carol D'Auria reports: Police Said The Victim Was Drunk And Fell Asleep In The Cab
Longtime taxi driver Diallo is part of a cabbie crusade to catch the suspect in the police sketch. The unidentified driver is described by police as a monster that used his trusted position to allegedly sexually assault a woman in the back seat of his cab.
"It is a surprise for me, surprise for me," cabbie Shiraz Rauf said.
The unidentified 26-year-old victim told police she hailed a yellow cab around 6a.m. Friday outside a nightclub in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.
She told investigators she had been drinking, and she fell asleep for the trip home to Manhattan, but woke up to find herself still in Williamsburg, tied up and being sexually assaulted a few blocks from where she started.
She said the cabbie let her go after stealing $20 and her phone.
"In a cab, you're trapped. They can lock the doors and everything," said Sobie Baez of Bushwick.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission told Carlin it is fully cooperating with police and getting sketches posted at all city taxi garages.
Many people Carlin spoke with said after a night on the town they consider hailing a yellow taxi to be one of the safest things they can do to get themselves home unharmed, but they also said you still have to be aware of your surroundings inside or outside of a cab.
"Be on your guard no matter where you are," said Mark Freedman of Williamsburg.
Cab driver records are being checked, so is surveillance footage, to pull in this mystery suspect from behind the wheel to behind bars.
Police said the suspect is in his mid-40s, 5-foot-8 and was last seen wearing an orange turban.
The victim was treated for injuries, including what police call "defensive wounds" to her hands and face as she tried to fight off her attacker.
Anyone with information in regards to this rape is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
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Tabletop Color with Vintage Bakelite Flatware
Color can show up in lots of ways in the entertaining areas of your home: table cloths, table runners, dishware and more. Don't overlook one awesome and unexpected place for fun pops of color—the flatware! We've got just the item for it: vintage bakelite.
This early plastic (whose official name is the delightfully long polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride) was first developed in the early 1900s, but really embraced in later decades. Now, it's a collector's item treasured for its retro appeal, fun colors and general awesomeness. We think vintage bakelite flatware would be the perfect addition to your decor this entertaining season (and fun to have on hand year round). We hopped on to Etsy to find five sets we love:
1) 6 Vintage Red Bakelite Tablespoons Stainless Steel $35
2) Vintage Bakelite Stainless Steel Flatware Collection from the 1930's - 1940's $45
3) Vintage Bakelite Steak Knives $20
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Prom 2013: Style tips from Rent the Runway's fashion director
It may only be March, but students all over Long Island are already prepping for prom. As second semester flies by and college acceptance letters roll in, senior girls are faced with the challenge of finding the perfect dress to wear on their last special night as a high school student. We called in Lucy Sykes Rellie, fashion director at Rent the Runway, a designer gown and accessory rental site and top prom style destination. And don't worry-- she gave us tips for the guys, too.
What are some top trends for gowns this year?
Bold colors like reds, magentas and yellows have been really hot for gowns this year. Girls attending prom are looking for dresses that will make them stand out that night. Metallics and sequin embellishments are also on trend for prom, as well as the classic sweetheart neckline.
Long or short?
For many high schoolers, prom is the first special occasion that offers the chance to wear a long dress, so I think girls should embrace the gown and enjoy their Cinderella moment.
What's new for the guys this year?
Young men's formalwear is becoming more and more fun! There are tons of ways to accessorize classic black-tie with festive tie clips, unique cummerbunds and personalized cuff links.
Bow tie or tie?
It totally depends on the guy and what look he is going for, but you can always count on a bow tie to add some quirk and personality to your traditional menswear.
How can a guy coordinate with his date without looking tacky?
If the girl is wearing a printed dress, her date could pick up one of the colors in her dress with the color of his tie. Otherwise, I think it's a good idea to avoid matching too perfectly, but rather to choose a dress and tie in complementary hues.
Who are some of your favorite prom gown designers?
It's hard to pick favorites from Rent the Runway's dream closet, but Badgley Mischka, BCBG and Carlos Miele all have beautiful options.
What hairstyles do you expect to be popular?
We have seen a lot of Old Hollywood waves and inventive braids on the red carpet, which I expect many girls will be emulating for prom.
Which celebrities can girls draw inspiration from?
Dakota and Elle Fanning have great red carpet style, because they're able to flaunt their girlie sides while still showing their personalities and pushing the envelope.
What are some of your top picks from Rent the Runway?
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One of the larger newly constructed retail shops in the Charleston area since before the recession is getting ready to greet its first customers.
The Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store will open April 12 at 2243 Ashley Crossing Drive, Suite C, in the Ashley Crossing Shopping Center in West Ashley. The new 6,378-square-foot store was added on to the shopping center that once was anchored by Walmart.
Kohl's and Marshalls took over the former Walmart space. Ashley Crossing is almost completely occupied with just 2,800 square feet available, according to shopping center owner Developers Diversified Realty of Ohio
A North Carolina-based jewelry and accessories store, Moon and Lola, will open June 1 in downtown Charleston, taking over the 1,525-square-foot space at 322 King St. currently occupied by Robot Candy Co., according to Chad Yonce of the Southeastern Management Group real estate firm. The candy shop's owners decided not to renew their lease so they could find another space downtown. Moon and Lola, based in Apex, N.C., is named after the nicknames of two college friends.
Shooter Auctions, an online weapons-bidding business, has opened in The Galleria at 975 Bacons Bridge Road in Summerville. It took half of the space vacated by Burke's Outlet when it moved across town to North Main Market. Petland recently opened in the other half.
Spencer Art Galleries at 55, 57 and 571/2 Broad St. recently added a wedding gifts registry for its art pieces. It's operated by Jerry and Cathy Spencer, who have been in business for 12 years and expanded three times.
They carry more than 500 paintings from some 50 artists.
Mount Pleasant Karate will open later this spring in a 2,805-square-foot spot at the Plaza at Park West, according to Trey Lucy and Blair Belk of the commercial real estate firm Lincoln Harris.
Copper Penny will offer Cooper River Bridge Run participants 20 percent off one item on Saturday. Just show the race number at stores in Mount Pleasant and downtown Charleston.
Sola Salon will open later this spring in the Belle Hall Shopping Center off Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The company, with its first salon in the area, leased a 6,318-square-foot space, according to John Orr and Daniel Pellegrino of Colliers International real estate.
Also, Kevin Sanders, owner of Salon International at 401 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite D, in Mount Pleasant for 21 years, will introduce his own product line soon.
Instead of offering several different brands to treat or shampoo hair, Salon International will offer only its own trademarked Polished Hair Care line of products, which will be made by Liquid Technologies of Riverside, Calif.
Do you know of a business that is opening, closing or expanding? Reach Warren L. Wise at 937-5524 or twitter.com/warrenlancewise.


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What Do Sandy & Pearl Harbor Have In Common? Politicians Exploit Both To Push Cybersecurity Agendas
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Napolitano, who, you may remember, doesn't know how the internet works, went to a cybersecurity event on Wednesday to warn that without cybersecurity legislation, an attack might be just as bad as Hurricane Sandy. Quoting a report from Hillicon Valley:
After Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the East Coast, Napolitano said people should look than no further than the damage caused by the massive storm to understand the need to boost the nation's cybersecurity protections.I'd say that it's not so much the utility downtime that's been the problem with Hurricane Sandy compared to, say, the wind and the copious amounts of water falling from the sky and piling up on the ground. Last I checked, that can't be controlled via a computer (leaving wacky conspiracy theories aside).
"One of the possible areas of attack, of course, is attacks on our nation's control systems — the control systems the operate our utilities, our water plants, our pipelines, our financial institutions," Napolitano said. "If you think that a critical systems attack that takes down a utility even for a few hours is not serious, just look at what is happening now that Mother Nature has taken out those utilities."
"The urgency and the immediacy of the cyber problem; the cyberattacks that we are undergoing and continuing to undergo can not be overestimated," she said.
As per usual, when it comes to cybersecurity threats, Napolitano (like pretty much every single other politician pushing for legislation) refused to get into specifics about how real any threat is -- other than to make scary "be afraid, be very afraid!" noises. The one time she was asked about a specific threat, she immediately went vague, but in full-on FUD mode:
When asked by Post editor Mary Jordan about whether hackers are stealing information or money from banks, Napolitano answered "yes" and then quickly added, "I really don't want to go into that per se."Is it really so crazy to think that if the government is going to pass a bill that has broad implications for our privacy, they should at least come up with a legitimate and clear explanation for why it's needed? Instead they toss out scare stories about hackers stealing money, planes falling from skies and utilities shutting down -- without any proof that any of it is actually likely or possible.
"All I want to say is that there are active matters going on with financial institutions," she said.


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Workshop Players open with 'Picnic' — Page 2 | Teachers earn kudos — Page Amherst News-Time? r - i- 6 fe o to I i l— 00 M M c in o o » X W < I H c m m <s> r- w <s> * H M 3> O «** 30 S> 3> M r\) < O^ m _* s> r~ CO w o o Wednesday. August 29. 2001 Amherst. Ohio Utility increa? i is $2 to cover cost of fixing wastewater woe by ERIK YORKE Howdy there Thomas Phillips, a four-year old cowboy from Amherst, sits atop Tootsie just prior to riding off to compete during the Lorain County Fair last week. Bryan Gardner, also from Amherst, holds the lead line. Tootsie is owned by Dolores Grill, of Oberlin. Young Phillips won the heart of the judges, as well as ribbon for his horsemanship. News-Times reporter Amherst residents will pay an extra $2 a month for utilities starting next month. Resulting from an ordinance passed by city council last year, the cost for utilities has been increased to pay for improvements to the city's wastewater treatment plant. Starting next spring, mayor John Higgins said, about $8.5 million in improvements to the plant will begin. Higgins said that he hoped the improvements would take 18 months to complete. The utility bill increases will pay for those improvements over the next 20 years. Higgins said. He said the increase will be $2 starting in September and will total about $4 over the next three years. It will be a permanent increase. St. Joe's welcomes new associate pastor to job by ERIK YORKE News-Times reporter Amherst's Catholic residents are getting to know a new associate pastor at Sl Joseph Catholic Church. Father George Vrabel takes over for Father James Schmitz. "It was a nice surprise because I grew up in Lorain," Vrabel, 46, said of his new assignment in Amherst, Vrabel attended Lorain Admiral King High School. Vrabel said that the usual assignment for associate pastors lasts five years. He spent the last six years at SL Richard's in North Olmsted. Prior to that he served as associate pastor at SL Francis Xavier in Medina and Sl Mary's in Chardon. He attended seminary at SL Mary's Seminary in Cleveland. Vrabel will assist in giving mass at SL Joseph as well as participate in religious education at the Sl Joseph Catholic School I In his late teen years and early twenties, Vrabel said he had already begun to feel an inclination toward the priesthood. At (hat time, however, he didn't see it fitting into his vision of the future. At that time Vrabel wanted to become a dentist He attended the University of Cincinnati for two years and then went to the Ohio Slate University, finishing his undergraduate work and attending dental school Rev. George Vrabel He practiced dentistry in Lorain •for just under four yean before realizing once and for all that»he needed to sell his practice and become a priest. The inclination that he had felt as a young man had become too powerful to ignore. "I needed to find the answer to 'What if?' that was so strong inside me," Viable said. "Friends asked me 'Why did you change?' Fulfillment." "My hope is that as a parish priest, not only can I develop a relationship with parishioners, but that somehow I can sense the pulse of their needs," Vrabel said. Vrabel said that he takes as much from his parishioners as he hopes he gives. He said mat sorrksfifties when parishioners come to him with problems he too may walk away with something that could help him in his own life. "They help me a tot," he said. "We're in it together." At first, Vrabel said, moving to Sl Joseph's in Amherst was a difficult transition from busy North Olmsted. "The quiet was almost loo quiet," Vrabel said. SL Richard's in North Olmsted, where Vrabel was last assigned, was located on Lorain Road across from the Great Northern Mall. Vrabel said that not hearing the trucks and other street noises from inside his office took some getting used to. Regardless, Vrabel said that he is happy in Amherst One reason is that being from Lorain, he is familiar with the area. "I already know where the Drag Mart is," Vrabel said. . Another reason that Viable is happy with his new assignment are the parishioners themselves. "The people here are just extremely friendly." Vrabel said. Masses at Sl Joseph's are at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 7 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; Saturday at S pjn.; and Sunday at 7:30 ajn., 9 ajn., 1O.30 a.m., and noon. High five There were a lot of high fives last Friday night after Amherst opened their season by not just beating Admiral King, but keeping them scoreless. Above, the Comet mascot and one of the cheerleaders help to pump up the team last Thursday night during a pep rally planned by the Quarterback Club. The pep rally, and the football game, was a total success. Moment of treasure Myrt Slavlk (left) and Frances Decierzyk (middle) show off Precious Moments merchandise to customer Lori Johnson. The sale was a partrtanevertatRk»eHiC<>Hectt)leslnAm- herst td raise breast cancer awareness. Also there was the Precious Moments Care-A-Van visit to the business. Fire department to test hydrants through Oct. 1 The Amherst Fire Department will be testing the city fire hydrants starting Saturday, SepL 1, and continuing until about OcL 1. The testing of these fire hydrants is for the fire department re- cordt to check wafer flows in te chy. Residents are advised that if the water ia their hone btpftiiw cloudy, they should tun fee faucet an and let the water rua until clean. For no* mfanaation. call *e fire department at 988-4117. "Nobody likes an increase, not even admiiustration," Higgins said He said that the decision had to be made as the current wastewater treatment plan was not meeting certain permit requirements. Every six months, city officials will review the amount of income from the utility bill increase to make sure it is meeting the repayment schedule for the plant improvements. "Hopefully we're going to get a loan from the E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency). Ihe Ohio Water Authority," Higgins said. He' said that the rate for that loan, at ap- proximately 3.9 percent, would be the lowest Higgins said that about two-rhirdt of the current plant will be replaced.: He also said that there would be some expansion on the site. City superintendent of utilities CONTINUED on page 2 Woman charged for arson of house on Rt. 58 Ihe cause of an April house fire at 8500 Leavitt Road in Amherst Township was arson, and on Aug. 16, Janet Edmonson was indicted on two counts of aggravated anon for the Maze. The house, which is owned by area busninessman Archie Abraham, was severeyiy damage by fire on or about April 23, cent documerts show. Edmonson lived in the house with her two daughters Kayla, 12 and Ashley, 9 and her live-in boyfriend Kenneth Young, according to the reports. The two young girls were in the house at the time, which is why there is a second charge of aggravated arson, explained detective Randy Koubeck of the Lorain County Sheriff's Department "It's a good thing everybody got on," Koubeck said. He said (hat he believed the two girls are now with near biological father, Donald Edmonson. According lo the sheriff's report, Janet Edmonaon was noted n the victim at the time of the incident Kmrtwr* said that two days later, she was determined lo be a suspect n s result of harassing phone calls made to Young's place of employmem being traced to the area when she was located. No comment could be made as of yet aa to how *_ fire was rtartnd, but the location when it was set has to be ast on me porch," fTOJKWr totem had no binary of tivity prin to she fin, he nidd-theis acMlat* at ids Mt CONTINUED on patje t
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Gus* Modern: New Sofas, Sectionals & Gliders
Candadian company Gus* had one of the most modern booths we saw at High Point. Styled with simple (and inexpensive) string art and leafy green plants, the space had a warm and laid-back look. New this year: the Atwood sectional and chair — named after Canadian writer Margaret Atwood — and the Sparrow rocking glider and ottoman.
The Atwood has a blind-tufted seat with piping, and the look is a little more tailored than previous Gus* lines. We also loved the Stanley console, a shallow entryway table with a recessed groove to catch your cell phone, and the Charmichael sofa, a high-back design that would fit in well with more traditional decor.
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Comparison of Pharmacokinetic, Safety, Tolerability of Alpha-1 MP and Prolastin In Alpha1-antitrypsin Deficient Adults (ChAMP)
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|Actual Study Completion Date :
|February 2007
Experimental: 1 Alpha-1 MP
Sequential, blinded treatment periods of Alpha-1 MP (experimental), then crossed-over to Prolastin (active comparator), followed by open-label Alpha-1 MP
Drug: Alpha-1 MP
alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor (human), 60 mg/kg body weight
Other Names:
Active Comparator: 2 Prolastin
Sequential, blinded treatment periods of Prolastin (active comparator), then crossed-over to Alpha-1 MP (experimental), followed by open-label Alpha-1 MP
Drug: alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor (human)
Other Names:
- Alpha-1 MP vs. Prolastin® of Area Under the Curve (AUC) From Day 0 to Day 7 [ Time Frame: Day 0 to Day 7 ]The primary objective of this study was to demonstrate the pharmacokinetic comparability (geometric least square mean ratio of AUC between the Alpha-1 MP vs. Prolastin®, 90% confidence interval falls within 0.80-1.25, FDA Guidance as being "bioequivalent" between two treatments) of Alpha-1 MP to Prolastin® in subjects with alpha-1-anti-trypsin (AAT) deficiency by comparing AUC from Day 0 to Day 7 of plasma Alpha1-PI measured by the functional activity (potency) assay. AUC from Day 0 to Day 7 was calculated at steady state at the end of the first and second 8-week treatment periods during the 16-week double-blind, crossover phase.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documented diagnosis of congenital Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
- Must be receiving augmentation therapy with plasma-derived (human) Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Prolastin®) for at least one month prior to study entry.
- Signed written informed consent prior to initiation of any study related procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Females who are pregnant, breast feeding, or if of child-bearing potential, unwilling to practice adequate contraception throughout the study
- Use of systemic steroids within the 2 weeks prior to receiving study treatment (this does not include the use of inhaled steroids used on a routine or as needed basis).
- Subjects who have had exacerbations of their disease within one month of trial entry.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00295061
|United States, Colorado
|National Jewish Medical and Research Center
|Denver, Colorado, United States, 80206
|United States, Florida
|University of Florida College of Medicine
|Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610-0225
|University of Miami School of Medicine
|Miami, Florida, United States, 33101
|United States, New York
|St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York
|New York, New York, United States, 10019
|United States, Ohio
|Cleveland Clinic Foundation
|Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44122
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Temple University Hospital
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19140
|United States, South Carolina
|Medical University of South Carolina
|Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425
|United States, Texas
|University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
|Tyler, Texas, United States, 75708-3154
|Study Director:
|Kim Hanna, MSc
|Grifols Therapeutics LLC
Additional Information:
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Gerald Klein, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Medical and Clinical Affairs, Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00295061 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|February 22, 2006 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|September 9, 2014
|Last Update Posted:
|September 9, 2014
|Last Verified:
|August 2014
Keywords provided by Grifols Therapeutics LLC:
alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
alpha 1-Antitrypsin
pulmonary emphysema
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Liver Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Pathologic Processes
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin
Protein C Inhibitor
Protease Inhibitors
Trypsin Inhibitors
Serine Proteinase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action


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Nightmare on Elm Street Mini Review, A (UK - BD)
Chris takes a quick look at the Blu-ray release of the recent horror remake...
In this contemporary reimagining of the horror classic a group of suburban teenagers are being stalked by a malevolent, horribly disfigured figure that haunts their nightmares. As one by one they succumb to the mysterious dream stalker they come to realise that the misdeeds of their parents may be responsible for their current situation. The remaining survivors must band together to uncover the truth of the past, but when death is only a dream away will any of them survive long enough to uncover the identity of their attacker?
Ah where to begin. Well first, let me apologise for yet another mini review. Unfortunately, despite requesting a check disc almost a month ago it was only sent a couple of days before the film's release. It was accompanied by a threatening letter demanding that it be returned ASAP lest all future review material be withheld and my firstborn become the property of Warner Brothers. Neither of those things inclined me to review this disc at all, but then I remembered that I actually had something to say about the remake. I could pretty much do that in three words (those being 'it's utterly redundant'), but I thought I'd share some of my thoughts anyway before I move on to the technical stuff.
Firstly, let me start be saying that I don't have anything against remakes. Some of my favourite films are remakes, such as John Carpenter's The Thing and David Cronenberg's take on The Fly. However, what these films have in common is that they are generally accepted to be superior to the originals, or at the very least offer a radically different take on an old formula. The remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street does neither of these things. Rather than finding its own feet it rips off sequences from the original and its sequels wholesale, but with less subtlety and style. Seriously, it's like a cynical checklist of iconic scenes being ticked off before your eyes: Freddy emerging from the wall above Nancy—check; Tina, sorry Kris, floating around the bedroom before being gutted—check; Freddy's glove coming up out of the water when Nancy's in the bathtub—check. Unfortunately each and every one of these scenes is a pale imitation of the original that inspired them.
The bits they do change just don't work either. Unlike the original the red herring heroine plotline is played out for far too long (like a third of the film), and while the whole did he or didn't he thing with Krueger was one of the more interesting deviations from the original the filmmakers didn't have the balls to do something truly original or controversial and bottled it before the end. Perhaps the biggest problem is that I just didn't connect with any of the characters or believe in their relationships, which aren't nearly as fleshed-out those in the original feature (or even the sequels). Because they waste so much time building one character up to be the lead there's not enough time to fully establish the real lead, so you just don't root for her in the same way that you rooted for the original Nancy. I don't know about you, but I think it's a major problem when you don't care about the central character. It's also a bit of an issue when a horror film is devoid of scares, which this largely is. There's also some pretty appalling CGI work to contend with. On the whole it's quite a stylish looking film, the acting is no worse than the original Elm Street and Jackie Earle Haley is decent enough as Freddy (make-up aside), but none of that can save this remake from mediocrity.
Let's kick the technical section off with the video, which as you'd expect looks pretty good given that the film is less than a year old. The film makes good use of colour throughout, particularly during the opening diner scene with its use of green and red neon evoking thoughts of Freddy. The 2.40:1 (1080/24p VC-1) transfer does an admirable job of bringing the palette to life with strong colour rendition and decent contrast. Detail is about as good as can reasonably be expected and processing looks to have been kept to a minimum, with no obvious signs of DNR, edge enhancement, or other digital tinkering. The image definitely has the edge over the theatrical showing I attended earlier in the year and all-in-all it's a pretty solid effort.
Unlike the pseudo 5.1 mix created for the original film's Blu-ray outing, the remake's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track has the advantage of being a true multi-channel mix. This makes it far more effective, with all five channels used to immerse the viewer in the on-screen events. The opening diner scene features some nice use of the surrounds, with rain and thunder adding plenty of atmosphere. There are also some neat little discrete touches, such as creaking floorboards, a rusty gate, hissing steam and Freddy's cackling moving around the soundstage. Bass is used effectively—especially to reinforce Krueger's gravelly voice—and dialogue is generally strong throughout. Steve Jablonsky's music is reminiscent of Charles Bernstein's original score, but it's not as creepy and I really missed the sting of the synths during the jumpier moments. It's functional enough though. Still, on balance I'd have to say that the audio presentation is probably the disc's strongest element.
The extras kick off with a relatively brief making of featurette that covers the genesis of the remake and casting JEH as Freddy. Next up is the Maniacal Movie Mode, which is another one of Warner's picture-in-picture supplements. Most if not all of the principal cast and crew pop up in windows throughout the film's ninety-minute runtime, offering a look behind-the-scenes and granting insight into the creative process. The frequency of the PiP segments came as a welcome surprise. Six Focus Points delve deeper into the creative process and cover everything from make-up effects and wardrobe, to pyrotechnics and casting (albeit in very limited detail). Bringing up the rear we have a couple of blink-and-you'll-miss-them deleted scenes and an alternate ending, which is fairly similar to the ending in the finished film up to a point. The deviation isn't particularly inspiring, so I can see why it was changed. Although not supplied with the review copy the retail release will include a DVD and Digital Copy.
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a horror classic and as such wasn't in need of a remake. The entire exercise was one in futility, so it's no surprise that the finished article is a by-the-numbers slasher film that fails to do anything new or exciting with such an imaginative concept. With that said, the disc is audio-visually impressive and the supplemental features are better than the first look would indicate, so fans should be pleased enough. Me, I'll be sticking with the original. Oh, I do have one last question—why only ten chapter stops for the entire film? Is there a shortage I'm not aware of?
* Note: The images below are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
This was soooooooo dull.
horrorfan25 Member Join Date: November 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,080
I will agree that this movie took itself so seriously, it got tedious, but beside that, I thought it was decent. Sure it's not a good remake (what is now-a-days?) but I've seen far worse remakes. Sorority Row, Halloween, Shutter and Prom Night were a lot worse than this remake.
Also, I don't get the hate for Platinum Dunes. The remakes they churn out may be half-baked, but they sure aren't terrible. The Texas chainsaw massacre remake was really well-done, while the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street remakes weren't as good, they were decent. Although I liked NOES better than F13.
Also, I don't get the hate for Platinum Dunes. The remakes they churn out may be half-baked, but they sure aren't terrible. The Texas chainsaw massacre remake was really well-done, while the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street remakes weren't as good, they were decent. Although I liked NOES better than F13.
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
I would contend that the fact that there are worse films out there doesn't excuse this one from being poor.
toonloon Member Join Date: December 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 241
I fancy getting the 2 pack with the 84 original included. Does anyone know whether all the extras will be included?
Phil92 Member Join Date: January 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 760
toonloon wrote: I fancy getting the 2 pack with the 84 original included. Does anyone know whether all the extras will be included?
The 2010 remake loses the DVD/Digital Copy disc and the 3D lenticular slipcover. Everything else is the same.
The 2010 remake loses the DVD/Digital Copy disc and the 3D lenticular slipcover. Everything else is the same.
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 25th October 2010
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, Descriptive Narration English 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1 French, Dolby Digital 5.1 German, Dolby Digital 5.1 Italian, Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese, Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish, Dolby Digital 5.1 Thai
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, Chinese, English HoH, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai
Extras: Featurette, Maniacal Movie Mode, Focus Points, Deleted Scenes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Samuel Bayer
Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker, Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton
Genre: Horror
Length: 96 minutes
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The office is where many of us spend the majority of our time, so why not make the space as efficient and pleasant to be in as possible? From making the most of a small space to discovering the benefits (and pitfalls) of a standing desk to utilizing unconventional materials, this year we have covered it all when it comes to the green home office. We shared tips for getting organized and looked forward to the future of office design with prototypes on their way to hitting the market.
• 1 Unconventional Office Interior from Elding Oscarson
• 2 Easy-to-Assembly Cardboard Furniture from Karton
• 3 Office Chair Be Gone: My Standing Desk Experiment
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I was born and raised in Savannah, and after many years teaching in Atlanta, I am planning to return to my roots. I hear quite often from friends and family about the crime in Savannah. This weekend I witnessed for myself the sad state of affairs here in my home city.
Saturday afternoon, a friend and I came upon seven police cars with lights flashing, surrounding the Green Tea restaurant at the corner of Waters Avenue and Eisenhower Drive. We speculated that they must have been chasing a robbery suspect with that many police cars sitting empty and people milling around.
Imagine my surprise to read in the paper the next morning that it was an elderly man who crashed his car into a wall. There was no wreck to be cleared from the road and nothing appeared to require seven police vehicles.
Moving further along in the Sunday paper, I read that the Miltiades family has sadly closed the doors of the Stagg Shoppe, a Savannah landmark for 49 years, due to lack of police response to thefts from their store. Pam Miltiades details in a letter to the editor an incident that is truly outrageous.
This is a travesty, to lose our longstanding businesses because they cannot count on our city police for help when needed; yet seven police cars can sit around the site of one elderly gentleman, bless his heart, who crashes his car.
Life is like watching a really bad movie
"Let them have cellphones" is a would-be response by our ruling elite when asked why modern times continue in such turmoil.
Let them have cellphones and let the people remain preoccupied and insignificant.
Funny thing about modern times is how truly un-modern the times they are.
From the 1980s-era lyrics, "There is no political solution" and rock band, The Police, to the 21st century, there are no solutions to anything.
We're up to our necks in the politics of doing nothing. No solutions in sight to the hindrance of ever-rising health care costs.
There's no reasonable explanation why attempts at gun control legislation become a boon for gun store sales. There's no end to our fascination with wars that only promise to obliterate us.
The sense of frustration and hopelessness grows in us all and could very well be at the core of how and why a lone gunman would choose to unleash a flurry of bullets on a crowd of innocents.
We are stuck in the grips of an establishment that is content to not change a thing, and the lost art of growing, maturing and evolving as a nation and as individuals is costing us dearly.
It's like being forced to watch a really bad movie with a predictably bad ending and the exit doors are locked.
Some of us simply choose to cope. For others, the solution may be to shoot their way out.
Faith alone won't stop gun-related violence
David Delnostro's obvious erudition is not matched by his understanding of the way liberty works (Letter to the Editor, Jan. 21).
He says the way to curb violence is to "reinstate the Prince of Peace."
Let me remind, or perhaps, inform him, that Homo sapiens first showed up perhaps 250,000 years ago.
Christ didn't show up until 2,000 years ago, perhaps 1,500 years after his first iteration as the God of Abraham.
The majority of the people in the world had no inkling of his coming until sometime in the last 1,000 years.
Despite whatever God you choose to believe in, the world has known wars, political hatreds, murderous individuals, etc., for most of humans' time on earth.
Only through a coming together of all peoples, regardless of their religious beliefs - a possibility, perhaps coming closer to fruition due to the ability of people to use all the existing and coming technological advancements to communicate instantly throughout the world - can we reach a world without international conflict.
In the meantime, it is necessary to pass laws in our wondrous country limiting the use of weapons and ammunition capable of inflicting the pain of mass murders by those disposed to use such weapons.
Make all gun owners carry liability insurance
I think everyone can agree that guns, like automobiles, are dangerous. Most well-trained gun owners are capable of avoiding injury, as are good drivers.
We also can probably agree that the country is so awash in guns that there is little chance that we can completely control their use.
It is unlikely Congress will come up with a solution to the danger of gun violence in the U.S.
It may be time for a free market solution to gun injuries and death in America.
I am surprised that I have not heard the suggestion that we require registration and liability insurance on all guns. We require it for all automobiles, so why not guns?
I am not even suggesting we require gun handling exams similar to driving tests, but there is no reason we can't ask gun owners to carry registration and proof of insurance.
You would see the most dangerous guns disappear because insurance companies would refuse to insure them. Manufacturers would discontinue making the uninsurable guns.
We would also eliminate the sale of guns to people who should not own them: Felons, the mentally disturbed and other high-risk individuals.
Gun owners would report the theft or sale of any gun to avoid liability. People would be responsible for careless handling and storage of guns. Insurance companies would partner with state governments in conducting background checks.
Rush-hour traffic brakes for two little dogs
Thank you to everyone who helped rescue my two little dogs who escaped their yard this past Tuesday.
They were found running loose on Highway 80 on Whitemarsh Island during morning rush-hour traffic.
From what I've learned, many people took the time to stop and assist, including an off-duty police officer.
No one had to stop, but many people did, and for that I am forever grateful.


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Graveyard of the Voodoo Truckers
I was driving in Wisconsin when I came a across a parking lot full of these wrecked trucks. I have made them part of a Calendar I titled "Graveyard of the Voodoo Truckers."
When I was a young man working at a Gas Station to put myself through college I often went to the Salvage yard to find a part I needed. We called Automobile Salvage Yards –Bone Yards. It is a shame to see these detailed trucks damaged in the way they are. The Title of the Calendar came from the Purple colored one and my experience as a young man working on cars.
It is a guy's calendar.
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Toshiba Tecra M4
The Tecra M4 is a convertible-PC produced by Toshiba.
Mine includes 512MByte of RAM, 60Gbyte SATA-HDD, NVidia 6200 graphics card and a serial Wacom tablet.
This will be a short introduction on how to make everything work perfectly.
This tutorial is a bit work in progress so stay tuned ;)
Just boot the ArchLinux Installation disc and install the basics
Wireless drivers
This PC contains an intel wireless card, that is supported by the ipw2200.
Therefor run a
# pacman -S ipw2200-fw
and afterwards reload the ipw2200 driver.
Installing X and WindowManager
Just install your favorite WindowManager and X - I prefer Gnome.
# pacman -S xorg-server gnome gnome-extra gnome-system-tools
Install NVidia driver:
# pacman -S nvidia nvidia-utils
Installing Wacom Tablet
Install xf86-input-wacom from AUR - if you installed aurpac like me:
$ aurpac -S xf86-input-wacom
Now, you'll have to configure xorg.conf:
# X -configure # cp /root/xorg.conf.new /etc/X11/xorg.conf # nano -w /etc/X11/xorg.conf
The ServerLayout Section should look like this:
Section "ServerLayout" Identifier "Default Layout" Screen "Screen0" Inputdevice "cursor" "SendCoreEvents" Inputdevice "stylus" "SendCoreEvents" Inputdevice "eraser" "SendCoreEvents" Identifier "X.org Configured" Screen 0 "Screen0" 0 0 InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer" InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard" InputDevice "Touchpad" EndSection
In section "Module" add
Load "synaptics"
The Input-Sections:
Section "InputDevice" Driver "wacom" Identifier "cursor" Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0" Option "Type" "cursor" Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" Option "Rotate" "NONE" EndSection
Section "InputDevice" Driver "wacom" Identifier "stylus" Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0" Option "Type" "stylus" Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" Option "Rotate" "NONE" EndSection
Section "InputDevice" Driver "wacom" Identifier "eraser" Option "Device" "/dev/ttyS0" Option "Type" "eraser" Option "ForceDevice" "ISDV4" Option "Rotate" "NONE" EndSection
This is my Input-Section for the touchpad
Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Synaptics Touchpad" Driver "synaptics" Option "AlwaysCore" "true" # send events to CorePointer Option "Device" "/dev/psaux" Option "Protocol" "auto-dev" Option "SHMConfig" "false" # configurable at runtime? security risk Option "LeftEdge" "1700" # x coord left Option "RightEdge" "5300" # x coord right Option "TopEdge" "1700" # y coord top Option "BottomEdge" "4200" # y coord bottom Option "FingerLow" "25" # pressure below this level triggers release Option "FingerHigh" "30" # pressure above this level triggers touch Option "MaxTapTime" "180" # max time in ms for detecting tap Option "VertEdgeScroll" "true" # enable vertical scroll zone Option "HorizEdgeScroll" "true" # enable horizontal scroll zone Option "CornerCoasting" "true" # enable continuous scroll with finger in corner Option "CoastingSpeed" "0.30" # corner coasting speed Option "VertScrollDelta" "100" # edge-to-edge scroll distance of the vertical scroll Option "HorizScrollDelta" "100" # edge-to-edge scroll distance of the horizontal scroll Option "MinSpeed" "0.10" # speed factor for low pointer movement Option "MaxSpeed" "0.60" # maximum speed factor for fast pointer movement Option "AccelFactor" "0.0020" # acceleration factor for normal pointer movements Option "VertTwoFingerScroll" "true" # vertical scroll anywhere with two fingers Option "HorizTwoFingerScroll" "true" # horizontal scroll anywhere with two fingers Option "TapButton1" "1" Option "TapButton2" "2" Option "TapButton3" "3" EndSection
My Device Section
Section "Device" Identifier "Card0" Option "NoLogo" "1" # I do not like the NVidia Logo Option "RandRRotation" "true" # making it possible to rotate the screen Option "Coolbits" "1" Option "RegistryDwords" "PerfLevelSrc=0x3333" # for saving battery lifetime Driver "nvidia" VendorName "nVidia Corporation" BoardName "NV43 [Geforce Go 6600TE/6200TE]" BusID "PCI:1:0:0" EndSection
Optimizing battery lifetime
Just install cpufrequtils
I reduced VCores to make my battery live longer: install intel-phc and linux-phc-optimize from AUR
$ aurpac -S intel-phc linux-phc-optimize
then run
# linux-phc-optimize
remember the original and the optimized values - you'll need them ;) then I created the following script /etc/rc.d/phc
#!/bin/bash case "$1" in start) stat_busy "Optimizing PHC VIDs" echo "14:21 12:15 10:9 8:4 6:3" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/phc_controls stat_done ;; stop) stat_busy "Resetting PHC VIDs" echo "14:41 12:36 10:30 8:24 6:18" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/phc_controls stat_done ;; restart) $0 stop sleep 1 $0 start ;; *) echo "usage: $0 {start|stop|restart}" esac exit 0
the bold passages are the optimized and original values - these are for my Pentium M 1,86GHz the formate is the following:
14:value_for_full_speed 12:value_for_speed2 10:value_for_speed3
etc etc in the "Optimizing" part insert the optimized values and in the "Resetting" part the original values.
Finally, we'll have to set some daemons in rc.conf
# nano -w /etc/rc.conf
add generally dbus, hal, laptop-mode, phc, cpufreq, networkmanager to daemons line for gnome gdm (make sure, it is the LAST one in this line)
add some modules
MODULES=(phc-intel acpi-cpufreq cpufreq_powersave cpufreq_conservative)
Mapping screen-key to something that makes sense
by default, the buttons on the screen return the combinations Super_L + [1-7] I prefer this tiny joystick to use as page up and page down - so I tried xmodmap
$ nano -w .Xmodmap
change the line of keycode 134 to
keycode 134 = Mode_switch NoSymbol Mode_switch NoSymbol Super_R
and the following lines:
keycode 10 = 1 exclam Prior Prior onesuperior exclamdown keycode 11 = 2 quotedbl Next Next twosuperior oneeighth keycode 12 = 3 section Prior Prior threesuperior sterling keycode 13 = 4 dollar Next Next onequarter currency
that produces: tablet is landscape and orientation "normal" - joystick up -> page up, down -> page down tablet is portrait and orientation "left" - joystick up -> page up, down -> page down
Script for changing orientation
# nano -w /usr/bin/rotate
#!/bin/bash #### rotate.sh - A script for tablet PCs to rotate the display. ## This software is licensed under the CC-GNU GPL. ## http://creativecommons.org/licenses/GPL/2.0/ ## http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Tablet_PC ## REQUIRES: linuxwacom (http://linuxwacom.sourceforge.net/) #### Function(s) function set_normal { xrandr -o normal xsetwacom set "stylus" Rotate NONE xsetwacom set "cursor" Rotate NONE xsetwacom set "eraser" Rotate NONE orientation="normal" } function set_left { xrandr -o left xsetwacom set "stylus" Rotate CCW xsetwacom set "cursor" Rotate CCW xsetwacom set "eraser" Rotate CCW orientation="left" } #### Variable(s) orientation="$(xrandr --query --verbose | grep '(normal left inverted right) 0mm x 0mm' | awk '{print $5}')" #### Main if [ "$orientation" = "normal" ]; then set_left elif [ "$orientation" = "right" ]; then set_normal elif [ "$orientation" = "inverted" ]; then set_normal elif [ "$orientation" = "left" ]; then set_normal fi #### EOF
# chmod 0755 /usr/bin/rotate
I customized the given script a bit, because turning right and inverted made no sense for me. This script can now be used with gnome-keybinding-properties
What does not work
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When Timmy Nguyen comes to his pre-calculus class, he has already learned the day's lesson -- he watched it on a short online video prepared by his teacher for homework.
So without a lecture to listen to, he and his classmates at Segerstrom Fundamental High School in Santa Ana, Calif. -- spend class time doing practice problems in small groups, taking quizzes, explaining the concept to other students, reciting equation formulas in a loud chorus, and making their own videos while teacher Crystal Kirch buzzes from desk to desk to help pupils who are having trouble.
It is a technology-driven teaching method known as "flipped learning" because it flips the time-honored model of classroom lecture and exercises for homework -- the lecture becomes homework and class time is for practice.
"It was hard to get used to," said Nguyen, an 11th-grader. "I was like 'why do I have to watch these videos, this is so dumb.' But then I stopped complaining and I learned the material quicker. My grade went from a D to an A."
Flipped learning apparently is catching on in schools across the nation as a younger, more tech-savvy generation of teachers is moving into classrooms.
Although the number of "flipped" teachers is hard to ascertain, the online community Flipped Learning Network now has 10,000 members, up from 2,500 a year ago, and training workshops are being held all over the country, said executive director Kari Afstrom.
Under the model, teachers make eight- to 10-minute videos of their lessons using laptops, often simply filming the whiteboard as the teacher makes notations and recording their voice as they explain the concept.
The videos are uploaded onto a teacher or school website, or even YouTube, where they can be accessed by students on computers or smartphones as homework.
For pupils lacking easy access to the Internet, teachers copy videos onto DVDs or flash drives. Kids with no home device watch the video on school computers.
Class time is then devoted to practical applications of the lesson -- often more creative exercises designed to engage students and deepen their understanding. "It's a huge transformation," said Kirch, who has been taking this approach for two years. "It's a student-focused classroom where the responsibility for learning has flipped from me to the students."
The concept emerged five years ago when a pair of Colorado high school teachers started videotaping their chemistry classes for absent students.
"We found it was really valuable and pushed us to ask what the students needed us for," said one of the teachers, Aaron Sams, now a consultant who is developing on online education program in Pittsburgh. "They didn't need us for content dissemination, they needed us to dig deeper."
He and Jonathan Bergmann began condensing classroom lectures to short videos and assigning them as homework. "The first year, I was able to double the number of labs my students were doing," Sams said. "That's every science teacher's dream."
In the Detroit suburb of Clinton Township, Clintondale High School Principal Greg Green converted the whole school to flipped learning in the fall of 2011 after years of frustration with high failure rates and discipline problems. Three-quarters of the school's enrollment of 600 is low-income, minority students.
Flipping yielded dramatic results after just a year, including a 33 percent drop in the freshman failure rate and a 66 percent drop in the number of disciplinary incidents from the year before, Green said. Graduation, attendance and test scores all went up.
Lessons go home as more teachers use online videos
When Timmy Nguyen comes to his pre-calculus class, he has already learned the day's lesson -- he watched it on a short online video prepared by his teacher for homework.


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The Agony in the Garden (Christ on the Mount of Olives), ca. 1597-98
Oil on canvas
20 7/8 x 30 in. (53 x 76.2 cm)
Mrs. F. F. Prentiss Fund, 1969
The nocturnal setting of Giuseppe Cesari's The Agony in the Garden evokes a lyrical, melancholic mood. As Christ prays and three apostles slumber in the foreground, Judas leads the Roman soldiers into the garden to arrest Christ.
In this depiction of the Agony in the Garden (Christ on the Mount of Olives), Cesari represents Christ kneeling on a rocky mount as he receives an angelic vision, here bearing the portentous cross. The three apostles who accompanied Christ to the garden--James, John, and Peter (from left to right)--sleep in the foreground. Cesari's rich, saturated palette evokes all the mystery and drama of the nocturnal landscape. Deep shadows are pierced by multiple light sources: the divine light flooding Christ as he prays, and the moon shuttling through clouds at upper right, fitfully illuminating the soldiers as they come to arrest Christ.
In contrast to other contemporary representations of the theme, which emphasize Christ's inner torment, the mood created in Cesari's painting is lyrical, rather than anguished. The apostles are slumberous with melancholy and Christ is quietly resigned to his fate: "…the idea of agony, of fear of death, is sacrificed to the mood of lament and consolation." 1
Cesari's earliest treatment of the Agony in the Garden is probably a fresco in the Sacristy of San Martino, Naples (1589-97). Although the poses of the figures are quite similar to those in the Oberlin work, the San Martino fresco is more intimate, and not as dynamic as the Oberlin painting, with its dramatic illumination and rich chiaroscuro. In the fresco, the celestial angel bears the more common attribute of a chalice, rather than the cross which appears in the Oberlin picture. In part because of its more structured composition, the Oberlin Agony in the Garden can probably be dated slightly later than the San Martino fresco, to about 1597-98. Works by the artist which are dated or documented to those years, such as The Capture of Christ of about 1597 (Rome, Galleria Borghese, inv. 356), share a "three-dimensionality of forms and...brilliance of texture in a light which evokes tensions, [and] establishes restless accents…." 2 Finally, Röttgen cites a drawing in the Louvre as probably reflecting Cesari's early conception for the figures of Saints John and Peter, at the center and right of the foreground group. 3
The popularity and success of Cesari's composition is confirmed by the many extant replicas and copies of the Oberlin Agony in the Garden. Herwarth Röttgen, in his thorough study of the Oberlin painting, noted replicas or variants of the composition in a Roman collection in the mid-nineteenth century; in a private collection in Rome about 1930; and a workshop copy, painted about 1630, at the collection of the National Trust, at Uppark, Sussex. 4 In addition to the works mentioned by Röttgen, a copy of the Oberlin painting was on the London art market in the early 1970s, and another version was sold in New York in 1993. 5 There are subtle differences between the variants; for example, in several of the paintings Christ gazes down in an attitude of submission, rather than turning towards the angelic vision, as he does in the Oberlin painting. There is also a variant of the composition in a vertical format (possibly by the artist's brother, Bernardino), which is known in at least three versions: one presently in the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff; another formerly in the Staatliche Museen, Berlin; and a copy of the latter, sold in London in 1969. 6
M. E. Wieseman
Giuseppe Cesari was probably born in the town of Arpino (located between Rome and Naples) in 1568; his father was a painter of votive images. Cesari moved to Rome in about 1581-82 and was apprenticed to Niccolò Circignani (Niccolò Pomarancio, ca. 1517/24-1596), a painter working in the maniera style. A precocious talent, Cesari became a member of the Accademia di San Luca in 1585 and received his first independent commission in 1588, for a fresco cycle in San Lorenzo, Damaso (now lost). In this and in subsequent commissions the artist developed a more classical style characterized by symmetrical compositions, narrative clarity, and larger, more imposing figures. From 1592, he was the principal painter to Pope Clement VIII in Rome, and received prestigious commissions from other members of the papal family as well. He was made a "Cavaliere di Christo" in 1601 for his decorations of the Pope's episcopal church, San Giovanni in Laterano. In 1607, Cardinal Scipione Borghese (the nephew of Clement VIII's successor, Paul V) had Cesari arrested and confiscated his collection of more than one hundred pictures (now Rome, Galleria Borghese). Cesari's late works, after about 1610, are rather rigid and archaizing, and frequently revert to the stylized conventions of the maniera.
In addition to his many large fresco cycles and altarpieces, Cesari specialized in painting small pictures for private patrons, both Roman and foreign. His works combined a new classical ideal with the graceful elegance of the maniera. Cesari's principal studio assistant was his brother Bernardino (1571-1622). His only direct followers were his sons Muzio (1619-1676) and Bernardino (d. 1703), although numerous artists, including Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1573-1610) and Andrea Sacchi (1599-1661), studied with him and admired his work.
General References
Röttgen, Herwarth. Il Cavaliere d'Arpino. Exh. cat., Palazzo Venezia, Rome, 1973.
Forcellino, Maria. Il Cavaliere d'Arpino, Napoli 1589-1597. Milan, 1991.
Palazzo Barberini, Rome (until 1811-12)
Collection Prince Sciarra, Rome
Collection Vicenzo Camuccini, Rome (d. 1844)
Collection Dukes of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle (1856-1966)
With Thomas Agnew and Sons, London
With Paul Drey Gallery, New York, from whom purchased in 1969
London, British Institution, 1859. Cat. no. 34.
The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1984-85. <U Baroque Imagery >. 6 November - 6 January. Cat. no. 3.
Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 27, no. 2 (Winter 1970), pp. 59-60, fig. 2.
Röttgen, Herwarth. "Christ on the Mount of Olives." Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 28, no. 1 (Fall 1970), pp. 3-26.
Schloder, John. In Baroque Imagery. Exh. cat., The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1985, pp. 17-19.
Technical Data
The original linen canvas had been lined onto a coarse open-mesh fabric prior to acquisition by the museum; it was relined to a fiberglass fabric using a wax-resin adhesive in 1970, and affixed to an ICA-type spring stretcher. The original tacking margins are intact. The canvas is covered with a relatively thick brown ground, with a thinner grey imprimatura layer applied on top. Paint application varies from a stiff, thick layer in the foliage, to a thinner, more fluid application in the figures. Glazes are limited to the foliage and some of the garments. Scattered minor losses in the upper portion of the painting and in the foreground figures have been inpainted. The blue pigment used in the foliage (azurite) has darkened and also shrunk in drying, deepening the green areas to brown and pulling the paint into islands, separated by cracks. These cracks have also been inpainted.
1. Herwarth Röttgen, "Christ on the Mount of Olives," Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 28, no. 1 (Fall 1970), pp. 21-22.
2. Herwarth Röttgen, "Christ on the Mount of Olives," Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 28, no. 1 (Fall 1970), p. 14.
3. Red and black chalk, 18.1 x 31 cm, Paris, Musée du Louvre, Cabinet des Dessins, inv. 2996; see Herwarth Röttgen, "Christ on the Mount of Olives," Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 28, no. 1 (Fall 1970), pp. 16, 19 and fig. 2.
4. For additional information, see Herwarth Röttgen, "Christ on the Mount of Olives," Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 28, no. 1 (Fall 1970), pp. 8-10.
5. Respectively: oil on canvas, 57 x 76 cm, sale London (Sotheby's), 24 November 1971, lot 159; subsequently sale London (Sotheby's), 26 June 1974, lot 114 (as "after" Cesari, 54 x 73 cm); and oil on canvas, 48.9 x 70.5 cm, sale New York (Sotheby's), 15 January 1993, lot 39.
6. Oil on canvas, 91 x 66 cm, formerly in Berlin, Staatliche Museen; a copy of this composition, oil on copper, 49.5 x 38 cm, was in the sale London (Christie's), 16 May 1969, lot 115; see Herwarth Röttgen, "Christ on the Mount of Olives," Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 28, no. 1 (Fall 1970), p. 10, who proposed the Berlin painting as a work by Bernardino Cesari. The Cardiff painting (oil on canvas, 103 x 79 cm, with Colnaghi, London, 1976) was not known to Röttgen.


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Palefroi - V. Self-analysis and egocentric trap. Beware of judgment self-sufficiency. Fig. 1
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Palefroi is Damien Tran and Marion Jdanoff, two french artists currently based in Berlin.
They work at the crossroads of printmaking, illustration, publishing and applied arts. Their artistic practice is entangled with silkscreen and has many forms: artists' books, zines, installations, posters and art prints.
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Lawn Mower broken? All terrain vehicle or motorcycle making a weird noise? Or your boat not going as fast as it should? If you are a do-it-yourself person, then we have the source to diagnose and fix your small engine's yourself! Search by make, model and year. It's an easy to use database with lots of information! Stop in to the library or visit our catalog today to find the information, print out directions and be on your way to a working engine! If you need any assistance call the Information desk at (641) 792-4108 or stop by.
Drawing for Theater Ticket Vouchers
We have partnered with the Old Creamery Theatre in Amana to offer our patrons a chance drawing of 2 "$3 off Adult ticket" vouchers (We have many!) and a $20 Voucher to "Moonlight and Magnolias." Stop by the Circulation Desk to fill out an entry form today! Winners will be drawn on July 10. The play runs from July 11 to 28. Be sure to tell your friends. "Moonlight & Magnolia" Synopsis: This is the hilarious behind-the-scenes account of three men who spent a weekend locked in an office rewriting the screenplay for the movie, "Gone With The Wind," while the cameras were already rolling. See what "really" happened as the producer and director act out key scenes for the screenwriter for what eventually became one of the greatest movies ever made.
Chasing 4 Life-Storm Chasers
This event is recommended for middle school aged and older. Join us at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, to learn about Heart of a Hero-Storm Chasers and Emergency Responders! No preregistration is necessary and will be in the meeting room of the library. The program is called Heart of a Hero. What happens when we dig deep inside ourselves to find that thing that makes us help others. Learn all about how responders do their job, like K9, search and rescue, fire, police, etc. Witness a drone in action!
Coffee & Movie: Across the Universe
Stop by the library meeting room at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, for a showing of Across the Universe. Synopsis: A love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, mind exploration and rock 'n roll, moving from the dockyards of Liverpool to the creative psychedelia of Greenwich Village, from the riot-torn streets of Detroit to the killing fields of Vietnam. If you are a fan of The Beatles' music, this is a must-see!
Visiting Author-Bob Dunbar
Author Bob Dunbar will be visiting the library at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, to discuss his newest book. Bob Dunbar is a free-lance writer whose work has appeared in a number of historical publications. Born and educated in Cedar Rapids, he spent several years living and working in the American West. He currently resides in Des Moines, Iowa, where he is at work on his next novel. Bob Dunbar will be speaking about what it is like to be an author and about his newest release: To Fame's Proud Cliff.
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Lux Interior, lead singer with seminal garage rock legends The Cramps, died yesterday, aged 62.
The Cramps' frontman Lux Interior died in Glendale, California yesterday (February 4). The frontman of the highly influential New York punk band was 62.
Interior, whose real name was Erick Lee Purkhiser, passed away at Glendale Memorial Hospital at 4:30 am PST due to a previously existing heart condition.
Interior and his wife Poison Ivy founded The Cramps in the early 1970s. Having emerged from CBGB's New York punk scene, Interior was known for his wild on-stage antics, thrashing about and stripping down, reminiscent of Iggy Pop.
The Cramps have been credited with pioneering a unique sound that pairs rockabilly and surf guitar.
"Lux was a fearless frontman who transformed every stage he stepped on into a place of passion, abandon, and true freedom. He is a rare icon who will be missed dearly," the Cramps' publicist said in an official statement.
The Cramps have remained active throughout the past three decades, with Interior and Poison Ivy anchoring the lineup while other members changed.
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Wet deposition occurs when pollutants are deposited in combination with precipitation, predominantly by rain and snow, but also by clouds and fog. The NPS monitors wet deposition through the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP).
Dry deposition of particles and gases occurs by complex processes such as settling, impaction, and adsorption. Dry deposition is monitored through the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNet).
CASTNet measures weekly average atmospheric concentrations of sulfate, nitrate, ammonium, sulfur dioxide, and nitric acid; and meteorological conditions. Filter packs are exposed for 1-week intervals at a flow rate of 1.5 liters per minute (3.0 liters per minute for western sites), and sent to the contracted laboratory in Gainesville, Florida, for chemical analysis. Dry deposition rates are calculated using atmospheric concentrations, meteorological data, and information on land use, vegetation, and surface conditions.
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The Ramona Trio will perform on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Little Falls Carnegie Library.
The Ramona Trio is a performing string trio from the St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls. Kendra Sobania and Golden Fisk, second violin and cello respectively, are both senior students of first violinist Celo V'ec. The trio enjoys playing a variety of classical string music from Baroque to Modern. For the holidays, the Ramona Trio has prepared an eclectic mix of French carols, English yuletide songs in jazz arrangements and classical pieces associated with the seasonal celebration.
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GameZone writes, "Last night was the premiere of Syfy's new original series, Defiance. This show is a companion piece, or vice versa, to the game Defiance, taking place in the same universe, during the same timeline. Before the show aired, it was unclear exactly how the game would meld these two mediums together and how they'd interact, but the Pilot episode certainly hinted at how it all comes together."
I thought the show was surprisingly good, actually.
I'll keep watching it for sure.
I liked the show. It's has a few hot women and that's all you need.
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The Center for Information Technologies and eBusiness (CITe) is a multi disciplinary center within the College of Business Administration. CITe was created in 2000 with the mission to teach students and develop faculty in the principles and practices of the related disciplines of Information Technology and electronic business. CITe will accomplish its mission by providing scholarships, mentoring, internships & co-op opportunities to students in the information systems discipline; provide resources to conduct research in the IT discipline to faculty, and conduct several outreach activities that promote IT among the local companies.
CITe is made up of an advisory board of Information Technology leaders from the North-East Ohio region and the College of Business Administration faculty, staff, and students. The objectives of CITe are to advance information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) programs, research, best practices, and related activities at The University of Akron. The vision of CITe is to be widely recognized as an important resource connecting IT executives with IS faculty & students at The University of Akron that will provide educational, research, and networking opportunities for students, faculty and local businesses.