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Another Spy Sees 1408 And Says, "Not So Fast"...
Hey, everyone. "Moriarty" here. We had a couple more people pop up with reviews of 1408, the new Stephen King thriller, towards the end of the week. Despite the idiotic talkback that insists on labeling every single contributor now a "plant," I can confirm that those were real reviews. From normal film fans. And that's really what they thought of them. But we've got another review today from someone who felt very differently about the film, and wants to make sure his voice is heard, too...
Hey I don't know if you need something along these lines, but I think you do. I've read two really positive reviews on AICN for the movie I just saw, 1408. And it needs to be said, those writers are either plants, drunk, or both. Or maybe the film's been changed significantly since this winter. The bottom line, though, is that it is a bit of a mess. I don't really like to do much plot summary if it's avoidable. Luckily there's not much work to be done with 1408. John Cusack plays Mike Enslin, author of books about haunted places who's never actually seen any real paranormal activity. He goes to room 1408 of the fictional Dolphin Hotel in NYC and there he sees real paranormal activity. And … that's pretty much the plot. Which would be fine if 1408 was actually as scary as these other writers suggest. And/or if the supernatural aspect of the film had some kind of pay-off. Neither is the case. There are some scary moments, but without a real dramatic context (more on that in a second) it starts to feel mechanical, like a mediocre haunted house ride. And I am all for leaving some mystery to movies like this, but 1408 doesn't even have a hint of an attempt to show us what, in fact is going on in the titular room. It becomes a lot of sound and fury, signifying nothing. The dramatic context I mentioned, or lack thereof, consists of flashbacks revealing Enslin's so-sad past. Fair enough, but it feels tacked on, as if the filmmakers felt they needed an emotional hook but were too busy piling on the (very loud) jump scares to really give this back-story the attention it needed. As a result, it's distracting at least, and disingenuous at worst. The acting is fine, if sometimes overwrought. And I'm talking about Cusack here, since the other leads are in the film maybe 20 minutes combined. Samuel Jackson did initially make me think the movie was going to be better than it ended up being, by sheer force of his Sam Jackson-ness. Mary McCormack's character is a cardboard cut-out; there's nothing to be done with it and McCormack does just that. Overall 1408 is jumbled and not very intriguing. There is nothing to wonder at, or about, and I think that's a fundamental failure for a supernatural horror film. I should also say the trailer for this film gives away farrrrrrr too much, especially the only "twist" in the whole movie. So that annoyed me (and also I was seated next to three very chatty middle aged women who narrated as the movie played - thanks ladies!) So maybe I am a little biased. I do think it's possible that editing could make this more cohesive; it depends on what footage they have lying around I guess. I've written a few times before but I forget what name(s) I used. So please call me Changeling if you use this. If that's taken call me Johnny Frog. If that's taken call me Kid Kilowatt. If that's taken call me Sandwich Hoarder. If that's taken call me The Human Tamale. If that's taken call me Cigarette Tricks. If that's taken, by god, call me Frou-Frou.
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May 7, 2007, 6:01 a.m. CST
by Riggy469
May 7, 2007, 6:06 a.m. CST
by Riggy469
I guess it wasn't just me who thought that the trailer appeared to show too much. I really hope there is more left to the film, cause I really loved the trailer.
May 7, 2007, 6:40 a.m. CST
by 3rdrate
you guys are blind
May 7, 2007, 8:30 a.m. CST
Becoming a greenhouse in here..
by Jugs
May 7, 2007, 8:34 a.m. CST
Reverso Jedi Plant?
by kikuchiyoboy
"Or maybe the film's been changed significantly since this winter. The bottom line, though, is that it is a bit of a mess."

 This film will now get the "I am intrigued" treatment after one polar oposite review. I think they're all the same dude. They're all secretly Ebert.

 Or not.
May 7, 2007, 9:24 a.m. CST
by Osmosis Jones
May 7, 2007, 9:30 a.m. CST
so... NO poop outta yer bum?!!?
by jimmy rabbitte
...man. I was really looking forward to this one.
May 7, 2007, 10:44 a.m. CST
I had my doubts
by LizardKing69
to begin with. although I think that 1408 is Kings scariest short story, history has shown that his horror generally doesn't do well on screen. Especially since this is one of his short stories, there isn't enough to justify a full length movie. This story would've done well as a segment in some horror anthology instead.
May 7, 2007, 10:59 a.m. CST
Osmosis Jones
by snomusic
Special kudos to you my friend - Man in Suite - That was very punny - and I LOVE punny. Personally, I look forward to the film specifically because I dig Cusak and some of King's stuff. The plant posts are seriously starting to tick me off to no end. Only BSB's post is forgivable since I believe it was a humor based post, otherwise everyone can stop shoveling their plant uh....fertilizer.
May 7, 2007, 11:03 a.m. CST
Not a Plant ...
by Kid Kilowatt
Does that actually happen? People plant NEGATIVE reviews? Pretty funny, anyways I wrote the review and am not a plant. I just thought the movie wasn't good. Started off okay, then lost the plot (literally). If you see it you'll see, I'd be surprised if 1408 is successful.
 I'd like to thank Moriarty for posting my review btw, after I bugged him and Quint unnecessarily. I feel like I can rest easy now, knowing the people have been informed ... hahaha
May 7, 2007, 11:22 a.m. CST
"Moriarty" = Plant
by bubbha
Think about it.
May 7, 2007, 11:34 a.m. CST
mechanical, like a mediocre haunted house ride
by Napoleon Park
And we know an amusement park ride could never be turned into an entertaining picture, right Pirates of the Carribbean?
May 7, 2007, 12:02 p.m. CST
I was very intrigued by the preview.
by Kid Kilowatt
I thought the movie had a chance of being good. Eh, go see it for yourself.
May 7, 2007, 12:13 p.m. CST
by Err
They purposely want us to see other films. They're from rival studio companies. BLASPHEMY!
May 7, 2007, 12:33 p.m. CST
I HATE loud/sudden noises substituting for real scares
by Moa Kaka
All it does is upset my Ausperger's syndrome.
May 7, 2007, 12:54 p.m. CST
I laughed my ass off at the trailer
by Spandau Belly
it was just ten minutes of Cusak doing scream reaction test shots and some other images from The Ring and stuff edited between. This looks terrible!
May 7, 2007, 1:07 p.m. CST
by TheDohDoh
I'm not sure what's happening with this site, where the TalkBackers are being cracked-on more and more for exhibiting the type of constructive, if slightly cynical (hey, we've burned plenty), commentary and passionate doubts about upcoming genre movies that Harry and Moriarty used to. Harry used to call for certain filmmakers heads on sticks. Now, he'll let word of a PG-13 Die Hard wisp by like it's another Paul Walker opus. As for the Plants, I remember when AICN staff used to have doubts about overly-enthusiastic, suspiciously worded reviews sent it. It's not like Plants don't exist Moriarty. And IT'S IRONIC BECAUSE THIS REVIEW EVEN SAYS THAT THOSE OTHER TWO REVIEWS SEEMED LIKE PLANTS, HENCE THE ENTIRE PURPOSE FOR THIS ONE. Sometimes it feels like the TalkBackers are what keep this site's spirit remaining like the ol' muckraking, industry-knocking days. I guess once you get into the film industry, you gradually become THEM and not US. Shit happens, but don't knock us for spending our time here and adding another dimension to the site.
May 7, 2007, 2:14 p.m. CST
1408 gets me all MISTy eyed.
by CyberVishnu
1408 and The Mist are two of King's best stories and they are both being adapted by talented filmmakers. So don't act like Stephen King won't be owning your nutsack by year's end. This plant is more obvious than Stephen King's abandoned story "THE PLANT!"
May 7, 2007, 5:45 p.m. CST
No surprise here.
by Vergil
It's Stephen King. He doesn't like backstory. He rarely has a REASON what what goes on in his stories. He tried in It, and came up with inventing an entire comsmology including the two most powerful beings in the universe one of which for some reason likes to scare little kids in a sleepy little town. The Mist is a perfect example. No reason for the 'monsters'. None. Zilch. For whatever reason, lots of people still like him (hell, even I "like" him, just hate his stories). Point being: if you like watching death and destruction just for its own sake, you will probably like his stories, and apparently this movie. For me, it's like reading a Sherlock Holmes story that ends: "I have no idea what killed him Watson. But wasn't it fun watching him die?" No thanks.
May 7, 2007, 5:48 p.m. CST
And for the record
by Vergil
Just how many of the cries of "PLANT!" have been shown to be true? I know that it happened once. Probably a time or two more. But you amateur sluths just end up sounding like idiots when you have no idea one way or the other.
May 7, 2007, 7:15 p.m. CST
This kind of review should be known as a weed
by Doc_Strange
Still kind of a plant but thrown in to make sure the reviews aren't overwhelmingly positive in order to balance out a film. Fuck, I'm sleepy and I have no idea what I'm saying anymore. G'nite.
May 7, 2007, 7:35 p.m. CST
God Must Love John Cusack Movies
by atleastwebrits
Because He makes so many of them. Next stop for Johnny: Sell-Out Voice Overs and a TV series!
May 7, 2007, 11:30 p.m. CST
Vergil- Thats some off base generalizations there
by Lovecraftfan
More Stephen King hate. Wow whata surprise. Death and desctruction for no reason. I guess you haven't read half of his books. Considering most of his books now are either out right drama or drama with little horror I have no idea how that statement makes any sense. People read for his deeply felt characters and engrossing storylines not death and destruction.
May 8, 2007, 1:32 a.m. CST
And another thing Virgil...
by snomusic
Try reading It, there's so much backstory in that book and the history of Derry, he doesn't need to ever do it again - lol. Seriously though, ya don't know what yer talking about, dude.
May 9, 2007, 9:18 a.m. CST
How can they stretch this story out to 2 hours
by meckleboy
Come on its a great story but it wasnt too long. They may have to alter it or add on like in Shawshank redemption.I am more interested in seeing the Mist. And I swear to every one if this movie bombs I will unleash a Zombie infection on this world.
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I keep my voice as low as possible as the class brace themselves or the music to kick in. Our final practice before the purpose of my for once successful creation will be coming to watch and listen to this song, especially for the man himself. The guitar kicks in and i look around amazed by how talented these kids are, screaming every word out all the while with every ounce of air in my lungs. " Oh.My.Wow." I hear a familiar voice and whirl around, to my horror it's Frank standing in the doorway. Oh shit fuckedy fucking HELL!
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"I'm taking you out after work thats it! This is worth celebrating! Oh God! Gerard I could kiss you!" He almost screamed, every student turning to us, disgust and confusion etched across some faces. Some had turned white as a sheet whilst some of the girls burst into a chorus of "aww" and "oh my god!". I simply laughed the whole charade off as Frank blushed bright pink and walked away to tune a guitar. But all the while it seemed he was looking at me now and again out of the corner of his eye, he couldn't be, could he? And how badly i really did want to kiss him, if only we had a different time and a better place

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February 21, 2014By Andrew Smith of New Palestine High School
New Palestine had senior Grant Gish and all three of its relays advance to the sectional final races from Thursday's preliminaries at New Palestine High School.
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FRERARD: Frank hasn't had a good Christmas. Can Gerard change that?
The snow on the sidewalks of New Jersey were whiter than white. The sky was a light blue with white clouds that could be mistaken for cotton. A man reaching at 5'4 was sitting on a bench in an abandoned park. Tears coming out of his hazel eyes. He had just lost his mother. The only person caring for him. Where was his father you ask? His father was somewhere in Vegas getting a lap dance from a bunch of no good showgirls. But of course Frank didn't know that. He didn't even know his own father's name. Let alone his identity.
Frank was all alone on this Christmas Day. "I hate Christmas." He said. "The only day I thought I would actually have a good time is ruined."
"What's wrong kid?" Asked a smooth, husky voice. Frank looked up only to find a tall, good looking man hovering over him. Frank stood up and wiped his tears away.
"Ummmm.................nothing just thinking about all fun time I'll have. I'm a little emotional on Christmas." Frank said. He knew he shouldn't have cried in public. He just didn't want come home to no one cooking a good Christmas meal and showering him with hugs. He didn't want to come home alone.
"I know a lie when I hear one. You're not fooling me. Now tell me what's really wrong." The stranger said. Frank knew he would regret it, but the guy was offering free help. Something a regular old person can't resist.
"Ok well my mother passed away. She was the only person I had in my life that didn't criticize me. She was the only one who didn't scowl when I told her I was gay. Basically the only thread I held on to in life. And now I'm spending the most special time of year alone." Frank confessed. Tears peeking from his eyes. He felt lost and sad. He felt like punching something. Mixed emotions circled his head.
"I'm sorry-"
"Don't be it wasn't your fault. And it's not like anything can bring her back anyway". Frank interrupted.
"What's your name?" The strange man asked.
"Frank. Frank Iero."
"Nice name. Mine is Gerard. Gerard Way." Gerard said pleasantly while holding his hand out.
Frank smiled and shook hands with the man. "It was nice meeting you. If you'll excuse me I have to go home." He said.
"Home to what?" Gerard said.
"Home to my dog. Animals need food to you know." Frank was lying through his very own teeth, he had no dog.
"Oh, well if you don't mind I'd like to take you home. Safe isn't really the right word for this town." Gerard said and gave a soft smile.
"Ok fine, but just so you know I don't do one night stands." Frank said with a small laugh. He wanted to play around a bit. He didn't want to be sad forever.
Gerard laughed along. Frank could only stare in wonder. His laugh was so.......musical. It was the laugh of a singer. "Do you sing?" Frank asked.
Gerard was surprised. Nobody knew this except for his family. "Yes, I do. How'd you know?"
"Your laugh. It was a hint I guess you could say." Frank didn't want to admit his laugh sent chills down his spine.
"Well then I should stop laughing." Gerard said with a smirk.
"NO!!!" Frank exclaimed. "I mean,no. It really does compliment you."
Gerard chuckled. "Let's just start walking before we got mugged." He walked and Frank followed.
Silence was among them both. No one talked, just walked. It was peaceful though. Not awkward. Frank smiled at this. This is what he needed. A man by his side. Someone else to love. Someone to take care of him in his time of need.
Gerard couldn't help but glance at the gorgeous boy next to him. When he saw the boy on the bench he felt sorry. He didn't like for anyone to be alone. Besides he wasn't doing anything special. His brother left to go visit his long distance girlfriend and his mother kicked him out the day she found out he was bisexual. Saying that no man should ever like two sexes at the same time. What a bitch. In all honesty this was the best thing that had happened in any Christmas.
"I just hope we get to be friends. Maybe even more. I would like that." Gerard thought.
"So how old are." Franks was voice interrupted Gerard's thoughts.
"I'm 21. How about you. Wait let me guess.........16."
Gerard said with confidence. Apparently he was good at guessing ages. But this time he was wrong.
"Nope, I'm 18. But nice try." Frank stated in a as-a-matter-of-fact voice.
"Wow you're young. Have you thought about college?" Gerard asked.
"No, I want to be in a band. Hopefully one that saves lives." Frank had always wanted to help people that thought about suicide. He was never suicidal himself, but he wanted help the ones who were. Having had so many friends who died that way.
"Well I hope you do good at it. Maybe even be part of the mainstream." Gerard said. He really did mean it. This kid had potential the whole world needed to love.
"Hell no. I live to be an outcast even in the famous world. But thanks for the luck." Frank appreciated the fact Gerard wished him the best of luck. He just didn't want to be so famous. He didn't want to fit in. He wanted to be himself.
The long walk had ended when Franks house came to sight.
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"Oh no you don't. You are not going to leave me just yet." Gerard said. "I know we barely met, but I have a gift for you. Look up."
Frank looked up and saw a mistletoe. His stomach fluttered. He was about tell Gerard that he didn't have to be kissed, but instead he was met with a passionate kiss. Frank didn't move at first knowing that at any moment he could screw the whole thing up. Then he thought what the hell it's Christmas. He kissed back and wrapped his arms around Gerard's neck. They stayed like that for a while.
"Best present ever." Frank said once they pulled away.
"Honey, for this present you have to unwrap." Gerard said sexily and Frank giggled. They both entered the house and made fireworks.
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Underground Economy And Fiscal Policies Modeling
AbstractOver the last decades a growing concern over the phenomenon of the underground economy has increased attention among officials, politicians, and economists. There are several important reasons why officials and the general public should be concerned in post-communist countries about the real size of the underground economy, as following: an impressive development of underground economy occurred after the collapse of former communist regimes and general liberalization of economic activity; under a growing underground economy, macroeconomics policy is based on mistaken official indicators (such as: income, consumption, unemployment, etc.). In such situation, an extended underground sector may cause severe difficulties to politicians, because it "provides" unreliable official indicators; an accelerated increase in the size of the underground economy, usually caused by a rise in the overall burden of taxes and regulations, may lead to an erosion of the tax base, a decrease in tax receipts and thus to a further rise of the budget deficit (in case of Eastern countries, these are perhaps accentuated due to a weak government bonds market and of a high inflation). First part of this study deals with a critical survey of main approaches of underground (informal) sector in specialized literature; second part focuses on models existing in literature, on their comparative estimating results of the size of underground economy and evaluation of fiscal policy effects. Also, some our results obtained by using specific models to investigate problems of underground economy in East European countries are presented. * This research was undertaken with support from the European Commission's Phare ACE Programme 1994, Contract Number: 94-0139-F.
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- E26 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Informal Economy; Underground Economy
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- H26 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Tax Evasion
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- Albu, Lucian-Liviu & Nicolae, Mariana, 2003. "Use of households survey data to estimate the size of the informal economy in Romania," MPRA Paper 14286, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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Broadway Records will release the original cast recording of the Broadway musical, Lysistrata Jones, featuring music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn and book by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. The recording will be released on Tuesday, May 15th. Pre-orders are now being taken at amazon.com. A digital release date will be announced in the coming weeks. The album features the complete Broadway score as well as a special bonus track. The original Broadway cast will reunite on Wednesday, March 28 to record the album's vocals.
The album is produced by Lewis Flinn and Dean Sharenow. Van Dean and Kenny Howard are executive producers, along with Douglas Carter Beane, Sase Sham, Jana Shea, and David Huntington. The liner notes will include essays from the creative team, as well as complete lyrics. The track listing is below:
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The Broadway company of Lysistrata Jones featured Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones), Liz Mikel (Hetaira), Josh Segarra (Mick), Jason Tam (Xander), and Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Robin) with Alexander Aguilar ('Uardo), Ato Blankson-Wood (Tyllus), Katie Boren (Lampito), Kat Nejat (Cleonice), LaQuet Sharnell (Myrrhine), Teddy Toye (Harold) and Alex Wyse (Cinesius).
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Nov 302011
Philip Seymour Hoffman Will Star in DEATH OF A SALESMAN on Broadway This Winter
Arthur Miller's Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman will return to Broadway this winter in a new production directed by eight-time Tony Award winner Mike Nichols. The production will star Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman as Willy Loman, Obie Award winner Linda Emond as Linda Loman, and Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, The Amazing Spider-Man) in his Broadway debut as Biff Loman.
The strictly limited 16-week engagement opens Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). Previews begin Monday, February 13.
Death of a Salesman originally opened on February 10, 1949 at the Morosco Theatre. Hailed as a masterwork of modern American drama, it won six Tony Awards, including Best Play. It also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, the first play to ever win all three awards.
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The production will feature a recreation of the original ground-breaking and Tony Award-winning scenic design by Jo Mielziner, with costume design by Academy Award winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Ann Roth, lighting by three-time Tony Award-winner Brian MacDevitt and sound design by Tony Award-winner Scott Lehrer.
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"Jonas Brother" Nick Jonas to succeed Daniel Radcliffe and Darren Criss in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
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Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next 'J. Pierrepont Finch' in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING beginning Tuesday, January 24, 2012 through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Tickets for HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING are currently on sale through Sunday, July 1, 2012. Jonas, who began his career on stage at age 8, returns to Broadway for the first time since the launch of the international sensation The Jonas Brothers.
Nick Jonas launched his professional career at age 8 as 'Young Scrooge/Tiny Tim' in A Christmas Carol and followed it up with roles in the Broadway productions ofLes Misérables, Beauty and the Beast and Annie Get Your Gun with Reba McEntire. In the last year, he's returned to his roots on the live stage, taking on the role of 'Marius' in London's West End production of Les Misérables as well as at the 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2 Arena. Most recently, he starred as 'Link Larkin' alongside Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur in the Hollywood Bowl's production of Hairspray.
After a song written by Nick and his father found its way to Columbia Records, Nick was signed as a solo artist. His brothers Kevin and Joe were brought on board and the Jonas Brothers story began. Though the project never took off and they were dropped from Columbia, the industry had noticed and the Jonas Brothers were signed by Hollywood Records. In August 2007, the band released their self-titled debut album, which was soon certified platinum.
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Daniel Radcliffe originated the role of 'Finch' in this production and will conclude his run in the show on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Darren Criss, breakout star of Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning smash hit television show "GLEE", will make his Broadway debut as J. Pierrepont Finch, performing a strictly limited three week engagement from Tuesday, January 3, through Sunday, January 22, 2012.
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HENRYVILLE, Ind. (WHAS11) -- School districts across Kentuckiana are heading back to class, but it was an emotional return for one school in the West Clark district in Southern Indiana.
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- May 22:
- Defiant Steve Collins sentenced to jail for public corruption
- Mar 22:
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- Monterey water conflict: Varying opinions on how Collins' plea will affect civil case
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- Monterey's failed desal project: Whistle-blowing status was investigated for water chief
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- Water conflict of interest case: FPPC closes investigation, for now
- Water conflict of interest: Monterey County official said he knew Steve Collins was being paid
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- Entrapment not a defense in Steve Collins conflict of interest case, DA says
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County officials will not be forced to testify about their knowledge of Steve Collins' work on the failed desalination project.
Judge Robert O'Farrell blew Collins' planned criminal defense out of the water Monday. Citing state Supreme Court precedence, O'Farrell said it was not a defense to say public officials instructed him to work on the project and get paid while he sat on the county water board, even if it were true.
The ruling means complete revelations about "who knew what when" regarding Collins' work on the project will not likely come in his criminal trial, set to begin this week.
Still pending in San Francisco Superior Court are civil lawsuits over the failed project among former partners California American Water, Marina Coast Water District and, potentially, the Water Resources Agency. Marina Coast hopes to collect its costs from Cal Am or the county.
They, in turn, blame Marina Coast for arranging Collins' employment. They want to declare the contracts void and leave Marina Coast holding the bag for the $15 million to $18 million in costs. A March 24 trial date was vacated while Judge Curtis Karnow reconsiders whether the statute of limitations to challenge the contracts has already passed. The county has indicated it will sue Marina Coast if given the opportunity.
Collins is charged with numerous felony counts, including conflict of interest in connection with the $160,000 he earned as a consultant working on the desal project for RMC Water and Environment. At the time, Collins was a member of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors.
He maintains Monterey County Supervisor Lou Calcagno and Curtis Weeks, former general manager of the water agency, asked him to do the work and that it was approved by the county's attorneys. Collins and his attorney had planned to call to the stand Calcagno, Weeks, Supervisor Dave Potter, County Counsel Charles McKee and Deputy County Counsel Irv Grant, among others.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Wednesday for a trial expected to last a month.
Collins declined comment on his morning in court. Defense attorney Dan Clymo said only that O'Farrell's rulings were "disappointing." In essence, they decimated Clymo's case.
O'Farrell also rejected the defense attorney's motion to recuse the District Attorney's Office and have the state Attorney General take over the case. Clymo argued prosecutors are faced with too many conflicts due to their relationship with the county Board of Supervisors.
Deputy state Attorney General Sharon Loughner said Collins would have to show there was an actual conflict of interest, not just an appearance of conflict, to make his case. O'Farrell questioned whether there was even an appearance of conflict. He also denied Clymo's motion to sever the two conflict of interest charges from the majority of the felony counts, which involve Collins' billing for work he did for Ocean Mist Farms.
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Female Workers as a Buffer in the Japanese Economy
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Hi, I'm Jaden, a professional recipe developer, food columnist and food photographer specializing in fast, fresh and easy recipes for the home cook. Most of my recipes are modern Asian! About meFast, fresh & easy recipes for the home cook.
Monday, July 9, 2007
If there ever was a time when I wondered why I never dated an Italian, it would be now. You see, I slept my way through a culinary education.
Yes, my friends, I whored myself out to learn the secrets of authentic Mexican steak tacos, Vietnamese pho ga, Cantonese steamed chicken, American BBQ ribs, Taiwanese deep fried tofu, Korean bi bim bap, Persian polow, Scottish haggis art of eating out every night, Japanese yakitori, French technique of cooking fish, Singaporean…..hmmm, that guy was totally hopeless. Oh yes, and the hunky Thai fling who taught me how to make curry paste.
Before that look of "OMG she didn't!"settles on your face, permanently creating an extra wrinkle on your forehead, let me further explain. No, I didn't sleep with all of them…just seduced them enough to divulge their secret family recipes. I only slept with them if I needed access to their mothers, grandmothers or grand-auntie for further clarification of ingredients or technique. I mean, really….you can only understand so much of a recipe between moans.
We all know that the best food comes from grandma's kitchen – so why spend $80,000 going to the Culinary Institute of America to learn from chefs who learnt from other chefs who learnt from someone's grandma?
I say go right to the source! It takes zero money, less time and I didn't have to wear a silly chef's hat while hustling mastering ancient culinary secrets.
One day, I might just have to even (TM) this technique. All I know is that if I ever got my own cooking show, young children and cute puppies would probably have to cover their ears.
What in the world would you call my cooking show…Boy Meets Bimbo? Jaden's Big O? Barefoot Tramp? Harlot on the Street? Molto Skank? Unzipped? Semi-Whoring with Jaden Lee? The Hungry Hooker? Good Eats with Loose Women?
Oh please laugh.
I'm just joking.
Sort of.
So I've never had an Italian boyfriend. Which is precisely why I've never made gnocchi before. I finally decided to experiment, because of this dinner where I experienced the most sensual gnocchi ever in my entire life. I just had to re-create this in my own kitchen. No potato – I used whole milk ricotta. Instead of boiling the gnocchi, I pan fried 'em in butter. And in lieu of a sauce, I opted for simple, bright and tingling: browned butter, lemon and pepper.
I bought one of those wooden grooved doo-hickeys. I don't even know what they are called. It turns out that since I fried them, I really didn't need to use the thingamajibber, as the grooves disappeared.
Please try this recipe – I know you will fall in love with this Italian nugget. Slightly crunchy, carmelized exterior gives way to soft, voluptuous, passionate, and soulful interior….just like an Italian lover.
Pan-Fried Lemon-Ricotta Gnocchi
Ingredients:1 cup whole milk ricotta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmegiano reggiano (plus extra reserved for garnishing)
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon zest (use a microplane grater) (plus extra reserved for garnishing)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)
3/4 cup all purpose flour, sifted + more for dusting
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (plus extra reserved for garnishing)
1/2 teaspoon finely minced chilli (or red pepper flakes) - adjust chilli based on your tastes
2 tablespoons clarified butter (or just regular butter, but the clarified butter works much better)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1. Combine ricotta, parmagiano, yolk, zest and salt in large bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle half of the flour on the mixture, gently turn with spatula a few times to incorporate. Dump mixture on clean, lightly floured countertop. Sprinkle remaining flour on top of the mixture. Gently knead with your fingertips, just bringing together the mixture until flour is incorporated through. This only should take a minute or two. Any longer and you will be over-kneading. *If you are using skim milk ricotta - you may have to use more flour, as there is more water content in skim ricotta.
Dough should look like this:
2. Divide dough into 4 parts. Take one part and roll into a long, 1" diameter log. Cut gnocchi into 1" pieces. You may use your wooden doobie-bopper or tines of a fork to get those pretty grooves that will eventually disappear after frying anyways.
3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. when butter is just lightly browned, add gnocchi in single layer. Fry on one side for 2 minutes, flip. Add chilli. Fry other side for 1-2 minutes. Timing really depends on how big/thick your gnocchi is. Do a taste test - do you taste flour? Not done yet. Does it taste like a beautiful Italian's luscious lips? Then its done. Serve with a sprinkling of lemon zest, parmegiano and parsley.
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A truly inspiring story Your next post will have to include your seduction hints so that I can nab myself a culinary education too…
Gnochi always seemed so difficult and time-consuming to make, but again, you make it look easy, and delicious.
BTW, I would definitely watch "The Hungry Hooker" starring Jaden Lee. "Semi-Whoring" ain't a bad title either, but then you'd have to do everything half-assed (yikes! that was a terrible pun).
This recipe looks fantastic! I'm definitely going to have a go at making these, even though I've never made gnocchi before.
I love your photos, and your post gave me a good laugh!
You forgot "EVOOooooo", "The Whipped Chef", "Jaden's Bigger Bite", and of course, "The Next FN Slut". But really, "Jaden's Steamy Kitchen" works just fine! [rotflmao!]
Your kitchen is certainly steamy today–now it's time to start writing your memoirs!
Oh sigh. I had a few ethnic boyfriends back in my (semi-steamy) past, but I never got a single cooking tip. One Chinese/Hawaiian boyfriend did give me my first cleaver as a present though, and I never stopped using them.
Singaporean, guy, hopeless? No chilli crab secrets? or no hunk? Gosh… can't imagine no brawns and no brains :O
Hahha…were you trying to forget EVOO -EVil…oooh…ooohh….?
I was looking out for those grooves too….but they disappeared into scallops-look-alike
Hmm, I'm not sure if I should laugh or not… but I certainly am hungry now.
Hilarious! I'm laughing ….
You are hystercial…I was laughing out loud!! Not to mention, those gnocchi look pretty darn good as well!
LOL! You really cracked me up and made my dreary Monday a good one. Darn rain.
That pan fried gnocchi recipe looks pretty good! Now you make me want to have some for lunch! *stashes her work away to cook*
And I better update your blog link on my site before I forget. Just thought I'd point it out, you have double Chubby Hubbys on your blogroll. And please link me up as well, beautiful
Hehe – that was a hilarious post! Unfortunately, none of my ex-boyfriends or flings had any grandmothers with good recipes …so, this is why I married my husband – with 2 pairs of French parents-in-law, I can't go wrong
ps. The gnocchi looks great too!
Oh my God! That's hillarious! This looks so tempting that I can't wait to try it out. Congrats on th enew domain, will surely update my links!
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You're always so funny, all those food show names had me chuckling at work. You don't need to tell me twice to try this recipe, it looks delish! I love your little gnocchi board thingie (I don't know what it's called either). Last time I roasted duck I saved the fat just so I can fry gnocchi in it. Mmm… duck fat.
I had a hard time reading this post. My monitor kept fogging up! As always, you crack me up.
I am so glad you have learned all your kitchen prowess with kind of kitchen espionage even Mata Hari would be proud of! I will appreciate your recipes and techniques even more now that I understand what you had to do to get them for us.
The Pan Fried Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi sounds much better than boiled gnocchi. Excellent idea.
these look brilliant! i might just try this, especially since i have a wooden soap dish which could give me exactly that pattern (I used to have it in the guest bathroom, but not anymore, and it has been thoroughly cleaned!!!) – no, seriously, you know what i saw at carluccio's today? a spaghetti harp! i didn't even know spaghetti had ANY musical talent! but there you go. it looks too fiddly for me to even want to try it out… i have struggled enough with pasta machines in my life already, so from now on it'll be gnocci only. they're so managable.
i also am less than leen on the potato variety, preferring ricotta or, a recent discovery although completely different, parisian gnocci from choux pastry. fried as well. glorious creaminess, a bowl to make up for a week'd worth of rain and other unpleasantries…
This looks absolutely stunning. I've just got back from Croatia where I had the most delicious gnocchi with an asparagus and pancetta sauce. I'm going to have a go at it based on your post…
You're photos are wonderful by the way.
Dear Jaden,
I saw a lady made Gnocchi on the food network. She was very fast but graceful. It was pleasant to watch her slide the tiny pieces of dough, one by one, down the wooden "doobie-bopper" and into the boiling water.
"Gnocchi"? Sounds more like "Nookie" to me.
Another must-try. Thanks!
Great recipe. I know my other half will definitely love it.
Wow, those gnocchi look delish! And you make it look so simple – I will certainly be giving those a try. I just found your blog and love your blog / writing style, I'm sure it will become a favorite of mine
Hey Jaden…
What a classy, subtle post to celebrate the new domain. ROFL
Looking back, perhaps my past dalliances would have been at least somewhat worthwhile if I'd had a focus, as you did.
You ought to hand out pamphlets in high schools so that all those slutty teens will have something to show for it besides broken hearts and pregnancy scares.
And, I'm gonna make this recipe for sure! Well done.
Jaden – new home is grand.
I've got a truckload of great recipes from ex-boyfriends family's too!
Would love one of those gnocchi rolling panels.
Gorgeous recipe.
I'm a huge fan of gnocchi in its many many forms. Yours looks especially beautiful and tasty. Great job!
Congratulation! You got a new website………steamykitchen.com….cool…. I guess bigboys will be moving soon to a new website…………I am a big fan of Gnocchi!
Well done Jaden!!!!
Hahaha….. what a post Jaden!!!!! I had a good laugh early in the morning
I agree with you…… I got fed up with the restriction WordPress was providing and hence moved out…… its does take a bit more effort here since you are left on your own to find all the roads by your self (especially when I am two left hands when it comes to HTML!!!), but it teaches you a lot and at the end of the day, its fun!!!
I loved the recipe and now I have no excuses not to try out gnocchi at home.
I'm laughing. Hard. My, you crack me up!
Love the photos, Jaden. Really beautiful! The lighting is so perfect. You have to divulge your secrets to ME.
Oh, and where can i get that fantastic gnocchi board??? I don't think i'll ever attempt to make gnocchi unless i get my hands on the board…
Well, I'm laughing and I'm hungry.
I'd suggest you go with Good Eats with Loose Women! I think you've attracted the right crowd.
Love the gnocchi. I tried potato and the ricotta is next on the list.
Jaden – What a hilarious entry, but seriously, I'm going to consider this technique of yours . . . I'm sure it's a lot more fun than culinary school.
Haha, this post reminds me of a creative writing assignment I wrote my senior year, a personal essay about the nastiest man I ever dated who, to my great shame, taught me some of the most fantastic, elaborate dinner-party-impressive meals I know. (I left him for my current boyfriend, who taught me how to make egg-in-a-hole.)
Hi. Can you adopt me? Seriously – I will do ALL your dishwashing, babysit your kids, mow your lawn, do your laundry…any and all the household chores that keep you out of the kitchen. All I ask in return is that I get to be by your side to learn when you make mouth-watering dishes like this!
*wipes drool in a semi ladylike manner*
You made coffee come out of my nose.
i love the story, and the recipe looks great! congrats on your new home!
p.s. i made your scallop recipe a few nights ago (i haven't updated my blog yet) and it turned out great! it was my first time cooking scallops at home (as i just realized that i like them!). thanks for all the great recipes!
LOL! You are hilarious! Can't wait to watch you on your own cooking show!
Hmm. I've been going about it all wrong. I was dating guys who would just cook FOR me. Never hung around to meet the moms or grandmas! Hehe.
Can you make gnocchi with potatoes? I like the softer texture. Although brown butter is lovely.
Jaden, I made gnocchi for dinner yesterday after being inspired by you but I went back to the basics by using potatoes instead.
And it's such a great recipe, especially the citrusy brown butter sauce (i didn't have lemons so I used lime and orange; zest and juice). Thank you for the inspiration, i shall be posting up my recipe soon!
Thanks, Jaden, for a highly entertaining post. Now I understand how your kitchen is steamy. Some other suggestions for your 'TV show': 'Food Lover, Good Lover', 'Shallots & Harlots', 'Cuisine Between Moans', 'Sex Kitten's Kitchen'.
I once made ricotta gnocchi wrapped in semolina from a recipe by Jamie Oliver — very delicate things to lightly cook in water, almost falling apart. Tasty though. Will have to try your recipe one of these days — when I've recovered from the ricotta overdose.
Welcome to the Self-Hosted WordPress party. So…where's my "Subscribe to comments" plugin, eh?
And, for the record, my favorite show title was "Good Eats with Loose Women." Alton Brown could eat your dust. How can that guy compete with loose women? Maybe with that new beard of his, he might have a fighting chance. But, in the end, loose women will win me over every time.
BTW, if you need any help with WordPress now that you're out in the wild, you can drop me a line.
I LOVE your sense of humour. Hanging out with you would be so much fun. I wish I lived in your neck of the woods.
What a lovely debut for your new blogsite! I just want to gobble those gnocchi up – fantastic.
great pictures….
btw..I am glad you tried out my recipe. Which item was missing from your store?
Aw, Jaden that would make a hilarious book. "How I slept with guys to steal their Mother's /Grandmother's recipes". I do like Argus Lou's suggestion :Shallots and Harlots.
Thanks for the entertaing post and laugh, not to mention the delicious looking food.
I feel so better about myself knowing that I'm not the only one who used the opposite sex for a cooking education. I'll remain eternally grateful to my ex's from Hong Kong, Thaliand, Korea and Japan and maybe the most to my San Fran-born ex from a Korean/Japanese family. I owe way, way too much to what I picked up in those kitchens. You're dead on about the mom's and grandma's, too. I think a few of them might have thought I was a little crazy, or at least liked their daughters a little more than maybe I did.
And now my wife schools me regularly on Cuban cuisine and still manages to out-do me in all things Italian.
You should call your cooking show "Jaden's Steamy Kitchen!!" Oh.. that's already the name of your blog. Umm don't mind me, I'm just a bit duhh today..
When I saw the photo, I thought.. SCALLOPS! YUMM.. then I read the title.. and it was gnocchi. LOL.
This looks easy enough to do. I have pasta making phobia, it's the only reason why I haven't bought a pasta machine or ever tried making pasta. One of these days, when I find the courage, you will see this attempt on my blog


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Family Resources and Child Care Center has withdrawn its application to build a controversial day care center at Excelsior and Blake—citing a traffic study and neighborhood opposition that the day care says used the study as a pretext to kill the project.
The decision stems from in order for the extended-hours day car project to move forward. Immediately afterward, Frances Davis, who represented the company at the hearing, notified City Planner Nancy Anderson that she was withdrawing the application. The company backtracked the following day and said it still needed time to mull over the requirement.
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"It seemed like the neighbors really did not want the day care to be there," said Rachel Sampong, an attorney who represents the company.
The day care center—which was to be open from 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week—was intended to meet demand from workers on unusual shifts, some of whom live in nearby Westside Village and work at companies like Supervalu. The Excelsior Boulevard property is already zoned for business, and day cares are allowed with a conditional use permit.
Sampong said the decision to withdraw was partly due to the price of the traffic study, which was expected to cost between $3,000 and $5,000. She said Family Resources and Child Care Center was already looking at $16,000 to get the building ready. A few thousand more would have been a lot for the new company to bear.
But she added that the decision was also made because it became clear neighbors in the Interlachen neighborhood didn't want it. Residents contacted city staff early on about traffic concerns, even though the center planned to bus most of its children to the facility. At the July 10 meeting, neighbors worried further about the possibility of noise next to homes, parking, pedestrian traffic, landscaping, the hours of operation and more.
Sampong said the traffic study was just a pretext to kill a type of business the neighbors didn't want near their homes.
Family Resources and Child Care Center hasn't decided where it will put the facility instead, but Sampong doesn't expect it to be in Hopkins—in part because of the way she feels residents responded.
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Hubbardton Forge has been creating hand-forged light fixtures since 1974. Focused on simplicity and timeless design, Hubbardton Forge can turn any room into a work of art. With extraordinary attention to detail and innovative manufacturing techniques, Hubbardton Forge is able to offer an extensive line of decorative light fixtures available in a variety of finishes and glass options. In addition to elegant chandeliers, flush mounts and lamps, Hubbardton Forge is also known for their collection of beautiful home accessories.


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Shaun Chen unmoved by Taiwanese girls
Text & Photos: Dang Hui Ling
With more and more local artistes hopping on the bandwagon to take their careers abroad, we speak to MediaCorp actor Shaun Chen, who is a step ahead when he packed his bags and flew to the city last year to make a bigger name for himself.
Back in town earlier this month, the 34-year-old spoke to xinmsn on his Taiwan adventures during an imaging session for his new role in upcoming Ch8 drama The Dream Makers.
Things can get "a little lonely" in a foreign place and Shaun mentioned that he has a couple of friends over there but was reluctant to impose on them as they need to go about their daily lives as well.
Now a bachelor after his highly publicised divorce with local actress Michelle Chia in 2011, his love life is at a standstill as work takes precedence.
So, did he have any romantic encounters in Taiwan so far?
"Temptations are always there - Taiwanese girls are pretty. But I'm focused on expanding my career for now," he laughed, adding that he spends most of his time exploring the city or staying home in his apartment.
When asked on his career developments in Taiwan, the actor shared that he has been making several cameo appearances in a 80-episode SETTV idol drama Love, Now that is currently broadcasting on TV.
"It'd be good if people recognise that there is someone from Singapore in a foreign production. It's something proud that I can bring back," said the Malaysia-born actor.
As the filming style differs from Singapore's - the series is shot and aired concurrently, Shaun admitted that it gets stressful when he receives a part just one day before filming. Nevertheless, he felt that the experience helps to shape him up for future challenges.
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Chris Tong is back to Singapore for the upcoming drama "Good Luck"! Check out this video to know how much can a movie star earn! 为了新剧《百岁大吉》,童冰玉回到狮城了!想知... More Chris Tong is back to Singapore for the upcoming drama "Good Luck"! Check out this video to know how much can a movie star earn! 为了新剧《百岁大吉》,童冰玉回到狮城了!想知道电影明星的片酬大约有多少?千万别错过这独家专访!
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