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Well my messages are going in and out of the queue so quickly. I assume yours are just sitting there then?
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Well my messages are going in and out of the queue so quickly. I assume yours are just sitting there then?
Yeah I've got 34 just sitting there. Looks like yours is connecting to the relay but mine isn't. If I force it, it goes active for a few seconds when it's presumably trying to authenticate and then fails.
Incidentally, earlier on in the additional information bit it said it couldn't resolve the relay in DNS, so that's fixed now.
Have you tried turning on TLS?
Yes I tried it earlier with it on. I just tried it again though to check what it says in the additional info bit and it actually says "The remote SMTP service does not support TLS".
Well, good luck tomorrow, and be sure to keep us posted! Drop me a PM if you prefer to discuss it off forum but it'd be good to at least know how one another are getting on.
Yeah definitely, will let you know. Good luck with yours too.
Do you think I could get hold of anyone on RM IFL today to sort out a router config issue... I've been told its been a right shames in Leicestershire with schools not sorting out DNS moves in time etc.
You do have my sympathies however moving DNS and broadband supplier is not exactly a seamless experience.
We have the same problem sending external emails. We can't resolve relay.inthehive.net either.
It was fine until the switchover to KCOM, the OH helpdesk have said it's a KCOM firewall problem and have logged a fault...
We're also having problems when browsing the internet. The Open Hive login page comes up randomly when we click any links, if we go back in our browser and keep trying the link, after 4 or 5 goes, it will open. Reported that problem over 3 weeks ago, but still no solution.
Anyone else tempted to go with a different ISP and do your own email/web filtering?
We had a similar problem with the OH filtering. We figured out that it's when it finds a page that hasn't yet been categorized. When you keep retrying it eventually categorizes and lets you in. It did it to our Learning Platform and school website. If you've got access to the console there's a category called "New URL", you can turn that off although you then risk any un-categorized pages being available for the first time until it's categorized. This may be your best bet until they find a solution.
thanks, i'll give that a try
Has anyone had any joy with relay.inthehive.net yet? Last I heard, it wasn't a firewall problem as first suspected, but a Mail Marshall problem instead.
I've just phoned for an update and she told me they thought it was the Firewall! It's getting a bit daft now. I'm just glad we're on half term and am hoping that it's fixed by Monday! Obviously some places aren't on half term which is a bit of a nightmare.
She said that it is affecting all schools who have an onsite Exchange server so at least we're all in the same boat. I bet there are some that haven't actually noticed if they're on half term, not sure I would have if it hadn't been for one member of staff.
They were telling me it was the firewall until about 10 minutes ago... maybe they're not sure.
Our staff and students were all on half term last week, so it's been a bit of a chaotic first week back here!
The error messages I am getting point to it being a MailMarshal issue, yes. Hopefully we'll see some progress over the weekend.
Fingers crossed. I can't even resolve the hostname relay.inthehive.net yet, let alone ping or telnet to it, so I'm not sure how Mail Marshal could cause that.

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Yes, I realize that this "How To" will become obsolete when all of us have the *new* Facebook timeline and the *old* is just a memory of what once was, but, for now, there are two very different, yet very similar methods to hide that friend list.
Some of you may be asking *why* anyone would want to hide a friend list. I mean, don't you want to brag about how many "friends" you have and who you know? Not necessarily. There are two reasons, right off the top of my head that would cause someone to want to hide their friend list:
- They do not want "other" friends soliciting new business or "collecting friends" using their friend list, or
- They do not want another "Hatfield and McCoy" feud when this person finds out they are friends with that person and so on and so forth.
So, without further adieu, here are the steps to hide your "Facebook Friends List" from, yes, even your friends, no matter which version of Facebook you are currently using.
"Old" Facebook Version (non-Timeline)
"New" Facebook Version (Timeline)
Happy friending and friend-hiding!


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CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee to meet in October
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced Thursday that the Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) will hold a public meeting on October 9, 2014 at CFTC's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The meeting will focus on issues related to clearing Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs) and the digital currency bitcoin. The meeting will consist of two panels. The first will discuss whether a clearing mandate is appropriate for NDFs, with a particular focus on how such a mandate would impact foreign exchange contracts. The second panel will discuss CFTC's jurisdiction with respect to derivatives contracts that reference the digital currency bitcoin.
The meeting is open to the public with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public may also listen to the meeting via conference call using a domestic toll-free telephone or international toll or toll-free number to connect to a live, listen-only audio feed. A video recording of the meeting will be made available on the www.cftc.gov approximately 48 hours after the meeting.
- Elliott Wave announces first ever investor open house
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- CME releases performance bond requirements
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- World Gold Trust Services Appoints William Rhind as CEO
World Gold Trust Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the World Gold Council, has named William Rhind as its Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is with immediate effect and alongside his responsibilities for ETFs, at the World Gold Council. Established in 2004, World Gold Trust Services is sponsor to SPDR Gold Trust, Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) whose shares are traded as SPDR Gold Shares ("GLD") on the New York Stock Exchange, in addition to exchanges in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Mexico.
- TeraExchange Launches First Regulated Bitcoin Derivatives Trading
TeraExchange, a swap execution facility registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), announced that it launched the first regulated platform for bitcoin derivatives and a spot bitcoin price index. The trading of USD/Bitcoin swaps will be subject to the rules and regulations of TeraExchange and the CFTC. The bitcoin derivative and the Tera Bitcoin Price Index were created to meet the growing demand of global merchants, payment processors, miners, and hedge funds for an efficient hedging tool. Institutional market makers have already offered to provide continuous markets over a range of tenors.
- Japan OTC Exchange granted permission for additional products LNG
Japan OTC Exchange Inc. (JOE) was granted permission for additional products "LNG (liquefied natural gas)" in the Type 1 Facility Similar to Specified Commodity Market by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. JOE will start the LNG Non-Deliverable Forward trading from September 12.
- Tokyo Commodity Exchange granted approval to adjust Exchange Rules
The Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. announced today that it was granted an approval from the Ministers of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as well as Economy, Trade and Industry on September 9 to adjust the Exchange Rules and introduce Settlement Price Trading. TOCOM will start accepting applications for Settlement Price Trading on October 6, 2014. This is a new option to transact away from the market allowing all market participants to trade at the settlement price by prior application to the Exchange.
- Chicago-Kent College of Law hosts the 6th Annual Conference on Futures and Derivatives
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- RJO's Canadian affiliate becomes clearing member of the Montreal exchang
R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, announced that its Canadian affiliate, R.J. O'Brien & Associates Canada Inc. (RJO Canada), has become a clearing member of the Montreal Exchange (MX) as part of the operation's continued expansion throughout Canada.
Established in 2010, RJO Canada is also a clearing member of Canada's other major futures exchange, ICE Futures Canada. Since its launch, the RJO affiliate has more than doubled its staff and opened offices in Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary.
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- Modification of the Variable Tick Range on E-mini NASDAQ 100 & NASDAQ 100 futures
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- CME Group Margins
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As per the normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc., Clearing House Risk Management staff approved the performance bond requirements for the following products listed.


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Best and Worst Player
Best Player
Goal Choice
J. PuncheonSouthampton Position: Midfielder
Worst Player
Goal Choice
E. StevensAston Villa Position: Defender
Team Ratings
Aston Villa
B. Guzan
Made a range of good stops to prevent Southampton from adding to their lead but could do nothing to stop Lambert's penalty despite guessing the right way.
N. Baker
Headed against the bar from a corner late on, struggled defensively but was no more to blame than any of his team-mates.
C. Clark
Struggled to deal with Lambert and Rodriguez and was often caught out of position as the Villa defence failed to handle Saints' counterattacking style.
E. Stevens
Gave away the penalty that led to the goal and endured a torrid afternoon at the hands of the excellent Puncheon.
M. Lowton
Much like his full-back on the other side of the defence, Lowton had a poor afternoon and was constantly beaten down the left by Luke Shaw.
A. Westwood
The young midfielder failed to make much of an impact from an attacking perspective and found himself overrun by a fast counterattacking Southampton side. Was eventually replaced by Jordan Bowery.
B. Holman
Was strong in possession and did provide a goal threat from midfield for the hosts. Brought off at half-time and replaced by Barry Bannan.
C. N'Zogbia
Created very little before eventually being substituted in favour of Gabriel Agbonlahor.
F. Delph
Delph was one of Villa's better players, the former Leeds man helped spread the play and played one superb ball to Holman in the first-half.
C. Benteke
Benteke squandered a number of chances to equalise for Villa, the Belgian was the only player from the home side who looked like scoring.
A. Weimann
A little quieter than fans have been used to seeing in recent weeks, Weimann did not produce much from an attacking standpoint and may be disappointed with his afternoon's work.
A. Boruc
Made a number of fine saves to keep Villa at bay in the closing stages as the visitors' defence began to wilt.
N. Clyne
Clyne was excellent defensively for the most part, and did offer a threat down the right flank, combing well with Jason Puncheon.
M. Yoshida
The Japanese international was composed for much of the afternoon, but did struggle to deal with the significant aerial threat of Benteke.
L. Shaw
Shaw was undoubtedly one of the best players on the pitch, defending excellently and providing a constant outlet down the left. The promising left-back's afternoon was brought to an end when he was stretchered off in the second half.
J. Hooiveld
Much like his central defensive partner, Hooiveld had difficulties in keeping Benteke quiet, but overall this was a decent showing from the Dutchman.
G. Ramírez
A poor showing from Ramirez, who in comparison to the likes of Puncheon and Rodriguez had little impact on the game.
J. Cork
This was another strong showing from the highly rated Cork, who was efficient with the ball, helping Southampton to control matters for much of the afternoon.
M. Schneiderlin
The Frenchman was a stalwart in midfield for the Saints, providing a strong barrier in front of the defence and distributing possession well whenever possible.
J. Puncheon
Puncheon produced an outstanding display, creating several chances and service for Lambert and Rodriguez. Unlucky not to score as he hit the post midway through the second half.
J. Rodriguez
Won the penalty which led to the goal and also had a decent effort well saved by Guzan in the first period.
R. Lambert
Was not able to fashion too many goalscoring opportunities but dispatched his penalty with consummate ease. His reputation at the top level continues to grow.
B. Bannan
Brought on for Brett Holman at half-time and did provide good service for Benteke with his excellent delivery. Bannan was energetic in midfield can take heart from a decent display.
J. Bowery
Bowery came on for Ashley Westwood in the second half, and was able to distribute possession well, pushing further up as Villa pressed late on.
G. Agbonlahor
Replaced the ineffective Charles N'Zogbia but failed to add anything going forward as Villa laboured in their efforts to level the game.
D. Fox
Came on for Ramirez in an effort to protect Southampton's lead and did his job reasonably well.
S. Davis
Brought on for Puncheon as Southampton looked to shore things up but struggled to do so as Villa peppered the Saints' goal.
S. De Ridder
Introduced late on for the injured Shaw but had little time to make an impact on the game.


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Cajun in (SEA)
- fooey Mar 29, 2008 02:06 PM
Looks like From the Bayou in Parkland, WA closed and its replacement is not getting good reviews. Other Cajun restaurnats in Seattle or driving distance (1 hour)? Please don't not say Celtic Bayou in Redmond (ick!) or my head will explode.
http://www.sazeracrestaurant.com/ is pretty good and has been around a while.
http://tomdouglas.com/ettas/index.html isn't cajun but you can see the influence.
re: Irvington
Sorry, Irv, neither of those qualify. I see gumbo on one, but neither are Cajun.
I grew up 2 hours from NOLA and I long ago gave up any hope of finding a taste of good cajun or creole cooking up in the PNW (or anywhere west or north of the Gulf states.)
On the bright side, good quality ingredients are no problem here for those inclined to make it at home - and the internet fills in for what you can't get locally like Camellia red kidneys for beans and rice.
There's a place called Bayou on First in the market, if you must have someone else do the cooking - but don't say I didn't warn you it wasn't worth the trip.
Strongly recommend just trying out some recipes at home - if you don't have your own stash of habits, google will abide. Really, it's not rocket science - it's a heckuva lot harder to make a good cake from scratch in my experience than a good crawfish etouffee.
re: terrier
From the Bayou in Parkland, WA was rather good, but that's about the only place that came close to authentic Cajun. It was too much of a drive anyways, but sorry it closed. The owners were from Opelousas, which is prime Cajun country.
I cook it all the time, but it would be nice to eat someone else's every once in a while.
There was a place near (what was) the King Dome, but I don't remember the name. I'll explore soon and see if I can find it, if it's still open.
Bayou on First. Agreed. A warning IS in order. There are these sorts of places in every city and none of them seem to have any idea what gumbo is supposed to taste like.
Try Celtic Bayou in Redmond if you really want to see a massacred version of Cajun. It's so bad, it's hilarious.
we've had dinner and brunch at The Wellington ~ i don't know cajun from creole from southern (but i DO know we got roped into going to Celtic Bayou and hated that place)~ but we VERY much liked the Wellington ~ catfish , fried okra and fried chicken was piping hot and greaseless, my husband had the gumbo and liked it. i remember the dessert portions were small (a pet peeve of mine!) http://www.thewellington.biz/menu.htm
re: elicia
Sorry to say, The Wellington closed its doors, rumor mill says that Casuelita's might take over that spot.
I had a totally mediocre oyster po'boy at New Orleans Creole Restaurant in Pioneer Square many years ago, don't know if they might be worth a try...
re: ceester
New Orleans Creole Restaurant might be the place I mention above (re:near old King Dome). This was 9 years ago, but the etoufee and the gumbo were very good. I don't know why I didn't go back, but I'll find out soon if it's still there are worth a visit.
re: fooey
A point in the New Orleans' favor - it's the only bar in Seattle I'm aware of that serves Abita beers (bottles only, unfortunately. Amber, Turbodog, and Purple Haze.)
The beans and rice I had there was atrocious, but that was years ago. Good fried catfish, but it's hard to screw that up. Haven't tried the gumbo or etouffee.
re: terrier
We went to the New Orleans Restaurant this weekend. My husband grew up in NO and I spent four years there, so we were excited to try it out. They got points in their favor for having Abita beers and live music, but the food was not at all authentic. We tried three staples: gumbo, jambalya, and a po boy. The po boy was on a hoagie roll instead of French bread, the jambalya had the sauce poured over the rice instead of cooked in, and the gumbo was super thick like a stew. Have the owners ever been to New Orleans?? Plus, both the jambalya and the gumbo were too spicy to be enjoyable. That being said, for those two dishes, behind the overwhelming spice and the lack of authenticity were some decent flavors, so oddly the po boy was the worst dish. We won't go back.
I have a pet peeve: why do all the southern-style restaurants in the PNW serve prawns?? I grew up in Texas with a mother from Alabama and went to college in Louisiana, so I got a nice, wide sampling of Southern cooking while growing up. But I never ate a prawn until I moved here. They simply don't serve them there -- they serve shrimp. Little, tiny, bite-sized, slightly soft shrimp. To restaurants: you cannot claim to be authentic Southern and serve prawns, so either take them off the menu or admit that you're not trying to be authentic. Thank you.
re: happy2sing
In the United States the terms prawn and shrimp are interchangeable and refer to the same thing. Some people reserve the word prawn for U15 shrimp, but that is not a requirement.
There technically is a biological difference between animals classified as shrimp and prawns, but the name used at the restaurant or market has no bearing on weather it's a shrimp or prawn.
It's kind of like a coke, pop, soda thing. Or better yet; crawfish, crawdad, mudbug. Depending on where you grew up you call them something different.
re: vanillagorilla
That's what I used to think until I went to Ivar's and they had both prawns and shrimp on the menu. Then I noticed that dishes that had "prawns" had meat that was consistently bigger and tougher than dishes that had "shrimp".
re: happy2sing
An individual restaurant is free to call bigger shrimp prawns and smaller shrimp shrimp... but that is beside the point. There is no legal or consistent difference between the two words. I can call/sell any size shrimp a prawn and vice versa.
re: oliveoyl
Ah, yes. Gloria and Fran called their place Franglo's, I think. I intended to try i out, but never did.
re: ceester
I work in Pioneer Square and usually eat at The New Orleans once a month or so. I like it quite a bit. I don't know if it classifies as Cajun (I don't really know what cajun is), but its good.
Other places to may check out:
Kingfish Cafe on Capital Hill, and
Marcela's Cookery in Pioneer Square (http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/blo...)
The two that come to mind immediately are Kingfish Cafe, which may be more generically southern than specifically cajun and that Jazz place on 1st Ave in Pioneer Square (can't remember the name, but I got a bowl of crawfish and an Abita there)
Also, I think there's another new place in Pioneer Square that was mentioned recently.
re: GreenYoshi
Marcela's Cookery. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/492041
It's not as far away as Parkland, but Alligator Soul in Everett isn't bad:
The original owner/chef "Hilbo" Craig sold out in '05 and moved to Georgia and I haven't been there since the sale, so caveat emptor.
re: Square Business
Alligator Soul is about as good as it gets around here.
re: Square Business
Stopped in at Alligator Soul the other night and really enjoyed the seafood gumbo. The hush-puppies were not so hot - had little flavor.
Crawfish on grits were also good, and a good offering of beers on tap.
Alligator Soul
3121 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
re: trklady
This is about the only Cajun restaurant in the Tacoma area I am aware of. I liked them before the ownership change. Even after the ownership change, they have had traffic issues, it's not a good visible spot for a restaurant. That being said, I have tried it since the ownership change, and I still wonder how much of the dishes are from scratch versus not, but many of the dishes were really good. I wish them sucess, but the location is going to hurt.
re: bergeo
Crawfish King is good- not great and a limited menu. Alligator Soul up in Everett is really much better and a more diverse menu.
re: soypower
I have, and tried the jambalaya (plus the fried duck confit and the shrimp & grits.)
Wasn't much of a fan of the fried duck confit (dry bird). The jambalaya was good but I guess I'm not used to having such perfectly separate rice in mine.
The grits were the best I've had in years. Definitely order a side of biscuits with these. The shrimp with them were good but tasted no different than the shrimp in the jambalaya, as though they'd both been cooked separately from either dish then added to the plates before serving. I have no problem with that in jambalaya, FWIW - I like shrimp better when not overcooked. I just wouldn't order 2 shrimp dishes at the same time here to avoid redundancy.
My better half noted that all three dishes we shared had similar seasoning and heat profiles which led to a one-note dining experience. We could have chosen a better range of dishes.
I really wanted to try the crawfish etouffee - my acid test for New Orleans Creole cuisine - but they were out. I will be back to try that.
This place is not the pinnacle of authenticity but the flavors are good and we found the prices reasonable at lunchtime for the quality of ingredients and preparation - ~$65 with tip for three dishes, biscuits, and a couple of cocktails.
(If you want authentic, the gumbo at Crawfish King tastes like home. It is the only acceptable gumbo I've ever had outside the Gulf Coast.)
re: terrier
I tried the etouffee (for me also a benchmark of NOLA fare) and it was dissapointing, something off in the roux, I think; it came across flat. I did like the gumbo though, as well as the crabs with remoulade. I pretty much concur with Kauffman's assessment in the recent Seattle Weekly review.
I just ate at Marcela's for the first time last night. Down in Pioneer square, this place seems to be pretty authenic NOLA cuisine. I have a few friends who went to school and lived down there and they swear by this place. The food was great and the service was fantastic. Marcela and Anthony really make an effort to get to know you, and both of them knew our entire groups names by the end of the night.
I think both of them moved up here after Katrina and opened this place up, and it really shows that they try to create an authentic NOLA atmostphere.
If you go, get the Blackened BBQ Shrimp dinner.
Marcela's Creole Cookery
106 James St, Seattle, WA 98104
re: Mike CP
NOLA born and raised here -- the only place I've tried that comes close is Marcela's.
I tried the New Orleans several times and gave up, but Marcela's is the real deal.
Those of you of a certain age know that nobody "blackened" anything when we were kids (never even heard the term until the 80's) but they have plenty of authentic fare, too.
The thing is, home food is almost always better the second day. I guess that's hard to pull off in a restaurant, but my grandma taught me this old jump-rope rhyme that sums up my sentiments on red beans and rice:
"Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.
Some like it hot, some like it cold, some like it in the pot nine days old."
You gotta learn to make red beans at home and reheat them over several days to get the best flavor and texture. They should go down like buttered silk. ;0)
re: JeanV
A little off topic but I know this rhyme (as Pease Pudding) from my English childhood, referring to a dish of split yellow peas. Interesting how these things travel. In Scotland in days gone by kitchens had a porridge drawer, lined with something suitable, into which oat porridge was poured and left to get cold. A slice of this was the midday meal for some working men.
re: landguy
I love this truck! I've been stopping by when they are on Dravus on Fridays. I am the first to admit I am not an expert on Cajun, but I find the oyster po'boy and the shrimp and grits very tasty. The shrimp po'boy was a bit bland, though (not bad, just not as good as their other stuff). The guy is super nice, too. I need to try the beignets.


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Puppets do not make demands of anyone. Even if they are particularly privileged.
It was the closest to a command that he would ever get. Beggars are not choosers and captives are not commanders; at best they're lucky puppets if their strings are around their wrists and ankles instead of their necks, and they're even luckier if their puppeteers don't decide to grind them up into firewood. So when Frank stood in the small, dark space between their two bedrooms, that couple of feet between where he stood and where Gerard stood, he was either feeling remarkably lucky or particularly stupid because puppets do not make demands of anyone. Even if they are particularly privileged.
At that point it was probably a little after ten, feeling more like midnight with the snow and the cold and the sleepy sluggishness that came with mid-western winter. Frank felt a little bit like he was about to go into hibernation. Gerard yawned and turned around, all silhouette and no features in the lack of light. Sleepily he asked, "Yeah?"
He was hesitant, afraid that Gerard might judge him for what he was thinking or wanting. "I was wondering…" The sturdiness, the rock-like forcefulness of his tone, crumbled like a cliff side into the sea. Gerard stood patiently, waiting for him to speak like a kindergarten teacher or a particularly tolerant mother. A croak groaned in the back of his throat and he shut it like a sink drain. "No, never mind."
Gerard made a gesture with his arms in the darkness and it might have been a shrug. "No, really. What?" It wasn't aggravated; it was curious. Frank suddenly itched on the inside of his body.
"I was just sort of wondering if I could, like," he stammered out, trying to drag the sentence until maybe they would just forget what they'd started talking about and head off to bed. They didn't, so he continued, "I dunno like…sleep in your room or something." Gerard rubbed his nose and said nothing, as if aware that Frank might continue to correct himself. "You don't have to let me, that's totally cool."
In a curious and oddly intelligent-sounding voice, Gerard asked, "What made you change your mind?" Puzzled, Frank asked What? It wasn't like Gerard had ever offered for them to sleep in the same room. "About being close to me," he continued. "If I'd asked you to stay in my room a few weeks ago you'd have said no. Or said yes but not meant it. I'm not even being..."
He seemed to want to say violent or some other word similar to that but paused and changed his mind.
"What changed?" he asked. Frank realized vaguely that he didn't have an answer. What had changed? Him, Gerard, their situation? No, nothing really. Nothing outside his head. Things in his head were colorful like cherries and comfortable like blankets on a cold day. He did think, I'm going insane, so maybe he was.
"I dunno," he replied. "I really don't."
Gerard stood still for a couple of breaths, the heaviness of thought weighing inside Frank's ears like blocks of lead, possibly thinking it over, before waving his hand in a gesture signifying, Come on. With cold, bare feet on the wood floor and sleeveless arms he stepped into Gerard's room, carpet rising up between his toes. Gerard turned on the light, then took a couple steps forward and put his hands behind his head, his elbows out.
"I have to change," he said, briefly glancing over at the dresser to the left of his bed. "So if you're like, uncomfortable with that you might wanna like. Turn around or something."
It occurred to Frank that if they were to be sleeping in the same bed they would be near naked, minimally clothed in boxer shorts and maybe T-shirts. It made his heart and stomach do odd things inside their caverns, seeming to switch places with a nauseating leap and fall. "I'm just...sleeping in my shorts," he explained, his voice awkward, feeling to him as if it was coming out sideways. Gerard shrugged, his arms still up, and his face passive.
"As long as you're comfortable."
Frank nervously turned away, facing the closet he was too painfully familiar with, staring at it and feeling like he might be shoved into it again. Looking at it made him feel nervous, more uncomfortable than the idea of sleeping next to Gerard. At least when he was near Gerard there was the possibility of safety. There was space to move. Behind him, clothes rustled like leaves and fell to the floor with low rumbles. He could hear Gerard pull on a different shirt.
"M'kay, all good," Gerard announced, giving a playful thumbs-up sign as Frank turned around. He had changed his shirt into a ragged, black band T-shirt that looked several years old. He was wearing black boxer shorts and his skin looked white. Frank gave him a quick look up and down, far from checking Gerard out in a sexual way, but more just looking him over. Evaluating. Sort of making sure it was safe. Gerard looked happy and boyish, like a childhood friend ready for a sleep over. No harm, all safety.
The younger man hopped onto the bed, kicking his legs out. "Tired?" he asked. Frank shrugged. He said, Yeah, a little, which wasn't entirely true; his eyelids felt heavy, almost painful and sore to keep open, and his arms and legs felt too weak to lift or move. "You can sit down if you want," Gerard continued in a friendly voice. " 's not like we're gonna screw or something."
It was an odd thing for him to say, Frank considered, because that's actually kind of what he was expecting.
Slightly grateful and more than slightly relieved, he sat down beside Gerard, keeping several inches between them. Gerard dug under his nails as if cleaning them, trying to fit under the chewed-down nubs for lack of anything to do with his hands. Fidgety, that's what he was. Frank imaged that if Gerard was an animal, he'd have been a sparrow; constantly hopping around. Or maybe a crow; a large, black raven with an enormous wingspan and an omniscient scream. Maybe he'd even be a hybrid of the two.
The light was a dark yellow, the thick, dark green blankets beneath his legs comfortable and inviting. The whole room was warm, as if a fire had been lit somewhere and was heating them. It smelled like Gerard and he liked it; it was welcoming. The taller man placed his hand in the space between them and Frank wished he would move it.
"What're you thinking about?" Gerard wondered aloud, saying it as if it had accidentally slipped between a crack in his head and floated out into the open like steam. Frank didn't want to say, You so he said Nothing instead. Gerard simply Hmm'd as if he knew Frank was lying but didn't want to press the issue. "You have a lot of courage," Gerard said.
Frank didn't look directly as Gerard's face; he sort of just stared at his middle. "What d'you mean?"
Gerard sort of shrugged sluggishly. "I mean you have a lot of courage for being in here. Think about it: you're alone in this room with me. I could do anything I wanted to you and no one would come to help you. And I'm not even just talkin' like, sexual rape-y, molest-y things. But you trust me enough to stay here- not even that, but ask to come in here and sleep in my room with me. As if I might say no or something. It's brave. Or maybe crazy, I dunno. I mean, I'd never do anything like...that to you, but...still..." He laughed and it came out kind of like a snort. "Jesus Christ, I'm fucking crazy."
Leaning forward, back bent, with his arms resting on the upper legs, Frank disagreed, "Nah. You have nothing to worry about. I'm crazy." The tone of everything, not just his voice but the room and the overall mood, was casual. Like they were old friends. "I'm friggin'...I don't know what I'm feeling or what I'm doing, and I think I'm becoming obsessive compulsive or something; I can't stop cleaning. And my apartment was a God damn mess so me cleaning anything is like, a huge deal."
Gerard's fingers twitched, bent slightly at the joint, and for whatever reason Frank didn't want it to touch him. It was odd, a paradox even, because he longed to be physically and emotionally near Gerard, but if he wasn't the one entirely in control, making the quick pecks on cheeks or making strange sexual advancements, then he felt completely uncomfortable. As if he didn't trust Gerard and his motives at all. It made him feel dirty, guilty, and he didn't like it. Some part of him argued that it was because he didn't have a reason not to trust Gerard, but the part of him still retaining a speck of common sense snorted and didn't even bother to explain why that statement was both sad in the pathetic sense and comical. Gerard yawned conspicuously, his thin hand reaching up to cover his mouth. Frank noticed that Gerard's teeth had little spaces between the front three teeth and his canines and he found them oddly charming.
"Okay, well," he said in a concluding voice, the words riding on the end of his yawn as if it was a wave. "I'd like to pull an all-nighter with you but...not really. So I think it's time we head off to sleep." He slid backwards to the head of the bed, sitting on the beginnings of the sheets. He gestured with his hand, the same Come on, come here gesture as before. "You can come up here if ya want. I won't make it awkward, I promise." He scooted over to the right, by the side of the bed with the nightstand and the lamp, making room for Frank to join him.
Nervous, as if he was about to do something dangerous and daring (maybe he was), he crawled next to Gerard, not moving under the blankets, not wanting it to feel romantic or sensual or even like anything at all that wasn't simply boiled down to safety. Gerard reached over the nightstand and pulled on the metal chord to the lamp. The light clicked off and Frank suddenly felt overwhelmed with regret, the feeling nearly knocking the wind out of him as if he'd been punched in the gut. He was momentarily rendered blind, the darkness feeling thick and tangible. Gerard moved next to him, shuffled around and squirmed to get beneath the blankets.
"You're sitting on the covers, fool," he teased, tugging them from beneath Frank's backside. He lifted up his legs, knees bent, and scooted backwards, slipping his legs beneath the blankets- Gerard's blankets; the place where the man next to him had slept for- what Frank assumed was- years, the fabric gathering his skin cells, pieces of his hair. Dust.
The sheets felt smooth and cool against his bare legs and he tucked the blankets around his sides, holding him in place and covering him like bandages on a mummy. He turned on his side, away from Gerard, liking the feeling that he was there watching over him but not liking that he was so close. The pressure of Gerard on the mattress behind him was unnerving. From behind him he could feel Gerard move, lean towards him, and suddenly the other man's heat was on the back of his neck and everything inside him trembled like his parts inside had grown furry spider legs.
In a soft voice, Gerard whispered kindly," G'night." The firmness of his flat chest was near Frank's back and it felt like a protective wall.
He curled his fingers around the blankets and behind him Gerard turned over. For some reason, Frank wished he wouldn't. He breathed,
"G'night, Gerard."
They slept.


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47 Training programmes were held in the communities for parents on different topics - Parenting, How to be a good parent, Gender, Legal Literacy etc.
Programme for Local Self Government (LSG) Presidents on Govt. Schemes.
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Human Rights Education Programme in 54 schools in 6 Districts of Kerala.
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Training Programme for CASP Staff on HIV/AIDS was held on 7 th November 2007 by students of Maryland University, USA.
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Adolescent Health Check Up Camps were held at Rotary Karmakendra on 23rd June 2007 with the support of the Co-operative Medical College Kalamassery and at Thrissur on 17th January 2008.
Camps were held for the distribution of preventive medicines for Chikun gunya at Kalamassery, Pothanikkadu, Kothad, mundoor, Nadathara, Kadamakudy etc.
Need Assessment Study on HIV affected children was conducted all over Kerala. Interviews with care givers, health care providers, counselors of VCTC, PPTC were held with the financial support from UNICEF, Chennai and organizational support from CPK .
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State level Consultation Meeting on Existing Programmes and Policies for HIV affected children in Kerala was held on 12th November 2007 with the support of UNICEF. Officials from the Departemnt of Health, Social-Welfare, Law Net work, Kerala Legal service Authority took part. Following the consultation CASP-Rajagiri was identified as the nodal agency of Kerala Forum for children affected by HIV/AIDs. The Kerala Forum for children affected by HIV/AIDs was constituted at the meeting held in Trivandrum in the month of January 2008.
AIDS Day was observed on Dec 1st in collaboration with Keraleeyam at Trivandrum - A poster drawing competition for school children was held in this connection at Cochin.
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Scholar ship Distribution to 135 students through sponsorship from George and Sushila Foundation, Muthoot Pappachan Foundation, Geojit, and Sree Ramunni Paniker Udbhodan Trust, Spain was held on 20th and 24th October and 24th November2007. Directors /Officials from the above trusts and Foundations were present at the occassion.
Rotary Sneha Gramam Community Development Matching Grant Project :
50 rain water harvesting units and 50 sanitation units were constructed and handed over to the people of Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath on 22nd March 2008 with the financial assistance from Rotary Down Town Club ,Ernakulam. The project was commissioned by Mr. S. Sharma , Kerala State Minister for Fisheries & Registration.
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Infrastructure improvement in 65 schools of 8 Education Blocks in Malapuram namely Nilambur,Wandoor, Areacode, Perintalmanna,Tirur,Tanur,Mankada and Perumbadappu were completed during this reporting period.Furniture worth Rs.50000/- for selected schools and notebooks worth Rs.10000/- for selected children is the major component of the project.As part of infrastructure support to schoolschild friendly baby chairs(450), Desk(1031), Bench(320), Shelf(55), Teacher's table(200) and teacher's chair(200) have been provided.3 days School camps were organised in all the schools.Activities like folk song training, story telling, group games, reading, family visits, cooking, skits and cultural programmes were carried out to develop creativeness and improve inborn abilities among the budding generation.On 14th Nov. 2007 (Children's Day)budding artist competition (Painting) was held at block level participating winners from schools. The project at Tirur and Tanur blocks were inaugurated in the month of January 2008. Mr. E Ahammed Dy. Minister for External Affairs, Govt.of India was the Chief Guest at the Tirur block level inaugural function. The projects at Mankada & Perumbadappu blocks were inaugurated by Mr.Paloli Mohammed Kutty, Minister for Local Self Govt., Kerala. Officials from ITC Ltd, representatives of Kerala Legislative Assembly, representatives of Panchayathi Raj institutions etc were presented.
On 29th March 2008 a concluding Programme of the first phase of the project was held at Malappuram.The seminar on CSR initiatives of ITC Ltd and future Programme was the major event.
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Vidyadeepam programme was continued doing the reporting period. 17 sponsored children of Buddhanoor Gramapanchayt received solar lanterns as part of the innovative fund through Aditya - the Solar Shop.
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In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.
Release Date: March 23, 2012
Genre: Action , Science fiction
Director: Gary Ross
Producer: Jon Kilik, Robin Bissell, Nina Jacobson, Suzanne Collins, Louise Rosner-meyer
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Brooke Bundy, Wes Bentley, Kimiko Gelman, Nelson Ascencio, Toby Jones, Latarsha Rose, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lawrence, Paula Malcolmson, Leven Rambin, Alexander Ludwig, Isabelle Fuhrman, Amber Chaney, Liam Hemsworth, Willow Shields, Amandla Stenberg, Jack Quaid, Jacqueline Emerson, Dayo Okeniyi
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The much-awaited film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" begins quietly.
Two well-dressed men are sitting for a television interview. One has blue hair, the other an immaculately trimmed beard that swirls around his face. They carry on a sophisticated conversation about how the Hunger Games has unified their nation.
But a young girl's scream quickly pulls the viewer away to the grim reality of District 12 — a gray, splintering world of poverty and despair.
It's a jarring, effective juxtaposition that continues throughout the film and keeps "The Hunger Games" honest. The adaptation of the enormously popular young adult novel could have been made into a high-adrenaline action flick that gave token acknowledgment to the weighty themes of tyranny and injustice. Even worse, it could have been a bloodbath.
But director Gary Ross exhibits great restraint. More importantly, he never lets his viewers forget the difference between those who are starving and dying, and those who make a game of it.
Based on a novel where 24 children are placed in an arena in a made-for-TV fight to the death, "The Hunger Games" is indeed a violent movie. Teenage children die cruel deaths at the hands of nature, weapons and brute force. The PG-13 rating should be taken seriously.
Still, the violence is nowhere near gratuitous, and there's no room in this film to revel in combat. The audience will be too busy wincing, aching, hurting and seething.
Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen, a strong and determined provider for a family that lost its father in a mine accident. She hunts — illegally — outside the fences of her district and cares for her sweet but brittle 12-year-old sister, Primrose.
A nightmare awakes Primrose on "Reaping Day" — an annual lottery where the Capitol, the controlling force of the country of Panem, selects a teenage boy and girl from each of its 12 surrounding district to compete in the Hunger Games. The Capitol president refers to it as "a pageant of honor, courage and sacrifice."
But it's actually a televised slaughter of children at the hands of children, punishment for the past "treason" of an uprising.
Meanwhile, an obtuse Capitol populace treats it like a sporting event, cheering on the competitors, called "tributes," and placing bets on their lives.
Despite long odds, Primrose's name is drawn, and Katniss steps forward to take her place in the arena.
She's joined by Peeta Mellark, played by Josh Hutcherson, a baker's son. They're basically strangers, except for the fact that Peeta once saved Katniss from the brink of starvation. The District 12 tributes are whisked off to the Capitol, where they are wrapped in luxury while being prepared and trained for almost certain death.
Fussing around the tributes is the clueless Effie Trinket, played by Elizabeth Banks, who can't see the plight of these teenagers through her caked-on white makeup. The tributes are mentored by a drunk named Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), the lone surviving victor of the Hunger Games from District 12.
Lawrence is too old to be playing the 16-year-old Katniss. Aside from that, she's stunningly good in a role that fans of the book will demand a lot from. She's resolute yet terrified, a heroine fighting for her life but refusing to descend into depravity. Harrelson complements her with the right mix of surliness and heart.
The tributes range from towering physical specimens who've trained their whole lives for the Games to slight young teens who never had a chance at survival. Once they are raised into the arena, an artificial mountain setting where the elements are manipulated from a high-tech control room, the killings begin. And it isn't pretty.
Knives fly and bodies crumple. One boy has his throat slashed, while another has his neck broken.
Ross, however, is able to mute some of the carnage, which no doubt helped the film avoid an R-rating. Many of the killings are implied, taking place off screen, or depicted from a distance or through a shaking camera lens. But they are no less harrowing.
The tension among the desperate tributes, the starving districts and the callous Capitol residents is always kept tight. One particularly heartbreaking scene depicts a lobby where bets are being placed on the tributes. Haymitch looks across the room to see young children opening a gift from their father, which turns out to be a sword. He is noticeably pained as the children playfully act out a killing.
Ross, who co-wrote the script with Collins, makes it awfully difficult not to ache for the tributes and downright impossible to view the Games the way the Capitol populace does.
The book's devotees will miss some complexities and nuances of the written work. And at a lengthy two hours and 22 minutes, it's difficult to imagine the conclusion feeling rushed, but it does. The visuals are also likely to disappoint those who have vivid images of the opulent and grotesque Capitol lifestyle in their heads. Still, it's a faithful adaptation, and fans of the book should be satisfied, if not thrilled.
"The Hunger Games" is not carefree entertainment, and it's not for young kids. But those mature enough to see the violence in context, handle the heavy themes and undergo a periodic shredding of their emotions are in for a captivating experience.
"The Hunger Games" is rated PG-13 for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images 'Äî all involving teens; running time: 142 minutesMarch 22nd, 2012 · Details4 Thanks ·
Only watch this movie if you've read the series first!! And only if you're 11 or older. I saw this the first time in the theater, and watched a second time with my 11-year-old daughter. We had many talks with her before and after she read the series to make sure she was grasping the higher level concepts and understood the books' messages. The same goes for the movie.
The movie is a good adaptation of the book, so it's not surprising that the author was involved in the production. It was a bit too jerky for my taste, but I appreciated that the violence wasn't gratuitously shown. It's all off screen, save for a few close ups of a leg injury. Hopefully the rest of the movies will follow suit.3 Thanks ·
I never read the books, but I couldn't stop hearing all of the good reviews from my friends. I felt that there was a lot of hype being built up for this movie and I honestly think that the film only lived up to about 75% of that hype. I think it was entertaining, but not to the point where I would want to own the film. Redbox might be a good option though.May 3rd, 2013 · Details2 Thanks ·
The film was much better than I expected. The lead Katniss was a great strong female role model. However, the film is very dark and violent. I would only recommend it for teens and up.September 15th, 2012 · Details2 Thanks ·
Not a fan of the whole Hunger Games story as entertainment, even given the political and social statements being made. Not thrilled about my children seeing it.January 17th, 2014 · Details1 Thank ·
I just did not like the killing involved in it. However the movie was good, and the end was fair enough.September 16th, 2013 · Details1 Thank ·
All in all it was an entertaining flic, but I definitely suggest getting some back to the story before you watch it. My in-laws rented it and watched it not knowing what it was and they were mortified by the "game." I thought the movie and story line were good, but it's tough to look past the central story of youth killing youth; even if there isn't much blood and guts it's still a little disturtbing.May 10th, 2013 · Details1 Thank ·
I didn't read the books, and perhaps if I did I might have liked it better. It was okay, but very violent and bloody. I didn't find any of the characters endearing and it felt like it was rushed to film after the books got popular. Definitely could have used more development time in my opinion.1 Thank ·
The whole story line of the Hunger Games is pretty messed up. Living in a society that the children have to fight each other in as a yearly sacrifice and the people treat it almost as a celebration. If you can get past that, than you'll love the book and movie. The book was better than the movie, but most books are. I felt like they did a good job of not being graphic with the violence, and trying to stay true to the book with the movie. There were details that were changed, but all in all, it was a good show.1 Thank ·
Well done adaption. Kids would be confused and disturbed by the themes more than the actual violence.January 15th, 2013 · Details1 Thank ·
Speaking from the perspective of someone who hasn't read a single sentence of Suzanne Collins' popular young adult novels, "The Hunger Games" stands out as a surprisingly engaging sci-fi yarn that won't leave non-fans feeling like they missed something the whole time. The film boasts a pretty stellar cast, including oddball choices like Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland and Lenny Kravitz, but really, it's only Jennifer Lawrence's performance as Katniss Everdeen that could keep "The Hunger Games" from crashing, and she pulls it off. Katniss is a welcome change of pace for movie heroines--strong-willed, resourceful, and down to earth. As many have pointed out, she's a good role model for girls and boys alike. The only real complaint with "The Hunger Games" is that it occasionally shows its seams in the form of some wonky CG effects. For the first entry in a guaranteed franchise, though, this is a pretty strong beginning. Obviously, though, a movie depicting kids murdering each other in a televised competition is definitely not meant for younger kids even though, all things considered, the onscreen violence is pretty toned down.November 3rd, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
Good movie but I wouldn't show it to my 9 or 6 year old that want to see it since their older sister saw it and has read all the books. Too much "fight to the death" violence.August 31st, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
Man that was a bad movie. Too long and really boring. Also anticlimactic.August 28th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
Very faithful to the book. Not for young children.May 25th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
Sorry, didn't read the books but agreed to go because of my wife. While I wasn't bored during the movie, I left with a very sick feeling in my stomach. I am still appalled at the amount of attention this book and movie have received. I realize the main character is trying to do right, but I just can't get over the entire story line. Not a good movie.May 11th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
This film stuck very close to the book (apart from a few small details), which is always difficult to do. I genuinely enjoyed this movie and would have appreciated it being a half hour longer than its 2 hours. I think it is appropriate for children to see if they first read the book(s) with their parents or an adult and discuss the underlying themes of the story. If you don't understand the story within the story, you will be disturbed by the killing of children by other children. If you understand the meaning of the film, you will thoroughly enjoy it. Violence was heavy but not graphic.1 Thank ·
The violence was toned down from the books to an acceptable amount for a PG-13. There is a neck that is snapped seen from a distance, and some blood during the initial chaos that ensues at the cornucopia when the games start. I feel if the violence had been depicted exactly how it was in the novel it would have been pushing an R rating. There are a few instances of language but on the 'milder' side of swear words. As far as sexual material it was pretty minimal. Peeta and Katniss cuddle up next to each other and kiss on some occasions and some of the outfits worn by tributes and members of the capital were slightly revealing but nothing really explicit.
The movie stuck to the story fairly well omitting or adapting a few details but overall a good replica of what took place.1 Thank ·
While some may argue that the Hunger Games is too violent, they should bear in mind that it it's actually negating violence. That said, I wouldn't let any kid under 11 go and see this movie.April 21st, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
The movie was entertaining but not stellar. I haven't read any of the books and felt some of the emotional parts of the movie were rushed and not fully developed and hence came off a bit cheesy. Overall, it was a good movie but not a great movie.April 17th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
Despite having read the book some time ago, the Hunger Games movie kept me on the edge of my seat. But while it is an exciting film, some of the scenes are very disturbing to watch. It is not a movie I walked out of wanting to see again in the near future.
I enjoy the characters of the story, and I thought the acting in the film was pretty spot on. I was especially impressed with Josh Hutcherson (Peeta) and Stanley Tucci (Cesar Flickerman).April 6th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
The Hunger Games is very well made. I enjoyed the characters, the scenes, the story, and the message. However, it does contain some disturbing violence. It deserves every bit of its PG-13 rating, and only older kids mature enough to handle such a theme should see it. Parents should preview the movie before letting their children watch it.
Now, while it does contain violence, the violence is not glorified, in fact it is depicted almost as its own character, one that is oppressive and menacing, the antagonist of the film. The main characters try to avoid it as much as they can.
The movie also contains terrific subtlety which contrasts the superfluous Capitol against the starving outer districts. The characters are well depicted and the scenes are artful enough to draw you in without using too much special effects which detract from the story.
If you can view the violence of the film in the correct way, then this movie is definitely worth your time.March 28th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
I hadn't read the books before seeing the movie, but I knew the basic concept. However, I was still surprised by how much of it was game (and could interfere) to those who weren't forced to play.
Yes, the movie is well done, however heed the PG-13 rating for violence and the disturbing concept of pitting teenagers against each other in a gladiator-style competition. I did enjoy seeing what Katniss did do to play as "fair" as possible.March 28th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
Having read all three books in The Hunger Game Series I was both excited ad nervous about the movie coming out.
I was excited to see the visual effects, especially the costumes. While the movie had some amazing costumes, I felt at times the movie was trying to hide a lack of costume design (especially during the parade).
I was nervous about the movie because I didn't want it to ruin a beloved book. While at first I was worried about the casting and being too old. It did not bother me during the movie. I thought all the actors played their role well.
While I enjoyed the movie, what I missed the most was the character develop. As I read the books there were several main characters that played critical roles in the story line. However, in the movie it is all about Katniss. I really felt focusing in on the one character ruined the message of the books to me. It just didn't have the same impact.
Another point that I did not understand is why they changed how she got the mockingjay pin. I understand having to shorten a book for a movie, but don't change the important points.
I enjoyed the movie, but wouldn't see it again. Fun movie, but not much more.March 25th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
If you have not read the books ( as I have not ), it is important that, before you go into the movie, you ask around and learn a little bit about the setting of The Hunger Games. There is really not a lot of introductory exposition, so for those unfamiliar with the setup the movie may seem a little vague and disjointed. I am lucky enough to know several people who read the books and were able to set me up with introductory information, which helped a lot.
If one wanted to nit-pick the film, they certainly could. Katniss is entirely too old for her role ... as are Peeta, Gale, Kato, and several others in the movie. The film concentrates a bit too much on the games and the training and not enough on the important storyline of an oppressive tyrannical government separating and controlling their citizens while living in luxury. During the games, one doesn't get any sense of danger or tension as the characters seem to walk nonchalantly through the forest with no care of exposure or fear of traps or hunters. If one wanted to really analyze it, in the end the movie is entirely too casual and shallow and really misses what it could have been.
All of that said, however, it really is still an enjoyable watch. I enjoyed the costuming, the general storyline, and the concept. Watching the movie has peeked my interest enough that I am going to now read the book series. So in the end I would say that despite all of the misses on the potential of the movie to be truly epic and amazing, it does still come off as a casually enjoyable flick worth at least a Netflix or Redbox viewing.
Values-wise, the only real worry in the movie is violence. There are a couple of brutal killings, though the movie is careful to minimize the blood and gore. The target audience of the movie is young teenagers and I would not feel uncomfortable sharing this movie with such an audience.March 24th, 2012 · Details1 Thank ·
The movie was entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat; however, I do not believe it is "ok" for youngsters. There is a lot of violence. There is sexual content to this series. Also, I find it very disturbing for this country to offer up teenagers as sacrifices. How bizarre and morbid is this movie? Definitely not something children should be watching, as they will closely relate to the "tributes" (or "sacrifices" as I see it). Adults can decide what to watch; however, I believe this series should be rated "R" to protect children. Children's minds are not fully formed and they will not fully grasp the movie as adults do. The younger the child, the more mental damage this series can have (because younger thought processes and patterns are not formed to understand and interpret the movie as adults do).February 28th, 2014 · Details
As a huge fan of the book series, it was amazing to see the book come to life on screen. I thought it was one of the best book to movie spectacles I've seen. The acting was great, the script was entertaining, and it was beautifully done.February 4th, 2014 · Details
Violence as entertainment is more than a metaphor for sports and war. Aside from being a brilliant concept that hits uncomfortably close to home, The Hunger Games is well made and compelling. Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar–nominated for Winter's Bone, adds gravitas to the role in this above–average adaptation. I just wouldn't be too eager to show it to the whole family... See Full ReviewJanuary 2nd, 2014 · Details
My husband and I went and saw the movie over Thanksgiving. You really need to read the books to understand the second movie. He would explain so now I have to read them.December 8th, 2013 · Details
Love it and hate to wait for the next oneDecember 6th, 2013 · Details
The hunger games is great for fans of the books and very great movie for kinds under. 13 years oldOctober 8th, 2013 · Details
Very inventive story, great acting and wonderful cast. Has a little much violence in it for the younger crowd. It's Lord of the Flies meets The Giver.September 7th, 2013 · Details
Hurt my eyes a little bit with all of the shaky close-ups. Otherwise, the movie was fine. Not good for younger kids.August 19th, 2013 · Details
Surprisingly well written movie with exceptional cast.August 14th, 2013 · Details
Like Harry Potter, a lot of parents are outraged at the premise of this film. And well they should be if they have no first-hand knowledge of the book! It is absolutely essential to understand first that this is a commentary on a shallow consumer society desensitized so much that they think of mortal combat as entertainment.
This was a pretty good adaptation of the book and I enjoyed watching it come to life. However, as with any movie made from a book, there are things I would change - particularly the casting of some characters. Peeta, though lovable, is too small to be believable as a baker's son.
I did appreciate how they shortened the mutts scene near the end, as that part of the book was terrifying. This is definitely not for children or even young teens. I would recommend it only to those who can understand its true meaning.August 9th, 2013 · Details
I did not read the books and really had no clue what this was about before I saw it and I enjoyed the movie greatly and also picked up on the subtle real life hints it drops throughout. Good movie go rent it!July 29th, 2013 · Details
Like Harry Potter, a lot of parents are outraged at the premise of this film. And well they should be if they have no first-hand knowledge of the book! It is absolutely essential to understand first that this is a commentary on a shallow consumer society desensitized so much that they think of mortal combat as entertainment.
This was a pretty good adaptation of the book and I enjoyed watching it come to life. However, as with any movie made from a book, there are things I would change - particularly the casting of some characters. Peeta, though lovable, is too small to be believable as a baker's son.
I did appreciate how they shortened the mutts scene near the end, as that part of the book was terrifying. This is definitely not for children or even young teens. I would recommend it only to those who can understand its true meaning.July 27th, 2013 · Details
I did not care for The Hunger Games, but my 13 year old loved it and she is really looking forward to the sequels.July 17th, 2013 · Details
This was a great movie. I was glad that the movie did not show as much blood as I expected, and that it didn't have close-ups of the tributes killing each other.
So, obviously you should read the book instead. The movie is fun, but the book is a billion times better. However, if your kid's is not much of a reader, pairing the two can be a really good exercise.
I actually gave this a low age because I think the theme is so important. No, not that kids killing each other is cool...the whole part where people are being run by an oppressive government! Not to get all conspiracy theory on anyone, but it is important for kids to understand the importance of freedom AND tolerance.
I also think it is an important reference to looking at ourselves as a nation. Often times we get caught up in how important our life is to us, we forget that those outside our sphere are human too. Sometimes the changes need to come from within (like our own country has problems, let's focus on them instead of the rest of the globe).
We think of "third world" (I use quotation marks because this is an antiquated term that referred to any country who supported neither the US and capitalism or Russia and Communism during WW2 and the Cold War) as inferior places who are un-eduacated and oppressed...yet here we are in Hunger Games where our own country has regressed to harder times.
So, if you plan to watch with your kid, I suggest exploring some history first: slavery in the south, the Cold War, Capitalism vs. Communism (any similarities?), and the Hero's Journey. There are plenty of other possibilities, but these could be fun.June 18th, 2013 · Details
Excellent! I caution what age you bring you own youth. Not for little kids for sure. There are disturbing themes and subject matter for youth that lack maturity. Otherwize... an awesome movie. Eagerly awaiting the next movie!June 6th, 2013 · Details
boringJune 3rd, 2013 · Details
This movie is very well done. I really do think you need to read the book to get the full effect of this movie. The whole idea of what takes place in this movie is a bit disturbing but I believe it was handled well on the screen.May 31st, 2013 · Details
I sure didn't see what the big deal was about this movie.
This movie was based on a violent game forced upon children in which there is only supposed to be one survivor. If you watch this movie expect there to be quite a bit of violence.
Nice one filmApril 26th, 2013 · Details
liked the show, but I think that the Movie/book series is too violent. I mean it is one thing to kill someone, but do it in that type of fashion. Getting together and just killing each other for the fun of it is not my type of entertainment.April 23rd, 2013 · Details
This movie is better then Twilight! In my opinion The Hunger Games brings you into it and makes you feel independent. There is over 20 people who die just trying to survive in there messed up lives! At least there are plenty of action scenes in this movie! I though The Hunger Games was worth the movie ticket.April 19th, 2013 · Details
I have not read the Hunger Games books, so I had no idea what this was even about. I know that sometimes when you read a book and then see the movie you are disappointed. So with that being said I thought that this movie was great. Had I not seen it with some of my family who did read the book I would have been lost at times. They dont really describe the districts or why they have the hunger games. Your kinda left out on all of that. The movie is great and has lots of action. It is a but graphic to think that kids are killing each other, but its a good movie. I gave it a PG-13 rating just because of the violent factor. I will own this movie. I look forward to the next ones.April 17th, 2013 · Details
Good movie but the book was much better.
Mature themes and violence left me with a 13+ rating to leave. Some 13 year olds would have no problem with the violence and some would be horrified. There is definite graphic violence in this movie and quite disturbing themes to some younger people. I found the movie well written and somewhat comparative to the book and found the directing fantastic. It is a great, unique adventure ride that most teenagers with a penchant for sci-fi or fast paced drama would find appealing. As an adult I also found this a great movie and thoroughly enjoyed the plot. Some acting was slightly off but over all it was worth the money at the theatre.April 8th, 2013 · Details
I enjoyed this film. The story was very interesting.April 4th, 2013 · Details
not as good as the book. not much character development. a little slow going tooApril 2nd, 2013 · Details
A movie worth seeing, and worth a lot of thinking about after the credits. I would recommend you think about how your children will react to a movie about kids killing other kids. I would also recommend the books - excellent reads, and fills in parts the movie had to leave out.
great flick stayed as true to the book as they could
I haven't read the book, but I was entertained by the movie. Given the content and story, I'd say this is more for adults and not for children. The violence can be intense considering these are young people.March 17th, 2013 · Details
I never read the book and went see this movie due to my wife waiting to see it I was pleasant surprised sure there where a few places that seemed silly but that was more less my fault for not knowing the book over all good showFebruary 28th, 2013 · Details
This is a very good movie but I would caution having young kids watch it. Even though much of the violence is tastefully done, its still quite disturbing to see kids hunting and killing each other. Even so, I enjoy this movie and have seen it a few times.February 8th, 2013 · Details
Was an amazing movie...not as good as the book, but very worth seeing!!February 7th, 2013 · Details
Gore galore, but it is true to the book for the most part. The book trilogy and movie(s) are for older, mature children and adults. I would not let my children watch this until they are old enough to understand the moral of the story.January 7th, 2013 · Details
Very true to the book - impressively so. The faint of heart may struggle with some of the killing scenes, but the character roles are powerful and the actors do a fantastic job of making those characters believable.December 6th, 2012 · Details
Lots o' killing. Fun movie, fairly true to the book, just requires more maturity when watching the killing.November 16th, 2012 · Details
To me the book was just worlds better than the movie.September 24th, 2012 · Details
This film was surprisingly good. Especially compared to Twilight. It moved along at a good pace, though it didn't explain everything quite as well as I would have liked, not having read the book.
The story idea is grisly, however, and that first scene in the arena is extremely violent (given that it's kids killing kids) with far more gore than I would have expected. That moment kind of soured me on the rest of the film, though I'm not sorry to have seen it.September 6th, 2012 · Details
I read the book right before I watched this. The movie adaptation is pretty good. I especially liked how they gave you a glimpse of how the games worked in a super-cool control room. This aspect was not present in the book. I felt this movie was good, but not great. Not sure where all the hype and popularity for this film comes from.
The violence was tastefully done with as little blood and gore as possible, leaving all that to your imagination. This is still deserving of a high PG-13. Not for little ones.September 1st, 2012 · Details
I loved this movie. There's no vulgarity but it was pretty violent. It's a great story that makes you grateful for the world you live in.August 27th, 2012 · Details
Follows the book quite well. It's disturbing at parts due to the nature of killing. But when you think analytically about it, you may even be more disturbed with the government rule and a totalitarian state.August 13th, 2012 · Details
Great flick. Hadn't read the book so didn't go with that bias. Really enjoyed it.August 8th, 2012 · Details
for violenceAugust 1st, 2012 · Details
Very fun movie to watch, and it stayed true to the book.July 24th, 2012 · Details
If you enjoyed the book, you'll likely enjoy the movie.June 25th, 2012 · Details
The only thing to worry about with this movie is violence. The concept of children killing one another for sport is disturbing for younger kids, but the movie is not extremely gory and would probably be OK for older teens. For adults, the violence is not over-the-top or shocking. However, some may be offended that the violence is between children and not adults.
There is some tame romance between two teens but it is confined to kissing.June 22nd, 2012 · Details
Very well done and well worth watching, esp. if you've read the book.June 18th, 2012 · Details
Good story line, engaging/intriguing idea. Violence, however, seemed more like the R category and was prevalent throughout.June 11th, 2012 · Details
Haven't read the book but the movie I am sure was better than the book.June 9th, 2012 · Details
Hunger Games is a movie that was rated PG-13 not because of content but for themes. It seems that many times movies that are rated PG-13 are still movies you can bring your children too. Harry Potter was one of these. When I went to see the last Harry Potter I saw a lot of little kids there. However the main plot of Hunger Games is teenagers killing teenagers the content (which if it was adults killing adults would be a lot different) becomes a lot more gruesome.
However, if your kids are old enough they will understand the point being made in the movie. Like any dystopia evil is necessary to be portrayed to show the problem of the societies. These games where kids are forced to kill show the horror of not only the capital but how violence is being glorified in modern media.
It is a bit ironic that in order to show the problem with glorifying violence the film has to actually show violence. Children that are old enough will be able to see the difference between the two and it will provide for a great discussion about violence as a spectator medium.
This movie is not for 13 year olds. I would recommend that nobody under 15 watches it.
The things that happen in the movie and books are quite disturbing when you think of teenagers killing each other in a "survival of the fittest" type scenario.
However, when you consider the actual theme and the dangers of a totalitarianism the violence isn't as disturbing. The message is great when you think of it as overthrowing a dictatorial regime and letting people have power.
My wife and I couldn't wait to see this movie. I thought the movie was well done and well acted. There are so many small details from the book, that they all couldn't be included in the movie, but it is very true to the book. Since the book is violent, the movie is too, and can be disturbing at times. The filming is really shaky (in order to give you the feel of being Katniss' shoes), and it can be confusing at times. Overall it was a great movie, and puts the book onto the big screen in a cohesive way.June 6th, 2012 · Details
I didn't enjoy this movie. The Violence was beyond my enjoyment. I felt that I wasted my Money to see one overcoming the odds of staying alive. I would not see this movie again. I wouldn't let any child even see it at all.June 1st, 2012 · Details
It was a very good movie! Nothing compared to the book, but still very good! I went to see it at midnight in opening night. It should be rated PG-13 for violence and disturbing images.May 26th, 2012 · Details
I LOVE this movie! It is essentially flawless: the cast is perfect, the action is amazing and Gary Ross does an amazing directing job! Jennifer Lawerence is perfect as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson is an amazing Peeta Mellark. Elizabeth Banks shines as Effie Trinket and Isabelle Furhman and Amandla Stenberg are witty and dark tributes in the games. Thank you, Gary Ross!May 13th, 2012 · Details
This is the best book to movie that I've seen yet. While there are some obvious changes it was so close to what you picture if you have read the books. Absolutely loved it and really loved how they handled putting in the death scenes without too much gore!April 27th, 2012 · Details
This movie is worth your time because it keeps you in suspense and is not just another love story. The character are awesome and the set up is great. The movie is very similar to the book and if you liked the book then you are most likely to like the movie. With the exceptions that the movie will never live up the book and it will be impossible to ever do. But overall a great movie. I think is appropriate for teens, anyone younger will not understand the story line.
I haven't read the book yet so I can't compare to that, but I loved it. It was suspenseful and interesting. Full of life and color. My one complaint about it was that at certain points the filming made me a little motion sick. All in all a great show and I took my 2 year old to it without any problems.
Amazing movie! While nothing could ever be as great as the book, I thought the movie did a very good job at portraying the most important aspects of the book. As expected from reading the book, the movie is not appropriate for the under 13 crowd as far as violence goes.
A good book adaptation
Though provokingApril 3rd, 2012 · Details
The movie is violent to the point of disturbing. It is definitely not worth your time, especially if you have youngsters with you.
I read all three books about a week before seeing the movie. I thought the movie did a pretty good job of sticking to the book. There were a few small things that they changed or left out that I was surprised they did but I understand they had to cram a lot of things into the movie. Parts of the movie still seemed pretty rushed though.
The whole book is from Katniss' perspective and there is a great deal of narration, thoughts, and flashbacks by her in the book. I thought this would be very difficult to do in the movie, but they did a great job explaining the things the audience needed to know in other ways like by showing the districts, the television, the Gamemakers or the fortune cookie type notes Haymitch sends with the parachutes. In the book Katniss pretty much thinks the things that are written on these, so this was a good was to show the same thing in the movie.
I liked the few things they added in the movie that we didn't get to see in the book because of it only being in Katniss' perspective. It was neat to see the Gamemakers in their control room directing the events that happen in the game. It really reminded me of The Truman Show, a great movie with some similar themes. It was also interesting to see President Snow's talks with Seneca Crane, the Head Gamemaker and then Crane's execution by being locked in a room with Nightlock, the same plant that Katniss used to force him into letting both her and Peeta win, giving hope to the districts.
The movie, like the books is quite violent, but they did a good job of minimizing the blood. Still one tribute coldly breaking another's neck was quite violent.
Overall I think the movie was a good adaption of the book, but the book is able to show you many things the movie can't. If you enjoyed the movie, you should definitely read the books.