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Republican Rep. Dan Lungren and Democratic opponent Ami Bera are engaged in one of the most contested congressional seats in the country. They squared off together for the first time last week in a debate sponsored by The Bee, Capital Public Radio and News10. Stuart Leavenworth and Dan Morain tweeted live from the debate. Here are excerpts from their tweets.
At News10 for Lungren-Bera debate, Lungren arrived a few minutes ago with brother Brian and Assembly candidate Peter Tateishi, Lungren's ex CoS. Dan Morain
Bera offers handshake to Lungren, and now it is show time! Stuart Leavenworth
Bera a bit nervous at start, says he is product and American dream. Says Congress has failed us. Leavenworth
Dr. Bera's opening statement focuses on American Dream, works in free clinic, finds patients are middle class. Congress hasn't provided jobs. Morain
Rep. Lungren focuses on 9-11 and threats to American way. Morain
Bera calls for infrastructure jobs, levees, big issue in Sac. Lungren responds that Congress can't create jobs. Leavenworth
Lungren claims $700 billion in GOP plan would stay in Medicare. Bera says Lungren would privatize Medicare. Lungren disagrees. Leavenworth
Bera denies Dems want to cut Medicare, points to Lungren and says "you know that's not true." Lungren stares at podium and grins. Morain
Lungren distances himself from Romney victims quote. Both he and Bera call for more jobs, but in different ways.
Global warming? Lungren believes climate change happening but doesn't know if humans cause it. He worries about impact on coal industry. Morain
Bera: We can become an energy independent country. We must address this. Leavenworth
Lungren defends wanting to replace Obamacare. Bera agrees health reform doesn't control costs. Says we need to take on insurance cos. Leavenworth
Bera says we have to get back to bipartisanship. Not sure when DC was bipartisan. Morain
Did you vote for Dem budgets, John Myers asked Lungren. "I voted for the alternatives, yes." I think that's a no but am not sure. Morain
Lungren calls corn ethanol subsidies immoral. Bera says govt wastes money on insurance and pharmaceuticals.
Lungren says Obama has been weak on Iran. Bera stands with Lungren. Israel is one of closest allies, he said.
Bera hits Lungren for taking state pension, and spiking it on way out. Lungren says that is false. Leavenworth
Lungren hits Bera for past promise to run a clean campaign. Bera says this is about setting a personal example.
Bera hits Lungren on supporting wars, tax cuts and oil companies, then goes too far in comparing Lungren to a burglar. Leavenworth
Lungren hits Bera for supporting high speed rail in past, not now. Leavenworth
Too bad there were no questions on Sacramento levees. Lungren has yet to deliver, but gets away with it.
Lungren says Bera for status quo on steroids.
To watch the debate,
go to www.sacbee.com/lungren-bera
Follow Stuart Leavenworth on Twitter @SacBeeEditBoard
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Are There Still Opportunities in Apparel?
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Many argue that the apparel business doesn't offer good long-term investment prospects because low barriers to entry and fashion variations make the companies in the industry highly unstable. However, some firms have proven successful in continually adapting to a changing environment and attracting clients, even through tough economic patches. Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU), DSW (NYSE: DSW) and Wet Seal (NASDAQ: WTSL) are three of these companies. Having performed well in the past, what lies ahead? Are they worthy investments?
In the athletics business
Lululemon Athletica operates in a niche within the athletic apparel business, mainly focused on yoga and other healthy and fun products, aimed to enhancing its customers' quality of life. Growth prospects are strong for this firm, principally due to its client base's discretionary spending power. Analysts expect annual EPS growth rates around 22%-26% for the years ahead. However, most of this optimism seems to be priced into its stock, which trades at 44.1 times earnings, more than double the industry average valuation. Same goes for its price-to-book and price-to-sales ratios. So, are these shares a buy? Well, I'd say they are.
Although fundamental investing is not only about financial performance, taking a look at Lululemon's figures seems pretty important, given that it leads the industry in almost every metric. Its results look somewhat moated by the firm's strong brand name, "which will likely make it more resilient through fashion and economic cycles (…) [Furthermore], the company stands to benefit from improving productivity, increased store count and focused merchandising in its trendy and quality-focused apparel in the near term." (Morningstar).
In the footwear industry
DSW is a footwear retailer that has been catching investors' eyes for some time now. The company's strategy of offering a hard-to-match array of high-end brands at attractive prices has lured many customers over the last years, when discretionary spending was limited but many people still wanted to wear branded footwear. As a result, DSW delivered an average annual EPS growth rate of 36.86% over the last five years, and is expected to deliver an extra 13%-15% over the next five.
Its low fixed-cost business model, which reduces labor expenses by operating self-service stores, has procured the firm above-average operating and net margins, of 10.5% and 6.5%, respectively. The management's track record suggests that the company will be able to continue to widen those margins in the coming years (although it could feel some pressure in the short term).
Despite weak results in the last reported quarter due to bad weather, sales started to rise as it got warmer. Management's projections for the full year are still positive but limit same-store sales growth to 0%-2%, and EPS growth between 1.5% and 7.5%. Going forward, the company expects to continue expanding its store base at mid-to-high single-digit rates. Further growth should be delivered by its web sales, which have been pretty successful lately.
However, DSW's future is pretty uncertain; with a replicable model, low barriers for new industry entrants as the economy recuperates and increased competition from companies like Zappos, the firm holds few weapons to defend its ground. Trading slightly above average industry valuations, at 22.8 times its earnings, this stock looks a little expensive for the security it offers (not much).
Targeting teenagers
Wet Seal is an apparel retailer that targets young and active customers, through fashionable and comfortable products. By offering low-priced products, it has lured many low- and mid-income clients that have developed a certain degree of brand loyalty.
After a weak 2012, the renewal of several management positions and strong merchandising initiatives could serve to turn around the story – last quarter's results certainly back this theory. With several growth and cost-cutting initiatives running, the outlook seems favorable; analysts expect the firm to deliver an annual EPS growth rate of 48% over the next five years. Trading at 3.4 times its book values and 0.8 times its sales, versus the 4.9 and 1.2 respective industry means, this stock looks like a buy to hold.
The company operates two retail channels, stores and e-commerce websites, and is set to revamp both. This is one of the main factors behind the confidence put in the firm's future. On the e-commerce front, the company has been investing in overhauling the shopping experience in both computers and smartphones, while expanding its product offerings to draw more web traffic. Regarding stores, the makeover has been even bigger. By hefty investments on advertising, store remodels, visual merchandising and corporate image, Wet Seal expects to attract more customers, especially young women.
Furthermore, the company has been cutting costs by reducing its workforce and closing underperforming stores. Savings are expected at over $3 million in 2013. Meanwhile, its balance sheet remains strong with over $110 million in cash and investments and zero debt. In addition to the cost reductions, Wet Seal recently announced a $25 million share-repurchase program that will return value to investors. Following several insider purchases, I believe that this is the time to purchase this stock and hold it for some time.
Bottom line
Although none of the companies above has dug a moat for itself, both Wet Seal and Lululemon offer compelling growth prospects for the years to come. While still susceptible to increased competition and new entrants, these companies have developed a certain degree of customer loyalty and a strong brand name that should continue to attract customers for a few more years, at least.
Lululemon has the potential to grow its sales by 10 times if it can penetrate its other markets like it has in Canada, but the competitive landscape is starting to increase. Can Lululemon fight off larger retailers and ultimately deliver huge profits for savvy investors? The Motley Fool answers these questions and more in its most in-depth Lululemon research available. Thousands have already claimed their own premium ticker coverage; gain instant access to your own by clicking here now.
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There are now 3.2 million farmers operating 2.1 million farms on 914.5 million acres of farmland across the U.S, according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, released today by USDA. The agriculture census presents more than 6 million pieces of information, which provide a detailed look at the U.S. farm sector at the national, state and county levels.
"Once every five years, farmers, ranchers and growers have the unique opportunity to let the world know how U.S. agriculture is changing, what is staying the same, what's working and what we can do differently," said Dr. Cynthia Clark, the retiring head of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, which administered the survey. "Today, we can start to delve into the details."
Census data provide valuable insight into the U.S. farmer demographics, economics and production practices. Some of the key findings include:
• Both sales and production expenses reached record highs in 2012. U.S. producers sold $394.6 billion worth of agricultural products, but it cost them $328.9 billion to produce these products.
• Three quarters of all farms had sales of less than $50,000, producing only 3% of the total value of farm products sold while those with sales of more than $1 million – 4% of all farms – produced 66%.
• Young, beginning principal operators who reported their primary occupation as farming increased 11.3% from 36,396 to 40,499 between 2007 and 2012.
• All categories of minority-operated farms increased between 2007 and 2012; the Hispanic-operated farms had a significant 21% increase.
• 144,530 farm operators reported selling products directly to consumers. In 2012, these sales totaled more than $1.3 billion (up 8.1% from 2007).
• Organic sales were growing, but accounted for just 0.8% of the total value of U.S. agricultural production. Organic farmers reported $3.12 billion in sales in 2012, up from $1.7 billion in 2007.
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MESA, Ariz. — Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was thrown on the defensive here Wednesday night as rival Mitt Romney attacked the former senator over spending and earmarks and accused him of compiling an inconsistent and contradictory record. Read more at The Washington Post.
IUPAT Missouri – Working Together to Keep St. Louis Working
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The ESPN/Truehoop 2012 NBA player rankings (which you can follow at @NBAonESPN using the #NBArank hashtag) have now counted down to players 201-220. Continuing with our look at where Nuggets players were ranked, here is an updated list including two new names, Timofey Mozgov at 220 and Corey Brewer at 203.
Here are the Nuggets players who have appeared thus far:
And as a basis for comparison, here are last year's previous rankings for the Denver players who have yet to be named:
We will keep you updated as the next tiers of rankings are released. In the meantime, please feel free to share your reactions and predictions in the comments.
As many of our readers are already aware, ESPN and the Truehoop network are currently counting down the rankings of all the players in the NBA from 500 to 1, announcing them one by one on twitter at @NBAonESPN using the #NBArank hashtag. Over 100 contributors, including several of your own Roundball Mining Company writers, participated in the voting. And with the latest installment of players 261-280 we have nearly reached the midway point.
So which Denver Nuggets players dwell in the bottom half of the rankings? Here's a look at the names which have appeared thus far:
Of course, the rankings for rookies or a player like Stone who hardly saw the court are somewhat arbitrary. But as we approach the top they'll become more meaningful, and it will be interesting to see how the general consensus stacks up the better Nuggets players against the rest of the league.
As a basis for comparison, here are last year's rankings for the Denver players who have yet to be named:
We will keep you updated as the next tiers of rankings are released. In the meantime, please feel free to share your reactions and predictions in the comments.
St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2012. The Boston Celtics at the Pepsi Center in Denver (with all too many traitorous green jerseys in attendance). The only matchup between the Nuggets and C's in the lockout shortened season. And Denver jockeying for playoff positioning as the season drew closer to an end.
It was a huge game for the Nuggets. And despite the hype surrounding the St. Patty's-Boston imagery, the most important symbolism of the game was when George Karl uncharacteristically entrusted a rookie, Kenneth Faried, to close out the final minutes of a closely contested contest.
And the Manimal delivered. Scoring 18 points on perfect shooting, including five of five from the field and eight of eight from the line, Faried also grabbed 16 rebounds — 6 offensive — with a steal and a block on top. Beyond the stat line, he was the engine that fueled the team's energy and drive with infectious, relentless effort. And he played a crucial role in earning the Nuggets victory.
When Andre Iguodala made his much anticipated post-trade appearance with the Nuggets brass at the Pepsi Center, he spoke in upbeat tones about the prospects of a long term tenure with his new team. On the question of his future in Denver, Iguodala explained that he and executive Masai Ujiri were both on the same page:
We aren't coming in to this thinking this is just a one year deal we are looking to the future and definitely looking ahead looking to see how we can go forward so this isn't a quick stop for me.
On the surface it seems simple enough. Iguodala has two years remaining on his contract at $14,968,250 and $16,154,750 respectively, with an Early Termination Option (ETO) for the final year. This allows at least one or two years for he and the Nuggets to work out a new deal which will keep him around long term.
But what, specifically, are are the possibilities for Iguodala and the Nuggets going forward, and which of these various scenarios is most likely to play out in reality? (more…)
The two big stories in Nuggetsland this August have been the trade for Andre Iguodala and the personalized training that JaVale McGee and Kenneth Faried are receiving under the tutelage of Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon. Recently however, my thoughts have turned to another player who will undoubtedly be of lower profile in Denver's 2012-13 season, but in several ways will still be of great importance.
Most Nuggets fans very much enjoyed tracking the progression of last season's team with the NBA TV produced documentary The Association: Denver Nuggets (and if you were living in a cave and somehow managed to miss it, please proceed to the Association page at NBA.com here, where all episodes can be watched for free). Going back through the series recently, I found the third episode to be particularly heartbreaking and inspirational.
Just as Denver was struggling through a bad stretch of injuries and losses late January and early February last season, Corey Brewer had to take a three game absence to mourn the passing of his father, who succumbed to a long battle with diabetes complications. Making an emotionally charged return on Feb. 11, he helped the Nuggets win a closely fought 113-109 road victory over the Indiana Pacers in one of his stronger performances of the season. (more…)
"If you're not getting better, you're getting worse."
Many Nuggets fans will be familiar with the oft uttered refrain from Steve Hess, assistant coach in charge of strength and conditioning. It has become a meme which flows freely through the team's culture, often surfacing in players' post-workout tweets as what seems to be a slogan for the principle to which Denver is dedicated: getting better.
The Nuggets organization has firmly dedicated itself to a course in which, while engaging in a process of ongoing reconstruction following the Carmelo Anthony trade, will prioritize staying relevant and continuing to improve in an increasingly competitive Western Conference.
This team won't be tanking. The recent acquisition of Andre Iguodala, even at the cost of fan favorite Arron Afflalo and coach favorite Al Harrington, represents how strong the Nuggets' commitment to winning truly is. The players want to win. The organization as a whole wants to win.
There is no doubt, too, that head coach George Karl wants to win. And this will be enormously important in his decision making as he determines how his player rotations settle down through the 2012-13 season, and which players get the lion's share of the sparse minutes which will be all too precious on his very deep roster. (more…)
After missing all of the warm up games heading into the qualification round of EuroBasket 2013 Danilo Gallinari played in Italy's opening contest against Portugal. Gallo compiled ten points and nine rebounds in only 15 minutes as part of Italy's 97-45 victory.
It is very promising to see Gallinari back on the court and performing effectively. The Rooster has only appeared in 63% of the regular season games the Nuggets have played since arriving as part of the Carmelo Anthony trade in 2011 (57 performances over 90 contests).
Yesterday, Drew Goodman and Scott Hastings of Drew & Scott on Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan had an extensive interview with Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri, who was in Houston, where JaVale McGee is currently training with Hakeem Olajuwon. (On Twitter, please follow Drew here: @ROOTSPORTS_DG, and Scott here: @ScottHastings). They talked about the Andre Iguodala trade and The Dream's work with McGee and Kenneth Faried.
Before reading further, please be sure to listen to their original broadcast here, as the transcribed quotes below are only a fraction of of their discussion, and of course in writing much of the personal feel of the conveersation is lost. That said, in addition to listening to the interview, it does seem worthwhile to see some of what Ujiri said in writing, as he conveyed a lot of information rather quickly, and much of it is worth a closer look.
Excerpts from Ujiri's answers* in the interview are after the jump: (more…)
On March 19, 2008, then Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson finally got his first opportunity to return to the place of his NBA roots and face the 76ers in Philadelphia. After having been traded for Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two first round picks in December 2006 to join Carmelo Anthony in Denver, his dramatic homecoming stole the headlines.
The 76ers, however, got the win with the help of their two leading scorers in that game, who combined for 49 points, 18 assists and five steals. Nobody could have known at that time that the duo of Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala had just defeated a team they would find themselves reunited on over four years later. (more…)
Hat tip to nycericanguy, who provided me with this link.
According to NBAEurope.com:
Italy are hoping to have Danilo Gallinari available for Wednesday's EuroBasket Qualification Round opener against Portugal in Sassari, Sardinia.
The Denver Nuggets forward has missed all of Italy's preparation games this summer.
Gallinari has struggled with a back problem and a right shoulder injury and has been out of action for 20 days.
If accurate, this is troubling news for Denver, to say the least. Hopefully we'll hear more from the Nuggets' medical and training staff.
UPDATE: In a recent tweet, Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post takes the scare off this report:
Some sites are makin a huge deal about a Gallinari shoulder injury, but I talked w someone close to him who said he'll be fine for camp
Hopefully that source is correct. Wilson Chandler is currently rehabilitating from the operation he had last spring, and ideally both he and Gallo will be back to full strength when training camp rolls around.
With the curtains having closed on the Olympics we have officially entered the basketball doldrums, a time when we can review the past and speculate on the future, but must wait patiently for the return of live games. The silver lining this summer is that the NBA has returned to normal. The 2011 lockout is sealed in the history books, and we have a full 82-game season to look forward to, including a regular media day, training camp and preseason schedule.
But though the comfort of traditional routine has been restored in the bigger NBA picture, the Denver Nuggets find themselves in a uniquely interesting position. As a result of Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups being traded during the 2010-11 season prior to the lockout, combined with the subsequent trades of Nene and Arron Afflalo as well as the departures of Kenyon Martin and J.R. Smith in free agency, only two current Nuggets players, Andre Miller from 2003-06 and Ty Lawson from 2009-10, have gone through training camp at the Pepsi Center. And no two Denver players have done so together.
Remarkably, Ty Lawson is the only (more…)
Ready for something a little different? We'll continue our extensive coverage of the Iguodala acquisition soon, but the long-awaited conclusion to the Dwight Howard saga presents a great opportunity to change gears a bit and recap the recently concluded 2012 adidas Nations.
As I mentioned in my earlier reports, this year's Nations had plenty of Denver Nuggets connections despite not being an official NBA event. I caught up with high-school senior Isaac Hamilton, Jordan's little brother and one of top recruits in the Los Angeles area. On a more somber note, I also witnessed Arron Afflalo attend one of his last official functions as representative of the Denver Nuggets. Here's the full rundown of these stories and my impression of the talent showcased at the 2012 adidas Nations. (more…)
Many readers have asked, specifically, what the Nuggets gave up and received in Friday's trade. Though I still can't find a single article that confirms all aspects of the trade, I have been able to gather bits and pieces from various sources across the Internet. Here are my findings:
Received: Andre Iguodala
Sent: Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, a 2013 second-round draft pick (via Golden State) and a 2014 first-round draft pick (either Denver's own or via New York)
Both of the picks sent to Orlando may end up being ones the Nuggets obtained from New York in the Carmelo Anthony trade. The 2013 second-round pick is from Golden State while the 2014 first-round pick will either be Denver's own, or New York's. According to CBSSports.com's Ken Berger, the 2014 first-round pick conveyed to Orlando will be the least desirable of the Nuggets two picks that year.
Looking towards the future, the Nuggets now have two picks in the 2013 NBA Draft: their own first rounder and a second-round, top-40 protected selection from the Portland Trailblazers. Denver's own second-round pick is conveyed to the Phoenix Suns and is also top-40 protected. Assuming the Nuggets re-sign Ty Lawson, they will then have three roster openings from the expiring contracts of Julyan Stone, Timofey Mozgov and Corey Brewer. If the Nuggets retain both picks they will then be left with one open roster spot to sign a free agent, however given Masai Ujiri's penchant for perpetual activity, there's a good chance the team's current roster and draft-pick situation will change yet again.
One cold hard truth the Nuggets were going to have to reckon with sooner or later was the fact that last season their perimeter defense was among the worst – if not the worst – in the league. Although their 103.4 team defensive efficiency rating was a lower-middling 19th in the league, a deeper dig into the numbers confirms what any Nuggets fan who has been paying attention already knows: All season long, opponents drained 3-pointers at will.
The opponent shot location statistics at HoopData.com reveal that Denver put together a respectable interior defense. The Nuggets were 8th best in the league in defending at-rim shots, as their opponents made 61.6 percent of their attempts. Holding steady in 8th place at short range, Denver held its opponents to a percentage of 36.2. Mid-range defense found them faring even better, 5th best with opponents shooting 35.6 percent. But 15 feet out from the basket is where the good news abruptly ends.
In both long range 2-point and in 3-point shooting, the Nuggets were dead last in the league, allowing a long-two field goal percentage of 41.4 and an effective field goal percentage of 57.5 from beyond the arc. None of this should come as a surprise (more…)


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Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water by Iron Removal
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Six-Month Evaluation Report (58 pp, 3.8 MB) March 2006
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This report documents the activities performed and the results obtained from the first six months of the arsenic removal treatment technology demonstration project at the Climax, MN site. The objectives of the project are to evaluate (1) the effectiveness of Kinetico's Macrolite® pressure filtration process in removing arsenic to meet the new arsenic maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 µg/L, (2) the reliability of the treatment system, (3) the simplicity of required system operation and maintenance (O&M) and operator's skills, and (4) the cost-effectiveness of the technology. The project also is characterizing water in the distribution system and process residuals produced by the treatment system.
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Nether Regions 08.10.10: The Unholy Three
Posted by
Chad Webb
on 08.10.2010
Lon Chaney, Harry Earles, and Victor McLaglen form a memorable trio in Tod Browning's super rare, but outstanding, 1925 film. Also included are thoughts on the 1930 remake where Chaney speaks!
Nether Regions started as a segment of the Big Screen Bulletin that meant to showcase films that have been discontinued on DVD, are out of print in the United States, are only available in certain regions outside the United States, or are generally hard to find. Now it is a column all its own! You might ask "Why should I care about a film I have no access to?" My goal is to keep these films relevant because some of them genuinely deserve to be recognized. Every time I review a new film I will have a list of those I covered below so you can see if they have been announced for DVD release, or are still out of print.
Lon Chaney, Mae Busch, Victor McLaglen, and Harry Earles
Directed By:
Tod Browning
Written By:
Waldemar Young (scenario)
Running Time:
86 minutes
Release Date:
August 16, 1925
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Lon Chaney Sr. was a performer that bestowed so many tremendously exciting, scary, and unforgettable characters onto the world. Of course he was the "Man of 1000 Faces", but it is important to take a minute and truly digest why he received that title. He could do almost anything for his time, and whenever he was on screen, the film was taken to another level. While he is mainly recognized for
The Phantom of the Opera
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
, he has over 150 titles to his resume. He appeared in 10 films directed by Tod Browning, and one of the most popular is
The Unholy Three
. For those who have never seen a silent film, but always wanted to take the plunge,
The Unholy Three
is the perfect one to pop your cherry.
Lon Chaney smiling
with a ventriloquist's dummy.
Many will say this is simply a dress rehearsal for Browning's
, as both have a quite a bit in common, but dismissing it because of that is rather unwarranted. The mere inclusion of Chaney makes
The Unholy Three
different, but the opening sequence lets everyone know who is at the helm as the camera enters a room filled with sideshow performers that could only be found in a Browning picture, including Siamese twins, a fat lady, a sword swallower, and more. It's more of a foreshadowing of the future than a rough draft. Among the "freaks" are Hercules (Victor McLaglen), Tweedledee, and Professor Echo the Ventriloquist. Echo's girlfriend is pickpocket and fellow con artist Rosie (Mae Busch). One day the "freak show" performance of Tweedledee "The 20 Inch Man" and Hercules gets out of hand when a child is assaulted by Tweedledee. Ultimately a man's money is taken by Rosie.
This prompts Echo to engineer a scheme involving a pet store as a front. The plan will have Echo dressing up as Rosie's grandmother, Mrs. "Granny" O'Grady. Since the store sells parrots, Echo, er, Granny O'Grady will make them "talk" using his ventriloquism techniques. Tweedledee acts as the grandchild of the bunch. The customers soon report that the parrot does not talk anymore, which results in Granny visiting their home so they immediately speak in her presence. She brings Tweedledee along, and together they case the home, which is later robbed with the aid of Hercules.
Granny is staying in a room located next to the pet store, which is owned by the dorky Hector MacDonald (Matt Moore). Rosie is used to distract Hector as his girlfriend, but soon genuine feelings emerge between the two. Echo becomes incredibly jealous, and begins skipping out on the robberies so he can keep an eye on Rosie. Tweedledee cannot keep waiting for Echo, so he convinces Hercules that they can act as a duo. One of these nights out concludes with the murder of the wealthy Mr. Arlington, who had been an unhappy parrot owner that also had expensive jewels. To kill two birds with one stone, Hector is framed for the murder in hopes that they all can be free and Echo can win Rosie back.
Unfortunately Rosie's love for Hector reached the point where she is prepared to turn the Unholy Three in unless Hector is freed. The solution is to kidnap Rosie and take her to their mountain hideout cabin. Echo is forced to make a decision, and one could probably guess what that decision is, but the way he tries to make things right is a plot twist that could only work in a silent film, and only by a character played by Lon Chaney. On the surface it sounds formulaic, but I can assure you the execution is anything but hackneyed.
The Unholy Three
is a very silly film, but also a gripping and moving one at the same time.
Chaney prepared for his role by remembering a thief he met while traveling in his youth. He emulated the man's attitude and mannerisms. One of the many joys of this zany story is watching Chaney switch from Echo to Granny. He was 42 years old at the time, yet his rough chameleon like face manages to be convincing as an old woman. Chaney's facial structure was not his only asset. He was extremely expressive with his entire body, and looking at how he changes to assume the normal identity of Echo and the phony one of Granny is simply sensational. One of the qualities I find fascinating about movies dealing with ventriloquists is examining what the dummy represents to that person. In this case, Rosie falls for a very honest gentleman in Hector, a man who does not hesitate in unburdening his true feelings. That is precisely what Echo has trouble doing, thus he uses the dummy, or a disguise as a means of expressing himself. This commonly results in a distorted and disturbed mind, which is definitely Echo. This can also be observed in the 1978 film
Mae Busch was already a versatile actress by the time she filmed
The Unholy Three
. Having been directed twice by the infamous Eric Von Stroheim in
The Devil's Passkey
and the terrific
Foolish Wives
, she was unquestionably able to carve a notch in her belt. Nevertheless it would hard for anyone to hold their own in this eclectic cast. Luckily Browning affords some juicy scenes to Busch, most notably where Rosie finally acknowledges that she could be in love with Hector. She struggles with herself in an intense fashion, and it is one of the few moments where Busch has the opportunity to shine. Admittedly she possesses barely a speck of chemistry with Matt Moore's Hector, but she and Chaney are a perfect fit together. Her plea to Echo in the woods during the final portion of the story is mesmerizing.
Harry Earles gazes at
a cop with a puzzled expression.
I doubt Lon Chaney took a back seat to many people in his career, but Harry Earles nearly accomplishes that feat as Tweedledee. There is no doubt that he rivals Chaney's Echo as the paramount reason to watch
The Unholy Three
. 1925 was a different time for dwarf actors, but Earles totally and completely relishes in the part. Captivating and hilarious, Earles goes from smoking a cigarette and threatening a man twice his size to dressing like a toddler and playing with a toy. A more conniving and murderous dwarf cannot be found anywhere. Tweedledee is the member of the group that accentuates the problems. He is an untrustworthy and dangerous little rat, but Earles is fantastic as such. One of the best sequences has Tweedledee unlocking the cage of the pet store gorilla, and letting him loose on everyone in sight. The scene is staged in a most brilliant way since the gorilla is actually just a chimpanzee. Earles doubles for Chaney so the gorilla appears gigantic.
The Unholy Three
does contain an Oscar winner oddly enough, and he is British star Victor McLaglen, recognizable for his numerous turns in John Ford films, particularly Irish speaking parts such as
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
The Quiet Man
, an exquisite film earning him a second nomination. As Hercules he is simply the strong brute of the trio, the one being taken advantage of since he is all muscle. As intimidating as he is intended to be, it is Earles' Tweedledee that does most of the bullying towards Hercules. That combination of opposites is a pleasure to view in action. As for Matt Moore as Hector MacDonald, his Harold Lloyd like traits are meant to be exaggerated so that seeing Echo get increasingly aggravated is more funny than chilling.
Tod Browning was known for many talents, but his visual prowess never gets enough praise. He integrates quite a few neat tricks, such as the word balloons over the birds heads. He also succeeds in the pacing of his films, and the delivery of certain scenes. At a brisk 86 minutes,
The Unholy Three
has the best running time for this type of story. Browning adapted Clarence Aaron "Tod" Robbins' novel with Waldemar Young, but made sure that it did not overstay its welcome, which some respected silent filmmakers tended to forget. The fact that the viewer and the unholy three themselves know more than the victims make the concept a blast. The best scene is when a police office starts playing with Tweedledee's elephant toy, which holds the stolen jewels. No one knows what they should do while this cop gets warmer and warmer. It is suspense in the finest sense of the word.
Deception, secrets, and irony infuse
The Unholy Three
as if those elements were going out of style. Multiple situations are blown because of characters overhearing others through doors. Exactly how thin were doors constructed back then anyhow? It seems almost everyone except Hector is hiding something from another person, but Browning juggles each character's thoughts and attitude splendidly. He also is adept at communicating the ventriloquist illusion despite the fact that we cannot hear Chaney's voice. The spectacular acting from Chaney, along with brilliantly timed reactions from the supporting cast, reinforces this artifice.
Another of the
many posters.
I saw
The Unholy Three
in New York City for a rare screening at the Walter Reade Theater where Grammy nominated musician Gary Lucas was on hand to perform his own score for the film. Apart from the distraction of watching him juggle various guitars, I admired Lucas' enthusiasm and creativity in giving the characters their own themes, and injecting the macabre thriller with an added layer of humor. He is a talented guitarist with approximately 20 acclaimed albums to his name, and he even fielded questions following the movie. He was grateful have the opportunity to compose a score for the film, but admitted some of it was improv and fresh depending on what sprung to his head as it played.
The Unholy Three
was immensely popular, so much so that Earles' irreplaceable character influenced a
Little Rascals
episode and a Bugs Bunny short involving a cigar smoking gangster child. If that wasn't enough, Lon Chaney remade the film 5 years later in 1930 as a sound picture. It was Chaney's first and only talkie as he died of throat cancer weeks after the release. That version was directed by Jack Conway, who attempts to duplicate Browning's style, but the subtle changes are noticeable, and thus many of Browning's striking compositions are gone. Elements of surprise and suspense are slightly altered, such as Earles playing with the toy elephant just to name one.
What is truly sad is that Chaney translates to talkies with superlative results. He sounds like a natural star of that era, and who knows what he could have accomplished had he lived longer. His legacy ended with the line "I'll send you a Postal Card." Overall it is only marginally below the original. It is just as rare as the silent version, and has never been released on VHS or DVD, unless you include bootlegs from the super rare TCM airings. For movies like these that hardly ever see the light of day unless it is in a big city, the only way you will be able to enjoy it yourself is by petitioning for a DVD release.
The Unholy Three
is blend of comedy, horror, and suspense about misfits striking back at normal society. It is also about how one mean conceals his true nature under the guise of someone who is evil. It is far from a flawless film. Many unanswered question will pop into your head. For instance, how can Echo disguise his voice so that it sounds as if it is emanating from a person halfway across the room? There are more, but not one is annoyingly bothersome. This is a fun movie that is well worth checking out. Keep checking the IMDB page for showtimes and air dates.
The Unholy Three (1925): 8.0/10.0
The Unholy Three (1930): 7.5/10.0
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September 27, 2012 11:12 AM
Okay, I need to vent somewhere. I'm sure some of you are in the same situation so let just vent here if you need it. My fiancee and I live on one income..It's not very much. It is enough to pay for rent, bills and have food stamps (thank the Lord, or we would be starving). I do mostly get healthy things, but when the end of the month rolls around, and we go broke. I have to settle with more processed crap, which takes a toll on my salt content, but grateful its food and to survive on it can't afford to replace my running shoes every 6 months..I can't afford to go to every race out there..and I feel for the homeless. I have given food, even money, and volunteered my time to help them so i know we could be far worse, so im trying not to complain..but its tough. My fiancee should finish school by may in the technology industry in less then a year..(hopefully) hope things get better for us, so please pray for us if you can. How is everyone doing or dealing?
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September 27, 2012 11:17 AM
He can't go to school and work part time?
I part time income could really make this easier.
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September 27, 2012 11:18 AM
Tell your husband to get a part time job!
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September 27, 2012 11:20 AM
Fiancee needs a job. Stat. I worked 3 jobs through college getting a history degree writing papers, reading books etc all the time. My Mom worked FT and went to school FT with two kids and going through a divorce.
I know you didn't really ask for the advice, but geez. This is NOT a burden you should have to bear alone. He should be working.
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September 27, 2012 11:21 AM
He is still looking at this time, just no offers yet and nothing has came up yet.
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September 27, 2012 11:21 AM
It is tough... We live on 2 incomes, my husband does lots of little side jobs on his days off... Have 2 kids and a house and barely get by. I feel for you, but maybe he could get a part-time job. My hubby works midnights and cuts lawns and repairs cars during the day... so its tough, but something more can always be done. Good Luck
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September 27, 2012 11:22 AM
He is still looking at this time, just no offers yet and nothing has came up yet.
Part time jobs are a dime a dozen...
Grocery Stores, Fast Food, Gas Stations
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September 27, 2012 11:22 AM
He has to get some income stream. Hell, cut lawns, rake leaves, or shovel snow.. he should just do SOMETHING.
Let him know that the lack of money stresses you out.
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September 27, 2012 11:24 AM
He knows.
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September 27, 2012 11:24 AM
There are several retailers looking for folks to hire for the holiday season.
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September 27, 2012 11:25 AM
I don't answer the phone.
EDIT: Thank the gods for chocolate.
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September 27, 2012 11:25 AM
I wanted to add my voice to the chorus. Fiancee needs to bring in a paycheck. In the 90's I worked my way through undergrad with a parttime job, and I'm currently working my way through graduate school. It can be done. It won't strain him unreasonably, and it will relieve a lot of the pressure on you.
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September 27, 2012 11:25 AM
With the holiday season approaching he may be able to get a seansonal job. I understand what you mean. When my husband was going to school I was the only one bringing in income plus we had our first son but now that I look back it was all worth it. Hang in there and try to be creative. Also, get a Sam's or Costco memebership if you can afford it. You can buy alot of things in bulk like Chicken and fish.
You are in my prayers :-)
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September 27, 2012 11:25 AM
Fiancee needs a job. Stat. I worked 3 jobs through college getting a history degree writing papers, reading books etc all the time. My Mom worked FT and went to school FT with two kids and going through a divorce.
I know you didn't really ask for the advice, but geez. This is NOT a burden you should have to bear alone. He should be working.
I second this.... I also worked 3 jobs while going to school full-time for accounting. Definitely possible!
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September 27, 2012 11:26 AM
I have to agree with everyone else... he needs a job...I am sorry but really he could find a part time job flipping burgers and it would help..... what would be doing for money if it wasn't for you? I don't see good things happening with this in the end.......
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September 27, 2012 11:26 AM
Do NOT get pregnant! Be vigilant about it, cut him off, whatever you have to do... do not have that additional set of expenses!
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September 27, 2012 11:27 AM
Do NOT get pregnant! Be vigilant about it, cut him off, whatever you have to do... do not have that additional set of expenses!
Wait.. did I miss something?
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September 27, 2012 11:27 AM
did the OP ask for advice? i must have missed that. it's obviously pretty easy to just "go get a job" right now. i just left GRAD SCHOOL qualified to teach college, and after four months unemployed, i was lucky to snag a part-time contract job this semester, pays about $400 a month, after two years of university teaching experience. i'm sure the OP's fiancé knows he should get a job.
hang in there, OP. i know how hard it is to do this on a tight budget - i have three kids to feed and my fiancé has two, and i'm lucky he has a full time job - he hates it, but it's keeping us afloat right now. barely. you just do the best you can with the food and the diet, and keep working at making things better. don't let it bog you down.
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September 27, 2012 11:28 AM
I worked a full-time job - raised two children essentially by myself because my husband works out of town. You can do whatever you put your mind to. That's the key! He has to want it.
Time to tell hubby to get a job. Obviously it's causing you some serious stress, so it might be a good time to address it before it gets any worse and causes a strain on your relationship.
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September 27, 2012 11:28 AM
Listen.....feeling for the homeless is one thing. I'm sure you're not at this point yet, but what good are you doing anyone if by helping the homeless, you make yourself homeless? Know what I mean? When things get tight, you gotta tighten up. Stop giving money, stop giving food....get yourself in a place where doing so doesn't remove money you need from your account and food from your pantry. Volunteering is great and I think it is better for your karma than just giving food. And, you're burning calories!
Feel free to add me/check me out on cheap-o meals. I found a great bean burrito recipe last week...between beans <$2, tortillas <$2, sour cream <$2, and cheese $2......less than $8 that served me and bf for dinner, lunch for me the next day and dinner for him that night.
It's rough...really rough. I know working 40 hours is hard, but maybe you can pick up a little 5-10 hour a week part time job and he could do the same. I do it every year for Christmas. It can help if you can find a way to make it work, I know you didn't ask for advice. But I hope things get easier. Many of us are in the same boat.
Hang in there!
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September 27, 2012 11:29 AM
I hear your frustration. Do you have a local farmers market you can visit? Sometimes if you go the last hour they are open you can get some great deals because they don't want to carry it home to rot. Offer half price on their veggies and fruits, worth a shot :) Also, get creative with your finances. See what around the house you can sell. Hold a garage sale or take some stuff to a used clothing store. Do you guys have any bills you can trim? The paper, cable, eating out, and such... I recently called our cable/phone/internet provider and talked them down from $177 a month to $110. BOO YA!! Be honest with yourself and with your fiancee about the money situation. Sit down and TALK IT OUT. Because marriage does not make money problems go away... Dave Ramsey has some good advice. So does Suze Orman, Best of luck to you!! Run that frustration out, don't stress eat ;) opps, that's my issue... oy!
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September 27, 2012 11:29 AM
Surely a job at a fast food place or something would help at least a little!
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September 27, 2012 11:29 AM
Here is an option for you or anyone actually. There is a website called www.workplacelikehome.com it is a site that is dedicated to actual real work from home jobs. No not the stuffing envelopes or building crafts kind. They have great options for anyone in the US that can't leave home for one reason or other or is struggling to find a job.
A few of the companies are gearing up for the holidays. You can also check at www.ratrebellion.com I'm not as familiar with that one.
good luck to you.
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September 27, 2012 11:30 AM
did the OP ask for advice? i must have missed that.
Yes she did.
Yes you did.
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September 27, 2012 11:30 AM
You are correct it is VERY tough. As a single mom of 2, I know exactly what you are saying. I have to work 2 jobs and sacrifice alot. Staying positive is extremely important not only to your weight loss but to your overall health. Dont give in to the negativity.
Suggestion on food stamp $. Is it possible for you to buy items that are healthy for you, prepare a couple of meals and freeze them. So when the end of month comes around you dont have to eat processed junk. A little brown rice, beans, sweet potatoes, fresh veggie, and cheap cuts of meat can go along way in making nutritous meals. Chicken/rice, zucchini lasagna, pot roast, chicken enchilada (whole wheat tortilla, low fat cheese) all freeze beautifully
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