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The Nov. 6 general election is a little more than a week away, and Patch is looking to help Birmingham residents prepare with a quick reminder of what's on the ballot and what they need to know before they vote.
The November ballot promises to be a long one. Besides picking either Mitt Romney or Barack Obama for the Commander in Chief job, voters will decide on a slate of state proposals as well consider candidates for various levels of representation in Washington, Lansing and Pontiac.
In addition, Birmingham voters will be deciding on a city charter amendment and voting for two members of the Birmingham Board of Education.
Birmingham Patch has been covering this election all year, however sometimes you just need a quick refresher before you head to the polls. Today, we're taking a look at the candidates running for judge in Oakland County and southeastern Michigan.
Judges fall under the non-partisan section of the ballot, meaning anyone — no matter the political party — can vote for candidates.
District Court Judge - 48th District
The 48th District includes Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake Village and Sylvan Lake, as well as the charter townships of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield.
Voters should select no more than one candidate. District court judges serve six-year terms.
Josh Arnkoff
- Residence: Bloomfield Hills
- Education: Arnkoff is a graduate of Wayne State University and Wayne State University Law School.
- Occupation: Arnkoff worked as a cadet at the Wayne State University Police Department, and then opened his own law office after graduating law school. In 2003, he was hired as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Oakland County.
- Why should voters vote for you: "I appreciate and respect the voters' consideration. I have the distinction of being a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. ... My prospective judicial temperment has been forged through solid relationships with co-workers, police officers and adversaires. I always treat everyone with fairness and respect."
Diane D'Agostini
- Residence: Bloomfield Hills
- Education: D'Agostini is a graduate of Detroit College of Law and Michigan State University College of Law.
- Occupation: D'Agostini was elected as a district judge in 2000 and re-elected in 2006.
- Why should voters vote for you: "I told (voters 12 years ago) that criminals would be held accountable, that crimes against our seniors and homes would be addressed with swift justice, and that I would build partnerships with our schools to educate kids about the dangers of substance abuse and consequences."
Circuit Court Judge - 6th Circuit
Birmingham will be filling five empty spots on the 6th Circuit Court. Winners serve six-year terms. The 6th Circuit Court includes all of Oakland County.
Voters can select no more than one candidate for the non-incumbent position.
Karen McDonald
- Residence: Birmingham (offices in Royal Oak)
- Education: McDonald is a graduate of Alma College with a teaching certificate. In 1998, she graduated from Wayne State University Law School.
- Occupation: After spending several years teaching, McDonald worked as a research attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals. She was then an assistant prosecuting attorney for Oakland County, specializing in child sexual assault. McDonald is now a partner at Jaffe, practicing family law and commercial litigation.
- Why should voters vote for you: "I have a wide range of experience that makes the most qualified candidate for this office. This experience includes criminal prosecution and defense, all aspects of family law, civil litigation and appellate experience. ... I am a hard worker. I am patient, intelligent and fair."
Dan Christ
- Residence: Bloomfield
- Education: Christ is a graduate of Michigan State University and University of Detroit School of Law, and attended the U.S. Marine Corp. Platoon Leadership Course.
- Occupation: Christ — a lifelong Oakland County resident — has practiced as partner with Beier Howlett P.C. and Hafeli Staran Hallahan & Christ, P.C. Christ has worked mainly with municipal corporations, providing general counsel to elected bodies.
- Why should voters vote for you: "My 20 years of practice in civil litigation and criminal prosecution makes me uniquely qualified amongst the candidates to undertake the important duties and responsibilities as a Circuit Court Judge ... I am committed to public service an to make sure justice is served."
Voters can select no more than five candidates for incumbent positions on the 6th Circuit Court.
Leo Bowman
- Residence: Pontiac
- Education: Bowman is a graduate of Pontiac Central High School, has a bachelor of arts degree from Oakland University and a jurist doctorate degree from the University of Detroit Law School.
- Occupation: Bowman has served on the 6th Circuit Court since 2007. He was elected to the 50th District in 1988 and re-elected in 1994, 2000 and 2006. He served as Chief Judge of the 50th District Court.
- Why should voters vote for you? "I believe my breath of judicial experience coupled with my diligence in timely administering the law combine to warrant my re-election as judge of the Oakland County Circuit Court."
Denise Langford Morris
- Residence: West Bloomfield
- Education: Morris has her bachelor's and master's degree from Wayne State University and a juris doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy.
- Occupation: Morris is the longest-serving woman on the Oakland County Circuit Court and a former assistant Oakland County prosecutor and assistant United State attorney.
- Why should voters vote for you? "Judge Denise Langford Morris has the experience, integrity, intellect, hard work ethic and good temperment to serve the citizens of Oakland County as a Circuit Court Judge."
Phyllis McMillen
- Residence: Waterford
- Education: McMillen received her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a juris doctorate from the University of Detroit School of Law.
- Occupation: McMillen was a practicing lawyer for 17 years before being elected judge. She's served as 6th Circuit Court judge since 2010 and judge of the 51st District Court in Waterford for 15 years before that.
- Why should voters vote for you? "While my experience has given me the knowledge I need to perform the duties of office, I think the most important qualification I bring is an understanding that as a judge, I am a public servant."
Wendy Potts
- Residence: Birmingham
- Education: Potts earned her juris doctorate from Wayne State University.
- Occupation: Potts was appointed to the Oakland County Circuit Court in 1997, re-elected in 1998, 2000 and 2006. Before that, she served on the Oakland County Probate Court and 48th District Court.
- Why should voters vote for you? "Since 1997, I have been privileged to work as a judge. I understand that while I may work in the courthouse, all of us who serve there are working for you, striving to provide the best possible justice."
Michael Warren
- Residence: Birmingham
- Education: Warren is a graduate of Wayne State University and the University of Michigan Law School.
- Occupation: Warren has served on the Circuit Court since 2002.
- Why should voters vote for you? "Since 2002, I have proven that I have the following qualities and experiences: fair, excellent temperment and respectful to ligigant and jurors, careful consideration of motions and briefs, deep knowledge of the law, the Constitution and history, (and more)."
Candidates Deborah Carley and William Rollstin did not respond to a survey from the League of Women Voters.
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Voters will also consider candidates for various regional judgeships, including:
Supreme Court justice — non-incumbent positions (vote for no more than two)
- Stephen Markman
- Bridget Mary McCormack
- Kerry Morgan
- Colleen O'Brien
- Bob Roddis
- Doug Dern
- Connie Marie Kelley
Supreme Court justice — incumbent position (vote for no more than one)
- Brian Zahra
- Mindy Barry
- Sheila Johnson
Judge for the Court of Appeals, 2nd District — incumbent position (vote for no more than three)
- Elizabeth Gleicher
- Kathleen Jansen
- Deborah Servitto
Judge for the Probate Court (vote for no more than one)
- Linda Susan Hallmark
Information provided by the Oakland County League of Women Voters. For more, visit the League's Voter Guides.
For more
- Voting in Birmingham: What's On the Local Ballot This November
- Voting in Birmingham: What's On the County Ballot This November
- Voting in Birmingham: Who's Running for State Office This November
For all of Birmingham Patch's coverage of the 2012 November general election, visit Birmingham's 2012 General Election Guide.
Correction: Judge candidate Karen McDonald lives in Birmingham, not Royal Oak. Her campaign offices are located in Royal Oak.


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Horrible doctor, more concerned about money than health. I went to another neurosurgeon and he was aghast at the surgery he did on me. Caton is a nice guy, but he does not care at all about the health and well being of his patients. He has forgotten the Hippocratic Oath along time ago; he should be ashamed.
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Dr. Caton is the head of neurosurgery for the Huntington Hospital. He is profoundly kind. After being turned away by multiple doctors Dr. Caton took my complex case and unraveled it, sent me for the correct tests, referred me to the other kinds of doctors I needed to see and told me not to have surgery. A surgeon who tells you not to have surgery is the best kind of surgeon possible in my opinion.
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For anyone in need of a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Caton is the one you want. He is very straight forward and to the point. With the skills that he has it is no wonder why he is the head of Neuro sciences at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA. I am one of his patients and I am very pleased to say that he is my doctor. I have had 2 cervical spine surgeries and I am having Lumbar spine surgery done on August 25, with Dr. Caton. I trust his judgement to make the proper decisions regarding my health without question. He is the best Neuro surgeon in California without a doubt.
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The Manny Ramirez era in the Oakland Athletics organization is officially over as Ramirez requested his release and the A's granted the request. When he signed the move was a low-risk, high reward signing and the belief was after Ramirez sat out the first 50 games that he could add a presence into the A's lineup. Yet, the A's weren't willing to rush Ramirez up to the Major Leagues after he served his suspension and began his 2012 season in Triple A Sacramento where he also struggled with injuries as well.
At the time of his release Ramirez was hitting .302 with no home runs, three doubles, 14 rbi, five walks and 17 strikeouts in 63 at-bats.
His lacking of power while in Sacramento and even with Yoenis Cespedes struggling with a hamstring injury of late the A's have hit for more power in 2012 and most recently the A's have been getting production from Brandon Inge, Seth Smith and Brandon Moss. While Josh Reddick continues to produce.
Another issue for the A's if Ramirez have been the corresponding roster move and it would have meant a pitcher would have been sent down as the A's don't have much depth when it comes to position players as the bench includes Adam Rosales, Josh Donaldson, Jonny Gomes and Collin Cowgill. The relievers that the A's have are Evan Scribner, Jim Miller, Jerry Blevins, Sean Doolittle, Brian Fuentes, Grant Balfour and Ryan Cook. Balfour and Fuentes have had their struggles this season and yet one of them is one of the higher paid players on the A's roster.Scribner would have been a likely choice, yet the A's do need to make a roster move for when Tyson Ross starts on Saturday with Brandon McCarthy still not ready for a start due to his shoulder injury.
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Singapore Gardens by the Bay
If you are visiting Singapore, you may find that there are many amazing gardens to see, but one that may take you a little by surprise is the one situated right next to Marina Bay. See natural beauty (all be it designed and arranged by man) in contrast to some of the most stunning structures in the world in the background.
The Great Wall of China
A well known one, but would any list of attractions in the Far East really feel complete without it? Built between 220–206 BC to protect the Chinese empire, this is well known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and as the only thing built by man that is visible from outer space.
World Circus, Shanghai
The Chinese have a long standing with acrobatics, as evidenced by their performances in world gymnastics competitions. Come see a spectacular acrobatic performance in Shnaghai, featuring a finale of motorbiking daredevils. Don't bother with expensive seats, the view is great everywhere in the small auditorium.
Mori Arts Centre, Tokyo
Not only an outstanding collection of Japanese modern art, but also offers an incredible view of the city from the observatory located on the 52nd floor. This observatory allows you a 360 degree view of Tokyo, you can decide which is more beautiful, the art in the museum or the architecture of the city.
Petronas Twin Towers, Malaysia
Not strictly something you really have to worry about visiting in Malaysia as you can see them from everywhere! Formerly the world's tallest buildings and an iconic symbol of Malaysia, make sure to check out the Skybridge, the world's highest bridge with amazing views of the city.
Jump! Comic Martial Arts Performance, Korea
If you are a fan of martial arts with a good sense of humour, this show will be ideal for you. A fine exhibition of Korean martial arts prowess that doesn't take itself to seriously, with the ability to make you both gasp and laugh.
Flying Hanuman, Thailand
Zipline through the jungle in Phuket, Thailand. With 28 different platforms and lines, nature walks, abseiling points, this packs everything into seeing the thick Thai forest from the best possible vantage points.
Phang Nga Bay
A beautiful stretch of 400km, the most famous part being the needle island dubbed 'James Bond Island' after being made famous by the Bond movie, 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Limestone cliffs, caves and incredible scenery make this a must see.
Kata Noi
Thailand is famous for its beaches. This is one of the more secluded and peaceful ones, especially when compared with nearby Kata beach. There are still lifeguards, deck chairs and other beach services such as massages available, but you can avoid overcrowding here.
Hong Kong: Nan Lian Garden
One of the most beautiful spots in Hong Kong, experience the Oriental style of garden design. Comprised of various water features, rock features, ornamental trees and of course plants, this is an idyllic place to escape the hustle and bustle of one of the world's busiest cities around you.
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Find whatever you're craving, see what's good at any restaurant and learn what foodspotters, friends and experts love wherever you go.
A hearty corned beef hash with two well-poached eggs (yolk was perfectly semisolid, just runny enough) and some gravy, which I thought was a unique touch. Side of Super Spuds were well worth it, especially with some Tapatio. Substantial and savory without being overwhelmingly heavy. Goes well with coffee. #breakfast#savory#cornedbeef#cornedbeefhash#hash#potatoes#satisfying#hearty#gravy#poachedeggs
Whoa! Fruitcake! Lots of raisins and cream. Very dense and caramel-sweet. The play of textures between the heavy whipped cream and the smooth, pudding-y cake was delightful. #Christmas#fruitcake#whippedcream#dense#cream#raisins#sweet#dessert#trifle
Crunchy edges! Smooth pudding! Complex-sweet-caramel-y ice cream! Very rich and intriguing. #Christmas#icecream#breadpudding#marshmallow#chocolate#smooth#crunchy#rich
One of the porkiest things I have ever eaten. The pork jus-soaked skin was crispy, crunchy, and juicy. Plenty of fat for plenty of flavor! The celery root purée complimented the funkiness of the meat. The persimmons added a unique sweetness and added a bit of light sweetness, which I thought was a better choice than something more sweet or cloying---I thought this was the most insightful and unique pairing in the dish!#porchetta#savory#porkbelly#skin#crispy#crunchy#jus#persimmon#sunchoke#celeryroot##juicy#porky#funky
A wonderful ensemble of earthy flavors and hearty textures. I have not historically been a beet fan, but these were wonderful with the toothy, savory quinoa. The quail was very tender as well, and well-seasoned enough to eat the ends of the bones...which I did. #beets#quinoa#quail#kale#earthy#tender#toothy
Filled with poblano chiles! The masa was strongly corny (yes corny), smooth, and crispy around the edges. The salsa was perfectly spicy, enough to give some interest but not enough to cause tears or runny noses.
Bad picture because I tucked into it before I took the picture! Tender butter lettuce. The endive was unlike any endive I have ever had, in that somehow it wasn't utterly bitter. It was pleasantly juicy and had a balanced, peppery flavor. The candied pecans were sweet and smooth, and were absolutely delicious with the snappy, crisp champagne vinaigrette. The pomegranate arils were a welcome, festive touch. The herbs were the most exciting addition, with an unexpected anise note that made the salad more than the sum of its parts. A wonderfully thought-out dish. #christmas#pomegranate#endive#herbs#fresh#vinaigrette#sweet#crisp#champagne
One of the most varied charcuterie platters I've had. The star for me was the hog terrine, but the butternut squash terrine was smooth and exquisite too. #christmas #prixfixe #salty #funky #smooth #savory #pork #pheasant #squash


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Here are some of the AP Video-US stories we're working on for 08/31/2012.
STATE OF THE DEMEOCRATIC PARTY - The 2012 presidential race casts a long shadow over the President's own party, as its members seek elected office. The AP takes a look at the state of the Democratic party and its chances in November.
MONTANA CHEYENNE WILDFIRES - It's been a brutal fire season on the remote plains of southeastern Montana. Northern Cheyenne tribal leaders say roughly a third of the reservation's 700 square miles have been burned since late June.
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LOUISIANA EVACUEES DAYS FROM GOING HOME - Deep floodwaters cover parts of Louisiana after Isaac dumped 16 inches of rain and pushed water over levees. At least 500 people were rescued by boat.
MISSISSIPPI DRYING OUT FROM ISAAC - Residents of the storm-saturated Mississippi Gulf Coast ventured out to examine the damage from Isaac as local governments lifted curfews.
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AP is positioned in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, and will continue reporting on the storm's aftermath and cleanup efforts throughout the region.
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ROMNEY: TIME TO TURN THE PAGE - Mitt Romney says it's time to turn the page and move past the disappointments of the last four years.
CHRISTIE: ROMNEY DID 'A GREAT JOB' - Republicans including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie are applauding Mitt Romney's acceptance speech at the RNC. A top Democrat calls the speech 'divisive.'
ROMNEY: TIME TO LEAVE DISAPPOINTMENTS BEHIND - Romney's mission in this election was to connect with Americans on a personal level. He sought to do so with his speech by appealing to feelings of anxiety rippling through the electorate as the nation faces an uncertain economy.
AP FACT CHECK: NOT WHOLE BAIN STORY - Mitt Romney used his acceptance speech to explain his work at Bain Capital. However, AP Correspondent Stephen Braun said he left out some key facts.
ROMNEY ADDRESS THE RNC - Various clips from Romney's acceptance address to the RNC, including his official acceptance of the nomination and his closing statements.
CLINT EASTWOOD IS MITT ROMNEY'S OPENING ACT - Clint Eastwood whipped up the crowd at the RNC ahead of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's acceptance speech.
GINGRICH: WE NEED 'REAL LEADERSHIP' - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told delegates that it is 'striking' how President Obama took the nation down a path that, he says, weakened America's confidence in itself and Americans' hope for a better future.
JEB BUSH TO OBAMA: STOP BLAMING MY BROTHER - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush addressed the RNC and said that President Barack Obama was dealt a tough hand, but his policies have not worked to improve the U.S. economy.
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CLINT EASTWOOD REACTIONS - Mitt Romney's opening act has received mixed reviews and the AP looks at reactions to Clint Eastwood's unscripted speech.
NEW JERSEY SHOOTING - Police in Old Bridge, New Jersey say three people are dead, including the gunman, after a shooting in a Pathmark supermarket.
CAMPAIGN - Romney heads to Louisiana to survey the damage made by Hurricane Isaac, while Paul Ryan heads to Virginia without him. President Obama will be in Ft. Bliss, Texas to address the military on the second anniversary of the day he announced the end of the U.S. combat role in Iraq.
MA, LABOR DAY TRAVEL EXPECTED TO RISE THIS YEAR - In spite of fluctuating gas prices, holiday travel is expected to be up this year nationwide, as travelers get a jump start into the Labor Day weekend.
MI, POWERBALL WINNER - Michigan lottery officials plan to introduce the winner of this month's $337 million Powerball jackpot during a news conference.
MO, AKIN CAMNPAIGN - Rep. Todd Akin is back on the campaign trail today in Missouri.
JAPAN APPLE VS. SAMSUNG - A Japanese court has dismissed Apple's claim that Samsung infringed on its patent.
MINERS CHARGED IN SOUTH AFRICA - About 270 miners were charged with the murders of 34 striking colleagues who were shot by South African police officers.
MEXICAN ELECTION - Mexico's highest election voted to dismiss legal challenges mounted by the second-place leftist candidate seeking to overturn the results of the July presidential election.
SYRIA - Turkey appealed to a reluctant UN Security Council for a safe haven for thousands of Syrians facing a 'humanitarian disaster' as Britain and France said they would rule out no option, including a no-fly zone.
KARL URBAN BRINGS GRITTY NEW 'DREDD' TO SCREEN - Karl Urban stresses the differences between the new comic book action film 'Dredd' and 1995 flop 'Judge Dredd.'
HIP HOP MOGUL CHRIS LIGHT DIES - Chris Lighty, a hip-hop mogul who helped the likes of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey, was found dead in his New York apartment in an apparent suicide.
CORONER: SAGE STALLONE DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES - Sylvester Stallone's son Sage died at age 36 from natural causes due to a heart condition.
UK LIE DETECTOR TEST FOR SEX OFFENDERS - A pilot scheme in the UK requiring high-risk sex offenders to have regular lie detector tests has had a significant impact on cutting re-offending, according to organizers. The British Government is now planning to toll out mandatory polygraph tests for high risk sex offenders across England and Wales following the success of the trial.
SENIOR TALENT SHOW IN AUSTRALIA - 14 finalists have competed in Australia's largest talent quest held for those over 55 years of age.
GERMAN TELEVISIONS - Televisions with four times the resolution of HD and huge 84-inch screen are on show at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin.
VIETNAM CAVE - The limestone hills around the Hon Chong caves in southern Vietnam are being quarried to feed the growing domestic cement industry. But conservationists say this is causing the destruction of habitats for native flora and fauna and damaging biodiversity in the region.
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RK Brand Men's Denim Carpenter Jeans RKCARP$14.99
RK Denim Carpenter Jeans RKCARP are a great pair of jeans with the traditional fit you are looking for. The RK Denim Carpenter Jeans have all the features of a classic pair of carpenter jeans. The two front pockets and back pockets are double stitched for added reinforcement. On the left, you will find a hammer loop and additional pocket. On the right side, features a pocket with two openings to accommodate your storage needs. All major seams are double stitched for additional strength.
- Relaxed Fit
- 100% Cotton
- Antique Brass Button Waistband w/ the RK Brand Logo
- Reinforced Front and Back Pockets
Carhartt Men's Workwear Pocket T-Shirt K87$14.99
The Carhartt Men's Workwear Pocket T-Shirt K87 works as tough as you while on the job yet it's 6.75 ounce, 100% cotton jersey knit with a rib-knit collar allows you to easily relax after a hard day's work. This popular Carhartt t-shirt is as versatile as you working in warm weather and great to layer in the cold.
- Short sleeve
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- Rib-Knit Collar
- Left chest pocket
- Side-seamed to reduce chafing
Carhartt Men's Short Sleeve Workwear Henley T-Shirt K84$16.99
The Carhartt Men's Short Sleeve Workwear Henley K84 works as tough as you while on the job yet it's 6.75 ounce, 100% cotton jersey knit with a rib-knit collar allows you to easily relax after a hard day's work. This popular, all-purpose Carhartt Henley is as versatile as you working in warm weather and great to layer in the cold.
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Berne Apparel High Visibility Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt - ANSI/ISEA Class 2 HVK002WR$14.99
The 2" Heat-transfer reflective tape, tagless neck, and taped neck seam provide unmatched comfort for such a rugged tee
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This underwire bra features Mossy Oak® Break-Up® camo, black-accented straps and back closure, with ample support and padding for extra comfort. A heart-charm completes the look. Made from 100% polyester fabric for a soft, silky feel.
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Rural King 12 Pack Large Yellow Chore Gloves RK814-12$17.99
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Your little one is sure to love the look and feel of these bibs made with soft, 100% cotton. Key Industries Premium Washed Infant Bib 223 have the double utility pockets on each leg and hammer loop just like yours!
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Key Industries Men's Heavyweight 5 Pocket Jean 4874$17.99Key Industries proudly presents their Key Industries Men's Heavyweight 5 Pocket Jean 4874.43. These traditional fit jeans are comfortable enough for everyday wear but built strong enough to tackle whatever the workday may have in store for you.
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A day of fun and games drew children both young and old to Piedmont Park on Saturday.The Boys and Girls Club of America sponsored the event called A Day for Kids. The focus was on fun with a purpose.The event encouraged adults to act like a kid again in order to remember what kids need to be doing.Olympic gold medalist and club spokesperson Gail Devers was joined by award-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo.Both emphasized the important role the Boys and Girls Club played in their lives.
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Comments on Happy holidays from the Graphic Arts Collection Colorful trade cards promoted products and often were saved in scrapbooks like the one housing this card in the Graphic Arts Collection of the National Museum of American History. The miniature children in the advertisement are "the gay troop of children that hied after the Pied Piper of Hamlem, charmed by his wonderful music," according to accompanying text. Mother Goose spots the youngsters and sends a fairy to bring them "every goody in the world in a single bite," a mince meat pie. After feasting on the pie, they children grew up into "splendid American citizens." TypePad 2012-12-20T21:53:36Z NMAH http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu/osaycanyousee/ tag:typepad.com,2003:http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu/osaycanyousee/2012/12/happy-holidays-from-the-graphic-arts-collection/comments/atom.xml/ Dalton Krebs commented on 'Happy holidays from the Graphic Arts Collection' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e553a80e108834017ee7197cf3970d 2013-01-08T22:01:00Z 2013-01-11T18:10:17Z Dalton Krebs http://www.allogram.com/ These are neat little pictures. I just love the vintage style.
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Wrestling with Esther: Purim Spiels, Gender, and Political Dissidence
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What's the Frequency, Joshua?
It was a dark, freezing night, and we sat in the subterranean theater of Greenwich Village's storied Cornelia Street Café waiting for Joshua Fried to perform his Radio Wonderland—the final act of an evening of new music in the "Serial … Read More
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The Game is the ultimate artform.
Every time a person sits down to play solitaire, a new universe is created.
Let's pretend for a moment we have free agency, as if our decisions weren't entirely subject to our genetic and experiential memory. Just for fun!
So, in this scenario, we are still subject to two things. One, our motives. Two, the rest of the universe. No big deal.
My wife, Mai, has on occasion informed me that I have no self-control. Nonsense! I, myself, want to eat cookies, thus, I eat said cookies, hence, self-control. But of course she means I lack discipline. In reality though, I simply just have different motives.
Let's play a singleplayer version of the same game to drive home the point: I want to learn Chinese. Really, I do. I will it to be done! But, I don't do it. Why not? Insufficient motivation.
A strong motive is one that is infused with high emotional energy; passion. Passion is like high-octane fuel, designed only for a specific task, like drawing or making sushi. The dilemma is we have limited control over which things in life we are passionate about.
My question tonight is: how limited? I think we could pick any topic and increase our interest in it by a certain variable ratio. By doing so, we make energy expenditure more efficient, even if we never reach the height of passion towards it. But those are only modifiers. Our innate interest is beyond our control.
Take baseball. I know what baseball is — I played it for years. I'm not fond of it, watching nor playing. But if I tried, I presume I could really get into it. I'd latch on to certain aspects of the thousands that innately spark my interest, like stats, the memories of baseball concession snacks, and the random reward schedule of gaming. The energy would flow in, but the octane would be only moderate. Eventually I might lack the motivation to watch the whole game one day, my interest might begin to fade completely.
It's common sage advise to find something you love. Obvious, but key and hard. We are talking about a serious hunt. The scale from apathy to passion is 0 to infinity, and some fortunate people are in the billions. Those people, those who are fortunate enough to have found something they are absurdly passionate about, they have won. I don't need to know a single detail about their life beyond that — they have won.
Pictures grab onto moments and bring them forward with us. And then, they give us a glimpse into memories we never got to form for ourselves.
What we once painted, we now shoot, and what was once a camera, is now a phone. But yet painting is no retired art today, nor are SLRs and point-and-shoots off the shelves just yet.
The question that interests me most is where are we headed. Will young couples hire a photographer at their wedding still in 10 years? Will it be a videographer instead? Will the videographer setup a half dozen mounted cameras, each taking terabytes of incredibly focused shots at a dozen frames per second from all important angles throughout the event? Perhaps the professional will take only two shots, one of the groom and one of the bride, then release a few cameras into the air to silently orbit about, taking photos of the humanoids as they prepare, wed, and party throughout the evening, careful to avoid each other as they exchange shots, returning to recharge as needed. Perhaps no professional will be hired. Perhaps instead the invitees will subscribe to an event channel on whatever software of whatever device and then take photos freely, allowing the whole group to amass tens of thousands of photos, chronological, and geolocated by the inch. Or, perhaps weddings will just be reduced to a change of status on whatever social media platform future generations flock to while the world's senior citizens finalize their Facebook timelines.
Fishing (Taken with Instagram)
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Company Culture
Culture has wide-spread implications that have a significant delayed effect on design creativity, product quality, customer satisfaction, sales, hiring, and employee retention. Nothing is more fundamental than culture.
Here's a look at what some renowned companies do to improve their company culture.
Red Frog Events via Joe Reynolds, Founder
- Unlimited vacation days (On average, employees take 2-4 weeks)
- $100 per month office decor budget per employee
- $1,000 per year training allowance
- Sabbatical every 5 years; travel world for 1 month
- Work from home once per week
- Match up to $1,000 in charitable contributions per year
- Birthday massage
- Free red bull, beer, soda, fruit snacks
Office Amenities
- Creative office design (Photo)
- Rock wall
- Lego table
- Tree house
- Arcade machine
Addition Info
- 75 total employees (69 new hires in last 18 months)
- 2,000 resumes a month (1 out of 150 applicants hired)
Core Values
- We live with passion.
- We innovate and create.
- We love to laugh and learn.
- We're team players to the core.
- We have contagious energy.
- We're industry leaders.
- We have big hearts
- We're open-minded.
- We give seriously good high-fives.
- We continue to grow as people.
Zappos via Tony Hsieh, CEO
Culture & Customer Support
- Sold first company, LinkExchange, to Microsoft for $265 million because the company culture drained from the company and became beyond repair after they hit approximately 100 employees.
- Started fresh with Zappos and became evangelical about fostering an impecable culture.
- Customer support is marketing.
- Customer support phone number proudly displayed at top of every page on website.
- Despite being famous for their extremely high level of customer service, their #1 priority is company culture
- Once a year all employees write about what the company culture means to them. Compiled into a Culture Book. Completely unedited. Organized by department. I ordered one. (Video and Order Form: http://www.zapposinsights.com/main/culture-book/)
- Make customer service the entire company, not just a department.
- Apply research from the science of happiness to running a business.
- In modern times, with the transparency of the Internet, company culture and company brand are two sides to the same coin.
- Strives to always overshoot customer expectations. For example: Randomly upgrades orders to overnight shipping
- Tour of office: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIJWv1sFNjA
- First stage of interview is standard with the hiring manager and his/her team interviewing for technical, experience, skills
- Second stage of interview is conducted by HR department for culture fit
- All employees are sent to HQ in Las Vegas for 4-weeks of training
- Training goes over company history, importance of company culture, and 2-weeks of answering customer support phone calls, regardless if new hire is a lawyer, accountant, etc.
- At end of training, Zappos offers $2,000 to quit. 2% accept this offer.
Additional Info
- Zappos has over 1,500 employees and has 1 billion in revenue
Core Values
- Deliver WOW through service
- Embrace and drive change
- Create fun and a little weirdness
- Be adventurous, creative, and open-minded
- Pursue growth and learning
- Build open and honest relationships with communication
- Build a positive team and a family spirit
- Do more with less
- Be passionate and determined
- Be humble
Google via Eric Schmidt
- Extremely important to control who you let in your company.
- Google 'moves forward' without central management.
- Eric tries to cause controversy in meetings. Discord + deadline and strive for consensus.
- Allocation principal: 70% core business, 20% adjacent business, 10% others.
- Do not let managers hire their friends. Have a recruiting team, a 'hiring committee'.
- Don't interview one person more than 5 times.
- Steve convenes a secret 'top 100' meeting each year. Anyone that he would take if the company were to be recreated from scratch.
- Every project has a "DRI" (Directly responsible individual).
- Steve determines pricing, food in cafeteria, design of shuttle buses, staircase design in Apple Store, etc.
- Steve has created an Apple University, brought professors in to create case studies on how the company operates currently so that when he leaves, things can be preserved.
There is no more graceful thing,
Than the triumph of a chicken wing.
Crisp and tepid dost dare fly—
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Allen Iverson officially retired from the NBA on opening night, and he joined Tracy McGrady, Jason Kidd, and Grant Hill as retirees to start the season. Iverson was a polarizing figure during his time in the NBA, and his legacy is debated to this day. He talked to SLAM about his career, and LeBron:
Did you hear LeBron called you pound-for-pound the greatest player ever?
AI: Yeah.
How'd that make you feel?
AI: I mean, it made me feel good, because I know how great he is. But that's my little man. I know he feels like that. He's my little man. For him to say that, he didn't have to say that for me to know it and acknowledge or whatever, just like he knows that I know that he's the best playing the game. It was great, I think, for him to say that and for people in the world to acknowledge it and respect it, because it came from him. I love him for that.
Is that a part of your legacy that you're really proud of, as a smaller guy who fought a lot of tough battles?
AI: Yeah. You know how it go. See, the questions that you're asking me, you know the answers to already, especially if you're any type of basketball dude. All us dudes who know basketball, we all believe in the same thing. At the end of the day, all of us know what time it is. All of us know that it's Michael Jordan, and then Kobe came along, and Kobe is like Mike and he plays like him. All of us know that we can debate whether it's Mike or LeBron and nobody else is in that conversation—all of us know that, man. All of us know it. All you gotta know is it's basketball. It's easy, man.
Allen Iverson is certainly the best player under 6 feet to ever play in the NBA. He was a great scorer, but his ability to constantly play winning basketball was always in question. There's a reason he never found a team after 2010. He is no doubt a hall of famer, and here's hoping that he comes on as an analyst somewhere.


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Animation and Anime
Our first look at THE FANTASTIC MR FOX via Wes Anderson!!!
Hey folks, Harry here with the coolest thing I've seen in my email box today thanks to FilmsActu.Com! For quite some time we've been hearing that Wes Anderson (genius) - has been working on an adaptation of Roald Dahl's FANTASTIC MR FOX in stopmotion animation. And we know that this film is coming November 13th from Fox Searchlight with a voice cast that includes Bill Murray, George Clooney, Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox, Garth Jennings, Anjelica Huston, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Michael Gambon, Meryl Streep and Roman Coppola. And folks - this is what it looks like... click to make huger...
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July 17, 2009, 12:02 a.m. CST
by chrisdosmil
July 17, 2009, 12:02 a.m. CST
Garth Jennings?
by Ogmios_the_Eloquent
July 17, 2009, 12:04 a.m. CST
thought he was a director...
by Ogmios_the_Eloquent
July 17, 2009, 12:16 a.m. CST
What the hell's the Fantastic Mr. Fox?
by axel fff
Can't really tell much about this from stills. Need to see these things in action to know if this worth getting excited about.
July 17, 2009, 12:18 a.m. CST
by LUZER
My first thought was the CGI in the first picture looked OK, but not great...then read it was stop-motion. I think we've hit the point of being a bit over-critical.
July 17, 2009, 12:18 a.m. CST
That's stop motion work?
by Gwai Lo
Looks like CG
July 17, 2009, 12:24 a.m. CST
Porn knock off - The Fantastic Mr. Cox
by JuanSanchez
Ron Jeremy can play a badger or something.
July 17, 2009, 12:24 a.m. CST
The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
by otm shank
The story of Tom Rothman?
 (Ducks to avoid random items thrown in my direction.)
July 17, 2009, 12:26 a.m. CST
The furries are gonna go nuts
by FeralAngel
Furry anthro FOXES wearing clothes!!! That's porn for furries. As a non-furry all I can say is: Meh. Read the "Fantastic Mr. Fox" book to my little sister once, found it rather dull. Hard to believe anyone could think it'd make a good full-length film. Doubt I'll see it. Might be good for the kiddies, though...
July 17, 2009, 12:27 a.m. CST
by Banzai Rootskibango
Wes Anderson is one of the most amazing directors working these days...incredible cast! Can't wait!
July 17, 2009, 12:32 a.m. CST
Good to see Roald Dahl getting some love again
by tolomey
That guy's books defined my childhood. The BFG was amazing, as was George's Marvellous Medicine (which caused me to get grounded for the summer holidays after attempting a marvellous medicine of my own, using my mum's perfume and other noxious chemicals).
 My favourite has to be Danny Champion Of The World. How's about hollywood gives that the big screen treatment it deserves?
July 17, 2009, 12:32 a.m. CST
by DigitalBeachWar
July 17, 2009, 12:32 a.m. CST
I'm in.
by Magnum Opus
At first I just wished Anderson was spending his time making another classic, but now I think maybe he is...
July 17, 2009, 12:34 a.m. CST
this will definitely be the FOXES COCKSES!
by jackknifed_juggernaut
well? it will.
July 17, 2009, 12:34 a.m. CST
Kurt Russell already did it ...
by GiveMeAnFinBreak
July 17, 2009, 12:35 a.m. CST
And that's some good looking stop motion
by GiveMeAnFinBreak
At first glance, I thought that shit was CGI. I'm glad to hear it isn't. Personally, I'm sick of that shit.
July 17, 2009, 12:38 a.m. CST
Where's the NEWS about Abrams Trek comic?
by scriptgirl_nipples
The amount of cum JJ spurted over you AICN guy's, you MUST be slipping not posting this news.
July 17, 2009, 12:41 a.m. CST
Hate to be an absolute shit, but........
by beastie
Does aintitcool.com actively avoid other movie news sites? I'm sincerely asking. Because, sometimes, like with this story, they're a week late. But other movie news sites have no problem siting AICN.
July 17, 2009, 12:41 a.m. CST
CITING. not siting. sorry.
by beastie
July 17, 2009, 12:45 a.m. CST
by smackfu
July 17, 2009, 12:56 a.m. CST
Poor American kids; no Roald Dahl for you.
by Sepulchrave
And we get EB White and Norton Juster and L Frank Baum and Shel Silverstein and the rest of your guys.
July 17, 2009, 12:58 a.m. CST
George's Marvellous Medicine
by Sepulchrave
or 'How to Poison Your Most Disliked Aged Relation'. They'll never adapt that, or there'll be copycats and lawsuits everywhere.
July 17, 2009, 1:01 a.m. CST
Candid Shot
by magsweeto
"Oh Hi! I didn't hear you come in. I was just admiring my picture of badgers."
July 17, 2009, 1:02 a.m. CST
We get Roald Dahl in the US.
by little_lebowski
It's just that most of the kids who grew up to be Talkbackers are barely literate.
July 17, 2009, 1:05 a.m. CST
My favorite book as a kid.
by CoursinLarry
I was dying to see ANYTHING from this movie. And, to be honest, it sorta gives me the creeps. I can't fucking wait.
July 17, 2009, 1:08 a.m. CST
Looks like fetish fuel
by BillEmic
for all you furries out there.
July 17, 2009, 1:09 a.m. CST
by Charlie & Tex
UK readers will probably feel the strangest urge to play online Bingo after looking at these images..
July 17, 2009, 1:13 a.m. CST
by itsjust_notcool_anymore_baby
Daniel Radcliffe found that he has pubes on his balls and has since announced the end of the Harry Potter series. Btw can't wait to see another WA flick even though TDL sucked.
July 17, 2009, 1:17 a.m. CST
Whatever, Wes Anderson gains 10,000,000 credibility
by smackfu
for not doing this in CGI
July 17, 2009, 1:20 a.m. CST
I thought the trailer was supposed to be
by Dingbatty
out by now? Anyhow, looking a little more furry than Quentin Blake, but will withhold judgment until seeing the trailer. The book is my fave of Dahl's juvenile fic.
July 17, 2009, 1:21 a.m. CST
Selick was originally supposed to work
by Dingbatty
on this, but he jumped ship for Coraline.
July 17, 2009, 1:23 a.m. CST
by zikade zarathos
I didn't even know this was finally coming out this year. This just jumped to the top of my dying to see list.
July 17, 2009, 1:24 a.m. CST
It's not CGI
by ThePilgrim
The models were made on a computer and printed out, all of the facial expressions were probably pain stakingly keyframed and printed as well. Same thing that was done in Coraline. The models perfect symmetry added to the transitions from expressions and speach looking so fluidly perfect is what causes people to think it's CGI. But technically it's not. Iron Mans costume was sculpted on a computer and rapid proto printed into the real world, same thing goes for the crystal skull. The new t600's the computer is being used to make lots of real world props. Using a computer to print up all of the heads and hands and such cuts down on time and givems them more swapable heads and hands and props then they could have made on their own. Jack in the The nightmare before had 800 switchable heads. Coraline has 10,000.
July 17, 2009, 1:26 a.m. CST
by Logan_1973
I may be biased as I have loved everything Anderson has done thus far....but WOW. THIS is what I have been waiting for !
July 17, 2009, 1:45 a.m. CST
I'm sort of sick of Wes Anderson.
by veebeeyes
Bottle Rocket was Decent, Tenenbaums and Rushmore were great, but Life Aquatic and Darjeeling sucked.
July 17, 2009, 1:48 a.m. CST
You take that back, what you said about Team Zissou
by ThePilgrim
You take it back, veebeeys..
July 17, 2009, 1:56 a.m. CST
A day before my Birthday, sweet!
by Orionsangels
July 17, 2009, 1:59 a.m. CST
They need to remake MATILDA.........
by GibsonUSA Returns
The Danny DeVito movie was fun to watch...but there's still so much potential there.

 I dare a filmmaker to make a less kiddie Matilda...PG or PG-13 even. One that is VERY true to the book.
July 17, 2009, 2:03 a.m. CST
by benito
That's the news I really wanna hear.
July 17, 2009, 2:05 a.m. CST
A Tim Burton, PG-13 MATILDA would be awesome.
by GibsonUSA Returns
A book that actually has some strong themes.
July 17, 2009, 2:06 a.m. CST
Of all of Anderson's films
by Toilet_Terror
the one I keep thinking about is The Life Aquatic. I don't necessarily think it's his best film, but I can't remember a time when I found myself idly thinking about Tenenbaums or Rushmore.
July 17, 2009, 2:09 a.m. CST
Who gives a shit
by Doitnowimhere
about this stupid foxy shit. Ha
July 17, 2009, 2:16 a.m. CST
Rik Mayall doing GEORGE'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
by palimpsest
July 17, 2009, 2:16 a.m. CST
I had no idea he was doing this
by MorganLeafy
but I'm glad he is. Wes Anderson = one of the few real talents in Hollywood at the moment. This Roald Dahl character I've never heard of before but I'm sure he's a capable writer as well.
July 17, 2009, 2:45 a.m. CST
Looks perfect.
by TELF
Loved that book so much. Hope they do the bit where they all get shit-faced on cider.
July 17, 2009, 2:45 a.m. CST
Weird that AICN never mentioned this before.
by Dingbatty
I've mentioned it in threads a few times, to obliviousness.
July 17, 2009, 2:57 a.m. CST
I dunno...Mr. Fox looks a little too "normal"
by GibsonUSA Returns
Too conventional?
 Look at the book illustrations...he's all...how do I put it?...wirey...like classic Daffy Duck or something.

 I kinda expected that Looney Tunes-esque rubber-bandy feel to the character animation. Like when classic Daffy goes nuts.

 I expected the evil farmers too look the same way...all dispropotioned and stuff...
July 17, 2009, 2:58 a.m. CST
Looks good but still, its a 20th Century Fox film...
by Gabba-UK
So fuck it, boycotting it out of principle.
July 17, 2009, 3:03 a.m. CST
Danny -
by Abhimanyu
was made into a Jeremy Irons movie, if I remember correctly. And as much as I liked the Witches and Matilda, I don't think the madcap/ justice combination of Roald Dahl has been correctly done 100% yet. The best was James and the Giant Peach, but only the animated part of it, bringing it back to "real life" really messed up the tone...
July 17, 2009, 3:06 a.m. CST
That doesn't look very Stop Motion... Looks very CGI to me
by D.Vader
Which is very, very weird.
July 17, 2009, 3:07 a.m. CST
I had no interest in seeing The Darjeeling Limited
by D.Vader
I don't enjoy watching a filmmaker repeat himself, excuse me, or RIP himself off.
 Here's a great example of someone that needs to grow as a filmmaker. I hope this is his first step.
July 17, 2009, 3:15 a.m. CST
Gutted -- those fox puppets look shit.
by ODM
Thought they'd look more worn and "classier"... they look too cheesy.
July 17, 2009, 3:15 a.m. CST
It ain't CGI
by Traintrack1
Someone I know was involved in making the models. I think the storys been changed a bit as well - I believe there may well be a possum involved. Something like that anyway.
July 17, 2009, 3:16 a.m. CST
This looks nothing like the Fantastic Four I grew up with
by mediamole
July 17, 2009, 3:43 a.m. CST
Tolomey - Danny Champion of the World
by smirker
Awesome Roald Dahl Book, already given the (small) screen treatment... excellent though http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097152/
July 17, 2009, 3:45 a.m. CST
To all the people who think this looks CG
by smirker
Are you blind? Seriously.
July 17, 2009, 4:19 a.m. CST
ThePilgrim - nicely done
by LightninBolt
Quick wit. This should be great. the story is slight but solid, short stories often make the best movies. This will be way more appealing than Coraline. Ghostbusters 3 would be a great job for Wes, well great for us, crap for Wes.
July 17, 2009, 4:23 a.m. CST
Stopmotion is UGLY
by estacado1
We have cg now. It can do things faster and prettier. Stopmotion just looks ugly and jerky. I just can't continue watching a stopmotion movie knowing what could be achieved with cg. I would be more enthusiastic about watching Coraline, or this Fox movie if it were made with cg, or even hand drawn 2d animation, rather that stopmotion. It is just THAT ugly.
July 17, 2009, 4:29 a.m. CST
Thats fucking weird
by barnaby jones
its that kind of shit that keeps me awake at night !
July 17, 2009, 4:33 a.m. CST
CG is soulless. Stop motion is artful labor.
by Dingbatty
July 17, 2009, 4:43 a.m. CST
Pretty bold, using fur on the miniatures,
by Dingbatty
because of the "boiling," though Selick says that boiling is considered beautiful in stop motion.
July 17, 2009, 4:56 a.m. CST
Saw a preview screening of this a few months ago
by 11dayempire
It was fucking brilliant.
July 17, 2009, 4:59 a.m. CST
by EDGARWRIGHTS_PROLAPSEDANUS
Where's the fucking trailer? Also why was Blanchett dropped?
July 17, 2009, 5:01 a.m. CST
by EDGARWRIGHTS_PROLAPSEDANUS
... did voice work on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He played one of the mice.
July 17, 2009, 5:51 a.m. CST
by benito
July 17, 2009, 5:56 a.m. CST
love the book, love stop-motion
by Muki
this is going to great!
July 17, 2009, 6 a.m. CST
Stop-motion is ugly?
by Toilet_Terror
You'd rather everything was CGI?
How about this: fuck right off. Fuck right off the planet.
July 17, 2009, 6:03 a.m. CST
His first movie was his best
by Laserhead
And they've gone steadily downhill since.
July 17, 2009, 6:08 a.m. CST
Can't wait to see the three bastard farmers..
by Jugs
..loved, loved, loved this book as a child.
July 17, 2009, 6:16 a.m. CST
Best Animated Feature is going to be mighty interesting!
by Mr. Pricklepants
This is one of those years where 3 nominees won't be enough. Hopefully, there will be 5 nominees this year.
July 17, 2009, 6:21 a.m. CST
Wes Anderson needs to make the sequel to 12 Rounds
by Stuntcock Mike
Until then, I'll pass.
July 17, 2009, 6:45 a.m. CST
Because Im too lazy to Google it
by JackRabbitSlim
What was the Roald Dahl story about the guy who could see through cards?
 And, yes, I'm aware my nick's namesake ripped Mr Dahl for his Four Rooms bit. Good artists copy and all that - and too bad Q couldn't put the kicker in with the gf who appears at the end, missing most of her phlanges.
July 17, 2009, 6:46 a.m. CST
Genius my ass
by caruso_stalker217
July 17, 2009, 6:48 a.m. CST
Wow, stop-motion has come a long way
by bah
That almost looks CGI-realistic.
July 17, 2009, 6:50 a.m. CST
We've got him, Sepulchrave
by bah
I admit I don't know some of the titles mentioned. But the Wonka books of course, the BFG, Mr Fox, Danny, Giant Peach, those are all staples here (or were twenty years ago at least. I still see them prominently displayed in book stores).
July 17, 2009, 6:56 a.m. CST
Vive le stop motion!
by Flyingcircus
Sweet! CGI can suck it and suck it hard. All of you who are saying CGI is soulless are spot on and get a big gold star for the day.
July 17, 2009, 7:19 a.m. CST
by standundermyumbrella
Its a FOX movie, NOT FOX searchlight. I know that pains you, but still ,get your facts straight
July 17, 2009, 7:37 a.m. CST
fuck any motherfucker that hates on Life Aquatic
by future help
that movie is as cool as the Big Lebowski and Jackie Brown (in the same way that it just gets better and better with each viewing)Anderson is in the top 5 American directors working today.
July 17, 2009, 7:40 a.m. CST
This is the best talkback for ages
by LightninBolt
11dayempire can you elaborate?
July 17, 2009, 7:58 a.m. CST
Looks like those creepy adverts for Foxy Bingo
by KEVIN_COSTNERS_RECYCLED_PISS
You know what I'm talking about.
July 17, 2009, 7:59 a.m. CST
The Royal Tenenbaums is one of the all time greats.
by iwasredempted
Gene Hackman was brilliant in it. it is one of the movies i can just watch over and over again. Silence of the Lambs and Shawshank Redemption are other moives i can just watch over and over again. No wasted frame of film. Tight movies.
July 17, 2009, 8 a.m. CST
forgot to mention Unforgiven as one of the movies i can put on a
by iwasredempted
July 17, 2009, 8:01 a.m. CST
by iwasredempted
July 17, 2009, 8:09 a.m. CST
by DirkD13"
I remember watching that on Jackanory back in the 80s, and being absolutely mesmerised by the mentalism of Rik Mayall. Thanks for the link.
July 17, 2009, 8:09 a.m. CST
by Series7
July 17, 2009, 8:11 a.m. CST
Ahhhh I thought this sounded fishy
by Series7
Bill Murray doing voice work again...and this looks surprisingly like Garfield? Luckily Murray has been the best part for most of Wes' film (including being the only good part about the Darjdingaling thing).
July 17, 2009, 8:26 a.m. CST
hey 11dayempire
by FailureAtTheCave
Did the screening you saw still contain narration by Jarvis Cocker? And if so, I hope you're not one of the idiots who "reacted poorly to his Sheffield accent", and caused his bit to get cut from the film... http://showhype.com/story/jarvis_cocker_co_writes_song_with_wes_anderson_for/
July 17, 2009, 8:34 a.m. CST
Love Anderson, love Dahl, love foxes, love stop motion
by WT
Bingbingbing, that's pretty much my checklist. Coraline showed us the potential of how far you can go with stop motion. I have to say I enjoyed Burton's version of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, esp. Depp ("The best kind of prize is a SURprise!")
July 17, 2009, 8:40 a.m. CST
I'll take that as a recommendation, Subtitles Off
by D.Vader
I don't know many people that actually saw it, but if you say you thought it represented growth as a filmmaker for Anderson, I'll check it out.
July 17, 2009, 8:46 a.m. CST
i'm going to find and destroy ANYONE who hates
by jackknifed_juggernaut
on the Life Aquatic. i don't know how yet... possibly with dynamite.
July 17, 2009, 9:10 a.m. CST
Oh good Lord
by Chesterfield Slacks
I believe, to be perfectly honest, and correct me if I am indeed in error, the lovely images of the aforementioned "Fox" characters, in which we can clearly see fine details therein, are, in fact, merely photographic stills of...ahem...puppets. Yes, I dare say that they are, indeed, puppets.
July 17, 2009, 9:13 a.m. CST
So, a Wes Anderson stop-motion animated film...
by Nasty In The Pasty
...shot with wide-angle lenses, with a "quirky" pop soundtrack and talented comedic actors acting too "cool" to deliver any punchlines?

Still, even though Anderson movies aren't my cup of tea (he's clearly a talented filmmaker, but I just don't "get" his movies, and believe me, I've tried), it's still pretty goddamn awesome that we're getting so many stop-motion animated features this year (Coraline was brilliant).
July 17, 2009, 9:15 a.m. CST
not made on computer
by matildasmum
thePilgrim - I'm sorry to tell you that these puppets were not modeled on a computer, they were sculpted by hand. Not like Coraline, more like The Corpse Bride.
July 17, 2009, 9:42 a.m. CST
by Logan_1973
I concur. LIFE rules.
July 17, 2009, 9:56 a.m. CST
by Olsen Twins_Fan
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar - fucking awesome! Never read Mr. Fox, but I like the look of those stills.
July 17, 2009, 10:01 a.m. CST
Henry Sugar is much under-rated
by WT
Not so well known and not sure if you could stretch it to feature length, but I reckon someone could have fun with it.
July 17, 2009, 10:03 a.m. CST
by benito
I agree and your name is awesome. An airbag saved my life.
July 17, 2009, 10:10 a.m. CST
Correction: first looks CG....
by bah
Second looks like a shitty animatronic at a second-rate Chuck-E-Cheez knockoff.
July 17, 2009, 10:43 a.m. CST
hey benito you're right...
by iwasredempted
good radiohead reference. fantastic album.
July 17, 2009, 11:22 a.m. CST
One of my favorite Dahl books
by Boneyard
Can't wait to see the three farmers/hunters. Will they be real actors or charactures? Is this film all digital? With Andersen in charge, I have great hopes - although I was disappointed by both James & the Giant Peach and the re-make of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. And when in God's name is someone going to make "Willy Wonka and the Glass Elevator"? That book is like "Aliens" for kids! I need to see me a digital Vermicious Knid!
July 17, 2009, 11:26 a.m. CST
I love the book
by photoboy
I also have a great audiobook of it being read by Roald Dahl himself. I can't wait to see what Boggis and Baggs and Bean (one fat, one short, one mean) look like in stop-motion!
July 17, 2009, 11:31 a.m. CST
much appreciated.
by jackknifed_juggernaut
anyone who's a fan of both The Life Aquatic AND Radiohead is cool in my book.
July 17, 2009, noon CST
It's not CG
by Shaner Jedi
it's stop motion being done over in England by many of the same folks who did The Corpse Bride and even some animators from Coraline.
July 17, 2009, 12:13 p.m. CST
They DID make a more mature MATILDA...
by DeanCubed
It was called "CARRIE"
July 17, 2009, 12:56 p.m. CST
That first fox kinda looks like Adrien Brody at an angle...
by MrMysteryGuest
the fox in the pajamas kinda sorta looks like Owen Wilson.
July 17, 2009, 1:09 p.m. CST
Nice to hear this.
by Mel Garga
I personally enjoy the heck out of Wes' films. What do you think Mr. Littlejeans?
July 17, 2009, 1:53 p.m. CST
Matilda was brilliant
by WT
Danny DeVito got to the heart of the book and Pam Ferris is one scaryass Trunchbull. In my opinion, Wes Anderson is a distinct director with a personal style. I think it's art. Now just because I think doesn't mean everyone will like it. Like art, we all have our preferences and thoughts on what they do/do not mean. But like I said before, this seems like a lovely combination of things I love.
July 17, 2009, 2:41 p.m. CST
Is Mr. Littlejeans the name of your cock?
by GetEveryone
Really like the look of the first picture, the second one looks off though. Something about the Fox's face. Hopefully its just an unfortunate shot. Regardless, I quite like most of Anderson's output, so I'm looking forward to this.
July 17, 2009, 3:21 p.m. CST
Its no Team America
by Series7
What the fuck happened to Matt and Trey? Are they just enjoying their money now? The last good thing they did was imagination land. The last season or so of South Park blew. And Kenny Vs. Spenny sucked.
July 17, 2009, 4 p.m. CST
The Darjeeling Limited...
by itsjust_notcool_anymore_baby
was a HUGE letdown for me. I hope this won't be.
July 17, 2009, 5:12 p.m. CST
Come on, people--MR FOX = Brian Austin Green!!!
by YackBacker
Do I ahve to make all the terrible jokes 'round here?
July 17, 2009, 6:36 p.m. CST
But Yack, there's nothing "fantastic" about that "Mr. Fox"
by finky089
In fact, I don't think he's technically even "Mr. Fox" anymore.
July 17, 2009, 8:29 p.m. CST
Horrible creepy-cute eyes...
by Disco_sucks
...and yes, I know they're foxes. But it still looks wrong.
July 17, 2009, 10:15 p.m. CST
by ChaunceyGardiner
GetEveryone, I had a similar reaction to the second still. In comparison to the first shot, with all its similitude to life (if in real life there were polo wearing foxes in well-read dens turning to address the camera with anything other than a snarl, or to run the hell away - but I'm not dissing foxes, the foxes in "Grizzly Man" were great, they get an A+), the second shot looks a little lifeless. Here's, I think, a key to the difference: look at the eyes of Mr. Fox ("LOOK DEEPLY INTO THEM!" - said in stereotypically unsettling Eastern-European accent), there's like a key light shining right in his eyeball in that second shot. It sort of flattens out any potential depth, somewhat ruining the illusion of this talking fox (in really swell pajamas). BUT! there is an upside, potentially... another big difference in the two shots is the difference in tone and what each is trying to capture. The first shot one is capturing motion, which, considering that this is a doll with tiny clothes and tiny expressions tailored by big clumsy human hands inside a tiny room with three walls or less, it comes off terrifically. I mean, look at all the posts here (and whether they are informed or not is far beside the point) - a good percentage of this board initially thought that these images, especially NUMERO ONE, were CGI. I mean, wow. And so that brings us to our disputed shot. It is contemplative, a pinnacle moment in the film, not light hearted AT ALL. It is the potrait of the starving Fox family cowering in a burrowed hole (with a fellow mamalian friend! We were told that one of the story expansions was the inclusion of the Fox family's fellow tenants of the hill the farmers destroy in order to get at Mr. Fox. These innocent bystanders, these civilian casualities will come to Mr. Fox for advice, for quick-witted escape, and possibly they come to denounce him, for retribution). This screen capture comes at a much more emotional, and harrowing, moment in the film. And if you look at all the other characters, they are all expressing differing, very personal emotions, unique to each character as they face this uncertainty together, and individually - the shit is hitting the fan, "Is Dad going to save us?" And this comes off. Hot-Dammit! does it ever! I mean, really, I can't believe how emotive Anderson and his team have made these wonderful creations. What I think what we are seeing in Mr. Fox is emotion: the terror of realizing your family is in danger and the heartbreaking realization that you have no clue how to get them out of this, the fear of failing. That's what we are seeing. And quite possibly, could that key light be a tear? The most despair this lightning starter has ever seen - and his family is there to see it. If you haven't noticed it by now, Wes Anderson is one the great chroniclers of the family unit. He captures the dynamics in a way few can even claim they attempted (his portrayl of the Whitman brotehrs in "the Darjeeling Limited" is one of his greatest accomplishments in a very unique career, one that helped me see my friends differently, how I've coped with them in lieu of my own male siblings, my lack thereof, how I've always envied those with brothers, their safety net). HOLY SHIT GUYS! We are seeing Anderson's themes already and all we've got is two, albeit beautiful, screen shots! That's an auteur. That's somebody finding a rhythm that only they can explore, in thier own wonderfully idiosyncratic way. "Bottle Rocket, "Rushmore," "The Royal Tennenbaums," "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," "The Darjeeling Limited," "The Fantastic Mr. Fox." Wow guys, how lucky we are to get to be here for this. It's the simple pleasures - like watching a guy on a roll do the tightrope act, balance plates and bowling balls, somebody throws a hat up to join the collection growing on the top of his nose, making us feel like part of the act, we hold our breath. Great stuff. One of film's great highwire acts this guy. In Conclusion: one is a great production still, the other one is all that we are missing (and we are already blessed to have what we have of Anderson's films - plus, Owen Wilson's best and most heartfelt performances, as only a friend can bring out in another, a intergral part of one the other's career and style). I could go on like this for at least a day. Really.
July 17, 2009, 10:18 p.m. CST
OH, about Jarvis Cocker...
by ChaunceyGardiner
He is a voice, and is contributing three or four songs (and I think that they were written specifically for the film).
July 17, 2009, 10:42 p.m. CST
Hey Subtitles_Off
by ChaunceyGardiner
You ever see the version of "the Wind in the Willows" (also known as "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride") with most of the Monty Python troupe? Terry Jones directed it, too. Stephen Fry and Steve Coogan are in it, too. And it was made by Disney. Wow. But really, it is a strange little oddity, and pretty amazing that it was made, and even more amazing that it is as much fun as it is - I mean, Terry Jones is painted green and has a weird bloated body. A madcap tone (may not please a purist of the original stories) that is truly childish. Monty Python's got a knack with children's stuff though - my first exposure to them was even before I saw "The Wind in the Willows" (somewhere around '96 - I must have been about 15 but dadgummit if remembering it I felt like such a kid, delighted and red rolling with laughter). That exposure came in the form of "Transformers: The Movie." Yeah baby, the animated movie with Orson Welles voicing a planet devourer. Oh yeah. And right there in the middle was Eric Idle as one of the most interesting characters in the movie as an inhabitant of the Siberia-like trashdump planet where the characters are exiled to after the loss of their leader, OPTIMUS PRIME. Yes, this is how we will remember "the Transformers." Never really had money for the toys, but man, I had that movie (one of those free summer movies for kids - and was I ever enthralled. Plus, "SHIT!").
July 18, 2009, 12:18 a.m. CST
Looks like royal tennenbaums with foxes
by bottombrick
Its cool that they aren't CGI though, fuck some CGI.
July 18, 2009, 2:42 a.m. CST
The Further Adventures Of Foxy Bingo
by penhapus
(which is a TV advert in the UK)
July 18, 2009, 3:35 a.m. CST
It looks like an ad for Foxy Bingo!
by RICHARD_GERE_RAPED_MY_GERBIL
How come nobody else mentioned this?
Oh wait. Five others already did.
July 18, 2009, 5:14 a.m. CST
Crimeny,Jarvis as well!!!
by WT
Different Class was one of the best £3 I ever spent.
July 18, 2009, 6:24 a.m. CST
Henry Sugar
by celebritydave
was bloody great. must have read that a dozen times as a kid. "Boy" was also great. i like how his wife is whoring out all his books now hes dead.
July 19, 2009, 5:25 p.m. CST
What's with the sans-a-belt slacks?
by FlipTheFrog
July 22, 2009, 8:53 a.m. CST
Yeah, the screening I saw still had Jarvis Cocker narration.
by 11dayempire
It was about 60-75% complete; lots of armatures still in shot that hadn't been CGI'd out, a few sequences in storyboard/animatic form only. Flowed very nicely - the big debate among idiot moviegoers seemed to be whether the use of the phrase "Cuss it" was confusing or not. Personally, I think it was perfect as it was.
July 31, 2009, 10:01 a.m. CST
Looks like CGI
by brodiebruce_405
Really, what was the point of doing stop-motion and making it look like CGI?
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