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SONIC REDUCER How to reconcile an ultra-catchy, hooligan-cozy chorus like "These girls fall like dominos!" with the unpretentious, Dennis Cooper-idolizing music lover who dreamed it up — namely Milo Cordell of the rosily buzzing U.K. outfit the Big Pink?Read more »
Rain, rain go away -- and gird your damp loins for more music than we could fit into print.
Holly MirandaThe Detroit-bred singer-songwriter sleeps on fire, walks on water, judging from the angelic Magician's Private Library (XL), produced by her pal Dave Sitek. With Foxtail Somersault and Tortured Genies. Tues/9, 9:30 p.m., $10. Cafe du Nord, 2170 Market, SF. (415) 861-5016.
Black Rebel Motorcycle ClubThe Bay Area-born band hones a rawer, more rustic sound with a new drummer, Leah Shapiro, and new long-player, Beat the Devil's Tattoo (Abstract Dragon/Vagrant). With the Whigs (and Cellar Doors Wed/10). Tues/9, 8 p.m., Wed/10, 7:30 p.m., $30. Slim's, 333 11th St., SF. (415) 522-0333. Wed/10, 6 p.m., free. Amoeba Music, 1855 Haight, SF. (415) 831-1200.
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Don't confuse this Brit with Britney. Plus: Midlake and Barn Owl and Daniel Higgs
SONIC REDUCER "Move while you're watching me / Dance with the enemy here is my remedy!"
Though the production is vaguely "Toxic," don't confuse this Brit with Britney. Little Boots, a.k.a. Victoria Hesketh, may be a dulcet, highly infectious dead-ringer for Britney Spears sporting a sweeter voice and 'tude, judging from her lyrical preoccupations and her popular homemade YouTube snippets showing the Boots covering Kid Cudi or Cyndi Lauper.
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France's Oscar-nominated A Prophet charts a mobster's rise
FILM Filmmaker Jacques Audiard has described his new film, A Prophet, as "the anti-Scarface." Yet why do this gripping, gritty feat of moviemaking — tutored though not neutered by the schools of grim social realism and grimy magical realism — that disservice? Why deny this heartfelt yet tough-minded entry into the prisonsploitation ranks of Cool Hand Luke (1967), Papillon (1973), and HBO's Oz?Read more »
Oh, Commis, why couldn't you have been holding down your current patch of Piedmont Avenue when I was spending much of my time in a teensy one-bedroom nearby? Then I could have swung by and experienced your wonderful food on a regular basis, that much sooner.
Here in this spare, elegant, moderne space, you get a three-course prix fixe, period -- but what an often fabulous fix to be in. On a recent evening, I got to sample the dishes that earned Oakland native chef James Syhabout -- a veteran of renowned molecular gastro epicenters El Bulli, the Fat Duck, and Mugaritz, as well as Coi and Manresa -- a Michelin star. It's the only one in the East Bay apart from Chez Panisse's -- and you can see, and taste, why the inspector was seduced. Read more »
Spare but touching, playful yet perched oh-so-formally on chairs with music and notes on hand, accomplished and unafraid of the occasional sour or dissonant note. Yep, that's the Magnetic Fields.
The ensemble had the sold-out mob in their precious paws on Feb. 27 at Fox Theater -- from opener "Lindy-Lou," off the 6th's Hyacinths and Thistles to "Falling in Love with the Wolfboy" to a haunting version of "Acoustic Guitar." "Yes," yowled one fan when the group announced "I Don't Want to Get Over You." Even the group's "B" set (the "A" set list will be performed at the March 1 Herbst show) was, as Claudia Gonson put it, teeming with "awesomeness."
The combo could do no wrong -- magnetism worked in its favor, though you got the impression that the band was still working out the kinks, still psychically at the start of their tour. They were a bit casual, a bit messy -- Stephin Merritt sticking to ukulele and Gonson pointing up helpfully when she'd try and miss that exact right high note. Read more »
More impressions of Noise Pop, comin' right up.
Blame it on a lingering head cold but I was bummed that I had to skulk off before Citay took the stage on Feb. 25 at Cafe du Nord. I got there just in time for Niblett, however: the Portland, Ore., performer was a solo powerhouse, conjuring estrogen-fueled might with a plaintive wail and some blissfully crunchy riffs for a packed house. At the risk of waxing rockist, I only wished it were even louder and harder. Read more »
Noise Pop -- the quality sounds and sonic surprises always amaze, no matter how few or many shows you catch.
I didn't get to gawk at as much as I'd like, considering I was suffering from a bad case of the sniffles. Still, Yoko Ono, live with the Plastic Ono Band on Feb. 23 at Fox Theater, was nothing to sniff at.
Deerhoof opened with a softer, more subdued set than usual. The Bay Area faves seemed a mite overwhelmed by the big room and opulent surroundings: drummer-founder Greg Saunier said as much as he pondered how "pretty" the venue is. Nevertheless the combo quickly gained steam and confidence, as Satomi Matsuzaki twirled, danced, and gestured on the side of the stage and the entire group switched instruments and uncharacteristically tackled a few covers (the Ramones' "Pinhead" and Canned Heat's "Going Up the Country," the latter dovetailing perfectly with Saunier's ethereal falsetto). I like my Deerhoof louder, in a more intimate venue, but the band was the perfect choice to prep the audience for Ono. Read more »
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Kudos go out for the NYC-Australian ApSci for not so much keeping it real but plenty surreal. The hip-hop-electro duo takes it further out on their second Quannum full-length -- and into a motor-mouthed, frantic future.
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As for the Lakers, considering what we know about them, they would've hounded every team in the league until locking down another superstar. For the first few years after, they would've been good – think mid-'90s Lakers with Van Exel, Eddie Jones and Cedric Ceballos – and probably exciting, too. But not even the most idiotic Laker fan would be abusing keyboards and online forums with LA LAKERZZ R GONNA BE DA CHAMPZZZZ! In fact, maybe they never hypnotize Memphis into giving them Pau Gasol, and instead end up with Marc Gasol (they had his rights at the time), who proceeds to become a celebrity in Los Angeles. Pau? If he didn't go crazy in Memphis, he probably gets traded to some middling team, and is forever known as the guy who went 0-12 in the playoffs as his team's No. 1 player. Ew. It's hard to turn down a Gasol brother, especially when they're free, but I bet without Kobe, the Lakers would've been thinking about someone bigger (err, better) than Pau Gasol and possible never look into it.
Andrew Bynum could've chased shots galore in Los Angeles. Phil Jackson probably throws up his hands in disgust, grabs his peace pipe and heads back out to the wilderness without passing Red Auerbach in career championships. The Celtics probably win two titles instead of one, which is bad news – Boston fans cheering about anything is bad news. Carmelo Anthony possibly leads the Nuggets to a championship in 2009 over Orlando, and then never feels the pull to go to New York. Everything could be different.
It would've been interesting to see if Dallas could put together a team capable of winning the 2011 NBA Finals. That Mavs team wasn't the strongest or the quickest, and they definitely weren't the most talented. They felt like a boxer in the eight round, knowing he's taken too many punches to let the thing go on any longer, and ushers up one final gust of energy. They took on Dirk's personality – never say die, do things awkwardly but efficiently and survive by coming together and believing rather than falling apart.
Bryant and Gasol were the perfect duo. Dirk would've fallen in line as the No. 2 as well, and would've gotten more wide open jumpers than at any other time in his life. But he was never an inside player. Would that matter? Maybe. But even though Dirk was a better player than the elder Gasol, I'm pretty sure Kobe (and the Lakers) are breathing a sigh of relief today that they never pulled the trigger.
And who knows, if Bryant ends up in Dallas, maybe Smush doesn't get run out of the NBA and five years later, Parker is starting at the point for the Suns and is still being continuously outrageously overrated in every 2K game. Actually, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library: Victoria Martino, Musical Milestones
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- Monday 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Violinist and art historian Victoria Martino is internationally recognized for her commitment to championing the neglected oeuvres of major composers and artists. Her extensive experience as a scholar and critic in the fields of music and art has led her to the unfortunate conclusion that most of her professional colleagues around the world tend to limit their expertise to a very narrow repertoire.
Victoria has been working tirelessly for the past two decades to redress this unnecessary imbalance by systematically focusing her performances and lectures on works by great composers and artists that have been overlooked for the simple reason that they have not been included in mainstream trends and fashions. In this spirit of restoration, she returns to the Athenaeum in April for a special lecture-concert series celebrating major anniversaries—birth (b) and/or death (d)—of some of history's most illustrious composers.
April 1: Renaissance (Titelouze, Dowland, Gesualdo, Scheidemann)
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Similan Islands
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In a nutshell
Out there, exotic, unspoilt, majestic -- these are all apt ways to describe the Similans. Whether you visit for a quick day trip or a month, the beauty of these nine tiny islands must be seen to be believed.
Some 50 km from the Thai western coast among open water in the Andaman Sea, the Similan islands are known far and wide to boast some of the most spectacular scenery and best snorkelling and diving of anywhere in Southeast Asia. With Malay roots, the word "similan" means "nine" in local Moken (sea gypsy) language after the nine tiny islands of the Similan archipelago. Along with magnificent underwater seascapes, the Similans boast some of the finest white sand, turquoise water beaches in Thailand, and even a few hiking trails and viewpoints.
Officially protected as part of Mu Koh Similan National Park, which also includes Ko Bon and Ko Tachai a little further afield, the Similans are pristine. In the air, rare birds such as sea eagles, kingfisher, and the endangered nicobar pigeon may be spotted. In the water, sea turtles, rays, moray eels and whale sharks are commonly seen along with a vibrant community of tropical fish. Though the Similans were impacted by the El Nino related coral bleaching of 2010, many of the reefs are now recovering even in shallow water, and the soft coral further below the surface remains as stunning as ever.
Sound good? It is, but there is one draw back — The Similans have become extremely popular and both the waters and beaches can at times feel like something of a theme park. With that said, the beauty of this place should be enough to put up with a few crowds, and although it's an expensive trip, we think these nine Andaman islands are still well worth it. If you cherish serene solitude, consider sticking around for a night or two as the scene quiets down after the day trip speedboat tours head back to the mainland in the afternoons.
Of the nine islands, it's only allowable to set foot on two — Ko Miang (# 4) near the centre of the chain, and Ko Similan (# 8), the largest of the islands towards the north. Both have small camping areas and there are bungalows available on Ko Miang. Each also have small restaurants, but there's little in the way of information centres for visitors.
While the bungalows are comfortable — some even have 24 hour electricity and air-con — restaurants serve notoriously bland food. For its overall visitor services, the national park is unfortunately lacking. They do at least run daily boats to some of the more popular snorkelling sites, though when we asked where exactly the boats on the day we visited were heading, the man at the information booth just scratched his head and replied, "I don't know". Perhaps this is one reason why the vast majority of visitors come on day-long tours from Khao Lak, or as part of a diving tour.
The western sides of nearly all islands have dreamy white sands beaches, and there are a few hiking trails to some outstanding viewpoints, including the famous Donald Duck rock on Similan island. Where there are no beaches you'll find wind-swept trees peppered into smooth, massive boulders that look to have been tossed here like the play-toys of infantile gods.
Snorkelling may be enjoyed both off the beaches and from boats led either by the national park or any of the numerous tour companies that lead excursions to the Similans. While there are at least 25 individual dive sites in the Similans, some of the highlights include East of Eden for its long swim through lined with colourful coral and marine life, Deep Six for its unparalleled range of deep boulders and archways where large fish and sharks are often spotted, and Anita's Reef, which sprawls over a large area and features reefs, boulders, and a Chinese fishing junk that sunk in 2002.
Ko Similan is a very remote locale, and although the national park is able to provide basic first aid, anything serious will require a lift by Thai Navy boat or a tour speedboat back to the mainland.
Cell phones typically work on islands # 4 and # 8, but internet is only available by way of painfully slow air cards, and only if you have your own or borrow one from another guest.
There are no roads, motorbikes, banks or ATMs, so bring enough cash for your stay. Tiny shops offer basic necessities in the accommodation zones from 7:00 to 20:30 daily. The restaurants, which do also serve beer, are open between 8:00 and 14:00 and again from 17:00 to 20:00. Coffee stands stay open throughout the day until around 17:00. If planning on hiking it's smart to bring some decent shoes as a few of the trails are steep and not suitable for flip flops.
In terms of accommodation, it's wise to book ahead, especially for the bungalows as they're often full. Ko Similan is one destination that requires you to rely on a tour company at some point, and it seems prudent if you want to stay overnight to let the tour company that's shuttling you to the islands know where you would like to stay. They can help arrange everything for you and pick you up at a pre-determined time for no extra charge.
No ferries or public speedboats run to and from the islands, only tour speedboats, so if wanting only to stay you're still forced to pay for at least a one day tour. Also bear in mind that the national park only operates between November 1 and May 1 each year and it's not possible to stay during off season.
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Our opinion is that while the Similans are worthy of an overnight or two, it could get dull here quick as the national park office is not too helpful, food is not too good, and the islands themselves are very small. If given the choice, we'd opt for a few days on Ko Surin. Of course, the Similans are not to be missed if you're a scuba-freak -- if diving you could spend a week on a live aboard and have plenty to keep you occupied. Though you'll probably have to wait in a queue to climb Donald Duck rock, the Similans are still worth a day trip thanks to the absolutely breathtaking beaches and reefs. Say hi to the sea turtles!
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Usually found exploring Bangkok's side streets or south Thailand's islands, David Luekens is an American freelance writer & photographer who finds everyday life in Asia to be extraordinary. You can follow his travails here.
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APC invites applications for a staff coordinator position for Global Information Society Watch (GISWatch), the premier information platform for civil society perspectives on the state of the Information Society on global, regional and national levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination of the GISWatch initiative.
The internet and corruption: Inhibitor or enabler to a fair society?
While hidden cameras can document and flag human rights abuses by authoritarian governments, these same videos can then be used to identify dissidents who are later detained and tortured, explains David Sasaki in his introduction to this year's Global Information Society Watch, which focuses on transparency and accountability online.
2012 GISWatch on "the internet and corruption" launched during the IGF
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APC and Hivos launch 2012 GISWatch on "the internet and corruption" during this year's IGF
On 7 November 2012, on the second day of the IGF, APC and Hivos will launch the 2012 edition of the Global Information Society Watch, which focuses on the internet and corruption. The launch will take place in Room 9 of the Baku Expo Centre, Baku, Azerbaijan, at 12:30 local time.
Trends and action steps on internet rights: GISWatch special edition 2
This second special edition is a follow-up to the 2011 Global Information Society Watch publication. It specifically maps themes and trends that emerged in the 2011 edition, and also follows up on the action steps suggested in the country reports to see how relevant they still are one year later. The publication is available for download.
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This publication is a follow-up to the 2011 edition of Global Information Society Watch (GISWatch), an annual report that offers a civil society perspective on critical emerging issues in information societies worldwide. The theme for GISWatch 2011 was internet rights and democratisation, with a focus on freedom of expression and association online.
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WALL-E and Eve will appear again at Stan Lee's Comikaze at the LA Convention Center Friday, October 30 - Saturday, October 31. Come and say, "Hi!"
Mike will bring WALL-E and speak to kids & parents on Nov 18 at 4 pm as part of the STEAM program at Whittier Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602.
Adventures with WALL-E
Mike Senna, well known from the remote-control R2-D2 replica he built in 2003, has now built a working WALL-E replica from the Pixar film. Completely scratch built, as there are no hobbiest parts available.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Tested.com interview
Our friend Norm from Tested.com came out to our workshop to watch Mike cut open the BB-8 Sphero toy to see how it works.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
D23 Expo, Anaheim Convention Center, Aug 14-16, 2015
WALL-E and Eve appeared at Robot Corner at the D23 Expo in Anaheim where they brought great joy to hundreds of Disney and WALL-E fans. We enjoyed seeing so many WALL-E and Eve costumers getting their photo taken at our booth. Our lines wrapped around the booth, and guests enjoyed getting a closer look at WALL-E's inner working parts by viewing our second WALL-E on the table without its outer coverings. Michael McMaster shared his WALL-E as well. A very fun event!
Friday, August 7, 2015
D23 app listing
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Cub Scout Pack Meeting, Rancho Santa Margarita
Thanks to Cub Scout Pack 727 for having us out to present to the boys and families at their Pack meeting in the lovely city of Rancho Santa Margarita. The boys asked some entertaining questions and then got to take Den photos with R2-D2 and WALL•E.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Tustin Library presentation
Mike spoke at the Tustin Library about building and using his robots, to an audience mixed with kids and adults of all ages. He encourages the audience to persevere while pursuing their passions and then share their discoveries with others who have similar interests. After the presentation and Q&A, audience members may come forward to get photographs with the robots.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
CHOC Visit
WALL-E visited pediatric patients at CHOC (Children's Hospital Orange County). Here's some photos taken in the lobby before his rounds on the patient floors. WALL-E rolled up to the bedside of a blind patient so he could touch WALL-E's head and hold WALL-E's cockroach friend, Hal, as his mom described how they look. It's always cool to brighten the day for these kids and their families.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids
Saturday, April 4, 2015
WonderCon Anaheim 2015
Eve, although still a work in progress, appeared alongside WALL-E at WonderCon on Saturday, as part of the R2 Builders booth. Crowds were huge this year, and they enjoyed watching Eve's eyes blinking and hearing her say her name and "Directive?"
Here's a tested.com interview from the event, where you can see Eve in action:
Here's a tested.com interview from the event, where you can see Eve in action:
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Muscular Dystrophy Association Muscle Walk
WALL-E entertained the walking teams at this annual fundraiser at Orange County Great Park in Irvine. This was his 3rd year at this event.
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Pittsford wins their 11th straight sectional title for head coach Mark Morris, who is retiring after this season. Panther junior Patrick Ransford is named Most Outstanding Swimmer after winning two individual titles, including a record-breaking win in the 500 free.
A 41-year coaching career came to a memorable end for Mark Morris.
The Pittsford head coach led the program to their 11th consecutive Section 5 title as the Panthers recorded 599 points, easily outdistancing second-place Fairport (406) on Friday at the Webster Aquatic Center. Pittsford took first place in nine of 11 events contested.
Morris, who is retiring after the season ends, had plenty of positive things to say about his last team.
"I'm stunned, proud and excited about what they did today," Morris said. "To go out after 41 years, I couldn't have staged it any better. I am very proud of what they have done. They are great group of kids. This is the best team I have ever had."
The Panthers set the tone in the first event of the meet, as Shea Ransford, Matthew Tanchick, Brett Eslinger and Timo Krapf broke the Section 5 and Class A championship meet record in the 200 medley relay (1:34.64). The time was not only a school record, but earned them All-American honors.
Pittsford junior Patrick Ransford won the Most Outstanding Swimmer Award after breaking the Class A meet record in the 500 freestyle (4:34.85) and taking first in the 200 free (1:43.90). He also anchored the victorious 200 and 400 free relays.
Tanchick, who is being recruited by several Division I schools including Ohio State and Indiana, teamed with Patrick and Shea Ransford and Trevor McCrobie in the 400 free relay and won the Class A 200 individual medley title for the fourth straight year.
"It was the most exciting relay I have ever been a part of," Tanchick said about the Panthers' medley relay team. "To set a team record means the most. We were excited to make history. We had great swims from everybody."
A hallmark of Morris' teams has not only been their depth, but the team's ability to swim their best in the postseason.
On Friday, Eslinger was the best example of someone peaking late in the season. The junior scored victories in the 100 butterfly (50.99) and 100 breaststroke (58.33).
Pittsford senior Shea Ransford edged out Wilson's Liam Fitzstevens and Fairport's Charlie Morales in the 100 backstroke.
"I didn't really know what was going to happen today," Eslinger said. "It was up in the air. But I am glad that it happened the way it did."
Fairport's David Howard took home two individual titles scoring wins in the 50 and 100 free events. Howard, a former distance swimmer who moved to the sprints last year was part of two Red Raider relays that qualified for states (200 medley and 400 free).
The senior narrowly defeated Penfield's Joey Mulvehill in the 50 free (21.70), then fought off Mulvehill and talented Patriot junior Jeff Doser in the 100 free (47.93).
"Last year I got out touched in the 50, so that was a big let down," Howard said. "For the past 365 days, that has been on my mind. I wanted to make sure on that I was on the other side of that."
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Isn't it interesting how holidays and special occasions can nudge us right out of our regular comfort zone for spending less and throw us full force into a more generous and giving spirit? And while financial planners around the world may be screaming "Save, Save, Save," department stores and advertisers are shouting "Buy, Buy, Buy!" And, when that generous nature kicks in, it may be extremely difficult to stick to your budget.
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I will admit up front that I am one of the people that hated RBOE. I hated the way Sisko was portrayed and the way the story glossed over 4 years of DS9 history. It seem that David has listened to some of that criticism and done a lot to help all of this make sense.
This book does a great job of reminding us what has happened in the past of the DS9R and give us some of the answers to how we gotten to this "future" of 4 years. One of the only problems I had with the book was that David will set up some issue like, Worf's dilemma of what to do about the seemingly duplicitous Romulans, then there is no follow up but, oh he told Picard and it made Picard suspicious. I understand why it is like this, it saves space in the book, but it happens frequently and gets a little annoying not to see the actual conversations and situations that these issues bring up.
The book has this amazing sense of foreboding and fear that is slowly building till the explosive end. Well done! I did figure out most of the story before it was revealed in the story, but I still enjoyed it all coming to a head. David does a wonderful job of weaving the plot treads together into a beautiful tapestry of intrigue and suspense.
Thank you David for your work with Ben and Kasidy. You have really cleared up and cleaned up this story and made it much more palpable. Ben seems to be going through some big changes and I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the conclusion to the story. This is a well crafted story and really brings together the threads of the Typhon Pact series well. David weaves in and out of all of the Pact stories to create a really cohesive whole.
As for the end, I do not believe that we have seen the end of DS9, I am sure that it will survive the explosion (At least I hope so, it's not a starship that can have another one built and it be the same just with a letter added.)
I'm so glad that storylines from previous ds9 books are being dealt with at long last.especially Ben Sisko and Kassidy Yates strained relationship.I haven't Had any luck finding this book yet,I can't wait to finally read this one at long last!
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I think it's clear that they all died - the soldiers and the Leviathans. In my last viewing, after seeing one of the Leviathans landing belly-up on a building, I ask myself, how will the government get that thing down?
I betcha the US government is going to have a field day with the knowledge they will acquire from this wreckage. They will new weapons, and they will have knowledge of advanced bio-mechanics. I wonder if we will see any of this addressed in the later films.
I think the Chitauri were some of the worst shooters in any sci-fi/fantasy. A Chitauri could enter an office, fire three shoots, and miss a frightened office drone. Even I, who wasn't trained in the military, know that you don't shoot at a moving target, you shoot at where you anticipate them to be. I saw this in the movie when Hawkeye anticipated where a Chariot would be, and nailed it with an explosive arrow. As the Chitauri were such poor soldiers, and they behaved like that animal Thor mentioned that is repulsive and tramples everything in its path, I have some questions:
1.) What was the purpose of the Chitauri? Once they got into a fight with any professional or contractor army, their days were numbered. If they were to frighten the civilian populace, the Other's plan would have backfired. Killing civilians doesn't make them scared; it makes them mad and mobilizes them to fight against the intruders.
2.) Why was SHIELD's 'overlords' so bent on nuking New York City? The state government of New York was already sending in National Guard units to fight the intruders, and, eventually, the United States government would commit forces to the battle. (This would imply the battle had been raging for an hour, at least.) The 'overlords' reaction seemed odd to me, especially when it was clear that the intruders were contained to a 3-block radius around the portal. It becomes even more interesting when it is revealed at the end that a nuke could destroy the command center, and that the portal could be shut down by a specter being jammed into the portal generator.
I was amused by Senator Boynton demanding that the Avengers be held accountable for the damage done to New York. When I saw that, my thoughts went to Ghostbusters II. In that film, it was revealed that the Ghostbusters were sued for damages done to New York City, and had to disband.
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Ray Bradbury, the groundbreaking author of over 27 novels and 600 short stories, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness. Best known for his anti-censorship dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451," Bradbury's fiction often demonstrated just how tenuous and arbitrary the line between "genre fiction" and literature really is.
Bradbury's first breakout hit was the 1950 story collection "The Martian Chronicles," which received critical acclaim for its quality writing in literary circles. In many ways, Bradbury is credited with giving science fiction and fantasy a more "respectable" face within the literary community. He drew his influences from a diverse collection of authors and artists, including William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Jules Verne, and Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Despite his interest in writing about space travel and technology, Bradbury was also deeply suspicious of technological innovation. After witnessing a deadly car crash at a young age, he refused to learn to drive – and it took many years for him to feel comfortable traveling by airplane. He called the internet a "scam," disliked using ATMs, and proclaimed that video games were "a waste of time for men with nothing else to do." He resisted the conversion of his writing into e-book format, stating, "We have too many machines now."
Bradbury could also be a polarizing figure. While the strong emphasis on personal liberties in his books might have appealed to progressives, his personal political leanings were more Libertarian. He spoke admiringly of Reagan and George W. Bush in the media, while publicly calling Clinton a "sh*thead" in an interview. In 2010, he told the Los Angeles Times, "There is too much government today. We've got to remember the government should be by the people, of the people and for the people."
With only a high school education and a deep love for libraries, Bradbury may not have seemed a likely candidate as a NASA lecturer or a consultant for Disney's Epcot Center. In 2004, President George W. Bush presented Bradbury with the National Medal of the Arts. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Woodbury University in 2003. He even had an asteroid named after him in 1992.
Bradbury is survived by four daughters and eight grandchildren. His wife of 57 years, Marguerite, passed away in 2003.
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My youngest son read Fahrenheit 451 in high school. He was so impressed I read it too! At first I was puzzled "burning of books" seemed so foreign as it was taken for granted we read whatever we choose in America. I was impressed with Mr Bradbury's novel and sad to hear he passed. I will check out some of his other works out of respect.
Here's to a great writer!
His work Fahrenheit 451 was a very important about a book burner who sees the light and starts to protect and save books. It is a very important book about censorship and book burning. I visited the concentration camp Dachau outside of Munich in 1984. In the museum there was a quote on the wall from Heinrich Heine that read "Where they have burned books they will end in burning human beings." Bradbury's book reflected some of what went on during the rise of Nazi Germany the burning of books and the banning of ideas and warned against it. Bradbury will be missed.
I was lucky enough to hear him speak at Cody's Books in Berkeley about fifteen years ago.
Fahrenheit 451 is a great defense of freedom of speech and the printed word, and "Something Wicked This Way Comes" is one of my favorite books. He will be missed.
The Martian Chronicles are still my favorite. I feel so old now.
The world just lost a great writer---and a great prophet.
A great writer that I was proud to introduce to my children and many others. My favorte was "Something Wicked this way comes". A Truly scary book that is not drenced in the gore of modern tales.
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In my school, everyone curses, so it's not like the people there consider it bad or anything. Some guys like when girls swear because then (in my school) they feel comfortable that they can say that without offending anyone. But I think that a guy will like a girl even if they swear or curse because that's just who they are. ;)
by Misery13 on 9/25/2012 5:03:12 PM
I agree. It's ok to swear if ur like SUPER mad (i don't) but not all the time.
by ColosalMascara on 9/22/2012 11:55:31 AM
by GrassFairy on 9/20/2012 9:54:59 PM
okay soooo, theres this boy i really really like. hes kinda popular and i hang out with him frequently. but he always huggs the 8th grade girls and stuff. i have 4 out of 6 classes w/ him. at p.e today one of my friends says they think he likes me but IDK!!! he talks to my bff more than to me it seems but he does look at me a lot. idk wat to do!!!!!
by glam on 9/20/2012 7:36:27 PM
I think there are some guys who like when we swear, many dont but I think some do. I dont know why, it could be because they think we can talk on the same level.
And not all words are swear words, some are slang words. Like one of my friends think saying the word "balls" is a swear word, but most of us know it isnt, its just a slang word.
by fashionqn on 9/20/2012 1:29:17 PM
by 1Dfan99 on 9/17/2012 12:15:50 AM
hides behind nasty language? HAHAHA. your joking, right? Wow, GL... and Kemp- or whoever you are. One of my most outspoken, fun, best friends swear and she has boyfriends all the time.. and they're cute. My brother tells me that guys are into girls who aren't afriad to stand up for themselves and swearing is probably included in that.
by girlygirl22werock on 9/15/2012 7:20:59 PM
Lol my friend swore at her crush while confessing, and they sit by the teacher and it was by him!!!! He was like "Awww how sweet, do that all you want in detention!"
by YayaYuiki on 9/15/2012 3:15:38 PM
I have a friend who swears a lot and about 5 guys have liked her in one year. I have a friend who never swears and 1 guy has liked her in 3 years. I don't think guys like it when girls are rugged and whatnot, but swearing does not make you rugged.
by PuppetPrincess on 9/15/2012 7:25:24 AM
by ja3908 on 9/15/2012 12:36:50 AM
I personally don't curse, but at least I accept people who do. If we're not good friends, I'll find it abrasive, but it doesn't make you a bad person and women/girls can be as rugged or feminine as they like.
Cursing doesn't mean you're self conscious. Nope, on the contrary. I think it means you don't give a... "crap" what anyone thinks of you. This can be good or bad, but the kid who answered this question needs to get over his idea of what a girl should act like.
by Deliabreaks on 9/15/2012 12:03:21 AM
im not tryin to be rude but this article is really sexist. Guys can curse but girls hav to act like ladies. This isnt the 1950s anymore.
by deedles1621 on 9/14/2012 11:15:22 PM
I don't like how this article equates swearing with masculinity, and masculinity as something girls shouldn't have or perform.
by peaches and raspberries on 9/14/2012 10:55:38 PM
by sailaway11 on 9/14/2012 10:19:16 PM
I hate it when people cures
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by Prim on 9/14/2012 9:20:18 PM
I don't swear like, at all! Only when I'm super mad I do. Most of my friends don't swear either. Some girls who try to act all cool though swear all the time. It's annoying.
by YouCanCallMeCat on 9/14/2012 9:17:56 PM
My friends swear a lot. I hate it
by myfatsquirrel on 9/14/2012 8:50:56 PM
by clll4321 on 9/14/2012 8:45:45 PM
by cgirl109 on 9/14/2012 7:42:15 PM
I agree
by Butterflygirl14 on 9/14/2012 7:17:14 PM
by its.maddy52 on 9/14/2012 5:50:47 PM
"perfect" is spelled wrong in the 2nd paragraph, but I love that! It totally shoes that we make mistakes, even when spelling perfect
by actress12345 on 9/14/2012 5:28:25 PM
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by alison99 on 9/14/2012 5:19:48 PM
I hate it when people swear! I won't be like omg stop the swearing, but I wish they would realize you sound more mature when you don't. Swearing isn't cool lol
by unicornninja on 9/14/2012 5:13:45 PM
Wow, that guy's response is extremely sexist. Expecting all girls to be delicate, "feminine", and helpless is both ridiculous and disgusting. What people think of those who swear varies from person to person, but you should never change yourself for some girl/guy you have a crush on. If you change your habits, it should be because of you, and no one else.
by The_Lorax on 9/14/2012 5:12:16 PM
Everyone, including girls at my school curses and nobody, barley even the techers, care. But, girls, take it from a high school junior. Cussing(especially younger girls) isn't cute. You will every once in a while when you get into high school but that's okay. Cussing every 2 seconds for no reason isn't cool either. But, if you know someone who swears, let him. It's their life.
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by scamp24 on 9/14/2012 4:45:54 PM
Thank you for posting this.
I was trying to explain to one of my friends who uses foul language that it doesnt impress guys and even makes people feel uncomfortable. She said I was wrong and that I was a prude. I dont like guys who always talk nasty so I dont think guys like when we talk like that.
by fashionqn on 9/14/2012 4:22:15 PM
Not true--it varies guy-to-guy. If he's constantly cussing, why would he care if you do? If he never does, he may care, he may not. It depends on the guy.
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by Dawnstar on 9/14/2012 3:51:27 PM
by cookiemonster15 on 9/14/2012 3:38:46 PM
LOL!! I saw this right after I got home from school...where I almost got in huuuuge trouble for cursing. It just slipped out, though, in choir....
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