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Honourable mentions (Films I love but just didn't make the top 20)
'500 Days of Summer'
'The Dark Knight'
'The Shawshank Redemption'
'The Road'
'The Shining'
'The Others'
'Beauty and the Beast'
'The Lion King'
20. American Psycho
I still don't nor will I ever understand why Bret Easton Ellis, the author of the novel, hated this movie. Mary Harron, who sadly hasn't achieved much success ever since directing this classic, produced a near perfect and respectful adaptation of the novel. 'American Psycho 2', yeah, I could understand Ellis being furious about that abomination, but this Bale driven masterpiece implements everything the novel did. While the movie of course couldn't follow the same narrative style of the book as well as not be able to include every single segment that took place in it, it does create suspense just as well as it, along with including black comedic moments that are disturbingly funny as well as frightening which the novel is famous for. Christian Bale was the perfect actor to portray Patrick Bateman and he did as good a job as humanly possible. The representation of the characters, the many moments of black comedy, the constant suspense and sense of foreboding all cumulate together in crafting a disturbingly joyous experience that is true to the source material.
19. 50/50
Joseph Gordon Levitt is one of my favourite actors as of this moment. In my eyes, he can do no wrong (excluding 'Premium Rush'). '50/50' is inspired by a true story and it tackles the incredibly brutal and painful issue of cancer in a respectfully comedic manner that mirrors real life comedy rather than laugh out loud, over the top crude jokes. The movie represented everything that people diagnosed with cancer feel perfectly. From the shock of receiving the horrible news out of nowhere, the numbness and disbelief of dealing with it and many other issues and emotions they experience. The entire cast delivered believable performances and Joseph Gordon Levitt along with Seth Rogen showed off their acting credentials and most notably delivered honest performances in which they gave it their all rather than half assed showings. It's a hard hitting film that should be witnessed by everyone.
18. Black Swan
I didn't expect to like this movie as I thought the aspect of Ballet would play too big a part and make me unable to enjoy the product. However, while it is a significant feature of the movie, it is one that is treated in a seriously disturbing and dark manner which makes you immediately forget about the fact you're watching Ballet. At times the movie can be unnecessarily crude and the sex scene between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis's characters Nina and Lily feels juvenile and forced due to how it doesn't add to the character development or plot in any significant manner. It feels as if it was added in a desperate attempt to lure in male viewers and keep them interested. The movie didn't need to resort to such tactics as the interesting plot and characters were sufficient enough in maintaining all genders attentions. Despite the minor flaws, it does succeed in maintaining your interest throughout the entirety of it and the fast paced and chaotic conclusion keeps you actively thinking with how it throws numerous twists in your direction.
17. The Fall
I'm not a huge fan of Tarsem Singh. He's clearly one of those directors who have their head up their own ass with how they think they're being clever and meaningful with every shot they produce because of how it's subtly symbolic. His bad movies range from 'The Cell' starring Jennifer Lopez all the way to 'Mirror Mirror'. However, what all these bad movies have in common is that they deploy poor narratives, but are gorgeous. They're truly a joy to look at with how they show beautiful landscapes which blend a large variety of rich colours together. This stresses that he's a style over substance kind of auteur and admittedly, the style is the main reason why I love 'The Fall' as much as I do. It's just so beautiful and the fictional worlds are truly amazing to look at. The only reason I don't dislike this movie like I do with the rest of his films, is because it does actually try to tell a good and unique story and in many ways it succeeds in doing so. However, it does deploy too many sub plots and becomes too crowded as well as "complex" at times. While I am someone who believes substance should always take priority before style, there are many amazing films with great substance, so it's not a crime to love one film solely for its appearance.
16. Shutter Island
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio is the best director and actor collaboration in Hollywood history as far as I'm concerned. Everything they collaborate on turns out to be a masterpiece. 'Shutter Island' is no exception. Everything about the movie is great. The tension is intense and suspenseful. The performances from the entire cast are exceptional. The plot also ensures that you maintain and trust your one and only feeling about the characters and the Island itself, and Scorsese does succeed in shocking you at the climax.
15. No Country for Old Men
First viewing, I didn't like this movie. I found it to be too slow and dull. Second viewing, I loved it and have ever since. It's one of very few movies that is able to function with very little dialogue. The absence of dialogue for the most part and complete absence of music produces a very tense atmosphere throughout the entirety of the movie. Most movies rely heavily upon dialogue and music, which stresses how much of a masterpiece 'No Country for Old Men' is because of how much better it is than the vast majority of movies in Hollywood which feature the two heavily. While Josh Brolin delivers a good performance along with Tommy Lee Jones and others, Javier Bardem steals the show as the antagonist. The way he acted slowly resulted in the suspense being amplified greatly and the manner in which he left some moments up to fate by use of a coin, was menacing and frightening as it stressed that he was someone who could not be reasoned with and that unless the coin says other wise, he will kill you without hesitation.
14. Tyrannosaur
Sadly this gem, despite winning a 'BAFTA' for 'Outstanding debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer', isn't a well known movie. Which isn't all that surprising when many British films aren't well recognised due to us not delivering many good movies like Hollywood. But it is still a shame because it's a movie that deserves to be seen by many around the globe. Peter Mullan has been around for many years and while he was great in 'Trainspotting' and 'Boy A', this is by far his best performance and that's more than likely down to him being the main character for once in such an incredible movie. Yet it's Olivia Colman who delivered the best performance as she was truly amazing as a broken, religious woman who drastically changes from being positive and attempting to see the best in everyone due to her religious ways, to a woman broken down and beaten and even questioning her religious beliefs. This film explores the issue of domestic abuse in great detail and it is truly disturbing and upsetting, especially for those who would be able to relate to it.
13. Gangs of New York
Exceptional movie with an exceptional cast and director. Leonardo DiCaprio. Brendan Gleeson. Gary Lewis. Cameron Diaz. Okay, while I'm not a huge Cameron Diaz fan ("I'm not a huge fan" really means "not a fan") she did a sufficient job and while her role could've been done by any other actress and probably better, she wasn't awful. However, while DiCaprio was great along with the rest of the cast, Daniel Day Lewis delivered his best performance by far (even better than in 'Lincoln') as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting. Whenever on screen he dominated the room and you couldn't take your eyes off him because of his menacing and unpredictable ways. This movie has a great story, great directing, great sound, great everything. The reason I love it as much as I do though is because of Daniel Day Lewis and how he didn't win an Oscar for this film is a crime. In fact, it's a crime that this movie was nominated for ten Oscars yet didn't win one.
12. Blue Valentine
I won't discuss this movie in great depth being as I've done a review on it (http://www.ign.com/blogs/callythegamer/2014/03/16/blue-valentine-review/) but it's the movie that made me respect Ryan Gosling as an actor. (Quote from my review) "'Blue Valentine' is an incredibly beautiful film that can be interpreted as a life lesson or a harsh reality check for young teenage girls or even boys who have their heads in the clouds and believe that all those romantic movies starring Channing Tatum depict reality when they simply don't. It's a work of art that while may not be for everybody (looking at you Michael Bay fan boys) is something that everyone should at least give a chance and see through for an experience that shows off cinema making at its very best." If you wish to know more as to why I regard this movie as highly as I do, check out my review (shameful advertising).
11. The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Not much to say about this movie as I'd just be repeating what everybody's already praised it for. Its total winning of seventeen Oscars as well as being nominated for a further thirteen speak for itself. Personally, 'Return of the King' is my favourite of the three. I love the "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you" scene. It's one of many "f**k yeah" moments.
10. Inglorious Basterds
Not regarded by many as one of Quentin Tarantino's finest films, but I personally believe it is incredibly overlooked and underrated. One of the many reasons I love this film is because it introduced me to Christoph Waltz and made him a star. The opening half an hour to this movie alone deserves high praise as it is easily the best moments of the entire movie as Chirstoph Waltz interrogates. The absence of non diagetic sound until the final minutes and the emphasis on diagetic sounds makes the scene very tense, especially with the sound of the clock ticking in the background.
9. The Departed
Another Martin Scorsese masterpiece. I do see flaws in this movie as I feel Matt Damon isn't that strong of an actor and that his character could've been better portrayed by another performer. I also felt that Vera Farmiga, while she did a good job, was shoe horned in to include the typical triangle love story angle. I feel it didn't need it and that the narrative of a mole in the police force working for the same mob that an undercover cop is working for was strong enough to maintain people's interest. However, there are no other flaws in the movie and it deservedly won four Oscars. Jack Nicholson, one of the if not the greatest actor of all time, was truly amazing as Frank Costello and similarly to Daniel Day Lewis in 'Gangs of New York', dominated the room every time he was on camera. Even Mark Wahlberg delivered a good performance and I'm not a fan of him at all. He overacts, yet his overacting was perfect for the role he was given as Dignam who overly insults his crew. Along with great performances, the film also deploys great music and when you include a Rolling Stones song, you've gained my love.
8. The Prestige
Christopher Nolan, oh how I love you! Not my favourite director of all time as that prestige goes to the late Stanley Kubrick, but easily my favourite director at this moment in time. Every film he's directed is a masterpiece. From the remake of 'Insomnia' and 'Memento', all the way to 'Inception' and his 'Dark Knight' trilogy. His movies are cleverly directed and narrated with stellar performances from A list actors. 'The Prestige' is no exception. To discuss the tale at its simplest, it follows a rivalry between two magicians played by Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman and their numerous attempts to upstage one another. On paper, the story is interesting, which it is in the film also, but it's so much more interesting because of the many twists included that run until even the final few seconds. Some people claim that the film takes itself too seriously, but personally I don't believe any form of art can take itself too seriously unless it's meant to be a laugh out loud comedy. Everything you love about Nolan is all implemented in this masterpiece. A compelling, complex and dark narrative filled with twists and turns that are both tragic and shocking.
7. City of God
Brazilian movie that is very difficult to talk about. You just need to witness it for yourself to see why it's as good as it is. If it helps, it was labelled as the "Brazilian Goodfellas" by 'Total Empire'.
6. Kokuhaku (Confessions)
Again, I've done a review on this so I won't discuss it in great depth but rather provide a quote from my review on it. "'Confessions' is a masterpiece. If you love movies and wish to see something new, unique and feel as if you're on board a rollercoaster of emotions, then this movie is perfect for you. It really is a movie that everyone should witness."
5. Fight Club
Upon its release, 'Fight Club' was not a very popular film at all. It was hated by critics such as Andrew Walker who claimed it was anti society, anti capitalist and anti god and Roger Ebert criticised the film heavily claiming it was about a group of men afraid of losing their testicles and that the film is nothing more than the porn movie Hollywood had been moving towards for years. However, all the criticism the film received in the past has resulted in it being a massive cult classic that has a huge following. While 'Se7en' is no doubt a great, GREAT film, I believe 'Fight Club' is Fincher's best movie. The themes and messages of the movie are timeless and I love Tyler Durden's philosophy before he goes to the extreme and introduces Project Mayhem. The film tells people that they are not their job, not how much they have in the bank and not the contents of their wallet which is an incredibly truthful and powerful message that everybody should acknowledge.
4. Wolf of Wall Street
'Dallas Buyers Club' was a great movie and while it's obvious that Matthew McConaughey went to great lengths with the extent of his body for the role, I still believe that Leonardo DiCaprio should've won the Oscar for best actor in a leading role. I don't want to be too critical of the Academy or McConaughey as he did produce a great performance, but I do feel as if he got the award solely because of how he transformed his body which he does deserve praise for, but not an Academy Award. If the Academy goes by that logic, then Bale more than deserved an Oscar for his lead performance in the 'Machinist'. However, the Academy not rewarding 'Wolf of Wall Street' altogether doesn't change the fact that it's an amazing movie and one of the best films in cinema making history. I was initially concerned that the movie would be too long and feel boring in parts because of it being three hours long, but none of it is boring. It's thrilling throughout the entire length of it and the comedy is so clever and funny that you never stop laughing. I also loved the ending when DiCaprio's character Jordan Belfort went to jail and was still living the good life, and the detective that put him in jail was still taking the subway and was still miserable. It shows that the film doesn't apologise for being anti moralistic and glamorising Belfort's life and it emphasises that you're not a bad person for envying the life DiCaprio portrays.
3. The Dark Knight Rises
'The Dark Knight Rises' was a great conclusion to Nolan's epic Batman trilogy. While most people rate 'The Dark Knight' as the best movie of the three, I personally prefer the Bane driven conclusion. While it does have its faults such as how Bane is tossed to the curb for Talia Al Ghul, the movie is entertaining throughout and the conclusion was executed perfectly with how it implies that Joseph Gordon Levitt's "Robin" takes over as the caped crusader, referring back to 'Batman Begins' in how Bruce states that Batman can be anyone as it's the symbol that strikes fear into the hearts of criminals. I also thought that Tom Hardy as Bane delivered just as good a performance as the late Heath Ledger did as the Joker. What also made me love this movie was how Nolan respected the late Australian actor in how he didn't recast him for the movie and decided to leave the Joker out of the movie altogether. That emphasises how much of a respectful auteur Nolan is.
2. Inception
I love movies that have you actively thinking throughout it and 'Inception' does just that as the characters delve into different levels of dreams and then venture into limbo. I also love an open ending that allows audiences to interpret it how they wish to. The score is great, the acting is great and the narrative is complex, unique and interesting.
1. A Clockwork Orange
This movie was tragically banned in the UK in 1973 due to press reporting stories that crimes had been influenced and inspired by it. While these were never proven, the banning of the movie wasn't decided by the BBFC, but instead the late Stanley Kubrick himself who unfortunately received death threats towards not only him, but his family for making the film. It was re-released in the UK in 1999 straight to DVD and received a muted response from the public. Amazing how a film can be treated as Satan's work then not be complained about at all. The narrative acts as three parts. The first stage shows Alex and his gang of misfits committing crime. The second shows Alex dealing with life in jail and his transformation. The third and final stage shows him dealing with life outside of jail and how people don't forgive him for his crimes. The film is a constant thrill ride that is disturbingly entertaining from the second it begins, to the second the credits start rolling. While being entertaining, it does ask audiences moral questions that deserve to be explored, pondered and discussed in great depth. Should criminals ever be forgiven? Should we try to change people and their attitudes and values?
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I haven't insulted you have I? You want to be able to pay for a woman's body. That is treating her as a commodity. Why would that be an insult to you?
Well admittedly, I may have misunderstood as your argument isn't that coherent and pretty irrelevant, but you seemed to be implying that we think women have a right to have children, for some reason?
I wasn't deliberately missing the point
I think your point is crap. I disagree with it.
I'm not arguing that people don't have a (personal) right to experience sex (although I don't think they do other than mastubation as bodily autonomy). I'm arguing that people (or let's face it, we actually mean men ) don't have a right to sexual access to another human being .
Having children is not a right either. (And a lot of people would be a lot happier if society stopped pushing the message that women haven't lived a full human existence unless they have had a child.)
Anyway comparing women having children in patriarchy, to men having sexual access to women in patriarchy, is beyond crass and positively bursting with male privilege and misogyny. (Clue - women are oppressed via our reproductive capacity and due to our reproductive capacity, women are also oppressed by rape culture and the misogynistic idea that men have a right to sexual assess to women.)
WTF is 'therapeutic' sexual access to another human being? Is that just rape culture with special pleading?
I am LOLing at the man telling us we are not stoopid so we must surely agree with him.
Does that make us stupid if we disagree then?
Oh and I'm not a rad fem. HTH.
Oh you LOLing women, but if you can stop self congratulating yourself and each other for how clever you are, and how you can answer all mens by ignoring and belittling what they say in a reverse macho attempt to show how big and entitled you are in what you perceive to be your own space, you will find that you both have again missed the entire point and the context of what not just I but solid and others have said.
No buying sex: No commodifying. No abuse. No expectation to have access to other peoples bodies.
Since it is fine to pass comment on my literacy and the argument I have put forward, then I am entitled to suggest that your emotional and logical processes perhaps even your cognitive process especially if you have to ask a question starting with WTF shows both a lack of ability to grasp different ways of thinking, and the maturity to be able to debate with out goading.
Interestingly though, the idea of women not having the right to have children being acknowledged and accepted, but then turned to be the fault of patriarchy seems somehow twisted. You agree with the patriarchy then. Or you would enforce that part of the patriarchy so that women could reclaim their reproductive systems that oppress them, only for some of those women to be unhappy and unfulfilled that they are not feeling or being treated like full humans as they are not able to have children. Mmm go over to the assisted conception boards and see how that fly's.
LL I wasn't commenting on your posting style - I was commenting on your argument which struck me a convoluted way of saying that you think men have a right to sexual access to another human being whilst trying very hard not to say those actual words.
I wasn't commenting on grammar, etc - I was commenting on the convoluted mental gymnastics.
Please stop telling me I'm missing your point just because I don't capitulate. And please stop telling me what I think.
I have no interest in a conversation which compares female reproductive capacity and its role in patriarchy to thinking one has a right to sexual assess to others. It's making me feel a bit sick.
"women who feel that they have not lived a full human existence because they have never had children" is the line I found full of male privilege and misogyny. It is the patriarchy that tells women that they have not lived a full human existence if they can't/haven't had children. It is the patriarchy not treating them like full human beings. Because obviously women are just walking reproductive systems . It is really horrible that you are comparing the traumas and feelings that some women go through to have a baby with wanting access to another human's body because you want to have sex.
However wtf this has got to do with feeling entitled to have sex with a prostitute I don't know. Maybe you just wanted to have another go at women in general?
Not really understanding what you mean by the line:
No buying sex: No commodifying. No abuse. No expectation to have access to other peoples bodies.
Just because you say it isn't commodifying doesn't make it true. Because you are wanting to buy sex, so that automatically makes it a commodity. You can't separate the sex from the woman you have it with. It is incredibly misogynistic to try and do that.
I disagree. Just because someone has a low intelligence doesn't mean they are ignorant to the concept of sex and consent to sex.
Have you met or worked with people with really low intelligence. (ie. not the bottom set at your local comp, but someone who is disabled by their lack of cognitive function. Such people cannot live independently or manage their money. They would not be able to organise a prostitute to come on their own. It is not unusual for some people with substantial learning difficulties to really struggle socially with basic friendships. (Ie. lack of theory of mind, the imagination to predict the future, ablity to read facial expressions, to tell when they are being exploited/ bullied, anger management)
For example someone with severe autism may struggle with the idea that the prostitute is providing a service and doesn't actually love them. If the prostitute decides that she no longer wants to service that client then it will cause a complex pychological mess. I am sceptical that the use of prostitutes increases someone's long term happiness.
Rather than organising a prostitute, I feel that care homes need to think what someone's true needs are. Everyone likes a hug, to feel needed, mentally simulated and the warmth of another's human touch. This is very different to having a shag. Rather than employing a prostitute prehaps care home need to employ more carers so that they can chat to clients and meet their social needs.
If someone with major learning difficulties is lucky enough to have a proper sexual relationship then that is very different. In that kind of situation the two people having sex are equal in the relationship and them making love is a beautiful thing. There is no exploitation of anyone.
Anyway, what is interesting about this care home is this;
Bosses say many physically and mentally disabled people have no other sexual outlet - and become so frustrated they often resort to GROPING staff.
In other words the residents are sexually harassing and assaulting the staff. And in order to solve the problem, the sexual assault target is being outsourced - to prostitutes. But that is OK because these men are old and have disabilities .
This particular case just highlights what the dynamics of prostitution are - the outsourcing of male entitlement to sexually access and assault women.
And WTF at this?
On one occasion, local strippers were invited into the home to perform a special show for residents.
"This particular case just highlights what the dynamics of prostitution are - the outsourcing of male entitlement to sexually access and assault women. " YY
Well Beach that knocks the whole "well other residents don't have to know, it doesn't affect them" argument into a cocked hat. Not that just because someone doesn't know what is happening is a reason to allow it to happen.
"And in order to solve the problem, the sexual assault target is being outsourced - to prostitutes. But that is OK because these men are old and have disabilities . "
Yes, exacly. And it's OK because the women are getting paid. No, they're still being exploited.
Well exactly AbigailAdams. Perhpas they told everybody it was a 'special present from some nieces who had gathered together to give the old dears a special treat'. I suspect the red sock on the handle of the speschul lovin' room for speschul times rather gave things away too.
Thanks for this link JuliaScurr - it is spot on.
That article really brings it in to sharp focus what is going on. Cuts to the chase.
Why are sexual acts the 'buying of a woman's body' when paying for other services that involve the functions of the body (such as manual labour, assisting someone to wash themselves or excrete) or the spending of time (listening to a person, performing tasks to benefit or please the person) are not? Paying someone to engage in sexual activity doesn't mean that you own the person, or the person's body, any more than if you pay to watch the person dance, or have him/her paint your ceiling. The service is rendered, the bill is paid, and the person goes home.
Not everyone would be happy selling sexual services, sure. No one should do it against his/her will. However, some people would find it less morally distressing to sell sex than to work as a bailiff - or to scrub toilets.
There does seem to be an idea that preventing people from having sex is some sort of Good Thing, that it's bad for anyone to have as much sex as s/he would like.
Somehow I get the feeling that even if money didn't change hands and care home residents were joining hookup sites and having visitors pop round for NSA sex, some of you would want that put a stop to on the grounds that it's... Eeew! Icky! Old people/disabled people having sex! Make them stop it.
Quote from Rhoda Grant (MSP who wants prostitution illegal in scotland completely, even among consenting adults).
"Sex with a disabled person is disugsting"
Says it all really. I think the whole "exploitation" argument is just a front. The real reason people want prostitution illegal is all because of morals and because they personally find the idea of sex with old/disabled people "disgusting".
Vitalstats: Well, no, objections to sex work on grounds of exploitation are not 'just a front.' There is serious exploitation and abuse of sex workers, and that's something that needs addressing.
However, prohibition and stigmatizing of sex workers is not the way forward.
That article completely ignores the humanity and autonomy and choices of sex workers.
I'll tell you what's different about someone needing intimate care, their ceiling painted or someone to talk to. Both men and women pay for those services. What's different about prostitution as a service is that men pay for it and women (or men) provide it. It's based on the usual patriarchical model of sex, which is that men must have sex however they can attain it.
As usual, you conflate prurience about sex, with objections to the sex industry. I do wish you'd stop posting as though you're the only person in the world who enjoys sex and that everyone who objects to the sex industry is a prude who isn't nearly as enlightened as you. It substantially weakens your arguments and makes you look very foolish and bigoted.
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Can you provide a verified quote please from a parliamentary or news source where Rhoda Grant said that?
The sex of the person selling sex isn't the defining issue here. It's the sex of the punter.
Just because the gutter press dredges up a few shock-horror stories about a few women paying for sex, doesn't get away from the fact that the vast majority of people who pay for sex are men, either with women or other men.
Badinage, that's at least partly because it's only been in the past 50 years or so that reliable contraception -and economic independence - has enabled women to have more choice and more sexual autonomy. Women are still fed vast amounts of propaganda to the effect that they want 'love' (ie to be owned by a man and provide him with domestic service as well as sex) more than sex for the sheer pleasure of sex, and women who pursue casual sex with a variety of partners are still vilified, slut-shamed, blamed if a rapist targets them or at the very least urged to seek 'therapy' (ie someone to drug or coerce them into accepting the ownership of ONE man) to sort out their 'inability to commit'.
Less than a hundred years ago in the UK, women who liked sex, as opposed to accepting it while gritting their teeth, could get locked up in mental asylums and/or have their clitorises removed or damaged by 'doctors'.
I don't disagree with any of that historical summary, but it is precisely because of that patriarchical and capitalist context that there can never be an equivalence between women paying men for sex and men paying for sex. Just as there is no equivalence between lap dancing/ stripping and Full Monty shows. The power dynamic is entirely different. That said, I would support the criminalisation of all sex purchase regardless of the sex of the punter. A woman sex tourist using her privilege to buy sex from an impoverished man in another country is no less abhorrent than a man paying for sex in the same circumstances.
Badinage: anyone buying sex - or domestic service, or handcrafts - from a person who is being exploited and/or controlled by a criminal organisation is in the wrong and should make more effort to buy goods and services from people who have chosen to sell them.
But in a better world, people would be able to buy - and sell - sexual services in the same way that one might buy or sell personal music tuition or couture tailoring or performance art. A perfect world would not be one where people who want sex are expected to 'control themselves' to the extent of accepting that Society has decided for them that they are not entitled to sexual feelings, and most definitely not entitled to act on any sexual feelings they may have.
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Sukari was wild born in Zimbabwe in 1984 and captured sometime in early 1985 to be imported to the United States. She was transferred to Reston Animal Park in Vienna, Virginia in August of 1985 where she spent almost 15 years as the sole elephant resident. At the Animal Park, Sukari gave rides and painted for the public. Sukari was transferred to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere on September 15, 1999. She lived at the zoo for 15 years with several different elephants. She arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary on November 4, 2015 and became the 26th resident.
Sukari, sometimes called "Suki," is a large elephant with large, round eyes. Her tusks are about one foot in length. She has two very small holes that are close together on the bottom portion of her right ear. She has reddish hair on the top of her head, and also has very long tail hair on the bottom side of her tail. Her most distinguishing feature is her very long trunk, which she uses to roll her hay into a "ball" before eating.
Sukari appears to love wallowing in the mud and enjoys all types of browse, especially large logs where she can tusk off the bark. She is not picky about food items, except for beets, which she does not like. Her favorite foods are apple-flavored horse treats and bananas. Caregivers have noted Sukari often holds her left ear out when she eats.
Sukari spent most of her life being handled under free contact and is now transitioning to protected contact. Sukari is described by the Care Staff as having a "sassy" personality, and is very attached to her companion, Rosie. Though smaller and older, Rosie and is said to be the dominant of the two. Sukari will try to push Rosie around, but Rosie will always let her know who is the "boss." Sukari appears relaxed in the barn, often lying down for short "elephant naps." She easily interacts with all the Staff and is cooperative in her training sessions. Sukari is a fast learner, she knows over 50 cues and is easily engaged by staff in learning new ones.
Sukari has no current medical issues or health concerns. Her name means "sweet as sugar" in Swahili.


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Amid a charged atmosphere, complete with a sellout crowd (44,500) and the pomp of Boston College's first game in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Seminoles finished strong after an inconsistent first half.
Fittingly, the game ended with Florida State defense making a goal-line stand with 1:38 remaining. This came after the Eagles drove from their own 20 to the FSU 2 in less than 90 seconds.
But after bulldozing the Seminoles' defensive line in the first half, Boston College failed on six chances from inside the 2. Even a defensive holding penalty failed to help them. The Seminoles survived for a win that may get bigger as the season unfolds.
The Seminoles scored a touchdown with a 19-yard return of an interception on the game's first play. They led 14-0 in the first quarter despite having the ball only 45 seconds.
From that point, Boston College took control, taking a 17-14 lead, but the Seminoles' defense made enough progress in the second half to enable the offense to get untracked.
Quarterback Drew Weatherford, continuing his improvement under pressure, led a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter.
Weatherford finished the game completing 20 of 38 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He threw an interception and lost a fumble on a sack.
The Seminoles took the lead with 10:13 remaining on Weatherford's 5-yard pass to Carr, his fourth touchdown reception on the season, second in this game. It culminated a 10-play, 63 yard drive, headlined with a 7-yard pass across the middle to Chris Davis. Weatherford kept his poise despite an Eagles blitz and connected with Davis.
On the next snap, the Seminoles lined up without a running back, sent five receivers into the end zone, and Weatherford stood amid the rush and found Carr open.
While they didn't get a sack on Boston College quarterback Quinton Porter, the Seminoles did knock him out of the game. Defensive tackle Andre Fluellen caught Porter on the legs after a third-quarter pass. Porter sustained a right ankle injury, forcing seldom-used sophomore Mathew Ryan into the game.
Porter had overcome two first-quarter interceptions, including the first play of the game, which Seminoles' linebacker A.J. Nicholson turned into a touchdown. Following Nicholson's second interception, it took Florida State just three plays to capitalize. Weatherford smoothly threw a lob pass into the corner of the end zone and Greg Carr outjumped defender DeJuan Tribble for a 20-yard touchdown.
From that point, Porter, a fifth-year senior, settled down to complete 20 of 31 passes for 151 yards.
Boston College rallied from the early two-touchdown deficit. The Eagles finished the first half with 233 yards total offense. The Seminoles had 62. Boston College ran 54 plays. Florida State ran 23. The time of possession was nearly triple in Boston College's favor.
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Happy Thanksgiving: Duties, Rights and Privileges
by Calulu cross posted from her blog True Love Doesn't RapeThe quotes and theology I stumble across as part of my posting and moderator duties at No Longer Quivering sometimes make me laugh, but many times I'm more likely to drop my full coffee cup in shock or dismay, just like the graphic of a spilled coffee cup I use for the Quoting Quiverfull feature. … [Read more...]
Quoting Quiverfull: Women Don't Belong in the Military at All?
by Vaughn Ohlman from his blog The Practical Theonomist in response to LAF's claiming that women are being forced into combat positions in the US Military. A Design FlawI was conversing over on NLQ with a woman about the issue of women in the military, and whether or not they should be in combat. Since it is my view that women shouldn't be in the military at all, I don't really have a dog in that hunt. I was primarily there to correct a false impression that some seemed to have, namely that Ladies Against Feminism, and people like myself, were Ok with women in the military, … [Read more...]
Quoting Quiverfull: Requiring Obedience?
by John Piper from his blog Desiring God - Parents, Require Obedience of Your ChildrenRescue from Foolish Parenting The defiance and laziness of unbelieving parents I can understand. I have biblical categories of the behavior of the spiritually blind. But the neglect of Christian parents perplexes me. What is behind the failure to require and receive obedience? I'm not sure. But it may be that these nine observations will help rescue some parents from the folly of laissez-faire parenting. … [Read more...]
What "Fireproof" and "Twilight" Have in Common
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by Doug Wilson from his blog Blog and Mablog - Patriarchy, Vision Forum, and All the Rest of it.But the Word Patriarchy Makes Me Feel Icky The word patriarchy has more than a narrow denotation. There are also connotations, which must be taken into account as well. It does no good to use a word, and then, when everybody in the world misunderstands me, to plead the dictionary. Some of these connotations are honestly come by and some of them are not. … [Read more...]
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Drug Policy Alliance
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For Immediate Release: April 14, 2017
Contact: Tony Newman (646) 335-5384, Kassandra Frederique (646) 209-0374
Emphasizes Research-based Approaches to Promote Public Health and Safety and Reduce Negative Impact of Past and Current Policies
Advocates Call for People Who Use Drugs and People in Recovery to be Immediately Involved in City's Drug Strategy Coordination
New York, NY –The NYC Council recently passed legislation to create a coordinated municipal drug strategy, just as NYC experienced 9 overdoses in a 24-hour span, highlighting the urgent need for the City to face the opioid crisis with innovative approaches. The bill empowers the Mayor to designate a lead agency or office to convene stakeholders including city agencies, outside experts, and communities impacted by drug use to develop a city-wide, health-focused plan for a coordinated approach in addressing issues related to drug use.
Under current policies, city agencies often work at cross-purposes to address drug related issues, with conflicts arising between public health and law enforcement policies. Agencies also often miss opportunities to provide support to people in housing programs, the welfare system, family and homeless services, and the courts who have problematic drug use. Recognizing that, NYC Council Members Corey Johnson, Andrew Cohen, and Vanessa Gibson introduced municipal drug strategy legislation in April 2015.
The agency responsible for overseeing the municipal drug strategy, which is yet to be determined, would be responsible for convening multiple stakeholders – including community groups – to evaluate past and current drug strategies and develop a new, coordinated approach. By examining the harms caused by both drugs and our policy responses to drugs – like the drug war – NYC's municipal drug strategy will reflect twenty-first century drug policy that enhances both health and safety.
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- Reducing contact between people who use drugs and law enforcement, especially for noncitizen immigrant populations that are vulnerable to mass deportation for minor drug infractions under Trump
- Ending marijuana prohibition
- Ensuring stable housing and access to social services, regardless of active use status
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Advocates say this level of coordination around a city's drug policies could be a model for how American cities can begin to unwind devastating drug war policies. New York lags far behind dozens of other cities, notably in Europe and Canada, that began developing coordinated municipal drug strategies in the late 1980s. That approach has led to significantly lower rates of drug use, crime, and public disorder and improved public health outcomes, such as reducing rates of HIV/AIDS and overdose deaths, compared to New York.
"I know firsthand why we need an Office of Drug Strategy, dedicated to creating alternatives to our city's failed drug policies," said Shantae Owens, a member of VOCAL New York. "When I was arrested for possessing a small amount of drugs, I was homeless and drug addicted, selling drugs just to support a habit. I was offered a prison sentence instead of treatment, which was a waste of my life and our tax dollars. New York City can and should be a national role model for how we can end drug war policies and replace them with policies of justice and equity, and politics of compassion and love."
After 40 years of the war on drugs, drugs are cheaper, more pure, and easier to obtain than ever, contributing to growing problems like mass incarceration and the increase in heroin overdose deaths in recent years—NYC experienced more than 10,000 unintentional drug poisoning deaths between 2003-2015. Meanwhile, current enforcement strategies have led to gross racial disparities and eroded the trust between communities and law enforcement.
"Too often city agencies have worked at cross purposes in their interactions with individuals and families affected by drug use," said Peter Schafer, Deputy Director for Family Health & Disparities, The New York Academy of Medicine. "We hope to see a more supportive and less punitive approach coordinated across city agencies so that people who use drugs are assisted in improving their health and well-being, rather than feeling forced to hide their drug use issues for fear of negative repercussions from various city agencies."
The de Blasio administration has already taken some important steps in the right direction, including reforms to low-level marijuana policing and the summons system, and initiatives to pilot criminal justice diversion for people with mental illness and other conditions. The creation of a municipal drug strategy is the next logical step in ensuring further coordination among city agencies and those directly impacted by the war on drugs.
"We've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't during the past 40 years," said Alyssa Aguilera, co-executive director at VOCAL New York, a grassroots political group. "Innovation based on rigorous evaluation is already happening as cities recognize that an overwhelmingly law enforcement focused approach is only making drug related problems worse, but reform has been slow and piecemeal. A coordinated drug strategy in NYC will be a path toward long-lasting improvements in individual and community health, as well as smarter policing strategies."
The new municipal drug strategy guidelines reflect the need for innovation to tackle the current opioid overdose crisis and many years of calls from New Yorkers for a new approach. In 2013, the New York Academy of Medicine and the Drug Policy Alliance co-published a groundbreaking report, Blueprint for a Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy, based on consultations with 500 New Yorkers, which called for a coordinated approach grounded in science. And in 2014, as part of the Talking Transition open tent process, VOCAL-NY and DPA led a town hall assembly about drugs with 200 New Yorkers, where a primary recommendation was an Office of Drug Strategy.
"This bill is an important step in adopting a more rational approach to drug policy in this City – one grounded in science, health, human rights, and principles of harm reduction," said Kassandra Frederique, New York State Director at the Drug Policy Alliance. "We know the war on drugs has failed, and it's time for a new plan. With a comprehensive and coordinated municipal drug strategy, NYC can lead the nation in improving public health and safety by reducing the morbidity, mortality, crime, and racial disparities stemming from failed practices."


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Lawrence NJ Real Estate & Homes for Sale
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The median home value in Lawrence, NJ is $386,925.
The national median home value is $185,800.
The average price of homes sold in Lawrence, NJ is $386,925.
Lawrence real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale.
Commercial properties are also available.
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1 Little Circle Lawrence, NJ 08648
Courtesy: RE/MAX 1ST ADVANTAGE
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One of a kind 5 bedroom and 3.5 bathroom colonial style home on a corner lot, cul-de-sac street with an attached 3 car garage. Hardwood floors can be found throughout most of the first floor. Formal dining room. Formal living and family room both boast brick wood burning fireplaces. Custom eat-in-kitchen with hardwood cabinets and corian counter tops. 1st floor bedroom has an attached bathroom. Den/play room with sliding doors to back yard. Large mud room. Office, powder room and full bathroom on 1st floor. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom has an attached master bathroom. Plenty of outdoor space in the back yard. Attached 3 car garage with ample parking space. A must see!!
Courtesy: GLORIA ZASTKO, REALTORS
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Sold strictly as is, buyer responsible for CO and all inspections.
201 Berwyn Place Lawrence, NJ 08648
Courtesy: RE/MAX TRI COUNTY
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Timeless center hall Colonial of authentic brick and stucco, built when quality construction mattered. Completely renovated and re-designed with flair. A new flagstone walk and steps lead you to the new front door with its elegant millwork surround. There are 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms ( 1st floor en suite). The MBR w/new en suite. The baths all feature marble tile floors and showcase antiques re-purposed into vanities w/ marble tops and vessel sinks. The new kitchen offers a spacious eat-in breakfast area. The formal DR w/custom chair rails and living room both feature large bay windows. Custom millwork throughout. The original hardwood floors have all been restored. LR with wood-burning fireplace. The 1st floor BR suite w/en suite. Upper level hosts master BR w/en suite, full hall bath, and 3rd and 4th BR. New central air, heating systems. Professionally landscaped. Convenient to commuter lines, restaurants, shopping.
19 Graf Avenue Lawrence, NJ 08648
Courtesy: ELEK, J.J. REALTY CO.
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Traditional Colonial Style home in a fantastic neighborhood. Spacious Living room that flows into the dining room
22 Winthrop Road Lawrence, NJ 08648
Courtesy: Nextage M3 Realty Group
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This fabulous Center Hall Colonial situated on a wonderful private park like lot. Some of the highlights of this home are the large wood beamed skylight breakfast room, upgraded master bath with jacuzzi, paver hardscaped front walkway, large deck, wet bar, woodburning fireplaces & 6 zone programmable irrigation system. The elegant wood flooring in kitchen and family room, and Whirlpool Stainless Steel Appliances! The family room has access to a large deck and private yard for your outside enjoyment. Main floor powder room is easily accessible as is an attached two-car garage. The master bedroom has a separate sitting room and there are three additional bedrooms that add to this living space. Add to that a cavernous full basement and you have your perfect new home! Minutes to the train station, all major highways and downtown Princeton, major corporate parks and the new Capital Health Medical complex and this one deserves a look.
Courtesy: Weichert Co Realtors
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This elegant 5-bedroom colonial sits on 1.6 acres in a spacious yet private layout. Entrance foyer with marble floors & recessed lighting. It leads to a family room with marble fireplace, ceiling fan, skylights, office/study, modern kitchen with restaurant range, screen porch. The Master Bed with sitting room, Jacuzzi Bath This elegant 5-bedroom colonial sits on 1.6 acres in a spacious yet private layout. Entrance foyer with marble floors & recessed lighting, it leads to a family room with marble fireplace, ceiling fan, skylights, office/study, modern kitchen with restaurant range, screen porch. The Master Bedroom with sitting room, marble Master Bath with Jacuzzi, marble shower with high-end finishes and European fixtures. Convenient to major commuters, Rt. 1, Rt 206, I-95, NJ transit to NYC. Minutes away from Bristol-Myers Squibb, BlackRock, Princeton University Hospital, Nationally ranked private high school, The Lawrenceville School, Princeton University.
5 Mink Court NE Lawrence, NJ 08648
Courtesy: RARITAN BAY REALTY, LLC
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5 Bedroom Colonial oversized lot fence for privacy Fireplace, two story open entry open area Kitchen space 42" cabinets pantry master bedroom with Jacuzzi Tub Ceiling fans in a ll bedrooms 2 zone heat and air conditioning finished wood floors tile and wall to wall carpet This is a Short Sale strictly "AS IS"
9 Hyde Court Lawrence, NJ 08648
Courtesy: Bh Homeservices Fox & Roach
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REDUCED AGAIN!!! Motivated Sellers. Make an offer! 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home has formal living room and dining room, Large kitchen and family room. Master bedroom has walk-in closet Roman tub and shower stall. Nice backyard with large patio. Amenities tennis, pool, play area and clubhouse. Home Sold AS IS.
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