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P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table "Food and Fun Go Together" Allen shares earth-friendly tips on packing a healthy picnic lunch. Allen then hits the road for visits to the roof top garden at Chicago's Markethouse restaurant and a community garden in Kansas City. Plus, Allen shows us how to properly can peppers straight from the garden. D
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Moyers & Company "The Sandy Hook Promise" Francine and David Wheeler's youngest son Ben was killed in the December 14th attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Their grief has led them to the Sandy Hook Promise, a now-nationwide group founded by Newtown friends and neighbors to heal the hurt and find new ways to talk about and campaign against the scourge of gun violence in the United States. One of their allies is folksinger and activist Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, who joined with the Wheelers and others in a February concert of harmony, resilience and solidarity. D
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Fake Or Fortune? "Turner: A Miscarriage of Justice?" Fine art collected by spinster sisters in the early years of the 20th century is part of the collection of the National Museum of Wales. Several prized paintings said to be by JMW Turner have been declared fakes, but Philip believes three landscapes may be authentic. He and Fiona follow the trail to Turner's secret lover and through the latest forensic testing. Part 2 of 3G
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Outdoor Idaho "The Foothills" The backdrop for Idaho's Statehouse and the city of Boise is also the instant getaway for people in the Treasure Valley with more than 10,000 acres set aside through a voter-approved levy and more than 135 miles of trails. Runners, walkers, mountain bikers, wildflower hunters, wildlife watchers and more make year around use of the Foothills, which merge into the Boise Ridge, topped by Bogus Basin Ski Resort.G
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Call The Midwife "S2 E6" Dr. Turner is determined that Poplar will no longer live under the threat of tuberculosis. While the nuns and nurses support his campaign to bring screening facilities to the area, Jenny's nursing rounds lead her to a family that has suffered devastating misfortune from the disease. Now Jenny works to reconcile the dying father and his only remaining daughter.G
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Masterpiece Classic "Mr. Selfridge, Part 6" This mini-series is a dramatization of the real-life story of Harry Gordon Selfridge, the flamboyant and visionary American founder of the famous London department store that revolutionized the modern shopping experience. Created by Andrew Davies (Little Dorrit) with Jeremy Piven (Entourage) in the title role. Two dead relatives show up at a store seance prompted by Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle. D
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New Tricks "Old School Ties" When the body of young PE teacher Jason Bowe is discovered in woodlands adjoining a prestigious boarding school, the UCOS team is asked to investigate the case quickly and discreetly. The headmistress is preparing for an important visitor and is less than happy with the investigators' presence.G


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Bell Stirs Emotions at Memorial Serviceby Steve Charles • June 9, 2010 Share:
On a sweltering hot Saturday afternoon in the College's Pioneer Chapel, President Pat White rang Caleb Mills' bell—the bell with which Mills, the College's first faculty member, called the first class of Wabash students to order in 1833 and whose ringing has become the traditional way Wabash presidents welcome incoming classes on Freshman Saturday and bless graduating seniors at Commencement.
(See a photo album from the service here.)
But last Saturday's "ringing out" wasn't for this year's seniors or next year's freshman, but in memory of men from the Class of 1960 who had died before their 50th reunion.
"We wanted a memorial service not to mourn, but to celebrate their lives," said Class of 1960 Class Agent Charlie Quillin.
So the class and their families gathered in the Chapel June 5, the Saturday of this year's Big Bash Reunion, sang "O God Our Help in Ages Past," and Rev. Paul Melzer '60 offered a short prayer, read from Ecclesiasticus, and led the reading of Psalm 34: 1-10, 22. Former Class Agents Jim Price '60 and Fred Scott '60 stood at the podium and took turns reading the names of the 36 men who had died since the class had sat in this very place on Commencement Day years ago.
Then President White rang Caleb Mills' bell.
"It gave me chills," said Reunion Chair Dick Kite '60. "You have to remember, we'd not heard that bell before."
While the bell has been around Wabash for 177 years, it was lost for decades until Professor Peteris Silins re-discovered it in a closet in Yandes Hall in 1971, and Thad Seymour H'78 became the first Wabash President to "ring out" a Wabash class.
Almost 40 years later, President White became the first Wabash president to use the bell during a class reunion's memorial service.
"Gentleman, if you will, stand with me and join me in silence as I take up the bell of Caleb Mills and we together ring out our fallen brothers of the Class of 1960," President White said from the Chapel podium. "Men whom we remember young and strong and full of life, men who, like our best imaginations of ourselves, remain always young, strong, full of life, loving and true, good and lively; men who will always be in our hearts and who remain with us forever and always, our brothers and brave Wabash men."
The President faced first to the north, then to the east, then to the south wall of the Chapel, swinging the bell overhead as tones rose from it like incense.
"To hear that bell consolidated every emotion I was feeling in the Chapel," Kite said. "Three fraternity brothers of mine were on that list they read. And Pat rang the bell so vigorously—I thought he might ring it more mournfully, that it could be maudlin, but it was lively the way he rang it—he captured what we'd imagined when we wanted a celebration of our classmates."
Phil Vincent '60 admitted it was difficult to hear the names of his friends read aloud (Phil had six fraternity brothers among the dead), but said he was moved to hear them spoken again in a place so central their friendship.
The memorial service ended with the singing of "Alma Mater", but the moment that seemed to evoke the strongest emotion among the Class of 1960 was the ringing out of their classmates. As President White said during the ceremony, "It is in the voice of this bell resonating in the hallowed space of the Chapel that we hear our fondest memories and our dreams ring out again."
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Malala Yousufzai a 14-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl campaigner shot by the Taliban had defied threats for years, believing the good work she was doing for her community was her best protection, her father said on Wednesday.
[She] was shot and seriously wounded ... as she was leaving her school in her hometown in the Swat valley...
The Taliban claimed responsibility, saying her promotion of education for girls was pro-Western and she had opposed them.
The citizens of Pakistan are overwhelmingly pissed at the Taliban. They have not only drawn the ire of the citizens but also of the government and the military. She was visited by the head of the Pakistan military who condemned the act.
She is being treated in a military hospital - her condition is still critical but the doctors are cautiously optimistic.
Just another gift of religion.
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...let's thank the gods for their wonderful gifts!
I got a better idea: let's thank the docs and nurses and support staff who are working to keep her alive! That kid has got guts most of us couldn't DREAM of. She deserves the ability to continue to speak out!
I hope she survives and continues to speak out, but the thought that the attack on Malala will incite people to keep their daughters home makes me very bitter.
That kid has got guts most of us couldn't DREAM of.
Bravo to that!
Hate to disagree, but when the Taliban government was thrown out of power in Afghanistan, we initially saw people rejoicing in the streets. So, if they hated them so much, how come those particular warlords haven't disappeared? In fact, Afghani soldiers, after being trained, seemed to be defecting and fighting for them. And, they seem to be gaining strength - both in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Yes, people have expressed their outrage over this. Just as they expressed outrage over a girl having her nose cut off, or another having acid thrown in her face, or stoning to death, all done by these degenerate SOBs. The problem is, outrage has no effect on them, or their behavior, whatsoever.
It's my understanding that the main reason people in Afghanistan support the Taliban is that the government which we support is so horribly corrupt and useless.
I'm glad to hear the public is on her side.
This may lead to the sort of Enlightenment all progressive people could hope for where martyrs are sometimes created by holy men saying God wants to hurt innocent people in the name of the prophet, slay them all and Allah will sort His own. This child is that most precious thing born of man: as another prophet put it, willing to lay down her life for those of others. Only when man understands the truth of Donne's meditations will we realize a quantum theoretical potentiality: infinite and vast connectedness on the subatomic level, not just spacially but in time.
Since I posted this discussion 5 days ago, Malala's story has hit the "front page" in international news - as well it should. She has been transferred to a British hospital - which is the hospital where critical war injuries are sent. She will have world class treatment and , more importantly , she and her family will be free of reprisals from the "religious warriors for Allah" [may 10,000 Camel fleas infest their privates] . I don't think her condition has changed from critical.
My youngest grand daughter is Malala's age and, if she was in Malala's world, she would likely be very similar to Malala - that gives me a chill running up my back.
History has many incidences in which the acts and the fate of a single individual ignites the bomb, the bomb already present in the population but needs the spark.
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Student-Athletes Excited For Ninth Annual Benching For Breast Cancer
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For the past eight years, student-athletes have looked forward to the last day of classes, not because winter break is ever close but because of the enthusiasm that surrounds Benching for Breast Cancer. This year marks the ninth annual event, which will take place on Friday, December 9.
Student-athletes across all teams and years will gather in the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex for a special event that bridges two passions of Crusader student-athletes: working out and helping others. The event is sponsored by HC for a Cure and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and all the proceeds of the event go to benefit Pink Revolution, a Worcester-based breast cancer alliance of dedicated individuals with a unified commitment to those who have been affected by breast cancer. Raising money and awareness for breast cancer research, while dressed in costumes, the Crusaders will be sure to have a memorable night.
With the anticipation building up throughout the day, registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Hart Center. Then, at 5:30 p.m. the benching will begin. In groups of four, student-athletes will form teams and bench their max in the hopes of taking home the prize. Every year, in the middle of the event there is a candlelight ceremony to honor those who are currently battling breast cancer and those who have gone before us in a fight against breast cancer. At the end of the night, a male team and female team winner will be announced based on how much they benched relative to each student's height and weight. In addition to a benching winner, other contests will take place. Awards will be given to best dressed, most enthusiastic team as well as the team that raises the most money.
Head strength and conditioning coach Jeff Oliver has a unique perspective of Benching for Breast Cancer since he has been at Holy Cross since its inception. "Benching for Breast Cancer is one of the most exciting, dynamic hours of fundraising for breast cancer research," said Oliver. "It is an event that not only raises money for a fantastic cause, but celebrates the last day of classes and the charitable and thoughtful nature of the Holy Cross student community. It is a carnival-like atmosphere with a brief and somber pause to remember and honor those who have fought and continue to fight breast cancer."
HC for a Cure co-chair and senior on the track and field team Matthew Liguori knows the importance of the legacy associated with Benching for Breast Cancer. Liguori became involved in HC for a Cure during his freshman year because of teammate Michelle McGahan. Liguori took the reigns of HC for a Cure and Benching for Breast Cancer from McGahan when she graduated. Last year was his first year heading the event and he remembers it as a motivating experience. "To see such a large portion of the student body, faculty and staff at the event is inspiring," said Liguori. Last year was the largest turnout since the event's inception and Liguori hopes to have similar success this year.
Video: 2015 Benching For Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that unfortunately affects countless women each year. As a result many student-athletes know someone that has been affected by it. One special part of the event is the wall set up where students can write names of "Who they bench for." It is a powerful scene to see the several hundred names written up on the wall.
Benching for Breast Cancer signifies an opportunity for student-athletes to come together, uniting over a cause that affects countless people on a day-to-day basis. "It is awesome to see fellow students cheer on one another as they are benching for breast cancer," said senior member of the men's lacrosse team Jack Ortlieb. "The large number of students that participate in this event goes to show the type of people we have here on the hill. It is truly a great experience for everyone involved."
Head baseball coach Greg DiCenzo echoes the electric atmosphere of Benching for Breast Cancer. "Of any college or university in the country, I believe that we have the most dedicated, responsible and caring individuals," said DiCenzo. "This upcoming event perfectly represents these wonderful student-athletes at Holy Cross!"
Drawing together student-athletes from every team, Benching for Breast Cancer is an event that unites the school around a common goal of raising money for breast cancer research. "Everyone has a story of why they come out and show how much they care," said senior track and field runner Allison Maier. "It is amazing to see everyone show up in clever costumes and the overall enthusiasm that everyone brings to the event."
Be sure to be a part of the enthusiasm, strength and hype that will take place on Friday, December 9. The ninth annual Benching for Breast Cancer will prove to be an event you will not want to miss. Go here to register for the event.


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il padrone wrote:ldrcycles wrote:Ok, this is something i see all the time and i just don't get it. My fiancee isn't interested in riding for various reasons, but she has never for a moment mentioned any kind of issue with wearing a helmet. They are available from Big W for $18 so cost and availability can hardly be an impediment.
Here we go again. The topic has been covered numerous times in this thread. Be aware - there was a significant drop-off in cycle use in 1990, about 30% for adults and in excess of 50% for teenagers. You may not see the helmet as a negative - you're an enthusiast, committed to your recreation/transport pursuit. It's all the average folk who don't ride that are put off by the need for a helmet (yes, amongst other things). Just take a look at some videos of European cities and see just who is riding.... and how.
As you can understand, reading through the whole 205 pages here is more than i have time for, so my apologies for not having read previous explanations. I have seen plenty of graphs etc showing the drop off in participation AT THE TIME MHL WAS INTRODUCED, but that was nearly a quarter of a century ago. There are a lot of people such as myself who have grown up knowing nothing else, it is just the way things are that if you are going to ride a bike you must have a helmet.
People don't ride because they are lazy, they consider it beneath them, because they are scared of cars, having to wear a helmet just doesn't enter into it.
I know if i was to ask the people i worked with why they don't commute by bike, the answer would be an almost universal "it's too far".


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With picturesque cottages, white picket fences and a playful personality, Seaside has long been known for its traditional small-town vibe, but a new rental management approach in the town is anything but traditional.
"It's been very positive," said Amy Wise-Coble, general manager of the Homeowner's Collection. "We are hearing that the homeowners' numbers are as good, if not better than they have ever been and guests are extremely happy � they like the feeling of being more directly connected to the owner."
The Homeowner's Collection is a rental management company that works hand-in-hand with the town's cottage owners to professionally and uniquely manage and market about 30 rental cottages, as well as the management of the Seaside Chapel.
After noticing a variety of management companies throughout the Seaside community, one homeowner, Max Watson, had an outside-of-the-box idea � Seaside owners that rent their cottages should own the company that represents them and "better connects them with their valued guests and the expectations they have for a quality Seaside experience."
More than a year of planning later, Wise-Coble told The Sun that the Homeowner's Collection was born. She said the focus of the Homeowner's Collection is to have a greater relationship between owners and guests, while still maintaining the Seaside brand that guests have come to love.
"I have to give so much credit and recognition to this first group of owners, and Max Watson, for their vision," she said. "These owners were willing to be pioneers and write a check because they believed in this concept."
Wise-Coble said this new way of doing business makes sense for homeowners because it allows them to have as much, or as little, control as they want over their rental properties.
"It's almost a great blend of the self-management concept with traditional professional management," she said.
Adding to the guest experience, the Homeowner's Collection features a "Coastal Concierge" service, which basically puts a guest-minded expert at visitors� fingertips.
Two weeks prior to a guest�s arrival, they receive a phone call from the concierge service to discuss any special needs such as cribs or grocery deliveries. A week before arrival, an email is sent to guests with details of their stay, cottage access codes and other information.
Wise-Coble told The Sun that within 30-45 minutes of guests� arrival, the concierge is there to greet them and answer any questions they may have. The concierge will serve as the central point of contact and is on-call for the duration of their stay.
"The idea was to take the traditional front desk model and take it out of the building and into the community," she said. "It's a very personalized service, and it's been very well received by the owners and guests."
For more information about the Homeowner's Collection or to make reservations call (855) 411-1557 or visit www.homeownerscollection.com.
After all of the planning and hard work, Wise-Coble said that the Homeowner's Collection has been a tremendous success so far, and the concept has an opportunity "to be industry changing."
"There is nothing more I would love to prove than that this is a viable business model that can make a big difference for homeowners and their investments," she said. "If there is anybody else doing something like this, we are unaware of it. This is one-of-a-kind."


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As a law-abiding gun owner, I would like to thank you for covering our pro-Constitution pancake breakfast rally in Accord this past Sunday. We need you.
As a law-abiding gun owner, I would like to thank you for covering our pro-Constitution pancake breakfast rally in Accord this past Sunday. We need you.
Michael P. Cassetta
By passing the recent gun control law, the New York state Legislature has proved again that its utter ignorance is surpassed only by its complete stupidity.
As to Gov. Cuomo, listening to his ranting I'm reminded of a passage from Shakespeare's "Macbeth": "a poor player who frets and struts his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more, it's a tale told by an idiot full of a sound and fury signifying nothing."
Do any of these politicians believe that this law will stop any drug dealer, gangbanger, psychopath or other felon from getting the weapon of choice? All this law will do is make criminals out of law-abiding citizens whose only crime if violation of this statute.
Further, I saw nothing exempting police officers. Are they in violation if they exceed the seven-round limit by loading their 15-round Glocks?
Jack Habersberger
New Paltz
The anti-gun progressives argue that 18th-century framers of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights could never have predicted technological advancements, and if they could the Second Amendment certainly wouldn't have been worded so broadly as to protect modern firearms.
Using contra logic, these same progressives argued in Supreme Court in favor of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) citing the commerce clause penned in the Constitution by the same framers. Eighteenth-century commerce, even to Thomas Jefferson, was understood to be the production of tobacco, whiskey and fur trading with Indians.
Applying progressive illogic, the ignorant Founding Fathers couldn't possibly connect single-shot rifles to future semiautomatic rifles but were commerce savants connecting fur trading and whiskey production to a computer-tracked national health-care insurance program impacting 300 million citizens.
It is inconsequential that the progressives' commerce clause argument failed and Obamacare was cleared through the Supreme Court as a tax. What is meaningful and dangerous is the manner in which progressives make their forays into our perfectly worded Constitution. The word revisionist comes to mind.
Fact: In 1803, Thomas Jefferson's secretary owned a 22-shot repeating air rifle. Oops. There goes your primitive weapon argument.
Robert Schaper
A writer from Dingmans Ferry wrote in Sunday's letters to the editor that Americans were tortured in World War II. This was in response to a column about Americans using torture in the movie "Zero Dark Thirty." I grew up in the 1950s and was taught that "Americans don't commit atrocities."
Then in 1964, during basic training, a platoon sergeant qualified that sentence: They try not to. He himself witnessed atrocities toward Japanese prisoners. But overall, they tried not to commit them.
Our treatment of POWs in World War II and Korea won over a lot of enemy troops. In Vietnam, things changed. There were instances of atrocities, usually committed by South Vietnamese soldiers with American advisers watching. This included threatening to throw Viet Cong prisoners out of helicopters if they didn't talk.
Yes, they committed the same atrocities that we condemned the Viet Cong for.
During the Bush II years we said that atrocities were OK if they saved lives. Many Americans have the attitude that if the U.S. does it, it's OK, but if other countries do it, it's wrong.
Ken Mitchell
The future of the Valley View nursing home is a contentious issue. The legislative override, 19-2, provided county funding for Valley View for all of 2013, whereas Diana's budget only provided funding for January. One year of funding was to provide a new commissioner the opportunity to operate the home in a more efficient manner than under OAS/Pascocello.
Unfortunately, Diana has not hired Lawrence LaDue with that same goal in mind. Diana told a YNN reporter, "He knows what he has to do. He has to go there, run the facility. I still have to sell it. I am going to push for this sale immediately. I will close it if I have to."
Diana doesn't care about the findings of the Valley View Investigative Committee or if the OAS/Pascocello sinking ship can be righted. Facts don't matter to Diana. What matters to Diana is selling Valley View, and if he can't sell it, closing it. He needs no legitimate fiscal reasons. He is proceeding with his plan because he thinks he can.
We the people must show him we will not silently accept erroneous figures, fabrications and flimsy excuses, while a deal goes down that has nothing to do with truth or reality.
Give Valley View a chance NOW.
Mary Ann McDonough
In printing the letter from the Ithaca College environmental student regarding hydraulic fracturing (Record, Jan. 19), the Record accorded him the mantle of authority.
But all he and all the other anti-drilling people offer are the same old conjectures and fearful charges we have heard for four years, despite the reports from 20-plus states that have found no contamination of their aquifers, despite the same assertions by the EPA and the positive records of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and other states.
Quoting the letter: "Nine-year-olds heard both sides of the issue" (that's doubtful); "Jobs are toxic"; "Fracking will make climate change worse" (come again?); "Gas will run out during their lifetime, leaving them only with a poisonous mess." These are children's unreasoning fears, but really no different from those of unreasoning adults, like Yoko Ono and son, who seem to be attempting to justify a somewhat useless lifestyle and fearful for their upstate property.
One hopes that Gov. Cuomo listens to the experts in geology and hydrology and not play actors and the uninformed. This state with high unemployment and an unfriendly-to-business reputation needs the economic boost.
Edward Allees
The New York State Constitution gives towns the power to restrict all sorts of development, including gas drilling, but you'd never know it from reading the Town of Callicoon's Draft Comprehensive Plan.
More than 40 towns in New York state have already passed local ordinances that prohibit fracking, but you wouldn't know this either if you relied on the guidance in the Callicoon plan. It simply says the town "could experience natural gas drilling in the future" as if it has no more control over allowing fracking than it does over the weather.
Residents of the town deserve an honest plan that clearly states the town has the right to zone out fracking if it chooses to do so. And because most of the residents have made it clear they want to protect the rural character of the town and don't want fracking, the plan should clearly state that giant well pads, thousands of diesel trucks and millions of gallons of toxic chemicals have no place in our rural community.
A public hearing on this plan will be held on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Town of Callicoon Town Hall.
Jill Wiener
Callicoon Center
Your page 13 coverage of the Benghazi congressional hearings, Jan. 24 edition, as well as the dismissive coverage by the mainstream media once again demonstrates the lack of integrity in American journalism. Could the lack of interest in the news story be that the investigation of four American deaths demonstrates the dishonesty and incompetence of the Obama/Clinton foreign policy?
I wonder if the coverage would be different if it were a Republican administration?
We the people are subjected daily to feeding-frenzy reporting about less significant (what did he know and when did he know it?) issues from Joe Paterno to Lance Armstrong to Manti Te'o and his imaginary girlfriend.
Why doesn't the media care that our secretary of state asks what difference it makes to know why our ambassador and three other Americans were abused and murdered? Does the media really want an underinformed electorate that doesn't understand how disingenuous this president is?
Patrick J. DeLuca
I've lived on Egbertson Road all my life, but over the years the traffic has gotten worse on Route 207 and Egbertson Road. On Jan. 24, the Fire Department was called to yet another accident on the end of Egbertson Road and 207, and this is what made me write.
What is it going to take for the state and the Town of Hamptonburgh to do more than just lowering the speed on 207? I have petitions from 2002 that were given to the town's highway supervisor, and no one got back to me.
What is needed is a traffic light. Any person living in the area can tell you that something more than a speed zone is needed in this dangerous intersection.
Anna Sutherland
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Verdict, The (UK - DVD R2)
Scott McKenzie checks out this release of the Paul Newman courtroom classic...
Paul Newman plays Frank Galvin, an alcoholic lawyer who tours the funerals of Boston pretending to be friends of the deceased looking for potential clients. He thinks his luck has changed when he gets handed a medical negligence case that everyone involved thinks will be settled out of court for a tidy sum. The problem comes when Galvin visits his client, who is in a permanent vegetative state, and suddenly finds himself with a conscience. He takes it on himself to fight the case, which brings him up against the church and their team of highly paid lawyers.
The Verdict was nominated for five Oscars and five Golden Globes but the cast and crew walked away from both of the 1983 ceremonies with nothing to show for their efforts. Four years later, Paul Newman received the best actor Oscar for The Color of Money but his performance in The Verdict is without a doubt one of his strongest in a long line of memorable characters. The screenplay by David Mamet provided a framework for Newman to develop a character that is both charming and repellent in equal quantities. From ad-libbed jokes to small details like using breath freshener to rid him of the smell of alcohol, Newman created the mannerisms and expanded on a character that he knew he wanted to play from the moment he read the script.
It's not just Paul Newman who lights up the screen either. The cast is filled with fine performances, including the always wonderful James Mason as the defence lawyer and it's great to see him and Newman going head to head in the court scenes. Charlotte Rampling is perfect as the mysterious femme fatale and Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men alumnus Jack Warden threatens to steal scenes from the headline star as his assistant Mickey.
Mamet's screenplay was the first draft delivered to producers Richard D Zanuck and David Brown and it was originally rejected, most of all because it ended before the verdict was announced. Needless to say, that didn't sit well with the producers of a film called The Verdict so they commissioned more writers to pen their own versions. In the DVD commentary Sidney Lumet says that each subsequent version got worse and worse. He had previously read Mamet's version and suggested using it, with the producers agreeing as long as he wrote a 'proper' ending. As it turns out everyone involved made the right decisions, because the screenplay finds suspense at every possible opportunity and works with strong themes of religion and redemption without ever being preachy or sentimental.
Lumet's direction is also something to behold. His long takes and wide shots wouldn't have been possible if every member of the cast and crew hadn't done their jobs perfectly and their use is refreshing in a genre that is usually identifiable by fast editing and close-ups, especially during cross-examination scenes. He doesn't cut or move the camera for the sake of it, instead allowing the actors to portray their characters without interference. This is most apparent in Paul Newman's summation which takes place in one very long wide take.
The Verdict is a compelling film and should be considered on a par with To Kill a Mockingbird, Anatomy of a Murder and other classic courtroom dramas. It is a film made by professionals at the top of their game and shows an incredible amount of originality in a genre that by definition follows a very strict structure.
This release of The Verdict comes with an anamorphic 16:9 picture that is unfortunately rather grainy, most of all during the opening '20th Century Fox' graphic. There are also scratches and dirt on the picture but they are generally small and not noticeable enough to impair the viewing experience. Director of photography Andrzej Bartkowiak based the lighting on the paintings of Caravaggio, hence the large areas of shadow in the film and they stand up quite well. While the picture quality is by no means perfect, it presents the cleverly lit scenes satisfactorily.
The audio quality is similar to the video: acceptable without ever being impressive. The stereo track isn't given much chance to show off, since music is used sparingly in The Verdict and there are not really any effects that would demand directional sound. However, dialogue is clear and the impressive score is free from interference.
The feature comes with a commentary track that is advertised as 'Sidney Lumet with Paul Newman' but in reality, we get Lumet for almost all of the film and Paul Newman's comments are edited in about ten minutes before the end. He doesn't say too much and duplicates things he says in the documentaries on the second disc. That said, Lumet's commentary is filled with interesting facts. For example, the opening scene with Frank Galvin playing pinball in a bar is based on Lumet's own experiences of being depressed. He would play a game at the beginning of the day to see how the fates were treating him and base his expectations for the day on his score.
Three featurettes make up the bulk of the extras on disc two: 'Paul Newman: The Craft of Acting', 'Sidney Lumet: The Craft of Directing' and 'Milestones in Cinema History: The Verdict'. All three featurettes include interviews that appear to be from the same sessions and go into detail about the genesis of the project and how the director and main star prepared for the film. Most interesting is the fact that Lumet uses a rehearsal approach more akin to television or stage productions, whereby he makes the cast run through the entire film to make sure everyone knows their lines and actions before production begins.
'The Making of The Verdict' is a promotional featurette from 1982 and is of more value as a nostalgia piece than as an in-depth documentary about the production. 'Hollywood Backstories: The Verdict' is an episode of a US network TV show and goes into the same details as the other documentaries in a more tabloid style. It's worth noting that David Mamet is conspicuous by his absence in all of the featurettes and we never get an impression of his view on the final production. A stills gallery and the original theatrical trailer finish off the extras.
The Verdict is a classic film and is an essential watch for anyone with an interest in courtroom genres or fans of Sidney Lumet, Paul Newman and James Mason because it surely ranks among the finest work by all three of them. This release is the best DVD version available and while not quite reaching the same high quality of some recent Cinema Reserve releases, is still a package worthy of your hard-earned cash.
Review by Scott McKenzie
Aftermath Member Join Date: March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 172
you can get this for 8.99 on the HMV website too!
scottmck Contributor Join Date: April 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 393
Aftermath wrote: you can get this for 8.99 on the HMV website too!
I believe it comes in a cool metal case as well. The screener discs didn't though
I believe it comes in a cool metal case as well. The screener discs didn't though
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 19th March 2007
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: PAL
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Commentary with Paul Newman and Sidney Lumet, The Making of The Verdict, Paul Newman: The Craft of Acting, Sidney Lumet: The Craft of Directing, Milestones in Cinema History, Hollywood Backstories, Stills Gallery, Theatrical Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Paul Newman, James Mason, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, Milo O'Shea
Genre: Drama
Length: 122 minutes
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Fernandez's dominance yields April hardware
MIAMI -- Every time Jose Fernandez takes the mound, something special may happen. When you string a bunch of starts together, you have the makings of a collective award.
On Monday, Fernandez received just that.View Full Game Coverage
MIAMI -- Every time Jose Fernandez takes the mound, something special may happen. When you string a bunch of starts together, you have the makings of a collective award.
On Monday, Fernandez received just that.View Full Game Coverage
Fernandez, the Marlins' ace, was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for April.
In six March/April outings, Fernandez went 4-1 and led the Majors with 55 strikeouts. He was tied for third among NL pitchers in wins, while his 1.59 ERA (seven earned runs in 39 2/3 innings) was the fourth-best mark in the league.
Fernandez ranked fourth among qualifying pitchers in batting average against (.174) while walking just eight to post a 6.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio (sixth best in the NL).
"What could you really say about that month that he had?" Miami manager Mike Redmond said. "That was really unbelievable. Everybody at the beginning of the year was wondering how this guy was going to do in his second season. He pretty much answered that."
After becoming only the second pitcher to earn an Opening Day victory after winning the Rookie of the Year Award the previous season, Fernandez was named co-Player of the Week for the first week of the season.
At home, Fernandez takes his game to an even higher level, as he went 3-0 with a 0.33 ERA (one earned run in 27 2/3 innings).
For his career, he is 12-0 in 20 starts at Marlins Park.
Fernandez, 21, gave praise to catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, his teammates and coaching staff.
"It means a lot," the hard-throwing right-hander said. "And the way we're playing, it's even better. I told Salty this is his accomplishment. This is the team's accomplishment. This is the coaches' accomplishment. It's exciting."
Twice in 2013, Fernandez was the NL Rookie of the Month (July and August). This is his first Pitcher of the Month award.
In the American League, Oakland's Sonny Gray received the top pitching honor.
During his impressive first month, Fernandez set a club record for consecutive home starts without a loss to begin a career. It's the second time that's occurred in the modern era. David Palmer went 12-0 for Montreal in his first 21 home starts from 1979-84.
With Fernandez at the top of the rotation, the Marlins are starting to get on a roll. The team feels better days are ahead.
"Hopefully, there are going to be a lot more individual accomplishments, and a lot more team accomplishments," Fernandez said.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Some of the strangest looks I get are from people who just don't get why I would make my own laundry detergent. I've written about this before on my blog at EverydayCheapskate.com, but for those of you who aren't convinced, I'd like another chance to change your mind.
Cost. You're not surprised that this would be first on my list. In my own unscientific way, I have done exhaustive research on this. When a bottle of Tide or ALL laundry detergent promises "82 Loads," consider the fine print. Realistically, you have to cut that number of loads in half if you have a high-capacity washer.
My research has determined that, on average, regularly priced laundry detergent costs from $.35 to $.50 per load of laundry. That may not sound like much to you until you consider that you can make your own detergent for about $.03 to $.05 per load.
Performance. My homemade detergent just works, and that's saying a lot coming from a laundry stickler like myself. And I know exactly what's in it, too.
My whites come out white, colors are bright, and all my laundry is super clean. This homemade version is low-sudsing, which makes it perfect for the high-efficiency (HE) washers.
Time. There is another factor in play with anything homemade, and that's time. As I wrote about last year, I was very excited to find a super fast and super easy homemade laundry detergent recipe at a fun blog, OneGoodThingbyJillee.com.
The recipe uses one of DPL's favorite products — Blue Dawn Ultra — in place of Fels Naptha bar soap. And this requires no cooking and is low-sudsing.
3 tablespoons borax
3 tablespoons washing soda
2 tablespoons Blue Dawn Ultra
Find a 1-gallon container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour in the borax, washing soda and liquid Dawn. Add two cups of very hot water. Apply the lid and shake until the soda and borax have dissolved. Now, fill the container with cold water. Reapply the lid and label the container. To use: Add 1 to 2 cups to each load of laundry depending on the size and soil levels.
This recipe multiplies well, so I make 3 gallons using this conversion, which is slightly more concentrated:
3/4 cup borax
3/4 cup washing soda
3/4 cup Blue Dawn Ultra
I have experimented with the amount to use in my high-efficiency, high-capacity, heavy-duty LG Wave Force washer. I started with 2 cups for a full load (this detergent is not thick — actually it is quite thin and watery). However, I noticed that clothes were ending up slightly stiff and scratchy, a good indication that the soap had not been rinsed out. So I cut back and found that with my converted 3-gallon recipe, 1 to 1 1/2 cups works perfectly. For smaller loads, I cut back accordingly.
I am over the moon about this recipe because it is fast, easy and super-effective.
Mary Hunt is founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com.
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Taylor Swift & Lorde Are a Pair of Super Silly Besties in NYC!
Taylor Swift and Lorde get super silly as they encounter photographers on Sunday afternoon (March 9) in New York City.
The 24-year-old entertainer and 17-year-old singer/songwriter did some sightseeing that day in the Big Apple.
Lorde and Taylor previously hung out together late last month for a fun beach day.
Lorde has a string of shows at the Roseland Ballroom beginning tomorrow through this coming Wednesday in New York City. Perhaps Taylor is catching Lorde live in concert!
10+ pictures inside of Taylor Swift and Lorde getting silly in New York City…