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Muslim Brotherhood offices set on fire in Egypt in protest at presidents new powers that mean he is above the law
Offices belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood in several Egyptian cities have been set on fire in protest against President Mohammed Morsi's latest decrees.
State TV says Morsi opponents set fire to the offices in the Suez Canal cities of Suez, Port Said and Ismailia.
Clashes also erupted between the two sides in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, the southern city of Assiut and in Giza, the sister city of the capital. In Alexandria, Morsi opponents hurled stones at Brotherhood supporters outside a mosque and stormed a nearby office of the group.
The clashes came a day after Morsi announced sweeping new powers for himself, putting himself above judicial oversight.
Fires were started at Muslim Brotherhood offices across Egypt including Alexandria, pictured
Egyptian opponents of President Mohamed Morsi break into the office of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria
President Mohammed Morsi's policies are driving a wedge between religious and democracy groups
Many anti-Morsi campaigners believe the president is similar to former president Hosni Mubarak
An injured protester is taken to a field hospital in Tahrir Square during today's protests
A poster depicts Morsi as a Pharaoh during a rally in Garden City, Cairo
The move has divided the country and people for and against the reforms made by the Islamist president have gathered in places such as Tahrir Square and near the presidential palace.
Morsi also has power to take measures to protect the revolution - rules that rights groups say are like new emergency laws.
Riding high on U.S. and international praise for mediating a Gaza cease-fire, Mohammed Morsi put himself above oversight and gave protection to the Islamist-led assembly writing a new constitution from a looming threat of dissolution by court order.
But the move is likely to fuel growing public anger that he and his Muslim Brotherhood are seizing too much power.
In what was interpreted by rights activists as a de facto declaration of emergency law, one of Morsi's decrees gave him the power to take 'due measures and steps' to deal with any 'threat' to the revolution, national unity and safety or anything that obstructs the work of state institutions.
Morsi was only elected to the top job a matter of months ago
Morsi framed his decisions as necessary to protect the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak nearly two years ago and to cement the nation's transition to democratic rule.
Many activists, including opponents of the Brotherhood, criticize the judiciary as packed with judges and prosecutors sympathetic to Mubarak. Brotherhood supporters accuse the courts of trying to block their agenda.
'He had to act to save the country and protect the course of the revolution,' said one of Morsi's aides, Pakinam al-Sharqawi, speaking on Al-Jazeera.
'It is a major stage in the process of completing the January 25th revolution,' she said, alluding to the starting day of last year's uprising against Mubarak.
In a nod to revolutionary sentiment, Morsi also ordered the retrial of Mubarak and top aides on charges of killing protesters during the uprising.
He also created a new 'protection of the revolution' judicial body to swiftly carry out the prosecutions.
But he did not order retrials for lower-level police acquitted of such killings, another widespread popular demand that would disillusion the security forces if carried out.
Liberal politicians immediately criticized the decrees as dictatorial and destined to divide a nation already reeling from months of turmoil following Mubarak's ouster.
Some said they exceeded the powers once enjoyed by Mubarak.
Pro-Mursi protesters chant slogans as they praise a new decree issued yesterday
Mursi decreed that he was above the judiciary meaning that courts will not be able to challenge his decisions
Security forces sit at a blockade in a street leading to the Egyptian parliament and Tahrir Square
'Morsi today usurped all state powers & appointed himself Egypt's new pharaoh,' pro-reform leader Mohamed ElBaradei wrote on Twitter. 'A major blow to the revolution that could have dire consequences.'
ElBaradei later addressed a news conference flanked by other prominent politicians from outside the Brotherhood, including two presidential candidates who ran against Morsi, Amr Moussa and Hamdeen Sabahi.
They pledged to cooperate to force Morsi to rescind his assumption of greater powers. 'We will work together as Egyptians until we achieve the goals of our revolution,' said ElBaradei, a former director of the U.N.'s nuclear agency and Nobel peace laureate.
Security and military forces were today deployed outside the key state institutions
They called for mass protests Friday to demand the dissolution of the declarations. The audience interrupted the press conference, chanting 'Down with the Guide's rule,' referring to the Supreme Guide of Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood group, Mohammed Badie.
The prospect of large rival protests involving Morsi's opponents and supporters in Cairo on Friday raises the likelihood of clashes.
Thousands from the rival camps were already out on the streets of Cairo late Thursday in an increasingly charged atmosphere.
A crowd of Brotherhood supporters massed outside the Supreme Court building and offices of the prosecutor general - whom Morsi removed in Thursday's edict.
They chanted slogans for 'the cleansing of the judiciary,' shouting, 'The people support the president's decisions.' Leading Brotherhood member Mohammed el-Beltagi, attending the rally, singled out several critics of Morsi from among the ranks of the judiciary for criticism.
Meanwhile, blocks away near Tahrir Square, hundreds of demonstrators held a fourth straight day of protests against Morsi and the Brotherhood. 'Brotherhood is banned from entry,' declared a large banner at the protest.
Wael Ghonim, an icon of the anti-Mubarak uprising, rejected Morsi's decisions, arguing the president could have protected the revolution without concentrating so much power in his hands.
'The revolution was not staged in search for a benign dictator, there is a difference between revolutionary decisions and dictatorial decisions. God is the only one whose decisions are not questioned.'
The Egyptian leader decreed that all decisions he has made since taking office in June and until a new constitution is adopted and a new parliament is elected cannot be appealed in court or by any other authority. Parliamentary elections are not likely before next spring.
The decree also barred the courts from dissolving the controversy-plagued assembly writing the new constitution. Several courts have been looking into lawsuits demanding the panel be disbanded.
An Egyptian protester chants slogans and holds a cross and a Quran in Tahrir Square
Protests were taking place today across Cairo after noon prayers had finished
The Brotherhood and Morsi allies who dominate the assembly have pushed to give the draft an Islamist slant that opponents fear would marginalize women and minority Christians, infringe on personal liberties and even give Muslim clerics a say in lawmaking.
Liberal and Christian members withdrew from the assembly during the past week to protest what they say is the hijacking of the process by Morsi's allies.
Morsi on Thursday extended by two months, until February, the deadline for the assembly to produce a draft, apparently to give members more time to iron out their differences.
He also barred any court from dissolving the Islamist-led upper house of parliament, a largely toothless body that has also faced court cases.
The president made most of the changes Thursday in a declaration amending an interim constitution that has been in effect since shortly after Mubarak's fall and has over time become a ramshackle patchwork.
The military, which took power after Mubarak, set the precedent for the executive unilaterally issuing constitutional changes, which it did several times during its 16-month rule.
The moves come as Morsi basks in lavish praise from President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for mediating an end to eight days of fighting between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers. Clinton was in Cairo on Wednesday, when she held extensive talks with Morsi.
Morsi not only holds executive power, he also has legislative authority after a previous court ruling just before he took office on June 30 dissolved the powerful lower house of parliament, which was led by the Brotherhood.
With two branches of power in his hands, Morsi effectively took away many prerogatives of the third, the judiciary.
The provision for a retrial of Mubarak appeared to be a gesture to public opinion. The decree called for 'new investigations and trials' against those who held 'political or executive' positions in the old regime and who are accused of killing protesters.
Mubarak was convicted in June to life in prison for failing to stop the killing of protesters during last year's uprising against his rule, but many Egyptians were angered that he wasn't convicted of actually ordering the crackdown and that his security chief, Habib el-Adly, was not sentenced to death.
Several top police commanders were acquitted, and Mubarak and his sons were found not guilty of corruption charges.
But the decree would not mean retrials for the dozens of lower-level police officers who have been acquitted or received suspended sentences in trials for killing protesters - verdicts that have outraged many Egyptians. That exclusion will guarantee Morsi the loyalty of the powerful but hated police force.
Morsi on Thursday also fired the country's top prosecutor, Abdel-Maguid Mahmoud. A Mubarak-era appointee, Mahmoud has faced widespread accusations that his office did a shoddy job collecting evidence against Mubarak, el-Adly and the police in trials.
Morsi first fired Mahmoud in October but had to rescind his decision when he found that the powers of his office do not empower him to do so.
So on Thursday, he decreed that the prosecutor general could serve in office only for four years, with immediate effect on Mahmoud, who had held the post since 2006. Morsi replaced Mahmoud with Talaat Abdullah, a career judge, and swiftly swore him in.
Thursday's decisions were read on state television by Morsi's spokesman, Yasser Ali. In a throwback to the days of the authoritarian Mubarak and his predecessors Anwar Sadat and Gamal Abdel-Nasser, the television followed up with a slew of nationalist songs.


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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
In Defense of THE MIST
I had caught it a while back on cable and not given it my full attention, mainly due to all the mediocre feedback I had read about it on the web. The main thing that struck me then was Marcia Gay Harden's amazing performance, but other than that, I didn't really watch it closely enough to make an informed decision. But just last night, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my dad, my Obi-Wan Kenobi of horror, to watch it, since he had just purchased the double-disc deluxe edition.
Now, he may have been a horror fan since the days when Vincent Price was a hot new prospect, but even still, Dad and I haven't always agreed (his adoration of Wrong Turn 2, for example). So I was a little skeptical. But nearly two hours later, and I was scratching my head wondering why everyone had been so damn hard on this movie.
I mean, look, it's not anything that's going to change your life. We're not talking something in a category with the likes of [REC], Inside, Drag Me to Hell or Let the Right One In here. But this movie deserves a lot more praise than it got. It's a well made, very well acted horror film, which I'd put on a par with something like 30 Days of Night, another highly enjoyable flick that I felt was far too strongly maligned.
You would think that with the endless barrage of mind-numbing remakes, sequels and garbage aimed at high school moviegoers, that we would be able to better appreciate a decent movie when we got one. Am I lowering my standards? I don't think so. Rather, I think everyone else's may be just a bit too high.
Maybe we expect too much of our movie experiences sometimes, I don't know. Maybe it's the very low expectations I had going into this movie. Whatever the case, I had fun with it. As he has in the past, Darabont has a fine handle on Stephen King's material. Does it pack the emotional punch of something like The Shawshank Redemption or The Green Mile? Hell no, but that's a shortcoming of the vast majority of horror movies in general--they are so bound up in evoking fear that they don't have much left for stirring up other emotions (that's a subject for another post). This was Darabont's first crack at a King horror story, and I think he did a fine job.
Thomas Jane, one of the most underrated actors around, is terrific in the lead role, knowing just when to underplay it, and when to turn on the teeth-rattling emotion. I've already praised Harden, but I'll do it again. What's funny is I had just seen her 20 years younger (and infinitely hotter) in Miller's Crossing the night before, so I've kind of been discovering what a killer actress she is this week. There are also impressive supporting performances from Toby Jones (Karl Rove in W.) as a pistol-packing grocer, William "I can be a friend to you" Sadler as an unstable good ol' boy, Frances Sternhagen (a veteran of King's Misery and Golden Years) as a badass schoolmarm, and Brian Libby (a Darabont regular) as a biker with some of the best lines in the movie.
As for the effects, much has been made of the supposedly unconvincing CGI creatures, and I've got to take a stand here as well. There's nothing that annoys me more than bad/lazy CGI. But this isn't it. Does it look 100% real? No. But when did we all become such special effects snobs? Granted, there are a lot of times in film when practical effects would be much more convincing than CGI. But creature effects in particular have always been tough to pull off, since the dawn of cinema.
I mean, as much as we all drool over the work of Ray Harryhausen, Willis O'Brien and the like, are any of us going to say that their creations looked 100% real? Heck, no! Rather, it was their engaging, "pseudo-reality" that endeared them to us--their "cool factor", for lack of a better term. So why, all of a sudden, do we all demand 100% perfect reality from our special effects in this age of CGI? Why have our expectations changed? Maybe it's all the bad CGI out there that has soured us on the practice as a whole. For my money, the creature work in The Mist is highly effective and did NOT commit that one mortal sin of bad effects, which is to take me out of the movie.
The sense of dread is well-represented, as is the social breakdown that occurs within the group--in fact, that element reminded me in parts of Romero at his best. The gore is suitably shocking. And the ending, although different from King's novella, packs a hell of an emotional wallop, thanks largely to Jane. I'll go on the record as saying that the revised ending is one of the things that makes the movie, since so often King's downfall is that he doesn't know how to wrap things up. And although I wasn't a fan of the unnecessary explanation given for the creatures, I did enjoy the Lovecraftian nod, especially that gigantic Cthulhu-like thing that makes a brief cameo.
In short, The Mist is an enjoyable monster movie. It's got Darabont's polish, and King's sinister world view. And considering the batting average of most horror films based on King's work, I think we all need to ease up on it just a bit. It may not be earthshattering or anything, but I could think of far worse ways to spend an average weeknight.
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I agree with you. I also enjoyed this movie too. It's not the best I've ever seen, but by no far, it's not the worst either. It was the ending of this movie that really got me!
- August 11, 2009 at 11:32 AM
- Vigor Mortis said...
I have to say that my biggest problem with the movie is a philosophical one: it is moralist and .. er, evil.. but not in a good way.
If you look at it, the story seems to have Marcia Gay Harden as a villain, but the movie states the opposite by confirming all the things her characters says.
This ridiculously religious moral view of hers is the view of the film. It might not be Darabont's intention, but it comes out that way. - August 11, 2009 at 11:57 AM
- Court said...
Fantastic review! I completely agree with you 100%. I love the original story, and I thought Darabont really did it justice. The new ending was heartbreaking and terrible, but it was amazing.
I saw this movie in the theater, but I didn't see the end properly until dvd, because some moron got a phone call right in the scene where they're all in the car. The entire theater practically rose up as one to kill him, and he had no idea why. I will never forget that. - August 11, 2009 at 12:01 PM
- gord said...
I always thought that the ending (the book's is infinitely better) was contrived and a real groan inducer, but other than that, it was decent.
- August 11, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Stuart Conover said...
I couldn't agree with you more on this. I was actually a bit shocked by all the disappointment felt on this movie since the group of friends that I went with were all happy with how the movie turned out.
From our hatred of Mrs. Carmody (to the applause at her last scene) to the very end of th emovie we all had a good time. The pacing was quick enough to keep you entertained but not too quick to overlook both plot and character development. The acting was perfect all around (Even though Marcia Harden really did steal every scene she was in as Mrs. Carmody.)
Overall, just a good movie. (As you said not one of the genre defining greats but worth a watch for enjoyment's sake.) - August 11, 2009 at 12:07 PM
- Unknown said...
I haven't seen it yet but my thought has always been, if I enjoy it, that makes it a good movie. This one sounds enjoyable.
- August 11, 2009 at 12:08 PM
- Ryan Coddington said...
I'm glad to see someone else defending this movie. I was put off by it initially due to my sister stating she absolutely hated it, and seeing other people's reactions. So I didn't catch it until it hit DVD. But I still stand by this flick, as a great horror movie. As stated above, I think the biggest factor contributing to many people's distaste was the ending. Yet I feel that was one of its strongest parts. Great review.
- August 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM
- B-Sol said...
The new ending is, indeed, one of the strongest things about the movie, in my opinion. A crushing downer? Yes, but does this make it bad?? I can be a real softy at times, but I was super impressed at the nerve it took to pull of this ending.
- August 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM
- FakeShemp said...
alright, time for King apologist and sometimes Darabont fan to speak.
I love the story. All time top ten King. The movie does it's best to capture said story and often does, if not a tad flat. A problem I blame on Darabont is the stageyness of it. I understand most of it takes place in one setting, but it was never really cinematic for me (Hard Candy, a movie where 2 people sit in a apartment and talk, is infinitley more cinematic).
For the people bitching about the cgi, I was one. BUT not because it was bad, but unnecessary most of the time. Frank shows too much. There needed to less. Lets remember that you don't even see the shark in Jaws FOREVER and it rackets up suspense like a expletive deleted. Leave me a bit to the imagination.
The ending, I despise. I don't wanna know. That's the glory of Kings original novella. End it in the parking lot (which I believe was a TAD darker scene) and let me wonder. It doesn't help that the person I saw it with leaned over to me and said (SPOILER)
"It would be hilarious for the mist to roll away and everything is back to normal"
2 seconds before it happened. It's nice to see a studio be willing to release a ending with those consequences in this day and age. That's the part I didn't need. Let him do his deed and then fade to expletive deleted already!!! Don't say HA HA really loudly.
That said, I do enjoy the movie, but I find it's flaws very upsetting to my love of the story and it's interpretation.
I also did not enjoy Darabont's The Green Mile. Like Shawshank, it absolutely faithful to a great story. Unlike Shawshank, it doesn't all need to be there. King's story works wonderfully as a novel. The thing about adapting a book to the screen, is knowing how to make it work in 24 frames a second. Not everything that works in the novel is gonna work in this new format. Lose the bookendings of the film (something that works gangbusters in the novel) and you may approach a movie that works. But with those on each end (and some in the middle? I don't remember), the movie becomes long and drawn out.
Unlike The Mist, I don't enjoy Green Mile at all and thinks it's a mess of a film. - August 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM
- FakeShemp said...
oh, and don't get me started by the worst use of score possibly in cinema history.
- August 11, 2009 at 12:48 PM
I loved THE MIST (both as a novella & a movie). It was a good old-fashioned "Monster Movie", of which we need more. I suspect the reason it was trounced by many critics is that is failed to satisfy their specific expectations --not enough blood/guts for the gorehounds perhaps? I also suspect that it failed because far too many movie-goes have such a limited attention span & unless there is continuous action (see TRANSFORMERS) they fail to grasp any of the films more subtle & introspective drama.
I enjoyed the new ending (though I would have liked to have seen more time pass between Jane's mercy killings & the final revelation). It was one of those endings that (like WATCHMEN) played better in a modern film than when the original story was written. It added much more emotional impact.
I will continue to defend this film (as well as Mr. King's STORM OF THE CENTURY) as I would gladly shell out the money to more like them. - August 11, 2009 at 1:01 PM
- Mr. Chris said...
King said during a press screening:
"Frank wrote a new ending that I loved. It is the most shocking ending ever and there should be a law passed stating that anybody who reveals the last 5 minutes of this film should be hung from their neck until dead."
If the ending is good enough for the author, who are we to argue with him?
To address another post about the moral view of the film, I think it is a good example of "He helps those who help themselves." Praying in the back of the store is not helping yourself. The woman that took off in the beginning and survived... SHE helped herself and her children.
Ms. Carmody IS the human villain in the film. I mean, she wanted to sacrifice a child! She was just as bad (I actually think worse) as the monsters.
Her view was not the view of the film, it was a comment on blind faith and devotion and how dangerous not thinking for yourself or having self preservation instincts can get you killed. - August 11, 2009 at 1:58 PM
- Steve Ring said...
I didn't think the ending was all that stupendous. I mean, the little kid died in Cujo, too, so what's the big deal? I would have gone somewhere else with the end, though the giant creature was nifty and the army coming in wasn't a problem. And if he'd had the freedom to cut the clumsy instant cult stuff out (and he did admirably well with it), just think of all the neat stuff that could have filled that part of the movie out.
It was a good movie but it's hard to make a great movie with Stephen King looking over your shoulder. - August 11, 2009 at 2:08 PM
- Frank White said...
I'd say King liking the new ending counts against it. I've never been a fan of his endings (for long fiction at least). Climactic explosions are far too common.
He should really be relegated to writing short stories and movie premises. - August 11, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- Johnny said...
I LOVE The Mist and i'm glad some people out there agree with me. I always have a great time watching that movie and it almost feels like i'm right there in the supermarket with those characters. Have you watched it in black and white? I think I actually prefer it that way and it comes off as essentially a whole different experience. Not to mention, the CGI looks a lot better in B & W.
Nuff said. - August 11, 2009 at 2:21 PM
- B-Sol said...
I have heard about that black&white thing, haven't tried. And I will play devil's advocate for a second and say that it is a bit odd how the creature spares Miss Carmody like that--almost does make it seem like her crazy rants are correct. Just for split-second, anyway.
- August 11, 2009 at 2:24 PM
My main complaint was with the creature design (Bernie Wrightson had something to do with it, if memory serves)... many of the bugs looked cartoony, whereas most of the bugs in your garden are scary as hell when you look at them with a microscope (try it some time). When they stayed in the mist, it was terrific.
- August 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
- FakeShemp said...
Dearest Mr. Chris, just because a author of something says something doesn't mean it's true. King didn't write the ending of the film, so there for has no say on how it effects his novella, which in and of itself is a completely different medium. Unlike Lucas (who I know is your go to guy in this argument, which is wrong also), King didn't go back and change his art. So it stands, and it is subjective. He may, I don't have too. Plus, mu biggest beef isn't the bleak ending, it's the fact that it's the fact that this almost engrossing movie comes down to what is basically a one liner. A bleak one liner, but still obviously a in your face moment. Had it ended 2 seconds earlier after it's supposed bleak ending, I think it would have worked.
- August 11, 2009 at 2:43 PM
- FakeShemp said...
DLR or DRL or whatever: "When they stayed in the mist, it was terrific."
Yes. They showed too much. To me it's not about the cartoony. - August 11, 2009 at 2:46 PM
- Jeff Allard said...
Thanks for giving a shout-out to a great movie - one that in almost every regard exceeded my high expectations.
- August 11, 2009 at 3:46 PM
- Unknown said...
I really enjoyed this film as well and felt that it was intelligently written, scary and actually took the time to develop characters that you grew to care about so that when bad things started happening to them you actually gave a crap about their respective fates... something that can't be said about a lot of horror films nowadays which seem to feature cardboard cut-out characterization and weak scripts (I'm thinking mostly of Michael Bay-produced remakes).
I also thought that the use of hand-held camerawork was a nice touch and gave the film an edgy intensity and you-are-there kind of feel. I'm glad you singled out Thomas Jane. He is quite underrated and very, very good in this film. I really felt for him at the end. What a punch-to-the-gut ending. - August 11, 2009 at 4:34 PM
- Stuart Conover said...
Now I haven't read it... in the novel does Mrs. Carmody also say the common King mantra- "My life for you"
- August 11, 2009 at 5:32 PM
- Unknown said...
That huge creature at the end they see creeps me out.
- August 11, 2009 at 5:33 PM
I wanted to love this movie, I really did. I'm a huge fan of director Frank Darabont, and The Shawshank Redemption (1994) ranks as one of my all-time favorite films. Unfortunately The Mist misses the mark; it works as neither an all-out giant monster movie, nor is it a convincing suspense drama. Two film styles are in conflict here and because Darabont never does make up his mind which one he is selling, both fail.
Case in point, the overtly melodramatic score used towards the end; beautiful, haunting, but entirely out of place. The music belongs in a Holocaust picture. I couldn't help thinking, "where's Schindler?"
There are moments of genuine tension, and the special effects are fantastic, but none of this is enough to carry off the whole movie, no matter how well executed. The drama is over-dramatic, and comes off as silly, not riveting or convincing. This would have been great in a giant monster movie; for that I say go all out. In that case over-the-top works and The Mist could have been that movie. Instead, Darabont punctuates the action with sequences of melodrama trying to bring it back to a "serious" film. It doesn't work.
The best horror tales often reveal something about human nature and King's classic story is no different. In it he shows us that the real horror is not what lies waiting in the mist, but rather 'the group' when it's out of control. Think Lord of the Flies -- Golding would agree that under the right conditions we are only ever one step away from our most primal selves. In the novella, King is quite good at getting this across without preaching it. In the film however, Darabont forgoes subtlety to the point of taking the theme and hitting us over the head with it. He wants to make sure we get it; characters are saying things like "Scare people badly enough, you'll get 'em to do anything". Just in case we couldn't figure it out from the unfolding action.
And that ending???? No way, man. Just couldn't buy it. - August 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM
- Steve Ring said...
Darabont did a great job but the story itself uses the tired old saw of society pulling apart at the seams being as much of a threat as the monster menace, making the monster menace seem trivial and obligatory. We've all seen The Monsters are Due on Maple Street. Can't we leave a good idea stand on it's own? Romero has such a dim view of society that he assumes that slow staggering mindless zombies would overrun the earth in a matter of weeks because people are innately homicidal or something. I think it would never happen, myself. Not only do I give humanity more credit than that but history proves that humans have repeatedly overcome mind-bendingly horrendous conditions to get where we are now. So when I see that scenario playing out in a movie in such a compulsory way (and I know it's in the story.-I read it probably twenty years before the movie came out) my patience is being sorely tested. Darabont did his best to rehash the Stephen King instant-psychocult thing convincingly but if he hadn't been confined to it I think he could have made a more interesting movie.
And the monster effects were pretty good considering how inconceivable these other-dimensional creatures are supposed to appear. I think the original story had the spiders with fourteen legs. And Darabont didn't have a James Cameron sized budget to work with. - August 11, 2009 at 7:21 PM
- kindertrauma said...
The Mist is a great movie.
Wether you loved the ending or hated it, you had to feel something about it, a rare thing in an age of disposable cinema. - August 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM
- B-Sol said...
Steve, I wish I had your optimistic outlook on humanity. I'm not as negative as Romero...but I'm closer to him than to you :-) I understand your weariness on the repetition of certain themes, but let's face it, these are the big themes that artists and creators have been struggling with since forever...
- August 11, 2009 at 9:48 PM
- Steve Ring said...
I can dig it but the species that crossed the icy land-bridge in prehistoric times isn't going to be snuffed out by slow moving mindless zombies. We are far too cunning. We survived sabre-toothed cats for crying out loud!
- August 11, 2009 at 10:38 PM
- Steve Ring said...
I still love Dawn of the Dead. :D
Like you say, though, it's just sort of a feature of the genre. People behaving badly ramps up the tension. - August 11, 2009 at 10:48 PM
- B-Sol said...
This is off on a tangent, but see, the thing is, I don't believe that the human race we are now a part of is the same human race that crossed those ice bridges and all that 30,000 years ago or what have you... Sad, but I suppose I'm a glass half-empty kinda guy.
- August 11, 2009 at 11:05 PM
- Sam Charles Norton said...
I thought it was an excellent film spoiled by the ending - not because the ending was bleak (lots of great films have bleak endings) but because it represented a sudden change in characterisation that was not justified. If the Thomas Jane character had been shown wrestling with doubts etc then it would have been believable; in fact the opposite happened, and so the ending felt implausible, gratuitous and clumsy. There is just no way that a father would do that unless they were already mentally deficient in some way - and that is what the film failed to show.
I'll value the film now for various excellent parts, especially the Harden character, but as a whole 'work' I have to judge it a failure, purely because of the ending. - August 12, 2009 at 7:29 AM
- Nick said...
I have nothing against the film except the ending, which is a nihilistic, mean-spirited trick to play on the audience and happily throws well-established character to the wind to do it. And King liking it is no guarantee of quality... I could read him all day but if I read, watched and listened to his recommendations all day I'd go insane sooner rather than later.
Up to the end I think it works pretty well - effects are cheesy here and there, no problem. Way too heavy on the religious nut angle, forgiveable. Good fun, moves fast, evokes dread well enough. The giant creature near the end is magnificent. The ending is hateful. The indeterminacy of the original end fits so well because it's, well, misty. Changing it at all was a bad idea, but changing it as Darabont did was clumsy and ugly in equal part.
But it's symptomatic of the age, I suppose. Or perhaps symptomatic of my age. I might add that I have no problem at all with Kubrick butchering King's work, so sanctity of the source material isn't a concern here... - August 12, 2009 at 10:13 AM
- Karl Hungus said...
Honestly, I loved The Mist. It's a title I've been meaning to pick up on Bluray at some stage. Not sure about the bad vibes it got, it certainly deserved better from audiences.
- August 13, 2009 at 3:16 PM
- Justin B. said...
I LOVE The Mist & consider it one of the best horror movies to come out this century. I don't understand the horror community's dislike of it, especially considering the the rest of the online film community seems to dig it.
If you've got access to that 2-disc edition, then I highly recommend watching the Black & White version of the film on Disc 2. Darabont had originally conceived the film as a black & white film, but the studio would have none of it. So Frank went back and converted the film to black and white as he'd originally envisioned. It's a slight change that makes a huge difference in the mood of the piece. It turns a really good horror film into something that borders on being damn near classic.
Now what's this about you not liking Wrong Turn 2? - August 15, 2009 at 2:08 PM
- John W. Morehead said...
Thanks for letting us know about this post again through the LOTTD Pick a Post Sensation. I agree that this is a very good horror film. For me the circumstances of human isolation in the face of a grave but largely unknown threat, coupled with various forms of extremism are the interesting elements. The dialogue about religion and politics as civilizing elements that control the human beast best symbolize this. This is one of the horror films that include elements of social commentary making it a valuable contribution to the genre.
- August 29, 2009 at 6:26 PM
I just saw the mist on cable and had to comment. Sorry to say but contrary to the fans of the movie, I have to disagree. I can understand the support but I'm coming not as a fan of the genre, Darabont or Steven King. I watched because it was filmed in my home state and I was curious.
15 minutes into the film and the only thing that kept me watching was to see just how bad of a movie it was going to be and it didn't disappoint. It hit rock bottom in the last minute of the film. I was curious to see who was responsible for directing something like this. Illogical actions by characters and a completely nihilistic and despairing ending which made me think the movie was commenting on the signs of the times we live in which was dreadfully over-done. Not many surprises throughout.
I've seen better directing on tv episodes of Fringe.
But...the giant creature at the end was pretty awesome though. - September 5, 2009 at 10:45 PM
- The Man-Cave said...
Well I heard nothing but negative info on this film, so I put it off for a long, long time. When I finally caved in and watched it, I was satisfied and was not nearly as bad as it was made out to be. Sure there were some bad moments in the art of acting and other minor flaws, but overall I liked it. The ending can hold many meanings and I took my own away from it. Again, not my favorite movie but not as horrible as some have claimed.
Best moment was the pharmacy. - March 26, 2010 at 12:16 AM


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Lately, finding an interesting and original recipe that could be prepared in a whizz has not been an easy task. My work obliges me to think about baked goods on a daily basis, so you can imagine that when I come back home, the last thing I can think about (or want to think about, as a matter of fact) is food. When Friday arrives, I have no ideas left!
Anyway, after scratching my head and going through my cookery books as well as every possible site or blog, I have finally found a recipe that is both simple to make, worth the attention and that brings me back to childhood.
As I'm going through a "back to the roots" phaze and want to learn more about my second country of origin's culinary habits and recipes, I decided to blog about a treat that has always held a important place in my heart as it's linked to my English grandparents and to wonderful memories I have of my summer holidays in Belper (Derbyshire) and Stratford-Upon-Avon (Warwickshire).
Spending my holidays in England was the highlight of the year. Not only did I get to see many beautiful places and discover wonderful custums, but it was also the opportunity for me to stay with my grandparents whom I only got to see once a year.
My grandmother has always been a great cook and baker. She loves making homemade meals and refused to buy anything processed. Both my grandparents managed two youth hostels (they were the wardens) and there my grandmother's knowledge as well as skills were very helpful when it came to preparing food for crowds and being the big boss in the kitchen. My grandfather also played an important role. He was a great "sous chef" and peeled, grated and chopped vegetables like a pro. Together they worked like a team.
When they retired, my grandmother decided to join the "Women's Institute" and baked for the WI market which was held twice a week. Then again, both worked hand in hand and they produced astronomical quantities of scones, Bakewell tarts, bread loaves, quiches, fruit cakes, Eccles cakes, mince pies, etc... Seeing them work busily in their tiny cottage kitchen was amazing!
The baked goods they produced were perfect and as good as in any bakery. One special treat I particularly loved (and still do) was "Rock Cake". As a child this name made me giggle and the looks of that "cake" amused me!
"Rock Cakes" are hybrid cookies that contain dried fruits as well as spices and share similarities with scones and fruit cake. Their rough surface makes them look like rocks, hence their unique name. This little treat originates from Great Britain, but is very popular in various parts of the world. As they are very easy to make, "Rock Cakes" can be baked with children or if you are in a rush.
Tany Ramsay's (Gordon Ramsay's wife) recipe is different from the original. With it's spice mix and dried cranberries, this fall/winter version of "Rock Cakes" is terrific and can be made for all occasions, and especially during the end of year holidays (Thanksgiving or Christmas).
This irresistibly buttery, crumbly and soft tea treat is absolutely delightful, regressive to please and so satisfying! I love the simplicity of those "Rock Cakes" and their addictive old-fashioned taste that'll make you go back to the kitchen for more.
~ Rock Cakes ~
Recipe by Tana Ramsay and adapted by Rosa @ Rosa's Yummy Yums.
Makes 8 Rock Cakes.
225g Plain flour
The zest of 2 organic oranges
50g Light brown sugar
1 Tsp Baking powder
1 Tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 Tsp Ground nutmeg
1/4 Tsp Salt
100g Unsalted butter, softened
55g Dried cranberries
1 Large Egg, beaten
4 Tbs Milk
Ingredients for the frosting:
90g Confectioner's sugar
3-4 Tsp Milk
1. Preheat the oven to 180° C (350° F) and cover the baking sheet with baking paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, zest, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Rub the butter into the flour mixture and add the dried cranberries.
3. Mix the beaten egg together with the milk.
4. Add this liquid mixture to the flour mixture and mix to a stiff dough.
5. Using a spoon or a ice cream scoop, make eight mounds out of the dough.
6. Place the mounds onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the tops are a light golden brown.
7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the confectioner's sugar with the milk.
8. Remove from the oven, frost them immediately (with a brush) and cool on a rack.
Don't allow the Rock Cakes to overcook, as they will continue to cook slightly when taken out of the oven.
Serving suggestions:
Serve those "Rock Cakes" whenever you want and accompany with tea, coffee or cold milk.
~ Rock Cakes ~
Recette par Tana Ramsay et adaptée par Rosa @ Rosa's Yummy Yums.
Pour 8 Rock Cakes.
100g Beurre non-salé, ramolli
225g Farine blanche
55g Cranberries séchées
Le zeste de 2 oranges bio
50g de Sucre brun clair
1 Gros oeuf
1 CC de Poudre à lever/cake
1 CC de Cannelle en poudre
1/4 CC de Noix de muscade moulue
4 CS de Lait
Ingrédients pour le glaçage:
90g de Sucre glace
3-4 CS de Lait
1. Précahuffer le four à 180° C et recouvrir la plaque avec du papier sulfurisé.
2. Dans un bol moyen, mélanger la farine, le zeste, le sucre, la poudre à lever et le sel. Mélanger du bout des doigts (comme pour une pâte sablée) le beurre pour l'écraser et l'incorporer dans les ingrédients secs, puis ajouter les cranberries.
3. Mélanger l'oeuf battu avec le lait.
4. Ajouter ce mélange au mélange sec et bien l'incorporer afin d'obtenir une pâte assez compacte.
5. A l'aide d'une cuillère ou de vos mains, former 8 tas avec la pâte.
6. Mettre ces tas sur la plaque et cuire pendant 10-15 minutes ou jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient dorés.
7. Pendant ce temps, dans un petit bol, mélanger ensemble le sucre en poudre avec le lait.
8. Sortir les Rock Cakes du four, les glacer à l'aide d'un pinceau à pâtisserie et les laisser refroidir sur une grille.
Etant donné que les Rock Ckaes continuent un peu à cuire une fois sortis du four, ne les cuisez pas trop longtemps.
Idées de présentation:
Servir les "Rock Cakes" accompagnés de thé, café ou de lait froid à toute heure de la journée.


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While I was at the farmers market on the weekend I noticed that a few less farmers had corn and there were still a few things that I wanted to do with corn so I picked some up right away. The other week I made some Thai style corn fritters that I really enjoyed and while I was eating them I figured that a Mexican flavoured version would also be amazing. The idea for the recipe was pretty simple with the main flavours coming from some smoky chipotle chili powder along with some freshly toasted and ground cumin. From there I needed to add something green and green onions and cilantro were the perfect fit. Mexican dishes very often contain cheese and at first I was thinking that I would just sprinkle some cheese on top when I served the fritters but then I thought: Why not add the cheese directly to the fritters and let it melt and get all gooey and good while the fritters cook? I then finished the fritters off with hit of lime juice to brighten things up. The Mexican inspired corn fritters were just as good as I imagined and I really like the way that the cheddar cheese melted and fried as the fritters cooked, just like that cheese that spills out the side of a grilled cheese sandwich and browns and gets all mmm mmm good! I served the corn fritters with some salsa and a dab of sour cream.
Texmex Style Corn Fritters
- 2 cups corn
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/2 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (toasted and ground)
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- 1 handful cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Mix the corn, cornmeal, flour, egg, cheddar cheese, chipotle chili powder, cumin, green onion, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl.
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Spoon the corn mixture into the pan to form patties and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
- Serve with salsa.
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Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
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A fast-paced game of soccer would be impossible without soccer goals. They come in many shapes and sizes to suit all levels of play, which can make choosing one a little difficult. Before you shop for a soccer goal, identify what type, what to look for, and what you're willing to spend on it. Then see us at Epic Sports for the best deal possible! We're here to help you meet your soccer goals.
Tips on selecting a soccer goal
- Identify your need. Are you starting a youth league? Coaching high school soccer and looking to upgrade your full-size goals? Or just need a practice soccer goal for your backyard. Determining your need will help narrow down your choices.
- Next, select what type of soccer goal system will best suit you. Whether you go portable or permanent, soccer goals come in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials and accessories.
- Set your budget. Soccer goals come in a wide range of prices. A heavy-duty tournament soccer goal system will cost a lot more than a portable soccer goal for kids.
Three general categories:
- In-ground or permanent
- Semi-permanent
- Portable
In-ground soccer goals are very heavy and feature upright poles permanently cemented into the ground. Professional goals are typically this type. Permanent soccer goal frames are not meant to be moved, but the net can be removed and stored when not in use.
Semi-permanent soccer goals are secured to the ground but are able to be removed from their ground sleeves and stored.
Portable soccer goals are lightweight frames and nets that can be dismantled, folded, or collapsed and are typically made of a type of plastic. Pop-up goals are great for backyard play.
Shapes of soccer goals - Three general kinds:
- No-depth
- With depth
- Box
No-depth - Typical of a more lightweight portable soccer goal, this style features a net descending from the crossbar at a straight 45-degree angle, and either staked to the ground or secured to the ground bar.
With depth - This type of goal features a net that extends straight back from the crossbar parallel to the ground, about two feet before descending to meet the ground frame at an angle, giving the goalie a little more room inside the net to move around. A heavier, stabler goal, but still able to be moved.
Box - This goal as the name suggests is a large, rectangular frame featuring 90-degree corner angles. The net extends straight back from the crossbar and drops straight down to the ground. Designed to be permanent, it is the heaviest and therefore sturdiest type of soccer goal and is used in upper level and professional leagues.
Material - Two main types:
- Metal
- Plastic
Metal - In-ground regulation soccer goals are typically made of either steel or aluminum, and tend to be quite heavy - weighing up to 400 pounds. Permanent metal goals are very solid and are not designed to be moved around the soccer field.
Plastic - Portable soccer goals are often made of PVC plastic making them durable but very light, and can be moved easily around the field. Plastic goals come in all sizes.
Sizes - Soccer goals are sized to suit particular league requirements and levels of play.
- Standard (ages 12 and over) 8 feet high by 24 feet wide
- U9 to U11 (ages 8-11) 6-1/2 to 7 feet high by 18-1/2 to 21 feet wide
- U7 to U8 (ages 6-7) 6-1/2 feet high 12 to 18 feet wide
- U6 (ages 5 and under) 4 to 4-1/2 feet high by 6 to 9 feet wide
- Combination soccer goals are full-size goals that feature field goal extensions so units can double as both football and soccer goals.
Accessories - Soccer goals consist of a soccer net, fasteners, anchors, stakes, corners and other parts, depending on the type of goal. Many goals are sold as complete systems. If a goal is without accessories, parts will need to be purchased separately.
Soccer nets
Nets cover the sides and back of the goal in order to contain a ball that enters the goal. Nets are available in a range of sizes. The goal's shape and size will determine the net size. Quality of netting depends on materials, thickness, durability, and size of the mesh.
- Materials - Nets are made from a synthetic nylon called polyethylene, and thermoplastic fibers, able to withstand weather and rigorous playing conditions.
- Cord types - There are three main kinds of cord used to make nets: twisted, braided, and knot-less. Twisted is the most commonly sold type and is both strong and flexible. Braided is considered strongest. Knot-less is a thicker strain of cord that is neither twisted nor braided.
- Thickness - Cords come in a range of thickness. 3mm is a good medium density, but 4.5 mm is considered the strongest.
- Sizes - Nets are sized to fit the frame. Sizes range from the standard official soccer net is 8 feet by 24 feet. Sizes vary from 3 feet high 4 feet wide, up to full size. While it's possible to use oversize netting, using the correct size will ensure a secure fit without a lot of excess material to contend with.
- Mesh - The holes in the net vary in size. Smaller mesh is considered safer for children.
- Soccer net fasteners - Clips, bars, or strips secure the soccer net to the frame.
- Soccer goal anchors - Stakes and other anchors secure a goal to the ground.
Price - Depending on the type of soccer goal, size, quality of the net and other accessories, goals can run anywhere from under $30, to a few hundred, to several thousands of dollars. There is a huge difference between what you might pay for a simple lightweight portable system, and a permanent high-end goal. Our official, safety-approved soccer goals are priced to save you up to 60 percent or more off what you might expect to pay at retail, which can mean a huge chunk of savings for your school, club, or league.
Soccer Goal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What's included in a soccer goal system?
Buying a goal as a complete system ensures that nets fit frames, and parts are compatible. Since every system is a little different, some parts may need to be bought separately. Complete outdoor installation systems generally include frame (uprights, crossbar, back stays, ground bar), net, net fasteners, ground anchors, corners and bases, hardware, and portable wheel kits (if applicable). A portable soccer goal typically comes with the frame, net, fasteners, stakes, poles, and a carry bag.
Which goal is best for kids?
It depends on their skill level and whether it will be used for games, training, or recreation. Kids ages 12 and up use full-size goals. Ages 8 to 11 generally fit U9 to U11, and children ages 6 to 7 should fit a U7 to U8 goal. U6 is for the youngest players. Make sure your system is safe and durable, and fastens securely to the ground. Small mesh nets are considered safest for little kids. Kids love pop-up goals; they're light, fun, and easy to set up.
How large is a standard soccer goal?
A full size regulation soccer goal is 8 feet high by 24 feet wide.
Can I make my own soccer goal?
Yes. PVC works very well for making your own soccer goal, but metal pipes and wood can work too. There are a few things to consider when choosing whether to build or buy a soccer goal system. The big advantage of course is saving money, and it's a great way to reuse materials sitting around in your garage or shed. The disadvantages are having to customize the net and purchase separate parts. And then your goal may not be as portable, or safe as one you purchase from a store. Many mishaps are caused by homemade soccer goals that are poorly balanced or just not solid.
What's the best backyard soccer goal?
There are many great backyard goals systems, it depends on what you want. If you have young children who just want to get outside and kick a soccer ball around, a simple lightweight pop-up goal is perfect. If your kids are in a league and want to reinforce their skills using a regulation-size net, you might want a portable system that stays in place during the warm months and stows away for the winter.
How do I know which soccer net will fit my goal?
The size of your goal will dictate what size net you need. If you're purchasing your net separately, or are looking to replace your net, your goal's dimensions should match those of your net.
How often should I replace my soccer net?
With normal use, expect to replace a regulation soccer goal net about every two years, possibly sooner. Periodically check your net for signs of wear.
How do I install my soccer goal?
There are many different types of goals, from lightweight collapsible to 400-pound in-ground goals. Carefully follow the instructions that come with your system. Whether it's a permanent or portable goal, your main installation objectives will be correctly securing the net and stabilizing the goal to prevent accidents or injury.
- Find a level spot free of obstructions and debris
- Assemble and set up your goal
- Anchor your goal to the ground
- Set up and secure the net
Anchoring the goal
Goals need to be secured to the ground in order to prevent injury. An unstable soccer goal can accidentally tip over during the game by the ball, high winds, or other incidents. Even 'no-tip' or tip-resistant goals need to be anchored properly. Look for goal systems that are safety-approved and have proper warning labels. Goals can be anchored using stakes and augers, and sometimes weights or sand bags are attached to the frame for extra security. Semi-permanent stakes should be driven 10 inches into the ground; permanent soccer goal bases about 36 inches.
Ways to anchor
Augers - screw into the ground
Upright poles - go in the ground
Stakes - driven 10 inches down to secure the goal
J-hooks are driven into the ground; hooks rest on the base of the goal
Sandbags and weights can be placed on the ground bars for extra stability
Pegs (tapered stakes) are used to hold the net, not the goal, down
Setting up the net
Nets are sized to fit the goal. Attachments can include clips, ties, hooks and straps.
- Untangle the net and lay it out flat, checking for any rips or tears
- Attach the net to the frame. Begin at one corner and work all the way around using the type of attachments that came with the goal system
How do I take care of my soccer goal?
Proper care can extend the life of your goal, and ensure that it performs as designed.
- Install with care, and use it properly
- Remove the nets from semi-permanent/permanent goals when not in use
- Store goals between uses. Not only protects goals, but prevents kids from playing on them
Storing goals:
- Remove nets
- Set large goals facing each other, lock and chain them up to a permanent fixture. Move smaller goals into storage
Soccer goals are integral to a game of soccer. There are many types, and choosing the right one can be daunting. Hopefully this information will help get you started. Whether you're looking to go portable or make a major investment, identifying your need and understanding what types of soccer goals are out there before you begin to shop, can mean a big return in the long run.


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There's finally some careful research that goes a long way toward resolving one of the hot debates over food aid — whether it's better to ship bags of rice and corn from the United States, or to buy food close to where it's needed. Emergency food supplies will be needed this summer, for instance, in the Sahel region of Africa.
The research — available as a collection of unpublished working papers — was led by Christopher Barrett, an economist at Cornell who has criticized U.S. food aid policies in the past. He found that most of the time, it's better to buy food close to where it's needed. But not always. And some of the reasons may surprise you.
Right now, most American food aid has to be acquired here in the U.S. and shipped to wherever it is needed. (Until 2008, all of it was.) American farmers like this rule; they say it increases demand for their product.
But critics have condemned the "buy America" policy, saying that it wastes money and time. If people in Niger need food now, they say, it would be much quicker and cheaper to buy that food in West Africa, where it is already available. This is called "local purchase," and the European Union has adopted it as standard practice for all food aid.
Barrett and his collaborators took advantage of some pilot projects that the U.S. began in 2008 to test the feasibility of buying food aid locally. They focused on countries where U.S. food aid was arriving through both systems, so that they could do a side-by-side comparison. The countries included Niger, Zambia, Bangladesh and Guatemala.
They found, first of all, that in almost all cases, aid agencies could get food where it was needed much more quickly if they could buy it nearby. Local purchase offers "a huge gain in timeliness," says Barrett. Most of the time, the food was also cheaper — although that varied, depending on the type of food.
Simple, unprocessed grain or beans were clearly cheaper in local markets; processed food such as oil sometimes was cheaper to ship from the U.S. The lesson from this is a simple one, the researchers concluded: Don't set up rigid rules that require food to be bought in any particular place. Buy food wherever it makes most sense.
The researchers also found that buying food locally did not, as some have feared, drive up prices in local food markets. By the same token, however, local purchase did not bring higher prices for local farmers.
In at least one case, however, buying local food did make life better for local farmers. The local purchase initiative allowed a school feeding program in Burkina Faso to buy some of its cowpeas nearby. They became a much more dependable market for local farmers, making it much easier for those farmers to sell their crops.
Perhaps most interesting, though not surprising, was the finding that when food was purchased nearby, people liked it more. "By almost any criterion, households much prefer the locally sourced food," says Barrett.
The new study is likely to be cited frequently on Capitol Hill this year, as Congress rewrites a farm bill that still requires most American food aid to be purchased in the U.S. Several organizations, including American Jewish World Service and Oxfam America, are pushing for a big increase in funding for the local purchase of emergency food aid.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Governors who reject health insurance for the poor under the federal health care overhaul could wind up in a politically awkward position on immigration: A quirk in the law means some U.S. citizens would be forced to go without coverage, while legal immigrants residing in the same state could still get it.
It's an unintended consequence of how last year's Supreme Court decision changed the Medicaid provisions of President Barack Obama's health care law. The overhaul expanded the federal-state program for low-income and disabled people. The Supreme Court made the Medicaid expansion optional for states, which complicated things.
Arizona officials called attention to the problem last week, when Republican Gov. Jan Brewer opted to accept the Medicaid expansion.
Brewer had been a leading opponent of the overhaul, and her decision got widespread attention. State budget documents cited the immigration glitch as one of her reasons.
"If Arizona does not expand, for poor Arizonans below (the federal poverty line), only legal immigrants, but not citizens, would be eligible for subsidies," the documents said.
That's because the immigrants would be eligible for government-subsidized private insurance, while low-income citizens would not. The Obama administration confirmed Arizona's interpretation.
The gist of what Brewer was saying is that "by rejecting the expansion, you are essentially rewarding the immigrant population at the expense of full citizens," said Matt Salo, executive director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, a nonpartisan group that represents the states in Washington.
"The political optics of that could be crushing," he added.
It could take some explaining for Texas Gov. Rick Perry, steadfastly opposed to what foes dismiss as "Obamacare," and for Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is reassessing his position. Both states have large numbers of uninsured citizens and legal immigrants.
"I think politicians will be under a lot of pressure not to create these sorts of inequities," said Jennifer Ng'andu, a health policy expert with the National Council of La Raza, one of the major Latino advocacy groups. Her group supports the health care law and is urging every state to accept the Medicaid expansion.
The quirk in the Affordable Care Act was not planned. It came about on the twisting route that laws follow from Congress to the president's desk and to the courts.
To be sure, no one is talking about the government buying health insurance for illegal immigrants. That's not allowed under Medicaid or Obama's law. Instead, the issue here is between U.S. citizens and legal immigrants, those who are lawfully present in the country.
Here's the convoluted background:
Starting Jan. 1, 2014, the health care law will offer health insurance to millions of people now uninsured. Middle-class uninsured people will be able to get taxpayer-subsidized private policies through new markets called exchanges. Low-income uninsured people will be steered to Medicaid, a government program jointly funded by Washington and the states.
Under previous laws, legal immigrants have to wait five years to qualify for Medicaid. Ng'andu said Hispanic advocacy groups wanted to lift that restriction during the 2009 congressional health care debate, but couldn't get political support. The Medicaid waiting period remained in place, but a compromise was reached that would allow low-income legal immigrants to get subsidized private coverage in the new health insurance exchanges.
The health care law expanded Medicaid to cover millions of low-income adults who are ineligible under current rules. As written, the law assumed that every state would accept the Medicaid expansion, with Washington paying for most of it. So the law stipulated that people below the federal poverty line — $11, 170 for a single person, $23,050 for a family of four— could not get subsidies for private coverage in the exchanges. Medicaid was to be their only option.
Legal immigrants here for less than five years remained an exception.
Along came the Supreme Court. It upheld Obama's law, but ruled that states were free to accept or reject the Medicaid expansion. The court did not touch the issue of coverage for legal immigrants in the health insurance exchanges. That provision remained in place.
And that's how the immigration glitch came to be. Poor people in a state that turns down Obama's Medicaid expansion can only get government subsidized coverage if they are legal immigrants. U.S. citizens are out of luck.
So far 11 states have said they're not interested in the Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, while 17 states and Washington, D.C., say they are taking it. The rest are weighing their options. The immigration glitch is now one of those considerations.


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Hope y'all had a wonderfully relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. Over here at the SoSG Worldwide Offices, we wanted to get something pretty important off our chest...so here we go.
Let the speculation and rumor-mongering commence.
Random rantings and ravings about the Los Angeles Dodgers, written by a small consortium of rabid Dodger fans. With occasional comments on baseball, entertainment, pop culture, and life in general.
Hope y'all had a wonderfully relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. Over here at the SoSG Worldwide Offices, we wanted to get something pretty important off our chest...so here we go.
Let the speculation and rumor-mongering commence.
I believe the first card is a 1985 Topps Franklin Stubbs.
The second card is 1977 Topps Dusty Baker
The third card is a 2005 Topps Hideo Nomo.
Your giving away a tornado-damaged, dusty Cadillac?
^ Uh... You're
Sorry, DB.
No more dusty stubs!
I got nothin'.
Answer sent!
Also, if Ernest sticks around, I'm afraid he's gonna kick my ass in the PCS next year. That's some awesome pattern recognition, dude.
Ernest. Wow.
*mongers rumors*
Ernest you are f'ing insane dude. NINE MINUTES after posting! I should have made those jigsaw pieces smaller.
And if it weren't for that meddling Ernest kid, I would have gotten away with it....
...and yet, I still have no clue.
And now for some rumor-mongering...
Three new Sons. We all know who is going to be "Dusty Baker" - our very own DB. The question is who is going to take the roles of Messrs. Stubbs and Nomo. Perhaps a professor? Maybe Josh? Rbn? Marla? Quad???
Rumor-mongering is fun!
That would explain why my secretary has a press conference penciled in for tomorrow afternoon.
By the way, no disrespect to any of the fine, upstanding members of this blog community (and the not-so-fine-and-upstanding members) that I may have left out in my post above. There are many worthy of being the next three Sons.
I think we'll have a daughter or a sister in law posting with a dude's name
*mongers rumors*
Funny you should say that, since you would be a likely candidate...
You people are crazy. This is clearly stolen from Ned's "Possible Acquisitions - 2012" folder.
Big mongering going on.
Come to think of it, where's Spanky at?
Me Mongo! Me make rumor!
Rumor is the name of one of Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel's kids.
EK, just emailed. Can you tell me if I'm on the right track?
I'm rumor mogoing
Hey man, Mogo doesn't socialize.
Between rum or mongering, I'll take rum any day.
So say we all.
Speak for yourself, Mr. C.
*continues to monger*
I heard a rumor about some Mongrels today.
*develops a theory*
my god this thread has degraded quickly
D graded line my junior high report card.
^ like
I got an F in spilling.
Dee Gray did get herself a website. OK, I'm done.
@el Montanero: 404 error my friend
It's SO wrong how proud I am of punning Hermann Göring.
4/3 vs. SF (W, 5-4): Sax
4/15 vs. WSH (L, 4-6): Dusty, Orel, Sax
5/6 vs. MIA (W, 6-3): AC, Sax
5/16 vs. CIN (L, 2-7): AC, Sax