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GLVC Defensive Player of the Year: Lucky Baar looks to take McKendree to the next level
It is a question he hears all the time. But when Lucky James Baar of Chicago is asked about his unusual first name, the answer is simple.
"Yes, my first name is Lucky. Lucky James Baar,'' the soft-spoken Baar said. "My mom said when I was born that she was lucky to have me. So my parents named me Lucky.''
The Baar's aren't the only "lucky" ones.
A 6-foot-2 258-pound defensive end, Baar enters his junior year at McKendree University as the reigning Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year — the first one in McKendree history — and a Preseason NCAA Division II All-American as named by Lindy's Football Preview Magazine.
Those honors are a result of a record-smashing sophomore season, where Baar set school and GLVC records for tackles for loss (26 1/2) and quarterback sacks with 18.
Baar also was chosen as McKendree's first-ever, first-team Associated Press Little All-American — an honor comprised of players from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA schools.
In 2015 the goals are even higher for Baar and his Bearcats teammates, who hope to contend for the GLVC title under third-year coach Mike Babcock.
McKendree finished 5-6 in 2014, but won its final five games to finish 5-3 in the GLVC.
"My father told me my goals should be to better than I did last year. It will be difficult to do, but I will try my best to achieve more than I did a year ago. At this point I can't go backwards, I have to keep going forward Anything less than what I did last year will be a letdown.'' Baar said. "If you are talking about team, in a sense of a group of players working together for one common goal, than yes, we are the best team I've been on here at McKendree.''
McKendree opens its season Saturday, when it hosts College of Faith at Leemon Field at 6 p.m.
Picked to finish fourth in the GLVC, the Bearcats open league play on Sept. 26 at William Jewell College.
A first-team all-city selection during his senior year at (Chicago) Morgan Park High School four years ago, Baar had scholarship offers from different schools. But when than McKendree offensive coordinator Trent Poelker made a visit to Chicago, it left a lasting impression on the Mustangs' star defensive end.
"It all happened out of the blue actually. I was sitting in class one day and Trent (Poelker) came in and they pulled me out of class," Baar said. "He looked at me and said, 'You're coming to McKendree.' At first I'm like, 'what's McKendree and who are you?'
"After he said that to me — and it was the first thing he said to me — we sat down and talked things out. Some other things didn't work out and I just decided that this was probably the best route for me to go.''
Three years later, Lebanon and McKendree have become another home for Baar.
"I love McKendree. It's a lot different than the hustle and bustle of Chicago, but it's a great place,'' Baar said "I've met a lot of people who I will probably know for the rest of my life. I'm getting the chance to play football and get a quality education and eventually my degree. It is really a great opportunity for me.;'
Majoring in computer science, with minors in both engineering and math, Baar also excels in the classroom. And so when he was told he would be redshirted his freshman year, Baar handled it well.
In fact, Baar quickly learned it was the best decision for his future as a football player.
"It really wasn't difficult for me to sit out my first year. After the first few practices I felt like I needed the extra work. It was a year where I could work hard in the weight room and just focus on me and who I am,'' Baar said. "It gave me a chance to get my feet on the ground and figure out what I needed to do in order to take that next step.''
When Babcock and the Bearcats new coaching staff came in for the 2013 season, Baar was ready to show what he could do.
Babcock was impressed.
"Lucky's not your prototypical NFL defensive end, but the way he works is just amazing,'' Babcock said. "He busts his butt in everything he does ... on the practice field, in the classroom where he's a computer science major. He's in here all day, every day doing what he can to make himself and this football team better.''
Baar was a factor on the Bearcats' line as a freshman year wracking up three sacks.
He played well early last year, but he said the turning point for both himself and the team came against conference champion Indianapolis. The Bearcats were flattened in that game by a 52-7 margin.
"If there was one game that really changed my mindset it was last year at Indianapolis,'' Baar said. "We came in thinking that we were pretty good and that we had things pretty well down pat and they showed us that we still had a lot of work to do.''
"After that game, it just really changed my mindset on what I needed to do and what we as a defensive unit needed to do to take that next step. I just needed to play faster and stay focused. I really can't tell you what exactly happened, but after that game I just felt the switch go on.''
And so did the Bearcats, who reeled off five wins in a row, averaging well over 40 points per game in the process.
"I wish I had 11 Lucky Baars,'' Babcock said. "He knows what he wants and he wants to be the best. But he's not a player who talks a lot. He's not a person who boasts about himself. He just goes about his business, works hard on every play.
"Whether he's successful or not, he'll come at you the same way on the very next play.''
Like most college players who dominate at their positions, Baar dreams of playing pro football one day.
Being from Chicago, Baar is a diehard Chicago Bears fan and played in games at Soldier Field while at Morgan Park.
"Softest grass I've ever played on and they cut it short,'' Baar said of Soldier Field. "To have a chance to play pro football ... what it would mean to the people around me, my family.... well, it would be amazing.''
As for now, Baar is concentrating on helping McKendree win a GLVC title and qualify for the NCAA Division II playoffs.
There 's just a different feeling around this football team this year. There is just a lot more excitement in the locker room, there is more excitement on the practice field. We're just really ready to play. We just want to go out and win.'' Baar said. We've got a lot talent all over the football field. What we did last year isn't a good indication of what we can do. This team, this year, we're going to catch a lot of people off guard.
"We've been more focused than we've been before, we've worked harder as a group to have a chance to win the Great Lakes Valley Conference championship.
Contact reporter Dean Criddle at firstname.lastname@example.com or 618-239-2661.
Lucky Baar Career at McKendree
Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year (first for McKendree)
1st-team All-GLVC
1st-team Associated Press (AP) Little All-American (comprised of players from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA) (first for McKendree)
1st-team NCAA Division II All-American for the Beyond Sports Network
Three-time GLVC Defensive Player of the Week
Set McKendree season records for tackles for loss (26 ½) and quarterback sacks (18) – also set GLVC records in the same season stats
Was third on team with 65 tackles
Had four multi-sack efforts in McKendree's last five games (all Bearcat wins)
Ranks third on McKendree's all-time list for quarterback sacks (has 21, needs 2 to move into second)
Ranks 10th on McKendree's all-time list for tackles for loss (has 32 ½, needs four to move into the top five)


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Mix Master
I'm not sure where the lesson came from, but growing up, I was taught that an outfit should only consist of one print and everything else was styled around that. So for many years, I stuck to that rule. It wasn't until I came into my late 20's that I started to experiment a bit with mixing prints. I started off small, mixing prints and textures with accessories. As I became more comfortable with the idea that I didn't always ave to be so matchy-matchy, I started to have fun with mixing colors, patterns and textures. Here I am today, mixing animal print on animal print with some snake embossed and quilted textures. The one thing I do try to stick to when mixing prints is to find a common denominator that somehow connects all the different pieces. The denominator for this outfit is the blue hue. So a homework assignment for you: go into your closet and find ways to mix your prints. The non-obvious ones may be the best combinations! Sweater: INC from Macy's. This was a gift from my mom a few years ago and knowing how she shops, it definitely came off the sale rack with added savings with her coupons. A few updated sweaters with bows for your consideration: (1) Loft: Bow Neck Striped Cuff Sweater, $49.99. Save 40% off everything in-stores and online, no code required or (2) Polyvore: Jumper, $31.
Animal Print Skirt: Phillip Lim for Target, $29.99. This is the last piece from my online haul a few months ago. Due to the collabo's popularity, most items sold out pretty quickly. Here are a few fun animal print skirts to try: (1) Nordstrom: Kenneth Cole New York Verona Skirt, $76.40 (sale); (2) asos: Midi Skirt in Animal Print, $65.34; and (3) Forever21: Electric Leopard Pencil Skirt, $10.80.
Tights: Gap, $3.99. Found these tights in the bin o' random items on clearance. Although not at the same low price point, these are pretty affordable tights: (1) Lord & Taylor: DKNY Menswear Diagonal Tights, $15; (2) Lord & Taylor: DKNY Menswear Foulard Tights, $20; and (3) Lord & Taylor: Hue Crocodile Luster Tights, $6.99. Use code READY and save 20% at L&T.
Bronze Snake Pumps: Nicole Miller from DSW, $gift. My girlfriends bought these as a birthday gift many years ago and I still love them! For something similar I suggest these: DSW, Moda Spana Kimberly Platform Pump, $59.95.
Rings: (1) The 'R' initial ring is from Lou Lou, $10. This ring is not available online. As an alternative, I found this alphabet ring on Etsy, (2) Knot Midi Ring: The Fashion Truck on Main, $6. If you don't get a chance to visit the store or truck, this UO Teardrop Infinity Midi Ring is a great alternative at $8; and (3) Gold band was a gift from my dad. I love Bauble Bar's gold classic cigar band as an alternative, $36.
Pave Stone Link Bracelet: Target, $19.99.
Crossbody Snake Print Quilted Bag: Jacob by Marc Jacobs, under $20 (a very old bag). Some alternatives: (1) H&M: Snakeskin Pattern Shoulder Bag, $17.95 or (2) H&M: Snakeskin Patterned Bag, $79.95.
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How To Create Your Own Cryptocurrency
In this video, I show you how to create your very own cryptocurrency on the Waves Platform.
Waves makes it simple for anyone to create their very own crypto currency for the low cost on 1 Waves Token, or about $5 if you are a fiat marine.
Creating your own crypto currency can be broken down into these simple steps.
- Get the Waves lite client wallet
- Fund your wallet with at least 1 Waves
- Go to the Token creation tab and issue your asset.
- Wait for the transaction to verify on the blockchain and then look for your new crypto currency in your Waves asset page.
Should I Create My Own Cryptocurrency?
No, Probably not.
Even though you can create your very own crypto currency very easily it doesn't mean it's a good idea. If you want to do it for fun sure, but the average person does not need their own cryptocurrency.
Unless you have a use case, application or asset to put behind your newly minted Waves token. You probably will not see any success or real appreciation of value of your Crypto currency.


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Saturday, 26 October 2013
Charming Cake
I used to make miniature cake charms for a shop in Sheffield city centre, and now I've started making them for my Etsy shop. The shop in Sheffield (which alas is no more) was a bead shop, so charms and pendants suited it well. I'm not sure if they'll get much attention in what is predominantly a miniature and jewellery shop on Etsy, but I'll give it a go.
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The southern city of Memphis, TN has a very prestigious and well-documented place in the history of music. Often referred to as the home of blues, gospel and rock n' roll, it's one of the last areas you would expect to produce a progressive electropop group. So with that in mind, cheers to pleasant surprises and the joy that they bring. Jes, the debut album from Memphis-based quartet Fast Planet is a musical curveball from a famous place that launched the careers of such legends as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash.
In a time where the negative, abstract, post-dubstep sound has become so widely accepted and applauded as genius, Fast Planet serves as an ideal alternative for fans of acts like James Blake, Junior Boys, Thom Yorke, Postal Service and Tel Aviv, most of whom have had an influence on the band. But Jes offers more than just a simple synthpop sound. There is additional instrumentation that beautifully accompanies the use of programs like Ableton and Reason, and in talking with group member Landon Moore (production/keys/bass) he clearly defined the objective for this project in one simple sentence stating, "we didn't want to do dubstep or house, we wanted to write an ambient electronic record that still revolved around songs as a cohesive unit." Moore went on to share that the album's completion was a long time in the making that involved a shuffle of members, the learning of different instruments, and a general desire to take their music in a new and unexplored direction. If this was meant to be some sort of experiment, it turned out pretty damn well.
The opening and closing tracks ("Hold Me Under" and "The Publicist") serve as perfect bookends for what can be found at the heart of this album, so I'd start there if you're looking for a quick synopsis of what to expect. This album is for the experimentalists. The dreamers. If music is your escape vehicle of choice, then Jes is your Ryan Gosling. It is your driver. We've shared a Bandcamp stream of the full album below. The group has also made it available for free download at their site, but only for a limited period, at which point it will then find a home in the vast digital landscape that is iTunes. Learn more about Fast Planet here.


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Allison writes about maturity, Southern identity, feminism, and self-care. She has many theories on why millennials will never feel like adults, One Direction ships (#zarryforever), and the genius of Brenè Brown.
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Activities: swimming and horseshoes
Don't go away without your dog behind, animals are allowed; you could take a good swim at this campground. In the event that you want to do something relaxing, an excellent game of horseshoes is highly advised.. Restrooms are needless to say at your disposal, and there are showers here at Lakeside Resort.
The workforce of this wonderful campground and the exceptionally ably managed facilities attract people from far and wide. Lakeside Resort is incredibly popular with folks from Gasburg.
Alright, the time is here for a camping trip, don't you think? Lakeside Resort, Virginia is a wonderful site for getting out. All the great local attractions nearby and all the outdoors recreation are certain to keep you coming back
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Quite a lot of fun stuff to do close to Lakeside Resort, and it unquestionably is a wonderful campground. Here at Lakeside Resort a playground is at your disposal, so your children may play. Of course you may find a good swimming pool here, so you may swim a few laps. You could go on the internet with the Lakeside Resort wifi, and there are RV hookups for your RV here at Lakeside Resort. There's more to do near Lakeside Resort other than just hanging out such as swimming, whitewater paddling, fishing, hiking, and playing golf, so it's completely out of the question to get bored.
Going for a weekend of camping here in Virginia is something you should do.
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The Twin Magnolias Bed And Bre, Roanoke Rapids
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Hampton Inn Roanoke Rapids, Roanoke Rapids
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Baymont Inn & Suites Roanoke Rapids, Roanoke Rapids
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Lake Gaston RV and Camping Resort, Littleton
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Americamps Lake Gaston, Bracey
, 14 miles away
Lake Gaston-americamps, Bracey
, 14 miles away
Medoc Mt State Park, Hollister
, 18 miles away
The RV Resort at Carolina Crossroads, Roanoke Rapids
, 18 miles away
Cattail Creek Campground, Skippers
, 20 miles away
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Morningstar Marina, Littleton
, 8 miles away
Holly Grove Marina, Bracey
, 14 miles away
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Roanoke River, Northampton County
, 16 miles away
Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (North Carolina Route 48 to 1/2 mile downstream of US 301)
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Medoc Mountain State Park, North Carolina
, 15 miles away
Kimball Public Use Area, North Carolina
, 31 miles away
Henderson Point Public Use Area, North Carolina
, 33 miles away
Kerr Lake State Park, North Carolina
, 36 miles away
Hibernia Public Use Area, North Carolina
, 36 miles away
Trails near Lakeside Resort, Virginia:
Dam Site Loop Trail, Halifax County
, 17 miles away
Summit Loop Trail, Halifax County
, 17 miles away
Discovery Loop Trail, Halifax County
, 17 miles away
Stream Loop Trail, Halifax County
, 18 miles away
Bluff Loop Trail, Halifax County
, 18 miles away
Golf Courses Near Lakeside Resort, Virginia:
Lake Gaston Golf Club, Gasburg
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Myrick Hills Country Club, Littleton
, 4 miles away
Tanglewood Shores Country Club, Bracey
, 13 miles away
South Hill Country Club, La Crosse
, 17 miles away
Chockoyotte Country Club, Weldon
, 19 miles away
Lakes Near Lakeside Resort, Virginia:
Lake Gaston, Northampton County
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Think you need some help? Here's what to do
An estimated one out of every five American adults will experience a mental illness in any given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. When you consider the stigma associated with seeking mental health care, millions of people may be caught between needing help and getting help.
Half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders begin by age 14, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If you suspect you may have a mental health issue, reaching out may be the toughest thing you'll do in your life.
Where do you start?
Should you see a psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist? Hyong Un, MD, chief psychiatric officer for Aetna Behavioral Health, advises you should start where you feel most comfortable. That could be a primary doctor, a help line or an employee assistance program. Many community options are also available such as a local community mental health center and support groups such as Mental Health America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Someone making the decision to get treatment should focus on the positive step of seeking help. "Treatment should be a tool to make you or someone else better, instead of something you have to do. And rather than focusing on the symptoms, the individual should concentrate on how the symptoms interfere with their daily life and how it changes who and how they want to be," says Un. "Time is an absolutely critical component when you're thinking about getting mental health treatment. With serious behavioral health disorders, most people will not get better on their own and it becomes harder to treat as the disorder worsens."
In other words, seek treatment sooner rather than later. This may not be as simple as it sounds, Un acknowledges. "We know that as the brain is being impacted by a disorder, a person's ability to judge who they are and what they need becomes increasingly impaired. Getting and sticking to a mental health treatment plan can be very hard to do."
The alternative is harder, though. For those who aren't getting treatment, there can be a ripple effect of problems related to their disorder as well as other physical issues, Un says. In addition to health care providers, support lines and online resources like those from the American Psychological Association can be helpful. If available, an employee assistance program is also a valuable option.
Health plans also may offer behavioral support. Aetna's Behavioral Health team helps health plan members who are facing a range of situations, including mental health disorders. Aetna also offers tools and information to help people struggling with cognitive or behavioral challenges.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are typically prepaid and give members access to a professional who can help understand what's going on and assess the need for further help.
Before starting treatment, a medical or behavioral health specialist would need some basic information, including symptoms (noticed by the member or a close friend or relative); any stressors/triggers that affect the symptoms; any other medical conditions that may be present; and the names of all drugs or vitamins taken and their dosages.
If you are worried about a friend or family member, learn to recognize the warning signs that it's time to get involved.


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World-Famous and Unbelievable Mouth-Watering: Nuremberg Lebkuchen!
They are world-famous and inseparably tied to Christmas - Nuremberg Lebkuchen or gingerbread! These internationally-known delicacies were first baked by Frankonian monks, who created this sweet baked good as early as the 14th century.
Nuremberg's fame and tradition as the original home of lebkuchen is due to the fact that the former Free Imperial City was once located at the intersection of ancient spice and trading routes. Because the city was one of the most important trading centers in Europe, exotic spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and foreign almonds were easily available. The secret recipes for Nuremberg gingerbread have been handed down from generation to generation dough is laid to prevent it from sticking to the baking sheet.
Since July 1, 1996, Nuremberg Lebkuchen are recognized in Europe as a "protected geographical indication" and have the right to bear the EU seal. The masterpieces of the gingerbread trade are the "Elisenlebkuchen", named after the lovely daughter of a master baker. Today, Elisenlebkuchen can contain no more than 10% flour and must have at least 25% nuts.
Most gingerbread producers try to make their packages as fine as their contents and pack lebkuchen in a wide variety of tins and trunks. The imaginative and nostalgic containers are coveted collector's items.
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Before I begin, I want to make something crystal clear. I've always despised rules, I've always resisted structure and I've always had disdain for authority. Always have. That being said, I will now share with you how I changed this destructive way of thinking. This method has proven to be a nice spring board in a self chosen path to enlightenedment. Once these staeps are completed, you will have the right to determine your recovery plan as needed.
The many faces of bipolar disorder can be terrifying. Not only to those diagnosed, but especially to our friends, family and loved ones. If not taken seriously, our lives can quickly spin out of control. If not treated properly, bipolar disorder can be fatal.
After being diagnosed w/ Bipolar II in 1997, I spent the better part of three years 'dancing around' the idea of sobriety. My recreational abuse of drugs and alcohol had been a hobby for most of my life. It was my playground……my outlet….my escape. Work hard, play hard. And play hard I did.
I was first introduced to the 12 step program in 2000. My friends and family had seen/heard enough and shipped me off to rehab via an intervention. I actively participated in 'the program' at first….jumping from step to step. Once complete, I felt like a new man. Thinking I could handle my recovery on my own, I would discontinue 'working the steps". And sure enough, like clockwork, I would fall back into my old ways.
I'm not here to preach. I'm not here to judge. I'm not going to tell you go to meetings, engage in a group hug and save the world. It's taken me 9 years to finally appreciate the principles of the 12 step program and I know it's difficult. As Dr Wayne Dyer says, "we must change our thoughts in order to change our lives". After years of procrastination and ignorance, I can honestly say the principles of the 12 step program are directly responsible for my survival of bipolar disorder. You can do this. It does work. And it will work for you.
I've modified the language in order for it to be less offensive and more applicable to bipolar disorder.
1. We admitted we were powerless over bipolar disorder - that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of our Higher Power.
4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
5. Admitted to our Higher Power, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
6. Were entirely ready to have our Higher Power remove all these defects of character.
7. Humbly ask our Higher Power to remove our shortcomings.
8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with our Higher Power, praying only for knowledge of our purpose and the power to carry that out.
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to those suffering from bipolar disorder and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
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Greg's career was spent searching for the roots of these phenomena. His experience in the NFL, his subsequent research and study of mental activity in elite athletes has informed the work he now does. Learning from the legendary players, observing other players and being in the locker rooms resulted in Greg's excellent career record of being in the top 3 of NFL in gross punting average 5 of his first 7 years and leading the NFL three times, all with two undiagnosed injuries: a broken L4 vertebrae and a torn labrum in his left (plant) hip.
Greg's very successful career might have been a Hall of Fame career had the scientific knowledge and insights of 2009 been available to him. Nevertheless, his constant search for a better understanding of the interior life of athletes has brought him to the point where he is able to help coaches understand the battles that players have inside their heads, and to help players with the struggle to win the battle within themselves.


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Report: MO Lawmakers Failing Kids With School Funding
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - What do you get when you subtract hundreds of dollars per student, per year from Missouri's base school funding formula? According to a new report, the answer is struggling school districts across the state. Amy Blouin is executive director of the Missouri Budget Project, which conducted the analysis. She says the end result is that Missouri's K-12 schools are underfunded to the tune of $656 million, which translates to larger classes and fewer resources statewide. "Whether it's teacher assistance to help the children with reading, or special classroom services," she adds, "they are all being impacted negatively." Missouri's foundation formula was adopted by lawmakers in 2005 and was meant to ensure that each school district could meet educational standards, regardless of its ability to generate local revenue. ...
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(WMC-TV)- Three thieves went fishing in the wrong pond on Tuesday, according to investigators.
Around midnight on July 3, officers responded to a business robbery at the Cajun Catfish Company.
The report states that while the 40-year-old manager was leaving the building he was approached by three males. Officers say of the three, one man was armed with a handgun and demanded that the manager go back into the building.
However, since the victim refused to follow the orders of the robber the three men gave up. The suspects left the scene in a white Nissan Sentra.
According to the report, officers searched the area and found a vehicle matching the description of the white car traveling northbound on I-240 near Covington Pike. The reports states officers then conducted a traffic stop and found all three suspects in the car.
The suspects, Walter Davis, James McCarroll, and Darryl Thomas, were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.
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Federal Tax Credit for Home Window Tint
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act reinstated federal tax cuts for consumers who make certain energy-efficient improvements to their home. For 2009, window film has been added to the list of improvements. Now anyone who has purchased qualifying solar control window film can receive a tax credit. For those who have not yet purchased film, they still have time.
Money in Your Pocket
A tax credit is more valuable than a tax deduction. Tax credits directly reduce your income tax, unlike a deduction, which reduces the amount of income subject to tax. The credit then directly increases the tax refund you receive or decreases the amount you have to pay. Homeowners can receive a 30 percent credit on the costs of qualified window film, up to $500. Installation charges do not apply.
Two Ways to Save Money
Energy efficiency can lower your federal tax bill and your monthly energy bill. Heat gained through windows can make up over 40% of your summer cooling costs. Solar control window film reduces heat gain by 83 percent, which lowers your energy bills.
Other Benefits of Window Film
In addition to money savings, window film can increase indoor comfort, reduce fading of your home furnishings, and protect your family against harmful UV rays. Window film is also energy efficient. According to the Alliance to Save Energy, energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, and cleanest way to extend our world's energy supplies.
There are many benefits of Solar Control window film, also known as Home window tint, which is applied to the interior side of windows. Instead, the primary purpose of solar window film is to deflect the direct sunlight. There are a number of reasons that you might want to do this . .
Window Films lower heating and air conditioning costs, by dramatically reducing the amount of solar heat entering your home. Generate energy savings of up to one ton of air conditioning for every 100 square feet of sunlit windows installed with film. The more windows you treat, the more energy you'll save!
Window Films improve comfort, by preventing much of the sun's heat from entering through your home's windows. Prevent areas near windows from becoming hot spots, making temperature more uniform throughout your home. Reduce glare and associated eyestrain when viewing your TV or computer screen. Reduce radiant heat loss through windows in cooler climates.
Protect the interior of your house. Sunlight that comes into the house is phenomenal for fading carpet, drapes and furniture. The heat from it can also damage electronics and digital items and cause wood to warp. In addition to its blocking power, solar window film can passively reflect and absorb up to 70% of incoming solar heat which keeps it from entering the house. Don't put up with damage from "natural elements" inside your home. Protect your material items, keep them in excellent shape and make them last longer.
Defend the health and comfort of you and your family. Exposure to direct sunlight is just bad for you. It can cause deterioration of the skin which leads to premature aging. It can also increased chance of skin cancer. ome window tint blocks 99% of the ultraviolet light that causes such damage. It is a good idea to control your exposure to sun as much as possible. Save the sunlight exposure for doing fun things outside. Protect your home from the vicious rays.
Window Films offer daytime privacy, by allowing you to see out while others can't see in. This provides privacy without pulling blinds or drapes. It lets you enjoy sunlight and enhance outside views, yet does not obstruct vision or distort colors.
Home window tint comes in many different types. If you want to protect the privacy inside your home, choose a tint with a higher reflective rate. That way, you can see out but others can't see in during the day. At night it does not ensure as much privacy, so it is good to close the blinds at night after you've enjoyed the view all day!
Some Window Films provide safety and security, by providing Shatter-resistant protection which reduces bodily injuries caused by flying glass, Seal out most wind and water, even when glass is broken. Deters burglary by making unwanted entry more difficult.
Make your home more attractive Home Window Film is part of the Green Energy Movement! While the primary purpose of solar window film is not a decorative function, it can make your home look better from the outside. Curb appeal is important to most homeowners. When decorating the inside of house, you are not going to use curtains that don't match in one room. So, why would the outside of your house show different colors of curtains?
Home window tint increases privacy by blocking or obscuring the view of the things that are inside the house for the exterior (depending on its reflectivity). Solar window film comes in many colors and shades as well so it can complement your home's style. With the life span of solar window film is about fifteen years, and the payback period of only 3-4 years, home window tint should definitely be considered as the first step to improving privacy, your health, and home energy conservation.
CWT Films have a good Cost to Benefit Ratio, Whoever is in charge of paying the bills can be a real nag when it comes to outrageous energy bills. Nobody likes to be told not to turn on the air conditioner when they are really hot. Home window tint is the solution! Solar window film decreases the heat that comes in from the outside which make it easier and cheaper to keep the house cool in the summer. It also has an insulating effect that will keep in the heat in the house during the winter, which will drastically decrease your electrical bill.
Studies have shown that a home that has Advanced ceramic or sputtered window films installed will pay for itself in 2 to 4 years from the HVAC energy savings alone, in addition to preserving your Drapes, Furniture and Floors.
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Attention! Attention!
Cbeebies's favourite show from our childhood, The Teletubbies' first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones is here!
Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-noo and the Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children's imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them. Join in and enjoy beloved features from the TV series along with brand new songs.
Running time:
Act 1: 30 minutes
Interval 20 minutes Act 2: 20 minutes
Total 1 hour 20 minutes
So with these baby friendly times the "Teletubbies live" is perfect for babies of 6 months and older! I mean they say it is up to 4 years old, but to be frank, I want to see it myself – getting a chance of reminiscing the happy childhood memories.
The show will be running on the 22nd and 23rd of August 2018 at Orchard Theatre. There are 10 am and 1pm shows. Click here to book your tickets, before they will be sold off.


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Using inquiry and problem-solving approaches, these learning experiences build upon students' interests, support curricula, literacy and numeracy, and foster children's skill development.
The environment is everything that surrounds and affects life on earth - plants, humans and other animals, air, soil, water, natural events such as hurricanes, and weather conditions such as temperature, rainfall, sunlight, etc. An adaptation is an evolutionary process that involves a genetic change in an organism that occurs over a long period of time. Due to the helpful nature of genetic change, it is passed down from one generation to the next. Through adaptations, organisms become better able to live in their environment.
This inquiry provides opportunities for students to work together to explore ways in which familiar animals have adapted to live in their environment. Using the process of decomposition, students will explore adaptations that are behavioural (e.g., wolves hunt in packs, deer freeze when they sense danger), physiological (e.g., skunks release a bad smell when threatened) and/or structural (e.g., a fly's feet are designed to allow it to walk upside down). Learning from these explorations will be recorded in ways that support sharing with others.
This inquiry could begin from:
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Students develop and apply the skills of collaboration and communication and the skills and processes of computational thinking to learn about ways in which animals are adapted to live in their environments.
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Observe and document, using anecdotal comments, photos and/or video recordings, students' ability to:
Students use active listening strategies to acquire information about insect adaptations.
Students work collaboratively to complete a task (a book)
Students write short texts in simple forms to communicate their thinking about their animal's adaptations.
Students using principles of design to create drawings to illustrate their book on animal adaptations.
Students use the computational thinking process of decomposition to break an animal down into smaller segments in order to explore its adaptations.
If your students are interested in learning more, the following may provoke their curiosity:
Cover of A Beetle is Shy by Dianna Hutts Aston
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Educators can facilitate discussions with students about these behaviours and how they help the animals to survive in their environment (e.g., are they a behavior, a body process or a structural adaptation?).


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A few tips to travel from HEC
HEC campus is beautiful in every season, but when the temperatures become colder, students often look to travel.
Which methods of transport are available to students?
Most students fly from either Orly or Charles de Gaulle airport. To get there, people share Ubers or take the bus or train.
Word to the wise, when returning to HEC from an airport, try to share an Uber or book a taxi in advance. If neither of these options are available to you and you're not sure about speaking in French, take a Taxi Parisien. In my experience, these are the safest taxis available and they have the most transparent prices. I unfortunately had a bad experience with an unlicensed driver, and it's given me a good wakeup call!
If you're unsure about a taxi, ask the driver to show you their taxi permit and a company business card. If they aren't willing to do so, turn around and go back inside the airport, find a security guard who can help you find a safe option.
If you plan on taking the train, there are usually special services between stations. Orlyval works between Antony (RER B) and the two airport terminals.
As for buses, there are usually direct lines from central Paris – Roissybus and Orlybus. There are specific timetables, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to the meeting point!
Going to Paris for the day
HEC has plenty of options for day-travellers. From Monday to Friday, there are shuttles every few hours to Pont de Sèvres and Massy in both directions.
On Sundays, there is a special service that drops you in Central Paris by 12pm (perfect for a lunch!) and collects students at two times in the evening.
Ubers are also a popular option for students that have a particular destination in mind, or who need to get somewhere quickly if they've missed a shuttle.
Exploring the Yvelines region
For students interested in visiting Versailles, there are buses run by Phebus that regularly stop at HEC. Tickets are 4 euros for both ways, so it's a good way to see the scenic route!
If you're planning on spending the evening out in Versailles, HEC also offers a pick up service during the weekend.
There are also services to shopping centres – perfect if you need to spend an afternoon with some retail therapy! It's also helpful if you're buying bulky items like ironing boards as the coaches have plenty of storage space.
You'll find that HEC students make the most of their free time exploring the local area, the country or even travelling abroad. Thanks to the services run by the school and local operators, there's plenty of ways to travel.


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Japanese publisher Hamster has announced a Nintendo Switch port for the arcade classic Punch-Out!!.
Originally released back in 1983, the Nintendo-developed fighting game will launch for the Switch on March 30th in Japan. A North American or European release hasn't been confirmed at this time – however considering Hamster typically puts their ports out worldwide, we should be getting it soon.
The Switch version of the game will let players display the two screens horizontally or in its traditional vertical mode, a design mechanic stemming from Nintendo's overstock of monitors back in the 1980's. If you display the game in tate/vertical mode, the top will display the stats of the match and the bottom will show off the match itself.


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Send Datadog alerts to VictorOps and gain fine-grained control over routing and escalation. Get the right eyes on a problem faster, and reduce time to resolution. Create alerts using @victorops * From your event stream * By taking a snapshot * When a metric alert is triggered
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We've all been there. It's Sunday morning. You've woken up in a hazy blur, last night a distant boozy memory, where most things only become apparent after looking at your phone at the outrageous #selfies and frantically un-tagging yourself on Facebook from those horrendous drunken photos that at the time you found so hilarious!
But do we ever think of what the repercussions may be from that #nightout when seeking a job?
Looking at the figures, apparently 1 in 10 job seekers between the ages of 16-34 have lost out on a job opportunity purely down to what has been posted on their social media profiles. If a potential employer sees something on your social media profile, intentionally or not, it truly can make that difference as to whether you'd be deemed suitable for their company or not.
I've definitely heard some tales of people bad mouthing colleagues on Twitter and being fired for it, as well as others calling in to work sick but then uploading drunken pictures from the night before on Facebook…#clueless!
But thankfully Harper's Bazaar have given us some helpful tips and hints on how to avoid these faux pas and help promote yourself to future employers…time to start un-tagging some pictures!
In the age of personal branding, the line between what is and what isn't acceptable to post on your handles often gets blurry. Building up your own brand and elevating your career is now easier than ever with tools like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, to name a few - if you use them right. Here, the deadly mistakes to avoid making in the digital realm...


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Madrid is the capital of Spain and its largest city. Go Madrid is a Madrid, Spain city guide with all the tourist information you need for your stay, created to inform you about the best Madrid hotels, hostels, rental apartments, museums, flamenco, tapas, monuments, bullfights and many more tourist sights attractions.
Please use the information headings above, or use the sections below or the search function at the foot of this page to find ALL you need to know about Spain's capital city.
All the information you need to facilitate your stay in the best Madrid hotels. We show you full details, photos, prices, availability, maps and the comments of previous guests. We also show you which are the best Cheap Hotels in Madrid, together with the most luxurious. You can also find information about central hotels, those in quiet locations, and the best hotels near the airport. All the best low cost accommodation lodging in the centre of Madrid with full price and availability details. Instant booking confirmations and the best deals! We also recommend you check our Top Ten Madrid Hotels. Lastly, don t forget to check out our recommended Airport to Hotel Shuttle Service.
The Spanish word "hostal" is used to describe small, often family-run hotels, and is usually translated to Hostel in English, but shouldn't be mistaken with the concept of youth-hostels. Go Madrid includes an excellent selection of these cheap hostales.
Self-catering options with apartments for all budgets and tastes, from 40 euros/night. There are plenty of cheap rooms in Spain's capital – we have more than 100 charming apartments in the city center in our database, with full information and availability. Should you be coming to Madrid with a group of friends, check out or recommendations for Apartments for groups. Lastly, those wishing to combine the flexibility of an apartment with the services of a hotel should check out our Apart-hotels. We have all you need for short stay holiday rentals with studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments right in the historic centre near all the museums and sights and with online availability and prices.
Our activities section provides you with all the information you need for the best tourist attractions and places of interest, providing many ideas for things to do in Madrid, including typical Spanish flamenco shows, how to see a bullfight or a football game involving the famous Real Madrid football club, recommendations for monuments, excursions tours and even some tips for parents with children. For those who like the quiet side of life, we have a section on walks, one on museums (including information on one of Europe's greatest art museums, the Museo del Prado) and another on Madrid s parks. Make a start with our Top 10 Things To Do section.
For the more adventurous, we can recommend a spectacular Balloon Ride over Madrid. And for the downright party animals, we show you the best of Madrid s trendy nightlife and provide both Stag and Hen activities. Lastly, you or a friend may be interested in the Gay side of Madrid.
All the practical information you need for your visit to the city, with a city map for tourists and Metro, district and Spain maps, shop opening hours, or when they are closed for public holidays or fiestas. You can check what the weather will be like or rent a mobile phone to keep in touch. Tips for laptop users, property buyers and more can be found on our general practicalities page. And if you're considering a move to Spain, check out our relocation services.
You may like to read about the history of Madrid, where to find a tourist office, or what the Spaniards do at Christmas New Year. There are plenty of shopping opportunities in the capital, and if you re coming to Madrid on business, perhaps for the FITUR tourism show, the SIMO IT congress, the SIMA automobile trade fair, or the SIMM fashion convention, you ll surely want to know about the Trade Fair area.
For longer stays, Madrid is the perfect base for trips to outlying towns. Many of these historic places can be reached in an hour or two and are well worth the visit. Excursions to Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Avila, Aranjuez are all possible from Madrid, and tours further afield are also possible. Professional guided city excursions and fully organised daytrips for every need are available right here.
A section on other areas of Spain, with the best places to stay in Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Valencia Alicante, the Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, etc. and even in Lisbon or Oporto in Portugal. Some practical packing information is included, together with a recommendation to participate in our TravelSpain discussion group. Recommendations for hotels and hostels are available, both in the hotspots of Spain and the quieter locations.
We have free interactive Spanish classes and recommendations to learn Spanish in Madrid, for those who wish to improve their level and make their visit more participative. Courses in Spain, an online level test and typical Spanish sayings are just some of the subjects covered. And for those wishing to practice in situ , we offer the possibility to work study in Spain.
We strongly recommend you don't miss the chance to Go Madrid and see such wonderful monuments and sights such as the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Almudena Cathedral, Puerta del Sol, Santa Ana Square, Gran Via, and the city's many historic buildings and squares which make this one of Europe's most attractive cities for sight-seeing.
The list things to do and places to see for tourists here is endless. Apart from the many city tours available, the nightlife is on a par with the most exciting of cities, and kids can join in the fun with activities, rides, and special museums.
Wining and dining is never a problem in Madrid, because mouth-watering restaurants are never more than a short walk away, and the quality of Spanish wine is no longer a secret.
This is an excellent location for a short city break or weekend trip, with several low-cost airlines connecting the city to other European lcoations. And even for a longer family holiday or vacation package, since both adults and children will always have plenty to see and do. Madrid could even be used as a central base for travel around Spain and excursions to outlying towns and villages.
There is no Madrid beach as such, since the capital is located approximately 350km from the nearest coast, but the Lord Mayor has recently announced plans to create an urban beach area by the River Manzanares for the year 2010 within the Madrid Rio project. Aside from this, the city provides tourists and other visitors with a wide variety of things to do, making a visit to Spain's capital city a most enjoyable experience. We sincerely hope this website provides you with the most suitable recommendations of where to stay in Madrid, and all the information necessary to make your visit to Spain enjoyable, informative and interesting. And don't hesitate to contact us if you feel you need more help.


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In choosing a career with Bestway, you will constantly be learning and will be part of an organization that is committed to our employee's safety, the environment and the communities where we live and do business.
What You can expect
We know that in order to attract talented people, we need to provide challenging work, growth opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits. We also know that you want to be surrounded by other talented people in order to feel challenged and rewarded in your work. At Bestway, you'll find all of the above, and more.
Bestway | A BURNCO Company is an equal opportunity employer. Find out more.
Competitive Salaries
At BURNCO, we believe in paying people what they're worth. To ensure our pay levels are competitive, we participate in comparative salary surveys and analysis.
Keeping you and your family healthy – BURNCO has great health benefits
Bestway's employees are eligible benefits covering Health and Dental Care, Vision, and HSA.
Performance-based incentive program
BURNCO has a performance-based culture where we base job level, salary increases and bonuses on results of performance from an individual contribution and overall company measure.
Bestway 401K Plan
Our 401K plan offers you the necessary avenue for saving for your future.
Our values of excellence, integrity and passion will always be central to our success.
Bestway's core values shape our approach to working with customers, communities, employees and stakeholders, allowing us to build relationships for long-term growth. At Bestway, quality is what we've become known for and it is what sets us apart. It is what's behind our continued success, and the only reason we can deliver that quality is because of our people.
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Saddi Khali is a nationally respected New Orleans-born poet, performance artist, and photographer whose images of the Afro American female drip with mood.
Saddi has worked for the last 20 years to blend the most effective mix of art and activism.
As a critically acclaimed poet, his writings have been published in numerous national journals and anthologies, including Dark Eros, Beyond the Frontier, and Be a Father to Your Child.
As a performer, Saddi has been featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam and he has headlined at the Apollo Theater's Salon Series (with Toni Blackman) and has for two years toured nationally with the traveling theater experience, UPROOTED: The Katrina Project.
Most recently, Khali's has emerged onto the field of photography.
The images here are taken using crop sensor Nikons.
Lenses used here range from wide angle to normal and telephoto, all shot at fairly open apertures and at elevated ISO's.
These elevated ISO's lend a feel of grit and grain to the moods.
Saddi's images have been featured in ESSENCE Magazine and on the cover of the Random House book, Triksta and in the instruction book, The Naked and The Lens.
In 2009, Khali also served as the official photographer for the Featherperm Records' European Tour.
Saddi has exhibited his images across the U.S., debuting with Remember Peace/Remember Pleasure along with famed folk vocalist Nakia Henry, at the Casa Frela gallery in New York City and followed by ReCalling Peace at the Red Creative Gallery in Atlanta.
To hear for yourself, Remember is available as an MP3 download or sample from Amazon by clicking here.
He is currently completing his debut coffee-table book, The Look of Love, through Runagate Press.
A modern day renaissance man, Khali has founded the non-profit organization Medicine Media, which develops and promotes culturally competent images of people of color through strategic use of art and media.
To see more of Khali's images, click here.
Images © Saddi Khali
For a listing of Photographers Profiled on GlamourPhotography.co, click here.


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What recourse do I have if a family of a deceased person sold off items that were supposed to go to me?
Well, I assume that the decedent left a will and also left specific devise or a personal property list designating you to receive the items of personal property, and therefore you know that you were supposed to receive those. It's very difficult to try and get those items, or to have a remedy unless there's a probate proceeding involved. So if there's no probate proceeding involved, you would have to probably establish a probate proceeding and then sue whoever it is who dissipated these items of personal property.
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So this is the last post on my holiday outfits. I now have to get back to working around the British weather and short lighting hours on when I can actually shoot my outfits. It is going to be a challenge as I have to work around uni and work, but i'm up for it.
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MLW Radio Network presents the VIP Lounge! Wrestling superstar MVP takes you through the red velvet ropes and gives you all access to his world. Hang with MVP and former WWE head writer Alex Greenfield as they talk pro wrestling, culture, jiu-jitsu and whatever MVP has on his hit list for the week.
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The CSPA is pleased to announce that the 2018 AGM will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at: Toronto Marriott Hotel901 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON (416) 674-9400.Registration for voting Members commences at 8:15 a.m. and will... Continue Reading
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Triangl // Dutch Fishtail Braids
We first showcased model Taylor Tran's amazing looks two weeks ago in the amazing House of Tomorrow bandeau set. This week she's wearing one of our favorite swimwear brands from Australia; Triangl! Triangl was one of our first swim lines we worked with and we immediately fell in love! Their simple lines made of neoprene are the perfect statement swimsuit for any beach vacation. Triangl first started adding delicate mesh trim to their all neoprene line about a year ago. I remember my friend first wearing one of these suits last summer on the beach in Malibu and knew I needed to get my hands on one! Wildfox supplied us with sunnies and this amazing lace dress we're using as a beach cover up! The location the shoot took place at in Carpinteria, CA had this amazing wood art studio and outdoor shower. The many textures in this location only add to the character and charm of the detail on the suit!
Taylor's natural hair is very fine and I knew I wanted to add texture to create body and movement in her hair. I am fortunate that Taylor is a hair stylist as well and I could trust her to mini-crimp her hair for me. I did two dutch fishtail braids and pulled them apart, using my Unite Expanda Dust product for volume and texture. Taylor's hair was perfect for this look and I couldn't stop picking photos to post!
Photographer: Morgan Newton
Model: Taylor Tran
Swimwear: Triangl
Sunnies: Wildfox
Dress: Wildfox
Earrings: Nikki Montoya


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Sunday, 19 March 2006
who cares what picture you see?
Having not been to the cinema for a good couple of months, and perhaps not since Christmas, another visit was long overdue. So I went twice. On Saturday night we went to see "
Walk The Line
" and this afternoon we went to see "
V for Vendetta
". More about Johnny Cash later, but let's deal with 'V' first....
Right. I'm not one of those über fans who has cherished the first edition releases from 1981 (I only read this for the first time last year), but let me say that if you haven't read the
Alan Moore comic book
that this film is based upon, I strongly urge you to do so. It's an utterly beguiling and powerful read and, as you might expect, contains layers of subtlety and depth that no film could possibly hope to cover. I'm guessing that the reviewer from The Times who gave the film a one star review and called it "V for Vacuous" hadn't read it:
It's hardly surprising that Moore washed his hands of the film. His creepy freedom fighter, V, is a disfigured über-terrorist who blows up the Old Bailey one night with fireworks and announces on TV that he will do the same to the Houses of Parliament on November 5th. He delivers his threats in Shakespearean doggerel and spouts pseudo-waffle about the immortality of ideas...."
For someone who has read the book, that isn't so much criticism as an affirmation that the film has been faithful to the original. Of course, that doesn't invalidate the criticism. If reading the comic is a pre-requisite to enjoying the film, then the film will die on it's arse... and judging by the fact that it only came out on Friday and my multiplex only has it on a single screen and about three showings a day, that's exactly what will happen to it commercially.
I thought it was okay. There are inevitably one or two amendments to the plot, but nothing massive, and that in itself is something of a triumph. Lest we forget, this film is about someone whose ideology is fundamentally opposed to his government; someone who believes that violence is both necessary and justified; somone who is prepared to strap himself with explosives and hold a government to ransom; someone who blows up the Houses of Parliament and other landmarks in the London skyline. In many ways, I'm surprised that this film got made at all. We are about to surrender more of our civil liberties so that our government can better fight its "war on terrorism" - how comfortable do we feel watching a film where we are asked to take the side of the terrorist? Or is he a freedom fighter? Ah, it's all a question of perspective, isn't it?
The lovely Natalie Portman - especially for Lord B
About halfway though the film, I realised that I was actually really quite enjoying it. I'd heard that the effects were ropey, that Natalie Portman's accent was appalling, that the central premise of having a masked character as your lead simply didn't translate to the screen. Not true..... (Portman's English accent is certainly no worse than Stephen Rea's wandering Lancastrian burr). It was going really well, and then I felt that the film lost a little pace and it began to feel like it only had just the one point that it was emphasising again and again and again. All that 'people shouldn't be afraid of their governments, governments should be afraid of their people' stuff .... Very good, but in a film stretching over two hours long and with some of the subtletly of the original plot taken out, it began to feel a touch heavy-handed (to be fair, this is a criticism levelled by some at the original comics too).
It's far from a bad film though.... worth seeing, definitely, although possibly not worth repeat viewing.
I'd be really interested to hear what someone who hasn't read the comic thinks of it....
'Walk the Line' is a different kind of film altogether, but it is one that I could easily imagine myself watching again. Of course, both Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon were nominated for Oscars for their performances (Witherspoon winning, and Phoenix losing out ot Phillip Seymour Hoffman) and both are excellent. Both stars did all of their own singing; a big risk, but ultimately the fact that they are so good was probably the making of the film. I'm a big Cash fan, and it's a tribute to both stars that it's not until the final credits that I am anything less than convinced by their vocal performances: as the credits roll we hear the voices of the real Cash and Carter singing for the first time in the film. As soon as I heard it, I was struck by two thoughts: that Witherspoon's impersonation of June Carter had been uncanny, but also that Phoenix hadn't quite captured Johnny Cash. Of course, Cash had such a deep singing voice (daddy sang bass and all that...), that it would have been an almost impossible task, and it's credit to the quality of Phoenix's performance that a direct comparison with Cash didn't really occur to me until I was putting on my coat and heard the real McCoy.
Not that it matters all that much, but I'm also not sure how much Phoenix's performance was about Johnny Cash, and how much was about him making full use of those big, puppy-dog eyes. Those big close-ups of his face with his eyes brimming with tears and his face a picture of hurt and bewilderment.... seen it before. (and as a historian, I am honour-bound at this point to mention that this view of the Cash-Carter story naturally plays down the parts of other key players like Cash's wife and Carter's first two husbands.... hell, they're just collateral damage in the wake of one of the great love stories, aren't they?)
I'm quibbling though. It's an excellent film, and I really enjoyed it. It made me want to go home and put on some Cash records, and you can't say fairer than that. I hope it has that effect on everyone who sees the film.
So that was my weekend (oh, apart from going for a run, viewing a recently refurbished house, watching about six hours of rugby on the telly, watching the "Firefly" pilot....etc. etc.).
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