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Having recently rolled-out into the UK market, LEOMO has confirmed the launch of its TYPE-R cycling motion analysis tool in EU countries from September 1st, 2018. The TYPE-R is billed as the first in a new category of products specifically designed to 'help competitive athletes and their coaches unlock the power of motion analysis'.
As a motion measurement tool for athletes, the TYPE-R breaks down the potential inefficiencies of body movements during cycling.
From September 1st, 2018, TYPE-R is available for European Union (EU) member countries as follows, priced at €799 (including VAT, plus shipping fee). A 20% discount can be claimed from August 18th 00:00 (CET) through to August 31st 23:59 (CET). Upon application an individual discount code will be provided after the launch date.
The discount is offered across 27 countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden.
LEOMO is also selling via Amazon in Europe:
WiFi data enabled, the TYPE-R lets users upload their data quickly to the cloud. LEOMO's web-browser based analytics dashboard gives users a comprehensive overview of their day to day activities. It enables users to proceed with an analysis that integrates motion data with power, cadence, speed, heart rate, elevation, and more.
- For Athletes: The TYPE-R claims to close the gap between an athlete's own intuition about their cycling motion and objective measurements. By delivering the data in real-time, such measurements become visible and allow athletes to be aware of good technique and key movements that are tied to their performance.
- For Coaches: LEOMO points out that assessing athletes' motion with the naked eye can be inconsistent and 'the TYPE-R can assist coaches to validate such assessments with data'. In addition to their experience, coaches can be equipped with information to make data-driven decision making such that their clients 'receive precision-focused training strategies that provide competitive edges'. With the ability to handle data in the cloud, coaches can also easily monitor their remote clients' conditions and training progress.
The LEOMO TYPE-R consists of a touchscreen head unit and five small, lightweight rechargeable Bluetooth sensors, each with its own three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer. Worn on the thighs, feet, pelvis and/or torso, TYPE-R's motion sensors record the rider's movements at 100 data points per second. The real-time display aids the understanding of an athlete's form and techniques to provide insights into their performance.
Motion Performance Indicators on feet (L & R):
- Dead Spot Score (DSS) – Exhibits the magnitude and locations where pedalling velocities lack smoothness along the left and right pedalling cycles.
- Foot Angular Range (FAR) – Measures how much the heel moves up and down while pedalling.
- Foot Angular Range (FAR Q1) – Measures how much the heel moves up and down between the 12 and 3 o'clock pedal positions.
Motion Performance Indicators on thighs (L & R):
- Leg Angular Range (LAR) – Measures how much the thighs move up and down while pedalling.
Motion Performance Indicators on pelvis:
- Pelvic Angle – Measures how much a rider's pelvis is tilted upwards.
- Pelvic Rotation – Measures the angular rotational range of the sacrum's local vertical axis per second.
- Pelvic Rock – Measures the angular rotational range of the sacrum along its local sagittal axis per second.
Motion Performance Indicators on torso:
- Torso Angle – Torso Angle indicates in degrees how much the chest (at sternum) is tilted upward relative to gravity.
- Torso Rotation – Torso Rotation measures the average angular rotational range of the chest.
- Torso Rock – Torso Rock measures the average angular rotational range of the chest to the left and right.
TYPE-R was also boosted by a win at this year's iF DESIGN AWARD 2018, the iF GOLD award. From over 6,400 submissions, only 75 were awarded the gold award by the independent iF jury.
LEOMO was founded by Kunihiko Kaji and Taizo Son in 2012, is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with a satellite office in Tokyo, Japan. With 39 employees (as of July 2018), LEOMO's core business is to sell, design and manufacture devices and related services that contribute to advancements in sports.


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The French region of Alsace is unique in France, due to its complex history. The region has at times been under German rule, which affects it linguistically, culturally and even economically.
The territory was part of the Holy Roman Empire between 870- 1648. Atthis time the population was ethnically German, but it eventually became part of France after the "thirty years war" when the city of Metz became part of the Kingdom of France in 1552 and Mulhouse became part of the French Republic in 1798 (http://dgmweb.net/Ancillary/Geog/Europe/Alsace-Lorraine.shtml). After the Franco-Prussian war in 1871, the region became known as Alsace-Lorraine and wasceded to Germany in the Treaty of Frankfurt. Alsace-Lorraine was ruled by the German Empire until 1919, when the territory was returned to France as reparation in the Treaty of Versailles, after Germany was defeated in WWI. This region was ruled by Nazi Germany during World War II for four years, but was returned to France in 1945 and has been under French rule ever since (Grandhomme, Jean-Noël(2008). Boches ou tricolores. Strasbourg, France). Today, the same region is known as "Alsace-Moselle," although Alsace and Lorraine are now two separate regions. In this essay, the focus will be on the larger of the two: Alsace and the major defining factors of its culture, language and economy. Due to the fact that Alsace has changed hands four times between France and Germany in the past 75 years(Assall, Paul. Juden im Elsass. Zürich: Rio Verlag), it is evident that there is a strong Germanic influence in the region. This results in a unique Alsatian culture.
Gastronomy in the Alsace region is a central part of the culture. It is unique in France, as a lot of the cuisine is influenced by its German neighbours and by its history. For example, famous traditional Alsatian dishes includeFlammekueche, baeckeoffe, schiffala, fleischschnackas and kouglof, but also more French inspired cuisine like tarte au fromage blanc, biscuits brédalas, pain d'épice (gingerbread), tarte flambée, choucroute, carpes frites and foie gras d'oie (http://www.french-property.com/regions/alsace/heritage.htm). This is just one example of how the traditional French and German cultures mix to create thedistinctive Alsatian culture. The region is famous for its vast amount of vineyards which are situated on the eastern slopes of the Vosges Mountains (René Bourgeois, Simone Eurin, La France des Regions, Presses Universitaires de Grenobles, 2001). Consequently, there are a great variety of famous French wines produced in the Alsace region.
Architecture and art is a focal point of heritage in Alsace. TheGerman influence is evident in areas such as "La Petite France" – a district in Strasbourg with half-timbered, Swiss style houses, and even more so in le Quartier Allemand which is the showcase of German neoclassical architecture in Strasbourg (www.strasbourg.info/sights). La Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame in Strasbourg is one of the most iconic landmarks of Alsace. It is a gothic cathedral with aunique silhouette, reaching 142 metres high, and took many centuries to complete. La Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame houses the famous "L'horloge de Trois Rois" – an astronomical clock built during the Renaissance period. Its beauty has been celebrated by many famous men in history including writers, Stendhal, Goethe and Victor Hugo (Bourgeois & Eurin, La France des Regions, 2001).
Strasbourg is a vitaltourist destination in Alsace, however Mulhouse is the most visited town in France for its museums after Paris. The Alsace wine routes are another attraction for tourists, as are the towns of Hunspach, Mittelbergheim, Eguisheim, Hunawihr and Riquewihr which have been awarded as "the most beautiful villages of France" (www.french-property.com/regions/alsace/heritage). Tourism is a key industry...
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Systems thinking sounds great, but how do you actually do it?
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Systems thinking is my choice when I'm asked to teach just one lesson sustainability. Thinking in systems allows you to see the big picture and how the problem you are trying to solve is related to other issues. Systems thinking can be both an overarching mindset and a practical tool. It requires you to keep an open mind and sometimes may seem counterintuitive. In this module you will experience systems thinking and relate it to sustainable energy; and practice applying systems thinking principles.
We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. - Einstein
There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root. - Thoreau
Systems Thinking
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Read and study this concept map, which shows some common skills associated with systems thinking.
Read this short article on Systems Thinking in Innovative Efforts, which explains how seeing the bigger picture can increase the benefits of innovation.
Finally, watch this video to explore a basic systems thinking concept.
Tweet your epiphany (include "#150tons")
For more information
If you want to learn more about systems thinking theory, Donella Meadows' book Thinking in Systems is a great place to start. Her article on Leverage Points can help you identify places to intervene in a system for maximum impact. And here is a framework for applying systems thinking to sustainable design.
You can also help yourself apply systems thinking to an issue by asking the following questions.
- What is your vision for how things might be in the future related to this issue?
- What system(s) and parts of the system(s) are at work in this issue?
- What are the relationships among system components?
- How does the issue with which you are dealing reveal trouble in the system?
- How are you a part of the system(s)? How do your behaviors affect the system and how does the system affect your behaviors?
- How do you want to influence the system(s) and parts of the system(s)?
- What experience, skills, relationships, and resources do you bring to this effort?


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Courtesy of ROHWrestling.com:
Ring of Honor to visit Japan February 19th-20th
Partnership with NJPW continues to build "Best Wrestling on the Planet"
(BALTIMORE, MD) – As Ring of Honor looks across the globe to find the best wrestlers the world has to offer, New Japan Pro Wrestling is a name that continues to prevail as having world-class competition. With the spirit of honor and competition in mind, the athletes of Ring of Honor will be visiting the stars of New Japan Pro Wrestling at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on February 19th – 20th, 2016, just one week before the 14th Anniversary PPV in Las Vegas, truly bringing fans "the best wrestling on the planet."
ROH and NJPW have been developing a friendly rivalry that has given fans incredible, technical, and entertaining wrestling matches all over the world, including in Japan, Canada, and the United States. This partnership is sure to continue to deliver instant classics as competitors from both houses fight for, and with, honor and respect.
When asked about what fans can expect from these shows, Joe Koff said "The relationship with New Japan is very strong and we are honored to bring our stars to Tokyo in the same way that they travel to the United States to compete. Both companies share the same vision in bringing the absolute best wrestling to fans across the world. We are very excited about this opportunity and really everything we have in store for 2016. Additionally, if you thought the Anniversary show in Las Vegas last year was special, you do not want to miss the 14th Anniversary."
Ring of Honor also has upcoming appearances in the United Kingdom as part of a partnership with Preston City Wrestling. The Supershow of Honor kicks off November 27th; more information can be found here.
Fans can also watch Ring of Honor content on http://rohwrestling.com. To find out where Ring of Honor Wrestling airs in your area click here. Fans can also follow Ring of Honor's social media channels for even more content and news, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.


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100% is back with a brand new mini-album, Sketchbook. This is the group's first comeback since their return from hiatus last year with Better Day. During the time since their return, 100% debuted in Japan with How to Cry.
The group has returned with a more vocally centred song. While the group has continually returned with songs that are more dance centred, their last comeback showcased a very big improvement in vocals. Likewise, this comeback showcases even a larger improvement of their vocals. The song itself sounds is a ballad mixed with rock and orchestral sounds. The instrumental itself is quite good to listen to. However, as mentioned already, their vocals are the main show. They sound amazing in this song. Particularly the chorus, where they sing in falsetto. It gave me chills the first time around and it probably will do the same thing to you guys. The rap sequences fit very nicely into the song. I am just not of the fan of the jump from the second (and last) chorus of the song to the rap sequence at the end. It felt a little awkward. But I think that is me being a little picky. Talking about second choruses, the song ended surprisingly fast, which does let me down a tiny bit. But they probably decided to do that to save their vocals because I am quite sure it is not normal or healthy to sing like that 3 times in a short span of time. But regardless, the song is something that you guys need to check out because it sounds amazing.
The music video is a little less impressive. There are no "high notes" here. The video is quite fitting with the song, however, playing towards the emotional side of the song. The majority of the video is split into two. One side shows the guy (with the girl) when they were together as a couple and the other side shows the guy after the breakup (which was the first thing we saw). It was quite interesting to see the two sides of the video interact with each other (like when the post-breakup guy holds out his hand when the girl approaches the guy pre-breakup). It adds a little twist to the story, something that hasn't been done before, I believe. The video features the same set used in KNK's U performance video. I am not troubled by that, just pointing that fact out. The set looked a lot cooler with the piano at the centre and 100% situated around it.
There is no choreography for this comeback. Just them singing their hearts out on stage, which suits the song a lot more than any choreography that they could have intended to include.
Song – 9.5/10
Music Video – 7/10
Overall Rating – 8.5/10


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The Japanese are making Hydrogen from sewage sludge.
A totally untapped resource.
Completely renewable.
There is no reason that all of our waste should not be processed as much as possible into something good.
I believe that we should migrate all uses of natural gas, propane, liquid petroleum gas, etc., into Hydrogen uses.
That would mean that our gas furnaces, gas water heaters, barbecue grills and such would be burning Hydrogen instead of Hydrocarbon fuels.
Then we can replace the Hydrocarbon sources with Hydrogen sources, converting to green sources over time.
We should no longer focus on one source of energy. We should use as many green sources as possible at the same time.
Hydrogen, Ethanol and Electricity can all be produced from sunlight and a variety of other sources right now.
We should be on a mission to replace all dirty fuels with cleaner ones...right now.


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Upcoming Real World Engagement Guest Lecturer Mary Doherty
This week's guest lecturer in the Real World Engagement series run by BA Contemporary Visual Culture is Mary Doherty, CEO and founder Red Dog Design Consultants, Dublin & New York, a multi-award-winning design and creative communications agency. Mary will speak about the role of research and writing in the creative design process and reflect on the development of Red Dog over the past 25 years.
Date/Time: Tuesday, 10th April from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
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Wilkes Neighborhood College partners with 4-H Cooperative Extension to supply Youth Entrepreneurship Camps in Wilkes and Ashe Counties. The Horn Program's Venture Development Center (VDC) serves as the home for entrepreneurial neighborhood on campus and an applied understanding laboratory for students. Far more and far more students are taking the classic organization model and turning it towards solving social issues.
For instance, a better profit can be attained for a longer time if you stick to a tiny sector related to a item or service and be the best provider of it. Furthermore, a thorough understanding of probable areas of organization, the target masses, the precise authorities to be dealt with and a lot a lot more come as a advantage in training programs.
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The Hood Organization for Defending Human Rights has stated that it fully supports the use of peaceful protests in southern Yemen to achieve demands – whatever they may be – just as long as the demands are in line with the Yemeni people's general aspirations.
The organization praised the southern people's struggle, stating that it began a long time ago and has involved a great deal of sacrifice.
However, the organization stated in a press release that armed protests carried out by southern movement supporters provide evidence only of weakness: "The armed protests assure people that the demands of the southern movement supporters are only of a few people who have failed to convince the national community with their demands."
The organization condemned what it described as violations of peaceful protest by southern movement supporters, including attacks targeting Change Squares and party and media headquarters.
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Rotary Club of Williamsville Rotoscope 07/20/15
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|Gary Skalyo
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50/50 Ace of Hearts Ticket Sales and Balance: Starting Balance: $1834.00 Today's Collection: $84.00 Ending Balance: $ 1918.00. Ron Prazmark pulled the 10 of spades and donated it back to the club.
Anne Harvey, an Attorney from Australia was today's speaker. Anne was sponsored as an Inbound Exchange Student by our Club in 1970. She is visiting Buffalo to attend the 45th School Reunion of the 1970 Class in Amherst CHS. It is also the 85th Anniversary of Amherst High School's Opening. Anne spoke about her experiences as a rotary youth exchange student coming to America from Australia. The trip through memory lane and the emotional journey she had living with the hosting families had the audience riveted. She shared some of the experiences during 1960's and 1970's as seen through the eyes of a young student coming to America from Australia and reminisced about the relationships developed as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.
Ana Belloso a Rotary Youth Exchange student from Spain gave a short synopsis of her experiences about her first visit as part of our clubs youth exchange student 3 years ago.
Announcements and other Business:
- Roger requested all club members to bring in calendars for our speaker on August 21. The speaker will be from Peace Prints who help prisoners resume their lives in communities and provide re-entry services.
- Vern shared the flag sent to our club by a visiting rotarian from Keuruu, Finland
- There were several happy, missed pins, name tags and phone ringing fines.
- Ed gave an update on the rotary park cleanup for the upcoming events at the park.
- Gary encouraged all club members to attend the meeting on August 3rd when the district governor will be visiting our club.
The meeting concluded at 7:40 p.m.
Next Week's Speaker: Greg Berwick will give his classification talk.
We Missed You: Ronald Axelrod, Kathy Behan, , Mary Biddle-Wildman, Mike Burns, Joseph Catherine, John Crawford, Kevin Flint, Tim Henderson, Bob Klien, Carrie Leed, Bruce Lucsok, Norman Mattar, Mike Prinzbach, Ed Rath, Jim Rumsey.


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Thanks to those who joined us for the liveblog. For those who didn't but are still interested in all our hilarious comments, including the time I ridiculed Michael C Hall for wearing a skull cap inside when it turns out he has cancer, check below the fold for a full transcript.
Hopefully we'll have a couple analytical thoughts up early this week.
Your list of winners:
- Best Picture, Drama – Avatar
- Best Picture, Comedy/Musical — The Hangover
- Best Director — James Cameron, Avatar
- Best Actress, Drama — Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
- Best Actor, Drama — Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
- Best Actress, Comedy/Musical — Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
- Best Actor, Comedy/Musical — Robert Downey Jr, Sherlock Holmes
- Best Supporting Actress — Mo'Nique, Precious
- Best Supporting Actor — Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
- Best Foreign Language Film — The White Ribbon
- Best Animated Feature — Up
- Best Screenplay — Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner, Up in the Air
- Best Original Score — Michael Giacchino, Up
- Best Original Song — The Weary Kind, Crazy Heart
- Best TV Series, Drama – Mad Men
- Best TV Series, Comedy — Glee
- Best TV Miniseries — Grey Gardens
- Best Actress, TV Miniseries — Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens
- Best Actor, TV Miniseries — Kevin Bacon, Taking Chance
- Best Actress, TV Drama — Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
- Best Actor, TV Drama — Michael C. Hall, Dexter
- Best Actress, TV Comedy — Toni Collette, United States of Tara
- Best Actor, TV Comedy — Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
- Best Supporting Actress, TV — Chloe Sevigny, Big Love
- Best Supporting Actor, TV — John Lithgow, Dexter
7:47 John
Welcome to the 2010 Golden Globes liveblog from the Golden Grouches!
7:47 John
Brian isn't here so this is sure to be a great night!
7:55 Jared
We'd normally be doing red carpet coverage, but Chargers are losing to the Jets by 3 with a minute left in the only close game this weekend.
7:57 John
That's right, we do football and awards shows! That's what we call "sexuality confusion"
8:00 John
And here we go!
8:00 Jared
8:02 John
Ricky Gervais has some prominent incisors. He needs to get in some vampire movies.
8:03 John
Three minutes for the first penis joke!
8:05 John
Five minutes for the first Jay Leno joke!
8:05 Comment From Adam
Thus far, best presenter ever
8:05 Jared
A really solid monologue, there. Definitely laughed out loud multiple times.
8:06 John
Big applause for Anna Kendrick
8:06 Jared
Nicole Kidman presents supporting actress in a movie. We get a shot of Jayma Mays. Who should be nominated for something. Because she is awesome.
8:07 Jared
Best Supporting Actress, Movie: Mo'Nique
8:07 John
I like the Precious song. I *think* it was disqualified for the Oscar though. Is that right?
8:07 Jared
Everything was disqualified for Oscar.
8:09 John
Wonderful and heartfelt speech. I hope tomorrow's wrap-ups will be the last articles we have to read about Mo'Nique not wanting it.
8:10 Jared
Another fine speech for Mo'Nique, here's hoping she continues to reap the awards.
8:10 Adam
Is there any way for Ricky Gervais can do all the acceptance speeches too?
8:10 Jared
Sofia Vergara and Matthew Fox (because, why not?) for Best Actress, TV Comedy/Musical
8:10 Jared
er, present, that is.
8:10 John
Movie supporting actress to TV Comedy Actress. That's quite a change of pace
8:11 Adam
8:11 Jared
Best Actress, TV Comedy/Musical: Toni Collette
8:11 John
Toni won the Emmy last fall too, didn't she? Maybe we should've have seen that coming
8:11 Jared
I watched a few episodes of that. She's totally deserving.
8:12 John
Oh god, I forgot Toni is Australian
8:12 John
Also she said "loo"
8:12 Adam
Holy shit. I've never heard her talk in her actual voice before. This is awesome
8:12 Jared
Toni Collette, charter member of the Hugh Laurie "Holy crap, is that their real accent?"club.
8:12 John
This accent isn't quite as jarring as Saoirse Ronan's leprechaun accent though
8:13 Adam
8:14 John
Brian didn't choose Mo'Nique? What the heck?
8:14 John
What an idiot
8:14 Adam
Picks and scores for the Grouches can be found here:
8:15 Jared
Thanks for being scorekeeper, Adam!
8:15 Jared
We'll be doing an Oscar pool when nominations come out, of course.
8:16 John
Ooh, I like a Lauren Graham/ Jim Parsons pairing
8:17 Adam
Which I will win…again
8:17 Adam
Really doesn't matter who they pair with Lauren Graham…it is, by default, a great pairing.
8:17 Jared
they announce Mavis Spencer as Miss Golden Globe. She stands there awkwardly.
8:17 Jared
Jim Parsons and Lauren Graham present Best Supporting Actor, TV.
8:18 John
Holy crap William Hurt has an incredible beard
8:18 Jared
Best Supporting Actor, TV: John Lithgow
8:18 Jared
8:18 Adam
Oh snap. Was there ever a doubt? John Lithgow is the MAN.
8:19 Jared
Neil Patrick Harris is more the man.
8:19 Adam
Harry from "Harry and the
8:19 Adam
Hendersons" beats Doogie Howser
8:20 Jared
But not Dr. Horrible!
8:20 Adam
8:21 Jared
Sir Macca presents Animated Feature and makes a Beatles Rock Band joke.
8:21 Adam
John: Nice. Is Tyson sitting at "The Hangover" table?
Jared: Mike Tyson sits where ever he wants.
8:22 John
At least Jim Parsons got to present. He should have been nominated for Best Comedy Actor though
8:22 Jared
Best Animated Feature: Up
8:22 John
Aw, Pete Docter has the Ellie badge on his lapel
8:23 Adam
This doesn't seem like a prepared speech at all…..
8:23 Jared
I'd be fine with a Jim Parsons nod as well. Matthew Morrison has no business with one.
8:28 John
Commercial for The Marriage Ref, a show replacing the Leno fiasco this spring. Looks awful!
8:28 Jared
Pierce Brosnan appears to like Kate Hudson's dress. He's got taste.
8:29 Jared
I mean, I'll grant that Nine was one of the year's best musicals, but did anyone who actually saw it think it was one of the best comedy/musical films?
8:29 John
What other musicals have there been?
8:30 Jared
8:30 Jared
The Invention of Lying was actually a decent movie.
8:30 John
Ricky Gervais makes fun about how Golden Globes can be bought. Excellent!
8:31 John
William H Macy has long flowing locks!
8:31 Adam
I can't bring myself to make fun of Felicity Huffman. She's too awesome.
8:31 Jared
Yay Felicity Huffman! She's great, even if she is struggling with the philanthropy speech introducing the prez of the HFPA.
8:32 John
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association president gets to talk about his sham organization
8:32 Jared
Why hasn't the music started to play him off?
8:32 Adam
BORING! Bring back Ricky
8:33 Jared
Just because everyone thinks it is a joke doesn't mean it is a sham!
8:33 John
Jane Krakowski + NPH = another winning combination
8:33 Jared
Jane Krakowski and Neil Patrick Harris present Best Actor, TV Drama. NPH is funny, as always.
8:33 Adam
It's a nice game of guess which one is funny…I'll give you a hint…their initials are NPH
8:34 John
Michael C Hall has a ridiculous stocking cap on
8:34 Jared
Best Actor, TV Drama: Michael C. Hall
8:34 Adam
He has cancer…and people call me the asshole
8:34 John
I have just been informed Michael C Hall has cancer
8:34 John
I am awful
8:34 Jared
Oh John, don't let a little think like cancer get in the way of your humor.
8:35 Adam
Making fun of John for his ill-timed comment is going to make my night
8:36 John
And apparently Hodgkin's has one of the most painful chemo regimes too. Gah
8:36 Jared
They also present Best Actress, TV Drama. I heart January Jones, and maybe she's been great this season of Mad Men, but based on the episodes I've seen…she gets a nom, really?
8:36 Jared
Best Actress, TV Drama: Julianna Margulies
8:37 John
January Jones was awful on SNL
8:37 John
So what show is Julianna on? And is it good?
8:37 Jared
The Good Wife. I've heard decent things about it.
8:38 Adam
She has a liege? Who has her as a vassal?
8:38 John
What is it about? Domestic drama?
8:39 Adam
I renew my suggestion that Ricky Gervais should handle all acceptance speeches as well.
8:39 Jared
Josh Charles is also on it, which is the reason I was thinking about watching. I think it is something like her husband is a politician who publicly cheated her and is disgraced and she goes back to work as a lawyer…something like that.
8:40 John
Extraordinary Measures looks like it should be on ABC Family or the Hallmark Channel
8:42 Jared
We are divided on Parenthood, the TV show.
8:42 John
Harrison Ford's earring never ceases to amuse me
8:42 Jared
I was just going to say that!
8:43 Jared
He also seems terribly bored to be up there talking about Up in the Air.
8:43 John
The song to Up in the Air- another good disqualified song
8:43 Adam
Was it boredom or the fact he's 80 years old?
8:44 Jared
Cher and Christina Aguilera…together at last!
8:44 Jared
Burlesque co-stars Kristen Bell, by the way!
8:45 John
Hahahaha a Paul McCartney divorce joke! And they immediately cut away from him when Ricky told it
8:45 Jared
They present Best Original Song…frankly, I'd be cool with none of them winning.
8:45 John
Christina Aguilera looks respectable these days. Surprise
8:45 John
Note: all of these songs outside Crazy Heart are not good
8:47 Jared
Best Original Song: "The Weary Kind" from Crazy Heart
8:48 John
I'm really surprised T Bone Burnett didn't have a southern accent
8:48 Jared
I agree, it is clearly the only I'd vote for, if I had to vote for something.
8:48 John
I woulda loved to see Karen O up there. alas
8:48 Jared
Best Score: Michael Giacchino, Up
8:49 John
Loved the score from Up, but it really should be behind The Informant!, Where the Wild Things Are, *and* Avatar
8:49 Jared
Oh snap.
8:50 Jared
As much as I didn't like The Informant!, I can't hate on Marvin Hamlisch, I suppose.
8:51 Jared
It is odd to me to see that VIP chick in those Chase ads.
8:54 Jared
Amy Adams and Josh Brolin present Best Miniseries (aka the stuff NO ONE has seen).
8:54 Adam
Actually, I've seen Into the Storm. It was pretty good.
8:55 Jared
Best Miniseries: Grey Gardens
8:55 Adam
And Josh Brolin wasn't so much presenting, as hitting on women in the audience
8:55 John
iirc the Emmys only had two nominated miniseries last year. No one makes them any more
8:55 Jared
Not sure anyone was shocked by that win.
8:55 Jared
Can you blame him for hitting on the women there?
8:56 Adam
And I was shocked. This is why I can't vote for things I WANT to win.
8:56 John
Everyone gets a point except Adam. Grey Gardens was pretty much a sure thing!
8:56 John
Haha, the number of people who came up on the stage is amusing. Like they won a category people care about
8:57 Adam
Fuck Grey Gardens.
And the music is playing because you have to get off the stage. Fitting they are the first ones for this to happen to.
8:57 Jared
When I produce an awards show, there won't be music playing people off.
8:58 Jared
There will be a trap door, however.
8:58 Adam
That is why you need to produce these. I also think incorporating American Gladiators into the mix is the way to go.
8:58 Jared
Tom Hanks introduces Julie and Julia. And is apparently into bald dudes.
8:58 John
And tranquilizer darts
8:59 Jared
The world needs more American Gladiators, it is true.
9:00 Adam
Julie & Julia is one of those movies that I like less and less as time goes on.
9:00 John
True, I'd like to see the acceptance speeches while Viper is shooting tennis balls at them
9:00 Jared
Colin Farrell introduces Best Actress, Comedy/Musical. Any guesses as to how many of the nominees he has slept with?
9:01 John
A problem with Nine: would you really cheat on Marion Cotillard?
9:01 Jared
Julia Roberts for Duplicity is a joke of a nomination, for the record. Not that the HFPA has a hard on for celebrities or anything.
9:01 Jared
Adam would with Penelope Cruz, absolutely.
9:01 Jared
Best Actress, Comedy/Musical: Meryl Streep, Julie and Julia
9:02 John
Ooh, I forgot Penelope Cruz was the mistress. Well then
9:02 Adam
I love it if Meryl Streep pulled a Jim Carrey acceptance speech. "I refuse to believe that I am a better actor than myself."
9:02 Adam
9:02 John
Duplicity wasn't a bad movie but very much underachieved. If anyone else was in that role they wouldn't have been nominated though
9:03 Adam
Is it just me or does Meryl look like a corpse? I mean..I'm pale, but she is transparent up there.
9:03 Jared
Unless it were Meryl Streep in that role.
9:04 Adam
Oh good. A self-serving speech trying to pretend to be uplifting to other people…something new and different.
9:04 John
Sweet tribute from Meryl to her mother
9:04 Jared
I'm curious to see if any director would have the nerve to start the music going to play Meryl Streep off the stage.
9:04 Adam
9:05 Adam
I'd already be playing. I wouldn't even have a set time. I'd switch it up to keep people on their toes.
9:05 John
Okay this has veered into a Haiti speech. Not quite as awkward as Daniel Day Lewis crying about Heath Ledger two years ago, but it was kind of close
9:08 John
Fun story: we keep track of movies we should see for the site on a shared spreadsheet. I put Julie & Julia on it months ago and Brian gave me crap. "What, that's not going to be nominated for anything!" Another instance of Brian being very wrong
9:09 Jared
That's the first dig at Brian in some time, guys.
9:09 John
We need to pick up the slack
9:09 Adam
There haven't been very many underage girls on stage..
9:09 John
bah, you beat me too it
9:10 Jared
Helen Mirren introduces Precious. Still boggles my mind a bit that she was the first choice for Mariah Carey's role.
9:11 Adam
It boggles your mind that they tried to get a talented actress for the role and then had to settle for a unstable singer at the last minute instead?
9:11 Jared
Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana present Best Actor, Miniseries…how did Sam Worthington become such a hot property? Would anyone recognize him on the street?
9:12 Jared
Best Actor, Miniseries: Kevin Bacon, Taking Chance
9:12 John
Helen Mirren was apparently going to be in the Mariah Carey role in Precious, but dropped out. But she worked with Lee Daniels in a movie called Shadowboxer, starring Cuba Gooding Jr!
9:12 John
Oh goodness, Mo'Nique, Macy Gray, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were in it too
9:13 Jared
<–Has a new movie on his queue.
9:14 Jared
They also present Best Actress, Miniseries…I don't think I mentioned it in my CCMA post, but Saldana has fantastic legs.
9:14 John
You knew it had to be a Grey Gardens actress, it was just a matter of who
9:14 Jared
Best Actress, Miniseries: Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens
9:14 Jared
Well, Adam didn't know.
9:15 Adam
You don't know the etiquette because you are not a good actress and don't have any business being up there.
9:15 John
Drew Barrymore always strikes me as an idiot
9:16 John
like well-meaning, and overly earnest, and dumb
9:16 Jared
I saw 50 First Dates in theaters, so I'll sit this one out.
9:16 John
I have it on blu-ray!
9:16 Adam
Oh god.
9:16 John
(it came free with my TV)
9:17 Adam
How did I ever get in this group? Did you guys need a tolken "cool" person?
9:17 John
It came with a package of Night at the Museum, 50 First Dates, and Invincible. Quite a group
9:18 Adam
What a great marketing campaign. Were they trying to sell as few TVs as possible?
9:18 John
took me 2 years to get a blu-ray player though. So the box set has mostly been used to prop up my laptop that has fan problems so that it doesn't overheat
9:20 Jared
Whoa, the Census got like the whole Christopher Guest crew for a commercial. Awesome.
9:21 Adam
Oh good. Another actress who can't act. Why can't they get the only Charlie's Angel that can act?
9:21 John
What I said about Drew Barrymore also applies to Cameron Diaz. Except she's extra dumb
9:22 Jared
Cameron Diaz introduces It's Complicated. All you need to know about that movie is that Brian is the only one of us who liked it.
9:22 Adam
At all.
9:22 Jared
Gervais: "This category is a bit of a downer, really….It is for writing."
9:22 Adam
9:23 Adam
Omar Epps is NOT excited at ALL
9:24 John
Cameron Diaz had a short MTV travel series called Trippin where she and her friends went on random trips. Drew was one of her friends. So much vapidity in one place
9:24 Adam
With the exception of It's Complicated, this is a VERY strong category.
9:24 Jared
Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler present writing…she's flashing some leg, and here's where I say that I don't entirely understand why Gerard Butler is a star. Not that I have anything against him. The nominees in this category are all over the place, by the way. Really good stuff (District 9), really bad stuff (It's Complicated).
9:24 Jared
Best Writing: Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner, Up In the Air
9:25 Adam
As much as I liked Up in the Air, Jason has it right…I'm also still waiting for them to say Quentin's name.
9:25 Jared
Read an interesting story about writing credits, apparently there was drama about giving Turner a screen credit.
9:26 John
The nomination for It's Complicated is just dumbfounding. I understand how it could sneak into a Comedy/Musican comedy, but a category for all screenplays of all types for all movies? Ridiculous.
9:27 Jared
Jennifer Garner and Ashton Kutcher (supporting Valentine's Day. And yes, I am looking forward to it) present Best Actor, Comedy. Again, I heart Glee, it is ridiculous that Matthew Morrison got a nom. Just absurd.
9:27 Jared
Best Actor, TV Comedy: Alec Baldwin
9:27 Adam
9:27 Jared
They claim he is at a charity event….how many people actually believe that?
9:28 Adam
The same number of people that thought he was funny in It's Complicated.
9:28 Jared
9:28 Adam
9:28 John
old women?
9:31 Brian
Hey everybody
9:31 John
The Nos have it
9:31 Jared
9:31 Adam
Well…it was fun while it lasted.
9:31 Brian
I will have to catch up on the stupid pedophilia jokes you guys have made on my behalf later
9:32 Jared
Funny how that was the first thing you thought of.
9:32 Brian
If only every category were about Grey Gardens, then jared would be smoking us
9:32 Adam
Surprisingly enough, my next comment was…"So, you can finally join us because it is past her bedtime?"
9:32 Brian
har har
9:33 Jared
Samuel L. Jackson (or as one of the red carpet people said: Samu El) presents Inglourious Basterds. Dammit, Netflix, why won't you let me watch it?
9:33 Jared
I think he's wearing the same suit as the CCMAs.
9:33 Brian
how has the show been so far?
9:34 John
Ricky Gervais has been funny
9:34 Brian
ok, how about the verdict from someone with a good sense of humor?
9:34 Adam
Very funny.
9:34 Brian
oh good to know
9:34 Jared
Sophia Loren gets a standing O. Pierce Brosnan looks like he would totally tap that.
9:34 John
he made fun of Paul McCartney's divorce
9:34 Adam
Pierce probably has.
9:35 Brian
any good acceptance speeches?
9:35 John
Mo'Nique had a nice one
9:35 Adam
Nope. Ricky Gervais should have done those too…or American Glaidators should have been introduced.
9:35 Jared
Best Foreign Film: The White Ribbon
9:36 Brian
Fools! of course it was the white ribbon…
9:36 Jared
I'm no good at the coin flips!
9:36 Adam
I'm no good at ones with Grey Gardens in it.
9:36 Brian
jared is fabulous at those
9:37 John
I'm really interested in seeing that. But I thought the HFPA would go for Almodovar and Cruz instead of an artsy Haneke film
9:37 Brian
so does anyone else think that the golden globe is a really cheap looking award?
9:37 Jared
I've never seen Grey Gardens, for the record.
9:37 Brian
9:37 Jared
Amy Poehler is cool and all, but why not Yvonne?!
9:38 Jared
Zack Levi really can pull off the self-deprecating stuff.
9:38 John
joke about Chuck being a terrible lover segues right into "And the best drama nominees are…"
9:38 Jared
Best TV Series, Drama: Mad Men
9:39 Jared
Which isn't a good show, for the record.
9:39 Adam
Agreed. Dexter is MUCH better.
9:39 John
Everyone but Adam gets a point. Again. He's on quite a losing streak after being ahead for the first hour
9:39 Brian
it has its moments….but definitely overrated
9:39 Adam
It's moments are any that include Christina Hendricks.
9:40 Brian
Best part about that show is juust to the right of Jon Hamm
9:40 Jared
They do have really fantastic women.
9:40 Adam
Except for what's-her-name.
9:41 Brian
Is there really an "except for" on that show?
9:41 John
Very odd- the last two TV categories are Comedy Series and Supporting Actress
9:41 Brian
I'm going to guess you're going for Elizabeth Moss
9:41 Adam
Yes. Which is why I said it.
9:41 John
Elisabeth Moss = scientologist
9:42 Adam
She isn't attractive or a good actress so I didn't learn her name.
9:42 Jared
Trivia question: in which movie were January Jones, Elisha Cuthbert, Shannon Elizabeth, Denise Richards, Ivana Milisevic, and Keira Knightley all in?
9:43 Adam
Also, my losing streak is due solely to my unwillingness to pick things I don't like (with a few exceptions).
9:43 Adam
I guess Casablanca
9:44 Jared
Close. It was Casablanca 2: Wet and Wild.
9:44 Brian
Jared, your dreams dont count as movies
9:44 Adam
Do the Germans win in that one?
9:45 John
This is a funny commercial, but The Marriage Ref is going to be horrible
9:45 Jared
Haha. It was Love Actually.
9:45 Brian
January Jones was in Love Actually?
9:45 Jared
Taylor Lautner gets to introduce (500) Days of Summer? That feels wrong.
9:46 Jared
Yup yup. She's the second hot chick in Wisconsin.
9:46 Jared
(Ivana is the first, Elisha the third, Shannon is "the hot one" and Denise is the friend she brings on the plane)
9:46 Adam
Kristen Bell!!
9:46 Jared
Kristen Bell!!!
9:46 Adam
I win again.
9:46 Brian
kristen Bell!!!
9:47 Brian
late to the party, as usual
9:47 Adam
9:47 Jared
Best Actress, TV Drama: Chloe Sevigny
9:47 Jared
wow, did i miss that category.
9:48 Jared
Best Supporting Actress, TV: Chloe Sevigny, Big Love
9:48 Jared
I was just upset that Jane Lynch didn't win. Just wrong.
9:49 Adam
Jared's been hitting the bottle pretty hard lately.
9:49 Brian
Good to see Ricky Gervais is actually hosting this thing — I dont think I've seen him since I joined the liveblog
9:50 Adam
Her dress is pretty subtle.
9:50 Adam
I am not complaining
9:50 Jared
Halle Berry presents Best Supporting Actor, Movie…Halle Berry, man, what has happened to her career?
9:50 John
It's cleavagy, but she's no JWOWW
9:50 Jared
Best Supporting Actor, Movie: Christoph Waltz
9:50 Jared
Probably could have typed that one up ahead of time, huh?
9:50 Brian
you and alice love the J-Woww
9:51 Jared
Adam and I don't watch stupid television, so we don't get that reference.
9:52 Adam
If there was ever a doubt, the Golden Globes have proved that beards are in.
9:52 Brian
what the hell is Waltz talking about?
9:52 John
While Christoph talks, here's JWOWW http://www.papermag.com/blogs/Jwowww.jpg
9:52 Adam
Does it matter? He's awesome.
9:52 Jared
I'm sure Christoph Waltz is a great guy and super actor, but he gives a speech like a boring professor.
9:53 Adam
At least it was genuine.
9:53 Jared
Honestly, he could have admitted to murder or something, and I wouldn't have noticed.
9:54 John
Christoph Waltz actually knows all the languages he speaks in Basterds
9:55 Brian
so you're saying that Sam Worthington should win too for knowing Navi?
9:55 John
Haha. He spoke it so convincingly!
9:55 Jared
Does he know Navi?
9:55 John
Well, he spoke it as a beginner convincingly
9:56 John
For anyone who may be joining us, please feel free to comment!
9:57 Jared
Robert De Niro and Leonardo di Caprio introduce Martin Scorsese…I'm glad they announced him as "Robert De Niro, from Everybody's Fine"
9:57 Brian
I smell a montage coming…
9:57 John
What was De Niro's last good film?
9:58 Adam
The Godfather II?
9:58 Adam
No, I liked Ronin.
9:58 John
He's really had an astonishing run of failures
9:58 Brian
I didnt like it, but Good Shepherd?
9:58 Adam
No. Wrong again.
9:59 John
Everybody's Fine, Righteous Kill, What Just Happened, Stardust, Good Shepherd, Hide and Seek, Meet the Fockers, Shark Tale, Analyze That
9:59 Jared
I liked Stardust.
9:59 Brian
you sure you want that on the public record?
9:59 Adam
I also liked Stardust. And he was pretty great in it.
9:59 John
The Score was good
9:59 Jared
Some of us aren't ashamed of the movies we like.
9:59 Brian
9:59 Adam
The Score was pretty bad until the very end.
10:00 John
Hahaha I was just about to ask if they'd mention Bringing Out the Dead. So terrible
10:02 Brian
Taxi Driver, also not good
10:02 Adam
Taxi Driver was not good at all. But, it's still pretty hard to say he's not a great director.
10:02 Jared
Layla: an excellent addition to any montage.
10:03 Brian
nice ad for shutter island
10:03 Jared
Hey, they only mess with the opening date for the great movies.
10:08 John
Yes we're still here
10:08 Jared
Speak for yourself.
10:10 Brian
how excited are you for Valentine's Day movie, jared?
10:10 John
What's the deal with romantic comedies with dozens of actors these days?
10:11 Jared
About as excited as you were for High School Musical.
10:11 Jared
Well, I think they are safe bets.
10:11 Adam
It's an attempt to make up for complete lack of plot, dialogue, etc.
It's the "shotgun" approach.
10:11 Jared
There doesn't have to be a lack of plot or dialogue.
10:11 John
Didn't He's Just Not That Into You underwhelm financially? (and obviously critically)
10:12 Adam
There doesn't have to be…but there usually is.
10:12 John
94 mill domestic. Guess not
10:12 Jared
I don't know if I'd say "usually."
10:12 Jared
Plus another 80 million worldwide.
10:13 Brian
Jodie Foster is still a babe
10:13 John
If only you were a woman
10:13 Adam
Even though she doesn't look like she did in Taxi Driver anymore, Brian?
10:13 John
10:13 Jared
Jodie Foster introduces The Hurt Locker. I'm sure there is a connection there I'm not seeing, but still, they have to be happy they got her.
10:14 John
Didn't Ricky drink at another award show he was at? Maybe last Golden Globes?
10:15 Adam
His stand-up on HBO. Had a huge can of Fosters
10:15 Jared
We had to rewind to catch Gervais' joke about Mel Gibson. Totally worth it.
10:15 John
Well Ricky is about to get pounded backstage
10:15 Adam
Wow. Awesome joke about Mel Gibson drinking.
10:16 John
What happened to Mel Gibson's accent?
10:16 John
Did he stop being Australian?
10:16 Brian
he was drinking?
10:16 Jared
Mel Gibson presents Best Director. I understand why Clint Eastwood gets nominated, because I'm scared of him too….but really? Come on.
10:16 Jared
Best Director: James Cameron, Avatar
10:17 Adam
I agree with Jared…and James Cameron was the second weakest one up there…this year.
10:17 Jared
oooh, now I'm thinking about a James Cameron/Mel Gibson block party.
10:17 Brian
oh god. hes speaking an imaginary language
10:18 Adam
We need to see more of Zoe
10:18 Adam
In fact, why don't they just focus on her while James talks.
10:19 Jared
I think Cameron actually said: "Suck it, Kathryn!"
10:19 Adam
How is Brian winning? What is wrong with the HFPA?
10:19 Brian
I'd be so happy if Modern Family won — but they aren't
10:20 John
Avatar just won its 5th straight weekend, btw, and has yet to drop 50% from its opening weekend
10:20 Jared
Olivia Wilde and Kiefer Sutherland present best TV series, comedy. Actually some good nominees here, though does anyone actually think Entourage is still one of the best shows on TV?
10:20 John
Modern Family is really terrific. Everyone shoudl watch it
10:20 Brian
to be fair, its opening weekend was severely depressed because of the NE blizzard
10:20 Jared
Best TV Show, Comedy/Musical: Glee
10:20 Jared
Ditto on Modern Family. Tremendous show.
10:21 Adam
I guess I need to watch it.
10:21 John
And now we have a logjam at the top!
10:21 John
With Adam far behind
10:21 Adam
And this is becoming embarassing for me.
10:21 Adam
I gue
10:21 Jared
10:22 Jared
Brian…hottest chick on Glee?
10:23 Jared
To preempt any jokes, yes, I'm looking forward to When In Rome, so you can shut up about it.
10:24 Brian
the jewish one
10:24 Brian
and how are there two superstition-based romcoms coming out this winter?
10:24 Jared
10:24 Adam
I can't make fun of you for looking forward to a Kristen Bell movie.
10:24 Jared
thank you
10:24 Jared
Because it is an easy plot device, I think.
10:24 John
Because there are about three premises for romcoms
10:25 Adam
But I will for looking forward to a Josh Duhamel movie.
10:26 Jared
The guys from The Hangover (minus Galifinakis and plus Mike Tyson) introduce The Hangover…because no one else wanted to?
10:27 Jared
Reese Witherspoon (yeah, she has an Oscar, what of it) presents Best Comedy…i'm not saying (500) Days of Summer should win, but they were introduced with a Hall and Oates song, so….
10:27 John
Okay, that's pretty sweet
10:27 Jared
Best Comedy/Musical: The Hangover
10:28 Jared
Well done, HFPA.
10:28 Brian
wow, the hangover. im pretty surprised
10:28 John
Hahaha, great background song
10:28 Brian
and how do you guys not tell me that MIKE TYSON is there?
10:28 Adam
Finally. Awesome background song. And I close the gap by one.
10:28 Adam
Maybe you should get a television….or watch online.
10:28 Jared
I should have actually flipped coins, I think. Next time.
10:29 Brian
Maybe it has a shot for a Best Picture?
10:29 Brian
dude im joining you from friggin Rocky Mount, NC
10:29 Jared
I mean, it is on the radar.
10:29 John
That would be pretty funny. Doubtful though
10:30 Adam
As doubtful as it winning a Golden Globe?
10:30 John
Much more
10:30 Brian
I dunno John
10:30 John
Ooh, I once did a 720 in my car on I95 in Rocky Mount. Good times
10:30 Adam
I'd probably agree with that statement, John. Simply because it deserves to be there.
10:31 Jared
I mean, I agree with John. It is doubtful. But not out of the question.
10:31 John
That category could've done a lot to break up the logjam if Julie & Julia won. Ah well
10:32 John
It comes down to the acting categories since we all chose Avatar
10:32 Brian
Adam didn't
10:32 Jared
Dun dun dunnnnn.
10:33 John
For those of you playing Fantasy Golden Grouches at home, me and jared picked Clooney and Bullock while Brian has Bridges and Mulligan. I have Damon and they chose Downey Jr
10:34 Jared
Yes…Arnold Schwarzenegger introduces Avatar. Awesome. And he is funny!
10:34 John
Governator tells an NBC/Leno joke. Ha
10:34 Brian
doesn't he have a state to ruin?
10:34 Adam
No one is playing at home…we are the only ones reading this.
10:35 Jared
Well, I'm playing at home.
10:35 John
What about our thousands of adoring fans?
10:35 Brian
Mickey Rourke is great
10:36 Brian
when is last station coming out to E St?
10:36 Jared
Mickey Rourke presents Best Actress, a pretty strong group of contenders, I think.
10:36 Brian
10:37 John
Well, Mulligan deserves it but we can't let Brian win this thing
10:37 Jared
Best Actress, Movie: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
10:37 Brian
all is right with the world, Jared is winning the pool
10:37 Jared
(Best Actress, Drama)
10:37 Adam
I agree with both parts of that statement.
10:39 Jared
Maker's Mark jokes are always funny, I think.
10:39 Brian
Wait a second — John, a 9.5 for Avatar?!
10:39 John
Unsure about how much she deserves it, but it makes up for being snubbed for The Net
10:39 Jared
Sally Hawkins looks like she weighs 65 pounds.
10:39 Brian
wow….i cannot wait to make more fun of you for that
10:39 John
What can I say, I loved it
10:40 Jared
Well, John did say how much he loved the character-driven movies…..
10:40 John
Michael Stuhlberg looks so young
10:40 Adam
What is wrong with you? This rivals your love for Frozen River.
10:40 John
Crap. I think Jared has this wrapped up
10:40 Jared
Best Actor, Comedy: Robert Downey, Jr., Sherlock Holmes
10:41 Adam
Robert Downey, Jr. is awesome.
10:41 John
Haha this is a great speech
10:41 John
Has anyone seen Sherlock Holmes? Is it any good?
10:42 Jared
Haven't caught it yet.
10:42 Adam
I have. It is…fine.
10:42 Brian
me neither
10:42 Brian
gordon-leavitt deserved it?
10:43 Jared
He deserves everything.
10:43 Adam
I was expecting it to be more fun…with Downey, Jr. and Ritche
10:43 John
No, Damon deserved it
10:43 Adam
But it wasn't bad. Some interesting devices used.
10:44 John
How does it compare to other Ritchie movies? I really enjoyed RockNRolla
10:44 John
Aw, that dog is so worried about his bone. Poor dog
10:45 John
Adam's downfall here is really impressive. iirc he was at 5 or 6 after the first hour
10:45 Jared
The trailer made RockNRolla look like Ritchie just cut and pasted various scenes from his other movies.
10:45 Jared
But he has his integrity, so that's something.
10:45 Brian
very true
10:46 Adam
Comparable to how much I liked RockNRolla…more fun than Revolver, but less than Snatch or Lock, Stock.
10:46 John
Hm, that was not Jeff Bridges
10:47 Jared
Kate Winslet presents Best Actor, Drama….another really strong group of guys, and Tobey Maguire.
10:47 Brian
10:47 Jared
Best Actor, Drama: Jeff Bridges
10:47 John
It's going to be a tie!
10:47 Brian
tomorrow or Wednesday night?
10:47 Brian
Crazy Heart?
10:47 Jared
Thanks for jinxing me, John!
10:47 Jared
I'm good for either.
10:50 John
Haha Jeff Bridges has his own stand-in
10:50 Adam
Jeff…don't you know you have to give your "I see you" shoutout to Colin Farrell in Navi?
10:51 John
This thing is going to end on time
10:52 John
Well, I wasn't going to watch to see who wins Best Drama, but now that I know Julia Roberts is presenting…
10:52 Brian
is that Elizabeth Banks in the hair commercial?
10:52 Jared
Yes. Don't let her name at the beginning of the commercial throw you.
10:52 Brian
and these chrysler commercials are terrible
10:52 Adam
so you do have a television?
10:52 Brian
ive been watching this on TV since I joined the liveblog
10:53 John
we should have had it set to send you a text message for each of our updates while you were on the road
10:53 John
lucky you!
10:56 Brian
john, you excited for Avatar to win?
10:56 Brian
since its like the best movie ever according to you and James Cameron?
10:56 Jared
Julia Roberts presents Best Drama…I was going to say something about comedy being better, but it was a solid group of films.
10:56 Adam
10:57 Jared
Best Drama: Avatar
10:57 John
I think we did pretty well on picks this year. We'll have to check back with other years, but this seems pretty good
10:57 Adam
Except for Adam
10:58 Jared
So what is the story after the Golden Globes? Avatar becomes the clear front-runner?
10:58 Brian
Yeah — and Bullock too I think
10:58 Jared
Well, except Streep won.
10:58 Brian
and that James Cameron is still a major tool
10:59 Brian
hahahahaha, you had me for a moment Jared
11:00 Jared
Well, thanks for following along, you lurkers. We'll be doing this all over again for the Oscars, only it will be bigger and badder.
11:00 Brian
glad I was able to make it
11:03 John
Thanks for joining us!
11:03 John
Come back for the Oscars in March!


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Chinese Name: 向昌银
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City: Suining City
Province: Sichuan
Date of Death: 2005-03-11
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Most recent place of detention: Lingquansi Detention Center
Case Description:
Falun Gong practitioner Mr. Xiang Changyin from Laochi Village, Suining City in Sichuan Province had already been persecuted in a forced labor camp prior to his arrest in June 2004 while he was clarifying the facts about Falun Gong to people. He was tortured, unlawfully sent to forced labor for four years and died on March 11, 2005 as a result of torture.
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I'm a nervous flyer. Even though I carefully choose my seat and follow a superstitious pre-flight ritual, I end up clenching my armrest at the slightest dip in altitude.
I'm traveling to Los Angeles next week and before I can enjoy my vacation, I have to endure a six-hour flight.
Luckily, there are many things you can buy that help make flying a calm, comfortable, and even enjoyable experience.
If you're nervous flyer as well, here are 10 items you might want to bring the next time you're on a plane.
Noise-cancelling earbuds
Listening to the crying baby sitting behind you isn't going to help your nerves.
Libratone's noise-cancelling earbuds effectively block any distracting noises without taking up too much space in your carry-on.
Libratone Q ADAPT Lightning In-Ear Headphones with Adjustable Noise Cancellation, $179
A tablet
Your in-flight entertainment options can vary a lot between airlines.
If you don't want to take the risk of being stuck without a distraction, you should download your favorite programs or a really good book onto your tablet.
Amazon 7-Inch Fire Tablet with Alexa, $49.99
A portable fan
The plane's air vents will only do so much to control that clammy sensation you get during take off.
VersionTech's portable fan can clip onto your laptop or the back of the seat, so you can stay calm and cool.
VersionTech Multipurpose Collapsible Portable Fan, $17.99
A meditation app
Finding your zen 39,000 feet in the air may sound unlikely, but it's possible.
Through guided meditations, Headspace takes you through the basics of mindfullness and teaches you how to find a little clarity, regardless of your physical location.
Download a few guides before you take off and they'll help you keep your cool if your flight experiences turbulence. The app offers 10 guided meditations for free, with the option to subscribe on a monthly or annual basis.
Headspace Guided Meditation and Mindfulness App, free to download
A travel cocktail kit
Adding a cocktail to your in-flight routine might help calm your nerves.
Thanks to W&P's portable Moscow Mule kit, you can have a high-quality drink without upgrading to first class. The set doesn't include alcohol, so make sure to order your desired spirit from the flight attendant.
W&P Carry-on Moscow Mule Kit, $24
A neck pillow
A neck pillow may not keep your stress levels down, but it will make your flight more comfortable — especially if you're taking a red eye.
This option from Cabeau features dual-density memory foam for optimal comfort and mesh paneling so your neck and head will remain cool for the duration of your trip.
Cabeau Evolution Cool Travel Pillow, $59.95
An aromatic stress treatment
Certain scents, including lavender, jasmine, and ylang ylang, are known to help alleviate stress.
Rubbing Tata Harper's Aromatic Stress Treatment, which is packed with soothing scents like frankincense and rose otto, along your pulse points will allow you to relax. It's expensive, but this little bottle will last you years. And if you're terrified of flying, you can't put a price tag on peace of mind.
Tata Harper All-Natural Aromatic Stress Treatment, $80
A flight monitor app
Anyone who questions every little move or sound the plane makes needs to download SkyGuru.
Developed by a team of pilots, engineers, and therapists, SkyGuru uses your smartphone's sensors to detect, analyze, and explain every little sound or feeling. The app's turbulence monitor can also prepare you for any routine bumps.
SkyGuru PRO, $19.99
Nausea-relief bands
If long flights make you queasy, Psi Band's wristbands use acupressure to naturally relieve motion sickness or any other form of nausea you experience.
Psi Bands Wristbands, $16
A reusable water bottle
Plane cabins are known for their low relative humidity levels, so it's very easy to become dehydrated — and ultimately more agitated — during your flight. Not only will que Bottle's water bottle remind you to drink, its collapsible design will fit nicely inside your carry-on.
que Bottle Collapsible Water Bottle, $24.95
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New York Night
by Stephen Leather
GENRE: Horror/Supernatural
Teenagers are being possessed and turning into sadistic murderers. Priests can't help, nor can psychiatrists. So who is behind the demonic possessions? Jack Nightingale is called in to investigate, and finds his own soul is on the line. New York Night is the seventh novel in the Jack Nightingale supernatural detective series.
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The yellow cab driver was from Sierra Leone originally and during the drive he told Dee-anne how his family had been hacked to death by teenagers with machetes and that he had been lucky to escape with his life. Dee-anne had listened to the man's story and had nodded and made encouraging noises at the right places but there was something definitely off about what the man was saying. It sounded too rehearsed as if he'd gone over it time and time again to make sure it had the ring of authenticity. Her fingers touched his as she handed over the fare and she instantly knew the truth. The man had been one of the attackers, he had killed and mutilated hundreds of men, women and children and had used the money he had stolen from his victims to pay for his passage to the United States.
'I know what you did, Emmanuel,' she said as she took her change. 'You should keep up the good work here in America, Get yourself a big knife and have some fun.'
His mouth opened and he nodded slowly. 'I will, mistress' he said.
'Enjoy yourself,' said Dee-anne. She climbed out of the taxi and slammed the door.
Ten things you should know about Jack Nightingale –
1 – His father sold Jack's soul to a devil on the day he was born.
2 – Jack regained his soul and became a supernatural detective.
3 – He hates lifts (elevators) and always takes the stairs if he can.
4 – He smokes too much and isn't ashamed of it.
5 – He drinks Corona beer with a slice of lime shoved down the neck.
6 – He was once an armed cop in London, and a hostage negotiator.
7 – He lost his job when a man he was questioning about a sex offence crashed through a window and fell to his death. Did Nightingale kill the man? He isn't saying.
8 – Nightingale had to leave the UK after a devil-worshiping group called The Order Of Nine Angles (Not Angels!) decided he had to be killed.
9 – Nightingale now travels across the US, hiding from The Order Of Nine Angles and solving supernatural mysteries.
10 – He has a very cool website at www.jacknightingale.com
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Stephen Leather is one of the UK's most successful thriller writers, an eBook and Sunday Times bestseller and author of the critically acclaimed Dan "Spider' Shepherd series and the Jack Nightingale supernatural detective novels.
Before becoming a novelist he was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as The Times, the Daily Mirror, the Glasgow Herald, the Daily Mail and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. He is one of the country's most successful eBook authors and his eBooks have topped the Amazon Kindle charts in the UK and the US. In 2011 alone he sold more than 500,000 eBooks and was voted by The Bookseller magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the UK publishing world.
Born in Manchester, he began writing full time in 1992. His bestsellers have been translated into fifteen languages. He has also written for television shows such as London's Burning, The Knock and the BBC's Murder in Mind series and two of his books, The Stretch and The Bombmaker, were filmed for TV. You can find out more from his website www.stephenleather.com and you can follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/stephenleather
Jack Nightingale has his own website at www.jacknightingale.com
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text: Synopsis: Spoiler Struggling with depression most of his life, Jake discovers he can harness his inner darkness and inner demons to transform into a menacing beast. Join him in discovering his roots, exploring varies worlds while making some unorthodox friends along the way, and save these worlds from a sinister plague that Jake is somehow connected to. Face your inner demons or let them control you, what will you do? Features: Spoiler 9 playable characters quest manager and enemy log choose to be a hero or be dark: each with different quests and endings optional in-game gaming pad turn based active battle system Cast: Spoiler 1) Jake Bio- A young man who can manifest his inner darkness and transform into a menacing beast. He is on a quest to discover his strange connection to the dark plague. Weapon- Fists. Type-All around 2) Ace: Bio- A government agent who works for an agency that has found a way to teleport to other dimensions. He is a skilled marksman and fighter. Weapon- Guns Type-All around 3) Charles: Bio- A humble yet timid Camelot Knight who joins Jake and Ace after they help save his dimension from the dark plague. Weapon- Axe Type-Defense 4) Rick: Bio- A powerful werewolf who bonds with Jake and acts as his guardian. Weapon- Claws Type-Offense/Speed 5) Ubis: Bio- A powerful shaman and descendant of the great, Anubis. He is tasked with helping a small desert town when they are subjected to famine and illness. Weapon- Staff Type-Spellcaster/Support 6) Shizukeza: Bio- A soft spoken ninja who dedicates his life to protecting his village. His lightning fast movements greatly aid his new friends. Weapon- Kitana Type-Speed 7) Sophia: Bio- A gentle soul and guardian angel of Jake. She possesses powerful light magic and tries to show Jake the power he has inside, and tries to deter him from relying on Dark Jake. Weapon- Bow and Arrow Type-Support 8) Reapz: Bio- A goofy, 4th-wall breaking grim reaper. In his dimension, he was put in charge of The Underworld and runs it alongside his trusty pet, Cerberus. Weapon- Scythe Type-Spellcaster/Support 9) Serena: Bio- A sarcastic vampiress and swordsman. She has the ability to transform into a bat, and regenerate on top of being very fast and strong. She lacks skills in magic, however. Weapon- Sword Type-Power/Speed Screenshots: Spoiler Play as Jake or his alter-ego, Dark Jake. Dark Jake is stronger and faster than Jake and has more powerful skills. Using Dark Jake, however, drains your life and can alter the quests and ending of the game. Explore beautiful, immersive worlds full of quests, mysteries, collectibles, and more! Many enemies and hazards await! These worlds need your help to end the dark plague and restore peace. Face pure darkness and other powerful foes. Gameplay Videos: Spoiler Here's the teaser trailer for Inner Darkness: Here's the 2nd trailer for Inner Darkness: Here's gameplay for Inner Darkness and an introduction to Jake and Dark Jake: Demos (Windows & Mac): Spoiler Windows & Mac https://greenmoongames.itch.io/inner-darkness Credits: Spoiler Developer: Green Moon Games Publishers: DEGICA Co., LTD, ENTERBRAIN, INC, Kadokawa Artists: Personigo de la Cefo Thalzon Hiddenone Whtdragon Avery Haydeos Thalzon Low Matseb2611 Lunarea Enterbrain, INC. Pandamaru Zealraid Sangokushi Composer/Musician: Joel Steudler Quality Assurance: Corey Adams, Mike Mesa, Marc Remache, Matthew Ashworth Programmers: Sasuke KANNAZUKI Moghunter Bobstah Mr. Trivel JahwsUF Pheonix KageDesu Gameus, Game_stailer94 & BlueDragon Rocketmancer Galenmereth SumRndmDde Catball Games Shaz Yogi Ojima SkottyTV, DragonPC, Yoji Ojima, Rexal Yanfly Contact: Spoiler For any questions or concerns feel free to message me on this forum post, direct message me or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com] Official Sites: Spoiler Main: https://www.greenmoongames.net/inner-darkness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenmoongames/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkKHrlP3tgbZ3miI7CuTlrg Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreenMoonGames1 Release Date (Windows, Mac): June 21, 2019


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Everyone seemed very enthusiastic about the Marc Jacobs Safety Pin Stam that we talked about last week, even though I was personally feeling a little bit Stammed out. Well the very next day, this bag right here appeared on the Internet, and relations between Mr. Marc Jacobs and I once again returned to normal. Because I love, love, love the the Marc Jacobs Safety Pin Clutch, particularly in this uberchic combination of blue and black (which may be my second-favorite color combination of all time, after dark red and black).
The way that the material is faux-wrapped and then safety pinned in place in the center of the clutch reminds me a lot of a traditional Obi belt, but it's not so literal and obvious that it will be out of style when the Japenese influence that we've been seeing in some parts of fashion lately runs its course. The safety pin is oversized enough that everyone will notice the clutch's cheeky little details, and of course it's a great (but understated) way to reference this season's 80s punk inspirations. I haven't liked one of Marc's clutches this much in quite some time. Buy through Nordstrom for $595.
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India is known for its amazing spices and delicacies. But one of the main things that they are popular with our beautiful women. It can be challenging to find Indian women especially if you are westerners. This is why online dating sites are here to help you find that dream woman that you have.
Indian dating sites are one of the sites that are often forgotten by people, but little did they know that these are where men can find gorgeous Indian women. One of the best Indian dating sites today is Jeevansathi. Get to know this online dating site by reading the information provided just for you below.
One of the most trusted Indian dating sites today is Jeevansathi. Their headquarters is based in Noida, India and 37 cities; they have a total of 54 offices. This means that members can visit a physical office in case problems arise. One of the unique thing about Jeevansathi is that they always screen all of their members before giving them access to the site. This is to ensure privacy and protection to its current members.
Even though Jeevansathi is an Indian site, the majority of its members are from Australia, where a total of 50,000 of them are Australians. When it comes to active members, there are a total of 10,000 active members on a weekly basis. The ratio of its members is 40% men and 60% women. This means that if you are a man, finding a woman will definitely be easy.
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Mid-length wrap skirts, ruffle skirts and patterned skirts are currently an awesome way to update your style.
They are easy to wear with a t-shirt or camisole, and easy to wear with heels, flats and even sneakers.
For today's post, I was sent a Grana Tencel Skirt to try out. As always, I'm not getting paid for this, and I'm pretty honest and reasonable with my reviews and sharing what I think. The folks at Grana just send me the item, they don't tell me to "please say this" or "please mention that"… they just leave it up to me to say whatever the hell I want!
Firstly, I was quite amazed when I read up about TENCEL (I thought it was a daggy 90s thing?).
Grana's version is a 100% biodegradable fabric that is made of wood pulp from sustainably managed Eucalyptus tree plantations that focus on minimising environmental impact. Apparently Eucalyptus trees grow fast, without fertilisers, chemicals or irrigation.
(I can vouch for that, because I've been to the middle of the Australian dessert and there is LITERALLY NOTHING out there… and a shit load of Eucalyptus trees haha!)
I find it so impressive that it is completely biodegradable, it looks pretty good, and it doesn't cost $330 or something ridiculous like that.
Omg it is super soft, yet robust. It has a lovely weight and a really nice, luxurious drape.
It has a slightly denim look to it, in texture and thickness. But it's much, much softer than cotton/denim. It kind of feels like a mix between jersey and slinky rayon. (Am I making sense here??)
I've turned down the contrast in the photos so you can see that there is a bit of a fuzzy texture, like velvetly suede, but not really. It's not a pure "black" colour, it's more of a dark grey.
I am such a fan of this fabric! I want more! I love it!
Ok here is where it gets a bit tricky.
I am usually a size XXS for Grana dresses, shirts, pants and camisoles. When trying to decide which size to get, I checked the sizing and measurements on the product page… and my measurements were somewhere in between the XXS and XS.
I was a bit confused and unsure. So I emailed the customer service and they replied and said that: from my measurements, I should get the XXS .
The XXS skirt arrived and it fits me PERFECTLY around the waist and hips. You can probably tell it is a good fit from my photos – yay!
A few issues:
The garment description says "Wear true to size for a loose fit"
It is my true and usual size… but honestly I wouldn't call it a loose fit.
I would say: It is pretty fitted! Don't eat a large meal in this one!
(The fabric has no stretch.)
So if I wanted a looser fit, personally I'd go ONE size up and wear it lower on my hips.
The garment description says "Style intended as a modern work skirt"
I totally get that the style is long, minimal and versatile and thus good for work.
But for this XXS size, the split actually goes up REALLY HIGH on me – like, party, sexy kind of high. So I don't think I would wear it to work!
When I take a larger-than-normal-step, the skirt split opens up to *just* under my underwear. Not work appropriate.
Again, perhaps this would have been avoided if I just ordered a size XS and worn the skirt lower on my hips.
If you look at the image on the product page, the model is wearing the skirt on her hips, the split is much lower, and it looks pretty relaxed and effortless on her.
Overall opinion:
Personally, the two issues I mentioned, aren't really big issues for me. They are more of a potential sizing issue for someone who is actually looking for a loose-fitted, work skirt.
Truth is, the skirt fits me perfectly. I absolutely adore it! I have pretty much worn it with every t-shirt that I own already and it looks so good. I've worn it for day (with sneakers) to night (with a singlet and heels).
I like that it's a bit sexy, and I don't mind that it reveals some leg when I walk. I like that it's fitted, hugs my curves and makes me look slim. I think it suits my petite frame.
I can't wait for the temperature to drop, so I can wear it with boots!
And it's 100% biodegradable! Amazing!
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Bye Bye BIG!
Release Date: November 2017
32 pages ● 8.5 x 11"
Full color throughout
Interest Level: PreK-2 (ages 3-7)
Reading Level: PreK-1 (ages 3-6)
BISAC Subjects: JUV009060; JUV002000
An eye-popping circle story teaches sequencing and size relationships.
There was a big big frog!
And a little little mosquito ...
So begins a buoyant visual tale in which one animal after another is bested by a larger one—until the smallest of all proves that strength comes in many forms. Inspired by a dynamic cast of characters featuring mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects, kids will chant along with the refrain and delight in the circle of life.
MacDonald and Fierst capture the spirited rhythms of playground boasts in infectiously simple text. Kitty Harvill's bold, primary acrylic and cut-paper illustrations reflect the dynamics of the story chain with humor and a surprise ending.
"Staccato text and striking cut-paper-and-paint spreads create and sustain dialed-up energy throughout this story. Even the youngest readers will take the point that power doesn't always correlate to size. The words lend themselves to memorization, and Harvill's saturated colors, textured paper, and bold forms have stop-sign impact. A promising candidate for raucous readalouds."--Publishers Weekly
"Little ones explore the food chain and make size comparisons in this tongue-in-cheek book. Graphically bold, textured cut-paper illustrations in highly saturated colors are a big draw here. The element of surprise and lots of opportunities for listeners to chime in will make this a great one for read-alouds."--Kirkus Reviews
"Explodes in colors, sights, and sounds as a few simple words form an increasingly sizable circular story. With a rhythmic refrain perfect for sharing or chanting aloud, illustrator Kitty Harvill's mixed-media collages practically jump off the page as snakes, tigers, and more discover the surprising truth about being big."--Foreword Reviews
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The event, now in its fifth edition, aims to promote French gastronomy to the world. Launched in 2015 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, French Embassies all over the world organize the event in their respective residing nations.
|High school students sit down to a traditional French dinner at Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy. (Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy)
This year's event has two major themes: sustainable dining and the Provence region of France.
On Tuesday, Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy held a traditional French dinner, inviting local high school students in cooking. After visiting the institute's cooking studio, the students sat down to a traditional French dinner.
The institute prepared the event in hopes of more students experiencing the art of French gastronomy. French Ambassador to Korea Fabien Penone was in attendance.
Celebrating Gout de France/Good France, the French Embassy in Korea will hold a dinner on March 22, inviting two chefs from the Provence region. Thirty-one French restaurants in Korea are set to celebrate the occasion.
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Endless Love 50s Style Skeletal Statue
Reminiscent of that famous 50s redhead and her husband, this romantic Endless Love statue has 2 skeletons dancing forever to the music of love.
Endless Love 50s Style Skeletal Statue by Summit Collection Museum Replicas
Proving once again that love is eternal (especially on TV reruns!), this 1950s style couple are dancing their afterlife away.
Cold cast resin statue is hand painted and is 6 3/4 inches tall. A great gift for your Endless Love.Item Number: PT-Y8217 | Approximate Size (Inches): 3.00 wide x 3.00 deep x 6.75 high | Approximate Shipping Weight: 2.00 lbs.


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Austen Ayres, the Sentinel's 2008 Hockey Player of the Year, is used to moving and not just on the ice.
Austen Ayres, the Sentinel's 2008 Hockey Player of the Year, is used to moving and not just on the ice.
"I've moved seven times in my life, including four times since I started playing hockey when I was 6 years old," Ayres said.
Ayres, however, quickly found a home at West Ottawa after his family moved to Holland four years ago.
It didn't take him long to crack the Panthers' starting lineup. He become a four-year starter on defense.
While Ayres didn't score points and record assists often, he made a big impact on the ice, West Ottawa coach Mike Evink said.
"Austen is a very unselfish player," Evink said. "He did a great job on defense."
Ayres was named to the O-K Tier III All-Conference team this season.
"Austen was a very worthy all-conference selection," Evink said. "He was all-conference honorable mention as a junior."
Ayres downplayed making all-league.
"It meant more to win 15 games, the most games we ever won in our hockey history," Ayres said. "That meant much more."
Ayres was also a Michigan Hobey Baker Character Award recipient.
"It was a national character award," Ayres said. "That's what made that award special."
Ayres prefers playing defense. He doesn't care not getting the spotlight like offensive players go.
Protecting his goalie is a satisfying job," Ayres said.
"I've always played defense, nothing else," Ayres said. "I love defense, helping shut other people down from scoring."


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Volunteers are needed for Mardi Gras in Kingwood on February 10th. Volunteers will be manning the booth, helping with dogs and interacting with the public. The festival will have zydeco music and a parade at 2:00. If they have enough volunteers, you will be able to browse throughout the festival.
Shifts are:
12pm – 3pm
3pm – 6pm
Contact Juanita Floor for more info.
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The striking landmark building provides high quality, contemporary design which makes a positive contribution to the appearance of the area, but minimising any possible impact on existing residential properties.
The scheme also features a variety of energy efficient measures which are aimed at reducing its carbon footprint.
The project was completed in October 2014 with Marks & Spencer Simply Food opening for trade in December 2014.


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Kevin Durant returns to Seattle in summer pro-am game
SEATTLE (AP) -- Kevin Durant hoisted 62 shots and scored 63 points, played all but 15 seconds in 51 minutes of game time.
All that, and he still had time to pose for pictures and sign autographs.
Durant took part in the Jamal Crawford Summer Pro-Am in Seattle on Sunday. It was his first time back in Seattle in a basketball capacity since the SuperSonics left for Oklahoma City in 2008. He was the NBA Rookie of the Year in Seattle in the 2007-08 season and has an affinity for his first professional city.
Durant reached out to Crawford to try and figure out a way to make an appearance. A summer of waiting finally came to fruition Sunday as 3,000 fans packed a small-college gym to see Durant, Crawford and other NBA players put on a show.


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I made a big pot of chickpeas yesterday. This week, then, my kitchen will be chickpea central. I made Moroccan Chickpea Stew for lunches, Hummus for breakfast and at least two chickpea based dinners. And if my middle one isn't burned out on chickpea salad yet (she's had it every lunch for two weeks now), I'll make more chickpea salad. Maybe I'll freeze some, just to see how it thaws.
Tonight's dinner was Chickpea Burgers. I like burgers and I make several different kinds, out of chickpeas, black beans, split peas ... even zucchini. All my burgers, though, have two constants. I always bake them and I always make big batches and freeze them. I pull them out of the freezer and either rebake with fries or tater tots, them or nuke them for a quick lunch.
I like the texture of these burgers. They're not mushy or chewy, but have a nice toothsome feel. And with cumin and ginger rounding out the seasonings, they taste just different enough.
Chickpea Burgers
1/4 cup dry brown rice
1/4 cup dry lentils
1/2 tsp cumin seed (See Note)
1 cup water
1 can Chickpeas
1/2 onion, chopped fine
1 tbs ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp coriander
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp browning sauce
2 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs catsup
1/4 cup vegetable broth (about)
3/4 cup vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup chickpea flour
Note: I used a teaspoon of cumin seed, my wife would have preferred about half that. I've been on a big cumin kick lately, so she's probably right.
Combine brown rice, lentils and 1 cup water. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to lowest setting and cook until the lentils and rice are soft and a bit over done, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir so they get a little mashed up.
Roughly mash the chickpeas, so that there are no whole beans, but they are not mashed to a paste. Add all other ingredients and need dough until the wheat gluten begins to bind. You may cover and refrigerate for up to a day. Split into 8 evenly sized balls and flatten the balls into thin patties.
When you are ready to make the burgers, pour some vegetable oil onto a cookie sheet, put in the oven and set it to preheat to 400 degrees. When the oven is heated, put the patties on the hot baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, turning after 15 minutes.
8 Servings: 179 cal (5g fat, 21g carbs, 14g protein)
Chickpea Burgers
I made a big pot of chickpeas yesterday. This week, then, my kitchen will be chickpea central. I made Moroccan Chickpea Stew for lunches, Hummus for breakfast and at least two chickpea based dinners. And if my middle one isn't burned out on chickpea salad yet (she's had it every lunch for two weeks now), I'll make more chickpea salad. Maybe I'll freeze some, just to see how it thaws.
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Jeni Treehugger Says:
WOAH! Chickpea overload!!
Chickpeas have to be one of my most favourite things in the world. I just douse them in Black Pepper and eat them like Popcorn. YUM, so good.
The Burgers look ace, you're always one step ahead of me you are, I'm making burgers tonight!! I have some leftover veggies to use up and I'll chuck in some Pinto Beans and Sweetcorn. Oh - I always make extra and freeze them too. They're so good for a meal when time is an issue.
Maida Says:
These look awesome! I'm also making some burgers tonight, but not with chickpeas. I've made chickpea burgers before and used dried chickpeas (soaked overnight), which worked out well (same way I make falafel).
You've inspired me to try out my old recipe again-- maybe I'll try to incorporate some of your spices into it to give it new life!
Anonymous Says:
Wow--these look amazing! Thank you so much!
Anonymous Says:
Can you tell me what lentils you use?
Matt (My Veggie Kitchen) Says:
I just use plain old brown lentils.
Vita Says:
Going to try these WITHOUT wheat gluten (as I don't do gluten). Might try a cooked sweet potato, or maybe an egg (though I realize they will no longer be vegan; but I'm not allergic to eggs...) In fact, by the time I get through with them, this recipe will have been mostly the INSPIRATION!! lol But I love your site, and have enjoyed all your recipes I've tried! Thanks!!