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Indicator is a new British Blu-ray and DVD label, owned and operated by Powerhouse Films, London.
Indicator promise a comprehensive range of classic films, expertly encoded and supported by a generous range of supplementary material.
These dual format releases will be accompanied by booklets featuring newly commissioned essays, together with contemporary articles, features and reviews.
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing will also be a feature of Indicator releases.
Launching on 24th October, the first titles will be John Carpenter's "Christine" and Brian De Palma's "Body Double".
• Original stereo audio
• Alternative 5.1 surround sound track
• Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Keith Gordon
• Christine: Ignition, Fast and Furious & Finish Line (2003, 48 mins): three-part 'making of' documentary, featuring interviews with cast and crew, including John Carpenter and Keith Gordon
• Deleted scenes (26 mins): twenty-one sequences which never made the final cut
• Isolated score: experience John Carpenter's original soundtrack music
• Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography
• Original theatrical trailer
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Limited edition exclusive 24-page booklet with a new essay by Jeff Billington and a 1996 article on Carpenter's cinematic 'guilty pleasures'
• Limited Dual Format Edition of 5,000 copies
• UK Blu-ray premiere
• Original stereo audio
• Alternative 5.1 surround sound track
• Craig Wasson Interview (1984, 10 mins): archival NBC interview conducted by Bobbie Wygant
• Pure Cinema (38 mins): extensive interview with first assistant director Joe Napolitano
• The Seduction (17 mins): De Palma discusses the first treatment of the script
• The Setup (17 mins): an examination of the plot
• The Mystery (12 mins): Melanie Griffith discusses her nude scenes and De Palma's shyness
• The Controversy (6 mins): cast and crew discuss the film's critical reception
• Isolated score: experience Pino Donaggio's original soundtrack music
• Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography
• Original theatrical trailer
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Limited edition exclusive 40-page booklet with a new essay by Ashley Clark and archival reprints, including a lengthy 1985 interview with De Palma
• Limited Dual Format Edition of 5,000 copies
• UK Blu-ray premiere
Here's a rundown of the first batch of releases:
001 - CHRISTINE (John Carpenter, 1983)
002 - BODY DOUBLE (Brian De Palma, 1984)
003 - GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER (Stanley Kramer, 1967)
004 - TO SIR, WITH LOVE (James Clavell, 1967)
005 - 10 RILLINGTON PLACE (Richard Fleischer, 1971)
006 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME (J. Lee Thompson, 1981)
007 - THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI (Orson Welles, 1947)
008 - BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING (Otto Preminger, 1965)
009 - FAT CITY (John Huston, 1972)
010 - THE LAST DETAIL (Hal Ashby, 1973)
011 - EXPERIMENT IN TERROR (Blake Edwards, 1962)
012 - THE ANDERSON TAPES (Sidney Lumet, 1971)
I hope you will join me in supporting this enterprising new label. A mouth-watering selection of titles for sure.
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Saturday, 27 August 2016
The Passion Of Joan of Arc: A Very Special Night
27th August, 1995. The second collaboration between London's National Film Theatre and New Musical Express magazine presented a series of films linking music with the moving image. 'Screenage Kicks' featured some of the best music-related films, and notable performers and broadcasters were invited to introduce movies that had inspired them. John Peel, Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), Andrew Oldham and Martin Carr (The Boo Radleys) were just a few of the celebrities involved as "Withnail And I", "Kes","Sweet Smell of Success", and "Midnight Run"rubbed shoulders with classic footage from the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young and The Who.
As far as I was concerned, the most intriguing event looked to be a one-off screening of Karl Dreyer's "The Passion of Joan of Arc", with live musical backing from Nick Cave And The Dirty Three. So, the evening of August 27th saw me arrive at the NFT with high expectations. I wasn't in the least surprised to discover that NFT1 was completely sold out, and the large number of folks vying for a handful of returned tickets contributed to an indefinable ambiance; the like of which I'd rarely encountered at the cinema. After spending half an hour in the NFT bar, it was time to take my seat for this most special event, which was introduced by Gavin Martin, editor of the NME film section. Martin explained that Nick Cave had suggested composing a score for Dreyer's silent classic; a project which had taken several months of rehearsals and careful planning. With that, Cave strode onto the stage, accompanied by Warren Ellis (violin), Mick Turner (guitar) and Jim White (drums).
"The Passion of Joan of Arc" is certainly Dreyer's finest hour, and Cave's heartfelt tribute turned it into a truly extraordinary experience; quite simply the most emotional and physically draining experience I've witnessed at the cinema. Dreyer's film is based on two novels by Joseph Delteil on the original transcript of this infamous trial. Delteil assisted Dreyer with the screenplay, but there's little doubt that the court records set the tone for this harrowing film. THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC is composed almost entirely of close-ups, and the final stages of the trial - along with Joan's execution - are dominated by the face of Renee ('Marie') Falconetti. The plight of the woman who claimed she was sent by God to save France is indelibly printed on Falconetti's tortured visage; indeed her performance is so intense, it seems as though she was actually possessed by the spirit of this revered Saint. As Joan is tortured and humiliated by the 'devil's agents' en route to her eventual confession, Falconetti cries what are so obviously real tears. This has to be a real contender for the most courageous performance ever given by an actress, and I was astonished to learn that this was her first and last film. Reports indicate she received help and advice from her director along every step of the way but, ultimately, Renee Falconetti must have felt more alone than any woman in silver screen history. Her overwhelming presence makes this a painful viewing experience, and Dreyer's obsessive approach to his subject matter is still guaranteed to disturb, even in an age where we think we've seen everything. Falconetti's inner strength, her unparalleled suffering and eventual despair manage to cross that often impenetrable barrier between screen and audience, forcing us to feel her pain and, occasionally recoil in horror. The scene where Joan is 'bled' so that she may live to deny her faith is extremely graphic, drawing gasps from an incredulous audience and when her execution takes place, the band stop playing and become as one with the packed auditorium who are stunned by this tragic history lesson.
All at once, the film is over, and a shell-shocked audience rise to give a standing ovation to Cave and his fellow performers. As we made our way to the exits, I noticed that some people were weeping, others were discussing the film in hushed tones, but most were just too overwhelmed to react. I think we all realised that we had witnessed something extremely special as a passion that has endured for almost 90 years reached new heights.
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Karachi generally experiences little rainfall and mild temperatures, making it a comfortable destination for visitors to explore. It is recommended that visitors book flights to Karachi during the cooler months of November, December, January and February which make for prime exploring time in Karachi and allow visitors to experience Jashan-e-Baharan, the Spring Festival, in mid-February. Visit Karachi at this time to witness tens of thousands participating in the colourful Spring Festival that is brimming with Pakistani culture. The festival features an array of entertainment for all such as music, children's activities, bridal shows, stunt shows, Pashtoon dancers and Kashmiri marching bands. The spectacular day closes with an epic firework display which lasts around 25 minutes. Karachi also features a calendar of religious festivals such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Shab-e-Bara and many more throughout the year.
When looking for a cheap flight to Karachi, it is good to note that temperatures are high during the months of May to September, which are best avoided by tourists. Cheap flights to Karachi can be found outside of peak season, which runs from November through February.
The heart of Pakistan lies on the Arabian Sea in the mega metropolis of Karachi, the country's original capital and the de facto capital of Pakistani commerce and politics to this day. Karachi's evolution from fishing village to trading post to urban city centre is evident throughout the city, where old colonial structures, dome-topped mosques and urban skyscrapers create a stunning skyline against the sandy beaches of the Arabian Sea. Today, Pakistan's melting pot welcomes visitors to soak up the country's history, immerse themselves in a microcosm of modern Pakistani culture and indulge in the perks of an increasingly international city.
When taking a flight to Karachi you will see that the amount of attractions and neighbourhoods that compete for a tourist's attention is almost overwhelming. Beaches surround the city and offer opportunities for watersports like diving and fishing. Green spaces like Bagh Ibne Qasim park are an idyllic retreat in the heart of this urban metropolis, while amusement parks, modern shopping malls and movie theatres keep everyone entertained in Karachi. Add to that a seemingly endless array of local and international restaurants and one could easily fill a few days with modern luxuries.
Such an itinerary might not offer the best reflection of true Pakistan, though and it's worth seeking out one that shines light on Pakistan's past and present. A host of colonial and Anglo-Indian architecture remains throughout Karachi, with must-see specimens including Empress Market, the Mohatta Palace Museum and Frere Hall. The National Museum of Pakistan offers insight into the country's tumultuous history, while Wazir Mansion – the family home of the country's founder – displays the clothing and possessions of Muhammid Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Meanwhile, traditional bazaars live on in the shopping district of Saddar, where you can haggle for bargains on everything from clothing and jewellery to rugs and electronics.
City buses and minibuses offer transportation throughout Karachi, but the local public transportation system can be difficult to navigate for a visitor – especially if you aren't planning on staying long in the city. Walking is also a less than desirable option, due to traffic, pollution and long distances between destinations. Many visitors find it best to travel by taxi when it comes to getting around. Hiring a private car with chauffeur is also a convenient option, as are the numerous rickshaws thorough the city.
Those travelling to Karachi will need to take a flight into Jinnah International Airport (KHI), the largest airport in Pakistan. It is located about 12 miles (20 km) east of the city. Car rentals and taxis can be arranged upon arrival at the airport. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, and travellers should look for metered taxis when arranging for a ride into Karachi.


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The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Since their inception, the Ducks have played their home games at the Honda Center.
The club was founded in 1993 by The Walt Disney Company as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, a name based on the 1992 film The Mighty Ducks. Disney sold the franchise in 2005 to Henry and Susan Samueli, who along with GM Brian Burke changed the name of the team to the Anaheim Ducks before the 2006–07 season. In their 20-year existence, the Ducks have made the playoffs eight times, winning two Pacific Division titles (2007 and 2013), two Western Conference Championships (2003 and 2007), and one Stanley Cup Championship (2007).
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim were founded in 1993 by The Walt Disney Company. The franchise was awarded by the NHL on December 1992, along with the rights to a Miami team that would become the Florida Panthers. An entrance fee of $50 million was required, half of which Disney would pay directly to the Los Angeles Kings in order to share Southern California.[1] On March 1, 1993 at the brand-new Anaheim Arena - located a short distance east of Disneyland and across the Orange Freeway from Angel Stadium - the team got its name, inspired by the 1992 Disney movie The Mighty Ducks, based on a group of misfit kids who turn their losing youth hockey team into a winning team.[2] Disney president Michael Eisner had already said on the December press conference that the film's success served as "our market research."[1] As a result of the baptism, the arena was named "The Pond",[2] and Disney subsequently made an animated series called Mighty Ducks, featuring a fictional Mighty Ducks of Anaheim team that consisted of anthropomorphized ducks led by the Mighty Duck Wildwing.[3]
Philadelphia arena management specialist Tony Tavares was chosen to be team president,[2] and Jack Ferreira, who previously helped create the nearby San Jose Sharks, became the Ducks' general manager.[4] The Ducks selected Ron Wilson to be the first coach in team history.[5] Both the Ducks and the Panthers filled out their rosters in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft and the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. In the former, a focus on defense lead to goaltenders Guy Hebert and Glenn Healy being the first picks, followed by Alexei Kasatonov and Steven King.[6] In the latter, the Ducks selected as the fourth overall pick Paul Kariya, who only began play in 1994 but would turn out to be the face of the franchise for many years.[7] The resulting roster had the lowest payroll of the NHL with only $7.9 million.[8]
The franchise's first game was played at home on October 8, 1993, versus the Detroit Red Wings, preceded by a 20-minute pregame show at the cost of $450,000. The Ducks lost 7–2.[8][9] Two games later, on October 13, 1993, also on home ice, the Ducks won the first game in franchise history 4–3 versus the Edmonton Oilers.
Soon Wilson's aggressive tactics hockey lead the team to win 14 of their first 38 games, including four road games in a row at the Canadian teams of the Western Conference in November, and their first shut out in team history on December 15, 1993, 1–0 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.[8] Lead by captain Troy Loney, the Ducks entered February 1994 at eight on the Western Conference.[10] However, any realistic chance the Ducks had of making the playoffs ended with a 6-0 loss to the Sharks on April 1. The Ducks' final result was 33–46–5, a record-breaking number of wins for an expansion team which the Panthers also achieved. The team sold out 27 of 41 home games, including the last 25, and filled the Arrowhead Pond to 98.9% of its season capacity. Ducks licensed merchandise shot to number one in sales among NHL clubs,[11] helped by their presence in Disney's theme parks and Disney Stores.[3] Near the end of the season, Disney president Frank Wells died in a helicopter accident on April 3, 1994. They honoured him by wearing Mickey Mouse head patches with the initials FGW printed on them.[12] Steve Rucchin was selected second overall in the 1994 Supplemental Draft.[13]
With the lockout in place, the Mighty Ducks did not play on the ice again until January 20, 1995. The season marked the debut of Paul Kariya, who would play 47 games that year due to the lockout, and score 18 goals, 21 assists, and 39 points. They had another respectable season, going 16–27–5. 1995–96 would mark a big change for the team, especially for second year superstar Paul Kariya. During the season, he was chosen to play for the Western Conference in the 1996 NHL All-Star Game as the lone Ducks representative. At the time of his selection, (January 1996), he was ranked 14th in league scoring with 51 points (23 goals and 28 assists) over 42 games. Despite Kariya's efforts, the Ducks were low-scoring as a team.
In the middle of their third year, on February 7, 1996, the team made a blockbuster deal with the Winnipeg Jets. The Ducks sent Chad Kilger, Oleg Tverdovsky, and a third-round pick to the Jets in return for Marc Chouinard, a fourth-round draft pick, and right winger Teemu Selänne. Following the trade, Ducks centre Steve Rucchin commented, "Paul had a lot of pressure on him...He singlehandedly won some games for us this year...Now that we have Teemu, there's no way everybody can just key on Paul."[14] These three players formed one of the most potent lines of their time.[15] Although the trade proved to be an important effort in the team, they still finished short of the playoffs, losing the eight spot in the West to the Jets based on the number of wins.[16]
During the 1996–97 NHL season, Kariya became team captain following Randy Ladoceur's retirement during the offseason,[17] and led the Ducks to their first postseason, after recording the franchise's first winning record of 36–33–13, good enough for home ice in the first round as the number four seed against the Phoenix Coyotes.[18] The Ducks trailed 3–2 going into Phoenix for game six. Kariya scored in overtime to force the franchise's first game 7 which they won. In the second round, however, they lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Red Wings in a four game sweep. After the season, Wilson was fired after saying he would like to coach the Capitals. Pierre Page succeeded him. The Ducks started out slowly in 1997-98, in part because Kariya missed the first 32 games of the season while hammering out a new deal. He came back in December, but on February 1 suffered a season-ending concussion when the Blackhawks' Gary Suter cross-checked him in the face. With Kariya playing only a total of 22 games that season, the Ducks missed the playoffs. The Ducks followed that season up by finishing 6th in the Western Conference in 1998–99 NHL season with new head coach Craig Hartsburg. However, they were swept by the Red Wings again, this time in the first round.
In the 1999–2000 NHL season, the Ducks finished with a winning record, but missed the playoffs by 4 points as the rival San Jose Sharks took 8th place that year with 87 points while the Mighty Ducks took 9th place with 83 points. In the 2000–01 NHL season, the Ducks ended up doing even worse as Kariya and Selänne's point production significantly declined from the previous season. Kariya went from 86 points to 67 points and Selänne went from 85 points to 57 points. Selänne was dealt to San Jose at the trade deadline for Jeff Friesen, Steve Shields, and a second round draft pick and Hartsburg was fired during the season. The team ended up with a losing record and last place in the Western Conference that season. Without Selänne, Kariya's numbers continued to drop in the 2001–02 NHL season with new coach Bryan Murray. The Mighty Ducks finished in 13th place in the Western Conference.
The Mighty Ducks did not reach the postseason again until the 2002–03 NHL season with coach Mike Babcock. They entered the playoffs in 7th place with a 40–27–9–6 record, good enough for 95 points. In the first round, the Ducks were once again matched up with the Red Wings, the defending Stanley Cup Champions. They shocked the hockey world by sweeping the Red Wings in four games. Rucchin scored the series winning goal in overtime in game four. In the second round, the Ducks faced the Dallas Stars. Game one turned out to be the fourth longest game in NHL history with Petr Sykora scoring in the fifth overtime to give the Mighty Ducks the series lead. The Ducks would finish off the Stars in game six at home. In the team's first trip to the Western Conference Finals, they were matched up against another Cinderella team, the sixth seeded, three-year old Minnesota Wild. Jean-Sebastien Giguere strung together three consecutive shutouts and allowed only one total goal in the series in an eventual sweep.
The 2003 Stanley Cup Finals had some interesting story lines. Anaheim forward Rob Niedermayer was playing against his brother, defenseman for the New Jersey Devils, Scott Niedermayer and Giguere faced off against fellow French Canadian goalie Martin Brodeur. The series began with the home team winning the first five games. In game six at home, Kariya was knocked out by Devils defenseman and captain Scott Stevens. Kariya would return in the second period and score the fourth goal of the game. In an exciting third period, the Mighty Ducks defeated the Devils 5–2 to send the series back to New Jersey for game seven. Anaheim could not complete their Cinderella run, though, as they lost a hard-fought game 7 to the Devils 3–0. For his brilliant play during the post-season, Giguere won the Conn Smythe Trophy as Most Valuable Player of the playoffs. He became only the fifth player in NHL history to have won the trophy as a member of the losing team. Giguere posted a 15–6 record, 7–0 in overtime, with a 1.62 GAA, a .945 sv. pct. and a record 168 minute, 27 second shutout streak in overtime.
After the season, Kariya promised to bring the Mighty Ducks back to the Stanley Cup Final the following year. Kariya, however, left the Ducks in the summer and joined Selänne on the Colorado Avalanche. The 2003–04 NHL season was a season to forget as Giguere could not repeat his amazing play from the previous year. Even with newcomers Sergei Fedorov and Vaclav Prospal, the team finished in 12th place in the standings with a 29–35–10–8 record. Giguere's stats subsequently went down from the previous season as he only won half the games he did the year before, his goals against average went up from 2.30 to 2.62, his save percentage went down from .914 to .907, and he went from 8 shutouts to just three. The team also went from 203 goals to 174.
During the summer of 2004, as the NHL and the NHL Players Association's labor dispute was headed towards a long lockout, Disney tried to sell the team but received a low offer of $40-million US, less than the franchise's original price. In 2005, Broadcom co-founder Henry Samueli of Irvine, California, and his wife, Susan, bought the Mighty Ducks from The Walt Disney Company for a reported $75 million (USD). The Samuelis pledged to keep the team in Anaheim. With Disney no longer owning the team, they can't make any more films with the Mighty Ducks name (for example, D4 Mighty Ducks), until the hockey team changed its name. Brian Burke, former Vancouver Canucks General Manager and President, was appointed GM and Executive Vice-President of the Mighty Ducks on June 20, 2005.
On August 1, 2005, former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Randy Carlyle was hired as the seventh coach in team history. Burke was familiar with Carlyle's coaching ability, as the latter had coached the Manitoba Moose from 1996–2001 (International Hockey League) and 2004–05 (American Hockey League); the Moose had been the Canucks farm club since 2001. Carlyle replaced Babcock, who later signed on to coach the Red Wings.
On August 4, 2005, free agent defenseman Scott Niedermayer signed with the Mighty Ducks to play with his brother Rob. Niedermayer was almost immediately named team captain. On August 22, 2005, Teemu Selänne returned to the Ducks after undergoing knee surgery. Selänne led the team in scoring during the season with 40 goals and 50 assists for 90 points. Selänne would also record his 1,000th NHL point on January 30, 2006. The 2005–06 NHL season saw the emergence of rookies Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Chris Kunitz (Kunitz also played for the Ducks in 2003–04, but immediately returned to Cincinnati). On November 15, 2005, the Ducks traded Sergei Fedorov, and a 5th round draft pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Francois Beauchemin and Tyler Wright. The Ducks finished the season with a 43–27–12 record good enough for 98 points and the sixth seed. The Ducks faced the Calgary Flames in the quarterfinals and forced a seventh game in Calgary. The Ducks shut out the Flames to reach the semifinals. In an interesting playoffs, all the bottom seeds won in the first round so the Ducks faced the seventh seed Colorado. Ilya Bryzgalov shined as the Ducks swept the Avalanche and Bryzgalov broke Giguere's scoreless streak record from the 2003 season. In the franchise's second Western Conference Finals appearance, they faced the eighth seeded Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks would ultimately lose the series in five games.
Before the 2006–07 NHL season, the Ducks traded Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid and a first round draft pick to the Oilers for defenseman Chris Pronger. With this trade, solid scoring lines, a shut down line featuring Rob Niedermayer, Samuel Pahlsson and Travis Moen and an enviable defense, the Ducks were considered by many to be the Cup favorite. On November 9, 2006, the Ducks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–0 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia to improve their season record to 12–0–4. The win set an NHL open era record by remaining undefeated in regulation for the first 16 games of the season, eclipsing the previous mark set by the 1983–84 Edmonton Oilers (the record has since been broken by the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2012–13 season). They were subsequently shut out by the Flames the following game, 3–0, ending their streak. On January 16, 2007, the Ducks played in their franchise's 1000th regular season game, and on March 11, the Ducks recorded their franchise's 1000th point with a 4–2 win over the Canucks, which improved their franchise all-time record to 423–444–155, 1001 points. On April 7, the Ducks won their first division title in franchise history, when the Canucks defeated the second-place Sharks in the final game of the season. The Ducks ended the regular season with a 48–20–14 record and 110 points—both franchise records. Although they had three fewer wins than the Nashville Predators, the Ducks won the second seed in the West by virtue of winning the Pacific Division title.
The Ducks defeated the Minnesota Wild in the quarterfinals in five games and the Canucks in the semifinals in five games as well. Once again, the Ducks faced the Detroit Red Wings in the franchise's third trip to the Western Conference Finals. In game three Pronger elbowed Tomas Holmstrom and received a one game suspension. The Ducks won game four without Pronger and game five in Detroit as Selänne scored in overtime. The Ducks finished off the Red Wings in game six to advance to their second Stanley Cup Finals.
In the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, the Ducks won the first two games at home against the Ottawa Senators. The Ducks lost game three and Pronger received his second one game suspension, this time for elbowing Dean McAmmond. The Ducks were again able to win without Pronger, beating the Senators in game four to have a chance to win the Cup on home ice in game five. On June 6, the Ducks defeated the Senators 6–2 at Honda Center to claim their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Moen was credited with the Stanley Cup game-winning goal. Scott Niedermayer, the only player on the team who had previously won a Stanley Cup, was awarded the second Conn Smythe Trophy in Ducks history. The Ducks became the first California team, and the first west coast team since the 1925 Victoria Cougars to win the Stanley Cup.
The Ducks began their title defense in the 2007–08 NHL season season without two fan favorites, Scott Niedermayer and Selänne, who were contemplating retirement. To offset those losses, Burke signed forward Todd Bertuzzi and defenseman Mathieu Schneider. During the season Burke put Bryzgalov on waivers and he was picked up by the Phoenix Coyotes. Free agent signee Jonas Hiller then became the back-up to Giguere. Both Selänne and Niedermayer would ultimately return and the team finished with a 47–27–8 record good enough to earn home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs finishing as the 4th seed in the Western Conference. They were eliminated in the quarterfinals in six games by the Stars. During the off-season Burke bought out the remaining year on Bertuzzi's contract and traded Schneider to the Atlanta Thrashers.
After an extremely slow start to the 2008–09 NHL season, on November 12, 2008, Burke resigned to take the same position for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bob Murray replaced him as general manager, but the team struggled to make the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. A bevy of trade deadline deals saw the departure of some mainstays from the Cup team such as Kunitz, who was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Ryan Whitney; Pahlsson, who was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman James Wisniewski; and Moen, who was traded to the San Jose Sharks for two prospects. The trades gave the Ducks new life as a hot streak to end the season launched the Ducks into the playoffs. Hiller emerged as the new number one goalie during the stretch drive. The Ducks defeated the number one seed and President's Trophy winning Sharks in six games in the first round before being eliminated in the conference semifinals by the eventual Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings in seven games. Before the 2009–10 NHL season the Ducks traded Pronger to the Philadelphia Flyers for Lupul, Luca Sbisa and two first round draft picks. Beauchemin and Rob Niedermayer also left via free agency for Toronto and New Jersey respectively. The Ducks signed free agent center and former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu to a one-year deal.
Another slow start would doom the Ducks. Before the trade deadline, the Ducks traded Giguere to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Jason Blake and Vesa Toskala after signing Hiller to a contract extension. The trade deadline saw the Ducks trade Whitney to Edmonton for offensive defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky, as well as the acquisitions of defenseman Aaron Ward from the Carolina Hurricanes and goalie Curtis McElhinney from the Flames. The Ducks played through frequent injuries and picked up play in the second half of the season, but struggled coming out of the Olympic break. For the first time since the lockout, the Ducks failed to make the playoffs with a 39–32–11 record. The 2010 off-season was also busy for the Ducks, as Scott Niedermayer announced his retirement in a June press conference. Niedermayer decided to stay a member of the Ducks as a team consultant. The Ducks resigned Koivu for two years and signed free agent defenseman Toni Lydman to a three-year contract. In addition to Lydman, the Ducks were able to get defenseman Cam Fowler via the draft, and 35 year old strong-willed defenseman Andy Sutton signed to a two-year deal. Restricted free agent Bobby Ryan was signed to a five-year deal.
The 2010–11 season didn't start off too well for the Ducks, as they would lose their first 3 games and had a record close to .500 throughout the first half, but the Ducks found their groove and ended up with a 47–30–5 which was good for 99 points and 4th place in the Western Conference. Corey Perry and Jonas Hiller represented the Ducks at the All-Star game, and Corey Perry went on to have a 50 goal, 98 point season, which won him the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy, while Hiller got injured at the all-star game and missed the rest of the season. Perry was the 1st ever Duck to win the Hart, and the first Richard winner since Teemu Selänne won the award in 1999. Even though the Ducks had a great season led by Perry, Hiller, Selänne, Visnovsky, and Getzlaf, they would end up losing in the first round of the playoffs to the 5th seeded Nashville Predators.
Before the 2011–12 season began, the team mourned the loss of former Mighty Duck Ruslan Salei, who died in a plane crash with several other former NHL players of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. They wore a black patch with his number 24 in current team numbering. The Ducks started the season with NHL Premiere games in Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. This was the third time in franchise history that they started the regular season with games in Europe. They lost 4–1 to the Buffalo Sabres in Helsinki, and defeated the New York Rangers 2–1 after a shootout in Stockholm. After a slow start to the season, the Ducks replaced head coach Randy Carlyle with former Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau. The rest of the season was mostly forgettable as the Ducks could not get out of the hole they dug themselves in the first half of the season, and ultimately failed to reach the playoffs in the 2011–12 season.
The 2012–13 season was shortened to 48 games due to a lockout (like the 1994–95 season). Under the new, lockout-shortened 48-game schedule, the Ducks opened the season by sweeping a two-game Canadian road trip, with a decisive 7–3 victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, January 19, at 7 p.m. PST, followed by a 5–4 decision against the Calgary Flames on Monday, January 21. Their home opener took place at Honda Center on Friday, January 25, also against the Canucks, who would get their revenge, with a 5-0 win over the Ducks. The distinction of the Ducks' longest homestand was split between two five-game stretches from March 18 – March 25 and from April 3 – April 10. Anaheim's lengthiest road trip was a six-game haul from February 6 – February 16. Also, due to the shortened nature of the schedule and the objective of condensing travel, all games were to be played against the Ducks' own Western Conference opponents, and no games were played against Eastern Conference teams. The Ducks finished the season with a 30-12-6 recored and would win their second Pacific Division title in franchise history. In the Western Conference Quarterfinals, they ended up losing to the seventh seeded Detroit Red Wings in 7 games.
The team's colors were purple, turquoise, and white until the change of ownership in 2007. At this point, they became orange, black, and gold, with white in place of black for the away jersey. The only exception is the alternate jersey, which is a home only jersey with the same colors.
Anaheim's mascot is currently Wild Wing (a duck wearing the team jersey, number 93) He is the first mascot to have jumped from the rafters of the building. Wild Wing came around during '99-2000 season and right from the get-go he was a fan favorite.
The Ducks' logo features a webbed foot forming a "D" followed by the other letters in the word "Ducks" in upper-case letters. The text itself is gold (which sometimes may appear as bronze as well) with orange and black accents (forming a three dimensional appearance). The entire logo is in turn outlined by silver. The city of Anaheim's name appears in smaller upper-case print, above the team name. The Ducks are one of three NHL teams to feature their team name spelled out in a scripted form on the front of their jersey rather than a logo. (The New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals are the two other teams.) This does not include alternate jerseys or throwback jerseys worn by other teams.
The old logo of the Ducks prior to the name change featured an old-style goaltender mask, shaped to form the appearance of a duck bill. Behind the mask are two intersecting hockey sticks, a black circle and a triangle (the color of the triangle is either green or gray, depending on how the logo is used).
The Ducks have officially worn two unique regular jerseys and three unique third jerseys in their franchise history:
The original jerseys of the Ducks (then the Mighty Ducks) used jade green, aubergine (eggplant), white and grey as primary colors for both the home and away jerseys. The team's dark jerseys were dominantly eggplant in color with diagonal gray and white stripes; the jersey is jade green below the stripes, which appear on the arms and waist, and the collar is jade and white. The white jerseys were similar, except that the eggplant is replaced mainly with white and the collar is completely eggplant in color. In 1996, shoulders patches were added to both jerseys featuring a forward-facing version of the main logo's "duck mask," surrounded by a circle reading "Mighty Ducks of Anaheim."
About a year after the team was purchased from the Walt Disney Company by the Samuelis, Brian Burke initiated a name change dropping the "Mighty", after consultation with the fans showed that the typical fan had a willingness to update the "Mighty Ducks" name and jersey and also a desire to keep part of the traditions of the franchise. Burke sought inspiration for the jersey from the United States Military Academy, ending up with diagonal gold, white, black and orange stripes down the arms and waist with the word "Ducks" on the front. The jersey is similar to the team's most recent third jersey prior to the name change. The orange pays tribute to Orange County,[19] where Anaheim is located.
The Ducks are not the first team from Southern California to win a title in the same year as a major uniform change. The Anaheim Angels won the 2002 World Series the same year that they changed to their current red-and-white uniforms. A year later the Angels were sold by the Disney Corporation to Arte Moreno in 2003.
For the 2007–08 NHL season, the Ducks, like all NHL teams, changed over to new Rbk Edge jerseys. The new team jersey shows only minor modifications from 2006–07, including a small NHL crest just below the neck, and a smaller ducks logo on the chest. After the first year of the Edge uniform system being in place, the Ducks increased the size of their logo.
The third jerseys of the Ducks were created in 1995, 1997, 2003 and 2010. The 1995 jersey was jade green with eggplant and white stripes on the collar and on the end of the sleeves. The logo was of team mascot Wildwing wearing a Mighty Ducks jersey while breaking through a sheet of ice. The jersey was short-lived; as severe criticism encouraged management to retire the jersey at the end of the 1995 season.
The 1997 third jersey came with a rare fourth jersey partner. The third was a jade green-colored jersey with silver and eggplant stripes at the shoulders outlined in thin yellow, and a silver stripe at the bottom. It had the Mighty Ducks logo in the center of the chest. The fourth jersey was much like it. It was white with jade green, eggplant, and silver stripes at the shoulders of the jersey, but no bottom stripe. These jerseys saw action until the end of 1999–2000, when they stopped playing with their third jerseys, and used only the fourth. At the end of 2000–01, the fourth was also retired.
The 2003 third jersey was black with purple and gray stripes at the waist and on the sleeves. It had the alternate script logo of the present Mighty Ducks and old-style laces at the neck, as well as a shoulder patch displaying an interlocking "MD" (for "Mighty Ducks"). The popularity of this jersey amongst fans was so great it replaced the eggplant and jade jersey, serving as the home jersey for the last half of the 2005–06 season and playoffs. It was dropped following the season as the team went to a modified name, new uniforms, and color scheme; however, this popular jersey influenced the design of the new jerseys for 2006–07. It was the only time in the modern NHL days when a mainly black jersey was not worn with black pants; instead, the pants were purple.
The current third jersey was officially unveiled on November 26, 2010 against the Chicago Blackhawks, the day after Thanksgiving. The jersey features the webbed 'D' on the chest with the classic Mighty Ducks logo on each shoulder. It features striping similar to the regular uniforms, and orange is much more prominent as a secondary color.[20]
The official mascot for the Anaheim Ducks is an anthropomorphized duck by the name of Wild Wing. He has been the team's mascot since its inaugural season, and his name was chosen through fan voting. He wears a Ducks jersey with the number 93 on the back, referring to the year the Ducks became an NHL team.
He regularly descends from the rafters of the arena when making his in-game entrances.[21] In one such descent the rigging that lowered Wild Wing from the rafters malfunctioned leaving the mascot trapped fifty feet above the ice for several minutes. Another well known blunder occurred in October 1995 when Wild Wing, attempting to jump through a "wall of fire", accidentally tripped causing the mascot to land on the fire and set his costume ablaze.[22]
His physical appearance is similar to the duck mask in the original Mighty Ducks logo. A bronze statue of Wild Wing was located outside the south doors of Honda Center[23] from 1993-2012, until construction began on the 'Grand Terrace' addition to the arena. When construction was completed and the Grand Terrace opened in October of 2013, the statue was noticeably absent.
The mascot's name was also used for the leader of the Ducks, Wildwing Flashblade, in Disney's Mighty Ducks cartoon series.
During the same time in which the team announced a name change as well as change in jersey designs, there was an attempt by the team's owners to change or replace the mascot, Wild Wing, but was halted after a highly successful petition by fans.
The Mighty Ducks also used a secondary "mascot," a person (with no particular costume) called "The Iceman," during the team's first game in 1993. "The Iceman" appeared occasionally in the stands, played an electric guitar, and attempted to liven up the crowd. However, "The Iceman" was poorly received by fans and was quickly eliminated.
This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Ducks. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Anaheim Ducks seasons.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Updated October 23, 2013.[24][25][26]
Stanley Cup
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Conn Smythe Trophy
Hart Memorial Trophy
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy
First All-Star Team
Second All-Star Team
NHL All-Rookie Team
There are no retired Ducks numbers other than 99 (to honour Wayne Gretzky), which was retired by all NHL teams in 2000.
These are the top-ten point-scorers in franchise history. Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season.
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game; * = current Ducks player
These are the top-ten playoff point-scorers in franchise playoff history. Figures are updated after each completed NHL season.
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If someone asks me to find a couple of adjectives to describe a wedding on Lake Orta, I would certainly say: intimate and romantic!
Where you can find another lake with such an intimate and romantic atmosphere like the one you find on Lake Orta?
As wedding planner on Lake Orta I've been planning wedding for many years.
I would love to suggest and share some information that could be useful if you would like to wedding on "my" beloved lake.
Romantic Atmosphere on Lake Orta… only 45 minutes from Milan Malpensa airport
It is the same that leads to Lake Maggiore. Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore are very close to each other. They are separated only by a mountain called Mt Mottarone.
A little drive that in few minutes will take you to one of the most intimate and romantic lake of the world!
Why choosing Lake Orta for your wedding?
- In order to understand the magic of Lake Orta we need to discover its highlights:
- Lake Orta is simply romanticism and intimacy.
You cannot miss St. Julius Island just in the middle of the lake facing Orta village. The Island is silent and immersed in meditation. There are just some nuns living there. There is an ancient abbey and a single road that goes around the island among ancient villas on the shores, owned by former prelates.
St. Julius Island is a wonderful dream!
- Medieval village of Orta with its narrow pedestrian roads and main square facing the lake and St. Julius Island, ancient villas and wonderful churches overlooking the village from the above.
- You cannot miss a ferry boat or a motorboat tour on the lake. You could see hidden corner of the lake, wilder nature on west coast, St. Julius Island, Acqualba falls, ancient 1700 villas and quaint villages of Ronco, Pella and Oira on the lake just by this water perspective!
Catholic ceremony on Lake Orta
Assunta Church, Sacro Monte Church and Madonna del Sasso church.
They are all so beautiful that I cannot choose my preferred one!
You can choose the right church according your needs and number of guests.
Assunta church
If you would like to avoid too many transfers for guests, Assunta church could be idea. It is located just in the heart of the ancient village. After the ceremony bride and groom with their guests could walk some of the most beautiful reception venues such as Palazzo Penotti Ubertini, Palazzo Gemelli and Hotel San Rocco.
Sacro Monte church
Sacro Monte Church is located on top of a wonderful hill overlooking Orta.
It is very close to the village but you cannot walk there, the road is very steep. Read more about Sacro Monte church of Orta: Have your wedding with a wonderful view.
Madonna del Sasso church
Madonna del Sasso church is one of the most panoramic church of Italy. It is located on a big white rock above Lake Orta.
It is a unique natural show that few other churches can offer. In order to reach it, in this case, you should plan fir a transfer. The church is located about 30 minutes drive from Orta village. Anyway the trip worths the view… it is a unique beauty that you cannot miss.
Civil Ceremony on Lake Orta
What is more romantic than the bride arriving by the lake on a rowing boat on calm waters of the lake with St. Julius Island as background?
And what about the bride walking down the aisle in romantic garden of Villa Bossi to reach groom waiting for her side of the ancient columns of the villa?
Isn't it a dream?
Medieval House of Pettenasco
For the ones who are looking an even more private ceremony you can opt for Medieval House of Pettenasco. It is located just 5 km from Orta village.
Ceremony can be held in the garden of the ancient palace. It is a very evocative and private venue – the access to the courtyard is allowed only for bride and groom and their guests.
Palazzo Tornielli
Another good alternative could be Palazzo Tornielli. It is a 1700 palace in the heart of Miasino village. Miasino is located on the hills above Orta in a wonderful natural context. Palazzo Tornielli is very close, walking distance from Villa Pestalozza, one of the most elegant reception venue with a stunning view on Lake Orta.
Suggestions for a romantic symbolic blessing on Lake Orta
On Lake Orta there are many intimate and romantic location that are perfect for an outdoor symbolic blessing.
- I would like to suggest some here.
- On the top of the white rock of Madonna del Sasso church, in its lawn overlooking one of the most beautiful Italian view. Just like Donna and Mar did! Do you remember it?
- On St. Julius Island shores, in the evening when most of the tourists are gone and when silence envelops the island. As Mark and Rachel did. Do you remember the post Intimate ceremony on St. Julius Island Lake Shores
- In the gardens of Villa Gippini, a private villa owned by San Rocco Hotel located just in front of St Julius Island. As Bevin and Steven did, few years ago. Our celebrant Diane told you about this in the post The Lucky of the Irish.
You need to book it as you may do for a civil ceremony but you can opt for a symbolic blessing here if you want.
Isn't it a great news?
Wedding Reception on Lake Orta: Ancient Villas, Palaces, Hotels, Restaurants on the lake and much more!
You can choose a venue directly on the shores like Orta Beach Club, St. Julius Restaurant directly on the Island, Hotel Approdo, Hotel Ristorante Il Giardinetto, Ristorante l'Ustaria Ca dal Rat and Hotel San Rocco.
Then we have some wonderful ancient villas with great view on the lake as Villa Pestalozza, Palazzo Gemelli, Palazzo Penotti Ubertini, Villa Decio and Villa Ortea (this last one can be warmly suggested in case you have a wide big number of guests!)
If you are getting married in winter Hotel Cortese could be the perfect warm and cosy venue just 5 minutes drive from Mt. Mottarone ski slopes and magic St. Julius Island.
It is a stunning fireworks show…a spectacular fire fall that goes from a shore to another of the Lake.
Omegna is located North of the Lake and if you rent a motorboat you could have the possibility to enjoy a unique show.
It could be the perfect closing event for your wedding!
Getting married on Lake Orta is not only intimacy and romanticism but also… a lot of fun!
A nice idea could be planning a tour on a ferry boat on the lake.
All together to party on the water with dances, music, fresh prosecco and canapes.
Just like Charlotte and Steven did. Then you could reach one of the quaint restaurants on the lake as Ustaria Ca dal Rat or St. Julius Restautant.
But it is not over yet!
After the dinner you could go on up to late at night in a local brewery with some more dances and fun.
Do you remember Lisa and Emmett in our post Would you like to party until late at night on Lake Orta?
So what about Lake Orta? We are sure you are falling in love with it!
For any further information or question I'm at your complete disposal. I would love to share my experience and knowledge on Lake Orta.
Just ask… I love this place and I wish you could love it too as I do.
Before being a wedding planner and coordinator I worked for an American company planning events. I turned into wedding planning for SposiamoVi group, more than 5 years ago. Since Italian Lakes Wedding was founded I work with them to make bride and groom's dreams come true on this wonderful Lakes of North West Italy and Piemonte region.
l love creating with my couples the perfect event for them following their wishes and needs, helping to find the best solution for their ideas and budget.
I like meeting people talking with them and know more about their cultures and traditions. I do like sharing Italian customs with them and working in team with couples to let them experience a real and dreamy Italian wedding!
I will be pleased to guide couples along lovely traditional and pedestrian roads of Orta village discovering the beauty of this romantic Lake between villas, traditional restaurants wonderful churches and enchanting St. Julius Island.
I will be happy to let couples discover bigger and charming Lake Maggiore with its Borromeo Islands, wonderful hotels and villas overlooking the waters.
I'm sure you would be amazed by the beauty of these special corners of Italy so I'm simply wait for you for a lovely experience to create and live together.
For any information about wedding on Lake Orta CONTACT ME


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some good….. one not so good.
Burnng computer….not good.
I was burning a candle and I guess one of the boys pushed it a little too close to the computer… so when I pushed the monitor back to take the glare off the screen, I pushed it right over the flame… not long after I smelled something. Strange, but it registered really fast what it was. Thankfully, nothing on the computer, aside from the case was damaged. OOPS!
Feeling crafty… I had decided early in October that a couple of the gifts I wanted to give this year were going to need to be sewn. I don't have a sewing machine so I planned to use my friend Jenn's. But when I was looking for something in one of the closets in our basement home, I noticed a couple sewing machines tucked away. I asked Diane if I could use one. I need to stop here and tell you that I have only sewn a few times in my life and always with my mom's help. She would always wind the bobbin and thread the machine for me so all I had to do was point and sew. Well, this sewing maching had no thread on the bobbins and the machine itself wasn't threaded. So I found the manual online and following the directions I wound the bobbin and threaded the machine myself…. and it even worked. You would be proud mom. I didn't even get frustrated. I didn't have a pattern for my project ( a couple of bags to hold the gifts I am giving my nephews) so I started out and just did it. Each one is different and imperfect (hopefully no one looks closely) but it sure felt good to get it done. It was fast too. There really is something about successfully tackling something you have always felt really incompetent at. Lots of things that my mom had told me during our brief sewing sessions came back and I created something out of nothing.
Didn't realize that the pattern was going the wrong way until I was already done, but it was so easy I may get some more material and start again, but then again maybe not. Don't judge.
Large bag to hold the duplo legos we bought for Sean for Christmas off of ebay… cheap, but with no lego container.
Frugal Dinner……good
I have been really working on cutting back our food budget and trying to use things we have on hand to create our meals. This months experiment was to make a menu plan for the month shop once and live off of the food for the month. It worked pretty well and ultimately I think I saved money, but I did have to go to the store every week for things like fruit/veggies and milk. I didn't keep track of the specifics so I can't say for sure about the savings. I will probably do this again (plan for the month) but I will keep out some money so that each week I can buy the fresh stuff we need. I really enjoyed having all the meals planned out (I planned 19 dinners, froze some breakfast items, planned lunches) and having all the ingredients on hand allowed me to pick what sounded good that day. Keep in mind that pretty much all I planned had to be cooked in an electric skillet or in the crockpot. Having the menu planned kept the stress off of daily needing to come up with something to cook, which is often the worst part of cooking in general.
So on to tonight's dinner….
BBQ beef sandwiches- roast was buy one get one free and I cut them in half and frozen them. Probably 2.00 a half. BBQ sauce- Free (part of a white elephant gift from B's christmas party)
Rolls- .89 clearance after Turkey day- frozen/then thawed- still good
2 Cans of green beans- .39 a piece- like my hot plate?
Jello singles with little M&Ms- yes they are in repurposed yogurt containers (I don't have very many bowls and cups out) – .50 I had a coupon- M&Ms about .97. The boys thought it was a fun treat. Except for Eyob who wouldn't eat his beans and so didn't get the dessert. So that was a pretty cheap and tasty dinner. Sure it lacked the fresh veggies, but you win some and you lose some.
All in all, it was a productive day, except for the computer. See you tomorrow!


text: Disability Daily Living Print Everything You Need to Know About Service Animals If You Have a Service Animal, Know Your Rights Written by Written by Charlotte Gerber Charlotte Gerber is a disability writer and advocate. She has made a career of educating the public about various diseases and disabilities. Learn about our editorial policy Charlotte Gerber Updated on January 17, 2018 Huntstock/Vetta/Getty Images More in Disability Daily Living Social Security Insurance Assistive Devices In the past, "service animals" usually evoked images of seeing-eye dogs helping the blind navigate the world outside their homes. Nowadays it's not unusual for the term "service animal" to include animals like birds, snakes and miniature horses. Service animals provide a necessary service to their owners, like getting help if the owner is about to have a seizure, picking up dropped items, or altering the owner to sounds, intruders or other danger. Types of Service Animals If you aren't used to seeing service animals other than dogs, you may be confused as to what qualifies as a service animal. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III, 28 CFR, Sec. 36.104, a service animal is "any guide dog, signal dog or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability." Not all animals are capable of taking on such serious duties, but there are some who have proven to be especially adept at service work, including Capuchin monkeys, miniature horses and certain dog breeds, such as German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, and golden retrievers. What Service Animals Do Service animals can be trained to do lots of things, but specific tasks depend upon the owner's disability. Capuchin monkeys can wash people's faces, turn lights on and off, microwave food and do other human-like tasks. Miniature horses can be trained to perform like service dogs. 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My Book Club had the wonderful opportunity to interview Rene Gutteridge and Cheryl McKay when we chose their recent collaboration, Never the Bride, for our final selection for 2009. I am delighted to share the interview with you, starting with Rene's take on our questions. I will post Cheryl's responses to some of the same questions and others just for her, tomorrow.
A big thank you to my members for contributing these questions.
The Novelist
RBC Book Club:~ How long did it take to write the book?
Rene:~ About seven months. It went a lot faster because I was working from Cheryl's script. I had the whole concept laid out in front of me and I got to play. It was really fun that way.
What joys and challenges did you encounter as you collaborated on this project?
There were a lot of joys. It was fun working with such a giving artist like Cheryl. She really trusted me and let me play with her baby. She understood that there were going to have to be some changes made for it to work as a novel. It was always exciting to send her pages, because she was so excited to see her screenplay as a novel.
What was most challenging about turning a screenplay into a novel?
They are really two very different mediums. So you have to understand why a screenplay is written the way it is to appreciate its art form. Then you have to understand how a novel functions. After that, you decide how to change it to make it work, and what to keep so that the integrity of the story is still in place. Sometimes in a screenplay you'll have a scene that lasts literally ten seconds. That won't work in a book, so I had to look at those scenes and decide how to rework them or whether to cut them. Most of the time I ended up fleshing them out to make a scene. Also, in order to make it a full-length novel, I had to add quite a bit to the story, so I was nervous about that. I wanted Cheryl to feel like her story stayed intact.
How did the geographical distance between the two of you impact on your ability to work together?
It was never a problem. We worked primarily by e-mail, with a few phone calls in there. Since I did the majority of the writing, it wasn't a problem. Cheryl and I didn't actually meet in person until the entire book was done. By coincidence (or by God's great design!), we ended up meeting the DAY our book came out, at a writer's conference, and got to do a book signing together!
Is it easier to write a novel based on a screen play or vice versa (screen play from a novel)?
I think it's easier to adapt a screenplay into a novel. It's much harder to take point-of-view and make it work as a visual medium, when you're adapting a book into a movie. That's why so many people are disgruntled when they go see a movie and they've read the book first. Because the mediums are so different, and have to be told differently, readers often feel cheated. But there is no way to capture the intimacy of point-of-view visually. If someone hasn't read the book, they typically like the movie because they haven't experienced the story in another art form. I've watched my novel Boo being adapted into a screenplay, and the amount of change that had to occur to make it work as a movie is astounding. It captures the heart of the story, but it looks very different than the original book. Not in a bad way, just in a very different way. I actually love the adaptation that has been done with it, but probably because I understand that it has to be told visually, which means there are going to be a lot of changes. Adapting a screenplay into a novel is much easier because you can expand and add, and take the visual, keep the visual, then add the POV, which makes it an entirely rich experience. Nobody feels cheated!
Do Jessie's OCD tendencies reflect our society's heightened anxiety levels? How do you think we combat the demands on our time and people's expectations of us?
It's hard to do. I've fallen victim many times to the pressures of pleasing others. The older I get, the less likely I am to be a people pleaser, though. You start realizing what is important in life, and it's not that everyone likes you. In your twenties, that can seem so important. In your late thirties, early forties, you start wondering, "What is the point?" I think Jessie's OCD tendencies are very reflective of her anxiety.
Did Jessie's snappy, quick wit take a lot of thought, or did that part of her character come to you 'snappily'?
Jessie was a lot of fun to write. Cheryl, of course, had written much of her snappy dialogue in the screenplay. Then I had to match that wit inside her head. That was challenging, to keep the wit going in her point-of-view. But it also made it fun because Jessie was fun to hang out with. I love her one-liners!
How do you both experience God speaking into your lives?
God speaks to me in so many different ways: through His Word, through nature, through other people, sermons, books, in the deepest part of my heart, in my mind, through my children…the list is endless. I am always listening for His voice, and I find it quite often. There have been times when He has been silent, and those are very difficult times for me. I hate not hearing Him speak.
I loved how the main character was able to see, talk and dance with God; did you get any negative responses to this concept and how did you handle that?
Oh yeah. Not a lot, but some. And they were very adamant about their views. We've been called blasphemous more than once. In fact, my own mother called me to tell me she was not happy with how God was depicted. For me, it is a message about how much God loves us, and God himself used many parables to depict himself. When I first read the story, I knew some people would be unhappy about it. But I hoped that for most people, they would see the story of a God who loves them and is jealous when we get caught up with the things of this world. I set my imagination toward the bride and the bridegroom as Jesus describes it in the Bible.
Could you please share some of your faith journey, maybe with regards to this book?
For me, this book challenged me in my relationship with God, especially in regard to how much time I give Him during my day, and also how intimately He knows me and wants me to know Him. It made me think long and hard about our relationship, and that was a good thing in the end.
Who was your favourite character and why?
Jessie, of course! It was so fun to get in her head. She was hilarious. And so raw!
Did you consider what the story may have become if Jessie Stone never actually found her man ? I know the story would probably not be as satisfying to the popular market… but maybe it would answer the question for all those women who don't find their 'prince'.
We actually heard from a woman who totally got the message…that God is her "one". And I don't' think this is a story for just single gals. You can be married and lonely too. Nothing can fill our hearts like God, and I think that message comes through in the story. God answered Jessie's prayers. He doesn't always answer every prayer in all the ways we want. But He will never leave or forsake us.
What is the one thing you would like readers to take away from this story?
Definitely that God loves them fiercely and intimately and powerfully. That is what matters in life.
Rene, was it difficult to incorporate your writing style and personality into this book without altering the feelings and ideas that Cheryl had for the storyline or did you find you were both very much on the same wavelength?
We were pretty much on the same wavelength. It took me a bit to convince Cheryl we needed to do first person present tense. But once I got the story going, she saw that was going to work. Her screenplay was so strong that it wasn't hard to follow along. I knew Jessie very well before I ever started the book.
And completely unrelated to anything literary but something I always find interesting: What is your favourite homemade meal to have for dinner?
So hard to choose. I'm such a good cook! ;) But probably my shrimp scampi. It's super easy and very yummy! But I also make great gourmet burgers. And pretty terrific Mexican food. And omelettes!!
Who was your favourite superhero as a child? (I know you had one!) (This question came from one of our member's hubby - we know who you are, Dave!)
Well, if you count Magnum P.I. as a superhero, then he was mine!
Rel:~ Sorry Rene, we decided Magnum doesn't count (one of our members was too young to know him!!). Everyone knows to be a superhero you have to wear your undies on the outside ;-)
Do you have a favourite book?
Not one favorite. I've enjoyed many throughout the years. My most recent favorite is Demon: A Memoir by Tosca Lee.
Rel:~ Here's a look at the new cover for Demon: A Memoir being re-released by B&H Fiction in 2010 - looks great.
Are you someone who reads the same book more than once?
Nope, though I have gone back to read some classics I read as a child but would appreciate more as an adult.
What is your favourite genre to write for? and perhaps read?
I like to write comedy and suspense. I like to read those genres too! I like legal suspense, end times, really a lot of genres. Don't read historical or romance too much.
If you have a husband (or significant partner) do they read your books?
Yes! But only after they're published. I don't let him read them before then.
Rel:~ Really?!?! We were divided on whether we would let our husbands read our books prior to publication if we were writers ;-)
Which TV shows and movies do you recommend due to the quality of the writing?
Well, if we're going ONLY by quality of writing, my favorite TV shows right now are The Middle and Modern Family. Modern Family doesn't line up with my beliefs, but the writing is amazing. I'm a huge fan of The Office, and will always love Frasier, which I think it the best written comedy series of all time. I also like Grey's Anatomy, though it's gotten preachy lately.
Movies, well, what can I say…The Ultimate Gift by the ultra-talented Cheryl McKay! (I also recommend The Blind Side).
Do you have another collaboration in the works?
We do! Another romantic comedy that I think is wonderful!
What dreams do you have for your writing career?
I would like to keep working as a novelist, but I'd also like to work as a screenwriter, which has always been my dream. Somehow I got side-tracked on this novel writing thing! (But it's fun!)
We are very glad you did, Rene :) Thanks so much for sharing with our Book Club and my readers - can't wait for more to come from you both, in either novel, screenplay or movie form!
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this Book Club interview tomorrow, when we put screenwriter Cheryl McKay under the spotlight :)
Relz Reviewz Extras
Review of Never the Bride
Character spotlight on Jessie Stone
Visit Cheryl's website and Rene's website
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Over 37 years ago I toured the Hoover Dam for the first time, and I just went back again, for the same reason: to get away from Las Vegas. I'm not a big fan. It is a very interesting contrast to hear of the cost of building the dam vs. the cost of yet another mega casino (casinos cost more) and compare the benefits (the dam wins hands down.)
The view downstream has changed since 1977. To cross the river into Arizona you used to have to actually drive down a winding road, drive over the top of the dam and then back up another narrow, winding road. In 2010 they built an amazingly high arch bridge over the river and now those fleeing Las Vegas zip across 800 feet above the Colorado River.
The one thing that hasn't changed a bit is the tour, though there is now a new visitors center. The movie they have you watch looks identical and the tour people make the same jokes. The electrical generators are still just as enormous (over 600 tons each) and just as impressive and made me think:
Engineers of the 1930's invented and built things like the Hoover Dam and we got flood control, irrigation and electrical power that reached millions of people.
Engineers of the 1960s developed rockets that reached the moon and we at least got Tang.
Engineers of the 1990s developed the PC, the Internet and social media and we got viruses, phishing attacks and identity theft.
When you look upstream of the dam you see Lake Mead, with a very visible "bathtub ring" showing how low the water level is, due to long term drought in the Southwest. They do point out that the top level has only been reached twice: immediately after the dam was finished and they tested the spillways to see if they would really work; and in 1983 when record flooding caused those spillways to be userd for real, preventing water flowing over the top of the dam. But, the level has dropped something like 40 feet over the past 20 years - not good.
A more recreational view of Lake Mead, also showing that bathtub ring effect. From here it is about a 30 mile drive back to Lost Wages.


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31 And taking the twelve, he said to them, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32 For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon. 33 And after flogging him, they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise." 34 But they understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said. (Luke 18:31–34 ESV)
We are going to Jerusalem.
And I do not understand.
All things are possible for God, Jesus just told the rich young ruler in Luke's gospel. All things are possible with God, even the salvation of the wealthy. The young ruler asked how to gain eternal life, and he was told to love God, love neighbor, and give away all he had to the poor and follow Jesus.
We're called to leave everything behind, even kin, for the sake of God's kingdom. And if we do that — really, truly do leave everything for the kingdom — we'll get houses and kin "many times more in this time, and in the age to come."
What does any of this have to do with going to Jerusalem, with betrayal and suffering and death?
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