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March 31st, 2017

Federer, Kyrgios Survive In 3 To Advance To Miami SF Showdown; Nadal v Fognini

We are one match from Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal final in Miami, can anyone spoil it?

Posted by Staff @ 12:01 am in Miami | 301 Comments »

March 30th, 2017

Roger Federer: I Do Believe I’m Probably A Better Player Now Than I Was 10 Years Ago

Is Roger Federer better than ever?

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:58 am in Miami | 39 Comments »

March 29th, 2017

Nadal, Nemesis Fognini Set Up Miami Open Semifinal; Federer-Berdych Thursday

“I’m feeling really good on court and other times, so this is the best thing that I can have this week,” Fognini said.

Posted by Staff @ 11:02 pm in Miami | 209 Comments »

March 29th, 2017

World No. 1 Kerber Falls To Venus, Halep Upset Wednesday at Miami Open

“I was so close to winning, I was two points away in the tiebreak, but she played very strong and deserved to win today,” Halep said. “But my confidence is there, the game is there — I just need to play matches.”

Posted by Staff @ 10:06 pm in Miami, Tennis | 2 Comments »

March 29th, 2017

Wozniacki, Pliskova Reach Miami SFs; Kerber v Venus Wed Night

Who will be in the other women’s semifinal in Miami?

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March 29th, 2017

Federer, Nadal Power Into Miami QFs, Zverev Upsets Wawrinka

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are now the favorites to meet in the Sunday final, but will they make it?

Posted by Staff @ 12:50 am in Miami | 49 Comments »

March 28th, 2017

Kerber, Halep, Pliskova And Venus Advance To Miami QFs; Muruguza Retires

The quarterfinal line-up at Miami is all set.

Posted by Staff @ 1:07 am in Miami | 1 Comment »

March 27th, 2017

Federer Derails Del Potro, Tall Men Tumble In Miami; Men’s 4R Tuesday Inc. Nadal

Roger Federer is now 15-1 on the season after dominating Juan Martin del Potro at Miami.

Posted by Staff @ 11:44 pm in Miami | 92 Comments »

March 26th, 2017

Nadal Recovers After Bagel; Monday Miami Features Federer v Del Potro

“I knew it’s going to be a tough one,” Nishikori said. “Fernando is a very solid player. He has a great serve and great groundstrokes.

Posted by Staff @ 11:50 pm in Miami | 104 Comments »

March 26th, 2017

Kerber Wins; Venus vs. Kuzy Monday at Miami Open

“It was a good match,” said Kerber, who was down a break in both sets. “I was trying to feel my game again. I was moving good, but it was not so easy because she didn’t play badly. I was trying to stay positive and play my tennis.”

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March 26th, 2017

Pliskova, Wozniacki Sunday Miami Winners; Former Champ Radwanska Out

Venus Williams is the lone former champion left in Miami.

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March 26th, 2017

Federer, Del Potro Advanced To Miami 3R Showdown; Nadal, Nishikori Return Sunday

Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro and Stan Wawrinka all advanced Saturday at Miami.

Posted by Staff @ 10:32 am in Miami | 9 Comments »

March 25th, 2017

Frances Tiafoe: Oh My God I’m Going To Play Federer!

Frances Tiafoe’s is super-psyched to face Roger Federer.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 1:17 pm in Miami | 22 Comments »

March 25th, 2017

Rafael Nadal: Roger’s Had A Great Start To 2017 But Novak And Andy Are Still The Favorites

Rafael Nadal reminds the press it’s still very early in 2017.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 1:02 pm in Miami | 33 Comments »

March 25th, 2017

Friday Seeded Bloodbath at Men’s Miami Open Tennis; Federer Saturday

“I’m not necessarily in the best position right now, but fortunately it’s a long tournament,” Raonic said. “Doesn’t mean things can’t change and I can’t get better throughout this event.”

Posted by Staff @ 12:37 am in Miami, Tennis | 52 Comments »


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Crow In Flight

by on Oct.17, 2008, under Uncategorized

Speaking with two voices

Harsh and seductive

The strongest desire

As well as spirit

Coming into my dreams

With a crafty demeanor

I watch as the crow feeds

On my fortune without hesitation

The Crow is a trickster

His cleverness never falters

He takes praise for creation and

Life’s undertakings

-Terrie Boruff Yeatts

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Crows with a Tree

by on Jul.13, 2008, under Uncategorized

I have been so busy working on paintings in my newest series of work.  This one is entitled Crows with a Tree.

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Spotted Crow

by on Jun.20, 2008, under Uncategorized

 This is an original oil painting of two crows watching the night fall. The spotted crow is a tribute to one of my favorite books when I was growing up “Put Me in the Zoo” by Robert Lopshire. The colors used are rich and allude to the peacefulness that comes with the setting sun.

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Severed Heads

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 This is a 42″x42″ oil pastel drawing from my series being featured on Talent data base.  Check it out!

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Spring Cleaning :: Are you ready for the task?

Every year, I attempt my version of Spring Cleaning. Most of the time, I am fairly successful at getting everything accomplished, but I always need help. Reason #216 Why I Enjoy My Boys! No, really, children make great helpers. Just be sure to give them easy and simple tasks; make a game out of cleaning; ensure no contact with chemicals; and praise or reward them for their hard work. Don't forget to reward yourself too!

This week, I've written out the Spring Cleaning Checklist for March 12th - March 16th. I like to put my checklist in a plastic sleeve; when you've completed a task, simple use a dry erase marker to cross it off the list. You could also laminate your list or leave it on your computer and use the strike-through key.

While the principle of Spring Cleaning has many roots in ancient history, it was first used in America during the month of March because the climate allowed for a warm breezy day to aid in the removal of dust from the home. Insects were typically at their minimum, as well.

I know if this were a Summer Cleaning, instead of a Spring Cleaning, I wouldn't even think about participating; especially here in Texas.

Do you have any great Spring Cleaning solutions? Do you use a special product or have a recipe for homemade cleaning supplies? Let me know! I would love to give them a try.

Spring Cleaning Checklist

1. Wipe every surface down - cabinets (inside and outside), top of refrigerator, stove (inside and outside), dishwasher (inside and outside), microwave (inside and outside), and all other appliances and items on counters (Keurig, canisters, KitchenAide Mixer).

2. Refrigerator/Freezer - Tthoroughly wash every bin and shelf. Clean along the gaskets. Pull out from the wall and dust. Add fresh baking soda. Discard freezer food past use.

3. Pantry - Organize. Remove expired food, if any. Replace any broken canisters. Relabel canisters as use changes.

4. Sink - Use boiling water to thoroughly clean the drains. Oil garbage disposal.

5. Clean and sanitize the trash can.

6. Double check the battery/light bulb stock

7. Replace any broken or lost dishware, Tupperware, and icing tips.

8. Dust fixtures.

9. Vacuum and mop floor.

Dining Room

1. Table - Double check the mechanics of the leaf; oil/grease of needed. Wax and polish.

2. Dust fixtures and ceiling fan.

3. Dust and repair blinds, where needed.

4. Vacuum and mop floor.

5. Dust the tapestry.

Living Room

1. Dust all surfaces - lamps, coffee tables, pool table legs, ceiling fan.

2. Clean leather furniture and apply protector.

3. Sweep out fireplace and dust the screen and mantle.

4. Book cases - Remove all books; dust the spines and tops. Dust the entire case (shelves and top).

5. Brush the pool table.

6. Check the wine supply - order more!

7. Dust and clean the curio.

8. Vacuum and mop floor, vacuum air vent.

9. Fluff chair cushions.

10. Go through magazines and save items for My Idea Book.

9. Re-adjust the automatic thermostat.

1. Sort through and file all loose papers. Add to Homekeeping Notebook, file cabinet, or shred.

2. Double check printer's ink and paper supply, purchase more if needed.

3. Dust computer and clean keyboard. Ensure anti-virus program is up to date.

4. Ensure filing cabinet is in a neat order.

5. Review and update inventories, contract, and other policies.

Entryways and Hallways

1. Clean indoor and outdoor rugs/mats.

2. Wipe mirrors and art.

3. Vacuum and mop floors.

1. Routine cleaning - toilets, bathtubs, showers, and sinks.

2. Wipe mirrors and art.

3. Check on toilet paper and toiletries stock; restock where needed.

4. Wipe and dust cabinets and counters.

5. Throw out expired medicines.

6. Wash all bath maths.

7. Clean and sanitize the trashcans.

8. Dust fixtures.

9. Vacuum and mop floors.

10. Reseal tub and shower if needed.

1. Change and launder sheets, duvet cover, mattress pads, and pillowcases. Replace with warmer weather sheets and blankets.

2. Mattresses - rotate, vacuum, and possible sun, depending on the weather.

3. Launder pillows.

4. Dust all surfaces - furniture, art, wall hangings, light fixture, and ceiling fan.

5.  Dust and repair blinds, where needed.

6. Vacuum and steam-clean the floors.

Throughout the House

1. Wipe down all switch plates, windows, and glass doors for fingerprints and pet smudges.

2. Vacuum window moldings and windowsills.

3. Wipe all doors (interior and exterior) and trims; oil hinges.

4. Wipe baseboards and moldings.

5. Replace AC filter.

7. Reseal grout.

8. Wash all windows and screens; oil hinges.

9. Wax wood furniture.

1. Dust shelves.

2. Vacuum and mop floors.

3. Organize. Purchase new undergarments if needed. Purge old, out-sized, or unwanted items.

4. Rotate wardrobe for Spring and Summer seasons.

Laundry Room

1. Vacuum and mop floor.

2. Wipe cabinets.

3. Clean washer and dryer. Check dryer vent.

4. Double check cleaning items supply; restock if necessary.

1. Inspect all pet toys to make sure they are safe; discard unsafe items.

2. Double check pet food and medications, restock if needed. Throw away expired items.

3. Inspect all cages and crates to ensure safety.

1. Organize. Discard unwanted items.

2. Check on spring planting items and needs; restock if needed.

3. Check sprinkler system. Replace broken parts.

4. Organize freezer. Discard out-dated items.

5. Straighten work bench and tool area (leaving for the husband!)

6. Organize school closet.

7. Check tire pressure in bikes; replace tubes if necessary.

8. Grease garage door.

1. Clean patios and siding - sweep, pressure wash.

2. Check gutters and repair seals.

3. Prune and fertilize roses.

4. Clean flower beds.

5. Check facets and outdoor electric plugs.

6. Replace water hoses if needed.

7. Clean outdoor furniture.

8. Clean grill and replace grate, if needed.

9. Clean ceiling fan.

You know, I think that's all! Now, how to break this down into a 5 day cleaning mayhem? First, I really need to look at cleaning supplies and make sure I have enough. I know I put that under laundry room, but it may have to be the first thing I do. Good luck to everyone and their Spring Cleaning! Let me know how it goes.

If you would like your own copy of this list to tweek as needed, please email me and I'll share!

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  1. Great list Michelle! I always clean out and wash the vacuum filter (or change the bag) too! Happy Cleaning! =)


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Korean Drama Fever: A compilation of my favorite scenes from Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Korean Drama Fever: A compilation of my favorite scenes from Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

I have watched Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo last year—around the same time it was shown in South Korea. However, after months of speculation on whether Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo co-stars Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung are dating, just this April 24th, their management YG Entertainment has finally issued a statement that two are indeed really dating. So of course, the NJH x LSK shipper inside of me was so damn happy (the ship has sailed!!!). I was so happy to the point that I felt the urge to watch WFKBJ again... But will rather not, since I'm super busy nowadays.

YG issued a statement saying, "We have checked with Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk, and we were told that the two, who were close friends since their modeling days, recently started seeing each other with good feelings."

So instead of re-watching all 16 episodes again, let me just share with you my favorite scenes from this show. So for all new readers of my blog, whenever I stream TV shows or movies and hear/read something that really catches my attention, I screen cap it so that I can always remember the exact scene/words said. Being a couch potato, it became a habit of mine. (Click here for related posts.) But of course, I do not claim that it is my property and I also do not sell these nor did I intend to make a profit off of it. Just pure fun, guys.

Anyway, enough of these jibber-jabber. Let's remember all the good vibes this show has brought us through these....

* For clearer viewing, you may directly browse through the photos by clicking at the photo.
* I'd rather not discuss each scene. I'll let these screenies do the talking! (Also to avoid spoilers for those who haven't watched this!)

I wonder how many kilos Lee Sung Kyung ate for this show 😅

I just love it whenever Joon-hyung knows what to say to lift up Bok-joo's mood.

Clingy Joon-hyung is neomu neomu kyeopta~

Awesome = suhweeeg

Haaaay these two 😍

You never mess with Bok-joo 😂

I especially loved the cinematography and coloring of this show... Everything's so photographic.

Joon-hyung, that's so sweet of you but please don't 😂

Joon-hyung, you always have the right words at the right time!

Ngawww these two really

Life, in general.

Okay, so it's been almost 6 months since I started binge-watching Korean dramas. Now, I've been into Korean dramas before, like Glass Slippers (young So Ji-sub!!!), "Endless Love", "Stairway to Heaven", "Full House", "Secret Garden", "Witch Yoo Hee", etc., but studying came first back then, so I stopped. Then when I was already on my first job, my liking for Korean dramas is rekindled, because my colleagues were into those. I eventually binge-watched "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho", "You Who Came From The Stars", "The Master Sun", "I Can Hear Your Voice" (Lee Jong-suk!!!), "Secret Love" (where I cried buckets), etc. etc. But, life happened, so I got busy again.

However, because of a friend's recommendation, I started watching "She Was Pretty". Since then, I continuously watched Kdramas. I never stopped. Every time I get to finish something, I immediately proceeded to another one. That, while I was catching up with my favorite American TV shows, plus a 9.5 hour job. #TheStruggleIsReal

Recently, I was thinking a lot about why my thing for Kdramas is stronger than my first two phases in life. I came to a conclusion that maybe, I was tired of all the repetitive and predictable plots of Filipino TV shows, that's why I strayed away from those. Secondly, I used to watch about 10 American TV shows at the same time, but nowadays, I either stopped watching or I just don't find most of them as entertaining as it used to be for me. I was searching for a breath of fresh air. Something new. My life is already stressful due to the number of things I decided to do and achieve, so I wanted to watch something that will really lift my mood. Something that's light but fun. And I found that in Korean dramas.

Korean dramas for me are more entertaining than others because whenever I look for something to watch, I always consider how predictable the plot it. If it's like the usual, I'm out. If it's something I've never watched before, then count me in.

I actually have several reasons why I love Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, but here are ten:
  1. While being light, the story is realistic, but fun. Did gave me good vibes. While watching, it transported me to my younger days. I suddenly felt young and care fee again.
  2. Every scene is very photographic, I so love it!!! I love it so much that my longing to travel to South Korea (and visit my uncle who lives there) has been tripled!!!
  3. The cinematography and the coloring/filter. Aesthetic was very on point!
  4. Athleisure! This term was coined to refer to sporty clothes that can still be fashionable. Being athletes on the show, their outfits should reflect who they are. They executed this perfectly, without compromising the style. I swear, if the Philippines have winter season, I'm definitely copying Bok-joo's OOTDs!
  5. I love how Joon-hyung and Bok-joo started out as friends before they became lovers. I truly believe that friendship, next to love, is the reason why couples remain together.
  6. Joon-hyung always know the right thing to say at the right time.
  7. Joon-hyung and Bok-joo both brought out the best in each other. They are young and in love, but that did not became a reason to be consumed with the idea of love. Instead, they helped each other to be successful. They motivated each other whenever they are feeling down and uninspired. That's what a relationship should be!
  8. Bok-joo's unconditional love to his father, and how family always come first.
  9. Joon-hyung's respect for Bok-joo. You see, he fell in love with Bok-joo quite fast. And even though he was still in denial because Bok-joo was head over heels with her crush, he waited. He waited, and he was always there for her when no one was, or when she didn't want him to. He loved her already, but he waited because he respects Bok-joo and her feelings.

There. So much for letting the photos speak for themselves, but I cannot help it. LOL. Anyway, here's the thing. Earlier, I mentioned I consistently watched Korean dramas. With this, expect more Korean-related posts here in my blog. :)

What other Korean dramas do you recommend?

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is a property of MBC South Korea. The author of this post would like to credit them and MyAsianTV, where the show was streamed and manually screen capped. This is not a sponsored post nor is intended to make money off said property. This post also do not intend to commit copyright infringement, but should MBC want to remove these contents, please do reach out via the Contact Me form found in this website.

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Kids Like Kale? Who Knew!

When my daughter transitioned from pureed fruits and veggies to “real” solid foods, I thought she’d gravitate towards those same foods she had given preference to—sweet potatoes, squash, apples, spinach. But when those became finger foods instead of bowls of mush she didn’t want anything to do with them.

One day while my husband was eating fast food he gave one French fry to our daughter. She loved it! The perfect finger food in her eyes. Though I was relieved she decided to eat again after a food strike it wasn’t the food I’d hoped for. Another day my husband and I were eating sandwiches with chips. She sneakily grabbed a chip off my husband’s plate and before we knew it the greasy, salt-laden snack touched her lips. At that moment I knew she and her dad had one more thing in common—a love for salty snacks.

Not exactly pleased with my daughter’s food preferences, I began doing research on healthy snacks and came across kale chips. I thought this would be perfect as they can be salty and have a crispy texture, but I was nervous that they’d taste awful. There was only one way to find out. I bought a big bunch for just 98 cents at the grocery store. When I got home I washed it, clipped off all the stems, and cut the kale into small pieces. Using one of those pump sprayers for olive oil I spritzed the pieces and took my sea salt grinder then went to town. I baked them in the oven at 250 degrees for about 30 minutes and gave them a try.

Expecting a bite of bitter awfulness, I was very pleasantly surprised. I kept eating them and actually enjoyed it! The real test though would be on my daughter. She is hesitant to try new foods and when I put the green shriveled leaf in front of her she turned away. Hmmm, better wait till she is really hungry I thought. The next day she let me know she was hungry.

Acting nonchalant, I eagerly grabbed a kale chip and not only did she eat it, but after letting out a “mmm” she signed for and said “more”. Success! All foods with her though do seem to be cyclical, so I can’t expect her to eat it ever y day though it was great to know that this is a green she’ll actually enjoy! I wonder how long it will take her to forget that potato chips exist.

Ann J. is a cloth diaper fanatic and mom to a 16-month-old girl with the cutest cloth diaper butt on the block!

  1. knitsewreadlove said...

    I'm so trying this! Thanks for the post! My daughter actually loves broccoli (go figure), and would eat fruit only for every meal if I'd let her. The real trick is getting any protein or iron into her (thank God for black beans!). Kale chips would be a great source or iron! (And maybe this will help me not gain QUITE as much with this pregnancy as I did with my first!) ;0)

  2. Julia Shober said...

    Oh my son LOVES kale this way. It's one of my favorite snacks, too. A few companies make some dehydrated versions with all kinds of flavors, but they are pricey.

  3. Adam and Claire said...

    THIS IS AWESOME! I am going to try it! Thank you!

  4. PeeJumpty said...

    Thanks for sharing! Mine is a picky eater, too, so I'm crossing my fingers that this will be a hit with her. 🙂

  5. Jill said...

    I heard about this on tv recently and it makes me wonder how much vitamin is retained after baking?

  6. Heidi said...

    maybe I should try this to get some green veggies into my husband… 🙂

  7. Carisa said...

    wow how cool! I'm betting my daughter will love these – anything with a good crunch is popular around here right now. Thanks for sharing this!

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Dems go despicable as the Russia Collusion plot to impeach Trump explodes in their faces

The following article appeared in the American Thinker on February 4th

Clarice Feldman’s must-read column today explains the trap-of-their-own-making that FBI and DOJ officials and their media allies have fallen into. They know well that the Nunes memo is only the first step in exposing the illegal, unconstitutional, and regime-altering steps taken under President Barack Obama’s presidency to fix a presidential election, and failing that, to oust a duly elected president not to their liking.

As Clarice notes,

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley is about to release his report on Steele, the FBI, and the dossier.

The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General is about to release his report on the FBI and DOJ handling of the Clinton investigation. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has referred the allegations about the DOJ and FBI officials to the Inspector General for further investigation.

Their panic that is developing is leading people in responsible positions to expose themselves as not merely deplorable, but actually despicable in their responses. Here are three examples, but rest assured there will more people issuing what amount to threats of civil unrest or subversion.

Donny Deutsch is an advertising executive of some repute, and formerly enjoyed his own television show on MSNBC, but now is confined to serving as a commentator on that network. His response to the release of the Nunes memo was to call for a revolution. Not a metaphorical revolution, but a take-to-the-streets revolution.  Watch it for yourself. I believe that this is called “sedition.”
The self-infatuated Donny Deutsch; youtube link HERE

Note that Deutsch lately has taken to using dehumanizing language to describe Republicans, calling them “cockroaches” – creatures that ought to be exterminated. It echoes the slogan of the Symbionese Liberation Army: “Death to the fascist insect.”

The second example comes from Congressman Eric Swalwell, who appeared Friday night on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News program, in one of the most remarkable segments in cable news history. Not only did the United States Congressman refuse to answer the apt questions Carlson posed, and not only did he obnoxiously talk over Carlson when he attempted to ask him direct questions on topic, he actually accused the Fox News host of serving Vadimir Putin.
Eric Swalwell and Tucker Carlson; youtube link HERE

The blogger Imperator Rex makes the point that this was not mere rudeness:

The scumbag is sane and knows exactly what he is doing, which is whipping up a truly crazed base.

But even worse – chilling, actually -- than these two is the threat issued on CNN air by a deep stater, former CIA counterintelligence agent, Phil Mudd. Via Gateway Pundit:

Phil Mudd: The workforce is going to look and this and say, this is an attack on our ability to conduct an investigation with integrity… The FBI people, I’m going to tell you, “are ticked” and they’re going to be saying, I guarantee you, “You think you can push this off this?”… You better think again, Mr. President. You’ve been around for 13 months. We’ve been around since 1908. I know how this game is going to be played. We’re going to win.

CNN was so proud of this moment that it tweeted it:
Phil Mudd; youtube link HERE

Mudd is quite a piece of work. According to a tweet  by Paul Joseph Watson on Prison Planet:
This is the same idiot who last year said of Trump on CNN “the government’s gonna kill this guy.” …  12:50 PM - Feb 3, 2018

I think that these three prominent people make it quite clear that they are happy to change the nature of our regime from a constitutional republic to something else – a revolutionary government, perhaps with guillotines or gulags – or a government run by and for the secret police bureaucrats.

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Booz & Company partners approve "combination" with PwC network

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New York, London: Booz & Company partners yesterday approved the strategy firm's merger with the global professional services group PwC, announced in principle in October.

Subject to completion of regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the transaction is expected to conclude in March 2014.

Dennis Nally, Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers International said, "We are delighted the Booz & Company partners have approved combining with PwC and we look forward to welcoming them and their colleagues into the PwC network.

"This combination between PwC and Booz & Company will deliver an enhanced range of services for our clients, wider opportunities for our people and a clear focus on serving all of our stakeholders with quality and integrity.

"The combination of PwC and Booz & Company will create the stand out professional services organisation in the world, working with a full range of stakeholders to build trust and solve important problems from strategy through execution."

PwC member firms' partners are not required to vote on the deal.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Happy Tuesday 3/24/15

My sister visiting for the weekend and more

Pepperidge Farm Factory

Hair that works out

Husband making curry

Eating out

Going the THE ballet

Watching Chuck

Ariana Grande's newest album , mostly these songs: this one, this one, this one, and this one.

How my nails are long so they click on tables

Getting more bills at work so I have stuff to do

Working overtime and making more money

Good smelling hand-sanitizer

Happy Tuesdays are about making a list of the things that have made me happy. No details, no stories, just the simple beautiful things in life that bring happiness and joy.

If you'd like to join in, stop by every Tuesday and share your post with me!

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Transport Bill Trapped in House After Senate OK

Lawmakers under pressure to avert catastrophic shutdown.

by on Mar.15, 2012

The bill passed by the Senate would reportedly "maintain or create" 2.8 million jobs.

In a rare show of bipartisan support, especially as the presidential election nears, the U.S. Senate gave solid approval to a long-delayed federal transportation bill that covers everything from highway construction to the collection of gas taxes.

Capitol Hill lawmakers have been struggling since 2009 to come up with an update to the law, and the 74-22 vote actually just authorized another 2-year extension that would funnel $109 million into everything from road repairs to mass transit programs.  But even that compromise might not make it into law, Washington observers warn – adding that millions of jobs are at stake.

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The House of Representatives, led by Speak John Boehner, R-Ohio, has been struggling to approve its own transport bill – to no avail.  And even though the Republican speaker now says he’d be willing to consider the Senate’s language it is uncertain he can rein in enough of his own party members to push the extension through.

“If there was ever a piece of legislation that should not turn into a partisan fight, this is it,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.).


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Secret Service Seeking New Presidential Limo

Don’t expect a battery car to replace current model known as “The Beast.”

by on Mar.12, 2014

President Obama's limo, known as The Beast, during a trip to London.

The U.S. Secret Service has begun the process of ordering up a new presidential limousine – but it will be a lot more complicated than simply checking out what’s available in Washington, D.C. showrooms.

And while the White House has been pressing automakers to expand their “green” offerings with new hybrids, plug-ins, battery-cars and even hydrogen-fueled vehicles, it’s almost certain that the next presidential limo will stick to tried-and-true gasoline power when it rolls up to the White House in time for the next Commender-in-Chief’s inauguration in January 2017.

It will replace President Obama’s set of wheels — a behemoth estimated to weigh as much as 15,000 pounds and known alternately as Cadillac One or The Beast. But it will carry over or enhance many of the critical features found on the car currently parked in the White House garage, with an emphasis on safety, security and constant communications.

Obama Faces Fine for Skipping London “Congestion Charge”

Presidential limo stuck with $193 fine.

by on Jul.21, 2011

"The beast," the presidential limo, during its recent trip to London.

As if things in London weren’t already in an uproar over the News of the World hacking scandal, which threatens to embroil senior government leaders, police officials, as well as the Murdoch-owned media.  Now comes word the London bobbies are chasing American President Barack Obama.

Seems the commander-in-chief blithely let his security team drive all over London, during his recent visit, without coughing up the $16 daily “congestion charge” that the British capital has enacted in an effort to eliminate its endemic traffic congestion.

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Never mind that he was there on official state business – and at the invitation of British leaders that included Prime Minister David Cameron.  A fee is a fee, according to London’s Mayor Boris Johnson, who apparently used some of his brief time with Obama to remind him that he had to pay up.


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Tristeza Wrap Up Tour In Mexico

Instrumental gurus Tristeza released their brand new album A Colores last week on Better Looking Records. When co-founding guitarist Jimmy LaValle left the group two years ago to concentrate on The Album Leaf, the future of San Diego’s Tristeza seemed a bit shaky. After picking up Alison Ables on guitar and Sean Ogilvie on keyboards, original members Christopher Sprague, Jimmy Lehner and Luis Hermosillo helped push the group to a whole new level. A Colores was written in Mexico and recorded in Michigan, with a sound that falls somewhere in between Tortoise and Kraftwerk. Not only is this a brilliant album, but the band is mighty good live as well. The group has a handful of dates left, so make sure to catch them if that happen to be stopping by your town. You can also stream the entire album by clicking over to their e-card.

11.30.05 – Phoenix, AZ (Modified)
12.01.05 – Los Angeles, CA (Knitting Factory)
12.02.05 – San Diego, CA (Casbah)
12.03.05 – Tijuana, Mexico (Mutli Kulti)

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Live - Holy Fuck @ Record Bar | KC

Like most people who have seen too many live acts to count, it takes a lot to get me excited about seeing a band live these days. So when I started talking excitedly about Holy Fuck playing on March 8th in Kansas City two months ago the people around me knew this group must have an extra something-something. I told everyone that would listen that Holy Fuck isn't a typical electronica group. They don't use laptops, they have a live drummer, and a lot of their songs and live shows are improvised.

When Saturday night rolled around it felt like it was Thursday night and LOST was about to come on...times ten. At one point I questioned whether I was hyping myself up only to be disappointed, and then I thought, "Nah...I mean, c'mon, with a name like Holy Fuck what are the chances that they'll disappoint?"

The boy drama that delayed me on Saturday night and caused me to miss Bald Eagle's set did disappoint me. I had hoped to catch all three bands and have myself a loud ass trio of a night, but by the time I rolled into Record Bar A Place to Bury Strangers, touted as the "LOUDEST band in New York", was already on stage.

It's not hard for me to believe that A Place to Bury Strangers is indeed the LOUDEST band in New York. This three-piece loves them some reverb. While watching their set I tried to note their influences. I thought one song, based on its beginning, was a Nirvana cover at first. There was also a Social Distortion vibe coming from some of their songs as well. It wasn't until I saw the guitarist twirl his guitar around by a string to make noise that it hit that these dudes love Sonic Youth, and Thurston Moore specifically, as much as I do. In my world, there can't be enough bands influenced by Sonic Youth so I was loving what they had coming out of their amps. Light on lyrics, heavy on noise, A Place to Bury Strangers is a band that any noise-art-rock fan can appreciate.

The only thing the crowd didn't seem to appreciate about the band's set was the smog machine. Kansas City is one of the few cities in this world where you can still smoke in clubs (you can even smoke in some coffee shops around here!!). Between the 100 smokers inside Record Bar and the smog machine, there was too much in the air at the end of the band's set. Luckily the smog cleared as the staged emptied for Holy Fuck.

Holy Fuck is almost like two duos sharing the stage together. Brian and Graham work closely together on the boards during their shows, and the bass player and drummer are together making noise at the back of the stage. They started with "The Pulse," and it was the perfect song to begin with. One minute into the song I felt like a kid waking up on Christmas morning. I pushed my way to the front and immediately started bouncing along to the beat. Even though Holy Fuck brings the beats, their crowds don't actually dance that much. This might be because watching what the band is doing, and looking at the trash and toys on the stage that Holy Fuck uses to make noise, is a show in itself.

Brian uses a 35 mm film synchronizer, and both he and Graham use numerous toy keyboards and effect pedals. At one point Graham had a tube connected into a small keyboard that he blew into to make sounds. I have no idea what this instrument is called, besides "cool."

The improvisation on the stage is apparent when the members are talking to each other. They don't really know what they are going to play when they take the stage either, but their set doesn't come across as haphazard in any way. They went from song to song seamlessly and the crowd was eating it up. I kept switching between focusing on the beats and moving my body to them, to studying what they were doing on stage. Most electronic shows are a complete snooze when it comes to what is happening on the stage, but not Holy Fuck. It's a joy to watch the rhythm section in a loud, blissful oblivion, and watching the boys at the boards twist knobs, tinker with instruments, switch keyboards, and make amazing sounds come out of found and fucked with instruments.

Every time I looked around at the crowd I noticed expressions of awe, joy, glee, abandonment, and respect. I don't think anyone left this show disappointed. The crowd requested and received an encore, and before leaving I gushed to Holy Fuck about how they did not disappoint me. Its nights like this that make me feel less jaded towards live music. After seeing Holy Fuck, the bar for electronic music has been raised. People using laptops and drum have been warned.

Set List:
"The Pulse"
"Royal Gregory"
"Super Inuit"
"Lovely Allen"
Encore #1: "Stilettos"

Photos by Michael Forester

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Say Hi Move On Up to Barsuk

As of today, Say Hi is saying hi to new labelmates at Barsuk Records. The label will be releasing Say Hi's sixth album, Oohs & Aahs, on March 3.

Say Hi creator Eric Elbogen took the better part of 2008 to write and record the LP in his home studio, and reported on the Say Hi web site that he and his rotating cast of musicians would be "laying low" for the next few months to prep for the release. They'll be touring again in March and April to support the new record.

In joining Barsuk, Say Hi becomes part of an impressive roster of artists that includes Death Cab for Cutie, Nada Surf, Ra Ra Riot and The Long Winters.

Oohs & Aahs track listing

Side A
01 Elouise
02 Hallie And Henry
03 Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
04 November Was White, November Was Grey
05 Dramatic Irony

Side B
06 Maurine
07 One, Two ... One
08 Audrey
09 The Stars Just Blink For Us
10 Sallie's Heart Is Stone

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Sonic Youth & Led Zeppelin To Collaborate For Live Performance

Ok, let's be honest, it's not Led Zeppelin, it's bassist John Paul Jones, but still not too shabby. Jones and NY noise-pop stalwarts Sonic Youth will be working together on a show composed by mixed-media sound composer Takehisa Kosugi at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music next April.

As first reported by The Guardian, the event will honor the 90th birthday of choreographer Merce Cunningham, "whose radical approaches to space, time, and technology continue to redefine the way we experience dance." the press release boasts. A long-running collaborator of John Cage's, Cunningham was also the composer's life partner until his death in 1992.

Entitled Merce Cunningham At 90, this is actually the second time Cunningham has inspired some pretty huge artists to work together -- his company performed with Radiohead and Sigur RÃ³s in 2003. The performance's multi-tiered set will be designed by architect Benedetta Tagliabue, who became notorious in Scotland for the controversy over her work with husband Enric Miralles on Edinburgh's Scottish Parliament Building.

Merce Cunningham At 90
April 16-19 - Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

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Live: Miguel, French Montana and Bun B at vitaminwater uncapped Houston

Photographer Michael Craft

The second edition of the vitaminwater uncapped college shows, the most surprise-packed yet, took place in Houston last night in a tiny airplane hangar-like venue, literally called Venue. The show was awarded to the students of Texas Southern University after TSU rocked the vote in a contest to bring uncapped to their school. For this they got Miguel, French Montana and a bevy of surprises that only could have happened at an H-Town uncapped show.

97.9's DJ J-Que got bodies in motion early with a few club bangers from a time forgotten, including Cam'ron's "Suck It Or Not" and Missy Elliot's "Hot Boyz." Surprisingly enough, it was DJ Webstar's Harlem dance staple "Chicken Noodle Soup" that set things all the way off, students hopping out of their seats to "let it rain" and "clear it out." Once the lid was off though, it wasn't going back on, a dance circle forming in the middle of the floor for E-40's "Function."

The dancers would only be upstaged by the person taking the stage, Miguel appearing suddenly to the shrieks of just about every female in the building. He led a club-wide sing along of hits "Sure Thing," "Lotus Flower Bomb," and "All I Want Is You." For "Lotus Flower Bomb," he slung one leg up on a stage monitor and let the mic swing between his legs, a fitting charade to intro the sultry "Pussy Is Mine." He'd also pantomime 2Pac's "I Get Around" before performing his own "Quickie" and then "Adorn," the lead single from upcoming album Kaleidoscope Dream.

For his second set, DJ J-Que went full hometown hero to the delight of the student body, firing off Beat King's "You Ain't Bout Dat Life Hoe," Fat Pimp's "Roll Me Up," and Young Nation's "Pimp." With the crowd fully-crunked, not to mention vitaminwater-hydrated, hostess Miss Info brought out French Montana, glowing in a USA flag sweater and pair of abnormally icey "dough boy" rosary necklaces. He ran through a slew of guest verses, including ones recorded for Machine Gun Kelly's "Wild Boy (Remix)" and Big Sean's "Mula." The next guest verse, however, would come from the people's champ himself, Paul Wall, who jumped out to perform "Still Tippin" and "Sitting Sideways." Montana continued with "9000 Watts" and the NYC anthem "Shot Caller" and the whole of Rick Ross' "Stay Scheming," rapping everyone else's verses along with his. "Sometimes you gotta just let the whole song ride out," he said. And though Montana didn't have Drake, Ross or Weezy on hand, he did have the living legend Bun B, who came out to perform Pimp C's verse from "Get Throwed." After Bun, came Montana's finale in "Pop That," and also a last second appearance from Trae tha Truth, who'd have the very last word, with an acapella performance of "Give My Last Breath." TSU students bopped their way out of Venue to the sounds of "Cashing Out," immediately regaling each other with highlights of a show they didn't want to end.

Check out photos from the party below, and the vitaminwater YouTube channel for exclusive videos from all of this year's uncapped events.

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New Machine’s First Official Release Is A Perfect Pop Song

The U.K. artist shares “Dare 4 U,” featuring Aaron London, with a DIY video.

The video for New Machine's "Dare 4 U" begins with a 20-second clip that ostensibly lays out the London artist's ambitions. It's footage of a 1989 Larry King interview with the late Frank Zappa, in which the prolific, genre-agnostic musician takes aim at music popular on the radio. "I think basically it's product and the reason why it is being manufactured is basically just to make money. It seems to me to have very little to do with the basic reasons for making music in the first place," said Zappa.

Aptly, "Dare 4 U" sounds like it's taken those sentiments, and Zappa's own '70s fusion ethos, into consideration. It's especially fitting that this gem of a single, which features floating vocals from British R&B singer Aaron London, is New Machine's first release as an artist; he got his start producing for and cowriting with artists such as Plan B and Kwabs. "Dare 4 U" borrows elements from old-school funk and pscyh rock, and mashes them up with glitchy drums, crunchy synth lines, and sweetly layered melodies to form something you could easily imagine being sandwiched into many a modern radio playlist.

"The song and video mean the world to me. It was very important to me to try and push some sound boundaries I had not touched on before venturing into the commercial world," he told The FADER over email. "It's the first video I ever shot, directed, and edited and I'm so pleased with the outcome. I shot it on my iPhone 6 in my bedroom. I give it up to Aaron for having the patience to make this with me."

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Gulliver’s Travels

by on April 20, 2011
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A steaming, stinking heap of rotten monkey excrement, “Gulliver’s Travels” is: a poor excuse for a film; nothing resembling legitimate entertainment; and an embarrassment all the way around.

I fear one day (if it isn’t here already) Amanda Peet — once the money she earned from this movie is a distant memory to her bank account — will look upon this movie with the sort of shame usually reserved for parolees and hungover sorority girls.

With a cast like this, it is nigh impossible to fathom the film could be this bad. Yes, Jack Black has made some stinkers, but this one out-smells ’em all. Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Peet. How, how, why, why?

The film is some sort of adaptation of the famous Jonathan Swift story, with Black playing Lemuel Gulliver, a modern-day schlub who works in the mailroom of a newspaper. He has a crush on the hot travel-desk editor (Peet) and plagiarizes his way into a writing assignment in the Bermuda Triangle.

So he hops on a boat and a storm washes him to the island of Lilliput, inhabited by a group of small people, and I don’t mean Peter Dinklage small, I mean “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” small.

They immediately imprison the now-oversized Gulliver until he agrees to help them win a war; then everyone loves him. So Gulliver charms the populace by playing Cyrano de Bergerac (well, sorta) with the unjustly imprisoned Horatio (Segel), who is in love with the fair princess Mary (Blunt), who is also being courted by the vile soldier Edward (Chris O’Dowd).

Oh, and he also steals some more intellectual property, leading these poor backward saps to believe scenes from “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Titanic,” among others, are actually his own life experiences. Then later he fights a giant robot, only it’s not giant so much as human-sized, which makes it giant in Lilliput.

Got all that?

There are a few pee and fart jokes thrown in, but only the bare minimum of third-grade creativity is used in crafting the screenplay, which could have been clever or parody or completely earnest. I’m not going out on a limb to say that you won’t be surprised by the ending, so I’m going to spoil it here.

Quit reading now if you don’t want it spoiled.

Last chance.

So Gulliver spends the entire movie lying to everyone, including the girl he’s in love with (and who is his boss) and the people of Lilliput. When they find this out at the end of the film, he merely has to say “I’m sorry, I just did it because I wanted you to like me,” which is almost always the reason liars lie in the first place, and they all not only instantly forgive him, but like/love him more because of that fact. Great message for the kids, folks.

The actors go through the motions, none of them trying particularly hard, but why should they care about the material if the studio, producers, screenwriters and directors don’t?

And don’t forget the requisite end-of-movie dance number.

We also get some mismatched romantic couples. Jack Black getting Amanda Peet is the most ridiculous coupling since … well, Jack Black getting Kate Winslet in “The Holiday.” I’ve met Peet’s real-life husband, the super-handsome screenwriter David Benioff, and Black is no David Benioff.

And while we’re on the subject, what kind of magic love potion does Segel have, getting paired with Blunt this go-round, plus Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis fighting over him in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”?

The film comes in a two-disc DVD set and Blu ray set with extras like a gag reel, deleted scenes, some Fox Movie Channel character profiles, and four short features, the mere inclusion of which represents more collective work and effort than this film could possibly have generated.

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Summer of Schwarzenegger - "Kindergarten Cop" (1990)

Someone saw how funny Arnold was in Twins and said, "hey, this guy's funny enough on his own, let's just stick him in a comedy solo and see what happens!"

What happened is a pretty divisive flick that's actually a huge guilty pleasure.
This is another "Arnold meets [insert gimmick here]" comedy. Like the one where Danny DeVito is his twin. Or the one where he gets pregnant (we'll talk about that later.) This could be summed up as "Arnold meets a class of kids in kindergarten." That's all you need to know. Really. There's a plot. There's a reason why this undercover cop ends up teaching a bunch of toddlers. But really? It doesn't matter. Not one bit. You know what you've signed up for when you're watching a movie called Kindergarten fucking Cop

Although, to be fair, it could have been a movie about a kindergartener that's a cop. Like Cop and a Half. Remember Cop and a Half? No? Good.

So, what else is there to say about this movie? All of my comments about Twins could be repeated here, basically. Except for the ones about DeVito, since, y'know, we won't see him again until Arnold gets knocked up (again, we'll talk about that later.) This is a pretty heartwarming, funny movie. It has a decent plot. The punchlines are pretty great. And the formula is simple in a way that works. Arnold hates kids, Arnold meets kids, Arnold loves kids. That's about it. Antics happen. Punchlines are delivered. There's nothing really to say here other than... oh... wait...

Arnold's fucking acting.

Seriously. Look at this glorious trainwreck.

Just look at it.

If you couldn't tell by all of those clips, this is a movie where it feels Arnold let go and just said, "fuck it." Every scene, even dramatic ones that are supposed to be emotional, becomes downright laughable thanks to one the most hammy, absurd performances we've seen the guy give so far. At this point, we know the guy can act. We've seen him do it pretty decently. But here? We're treated to a non-stop barrage of over-the-top acting that can only be described as "intense." Or "overkill." Or maybe even "bad." Yeah, I went there.

Oddly, though, this adds to the charm of the movie, I'd say. The flick itself, by Twins director Ivan Reitman, is funny enough, and the basic conceit is charming in a sort of obvious, cloying way. But what really makes it memorable are bits like "it's naht a toomah" and "I'm da party poopuh." It's so hammy and laughable that... well, there, I said it right there. It's laughable... but in a good way!

So, yeah, Kindergarten Cop. This is one of the shortest pieces of this series I've written so far, and that's for good reason: I just don't have a ton to say. I do like this movie, so don't take the brief write-up as a knock against its quality. I really had a good time checking this one out again, and if you want a stupid comedy with some top-notch Arnold overacting, it's one of the better examples of that.

Next Time: It's Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the movie that your friend ruined by quoting it incessantly!

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When it comes to issues that affect our community, campus media can be an essential tool to bring attention and pressure. However, when such bodies, including this independent editorial board, do not provide sufficient ways to resolve the issues others raise, we fail to fulfill our purpose as a body that prescribes policy prescriptions, causing the community and issues it raises to be let down. Most of our time is spent critiquing other institutions, but as the term of this editorial board comes to an end, we would like to reflect on where we can do better.

When the university announced that three additional staff members would be added to Counseling and Psychiatric Services, the editorial board responded by calling for even more action to support mental health on campus and wide structural reform. However, we did so without providing specific policy proposals beyond asking for a louder student voice on the issue and that more resources be allocated to CAPS. This kind of suggestion demonstrates that we only were only tenacious enough to identify the problem and stopped short of finding potential solutions.

If we are to critique the undeniably passionate efforts of students and administrators, we must supplement our found shortcomings with well-researched and feasible solutions. As our term as an editorial board ends, we hope the incoming board can accommodate greater detail into its calls to action.

Furthermore, all campus media can aid the work of this editorial board by launching investigative efforts into the questions raised by the community. To do this, student journalists must continue pushing university offices to be more transparent by exposing the issues that go on behind closed doors and by asking tough questions of our administrators. With these efforts, campus media can hold administrators more accountable.

Editorials are responsible for highlighting the central issues, failures and successes of a community, and it should seek to expose topics hidden underneath the surface. In the case of The Hoya’s editorial board, we have not fully lived up to the tasks required of us as members of campus media, and we will seek to bring more insight and nuance to issues in the future.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Review: Elysium

Neill Blomkamp's Elysium is a movie I've been looking forward to for quite some time.  Ever since District 9 caught my attention as one of the best movies of this millennium, I've been eagerly awaiting Blomkamp's follow-up film.  Once Matt Damon signed-on to play the lead role, I was even more amped up.  After seeing this film a few weeks ago (sorry for the late review...mostly due to unpacking at my new home), I have to say I was slightly underwhelmed with the result.  Elysium is flashy, original, but ultimately seems forced at times and suffers from some strange plot quirks.

Matt Damon plays Max a native of Los Angeles in 2154 who works at a robot manufacturing plant.  The futuristic setting of Earth makes LA seem even more run down than it is now.  Max has dreamed all his life about escaping Earth and traveling to the pristine space-station in the sky known as Elysium where there is no crime, everything is clean and all kinds of diseases can be cured via a medical pod.  Jodie Foster plays Delacourt, a government official on Elysium that has aspirations of being president and views the people of Earth as basic parasites.  Max has an accident at work giving him only a few days to live.  He immediately decides to pursue a ride to Elysium and receives a metal exoskeleton from some questionable associates to help boost his stamina.  When Delacourt senses that Elysium is being threatened, she unleashes a bounty hunter named Kruger (played by Blomkamp veteran Sharlto Copely) to infiltrate the resistance.  Blomkamp does a great job of contrasting the gleam and shine of Elysium with the despair and ruin of Earth.  The concept is set but the acting and execution of Blomkamp's vision lacks in certain areas of the film.

Foster is basically a throw-away here.  Her character is constantly gruff and not very interesting.  Thankfully there's not much of her on-screen throughout.  Damon is really good in the lead role of Max. He is very convincing in portraying the sacrifices that Max has to make in an attempt to free the citizens of Earth.  Copley is still one of my favorite actors working today, but his character is just so strange in this film.  Kruger has all the nuances and wit of Wikus van der Merwe in District 9 but we're supposed to fear him because he looks all dirty and has a beard?  I just didn't find him all that menacing or evil and I don't know why Blomkamp decided to put the entire security of Elysium in the hands of a grungy drifter on Earth.

The beginning and the end of Elysium are the best parts of the movie. The ending in particular was one of the instances in which I connected with Max.  Blomkamp's problem here is the middle of the film where it just seems a bit rushed and convoluted at times.  The visuals are great throughout and I still believe in Blomkamp as an up-and-coming director, but I just wasn't blown away by this film.  Unfortunately I have to give Elysium a modest 3 out of 5 JRs.


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Author: Adam Macdougall   Date Posted:1 May 2017

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Why Zoe Williams’ tale of Tesco subsidies only tells half the story

Zoe Williams makes a good point in the Guardian when she questions why the taxpayer effectively subsidises companies like Tesco by paying out tax credits which would be unnecessary if they paid decent wages, whilst executives reward themselves massive bonuses from the profits they make as a consequence. There is clearly something wrong here.

But she only tells half of the story.

Yes, allowing highly “profitable” companies pay low wages is a scandal, but so is artificially increasing those wages by imposing income taxes on low incomes. This is effectively a dead weight cost on labour; neither the employer or employee benefits from it. It artificially raises the minimum wage which, in turn, strengthens the hand of those who would have you believe that the national minimum wage is an unacceptable burden on employers. And it undermines Zoe’s argument; that subsidy she alleges is at least in part coming out of the very low wages she is so critical of.

For this reason, it is absolutely crucial that personal allowance is raised to ensure that, eventually, no one on a living wage should be paying income tax. The coalition government has already made a start on this, and should be encouraged to move as swiftly as possible.

It would be nice to think that such a policy measure would be entirely uncontroversial; sadly it is not. In 2010, Left Foot Forward teamed up with the Fabian Society to produce a series of articles designed to prove that such a policy was one of the least fair and most regressive policies ever devised. On the narrow point about higher income earners gaining more from the policy than lower income earners, they had a point – although their manufactured outrage rings hollow in light of the new Labour orthodoxy about sticking up for the “squeezed middle”. In any case, this could e easily solved merely by lowering the higher tax rate bracket by the same amount as the personal allowance increase, which is indeed what George Osborne has done.

But it represents a wider failure of imagination on the part of Labour thinkers; that is to restrict their definition of fairness to purely one of income distribution. I strongly agree this is an important factor, but it would be a profound mistake to make this the only fairness test in public policy. Any tax policy which has the effect of making it more affordable for employers to pay people a decent wage should be championed; the public purse should indeed be used as a safety net, but it is simply madness to create a system such as the one built by Gordon Brown in which money unduly paid out on low incomes is recycled to top up the pay of people on low incomes. This is Alice in Wonderland economics – and that is even before you consider the billions in unclaimed benefits that this shockingly complex system effectively deprives people of each year. Surely even the most staunch statist cannot rationally argue against the inland revenue butting out at this point?

In short, we have a right to expect corporations like Tesco to pay decent wages to their employees – but Tesco have a right to expect the state not to have policies in place which actively discourage them from doing so. Both the government and corporate sector need to take action here, while Labour needs to decide which side they are really on.

Reporting back from the Fabians: What not to spend

The Fabian Society kindly gave me a media registration for their new year conference and I spent last Saturday at Imperial College mingling with the Labour Party faithful. I sadly missed Gordon Brown’s morning address but sat in on two discussions: “What not to spend” – a discussion on what public spending cuts the government should make; and “Tribes or causes: Can we campaign across party boundaries?” Both featured Lib Dem speakers, and I attended the former to keep an eye on Vince Cable and the latter to support Evan Harris (or should that be the other way around?).

What not to spend was, of the two sessions, the most frustrating. This was partially because there was no Labour Minister there to give us their perspective, partially because the Nigel Stanley and Janet Daley failed spectacularly to stay on topic and partially because Vince himself was being incredibly cautious. My hope that Vince might give us a tantalising glimpse of what he thought needed cutting, beyond that which the party has announced and reannounced over the past few months ended up dashed (despite his tantalising flash of leg in Parliament the preceeding week). And because the Cult of Vince seems to have extended as far as both the audience and the other speakers (I don’t think anyone breathed a word of criticism of him during the entire 90 minutes), he wasn’t even pressed on the kite flying list of spending cuts he flagged up in his Reform pamphlet last September. A man suggests means-testing child benefit and doesn’t elicit even a single squeak from a Fabian audience; what is going on? Indeed, the one area there did seem to be some tentative agreement on was the rolling back of middle class welfare.

Instead of talking about the current economic situation, Stanley and Daley preferred to continue a traditional left-right ding-dong which you might have heard in any political meeting at any point over the last twenty years. Both, I have to say, were much more nuanced and less dogmatic than they might have been, but neither seemed interested in really addressing what savings government needed to make. To be fair on Stanley, as a TUC staffer, it wasn’t really his job on the panel to do that, but I did expect to hear something substantial from Daley. She made a dig at the start about “not defending David Cameron’s economic policy because I don’t know what it is” yet pretty much the alpha and omega of her own economic policy seemed to consist of one word: “vouchers”.

“Vouchers” – whether they are vouchers for education, healthcare or whatever – have been a real rallying cry for the right in recent years. The aforementioned Reform think tank was for a while obsessed with them. Speaking personally, I’ve always felt it is a bit of a cop out of an argument. We’re constantly invited to believe that the key to the success of the Swedish education system lies in the voucher system, not in the amount of cash each of those vouchers represents, and to believe that, somehow, a voucher based on UK spending levels would have the same effect. I don’t buy it. I can see how they could be made to work in, say, an inner city area where the population density is sufficiently high enough to create a genuine market, but how it would work in a rural area is something I still haven’t found a satisfactory answer to.

Furthermore, while they might be a suitable topic for discussion in a debate about getting value for money from public services, I just can’t see how introducing them during an economic period where we are having to make cuts makes much sense at all. It won’t address any problems in the short term, and indeed the cost and bureaucracy that would be involved to establish the system would make it harder to introduce cuts.

The other area that troubled me was the aforementioned apparent consensus around the idea of scaling back the “middle class welfare state”. Some of this, I have very little trouble with. Creating a shorter taper for tax credits so that people earning £50,000 aren’t entitled to some tiny amount which is eclipsed by its own administration costs makes perfect sense. But that is the trouble with means-tested benefits. By contrast, there is a real danger in means-testing what few universal benefits we have left in the name of cutting costs. Partially, this is because you end up having to establish a whole new bureaucracy to administer the scheme, partially because it means that those most in need often end up failing to claim for it precisely because of that bureacracy, but also because it helps create a sense of solidarity between the comfortably off and the poor. As Sunder Katwala himself said at the Lib Dem conference last September “services for the poor will always be poor services“.

I hope that my concern about the comfort with this rhetoric proves to be unfounded and that things like child tax benefit won’t be regarded as low hanging fruit after the general election. But the way this idea seemed to be supported in the generality at the session did cause me some discomfort. It was the elephant in the room.

The dreaded spectre of the straw Fabian

Liberator has marked the launch of the Social Liberal Forum with two articles which they have kindly allowed us to republish – one by SLF Director Matthew Sowemimo and the other by Federal Policy Committee member and writer David Boyle.

David is a different kind of critic from someone like Charlotte Gore. Very much “one of us,” he wrote a chapter in Reinventing the State and I’ve worked with him on a number of projects over the years, including a motion on participatory democracy that was debated at Autum Conference last year. So the fact that he is a sceptic is a real disappointment. Having said that, I do think he could have picked a better argument.

His problem with the SLF stems not from anything on our website, or anything Matthew or Richard Grayson have written (I seem to have been written out of the equation, being a mere flunky), but from a presentation made by a staffer of the Institute for Fiscal Studies at the Reinventing the State breakout session at the party’s LSE conference on social mobility in January before the SLF had launched. I didn’t attend that session as I was at a parallel one at the time, but David’s concern stems from the IFS chap’s definition of equality. This then moves into an all out assault on Fabianism.

He is right to warn against defining equality too narrowly or adopting technocratic solutions, but I’m not clear how either are really concerns about the SLF as opposed to the debate within the left more broadly. It is a bit of a leap, from the personal views of a guest speaker at an event before the organisation is launched to Beatrice Webb to concluding that the SLF is in danger of endorsing state socialism. By not reflecting on anything the SLF has actually done or put out thus far it does feel as if a number of straw men are being laid at our door.

The biggest straw man is the one that vaguely resembles Quintus Fabius Maximus. Fabian-bashing is a time honoured liberal pastime and one which I indulge in myself from time to time. And why wouldn’t you, when people like Beatrice Webb offer us such a wealth of infamous quotes to cite? Even Labour apparatchik Philip Collins tried this line of attack in Prospect last year. But if you think that new Labour state socialism stems from the modern Fabian Society, you are dead wrong. Indeed, the modern Fabian Society’s favourite Lib Dem-bashing tactic at the moment is to denounce us for not supporting asset-based welfare (the specific criticism that we plan reallocate resources away from Labour’s tokenistic Child Trust Fund is rather fatuous but more generally, I think they have a point more generally). I am pretty certain that Sunder Katwala being the Fabian Society’s General Secretary is a fact that has both the Webbs spinning in their graves.

And finally, while I would agree that income-inequality – and even consumption-inequality – should never be the only measure, David risks understating its importance. He is right to say that we won’t ever solve the underlying problems of inequality with charts and targets. David wrote a fantastic book in 2001 called The Tyranny of Numbers which forecast the failure of the New Labour project before most people were getting their heads around it, but the conclusion I took from it wasn’t that we must never count things – merely that we understand the limitations of statistics. Indeed, David’s own think tank, the New Economics Foundation (of which I am also a supporter), is continually coming up with new ways to measure social progress. It is an odd charge to suggest the SLF is enamoured by “the fantasies of Fabianism” while not applying the same standard to NEF.

While I think SLF has already avoided two of David’s potential pitfalls – centralisation and education – I will readily admit that the other two – snobbery and passivity – are tougher nuts to crack. But they are for everyone. How do you ensure universal entitlement without creating an inflexible, impersonal system? How do you ensure a flexible, personalised service without giving the articulate middle-classes an advantage over less well off? Unlike state socialists or libertarians, the social liberal doesn’t have the luxury of picking a side in this debate. But please don’t assume that acknowledging the need for one doesn’t automatically assume a dismissal of the other.


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Brooklyn Community College to Offer Courses in Urban Farming

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urban farming in the country

  • “See you after class on the quad!”

This is great.

Kingsborough Community College will be starting an on-campus small-scale farm this spring, offering elective courses under the rubric “Urban Farming.” Said Professor Stuart Schulman, who’s in charge of the program, to the Brooklyn Paper: “We want to show students the whole farming process, from the planting, growing and harvesting.” Woot! The program is being funded by California’s DeLoach Vineyards (through Kingsborough teacher and wine photog Sara Matthews).

Sure, this is yet another example of a Brooklyn school relying on Californian foodie philanthropy to fund a farming program, but hell, you take what you can get—and maybe local government will eventually see the value in these kinds of hands-on programs.

And they are really valuable: Insofar as I think America is in desperate need of a food cultural revolution, the only way I can see that happening is for more and more people to (re)gain a pragmatic understanding about where food comes from (and where it shouldn’t come from). Call me a fucking hippie if you want, or make straw man “economic” arguments (large-scale farming is actually less efficient than small- to medium-scale) but food is destiny, and we need to reshape ours.


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What’s Going on with me…

September and October were very tough months for me. If you’re a regular reader and remember my Life of an Entrepreneur post, I mentioned a “nugget” that I said I’d talk more in depth about later when I finally addressed it on my own.

Well I’ve finally started.

At the beginning of September I spoke to my physician about an issue I’ve been shelving since my son was born 7 years ago. I think I would have continued to shelve the topic if I hadn’t read an article from Alison Gresik on Walking Depression.

When my son was born in 2007 I had post partum depression.

I read up on the topic and everything said, oh it’ll go away in time. I’m personally a very stubborn creature and figured I could just wait this out. Since then I haven’t been the same person I was before PPD. Life threw me curve balls, there’s been some really hard times and really great ones too.

That’s how life is.

I took that to mean that if that’s how life is, this is how it always will be and put my head down, took care of what and who I needed to, and trudged along. Trudging doesn’t get you very far though OR is very fun. Plodding is a good word too, the idea of constantly working to make things better but not getting fulfillment out of it. Any of it.

I’d talk with my hubs about it at those times when it bubbled up past the dam of stubbornness and my odd fear of being paid attention to. He’d be supportive but nothing would really change. I didn’t really know what to change, if it could change or how it would be possible.

I just kept plodding.

Or trudging.

Then this summer I read that article and when I got to the 10 signs section it was like the verbose equivalent of being smacked in the face with the truth. My PPD never went away, its been simmering for 7 years. That’s why I wasn’t the same as before. It had finally clicked for me.

That week I made the appointment with my doctor, which was a huge and nerve racking step. My odd fear of attention was put to the test when I went to my appointment. Luckily, though still as hard as I thought it would be, my doctor is incredible.

After starting a prescription for my PPD/MDD and a hormone imbalance I spent a couple weeks trying to settle in. Besides being stubborn I’m also impatient so it was a very trying time for me. I got sick from the prescriptions, which was expected, but it didn’t get better. My prescription for my hormone imbalance was causing some bad side effects that led me to being very anemic and being in bed for over a week in mid-october. I was put on something different to treat the side effects then went back to discuss more options on that front with a specialist my doctor referred me to. We thought initially that I would be facing surgery but the specialist had a couple pill options she wanted to try first, 10 days into this new treatment and its going well. In a couple weeks I get to go back in to have my PPD/MDD treatment adjusted if its still going well.

Its a work in progress but no one said this would be a short journey.

I may be impatient, and stubborn, but progress is its own reward.

And I can see that now.

The moral of this long winded story is that you are worth the attention and the help. You may take care of everyone else but don’t forget to take care of yourself at the same time. I put that off for 7 years and its going to be a long road to fixing it.

For someone who freely admits their impatience, you’d think I’d have figured this out sooner.

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  1. It may take a while to get all of your meds just right, but I know you will pull through this!! I think as moms, we tend to put everyone else first. You are your best advocate, don’t be afraid to speak up! Take care of you!! <3

  2. Wow! You are amazing for sharing this, the silence and almost taboo about mental health issues really needs to be broken. I am so impressed by you, both for being open about your depression and especially for being able to start and run a successful business despite having depression weighing you down. That is truly incredible!
    Some Odd Girl is my all time favorite stamp brand and I learned to color with your stamps, so they really have a special place in my crafting heart! I wish you all the best in your journey to leave depression behind you. And I can’t even imagine what wonderful creative things you will accomplish when you get rid of the depression!

  3. Kristy, I can relate more than you know! I’m keeping you in my prayers and hope the treatments you’re seeking start to help you turn a corner very soon. I’m here if you ever need to chat! xo Angelica

  4. Kristy, I’m sorry you’ve been struggling, but I’m glad you finally went to see the doctor. I’m a “I need a quick fix” kind of girl, so I understand your impatience!!! Stick with it, you are worth it! xoxo

  5. Oh Kristy. I wish I was there to give you hugs. (I only give those to special people) I too have a weird fear of attention. I understand that so much. So glad you are taking care of you. Love you to bits!

  6. So sorry to hear about your troubles, Kristy!!
    But … it’ll get better and better!
    *fingers (and toes) crossed* LOL
    Keep going, girl!!
    [big hug]

    And … gorgeous photo!! wowzers!!

  7. It will get better, even when people judge you or ignore you. Focus on doing small things, one step at the time, and be honest with yourself when it’s not going well AT ALL on one day.

  8. Kristy, I’m so happy to know that you’ve been able to take these daunting first steps to get help! Your descriptions of your internal resistance to recognizing and dealing with the depression are so insightful and relatable. I will be thinking of you and wishing you the best as you weather this period of adjusting medications and recovering yourself. Alison xoxo

    • Thank YOU Alison for writing those powerful articles. Without that insight I don’t know how long it would have taken to have the epiphany on my own.

  9. Thank you for sharing!! I’ve dealt with depression all my life and it’s a scary monster indeed. I hope that you and your doctor get things all figured out soon so you can feel like yourself again.

    Big hugs!!

    • Monster is a great visual for it. I kinda picture it as a con-man. The kind that is smooth with words, making you feel its all ok but is robbing you blind behind your back, then you’re surprised by how much is missing when he’s gone.

  10. soooo glad that you shared this!!! and I hope your treatments work. I think too many times, we as moms, put ourselves and needs on the back burner for too long..

  11. Bravo for being so brave to put it out in the atmosphere…you will help others! We woman do delay in putting ourselves first in so many situations so it’s understandable. One day at is all you can do! Sending you sweet thoughts 🙂

  12. Thank you so much for sharing your story girl!
    You are an amazing strong woman – and writing this for us to see is a brave thing to do!

    Luv ya tons girlie! <3

  13. I am so happy that you are taking care of you. I know how it feels and it’s something I can definitely relate to. One day at a time is all that anyone can do. Hugs!

  14. Love you girl! Thanks for sharing your story, that takes so much courage. I’m always here for you sending hugs over the miles…

  15. Life always has a curve ball to dodge, and you have taken a great step to move forward. Sharing is a very healing experience and you will realize that you are not alone in your journey. I send you hugs for putting it out there, which will encourage others. You are not stubborn or impatient. You are strong willed and determined. I always enjoy reading and watching “Odd Girl”, which inspires me to grab those Copics. You bring such joy to many unknown faces. Please know you have many supporters out there.

    • Thank you for those amazing words Peggy! I appreciate the support and “strong willed and determined” definitely sounds better than stubborn and impatient lol 🙂

  16. I will be saying prayers that these meds will be the continued way to go for you and that you will be back to feeling like yourself p.d.q. I am glad you finally took the step to getting the treatment you needed. 7 years is an extremely long time to suffer with that and I can’t believe you handled it that long on your own. Whether you see it or not, you are a very strong woman! I used to work in the medical field and I’ve seen women who have had it just for a few weeks in extreme agony so handling it for 7 years you sure are one amazing woman to me! Keeping you in my prayers!

  17. Thank you for having the courage to share your story. I’m very sure it helped someone tremendously. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself to be “fixed” ASAP. Remember, this has been going on 7 years and it may take a while to get it right. Meanwhile, I will be praying with you! Take care of yourself FIRST!

    • thanks for the words of encouragement Bridget! I think you hit the nail on the head about the pressure to have it handled and move on. I “know” it’ll take quite a while but it “feels” like it should be done already. HUGS!

  18. First off.. **HUGS!!** Thank you for sharing what must have been a hard post to write especially for something that is so personal, but I’m glad you did. Most of us don’t know the signs to look for or maybe might not be asking the right questions. For those that are used to taking care of everyone it’s always hard to ask for yourself. I’m so happy that you’re getting yourself well. As much as you want a quick fix, sometimes it’s not that easy. What’s that saying, “Good things come to those that are patient?” 🙂
    You’re on the right track and in no time you’ll see it. Take care of you! Hugs!

  19. Kristy, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been going through this. This is what my psychologist and I discovered about me in April, as well (And my youngest is 11. It won’t go away unless it’s taken care of). It’s been a hard road, but now I know I’m worth it. I’m still not totally better. Don’t think I ever will be, but I’m finding more joy in things and loving doing things again. There are still days where I am robot mom, but rather than those dominating my life, I have more good days.

    What I’m trying to say is You can do it! It’ll never be easy, but it will get easier. Better days are coming, and you’ll know you’re really making progress when you also see the change it makes in your family. 😉 That phrase “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” is all too true.

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