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Social Media: Asia/Pacific: East/Pacific: North Korea
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Two angry children with lit matches on the brink of causing destruction
Looking at the U.S.-North Korea nuclear situation. By Tahi Izumi. (10/30/2017)
The North Korean Nuclear Clock and Donald Trump
How will the incoming Trump administration handle North Korea's nuclear threat? By Elodie Pichon. (01/09/2016)
The Korean Peninsula: Flirting with Conflict
All sides need to issue more reassuring statements, exercise caution during planned military exercises and, especially, the North must avoid further blatant disregard of its international obligations.... Read More...
Interview: Dr. James Andrew Lewis
Dr. James Andrew Lewis (CSIS) discusses cybersecurity and the internet, including related issues on China, North Korea and Iran. By Cynthia Iris. (02/05/2013) Read More...
An Army of Un
Is North Korea's new leader putting the country's powerful military in its place? By Ken E Gause (07/18/2012) Read More...
Explaining Kim Jong-il's Tantrums
Frozen out of talks and wanting attention, the Kim regime made a calculated decision to up the ante in 2010, Weston Konishi tells The Diplomat. (02/15/2011) Read More...
Women's Rights and Geopolitics in the Two Koreas
Association for Women's Rights in Development interview with Christine Ahn (Global Fund for Women and the Korea Policy Institute). (AWID, 11/26/2010) Read More...
IA-Forum Interview: Kay Seok
IA Forum speaks with Kay Seok (Human Rights Watch) about women's rights issues in Korea. By Kathryn Baer. (12/09/2010) Read More...
At U.N., Views on Iran and N. Korea Are Divided
The author examines different approaches countries view as necessary towards handling Iran and North Korea. By Mark Landler (Ny Times, 9/21/2009) Read More...
Costs of War: Clinton's Back Door Diplomacy
The dramatic visit to Pyongyang by former US president Bill Clinton and his return with two American journalists pardoned by Kim Jong-il, provided photo-ops and a joyful reunion. But what are the impl... Read More...
North Korea's Other Crisis: An Economy in Tatters
An article detailing the economic crisis in North Korea, which is a result of further economic centralization of the economy, during what appears to be a wave of retrograde policies. (Time, 06/30/200... Read More...
North Korea: Getting Back to Talks
Finding a way to resume talks on ending the nuclear program may appear to reward Pyongyang's bad behaviour, but diplomacy is still the least bad option. (Crisis Group, 06/18/2009) Read More...
Don't Make It Worse
In response to North Korea's nuclear tests, calls for switching to a military track should be resisted. The art of politics is not to turn a problem into a threat and a threat into an armed conflict. ... Read More...
North Korea's Nuclear Tantrum
North Korea's decision to conduct another nuclear test is a new chapter in leader Kim Jong Il's fight for recognition, writes Shim Jae Hoon. (Yale Global, 05/28/2009) Read More...
What's Up With North Korea
John Feffer analyses North Korea's rocket launch and considers prospects for the future. (Foreign Policy in Focus, 4/5/2009) Read More...
Public Relations, North Korean Style
North Korea's launch of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) over the weekend was a political success for the Kim Jong-Il regime on a series of levels, writes Patrick deGategno (New Atlanticist, ... Read More...
The Fragility of the Global Nuclear Order
In today's fragile international political climate the structures in place to deal with nuclear non-proliferation have become complacent. An event of the magnitude of the 1968 Non-proliferation Treaty... Read More...
North Korea Denuclearization
Article proposes series of measures to create a sufficiently rigorous verification system to ensure North Korea abides by it's pledge to abandon nuclear weapons programs. By Bruce Klingner. (The Herit... Read More...
Despot Serenade
After the New York Philharmonic accepted an invitation to perform in Pyongyang, a flurry of commentary condemned and praised the move. Was this savvy cultural diplomacy, or just a PR coup for the worl... Read More...
Key step forward on North Korea
The author describes the release of North Korean funds as an important step towards denuclearization. However, the author also notes the dangerous precedent set by this action and the possibility tha... Read More...
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Wu Xinbo
International Affairs Forum speaks with Professor Wu Xinbo about issues regarding China and Asia. By Stefan Daniels. (IA-Forum, 03/23/2007) Read More...
'Success' in North Korea Will Fail in the Long Run
The author argues that the deal brokered through the six-party talks to begin the denuclearization of North Korea will ultimately be ineffective. In this regard, the deal will not achieve North Korea... Read More...
The Plan That Moved Pyongyang
Former counselor of the State Department puts the North Korean nuclear agreement in context and explains why it represents a successful test of diplomacy in answer to North Korea's nuclear test. By Ph... Read More...
North Korea's Options in 2007
The author discusses North Korea's options and possible objectives regarding it's weapons program as six party talks resume. By Hyeong Jung Park. (Brooking's Institution, 01/2007) Read More...
IA-Forum Interview: Richard Weitz
IA-Forum discusses security issues with Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow and Director of Program Management at the Hudson Institute, and author of 'Revitalising US-Russian Security Cooperation: Practical ... Read More...
Apply Pressure to Firm Up the Six-Party Talks
The author discusses several policies the US should pursue in order to work towards North Korean denuclearization. By Bruce Klinger. (Heritage Foundation, 1/5/2007) Read More...
Deterring Kim Jong Il
The former assistant secretary of defense criticizes President Bush's North Korea policy. By Graham Allison. (Washington Post, 10/27/2006) Read More...
An Offer Kim Can't Refuse
The only way to disrupt North Korea's nuclear program is to threaten the life and livelihood of Kim Jong Il himself, says Vice President Cheney's former aide. By Aaron L. Friedberg. (Washington Post, ... Read More...
Pyongyang's Nuclear Ambitions: China Must Act as a "Responsible Stakeholder"
The author explains how the recent nuclear test by North Korea compromises Chinese interests and suggests how China should respond. By Jing Huang. (Brookings Institution, 10/13/2006) Read More...
The Economic Implications of a North Korean Nuclear Test
How a nuclear test by North Korea might alter the economies of China, Japan, North Korea and South Korea. By Marcus Noland (Institute for International Economics, 07/2006) Read More...
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Pickup 11:00 A.M. To 1 P.M.
Photos courtesy of Mr. Larry Pizzi.
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You will find CC Shortcodes in the post-editing screen when creating posts and pages. Look for the icon with open & closed square brackets: .
Using CC Shortcodes, you can add HTML elements like buttons, labels, layout columns, notification boxes, tabbed content, Google Maps etc. on your site in no time. Simply click the 'Insert CC Shortcodes' button in the post-editing screen and add the elements.
You will find LoveIt! button settings in the CC Settings section in your WordPress admin area. Enabling LoveIt! button on posts and pages will display a small heart icon along with the number of loves the post/page has received. You can optionally set a prefix and a suffix around the LoveIt! button. Some themes by CodeCooki.es choose to display the LoveIt! button in its own special way. You can also display your most loved posts via the 'Most Loved Posts' widget in the sidebar. The number of 'loves' will be stored locally in your default WordPress database.
Most Loved Posts : This widget displays most loved posts in descending order.
In the CC Settings section in your WordPress admin area, there is a 'Social buttons' tab where you can fill the social profiles for your site. They will be displayed in the bottom-right corner in the footer area of your site. This feature will work only on WordPress themes developed by CodeCooki.es.
CC Shortcodes can be accessed by pressing the  icon in the post-editor.
Some of the available shortcodes. Shown here are Button, Accordion and Tabbed Content shortcodes.
Some more... Accordion and Icon box. There are many more useful ones to choose from.
The CC Essentials settings screen. Nothing complex.
When enabled, the LoveIt! button is displayed at the end of each post or page.
Install CC Essentials plugin from your WordPress admin area by navigating to 'Plugins → Add New'. If you have WordPress Multi-site installation, you have to first navigate to the 'Network Admin' area and then 'Plugins → Add New'. Here, in the search box located in the top-right corner, type "CC Essentials" and press enter. From the search results, install the CC Essentials plugin and activate it. In WordPress Multi-site installation, you have the option to activate the plugin network-wide or individually on every site within the multi-site network.
You may install the plugin manually by first downloading it from here (press the red 'Download' button above), extracting the zip file and uploading the resulting 'cc-essentials' folder into the '/wp-contents/plugins/' directory on your server. Then login to your WordPress admin area, proceed to 'Plugins' and activate the CC Essentials plugin.
What are shortcodes? How to use them on my blog/website?
Shortcodes are nifty little pieces of code that, once inserted in your post-editor, can display various elements like buttons, notification bars, tabbed content, labels, images with cool filters, videos and even Google Maps on your website or blog. And the beauty is, you don't have to actually write the shortcode. Once you activate this plugin, you will find a new icon that looks like two brackets  in the post-editing screen when you create or edit a blog-post or a page. Click the icon with brackets and choose from the available elements. Enter the required details in the pop-up and press 'Insert' to add the shortcode. Finally, save the post. The shortcode element will be displayed on your site.
The LoveIt! button is not displayed on my site. Why?
In your WordPress admin area, go to 'CC Settings' and make sure you have checked at least one out of Blog posts and Pages wherever you wish to display the LoveIt! button.
The Social buttons are not working. Why?
As of now, the Social buttons are supported only on themes developed by CodeCooki.es.
Had to switch to another plugin that offered shortcodes as the one I was currently using for my business blog had issues loading the settings popup in the backend. this one just works and styles are good.
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Translate "CC Essentials" into your language.
Updated the FontAwesome library to 4.7.
Added 'Hide count of 0 loves received' feature.
Removed prefix span tag when prefix not added.
Minor changes to descriptions of options and settings.
Changed language domain to comply with WP plugin repository guidelines.
Changed field ordering in CCE settings.
Fixed a Google maps shortcode issue.


We are surrounded by people who do something good every day, which warms our hearts. Why has the Global InterGold company established the "Great Heart" award? Read the article and watch the video to learn.
The good is a magical power which opens and revives hearts. Exertion of good feelings is always followed by gratitude. A smile, a friendly handshake, a warm hug, a desire to do something nice in response is a continuation of the chain of good deeds.
The mission of Global InterGold's team is to show gratitude towards those who find enough strength and time for good deeds. We want the energy of the good to expand its boundaries.
People cannot support someone next to them unless they feel secure themselves. Therefore, our efforts are aimed at strengthening your personal financial security and achieving stability. Only confidence in the future gives people additional opportunities for support of others. And this is not necessarily financial assistance, but also priceless human virtues: the ability to show attention, sympathy and care.
That is why, we decided to create the "Great Heart" medal. We will bestow this award upon people who light the hearts of others, provide support at the right time and are always ready to give a hand.
We want to acknowledge the merits of those in our company who live in accordance with the Global InterGold's values: open, sympathetic, attentive and honest people. They are able to share their gift: to illuminate this world by doing good deeds.
At the GLOBAL CONVENTION 2017 you will get to know who deserves this supreme award!


Four astronauts on a reconnaissance mission to Mars encounter a strange force that propels them five hundred years into the future. When they return to Earth, civilization has been destroyed by nuclear warfare and dangerous mutated creatures roam the land. Luckily, they are rescued by a small group of human survivors who live underground, that are eager to learn more about the strangers. Curiously, the remnants of humanity consist entirely of frail old men and gorgeous young women who lust after the strong and handsome astronauts. Despite the safety and comfort of their underground accommodations, the astronauts quickly become restless and feel trapped by their benefactors. They decide to make a break for the surface and establish their own camp where they can live and die as free men, but their fearful hosts sabotage their plans and refuse to help.
It's a silly and pretentious film that strongly echoes the post-war attitudes of the 1950s and the growing fear of nuclear annihilation. The dialog is stiff and overly preachy, and despite all the talk about peace and pacifism, violence and brute force end up winning the day. The visual effects are unremarkable, and the highlight is a scene where the heroes are attacked by a giant rubber spider. The most shocking aspect of the film is the costume design, which was clearly inspired by pin-up artist Alberto Vargas. The first time Nancy Gates showed up in her futuristic mini-dress, I nearly fell out of my seat. It was like she had jumped right off the page of a Vargas pin-up calendar. While visually stunning, the absurdity of it all made me laugh out loud in surprise and disbelief. Naturally, these leggy young ladies fire up the astronauts' libidos, which leads to lots of uncomfortable courtship and lascivious male posturing. The film ends on a surprisingly positive note, as the men from the past help rebuild the society of the future.


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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sets monetary policy by controlling the Official Cash Rate (OCR), which it reviews eight times a year (it can make unscheduled adjustments, but that doesn't happen often).
The OCR can affect interest rates and any changes to the OCR usually has flow on effects for banks, people with home loans or savings accounts, pretty much anyone who has, or wishes to have, two cents to rub together.
This week, the Reserve Bank will make its seventh OCR announcement for 2015.
The OCR sets the price of overnight money for banks to deposit with the Reserve Bank (they pay the OCR on banks' excess funds). The current OCR rate together with the market's view on future changes to the OCR rate combine to form the interest rate curve for the short to long-term (1 day to 10 years and more).
In general, the OCR and the market view on future OCR movements is what drives interest rates for banks and customers.
Following Reserve Bank meetings to review the OCR, it provides the market with guidance on what factors could lead to rate changes in the near future. It is this guidance, along with any actual changes to the OCR, that affects the rates at which banks can borrow and lend.
On 10 September 2015, citing "softening" in the economy and a need to keep inflation on target, theReserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points (a basis point is a common unit of measure for interest rates and other percentages in finance, and is equal to one hundredth of a percentage point, e.g. 25 basis points = 0.25 per cent).
In response, a team of specialist BNZers gathered together to decide what that meant for interest rates. They decided to cut 25 basis points from Standard, Rapid Repay and Mortgage One variable home loan interest rates in this case (the OCR is just one of many factors banks consider when making pricing decisions).
The bank's TotalMoney variable rate was also reduced by 10 basis points (0.10 per cent), making it the lowest floating rate in market among the four major banks.
The next OCR announcement is on Thursday and speculation is fairly united with most economists expecting the OCR to be unchanged.
And, how about next year?
Alan Bollard in his book Crises wrote about the OCR.
I wish there were more books on the NZ economy, really truthfull, detailed books about how it all fits together.
There is so much truth that we don't know about, like how our banking and financial systems really work.
We can only make assumptions based on others opinions.


On a whim, curious about my maternal side of the family, I decided to do some online research to see what I could find out about my great grandmother. During this process a synchronicity occurred that showed me I was on the right path. I discovered a website called Find a Grave on which I found my great grandmother's name, and my grandmother's. I noticed a couple of discrepancies and emailed address of the person that was maintaining that part of the website. This person turned out to be my 2nd cousin once removed, who also just happened to be into family history and genealogy. Not only that he is a photographer and an expert at scanning photos. He was as excited to "meet" me as I was him and we have been emailing and working together ever since. I feel the thread of life weaving me to my ancestors, and I especially like what I have learned about my grandmothers and my great great grandmothers; all strong women, pioneer women that crossed the prairie in wagon trains to settle in Oregon and Washington.
My mother's sister was kind enough to visit Mom's while I was visiting there recently and the three of us sorted photos and stories. I took as many notes as I could. Mom and my aunt are the only remaining two of their generation of my maternal side of the family so I am thankful I got as many stories and photos as I did, and I hope I can do them justice.
My dad's recent death has also re inspired me and to preserve old photos and papers that I found in my mother's attic. Otherwise what is going to happen to this part of the family history? Who is going to tell the story? If I don't take on this as a project there is a story that won't be written and part of my family will be lost. I feel Dad's spirit guiding me. He, as his father before him, did a good job with his side of the family. Now I want to do the same for my mother.
My personal story is enriched by the knowledge of my lineage and through the process of finding the threads of my past I understand myself in a deeper way and with a newer, wiser perspective on life.
The power of words is undeniable. The origin of all poetry was magical invocation of the goddess..and when the Muse visits, she brings with Her a magical feeling of channeling.
Alas, where can I hide?
If I do wrong, they are so angry!


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Tag Archives: Ray Stevenson
BARE BONES: COLD SKIN (2017)
September 7, 2018 by MonsterZero NJ in Bare Bones and tagged Aura Garrido, David Oakes, Eron Sheean, H.P. Lovecraft, Jesús Olmo, Ray Stevenson, Xavier Gens | Leave a comment
Period piece is set in 1914 with a young man named Friend (David Oakes) traveling to a secluded island as a Weather Official. There he finds the man he's replacing is missing and cantankerous lighthouse keeper Gruner (Ray Stevenson) has fortified the lighthouse against something he won't speak of. Soon Friend finds out that he and Gruner are not alone, as the surrounding waters are home to a society of aquatic humanoids that aren't happy about the island's human occupants.
Flick is atmospherically directed by Xavier Gens (Frontier(s),The Divide) and is a Lovecraftian tale of man against monster…or so we first believe. The script by Jesús Olmo and Eron Sheean hints that these creatures are quite intelligent, though and may simply be acting in self defense, as Gruner hasn't been exactly treating them nicely. There is a lot of action, fierce battles and plenty of bloodshed as Gruner and Friend fend off their attackers. As with many flicks of this type, we soon begin to question just who are the bad guys and who are the victims. Gens proves again he has a solid visual style and delivers an old fashioned and entertaining tale of man discovering things yet undreamt of. Also stars Aura Garrido as a female creature that Gruner has captured and been mistreating in some questionable ways.
BARE BONES: SKIN TRADE, BIG GAME and GRUDGE MATCH
September 15, 2015 by MonsterZero NJ in Bare Bones and tagged Big Game, Dolph Lundgren, Ekachai Uekrongtham, Grudge Match, Jalmari Helander, Kevin Hart, Kim Basinger, Mehmet Kurtuluş, Michael Jai White, Onni Tommila, Peter Segal, Peter Weller, Petri Jokiranta, Ray Stevenson, Robert De Niro, Rodney Rothman, ron perlman, Samuel L. Jackson, Skin Trade, Sylvester Stallone, Tim Kelleher, Tony Jaa | Leave a comment
SKIN TRADE (2014)
Routine action adventure pairs action icon Dolph Lundgren (who also produced and co-wrote) with Thailand action sensation Tony Jaa. Lundgren is Newark, N.J. cop Nick Cassidy who teams with Thailand cop Tony Vitayaku (Jaa) to take down crime lord and human trafficker Viktor Dragovic (Ron Perlman). There is nothing we haven't seen before in this fast paced and sometimes ludicrous action flick, directed by Thailand director Ekachai Uekrongtham, but, there is a B-Movie entertainment to be had and it's fun to see Lundgren pair with someone who speaks English far worse than he does. There is also fun in seeing Lundgren and Jaa together and against Ron Perlman, no less. The action itself is routine for the most part, as is the plot, but go in expecting that and it can provide some fun and unintentional chuckles. Also stars Michael Jai White and Peter Weller.
BIG GAME (2014)
Offbeat Finnish action adventure is based on a comic book and tells of young teen Oskari (Onni Tommila) who is sent into the woods, with bow and arrow, as part of a coming of age hunting trip to prove himself a man. At the same time a terrorist (Mehmet Kurtuluş) and a traitorous Secret Service agent (Ray Stevenson) take down Air Force One over those same woods and are on the hunt for the escaped President Of The U.S. (Samuel L. Jackson). Obviosuly, he is found by Oskari first, who vows to prove his manhood by delivering the President to safety, despite being outnumbered and outgunned by his pursuers. Directed by Jalmari Helander and co-written by he and Petri Jokiranta, this is actually a fun little movie despite being preposterous and silly. Jackson and young Onni Tommila get along well and are a fun team. It's not to be taken too seriously and doesn't holdup to today's Hollywood blockbusters, but it has it's heart in the right place and can be lighthearted, if not forgettable, fun.
On paper, making a movie about Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone playing two over-the-hill boxing rivals who get together for one more tie-breaking fight, must have sounded like a great idea…and it could have been. But the film takes itself far too seriously, instead of just having a good time with the silly premise and just going with it. Director Peter Segal (who's made a career out of mediocre and mundane comedies) directs with a leaden hand from the script by Tim Kelleher and Rodney Rothman, a script which makes the mistake of downplaying the humor and tries to make a fairly serious flick out of this nonsense. De Niro and Stallone do the best they can with the weak soap opera-level material, but neither really acts like they are completely onboard with this. It's a shame, the premise could have been a lot of fun with writers and a director who recognized it's real potential. Also stars Kevin Hart as the son of a Don King-like fight promoter and Kim Basinger as the girl who got between the two boxers back in the day. Snooze Match is more like it.
BARE BONES: DIVERGENT and BAD WORDS
August 8, 2014 by MonsterZero NJ in Bare Bones and tagged Andrew Dodge, Ashley Judd, Bad Words, comedy, Divergent, Jai Courtney, Jason Bateman, Kate Winslet, Neil Burger, Ray Stevenson, Rohan Chand, Sci-Fi, Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Veronica Roth | 1 Comment
DIVERGENT (2014)
Another teen-centric sci-fi movie based on a book series. This one by Veronica Roth has a post-war walled city of Chicago where society is separated into 5 groups referred to as 'factions' that each serve a purpose to support the city. If you think this is a thinly-veiled metaphor for the high school class structure, it just shows how obvious it all is. Subjects are tested when they come of age to determine which group they are best suited for but, are ultimately allowed to choose their own faction… which kinda negates the point of the test. Enter Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley) who is born into the Abnegation (the good kids) faction but, yearns to be in the Dauntless faction (the rebels, cool kids) who protect the city and maintain law. But, her aptitude test brands her a 'Divergent'… someone capable of being in any of the five groups… and thus she must try to hide her designation, as being whoever you want to be, is frowned upon in this high school… ah-hem, futuristic society. Throw in her efforts to succeed as a Dauntless, falling for her hunky Dauntless trainer 'Four' (Theo James) and saving the city from a coup d'etat and we have all the paper thin messages about being who you are, being whatever you want to be, overcoming adversity and first love that any pimpled teen could want. The saving grace is that director Neil Burger (Limitless) moves everything at a brisk pace, takes this teen angst metaphor seriously and gets good work out of his cast especially leading lady Woodley, who is no Jennifer Lawrence and her 'Triss' is no Katniss, but, she is charming and endearing enough and makes a feisty heroine. Overall, it's actually manages to be somewhat entertaining despite how obvious and derivative the material is. Also stars Kate Winslet, Ashley Judd, Ray Stevenson and Jai Courtney.
BAD WORDS (2014)
Actor Jason Bateman makes his directorial debut in this deviously funny and delightfully inappropriate comedy about 40 year old grade school drop out Guy Trilby (Bateman) who exploits a loophole in the rules to enter a children's national spelling bee. Trilby obviously has an agenda, other than embarrassing a bunch of 10 year olds, as he drags a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) along and enters in a friendship/rivalry with a precocious Indian boy (Rohand Chand) who also wants the championship. Andrew Dodge's script has some blisteringly funny moments, though there are a few sentimental ones too, and director Bateman gives a really hilarious performances as the bitter and angry Trilby, who will stoop to any level to mow down his pre-adolescent competition. Bateman also gets very good work out of his fellow cast members, including young Chand, and crafts a movie that is not afraid to 'go there' and present it's young spelling bee contestants in hysterically inappropriate spots. Suffers slightly from a routine, sentimental climax but, otherwise is a daring and very funny work from first-time director Bateman and writer Dodge. Also, at 88 minutes the movie knows not to wear out it's welcome.
MONSTERZERO NJ'S SATURDAY NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE: THOR and THOR: THE DARK WORLD
March 1, 2014 by MonsterZero NJ in Monsterzero NJ's Saturday Night Double Feature and tagged Alan Taylor, Anthony Hopkins, Chris Hemsworth, Christopher Eccleston, Disney, Idris Elba, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Kenneth Branagh, Marvel Comics, Marvel phase 1, Marvel phase 2, Natalie Portman, Ray Stevenson, Rene Russo, stellan skarsgard, Tadanobu Asano, Thor, Thor The Dark World, Tom Hiddleston, Tony Curran, Zachary Levi | 5 Comments
Yes, it's true I have covered both these films before but, with Thor: The Dark World recently being released on home media, I decided to revisit it and the first film together. They actually make a really cool double feature with each film bringing it's own style thanks to two different directors yet, they still blend very well together with their mix of fantasy and real world adventure. It is also interesting to see Thor as we first saw him, the arrogant hot-head, in contrast to the more noble and humble warrior he has progressed into over the course of the first film and The Avengers. That and his relationship with Jane Foster is resumed as well. A really entertaining night of popcorn entertainment with a little extra courtesy of two contrasting yet equally talented directors.
THOR (2011)
I'm not that familiar with the Marvel comics version of Thor, so, I have to take the movie at face value and as such, Thor is a lot of fun. The film takes place both on Earth and in Thor's (Chris Hemsworth) home realm of Asgard and Kenneth Branagh does a nice job of switching back and forth between both worlds and keeping the tone even and the narrative flow fairly smooth (more on that later). The film fits in very nicely with the world created in the Iron Man films and yet has it's own style and flavor as it tells the story of arrogant Prince Thor and his path from banished and disgraced warrior to hero of both Earth and Asgard. The cast works really well together and in filling their roles. Hemsworth brings a nobility to Thor, as well as, keeps him charming during his arrogant beginings and then makes believable his humble awakening during the course of the film. Natalie Portman is energetic as the pretty scientist and love interest, Jane Foster and she and Hemsworth have a nice screen chemistry together that actually gave their growing relatrionship a realistic touch despite the fantasy story elements. Tom Hiddleston makes a good villain as the devious Loki, Thor's brother and Anthony Hopkins is a regal and strong Odin. Kat Dennings is cute as Portman's sidekick, Darcy and her antics are just enough to provide humor without being annoying and Stellan Skarsgard is fine as a fellow scientist, Dr. Selvig who grew up with norse mythology and provides some exposition for those not in the know. And I would be remiss in not mentioning Rene Russo as Thor's mom. There is plenty of action and the SPFX are top notch especially in the portrayal of the mystical Asgard which is beautifully designed and realized. Thor's flying was the hardest thing to pull off and they smartly keep it to a minimum and it works withing the context of the scenes. My only gripes are minor. The middle of the film slows down for about 20 minutes… though it does give the opportunity for some nice character interaction… but, soon picks up as the film heads toward it action filled last act. The earth sequences don't quite flow as smoothly as the Asgard sequences leaving me to believe there was some editing to get the fim under 2 hrs but, it is not jarring. And, finally, the set of the New Mexican town just doesn't quite look like a real town, it's layout does make it look like a set, well built, but still a set. But these problems are small and don't ruin what is an overall very fun and entertaining movie that has some nice fairy tale touches as well as plenty of action. Stay through the credits as usual with these films.
A solid 3 and 1/2 hammers!
Thor was one of my favorites of the Marvel Phase 1 movies. I loved it's fun mix of fantasy and real world adventure and thought Hemsworth made a noble and very likable hero. And now the Norse God turned superhero is back in his second solo adventure and a welcome return it is. Thor: The Dark World opens 5000 years earlier with an alignment of the planets being taken advantage of by the Dark Elves and their leader Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) to unleash a weapon called The Aether which will convert all the worlds into dark matter where only the Dark Elves may exist. Thor's grandfather Bor (Tony Curran) defeats the invaders and they are assumed destroyed and The Aether is hidden away never to be found… or so Bor hoped. But, in the present, the worlds are aligning again and the long dormant Malekith and the remaining Dark Elves seek to destroy all once more and, as fate would have it, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) stumbles upon the hidden weapon and it is absorbed within her. Now hunted by Malekith, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) brings Jane to Asgard against Odin's (Anthony Hopkins) wishes and must somehow find a way to stop Malekith, banish The Aether and save the woman he loves and all the known worlds… and the only one who can help him is his devious stepbrother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) imprisoned in Asgard's dungeons by Thor's own hand. This second solo adventure is this time directed by Game Of Thrones and Deadwood director Alan Taylor who creates a much grittier and down to Earth version of Asgard then the bright and magic kingdom-ish version we saw in the delightful first feature directed by Kenneth Branagh. It's still recognizable as Asgard and it blends perfectly with the first Thor but, we get to see far deeper into the city and into it's halls and pubs and get a more lived in and functional look at Thor's homeland. The tone of the film is also darker at times and that was a nice change from the upbeat first film and Avengers but, so not to get too dark or grim, the film is punctuated with a lot of fun and humorous sequences especially those involving Darcy (Kat Dennings) and Eric Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard), the latter's trip to Stonehenge being especially hilarious. I thought the humor and the darker story elements were blended just fine and there was plenty of action and strong drama throughout till the big free-for-all ending set in London where Thor and Malekith finally get to throw down. And the action and special effects do not disappoint, they are top notch as with all the previous Marvel films. The budget is onscreen in all aspects of the production from sets to costumes to FX. Taylor gets good work from all the cast. There are some nice character moments in between the drama and destruction and all the actors are now very comfortable in their roles and work very well together. Hemsworth is once again a noble hero who has grown since his first visit and the battle in New York. He and Portman still have a nice chemistry together and I liked their scenes especially when Thor has to explain where he's been for two years. Dennings gets a bit more screen time and handles it well getting some of the bigger laughs and Hiddleston is once again scene stealing as Loki. It was also nice to see Rene Russo finally get a big scene and have a bit bigger part this time and Hopkins is still endearing as the weary but, majestic Odin. We also get some nice scenes with supporting characters Heimdall (Idris Elba), Sith (Jaimie Alexander), Volstagg (Ray Stevenson), Fandral (now Zachary Levi) and Hogun (Tadanobu Asano) but, those expecting expanded roles from this bunch will be disappointed. Newcomer to Thor's world Christopher Ecceleston, is OK as villain Malekith but, he really doesn't make a strong impression or stay with you after the film is over. To me his somewhat tepid villain is the film's only real stand out weak point and a stronger villain or more screen time to really establish Malekith as a threat would have made this flick even better. Taylor's interpretation of Don Payne and Robert Rodat's script is highlighted by a moody score from Brian Tyler and some nice cinematography by Kramer Morgenthau. Overall, Thor: The Dark World is a very entertaining follow-up that gives us enough of the action, drama and suspense we are looking for and takes it in enough of a different direction to keep it fresh but, not straying too far as to alienate us. It's not perfect, as stated the villain could have been stronger, there are a few slow spots here and there, especially in the first half and we can tell there was a bit of editing to manage the running time but, for all the entertainment we get, those minor flaws can be overlooked. A fun and worthy sequel to both Thor and The Avengers and certainly less schizophrenic then the mixed bag that was Iron Man 3. As with all Marvel films stay through the entire credits for not one but, two additional sequences and keep an eye out for a couple of really fun cameos. Another solid bit of entertainment from Marvel and Disney.
3 and 1/2 hammers!

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Matthew Temple has long stood at the crossroads of art and social action–his work and passion split between telling stories and participating in the creation of new paradigms wherein new stories for the future can be created. As a storyteller, he works as a screenwriter, director, producer and actor. As a social entrepreneur, he is the founder and president of the non-profit WeStrive, where he is the executive director of the Wandering Reel Traveling Film Festival. Temple is currently VP of Production and Development for Mili Pictures Worldwide.
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Nick is your basic military brat. Except for the fact that neither of his parents were actually in the military. But, like many military families, his family moved several times during his youth, living in Omaha, Chicago, and Minneapolis among other places. And although he wasn't living on military bases, he developed a deep interest in History, and all things military. Ask him about the Battle of Tarawa in 1943, and you may just get an entire lesson on the Pacific Theater of World War II. When he's not painting tanks for his war game simulations, Nick works here. He shoots video. He edits video. He talks about World War II. A lot. Anyone who comes into contact with Nick will become much better versed in the history of mankind and all the wars it has produced over the years. Nick provided 50% of the formula that founded Full Effect Productions over 18 years ago, and has played a vital role in its success. Nick is a 1987 graduate of the University of South Dakota, and his previous experience includes working at a local TV station as Commercial Videographer/Producer. Not taking a cue from his parents, Nick has decided to keep his family in one city, and has called Sioux City, Iowa home since 1988. He has a wife of 29 years and an adult son and daughter. In his free time, Nick can be found studiously painting small military ships, tanks and airplanes. He has amassed large numbers of these items that comprise entire military units used for battles at the MAGECON gaming convention. He's a film buff who's recently installed home theater has him positively giddy, and hardly ever seeing daylight.
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American TV series are very famous these days among youngsters today. They enjoy the different genres of series and the different concepts of the series, makes the shows popular. AMC when started was named as American Movies Classics, but later the creators of the channel changed the name to AMC only. The channel was not that popular earlier in 90's compared to the famous HBO and CBS channels. Apart from this, these channels had really good shows along with great story line ups which used to hold the viewers in such a way that the viewers stayed loyal with them. The competition was very tough with those channels as their ratings were very high and nobody dared to break those ratings.
AMC was not that popular but it started to get recognition after it got a series called Mad Men in 2007 in which the story revolved around Madison Avenue and this show got a spotlight on AMC. The name of channel got really famous once the show received 16 Emmy awards. This made AMC a bit more enthusiastic to stay in the competition. But to break the records of HBO and CBS was really tough as they are old famous channels.
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The above shows are the companion shows of the original series and AMC has not allowed to telecast its premium shows. These premium shows are hardly available elsewhere as the channel has strict protocols. These shows could be easily viewed on Hulu without any trouble. Hulu has combined well with AMC to telecast its shows which provides the viewers the benefit of watching the great show without any hindrance.
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The question we hear the most when we talk about starting a Meadery is, what is mead? Mead is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and water. Mead is also known as honey-wine. Growing in popularity mead is becoming more common across the Country showing up in wineries or independently as a Meadery.
Traditional mead is made with honey and water without any additional flavorings.
Metheglin is a mead made with spices or herbs.
Melomel includes a combination of honey and fruit. Examples we have been testing include the addition of aronia berries, elderberries and goji berries.
Every Mead we produce is considered a small batch and therefore availability changes frequently. It is always a good idea to contact us if you are looking for something specific. Typically we have 5-7 meads available at any given point in time. Visit us frequently to see what's new at the Meadery. Cheers!


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For the collector of arms related to sharpshooting during the American Civil War, the ultimate acquisition is certainly an original Confederate Whitworth rifle, certainly the most iconic of long range rifles from the conflict. The second most desired weapon, and the one that is much more reasonably acquired in terms of both availability and price is a Berdan Sharps one of the special order Sharps New Model 1859 Rifles issued to the 1st and 2nd US Volunteer Sharpshooters, better known as "Berdan's Sharpshooters", during the American Civil War. Hiram Berdan was born on September 6, 1824 in Phelps, NY. A highly educated man, Berdan's pre-war career was that of a mechanical engineer working in New York City. Berdan was responsible for a number of inventions ranging from a machine to separate gold from ore, a mechanical bakery, artillery fuses, a submarine gun boat, a torpedo boat, the Berdan breechloading rifle and the Berdan centerfire primer, just to name a few of his innovations. Berdan was also a target-shooting enthusiast, and when the Civil War broke out, he was the "top shot" in the United States and had been for well over a decade. During the summer of 1861, Berdan approached the War Department with the concept of recruiting a regiment of sharpshooters, men who were outstanding marksmen, who would be deployed as special purpose troops in the conflict. In many ways, Berdan's Sharpshooters, who would become the 1st & 2nd Regiments of US Volunteer Sharpshooters would be the first American use of organized "special forces' type regiments, and were in many ways the 19th century predecessors to the 20th century Army Rangers and Force-Recon Marine Scout-Snipers. Berdan set relatively strict minimum standards for his marksmen, and to even be considered for a place in his organization a man had to be able to keep 10 shots in a 10" circle at 100 yards off-hand, and at 200 yards from a rest. He also expected his men to be able to estimate distance, be able to make adjustments to their shots to compensate for shooting up of downhill (something many modern shooters still struggle with) and to be able to adequately compensate for wind as well. While initially he requested that his men provide their own target rifles, this soon became a significant problem. Many of the guns were heavy barreled target guns weighing as much as 2-3 times as a standard musket. Some of the guns were mounted with large and delicate optical sights that made the guns even more awkward to carry on a march. The biggest problem, however, was that each gun required its own specialized ammunition as they were not of a uniform caliber. This had to be resolved in order for the sharpshooters to be able to function effectively in the field. Berdan searched for what he felt was the perfect long arm for his snipers and settled upon the Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle, with a few specialized features. The Sharps M-1859 Rifle was the invention of Christian Sharps, and was an improvement over his earlier production long arms. Sharps was born in New Jersey sometime in 1811. In 1830 Christian went to work at the famous US Armory at Harpers Ferry, under the direction of firearms inventor and interchangeable parts pioneer John Hall. Sharps worked at Harpers Ferry for over a decade, learning the arms making trade, as well as the early concepts of assembly line production. In 1848 Sharps received his first patent for a breech-loading carbine. The basis of the design would remain essentially unchanged for several decades, and would continue to be produced to this day. The simple and strong action utilized a breech block that could be lowered be "levering" the triggerguard forward. This exposed the chamber to load a cartridge. The paper or linen cartridge would then have its tail cut off by the breechblock when it was raised back into firing position, and expose the powder to the flash from the percussion cap or pellet primer that was detonated when the gun was fired. A.S. Nippes of Mill Creek, PA produced the first Sharps patent firearms in 1849 and 1850. By 1851, Sharps formed the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company in Hartford, CT. As the company was not yet ready to produce arms, Sharps entered into an agreement with Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, VT to manufacture arms for him. By 1852 RS Lawrence (formerly of Robbins & Lawrence) moved to Hartford and became the master armorer of the new Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company. The transition to the production of guns at the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company was rather slow, and Robbins & Lawrence produced many of the Sharps arms produced during the transition period from 1852-1856. The Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company finally took over complete production in Hartford in October of 1856. As production of his "slant breech" series of breechloading arms continued, and were constantly improved upon, RS Lawrence came up with a solution to improving the gas seal of the breechblock. Instead of the block being set at an angle within the receiver, Lawrence proposed setting the block at right angles to the chamber. The new breechblock started appearing on some arms during 1858, but was officially patented by Lawrence in 1859, and signaled the death of the "slant breech" family of arms and issued in the "New Model" family of Sharps firearms. The New Model 1859 Rifle used this new Lawrence patented breechblock, and also featured Lawrence's patent automated pellet priming system, which turned out to be less than effective in the field, leaving most soldiers to utilize standard percussion caps instead. According to Sharps researcher Frank Sellers, the New Model 1859 Rifle went into production in 1859 and remained in production through 1862, when it was superseded by the New Model 1863. During the approximately 4 years of production some 6,989 of the rifles were produced with the majority of them being purchased by the US government for military service. The rifles were serial numbered sequentially with other Sharps long arms then in production and not in their own serial number range, with the NM-1859 rifles appearing in the serial number range 36,000-60,000. The majority of these rifles were manufactured with 30" round barrels in .52 caliber, although a few were manufactured with 36" barrels and some of those were made in .56 caliber. The barrels were secured by three barrel bands, which were themselves secured by three barrel band springs in the bottom of the forend. The rifles were made with both saber bayonet lugs under the barrel and with a standard socket bayonet style combination front sight and bayonet lug. It appears that the majority of the production was designed to accept the socket (termed "angular" bayonet at that time). Berdan specified that the guns to be delivered to his men were to have double "set" triggers and were to eliminate spring loaded catch at the rear of the triggerguard plate that secured the combination triggerguard and lever in the closed position. The "set" trigger involved a second trigger (the rear most) that could be pulled to take up the majority of the trigger pull weight, leaving a very light pull of the front trigger to fire the rifle. This "hair trigger", lightweight pull added to the accuracy of the rifles in the hands of the trained marksmen. The balance of the rifle was petty much a standard New Model 1859, with a blued barrel, case hardened receiver and furniture and an iron patchbox in the butt. The rifle was equipped with a pair of sling swivels, mounted on the middle barrel band and in the toe of the stock, behind the triggerguard. Research conducted by Roy Marcot indicates that the serial number range for the approximately 2,000 Berdan Sharpshooter issued rifles is from 54,374-57,514. These rifles usually have double set triggers and the omitted lever latch. Additionally, these rifles must have US sub-inspection marks and an inspection cartouche, although the marks are often well worn on rifles that saw extensive service and combat use. Due to various bureaucratic delays the Sharps rifles that Berdan desired for his regiments were not made available until the early summer of 1862, with the 1st US Sharpshooters receiving their rifles in May of that year and the 2nd US Sharpshooters receiving theirs in June. In the interim, many of the men retained their original target rifles, or were issued Colt revolving rifles, which they utilized with varied success. The 1st US Volunteer Sharpshooters mustered into service on August 1, 1861 and served for slightly less than three years, being mustered out on December 31, 1864. During that time some 1,388 men served in their ranks, and the regiment was present for nearly every major battle and campaign of the Army of the Potomac, including the Peninsular Campaign, 2nd Manassas (Bull Run), Sharpsburg (Antietam), Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and the Siege of Petersburg, just to name a few. The 2nd US Volunteer Sharpshooters were mustered into service on October 4, 1861 and remained in service through February 25 of 1865. Their record was equally storied, and the 1,132 men who served in that regiment contributed to the Army of the Potomac much as the men of the 1st USSS did, serving in the majority of the battles and campaigns listed above. The specialized nature of the regiments meant that they rarely fought as a cohesive regimental organization, but rather were often assigned to areas where they were needed on a company or even platoon level. One of the most famous efforts of the 2nd USSS was the support that some 12-15 men from that regiment provided to Company B of the 20th Maine during the defense of Little Round Top on July 2, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Offered here is a NEAR VERY GOOD example of a Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle with the salient Berdan Sharpshooter features, complete with an original and correct Collins & Company Sharps Rifle Socket Bayonet. The rifle is serial number 56533 and this number appears on both the receiver tang and on the barrel, underneath the forend. This serial number is in the upper half of the accepted Berdan Sharpshooter's range of 54,374 to 57,574. The rifle has Berdan features of double set triggers, no lever catch, and what appear to be the remains of an OW Ainsworth sub-inspection mark on the barrel and the remains of a cartouche on the wrist of the rifle. The rifle remains relatively well marked throughout, and even though it has clearly seen significant service and use, all of the factory-applied markings remain legible. The rear of the lock plate is marked in two lines: C. SHARPS' PAT. / OCT. 5TH 1852 and directly behind the hammer in two lines: R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12TH 1859. The reverse of the receiver is additionally marked: C. CHARPS' PAT. / SPET. 12TH 1848.. The top of the barrel is marked in a single line, near the receiver: NEW MODEL 1859, and in three lines forward of the rear sight: SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO / HARTFORD CONN>. The base of the rear sight is also marked in three lines, reading: R.S. LAWRENCE / PATENTED / FEB 15TH 1859. There appears to be the faint remains of a small capital letter A on the left rear of the barrel where the barrel meets the receiver, which would be the mark of sub-inspector O.W. Ainsworth. The shadow of the outline of an inspection cartouche is visible on the reverse stock wrist, and this could have been the appropriate john Taylor inspection mark. While this rifle is not listed specifically on any of the "known Berdan rifles' serial number lists, those lists are certainly incomplete at best and represent a very small percentage of the 2,000 Berdan rifles issued. The closest number to this rifle that I am aware of from an accepted "list" is #56507 from Wiley Sword's list of numbers in his book Sharpshooter: Hiram Berdan, His Famous Sharpshooters and their Sharps Rifles. The rifle, as previously mentioned is in about NEAR VERY GOOD. It retains no original finish and has a medium smoky gray patina over most of the metal surfaces with a pewter undertone. The rifle appears to be 100% original and correct in every way, and as mentioned, the barrel and the action have matching serial numbers. The barrel shows moderately scattered pinpricking, as well as some lightly scattered surface oxidation scale. Most of the surface oxidation is around the breech and barrel juncture, or forward of the upper barrel band. The lock shows some lightly scattered pitting and has a medium gray pewter patina with some scattered areas of darker gray mottling that may be the traces of the original case colored finish of the lock. The reverse of the receiver is darker than the obverse, being a dark, smoky gray and it shows some surface oxidation and light scaling also. The barrel bands have a medium smoky blue-gray patina with hints of their original blue, and the barrel band springs show traces of their original blued finish as well. The iron furniture has a smoky gray, lightly oxidized patina with some scattered light pitting and surface roughness present. The action of the rifle is fully functional, and even the delicate and somewhat temperamental double set trigger mechanism works correctly. Pulling the rear trigger fully to the rear (a long and fairly heavy pull), sets the front trigger for a very light (and relatively crisp) break that feels like it weighs less than 2 pounds. The action of the rifle works smoothly, with lever operating the breechblock exactly as it should. The spring system for the Lawrence automated pellet primer system is in place and visible, and that system appears to be complete, but may no longer be functional. The bore of the rifle is in VERY GOOD condition, and retains very strong, crisp rifling its entire length. The bore shows light scattered pitting along its entire length as well as some patches of more moderate pitting. A good scrubbing would probably improve the bore somewhat. The original 800-yard Lawrence Patent rear sight is in place on the barrel and is complete, including the elevating slider. The sight is fully functional and retains about 30% of its original blued finish, mostly on the base where it has been protected by the ladder. All of the markings on the sight remain crisp and clear as well. The original front sight & socket bayonet lug remains in place near the muzzle with the original brass sight blade still present as well. What appear to be the original sling swivels are in place on the rifle, with the upper swivel attached to the middle barrel band and the lower swivel mounted on a plate in the toe of the stock. The buttstock and forend of the rifle are in about NEAR VERY GOOD condition as well. They both show wear and use, but remain solid with no noted breaks or repairs. Both have been cleaned at some point in the past and both may have been lightly sanded as well, although there are no signs of any vigorous sanding or abuse. The smeared outline of the cartouche on the wrist of the stock suggests there may have been some light sanding, and there is some loss to the definition of the sharp edges around the receiver. Otherwise, the stock and forend show only the expected bumps, dings and surface mars that would be expected from a 150 year old military issue rifle, and the wood matches the look and condition of the metal perfectly. The rifle is accompanied by an original Collins & Company contract US M-1855 style bayonet for the Sharps Rifle. The bayonet is full length and retains its original and fully functional locking ring. The side of the bayonet socket is appropriately marked C & Co for Collins & Company, and there is a small sub-inspector M on the shank of the bayonet where the neck joins the socket. There is no "US' on the ricasso, which is correct for both the Sharps and Spencer contract socket bayonets. However, the letters S H O or possibly "O H S' are stamped on the ricasso of the bayonet, the meaning of which is not known. The bayonet has a mostly dark gray smoky patina overall, with some lightly scattered pinpricking and minor surface roughness present, most of which is on the socket and the last few inches of the blade near the point. The bayonet fits the rifle perfectly and matches the patina of the rifle very well. Sharps rifle socket bayonets are quiet scarce and usually prove much harder to find than Spencer rifle bayonets, usually selling in the $400 to $700 range, depending upon condition.
Overall this is a very respectable example of a scarce Berdan pattern Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle. The gun conforms to the usual Berdan physical requirements with set triggers and no lever lock, and is certainly well within the range of known Berdan Sharps rifles. The gun is only 26 numbers away from one of the handful of "confirmed" Berdan serial numbers in print, and appears to have the remnants of the appropriate inspection marks. The rifle is complete and shows real world use, but no abuse and is a well marked, solid example of a Berdan pattern Sharps rifle. The gun is reasonably priced in a market where Berdan Sharps rifles usually sell between $8,000 and $12,000, and includes a $500 Sharps socket bayonet to boot. If you have ever wanted the chance to own a Berdan pattern Sharps rifle and could not justify the 5-figure price they usually command, this is your chance to get a very reasonably priced gun, complete with bayonet that will display nearly as well as a 5-figure example, for a significantly lower price. I am quite sure that you very happy with this gun and even happier adding it to your display.
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Incongruent Lineage: Natalie Falero and Arash Fayez
Aug 11 2017 - Sep 01 2017 Curated by Xavier Robles Opening Reception: Friday, August 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Curated by Curator-in-Residence, Xavier Robles, Incongruent Lineage, the first of this year's 2 x 2 exhibitions, presents recent work by Natalie Falero and Arash Fayez. Both artists explore the complex connections of foreigners to place through performance art. Incongruent Lineage aims to emphasize the ongoing tension between the simultaneous desire to belong yet remain foreign, to explore the effects of displacement on the body "from location A to location B [where one learns] to shed and become C." The opening reception will feature performances by both artists.
For Incongruent Lineage, Fayez will present videos and other items that document his development of a third identity in order to belong in his location B. His videos allude to the existence of multiple layers of being within the mind, depicting disjointed memories and fractured, multilingual phrases. Falero uses her body to engage in conversation about personal liberation and the post-colonial state of Puerto Rico, where she is from. Her videos depict this process: inserting herself into abandoned spaces in Puerto Rico and juxtaposing the abandoned spaces with the natural landscape and explore where she belongs.
ARASH FAYEZ
Arash Fayez, officially known as Faeiz, is an artist, curator and educator based between San Francisco, Tehran and other locations. Spanning video, performance, live situations and photography, his practice intertwines to create para-fictional and multi-layered projects informed by notions of displacement, distraction, and bicamerality (a brain split in two parts). Through storytelling based on partial memories and notions of interstitial space, his works confront sociopolitical issues, while engaging the role of found footage and archival materials in constructing these narratives.
Fayez has exhibited and performed internationally at venues such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Musée du quai Branly, Paris; the British Museum, London; the Queens Museum, New York; and the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Art, San Francisco.
NATALIE FALERO
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Natalie Falero is an interdisciplinary artist working in a range of mediums including performance, installation, video and photography. Falero received a BA in Journalism at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón and MFA in Studio Art from the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). While at SFAI, Falero was awarded the Anne Bremer Prize Award for Best MFA Exhibition 2017 at The Mint, San Francisco, CA.
Highly invested in understanding the body as a communication tool to interact with cultural and social constructs, Falero examines the body as site of activism and reinvention among acculturation and social-political conditions. Falero's work explores social injustices related to discrimination of race, gender and colonialism. Through ritualistic acts, she dismantles traces of identity by marking territory with her own body.
ABOUT THE CURATOR:
XAVIER ROBLES
Xavier Robles is a Mexican-born curator, visual artist, and educator, who grew up in Santa Ana, California. Robles previously worked as the Coordinator of Public Programs at the Grand Central Art Center, where he created programming and developed youth curriculum addressing contemporary art forms by artists of color.
Currently, Robles is the Curatorial Intern at Southern Exposure, where he works closely with the Curatorial Committee and Exhibitions and Projects Program Director. He is also an Artist-in-Education at Southern Exposure. In this role, he works one-on-one with youth to expand their craft. He is the founder of Paleta Zine, an ongoing self -published curatorial zine that creates a space of expression and documentation for queer bois of color.
Robles' practice as a curator seeks to challenge and address the concept of "invasion" through a range of art forms that subvert in order to embrace the term as way to take space. Robles holds a B.A. in Architectural Studies from Hampshire College and currently resides in Oakland, California.
RELATED PUBLIC PROGRAM:
Opening Reception: Friday, August 11, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. featuring performances by Faiez and Natalie Falero, plus DJ Shizatin.
Oakland First Friday: Friday, September 1, 2017, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
ABOUT 2 x 2:
2 x 2 is a series of two-person exhibitions, featuring recent work by outstanding emerging artists, based in the Bay Area. The program specifically supports the freedom to create challenging and non-commercial work.
Xavier Robles' Curatorial Residency at Pro Arts is made possible through the support of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Pro Arts' 2 x 2 exhibitions are funded in part by generous grants from The Zellerbach Family Foundation and The Fleishhacker Foundation.


It's that time of year again when my blog bursts back into life after months of neglect. It's the annual A to Z Blogging Challenge, a worldwide event that encourages bloggers to post daily using a letter of the alphabet as their prompt. Themes are optional, but as in previous years, I like to keep my posts focused. This year I've chosen the history of gardens, but not gardening, so don't come looking for tips. This is about the people and places that have influenced gardeners and changed the way we look at horticulture, botany and natural landscapes.
Britain is an ideal country for trees: temperate climate, plenty of rain, good soil and mild winters. Without people getting in the way, Britain would be covered in oak trees. This natural coverage of woodland declined due to the arrival of farming practices and urban development, and was further heavily depleted during the two world wars when timber was needed and there were no imports available. Now only 12% of Britain is wooded compared to other European countries, which can be as high as 37%.
When woods are recreated these days, they are often done so in big managed plantations, but there are also the garden woods, the arboretums, a botanical collection exclusively made up of trees. If they're conifers, they're known as Pinetum; willows are Saliceta, and oaks are Querceta. The term arboretum was first used in a publication in 1833 by John Claudius Loudon. However, he wasn't the first to think of planting exotic trees. In the times of the pharaohs, Hatshepsut (a female pharaoh) returned from an expedition to Punt with thirty-one frankincense trees, the roots were carried in baskets to protect them. The trees were planted in the mortuary temple at Deir el Bahri. This is supposedly the first recorded attempt to transplant foreign trees.
The creation of arboretums was popular with property owners with big gardens. At Plas Newydd Gardens on the shores of the Menai Straits of North Wales, there are rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, and also an Australasian arboretum containing eucalyptus trees and a rare Chilean shrubs. Plants that have no natural heritage on these isles but have now become familiar, and sometimes invasive.
Arboretums also make great public parks. Loudon designed the Derby Arboretum in Derby City. Commissioned by a private landowner, who donated land. It is the first publicly planned, landscaped urban garden in England and opened in 1840. It included ornate statues and fountains, including a Florentine Boar made from earthenware. The boar was decaptitated during an air raid in 1941, or was it? A more recent theory is that a child accidently destroyed it when climbing on it. The statue was replaced in 2005 with a bronze version.
Loudon (1783-1843) was a horticulturist, landscape designer and prolific writer. His most significant work was Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum, which was issued in 63 monthly parts, including coloured hand drawn plates. He was also a city planner who supported the established of Green Belts. Crippled by arthiritis, he lost his arm during a botched operation in 1826 and learnt to write and draw with his left hand. Penniless he died of cancer in his wife's arms.
The best way to remember somebody is a memorial, and it seems fitting that the National Memorial Arboretum is a living memorial to fallen heroes: the armed forces, civil services including the police and fire services. With 300 dedicated memorials set amongst 150 acres of woodland, the arboretum was begun in 1997 and now has 30,000 trees planted in his grounds. I'd like to think that Loudon would have enjoyed wandering amongst the trees and perhaps, unfettered by pain, his spirit does live on there.
Having done the research for this challenge, I agree, gardeners are visionaries.
Great start to the challenge. It is alwasy good to remember that we can indeed to somethign for our woods, by planiting new plants. It often looks like we don't think anything in taking them down, but we need a lot of convinsing to plant new ones.
We need more trees in this country. More housing going up and trees coming down.
I live close to the National Pinetum near Tunbridge Wells, a wonderful place I love to stroll around. A delightful start to the Challenge.
I'm surprised that there's a pinetum in the south east, would have though Scotland. Currently holidaying in centerparcs, which is full of Pines and woodpeckers.
I had no idea there were so many different terms for arboretums, depending on if they had different types of trees!
I've never heard of them either. Writing these posts has been very educational.
Nothing like lush greenery and a canopy of trees. That bit about successful transplanting of foreign trees sounded quite interesting!
The love of trees goes back a long way.
I live adjacent to Arnold Arboretum in Boston, MA, which was opened in 1872. It's very much in the British landscaping style but has trees from all over the world (sometimes called a "tree museum"). It's a great place for a walk or a bike ride, and my kids' school has regular field trips there.
Must be beautiful in the fall. The whole of New England is one big amazing arboretum. I'd love to go back to Boston.
What a fascinating theme for your A-to-Z! I live outside of Philadelphia, and the Morris Arboretum is a place I love to spend time in. It is really glorious.
Um, I also totally relate to the "after months of neglect" thing. I barely ever post on my blog except during the fevered month of April. Probably not the best way to blog, but it appears to by my way.
Are you going to talk about Batty Langley? He's my favorite landscape gardening guy, partially because of his name, and partially because I find his books really interesting. I especially like the fold-out garden plans. It is fun to imagine what they were like.
I've not heard of Batty Langley, but I shall look him up. He'll fit in with my L post!
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Blog previewing my anticipation of seeing some new movies.
Hey, everyone. This Thursday I'm going to see the new Marvel movie, The Guardians of the Galaxy. I'm kind of excited to see it, not gonna lie, but am setting low expectations because it's another comic book movie. Don't think I hate comics, I collected them as a kid and loved the art work, but now looking back I never collected them for the interesting stories or characters. Now Tim Burton's Batman and the Christopher Reeves Superman series are my favorite comic movies, but the new species of comic movies are steeped in so much CGI that something is lost I think. Plus, I'm not a fan of the new 'dark and dingy' comic movies that seem to be really popular, like the Dark Knight series. There is a quote by Jim Henson that I whole heartedly agree with where he basically says that "Life should be fun and filled with joy all the time." So, I frankly am tired of the dark and dingy look myself.
I'm totally open to liking Guardians, but my expectations are pretty low. People are free to say that it's the new Star Wars, that's their opinion and they are welcome to it. But, we'll see. I will post my opinion after I see it.
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