Soccer is a highly dynamic and popular sport played by men, women and children of varying levels of expertise throughout the world. At the elite level it is imperative for strength and conditioning coaches to conduct a detailed analysis of the demands of the sport, in order to provide an evidence based evaluation of performance and further to inform specific goals and targets for athlete development. This thesis has sought to gain knowledge for the demands of female soccer at the elite and international level and to provide normative data regarding the physical characteristics associated with competition based on age, position and status as a starter or non-starter. On the basis of the literature review of the physiological demands and characteristics of elite female soccer it was established that performance outcomes are potentially linked to the physical capacity of the individual and could directly influence on-field technical performance and tactical choices. Elite female soccer players should strive to achieve the highest possible level of physical conditioning (aerobic and anaerobic) in conjunction with increased strength and power. There were no studies that focused on a link between physical characteristics and impactful performance outcomes (starters or non starters). The discrepancy in the literature between male and female demands of the game and the physical characteristics of elite female players made it difficult to distinguish what, if any physical characteristics are an asset for elite level competition. Age group data indicated that differences in physiological capacities are evident for the Under 17 players as compared to the Under 20 and Senior capped international players, suggesting a plateau in the development of physical qualities as players mature. Overall, starters tended to be faster (ES = 0.55-1.0, p<0.05) and have a higher maximal aerobic velocity (ES = 0.78-2.45, p<0.05), along with greater eccentric leg strength (ES = 0.33-1.67, p<0.05) as compared to non-starters. When evaluating positional characteristics, isokinetic strength and maximal velocity were the only physiological measures of significant difference between playing position, mainly between strikers and central mid-fielders. In regards to sprint determinants, maximum sprint velocity was significantly correlated with isokinetic strength, sprint kinetics and kinematics, and leg power (r = 0.36 to 0.87, p < 0.05), whereas acceleration was significantly correlated with isokinetic knee strength and horizontal jumping power (r = 0.36 and r = 0.36 respectively, p < 0.05). Practical implications for future research as a result of this thesis include the need for coaches to emphasize the development of speed, maximal aerobic velocity and leg strength in developing female soccer players. It is suggested that improving unilateral leg strength and power may also be effective in enhancing maximal speed for elite players.


A federal jury in California has awarded Canadian intellectual property company WiLan Inc $145.1 million in damages against Apple Inc for patent infringement, according to a court filing on Wednesday.
The jury in San Diego determined that versions of Apple's iPhone infringed two WiLan patents relating to wireless communications technology, the patent licensing company said in a statement.
WiLan is a unit of Quarterhill Inc.
Apple was not immediately available for comment on the verdict.
In 2013, a U.S. jury ruled in favor of Apple in a separate litigation in which WiLan had sought $248 million in damages.


Chamberlin & Austin, architecture firm. Two similar buildings built in 1891 on Catherine St. (The western building had a straight north facade; the eastern building had a rounded north facade). From 1891-1900, the western building housed the Homeopathic Hospital (also called the Medical Ward) and the eastern building housed the Allopathic Hospital (also called University Hospital). The western building was destroyed by fire in 1927 and the eastern building was removed in 1965. From 1891-1897, a small building between the two hospitals was used as a heating plant. In 1898, this building was renovated and served as a nurses residence until 1916.
Two images mounted on album page.
Cornerstone laid May 26, 1888; dedicated June 1891. Gift of Helen H. Newberry of Detroit as headquarters of Students' Christian Association. Leased by U-M as classroom in 1921; gift to U-M from SCA in 1937. Adapted as museum in 1928, named the Francis W. Kelsey Museum of Archaeology in 1953.
Cornerstone laid May 26, 1888; dedicated June 1891. Gift of Helen H. Newberry of Detroit as headquarters of Students' Christian Association. Leased by U-M as classroom in 1921; gift to U-M from SCA in 1937. Adapted as museum in 1928, named the Francis W. Kelsey Museum of Archaeology in 1953. Person in image.
Cornerstone laid May 26, 1888; dedicated June 1891. Gift of Helen H. Newberry of Detroit as headquarters of Students' Christian Association. Leased by U-M as classroom in 1921; gift to U-M from SCA in 1937. Adapted as museum in 1928, named the Francis W. Kelsey Museum of Archaeology in 1953. Several people in image.
Image view from southwest. Image is creased and torn upper right and lower left.
On verso: Postcard postmarked Oct. 1914 and addressed to: Miss Mildred Lehman[?] Churchville, N.Y. Text: "Hello Mildred: This is the place you want to come to next year. How does school go. Write to Harold, 513 S. Division, Ann Arbor."
On verso: Postcard addressed to The Slausms [?] Text: "A Merry Xmas Brownie."
Image shows view from southwest.


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Every Johnny Depp Movie Ranked Worst To Best
By Sarah Buddery/Updated: July 22, 2022 5:04 pm EST
With an impressively varied career under his belt, Johnny Depp is one of the most prolific actors of the last 30 years. Starting his career in 1984, Depp appeared in "A Nightmare On Elm Street" before shooting to stardom when he played undercover cop Tommy Hanson in the TV series "21 Jump Street" — a role that led to his memorable cameo in the film of the same name in 2012.
While his early roles saw him typically cast as the "teen heartthrob," it was in the 1990s — and his numerous collaborations with director Tim Burton — that Depp found his niche. Considered to be an acting chameleon, Depp became known for playing idiosyncratic and occasionally dark characters, able to completely inhabit them to the point of becoming almost unrecognizable.
From 2000 to 2010, Johnny Depp's career was at its peak, and he even entered the Guinness World Records in 2012 as the "Highest-Paid Actor," (via ABC News) largely thanks to his appearances in the incredibly popular "Pirates Of The Caribbean" film series. While his career has seen some tumultuous developments in recent years as well as considerable legal troubles, there is no denying that Depp has an impressive portfolio. We've taken the time to look back at the highs and lows of his long and diverse career, ranking his movies from worst to best.
58. Mortdecai
A film with a cast that includes Ewan McGregor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Bettany, Olivia Munn, and Jeff Goldblum alongside Johnny Depp sounds promising, but there is no denying that 2015's "Mortdecai" is a failure on all fronts. Depp plays the dubious art dealer Charlie Mortdecai, who has to join forces with a former rival when a priceless painting is stolen.
Farcical to the point of annoyance, "Mortdecai" suffers from a one-note performance from Depp and a one-joke concept that is stretched so far that it becomes less and less funny as the film progresses. Audiences agreed, and "Mortdecai" was a box office bomb, making just $47.3 million off a budget of more than $60 million.
57. The Professor
Saban Films
Coming out of the film festival circuit, this 2018 independent film stars Johnny Depp as a terminally ill college professor who decides to live out his remaining days as recklessly as possible. While it tries to push sentiment with its "Dead Poets Society"-inspired "seize the day" message, it offers little nuance beyond the pseudo-self-improvement phrases that the titular educator throws around.
"The Professor" failed to impress the critics, and it currently holds an embarrassingly low rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critic James Berardinelli at ReelViews said that the film's "message is muddled and the means by which it is presented are confused."
56. Private Resort
A precursor to the sex comedies that were particularly prevalent in the 1990s, "Private Resort" is one of Johnny Depp's very earliest film roles, featuring the baby-faced actor when he was just 22 years old. Following his appearance in "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Private Resort" is notable for being Depp's first starring role — and unfortunately, that's all it's notable for, as this lewd and crude comedy is almost completely devoid of laughs.
With Rotten Tomatoes critics lambasting the film at every turn, "Private Resort" was not quite the big breakthrough performance for Depp. Still, superstardom was undoubtedly on the horizon and, hey, everyone has to start somewhere.
55. The Astronaut's Wife
For the most part, Johnny Depp's run of films in the '90s was pretty solid. However, he rounded out the decade with a bit of a clunker in the form of the sci-fi thriller, "The Astronaut's Wife." The titular wife of the film is Jillian (Charlize Theron), whose husband, Commander Spencer Armacost (Depp), returns from a mission not quite the same as he was when he left.
While the premise is admittedly intriguing, the film fails to stick the landing, and "The Astronaut's Wife" bombed at the box office, making just $19 million worldwide off a budget of $75 million. As well as being a commercial flop, it was also panned by critics, with Janet Maslin for The New York Times calling it "ridiculously derivative."
54. Transcendence
Despite the impressive cast that includes Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, and Cillian Murphy, "Transcendence" was a notorious failure when it was released in 2014. Making his directorial debut, Wally Pfister (preferred cinematographer of Christopher Nolan) certainly didn't scrimp on the film's spending, with a production budget of around $100 million. Deadline reported on the disappointing numbers of "Transcendence" after it opened with just $10.8 million domestic gross, and the film's failure — with the considerable talent involved — led to them classing it as "one of those what-the-hell-happened films."
One of the problems with "Transcendence" is that it's never quite sure what film it wants to be, making it difficult to market. It pitches itself as a high-brow sci-fi thriller, however, the story almost seems too clever for its own good and it ends up tying itself in nonsensical knots, riddled with plotholes. Not Johnny Depp's finest work, that's for sure.
53. The Tourist
Sony Pictures Releasing
Throwing together two huge movie stars does not necessarily guarantee a good film, and that is certainly the case with the glossy thriller "The Tourist." Johnny Depp plays Frank Tupelo, a heartbroken math teacher whose vacation to Italy takes an interesting turn when he meets alluring stranger Elise (Angelina Jolie), and a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse ensues.
While it sounds like an interesting idea on paper, the film was decimated by critics. Particularly scathing was Peter Travers for Rolling Stone, who said that the film "fails on every conceivable level" and named it the worst film of 2010. To make matters even worse, "The Tourist" became a laughing stock when it was nominated for three Golden Globes in the best movie, comedy or musical category. "The Tourist" doesn't appear to be shooting for comedy — at least intentionally — so this nomination was seen as a particularly egregious example of the awards group making a cynical play to ensure that A-list celebrities Depp and Jolie would attend the ceremony.
52. Yoga Hosers
Invincible Pictures
The second installment in Kevin Smith's "True North" trilogy is a story about two yoga enthusiasts and convenience store clerks — played by Smith's daughter Harley Quinn Smith and Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp — who team up with a legendary man-hunter (Depp) to fight the evil presence threatening their party plans. Worth mentioning, this evil force is a collection of miniature Nazi sausages, and yes, you absolutely did read that correctly.
With much of the cast reprising their roles from the equally maligned (although occasionally defended) cult film "Tusk," "Yoga Hosers" is the film almost no one needed and critics agreed with Nigel M. Smith for The Guardian saying it "aims for inspired lunacy but misses the mark by a mile."
51. Sherlock Gnomes
If you've ever found yourself wondering, "What would happen if you took the legendary literary detective Sherlock Holmes, but made him a sentient garden ornament?", this 2018 animated film has got you covered. Where the previous film "Gnomeo And Juliet" besmirched William Shakespeare's tragic play, "Sherlock Gnomes" transforms Arthur Conan Doyle's creation beyond recognition, with Johnny Depp as the titular sleuth tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of several garden gnomes.
Depp's vocal performance is actually pretty solid in this film, with an impeccable English accent effectively bringing Sherlock to life, even if the script doesn't give him much to work with. Still, "Sherlock Gnomes" failed to close the case with critics. Keith Watson, critic for Slant Magazine, said the film was, "weirdly incoherent, a bunch of disparate elements awkwardly bundled together without any overarching aesthetic vision."
50. Alice Through The Looking Glass
Sequels can be a tricky business even when expectations are low, to say nothing of the pressure from attempting to follow Tim Burton's hugely successful "Alice In Wonderland." With James Bobin replacing Burton as director, "Alice Through The Looking Glass" sees the now 22-year-old Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returning to Wonderland, where she encounters her old friend, The Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), who is madder than ever, and not in a fun, quirky way. It isn't long before the plot becomes distractingly convoluted, particularly when time manipulation comes into play.
Despite the plot revolving around saving Hatter, he is frustratingly inconsequential in the story, and the limited time he is on screen feels very one-note. While it made decent money at the box office, it didn't fare as well with the critics, with the consensus on Rotten Tomatoes being predominantly negative.
49. Dark Shadows
Taking the prize as the worst Burton-Depp collaboration is this dismal dark horror-comedy from 2012. Johnny Depp plays Barnabas Collins, an 18th century vampire who is awoken in the 1970s to find his ancestral home — now occupied by his dysfunctional descendants — fallen into disrepair. Where "Dark Shadows" occasionally works is in its fish-out-of-water story, with Depp hamming it up in a role perfectly suited to his talents.
The film otherwise suffers from being tonally inconsistent, and never certain of whether it wants to be an outright comedy or a subversive horror. Burton-Depp films are usually guaranteed to pull in audiences, and while "Dark Shadows" wasn't a flop, the reviews leaned on the negative side with critic Anthony Lane for The New Yorker calling it, "not so much a coherent movie as a long, expensive joke in search of a purpose."
48. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
While "Pirates of the Caribbean" continued to be a box office behemoth, there is no denying that it dwindled in quality as the films went on, and while this fifth installment isn't without merit, it is easily the weakest of the bunch. Also subtitled "Salazar's Revenge" in some territories, the film focuses on Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), who has a personal vendetta against the swaggering Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp).
While the film attempts to capture the old magic with the introduction of plucky youngsters Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario) and Henry Turner (Brenton Thwaites), it can't shake the feeling that it is retreading old ground. These films will always be a big draw, however, and despite not being as good as the previous films in the series, it still made more than $794.8 million at the box office.
47. The Lone Ranger
"The Lone Ranger" may have heavily marketed itself as being produced by the creative talent behind "Pirates Of The Caribbean," but this couldn't prevent it from ending up as one of Disney's biggest box office failures. In addition to the production budget of $215 million, the film had marketing costs of a whopping $150 million, and when it failed to perform commercially and critically, the full weight of its catastrophe was realized.
Telling the story of the Native American Tonto (Depp), and his adventures with John Reid (Armie Hammer) — also known as the Lone Ranger — the film ran into some controversy over the casting of Depp. Native American playwright and professor, Hanay Geiogamah, criticized the casting in the Los Angeles Times saying, "this represents a major setback in our efforts to combat stereotyping of our image."
46. Tusk
Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014 as part of their "Midnight Madness" platform, "Tusk" initially screened to a receptive audience, since this program is reserved for underground and cult films. Kevin Smith's bizarre horror-comedy tells the story of podcast host Wallace Bryton (Justin Long) who travels to Canada to interview a guest, and in the process finds Howard Howe, (Michael Parks) a man whose disturbing fondness for walruses leads Wallace to become the subject for a deeply disturbing experiment. Depp comes into the picture as Guy Lapointe, an inspector who has been trying to track Howard down.
"Tusk" may have been low budget, with production costs of around $3 million, however, it still tanked at the box office, making just $1.8 million worldwide. While some critics defended it, others vehemently detested it, including the critic for The Seattle Times, Erik Lundegaard, who called it "the most disgusting and pointless movie I've seen."
45. The Brave
Majestic Films International
With an established acting career, Johnny Depp moved behind the camera for the first and only time in 1997 with his feature directorial debut, "The Brave." Also starring in the film alongside screen legend Marlon Brando, Depp plays an American Indian who, in order to make some money for his impoverished family, agrees to appear in a snuff film in which he will be tortured and killed on camera.
Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997, "The Brave" received largely negative reviews, including Godfrey Cheshire for Variety, who said that it "wastes its handsome mounting and capable cast on a plodding tale that eludes either psychological or allegorical sense." The film performed so poorly, in fact, that Depp pulled its theatrical and home media release in the US — something that ended up being incredibly costly to him, as he had fronted nearly $2 million of the film's budget himself.
44. Nick Of Time
Six years before the TV series "24" brought us its "real-time" drama concept, there was "Nick of Time," a thriller also starring Christopher Walken. Johnny Depp plays Gene Watson, an unassuming average Joe who is forced into a nightmare scenario when he is told he has to assassinate a prominent politician, otherwise his daughter will be killed. "Nick Of Time" is a forgettable and cheesy '90s action flick, but it's also easy to become invested in its breezy 90-minute runtime.
As was occasionally the case with "24," the narrative device of using "real-time" immediately opens the story up to plot holes, inconsistencies, and ludicrous leaps of logic that can negatively impact the film. Still, it makes for a pleasant change to see Depp in a role where ordinariness is his defining character trait.
43. The Libertine
Entertainment Film Distributors
In this 2004 period drama, Depp plays legendary rogue John Wilmott, a famous poet in the time of King Charles II's reign who earned a reputation for his debauchery, womanizing, and heavy drinking. While the film itself is a mixed bag, Depp's performance as the divisive cad is the highlight, with the actor seemingly born to play a handsome scoundrel. Depp adds some real nuances to the character, finding a darker edge and a hint of sadness that adds a human quality in spite of his frequently detestable behavior.
While the film had a mixed critical response, Depp's performance was fairly consistently praised, with The Sydney Morning Herald's critic Sandra Hall commenting, "I enjoyed it — or much of it — for reasons that have everything to do with Johnny Depp."
42. The Man Who Cried
United International Pictures
Also featuring Christina Ricci, Cate Blanchett, and John Turturro, "The Man Who Cried" is about a Russian Jewish girl (Ricci) who flees persecution in her homeland and travels to Paris with a performing troupe that includes the dashing horseman, Cesar (Johnny Depp). The story has tremendous potential, but it couldn't capture the attention of audiences, making just $1.8 million worldwide.
Written and directed by Sally Potter, "The Man Who Cried" is at least a very well-made film, with a nuanced story that doesn't make light of its heavy themes. However, the characters feel a little flat, and it fails to avoid melodramatic cliches. Critics responded with mostly mixed to negative reviews, with Marc Savlov for The Austin Chronicle quipping, "a better title might have been The Audience Who Yawned."
41. Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
To paraphrase the famous "Wizard Of Oz" quote: Mermaids, and zombies, and Blackbeard ... oh my. "Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" throws in everything that hasn't already been used in the series, but unfortunately, very little of it sticks. Even with Penelope Cruz adding some spice as a feisty female swashbuckler, and a cameo from Keith Richards — who Depp based his characterization of Jack Sparrow on — it lacks the fresh, adventurous spirit that made the first three films so enjoyable.
While it may have been commercially successful — making over $1 billion at the box office and becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2011 — it didn't hit the same sweet spot with critics. Christopher Orr, a critic for The Atlantic, also felt the film's formula was becoming tiresome saying it, "has the feel of a TV drama renewed for one season too many, a last, furtive run at the till before it closes for business."
40. Waiting For The Barbarians
Samuel Goldwyn Films
An adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel of the same name, "Waiting For The Barbarians" is a drama that tells the story of a colonial magistrate (Mark Rylance) who calmly keeps the peace, until Colonel Joll (Johnny Depp) arrives, and his sadistic interrogation tactics threaten to unsettle the delicate balance. You'd be forgiven if you have never heard of this film, as it arrived with little fanfare amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. With prestigious talent such as Rylance, Depp, Robert Pattinson, and with some positive reviews following its premiere at Venice Film Festival in 2019, "Waiting For The Barbarians" may well have been a victim of unfortunate circumstances.
The performances in the film — particularly from Rylance and Depp — are pretty solid for the most part. However, the film suffers from not knowing how to manage its weighty themes, and the glacial pacing doesn't help what would've otherwise been a very affecting drama.
39. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Following the big reveal at the end of "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them," this sequel sees the dark wizard Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) in a much more prominent role, as the unassuming hero Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and legendary wizard Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) attempt to bring him down in a magical world that is becoming increasingly divided. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Depp spoke about how he'd read the books and watched the films with his kids when they were smaller, and that he found the character of Gellert Grindelwald "fascinating and complex."
While Depp brings a certain gravitas to this complex character, he decided to step down from the sequel — partly due to the allegations made about him by his ex-wife and ongoing court proceedings — with Mads Mikkelsen taking up the role of Grindelwald.
38. The Rum Diary
FilmDistrict
While he may be better known for a different Hunter S. Thompson adaptation, Depp also stars in this 2011 film based on Thompson's book of the same name. In "The Rum Diary," Depp plays an unconventional journalist, who takes a job in Puerto Rico and quickly becomes immersed in island culture that includes copious quantities of rum. Thompson and Depp famously enjoyed an unlikely friendship, and it was partly down to Depp that "The Rum Diary" was even published after he stumbled across the manuscripts at Thompson's house.
Despite this being a somewhat personal project for Depp, "The Rum Diary" did not resonate with audiences at the box office, or with critics, as the consensus on Rotten Tomatoes summarized, "It's colorful and amiable enough, and Depp's heart is clearly in the right place, but 'The Rum Diary' fails to add sufficient focus to its rambling source material."
37. City Of Lies
Based on the book "LAbyrinth" by Randall Sullivan, "City Of Lies" examines the high-profile murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., with Johnny Depp playing the LAPD Detective Russell Poole. The film examines the hot button topic of police corruption, and it had real potential, as well as a chance for Depp to show his serious acting chops outside of playing a kooky character.
The film had a rocky road to release, something that ultimately affected its numbers at the box office. Originally scheduled to be released in September 2018, the film was pulled following controversy when the film's location manager accused Depp "of assault and battery on the set in April 2017" (via Deadline), and was finally pushed onto VOD to a muted critical response in March 2021.
36. The Ninth Gate
Directed by Roman Polanski, "The Ninth Gate" sees Johnny Depp plays Dean Corso, a man with expertise in rare books who acquires an ancient text called The Nine Gates, purportedly written by Satan himself. Not dissimilar to Ron Howard's "The Da Vinci Code," the film does veer into ludicrous territory quite frequently, but thanks to Polanski's direction, it is atmospheric and filled with striking imagery.
However, the potential of the plot doesn't seem as fully realized as it could be, and the film drags its heels as it lumbers to the conclusion — one that leaves us with a frustrating number of unanswered questions. "The Ninth Gate" had a mixed response from critics, with Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert saying he "kept hoping Polanski would take the plot by the neck and shake life into it, but no."
35. Secret Window
An underrated chiller based on the novella by acclaimed horror writer Stephen King, "Secret Window" had a mixed response from critics when it was released, but has since gone on to become a cult favorite with audiences. Depp plays Mort Rainey, a writer who holes up in an isolated lakeside cabin to avoid finalizing the divorce with his wife Amy (Maria Bello). Soon, he is terrorized by a man called John Shooter (John Turturro) who alleges that Mort plagiarized his novel.
Throughout the film, Mort reiterates that "the only thing that matters is the ending," and although the ending of "Secret Window" might be one you'll see coming, it gives Depp ample opportunity to show his range and closes the book in a satisfyingly twisted manner. "Secret Window" is certainly one of the better films in Johnny Depp's career, and thanks to his star power, it also ended up being a moderate success at the box office, earning $92 million off a budget of $40 million.
34. Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End
After two wildly successful movies in the series, the third installment did see a drop in quality, but by this point, audiences were lapping up every new "Pirates Of The Caribbean" film. The third swashbuckling adventure sees Captain Jack Sparrow marooned in Davy Jones' Locker while war is brewing, leaving the other heroes to mount a daring rescue to retrieve him and unite against Davy Jones (Bill Nighy).
Where "At World's End" fails is in its storytelling, which is often directionless and convoluted in a weighty 168-minute runtime. There are a host of memorable scenes, however, with the spectacular maelstrom battle being the highlight. Although this film wouldn't serve as the end of the story, it very much feels as though it should, effectively concluding the narrative that began with "The Curse Of The Black Pearl."
33. Alice In Wonderland
Audiences have now come to anticipate a new Disney remake of their treasured animated classics into live-action movies, but back in 2010, "Alice In Wonderland" marked one of the first major films to go down this route. As Deadline reported, Disney's live-action division was floundering with "pricey flops like 'John Carter' and 'The Lone Ranger.'" However, with the success of "Pirates Of The Caribbean" films, the studio was on a hot streak that only continued with the huge success of "Alice In Wonderland," which grossed over $1 billion.
With Tim Burton at the helm, and the director's regulars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter on board, all the pieces were in place. While the film does have its shortcomings, it never feels like a carbon copy of the animated version, successfully carving out its own unique visual identity — and crucially giving Depp's inspired Mad Hatter much more to do than just host an insane tea party.
32. Once Upon A Time In Mexico
The third and final film in Robert Rodriguez's "Mexico Trilogy" sees the return of Antonio Banderas as the legendary hitman El Mariachi, out for revenge after the death of his wife. This time, his path crosses with renegade CIA Agent Sands (Johnny Depp), who tasks him killing the corrupt General Marquez, the man responsible for his wife's death. Full of trashy, violent, and fun action sequences, Robert Rodriguez's film is inspired by spaghetti westerns — including the one that inspired its name — and this can be seen in his stylistic approach.
Despite the film centering around El Mariachi's story, many critics felt that Johnny Depp stole the show in this film, including Michael O'Sullivan in The Washington Post who said, "Depp, a mere two months after his scene-stealing turn in "Pirates of the Caribbean," once again is the best thing about a very silly movie."
31. Into The Woods
Adapted from the Broadway musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, "Into The Woods" delivers a whimsical, dark, and twisted reimagining of familiar fairy tales. While Johnny Depp's role in the film is short, he makes a memorably campy entrance as the Big Bad Wolf. He tries to entice Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford) in the song "Hello Little Girl," dialing the creepiness all the way up in a part that clearly allows him to have tremendous fun.
"Into The Woods" ended up being immensely successful, making $212.9 million at the box office, and receiving recognition at the Oscars with three nominations. The film had a somewhat less enthusiastic response from critics, although many praised the way it respects the source material, while also acknowledging its shortcomings. Empire critic Angie Errigo summed it up well by saying "there are brilliant, bewitching moments ... just not enough of them in what veers, at length, between the clever, the terrifying, and the bit tiring."
30. Lucky Them
While Johnny Depp's actual screentime in the dramedy "Lucky Them" is very limited, the character he plays is the MacGuffin of the entire film. Toni Collette plays Ellie Klug, a 40-something music critic tasked with tracking down ex-boyfriend and rock star Matthew Smith (Depp), who disappeared 10 years previously. With a personal connection to Smith, and her career riding on this assignment, there is a lot at stake for Ellie, and Toni Collette really sells this performance.
Johnny Depp's background was in music before he took up acting, so playing a faded and now reclusive rock star was a great fit for him. "Lucky Them" is not just underrated, but underseen as well, with a very limited release in 2014 — a shame, given that this film is surprisingly sweet, with a genuine and heartfelt quality to it.
29. Murder On The Orient Express
As the victim of the titular crime, naturally Johnny Depp's screentime is limited. But not only does he receive high billing on this very impressive cast list, but he is the character who the entire plot revolves around. Celebrated mustachioed detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh), who just happens to be traveling on the Orient Express when the murder takes place, is tasked with solving it. In "Murder On The Orient Express," every single person is a suspect, and the confinement of the train means nobody can hide.
As the suave American businessman Edward Ratchett — later revealed to be the con artist and killer John Cassetti — Depp is perfectly cast, oozing the charm and sophistication required to successfully manipulate the other passengers into believing a lie. The film proved to be a huge success at the box office, making more than $352 million off a budget of $55 million.
28. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
There has always been an unusual air about the famed chocolatier Willy Wonka, but in Tim Burton's candy-colored visual feast, Johnny Depp dials the eccentricities all the way up. Burton's 2005 retelling of the Roald Dahl story gives us more backstory about Wonka than we need – it might've been better if the character had remained an enigma. The fine line that exists in Wonka, separating the sadistic from the sweet, is what makes him so intriguing in the first place. It does at least distinguish this film from the 1971 film and gives Depp even more opportunities to make the character his own.
Depp's performance proved to be divisive, however, with Ann Hornaday for The Washington Post saying he, "seems to be straining so hard for weirdness that the entire enterprise begins to feel like those excruciating occasions when your parents tried to be hip."
27. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Immediately dispelling the naysayers who perhaps wondered how far Disney could stretch their ride-turned-movie concept, "Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is a worthy sequel with plenty of fun action sequences and the introduction of the villainous Davy Jones (Billy Nighy), who would go on to play a particularly important part in the third film. The impressive tentacle effects used for Davy Jones helped to earn the film an Oscar, winning for best achievement in visual effects.
Bolstered by the success of the first film, "Dead Man's Chest" is bigger, bolder, and funnier than the original, and with the characters well-established already, there is a comforting sense of familiarity. This film proved that Depp was born to play Captain Jack Sparrow, and it remains the highest-grossing "Pirates of the Caribbean" film, taking in more than $1 billion at the box office.
26. From Hell
Always willing to try on a new accent, Depp showcases his best East London dialect in this dark, gothic-tinged story about notorious serial killer Jack The Ripper. In the film, Depp plays the clairvoyant Inspector Frederick Abberline, tasked with leading the investigation into the grisly murders of prostitutes on the streets of Whitechapel, playing a cat-and-mouse game with the killer as the bodies continue to pile up.
Given the subject matter, the film is a little light on horror and gore, but it succeeds in creating a chilly and atmospheric sense of dread. "From Hell" performed well at the box office, making around $74.5 million worldwide. However, the reaction from critics was mixed, with the consensus on Rotten Tomatoes summarizing it as, "visually impressive, but ... dull and far from scary."
25. Cry-Baby
If you're familiar with John Waters, you may be expecting something entirely different from this 1990 musical comedy. However, the director plays it surprisingly straight in a hugely entertaining homage to the teen films of the '50s and '60s. Depp plays Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker, the too-cool-for-school James Dean-esque teen rebel with a soft side, who falls in love with the "square," Allison Vernon-Williams (Amy Locane).
While toned down compared to something like "Pink Flamingoes," Waters brings a subversive style to the film which offsets the intentional genre cliches. In his youth, Depp had the perfect bad boy, teen heartthrob look that made him absolutely perfect for this character. The film also marked a huge turning point for Depp's career, with "Edward Scissorhands" following "Cry-Baby" in the same year.
24. Chocolat
Opening up a chocolate shop right at the beginning of Lent might not seem like the smartest business move, but in this charming romantic drama, it isn't long before Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche) enchants the austere locals with her confectionary creations, coaxing them out from behind their stern facades and long-standing traditions. With Vianne dedicating her life to helping others find their happiness, she soon finds her own when Roux (Johnny Depp), a handsome Romani, arrives in town.
As a film, "Chocolat" is almost as delectable as the sweet treat it shares its name with, and Vianne and Roux's relationship as two lost souls who end up finding each other is incredibly endearing. While some critics felt the film was a little too saccharine, it never shies away from its sweet core, and feels like a wonderful indulgence.
23. Dead Man
A western unlike any other, "Dead Man" features Johnny Depp as William Blake, an accountant-turned-gunslinger who finds himself with a bounty on his head after arriving to take up a job in a new town. On the run, he meets a strange Native American spirit guide called "Nobody," who believes Blake to be the reincarnated version of the English poet of the same name.
If "Dead Man" sounds a bit strange, that's because it is, with Jonathan Rosenbaum for Chicago Reader dubbing it as an "acid western." Despite its period setting, there is much about "Dead Man" that feels ahead of its time, and has only improved over the years. In 2018, the film was added to the Criterion Collection, which called it "a profound and unique revision of the western genre."
22. Don Juan DeMarco
Branding himself as "the world's greatest lover," Depp excels as the suave Don Juan, a man who is admitted for psychiatric treatment, as the doctors believe that this identity is a result of grandiose delusions. Marlon Brando stars alongside Depp as the man assigned to treat him, Dr. Jack Mickler, in a much more palatable film than their other pairing — 1997's "The Brave."
"Don Juan DeMarco" is surprisingly heartfelt, with the character's influence soon impacting the love lives of those around him, particularly Dr. Mickler and his wife's (Faye Dunaway) dwindling romantic spark. More than anything, "Don Juan DeMarco" is a celebration of love, and while it could've veered into the ridiculous, the committed performances from Depp and Brando ensure that the sentiment remains at the forefront.
21. The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus
Sony Pictures Classics
There is an unavoidable sadness surrounding Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," as it is the last screen performance from Heath Ledger, who tragically died halfway through shooting. His untimely death left the film in turmoil but, determined to finish the project, Gilliam called in actors who he knew to be friends of Ledger's to finish the film in tribute to him. One of these was Johnny Depp, with whom Gilliam had previously worked. In an interview with CNN, Gilliam recounts a conversation he had with Depp on the future of the film, to which Depp responded, "whatever you decide to do, I'll be there."
With him on board, the film shifted so that the three actors who replaced Ledger — Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell — would play the character of Tony when he passed through a mirror into magical, fantasy worlds. While this decision was forced by the tragic circumstances, the film miraculously emerges as a fantastical tale where the lines between the surreal and the real are constantly blurred. Depp spoke highly of Gilliam's film to HitFix, saying, "it was an honor to represent Heath."
20. Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
Given the fact that "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" revolves largely around characters who have taken an unreasonable amount of drugs, it isn't surprising at all that Terry Gilliam's adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel is a complete trip of a film. The purpose of Duke (Depp) and Gonzo's (Benicio Del Toro) visit to Sin City is tangential to what the film ends up being about: A series of drug-fuelled, psychotic, and psychedelic escapades with little to connect them apart from the madcap performances of Depp and Del Toro.
Speaking to the fanzine Dreams in 1997, Gilliam said of the film, "I hope it makes a noise – I don't want it to go unnoticed," and it certainly achieved this with an incredibly polarizing reaction from critics. The film is now widely revered as a cult classic, and Scott Tobias in his retrospective review for The AV Club said, "it'd be tempting to call it one of the most subversive studio films of the '90s."
19. Public Enemies
In addition to his oddball characters, Johnny Depp is particularly great at playing outlaws — something that is demonstrated in "Public Enemies" where he takes on the role of legendary bank robber John Dillinger, dubbed by the F.B.I. as "Public Enemy No. 1" following his string of crimes. The film focuses on his final years as he is hunted down by F.B.I. agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale).
While he plays a crook, Depp manages to channel something relatable and human in this character, which makes him distinctly likable. Depp described the character to CBS News, saying, "to me, he was kind of a man of the people ... there is a Robin Hood edge to John Dillinger." The film opened to positive reviews from critics, including Ian Nathan for Empire, who awarded it five stars and said of Depp's performance, "there is this kind of magical undercurrent, an intoxicating compound of angel and demon."
18. Sleepy Hollow
The tale of Ichabod Crane may have been told many times, but there is an eerie, gothic, and supremely stylish edge to this 1999 retelling from Tim Burton. With his preferred leading man of Johnny Depp as Crane, Burton weaves the familiar story into a dark and spooky fairytale that makes for a perfect Halloween watch. As a character, Ichabod Crane isn't short of eccentricities — in fact, they form an intrinsic component of his investigative techniques — but Depp dials these back just enough so that they don't overwhelm the rest of the story.
While rightly recognized for his unique visual style, Burton is also a master storyteller, and it is in these dark fairytales that he is at his best. With the film permanently shrouded in mist and just the right amount of gore, "Sleepy Hollow" is a wonderfully atmospheric film with a commanding lead performance from Johnny Depp.
17. Before Night Falls
Fine Line Features
"Before Night Falls" is a biopic of Cuban novelist, Reinaldo Arenas (Javier Bardem), and while this is undoubtedly Bardem's film, Johnny Depp has a notable dual role that is an excellent demonstration of his range. The film is fragmented and episodic, with Reinaldo narrating his own story, from his childhood to the persecution he experienced as a gay man in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
While Depp's screentime only amounts to a few minutes, his scenes are memorable enough to make an impact on audiences. In the first role, he plays the sadistic prison warden Lt. Víctor who taunts (and flirts with) Reinaldo. And in the second, he plays Bon Bon, a cross-dressing inmate who helps Reinaldo smuggle his novel out of prison. Time even included it in their Top 10 Cross-Dressing Movie Performances saying, "his pure physical presence as the flamboyant Bon Bon, is enough to sear the image of a blond-wigged red-lipsticked Depp into your cinematic memory bank forever."
16. Blow
Directed by Ted Demme, "Blow" charts the rise and fall of George Jung (Depp), the man credited with being the first person to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. on a large scale, before losing almost his entire fortune when he trusted the wrong people. Also starring Penelope Cruz, the film is a fairly run-of-the-mill crime drama, elevated by Depp's excellent performance.
What is perhaps most remarkable about Depp in "Blow" is witnessing him transform from a small-town American dweeb — with an awkward bob hairstyle to match — into a wealthy drug lord with ties to the notorious Pablo Escobar. Depp's performance was praised by critics, including Rolling Stone critic Peter Travers, who said, "Depp steps up to a once-in-a-lifetime role and bats it out of the park."
15. Black Mass
By this point in his career, Johnny Depp could play crime bosses or shady characters in his sleep, and in "Black Mass," he acts behind a mask of prosthetics as the infamous Boston mobster, James "Whitey" Bulger. With almost no redeeming qualities, Whitey Bulger is a monstrous character, and Depp plays him with such quiet malice that it is quite unnerving to watch.
After a string of flops including "The Lone Ranger" and "Mortdecai," "Black Mass" represented a real return to form for Depp, proving that he could still put in a great performance. The film earned him a Screen Actors Guild nomination, and most critics agreed it was one of his best recent roles, with the consensus on Rotten Tomatoes stating that it, "spins a gripping yarn out of its fact-based story — and leaves audiences with one of Johnny Depp's most compelling performances in years."
14. Minamata
With almost two years between its premiere at Berlin International Film Festival and its US release in February 2022, "Minamata" is a film that feels like it has been perpetually on the cusp of coming out for ages. In the film, Depp plays W. Eugene Smith, a real-life war photographer who documented the effects of mercury poisoning on the residents of the coastal Japanese town, Minamata. Depp is almost unrecognizable in the role, demonstrating his ability to completely transform into the character he is playing.
For fans of investigative films such as "Dark Waters," "Minamata" follows a similar motif, focusing on the quest to uncover the truth about the potentially life-threatening side-effects of corporate greed on ordinary people. The film is a little uneven in places, but Depp's performance is wonderfully restrained, and it helps to shine a light on an important story.
13. Benny & Joon
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
In this quirky 1993 romantic comedy, Johnny Depp channels his inner silent movie star, and even at this early point in his career, it's clear that he was born to play misfits. As Sam, the love interest of the titular Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), Depp nails the physicality required for the comedic scenes in the film — with one particular highlight being his recreation of Charlie Chaplin's "bread roll dance" in a diner.
The film is perhaps a little too kooky for some, but as an exhibition of what Depp would be capable of as an actor, it is an absolute tour de force. The performance even earned Depp a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in the comedy or musical category.
12. Finding Neverland
In one of his most charming performances, Depp plays playwright J.M. Barrie, most famous for being the creator of "Peter Pan." With his career at a crossroads, Barrie meets the widowed Sylvia (Kate Winslet), and her spirited young boys provide the inspiration he needs to create his beloved childhood classic.
"Finding Neverland" is a highly imaginative biographical drama, sprinkled with just enough fairy dust and magical realism to evoke the feeling of Barrie's most well-known creation. While the film wasn't necessarily striving for total accuracy when it came to its portrayal of Barrie, it did prove to be a hit at the box office and with critics. It also earned seven Oscar nominations, including Depp's second acting nod, and went away with one statue for original score.
11. Corpse Bride
With an elegant English accent, Depp is almost unrecognizable as the voice behind the stuttering protagonist, Victor Van Dort, in Tim Burton's fantastical stop-motion animated film "Corpse Bride." While it was Burton's third foray into stop-motion, following his contributions to "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "James And The Giant Peach," it was the first that he had directed himself.
Burton's worlds are always a visual treat, but there is something particularly wonderful about the "Corpse Bride," with the monotone and dreary "land of the living" contrasting beautifully with the rich color and vibrancy of the "land of the dead." This mirrors the differences between Victor, and the corpse he accidentally ends up marrying (voiced by Helena Bonham Carter) — with the two unexpected partners literally worlds apart. "Corpse Bride" is an enchanting and ghoulish romance that demonstrates not just Burton's proficiency with stop-motion, but also Depp's abilities as a voice actor.
10. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Based on their track record, Tim Burton and Johnny Depp make the perfect duo to translate Stephen Sondheim's macabre musical from the Broadway stage to the big screen. Set in the 1800s, "Sweeney Todd" is a slasher movie with singing, almost every word set to music. Depp's musical background prepared him for this moment, and his singing voice gives the demon barber extra bite.
The film's trailer cleverly masked just how many songs it contained, leading many people to be surprised when they sat down in theaters to a full-fledged musical. Some disgruntled filmgoers reportedly even took their grievances to the Advertising Standards Authority. But audiences who could get on board with "Sweeney Todd" had very positive reviews, and the film received praise from critics as well as Oscar recognition, with Depp earning his third nomination.
9. Arizona Dream
This obscure film from the early period of Johnny Depp's career is well worth seeking out. While it is an odd little film, Depp is completely captivating as Axel Blackmar, a young man with a head full of dreams. Coaxed away from New York and back to Arizona to attend an uncle's wedding, Axel experiences a series of surreal encounters, including an infatuation with the older Elaine (Faye Dunaway), who he helps to build a flying machine.
"Arizona Dream" is completely bizarre yet utterly entrancing, seemingly about everything and nothing at all. It cross-examines and deconstructs the idea of the American Dream through the uniquely European lens of director Emir Kusturica.
8. Donnie Brasco
Under the alias of Donnie Brasco, F.B.I. agent Joe Pistone (Depp) infiltrates the Bonanno crime family, working alongside aging hitman Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino) in this gritty gangster drama. Lefty's life is falling apart, so he takes Donnie under his wing and hopes to train him not to make the same mistakes. But the further Donnie gets into the criminal organization, the more it begins to impact his own life, as the lines between undercover agent and gangster become increasingly blurred.
With a stellar cast that also includes Michael Madsen, "Donnie Brasco" is a stark exploration of what it is like to play both sides in the world of organized crime, and the delicate power balances that can be the difference between life or death. Based on the 1988 book "Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia" by the real Joe Pistone, the film went on to be nominated for an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
7. Platoon
Orion Pictures
While Johnny Depp's part in Oliver Stone's Vietnam war epic "Platoon" is small, it is nonetheless significant. He plays the character of Lerner, assigned to the company to act as an interpreter. With the language of violence spoken so frequently in this brutal film, he is crucial in the sense that he is one of the few who can actually talk to and understand the other side.
More than anything, the baby-faced Depp is a reminder of just how young these soldiers were, and while he does make it out alive, there are many that don't, a harsh reminder of the impact of the Vietnam War. The film itself received huge acclaim and was nominated for eight Oscars, winning four of them, including best director for Stone, and the coveted best picture award.
6. A Nightmare On Elm Street
While it has spawned numerous sequels, spin-offs, and remakes, nothing compares to the original 1984 version of "A Nightmare On Elm Street" from legendary horror director Wes Craven. The film is also notable, of course, for being Johnny Depp's first-ever film role, playing Glen Lantz, one of the teenagers terrorized by the nightmarish Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund).
For a first role, it doesn't get much better than this — particularly as Glen is dispatched in a gloriously over-the-top way, making Depp's appearance even more memorable. The film was a massive success, making more than $25.5 million off a budget of just $1.2 million. More important than that is the legacy of "A Nightmare On Elm Street": The iconic Freddy Krueger made AFI's list of the 100 greatest villains, and in 2021 the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
5. What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Starring a young Johnny Depp as Gilbert and an even younger Leonardo DiCaprio as his brother Arnie, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" is a sentimental story about a young man's desire to have his own life, feeling trapped in his hometown. Gilbert is the main caregiver for both his brother Arnie, who is intellectually disabled, and his severely obese mother (Darlene Cates).
The relationship between Gilbert and Arnie is perhaps the most touching part of the film, and Depp and DiCaprio have a wonderfully believable brotherly dynamic. It is also refreshingly honest in depicting Gilbert's struggle, and while he is completely devoted to his brother, he also sometimes wishes he could be free of him. The performances in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" are incredibly sincere, and while Depp didn't receive a nod, DiCaprio picked up an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor at just 19 years old.
4. Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl
Almost 20 years into his film career, Depp landed arguably his most famous role as the swaggering swashbuckler Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's big-screen adaptation of one of their popular theme park rides. With its rousing score, swordfights, and a horde of undead pirates, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl" has everything you need from an epic blockbuster adventure.
The film proved to be a rollicking success, delighting audiences and critics alike, including Nick Schager for Slant Magazine who said, "Depp commands the screen." It was this commanding performance that earned Depp his first Oscar nomination for best actor, and while he didn't win, it marked the start of a very successful period for the actor as one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.
3. Rango
Often described as an acting chameleon, in the animated movie "Rango," Johnny Depp gets to voice an actual chameleon. He has a tremendous amount of fun playing a former pet undergoing an identity crisis when he winds up in the Old West town of Dirt. Just as the real-life creature can blend into its surroundings, Rango is adept at spinning yarns to acclimate himself, posturing as a brave hero who later finds his claims tested when he is appointed sheriff.
With references to classic Westerns such as "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly," and even an Easter Egg for "Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas," "Rango" often feels like a film that has more for adults than it does children. With just his voice, "Rango" really gives Depp a chance to create a character that feels like it could've only been played by him.
2. Edward Scissorhands
The first collaboration between Johnny Depp and Tim Burton is also one of their very best, in this dark and melancholic fairytale about embracing those who look different. "Edward Scissorhands" proved to be the start of a very profitable relationship for the duo, and gave Depp the chance he had been looking for to break away from the teen heartthrob roles he was being cast in after his star-making turn on the TV procedural "21 Jump Street."
Edward couldn't be further from some of Depp's other early roles, and while he does prove himself to be incredibly lovable, his outward appearance at least is a huge departure from his other 1990 film, "Cry-Baby." It demonstrated early in his career that he was a formidable talent, with a particular proficiency for playing dark and unusual characters. Depp's performance also impressed critics, including Marc Lee for The Telegraph, who said he was, "sensational in the lead role, summoning anxiety, melancholy, and innocence with heartbreaking conviction."
1. Ed Wood
Buena Vista Pictures
"Ed Wood" is one of those rare films that seems to work on every level, with Tim Burton playing homage to the kind of cinema he loves, and the strength and power of misfits. Considered by some to be the worst director of all time, Ed Wood made his movies with a fervent and giddy enthusiasm that Depp perfectly conveys.
In the wrong hands, "Ed Wood" could've been mocking in tone, but Burton's intent is to celebrate the director instead, and regardless of the quality of Wood's movies, the film is never sneering or condescending to him. Wood is a lively and eccentric character that is perfectly suited to Depp's talents. While it was considered to be a flop at the box office — something that seems oddly in keeping with the subject matter — "Ed Wood" was highly praised by critics, and it won two Oscars, including best supporting actor for Martin Landau's heartbreaking performance as Bela Lugosi.

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by Arthur Slade
Are you a murderer? She'll eat you. Are you a hitwoman with metal hands? She'll fight you. Do you like action and adventure vampire stories with a witty twist? Then you'll instantly love the complete collection of Amber Fang books. She's a librarian and an assassin and a vampire. And she loves her work. Whether it's tracking...
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Mission Clockwork 3: Empire of Ruins
Who dares look upon the God Face? While Modo has spent a quiet winter recovering from his adventure in the dark deeps, talk is swirling around London of ancient Egyptian ruins in the midst of the Australian rainforest. A temple bulges with riches but also contains danger: the infamous God Face. No one knows what the God Face is or...
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Mission Clockwork 4: Island of Doom
A journey into the heart of danger…In his greatest adventure, shape-shifting, masked spy Modo has a much more personal quest: to find his parents before the Clockwork Guild does. There is something in their blood--his blood!--that his enemies want to use to create an unstoppable army. When the Clockwork Guild find Modo's parents first...
Mission Clockwork
He's the greatest spy of the Victorian era, but he's met his match... Almost since birth, Modo has been rigorously schooled as a secret agent. His master, a British Lord, took advantage of Modo's unique shape-shifting talents, training him to morph from his unsightly, hunchbacked-self into anyone he liked. When Modo is teamed up...
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Mission Clockwork 2: The Dark Deeps
There's danger hidden in the depths...Transforming his appearance and stealing documents from foreign embassies is all in a day's work for young Modo, an elite British secret agent. A trickier task is figuring out his relationship with the beautiful Octavia, his fellow spy.Their latest mission—to discover why ships are mysteriously...
Mission Clockwork Complete Boxed Set
He's the greatest spy of the Victorian era, but he's facing his greatest challenge... Get the complete collection of the bestselling Mission Clockwork series. It's a steampunk-powered, action-packed adventure featuring brilliant heroes and bloody brilliant villains. Almost since birth, Modo has been rigorously schooled as a secret...
The children were disappearing. And the worst thing about it? No one noticed A rainmaker brings rain to a drought-stricken town. The stranger amazes the townspeople with magic mirrors and bewitches the children with his beautiful butterfly. First, one child vanishes. Then another. And another. Only one young man sees through the...
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Flickers
Twin girls are born.First, their mother dies... Then their father... But the worst is yet to come...One twin is beautiful and becomes the biggest star in 1920s Hollywood. The second twin is ugly and not allowed to leave the estate of Mr. Cecil.He's the most famous director in the world. His dark, twisted movies are always a smash hit....
Dragon Assassin 1: Twin Fury
The emperor wants her dead. At least she has a dragon on her side. Carmen is days from graduation at assassin school. She's desperate to finish ahead of her twin brother and the rest of the class. They've been trained to hunt using giant black swans, but Carmen has discovered a dragon. All she has to do is climb on his back. One...
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Dragon Assassin 2: Shadow Hunter
A powerful dragon. A desperate assassin. And the empire is hunting them both. The betrayal was beyond imagining. And now Carmen has two things on her mind: survival and revenge. No, make that three. Because she cannot figure out exactly where she stands with the mighty dragon Brax. He is the most powerful creature she has ever had to...
Dragon Assassin 3: Dark Wings
Two daggers. One dragon. And a little help from friends. But will it be enough? Revenge is best served on dragon wings. Carmen has a plan to strike back at the traitors who destroyed her school. But first she has to trick one of the most powerful men in the history of the empire: The Executioner. And then she has to sneak her way into...
Dragon Assassin 4: Bitterwaters
Crossing the Bitterwaters is dangerous. Fulfilling her oath is twice as deadly. Will Carmen survive? She has promised her dragon that she will assassinate a target for him. But he won't name the person or thing he wants her to kill. And he keeps taking her further and further into the deadly land of Drachia, where dragons rule. And...
Dragon Assassin 5: Elder Magic
There are dragons to the left. There are dragons to the right. Where will Carmen turn? Imprisoned in the land of dragons, Carmen has no hope of escape. She needs an ally, but she can't trust any of the dragons. They are in a power struggle for the crown and see her as a simple pawn. It's a non-stop young adult adventure from...
Dragon Assassin 6: Royal Blood
The final battle in the world of dragons. There. Will. Be. Fire. Carmen is in a tight place. Several dragon clans want the crown. She just wants to save Brax. But will she have the strength and the wit to survive? It's a non-stop young adult adventure from best-selling author Arthur Slade. Perfect for fans of Dragon Riders of Pern...
Dragon Assassin (Dragon Assassin Omnibus Book 1)
Carmen wants to graduate. But the emperor wants her dead. Her classmates might, too. At least she has a dragon on her side. Carmen is days from graduation at assassin school. She's desperate to finish ahead of her twin brother and the rest of the class. They've been trained to hunt using giant black swans, but Carmen has discovered...
Dragon Assassin 2 (Dragon Assassin Omnibus)
A ruthless queen. An evil god. One brave teen must outwit them both. Fen, a simple villager, wakes one morning to discover that her hair has gone crimson: a sign she has been invested with wildmagic. This is a death sentence. Queen Servilia, the only person allowed to use magic, sends her soldiers to execute her. When the village is...
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Megiddo's Shadow
"That's the city of Megiddo. Armageddon will begin on the plains below." "Maybe it just did," Cheevers said. A novel that captures the harrowing and sometimes heartbreaking life of a soldier during World War One. Fueled by anger at the death of his brother, sixteen year old Edward enlists and abandons his father and their farm in...
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John Diefenbaker (Quest Biography Book 5)
At the age of nine, John Diefenbaker announced, "I'm going to be prime minister when I grow up." He never lost sight of his goal. Diefenbaker was prime minister of Canada from 1957-1963. He believed in social justice, opening up the North, and making things better for western farmers. Canadians responded to his campaign call to...
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Fairytale (Short Story)
A haunting short story about a young boy on the edge of growing up and a ghostly woman who offers him eternal life... About the Author: Arthur Slade was raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan and began writing at an early age. He has been writing fiction full time for fifteen years and is the author of...
Jolted
Newton Starkers has a problem: Lightning is attracted to him. For over two hundred years, nearly every member of the Starker family has died after being hit by lightning. Fourteen-year-old Newton Starker is the last of his line, except for his great-grandmother, Enid, a woman as friendly as a pickled wolverine. He's determined to...


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DNA Testing of Skeleton May Prove Christopher Columbus Was Really Portugese (Forbes – 1/19/2018)
But a recent historical theory suggests that Columbus was not born in Genoa, Italy, and rather was a Portuguese nobleman who adopted the name when he moved to Spain — and DNA from a skeleton might prove it.
Maryland's DNA Database Records its 6,000th hit (WMAR2 – 1/22/2018)
Earlier this month, scientists at the Maryland State Police Forensics Science Division forwarded information to detectives that the 6,000th positive DNA comparison through the use of Maryland's DNA database was connected to an open 2012 robbery.
New Firearms Analysis Quantifies Matches – But Still Not as Assured as DNA (Forensic Magazine – 1/23/2018)
A new study undertaken by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology proposes a new method of assessing 3-D topographical images of the minute tool marks left behind after a round is fired—and then mathematically understanding how likely one gun could be mistaken for another.
Forensic Researchers Find More Accurate Way to Estimate Age of Deceased (Science Daily – 1/23/2018)
Forensic researchers have found a more accurate way to assess an individual's age at death, based on the bone mineral density of the femur. The technique could be used to help identify human remains.
New DNA Database at Rutgers-Camden to Strengthen Forensic Science (EurekAlert! – 1/23/2018)
In analyzing DNA mixtures, scientists will often find partial matches, so part of the determination of whether a suspect contributed to an item of evidence depends on interpretations by forensic scientists.
The Project Research Openness for Validation with Empirical Data (PROVEDIt) database will help reduce the risk of misinterpreting the profile. The database is online at https://lftdi.camden.rutgers.edu/provedit.
Genetic Testing Might Have Just Explained Why Huskies' Eyes Can Be Blue (Slate – 1/23/2018)
Prospective blue-eyed puppies aside, the success of this first study, now in preprint, speaks to the approach's potential: Being able to crowdsource genotypic and phenotypic information can lead to key discoveries regarding not just eye color but also more complex traits, behaviors, and overall health.
Judging the Quality of Forensic Evidence (NIST – 1/25/2018)
Recently, our research group provided a short course on vapor sampling and characterization for 13 members of the judiciary. Unlike the kinds of presentations we usually give, this short course had all the components of a university-level program, complete with lectures, lab sessions and recitations.
Effect of Automated Methods on Forensic DNA Workflow Management
Analyzing History – Putting the Pieces Together One Run at a Time


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The Walden Soundscape
Sound Map
Go for a Walk or Sit by the Pond
Fall walk through Walden Woods around Walden Pond
Enjoy a walk in autumn around Walden Pond through the woods. Listen to the water below and the birds and planes above, the sound of the train rushing by and the highway traffic in the distance. It's all part of the soundscape in the Walden Woods! This video also pauses to look out at the pond so you can take in the scenery and see all of Walden's blue and green colors. Happy trails!
Sit by Walden Pond and Watch the Sunrise in Fall
Take a moment to sit by Walden Pond in the crisp fall morning and watch the mist slowly rising from the water as the sun comes up. Listen to the birds waking up in the dawn chorus, the grass whistling in the breeze, and the water lapping at the pond's edge. This video was recorded at dawn (around 7 a.m.) on October 18, 2017.
A Winter Walk around Walden Pond
You may wish to watch the video with your eyes open, or occasionally close your eyes and let your ears do the work. Immerse yourself in the quiet winter at Walden Pond. Listen for bird songs competing with neighboring traffic, leaves rustling in the wind, the distant voices of hikers on the trails, and, my favorite, at the end: the sound of a blue jay singing and flying up into the branches of a tree. The sounds and images for this stop-motion animated video were collected in early February 2017, just after a snow storm.
Spring Walk through Walden Woods around the Pond
The soundscape at Walden Pond includes more than the pond itself: it includes the surrounding woods, marsh grasses, and even the train tracks nearby. Listen to the dawn chorus in Walden Woods: hear all the morning song birds welcome the sunrise, the geese landing on the pond during their migration north, the squirrels in the leaves, the wind waving over the tops of branches, and the wings of a blue jay flying over the path. Notice the difference between winter and spring, how Walden comes alive after the snow thaws. The sounds and images for this stop-motion animated sound walk were taken just after dawn in May 2017.
Coming Soon: Summer Walk
The Walden Soundscape has been awarded the Digital Dissertation Award and Dewey Digital Teaching Award from the New Media Lab. This project would not have been possible without the Ralph Waldo Emerson Society's 2016 Research Grant, the New Media Lab, and the GC Digital Initiatives Provost's Digital Innovation Grants (2016-17, 2017-18) from the Graduate Center, CUNY. I am ever grateful for this funding and for the support of my adviser, Dr. Joan Richardson.


Protests were held outside the Annual General Meeting of British mining company GCM Resources on December 4th over the company's Phulbari coal mine in Bangladesh. The protests were held by UK solidarity groups the London Mining Network, Phulbari Solidarity Group, and the UK Committee to Protect Oil-Gas and Mineral Resources in Bangladesh.
Global Coal Management Resources (GCM) wants to bulldoze 12,000 acres of Bangladesh's most productive agricultural land and replace it with one of the world's largest open-pit coal mines. By their own account, they would forcibly displace 40,000 people in the Phulbari region, including at least 2,200 Indigenous people whose history in the area dates back 5,000 years. Seven UN human rights experts have called for an immediate halt to the project.
The General Assembly was marked by the absense of two of the company's directors, Guy Elliott and Dato' Md Wira Dani Bin Abdul Daim, who were recently appointed in June and October respectively. None of the board of directors on the board last year remain this year, and in February GCM Resources' executive Grahram Taggart resigned. The instability of the company was pointed out by a shareholder, who facetiously offered Michael Tang, the only director present for the meeting, a job painting his fence for the weekend, noting he might soon be out of a job.
The London Mining Network owns shares of GCM and was able to lobby the company from the insde through proxies. Visit their website to read Richard Solly's blog on the meeting.
Follow @Phulbari_News on Twitter for live updates on the fight to stop the Phulbari Coal Mine.
See Cultural Survival's campaign Bangladesh: Ban Coal Mine, Save Forests and Farm. TAKE ACTION to make sure the Bangaldesh government continues to deny GCM their required permits.


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Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Effects of Interferon Lambda in the Skin
Primary Mentor
Helen Lazear, PhD
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology
Mentor Team
Victoria Baxter, DVM, PhD, DACLAM
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Biocontainment Veterinarian and Head of Animal Health Surveillance, Division of Comparative Medicine
Hannah Atkins, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Veterinary Pathologist
Zhi Liu, PhD
Professor, Dept. of Dermatology
Description of Potential Research Projects
Dysregulation of the cutaneous barrier is a key feature of dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis, also called eczema. Atopic dermatitis patients are susceptible to severe skin infections, including with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) (eczema herpeticum). Type III interferons (IFN-λ) provide front-line protection at anatomic barriers, controlling infections locally and minimizing inflammatory immune pathology, but the effects of IFN-λ at the skin barrier have not been studied extensively. We found that mice lacking IFN-λ signaling (Ifnlr1-/-) developed more severe HSV-1 skin infection compared to wild-type mice; ongoing work in our lab seeks to define the IFN-λ dependent mechanisms that limit HSV-1 replication and skin disease, using conditional knockout mice that lack IFN-λ signaling in specific cell types.
In addition to its antiviral effects, we hypothesize that IFN-λ signaling in keratinocytes strengthens the epithelial barrier and limits the inflammatory pathology of atopic dermatitis. In this project, we will evaluate atopic dermatitis disease in WT and Ifnlr1-/- mice and define the IFN-λ-responsive cell types that limit atopic dermatitis disease. We will evaluate skin barrier permeability in Ifnlr1-/- mice using in vivo permeability assays and in primary keratinocytes. We will evaluate the severity of HSV-1 skin infection in mice with atopic dermatitis, and the ability of IFN-λ to ameliorate HSV-1 pathogenesis in the context eczema herpeticum. This project also would provide an opportunity to investigate the effects of IFN-λ in the context of other skin pathologies or to extend these observations into other animal models of skin inflammation or skin infections.
The fellow will have the opportunity to engage with the extensive and supportive training environment in the UNC Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Lazear Laboratory. In addition to regular interactions with outstanding colleagues and collaborators, M&I Department activities include a weekly seminar with invited faculty speakers, and weekly work-in-progress seminars where students and postdocs present their research. The fellow also will have access to the UNC Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, which offers a variety of services to enhance, support, and promote postdoctoral training and help to prepare postdoctoral scholars for successful research careers. The fellow will have the opportunity to present their work at local and national meetings and to work with the primary mentor to develop manuscript and grant writing skills. In addition to engaging with the virology and immunology research of the Lazear Lab, the fellow will also have opportunities to engage with a team of veterinary pathologists and lab animal veterinarians through the Division of Comparative Medicine.
Applicants who are completing residency training in Veterinary Dermatology or Lab Animal Medicine are encouraged to contact the primary mentor to discuss a full application. Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents for support through this NIH-funded opportunity.


San Francisco is known for many things, but ice skating is not necessarily one of them. During the holidays, "pop-up" ice rinks appear at Union Square and the Embarcadero Center. And there is one permanent rink at Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center in downtown.
During the 1960s, there were five permanent ice rinks within the City limits: The San Francisco Ice Arena on 48th Avenue; Legg's School of Ice Skating, first on Ocean Avenue, then starting in 1960 at the Jack Tar Hotel, then a rink on 11th Street near Market; and Sutro's, opened in 1896 as a series of "baths" or swimming pools at Lands End near Ocean Beach. One pool was transformed into an ice skating rink in 1937. Sadly, the entire Sutro's complex burned to the ground in 1966.


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K #7
College: Clemson
Height: 6'3" Weight: 200lb
DOB: 02-26-1991 Exp: 6
AActive
vs. BUF: #11 vs opposing K - 6.94 FPA
Bye Week4 Rank22 Season Proj. Pts111.88 ADP150.63 % Owned3.8
1 DAL
6 - - 2 - - 12.00
2 @ATL
4 Bye 1 - - 1 - - 4.00
5 NYG
2 - - 1 - - 5.00
8 BAL
2 - 1 1 - - 8.00
12 SEA
13 @TB
15 NO
16 ATL
1 - - - - 1 6.00
17 @NO
3 - 1 - - 1 11.00
1 BUF
2 CLE
3 @NE
8 @JAX
11 @WAS
12 OAK
13 @CIN
15 @BAL
16 PIT
17 @BUF
1 DAL,
2 @ATL,
5 NYG,
8 BAL,
12 SEA,
13 @TB,
15 NO,
16 ATL,
17 @NO,
1 BUF,
2 CLE,
3 @NE,
8 @JAX,
11 @WAS,
12 OAK,
13 @CIN,
15 @BAL,
16 PIT,
17 @BUF,
Rejoins Jets after Myers leaves
Catanzaro is signing a one-year contract with the Jets, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: The Jets wasted no time finding a replacement for Jason Myers, who signed a multi-year deal with Seattle earlier in the week. Catanzaro converted 25 of 30 field-goal attempts (83.3 percent) and each of his 29 PAT tries during his first stint with the Jets in 2017, but he was cut by the Buccaneers this past November after missing four field goals and four extra points in nine games. The 28-year-old kicker did bounce back in a late-season stint with the Panthers, and he still owns a respectable…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 15 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
Almost perfect as Panther
Catanzaro played the final four games of the 2018 regular season with the Panthers, making all five of his field-goal attempts and seven of his eight extra-point tries en route to 22 points.
Analysis: Catanzaro began the season with the division-rival Buccaneers, making 11 of 15 field goals and 23 of 27 extra points in nine games prior to being released. He wasn't out of work long, however, as a knee injury to Graham Gano caused Carolina to call. To his credit, Catanzaro made the most of his opportunity, knocking in a couple of kicks from 50-plus yards in his short stint. Although Gano is not expected to require surgery this offseason, Catanzaro surely did enough to garner interest elsewhere…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 9 at 6:15pm by Rotowire.com
Hits field goal, extra point
Catanzaro connected on a 50-yard field goal and an extra point during Sunday's 24-10 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Sunday's 50-yarder was just Catanzaro's second field goal of 40 yards or beyond this season. Not only has the veteran kicker been limited to mostly shorter field goals this season, but he hasn't been used much at all as of late. In his last five games, Catanzaro has attempted just six field goals -- connecting on four of them. He and the Panthers face off against the Saints to end the season, a team that held Catanzaro to just a single extra-point attempt in Week 15.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 6:20pm by Rotowire.com
Gets two more weeks
Catanzaro will kick for the Panthers over the final two games of the regular season, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Graham Gano (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, leaving the kicking job in Catanzaro's hands for the next two weeks. There isn't as much upside for the Carolina kicking game these days with Taylor Heinicke replacing Cam Newton (shoulder) at quarterback, though matchups with shootout-happy offenses in the Falcons and Saints at least offer some potential for the Panthers to put up points.
Has opportunities limited
Catanzaro did not attempt a field goal but made his lone extra-point try in Monday night's 12-9 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Catanzaro again filled in for Graham Gano (knee), and although he did all that was asked of him, his impact hardly registered on the fantasy radar. His value remains elevated as long as Gano is out, but if quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) and the offense continue to struggle, Catanzaro's scoring opportunities could remain relatively limited.
Will kick in Week 15
Catanzaro will get the start with Graham Gano (knee) ruled out for Monday's contest, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Catanzaro made both of his field-goal attempts and extra-point attempts in the loss Sunday to the Browns, while the Saints in a road game present a more difficult scoring challenge for the Panthers.
Published: Sat, Dec 15 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
Perfect in debut
Catanzaro made both his field-goal attempts and extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Catanzaro converted from 30 and 34 yards on his respective field goals during his Panthers debut. His unblemished performance should help Carolina's comfort level while fellow kicker Graham Gano's (knee) upcoming status remains uncertain.
Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
Handling kicking duties in Week 14
Catanzaro will serve as Carolina's kicker in Sunday's game against the Browns with Graham Gano (knee) ruled out for the contest, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Catanzaro will be pressed into action immediately after the Panthers signed him to the roster earlier Friday. Per Max Henson of the Panthers' official site, coach Ron Rivera relayed that Gano is dealing with a sore (left) plant knee that could threaten the kicker's status beyond Week 14, so Catanzaro will presumably remain on the roster until there's no longer any concern about Gano's health. Catanzaro previously spent time with the Buccaneers this season, knocking down 11 of 15 field-goal…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
Joins Carolina
Catanzaro signed a contract with the Panthers on Friday, Max Henson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Graham Gano is dealing with a knee injury that has apparently jeopardized his availability for Sunday's game in Cleveland, prompting Carolina to bring in Catanzaro as an insurance option. Catanzaro opened the season as Tampa Bay's kicker and converted 11 of 15 field-goal tries and 23 of 27 extra-point attempts before being let go last month. The Panthers should provide an update on Gano's status at some point prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. EST kickoff, at which point it will be known whether…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 7:49am by Rotowire.com
Cut by Buccaneers
The Buccaneers released Catanzaro on Monday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Bucs reached their breaking point with Catanzaro following Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Redskins. If his two missed field goals had instead gone through the uprights, the offense would have been in a position for a fourth-quarter comeback. Catanzaro ends his time in Tampa Bay 11-for-15 on field-goal attempts and 23-for-27 on point-after tries. The Buccaneers haven't pegged a replacement, but Cairo Santos and Sam Ficken both worked out for the team within the last month.
Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
Key misses in Week 10 loss
Catanzaro missed field-goal attempts of 30 and 48 yards wide right and made a 33-yarder in the Buccaneers' 16-3 loss to the Redskins on Sunday. He did not attempt any extra points.
Analysis: The veteran kicker's misses were part of a continually deflating afternoon for the Bucs offense. Catanzaro's 30-yard misfire was particularly noteworthy for both its short distance and the fact it squandered a 13-play, 63-yard march that consumed 6:37 off the clock in the late first quarter and early second. Catanzaro has now hit just 73.3 percent of his field-goal attempts, and he's 0-for-3 from a 40-49-yard distance. Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports that the Bucs worked out both Cairo Santos…read more
No field-goal attempts in loss
Catanzaro did not see any field-goal opportunities and nailed all four of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 42-28 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Catanzaro's scoring opportunities were capped, but he at least was perfect on his point-after attempts for the fourth time this season. The veteran kicker sports 83.3 - and 85.2-percent success rates on field goals and extra points, respectively, and he should continue drawing plenty of chances to rack up fantasy production given the Buccaneers' typically prolific offense.
Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
Kamara effortlessly breaks loose for huge 50-yard kickoff returnMon, Dec 17 at 7:04pm
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara runs 50 yards on a kick return.
Chandler Catanzaro misses 30-yard field goal attemptSun, Nov 11 at 11:29am
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chandler Catanzaro misses a 30-yard field goal attempt.
Browns vs. Buccaneers highlights | Week 7Sun, Oct 21 at 5:39pm
Watch the highlights from the Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 of the 2018 NFL season.
Baker can't believe Catanzaro's game-winning kickSun, Oct 21 at 3:22pm
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield can't believe Chandler Catanzaro's game-winning kick.
Chandler Catanzaro misses 40-yard would-be game-winning FGSun, Oct 21 at 1:44pm
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chandler Catanzaro misses 40-yard field goal that would have won the game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.
Kickers struggle in the clutch in Week 2Sun, Sep 16 at 8:27pm
Wide right, wide left, blocked and doink. Those aren't words kickers like to hear. But a few struggled in Week 2 of NFL action.
Kay Adams: Chandler Catanzaro will end the kicking curse in Tampa BayWed, Mar 21 at 8:22am
NFL Network's Kay Adams explains why the Buccaneers signing kicker Chandler Catanzaro was a sneaky free agent deal.
Jets players react to the thermometer showing freezing temps in FoxboroughSun, Dec 31 at 10:09am
New York Jets players react to the cold temperatures before heading out to play against the New England Patriots.
Top plays of Sunday | Week 16Sun, Dec 24 at 5:57pm
The NFL was busy on Christmas Eve with Week 16 action. Here is a look at the top plays from Sunday.
Chargers vs. Jets highlights | Week 16Sun, Dec 24 at 2:08pm
Watch to see the best plays in the Week 16 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New York Jets.
Chandler Catanzaro
K #7 NYJ | Owner: FA


New Zealand is a relatively young country, but it's been around long enough for plenty of changes to have taken place. Since we missed the Auckland Heritage Festival recently, we indulged our sudden interest in local history by making a trip out to the Howick Historical Village, to see how things were in the 1800s.
The village is a "living history museum" consisting of original colonial buildings as well as replica structures, designed to let visitors experience life in a fencible settlement. Communities like this were made up of retired British soldiers and their families, who arrived between 1847-1854 to protect Auckland from possible attack. They settled not only in Howick, but also in Panmure, Otahuhu, and Onehunga.
Although the focus of the museum is not particularly on food, there are still plenty of food-related points of interest, as you can see below.
The buildings range from large homesteads to little cottages (to a replica tent), and you can see what the kitchen and dinings areas were like in some of them. They may be lit by electric lights rather than candles these days, but the items in the rooms still paint a fascinating picture of of the past.
Both the kitchens and the dining rooms had a fireplace, which I imagined the families would huddle around for warmth.
Small part of herb garden.
In another garden area, we saw tobacco and broccoli being grown, not to mention sugar cane and pomelo.
In other areas of the museum, we came across old millstones from Partington's, as well as an outdoor bread oven.
Given how long it took for us to drive out to Howick, it must have been an absolutely epic journey for farmers to take their wheat in to town. I also had no idea that Auckland had flour mills in the central city and surrounding suburbs, but suddenly a street named Windmill Road makes a lot more sense.
In George Sommerville's Cowshed and Creamery (built in the 1860s), we found old milk cans, milking stools, and a cheese press.
George Sommerville's Cowshed and Creamery.
There were lots of random facts scattered throughout the museum. It was really interesting walking through the old schools, churches and stores, and I was surprised to find multi-coloured Indian corn was eaten.
All in all, our visit to the Howick Historical Village was highly informative. Looking at the various old buildings is fun in itself, but if you are interested in history, you can spend a lot of time reading about the lives of the individual occupants and looking at the exhibits in detail too. If you time it right, you could also combine this with checking out the Saturday Howick Village Market.
Looks like a great trip -I love going to museums and historical towns. The herb garden looks super interesting -I've only come across those species in fantasy novels before!
I was surprised by all the herbs there too - I wonder if people commonly grew all that back then, or whether it's more of a hobbyist thing. I didn't realise people grew wheat and tobacco in Auckland as well!
This place looks interesting! I only just checked out the markets for the first time the other weekend and came home with some great produce for dinner. We were also pretty impressed with the cafes in the not-historical village.