There's a popular new segment springing up. Compact SUVs are a hot commodity, suiting buyers who want the efficiency of a passenger car and the function of an SUV. Ford has released an all-new model that fits those car shoppers perfectly, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. Its name tells you what it's all about: economical and fun to drive, and obviously, built Ford tough. You can find the all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport in Port Alberni at Van Isle Ford Sales.
It's a new model for Ford, and it comes at the perfect time. The 2018 Ford EcoSport arrives just as the compact SUV market is heating up. There are four trim levels to choose from – S, SE, Titanium, and SES – meaning you'll get the right fit for your needs. It has attitude too, available in 10 popular and bold colours including Canyon Ridge, Ruby Red, and Blue Candy.
Because it's meant to be an efficient alternative to a midsize SUV, the Ford EcoSport has two economical engine options. And making it more versatile than a compact car is a spacious interior and available Intelligent AWD.
When you sit in the 2018 Ford EcoSport, you'll forget it's classified as a compact anything. The Ford EcoSport feels open and airy with amazing visibility all around. The SE, SES, and Titanium trims are equipped with a power moonroof for even more natural light and fresh air.
There's room for up to five people inside the 2018 Ford EcoSport's cabin along with nearly 21 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seat. Or, if you need to haul more cargo, fold down the rear seat and open up 50 cu. ft. of carrying capacity. How's that for a 'compact SUV'?
With four different trim levels, there's one that has everything on your wants and needs list. Standard equipment for the 2018 Ford EcoSport includes sport fabric upholstery with bucket front seats, rearview camera, air conditioning, and SYNC with a 4.2-inch display.
Stepping up to the SE trim includes SYNC 3 connectivity with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Reverse Sensing System, heated front cloth seats with 6-way power adjustment, and a power moonroof. The EcoSport Titanium and SES trims add B&O PLAY Premium Audio, leather-trimmed seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, SYNC Connect, a Wi-Fi hotspot, voice-activated navigation, and more.
Driving has to be fun, and the Ford EcoSport makes sure it is. The 2018 Ford EcoSport has two sporty options available.
On all Ford EcoSport S, SE, and Titanium trims, Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost inline-three is used. It makes 123 horsepower and is paired with a smooth and efficient 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
On the Ford EcoSport SES, the game changes. You'll find the 166-hp 2.0-liter Ti-VCT four-cylinder under the hood, along with the same 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. It's paired with Ford's Intelligent AWD system, making short work of dicey road conditions.
The all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport is the right combination of function and sport. If you're looking for a compact SUV that is efficient and fun to drive, check out the new Ford EcoSport at your local Ford dealer in Port Alberny, BC, Van Isle Ford.


A health care industry group on Thursday launched a digital ad campaign against "Medicare for all," as health care companies ramp up their efforts to fight the idea gaining ground on the left.
The group behind the ad is the Partnership for America's Health Care Future, whose members include major industry players such as America's Health Insurance Plans and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, who last year came together to form the group to fight Medicare for all.
The video is part of a five-figure ad buy over the next three weeks, as part of a larger six-figure effort that will continue through the year, the group said.
"Medicare for all will mean more politics in health care and will eliminate choice for all Americans," the ad states.
The group instead calls for a plan to "improve what's working and fix what's broken" in the current system.
Supporters of Medicare for all are ramping up their efforts now that Democrats have taken control of the House and have the opportunity to hold hearings on the idea. The plan has no path to passing the Republican-controlled Senate, but 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are also embracing the idea.


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The Matinee '20 August 26
Published on August 26, 2020 February 4, 2021 by The Revue (Staff)
Like a fever dream, The Matinee '20 August 26 edition astounds with eight songs that span multiple genres and eras. Some tunes will take you to the future, others are grounded in the present, while some will transport you back in time. All this sounds like the perfect Hump Day playlist if you ask us.
Sad13 – "Hysterical" (Philadelphia, USA)
RIYL: Locate S,1; Of Montreal; Diet Cig
Anyone who has watched Sadie Dupuis' evolution will recognize her career parallels with Gwen Stefani's. Nearly a decade ago she was fronting a bold and intelligent indie-rock band in Speedy Ortiz. In the past three years, however, Dupuis has channeled her energies into her solo project, Sad13, which delves more into the pop and pop-rock genres. Whereas the No Doubt frontwoman wandered into the mainstream circuit, Dupuis continues to swim in indie waters where she can push her creative bounds and release music that still astounds. And astound is exactly what she does with "Hysterical".
The song is a glistening piece of alt-synthpop that meanders in unexpected directions. Just when you expect the track to explode into a buzzing anthem, Dupuis reels the track in and turns it into a wondrous, hypnotic, trippy experience.
This is just one side of Dupuis' artistry. The other is her songwriting, which is a combination of biting social commentary and poetic allegory. She focuses on the recent trend of comedians attacking "counter" and "woke" culture as if they live a different reality from the rest. Although we should find ways to laugh in these times, there are boundaries that are too often crossed. She isn't alone in this belief, as comedians Kate Banford (co-founder of Philly's Good Good Comedy) and Jamie Loftus (Robot Chicken) wrote and directed the video that features Mitra Jouhari (Three Busy Debras) and Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place).
Sad13's sophomore album, Haunted Painting, is out September 25th on Wax Nine Records. Pre-orders are available here and Bandcamp.
Fenne Lily – "Solipsism" (Bristol, England)
RIYL: TORRES, Lucy Dacus, Rosie Carney
This year alone a long-time favorite of ours, Fenne Lily, has taken us to "Berlin" and introduced us to her state of "Alapathy", which are both featured her highly anticipated new album, BREACH. These tracks followed stand-alone numbers "Hypochondriac" and "To Be A Woman Pt. 2". And if these two outstanding songs are not on the LP, then the record surely will be remarkable, and her latest tune only fuels expectations.
Get ready to be taken on the most intoxicating, merry-go-round experience you'll have all week with "Solipsism". Unlike "Alapathy" (a word which Lily concocted), solipsism is the theory that the self is all that can exist. In other words, it is the state of mind in which our own realities define what is real and actual (i.e., living in a bubble or within our own little box). This perspective is further heightened in these social media-driven times, where identifying what is real and not becomes even more difficult. Lily brilliantly captures the conflicting emotions in the song and video. Lo-fi indie rock meshes with touches of Americana, and the combination heightens our senses that parallel universes could possibly exist. Then add in her stunning, smoky vocals that provide a contrast to the fuzzy guitar line, and we realize anything is possible. Or maybe, we're the ones on the outside looking in:
"All these people walk so slow
Do they know something I don't?
Focus on a foreign feeling
Unashamed and unappealing"
BREACH arrives September 18th on Dead Oceans. Pre-order links are available here.
Grace Gillespie – "Your God's Within" (London, England)
RIYL: Aldous Harding, Steady Holiday, Amanda Palmer
After sharing the darkly tantalizing "HUH" and "Empty in the Capital", Grace Gillespie has established herself as a modern-day fable writer. She's closer to Aesop, the Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen than Katy Perry or Beyoncé. In other words, her music is brilliantly imaginative and visually striking. In time she will receive the recognition she deserves and be applauded for her creativity. For now, those in the know will appreciate her songwriting talents and get lost in the fantasy majesty of songs like "Your God's Within".
Even more subdued than the previous two singles, "Your God's Within" still is beautifully haunting. The quietness of the melody – featuring a piano, an acoustic guitar, and feathery drums – creates an atmosphere full of suspense, agony, and wonder. Gillespie's soft vocals and gripping story, however, are the showstoppers. She narrates another person's confrontations with an invisible enemy that eats away at her mind and soul. Anxiety overwhelms her to the point where she needs to remind herself to "breathe in, breathe out". The cure, though, is not found in a pill or on a leather couch in a dimly lit room. Instead, maybe all she needs to do is "scream and let it out".
This brilliant single is from Gillespie's forthcoming EP, which is expected in November.
IRESS – "Nest" (Los Angeles, USA)
Nest by Iress
RIYL: Concrete Blonde, Chelsea Wolfe (acoustic), Emma Ruth Rundle
Be warned before you press play on the latest from Los Angeles-based rock outfit IRESS: "Nest" is melodic quicksand that will hold you fast and refuse to let go. On the first spin you will find yourself enchanted by their reverb-laden brand of post-rock. The effect is immediate: within seconds you are powerless to resist, quickly succumbing to their intoxicating allure. With that warning in mind, proceed and prepare to be wowed.
So what makes "Nest" a standout from other tracks that hover in that sweet spot of rock genre overlap? The secret lies in some kind of musical magic that we have not heard in some time. IRESS pair haunting vocals that evoke early '90s legends Concrete Blonde and rising star Emma Ruth Rundle with expertly crafted layers of lush instrumentation. Frontwoman Michelle Malley's delivery of each note is unhurried, allowing the listener to savor every passing moment. This atmospheric reverie begs you to listen with closed eyes. In return, IRESS reward you with a blissful fever dream you won't want to wake up from.
The band's new album, Flaw, arrives September 18th. Pre-order it on Bandcamp and get this song plus two others ("Shamed" and "Underneath") immediately.
IRESS are: Michelle Malley (vocals, guitar), Alex Moreno (lead guitar), Michael Maldonado (bass), and Glenn Chu (drums).
PORTS – "Reading in the Dark" (somewhere in Northern Ireland)
RIYL: 'Neon Bible'-era Arcade Fire, Belle and Sebastian, The Head and the Heart
In these dog days of a summer that we barely knew, every day seems like hump day. Every day seems like a puzzle (if not a cruel riddle) where we attempt to make sense of the chaos and discord. It seems society has collectively gone off the rails, and we have no idea how to get back on track. In the process, we try to articulate our emotions yet words fail us. Can any words capture our global predicament? We don't have them, but Northern Ireland quartet PORTS do as revealed on their outstanding new single, "Reading in the Dark".
Not coincidentally, Steven McCool (bass/vocals), Mark O'Doherty (drums), Ryan Griffiths (guitar), and Conor Mason (piano) wrote and recorded the track during their own isolation. Like most of us, they sat in their own homes trying to solve this meandering riddle. Instead of finding answers, they found inspiration. Instead of creating a song to mimic our experiences, they opted to go even more surreal. The orchestral indie art-rock approach is reminiscent of Arcade Fire during their Neon Bible era, as keys and an organ filter through a trembling guitar and stuttering rhythms. McCool's voice even has the gentle flair of Win Butler with the lyrics to match. With Julie McLarnon on backing vocals, he calmly captures our reality with the following words:
"Reading in the dark
Doesn't make much sense
We lost our way
Maybe in time our eyes will adjust"
The band's sophomore album is expected later this year. Here's hoping it captures these times because someone needs to chronicle them.
PONY – "WebMd" (Toronto, Canada)
RIYL: Charly Bliss, Tired Lion, No Doubt
While we pride ourselves on highlighting the music of up-and-coming indie bands and artists, a few will fly under our own radar. We usually feature them after a few weeks or months, but seldom does it take years for us to shine the spotlight. In the case of the Sam Bielanski-led project, PONY, we are more than six years behind. Clearly we weren't paying close enough attention to the band's anthemic brand of grunge-pop, which is right out of the late '90s when bands like No Doubt and The Donnas were causing teenagers and twentysomethings to temporarily lose their hearing as they danced their way into a sweaty mess. If you're too young to remember such days, then let "WebMd" be your introduction to this great period in music.
From the thundering bass, the pummeling percussion, the hammering guitars, and Bielanski's cool vocals and rip-roaring lyrics, the song is liberating. It will unleash the idealist child in you, where you may want to dance like there's no tomorrow or pretend to be the next great rock star as you throw down windmills on your air guitar. Or maybe you'll be motivated by Bielanski's empowering words where she politely tells the jerks and betrayers that she doesn't need anyone to make her feel good about herself. We all could take something from her words, particularly:
"I crack a smile
It's the first that I have in a while
It's just for me
Smiling for you is so exhausting
I got caught up putting you before me
I'm so embarrassed I got lost inside your mess"
This rambunctious single is out on Take This To Heart Records.
Tunng – "A Million Colors" (London, England)
RIYL: Sufjan Stevens, Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof, The Radio Dept.
One thing we admire most about Tunng is their nonconformist approach. Where most mainstream artists announce a new album with a radio-friendly lead single and perhaps a flashy video, the London-based collective espouse a grander scheme. Their upcoming album, Tunng Presents…DEAD CLUB, will be paired with a podcast that examines topics such as death and grief, philosophy, science, and more. The entire project speaks to the band's longstanding tradition of making art in their own unique way. That style is showcased splendidly on the album's first single, "A Million Colours."
This four-minute journey is a kaleidoscopic symphony of sound. Its bright, whimsical passages are uplifting and instantly addictive. A jaunty tempo for the first half buoys your spirits, marked by warm, dreamy tones that Sufjan Stevens is known for. Those pop tones morph into something bolder, almost Arcade Fire-esque, around the 2:40 mark but soon dissolve back into the dreamy-hued palette.
If this is your introduction to Tunng, now is the perfect time to dive deep into their artistry that spans 15 years. Then mark your calendar for November 6th when DEAD CLUB the album arrives November 6 via Full Time Hobby. You can pre-order it from these links. The podcast launches on September 1st with a promo available now on Spotify.
Tunng are Mike Lindsay (vocals, guitar), Becky Jacobs (vocals, synths), Martin Smith (keys), Ashley Bates (guitar, banjo), and Phil Winter (percussion, keys/piano).
The Reds, Pinks and Purples – "Last Summer In A Rented Room" (San Francisco, USA)
RIYL: Duster, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Red House Painters, early Slowdive
If you do an internet search on The Reds, Pinks and Purples band, you will find massive applause for Glenn Donaldson's debut album, Anxiety Art. Needless to say, the record flew under the radar, including our own. Maybe the veteran musician's anonymity changes on October 2nd, which is when his sophomore album, You Might Be Happy Someday, will be released on Tough Love Records. Or maybe his situation changes sooner than that, especially after people hear "Last Summer In A Rented Room".
For people who grew up in the '90s during the peak of the shoegaze and sadcore eras, this song will take you back to those memory-filled days. Donaldson's soft, endearing vocals immediately grab you, and he wistfully sings about a time of innocence and limitless freedom. Now everyday is a struggle, and finding motivation to even get out of bed has become a chore. Although his lyrics capture a downtrodden reality, the music will lift your soul. The dreamy, shoegaze guitar and the stuttering rhythms are pure bliss. Together they cause momentary breathlessness that warms your soul. While the outside world may keep you down, this sublime melody may be the motivation you need to get on that bus, head to the sea, and breathe the fresh air again.
Pre-orders and pre-saves for You Might Be Happy Someday are available here and Bandcamp.
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MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Obvious Child
This week's top pick is an unlikely comedy about a very serious topic. That topic is abortion and it's what Donna Stern (Jenny Slate) wants in "Obvious Child", the feature debut of Gillian Robespierre. Well-received at Sundance, this wonderful little film is a fine example of how to approach controversial topics with humour.
The film's protagonist is a young 20-something who works as a stand-up comedian at small bar in New York City. When we meet her, she's about to face crushing news as her boyfriend dumps her to be with another woman. Devastated by the news, she wallows in self-pity which affects her life and her performances on stage. Things take a turn for the better however, when she meets a handsome man after an especially embarrassing comedy routine. Charmed by this eligible bachelor, she ends up going home with him for a one-night stand. During all the fun times however, they forget to use a condom, leading to the crisis that forms the core of the story. Determined to have an abortion, Donna soon finds that the prospect brings up various issues including her strained relationship with her mom, her self-confidence and her future.
Donna is effectively having a minor existential crisis, but the film isn't so concerned with its gloomy ramifications. Robespierre's script is as witty as Donna herself, favouring light-hearted silliness over painful self-reflection (though it does engage with deeper issues when necessary). It's a combination of Annie's self-deprecation ("Bridesmaids"), Frances' quirky aimlessness ("Frances Ha") and Hannah's crude honesty (HBO's "Girls) that works surprisingly well. If you're a fan of any of those films/series then you'll likely find some appeal in this.
As with those female-centric comedies, Slate's breakthrough performance seems to claim as much authorship of the material as the writer/director. Audiences may remember her from her minor supporting roles on TV but this is the first time we really get to see what she can do. This freewheeling script proves to be the perfect fit for her as she nails the role. She's hilarious and very endearing.
There's no doubt that Slate's performance is what makes this film so special. There's one scene in particular that shows her deft understanding of the material, where her character uses a stand-up routine as both personal confession and social commentary on the unfair stigma placed on women who have abortions. It's hard to think of many actresses who would be able to pull off the comic timing and engaging candor it requires.
Familiar comedy tropes may form the basic framework of "Obvious Child", but it's a film that succeeds on its own terms. It's an entertaining, funny acting showcase that just happens to have serious issues on its mind. I'm sure you'll be craving more Jenny Slate after watching it.
Labels: MOVIE OF THE WEEK, review
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: 8 Mile
When it was announced back in 2002 that Eminem was set to star in a loosely autobiographical film called "8 Mile", I must admit that I dismissed it as a vanity project. With no acting experience to speak of, I assumed it was just a way to take advantage of his highly popular music career. Even after hearing positive reviews, I still avoided the film for many years. You can therefore understand how taken aback I was to find out that the film is actually rather excellent.
"8 Mile" is the story of a young white rapper named Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith (Eminem), trying to make a name for himself in Detroit's underground scene. The title refers to 8 Mile Road, a dividing line between the urban city area and the more affluent suburbs. As is the case with gentrification, it results in racial separation with the inner city becoming predominantly populated by minorities. There are exceptions to the rule however, as is the case with our protagonist's blue-collar white family. Living with his unemployed single mom in her trailer, B-Rabbit comes to the realization that he has to find a way out.
When we're first introduced to B-Rabbit, he's preparing for a rap battle hosted by his close friend David "Future" Porter (Mekhi Phifer). Warming up in sweats, he could be easily mistaken for a fight. He seems confident until we realize his true nature - he has crippling stage fright. Puking over himself due to nerves, it's no surprise when he chokes in front of the hostile audience. Quickly losing his all-important respect, it seems like his journey to success has been curtailed before it began.
These ideas of fear and respect are explored quite well in the subsequent plot. Much of that is due to Eminem's impressive performance in the lead role. Showing the intuition of veteran actors, he nails the character's frustrations, passion and oppressive fear. I believed every word and gesture. The script makes him work hard too, refusing to allow him to hide behind his well-known musical talent. Despite its main thrust of a budding music career, screenwriter Scott Silver makes a smart decision to avoid musical territory. As such, it allows Eminem to flex his acting muscles through subplots involving romance and domestic drama.
There are numerous other examples that illustrate how shrewd Silver's script is. Take for instance, the rapport between B-Rabbit and his slacker friends. They often discuss their dreams for the future, with the main goal of acquiring wealth and the female attention it brings. They have a clear objective but no actual strategy to achieve it. This trend of "plans without planning" is an unfortunate attitude that plagues many young people in poor neighbourhoods (and even others who are more fortunate). They often lack the means the pursue their goals but they are also influenced by a society that suppresses their ambition. It all relates to that theme of fear, a throughline that is evident in nearly all the film's characters. It's a fear of failure, fear of disappointment and most significantly, it's a fear of the hard work it takes to gain a better life.
Curtis Hanson's directing and technical detailing is also quite deft. In approaching the theme of earning respect within the rap community, he does a great job visualizing the extreme pressure of B-Rabbit's white infringement into a black world. The rap battle scenes make this particularly vivid, with the tight framing emphasizing the pressure cooker atmosphere of his presence in front of the homogenized mass of dark figures. Their imposing taunts and ridicule make the cathartic final battle all the more gratifying.
The filmmaking is indeed remarkably assured but most of all, "8 Mile" thrives on the back of its characters. Apart from Eminem, I must also single out Brittany Murphy as his love interest and Kim Basinger as his mother. Murphy is absolutely radiant in the film, acting like a muse to B-Rabbit and enlivening the film with her presence. Meanwhile, Basinger was digging into her own role like it was destined to deliver her another Oscar. Bless her heart, she didn't realize that it wasn't her movie but she's terrific in her scenes.
So you see, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to "8 Mile". Eminem certainly proved that he has the acting chops and Curtis Hanson obviously approached the material with the same level of care as his "prestige" dramas. It took a long time to get here but just like B-Rabbit, this film eventually earned my respect.
REVIEW: Cantinflas
The biopic is a genre that has come under much scrutiny from cinephiles over the years. For some, it's cherished for its reliably inspiring design. For others it's mere "Oscar bait", emblematic of Hollywood's aversion to more daring material. No matter how you feel about the genre however, all signs indicate that these true life stories won't be going away any time soon. The challenge therefore, is finding a way to stand out within the confines of the genre. In the case of Cantinflas, Sebastian del Amo attempts to shake up this formula by approaching its subject with a light, comic approach.
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: To Kill A Man
We all have a breaking point. For some, it could come from merely an insult. For others, it takes years of injustice. In a civilized society, most people would never be in a situation where they're agitated to carry out the action in this film's title – "To Kill A Man". In this brooding drama, Alejandro Fernández Almendras uses the psychology of murder to raise interesting questions. Mainly, what if your family's survival depended on it?
REVIEW: The Little Bedroom
Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond's "The Little Bedroom" is a film with death on its mind. In its first scene, a Swiss man explains his upcoming emigration plans to his aging father who remarks "I'll try to die in August, so you can come to my funeral". It's a comment made in jest but founded in reality. Such thoughts plague the minds of our protagonists, in this surprisingly gratifying story that deals with loss and companionship.
Confined to the indoor boundaries of nursing homes and private residences, "The Little Bedroom" hones in on the personal lives of the aforementioned Edmond (Michel Bouquet) and his nurse Rose (Florence Loiret Caille). When we're introduced to the diabetic Edmond, he's being taken on a visit to the nursing home where his son wants him to be re-located, a proposition he staunchly rejects. He prefers to remain at home with the comforting presence of Rose. Despite his typical elderly stubbornness, the two have a mutual understanding. They're not exactly compatible personalities but as the plot unfolds, it's revealed that they share struggles with loss. For him, it's the loss of his independence, vitality and family. In Rose's case, she suffers from memories of the loss of a son during childbirth, exacerbated by a husband who wants to move on. These factors cause them to lead melancholic lives but together they are content. Edmond one day suffers from a fall however, forcing Rose to take drastic measures to ensure that they maintain their relationship. Moving him into her own home, they strengthen their bond further, digging deep into their wells of despair to find hope and a new zeal for life.
In approaching this character study of our protagonists, "The Little Bedroom" carries itself with a warm simplicity. It prioritizes heartfelt storytelling over bold direction or camerawork. As such, one could almost see it as a less harrowing version of Michael Hanekes "Amour". Surely, this film may not live up to Haneke's accomplished filmmaking, but its screenplay places no less demands on its actors.
Indeed, the film's success relies on the abilities of Caille and Bouquet to keep you engaged with their emotional journey. Along they way, they prove to be fine casting choices. Despite the sombre tone, Bouquet is a shining light in the film. Decades of acting experience are evident in the way he embodies the character's labored physicality as well as his subtle expressions of Edmond's inner soul. Caille's bigger performance is similarly affecting, but her traces of self-awareness are no match for his lived-in minimalism.
Where the film falters then, is keeping so much of the focus on Rose, whose problems just don't carry the same dramatic weight as Edmond's fragile health and the associated existentialism. Admittedly, the significance of the titular "little bedroom" provides a beautiful turning point that bridges the pair's issues. It's really a nice touch. Still, it doesn't salvage a script which finds itself straining for poignancy in its closing stages.
In the end, "The Little Bedroom" is unlikely to have fired up your emotions but it's an agreeable effort. I'd recommend it mainly for Michel Bouquet's endearing performance, one that flickers with gentle reminders of life's treasures - music, family, friendship and of course love. For these moments of graceful humanity, it's a film that's worth a look.
COMING SOON: New York Film Festival
The Film Society of Lincoln Center proudly presents the 52nd annual New York Film Festival and guess who'll be going? That's right, I'll be heading up to the festival once again armed with press credentials to cover the fest during October 3-6. It's sure to be another exciting experience with a great lineup of films in store. To give us a preview, a trailer has been released with snippets of the various films. Check it out below:
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A ROTTEN TOMATO: Borgman
It's that time of year again, when all the snobs complain about the "Oscar bait" films being unleashed at the various fall festivals. Once an easily identifiable descriptor, the term has proven to be increasingly meaningless over the years, seeming to encompass any drama film that becomes popular. As an awards fan, it should come as no surprise that I'm one of those who embrace the prestige drama. However, as I sat down to watch Alex van Warmerdam's "Borgman" recently, I realized that there is some truth behind the derogatory term.
In most Hollywood productions, there are clear distinctions between good and evil. Not just from the audience's perspective, but also for the characters in the film. Each role is motivated by a the character's personal philosophy and outlook. It's how we know who are the protagonists and antagonists. But what happens when there aren't these opposing forces? What if the evil trounces the good without any cause? Well, that's exactly what we get in "Borgman", a largely cruel story that pushed me too far out of my comfort zone.
When we first meet the titular Camiel Borgman (Jan Bijvoet) he seems fairly innocent, pitiful even. Residing in an underground makeshift home, he is chased away by a group of unidentified armed men. After making his escape out of the woods, he eventually arrives at the home of a wealthy family and asks for a bath. As expected, the owners Richard (Jeroen Perceval) and Marina (Hadewych Minis) refuse the unkempt stranger. Borgman is resolutely determined though, so he makes up a story about being formerly nursed by Marina in a past life. She promptly denys it, but is unable to alleviate her husband's suspicions and things escalate. Soon, Richard has attacked Borgman, leaving him unconscious. When Marina returns to tend to him, he has vanished. Little does she know that he will soon return, infiltrating her home to covertly upend everything in her life.
Borgman embarks on his sinister plan by cleaning himself up and appealing to Marina's feelings of guilt. He manages to befriend her and convince Richard to hire him as their new gardener. With seemingly good intentions, he even forms a bond with their 3 young children and the nanny. Soon enough, everyone is under his spell (except for Richard) and he unleashes psychological terror that manifests itself in deadly ways.
Like Marina, I was initially entranced by Borgman. The burgeoning relationship between the pair had me invested, curious to understand his peculiar behaviour (as well as that of his accompanying team of sociopaths) and her perplexing fascination with him. There are no false notes in either performance. This is especially true of Minis, conveying a woman who is brimming with inner life. It's too bad that the script forces her to become frustratingly foolish in order to facilitate its overly sinister endgame. What started out as a darkly comic antagonism of the comfortable middle class becomes something that is off-putting with its nihilism. As such, it lost any allegorical power it aspired to.
There's certainly a lot of originality to admire in "Borgman". Despite the distinctive images and interesting performances though, it ended up feeling like too much purposeless shock value. Perhaps I'm just not ready for this level of "art film". Maybe if you wrap this up in a more moralistic "Oscar bait" package I'd be on board.
Labels: A ROTTEN TOMATO, review
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: When Harry Met Sally...
My top pick this week is Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...", a small romcom that turned into one of the most interesting success stories. Like so many other classics, this tale of friends who become lovers was released with modest ambitions in 1989. Using the "platform" strategy, the film used strong word of mouth to become a major box office hit. Decades later, it has established itself in pop culture as a quintessential romcom, to the point where even those who haven't seen it (myself included) are familiar with its legacy. You can't discuss the genre without mentioning Nora Ephron or Meg Ryan. All it takes is one viewing of this seminal film to erase all doubts as to the value of their contribution.
The thesis of "When Harry Met Sally..." hinges on a single question - "Can men and women ever just be friends?". It arises in the beginning of film when our male lead Harry Burns (Billy Crystal), declares his negative stance on the matter to his new acquaintance Sally Albright (Meg Ryan). He claims that "men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way", much to the dismay of the more optimistic Sally. His macho cynicism gets them off on the wrong foot and the young graduates part ways following their shared ride to New York from the University of Chicago. Years later, a pair of chance encounters following failed romantic relationships causes them to confide in each other. Challenging Harry's initial position, they decide to form a platonic friendship which sustains them for a long time to come. As time goes by however, their unexpressed mutual attraction threatens to complicate their lives. Spanning more than 10 years, the plot moves towards its all-important resolution - will Harry and Sally end up as friends, apart or lovers?
Watching "When Harry Met Sally..." for the first time turned out to be one of my most surprising experiences of introduction to a classic. Considering its reputation within a now cliché genre, it's a film that's refreshingly unassuming. More often than not, comedic romance films rely on screwball elements to bring the central couple together. It seems like you can't have a romcom today - really, this goes all the way back to the 1930s - without some major moment of humiliation to bring the characters together. Of course, when it's well done it can be hilariously effective. Gauging from the general dismissal of romcoms however (from critics at least), it seems like the genre is running out of ideas in its attempts to stage the next iconic pratfall. For "When Harry Met Sally..." on the other hand, there's no need for grand absurdity (yes, including the famous "fake orgasm" scene) in order for it to satisfy audiences. Its understated humour is one of the main reasons why it still holds up so well today.
For me, the best word to describe "When Harry Met Sally..." is effortless. From top to bottom, it shows its brilliance with seeming ease. In the background, Harry Connick Jr.'s perfectly curated soundtrack of standards is sweetly romantic. Behind the camera, Rob Reiner's direction is light and unfussy but always purposeful. On top of it all, the writing and acting give a thoughtful, honest depiction of various types of relationships and the influence of time on our lives.
Deservedly Oscar-nominated, Nora Ephron's screenplay gives an excellent showcase of well-written characters and dialogue. It starts out with the pervasive "men are from Mars, women are from Venus" gender dichotomy and grows into a more meaningful exploration of the unique affectation between opposite sex best friends. From the perspective of a straight male, I found the dynamic between Harry and Sally to be instantly relatable. Throughout all the phases of their relationship, their conversations and changing philosophies were insightful and honest. As they encountered life's triumphs and tribulations, I laughed along with them and I also felt their pain. It may be a relatively short film (96 minutes), but it's incredibly rich and fully-formed.
Of course, the world's best script would be moot without the believable chemistry of its co-stars. Luckily, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan were the perfect match. Their chemistry is of the naturalistic, relaxed variety and it makes their relationship entirely believable. The lack of sexual heat works in the film's favour, allowing them to develop their close relationship on a more solid foundation than mere physical attraction. They're individually very compelling too, especially Meg Ryan as the more high-maintenance half of the duo. Her particular mix of affable cuteness and unapproachable beauty makes you fall in love with her, even in her most grating scenes. It's no wonder that Hollywood milked her charm for all it's worth, making her the go-to female romantic lead of the 90s. As we all know, her career hit a slump after that but when she was on top, there was hardly anyone who could match her appeal. Tell me, has there ever been another utterance of "I hate you" that was so disarmingly romantic?
In short, I was thoroughly impressed by "When Harry Met Sally...". It really solidified my belief in the underrated cinematic potential of the "chick flick". Like the oft-referenced "Casablanca" in the film, it fully earns its reputation as a timeless gem among the screen's long history of love stories.
OLDIE GOLDIES: Gone With The Wind (1939)
Vivien Leigh with her Best Actress Oscar
"Oldie Goldies" returns with a bang this week, as we shine a spotlight on "Gone With The Wind". This epic film is known for its immaculate production values and stellar cast, especially Vivien Leigh as Scarlett. Her performance is perfectly judged, nailing the role's self-involved superficiality while also giving it incredible nuance. It's truly one of the greatest female characters and performances of all time. It's no surprise that the film was hugely successful at the Oscars, winning in 8 categories - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Vivien Leigh), Best Supporting Actress (Hattie McDaniel), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Editing. It was also nominated for Best Actor (Clark Gable), Best Supporting Actress (Olivia de Havilland), Best Sound, Best Special Effects and Best Original Score.
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HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: The Matrix
This season of Hit me with your best shot sadly comes to a close this week, as we take a look back at a seminal sci-fi film "The Matrix". This film became a real cultural phenomenon of the 90s with its brainy premise, awesome stunts and impressive effects. Naturally, some of these aspects seem dated today but the film remains as entertaining as ever. I was actually introduced to this film quite late (July 2010) and it still lived up to the hype. I was really blown away by how "cool" it was, much of it due to how well shot it is. Every frame is a feast for the eyes.
For my best shot then, I simply chose one of the many images that had me internally hollering with glee.
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MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Starred Up
This week's top pick is an acclaimed British drama that finally made its way across the pond - "Starred Up". Set in a UK prison, this unsparing film is most notable for the performance of its star Jack O'Connell (who we'll be seeing in the highly anticipated "Unbroken). Now having seen it for myself, I feel certain that we'll be seeing much more of him in the future.
"Starred Up" refers to the process of the early transfer of a prisoner from a Young Offender Institution to an adult prison. Such is the case with our protagonist Eric Love (Jack O'Connell), a troubled young man prone to violent outbursts. We meet him as he enters his new home, a place filled with criminals who are even more dangerous than he is. One of them turns out to be his own father (Ben Mendelsohn), thus allowing for an unusual father-son reunion after many years apart.
Theirs is not a loving reconciliation however, as deep-seated issues still linger between them. The harsh prison environment doesn't help matters either, with every act of kindness treated with suspicion. Watching the film reminded me of an observation from the film "Inception". In the film, Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) remarks "you never really remember the beginning of a dream do you? You always wind up right in the middle of what's going on." It's a similar feeling with "Starred Up", as the film opens with Eric entering the nightmarish prison with no backstory, no smooth introduction. We're placed into the middle of this scary new world with its unruly population of violent men.
Director David Mackenzie does an excellent job maintaining the chilling tone of the film. There's never a feeling of safety in the prison as numerous violent acts happen without warning. Even in the more civil setting of the support group run by volunteer Oliver Baumer (Rupert Friend), the atmosphere always gives a sense that bad things can still happen. It makes for unsettling viewing, but it's impeccably constructed.
Indeed, it's hard to turn away when the filmmaking is so compelling. The story really grips you, most notably when O'Connell is on screen. His performance is truly staggering, almost beastly in its physicality. The character's emotional instability is perfectly judged, quietly simmering at the surface waiting to explode. O'Connell has been working in the industry for a number of years, but this is clearly his breakout performance.
The rest of the cast provides strong support too, throwing up some pleasant surprises. Most notably, I was impressed with the "Lucozade guy" Anthony Welsh (he features in an ad that plays with our cinema's trailers), who plays a fellow member of Baumer's anger management support group. Likewise, the other prisoners are well-cast and bring a great energy to the film. As Eric's father, Medelsohn is reliable though very familiar. As an increasingly popular character actor, he's played similarly shady characters before ("Animal Kingdom", "The Place Beyond the Pines") and to better effect. I sincerely hope he'll be able to step out of this limited range and express more of his acting ability in the future, lest he become unfavourably typecast.
In short, "Starred Up" is a superb vehicle for the emerging talent of its cast and crew. The clunky pathos (though much needed) shows the tendencies of a first screenplay but overall, there's a lot to admire. You'll definitely want to remember the name Jack O'Connell.


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← karma owed me. big time.
Sorry, Bunny. I have been dying to use that clever line for just about ever now.
But why do I use it now? Because, less than one week after dating this darling man, we are exclusive. That's right! GF/BF. We're the Advanced Placement Students of online dating. And I haven't freaked out yet! Of course, that may be due to all the alcohol we've been consuming.
Indeed. I am all astonishment.
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Christoph Ploß (born 19 July 1985) is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been serving as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Hamburg since 2017.

Early life
Ploß completed his abitur at the Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums in 2005. From 2015 until 2017, he worked in media relations at Bauer Media Group.

Political career
Ploß became a member of the Bundestag after the 2017 German federal election. He is a member of the Committee on European Affairs and the Committee on Transport and Digital Infrastructure.

In addition to his committee assignments, Ploß has been chairing the German Parliamentary Friendship Group for Relations with Arabic-Speaking States in the Middle East since 2022.

In 2020, Roland Heintze proposed Ploß as candidate to succeed him as chairman of the CDU in Hamburg; at a party convention, Ploß was subsequently elected by a majority of 86 percent. Ahead of the 2021 elections, Ploß was elected to lead the CDU campaign in Hamburg.

Political positions
In 2020, Ploß opposed plans to introduce a mandatory women quota within the CDU's regional and national governing bodies by 2025.

Ahead of the Christian Democrats' leadership election, Ploß publicly endorsed in 2020 Friedrich Merz to succeed Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as the party's chair.

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External links

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1985 births
Living people
Members of the Bundestag for Hamburg
Members of the Bundestag 2017–2021
Members of the Bundestag 2021–2025
Members of the Bundestag for the Christian Democratic Union of Germany
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Вэй Се – (2я пол. IIIв. – 1я пол. IVв.) – китайский художник.

Вэй Се известен только из древних трактатов; ни одного произведения этого мастера не сохранилось. Он работал в государстве Западная Цзинь, существовавшем в 265-316 годах, и имел там звание «мудреца-художника». Согласно старинным текстам, Вэй Се был учеником знаменитого мастера древности Цао Бусина. В современных исследованиях его имя приводят в качестве примера зарождавшейся в Китае традиции преемственности художественных приёмов, передававшихся от учителя к ученику на заре становления национальной живописи. Вэй Се работал в бытовом жанре, однако главной его специализацией были картины на буддийские темы и росписи буддийских храмов. Один из первых теоретиков и критиков живописи Се Хэ (Vв.), сформулировавший шесть законов живописи, ставил его произведения выше картин прославленного мастера Гу Кайчжи.

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Short or Long Game Play: What's your gamer type?
I read two different articles on Modern Warfare 2 on the web where both the authors had a different take on the game play related to Multiplayer, SpecOps and the single player campaign of COD:MW2. The author who quoted that he was already bored playing MW2, felt that SpecOps and Multiplayer were not so great value add to the game, they did bring some variety in comparison to the previous version of MW2, however overall were not praiseworthy. The other author felt with the kind of pricing and hype generated by COD: MW2 the single player campaign should have being at least more than 7 hours.
This prompted me to share my view on recent games I have played and of course my take on MW2. I was never a COD series fan, before I played COD: World at War which had a fairly good length of single player campaign. I then decided to buy COD: Modern Warfare and I played the multiplayer first on XBL and also kept playing the single player campaign in parallel knowing that it was short on length. I played it in bits and parts and one fine weekend I completed the left over game of 2-3 hours in one sitting, however when I compare the multiplayer experience in MW2 to MW1, it is way better and offers more perks and weapon unlocks, okay so on the single player missions for MW2 I am doing the same i did playing MW1, going slow and about the SpecOps I am okay with this mode being included, because if I just want to pin down NPC's without playing online or Co-op it's good for me, Co-op is more fun.
Gamers can get irritated with the length of the game script which could sway in both ways either being too short, and it's actually not having a long game play length but the overall game play that gets repetitive which makes the gamers feel it's too long and boring. While playing Wolverine X- Men origins I noticed that even that game could have being much short on game play length if Africa Missions were not filled in to the game script which was similar to movie story. After playing the initial missions in the game as you enjoy ripping apart baddies with your blades, jumping on helicopters, lunging, executing charged blade attacks, you start feeling bored of the same action, the only difference being the wave of NPC enemies keeps increasing just to get you into intense button mashing mode.
I completed Prototype after a long time I purchased this game. I just lost interest in the game during the levels where Alex Mercer keeps coming with new missions to and from from Dana's safe house. I forcibly completed the game, without playing side-quests which got activated during different levels, while i looked at the achievement guide for this game on the web. It further pissed me off, the count of killing infected population to unlock one achievement was ridiculous, well i don't have that kind of time ripping apart infected zombies.
I have got GTA IV from last year when it launched. I have still not completed it, just because in spite of this game garnering rave reviews. I got bored riding in cars and bikes, doing tasks for in game characters just to tread along a storyline, meeting up girls may sound exciting and the following invites to their place for a coffee which ends up in a vibrating controller, may make you happy for some time, but while you play the game, you sometimes end up running away from the police, getting involved in wild car or bike chase which becomes tiring after some time, which diverts you from the main gameplay just increases game play time for the sake of it. I found similar problem with Prototype where in spite of using stealth and disguise on some levels you just cannot complete it fast, because you are going to get detected under your disguise and alert the army, and then get into a chase to evade the strike ops team.
Mass Effect and Fallout 3 also fall in this genre of more talking, interacting, shaping the story of the game based on your choices. Well i am not interested doing that, I prefer following a storyline high on action, even if it's dumb and does not offer any interactivity. I surrendered to the hype of Assassins creed series watching AC2 trailers and got AC1 game, only to realize it was the same stuff of going on pre-assigned missions, hiding, stealth, playing the detective, getting in and out from animus, Ii don't say it's a bad game but there's a lot to do before you actually get into some action.
On the other hand I loved playing both Gears of Wars installments, John Woo's Stranglehold, Halo 3 (to some extent, I am not a Spartan Cheif Fan), Batman Arkham Asylum, Army of Two, I have got W.E.T game now, which I read has not got so many positive reviews, well it does not matter to me, I love that kind of action, so I prefer it short and sweet with loads of action. So tell me what's your gamer type?


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FKA twigs Says She Made a New Album During Quarantine
She spoke about her creative endeavors throughout the pandemic on the Grammy Museum's Programs at Home series
FKA twigs, February 2020 (David M. Benett/Getty Images for Burberry)
FKA twigs sat down for a virtual chat on the Grammy Museum's Programs at Home series with moderator Scott Goldman. At the beginning of the interview, twigs revealed that she's made an entirely new album during the months of the COVID-19 pandemic. "I ended up, in actual fact, making a whole album in quarantine," she said. "I just decided one day. It was kind of, maybe one-third of the way through and I just said, 'you know what, I'm just going to make an album,' and I just went and did it. And it was really amazing because I worked predominantly with an amazing artist and producer called El Guincho, and I did the whole thing with pretty much all of the collaborators over FaceTime." Watch the full interview here.
FKA twigs said that she is "just finishing" the new record; she did not mention a title or release date. She also discussed the remote collaboration process. "I was working with people I'd never met in real life and we were doing the whole thing over FaceTime and it was great because I couldn't go in the studio at the beginning," she said. "So I was getting beats and having to work from MP3s, and then I would writing melodies in the day with [El Guincho] and then in the night I would call some of my friends in America who made music and I would have a glass of wine and chill and write lyrics and talk about what the song's about."
FKA twigs also mentioned that during quarantine she started learning to play piano and read sheet music. Elsewhere in the interview she discussed her interest in wushu martial arts, her latest album MAGDALENE, and more.
MAGDALENE arrived in 2019, marking twigs' first studio album since 2014's LP1. Earlier this year, twigs contributed to songs by Slingbaum, Nicolas Jaar's Against All Logic project, and more.
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Flash animation in code. Tweens in ActionScript2 & ActionScript3.
Flash and animation are the two things which do not exist separately. I think Flash was created for animations.
In this article, I would like to describe some techniques which you may use to create Flash animations in code, in your AS2 or AS3 code.
What is the animation in terms of code? My definition is that animation of any object is the smooth changing of its properties, which might have effect on object's location, shape, size, transparency and so on. The task for actionscript developer is to implement that smooth actions.
IDE for ActionScript developers. Could it be comfortable?
IDE stands for 'Integrated Development Environment'.
IDE is the place where you write your code.
For most of beginning AS developers this is Flash IDE (Flash MX, Flash 8 or Flash CS3). For basic code like gotoAndStop and gotoAndPlay standard code editor is just nothing more needed.
However, when you grow up as a programmer and step deeper into ActionScript classes and language paradigms you will feel that Flash IDE is not what developers might dream about. There is a number of editors which support ActionScript language, however I would recommend the one I use myself.
New Dolphin CMS v6.1 has been released and we've made new dreamline template for this version. New Dolphin has got some new features such as couples profile, new page builder and other improvements. I think that new version is a step back to dating script because by default dolphin has a "looking for" field and couple profiles also are more a feature for dating than for community. Also new dolphin and Boonex team made me upset while I was working over new template and doing tests. You may wonder why? Well, I'll tell you.


Washington Square Partners provided pre-development and development project management for River Plaza, a 230,000 square foot shopping center in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx. River Plaza, opened in 2004, was the first major shopping center constructed in the borough in over 10 years and includes Target and Marshalls stores. River Plaza is an extremely successful shopping center and significant in that it attracted major national retailers to the Bronx for the first time. River Plaza also undertook a successful effort to ensure that construction and permanent jobs were filled by residents of the surrounding communities. Currently one-third of the employees are from the local neighborhood. The shopping center is an important component of an overall revitalization of the borough.
WSP managed all aspects of this redevelopment project. WSP completed all aspects of predevelopment work including project feasibility, financial feasibility, and negotiation and purchase of eight parcels for site assembly. WSP assisted with managing environmental remediation and development project management. In addition, WSP developed and executed the leasing strategy that attracted many national retailers to the Bronx for the first time and is responsible for ongoing leasing. Recently WSP reached an agreement with ConEdison for acquisition of property and easement rights through the shopping center's parking lot.


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Perhaps I am getting older, but it seems that other than horror, the other genre of movies that I seem to be watching lately are romantic couple movies. In Something New, Sanaa Lathan plays Kenya, an uptight successful business woman, whose emotional closet is in need of some redecorating, in other words, a beautiful African-American woman is unhappy with her romantic life. When her coworker hooks her up on a blind date with Brian, played by Simon Baker, Kenya immediately rejects him, but eventually ends up hiring him as her landscaper. While much can be said about the idea of successful Black women being unable to find successful Black men, the plot line is as classic as Lady Chatterly's Lover. In fact you might even call this film an updated version of D.H. Lawrence's novel.
Although race is a central part of the film, it is not a subject which the director explores in depth, instead the film is really about a woman finding out what she needs out of life. Overall, I enjoyed the way the director used lighting and color to present the changes in Kenya. On the downside, Something New is not particularly funny, much like Kenya herself, it ends up being quite beautiful, but not very comfortable.


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Hours: 10am-5:30pm
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Location: West Potomac Park at 1964 Independence Avenue, S.W
Hours: 24 hours (rangers are on site from 9:30am - 10:00pm)
This monument is in honor of the great leader, activist, minister and martyr Martin Luther King, Jr. It is placed equidistant between the Lincoln Memorial and and Jefferson Memorial to symbolize the leadership in pivotal moments of our country. Dr. King is the first African American activist to be honored on the National Mall with a memorial, and the fourth non-president to be honored in this way.
The Original Ben's Chili Bowl
Location: 1213 U Street NW Washington DC, 20009
Hours: 6:00am-10:45am; 10:45am-2:00am
A DC favorite that speaks to its history! While there are many locations the original Ben's Chili Bowl can be found in the U Street Corridor of northwest D.C. It is known locally for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes, and has been an integral part of the neighborhood's history since its founding in 1958. This place speaks to the root of family and tradition!
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District Wharf
Location: I-395/I-695 and 7th Street SW
Hours: Vary
The Wharf reestablishes Washington, DC, as a waterfront city and destination. This remarkable, mile-long stretch along the Potomac River comes to life with restaurants, retailers, residences, and businesses—all complemented by monumental views and a vibrant culture.
For full list of activities of this area, please visit website.
Busboys and Poets
Location: 14TH & V, 2021 14th St, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7am - Midnight | Friday 7am - 1am | Saturday 8am - 1am | Sunday 8am - Midnight
This is a restaurant that represents community and culture! Not only will you receive quality food, but entertainment as well. Everyday of the week one of the seven (7) locations host open mics, performance nights, book signings, and more. This restaurant is in honor of the great American Poet and activist Langston Hughes who worked as a busboy in the 1920s before he became a poet.
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This salad does not make very good leftovers. The dressing keeps well for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Mix together the soy sauce, peach preserves, vinegar, orange juice and grapeseed oil until well blended. Chill.
Shape the goat cheese into two rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Pat the sesame seeds onto each side. Place in freezer for about 10 minutes and then keep refrigerated until ready to use.
When ready to serve combine the lettuce with the dressing and add the grapefruit sections. Toss gently until the salad is well coated with dressing. Divide the salad between two plates.
Place a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil. When hot add the goat cheese and sear on one side for about a minute and turn over. Cook for one minute more.
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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age brought a reworked version of Final Fantasy XII, which originally debuted on PlayStation 2, to PlayStation 4 last year. Now it's coming to PC on Feb. 1, by way of Steam, so everyone can get in on the fun.
The Zodiac Age includes 60 FPS, compatibility with 21:9 monitors (up to three), New Game Plus and New Game Minus modes, a remastered soundtrack with upgraded visuals, and a swath of additional features all meant to make things look and feel even better than ever. Particularly of use is the fast forward function, which can get you out of some uninteresting or frustrating sections, or make the game go at a quicker pace than is usual.
There's a special livestream happening on Feb. 12 at 12 AM PST, where you can join producer Hiroaki Kato and director Takashi Katano, who will be answering questions submitted to them via Twitter. It'll be subtitled and streamed on YouTube, so if you've got some burning questions to pose, make sure you don't miss the stream and ready your questions for all things Final Fantasy XII.
Plus, if you buy the game on PC during its first week on Steam, you'll get a 20% discount, a new Steam skin, and a three-track music offering. That's nothing compared to the $149.99 Collector's Edition via the Square Enix Online Store, but hey, it's something!


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Episcopalians testify in support of Bill H.R. 40 in House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Juneteenth
Episcopal News Service
[Episcopal News Service] The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing June 19 on Bill H.R. 40, introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), which calls for the creation of Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans.
Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and Katrina Browne, producer of the documentary "Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North" and consultant for The Episcopal Church as part of its Becoming Beloved Community racial justice and healing initiatives. Also on their panel were actor Danny Glover, author Ta-Nehisi Coates ("Between the World and Me"), Columbia University undergraduate Coleman Hughes and former NFL player and author Burgess Owens. The hearing took place on Juneteenth, which commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865.
Sutton was the only religious leader invited to testify. Last month the Diocese of Maryland unanimously passed a resolution on racial reconciliation affirming a pastoral letter from the bishop to the diocese on what reparations really means (repairing the breach) and how the diocese might move forward together in building a better world out of the wreckage of the past through programs and initiatives.
Sutton and Browne talked about the soul, and the importance of reconciliation, truth telling and healing for the souls of all Americans. Sutton noted that he often asked, "What do black people want?" His question is, "What do you want? If you are happy with the state of race relations in America, do nothing. If you are not happy, support the establishment of this commission for discussion and study." Browne's closing words were featured as the New York Times quote of the day today: "It is good for the soul of a person, a people and of a nation to set things right."
Other testimony focused on what were named as prejudicial government actions that have had deleterious effects on the well-being of the African American community. Such practices as redlining, predatory lending, and mass incarceration were mentioned by the witnesses as demonstrating the modern oppression of African Americans. All of these issues, according to Coates, have to do with "the codification of black people as inferior" from the foundation of our nation.
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton greets Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pennsylvania) in the subcommittee's hearing room. Photo: Carrie Graves
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pennsylvania) and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pennsylvania), who are not co-sponsors of the bill, cited their work on predatory lending and environmental injustice as further recognition of societal injustice towards African Americans. Dean quoted admissions from Wells Fargo bank on pushing sub-prime lending in black church communities. Hughes and Coleman argued that reparations victimize African Americans, condescends to them and implies that they do not have the power to be self-made people.
Other discussion centered on knowing the nation's history and its importance in guiding future action. Hughes argued that U.S. history resides in plain sight. Coates wondered, then, "Why do we have statues [confederate statues] in the Capitol? Why is there a flag flying in Mississippi?" Danny Glover quoted James Baldwin in saying, If we can't tell ourselves the truth about the past we become trapped in it.
The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations provided support to Sutton and Browne before, during and after their testimonies. "Our work is to represent official Episcopal Church policies voted on and passed by General Convention or Executive Council, but our work is also to meet people where they are and to invite people into civil discourse by helping the Church participate in our common life," said Director Rebecca Linder Blachly.
The Episcopal Church has a recent history of working to acknowledge the past and to discern how it can move forward as a people to repair the breach and heal a broken and divided society. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee), in introducing Browne, thanked The Episcopal Church for being ahead of Congress in passing an apology in 2006 (He introduced an apology bill, H.R. 194, in 2009 and it passed).
General Convention has passed resolutions 2006-C011 Support Legislation for Reparations for Slavery, 2006-A127 Endorse Restorative Justice and Anti-Racism, and 2006-A123 Study Economic Benefits Derived from Slavery, 2009-A144 Reaffirm a Resolution on Truth, Reconciliation and Restorative Justice (2006-A127) and 2009-A142 Recommit the Church to Anti-Racism and Request Annual Diocesan Reports.
Bill H.R. 40 asks that the United States government do the same. "H.R. 40 calls for the establishment of a commission," said by Rep. Karen Bass (D-California). "It does not call for checks. To call for money trivializes reparations. Conversation is necessary and it begins with a commission."
Economics, however, were not left out of the discussion. Economist Julianne Malveaux closed her testimony by asking that any future legislation with economic implications be audited for racial justice.
Full coverage of yesterday's testimony can be found here.
— Carrie Graves is the director of communications for the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.
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Following a bit of a frustrating day, one friend was telling me that he'd had one of those 'why on earth am I doing this job' moments. He has many gifts and abilities (as we all have) but has a sense that there's something more fulfilling for him to do in life.
We talked a bit about how differences can be made to other peoples' lives by the little things we do, and that 'waiting times' needn't be wasted times.
I too am in a time of waiting. I'm waiting for acute depression to lift. I'm waiting for a Hearing Dog to enable me to return to employment. I'm waiting for relationships to mend. None of this is passive, I am actively finding ways forward, and I am holding on to the words a chaplain said to me many years ago: "The best is yet to come".
Wonderfully, those exact words are on the front of a card just given to me by another friend.
nor does God need to persuade me that there is more to life than meets the eye.
It's not about being persuaded, it's about connecting with our deepest desires.
I believe that God doesn't want anything other than that we fulfil our potential.
But truth is, when life doesn't seem to go according to plan, I sometimes doubt God has got the 'what, when and where' details to hand!
Gradually though, I'm coming to recognise that life lived in the company of God can have a 'lastminute.com' feel to it.
The 'departure gate' for the next step of our journey through life, only opens when we are actually ready to step through.
So this week I've remembered that in fog, pilots keep to a flight path by trusting their navigation instruments, and I've realigned myself with the Truth which is at the heart of what matters.