MARCY (V.O.)
The world is like a playground.A place where you can spend many hours with the people you love, participating in activities that bring much joy. A playground can also be a place for escape. A place to go and find solace amongst the patches of grass, seeking shelter from the cruelties of life.I have been blessed to have played on the same playground as Tucker.Tucker was the Jordan of the blacktop playground that is this business.I have learned from the best how to enjoy all that life has to offer and avoid that which can hurt me.Today its time for me to step out of the grass and take control of Marcy's Playground
This is an excerpt from Screenplay I wrote in copywrite 2003, entitled "Marcy's Playground". To view the full screenplay in HTML format click on the title link.
Later, Kenaz
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Friday, September 09, 2005
Classic Movie Stars-Vincent Price
Vincent Price is most known for his campy horror flicks of the sixtees but you wouldn't know that if you catch his first film, "Service De Luxe." He was touted as a heart-throb by the studio. After this success, he continued to do more theatre and film. He was an ideal, charming, funny leading man and even got press in the hunky celebrity magazines.
Vincent continued to make appearances in movies such as "Laura" and "Up In Central Park" and had also taken up doing radio shows until 1953, when he made the picture that is perhaps his most famous, "House of Wax". Following that film, he did others such as "The House on Haunted Hill" and "The Fly".It was from this period that Price became known for his horror movies.
In early 1960, he began a relationship withAmerican International Pictures that would produce some of his best known films, all based on Edgar Allan Poes short stories and poems "The Fall of the House of Usher", "Pit and the Pendulum" "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Raven."
In 1971 Price starred as the Narrator on the wacky Canadian TV series "Hilarious House of Frightenstein". What can be said about a great locally produced kids show that was on in mornings? I remember always getting up in the morning to watch the show before going to school. All of us who were kids in the 70's from Southern Ontario miss this classic. The show that had all hilarious characters mainly played by Billy Van. The Wolfman was the best with is "Chime Time" and then throwing a golf ball at a clock to tell what time it was. Then watching Igor dance with him with psychedelic visuals behind them to some 60's rock. Or Aaron the ape getting nailed with a golf ball and falling over. I hope it isn't true but I heard that an ex- station manager of what ever network ownes the rights hated the show or something and burned all the masters. I hope this isn't true and Global TV, which ownes CHCH TV here in Hamilton where the show was produced, gets a hold of the rights, because I can still remember Vincent Price's words at the end."The castle lights are growing dim, there's no one left but me and him. When next we meet in Frankenstone, Don't come alone"
In a previous post I gave a symnopsis of one my favorite movies (1987) in which "The Whales of August".
Vincent Price plays Mr. Maranov a down and out Russian immigrant trying to win the love of Libby played by Bette Davis. In 1990 Price gave his last motion picture performance as the Inventor in "Edward Scissorhands".
In a career that spanned some sixety years, Vincent Price offers people of all ages and genre tastes many memories whether its his eerie disentation of Poes classic "The Raven" or his "rap" and cackling laugh at the end of Michael Jacksons "Thriller".
The Pit is an interesting web site that offers many great sound clips of Vincent Price and other horror ledgends.
A quote from him states "A man who limits his interests, limits his life". A lesson to learn.
Kenaz
Vincent continued to make appearances in movies such as "Laura" and "Up In Central Park" and had also taken up doing radio shows until 1953, when he made the picture that is perhaps his most famous, "House of Wax". Following that film, he did others such as "The House on Haunted Hill" and "The Fly".It was from this period that Price became known for his horror movies.
In early 1960, he began a relationship with
In 1971 Price starred as the Narrator on the wacky Canadian TV series "Hilarious House of Frightenstein". What can be said about a great locally produced kids show that was on in mornings? I remember always getting up in the morning to watch the show before going to school. All of us who were kids in the 70's from Southern Ontario miss this classic. The show that had all hilarious characters mainly played by Billy Van. The Wolfman was the best with is "Chime Time" and then throwing a golf ball at a clock to tell what time it was. Then watching Igor dance with him with psychedelic visuals behind them to some 60's rock. Or Aaron the ape getting nailed with a golf ball and falling over. I hope it isn't true but I heard that an ex- station manager of what ever network ownes the rights hated the show or something and burned all the masters. I hope this isn't true and Global TV, which ownes CHCH TV here in Hamilton where the show was produced, gets a hold of the rights, because I can still remember Vincent Price's words at the end."The castle lights are growing dim, there's no one left but me and him. When next we meet in Frankenstone, Don't come alone"
In a previous post I gave a symnopsis of one my favorite movies (1987) in which "The Whales of August".
Vincent Price plays Mr. Maranov a down and out Russian immigrant trying to win the love of Libby played by Bette Davis. In 1990 Price gave his last motion picture performance as the Inventor in "Edward Scissorhands".
In a career that spanned some sixety years, Vincent Price offers people of all ages and genre tastes many memories whether its his eerie disentation of Poes classic "The Raven" or his "rap" and cackling laugh at the end of Michael Jacksons "Thriller".
The Pit is an interesting web site that offers many great sound clips of Vincent Price and other horror ledgends.
A quote from him states "A man who limits his interests, limits his life". A lesson to learn.
Kenaz
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Tiger Cats Sign Jesse Lumsden
To celebrate the Hamilton Tiger Cats signing of McMaster standout Jesse Lumsden to a one year, plus an option contract I created this poster using Sierra Home Print Artist Gold. Click on the link for the full story from TSN.
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Tarot Card Reading- The Week Of Sept 8-14
The Question:"Will this week be a successful one?"
Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Here is the reading.
Six of Wands
YOUR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK PAYS OFF, YOU WILL BE INLINE FOR A PROMOTION OR A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE.
Crossing: Opposing forces
King of Swords
SOMEONE WILL BE OPPOSING YOU, AND YOUR GOALS, MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW ALL THE RULES AND DO ALL THINGS RIGHT OR YOU COULD PAY A PRICE. BE CAREFUL WITH THINGS RELATED TO LAW OR LEGAL ISSUES.
Foundation: Past basis
Three of Pentacles
YOU WILL HAVE SUCCESS WITH A SKILL OR ABILITY, AND YOU WILL BE NEGOTIATING AND PLANNING YOUR WAY OUT OF A SITUATION.
Behind You: Passing influences
Queen of Wands
YOU WILL BE SPENDING A GREAT DEAL OF TIME SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER PEOPLE AT THIS TIME, YOU MAY ALSO FIND YOURSELF AMONG PETS OR ANIMALS.
Crowining: Possible future
Page of Pentacles
NEWS OR MESSAGES OF MONEY COMES UNEXPECTEDLY, YOU WILL ALSO BE EXPERIENCING VIVID DREAMS.
Before You: Soon to come
Justice
YOUR LIFE MAY BE SUSPENDED WHILE A DECISION OR JUDGMENT IS RENDER IN YOUR FAVOR, THIS WILL BRING YOU WHAT YOU NEED OR ARE LOOKING FOR.
Hopes: Goals or aspirations
The Hermit
YOU MAY BE SPENDING TIME ALONE OR IN SOLITUDE, REFLECTING, AND LEARNING, THIS WILL SOON PASS, AND YOU WILL TIE UP LOOSE ENDS, FINISH PROJECTS, AND PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR FUTURE.
Opinions: What others think
Knight of Pentacles
THERE IS AN UNEXPECTED BUSINESS TRIP, OR NON-BUSINESS TRAVEL, THERE IS ALSO THE POSSIBILITY THAT YOU WILL BE MOVING IN THE FUTURE.
Feelings: Fears
The Moon
DECEPTIONS ARE BEING USED AGAINST YOU, AND SECRETS ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, NOT ALL THAT YOU SEE IS REAL, BE CAREFUL.
Outcome: Resolution
Page of Wands
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE OR NEWS, THIS MAY DEAL WITH YOUR JOB OR FIELD OF STUDY, YOU WILL BE INVOLVED IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Quintessence:
The Wheel of Fortune
RECOGNIZE YOUR PURPOSE, AND DEDICATE YOURSELF, YOU HAVE THE POWER AND SKILL TO MASTER ANY SITUATION.
Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Here is the reading.
Six of Wands
YOUR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK PAYS OFF, YOU WILL BE INLINE FOR A PROMOTION OR A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE.
Crossing: Opposing forces
King of Swords
SOMEONE WILL BE OPPOSING YOU, AND YOUR GOALS, MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW ALL THE RULES AND DO ALL THINGS RIGHT OR YOU COULD PAY A PRICE. BE CAREFUL WITH THINGS RELATED TO LAW OR LEGAL ISSUES.
Foundation: Past basis
Three of Pentacles
YOU WILL HAVE SUCCESS WITH A SKILL OR ABILITY, AND YOU WILL BE NEGOTIATING AND PLANNING YOUR WAY OUT OF A SITUATION.
Behind You: Passing influences
Queen of Wands
YOU WILL BE SPENDING A GREAT DEAL OF TIME SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER PEOPLE AT THIS TIME, YOU MAY ALSO FIND YOURSELF AMONG PETS OR ANIMALS.
Crowining: Possible future
Page of Pentacles
NEWS OR MESSAGES OF MONEY COMES UNEXPECTEDLY, YOU WILL ALSO BE EXPERIENCING VIVID DREAMS.
Before You: Soon to come
Justice
YOUR LIFE MAY BE SUSPENDED WHILE A DECISION OR JUDGMENT IS RENDER IN YOUR FAVOR, THIS WILL BRING YOU WHAT YOU NEED OR ARE LOOKING FOR.
Hopes: Goals or aspirations
The Hermit
YOU MAY BE SPENDING TIME ALONE OR IN SOLITUDE, REFLECTING, AND LEARNING, THIS WILL SOON PASS, AND YOU WILL TIE UP LOOSE ENDS, FINISH PROJECTS, AND PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR FUTURE.
Opinions: What others think
Knight of Pentacles
THERE IS AN UNEXPECTED BUSINESS TRIP, OR NON-BUSINESS TRAVEL, THERE IS ALSO THE POSSIBILITY THAT YOU WILL BE MOVING IN THE FUTURE.
Feelings: Fears
The Moon
DECEPTIONS ARE BEING USED AGAINST YOU, AND SECRETS ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, NOT ALL THAT YOU SEE IS REAL, BE CAREFUL.
Outcome: Resolution
Page of Wands
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE OR NEWS, THIS MAY DEAL WITH YOUR JOB OR FIELD OF STUDY, YOU WILL BE INVOLVED IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Quintessence:
The Wheel of Fortune
RECOGNIZE YOUR PURPOSE, AND DEDICATE YOURSELF, YOU HAVE THE POWER AND SKILL TO MASTER ANY SITUATION.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Kanye West Blows A Gasket On National TV
Rapper Kanye West in a promotional TV appearance with Mike Meyers for the NBC telethon to raise money for Katrina victims decided to disgrace himself by ignoring the prepared script they were asked to take turns reading describing the breach in the levees around New Orleans and going off on some racist rant.
The transcript went like this,
Myers: The landscape of the city has changed dramatically, tragically and perhaps irreversibly. There is now over 25 feet of water where there was once city streets and thriving neighborhoods.
West: I hate the way they portray us in the media. You see a black family, it says, "They're looting." You see a white family, it says, "They're looking for food." And, you know, it's been five days [waiting for federal help] because most of the people are black. And even for me to complain about it, I would be a hypocrite because I've tried to turn away from the TV because it's too hard to watch. I've even been shopping before even giving a donation, so now I'm calling my business manager right now to see what is the biggest amount I can give, and just to imagine if I was down there, and those are my people down there. So anybody out there that wants to do anything that we can help -- with the way America is set up to help the poor, the black people, the less well-off, as slow as possible. I mean, the Red Cross is doing everything they can. We already realize a lot of people that could help are at war right now, fighting another way -- and they've given them permission to go down and shoot us!
(This is why all live events run on a 30 second delay, to cut clowns like this off. Instead the network chimps fell asleep and did a great job in allowing a professional like Myers to look like an idiot.)
(West throws back to Myers who tries to stick with the script, but looks noticably uncomfortable)
Myers: And subtle, but in many ways even more profoundly devastating, is the lasting damage to the survivors' will to rebuild and remain in the area. The destruction of the spirit of the people of southern Louisiana and Mississippi may end up being the most tragic loss of all.
(Wait! the idiots not through spewing!)
West: George Bush doesn't care about black people!
(Back to Myers, who now looks as if he could die)
Myers: Please call . . .
At which point someone at NBC News finally regained control and cut over to Chris Tucker, who did his job and read from the script.
Kanye West needs to be "bitch" slapped silly by someone like Oprah or Celine Dion who are showing genuine care and using their celebrity status for the purpose of helping ALL the victims of this unfortunate tradgedy. These people have openly expressed their displeasure towards George Bush's total lack of compassion for the people of Louisianna, but in a way that doesn't show their ignorance to the facts.
We all hurt regardless of race when jerks like West spew this kind of hatred.
Later,
Kenaz
The transcript went like this,
Myers: The landscape of the city has changed dramatically, tragically and perhaps irreversibly. There is now over 25 feet of water where there was once city streets and thriving neighborhoods.
West: I hate the way they portray us in the media. You see a black family, it says, "They're looting." You see a white family, it says, "They're looking for food." And, you know, it's been five days [waiting for federal help] because most of the people are black. And even for me to complain about it, I would be a hypocrite because I've tried to turn away from the TV because it's too hard to watch. I've even been shopping before even giving a donation, so now I'm calling my business manager right now to see what is the biggest amount I can give, and just to imagine if I was down there, and those are my people down there. So anybody out there that wants to do anything that we can help -- with the way America is set up to help the poor, the black people, the less well-off, as slow as possible. I mean, the Red Cross is doing everything they can. We already realize a lot of people that could help are at war right now, fighting another way -- and they've given them permission to go down and shoot us!
(This is why all live events run on a 30 second delay, to cut clowns like this off. Instead the network chimps fell asleep and did a great job in allowing a professional like Myers to look like an idiot.)
(West throws back to Myers who tries to stick with the script, but looks noticably uncomfortable)
Myers: And subtle, but in many ways even more profoundly devastating, is the lasting damage to the survivors' will to rebuild and remain in the area. The destruction of the spirit of the people of southern Louisiana and Mississippi may end up being the most tragic loss of all.
(Wait! the idiots not through spewing!)
West: George Bush doesn't care about black people!
(Back to Myers, who now looks as if he could die)
Myers: Please call . . .
At which point someone at NBC News finally regained control and cut over to Chris Tucker, who did his job and read from the script.
Kanye West needs to be "bitch" slapped silly by someone like Oprah or Celine Dion who are showing genuine care and using their celebrity status for the purpose of helping ALL the victims of this unfortunate tradgedy. These people have openly expressed their displeasure towards George Bush's total lack of compassion for the people of Louisianna, but in a way that doesn't show their ignorance to the facts.
We all hurt regardless of race when jerks like West spew this kind of hatred.
Later,
Kenaz
Monday, September 05, 2005
New Playlist Created at The Eternal Kenaz
Bessie Smith -I Ain't Got Nobody - Downhearted Blues 3:10
Billie Holiday- When Your Smiling- Billie Holiday-Golden Greats 2:50
Bonnie Raitt-My First Night Alone Without You - Bonnie Raitt-Bonnie Raitt Collection 3:03
Buck Rodgers - TheChaseAfterKillerKane Ep 03 - 1939 10:30
Buddy Guy -My Time After A While -The Chess Story 1947-1975 (1962-1964) (Disc 10) 3:01
Chandu the Magician - Arenia The Spider - 09-16-48
Eric Clapton -Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - Unplugged 3:49
First Night Presents - Chocolate Soldier - Oscar Scott play 14:31
Flash Gordon - Trapped Behind The Iron Door - 1935-09-28 14:40
GUNSMOKE - -Born To Hang - 55-04-23 27:25
HauntedTalesof theSupernatural - Keeping His Promise - 19xx 28:05
Hopalong Cassidy - Hoppy Elects A Sheriff - 1952 26:28
Horatio Hornblower-CS Forester - Dutches and the Devil - ep 05-with Nigel Anthony 29:15
Inner Sanctum - The Man Who Couldnt Die - 19xx 29:25
Air Adventures of Jimmy Allen - ep418 - 1936 14:58
Journey To The Centre OfT The Earth - The Mysterious Dagger - Part7 26:37
Theater of Romance-My Man Godfrey - 46-10-02 29:52
The Saint - Death of a Cowboy - July 1, 1951 28:13
Tales of the Texas Rangers - Candy Man - Ep 09 29:10
Tarzan- ep.1 Tarzans First Birthday - 1932-09-12 10:13
The Cisco Kid - ep 052-Beserk - 53-01-15 28:03
The Maltese Falcon-Academy Award Theater - 46-07-03 27:29
The Whistler - OTR - Ep09 - 07-11
Later,
Kenaz
Billie Holiday- When Your Smiling- Billie Holiday-Golden Greats 2:50
Bonnie Raitt-My First Night Alone Without You - Bonnie Raitt-Bonnie Raitt Collection 3:03
Buck Rodgers - TheChaseAfterKillerKane Ep 03 - 1939 10:30
Buddy Guy -
Chandu the Magician - Arenia The Spider - 09-16-48
Eric Clapton -Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - Unplugged 3:49
First Night Presents - Chocolate Soldier - Oscar Scott play 14:31
Flash Gordon - Trapped Behind The Iron Door - 1935-09-28 14:40
GUNSMOKE - -Born To Hang - 55-04-23 27:25
HauntedTalesof theSupernatural - Keeping His Promise - 19xx 28:05
Hopalong Cassidy - Hoppy Elects A Sheriff - 1952 26:28
Horatio Hornblower-
Inner Sanctum - The Man Who Couldnt Die - 19xx 29:25
Air Adventures of Jimmy Allen - ep418 - 1936 14:58
Journey To The Centre OfT The Earth - The Mysterious Dagger - Part7 26:37
Theater of Romance-My Man Godfrey - 46-10-02 29:52
The Saint - Death of a Cowboy - July 1, 1951 28:13
Tales of the Texas Rangers - Candy Man - Ep 09 29:10
Tarzan- ep.1 Tarzans First Birthday - 1932-09-12 10:13
The Cisco Kid - ep 052-Beserk - 53-01-15 28:03
The Maltese Falcon-
The Whistler - OTR - Ep09 - 07-11
Later,
Kenaz
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Vintage Movie Review:Requium For A Heavyweight(1962)
I just caught this incredible classic movie for the second time this morning on MPIX and it didn't disapoint. Anthony Quinn plays "Mountain Rivera" a boxer at the end of his career after a knock out by Cassius Clay in the seventh round. His left eye is one punch from permanent trauma, his ears turned to cauliflower, his speech slurred from "being hit a million times," and he slings punches anytime he hears a bell, but his trainer and 'cutman' Army (Mickey Rooney), and Miss Miller(Julie Harris), a manipulative social worker, support his illusion that he could be a movie usher, a camp counselor, or a romantic partner for Miller. But his manager Maish Rennick(Jackie Gleason), knowing the truth, can't admit that he's bet everything he had that Rivera wouldn't go four rounds against Clay. Maish will pay with his life when the goon squad comes to collect if he can't persuade Rivera to abandon his pride ("I fought 111 fights and never took a dive") and agree to a wrestling contract of which he's ashamed. When Maish blurts out his secret, Rivera realizes that walking out on the deal is not an option. To save the neck of the man who's betrayed him, he embraces the humiliating role of wrestling as "Big Chief Mountain Rivera," and the illusion of comeraderie among the three men is gone forever.
Adapted from Rod Serling's earlier `Playhouse 90' TV drama, it improved greatly on the original which I saw about five years ago, by taking full advantage of the film medium, including moody film-noir lighting, an excellent music score, and superb direction. Anthony Quinn is excellent, squeezing every once of melodrama into the role without overdoing it. Mickey Rooney and Jackie Gleason, neither of whom is renowned for subtlety and restraint, hit just the right note in their performances, as does Julie Harris.
The movie also offers great cameos from the boxers and of the past, as mentioned Cassius Clay (later Mohamad Ali) plays himself. Others include greats Willie Pepp and Jack Dempsey, mid 1930s welterweight champion Barney Ross, Gus Lesnevich who held the light heavyweight boxing championship from 1941-1948, Rory Calhoun II who boxed as a middleweight from 1954 to 1962. Abraman Simon, the last Jewish fighter to fight for the heavyweight championship in 1942. As a side note Simon knocked out future heavyweight champ Jersey Joe Walcott in 6 rounds. The great announcer Arthur Mercante and ledgendary wrestling character William 'Haystacks' Calhoun add uncredited performances.
A couple of memorable character actors lend their talents to this film in a scene near the end of the film a mob boss and "her" goon pay a visit to Mountain in his dressing room before his debut as a wrestler. Madame Spivy is truly memorable as Ma Greeny as her hulking figure almost overshadows Gleasons and Michael Conrad playes the heavy as he did all his career including Requium and a three year stint on Hill Street Blues as Sgt. Phil Esterhaus. His face maybe not the most recognizable but his slow and deliberate cadance will surly bring back memories expecially fans of Bugs Bunny, as he delivers his line "Now back away see, that's it, nice and slow".
If you like boxing movies than I definetly believe this and Raging Bull should be in your collection. I spent a long time as an extra on the set of Cinderella Man and I couldn't help notice how much Ron Howard pays homage to these great classics. The camera angles, use of differing film speeds and the characters, including the brooding but likable heel (Crowe), the sympathetic trainer(Giamatti)and the leeches who prayed of the unfortunate all show up in the film, which is also noteworthy as a good boxing film but a better human drama.
Later,
Kenaz
Adapted from Rod Serling's earlier `Playhouse 90' TV drama, it improved greatly on the original which I saw about five years ago, by taking full advantage of the film medium, including moody film-noir lighting, an excellent music score, and superb direction. Anthony Quinn is excellent, squeezing every once of melodrama into the role without overdoing it. Mickey Rooney and Jackie Gleason, neither of whom is renowned for subtlety and restraint, hit just the right note in their performances, as does Julie Harris.
The movie also offers great cameos from the boxers and of the past, as mentioned Cassius Clay (later Mohamad Ali) plays himself. Others include greats Willie Pepp and Jack Dempsey, mid 1930s welterweight champion Barney Ross, Gus Lesnevich who held the light heavyweight boxing championship from 1941-1948, Rory Calhoun II who boxed as a middleweight from 1954 to 1962. Abraman Simon, the last Jewish fighter to fight for the heavyweight championship in 1942. As a side note Simon knocked out future heavyweight champ Jersey Joe Walcott in 6 rounds. The great announcer Arthur Mercante and ledgendary wrestling character William 'Haystacks' Calhoun add uncredited performances.
A couple of memorable character actors lend their talents to this film in a scene near the end of the film a mob boss and "her" goon pay a visit to Mountain in his dressing room before his debut as a wrestler. Madame Spivy is truly memorable as Ma Greeny as her hulking figure almost overshadows Gleasons and Michael Conrad playes the heavy as he did all his career including Requium and a three year stint on Hill Street Blues as Sgt. Phil Esterhaus. His face maybe not the most recognizable but his slow and deliberate cadance will surly bring back memories expecially fans of Bugs Bunny, as he delivers his line "Now back away see, that's it, nice and slow".
If you like boxing movies than I definetly believe this and Raging Bull should be in your collection. I spent a long time as an extra on the set of Cinderella Man and I couldn't help notice how much Ron Howard pays homage to these great classics. The camera angles, use of differing film speeds and the characters, including the brooding but likable heel (Crowe), the sympathetic trainer(Giamatti)and the leeches who prayed of the unfortunate all show up in the film, which is also noteworthy as a good boxing film but a better human drama.
Later,
Kenaz
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Relief For Hurricane Katrina Victims Finally On Their Way
Here are a couple of good stories for a change relating to the relief efforts in New Orleans.
Greg Norman Offers The Use of His Helicopter
Golfer Greg Norman sent his helicopter to Louisiana Friday, and said it will stay there for as long as a month. His pilot, Gary Hogan, will fly medical supplies and other items into the region. The helicopter can carry about 1,000 pounds of supplies and shuttle small groups of people.
After Katrina hit, FEMA had contacted the helicopter's manufacturer in seeking help, and word eventually got to Norman. FEMA will coordinate Hogan's flights and supply fuel.
Canadian warships to sail to Louisiana
Three Canadian warships, a coast guard vessel and three Sea King helicopters will be sent to Louisiana on Tuesday with relief supplies for the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir William Alexander will sail along with the Canadian Navy vessels, HMCS Athabaskan, HMCS Ville De Quebec and HMCS Toronto. Duties would involve reconstruction, health care and humanitarian aid. As well, about 40 navy divers from both coasts were also expected to deploy with the mission, which got clearance after American officials accepted a Canadian offer of help.
Canadians donate over $1 million for Hurricane Katrina relief
The Canadian Red Cross estimates that so far Canadians have donated over $1 million to date to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
As well, the agency said 37 Canadian Red Cross workers left for Houston on Saturday to help victims of Hurricane Katrina in the first of a series of missions being organized for the months ahead. The volunteers -- from Sydney, Nova Scotia to Edmonton, Alberta -- will support the American Red Cross in managing 270 shelters and delivering some 500,000 hot meals each day.
Relief Efforts Continue to Flow In From All Over Canada
In Halifax, Nova Scotia's Conservative government announced it would donate $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.
P.E.I. Premier Pat Binns has offered to help co-ordinate an effort to provide shelter and support for the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by Katrina.
People in the Maritimes are offering to take in victims of Katrina. Deputy Prime Minister McLellan said there are offers by Maritimers ready to open their homes to people on the U-S Gulf Coast, who've been left homeless by the storm.
Because of the deep connection of Atlantic Canada's Acadians with the U.S. South, McLellan said many people have offered to shelter children or families who may need somewhere to go.
Air Canada said Friday it had dispatched an Airbus passenger jet from Toronto to New Orleans with a cargo of bottled water and relief supplies. The airline said it would operate shuttle flights over the next several days to help in the evacuation of about 25,000 people from New Orleans to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Magna will house 400 Katrina refugees in Florida
Canadian auto parts giant Magna International announced it is gearing up to help in the hurricane relief effort.
Magna International will bus more than 400 people from the devastated U.S. Gulf Coast to its facilities in Florida, where a spokesman said they can stay until November.
Magna's relief effort will focus on helping women and children.
Magna's Dan Donovan is organizing the relief effort, helped by former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Paul Cellucci, who now works at Magna Entertainment.
Canadian Relief Agencies Start To Help Katrina Victims.
Winnipeg-based Mennonite Disaster Service said Wednesday it is gathering donations to help send hundreds of volunteers to rebuild homes.
Canadian Red Cross volunteers with experience in large scale disasters were being contacted Wednesday and officials hoped a handful would be travelling to the southern U.S. by the weekend.
In Edmonton, Canada's Public Security Minister said Canada will do whatever it can for the U.S.
Anne McLellan said that could involve a wide variety of things, including sending military engineers.
But McLellan said medical drugs may be among the first items Canada is called upon to ship south.
She said an American government agency asked Ottawa to do an inventory of medication that could help stop the spread of infection. McLellan said the inventory has been done and the U.S. government has been informed of Canada's ability to ship the drugs.
Suzanne Charest of the Red Cross said they'll likely send more than 100 volunteers in the coming weeks to help serve hot meals, assess the needs of displaced families and to train other volunteers.
Greg Norman Offers The Use of His Helicopter
Golfer Greg Norman sent his helicopter to Louisiana Friday, and said it will stay there for as long as a month. His pilot, Gary Hogan, will fly medical supplies and other items into the region. The helicopter can carry about 1,000 pounds of supplies and shuttle small groups of people.
After Katrina hit, FEMA had contacted the helicopter's manufacturer in seeking help, and word eventually got to Norman. FEMA will coordinate Hogan's flights and supply fuel.
Canadian warships to sail to Louisiana
Three Canadian warships, a coast guard vessel and three Sea King helicopters will be sent to Louisiana on Tuesday with relief supplies for the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir William Alexander will sail along with the Canadian Navy vessels, HMCS Athabaskan, HMCS Ville De Quebec and HMCS Toronto. Duties would involve reconstruction, health care and humanitarian aid. As well, about 40 navy divers from both coasts were also expected to deploy with the mission, which got clearance after American officials accepted a Canadian offer of help.
Canadians donate over $1 million for Hurricane Katrina relief
The Canadian Red Cross estimates that so far Canadians have donated over $1 million to date to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
As well, the agency said 37 Canadian Red Cross workers left for Houston on Saturday to help victims of Hurricane Katrina in the first of a series of missions being organized for the months ahead. The volunteers -- from Sydney, Nova Scotia to Edmonton, Alberta -- will support the American Red Cross in managing 270 shelters and delivering some 500,000 hot meals each day.
Relief Efforts Continue to Flow In From All Over Canada
In Halifax, Nova Scotia's Conservative government announced it would donate $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.
P.E.I. Premier Pat Binns has offered to help co-ordinate an effort to provide shelter and support for the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by Katrina.
People in the Maritimes are offering to take in victims of Katrina. Deputy Prime Minister McLellan said there are offers by Maritimers ready to open their homes to people on the U-S Gulf Coast, who've been left homeless by the storm.
Because of the deep connection of Atlantic Canada's Acadians with the U.S. South, McLellan said many people have offered to shelter children or families who may need somewhere to go.
Air Canada said Friday it had dispatched an Airbus passenger jet from Toronto to New Orleans with a cargo of bottled water and relief supplies. The airline said it would operate shuttle flights over the next several days to help in the evacuation of about 25,000 people from New Orleans to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Magna will house 400 Katrina refugees in Florida
Canadian auto parts giant Magna International announced it is gearing up to help in the hurricane relief effort.
Magna International will bus more than 400 people from the devastated U.S. Gulf Coast to its facilities in Florida, where a spokesman said they can stay until November.
Magna's relief effort will focus on helping women and children.
Magna's Dan Donovan is organizing the relief effort, helped by former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Paul Cellucci, who now works at Magna Entertainment.
Canadian Relief Agencies Start To Help Katrina Victims.
Winnipeg-based Mennonite Disaster Service said Wednesday it is gathering donations to help send hundreds of volunteers to rebuild homes.
Canadian Red Cross volunteers with experience in large scale disasters were being contacted Wednesday and officials hoped a handful would be travelling to the southern U.S. by the weekend.
In Edmonton, Canada's Public Security Minister said Canada will do whatever it can for the U.S.
Anne McLellan said that could involve a wide variety of things, including sending military engineers.
But McLellan said medical drugs may be among the first items Canada is called upon to ship south.
She said an American government agency asked Ottawa to do an inventory of medication that could help stop the spread of infection. McLellan said the inventory has been done and the U.S. government has been informed of Canada's ability to ship the drugs.
Suzanne Charest of the Red Cross said they'll likely send more than 100 volunteers in the coming weeks to help serve hot meals, assess the needs of displaced families and to train other volunteers.
Friday, September 02, 2005
Tarot Card Reading For The Week Of September 1-7
The Question:"Will this week be a successful one?"
Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Here is the reading.
Cover: General atmosphere
Two of Cups
A NEW PARTNERSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP ENTERS YOUR LIFE.
Crossing: Opposing forces
Queen of Pentacles
YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE STATUS QUO AND DO NOT WANT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE.
Foundation: Past basis
Knight of Pentacles
THERE IS AN UNEXPECTED BUSINESS TRIP, OR NON-BUSINESS TRAVEL, THERE IS ALSO THE POSSIBILITY THAT YOU WILL BE MOVING IN THE FUTURE.
Behind You: Passing influences
Three of Cups
YOU ARE IN A HAPPY MOOD, THE FOCUS IS ON CELEBRATING, HAVING FUN AND ENJOYING YOURSELF, PARTIES AND OR FUN ARE YOUR MAIN CONCERNS RIGHT NOW, AS YOU TASTE A LITTLE HAPPINESS OR SUCCESS IN YOUR LIFE.
Crowining: Possible future
Ace of Wands
YOU WILL PUT ALL YOUR ENERGY INTO A NEW SITUATION OR CREATIVE PROJECT THAT WILL ENTER YOUR LIFE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Before You: Soon to come
The High Priestess
SECRETS ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, AND THERE IS DOUBT IN THE FUTURE, YOU WILL ALSO BE EXPERIENCING STRONG OR VIVID DREAMS.
Hopes: Goals or aspirations
Four of Cups
SOMEONE IS OFFERING YOU AN OPPORTUNITY IN YOUR LIFE, AND YOU ARE REFUSING IT OR IGNORING IT.
Opinions: What others think
Five of Wands
OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WILL BE THE SOURCE OF ANXIETY OR PROBLEMS IN YOUR LIFE AT THIS TIME, YOU WILL FIND THAT PEOPLE AROUND YOU ARE DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH, AND YOU AND THEM MAY NOT AGREE ON THINGS. YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO RESOLVE THE MINOR DISPUTES, BUT THE BIG THINGS YOU WILL NOT. THERE IS ALSO GOSSIP AROUND YOU, BEWARE WHOM YOU TALK TO.
Feelings: Fears
The Devil
YOU WILL BE BLINDED BY AN INTENSE DESIRE OR OBSESSION THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SEE CLEARLY THE SITUATION AT HAND, YOU WILL ALSO BE INDULGING YOURSELF, SPENDING MONEY UNWISELY, AND ALCOHOL AND OR SEX MAY BECOME A MAJOR PART OF YOUR LIFE.
Outcome: Resolution
King of Wands
YOU ARE FEELING RESTRICTED IN YOUR AFFAIRS, AND YOU WILL BE MORE DEDICATED TO WORK OR CAREER THAN A RELATIONSHIP OR LOVE INTEREST.
Quintessence:
The Hierophant
DO NOT STICK WITH OLD HABITS, LET YOURSELF BE GUIDED BY YOUR CONVICTIONS.
Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Here is the reading.
Cover: General atmosphere
Two of Cups
A NEW PARTNERSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP ENTERS YOUR LIFE.
Crossing: Opposing forces
Queen of Pentacles
YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE STATUS QUO AND DO NOT WANT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE.
Foundation: Past basis
Knight of Pentacles
THERE IS AN UNEXPECTED BUSINESS TRIP, OR NON-BUSINESS TRAVEL, THERE IS ALSO THE POSSIBILITY THAT YOU WILL BE MOVING IN THE FUTURE.
Behind You: Passing influences
Three of Cups
YOU ARE IN A HAPPY MOOD, THE FOCUS IS ON CELEBRATING, HAVING FUN AND ENJOYING YOURSELF, PARTIES AND OR FUN ARE YOUR MAIN CONCERNS RIGHT NOW, AS YOU TASTE A LITTLE HAPPINESS OR SUCCESS IN YOUR LIFE.
Crowining: Possible future
Ace of Wands
YOU WILL PUT ALL YOUR ENERGY INTO A NEW SITUATION OR CREATIVE PROJECT THAT WILL ENTER YOUR LIFE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Before You: Soon to come
The High Priestess
SECRETS ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, AND THERE IS DOUBT IN THE FUTURE, YOU WILL ALSO BE EXPERIENCING STRONG OR VIVID DREAMS.
Hopes: Goals or aspirations
Four of Cups
SOMEONE IS OFFERING YOU AN OPPORTUNITY IN YOUR LIFE, AND YOU ARE REFUSING IT OR IGNORING IT.
Opinions: What others think
Five of Wands
OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WILL BE THE SOURCE OF ANXIETY OR PROBLEMS IN YOUR LIFE AT THIS TIME, YOU WILL FIND THAT PEOPLE AROUND YOU ARE DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH, AND YOU AND THEM MAY NOT AGREE ON THINGS. YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO RESOLVE THE MINOR DISPUTES, BUT THE BIG THINGS YOU WILL NOT. THERE IS ALSO GOSSIP AROUND YOU, BEWARE WHOM YOU TALK TO.
Feelings: Fears
The Devil
YOU WILL BE BLINDED BY AN INTENSE DESIRE OR OBSESSION THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SEE CLEARLY THE SITUATION AT HAND, YOU WILL ALSO BE INDULGING YOURSELF, SPENDING MONEY UNWISELY, AND ALCOHOL AND OR SEX MAY BECOME A MAJOR PART OF YOUR LIFE.
Outcome: Resolution
King of Wands
YOU ARE FEELING RESTRICTED IN YOUR AFFAIRS, AND YOU WILL BE MORE DEDICATED TO WORK OR CAREER THAN A RELATIONSHIP OR LOVE INTEREST.
Quintessence:
The Hierophant
DO NOT STICK WITH OLD HABITS, LET YOURSELF BE GUIDED BY YOUR CONVICTIONS.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Hurricane Katrina
My heart bleeds for the victims of Mondays Hurricane throughout the Gulf Coast. I won't pretend to understand the pain and loss felt by the millions of victims Katrina has left homeless and without loved ones, I can only offer my hope. Please accept.
A picture, truly is worth a thousand words and to see flood water covering eighty percent of New Orleans, in some parts up to the third story of some of the cities historical buildings and to watch thousands of people huddle in the dark at the Super Dome makes you feel helpless.
To watch news footage of national guard and even media helicopters help people escape the tops of their roofs in Louisiana. Some had taped a red cross symbol and the words diabetic on their roofs in an effort to attract the aid that they needed.
In made me sick to hear about a crowd of about 50 to 75 people had swarmed through a supermarket in New Orleans, taking out shopping carts full of goods before police arrived. In another city a young kid was stopped by a news team from looting a home of the owners tv, when asked if he thought what he was doing was wrong his reply was "if it was wrong the cops would have stopped me". Enough said, I shake my head in disbelief.
The other sickening part of this tragedy is how the gas megaopolies hear in Canada had decided to capitalize on a tragedy and raised gas prices in unison to an absurd $1.20 a litre! over night. Unlike in the U.S our oil rigs are not built offshore and thus not effected like the ones in the Gulf.
This is just pure price gouging, and illegal in this country. If charged and found guilty it would see every CEO of Canada's big gas giants behind bars. Only if someone in government grew some "cahonies" and named names.
Later,
Kenaz
A picture, truly is worth a thousand words and to see flood water covering eighty percent of New Orleans, in some parts up to the third story of some of the cities historical buildings and to watch thousands of people huddle in the dark at the Super Dome makes you feel helpless.
To watch news footage of national guard and even media helicopters help people escape the tops of their roofs in Louisiana. Some had taped a red cross symbol and the words diabetic on their roofs in an effort to attract the aid that they needed.
In made me sick to hear about a crowd of about 50 to 75 people had swarmed through a supermarket in New Orleans, taking out shopping carts full of goods before police arrived. In another city a young kid was stopped by a news team from looting a home of the owners tv, when asked if he thought what he was doing was wrong his reply was "if it was wrong the cops would have stopped me". Enough said, I shake my head in disbelief.
The other sickening part of this tragedy is how the gas megaopolies hear in Canada had decided to capitalize on a tragedy and raised gas prices in unison to an absurd $1.20 a litre! over night. Unlike in the U.S our oil rigs are not built offshore and thus not effected like the ones in the Gulf.
This is just pure price gouging, and illegal in this country. If charged and found guilty it would see every CEO of Canada's big gas giants behind bars. Only if someone in government grew some "cahonies" and named names.
Later,
Kenaz
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