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Review: Warm Bodies (2013)

When I first saw the previews for Warm Bodies, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.  It’s obvious from the get-go that they planned on putting some spin on the classic zombie story whereby the walking dead end up becoming sentient in some way.  It was also billed as a love story between the living and the dead.  And while these two elements scream comedy, the actual result for Warm Bodies was a story that speaks about the isolation of human beings and their eventual redemption.

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Betsy & Iya, Portland

Betsy and Iya is a relatively new jewelry store, but one that has been making waves and gathering up quite the following of loyal customers.  The big appeal behind this shop is that their selection consists entirely of handmade jewelry that they craft themselves or put on display for other independent jewelry makers.  You won’t find diamond rings and such here, but what you will find is amazing and beautiful (and affordable) and perfect for a unique gift of jewelry for your someone special.  If you’re in the Portland area, you should defini

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Manika Jewelry

If you’re looking to find jewelry that is both beautiful and unique, check out the selection at Manika Jewelry.  The pieces are all crafted by amazing independent artists and each represents its own style.  You’ll not find the usual collection of diamond rings and pearl necklaces here, but what you will find is likely to impress you.  For a loved one that prefers something different than all the rest, Manika is a good choice.  Just stop by and talk to the helpful staff and they’ll be able to point you in the right direction.  Has anyone been to Ma

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Kendra Scott

Rising from the ranks of independent jewelry designer to one of the top names in the business in the span of just a decade, Kendra Scott is quickly becoming a worldwide brand.  With unique and trendy designs, she manages to appeal to a wide range of people, from the average person to big name celebrities.  If you’re looking to find a gift that your loved one will treasure but don’t want to have to spend six months of paychecks to do it, check out Kendra Scott and what her store has to offer.  Has anyone bought any Kendra Scott jewelry before?  Were

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Michael Saunders and Brandon Maurer...

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Phoenix Terry sez, in the Shout Box,

phxterry: M's Line-Up just posted for today against Rays' RHP Archer. M's OF is Morse, Ibanez, & Ackley, with Saunders sitting. Gotta love the decisions of the M's Field Leadership -- they sit our best-defensive OFer, who is also our hottest hitting OFer at the moment, who happens to bat left handed -- so that we can watch ice-cold, 41 year-old Rauuuul flail on defense and prove something, not quite sure what. This starting OF has to be the worst defensive OF playing today in all of the major leagues, but hey, the hot bats of Morse (OPS since ASB of.558) & Rauul (.453) make up for it. I recall GMZ stating that he didn't make deadline trades to keep winning games; but this line-up provides no evidence to back up his assertion. Go M's.34 min 19 sec ago - See more at: http://seattlesportsinsider.com/article/what-price-cliff-lee#comment-90703

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Ready to have your mind blown?  Say ready.  "Ready!" ... ok.

Here is this morning's table of John Dewan Runs Saved, by defensive position:

 

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The Ugly Truth

Ibanez and Morse have been getting beaten on fly balls over their heads, according to Dewan.  But then, you knew that.  Morse, it turns out, does have a real issue tracking balls he has to get back for.  He's probably not a legit right fielder.  In retrospect, you only want Morse playing defense if he's in LF and if the other two guys can run.  Maybe not then, either, but it's open for discussion.

Saunders, Ackley, and Chavez have been getting beaten, horribly, on balls (1) in front of them, (2) to the side of them, and (3) behind them.  All three have been 100% equal-opportunity butchers.  

Saunders' numbers have been gasp-inducing.  Score one thunderous body blow to Dr. D's (ex-)theory that anybody can play center in Safeco.  You've got to adjust to data.

Bay's numbers are passable, according to Dewan.  Apparently it's not impossible to play the outfield in Safeco, even for an older gentleman.  Although, interestingly, Franklin Gutierrez would be headed for a -20 runs season, prorated.  Somebody should rule out the possibility that the conditions are a major factor this year.

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Review: Dead Man (1995)

The movie Dead Man harkens back to a day when acclaimed actor Johnny Depp was still a major player in the independent movie scene.  It is, in many people’s opinions, one of Depp’s best roles and continues to be a cult classic to this day.  Dead Man is written and directed by Jim Jarmusch (Broken Flowers) and has a cast that consists of many great actors.  There are cameos from Crispin Glover, Lance Henriksen, John Hurt, Iggy Pop, Gabriel Byrne, Billy Bob Thornton and Alfred Molina just to name a few.  It’s this eclectic cast and a bizarre script that makes Dead Man such a great film.

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Great live action movies featuring girls

I’m always harping on movie studios about not having enough lead female roles. And I’ll keep doing it until there is equal representation across the board. I’m not asking for much—just that half the population be included in movie (and other media) roles. Oh, and not just as tropes.

There are some really great live action movies that feature strong female leads that I do want to share with you, though. My daughter loves these movies and I bet your family will, too. (There are some cartoons, too, but I’ll post about them another day.)

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"In the Same Vein" book search from Zola Books

Zola Books is about a year old, and when I first saw them demo what they're up to I loved it. You can read my gushing article over here at RedHatProject.com.

Right now they're putting together a social search engine for book recommendations, and what they've mocked up here: https://zolabooks.com/recommendations is pretty amazing. Note: These features are not yet functional, so what I write below is my own speculation based on what is on that page.

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Weekend Fun: Projects for the whole family

Make these fun DIY bubbly lava lamps over at Juggling with Kids.

These s’mores bars look amazing! Make some and check out the other recipes at Cooking with Kids.

Visit every local sno-cone stand or independent ice cream seller in your town. Make a list of flavors and go through one every week through the summer. An easy way to do this is to have each family member get a different flavor and share!

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