Mallalieu said his professor "held the door shut" while several students darted to the windows. Some climbed up on desks, ledges and a radiator cover to pull the screens down and kick at the metal-framed glass. Three windows easily gave way and swung open on hinges as the gunshots got louder.
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Monday, April 16, 2007
Monday, April 2, 2007
Fox News Screenshot
I don't watch Fox News, but I do occasionally surf to the site just to see what the right wing world is up to. Today's news was dominated by the Supreme Court decision rebuking the Bush Administration concerning carbon emission regulation. The story made the front page on NYTimes.com, CNN.com, MSNBC.com, WashingtonPost.com, etc. However, here's a screen shot of FoxNews.com. Not on the front page. Not when you scroll down. Nowhere to be seen!
Looks like if it's unflattering to the Bush Administration, it's apparently "not news." But of course "Squirrels Battle Snow" is news.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
HBO "Rome" Season Two Episode 10 Review
HBO's series "Rome" concluded Sunday night with one of the series' best episodes. After two seasons and over a hundred million dollars sunk into its elaborate production, "Rome" ended with the triumph of Octavian to "First Citizen," and the deaths of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Lucius Varinus. It was a triumphant end for the show that will leave "Rome" fans clamoring for another season. Indeed, there is already an online petition to pressure HBO to do another season.
The episode began with Mark Antony's naval defeat at the Battle of Actium. It's a different Mark Antony. Instead of the cocky, arrogant power-monger, we see a beaten, resigned man. James Purefoy does perhaps his finest job portraying the complex character that was Mark Antony. His death scene was particularly poignant and powerful.
Purefoy's fantastic performance as Antony contrasted greatly with Lyndsey Marshal's Cleopatra. She seemed wooded and unbelievable, and her death scene was a disappointment.
But the stars of "Rome" and the most likable characters turn out to be not one of the nobility or royalty, but two foot soldiers who find themselves part of history: Lucius Vorenus, played by Kevin Mckidd; and Titus Pullo, played by Ray Stevenson. The friendship between the two seemed very believable and, at times, tender and touching.
Overall, the show ended well. But perhaps HBO could've made a two hour season finale. This would've made some things tidier for all the characters. But overall, I'm sad to see the show end, but I'm looking forward to watching all 23 episodes over again on DVD!
The episode began with Mark Antony's naval defeat at the Battle of Actium. It's a different Mark Antony. Instead of the cocky, arrogant power-monger, we see a beaten, resigned man. James Purefoy does perhaps his finest job portraying the complex character that was Mark Antony. His death scene was particularly poignant and powerful.
Purefoy's fantastic performance as Antony contrasted greatly with Lyndsey Marshal's Cleopatra. She seemed wooded and unbelievable, and her death scene was a disappointment.
But the stars of "Rome" and the most likable characters turn out to be not one of the nobility or royalty, but two foot soldiers who find themselves part of history: Lucius Vorenus, played by Kevin Mckidd; and Titus Pullo, played by Ray Stevenson. The friendship between the two seemed very believable and, at times, tender and touching.
Overall, the show ended well. But perhaps HBO could've made a two hour season finale. This would've made some things tidier for all the characters. But overall, I'm sad to see the show end, but I'm looking forward to watching all 23 episodes over again on DVD!
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