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রবিবার, ৩০ সেপ্টেম্বর, ২০১২
93% Farewell, My Queen
If you are expecting a French film chronicling the last days of Marie Antoinette, then you may be in for a slight disappointment. Brilliantly directed by the Benoit Jacquot (who also co-wrote the much less impressive script) and starring Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette and Lea Seydoux, who plays one of the Queen's readers named Sidonie Laborde, and is also the protagonist of this film (for some reason) "Farewell, My Queen" is advertised as the story of the last days of Marie Antoinette, but it's more like the somewhat muted story of the two months before the "last days" of Marie Antoinette. So, even though "Farewell, My Queen" is a better movie than Sofia Coppola's ill advised, indie rock inspired, "Marie Antoinette", due to the faux-final-days story structure, in conjunction with the fact that "Farewell, My Queen" uses Marie Antoinette as a side character, telling the story from the point of view of Sidonie Laborde (a nobody) this is a film which may have many audiences scratching their heads as to why the need to show this particular moment in the life of Marie Antoinette. As I alluded to above, "Farewell My Queen" chronicles a miniscule portion in time during the last months of Marie Antoinette's reign. However, audiences are not treated to "the good part", or the part they undoubtedly came to see. What I mean by this is there are almost no visuals of the actual Revolution, plus (and more importantly) we don't actually get to witness the final days of Marie Antoinette's life simply because "Farewell, My Queen" curiously plays out through the eyes of one of her ladies-in-waiting. Instead, audiences are forced to sit through a pseudo-love story that focuses not on the very interesting end of Marie Antoinette's reign, but on the minutiae right before it! This film is the equivalent of sitting through the love story of Jack and Rose, with the movie ending just before the Titanic strikes the iceberg. Yes, I am aware that this is a script which was adapted from a critically acclaimed novel by Chantal Thomas, BUT it still doesn't make the story's focus any less misguided. I mean, there are some scenes which do attempt to create a somewhat intriguing love story, an aspect which must be fully accredited to some fantastic mood setting by Jacquot, but in the same vein, this film never rises above said simplistic love story. Side Note: Another issue many audiences will likely come across is how frivolously "Farewell, My Queen" throws its viewers right into the deep end of this story, with little exposition. In fact, the greatest individual flaw which hinders "Farewell, My Queen" will be seen in the audiences immediate realization that neither Jacquot's visuals or the engaging performances (which I will speak about later) are going to give those not formally versed in the players of the French Revolution and the fall of Versailles, the background information they may desperately desire, as this film half-introduces more and more characters of seeming importance. So, do yourself a favor, if you are going to see "Farewell, My Queen" (at the very least) peruse the Marie Antoinette Wiki page before going to see this film. With that said, the visuals (the set design in conjunction with the director) are somewhat breathtaking at times, due to Jacquot making some very brave directorial choices, including tons of long takes which trail behind characters as they weave in and out of crowds, giving audiences an intimate feeling of the atmosphere of late 1700's France, and a few beautifully constructed shots of the landscapes. And I guess it doesn't hurt that the two female leads, Seydoux and Kruger, both give engaging performances. But even if Kruger's interpretation of Antoinette is one of the best I've ever seen and Seydoux is so captivating to watch as she effortlessly takes control of the movie every time she is on screen, there is simply not enough in the story or the writing to give reasoning to the eccentric behavior or motives behind the actions of Marie Antoinette or (more importantly) give a reason as to why Sidonie is so infatuated with her. So, even though, in the latter half of the film (more than an hour in) Jacquot does create an atmosphere which allows these characters to somewhat blossom, many will find it hard to care about a Marie Antoinette story that contains no beheadings. Final Thought: Based on a "last days" plot which attempts to imitate a much better film like "Downfall", even with some spectacular direction and two engaging female performances, "Farewell, My Queen" is nothing more than this year's "My Week With Marilyn", telling a story which focuses on characters nobody really cares about, rather than simply creating a storyline around the life/last days of (in this case) Marie Antoinette. So, even if you are a Marie Antoinette fan, with the overall structure the way it is, "Farewell, My Queen" is nothing more than DVD worthy at best. Follow me on Twitter @moviesmarkus Find more reviews at: movieswithmarkusonline.blogspot.com
August 2, 2012Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/farewell_my_queen/
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Pets: Jake, Mox, Ron - Bel Air, MD Patch
From the?Humane Society of Harford County:
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Dog of the Week: Jake
Age: 2 years
Color: Black, White & Tan
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Gender: Male
Adoption Fee: $160
Hi there! I'm Jake, and if you saw me when I first arrived at the shelter in July as a stray, I don?t think you?d recognize me now.? I had a very bad skin infection and was missing hair and I was so sad, but the kind folks here have been taking good care of me, and I look and feel so much better! When you see me now you will note a look of some St Bernard in me. Everyone is impressed that despite my bad situation, my happy-go-lucky attitude and good heart are shining through. They are all hoping some wonderful family will recognize what I have to offer and the happy ending will be complete. I am easy on a leash and will sit/lay down on command. I am truly a diamond in the rough (and less and less rough each day- so check me out soon!)
Cat of the Week: Mox
Age: 3 years
Color: Black, Brown & White
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Gender: Male
Adoption Fee: $47.50 (reduced from $95)
My name?s Mox and I?m perched here and ready to leap into your heart!? I'm a very sweet boy who is looking for my forever home. I'm laid back and love to be petted. You can usually find me on this cat tree hanging out with my feline buddies in the Free Roam Room.? Why not come in and meet me? Maybe I can be your new BFFF (Best Furry Friend Forever).? P.S. I am a member of the Lonely Hearts Club because I?ve been here since July 2nd, and my adoption fee is half off!
Small Critter of the Week: Ron
Age: 7 months
Color: Black
Breed: Rabbit
Gender: Male
Adoption Fee: $50
Are you looking for a sweet, good-natured pal for company and affection? Why don?t you adopt me, a nice, calm rabbit who?ll provide lots of fun and love? Hi, I?m Ron, and I was given up to the shelter because my owner was allergic to me. I?m only 7 months old and I?ve got the softest black fur! I am patiently waiting for a new home, so if you think you might love a rabbit, come see me!
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Franciscan University of Steubenville to recognize eight alumni
STEUBENVILLE - Eight Franciscan University of Steubenville alumni will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet and Ceremony slated for Friday in the J.C. Williams Center.
A pre-dinner reception begins in the Atrium at 6 p.m., followed by the banquet dinner and ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Tony and Nina Gentile Gallery.
The event recognizes the professional achievements and service to the church and society of Franciscan alumni for many decades.
The university has announced this year's recipients are:
The Rev. Joseph Meagher, Class of 1984, who is receiving the Bishop John King Mussio Award for his service to the Archdiocese of Newark, his involvement in the Pro-Life movement and his ministry to young adults and diocesan seminarians.
Mary Grace (Kniola) Landrum, Class of 1972, who is receiving the Dr. John J. Carrigg Award for her work with youth of Texas as a teacher and special education specialist and for launching her own consulting company to train educational leaders.
John Henricks, Class of 1991, who is receiving the Alumni Citizenship Award for his work in the public square as past director of government relations for the Family Research Council, and currently in the same position for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Bobby Aborn, Class of 2012, and Christi Aborn, Class of 2009, who are receiving the Rose M. DeFede Faithful Franciscan Award for their service to Franciscan University of Steubenville students by acting as household coordinators, mission trip coordinators, marriage preparation assistants, athletic coaches and hosts of the Dinner for Twelve Strangers.
Dr. Adam Berman, Class of 1994, who is receiving the Father Dan Egan Award for his work as an expert cardiologist specializing in complex arrhythmia ablation, and for medical research he is conducting in conjunction with two leading medical centers.
Michael Kehoe, Class of 1968, who is receiving the professor Edward J. Kelly Award for his work in the telecommunications industry, rising to executive levels with AT&T, as well as his involvement with numerous civic, educational, and charitable boards such as the Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College.
Nate Pollock, Class of 1999, who is receiving the Outstanding Young Alumni Award for graduating at the top of his class from the University of Notre Dame Law School, going on to a successful career in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and authoring numerous legal briefs, two of which have reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
The event costs $30 a person for the reception and dinner, or $10 for the reception alone.
RSVP online at www.franciscan.edu/alumni.
Source: http://www.weirtondailytimes.com/page/content.detail/id/588754.html
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How to Get Reimbursed for Delays and Cancellations | Travel News ...
American Airlines has been making headlines as labor and maintenance issues caused 430 flights to be delayed and another 53 cancelled in the past week?largely on flights in and out of Dallas/Fort Worth International. Besides waiting in long lines to reschedule, many passengers had to pay for unexpected meals, overnight stays, and/or transportation.
Will they be reimbursed? Depends what kind of traveler's insurance they carry?and, sometimes, what credit card they used to pay for the flight.
While American had a particularly bad week, they're not the only culprit. Southwest Airlines had 276 flights delayed last week, according to FlightStats.com. Altogether, 1,839 flights were delayed and 120 canceled in the U.S. last week, and another 3,773 were delayed in Europe. If you ended up with one of these ill-fated fares, were you covered?
World MasterCard covers trip cancellation up to the cost of the trip, but not expenses incurred by delays. Members of American AAdvantage frequent flyer program who paid for those cancelled American flights with the AAdvantage MasterCard won't get any help on expenses caused by those 430 delayed flights. Trip cancellation insurance covers trips cancelled by the passenger, prior to departure, due to death or illness. Passengers may have better luck hitting up the airline for expenses caused by a flight the airline cancelled.
Visa Signature does not cover trip delay or cancellation. Those who used the AAdvantage Visa Signature card are out of luck on either delayed or cancelled trips. Visa Signature cards, which also include United Explorer and US Airways, cover lost luggage (up to $3,000 per trip), car rental collision, and travel emergency and accidents, but not delays or cancellations.
Discover Escape covers both cancellation and delays. Your best bet for a reasonably priced card ($60 annual fee) that covers both delays and cancellations is Discover Escape. If you charge a delayed flight on a Discover Escape, you're eligible for up to $150 per day of food and hotel expenses for a scheduled trip on a common carrier delayed over six hours. Discover Escape also covers trip cancellation up to the cost of the trip, luggage reimbursement up to $2,500 per trip, and up to $500,000 in flight insurance.
American Express allows you to purchase add-on insurance for both delays and cancellations as an add-on. Premium cards, such as the American Express Platinum cover both, but you have to pay a $450 annual fee for the privilege. (Platinum comes with a whole lot of perks, so can pay for itself if you travel a lot.)
Dedicated traveler insurance covers delays and cancellations. If you do travel a lot, it might be worth paying for dedicated traveler insurance. Most policies reimburse you $100 to $150 a day for taxis, meals, lodging, and other expenses incurred because of a flight delayed by storm or strike. Some policies also cover pre-paid reservations missed because of the delay. Some, like Travel Guard and Savvy Traveler, allow you to purchase coverage for individual flights. But if you're going to pay $200 annually for insurance, it might be worth investing instead in a premium credit card that also earns you free travel and VIP treatment?airport lounge access, expedited security and boarding, etc.
Elite members get special treatment. If you're an elite member of an airline (flying 25,000 miles or more a year) you have more leverage with flight delays. According to WSJ, American Airlines recently emailed AAdvantage members, promising alternative flights if passengers discovered, on the day of departure, that they would arrive more than an hour later. American's website promises the same to other passengers facing a delay of two or more hours, offering standby seating on earlier domestic flights, full refunds if passengers cancel trips, and flights on other airlines or changes to American flights free of charge.
Fodors.com contributor Cathleen McCarthy is the rewards expert for CreditCards.com and covers entertainment and travel deals on her own network, Save on Cities. Her stories have appeared in The Washington Post, WSJ, Amtrak ARRIVE, Town & Country, and inflight magazines.
Photo credit: Airport departures board via Shutterstock
Source: http://www.fodors.com/news/how-to-get-reimbursed-for-delays-and-cancellations-6029.html
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AP Interview: Italy to assist Libya on security
Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations while the 67th U.N. General Assembly is underway, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations while the 67th U.N. General Assembly is underway, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations while the 67th U.N. General Assembly is underway, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations while the 67th U.N. General Assembly is underway, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations while the 67th U.N. General Assembly is underway, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi speaks to a reporter during an interview at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations while the 67th U.N. General Assembly is underway, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
NEW YORK (AP) ? Italy will expand its economic and social commitments in Libya even as the North African country continues to battle problems that range from unsecured borders to dangerous armed groups, Italy's foreign minister said Friday.
A former colonial ruler of Libya, Italy has decades-solid trade ties with Tripoli, including extensive gas and oil interests.
"We are encouraging Libyan authorities to urgently tackle the issue of safety," Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi told The Associated Press in an interview on Friday.
He noted that Libya's weak security instability contributed to the killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, along with three other Americans in an attack on the U.S. consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi. And Libya's unsecured borders are a top priority that "must be resolved rapidly," Terzi said.
"We want to expand our partnership with this country, which is so important economically and politically," Terzi said.
He gave no details, but Italy's ties to Libya are strong.
Italy was Libya's colonial ruler in fascist times and went on to develop into Libya's largest trading partner as old resentments matured into mutually beneficial economic ties ? worth ?11 billion before trade was halted in February with the outbreak of civil war. Italy also is dependent on the Arab country's oil.
But Libya has suffered a big security vacuum following last year's killing of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi and the collapse of his regime.
The void was quickly filled by local militia groups formed initially of rebel forces that fought Gadhafi's forces in an eight-month rebellion. Since then, they have grown in number and their ranks swelled with youths ready to take the law into their own hands.
"Italy is viewed by Libyans as their first point of reference in Europe," Terzi said. "We intend to increase our presence in every field."
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শুক্রবার, ২৮ সেপ্টেম্বর, ২০১২
My L.A. Lifestyle: Botox In a Bottle?
What if you could pull the cork on a red wine and enjoy the highest level of anti-oxidant, anti-aging benefits that would help keep you heart-healthy and younger looking?? And, you could get this for under $20 per bottle?? No sci-fi here, there?s been oodles of press confirming research that drinking red wine has a definite health benefit.?? We pretty much all know that, but we now know that the grape with the highest and healthiest ingredients is the little known and unsung Tannat. ? Why is this wine so healthy for us? Tannat contains the most Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins of any red wine, about triple that of other red wines. Funny, the word doesn?t look like a health benefit and it?d be a challenge even for that ?Mad Man?, Don Draper to wrap some sizzle around. He?d definitely drop this one on Peggy. For our purposes, we?ll call it by its nickname: OPC?s.? This is a chemical substance found in the skins of all red grapes and grape seeds. The thicker the skin, the more OPC?s. Since Tannat has the thickest of skins (always good when you?re not very popular), it has a huge concentration of OPC?s.? You can read all about the anti-aging and health benefits in the book, ?The Red Wine Diet? by Dr. Roger Corder, a cardiovascular expert at the William Harvey Research Institute in London.? Other research has been published in the prestigious journal ?Nature? which stated: "The higher OPC concentration in wines from southwest France is due to traditional wine-making, which ensures that high amounts of OPCs are extracted, and to the flavonoid-rich grape Tannat, which makes up a large proportion of grapes used to produce local wines in the Gers area but is rarely grown elsewhere." Real life scientific evidence of the benefit of Tannat can be found in the records at the d?partement of Gers in southwest France.? The area is home to more than double the national average of men in their nineties. Although this grape has been made into wine for more than 600 years, it still enjoys a cult status.? Born in the Basque region of France and made into wine most famously in the Madiran region, the winemaking area of Gers, it wasn?t until the cuttings emigrated with Basque families into Uruguay that the world began to take notice.? Like the French grape Malbec in Argentina, the Tannat grape was tamed by the Southern Hemisphere conditions.? Today, it?s the main red wine from Uruguay.? In Paso Robles, Tablas Creek has been vinting and selling Tannat for about a decade. This is not a gentle wine, but one with heft.? The younger the wine, the sturdier the tannins.? Tannins are found in grape skins and seeds and they?re what make your teeth feel like they have little wool socks on them.? In Uruguay the ferment the wine in open vats to allow more air to reach the juice, softening the tannins by exposure.? Some winemakers use cement tanks as well as steel for fermentation before gently resting the wine in new French oak barrels. Here are a two to find for in your local wine shop, or online: 2010 Bouza: I recently tasted this wine and was surprised at the amount of fruit in such this young vintage. Bouza is known for quality in its vineyards and winemaking.? Watch this team as they work their magic with Tannat both as a single grape and also blended with Tempranillo.? The color is an inky Ruby and very dense.? Stick your nose into the glass and enjoy the dark fruit and licorice with a spike of spice. ?Make no mistake, there are tannins, but not unpleasant and with a rich meal of steak on the grill (drizzled with a bit of good olive oil) or a rich stew, this wine will be perfect.? ?About $19.00.
2010 Tablas Creek:? This organic winery is located in Paso Robles, most known for their Rhone varietals and owned by the French Perrin family.? So how did the decidedly non-Rhone Tannat sneak into their vineyards?? In the early 90?s one of their French nurserymen brought it back with him as a grape he favored.? Their version has a black-red color also dense.? Again, your nose will be filled with jammy fruits (typical of California) and spice.??This is an elegant wine that would have a great dance with braised short ribs, stews, roasted pork or BBQ ribs.? About $30.00 available from the winery.
Hmmmmm....consider cancelling the Botox treatment and have dinner and a glass of Tannat instead. ?
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RIM Employee?s OOO Reply This Week Is Both Epic And Inspiring
RIM is holding its yearly developers conference this week, playing host to over a thousand developers still dedicated to the BlackBerry platform. The company detailed several novel features to BlackBerry 10 scheduled for release in early 2013. And yes, there was this bad music video, too. Anyway, a fellow TC editor strangely posted a RIM employee's OOO reply earlier tonight. He called it both epic and sad. He stated it was delusional, yet awesome. He then laid into this random employee for having a positive outlook and faith in his struggling employer. This RIM employee deserves better. Much better. He (or she) deserves a pat on the back for sticking to the mission in spite of all the mud that's been flung. Sure, the OOO reply was a bit over the top, but that's what it's going to take to save RIM. And RIM is worth saving.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/3_gMPdeLU2g/
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Further Science Adventures from North Carolina
In North Carolina, as you well know, we like our science with a side of crazy. The old Flying Burrito Brothers tune says, ?The scientists say it?ll all wash away, but we don?t believe them anymore,? and we love our country music here, so we made quite a splash with the legislative nuh-unhs about sea level rise a while back.?If you recall, we tried to make measuring it illegal.
Now state senator David Rouzer, the same knucklehead behind that legislative enterprise against scientific measurement, wants to simply do without (?devolve,? as he could not possibly have put it better, given the antiscience context) ? the Department of Energy. Not because, say, NC doesn?t have a thriving and growing wind energy industry (10,000-plus expected megawatts by 2030); not because we aren?t on the bleeding edge of the fracking controversy; not because we don?t have a biofuels industry; not because the NSF-funded NC State University-led
No ? Rouzer wants to ?devolve? the Department of Energy because ? well, let him tell it: ?When I went over to the Department of Energy one day, you walk down the hall and most of them who are drawing 6-figure salaries are sitting there reading books.? Books! Do I need to remind you that starts with ?B? and that rhymes with ?P? and that stands for pool? ?You start reading books and it?s only a step from books to thinking, which leads to reason, which leads to logic, which leads to scientific theories about things like evolution or climate change. And this is North Carolina, where we don?t hold with such. I mean, how far from that is, say, hug dancing?
Okay, sorry. Carried away a bit.
Fortunately, we have other science stories here, with good news outcomes and a connectivity theme, though, sad to say, they also center on some good old North Carolina dumbassery. To begin: turns out while Jonathan Moss was on his honeymoon, some knucklehead burglarized his apartment. Moss?s landlord emailed him the news, and Moss got busy. He used his iPad to turn on the Prey software he?d downloaded onto his MacBook. The MacBook then began taking pictures of the guy who had the laptop and telling Moss exactly where it was. Moss went to the police in Aruba; they called police in Raleigh, who went to knucklehead?s house and got the laptop.
And that?s interesting because Moss was in Aruba at the time. Much scarier was this crime spree, which started with three knuckleheads stealing an iPhone. An iPhone, of course, is highly trackable, so while the police were tracking it they were able to document the whereabouts of said knuckleheads, which appears to connect them with several other robberies ? they took pizza! ? robbery attempts, and a shooting. Once the phone stopped moving around, police went to its location and found the knuckleheads. No word, regrettably, on the condition of the pizza.
So, anyhow. Our legislature remains committed to leading the world in science- and learning-related dumbassery, but our citizenry seems perfectly capable of using technology ? especially connectivity ? to improve the lives of all North Carolinians, save the knuckleheads. I draw no conclusions. But if you come to visit us in North Carolina, don?t let the legislators see you reading any books. And make sure you have your tracking devices turned on.
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Playboy's No. 1 party school: We want a recount
By Sevil Omer, NBC News
Officials at the University of Virginia on Wednesday weren't thrilled with Playboy?s dubious distinction listing the nation?s oldest public university as the No. 1 party school in America.
?We are demanding a recount,? UVA spokeswoman Marian Anderfuren told NBC News.
?It?s far more important for the university to be known for our academic achievements in teaching and research,? said Carol Wood, another UVA spokeswoman, in a statement to NBC News.??
Playboy ranked the Charlottesville, Va., university -- founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 -- as the top party school, beating 100 other colleges nationwide, according to Playboy?s?2012 Top Party Schools list. The rankings are featured in the October college issue.??
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"Raise a glass to UVA, whose students know a thing or two about raising glasses and everything important to this list," said Playboy on its website. ?The Cavaliers placed an uninspiring 16th?in sports but more than made up for it in nightlife and sex, finishing number three and number two, respectively. According to our math, two plus three equals one.?
The rankings were based on 900 data points across three categories: sex, sports and nightlife, according to Playboy officials.???
Playboy?s full top 10 list:
- University of Virginia
- University of Southern California
- University of Florida
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Flag Football Flourishing for Burbank Park and Recreation
Burbank Dolphins Orange (Photo courtesy of Mike Graceffo)
By Dick Dornan
BurbankNBeyond Sports Editor
Hark the days of our childhood when many of us played flag football. Those were the good times. Sure we would find some time to play tackle football without pads and other times a simple game of ?two-hand touch.? But there was always something special about playing flag football.At any position on the field, we could be who we wanted to be. Maybe I could be Joe Montana at quarterback or even ?Mean? Joe Greene at defensive end? It was a game of simplicity and grace and it brought out a smile in each of us.
Burbank Dolphins Black on offense (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
High School football might take center stage on a Thursday or Friday evening at Memorial Field and Pop Warner on a Saturday at Burbank High, but it doesn?t get any better than wrapping that flag belt around your waist, inserting your mouthpiece and wearing your jersey with pride.
Flag football is alive and well here in Burbank. It?s thriving and it?s here to stay. One visit to Foy Park on any weekday evening and the memories come rushing back. The noise of whistles in the air, enthusiastic yelling by the players, positive encouragement by the coaches and cheering amongst the fans are just a fraction of the sights and sounds at Foy Park.
?There is a lot of excitement this year,? said Jason Dyer, the City of Burbank?s Recreation Coordinator. ?For one, we have doubled the numbers. We went from 12 to 24 teams. We?ve also had some free camps and clinics and will continue to have them throughout the season.?
Burbank Dolphins Orange in action (Photo by Craig Sherwood)
Burbank Park and Recreation has done a tremendous job in continuing the success, tradition and enjoyment of flag football. Dyer said there are 30 to 40 percent new kids participating this year.
Twenty-four teams are separated into three age brackets (Grades 2 ? 4, Grades 5/6, and Grades 7 ? 9) and two divisions per bracket (NFL and AFL). Each game features 8 on 8 with every player being eligible on offense. Each player plays the same amount of time. Most importantly for many parents, there isn?t any?hard hitting or tackling. The emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of the sport and the rules of the game.
?You get to learn the game without getting hit. You learn how to move your feet and learn how to play each position,? Dyer said. ?You want to be able to come out here and play and not worry about an injury that might eliminate your career this young. There is a need for both (tackle and flag football) and I think both can co-exist which is great.?
Coach Mike Graceffo (on the left) is assisted by longtime friend, Ken Bailey (in the middle) Photo by Ross A. Benson
While teams come and go at the youth level, there is one constant in Burbank. The Burbank Dolphins and Coach Mike Graceffo are synonymous with flag football in this city. They have been a fixture of Burbank Park and Recreation for more than 30 years. Graceffo is a pillar of strength in the sports community.
?I love sports and I played all the sports when I was a kid. This is my way of giving back to the community a little bit,? said Graceffo, who has coached in this league since the late 1970?s. ?I love flag football because you can open it up. Everyone is eligible to catch a pass. It?s an offensive dream and a defensive nightmare. It?s just a fun game.?
Graceffo?s love and passion for flag football and youth sports does not go unnoticed. He has gained the admiration of many former players who keep in touch with him to this day as well as coach by his side as an assistant.
?Mike Graceffo is awesome. I?ve been able to play for him and coach with him,? said Kenny Knoop, defensive coordinator for the Burroughs Indians. ?I still work with him to this day with our schools and PE. He?s still right there in my life.
Burroughs defensive coordinator Kenny Knoop played for the Burbank Dolphins in 7th and 8th grade (Photo by Dick Dornan)
?I absolutely love the Burbank Dolphins,? Knoop continued. ?I still go to games and see Mike (Graceffo) and Ken (Bailey) on the field. I started football with the Burbank Dolphins. That was my introduction to football. They are definitely still in my heart.?
?Mike taught me how to be a competitor, how to love sports and to be a team player,? Burbank Dolphins Orange assistant Mike Mersola said. ?He is kind of like the fabric of the city and the Dolphins program is a fabric of the youth. My memories of it were the best times of my youth. Coaching now is really rewarding. It?s an honor and a privilege.?
The Burbank Dolphins Orange is currently 5-0 while the Burbank Dolphins Black is 3-1. It?s nice to win but victories are the last thing on the mind of Graceffo and his staff. It?s about teaching his players how to play the game of football properly while making it exciting at the same time.
So what makes flag football so much fun?
Quarterback Nathan Mehta of the Burbank Dolphins Orange looks downfield for a receiver (Photo by Craig Sherwood)
?It?s all about speed and not just hitting people like tackle,? said Nathan Mehta, 12, quarterback for the Burbank Dolphins Orange. ?I?ve learned that when you keep winning don?t get over your head because there is always someone working to beat you. Always keep working hard even if you are winning. Always be ready for the next game.?
?I like the sport,? said Jesse Rodriguez, 11, who plays guard, center and kicker for the Burbank Dolphins Orange. ?I like to run a lot. It lets all my energy out.?
?It?s fun to play with your friends and it?s a sport that I like and I?m good at it,? said Jonathan Topete, 12, running back for the Burbank Dolphins Orange.
Knoop played tackle football for the first time in ninth grade at Burroughs High. He credits his flag football experience as a major reason for successfully preparing him for the high school level.
?Flag football helps you with the concepts of moving in space and travelling and attacking a person. Two kids running into each other isn?t what football is all about,? Knoop explained. ?As a kid I learned how to attack a target, move lateral, cross the field to get where I was going and learn the angles of the game.
?The basic fundamentals of hand-eye coordination, catching, throwing and blocking were all there without smashing into somebody. I am a true believer that tackling in football is an attitude. You don?t have to have pads on to do that correctly. I am a big advocate of kids in flag football. They are learning all the basics of the game.?
Many kids who played flag football first before tackle during the middle school years later became successful at the high school level and beyond.
These Burbank Dolphins alumni include Kenny Knoop, Carlos Baker, Todd Dellutri, Ryan Bowne, Dylan Mersola, Joe Cesta, Mike Cesta, Matt Pentecost, Jabbar Craigwell, Brian Kaloustian, Kyle Creamarosa, Keith Jarbo, Richie Ramos, Bobby Machuca, David Machuca, John Jay, John Wagner, Mike Wagner, Ryan Buchanon, Finnbarr Geary, Freddy Keeler, David Escobar, Migual Armendariz, Joe Ungos, Shane Clark, Seth Oseransky, Dillon Disiere, Jake Micioni, Jon McGinley and Josef Topete to name a few. ?
Burbank Dolphins Black (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Approximately 95 percent of these players went on to star in high school football without having played tackle until their freshman year. Thus, flag football is a great way to begin one?s journey on the gridiron.
The future of flag football is bright in Burbank. Dyer hopes for all middle and private schools in the Burbank area to participate next year for grades seven through nine.
Burbank Park and Recreation will be hosting a high school night at a Burroughs, Burbank and Bell-Jeff football game soon and there will be an end of the season finale that includes punt, pass and kick, and a ceremony honoring the champions, runner-ups and sportsmanship winners for this season.
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