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সোমবার, ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০১৩
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93% Amour
All Critics (163) | Top Critics (44) | Fresh (151) | Rotten (12)
Trintignant perfectly captures the resolve that eventually borders on obsession, as the woman he loves gradually, maddeningly, disappears before his eyes, and he does whatever he can to prevent it, though he knows it's impossible.
Many viewers will find echoes of their grandparents, parents, or even themselves in these characters.
A movie that is utterly worthy of its all-encompassing title.
The resulting interplay of ruthless restraint and unavoidable passion, plus the film's refusal to shrink from depicting the inevitable horrors of physical deterioration, is devastating.
In many ways it's the best horror film I've ever seen. At the same time, it's hard to recommend; I believe I will be struggling to forget this film as long as I live. I doubt I'll succeed.
As remarkable as Haneke's films are, not a one has been as transcendently generous as Amour, which is nominated for five Academy Awards, including best picture, best director and best foreign-language film.
Amour is a pure depiction of love, in all its many forms.
The furthest thing from sweet sorrow imaginable, Amour gets real about the pain of parting in every sense of the word.
This subject matter is ripe for sentimentalization, but Haneke resists it at every turn, opting instead for unflinching honesty. It is the economy of theme paired with the subtle richness of character that make Amour so powerful.
Clearly, Amour, Michael Haneke and Emmanuelle Riva don't really need me to additionally sing their praises (although praise is indeed all I have), so let's discuss Jean-Louis Trintignant for a moment.
All is presented in Haneke's exacting style, one that I find controlling and a bit, well, smothering.
An insightful, memorable film about what it means to love.
A tale about love at its most terribly, backbreakingly difficult.
In many ways, it's a horror film, as the woman descends into helplessness, and - like the audience - the man can only watch. It's a potent piece of filmmaking.
The superb Trintignant and the Oscar-nominated Riva -- who would win, in a just world -- embody once-vigorous people in inevitable decline.
For Haneke, love is just another curious human trait to be dissected and used as a tool to disquiet his audience.
A poignant tale of undying love!
Beautifully acted and unflinching, Amour goes where few movies have the courage to
Riva's performance is undeniably magnificent, as she must chart every step of Anne's physical and mental deteriorating with exacting precision.
Sadly effective, with two standout performances.
Death, illness and tragedy transcend demographics, and the characters in "Amour" are all of us in the end.
Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/771307454/
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South Florida facing near-freezing temperatures
South Florida's coldest temperatures of the year were expected Saturday and Sunday night, bringing a chilly downturn amid an otherwise balmy winter.
Temperatures as low as 36 degrees were anticipated Saturday night in Broward and Palm Beach counties, with a potential drop down to 34 degrees Sunday night. Miami-Dade County was forecast to dip into the 40s, according the National Weather Service office in Miami.
"A very dry and cold air mass is progressing south over the region," National Weather Service Meteorologist Alex Gibbs said. "[Wind chill] is going to make it feel colder."
Inland portions of Broward and Palm Beach counties were expected to get the coldest temperatures Saturday and Sunday night, with the coastal area lows forecast to stay in the 40s.
Forecasts for 5 to 10 mph winds, making it feel as low as 30 degrees in some areas Saturday night, prompted a wind chill advisory from the National Weather Service. Winds were expected to diminish by Sunday night, Gibbs said.
A freeze warning was issued for Glades and Hendry counties near Lake Okeechobee Saturday night, raising concerns about potential damage to vegetables and other crops.
Runners can expect a cold wakeup call at the pre-dawn line-up for Sunday morning's A1A Marathon and Half Marathon in Fort Lauderdale.Last year the temperature was in the 80s on race day.
"South Floridians who are used to warmer weather are in for a shock, but our out-of-town participates are loving it," race director Matt Lorraine said.
Colder temperatures are actually "optimal" for marathon runners, as long as they come dressed for the weather, Lorraine said.
At the finish line, improvising race organizers plan to have garbage bags converted to ponchos to offer runners a way to warm up, Lorraine said. Also, runners before the race can leave coats and other cold weather gear to change into at the finish line.
Nearly 5,000 runners were signed up to participate Sunday.
"It might definitely cause some people not to show up [but] it won't affect our planning," Lorraine said about the weather.
South Florida's cold snap is expected to be gone by Monday afternoon, when temperatures are forecast to climb back up to the 60s or 70s, with lows that night in the 50s, according to the National Weather Service.
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Source: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/fl-cold-snap-update-saturday-20130216,0,980806.story?track=rss
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Billy Hunter voted out as director of NBA Players Union
Billy Hunter was ousted unanimously as executive director of the union by NBA players, who said Saturday they will ?no longer be divided, misled, misinformed.?
?This is our union and we have taken it back,? players? association president Derek Fisher said.
Fisher said it was a day of change for the union, one which had seemed inevitable since a review of the union last month was critical of Hunter?s leadership and urged players to consider whether they wanted to keep him.
They didn?t.
?We want to make it clear that we are here to serve only the best interests of the players,? Fisher said. ?No threats, no lies, no distractions will stop us from serving our memberships.?
In brief remarks, Fisher said a new executive committee was elected, and he will remain as president. The Spurs? Matt Bonner is vice president, Miami?s James Jones is secretary-treasurer and the Nets? Jerry Stackhouse is first vice president. The Clippers? Chris Paul and Willie Green, Golden State?s Stephen Curry, Denver?s Andre Iguodala, and the Hornets? Roger Mason, Jr. are vice presidents.
? Reported by the Associated Press
Derek Fisher, who has been at odds with Hunter, will remain president of the union, but was aggressively challenged in the meeting by Brooklyn Nets guard Jerry Stackhouse. Stackhouse criticized Fisher for his role in the union?s troubles.
Stackhouse was elected first-vice president. Miami Heat forward James Jones is treasurer. San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner, Los Angeles Clippers guards Chris Paul and Willie Green, New Orleans Hornets guard Roger Mason and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will make up the union?s next executive committee.
Hunter?s dismissal will likely set up a legal battle between him and the union for the remaining $10.5 million on his contract.
? Reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports
Source: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=12437
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123D Creature ? New iPad 3D Design App (Video)
Here's a robot video that I found interesting:
Featured on http://www.robots-dreams.com - Autodesk has developed a suite of 3-D design applications targeting people that want to express their creativity using the iPad. Their 123D applications include functionality that enables you to convert sets of photos into 3-D models; design using really simple 3-D modeling; sculpt form and shape models just like you're working with clay; and convert all those designs into real-world objects. The latest addition is 123D Creature. Released on February 13th, the write-up for Creature made it sound so cool that I had to try it out immediately. I wasn't disappointed. I was able to grab a copy for my iPad Mini from the Apple AppStore at the special introductory price of $1.99. It installed quickly with no problems. The first screen gives you the option of creating a new creature, working with creatures you already created, or downloading a creature from the online community. It's funny and inspiring at the same time to see all the different creatures other people have been busy creating. The application interface is easy to use and seemed intuitive, at least to me. In creating a new creature, you start with a simple skeleton type body with a couple of legs and arms. There are controls to create additional joints and limbs; move them around; change the body shape; pose the creature; and scale. Basically what you're doing at this point is rigging the creatures skeleton. It's kind of like roughing out the basic structure, posture, and size of the creature. I gave my creature a "space alien" look with a wide pointy head and floppy ears, along with webbed feet and hands. I used the shape function to give the creature a potbelly. The next step is to bake the skeleton, which I think is just a cute way to entertain you while the application takes a minute or so to crank the math and create the actual model. Once the creature model is finished baking, you have the choice of sculpting, painting, or rendering it. The sculpting mode supports mirroring. If you have mirroring turned on, then any change you make to the model is automatically symmetrically mirrored. This is very useful for creating things like hands and feet. You use the sculpting tools to push the surface of the model in or out; smooth it or sharpen it; and flatten it or grab it. There are slider controls to adjust the sculpting tool size and strength. I even gave my creature a little bellybutton. Since I was primarily interested in creating a model that I could 3-D print, I didn't bother to paint it. In the painting module, you have the choice of using a paintbrush, and airbrush, or image paint. Like the sculpting module, the painting module also supports mirroring. Rendering enables you to create images of the creature varying the lighting type and set up; adding different backgrounds; applying different effects; and changing its orientation. It also has a sharing function so you can print it, save it to the camera roll, post it on Facebook, twitter about it, or send it in an email. Once you're happy with the creature you can save it; share it with others in the community gallery; or export it. I exported the creature mesh and have imported it into my solid modeling software. My next step will be to generate an STL file, slice it, and then see how it prints. I'm really interested in using this application to add aesthetic design value to my 3-D printed objects. It may be a natural bridge between the sharp logical engineering mind and the artistic side. Kind of a left brain - right brain fusion tool.
By tempusmaster
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Source: http://www.robots-dreams.com/2013/02/123d-creature-new-ipad-3d-design-app-video.html
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Bird flu found at German farm; ducks slaughtered
BERLIN (AP) ? About 14,000 ducks at a German farm are being slaughtered following a bird flu outbreak.
A federal laboratory confirmed Friday the H5N1 virus was detected at the farm near Seelow, east of Berlin ? the first such finding in Germany in more than three years.
On Saturday, officials started slaughtering the farm's ducks. Local council spokesman Tobias Seyfarth told news agency dpa that all poultry within a one-kilometer (half-mile) radius of the facility will be kept under observation for the next 21 days, with owners told to keep their birds where they are and report any symptoms.
The H5N1 virus normally spreads between sick poultry, but it can sometimes spread from poultry to humans. Bird flu has killed 367 people worldwide since surfacing in 2003, the World Health Organization says.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/bird-flu-found-german-farm-ducks-slaughtered-123110319.html
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