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Tolkien classic entertains, but it?s no LOTR

I suppose I will come right out and say it: I didn?t like the first film installment of The Hobbit as directed by Peter Jackson.? Sure, it was entertaining, and it is a must-see for those who have either read the book by J.R.R. Tolkien or seen Jackson?s movie version of Tolkien?s Lord of the Rings series.? But disappointingly, it in no way compares to the masterpiece that was the Lord of the Rings series.

The special effects, for starters, are impressive ? but they feel a little more like showing off than truly adding to the cinematic experience.? Indeed, the use of computer-generated graphics is ubiquitous in this film.? That is to be expected these days, and with the state of the art now, it is not usually a problem.? It became a problem when Jackson insisted the film be shown in 48 frames per second instead of the standard 24.

The high frame rate is meant to create a clearer, more vibrant appearance. And that was accomplished, to unexpectedly disastrous effect.? It not only made the computer-generated components of the movie seem ? to me ? less realistic, it made the real components look so real that they appeared fake.? For instance, with much brighter grass and flowers, the same idyllic set of the Shire appeared starkly different than in the Lord of the Rings.

Throughout the entire film, the atmosphere is similarly distorted from its portrayal in the earlier film franchise.? Some might argue that this is a different (but related) storyline and therefore these drastic changes in the way the fictional world of Middle-Earth is portrayed are acceptable.? To that, I would counter that it conflicts with the ancient and misty history of a place that seems to be eternal: the aesthetic of the film ought to reflect the aesthetic of the tale.

What An Unexpected Journey has going for it is that it represents only the first of three parts of the original book. While no film adaptation of a book can truly capture the depth written into it, at least this one does not seek to chop out all the good bits.? In fact, it draws in elements from the numerous appendices and other writings of Tolkien, actually adding some depth.

Source: http://www.theontarion.com/2013/01/movie-review-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/

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Patriots DT Vince Wilfork may make life miserable for Texans RB Arian Foster on Sunday.

People in Buffalo aren?t sure what to make of the decision to hire Doug Marrone.

Asked if he?s certain the franchise has the right people in place to build a winner, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said, ?How in life are you ever certain? I believe they have the talent to deliver day-in and day-out. But this is a business that?s really measured. It?s probably like no other business in the world. You measure it with wins and losses.?

The reviews are in for Tuesday?s Rex Ryan-Woody Johnson press conference, and the New York media was not impressed.

The Ravens say they don?t care about the fact that they?re underdogs against the Broncos.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is being compared to Susan Lucci.

Is the presence of QB Brandon Weeden a positive or a negative for potential head coaches of the Browns?

A Pittsburgh man was arrested for breaking into Heinz Field.

The Texans need to win the turnover battle in New England.

Said Colts QB Andrew Luck of the end of the season, ?It?s weird. You?ve been going 100 miles per hour for 20-something weeks. Now, you?re at zero miles per hour with nothing to do. It?s weird cleaning out your locker.?

Said Jaguars owner Shad Khan of new G.M. Dave Caldwell, ?We got our man. I have a lot of faith in David Caldwell, and I can assure our fans that the best days for the Jacksonville Jaguars are in front of us.?

Titans tight ends coach John Zernhelt, who had one year left on his contract, was fired on Tuesday after seven seasons with the team.

Broncos QB Peyton Manning says his neck injury affected his grip strength, which is why he now sometimes wears a glove on his throwing hand: ?I certainly don?t think I would have had to wear the glove had I not been injured last [season]. It?s part of my injury, some things that I?ve had to adjust.?

Here?s a look at some of the candidates to become the next general manager of the Chiefs.

Raiders coach Dennis Allen says he?s done talking about what the tema could have done differently last season.

An announcement on the Chargers? next general manager is expected to come today.

Firing defensive coordinator Rob Ryan could signal that Dallas plans a complete overhaul of its defensive scheme, which would have personnel implications as well.

Giants FB Henry Hynoski was named to the 2012 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team.

Says former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil of the team?s current coaching search, ?I think it?s an advantage for an NFL coach to be an offensive coach, he?s gotta answer all the questions anyway and 90% of them are going to be about the offense. More often than not, the conversation starts about the QB or the offense. So why not have somebody who?s the hood ornament of your organization have that as their strengths. I?m not saying it?s the only way or the right way, I just will always lean that way.?

DE Phillip Merling, a former No. 32 overall pick, is among the players signed to futures contracts by the Redskins.

Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub is becoming an old pro at interviewing for head-coaching jobs.

Lions DE Ronnell Lewis was drafted last year with the idea that he?d be primarily a special teams contributor as a rookie, but in 2013 he may see plenty of playing time on defense.

Packers fans are everywhere, including at a bar in Paris.

The Vikings have some decisions to make about 36-year-old CB Antoine Winfield, who?s due $7.2 million in 2013, and 33-year-old DT Kevin Williams, who?s due $8 million.

Although it?s technically a sellout, there are about 9,000 tickets available, starting at $60, for Sunday?s Falcons game.

The Panthers have now finished 7-9 seven times in franchise history.

The New Orleans media gave Saints RT Zach Strief the annual Good Guy Award.

The Bucs may need to diversify their play calling.

New Cardinals G.M. Steve Kleim believes in drafting a quarterback every year.

Rams QB Sam Bradford had a C-plus season.

San Francisco LB Patrick Willis says he can accept it if he doesn?t get a lot of playing time because the 49ers need to use their nickel and dime packages against the Packers.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he likes the fact that his team won?t back down to anyone.

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Argentina`s Lionel Messi, left, and US Abby Wambach, right, pose with their trophies after winning the World Player of the Year Awards during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)

Argentina's Lionel Messi poses with the trophy after winning the FIFA Men's World Player of the Year Award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)

Argentina's Lionel Messi shows off the FIFA Men's World Player of the Year Award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Steffen Schmidt)

US soccer player Abby Wambach poses with the trophy after winning the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2013 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Walter Bieri)

ZURICH (AP) ? Lionel Messi became the first four-time winner of the FIFA Player of the Year award after shattering the world record with 91 goals last year for Barcelona and Argentina.

The 25-year-old won for the fourth straight time, beating Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta in voting announced Monday. His 91 goals topped Gerd Mueller's mark of 85 for Bayern Munich and Germany in 1972.

Abby Wambach became the first American to win FIFA Women's Player of the Year since Mia Hamm in 2001 and 2002. Pia Sundhage was voted top women's coach after leading Wambach and the U.S. team to the gold medal at last summer's London Olympics.

Messi received 41.60 percent of the points in votes by national team coaches and captains plus selected media. Ronaldo got 23.68 percent and Iniesta 10.91 percent.

"To tell the truth, this is really unbelievable to get the fourth award. I am so nervous," Messi said in Spanish, wearing a black tuxedo jacket and bow tie, both with a white polka-dot pattern in an unexpectedly flamboyant touch.

U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann and captain Carlos Bocanegra both voted Messi first, as did Soccer America's Paul Kennedy.

"Whether I win or not it doesn't matter, it's a privilege to be here," Ronaldo, the 2008 winner, said at a pre-gala news conference he attended while wearing a New York Yankees cap.

Zinedine Zidane of France and Ronaldo of Brazil were voted FIFA Player of the Year three times before the award merged in 2010 with France Football's Golden Ball, given to the European player of the year. The Golden Ball, or Ballon d'Or, was won three times by Michel Platini of France and Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten of the Netherlands.

The 32-year-old Wambach received 20.67 percent to edge teammate Alex Morgan (13.5) and five-time winner Marta of Brazil (10.87). Jill Ellis, who was interim U.S. coach last fall, voted Wambach first, as did Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl, while American captain Christie Rampone voted Morgan first.

"I'm very, very surprised," Wambach said. "Not only do I think Marta and Alex could have won, but many other players could have been here as well."

Wambach, who received the award from American goalkeeper Hope Solo, scored five goals in London as the U.S. won its third straight Olympic title. She has 152 international goals, six shy of Hamm's record.

"She's so completely deserving of this award," Morgan said. "She's made such a huge mark on women's soccer over the past decade. She's an inspiration to not only the thousands of young girls around the country and world, but also to me."

The U.S. players were serenaded from the stage by Sundhage, who sang a verse of the Bob Dylan song "If Not For You" when she received her award.

Sundhage, who left the U.S. job after the Olympics to coach her native Sweden, got 28.59 percent of the vote to defeat Nono Sasaki of Japan (23.83) and Bruno Bini of France (9.02).

Vicente del Bosque was voted top men's coach after leading Spain to its third straight title in a major tournament, the 2012 European Championship. Del Bosque got 34.51 percent to win over Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho (20.49), who won last year, and Pep Guardiola (12.91) who won in 2011 and retired from Barcelona last spring.

The three men's Player of the Year were on the World XI All-Star team chosen by the FIFPro group of players' unions, comprising 50,000 members worldwide.

They selected a team composed entirely of players from Spanish clubs, with nine repeating their selection from one year ago.

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas was selected as goalkeeper, joined on defense by teammates Sergio Ramos and Marcelo and by Barcelona's Dani Alves and Gerard Pique. Iniesta was joined in midfield by Barcelona teammate Xavi Hernandez and Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso. Messi led the attack with Ronaldo and Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao. Marcelo and Falcao replaced Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic and Wayne Rooney from the 2011 team.

The Puskas Award for the best goal in 2012, voted on by fans, was won by Miroslav Stoch of Fenerbahce, who had a long-range volley last March in a Turkish league game against Genclerbirligi.

Uzbekistan won the fair play award for its good disciplinary record. Sepp Blatter made the FIFA presidential award to Franz Beckenbauer, who captained and coached West Germany to World Cup victories, and then led the local organizing committee of the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Jan. 8, 2013 ? After a festive period of excess, a January diet is one of the most common New Year resolutions for many people.

Sticking to it, however, is harder, with temptation around every corner and inside every cupboard.

Now University of Manchester scientists have come up with a unique deterrent -- a talking, tweeting chicken guarding your cupboards to shame hungry dieters into abstaining.

The chicken, which not only barks out orders to sneaky snackers, but even tweets that person's Twitter account to publicly shame them if they stray, uses a Raspberry Pi -- a tiny, single-board computer.

Raspberry Pi and PiFace, an add-on which powers real-life applications, are the simplest and most user-friendly ways for computers to interface with the world, and are being used by University of Manchester scientists to inspire the next generation of computer whizzkids.

The credit-card sized computers have a vast range of potential applications that will get young people fired up for computing. As well as the cupboard watcher, The University has helped youngsters make birdboxes that tweet and photograph birds, control Scalextric cars and build interactive toys that react to the weather. London Zoo is also interested in collaborating to record animal movements.

The academics, from the University's School of Computer Science, have run a series of workshops for schoolteachers aiming to transform the teaching of computing in schools.

Raspberry Pi and PiFace put the fun back into computing and academics hope to be a major influence on changing the way the schools and society view the subject.

Academics have found that schoolchildren coming into University have a much lower level of technical knowledge than in previous years. The Government is keen on improving how computing is taught in schools using a scientific approach to the subject.

Raspberry Pi was developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation with the aim of improving teaching of basic computer science in schools.

PiFace devices sit on top of the Raspberry Pi to control the real world -- powering motors, controlling robots, triggering cameras and using sensor networks. With the Pi they have all the capabilities of a computer but are more flexible and can be embedded in the real world -- costing as little as ?40 per kit.

Dr David Rydeheard, from the School of Computer Science, said: "This is an exciting development, taking computing out of its box and allowing schoolchildren to play with the science of computing.

"Schools have physics, chemistry and biology laboratories to teach these subjects. The combination of Raspberry Pi and PiFace creates a cheap personal laboratory for computer science that every child can own.

"The future wealth of our country depends crucially on our expertise in the science and technology of computing. At the moment schools fail to teach their students computing: how to design and build computing systems. Raspberry Pi and PiFace are ideal for schools to use to teach this key subject."

Workshops for teachers using Raspberry Pi and PiFace have attracted more than 50 teachers from schools in the North West per session, and more recently The University has run workshops with children.

Dr Andrew Robinson was amazed by the response of children. He said: "It really fired their imagination.

"After seeing what Raspberry Pi and PiFace could do we had suggestions including an automated insulin monitor that can dial 999, and another that automatically reorders food when it detects the cupboard is bare.

"One child even came up with a design for a device that politely reminds you to put the toilet seat down after use. I was really blown away with what they came up with."

The team are also launching the Raspberry Pi Bake Off, an international competition for schools and hobbyists, challenging entrants to create useful gadgets to change the world using Raspberry Pi computers.

A video of children using PiFace with the Scalextric and birdbox during the Manchester Science Festival can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjME3WU7ao0

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CHENNAI: The Madras high court asked the Tamil Nadu government to re-convey a piece of land opposite the Raj Bhavan ? measuring 1.62 acres and worth at least 150 crore ? 52 years after it was acquired for a public purpose.

Justice K N Basha, passing an order on the writ petition of five legal heirs of the land owners, directed the government to hand over the land in 12 weeks after receiving the original compensation amount. The government, however, has preferred a review petition and it is pending.

It was in August 1960 that the state government initiated the acquisition of the property on Sardar Patel Road for a public purpose of constructing a hostel and buildings for the Central Cooperative Institute. The land?s original owners ? Manali Ramakrishna Mudaliar and Manali Parthasarathy Mudaliar ? received a compensation of 33,947. The two died in May 1999 and April 2002, respectively.

In 2006, their five legal heirs filed a writ petition asking for the re-conveyance of the property, as the lands had not been utilised for the purpose for which it had been acquired. It was after filing of the writ petition that the government came to know about the property, and realised that it had somehow fallen into the hands of the highways department and that an association of highway department engineers too had been occupying the lands.

Though the high court asked the government to consider the representation of the legal heirs, it was rejected in 2007, on the ground that the property was under possession of the government for more than 40 years. After another round of litigation, the government gave them a hearing and passed a fresh order in 2008 holding that the acquired lands could not be used due to financial constraints and that steps had been taken to retrieve it from the highways department.

While Syed Mustafa, counsel for the heirs, said the land had not been used for the original purpose for 47 years and that it had been encroached, additional advocate-general S Gomathynayagam said the writ by legal heirs could not be maintained as the original owners had received the compensation.

Justice Basha, holding that the legal heirs could seek re-conveyance of the lands under Section 48-B of the Land Acquisition Act, said: ?The subject land has not been utilized for the specific purpose for which it was acquired. The cooperative department and the Chennai district collector have not raised their little finger by taking any action to utilize the land for any other public purpose, at least. It is to be reiterated that only in 2006, that too after the petitioners filed the petition, the Mambalam-Guindy tahsildar suddenly woke up and inspected the land and found pucca buildings erected by the Association of Highways Engineers and the highways department. The authorities have not produced any material or any scrap of document to show as to how the said land was occupied by the highways department.?

The state government acquired the land in 1960 on Sardar Patel Road for a public purpose of constructing a hostel and buildings for the Central Cooperative Institute.

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Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) tries to throw the ball away as Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) tackles him during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) ? Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers showed how dangerous they can be when they're at full strength Saturday night, overwhelming the Minnesota Vikings 24-10 in an NFC wild-card game that was never really close.

John Kuhn scored two touchdowns, DuJuan Harris added another and Rodgers connected with an NFL playoff-record 10 receivers as he threw for 274 yards. Defensively, the Packers (12-5) finally managed to contain Adrian Peterson and were all over Vikings backup Joe Webb, pressed into service because of Christian Ponder's elbow injury.

Peterson was held to 99 yards ? an improvement after gaining 199 and 210 in the first two games. Webb, who hadn't thrown a pass all season, was sacked three times and off target all night. His only highlight was a 50-yard scoring pass to Michael Jenkins late in the fourth quarter.

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