tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32545988538512609152024-03-13T13:56:07.593-07:00The Polaris NowAn online version of Polaris ~ with a distinctly North Seattle sensitivity. Wild, woolly and entirely appropriate for general audiences.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-8359969061375984762012-03-13T16:13:00.002-07:002012-03-13T16:17:04.036-07:00Pina 3D !Not your mothers dance movie! This rendition is vibrant, true to its subject and its source - the troupe who encouraged director Wim Wenders to follow through even after the death of their spiritual and artistic leader, Pina. Excellent movie for the newly renovated Seattle Cinerama who have graduated from the rehash of old cinerama movies - which actually were quite a treat!<br />Bravo!<br />[FYI, Pina 3D can now be viewed at SIFF theaters at Uptown at the base of Queen Anne hill. Speaking of worthwhile renovated theater spaces!! Good to patronize such projects who bring life back into city cinema, I should think.]The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-59863012270076145012012-02-07T12:12:00.000-08:002012-02-07T12:16:03.752-08:00Red TailsHeck of a ride! Wonderful aerial battle scenes highlight the adventures and personal drama of the highly touted (today, not so much back in their day) Tuskegee Airmen. With the solid acting of Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr. supported with the younger cast, and serviceable writing and direction, My two hours (yikes, it feels a tad long) were well spent. And, it sent me home wanting to know more. Any film that sends its young audience home to ask questions, to the local library to do research, ... it's a good thing, yes?!<br />Worth going to? Definitely.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-20933196633849253902012-01-18T17:09:00.000-08:002012-01-18T17:11:13.298-08:00Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyGary Oldman is the perfect one for this. And it's a faithfully rendered Le Carre' ...<br />If you're up for that: you'll enjoy.<br />It's a bit dense but would you have it any other way?<br />It's its own period piece. It's of a certain genre. And still, it's good that it was made - now.<br />Recommended.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-66305223299746720692012-01-18T17:05:00.001-08:002012-01-18T17:09:12.898-08:00My Week with MarilynMore than Marilyn - and the outstanding performance of Michele Williams, believe it or not.<br />Do not miss this film. It's one of the best of the year. Surefire statue nods all around - a truly good cast. Kenneth Brannagh almost pulls off Sir Laurence, not an easy task for him. Julie Ormond as Vivien Leigh is spot on, a delight. And some discoveries to be made.<br />Good writing! What do you expect. The protagonist became a good writer but this is from his nascent days in the film industry ( perhaps a good complement to <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The Artist</span> in a way).<br />No two ways about it: this is good film-making for film-goers.<br />It's got what you go to the movies for: See it.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-83413948782346143802012-01-18T17:02:00.000-08:002012-01-18T17:05:06.175-08:00Sherlock Holmes: Shadows afootSherlock is upgrading. On TV too! So Robert Downey Jr. - always fun to watch with his uniquely creative approach to almost every role that rolls his way - and Jude Law continue the chemistry, and the martial arts routines, and the explosives, and yes - the intrigue! Some old farts who prefer it the old fashioned way may complain: but I'm impressed I actually like a Guy Ritchie film. He uses his trademark fashion to good effect and what the heck! It's a fun ride.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-82684639141532713542012-01-18T17:00:00.001-08:002012-01-18T17:02:37.066-08:00MoneyballThe title says it more than the topic, which may be offputting, baseball. It's more a story of the man whose approach to managing the finances and personnel of a team makes him a loner in more ways than one. He's known by baseball fans, if not sports fans. And, for Brad Pitt and the ensemble, it's a fun go. Women will like it for more than the obvious reason. Men, sure. It's a study on how to compete for space in a world where that is becoming more and more less and less. Moneyball. It's a sure thing!The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-74713375534248096442012-01-18T16:58:00.000-08:002012-01-18T17:00:12.840-08:00The DescendantsAmple room to give the popular George Clooney his due. It's good but not <span style="font-weight: bold;">that</span> good!The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-36636844100823696892011-12-09T10:32:00.001-08:002011-12-09T10:33:30.969-08:00The SitterJosh at his ever lovin' best! Rocks and rolls with raunch adventure - as in 'Adventures in Baby Sitting'' meets 'The Hangover' ... Good supporting cast adds to the mix.<br />Can't go wrong unless this type of humour and situations on the edge push you over.<br />Recommended with some reserve ...The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-28743671421697124772011-11-26T14:53:00.000-08:002011-11-26T14:58:53.517-08:00The HelpWow!<br />So many great performances, a good script, restrained but firm directing.<br />And a great story! yes, the modern perspective is there but so is the truth, the humanity and a wonderful film.<br />Perhaps the best of the year. Emma Stone surprises by her maturity, strength and access to the real central character: played with aplomb, range and confidence, Viola Davis' character is the heart and soul at center. For her award recognition should be certain. For Octavio Spencer, who has risen to another level, and whose character adorns this film. For Howard's daughter, a solid performance.<br />Will the sparkling role of Chastain be overlooked? It screams authenticity every bit as electric as her all but over the top performance! (In a year where she distinguishes in two other entirely different films with entirely unique performances, nonetheless. She is announced.)<br />Strong film.<br />Highly recommended.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-31586603565641304712011-11-14T17:32:00.002-08:002011-11-14T17:39:13.845-08:00Tower HeistThere are some good moments in Brett Ratner's Tower Heist but rarely do they occur often enough to warrant an elevated experience. Five writers Tedd Griffin and rewrite specialist Jeff Nathanson can't really help a good premise with good performances - especially from Eddie Murphy and Alan Alda. Ben Stiller is Ben Stiller - still pedantic. The Stiller vehicle meets Oceans Eleven meets Bernie Madoff and the financial crumble of 2008, our own reality show. Hard to recommend but you'll see much worse.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-67193210736005738162011-11-10T15:44:00.000-08:002011-11-10T15:50:24.168-08:00AnonymousA brilliant conception scriptwise, while the acting is good, and it moves along like Shakespeare in Love meets some historical drama on TLC or the History Channel, it breaks down as the action comes together in a flood of conclusion. Doing some research on the open questions of authorship, as well as the time period, would be an immense help to enhance enjoyment!<br />Local to Seattle the timing of the release coincides well with a recent ACT! Theater production of <em><strong>Mary Stuart</strong></em>, launched most forcefully via the adept translation of Friedrich Schiller’s play by Peter Oswald and the tour de force performances of its leads - Anne Allgood as Mary and Suzanne Bouchard as Elizabeth.<br />The cinematography is chalky sepia tones - and it works with the design.<br />Well to Highly recommended for those with a keen interest in late a 1500s period piece, language, literature and political drama.<br /><br />Length: 2:10<br />Standout Stars: Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave and David Thewlis.<br />Ably Directed by: Roland Emmerich<br />Award-Worthy Writing: John OrloffThe Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-53951184520690888802010-01-07T14:19:00.001-08:002011-11-10T15:53:48.797-08:00- C A M P O ' S L I F E -Film Reviews & News -- If not Latest, then Greatest<br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Crazy Heart</span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> & </span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(204,51,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Leap Year</span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> bracket new offerings</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">by Tom Smeeth</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" > ... </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Jeff Bridges strums up awards circuit; Amy Adams romps control freak in new Rom-Com. Two distinctly different 'road' films - one heralds the heart of old-style country western inner journey with easy mastery of Bridges at his career best with Maggie Gyllenhaal sparking an at-odds November-June romance, the other features breezy Adams 'working it' as a take-charge modern woman on an oddball roadtrip across Ireland to propose to her equally stiff shirted boyfriend with laconic Matthew Goode the reluctant local boy as road companion.<br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >... </span><span style="font-size:85%;">In </span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: boldfont-size:85%;" >Leap</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> you get attractive Celtic scenery in formulaic effort with spots of humor and romance. With </span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: boldfont-size:85%;" >Crazy</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> you get heart - an intimate cinematic investigation of the human landscape with backing heavies like <a href="http://tboneburnett.com/">T Bone Burnett</a>, <a href="http://www.stephenbruton.com/">Stephen Bruton</a>, among many others (EG, strong supporting roles Robert Duvall, and subdued Colin Farrell) - the film quietly hits all notes that haunt you. Adams, Goode & Co strike some laughs and surprises but it's candy that won't last.<br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >... </span><span style="font-size:85%;">That's the outline of several new flicks to hit local screens - trying to wrest attention from <a href="http://www.avatarmovie.com/"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(51,204,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Avatar</span></a>, who have already made their money back (more than $350 M USA, $1.2 B global). Click <a href="http://www.foxsearchlight.com/crazyheart/"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Crazy Heart</span></a>, or <a href="http://www.universalpictures.com/leapyear/"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Leap Year</span></a> - for link film sites & previews.</span>The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-61814990550405220862010-01-04T14:20:00.000-08:002011-11-10T15:55:42.593-08:00- N O T E - Turn your clocks!! Last Sunday 2 AM<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Welcome Fall Back!</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">... Fall is here now, REALLY HERE.<br />... </span>It's next to Winter Quarter - So,<br /><span style="color:#000000;">,,, ,,,,</span> how do you plan to Thanks Give?The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-61285600227111534532009-12-25T21:40:00.001-08:002011-11-10T15:56:34.300-08:00- C A M P O ' S L I F E -<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Unwrapping Christmas release,</span> <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">I<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,204,0)">t</span>’<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,204,0)">s</span> C<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,204,0)">o</span>m<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,204,0)">p</span>l<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,204,0)">i</span>c<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,204,0)">a</span>t<span style="COLOR: rgb(51,204,0)">e</span>d</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">By Tom Smeeth</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">... Get the DVD.<br /></span>Deliciously decadent. Sleekly seductive: Streep is stupendous, Baldwin ballsy.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">... </span>There you have it – suitable for printing. However, be forewarned: All superlatives are apt descriptions for the new Streep-Meyers vehicle, an entertainment experience that will have you laughing in the new Christmas Day film, <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">It’s Complicated</span>. You may struggle with some ethical choices the characters make – but they provide for the ride. It’s a fun romp to enjoy vicariously! See it in a full theater audience roller coaster ride.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">... </span>By final credits, everyone gets taken through the ringer. Meryl Streep lets loose, lets it fly, and watch out! Alec Baldwin holds his own throughout the movie, which is pretty darn good. Martin and Kraskinski score big, too. ... While in the end, it’s not really all that complex, <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Complicated </span>is definitely fun. <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">...</span> For full review, see comment.<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">...</span> www.itscomplicatedmovie.com<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">...</span>The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-45844878268621665232009-12-23T14:56:00.001-08:002009-12-30T12:55:57.064-08:00- A C A D E M I C S - G R A D E S<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_8VP-qjaxY/SzKh_ecGGeI/AAAAAAAAAAs/CrVVUay65Z0/s1600-h/Oct+09+Discovery+Park+1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_8VP-qjaxY/SzKh_ecGGeI/AAAAAAAAAAs/CrVVUay65Z0/s200/Oct+09+Discovery+Park+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418571413554862562" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Grades are in</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>... not all students are happy with what Santa brought. This reporter experienced it first hand in my Acting 121 class with Dawson Nichols. After attempting to clear the matter with Dawson I find myself in the awkward position of having to petition the Dean to review my grade. In an email I received from Dawson today, he threatens that I should not attempt to revisit my grade or he may lower the grade further. Here is his text from the email. . .<br /><blockquote>"If you’d like to talk about your grade next quarter I’d be happy to do so. I would caution you against it, however. I feel that I have been lenient with you and extremely generous with this grade. If you would like me to revisit it I reserve the right to adjust it down as well."</blockquote><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>I find the implied threat offensive and unprofessional. I will be meeting with the department head on Monday and will let everyone know what happens. . .<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>- Matt Harrison, Editorial boardThe Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-20206701291620245372009-12-18T12:20:00.001-08:002009-12-28T12:37:05.668-08:00- N E W S - SAC Leader Steps DownReceived by THE POLARIS, addressed to North Students -<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">For personal reasons, I have decided to resign from my position as director of the student administrative council. My time here has been a great learning experience which I value very much. I am proud of my team here and have complete confidence that they will continue their great work after I leave. We are currently making plans to fill the position and will have a new Director in place at the beginning of winter quarter. Please know that I appreciate all of your support that you have given myself and SAC and I hope you all have a happy holiday!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sincerely, Alexis Baranov</div>The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-24998808668535078672009-12-16T16:30:00.001-08:002009-12-30T13:05:51.512-08:00- N E W S - C R I M ERichard Blake was the NSCC gunman who fired off AK-47 rounds on August 28th 2009, prompting a three hour closure of I-5 from 130th ave to Lake City Way. Here is a video with some of his My Space photos on it. - Matt Harrison, Polaris staff<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxO4MNOs083EXjqCFEAg63tKMDd-c4zsH0mTx-BjTns609hVLEgXi3XTVuHuXJA7CUWQHUce6QLJJ4VLQNZyw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />On December 2nd, 2009, The Seattle Times reported that Blake entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-85699620482330023832009-12-14T15:11:00.003-08:002010-01-04T14:37:03.346-08:00- F E A T U R E S -<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fire Rips Taproot, Land at Stage One through end of year</span><br />By Tom Smeeth<br />... Nothing parallels the story of the classic American move, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">It’s A Wonderful Life</span>, quite like the nightmare lived by those who steer the local Taproot Theatre Company who faced devastation in a fire that swept their premises October 23 last year.<br />... How fitting that the resilient company of thespians were able to take over Stage 1 to mount this classic tale of human triumph over trial and tribulation. It's as special a story s to how Taproot was taken in by North’s own Stage One Theatre. It is after all a story of spiritual renewal through family, community and the values that withstand the test of time – and of inexplicable tragedy that might otherwise bring any of us to the brink. For the full overview, see Comments.<br />Visit <a href="http://www.TaprootTheatre.org">Taproot's website</a>.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-18711845009885700942009-12-14T15:10:00.001-08:002010-01-08T09:50:49.741-08:00- N E W S -<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Student center funding denied</span></span><br />By Michele Thompson & Brendan Baker, staff writers<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>Do students want the proposed Student Center? The vote is in, and it's a resounding "NO"! Out of approximately 8,000 students on North's campus, 1,619 submitted their vote electronically. You might be thinking that's only 20 percent, but it should be noted the Student Administrative Council is pleased by this number, which quadruples the average voter turnout of five. By November 20, a whopping 1,231 votes, or 76 percent, turned down the facility.<br />The leading reasons? The cost is too high and the timing is wrong for such a project.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">-> For Full Story click Comment 1.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fix It! Fixed!</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">By Tom Smeeth</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>Two issues in previous issue were addressed by appropriate NSCC departments:<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span><span style="font-size:85%;">- T</span><span style="font-size:85%;">ipped & damaged</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> art structures were taken down, pending re-design.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span><span style="font-size:85%;">- Handicapped stall in </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Wellness Center </span><span style="font-size:85%;">men’s locker is now operational.</span><br />In further developments, this column will be given over to North sophomore Christopher Murdock, a business major working toward transfer. Murdock fields all inquiries to<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">NowPolaris@gmail.com</span>. Without a school ombudsperson, questions regarding school & community resources, it is hoped this column, in whatever form it continues, will be of service to address needs & queries.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>So, Dear Chris ...The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-10508384572107350862009-12-14T15:09:00.001-08:002009-12-28T12:43:17.367-08:00- S P O R T S -<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Titans take down </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Storm</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">, 74-60</span><br />by Tom Smeeth<br />Saturday Dec 12th was a double-check game for the Storm men, who have begun to show demonstrable, and encouraging, improvement building on last year.<br />The good news on this night was that Seattle hung in against a very strong Tacoma team, <span style="font-weight: bold;">check</span>; the bad ... See <span style="font-weight: bold;">Comment 1</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">(below)</span> for full story and game details.<br />The <a href="http://www.nwaacc.org/basketball/boxscore.php?gameid=1059&sport=mbasketball&season=2009"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Storm website</span></a>.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-40593739193244841942009-12-09T14:03:00.003-08:002009-12-30T13:15:38.704-08:00- SUSTAINABILITY IN FOCUS -<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Make the most of your kit: Food Fair & Composting January 20th</span><br />By Christian Rusby, Special to the Polaris<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>The Sustainability Club and the Classified Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) are partnering on a mini food awareness event called the Sustainable Food Fair on January 20th, 2010. It will be held in the cafeteria from 11 am to 1 pm and include information tables and short presentations on environmental conscience growing and preparation of food and disposal of food waste. Local experts including Seattle Tilth, Chaco Canyon restaurant and Cedar Grove Composting among several others are expected to attend.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>The Sustainable Food Fair aims to provide information related to campus initiatives including sourcing local food and increasing composting of food waste. Sourcing local food reduces the amount of pollution and energy required to transport food long distances in addition to supporting local farmers. On the other end of the spectrum, when food waste is disposed of, composting it into useful fertilizer is a process that will keep this valuable resource out of the landfill. A recent waste audit of the cafeteria showed that 77% of material thrown in the garbage could have been composted. The Sustainable Food Fair will have composting available to cafeteria users for the first time to help increase the amount of food waste that is composted on campus.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>Along with the new composting program will be new signage and educational materials to help cafeteria customers know what items can go in the compost as well as the recycling and garbage. The Sustainable Food Fair and the introduction of compost in the cafeteria and is part of a larger program of education to reduce our environmental footprint at North. Keep an eye out for more information on the Sustainable Food Fair and composting in the beginning of Winter quarter.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>What other ways can you think of to reduce waste on campus? For more information contact Christian Rusby, North’s Sustainability Coordinator at crusby@sccd.ctc.edu.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-10943791702329459142009-12-09T14:03:00.001-08:002009-12-30T13:47:10.469-08:00- F O O D -<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Yanni's, the elegant taste of Greece</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>By Stephanie Mazziotta, Polaris staff writer<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>The elegant taste of Greece is what <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Yanni's Greek Restaurant</span> is know for throughout the city. Greece may be one of the most beautiful countries to visit in the entire world. Its landscapes and brilliant scenery never cease to amaze. Its food can be just as wonderful. <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Yanni's Greek Restaurant</span>, located on 74th & Greenwood, grants Seattle access to the elegant delights of dining in Greece.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>Each individual plate is presented in unique decoration, and with over 25 entrée dinners to choose from, it is a pleasant sight to see. Not to mention the decadent tastes!<br />Yanni’s isn't cheap, but they're well-priced for the food they offer - expect individual dinners between $11 and $30.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>You go not only for the cuisine but the experience of the country’s culture. The owners obviously take pride in retaining the culture. Visit their website at www.YannisGreekRestaurant.com to get a sense of what they mean to the Greek community in Seattle.<br />[Picture: A remarkable scale model of the Athenian Acropolis and Parthenon on permanent<br />display at Yanni's Greek Restaurant.]<br />If you're up for the delicious delights offered here, you should make Yanni’s Chicken Gyro your first trial. With pita-wrapped, roasted chicken mixed with tomato and onions, drenched in tzatziki sauce, it is guaranteed to satisfy your taste, and your appetite.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Yanni's Greek Restaurant</span> ( 7419 Greenwood Ave N, Tele 206-783-6945) is highly recommended for good reason.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Cozy Panera Bread serves up a warm and tasty place to visit</span><br />By Tom Smeeth<br />... See Comment for full review of <a href="http://www.panerabread.com/">Panera Bread</a>, by Tom Smeeth.The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-7073994436497333442009-12-02T14:38:00.000-08:002009-12-30T12:07:46.524-08:00- C A M P U S L I F E -<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Salome Thomas-El speaks to students at NSCC</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>In October, 2009, Salome Thomas-El came to North Seattle Community College to speak about mentoring, the community and his new book "The Immortality Of Influence".<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">...</span>A doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University, Salome Thomas-EL is the author of the bestsellers, <a href="http://www.ichoosetostay.com/html/about_the_book.html"><b><i>I Choose to Stay</i></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ichoosetostay.com/html/the_immortality_of_influence.html"><b><i>The Immortality of Influence</i></b></a><i>. </i>Inspiring and warmly human, Salome Thomas-EL is a true hero. His lecture, “<a href="http://www.ichoosetostay.com/html/appearances.html"><b>I Choose to Stay: A Teacher’s Fight for America’s Inner City Schools</b></a>” was moving and full of hope, and proves beyond a doubt that a commitment to teaching in the public schools can result in excellence and success for children most of society has abandoned.You can appreciate why a Hollywood movie is in the making - we look forward to it, and to his return to our campus.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">... </span>Read more in first comment, or click <a href="http://www.ichoosetostay.com/html/about_salome_thomas-el.html"><b>Salome Thomas-EL</b></a> to explore. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRTOGLoSpDA">You can see his personal message to our students here on video.</a>The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-72748208781923859522009-11-24T17:06:00.001-08:002010-01-08T10:43:12.609-08:00- C A M P U S ... L I F E -<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Pirate Radio</span> Rocks</span>,<span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-size:78%;">by Martin </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" style="font-size:78%;">Catudio</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">.. In 1966, cutting edge comedian, Lenny Bruce, banned from entering either Britain or Australia, died of an overdose of drugs, subsequent to his imprisonment on obscenity charges. </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.. </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Now to the movie, </span><a href="http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/pirate_radio/"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Pirate Radio</span></a>, se<span style="font-size:85%;">t in 1966, almost entirely on a ship floating 25 miles off the coast of Great Britain because it plays music 'banned in Britain'. While there is historical accuracy lending credibility to the premise, the film stretches references to the extreme and the story falls short, drifting much like its titular vessel does until an improbable Titanic-like finish. While its stellar cast list crews the boat, the journey goes nowhere.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">..</span> </span>The plot begs the question: What's the point of the movie? The important element of what's socially taboo back in 1966, or even 1967, UK is noticeably absent from its nearly 2 hour love fest of 60's music. Just like Bruce's transgressions, there is no explanation - just shows of jesting, sexual antics and legal conflict.<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">... </span>For the full review, click Comment 1.</span>The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3254598853851260915.post-54861554203851970292009-11-16T13:03:00.001-08:002009-11-16T14:04:07.116-08:00- C A M P U S L I F E -<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Are newspapers still relevant?</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">by Matt Harrison, Polaris staff writer</span><br />The following video was captured after last Saturday's performance of the World Premiere run of 'It's Not In the PI' at North Seattle college.<br /><br />On November 14 2009, we held a talk-back panel about the new media and relevancy of newspapers, with a panel including playwright Paul Mullin, Cartoonist David Horsey, Seattle P.I. Science reporter Tom Paulson, Paul Constant, Mike Lewis, Nancy McSharry Jensen.<br /><br /><br />Here's the video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9j9Zd5kMys" target="now">Talk Back </a>with the media panel including Dave Horsey ...<br /><br />The play runs through November 22, with a mid-week matinee this Wednesday, 18th at 2:00 pm.<br />For tickets go to <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87125">Brown Paper Tickets</a>, (Click at Left), or open another window in your browser and enter the URL " http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87125".The Polaris Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08800730762451901657noreply@blogger.com0