THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013
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MUSIC
Celebrate fall break with television show marathons
KAITLYN HILGERS
khilgers@kansan.com
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Fall break is a time for relaxation and rejuvenation. Is there really any other way to spend it other than in front of your computer, mid-marathon? Here are some recommendations for the best television shows to watch while trying to forget the heavy load of school work and stress.
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In light of the government shutdown, there has never been a better time to watch "The West Wing," and really, you can never go wrong with an Aaron Sorkin show. If it was not already evident from the four Emmy's for Outstanding Drama Series, this show is everything you could ever want and more. There is drama, humor, and an amazing cast, which all come together to take viewers on
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an unforgettable ride. What really sticks out in this show is that no matter what the issue, they always make sure to present and often argue both sides. They are also able to fix their problems, which, perhaps, is what we should really focus on.
"Downton Abbey"
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I hope that I am not alone when I say that sometimes school makes me want to cry. Especially with midterms coming up, the urge is stronger than ever. The only issue is that sometimes I feel as though I should not be crying over something so small. So instead, I watch shows where it is excusable for me to cry. "Downton Abbey" is exactly the perfect show to cry and laugh during, but mostly cry. Get ready for a roller coaster ride of emotions that last exactly three seasons complete with amazing
costumes and extremely attractive actors and actresses.
"Better Off Ted"
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Now, if you are looking for something a bit more light-hearted, this show is the one for you. "Better Off Ted" is a workplace satire that ran back in 2009. The show only has two seasons with each episode only lasting 30 minutes. It will be easy to just whist right though. It focuses around Ted Crisp, the moral development chief of the unethical company of Veridan Dynamics. However, the thing that really sticks out in this show is Porta de Rossi's character Veronica Palmer. She has a quick wit, is a strong woman and always looks amazing; she truly is a role model. So even if you aren't trying to learn anything over Fall Break, you could take a few tips from her.
Edited by Jessica Mitchell
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama views stolen art objects seized by police in the biggest operation of the kind on Oct. 9. Albanian police have seized more than 1,000 stolen religious and secular pieces of art dating from the 15th to the mid-20th century, and arrested two men suspected of planning to sell them abroad.
Albanian police arrest two men suspected of selling stolen art
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TIRANA, Albania — Albanian police have seized more than 1,000 religious and secular pieces of art dating from the 15th to the mid-20th century that were stolen from churches and cultural centers in Albania and neighboring Macedonia.
Prime Minister Edi Rama, who began his career as an artist, inspected the works and praised police for recovering them.
The thefts involved 1,077 icons, frescoes and other pieces, and two
men suspected of planning to sell them abroad were arrested, a police statement said Wednesday.
After a four-month investigation, the works were found in two houses in the capital, Tirana, where the arrests took place late Tuesday. Officials did not provide an estimate of the items' value.
Culture Ministry spokeswoman Milena Selimi said the looted art was probably headed for sale in other Balkan countries or in Western Europe.
The recovered works were being
kept at the National Gallery of Arts in Tirana, where experts will examine them and restore damaged ones.
Cultural authorities say much of the country's religious heritage remains at risk due to limited resources in a country where religion was banned for decades under communism.
"If we lose this wealth, our history will vanish with it," Rama said.
FILM
Kansas alum produces film based on own life
MADDY MIKINSKI
mmikiniski@kansan.com
Harold Finch's job history is a coat of many colors. The University alumnus has been involved in almost everything, from serving as an officer in the Air Force to helping found Johnson County Community College. Now, Finch's life as a proprietor of an orphanage in India is being brought to the silver screen. This Friday, "Unlimited" hits theaters, with a special preview Thursday, allowing audiences a closer look into the life of this extraordinary man.
Q: You attended KU for your bachelor's then left. What made you return for your doctorate, and what made you choose a doctorate that was so different from your previous degrees?
A: As a young boy growing up in Kansas City during the Great Depression, I had a fascination for space and could often be seen doodling rocket ships in school. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in 1956 and was in the ROTC at KU, which earned me a commission as an Air Force officer. I moved to Ohio during the peak of the Cold War and worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Intelligence. Later, in 1961, as a civil servant still in the employ of the Air Force, I earned my Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree from Ohio State by night majoring in thermodynamics. I returned to Kansas and worked at Midwest Research Institute (MRI) inventing the "barbecue roll," which distributes the extreme heat and cold of space evenly across the lunar craft by executing slow rolls on its
longitudinal axis, and then served as the Director of the Apollo Heating Program for NASA.
My wife, Peggy, of 58 years tells me I change careers every 7 or 8 years, and she is right. In the midst of my work with NASA through MRI, I was asked if I would consider being the founding Academic Dean of Johnson County Community College. It was a radical change, but they were seeking someone analytical and organized in planning, like an engineer. I accepted the position and the challenge, and returned to KU for my doctorate in Education in 1971. I am a loyal Jayhawk through and through. KU will always have my heart.
A: Four years ago, an international organization with movie-making connections asked if I would be interested in having a movie made inspired loosely on my life. It was an honor to be asked something like this out of the blue and harmless all at once. I thought about it for quite some time. My family encouraged me to do it, and I decided it was another way of leaving a legacy for my family as well as a means of continuing the principles I teach around the world on honesty and integrity. The movie is mixed with a lot of fiction to add drama and action.
could be involved every step of the way from reading the 25 different scripts and having input on the writing and storyline — award-winning author Davis Bunn wrote the movie then the accompanying novel — to bringing together the "Unlimited" team, including the producer, writers, marketing team and PR firm.
Chad Gundersen, the producer, wanted to create a character in the movie with my name, and we were excited Fred Thompson ("In the Line of Fire," "Die Hard 2," "Law & Order") agreed to take the role. I became executive producer so that I
Q: What were some challenges you faced in making "Unlimited"?
A: There were non-stop challenges learning the ropes of movie making, and one must be very persistent. There's a 1:600,000 chance of an independent film making it into theaters. When someone says, "you can't do that," I am motivated to prove them wrong, and I encourage everyone to do the same. Don't let those around you dictate what you do with your life.
Q: What came easily to you, and how did your previous careers help you in producing the movie?
A: The planning, analyzing and organizing of details — in an arena I had no previous experience came easy and had been developed through past careers. The hardest thing was the large learning curve and waiting a long time between each action item. However, the best part is having a team of excellence. I could turn to experienced movie makers around me for direction and guidance every step of the way.
A: The market demand for the premiere was in Kansas City, and we certainly hope to see other cities in
Q: Why did you decide to premiere your movie in Kansas City?
vite us to their theaters after our premiere debut. Kansas City is where I was born and raised, and I am proud to be from here. This is where this exciting adventure in movie making began, and it all fell into place to premiere "Unlimited" here.
A: After my work with JCCC, I founded and later sold two businesses. When I retired 28 years ago, I took a trip to India, worked for a short time in an orphanage with other family members and friends, and even had the honor of naming a baby. I named her Sarah. At the end of the two weeks, as we tearfully told the kids goodbye, a little girl named Provowady wrapped her arms around my neck and whispered in my ear, "My daddy." That moment changed my life forever, and I have devoted the last 28 years teaching honesty, integrity, excellence and the pursuit of one's unlimited potential all around the world — even if you are born in the lowest caste in India. One of the orphans I met on that first trip to India is now running the orphanage, and I still have regular contact with him and others. These 28 years have served as a springboard to the movie.
Since my ministry began in an orphanage ministering to orphans, the movie centers in an orphanage in Mexico which represents my experiences in India. Fred Thompson plays the retired me, NASA rocket scientist and inventor (the rocket ship on Fred's desk travels with me all over the world when I speak), who encourages those around him to resist corruption. The elephant
story (you'll know it when you see it) is directly from my talks, and my book is referenced to. There's some fiction, action, a little romance and a murder, and the story line moves at a fast pace. The twist on this is that the character of Simon was inspired by a young me - ornery, disrespectful, always chasing the impossible but beating the skeptics. But that is another story.
My wife and I and other family and friends have cameo appearances in the movie, and one of my family members worked on set for a week. It was filmed in El Paso, Texas, which was subbing as Mexico.
Q: You have such a varied resume,
how did you make the jump from
NASA to Shell to founding JCCC?
A: Since I change careers every 7 or 8 years, I can now see how my varied resume opened doors for me to speak to a wide range of audiences around the world and even reach more people through "Unlimited," which will be released in theaters Oct. 11. In looking back, I believe this is why I made many career jumps. It started my ministry and now helps continue it.
Be sure to catch the premiere of "Unlimited," at Cinemark Palace at the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo., this Thursday. It will be screened in select theaters around the country starting Friday before being shown nationwide throughout spring.
— Edited by Sarah Kramer
COMPOST & WOODCHIP SALE
Thursday - Saturday, October 10, 11, 12 8 am to 3 pm
1420 E 11th St., Lawrence (east of 11th & Haskell Ave., over railroad tracks)
Thursday - Saturday, October 10, 11, 12
- Rain or shine
- City will load trucks and trailers.
- City will load trucks and bring tarp to secure woodchips
- Bring tarp to secure woodland and prevent littering the roadway.
- No dump truck quantities and no ladder racks.
ladder racks.
- $10 per bucket load (approx. 2 cubic yards).
- CASH only.
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