| Remake Is Very Quiet
Its all but quiet on the Hollywood remark front. This afternoon, CB received word over the movie war wire that ex-Washington Post managing editor Ian Stokell and Lesley Paterson have optioned the classic novel, All Quiet on the Western Front to blow it up into a Hollywood light show. The two will use the novel as a starting point for a bombastic Hollywood remake, says Dark Horizons.
"By creating new storylines ourselves, we believe this modern rendition will encompass greater depth and historical context, but still remain congruent with the spirit of Erich Maria Remarque's work," said Paterson in a press release. "We plan on recreating the spectacular visual ambience of trench warfare - miles and miles of desolate, bombed out and cratered landscape - we also intend to add more texture and emotional layering to the overall story."
Thats a lot of angles up in the air historical context, spirit of the original novel, spectacular visual ambience.
Power Lawn Mower Injuries Crop Up With Change Of Season
Spring is here, the sky is blue, the grass is green and it's time to give that lawn a trim. But beware: Lawn mower injuries are a seasonal threat to children and the leading cause of amputations in adolescents, say specialists from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Maryland's designated pediatric trauma center where the most severe injuries are treated.
"The number-one advice to parents is: Treat the lawn mower as hazardous equipment, not a toy," says Carol Gentry, R.N., pediatric OR nurse manager. "You don't let a child play with an electric saw, and that's exactly what a lawn mower is."
Each year, lawn mower accidents send 9,400 U.S. children to the hospital, causing injuries more severe than any other tool or device, research shows. The most common injuries are lacerations, fractures and amputations of the fingers, hands, toes, feet and legs.
Be patient with plants after freeze
Now that the hard freeze is over, I'd like to know what to expect from some of my plants. Will my crape myrtles, whose leaves have turned black, recover this spring? What can I expect from my hydrangeas, hostas and encore azaleas? Despite my best efforts to keep them covered, their leaves have turned limp and mushy. Is there anything I can do to encourage new growth? - Suzanne F. Dear Suzanne: Were there any doubts what this week's column would be about? Unfortunately, you are not alone in questioning what do I do now that we have experienced the extremes of spring gardening (record highs followed by record lows) and what that can do to our landscapes. The good news is that we can recover from this (unlike those who are growing fruit and other agricultural crops), but we must have a little patience.
Plans unveiled for long awaited facelift of Athlone Civic Square
The renovation plans for Athlone Civic Square have been unveiled and were revealed to councillors at their monthly meeting last week. The project is currently at the costing stage and a timeframe has yet to be confirmed for its completion. Park Hood Landscape Architects has been awarded the contract for the renovation project. They acknowledge the importance of recognising the historic background of the area. The individuality of Athlone Town Centre is a very valuable asset and one that should be exploited and protected. However the redevelopment is also a great opportunity for Athlone to look to the future. The new Civic Square proposals are part of a much greater picture. The work heralds a very exciting period for Athlone, not just aesthetically but as a catalyst for further economic growth.
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