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Drug traffi ckers use USPS to send “packages”

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It’s hard-knock life for NY immigrant

Wednesday, Feb. 29What: TheftWhen: NoonWhere: 234 Goodman St.No arrests made

What: Theft, shopliftingWhen: NoonWhere: 2766 UC MainStreetSuspect arrested

What: TheftWhen: 8:45 p.m.Where: 2700 Varsity WayNo arrests made

What: TheftWhen: 8:50 p.m.Where: 2820 Bearcat WayNo arrests made Thursday, March 1What: Theft When: 10 a.m.Where: 3141 Reading RoadNo arrests made

What: TheftWhen: 6 p.m. Where: TUCNo arrests made

Friday, March 2 What: Theft, shopliftingWhen: 11:10 a.m.Where: 2766 UC MainStreet Suspect arrested What: Criminal damagingWhen: 2:30 p.m.Where: 151 Goodman Drive No arrests made

What: Theft from buildingsWhen: 5:30 p.m.Where: 3235 Levine Circle No arrests made

What: Theft from buildingsWhen: 8 p.m.Where: 290 CCM Blvd. No arrests made

What: Aggravated burglary When: 10 p.m.Where: 200 block of Emming St. The victim walked in as the suspect was burglarizing the house. The suspect is described as a male, black, 20-25 years old, 6-feet 1-inch tall, 200 lbs., wearing a gray hoodie. He was armed with a handgun.

What: Drug abuse of marijuanaWhen: 11:47 p.m.Where: 101 W. Daniels St.Suspected arrested

Saturday, March 3What: Telephone harassmentWhen: 11:41 p.m.Where: 240 Calhoun St. No arrests made

What: Theft from buildingsWhen: 2:40 p.m.Where: 2766 UC MainStreet No arrests made

Monday, March 5What: Drug abuse of marijuanaWhen: 1:25 p.m.Where: 234 Goodman St. No arrests made

What: ShootingWhen: 2:30 a.m.Where: 2000 block of Clifton Ave. No arrests made

What: Attempted rapeWhen: 2:00 p.m.Where: 600 block of Riddle Road The victim was thrown to the ground, but managed to fight off the suspect as he tried to unbuckle his pants. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black man in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall, 170 to 175 lbs, wearing a black-and-gray checkered top, black pants and gym shoes at the time of the offense.UC

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Federal agents recently began an investigation with the U.S. Postal Service after noticing drug traffickers’ sloppy, yet amusing, use of express mail.

False mailing information has resulted in three similar drug busts, two in Minnesota and one in Ohio.

It seemed a little too obvious when an individual named “Billy Bear” listed his home address as “1 Cave Drive” in DeBary, Fla., but traffickers apparently thought this would be an appropriate return address for a package sent to a P.O. box in Taconite, Minn.

Once a federal agent determined the sender to be fabricated — and a narcotics dog brought attention to the package — a search warrant was issued.

The package contained about 10 grams of cocaine, according to an inventory filed with a U.S. District Court.

A second package was on its way to Minneapolis addressed to “Schmeckles Macmanus,” apparently sent from a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles, until it was revealed by postal agents that “Schmeckles Macmanus is not known to receive mail” at the address indicated.

The combination of the phony name, marijuana odor emanating from the package and the package “coming from California, a known drug source-state,”

warranted the seizure of the package.Inside were two small bags of marijuana and a bar

of “cannabis chocolate.” A third bust occurred in Cleveland when a floor

cleaner arrived concealing a whopping nine pounds of marijuana with a California return address from the “Christian Learning Center.”

KelSea DaulTon | Staff RepoRteR

There are strong parallels between an illegal immigrant employed in a New York mansion and boy wizard Harry Potter’s early childhood.

But in the immigrant’s case, a walk-in closet acted as the living quarters.

Annie George was charged last Tuesday with encouraging and inducing an illegal immigrant to reside in the U.S. and was released without bond.

The illegal immigrant, identified as “V.M.,” apparently worked in a “forced-labor situation” for five-and-a-half years that included 17-hour work days, seven-day work weeks, no personal or sick days and no dental or medical care.

Annie George and her late husband condoned the treatment and scant pay of their servant in their 34-room, 30,000-square-foot New York estate. V.M. was removed from the mansion last year by federal immigration agents after being tipped by the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

V.M. was promised $1,000 monthly by the Georges when hired, but a U.S. District Court complaint discovered that, in reality, the female servant, from the Kerala State in India, was paid an average of 85 cents per hour, making about $29,000 by the end of the 67-month period of her employment.

Despite the choice of 34 rooms, V.M. was forced to sleep in a closet of a bedroom the Georges’ three daughters shared.

The complaint alleges “Annie George required that V.M. be near the children at night.”

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THe ToTal paCKaGe Saving some footwork and also throwing a bone to the failing business model that is the United States postal Service, drug dealers used the proper amount of postage to mail product.

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JASON HOFFMAN | NATION AND WORLD EDITOR

Republican presidential hopefuls clogged not only transportation arteries in Ohio, but those of nine other states, as “Super Tuesday” unfolded throughout four time zones.

Tuesday’s race was being contested for 419 of the 1,144 delegates needed to earn the GOP nomination in September.

Heading into the electoral hoopla, Mitt Romney led the delegate count, while Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich were 2nd and 3rd re.

As the race neared completion in Ohio, the projected dead heat between Romney and Santorum went late into the night, following the 7:30 p.m. poll closure, with Romney being projected by most outlets as having a 1 percent lead over Santorum.

In Georgia, Newt Gingrich regained some momentum with a 20-plus point victory — his only victory.

Tennessee and Oklahoma showed strong leanings toward Santorum in the days leading up to Tuesday and didn’t disappoint the Pennsylvanian, giving him sizeable victories.

Idaho and North Dakota, where Ron Paul sought victories to make his case for at least a third party run, were a disappointment for the Texas congressman, as Santorum and Romney easily vanquished the fi eld.

Alaska, home of Sarah Palin, was projected to go the way of Newt Gingrich, but, as of press time, no precincts had reported.

Romney easily won in Virginia, as it was only he and Paul competing in the commonwealth.

The former Massachusetts governor also reigned victorious in his home state and Vermont.

Wyoming, the only state voting “Super Tuesday” without an actual tally until Saturday.

With all but Ohio and Alaska being decided, here is how the delegate count following Super Tuesday stands at press time: Romney-332, Santorum-139, Gingrich-75 and Paul-35.

Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana and the three American territories are slated to take part of the primary process and will also be decided in March.

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Winner: Rick SantorumRunner up: Mitt Romney

Winner: Mitt RomneyRunner up: Ron Paul

Winner: Mitt RomneyRunner up: Ron Paul

Projected Winner: Mitt Romney*Runner up: Rick Santorum*

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CURRENT GOP DELEGATE COUNTMitt Romney

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HEATHER CHARLES | CHICAGO TRIBUNE/MCT CAMPUS

KILLING AMERICANS OK U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. delivers a national security speech regarding President Barack Obama’s administration’s counterterrorism efforts at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois, Monday. Holder said Obama was justifi ed to authorize the 2011 killing of Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen because he posed a threat to American lives.

KATE DAVIS | TNR DESIGNER

GUNS ON CAMPUS The Colorado state supreme court voted Tuesday to overturn a law banning concealed carry licensees of the Rocky Mountain State from carrying weapons at Colorado University. The ruling is the second of its kind in two years. The Texas legislature voted in April 2011 to allow students at public universities in the Lone Star State to carry as well.

LINDA EPSTEIN | ABACA PRESS/MCT CAMPUS

BACK IN SADDLE Vladimir Putin was elected to be the next President of Russia by a wide margin in a highly contentious election Sunday. Putin, the former director of the KGB, served as Russia’s president from 1999 to 2008 before taking his place as prime minister for three years. In his victory address, Putin told supporters victory came because they were rejecting anti-government forces seeking to “dismantle the Russian statehood and usurp power.”

MEHDI TAAMALLAH | MCT CAMPUS

LOSS OF POWER Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may see a loss of control following Sunday’s elections. Hardliners loyal to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took more than 75 percent of the seats in the “Majilis”. Sunday’s election came as Iran and Israel are engaged in a war of words regarding possible nuclear confl ict.

RANDY PENCH | SACRAMENTO BEE/MCT CAMPUS

TUITION HIKE PROTEST Thousands of students and activists marched on the state Capitol on Monday to protest cuts in higher education, and authorities arrested several dozen who refused to leave the building after it closed in the evening. The demonstration, billed by some as an “occupy the Capitol” act and supported by a freewheeling coalition of student groups and labor unions, was the latest sign of simmering discontent over steady hikes in the cost of state universities and colleges.

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Pete Mentrek | TNR CONTRIBUTOR

One century ago, in the low hills along the border between the southern states and a turbulent Mexico, a mysterious man appeared.

That man was Django, a mythical coffin-dragging ruffian with a heart of gold. His mission? To move methodically through colonies in the southwest, freeing them from the grasps of bandits by any means necessary.

An audacious man of action, Django traversed the Wild, Wild West improving every community he passed through with a no-nonsense attitude and the help of his trusty coffin-dwelling Gatling Gun.

Just as Django doctored up those communities, the owners of La Poste Eatery in Clifton are doing the same thing — with restaurants instead of revolvers.

La Poste uplifted Clifton’s dining scene four years ago when it transformed the spot off Ludlow Avenue that formerly housed the casual eatery Tinks into a more upscale restaurant and full-service wine bar.

After the success of La Poste, the owners have their eyes set on another community to uplift and another concept to do it with. Earlier this year, Slims, the eclectic, Northside café with split personalities, closed its doors but opened up an opportunity for La Poste owners David Taylor, Kelly Lough, Bryant Phillips and kitchen manager Dave Bach.

The group plans on converting the space Slims used to inhabit into a taco and tequila joint named after the mythical man who fiercely uplifted and tamed the Wild, Wild West: Django.

The new concept, Django Western Tacos, is set to open in March and will offer family-style Mexican fare along with what chef Dave Bach affectionately describes as “cowboy food.”

“We’ll be serving up Old West, Spanish-

influenced food all made from scratch,” Bach says. “Cowboy food. Then we’ll be pairing it all up with high-end tequila and whiskey to complete the experience. Something Northside is lacking.”

While Slims might not have been able to deliver what Northside was lacking, it did provide a space with unique design features, including cast-iron railing and milled timber support, all of which are well-suited for a restaurant named after a coffin-wielding cowboy.

“We’re not doing much to the actual structure of the building — nothing to take away from the charm of the place,” says owner David Taylor. “Just a few updates and additions. We’ll have a 40-seat patio, an updated kitchen and some room for displaying our homemade sauces and pickles. The building itself is timeless so we figured, why mess with it?”

Bach expects the restaurant to be a welcome addition to a Cincinnati neighborhood known for its idiosyncrasies.

“Northsiders appreciate when a new place comes in and does quality food.” Bach says. “We’re going to embrace that by trying to keep our ingredients as local as possible and keep our prices manageable for the guests. We’re a community-driven restaurant group which is important to us and something that’s important in Northside community as well.”

Northside has been a hot spot for transformation and activism recently. It carried its own coffin of sorts, filled with a dangerous reputation that caused some people to abandon it.

Through the efforts of Northside’s 200-member community council, it is fast becoming a destination for businesses and residents alike. Activists have raised more than $4 million to refurbish Northside’s streetscape, residents formed the Community Problem-Orienting Policing Group, which works closely with the police to solve the once-rising crime rate,

DJANGO WESTERN TACORESTAURANT WILL CREATE WATERING HOLE FOR CINCINNATI COMMUNITY

La Poste Eatery Chef Dave TaylorThe four founders of La Poste Eatery in Clifton will join culinary forces again with the creation of Django Western Taco in Northside. They hope to create a community hub for dining, drinks and socializing with a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere.

Chef Dave Taylor of La Poste hopes to share his passion for local ingredients, organic food and sustainable farming practices with the Northside community. Taylor explained that Django will have a raw, “mud-on-your-boots,” cowboy atmosphere.

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and the council boasts the largest group of Citizens on Patrol volunteers in Cincinnati, according to the city’s website.

“Northside is a close-knit community that had fallen on some hard times. With the help of some local businesses, those hard times are slowly trying to turn around,” Taylor says. “We’re just hoping to be a part of that transformation, like we were in Clifton with La Poste.”

Part of that close-knit feel has a lot to do with a Northside staple: Second Saturdays. A Northside tradition, Second Saturdays allows both residents and visitors a chance to experience all of what Northside has to offer. There are art openings, later retail hours, interactive and promotional events, as well as longer happy hours and food specials at local restaurants and bars. Django plans on adding its unique spin to Second Saturdays.

“Keeping with the Old Western attitude of what you can fi nd, you can eat, we’re planning on doing open-pit roasts of some not-so-common wild game and meat,” Bach says. “Things like wild boar, antelope and even rattlesnake will be available for anyone bold enough to try it.”

Along with its Second Saturday specialty menu, Django will also bring late-night dining back to Northside.

“Northside has a great bar scene now,” Bach says. “We want that raw, mud-on-your boots, cowboy atmosphere. We’ll play rock ‘n’ roll music and hopefully become a fi xture in the neighborhood and a destination for late-night dining.”

Whereas Django’s goal was to overthrow the scoundrels in an often excessively violent, Spaghetti Western kind of way, Django Western Taco’s goal is a little more benevolent, says chef Dave Bach.

“Becoming an institution in Northside may be a large goal of ours, but the ultimate goal is providing a positive service to a community that needs it,” Bach says. “If we can do that with tacos, we’ve done our jobs.”

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The classic Western fi lm, “Django,” depicts a co� n-dragging gunslinger who enters a town caught between two feuding factions: the KKK and a gang of Mexicanbandits. The fi lm, which claims to have “inspired a genre,” is the inspirationbehind the restaurant’s name and concept. They will be serving Old West, Spanish-inspired food made from scratch. The sta� lovinglyrefers to the fare as“cowboy food.” Diners can look forward to homemade sauces and pickles, apatio, and plenty of tequila and whiskey to go around.

Expect the casual restaurant to o� er more than just tacos. It will also feature high-end tequila and craft beer, as well as a menu with a “what you can fi nd, you can eat” old-West attitude. Keep an eye out for Django’s open-pit roasts; unusual dining options including wild game and meat such as boar, antelope and rattlesnake.

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Kyle PoPe | staff reporter

With minimalistic charm and a 1960s sound, Dr. Dog’s seventh album, “Be the Void,” almost borrows too heavily from The Beatles.

It should come as no surprise, though, since the band emulated its groundbreaking ’60s heroes since the very beginnings in the albums “Toothbrush” and “Easy Beat.”

What makes Dr. Dog such a credible force is their ability to deliberately take influences and remake them into something they can call their own.

In “How Long Must I Wait,” Scott McMicken and Toby Leaman share vocal duties and harmonize with a precision and majesty that could give Paul McCartney and John Lennon a run for their money.

The subtle keys from Zach Miller in “Get Away” are practically unnoticeable, but add a standard Ray Manzarek (of The Doors) line of melody that allows the psychedelic pop outfit to come full circle.

There’s not a single current technique used for this album, as even the quality of the recordings are a throwback.

It sounds like the album was recorded on a four-track recording set, only a step above the recording ability The Beatles had when they recorded “Please Please Me” and “With The Beatles” in the early ’60s.

Dr. Dog calls upon Lennon again in “Heavy Light,” a track that sounds like something that could be taken

straight from Lennon’s “ Walls and Bridges” solo album. The band delivers an upbeat pop ‘n’ roll tune with a dead-on impersonation of Lennon’s iconic singing voice.

Is there anything on this album that doesn’t sound like the Beatles? Not really. This isn’t exactly a problem, but it gets redundant after a while, as some of the album’s later tracks start to become disoriented and sloppy.

“Vampire” uses a chunky guitar lead that conjures the assumption that McMicken’s hand is slipping as he tries to play the strings. The track has a slow, out-of-

rhythm tone that ultimately ruins an otherwise cleverly composed song. “Warrior Man” spells a lawsuit waiting to happen, as it sounds almost identical to The Kinks’ monster hit, “Lola.”

The highlight of the album is “Over Here, Over There.” Once again, they adopt the Lennon/McCartney harmonizing pattern with perfection.

It’s fast, florescent and, if McMicken and Leaman

sang it in matching suits, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine groupies from the ’60s screaming their lungs out.

Yes, Dr. Dog sounds a lot like The Beatles — so much to the point, I feel like there should be some copyright issues — but they’ve picked a good band to imitate.

Kyle PoPe | staff reporter

Allow me to introduce the lovely and talented Miss Frankie Rose.

Rose was once part of a handful of up-and-coming indie acts such as Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls and Vivian Girls.

Don’t know who those bands are? It honestly doesn’t matter, because she is on her own now, and Rose’s second solo release, “Interstellar,” might just be the best album of the year.

If any of the previously mentioned groups are even half as good as this album, they all deserve lifetime achievement awards.

OK, that might be a slight exaggeration, but this album is damn awesome.

“Interstellar” embodies a sound much like the title: It’s extraterrestrial and universal, otherworldly and yet surprisingly accessible.

The title track hits celestial areas by building up with a light wave of synthesizer glaze. Then, with a heavy drum hit, it’s blast off, speeding through an extravagant starry-skied place under the Milky Way.

“Apples For The Sun” sent me swirling in a spiral of obscure piano tones and even stranger layers of synthesizers and vocals.

It became increasingly difficult to determine

whether Rose was singing or the keys were playing, but that’s just a testament to how polished and synchronized the melodies sound together.

“Moon In My Mind” delivers a steady backbone as the bassline lays a repetitive, but sturdy loop that carries the song into its crashing guitar strokes and howling vocals.

Although the album is obscure at times, it does eventually take on a more listener-friendly vibe. The lead single, “Know Me,” shows a beautiful marriage between synth-pop and ’80s alternative music, hitting notes reminiscent of The Church, Tears For Fears and The Cure. The track’s guitar work soars through the ears, smoothly similar to the Cure’s “Just Like Heaven.” It wouldn’t sound out of place on the “Donnie Darko” soundtrack.

Rose’s vocals on similar tracks like “Gospel/Grace” and “Night Swim” can be compared to fall weather: warm, colorful and comfortable singing accompanied by a cool, soothing breeze. “Ooohs,” “na na nas” and other vocal noises never sounded so enchanting.

With epic beauty and otherworldly wonders, Frankie Rose and “Interstellar” make a lasting impression so rare it’s nearly unheard of. The only question is whether this album will also go unheard.

Hopefully she reaches Earth in time for the world to soak up this phenomenal album.

Dr. Dog travel to England, circa ’60s

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outer sPACe trAveler frankie rose sounds incredibly otherworldly in “Interstellar,” her second album as a solo artist.

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Far from the glitz of a James Bond film, “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” twists a plot line into a tangled web of backstabbing, double-crossing and treachery.

Be sure to bring a magnifying glass and a Sherlock Holmes-style pipe, though, because this is a movie made for sleuths.

Set in the midst of the Cold War, former spy George Smiley (Gary Oldman) is thrown back into his past career with the British intelligence agency MI6 to investigate rumors that a mole has infiltrated their ranks.

Following in the footsteps of the ousted head of the agency, Control (John Hurt), Smiley attempts to sniff out the traitor with the help of Peter Guillam (Benedict Cumberbatch).

Information surfaces from agent Ricki Tarr (Tom Hardy) that could lead to the mole, but the case really picks up when another spy, Jim Prideaux (Mark Strong), is found alive after being involved in a setup gone wrong.

This puts the entire “circus,” as the intelligence agency prefers to call itself, under Smiley’s microscope.

Smiley relives his past as the movie jumps from flashbacks to the present while he investigates various other agents until the culprit is unearthed.

With such an experienced cast to draw from, Swedish director Tomas Alfredson effortlessly

unravels the plot, piece by piece. But despite such a set of stars, the most impressive performances are found elsewhere in film.

Benedict Cumberbatch admirably plays Smiley’s sidekick: A young agent torn between duty, ethics and allegiance.

Moreover, David Dencik’s performance at the film’s climax is particularly commendable. Alfredson fleshes out every character, giving each story and subplot just as much detail as the main plot.

While the movie’s aesthetic is appealing in its own right, do not expect to walk out of the theater able to appreciate it in its entirety. Because of the mountains of plot build up, the movie — at just more than two hours — can drag at times.

Even still, the typical whodunit style does not even once feel played out, but instead keeps the audience guessing. Each scene reveals some small clue to the puzzle, but continues to hold the most valuable piece of evidence out of reach.

Perhaps the most discerning eye may catch each hint, but for the average moviegoer, expect to feel lost in a sea of information that only swells to a head as it comes crashing down at the film’s end.

“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” is not for the faint of heart, but it is worth a watch for anyone with the patience required to digest it.

kyle stone | staff reporter

Action movies are often overlooked in the film industry due to a reliance on gimmicks or a lack of intellectual value.

The Belgian nominee for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars, “Bullhead,” defies that sentiment. It is one of the most powerful films to hit the big screen in quite some time.

“Bullhead” centers on Jacky Vanmarsenille, an incredibly intimidating cattle farmer who becomes involved in illegal practices with a beef trader.

The film takes on themes of human nature and what it means to be a man in an incredibly original fashion.

Oftentimes, “Bullhead” incorporates a lack of sound to amplify the severity of situations, leaving the audience with their jaws on the ground.

The story centers on Vanmarsenille’s progression from injecting his cattle with steroids to developing a habit himself.

Vanmarsenille’s drug use worsens as he reminisces about his childhood — particularly the traumatic event that altered not only his mental and emotional well-being, but his physical presence as well.

It is certainly not the easiest movie to sit through,

especially for all of the males out there. You’ll never hear the term “balls ache” the same way again. Ever.

The direction and cinematography are gorgeously executed as Vanmarsenille’s haunting past is juxtaposed with images of sharp imagery and landscapes.

From start to finish, “Bullhead” teems with intensity. When viewing the film, expect to hear gasps; there will be plenty of gasps in the room.

Although the stories really have nothing in common, characters Jacky Vanmarsenille and Charlie Bronson (“Bronson”) are astonishingly similar.

While it’s fair to say Bronson and Vanmarsenille are intimidating and know how to fight, both have backgrounds that disguise their current state of madness.

Although the film can be quite hard to believe at times, Vanmarsenille’s compelling character development will easily divert attention away from “Bullhead’s” flaws.

Fair warning — this is not a movie to see on a date, or one for the squeamish.

In the most literal sense of the terms, “Bullhead” is the most testosterone-driven film of 2011.

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sherlock holmes sWaG Gary oldman (above) puts his sleuthing skills to the test in “tinker tailor Soldier Spy” as a spy tasked with finding a mole in MI6.

courtesy of drafthouse films‘roided uP farmer Matthias Schoenaerts (above) stars in “Bullhead” as an imposing cattle farmer who eventually develops an addiction to the steroids originally meant for his livestock. Schoenaerts delivers an astounding breakout performance in the film that helped earn Belgium a nomination at the 84th annual Academy Awards for “Best Foreign Film.” although it lost out to iran’s “a separation” on Hollywood’s big night, “Bullhead” is more than worth a watch. NOW PLAYING AT THE ESQUIRE

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Last call: Where’s Manning going to end up?

What do you think about the Reds’ pitching staff ?Thoughts on the “bounty” programs in the NFL?

Who will win the Big East tournament?

Do you think Randy Moss should return to the NFL?

Talk back on Twitter:

Washington.

Like defensive players wouldn’t drill Favre or

Warner as hard as they could, anyways

Of course. I base my wardrobe around his post-game outfi ts.

Colt for life. NeckAIDS has a cure.

It happens in high school and college — not too surprising.

Only if the catering issue gets fi xed in locker rooms.

Not Indy.

I love them; Brett Favre is being a baby like usual.

I’m skeptical; it could prove to be another Ochocinco

situation.

Which one?

I’m down.

Sure.

Somewhere other than Indy.

Not surprised. Last time I checked, it was a

contact sport.

Yes.

Ugh, baseball season already?

I’ll be diff erent and say Marquette.

Pretty bad for now, but should get better.

Syracuse

Is Bronson Arroyo still in it? He’ll give up plenty of home runs.

Cincinnati, duh.

Who’s pitching and, more importantly, who’s catching?

the Cincinnati Cyclones

I don’t.

Syracuse

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Spring is almost here, and that can only mean one thing: Baseball season is just around the corner.

The Cincinnati Reds began spring training Saturday against the Cleveland Indians in Arizona, where they blew a one-run lead in the ninth inning. A home run off the bat of Todd Frazier evened the teams up, and the Cactus League opener ended in a tie.

Despite the draw, Cincinnati looked impressive throughout the weekend, beating the Indians 8-6 Sunday and 12-7 Monday to bring the Reds’ spring record to 2-0-1.

Manager Dusty Baker also praised their defense, saying, “We had very good pitching and played good defense.”

Although spring training isn’t always the most accurate assessment of how a team will perform during the regular season, it is the perfect opportunity to explore a team’s roster: It gives young players an opportunity to show what they’ve got and spurs

players to fight for spots on the roster. Rookie fi rst baseman Neftali Soto

homered in the opener during Saturday’s game, while catcher Devin Mesoraco also looked pretty solid. Mesoraco’s superior and starting catcher Ryan Hanningan shined as well, hitting 4-of-4 from the plate Sunday.

The Reds’ big bats — Joey Votto, Drew Stubbs and Jay Bruce —all hit well to start off the spring, with Stubbs leading the team through the weekend. Veteran centerfi elder Willie Harris was signed during the most recent off-season and has so far made a pretty good case for a roster spot with consistency at the plate and a team-high four runs.

Votto — the 2010 National League MVP —leads an already impressive lineup for Cincinnati, and if the Reds perform as they have at their best, the stars may just align for them this year.

Reds pitchers had a chance to show off their skills as well. Mike Leake started on the mound in Saturday’s game, while ace Johnny Cueto and young reliever Aroldis Chapman both went for two innings during Monday’s match.

Despite Leake and fellow pitcher Homer Bailey not being at 100 percent, Bailey said he felt “the ball was coming out all right,” which is always a good sign.

The Cuban Missile struck out three in his appearance, while Cueto surrendered one run and struck out two.

The Redlegs failed to return to the playoffs this past season, fi nishing 79-83, but the team is young and has come a long way. With exceptional hitting, decent pitching behind Cueto and a strong rotation, Cincinnati may be looking at another postseason trip.

The road won’t be easy, however, as the National League Central division is rife with strong teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals — the defending World Series champions.

The good news is that the MLB announced Friday it will add two more wild card teams to the playoffs this year — one from both the National and American leagues.

Opening Day for the 2012 regular season is set for April 5 at 4:05 p.m. versus the Florida Marlins.

Cincinnati Redlegs begin spring training

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OPENING DAY APPROACHES The Reds begin 2012 season play April 5 against Miami.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Go online for coverage of the Big East tournament from Madison Square Garden

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SEAM SCENEHey Seam Scenesters! The week before exams, we in DAAP experience a phenomenon known formally as Project Week ... and

informally as Hell Week. So, just to give you a little taste of Hell Week, here are some previews from the fashion design fi nal projects. If you wish to take a break from studying or stop by between exams, come check out the critiques. You can stop by room 4400 at any time

during the day Monday, March 12, to see some cool creations from your classmates.

COLLEEN CELSOR | STAFF REPORTER

HOMETOWN: Boston, Mass.PROJECT: Experimental Design. This project allows students to push their creativity to new extremes. Robbie collected images of diff erent surface design techniques. “After a bunch of diff muslins, I came up with this.”FAVORITE FASHION DESIGNERS: Alexander McQueen and Karl LagerfeldFUN FACT: “I studied pre-med for two years before transferring to DAAP.”CRITIQUE: 10 a.m. March 12 in Room 4400

FULL LIST OF CRITIQUES(ALL CRITIQUES TAKE PLACE IN DAAP)

Sophomore St. Vincent DePaul Project: 4 p.m., March 14, Room 4400Sophomore Blouse Project: 9:00 am, March 9, sixth fl oor Fashion Hall (near room 6400)

Pre-Junior Experimental Design: 10 a.m., March 12, Room 4400Junior Tailoring: 11:15 a.m., March 12, Room 4400Senior Thesis Mid-Project Critique: 3:15 p.m., March 12, Room 4400

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HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, OhioPROJECT: Senior thesis. Seniors make a collection of between four and eight looks, which will walk the fi nal fashion show June 8. Emily focused on knitwear this quarter. She wears a felted poncho and shows her chunky sweater on the dress form. Emily says: “I am inspired nomadic cultures of American hobos and the Sahara desert tribes.”FAVORITE FASHION DESIGNER: “Yohji Yamamoto for life!”FUN FACT: “I have really tiny fi ngers.”CRITIQUE: 3:15 p.m. March 12 in Room 4400

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