New RCFF Update

Well, it's once again time for the main site update. Just a small one this time, but good stories as always. First up, we have Atonia with her new Sid 6.7 story:

VIRTUAL REALITY

Look out, Sid's out of the box. Has he really learnt to control himself?

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Next up is Layne, with the eagerly awaited second chapter of her Ben Wade story:



THE TRAIN TO DESTINY

Katie finds out Ben's true identity. Will she turn him in or help him out?

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Finally for this week, let's give a warm RCFF welcome to Sagaluthien. Some of you may have seen her work on other sites in the past. She has kindly sent us something to host. I think I'm right in saying that this is the first 'drabble' RCFF has had, and this one stars John and Alicia Nash:



BEING STRONG

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Okie dokie, that's it for this week, short and sweet, but I alway say it's the quality, not the quantity that counts. Don't worry if you've got something for the main update or Port Auckland and you think you've missed out this week, remember...we don't have a deadline and are happy to do an extra update for any last minute submissions. Enjoy, ladies. Keep reading, keep writing...it wouldn't be the same without you.

B, Beej, Marie, M, Stacey and Layne - The A Team

Glen Times April 5th Edition

Hello everyone.

It's that time again. Our favorite actor is celebrating his birthday in two days but he and his lovely wife Dani are also celebrating their anniversary. Be sure to check out the cards page. It will be growing greatly within the next couple of days.

We have a pretty good update for you tonight with a lot of new characters to introduce so lets cut to the chase. First up we have that special page I was talking about.

Birthday and Anniversary Cards for Russ and Dani

Now on with the issue.

John Nash and Doc Knight

John knows what he needs and the doc has the capacity to help him.

Finding Nash

Toni Roberts and Gerry


Toni has a little sit down with her half brother Gerry and he spills the beans on something interesting.

A Brotherly Visit

Andy's Staff


There's a whole passel of new employees at Andy's new restaurant. Check them out at the grand opening

Andy's at the Glen

Zack Grant


Zack has a few things on his mind, helping his host Alistair for one thing but what does 'Destiny' hold for him?

Calling Destiny

Alistair and Ahnna


Alistair is having his ups and downs. What can he feel, hear, remember? Time will tell but Ahnna is there for him.

Unreachable

The time has come for Alistair. His wife is at his side as he's waking but does he recognize her? Does he know what happened?

Just like the First Time

Libby and March


Libby bumps into someone and let me tell you March comes in like a lion and he sure does make a good first impression. Dan Evans, I have a message for you. If you snooze you lose.

Libby and March

Miss Peeg and Henry Jessup


Another person has moved to the Glen. His name is Henry Jessup and he has an idea for the Glen and he shares it with Miss Peeg

The Corner Shop

Travis and Jan with Family


Travis and Jan tie the knot in a simple elegant ceremony. With family present and a toast from her grandpa, their life together is a new beginning.

The Wedding of Travis and Jan

Jack and B

The sail shop is open, kind of. B puts out a help wanted sign but she and Jack are not ready to take any calls...yet.

Blinded by the Light

Libby, Richie and Miss Peeg


Libby lucks out as she manages to rent a nice apartment above Richie's office. It's a perfect location for one thing. What was that about townhouses?

The Apartment

Jim, Ivy and Ian

There's a bit of an accident at the grocery. Its followed by something intentional. I sure wouldn't want to trade places with the perpetrator in this story. Getting on Jim Braddock's bad side is a fate worse than anything the sheriff would dish out.

Unsatisfactory Delivery

That's all there is that's fit to print tonight, everyone but we'll be back soon with our next issue of the Glen Times.

Enjoy the reading!

Colleen

New Libriscrowe Update

Libriscrowe (http://libriscrowe.com/libriscroweindex1.html ) has been updated with
a brand new epi by Jo in the series called A STRONG TOWER. Chapter 10 deals with
the fact that Robin Hood IS going to be filmed as well as the new look Russell
Himself is sporting. All of Russell's characters...yes ALL of them...have just crossed
the vast Nullarbor Plain afoot to the southern coast of Australia. Come read if you feel
like you could use a belly laugh or two.
http://libriscrowe.com/tower/tower10.htm direct link to new chapter.

Also up is A TOUCH OF GENIUS by Atonia, an interlude at Princeton in the
life of John Nash where a willing female student leads him to a profound
conclusion. http://libriscrowe.com/Atonia/touchofgenius.htm

A LOVE FOR A LOVE by Jo has Cort joining Maximus and Bud in chapter 7
of this NanoCorp storyline. Sid has sent Maximus' love into Gladiator as part of
his revenge on what he sees as the General having taking away his own love.
Maximus can watch his lady on the DVD, but has no way to get to her. And Sid
is also responsible for the recent death in Australia of Cort's wife.
http://libriscrowe.com/sharon/love7.htm

25 chapters of Stacey's MY ISLAND story are now up. Collin Price, a Russell-
based character is aboard a plane that goes down in the Pacific...a really engrossing
story of love and changing relationships.
http://libriscrowe.com/Stacey/myisland1to3.htm

Chapter 7 of Layne's Ben Wade story UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITY is up.
Ben, wounded in the arm, is forced to rest at a young woman's cabin.
http://libriscrowe.com/Layne/opportunity7.htm

Beej has added another section to her Russell-based Jake Mitchell stories. This one is
called 'TIL DEATH US DO PART and the title is not given lightly. The end will have
you on the edge of your seat.
http://libriscrowe.com/Beej/tildeathdouspart.htm

There are also quite a few new entries in Jo's Sir Robert/Robin Hood storyline she's writing
at RCFF's The Glen. Link to those is here:
http://libriscrowe.com/jo/roberttornham.htm
Direct link to The Glen where lots of authors are writing together and where you can find
all of Russ' characters in an Australian setting is here: (updated several times a week!)
http://russellcrowefanfiction.com/Glen%20Residents.htm

John Forbes Nash, Jr.

Continuing with a week of posts on "A Beautiful Mind", the above video records a meeting between director Ron Howard and Professor John Nash. It's a very interesting segment, in which Dr. Nash explains Nash Equilibrium and bargaining theories. Compared to other videos, more of the real Nash comes through, as he warms to a subject which fascinates him. You see the man and his sense of humor.

There's a wealth of information about Dr. Nash on the web. His home page is at www.math.princeton.edu/jfnj

in the Department of Mathematics at Princeton University. His current research interests are given as logic, game theory, and cosmology and gravitation.

Other informational sites on Dr. Nash:

Nobelprize.org has an autobiography, which was written by Dr. Nash in 1994, at the time he received his Nobel Prize.

The PBS website has a page dedicated to the documentary film "A Brilliant Madness", produced in 2002. The site has information on the film, as well as further information on Nash, his family, and his studies.

The Schizophrenia Daily News Blog has a 2005 interview with John Nash, in which he talks about his illness and his work. He and his wife, Alicia, both mention Russell.

"He thinks that Russell Crowe should have won an Oscar for his portrayal of him. It was the wrong accent, and they met only once during filming, but "his performance was terrific". Alicia adds: "We just love Russell Crowe. It was a great movie, but it was fictionalised."

Wikipedia's page on Nash contains information about both the man and the movie.

Movie of the Week: A Beautiful Mind

Before Georgia had a rare snow dumped on us and I lost my electricity and was unable to post, I had decided to start a new series focusing on one of Russell's movies each week. It was to begin with the posting of the movie each Monday. Well, I have to start on Tuesday this week, but the first Movie of the Week is A Beautiful Mind.



"At Princeton University, John Nash struggles to make a worthwhile contribution to serve as his legacy to the world of mathematics. He finally makes a revolutionary breakthrough that will eventually earn him the Nobel Prize. After graduate school he turns to teaching, becoming romantically involved with his student Alicia. Meanwhile the government asks his help with breaking Soviet codes, which soon gets him involved in a terrifying conspiracy plot. Nash grows more and more paranoid until a discovery that turns his entire world upside down. Now it is only with Alicia's help that he will be able to recover his mental strength and regain his status as the great mathematician we know him as today."

Directed by
Ron Howard

Produced by
Brian Grazer
Ron Howard

Written by
Book:
Sylvia Nasar

Screenplay:
Akiva Goldsman

Starring
Russell Crowe
Jennifer Connelly
Ed Harris
Paul Bettany

Music by
James Horner

Cinematography
Roger Deakins

Editing by
Daniel P. Hanley
Mike Hill

Studio
Imagine Entertainment

Distributed by
Domestic:
Universal Pictures
International:
DreamWorks Pictures

Release date(s)
December 21, 2001

Russell In Empire Magazine

The April issue of Empire Magazine features a six-page spread on Russell, including an interview with Martyn Palmer, who first interviewed him 19 years ago. The interview was done during the filming of State of Play in Washington, D.C. Among other things, Russell talks about working with Ridley Scott and about gaining weight for roles. The spread also includes some great pictures, and a list of the Top 5 Russell Crowe Performances, selected by Dan Jolin. The April issue will be available in stores Thursday, February 26.

"Russell Crowe tells us about his triumphs, the things he missed out on and his turn in accomplished new thriller State of Play. Crowe has heralded a return of the rugged and brooding thinking man to Hollywood screens, from his Oscar-winning turn as Gladiator Maximus to the introverted and brilliant mathematician John Nash in A Beautiful Mind. He also tells us why Ridley Scott's Nottingham fits the bill to be one of his next projects--because "It's Robin Hood, mate. I mean, come on!""

Glen Times Update for February 22--Another Double Issue!

Whew! Lately, it seems every issue of the Glen Times has been a double issue! And I didn't think there'd be much news to cover in such a small community! Just goes to show how wrong you can be. Thanks to Cal and Colleen for hiring me and putting me to work right away. Now, if I could just find time to get out and search for a place to live! My first few days at the Glen have been so busy I barely have time to even sleep in my room at Millie's!

There's a lot of news to cover, so I'd best get started!

February 22nd, 2009

Jeffrey and Meggie have lots going on! We have three items on them tonight.

Meggie and Jeffrey

We all Fall Down

After the New Year's Eve party, these two discuss the past and the future. Will the past win out in their lives, or is the future so bright they gotta wear shades?

A Soft Place to Fall

Jeffrey takes sweet, tender care of Meggie following the Australia Day celebration. He's an absolute hero! But is being heroic always enough?

Rumor Has It

One line in an old Connie Francis song goes "Lipstick on your collar told a tale on you". This time, it's tellling Meggie a tale about Jeffrey! Is it a true story or just a fairy tale?

Bron, Ed and Toni

Ed's in Therapy

Ed has his first day in physical therapy. A relaxing whirlpool, a massage from Toni... We could all use some therapy like this! But Ed's beginning to think he needs another kind of therapy to go with it. Something that'll make him more accessible to Bron!

Travis, Jan and Tee

Table Manners

Tee's still learning new things. With a guy like Travis to teach me, I could learn a few new things too! Sorry, Jan. No disrespect to you intended. And Travis' dad notices Joe Sweeney's back at the ranch. That, we could do without!

Ashley and Lachlan Curry

Lachlan's Surprise

Lachlan's got some wonderful surprises for Ashley. But she's got a few for him too! Both of them find they've got a lot to learn where pregnancy's concerned. 'Course, that's not really a surprise!

Andy and Max Skinner

Andy and the Banker

Speaking of having a lot to learn, Andy's got to figure out what to do with his money--more than he's ever had before in his life--and he's looking for Max Skinner to help him out. Now, that's the kind of problem I'd love to have! Cub reporters do not get rich quick!

Sir Robert and Julie St John

A Book Yet Unwritten

Julie's feeling like a character in one of her novels, with Robert as her hero. Maybe you're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but man, Robert has quite a cover!

Abby Campbell

Gotta Pay the Bills

Abby, the other new reporter here, has got bills to pay just like me. And she needs to get past her past. Wait a minute... "Get past her past"? That's not right. But I do like the sound of it. And it sounds like Abby and I really do need to talk about Cal's offer to let us share the apartment he has for rent!

Abby Campbell with Colin O'Brian

Something Really Worth Celebrating

Abby's celebrating her new life in the tavern when she meets Colin, who's sort of, uh--celebrating- -his recent bad luck with Kate and everything else in life. In a weird sort of way, they seem to hit it off. Hope Abby's still available as a roommate!

John Biebe, Siobhan and Hando

Hando, Part 2

Sheriff Biebe and his deputy get a call for help from Hando. There's something amiss with Marce, but is Hando to blame?

John Nash, Millie

The Professor

Professor John Nash has an unforgettable introduction to the Glen. He came here to get away from demons, but have they followed him?

John Biebe, Siobhan and Doc Knight

A Death in the Glen

The Glen's first really tragic news. Marce has been murdered. The doc performs the post-mortem and, hopefully, will give Sheriff Biebe something to work with to catch the killer. If anyone has any information about this, please call the Sheriff's office immediately.

Jan, Bill and Travis McGee, Joe Sweeny

A Squatter Nightmare

Bill Sweeney calls his son Travis about the murder at the lake. While Travis makes arrangements to get home quickly, Joe Sweeney lays low in the guest house.

That's all the news for today, folks. Sorry some of it is so bleak. Usually, I try to find the best in the news and make little jokes about it. But murder's no joking matter. I suppose it just goes to show you that, even in the Glen, life has it's dark side. But this is a great little community. We'll all pull together to straighten things out and make it safe again.

To our new resident, Professor Nash: Welcome, and remember that, after your shock is over, there are good, friendly people here and this is a nice place to live.

Libby

Russell Crowe Fan Fiction Update February 15

G'Day Folks

Is is just me, or does the week fly by for all of you as well? It doesn't seem possible that it was a weeks ago I sent the last update message out. Ah well, times flies when you're having fun, or so the old saying goes.

Okay, down to business then. We have a nice new batch of reading to keep you occupied today, so I hope you've all recovered from your romantic Valentine's Day meals with your loved ones, or the HUGE box of chocs you stuffed if you were on your own watching a DVD on the TV.

Here we go then, as usually the list is in alphabetical order, so we start with Atonia. Two stories this week to whet your appetites. First up:

On The Edge

Alex and Lori try to relax in their Mexican hotel, but our favourite stringer is anything but relaxed.

The Healing of Robert Kinston

Robbie spends Christmas visiting his father, and he has a better time than he could have imagines was possible.

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Next up is B, with a couple of stories. The first is co-written with M, and finally brings Nash to RCFF:

Unreal Reality

Can M help John rid his mind of Parcher for good? Read on to find out how she copes.

Police Blotter

Finally Bud gets a break in the case and Lonnie is reinstated with a clean record. But what is the official looking document Bud hands her?

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Elise is up next, and what a treat, we have another Bud story. Here is chapter three:

The Victory

Ginny has unwelcome visitors at The Victory while she is there alone. What will Bud's reaction be when he finds them there?

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Ready for Maximus? This week we have another great story from Ilaria, co-written with Steph:

The Reward

Maximus saves the life of a Roman official and receives a reward which he never expected..

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Get your tissues ready. We have the final chapter in Jo's wonderful Terry story (sniff, sniff):

A Thorne Remaining

Terry is distraught knowing Allie is going to be taken from Thorneton. Will his spirit be left to wander around his empty family home for eternity?

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Michelle is back with everyone's favourite outlaw:

Beyond Contention 10 - Prudence

The Evans spread gets a visit from the local law. Will Joshua be recognised?

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Last, but by no means least, we have another story from Trisha:

Blurry

Hando is in desperate need of medical assistance. The doctor Bubbs brings back to the squat is not what he was expecting..

Well folks, that's it for the main site update for another week. Hope you like what we have for your enjoyment, and be sure to keep checking in at The Glen. Updates there usually every other day. Don't forget to keep sending your stories in. we love hosting them for you.

Happy Reading

Bridgid, Beej, Marie and M