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Litsch to DL, Murphy Recalled
The Jays placed Jesse Litsch (right forearm and elbow soreness) on the 15-day disabled list this afternoon and have recalled lefty Bill Murphy from Triple-A Las Vegas. Seeing as Murphy is a reliever, likely here to help the taxed bullpen, Toronto still needs a starter for Saturday.
One thing to note is that lefty prospect Brett Cecil's next scheduled turn to pitch falls on Saturday. Just saying. Just got here to the Metrodome a little while ago, so we haven't had a chance to talk with manager Cito Gaston.
UPDATE: For those following me on twitter (@MLBastian), this won't be new, but Brian Tallet is slated to start on Saturday. Jays feel guys like Cecil and Brad Mills need more time.
More later…
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Unfortunately, neither Cecil or Mill's look like they are ready to step in and contribute. It is too bad that Clement did not hang around a little longer. However, I suppose he thought that he did not have what it would take to pitch at the Major league level. Is there anyone at AA that might be able to make the jump — even for a few games?
thanx, Jordy!!
Make sure and let us know ASAP whether it will be Mills (likely, IMO) or Cecil (possible because it's his turn, as you noted) getting the call on Saturday….
I sure hope that Litsch is not on the DL for long. The Jays alreday have an inexperienced starting rotation, this will not help. Does not sound good though.
This could be a year of growing pains. If that is the case, I feel bad for Roy Holiday
Wouldn't figure on a AA being the choice. It falls on lefty Marc Rzepczynski's turn, and he has walked 8 in eight innings so far down there. I suppose the Fisher Cats could scratch (or limit) Fabio Castro tomorrow and give him a shot, but Mills "smells" the most likely to me.
That actually sounds better on Litsch than it could have been, assuming we're hearing it all. I'd be surprised if they didn't call up Cecil. There might be some promising kids in AA-it's too early to tell and the cupboard is bare in AAA.
Tallet to start on Saturday.
Mills got roughed in AAA his first start. He also got hit pretty hard before Spring Training. I've been wanting to see Cecil pitch for quite sometime now.
I hope it is him. I know the Jays are concerned about stretching him out at this point, but 5 innings couldn't hurt.


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I've been working (and reworking) my sewing room for ages. I've had a vision for a long time, and I am finally achieving the look and the level of organization I want! Today I wanted to show you a few of the more aesthetic areas of the room -- and soon I will share more of the storage solutions.
My display shelf has moved and evolved. I love tiny things... which you already know!... but I also love oversized objects! Here I have the collage I made ages ago, some favorite vintage sewing books, two vintage mini sewing machines, huge clothespins, scissors and pincushion, and my little set of spool dolls made by my dear friend mitch. (She has an etsy shop!)
I recently purchased an EXPEDIT shelf from Ikea -- the biggest one! -- and this display is up on top of it.
Speaking of my Expedit shelf... Those little cube shapes are perfect for dolly bedrooms/display rooms! :oD Obviously they are still a work in progress, but I am liking them so far!
This view doesn't look like much... up above is the 4" picture ledge I've had up there for ages. Down below I used to have a vintage-style clock, which has since bit the dust -- but since there was still a nail, I stuck this little green bench up there. It's the perfect spot for my little Takara petites! I don't think it is a permanent solution, but it's making me happy right now!
I always have lots of little photos, drawings, business cards, Moo cards, snippets, etc. that I enjoy keeping for memories' sake. I decided to take some poster tack and start arranging them around my closet doors. I really love the organic shape it is taking... and I am constantly adding more goodies!

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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Final Crisis #1
Pg. 1:
This is Anthro; he was created by Howie Post, and first appeared in SHOWCASE #74 in 1968. Morrison has said that FC will begin with the first boy on Earth and end with the last boy on Earth (Kamandi). The standard line on Anthro is that he's the first Cro-Magnon boy. (And Metron calls him "man"; I suspect that the distinction between boys and men may be thematically significant, as well as the distinctions between gods and men and between mortality and immortality.)
So what period are we seeing here? Cro-Magnons, specifically, seem to have first appeared about 45,000 years ago; modern humans date to something 130,000 years ago; the people Anthro attacks a little while later seem surprised by fire, although controlled fire predates modern humans by many hundreds of thousands of years; at the end of this issue, Anthro's got a bow and arrow, which were invented only around 10,000 years ago. In other words: this happened a long time ago, and Morrison is hand-waving on the details.
Pp. 2-3:
Metron, sitting in his "Möbius Chair" on the right, is the first of many, many characters we'll see in this series that were created by Jack Kirby. He first appeared in NEW GODS #1 in 1971, and apparently died in THE DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #7 a couple of months ago.
Metron is significant in connection with Morrison, who claims to have summoned him in a magical ritual. He's talked about it several times, notably in this Arthur interview: "So when Chaos Magic came along to say that instead of summoning up Hermes, you could just as easily summon up DC comics super-speedster The Flash and The Flash would appear, visibly, I was naturally excited. [laughs] So I'm going, Bullshit, and I summoned Metron from the "New Gods" comics…and I got Metron! Or I should say what I got was the distilled, descending power and magic of language, speed and information which was wearing Metron drag in order to talk to me."
It's also worth mentioning the connection to Morrison's SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY project here. SEVEN SOLDIERS #1 includes a scene drawn by J.H. Williams III in high-Kirby style, in which we learn about the origin of super-heroics on Earth: in 40,000 B.C., "the sky tribes bring structure to a savage world," the caption says, and we see Neanderthals running from Metron, Orion and Lightray of the New Gods. Aurakles, a Neanderthal warrior, becomes Earth's first superhero, and a civilization arises, until the world is harrowed, leaving just enough people for humanity to rebuild itself. (Call it the Sheeda catastrophe theory.) Presumably, that all happens before Anthro's time. Unless Anthro is actually Aurakles, which doesn't seem right: his hair is reddish here, but it's not Aurakles-style flaming red.
Pg. 4:
Panel 3: The fiery sign Metron is making with his finger appears to be the astrological symbol of Mars, the god of war. Is Metron playing Prometheus, giving fire-as-knowledge to mortals? Sure looks like it, and the caption on pg. 7 reinforces that idea.
Pg. 5:
The black-haired guy in the middle is the immortal Vandal Savage, who was created by Alfred Bester and Martin Nodell and first appeared in GREEN LANTERN #10 in 1943. (Man, that's a good cover.) He's been around since roughly 50,000 B.C.
Pg. 6:
The characters in the original Anthro stories could talk. Nobody's sure when spoken human language developed, but one guesstimate is around the time of Vandal Savage's birth.
Panel 4: Is there a more enduring cliché than the caveman dragging a woman by her hair?
Pg. 8:
Grant Morrison's script for this and the next four pages can be seen at Entertainment Weekly's preview here. My favorite detail: Morrison's description of Turpin as "Jack Kirby as drawn by Frank Miller."
We seem to be in Metropolis in this scene--note the "Star Liner" ship. (Metropolis has a little bit of a star/planet motif: in the early years, the Daily Planet newspaper was the Daily Star.)
Panel 2: Dan "Terrible" Turpin was created by Jack Kirby, and first appeared under that name in NEW GODS #5. (There's a retcon I'm not gonna get into here that would have made him appear earlier as Brooklyn of the Boy Commandos.)
Panel 3: Orion was also created by Jack Kirby, and also first appeared in NEW GODS #1. When we last saw him, in COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #2, he had just ripped out the heart of his father, Darkseid, and was staggering off into the distance, badly injured. If Orion's Mother Box has been destroyed, though, you'd think his face would appear more bestial. [ETA: Per that infamous Morrison interview, we've... actually last seen Orion in DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #6, and COUNTDOWN #2 is more or less apocryphal.]
Panel 4: "Six missing kids": besides the obvious referent later this issue, this echoes the group of six Titans that Dark Side is trying to collect in this week's TEEN TITANS.
Pg. 9:
Panel 1: As we saw in the Metron/Anthro scene, knowledge-as-fire burns.
Panel 3: "They" are presumably the New Gods (killed off in, naturally, DEATH OF THE NEW GODS); "he" is presumably Darkseid.
Panel 4: That's the (newly redesigned) death avatar Black Racer in the background: created by Jack Kirby, who else, he first appeared in NEW GODS #3. Note that the sky has turned red over the course of the page: the Crisis is on now.
Pg. 10:
Panel 1: The script says this is the version of New York seen in SEVEN SOLDIERS--the "Cinderella city" between Metropolis and Gotham City--but commenter chad nevett points out that it's actually drawn as Detroit, which is what the script for the second panel asks for.
Panel 4: "2814.2": John Stewart is one of the two Green Lanterns assigned to Space Sector 2814, which includes Earth. [Thanks for the correction, doc_loki.]
Pg. 11:
Panel 1: "Metropolis Special Crimes Unit": a division of the police department devoted to superhuman-related affairs. Created by John Byrne, it was first referred to in SUPERMAN #4 in 1987.
Panel 4: 2814.1 would be Hal Jordan, who's based in Coast City (commenter pla points out that it's apparently somewhere in California).
Pg. 12:
Panel 2: The woman in the hat is Renee Montoya, a.k.a. the Question. In her civilian identity, she was created by Paul Dini and Mitch Brian, for Batman: The Animated Series, and first appeared in comics in BATMAN #475 in 1992. She became the Question over the course of 52.
Panel 3: The first Question, Charles Victor Szasz, a.k.a. Vic Sage, was created by Steve Ditko and first appeared in BLUE BEETLE #1 in 1967. He did indeed die of lung cancer in 52 #38. Which, as Turpin suggested earlier, sort of counts as another way of using fire to kill oneself.
Pg. 13:
Panel 2: "Danny boy": the previous Question sang "Danny Boy" at dramatically significant moments in THE QUESTION #2 and 52 #34.
Panel 4: The Dark Side Club first appeared in SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE, and has been turning up in various DC titles over the last couple of weeks.
Pg. 14:
Panel 1: The Mister Miracle poster on the wall is presumably for the Shilo Norman version of the character, as seen in SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE.
Hal's facial scar here is significant, the Director's Cut edition notes.
Pg. 15:
Panel 1: "Lagrangian point" (or Lagrange--not "LaGrange"--point) is defined here; there are actually five such points in the planet's orbit, I believe, but hey, the Guardians are guardians, not astrophysicists. And "dust for radiation prints"--I get what they're saying, but the metaphor's a little strained.
Panel 2: The Alpha Lanterns are essentially the Green Lanterns' internal-affairs investigation force.
Pg. 16:
Panel 1: Metron's Möbius Chair.
Panel 2: Sparx, created by Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett and Ed Hannigan, first appeared in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5 in 1993. Empress, created by Peter David and Todd Nauck, first appeared in YOUNG JUSTICE #16 in 2000; David Uzumeri points out that she has a piece of the Anti-Life Equation in her brain. Mas y Menos, created by Sam Register, Glen Murakami, David Slack and Alex Soto for the Teen Titans animated series, first appeared on-panel in comics in TEEN TITANS #38 in 2006. This is the first we've seen of the League of Titans. And, most likely, the last we'll see. Is the New Gods' domain really "another reality"?
Panel 4: Dr. Light was established in IDENTITY CRISIS as a serial rapist.
Pg. 17:
Panel 1: [ETA: Commenter raphaeladidas points out that the guy in the yellow cape is Signalman, created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff, who first appeared in BATMAN #112 in 1957.] (And shouldn't most of these folks be in jail anyway? Or is there something we don't know from SALVATION RUN? For that matter, what's Red Tornado doing with a body?) On the right: Black Canary, a version of a character created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino who first appeared in FLASH COMICS #86 in 1947. (This is actually that character's daughter, although explaining how and when the switchoff occurred is kind of a headache.)
Pg. 18:
Panel 1: The bald guy is Doctor Sivana, created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck, who first appeared in WHIZ COMICS #2 in 1940.
Panel 4: Libra is now sitting in Metron's chair, and has a Crime Bible. [Thanks, alonso.]
Pg. 19:
Oh, Mike. Sigh.
Might be a red herring, but commenter michael suggests that Libra's staff might actually be the Spear of Destiny--the spear that pierced Christ's side, which is a very powerful mystical artifact in the DCU. The long explanation is here, but when last seen (in DAY OF JUDGMENT SECRET FILES #1 in 1999), it had been hurled into the sun and could only be retrieved by the Sentinels of Magic working collectively. [ETA: The solicitation for FC: REVELATIONS #2 mentions the Spear of Destiny being in Vandal Savage's hands...]
Pg. 20:
Yes, maybe fire was a bad idea. The guy with the flaming head here, as David Uzumeri points out, is Effigy, created by Ron Marz and Darryl Banks, who first appeared in GREEN LANTERN #113 in 1999.
Panel 3: M'yri'ah was the Martian Manhunter's late wife. I suspect that J'onn isn't really dead--not just because N.E.R.D. in superhero comics, but because we've seen in MARTIAN MANHUNTER #1,000,000 that he's alive many centuries in the future, and his history is bound up with Darkseid's.
Pg. 21:
Panel 2: Blüdhaven, located near Gotham City, was destroyed in INFINITE CRISIS #4. This is Rev. G. Godfrey Goode, a variation on Glorious Godfrey, a demagogue created by Jack Kirby who first appeared in FOREVER PEOPLE #3 in 1971. [Thanks for the correction, innerbrat.]
Panel 3: This is Mark Richards, the third Tattooed Man, who first appeared in GREEN LANTERN #9 in 2006; he's a variation on a character created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane in GREEN LANTERN #23 in 1963.
Panel 5: We're in New York now--cf. the Statue of Liberty in the background. I guess Turpin doesn't have to worry about jurisdiction issues.
Pg. 22:
Dark Side is a sort of human projection of Darkseid, the evil god created by Jack Kirby who first appeared in SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #134 in 1970; this version of him is the one seen in SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE.
Panel 3: The original versions of Kalibak and Kanto are also Kirby kreations, respectively first seen in NEW GODS #1 and MISTER MIRACLE #7, both in 1971.
Panel 5: "My father used to say the same thing": Turpin is being identified as, perhaps, the new Orion, since Darkseid was Orion's father. "Granny" would be Granny Goodness, created by Kirby for MISTER MIRACLE #2 in 1971. Her Dark Side Club incarnation was apparently killed (gruesomely) in last week's BIRDS OF PREY #118.
Pg. 23:
Panel 1: "There was a war in Heaven... and I won." Compare Metron's speech in SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #1: "There was a war in Heaven. And the wrong side won. The dark side won."
Pg. 24:
You know, you'd think Superman would talk about the New Gods in a more familiar way, since he was on panel for most of DEATH OF THE NEW GODS. (The aforementioned Morrison interview notes that those stories were written after this one.)
Pg. 25:
Panel 1: Green Man, created by Mike W. Barr and Keith Pollard, first appeared in GREEN LANTERN #164 in 1983. Boodikka, created by Gerard Jones, Pat Broderick and Romeo Tanghal, first appeared in GREEN LANTERN #20 in 1992. Varix, created by Paul Kupperberg and Trevor von Eeden, first appeared in TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2 in 1986.
Panel 2: "New Earth" is the main DC Universe Earth, following the rejiggering of all creation in CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, INFINITE CRISIS and 52.
Pg. 26:
The universe of Earth-51 was destroyed in COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #13, then partly re-created and re-destroyed, as far as I can tell. (I'll get around to reading that series one of these days. Maybe.) If anyone can identify these Monitors by their hairstyles, please do. The original Monitor was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, circa 1982, and appeared in a bunch of comics leading up to CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, in which he was a major character.
Pg. 27:
Nix Uotan first appeared in COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #21 (thanks, commenter amedeo turturro). I think this is the first named appearance of both Tahoteh and Weeja Dell.
Pp. 28-29:
Ditto for Zillo Valla and Ogama. The creepy Monitor in the last panel is Solomon, who was seen in COUNTDOWN.
Pg. 30:
Apparently Anthro has also invented both dreadlocks and cooking, and possibly also archery. Smart kid. And he's drawing Metron's costume design in the dirt.
Pg. 31:
Panel 1: One effect of the original Crisis on Infinite Earths was temporal anomalies like this. The blond kid is Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth, created by--ready for this?--Jack Kirby, and the sunken Statue of Liberty recalls the cover of his first appearance, 1972's KAMANDI #1, as well as the COUNTDOWN teaser image (and, of course, Planet of the Apes).
Panel 4: The Metron costume design has appeared on Anthro's face. My guess is that, through contact with the gods, people become those gods: we've earlier seen Turpin becoming Orion, and here, Anthro has mastered knowledge and fire, and is invoking Metron in himself, in a sort of ritual to access his ability to transcend time and space. But other theories are more than welcome here.
Pg. 32:
Panel 1: This appears to be Nix Uotan suddenly finding himself mortal and in an apartment full of human stuff, but I initially read it as the Tattooed Man waking up without his tattoos. And does his Mohawk hint to anybody else that he's got some connection to OMAC?
Panel 2: Nix's bookshelf appears to include a Super Bat title (as seen in the FC Sketchbook). Jog points out that "aww, man" echoes "Man" on pg. 1.
Panel 3: Mark Simmons points out that Nix's head is framed by the image of the sun here--some kind of sun-god thing going on, perhaps?
Panel 4: On the TV is Green Arrow, created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp, who first appeared in MORE FUN COMICS #73 in 1941. Timothy Callahan points out that Nix's wall has a postcard from Oolong Island, the vacation retreat for evil scientists from 52.
As for the title: Mars is the god of war, so the reference might be to Orion (who filled that role in the period of Morrison's JLA stories when the lineup was meant to be analogous to the Greek pantheon) or to the Martian Manhunter, or both.
Please post questions, corrections and emendations in the comments, and I'll try to incorporate them into these annotations. (And note that David Uzumeri has his own excellent annotations up here.)
A quick procedural question: when I link to individual issues at the Grand Comics Database Project, do you prefer links to the issue details or the big cover art?
Also, if these notes are helpful or interesting to you, please consider buying a book from the Amazon links you see on the right.
45 comments:
- David Uzumeri said...
I was hoping for this! Thanks muchly for the Arthur excerpt, I hadn't seen that - it definitely fits in with his use in the comics. Great work.
I went into the Monitor stuff in my (I hope you don't take it as competing) analysis over at Funnybook Babylon, including some possible interpretations of the names, if you're interested. Solomon is largely the most "developed" (if you can call it that) of the characters, though, with Nix Uotan having appeared as sort of the single-crying-Indian Monitor in a few issues.
I admit I was hoping you could catch the identity of the fellow with the yellow cape in the (hilarious) protest scene, though. Did *anyone* figure that one out?
- May 29, 2008 at 9:06 PM
- raphaeladidas said...
The guy in the yellow cape is Signalman.
- May 29, 2008 at 9:53 PM
- Doc_Loki said...
A couple of minor GL corrections:
There are four humans in the GLC, but only two are assigned to Earth, Jordan and Stewart. Gardner and Rayner are assigned to Oa. The xx.1 and xx.2 are standard referents in the GL titles, as there are now 2 GLs to each sector.
Also the Green Man currently appearing in the GL titles (and here) is not the original Green Man. The original left the GLC, joined the Omega Men, and died in the Invasion crossover some years back. This new one first appeared in the GLC:Recharge series (not sure what issue).
- May 30, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Bludhaven was not a suburb, but a city in its own right, very near Gotham.
- May 30, 2008 at 2:58 AM
- Scipio said...
Turpin isn't Orion. The guy who wakes up in bed and looks at his hands is Orion.
- May 30, 2008 at 3:43 AM
- Tom Ewing said...
I'm pretty sure it's Nix Uotan waking up, since he's being exiled to Earth a few pages before (and the new guy seems to have goofy hair like his).
The Monitors in FC1 are both consistent and inconsistent with their Countdown appearances (I read the whole of Countdown in one horrible day). The consistency is that they gradually became more differentiated over the course of that series. The inconsistency is that here they are aloof overseers with a belief system/job centred on the Orrery and apparently little interest in multiversal life, whereas in Countdown they were enormously concerned with "the creatures that arise within the Orrery", except they never mentioned any kind of Orrery, and spent all their time arguing about whether they should kill 'world-jumpers' or not.
(Also, Earth-51 wasn't destroyed. Well, it was destroyed, but it grew back, and then was devastated by a plague designed to turn it - I assumed - into Kamandi's world, bringing the 70s Kamandi stories into the wider continuity. So I'm not exactly sure which destruction Nix Uotan is getting punished for. And did the Monitor in charge of the Earth that got punched to death by Superboy-Prime earlier in Countdown also face discipline? Effing Countdown. :( )
- May 30, 2008 at 4:22 AM
- Tom Ewing said...
Oh, and if we're allowed to speculate, my guess is that Nix Uotan's role will be to point Superman in the direction of Monitorworld and the Orrery to set up Superman:Beyond.
- May 30, 2008 at 4:23 AM
- Matt Singer said...
"You know, you'd think Superman would talk about the New Gods in a more familiar way, since he was on panel for most of DEATH OF THE NEW GODS."
Not to mention that Orion and Barda were in the Justice League during a good chunk of Morrison's JLA run which, given who's writing FINAL CRISIS, you'd think is still in continuity.
- May 30, 2008 at 7:18 AM
- Rickey said...
I think I'd prefer links to the bigger cover images, man. When I click through to Comics.org, I just click on the "large" image link right away anyways.
- May 30, 2008 at 7:40 AM
- Squashua said...
I cannot believe you missed the cameo of the "So easy a caveman can do it" GEICO Caveman.
He shares a panel with the Gene Simmons caveman.
- May 30, 2008 at 7:48 AM
- Squashua said...
The Metron costume design has appeared on Anthro's face."
Looks more like Anthro used war paint (or blood) between panels to draw it in. It's not an exact drawing, to be sure.
Based on the Monitor discussion of Nix being forced to live out as a mere mortal, and his likeness, that is Nix waking up in the last portion of the book. I initially thought it was Shiloh Norman.
I also do not believe Turpin to be the "new" Orion.
- May 30, 2008 at 8:04 AM
- Unknown said...
Great post. Nice blog in general as well. I just thought I'd point out a couple things I think might be pertinent.
1) As a big use of 'fire' has been established in this issue, I think it's of note to point out Martian Manhunter's vulnerability to fire and the fact that Libra's staff is doused in it when he stabs him . (Libra's role seems to be bringing information and knowledge to the villains)
2) Speaking of Libra, he's sitting on Metron's chair there in page 18, and he's got the crime bible as well.
3) Emphasising the theme one more time, on the last page Uotan wakes up with a poster of the sun in back of him, and in the third panel it forms a halo of sort around him, 'knowledge' of now being human.
- May 30, 2008 at 8:31 AM
- I.Strange said...
As for the title: Mars is the god of war, so the reference might be to Orion (who filled that role in the period of Morrison's JLA stories when the lineup was meant to be analogous to the Greek pantheon) or to the Martian Manhunter, or both.
The title is the ticker headline from the news broadcast, so literally, the reference is Orion. The meaning, however, is what we see between the fingers: "D.O.A. God".
I think Morrison's going for a 'hidden reality' kind of idea.
- May 30, 2008 at 8:39 AM
- Mark Simmons said...
Whoever that is waking up at the end, I note that the penultimate panel puts his head right on top of that poster of "THE SUN." If planetary symbolism is going to be a running theme here, maybe we should be thinking of Apollo analogues.
- May 30, 2008 at 9:19 AM
- AL DiGriz said...
Anybody else irritated with how easily the Martian Manhunter was "killed" (no, not totally convinced of that yet)? How was he captured? It's not that easy. He can turn intangible for Pete's sake! Same goes for running him through with a spear. I get the whole fire thing, but still. I hate it when writers take a cheap way out and just say it happened (the capture) without showing how such a powerful character could be taken down so easily.
- May 30, 2008 at 10:29 AM
- Squashua said...
I'm not irritated with Manhunter's death. I highly suspect a set-up here with super-heroes being proactive.
As my evidence of such, I humbly point to the panel of Turpin and Tattooed Man at the bar... with the possible appearance of Clark Kent as an observing patron.
- May 30, 2008 at 10:47 AM
- Michael said...
When Libra lifted up his staff to show a flaming pointed end, I thought, "how did he get the Spear of Destiny?"
- May 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM
- Spencer said...
I'd prefer the actual art over a link.
- May 30, 2008 at 11:41 AM
- Chad Nevett said...
Page 10, panel 1 is actually a shot of Detroit--despite what the script says. You can clearly see the GM building, and the post office. I live in Windsor, right across the river and it is clearly Detroit's skyline.
- May 30, 2008 at 1:41 PM
- JOHNNY ZITO said...
So, Libra is holding Metron's chair because Metron has just not been 'reborn' yet?
Or is Libra going to become Metron.
I get that Morrison is creating a new myth for the new gods and having humans elevated to god hood to take on these 'roles' - BUT - I don't get if it's about moving established characters into those roles or creating them whole cloth.
And does the rebirth of the New Gods mean the dawn of the 5th world? Or just a continuation of the 4th.
It doesn't matter to my over all enjoyment. Just curious.
Very pleased with the subject matter that was tossed around. Hope to see it all explained as friendly as it was introduced.
- May 30, 2008 at 3:58 PM
- Timothy Callahan said...
Don't forget about the "Visit Oolong Island" postcard/flyer on the wall in the final scene. Oolong Island has a strong Morrison connection, and was the setting of one of the best issues of "52."
- May 30, 2008 at 7:05 PM
- Not Dickless said...
Yeah, but what's you think of it. Or are you posting that on The Savage Critic?
I vote for images, BTW.
- May 30, 2008 at 8:13 PM
- David Uzumeri said...
Hey, it's worth mentioning Ian Sattler and J.G. Jones out-and-out confirmed that the bearded caveman in the beginning is, indeed, Vandal Savage. Maybe the differing eye colors are due to meteor exposure? I think it might be time for me to reread any Mozz Savage appearances, didn't he get an origin retelling in DC1M? I think we're headed towards retconville regarding that meteor...
Link to source: http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=158685
- June 1, 2008 at 8:12 AM
- Rope and Pulley Records said...
I'll vote for direct to images too.
- June 1, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- gorjus said...
I couldn't wait to read this!
My one point: "If Orion's Mother Box has been destroyed, though, you'd think his face would appear more bestial." My understanding is that the script points out that it's not necessarily destroyed, but fused with his body. Could have been a (rare) blown cue from the script on behalf of the artist. The initial "reveal" of the Question does nothing to show her "un-face," as the script requires.
Link to larger cover images, please!
- June 2, 2008 at 10:16 AM
- Mark Parsons said...
Could Uotan be pronounced "wotan," with all the 3rd World weight that this implies?
My take on Superman's scenes: he was giving an official breifing to the JLA and, I assume, several of them don't know the New Gods (Vixen? Hawkgirl?). As this is presumably "for the record" Kal is doing a summary and perhaps delving into some speculations about their essence and nature that are unanswered (by Orion and Big Barda during membership, as well as the now seemingly moot DoNG miniseries).
I loved the issue and thought its resonaces got cooler and deeper upon second reading (Anthro's superpower is fire usage).
I even liked the Monitor scenes. Surely, GM will find a way to fit them into new gods' mythos or at least the whole gods/superpowers tapestry that he is weaving?
- June 2, 2008 at 2:33 PM
- Mark Simmons said...
Mark Parsons mentions the Uotan-Wotan connection, which reminds me of another possible connecting theme...
For Morrison's purposes, it seems that Metron is analogous to the Roman god Mercury, just as Orion is associated with Mars in this issue. Wotan (or Odin), the chief of the Norse pantheon, is also associated with Mercury. And like Mercury, he's a bearer of messages - in Odin's case, the magical runes he brought back from the underworld.
In the opening scene of Final Crisis, Metron seems more like Prometheus than Mercury. But the same could be said of Libra, who swipes Metron's chair and brings the gift of fire to the downtrodden supervillains. It might be a stretch to compare Libra's staff to Mercury's caduceus, or to the scale-like symbol on Metron's chest, but if we're looking for signs of the New Gods incarnating in new hosts then it's at least possible that Libra is attempting to play the role of Metron/Mercury.
Perhaps I'm overthinking this. I guess we'll have to wait and see. :-)
- June 2, 2008 at 3:37 PM
I believe Nix first appears in Countdown 21 when he confronts the Challengers on Earth-12.
- June 2, 2008 at 10:23 PM
- Squashua said...
Since Metron (IIRC) is really supposed to be the neutral go-between New God (not messed with by either Darkseid or Highfather), but slightly on the side of the "benevolent" New Gods, then Libra being his successor, a neutral balancing his scales by being on the side of the villains, would make sense.
- June 3, 2008 at 7:23 AM
- abc said...
The New Gods continuity stuff gives me a headache. I never really cared for the New Gods, but it nags my ability to enjoy Final Crisis without having a clearer explanation. So I'd be happy for an actual or speculative answer to what just looks like editorial laziness. Although it might have been better if there had been a bit of a gap between the end of the Death of the New Gods series and the appearance of the Dark Side Club versions, I assume the latter are reborn versions of the original. And the reactions of Superman and the Guardians to Orion's death in FC#1 aren't necessarily inconsistent with the events of Countdown and DotNG (but they do seem that way). But then, the Seven Soldiers Mister Miracle series featured the Dark Side Club versions back before Infinite Crisis. So they coexisted? Time travel? Different earth? Superboy punches?
- June 3, 2008 at 1:49 PM
- Douglas Wolk said...
I gather that Boss Dark Side, like all the Kirby versions of the New Gods, is just a "projection" of the real thing. From this Wizard interview: "The DC superheroes see the New Gods as other superheroes in the way that Orion or Barda can join the Justice League. They've never understood that what they really are are f---ing gods. This story's about the first time Darkseid actually manifests on the planet. Everything we've ever seen before has been kind of projections from the world of the New Gods and for the first time we're seeing them in their full power."
For extra fun, imagine that in a Glasgow accent.
So yes, my guess is that all the different versions coexist, but we haven't yet actually seen the real thing.
- June 3, 2008 at 4:37 PM
- Mark Brett said...
I really don't think Turpin is supposed to have become Orion, though I can certainly see an argument for it. I actually thought the red-haired bum watching Turpin stumble away from the scene was Orion. Not sure why, except that he put me in mind of the New Gods' appearance as homeless people in the Seven Soldiers Mr. Miracle mini.
- June 3, 2008 at 6:11 PM
- Ragtime said...
Panel 2: The Alpha Lanterns are essentially the Green Lanterns' internal-affairs investigation force.
But can anyone figure out why the Green Lanterns' internal-affairs investigation force is being sent to investigate a non-internal affair? I mean, the murder of Orion by a non-Green Lantern seems pretty far out of their job description -- especially since they were only created a few months ago.
- June 6, 2008 at 7:36 AM
- Doc_Loki said...
The Guardians have been playing it close to the vest lately - there's that whole ten new laws thing of which we've so far heard only one or two. I can easily believe that they have a hidden agenda behind (or perhaps in addition to) the stated purpose of the Alpha Lanterns.
- June 6, 2008 at 10:01 PM
- David Uzumeri said...
ragtime, given Hal's upcoming trial being mentioned in solicitations, I think the "internal affairs" aspect of the Alpha Lanterns will come into play pretty strongly. And while IA is a large part of their mandate, I don't think it's the whole thing.
- June 9, 2008 at 3:39 AM
- Biggie said...
And does the rebirth of the New Gods mean the dawn of the 5th world? Or just a continuation of the 4th.
I've been wondering that myself and I've a couple of things that would support that idea.
In Morrison's JLA he has Metron come out a couple of times and say that Earth was eventually going to become the "Godworld"(or whatever) for the Fifth World.
From Rock Of Ages:
The Old Gods died and gave birth to the New. These New Gods, even such as I, must also pass, in our turn.
Our search was long and our war continues, but we found the planetary cradle of the Gods to come[...]You are only forerunners.
From World War III (the GOOD one):
Regard this organism; this prodigy among the stars...this Earth. Its expressive diversity of creation. Its self-evolving perfection. And soil fertile enough to grow Gods[...]
As New Genesis is the the Fourth World, Earth shall be to the Fifth that is to come.
So at the very least we know that Earth will not only still exist in the Fifth World, but it will also be a very important place.
Then there's a scene in last week's Justice Society of America that may offer a clue. When Gog refuses to pick a side in the war of the Old Gods in the Third World he is cast out and falls to Earth. In DC Universe 0 we saw another God (Darkseid) falling, and eventually ending up on Earth (albeit in an altered form)
What I found really interesting is that when Gog of the Third World fell, he landed on Earth of the Fourth World . Could that mean that when Darkseid of the Fourth World fell he landed on Fifth World Earth?
I might be way-off base because there are quite a few things that don't neatly fit into the theory that we've seen the dawn of the Fifth World in the DCU. Still, I have to think it's not a complete coincidence that we've seen the "falling God" motif twice in such short order.
- June 10, 2008 at 9:17 PM
when did martian manhunter start wearing a purple suit? I didn't even realize that was supposed to be him first time through.
- June 11, 2008 at 7:15 AM
- pla said...
Very glad to have you doing annotations again. And I don't want to be a total nerd, but I'm pretty sure Coast City's been pretty explicitly stated to be in California, not the Pacific Northwest.
- June 11, 2008 at 1:49 PM
- Daniel Wallace said...
re: Detroit/New York, not only is that the Detroit skyline (including the building I used to work in - squee!) but you can make out the words "General Motors" in the second-panel shot of the Renaissance Center entryway. I don't know what the script said, but this all fits perfect in the DCU. John Stewart is a native of Detroit, and the GM Renaissance Center is a reasonable place to house an architectural firm (which I presume is what John is doing in his civilian identity these days).
- June 14, 2008 at 8:05 PM
- gall said...
"Looks more like Anthro used war paint (or blood) between panels to draw it in. It's not an exact drawing, to be sure."
Agreed, you can still see his finger finishing the pattern in the bottom left corner of the panel. It's not just a nitpick, either, I think. The pattern just appearing versus Anthro being inspired and ennobled by the god such that he chooses to adopt its symbology for himself is not a trivial distinction.
- June 18, 2008 at 4:32 PM
- Billy said...
Here's the obvious one.
Fire means baptism and rebirth.
Martian Manhunter's death by fire and The Spear of Destiny could symbolize that he's going to be a Christ figure in this story and be reborn. Jesus was killed stabbed by the Spear of Destiny before he died, as it seems J'onn has been.
I don't have the issue in front of me, but I think when he's stabbed J'onn also screams out the name of his late wife M'yri'ah, which should probably be pronounced Maria, which is the Latin form of Mary, which is both the name of Jesus's Mother and his supposed wife. I might be stretching here with this one.
Fire appears a number of times in this issue. Metron giving Anthro fire could of course be seen as the true birth of man, or rather, birth of superman (or possibly birth of god). The fact that the Human Flame has returned after years of absence, to get a second chance at his enemy could also be seen as a rebirth.
I just realized Libra is acting as a prophet to the Crime Bible and the coming or Darkseid, and has just killed the man who upon his voyage to Earth for the first time was baptized in fire, J'onn the Baptist.
And according to the last issue of Salvation Run, he was baptized in fire again there right before being killed.
- June 21, 2008 at 4:23 PM
- Kyle White said...
An obvious reference for Uotan is Marvel's Uatu, the Watcher, a member of a race which is supposed to observe but not interfere.
- July 1, 2008 at 12:54 PM
- team spawns said...
metron's design doesn't appear on his face, he's drawing it with the dirt.
- July 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM
- Ricardo said...
Billy is right, fire is one of the keys to the series. There is another very recurrent theme going on, which is the Triad. Grant mentioned there would be clear hints at the first page, and that's the thing that screamed at me there.
Notice that on the first page, there are 3 gazelles running away. Then on the next page, 3 birds flying away. Both are considered symbols of innocence. All flying away.
Other trios of appearances:
3 Heroes (2GL and Orion)
3 Guardians show up only.
Dr Light and 2 images of Mirror Master
Dr. Light also kills 2 heroes by forming a triangle
3 Alpha Guardians
3 characters are involved in Jonzz death scene.
Obviously Superman, Batman and WW are the central characters.
Again, 3 characters involved on Wotan scene.
The whole visual concept of the series is around 3 - the cover is divided in 3. The series also stops in the 3rd issue. I bet FC7 is a wrap-up, and a magical number at that.
The triad also represents Heaven (Father, Holy Spirit and the Son), the beginning, the middle and the end. Final Crisis is also the 3rd part of the Crisis saga.
- August 15, 2008 at 3:42 PM
- Ricardo said...
Oh, and i forgot one OBVIOUS link to the triad: The gurdian code is 1011 (adding them up: 3)
- August 15, 2008 at 3:46 PM


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Longtime TV and radio personality and former MSNBC anchor Ed Schultz has died at 64, several news outlets reported.
A longtime colleague confirmed the reports to NBC News.
Schultz had been the host of "The News With Ed Schultz" at RT America, which said he died Thursday at his home in Washington.
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I know I have mentioned this before, but the new issue of Vintage 21 Church's women's online magazine is out and you can get to it by going HERE.
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The new Indiana Jones Lego sets are awesome. Not only do they adorably recreate several classic scenes from the three non-retarded Indy flicks, they've evolved the minifig to new heights: Short Round heights.
That's Short Round there on the right in the top photo, next to the beefy Egyptian Luftwaffe Nazi that gets diced up by the propellers at the end of Raiders.
And here's Connery, in the back of the biplane, before haplessly shredding the rudder with his machine gun. Oh Dad.
You can recreate all of those scenes, along with the heart-removal from Temple of Doom (KALI-MA), the Venice Canal chase with the fez-wearing Brotherhood of Grail protectors, and the old-timey Shanghai car chase from the beginning of Temple of Doom, where you can find the aforementioned Short Round (note the half-length legs).
All of them are being released in August, and they are 100% cooler than Lego Star Wars. [Toy Fair 2009]


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The producers of The Mist claimed credit for a "dense foggy mist" that swamped Los Angeles on Monday evening. The fog shut down one of two arrival runways at LAX, forcing the cancellation of a dozen flights. Police blamed one traffic fatality on the freak weather. So it may not have been the best plan for the Weinstein Company to claim responsibility.
If nothing else, the press release smacks of desperation. The Weinstein Company's announcement says the fog coated the LA area "in preparation for the opening of the highly anticipated Thanksgiving release The Mist." Then it says: "A publicity stunt? Or a eerily timed Stephen King-style wake up call to moviegoers? You be the judge!" [IESB] More news:
- Nicholas Cage will provide one of the voices for G-Force, Jerry Bruckheimer's live action/CGI project about a group of super-intelligent animal commandos. Cage will be a mole named Speckles. Steve Buscemi will provide the voice of Bucky the hamster, and Tracey Morgan (Saturday Night Live) will be a guinea pig named Blaster. [Moviehole]
- Stop ragging on my Batman movies, Tim Burton pleads. They were cutting edge, but they never got the respect they deserved. And they still don't. "Nobody really acknowledged the fact that ['Batman'] was slightly different at the time from other comic book movies. So lay off, will you?" [MTV Movies Blog]
- The two biggest SF magazines struggle with declining circulation numbers, says SF/comics author Warren Ellis. Ellis' post touched off a blogstorm about how (and whether) Analog and Asimov's can be saved. Apart from Charles Stross and Tim Pratt, few important writers have launched their careers in either magazine, argues John Scalzi. Not surprisingly, most bloggers think the Internet is the future of short fiction publishing. [Lou Anders]
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Thread: Need Help! Toyoda FA450
Need Help! Toyoda FA450
Anyone that may be able to help, We purchased a 1995 FA450 in August that had been sitting, disconnected from power for a long period of time and lost all memory and parameters. We removed all the covers from the machine when it arrived with the intention of a good cleaning and review of all functions before replacing covers to make any repairs easier. The machine appears to be in above average condition but we have not been able to get the machine fully functional. In September we had a Fanuc technician come out, he was able to reload 15m control parameters and make it possible to jog all axes of the machine. The Spindle, pallet change, pallet index, tool change, tool magazine are still not functioning. We were told by an independent technician that we need the Toyoda software. We contacted Toyoda USA in Arlington Heights, IL about obtaining the software but after numerous calls and emails over a one month period they were unable to help. We decided that having a Toyoda technician would be the next step. Our service request was sent about a month ago, they have not come out, told us when they can come out and are not responding to emails.
Were looking for independant service, or anyone with a similar FA450, or any info or knowledge that will point us in the right direction, because we are stuck.
Thanks, West Machine Products
pm sent...
Thanks sagespecialized, you have been a big help. I feel like were starting to make some progress.
Here is a pic of the machine as it sits now, all cleaned up. It's been in the middle of the shop floor for a while now. We're waiting until the Toyoda is running to replace our Mazak.
A few more pictures
The day it came.
The machine ran a lot of cast iron.
Fresh painted covers waiting for reassembly.
Rusted, locked up from sitting, z-axis ballscrew that has since been repaired and reinstalled.
Hope to have some re-assembled pics soon
Wow she's bare Naked! I like it!
Gotta love cast Iron, it's so nice to our machine tools.
So I see you had to repair the Z ballscrew, for obvious reasons, be sure to change out the X axis thrust bearings since you can get to them. I was pushing 650 hours a month on mine and after 4 years we had to change them out to keep our tolerances in line. My machine cut strictly 6061-t6.
A couple PM items.
Way lube lines, flush the system.
Spindle air filter. On the newer machines it's a big blue filter next to the solenoid switch panel. I think on these it was down by the spindle chiller?????
Swap it out. Your spindle will thank you and it will save you an early trip to Mr. Bill Gibblers spindle Dept.
Dueblin coupler, swap it. the coolant( when using thru spindle coolant) is used for lubricating the bearings in the coupler. cast iron fines and bearings don't mix. A seized coupler will reak havoc on the end of the drawbar, vibration= out of balance and when the whole thing comes apart it's ugly and expensive. Don't ask me how I know.
The switches on the outside load station. Build covers over the top to protect them from chips. It will drive your operators crazy when it won't pallet in and come to find out there's a chip on the switch. Also regularly clean the switches in side the tool changer door. Chips will interrupt the tool changer/ magazine cycle and give you headaches as well.
I had the chip augers wired into the power "ON" loop to keep everything moving. They will swallow a big gulp but on an overnight run if an operator forgets...
Funny story, but not, 450 III's don't have the center sheetmetal over Z axis. It's a straight drop to the coolant tank. Multiple pallets (12 hr cycle of 4 pallets) of the same part which filled a 5'x5'x5' chip bin every 3 hours. Before he went home on Friday he turned the conveyor switch off to swap bins. Forgot to turn it back on....
I get a call the next morning. " uhm...I need you to come own here"
You guys ever seen a picture of how many people can fit in a phone booth?
This was how many bins of chips could we fit in a Toyoda. LOL
I couldn't even open the operator door it was packed so tight. I literally had to pop the hatch in the roof and shovel them out the top to clear the door, and when I got it open I couldn't see tombstone or spindle.
Oh' I wass Pissed!!
That one is at the top of my list for operator boner moves.
Let me know if you need anything, I'm happy to help.
It pains me to see such a nice machine so terribly mistreated. Glad to see she's found a good home and is currently going through a hearty rehab program. Be sure to post pictures when she's all tuned up.
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Thanks for the tips Justin, I'll be sure to check all of that.
Joe- The machine isn't as bad as it looks,mostly just dirty. I've seen machines this age in much worse condition. Surprisingly the way covers are in pretty good condition. I'm a little concerned about the plastic tool pods in the tool chain. Some look pretty worn and the plastic seems to be deteriorating... One problem at a time. Right now we're stalled on trying to load a ladder into the control, can't seem to get it to load. We're waiting to hear back from Toyoda.
I'll keep you posted on the progress as well as pictures when I have something worth showing.
Good News!
Krist came out and was able to load everything that was missing. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. The machine is functional for the most part. The axes are referenced and are able to zero return. We are working on getting the tool changer and pallet changer functional now. One of the mg-u batteries went dead.
Glad to hear, you do have the master working on it.
Post some pics of the progress as you guys get this girl back on line.
Are you guys planning for another machine or rail system anytime soon? If so give me a shout, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to save you some headaches if that happens down the road.
It's about starting out on the right foot so the rest falls inline.
Tell Krist I said hello.
Let me know If I can be of further help, Good luck.
I can relate to Toyoda's poor service and response, it seems they have 2 awesome Techs and your lucky to get either of them on the phone even though you pay the same $130 an hour for phone service wheter its any benifit to you or not... Although we may be getting rid of our FA63 soon I'm in Racine, WI and have been looking for a tech from time to time familiar with these vintage Toyoda's and havent had any luck. When ever a contractor comes in we are usully relying on the phone support at Toyoda anyway. Can you advise on a good repair guy as I'm just north of the border?..
Removing locked up Z axis Ballscrew
I am trying to remove a locked up z axis ball screw and can't seem to figure out how deep I need to go. I have motor unbolted but can't gain access to the coupling. The front way cover is still in machine because the machine has pallet in it. I was wondering if I remove the 3 bolts that hold mounting bracket on for valves and if i can gain access to ball nut, then I can possibly pull motor, coupling housing, and ball screw all at 1 time and then worry about disassembly on bench. If not, then do I need to remove the front covers of the machine to do this? Any ideas would be great!
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by Oliver Choy
In this blog post I would like to talk about a more complicated version of the FAQ Component, which was previously blogged here.
The Simple FAQ Component is fairly limited when it comes to adding new features into the FAQ Answers (richtext xtype). Customers might sometimes want to be able to add non-textual components into the answers fields. For example, they might want to:
- Add an image to an answer.
- Embed a video in an answer.
- Add a table, list of children pages, or even a site map.
- User can drag and drop multiple components from the sidekick into a region on a page, and the components (movable) inside the region would be rendered inside a jQuery UI Accordion.
Overview of implementation:
The FAQ Paragraph System actually consists of multiple components. The following steps are grouped by individual components, and for best practice these components are placed inside the same folder (faqparsys). Please take a look at the diagram below for the overall structure of the parsys:
clientlibs [cq:ClientLibraryFolder]:
- containing javascript to trigger the jQuery UI Accordion.
faqparsys [cq:Component]:
- Much like the OOTB parsys component. The only difference is the rendering of children components in Accordion order.
- faqparsys would loop through all children components. If component is of type faquestion [cq:Component], then it would render the faquestion as an Accordion header. Otherwise components (before the next faquestion component) are grouped as Accordion content.
- At the end of the faqparsys render, the faqparsysend component is included to signify the end of the paragraph system (for better user experience).
- The faqparsys is set to refresh the page on the following listeners so the jQuery UI Accordion would re-trigger and display correctly:
faquestion [cq:Component]:
- Simple extension of the OOTB Title Component, so that the type "faquestion" can be identified by the faqparsys.
faqparsysend [cq:Component]:
- This component renders the editbar layout. It is used to signify the end of the paragraph system.
Sample of the finished component:
Enjoy! Again, part of the source-code can be made available upon request. Please email me directly at ochoy@adobe.
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To declare that someone is free from blame or responsibility for something. The evidence that the defense attorney presented in court convinced the jury to absolve his client from the crime. I know you're sorry. I absolve you from your guilt, son.
See also: absolve
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to prove that an accused person is innocent of something; to demonstrate that someone is not responsible for something. Bob attempted to absolve himself of the crime.
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OOTD // Velvet & Faux Fur
Hi! I have a complete new look for you today, wearing my new faux fur jacket and velvet trousers by Topshop,
OOTD // Kenzo x H&M
Man repelling..this Kenzo x H&M dress is bright and pink and blue, and a little bit too much for most people. But does that stop me from buying it and wearing it? Nope! Haha, in fact this is my little birthday present to myself. I was happy to find this dress when I visited the H&M on the day of the Kenzo x H&M launch. I treated myself to this man repelling, bright coloured dress, that makes me look and feel like I'm still in my twenties. Forever young, right?
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As the autumn are falling down and it's starting to get really cold, it's time to layer. A trend I've been loving: velvet. The quintessentially 90s trend has definitely made a comeback this year. This top is part of a velvet co-ord by Zara, but sadly the joggers were sold out. Velvet tracksuit…. is Juicy Couture also making a coming back?
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I've been busy recovering from my fall (huh?! … Read all about it here), and I'm glad to say I'm feeling a whole lot better. It's easy to get lost and basically just break down and give up, and I did have a little bit of a melt down, but…. I"M BACK BITCHES! ;)
With a brand new a fall/winter look, including a short OOTD video. Hope you like it!
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Shine bright like a….
You either love it or hate it. The metallic trend. I'm a fan! I'm slowly transitioning my closet for fall/winter, and I love these metallics to brighten up an outfit. (or day…) Today's look features a metallic top and my new metallic sock booties. Let's take a look at all the glitter!
P.S I haven't been blogging as much lately, because I was busy focussing on my recovery. Read all about that here.
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Hi September! Can't believe you're already here, and summer is about to end…I'm getting ready to get back to teaching, looking forward to see my students again, and discover new talent. For now I'm enjoying my last few days off, so happy to have the sun out.I took a walk in the park and chilled there for a bit with my boyfriend, and was happy to find my camera in my backpack, so I ended up taking a few outfit pictures. Today's outfit is simple, wearing my favorite Topshop culottes, my army green Puma Creepers and an army t-shirt.
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Local, state governments may act to save air traffic controllers
Timmerman's control tower to close April 21
Timmerman Airport officials learned Wednesday their control tower will be shut down April 21, leaving safety on approach and on the ground solely up to the pilots.
As the governor looks at possible state funding, a Milwaukee County Board member agreed that local governments may have to take charge.
The two busiest general-aviation airports in the state -- Waukesha and Milwaukee's Timmerman -- will be losing their entire contingent of air traffic controllers over the next five weeks, thanks to sweeping federal budget cuts.
There's a proposal to remove the controllers from even Mitchell International Airport for the overnight hours, which is something County Supervisor Patricia Jursik said compromises not just safety in the skies but on the ground.
"Both Mitchell and Timmerman are in very dense populated areas. These aren't airstrips in the middle of a farm field, so we need to be concerned about the safety of the folks on the ground," Jursick said.
Gov. Scott Walker is addressing the closures, too, saying state government may have to step in.
"With our budget process going on, it will be completed in June, that's something we will look at doing if the federal government fails to come up with a viable alternative," Walker said.
"I'm encouraged to hear the governor talking like that, because for me, closing the tower, closing air traffic control, is a non-starter. This is public safety. And I think we have to look at all options to keep the control tower open," Jursick said.
The importance of local air traffic controllers was emphasized last month in Madison, when controllers averted a crash by guiding in a pilot flying blind and without instruments after his plane iced up.
"We just pointed him at the airport and then told him when to descend, when to turn, and lined him up right with the runway over there," Madison air traffic controller Jack Deutscher said.
Jursik said one avenue being explored is contracting out with a private firm for air traffic controllers and recouping the costs elsewhere. She said all options need to be on the table, calling the tower closures unacceptable.


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Viruses? can I get them?
I'm thinking not many viruses are applicable to linux, but if there are and I get one, Is there a way to shutdown puppy correctly without writing back the pup100 file?- and therefore being able to boot clean again? and hopefully I think any virus would be contained in the ram, not having access to the ntfs harddrive or the flashdrive where the os originated from. Tell me what to watch out for.
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Best thing to do is keep away from unsecure sites, have an e-mail scanner yahoo provides scanning and puppy has f-prot which if you google will tell you more than i can If your running from the disc just don't save anything back to the disc if from hard drive and you know you have a virus there are linux distros out there designed to recover your data safely that is what I reccomend
I hope this helps you
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Just switch off your machine if you are worried about viruses.
In 7 years of using Linux I have never had a virus yet.
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not really worried at all about viruses, I kinda know that noone writes virues to attack linux, usually. I was more of wondering if there was a "correct" way to boot down without copying the pup100 file back. I know the drive will boot consistantly since it wouldn't be modified, but just curious thats all.
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Even if there have been no known Linux viruses, and I'm not so sure that is true, I think your concern is not unwarranted. Lately, worms and viruses are said to be professionally written to take over large numbers of computers for various nefarious commercial uses. If that is true then Linux is not immune to attack. I would guess that Puppy's unusual nature provides some protection, since a worm or virus written for the more mainstream Linux distros might not work in Puppy too. Still, malware is a possibility to keep in mind. Did you know that Puppy has a firewall? You will find it at Start->Setup->Morizot firewall wizard.
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Hi, I'd like to share an experience I had with Puppy to try and answer your question. I installed my Puppy onto a USB stick at home, and upgraded the WM to IceWm with some extra themes and stuff. That was at home, so I took the USB stick to work, to go and demonstrate Puppy to some people .
Lo and behold, none of the PC's at work would boot from the USB stick. So I resorted to booting of the live CD. But then a thought struck my mind, that I could possibly copy the PUP100 file from the USB stick to the harddrive, delete the PUP001 file, and rename PUP100 to PUP001. After all, the PUP100 file should be exactly the same as the PUP001 file, the only difference could be size, not? So I did that, I booted into Ubuntu, my permanent installation, and did the following commands;
cd /
ls (to make sure I was in the root directory, and saw the PUP001 file)
sudo rm pup001
sudo cp /media/usbdisk/pup100 /pup001
I rebooted the PC, still of the live CD, but this time it picked up the PUP001 file I swapped out from the USB stick. It mounted the new PUP001 file without a hitch, and brought up the configuration exactly as on my USB stick, with IceWM and all the extra software I had installed at home.
This leads me to believe, that you should be able to simply make a copy of the PUP001 file before shutting down or rebooting, because it only gets updated once you reboot. Then replace the old PUP001 file, which might be infected, with the copy you made, and boot up. Problem fixed...
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Just tossing in another thought...
I'm not an expert in viruses, but understand they usually infect executable files.
So, executables in /usr are vulnerable.
Previously, before /usr was writable, this was no problem.
Now, if think that you do have an infected executable, one thing to do is delete everything in /root/.usr/ then reboot.
Executables in /root/my-applications/ or /root/myrox-apps/ would still have to be dealt with.
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That's really hilarious (but it doesn't really address the question of Linux viruses.)
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While I would be apprehensive about kissing Bill Gates, I find the mouth of a Puppy to be very clean...
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I think I spend more time worrying about getting struck by lightening in a telephone booth on a hot summer day, than I do viruses.
Probably if a typical Puppy user has worries or concerns, the area to focus on would be browser exploits of various types. Especially, because some of the newer than Puppy's SeaMonkey releases contain some security fixes.
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I know what everyone is saying that "Linux" has very few viruses, but there has been recent caes of redhat servers being infected with worms. I am newish to linux ( though did unix 18yrs ago at college) . I am a computer engineer but am a WINDOZE engineer and tape silos, and dec and hp 9000 equip.
I dont like viruses so just want to make sure I am completly safe from them, is there any AV software that I can get, I am running Puppy 4 with asus P3700 128mb with full install and no windows on the laptop.
Please can anyone advise
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Clam anti virus can be installed with the Puppy package manager, PETget.
From what I have read the XF-Prot virus scanner that comes with Puppy is for scanning Windows partitions, although that could be incorrect.
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Subject description: Linux and viruses
As a rule, you are pretty safe from viruses and malware when you use Linux, and this is for several reasons.
1. Most virus writers target Windows, since Windows systems make up most of the computer systems out there. This is one argument. However, the person who writes a pervasive Linux virus would get one heck of a rep, so I don't buy this as the main reason.
2. Most Linux systems are designed in such a way that makes it nearly impossible for them to get infected. These malicious programs must install themselves onto a computer. For that they need the proper permissions. Easy in Windows, since most people run as admin, and there is no need for installation confirmation, so anything can install itself. Most Linux distros are set up so that the users run as limited users, and only root can install. This means that it is nearly impossible for the malicious program to install itself.
Now distros like Puppy make an interesting problem, since the user runs as root. Theoretically this makes it alot easier for a virus or other malicious program that is written for Linux to install itself. I am not sure what protections are built in. Most Linux distros are still protected because the actual install would need some level of user interaction. Still, you are not as safe running as root in Puppy as you would be as a limited user in say, Fedora or Ubuntu.
That all said, there is yet to be any indication of any virus or other malicious program that I am aware of in the wild that can affect your Linux machine, Puppy or otherwise.
Still, you can use the included anti-virus to make the occasional check of your system, and also: Be smart in your browsing habits! There are plenty of Windows users out there that don't run anti-virus and never get a virus, because they are smart about the way they browse.
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I offer a (not very) commercial service to install puppy as a dual boot (with CD) alongside windows. In our ads we put "No more viruses again EVER, or your money back"
Im quite comfortable with this, having run linux exclusively for five years and read up a lot about it on the net. Plus if one ever one was discovered, I would be the "hero" that discovered it so it could be fixed within a few hours....thats how open source works. Even theoretical vulnerabilities are almost always patched within hours of the developer being aware of them. With windows you have to wait for them to issue an update, and that can take years.
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The answer is "yes, but only if it is a version that they know about and can detect"
There are a few considerations to the OP's question. There are different levels or aspects:
1. Computing facility destroyed by fire, earthquake, flood, terrorism etc. For this kind of eventuality you would probably go for an offsite backup facility.
2. Minor problems such as power or a localised fire or flood just affecting IT. Here you might look at portable buildings and equipment brought onto site.........not so easy in a city centre?
3. Business continuity. This is just being able to run the business in the event of a problem. You need to include all the departments in this one, as the people need somewhere to work, to produce, to distribute etc. Here you might look at subsidiaries and different branches/sites.
With business continuity you need to look at just how critical your applications and access really are.
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