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Saturday, June 13, 2015
Jim Halpert as a ninth-grader?
NOTE: This kid's actual name was Kenneth Daniel, and the school was Trewhitt Junior High School, Cleveland, Tennessee, 1978-79. He probably already knows he's famous, but if you see him, you might tell him, just to make sure. And I realize the actor's name is not actually Jim Halpert; that was just for laughs.
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
An incomplete collection of thoughts on idolatry
[Edited in response to some helpful comments—MKH]
I recently joined a Facebook group whose topic is "Jesus Music 1969-1989." Lots of nostalgic posts and pics to reminisce about the Christian music of that period and its impact on our lives.
Some people in this group (like many fans of other genres) are very interested in having their favorite albums from years past. They are willing to pay a little (sometimes a lot) more than the average person in order to get these albums, because they like the music, and because it reminds them of good times and revives their spirits. They post pictures of said albums in gleeful celebration. I get all that—it's fun.
I did find one post that, even though it was clearly tongue-in-cheek hyperbole, it got me thinking about an issue I've considered over the years. A member declared jokingly that the classic album his wife had recently given to him as a gift would remain sealed "until Christ comes back and says I got a great player in the sky for that."
Ah, sounds like one of those obsessive-compulsive collector types, I thought. There seem to be several in the group, just going by some of their posts. My response was (and is): what's the point of having an album if not to listen to it from time to time, or at least have the ability to do so? Isn't it about the music? Especially if you believe the music conveys a message that everyone needs to hear. Aren't you preventing a potential life-changing experience for someone when when you keep the record (literally) under wraps? How would the artist you hold in such high regard feel about that? It seems to be a little like getting a dog and putting it in a kennel somewhere, just to say you're a dog owner. In other words, just a little crazy. And probably no fun for the dog. Or to use the words of a comic whose identity I can't remember: "That's not a hobby; that's a symptom."
Clearly, as he assured me later in a very patient and measured way, he was kidding. He understands we're not taking anything with us when we go. He said he already has the music in a listenable form and was glad to have the unsealed album for his collection because he was planning to display it because he admires the cover art. His collection is available for listening, not locked away in an underground bunker. I mean, if his wife is OK with it, that's a good sign, right?
But as for the others out there (not just in the group)...I can't help but imagine that on some subconscious level they interpret those passages in Revelation about the seven seals to be depicting Jesus opening His favorite albums from His infinite album vault so He can enjoy them at last in a dust-free environment, in heavenly stereo sound. The noble, never-ending quest for the elusive Holy Grail of vinyl. The neatly-labeled series of issues, all in orderly rows and columns. Perfection. What? Play it? And risk scratching it? Are you nuts?
So the question I have is this: how is this affinity for a physical object (an album) that supersedes the purpose of it (to convey the music) not a form of idolatry? Hard to imagine it isn't. Which (as a wise commenter observed), is to say it would be for me. I don't approach this as Moses fresh off the mountain spotting the golden calf; I'm someone with some experience in obsession and idolatry of my own. (To paraphrase Twain, we're all idolaters, just with different objects). So, not judging, just making some observations and posing the question for consideration.
For some, it's seems especially unlikely that something that carries a religious message would actually come between us and God; others know all too well how these things (church, rituals, etc.) can be the most insidious idols of all, because they make us think our focus is on Him when it's actually on something WE control. And that's what idolatry—and collecting—is all about: control. Filling that void within us with something of our choosing—something we can polish, admire, find security in having the WHOLE set, and post pictures of on Facebook (or Instagram, if that's the preference).
I understand the market assigns value to certain things, and in the record market, the condition of the album is of utmost importance. It's an "investment." Sometimes one that pays real money in the real world. But I would also say that any collector's market is based on, and also feeds, the idolatrous inclinations of collectors. A practical economist might say that value is an illusion until a sale takes place...so if your goal is to HAVE and not use or eventually sell, you never see the proceeds. If your worldly wealth is in things that can't be used, only owned, then until or unless their potential value is traded for things that have actual value (food, clothing, travel, entertainment, etc.), you are destitute (ask the dude with 1,000 Beanie Babies in storage). For some people the only way to free themselves of this burden of false treasure is to give it away, thereby losing their delusion of self-sufficiency. A parable about a rich man and the eye of a needle comes to mind.
Collecting can be a harmless, enjoyable hobby, and even a useful coping mechanism. Sometimes it just gets weird. I once visited the home of a mature couple in Oregon, and as we sat at the kitchen table, we were surrounded by Barbie dolls, mostly in boxes, on shelves that took up a great deal of wall space all over the house. They were not there to be easily accessed by any little girl that might want to take one down and play—that would no doubt be verboten (I don't think many little girls visited, anyway). This is the kind of thing that gets a cute "my, isn't that interesting" feature story in the media. I found it to be creepy and sad.
A few years ago, an acquaintance who clearly has the obsessive-compulsive type of personality (great with numbers, and with a heart of gold, but not a good communicator at all), told me he had several thousand Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars in storage. I was a little taken aback, but it kinda made sense, knowing him. I had a box of cars when I was a kid. I played with them. At some point I gave them to my nephew. He played with them. They're all gone now, and though I'd get a kick out of it if I somehow ran across one, I don't miss them at all...because they fulfilled their purpose as TOYS.
One especially sad tale is that of a veterinarian in Chattanooga. Her collection of dragon figures filled one building (having moved her office next door) and then five temporary trailers she put up next to her practice. She basically had created a dragon museum. That was probably pretty cool. However, she died young due to pulmonary fibrosis, brought on by the effect of living with 40 or 50 birds she kept in her house with poor ventilation. Her penchant for collecting killed her. And her dragon collection had to be split up and sold off to deal with the debts she left behind. Not such a cute story. (Details here).
I'm not saying nothing should be preserved or kept, or displayed in number, even in a Christian home. Some things fulfill their purpose that way, as decoration and reminders of times past (pictures, sculptures, souvenirs, album covers, etc.). (That said, I do wonder if one friend's massive collection of Precious Moments statuettes that fills her apartment isn't just a bit much. No judging here, though!). It's when we place the value on HAVING the thing over ENJOYING the thing itself that I believe we get into trouble.
As a final illustration (a blog with homework!), I would refer the reader to those two great films, "Citizen Kane" (especially the ending) and "Toy Story 2." In both, the message is clear: there is a point where the acquisition of things distorts their purpose AND ours, and it does not lead to happiness. I think that is one reason that, when Jesus called his disciples to follow Him, the understanding was that they leave everything behind.
So, let's enjoy our hobbies, and remember: buyer beware...especially if you already have 100 just like it at home.
Your thoughts and rebuttals welcome.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Would-be burglars beware
So you have a guard dog, do ya? Pit bull, maybe? Well, I guess I'd be more impressed if I weren't greeted every night by the sight of the LION that keeps vigil over my apartment building. Day and night, hot or cold, rain or snow, this faithful sentinel is on duty. And clever, too; dig how's he's disguised himself as a common garden hose.
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Saturday, November 01, 2014
There's just something women like about a pickup man
Happy to report that I have completed installing a new pickup system in my guitar with no injuries to myself OR the guitar (other than one tiny imperceptible 1cm scratch by the end jack where no one ever looks but me anyway). And it works!
I'm not a handyman by any means; as a result, I don't jump into projects without careful consideration. It also means I don't always have the right tool for the job. But I'm not totally inept, either, and I like to do the occasional project just to remind myself of that. Saving money is a nice benefit, as well. As necessity is the mother of invention, I did a little improvising. It wasn't always pretty, and I was glad not to have witnesses, but it's the result that counts.
It all started at the birthday writers round I hosted in admission of my 50th birthday. I went first to make sure everything was working properly...and it wasn't. My amp (our sound system) was issuing some terrible sounds, like a mix of hard static and extreme white noise, when I hit the louder volumes. We checked cords, bypassed the mixer, etc., and determined (incorrectly, as it turned out) that the amp was freaking out. It's been around a while, like me, so that kind of made sense. So we replaced the amp with one Gary Talley happened to have with him and I limped offstage in defeat (since it was time to move on through the performing roster). I tried to shake it off (I could've used Taylor Swift's video) but of course given my obsessive nature, I was not completely successful. I suspect everyone had a better time than me. Oh, well, there's always next year (Lord willing).
Started looking at sound systems, and happened to plug in to my cheapo little amp I sometimes use as a monitor, and got the same effect: distortion only on the low E string (the thick one). Whoa...same problem, same guitar, two different amps? After testing on my little mixer with headphones and on yet another amp, I realized it wasn't the amp after all; the problem was with my guitar pickup. An Equis Silver system, no longer made by Washburn. Good news/bad news, indeed.
I took it to Nashville Used Music where the tech could not bring himself to get involved, given the multiple possible sources of the problem and the likelihood of not being able to find and fix it. No man savors the thought of failure. Not SUCH bad news, really, given that I live in a guitar-rich town, and had considered maybe it was time to get a new one (i.e., good used one), make a new start and put this ugly episode behind me. So I went guitar-shopping/browsing, and searched the internet for pickup solutions. Maybe one with a microphone to get that acoustic sound? Opinions are divided on that. Saw a couple of good affordable guitars...and also some that cost more than three times what I paid (uh, am paying) for my car. ("Thirty thousand, huh? Does this come with a case?"). The latter were at famous (and friendly) Gruhn's Guitars. They have a nifty room containing a chair, an amp, and three guitars in which multiple pickup systems are installed, with the end jack (the hole where the cable plugs in) for each labeled, so you can compare them.
Naturally, after careful consideration of the alternatives and the price of each, I went with the cheapest option: order a used pickup system online and install it myself or pay someone to do it. Found a good one on reverb.com (referred via a message board thread, maybe on the Washburn site?) made by Alvarez. It had the basic qualities I liked about my old one: easy exterior placement, volume knob (not a slider), EQ and Presence controls. And as a bonus, an on-board tuner. Nifty. And less than $50 including shipping.
Both parts of the new system that attach to the outside wall of the guitar (preamp and end jack with battery) were smaller than the existing holes occupied by the former parts, but I could see that it could very well install into the old brackets, with some careful cutting. Explained this to two or three guitar shop folks but they seemed skeptical toward my vision. The aforementioned tech at Nashville Used Music had just gone on vacation (to avoid me? I hope not, but it worked out well for both of us). I got a quote from another pro who wanted to create new brackets out of rosewood that would fill the old holes and look nice. It was a very fair quote given what he proposed, but a couple hundred bucks could've put me halfway to a decent replacement. Plus, I wanted to try it myself.
After viewing a few "how-to" videos (thanks, Youtube!), I launched into it by taking out the old preamp and tearing out the innards to leave just the plastic external brackets. I don't have a small enough screwdriver for the job, so I used the little hard-rubber screwdriver bit holder from my drill set (still in near-mint condition, btw) as a handle, with the one bit in it, to turn the screws manually. This gave me better control than the drill would have allowed. (I became less careful as I proceeded). I glued a paper template on it, then I cut (and sawed, and filed, using the less-than-ideal tools on hand) a hole for the new preamp. Messy but effective. The old piezo pickup (a thin little stick that hides under the saddle, changes vibrations to electrical pulses and sends them via a little wire inside the guitar to the preamp) had a plug that pretty much matched the new one. I thought I'd leave it in place, so as not to disturb the setup of the strings, etc.. I checked the new preamp by connecting it all up, putting in a battery, and playing it through an amp. Yep, it worked all right. I colored over what was left of the old silver markings on the bracket with a black Sharpie.
Next step was making the hole for the new end jack and battery unit in the old hard plastic bracket; fortunately the old system had both a 1/4" plug and an RCA plug (the latter of which never worked for me), so it was bigger than the usual deal. Not having a tool to cut hard plastic, I borrowed the idea from one of the videos to use a drill to perforate the cut line and a box knife to do the rest. First, though, I taped the bracket securely to a box in lieu of a clamp (since I don't have the latter) and also taped over the cut areas and drew the cut line on it. Then I drilled the screw holes to match those in the new piece. Once the large hole was made, I used the tiny file on my fingernail clippers (the only file on hand) to enlarge it further. This took a long time, especially, I kept having to exchange drill bits for screwdriver bits. But I'm a single guy, it was a Saturday at this point, so no problem there.
Once I put the new end jack unit in the old, newly-modified bracket, I still had to cut a notch in the existing hole in the end of the guitar to get it all in. I marked the area to be cut, and not having a jig saw, and because the area included part of a bracing element, I thought maybe I should take it to a pro. Or at least someone who has access to a jig and knows how to use it. But, after some thought, I figured I'd give the old box-cutter a go at it. It was only a small chip off the bracing, and even if it would leave a small structural "gap," that would be covered by the bracket. So more cutting and chipping and filing ensued. Inefficient, yes, but again...single, Saturday, etc.
I hooked up the system and plugged it in for another amp test. Here's where I made an interesting discovery: I still got the distorted sound on the bass string. So the problem was probably with the piezo pickup alone the whole time. Oh, well, it's been fun, anyway; the new system didn't cost much more than a new pickup, and now I have an on-board tuner.
So I replaced the old piezo pickup with the new one. This was a matter of loosening all the strings (with a piece of tape to hold them all together), unhooking them from the bridge, pulling out the saddle, pulling out the old piezo, and dropping the new one in (after carefully and with some trepidation filing the slot to accommodate the wider new pickup), then restringing and testing. Beautiful. Except now my action was too low and strings buzzed midway up the neck. The new piezo is flatter than the old one, so the saddle sits lower in the slot. I recalled that the old one had a filler piece, apparently for that purpose. So, we take the string ends out again, take out the saddle (it falls out, actually, which is not ideal), and pop the filler in over the pickup, then replace everything...and realize the filler was UNDER the pickup, not on top. Strings back out (fortunately not having been tightened up yet), saddle out, and that piezo is NOT coming out again in one piece. So, hey, let's hope it won't make a difference; it's all vibrations traveling through pieces of solid stuff anyway. So back on everything goes, with restored action that is low but not buzzy, and I'm happy again.
Somewhere in the amp testing phase, I noticed there was a light knocking noise whenever I moved the guitar. It turned out to be the wire that connects the piezo to the preamp. It's sensitive to any rubbing or striking against the inside of the guitar. So I rather clumsily taped a long section of it to the nearest bracing piece inside, and that stopped the noise. At least until the tape gives out, but that'll be a minor thing.
Next challenge: making the pre-drilled screw holes in the new piece fit the holes I'd drilled in the old bracket. They weren't far off, so a combination of reaming the holes bigger with the drill, and yet more filing of the cutout area, did the trick. Of course I went too far with one hole and now the screw slipped through. I half-filled it with a tiny bit of rolled-up tape and flat tape covering the hole, and went in fresh. This held the screw well enough, though it may need more attention (or super glue) later.
Awesome! We're done! I can clean up all the various tools (and things used as tools) in my living room. Exceeeeeeept...the new preamp juts out just a wee bit more than the old one (having been made to be put on the upper bout and having been put on the lower), and it's a tight squeeze in my fake-fur-lined case. So I retrieve the box cutter, cut a patch out and glue that next to the bare patch to push the wall of the guitar away from that side. Then I glue a patch of thin foam padding to fill the area to add some protection to the unit.
NOW I'm done.
It was just that simple! If you want to hear the results, check my schedule to see where I'll be performing next.
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Monday, October 27, 2014
Bennett, Stonehill, and Storm: Keeping the faith and staying in tune
Along with the pic here in some cases, below is what I sent to some local press.
Noted singer/songwriters Bob Bennett, Randy Stonehill & Buck Storm will do an all-acoustic concert on Saturday, November 8, at Metropolitan Tabernacle in Chattanooga. Some of their songs reach back to the days of the Jesus Movement, but all are as relevant as today's headlines. The music begins at 7pm. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken.
Bob Bennett, an early and influential figure in contemporary Christian music, is a master guitarist and storyteller. CCM Magazine acclaimed his 1982 album Matters of the Heart as "Album of the Year," ranking it among the top 20 contemporary Christian albums of all time. His poetic lyrical talents, fingerstyle guitar expertise, and often self-deprecating humor have won him loyal fans as well as opportunities to work with the likes of David Wilcox and Nashville hit writer Don Henry.
GRAMMY-nominated artist Randy Stonehill, known as much for his manic onstage patter as his popular folk/rock songs and blistering guitar work, was a true pioneer in the CCM world. His 1976 album "Welcome to Paradise" is noted as a landmark release in the genre, and his career has involved collaborations with other CCM talents including Phil Keaggy and Amy Grant. Stonehill is still as passionate as ever about sharing truth through music.
Buck Storm, the "young pup" of the three, is recognized as a songwriter's songwriter and has become a favorite both as a concert performer and worship leader in venues around the world. "I like to write songs about cities and small towns, the ghosts that hover around the edges, dreams and dreamers, families, broken and whole, sin, redemption and the struggle in between, love, squalor, motels, churches, kings, and the common man.... Whatever it is it's from the heart and as honest as I can make it."
Metro Tab is located at 2101 West Shepherd Road, near Exit 1A off Highway 153.
More info:
Call presenters J103-FM at (423) 892-1200.
You never can tell with these things; sometimes they are completely ignored and sometimes they're printed verbatim. We'll see how this one is received.
Want to help spread the word? Join and share this event on Facebook. Download this pdf, print it out, and post it around town. Call and e-mail your friends, and offer to bring them!
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
Don't expect quick results at the peace talks
This post from 2008 takes it farther than I would have been capable of, so hats off and a laurel wreath (with permission from the laurel, of course) to the wit only known as "Writer the Geeklette."
[The Geeklette's post is a tongue-in-cheek apology for making the comparison previously.]
John Kerry and Treebeard are, certainly, not alike. In fact, there are a few glaring differences between the two:
First, John Kerry is a tall, lanky human being. On the contrary, Treebeard is a tall, lanky member of the Ent clan of the Fangorn Forest, encased around the River Entwash.
John Kerry is a wounded Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart after bravely enduring gunfire while captaining a Swift Boat. Treebeard, on the other hand, awakened the Huorns who decimated an entire army of orcs during the Battle of Helms Deep.
John Kerry has an intelligent, well-traveled wife. Treebeard, unfortunately, lost his wife along with the other Ent Wives after they crossed the River Anduin in search of better fruit pastures during the First Age of Middle Earth.
John Kerry is known as a nuanced speaker who parses his thoughts carefully. Treebeard, on the other hand, spoke Entish, and anything spoken in Entish is only worth spoken when one takes the time to speak it.
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Voices from the past
Billy Crockett in 1986 for the radio show I produced at the time on WUTK-FM. This mostly-student-operated station blasted music across campus and beyond (but not far beyond) at a blistering 128 watts. Our show, which I had inherited from previous hosts Lonnie Raper (manager of the local Logos Bookstore) and John Travis (then a student, now a math professor), was called "Music from the Heart." It featured, not romance music as the title (also inherited) may have implied, but rather progressive Christian rock (and some not so progressive, but still good).
Billy Crockett had recently released the album Surprises In Disguises, and I was captivated by the John Mellencamp-ish track "41 Lawnmowers." The other songs were good, too.
We arranged for Russ to interview him before a concert in the area, and I used portions of his comments to intro the songs during a show featuring the new album. It turned out really cool. I don't think I have a tape of the final show, but here's the raw 7-minute interview taken from the original cassette:
Billy Crockett interview by Russ Hollingsworth (mp3 6MB)
NOTE: This is not the same Russ Hollingsworth who had a career as a singer, in case you were a) fairly knowledgeable of 1980's CCM artists and b) curious.
Billy Crockett had recently released the album Surprises In Disguises, and I was captivated by the John Mellencamp-ish track "41 Lawnmowers." The other songs were good, too.
We arranged for Russ to interview him before a concert in the area, and I used portions of his comments to intro the songs during a show featuring the new album. It turned out really cool. I don't think I have a tape of the final show, but here's the raw 7-minute interview taken from the original cassette:
Billy Crockett interview by Russ Hollingsworth (mp3 6MB)
NOTE: This is not the same Russ Hollingsworth who had a career as a singer, in case you were a) fairly knowledgeable of 1980's CCM artists and b) curious.
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Heidi Klum
Can you guess whose butt this is in R13 Skinny Jeans?
Can you guess whose butt this is in a pair of R13 Skinny Jeans in Black Marble Rip?
Heidi Klum in Double Denim – Thomas Wylde and J Brand
Heidi Klum was spotted arriving at LAX Airport to catch a flight out. The supermodel paired together a Thomas Wylde denim jacket with an older pair of the J Brand 811 in Siren. She then finished the look off with a clean pair of pumps.
We haven't seen Heidi wear a double denim look like this before. She mostly just sticks to either just jeans or just a denim jacket, but never together. I think it is great to see her take on the trend, especially with pieces that work so well together. I find the wash of both pieces to be exceptional and complement each other very well. What do you think of this look here on Heidi? You can click here to purchase J Brand from SHOPBOP.
Heidi Klum in MOTHER The Looker Skinny in Graffiti Girl
Heidi Klum was spotted arriving back into Los Angeles at LAX Airport. The supermodel wore a pair of The Looker Skinny in Graffiti Girl by MOTHER with some Saint Laurent boots and grey graphic tee.
There is no pair of jeans that look bad on Heidi, which could be the reason why she was given the title "The Body." She has been caught in numerous brands over the years that just look amazing, regardless of the cut. Whether it be boyfriend jeans or skinny like these by MOTHER, there is never a pair that didn't look custom fitted to her. You can click here to purchase these jeans from SHOPBOP for $196.
Heidi Klum in R13 Skinny Jeans in Black Marble with Rip
Heidi Klum was spotted catching a flight out at LAX Airport. The supermodel pulled out her R13 Skinny Jeans in Black Marble with Rip to pair with some Saint Laurent boots and a quilted bomber jacket. She then finished her look off with a Stella McCartney backpack.
I just love the worn in and gritty feel of these jeans…well, with all of R13's jeans. They took advantage of that void in the market and continue to come out with styles that keep amazing me every time I see them. You can click here to purchase R13 from SHOPBOP.

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Dont know,never had one bite me,but I do know that in a fight I would choose a rabid pit bull over a Chihuahua any day !
This is a discussion on The rabid 1911? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I knew I was going to had some dead time on the clock, but away from work, so I picked the latest issue of "American ...
I've never been bit by a 1911 nor seen it firsthand.
I've seen somebody get bit by a 1911.
Most folks I know get bit by a 1911.
I wouldn't shoot a 1911 without a beavertail.
I knew I was going to had some dead time on the clock, but away from work, so I picked the latest issue of "American Handgunner." Mike Venturino had an article in there on how some of our "favorite" guns weren't all that great. He gave examples on how his modern S&W revolvers will outshoot all of his Triple Locks and other S&W products from yesteryear.
Toward the end, he took a swipe at the 1911. He attacked it for the sights and the lack of a beavertail. I agree with him on the sights, and would have agreed if he had talked about the days when you couldn't buy a 1911 that worked out of the box. However, I thought his absolute statement that he didn't know anybody who didn't get hammer bite from a stock 1911 was a little over the top. He said 1911, but a little later in the article, it seemed as if he included the A1 as well.
What say you?
I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on Earth.--Steve McQueen
Dont know,never had one bite me,but I do know that in a fight I would choose a rabid pit bull over a Chihuahua any day !
If you are getting bit by a 1911 then you are obviously doing something wrong. I have never been bit by my 1911A1. And my hands engulf my full size 1911 and make it look like I am holding a compact 3" 1911.
Springfield 1911A1, Ruger GP100 .357 mag, Glock 17, Ruger Vaquero .44 mag
I've been bit a few times with a standard 1911, it happens when you have meaty hands. Most modern 1911's sold now have some sort of beavertail, it its almost a non issue.
"Just blame Sixto"
I reserve the right to make fun, point and laugh etc.
I have Colt 1911s of different eras, and the older ones have a long hammer and a narrow "tang" on the grip safety, as shown on the Gold Cup below:
If I shoot one of these very much, I tend to develop a red mark on the web of my hand between thumb and forefinger. The tang is being driven into the skin by the force of the hammer hitting it as the gun cycles. On my newer 1911s with a full beavertail this doesn't happen.
I recently had a gunsmith convert a Series 80 Gold Cup from "tang" to beavertail, using Wilson Combat parts - a new hammer and matching grip safety. This is shown below, and it is much more comfortable in shooting:
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the Peoples' Liberty's Teeth." - George Washington
My S.A. Micro-Cmpact G.I. model will draw blood on me regularly. It bites like a rabid chihuahua. it snaps, pinches, and you bleed, no 2 ways around it. The full-size 1911 G.I. doesn't bite nor make me bleed. and My Kimber with its beavertail is a dream to shoot.
It must be the shorter barrel with its exagerrated muzzle flip that makes the Micro bite as bad as it does. I actually have a scar from shooting the Micro so often. It would just get close to being healed from the last shooting day & a week or 2 later I would go shooting and start the healing process all over! So a full season of that took its toll and left a scar.
I learned the value of the beavertail !
This is mine. That is yours.
Lets keep it that way.
I used to have a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911, and every time I shot it, the grip safety would dig into the web of my hand during recoil. I ended up selling it, and am now looking at a Springfield Loaded or Smith & Wesson 1911. Then I shot a guy's Dan Wesson Bobtail Commander, and the beaver tail really made a difference. I won't shoot a 1911 without a beaver tail anymore.
USMC rule # 23 of gunfighting: Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
I am the God fearing, gun toting, flag waving conservative you were warned about!
I am one of those folks that gets hammer-bit by a standard 1911. I also get bit by a standard Hi-Power, as well.
It doesn't keep me from shooting them, however...but I do prefer Commander-style hammers or beavertail safeties on them.
There are no dangerous weapons; there are only dangerous men.--RAH
...man fights with his mind; the weapons are incidental.--Jeff Cooper
There is a reason they try and make small bullets act like big bullets--Glockmann10mm
Not yet anyway, even with this basic Springfield G.I.
Not me, but as my 8 year old daughter says, I have dinky little girl hands...... One of the reasons I like a single stack 1911 so much.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
Theodore Roosevelt
Put me in the bitten category. I don't have fleshy hands, but I use a high grip since I got started with a beavertail. The first time I shot one with a short tang I got a bloody little mark behind my thumb. Beavertails qualify as one of the few true improvements to the design IMO.
- Kurt
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. ~Pericles of Athens
Primary Carry - Colt Commander .45 in a Brommeland Max-Con V
I've never owned a beavertailed 1911, and have never been bit, nor has anyone I have let shoot my 1911's.
"If we loose Freedom here, there's no place to escape to. This is the Last Place on Earth!" Ronald Reagan
My 1991a1 Commander doesn't bite me, it has an extended tang so the hammer can't contact my hand, but that extended piece is rather sharp. After 75-100 rounds the web of my hand has been cut or gouged. A beavertail is high priority on my list of modifications.
so it could be said...
chicks dig scars, and 1911s DIG scars!
I have been bitten once, the pistol had the long spur hammer and short M1911 (not the M1911A1) grip safety.
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." ~ Jeff Cooper
"Terrorists: They hated you yesterday, they hate you today, and they will hate you tomorrow.
End the cycle of hatred, dont give them a tomorrow."


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|Reviews for The Thief and The Painter
| The mad wolf chapter 16 . 9/24/2014
The chapter was really good. Please update soon
| Guest chapter 16 . 8/11/2014
Please update it please
| TheAlpaca'sSubmarineSandwich chapter 16 . 12/28/2013
This is a brilliant story and you have a great imagination, but please, please can there be this massive twist at the end where we see through Tom's eyes and then it comes out that she's in love with Leo and then he realises he's madly in love with her. Please update soon though. :) Xxxxxx
| Amelia lily potter chapter 16 . 10/13/2013
AMAZING! Can't wait for another!
| sjamerlinfan chapter 16 . 10/12/2013
Such a Good two Chapters. I really enjoyed it please update soon:)
I miss Leonardo the show I wish they still did it :(
| Jay5312 chapter 15 . 10/5/2013
Dun, dun dun...(meant to sound dramatic...) Loved this chapter. It was beautifully detailed but not overly so and structured fantastically. I really liked that, despite not reading the story for a while, I was able to pick up the plot line again very easily. It was well worth the wait and I can't wait to see a new chapter.
| Amelia lily potter chapter 14 . 10/5/2013
Okay I kinda LOVE this story. Just started reading yesterday but I'm kind of put of by how long ago the last update was... I really desperately need another chapter!
| BooksAndMusicAreMyLife711 chapter 14 . 8/28/2013
Loved the chapter! Update! And could you please update Where to Next?
| sjamerlinfan chapter 1 . 1/16/2013
for some reason it is not letting me review Ch 14 'framed' so i have to use this chapter 1.
so glad you have updated i can't get enough of this story. i can wait for what happens next i hope Leo's father comes into it, but if not don't worry:)
i hope you had fun traveling:)
sorry it took a while my computer is playing up i thought the review went in:)
| Jay5312 chapter 14 . 1/6/2013
SQUEEEEEEE! You have no idea how happy I was to see a new chapter for this story. I've read the rest and I just forgot to review.
The grammar and spelling is great, not like some of the other stories on . I really appreciate it.
Your OC is very well developed as a character and thankfully isn't a Mary-Sue, like so many characters end up being.
The plot line is good and interacts well with the episodes. I can't wait to see the rest.
I'm just going to go and read it all over again, it's that good. Happy Writing!
| sjamerlinfan chapter 14 . 10/26/2012
really good chapters:)
the picnic was so sweet even thought it was short but it was effective
i hope you enjoy yourself with your new job and have fun doing it:)
| sjamerlinfan chapter 10 . 10/22/2012
'ti amo' so lovely and so sad
why can they be together? why Verrocchio why?
great chapter i can wait to see what happen in the next chapter:)
| sjamerlinfan chapter 8 . 10/21/2012
aww i really enjoy this story i like how you parts of the episodes mixed in as well and your own story comes out as well.
i hope you update soon i can wait to see what happens:)
| Aloujay chapter 9 . 10/21/2012
It's a real shame that you don't have more people reading this. I suppose that might be partly due to the fact that 'Leonardo' isn't all that popular :P
Anywho, nice chapters :) Christiana is an interesting OC, and the kiss was sweet, but it would be nice to see a bit more of the other three. I know that the story isn't about them, but I'm beginning to miss them a little.
Mmm, I haven't had breakfast yet...and that soup was making me hungry...So, I shall now eat something...possibly even soup :)
| sjamerlinfan chapter 6 . 10/19/2012
aww it is really good i can wait to see that will happen between crytal and leo.
please update soon:)


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The hotel is very nice looking and the staff is really nice and helpful
There is no special price for the Spa if you stay in the hotel, and it is a bit expensive for what it is. In addition, there is a sauna for female and another one for male, which is annoying if you go there with your husband
Unbeatable location, as you open window you enjoy view of city walls. Clean, very spatious room, free wifi. Hostal includes affordable, but very good resaturant, so we really didn't need to search for other resaturants.
Somewhat modest breakfast, no AC.
Excellent location, helpful staff, good breakfast
Location of the hotel was easy to find.
Carpets were badly stained
Very nice and valuable hotel.
Central location
No bar available and lateness of serving dinner
Staff very pleasant, comfortable and clean room with attentive service. Breakfast varied, evening meal limited to snack but pleasant enough. Staff pointed out where parking was free and safe despite the hotel having a garage which could be charged for.
Very good facilities. In 10 minutes walk you are in the old city of Avila
Staff only speaking Spanish. But they was very helpful
Hotel was located outside the walls of Avila but a few minutes drive to all the convents and churches. Located almost across the street from the 4 post monument. Staff friendly and helpful.
Restaurant was pricey for a mediocre meal.
Shower was wonderful, and probably the best feature. Older folks, as we are, we were glad that I didn't have to cllimb over the edge of a tub, risk my neck trying not to slip, and not wet the floor around the glass half door that other hotels have.
The Spanish type pillows that run the width of the bed. Would prefer the individual pillos that one finds in the USA
Location inside the city walls allowing excellent opportunities to explore on foot and sample the local services.
Difficult to raise a smile, but that's typical of hotel staff in main land Spain.
very good location, friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and comfortable rooms.
Perfect location right in the middle of the old city. Wonderful old Palace sympathetically converted to an excellent modern hotel. Great breakfast.
beautifull large room, lovely in old town (but not so lovely for parking)
on reception dont speak a word of english - take your spanish dictionaries with you
The staff was great and were willing to help me with whatever I needed. The hotel was very well located, and it was a good deal for the money.
They don't really speak English very well, but if you speak Spanish, they are very nice.
The staff was friendly, gave us information and event calendar, suggested places to eat and where to go. Location was great walking distance from the cathedral and the wall.
It's very noisy, a cried non stop, didn't get much sleep.
Great location in the heart of the old town of Avila. Basic room, but clean, tidy & comfortable. Excellent value for money.
The hotel was siutated very well for the motorways etc and would be an excllent base for a business person and their conferences etc, however, for a tourist it is not so good
No bar ??!!
Excellent facilities, very clean neat rooms. Easy to find and available parking, very friendly staff
A short drive away from the old town... requires a vehicle to get around.
The hotel is inside the city wall. Excellent location for making a city tour. The room was larger than a typical hotel room in Spain. We did not use the hotel restaurant. We like the hotem and would like to recommend it to everybody.
Location is next to Cathedral and not too far from Basilica or other attraction inside the wall area, so good that there is a safebox inside the room.
could not find anything
room and acomodation
Staff were friendly and helpful, despite limited English. Room was basic but functional. Restaurant seemed to be popular with locals.
Location was in industrial area. Building is industrial in appearance. Breakfast very basic. Not a vacation hotel.
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UConn contingent carries U.S. women past Canada
Whether you're a UConn fan, there's no denying that Huskies players regularly deliver the goods. Back "home" Friday, five former UConn stars started -- and set the tone -- for USA Basketball.
Top Headlines
- Taurasi, U.S. women overwhelm Canada in rout
- U.S. women reflect on Melo town hall meeting
- 3 black players file suit against Cottey College
- U.S. women tune up for Rio with win vs. France


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This version of WP Super Edit has been tested on WordPress 3.1 and I may have introduced some issues affecting older versions of WordPress. If so you may want to check the "Other Versions" and downgrade to an older version.
I'm also interested to see if this is a PHP4 issue.
So, I would appreciate if you can use a tool like Firebug to check for javascript errors. Also check the source in your edit post / page screen and check for any unusual includes or errors for other plugins. I am often seeing other plugins introduce errors. There are some older plugins that were introduced to work with WP Super Edit, but I don't think they have been upgraded.
Javascript issues can be found on the post / page edit screen either between the <head> tag or before the closing <body> tag. You will find the primary controlling javascript for the editor associated with the tinyMCEPreInit values present toward the end of the html before the closing body tag.
I was finally able to reproduce an issue causing the editor to malfunction on older websites using WP Super Edit.
I couple versions ago I moved the "Custom CSS Classes" and "Super Emoticons" from being just "TinyMCE" plugins to being separate "WordPress Plugins". This was done because those two (and other personal ones) have functionality that requires more access to the WordPress internals, so they have to be activated as separate WordPress plugins.
This fixed an issue dealing with callback functions that I shouldn't have been doing in the first place. Unfortunately it looks like it broke some sites that may have had these active for a long time.
The easiest solution is to reload WP Super Edit.
Unfortunately this will clear out all settings for the buttons and plugins that you may have had previously. You have my sincerest apologies.
If you are brave, before you do any of this do a backup of the wp_super_edit_users table in your database. That table stores the actual button configurations, so you may be able to replace that table AFTER the reinstall and get some of your user's configurations working as before. I haven't tested this, but it should work.
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China 'Favorable' on Lagarde Leading IMF, France's Baroin Says
China is "favorable" on the prospect of Christine Lagarde leading the International Monetary Fund, French government spokesman Francois Baroin said, indicating support for her may build beyond Europe.
In an interview with Europe1 radio, Baroin said he didn't know the U.S.'s position on who should succeed Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who resigned last week. Baroin is also France's budget minister, working alongside Lagarde, who is the nation's finance minister.
An endorsement by China would be "not based on personal interest but on what the world needs right now," said Rob Carnell, chief international economist at ING Financial Markets in London. "One of the biggest problems facing the global financial system right now is the peripheral European debt crisis and you need someone who knows the individuals and the issues at stake. Personally I think she is the right choice."
Lagarde, 55, emerged as the leading contender to replace Strauss-Kahn after Germany, Italy and Sweden expressed support for her candidacy. While developing nations have called for an end to Europe's 65-year hold on the job, they have so far failed to unite behind one nominee.
China hasn't publicly commented on any candidacy for the IMF job. Spokespeople for the foreign and finance ministries didn't respond to faxed requests for comment yesterday. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told reporters in Beijing May 19 that the IMF's management should be chosen on the basis of "impartiality" and "merit," and that developing nations should be represented.
Criminal Charges
Strauss-Kahn resigned as managing director of the IMF to defend himself against criminal charges including attempted rape. The institution said this week it aims to select his successor by June 30. France has supplied four of the 10 IMF chiefs so far, including three of the past five.
Mexico has nominated its central bank governor, Agustin Carstens, while Thailand and the Philippines backed Singapore's Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam for the job. Russia and South Africa are supporting policy makers from their own parts of the world.
Brazil, Russia, India and China, known as the BRIC countries, are holding consultations on finding a candidate, Arkady Dvorkovich, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's economic aide, said today. Leaders from the Group of Eight nations won't discuss the matter at their meeting this week though informal consultations may be held, he told reporters.
John Lipsky, the IMF's acting managing director, said yesterday that Lagarde would make an "excellent" head.
Rescue Operations
The IMF is co-funding bailout plans for Greece, Ireland and Portugal with the European Union. A fluent English speaker, Lagarde's negotiating abilities helped clinch agreement on the euro area's sovereign bailout fund announced in the early hours of May 10 last year, according to a person who was there.
Nevertheless, her chances of securing the role may hinge on how she resolved a two-decade-old dispute involving a supporter of President Nicolas Sarkozy. At the time, Lagarde was a partner with the Chicago-based law firm Baker & McKenzie LLP, 12 years before she joined the government.
France's Cour de Justice de la Republique, which oversees ministers' actions in office, has until June 10 to decide whether to investigate if Lagarde abused her powers in agreeing in 2007 to send the case to arbitration. It resulted in a 385 million-euro ($550 million) award to Bernard Tapie, a former Socialist minister who endorsed Sarkozy's presidential effort.


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Now, most of us love a dating show. What could be more fun than the cringe fest of two people trying to be on their best behaviour while trying to impress someone else, with a sizeable TV audience watching their every move?
It took me years to open my eyes to this issue. My daughter has interacted with dolphins in Africa, and I participated in photo ops with dolphins as a child in Florida. At no point did we do this thinking it caused pain and suffering to the very animals we wanted to meet and show affection towards. But now we know different. Now, we are different. And we have a responsibility as parents and as compassionate citizens to educate our children and others about the truth.
My hope is that the future of theatre is emancipated from these limitations, that gender stops being used to define who we are or what we are capable of. In our lives we empathise and connect on a human level, beyond race class age and gender - shouldn't the arts reflect that too?
Diving head first into the adult industry meant I had to grow up fast. It's helped me develop into a confident, well-rounded person. It's given me an understanding of life I would never have achieved by going down a different career path.
Game of Thrones, in case you didn't know it, is one of the biggest shows in the world and has helped turn actors like Emilia Clarke and Natalie Dormer into global stars. However, it may face stiff competition from Dawn. I spoke to model-turned-actress Fola Evans-Akingbola about both shows.
In truth, they are everywhere, organising in all the corners of this world, with no other urge but to clip their cloth and colour their skin so they might mimic the superheroes they worship, as if they were real and living personages
he National Gallery has scored a real winner with its summer show, Painters' Paintings, which explores great paintings from an unusual perspective - that of the artists who owned them. The collection on display is mightily impressive.
A Boy Made of Blocks is a wonderful read and I imagine that this will be one of many outstanding novels by Keith Stuart. it opens a very clever insight into the transition of Boyhood to Manhood and offers a clear explanation to the reader the importance of both.
Now inevitably as it is a reality TV show individuals are chosen as characters and the more outspoken and quirky the better. But many of these housemates genuinely want a career in media and are using this as a stepping-stone to launch or re-launch a career.
It doesn't matter how many "near-naked snaps" he's posted on his Instagram over the past few weeks and months, it doesn't matter how complimentary your tone is (it's not body-shaming if we're saying he looks good, right?) and no, it definitely does not matter how big the c**k in question is, people.
They're a remembrance of a time long since forgotten. They're a brief moment in history captured in perpetuity for future generations. They're a glorious celebration of humanity's inherent kindness. They're a painful reminder of the incomprehensible and intolerable cruelty of mankind. They're a recollection of society's greatest triumphs and its failures.
With The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Heart back in the billboard album top 10, I started to wonder if there is a secret to rock n roll longevity. So I took my hair and my sunscreen along to this year's Ramblin' Man Fair to find out.
The whole thing is still pretty much one big boys' club - Kirk, Spock, Scotty and Bones swooping in and saving the day, while their female counterparts are basically demoted to sidekicks. In a fictional world supposedly based on equality and progressive social attitudes, that feels anachronistic.
We may not be seeing this crisis on the news, but having seen for myself the devastating impact the drought is having on children here in Lesotho, I've been left in no doubt just how desperate the situation has become. The scariest thing is if we don't act now it could become so much worse. We simply cannot turn our backs on these children in their time of need.
So perhaps a drama school that endeavours to train its students how to be an actor, should enlighten graduates as to just what is possible. Promotional work, corporate work, work that uses the skills they have learnt as actors to engage with the public. Somebody has to wear that Sponge Bob Square pants suit in the shopping mall on a Saturday afternoon. How much better for all concerned if it's somebody who can really make it look fun.
I wish I could find the right words to express how it felt completing my first two live shows, as I stepped back on stage for gigs at The Vortex and PizzaExpress Jazz Club over the last month. After the dark year of recovery from cancer, I had returned to health to fulfil my lifelong dream... and at the age of 72.
This week I find myself on the secluded island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples. Here my orchestra is performing at La Mortella, a spectacular haven created by the composer William Walton and his wife Susana whose opulent gardens hang off a cliff in ways the Babylonians could only have dreamed.
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Thought the other thread was dragging on a bit, so here is a nice clean fresh one (like still warm laundry, ahhhh).
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Kitten Eats Wild Rabbit: Mother cat hunts up a wild rabbit and one kitten decides to have itself a feast. Shown in super-fast speed, which actually makes it somewhat funny. But I am unsure if I will ever sleep well around kittens again! *shudder*
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There aren't many instruments out there whose pedigree can match the trombone. With centuries of history behind it, this brass instrument is a key player in virtually any classical piece and that's made it a staple for orchestras and marching bands right up to the present day. Of course, with all those years in the mix, it's no surprise that the trombone has gradually branched out into several different varieties. One of the most intriguing is the bass trombone. While no trombone is a particularly high-voiced instrument, the bass trombone is especially low in the register, and that gives it a unique quality that makes it an important element in rounding out the sound of the whole band or orchestra. Like most brass instruments, bass trombones are available in tiers aimed at players of differing experience levels. For instance, if you're a newcomer, consider starting out with the Amati ASL 363 Series Bass Trombone. It's much more affordable compared to the other instruments in this section, and it's designed to be the perfect transition from tenor to bass trombone. Plus, its accessible design and solid build quality make it a wise choice for musicians from beginner level right up through intermediate. Speaking of intermediate, there are a few other options to consider if that's where you already are. There's the Amati ASL 382 Series Bass Trombone, for example, as well as the Conn 110H Series Bass Trombone and the Holton TR183 Series Bass Trombone. On the other hand, maybe you're an experienced professional looking for something truly world-class? In that case, check out the Bach 50B3 Stradivarius Series Bass Trombone and Conn 62HG Greenhoe Series Bass Trombone, to name just two. Want to extend your range even lower in the register? Then try the Miraphone MI57F Contrabass Trombone or the Kanstul Model 1690 F/C/Db/A Contra Bass Trombone on for size. No matter which of these bass trombones turns out to be the right one for you, there's no way to go wrong as long as you're getting a model that meets your needs and comes in at the right price point for your budget. So don't let all the options intimidate you - the best bass (or contrabass) trombone for your personal playing situation is out there; all it will take is a little bit of browsing through this section to find it.
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Thank you visiting! beautiful pictures, greetings of the 岭南浪人
Very interesting and nice photo.Sonja
Fantastic view!
Greetings Fiala
Very interesting potato plantations! I never see it before!
Tell me is this Your real name? For me its sounds bit like Japanese or so. Please dont get me wrong i dont want to offend You! Best regards from Poland, Andrew.
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text: Click the picture for more info on Stratagem. PLAYTESTING INTRODUCTION This thread marks the beginning of the fifth period of playtesting for the first six CAPs (Syclant, Revenankh, Pyroak, Fidgit, Stratagem, Arghonaut). The Stratagem Playtesting ladder will replace the Fidgit Playtest ladder for the next 10 days, allowing us to test Stratagem in isolation against the Platinum OU environment. Ladder ratings will NOT be reset. Here are the current standings (from the very start of the Stratagem test): Playtest Leaderboard ------------------------------------------- 1. SNUBBULLSHIT (1,788.60) 2. SNUBBULL (1,650.20) SO CUTE 3. MOBIUS. (1,628.18) 4. FUZZNIP (1620.21) 5. HAX IS BAD (1,550.19) 6. BEEJ (1,538.77) 7. BOBTHEBALL4 (1,533.34) 8. ELEVATOR MUSIC (1,530.15) 9. ESTRANGED (1,518.82) 10. REYSCARFACE (1,513.58) 11. REYSCARFACE. (1,503.51) 12. LOCOPOKE (1,491.44) 13. DRAGONITES (1,483.84) 14. PLUS (1,482.19) 15. CLOUDY DAY BLUES (1,474.52) Don't be intimidated by these numbers, though. If you know OU, and you are willing to experiment with Stratagem -- then you should do just fine. This thread will serve as home base for sharing playtesting information about Stratagem. Post comments, advice, movesets, strategies, etc. If you post long battle logs and or teams, please enclose them in CODE tags as not to scroll the page. We encourage people to post their teams here, for those that don't want to make full RMTs. Just a couple of sentences per Pokemon will do fine, explaining what it does for the team and why you chose it. Nothing fancy is required. At the end of the playtesting period (August 29th), the most proficient battlers on the Playtesting ladder will be awarded with Custom Titles to represent their achievements. Remember to stay active throughout the majority of the playtesting period, not just at the end. The method of selecting those who qualify for the CT has not been decided yet; however, EXP with the CAPs could be a major factor. At the end of each CAP's playtesting period, a thread will be posted where an analysis will be drafted based off experiences with the CAP. CAP9 will be started as soon as possible, please don't ask about it. PLAYTESTING SCHEDULE Syclant: Friday, June 26th - Sunday, July 5th Ladder Change: Monday, July 6th Revenankh: Tuesday, July 7th - Thursday, July 16th Ladder Change: Friday, July 17th Pyroak: Saturday, July 18th - Monday, July 27th Ladder Change: Tuesday, July 28th Fidgit: Wednesday, July 29th - Friday, August 7th Ladder Change: Saturday, August 8th Stratagem: Sunday, August 9th - Tuesday, August 18th <- You are here. Ladder Change: Wednesday, August 19th Arghonaut: Thursday, August 20th - Saturday, August 29th The ladder is now open. Enjoy!


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Is 'The Fighter' a late season Oscar contender or pretender?
Unlike the past few awards seasons, a majority of this year's serious contenders such as "The Social Network," "Black Swan," "127 Hours" and "The King's Speech" will have been screened for critics and media pundits by Oct. 1. And, of course, that doesn't even take into account films already released such as "Inception," "Toy Story 3" and "The Kids Are All Right." There are, however, a few last minute holdouts that are hoping to crash the party in Dec. One of those is Paramount Picture's true-life boxing story, "The Fighter."
Perhaps one of David O. Russell's last shots of maintaining a Hollywood directing career, "Fighter" tells the true story of boxer "Irish" Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and how his half-brother, Dickie Eklund (Christian Bale), trailed him early in his career while battling a crack cocaine addiction. The film also features key supporting roles from Amy Adams and Melissa Leo. You can get a taste for what is being sold as a commercial endeavor from the film's first trailer embedded in this post. Make no mistake, though, this picture is also being positioned for a long box office run with awards kudos in mind.
It goes without saying that Paramount was extremely disappointed last year's best picture nominee, "Up in Air," didn't take home even one Academy Award statue after landing six nominations. The Jason Reitman film had been lauded since it debuted at Telluride and Toronto the previous September and as the months went by, it slowly faded to the background from expected frontrunner status (that's why it's akin to a political campaign, things change). And no matter how hard the studio worked, they couldn't finds a way into what became an inevitable "Avatar" vs. "Hurt Locker" showdown. Of course, "Air" probably wouldn't have come close to its $83 million gross without the constant publicity attention of awards season, but that hardly soothes fragile industry egos. This year, it appears Paramount wants to try it's hand later in the game for both "The Fighter" and the Coen Bros. remake of "True Grit" as both films debut only weeks before the end of the year. Whether that strategy works for "The Fighter" critically and commercially remains to be seen. "Grit" probably won't matter either way, but the "Fighter" is a wildcard.
The filmmaker's biggest concern needs to be that true-life boxing stories haven't necessarily fared well with Oscar since "Raging Bull" (which still lost the best picture award to "Ordinary People"). "Hurricane" and "Ali" are two examples where history didn't help a contender. Sure, "Million Dollar Baby" won a slew of statues, but it didn't have the confines of history on its side. What's expected to seriously assist "Fighter" and make it a true contender is Bale's transformative performance and excellent turns by previous nominees Adams and Leo (or at least what is being whispered about town). What hasn't been heard is significant buzz for Wahlberg. That doesn't mean "The Departed" star isn't good in "The Fighter," but he may be unfortunately overshadowed by his counterparts. That means he'll most likely need the movie to be a major triumph to land his second nomination.
And as for Russell, after the on set drama of 2004's"I Heart Huckabees" and the insane producer's battle over the still unfinished and unreleased "Nailed," Russell may have more counting on "The Fighter" than anyone else. And in his world, good reviews and strong box office will mean more than any award season love.
Look for more on "The Fighter" and "True Grit" over the months to come on Awards Campaign.
"The Fighter" opens in limited release on Dec. 10 and then, just in time for Golden Globe and SAG Awards nominations, it expands nationwide on Dec. 17.


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El Cortez
The El Cortez prides itself on being "a family-run casino, unburdened by the trappings and constraints of corporate ownership." It's also one of the few casinos in Las Vegas to still offer coin-in slots. Open continuously since 1941, walking through the door is like stepping back in time. (The sports book is very contemporary, however.) Six different types of rooms are offered, from "Vintage" to "Designer Suites." The El Cortez also owns the separate-but-adjacent South Beach-style "Cabana Suites," with such modern niceties as iPod docking stations and a fitness center. There is only one restaurant, Bugsy's 41, open 24 hours.
600 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas
Area: Downtown
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|Resort fee - Ubankit (04/28/2016) - 4 out of 5 stars
|You can sign up for their players club and they will send you email offers every quarter (Jan--Mar, etc), the offer I consistently get will waive the amenity fee, offers a $15 food credit, and a discount on the room rate (think it's 5%), you do need to print the email and give it to them at check in. I do agree that Siegels doesn't seem as cheap as Cafe Cortez but the El is a great value for our two trips a year.
|Resort Fee - Mac Burns (09/24/2015) - 4.5 out of 5 stars
|Customers Beware! The El Cortez has joined the Las Vegas "Rip-Off The Customer" list by charging a daily $8.95 so-called Resort Fee. Also, they have closed the reasonably price El Cortez caf� forcing their customers to eat in the much more "pricey" Siegel's 41 Restaurant. I would think that the late Mr. Jackie Gaughan, who always offered his customer's a "good deal and a good gamble" would be very much displeased to see what has happened at his El Cortez.


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Iman promotes diversity
Supermodel Iman didn't plan on becoming a prominent voice for black models and entrepreneurs, but since it happened that way, she'll use the pulpit she's been given.
Last month, Iman, veteran modeling agent Bethann Hardison and fellow supermodel Naomi Campbell launched the Balance Diversity campaign, which included open letters to organizers of fashion weeks in New York, London, Paris and Milan that called out designers whose catwalks were almost entirely white.
Iman also recently received the BRAG Legacy Award for promoting "diversity from a retail point of view."
Iman said she's seen progress on the catwalk during the most recent round of fashion shows, adding that some players in the industry had said they didn't realize what was happening.
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Big 6-Month CDs at 0.33%
NEW YORK—Yields on certificates of deposit were mostly lower in the latest week.
The average yield on six-month "jumbo" CDs, which typically require deposits of $95,000 or more, remained unchanged at 0.33% from the week earlier, according to Bankrate.com. The yield on five-year jumbos fell to 1.54% from 1.56% the week earlier.
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On 10/27/2009 07:26 AM, Michal Novotny wrote:
Well, I have downloaded and installed newest libvirt from git now, downloaded the testdriver.xml file from location you gave me and I also appended:On 10/27/2009 07:24 AM, Michal Novotny wrote:On 10/26/2009 05:33 PM, Cole Robinson wrote:Oh, although I've been using updated testdriver from yesterday (I've downloaded it yesterday) I was using libvirt 0.7.0 so there were no corresponding results for that. I'm pulling down the latest libvirt to install it. Thanks for informationOn 10/26/2009 12:29 PM, Michal Novotny wrote:On 10/26/2009 05:20 PM, Cole Robinson wrote:Well, I didn't find it in devs (get_devices()) so that I can't check howOn 10/26/2009 10:59 AM, Michal Novotny wrote:I think we should support USB devices by bus/addr and PCI devices beforeHi, this is new version of host device information bits, tested with PCI devices as well. Thanks, Michalpushing.to compare it using bus/addr. I've been using testdriver.xml you wrote about but get_devices() returns empty list and I can't make PCI passthrough working right on my machine.Make sure you pull down the updated testdriver, and are using libvirt 0.7.2. You should see results from get_devices.
devs = self.vm.get_connection().get_devices( typ, None ) logging.debug("DEVS: %s" % devs)to virtManager/details.py file but it's not working, it keeps showing empty devices for this test driver:
[Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:41:28 virt-manager 31507] DEBUG (details:1190) DEVS: []How can I make it working for testdriver ? I don't know how to make PCI passthrough working to be able to check bus/addr ...
Sorry, I made a mistake. I didn't mean Source Device but Device Type (like on screenshot I posted yesterday).So you suggest that just showing one column, pretty name is enough? Not showing the Source Device that is identical to one in the list on the left ? It may confuse users if "Source Device" is shown in the left list and just pretty name is shown in the right details tab, don't you think?The libvirt test driver now supports host device routines as of 0.7.2,so if you pull that version and install, you should be able to use my updated test driver to emulate PCI and USB device passthrough: http://fedorapeople.org/~crobinso/virt-manager/testdriver.xmlAnother thing, after looking at the UI changes, we are exposing a lot of redundant info. If the device info lookup succeeds, we should just set 'Source Device' to use dev.pretty_name(), which gives all the info theymight want. This saves us having to add a bunch of UI fields that may not be populated anyways.What data would you like to limit it to? Source Device should bedev.pretty_name() and what about other information? I have tested it on WinXP virtual machine with Bluetooth device passed to the VM and all thefields were populated. I am attaching a screenshot of my WinXP VM with Bluetooth device assigned...I would like to limit it to pretty_name only for now, since pretty namecontains both the product and device name, so listing them separately isredundant. - Cole\Michal_______________________________________________ virt-tools-list mailing list virt-tools-list redhat com https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/virt-tools-list_______________________________________________ virt-tools-list mailing list virt-tools-list redhat com https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/virt-tools-list


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Without a doubt...
Mege Man 10's music is da BOMB!!! Keep up the awesome work!!!
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Okay... so I can get no better Wily remixes from anyone but you. And this is no exception. From 1:00 on it's just awesome. Full of energy and build up and riddled with your signature sound fonts and runs. Adding to collection... now!
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I have yet to try the new Megaman 10 so i do not know the original theme but this does sound very Megaman like and i loved the upbeat pace it had plus the quality was real good,great work my good man. =)
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Very well executed remix
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Good eq nice balance in the sounds!
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Please return the favor on my new song:
Skin Candles Satin & Icecubes It's EXPLICIT IN SOUNDS
Will do when I get a chance. Thanks for the input!
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I changed out the cheddar cheese and replaced it with 4tbspn of ricotta whole milk cheese, blended gently with a fork and right before serving placed under broiler ( making sure pan handle is not.in oven) until litely browned. Major differnce on taste - that is the Italian method.
A perfect centerpiece for a lazy Sunday brunch. I was tempted to add sun-dried tomatoes but held off, and glad I did. As presented, the asparagus really shine through and are well complemented by the cheese, in my case a mix of soy gouda and soy mozzarella. I made a slightly lighter version by replacing 2 of the eggs with 4 egg whites and all the butter with a single tablespoon of fancy extra extra virgin olive oil. (Thank heavens for a good non-stick skillet.) Served with a mixed green and strawberry salad and a roasted tomato sauce on the side. Thanks!
Wonderful main dish method of preparing asparagus! I add freshly grated parmigiana reggiano and torn basil leaves to mine. Spectacular frittata!
Nice lunch recipe!! I was cleaning out the fridge and used jalapeno jack cheese-- this was a mistake as the taste kind of overwhelmed the asparagus! Next time I will try less cheese and something more appropriate. By the way, I don't have an ovenproof skillet; so I warmed a metal 8x8 pan in the oven, melted the butter in it and poured in the eggs. 20 minutes at 400 degrees and it was perfect.
Just had this for a light supper and it was delicious! Love the little snap of the asparagus in this. Great easy recipe! Thanks cookiedog!
Lovely!! I doubled the cheese and added a teaspoon of chopped garlic and a few twists of fresh pepper...definitely a keeper!
Very quick and easy way to do a frittata. The asparagus cooks very quicky, on about 3-4 minutes and mine were tender. I finished in the oven which took about 8 minutes to doneness. Thanks! Go JEFES! Made for ZWT4
a fabulous asparagus, i used europes best frozen bd the store ones were woody.
I had forgotten how quick and easy frittatas are until I prepared this. There is very little effort for a whole lot of flavor. I did not boil the asparagus, but steamed them in the microwave instead, which really sped things up. I agree with Lavender Lynn that this invites varied ingredients, and will definitely be playing with this for a long time. Thanks for a great, easy recipe. Made for ZWT4.


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St. Louis Earth Day Festival
An Earth Day celebration that is uniquely St. Louis!
Listen to a recently recorded podcast of Jean Ponzi's "Earthworms" where she interviews Executive Director, Jen Myerscough, and Program Director, Bob Henkel, about the three big events we have in April!
Join in this community tradition to learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses and organizations, meet area non-profits that share Earth Day values, catch local musical acts and performance art, participate in a number of hands-on educational activities, and enjoy diverse cuisine featuring local, organic, vegetarian, and vegan options. The 2016 Festival will include special features, like yoga classes all day for both adults and children, a rock climbing wall, a pet adoption area, and new STEM activities presented by SCOPE . Event entry is free; the Earth Day Festival is a welcoming place where all are invited for celebration and learning.
Sunday, April 24, 2016
10 am – 6 pm
Muny Grounds, Forest Park
Free & open to the public | Family & dog friendly | Rain or shine!
Start the celebration early – join us on Saturday afternoon at Earth Day Eve, a fundraiser to support the St. Louis Earth Day organization. This family-friendly event will be held on the Festival grounds, 4 pm to 7 pm, on Theatre Drive in the Earth Day Café. All are welcome to enjoy a selection of Festival food and kick back to the music of Jake's Leg, who performed 27 years ago at the very first St. Louis Earth Day celebration. 2015 activities included face painting and t-shirt tie-dying, along with a silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be featured activities available at the event, for a nominal donation. We will have more great activities in 2016! Tickets now available; all proceeds benefit the year-round programming of St. Louis Earth Day.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
4 pm – 7 pm
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tickets on sale NOW!
The Recycling Extravaganza, a collection event for hard-to-recycle items in its sixth year, is growing up! The Recycling Extravaganza will kick off Earth Month for St. Louis Earth Day on its own day! This year, it will be April 3rd and still be located in the parking lot of the St. Louis Community College – Forest Park campus, off Oakland Avenue, from 10 am to 2 pm. A full list of acceptable items, including everything from CFL light bulbs and bicycles to used shoes and small appliances, is updated regularly online so you can start collecting and start planning your spring cleaning accordingly.
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This may be a dumb question, however when you don't know the answer, what can you do but ask? If I purchase additional 20GB storage space, am I getting an additional 15GB space (on top of my 5GB free storage) OR do I retain my 5GB Free storage and have a total of 25GB?
Indeed, the storage is summed up, you will get 25 GB.
If I understand it correctly, you will get 20 GB additionial storage, so you will have 25 GB storage.


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How can I search for regular expressions like 'foo|bar' on webpages using Google Chrome or IE? I'm aware of the "Regular Expression Searcher" extension, but it does not work for me. (Nothing happens when I hit slash.) The reviews on the web store indicate that this is a common problem for many users.
Using Javascript to match regular expressions
Maybe you want try this at chrome's console:
Just open console, copy and paste above to console and hit enter. You can test it here at this page.
Here we print to console match indexes and matched text. Here we try to match text that contains
Also try this, it will paint background of all matches on page red, rexexp is not perfect but at least it should not mess with HTML tags:
Bookmarking this:
Another way to use this is through
For example, using
Regular Expression Search from Google Chrome.
The other extensions that were mentioned didn't work for me, so I wrote my own open source chrome extension that you can try out here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/regex-search/bcdabfmndggphffkchfdcekcokmbnkjl?hl=en&gl=US
Source code is available on github: https://github.com/gsingh93/regex-search
not really a search, but I found this regexp highlighter (that I found somewhere) quite useful, and works for all browsers.
In Chrome Developer Tools mode, type ctrl + shift + F (on Windows, not sure about other OS).
There's a reg-ex option for searching. This will search all files, so it will include JavaScript source. I'm not sure (how) you can limit it to only HTML.
Go to javascript:void((function(){b=document.body;b.innerHTML=b.innerHTML.replace(new RegExp("(>{1}[^\n\<]*?)([^\n\<]{0,30}"+prompt("Please enter the regular expression to search for.")+"[^\n\<]{0,10})", "g"),'$1'+prompt('Please enter the text to place before the occurrences.')+'$2'+prompt('Please enter the text to place after the occurrences.'))})())`.


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Is there any possible way to search and list the bountied questions separately in SE?
What is meta?
- Any Stack Exchange user can ask a question
- The community provides support, votes on ideas, and reports bugs
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To list the current bounty questions, click on the featured tab.
There doesn't appear to be a way to limit the search though. There's no
Using combinations of advanced search operators, you can reach around 90%-95% accuracy:
Example for a full search term:
The tricky part is manually writing the date range to be only last week, if anyone can come up with a userscript for this it would be great.
I would have put this as a comment on the answer from @Squatch but I have no rep on meta.stackexchange so I can't. So here goes; maybe it's better as its own answer anyway.
I think Squatch's answer is in the right direction, but is not specified sufficiently precisely; people may have downvoted it because of that. What you need to do is:
If you enter a search term when you are not already on the "Featured" tab, you will not see only questions with bounties; you will then be doing your search in whatever other context you were in.
While I'm on that subject: The user interface for searching on SO is a bit odd, to me; since the search is apparently done within the current context (orange button and tab) being viewed, the search field should be positioned lower than those other user interface elements, not above them at the top right. A search field at the top right, like SO's, is naturally assumed to do a context-free website-wide search. It is also odd to me that "Unanswered" is in two places (as an orange button, and as a tab under "Questions"), and provides different things in those two places; that confuses me. Those complaints are somewhat incidental to this question, but I think they have helped to create a general aura of confusion about how to search on SO; I know I found it to be a barrier initially.


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Drink-drivers and drugged drivers be warned - police are out
in force this Christmas-New Year holiday period.
Southern district police launched a drink-driving campaign
this week and have a simple message for drink- or
drug-drivers: ''The answer is simple. Don't take the risk of
getting caught driving under the influence of alcohol or
drugs,'' Senior Sergeant Steve Larking said.
Throughout the holiday period drivers could expect to see
marked and plain police vehicles stopping motorists.
''We will be mass testing as many drivers as possible at peak
times at road checkpoints and also carrying out random
stops,'' Snr Sgt Larking said.
With many people attending work and family functions, it was
important food was available and travel arrangements were
made to ensure everyone got home safely, he said.
For drivers under 20 years, there was a zero alcohol limit.
Older adults caught drink-driving faced a range of penalties,
including three months' imprisonment, six months'
disqualification from driving and a fine of up to $4500.
Alcohol and drug-affected drivers continued to feature in
crashes across Southland and Otago and they represented a
real risk to the safety of all road users, Snr Sgt Larking
Breath testing
• In Southern police district:Between December 2011 and
January 2012, 45,909 drivers were stopped and
• Of those, 291 were charged with drink- or drug-driving
• Of those drivers, 70 were under 20 years of age; 16 were
recorded in Dunedin/Clutha, 22 in rural Otago and 32 in
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