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NYCC: Vertigo's New Era of VisionariesA comics news article
While NYCC was indeed last weekend, it's never too late to catch up with all the info. And it's absolutely never too late to catch up with the premier writers from Vertigo.
Hosting arguably the most successful non-capes-and-tights library in comics, DC's Vertigo line has put out timeless comics from legends Alan Moore (Watchmen) and Neil Gaiman (Sandman), right up to the works of future greats Jason Aaron (Scalped) and Scott Snyder (American Vampire).
Akin to recent Vertigo staples Swamp Thing and John Constantine delving into the world of superheroes, the imprint will now also join the DC Universe with same day digital distribution.
It's great news for the more "mature" audience who enjoy their horror, sci-fi, and thriller novels…with pictures. Vertigo, along with other such major independents like Image and Icon, has not only provided countless unintentional storyboards for Hollywood adaptations, but has downright made it cool to read comics again. Or should we say graphic novels — whichever you prefer.
Along with Watchmen (and its disgustingly-underrated film adaptation), Jason Aaron's Scalped helped once again lean this journalist towards reading panels on the page. The organized and unorganized Indian reservation mayhem of Scalped will now conclude with issue #60, in an arc aptly titled "Trail's End." After Vertigo's Executive Editor Karen Berger spoke of the Native American crime drama in spades, Aaron thanked the NYCC audience for pushing Scalped onto others — which is typically the first book I recommend to those attempting to get into non-super comics.
Now, while most of our readers at Comics Bulletin will most likely know the very best Vertigo has to offer, the beauty of Comic Con is discovering the unforeseen. In San Diego, it was video games (I had not picked up a controller in nearly 2-years; thanks Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom!). In New York, it was Vertigo's impending series and graphic novels.
A.D.D. is what happens when kids break through society's shell using their attention deficiency disorder as an "adaptive strategy" to break totalitarian programming. That's right: videogame testers are raised to defy the negatively shielded side of entertainment. Sounds great to me, especially with Goran Sudzuka (Y: The Last Man) on art duties. Oh, and the book is only written by best-selling author and media theorist, Douglas Rushkoff ("Testament"). A.D.D. is slated for a January release.
Maybe my favorite moment of Comic Con — okay, so besides completing the Mass Effect 3 beta — was the announcement of Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child, mastered by former Source magazine editor-in-chief Selwyn Seyfu Hinds. Either this book will totally rock or Hinds is just a great public speaker. Hopefully, both.
Voodoo Child is a series about a city and a woman, a New Orleans of both Katrina and Mardi Gras, of Louis Armstrong and Lil' Wayne. For the first time, Vertigo will explore this haunted city's supernatural side, dealing with vampires, werewolves, and demigods. Yet, in the same series, the story will also present that spiritual context with the equilibrium of mortality. Yes, this means someone will get capped from a 9-milimeter in the Magnolia Projects, all the while these deaths and ghosts populate that "other" side of the city. I got goosebumps just listening to Hinds speak, so I'm hoping "this fusion of the ethereal and real" lives up to all this hype I'm giving it.
Now, about a couple of books you already know about. DC will continue to push Bill Willingham's ever-popular Fables towards adaptation territory despite a seemingly number of "rip-offs" flooding the fall TV season. Artist Phil Jimenez will join the writer for the first arc of "The Fairest," a new offshoot series focusing on the ladies of Fables, Sleeping Beauty and Ali Baba.
The ever-wild Brian Azzarelo said the few that have actually read his new ongoing title Spaceman and claimed it to be better than his acclaimed 100 Bullets was "bullshit." He continued to quip, "It's new. It's different. I'll give you that. It's been a real gas to work on. Eduardo [Risso] has been killing it." As for it's amazing 99-cent digital price tag, the writer yarns, "Do Vertigo a favor and make it outsell Justice League."
An intriguing project labeled "West Wing meetsX-Files" set for a February release is Saucer Country. This wacky story of a New Mexico governor abducted by aliens the eve of an announced presidency could only come from current Stormwatch and Demon Knights writer Paul Cornell and former Lucifer artist Ryan Kelly. Stay tuned.
Finally, no Vertigo panel can go on without talk about Sweet Tooth and American Vampire. Arguably two of Vertigo's biggest hits, it was easy to see why writers Jeff Lemire and Scott Snyder had no problem with graduating to the New 52. While Matt Kemp will pen a 3-story arc for Lemire while the writer catches up on twin-killing at DC, the Sweet Tooth creator will shoot for at least eleven to sixteen in a row as he feels the need to "start closing up loose ends."
Snyder will introduce his own Van Helsing in a "rockabilly mental patient vampire-killing escapee" named, uh, Travis (thanks, Scotty). The 1950s-style four-issue arc will be framed by a car race (think: Death Proof) against those vampires responsible for all his troubles.
More Vertigo announcements from New York:
-Gone to Amerikay is an illustrative story spotlighting three generations of Irish Americans, written by Derek McCulloch and drawn by Colleen Doran.
-Fables #112 will be the first issue of the series available for same-date digital download.
-Rebecca Guay's Flight of Angels is a graphic novel anthology with an edgy, indefinable take on the angel and fairy perspective of "intrigue, murder, romance, and beautiful naked people." Bill Willingham will also contribute to Guay's wondrously painted art.
-Asked about the surprisingly successful iZombie's "lighter tone" in comparison with other Vertigo brands, writer Chris Roberson retorted, "For a girl who digs up dead bodies and eats them, sure, it's All Ages."
-Beginning next year, Vertigo will adapt Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo followed annually by its sequels. About the rare opportunity, Berger said "We could not turn [the Millenium Trilogy] down." No creative teams have been set as of this time.
-For an excellent interview with Marzena Sowa, the creator of Marzi – a new Vertigo graphic memoir of one child's bleakly-intimate life in 1980s communist Poland, check out the LA Times Hero Complex. Cross-pollinating plugs at its finest, kiddies.
-Sandman will go annotated with a first of four volume set towards the end of the year. Every panel will be diagnosed and completed interview-style, courtesy of Mr. Neil Gaiman. The author will also appear on The Simpsons November 20. Doh.


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Raiders' options drying upposted: Monday, March 5, 2007
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Monday was not a good day for people in the Raiders organization who might consider moving Randy Moss to another team in a trade.
First, the Packers had to start mapping out plans to replace departed halfback Ahman Green. With Travis Henry, LaMont Jordan and Thomas Jones no longer possibilities, the Packers might have to consider using one of their top two draft choices on a running back. It was probably unlikely the Packers would give up anything higher than a third-round draft pick for Moss, but those options are drying up.
Second, the Patriots gave a second-round draft pick and a seventh-round draft pick for 5-foot-8 wide receiver Wes Welker. While the Patriots have an extra No. 1 from Seattle, they clearly won't give a first-rounder for Moss. With only six draft choices left, the Patriots have made their big trade acquisition in Welker. Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli are too good at building their team to go into a draft with five or less draft choices. Moss may be stuck in Oakland.
Bears moving up: If you are trying to figure out the Thomas Jones trade, it's pretty simple. The Bears moved up 26 spots in the second round, getting a Jets pick at No. 37. That's a prime position to get a borderline rookie starter or a quality prospect. Why would the Bears have to give up a second-round pick and Jones to get a second-round pick? The answer is simple. The market for veteran running backs is at best a third-round pick. The Bears wanted to get a second-round pick alone but they couldn't. If you look at the draft value charts, the Bears gave up 280 points. That's the equivalent of one of the final choices of the second round or a top choice in the third round. In other words, they got the best value possible for a 28-year-old running back.
The Jones trade puts the Buffalo Bills in a tough spot. They really do want to trade Willis McGahee, who is entering the final year of his contract. The best they are going to get is a third-round pick but they better move fast to get a trade. Teams are filling up their running back spots. The Jets, Texans and Broncos are no longer buyers. They got their backs. The Raiders aren't going to get a back after re-doing Jordan.
Jordan makes right move: The reason Jordan is off the market is he decided at the last minute to restructure his contract. He reduced his roster bonus from $4.75 million to $3 million. He didn't get a signing bonus; he just took a straight pay cut. Jordan was reluctant to do that over the weekend but changed his mind. He was smart in doing that. He lost out on a chance to go to the Jets when they traded for Jones. Jordan could have lost a game of musical chairs by getting released by the Raiders.
Dolphins give up McMichael: The Dolphins tried like crazy to get trade value for tight end Randy McMichael. He was due a $3 million roster bonus on Tuesday and the Dolphins elected not to pay him. His performance had been too inconsistent in their eyes and he had some off-the-field issues. Ideally, they would have liked to pick up a third-rounder for him because he clearly is one of the league's more talented pass-catching receivers. Still, the Dolphins can't get too greedy. They got a sixth-rounder for Big Daddy Wilkinson. I'm still trying to figure out how they got an additional seventh-rounder out of the Patriots. The Dolphins weren't going to match the Wes Welker offer sheet. They would have been content to take the second-rounder. But the Patriots felt it was easier to give them an additional seventh than go through the ordeal of bloating a contract that the Dolphins wouldn't match. They weren't going to match. Now the Dolphins have nine draft choices.
No Bucs youth movement: Don't be surprised to see the Bucs make a move on former Giants left tackle Luke Petitgout on Tuesday. They had him in for a visit last week. They seem to be interested in signing him. They've brought in Jeff Garcia at quarterback and Kevin Carter at defensive end. This isn't a youth movement with the Bucs. They are trying to win now, which is why a veteran left tackle is attractive to them.
Bly not happy guy: The Broncos definitely have problems with cornerback Dre Bly. While he was being shopped by the Lions, the Redskins, Saints and Broncos wanted him. The Redskins were willing to restructure his contract in a way he liked. Unfortunately for Bly, this wasn't free agency. He's upset with the Broncos and won't restructure his contract for them. The Broncos will be reluctant to trade him, and there might not be options because the Redskins signed Fred Smoot to help out at cornerback. Bly may be stuck in Denver -- although the Broncos did call to set up a visit from Cardinals cornerback David Macklin.
Curtis makes strange move: Kevin Curtis made the strangest move of the day by changing agents. He had one of the best, Tom Condon. He had visits to the Vikings and Lions. Condon set up a visit to the Giants. Should he officially change agents, he would have to wait five days to hire another one. Losing five days in this free-agent market can cost a player a lot of money.
Johnson likes what he sees: Brad Johnson's signing with the Cowboys shouldn't be a surprise. He liked the idea of working with Jason Garrett, the team's new offensive coordinator. Despite the Vikings poor season last year, Johnson still is considered one of the league's best backup quarterbacks.
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During the early part of the 1920s George Grosz almost stopped painting altogether to concentrate on producing satirical drawings and portfolios of prints that were published by Malik, the publishing house owned by his friend Wieland Herzfelde. His essay "Art in danger," which even questioned the validity of easel painting, came out in 1925.
The present watercolour, entitled Twilight (Dämmerung) on account of its similarity to an illustration dated 1922 and published by this name in the Ecce Homo album of 1923, is a characteristic composition in Grosz's graphic work. Through a series of superimposed and fragmented images he creates a magnificent allegorical portrait of Prussian society: a few members of the self-sufficient, hypocritical and materialistic bourgeoisie, prominent among whom is the foreground figure clad in a coat and hat, together with several vagrants, a prostitute and a beggar. Despite the simplicity of the image, all the main stereotypes of metropolitan life are represented.
Owing to Grosz's keen powers of observation and the astounding precision of his gaze, the idea we have nowadays of Weimar Berlin is largely shaped from his mordant caricatures. The artist explained in the prologue of his book Love Above All, published in 1930: "As a realist, I prefer to use my pen and brush primarily to put down what I see and observe; and that is generally unromantic, sober and far from idyllic." Similarly, Hannah Arendt did not consider Grosz's cartoons to be satires "but realistic reportage," as "we knew those types, they were all around us."
The first owner of the watercolour was the diplomat Harry Graf Kessler (1868–1937), known as the "red count" for his leftist sympathies. He became the patron of artists like John Heartfield and George Grosz and sponsored several of the publishing house Malik's initiatives.
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Citrus Chicken
No-cook and grilling recipes are something you'll be hearing from me about all summer long. Not only do I appreciate the no-cook solution, I also enjoy the ease of few ingredients, and any recipe that passes those two requirements is high on my list of "must try." Recipes that have five or less ingredients are great, but a mere three is awesome, especially if there's no cooking involved.
- Combine everything in a large zippered plastic bag and marinate for 2 hours.
- Drain and discard marinade and grill chicken over medium coals (or medium heat on a gas grill) for 6-8 minutes each side or until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork.
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While I would have loved to have my husband cook this on our charcoal grill over some mesquite, it wound up raining the night I cooked this. So, I pulled out our George Foreman indoor grill and made it anyway. May have lost out on some of the flavor, but it was still delish!
We paired this recipe with the Lemon-Roasted Potatoes and thoroughly enjoyed our lemony evening. The lemon in the potatoes really helped bring out even more of the fresh citrus flavors of the chicken.


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David Garner was drafted by the Cubs in the 7th round Friday. Fellow Niles Grad Allison Hayes tells us that life is all about choices... and David made the right one.Just three years ago, Niles 3-sport star David Garner was faced with the toughest decision of his life. Take the guaranteed money of professional baseball or risk it all for a scholarship at Michigan State...that gamble paid off. In 2010, Garner was drafted in the 33rd round by the Cincinnati Reds. He was faced with a lot of what if's. Garner chose college and became a starter pitcher for the Spartans, where he had a 15-and-12 record and is 6th all time in strikeouts with 192. The time was right for him to move on to the pros and he became the highest drafted Michigan State player in 13 years, going in the 7th round to the Chicago Cubs. "He came in and said 'mom, I'm a Chicago Cub' and I said 'thank you Jesus!'" David's mom, Sandra Morgan said. Although Garner is leaving school one year shy of completing his degree in sociology, but he has made a promise to his mom. Garner says he is going to get his college degree. It's all about to begin for Garner, he leaves for the Cubs training facility in Mesa, Arizona Tuesday. Then he will be sent to Boise for the Cubs summer league team.
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Shauna Lake: It is nice to see you. It's been a while. I was just saying you haven't been in the headlines for a little while. You've been keeping a little bit more of a low profile in seems.
Rocky Anderson: I've still been very active but yeah, I certainly haven't had the media attention.
Shauna Lake: Tell me a little bit about what you're doing right now.
Rocky Anderson: Ok, right now I'm spending most of my time teaching 2 courses at the University of Utah. I have great students. One is in a class on media and mass deception and the other course is on how radically our Constitutional Republic is being transformed.
Shauna Lake: It seems like you were always fighting for the downtrodden. It seems like you were passionate in your stance--in really seeking out the underdog in our society and making those causes known.
Rocky Anderson: There are so many people who go without justice. So yeah, when I could help out people who didn't have access to our system, who weren't getting a fair shake I always felt that it was really important that I do what I can. My view is don't be in government if you're not going to make sure that government isn't going to be doing good things for the people.
Shauna Lake: Did you grow up; were your parents politically minded activists... so to speak?
Rocky Anderson: They were Republicans. That's when the Republicans were pretty moderate reasonable people.
Shauna Lake: You don't like Republicans at all do you?
Rocky Anderson: It's not that I don't like republicans. I don't much like Democrats and the way they've caved in. I think that we're really losing so much of our republic and how the founders set it all up; and now with the very corrupt campaign system the corrupting influence of money is destroying our democracy.
Shauna Lake: How do you think Utah does comparatively as a state? Talking about state government, the economy, how do you think Utah fares nationwide?
Rocky Anderson: I think we're run in a very efficient way. Luckily our economy is diverse. We're not like Detroit. It's not going to rise and fall on any one industry and our employment rate has always been really good compared to the rest of the country. We're very fortunate in a lot of ways but were not doing as well as we should be, given our demographics, given all the advantages we have with things like education or the provision of healthcare, especially with those in need.
Shauna Lake: Do you think it just becomes too overwhelming to make changes though?
Rocky Anderson: Everybody can make a difference.
Shauna Lake: Do you feel that way truly?
Rocky Anderson: Absolutely I wouldn't be doing what Ive been doing for all these years. You don't have to be a lawyer or a politician or in the media; you don't even have to have a real public voice to make a difference.
Shauna Lake: I was studying about you and the one thing that really matters to you is your son and your relationship with your son. You have one son is that correct? Was he an impetus for how passionate you are about politics and just wanting to see the world be a better place and a change for the better?
Rocky Anderson: I used to speak about this and if I said his name I would get teary eyed. And I dont do that. Im not like John Boehner, but yeah I think we all need to watch out for those in the future. We need to leave a better world. I remember the day he was born there was a little book in the bedroom of the hospital and I sort of wrote my pledge that day that I would do everything in my power to try and make a better world.
Shauna Lake: When you're gone, and I know it will be a long time from now, what would you want people to say about you? What would you want people to remember you for.
Rocky Anderson: I think that he did what he could to make this a better world both for those who are here now and mostly for those who werent able, perhaps to help themselves and for those who come along in the future.
Shauna Lake: Well were lucky that youre doing that for us and we're lucky to have you. It's so good to get to know you better person to person. Thank you so much.
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A panel discussion in observance of Constitution and Citizenship Day, titled "The U.S. Constitution: A Living Document," will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the Mills Godwin Jr. Life Sciences Building.
A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby.
The discussion will include a performance by the vocal group The Faithful Men, directed by Nancy Klein, associate professor of music.
The discussion commemorates the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787. President George W. Bush issued a proclamation in 2001, urging "federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs that celebrate our Constitution and reaffirm our commitment as citizens of our great Nation." In 2004, Congress passed a provision mandating that every school and college receiving federal money must teach about the Constitution on Sept. 17.
Moderator Elizabeth Esinhart, senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Geography, will lead the discussion.
Speakers and their topics include:
· Glen Sussman, chair, Department of Political Science and Geography, "Early Debates on the Constitution";
· G. William Whitehurst, Kaufman Lecturer in Political Science and History, "Watergate and the U.S. Constitution";
· Robert G. Doumar, senior judge, U.S. District Court for Eastern Virginia, "The Constitution and Individual Rights"; and
· Martha Rollins, deputy city attorney, city of Norfolk, "Find the Family in the Constitution."
A question-and-answer session will follow. The event is free and open to the public. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 683-3925.
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- community Kelseyville
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The possibilities here are endless! There is recreation in every direction and a dozen ways to arrive there. Cycling, boating, fishing, horseback riding, dirt biking, hiking...it's there, minutes away, waiting for you to come and enjoy!
Or...you can sit on the back deck and watch the family play horse shoes, lay in the hammock and read a book or nap, or wander down by the creek to watch a blue heron glide by, or play in our herb and vegetable gardens where guests are invited to putter to their hearts delight. Pick all of your favorite herbs and vegetables and prepare yourself an unbeatably fresh meal in your own sunny kitchen. The kids can pet goats, cows, chickens, rabbits, talk to horses, and meet our Watusi steer that we have raised since he was 3 hours old, Stetson.
This spacious and adorable bungalow, newly built and featuring many custom amenities,is centered in Lake County's wine country, on a beautiful 4 acre property, that features a variety of gardens and other farm and ranch activities. We are just minutes from three magnificent lakes, exceptional state and county parks, and just down the road is the lovely little town of Kelseyville.
We are animal friendly and have room to board your horse, as well as plenty of parking for your boat or RV. So feel free to bring your toys and have some fun!
Continental breakfast is provided each morning, however, full meals...breakfast, lunch and dinner may be provided if you choose.
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I think one of the reasons for the change in Tricare policy limiting coverage of ABA for autistic dependents is, frankly, it cost too much at a time when the military is near broke. Here is an excerpt from the ECHO report to Congress that is very telling:
"Government costs for ECHO program participants with ASD diagnosis more than TRIPLED between FY 2009 and FY 2012 (from $31.0 to $107.7 million, a 247% increase). Costs increased by 84 percent between FY 2009 and FY 2010, by 47% between FY 2010 and FY 2011, and by 28% between FY 2011 and FY 2012 primarily refelcting TRENDS in users."
So, create more hoops, make it more difficult to even qualify AND disqualify them under a list of restrictions – all in the name of budget reduction…in the wrong area of course. Status quo military strategy.
Please click here to read the entire report. If you are active military and use, or intend to try to qualify for ECHO you need to read this.


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Higher-order functions with Groovy, part 1
I'll admit, higher-order functions sounds like link bait for over-achievers. Trust me, I didn't invent the term :-) A Higher-order function is a concept from mathematics where a function accepts other functions as its arguments, and can return functions as results.
Higher-order functions are related to functional programming but higher-order functions != functional programming. In computer science higher-order functions consists of two things: closures and currying. Groovy supports both :-)
So what's a closure then? Closures are not unique to Groovy. Ruby, Lisp, JavaScript and D have closures as do many other languages.
A closure in Groovy is three things:
- a block of code that can access variables in the scope where it is declared.
- a function that can take arguments and always returns a result (may be
- an object that has properties and methods with and without side-effects
Calling a closure if thread-safe if the implementation is thread-safe. Here's an example of a closure:
def x = { println it }
And here's how you call it (two options):
x('Hello, world!') x.call('Hello, world')
Closures can take arguments, including other closures:
def isList = { i -> i instanceof List } if (isList([])) { println "This is a List" }
Closure arguments can be typed:
def prefix = { String s -> while (s.length() < 17) { s = "0$s" } s // return keyword is not required } def id = prefix "1234" // parentheses are not required
Closures can be passed as arguments, for example to the each() method on
System.properties.each { println it }
And a closure can call itself recursively:
// Thanks to Sergey Bondarenko for this one-liner def fac = { int i -> i == 1 ? 1 : i * call(i - 1) } println fac(10) // parentheses are required for fac since I call println without
Closures can access the variables in the scope where they are declared:
def pi = 22 / 3 def calcSurface = { radius -> pi * (radius * radius) } def surface = calcSurface 10
Currying is closely related to closures. With curring you can construct programs by appending argument values to closures:
def appendForLength = { int length, String charachter, String toBeAppended -> while (toBeAppended.length() < length) { toBeAppended = "${character}${toBeAppended}" } return toBeAppended } def myKindOfId = appendForLength.curry 17, "0" assert "00000000000012345" == myKindOfId("12345")
The call to the
curry() method on line 9 passes two arguments to the
appendForLength closure and returns a new closure. This new closure takes one argument which is actually the third argument of the
appendForLength closure.
And with currying you can go beyond Groovy closures, you can also curry any Java method. First you need to know how to turn a method into a closure. You add the ampersand (
&) character in front of the method name:
def getProperty = System.&getProperty
The value that is returned is a closure:
def getProperty = System.&getProperty getProperty("java.version")
And since it's a closure you can curry it:
def getProperty = System.&getProperty def javaVersion = getProperty.curry("java.version") assert "1.5.0_04" == javaVersion()
Higher-order functions simplify programs. It's closely related to functional programming. You've learned how to convert regular Java methods to higher-order functions. You can also do the inverse: convert higher-order functions to Java interface methods. This and other techniques will be the subject of the second installment.Update: part two has been posted too. Happy coding!
(Note: Opinions expressed in this article and its replies are the opinions of their respective authors and not those of DZone, Inc.)
Václav Pech replied on Sun, 2008/02/03 - 12:35pm
Dierk Koenig replied on Sun, 2008/02/03 - 6:43pm in response to: Václav Pech
Craig Wickesser replied on Sun, 2008/02/03 - 10:30pm
I seem to get an exception when running the 4th code block:
org.codehaus.groovy.control.MultipleCompilationErrorsException: startup failed, Script7: 9: expecting EOF, found '1234' @ line 9, column 17.
1 error
It seems if I don't use parenthesis I get the exception:
def id = prefix "1234"
def id = prefix("1234")
I am using Groovy 1.5.0 if that matters.
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Seen in London:
One of the most popular booths at the recent PLASA trade show in London was the Rest and Relaxation area set up by Light Relief, a non-profit effort to raise money for lighting industry folks in financial distress due to illness, etc. The massages offered by Light Relief (at £1 per minute) were very popular and hopefully raised a lot of money for the cause. The poster boy for the effort is ETC's Fred Foster, who looked absolutely in heaven as he had his feet massaged.
Foster in footsie heaven
ETC is one of the Light Relief sponsors, along with various industry companies. For more information about this important effort, check out their website at .www.lightrelief.org.--Ellen Lampert-Gréaux
Also Seen in London: Anyone who likes Matthew Bourne should rush to the Royal National Theatre and grab a ticket for Play Without Words, with sets and costumes by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable, and sound design by Christopher Shutt. Subtitled "The Housewarming," Bourne's piece is loosely based on the film The Servant, with a lot of sexy dancing mixed with seduction and betrayal. The set is an odd perspective view of Beaufort Square in London, with three of the classic red London phone boxes in shrinking sizes, and two sets of stairs, one coming up from the Beaufort Street underground station and one representing the house. A five-piece musical ensemble offstage left adds a jazzy undertone to the work in which three dancers play each role with cool precision. The staging is very clever, as the stairway moves about the stage and the lighting adds ambiance and atmosphere to each scene. I hope this piece comes to the United States in a hurry. I can't wait to see it again.
Also at the Royal National is The Coast of Utopia. OK, I'll admit, the idea of a 12-hour theatre-a-thon (11am-11pm) the day after flying to London from New York might sound a little daunting. But when it's a trilogy of new plays by the wordmaster himself, Tom Stoppard, it was not to be missed. The three plays, Voyage, Shipwreck, and Salvage are packaged under the title The Coast of Utopia and are performed in the Olivier Theatre at London's Royal National Theatre. Each play could be seen alone, but they are best seen in sequential order since the action follows a group of Russian romantics and revolutionaries caught up in the struggle for political freedom in the mid-19th century, as they come of age under the Tsarist autocracy of Nicholas I. A cast of more than 30 actors plays more than 50 different roles as the action moves from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Paris to Nice and London.
Directed by Trevor Nunn with set, costume, and video design by William Dudley, lighting by David Hersey, and sound by Paul Groothuis, the production was exquisite to look at. The design concept includes large upstage panels that echo the shape of the turntable on the Olivier stage. Three video projectors provide floor-to-ceiling images that are front-projected from a steep enough angle not to hit the actors. The fluidity of the video makes for almost cinematic scenery as well as fast scene changes. At other moments, the video allows the images to literally swirl, as when the characters are ice-skating and the lakeside landscape follows their movement. Hersey's lighting helps define the actors against the video backdrop, and also adds an extra layer of textures as he uses various gobos and patterns on the floor, and occasionally against the video as well. A full-bodied design for Stoppard's full-bodied plays.--ELG
Seen in New York: Set designer Michael McGarty made his New York City Opera debut with the heart-stopping production of Dead Man Walking, with score by Jake Heggie and libretto by playwright Terrence McNally. One multi-level set creates a variety of locales, from the death-row prison with its tall guard towers on either side of the stage, to a cellblock meeting room where much of the action takes place, as well as a convent house, schoolroom, and courthouse. The opening murder scene takes place upstage with a convertible car in dark, shadowy lighting and on a raked platform behind a row of trees that flies out. Lighting designer Brian Nason later uses bold stokes of color, giving the metal prison towers and cells a metallic glow, with unusual tones such as chrome yellow to add power to an already powerful opera. Projection designer Elaine McCarthy provides a series of down-home black-and-white images that take us through the state of Louisiana as Sister Helen Prejean drives to the prison and meets the condemned man who will change the direction of her life forever.--ELG
Seen Off Broadway: Three-Cornered Moon, by Gertrude Tonkonogy, was a small hit on Broadway in 1933 starring Ruth Gordon; a year later, it was made into a film starring Claudette Colbert. That was the last anyone heard of it, until now; it is currently being revived by the Keen Company, the group that had a success last season with another vintage play, The Voice of the Turtle. Three-Cornered Moon is a very 1930s piece of work, about the Rimplegars, a screwy Brooklyn clan. Thanks to money left by their late patriarch, each is free to pursue his or her most neurotic and dilettante-ish interests--until their dizzy mother loses every penny in the stock market. This kind of period screwball comedy is a lost art and director Carl Forsman is ill at ease in the play's first half, during which the Rimplegars run amuck. The staging is imprecise and the actors are grimly determined to be funny, never the best approach. Forsman hits his stride in the last act, with his sensitive handling of the love triangle that provides the central action of the play.
Still, this is a problematic production. In the uneven cast, Nick Toren (who was also in Voice of the Turtle) has the best handle on period style, and Maggie Lacey, in the Gordon-Colbert role, improves throughout the show. The scenery, a dining room and hall, by Nathan Heverin, is surprisingly good for this budget level; however, this kind of realistic set is the hardest to bring off in an Off Off Broadway environment, and a certain level of detail is missing. The same is true of Theresa Squire's costumes. Josh Bradford's lighting and Stefan Jacob's sound are both straightforward. Three-Cornered Moon isn't unpleasant, but it needs a more skilled, confident production for its somewhat limited virtues to shine through.--David Barbour
Seen and Heard at New York City Opera: Il Trittico, a trio of one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini, with sets by Allen Moyer costumes by Bruno Schwengl, and lighting by Christopher Akerlind. Right off I want to say: If you go, stay for the third opera, Gianni Schicchi. Get some coffee at one of the two intermissions, do whatever you gotta do, because this one is the only comedy of the evening and the design is a knockout punch that's worth the wait. That said, the wait isn't exactly terrible; it's just a longish evening. Both Il Tabarro, a vignette of love and adultery on the banks of the Seine, and Suor Angelica, a study of love, suffering, and mortal sin, look swell and sound great. The trio begins with Il Tabarro, a dark story darkly lit. Moyer's set represents a boat, docks, and gangplank with a few deft touches. It's all surrounded by a forced-perspective box that narrows upstage. It certainly looks like a shadowy, treacherous dock under a bridge and Akerlind's lighting echoes the claustrophobic, murky feel of the set and the piece. The women's costumes have a 50s, Anna Magnani feel, especially on the voluptuous soprano Fabiana Bravo, but the overall palette was unremittingly brown and muddy.
Suor Angelica is set in a convent, all lit and dressed in Virgin Mary blue and saintly white. In a complete turnaround from Il Tabarro, the lighting is ultra-bright. The set looks like a 1950s school or hospital room, with a large floor-to-ceiling window upstage. The nuns' costumes are blue and white, matching the blue and white light and blue and steel sets. A costume standout is Suor (Sister) Angelica's aunt, who comes to the convent with some very bad news. She is in a tailored brown suit shot through with lamé threads, fur hat and muff, and snappy leather gloves, which the singer Ursula Ferri uses with much operatic flourish.
Suor Angelica is tough going in parts--I heard more sniffling than usual in addition to the coughing and rustling (can you people say "Ricola?")--but beautifully sung and staged. But the evening's "dessert" was Gianni Schicchi The forced-perspective box is back in this opera, completely covered in a hilarious geometric Op-Art pattern. At certain points in the action, the back of the box slides open to reveal a "window" looking out at Florence. Nearly everybody in this ensemble piece is dressed in black and white (the exceptions being the title character, his young daughter, and a small boy) to match the black and white scenery. My favorite costume was an homage to Dior's post-WWII New Look--hourglass shape, voluminous skirt, picture hat, and elegant accessories. The men's haberdashery ran the gamut from pinstriped three-piece suits to all-white wife-beater-and-pleated-pants ensembles. The scenery in Gianni Schicchi was absolutely as witty and madcap as the plot without stepping on the show. --Liz French
Seen at the Movies: The Four Feathers is a big, handsome remake of the old British Empire chestnut, directed by Shekhar Kapur and photographed by Robert Richardson with great flair, especially during a few hair-raising battle sequences. Probably not too much can be done to give the story, about a Victorian army officer branded a coward who spends the rest of the movie in the war-torn Sudan trying to make amends, contemporary relevance. Certainly the leads gathered here—Heath Ledger as the coward, Wes Bentley as his best friend, and Kate Hudson as his disappointed fiancée—are a pallid lot, who struggle to give force to their characters' passions (and accents). When Djimon Hounsou turns up as Ledger's sidekick (a relic of earlier conventions that Hounsou does his best to dignify), he wipes everyone else off the screen.
No expense was spared on Allan Cameron's production design, which subs Morocco for Sudan, and Ruth Myers' costumes run the late 19th-century gamut from English military finery to various African tribal dress. The one technical misstep is the cocoa butter-colored makeup the very blond Ledger wears to successfully pass as an Arab—it's very John Derek in Exodus. The Four Feathers has been cut down from a much longer initial cut, and it has a lurching, sometimes confusing quality. The film is not very good, but I found it fairly painless to watch.
Pain is very much to the point of Steven Shainberg's Secretary--the pleasure and fulfillment to be found in pain, that is. Maggie Gyllenhaal plays the title character, a withdrawn young woman prone to self-mutilation, who emerges from her shell under the stern tutelage (and spanking hand) of her employer, played by James Spader. This is a pretty audacious movie: it says that S&M is a good thing, at least for these characters. Shainberg and his fervent performers make you buy it, and the film has a bonus in the bizarre production design of the aptly named Amy Danger--the nearly windowless office setting is full of heavy wooden furniture and orchid beds, and conveys the feeling of an exotic, insulated hothouse. For a piece on Danger, see the October issue of Entertainment Design.
For pure arthouse fun, nothing around can beat Francois Ozon's 8 Women. This tribute to those two inseparables—cinematic artifice and female glamour—is remarkable for its collection of French divas on one set: Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuelle Beart, Fanny Ardant, Virginie Ledoyen, the legendary and seemingly ageless Danielle Darrieux, Ludivine Sagnier, and Firmine Richard. There is only one set, an elegant French country house where a murder (of an offscreen male) has been committed, designed by Arnaud de Moleron to evoke the Anglo castles and manors so commonly seen in murder mysteries. De Moleron and cinematographer Jeanne Lapoirie consciously went for a Technicolor palette that would relate 8 Women to its 1950s setting, and to the Douglas Sirk dramas of that period. Ditto the amazing, color-coded costumes by Pacaline Chavanne, which lean heavily on Dior. Each actress is given her moment in the spotlight, coming forward in her vibrant, corseted costume to sing a song—something Lana Turner never did.--John Calhoun
Seen and heard at Battery Park: Parsons Dance Company at the Evening Stars Music and Dance Festival, part of the Downtown NYC River to River Festival 2002, sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Parsons Dance Company was scheduled to perform on September 11, 2001, at this same dance festival, which was situated at the World Trade Center plaza. Mark Van Tassel of Prism Theatrical Lighting served as lighting designer/director for the festival last year and wrote a journal of his experiences for us. The festival is back this year, relocated to Battery Park, and Van Tassel again designed the stage and rep plot and served as lighting director for 13 different dance companies. He has also updated his personal story, a year in the life of a New York City LD, which will be featured as an online exclusive on lightingdimensions.com in October.
Urban Bush Women rehearse on the stage at the 2002 Evening Stars Music and Dance Festival at Battery Park. Photo courtesy Mark Van Tassel.
Seen at the Rose Center for Earth and Space: the International Tahitian Pearl Trophy, sponsored by the Tahitian pearl board, Perles de Tahiti. Jewelry designers around the world submitted designs incorporating Tahitian pearls, which are considered the most luxurious and desirable of all pearls. Winners of 10 different categories, from rings and bracelets to wearable accessories and free design, were awarded Lalique crystal trophies by host Philip Bloch, celebrity stylist.
The venue chosen for the event is certainly fitting--the Rose Center building features an 87'-diameter aluminum-clad sphere set in a 95'-high glass cube. (The Rose Center at the American Museum of Natural History houses the Hayden Planetarium.) The event took place in the ground floor rotunda underneath the sphere, the bottom of which served as a projection surface for color and patterns from six Vari*Lite VL1000s. Event producers hired Bernhard-Link Theatrical (BLT) to provide lighting for the party and awards show and to build scenic stations on which the winning designs would be displayed.
The stations displaying the winning jewelry designs had to blend with the design of the existing exhibits (above).
Six stations were set in two arcs around the rotunda and needed to blend in with the existing exhibits. Bernhard-Link designed and built small round tables of light gray laminate tilted at an angle. Graceful curved arms held flat-screen video terminals above, with two small goose-neck luminaires aimed down at the award-winning designs on display. BLT also built a half-round stage with a half-round backing piece, like a stylized oyster shell opened up.
On the day of the event, BLT had just three hours to load in before the doors opened. This event was just one of dozens that Bernhard-Link Theatrical is designing lighting and/or scenery for during New York's Fashion Week. The company is also responsible for all shows in the Celeste Bartos Forum at the New York Public Library and in the Theatre in adjacent Bryant Park. --Amy L. Slingerland
Heard From Out There: Lighting designer Willie Williams (who designed the video component for the current Rolling Stones tour) is designing the visual accompaniment for "Sun Rings," a musical composition by Terry Riley to be played by the Kronos String Quartet. Produced in association with NASA on the 25th anniversary of Voyager in space, the piece will premiere in late October at the University of Iowa. "It is a simple stage production, with a big video backdrop and lots of little light bulbs," says Williams, who is incorporating archive photographs and video images taken with the 1970s technology aboard the Voyager. "It needs to be more than a planetarium experience," he adds. So fasten your seatbelts and get ready to blast off.--ELG


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An insider's view of the La Jolla Half Marathon 2013, Greg and Katie Wiest share their experience
By Greg Wiest
La Jolla Photographer, Runner
My wife, Katie and I have been running together for almost 15 years. Since then, we've run a combined 10 marathons and nearly 80 half marathons, mostly in San Diego. We're not particularly fast. We've never won a race. We've never finished in the top 100 and never will. I'm not being negative or pessimistic; it's just a reality. We started running in our 30s and the math is clear. That's OK, we love to run and will do so just as long as our bodies will permit.
On Sunday, April 28, 2013, we ran the 32nd La Jolla Half Marathon. They say it's one of the toughest half marathons in the United States. There is no doubt it is certainly challenging, but also ruggedly beautiful and worth the effort that goes into training for this event. The 13.1 course starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and ends at La Jolla Cove.
The thing about participating in distance races is the ridiculous time in which you have to get up in the morning. My alarm startled me at 3:45 a.m. and the house already smelled of coffee. Katie had been up for a while which is her normal weekday routine. Some people are morning people, and then there's me. I always awake with the sun unless there is a plane to catch or Molly the dog is licking my face.
The last bus departed La Jolla Cove at 5:30 a.m. and we headed to the fairgrounds for the 7:30 a.m. start time. That left us an hour and a half at the staging area for runners to stretch, eat bananas and energy bars, drink fluids and to socialize.
One thing is clear at big events like marathons; pre-race hydration efforts will cause several trips to the porta-potty. While training for my first marathon, my coach gave me very good advice; "as soon as you arrive at the start of the event, get in line for the bathroom. When you finish, get back in line. When you finish get back in line again." The man was a sage.
At 7:25 a.m. came the National Anthem. Usually there is some activity and chatter during the singing, but after the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon two weeks ago, everyone was very attentive, many were singing and paying tribute to the victims. The race announcer also had us sing "Sweet Caroline," Neil Diamond's 1970s hit that is popular at Boston's Fenway Park and has been played at every game in the middle of the eighth inning since 2002.
The race started in waves of 1-6 with the fastest runners in the first wave and the slower runners in the back. This is smart so the slower runners don't get run over.
For some reason, Katie and I got low numbers and were right there in the front row with elite athletes half our age. Katie wisely said she was moving back. The front row was good for me because in addition to running the race, I was taking pictures. The gun sounded and I sprinted out of the gate and veered to the right and waited for Wave 2. They lined up as I was standing in the middle of the road to get a good centered shot (it's on this week's front page!) as they ran right at me. I got the shot I wanted, but I barely had time to get out of the way. No slouches in Wave 2.
The reason the La Jolla Half Marathon has the reputation as one of the toughest is that after mile five is The Hill. It winds its way nearly a mile up through beautiful Torrey Preserve. Most people run up the entire hill, some will walk. We do a little of both. We find you can power walk nearly as "fast" as you can run.
What really makes all these races, from 5K to full 26.2-mile marathons, so much fun is the people. The runners you meet from all over the country, who have a goal. A goal to lose weight, a goal to raise money for worthy causes, a goal to finish the race that some in Boston weren't able to finish. We run in packs of up to 10,000 but we run with a singular purpose. We also love the neighbors who line the street in front of their houses and offer orange slices and frozen popsicles while their kids give you a high five.
Katie and I finished our run with sore aching legs but huge smiles on our faces. Thirty-three days separate us from our next half marathon. We should be recovered by then.
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- Entry deadline extended for La Jolla youth surf contest
- Ventura masters swimmers hit La Jolla Cove after 202-mile world record attempt
- Cheerleaders to hold carwash Friday
- Surfing goes to the dogs
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· What story do you see here?
These posts are more of a psychology experiment than request for critique. The premise is that every photo tells a story and if it works it should stand on it's own without setting it up in advance with a subject line like "Texture", "Cold", etc. providing the context.
So while I appreciate the generalized comments I really need you to answer the specific questions as asked to be able to quantify whether your reaction is based on personal familiarity with the subject matter and whether you are reacting to it as just another photo to look at or on some emotional level (fishermen would react differently to non-fishermen). I'd also like to know whether your eye path in the photo was the one I hoped for.
Yeah very analytical, but that's the way my brain got wired and those are the questions I ask when I look at your photos and comment. I think the answers to structured questions like that create a framework for understanding how to tell a story in a photo more effectively in a way that the widest possible audience will relate to.
I'll give you my answers to the same questions later as to why I took the shots.
What do you think the story is here?
Why did you find it interesting? "I didn't find it interesting" is a valid answer but explain why.
What senses other than visual did it trigger? sound, touch, taste
What personal memories caused you to react that way?
Do you think everyone will react the same way?
What did you notice first?
Where did your eye go next?
What did you dwell longest on?
What was the last thing you saw before exiting?
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· What story do you see here?
Going fishing, early morning.
Boat/tail, dock, fog, boat. trunk, leaves, ground, boat.
Jan 30, 2013 at 01:58 AM
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· What story do you see here?
No strong story line evoked.
Heading downstream near dawn, exploring. Maybe fishing.
Wake, boat, dock, brighter lit areas foreground, over dock, people on dock.
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Chuck, I don't find a strong story here and here's why: My eye was first drawn to the silohuette on the pier and then quickly to the boat. My first impression was "left behind", though the boat is entering the frame rather than leaving. So maybe the story is "awaiting a pick-up", though the boat does not seem to be headed for the person on the pier. The other elements (pier, fog, tree, branch, shore) register in my mind as compositional items only and don't contribute much to a story.
It's a well composed and well exposed image. For me, the primary subjects are the person on the pier and the two in the boat. I just don't find a strong connection between them.
Jan 30, 2013 at 03:36 PM
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What do you think the story is here?
What inspired me to take it was the tranquility of the early morning light and fog. In person there was silence until the boat approach and broke it. So the fact it didn't evoke any strong emotion actually means it did the target I was aiming for here. It is a resort where people come to relax and fish.
Why did you find it interesting? "I didn't find it interesting" is a valid answer but explain why.
For me it was the contrast of the peace of the lake (Lake Tanneycomo in Branson, MO) being broken by the boat. That of course doesn't translate the same way visually, except perhaps an eye movement dynamic of seeing the dock context first then the boat contrasting it. Stasis > Action.
What senses other than visual did it trigger? sound, touch, taste
Also it's something someone who had experienced similarly in person would relate to better than others and something that a fisherman would relate to more than others. The resort in owned by my wife's sponsor family who consider us part of theirs for use on their web site. So the target audience, fishermen, would hopefully relate to in in a positive way as a nice place to stay and dock their boat.
What personal memories caused you to react that way?
Doesn't apply for me since I took it but brings back nice subjective personal memories of staying there when I see it :-).
Do you think everyone will react the same way?
No but it was taken with a targeted audience in mind.
What did you notice first?
The guy on the dock (the same guy as in the Heron shot) as I was deciding how to frame it with the overhanging branch and trunk the boat showed up as a bonus focal point.
I used flash (Vivitar 285HV) for fill in the foreground to handle the contrast of the lighting. Taken with a 5MP Minolta D7Hi
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Beautiful light...that's the first thing I notice. Atmospheric early morning light, fog sitting on top of the water. My eye goes to the seated people, then to the boat, probably fisherman going upriver to drop their lines. It's the mist that my eye dwells on since this is the lightest part of the image, and also the most interesting. Expert framing with the foliage on top and the foreground. The wake of the boat and the long horizontal pier lead your eye through the photo. Last thing I looked at is fisherman in the boat, 3 people looking upriver, the front person pointing ahead . As others have expressed, I don't think there's a strong story here, but more about light and atmosphere. Almost painterly, and has a primeval feeling. Fun exercise.
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Sonoma County Farm Bureau blossoms with Comcast Business servicesJune 19, 2014 1:28 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
Comcast Business is serving up its data and cloud-based voice services to a non-profit farming organization located in the heart of the nation's premier winemaking region. The Sonoma County Farm Bureau will use Comcast Business' services to keep area farmers and ranchers in Sonoma County connected with each other and the world at large.
Report: Ethernet 10G, 100G service revenue will grow 300% by 2018June 19, 2014 1:24 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
According to a recent report by Infonetics Research, revenue from Ethernet services delivered over 10G and 100G will grow 300 percent by 2018. Last year, the combined global Ethernet services and IP MPLS VPN services markets totaled $62.6 billion, up 12 percent from 2012.
Review: Amazon phone watches you watch itJune 19, 2014 1:20 pm | by Associated Press | Comments
Amazon set out to do something different with the unveiling of its first smartphone Wednesday. How about a completely new way of interacting with your phone, for starters? As part of the showcase of its brand new "Fire Phone," Amazon.com Inc. took the wraps off a feature it calls "dynamic perspective." Turns out, it's more than just a gimmick that allows you to see in 3-D.
T-Mobile offers iPhone trial, free music streamingJune 19, 2014 1:05 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | Comments
Starting Monday, June 23, people can sign up for T-Mobile's Test Drive online. A few days later, they'll receive an iPhone 5s fully loaded and ready to go. As for streaming music, even after subscribers exhaust their data allotments, they will still stream music for free.
Pico Digital offering "headend in a box"June 19, 2014 12:49 pm | by Brian Santo | Comments
Pico Digital has introduced system that has all the functionality of a headend, all fitting into a 5-RU space. The company said it designed the system for multiple dwelling units (MDU), headend in the sky (HITS) operations, and the hospitality industry.
Consumer Reports: Majority of consumers give thumbs down on TWC/Comcast dealJune 19, 2014 11:50 am | by Mike Robuck | Comments
According to a new opinion poll released this morning by the Consumer Reports National Resource Center, most citizens are against the proposed coupling of Time Warner Cable and Comcast. The poll showed that 11 percent of the public supported the merger, 56 percent opposed it and 32 percent had no opinion either way.
Midcontinent turns up 200 Mbps tierJune 19, 2014 11:40 am | by Mike Robuck | Comments
Midcontinent Communications doubled the speeds on most of its data tiers, which included the debut of a 200 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up service. The speed increases were system-wide—without price increases—except in remote areas within Midcontinent's footprint of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.
T-Mobile jumps into music streaming with 'unRadio'June 19, 2014 10:19 am | by Associated Press | Comments
T-Mobile is jumping into the music streaming game with a price and a package of features that set it apart. At its "Un-carrier" event Wednesday, the fourth-ranked mobile carrier said customers of its Simple Choice plan will be able to stream music from popular services like Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, iHeartRadio, iTunes Radio and Slacker without it eating into their high-speed data caps.
Amazon ties new 4.7-inch phone to its servicesJune 19, 2014 10:12 am | by Associated Press | Comments
Amazon has introduced a new smartphone that seeks to help consumers locate and purchase products and services from the nation's largest e-commerce company. The Fire phone comes with audio and object recognition technology, known as Firefly, to guide users to Amazon's stores.
YouTube to launch music service that incenses indiesJune 18, 2014 1:49 pm | by The Associated Press | Comments
The video site is adding subscription-based features for music on YouTube, and that "hundreds of major label and independent artists," but a small number of independent artists who had not agreed to new deal terms will have their videos blocked in some countries starting in a few days, even on the free version of YouTube.
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Raleigh OKs AT&T's GigaPower serviceJune 18, 2014 12:26 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
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Amazon, a company of seemingly boundless ambition, appears to be venturing into yet another market: smartphones. The corporate juggernaut that started out with books and soon moved into music, video, cloud computing and Kindle e-readers is hosting a launch event Wednesday in Seattle, and media reports indicate the product will be an Amazon phone — perhaps one with multiple cameras that can produce 3-D photos.


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A crop of American cockroaches brings in serious cash.
Toledo woman was very disappointed with her order after going to a local Arby's
fast food restaurant.
Schley says when she bit into her chicken sandwich, she got a mouthful of raw
and her husband ordered two bacon-Swiss-chicken sandwiches from the Arby's on
Byrne and Glendale in Toledo.
through, I thought I was eating a thick piece of cheese," Schley said.
didn't take long for her to figure out she was eating raw chicken.
was appalled. I was shocked," she said. "I couldn't believe that they would
actually serve something that was [inedible]."
says she vomited after eating the raw meat, but her husband was unaffected by
his sandwich. She says this was something she never saw coming.
husband and myself worked in fast food as teenagers and into adulthood, so we
know what kind of procedures they're supposed to take," she said. "That night,
they dropped the ball."
says she contacted Arby's the next day and they apologized and offered her two
free combo meals.
kind of feel like it's a push under a rug," she said. "Who would want to have a
combo at a place that served them raw chicken? We don't know how often this
goes on. I mean, some people might eat it and never look at their burgers."
says she really just wants Arby's to ensure that they will take steps to keep
this from happening again.
released the following statement:
satisfaction is our number one priority at Arby's. If we learn that a guest has
not had an exemplary experience, our mission is to make it right."
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Category Archives: Disabilities
Human Capital News Roundup: Verbal abuse among nurses, deinstitutionalization, prenatal genetic testing, and more.
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni and grantees. Some recent examples:
Nearly half of newly licensed registered nurses have been verbally abused by colleagues, according to a study by the RWJF-funded RN Work Project. Those who reported being verbally abused had lower job satisfaction and unfavorable perceptions of their work environment, and were more likely to say they intended to leave their jobs within the next year. Nurse.com and the News Press report on the findings. Read more about the study.
Amy Dockser Marcus, AB, recipient of an RWJF Investigator Award in Health Policy Research and award-winning journalist for her coverage of cancer, wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal about long-term health effects for adult survivors of childhood cancer. Research shows that more than 95 percent of adult survivors suffer from a chronic health condition by the age of 45, the story reports.
Harold Pollack, PhD, MPP, wrote a piece for the Washington Post Wonkblog about the successes and failures of deinstutionalization. On the whole, he writes, moving individuals with disabilities out of large institutions into family- or community-based settings improved the lives of millions of Americans living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, like his brother-in-law. However, it was much less successful for Americans suffering from severe mental illness. Pollack is a recipient of an Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, and an alumnus of the RWJF Scholars in Health Policy Research program.
RWJF Community Health Leader's 'Practice Without Pressure' Model Eases Stress of Medical Visits for Children with Disabilities
Deb Jastrebski is the founder and chief executive officer of Practice Without Pressure in Newark, Delaware, and a 2011 recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Community Health Leader Award. Practice Without Pressure works with patients, family members, caregivers and providers to help people with disabilities receive quality medical, dental and personal care. The Human Capital Blog asked Jastrebski to reflect on her experience as an RWJF Community Health Leader.
Human Capital Blog: You founded Practice Without Pressure because of your son's experience. Would you tell us about that, please?
Deb Jastrebski: My son, Marc, was born with Down Syndrome, and he had always been scared—terrified really—of going to the doctor, the dentist, or even to get his hair cut. And he had a number of health issues that required needles or other medical devices that scared him, so it was a frequent problem. We sometimes ended up holding him down just to get it done. It was a horrible experience for him, for me, and for the provider. We reached the breaking point when he was 11 and had to have allergy testing done. It scared him so badly, and he was screaming so hard, that he had blood vessels bursting in his face. I looked at him—my son in agony—and I just told the doctor we couldn't do this anymore. So the doctor stopped the test, gave me a prescription, and wished me luck. It was clear to me then and there that there was no specialist who could help us, no low-stress path for us.
The truth is that it was like that with dentist visits and haircuts, too — whenever someone was in his personal space. And it wasn't the specific procedure so much as it was the process itself that seemed to scare him. Marc didn't have a lot of speech then, but he'd gotten his message through to me that day, finally. And as we were driving home, I promised him that we'd never do this to him again.


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Here's a classic example of learning from someone else's mistakeTuesday, March 19th, 2013
I have to say, hopping back into the blogging world is not like riding a bike. I can't think of another analogy right now so I'm going with that one. I can't get my balance, my knees are skinned and bloodied (ugh, more blood to wash out of my pants) and I just barely avoided a closed-head injury trying to get this post up and running but I'm putting my feet on the pedals, gingah.
Okay, I love Investigation Discovery (ID); true crime is my thing, man. Occasionally I worry that the FBI is going to run across the list of library books I've checked out over the years and descend upon my house like hot lava spewing from Mount Vesuvius. But now I have cable and I can get my fix away from prying eyes. And I have learned boatloads, baby.
I've always known it's a bad idea to wear shoes with a distinctive tread pattern. (See Exhibit 1.)Converse are a particularly bad choice since the tread pattern — while awesomely designed — offers too much information.
The center of the sole lists the brand name and the size, for crying out loud. If I'm doing the crime I'm going to make the CSI team work for it. I want an hour or two of lead time while they decide what size they're looking for. So this one is Evidence Tampering 101.
However, recently I stumbled upon an advanced course — Evidence Tampering 437 — on ID. There was a guy who killed his wife by hiding out in the snow to ambush her. Since he knew he was going to leave footprints he bought two pairs of shoes — moccasins for comfort and shit kicker boots for obscurity.
Then he used his handy jig saw to cut the sole of the boots off so he could glue them onto the sole of the mocs. Genius! But he went wrong in his execution.
He used four types of industrial glue (I don't know why he chose four, perhaps he's anal retentive and wanted to make sure it stuck) which left tell-tale residue on the sole of the moccasins. He did remove the boot soles — and cut each one into four pieces — but he kept the moccasins! Mistake number one.
The cops did not find glue in the house, however, they did find pieces of the boot soles scattered throughout the house. Mistake number two.
When all of the pieces were found, the CSI guy went humpty dumpty (successfully) to create two boot soles which matched the footprints.
Come on, dude. Excellent idea merging two different soles and then cutting them off. But you should have thrown those suckers away in a dumpster located out of the state you live in.
Lastly, get rid of the mocs. I don't care how comfy they are, ditch 'em. Go buy a new pair if they're that awesome but buy them with cash.
I don't remember if that was all they had on him or not, but I was impressed with his ingenuity until he hid the soles in the house. You know they're going to get a search warrant.
So today's true crime lesson is: learn from someone else's mistake.


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Thanks to the new transfer, the Lady Blue Devils immediately became a contender.
Sims' first year at the Class 3A level turned plenty of heads and left Cordova's opponents baffled at the plate.
Sims, a first-team All-State selection, finished with 34 wins this season on the mound, but her strength lies within the numbers.
Sims pitched a staggering 322 innings, allowing just 104 hits and 31 earned runs while striking out the bulk of the batters she faced — 459.
She finished with a microscopic 0.59 ERA to go along with ten no-hitters and four perfect games.
Due to her domination on the mound, Sims is the Daily Mountain Eagle's Pitcher of the Year.
Cordova coach Randy Stracner has coached Sims since she moved up to the varsity level as a seventh grader at Walker High School.
After two years with the Lady Vikings, Sims followed Stracner to Cordova for her freshman season.
"Everybody knows it would be tough for us if she wasn't there," Stracner said.
"She shut down most of the teams we played. She meant everything to our team.
"She just loves playing the sport. She works hard year-round at what she does. She takes it seriously and is a competitor. That said, she throws the ball hard and that helps her out a lot. She has several different pitches she throws so the ball isn't just coming fast, it's moving also. That makes her very effective."
Sims wasn't just strong on the mound at Cordova, she was also one of the teams' top hitters.
She hit .450 this season with seven home runs and 38 RBIs. She also drew 42 walks.
Sims will be a sophomore next season and Stracner is expecting more of the same from his six-foot pitcher.
"I think her maturity level has improved, just the way she carries herself on the mound. She's able to battle out of tough situations. She has gotten better every year," Stracner said.
"She got a drive about her. She really wants to get her pitches up to the 70 miles per hour range. She's working hard to get that," said Stracner, who added that Sims reminds him of a pitcher he coached during his time at Stockbridge, Ga.
"I coached a pitcher (Terese Gober) that went to Florida State. She had the same height and the same build and pitches the same way as Faith."


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Beach House East of A1A! Private Hot Tub in Delray Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type Cottage
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rates (USD)
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$ 3,000 - $ 6,000 / month
vacation rental description
First and foremost, cleanliness is our main objective. the Beach House was designed with cleanliness in mind. All floors are tile, all countertops are granite, all linens are white and removable. Our cleaning service thoroughly cleans all surfaces and linens after each occupancy. We have Miele vacuums to ensure all surfaces are free of dust and dirt! As you can tell, I am a clean freak =)
The Beach House is nestled in between Delray Beach and Ocean Ridge in a very unique old Florida style beach front neighborhood. The actual house is 300' to the sand, you can see the beach from the driveway. If you want a quiet & private beautiful beach to stay at while you relax, three miles North of busy Atlantic Ave, then this is the place. It is private when you need it to be, but when you feel like being with the crowds, you are only three miles north on A1A.
This beach front neighborhood is very unique, there is a surf shop next door and the best deli/grocery store in South Florida within steps, Seaside Deli & Convenience. The beach is open to the neighborhood with, no public parking so it is not overcrowded, but very private. World famous Atlantic Avenue is only three short miles South on A1A, where there are plenty of shops,clubs, restaurants and crowded beaches.
For what you get this is the best deal. This house is on the East side of A1A. If you want to have your own yard, private beach, hot tub, grill, and most of importantly PRIVACY, this is what you have been looking for. Dont be fooled by the description "BEACH HOUSE" because of the decor. The Beach House is literally steps to the beach, no roads in between, you can see the beach from the front driveway! There is a private hot tub in the back yard that is enclosed by a fence for privacy. Have fun in the sun all day at the beach, and relax in the hot tub at night. There is a front porch with two outdoor couches for relaxing in the ocean breeze. There is also a large 16'x16' trellis covered in Jasmine that smells amazing when it blooms. This area has a nice wooden picnic table for having outdoor meals. there is an outdoor shower in both the front and back of the house for use when returning from the beach.
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Completely renovated two bedroom one bath beach house. Brand new high efficiency central A/C, high impact/sound proof windows with large tile throughout.
Kitchen: Maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pots/pans/dishes/cups/silverware/blender etc. We also provide plenty of spices and condiments so you do not have to purchase everything while on vacation!
Living room: Valuted ceilings, queen sized solid dark wood futon for 2 additional guests. 42" wallmounted LCD, stereo surround sound, queen leather couch, front load full size washer and dryer.
Bathroom: Large walk in shower with 10'' raining shower head in ceiling, ceilings fan, maple cabinets, granite countertops.
Master Bedroom: King size high end mattress, oversized leather chair, 32" wall mounted LCD, office space desktop computer/printer/WIFI.
Guest Bedroom: Queen size high end mattress with queen bedroom set.
Exterior: Hot springs 8 person hot tub, 16'x16' trellis covered in jasmine with a wooden picnic table underneath for outdoor meals, outdoor grill, front porch with two outdoor couches, two outdoor showers, large brick driveway which will accomodate 4 vehicles.
activities and attractions in Delray Beach Atlantic Coast South
Visit Nomad Surf Shop and inquire with the owners Ryan & Ronnie Heavyside about surfing lessons and paddle board rentals. Andre "Dre Farren is the head instructor and will have you surfing in no time! I also provide boogie boards and foam surfboards. Also stop by Seaside Deli, #16 is my favorite sub. Make sure to try some of the homemade frozen Italian dinners. This place was rated #1 deli in South Florida, don't miss it!
While you're in South Florida, get certified to dive, the cost is approx. $300 at the local dive shops. This includes all materials needed, all equipment, the 2 classes, a pool dive, 2 beach dives, and a boat dive at 65 feet on an amazing reef! There is an amazing reef a couple hundred feet to the South of my Beach. Snorkeling gear available upon request. Remember, the bahamas is 50 miles straight across from Florida, so as you could imagine, the diving in Florida is amazing! They call it the "Treasure Coast" for a reason! Best of all, you will always have this certification and it will change your life! I provide all information needed to get certified. If you do not want to get certified, I have snorkel gear available upon request.If you get certified to dive, there are multiple reefs in the deep waters. The boat trips are around $50 each person.
Atlantic Avenue is 3 miles south of the house on A1A, there are numerous restaurants, bars and boutique shops to enjoy in this area. There is a beautiful beach front park one block south of the house open to the public. Relax in the sun, go surfing, snorkeling, diving, walks on the beach...Have fun in the sun while on vacation in beautiful South Florida!
vacation rental rates
January- $6,000 per month, $2,000 per week
February- $6,000 per month, $2,000 per week
March- $6,000 per month, $2,000 per week
April- $5,000 per month, $1,500 per week
May- $4,000 per month, $1,000 per week
June- $4,000 per month, $1,000 per week
July- $4,000 per month, $1,000 per week
August- $3,000 per month, $1,000 per week
September- $3,000 per month, $1,000 per week
October- $3,000 per month, $1,000 per week
November- $5,000 per month, $1,500 per week
December- $6,000 per month, weekly rate $2,000
This pricing includes electricity, water, cable, cable internet, WIFI.
$500 Security deposit will be charged and returned after departure.
$100.00 cleaning fee will be paid by tenants for all bookings.
Christopher 9542606510
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The victim of a brutal murder in Marion County has been identified. Detectives said Stanley Yassen, 74, died a violent death inside his Ocklawaha home sometime around noon on Wednesday. Detectives have said there is no appearance of a forced entry into the home, which has led them to believe Yassen may have known his attackers. The manner of death has not been released, but investigators said that it was likely there was "extensive blood transfer" onto the clothing or vehicle of anyone involved.Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen someone wearing blood-stained clothing on Wednesday to contact them. If you have any information in this case that may be helpful, you are encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 352-368-STOP (7867) or the case agent, Detective T.J. Watts at 732-9111. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.
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Some of our older readers may, like me, remember the television show Dallas. This deliciously dishy, prime-time soap opera was packed with suspense, drama, and conflict.
Suspense, drama, and conflict have also haunted the high-powered law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges this year. In June, the firm conducted major layoffs, which shocked the legal world due to Weil's profitability and prestige. In April, Weil lost some prominent litigation partners to Quinn Emanuel in D.C., amid significant controversy.
So it's fitting that today's juicy story comes from the Dallas office of Weil Gotshal, which just lost a slew of partners to a rival firm under interesting circumstances….
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Emergency responders were called to a multi-car crash in Spokane Valley Friday afternoon at the intersection of Barker and Appleway.
When firefighters arrived they upgraded the call to an extrication as someone was trapped inside one of the cars. Firefighters were able to cut a door off to get the person out and they, along with two other people, were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Make all the excuses you want, but Cadillac has done NOTHING this year.
I have a lot of posts, i think this team is pathetically bad. i honestly think they are THE worst team in the NFL this year.
Senor D-Ray....I am complaining because we (the fans) pay a lot of money to watch these guys perform. Cadillac is not performing. He is playing aweful this year.


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Sept. 18, 2013 — An Olive Hill man is in jail after a 16-hour standoff with police officers.
Kentucky State Police received a report of an individual making threats and discharging a firearm in a reckless manner. The caller advised that Larry L. Price, 47, of Trumbo Road, was armed and making threats against the caller and any police who might show up.
KSP obtained a warrant for Price. When Troopers made contact, Price apparently refused to comply with all requests from law enforcement and barricaded himself inside the residence with a firearm.
Members of the KSP Special Response Team responded to the scene and began communicating with Price. Price failed to exit the residence when non-lethal gas rounds were deployed.
On Tuesday at approximately 3 a.m., entry was made into the residence. Price again refused to comply with requests from law enforcement and Trooper Jonathan Sizemore deployed his agency issued TASER. Price then became compliant and was then arrested.
Price was charged with first degree wanton endangerment, third degree terroristic threatening and resisting arrest.
He is lodged in the Carter County Detention Center. At press time Tuesday, no bail had been set.
The investigation is ongoing by Detective Ben Cramer.


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7- Marbles of the 1890's
Rodin's production increased considerably in the 1890s. The sculptor began to develop the highly individual style that would soon become the trademark of his marbles: the figure seemed to emerge from the block of marble, part of which was left roughhewn. This was true of numerous busts, including those portraying Madame Fenaille, wife of one of Rodin's principal patrons. Fascinated by the curve of the young woman's neck, the sculptor produced several versions of her portrait by varying the position of her head.
The Centauress is, in some ways, an allegory of sculpture. Through its hybrid nature – half-human, half-animal –, the centaur is in fact a traditional symbol of the struggle between body and soul, or of the spirit seeking to free itself of matter. Hand of the Devil, another subject influenced by Symbolism, provides a good example of Rodin's working method: he designed his composition in plaster, combining a large hand with a small female figure. He then passed the model onto a skilled studio assistant, who carved the marble using a pointing device to translate the plaster into stone.
Some of the master paintings belonging to the museum are exhibited in this room, notably three canvases by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) which Rodin bought shortly after the artist's death. The painting by Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was purchased by the museum in 1985. It depicts The Thinker in the garden of Dr Linde, an eminent German collector and patron of both Munch and Rodin.