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The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. It will remain in effect until 9:30 p.m.
The NWS stated that rain could fall up to an inch per hour until then, causing flooding in "urban areas ... highways ... streets and underpasses, as well as other drainage areas and low-lying areas."
According to the NWS, "most flooding deaths occur in automobiles." Drivers are urged to be cautious when commuting, avoiding areas and turning around when appropriate, where water covers the roadway.


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The two discuss the performance of the team in the 35 point victory as well as the impact of key new signings like Riki Flutey and Richard Haughton, who scored two tries in his senior Wasps debut.
Joe also speaks of his fondness for Wasps' new alternate shirt, which the team will debut on home turf against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday 28th August at Adams Park (KO 3pm). Tickets are still available, with 30% off all tickets in the Bucks New Uni, Family and Frank Adams stands, and the match is also playing host to our annual Stingers Day!
With Wasps up against our Heineken Cup opponents from north of the border, we need a big crowd to let them know what to expect and to welcome our new players to Adams Park.
Make sure you're there to welcome the new squad for the new season. Call 0844 225 2990 or click here to buy tickets now!
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Pullen To Return For Senior Season
Junior guard Jacob Pullen will return for his senior season in 2010-11 after exploring his professional opportunities, head coach Frank Martin announced Sunday night. Pullen had until Sunday to decide whether he would enter the 2010 NBA Draft as an underclassman. With his return in the 2010-11 season, as well as those of fellow rising senior starters, Curtis Kelly and Dominique Sutton, K-State once again should challenge for the Big 12 title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. In all, the Wildcats will return 10 lettermen, including Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year Jamar Samuels, while they will welcome four newcomers (Freddy Asprilla, Juevol Myles, Shane Southwell and Will Spradling).


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text: There aren't much words to describe this amazing cd, but I'll do my best. I'll list what was great about each song, and the best lyric from each also:1.And the Hero Will Drown-I first heard this on a Warped Tour Compiliation cd, and I was definately hooked. This song has amazing energy."Intoxicating beauty tears everything down" 5/52.Until the Day I Die-This is currently my "song of the moment". I'm not sure where I heard this, but when I did, I looked it up on the computer right after it ended. This song is absolutely perfect in every single way."Should I bite my tongue till blood soaks my shirt?" 5/5 (Best song on album)3.Anthem of our Dying Day-This track is just filled with pure emotion. The lyrics are so touching, which makes it an unbelievable song."I'd scream this song right in your face if you were here" 5/54.In the Shadows-Awesome track. I love the energy in the beginning of each verse on this song. It's breathtaking."In the shadows of our life, we can fall into the night unscarred" 4.5/55.Dive Right In-The intro and the first verse of this song are remarkable, but the chorus is 100 times better, if possible. The lyrics to this song are amazing."I could wave my arms and swim away, but never reach the shore" 4.5/56.Swallow the Knife-Absoultely touching song, it has an amazing melody and the drums on this track make the song. I'ts a bit more mellow than the other tracks, but it's still one of the best."You're connected to the heart, but tonight we'll set you free" 5/57.Burning Years-The chorus is great on this song, but what I like best on this song is the opening verse…its filled with crazy energy."It's not what you will say but you have done to let this come between us" 5/58.Page Avenue-This is my least favorite song on the album, but that doesn't make it bad at all. It just doesnt have as much emotion as the others. I like the opening to this song alot though."I had something better waiting ahead" 3.5/59.Sidewalks-The slowest track on the album, but also the most emotional. It's very touching both musically and lyrically."The memories shaken apart by the weeds that grow over the sidewalks" 5/510.Divide and Conquer-Great song, it took a little while to grow on me, but I found out it was just as good as the others."Will this graveyard be the dance floor for these corpses?" 4/511.Razorblades-I've never heard this song before I bought the album, but I have to say that I play it more than all of them combined! The chorus is just amazing, and some of the riffs are breathtaking. I absoultely love this song."I've wasted so much time on a friend" 5/512.Falling Down-This song has a very unique sound to it, but that is what makes it great. This is definately the most energizing song on the album. And also, the most memorable seconds of the whole album are on right on this song. You couldn't even ask for a better ending. The riffs are extremely breathtaking, and the way the song fades out in the end is just absoultely amazing..the best ending to an album I have ever heard.


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Vivisection Sewing!!!!!
Obviously, these women are busily sewing the rest of their bodies based on patterns, of course, from Godey's Ladies' Book. More seriously, even regrettably, as implied in the illustrations, both proper and improper sewing techniques are ultimately hazardous to your health. Does the sewing machine require a corporeal sacrifice in order to create the latest frock coat? Are these grotesques foretelling a future Dr. Who villain? Is this what used to happen in the former warehouses of Baltimore's Station North? Only the thread of time will tell! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
How to Ruin Your Health with the Sewing Machine by a Physician. Baltimore: Turnbull Brothers, 1874.
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Location: George Peabody Library
Surely we are not the only ones to recite Chaucer's Prologue to The Canterbury Tales whenever the month of April strikes, right? Hmmm … maybe we are! At least everyone can appreciate the beauty that is the Kelmscott Press edition of the The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Printed by William Morris in 1896 and featuring lovely wood engravings by Burne-Jones (such as the one depicted showing Chaucer being all poetic and totally rockin' some medieval robes), the Kelmscott Chaucer is surely a dandy's delight to read!
Location: George Peabody Library
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GPL Presents: Love Letter Advice from the Past!
Though today it would be rather creepy to receive, say, an email or a tweet requesting a lock of hair, it used to be the height of romance! So popular indeed was the amputation of hair in the pursuit of love that stock letters were created for the terse of word!
From: Frost's Original Letter Writer (1867)
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YES by Rabbi Stephen Einstein
While I fervently believe that we should open our synagogue doors to all who wish to enter and respect them as they are, for those who might be considering conversion, we need to say: We are honored to have you join the Jewish people.
Consider: When non-Jews attend services, rear Jewish children, and clearly enjoy being part of the Jewish community, what is the message they are sending out? They're saying, in every way but in words, "I love Judaism." Why shouldn't we acknowledge
their declarations of love and respond, "You do so many things here with suchenjoyment; why not make your Judaism official? We would be happy to celebrate this with you."
Some Reform Jews are reluctant to invite others to convert because they feel that the very invitation implies that there's something wrong with a person who is not Jewish—the sense we get when missionaries come knocking at our door telling us we're going down the wrong path. However, Judaism rejects the notion that those of other religious faiths are unloved by God and not "saved." Rather, our tradition asserts that "the righteous of all nations have a share in the world to come." Clearly, you don't have to be Jewish… but, on the other hand, you can be!
So, if you have a relative who does not follow any other belief system, reach out and let your dear one know that the welcome mat is out.
And if you are a member of a synagogue and you are not Jewish, then there is nothing more that you have to do. We are honored that you are a part of the congregation. However, if you have ever considered formally becoming Jewish, there is no better time to start than the present.
Rabbi Stephen Einstein is one of the rabbis at Congregation B'nai Tzedek, Fountain Valley, CA and co-chair of the URJ-CCAR Commission on Outreach and Membership.
NO by Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg
The first "conversion" to Judaism is often attributed to the Moabite, Ruth. Following her husband's untimely death, Ruth beseeches her beloved mother-in-law, Naomi, to let her live as a member of the Jewish people, with all its responsibilities and privileges: "For wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God" (1:16-17).
Ruth teaches us much about what it means to choose to live a Jewish life. The Judaism she experienced through her husband's family is so compelling, she determines that no other faith, people, or path makes sense for her. She becomes a Jew simply by virtue of being a Jew.
It is not uncommon for Jews-by-choice to call their conversion a "homecoming"—the fulfillment of their destinies from the happenstances of their birth to the persons they were always meant to be.
For this reason, I am uncomfortable with actively seeking conversion to Judaism. To me, the best way to promote Jewish life is to live it fully, joyfully, and lovingly. In my experience, modeling the best our people has to offer through vibrant services, programs, and community; encouraging every family member to take part in our holiday and lifecycle observances; and welcoming those who do choose Judaism publicly have all proven to be the best ways of engaging both Jews and non-Jews alike.
People's identities and faiths are highly personal, evolving at different times and seasons of their lives. Let us be respectful and say, "We love you for who you are as you are, for all that you bring, teach us, and struggle with." And in those instances when an individual has all but made the declaration of heart, mind, and spirit to become a Jew, a spiritual leader knows when and how to talk about the formalities.
Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg is senior rabbi of Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk, VA and a member of the URJ-CCAR Joint Commission on Outreach and Synagogue Membership.
Read posts / comment on this article on RJ.org, the blog of the Reform Movement.
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I'm so happy right now. Can't wait to post all of my random thoughts on Tumblr. A lot if going on for me this summer. A lot to be grateful for. Plenty of regrets and mistakes that I adore so much this year. I can't wait to overload this social network!!
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Jamal Jean Baptiste (also known as Senerio) is an American Singer/Songwriter/Performing Artist. Born on July 17,1992, and raised in Florida, Senerio has always taken a great love for music. Senerio made his presence known to this music industry, with his first Mixtape, accomplanied by "Block Kids" and "Smack Productions", titled: "Red Carpet Ready", described as an artist having all of the necessities to become famous. His first two singles, "Friday Night Out ft. Smack" and "Puzzle Peices", have received incredible reviews from locals. Recently associated with Spacebound Ent., Senerio has been collaborating new music and styles with one of the hottest Dj's around, Dj Draydel. Senerio is currently back in the studio, working on his new Mixtape, accompanied by "Spacebound Ent.", "Pipeline Records", and "Smack Productions", titled; "Galaxy Rollercoaster", which will be released in late 2012. Galaxy Rollercoaster, described as a path for the specific kinds of fans that Senerio wants to attract (Maniacs and Aficionados), is expected to be an intense mixtape, filled with plenty of theatrics and urban-pop styles. In Senerio's songwriting, he takes great influence from music legends, Prince and Pink Floyd, including pop legend artist like Michael Jackson. In Senerio's single, Red Carpet Ready, he states "I'm taking over now, so are you ready baby".


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— Don't Forget What's In-Between
I stagger in from my bi-monthly big-box store run grouchier than usual — household shopping is right down there with bikini waxing on my list of enjoyable activities — when my husband, Peter, asks what's wrong.
"Mama doesn't like Santa Claus with pumpkins," Grace, 6, answers for me.
"What?" he asks, bewildered.
"Orange, black, red, and green. 'Frosty the Snowman' competing with 'The Monster Mash' — it's ugly, confusing, and just wrong," I sputter.
His expression changes only to deepen with bewilderment.
"You have retail issues," he replies as we carry in the bags.
He's right. I do have retail issues. But more aptly, I have seasonal issues. I feel like my kids go from "trick-or-treat" to "Santa, please bring me..." with a big leap-frog over the loveliest of holidays — Thanksgiving.
And as the world seems intent on sling-shotting us straight from October to December, I'm feeling like I need the grounding peace of gratitude more than ever to keep me sane.
I want a "Thanksgiving state of mind" — slow-roasting meals, big sides of comfort food, hospitality, family games, no gifts to buy or wrap, no grand decorations.
Getting ready for bed that night a book beckons to me from the shelf: ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE by Mary Jane Ryan. I've had the privilege of hearing Mary Jane speak and her words echo back to me, "Gratitude is a muscle and like any other, it has to be exercised and trained to be strong."
It seems my physical muscles and my spiritual muscles are in the same shape — soft.
I start reading and get inspired to begin a gratitude journal with my family. At least once a week — usually at Sunday dinner — Peter, Grace and I make an entry into the journal about something that happened during the week that we are truly grateful for. Luke, 2, participates via our interpretations — like Grace's hysterical portrayal of his love for "garbage trucks, baby frogs, and M&M's®."
It only has a few entries, but already this is the best book I've ever read — and I know it will become a family treasure.
And if you are as offended by "orange, black, red, and green" as much as I am, consider this quote from Thaddeus Golas, "Inside yourself or outside, you never have to change what you see, only the way you see it."
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I also believe that Thanksgiving is sorely passed over! One way we help remember to be thankful for what we have is by taking part in "Angel Tree Ministries". We purchase gifts for children whose parent(s) are in prison. (The gifts are not from us however, they are from the parent who is incarcerated.) Most of the families we shop for are in extreme need of clothing--and could care less about toys. But Angel Tree asks that we purchase one article of clothing and a fun item for each child. We try to find a child who is close in age to one of my three children, and they help me shop for a needy child. It sure makes my kids think about ALL that they have!Not Acceptable?
Wow I am not the only one that feels that way! I am so glad. I love Thanksgiving and agree with you we need to take the time to strengthen our Gratitude Muscle. I loved your idea of a Gratitude Journal and just got one yesterday for something else but its changing starting today! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the article and all your comments. Nice to have a support group out there and like all of you I too am finding my own way to deal with it. A HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!Not Acceptable?
Is it really any wonder in our "Me First" society that we want to jump from "give me lots of free candy" straight to "give me lots of free stuff" and skip the thankful part? I am not surprised, but I am utterly disappointed. Don't blame the retailers though, they are just following our lead.Not Acceptable?
Retailers just get stuff out on to the floor as it arrives to avoid a backroom problem. Being Christians really helps us in this area the Bible teaches that we are to be gracious and thankful ALWAYS of what God is doing in our lives. It's not just a one day thing for us and certainly not about the meal. My Mom & I were doing some t-day planning recently & really want to pare down the meal, to more of a regular supper.Not Acceptable?
I look forward to all the holidays. My goal has always been to have my christmas shopping done by halloween. That way I can relax and enjoy the reason for the season. I have a daughter in Iraq and packages have to be sent before Dec 4 so I can count on getting holiday decorations and presents to her early. I shop all year, save all year and celebrate all year. We have a granddaughter born on Christmas day so she gets a half year birthday in June. Make your own day. Let it be stress free. Budget for the day your time and money. Having a gratitude list also helps in every day life.
I just commented on my blog about this same issue - "The 57 Days of Christmas" - after I saw the city crews putting up wreaths on Main Street. It's definitely something we'll have to get used to - Christmas is profitable whether we like it or not!
My youngest daughter's birthday and our anniversary often fall on Thanksgiving and it is a struggle at times to separate the different celebrations, but makes us even more thankful.Not Acceptable?
Working in Retail for a craft store where you assemble Christmas Trees in June, it's always about the destination when it should be about the journey. We all need to slow down.Not Acceptable?
I love this idea, and I really appreciate this sentiment. This will definitely help me deal with my own "retail issues," stemming from the black and orange Halloween tree I saw decorated at the mall this weekend. First on my list of things to be grateful for: This article! :o)Not Acceptable?


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Scott Jehl joins Jeffrey Zeldman and Dan Benjamin to discuss the recent responsive resign of the Boston Globe, jQuery, the jQuery Mobile project, writing and speaking about web design, and his new book, Designing with Progressive Enhancement.
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The Phillies signed Chase Utley to a 7 year $85 million dollar extension.
What do you think of this deal? He's one of the best 2B in the game, production-wise, but he is already 28. 7 years is a long time, he might not be able to stick at 2B for that long.


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Assumption Women's Tennis Team Places Fourth in WGCDT
Newport, R.I. (September, 17) -- Assumption College place fourth in the Women's Grass Court Doubles Tournament on Saturday.
The Hounds best finish came in Flight B, Assumption College's Abby Blaisdell (Lewiston, Maine/Lewiston) and Erica Micciche (Framingham, Mass./Framingham), 8-4, were defeated by the Holy Cross pair of Carolyn Chandley and Emily Marr in the final.
In Flight C, the Hounds pair of Marissa Charles (Mystic, Conn./Saint Bernard) and Meghan Hall (Pembroke, Mass./Notre Dame) lost in the semi-final, after defeating a pair for Salve Regina in the quarters, 8-4.
In Flight A, an Assumption pair of Paige Gilet (Chelmsford, Mass./Chelmsford) and Christine Lyons (Holden, Mass/Worcester Academy) lost in the quarterfinals to Johnson & Wales.
The Hounds finished with seven points, good for fourth place out of seven teams.
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|People's Liberation Army Navy
The newly developed Type 039 Wuhan C- class submarines are also referred to as Song-class. The Song-class, produced at the Wuhan shipyard, is the most advanced submarine of domestic Chinese construction. It was first launched on 25 May 1994. The submarine is 75 meters long, and 8.4 meters wide, giving a length-breadth ratio of 8.9, about the same as that of the 035-type. The submarine is equipped with a seven-blade large slanted propeller and shock-absorbance for the main engine. The body of the submarine is water-drop shaped and it has a wrap-casing rudder. It is capable of launching Yingji 8 anti-vessel guided missiles from underwater. Seen from the color of the submarine's hull, it is already using damping tiles similar to those used on the "K"-class submarines. Overall, their shape is like that of Western submarines and their technology is equivalent to the international level of the early 1980s. They are a great advance on the Type 035.
Intended to replace the aging Ming-class submarines, at least two are already in service with two or three additional units under construction. Incorporating a German propulsion system and advanced hydrodynamic design, the Song-class is said to be as quiet as the American Los Angles nuclear submarines. But its overall performance is constrained by the use of 1980s technology, and the fact that the PLAN purchased the Russian Kilo-class submarines suggests that there are problems with the Song-class. Various upgrades to the Song are reported under development, and an improved version may have already entered service. It is believed that the first naval platform capable of submerged launching of cruise missiles will be the Song-class submarine.
Builder Wuhan SY Propulsion Diesel-electric Length 75 meters / 246 feet Beam 8.4 meters / 27.5 feet Draft feet Displacement ~ 2,250 tons submerged Endurance Speed 12 knots surfaced / 22 knots dived Crew 60 Armament YJ-8 missiles 6 21 inch torpedo tubes Construction First of the class launched in May 1994 and started sea trials in August 1995. Two units were in service as of 1997, and two or three additional units under construction. Additional construction of an improved variant was reportedly planned at two per year from 1998 with as many as nine additional improved units contemplated. This program has apparently slowed or been cancelled in favor of Russian-built submarines and continued production of the Ming-class.


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Like I said in a previous post it was going to take a TEAM effert to win the UF game, The guys played football alright ..... but hey didn't seem like they wanted the game ...the defense played good at times but also seemed to lack the aggresive talent that they normally apply. The offense played very good but...when they got into a scoring Position they seemed to get hurried or confused. And special teams really sucked especially the punting, and punt coverage. They gonna need a really big mean PILL to win this next round but they are capable of doing it if they really want the game. The Gators (like I said is probally the best team in the country at the moment) and they didn't beat us they just won the game. Even with all the mistakes I really think we should have won the game. So on the next round GET MEAN, and play like you REALLY WANT THE GAME. As the water Boy Said YOU CAN DO IT!
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By Deena CentofantiFox 2 NewsSOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- A glance at the five day forecast and many think with temperatures going from the fifties to the twenties, this wacky weather is going to make them sick.Can a rapidly changing temperature really do that? The short answer is no.It's a myth that big swings in temperature set you up for sickness. Doctors tell me it's a virus or bacteria to blame. However, it's a fact that changing weather can effect joint pain or migraines. The changing barometer can increase pressure and pain.We talked to Beaumont allergist Devang Doshi, who does say no matter what the temperature, this is a tough time of the year for many."It was not only influenza that was very active in the community, but several other viruses, and when people have other diseases like asthma and things, their respiratory symptoms tend to get much worse," he said.We can't control the weather, but you can control some of your risks for getting sick by getting about eight hours of sleep, washing your hands and reducing your stress.
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Drank on-tap at the Samuel Adams Brewery, Boston, MA
Served in a Samuel Adams tasting glass
Our tour guide described this beer as an experimental one-off that will not make it into the brewery's regular lineup of specialty offerings. As for the beer itself, it poured a near crystal clear, dark amber color and was topped by a tight, two-finger crop of bubbly, tan colored foam. The head had fantastic lasting strength and eventually faded to a thick cap. A patchy latticework of lacing coated the entire glass.
The nose was quite muted. The first thing I picked up were roasted chestnuts. A touch of malty sweetness was present as well. I might have detected hints of clove, but this was probably my imagination searching for some Belgian-like characteristics.
More of the same qualities appeared in the flavor profile. Again, roasted chestnuts dominated. Bit of caramel malt sweetness. Mild spice notes. Hints of earthy hops came through on the finish.
The mouthfeel was crisp and light with a lively, large bubbled effervescence.
I always love having the opportunity to sample experimental one-off beers during Sam Adams Brewery tours, but I definitely understand why this beer will not make it into production. This tasted more like an oddly smoky English-style amber ale than anything in the realm of Belgian-style beers.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
a fast and simple schlepper
7 comments:
- David J said...
A bit too trendy for my taste... I bet there's plenty of folk who'd get excited about this one though.
- October 31, 2012 at 10:23 PM
- slow rpm said...
G'day David J.
I must admit that the gold cranks and chain were guilding the lilly!
- November 2, 2012 at 1:21 PM
- BB said...
Looks fantastic, Ian. I like the position of your brake levers (which I hadn't noticed in the previous post). I would imagine it feels very stable and in control whilst braking. My single speed has the levers in the narrow space at the top of the bar either side of the stem which really doesn't give anything like the control I would like!
- November 4, 2012 at 11:23 AM
- David J said...
Guilding the Lilly! Ha! Nice one!
- November 6, 2012 at 2:13 AM
- slow rpm said...
BB: the levers are Tectro inverse and come from Velo Orange. I have them on 4 of my bikes as they are super comfy and quite elegant to boot.
David J: this bike is of no practical use at all other than cycling for the pure ,simple joy of it.
- November 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM
- Chandra said...
Lovely head badge!
Peace :)
- November 9, 2012 at 1:48 PM
- slow rpm said...
Thanks,Chandra. I particularly like the'Frenchness'of the Peugeot graphics as well.
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It has started to grow on me. Pun.
The overall length is still too short and so upsetting to me. For lots of reasons. Because I am ridiculous. Because hair is so weirdly personal, and I have had crazy long hair since I was 16, which I mean, I am 26 now so definitely it was time for a change, but such a big change is shocking.
AND AND AND I feel robbed because like my friend Alison mentioned in the comments, I DID want to do Locks of Love or something similar. I wasn't ready to take that huge inches plunge yet, so the idea was to do a trim now and a chop suey in the Spring, but this lady stole a whole 8 inches from me and it did no one any good. Least of all my face.
SO, this is not another sads post, I am seeing the silver lining of the 'do and namely it is this:
I have my hair in a pony tail 99% of the day painting furniture, playing with Gracie, cleaning the house, moving boxes, the occasional run, the hair is in a pony. NOW the pony looks fresh (if shrimpy) and the bangs give it some style and pizzaz. And I like that. It's a good thing.
I am eating biotin and prenatals like candy, and bathing in Horse Shampoo 10x a day. Thanks for the tips and emotional support, guys. For real.
And there is that smile. Caused mostly by your kindness. Frown turned upside down. So until it grows out I will just keep it in a pony.
Because even though I am faking the smile here, this is how short it is. Consider the side by side. And recall that we agreed to 3 inches off.
Marcia Marcia Marcia.
Liz is such a Jan.
Have a fantastic weekend. Don't get your hair cut. And don't be a Jan.


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Jets stun Texans on late Holmes TD
Santonio Holmes caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez with 10 seconds left, lifting the New York Jets to a stunning 30-27 comeback victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Jets' new stadium not providing home-field edge
Jets head coach Rex Ryan wishes the New Meadowlands Stadium would provide his team with the type of home-field advantage that opponents like the Patriots, Steelers and Colts enjoy.
Jets' Sanchez becoming all-around QB
With some help from experienced backup Mark Brunell, Jets starting QB Mark Sanchez has developed as a player, both with his on-field skills and off-field demeanor.
Jets elevate WR Turner, release DL Gilbert
The Jets have released DL Jarron Gilbert and signed WR Patrick Turner from their practice squad, giving the team more depth at a position of need.
Schaub returns to Texans practice
The Texans got good news Thursday when QB Matt Schaub returned to practice after being hospitalized on Tuesday night with a bursa sac injury in his right knee.
Week 11 power rankings
Santonio Holmes' overtime TD catch lifted the Jets to an NFL-best 7-2 record and into the revolving-door top spot in PFW's weekly power rankings.
Jets WR Holmes again comes through in the clutch
Santonio Holmes' 37-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in overtime was the latest in a stretch of late-game heroics for the wide receiver.
Jets-Browns recap notes
Here's a recap of the second half and overtime of Jets-Browns from a Cleveland perspective.
Sanchez-Holmes TD in OT gives Jets the win
Santonio Holmes scored on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez with 16 seconds left in overtime, giving the New York Jets a 26-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday for their eighth straight regular-season road win.
Jets-Browns first-half notes
Here are notes on the first half of Jets-Browns from a Cleveland perspective.
Jets-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening believes the Jets' defense will be the difference in their matchup at Cleveland.
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Can the Browns stop Jets RBs LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene?
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Oh, what fun it will be to watch Jets head coach Rex Ryan and Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan try to outsmart the other.
Greene set to emerge for Jets
Jets RB Shonn Greene seems to be coming on strong as the season wears on and soon could supplant LaDainian Tomlinoson as the team's featured back.
Sterger finally meets with NFL to discuss Favre allegations
Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger finally met with NFL officials in New York City Thursday regarding the ongoing investigation into alleged text and voice messages sent to her by Brett Favre.
Tebow plans to report for offseason workouts Monday with a "great attitude."||||||| He offered little insight into his feelings about the Jets signing quarterback David Garrard or about the rampant speculation that his time in New York might be ending after one disappointing and unproductive season.
The Jets are also hamstrung by the contract of Sanchez, who is coming off a miserable season but is guaranteed $8.25 million in 2013.||||||| He would cost the Jets a $17.1 million cap hit if they cut him.
Tebow won't be playing for his hometown team. The Jacksonville Jaguars made it clear Thursday that they have no plans to pursue the popular and polarizing New York Jets backup quarterback.||||||| The Jets are likely to release the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and Jacksonville native during the offseason, and many believed Tebow would land with the Jaguars. ESPN quoted a source who said it was a "virtual certainty" that Tebow would play in Jacksonville in 2013. But new general manager David Caldwell nixed that idea at his introductory news conference, saying, "I can't imagine a scenario in which he'll be a Jacksonville Jaguar - even if he's released."
Tebow and Mark Sanchez are both active as Greg McElroy's backups in the New York Jets' regular-season home finale against the San Diego Chargers.||||||| It is the first time all season that Rex Ryan has had all three of his quarterbacks active for a game. By having all three available, Ryan avoids having to designate either Sanchez or Tebow as the No. 2 quarterback Sunday.
Rex Ryan had higher expectations for the New York Jets' wildcat-style offense with Tebow, and says things haven't "panned out" the way he or the backup quarterback anticipated.||||||| Ryan would not go into detail Wednesday about why he chose Greg McElroy over Tebow to replace the struggling Mark Sanchez as the starting quarterback. He says it was his decision to go with the third-stringer, and didn't consult with any players before making the call Tuesday - other than to tell Sanchez after the Jets' 14-10 loss to Tennessee on Monday night that he was out as the starter.


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War was a longstanding subject of fascination for Kubrick. One project under consideration was a film set during the American Civil War, following Col. John S. Mosby who seeks justice after Custer hangs his men. A script was co-written by Kubrick and Civil War historian Shelby Foote, with a budget of $100 million (in today's dollars) being tossed around, and according to "Stanley Kubrick: A Biography," Gregory Peck was eyed as a potential lead. While that incarnation never happened, in August of last year it was announced that eOne was now tackling the material with plans to turn it into a TV movie, with a new screen adaptation by Brit screenwriter Stephen R. Clarke.
Around this time, the filmmaker also spent six months working with Marlon Brandon on the western "One-Eyed Jacks." He rewrote Sam Peckinpah's original script, and while he was planning to direct, Brando eventually took over to direct himself.
Meanwhile, in 1957, after seeing the comedic war movie "Operation Mad Ball," Kubrick and his producer James B. Harris liked it so much that they approached Ernie Kovacs with plans to reprise his character in a television series that would follow the commandant of a boy's school. Development was started, and the trio actually went to Black Fox Military Academy to meet with a real-life commandant. While by all accounts these initial meetings were a success, the project never came to life. Kubrick would later scratch the war/comedy itch with "Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb."
"I Stole 16 Million Dollars" AKA "God Fearing Man"
Based on the book "I Stole 16 Million Dollars," according to "Stanley Kubrick: A Biography" the project, now known as "God Fearing Man," is based on the true-story tale of Herbert Emerson Wilson, a priest who became the biggest bank robber in America in the early 20th century. Kubrick co-wrote the script with Jim Thompson ("Paths Of Glory," "The Killing"), and it was set up under Kirk Douglas' Bryna Productions banner but the actor passed on it. It was also offered to Cary Grant. However, it's another Kubrick project that's come back to life thanks to Stephen R. Clarke, and it's now being looked at as a potential miniseries.
"The Burning Secret"/"Natural Child"
With MGM initially turning down "Paths Of Glory," Kubrick decided to tackle another MGM property, "The Burning Secret." According to "Stanley Kubrick: Visual Poet 1928-1999," the filmmaker was excited as it was based on a book by Stefan Zweig, who penned the story that inspired "Letter From an Unknown Woman," directed by Max Ophuls, a helmer Kubrick admired. He worked on the screenplay with author Calder Winningham. According to "The Wolf At The Door: Stanley Kubrick, History & Holocaust," the story centered on a baron visiting a spa in the mountains, who sets out to seduce a woman, and befriends her son in the process.
Kubrick also apparently wanted to adapt Winningham's 1952 book "Natural Child," about " two young men and two young women living the bohemian lifestyle of the time." The sexuality of both stories was apparently deemed unlikely to pass the Production Code of the time, and they weren't developed further. However, in 1988, "Burning Secret" would be brought to the big screen in a separate adaptation by director Andrew Birkin.
KUBRICK | December 24, 2013 8:04 AM
âI Stole 16 Million Dollarsâ AKA âGod Fearing Manâ- both the projects are different. I stole 16 million dollars is based on 1930s bank robber Willie Sutton and God fearing man on Herbert Emerson Wilson.
David Kelly | March 28, 2013 12:13 AM
You guys call Brando "Marlon Brandon"??? Come on, man...
sliptrod | March 19, 2013 5:47 PM
I love it when directors rush to wear the "I'm not Kubrick" sign. So attractive.
Jeff | March 5, 2013 9:09 AM
There's a reason why this is my favorite movie blog. Thanks, Playlist.
DeLarge | March 5, 2013 1:37 AM
Unless you get someone extremely talented, like Paul Thomas Anderson attached to a Kubrick unfinished project, they will all turn out average in a best case scenario. It´s too bad Napoleon is getting the Spielberg treatment.
Alphabet | March 4, 2013 6:11 PM
Pg 4 mentions the seemingly nonexistent book "Stanley Kubrick: An Autobiography" (Kubrick didn't write an autobiography).
Pg 5 gets the full title of "Dr. Strangelove" wrong.
C'mon guys.
DG | March 4, 2013 3:47 PM
I read there was a draft of AI at one point in which Jiggolo Joe was the main character, not sure where though. I hope they get someone good to direct Napolean, at least for the Egypt sections. Apparently there was some pretty cool phantasmagoric/creepy shit that went on with Napoleans men and the pyramids
Fitzcarraldont | March 4, 2013 2:48 PM
Good article. There's a valid reason each of these projects was scuttled â Napoleon being the exception. As it stands Kubrick's oeuvre is perfect. He wisely jettisoned the weaklings.
PcChongor | March 4, 2013 2:07 PM
Wish I could remember the name of the title, but in "The Kubrick Archives," Jan Harlan makes note of a particular Viking epic that Kubrick considered to be one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. He toyed with the idea of adapting it himself, but figured the budget of such a film would always preclude him from making it.
Also of note, the version of "All The King's Men" Kubrick was interested in making wasn't the Robert Warren Penn version of 1949 fame, but rather, it was Robert Marshall's nonfiction account of MI6's attempted sabotage of the SOE's efforts during WW2, which ended in the deaths of a number of undercover operatives.
"The more you know!"
Chris | March 4, 2013 2:02 PM
Could you guys do a "Lost and Unmade Projects" series? I think it would be interesting with directors like Dennis Hopper or John Cassavetes?


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1. Overseas Swag
First of all, if you look at hip-hop today, people try to follow a certain trend. Looking at it from the outside, especially with a European perspective, I see a lot of artists and producers working on music that sounds alike. We try to make music that sounds different. It's the way that we tackle the music, it's the way we handle the music, it's the fact that we're just not using samples and presets on keyboards. We like to play our own instruments. We like to challenge ourselves lyrically. We're trying to go back into storytelling. Having content and messages in the music is our goal. This is why I believe people should really get acquainted with our music.
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Another big reason is because the music is accessible to many. We don't try to follow a trend. Our inspiration comes from punk rock, jazz, soul and we've taken all of those elements, mixed them together to create something new. Especially when it comes to me, my passion is soundtracks. When you listen to the music, the way we arrange it, it's very soundtrack-like. We have melodies. This is what we build our music on. It's the melody. It's why I think a lot of people can identify themselves with the music because you don't have to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate the music. It's just music. Obviously we rap on our music but if you take away the raps, you just have music. I think a lot of people can find themselves into that music.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Deemed as the coldest winter in over 40 years, Toyota Motor Sales, USA,through its "Toyota Walk In My Boots" community outreach project and Chicago Auto Show activities, is stepping in to help area low-income families by providing new insulated boots to more than 100 families of The Salvation Army Temple Corps Community Center located in the Near West Side of Chicago. Often low-income families do not have adequate clothing to fight the cold elements of a Chicago winter. While many programs offer winter coat giveaways, a person's feet are often left vulnerable to freezing temperatures and even frostbite. With this donation, many families will be shielded from the cold. In addition, Toyota plans to give a $15,000 donation to The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division enabling them to continue to provide support for families in times of crisis.
The Chicago Temple Corps is The Salvation Army's oldest continuous ministry in Chicago since 1886. The Salvation Army Temple Corps Community Center, servicing the Near West Side, where 48% of the residents make less than $15,000 a year and unemployment is hovering around 40%, provides Social Services and Emergency Assistance (utility and rent assistance; food certificates; car fare for variable appointments; and funds for emergency lodging), as well as a Food Pantry. The center also provides tutoring for high school students, youth character building and leadership development programs. A monthly Community Legal Service Clinic and year-round Pastoral Counseling are also provided.
Saturday, February 8, 2014; Media check-in, 11:15 a.m.; Press Conference, 11:30 a.m. MEDIA EVENT/PHOTO OP – "Toyota Walk In My Boots" Community Outreach Project includes winter boot distribution to select TSA Temple Corps Center families; and a $15,000 donation presentation from Toyota Motor Sales, USA to The Salvation Army of Chicago Metropolitan Division
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To say "Passengers" has been in the works for years is no exaggeration. Since at least 2010 it has been brewing, with Keanu Reeves—who first commissioned the script from Jon Spaihts after reading his 2007 Black List entry "Shadow 19"—attached, going through a couple iterations, without much success. But steam seems to be building now. Earlier this year, "Game Of Thrones" and "Boardwalk Empire" helmer Brian Kirk signed on to direct, with Reese Witherspoon joining not longer after. Now there's a casting switcheroo, but nothing that should hold things up.
Rachel McAdams has replaced Witherspoon on the movie, with the actress forced to bow out due to scheduling conflicts. But the movie presses on, with the sci-fi tale centering on a passenger on a spaceship making a centuries-long journey to another planet, who is woken up, accidentally and irreversibly, by a computer glitch, 90 years too early. Faced with the prospect of living the rest of his life, and dying, alone on the ship, he decides to wake up a beautiful fellow passenger. And from there, a pretty distinct love story unfolds.
Production will begin early next year in Germany, with The Weinstein Company already signed up to distribute the picture. It certainly sounds like a pretty great piece of sci-fi, so color us curious, and hopefully Reeves and McAdams have the magic to make it work. [Deadline]
critic | January 12, 2014 3:06 AM
Awful. Another boring time travelling movie
MovieGeek | October 26, 2013 10:36 PM
also no wow effect for adams
Effie | October 26, 2013 11:14 AM
So it's basically Last Man Standing in space? She does/doesn't like him, hence the drama? Yawn.
s56e4f1av2c | October 25, 2013 7:14 PM
"To say "Passengers" has been in the works for years is no exaggeration. Since at least 2010 it has been brewing"
wow. a movie that's been in development for 3 years. never heard of that. maybe 'brewing' isn't the same as development, though. that could be.
BEF | October 25, 2013 6:25 PM
Solaris level concept .... I like the idea.
Lenny | October 25, 2013 5:41 PM
Anytime Witherspoon is replaced is a good thing.


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Mahurat ni Pol, as its name suggests, is the maiden pol of the city. Jains settled down there some time in the second half of the 15th century.
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The initial `shock and awe' mass arrests seems to be bottoming out if the graph by Shiunghan here is showing correctly below. Current total arrests: 115; Still under detention: 30. No stats for those called up by police to give statements-some repeatedly.
Archive for July 1st, 2011
Bersih arrests tapering off?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Rot in Malaysian election system#1: campaigning civil servants!(updated)
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
When the Election Commission chief Tan Sri Abdul Aziz briefed the Returning Officers for the 10th Sarawak State Elections a major point he emphasised was the need to appear neutral when dealing with politicians who are visiting for campaigning purposes. Since the RO are often SAO(Senior Assistant Officer) or DO(District Officer) in the government structure they will have to welcome the VIP who are their superiors. The advice from the EC chief was: just shake hand with the VIP and then leave the rest to your assistant. You should not be seen to be accompanying the politicians when he goes campaigning. Yet this rule is violated almost in all the constituencies in the Sarawak state elections-including even by the Sarawak State Secretary, Morshidi bin Abdul Ghani, who was spotted by the Star paper for accompanying the Chief Minister after the dissolution of the State Assmbly in most of his campaign tours around Sarawak! Teachers are often mobilised by the Minister of Education Muhyiddin Yassin, from the Federal government to attend campaign functions addressed by him.
Can Malaysian politics emulate Thailand's Yellow vs Red shirts split?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There are people who are misguided enough to think that the popularity of Red shirt Thanksin faction can be replicated in Malaysia to extend UMNO/BN's rule of over half a century. This is due to their ignorance on the vastly different urbanisation levels of the 2 countries:
Thailand's urbanisation : 33% (2008)
Malaysia's urbanisation: 70%(2008)
Thus the population distribution between urban and rural areas for the 2 neighbouring countries are almost mirror image of each other: Malaysia has only 30% of rural population whereas Thailand has slightly more than 30% urban population!
Implications: the method to stay popular politically by relying on adopting populist policies to buy rural voters has its limit in Malaysia whereas it still has a long way to go in Thailand.
Police's performance in Penang-a template for KL?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
There police has surprisingly put up an almost model performance in handling the protest march by UMNO Youth and Perkasa today in Penang. Features: the police allowed 2 hours of unhindered march through the city by almost 300 marchers. No one was asked for any permit. During the march there was minimum presence of police-not even traffic police. There were 4-5 police assigned to block the marchers-even that was done more or less symbolically-not to stop them. 8 persons were arrested not so much for marching but for trying to enter KOMATR by force. In fact one of them Ezam Mohd Nor turned himself in to augment the number of arrested persons, after the event. Police only concentrate at KOMTAR to safeguard the administrative centre of the state government. Even when the marchers stopped traffic on the busy Penang Bridge only a few police and a few bridge management personnel came to monitor the situation. Even after 3 journalists were intimidated up to the point of being punched, there was no one arrested at the march.A sign of `tolerance'?
Sarawak police want to follow Penisular police in suppressing Bersih rally-but there are objections from Sarawak
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Police should help to make Bersih 2 rally orderly — PKR Lanang chiarman
Posted on July 1, 2011, Friday
SIBU: The chairman of PKR Lanang Division George Chen suggests that the police should help to ensure that the planned Bersih 2 rally on July 9 in Kuala Lumpur will be a peaceful one rather than stopping the people from taking part.
He said the rally should be allowed to go on as a platform for the people to seek justice and fairness in the coming general election.
Najib want people to follow laws-what laws?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Najib has been reported to say that people must follow the laws and adhere to lawful channels to submit their complaints. But what laws is he talking about? Firstly the police which has been complained for slow action on crimes suddenly become super-alert to arrest anyone wearing the Bersih t-shirt. 115 people had been nabbed so far. If it were 115 criminals that would have earned accolades from the tax-payers. But the police go after people who want the government to enforce anti-corruption and anti-election offenses laws on the big time law breakers. Before the ruling party bother to follow the laws made by themselves they actually send the police like attack dogs to get people to follow what is nothing more than their whimsical, capricious pronouncements! Follow the police is definitely not the same as follow the laws-noting that every year crooked cops make up a notable chunks of crooks sent to the court!
Suppression of Bersih free election campaign condemned!(partial list of detainees appended-total arrested: 115)
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Many local and international condemnations rain down on the BN government which try to supppress Bersih's campaign for free elections:
from Suaram:
URGENT APPEAL: 1 July 2011
SUARAM condemns the on-going campaign of intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders by United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) linked organisations and individuals. In the space of less than a week, more than 100 individuals have either been arrested or 'detained for questioning', peaceful gatherings have been dispersed, yellow t-shirts have been 'outlawed', and threats of violence have been uttered; all because the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) has called for a mass rally on 9 July to demand electoral reforms. This intimidation campaign appears to have the tacit approval of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) government, as seen in incidents where the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) allowed thugs to intimidate and harass peaceful gatherings.
Bersih Updates: politicking hijack electoral reform agenda!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There are a lot of politicking going on which distracted the demands of the Bersih Rally. Some updates here can clarify it:
* Penang police try to stop PAS meeting on Bersih in Kepala Batas which attracted about 1000 attendants; no arrests; earlier the state government was forced to cancel 2 briefing by the state government on Bersih because the state police chief obtained court order to stop the meetings;
*UMNO youth and PERKASA held demonstrations on the street and try to forcibly enter KOMTAR; 6 persons arrested; PERKASA threaten to hold gathering in Penang bridge on July 9th to block traffic; This is a illogical argument since a gethering need not block traffic-PERKASA is simply trying to impose its will on the others; violent logic expose violent intention that exploit the police' s reluctance to act on them;
Police permit violate Constitutional guarantee of freedom of assembly!
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It is time like this that you may need a Constitutional Court-as available in Indonesia to clarify the position of the laws in relation to the Constitution-the supreme law of the land.
Permits for assembly unconstitutional, says lawyer
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Scandalous: PM Department employ BN's constituency coordinators with Assemblyman/MP pays!
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Perak DAP MP Nga Kok Ming obtained a reply from the Parliament which exposed how the PM department employ failed candidates from BN side as Constituency Coordinator paid with Assemblyman or MP pays ie State constituency coordinator get paid Rm4000.00/month while PArliamentary Coordinator get RM6000.00. These BN coordinators are even appointed by the EC-which undermine its claim to be non-partisan!
The above issue exposed the BN's abuse of government/public fund to do its party work. It was started after the 2008 big election loses by BN and put under the Implementation Coordination Unit under the blaoted PM Department. The PM Department attracted some attacks lately due to its bloated budget and personnel-running up to Rm12bil, employing over 43 544 personnel! The existence of these BN constituency coordinators had been admited by Gerakan's Teng Hock Nanin an interview with a blog. The news come from Merdeka Review.


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Reader John sent in an email about Baltimore sports reporter Amber Theoharis, and I had to check her out on the net. Here is her bio from 105.7 WHFS in Baltimore and some pictures that I was able to find.
AMBER THEOHARIS was a sports anchor/reporter on FOX45 for over two years. Prior to joining the FOX45 team, Amber worked in Columbus , Ohio at the ABC and FOX affiliate stations as sports anchor/reporter. Prior to Columbus , Amber worked in the largest television market in the US , New York City for WNBC-TV. Her experience there includes live coverage of the 2003 blackout from the WNBC helicopter. She also worked as a freelance sports anchor and host at College Sports Television (CSTV) where she covered the 2003 World Series and the NBA Draft. Amber began her career behind the scenes down the road from Baltimore at WJLA-TV in Washington , D.C.
Amber has also held on-air positions at WBOC-TV in Salisbury , MD and News 12 Long Island in New York . A native of Middletown , Maryland , Amber earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Maryland . She's a hardcore "Terrapin" fan and is thrilled to be back in her hometown covering her favorite teams and hosting her show The "A" List on Baltimore's FM Talk – 1057 WHFS!
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I dont know if there is a thread already about homemade stuff. I searched and did not find it. If you have made anything homemade for photography, post it here a long with description how you did it. Let me start:
Reflective insulation $16 USD (25 ft long, you can make other handheld reflector)
A bag of nut fly 1/4" dia. thread $1 USD
Washer $0.09
Just use your sturdy tripod to hold it. Punch a hole on the reflector and use the washer and the nut to screw it to your tripod. Make sure you make the reflector long enough so you can put the end underneath one leg. Then you can change the height of the legs to get different angles.
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Buck's Macro Flash Bracket Project
A while back, I got a Sigma 180mm macro lens that will finally do true 1:1 macros, and ran into the problem of needing more light in order to get the most optimum settings I could squeeze out of it. I've since worked out that the sharpest aperture to use and still get a lot of DOF for macros is f/22, but in the meantime, I wanted to be able to stop it down to the full f/32 with an ISO of 100 and a shutter speed of 1/250 (fastest shutter sync on my Canon 40D) as a goal. That's as deep as I could have to go, but even at less than that, I'm gonna need more light - no two ways about it. So, I got determined to deal with it head on.
First I looked at ring flashes. Commonly used and apparently adequate, I read as much as I could in the way of reviews. What I found is that if I was going to get a ring flash for macro work, I should get the Canon MT-24EX, a twin light wonder that is very versatile and doesn't have the common problem with ring flashes: Flat light. Here's a photo of it:
Turns out the thing's about $650.00 new. Okay, so I go to EBay... Incredibly, there are people there bidding up to $850.00 on used ones! WTF???!!! Okay, I want one, but not THAT bad!
Still, I'm now convinced that the two lights mounted in such a way that they can be repositioned in a versatile way is a great idea. Hmmm... I could get a 2nd Canon 580 EX II for about $320.00 and that would be even MORE versatile because I could use it for more than just macro shooting (I've been reading the Strobist blog lately too.) Well, there's TWO good reasons to get a 2nd flash, so I go ahead and order it. I figure I can work out SOME way to mount them later...
Back to digging around on the internet for bracket ideas to hold my 2 flashes, I found this really cool bracket setup:
Those are Wimberley Flash Brackets. VERY cool, very versatile, very efficient, very excellent. Also, VERY expensive @ $169.00 each, and I'll need 2, plus a new Arca Swiss type mount ($85), plus shipping, handling, tax - I figure it'll run me about $500 altogether, which is just plain more than I want to spend on just the bracket to hold my two flashes.
Okay, I go with plan B, and I'm off to the nearest Home Depot...
After having a look through the hardware, I come up with a plan, buy a few parts, and have a go at it...
What I came up with is this:
That's one "T" strap, two spring clamps, two 1/4"X 3/4" bolts, two 1/4" fender washers and two 1/4" wing-nuts.
Total cost: $8.51 (plus tax). That's WAY closer to what I wanted to spend!
The clamps have holes in the handles, hidden under the orange plastic grips. I simply pulled one grip off each to expose the holes, and I had a way to bolt them to the T strap as shown.
I bent the T strap as shown because it allows me to gain versatility in positioning the spring clamps and, thus, the flashes.
Here's a closer look at the assembly of spring clamp to T strap. Not much to it.
When I bent the T strap, I made sure that the result would clear the lens. I didn't want to mar it in any way during use. I've since replaced the 1/4"X 3/4" bolts with shorter 1/2" long ones, and replaced the wing-nuts with simple hex nuts to trim the whole thing down. The wing-nuts simply weren't as useful or needed as I thought they'd be. Bolted tightly, it won't move at all on it's own, but with a little pressure, I can still twist the assembly by hand to reposition as needed.
Next, I position the mounting hole on the newly completed Macro Flash Bracket (MFB) over the lens' mounting plate.
I used a spare tripod head quick release plate to clamp it down which also serves the purpose of giving me a way to mount the whole thing onto my tripod.
Next, I clamped the flash holders of the Y adapter flash wiring harness into place. These spring clamps hold them GREAT! No slipping at all! They are INCREDIBLY strong!
So, here's the whole assembly, mounted on the lens and ready to go onto the tripod and have the flashes placed and positioned for firing.
Mounted on the tripod, with everything nice and tight, I made sure to leave enough clearance associated with the clamps for the flashes to mount nicely and not to pinch the wires.
Finally, I place the flashes and lock them in place. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the whole rig with camera, lens and flashes is balanced fairly well at the lens' mounting plate.
Between the twisting and turning capabilities of the flashes themselves, and the twistable versatility of the clamps because of the way they're attached to the bracket, I've got a LOT of ways I can arrange these, just what I'd hoped for! I can see that it wouldn't take much to bolt on an extension bracket to the T strap either, should I find a need to do so. Of course, that would cost me another 3 or 4 bucks maybe! 8)
I played with it hand-held quite a bit before I decided to shoot these photos and document the whole thing. It all stayed tight and right for me - a very workable system. And at under $10, I'm VERY happy! It's been about 2 years now, and it still works just like the day I completed it, and I use it a LOT, and not just for macros.
Just a look at it from another angle. I've got Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce diffusers on there right now, and they help a lot, but I'll get some polarized film to work with soon - I've read that's much better for cutting glare and shiny flash-back (makes sense).
One last look from another angle, showing how easy it is to get to the controls.
This is really just a starting point for me, and I fully expect that it'll evolve as I modify it over time. Still, I think it's a pretty good starting point, and the best thing that I've learned here is that the inexpensive but effective "T" strap works great as a "base" platform to work with and build on, which is a good tip for other kinds of DIY projects well beyond photo gear, I think.
Okay, so after some initial technical tests, I headed out to the field for the real deal, and here's the first field test shot using my new MFB:
This test photo of a bee working in a field of clover was shot hand-held at ISO 100, shutter speed 1/250 (flash sync), aperture f/22, both flashes set to auto TTL. No crop was made on this test shot, just a slight curve adjustment, resized to 800px wide, then typical USM. I usually strip out the EXIF info to make my online files lean, but I've left it intact on this one, in case you want to check it out.
First, I confess that, strictly speaking and being perhaps over-critical, the composition itself is nothing to brag about, with the bee centered and the clover flower behind it competing for attention - it would have been much better had I isolated the bee working a single clover with that nice, green OOF background behind it and positioned to the right of the frame; some things for me to keep in mind for future shots of this nature.
Having acknowledged that, for my test purposes, this will work just fine to analyze the performance of my new lighting rig. There are some shiny bits in there on the reflective surfaces of the bee, and hopefully my future experiments with polarized film will help tame stuff like that. The depth of field looks pretty good at f/22, I've got good, sharp detail at a shutter speed of 1/250th of a second even though it's hand-held, clarity is optimum at ISO 100 with no noise to speak of, and the lighting is quite nice I think, with diffused light and shadow providing a sense of depth to the image, and good color and white balance provided by the twin 580 EX II flashes.
Overall, I'd say it's a success, and I'm very happy with my new sub-$10 MFB and the results!
So now, there's just one thing left to do - make it pretty! And here it is with the shorter bolts, no wing-nuts, and nice black finish:
DIY Gimbal Head
For most of my photography, I use a ball head on top of my tripod, and it works great. But when I put my really big lenses on it, the thing gets WAY top-heavy and harder to manage. It's center of gravity is below the lens/camera, so the whole camera and lens wants to flop over, and if you're not careful, it'll do just that - sometimes HARD. I've pinched a finger on occasion when I've neglected to tighten the ball again after shooting in 'freestyle' mode.
The answer is a Gimbal style mount. That allows the photographer to put the center of gravity above the camera, so that it's hanging in a balanced position. The problem is that they cost a small fortune, especially for a really good one, and if I'm going to spend a couple or few hundred on the thing, I'd just as soon spend a bit more and get a better one.
Well, as much as I want one, I just can't really afford it right now. Plus, there's the fun of seeing if I can make something myself that works to meet my needs. So, off I go again with an idea in my head, gathering up pieces of scrap metal and a couple of old bearings...
A couple hours of cutting, grinding, welding and bolting later, I have the basic concept fleshed out and give it a test:
Yeah, it's ugly, but it works pretty well. I get some ideas for improvement from there, and make some modifications. When I've finished that, I grind down any sharp edges, as well as some of the worst welding boogers, then hang the pieces and give it a paint job:
Several coats later, after letting each one dry first, I let it cure overnight. Today I assemble it together and give it a test run:
One of the modifications was this assembly that allows me to set up where the center of gravity is, by moving it up or down and locking it into place. I figure that will come in handy later, when using different lenses, stacking on lights, or whatever twisted thing I come up with next.
Another mod was this slotted base plate, so that I can achieve the best balancing point with each lens/camera combination:
A mistake I made and rectified: The base plate that the camera and lens sits on wasn't directly over the tripod anymore. It was an easy fix.
Here's a few low budget cam shots of the rig with my 100-400mm lens on it, fully extended:
Angled to show positioning ability and slotted bars for balance adjustments:
And to wrap it up, here's a couple of short vids of it in action:
Yeah, I didn't bother to put on a suit and tie for that. That's my cutting/grinding/welding/crazy old man at work in the barn look.
Bottom line: It works, and it works well. Total cost: Maybe a dollar's worth of weld wire, a quarter can of spray paint, and my time. I'm REAL happy with it!
IR trigger / timing circuit
Here's a shot of a test with two strobes (upper left and right) fired by the circuit.
When I break the IR beam with the Sharpie (or anything else), the trigger fires, delayed by an adjustable amount of time, up to one second.
The photo itself was taken by holding the camera with my other hand only - no other support at all, during a two second long exposure (EXIF included for those interested). Even with the very long shutter time, It's not blurry at all because it was in a darkened room and a tight aperture, so without the strobes it would have just been a picture of black nothing.
The strobes were each set to just 1/128th power, for
lightning-fast exposure, which was one of the major points of building the circuit - no flash sync requirement with the camera itself. The other was to get a precise adjustable delay time between trigger and fire that I can control.
Now for the platform and liquid drop delivery system.
The platform is a paint-stirring stick found in the barn with a metal "L" bracket glued on so I can temp clamp it to the light stand with the orange-grip clamp. I cut a hole in the stick to let the drops pass through.
Two clothespins glued to it allow me to reposition the IR LEDs as needed or remove and use them completely apart from this rig in other applications.
It can be powered from a 9v battery or a power supply. I'm using the power supply and the battery option is just a backup option.
The liquid drop delivery is done with this child's medicine dropper. I get no drips until I decide I'm ready for it. Then a little squeeze, and I have the control I want when I want it. It's held in place by a re-purposed wire coat hangar.
I've attached it to one of my photo light stands, which lets me adjust it up and down to fine tune the time it takes between when the drop passes between the IR LEDs and the time it hits the target, in addition to the electronic time control.
More photos from it here: Milk Drops
Apparatus for making light orbs
LED lights, batteries, wire, tape, hot glue, fishing poles and a bearing to make a spinner with lights on the ends allows me to make stuff like this:
Snoots, reflectors, scrims, gobos, etc
I've got a pile of this stuff made from various objects and materials re-purposed. A couple of my favorites are:
Large portable scrim system made from PVC pipe and various fittings for getting different angles, 3-ways, etc, and rip-stop nylon sheeting. Can be configured into endless sizes and shapes for sculpting light, from about 2' x 2' to about 10' x 10'.
A telescopic snoot that lets me change the coverage area without changing out to longer or shorter snoots.
Flash filter holders that allow me to change out filters fast - no tape or velcro or anything like that on them - they simply drop into a clear DIY "wallet" in front of the flash.
Grids made from black corrogated plastic sign stock.
A battery holder box with two sides marked red and green respectively, for keeping track of which rechargeable batts are ready and which need to be recharged.
I'd post photos of them, but I'm currently on the road, and they're back at the house.
That's all I can think of right now...Your honest C&C is always welcome and appreciated. For those with such interests: My Gear
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LOL, way better than the crap I've made.
Usually just little light modifiers and stuff like that.
Not really a homemade thing, but a simple little mod I did was to glue some velcro to the back of my remote, and glue the other half to one of my tripod legs.
The remote just hanging from the camera between shots always bugged me. Now I have somewhere to put it.
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I'm a DIY guy and I am always looking for the next project and I think I have found it, a gimbal head like the one Buckster made.
Now to show some of the things I've made in the last year.
Modded Flashes
I added a 1/8" phone jack to my Nikon SB-600s and Quantaray PZ1-DSZs so I can trigger them with my Cybersyncs.
Beauty Dish
Made a beauty dish out of a 15" plastic punch bowl.
But I broke it before I got to use it.
Tilt/Shift Lenses
I made two T/S lenses from a 50mm and a 75mm Zenza Bronica lenses.
I used a shock boot, a M42 macro Extension tube and a M42 to Nikon F adapter.
and this are images I took with both lenses
I spent a total of $90 on both lenses.René G. Garcia
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Stand absolved behind your electric chair. Dance.
Well, it's the last post of 2006, so I'd thought I'd do the British magazine thing and take a look back at the Heroes and Villains of 2006... are you tired of the lists yet? Last one. For awhile. I promise.
05. Geoff Emerick
I might seem some 30 - 40 years late in bestowing this accolade being as that the guy who engineered the likes of Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the White Album and Abbey Road amongst scores of other great artists may have all his biggest glories behind him, but his memoir of recording the boys, Here There and Everywhere did two amazing things this year: gave fans and anyone with a passing interest alike backstage access to the making of some of the greatest music ever recorded, and gave fans a reason to buy YET ANOTHER Beatles book. It's so good, in fact, it should be one of the only Beatles books you ever need to own.
04. Paul Weller
Nothing new this year, apart from a live album, a so/so single and the announcement that we'll all be fortunate enough to have YET ANOTHER career retrospective, but Weller took home the 2006 Outstanding Contribution to British Music Award at the start of the year, and celebrated it in January by torpedoing past recipients and other Brit nominees at the suggestion that he might want to do a duet with James Blunt to celebrate:
On James Blunt
"I'd rather eat my own sh*t than duet with him."
On Bob Geldof
"Bob Geldof. What'd he win it for? Can't be for his music, man. I mean, if it's for his charity work in Africa then you can't knock it, but Boomtown Rats, f*ck off."
On Bono
"The whole thing of Bono becoming the Pope - what the f*ck's all that about? Pseudo-American rubbish."
On Sting
"F*cking horrible man. Not my cup of tea at all. F*cking rubbish. No edge, no attitude, no nothing."
On David Bowie
"Wrong! I like about three records of his. The rest of it's pish."
Couldn't have said it better myself, mate.
03. Aaron Sorkin
Sure, we all continued to watch The West Wing after he left, but only because we'd grown so attached to the characters. We missed the humor, and every Sorkin-less episode had drama turned up to 11 where comic relief would usually step in, meaning a formidable heart attack for the viewer at every commercial break, but by God's good grace, he returns to NBC with Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, the best new show on television, a great reason to continue watching Bradley Whitford and the best role I've seen Matthew Perry in. Kudos.
02. Chicago Cubs
Sure, they were again decimated by injuries and finished with the worst record in the National League, but no sweeter moment in baseball came this season than when Michael Barrett punched A.J. Pierzynski right in the face. Cubs fans everywhere are speculative about the money they've spent in the past few months to acquire Alfonso Soriano, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis in addition to retaining the likes of Aramis Ramirez - especially as every true Cub fan knows it's going to be millions of dollars for weeks-months on the DL, but... at least it shows they're trying. I'm excited for April already.
01. Kula Shaker
Maybe I'm biased with my non-sexual crush and all, but no better news befell my ears this year than the news that Kula Shaker had reformed, released an iTunes exclusive EP of new material (all of which rocked) and were hard at work on their third studio album. British TV recently did a special on the band's career/Crispian's muses, which some AWESOME soul has upped the entirety of to YouTube. I reccommend watching, because besides being a great interview with the object of my non-sexual desire, FOUR new songs are featured! Something big to look forward to in '07, though all fans know that "Crispian time" will probably mean the album's out by 2012.
Part I // Part II // Part III // Part IV // Part V // Part VI // Part VII
05. Time Magazine
Surely the easiest cop out of the year in naming it's person of the year as YOU -- more due could've been given to the nerds (God bless them) who launched YouTube and the like -- Time decided instead to massage our own collective self-esteem a bit, despite the fact that in a year when the vice president shot a man and the president subverted almost every turn in the Bill of Rights in turning Iraq into even more of a debacle, WE only speculated about how nice it would be to impeach him, and as of December 29, all still lazily agree that two more years of this sh*t can't be THAT bad... can it?
[Ed. note - sorry, I promise that's the most political I'll ever get here]
04. Noel Gallagher
I despise blatant hypocrisy, and being a huge, huge Oasis fan it pains me to say this, but the guy reverted on two of his biggest stands this year. I'll never be able to watch the end of the Live Forever documentary again when Noel talks about how Oasis will never sell out, because I know I'll turn the DVD off and see AT&T using "All Around the World," and after years of professing how there'd never be a greatest hits OR best of until it was "done and dusted," the Stop the Clocks retrospective was released November 21. Bastard. However, he did do a badass acoustic tour to promote the album and this and this alone is enough to make me forgive and forget.
03. Gnarls Barkley
While I can respect them for covering the Doors' "Who Scared You" (big time cool points), the fact of the matter is that "Crazy" was the most overplayed and terribly, terribly overrated song of the year. Are they as bad as any of the other forced pop confectionaries that were launched into our soundsystems this year? Well, there were worse, but every year one song gets played too much, and this was it. The fact of the matter is I'd rather listen to Lily Allen. And would do so happily.
02. Lou Diamond Phillips
Every year this guy gives me a new reason to add to my already incalculable hatred for him.
01. Britney Spears
I never liked her in the first place, but the whole divorce-that-everyone-saw-coming has blown up in her face (and hopefully to a point of no return), as she decided to celebrate her newfound freedom by partying with Paris Hilton to all hours of the night and showing her lady parts to paparazzo to a nauseating degree, all the while seemingly forgetful of the fact that she has two young children at home. Good mom.
So there you have it, the good and the bad by my guesstimation, which I guess means that 2006 wasn't really too bad after all. Here's a New Year's Prayer for you all:
Jeff Buckley - New Year's Prayer
Taken from Jeff's sessions in Memphis with Tom Verlaine that were to comprise the follow up to Grace, fair evidence has been given that Jeff was going to scrap all of it and start over (as he was prone to do). He never got the chance though, drowning in the Mississippi River in 1997 and leaving behind only these remnants for the 2nd album. Needless to say, this is a pretty amazing Eastern-influenced track and appeared on the posthumous compilation Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk. Feel no shame for what you are, people.
See you next year.


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Good job New York!
I'm sure you've heard on the news, but New York is now the latest and largest state to legalize gay marriage! Woohoo! I cant wait to start receiving some rad same-sex weddings from my home state! In fact, I've got 1 coming up this afternoon….how convenient!
+ In honor of the good news, Unusually Fine is offering free engagement sessions for any couples that donate a minimum of $400 to Freedomtomarry.org this month! Lets keep the momentum going so we can have the whole country on board!
+ Robin Roemer is giving away a wedding photography package worth $4000 to one lucky gay or lesbian couple getting married in 2011 or 2012! Check out the details on her blog.
+ Photomuse is giving away free wedding photography to a same sex couple getting married in NYC up to 2 months after the law goes into effect. All the details can be found on their blog.
Know of any other deals going on in celebration of the law passing? Leave it in the comments!
[image from Michael George Photography]
8 Comments to "Good job New York!"
Amber Marlow Says:
June 27th, 2011 at 10:00 am
I've been overjoyed all weekend! I'm offering a free wedding shoot to the first same-sex couple getting married in New York State who asks me! The only catch is I only shoot weddings up to 40 guests.
I can't wait for someone to take me up on it!
Tara Says:
June 27th, 2011 at 11:48 am
I am so excited about this! My fiance and I are getting married out here in California even though we don't have legal marriage. We got tired of putting our life on hold waiting for the laws to change. Now we're planning to stop in my home town, New York, to get married there *after* our wedding in Cali on the way to our honeymoon. Fun!
Way to go New York. Go equality!
Rosie Says:
June 27th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
The Officiant that I'm using for my wedding, Judie Guild, is offering a Special Discount for her services for LGBTQ folks from July 24-29th:
Evgenia Says:
June 27th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
This has been long awaited and so exciting! I am so glad to name New York my home state! My company, Event Remembered, offers 50% off for the Day of the Event Coordination to same sex couples! Please pass it along Congratulations!!!
Julian Ribinik Says:
June 27th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
This is another reason to love our state! I am proud to live in NY and to celebrate this occasion I offer 30% off any of my wedding packages to first 3 gay couples who book weddings with me!
Thank you Mr. Cuomo!
betsy Says:
June 28th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
a win for love and a win for weddings!
Fenn Says:
July 1st, 2011 at 2:00 am
I'm offering a free wedding package (the whole she-bang) for one lesbian couple and one gay couple for 2012!
Rima Campbell Says:
July 5th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
I have a deal as well! I'll be giving away one Platinum Wedding Photography package (worth $5,000!!) to one LGBTQ couple. All you have to do is tell me your story! All the info is on my blog: http://www.blog.rimacampbellphotography.com//new-york-civil-rights-celebration-giveaway/
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