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In 2004, the DOJ collected about $11 million in criminal fines. In 2009 and 2010 combined, the DOJ collected nearly $2 billion in criminal fines.
The FBI has trained a special investigative unit for FCPA violations.
FCPA enforcement officials currently have more than 150 criminal and 80 civil investigations underway.
New FCPA whistleblower provisions increase risks.
In 2010, 52 individual businesspeople were indicted, sentenced, or convicted and are awaiting sentencing for FCPA violations.
Enforcement officials resolved 6 FCPA enforcement actions in 2002. In 2010, they resolved 71.
In 2010 alone, five FCPA settlements exceeded $100 million.
The amount of FCPA penalties tripled between 2009 and 2010.
Individuals are facing significant FCPA fines and jail time for authorizing improper payments.
FCPA actions are increasingly brought against small and medium-sized companies as well as high-profile multinational corporations.
The global marketplace now faces heightened enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and similar anti-corruption rules. Unprecedented FCPA penalties, the passage of the UK Bribery Act, the introduction of a special FBI unit to investigate bribery, and new FCPA whistleblower mechanisms highlight the need for companies to implement effective compliance programs. Enforcement officials expect such programs to be an integral part of a company's operations. Without these programs, companies and their executives face the potential for severe fines and penalties, damaged reputations, shareholder derivative suits, and even individual jail time.


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Photography 101 Workshop: Hummingbirds
(Limited to 7 reservations)
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Sep 07, 2013 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
Where | Franklin Mountains State Park |
Contact Name | Adrianna Weickhardt |
Contact Email | email@example.com |
Contact Phone | (915) 566-6441 |
Must have reservation to participate. Please call: (915) 566-6441
(Limited to 7 reservations)
Saturday, September 7 - ($8.00 – park entrance + activity fee)
•Meet at Tom Mays Unit at Nature Walk Trailhead
Start: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Nature Walk Trail at the Tom Mays Unit (West side of the Franklin Mountains SP)
Description: Enjoy a fun and educational morning with one of our long-time volunteers, Richard Love. Richard will be teaching the fundamentals of photography, sharing tips and techniques specific to photographing these "fast as lightning", fascinating birds. Richard hails from a long and exciting career in professional photography.
BRING: Camera, water, snacks and sun hat/ball cap.
At the Tom Mays Unit of the park - Directions:
From Westside on I-10, take exit 6 & travel east towards Mountains for 3.8 miles, Park entrance will be on the left, but you'll actually pass it, make a u-turn then enter on the right. From Eastside on Hwy 54, exit Transmountain Rd, travel west 7 miles over/thru the mountains, Park entrance will be on the right.

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IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam August 2012 Date and Timing
IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Next Entrance Exam for January 2013 session to be held on August 19, 2012 all over the country. Student Handbook and Prospectus can be obtained from the Registrar (SRD), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 and also from all the Regional Centres by sending a sum of Rs.550/- through a demand draft/ IPO in favour of IGNOU, payable at New Delhi or city of the concerned IGNOU Regional Center or by paying Rs.500/- in cash at the sale counters at these places. The last date for receipt of request for Student Handbook and Prospectus by post is June 30, 2012.
Application Form and Prospectus can also be downloaded from the website www.ignou.ac.in. and sent along with draft/ IPO for Rs.550/- in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi by Registered/Speed Post to Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 (for Management Programmes and IGNOU BSC.N Programme) and to the concerned Regional Centre (for M.Ed. and B.Ed. programmes). Prospectus will be sent to such applicants after receipt of Rs. 550/-. The last date for the submission of the forms is on or before July 15, 2012.


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We have been doing a fun new feature where I highlighted other gluten-free bloggers that I think are doing a great job in the gluten-free community. I have many ideas for bloggers in mind but if you know of someone you would just love to see featured please e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The gluten-free blogger I will be featuring today is an adorable blogger! She is so in touch with exactly what teens living gluten-free would want to hear and learn about when it comes to cooking gluten free. She is also very knowledgeable and has so much to offer the gluten free community. I now introduce to you, Lauren of Celiac Teen!
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Avoiding the space between the rock and the hard spot Green meetings – everyone's for them, right? We're all trying to do what we can to minimize our carbon footprint. But what about that nasty bottled water habit? Americans' use of water bottles is estimated at over 60 million bottles EVERY DAY. And it takes about 20 million barrels of… Read More >
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Best wireless router 2014
Everyone needs to have access to the internet, for personal or work reasons. This is where a high quality wireless router can deliver the right assistance. With the best wireless router of 2014 you will be able to create a stabile connection to the internet. As you probably already saw, the market is more than generous when it comes to professional routers. Picking the right one may prove to be quite a challenge. Still, with attention and after consulting detailed reviews on the makings of top routers, the selection process will be easier than ever. One thing is certain, you won't have to worry about wires anymore.
These are the most popular wireless routers:
Product | Wi-fi | Price | Our rating | Best Price on: |
Asus RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 | 450Mbps | $$$ | A+ | |
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router | 600+1300 Mbps Speed | $$$$ | A | |
Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band | Up to 1900 Mbps | $$$$ | A+ | |
Netgear Smart WiFi Router AC1750 Dual Band | 450+1300 Mbps speeds | $$$ | A | |
Linksys AC1900 Dual Band SMART Wi-Fi Router | Up to N600 Mbps | $$$$ | B+ | |
D-Link Wireless AC Smartbeam 1750 Mbps Home Cloud | Up to 450Mbps (2.4GHz) + 1300Mbps (5GHz) | $$$ | B |
Asus RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900
Only after consulting the current best wireless router reviews will you be able to invest in a professional device. Now, more and more people have already installed in their homes Asus RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900. This powerful router delivers impressive performance and has a wide coverage range. You will be able to set the router up without any problems whatsoever through ASUSWRT. The model will enhance Wi-Fi speed for 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz transmission to 50% more, offering you the possibility to stream HD videos, play multiplayer games or see online movies without lag. Regarded by thousands of satisfied customers as the best wireless router 2014, RT-N66U comes with built-in amplifiers which offer huge coverage for multi-level homes or buildings. It features advanced interface tools which gives you more control over monitor signal strength, parental settings and many more. In addition, this model from Asus has detachable Wi-Fi antenna which extends the existing wireless range.
"I have found Asus RT-N66U Wireless-N900 to be perfect for my needs and my internet connection is better than ever. I like to play online games when I have time and I never get disconnected or experience lag now that I have this router. Downloads speeds are impressive too, making me believe it is the best wireless router 2014." – Rick Thompson
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router
Most people with basic knowledge of IT understand just how important a high quality wireless router can be in a home. Picking just the right router can be pretty difficult taking into consideration the multitude of products out there. One of the best wireless routers that you can buy today comes from Netgear, Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band. Why should you invest in this powerful router? The first thing that you need to know about it is the high speeds from 600 to 1300 Mbps, which ensure fast connections to the internet. It is powered by a 1 GHz Dual Core processor that is responsible with the smooth functionality and efficiency of the router. You won't have to worry ever again about buffering! This router incorporates downstream QoS, Beamforming + and also built-in iTunes server which gives you the possibility to stream different video, audio or programing content with no problems whatsoever.
"The upload or download speed supported by this router is like nothing I have ever seen before. Even large files I manage to transfer in mere minutes and I can't even compare it to what my old router was capable of. Its ability to work in dual bands simultaneously is astonishing and I couldn't ask for more from one of the best wireless routers 2014." – Thomas Staggs
Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band
Are you on the market for a professional wireless, capable of meeting your daily internet needs? Well, if you are then it is good to know that the market offers a lot of router models. With attention and after consulting reliable wireless router reviews, you will notice that more and more people use with confidence Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band router. This powerful wireless router ensures that you will enjoy ultra-fast internet connection. You will have access to an impressive 1300 Mbps transfer rates. The internet will be at your disposal. It is fully compatible with tablets, notebooks, smartphones and desktop PCs. The model includes IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac high network standards for better connectivity. It offers extremely fast data transfer rate speed which allows you to download music, movies or stream online movies. Furthermore the router comes with precise security protocols which prevent hackers from accessing the device or your personal information.
"Asus has thought of everything for this router, even its design being something else. The positive feedback it got didn't make me think twice about purchasing it. The connection is very strong throughout my large home and I can't think of any disadvantage related to this model." – Will Nolan
Netgear Smart WiFi Router AC1750 Dual Band
There are thousands of professional gamers looking for a high quality wireless router. Fortunately the market offers a lot of powerful routers, designed with durable components and capable of maintaining solid connections to the internet. One of the best gaming router 2014 is Netgear Smart WiFi Router AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit. Why should you opt for this powerful router? Well, it offers impressive internet speeds from 450 to 1300 Mbps, more than enough to access the internet without having to worry about lag. You should also know that the WiFi router delivers an impressive wireless coverage for large homes. To be more precise, this router can accommodate with ease by up to 12 wireless devices. It is powered by an impressive Dual-Core 800 MHz processor that delivers outstanding connectivity. You will be pleased to know that the router features USB 3.0 port for better and faster hard drive access.
"The best wireless router reviews 2014 were very positive in describing every feature of Netgear Smart WiFi AC175, so I went ahead and bought. Four months after I first started using it, all the members of my family haven't had one complaint about the internet connection on any of their devices." – Anthony Carr
Linksys AC1900 Dual Band SMART Wi-Fi Router
You will find on the market a wide range of wireless routers, designed to provide swift access to the internet. Out of the best wireless routers available today, you can opt for Linksys AC1900 Dual Band SMART Wi-Fi router. This high quality device offers enhanced performance any time you plug it in. You will enjoy smooth speeds by up to 4.3x faster than regular devices. It uses advanced wireless-AC technology which ensures brilliant data streaming. This model is perfect for large households, professional gamers, play games and also HD video enthusiasts. You should know that the device features 3 adjustable antennas which distribute with precision the Wi-Fi signal. The model incorporates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, which gives you access to external hard drives and other wireless devices. It also comes equipped with 3 adjustable antennas that extend Wi-Fi range. This is so many people consider it the best gaming router 2014.
"I definitely like my new Linksys AC1900 router and the new download speed I can take advantage of. Online games are lag-free for me now and this means I can concentrate more on my game, not worrying anymore about losing my connection suddenly." – Mark T. Elliott
D-Link Wireless AC Smartbeam 1750 Mbps Home Cloud
It is important to have in your home a professional router, designed to offer quick and precise access to the internet. Now, finding the best wireless router 2014 may prove to be quite a challenge, given the wide range of products at your disposal. According to recent user testimonials it seems that you can opt for D-Link Wireless AC Smartbeam 1750. Very popular in the USA and UK, this Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router can deliver impressive speeds and coverage. You will enjoy speeds of 450 to 1300 Mbps without any interference or restrictions. Due to the impressive speeds, you will be able to stream HD videos, play online games or run multiple applications. This powerful router incorporates 802.11a/b/g/n technology which ensures you'll connect other devices with ease. You will create a productive smart network, accessible to only a few. It is very easy to install and manage data transfer.
"Looking at its shape, I didn't think it was a router, but as soon as I saw its features, I knew I had to get it. I run a small office and for me and my employees the internet connection provided by the D-Link Smartbeam is more than satisfactory. I recommend it to other offices or large homes as well." – John Stewart
Linksys EA4500 App-Enabled N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N Router
Are you trying to find a powerful wireless router for your home? If your answer is yes, then you might want to learn a couple of things about EA4500 N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N router from Linksys. This high quality wireless router allows you to set the basis for a smart network. It is very easy to install and afterwards manage, due to the intuitive software. It can be used in order to create a high performing home network, with quick access to the internet. The model can cover without problems large and multi-room homes with ease, providing fast internet speeds. You can use it in order to download or watch HD videos, directly on your tablet, TV, smartphone or notebook. It can be accessed through your TV, Blu-ray disc player or game console. This wireless router delivers access to speeds from 450 + 450 Mbps, which ensures fast streaming without distortion. This for sure one of the best wireless router 2014.
"Linksys EA4500 App-Enabled N900 router has been in my possession for almost half a year and in this time it has functioned very well. Every corner of my home has a strong internet connection and a great download speed. In my opinion this is a top notch wireless router." – Henry Lawrence
Best wireless router 2014
A professional buying guide
Thousands of Americans are currently searching for the best wireless router 2014. There are many products available on the market which makes it fairly difficult to identify the right product. A good wireless router can be used to set up a network in offices and homes. You need to use a high quality router in order to create the ideal network which can connect personal computers, tablets and smartphones. Such devices can be used in order to create smooth broadband internet services for browsing websites, streaming music or viewing videos. There are a couple of things to take into consideration while browsing for a high quality wireless router. How can you find the best product and set out an amazing home network?
Well, the answer will come easier after consulting the wireless router reviews, drafted by IT specialists. Don't let yourself be confused about names, numbers and abbreviations. A good wireless network needs to be accessed with ease by your entire mobile devices. Today's networking standards is 802.11n., great for maintaining smooth internet connections. According to the latest developments there are also new and advanced networking settings, 802/11ac and 802/11ad. The newly developed networking systems provide fast speeds, while browsing different websites, watching online movies or playing games. Still, taking into consideration the rapid development of networking systems we wouldn't be surprised to see new products with heightened speeds.
Searching through the best wireless routers 2014 ensures that you will be able to pick a great product. Well, you have to find a router that delivers fast speeds. Usually the bandwidth is set from 300 to 450Mb/sec and even more. Depending on the selected model, you can even benefit from longer bandwidth. With the ideal wireless router you will be able to enjoy fast speeds, 100Mb/sec even at close ranges. Most of the present wireless routers were designed with 802.11n technology, perfect for streaming high definition videos. Creating a solid link to the internet depends directly on the type of router used. You should also know that wireless routers come with built-in switches which make setting up networks easy.
Now, there are different types of wireless routers in direct link with price ranges. You will find cheap wireless routers with 100Mb/sec. Still, with a bit more money invested, you can pick a model with a gigabit switch of around 1000Mb/sec. You should know that the model with such a switch won't make easier for you to download faster files from different websites. Still, this particularity will help you move files easier. Another thing to take into consideration is security. You need to invest in wireless routers that operate in secure lines. Now, you have to opt for a router with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security. This is why you might want to use routers with WPA2 (special access protected access protocol).
You will see on the market that there are dual and tri band routers, each of them designed for creating stable connections to the internet. Dual-band routers mean that it is powered with 2 radios (one which operates at 2.4GHz frequency band while another one runs on 5.0 GHz frequency band). This feature gives you the possibility to set 2 separate wireless networks. You will be able to operate the router in order to set the proper network in your home, ideal to access day and night.
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Fire Emblem Awakening to Receive Free SpotPass Content Throughout Spring
Fans will be able to get their hands on some sweet (and free) Fire Emblem Awakening SpotPass content starting today and throughout the spring. SpotPass content will be different from the DLC that can be purchased through the Outrealm Gate.
Today, gamers can get their hands on a map called "A Hard Miracle," an adventure that follows Chrom on his journey with a mysterious woman to rescue a group of kidnapped villagers. On March 28, a map called "Ghost of Blade" will become available and follow the tale of a ghost and the ultimate sacrifice. On April 11, a map full of challenging enemies called "The Wellspring of Trust" will become available. Finally, on April 25, a map called "The Radiant Hero" will follow Chrom and friends on their search for a legendary hero.
In addition to these new maps, other free content will also become available. This additional content includes special weapons, new playable characters, and bonus challengers.
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Fire Emblem Awakening launched on Feb. 4, exclusively on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, but bonus content keeps the game play going strong. Fans will continue to look forward to and receive free game content via SpotPass all the way through spring. This new SpotPass content is different from the downloadable content that is currently available through the game's Outrealm Gate. The free SpotPass map available today is called "A Hard Miracle," and follows the story of Fire Emblem Awakening main character Chrom as he encounters a mysterious woman and sets off on a journey with her to rescue a group of kidnapped villagers.
During the next few weeks, more maps will become available through the SpotPass feature. These include "Ghost of Blade" on March 28, a haunted tale about a ghost and the ultimate sacrifice; "The Wellspring of Trust" on April 11, a map full of challenging enemies; and "The Radiant Hero" on April 25, which takes place on an isolated island as Chrom and his allies search for a legendary hero. Players can also look forward to other special items that will be distributed for free via SpotPass, such as special weapons, additional playable characters and bonus challengers for the game's Double Duel multiplayer mode.
SpotPass is a built-in Nintendo 3DS feature that allows content to be automatically downloaded to a Nintendo 3DS hand-held system through wireless Internet access points. To receive content in Fire Emblem Awakening, users must opt in to receiving content from SpotPass. To check if SpotPass is on, open the main menu in the game by pressing the X button, then select "Wireless," then "SpotPass."
When SpotPass data is downloaded to the Nintendo 3DS system, users will receive a notification message. After receiving this message, open the main menu in the game once more, then select "Wireless," "Bonus Box" and "Update Now." The SpotPass maps can be found under "Bonus Maps."
For more information about Fire Emblem Awakening, visit http://fireemblem.nintendo.com.


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The brilliance of a champion in today's day and age of wrestling is a rarity. Disregarding the frequent criticisms of the championships for a moment — think of what holding a championship really means. Hasn't a championship title always been, as people like to refer to them, a prop? Perhaps the essential component to constructing a champion isn't the belt, but rather the wrestlers themselves.
Holding a championship title is an honor, there is no disputing that. The journey of attaining an illustrious title is something of inspiration, regardless of who it is. Being one to capture a championship, of any form or shape, is absolutely a representation of one's hardwork, dedication, ambition, and so on and so forth. Nonetheless, a championship should never define the performer. In fact, the opposite should reign true. For example: CM Punk's reign was wildly successful because of CM Punk, not the WWE Championship. Punk's position ascended from becoming WWE Champion, that's no lie, but think where he would be should that reign have failed. Each one of the 434 days as WWE Champion added legitimacy and prestige to the championship, not because of the duration of the reign, but rather because Punk flourished as a character. As a result, his 14 months as champion will be regarded as one of the best.
Take Mick Foley as another example. In 3 reigns as WWE Champion, the overall days only culminate to a staggering 47 days. Although reigns longer than that would have been nice, Foley defined himself as a champion after obtaining the belts on three separate occasions.
Now don't get the wrong idea with getting caught up in days and reigns. I believe as long as the wrestler is given the ability to carve their mark into the history of the title, they have been a successful champion. Now that's not to say they can't go above and beyond, as one should always strive for their full potential. Sometimes though, one should question the purpose of giving a championship to someone.
Remember Alberto Del Rio as WWE Champion or Jack Swagger as World Heavyweight Champion? Probably not, but I digress. These are just two of many examples where the gun was jumped, and an unproven Superstar was given too much responsibility. You aren't invested in them at that point, making the victory less illustrious. In fact, I doubt many even remembered the two aforementioned wrestlers even had the respective belts until now. Not that they are to blame, however a forgettable reign for transitional purposes is.
What I'm trying to get at, if anything at all — allow a champion to prosper. Those who are worthy of the championship will flourish, creating history in the process. They will define their character, bringing a seeming prestige to the title. Others who don't will crack from the pressure, being a name that will be listed as a forgettable champion in a future article to come.


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Why 'Rear Window' is Still Relevant Today
Features By Alexander Huls on August 29, 2014 | Be the First To CommentSome movies, no matter how old they are, never age a day. Their situations and themes remain as relevant now as when they were first released. Watching them today, they reflect and comment on our present in ways they couldn't possibly have anticipated. Every month we're going to pick a movie from the past that does just that, and explore what it has to say about the here and now. For sixty years Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window has remained a classic not just because it's a perfectly crafted thriller, but because it's one of cinema's greatest commentaries on our voyeuristic impulses. Those impulses haven't gone away, which is why it's not surprising that Rear Window continues to be a potent reflection of society—all the more so since technology has further enabled us to peer in on each other's lives. Here then are five ways—not all of them exclusively about surveillance—that Rear Window continues to speak to us today.
6 Scenes We Love From 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Features By J.L. Sosa on December 22, 2013 | Comments (1)It's a Wonderful Life is a far bleaker entry than many of the other beloved films in the Christmas cinema canon. A Christmas Story is all about familial quirks, painted in Norman Rockwell hues. Even Die Hard never sees its everyman hero losing hope that he'll save the day. But Frank Capra's inspiring masterpiece puts us — and its protagonist George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) — through an emotional wringer and to the very brink of death before delivering a happy ending. Before we are shown the reason we must hang on to hope, even when life seems far from wonderful, we follow George through a fierce storm of emotional upswings and free falls. Through melodrama, Capra's film communicates the intensity of our inner passions in a way that always rings true. Being something of a softie, it's no surprise most of my favorite scenes in It's a Wonderful Life are the ones that celebrate love. Here are six of the best.
6 Scenes We Love From 'You Can't Take It With You'
Features By Christopher Campbell on August 18, 2013 | Comments (1)Frank Capra's adaptation of You Can't Take It With You is one of the least favorite Best Picture winners. For many critics, but not for me. Outside of It's a Wonderful Life, this film was my gateway to Capra, who I consider one of the most fascinating Golden Age directors. It was also my introduction to Jean Arthur, forever since my primary Hollywood crush. My interest in the film initially came about through a high school production of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, in which I played an FBI agent. As an idealistic teen, everything from the title to the anarchic yet loving clan of eccentrics spoke to me. It's fair that some people don't think YCTIWY deserved the top Oscar, especially since it was up against such great movies as Grand Illusion and The Adventures of Robin Hood. Also, if you know Capra was at the time president of the Academy and was supposed to host the ceremony again that year and he threatened both a resignation and a massive boycott of the event out of support for the near-to-strike Screen Directors Guild and is said to have been honored for his leadership in resolving the whole matter, well all that seems to make the wins for Best Picture and Best Director (out of seven nominations) a little fishy. Awards matters aside, though, it's hard not to like YCTIWY with its perfect ensemble cast and its happy-go-lucky political hodgepodge. It's far from perfect, hardly Capra's […]
The Top Ten Films Noir According to 'Road to Perdition' Writer Max Allan Collins
Cinematic Listology By Guest Author on May 14, 2012 | Comments (6)Editor's Note: Max Allan Collins has written over 50 novels and 17 movie tie-in books. He's also the author of the Road to Perdition graphic novel, off which the film was based. With his new Mickey Spillane collaboration "Lady, Go Die" in great bookstores everywhere, we thought it would be fun to ask him for his ten best films noir. In true noir fashion, we bit off more than we could handle… We have to begin with a definition of noir, which is tricky, because nobody agrees on one. The historical roots are in French film criticism, borrowing the term noir (black) from the black-covered paperbacks in publisher Gallimard's Serie Noire, which in 1945 began reprinting American crime writers such as Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, Chester Himes, Horace McCoy, Jim Thompson, Mickey Spillane, W.R. Burnett and many others. The films the term was first applied to were low-budget American crime thrillers made during the war and not seen in France till after it. The expressionistic lighting techniques of those films had as much to do with hiding low production values as setting mood. In publishing circles, the term has come to replace "hardboiled" because it sounds hipper and not old-fashioned. I tend to look at dark themes and expressionistic cinematography when I'm making such lists, which usually means black-and-white only; but three color films are represented below, all beyond the unofficial cut-off of the first noir cycle (Kiss Me Deadly, 1955). Mystery genre expert Otto Penzler has […]
Reel Sex: The Conflicting Thrill of Sexy Villains
Features By Gwen Reyes on August 24, 2011 | Comments (1)Last week's discussion on the sex appeal of animated characters sparked a little offline controversy. Why did we forget to include sexy villains in our list, when everyone knows they can be just as mouthwatering? Now we could spend an entire novel talking about the awkward crushes we have on certain animated villains, just as we could in the opposite direction, however I'm more interested in the modern rejection of Hollywood's traditional "uglying up" the bad guy. See, this is where movies have always lost me. A true villain, one who is charming, relies on henchmen, and has a bevy of beauties would never be a disgusting, rotted, warted-up mess. In fact, no matter how determined a villain is to get his or her way, their tinge of crazy (read: psychotic levels) often makes them more attractive to those sharing screen time. This is probably why you feel the need to shower after watching anything starring Vincent Cassel. But recently mainstream films have taken a page out of the indie playbook and started making their villains just a touch more delicious. Movies.com's Jenni Miller wrote earlier this week about the sexification of the rapist in next month's Straw Dogs remake. She discusses her discomfort with the film's marketing decision to highlight the sexiness of the gang of deviants and how the film's "down home" feel will get lost with such good looking villains. I have to disagree. Although Alexander Skarsgard (Charlie) has made a career of playing a hot Viking […]
Spielberg To Tackle 6-Foot Invisible Rabbit with 'Harvey'
In Development By Scott Beggs on August 3, 2009 | Comments (13)Literally. The entire film will be Steven Spielberg wrestling an invisible rabbit in his living room.
Old-Fashioned American Uplift: Capra's 'You Can't Take it With You'
Features By Robert Levin on June 7, 2009 | Comments (2)You Can't Take it With You one of Frank Capra's biggest Depression Era hits, is a rambunctious, hopeful story that's still relevant today.
Discover the Western Comedy of 'Destry Rides Again'
Old Ass Movies By Loukas Tsouknidas on January 18, 2009 | Be the First To CommentDestry Rides Again still delivers honest fun and a couple of memorable dialogs. Plus, the birth of a great western actor and one hell of a catfight!
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Source: Bosh to join Wade, Heat
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are teaming up together on the Miami Heat, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
ESPN's Shelley Smith also reported the pending move through independent sources.
Whether LeBron James, the kingpin of this summer's celebrated free-agent class, will join them remains to be seen. James will announce his decision at 9 p.m. ET Thursday during a one-hour special on ESPN.
Wade and Bosh are expected to announce their decision on Wednesday afternoon, according to the source, and continue to lobby James, along with Heat president Pat Riley, to join them in Miami, despite the financial complexities involved for the Heat to make room for all three.
Both players are expected to get the maximum amount allowable under the league's collective bargaining agreement, though the addition of James could change the players' salaries. Contracts cannot be officially signed until Thursday.
It was not immediately clear whether Bosh -- who spent seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors -- will sign with Miami outright or join the Heat through a sign-and-trade deal. Bosh could earn $125 million over six years via sign-and-trade, but only $96 million in five without it.
"Either way, he's definitely going to Miami," the source said.
League sources say Riley is trying to convince Bosh to take the five-year max deal and leave Toronto outright. The Raptors are trying to persuade Bosh to demand a six-year deal and a sign-and-trade so that they get something out of the deal.
Earlier this week, the Raptors reportedly had been reluctant to do a sign-and-trade, especially with Miami, contending the Heat did not have any players of interest. But if Bosh leaves outright, the Raptors are left with, at most, $4 million in cap space to replace Bosh.
One source with knowledge of Toronto's thinking told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that the Raptors, as of 9 a.m. ET, had yet to hear anything official from Bosh's camp about his intentions.
Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo, in a text message to The Associated Press on Wednesday morning, said, "I have nothing official from anyone."
Amid a growing sense among rival executives that James intends to stay with his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, sources close to the situation told ESPN.com that James is still seriously considering joining forces with Wade and Bosh in Miami and had a discussion about the possibility that all three could wind up playing together for the Heat on a conference call early Wednesday morning.
James or not, the Heat could emerge as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference with Wade and Bosh aboard.
Wade, Bosh and James have maintained a dialogue throughout the free-agent process and in the days leading up to July 1, keeping alive the possibility that all three could wind up playing together for the Heat while also sifting through the various options on the table.
ESPN.com reported June 28 that the trio held a scaled-down version of the free-agent summit originally suggested by Wade to seriously discuss their futures, with a focus on the idea that all three could team up with the Heat. Sources close to the situation insist, though, that James has not promised anything to his Team USA colleagues and is not tipping off which way he's leaning.
For much of Monday and Tuesday, several team executives and league insiders expressed their belief to ESPN.com that James re-signing with the Cavaliers, and Wade and Bosh landing together in Miami, was the most likely outcome of a saga that began three years ago when James, Wade and Bosh all signed contracts that enabled them to become free agents in the summer of 2010.
But the New York Knicks, after securing a verbal commitment from free agent power forward Amare Stoudemire, have not surrendered in the chase for James, despite a growing sense around the league that the opportunity to play with Wade and Bosh is the only scenario that prevent the Cavs from keeping their face of the franchise.
Chris Broussard is an NBA writer for ESPN The Magazine. ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher, ESPN.com senior NBA writer Marc Stein and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Our History
Established in 2007 out of the downtown Las Vegas Arts District, the first products of Billionaire Mafia was t-shirts were created in an abandoned liquor store converted into a design studio by Lana Fuchs. Growing up in the streets of Brooklyn, NY, Lana Fuchs created Billionaire Mafia to embrace her love for music, art and fashion while paying homage to her family history of self-made entrepreneurs. Over the past 2 years, Billionaire Mafia has grown from a small t-shirt business to a rapidly expanding lifestyle collection with a product assortment of men's apparel, hats, leathers, jewelry and toys that appeal to young tastemakers who express their individuality through music, art and fashion. What we hear, what we see and what we wear inspires who we are. Billionaire Mafia unites like-minded individuals who are driven to change the norm and create an artistic movement that transcends geographic borders, genders and generations. Our mission is to inspire with all mediums of self-expression and break the mold of conforming to one standard.
We had no idea the ripple effect of our wanted posters would have on the culture and characters of Las Vegas
Las Vegas never ceases to amaze me. In our start up years we worked out of a converted Liquor store in Downtown Las Vegas. Downtown Vegas is exactly what you would expect from downtown anywhere. Lost souls wandering the streets for scraps, Artists finding the next place to convert into their personal bohemia. Corporations reviewing the area for revitalizing their pocketbooks. Visitors strolling along the streets wandering when their last nights liver-expansion test outweighed their wallet. And in the heart of it all – Billionaire Mafia main headquarters. Our building tattooed with banners that evoked Sex, money, power, family – our MAFIA lifestyle. One season we designed WANTED posters and positioned them on our store front promoting our new lines. We had no idea the ripple effect of our wanted posters would have on the culture and characters of Las Vegas. Ex-Hitman and mob-esque shadows would walk in and start conversations with our crew. Their stories would paint such a checkered past of Vegas nostaligia a by-gone era we personally thought was put to rest. The stories and experiences of the walk-ins would make the Sopranos look like Sesame Street. They would make Tony Montana into a Mister Rogers by their standards. Artists/Designers have portfolios of work, Hitman bring in Catalogs of images and formatted documents of their skills, can you believe the notion that some images were properly lit!…And instead of running out the back door like most normal citizens, our team would pull up chairs, camp out and enjoy the afternoon storytelling. We loved it! We embraced it and we were shocked how entriqued all of us were inspired by the stories as they were unfolded.
One member of our design team remembers a man drugged out on PCP that ran into our building and hid among our sewing team afraid the cops were going to bust him. He was not just a man, at 6′ 10 and build like a brickhouse, no shirt, torn jeans – we had to somehow get him out of our building. After what seemed to be an eternity we corralled him (with help from one of our Male Models who was a former bouncer and Mr America contestant!) out of the building watch the poor soul fall and crash about twenty times as the police tried to wrestle him into an arrest across the street. Watching the whole scenario was blending Benny Hill with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. We felt sorry for the lost soul and although we wanted to give him safe refuge, there is no safe place for drugs or addicts we simply will not tolerate that lifestyle.
Imagine, we are a start up clothing company, in Las Vegas, the town Bugsy built and the new Mob Museum ready to open its secrets – a first for Las Vegas. Our name Billionaire Mafia creates a buzz and controversy everywhere we place our mark. We embrace our acronym for M.A.F.I. A – Music Art Fashion Inspiring All – the masses to be a part of our clothing culture and in the midst of generating hype we attract the real deal. Can you imagine our designers greeting the former ex-hitman?
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I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Meet funny sweet Sif! She is a 9 month old Airdale Mix puppy. I am fostering Sif and she really makes you laugh with her funny antics! She loves to play with the bigger dogs and chases them around the yard ( so she has to have a big fenced in yard) and another doggy friend would be ideal. She is really very gentle for a puppy and would do excellent with Children. She weighs around 35 pounds but think she still has some growing so would think when she is full grown she will be between 40-45 pounds. Sif has her spay appt scheduled and will be available after she is fixed. Current on all vaccinations. Lovable and just the sweetest girl ever! ( oh and did I mention Potty trained! and is crate trained also.
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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Ogden already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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Scientists Record Quantum Behavior of Electrons Via Laser Lights
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33An anonymous reader writes in with news about a breakthrough in recording quantum behavior in electrons. A group of researchers has said that they have come up with a new method to record and control electron behavior at the quantum mechanical level. The research team, headed by the scientists at the University of Chicago, used laser lights in ultra-fast pulses for the experiment. The laser light controlled the quantum state of electrons. It contained inside nanoscale defects in a diamond. The researchers observed changes in that electron over a time period. They focused on the quantum mechanical property of electrons known as spin. Lead author David Awschalom, a molecular engineering professor at a university in Chicago, said, "These defects have attracted great interest of the scientists over the past decade. They provide a test-bed system for developing semiconductor quantum bits as well as nanoscale sensors."


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There has to be a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to list all of the faults of the most important person in your life while they try to make a case for their value. Yet, if you replace "person in your life" with "player on your team" in the previous sentence, it's exactly how the Toronto Blue Jays and Jose Bautista have spent February 14th this year, embroiled in the least sexy threesome imaginable.
Today was the day in which the Toronto Blue Jays made their case for why Jose Bautista is only deserving of being paid $7.6 million for the coming season, while Bautista explained to an arbitrator why he's deserving of $10.5million.
Late last week, Bautista's agent, the humourously named Bean Stringfellow, warned the Blue Jays that if they didn't discuss a multi-year deal with his client before the arbitration hearing, like Albert Pujols, he would be unwilling to negotiate until the very end of the season, during a five day window in which the Blue Jays would have exclusive rights to Bautista before he becomes a free agent.
The Blue Jays have let Stringfellow's deadline pass, and The Toronto Sun's Ken Fidlin believes that:
It clearly sets the wheels in motion for Bautista to be out of here at season's end, or even before that. And that is a mistake.
In fact, Fidlin believes the wheels to be so clearly "set in motion" for Bautista's departure that he doesn't actually get around to explaining how it does so. As I've tried to explain in the past, by ridding themselves of the Vernon Wells contract and the Alex Rios agreement before that, the Blue Jays are actually in a place financially where signing Bautista to a multi-year deal before he further proves himself isn't necessary. The only reason the team has to sign him right now to multiple years is that they can cash in on the discount that won't be available if he manages to repeat last season. The Blue Jays no longer need a risky discount. The team can afford to take a laissez-faire approach with Bautista for the coming season.
Fidlin disagress.
Having just gotten themselves out from under two monster contracts in the past 18 months, maybe they are wary of signing another. And, yes, the focus of this team is clearly on the future but, last we checked, the American League isn't going on hold until the Jays are ready to compete. They have an obligation to their fans and their current players right now and signing Jose Bautista should be part of that obligation.
If the Blue Jays have any obligation to their fans, it's to fulfill the promises that their president and general manager have made. We've heard the term "sustainable success" over and over again from Paul Beeston and Alex Anthopoulos. And we've seen the moves that back up their claims: paying Philadelphia an extra $6 million in the Roy Halladay trade to bring back better prospects, paying Adeiny Hechevaria's signing bonus, not being afraid of going over slot at the draft and acquiring Brett Lawrie.
Risking a multi-year deal on a potential flash in the pan, as baseball history compels Bautista to regress, is not part of building sustainable success. Waiting to see how Bautista performs a year after his breakout and how the rest of the players in your system perform, especially when finances allow you that luxury, is exactly how it's done.
Because of swing changes and regular playing time since late in 2009, Bautista is not even close to the same player he was before that.
Couple his final month of '09 with his monster 2010 season and you have a player whose confidence is through the roof and is matched only by his intense desire to keep it going.
If Mr. Fidlin actually understood the swing changes that can take a baseball player from a career high of 16 home runs to 54, I'd imagine he'd have a far more lucrative career as a consultant for professional baseball teams rather than merely a writer on the baseball beat. It's a nice idea that Bautista can maintain his success through confidence and intense desire, but is he suggesting that Davey Johnson lacked confidence or intense desire after his 43 home run campaign of 1973, when his previous career high was only 18 home runs? Johnson was never able to repeat his (to that point) outlier season, so what makes Fidlin so positive that Bautista will be able to repeat his?
Just look at what happened to Jayson Werth who, at 31, is a year older than Bautista. Despite a career that has included just one season in which he has hit more than 30 home runs and has never included a 100-RBI year, Werth hit the free agent motherlode this off-season, signing a seven-year, $126-million US contract with Washington. In his past 1,125 at-bats, he has hit 73 home runs, or one every 15.5 at-bats. In Bautista's past 667 at-bats, he has hit 64 home runs, or one every 10.4 at-bats.
First of all, no one outside of Washington believes that contract is going to turn out well or be repeated on the free agent market anytime soon. Secondly, sure Bautista's best season is better than Werth's best, but Werth then has five seasons better than Bautista's second best. Handing out a multi-year deal should be rooted in the belief that a player can perform at a particular level on a consistent basis. Say all you want about his last 667 at bats, but Bautista hasn't proven that yet.
So, let's compare Bautista's potential against that of Adrian Beltre, another 31-year-old who scored big this off-season, signing a more reasonable five-year, $80-million contract with the Texas Rangers.
Sure. Let's compare.
Again, there's a slight difference between the two over their careers.
Do you not think that Bautista, with a 30-homer, 100-RBI season, hardly unreasonable to expect, would command at least something the same as Beltre's deal, especially when you consider his positional versatility? This is a guy who is an average defender at third base and an above-average defender in right field, who possesses of one of the better outfield arms in the game.
First of all, the numbers indicate that Bautista is a passable defender at third base and below average in right field despite having a very good arm. Beltre is quite likely the best defensive third baseman in the league. But I'll play along so that we can assume Bautista hits thirty home runs this coming season, which if you want to bring in reason and consider his previous seasons, is likely somewhat unreasonable.
Nevertheless, let's assume Bautista's 30 home runs renders him a four WAR season. He's still nowhere close to delivering the same type of consistency as Beltre, unless he's able to have three or four more four WAR seasons after his imaginary 2011. Any team willing to pay Bautista more than the five year, $80 million contract that Beltre earned should be welcomed to do so. They'd still be taking a ridiculous risk, committing to paying a supposed late developer into his mid-thirties.
So, what it all comes down to is belief. Once again, 54 home runs is off the charts. But, if you believe he can hit 30, with 35 doubles, maintain a high on-base percentage and drive in 100 runs, then where's the hesitation?
The hesitation comes from the lack of belief. It's like winning one hand at poker, and assuming that you'll win every hand after that, even though you lost the previous six before the one you won.
In the past 18 months, Bautista has gone from being an expendable bench player to assuming a role as a clubhouse leader both on and off the field, articulate and unafraid to speak his mind when necessary. This spring, he has already shown, in unofficial workouts, that he is more than willing to share his knowledge with youngster Brett Lawrie who is learning to play third base.
Just great. Jose Bautista is a clubhouse leader and teaches younger players how to man their positions. He can become the most expensive coach in the league then when he fails to ever come remotely close to repeating his 2010 during the fourth year of his contract.
But if the door closes on that hearing room, Bautista will be as good as gone. Until that moment, the Jays still have a chance to lock him up for four or five years.
Risky? Sure it is. But so is letting a stud like Bautista walk.
Again. Where does this illogical assumption come from that the Blue Jays, if they truly want to, won't be able to sign Bautista at the end of the season, or for that matter, that they couldn't throw an offer his way at the mid-point and have it listened to?
You'd imagine that an article that makes this assumption three times would somehow explain the root of it.
Anthopoulos is as creative at the art of the contract as they come. I'm sure he could figure out — or maybe he already has — something that would ensure Bautista gets his money, while the club gets a discount for accepting some of the risk. There are also ways of including provisions for additional performance bonuses for extraordinary production, such as another 50-plus homer season.
So Anthopoulos is ingenious enough to talk Bautista into a deal that isn't as risky, but not smart enough to sign him when he becomes a free agent. If Bautista's pay day is so clearly destined, why would he ever consider signing a long term deal with the Blue Jays right now? Why would the Blue Jays not even bother offering him a multi-year deal to this point?
They need to get it done.
Ten one sentence paragraphs apparently prove it.
We'll learn the results of Jose Bautista's arbitration hearing tomorrow.


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Newark Star-Ledger "Ex-Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis is under contract next year with the Patriots, albeit for a prohibitive salary-cap number that's going to force the Patriots to decide whether to bring him back. And in a conference call with New York reporters on Wednesday in advance of Sunday's Jets-Patriots..." December 17
CSN New England "Darrelle Revis doesn't have to be a rental. The greatest players in any sport are the ones who make their teammates better. Revis has done that. The white-knuckle days on defense are over. The sense that the inevitable busted coverage is only a play away is gone. There's a feeling that, when..." December 04
SI.com "New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis praised Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson ahead of their matchup in Foxboro, Mass., on Sunday. Johnson, who is considered one of the NFL's top receivers, has caught 34 passes for 520 yards and three touchdowns this season. The four-time..." November 21
CSN New England "For a period of a few weeks during Patriots training camp, corner Darrelle Revis had a special assignment: cover Rob Gronkowski. This was well before Gronkowski -- who at the time was rehabbing the knee injury that ended his 2013 season prematurely -- was cleared for contact. But as he got..." November 06
CSN New England "Hours after being sent home from the Patriots facility for tardiness, Darrelle Revis returned to Gillette Stadium to meet with Bill Belichick and apologize. According to a source close to Revis, the veteran cornerback is "very contrite" about having overslept Tuesday morning and wanted to speak..." October 23
Boston Globe "Bill Belichick has a specific set of rules that his players must abide by, and Darrelle Revis discovered Tuesday that being a superstar doesn't buy you any leeway. Revis, playing his first season in New England following seven years with the Jets and Buccaneers, was absent from Tuesday's..." October 22
New York Post "If you thought Darrelle Revis coming up with an interception against the Jets was the worst-case scenario, think again. The Boston Herald presented an even more unthinkable situation for the Jets — Revis the receiver. According to the Herald, there was talk when Revis signed with the..." October 16
ESPN Boston "Rex Ryan said it was "really weird" seeing Darrelle Revis last season in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform. On Thursday night, the New York Jets' coach will get an up-close look at his former cornerback wearing the colors of his No. 1 rival, the New England Patriots. And that will be beyond..." October 15
Pats Pulpit "The Patriots brought in All Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis to be a star. He would be the missing piece in the secondary, the player to elevate the defense back into the hey-days of shutdown, lockdown, and three down defense. Rookie quarterback Derek Carr threw at his six times, completed five..." September 23
CBSSports.com "All offseason long, we've had to listen to various players brag about how they're the best cornerback in the game. Patrick Peterson has said it. So has Richard Sherman and DeAngelo Hall and Brandon Flowers and probably scores more I'm forgetting. Oh, and Darrelle Revis most likely thinks the..." August 13
Boston Globe "The NFL has an exciting trio of young superstar cornerbacks in Richard Sherman, Patrick Peterson, and Joe Haden, but former Patriots great Rodney Harrison is still a Darrelle Revis guy, through and through. Revis doesn't have to rely on zone coverages or sticking to one side of the field like..." August 05
Bleacher Report "The New England Patriots signed cornerback Darrelle Revis to a two-year deal this offseason. Has Revis lived up to his All-Pro status thus far in training camp? Could the Patriots already be looking to lock him up long term? How much money would they be willing to spend on extending..." August 05
Boston Herald "Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis has become famous for making people disappear. Yesterday, he pulled the same act on himself. Revis didn't practice for the first time since the media has been able to witness the Pats' offseason workouts. However, it's not considered any type of long-term..." June 19
ESPN.com "Cornerback Darrelle Revis and the New England Patriots have reached agreement on a one-year, $12 million deal, according to league sources. Revis still needs to pass his physical and sign his contract. Once he does, it will continue Revis' reign as the NFL's highest paid cornerback and gives..." March 13
CB Darrelle Revis and the New England Patriots have reached agreement on a one-year, $12 million deal, league sources told ESPN.
Cleveland Plain Dealer "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released cornerback Darrelle Revis on Wednesday afternoon, opening the door for the Browns and other teams to sign him as a free agent. Browns had reportedly shown "significant'' interest in trading for Revis, but the Patriots might now also make a strong push to sign..." March 12
The Bucs have released Darrelle Revis. Let the bidding begin. I still like New England to get this done
My feeling on the Patriots and Darrelle Revis -- No way they trade for him. If he's cut, that's completely different. They've discussed it.
How does Darrelle Revis feel about a Jets reunion? I'm told he would love to play for Rex & his old team again. Emphasis on "love." #nyj
Pro Football Talk "It's going to be very hard for the Buccaneers to trade cornerback Darrelle Revis. The problem, as it usually is, is money. The contract Revis signed last year gives him $16 million per year. A season in to his relationship with the Bucs, the team that traded for him wanted him to take..." March 11
CBSSports.com "For weeks, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora's been reporting that Darrelle Revis could get run out of Tampa Bay. It appears that's happening, whether he's traded or released. And if he's dumped by the Buccaneers, the Eagles and Patriots could be interested. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports..." March 11
ESPN.com "Short of a trade in the next two days, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release cornerback Darrelle Revis by 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, according to league sources. The time is important because Revis has a $1.5 million roster bonus due on Wednesday, and the fourth-round pick the Buccaneers..." March 11
#Raiders are strong players in Darrelle Revis sweepstakes, along with Browns, according to league sources
Several teams interested in Revis believe ultimately Bucs might simply release him. That coupled with his high salary complicates trade talk
Pro Football Talk "Last year, as the Jets prepared to trade cornerback Darrelle Revis, the process originated from within the team. Specifically, from the owner. As Revis once again becomes the subject of trade talks, the process possibly is getting kick started from beyond Tampa. New Buccaneers coach Lovie..." March 01
Said Lovie: "We're primarily going to be a man team. Whether we win or lose is going to be based on how we play man coverage.''
Teams calling the Bucs to inquire about Darrelle Revis, and some rival execs believe he is ripe to be dealt at start of league year ...
Pro Football Talk "Before the season, Tampa Bay's Darrelle Revis and Seattle's Richard Sherman seemed to have a beef: Sherman called himself the best cornerback in the game, and Revis said Sherman doesn't show enough respect to older players. At least, that's how it was portrayed publicly. Privately, Sherman says..." January 30
SI.com "The debate about who the NFL's best cornerback is always a hot topic and Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis is ready to take back that title. But first, he weighed in on Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. "Don't get me wrong he's an entertainer, but he shouldn't..." January 26
Tampa Bay Times "This is how the toughest season of Darrelle Revis' career is ending, the sounds of 15-foot waves crashing on the beach, palm trees swaying and leis draped around the necks of players at the Pro Bowl. "This was a surprise to me," Revis said of his Pro Bowl selection, "especially with all that..." January 23
There were questions about how Lovie Smith would use Darrelle Revis. I'm told he has big plans for Revis. Absolutely has a future in TB
Pro Football Talk "With new Bucs coach Lovie Smith presumably bringing the Tampa Two back to the place where it was born, one of the first orders of offseason business could be to send last year's top offseason acquisition packing. Darrelle Revis, a man-to-man coverage specialist who reportedly didn't like being..." January 02
Pro Football Talk "Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis is in line for one of those cushy analyst gigs when he's done with football. Because while he wasn't advocating a coaching change, he did say Thursday that the Buccaneers needed to do something differently so they're not sitting around 4-11 this time next..." December 26
ESPN.com "Asked to reflect on his first 14 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cornerback Darrelle Revis admitted Thursday his surgically repaired knee is not 100 percent healthy. "It still bothers me here and there,'' Revis said. The Buccaneers traded for Revis, who missed most of last season with..." December 19
WR Vincent Jackson was not at practice during the portion open to the media. CB Darrelle Revis was practicing.
#Bucs CB Darrelle Revis, who left Sunday's game with shoulder/chest injuries, is 'going to be okay,' Schiano said.
#Bucs CB Darrelle Revis is questionable to return with a shoulder and chest injury.
Tampa Bay Times "The earliest the Bucs might know if CB Darrelle Revis will play Sunday against the Panthers is pregame warmups. Revis, who strained his groin against the Lions, participated in a walkthrough but did not practice Thursday for the second straight day. "We'll know more (today)," coach Greg..." November 29
ESPN.com "The health status of Tampa Bay cornerback Darrelle Revis is very much up in the air for Sunday's game with Carolina. Revis suffered a groin injury against Detroit. Revis, who did not practice Wednesday, declined to discuss the injury with the media. Coach Greg Schiano wouldn't divulge details..." November 28
Bucs CB Darrelle Revis (groin) was not on hand for the portion of practice open to the media today. MLB Mason Foster was there.
Tampa Bay Times "Everybody at Ford Field knew the pass was going to Calvin Johnson. Megatron was no longer marooned on Revis Island after Bucs cornerback Darrelle Revis pulled his groin just before halftime and couldn't return. Because most of Sunday's game plan centered on that matchup and with starting safety..." November 25
CBSSports.com "It appears as if Calvin Johnson's job has just gotten a little bit easier. That's because the Buccaneers have announced that cornerback Darrelle Revis, who was trailing the Lions receiver in the first half, is questionable to return with a groin injury." November 24
Tampa Tribune "Cornerback Darrelle Revis, a former All-Pro with the Jets who is in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, continues to thrive at his position, despite annual rule changes that make life down on the corner an imposing task. Here's how he does it: Preparation "I'm at the point where..." November 24
The return of Revis Island: #Bucs sources tell me Darrelle Revis will travel all over the field to cover Megatron almost exclusively.
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Snapshots in legal drama: Polaroid inventor vs. Kodak
The scene in Judge Rya Zobel's federal courtroom here last week was not the stuff of TV melodrama. But with the witness stand occupied by the man who may be America's foremost businessman-inventor - and with hundreds of millions of dollars riding on the outcome - it was no ordinary trial, either.
On one side is Polaroid Corporation, a company still largely dominated by its founder, Dr. Edwin H. Land, the acknowledged inventor of ''instant'' photography. On the other side is Kodak, the Rochester, N.Y., photographic giant that is the 29th-largest industrial corporation in the United States.
At issue is whether Kodak infringed any of 10 separate patents when it introduced its first instant camera in 1976.
The trial began two weeks ago, after five years of legal maneuvering by the two companies, and is expected to last at least another month. Its outcome will determine how easy it is for Kodak or anyone else to carve out part of the instant-camera market - and how much, if anything, they must pay Polaroid for the privilege of competing with it.
That is of more than passing interest to Polaroid in particular. Nearly all of the Cambridge, Mass., company's $1.5 billion in annual sales consists of instant cameras and - the more lucrative end of the business - the film that goes in them. Both Polaroid's and Kodak's instant cameras will only accept film supplied by the manufacturer.
For most of its corporate life, Polaroid had the picture-in-a-minute field all to itself. Since most amateur photographers saw Dr. Land's early cameras as a big-ticket item, Kodak was content to supply Polaroid with color negative material for its film. Its real interest was concentrating on mass sales of cheap, easy-to-use conventional cameras like the highly successful Instamatic.
In 1965, though, Polaroid introduced the Swinger, an instant black-and-white camera that cost only $14, and four years later was selling a color camera for $ 30. Kodak kicked its own research-and-development program into high gear and in 1969 the company informed Polaroid it would no longer manufacture Polaroid's film.
For a while it seemed as if there would be no contest. Polaroid's SX-70 model , introduced in 1972 and dubbed by Land ''absolute one-step photography'' - took a brighter, clearer picture than previous instant cameras, and did so without requiring the photographer to pull out the picture, peel apart the exposure, or indeed do anything at all other than push the button. Kodak, which had been developing a system requiring a peel-apart film, had to send its engineers back to the drawing boards.


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Dr. Steinmetz was a member of the technical staff at Hughes Aircraft, Field Services and Support, from 1971 to 1973. He then worked as an Instructional Designer for two of the leading training companies in Southern California. From 1979 to 1998, he was President of Learning Systems Sciences, a nationally recognized leader in the development of computer-based instructional systems, with clients such as IBM, Control Data, Federated Dept. Stores, Washington Mutual and several other Fortune 500 companies. The company later became part of a publicly traded enterprise called Provant.
In 2002, Dr. Steinmetz started a new enterprise, Training Systems Design. He works with clients such as Amgen, Southern California Edison, Pfizer, Wellpoint, Macys and other major corporations.
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I am having trouble submitting a photo to the gallery. Has anyone tried with success? I would love to find out what to do.
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We don't have a gallery section on the antiques forum. It would be most handy and probably more so than on the other forums. Which gallery were you trying to submit it to? The is a size restriction (bytes) on the GW in general of 60K I think. Most of us use a web-based photo repository, most of them are free, like photobucket. That will put your picture right into the text with an html tag. If you already have it on a website, you can just put the url in the box where it says to, and then give it a name and we can click on it. |
- Posted by antiquefever (My Page) on Sun, Aug 29, 10 at 12:03
Thanks so much for the tip about Photobucket. I am adding the pictures of the headboard. I have been searching for the medallions, but have not been successful in finding them. I would love to have a suggestion about where to look. Thanks for your help. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Antique Eastlake Style Headboard and Mirror
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There are several ways to get it on here, but the easiest for you, until you get used to assigning html tags is just to do this. Go to photobucket and click on the picture you want to share with us. Go to your browser address bar on top and copy the address on it. Post a response to your thread on the GW, go to the box beneath it where it says optional Link URL and paste that address. Then go to the next box below it and type in a name for that file, like headboard and then hit preview message and then hit submit. We can then just click the links to view only the picture you want us to see. |
I tried the html and the photo was not in the text. Is there another way to do that? It's nicer to have the photo right there without having to make people click again, I think, but I cannot figure out how to do it using Photobucket. I'd appreciate any help available. |
The photo won't be in the text, until you go to the preview message screen, and then it should be. Then you hit submit. I'll walk you through it, and see if you are doing what I'm doing. Go to your photobucket account. Find the picture you want to put in your message. Double click it to bring it up by itself. Go to the left hand side of the page your photo is on. There are four boxes under the title "Share your image". Double click the one saying html code. A little yellow box should come up saying the code is copied. "<>a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/calliope07/?action=view¤t=may2010022.jpg" target="_blank">> I have put brackets around the carats so you can see the code. If I didn't.......all you would see is the picture. When your code comes up the brackets won't be there and it'll magically turn into a picture in the next screen. Post to a thread and in the message section, hit right click your mouse to paste the code where you want the picture to be. Alls you will see is a bunch of code. You will not see a picture yet. This is normal and not a mistake. Hit the preview message button under the message box. You should be able to see your embedded picture then. If you do, hit submit. |
I must be doing something wrong still. Thanks for trying, Calliope. |
You need to paste the HTML code into the body of your message here, not into the link boxes below. The other way to find the HTML code in photobucket is to click on the "Share" button. That will give the chance to click on a tab called "get link code." Get the HTML code for the full-size photo, and paste it in - again, to the body of your message, where you type your words. And as Calliope says, when you hit "preview message," your photo should appear. If it doesn't, don't bother hitting submit, just try again. KarinL |
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Scented and Glittered Sidewalk Chalk
Spring is still quite a few months away, but when you are desperate for a rainy day project, making sidewalk chalk is a really cool thing to do.
This sidewalk chalk is especially desirable because not only is it glittery, it has different scents. You can use essential oils or scents that are meant for candles, soap and body lotions to make multi-sensory sidewalk chalk without spending a ton of money.
This chalk can be used on any blackboard. In fact, if you have painted a wall in your home with blackboard paint, your kids can have a blast with this stuff. It also makes unique, inexpensive gifts for birthdays, Easter baskets, and other celebrations.
You'll need to add the Tempera paint powder a little at a time until you have the color you are looking for. It's hard to give an exact amount since it will change from one person to another. Do the same with the scented oil.
This project isn't too hard to do, but your kids will definitely need your help. So, the next time the great outdoors is too messy to mess with? Pull out your craft supply box and make some memories.
Scented and Glittered Sidewalk Chalk
You will need:
- 1 cup plaster of Paris
- 1 cup water
- Powdered Tempera paint
- 1/4 cup glitter
- Few drops of essential oil or scented oil
- Toilet paper rolls for molds
To Make:
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- Pack firmly into toilet paper rolls
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Carl Goodman has taken over as director of the Museum of the Moving Image, the Astoria cultural institution announced Tuesday.
Goodman previously served as the museum's senior deputy director and will be the second to lead the multi-media facility.
"The moving image is more than just the defining art form of our time, it is an important part of our daily lives," said Goodman in a statement. "For more than 20 years, the museum has been addressing and exploring the art, history, technology and social impact of screen culture in all its forms."
Goodman, who started out as an educator at the museum in 1989, said he looks forward to leading the facility as it continues to grow.
Former director Rochelle Slovin, who shepherded the museum through its impressive redesign, lead it for the past 20 years. She announced her retirement late last year.
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Empathy In The Time Of Twitter
How many tweets have you seen like this?
"No, this is doing it wrong: http://github.com/joecoder/joeslibrary"
Probably a few, right? Maybe a couple of Hacker News comments, too. Probably not just about Github repos either: I've seen 140-character attacks on blog posts, Dribbble shots, startups, anything imaginable that someone put a lot of effort into. And I just really don't like seeing these quick dismissals. They're hollow, inconsiderate, and maybe even a little mean.
But here's the worst part: this behavior is fairly rational. In a world where you're as respected as how many retweets you get, it's in your benefit to err on the outlandish and aggressive rather than the constructive and thoughtful. To evoke quick, cheap emotions and get the easy retweet. Our attention spans have shrunk and made it that much easier to consume the more shallow analyses.
That sort of commentary isn't the majority, though sometimes it can be the loudest. It's not just the tech community in particular, either: cheap snark is just something that comes with any soapbox. Shock and awe gets upvoted, on and offline. It's just easier on the internet to go after someone who is wrong.
So if you ever find yourself in the middle of composing a snarky tweet about someone's project, or find your finger descending onto the "Retweet" button of that sort of writing...take a second.
Think about the guy on the other side of the conversation, the one "doing it wrong." Does your comment really need to be said like that? Is it adding to the discussion, or is it for your benefit more than theirs? Really empathize and remember about how it feels to have your hard work so easily disregarded. Be thoughtful. Retweets can be rewarding, but restraint is admirable.


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My question: After completing a task, do you have to re-roll the dice or is it ok to fail the adventure right after that?
It happened in a game yesterday. So a monster was holding my yellow dice and it was on an adventure where it was impossible to clear (it needs 8 dice so I need to unlock the yellow dice first) So I decided to just kill the monster to get my dice back and quickly fail the adventure. The problem was, there was a terror effect on the adventure card and I don't want to roll an impossible adventure just to get the terror effect.


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Very brief item title reads - Coaching Clubs' Meet. Leisurely perhaps but always picturesque in these days of motor char-a-banc "trips to everywhere".
We see the coaches all lined up with the horses in front ready to pull them. M/S of the driver holding a whip getting ready to go. M/S as the coaches drive along the road.


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The Luxury Bathroom
From tiny powder rooms to wide-open masters, bathrooms are becoming the sexiest spaces in the house
By Elle Decor Staff
The bathroom is a high-traffic area and one that guests are likely to see, and yet when decorating, it can easily be overlooked. At its core, the lavatory is a utilitarian space but as author Samantha Nestor says, "People are using the bathroom as an oasis once again, and learning that you don't have to be governed by any of the rules." In her book, The Luxury Bathroom, Nestor explores what makes this essential room so inspiring. It's become a lavish spa-like place, a welcoming spot for guests, a place to take risks and make clever design decisions, as well as the most personal space in the home. Whether these rooms stand out for their opulence, or wow us with their streamlined simplicity, one thing is clear: The bath is becoming an irresistible retreat. In our preview of the book, you'll see that Nestor has indeed chosen "the spaces with the most imaginative solutions to different problems and places and that people would aspire to have in their own homes," because unlike reading rooms or walk-in closets, "Everybody has a bathroom."


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In 2008, Rudy Giuliani led in GOP polls in the early going. But he wound up spending $50 million to win only one delegate. He had a problem that proved insurmountable: the more he campaigned, the lower his poll numbers went, because he is an extraordinarily unappealing politician and human being.
The Giuliani approach of contempt through familiarity is spreading like wildfire through the GOP field.
Fox News: "A Minnesota Public Radio/Humphrey Institute poll released Wednesday showed that 53 percent of those surveyed would probably not vote for Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty for president even if he won the 2012 presidential primary."
PPP: "51% of Massachusetts voters have an unfavorable opinion of Romney to only 40% who view him favorably. Republicans like him for the most part (a 75/14 favorability) and independents narrowly do so as well (50/44). But for a Republican to be popular in a deep blue state requires a lot of appeal to Democrats and that Romney has little of, with only 16% seeing him positively to 76% with an unfavorable opinion. Romney is no Scott Brown as far as appeal across party lines goes."
US News: "PPP, a well-regarded Democratic firm, has measured Palin's favorability in 10 states (ranging from battlegrounds like Ohio to predictably partisan places like Alaska and Massachusetts) for the last couple of months and–not surprisingly–she is uniformly under water. But of the 10 states, only voters in Massachusetts (27 percent approve and 68 percent disapprove) take a dimmer view of Palin than in Alaska (33/58)."
CNN: "According to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll, only four percent of Texas Republicans would support Republican Gov. Rick Perry in [the GOP primary for] a bid for the White House."
PPP: "23% of GOP primary voters in the state say Mike Huckabee is their preference to be the party standard bearer next year to 22% for Gingrich, 16% for Herman Cain, 10% for Sarah Palin, 8% for Mitt Romney, 4% for Michele Bachmann, and 3% for Ron Paul and Tim Pawlenty." (This poll isn't as bad news for Gingrich as the other home-state polls are, particularly given that it was taken before Huckabee announced his non-candidacy).
SurveyUSA: "By 5:1, NJ Voters Say Governor Christie Should Not Run for President in 2012 … 38% of NJ adults approve of the job Christie is doing, 56% disapprove. … By 2:1, NJ voters say Christie would be a worse president than Barack Obama. … Voters split evenly on whether Christie would be better president than George W. Bush. … Among lower-income voters, Christie is Minus 32. Among upper income voters Christie is Minus 5."


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04 December 2012 | Tags: Thai, Jain food, Celadon
A luxury stand-alone hotel in an oasis of tranquility, The Sukhothai Bangkok, has enhanced its pure Thai culinary experience dedicated to attract Indian travellers.
With the increased number of high-end leisure clients visiting Thailand from India and staying at The Sukhothai Bangkok, customer needs are foremost in mind. With a proven reputation for culinary excellence and innovation, Chef Chamlong Pewthaisong (Jimmy) has captured the essence and authenticity of Thai cuisine while adhering to a pure vegetarian set of ingredients as well as methods of preparation also suitable for guests who require a Jain menu. Each dish is a curated collection of authentic recipes from across Thailand, and combines exquisite taste with eye-catching presentation for an unforgettable cultural and epicurean experience. Menus can be further customized to the needs of individuals as required.
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My dog ate through the driver's seat belt on my 2002 Forester. The dealer quoted me $450 and said only a dealership had the training to repair the seat belt. He said the seat belt is connected to the airbag computer, so that the driver is held in place if the airbag goes off. I would like to go somewhere else to get a cheaper price, but am concerned about safety. Anyone know if it's true that only dealerships have the ability to make this repair?
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