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Though it's hampered by rather bloodless lead performances, this story of an ageless woman and her two great loves finds its tone in its second…
Though it's hampered by rather bloodless lead performances, this story of an ageless woman and her two great loves finds its tone in its second…
It's meant to be a tale of uplift for faith-based audiences, but instead wears viewers down with a heavy-handed narrative, an overbearing score and voiceover…
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
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"The Campaign" made me think of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" if it had been written by the Onion staff. It involves a Congressional election in North Carolina in which both campaigns are reduced to gaffes and dirty tricks, until the tide is turned at the last moment by an uncontrolled outburst of honesty. Will Ferrell stars as Cam Brady, the four-term incumbent who runs basically because he likes being a congressman. Zach Galifianakis is Marty Huggins, the doofus who runs the local tourism board and is backed by billionaire brothers who want to "insource" cheap labor by buying the district and then selling it at a profit to China.
The movie is technically nonpartisan, although there is no mistaking the billionaire Motch brothers (John Lithgow and Dan Aykroyd). They're clearly intended to be the Koch brothers, architects of changes in our laws about political contributions that allow corporations to pour fortunes into campaigns.
The Motches have no particular ideology except that it is a good thing for them to get richer. Candidates Brady and Huggins stand for the Flag, our men in uniform and Jesus — although in a debate, when Huggins challenges Brady to recite the Lord's Prayer, he has to improvise.
The movie uses their campaign as a showcase of political scandals that have become familiar in both parties, missing only one: Neither candidate is caught adopting a wider stance in an airport restroom. Brady tops that, however, by seducing Higgins' tubby wife, Mitzi (Sarah Baker), filming it with his phone and then posting their rumpy-pumpy as a video that goes viral. This is not so much a campaign strategy as an outburst of savage rage, but it does give him a two-point bump in the polls.
The Ferrell character has a John Edwards hairstyle, and also borrows from Ferrell's "Saturday Night Live" performances as George W. Bush. If Galifianakis is inspired by anybody, it may be Newt Gingrich, although his Huggins is way too clueless to be Newt. During the course of the contest, he becomes inflamed with new insights, however, and is coached by campaign manager Tim Wattley (Dylan McDermott), who the Motches send in to provide him with a makeover so complete it even replaces the family dogs.
Brady's campaign manager is Mitch (Jason Sudeikis), who wants Brady to win primarily because he wants to hang onto his own cushy job. His loyalty runs deeper, however, than that of Brady's blond poster wife, Rose (Katherine LaNasa), who will put up with a lot but draws the line when her husband posts the porn of himself online. Brady also has a fondness for emailing photos of his penis; that's the kind of detail we wouldn't have been able to believe until — well, it happened.
The movie has been directed by Jay Roach, who seems to draw both from the broad schtick of his "Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery" and "Meet the Fockers" movies and the political outrage of his "Recount" and "Game Change." He should get some credit for guiding both Ferrell and Galifianakis in playing characters who are at a certain distance from their usual screen personas.
Would a Republican enjoy this movie as much as a Democrat? Possibly. Party affiliations mean nothing to the characters, nor does the plot approach them.
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You see guys? What did I say in my last post?
Phoronix: Moonlight, Microsoft Patent Covenant Updates
Just two days after Mono 2.6 was rolled out, which has been widely discussed within our forums, Miguel de Icaza has a few more Microsoft / Mono related announcements. Miguel this morning has announced that Moonlight 2.0 is complete, there is a new collaboration agreement between Microsoft and Novell to bring the Silverlight 3.0 and 4.0 feature sets to Moonlight, and Microsoft has updated its patent covenant that concerns Moonlight's distribution abilities. Moonlight 2.0 has been in beta for a few months and it implements most of Microsoft's Silverlight 2.0 functionality along with some early 3.0 features with regards to the pluggable pipeline, easing animation functions, partial out-of-browser support, writable bitmaps, and new data-binding features...
You see guys? What did I say in my last post?
Notably missing from that is Netflix. I wonder if this increased collaboration will include Netflix and the advanced media streaming required to support it, or if that is still off the table. I want to switch to use boxee with linux not windows.
MS knows that Mono will never going to compete really with moonlight and ofcourse will never produce innovation, so it's the best solution for them to play the good guy while benefit themselves and against FOSS.
It is not collaboration at all but a different and tricky form of control and leadership.
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RedHat lives from Opensource and wants Linux to compete with any other OS and innovate rather than follow other's innovations while AMD and Intel cares for their hardware to work properly under Linux and for that they opened their drivers and specs to the community. Where do you see leadrship, control and hindering of innovation here? What does that have to do with microsoft? The first companies benefit from Linux while MS does not. Totally different goals via totally different ways.
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Ok, then I pray god your favourite website converts to silverlight and Microsoft wouldn't allow the existant of mono. Are you happy now? I am.
I'm tired of bullshit.
Fortunately though, there is no god...

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The basic things on picking a Bread Maker
Why not having a fresh loaf of bread everyday? If there's a questionnaire of culinary art that finds huge interest but also substantial share of drop out, it will be bread making. That is the nature of art as appreciating a piece of artwork is entirely not the same as creating it. Fire isn't any doubt significant but it takes true dedication and tenacity to attain particular degree of command. Getting started with your own bread making at house was previously a painful process that needs enormous amount of investment including the oven, dough mixer and several other accessories. The introduction of bread maker claims to alter all this. But despite the simplicity and advantage, do not assume everything will be so simple and you can bake like a pro overnight. If you begin your pursuit for a good bread machine, these list of the best bread machine 2015 are good to take into account.
Plain white bread may be excellent but if you have to have it every day, it is quite easy to get your self bored of it. It doesn't take great mastery to bake plain white bread. But if that's what your principal purpose is, you may be better off with some of the best entry level bread machines as the more costly models will be an overkill for this case. But as you come across more bread machine reviews shared by the others, you will learn the inclusion of fruits and nuts can significantly enhance the taste of your bread. That is where the different bread makers decide to do it differently. A beep sound is used to alert you it is time to fall the fruits and nuts and such characteristic is typically found in the basic and more affordable bread makers. By going through the various bread machine reviews, you may learn that some of the high end versions like Breville BBM800XL is made to consider such headache from the baking process.
Many bread maker proprietors locate the timer to be a highly practical function. What the timer in your bread machine does is allow you set if you want baking to start. There are few occasions where this feature is invaluable. One situation is where you love waking to the aroma of freshly baked loaf of bread in the morning. Additionally, there are those who desires to have their bread freshly baked for dinner the moment they arrive home after a long day of work. Before setting the timer, it is possible to just lose all the ingredients in and allow the baking procedure begins as programmed. If you've got a bread maker model in your mind, remember to research your options and go through the bread machine reviews linked to it. No one gets it right in the first trial and many people want at least few rounds of experiments before they may be in command of their new gadget.
The ability to choose different loaf size is what you need to significantly pay attention to when you proceed through the bread machine reviews before selecting the best bread maker. How much you need is determined by your family-size. In general, smaller loaf of bread size serving is adequate for a little family of 3 or 4 members. But again, this is still based upon the size of each member in the family. The need of a household where every one is of little built will definitely be less than one where every one is of bigger constructed. So, understand how much is your need and the perfect bread machine for you'll be one that allows you to pick the loaf of bread size which you desire.
The introduction of automatic bread maker brings new hope for the typical family who prefers to have the alternative of baking their own preservative-free loaves of bread. Families who want to embark on healthier lifestyle are increasingly looking towards adopting bread maker and the best bread makers frequently end up being worthy investment. Do not undermine the relevance of dietary ingestion. If you do your bread maker reviews completely, you may learn that the best bread makers for your case aren't always the most expensive models. No one will manage to master their baking ability overnight. These machines may have been designed to take most of the guessworks from the baking process, but before you are able to really be a baking expert, it'll likely take numerous hours of training to get there.
read moreHow good are dedicated blender in making smoothies?
With the amount of junk food that we eat each day increasing, drinking smoothies in the morning is a good habit to have. If you are in need of a hand blender to help you in smoothies adventure, following are a few points you should consider to actually buy a good blender for smoothies. First of all, let's consider hand blender. You've got to remember that hand blenders are meant for blending sauces and other soft foods. Most immersion blenders are powerful enough to aid mixture or combine soft foods such as mashed potatoes or soups, but many are not made for blending dough, chopping ice or cutting through vegetables.
One foremost facet that you must consider is whether to obtain a corded or a cordless blender. You will have more independence having a cordless blender as you won't be induced to bring your food near an electrical outlet merely so your blender cord will reach. Because Of its portability attribute cordless blender can be easily carried around with you even while traveling. Many come a travel mug, making it better to prepare a breakfast smoothie while you are on the run. Before you go ahead and obtain a hand blender, have a clear idea concerning its utility as a user. It is also great to note that the hand blender can compete using a hand mixer in a variety of ways including the groundwork of cake concoctions, soups and sauces. Some premium quality hand blenders have separate attachments that may be used as added kitchen tools and make whisking and blending of fixings considerably more easy.
Unless you might have formerly owned or used an immersion blender before, you wouldn't comprehend the importance of ergonomic and material design. You Had usually find many aspects being discussed in Cuisinart smart stick hand online blender reviews and this is one that gets talked about quite frequently. If you love mixing puree or soup, you want a firm hold on your blender and that's what an ergonomic layout guarantees to attain. In addition, you want to avoid models which are manufactured from plastic body as it will feel cheap and readily breaks. Yet, you may not desire one that's made completely of metal as it might be too heavy even when 5 minutes is typically the longest duration you must hold on to your hand held blender.
You will also see that more affordable hand blenders typically comprise additional accessory, a whisk for example, while those that are priced higher come with even more add on such as a chopper, a pitcher along with a journey storage, with respect to the model. While going around kitchen supplies shops or department stores, you will find hand blenders which cost significantly less than $20, while others might go over $100. Cleaning a hand blender is pretty simple as compared to the traditional blenders making this all-in-one kitchen tool one of the most favorite goods in your kitchen. Ultimately, it's recommended that you stick with the recognizable brands but it does not mean you can take anything for granted. But brand preference differs between individual and if Cuisinart is your preferred brand, you will definitely want to start with Cuisinart blender reviews particularly those that talked about the brand's most famous model.
read moreHow to pick a perfect vacuum cleaner
It is widely acknowledged that diamonds and girls are inseparable; and similarly mentioned in the same breath, vacuums are parents' most readily useful friend. Most of us must cope with household cleaning at some time in our life. It depends on your family concept and some of us may be lucky enough to be separated from the household chores while some of us aren't that lucky. Either way, in the span of time as you transfer to your own property you'll still have to cope with cleaning duties. An effective and reliable vacuum cleaner is all you have to choose, and checking out top vacuum cleaner reviews in 2015 is an important first step in choosing the most readily useful of the products from the all the different model options.
If you are planning replace your old hoover, then you had probably feel happy that you have several buying choices. Some individuals would rather shop in department stores like Costco, which is one of the most popular options. Nevertheless, it's only great to accomplish so if you have so much free time with you, if perhaps not, things will get a tiny bit difficult. Alternately, it is possible to grab your phone and place your order. The only free time they have is when the kids are taking a rest but they're usually too exhausted to do something else other than turning on the TELEVISION. Specific brands like Shark has realized this market potential and so that they have developed their ways of target stay-home mothers. Still, online shopping remains to be among the top choices. The main reason is basically because online shopping allows you to go through some of the best vacuum cleaner reviews and compare prices across different online merchants before making your best pick.
One crucial factor that has to be weighed when choosing a vacuum may be the degree of upkeeping required. An excellent vacuum is naturally the one that requires as little maintenance as possible. But honestly speaking, such thinking may not be realistic after all. A vacuum is constructed of many complicated components assembled to work together and hence it is extremely hard to develop a design that works well but requires no maintenance. That is true at least given the existing technology limitation but certainly no one can forecast exactly what the future will be. Trying towards finding one which need less but not necessarily minimum amount of care would be a more reasonable expectation.
Indeed, there are many shopping options to choose from if you are looking for a vacuum. The problem is perhaps not concerning the absence of choices but the overwhelming choices, that is quite interesting. Whether you prefer getting your product from Dyson, it is advisable to do your homework and finding Dyson vacuum cleaner reviews, with just a little research you will have the most effective. On a last note, bear in mind that the list of best vacuum cleaners is not the same annually. Make sure that you are choosing the latest models, as it generally has better features and improvements. For example, something like a cordless features is a lifesaver, imagine that you don't need to drag the cabling around the house. If you are interested to learn more about this type of vacuum cleaner, check out this best cordless vacuum review.
read moreMethods to identify the best microwave ovens
To most of us, no other location on earth can be better than our house. It's no wonder that most folks would have known of the phrase 'home-sweet-home'. For me, my kitchen is the most important function of my home where I often spend the bulk of my time whenever I'm-not working on my computer. Not every one of you would have the ability to relate to what I am stating as you might have your own life style and tastes. I suppose that you'll agree with me even although I 've met some people who believe kitchen is the last-place in your house where they would desire to devote their time at. For people who spend a lot of time in the kitchen, I am certain you would agree with me that equipping your kitchen with nothing but the finest set of appliances is of paramount importance. You can find matters that you just should consider when making an equipment buy and I'm going to share few of them here.
Different types of oven have been invented with each developed for specific kind of cooking. But with 9 out of every 10 American houses owning a microwave oven, there's little to argue against the popularity of microwave oven. Such stat is just a little mind-blowing contemplating the mixed recommendation that you generally get when going through the microwave oven reviews. Despite all the attacks against it, the best microwave oven model in 2015 remains selling like hotcakes. If I can draw an easy conclusion, it'd be that the proponents of microwave oven seem to have won the hearts and minds of many home-owners.
When it comes to oven, there are two fundamental kinds that you must watch out for during your oven reviews and the two sorts are convection and non-convection kinds. If it is the first time you come to this term, you may be questioning what this means and if there is a have to get one such model. Whether it's the ultimate toaster range or microwave oven, convection-based model is just the fundamental oven but with the fan connected to the unit that is in charge of circulating the air within for a more even temperature distribution. Don't underestimate what this simple feature can do for your cooking as it might just be the input producing brilliant and bad recipes. Do not be surprised if you discover the best convection toaster oven to be a lot more expensive than its non-convection counterpart.
Talking about my kitchen will be a area that intrigues and excites me the most. For people who can relate well with what I am obsessed about, I'm certain you understand how significant it really is to get the finest-quality equipment and the finest oven is just one of them. Be sure that you understand clearly what your cooking preference requires as there are different types of oven to focus on the different cooking needs. If you love pizza and can not go on a day without pizza, consider getting the top-rated pizza oven that you can put-on your counter top and not one that needs to be spot on the patio and demands enormous amount of room. Smart shoppers know that they should start their hunt by heading through few related latest oven reviews and find out which models are most advised. If you're buying a microwave oven, find the list of best microwave ovens for 2015 and not 2014. I'll now leave it to you to investigate and I hope I've provided you some notion on what exactly that you must be watching out for when you mean to purchase the next set of oven appliances.
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Stupid question: How can you tell if bean bag furniture is great or bad?
From all the different furniture options available, bean bag is most likely one that's frequently less talked about. But owning a bean bag can in fact open you up to a new kind of lifestyle which is not like the common life-style that most people are inclined to have. Most of us tend to perceive only wood or steel furniture as useful and nothing else is of little use. However, when you add a fun piece like a bean-bag into the mix, rooms and areas accept an entirely new dynamic – offering you a boost to your own fun, originality, and general happiness like you'dn't consider. So, for those people who have never heard of beanbag before, here are just few examples to get you started and perhaps after studying it, you might have a much better idea on what this lovely furniture can be used for.
Of everyone, beanbag is particularly popular among pregnant women. Maternity brings great news but it's a tough journey that last no briefer than 36 weeks, at least for most individuals. Unless you have been through the various pregnancy periods, it'll be tough to understand the items which you should particularly be careful for. Sleeping posture is one which if not properly cared for, could result in chronic back pain. As you enter the later stages of the pregnancy journey, the body shape is something that will be altering and that's when obtaining the greatest seat can be catchy. Due to the flexibility of bean bag chairs, they can naturally adjust to the changing body contour which means you'll have a single furniture that can be utilized throughout.
Library is one common place where bean bag use has been quite popular. There is no better method to get the optimum enjoyment from reading your favourite novel than to slugged yourself in to a comfortably designed bean bag chair. Let yourself be 'sucked' in to the bean bag chair exactly the same way as you allow yourself be caught up by the story that you are reading. If you're a designer and looking for furniture thought that's not only stylish-looking but also comfortable for your audience, bean bag definitely makes one of the excellent consideration. Whatever the color and theme of your decor, the perfect bean bags can be tailored for you given the flexible nature of bean bag itself.
Among the less recognized but to me is the coolest bean bag use is as a float in the pool. I always get a surprise response every time I mentioned this to a buddy. But it really is true that in regards to the pool place, bean bag can actually make one of the greatest piece of furniture. All you have to do is set up a number of bean bag chairs or a huge bean bag sofa and you'll have watertight furniture that you just do not mind getting a little damp or sloppy. The minimal quantity of maintenance and upkeeping is one advantage that bean bag can offer. If you've got an exclusive pool, there isn't any better way than getting a bean-bag and let it float as you bask your self under the sun.
You might have your doubt and the few examples shown above should shed some light in to the use of bean bag. It's one piece of furniture gear where your creativity is the only limit. While you can find bean bag makers that provide you ready-made layout, the finest is still one which you can fully customize to your liking and preference. Finding such bean bag manufacturing company is progressively less-common these days only because any product that needs personalization can-not be mass-produced. Yet, you'll be fortunate if you can locate one that lets you have complete customization liberty which often means it is possible to pick anything from the contour, cloth material and fabric design.
read moreHere is my best holiday destination
I've a few slogan in life and one of them is "I reside to travel". There's barely any of them that I'll remember forever. Of the unusual few, Thailand is undoubtedly one of these. But as far as my experience goes, all has been nicely and I will hardly think of another spot that can provide the kind of worth for your cash like what Thailand has to offer.
Bangkok, as the money of Thailand, assures lots of excitement and surprises. Being a larger city it really is, you are able to expect a city that's quite a bit more energetic than all other cities in the state. The list of attraction is never-ending and the Bangkok food street market is just one of them. The size of Chatuchak weekend market will undoubtedly leave you impressed. It is like a huge melting-pot where you get to appreciate the different culinary treats from distinct areas of Siam. Subsequently there's the tuk-tuk encounter that is unlike any other.
Phuket is the next-most well-known destination after Bangkok. Laying on the outer most point of the state, Phuket has among the most incredible beaches on earth. But it's probably the devastating Tsunami that happened in 2006 that introduced Phuket to the globe period. I have been to Phuket several times but fortunately, I was not there when the Tsunami struck. To me, what I remember the most about Phuket is the seashore massage that I had there. The expertise of seeing the sun evaporating slowly from your horizon as you enjoy a comforting Thai massage is really one type of its own.
One city that provides visitors rather another kind of experience is Chiang Mai. If you're familiar with Siam, you had understand that most of the tourism areas are seen along the coastal region which signifies they're mostly beach destination. On the other hand, Chiang Mai has a much more agreeable and cooling weather through the year which is due to how it lies in fairly high elevation. It is also occur to be quite near the boundary dividing Siam with its norther neighbors, specifically Laos and Cambodia. Aside from the town's famous night market, you should truly spend some time visiting the boundary too.
Locations like Krabi and Koh Samui are must-visit destinations and do not say you have been to Thailand if you have not gone to these places. What leaves me amazed is the nevertheless immaculate beaches it is possible to see in these areas despite the substantial tourism existence which usually have triggered over-commercialisation. There's barely any such area anymore nowadays. Don't neglect to check the calendar to make sure that the time of your visit does not coincide with the monsoon season when you would discover many attractions to be shut.
read moreThe amateur guide to the Pixar's Best Films
Lots of individuals feel that there hasn't been another animation company Pixar deserved not a gold standard award than that. Pixar Animation Studios has never let the initial Toy story's customers down, creating at least one animation blockbuster film each year ever since it was released back in 1995. Here is an interesting fact. A movie production company has to release more than one blockbuster every year if it is going to remain prosperous. Nonetheless, this unwritten rule will not apply to Pixar. They do not need to release more than one film a year. Pixar can manage to comfortably do this simply because they are quite good at what they do and not one of their animated films has ever failed to get a slot at the box office successes. Let's look at few of characters or what have become my favourite Pixar films.
Finding Nemo needs to be one of Pixar's highest grossing generations since the origin of the company's. This is a real story that is classic and it is a movie that every parents should sit down to see with their kids. It tells the story of exceedingly protective parents who one day, discovered their son to be missing. This sparks off a massive search operation. It is during this search operation the parents discover that being over-protective is bad. They should show their son about how to care of his own and be responsible for himself. The movie expands our imagination of the lives of fish and sea creatures while touching our hearts with the story.
Pixar subsequently went on to expand the limits of cartoon film generation when it started work in the cartoon Wall-E. Producing an animated movie with totally no dialogue in it whatsoever, but at the same time hope that it'd keep its audience engaged throughout the whole movie was really huge at that, and a crazy wager. Yet the enormous gamble absolutely paid off. I had been doubtful about this Pixar job, but my fears were laid to rest when the movie was eventually released. Wall E not only went on to scoop an Oscar in the very best Animated Feature Film classification, but was additionally in TIME magazine's Best Movies of the Decade list, as voted by audiences all around the United States. If you think you can not maybe sit for 2 hours watching a dialogue-less movie, you should see this.
In 2004, a movie which was a pause from the organization 's customary approach of using the animals as the principal character of its own pictures was released by Pixar. That picture is none apart from The Incredibles. There's something different with all the characters featured in this film although I adore most of Marvel's super heroes characters. It is a real masterpiece particularly with its blending, of many elements of entertainment found in several Hollywood blockbusters, within a picture. The story is massively adventuresome and it brings to life the story an unconventional fun-loving family through the then state-of-the-art technology. The notion overturned that superheroes have to be supernaturally gifted individuals that were solitary.
Any child is sure to hate the concept of ants and bugs. When you have kids and you also would like to introduce them to the entire world of bugs, there is no better way than to show them one of Pixar's most successful movie – A Bug's Life. It's one of those rare movies that's both educational and amusing. One thing that I adore most about the film is the humorous element that's been designed to appeal to this kind of wide audience. For parents who believe watching films with their children is a boring game, try seeing this.
Pixar is not anymore a business alone. Disney acquired the animation film company in 2006 amid a lot of doubt that such a move would be more detrimental to them than it would be advantageous. It really is hard to judge whether Pixar's acquisition by Disney has done more good than harm if it makes at least one leading blockbuster film each year. There's one question that I always ask myself. I've constantly pondered if this acquisition has led to the death of imagination and the technological advancement at all. If not for the acquisition, I wonder if Pixar will come up with a different breakthrough like they did in the year 1995 with the release of their first Toy Story. But anyway, I'm an enormous Pixar buff and I surely expect they continue making narratives that are good for several years to come.
read moreiPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus: Does bigger means better?
Before finally seeing Apple making its foray into the phablet marketplace I had been waiting for several years now. I still remember how Steve Jobs' conviction of the ideal form factor in the older iPhone versions have come back to the organization he had resurrected from the brink of death. A phone with screen size smaller compared to the iPhone was said to be poor. Anything will be large.
For several years now, Apple's close competitions have been releasing bigger screen smartphones as well as the approach appears to be going very well with smartphone users. I thought it was the closing chance that I am giving to Apple this year. If they are not releasing a larger iPhone I was all set to generate a switch away from the iPhone. I had always desired the super huge Galaxy Note 3 but have been willing to wait because I do not like the Samsung brand.
Now that iPhone 6 Plus and the iPhone 6 had been officially unveiled, it leaves me in a position that is difficult to make my choice. I understand there are millions of people out there who'd similar dilemma as me. The colossal size of the iPhone 6 Plus is certainly an appealing variable. But on the flip side, I've been hearing lots of the negative narratives around iPhone 6 Plus. Referred to some as the 'bendgate' scandal, when you put it in your rear pocket, iPHone 6 Plus had been reported to be bendable.
It has been several years now since I Have been wanting to upgrade from my iPhone 4. Dilemmas and all the hypes leave me in uncertainty if it's the best time to get the iPhone 6 Plus now or is it better to go with the smaller iPhone 6 instead. Is the screen size of the iPhone 6 huge enough. Or will I regret for not getting a larger screen. It makes me question whether the screen size is all there is that we should consider when selecting between the iPhone iPhone 6 Plus and 6. Mistake is the right state I am now in. I am still looking for that someone to enlighten me on this dilemma.
read moreA haven on earth known as Phuket
Phuket is what I'd deem as the last remaining few destinations in the world that I'd call 'haven'. Life has been rather hectic and I've recently chose to get couple of months off to discover new places. Of all the few places that I have visited, nothing left deeper feeling than Phuket.
If you ask me what is it specifically which makes Phuket so memorable, I can't be sure. Scenery. Weather. People. Food. A combination of all is what probably makes it so special.
Nearly a decade following the enormous catastropic tsunami that happened way back in 2006, you can sense that while the world has mostly forgotten about it, it is not the case with the people in Phuket. I can sense that images of the catastropic tragedy are still vivid in the minds of the residents. But many have moved on with their lives.
Here are a few snapshots that I've taken during my stay at Phuket. I am sure it'll offer you a glimpse of the last few remaining paradise on earth.
read moreSearching to purchase a brand new bean bag furniture? These are few matters you must understand before heading to the shop
Of all different sorts of furniture, bean beag is probably one that's less commonly heard of. But owning a bean bag can open you up to a fresh sort of life-style that's not like the typical life-style that most people are inclined to have. To most people, the notion of furnitture can't be much from either wood or metal and anything else is regarded secondary. But when you add an enjoyable bit like a bean bag in to the combination, rooms and areas undertake an entirely new dynamic – providing you a boost to your own interesting, creativity, and general happiness like you'dn't believe. Here are a few great ways to incorporate bean bag chairs and a bean-bag couch into your day to day life.
Pregnant ladies are among those who adore bean bag a lot more than anyone else. Maternity brings great news but it is a rough journey that last no briefer than 36 weeks, at least for most people. Unless you've been through different pregnancy stages, it'll be hard to understand what exactly which you have to particularly watch out for. Sleep position is the one which if not properly cared for, could cause persistent back pain. The additional that a woman is into the pregnancy interval, the more vital it's that she has for herself the greatest seat that can fit in to the changing contour of her bodily body. A well-developed bean-bag chair makes the best pregnancy furniture because they cradle you rather than push you into uncomfortable situations.
Using bean-bag as a swimming pool furniture is an concept which is increasingly common these days. I always get a shock response every time I mentioned this to a friend. It's accurate that bean bags can be amazing parts of furnitures by the pool area. What you have to do is simply select bean bags which are made from waterproof fabric and deploy them without having to worry about them acquiring all the splashes. That's the best part about those pieces of furniture, you don't have to invest an insane amount of time or stress in regards to their care and upkeep. If you've a personal pool, there isn't any better way than obtaining a bean bag and allow it to float as you bask your-self under the sun.
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You might have your doubt and the few illustrations shown above should shed some light in to the use of bean bag. It really is one such versatile and comfortable type of furniture and the limit is merely your imagination. The best bean bags are often ones you could totally customize according to your own taste but what's more typical these days are the readymade legume alternatives. But unfortunately speaking, anything that relates to customization cannot be mass produced and less well-known among business owners. Yet, you will be blessed if you're able to find one which lets you've complete customization liberty which frequently means you'll be able to choose anything from the shape, fabric material and fabric pattern.
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Havruta, a journal of the Shalom Hartman Institute, features a symposium on whether and how to criticize Israel in its February 2012 issue. It makes for interesting reading, with special shout-outs to Yossi Klein-Halevi's thought-provoking letter to a right-wing friend and editor Stuart Schoffman's delightful introduction.
My own contribution is below. I would link directly to it from Facebook, but there's no way to link directly to the articles in the journal - you have to page through the full issue (which has its own joys).
Criticism and Civil Conversation /// A Symposium
J.J. Goldberg: Criticize Away
J.J. Goldberg, editor-at-large of the Jewish Daily Forward, has covered the politics and culture of American Jewry for a quarter century in a variety of American and Israeli publications. He has served as editor-in- chief of the Forward and U.S. bureau chief of the Jerusalem Report, and is the author of Jewish Power: Inside the American Jewish Establishment.
IN LATE 1993, SHORTLY AFTER YITZHAK RABIN and Yasser Arafat shook hands on the White House lawn, Rabin's predecessor Yitzhak Shamir appeared in New York with a surprising message that seemed to surprise no one in his audience. Addressing a packed gathering of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Shamir said (I'm paraphrasing only slightly): I have often urged you to refrain from criticizing Israel's democratically elected government, because Israelis alone bear the consequences of its decisions. Now I've changed my mind. This elected government is making bad decisions. Please, criticize away.
The moment perfectly encapsulated the nonsensical dishonesty that characterizes the debate over whether and how Diaspora Jews may criticize Israel. In reality, there is not and never has been a taboo against Jews criticizing Israel. There is a taboo against Jews urging Israel to adopt more liberal policies toward the Palestinians and the neighboring Arab states. There is no taboo against urging more hardline policies.
The unstated logic behind this one-sided stricture is readily apparent. Advocating a more conciliatory policy can be depicted, fairly or not (usually not) as siding with the enemy. By contrast, no one argues seriously that urging greater inflexibility is meant to weaken Israel and strengthen its foes, even though that may well be the practical result.


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Im more worried about how the planet texture would look on much smaller versions. Medium to large seem pretty good, but I can imagine the texture could be lost at smaller avatar and thumbnail images. For instance, imagine the logo at the size of the standard web browser icon picture..
In fact;
Rizlar: It may be an idea to think about how we would tackle things like ico files separately.. Maybe picking base elements from the logo, or some small section. RPS do it by just taking the R, for example. Any ideas?
When the final decision on logo has been made, the thread would be useful staying open until things like different versions/sizes and other uses are finalised.
Logo as avatar:
I uploaded the current version by rizlar onto the youtube page to test how it would work. There seem to be a few issues with the logo as used for a small avatar image:
-The planet texture gets lost, and just appears like a blur. Cyan is definitely too bright.
-It appears that youtube, and probably other sides, compress the image further, losing quality.
-the diamonds are very small and not a prominent feature.
-The contrast between the prongs and having a white background isnt high enough. Might need to have the full purple background for avatar images, as per the original plan.
-The spikes mean that the logo is offset towards the top when made as large as possible. This means that we would be forced to make the image even smaller for use in a square avatar box and thus obscuring the image even further.
-Might be a good idea to have a version for times like this without the prongs, unless another solution can be found to keep it clean.
On my screen, the avatar appears even smaller than this. I did the second one zoomed into the logo, but its still pretty obscure.
Decided to try some others, one of which stood out as actually being decent contrast. Funnily enough, it was rizlars original textured "seahorse" giraffe... Maybe using these colours would be a good idea based on this?
Like this, though for some reason there was an even bigger hit to quality here:
test3.jpgLast edited by BasicPauly; 05-05-2013 at 12:13 AM.
I think the "problem" is that we're the VS purple giraffes - purple is pretty much a given (at least somewhere in the logo), and you can't stray too far into colours that could look like rival factions. I'm not saying it would be impossible to not have something very different or something without purple, but I'd imagine that most people will probably want to stick with a colour scheme somewhat representative of what and who we are, which is somewhat limiting (not necessarily a bad thing, but a limitation nonetheless).
Unless I'm mistaken, I thought I'd read that the texture was only intended for the larger versions (e.g. the website logo) and it wouldn't necessarily be included on the smaller versions for exactly your reasoning? (And if I'm wrong and that hadn't been said already, then I'm suggesting it ).
I agree, but it would still be interesting. Plus, cooper was interested to see the potential.
Yeah, thats true, though there are still issues with the logo even for smaller versions, such as contrast when viewed as a small image.. Check out the post after the one you replied to, because I just added some issues that we need to think about..
The worrying thing for me is that the bright colours get lost at smaller sizes, especially the cyan and greens on white. I posted up the original number 4 from the initial vote, and the contrast on that is MUCH nicer.. I still love those colours. Probably my favourite composition. Tried a version without the white, because that improves contrast a lot too:
giraffe3test.jpg Easily my favourite so far, though tweaks are an option.
We need to aim for something similar to this in terms of contrast, simply for the sake of smaller avatar like images. While I like the roundel style that we have moved towards, it needs to have a dark background to look good at smaller sizes.
https://www.youtube.com/user/RockPlanetShotgunLast edited by BasicPauly; 05-05-2013 at 05:44 AM.
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Yeah, you are right. Cooper suggested making a few different logo files for use in different places (so one for avatars, one for banners etc.), which seems like a good way to do it. Most of the things you are suggesting, Pauly, can be addressed in this way (eg. only using texture on large versions, centring for avatars). Making a favicon using some specific detail is a good idea.
Seeing how colours work at various scales is important though. Although there is a bit of extra compression from the screen captures, the images you link illustrate nicely why I prefer strong tonal contrasts - the dark giraffes with light spots/backgrounds can be made out clearly at the smaller scale, whereas when light meets light it doesn't immediately jump out.Last edited by Rizlar; 05-05-2013 at 01:50 PM.
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How would everyone feel about buying a mug/shirt/trinket with our logo on it from a Zazzle or CafePress store, with the profit going to fund the Mumble server and the website hosting? Something like http://www.zazzle.com/vanu+gifts has right now. It could be a nice way of giving a donation. I'm not sure how we'd move the money around yet but I can't see anyone who would bother stealing $3 per sale. Just throwing the idea out there.
I did say earlier that the extra detail on the circle would only work on larger versions of the logo.
Once we have decided on a final version at a large size (500x500 I would have thought) we can then use that to create smaller (250x , 100x, 50x, 16x favicon and whatever ones inbetween are needed for specific websites such as YouTube & Twitter) versions.
I'd agree the background shouldn't be white outside of places where it makes sense for it to be white. We can either use whatever colour we use for the interior of the VS logo circle as the background so as to maintain that exterior circle or just use the colour of the exterior circle.
I'm with Rizalr on the need for contrasts. I tried to get this across earlier when I was talking about 'popping' or 'striking' colours. basically, what I meant is that it should be clear what the logo is: A giraffe. It should be clear at small sizes and when on the side of a Galazy flying by that it is a giraffe.Originally Posted by CROCONOUGHTKEY
All of the above are essentially backing up what im trying to say here. We need to essentially have two light colours for the "green" area, and dark colours for the giraffe and background... Thats essentially the combo we should stick with. The light colours themselves need to contrast enough so that you can make out the variation.
The issues I brought up are just some more observations, and I posted them so we know what we have to address when thinking about different sizes. Compression is one of the more important issues, because like I said the sites further compress images, which makes the logo blurry and therefore stand out less.
We want it to be bold, and work well as a logo. For most cases, the logo will be used in a smallish size area, so we need to really think about how we can have it small, yet large enough to see the key features.. Accentuating the diamonds, or not having them at all, may be a good idea after all.
Im really not sure how we can solve the off center issue with the prongs. It looks a bit goofy having the circle offset to the top, but removing them changes the logo. We may end up needing to go with the new youtube layout, which will solve it for this at least. The problem with this is that the new youtube layout doesnt use the standard backgrounds, so our background design would be useless.
The point of my bringing up these issues, was so that we can fairly quickly think of solutions to these issues. We need to start thinking about various alterations andversions that we can use fairly soon, so that it doesnt drag on further still.
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I think by mentioning a lot of that stuff you are blowing it out of proportion. Alignment of the logo as an avatar means we need to use a certain youtube layout? Is this something we need to discuss now? Worry that this discussion just buried the final call for colour entries...
Will try and quickly produce some more colour variants before Cooper looks over them all (though since he mentioned today as the deadline it might be too late already).
In the abscence of much in the way of suggested alternative, let's just push forward with Rizlar's latest design.
I'd like to see something with a slightly redder purple, but that's purely because that's the kind of purple I personally like.
Rizlar: can you post a tiff or something of this so we can start finalising it.
Once that's up I'll knock out a colour palette for reference and place it alongside the chosen font to work out what colours we use for that on the website header.
I can then throw out a series of files at various sizes. Let's start with a 250x250 (ish) reference and work from that.
In terms of a smallish 100x100 or so avatar for places like Twitter and YouTube, it often works best to find out what size precisely they use and upload exactly that size. I know that's the case with tiwtter at least, not sure about YouTube. No offsite resizing usually means little to no compression problems that we've been seeing. A 100x will be fine for resizing to 90x, 85x or whatever we need.
I quite like that the VS logo is off centre and don't see a major problem with that for 'avatar' locations. As long as the centre of the circle is centered to the square image it should be fine. I think the problem we have it that the current isn't centered to the circle (?).
I'm happy to do the resizing and formatting for various locations, but will need something other than a jpg original.
If you upload a tiff or something like that I'll just push ahead and get the sizes out and ready to go, if you don't mind Rizlar, unless there's something you'd like to work on first (or do this yourself).
Thanks, as always, for the excellent work Rizlar.Originally Posted by CROCONOUGHTKEY
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Cheers Cooper. I want to adjust the silhouette a bit and the current planet texture isn't very well implemented, so I will get on fixing that and trying the colour change you requested. Will post the final .tiff in the next couple of days.
Indeed, if you upload an image at exactly the right size there should be no compression. The off-centre thing may or may not be due to the fact that the logo prongs are deliberately slightly wonky. Nonetheless, positioning it / getting it to look good as an avatar shouldn't be a problem.
Bit late, but here are the last-minute colour variations wot I done.
The white VS logo. I love it.
If it was ever on a white background, it might look a bit off, but I really like that white VS logo with the purple background. the whole thing stands out much more clearly than the purple / cyan / green setup.
I can't think of anywhere the logo would appear where it would be on top of a plain white background, so I think I might just say go with that scheme.
(The yellow fights with the purple too much I think. I quite like the pink VS logo though. Maybe with a white or cyan centre?)Originally Posted by CROCONOUGHTKEY
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I think it was mentioned that the decal would be 256x256, so that might be a better start than 250x250?
Yeah, game textures generally come in sizes of even powers of two, so 128, 256, 512, 1024 etc.
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Yeah, I think that the white looks really strong as well. Also gives us a bit more leeway getting the planet texture looking good, since the white provides a strong contrast.
Re: sizes, can try it out at 256x256 (think it would be pretty close to the last ones I put up). The master file will have a much higher resolution tho, just in case we want to print them on t-shirts or something (I like Darkweeble's mumble fund idea), plus it's easy to scale down and keep detail, not so easy to scale up.
I would totally buy a t-shirt. Just saying.
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I would quite happily invest in some RPS Giraffe merch if the profit was going to good causes - i.e. Child's Play or keeping the Mumble server up.
Liking the white version of the logo. Glad to hear we've got nice high res versions as well - are we going to move the design into a vector based programme once we've nailed it down as final, or are we keeping the sketchy feel?
You both have the wrong idea. I dont mean the offset vs logo, I like that a lot myself.
What I mean is the fact that the whole logo is offset to the top. If you look in the above images, the gap between the top of the outer circle and edge is half of the gap between bottom of the circle and edge.. It just looks a bit off when you have it at avatar sizes.
I agree with the white, though I think the spots could be white too. The green could also be a little darker. Might make sense for the background purple to be the deep purple. I like the one I used in my last example.
I thought id throw a little "remove the sprig" in here too .
Finally, two more variants of the white one:
giraffe3f.jpg-Green outer circle stands out quite a bit more. White spots, and deeper purple. White spots stand out more, even at these avatar sizes.
giraffe3g.jpg- Cooper, is this what you meant by a "redder" purple? The background doesnt work so well, but that could be changed.Last edited by BasicPauly; 06-05-2013 at 10:10 PM.
The white variant is "okay", though it's got a bit of an 80s-90s/colours-of-a-shell-suit vibe about it
Whatever you decide: not the pink one.


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Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes in Fontina
I have been totally into all of the fresh ripe tomatoes around these last few weeks and I have been enjoying them every opportunity that I get. When I came across this recipe for roasted heirloom tomatoes with fontina and thyme on Healthy Green Kitchen I was immediately smitten with the idea. Even if your tomatoes are perfectly ripe they can always benefit from a little roasting which concentrates and brings out more of their amazing flavour. If that wasn't enough, those roasted tomatoes are then smothered in ooey gooey melted cheese taking them way over the top and right onto my meal plan!
This recipe is really quick and easy to make! You start by dicing the tomatoes, tossing them in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper then you roast them, top them with cheese and broil for a few minutes to melt the cheese. All said and done you can have this tasty treat in front of you in about a half an hour with very little actual hands on time. These cheese covered roasted tomatoes go great with some bread to top or scoop with and it would easily work as an appetizer at a dinner party or even as a light meal along with a salad!
Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes in Fontina
Roasted heirloom tomatoes covered in melted cheese that just scream to be scooped up with a piece of crusty bread.
Servings: makes 2-4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Printable Recipe
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fontina, shredded
- 1 small loaf of bread such as a ciabatta or a baguette, torn or sliced
- Toss the tomatoes in the oil and vinegar along with the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and spread the mixture out over the bottom of an oven proof pan or baking dish.
- Roast in a preheated 425F oven until the tomatoes just start to brown on the edges, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle on the cheese and place it under the broiler until it is melted and bubbling, about 2-5 minutes. (Watch it carefully.)
- Remove from oven and serve right away with bread for dipping and scooping.
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Andy Roddick was spotted getting his usual scratch on during a practice session in Miami today.
Now, A-Rod's crotch fondling is just as frequent as Rafa's butt picking. So which one is more, eh, distracting (read: which one are you gawking at the most)?
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(image via Queerty, courtesy of Splash News; The Lonely Sandpiper)
Friday, March 27, 2009
PHOTO OP: A hard habit to break for A-Rod + Rafa - but which is worse?
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At our house, we've been known to have drinking games themed on Andy's honks and Rafa's picks. People get tipsier more quickly during Rafa's matches but distraction level? The Roddick Honk seems more vulgar than Rafa's pick, but seems to happen less frequently.
It's a tough call. :)
Happy Friday, Rich!I prefer Andy's ball scratching to Rafa's butt picking. Perhaps it's because I grew up with boys and ball scratching was ridiculously commonplace. Plus I can't actually remember seeing Andy do that during a match but Rafa does it ALL the time.
P.S. Do you think that some people don't like shaking Rafa's hand because they know where it has been?Babz in my defense...yeah.
Anyway, I can't stop staring at Rafa's ass because I'm trying to figure out if his underpants are digging into his glutes creating the dreaded 4-cheek effect or if his pulling of the fabric whilst digging is causing the effect on his left butt cheek.
Does anyone know?- AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Rafa is really annoying with that arse picking thing - does he have crabs or something? Seriously he does it all the freakin' time during the match. Every single point. Every single serve. It drives me mad, particularly when I'm cheering for the opponent who happens to be losing to Rafa.
ReplyDelete - johanneMarch 27, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Rich: So funny that you brought this up bc I was *this close* to asking you about it! HA! Anyways, the Rafa thing is a wedgie pick, as in he's grabbing his underwear and pulling it down & out. A-Rod is straight up grabbing his bits & kibbles and shaking them around. I'm sorry, that seriously grosses me out. It would be like the equivalent of a lady baller adjusting her camel toe. I'm less offended by the wedgie scenario without a doubt. I would not shake A-Rod's hand after that nonsense. Ewww.
ReplyDelete - johanneMarch 27, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Anon 6:33 - How could you not think Andy is the one fighting a mad case of crabs with the way he's always itching his crotch? WAY more suspicious to me than Rafa picking a wedgie. Get thee to a doctor and check out your junk, A-Rod. Hope Brooklyn is respecting herself and protecting herself!! Yikes.
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I guess I have to be the voice of reason. (I'd rather be the voice of lust.)
I work with both male and female bodies. Yes, there is a difference between men and women. Women tend to be more discreet. Men simply don't care. I'm not picking on either sex. It's just he way it is.
I also work with a lot of professional male athletes. They are the worst, because no one has ever told them how disgusting they are. Sorry, I shouldn't have used "disgusting". I'll just say male athletes are usually trained by other males, and males simply don't care. (Except you, Richie, my electric love muffin!) My guys are always shocked when I don't allow certain things in my sessions. Then they learn they really don't need to *check* certain parts in my yoga class.
I understand sports is different from yoga. In sports, things can get jostled and need to be adjusted. WAY more often with men than women. My own personal view is that these adjustments sometimes become habits that aren't corrected. But they are in MY class!
Rafa, if you're interested, I can have your wedgie-free in 3 seconds! ;)The thing that's odd is that Rafa does it wedgie or not. From what he's said in interviews (whether he's fessing up the truth or not), it started when he was young because his butt was too big and his undies rode up. Now he does it on court and off court. I honestly don't think he's aware he's doing it most of the time. It's like a nervous tick.
At least he doesn't do this often:
http://i34.tinypic.com/256vehg.jpg- AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 5:26 PM
@miri, I'm hoping that underwear is grey in colour and not actually that colour from lack of washing.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 5:35 PM
thank god someone else has noticed the a-rod's incessant ball scratching...it turns my stomach every time he does it, which is pretty much all the time when he plays...once you've had it pointed out you can't miss it...rafa's (cute)arse picking is nowhere near as revolting
ReplyDelete - johanneMarch 27, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Rich: It's not easy to make me laugh and vomit at the same time. But you did it with that crabfest comment of yours!! :D
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 6:33 PM
It's clearly a nervous tic with both.
Actually, Rafa tugs at his pants even outside tennis court, completely unawares, whenever he's about to do something demanding, like speak in public or perform a golf drive.
Check out this excellent article from The Times - the Brit journo played golf with Rafa in IW two years in a row:
"He's going to unpick the same 'wedgie' that he does when he's about to serve," I told Cynthia Gorney. "You're kidding me," she replied, but there it was, as Nadal's khakis were pinched and yanked just before he unleashed a tumultuous drive. We could not help but laugh. "What?" Nadal asked, wanting to know what was so funny. Better not to answer.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article5988925.ece - AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 6:17 AM
RiCH, lady ballers do that too.... pay attention to Venus's matches. She loves to pull forward the part of her dress below her neck/around her boobs and wipe her sweaty face with it.
Get a towel, V. - AnonymousMarch 28, 2009 at 6:20 AM
Marc, you do know we gay tennis fans love all these intrusive, voyeuristic, and downright weird pictures, right?
If you want news, just go visit yahoo sport tennis site.
I visit DtL daily for all these titbits....this is what made this blog the best tennis because RiCH posts not only news, but these images. - AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 6:46 AM
No contest. Definitely Roddick's gross very offensive constant ballgrabbing,something which is considered an obscene gesture of the very lowest taste here in Spain.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 11:28 AM
It appears that both Andy and Rafa are suffering from too much of a good thing, hence the constant adjusting and picking. ;)
Either way, I'm not complaining.


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Gordon delivers walk-off hit to cap wild ninth
LA capitalizes after bizarre triple play to secure 9-1 start
LOS ANGELES -- With his bases-loaded, two-out, walk-off single, Dee Gordon ended Sunday's ninth-inning chaos and ignited the controversy.
Sparked by the club's first triple play since 1998 in the top of the inning, the Dodgers rallied in the bottom of the ninth to score the game-winning run on Gordon's liner to left. The 5-4 victory gave the Dodgers a sweep of the Padres, and a 9-1 record -- matching their best start since the 1981 championship season.
But the victory on Jackie Robinson Day was by no means debate-free for Los Angeles. With two on and none out in the ninth, Padres first baseman Jesus Guzman bunted near home plate while umpire Dale Scott looked to have signaled foul. But the ball rolled fair and Scott then decisively signaled as much.
Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis picked up the ball and began an around the horn 2-5-6-3 triple play, and the momentum carried over to the bottom of the inning when Gordon stepped to the plate.
"I'm trying to get a good swing on the baseball," Gordon said. "I had a rough start, so I just tried to calm down and try to help the team win."
Gordon committed an error and also misplayed a pair of grounders to his right that were ruled hits. But manager Don Mattingly said the resolve of his young shortstop was what impressed him most.
"Dee was a little rough today, but that's all right," Mattingly said. "We've talked about it before. Dee's a kid. He's young and he's going to have days that he struggles, but he's going to do things like this, too."
Every day this week, it seemed someone brought up the law of averages in pointing out that both the Dodgers and their center fielder Matt Kemp can't possibly keep up their torrid starts to the 2012 season.
And yet, every day this week the Dodgers and Kemp, who blasted his fourth home run of the series, seem to be setting that bar even higher.
"I'm definitely proud of my guys," Kemp said. "We're finding ways to win -- extending games, extra-inning games, whatever it is, we're getting it done, and we're doing a great job."
On Sunday, Kemp blasted his sixth homer of the year, improving his average to .487 with a 3-for-4 day at the plate. He was serenaded to chants of "MVP" as he circled the bases following the third-inning homer, which put the Dodgers up by two.
Of course, the Dodgers have played all of their first 10 games against the Padres and the Pirates, who won 71 and 72 games last year, respectively. A better barometer of the club's 2012 outlook may come this week when Los Angeles heads to Milwaukee to face the defending NL Central champion Brewers.
"It's nice to get off to a good start, no doubt about that," Mattingly said. "But it's 10 games. We've got another 152 left. There's a long way to go, but that being said, I don't want to downplay it."
The general theme around a jubilant and upbeat Dodgers clubhouse was that it's too soon to get too high about the 2012 season. When asked about his hot start, Kemp responded by saying, "it's early" four separate times.
But regardless of the opponent or the month, through 10 games the Dodgers sit where 29 other teams would love to be -- atop the Major League standings.
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, who admittedly wasn't himself in either of his first two starts this season, didn't have his best stuff on Sunday either. He lasted just 5 1/3 innings and gave up four runs (three earned) on eight hits. It was Kershaw's shortest outing at Dodger Stadium since he lasted five innings last May in an 8-5 loss to San Francisco.
"They battled Clayton all day long," Mattingly said. "We jumped early, Cy Young Award winner on the mound, and they keep scratching. He was in trouble pretty much every inning. That kept the pressure on him."
The Dodgers led by three entering the sixth inning when Kershaw ran into trouble. He walked three straight before an Orlando Hudson single ended his day. Josh Lindblom then surrendered a game-tying two-run single to pinch-hitter Jeremy Hermida.
Neither team scored again until the Dodgers did in the ninth, though it appeared the Padres would be the ones to break through. Guzman's bunt and Ellis' quick reaction changed that.
"It had that overspin on it, and I just wanted to play it out," Ellis said. "One thing we learn is you keep playing and don't assume anything. Just play, play, play until somebody stops you."
Padres manager Bud Black saw it differently.
"The whole play looked funky," Black said. "I saw the hands go up. Our impression was that it was a foul ball. It happened so fast. I didn't like the result."
After the umpires stuck with the call following a conference near the pitcher's mound, Black was ejected for arguing.
A few minutes later, Gordon was getting tackled by Kemp between first and second base, with the Dodgers' 10th straight victory over San Diego at Dodger Stadium in the books.
"That," Mattingly said, "was a wild inning."
AJ Cassavell is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Used to call someone lame without explicitly accusing him of faggotry. Used primarily in Italian- American influenced areas.
The kid's like half a fag already, he thinks who he is.
by Tottenville Reject
February 07, 2014
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A term coming from Italian that refers to a man that is not even good enough to be a full fledged faggot. Italians will also say it in Italian as mezzo finoc(chio).
That half a fag doesn't even have balls to ask that broad out.
by sleazzy E
January 24, 2008
When a man is acting less than macho. Usually used by Italian-Americans while breaking balls. A mezzo finocchio.
Are you going to sit here, whining like half a fag because she left you? Fuggedaboutit! Go out there and get some new poontang.
by Agapito Lucca
December 29, 2007
Old-school term describing someone who is worth even less than a gay man, half to be exact.
You're treating me like I'm half a fag over here!
He's not even a fag; he's a half a fag!
He's not even a fag; he's a half a fag!
by jamesejam
November 16, 2007
a person who is not neccesarly gay, they wear tight or ripped jeans and they just act gay.
or more simply and straight guy who acts/talks/walks gay.
or more simply and straight guy who acts/talks/walks gay.
russle is such a half-a-fag, he wears those ripped/tight jeans all the time and hangs out with all those girls.
by joe cugine
December 09, 2006
One who is only some what faggy, a Colon Choker, an Ass monger, one who is straight but enjoys gasing deeply at another mans ass, one who has a great sense of fashion but a dirty apartment, lastly one who will only suck a cock but not take it in the ass.
Yo Sam the gasian is so lame he always talks about chicks but he's definitely a halfafag!
by BillC
July 28, 2006
Someone you suspect is gay.
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I had my first IUD inserted about 6 years ago. A Dr. in training put it in and it was very painful. After a week or two I was having major stomach pains and Mirena cramping. I went to see my family Dr. who told me my IUD was gone that it had fallen out. So I made an appointment to see my Gyno and had to wait about a month to get in. During this time I had awful pains that would come and go. I couldn't exercise and sex was out of the question. Anyways they found out that my IUD had gone MIA and had perferated. It was floating in my abdomine. So I had surgery for them to take it out. After I healed I had my Dr. put in a new IUD. I know I must be crazy right? Well there is risk with any kind of meds or surgery. So that IUD didn't hurt a bit on insertion and I have lived happily with no problems and no period for the last five years. I have had no weight gain, moodiness, headaches or other side effects that aren't from my own doing. So that IUD was just removed last week and a new one put in. Insertion hurt, and I've been having headaches, cramps and other pains since. Here we go again. I hope not!! I'll let you know.
Hey guys, Josyhua here,
Thought I'd share my *uncensored* growing taller story with you:
The ups, the downs, all the stuff I tried – what didn't work and finally the one how to get taller program that did…
My story of when I first wanted to get tall starts back in Middle School…
I was really short, about as far away from a basketball player as you could get, none of the girls liked me and generally I just felt like crap. It was horrible. Even my friends called me every name in the book. I figured that my height was the problem and so I set out to get the tallest shoes I could find.
But that was a stupid idea, I wasn't into shopping and going to the mall for hours a day to 'measure shoes' was a pain in the ass. I hate malls. Tried it and hated it. Instead I wanted something that was attainable, real looking and natural. I didn't want to be a giant here…
So, I decided I wanted to get tall. Nothing crazy. I wanted to be a few inches taller. I was 5′4″ at the time. I spent many years searching for how to get tall and failed with pretty much every program.
Those double insoles sucked, what happens when I take my shows off? Maybe she wouldn't notice? – Yeah right! And I didn't have the money to buy those fancy Hollywood elevator shoes. God were they ugly.
I tried some lifts and insoles too. Yeah I know, BAD idea, guilty as charged. Anyway, once again no lasting results. I still felt short. A quick note to anyone considering trying them: Don't. They're awful, gave me foot pain and they're just generally bad for your posture. Anything unnatural is usually really bad for you.
I tried extreme "get tall" fashion too. And believe it or not, vertical stripes and tight jeans do work… kind of. You see, one of the worst things preventing guys from getting tall (or looking tall) is fashion. No matter how short you are (I looked like a mini me) you probably still can look shorter if you're wearing the wrong clothes. Anyway, so the extreme fashion tricks do help to you to appear taller. Or maybe it's less short. Am I the only one who tried to make my clothes help make me look taller?
But the shopping was too much for me. I can't go to the same crappy stores every week, not only to get ideas in the first place but in order to find the best 'deals on get tall 'clothes you'd have to keep doing looking.
Anyway, I gave my "get tall" up for a few years, convinced that it was just a dream. Until one day after searching on facebook I was talking to this guy I went to school with, and I started asking how he got tall…
I mean, last time I saw him he and I were the same height. Long story short (no pun intended) and a 1 hour chat later he told me about this get tall program on the internet.
It's called growing taller 4 idiots (dumb name, I know) so I figured I may as well check it out and man am I glad I did. It didn't work quite as well as it was advertised on the site but within just weeks I could see the faint hint of growing taller… And I'd hardly changed anything about my life.
Six weeks later and I was an inch and a half taller.
Maybe will get even taller in the coming months.
So if you're looking for a way to get tall, then I recommend you too check out the Growing Taller 4 Idiots program. I mean, it worked wonders for me.
Make sure to check out my other posts on how to get tall while you're here, including the 3 tips one below!
Good afternoon! Had a great time at the game yesterday, even though they lost.
It felt great taking a day off from the gym, my back even feels better! Looks
like I will be tackling my shoulders today. Gotta do some serious abs as well,
I had a major cheat day last night and opted for some chinese food….mmmm!
There is so much sodium in that crap, but I didn't feel like cooking and I wanted
something quick and yummy…
On another note I started making my videos for www.fitnessbodeez.com! Yeah!!!
My first videos ever! So you can see me in action, posing, flexing, and whatever
creative things I come up with! I'm really excited about this! I hope you will go
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Gotta go get ready for the gym, have a great day!
There are two herbs / essential oils for children that you should have in your house.
Chamomile is an herb that has a calming effect and provides relaxation and even promotes sleepiness in children (and parents too).
Chamomile has been used for centuries and may be used in tea form, massage oil, or even in a bath given before bedtime.
When using herbs, or essential oils, it 's wise to be aware of possible skin sensitivities. Chamomile is one of the safest and gentlest herbs and has been used with infants as a natural remedy.
Lavender is another of the herbs / essential oils that promote calmness in children.
Massages using lavender oil helps with sleepiness. A single drop of Lavender or Camomile mixed well with a few teaspoons of almond soya or other bland oil, or to a cup of full milk (not skimmed) and added to the bath will help ease minor discomforts and aid in restful sleep.
A drop of Lavender on the pillowcase or pajamas will also aid in a good nights sleep.
When coughs and colds loom I have used eucalyptus on the pillow to help with breathing at night. Used oil burners or sprayed the bedroom with blends of Thyme, Frankincense and Eucalyptus.
For chesty coughs I have frequently made up a massage mix of 10ml of almond oil (or some other thicker base oil), 2 drops of Benzoin, 1 drop of Roman Chamomile and 1 drop of Frankincense. Normally any chesty coughs that have been present have virtually disappeared overnight, and breathing has become normalized, though I do continue for a couple more days, giving a massage on the chest and back both in the morning and at bedtime.
When you plan to add Lavender and Chamomile, or any essential oil, to a base oil for a massage, or add it to your child's bath, it is recommended that you perform a sensitivity test on your child, at least 14 hours before using it. Place ? to a single drop behind your child's neck, at the hairline, and check for any skin reactions. If after fourteen hours your child is fine, it is safe to assume that your child doesn't have any allergies to either Chamomile or Lavender and you may continue to use the oils as planned.
Remember to always read the labels on all essential oils that you purchase and heed their safety warnings. If you want to use an herb in edible form, it is safest to purchase the herb already packaged then using essential oils for edible purposes with children. When you are new to Aromatherapy, it is better to err on the side of caution, especially when it comes to your precious little ones.
Besides lavender and, chamomile, rose, benzoin and mandarin are good oils that can be used safely with your children.
As always though, if you have any questions as to the use of essential oils, be sure consult a knowledgeable source, such as a qualified aromatherapist.
"Michelle, a 36-year-old court reporter, described stiffness and pain involving her neck and entire back following a motor vehicle accident two years before. The pain in her neck was first thought to be whiplash, but she went on to develop severe aching and stiffness over her entire back. Poor sleep left her exhausted, and she described her hands and feet as "swelling" although no one else, including her physician, could see it. Her work suffered. She found it difficult to concentrate and lean forward over her stenography machine for prolonged periods. Although always tired, she could not sleep at night because her mind was "racing." She had been to several doctors and began to believe that she was a hypochondriac. Frustrated, she sought narcotics from various doctors, but these pain relievers offered only temporary relief."
Do I have Arthritis?
"Arthritis in its most basic sense simply means 'joint inflammation'… While it is easy to recognize arthritis, many people do not realize that modern medicine has identified over 100 different types of arthritis." (1)
What is Fibromyalgia?
"Alternative names for fibromyalgia include fibrositis and fibromyositis. The term stands for 'inflammation of fibrous connective tissue,' though there is no true inflammation seen in biopsy specimens under the microscope. Connective tissue is supporting tissue of the body, including ligaments, tendons, and muscles. To the unfortunate victim of fibromyalgia, it feels as if these soft tissues are inflamed." (1)
"Rhuematism? That's what it used to be called, but today it is known as fibromyalgia." (3)
Muscle Pain and Weakness
"Pain is the primary symptom of fibromyalgia. The pain usually starts in one area, such as the neck or lower back, but spreads over time. Most commonly people with fibromyalgia complain of widespread pain and achiness, similar to the symptoms associated with a bad bout of the flu. Sometimes the pain is described as gnawing or burning." (2)
"Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of chronic, recurring, diffuse aching and stiffness, especially of the whole back and neck. It is a very common condition, accounting for as many as one in every ten patients visiting medical clinics … Its onset may be either abrupt or gradual. Patients with fibromyalgia develop tenderness in certain distinct soft tissue areas – so-called "trigger points" that, when touched, tend to transmit pain to different parts of the body. The muscles, while not developing spasm as such, are taut. The joints, the hands, the feet feel swollen, even though swelling cannot be seen by others." (1)
Fibromyalgia and Fatigue
"In fibromyalgia, there is no development of joint destruction, no crippling or deformity. There is, however, significant fatigue, depression, and nervousness. Fibromyalgia may be primary (meaning that it can occur alone) or it may be secondary to another condition that causes pain or disrupts sleep … Fibromyalgia is closely associated with poor quality, unrefreshing sleep–what is also described as non-restorative sleep. Patients with the disease wake up in the morning more exhausted than when they went to bed. This feeling of extreme fatigue does not ease up in a matter of minutes as normally happens; it may persist for hours. Any poor sleep may precipitate fibromyalgia; on the other hand, the disease itself may lead to poor sleep. Since most patients with fibromyalgia have a poor sleep pattern, it is difficult to know which came first, the disease or the sleeping problem. In one sense, it doesn't matter. As the saying goes, whether the stone hit the jug or the jug hit the stone, it's pretty hard on the jug, and the patient suffering from fibro-myalgia often enters a vicious cycle of poor sleep, fatigue, and pain." (1)
How Fibromyalgia is Commonly Treated
Without knowing exactly what causes Fibromyalgia, practically all physicians currently attempt to simply mask patients' symptoms of the disease with powerful drugs, as their only alternative:
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are among the most commonly diagnosed treatment for fibromyalgia. This treatment has side effects that include "Cortisone Derivatives: POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: fluid retention, potassium loss, muscle weakness, thinning of the bone with breaking of the bones, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum, pancreas inflammation, thinned fragile skin, 'black and blue' marks on skin, diabetes, poor wound healing, face redness, glaucoma, excess sweating, cataracts, decreased growth in children." (1)
Equally disturbing is that for many, the common, prescribed drugs often do not work very well. All of this information may sound discouraging, however, it needn't be.
The good news is this: Many Fibromyalgia and other arthritis-like PAIN sufferers are discovering Dramatic RELIEF from a new, entirely non-drug approach: Pycnogenol !
So it airs tomorrow here in the UK. That means that between 18:00 and 18:45 on Saturday, 23rd April we'll be tweeting like maniacs.
It looks like it's going to be pretty special too, with the first location filming for Doctor Who since City Of Death back in 1979! We'll gloss over the Canadian shot TV movie…
So what do we know – or think we know – about The Impossible Astronaut so far then?
Season 6 – The gang's all here.
Season 6 – The gang's all here.
Well lets see…
The Silence feature
A lead character will die within the first 10 minutes
We find out that River Song is from Earth
The Silence might be related to the Cybermen
The Stetson wearing Doctor in the trailer is from the future
It's a two-parter
So we don't know much then really. Oh well, our opinion will be posted here shortly .
Featured in the 2007 Christmas special Voyage Of The Damned, Bannakaffalatta is a four foot tall alien from the planet Sto. He looks like this.
What an astonishing design, huh? No, no it's not is it.
Aside from the obviously shit design and name, Bannakaffalatta is also responsible for some of the most cringingly obvious dialogue ever witnessed in Doctor Who history.
This squeaky voiced, crimson, conker faced prick, managed, with the help of Russell T Davies' usual appalling dialogue, to equate cyborg rights to those of gay people.
That's right Bannakaffalatta was ashamed that he was a cyborg. So ashamed that Astrid Peth (Kylie Minogue in a career defining low) had to sit beside him, as he died, stroking his spiky bonce telling him that there was nothing to be ashamed about.
You see, as it turns out being a cyborg was widely accepted in the universe and that, and get this, cyborgs could even marry now!
Talk about laying it on thick.
The end of Bannakaffalatta came about a few seconds after he first revealed himself to be a cyborg by unleashing a huge blast of energy from his chest. I would ask though, since when has being a bit on the robotic side meant that you can zap fuck off dirty bolts of electricity from your chest?
I suppose Russell would say that's the beauty of sci-fi, it lets you write badly and get away with it do whatever you want free of constraint. I'd say it was just plain shit.


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