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While 99 percent of the tech world is sleeping off its collective hangover at CES in Las Vegas, a tiny but very important minority can be found in foggy San Francisco, where Steve Jobs has just announced the latest goodies to come from Apple Computer. Speculation has run rampant over the last few months since Jobs' last affair, with predictions ranging from iPod phones to high-definition TVs with Apple branding. Here's what actually went down, starting with the big news that people will be chatting about for weeks to come. Apple iPhone Despite trademark concerns, it really is going to be called the iPhone, and here it is. An all-new interface makes this slim rectangle completely button-free. The whole thing is a touchscreen. 4GB or 8GB of storage inside for your music. Cingular EDGE (no 3G service!) for your phone calls. Wi-Fi. It actually runs Apple's OS X and can do all manner of "smart phone" tasks...which is either going to be very cool or extreme overkill for people who just wanted a phone that could also play music. How long will it be before we start getting emails with a "Sent from my Apple iPhone" tag at the bottom of them? (Yahoo! Mail is included on the device, by the way, along with all manner of internet capabilities.) Other features include a 2-megapixel camera and a standard iPod jack. It's also crazy slim at under 12mm in thickness. Wanna watch a movie? Just flip it on its side and you have a nice widescreen display. No keyboard: A virtual one pops up when you need it. We'll see how well that works over time. There are so many other features on this phone that I could easily do a gigantic five-part post on the thing. $499 or $599 depending on storage. Arriving in June. AppleTV Formerly known as iTV, Apple's miniature set-top media streaming device is finally coming out. (This was announced last year.) The new product includes component video, an HDMI connector, optical audio, 802.11n networking (which should help with the bandwidth issues I wrote about last time), and a 40GB hard drive. Looks nice! $299. Get complete Macworld keynote coverage at Gizmodo. Thanks, Brian and co.! Disclosure: The iPhone is slated to use Yahoo! Mail and oneSearch, which are owned and operated by Yahoo! Inc., which also owns and operates Yahoo! Tech. Think Secret has weighed in on the iPhone rumor saga once again, with a suggestion that Apple's cell phone will be released during the San Fransisco Macworld Expo in January next year. The tipster has apparently gained Think Secret's trust in the past by correctly predicting that the iPhone wouldn't launch earlier this year in March. The reasoning behind why the iPhone didn't launch last March (manufacturing issues), and why it will launch in January (they've fixed the manufacturing issues) is predictably dry, totally unverifiable, and therefore irrelevant, giving TS even more reason to spice it up a little. This time around they're telling us that the iPhone will have some k800-esque specifications (3 megapixel camera, 2.2-inch display) along with a totally obvious feature (iTunes support without the 100 song limit), but they also mention that there may be as many as three different models in the range, thereby cleverly maintaining the possibility that it might not have any of these specs after all. In fact, none of this could be true: there could be more manufactured manufacturing delays that cause the iPhone not to launch in January, or Apple could have a revelation and decide not to include one of the vague features. Like every other Apple rumor, we won't know until the day arrives: January 8th, save the date. Tags: Apple, Apple phone, Apple rumors, ApplePhone, AppleRumors, cellphone, iPhone, Think Sccret, ThinkSccret September 15, 2006 - Apple is working at a feverish pace to finish up its initial foray into the cellular phone market, but reliable sources report the new device will not be announced until Macworld Expo San Francisco in January 2007. Those same sources disclosed to Think Secret in March 2006 that Apple would not be releasing a phone this year, despite numerous published reports suggesting otherwise. At the time, Apple was said to be encountering "significant technological hurdles" in its attempts to essentially re-invent the cell phone with an innovative ground-up design. Since then, Apple has scaled back its ambitions and has opted to go with several off-the-shelf parts for what will be the first of at least two or three different phones that sources say Apple hopes to deliver in 2007. Nonetheless, Apple is counting its first phone will stir the U.S. market and enjoy the same buzz that Motorola's RAZR and LG's Chocolate phone have. To that end, Apple will pack several high-end features into its phone, including a 3-megapixel camera, 2.2-inch display, and complete iTunes/iPod features and integration, sources with direct connections to the company's plans report. Unlike Motorola's iTunes phones, Apple's phone will not feature a 100 song limit. Instead, the number of music and photos that can be packed into the phone will only be limited by its storage capacity, although at present sources have been unable to confirm what that will be. At present, sources are confident that the first Apple phone is scheduled for announcement at Macworld Expo in January. However, product release dates are often subject to change in response to changing business conditions or revised company plans. iPhone will not see commercial launch until late 1st Quarter or early 2nd Quarter of 2007. While they point to this as a "delay" in the iPhone release, readers should remember that most rumors to date have simply pointed to production of the iPhone in the "first half of 2007". A report that Hon Hai had won the iPhone contract sparked much of the iPhone anticipation - but that report only pointed to a release in the first half of 2007. The only rumor specifically pointing to a January release has been the podcast comments by Kevin Rose. Meanwhile, other analysts have primarily described a ramp up of production of the iPhone. Macworld Expo 2007 kicks off on January 8th with a Keynote speech from Steve Jobs. As always, MacRumors.com will provide live coverage of the event. Rating (34 Positives; 46 Negatives) [ 63 comments ] For better or worse, Apple designed the iPhone to be a completely closed system. That is, you can¡¯t add new applications to it, and even some seemingly ¡°normal¡± cell phone features - like the ability to add custom ring tones - are locked up. Or are they? Thanks to an extremely well-organized group of very talented hackers, you can crack into your iPhone and make all sorts of changes and modifications. The iPhone hacking effort has been a Herculean task, but the progress that¡¯s been made in a reasonably short amount of time is very impressive. In the month since the iPhone shipped, hackers have released code that allows you to perform all sorts of modifications, from installing custom ringtones, to adding new applications such as a screen capture program, and a Nintendo emulator. Hacking the iPhone is not a complicated process, but it does take time, usually 30 to 45 minutes, and some special software and bits of code, which we¡¯ve gathered up for you. Best of all, once your phone is hacked, you can very easily install additional third party apps as they¡¯re released. In this article, we¡¯ll walk through all of the steps required to hack your iPhone and install third party applications and options. (If you want to know the story behind this story, read Christopher Breen¡¯s blog entry at Macworld.com.) Detailed (and we¡¯re not kidding) instructions after the jump. If you¡¯re faint of heart, begone! Why should you hack your phone? Because it's there. For the most part, there's not a huge reason to hack your iPhone yet. Adding custom ringtones is probably the best reason to do a little iPhone hacking. Capturing screenshots of your iPhone is another good excuse to hack it (you'll see screenshot examples later). But currently, there's not a "killer app" for iPhone hacking. The Nintendo emulator is cool-looking, but is somewhat unplayable due to the iPhone's lack of real buttons. At this point, the only real reasons to hack your iPhone are: It's fun. You get to learn some stuff about the inside of your phone, and possibly learn some cool Unix stuff along the way. It will make your iPhone look different and unique. Once you have a couple of additional apps on there, other iPhone users will take pause when they see your phone. You'll be prepared for future third-party releases. Once your iPhone is hacked, it's very simple to add additional applications as they become available. Development is proceeding very quickly - the Nintendo emulator was available just a week after the iPhone hacker development tools were posted. Hacking your iPhone requires an Intel Mac, a set of files and the iPhone Hacking Kit, which you can download here, and some time. Unzip the iPhone Hacking Kit folder and place it on your Desktop. It must be on the Desktop for these instructions to work as they are printed here. Finally, your Mac and iPhone need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Before we begin, though, we must issue the obligatory warnings: it is theoretically possible to screw up your phone. However, at any time, you can use iTunes to restore your phone to its original state, so you don't have to worry about completely breaking your phone. The worst that will happen is that you'll lose some time. That said, if taking things apart makes you nervous and uncomfortable, then what we're going to do here probably isn't for you. We'll be performing most of our hacks through the Terminal application on your Mac. Just type carefully and proceed slowly and you'll be fine. And don't worry, a single typo will not trash your whole phone. What we're going to do Before we get started, let's take a high-level look at exactly what we mean when we say we're going to "hack the iPhone." Our goal is to open up a communications channel that will let us add new, executable applications to the iPhone. The iPhone is a communications device, so one would think that it would be easy to communicate with it, but because Apple designed it to be unmodifiable, finding a way to talk directly to the phone is not simple. Yes, the phone has a Wi-Fi connection, a cellular radio, and Bluetooth, but it doesn't actually include any software that can use these features for file transfer, and there's no way to hack into any of those particular connections. However, it does include a serial port and a cable, and it knows how to talk to iTunes through this connection. This, then, will be the initial method for talking to the iPhone. Thanks to some clever software, we'll begin by breaking the phone out of the "jail" that Apple has put it in. Jailbreaking works by intercepting the communication that is supposed to happen between the iPhone and iTunes. Once intercepted, a channel is open to the computer's OS, and we can use that channel to install software. However, this channel requires a direct connection to your Mac (through the iPhone's USB cable) and while your phone is "jailbroken" you can't sync. As such, it's not a viable long-term solution for hacking the phone. So, our first task after the phone has been broken open will be to install an SSH tool. SSH stands for "secure shell" and is a standard Unix tool for issuing commands to any computer that's running Unix. And, since your iPhone is built on an OS X variant, it's a Unix computer. Next we'll install some additional utilities, including some file transfer utilities, and then finally we'll put the phone back in jail. That is, we'll return it to its normal state that allows it to sync with iTunes through its serial cable. However, with the SSH and file transfer utilities installed on the phone, you'll now be able to talk to the phone from any Mac terminal window via the phone's Wifi connection - just as you can talk to any other Mac or Unix machine this way. We'll use this channel to install a Terminal application and screen shot utility. Let's get started. Get out of jail free In the iPhone Hacking Kit that you downloaded, you should find an installer for iFuntastic. Double-click this installer to install iFuntastic in your Applications folder. This is the program we will use to jailbreak your phone. Once it's installed, do the following: 1. Reboot your Mac, just to be safe. You don't want iFuntastic crashing during this process. 2. Make sure your iPhone is on, then plug it into your Mac using the usual cable. 3. After iTunes launches, quit it. 4. Double-click iFuntastic to launch it. 5. On the left side of the iFuntastic window there is a button called Prepare. Press it now. 6. Click the Jailbreak button at the bottom of the window. 7. On the next page are six steps. Follow them very closely. 8. If all goes well, you will see this page: I decided to try the 1.1.1 iPhone update on my unlocked and hacked phone. The process went along just fine until the iPhone restarted. Then I got a message on the screen that I had an incorrect SIM. I took the SIM out of the iPhone and put it in my old Treo, and it worked¡ªI called my phone and it rang as expected. Guess I¡¯ll be headed to an AT&T store soon to try and get a new SIM card¡ [Update] Walked (well, more like ran) over to the nearest AT&T store. I told them my iPhone stopped working and that iTunes told me I needed a new SIM card (both true). The guy said no problem, and handed me a new SIM. He told me to install it, connect to iTunes, and activate the SIM with my existing account. Just got back, popped in the SIM, and no luck¡ªgetting the same errors. [Update x2] I went to an Apple Store this morning and had to wait a long time for a genius, so I made an appointment for the afternoon. Went in, showed them my phone, and the guy said ¡°it appears that someone tampered with the software on this phone¡± and said there¡¯s nothing he could do. I asked him to restore it, and he said he tried, but nothing changed. He then pointed to the notice in the store that says not to hack the phone, and told me the only thing I could do was buy a new one. I asked if the store¡¯s policy was that they can¡¯t fix it and won¡¯t replace it, and he said ¡°yes.¡± While I was there, I fixed another woman¡¯s nano who was waiting¡ oh, the irony. So I bought a new phone. Bottom line, Apple appears to be adamant that you¡¯re screwed if you¡¯ve messed with your phone in any way. Category: AT&T, Hacking, Hardware Posted by Jonathan Seff on Sep 28 2007, 8:16 PM ET Are we too optimistic? Do we want an iPhone so bad we would like to see it coming out of a magician¡¯s hat? We think we have the iPhone specifications, the iPhone price, the iPhone release date! We even know the manufacturer, the components and quantities ordered! Sales forecast are also known and we have the specifications for a 2G iPhone! But wait, Apple never said they are going to do an iPhone¡Maybe they wanted to but changed their mind? Maybe they never really thought it would be a great idea but they like the buzz an iPhone is creating around them? Rumors of an iPhone as been there since 2002 and they didn¡¯t even released a single comment on it. The iPhone is probably the biggest internal running gag that ever existed at Apple! But a journalist from the Sydney morning Herald wants us to cool down a little. Asher Moses wrote: ¡°A message for gadget fans expecting the launch of Apple's hybrid iPhone at January's MacWorld Expo : brace yourself for disappointment. The device is being billed as an iPod-phone combination, and rumours of its features have flooded the web in recent months. Wall Street analysts say the speculation of a delayed launch is even affecting Apple's share price. "Based on our checks, we believe the timing of Apple's iPhone commercial launch is around late first quarter 2007 to early second quarter 2007," CIBC World Markets analyst Ittai Kidron wrote last week.¡± We this kind of statement you can be sure the Touchscreen iPod will surface again and stronger than ever! If the iPhone is not going to be there in January, we need a replacement! MacWorld 2007: The release of the 6G iPod? Who knows! Steve Jobs is really getting good a this mouse and cat game. Let him win! He likes it so much! Yesterday a weird smell descended on New York City, a miasma of natural gas odor. Today you might sense a low hum emanating from all over the Earth, localized in households whose inhabitants spend unhealthy portions of their paychecks on consumer electronics. Geeks the world over are vibrating in anticipation of Steve Jobs' keynote at MacWorld starting in, oh, 5 minutes. Since I too am slightly vibrating and won't be able to get anything done for the two-hour duration of his talk, I'll be following along here, sipping from MacRumors' live coverage. (Gizmodo, Engadget, and Twitter have coverage too.) As an appetizer, here's a few of the less hysterical predictions for what Our Fearless Leader is going to provide us with today: - MacWorld Expo 2007 Predictions from John Gruber at Daring Fireball. - Jason Fried's Apple phone predicitons (I especially liked this one). - Macalope's predicitons. - Some thoughts from Steven Frank. - Regarding MacWorld 2007 by Dan Benjamin. Ok, here we go.... - BREAKING NEWS: Attendees still taking their seats! - Started. Gizmodo is stumbling badly. Zero updates. - Sales updates. Apple now sells more music than Amazon. - The Zune has 2% market share, the iPod has 62%. What brown can do for you, apparently. - Apple TV in September. Not an actual TV, but a device that hooks to a TV. Here's some specs: 802.11b/g/n, 40GB HD, 720p HD, component rca, usb2, ethernet, HDMI. Retails for $299. Shipping in Feb. - New product: internet communicator, mobile phone, and widescreen ipod all in one. Steve is very excited about this one. Called the iPhone. No buttons. Multi-touch screen. (WHOA!) Runs OS X. Jobs: "Software on mobile phones is like baby-software." It does all the stuff that OS X does. Calendar, mail, movies, music, podcasts, etc. Turns off the display and sound when you bring it to your ear to talk. It's got an accelerometer (motion sensor) and a proximity sensor. 2 megapixel camera. Screen resolution is 160 ppi. Here's what it looks like (photos from Engadget):
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what does 2d xf86-video-ati driver have to do with that? basically nothing.
various mesa branches and versions should have been tested instead.
Phoronix: ATI Open vs. Closed AIGLX Performance
For those that may have missed it, the ATI/AMD fglrx 8.42 display driver that was released last month had introduced AIGLX support. The open-source "Radeon" driver for ATI graphics cards going up to the R400 generation has supported AIGLX for quite some time, but the ATI binary display driver hadn't until last month. However, one of the complaints about the fglrx implementation of AIGLX is that in the 8.42.3 driver, some are encountering slow performance in Compiz / Compiz Fusion. We have taken an ATI Radeon X800XL 256MB PCI-E graphics card, which is supported by both the Radeon and fglrx drivers, and have compared their Compiz performance in a few different scenarios.
what does 2d xf86-video-ati driver have to do with that? basically nothing.
various mesa branches and versions should have been tested instead.
Well, the the fglrx driver is fast when AIGLX is doing its job, but there are some areas like scrolling where the CPU usage with the fglrx driver is very high and you experience lag. Also, the AIGLX still has some bugs especially with Xserver 1.4 where it does not work at all. I think that these issues should be fixed by 8.43, or 8.44 at last so this is no real problem to me. It's not that I need Compiz.
Another article telling us how better fglrx drivers are...
Come on just take a quick look at the 8.42.3 forum topic here on phoronix EVERYONE is complaining about it being much slower on compiz with AIXGL than the older ones with XGL. Please Michael be fair I'm sure that you feel that too, just use it!!! I'm not blaming too much ATI for that, for sure they are doing hard work but thy are simply still not there. I cant' see any reason why articles on this site keep encourageing people to try the new driver when YOU know they are going to be disappointed!
Please tell the truth, "things are getting better let's give ati couple more months, but 8.42 is still just beta quality".
Not willing to flame, just a bit disappointed by phoronix, I love your site and I hate thinking you are not fair when talking about ATI.
I agree, the performance with the old driver and XGL is much better than the new one with AIGLX, unfortunately I don't have any benchmarks to back that statement up, but I can tell just by using it that xgL was much smoother. I know this new driver is beta and a whole new code base and they need some time. I just don't like that this whole topic is glossed over in the review.
This tests for me doesn' count anything. The only thing it counts for me is that AIGLX + compiz + radeon9600 + fglx 8.42.3 make my system cry and I can't scroll anything without having my head destroyied into the monitor.
For me the problem was not FPS but responsiveness. If I was actually rotating the cube in old+XGL vs new+AIGLX the rotation itself was smooth in both cases (probably more FPS in AIGLX, but whatever).
But when I hold down ctrl+alt and the left mouse button the old driver with XGL immediately and smoothly zooms out to reveal the cube. There is no hesitation or jerkiness, no matter what I'm doing. Doing the same thing on the new driver with AIGLX there is all sorts of hesitation, even though the actual cube navigation is smooth.
The exact same thing happened with wobbly windows. Once the window was moving around they were both very smooth. But _starting_ the move was something the old driver with XGL did beautifully and seamlessly. The new one took a moment before the jerkiness and tearing died down.
Now, this is on the exact same hardware with the same kernel and X version. (Ubuntu 7.10 for anyone interested). The new driver with Compiz is just not responsive enough. It probably pushes the polygons just fine, for whatever it's worth.
my 2 euro cent (Radeon 9800XT):
gutsy + compiz + fglrx 8.42: way too slow to get any work done.
gutsy + compiz + ati/radeon: not perfect but acceptable performance. and not to forget, i can watch video...
I have the graphics card that this test was done with, and an AMD64 3000+. I've tried AIGLX with the versions of Beryl and Compiz that come with Feisty, and it doesn't usually seem to perform well enough (that is to say, I prefer Metacity over either one). For example, maximizing a window with wobble enabled just shows a couple of frames, because it has to wait for the backend (gnome-terminal, firefox) to redraw its contents, I think. Cube spinning works well, and all that, but when you actually start doing something, it usually starts lagging if the windows have some more elaborate content. I used to try Xgl, but that was with a Radeon 9600 Pro, so I can't compare. Thus, I'm not sure if I should blame Ati, either. Actually, I think I shouldn't, seeing that the new driver seems to give a big performance gain in general. Could it be that AIGLX support in fglrx is done badly, or that it can improve? Or is it just that Beryl and Compiz are cheap hacks?
No matter, I tend to use Xmonad anyway. But I do like to zoom in on Youtube videos using 'zoom' occasionally. Glad I can do it without Xgl now.


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Pressure in the eye is called intraocular pressure (IOP). Tonometry tests the amount of pressure in the eye.
Elevated eye pressure can lead to eye damage. This may be part of a disease called glaucoma. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness. Tonometry is used to screen for glaucoma. It is also used to monitor the treatment of glaucoma.
You may have ocular hypertension. This happens when pressure is elevated but is not caused by glaucoma.
There are no major complications associated with this procedure.
There are two main types of tonometry: the non-contact air puff method and the applanation method that flattens the cornea with pressure. The type of tonometry that is done will depend on the equipment your doctor has and the type of test they decide to do.
You may be asked to remove corrective lenses, such as contacts.
For both methods, you will be asked to sit in an exam chair. You may be asked to place your chin in a special cradle and rest your forehead against a bar. The chin cup and forehead rest will balance and steady your head.
You will be asked to look into an instrument. A puff of air will be blown into the eye. No instruments come in contact with the eye.
Your doctor will place anesthetic drops in your eyes before the test. This will numb your eye. Your doctor may also place a small amount of an orange dye into your eye. When your head is balanced and steady, you will be asked to look into an instrument with a blue light. A probe will push against your eye. How hard the probe has to push lets the doctor know how much pressure is in the eye. This test does not hurt because the eye is numb. This test is considered the most accurate method of checking pressure.
Another method of applanation tonometry is the use of a handheld device shaped like a pen. The doctor will touch this device against the front of your eye to get pressure readings. Again, it does not hurt because the eye is numb.
There are other devices that are used to check eye pressure. The ones listed above are the most common.
The numbing drops and dye wear off in about 20 minutes. It is important not to rub your eye while it is numb.
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This test is painless. Some people do experience a slight sting or tingling due to the anesthetic drops.
If you are having the procedure for glaucoma screening, your doctor will discuss the results with you and determine treatment options, if needed.
If you are having the procedure to monitor an existing diagnosis of glaucoma, your doctor will determine if your current care is helping to lower your eye pressure.
After the test, call your doctor if you have any of the following eye discomforts:
In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.
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Sep 23, 2011"Lord of the RIngs: The Fellowship of the Ring" may be boring for several people, but nevertheless it is a heart warming epic adventure that certainly is one of the year's best films.
Sep 21, 2011A masterpiece. This movie is a work of Art, and it portrays the great book series with excellence and majesty. It is an all time favorite, and my words fail to describe its magnificence.
Nov 4, 2011It's magical, emotional, captivating and epic. The Lord of the Rings is not only a literary classic, but thanks to Peter Jackson, it's now a cinematic classic. 4/4 stars.
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Nov 27, 2010Possibly the best movie ever. It feels like your seeing the book, I unfortunetly watched the movie then read the book, such a mistake. Visually stunning. Sir Ian Mckellen was brilliant as Gandalf, this movie is almost flawless. That is why I give it a ten. The fools who rate this movie low should be ashamed!
Feb 11, 2012A epic adventure masterpiece. I had to watch several times to understand some of the dialogue but when I do understand, it is wonderful well done. I have never read the books but when I was in a bookstore, soon after viewing the movie at the cinemas, I bought the novel.
Jan 9, 2012
Sep 1, 2011indeed,a fabulous work of art......highly captivating movie .....a great start to a highly acclaimed trilogy of cinema...im anticipating a lot to watch the remaining movies of the trilogy.....
Dec 9, 2011For hardcore fans, Peter Jackson's vision of the Middle-Earth may be a disrespect to the source material, but for me, "The Fellowship of the Ring" is the most faithful adaptation you cold ask of. Many people were bored by its length, but I found the first chapter of the trilogy an epic masterpiece.
Dec 2, 2012
Jul 28, 2012Wonderful movie adaptation of a wonderful tale. I'm very pleased with how the different species all have different movements and with how big the adventure feels.
Jan 20, 2012
Feb 8, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Feb 12, 2012this is one of the best films ever, i love the storyline, the action sequences, the coolness, everything about it, it doesn't have any faults really.
Mar 15, 2012probably one of the best fantasy movies out there,with epic effects,a well made story and the movie followed the book well(although they did leave one epic scene out).The music added to the move was brilliant and perfectly matched with the film.Overall 10/10
Dec 8, 2012
Jun 17, 2012This was a FANTASTIC film based on a FANTASTIC book. It is one of the few book-to-film conversions that I approved of and it was great. The casting was spot-on as well.
Dec 4, 2012
Sep 17, 2012this movie good. me like this movie. i like it lot. you should like too. it good movie. me like it lot. me really like movie cuz movie good. if you no like movie then you is a stupid.
Mar 3, 2013This movie in one word: AWESOME. The cast is excellent and the story even so good. I like the story and the film is well directed by Peter Jackson. The creatures are very nice. I love this film a lot. A must see
Oct 5, 2013Perfectly directed, adapted, written, acted and orchestrated, "The Fellowship of the Ring" is a near perfect film in my eyes. From the sequence on the Shire to the final scene in the film, "The Fellowship of the Ring" is briskly paced, completely engaging and emotionally powerful. This film is my all time favourite!
Mar 29, 2014The first adaption of The Lord of the Rings is a great start to an epic trilogy. It might drag a little at the beginning, so I wouldn't say the movies are for everyone, but when it does get into some action it is amazingly done! There is also good drama and some cool characters. The Fellowship of the Ring is fantastic!
Dec 4, 2013
Dec 29, 2014The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a phenomenal beginning to a phenomenal trilogy. This movie nails every single aspect that it has perfectly. This is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Aug 9, 2011This movie is the beginning of the best trilogy ever and it's so good! It brings humor, sad moments, intense battles and solid performances. Every character can be appreciated because they are all likable. This movie is ridiculously good
Apr 1, 2012I'm coming to rate this movie because I remember when I first saw it in theaters years ago it is the only time while in a movie ever that I wished it wasn't over. It was enthralling and the film is just absolutely incredible. I cannot think of any movie since that I felt that way. Amazing story, great action, lots of different creatures... everything feels so real. You must see this!
May 26, 2012Fellowship it has dazzling visual effects, great action and fantastic performances to spare, and manages to be as visually powerful as it is emotionally. I give this movie 96%.
Aug 9, 2011LOTR destroyed my life . Why? Because i will never see such a perfect film ever.This trilogy will hard find its equal
Nov 18, 2012A classic movie.
Aug 14, 2010I love all of the Lord of the Rings books and movies. Everything about them is absolutely stunning. They are timeless and will be appreciated forever. These will never be redone.
Jul 21, 2011This film is my favorite of all time. I usually never give a 10, but I'll make an exception with this masterpiece. All three LOTR movies are excellent, but this one is the best.
Mar 26, 2012An absolute masterpiece like no other. Peter Jackson has created something of pure brillance. It is brillantly executed, with powerful music, and a story that truly wonderful. Just think this is only the beginning.
Jun 11, 2013A brilliant breathtaking spectacle would be an understatement. It unquestionably perfect, and because it is, I know I will never see a movie(trilogy) better than the Lord of the Rings.
Feb 28, 2013A great film. When I watched the first 20 min of the film it had me. One great scene after another, great fantasy plot and awesome music. Deserves nothing less than the full score.
Nov 19, 2011An epic beginning, known for its impeccable sound, the script developed, very faithful to the book, good performances, a show well done, as I can say about the soundtrack, direction, costumes, makeup, art direction and visual effects. In short, an excellent movie.
May 27, 2011My personal favourite of the trilogy. In large part I think due to the score, the strange hypnotic main theme works perfectly and may get stuck in your head. Fans of the books may be disappointed by characters that do not make it to the filmscript, however the adaptation is skilfully done. Because there is room to pace this large work correctly exposition is a joy and not a necessary chore.
Aug 25, 2012This is the second time I have seen this cut of the movie and, although it is very long, I must say I have seldom enjoyed a film as much. I will not try to compare the book with the film; I
Oct 30, 2010Peter Jackson's first awesome fantasy debut in this brilliant masterpiece!
Nov 14, 2012Lord of the Rings, transcending the genre of fantasy films, is brimming with invention and imagination. A must see!
Feb 23, 2011The scene where Gandalf fights the Balrog in the mines is easily the worst movie scene of all times. All that money for CGI, and they come up with THAT ?
The problem with that movie is: everthing is meant to be SO meaningful. It is like an actor laughing at his own jokes. The futile attempt to create depth and meaning in each and every single scene completely destroys the movie, and the story. -
Sep 2, 2010
Mar 29, 2011I didn't read the book, but this was a very enjoyable movie and the least complicated Lord of the Rings movie. However, did the movie really have to be that long?
May 26, 2011
Jul 8, 2014סרט ממש משעמם, הדמות היחידה שמעניינת הכל הטרילוגיה הזו לא בדיוק נמצאת שם, ואין שום רגע אחד מרגש או מותח, אתם לא תתחברו לדמויות כל כך, אין רגע שתזכרו מהסרט עד שתרדמו
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Jul 31, 2012A brilliant start to an exceptional franchise. In this movie we begin to unwrap the wonderful yet dangerous world of Middle-Earth, and just like the book, it is presented in a marvelous fashion. Some book adaptions are terrible, and this is the farthest you can get from one of them.
Dec 1, 2011It was fine. I think it did get a little bit boring and it didnt peak until they got into Moria. From there and til the end of the film it was a lot better. The acting is ok, Sir Ian McKellen was amazing as Gandalf.
Jan 28, 2012
Dec 28, 2012A journey like no other, a grand adventure never before filmed, and a movie that is exciting from start to finish, this movie has an undeniable epic sweep that will take you in to the lush atmosphere of Middle Earth.
Nov 22, 2012The film is a prime example of how someone should make a book based film but it does have a few flaws. The first being the acting, It's not all that good, Yes the casting is perfect but I think the dialogue could have been a bit better. What really saves it is that the aciton is so good and it's so well directed, It truly brings Middle Earth to life. Definently worth watching.
Aug 24, 2014A modern epic. A new classic. The Fellowship of the Ring kickstarts one of the finest trilogies in cinematic history. What Peter Jackson is able to accomplish, alongside an impeccable cast and crew, is astounding.
Jul 12, 2012I will admit that it could have been a bit shorter, but the Fellowship of the Ring makes up for its length with its astounding visuals, tight performances and direction, compelling dialogue and terrific action sequences.
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Dec 5, 2012"The Fellowship of the Ring" is a triumph. Despite its lofty and seemingly "unfilmable" source material, it manages to convey the spirit of J.R.R Tolkien's masterwork.
Feb 4, 2013Possibly people for a good movie, but for me it is another of those movies fun to hang out.
Jan 3, 2013With a virtual pantheon of lovable characters, a legendarily unmistakable score, a mirthful set of special effects, and a truly engrossing story jet-pumped full of classic lore, Peter Jackson's first installment of his "Lord Of The Rings" trilogy makes for a truly indelible and worthwhile filmic escape.
Dec 27, 2012A great film and the start of an epic adventure. The characters, story line, special effects are all amazing. One of the best films of all time since "a new hope".
Jan 24, 2013
Apr 14, 2013It was good but let's face it, it was an hour too long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The running time is really the only problem though. Everything else in this movie that's good makes up for it. Great special effects, great story, great acting, great combat scenes, and a great script.
May 19, 2013Although somewhat inconsistent the first installment of the trilogy by Peter J. reach its goal, which is introduced in the magical world of Tolkien,with good characters and a broad cast the film holds the attention in ways never seen, and leaves us eager to see the sequel.
Jul 22, 2013mucha a charla y poca accion para una pelicula que lo tenia todo para un hermoso 10, efectos, tema, actuacion, personajes, paisajes y falto accion lo cual bajo la calificacion
Nov 29, 2013This is just an epic movie. It does have a long runtime, but that is no excuse to call this movie bad.It made me a LOTR fan, and now nothing can change me. It has the dark sense that I imagined the with the books.
May 2, 2014the movie, Lord of the Rings is very good, is a film that I recommend to people who like adventure movies, but he has some problems of fidelity to the book, surreal things and poorly explained.
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Apr 3, 2012Con efectso especiales del mejor nivel, con actuaciones merecedoras de Oscar, con una historia simplemente fantastica y con una perfecta direccion de Peter Jackson , The Fellowship of the Rings logra establecer espectativa a lo que seria la mejor trilogia de todos los timepos.
Dec 6, 2013The first film of the series, "LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring" is emotionally fulfilling, brilliantly plotted and exciting. This movie is a masterpiece and a textbook example on how to create an epic adventure. The special extended edition, at 208 minutes, does not seem overlong at all.
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Jun 20, 2013"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is a magnificent experience, with breathtaking visuals, and a heart warming adventure, it is absolutely one of the greatest movies ever made.
Aug 31, 2013Good, but not for 10. In some parts is very boring, but in other parts it's very good and epic. The third chapter of the trilogy is the best in my opinion.
Jul 14, 2013A great fantasy film that boasts of great acting, cool visuals, awesome music and spectacular cinematography. I really loved this film and I personally think this is still the best of the 'Rings' trilogy with its more adventure feel along with emotional concept in the story setting. This is a classic film that I really love and admire.
Jul 24, 2013It is an epic adventure and Peter Jackson created a fantastic Middle-Earth. The battle scenes are great and I especially enjoyed the battle of Amon Hen where Boromir died.
Dec 9, 2014
Jul 26, 2013"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is one of the best movies of all time; maybe the greatest fantasy/adventure movie ever made...10/10
Mar 22, 20151. choppy editing in non action scenes.
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Jul 31, 2013This movie is definitely the most underrated movie in what I would call the "Middle Earth saga" ('The Hobbit' trilogy and 'The Lord of The Rings' trilogy) this movie also carries the most emotional moments in the series too, whether this will change in the two upcoming hobbit movies unknown.
Feb 2, 2014The first Lord of the Rings is the best. I'm not one to flock to sci-fi movies, but I find this series to be the epitome of the genre. All of the movies can be enjoyed by almost anyone, and not just fans, which makes these movies even more amazing.
Oct 27, 2013this first the lord of the rings is absolutely amazing and epic,the battle scenes and the story that is running out is terrific,and the finalyou saw that there is a lot to happen yet.
Aug 12, 2014
May 25, 2014I just cant decide between this movie and the 3rd LOTR movie of which is my favourite. The action and story is amazing and keeps you glued to the screen from start to end!
May 5, 2014A fun engaging movie that captures the spirit of its books. The Lord of the Rings 1 has a great cast, score, effects, action, you name it. Even though this film is nearly 3 hours, and feels like it, but you dont get bored of it.
Aug 9, 2014If this isn't the best set of fantasy movies then I don't what is. Others tend to disagree but I think The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the best of the trilogy with The Return of the King not far behind a brilliant movie. With great heart and respect.
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Jan 6, 2015One of the best movies of all time. It has an epic plot with incredable acting and some of the most beautiful scenes on the planet. It was unlike anything I have scene before. Some people say that Game of Thrones surpasses this. I can't believe it.
Oct 18, 2014An epic adventure of good against evil, a story of the power of friendship and individual courage, and the heroic quest to pave the way for the emergence of mankind, J.R.R. Tolkien's master work brought to cinematic life.
Nov 13, 2014Fantastic in both presentation and immersion, this iteration of Tolkien's masterpiece is well done. Having both the greatest mentor of cinema and the greatest adventure in literature, this rendition will never be forgotten.
Dec 20, 2014I must admit that I was never interested on watching "The Lord of the Rings" franchise, but when I decided to watch it, my conception about fantasy revolutionized.
Marvelous screenplay. Extremely faithful to Professor Tolkien's novel. Peter Jackson took risks on adapting the trilogy to the big screen, but surely we can affirm: the risk was worth it. -
Mar 6, 2015an epic movie although the first half are pretty damn boring and the second one i just saying " awesome". in began you will see how beautiful this film. very recommend film if you have so many times :D
Mar 11, 2015Honestly the one of the most incredible movies I have ever seen, and the fact that it was made 14 years ago makes it even more spectacular. Amazing acting, amazing characters, amazing scenery, amazing actions, amazing story, amazing everything!
Mar 13, 2015The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowhip of the Ring bring me to a new world. This movie is so damn beautiful with the awesome soundtrack. I really have no idea about this
Apr 19, 2015This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Apr 19, 2015
I see it as nearly perfect: It's one of the best fantasy pictures ever made.
An extraordinary work, grandly conceived, brilliantly executed and wildly entertaining. It's a hobbit's dream, a wizard's delight. And, of course, it's only the beginning.
Above all, Jackson evokes an almost palpable sense of the will to power trapped within the ring. Without this evocation of the ring's insidious ability to sniff out the potential for corruption and capitalize on it, the entire enterprise would be precious drivel.


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Veteran seeks second straight win; Milwaukee counters with Peralta
The Brewers got to one old nemesis on Tuesday when they scored five first-inning runs against Josh Collmenter -- admittedly with some help from the D-backs defense.
Can the Brewers do the same Wednesday against an even older nemesis?
Former Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo is off to a tough start to his D-backs' career, but he's handled the Brewers more often than not over the years. The crafty righty is 15-10 with a 3.67 ERA in 30 starts plus three relief appearances against Milwaukee, including a 2-0 record with a 2.28 ERA in 2013.
That includes one odd start last June in which Arroyo yielded 12 hits including two home runs over 7 2/3 innings -- but only two earned runs.
"Arroyo, when he's on, he can throw so many different pitches any place he wants to," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "Sometimes the guys that swing a lot get themselves out."
The Brewers swing a lot, more than any team in the National League. Entering Tuesday, they swung at 49.8 percent of opponents' pitches, tied with the Orioles for the highest rate in baseball. That includes swinging at 33.9 percent of pitches outside the strike zone, tied with the Rockies for the highest rate in baseball.
Arroyo will work opposite Brewers right-hander Wily Peralta, who has made five straight quality starts of at least six innings with three or fewer earned runs. The big right-hander is 11-8 with a 2.77 ERA over his last 23 starts dating to last season.
D-backs: Pollock back in action
A.J. Pollock returned to the starting lineup Tuesday after missing five straight starts with a groin injury, but wasn't the center fielder. Rookie Ender Inciarte, who made his Major League debut on Friday, manned center instead, and Pollock played left.
D-backs manager Kirk Gibson hoped left field would be a bit less taxing for Pollock, and indicated he may move him back to center field for Wednesday's series finale.
"Pollo, he's been nursing that a lot. I think it kind of minimizes how far he's got to go," Gibson said. "I think Pollo's probably going to be our center fielder. Inciarte can play anywhere, as well. But for right now, his first game back, I decided to put him out there."
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The Brewers on Tuesday debuted a new software program at Miller Park that allowed fans to upgrade their seats using their smartphones and MLB's At the Ballpark app, which is free for iPhone, iPod touch and Android tablets.
Once downloaded, fans can select 'Miller Park' as their venue of choice and will be able to take advantage of seat upgrades. All season seat holders of 20 games or more (excluding Terrace Treat accounts) have first access to seat upgrade locations beginning an hour and a half before first pitch. Season seat holders will also receive a 20 percent discount for all seat upgrades available through the application.
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Worth Noting:
• Evan Marshall, called up from Triple-A earlier Tuesday, became the third D-backs pitcher to earn a victory in his Major League debut. The others were Josh Collmenter in 2011 and Clay Zavada in 2009.
• The Brewers' five-run first inning on Tuesday was their biggest single-inning outburst this season. They had scored four runs in an inning three times.
• Tuesday marked the Brewers' first loss this season when scoring four runs. They entered the game 18-0 when crossing that threshold, the only team in the Majors with that distinction.
• The Brewers' Double-A Huntsville pitching staff won a third consecutive shutout on Tuesday and has not surrendered a run in 30 innings.
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Female |
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- "First, it's the spelling, then the grammar."
- ―Aro on Bianca's writing.[src]
Bianca is a human who appeared in the post-credit scene of the movie, Breaking Dawn - Part 1.
She is portrayed by Ali Faulkner.
Bianca appeared as a secretary after Valentina's disposal, bringing a note sent from Carlisle to inform them of Bella's transformation into a vampire and her joining the Olympic coven. Noting that the name 'Carlisle' was misspelled as 'Carlile', Aro signalled Felix and Demetri to remove her. She was forcibly dragged out of the chamber kicking and screaming, which suddenly stopped.
Bianca did not exist in the novels. However, it is likely she was a creation based on the character Gianna, also a human secretary for the Volturi, who hoped to be turned into a vampire but was killed to sustain them.
Film portrayalEdit
Bianca was portrayed by Ali Faulkner in the first movie adaptation of Breaking Dawn.
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Wilky's last few fights have been at 145lbMike Wilkinson... first time i've really got to see him and the guy is a beast! Looks like a right tank for 155lbs.
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I wasn't swept up with all of the hype with Gsot but I thought he was a pretty decent fighter. I agree he did have very favourable matchups when he went on his winning streak in the UFC. Loved the Siver fight (I'm a fan of Siver anyway), he was getting smashed on the feet and didn't even get close to taking him down. He looked lost in that fight, in front of the Aussie fans too, priceless!
I think the fight with Ross will be similar other than the fact that Ross probably hasn't got the power to hurt Sot the same way siver did. He is far slicker than Siver and I think he will pick him apart for the duration of the fight. Sot won't get close enough for the TD and his wrestling imo aint top notch anyways. He looked desparate against Siver. The only concern for me is if Ross gets caught on the feet then subbed but I think this is a long shot as Sot has decent boxing but no real power. I'll be absolutely gutted if he loses to that fckin tool!
xavier was brought back as he was a favourite for the show, they want him to come out of this with some credit. he should have fought for that position tho.
George is a good fighter anyone saying he isnt needs to have a serious word with themselves, guys beat the likes of noke, lauzon and stevenson
A lot of the guys, both Aus and UK seem to be coming in a fair bit underweight and it seems half of the lightweights usually fight at Bantam/Feather.
When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail.
Im confused, a guy gets called in and doesn't make the weight, and Dana doesn't even give a shit? Barely a thing has been said about it, people were still high fiving him when he said he wasn't allowed to cut any more!


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Rolling trash cart with a flip-open lid, often designed to be picked up and dumped by a robotic arm on a garbage truck.
Originally Australian, the term is spreading to the rest of the English-speaking world with adoption of the technology.
Originally Australian, the term is spreading to the rest of the English-speaking world with adoption of the technology.
We had so much snow I couldn't roll my wheelie bin out to the curb.
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trashcan with wheels
I want to tread on you and put you in the wheeliebin
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Wheelie bins are bins used in Australia. they are upright, bigger at the top with small wheels on the bottom of the back, and handles at the top so they can be wheeled around.
Everyone threw their rubbish into the wheelie bin.
"shit! Cops are coming! Hide in the wheelie bin!"
"shit! Cops are coming! Hide in the wheelie bin!"
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28 de অক্টোবার de 2004
sporting term most commonly used in cricket to describe a player that is the last resort when all other alternatives have been exhausted
well skipper we could always bring on the wheelie bin
লিখেছেন- gbloco
16 de নভেম্বার de 2005
A large black bin which sits outside pretty much every house in Australia. It's sole purpose is for rubbish which is collected every week by the rubbish colection, but the wheelie bin is used for many other things. Probably the most fun is the practice of getting so unimaginably drunk that you can't stand and have to be wheeled home in one of these bins.
"Oh shit man - He's maggot! Time for the wheelie bin!"
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A man-like creature who usually comes from Dorset that loves Beer and Sex. Bignelly is loosely related to a Bonobo or Chimpanzee in terms of intelligence and sex-drive and cannot stop grunting and shouting "oh oh oh." He has 600 Bignells in China through his continuing semen donation services. Little known is the fact that he is the reason they installed the "One-China Policy." He also commonly parrots the phrases: "Shit the Bed", "Built like a Brick Shit House", "You're a Little Shit Faggot" (In a kind way), and "Hey Baby." His Beer belly is quite large and he plays with it often in public. He enjoys arts, especially Kamasutra with Donkeys and Goats and maintains a fervent Fish-Fetish. He hates the Scots with a passion but likes Mel Gibson for his political and religious views. He enjoys trelations with Chinese women due to his small sized penis and curiously large ballsack. His beard, Bald Spot and insane bursts of rage are characteristic features that may point to a possible Bignelly.
He is far rarer to find than either Bigfoot or a Yeti but is well acquainted with both as they are his cousins.
He is far rarer to find than either Bigfoot or a Yeti but is well acquainted with both as they are his cousins.
I found myself in the woods last week and suddely a wild Bignelly appeared. I heard him grunting and screaming "oh oh oh" as it began to charge. I remembered I had a can of beer in my bag. I threw in to the brush and ran away. I just survived a 'hard' Bignelly charging at me. I sighed for a moment and thanked beer lovers everywhere for saving my life.
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21 - Home builders and consumers interested in certifying their homes to NAHBGreen, the NAHB National Green Building Program now have an added boost toward finding products to spec for building materials, appliances and fixtures.
Members of the National Council of the Housing Industry -- The Leading Suppliers of NAHB -- have begun to provide information about how their products' point values toward the various categories that make up the rating system used in the National Green Building Certification process.
Choosing these products can help ease the way toward certifying a home to the Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in NAHBGreen, said NAHB Chairman Sandy Dunn, a home builder in Pt. Pleasant, W. Va. "I congratulate these NCHI members for their support of NAHBGreen as we all work together toward more sustainable home building," she said.
Builders who want to incorporate these products and features should consult with an NAHB Research Center-accredited verifier, who can confirm how their inclusion will contribute to the point total and who will inspect the results.
Construction Materials:
- Building with engineered wood products and trusses, certified wood products and certified solid wood, and using minimum-size structural elements all earn points in NAHBGreen's Resource Efficiency section, according to the American Forest and Paper Association -Points also are available by making efficient use of wood products through carefully planned layout and design - and builders should visit the association's Web site to determine how many points are possible. The AF&PA's online Wood Manuals can also help builders choose sizes and satisfy building codes. Visit www.afandpa.org.
- ARXX insulated concrete forms (ICF) can help build high-performance thermal envelopes for commercial and residential applications, contributing to 40 percent of the points under NAHBGreen sections on Lot Design, Preparation and Development; Resource Efficiency; and Indoor Environmental Quality. Using ARXX walls and foundations can minimize site disturbance, reduce the quantity of building material and waste, manage indoor air and improve energy efficiency. Visit www.arxx.com.
- CertainTeed offers a number of products that may gain certification points: CedarBoards XL Single 7-inch Cedar Clapboard exterior siding is molded from real cedar boards and backed with extruded polystyrene insulation. Installing the product can contribute to earning as many as 22 points under the Resource Efficiency section. Northwoods Single 9-inch Staggered Rough-Split Shakes are molded from real cedar shakes and can also earn as many as 22 points. Chesterfield with CertaGrain privacy vinyl fence can earn up to 17 points under NAHBGreen's Resource Efficiency section. Chesterfield with CertaStucco won't crumble, peel, chip or crack due to settlement or stain and can also earn up to 17 points. Durham Aluminum Railing can earn a maximum of 17 points, Symphony Synthetic Slate Roofing can earn as many as eight points. CertaSpray Foam Insulation can contribute to earning up to 135 points. Platon Air Gap Waterproofing Membrane can contribute to earning up to seven NAHBGreen points. Visit www. certainteed.com.
- DuPont Tyvek Weatherization Systems help seal and protect the building envelope and can earn up to 49 points in the Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality and Global Impact sections of the rating system. Visit www.tyvek.com.
- NAHBGreen can award six points for using a demand-controlled recirculation loop or an engineered parallel piping system and eight points for a central core plumbing system -- all with water volume limits. FBC Building Solutions FlowGuard Gold CPVC piping, FlowGuard Flex PEX piping and the FlowGuard MultiPort CPVC manifold system feature superior corrosion-resistance and are not affected by aggressive chlorinated water found in recirculation systems. In addition, the FlowGuard MultiPort manifold allows for any number of ports during installation while easily accommodating future expansion. Visit www.lubrizol.com.
- Sherwin-Williams applies its GreenSure designation to coatings that offer long-term durability, have the highest indoor air quality ratings with low VOCs and low odor, and meet or exceed the most stringent VOC standards. Sherwin-Williams offers four GreenSure designated-products -- Duration Home, Harmony, ProGreen 200 and Builders Solution Topcoat, any of which can help to contribute as many as six points under the Global Impact section 7.1.2 of the rating system. Visit www.sherwin-williams.com.
- Carrier offers the Infinity Air Purifier, part of its complete Infinity system, which can earn up to 30 points in the Indoor Environmental Quality section of NAHBGreen. The purifier captures and kills up to 99 percent of airborne allergens, bacteria, molds and viruses in treated air. The Infinity system includes a control with optional remote access technology, gas furnace, heat pump or air conditioner, evaporator coil, air purifier, humidifier, UV lamp and ventilator. The system can save home owners on utility bills and provide lasting comfort year-round. Visit www.carrier.com.
- With its large portfolio of water-conserving toilet, urinal and faucet technologies, Kohler seeks to offer the most choices in water-saving products for both residential and commercial applications, offering high-performing plumbing products that do not compromise design. Each low-flow Kohler showerhead or faucet earns two points and Kohler toilets earn four or six points in the Water Efficiency section. Additionally, Kohler offers kitchen and bath products constructed of Kohler Cast Iron, composed of 93% recycled and reclaimed materials. Visit www.kohler.com.
- Lennox has developed equipment systems that help builders meet NAHBGreen scoring requirements and provide a high level of comfort to home owners while helping to ease the pain of rising utility costs. As a system of products, each package is able to supply comfortable temperatures as well as fresh, clean air in the home. These systems qualify for up to 19 points under the Energy Efficiency section, and up to 25 points under the Indoor Environmental Quality section. Visit www.lennox.com.
- The Uponor D'MAND Hot Water Delivery System features a pump activated by a button or a motion sensor located near the plumbing fixture. Once the pump activates, hot water reaches the fixture in seconds. A temperature sensor detects when the water arrives and automatically turns off the pump, eliminating waste. Installing a D'MAND system earns six points under the Water Efficiency section of NAHBGreen. Uponor PEX-a tubing features a tight bend radius for the least amount of connections; resists scale buildup as well as corrosion, pitting and scaling; dampens rushing water noise and eliminates water hammer and singing pipes; retains more heat in hot-water lines and resists condensation on cold-water lines. It can earn up to nine points under the Water Efficiency section. Doors, Windows, Flooring, Cabinets and Countertops. Visit www.uponor-usa.com.
- Durable, easy to maintain and low-VOC emitting, DuPont Corian solid surfaces and DuPont Zodiaq quartz surfaces come in hundreds of colors and can be custom cut and installed. The products can contribute to obtaining as many as eight points for recycled-content, locally available materials and low-VOC sealants under the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines. Visit www.dupont.com.
- EverStrand carpet by Mohawk Industries can provide home owners exceptional stain resistance with superb color clarity. Mohawk recycles more than three billion plastic bottles each year, turning each one into eco-friendly EverStrand carpet. When combined with Mohawk's recovered hardwood flooring or recycled laminate flooring, builders can earn a full six points under the Resource Efficiency section. Visit www.mohawkcarpet.com.
- ODL door glass blinds are available in a wide range of styles that meet Energy Star criteria as installed in steel or fiberglass doors. The blinds can slash reduce solar heat gain while providing natural light with privacy control - and never need dusting. As part of an energy-efficient building envelope, ODL door glass blinds help NAHB Green-certified homes perform above IECC 2003 to earn anywhere from 37 to 100 points. When installed in rooms without windows, ODL tubular skylights provide soft natural light and earn two points. Visit www.odl.com.
- Uponor Radiant Floor Heating Systems work with all types of flooring and don't circulate dirt, dust or other indoor pollutants. Installing an Uponor radiant system can earn up to 100 points under the Energy Efficiency section. Visit www.uponor-usa.com.
- Sierra Pacific Windows are beautiful, durable, energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Every Sierra Pacific window and door carries the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) product label as proof of third-party certification for sustainability. Sierra Pacific products also qualify for points under NAHBGreen in the following categories: Section 2, Resource Efficiency, for durability and reduced maintenance, renewable materials, certified wood products and innovative options; and Section 3, Energy Efficiency. Visit www.sierrapacificwindows.com.
- Therma-Tru Doors can help contribute seven points apiece under the Resource Efficiency section of NAHBGreen by requiring no additional finish, using recycled content and containing fewer resources than traditional products such as wood. They can also meet requirements for the Energy Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality sections. Verifiers should confirm installation of energy-related features; ensure that doors are flashed, caulked and sealed properly; and check that the door between the garage and living areas is sealed tightly. Visit www.thermatru.com.
- Under the NAHBGreen Energy Efficiency section, up to eight points are available for Energy Star®-rated windows and two points are available when tubular skylights, such as the VELUX Sun Tunnel, are used in rooms without windows. As many as 10 points can be earned for skylights that consume less than two percent of the finished ceiling area and include shades and insulated light wells. Up to eight points are available for exterior shading and cross ventilation, both available with the VELUX VSE Electric venting skylight. The company has several other models that achieve the same results.
- Timberlake Cabinetry has achieved the highest level of certification under the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) sponsored by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. This certification earns builders two points in NAHBGreen. In addition, Timberlake cabinetry is manufactured in regional facilities near major building markets -- reducing fuel consumption and its total carbon footprint -- and from nearly 95 percent verified sustainable American hardwoods.
- Progress Lighting offers a wide variety of decorative, Energy Star-qualified fixtures in a number of styles, designs and finishes. The Westin CFL indoor fixture family and the Westport outdoor CFL lantern series offer aesthetic appeal and an advanced Energy Star lighting package can earn seven NAHBGreen points. Recessed lighting fixtures installed within the conditioned envelope can earn seven points. Progress Lighting's new 4- and 6-inch LED recessed downlights rival PAR20 halogens. At 50,000 hours, the LEDs will provide 70 percent of initial lumens and are available in warm white 2700K (incandescent) and 3500K (halogen) CCT and dimmable to 20 percent of full output. Visit www.progresslighting.com.
- By Schneider Electric, Juno and Aculux Down-Lites offer a large selection of Energy Star-qualified housings and a wide variety of compatible trims. Dimming options provide the look and feel of incandescent lighting with the energy savings of compact fluorescent lighting and can earn points in the Energy Efficiency section. The Pro-Fluorescent series features extruded aluminum construction in a shallow, easy-to-conceal 1-inch profile. Square D Occupancy Sensors reduce wasted energy by shutting off lights in unoccupied rooms or areas. Each one, when installed in an NAHB Green-certified home, earns four points per sensor in the Energy Efficiency section. Visit www.us-schneider-electric.com.


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Dodgers, D-backs get season started Down Under
Kershaw squares off with Miley in lid lifter at Sydney Cricket Ground
SYDNEY -- After a long fall, winter and spring of waiting, the time has come. The Arizona Diamondbacks, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball and fans across the globe can all celebrate together, because the season is finally here.
The quest for the 110th World Series opens on Saturday in Sydney, where the National League West rival D-backs and Dodgers lift the lid on the Opening Series at the hallowed Sydney Cricket Ground. A sellout crowd of close to 45,000 is expected Down Under for the game, which is slated to begin at 4 a.m. ET and 1 a.m. PT/MST (7 p.m. Sydney time).
The pitching matchup pits two left-handers against one another, with reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw getting the ball for Los Angeles. Arizona's Wade Miley was pressed into duty when the D-backs got the unfortunate news prior to their 15-hour flight to Australia that staff ace Patrick Corbin had suffered an elbow injury that will likely knock him out for the year.
So here it is, after four days in Oz that have seen players cavorting near the waves on Bondi Beach, climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, taking in the splendor of the famed Opera House, checking out kangaroos at the Taronga Zoo and generally soaking in the warm weather and friendly vibes of one of the world's great cities.
With those life experiences in the rear-view mirror, both teams are now looking at what's in front of them, and their goals are clear: The Dodgers want to take the next step after falling two wins short of the World Series in a six-game loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Championship Series. The D-backs want to return to contention after two seasons of .500 ball.
It all starts when Miley pitches to Dodgers leadoff hitter Yasiel Puig, and it's safe to say that both teams are glad that these games count.
"I think guys are excited to get going," said D-backs first baseman and 2013 NL MVP runner-up Paul Goldschmidt. "Guys have been working hard, and now it's kind of up to the players to go out there and play and take advantage of the opportunity that's in front of us."
For the D-backs, it will be a slightly different group. Arizona traded for slugger Mark Trumbo in the offseason, signed veteran starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo and added closer Addison Reed.
The loss of Corbin will hurt, but the team has young alternatives in Randall Delgado and possibly Archie Bradley, a 21-year-old top prospect who could be with the D-backs at some point in 2014.
"It's an angry group that knows we want to win this year," Arizona pitcher Brandon McCarthy said. "Nobody wants to be sitting at home in October again and watching other teams. It gets old when you do it."
The Dodgers weren't sitting home for much of last October, but they weren't around for the ultimate seven-game series. They have plans on getting over that hump this time around, and they've attempted to fortify their roster in an attempt to do so, bringing in veteran right-hander Dan Haren and lefty Paul Maholm for starting depth, adding Chris Perez to a deep bullpen, and signing veteran utility man Chone Figgins while returning the main nucleus of their division-winning club.
"We feel like we're tough," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "We were down 10 games in the division and ended up winning by 10 or 11. To me, we went through a lot. We're not afraid of the field."
And now the Dodgers and D-backs meet on this field, in the middle of an iconic cricket stadium halfway around the world. They've brushed aside the jet lag, gotten used to the novelty of a foreign country and a converted cricket pitch, and they're ready.
Dodgers: Kershaw the obvious pick
Kershaw will start in his fourth consecutive season opener, the most for a Dodgers pitcher since Ramon Martinez. He has won Cy Young Awards in two of the last three seasons (2011 and '13) and led MLB with a 1.83 ERA last year. He's also the proud owner of a new $215 million contract. But Kershaw says he won't rest on those laurels.
"It's not even a thought, really," Kershaw said. "I realize baseball is a gift. So, if all I'm doing is playing to make the most money possible, I could see it leading to complacency. That's not why I play. I don't take the contract for granted. But it's not why I play the game. I play to win and you can't be complacent and win."
• Justin Turner made the Dodgers as a non-roster invitee and now finds himself as the Opening Day second baseman. Turner, who bats right-handed, is in to face the lefty Miley. Dee Gordon, a left-handed hitter, could make the start at second in Sunday's game against D-backs righty Trevor Cahill.
D-backs: Miley up for the challenge
Miley is not happy about the manner in which he received the Opening Day assignment, but he said he's eager to get his team started in 2014.
"There's going to be some excitement, some jitters tomorrow night when you're warming up," Miley said Friday. "But after you throw a couple of pitches, it's just baseball."
Miley is, however, a bit uneasy about one thing.
"Now, I'm starting to get nervous about the flight back," he said, admitting to a lifelong fear of flying. "I kind of want to stay here. I don't want to go back home."
• Reed, who came to Arizona after saving 69 games over the last two years for the Chicago White Sox, was announced as the closer on Thursday, beating out veteran J.J. Putz.
"I love the competition," Reed said. "If I'm in the league for 10 years and I'm closing all 10 years I want to come into that 11th season fighting for that ninth-inning job. I don't ever want it given to me. I want to bring it every single time when I go out there. I want to earn it every single year."
Worth noting
• Miley and Kershaw will face each other for the third time. The southpaws squared off twice last season. On May 8, Miley got the win after allowing two runs in 7 2/3 innings in a 3-2 D-backs victory at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw gave up two runs (one earned) in seven innings. On June 10, both got no-decisions in a game the D-backs won, 5-4, with a four-run ninth inning. Kershaw pitched seven innings and gave up one run. Miley allowed three runs in six innings.
• The D-backs and Dodgers played 19 times last year, with Arizona winning 10, although the Dodgers outscored the D-backs, 83-77.
Doug Miller is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @DougMillerMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.