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Re: ESPN Reporting 4-6 games for Ben
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Apr 21, 2010 at 14:37 »
Quote from: whitmer_87 on Apr 21, 2010 at 14:29
I disagree, I really think Ben deserved this suspension. This isn't the first time he has shown bad judgment, and he really is making the NFL and the Steelers look bad. As I said on another thread, he is one of five people on the entire planet that does what he does, at the level that he does. He's held at a higher standard on the football field, why not off of it too? He fucked up, and he should be punished for it. What a lot of people seem to have a problem with is him being suspended even though he was never charged or convicted of any crimes. Well, maybe he was never charged, however he did violate the NFL's personal conduct policy. I don't think there is any argument there, and that is why he's being suspended.
So basically he's guilty of making the "brand" look bad. I get that. If Bettis had been spuriously accused of sexual assault a second time, we'd have wanted him suspended as well, fine. Because, as the fifth-leading rusher of all time, he should have known better than to get himself accused of anything like that. Lucky for him, the other shoe never dropped.
I have a major argument with the personal conduct policy. It's vague, arbitrary, and has no recourse for appeal. I also think Goodell is a fucking weasel.
Ben fucked up, by being successful, and by doing what 75% of the NFL does, and 0% of the rest of the NFL gets punished for. Seems fair.
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Hey, since Vick's "suspension" was basically commuted to time served, why doesn't Rog do the same for Ben?
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Re: ESPN Reporting 4-6 games for Ben
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I don't care if he did it or not, I'm just saying he's Ben fucking Roethlisburger. Don't be fuckin' around with a 20 year old college hooker in a soiled employee bathroom at some shitty nightclub in Bumfuck, Georgia. Yeah, 75% of the rest of the league might do that shit too, but that doesn't make it okay. My argument is that Ben is a top five NFL QB, and he needs to start acting like one off the field. If you want to go out, fine. If you want to get laid, fine. Just be fucking smart about it. That's all I'm saying.
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Personal Conduct Policy...is this "policy" written down somewhere? Is Roger making it up as he goes? I would be pissed if I was Ben...sure he is held to a higher standard, but who determines the standard?
Tiger Woods sleep with dozens of woman...was he suspended...even in the court of public opinion?
So I guess you have to live like a monk to be in the NFL.
I suppose the suspensions for the follwoing players are yet to come
Apr 12, 2010
Seahawks' LineBacker Leroy Hill arrested, accused of assaulting girlfriend
April 1, 2010
Cleveland Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers was arrested Thursday at Hopkins International Airport for having a loaded gun in his carry-on luggage.
April 1, 2010
Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill pleaded guilty to a charge of marijuana possession Thursday and will serve 12 months of probation.
March 29, 2010
Dolphins/Cardinals Linebacker Joey Porter was arrested early Saturday morning in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant in Bakersfield.
March 27, 2010
Bears offensive lineman Lance Louis pled guilty Friday to misdemeanor battery.
March 22, 2010
Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown, who had been in the suburban Atlanta area to help celebrate his parents' anniversary, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and released from jail a few hours later, officials said Monday.
March 13, 2010
Packers TE Spencer Havner is arrested for DUI.
March 1, 2010
A judge on Monday dismissed charges of simple assault and resisting arrest against Steelers kicker Jeff Reed, who was accused of raising his fists at a Pittsburgh police officer when ordered back in his vehicle as police dealt with a teammate.
February 20, 2010
Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook was arrested in Maryland early Friday morning on several charges related to driving under the influence of alcohol.
February 7, 2010
Officials say Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Tony McDaniel is out of jail after being arrested and accused of domestic violence.
January 29, 2010
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Maualuga charged with DUI
January 19, 2010
Washington Redskins guard Chad Rinehart has been arrested on public intoxication charges in Iowa after he pulled on a locked door at a pizza restaurant
January 17, 2010
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson is arrested for driving with a suspended license.
January 17, 2010
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek was arrested in Norman, Okla., on Saturday after an altercation at a bar, according to multiple media reports
January 28, 2010
The Rams released a statement Thursday acknowledging news that the mother of Steven Jackson's child has accused the running back of beating her days before their son was born.
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Re: ESPN Reporting 4-6 games for Ben
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Welcome to Roger Goodell's NFL, where you can be suspended from football without being arrested or charged with a crime.
Whether you agree with the NFL's suspension of Ben Roethlisberger, it's important to realize what an unbelievable expansion the NFL has now undertaken into the private lives of its players. Never before has a player been suspended from a league for something that is entirely of a private nature. Sure, we've had suspensions for gambling, drug use, utilization of banned substances that increase athlete potential, but never before has a player been suspended without being arrested or charged with a crime.
And as the 21st century progresses, with the rise of new media and the alacrity with which media reports can damn athletes no matter their guilt or innocence, the NFL may have won the public relations battle while losing the war. Because, guess what, this won't be the last time that a prominent football player is accused of a seamy crime. And this won't be the last time that Roger Goodell, the NFL's own Solomon, sits in a high court of sports justice.
As anyone who has ever practiced criminal law knows, guilt or innocence is rarely a bright line rule; the criminal court dwells in a constant sea of gray, uncertain testimony, questionable motives, witnesses who aren't completely truthful, a jumble of uncertainty, the whirlwind of conflicting stories.
That's why our court system requires that someone be guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before we punish them. As a country, we'd rather see 1000 guilty men go free than unjustly imprison one person for a crime he didn't commit. That's just what we believe.
You or I can read the Big Ben police report and the pre-existing civil complaint filed in Nevada and draw our own conclusions. Personally, I believe that Ben Roethlisberger is likely a rapist. But that hasn't been proven beyond a reasonable doubt by a jury of Big Ben's peers. Moreover, that personal belief doesn't change my opinion of what the NFL has to do in the absence of a player being arrested or charged with a crime.
Not one damn thing.
Because it's not the NFL's job to determine guilt or innocence in criminal matters.
And if you value the judicial process one iota, if you value the ability of a player to defend himself in a court of law, and, perhaps most importantly, believe that the media doesn't determine whether someone is guilty or not, then you have to repudiate the NFL's decision to expand the bounds of sports justice and suspend a player for an entirely off-the-field action that led neither to an arrest nor charges being filed.
Because what we've really learned from the Ben Roethlisberger complaint is that if you are publicly accused of a bad enough crime, regardless of whether you're guilty or innocent, you're deserving of punishment in Roger Goodell's NFL. That's what the NFL has done today. Something that the NBA, Major League Baseball, and the NHL never have before, opened up the private lives of their players and made them subject to punishment for an act that clearly doesn't implicate the on-field play.
George Orwell's 1984?
Welcome to the NFL's 2010.
In making its decision the NFL has proven that guilt, innocence, due process, and reasonable doubt are trite and trivial terms. Of course, the league's correct, those are terms that belong in a democracy. But, as we all see now, the NFL is not a democracy, it's a dictatorship, run by one man who would be Emperor. What the NFL is concerned with is neither guilt nor innocence, it's the appearance of guilt or innocence.
At least we can all rest assured that no one is ever charged with a crime they didn't commit.
Oh, except for situations like the Duke lacrosse case. Only the Duke lacrosse case has something that Ben Roethlisberger's case never had -- actual charges filed by a district attorney.
Let's dive in here and take a look at what the NFL has taught us with today's ruling.
1. The NFL's new standard for guilt or innocence?
Even after three years of the personal conduct policy, we still don't have a clue.
It really just depends on the infallible hand of justice wielded by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
But is any man infallible, truly capable of the wisdom of Solomon?
Goodell believes he is, that's the only lesson we can glean from his actions.
Of course, life teaches us otherwise.
And that's what is most scary about this punishment. The vast majority of fans and media will applaud this decision, further emboldening the commissioner to take more expansive powers to mete "justice." Eventually, if they haven't already, those powers are going to lead to gross injustice and the NFL's continued bastardization of the American criminal justice process.
Just wait.
2. What penalties will you face for violating the personal conduct policy?
Because if you're going to be punished, we as a society, believe that you should be aware of what punishments you're going to face for a particular act.
That's only fair for NFL players too, right?
Here's a rough synopsis of the NFL's personal conduct penalties:
a. Engage in dog-fighting
two additional games after a year in prison
b. Sexually assault someone in the opinion of the commissioner
four games (six if you don't seem contrite enough)
c. Make it rain in a Las Vegas strip club (among other misdemeanors)
full season
d. Have lots of illegal weapons in your house
8 games
e. Engage in a series of dumb misdemeanors and small-time felonies in the Cincinnati suburbs
8 games
f. Kill a man while driving drunk
full season
Looking at this roster of personal conduct punishments levied by the NFL, do you really have any clue what the suspensions facing a particular player for a particular incident are going to be?
Doesn't that mean that the personal conduct policy is arbitrary, inconsistent, and unfair?
Of course, it does. But as has been demonstrated, the goal of the policy isn't to be any of these things, it's merely to combat perceptions that the NFL players aren't well-behaved. Guilt or innocence, as the policy itself states, is immaterial.
3. We've entered a radical new era in pro sports where one man can unilaterally decide that your off-field actions are immoral and that he's going to suspend you for them even if you aren't arrested or charged.
Then, if you disagree with his judging of your morals, he gets to hear your appeal!
Is no one else troubled by this?
How can the NFL Player's Association continue to take these punishments without raising one iota of defense for the members of its union? How can anyone countenance a private league poring through the personal minutiae of someone's private life?
Again, if you don't realize how radical the NFL's position is, look at what happened when Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault in Colorado. The NBA waited for the court system to act, the victim eventually chose not to testify, the case was dismissed, and the league issued no punishment.
How could they?
Bryant wasn't judged guilty of anything.
Compare Kobe's treatment to Ben Roethlisberger's. Roethlisberger wasn't even charged with a crime.
The difference?
The NBA allowed the justice system to do its job, it didn't try to become the justice system. The NFL, on the other hand, believes that it is above the American justice system.
4. Where does an NFL athlete's private life actually begin now?
All we know is that now it's somewhere short of actually being charged with a crime. There's a morals police now.
Earlier this week, I asked if failing to make child support payments wasn't deserving of league censure? What about fathering multiple children by multiple women out of wedlock?
Where do you draw the line on private morality as it relates to football eligibility?
And now that Ben Roethlisberger has been suspended for a purely private act that ended in neither arrest nor charges being filed, when does an NFL player become a private citizen?
Put plainly, we have no clue.
Just that every NFL player has a lot less privacy today than they had yesterday.
5. Finally, is no one else troubled by the NFL saying sexual assault is a four-game punishment?
Because that's what they're basically saying, right? This is the mess the NBA avoided by not punishing Kobe Bryant.
The NFL Court of Justice has rendered its verdict and, to me, it seems that four games actually devalues the woman's charges more than no NFL action at all.
Because, as a woman, do you really want to believe that the NFL considers sexual assault to be commensurate with a four-game suspension? That is, if the league truly believes that Ben Roethlisberger committed a crime, isn't it sending an incredibly awful message by suspending him for just four games?
Look out for the hard hand of NFL justice, next thing you know someone is going to miss eight entire games, that's half the season!, for blowing up an airplane.
After all, even after this punishment, Big Ben still gets to play in the other 10 or 12 NFL games.
And if, as I'm sure the NFL will allege, they are penalizing Roethlisberger not for the act but merely for the devaluing of their brand, that's even more laughable.
What am I getting at?
The NFL can't actually win this public relations mess.
All we know for certain after this punishment in the absence of either an arrest or a criminal charge is that it's open season on NFL athlete allegations.
So let me start.
Hey, look, I just saw Peyton Manning cheating on his taxes.
How many games is that worth Emperor Goodell?
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The Media Lynching of Ben Roethlisberger
[This post is now updated to include the Post Gazette's "botched investigation" story, which is slanted both against Roethlisberger and the truth.]
When the media received the investigation file in the Ben Roethlisberger case, it acted irresponsibly. It selectively reported allegations for which no probable cause to arrest existed. It gave the public a skewed understanding of the facts. There are plenty reasons to criticize Roethlisberger, but not for "rape." Here are the documented facts:
1. The DA indicated that both parties were exchanging sexual comments toward each other (that he would not repeat in public, because of their graphic nature). He said, "it was a two-way street ... -- him to her, her to him -- [it was] of a sexual nature." (DA press conference, PART-4, at 7:35,
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2. The accuser and her sorority sisters were wearing stickers that "had 'DTF' written on the bottom of the name tag ... [which] stood for 'down to fuck.'" (See Page 4 of 6 of police report, exhibit 16.
3. The accuser also said to Willie Colon, "You know my nickname?" -- and then answered by saying "DTF." When Colon asked what that meant, the accuser replied , "Down to fuck." (See Colon's police statement here:
4. The accuser "repeatedly attempted to get Roethlisberger's attention, including pinching him" ... and pestering Willie Colon to talk to Ben for them. (See Colon's police statement:
5. The accuser was heavily intoxicated. [numerous sources].
6. The accuser was led down a hall toward a bathroom. (DA News Conference, PART-1, at 3:10.
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7. There was a stool outside the bathroom. The club manager, Duncan, told police that he saw "a young lady sitting outside of the stool, talking to Ben." (Duncan's Statement is quoted by CNN here:
8. The accuser was sitting on the stool talking with Ben for a little while. Duncan says, "... at last glance the [accuser] was still sitting outside the bathroom talking to Ben. That was the last I noticed of the situation." (Duncan's Statement is quoted by CNN here:
9. The bathroom had cramped quarters -- less than 5 foot wide single-commode bathroom. (DA News Conference, PART-1
[also at:
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10. According to a police statement: "Roethlisberger explained to Aurila that nothing had happened and that Roethlisberger was in the back with a girl and they were "messing around." Roethlsberger then explained that the girl slipped and he helped her up and then came back out. Aurila stated that he took "messing around" to mean" kissing, whatever. ... Roethlisberger indicated to Aurila that the girl had slipped and that he had helped her up and once Roethlisberger had helped her up he told the girl that they were not going to continue. ... During the conversation, Aurila described Roethlisberger's demeanor as angry and shocked that this [the accusation] was happening." (Police report, pg. 5 of 7,
11. The accuser had a "superficial laceration" in the genital area, described by DA [and medical authorities] as consistent with having sex. (Or slipping while having it?). (DA press conference, PART-1 at 3:50.
[also at:
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12. THE SORORITY SISTERS STARTED THE INITIAL COMMOTION. They felt the accuser was too drunk to be fraternizing with Roethlisberger. So they acted based upon that judgment. The facts are:
(A) The sorority sisters complained to the club manager that Ben and accuser were together in the locked bathroom. (citation forthcoming)
(B) The sorority sisters are the ones who complained to police and said it was a "rape." From the DA conference: "The Sorority Sisters were doing the talking [making the accusation]." (See DA press conference, PART-2, starts 2:42 and key part at about 3:10 and 4:00:
[also at:
District Attorney News Conference On Ben Roethlisberger, Part 2
]) (See also, DA interview, PART-3, 10:20
[also at:
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(C) The officer at the scene was perturbed by the fact that the sisters were doing the talking. Post-Gazette: "The victim's friends got on Blash's Nerves because he kept asking them were they back there with her, and they said no. The victim's friends were trying to tell what was going on more than the victim was, and the victim could not answer Blash's questions."
13. THE ACCUSER HERSELF WAS UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE MATTER. When the officer on the spot said "I need to talk to the alleged victim, not [the sorority sisters]," he asked the accuser if Roethlisberger had raped her. She said:
(A). "No." (DA news conference; PART 2, starts 2:42, key point: about 4:10:
[also at:
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(B) When asked if the two had sex, she said "well, I'm not sure." (DA interview, PART 2, starts 2:42, key point: about 4:20:
[also at:
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(Blash also said she seemed inebriated, incoherent, "nonchalant," and at times seemed to to want to tell someone that "y'all did whatever.")
(F) At the hospital that night, she said "a boy kinda raped me." (DA press conference, PART-2 at 6:00.
[also at:
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13. THE ACCUSER'S NEXT-DAY STATEMENT OFFERED A CHANGED STORY. The next day, this is what the accuser said:
(A). "His bodyguard came and took my arm and said come with me, he escorted me into a side door/hallway, and sat me on a stool. He left and Ben came back with his penis out of his pants. I told him it wasn't OK, no, we don't need to do this and I proceeded to get up and try to leave. I went to the first door I saw, which happened to be a bathroom. He followed me into the bathroom and shut the door behind him. I still said no, this is not OK, and he then had sex with me. He said it was OK. He then left without saying anything." (See DA press conference, PART-2 5:25.
[also at:
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]).(See also, CNN account of accuser's statement:
[Note several things. 1. This latest version of events suggested that Ben is commencing activities OUTSIDE the bathroom. This contradicts the eyewitness claims that: (a) she was seen talking with Ben at the stool outside the bathroom for a period of time (See bar manager's statement); and (b) that no evidence of sex outside the bathroom exists. No one in the VIP area of any entourage or any body guard saw anything like that. (See: DA CONFERENCE, PART-3, starting at 8:30.
[also at:
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Finally, note that this new version of events selectively fixes the accuser's earlier statements. It fixes the rape-denial and equivocation she expressed about the encounter while retaining other things as accurate (e.g., "he said it was okay."). In other words, what helps her is retained, and what doesn't is not.
14. THE ACCUSER BACKED OFF SOON AFTERWARD. Soon after giving the next-day statement, the accuser began frustrating police. She did the following:
(A) From the Post Gazette: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation had trouble contacting "both the accuser and her lawyer, who did not return numerous calls from the agency" ... "Special Agent Monica Ling, the lead investigator, tried to reach the accuser 'numerous times' over the weekend of the alleged assault without success. Lee Parks, the woman's lawyer, finally called on the evening of March 7. Agent Ling said she wanted to take swabs from inside the woman's cheeks. Agent Ling reported having trouble reaching Mr. Parks the next week," and was eventually told the accuser could not help at this time.
(B) On March 17th, through her attorney's letter, the accuser says she doesn't want to go forward with it.
(C) When investigators had met with the woman, they were told unequivocally that the accuser did not want to go forward with the case. (soruce: Post Gazette)
[One should note that the vast majority of civil plaintiffs would want criminal cases going on concurrently. Any lawyer will tell you that a civil plaintiff is helped by a criminal case going first. One must assume that the accuser's reluctance here indicates one of two things: (a) the civil matter was already on a quick course of settlement; or (b) depositions and other matters may have rendered the next-day's position problematic. It is true that media frenzy and privacy are good reasons not to pursue things. But is this true if you have been wronged and can receive a major damage award? Or is it true if you have a drunken encounter and regret it? How many people get raped by millionaires and don't want to pursue even a civil case? And how many want to pursue one without pursuing a criminal case (the former helps the latter)?].
13. Both the DA and the police believe not only that there was not enough proof to win their case, but that THERE WAS NOT EVEN PROBABLE CAUSE TO ARREST. Think about that. Law enforcement officials think that the sorority-girls version of events isn't even worthy of an arrest. (See DA News Conference, PART-1 12:00.
[also at:
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Great post.
One of the less-discussed matters here is that the STATE, having concluded that they could not press charges, had their DA give a press conference that slammed the accused.
Forget Ben for a minute. Should the government have this power? They can't accuse me of something but they can go out there and ruin my good name from behind the official seal of the DA's office?
That's really not right. If they have a case, bring it. If they don't, shut the fuck up. I wonder whether Ben has a potential libel case here.
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Re: ESPN Reporting 4-6 games for Ben
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I would file a libel claim if I was him.
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Quote from: Manimal on Apr 21, 2010 at 15:26
Great post.
One of the less-discussed matters here is that the STATE, having concluded that they could not press charges, had their DA give a press conference that slammed the accused.
Forget Ben for a minute. Should the government have this power? They can't accuse me of something but they can go out there and ruin my good name from behind the official seal of the DA's office?
That's really not right. If they have a case, bring it. If they don't, shut the fuck up. I wonder whether Ben has a potential libel case here.
I was really bothered by the fact that the DA kept referring to the accuser as "the victim" during his press conference. What a crock of shit.
I'd think if Ben did have legal recourse for libel he probably would have gone there already.
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Well, it's interesting to see all the liberal justice advocates crawl out of the woodwork in defense of Ben.
Fact of the matter is, Goodell is the boss, supported by ownership. I am only sure of one thing here, and that is, if I did what Ben did, I would damn sure be out of a job.
And don't think this hasn't been tough on me, too. I've had to stop my habit of walking into class with the little professor hanging out!
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Why don't they start with implementing something like xvideo? That would help the cpu tremendously. I don't understand why flash has to avoid using overlays and take more cpu for decoding than any other compiled video decoder.
So instead of actually doing work and improving Flash on Linux, this guy sits at his desk and bitches about Linux video APIs on this blog? What I want to know is, why hasn't somebody stepped up to the plate with a real alternative to Flash and finished it off by now? HTML5 is great, I tried the YouTube beta and it uses nowhere near as much CPU as Flash does. The only problem with HTML5 is the h264/Ogg battle. Hey I'm all for open-source but sometimes I just want to watch videos and not be scrutinized for using a non-free codec.
Why don't they start with implementing something like xvideo? That would help the cpu tremendously. I don't understand why flash has to avoid using overlays and take more cpu for decoding than any other compiled video decoder.
I think Adobe lost all credibility by having this guy rant for them about video acceleration.
ATI's video acceleration API is undocumented and unimplemented, so you can't target it.
XVideo and XV-MC don't help the CPU much and probably aren't worth the effort.
VDPAU is rapidly becoming the standard video acceleration API on Linux, being supported by Nvidia GPUs and some minor players, supported as a backend for Broadcom's CrystalHD chip, and probably eventually being supported by Intel GPUs
Hmmm..... I wonder which one they should choose?
Look at all the work Mozilla has done to improve the GNU/Linux platform API's - from Pango to Cairo. At this rate, Mozilla will fix Video before Adobe finishes whining about it.
XvBA is documented, just under NDA. It was originally designed for use with binary players.
They actually save a lot of CPU time, probably more than any other level step in the playback stack. Try playing a typical video with X11 output rather than Xv and look at the CPU difference. That said, Adobe is already using GL for render acceleration so Xv wouldn't save much CPU relative to GL. If that's what you meant then "carry on"
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I don't want anymore the flash plugin(and other closed source code) into my linux box.
But from the Adobe perspective: why Flash Plugin is not expandable by plugins?
If Adobe release an intelligent FlashAPI the opensource community can create the code needed to the plugin for work well on linux, solaris, *bsd, macosx, ecc..
For example the Api can permit to create Video Acceleration Api backends, graphic output backends, audio output backends, in a more deep collaboration with the community is possible to create an efficient 2D acceleration.
Adobe open the doors. Release the FlashPlugin like a kernel and let's the community a free api for create the "drivers".
Maybe this guy needs to spend LESS time on m$ paint, and more time, you know, CODING.
It's easy to arrive later at the party and say "meh, I don't like these APIs, they don't work". Why don't they work? How can they be improved? Where are you getting problems? -- Those are the lame, technical questions. Bitching and drawing a box graphic attacks the real issue, that is: er.., if I knew I'd be working for adobe.
So there you go.
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I agree with the points made here.
Adobe should work with the various communities and help them instead of complaining. You didn't see Mozilla complain that pango or cairo were no good. No, you have them working to improve the associated libraries to meet their needs.
So, stepping back a little, what is the reason behind this?
1/ Adobe being closed source does not want to contribute code to Open Source projects?
2/ Adobe does not know where to talk about this in the respective communities (sound, pulseaudio, video)?
3/ The developers are lazy?
4/ They feel that their work will become yet another sound API or video acceleration API, or not get accepted upstream?
5/ Pressure from management/the business to get a product out that supports the features, and not wanting to wait to get community approval, get the changes into the upstream projects and have them being adopted by the various distributions?
6/ Adobe does not want to help Open Source projects because of their ties to Microsoft?
6/ A combination of the above?
If we don't know, then it just becomes another meaningless rant which will blow over, nothing will be done about it and will help colour peoples perception of Linux.
And it's not like Microsoft change their graphics APIs (GDI, GDI+, DirectDraw, Direct2D, System.Drawing, System.Windows.Shapes, ...) or sound APIs and architecture (Vista) creating a confusing landscape on Windows is it? Yet Abobe does not rant about that, do they?


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I've got my eye on... your chest! Very striking design, I can't wait to see how it prints.
The use of the white half-tones and the negative space used to create the glistening effect of a real eye are what make this design so awesome.
Looks incredibly detailed and polished on-screen; however, I'm withholding all judgments on this one until I've seen how it actually prints.
Nice design. Great execution. I am very tempted. Hmmm, any trips to Africa planned?
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sirgrim wrote:Cat pupils do not work that way.
The artist explained in the Derby that lion pupils are different from other feline pupils. Edit: Oops, it wasn't the artist, but someone else in the thread did.
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Congrats on the print - this is an incredibly great design.
The level of detail is amazing; the lion's fur, the shape of the tree, even the birds flying. Gorgeous.
I had the same reaction when I saw the shirt for the first time - but if you google lion eyes, you'll find that a lion's pupil is very different from most other cats'.
This is the first ever woot shirt with retina display! Really cool graphics!!
Good job. Well deserved in my opinion.
I thought lions avoid big preys like adult giraffes...would have been better with a zebra or wildebeest
Nice choice; incredible texturing. Would probably look very cool peeking out from under a long sleeve button-down shirt. Hmmmm...
Yet another shirt I would much rather have as a print to hang on my wall.
After that write up, I'm not so sure I want this shirt hanging in my closet. I think it would creep out my other wootshirts and who knows what would happen when the lights go out.
Not surprising that this awesome design won. I'm extremely impressed at how little dots make such an amazing representation of reflection.
Thanks to everyone who voted- this was a fun derby with lots of great entries!
yed wrote:I thought lions avoid big preys like adult giraffes...would have been better with a zebra or wildebeest
Yes, I thought the same, but a smaller animal with a lower profile probably wouldn't have shown up as well in the design. Lions have been known to take down an elephant when food is scarce, so it's not out of the realm of possibility.
I bought this for the story alone. The shirt is a cool artistic bonus.
thewronggrape wrote:The artist explained in the Derby that lion pupils are different from other feline pupils. Edit: Oops, it wasn't the artist, but someone else in the thread did.
That was me! Originally cats had slitted pupils like a house cats, but lions started hunting during the day, where rounded pupils were more useful. Thus why lions have the round pupil rather than the oval pupil. I study eyes professionally and cats unprofessionally. This shirt is SO up my alley!! It's phenomenal.
Maybe the cat is just dreaming big.
shawnwaugh wrote:But then who was taking the photo?!
The giraffe has a telephoto lens.
My first purchase on woot et al. Great design!
What an incredible design. Doesn't really fit my style but it is certainly beautiful. The detail is probably as good or better than anything I've ever seen on shirt.woot.
Great shirt, in for one. Good work artist guy that created it.
beautiful design, but i don't like to wear dark shirts. would buy it if it's a poster.
prt19657 wrote:beautiful design, but i don't like to wear dark shirts. would buy it if it's a poster.
I would also love to have a poster of this shirt.
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FORT DRUM There is a 50-50 shot we have a shutdown of the federal government Oct. 1 because of a budget impasse, U.S. Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, estimated Monday.
As lawmakers debate a spending plan for the new fiscal year, one sticking point is Republican demands to defund the Affordable Care Act.
The House of Representatives approved a budget bill that includes a provision defunding the health-care overhaul. The Democratic-majority Senate has not yet approved its own budget bill, but is not expected to go along with the Republican bill, which President Barack Obama has threatened to veto.
Its really unclear where we are this week, Mr. Owens said.
Mr. Owens said he was preparing to return to Washington on Wednesday, and that the key part of how the week will go is what the Senate agrees to in their budget bill.
Ultimately I think well reach some kind of accord, its just not clear to me, to answer your question, as to exactly what impact it will have because I dont know the number that were going to fund the government at, he said. Once we see that I think well have a much better idea.
The budget issues came up as Mr. Owens spoke to assembled media on post Monday at a ceremony marking the deployment of the 10th Mountain Divisions 3rd Brigade Combat Team.
Mr. Owens said he expected to be in Washington over the weekend, and that there would be a more complete bill to vote on by Saturday or Sunday.
In addition to attending the ceremony, Mr. Owens on Monday also visited the ReEnergy power plant on post, as it waits for a decision from the military about whether it will be picked to supply the installation with biomass power. He also visited the Madison Barracks Shared Use Kitchen in Sackets Harbor.
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C E Ferulic Combination Antioxidant Treatment
C E Ferulic Combination Antioxidant Treatment comes complete with all manner of anti-aging claims
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Serum 10 AOX+ is a water-based serum that contains 10% L-ascorbic acid along with penetration-enhancing ingredients.
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SkinCeuticals At-A-Glance
Strengths: Great line to shop if you're looking for well-formulated vitamin C and retinol products; some outstanding sunscreens (including for sensitive skin), and every one provides sufficient UVA protection; one effective AHA product; good self-tanner; several fragrance-free products.
Weaknesses: Mostly problematic cleansers and toners; fruit and sugar extracts trying to substitute for AHA products when the real deal is much better; ineffective BHA products; jar packaging.
With a strong presence in the professional (meaning spa and aesthetics) skin-care market, SkinCeuticals has a mostly well-deserved reputation for producing serious-minded, research-driven products, several of which are centered on L-ascorbic acid. Company founder Dr. Sheldon Pinnell began the line after a falling out with the folks behind Cellex-C, a company for which Dr. Pinnell once served as spokesperson. The falling out had to do with both Cellex-C and Dr. Pinnell holding patents on L-ascorbic acid; Cellex-C held the patent on a formula with L-ascorbic acid (the original Cellex-C serum) while Dr. Pinnell's patent (now conspicuously absent from SkinCeuticals products) was only for the ingredient. The drama continued as, years later, the doctor who joined Pinnell to work on SkinCeuticals' vitamin C products began his own company, also selling products with vitamin C. Who needs Desperate Housewives when we have desperate doctors racing to be the authoritative word on the anti-aging properties of vitamin C?
The good news is that copious research has demonstrated that L-ascorbic acid (despite its stability issues, which, formula-wise, SkinCeuticals products do address) is a good, potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It has also been shown to provide photoprotective benefits when skin is exposed to UV light and is capable of stimulating collagen production - though don't take that to mean it is a cure for wrinkles (Sources: International Journal of Toxicology, 2005, supplement, pages 51–111; Experimental Dermatology, June 2003, pages 237–244; Dermatologic Surgery, March 2002, pages 231–236; Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics, May 1999, pages 453–461; and International Journal of Radiation Biology, June 1999, pages 747–755). Of course, other forms of vitamin C have equally impressive research, and some forms, such as magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, have better stability profiles (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, March 1997, pages 795–801).
As we've mentioned before, vitamin C is but one of many good antioxidants, and it's not the best approach to select any one or two antioxidants and bank on them alone to provide every conceivable skin-rejuvenating benefit. Instead, go for products that offer a cocktail of antioxidants because you'll get a greater range of benefits. Plus, some antioxidants in combination have a synergistic effect that surpasses what occurs when any of the ingredients are used alone. SkinCeuticals clearly knows this, because their vitamin C products also contain the antioxidant ferulic acid, and some add vitamin E to the mix as well. Above all, remember that as multifunctional as antioxidants are, they cannot stop aging, they won't eliminate wrinkles, and they do not replace the need for daily sun protection.
L'Oreal purchased SkinCeuticals in May 2005, and, for the time being, seems to be letting them stay on their course. That's a good thing, because despite L'Oreal's considerable financial reserves and global R&D team, the skin-care products their brands produce consistently lag behind what current research indicates are state-of-the-art options. As long as they continue to let SkinCeuticals retain its stature, there are many good reasons to shop this line; however, that said, this line is far from perfect in terms of being able to assemble a complete skin-care routine. Focusing on what they do best (which is serums, sunscreens, and specialty products) will be money well spent for visible results. Those who find the SkinCeuticals price tags to be a deal-breaker need to know that despite several notable products, they're hardly the only game in town; you can find equally superior products for less money, though not all of them follow the impressive concentration protocols of SkinCeuticals.
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Photos and story by Perry Miller A car goes into the retaining pond at Wal Mart and is nearly submerged in the water.
It happened at about 10:30 this morning. There were two people in the car, both were taken by ambulance to the Brookings Hospital. Both appeared to be responsive.
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Helen Hunt directs herself in this story of a brittle New York book editor who begins healing old wounds by learning how to surf.
Helen Hunt directs herself in this story of a brittle New York book editor who begins healing old wounds by learning how to surf.
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"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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Historic Occasion: The Little Rock Nine will be awarded the Lincoln Leadership Prize on May 18th in Chicago
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In this 50th year of the James Bond series, with the dismal "Quantum of Solace" (2008) still in our minds, "Skyfall" triumphantly reinvents 007 in one of the best Bonds ever. This is a full-blooded, joyous, intelligent celebration of a beloved cultural icon, with Daniel Craig taking full possession of a role he earlier played well in "Casino Royale," not so well in "Quantum" -- although it may not have been entirely his fault. Or is it just that he's growing on me? I don't know what I expected. I don't know what I expected in Bond No. 23, but certainly not an experience this invigorating.
The movie's innovations begin in its first shots, which abandon the familiar stalking silhouettes in the iris lens, and hit the ground running. Bond and another agent are in Istanbul, chasing a man who has stolen a crucial hard drive, and after a chase through city streets (involving no less than three Fruit Cart Scenes), 007 is running on top of a train. We know from earlier films that Bond can operate almost anything, but "Skyfall" incredibly has him commandeer of a giant Caterpillar and continue the chase by crushing a flatcar filled with VW Beetles.
It's the kind of absurd stunt we expect in a Bond movie, but this one relies on something unexpected: a dead-serious M (Judi Dench), following the action from MI6 in London and making a fateful decision. After an enemy agent grabs Bond as a human shield, M's other agent, Eve (Naomie Harris), has both men in her gun sights. The stakes are very high. "Take the shot!" M commands. Bond seems to die, although since this happens around the 20-minute mark, we're not very surprised that he doesn't.
M begins to compose the obituary of Commander James Bond, and she might as well also be writing her own. Time has passed her by, she's older, and her new boss, Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), convenes a public (!) hearing requiring her to defend her tenure. It's time for a generation to be put out to pasture. Even Q and, as it turns out, Miss Moneypenny are practically kids.
M is not quite ready to retire, and "Skyfall" at last provides a role worthy of Judi Dench, one of the best actors of her generation. She is all but the co-star of the film, with a lot of screen time, poignant dialogue, and a character who is far more complex and sympathetic than we expect in this series. The film is guided by a considerable director (Sam Mendes), written by the heavyweights Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan, and delivers not only a terrific Bond but a terrific movie, period. If you haven't seen a 007 for years, this is the time to jump back in.
There's a theory that you can grade the Bonds on the quality of their villains. In "Skyfall," this is a cerebral megalomaniac named Silva, played by Javier Bardem, whose unpronounceable Anton Chigurh in "No Country for Old Men" approached the high-water mark of Hannibal Lecter. Here he plays a bleached blond computer whiz who stole the drive containing the guarded identities of every MI6 agent. Are we supposed to think of Julian Assange?
This is a brand-new Bond with love and respect for the old Bond. This is dramatized during Bond's visit to the weathered Scottish mansion inhabited by Kincade (Albert Finney), which has secrets to divulge and continues the movie's rewriting of the character's back story. During the early Bonds, did we ever even ask ourselves about 007's origins in life? "Skyfall" even produces a moment designed to inspire love in Bond fans: a reappearance of the Aston Martin DB5 from "Goldfinger," which remains in good operating condition.
Just as Christopher Nolan gave rebirth to the Batman movies in "The Dark Knight," here is James Bond lifted up, dusted off, set back on his feet and ready for another 50 years. And am I completely misguided when I expect to see Miss Moneypenny become a Bond girl in the next film?
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Electric Current Model of Varying Tissue Properties
D.J. Evans[1], and M.L. Manwaring[1,2][1] Brain Instrumentation Lab, Brigham Young University
[2] University of Idaho, Moscow
A COMSOL Multiphysics 2D model of human tissue focuses on the change in dielectric properties (conductivity and permittivity) due to temperature, tissue type, blood flow, structure and other properties. These induced changes in dielectric properties result in significant changes in temperature and possible breakdown of the tissue.
The result of this complex interaction is a feedback loop that changes the model as a function of time.
The Arrhenius model helps account for heat build up over time and provides a mechanism for determining the point when the tissue breaks down. Also modeled is the result of slight variations in dielectric properties within a tissue sample and how these small changes result in significant parameter variance.
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American Standard 2000.101X.002 Polished Chrome Ceramix Single Hole Bathroom Faucet with Speed Connect Technology
Technical Specs
Specification Sheet | |
Installation Guide | |
Speed Connect Brochure | |
ADA | Yes |
Approved for Commercial Use | No |
Collection | Ceramix |
Drain Assembly Included | No |
Escutcheon Included | No |
Faucet Centers | 0 |
Faucet Holes | 1 |
Faucet Type | Bathroom Sink Faucet |
Flow Rate (GPM) | 2.2 |
Handle Material | Metal |
Handle Style | Lever |
Handles Included | Yes |
Height | 5.25 |
Length | 23 |
Low Lead Compliant | Yes |
Material | Brass |
Max Deck Thickness | 1.125 |
Mounting Type | Single Hole |
Number Of Handles | 1 |
Overall Height | 5.25 |
Pop-Up Included | Yes |
Series | Speed Connect |
Speed Connect | Yes |
Spout Height | 2.437 |
Spout Reach | 4.625 |
Theme | Basic |
Valve Included | Yes |
Valve Type | Ceramic Disc |
Water Efficient | Yes |
WaterSense Certified | Yes |
Product Features:
- Fully covered under American Standard's limited lifetime faucet warranty
- Forged from the highest quality brass alloy
- Superior finishing process - finishes are covered under limited lifetime warranty
- Single handle operation
- Speed Connect pop-up drain assembly takes minutes to install
- ADA compliant
- WaterSense Certified product
- Low lead compliant - complies with federal and state regulations for lead content
- Designed to easily connect to standard U.S. plumbing supply bibs
- Ultra-secure mounting assembly
- All hardware required for installation is included
Product Technologies:
- Lifetime Warranty: As an American company, American Standard faucets are built tough. Their products live longer in one place than most people do. Drip-free ceramic disc valves, high-grade lead-free brass alloys, and stainless steel drain cables name just a few of the features which make American Standard bathroom faucets the industry's longest lasting. To back this up, all American Standard faucets are covered under a lifetime warranty.
- Indestructible Finishes: Through employing only the best finishing practices, such as physical vapor deposition, American Standard faucet finishes are some of the strongest in the industry. When the finish is actually incorporated into the faucet, rather than a coating on the outside, the result is a flawless appearance that eliminates tarnishing, pitting, and peeling while hiding scratches. For this reason, American Standard faucet finishes are fully covered under the lifetime warranty.
- Speed Connect System: Assembling, connecting, and adjusting the pop-up drain within the tight space of a vanity cabinet is undeniably the most difficult task when installing a bathroom faucet. Not so with American Standard, though. Each bathroom faucet is supplied with their patented Speed Connect Drains, which simply plug into the faucet and drain. No wrenches, special tools or plumber's putty are needed. You also won't need to apply torque to seal the drain or to fuss with the lift rod height. With Speed Connect Drains, bathroom faucet installs take minutes, not hours.
- Water Conscious: As the 2012 EPA WaterSense partner of the year, American Standard faucets are acclaimed for saving water without sacrificing performance. Through the use of the latest pressure compensating aerators, American Standard faucets save 32% more water than other brands/models. This means that their faucets pay for themselves throughout the life of their use. They also splash less, too.
Product Specifications:
- Overall Height: 5-1/4" (measured from counter top to the highest part of the faucet)
- Spout Height: 2-3/8" (measured from counter top to the spout outlet)
- Spout Reach: 4-5/8" (measured from the center of the faucet base to the center of spout outlet)
- Number of Installation Holes Required: 1
- Mounts in a single hole configuration
- 1.5 gallons-per-minute flow rate
- Installs onto decks up to 1-1/8" thick
- 1 handle included with faucet
- ADA compliant
- Low lead compliant
- 2000.101X: This model
- 2000.101: This model + cover plate
- 2000.100: This model without pop-up drain + cover plate
About American Standard:
An American brand with over 140 years of innovations, American Standard is defined by experience, intelligence, and indelible influence. As the patriarch for nearly every key product category for the kitchen and bath, their offering shows a level of thoughtfulness and sophistication that could only be attributed to a company with a legacy as rich as that of American Standard. Today, professional plumbers and contemporary DIY home owners continue to turn to American Standard because they appreciate this legacy and know they can trust the innovations behind each product. It is for this reason that American Standard is so widely used within residential and commercial projects in both the United States and abroad - their products truly deliver, just as they have for generations.Additional American Standard Links
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Our SKU: 2000.101X
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Black Nickel / Brass
- Chrome / Polished Brass
- Polished Brass
2000.101X.099 - Polished Chrome
2000.101X.002 - Satin / Brass
- Satin Nickel
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
2 Questions from the Community
The American Standard 2000.101X has an escutcheon sold separately, 051012-0020A, it is $21.90. It has a maximum deck thickness of 1.125".
1. What is the price and dimensions of the escutcheon plate (matching chrome)? 2. How long, in inches, is the threaded brass male "tube/pipe" on the bottom of the faucet, that protrudes down and through the vanity top?
A. The American Standard 2000.101X has an escutcheon sold separately, 051012-0020A, it is $21.90. It has a maximum deck thickness of 1.125".
The American Standard 2000.101X does not include a drain assembly.
Does this faucet come with a drain assembly?
A. The American Standard 2000.101X does not include a drain assembly.
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Warranty Info
American Standard Faucet Lifetime Function and Finish Limited Warranty American-Standard warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns their home. American-Standard will provide, free of charge, at it's sole option, replacement part(s) or product (or if no longer available, a comparable product) to replace those which have proven defective in materials or workmanship. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must be made available to American-Standard for all limited warranty claims. This limited warranty is non transferable. It does not apply in the event of product damage due to the use of other than genuine American-Standard replacement parts, installation error, abuse, misuse, or improper care and maintenance (whether performed by a plumber, contractor, service provider or member of the purchaser's household). The limited warranty excludes damage due to aggressive air or water conditions, or harsh or abrasive cleaners and/or materials. This limited warranty excludes all industrial, commercial and business usage, whose purchasers are hereby extended a two year limited warranty (with the exception of solenoid valves and other electronic components which carry a one year limited warranty) applying to all other terms of this limited warranty except duration. This limited warranty does not cover labor charges incurred and/or damages sustained in installation, repair or replacement, nor incidental or consequential damages, all of which are expressly disclaimed. This limited warranty is applicable only to American-Standard faucets manufactured after June 1, 1996 and installed in the United States and/or Canada. This limited warranty gives the original consumer purchaser of an America-Standard faucet specific legal rights which may vary from state to state or from province to province. This limited warranty does not cover any liability for consequential or incidental damages, all of which are hereby expressly disclaimed, or the extension beyond the duration of this limited warranty of any implied limited warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for an intended purpose. In some states or provinces the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages is not allowed, so those exclusions may not apply to you.


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I love the idea of a united continent connected by swift trains and happy travels liberated from road blocks and paperwork. Real bridges and tunnels and highways bringing people face to face. The chatter of many languages, a pedestrian friendly society, happily clustered with cyclists, students and fruit shops. Ancient castles, art galleries and museums compete with modern cutting edge labs of science where particles collide and reveal answers to the great questions: "What is it all made of? How does our universe work?"
Europe is nice. Don't screw this up.
Yeah, don't screw up Europe and the freedom of its citizens. Don't turn it into an EUSSR. By now we all know how it looked like in the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and how happy the majority of people were when it disappeared... Cameron is right to demand change. If you want to rule Europe, you should be elected in elections. The European citizens should be demanded what they want in referendums. No central government with mandarins (who think they know better) who live far away in luxurious ivory towers and who have lost all contact with what ordinary European citizens want...
Comparing the EU with the USSR is absolutely ridiculous, and a real insult to the peoples of both blocs.