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Phase retrieval, error reduction algorithm, and Fienup variants: a view from convex optimization
JOSA A, Vol. 19, Issue 7, pp. 1334-1345 (2002)
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The phase retrieval problem is of paramount importance in various areas of applied physics and engineering. The state of the art for solving this problem in two dimensions relies heavily on the pioneering work of Gerchberg, Saxton, and Fienup. Despite the widespread use of the algorithms proposed by these three researchers, current mathematical theory cannot explain their remarkable success. Nevertheless, great insight can be gained into the behavior, the shortcomings, and the performance of these algorithms from their possible counterparts in convex optimization theory. An important step in this direction was made two decades ago when the error reduction algorithm was identified as a nonconvex alternating projection algorithm. Our purpose is to formulate the phase retrieval problem with mathematical care and to establish new connections between well-established numerical phase retrieval schemes and classical convex optimization methods. Specifically, it is shown that Fienup's basic input–output algorithm corresponds to Dykstra's algorithm and that Fienup's hybrid input–output algorithm can be viewed as an instance of the Douglas–Rachford algorithm. We provide a theoretical framework to better understand and, potentially, to improve existing phase recovery algorithms.
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OCIS Codes
(100.3010) Image processing : Image reconstruction techniques
(100.3020) Image processing : Image reconstruction-restoration
(100.5070) Image processing : Phase retrieval
Original Manuscript: September 25, 2001
Revised Manuscript: January 15, 2002
Manuscript Accepted: January 15, 2002
Published: July 1, 2002
Heinz H. Bauschke, Patrick L. Combettes, and D. Russell Luke, "Phase retrieval, error reduction algorithm, and Fienup variants: a view from convex optimization," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 19, 1334-1345 (2002)
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Can't use text console unless I stop gdm...
Hi, newbie here with a problem.
I'll be "half-formal" here because this is a copy of a posting that I wrote in another forum... PROBLEM: Machine completely freezes in a blue or red screen if I try to switch to a text console. Can't go back to graphical mode with CTRL-ALT-F7 and can't type commands blindly: it's really frozen and the only thing I can do when that happens is use the power button. CONTEXT: - HP Pavilion dv6258se (Turion X2, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150) - Ubuntu Feisty Fawn with updated kernel (2.6.20-16-generic) - NVIDIA proprietary driver installed through restricted manager - webcam, usb, media buttons, touchpad, lightscribe all working - two cores detected, powernowd and laptop-mode enabled - needed noapic noirqdebug to install (more on that below) OBSERVATIONS: - I can use the text console if I boot in text mode or if I simply stop gdm. Apparently, the problem is just on switching. - Problem does not happen if I boot with noapic noirqdebug. I needed those to install the livecd, but after upgrading the kernel and installing the drivers I found out I could boot without those parameters. So I removed them, because without APIC one of the cores would go crazy handling hardware interruptions. However, I recently found out that putting them back on allowed me to switch to text console again. - Beryl is not installed yet and desktop effects are not enabled (in fact, I can't switch to text mode even from the login screen) - booting without splash or with vga=normal had no effect WORTH TO MENTION: - If I remember correctly, the restricted driver manager installs nvidia-glx. I've tried nvidia-glx-new in a previous installation and got the well-known "garbled screen of death" (text terminal is garbled but if you type blindly the commands will work and CTRL-ALT-F7 also works). Better than hanging, perhaps, but it happened in all contexts, even with noapic noirqdebug and even when I stopped gdm. - Suspend and hibernation are working perfectly, which surprised the hell out of me. So... what seems to be the problem? Thanks in advance, -Keyper7 |
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Policies and general information of our Mt Shasta inn:
NO SMOKING – For the health and comfort of all guests the entire Hotel is non-smoking. This includes the porches, patios and decks.
PARKING – Free off street parking is available directly behind our Mt Shasta inn.
RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS – Reservations require a credit card number to guarantee. If you don't have a credit card then we need to receive a check for one night including tax at least ten days prior to your scheduled arrival date. Should you need to change or cancel your reservation please give us at least ten days notice prior to your scheduled arrival date. Failure to provide such notice may result in a charge equal to 50% of your booked stay (if more than 1 night) – or one night's stay. There is a $25 fee for all cancellations.
A 30 day cancellation notice is required for some holidays, special events and when multiple room bookings are made.
MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS – at times we impose minimum stay requirements. The website will block you from booking rooms for less than the minimum stay in those cases.
RATES – Rates are for single or double occupancy and include full breakfast. There is a $25 charge per day for an extra person in the room, this includes children over the age of 2. Feel free to call if you have questions regarding children or extra persons in a room.
BREAKFAST – Breakfast is available for Hotel guests only. If you would like to bring a guest to Breakfast check with us at least the night before and if space is available your guest will be welcome to join you. We can accommodate most diets with advance notice and please notify us of any food allergy issues.
PET FRIENDLY LODGING OPTIONS – Pets are welcome in the first floor guestrooms but not in the Lobby or Dining Room. There is a nice field across the street from the Hotel which is perfect for exercising your dog and we can provide plastic bags to pick up the icky pooh stuff which may then be deposited in our dumpster near the rear parking lot. There is a one time charge of $25 for your pet to join you in the room.
CHILDREN – Although we provide an atmosphere which is most suitable for adults, well behaved children are welcome with adult supervision. However we don't have any cribs or high chairs so if you will need to bring these items if so required.
We frequently get asked what we mean by a "well behaved" child – basically, we expect that children will be quiet, not run up and down halls, not scream loudly, yell etc. If you have a very young or active child, our hotel may not be the best place for you to stay. We are adding this to the website because some parents are asking that we post more specific information that would help them determine whether or not to stay at the hotel with their children.
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT – Rooms are available for occupancy after 3PM. However if you arrive early and the room is ready we will gladly check you in. If you think that your arrival will be after 9PM please contact us so that we can make a special arrangement for you. Check out is 11AM.
OFFICE HOURS – The office is usually open from 8AM to 9PM. There are no telephones in the guestrooms so if you are trying to reach one of our guests please call during office hours unless of course it is an emergency.
TV/TELEPHONES – Our guestrooms do not have televisions or telephones. There is television in a downstairs common room. Cell service in McCloud is generally good.
BATHROOM AMENITIES – All guestrooms have hair dryers, glycerin soap and shampoo. Bathrobes are furnished in the suites.
INTERNET – Wireless internet service is provided although the signal strength varies by room.


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After Muriel gets a piece of the groom's cake, she is walking around the room. As she passes this couple, the woman says as part of the background chatter, "We always knew Chook would marry Tania." |
The entranceway in the house where Chook and Tania's wedding takes place has different stained glass fish as a motif. |
Sign for Muriel's hometown of Porpoise Spit |
See what kind of tea bags Betty uses for her family. |
Recurring phrases: Joanie saying, "Muriel, you're terrible."—3 times Bill/Deidre/Muriel saying, "What a coincidence!"—6 times |
The Rickshaw Room is the place where the Heslop family always goes to eat Chinese food. Bill spoke to Ian McCain in Immigration and got the owner's uncle out of China, so Bill always gets free food as a thanks. |
In the scene after eating in the Rickshaw Room, Bill is walking with his colleagues through the casino. Betty can be seen playing the slots on the right side of the screen. |
The club where Tania and her gang tell Muriel they don't want her hanging with them anymore is: Breakers. |
The cosmetic line Deidre works for is: Radiant Cosmetics. |
Muriel's fictional fiancee's name is: Tim Simms. |
Nicole's black eye she got from Tania is on her left eye. |
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The Micro Machines game series, based on the popular miniature toy cars of the same name, has been around for a little over 15 years now. While the series isn't all that popular Stateside, it was a huge hit in Europe, particularly during the 16-bit era. Its ease of play and creative use of the "miniature" theme in course designs earned it plenty of critical acclaim and sales across the pond. V4 is the fourth "official" installment in the series, coming almost eight years after the release of V3 on the PSOne to introduce the franchise to a new generation of players. V4 has already seen release on the PS2 and PSP -- will the DS version win the series any new fans?
Micro Machines thankfully doesn't waste any time getting you into the game. Once you've created a save file, you can pick a difficulty and start making your way through the various tracks and gameplay modes. The game modes are simple and intuitive, and the control scheme takes about five seconds to learn. You certainly can't fault Micro Machines V4 for being overly complex.
Completing tracks earns you more cars, as well as new courses to test your racing skills upon. The 750 collectible vehicles vary in their rarity, and range from pickups to sports cars. Each car has different strengths in the areas of speed, acceleration, grip and handling, which you can view in the game's Garage. Raceways are generally based on everyday environments made massive: a dirt-and-grass backyard, a kid's play space, a bathroom. (There are a few oddball racing arenas, too -- I really dig the henhouse, myself.) Common household objects like boxes, books and tools (as well as other fine Hasbro toy products!) are arranged on these tracks to create roadways, blockades and hazards for your lil' racer. You'll also find miniature weapons scattered along the roads to create some good old-fashioned car carnage. Damage an opponent's vehicle enough and you'll put it out of commission.
As unique and creative as the courses are, though, they still have issues. I don't know if it's the camera angles (there are three to choose from, and they all have shortcomings), or the not-super-great graphical power of the DS, or what, but sometimes it can be hard to discern what objects on the field can be safely raced over and which ones will stop you dead if you hit them. Equally annoying are pitfalls -- some ledges need to be driven off of to continue the course, while careening off others will send you to a die-cast metal doom. Sometimes there's a special jump you can do off a big ramp, which is pretty fun -- except that if you veer a little in a certain direction, the game might register you as having fallen into a pit. Since a single pitfall can potentially end your race, it can be quite an irritation.


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James A. Underwood.
Though he is now a resident of Redbluff, Tehama County, California, Mr. Underwood still retains real estate interests in Woods County, Oklahoma, and as one of the pioneers who here settled at the time when the Cherokee Outlet was thrown open to settlement, in 1893, he is fully entitled to specific recognition in this history of the state in which he contributed his quota to civic and material development and upbuilding. He further has the distinction of having been likewise a pioneer of Kansas and his also is the honor of having been a valiant soldier of the Union in the Civil war.
Mr. Underwood was born in Knox County, Illinois, on the 18th of February, 1846, and is a son of James W. and Minerva (McDonald) Underwood, the former of whom was born in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1823, and the latter of whom was born in Kentucky, in 1824, their marriage having been solemnized in Ohio and they having become pioneer settlers in Illinois, where the devoted wife and mother died, at Peoria, in 1866. They became the parents of three sons and four daughters, of whom the subject of this sketch was the fourth in order of birth: Adaline and Mary Catherine are deceased; William J. is a sterling pioneer citizen of Dewey County, Oklahoma; Columbus and Clara are deceased; and Alice A., the widow of Henry C. Young, resides with her brother, James A., at Redbluff, California, in which locality the two are associated in the ownership of a fine cattle ranch of 512 acres. The father, James W. Underwood, was a millwright and carpenter and became a successful contractor. He attained to the-venerable age of eighty-two years and passed the gracious evening of his long and useful life in the home of his son, James A., at Alva, Oklahoma, where his death occurred in 1905.
In the schools of the present beautiful little City of Peoria, Illinois, James A. Underwood acquired his early education and in his youth he there learned the trade of carpenter, under the effective direction of his father. When the Civil war was precipitated upon a divided nation he promptly tendered his aid in defense of the Union, by enlisting in Company A, Second Independent Illinois Cavalry. With this gallant command he participated in many engagements, including a number of important battles, but during the long period of his service he escaped injury save in the reception of two flesh wounds. He received his honorable discharge at the close of the war and he vitalizes his more gracious memories of the days of his military career by his identification with the Grand Army of the Republic, in which noble and patriotic organization he is still affiliated with Post No. 8 at Alva, Oklahoma.
After the close of the war Mr. Underwood continued in the work of his trade in Illinois until 1873, when he established his residence at Wichita, Kansas, where he became a pioneer contractor and builder and erected a number of the early houses of the now metropolitan city. He built up a profitable business and later continued to be engaged in the same line of enterprise for a number of years at Leavenworth, that state, and in Kansas City, Missouri, besides which he was for a time a leading contractor at Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
In 1893, assured of the value of the opportunities presented at the opening to settlement of the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma Territory, Mr. Underwood participated in the historic "run" into the newly opened district and located a homestead claim six miles distant from the present thriving City of Alva, judicial center of Woods County. He remained on this claim ten years, made excellent improvements on the same and brought it into effective cultivation, in the meanwhile having duly perfected his title to the property. After leaving the farm, which he later sold, he engaged in the grocery business at Alva, where he still owns valuable property. He developed a substantial business, and became known as one of the representative citizens and honored pioneers of this section of the state. In 1913 he disposed of his business and removed to Redbluff, California, where he has since lived virtually retired, though he maintains a general supervision of the extensive and valuable cattle ranch in the ownership of which he and his sister are there associated. Mr. Underwood has distinctive inventive talent along mechanical lines and has patents on a farm gate and also a hay press, both of which were devised by him, and both of which have met with approval and practical demand. He has ever been known as a man of much business ability and civic loyalty, and his progressiveness and energy have been the dominating factors in his career of successful achievement.
At Medicine Lodge, Kansas, in 1888, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Underwood to Miss Vina Evens, and of their five children the first three died in infancy. The surviving children, Edward H. and Iris Alice, remain at the parental home, in one of the beautiful sections of Northern California.


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Barmes inks two-year deal with Bucs
The Pirates have filled their hole at shortstop, replacing Ronny Cedeno with Clint Barmes, who confirmed on Monday that he has agreed to a two-year deal with Pittsburgh. The contract is worth $10.5 million.
Pittsburgh has been looking for a new shortstop since deciding not to exercise Cedeno's $3 million option for 2012. That pushed Cedeno into a fairly thin free agent shortstop market, which already included Barmes. Barmes, who spent the 2011 season in Houston, became a free agent at the end of the year due to service time.
By signing with the Pirates, Barmes will be reunited with Clint Hurdle, Barmes' long-time manager in Colorado. Drafted by the Rockies in 2000, Barmes spent parts of eight seasons in Colorado before being traded to the Astros.
Knowing that he would be able to remain at short also made Pittsburgh an appealing destination. Though Barmes played almost exclusively as a shortstop in 2011, he has appeared in 306 Major League games as a second baseman.
"In talking with my agent and talking with the club, they were wanting to make a decision and they wanted to know by pretty much yesterday who their shortstop was going to be so they could continue to move on," Barmes said. "It was one of those things they had a few others guys lined up behind me, and the way it was explained to me I was the first in line as far as who they wanted. They threw a great offer."
Barmes confirmed that the Brewers were also talking to him about a two-year deal but weren't willing to make an offer until things were resolved with Prince Fielder. The Astros, who are rebuilding, were not going to be able to afford to re-sign the middle infielder.
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So much attention has been focused on Yoenis Cespedes, the Cuban defector regarded as a five-tool player.
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Jorge Soler, 19, also has been working out for teams in the Dominican Republic.
A number of teams, including the Marlins and Rangers, have already scouted Soler.
Like Cespedes, Soler defected from Cuba and he has been working out in the Dominican Republic.
While Cespedes is considered big league ready right now, Soler is viewed as being three years away from reaching the Major Leagues.
In stature, a scout said, Soler is slightly smaller than Marlins slugger Mike Stanton, who stands 6-foot-5 1/2, 250-pounds.
Like Stanton, Soler has big-time power potential.
Cespedes projects to be a player who can hit .290 with 30 homers at the big league level. A scout said Soler may not hit for as high an average as Cespedes, but he could be a 40 home run candidate.
— Joe Frisaro
Indians, Sizemore close to deal?
The Indians are in "serious discussions" with free-agent center fielder Grady Sizemore, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. A one-year pact between the familiar parties could come to fruition as soon as this weekend.
It has been reported that at least eight teams have shown interest in Sizemore this offseason, during which he had a $9 million club option declined by Cleveland. Other teams rumored to have interest include the Cubs, Rangers, Giants, Yankees, Phillies, Rockies and Red Sox.
One stumbling block for interested teams is the fact that Sizemore is currently rehabbing from surgery on his right knee and is not currently able to run through a full baseball workout. The Indians, on the other hand, are more familiar with the center fielder and his recent medical history.
If Sizemore does indeed re-sign with the Tribe, that would open the door for outfielder Michael Brantley to remain in left field, with Shin-Soo Choo in right. Brantley can also man center. The Indians might still look to add outfield depth, but the focus for additional power might center around an upgrade at first base.
The Indians have considered acquiring a left fielder and playing Brantley in center. The thin free-agent crop in the outfield might make some of the current options too costly for Cleveland's liking. Some names floated as possibilities for the Tribe have been Jason Kubel, Michael Cuddyer and Josh Willingham, among others.
–Jordan Bastian
Pirates make pair of waiver claims
The Pirates claimed catcher Brian Jeroloman (Blue Jays) and right-hander Jeremy Hefner (Padres) off waivers on Friday in moves designed to improve the club's depth at both positions. The club also announced that catcher Matt Pagnozzi has been removed from the 40-man roster and outrighted to the Minors.
Jeroloman, 26, spent the rest of 2011 catching for Triple-A Las Vegas. In 79 games, he hit .240 with nine doubles, two homers and 26 RBIs. While his .245 career Minor League average is rather pedestrian, Jeroloman's .378 on-base percentage is a reflection of his excellent plate discipline. Known more for his strength on defense, Jeroloman is likely to begin the 2012 season in Triple-A.
In his first full season at Triple-A, Hefner went 9-7 with a 4.98 ERA in 28 starts in 2011. He struck out 120 and walked 61 in 157 1/3 innings, though Hefner was passed by other pitching prospects in the Padres' system last year. Hefner, too, will be a longshot to crack the Pirates' Opening Day roster.
Pagnozzi, who was a late season waiver claim by the Pirates, now has the ability to declare for Minor League free agency. The Pirates have made him an offer to return under a Minor League contract, though Pagnozzi will likely first see what other offers are available before accepting.
— Jenifer Langosch
Rays and Molina
According to FOXSports.com, the Rays are close to signing veteran catcher Jose Molina to a one-year contract with an option for 2013.
The Rays did not exercise their option for Kelly Shoppach, which left the top contenders to fill the catching role in 2012 as John Jaso, Jose Lobaton and Robinson Chirinos.
–Bill Chastain
What it will take to sign Cespedes
The tools and the talent of Yoenis Cespedes are not in dispute.
Where there are reservations over the Cuban-born outfielder is his cost and readiness to play immediately in the big leagues.
According to a league source familiar with his status, the asking price for Cespedes could be double that of Aroldis Chapman, the Cuban pitcher with the Reds.
In January of 2010, Chapman signed a six-year deal worth $30.25 million. Cespedes, the source said, could be seeking more than double Chapman's salary over eight years. Technically, no negotiations can take place until after he is declared a free agent.
The Marlins recently traveled to the Dominican Republic to attend a private workout for Cespedes, the 26-year-old who defected from Cuba in the summer. The Red Sox, Cubs and Yankees are among the teams with interest.
The Marlins see Cespedes as a center fielder, while Boston is looking at him in right field.
There also is uncertainty on when Cespedes will become a free agent. Insiders say it could be two more weeks or two more months.
Right now, he is in the process of gaining residency in the Dominican Republic. Once that happens, it shouldn't take long for him to be declared an MLB free agent. It's a matter of filing paper work.
The longer Cespedes waits to sign with a club, the more it hinders his ability to be game ready for the 2012 opener.
He hasn't played competitive baseball since he left Cuba.
If he can be signed before mid-December, he could play Winter League ball, which would help him be prepared to compete for an Opening Day roster spot in Spring Training.
— Joe Frisaro
Rockies take flyer on Brandon Wood
This is the time of year when teams extend chances to once-touted players who have struggled, hoping the change of scenery helps. Under that plan, the Rockies welcome infielder Brandon Wood, once a prized Angels prospect who hit .216 in a combined 105 games with the Angels and the Pirates last season.
Under a Minor League contract, Wood will compete at third base, where the Rockies' own touted prospect, Ian Stewart, slumped and battled injuries last season. Stewart hit .156 with no homers and six RBIs in a year spent more at Triple-A than in the Majors.
— Thomas Harding
Phillies keep Schneider with one-year deal
The Phillies are bringing back Brian Schneider for another season as their backup catcher.
The club announced on Thursday that it had signed Schneider to a one-year, $800,000 contract. The deal contains $200,000 worth of incentives.
Schneider, 34, hit .176 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 41 games this past season. But he worked well with Phils pitchers, most notably rookie right-hander Vance Worley. Philadelphia pitchers posted a 2.85 ERA with Schneider behind the plate.
Phillips, Reds progressing on extension talks
Always a prolific user of Twitter, Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips mentioned Wednesday he hoped to learn about his future with the club, and then on Thursday, stated he was flying to Cincinnati from his hometown in Atlanta.
None of that equated, however, to a deal being done. A contract extension between Phillips and Cincinnati is not imminent. General manager Walt Jocketty and Phillips' agents did spend time negotiating during the General Managers Meetings this week in Milwaukee.
"We've made progress, but we're not close," Jocketty said Thursday from the airport as he prepared to fly back to Cincinnati. "It will take a little bit of time. It's a complicated contract."


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October 22 2013, 03:24 AM | #61 |
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October 22 2013, 04:16 AM | #62 |
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October 22 2013, 04:24 AM | #63 |
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Your discomfort is your own affair, again I didn't create this thread, nor swing it (in the second posting) in the direction of sex with someone who had become a physical child. Actually, from what I recall from the episode, Miles wasn't struggling with the idea of sex with Keiko, he was having trouble with the idea of touching her at all. Initially he could not even comfort her the way anyone would comfort a child, which is commonly to embrace them. The direction of this threat really is empty, I've see no indicate that Miles is sexually oriented towards prepubescent girls, the fact that the girl in question is his spouse with a adult consciousness is irrelevant. I truly believe that Miles would be psychologically incapable of sex with a ten year old Keiko. ***** A (somewhat long winded) discussion on employing the holodeck for the purpose of sex, rape, torture and pedophilia can be found here ... http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.ph...highlight=rape (Happy Halloween) |
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But in the rush to hit the reset button, that never happen.
It's just a tag, nothing more. Last edited by T'Girl; October 23 2013 at 11:48 AM. |
October 22 2013, 06:31 PM | #71 |
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What I don't get is the way the crew was unable to take commands from child Picard. I liked the way Stargate handled the same premise better. At the beginning everybody was raising their eyebrows at taking orders from a child, but then when he started talking like O'Neall, all the men could immediately tell it was him and respected his authority. Picard should have been able to demonstrate his authoritative Picard-ness and immediately win over the raised eyebrows. Of course Stargate ended on kind of a creepy note, where child O'Neall was actually a clone of O'Neall and ended up going back to high school with the clear intention of hitting on high school age girls, which I would argue is more wrong than any affection between Keiko and Miles. Although I would argue the only thing immoral about the topic is the lack of ability of the person to consent. |
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I'm actually glad they went that route, as opposed to the route Trek (or most other Sci-Fi would have taken) which would have been to kill off the clone (by having him deteriorate, or die a hero, or some shit like that). Props to SG-1 for having balls to go different! As for the "Keiko" situation, man you guys are really seeing into it! I never got from the scenes we saw, that O'Brien was thinking about how he was going to get layed again. Like said above, he was basically weirded out that he felt this little 10 year old girl was not his wife, even though technically he knew she was. He had to force himself to hug her even though he felt he was hugging a kid who was a stranger. The same reaction her daughter had. No sane person would be thinking at that moment "man! my sex life is over now!" or even "hmm, can I get myself to have sex with this 10 year old kid?" Interesting how some of you do think it can happen.
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November 7 2013, 01:20 PM | #73 | |
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On the other hand, now that it's been mentioned, it's easy to start reading way too much into the whole situation and scene. If you look at anything too deeply, you can read all sorts of weird stuff into it. Recently, I developed a sort of bizarre theory that a silly but otherwise innocent scene in a Disney film was hiding a much more disturbing subliminal message, but that's not relevant to this thread so I won't go into it here. The point is, anything can be analysed enough that something which may have been intended to be harmless can be perceived by some individuals as quite the opposite - or anything and everything in-between. Most of this scene is, IMO, both played for laughs (O'Brien reminding Keiko that the coffee is hot in a manner he would to a child, then realising he's wrong when she says his name in an accusatory manner and apologising) and for slightly depressing drama (their disagreements about stuff plus Molly not recognising her mother). I think one thing that COULD be perceived as creepy is this exchange: (the key words here being 'could be perceived' - chances are it wasn't intended to be anything creepy at all) Miles: "It's... I don't know, but this feels wrong somehow." Keiko: "Miles Edward O'Brien, I am still your wife." Miles: "- Technically, yes. " Keiko: "- Technically?" Miles: "No, I-I mean, of course you're my wife. But you're also ten years old." Keiko: "Beverly said it's actually closer to 12." Miles: "- That's not the point. -" Keiko: "So what is the point? - Is our marriage over?" Miles: "- I didn't say that. But until they find a way to reverse this effect, it's hard to ignore the fact that you're a little girl." Again, as I said above, there's a good chance that there is no deeper, darker meaning behind this dialogue really, and that it's simply there to show how Miles (quite understandably) finds it impossible to treat their relationship the same way, because physically Keiko's just a little girl. Now, that could potentially be perceived as implying something sexual, that's to do with Miles being unable to treat the relationship the same way for that reason. On the other hand, thinking that could just be reading too much into the scene again. Besides, the very fact that Miles clearly wouldn't treat their relationship in the same way when she's in this altered state basically eliminates any real creepiness, because we know Miles is an honourable character - it'd be wrong if he didn't behave somewhat differently. Either way, an intriguing discussion. Reading too much into various scenes is always interesting, whether the conclusions one comes to are accurate or not. |
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I get mentioned a great deal by TheFoxPrince, and a lot of times I don't want to be mentioned by random others who just mention me because they don't like me :-\ I don't want to completely ignore them because I don't like the ignore feature idk why I'm even suggesting this because all of my previous suggestions were never implemented
why have the feature requests forum if everything is trivial clearly this isn't trivial to me, so you're just kind of derailing here
Just put the user on ignore and move on, and get real; How often do you see the staff on this board? they pretty much abandoned it. Not counting the mods.
The option to ignore alerts and mentions is in your Alert Preferences. I suggest ignoring mentions if you post a lot. If you like a thread enough, you would watch and put it on your WUL. Because we may have other site business to take care of. If you like to be snippy, there's a board for that. It's called the Vesti.
I don't see the option to ignore mentions, just quotes and likes - I could have sworn mentions used to be there though
From my signature - www.ign.com/boards/account/alert-preferences The "Quotes" and "Likes" cover user mentions. Frankly, anyone who wishes to get in touch with a user should use Private Messages (Conversations) www.ign.com/boards/conversations That's what the functionality is for
quotes and likes doesn't cover mentions at all maybe they have that option for staff members, but not for us
Ah okay. I thought as much. I already told Tougeron about that when we were beta-testing the boards (segregating various alert types / etc.). This is now a Necronomisean problem
I agree this is extremely trivial. Simply ignore them on your own. One or two extra mouse clicks to not read what they said is not much effort on your part.
it's not really trivial when I get 10+ alerts every time I log on (assuming it has been like 6 or more hours) from people mentioning me in threads such as LOL BUBBLEBOBBLE IS A LOSER HA HA, POST THE WORST IGN USERS HERE, thus cluttering up my alerts from people I actually want to hear from. it's kinda hard to just ignore what it says, and I shouldn't have to read that :-\ and again, ignoring them completely makes it really confusing when the ignored user is part of a quote chain, and it just shows up like their post doesn't even exist (I think it should at least say "TEXT QUOTED FROM AN IGNORED USER" and then it would be usable I don't imagine it would be that much coding to change around one thing like that but thanks for your helpful advice