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Now let's take a look at the composite blend modes, also known as the HSL modes. I'm going to go ahead and switch back to my Sky & statue.psd image in progress here. And you know what, let's go ahead and save out a layer comp at this point, because I've done a lot of work. So I think I'll go ahead and click on my Layer Comps icon. I'll create a new layer comp by clicking on the page icon. Make sure that the Appearance checkbox is turned on, Visibility should be turned on as well, and I will call this Difference mode, because I'm probably going to switch away from that mode before we're done here, and I'll click OK.
And just to make sure that things are in order, I will move that to the third position here by dragging it up the stack. So I now have Opaque layers, the original Opaque layers, Face to LBurn looks pretty good, and Difference mode. Quite a few changes made. Ultimately we're going to get to something along these lines right here, the Blend mode madness layer comp. Anyway, let's return to Difference mode, if you're following along with me. I want you to click on the Slight blue item, the Slight blue layer here inside the Layers palette, and also turn it on so it's visible.
And you can see what it is, it's a very low-grade blue to transparent gradient sitting on its own layer, and I'd like to use it to experiment with this set of modes down here. As I say, they're sometimes called the composite modes, which is why, by the way, the engineers have elected to include the Lighter Color and Darker Color items inside of this area, because they are composite lightening and composite darkening effects. I totally agree with that rationale. But anyway, that's why they're there. What really binds the other modes together, however, is not so much their composite behavior, but rather the HSL mode that they subscribe to, Hue, Saturation and Luminosity.
And you may recall that Hue plus Saturation equals Color. So you can divide colors up into those properties. So in other words, if I were to apply the Color mode to the Slight blue layer, I would go ahead and keep the color of the Slight blue layer and let the Luminosity values, that is the Brightness values, from the underlying layer show through. If I were to switch to Luminosity instead, which is the opposite of Color, then I would keep the Luminosity values that are associated with the Slight blue layer, and I would let the color values from the underlying layer show through.
That doesn't turn out to be that great-looking of an effect. Color certainly looked a lot better. So I'm going to go ahead and press the Escape key to make sure that the Luminosity value is no longer active, then I'll press Ctrl+Minus to back up to the Color mode, then I'll press Shift+Minus to back up to the Color mode, then just to get a sense of what the other two modes do. As I mentioned just a moment ago, Color is made up of Hue and Saturation so we can peel it apart. Here's what things look like if we just keep the saturation values from the Slight blue layer and mix them with the Luminosity and Hue values from the layers below. And here's what the image looks like [00:03:04.0 7] if we mix the Hue values from the Slight blue layer with the Luminosity and Saturation values from the layers below. And of all the modes that we've seen so far here, I think this looks the best. In other words, Hue does the best job of mixing the Slight blue layer along with the other layers in the stack.
So I'm going to settle on Hue, and by the way all of these guys have keyboard shortcuts, it's Shift+Alt+Y or Shift+Option+Y for Luminosity, Shift+Alt+C or Shift+Option+C for Color, Shift+Alt+U or Shift+Option+U for Hue. While I almost never use the Saturation mode, it is Shift+Alt+T or Shift+Option+T, for Sat, the last letter in Sat there. Anyway, let's stick with Hue for now. And to go ahead and finish off all of the layers except for the text layers, I'm going to switch back yet again to the Statue layer, and I'm going to change its mode setting from Difference- I'll go ahead and press the Escape key so that mode option is no longer active- I'm going to switch it from Difference to Luminosity by pressing Shift+Alt+Y or Shift+Option+Y on the Mac, and we end up getting this effect right here.
Which I find to be highly pleasing. It does a great job of mixing this background with the image, with the marble texturing, which I think looks really really great at this point, with that color. So we get an nice transition from the blue inside of the statue face here and the warm colors of the sky region in the background. So this is our more or less final version of the composition. So why don't we go ahead and save that out as yet another layer comp, go ahead and click on the Layer Comp icon if you're working the way I'm working, or you might choose the Layer Comps command from the Window menu.
Then click on the page icon and name this guy Almost done, or something along those lines. Make sure that the Appearance checkbox is turned on, Visibility should be turned on as well, and click the OK button. And now we have several different Layer Comps to work on. I'll move the layer Almost done above Blend mode madness, and you can see that I've made a few different decisions here between these two items. If you want to click in front of Blend mode madness, you'll see something of a change. Not only will you see the text appear onscreen, that's the biggest difference of course, but you'll also see a difference in the marbling texture. Notice that we have more of a hot marbling texture going on inside of our composition thus far than I assigned when I was building this composition in the first place. I like what we're doing now better, as it turns out.
Anyway there is our composition as it stands. We've seen every single one of the blend modes. Whew! What an exhaustive if brief overview, if I do say so myself. In the next exercise we'll check out a couple of blend modes that are not available to the Layers palette because they're applicable to the Brush tool.
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SHERIDAN — The Sheridan College Theater Department will present "Godspell" April 10-12.
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Performances on April 10 and April 11 will commence at 7:30 p.m. April 12 will offer two showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
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Lubna Agha
Lubna Agha (May 2, 1949 - May 6, 2012) was an American artist of Pakistani descent living in Brookline, Massachusetts.[1]
Her art invokes a dialogue between the modern-abstract and traditional forms and practices of Islamic paintings. Her work taps on visual images once a part of daily life but now a part of history—from places as geographically disparate as South Asia and North Africa. She paints mainly on canvas and wood, applying an infinite number of painted pixels and organic shapes that evoke mosaic tiling, intricate carvings, and ornate metalwork.
Her work has been exhibited in art museums and galleries in her homelands of Pakistan and the United States, as well as Britain, Japan, Jordan, and Switzerland.
Lubna's paintings are part of the permanent collections at the Asian Collection at Bradford Museum, UK, National Council of the Arts, Pakistan, and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Jordan.
A book about the artist by Marcella Nessom Sirhandi entitled Lubna Agha: Points of Reference was published by The Foundation of Museum of Modern Art, Pakistan in 2007.[2]
Lubna Agha died of complications from gallbladder cancer at her home in Brookline, MA on May 6, 2012.
Individual exhibitions[edit]
- 2012 Points of Reference: Paintings Cite Islamic Visual Legacy: Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater OK
- 2007 International Visions Gallery, Washington DC
- 2001 Chawkandi Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
- 1996 Chawkandi Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
- 1991 Himovitz Solomon Gallery, Sacramento, California
- 1987 Indus Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
- 1985 Djurovich Gallery, Sacramento, California
- 1983 Rara Avis, Sacramento, California
- 1981 Alta Galleries, Sacramento, California
- 1981 Stuart/Scott Gallery, Fair Oaks, California
- 1980 Indus Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
- 1976 Contemporary Art Gallery, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- 1975 Pakistan Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
- 1973 Indus Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
- 1972 Contemporary Art Gallery, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- 1971 Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan
- 1969 Pakistan American Cultural Centre, Karachi, Pakistan
- ^ "In Memoriam: Lubna Agha – Artist in white". islamicartsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
- ^ Lubna Agha: Points of Reference, The Foundation of Museum of Modern Art, Pakistan
- Contemporary Painting in Pakistan by Dr. Marcella Nessom Sirhandi
- Painters of Pakistan by Amjad Ali
- Image and Identity: 50 Years of Painting and Sculpture in Pakistan by Akbar Naqvi
- Unveiling the Veiled by Salima Hashmi
- Painting in Pakistan by Ejazul Hasan
External links[edit]
- Artist's website
- Amazon, Points of Reference: Lubna Agha
- Islamic Arts Magazine, In Memorium - Lubna Agha: Artist in White
- Asia Art Archive: Lubna Agha
- Dawn Excerpts: Different strokes - A monograph capturing the artistic journey of Lubna Agha by Marcella Nesom Sirhandi
- Herald Magazine: Lubna Agha by Asif Noorani
- VASL Artist's Collective: Lubna Agha
- International Visions Gallery: Lubna Agha
- BBC: Lubna Agha
- U.S. Department of State, Art in Embassies: Lubna Agha
- The News International: Lubna Agha's death a loss to art
- The Express Tribune: Transitions: Artist Lubna Agha passes away
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THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR is a unique, Award-Winning documentary that recounts the fear and pain of domestic violence through the eyes of childhood. The film takes us on a young family's journey to uncover the truth that lies beneath a recurring cycle of violence and the solutions to end it. In doing so, they discover the path.
Raised in Tennessee households fraught with domestic violence, Penny and Brad Waldroup vowed when they fell in love to end the cycle. A ten-year marriage plagued by waves of mounting violence, all in front of their four children, culminated one horrific night.
The film opens five and a half years later as the family continues to struggle with the impact of the violence that shaped their lives. Within three short months, we witness an astonishing turn of events…
The film has screened at 26 film festivals in the U.S. and abroad, receiving 4 awards, most notably the Special Jury Prize at DOC NYC." Read more about this accolade here.
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Heads Up for Punk Payback with Bas Rutten
If you follow MMA, you'll certainly know the name Bas Rutten. This dutch fighting legend has achieved fame with a unique combination of cage talent and stage presence.
Bas is exceptionally exuberant, quirky, and joyful in his pursuit of fighting and self defense effectiveness. He has made some popular videos which portray his take on street self defense. As a real life bouncer he's had his share of encounters.
Now Bas is taking his efforts mainstream with a new show entitled "Punk Payback".
Bas's energy and enthusiasm make him "a little much" for some viewers, especially those who enjoy the discipline and structure of formal traditional arts. I personally enjoy his approach because he basses a lot of his technique and theory off of his karate background while adding his MMA experience and stripping down concepts into their most street-ready form.
He mixes humor and levity with serious skill, enough to leave little doubt about his authority on the subject matters covered.
This new show will examine real life surveillance and amateur video of street encounters, breaking down the results and having Bas recreate the situation while offering his advice on successful resolution.
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As evidenced by the comments left on this blog and the awesome facebook community, IkigaiWay has some smart cookies reading and participating!
There's no question that IkigaiWay wouldn't be where it is today without the thoughtful contributions of the community. We've all come together under the idea that it is possible to share and learn online while preserving the spirit of the martial way.
Now I'd like to open the floor and give some readers a platform to share their experiences and ideas. This will be a "Reader's Week" where every day I will feature a new and interesting article.
Who's Eligible to Submit an Article?
You are! As you know IkigaiWay is not style-specific, so you can bring whatever experience you have to the table. Whether you're a 30 year vet or a 2 year newbie, it doesn't matter. If you have something interesting to contribute, go for it. Since I'll be acting as your editor and assistant, you needn't be self conscious about matters such as spelling and grammar.
What Should I Write About?
The door is fairly wide open regarding your topic. However, I can give you some general guidelines that will improve your chances of getting selected:
- Attacks on any specific person or organization you happen to dislike
- Promotional bragging about your organization or school
- Raw training schedules about your workouts or routine
- Self aggrandizing biography
- Weird or unique historical studies
- Important lessons learned throughout your training
- Memorable experiences with instructors
- Specific concept analysis
- Broad scope trends and goings-on in the martial arts world
- Whatever else you can dream up!
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My articles tend to vary wildly in length. However I would suggest not dipping below three paragraphs. If you start to wonder if your submission should be an ebook, you might have gone on too long.
How Do I Submit?
Submission is easy. First, create your article in a file that is friendly with Microsoft Word, Wordpad, or Notepad (if this is impossible for you, let me know. We can probably make arrangements via Google Docs). Include the text of the submission either in the body of the email you send or as a separate attachment.
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If the link above does not work, email submissions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
What Are the Benefits of Submitting?
If your submission is selected, you'll gain exposure on an internationally recognized martial arts platform. You can use that as a writing credit or resume builder.
Furthermore, I will feature a small bio snippet of you along with your article which can link back to any blog or school website you happen to be associated with.
You'll also receive an "IkigaiWay Guest Author" badge to place on your website (never before seen).
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Can I Use An Old Blog Post or Previously Published Article?
Although I 'm not inflexibly opposed to older work, I prefer an original piece. In general, Google and other search engines don't care for duplicate content. DC tends to work against the reputation of both sites involved; not to mention that if IkigaiWay ranks higher than your original post, you'll lose traffic for that very same content!
That's no good, so an original article tends to best for both parties.
You retain legal rights to your article, but I ask that you do not republish the work in full anywhere on the web for a year after it appears on IkigaiWay.
What If I Have Questions?
If you have any questions about the process or the validity of your submission idea, just email me at email@example.com. I'll be happy to field any concerns you have.
What's the Deadline For Submission?
I'll be collecting submissions for the next two weeks. The earlier you submit, the better your chances.
Good luck, and I look forward to hearing from you!
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REVIEW: The Warrior Fitness Guide to Striking Power
Here in the Northeast U.S. things are starting to turn cold. That means a lot of my physical fitness is going to take place in the dojo or my apartment.
As such, I'm always on the hunt for new and interesting perspectives on ways to enhance physical activity and keep away those winter doldrums. That's why I was pretty pumped when I got a chance to read The Warrior Fitness Guide to Striking Power, by Jonathan Haas.
The WF Guide promises low tech fitness routines specifically suited for practitioners of striking arts. I definitely fit that target audience.
Found Within the Pages
This ebook is focused on a select few tools that you can utilize to enhance your training. The author spends the first part of the book going over fitness basics and the importance of breathing, posture, and good habit development. He also introduces the reader to a handful of valuable principles and studies on the topic of training routines and method.
For those inclined to get active right away, don't worry – the author provides the needed information in a brief and easily digestible manner. He seems to know that the focus of the book is on action and moves the pace of the book along nicely.
After the initial exercise theory, the reader is introduced to the following low tech training tools:
- The Sledgehammer
- The Medicine Ball
- Resistance Bands
- Empty Hand Bodyweight
By keeping things very fundamental, the author stays focused on the dynamics of the body and how each exercise closely relates to martial art movement. He shows how to isolate the muscles and rotational components that are often used in striking techniques, along with means of strengthening posture and impact transmission.
My Impressions
I consider this book a timely and valuable addition to my information library. In a style like karate, striking power and speed are always high on the priority list. Furthermore, the methods described by the author keep the same spirit as Hojo Undo in classical karate, practiced for generations and made a mainstay in many karate styles.
Western practitioners don't have easy access to chiishi and kongo ken, but they can easily obtain the items used by Haas.
Another positive aspect of the book is the images. Although I would certainly enjoy video or extensive image series of each exercise in order to ensure proper technique, the images provided are clear and of good quality.
At 53 pages, this book is a manageable size and could even be printed for travel and dojo use.
Final Thoughts
I'm not a fitness buff, but I am a fitness enthusiast and am always on the prowl for ways to improve my art. As such, I feel like this book's tone and content was right for me. If you're in a similar boat it might be right for you as well.
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Licensed audiologist Dana Oviatt is a graduate of St. Lawrence University (B.S.), Boston University (M.S.) and the University of Wisconsin at Madison (Ph.D.). He has practiced Audiology since 1977 as clinician, researcher and teacher. He has performed diagnostic hearing and balance testing at the Glenrose Hospital for Children in Edmonton, Alberta, University of Michigan Hospitals and hospitals in Boston. He has presented and published research on binaural amplification for the hearing impaired, the effect of noise on the middle-ear, diagnostic hearing testing of the middle ear, cochlea and auditory nerve, pediatric hearing test measures, cochlear implants, noise-induced hearing loss and balance.
His particular interest is in the evaluation of the vestibular system which he has performed since starting his career in 1977. In 1990, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship in advanced vestibular evaluation and rehabilitation of patients with balance problems under the direction of Neil Shepard, Ph.D.
His personal interests include SCUBA diving, hiking and sailing. He sails during the summer along the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and has sailed offshore to Bermuda and along the eastern seacoast.
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To no one's surprise, U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) announced his intention to run for re-election. After a distinguished military career and 5 ½ years as a POW in Vietnam, McCain retired from the military and entered politics. McCain was initially elected to the House of Representatives in 1982, followed by his first Senate election in 1986. Since his initial election to the Senate, McCain has won re-election four times.
For John McCain, 34 years in Congress will not be enough, so he wants another six years as U.S. Senator. In fact, he told one reporter that his Senate career was "just getting started." If elected again, McCain will be 86 at the end of his next term.
This week the nation has witnessed the emergence of a new star on the political scene: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). He captivated millions of Americans with his amazing 21 hour filibuster against Obamacare.
Immigration reform is back on the front burner as a major issue in Washington, and the Republicans are taking the lead.
Once again, the Republican Party has disappointed grassroots conservatives. With GOP votes, Congress approved a catastrophic bill to avert the fiscal cliff.
According to one Tea Party leader, the reason for Mitt Romney's loss to President Barack Obama is that he was not conservative enough and was "weak-kneed" and a throwback to Bob Dole and John McCain. The President Bush's were not named, however.
The GOP is slowly releasing the names of speakers for the upcoming convention in Tampa. Today it was announced that former presidential candidate Rick Santorum would address the delegates. Among the other confirmed speakers is former Republican Party presidential candidate U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ).


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Souths trio of, from left, Lindsey Makos, Tenley Shield and Ellie Flom teamed up to score three of the Blue Devils seven goals in the win over Liggett.
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January 24, 2013
Grosse Pointe South's girls' hockey team took it to city rival University Liggett last week, winning 7-1, at McCann Ice Arena.
"We did a lot of things well tonight, like getting to the net and playing good defense," South head coach Joe Provenzano said.
The Blue Devils out-shot the Knights 18-2 in the opening period and 41-16 for the game. Senior goaltender Anastasia Diamond didn't have to make her first save until the 1:08 mark of the first period.
The line of Lindsay Makos, Tenley Shield and Ellie Flom combined for three goals. Makos had all three to earn her first hat trick of the season and Tenley and Flom recorded the assists on all three tallies.
Sam Taylor opened the scoring with a goal at the 5:45 mark with Gabby Hartman netting the lone assist.
Makos had the next two goals, giving the Blue Devils a 3-0 lead after the opening period.
Shield scored at the 9:11 mark of the second period with Makos and Libby Erickson getting assists. That made it 4-0 and Makos' third goal of the game at the 4:00 mark of the second period made it a 5-0 contest.
In the final period, Darian Dempsey scored the Blue Devils' final two goals, from Meghan Polack, short-handed, at the 10:36 mark and from Allison Daudlin at the 6:02 mark.
The Knights got on the board with 1:52 left when Allison Stapleton scored. Caroline Eckrich and Ania Dow had the assists.
In other action last week, South dropped its first game of the season with a 6-2 loss to Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood.
The host Blue Devils fell behind the Cranes 3-0 and never recovered. The Blue Devils were out-shot 31-15 and had goals by Shield, from Taylor, in the first period, and Dempsey, from Polack and freshman Gennie Martin, in the third.
Last weekend, both South and Liggett faced Port Huron. South won 3-2 and Liggett lost 5-4 in overtime.
South is 10-1 in the Michigan Metro Girls High School Hockey League and overall, while Liggett is 5-6 in the league and 6-7 overall.
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The Merits of the Full-Sized CZ 75 for Home Defense
Many women gravitate toward smaller guns, and shy away from bigger guns, because they wrongly think the bigger gun will kick and hurt them when shot. In actuality, the opposite is true. If the only gun you own is a small, sub-compact or snub-nosed revolver for concealed carry, what you can do with a full-sized handgun will probably surprise you. I completely understand purchasing a small gun for better concealment—I can't carry a full-sized 1911 comfortably in my preferred clothing either. However, buying a full-framed pistol to keep at home definitely has its benefits.
The majority of the guns I review are small .380 ACPs, 9mm pocket pistols or .38 Special revolvers in order to inform other women of CCW choices. We like guns that are easy to shoot, comfortable to carry and feature low perceived recoil. Honestly, many of the smaller guns hurt my hand shooting for extended periods. I have said this before and I'll say it again, "If it hurts to shoot, you won't shoot it. To stay proficient with your self defense weapon, you're going to need to shoot it often." That's why investing in a bigger gun to keep at home is a good idea, because—trust me—you are going to end up loving punching paper with it.
Full-sized handguns have plenty of merit and benefit when compared to smaller pistols and revolvers. First, the meatier grip is reassuring. When you can wrap four fingers around the grip of the gun, your hold is steadier. Second, full-sized handguns are easier to shoot, especially when made of metal and not polymer, because the metal frame weighs more. The more weight means the gun absorbs the brunt of the recoil, making perceived recoil lower for the shooter. Follow up shots are quicker because recovering from recoil takes less time.
A longer barrel—4.25 inches or more—means you get a longer sight radius. This is the distance between the front and rear sight. Aiming is easier with more room between the two sights, making you more accurate. Because of these benefits, many choose to purchase a full-sized handgun to keep at home for protection. Due to its accuracy, ease of use and reliability, one such service pistol I recommend is the all-steel CZ 75 in 9mm.
Borrowing from the successful design of the Browning Hi Power and sharing many features of the 1911, over one million CZ 75s have sold during its 38-year life span. It is one of the most popular service pistols in the world for military and law enforcement. This wonder nine is optimized as a duty pistol and can be carried in condition one, or cocked and locked—a favorite for many in the field. The CZ 75 is a short-recoil operated semi-automatic pistol with a Browning linkless cam locking system. It fires single or double action, but single-action only variants are available. Unique to the CZ 75 is the internal slide rails, a feature uncommon on most handguns. You get a tighter lock up and unbelievable reliability with this feature. The all-steel frame is hefty and the black plastic grips are very ergonomic. The 4.7-inch barrel is hammer-forged. The double-stack magazine holds 16 rounds of 9mm ammunition. In the mid 90s, CZ added the firing pin block safety in addition to the gun's manual thumb safety. At 8 inches long and nearly 5.5 inches tall, the CZ 75 weighs in a little over two pounds.
The owner who lent me his CZ 75 loves it; in fact, it is the only firearm he has never considered selling. Another CZ 75 owner in the office says, "It is the finest handgun you can buy" and I am not going to disagree.
A good combat, self-defense pistol must work every time. The particular model I fired has over 25,000 rounds through it. I put 100 rounds through it without a malfunction. Due to the CZ 75's hefty size, I could have shot 100 more rounds and still been comfortable. Try doing that with a 2-inch .38 Special!
The benefits of a full-sized handgun that I previoulsy listed proved correct with the CZ 75. It shoots easily, getting on target is quick and I was more accurate with it than any of the smaller .380 pistols I have shot in months. My first 16 rounds were slightly left of the bullseye, but the 3.5-inch group from five yards was satisfying. After taking more time aiming before shooting my second magazine, my next 16 rounds hit dead center. Because I was shooting so accurately with the CZ 75, I quickly became comfortable and confident enough to shoot with both eyes open—something I do not do often. I aimed for the head of the silhouette and though I shot off to the right, my groups were just as satisfying as my first 16 rounds. The 9mm does recoil, however recovery was quick, and I was able to rapid fire accurately.
After a few rounds with both eyes open, I practiced picking up the gun from the bench to test the gun's point of aim. I hit repeatedly in the vitals, proving to me the CZ 75's 3-dot sights and longer sight radius allows me to point and shoot accurately. The trigger—though a bit heavy in double-action—measuring about seven to eight pounds—was smooth and broke consistently. I dare to find anyone who says they hate this trigger. In single-action, it measured a crisp three to four pounds.
I love getting a full two-handed grip on the CZ 75. The gun never felt like it was going to get away from me. Manipulating the controls was not an issue either. I could easily reach the thumb safety and magazine release button. Pulling back the slide was not as easy as some pistols I have shot and love, such as the SIG P938, but it is not as stiff as SIG's 1911s either. It is not the size of the gun that determines how much force it takes to rack a slide, but the gun's operation method. Blowback operated semi-autos—such as the Bersa Thunder .380 ACP—have higher tension hammer and recoil springs, that require more effort and strength to rack the slide. Locked breech pistols, such as the CZ 75, tend to be easier to rack. I am a firm believer that you can rack a slide. Click here to read my technique.
Don't let a bigger gun intimidate you. They can be fun and easy to shoot. If shooting your little CCW is challenging or painful, I suggest trying a full-sized pistol. Not only is the CZ 75 easy and fun to shoot, it is incredibly reliable and accurate. The price isn't a shocker either. It is comparable to other sturdy and reliable service pistols, such as the GLOCK 17, Beretta 92FS and the Smith & Wesson M&P.
The CZ 75 is truly a gun that works. Yes, you can bet your life on it. Further, the 75 comes in many different variants, so if you want more firepower, you can buy one chambered in .40 Smith & Wesson. If black isn't your thing, there are silver finishes as well. Unless you are a 1911 fan, metal-framed guns have seemed to have fallen out of favor, but there is a lot to say for all-metal guns. The CZ 75 is truly underrated.
Specifications and features
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Barrel: 4.7″ hammer forged, 1:9.7″ twist rate
Capacity: 16 rounds
Safeties: Frame-mounted manual and firing pin block
Action: Single/double-action
Grip: Ergonomic black plastic
Sights: 3-dot fixed sights
Frame: Steel, black polycoat finish
Length: 8.1″
Height: 5.4″
Width: 1.4″
Weight: 35.2 oz
Do you own a CZ 75? Why do you love it? Tell us in the comment section. To read more on the history of the CZ 75, click here.
Introduced to shooting at young age by her older brother, Suzanne Wiley took to the shooting sports and developed a deep love for it over the years. Today, she enjoys plinking with her S&W M&P 15-22, loves revolvers, the 1911, short-barreled AR-15s, and shooting full auto when she gets the chance. Suzanne specializes in writing for the female shooter, beginner shooter, and the modern-day prepper. Suzanne is a staff writer for Cheaper Than Dirt!
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i AM A RELATIVE NEOPHYTE TO THE ccw WORLD, AND HANDGUNS, BUT i PICked up a CZ P07 Duty around Christmas time.
Dang I love that hand gun! It's basic platform is the same as the CZ-75, and it's trigger mechanism is identical. I get compliments on the gun's appearance all the time, and it has had only one FTF in a couple hundred rounds on some cheap reload ammo.
Other than that this gun fires flawlessly, is dead accurate, and makes me shoot like Dick Tracy.
Its slide rides inside the frame instead of atop it, which slings the bore a little lower than many guns, and to me, improves durability and stability. It feels rugged and heavy in the hand and I feel I could drive nails in with it, and it would still function perfectly. I have seen some reviewers toss the CZ P07 into mud puddles, and not impact their shooting at all.
I agree with with Eric. I recently bought one online and never fired it and will be selling because of the reach of the trigger. I was so excited to get it and was highly disappointment that my finger barely reaches the trigger. I will just wait until the Beretta APX comes out and check it out.
I just plain fell in love with CZ75 SP-01 the sexy looks,DA-SA trigger full metal 2.4 lbs nice weight less recoil night sights 9mm ammo is cheap above all tack sharp in shooting.It also has Manual Safety
Safety Stop on Hammer Firing Pin Block Safety .I have a CZ75B Omega too. I am going to get the CZ75 SP-01 upgraded by CZ custom shop.
You are missing one HUGE disadvantage this pistol has for many. Even as a man who is 5'9″ tall, I cannot begin to comfortably reach the trigger in double action. It is over a half inch longer than my m&p shield. Gun manufacturers need to start publishing trigger reach measurements because I am far from alone.
Nathan Lambshead
Rebart, I agree. I have an SP-101 as my bedside table and taking a walk gun, every time. Also have a couple other short revolvers here and there in the house. I generally prefer .38 +p Hydro-shok in them. Plenty effective at true defense distances.
There's just something about a wheel gun that I will always prefer. Even though I do own a couple of semis.
i bought a cz 75 with the decocker a while back and was hooked the first time i shot it. just about the most accurate handgun i own, and every control is easily reachable. extremely reliable, low recoil and ergonomic. another plus of this model is that aftermarket magazines are a lot more affordable than with other cz pistols. i love it so much that i just bought one in stainless steel!
I too have a Witness in 10mm
Again, I went with Semi Compact set-up there too
I've added both, a 10mm and 22 Long Slide Conversion Upper, for Target Shooting
I've never owned a CZ but have shot them a great deal . A very good pistol and very dependable .
I wanted more power so bought an EAA Witness in 10mm . Basically this is a copy of the CZ and an exceptional pistol . Both are ergonomically very similar and a joy to shoot . Both are hefty , easy to handle and hold a bunch of bullets . Either one , buy em' you'll like em' .
One other note , both CZ's and the EAA's have the best triggers in the business with the EAA being a bit better . While the 9mm is ok the .40 is much better and recoil is very mild in these pistols . My girls shoot the .40 with no problems whatsoever and they slight of build .
A 1911 has nothing over these fine pistols , both underrated and the price is incredible .
Ray Gee
I have a "couple" of CZ's: CZ-27, CZ-45, CZ-75, PO-1, CZ-75B, CZ-97B.The PO-1 is an ideal carry-gun; comfortable grips, compact size. I am a M1911 adherent but the CZ-75 would certainly be a worthy replacement.
I have had dozens of pistols and revolvers in my 67+ years of shooting. My
favorites I have kept are: 9mm CZ75 SP-01 Tactical with night sights; Ruger
P944 in .40 cal.; Springfield XDm 5.25 in .40 cal.; Ruger GP-100 with 6in.
barrel in .357 and Hogue rubber grip. It's obvious I like big, heavy handguns and for me they are the easiest to shoot accurately. I agree that a longer barrel and sight radius help in this regard, as does weight. I agree with
Suzanne on her points made. My "top gun" is the CZ.
Big John, I have about the same years of shooting as you. I like all the guns you have, but I do have to disagree just a little on one issue:
When talking about an all-purpose gun, and just having to own ONE handgun, I probably would take the SP-01. My reason for this is that the difference in barrel length makes very little difference in recoil from my experience from owning two CZs–one full size, and one compact. The recoil with 9mm isn't that bad, anyway. Also, for home defense and up close social work within reason, a 6-bbl vs. a 4-inch bbl is mostly not significant. Why would you need a long bbl for most self-defense work. If you need a long bbl you are probably at too much distance and you may end up in court. There is very little need for sight radius between those two bbls, when self-defense is most usually within a few feet or a very few yards, and most of your shooting may be point blank–no chance to take careful aim and use that long sight radius.
The one thing I do like is night sights. I've carried several make and models while working as an armed guard on the night shift in dark alleys and other dark places, and night sights are mandatory in that situation IMHO. Of course, in that line of work other sighting devices would be a help, but still, I had no need for a long bbl. In fact, many of the retired LEOs of all kinds that I have worked with carried as small a gun as a J-frame S&W.
I think we get hung up on a lot of gadgetry and overkill sometimes. But, I will say my CZs will shoot with my Sig 228 (made in Germany) any time.
For home defense, and maybe some other scenarios I like the big, heavy guns, also. Didn't like the Glock 17 at all.


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The Foodtourist Guide to Breakfast in Australia
We are always searching for the perfect breakfast. When travelling it is wonderful to start the day with a perfect coffee, some fresh fruit juice and an interesting breakfast dish. Unfortunately these are few and far between!
So we decided to assemble a list of some of our favourite breakfast places - the ones we regularly return to on our travels within Australia.
Reuben Hills
In Sydney we always stay in Surry Hills due to the vibrant food scene there. The day always starts with a trip to Reuben Hills to enjoy breakfast in the cavernous space below their coffee roastery. The coffee is excellent and the staff are always eager to suggest a blend to suit the style of coffee you prefer. And the food is very good, with the 'not Reuben sandwich' a perfect dish to help recover from the previous night's excesses.61 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW
Cumulus Inc
Mornings in Melbourne invariably see us heading to Cumulus Inc for a strong coffee and their signature breakfast dish of Shakshouka which is baked eggs with roasted peppers and shanklish or the light and delicious watermelon and strawberry salad. The service here is always very professional and efficient.45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Mocan and Green Grout
Mocan and Green Grout is a cool little café in the rather pleasant new development in New Acton in Canberra. The café features ethically sourced produce such as fair trade coffee, free range eggs from Temora, fresh water trout from Tumut and sustainable seafood from the NSW south coast. It is a very pleasant environment and the food is cooked with skill and care. The service is also very professional and friendly.Read more about Mocan and Green Grout 1/19 Marcus Clarke St
Silo Bakery
Silo Bakery in a suburban shopping centre in Canberra is also an ACT favourite. We have enjoyed breakfast here on dozens of occasions over a long period of time and have always been impressed with how the same owners have maintained their high standards over the years.Read more about Silo Bakery 36 Giles Street Kingston ACT
Tricycle Cafe
Tricycle Cafe and Bar is a delightful venue housed in one of the striking sandstone warehouses that line Salamanca Place in Hobart. The food is excellent and the coffee some of the best in town. Try the breakfast trifle or the fluffy scrambled eggs.
Small Print
Brookfield Place has turned dining and drinking in Perth on its head. The Print Hall now dominates this space, but tucked away downstairs is a quiet little haven where some absolutely excellent coffee and nice pastries are being served throughout the day. This is a very good place for that early morning heart starter. The coffee is roasted on site.Brookfield Place, 125 St George's Tce., Perth, WA
Betsey is the new cafe associated with the Franklin complex in the old Mercury building in Argyle St, Hobart. This minimalist space has just one long table, beautiful light through the north facing windows, low stools for seating, a brief food menu containing delicious yet simple offerings and very, very good coffee sourced from one of our favourites, Single Origin in Sydney.28 Argyle St, Hobart
NORA serves interesting Thai-influenced breakfast and lunch dishes in a bright, cheerful and colourful space in Carlton. The food is also bright, cheerful and colourful and the ingredients are carefully sourced and very fresh.156 Elgin St, Carlton, Vic


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HBO Sued for Allegedly Covering Up Horse Abuse on 'Luck'January 03, 2013 02:01:15
Dustin Hoffman's "Luck" has brought another bad luck for HBO. After forced to cancel the drama series due to its soft ratings, the network is now sued for allegedly mistreating horses and covering up the abuse.
In her lawsuit, Barbara Casey, who was a director of the American Humane Association's film and production unit, claims she was fired after urging the organization to report the alleged horse abuse on the set of the show. She is suing the organization for wrongful termination.
HBO Cancels 'Luck' Following Death of Three Horses, PETA Is GladMarch 15, 2012 08:03:20
HBO has pulled the plug on "Luck" after a third horse died on the set of the drama series. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 14, the network announced, "It is with heartbreak that executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann together with HBO have decided to cease all future production on the series 'Luck'."
Explaining the reason behind the cancellation, the network said, "While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen and it is impossible to guarantee they won't in the future. Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision."
Third Horse's Death Forces HBO's 'Luck' to Suspend Production With the AnimalsMarch 14, 2012 10:03:09
HBO's "Luck" has just been hit with a misfortune. Another horse has been injured and dead on the set of the sports drama during the production taking place on Tuesday, March 13, leading the network to suspend filming with the animals with the accident is being investigated.
"Tragically, this morning, one of the horses in Lucks stable suffered an accident while returning to the stall," HBO said in a statement. California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) official veterinarian Dr. Gary Beck said "the horse was on her way back to the stall when she reared, flipped over backwards, and struck her head on the ground."
'Luck' 1.02 Preview: A Perfect Trojan HorseJanuary 30, 2012 01:01:54
Next week on "Luck", Ace is eager to move forward in the racetrack deal though he is chafing under his parole conditions. Ace shows off his famous temper during a contentious meeting with one-time colleague Nick DiRossi and a possible investor Isadore Cohen, discussing an idea which he claims to be a perfect Trojan horse.
Meanwhile, Marcus is wary about flaunting his newfound Pick Six wealth, but his three partners have no such qualms. In the meantime, Jerry sits in at higher-stakes poker games, Renzo sets his sights on claiming one of Escalante's mystery horses, and Lonnie parties with two unscrupulous women.
Dustin Hoffman's 'Luck' Gets Early Debut Before Regular Run in January 2012November 02, 2011 03:11:21
HBO has planned an early start for its new show "Luck". The network has announced that it will premiere the pilot for the Dustin Hoffman-starring series on Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 P.M., following the second season finale of "Boardwalk Empire".
However, the horse-racing drama will not return with a follow-up episode until January 29, 2012 which is set as the date for its official debut. Starting that day, the new series will air on its regular Sunday slot.
First Sneak Peek to HBO's New Series 'Luck' Starring Dustin HoffmanApril 19, 2011 11:04:57
HBO has released a sneak peek to its new original series, "Luck". It has a strong cast ensemble consisting of Dustin Hoffman who portrays organized crime figure Ace Bernstein, Nick Nolte who stars as a horse trainer called The Old Man, and many more.
Promoting the drama which offers a provocative look at horse racing, executive producer Michael Mann said, "It's immersion into a total world, not just of horse racing, but of luck, combined with skill that can have the power to change our lives." He claimed, "This is everything from degenerate gamblers to disreputable trainers to Ace Bernstein."
'Harry Potter' Star Michael Gambon Trying His 'Luck' on HBO SeriesDecember 10, 2010 01:12:45
Michael Gambon jumps from big to small screen and he's making his first U.S. television debut at the same time. The Brit is to take a recurring role on HBO drama series "Luck" which is about several characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.
Produced under David Milch/Michael Mann collaboration, "Luck" puts Dustin Hoffman in the lead role named Ace Brenstein. Now Gambon is to play a yet-to-be-named character who is "a nemesis or worthy adversary for" Brenstein. Gambon previously worked with Mann in Oscar nominated film "The Insider".


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Belgrave Travel Guide: 23 reviews and 100 photos
A gloomy day in Belgrave. Middle of winter. It is hard to get a good shot of Belgrave because it is set down in the bottom of a bowl of tree covered hills.
It is a pretty town set in the Dandenong ranges - at the end of the train line - and most notorious I suppose because this is where the Puffing Billy sets off from with its cargo of tourists.
Perhaps you have heard about Melbourne's famous laneways with their sanctioned street art? (There was such an outcry when it was to be removed for the Commonwealth Games that it was let be. And quite right too.)
Well, that cute, grungy area with cafes is not quite as big (or as amazing) as one might hope but the concept has spread outwards to Belgrave - which is an hour by train.
This is an obviously sanctioned piece of street art in the laneway from the main drag up to the car park and the library.
But - what would happen, one wonders, if the concept of change, comment, addition was applied here and people let fly with their own art?
Me, personally, I am itching to do it.
- Pros:It has got a real village feel to it and a quirky character.
- Cons:The big mall complexes down the line are sucking the life out of the main street.
- In a nutshell:It's a jolly nice place.
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So charming, Jennifer. Your style of writing is quite fascinating and so appealing. This was a delightful page.
Very nice sentiments about the Lone Pine - and I would also love to go on that steam train - maybe they'll still let me dangle my legs (I won't jump, hehehe)..Norman :)
So many nice little towns within train journey of where you live. Lots of potential for exploring.
This town will be on my list when we next visit Melbourne. I would LOVE the Local And Global shop. And I am a sucker for steam trains. Nice page
It is a very good thing to learn that there is no room anymore for any conflict! Excellent busking spot, I will remember that if some day I need it!
A smart busker!
now that is a busker with a business brain - he probably used to work for Lehman brothers.
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Democrats Freak Out Over Bumper Sticker Depicting Obama Being Hit By Train
Did I mention that the bumper sticker appears to be bloody?
A top state Republican is taking offense at a Democratic bumper sticker that he claims shows a train slamming into Governor-elect Scott Walker's head in a bloody crash.
The bumper sticker is available on the Wisconsin Democratic Party's Web site. It depicts a train hitting Walker's head with jagged red impact marks flying out. The sticker is emblazoned with the words "High Speed Fail."
Rep. Robin Vos (R-Racine) said the red marks imply blood. He said the sticker is indecent and Democrats should stop offering it.
Democrats are outraged that Walker, a Republican, refused federal aid for high-speed rail between Madison and Milwaukee. Democratic Party spokesman Graeme Zielinski called Vos a partisan hack who clearly understands political rhetoric. He says Vos' complaints are laughable.
Oh, wait, sorry, I meant that the train was hitting a Republican's head, and the sticker is being not only hosted on the Wisconsin Democrat Party's website, but being offered for free. Obviously, were this a Democrat on the bumper sticker, the national media would be in the act of creating an outrageously outraged firestorm, calling for heads to roll, huffing and puffing in high dudgeon.
Question for Wisconsin Dems: why, exactly, do you need a high speed train from Madison to Milwaukee? Are there really that many commuters who drive an hour and a half or more daily (I wonder how long it takes in all that snow?) Or is it that you just want yet another Big Government project that will give low paying, low brainpower jobs to the people who vote for you? Or that you simply want to spend someone else's money for the hell of it?
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October 31st, 2010 #1
Early comic character concepts.
Firstly, typical new guy statement.
Incredible site you have here. I can't wait to try to get involved.
I've been drawing for years, And am only recently trying to step up my game. I feel absurdly out of my league stepping in here, but I hope to gather some good skills by trial and error. My current (and intended) style choices seem out of place here, but lets see what happens.
I am currently nursing a comic idea. The plot is changing rapidly, and the setting is painfully underdeveloped. (Though likely a very soft sci-fi with a modern style and light fantasy elements.) I have, though, created a reasonable lineup for the primary cast.
First up, in order of me drawing them, is the first designs. There's a few glaring artistic errors, but it laid the groundwork for their designs.
Second is some related sketches. The first sheet has a lot of stuff that is not related, but helps as a example of my work. Second is all related characters, and is more recent.
Now, the primary subject of this request for critique. The current designs. The girl's image is reused, yes. But I was satisfied with her design. Later sketches have toyed mainly with her physique. But nothing has made it past the sketch stage.
Lastly, My most recent work. I'm trying to loosen up. Both with pose and expressing emotions. Combine that with some new coloring tricks I tried, and I'm not to happy with it. But here it is.
The transparency is kind of wacky for some reason.
Thanks in advance for anything you might have to say.
EDIT: Also, how do I set a image to display on the thread index beside my thread title? Thanks.
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Hide this ad by registering as a memberOctober 31st, 2010 #2
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You are not going to like what I have to say, but I mean it with the best intentions.
To up your game, you are going to have to drop the PC and pick up the pencil, begin studying anatomy and drawing everything around you. It's a lesson I had to learn and am still learning. It's the only way you will improve. Personally I would lose the manga influence for now. It's holding you back.
There are few manga artists I admire and those I do admire are mainly because of their grasp on perspective and architecture. (Such as Katsuhiro Otomo and Masamune Shirow) I can promise you that those two titans had a solid grounding in life studies before they were picked up by publishers.
Right now your characters are too similar to any other hobbyist manga influenced design and lacking in proper anatomy to be taken seriously. Study real people, reak clothes and real hairstyles. Look at the artwork on this site, get the loomis art books (free for download!) and open up a sketchbook thread.
Best of luck.
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Mm, with Stareater on this. You've got some interesting ideas, but you need to have a grounding in actual anatomy instead of poor anime anatomy. Recommend getting a pencil, a ream of printer paper, and maybe some preliminary guides to human anatomy. A sketchbook thread would be nice, too.
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If you have the discipline to work on the comic regularly, do it. You'll end up getting better with a deadline.
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Thanks for the critique, appreciate it.
Originally Posted by Stareater
I have shied away from realism for ages. I know i really should study it more. Jut haven't gotten around to it. I personally find perfectly realistic drawings terribly boring. So haven't been to motivated to pursue it. Though I realize that you need to know how to draw something right before you can start twisting it to your liking.
I obviously started with quite the manga influence, like many a misguided artist. I'm trying to twist it into something more unique. Abusing some proportions (doesn't excuse any of my errors) and embracing a "dirty lines' style. Not there yet obviously.
Originally Posted by Falchion
I don't casually sketch much. Not to good at drawing in improvised locations and such. But I'll force myself to try I guess.
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October 31st, 2010 #6
If you get terribly bored by realistic drawings try quick studies. Find a place where you can observe people relatively stationary (on the subway, in class, at the food court in the mall, your family watching TV) and do gesture drawings of them.
Spend a minute or two on each one. Nothing elaborate or deetailed. Just quick impressions. This will help with the biggest problem I see in your work- the flatness. All your characters lack depth. Working from life will help you get a sense of drawing people in three dimensions.
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Sarah, Plain and Tall (Hardcover)
"Did Mama sing every day?" Caleb asks his sister Anna.
"Every-single-day," she answers. "Papa sang, too."
This Newbery Medal winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family. Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she stay?
This children's literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss and love.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
About the Author
Patricia MacLachlan is the author of many novels for children, including the Newbery Medal?winning "Sarah, Plain and Tall;" "Baby; Waiting for the Magic;" and "The Truth of Me." Among her picture books are "What You Know" "First" and "Lala Salama." She lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband and her old dog, Emmet.


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The Walking Dead
Watch the prime minster do the spidey strut, a 102-year-old blow out her teeth and the return of National Lampoon's Griswold family in Vacation
In bravura style, this shocking season finale showed Rick confronting the people of Alexandria, and perfectly set up a very creepy season six
The movie studio has invested in the developer of the Walking Dead games to develop a new concept featuring both television and interactive elements
'I really feed off The Walking Dead,' says Paul Feig, director of the female-fronted spook-slaying reboot, who confirms film will be more frightening than Ivan Reitman's original
The theme of the impossibility of trust in a post-apocalyptic world comes to the fore again as Rick goes crazier and Aaron tries to marshal the survivors
Wandering around in the wilderness looking for water trusts our survivors' reserve and gives us plenty of gritty metaphors to chew on
As the show approaches its mid-season finale we're treated to an episode featuring a careless clergyman, a failed kidnapping and Daryl doling out another gruesome death blows
Spoiler alert: this blog is published after The Walking Dead airs on AMC in the US on Sundays. Do not read on unless you have watched season five, episode five (which airs in the UK on Fox on Mondays)
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I don't know what it means but I like it.
Kartoo is a visual meta search engine. The interesting thing about is the visual component that not only shows the circle of influence, but also shows the nature of that influence.
A search of our SEO lyrics contest, (Where by the winning, the winning lyrics could net a cool $1,000) delineates the influencers in the space.
Very cool.
And very informative if you take a moment to understand it's relational value.
Have a good one.
~The (SEP) Guy
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I really love this mind-mapping concept. Coupled with some of the fresh search ideas/implementations I have seen from Ask.com (results revamp), ChaCha.com (directly integrated chat help for your search), and Mahalo.com (guides like the old Mining Company), this really points to potential improvements on the basic search engine (e.g. Google) value equation.
The problem I see for these competitors is that Google still owns the best basic algorithm (my opinion), most of the mind share, and a continually growing percentage of the traffic.
And, without neglecting their core search value, Google is extending their reach with related services rather than trying to redefine search.
The challenger SERPs can offer intersting alternatives, create value and even create wealth. They can be the Apple to Google's Microsoft.
But it seems to me, they are going to need a sea change event in order to catch up.
Unless someone could mashup all the best ideas into one end product…
Thanks Jozian – That was kind of what I was trying to say and you did a far better job than I. Kudos. (The Guy)


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Patch 1.12Dec 28, 2009 Patch 0 comments
The patch for version 1.12, if you have Warlord previously installed, install this on top of it!
In IRON GRIP: WARLORD, the first commercial game from Isotx, the player plays as an Atelian warrior from Warlord Sahrab's army. The nomadic state of Atelia is being invaded by the imperialistic Confederation and everything from their religion to their independence is being threatened. Due to its own internal weakness and fractured city-states, Atelia has struggled and largely failed to fight the movement. It is now up to you and a close-knit of rebels--either AI controlled or fellow players--to repel the invader and save Atelia.
As a Warlord, you must use all of your skill to defend the city against the Confederate attacks. In an innovative blend of RTS and FPS gameplay, you will employ urban guerrilla tactics to fight off the hordes of soldiers. You must protect your city at all costs, by building defense structures, setting traps, and taking the enemy on yourself.
Based on the Quake 3 engine, this project is the latest offering in the Iron Grip Universe.
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Today, ISOTX announced the completion of the advanced graphics upgrade for its strategy based 3D browser game, Iron Grip: Marauders. The most important improvements include in-game camera enhancements as well as a full upgrade of the Unity 3D engine.
The Game
Iron Grip: Marauders is the first online strategy game to deliver full 3D graphics directly in your browser. Thanks to a unique integration with Unity software, it is able to combine advanced strategic planning together with 3D tactical battles in a turn-based format.
The camera angles inside the game have been changed from an isometric point of view to a perspective camera. A zoom function has been included to allow closer inspection of units and structures. These alterations were made largely in response to player requests to highlight the game's 3D capabilities more.
Unity Upgrade
At the same time, the Unity engine software has been upgraded from version 2.7 to 3.0. This development increases the stability of the game in the browser as well as paving the way for more sophisticated graphical features. Improvements such as highly detailed terrain maps, light effects and more will now be easier to realize. The aforementioned features are scheduled to be introduced at some point in the coming months.
The patch for version 1.12, if you have Warlord previously installed, install this on top of it!
The full install for Iron Grip: Warlord, including the latest patch, version 1.12.
This is the patch to upgrade 1.xx to 1.11 of Warlord. This is the latest patch and a must have for online play.
This is the demo with the latest patch, version 1.11, which adds custom map support.
The latest demo of Warlord, patched up and ready for the Winter Offensive. Download this if you have not download the prior version and patch; if you...
This is the patch for Iron Grip: Warlord that includes a new map and units. It's one of several upcoming additions to Warlord. Simply running the installer...
so, it's the first commercial game, that is an indie game? I am just confused...
Commercial as in they are selling it. Their previous game was a hl2 mod.
there are a lot of independent games that are commercial.
Indie is not necessarily non-commercial.
Will this ever be released on Steam?
I would buy this game if it was on Steam too,
it would be nice if i can order my comerade to follow me when i go and take down the officer.
hey so i can play the demo only once????
after the first map is finished i cant play the demo again.
i want to make sure it worth it before buying.
You should be able to play the demo again.
okey when i go to single player and select the map then click play.
it load and then go back to the main menu.why????
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Album Rating: 3.0You can just stream the whole thing for free of their site.
Feel like I'm advertising these fuckers. So i'm stopping right there. lol
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Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound OffShadow Moses is one of the weakest on here.
And the Snakes Start to Sing, Can You Feel My Heart and Hospital for Souls are the best tracks.
Album Rating: 3.0sand pit turtle > all
but seriously, that made me have a look at it, and because apparently it was weak, i held hope, and i think Snakes was the only other one i cared for
Album Rating: 3.0And the Snakes Start to Sing guitar riff is great. Where's the chug?
Album Rating: 3.0the first song is absolute garbage
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Album Rating: 4.0lol first song is the best by far
Album Rating: 4.0Idk what my favorite song is all I know is I really like this album. Don't know why or how, but I do.
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Majestic hawks fly by
In fall, many more of the raptors migrate south to our area
October might be considered the start of hawk season in San Diego County.
While we do have an abundance of resident hawks here, the arrival of fall brings additional birds as they migrate south from colder, northern locations.
With mild days and more birds, it's a great opportunity for the backyard birder to see some of the majestic raptors found here.
Hawks are just one family of birds that is part of the raptor group. Raptors include eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. They are all birds of prey that command the skies and play an important role in balancing nature by feeding on rodents, small game and other birds.
Charles Gailband is the founder of the Raptor Institute and a recognized expert on hawks in San Diego County. He considers this prime time for hawk watching.
One of his favorite hawks is the ferruginous hawk, which has a wingspan of nearly 6 feet. Gailband said they are now beginning to arrive in the Cuyamaca Mountains and often travel in groups of 10 to 12. Migrating turkey vultures and peregrine falcons are also starting to arrive on a fall journey that will take some as far south as Central and South America.
The most common hawk in San Diego is the red-tailed. It is also one of the easiest hawks to identify because of the brilliant red tail feathers on adult birds. It has a wingspan of about 49 inches.
The red-tailed hawk is most often spotted sitting on light poles or fence posts watching open fields for prey. Once you have spotted a perched hawk, chances are you will frequently see him again in the same location.
Red-tailed hawks feed mostly from their perches, but sometimes hunt from the air while kiting on uplifting air currents.
There is a good reason for the expression "hawk eye." Gailband said hawks can see about eight times better than humans, which allows them to spot a meal at great distances.
"If we had eyes (proportionally) as large as a hawk, they would be about the size of a grapefruit," Gailband said.
They also have the ability to see movement far more efficiently than the human eye. Gailband said humans see the beating of hummingbird wings as a blur, but hawks can actually see each wing beat.
While most hawks have similar markings and coloration for both males and females, the female is always about 30 percent larger. The absence of color variation means that size is the key indicator of sex.
The smaller Cooper's hawk, with a wingspan of about 31 inches, is the next most common hawk in San Diego. This sleek and beautiful hawk nests in all trees and eats mostly birds.
Backyard birders who feed songbirds may spot a Cooper's as he swoops in for a quick meal. Recently while photographing bluebirds in a nest box from a blind, I heard a commotion and looked out to see a Cooper's on the roof of the box. He was also looking for bluebirds, but for a different reason.


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"He [the friend] basically locked money away for her should this ever happen so she will have money when she comes out of it," Assistant District Attorney Charles Linehan said, according to a transcript of the Feb. 23 arraignment obtained by DNAinfo.
Gristina reportedly has four children and lives in Monroe, N.Y., with husband Kelvin Gorr and various rescue animals.
"We are just a great family ... and my wife means everything to me," Gorr told the New York Daily News as he exited his wife's hearing today. "I feel heartbroken."
Gristina was previously married to Dario Gristina, who is a candidate for New York State Assembly.
Her next court date is scheduled for May 3.