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1 cup
butter, softened
3 ounces
cream cheese, softened
1 cup
white sugar
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 tablespoon
orange zest
2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon
6 ounces
semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups
confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons
butter, softened
2 1/2 tablespoons
orange juice
1/4 teaspoon
orange zest
2 drops
orange food coloring
1/4 teaspoon
This is the second time I have made these, and I was so impressed with the way they taste I had to try them again, even though they didn't bake up as well as I would have liked the first time. So this time I made a few necessary changes. First, these require a bit more flour than the recipe calls for, so I used about 2 1/4 cups of flour instead of just 2 cups. Next, the recipe doesn't call for any baking soda (which it needs), and these spread perfectly with 1 t. of bking soda added. The other change I made was the sugar. Instead of 1 C of white sugar I used 1/2 C white sugar, and 3/4 C brown sugar. These changes made this cookie perfect all around. They are soft and yummy and the chocolate and orange together are a great combo!
When I bit into this cookie, it reminded me of those orange nougat filled chocolates. Did not like at all. Took them to work and about 3 people tried them and none of them liked them either, threw the rest of the batch away.
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I loved this recipe! My mom has been making orange choc. chip cookies all my life, and half-way into this recipe I started thinking, "Could the addition of frosting be worth the work?" Is it ever! They are the most lovely choc.chip cookies, and the frosting takes them over the edge--hell, my family would it *it* alone . . . Surprisingly easy, wonderfully flavorful, didn't seem to take long when all was said and done. These cookies are definately going to be a regular at our house . . .
My Grandma makes these cookies and they are our family cookie. They are so awesome!!! We all fight over them when we go to grandmas house! They are even better right out of the freezer!
I made these the other night without the frosting. They were gone within a day! How delicious!
One of my childhood favorites! One of only thing I have changed is to cut the icing recipe in half as it makes way too much. The other change is to generously add more orange zest to both the cookies and the icing. So yummy!
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Servings Per Recipe: 30
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Calories: 198
Calories from Fat: 97
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2 deputies arrested at wedding in Houston
HOUSTON - Two Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies were arrested after a disturbance at a wedding in northwest Houston. One of the deputies was the groom.
Officials said deputies Kevin Meyer, 26, and Christopher David Lock, 32, were arrested on Saturday. Meyer was charged with interfering with the duties of a public servant and Lock was charged with trespassing.
The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said two deputy constables were working security at the wedding at SPJST Lodge, 1435 Beall, when the owner of the reception hall wanted the festivities to be shut down because they got out of hand. The father of the groom then pushed one of the deputy constables, officials said. When another deputy constable went to arrest the father, Meyer, who was the groom, and Lock interfered with the arrest, according to Precinct 1.
The deputy constables called the Harris County Sheriff's Office, and Meyer and Lock were arrested.
Meyer and Lock have posted bond and are due in court on Friday.
Meyer works in the Detention Unit. Lock is a patrol officer.
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The Dallas school district has decided it cannot grade students by academic benchmarks because, evaluated thusly, the pupils have a tendency to fail. Therefore, the city is shifting to "effort-based" grading, which, according to the Dallas Morning News, is "designed to give students multiple opportunities to demonstrate that they've mastered class material." Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said that the new rules--which the News reports "require teachers to accept late work and prevent them from penalizing students for missed deadlines"--will assist in reducing the district's ninth-grade failure rate; each year, some 20 percent of ninth graders in Dallas's public schools do not advance to become sophomores. "Our mission is not to fail kids," said Hinojosa. Nor, it seems, is Dallas's mission to cultivate responsibility in the students it educates, hold youngsters to high standards, or prepare pupils for a reality in which deadlines exist and one is graded not on effort but on results. We've been through this before with Dallas. Someone needs to save that district from itself.
"Dallas schools plan to ease grading standards angers teachers," by Kent Fischer, Dallas Morning News, August 16, 2008
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Following the dissolution of genre-defying Vancouver outfit Makeout Videotape in 2011, founding members Mac DeMarco and Alex Calder put about 2,250 miles (that's 3,600 kilometers for our neighbors to the north) between them. DeMarco, after knocking around Montreal for a few tough months renting out his body to medical science, landed on label Captured Tracks and within months miraculously got his schizophrenic track "Moving Like Mike" on a Target commercial. Instead of rolling the dice in a new metropolis, Calder laid low at his mom's pad in Edmonton, plotting his next move amidst the shadows of mega malls and oil rigs.
Now it's Calder's turn. His Captured Tracks debut, Time, is a drowsy, listless LP accented by bleary vocals, which reveal how lethal social stagnation can be to a young whippersnapper's spirit.
Leading with a sparse, lo-fi guitar on "Suki and Me", Calder reaches out in desperation for his mate to lend meaning to an otherwise wobbly and shapeless existence ("But I fall down, without you"). Languid cut "Location", steeped in nonchalant self-depreciation, leaks menacing feedback out from behind monotonous whispers. A jarring chorus matter-of-factly frames depression as an unavoidable aspect of everyday life, as Calder moans: "Stay in my room / drinking again / without my friends."
But offering up a glimmer of hope that feels like a desperate gasp of oxygen on up-tempo "Light Leaves Your Eyes", serene backup harmonies tussle and play with chirpy guitar lines that promise brighter days ahead. Though back-end cuts "Captivate" and the appropriately-titled "Lethargic" spin as an enervating schlep into a stale, moldy purgatory. At his best, Calder channels a disaffected claustrophobia, bearing down on twentysomethings lost and disaffected in their parents' basements. It's a bummer listen, but sometimes that's warranted.
Essential Tracks: "Suki and Me," "Light Leaves Your Eyes"


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db2Dean's Favorite Links
21 January 2007
Updated 24 June 2013
There are a lot of useful tools for the DB2/LUW DBA on www.ibm.com and other web sites, but finding what you need can be frustrating and time consuming. Therefore, I have created a catalog of links that I frequently use to answer customer questions. If there are any that you like that I have not included, please send me a note at email@example.com and I'll try to include it. Also please let me know if any of my links have stopped working.
Web Pages
Manuals and Reference Material
Fix Pack, DB2 Client and Driver Downloads
All Fix Packs for All Versions on One Page
Down load all DB2 fix packs, clients including Admin and Runtime, and for v9 you can get JDBC, SQLJ, ODBC and CLI drivers and also Federation and DB2 Connect fixes. To use this site first pick "Information Management" in the Product Group drop down and then "DB2" from the Product drop down. The rest is pretty self explanatory. The Fix Pack Links below may stop working after July 10, 2009.
DB2 Clients and Drivers (Most Up to Date)
Down load any of the most recent DB2 clients including the Data Server Client (Includes Control Center) and the Data Server Runtime Client, plus get packages for JDBC and ODBC drivers along with Visual Studio plug-ins and driver packages for several other languages including C++.
We finally have a central location for down loading all available trial and other free software. So if you want to tryout DB2/LUW ESE, for example, this is the site for you. Unfortunately they did not put the link for DB2 Connect Developer's Edition for Windows or DB2 Connect Developer's Edition for Linux there, so click this link for those.
Get a free, permanent copy of DB2 for your laptop or development server. Want to try out the pureXML feature before buying? Then this is the site for you. It has lots of great information and links to down load the software.
Get a free, permanent copy of the IBM Data Studio for your workstation. This client will be replacing control center sooner or later, so you might as well get started. It works for ALL DB2 platforms including LUW, Z and I.
IBM has an in-memory database called SolidDB. Use this product when you need a relational database with the fastest possible performance. It can also persist the data in DB2 or Informix. Down your free trial by clicking the SolidDB link and click the "Try" tab.
This page contains a very easy to use chart showing which major features are included in each edition (Workgroup, ESE, etc.) of DB2
Which edition --Express, Workgroup, ESE, etc.-- is right for you? Compare and contrast them in these great articles by Paul Zikopoulos.
Operating System Levels For DB2/LUW
This link has v8 and v9 tabs that show which OS versions and minimum patch levels are required for each DB2 version. For Linux it also shows which distributions/architectures are recommended and validated for DB2.
Did you ever need to know the maximum length of a table, column or other object name? What about needing to know the size limit for a CHAR column or the biggest number that you can put in an integer field? All of these maximums and more are listed on this link for v9.7. Each version increases some limits, so please see Appendix A of the SQL Reference, Vol. 1in the manuals list in the next column of this page for your particular version.
APARS are, shall we say, the less desirable features of DB2/UDB. This page shows the critical or HIPER APARS, list of all APARS by version and the APARS fixed in each Fix Pack.
Every version of software eventually goes out of support. Review this page periodically to make sure that you don't get a nasty little surprise in the middle of the night when you call for support for DB2/LUW.
This page contains links to many DB2 Version upgrade resources.
Browse the DB2/LUW classes by category such as "administration" or "programming". I also find the training paths link that diagram the courses useful. Check out the Certification tab is you are interested in becoming certified in DB2.
To get support for problems and questions 24X7 you can open a PMR or ESR. Call 800-426-7378 to open a PMR, but make sure to have your CUSTOMER NUMBER handy. An ESR is a PMR opened on the web. I prefer this method because I can paste detailed error messages right into the ticket and attach supporting files. See this site to learn how to open ESRs and for a link for "ESR sign-in".
NOTE: The following links only have older fix packs: Please use Fix Central instead!
V9.5 Fix Pack, DB2 Client and Driver Down Loads
V9.1 Fix Pack, DB2 Client and Driver Down Loads
V8 Fix Pack and DB2 Client Down Loads
V7 Fix Pack and DB2 Client Down Loads
V10.5 DB2 Information Center Search
V10.1 DB2 Information Center Search
V9.7 DB2 Information Center Search
V9.5 DB2 Information Center Search
V9.1 DB2 Information Center Search
V8 DB2 Information Center Search
Search for information about DB2. I frequently access the information centers to answer customer questions.
Book mark these links for the DB2 versions that you are using. I use these manual as my primary reference for answering customer questions. It is well worth reviewing the list of manuals to see what is available. You should note that the Information Centers are updated with the latest information more regularly and should be consulted if you need the most current information. If you want one book mark for all manuals, then this is the page for you.
These links show a nice summary of the new features of DB2 v9.7 and v9.5 with enough detail to make them useful. These are links to the announcement letters.
DB2 Clients Compatible w/ DB2 v10.5 Servers
DB2 Clients Compatible w/ DB2 v10.1 Servers
DB2 Clients Compatible w/ DB2 v9.7 Servers
DB2 Clients Compatible w/ DB2 v9.5 Servers
DB2 Clients Compatible w/ DB2 v9.1 Servers
These links show which DB2 Client versions work with which each DB2 Database Server and DB2 Connect Servers.
This is a great page with links to a variety of "best practices" papers. Topics include. Physical Database Design, Database Storage, Virtualization, Performance and several others.
This is a great site for learning about how to do things in DB2 and joining discussion forums. Click the "DBAs" or "Developers" tab depending on the content that you want to see.
Search for practical guides for implementing solutions such as DB2 on Linux or implementing a Data Warehouse.
An excellent source of information about the newest features of DB2 v9. I know the author personally and I know that he really knows hit stuff.
This is the home page for all of the major DB2 Products including DB2/LUW, DB2/zOS, tools, DB2 connect, etc.
Site has a lot of good links for DB2 related down loads, technical articles, APAR listings, fix packs and allows you to search support documentation.
What does a guy out of the Toronto Lab think about DB2 features?
Processor Type vs. Processor Value Unit (PVU) Tables
DB2 and many other software brands can be licensed by Processor Value Unit (PVU) This page shows a number of tables that show how many PVUs you have to license for each core of a particular processor type.
JDBC Version by DB2 Version and Fix Pack
Most new DB2 versions and even most new DB2 fix packs contain newer versions of JDBC drivers. See this link to see which version of the JDBC driver ships with which fix pack or version.
Java Application Deployment Considerations
Overview of JDBC programming with DB2 and descriptions of the JDBC types 1-4 with DB2.
Connectivity Cheat Sheet for z/OS
Summary of DB2 Client Connections
This summary lists the various types of client connections, both Java and non-Java and provides examples.
International DB2 User Group home page. They have lots of great information from other users and IBM and they have an awesome conference every year.


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Local company makes stickers, signs for Obama '08 campaignWritten by Duane Ramsey | | email@example.com
A small local sign shop in Downtown Toledo, Clear Images Promotional Products, is making bumper stickers and rally signs for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Clear Images is producing 100,000 bumper stickers and 55,000 rally signs for Obama's campaign. The 11-by-7-inch "Obama '08" signs are screen printed in three colors, one color at a time on both sides of the signs, which are then cut, counted and boxed for shipping — all in the same union shop.
With four signs on a sheet, workers can print 1,200 signs per hour, said Frank Ozanski, the founder and a partner in the privately owned business.
Ozanski has been making campaign signs for local and state political candidates for several years, but this is the company's first contract for a national candidate. He said Clear Images got the contract through a similar firm, Tigereye Design, in Greenville.
That company is a union designer and manufacturer of promotional items for trade unions, political groups and businesses nationwide. However, it also has roots in Toledo.
Tony Baltes founded Tigereye Design in 1974 after he graduated from UT. If that name sounds familiar, it's because Baltes played on the unbeaten Rocket football teams in the early 1970s.
Baltes began selling buttons to union and political organizations, and his company has grown into a national supplier of promotional products. When he needed a source for campaign signs, he contacted Ozanski.
"Although we're competitors in some areas, we have worked with Tony's company on other projects so it's like doing business with family," Ozanski said.
It all began as a family business in Ozanski's basement 12 years ago while he worked at Pilkington Glass. Clear Images has grown into a promotional products company that now occupies an 11,500-square-foot building on 11th Street in Downtown Toledo with 13 employees.
Ozanski made his first big move when Bill Welling, owner of the former Design Graphics and Star Graphics in Bowling Green, retired. Ozanski bought that business and its equipment and has added new equipment as his business grew.
"We took a leap of faith to purchase Welling's operation," Ozanski said.
That faith and a lot of hard work has resulted in a growing business that produces not only political signs and bumper stickers, but also signs of all sizes as well as the wire frames for campaign and yard signs.
Clear Images also produces screened or embroidered caps, shirts, jackets and other apparel. The company creates its own screens in-house, which is more expensive, but saves time in getting screens for last-minute orders.
"We're low-priced, we're union and we're going to stay Downtown. I felt we needed to stay Downtown if we wanted to continue making political signs," Ozanski said.
The company recently moved from its first commercial space of 2,000 square feet in a nearby building on 12th Street to its current facility. The employees are members of the Sign & Display Union Local 639.
Ozanski's mother, Zora, operates one of the three embroidery machines at Clear Images. She may be the oldest worker in the union at 81, he said.
Ozanski credits much of his success to a local organization, Assets Toledo, which trains, mentors and supports self-employment and small business entrepreneurship.
"I believe that without Assets Toledo, I wouldn't be where I am today," Ozanski said. "They taught us to find your niche, don't put all your eggs in one basket, get your clientele and contracts and then get your building."
Ozanski is a graduate of Assets Toledo's 13-week, 25-session course that teaches potential entrepreneurs the basics of setting up and running a small business. The local nonprofit group has trained more than 500 graduates, helped to develop 125 business start-ups, reinforced 142 businesses, while creating 126 full-time and 117 part-time jobs since it began in 2000.
"Some men and women have a good business idea but do not have the ability or knowledge to develop the idea and become successful entrepreneurs," said Olivia Holden, executive director of Assets Toledo.
Ozanski has given back to the organization by serving on its board of directors, currently as its president.
Ozanski said he got a micro loan from Assets Toledo to buy a vinyl cutter to make vinyl magnetic signs for automobiles and other uses when no bank would consider giving him a loan.
"The networking we learned at Assets has a snowballing effect on business," Ozanski said.
Ozanski believes in doing business for and with other local business to help sustain the local economy. Clear Images buys all its garments from F.W. Galliers, a wholesale apparel supplier in Toledo.
Clear Images designed and produced special T-shirts for the dedication of the Veterans' Glass City Skyway for the Ironworkers Local 55. They also made the embroidered shirts for the Keith Dressel Memorial Ride.
Clear Images also makes vinyl magnetic signs for Dunbar Mechanical's fleet of trucks. It made all of the directional signs for the Toledo Zoo. It is licensed to make products for BGSU.
Ozanski's business partner, Mike Micel, is a BGSU graduate who helped land the contract with the university. Micel does most of the marketing for the company.
He joined the firm three years ago when Ozanski was ill and needed help running the business. Micel knew him through their families and merged his business with Ozanski's.
"It was divine intervention that brought us together," Ozanski said.
"You've got to have a good team in a family business and our employees are our greatest asset," Micel said.


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A guide to the Coptic Museum and historic churches in Old Cairo, with a section on Coptic heritage and culture.
A photo gallery of some of the best known items from the collections of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo.
An unofficial guide to over 40 museums throughout Egypt.
A guide to a museum in Aswan celebrating Nubian culture and history; includes a guide to their collections of artefacts found on sites, now submerged behind the High Dam, during the UNESCO "Nubian Rescue Campaign" of the 1960s.
An article describing a museum celebrating Egypt's railway history, situated next to Ramses Station, Cairo; includes a photo guide to their collections.


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You can also learn a few basic Zippo tricks in my new instructable, Basic Zippo Tricks
Once you're finished with them you can learn more with the second round of tricks.
If you're too lazy to read here 's a video:
Step 1: Tools and materials
- A pair of tweezers or very fine tipped pliers
- A stiff nylon or wire brush
- A small flathead screwdriver
- A simple poking device
- A zippos in need of a wick or flint
- A zippo wick, other brands can be too tight in the chimney or too loose
- Lighter fuel, as in petrol
- Flints, some swear by zippo ones, personally swan extra longs do me nicely, don't take them from disposable lighters, especially not Bics.
Step 2: Take out the inner workings
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John Sloan, Will Shuster and Josef Bakos, 1939
Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Creator: Ernest Knee, photographer
Co-Creator: Len Bouché (1896-1969), photographer
Description: Painters John Sloan, Will Shuster and Josef Bakos in Sloan's studio in Sante Fe, N.M.
Identification on verso (handwritten): Will Shuster - John Sloan - Josef Bakos, Sante Fe '39.
Photo is a copy print made by Len Bouche from an original negative.
Donated by Sylvia Loomis in 1972.
Forms part of: Ernest Knee photographs of John and Dolly Sloan, 1939
Rights Statement: © Ernest Knee
Citation: John Sloan, Will Shuster and Josef Bakos, 1939
Digital ID: 2707
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- Available as cordless or continuous cord loop clutch lift mechanisms.
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- Shades will be manufactured with upgraded 1 3/8" metal roller for all orders over 72".
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- Conforms with C.P.S.C. child safety guidelines.
- Clutch mechanism and continuous cord are made in a coordinating color to the shade.
- Openness factor of 14%.
- Shades block 86% of all harmful UV rays.
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Beard, McGinnis on Disney buying 'Star Wars'Written by Toledo Free Press Staff Writers | | email@example.com
'Star Wars' writer says Disney will respect franchise
By Jim Beard
In the wake of The Walt Disney Co.'s announcement of its purchase of Lucasfilm for a smidge over $4 billion, it's not just "Star Wars" fans who are putting their trust in the Force — it's also those creators who make their living shaping that galaxy far, far away. Freelance writer Jeremy Barlow, author of several "Star Wars" projects at Dark Horse Comics as well as "Mass Effect" tie-ins, exhibited "complete shock" when he first heard the news, but swiftly realized the deal's potential and profitability.
"I did not see it coming, but it makes sense, really," he insists. "Overall, it's a good thing for the franchise — Disney will respect the brand and inject some new life into it. As a fan, I'm excited to see what they do with it."
Barlow's a pragmatic fellow, able to look at the Disney purchase in a cold light as well as by the flickering embers that burn in the heart of all devotees to George Lucas' little 35-year-old rebellion. "This is Disney's game to lose," he said. "There's a segment of 'Star Wars' fans that put 'Star Wars' expanded universe timelines and continuity ahead of story, and those guys might have a rough road ahead, but I'd hope that some good films will ease that pain. Because, really, what are we talking about here? The — OK, very slight — possibility of Brad Bird or Andrew Stanton or Matthew Vaughn writing and directing a 'Star Wars' movie? I'll be first in line."
Is Barlow concerned that a portion of his bread and butter — 'Star Wars' comics — may make the jump to light speed and leave Dark Horse?
"That's the other shoe still to drop, isn't it?" he said. "Dark Horse has put so much care and thought into the 'Star Wars' comics that I can't see anyone else doing that job at the same level. So I hope they keep the license. What's right and what's profitable seldom cross in the corporate world, though, and Disney does already own their own comics publisher. We can only wait and see."
Fans: Stop vilifying Lucas
By Jeff McGinnis
There is probably no franchise in pop culture more celebrated than "Star Wars." And, in a perverse twist of fate, there are few figures in pop culture who are more reviled than the series' creator, George Lucas.
Ever since 1999, when the first of the three prequels was released and widely derided as an unworthy successor, fans of the franchise have taken up arms against Lucas and found fault in most everything he has done. The man who created and guided the "Star Wars" series, overseeing its maturation into a pop culture juggernaut that changed movies forever, was suddenly a schmuck.
Lucas was now clearly a horrible filmmaker, fans everywhere would write endlessly on message boards, social media outlets, blogs and more. He was a lousy writer, as evidenced by the terrible dialogue and plotting of the new trilogy. He was a man who obviously held nothing but contempt for his fans, given how he refused to offer the original versions of the films they held so dear for sale.
What has always bothered me about the level and passion of the vitriol directed at Lucas is how overblown the anger is, considering that if the guy hadn't created the series in the first place, there would be nothing to get so passionately angry about. Lucas is obviously not the awful director and writer he is being painted as, given the quality of the first "Star Wars" movie — the one that launched the fanbase's passion in the first place — not to mention his work on "THX 1138" and "American Graffiti."
Granted, if you loved the original movies and have hated everything he has done since — Lucas did not direct another movie after "Star Wars" until Episode I — you can still dismiss his work under the scientifically proven "What have you done for me lately?" train of thought. And anyone can express dissatisfaction and disgust over an artist's work, of course. Look who's talking — I make a kinda-sorta living doing the same.
But the anger I see goes far beyond just saying that you don't like a movie. It ranges into the most ridiculously hyperbolic hatred I can think of, with fans jokingly (I hope) ranting incessantly about how they plan on making Lucas pay for his transgressions against the franchise that they care about, grew up with, one that has made a big contribution to their lives since childhood.
I grew up with "Star Wars," too. A big part of me loves the franchise as fervently as the most passionate fanboy. But I also try and keep perspective.
Yes, it is silly that Lucas continues to tinker with the original trilogy and maintains the position that they should not be released except in the new forms he deems worthy. But then again, that was his right when the movie was first released, too, before anyone else had even seen it. As the author of the work, I believe he has the right to make alterations if he wishes. I also believe that for film history, he should continue to preserve and release the original versions.
Were the films of the prequel trilogy equal in quality to the original films? Of course not. But they were also not bad films, either. Yes, I said it. I have always felt that Episode I and III were fundamentally good movies with amazing special effects, imaginative visuals and genuinely entertaining storytelling. They also had no chance of standing up to the first trilogy. Lucas could have made the space opera equivalent of "Citizen Kane" in 1999, and the shadow of Episodes IV-VI were impossible to overcome.
Now, as we sit in the aftermath of one of the biggest deals in pop culture history, wherein Disney has announced plans to buy Lucasfilm and the rights to "Star Wars," you'd think fans would be rejoicing that the man himself would no longer have any connection to the franchise they insist he ruined. But in actuality, this is being seen as one last act of contempt — clearly, selling these beloved characters to the most saccharin of Hollywood studios is his final middle finger.
But it also means the franchise now has steady leadership and a future outside of Lucas' guidance. It means that maybe those original films will now be readily available. It means that new films will be made. As has been pointed out on Twitter, Disney purchased Marvel in 2009 to similar fan hand-wringing, and the end result has been a stronger brand which hasn't been compromised — and gave us terrific "Iron Man" and "Avengers" films, too.
And Lucas? He's already announced his plans to donate the lion's share of the $4 billion he'll make from the sale toward education. And, just maybe, he can garner a respite from the overheated hatred of fans who love his work but hate its creator. So, on behalf of myself, I would like to say, thank you, George. No matter what others say, you have contributed far more good than bad to the world, and changed the pop culture landscape forever. And for that, you deserve far more respect than you seem to garner.
Oh, and "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was a good movie, too.
Tags: Disney, George Lucas, Jeff McGinnis, Jim Beard, Pop Goes the Culture, Star Wars


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Addison Schonland of the IAG blog has a great podcast interview today with Boeing tanker spokesman Bill Barksdale. If you wondered if Boeing is really interested in a 777-based tanker, Barksdale's new interview should dispel any doubts. Yes, Bill says, Boeing may still offer a 767-based tanker if US Air Force wants something smaller and more agile. But Bill seemed much more enthusiastic about the prospect of a KC-777. He also threw out some interesting new statistics. I have an excerpt below, but check out Schonland's blog to hear the podcast (fee required).
BARKSDALE: The 777 as a tanker is just so much more capable thananything it's got as a peer. And I know that sounds like a bit of bravado, butif you really get down to it, if they really value what you would call a largeairplane – a widebody tanker — and everything that goes with it, that 777 isamazing. I'll give you a couple of examples. If you compare them, the 777 wouldprovide – deliver – however you want to say it — 23% more fuel than the KC-30.It could carry 44% more payload – more cargo – in the back. And it also wouldcarry about 42% more passengers in the back as well. So those are very generic,very general kinds of numbers. There's a lot more data we could get into atsome point down the line. … If the air force really wants to go in thatdirection, the Boeing company has spent a lot of time in the last year preparingfor that, knowing that we have a real, true, large tanker that, like I said, is comparablein size to the KC-30. And, yet, you get you get so much more for your money.


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Usually the weather on Halloween night in Rhode Island is hit or miss, and more often than not it just happens to rain. Luckily last night was pretty mild, and just a short sprinkle here and there. Perfect weather for Ben's first chance to run around in his costume. The kid had an absolute blast - he loved seeing all of the trick-or-treaters and stayed up way past his bedtime (usually he is in bed by 7:00). Uncle Derek wore his favorite costume of all.
Cameran was an absolute angel. Babies just love being outside. Something about the fresh air puts them right to sleep. And I gotta say, I've never seen a cuter bunny.
After Ben went to bed we all hung out with some drinks, handed out candy and had some laughs. It was pretty chill and laid back, and those are my favorite kind of nights. xo
Wishing everyone a SAFE and fun-filled Halloween. I've always loved this holiday. It's nice to see people getting all dressed up in the spirit of things, and they're doing it because it's FUN. Cameran has 2 costumes this year, a skeleton and a bunny. Ben is dressing as his favorite animal, a cow. I will post pictures tomorrow from our night.
P.S. - Bathroom mirror selfies are totally OK when they are with a handsome cow. xo
For awhile now I've been toying with the idea of starting a blog. I am a very sentimental person and my mind is always going. I also have a story to tell that I hope is inspiring to others. My daughter, Cameran, was born affected by Amniotic Band Syndrome, missing her right forearm and hand. I hope this blog will offer other new families affected by ABS some insight and to see that life really does go on just fine. Thanks for following. xo
I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate)! The past few weeks have been crazy busy and I needed some downtime with my loved ones! I wanted to truly enjoy this Christmas because it is Ben's very first. I tried to savour every moment. It is such a joy to have a little one to share the warm and tingly Christmasy feeling with. I am looking forward to each year as I'm sure it will just get better and more fun! To all my friends I could not send a Christmas card to here is what ours looked like this year! As always I was a total slacker sending them out. Im surprised they got out before the 25th. Update: Brody's status has been changed to naughty.
Dear friends,I hope this message finds you well. Lots have happened this year, but the most gratifying thing I discovered is the re-affirmation of friendship and human kindness. Again, my heartfelt thanks to you for your support of This Darling Life. We have received a lot of positive feedback, inspiring and loving, from friends and strangers.We are glad to announce that the DVDs and VCDs are out in the shops in Hong Kong. Please tell your friends about it and if you are interested, go and get one!For my overseas friends, either you fly back to get it, or you just have to wait! :-)Have a great summer! All the Best,Angie
上星期二去了'愛與狗同行'的首映,入場前看到李嘉欣,薛海琪,方大同,Rosemary, at 17,還有很多我不認得的。很開心,因為他們當中有一位是我的摯愛。在看過這條youtube的片段後我更開心,因為現在我每一位都愛:
願你我都能活出個darling life
went to see the premiere of 'this darling life' last tuesday. saw so many celebrities before going into the cinema house - michelle reis, fiona sit, khalil fong, rosemary vandenbroucke, at 17, and many more whom i could not recognise. i admit, yes, i love one of them to bits. but now, having seen the following clip, i love all of them to bits:
this is because everything they've said about the movie cannot be more true.
'this darling life' is about life. you'll probably cry but don't you find tears roll down your cheeks when you attend a wedding, embrace a baby or see that love is still around? the more important thing is that you'll enjoy it and live a more meaningful life.
don't take my word for it. go to a UA cinema this weekend and find out.
have a darling life
Back with This Darling Life!
We just came back from our film premiere at the UA Times Square, Causeway Bay. Two houses, 420 seats: FULL HOUSE! Thanks to all the people who came to support us!
And here's another compilation of comments from artists, directors, TV and radio anchors~ Enjoy!
Remember, the film will start screening this Thursday, May 8th!
Preview Ellen Loo's (At 17) original soundtrack for the film at Moov.
Also, check out comments from other people's blogs:
http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/mayjackmormor/article?mid=5784 http://www.beautyexchange.com.hk/revamp/forums/read.php?4,3925319 http://bbs.qoos.com/viewthread.php?tid=1472115 http://kitony.net/tony/2008/04/ThisDarlingLife http://hkdr.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1085837
see live updates atwww.thisdarlinglife.com In theaters May 8th, 2008
5% of the net proceeds will be donated to charity organizations
Full of wisdom, deep impact "This Darling Life is full of wisdom, intelligence and sensitivity. It seems simple, yet its impact is very deep." -Yim Ho, Film Director
"Angie Chen is to be congratulated on being the first to produce a documentary about people in Hong Kong and their relationship with their animals. The 'stories' reveal how varied the relationships and the reasons for those relationships between humans and animals can be. I liked the way it explores the human condition and makes us re-evaluate the roles of animals in our own lives. She has shown a fascinating slice of Hong Kong Life!" -Sandy Macalister, SPCA
A very touching film "A very touching film. Ten minutes into the film, I started to feel its effect. It's refreshing and different."
-Anthony Wong Chau San, Actor
"A very different way to talk about love." "I totally enjoyed the film. I was one of the many in the audience who did not want to leave myseat at the end of it. It is thought provoking and has given us an interesting insight into themany reasons why people keep animals, it's a movie about dogs – that makes you think." -Tony Ho, SPCA
"For myself, I'm not really an animal lover. I never experienced that part of life. But to see it through other people in this film is very interesting, to see how much people can actuallyinvest their love to an animal, and how that actually translates to their love with other people. The message in the end is that – the whole human race as a whole, the greater the love, the greater the people are. I think it's wonderful." -Antony Szeto, Film Director
"A very different way to talk about love." -Christina Wong, Chief Designer, Blanc de Chine
"It's about relationships, about family, how you interpret love. It's so easy to say, 'I love you', but what does it really mean?" -Vivianne Lau
"After watching this movie, I feel hopeful about mankind – there's love and care around us." -Doris Yiu
"This is a great film, it really touched the bottom of my heart! You must have spent a lot of time, effort & love on it, this is the magic of the film. Each one has his own right to live, love is unconditional! Any other ways to watch the film? I like to introduce to more people..." -Ringo Tang, Photographer
"The film is really good and inspired me a lot. I hugged, kissed and told this touching story to my doggie last night." -Cherry Chan, Assistant Marketing Officer, Bossini
Really hits you right in the heart "The human animal bond is very precious and your film showed the strength of this bond and a mixture of feelings that exist in hong kong. Whether you agree or not a very thought provoking film……." -Dr Jane Gray, SPCA
"I am really touched, by all these people in the film who shared insights into the relationship between dog and owner, so often misunderstood, ignored, neglected, or forgotten by many (including dog owners like myself!) who need to be reminded to treat their dogs like human friends. i haven't cried so much at a film for a long time! I miss my dog tin tin very much, and I wish I had seen this film earlier and had spent more time with him when he was alive." -Lina Kao
"Very straightforward. Really hits you right in the heart."-Dr. Joe, Veterinarian
Winnie," 動物醫生"創辦人
Winnie, founder, Dr. Pet,
Darling Patsy accompanied Winnie during her formative years, comforted her when she was down, and inspired her to start writing. Patsy transformed Winnie's life.
無家可歸者+他的狗,在一起超過10年 無家可歸者的家?
Homeless + his dog, over 10 years together
A homeless's home. How can a homeless have a home?
Christine + Momo, 在一起17年 和MoMo一見鍾情,一生一世。 Christine + Momo, 17 years together
With Momo, it's love at first sight and love forever and ever…
黃貫中 + Bach, 在一起17年 "唔通餵魚都要咁剛咩?"
Paul + Bach, 17 years together
Tough guy, soft heart.
*Okka, Anna, Dr. Joe 和 Buena* Buena被人虐待後遺棄在溪邊的時候,一定不會想到她生命中的三個天使即將出現。在最深的井底,也要相信,抬頭就可以看到滿天星光。
Okka, Anna, Dr. Joe and Buena
Darling Buena was tortured and left dying in a creek. Then, her three angels appeared.
Sally, Hong Kong Dog Rescue創辦人 每年安置300條狗。全天候無休救援狗。大智慧無私女超人。
Sally, founder, Hong Kong Dog Rescue. She homes 300 dogs a year.A superwoman with a big heart and wisdom. She rescues dogs 24/7.
May,私人狗場狗主。收養了100條狗,70只貓 為了照顧這些無人認養的狗和貓,她每天攀爬200多級的階梯,風雨無阻。
May, owner, private dog shelter.
100 dogs and 70 cats, and counting.Another superwoman who climbs 200+ steps every day for her dogs and cats, even when it's raining cats and dogs.
Sally and Ching Ching, 失而復得。 "人在愛中,總是害怕失去。唯一的解決辦法只有愛得更多,狠狠去愛吧!"
Sally and Ching Ching, lost and found.
A wise lady who's hilarious and out of this world.
Sally's immortalized words: "When you love, and you fear the loss, the solution is to love more, go that step deeper."
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According to the glorious trickle of political gossip coming from Mark Halperin and John Heilemann's forthcoming Double Down: Game Change 2012, it's still complicated between the president and his predecessor.
Obama on Clinton, with a grimace, after a round of golf in which the two did not complete eighteen holes: "I like him ... in doses."
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lvllbys inside I hope your right, but what you say are first hand accounts and not heresay is not correct. Unless there is actual physical evidence or someone can say the saw it happening to you, its heresay. I think the best example of this a wise friend of mine had, if you remember back when Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton had their fling. He couldn't deny the sex between them because she had the DNA on her dress. That is the only reason still today that people can't say they don't believe it happened, she could prove it. Regardless of my own personal feelings on the subject, without adequate evidence for all victims, I don't think you can convict Mr. Sandusky. It really pains me to say that but the one person who "saw" what happened is Mike McQuery and his statements are unreliable since they keep changing with each person he tells them too. I feel that deliberations will be quick and that a Not Guilty verdict will be handed down to Mr. Sandusky.
@thinkforonceinyourlife ~ never did I say that Harrisburg is spiraling out of control. I live in the City, I have all my life! As far as me being cautious for my child, that's my business and as a parent my job! As far as the City in "total disarray", ummmm what part of the city do you not feel is in total disarray? The mayor can't do her job, city counsel can't get anything done, our roads are sinking and falling apart, there are homeless people out the wa-zoo, the crime problem is completely out of hand (so much that the police can't even handle things), what part of the city do you not feel is in disarray? I don't accept the "spoon fed" garbage of the media, I actually attend events and have my own opinion and point of view. I'm sorry that you think I "live back in the cave days" but again as I've said, its my choice whether I want to come into that part of town and I choose that because of the current state of that area, thats someplace I don't need to be, and its someplace I don't need my 4 year old to be.
FYI I don't watch much TV. I've lived in the City my whole life (when I was in the under 21 crowd) I used to frequent the bars and clubs downtown. At least then it seemed a little safer than it is now. As far as you saying put down the remote and back away from the tv, I don't watch much tv (I read) and yes tv does rot your brain, that point we can agree on. Hey if you chose to go down to RR and enjoy yourself, I say go ahead, have a ball. I'm just chosing not to take my child down there to that area when I don't feel its safe to be there.
Not trying to be rude or obnoxious here, but I don't feel that the school needs to have a club geered toward gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender groups. My opinion isn't based on their lifestyle, but more towards their safety. You see "gaybashing" and sorts done to older people. What if you have a person or persons in the school and they have a severe hatred towards this group of people, if anything by making the said club available you are not only fueling hate, but you are putting children who are exploring their sexuality in this club and making them a target. I don't feel that the academic area is for these children to talk or explore their sexuality in a group setting. I'm not opposed to them exploring their lifestyle outside of school (and preferably in another venue) and if they need to speak with someone or have someone mediate their group, that's fine, I just don't think its acceptable in regards to safety.
To be honest with you I fall into that middle-class 5-10 group, but you wouldn't catch me taking my son down to RR to eat at any place. Its not so much that the restaurants aren't good or that they are over priced, its more so I'm not subject my son's life to that of heartless criminals just stalking the streets down there. Until the crime problem comes down in the city, they are going to lose more and more business to 2nd Street.
It is amazing to me how unbelievably ignorant people are about facts, evidence and innocence these days! I love all the blame getting assessed for a man who isn't even on trial!
I 100% agree with you! Everyone wants Joe to have done more and have reported more when all he had was hearsay (from the guy who is probably now going to take his job)...hmmmmm. If anyone should have went to the authorities it was McQuerry. If anyone should have gone above and beyond it was him.
If that was my kid it wouldn't have taken 3+ years or more to start proceedings. I would've been the squeakiest wheel you've ever heard. Lots of lawyers trying to make a good name for themselves would've taken this case at Pro Bono and probably even some well named guys would've done it too for nothing. There is no excuse that it took this long to get this all together. In the three years that they were doing their so called "investigations" how many more children did the authorities endanger? Come on ask the real questions here!
I think it is very easy for all of us to say what we would've done in his shoes. That we all would've acted the way our criticizers feel to deem "appropriate". That we all would've made the "right" decision in other people's eyes, but nevermind what I as a person thinks or how I hold myself accountable for my actions. We do not know what circumstances were going on around Joe, we do not know if he was ever told by "higher ups",that the incident was taken care of, or that reprimands had occurred. How do we know he wasn't given information to pacify him, so that no further questions or thoughts would continue on his part. Or that a "hush clause" wasn't put into effect. We don't! Yet there are others so quick on here to hang him out to dry. Assess blame on a man who in his own mind, thought he was doing the right thing and as far as we know "for sure" he hasn't been proven of anything less. As far as his "guilty" feelings. Wouldn't you feel some sort of guilt or responsibility if you possibly were lied to by people that you trusted? And because of that deceit an especially heinous crime was committed on young unsuspecting boys. We don't know where his feeling of guilt comes in or where it lies, but we are so rushed to assume that his guilt is because he knew all along what was going on. I guess in today's world it's much easier to assume guilt than protect what is so vitally important, our innocence. If you really look at the situation, you will find in facts alone, that Coach is only guilty of one thing in this drama, and that is for "one time" not going above and beyond what the "rules" say he should do. Besides I think there are many of us reading this today who are thinking man I wish I could go back and change that "one thing", or if I wouldn't have made a mistake that "one time" I could've made things better. No need to answer, we are all humans so I'm sure we all go through that. But because Coach is held in such regard we are assessing him as more, when really he's just a human man. I think my husband said it best earlier today "It is so convenient how people think he was so great, and a pillar of morals and discipline and has high expectations….. until now….. this one thing…. Where he "only" did the thing that was expected of him and "nothing" more….. "they" can't have it both ways…. Either you believe the 61 years of evidence of him with high expectations to the point he would sit players for "minor" NCAA infractions, even when it hurt him and the team….. or you believe he is this lazy, horrible person who was only to happy to cover up child molestation when it involved an assistant coach". You choose!
It is very unfortunate that someone had to lose a life here. I guess for me what makes it worse is, a member of his own family shot and killed him. I had heard that drugs were found and the scene but it wasn't determined whether this was a drug related shooting or not. If its found to be a drug related shooting wouldn't it be a shame that two family members have destroyed this family one by being the murderer and one by being the victim over something as stupid as drugs. Seriously when are people going to wake up. Drugs aren't worth killing and losing lives over!! Prayers to the family!
You know if they teachers lived on merit raises, would they ever get a pay increase? Seems the numbers aren't lying about the PSSA's. I always wonder....do the students just not give a rip when it comes to Standard Assessment Tests, or are the teachers really that horrible in the district?
Your comments are completely ridiculous! I live in the city and am not responsible for what the City or school board do in their meetings regarding funding and what not. I didn't vote for the current bunch of yahoo's on the school board or currently running the city. I don't have a child attending city schools. My child is only 2 and will be attending private school. I pay for daycare now, with no government assistance of any kind, and I wouldn't have it any other way! The problem is with the pre-K program is that sometimes that's used as a babysitter service more than a school. Its not a necessary program. However, Kindergarten is an essential program that without, will put kids behind when going into 1st grade. Why not make Kindergarten 1/2 day like most school districts do, and if parents need to put their kids in latchkey or something after school is over make it available at a cost.
Amen to that!
I really mean no disrespect when I say this to you hburg1130, but if you believe one word that Imam Rauf has to say you are seriously misled. That man is trying to bring attention to himself so that this mosque can be built close to Ground Zero. He wants people to "believe" that he is ok and that he's on these big "peace keeping" missions. When in reality what he is doing, is taking a National Tragedy and throwing salt right in our still open wound. I'm sure you had no one you knew who was affected by this heinous act on 9/11/01. I however had people who I worked with who were killed. I have no problem with them wanting to build a mosque. Build 10 of them. But Mr. Rauf the peace keeper is surely doing nothing of the sort with the plans to build this mosque in this location. That would be like putting a Ku Klux Klan meeting center right next to a church that serves mostly an African American Congregation. That is unacceptable, and so is this mosque's current location plan.
Oh great here we go....another battle of she said they said. Just what the City of Harrisburg needs. I think its really funny when you look at the events of the last year. Mayor Reed, was still the Mayor, Linda Thompson was on City Council and seemed to be the leader against Mayor Reed. Then comes the November 2009 Election. Mayor Reed was ousted in the primary election to Ms. Thompson and she ran against Nevin Mindlin. Ms. Thompson won the mayoral election. To her it appeared that most Harrisburg citizens were happy. It looked like finally the Mayor and City Council were going to be able to work together. When all of a sudden, something happened. Mayor Thompson was on her own, and City Council had abandoned her and gone in their own direction (which happens to be the total opposite from which Mayor Thompson was leading them in). And now a year later Mayor Thompson is still battling City Council. Nothing is being done, the City is crumbling all around us. I am starting to think that no matter who the City elects as Mayor, them and City Council will never be able to work together.
Oh great here we go....another battle of she said they said. Just what the City of Harrisburg needs. I think its really funny when you look at the events of the last year. Mayor Reed, was still the Mayor, Linda Thompson was on City Council and seemed to be the leader against Mayor Reed. Then comes the November 2009 Election. Mayor Reed was ousted in the primary election to Ms. Thompson and she ran against Nevin Mindlin. Ms. Thompson won the mayoral election. To her it appeared that most Harrisburg citizens were happy. It looked like finally the Mayor and City Council were going to be able to work together. When all of a sudden, something happened. Mayor Thompson was on her own, and City Council had abandoned her and gone in their own direction (which happens to be the total opposite from which Mayor Thompson was leading them in). And now a year later Mayor Thompson is still battling City Council. Nothing is being done, the City is crumbling all around us. I am starting to think that no matter who the City elects as Mayor, them and City Council will never be able to work together.
No one's civil rights were violated. The police were in pursuit of a suspicious vehicle that was reported as stolen. They couldn't tell who was inside that car (what ethnicity the driver and passenger were). Let's stop making this situation about racism, and call it what it is.....criminal. They were being pursued but continued to drive erratically though the city streets with no regards to pedestrians or other vehicles. Their own actions caused their deadly outcome, especially when the Harrisburg Police Department discontinued their pursuit. I said it before and I'll say it again...if they didn't have something to hide in this situation, why did they continue to run away from the authorities!
realmotha4ya - while I understand what you are saying, and sympathize with the family who just lost a loved one (Clay) and the other family whose loved one is still fighting for his life, these actions of wrong doing have become all to familiar in our City. No matter what the circumstance were surrounding how "Clay" obtained the vehicle, and all the "if's" that seem to follow a situation like this. If "Clay" was not at fault of anything, then explain to me why he drove with excessive speed through the city streets (and 4th Street for that matter) where there are loads of row homes, kids (and yes some no good parents leave their kids out this late at night) and stop signs at almost every end of every block intersection? If he truly was of no fault here why didn't he just pull the car over and talk to the police (and I don't want to hear oh because it was the Harrisburg Police Department, they are here to Protect and Serve remember)? But by excessively speeding away he has given the police and everyone else who is posting on here the opportunity to point fingers at him as being in the wrong and cast out accusations whether true or not, about his guilt.
I think people lately are sadly mistaken and your comment (shimself2) also falls into that category. For most people who read this, this is going to be a shock to them, but God doesn't cause accidents and God doesn't cause sickness either. In everything that God gets blamed for, their is also an ENEMY who seems to get away from blame. He (the Enemy) is who causes these things. My evidence for proof is the two ladies that were tragically killed on Route 283 on April 23, 2010. One was a woman's Assembly of God leader from Texas who was coming to this area to speak about Home of Hope (getting girls in other countries out of sex trafficing). The other was a Pastor's wife. Both women strong in the Lord. I think the Devil looked at this like a 2 for 1 special and took both of the ladies out. They were both strong in their faith and their convictions. I think these 3 children had a wonderful spirit and the Enemy knew it, he is who took them out not God!
I was out at the Giant last night and I have to say this was really funny. It was freezing cold outside and I was watching the guys at Sonic. There were two young men, holding trays, with drinks and what looked like food on them, they were wearing rollerskates and skating around the building....it was so cute! My husband and I chuckled about it and said, man they must be getting ready to open up soon.....little did either of us know they were opening today. I'm so happy that we now have a Sonic in the Harrisburg Area. When driving down south they are my favorite fast-food chain to eat at. I just hope with them opening up here the food is just as good!


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The Wildcats tip off America East play with a pair of trips to the Empire State, facing Albany (Jan. 4) and Binghamton (Jan. 9). In between the two matchups, New Hampshire makes a pit stop back in Durham to take on Boston University (Jan. 6), who has reached the postseason in each of the last two seasons, at Lundholm Gymnasium.
New Hampshire follows up with a three-game homestand, starting with Hartford (Jan. 12), who last year received it's first-ever at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. After hosting the Hawks, the 'Cats will take on Stony Brook (Jan. 15) and defending conference champion Vermont (Jan. 17).
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If I've posted this in the wrong place (or site for that matter), I'd be very grateful to anyone who can act as an internet satnav and show me the right place to be :)
I'm really not sure if this is the right place to post this question but here goes nothing...
I've recently updated to 2.8 (for Windows) and what I do a lot of is:
File - Open
File - Export
Export - Replace
Quality = 30 (or another value depending on my needs) - Export
(Does that make sense?)
I do this with photos (that various peoples' cameras have decided need to be anywhere between 3 and 7 megabytes big each) I want to use for online auction sites (I've got thousands of photos of comics, PC games, and other random stuff) and family photos and it takes so long to open each file up individually (or in sets of 5 or whatever) and carry out the above commands for each one that it's got to the point where I could really do with a plug-in or some basic instruction (if I've missed something really obvious!) that will allow me to do these same commands for every file in a folder.
So to summarize: I need a batch command plug-in (or instructions suitable for a 5 year old) that will allow me to do the commands listed above.
If anyone can offer any advice (or a link to the relevant plug-in, again, if I'm so stupid as to have missed it), I would be extremely grateful.
Many thanks, in advance.
I'd suggest not using gimp. There are many windows tools to do such batch image processing. A good free one is http://www.faststone.org/FSResizerDetail.htm
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Use GIMP.
WARNING! Script replaces the original files (back them up if you need the originals).
Use a .BAT based on ImageMagick: www.imagemagick.org (they have a nice help forum there, too).
You can completely automate your process: resize/watermark/thumbnail


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A VIOLENT, abusive 12-year-old has become the town's youngest ever person to be slapped with an ASBO.
The Bewbush boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was told by District Judge Roger Ede how he will be subject to a three-year ASBO (antisocial behaviour order), which among other things prevents him from entering Dorsten Square and requires him to be at home in the evenings.
Shockingly, the News was banned from naming the boy, even though revealing his identity would help the public inform the police if he breaches his ASBO.
Sitting at Crawley Magistrates Court on Monday, District Judge Ede said he needed to be mindful of the child's welfare as well as the public, and feared the boy would view publicity as "name and fame" rather than name and shame.
Last week, the News revealed how the boy was set to be hit with the ASBO, after an initial court hearing on January 19.
On Monday, Judge Ede said: "His behaviour is very concerning at such a young age.
"One statement from a shopkeeper says he would go into the shop and throw things about, he's shouting and swearing, pushing people off bikes, getting people to buy him alcohol.
"The shopkeeper has said it's affecting his business and his health; he's outside with a can of alcohol in his hand swearing at people and telling people he will beat them up if they grass him."
Judge Ede added: "Residents are frightened of going out in the evening. People have had enough of his behaviour and they shouldn't have to put up with it."
The child, who was recently convicted of attempted robbery when he was just 11, has run riot around Bewbush for the last two years causing police to seek an ASBO before he was 12.
The court heard how on one evening when he was picked up by the authorities he told them he had taken seven lines of cocaine, "smoked a few spliffs", taken an ecstasy pill and guzzled lager that night.
Jane Penny, defending, said: "I think from the family's position, his mother welcomes the support that will be given from the youth offending team which will supplement her authority.
"A lot of his difficulties is in relation to the association with older boys and being provided with substances from them."
Judge Ede added: "I find the way he's behaving at his age quite shocking."
Police were thrilled with Monday's result and say it's a step closer to cracking down on antisocial behaviour in the town.
Sergeant Darren Taylor said: "This antisocial behaviour order came about because people were brave and informed us and gave statements.
"Getting this ASBO today has shown that we are taking on board what residents are saying and doing everything we can to stop this kind of behaviour."
THE TOWN'S youngest ever ASBO boy faces court and possibly detention if he:
Enters Dorsten Square, Dorsten Square car park and access roads and footpaths leading into the square.
Has or drinks alcohol in any public place in West Sussex.
is caught under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances in a public place in West Sussex.
Is caught in possession of any drugs anywhere in West Sussex.
Caught associating with various youths in Bewbush (unless taking part in activities organised by the youth offending team.
Spits or uses threatening, insulting or abusive words or behaviour
If he is outside his home address (or his fathers when visiting) between 8pm and 6am until January 26, 2011, or between 9pm and 6am between January 26, 2011 and January 26, 2012, unless accompanied by his mother, father or the authorities.


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In the wake of his suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, Doug Barron tells Tim Rosaforte he intends to fight for his reputation, and his career
Second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying began at Deerwood CC in suburban Houston Wednesday morning, just as Doug Barron was on the highway, leaving town. The consummate journeyman pro was heading home to Memphis by way of a golf game in Arkansas, trying to regroup after losing his request for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed him to compete at Deerwood in the next step towards regaining his tour card.
Barron, as everyone knows by now, failed a drug test at the PGA Tour's St. Jude Memphis Classic earlier this year, and was subsequently suspended by the PGA Tour for one year -- the first player publicly identified to have failed such a test, and to have been penalized as a result. But as he sat down to dinner Tuesday night near The Woodlands, the unsuspecting 40-year-old who has bounced back and forth between the PGA and Nationwide tours since 1995, was his old self, alternately funny and introspective, whether it related to his body, or the tour -- which has, in his mind, made him a sacrifice to the International Olympic Committee that just sanctioned golf as an Olympic event.
Barron has been camped at a friend's house at The Woodlands, playing Adams Golf Pro Tour events, since his suspension was announced Nov. 2. "I'm very disappointed as far as not being able to play golf," he told GolfDigest.com after a round with his agent and attorney, Art Horne, in which he gave Horne three a side. "But I don't feel like my career is over now. This just makes it more difficult."
Difficult has been the story of Barron's life. He is saddled with several physical and chemical issues that require him to take medications that do not fall within the parameters of the tour's drug laws. He describes his 165-pound body as "a miniature John Daly," and the joke on Memphis sports talk radio is that if Barron took performance-enhancing drugs, he didn't do a very good job of it.
The jibe stems from a popular YouTube clip which shows Barron removing his shirt to hit a shot from a creek bed during the 2006 Transitions Championship, and revealing a healthy pot belly spilling over the front of his pants. "I carry no muscle," Barron confessed. "I'm an embarrassment to look at."
Barron's positive drug test occurred in Memphis, his hometown, not far from Germantown High, where he went to school. What was deemed to be "performance-enhancing" drugs were -- Barron inists -- actually medications that allowed him to lead a normal life. He was diagnosed with a heart condition (mitral-valve prolapse) in 1987, has been treated for panic disorder, and has prescriptions for Beta-Blockers (to calm his heartbeat) and testosterone (to boost his energy). He and his supporters insist the medications he takes are to treat legitimate and serious health issues -- not to give him a competitive advantage. They question the fairness of the ruling and won't rule out further legal action against the tour.
"Doug's medication has zero to do with golf," said his wife, Leslie, an artist and mother of his two sons, John, 8, and Wiley, 3. "It has to do with health."
Bolstered by his faith, Barron is maintaining an upbeat attitude. "I'm not going to be a pessimist about the deal or roll over and feel sorry for myself," Barron said. "My family has strong values and I firmly believe I will be back on my feet sooner rather than later."
Like Leslie, Barron's pastor, Chris Conlee, has been a source of strength. "What I told him was every dream he still has is still possible, but just delayed," said Conlee, lead pastor at Highpoint Community Church in Memphis, and a close friend of Barron's since they were 10 years old. Conlee also knows the game: He played at the University of Memphis and caddied for Barron in the 1999 U.S. Open.
Conlee remembers Barron being "definitely cocky," as does Jimmy Johnston, the former tour player-turned-agent who grew up in Knoxville and was a junior golf rival of Barron's. "He was good, very competitive," said Johnston, adding, "I don't know what you would call it, but he was a little bit of a loose cannon. I was, too. But he had issues, you could tell."
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Transylvania County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday in the large county courtroom. Agenda: Presentation and recognition; appointments; follow up with planning board; request from the Board of Elections; request from Rosman Little League; resolution, continuation of criminal justice partnership program funding; resolution recognizing the Tennessee Valley Authority's 75th anniversary; discussion regarding US 64 as a truck route; manager's report; public comment; commissioners comments.
Henderson County Board of Social Services will meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Social Services Board Room of the Human Services Building, 1200 Spartanburg Hwy. Agenda: Mailed reports; approval of 2008-2009 budget.
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why are food scenes important to the film industry?
Motion Pictures, etc. are not made because of food "scenes." I have worked in the industry all my life, and your question makes no sense! What are you asking?
Motion Pictures, etc. are not made because of food "scenes." I have worked in the industry all my life, and your question makes no sense! What are you asking?
I don't understand your question. Food scenes are not important to the "Film Industry." Films & Boxoffice carry some weight in the film industry, & are discussed, met with the powers that be. Don't understand your question.
I joined this site several years ago. From what I can piece together is that it is a personal blog focusing on NY & Chicago, with a chat on the side. There are may discussion boards out there, but this is not one of them. I would leave the spam etc. to the blogger's jurisdiction to address same. Upper case screaming & demanding an answer just drags the site down. Click around the site, check out your account info, and make changes as you wish.
I am not a technical person, & can imagine it takes a village to put a site together. Yelling & screaming/meltdowns are not appropriate. If you don't like what see, start your own site.
If I felt ambitious, I would use about 1 pound and make...
Kreplach - a meat dumpling that is served in soup, or or fried and served with sauteed onions
Meat Knishes - ground beef with sauteed onions, encased in mashed potatoes, & fried in oil.
Stuffed cabbage
Lots of ways to go wirh ground beef.
Beef & Mushroom Ragout over Paparadelle
Armenian Kebabs
Meatballs & spaghetti :)
There are certain brand names that I stick with & won't compare prices, i.e. I will only buy Knudsen cottage cheese & sour cream. When I pick up a product, it's to read the nutritional label, not for the price. Large chain markets, imo, overcharge for sundries & paper products. I used to go to 99 cent stores for same items, bread & bagels; but not worth my time, effort & gas. There are folks that are great at clipping coupons, but I'm not one of them - can't be bothered. I pretty much just buy what I want. Saves time & headaches & gas. Fortunately, we have great Produce, but wouldn't mind checking out the Farmers' Markets.
Check out Frommer's
Ahhhh, Brooklyn New Yawk. Makes me a little homesick. I would head over to Nathan's in Coney Island, and take a walk on the Boardwalk. Is your 9-month-old able to sit in a highchair? If so, I'd check out restaurants that provide highchairs. If not, I don't know how one would manage to eat out & juggle a baby in another hand, I would arrange for a babysitter.
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Not a big fan of jarred sauces, and have not tried cooking sauces. Can't imagine adding it to beef. Personally, I would make my own creation, particularly when it's 40% sodium.
An interesting/unusual "take" on pizza that I came across is a tomato basil Crostada. Lots of room to play around with toppings/fillings of choice.
Also, look up fish Piccata
Easy Baked Fish Vera Cruz
I'm a big fan of salmon w asparagus & black rice. Here's a simple take w/ bok choy.
Gingered Salmon with Black Rice & Bok Choy
Chilled asparagus and cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is another veggie way to go.
I guess I'm pretty traditional & boring lol I've been getting into a healthier(?) flatbread pizza w/ various toppings, i.e. artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, slivers of red onion & shredded mozzarella. Whatever your veggie fancy. Goat cheese might be interesting. Here's the general idea:
NEAT-O! Seriously?
The different colored carrots would also shine topped with pea tendrils, watercress or arugula. i.e.
Oops. Wanted to add... mashed potato & carrot whip. Cook & mash the potatoes & carrots separately. Add cream & butter, S&P to the potatoes. Swirl the cooked mashed/pureed carrots into the mashed potatoes.
Roasted w/ honey and serve topped with orange segments & dill, i.e.
Unless you can reheat it at the destination, I would go with a cold pasta or potato salad.
Tope them with caviar or a whole cooked shrimp.
Avocado Combine cooked yolks, avocado, lime juice, hot sauce and mayo.
Pesto - topped w/ toasted pine nuts & fresh basil.
Green Beans with Frizzled Shallots
Asparagus & Tomato Salad
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Fingerling Potatoes w/ Dijon vinaigrette Dressing
I liked the recipe when I saw it on BHG (BLT Salad w/ Buttermilk Dressing):
As I did the orrechiette with tuna & peas (Sweet Pea Tuna Salad) from Real Simple:
Was hoping for something more "original" here on Serious Eats.
It's almost summer year 'round in so california. I only eat the yoks, but I like pesto deviled eggs topped with pine nuts, and avocado deviled eggs.
One more try... Lemon Upside-down cake:
I posted a link to lemon upside-down cake (you can use oranges instead), from the L.A. Times, but it didn't post. Try a search under same.
Fruit salad
Go Asian -- Orange chicken, Chinese chicken salad.
It's just around the corner. What are you cooking up - your favorites? Admittedly, Mexican cuisine is not one of my favorites. Inspire me.
Any interesting dressing ideas for this Melon & Mozzarella Salad? (The Lemon-Poppy Seed dressing sounds bland. Want something with more of a kick.)
I picked up some fresh ravioletti stuffed with 3 cheeses. (They are tiny squares of ravioli about 1/2"-3/4" in size). I don't want to drown them in a heavy sauce. Any creative ideas?
I'm not a beer drinker - never cared for the taste as a libation. Since the rule of thumb is, cook with the alcohol you like to drink, I coud use your help. I have a few dishes that call for beer, and not sure what to buy - i.e. carbonnade calls for Belgium beer, & a few recipes calling for Mexican beer. Any tips or suggestions on what (brand) to use/buy?
I've never used it, but want to give it a try (in the recipe below). I did some poking around on the web & read it is edible, but one brand noted not to let it touch your fingers. Doesn't make sense. Has anyone tried it? Any tips?
Glitterrazzi Popcorn
12 cups popped Blast O Butter Microwave Popcorn
1 cup salted mixed nuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 package (12 oz.) white vanilla flavored baking chips
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Edible gold powder (optional)
Pop popcorn according to package directions. Open bag carefully and pour into large bowl; discard unpopped kernels.
Add nuts and cranberries to bowl with popcorn; stir well.
In microwave oven or double boiler melt chips according to package directions.Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated. Spread onto large rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with cinnamon, stirring to distribute evenly. Cool completely. Sprinkle with gold powder if desired. Store tightly covered.
Serve in martini glasses.
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Hope this is in the correct place. Is it possible to edit or delete a post? If not, it would be helpful to have this option/feature.
Recently I stumbled upon an article re Finger Lime: The Caviar of Citrus. I've never heard of them before. Thought they sounded interesting, & might have great potential for a dish. The links to the article & pic is below.)
Have you ever tried them or seen them in your local market. How would you describe the taste? The article is old, so wondered when they might be in season. What creative dishes would you whip up with these little gems?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/farmers_market/ (Scroll down to see the pic)
What are some of your favorite go-to recipes, meals, dishes when it's too hot to cook?
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I have been developing an algorithm which reads and imports 2 different images (.jpg files) and undertakes calculations to output and write a third different image file.
At first when reading in the images I just used double() and then I started to using rgb2gray and finally it seemed to work when using im2double instead of just double.
Why do I need to use this code:
object = mmreader('train.mpg') frame1=read(object,1) frame1=rgb2gray(thisframe) frame1=im2double(thisframe)
Is this even correct what I have finally used?? Please help!
Actually it worked after your call to read. Anything you do after that is just part of your algorithm, like throwing away the color info or changing from integer to floating point or whatever you do after that. Anyway, why not use VideoReader, which is the more modern way of reading videos?
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You define "frame1" three times, but you twice use "thisframe" without ever defining it.
object = mmreader('train.mpg'); frame1 = read(object,1); thisframe = rgb2gray(imdouble(frame1));
Well this might not be a great addition but you can avoid the third step.
object= mmreader('train.mpg'); %If you have R2011a then you can replace mmreader with VideoReader
frame1= rgb2gray(read(object,1));
thisFrame = im2double(frame1);
James, in the table of the Tips section I referred to, what is the valid data range for RGB data represented as double precision values?
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