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March 24, 2009
In the Electric Mist
Reviewer: Craig Phillips
Rating (out of 5): ***½
In the Electric Mist is based on one of my favorite modern mystery novels, James Lee Burke's "In the Electric Mist with the Confederate Dead," a whodunit with touches of southern Gothic ghost story. A few things are rearranged from the book -- one key murder happens later in the film, for instance -- but screenwriting team Jerzy and Mary Olson-Kromolowski (who wrote the somewhat similarly toned The Pledge) remain largely faithful to the story. Veteran French filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier (A Sunday in the Country, Round Midnight) is not as odd a choice as director as it might appear on the surface; after all, arguably Tavernier's finest work is the fantastic Coup de Torchon, which transplanted a seedy Jim Thompson pulp novel into colonial Africa. Yet despite this pedigree the film never even saw a legitimate theatrical release here, instead getting dumped unceremoniously to DVD. While it is far from perfect, it is quite a bit more interesting than that fate implies.
Tommy Lee Jones is spot-on casting, though it would have been even more so had this film happened ten to fifteen years ago; the protagonist, Detective Dave Robicheaux is a bit younger in the book. As it's based on the sixth in the Robicheaux series, there's already quite a bit of backstory for his character, who made one previous appearance in a film, the not as successful Heaven's Prisoners with Alec Baldwin as the detective. Since the book is written, as many mysteries are, from first person point of view, from the detective's perspective, the challenges of any adaptation are how to recapture their insights without dragging it down. While voice-over is generally frowned upon in film, there's a longstanding tradition in mysteries, especially in classic noir, to include that device, and its use here doesn't seem out of place, even if it comes sporadically.
The story begins as all good mysteries do, with a dead body -- that of a young prostitute found in the swamp. This is then followed by the discovery of another body, a black man with chains around him, which is stumbled on by alcoholic actor Elrod Sykes (the always good Peter Saarsgard) who is in New Iberia Parish for a film production, a Civil War epic. It's the entangling of these two mysteries that form the spine of the story. With the help of a Latina FBI agent, Rosie Gomez, played by Justina Machado (ER, Six Feet Under), Robicheaux slowly connects the dots between these murders and a series of other deaths in the area. Elrod Sykes tells Dave he's seen Civil War ghosts in the swamp, and since he's also a drunkard the detective is a bit skeptical; and when Robicheaux himself later sees, and talks, to the spirits, too, the fact that he's been dosed with LSD puts his account into doubt as well. The spectral aspect is the strangest part of the film, pulling it out of the straightforward mystery and into the realm of the unreal or surreal, but it also makes it more interesting.
Electric Mist offers a fine cast of recognizable character actors along with plenty of locals added for background roles. John Goodman's presence seems almost expected -- need a sleazy, sweaty larger than life character? Call Goodman. Here he plays a former acquaintance of Robicheaux's, a one-time baseball star who now is a low-rent disreputable nightclub owner turned movie producer (among other things). Nor should Ned Beatty's presence be a surprise; but it's hard to argue with his casting, in a small but key role as a a private security man who is also an investor in the film, and a potential suspect. And in yet more on-the-nose casting, filmmaker/writer John Sayles plays, yes, a beleaguered director.
Meanwhile, Mary Steenburgen has a nice chemistry with Jones as his wife as does young Alana Locke as his adopted daughter Alafair (you only know she's adopted if you read the books), but their scenes together feel underdeveloped -- though I was pleased to see Alafair's pet raccoon given a small role. More memorable is singer Levon Helm, from The Band, quite a character himself in real life, playing the ghost of a Confederate General who has conversations with Robicheaux. Helm brings what could have been a silly role a great deal of authenticity, though one can't help but wonder how much better still it would've been with someone like Hal Holbrook holding sway.
Tavernier captures the moody, misty Louisiana atmosphere and has a low-key, slow pace that fits the energy of the sticky South. While some scenes peter out a bit, when there are pulses of action and violence these also pack more of an impact. In some ways it reminded me of 70s cinematic mysteries, films like (the also Southern-set) Night Moves with Gene Hackman, in which the investigator's own disheveled personal life and occasional arrogance -- and proclivity for violent outbursts -- get them in over their head.
The finale does feel rushed, with a very last moment/shot that is too hokey to believe, but forgivable as a momentary lapse. Electric Mist isn't wholly successful from start to finish but is far more provocative and intellectually engaging a film than many other more straightforward suspense films coming out to theaters, and deserves to be discovered on home video.
Then read Burke's novel to fill in the numerable gaps.
[As an interesting aside, I was pointed to the story of Tavernier's struggles in getting the film shot and distributed, down to even the challenges of getting Tommy Lee Jones to eat on film. While the article implies they couldn't do a dinner scene because of this, they must have worked something out because just seven minutes into the film, there's a dinner scene -- Robicheaux and his family, and Jones is even eating, or fake-eating, in it. But he does look a bit miserable about it.]
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Looks like the last detail was important after all, so Cisco did sue. Here's the formal complain, and here's Cisco's clarification: we're not after money we're after open communication with trademark infringement in hindsight.
Basically Cisco got no sign from Apple since just before Apple's iPhone announcement. My take is that the issues will be solved amicably as they are all big boys. However, I am not really sure that Apple's way of doing business in such a matter is an example of best practices. Also, for what is worth, Apple apparently owns already the iPhone trademark in Canada, UK and Australia.
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"We think this is silly," said Apple spokesman Steve Dowling of the tiff over trademarks. "There are already several companies using the name iPhone for voice over IP products." Read .
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i think Apple tried to protect themselves from the rumours that were about to spread if they were beginning their talks with Cisco sooner. the name iPhone means nothing really, in the end, in can be ApplePhone, or u Phone, or anything else. Now the product has been announced, they are ready for discussions.
it's all about marketing - wickedly smart! :)
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Best Android games: what you should be playing in 2015
Update: Racing games addedAuthored by: Scott Adam Gordon — 4 weeks ago
Here at AndroidPIT we've compiled a list of the best Android games to help you navigate the Play Store's myriad titles. Join us as we explore the various game genres and find all the best titles to install on your Android phone or tablet in 2015. Are you ready?
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New Android games this month
Every month we'll bring you scorching hot new games, plucked from the undiscovered depths of Play Store obscurity, so you always stay on the cutting edge of what's worth playing on your Android smartphone. Be the one to tell your friends what's worth playing right now.
Best Android racing games
Reckless Racing 3
Reckless Racing 3 is Micro Machines-style racer with an isometric view, allowing you to look down from above, which produces some fantastically frenetic contests.
Reckless racing 3 uses four on-screen controls for turning right and left, and driving forwards or in reverse. It might seem like a lot compared to other racers in which you just tilt the screen, but it handles perfectly.
That's not to say that it's easy to control — your car is perpetually slip-sliding around the track and it's a battle to keep it in place. It's this control setup that makes the experience, but thankfully the 3D graphics also look the part and the maps are highly realistic.
It's a throwback to the arcade-y racing games from the 90s (anybody old enough to remember Super Skidmarks?) and it's one of the best racers on Android.
Download Reckless Racing 3 from the Play Store here
Angry Birds Go!
Angry Birds Go! is a free-to-play racing game from Rovio, the team which brought us the original Angry Birds.
It looks like a cartoon with neatly cel-shaded graphics and plays something like Mario Kart. It features a number of different modes, such as avoiding obstacles, racing others, crashing through a predetermined number of items, and boss chases.
It feels like a playable version of Wacky Races. Cars can be upgraded, and new characters are unlocked as you progress, each with their own unique characteristics.
It's clear that the painterly visuals arrive from a highly talented team of artists, animations and backgrounds are consistently strong. The shallow learning-curve also makes it easy and fun to get to grips with, and once you get past the introductory levels you're in for an entertaining ride.Angry Birds Go!
Riptide GP2
Reminiscent of Nintendo classic Wave Race, Riptide GP2 is a futuristic jet ski racer. The career mode is fairly typical; you earn money depending on your race position which you use to buy simple vehicle upgrades.
What it lacks in originality, Riptide 2 makes up for with excellent 3D graphics and the controls are tight. Rotating your device even slightly translates accurately on-screen. It might be too sensitive for some, but the controls and sensitivity can both be customized to your liking.
To make races more interesting there are ramps placed around the map - successfully completing a trick on them grants you a boost. It presents a nice risk/reward scenario into the courses, as failing to land the trick properly will slow you down.
It's tough to get a three-star rating on every race, but the challenge is welcome in a game which handles as good as Riptide GP2 does. Check it out via the Play Store link below.Riptide GP2
Best Android fighting games
Marvel Contest of Champions
Featuring some of the greatest Marvel characters ever, Marvel Contest of Champions is the Android brawler you've been waiting for. Battle your way through a variety of stages as you level-up and unlock new characters in this epic quest.
It's Marvel Contest of Champions control-precision which makes this one of the best fighters out there. It feels incredibly fluid and responsive: simply swiping with your thumbs in different directions brings out a range of perfectly animated attacks, and there are no annoying on-screen controls to try and connect with.
You'll have to be running a pretty modern device to play it smoothly, but if you're itching to battle it out as some of your Marvel favorites, you need to check this out. It's free in the Play Store with in-app purchases.Marvel Contest of Champions
WWE Immortals
We've been playing WWE Immortals recently for an epic mix of fantasy and, well, almost reality, fusing the cast of Injustice: Gods Among Us with pro-wrestlers for some awesome silly fun. The graphics and animations are top-notch, and you can tag up to three characters for some thrilling three-on-three match-ups. Get ready to rumble.WWE Immortals
SOULCALIBUR (yes, all caps) is an arcade classic: the fact that so little has changed between its original release in 1998 and now speaks volumes about its mechanics.
It's a somewhat predictable fighter by today's standards, there aren't any surprises here in terms of gameplay, but its tried and tested formula provides some of the most enjoyable battles in the genre. You don't need to memorize a whole bunch of complicated button presses to unleash a combo in this fighter, anyone could have a decent, ahem, stab at playing it. Yet it maintains the nuance to allow experienced players to gain an edge in combat.
SOULCALIBUR features a variety of fighters, each with unique weapons and moves, but it disappointingly lacks multiplayer support, and it's one of the more expensive games (currently 13.99 USD) in the Play Store. Still, as a pure fighting experience on Android, it's one of the best.SOULCALIBUR
Best Android strategy games
Frozen Synapse
Frozen Synapse was an indie PC classic long-before it hit Android, and what a game it is. Frozen Synapse is a squad-based, turn-based, tactical shooter which sees you take control of a small assault team to take down an enemy team in a single player campaign, or other players in multiplayer.
Don't let the minimalist cyberpunk art deter you, Frozen Synapse brings a whole new dimension to turn-based strategy by having both turns occur simultaneously, leading to plenty of nervy encounters with complex decision-making and second-guessing. The multiplayer is some of the best you'll find anywhere, on any platform. For 2.99 USD at the Play Store, it's an absolute steal.Frozen Synapse
XCOM: Enemy Within
XCOM: Enemy Within is one of the best Android strategy games because it wasn't founded on free-to-play principles like many other popular strategy games from the Play Store. It was built to be enjoyed fully without any additional purchases.
This was an award-winning strategy title for PC long before it ever made its way to Android, so expect top-end graphics, but also a top-end Play Store price. We can assure you it is well worth the initial investment, though.XCOM®: Enemy Within
DomiNations might be fairly new on the Android scene but it has already amassed over a million downloads, and a high level of critical acclaim. Running somewhere between Clash of Clans and Civilization, DomiNations is a basebuilding game in which players take control of an entire nation "from the stone age to the space age" to explore, expand and conquer the world.
The level of strategy afforded by DomiNations is far beyond what is seen on most Android games. Should you spend money on building a stronger army, or plow it into researching a new technology at the library? DomiNations is filled with these minute-to-minute decisions which could chances of victory in your favor, as well as some sweeping battles to take part in. Free to Play and fresh, check it out in the Play Store.DomiNations
Best Android action games
Brothers in Arms 3
The guys at Gameloft know how to make games for Android. With Asphalt 8, Modern Combat 5 and N.O.V.A 3 under its belt, a few things are guaranteed: high-production value and a free-to-play price structure. Brothers in Arms 3 might represent the best action game Gameloft released to date - it's a realistic third-person shooter in which you guide your character, Sergeant Wright, through a series of WWII settings, upgrading his weapons and abilities along the way.
The lighting, textures and sound are all fantastic, combining to create a strong atmosphere, pulling you into the action. Occasionally, however, in-app purchases will drag you out, but this is the "price you pay" for freely downloadable title.Brothers in Arms® 3
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead: Season One and The Walking Dead: Season Two, are a different kind of Android action game. What they like in high-octane thrills they more than make up for with strong story and These disturbingly awesome point-and-click adventure games will keep you freaked out and entertained at the same time. Did we mention zombies?The Walking Dead: Season One The Walking Dead: Season Two
The World Ends With You
Originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2007, The World Ends With You made its way onto Android 7 years later in June 2014. Why was it brought out of the realms of relative obscurity and placed on the Play Store? Because it is fantastic.
Developed in part by the company responsible for Final Fantasy (Square Enix) this side-scrolling action game has elements of RPGs, rhythm games, card games and more. It also introduced a unique gameplay feature involving collectible pins in which wearing a certain pin in a certain district (the game is set in Tokyo) will give your character a certain buff, in accordance with the fashion in that area.
It's smashing game with an art style that still holds up after seven years; let's just hope the steep entry price (17.99 USD) doesn't turn people off.The World Ends With You
Best offline games
Our current favorite: Ridiculous Fishing is easily our favorite offline Android game. Mostly because it doesn't just stop at fishing for fish, but also blasting them with a whole arsenal of weaponry. No one ever said the fish had to get on your place in one piece, so bazookas are totally legitimate fishing tackle too. Cast away.Ridiculous Fishing
If you find yourself almost out of your data allowance or facing a long trip where you need to conserve battery life, offline games are a must-have in your games repertoire. Take a look at our roundup of the best Android offline games to keep on your phone for those ''no internet'' fun times.
Best Android puzzle games
Our current favorite: One of the best Android puzzle games of all time is Monument Valley, highlighted on the Google Play Store as one of the best of 2014 and sitting at the top of basically every ''must play'' list of last year. For painterly beauty, mind-bending architectural geometry (think MC Escher), and clever puzzles that only get more difficult, be sure to check it out.Monument Valley
If you're after some other great puzzle games for Android, there's plenty to choose from. They're great for your morning commute, waiting at the Dr's office, or when you get dragged along shopping by your girlfriend. Sometimes brainless fun, and other times more complicated than you would think, puzzle games are just as essential as your phone itself. Check our our other favorites.
Best Android endless runner games
Our current favorite: From our list of the best endless runner games, we've plucked out our all-time favorite: Subway Surfers. The game has you dodging objects for as long as you can as you step into the role of a graffiti artist who has got the fuzz hot on his heels. Along the way, you collect power ups and coins, fly in the air and even ride a hoverboard. The game has great controls, awesome graphics and gameplay that will have you coming back for more and more. Just don't get caught.Subway Surfers
Android endless runner games are one of the coolest genres around, because they are so simple to pick up and so hard to put down. Awesome titles like like Temple Run or JetPack Joyride are known by everybody, but we've delved deeper and plucked out some truly undiscovered gems for your playing enjoyment.
The best of the rest
- Best tower defense games
- Best HD Android games
- Best soccer game apps
- Best game cheat apps
- Best Match Three and Bubble Pop games
What do you think is the best Android game?
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Flip Flippin Link to comment
I highly recommend "Last Hope – Heroes Zombie TD" if you are a fan of tower defence games. Its free to play game that is definitely worth checking out.
Brice Caris Link to comment
only game missing is this adorable game Bird Drops
Dylan Young Link to comment
Thanks for the list! Please check out my casual adventure game Jungle Ball! (play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dhowellsden.jungleballlite)
Kayen Hovan Link to comment
Waw guys I love those games , please check my first android game , I hope u like it
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Hi Friends ,
Look at the latest android game Space Dodge made by a 14 year old boy Rahul .
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doodlleus Link to comment
Try "Back Off" by seekpi
its a local multiplayer game and the devs say that it will be cross platform when the apple version comes out.
its similar to johann sebastian joust on ps4 and there doesnt seem to be a limit on the number of people that can play at any one time. i had 6 in my house and had a right laugh. keep a good grip of your phone though!
Shaista Khan Link to comment
I am in search of some platform games similar to swordigo. Can you suggest me something of that sort.😀
George B. Miller Link to comment
Perfect Jump play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=froitsj.addicted.PerfectJump.apt
Gran Tino Link to comment
I have read your article and i made a video about android games
and if you don't mind i put your link in my video..
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Osamu Abe Link to comment
good to use
Thomas Croquette Link to comment
I have published a new game : DroidWorldGame, it's a strategy game based on geolocalization.
Just try it and enjoy !
Available for free in the play store:
Elaine Harris Link to comment
Awesome games! Thanks :)
Soft Glow Watch Face - Analog Link to comment
Android games gives life to your smartphone and provide you the best way to kill your time.
Raj Kumar Link to comment
You are absolutely right. Even we are killing our battery performance too
Harold Kane Link to comment
"Dominations" replica of the" Clash Of Clans" .. But why so "Dominations" in the Top Games? Why the Clash Of Clans in the Top games? "Clash Of Clans" Is The Best. Also here in the USA.
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Do you really want to read another best Android games list with Clash of Clans in it? ;)
Shahrukh Hassan Link to comment
How can a list of Android games be completed without mentioning 'Plants vs Zombies' ?? Its THE BEST tower-defense game ever. Endless fun. And its awesome sequel too.
Checkout Plants vs Zombies in play store.
Andi Juhandi Link to comment
I want to playing Domination on my Android Device, but it not suported for Asus Zenfone 5. I hope for update version already support for all of Asus Zenfone.


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Labor, Management At Odds On 'Card Check' Unionizing
Professor William B. Gould IV is quoted extensively by the Memphis Commercial Appeal in an article about the Employee Free Choice Act:
Bill Gould was at the beginning of his term as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. And what he witnessed then in the arena of pro sports, he says, looks more than a little like what he sees in the country's current debate over the so-called Employee Free Choice Act.
"There's an awful lot of rhetoric and propaganda from both sides," said Gould, now an emeritus professor of law at Stanford Law School, and who served as the NLRB chairman through 1998.
Gould prefers a longer and broader view of the issue. He says the National Labor Reform Act, initially adopted in 1935 as the Wagner Act, "has long been badly in need of reform to allow workers to select bargaining representatives and to negotiate collectively with employers, if they choose to do so.
"There are many reasons for labor's decline," Gould added, and it's down to 12.1 percent nationally, 7.3 percent in the private sector. "The law just happens to be one, and it's a subordinate factor."
...Backers of EFCA often argue that employers intentionally use delay tactics and do not bargain in good faith. Gould tends to agree, saying, "The system is broken because of delays, and justice delayed is justice denied."
But he opposes card check.
"In essence," he said, "the bill wants to substitute for employer intimidation with a union's peer pressure to sign cards."
Gould says there is also a history of delays coming because of the action -- or inaction -- of the NLRB itself.
"Cases go into a black hole because something in the case is sensitive to a particular board member and his or her chance for reappointment," Gould said.
Still, Gould said, "There are portions of the Employee Free Choice Act that make sense, such as increasing fines and damages for violations of the law by employers in organizing situations."
Gould also favors allowing unions access to company property for five to 10 days campaigning as part of "expedited elections."
He has trouble with what amounts to "automatic arbitration" if a contract is not reached after 90 days.
Ultimately, Gould wonders if either management or labor will triumph.
"A lot of these company lawyers fighting this thing are rubbing their hands gleefully," he said, "because if this thing goes through, there's going to be a lot of litigation."


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Kingston, R.I. - Junior guard Sarah Placek (Alexandria, Va.) poured in a career-high 23 points, and junior guard Shannon Bush (Doylestown, Pa.) added 10 points to lead Holy Cross to a thrilling 59-55 win over the University of Rhode Island on Tuesday night at the Ryan Center. Holy Cross gets back to the .500 mark (4-4 overall, 0-0 Patriot League) with the much-needed win, while Rhode Island falls to 2-5 (0-0 Atlantic 10).
Rhode Island started the game on an 11-3 run with just under 16:00 remaining in the first, but the Crusaders used an 8-1 run of their own to get within one (12-11) with 13:22 to play. Freshman forward Ashley McLaughlin (Andover, Mass.) managed a basket inside to tie the game at 23-all with 4:46 left in the half, and the Crusaders took their first lead of the game less than a minute later on two Bush free throws. But, senior guard Peta Kneen put the Rams back in front after a long ball at the 3:08 mark, and URI went into the half up, 31-25.
URI started the second on a 6-0 run, building a 12-point lead with under 17:00 to go. Holy Cross did not score its first hoop of the second stanza until the 16:34 mark, but thanks to seven-straight points by Placek, the Crusaders found themselves within five with under 14:00 to go. Jessica Conte's (New Canaan, Conn.) second three-ball of the night pulled the Crusaders within two (37-35), but the Rams mounted an 11 point lead (53-42) over the next 11 minutes.
Holy Cross fought its way back into the game and went on a 13-0 tear to take a 55-53 lead with 2:00 remaining in the game. During that 2:07 span, sophomore guard Brittany Keil (Sparta, N.J.) scored five straight points, and Placek added three free-throws before Bush banked a long three from the left wing to give the Crusaders the lead.
Rhode Island's Tanya Rhodes hit a jumper with 1:36 left to tie the game at 55-all, but the Crusaders held the Rams scoreless the rest of the way. Senior center Lisa Andrews (Concord, Mass.) made good on a rebound and putback with 1:08 left, and fellow senior Maggie Fontana (Barrington, Ill.) hit two key free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
Kneen led the Rams with 16 points, Rhodes added 14, and Safi Mojidi chipped in 13 for URI.
Andrews finished with eight points and six boards for the Crusaders, who also got six boards and five points from Keil.
Holy Cross is back on the road Thursday, December 9, when they travel to Siena for a 7:00 p.m. tip at the Alumni Recreation Center.


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there are oceans of words aged in prayer,against geometric lines, and cloudbeaten skies;credulous allure—slowly captivated in hearts fair—trees and flowers bloomed in grace upon one's eyes.
Likewise, in some future arena, could not another similar species exist?
I don't want to send anyone into a funk, but the earth will stop being inhabitable by humans in about half a billion years.
QuoteI don't want to send anyone into a funk, but the earth will stop being inhabitable by humans in about half a billion years. Now I'm just depressed.
How about a stone age society of ... cephalopods?Sure, we've been diving all over the place, for almost two centuries now but how much of the ocean floor have we explored? 0.1%? that seems way to large a number. 0.01% maybe? If that.So, intelligent cephalopods who used whale bones, shark teeth and walrus skins could have existed for millions of years and we'd be non the wiser. Now, I have looked in to the possibility to use thermal vents for smelting purposes. The hottest thermal vents are hot enough to melt lead, zinc and tin.How the cephalopods are supposed to get close enough to actually work these metals without becoming pickled calamari ... I have no idea. Nor do I know if any of these metals are even available to them. But just imagine ... metal working cephalopods! And the chances of us finding out about them would be next to zero.


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Physiologically acceptable mouthwash formulations containing sodium ricinoleate substantially free of haze and precipitation.
1. A sodium ricinoleate mouthwash composition substantially free of haze and precipitation comprising about:
______________________________________ 10 to 25% v/v alcohol 5 to 15% v/v sorbitol 0.5 to 2.5% w/v surfactant0.25 to 1% w/v sodium chloride0.05 to 0.2% w/v insoluble saccharin0.01 to .25% w/v flavoring 0.1 to 2% w/v sodium ricinoleate q.s. water______________________________________
and wherein the flavoring agent is selected from the group consisting of menthol, thymol, eucalyptol and anethol or mixtures thereof with peppermint oil.
2. A composition of claim 1 wherein the composition also contains about 0.001 to 0.1% w/v of an antioxidant for the sodium ricinoleate.
3. A composition of claim 2 wherein the antioxidant is selected from butylated hydroxytoluene and butylated hydroxyanisole.
4. A composition of claim 3 wherein the composition also contains about 0.001 to 0.1% w/v of a metal complexing agent.
5. A composition of claim 4 wherein the metal complexing agent is tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.
6. A composition of claim 5 comprising about
______________________________________10% v/v alcohol10% v/v sorbitol0.75% w/v surfactant0.5845% w/v sodium chloride0.10% w/v insoluble saccharin0.13% w/v menthol0.09% w/v peppermint oil0.0114% w/v tetrasodium ethylene- diaminetetraacetic acid0.0005% w/v butylated hydroxyanisole0.0525% w/v citric acid0.0001 to 0.001% w/v dye0.25 to 1.0% w/v sodium ricinoleateq.s. water______________________________________
7. The composition of claim 6 wherein the sodium ricinoleate is present in an amount of 1% w/v.
This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 738,584, filed Nov. 3, 1976, now abandoned.
This invention relates to improved oral compositions of sodium ricinoleate which are substantially free of haze and precipitation and yet are physiologically acceptable and effective as anti-plaque and calculus compositions and useful in the treatment of periodontal disease.
The use of sodium ricinoleate, the sodium salt of mixed fatty acids from castor oil, in the treatment of periodontal disease and as an effective anti-plaque and anti-calculus agent has long been recognized, such as, for example, as disclosed in Demers, D. G. et al., Journal of Periodontology, Vol. 38, pp 294-301, July-August 1967; Jones, H. E., British Journal of Dental Science, Vol. 70, pp 171-179, 1927 and Hartzell, T. B., Journal American Dental Association, XII, pp 1452-67, December 1925. In addition, in U.S. Pat. No. 1,633,336 a castor oil soap is disclosed as being useful in a dentifrice to render mouth bacteria harmless. The use of sodium ricinoleate in an oral preparation for use as a mouthwash or dental product is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 1,936,456 issued to the Wm. S. Merrell Company. Moreover, the Wm. S. Merrell Company marketed such as oral preparation in a toothpaste, powder and mouthwash form under the trademark DETOXOL. The active ingredient of said products was sodium ricinoleate, namely, sodium 12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate, known as Soricin, the major component of castor oil soap.
The marketing of such products has, however, not been entirely successful due at least in part to the instability and insolubility of sodium ricinoleate in the compositions which results in undesirable haze formation and precipitation. The solubility of sodium ricinoleate and its related fatty acid salts is limited by the pH of the aqueous system they are dissolved in. In water the solubility of sodium ricinoleate decreases with decrease in concentration because the pH is a direct function of fatty acid concentration. The un-ionized species at pH 8 or below in water, are essentially insoluble and therefore show instability. An aqueous solution of sodium ricinoleate at pH 7.9 forms a heavy haze precipitate and is milky white and completely opaque white at pH 7.0 and below.
Soluble salts of ricinoleate and its related salts can be used but they require a very high pH, pH 9-10, and/or solvent concentration to keep the hydrolyzed form in solution. However, both high pH and solvent concentration are unsuitable or undesirable for physiological application. Furthermore, sodium ricinoleate and the related materials are adversely affected by many things which are normally part of a pharmaceutical formulation such as heavy metal ions, cations, ionic salt effect, oxygen and oxidizing agents.
Moreover, in determining the effectiveness of a substance as a plaque inhibitor the contact angle becomes an important determining factor. The contact angle is a measure of the hydrophobicity of a treated surface determined by measuring the angle a sessile drop of water makes with the treated surface. The greater the angle the more hydrophobic the surface is. Sodium ricinoleate has a limited long term solubility in water at concentrations pharmaceutically acceptable at its upper range and clinically effective at the lower range. As a result, within the concentration range where sodium ricinoleate is effective, as demonstrated by contact angle on tooth or hydroxyapatite surface, a physically unacceptable haze or floc is formed in aqueous solution. Other solvents or additives can increase the solubility of sodium ricinoleate but such solutions tend to produce only minimal adsorbed layers of sodium ricinoleate on the tooth surface with low contact angles of reduced durability. For example, in solutions of sodium ricinoleate in alcohol, the contact angle decreases from 135� in water to less than 50� in alcohol. Likewise, although surfactants can increase the solubility of sodium ricinoleate in water, there is, however, a resultant severe reduction in the contact angle of the composition.
There is, therefore, a need for formulation of a special sodium ricinoleate composition that provides a concentration of sodium ricinoleate above the acceptable level in pure water without decrease in its anti-plaque and calculus activity, as exhibited by substantially no loss of or reduced durability of its contact angle or absorbed layer on the tooth surface and with sodium ricinoleate solubility and liquid clarity acceptable for a mouthwash type product.
The invention comprises sodium ricinoleate mouthwash compositions substantially free of haze and precipitation and wherein each of the components of these compositions is present in such a concentration that they collectively cause sodium ricinoleate to be solubilized and stabilized, without loss of contact angle or contact angle durability, and in which each of the components singularly has its own optimum effect on solubility and stability but of a kind much less than the collective combination. Such compositions are those of the following approximate formulation:
______________________________________ 10 to 25% v/v alcohol 5 to 15% v/v sorbitol 0.5 to 2.5% w/v surfactant0.25 to 1% w/v sodium chloride0.05 to 0.2% w/v insoluble saccharin0.01 to .25% w/v flavoring 0.1 to 2% w/v sodium ricinoleate q.s. water______________________________________
wherein the flavoring agent is selected from menthol, thymol, eucalyptol, and anethol and mixtures thereof with peppermint oil. A preferred range of sodium ricinoleate is 0.25 to 1% w/v.
Additionally, although not essential it is contemplated that other ingredients normally found in mouthwash compositions may be added to the compositions of this invention, such as, for example, antioxidants or stabilization agents, metal complexing agents, dyes or coloring agents and the like. These ingredients may be incorporated in the instant compositions in amounts which do not adversely affect the properties and characteristics of the compositions of this invention.
The optimum pH range for the sodium ricinoleate mouthwash compositions of this invention is between 7.3 and 7.8. However, to obtain a sodium ricinoleate mouthwash composition in said pH range without the formation of haze and a precipitate yet maintaining high contact angles of long duration has not heretofore been considered possible. It is only with the combination of components in the ranges specified hereinbefore that it has been possible to obtain such clear, stabilized sodium ricinoleate mouthwash compositions effective in inhibiting plaque and calculus. Compositions formulated according to this invention in the pH range of 7.3 to 7.8 remain stable and clear for six months at room temperature and at 37� C., and three months at 45� C. whereas prior art compositions were incapable of remaining clear and stable at such temperatures.
As stated previously, the combination of components forming the sodium ricinoleate mouthwash compositions of this invention and present in the prescribed ranges causes the sodium ricinoleate to be solubilized and stabilized and this without loss of contact angle or contact angle duration and the results of the combination are greater and different in kind than the combined effect of each component singularly. For example, whereas an aqueous composition of 0.5% w/v sodium ricinoleate has a contact angle of 135�, when alcohol is added in an amount of 10, 15 and 25% v/v, the contact angle drops to approximately 124�, 120� and 108�, respectively, and when all the water is replaced by alcohol the contact angle drops to approximately 50�. Yet, a composition of this invention containing 10 to 25% v/v alcohol has a contact angle of approximately 130� and also has improved clarity and stability. Likewise, surfactants, such as a Pluronic F-127, when added to aqueous solutions of sodium ricinoleate decrease the contact angle by about 10� to 15� yet no such decrease is evident in a composition of this invention.
Although insoluble saccharin and sodium saccharin are known in the art for mouthwash formulations, it has been discovered that only insoluble saccharin leads to a sodium ricinoleate mouthwash composition with the desirable improved properties of this invention. Likewise, although numerous flavoring agents have been used in mouthwash formulations heretofore, only menthol, thymol, eucalyptol and anethol or mixtures thereof with peppermint oil have been found to give the solubilization and stabilization results desired for a composition of this invention.
Organic surface-active agents used in the compositions of the present invention assist in achieving thorough and complete dispersion of the instant compositions throughout the oral cavity, and render the instant compositions more cosmetically acceptable. The organic surface active material may be anionic, nonionic ampholytic or cationic in nature. Suitably such detergents and water-soluble salts of higher fatty acid monoglyceride monosulfates, such as the sodium salt of the monosulfated monoglyceride of hydrogenated coconut oil fatty acids, higher alkyl sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, alkyl aryl sulfonates, such as sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, higher alkyl sulfoacetates, higher fatty acid ester of 1.2 dihydroxy propane sulfonates, and the substantially saturated higher aliphatic acyl amides of lower aliphatic amino carboxylic acid compounds, such as those having 12 to 16 carbons in the fatty acid, alkyl or acyl radicals, and the like. Examples of the last-mentioned amides are N-lauroyl sarcosine, and the sodium, potassium and ethanolamine salts of N-lauroyl, N-myristoyl, or N-palmitoyl sarcosinates, which should be substantially free from soap or similar higher fatty acid material which tends to substantially reduce the effect of these compounds.
Other suitable surface active materials include nonionic agents, such as, fatty acid partial esters of sorbitol anhydride (Span surfactants), polyoxyethylene sorbitol fatty acid esters (Tween surfactants), such as condensates of sorbitan monostearate with approximately 60 moles of ethylene oxide, condensates of ethylene oxide with propylene oxide condensates of propylene glycol (Pluronics surfactants) and cationic surface active germicides and antibacterial compounds such as di-isobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, benzyl dimethyl stearyl ammonium chloride, tertiary amines having one fatty alkyl group (of from 12 to 18 carbon atoms) and two (poly)oxyethylene groups attached to the nitrogen (typically containing a total of from about 2 to 50 ethenoxy groups per molecule) and salts thereof with acids, and compounds of the structure ##STR1## where R is a fatty alkyl group containing from about 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and x, y, and z total 3 or higher, as well as salts thereof with mineral or organic acids.
As indicated hereinbefore other ingredients normally found in mouthwash compositions may be incorporated in amounts not adversely affecting the properties and characteristics of the compositions of this invention. For example, antioxidants, of which butylated hydroxytoluene and butylated hydroxyanisole are exemplary, may be incorporated in amounts of from about 0.001 to 0.1% w/v. Metal complexing agents, of which tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid may be mentioned as exemplary, may be incorporated in amounts of from about 0.001 to 0.1% w/v. Dyes or coloring agents, such as, for example, FD & C Blue #1 dye, can be incorporated in amounts of from about 0.0001 to 0.001% w/v.
As an illustrative example of an especially preferred sodium ricinoleate mouthwash composition of this invention there may be mentioned the following composition:
__________________________________________________________________________alcohol 10% v/vsorbitol 10% v/vPluronic F-127 surfactant 0.75% w/vsodium chloride 0.5845% w/vinsoluble saccharin 0.10% w/vmenthol 0.13% w/vpeppermint oil 0.09% w/vtetrasodium ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid 0.0114% w/vbutylated hydroxyanisole 0.0005% w/vcitric acid, hydrous 0.0525% w/vFD & C Blue #1 0.0003% w/vsodium ricinoleate 0.25 to 2% w/vdistilled water q.s.__________________________________________________________________________
Such a mouthwash is formed by measuring out the appropriate volume of water into a suitable container equipped with a stirrer and dissolving therein the following ingredients in the given order: sodium chloride, sodium ricinoleate, insoluble saccharin, sorbitol, citic acid and tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.
In another suitable sized container there is measured out the alcohol and in this is dissolved, with stirring, the Pluronic surfactant, menthol, peppermint oil and butylated hydroxyanisole. Thereafter this solution is transferred to the container holding the first solution and mixed. The dye is added to a small volume of purified water and added to the mouthwash solution and the mouthwash composition is then brought up to its final volume with purified water and mixed for approximately 15 minutes.
Pluronic F-127 is an α-hydro-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxyethylene)poly(oxypropylene) (55-61 moles) polyoxyethylene block copolymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 9700 to 13,200, an average molecular weight of about 11,500, a melting point of 56� C. and a cloud point above 100� C. in 1 percent aqueous solution and approved as food additives -- Federal Register, Vol. 35, No. 185, pp 14769-70, Sept. 23, 1970.
It will be apparent that various modifications may be made in the examples which fall within the scope of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Stumbled onto your blog. So glad i did. You are so bright and fun! My dream day would be thrifting with you.
Your video presentation was fabulous. Keep up the good work.
All the best,
eddie i looked at your web site when i got home from pirro's hope your show went well in woodstock your site is great i saw that x-mas show with kathi lee u did now i know who u are if u come in again ask for me we can chat again it was fun
Congrats Eddie...I just bought top design for my ipad so I can watch your magic. still a major fan!
eddie,i've always admire you since top design. you're right, you're bigger than top design. love your works!
Eddie you are a gem ! So young. so bright and oh so much talent. LOVE LOVE LOVE the work you do. You are Fabulous!!!!!
All the best to you Diane
Love this video- such clever ideas! Plus some of this is on tv we don't get over here in the UK so I would never have seen it.Eddie -you need your own show !!!
You got my vote any way.
Have a great week, both of you.
Congratulations on your success Eddie! You have such personality, style and an amazing flair for design. I loved the flea market segment,so creative.
I'll be looking forward to your next project!
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I had fun helping you at Broad Street Antique Mall today. We all love your website.
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Eddie, love your reel. It's insane how awesome you are on camera plus the creative amazing ideas! You're perfect and should have your own show. Do it here - video blog!
Fab vid Eddie!
Your vibe is awesome. Keep calm and style on brother.
Love the video reel! So fabulous! xx
What an awesome reel! I love that place setting on Home Goes Strong (popping purple background.. go go go go!) Ha ha
You know I'm your personal cheerleader.
When will you be on the OWN Network? Or someone's You know I am always sending positive vibes your way for that lovey!
Eddie what a great video. I watched it and totally enjoyed seeing all of the different presentations. Loved seeing you in action. You are so talented, really. xxoo
Thank you for your share you know how to bring the best out in people.
What a fabulous "best of Eddie" that gives us a taste of all his many talents! Bravo!!!
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Fabulous video. Congratulations on the HGTV
Christmas special. You did a great job on Kathy Lee Gifford's home.
I hope to see your work in many magazine and TV specials to come.
It was great meeting you at Renninger's on our way out. Even though we found nothing this time, we will be back next year.
What a magical video presentation. It still only skims the surface of your true essence. There's so much more in store for those who are lucky enough [like me] to meet you in person!
Best Wishes for Continued Success!
This is so fabulous, Eddie and Jaithan! Such great clips! You know, I still can't get over that Halloween Special on HGTV. It was SO UNBELIEVABLE. Completely original and so creative. I would buy that episode on DVD if I could. :)
All the best in your continued success!!
all so, so fabulous! you are extremely talented and make it all look very effortless.
Love this video. You inspire me and I always look forward to seeing your next tip, table or project.
Great job! Excellent clips! You are superb.
This is a great video Eddie! Showcases your talents so well.
EXCELLENT video presentation Eddie!! Congrats to you on all your fine, fabulous and even frugal finds and success! You are a truly talented, gifted, an inspiring force to be reckoned with!
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The local attorney and arch-conservative activist is offering his services free of charge to the NAACP's Cincinnati chapter, where he is chair of legal redress. His duties include assisting the chapter's efforts at advancing the interests of the area's African-American residents.
At the same time, Finney continues his legal work for ex-State Rep. Tom Brinkman Jr. and their political group, the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST). His latest effort there is a lawsuit trying to overturn the Ohio law prohibiting former state lawmakers from lobbying in Columbus for one year after they leave office.
In the ongoing saga of Western & Southern vs. the Anna Louise Inn, there have been several court cases and zoning rulings, most of which have been appealed by one side or the other. Today it was the Cincinnati Zoning Board of Appeals' turn to rule on something that's already been ruled on, and it went in favor of the Anna Louise Inn.
The Board upheld a certificate of appropriateness for the Anna Louise Inn's planned renovation, which essentially also upholds the Historic Conservation Board's right to issue a conditional use permit — at least for now. Western & Southern is expected to appeal that permit, granted by the Conservation Board Aug. 27, before its 30-day window to do so expires.
Before this series of appeals can play out, the 1st District Court of Appeals will hear arguments in the Anna Louise Inn's appeal of Judge Norbert Nadel's May 27 ruling, which set in motion the Inn's attempts to secure zoning approval from the Historical Conservation Board in the first place.
(All of this could have been avoided if Western & Southern would have purchased the Anna Louise Inn when it had the chance. CityBeat previously reported the details of Western & Southern's failure to purchase the Inn and the company's subsequent attempts to force the Inn out of the neighborhood here.)
About 40 people attended today's hearing, including City Councilman Wendell Young, who said he supports the Anna Louise Inn but was not there to testify on its behalf.
By upholding the certificate of appropriateness, the ruling keeps alive a conditional use permit that could allow the Anna Louise Inn to move forward with a $13 million renovation of its historic building, once the expected appeals process plays out. (CityBeat covered the Aug. 27 Historical Conservation Board hearing here.)
The Board heard brief arguments from lawyers for both Western & Southern and Cincinnati Union Bethel and then entered executive session for about 15 minutes before ruling in favor of the Anna Louise Inn.
Western & Southern lawyer Francis Barrett, who is the brother of Western & Southern CEO John Barrett and a member of the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees, told CityBeat after the meeting that he disagreed with the board's finding because a designed expansion of the building's fifth floor has not yet had its use approved.
"With this case, the Historical Conservation Board is basically approving for the certificate of appropriateness the design of the building," Barrett said. "But the design included an expansion of the fifth floor, and until that use issue is resolved the code reads, in my opinion, you can't approve the design because the use hasn't been approved."
Barrett during the hearing read a written statement to the board arguing two main points: that the Historic Conservation Board didn't have the jurisdiction to grant the certificate of appropriateness; and even if it did, Barrett argued, the physical expansion planned makes it a non-conforming use which wouldn't qualify for the building permit.
Cincinnati Union Bethel attorney Tim Burke told the Board that the Anna Louise Inn is not seeking a permit for non-conforming use because it already received a conditional use permit from the Historic Conservation Board.
"Western & Southern is doing everything it can to block this renovation from happening," Burke told the Board.
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Inn to criminal activity in the neighborhood. Western & Southern has until next week to appeal that ruling.
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To celebrate its 90th anniversary, the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area is holding a fundraiser that will put the heat to some local politicians with the help of talk show host Jerry Springer. The league is hosting a political roast on Feb. 27. Targets of the evening's entertainment will be Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Patricia Clancy and former Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jim Tarbell, who is planning a campaign for the county commission.
The Requiem Project, a nonprofit organization formed in 2008 to oversee programming and raise money to renovate the century-old theater, says that's exactly where the University of Cincinnati has failed to fulfill the requirements of overseeing the property, and it is asking the Court of Common Pleas to remove UC from ownership of the building.
The Requiem Project yesterday filed an amendment to its lawsuit against UC and lessees of the property housing the Emery Theatre, arguing that UC and the organizations operating the building have systematically failed their charitable purpose by allowing the theater to fall into disrepair after non-use for so many years.
The suit asks the court to award the Requiem Project the lease under which another nonprofit, the Emery Center Corp. (ECC), is currently operating the theater via a series of subleases from UC. If UC is removed as owner, the building could be overseen by the city or another nonprofit organization and Requiem could sublease from it.
UC assumed control of the building in the 1970s but needed permission to renovate most of it into apartments because of the charitable trust's requirement that the building continue to serve the community. A 1999 court ruling allowed the development but required all profits to be used to renovate the Emery Theatre. Fourteen years later, the apartment operators say there are multiple mortgages on the property and no profits.
"The Court should remove UC as owner and trustee of the property, as UC has proved itself an unfit custodian," the complaint states.
The complaint includes photos of various rundown areas inside the theater with captions such as, "Closed-off bathrooms. UC's 'saving' The Emery" and "UC's standard of fiduciary 'care.'"
CityBeat covered the original lawsuit in August here.
The complaint accuses UC, ECC and Emery Center Apartments Limited Partnership (ECALP) — the for-profit company that oversees the building's apartments — of conspiring to breach a 2010 letter of intent that stated ECC would sublease the theater to Requiem on the same terms as ECC is currently operating the theater. Requiem says the binding letter of intent is still valid and gives its organizers the right to a long-term lease that will allow them to raise money while operating the theater.
The Requiem's cofounders, Tina Manchise and Tara Gordon, maintain in their lawsuit that the ECC and UC are purposely blocking the Requiem from moving forward with their original plan to incrementally update the 1,600-seat theater and allow programming to continue during the process.
After signing the letter of intent in 2010, the Requiem Project temporarily opened the Emery Theatre in 2011 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Mary Emery's dedication of the theater and to reintroduce the public to the long-overlooked resource — the theater was modeled after Carnegie Hall in New York City and is considered "acoustically pure." It was the home of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra from 1912-36 and has hosted the likes of Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Although UC owns the building, it subleases the building to ECALP, which subleases the Emery Theatre to ECC. When contacted by CityBeat in August, UC spokesperson Greg Hand declined to comment, only stating that UC doesn't have a relationship with the Requiem Project because its only relationship is with ECALP.
ECC informed Requiem in January that it would not renew its management agreement "for no cause," according to the lawsuit, and then asked Requiem to vacate the building in August.
The complaint also seeks damages related to money Requiem has invested in the theater and losses caused by the August eviction. It is schedule for trial in February.
A homeless man who was featured on the cover of CityBeatin September and talked about his life in makeshift camps under bridges and in vacant lots throughout the city has died.
William Floyd, known as "Baldy" to most people, died late Sunday night after a fire spread through a camp near Mehring Way and Sixth Street downtown. Baldy was 44 or 45, according to different records.
A man who was once homeless and relied on the Drop Inn Center in Over-the-Rhine for shelter will return there later this month to sign copies of his recently released autobiography.
Donald Whitehead Jr. will sign copies of his book, Most Unlikely to Succeed, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 29 at the shelter. The Drop Inn is located at 217 W. 12th St.


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The Lion's Den Preschool is a lab-type experience for students who are motivated, have demonstrated effective work habits in the Child Care course, and have an interest in a possible career related to working with children.
This experience involves students in the Day Care course planning lessons for the preschool children that include mini lessons, snacks, games, songs, stories and crafts based on weekly themes that are age appropriate.
Students are divided into groups of two or three to develop lesson plans, observe the children and create eye-catching bulletin boards in the preschool room.
The goal for each teacher is to help the children in the preschool program develop into learners who will be ready for kindergarten by the age of 5. The teachers help the children develop acceptable social skills and behaviors that will enable them to succeed in a school setting and have a positive sense of self.


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Posted by incredibly overrated on 09/18/2009
This place is soooooo overrated. The food is uninspiring, except the beet bruschetta. I keep going there, because it is close to home and believing I just need to order something new to be impressed, only to be disappointed again. I could handle the mediocrity of the food if it weren't so overpriced.
Posted by Amanda on 10/18/2008
I went with 3 other people and we all were tasting each other's food. I can honestly say that every bite I had that night was delicious. Our service was great. Friendly, engaging, and attentive. It was crowded but we got there early and didn't have to wait for a table. I can't wait to go back.
Posted by Anonymous on 11/07/2006
I've been going to Lula since I moved to the neighborhood about 4 years ago. The menu is inventive and the food is always well prepared. It has everything for everyone -- good cheap eats for those on a budget and more upscale meals for those looking for something more sophisicated. The knock on Lula has been (by some reviewers) that the service is not up to the food. I disagree - the service is casual and relaxed while being not cold or indifferent. It does get crowded, esp. on weekend brunches, but then what good place doesn't? I think the vibe of the place is great and go there as often as I can.You should, too!
Posted by prof on 09/10/2006
The food is really great...inventive, delicious, nice presentation. However, the staff is terse and unresponsive, almost icey. I wish I could say that it was an exception rather than a rule, but I've been many times. The atmosphere is crowded, casual funky and the crowd is diverse. The tables are really packed in there, which leads to my score for value. For the price, it's too crowded and frantic, and the service is much too poor. Which is a shame, because the food is extremely good and the place has a lot of potential.


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San Angelo Central tops Abilene High in 3-5A baseball opener
ABILENE —Too many mistakes and missed opportunities doomed the Abilene High Eagles in their District 3-5A baseball opener Tuesday against the San Angelo Central Bobcats.
Central took advantage of five AHS errors, scoring six unearned runs, and held on for an 8-5 victory at Blackburn Field. Abilene High failed to score after loading the bases with one out in the sixth before getting three runs out of a similar opportunity in the seventh only to have Central's Miles Gully wrap up a complete game with the tying run on deck.
"Any time you get one on the road, you'll definitely take it," Central coach Chad Krempin said. "We play pretty well at home, at least we have the last couple of years. So if we can get one on the road, we feel good about it.
"We really haven't played well the last 10 days or so. We played pretty good early, then we struggled and we struggled today. We've got to clear up some of that stuff. I don't think we're a bad ball team, but we've made a lot of mistakes lately. To win a game in district to start it off is good."
Abilene High coach Scottie Sanchez said it was easy to pinpoint the Eagles' problems. Now comes the task of fixing them.
"The mistakes were so glaring and so obvious that if we eliminate one or two of those, it's possibly a different outcome," he said. "What I did see was a team that didn't quit, that really played the last three innings well. Maybe that's the starting point for us. We know it's close.
"We know if we're going to be a team that's going to compete, that it's got to happen this week. We've got to start to turn the corner."
Central (8-5 overall, 1-0 district) scored two runs in the second and two in the fourth before breaking the game open with a four-run fifth. The Bobcats loaded the bases with no outs against AHS starter Luke Anderson (1-2). After an error extended the inning, Zach Lara delivered the big blow with a two-run double off reliever Paul Simmons.
Josh Huddleson and Chris Gomos, who had a triple, each went 2 for 3 to lead Central's 10-hit attack. Jordan Minjarez, Marshall Miller and Nick Barron each had a double for the Bobcats.
Phillip Mendez and Alex Wooliscroft both went 2 for 4 for the Eagles (3-10, 0-1).
Abilene High loaded the bases with a third-strike passed ball and two walks in the sixth, but Gully (2-2) got Mitchell Golden and Michael Gonzales looking to end the threat. In the seventh, three singles loaded the bases with Anthony Carriola getting a sacrifice fly and Jared Jacques following with a two-run double before Gully got Gibson Aguirre to ground out to end the game.
"We left the bases loaded two or three times," Sanchez said. "We had pressure on them in each and every inning and we didn't capitalize as we hoped we would.
"We're certainly not going to panic, but we're also aware that we've got some improvement to make."
Gully gave up five runs, all earned, on eight hits. He walked seven and struck out four, three in the final two innings.
"We've got another couple of guys who are pretty good and we thought about going to them," Krempin said. "It's just (Gully's) stuff. He's got a really good change-up and he keeps it away from those (right-handed batters). We were hoping he could get through there and he did. He found a way."
San Angelo Central 8, Abilene High 5
Central 020 240 0 — 8 10 1
Abilene High 001 010 3 — 5 7 5
Miles Gully and Logan Sawyer. Luke Anderson, Paul Simmons (5) and Gibson Aguirre. W — Gully (2-2). L — Anderson (1-2). 2B — Central: Jordan Minjarez, Marshall Miller, Nick Barron, Zach Lara; AHS: Jared Jacques. 3B — Central: Chris Gomos.
Records — San Angelo Central 8-5, 1-0; Abilene High 3-10, 0-1.
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Grows Roots Against The Odds
Part 2: Challenges and User Recommendations
Impact Continued
time has come for Adonix to expand even more internationally. Its
experience gained from European organizations, its large installed base,
and its recent product development strategy, present a good expansion
opportunity to become a significant player for midsize enterprises well
outside European stronghold.
although the international revenue has grown much faster than French revenue
lately, the most-active region has been Southern Europe (Spain and Portugal),
with an increasing success in the US market, which had initially been
slower to warm up to Adonix's solution, largely due to the number of incumbent
peer solutions that are already present. Nevertheless, for US companies
with small domestic and international operations, Adonix can prove to
be of interest, as it is already available in five languages (English,
French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish), and the sales and financial
product modules have localized features.
company has had a number of successful international implementations and
support for subsidiaries of larger enterprises outside France, which may
help it overcome some prospects' anxiety to deal with a relatively unknown
to most peer vendors, which started their ERP applications in the manufacturing
space, Adonix first established a strong presence and functionality in
the distribution/logistics field. Most current manufacturing-oriented
ERP product in the market contrarily still do not innately support automated
data collection, although the need to pass data to and from third-party
systems has long been present in the market. Having also mastered the
idiosyncrasies of French business requirements in distribution, administrative
and accounting procedures, the company has remained the local market leader,
despite strong competition and onslaught from international ERP vendors.
complement its initial solution, which focused mainly on finance/accounting
and distribution for the lower-end of the mid-market, Adonix has acquired
a number of companies during last few years. In 1998, it acquired the
software company GSI Transcomm, a US provider of distribution and
financial applications called TOLAS, which had offices both in
Pittsburgh and Tarrytown, the latter where Adonix has based its expert
staffers for the logistics functional areas (e.g., warehousing, transportation,
data collection, etc.).
Adonix started rewriting its solution in 1997 after the first major acquisition
(Prodstar, a French ERP vendor) acquisition and released the first
version of Adonix X3 in late 1999. Known as a product development company,
Adonix has recently kept on delivering within the X3 versions 1.3 and
1.34 the above-mentioned integrated CRM modules and native Web extensions
and. The ILOG's optimization and visualization components were
introduced back in the X3 Version 1.2 and can be used to build
capabilities for supporting interactive drag-and-drop scheduling, supply
chain synchronization, and finite capacity scheduling.
is Part Two of a two-part note on Adonix. Part One covered recent Adonix
announcements and their Market Impact.
X3, is an ERP product designed for mid-size companies, with a view towards
easy installation, use, maintenance and customization/personalization.
Its integrated manufacturing, distribution, CRM and accounting functionality
may be a good fit for a wide range of manufacturers and distributors,
as it fits configure-to-order (CTO), assemble-to-order (ATO), make-to-stock
(MTS) and batch process manufacturing environments. It particularly has
an impressive depth and breadth of distribution and order management functionality.
Particularly powerful is its advanced pricing functionality that allows
companies to create complex customized pricing formula based on a multiplicity
of categories (e.g., customer, region, territory, etc.). It is also a
workflow-based solution that enables enterprises to model business planning
issues through, e.g., a network of tasks, resources, and inventory buffers
on which strategies can be applied to optimize the interrelationships.
company plans to continue to improve and broaden the algorithms to address
more industry-specific problems. The product maintains its flexibility
via powerful parameterization capabilities the parameters are user-definable,
and can be linked to applications or workflows, and can be set at different
organizational levels. Another attractive feature that the product offers
is its native reporting and business intelligence (BI) capability, as
it has built-in support for data marts for financial and logistics analysis
by Executive Information System (EIS) module.
but not least, Adonix Xtend is the newly released comprehensive
storefront creating product, based on open architecture and wide choice
of HTML development languages, and with flexible and intuitive storefront
capabilities (e.g., catalos, shopping carts, document & forms management,
rich statistics, synchronous integration with X3, etc.) as well as administration
tools (security, full-text search capabilities, replication, workflow,
etc.). The early users at beta sites in France and the United States have
reported a great satisfaction and enthusiasm about the product.
Groupe Abel acquisition should provide Adonix with strong fixed asset
management functionality to supplant its own product, which has not been
known for its strength in the particular functional area. This could be
of interest to its current customer base. On the other hand, Groupe Abel
brings a sizable customer base of 2,500, mostly large organizations possibly
needing X3's functional modules beyond fixed asset management. Also, Adonix'
stronghold in France should be further bolstered with the access to the
lucrative local government market through Groupe Abel's subsidiary, LOAN
Solutions. Adonix' opportunity to increase its penetration of larger customers,
and Abel's opportunity to tap the Adonix' channel and products to expand
its territory and functional scope might be a sign of symbiotic relationship.
limited financial resources to adequately fund multiple key strategic
initiatives including brand marketing, undeveloped global channel and
brand recognition, and formidable competition within the market of Adonix'
future expansion focus (particularly the North American market) are the
challenges the company has yet to overcome.
company has another predicament to solve in the conglomeration of Adonix
legacy applications over 3,500 customers, many of whom need to upgrade
mainframe applications to newer architectures. Although one may expect
a substantial recurring revenue stream or a new license opportunity from
this large installed base from, e.g., former Prodstar product and
older versions of Adonix , and while Adonix is targeting these as well,
it is dubious whether the new X3 product can meet the demands of larger
corporations among this install base that continue to rely on the legacy
applications. The fact that Groupe Abel is publicly traded company while
Adonix remains private raises a question mark of how the two entities/cultures
will blend in the future. For the time being, Abel will be maintained
as a separate operating company with the existing management remaining
intact. The products are definitely likely to converge, but short-term
strategy will only be to align the sales strategy of both companies, increasing
thereby the pipeline of still outstanding integration efforts.
will have to walk on the tightrope of the obscure balance between functional
depth and ease of use, and its focus on mid-market might not fly with
these companies, where it will have to overcome the market perception
of a "small unknown ERP vendor". Incidentally, the company has to be careful
not to spread its development resources too thin trying to maintain its
multiple platform product configurations; on one hand, a multi-platform
support creates additional opportunity (and R&D liability), but, on the
other hand, the trend for the company's target market is towards the Microsoft
X3's functionality across the board, although broad (to include process
manufacturing as well) and well balanced, has not been recognized as a
differentiator in the market as the company does not exhibit much of a
vertical focus except for the consumer goods products (CPG) sector. To
that end, Adonix should develop templates, wizards and implementation
methodologies to further decrease the time and expense of implementation
projects, as well as to vertically incline its product offering.
the company must continue to augment a base of reference accounts from
the 500 companies that have purchased X3 so far. A couple dozen sites
in the US might still be insufficient to boost brand recognition and make
a serious go of the North American market. Internationalization requires
significant investment, and Adonix, with its limited R&D funding compared
to the bigger players it will likely compete against, still has a burden
of beefing up its indirect channel, possibly with some high-profile partnerships
to further back up the above-cited notable momentum.
target market, general multi-site and multi-national distribution and
manufacturing companies either independent businesses or large autonomous
units of global giants with $20 to $300 million-a-year revenue range and
up to 100 concurrent users per site, should consider the company's value
proposition, bearing in mind other competitive products. Adonix often
comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing,
and understanding of the local requirements in the distribution area.
Like enterprises in France or Southern Europe (especially Spain, Italy
and Portugal) should short-list X3. However, customers outside Adonix'
successful geographies may want to do their due diligence and check Adonix'
regional support before moving forward.
industries that would most likely benefit from using its products are
discrete and process industries with standard manufacturing and extensive
distribution requirements such as CPG, wholesale, retail, chemicals, industrial
& commercial machinery, electronic & electric supplies, furniture, rubber
& plastics, etc.
users of earlier Adonix product releases should position X3 and Xtend
central to their collaborative B2B and B2C e-Business strategies although
being informed about competitive products cannot hurt. They should also
question the company's future product development strategy, product migration
path (upgrade licensing arrangements and ongoing service & support, and/or
ramifications for not opting for X3). Non-Adonix users may as well benefit
from evaluating X3 and Xtend products for their collaborative needs.
Groupe Abel customers looking to expand well beyond its financial packages
into supply chain planning should place X3 on their short list. Conversely,
Adonix users with a need for a strong fixed assets management product
should consider Abel as a high-priority contender although questioning
the level of integration between the products goes without saying.
very detailed information about Adonix X3 is contained in the ERP
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Dec. 12, 2010
Lobo Women's Basketball -- At Oklahoma
Sunday: Oklahoma 63, Lobos 60
Up Next: Dec. 20, Lobos at UTEP
By Richard Stevens -- Senior Writer/GoLobos.com
NORMAN, Okla. -- It was a major upset tickling on the tips of the Lobos' fingers, but in a wild finish, it was the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners, who came up with the finish. The Sooners, with more than a bit of good fortune on their side at the end, scratched out a hard-fought 63-60 win Sunday afternoon in the Lloyd Noble Center.
"I don't like losing, but you can live with this kind of effort," said New Mexico coach Don Flanagan. "We walk away from the place with our heads held high."
The Lobos almost walked away with a win. The Lobos fought back from a 56-50 deficit in the final 3:30, grabbed the lead 58-56 on a 3-pointer by Caroline Durbin, and had their chances to pull the major upset in Norman.
Three huge sequences:
"One of the most important things for a coach to see is a team that will battle," said Flanagan, who saw his Lobos drop to 5-5 on the season. "I found some players who will do that. We're not happy with the results, but we're happy with the effort."
The Lobos were led in the scoring column by freshman Jasmine Patterson, who had a career-high 18 points. "She had a pretty good game with 18 points and guarding an All-American (Robinson)," said Flanagan. "This had to be a confidence builder for our kids.
"They (Sooners) are a nice, solid team with a lot of talent. We played good enough to win, but it's tough to beat someone as good as they are, as ranked as high as they are, on their own court."
Patterson was joined in double figures by Morgan Toben with 12 points, all coming on 3-pointers in the first half. UNM got seven points and seven boards from Amanda Best. Oklahoma was led by Robinson with 21 points, five boards and four assists. Hook burned UNM with that final drive and finished with 19 points, but she mostly damaged UNM from outside with five treys.
UNM shot 35.5 percent from the floor and Oklahoma shot 37.3 percent. The Sooners won the board battle, 44-36 with Joanna McFarland pulling down 13 boards.
Second Half: Oklahoma 27, Lobos 26
Oklahoma hit the first bucket of the second half to take a 38-34 lead. UNM then went on a Patterson-fueled 8-0 run to go up 42-38 -- UNM's biggest lead of the game to that point. The Sooners got a six-foot jumper by Lyndsey Cloman to end UNM's run. The Lobos were up 44-40 at the 15:04 break on a Kielpinski step back jumper.
The teams then exchanged 3-pointers with Best's long shot providing UNM a 47-43 lead at the 11:50 mark. The Sooner got a free shot and another Hook's trey to form a 47-47 tie.
Oklahoma continued its run. An intentional foul was called on UNM's Boettcher that ended up with Robinson knocking down two free throws for a 49-47 Sooner lead. Hook made UNM pay on the resulting Oklahoma possession with her fifth 3-pointer: 52-47. Flanagan called a timeout at the 9:08 mark. The Sooners were on a 9-0 run.
At the 7:59 break, that 52-47 score was still on the board. Best picked up her fourth foul going into that huddle. UNM was shooting 24 percent from the floor at that mark. Robinson drove and hit a 12-foot, pull-up jumper to give Oklahoma its biggest lead of the game, 54-47.
The Lobos hung in there, down 56-50, going into the 3:59 media break. Both teams had chances to move the gap in a favorable direction, but were hurt by missed shots and turnovers. The Sooners continued to be injured by mistakes. Oklahoma had back-to-back turnovers that turned into back-to-back buckets by Patterson. The second was a long trey that kissed off the backboard and fell in. The Lobos were down 56-55.
Robinson drove the baseline and turned it over again. Oklahoma played solid defense and forced Durbin to launch from long range to beat the shot clock -- swish, and UNM was up 58-56. Robinson drove, got fouled and hit one: 58-57.
Kielpinski got fouled chasing down a rebound and was at the line looking at a one-and-one with 1:09 to play and four seconds on the shot clock. The Sooners got a huge technical break here. The officials stuck their noses into a monitor and decided that UNM violated the shot clock prior to Kielpinski getting hammered to the floor.
Oklahoma got the ball. That possession ended in a strong Robinson drive and a tough jumper in traffic on the baseline. She hit it. UNM came down and worked the ball inside to Torrance, who was wide open under the glass. She was hammered and went to the line with 29.6 seconds to play. She made both free throws and UNM was up 60-59.
The Lobos then played tough on the defensive end, got Oklahoma into two jump ball situations and got possession with 16.2 seconds to play. Flanagan called a timeout, his final one of regulation. The Sooners quickly fouled Kielpinski with 15.9 seconds to play.
The Lobo center bounced her first shot off the back of the rim and Oklahoma got possession after a rebound battle ended with the ball out of bounds. The Sooners jetted the ball across midcourt and called time with 10.2 seconds to play.
Oklahoma came out looking for Robinson, but got the ball to Hook instead. The freshman drove and threw a fadeaway layup/jumper off the glass. It rattled in with 5.2 seconds to play. UNM quickly tossed the ball in-bounds, but Robinson reflected the ball off a Lobo. Hook was fouled with two seconds to play and made both free shots to form the 63-60 final.
First Half: Oklahoma 36, Lobos 34
UNM Stat Leaders: Toben 12 pts., Patterson 10 pts., Kielpinski 5 rebs.
The game seesawed much of the first 20 minutes. The biggest lead of the half was 31-25 by Oklahoma, a lead erased by back-to-back treys by UNM's Toben. Toben led UNM with 12 points in the half, all on treys. Lobo Patterson scored 10 points in seven minutes, but spent most of the half on the bench with two fouls.
The Sooners' Danielle Robinson led all scorers with 14 points, but her slashing drives also contributed to Patterson and Best spending time on the bench with fouls. Best picked up her third foul trying to stop a Robinson drive.
Oklahoma shot 37.1 percent from the field and UNM hit at a 39.4 clip. The Sooners won the board battle, 23-21.
The Lobos came out aggressively and also knocked down some shots. Patterson, who got her first start, hit a 3-pointer off the right side of the key and then scored underneath to put UNM up 9-6 at the first media break.
At the 11:52 media break, the game was knotted at 12-all. Oklahoma went inside twice to McFarland to form a 19-16 lead. UNM called timeout at 8:28 and going into the 7:54 media break, Oklahoma was still up 19-16.
The Lobos came back to tie the game at 19-all on an Erin Boettcher bucket. Then back-to-back scores by Jourdan Erskine pushed UNM up 21-20 and 23-21. A Tina Doughty jumper made it 25-23 in UNM's favor, before Oklahoma went up 28-25 going into the 3:52 break. The Sooners got a trey from Hook and two free throws by Robinson to grab that 3-point lead.
Oklahoma collapsed the UNM defense and got Hook another open look at the hoop. She banged in a trey to hand the Sooners the biggest lead of the half at 31-25. Toben came back with back-to-back treys to tie the game at 31-all.
Oklahoma drifted up 34-31 when Robinson drove, made the layup and was fouled. The quick Sooner made the free shot . Toben came down and flipped in her fourth 3-pointer of the half to tie the game at 34-all. Robinson scored off a jumper with 14 seconds to go to hand the Sooners their 36-34 halftime lead.


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Derby Day events moved to Sigma Chi house
March 27, 2009
On Saturday, March 28th, the men of Sigma Chi Fraternity will host their 52nd annual Derby Day philanthropy event at the Sigma Chi house from 11:00am-1:00pm.
The event will benefit Catch-A-Dream, a foundation that grants hunting and fishing trips to terminally ill children. Last year, Sigma Chi raised $50,000 for this worthy cause. The fraternity will be selling barbecue plates from Little Dooey's that will cost $8 for students and $10 for adults.
There will also be live music, several raffles and a Catch-A-Dream presentation. Sigma Chi welcomes everyone from the Starkville and MSU communities to please come support this event.
All proceeds will go to the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.
For more information, visit http://www.msusigmachi.com/.


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They say that fishing is a sport,
but who wants to compete with a fish?
These small, slimy swimmers
often end up as someone's main dish.
The fish's pea sized brain
is usually fooled by store bought bait.
The only problem for the fisherman
is how long his patience must wait.
A fishing rod and decorated hook
lures the brainless victim to its death.
After its fins slap the human skin,
the fisherman brags with every breath.
A cold blooded fish's defeat
means little on the scoreboard of life.
If fishing is meant to be a sport,
why are the losers chopped up with a knife?