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- Elsmere - Wow! I can't believe it's May already! This year has flown by! We only have a month and a half left together and we want to make the best of it! Hopefully it warms up and we are able to be outside. We will be doing tie dye in June, so if your child is interested in participating please send them in with white shirts (or anything else that's able to be dyed). We will also be working hard this month in preparation of our Harry Potter party in June. There is a lot to be done! When the weather gets nicer we will be having a water play day, but I will keep everyone posted on when that will be. If anyone is interested in sending in sunscreen for their child, you may! Also we will be going outside as much as possible so please make sure your child has proper attire! Thank you!
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A few days ago I recommended seeing "Of Gods and Men." Last week I saw the film and I have still been thinking of the movie, the monks, the hard work of inter-religious dialog. The testament of Dom Christian de Cherge can be read here. I highly recommend reading what Prior Christian said and what others think. A group of friends took time to see the movie together. Two friends brought a perspective of the film to my attention recently. The following is an an answer to those who ask whether a desire for God is still present in our times. Angelo Scola writes:
I believe that the worldwide success of the film on the Tibhirine
monks [U.S. Title: "Of Gods and Men"] reflects a burning desire in the men and
women of any latitude to meet the face of God; it therefore reflects the real
need we all feel for authentic witnesses who may help us keep our gazes focused
Authentic witness is, in fact, not limited to "giving a good example".
It shines in all its wholeness as a method for practically knowing reality and
communicating truth. It is a primary value, standing above any other form of
knowledge and communication – scientific, philosophical, theological, artistic,
A luminous example of this method is offered by the very words which Fr
Christian de Chergé, prior of the Trappist monastery of Notre-Dame de l'Atlas
in Tibhirine, Algeria, wrote in his spiritual will [noted above], a good three years before
he was massacred with his monks:
"When the time comes, I would like to be able
to have an instant of lucidity that would allow me to ask for the pardon of God
and that of men, my brothers, while forgiving with all my heart those who may
have hit me… I cannot see how I could, in fact, rejoice in that this people I
love could be accused of my assassination. It

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"The Jock Exchange" (p. 156). Contributing editor Michael Lewis reports that Wall Street is about to launch a new way to trade professional athletes the way you trade stocks. On the proposed A.S.A. Sports Exchange, an athlete would sell 20 percent of all future on-field or on-court earnings to a trust, which would in turn sell securities to the public. "As a number of smart people seem to have noticed at once, professional athletes have all the traits of successful publicly traded stocks, beginning with enormous speculative interest in them," Lewis writes. "Americans wager somewhere between $200 billion and $400 billion a year on sports, and between 15 million and 25 million of them play in fantasy leagues—which is to say that a shadow stock market in athletes already exists." Lewis reports that in the past three years, at least a dozen baseball teams have hired the type of young statisticians you'd more commonly find working in risk arbitrage at Bear Stearns. "The fans have always had an emotional investment without a [legal] financial one," says a leading sports agent. "This is taking emotion and putting it to financial use. Screw this putting 300 bucks into a pot at work. This is 'everyone get online and open your account at Ameritrade.' "
Tonight's Lineup: After hitting 6th Friday, Odubel Herrera moves up to 2-hole
Tonight's Lineup: After hitting 6th Friday, Odubel Herrera moves up to 2-hole
After watching his club get smacked around in a 9-4 loss to the Mets on Friday, Phillies manager Pete Mackanin has tinkered with his lineup for Saturday's game at Citi Field.
Odubel Herrera moves up to the two-hole after hitting sixth Friday, while Aaron Altherr goes from second to third and Jimmy Paredes gets the start in left and bats seventh. Ryan Howard starts again at first base and bats fifth.
Herrera, who has been struggling since the All-Star break with a .257 average, has lost his leadoff spot to Cesar Hernandez but is starting to find his swing again.
In the last seven days, Herrera is 5 for 17 with a double and a run scored. In August, the centerfielder is hitting .288 two homers and five RBIs.
Altherr, who played left field Friday, moves over to right field and Peter Bourjos gets the night off. Altherr is hitting .255 with four home runs and 19 RBIs on the season.
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Jake Metz, Soul credit strong 4th-quarter defensive effort for championship win
Jake Metz, Soul credit strong 4th-quarter defensive effort for championship win
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Despite the Soul leading by three touchdowns early in ArenaBowl XXIX, there was little cheering from the their bench.
Given the volatility that is Arena League football and the frequency from which teams can strike, the approach remained resolute and determined. Defensive tackle Jake Metz kept the mindset of a scoreless game and could not stop hearing words coming from Ron Jaworski, a highly vocal partner in the Soul's ownership.
"He kept yelling that offense gets headlines but defense wins championships," said Metz, who currently lives in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, and went to Shippensburg University. "That resounded with me, and brought the championship."
Metz and his defensive teammates then went out and shut down a highly hazardous and explosive Arizona Rattlers offensive unit en route to a 56-42 win (see story). Led by quarter Nick Davila, the only three-time MVP in Arena Football League history, the Rattlers could manage only seven points in a critical fourth quarter.
At the same time, Metz recovered a fumble by Davila with the Soul holding a slim six-point margin with just under six minutes to play. That turnover was the key point in the Soul's eventual win, and cemented the role of the defense as a shut-down unit.
On the subsequent possession, Soul quarterback Dan Raudabaugh connected with Shaun Kauleinamoku on a 30-yard scoring strike. That created a 14-point comfort zone and the final margin of victory.
"These players deserve this championship," Soul head coach Clint Dolezel said. "This is a first class organization and ownership gives the players a first-class experience. That way, we can attract great players, and with great players comes success."
In capturing the league title Friday night, the victory was the second in franchise history. In 2008, the Soul and Phillies each won championships, and that was the last time a professional team captured a title in Philadelphia.
Metz remembers the Phillies' win over the Rays, and pointed out, "I went to those games as a kid." That championship stuck with the 6-foot-6, 265 pounder, and helped to forge a championship mentality.
Early in the fourth quarter, Arizona caught the Soul at 42-42. From that point, Raudabaugh directed two scoring drives, and along with Metz's important fumble recovery, carried the Soul to the title.
"It's all about how you respond," said Raudabaugh, who finished with 20 for 36 for 278 yards and six touchdowns. "Granted, they have a very explosive team, but we were never out it. They did come back, but we had an answer for them."
The answer was a strong defense which Dolezel indicated was playing at their peak just prior to the title game.
Defensive back Tracy Belton, the AFL defensive player of the year and DB Dwayne Hollis, whose fumble recovery for a touchdown early in the game was another key defensive play, clearly showed how a defense can carry a team to a league title. That was the effort the Soul brought together in an environment as unpredictable as the Arena Football League.
NFL Notes: Romo has broken bone in back; Kaepernick protests anthem
NFL Notes: Romo has broken bone in back; Kaepernick protests anthem
FRISCO, Texas -- Tony Romo is out with yet another back injury and it's unknown when he will return, although Dallas coach Jason Garrett says he expects his star quarterback to play this season.
Garrett said Saturday that Romo sustained a broken bone in his back when he was hit from behind by Seattle's Cliff Avrill and slid awkwardly on the third play of a preseason game.
Romo tried to get back into Thursday's game and said afterward that he was OK. But Garrett said the 36-year-old woke up Friday with stiffness, and an MRI revealed Romo's fourth back injury in less than four years. The injury will not require surgery.
Garrett wouldn't rule out Romo for the regular-season opener Sept. 11 against the New York Giants. Rookie Dak Prescott, a fourth-round pick who has had a strong preseason, is the presumed starter, although Garrett wouldn't acknowledge that either (see full story).
49ers: Kaepernick refuses to stand for anthem in protest
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand for the national anthem before games because he believes the United States oppresses African Americans and other minorities.
Kaepernick sat on the team's bench Friday night during the anthem before the Niners played host to the Green Bay Packers in an exhibition game. He later explained his reasoning in an interview with NFL Media .
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick said. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Saturday that "players are encouraged but not required to stand during the playing of the national anthem."
The 49ers issued a statement after Pro Football Talk initially reported on Kaepernick's stand, saying that Americans have the right to protest or support the anthem (see full story).
Falcons: Free agent S Dashon Goldson works out with team
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons have given a workout to veteran free-agent safety Dashon Goldson, the former Redskins starter.
The Falcons will be without rookie safety Keanu Neal, the projected starter, for at least the first two regular-season games with a right knee injury.
Coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that backup Kemal Ishmael would fill in for Neal as the starting strong safety even if the team signs Goldson, 31. General manager Thomas Dimitroff says Goldson also has interest from other teams.
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Michael Bisping overcomes a near finish to steal the fight and upset Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 84. read news >>
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A new study suggests that Men's libidos last well into their 60s and 70s, while women get all bored with the whole intercourse thing and would rather just read a book. This study was made via polls, of course, meaning that they just went out and conducted surveys, which made me wonder how I would respond to such a survey, and what they hell was wrong with the women anyway?
Okay, I'm not anywhere near 60, and I'm certainly just as obsessed with sex as I was when I was younger. Well… okay, maybe not that obsessed. I still think about sex at least every five to ten minutes, but that's probably down a bit from my younger years when it was every few seconds. I can't possibly imagine not having my attention ripped away by the sight of a beautiful female, even if I'm pretending not to look or be interested. That's just how I'm programmed. I'm married, and I would never do anything physical (I don't even flirt), but that doesn't mean my mind isn't going to wander, and my imagination isn't going to mentally undress every woman I come into contact with. Well… most of them anyway.
Is this the difference, I wonder, between the sexes when the body starts to slow down? Sex is, after all, something that's mostly in your head. According to the survey, only 40% of women in the 65 to 74 age range reported having sex in the last year, vs. 67% for men. Was the gender mortality percentage taken into account? I would hope so – there would certainly be fewer men at this age, increasing the availability of willing women to the remaining men. For guys, outliving the competition is a major advantage – although not for procreation – but more for recreation.
One of the things noted was that, for men, sex is often tied to an erection. If we can get it up, then we can get it on. For women, it's apparently more connected to body image and how they feel about their bodies. If they don't think they look hot, then they aren't going to feel hot. To make matters worse, older women focus on things they don't like about themselves – thighs and tummies. Apparently they can't see their asses, so they're less of a concern. (WTF? Go get a mirror). Psychologists think that these "body image issues" may be even more of a libido dampener than menopause. It's a serious hangup for older women, but it's also one that men can help with if they're made aware of it (and if they're willing to put forth the effort). So I guess if you're an older guy, and you've got an older lady that you want to get frisky with, then maybe you need to weigh your options and ask yourself if stoking her fire is going to be worth the fun it will provide (and the exercise, let's not forget that, because you need all the low-impact exercise you can get after 70).
Obviously, the amount of effort required to get the motor running is going to vary between women. Everyone's different. Maybe you're married to a nymphomaniac, and even at 70, you still can't keep up with her. Awesome for you! But most of us aren't going to be that lucky. Some of us are going to be even less lucky and have a partner that looks at sex as something of a duty. (Boring) If so, you should either get a divorce or adopt her philosophy, because at 70, you're unlikely to change her mind. And besides, by this time, you should have done something about it already.
So what do you do? Complements – that's what she needs. Blatant outright lies, if that's what it takes. (This is my theory anyway). I won't be able to test this, of course, until my wife and I reach this age, but I suspect that when I'm in the mood and she's not, I should be able to get her going by telling her how sexy she is. Sure, wine and chocolate and foot rubs and a deep hot oil massage might help too, but it's the mental conditioning that will probably be the primary factor in activating her libido. She needs to be confidant that I think she's attractive for her to feel that my desire is validated. She needs to know that I want her, and that this isn't just about taking care of business I need taken care of, but that this is something for both of us. I want her to feel good too. It's a bonding thing, and one that not only brings two people closer, but is frankly rather intimate and somewhat personal. So I'm going to tell her how beautiful she is, even if I don't think so. I'm going to lie about it, and I'm going to do a good fricken job about lying too. And why am I going to lie? Because I want the sex. That's pretty simple. The question that should be in her head is why am I putting forth so much effort, and the answer to that should be obvious – because I want her. And that should be the biggest turn-on for her – to be wanted enough that I'd be willing to lie about it and try this hard to get her going. This feedback loop, if performed successfully, should get me somewhere.
But, like I said, I haven't reached this age yet, and so this is merely a theory. It does work now but at this age, I don't need to lie – she's still very sexy. Ask me in another ten to twenty. With any luck, I'll never have to lie!
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Reauthorization of ESEA – Transition from NCLB to ESSA
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015, begins the process to replace NCLB. Information from ED can be found here. Details on ADE's transition plan will be posted as they are developed.
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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) was passed by the United States Congress, signed by President Bush and became effective on January 8, 2002 as Public Law 107-110. The Act amends and re-authorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S. C. 6301 et Seq). The Act represents the most far-reaching reforms to K-12 education since the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was first adopted in 1965. Student and school accountability, along with highly qualified professionals, are some of the principle themes of the NCLB. For more information, click here.


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The Wolverine
- Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
- Release Date: Jul 26, 2013
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Will Yun Lee
- Summary: Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.
- Director: James Mangold
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
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A refreshing summer cocktail of action-movie staples, The Wolverine combines the bracingly adult flavor of everyone's favorite mutant antihero — tortured, boozy X-Man Logan, a.k.a. Wolverine — with the fizzy effervescence of several mixers from the cabinet of Japanese genre cinema: noirish yakuza crime drama, samurai derring-do and ninja acrobatics.
The Wolverine shows that, while originality would be nice, a little novelty and enthusiasm in the presentation of the familiar can be quite enough.
The post-conversion 3D is more distracting than anything else, but the rest of this surprisingly fun entertainment is as sharp as the hero's claws.
This pissed-off man of Adamantium claws is stalking new ground (Japan), and his fight with yakuza on top of Tokyo's speeding bullet train is a wowser.
The lack of plot coherence is a lingering irritant in a film that otherwise seems to be trying to improve on its cinematic-series forebears.
Slapped with the generic title The Wolverine, the fifth feature-length appearance of Hugh Jackman's X-Man John Logan is basically "The Bad News Wolverine Goes to Japan" and is not especially world-shaking.
The Wolverine reveals itself to be a film in desperate need of a point, in dire need of consequences and in a wandering search of any semblance of emotional weight.
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Positive: 112 out of 205
Mixed: 61 out of 205
Negative: 32 out of 205
Jul 26, 2013"The Wolverine" stays true to the comics, the Japanese arc of the comics is easily Wolverine's best story and this movie delivers more than"The Wolverine" stays true to the comics, the Japanese arc of the comics is easily Wolverine's best story and this movie delivers more than justice! Best superhero movie of the summer.… Expand
Sep 26, 2013Wow 6/10, really metacritic? Simply put, this movie is worth watching on the big screen. It barely makes mistakes and is just awesome to watchWow 6/10, really metacritic? Simply put, this movie is worth watching on the big screen. It barely makes mistakes and is just awesome to watch wolverine rip some up on a suit. Excellent movie.… Expand
Jul 27, 2013Good story.Good acting.In movie,some scene is very slow,to talk about Wolverine and Mariko Yashida 's love story.It just can cut some.SomeGood story.Good acting.In movie,some scene is very slow,to talk about Wolverine and Mariko Yashida 's love story.It just can cut some.Some character and Scene can delete,like Viper .The Secret Endings is very surprise.One of good x-men movie even made.… Expand
Aug 19, 2013"The Wolverine" is way better than it's predecessor. At this moment we can definitely say that Hugh Jackman one of the best action film actor"The Wolverine" is way better than it's predecessor. At this moment we can definitely say that Hugh Jackman one of the best action film actor in US(The Rock isn't even near), he did amazing job in this one. The movie did everything right, except for one villain, great pacing & action, ok story. So, it's one of the best action of 2013… Expand
Nov 28, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's late, but I finally watched it in DVD. And I have to say the Wolverine is at most an above average adventure movie.
Hugh Jackman, as always, shows that he is the one to play Logan. Although the character in X-Men is always 2-dimensional archetypal anti-hero, at least here there is some room to flesh out his character. Unfortunately, they didn't give a lot of growth to the character. The essential theme to the film is living past regrets and pain, that the body may heal, but the mind doesn't. You get to see Wolverine trying to live past Jean Grey after X-Men 3 (and kudos to them bringing back Famke Janssen in an effort to internalise the struggle. And succeed they did!). It got him quite stuck in the grieving stage until he falls in love with Mariko Yashida. I can see where they are going with the love plot, and mostly they did an average job. It just needed more chemistry and polishing before I can believe this love story. And the coda to the film does get him past grief, but I hated Logan mentioning that "He is a soldier" and stuff. There is nothing holding him back from living with Mariko, no commitments to the X-Men (at least until the credits), and yet he chooses to live on in conflict. This isn't Batman where he has a purpose to the point of obsession, he is not tied to an altruistic cause.
The action sequences are quite well done. Lots of melee fighting, wire-fu, and good fight choreography. The people that are suppose to fight, can do so in a heart-pounding scene. However, I must stress that the green screen effects are not so impressive. This is true in the bullet train sequence. You just can't believe Logan is fighting people on a 300mph train, because the wind and the actors don't give that sort of impression. CGI is a slight cut above average. The SIlver Samurai's armor is monochromatically silver, making it easy to model, texture and light. But it just needed more polishing before it looks like an actual object in the physical world. Several times during the final fight, the CG almost fell into last-gen video game graphics territory.
I need to mention Yuriko, the red-haired woman. It's mentioned that she is a precog, trained in fighting. She demonstrates the latter very well, but the former is poorly conveyed. In a film, I do not like it when things are told to me, and not showed to me. The vision she had on Logan's "death" could have been shown to the audience using blurry/transition shots, and it would have been fine. As a character, she isn't quite deep; that goes to Mariko.
Ironically the plot of the film ends up revealed to me 10 minutes into the movie. Yashida basically told Logan that he is the villain when he proposed to transfer his healing factor to another person permanently. Given that he himself is dying, and the look on his eyes show that he is a man who gets what he wants, it is no big leap or surprise to me when the big reveal shows that he is the villain. Which is probably why after the 1st action sequence, the writers decided to pull a farce and artificially deepen the movie.
To me, complexity of the story should be reflected in depth and quality, not in the number of subplots you can juggle around with. It confuses people as to who the main players are in each subplot, and to recognise when it starts and concludes, and the magnitude of its conclusion to the main plot. Worse, given that every secondary character in this movie is 2-dimensional, superficial, and otherwise generic, it is hard to get invested. The entire Yashida clan was a nest of vipers after the "death" of the old man. There is a revenge subplot because of being left out in the will, there is the Yakuza, there is the venomous Dr., there is the ronin clan of ninjas who supposedly looks out for the Yashida clan even though they are actively hunting Mariko and Logan in a similar fashion to the Yakuza. Add Logan's grief, his loss of healing factor, and the romance, and you get a confusing web of plots that appear and disappear with no consequence. It just leaves me preoccupied with questions, instead of enjoying the film.
One of the plot holes in the film is apparent when Logan and Mariko do not call for help from the Yashida's even when they could at some points. Its explained in a reasonable attempt later on, and validates it ex post facto, but its not good if the actors appear to read ahead of the script and act as such.
The loss of healing factor plot to me is rivetting, as it finally shows vulnerability on Logan's side, but ultimately pointless in the grand arc. What's the point of making him vulnerable (and probably killed soon), if ultimately you need him alive to extract his healing factor, Mr Yashida? Oops, a plot hole?
In conclusion, the Wolverine is a film about Logan moving past the grieving stage. It showed a decent development for Logan in this regard, but the web of superfluous subplots makes it difficult to enjoy the film as it is. It would be better if they just keep it simple.… Expand
Aug 1, 2013Hugh Jackman returns as the (often shirtless) comic book mutant. He goes to Japan, where he gets embroiled in a ridiculously convoluted plotHugh Jackman returns as the (often shirtless) comic book mutant. He goes to Japan, where he gets embroiled in a ridiculously convoluted plot with a bunch of villains. There's one decent action sequence (on a train), but the rest are shot in a blur and edited in a confusing frenzy. Meanwhile, the pace is demolished by a lot of gnashing of teeth (literally) and drama (the usual inner demons). I was embarrassed for Jackman because this is so lamely written and poorly constructed. NOTE: Stay thru the early credits for a teaser with 2 cameos.… Expand
Nov 22, 2013Don't usually give things zeros since it is extreme but this is hands down one of the worst "big budget" movies I have ever seen. HorribleDon't usually give things zeros since it is extreme but this is hands down one of the worst "big budget" movies I have ever seen. Horrible acting, writing, everything. The reason this film was made is because they have to make XMen movies every "X" amount of years to maintain the rights. I literally laughed out lout a few times the movie is THAT bad. I have a hard time believing any of the positive reviews aren't a joke.… Expand
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Complaint Review: Freightcenter inc
Freightcenter incFlorida Internet United States of America
Freightcenter inc Lowball shipping estimates, then charge your credit card up to 3X the quote. Internet
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*Consumer Comment: the way the do this and other scams
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Two days later they charge an additional $1900.00 to my card. I call them and they said it was a standard recalculation. I contacted the credit card company and filed a complaint.
I tried again to get them to respond to me with no results.
The credit card company agreed that it was fraud and found that they seem to have a pattern of irregular billing procedures.
Stay far away from these smooth talking crooks!
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 03/17/2011 05:02 AM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Freightcenter-inc/internet/Freightcenter-inc-Lowball-shipping-estimates-then-charge-your-credit-card-up-to-3X-the-q-707112. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
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I had the exact same thing happen to me!
AUTHOR: BonBrown - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, August 08, 2011POSTED: Monday, August 08, 2011
I did see that the BBB now has a rating of C- and they have had over 65 complaints filed against them in the past 12 months.
I am filing in small claims court. And I do know that I can file here in California where I signed the contract and they cannot hire an attorney to represent them in small claims court, no attorneys are allowed to represent anyone in small claims.
This is a horrible company and I will tell anyone I know to never do business with them-
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the way the do this and other scams
AUTHOR: What_I_Found - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, March 29, 2011POSTED: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I suggest getting a screen shot of that actual rate you ran, dispute it with your credit card company and tell freightcenter to go eat dirt.
they are stealing from ANYONE who gets a rebill and you can fight it. I did! Don't take their crap and post this information all over the place. I saw on BBB they have a C+ that is almost failing! No wonder they take advantage of us.
Fight back against them and you will see your credit card company will help. Also, I suggest filing a small claims case in your hometown since they are not charging you the right rate. They will have to hire a lawyer or get to your city to go to court. You'll win and if they default, you have a judgement against them.
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Complaint Review: M T Marketing
M T MarketingPO Box 211063 Denver, Colorado U.S.A.
M T Marketing ripoff false promises Company makes false statements and then asks for more $ to be sent Denver Colorado
*Consumer Suggestion: Don't fall for yet another stuffing envelopes scam!
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Along with that was an Application Form where I have 4 different Income Groups to choose from:
I pay $59, they send me 59 letters, envelopes and mailing labels and I can make $590.00
I pay $79, they send me 79 letters, envelopes and mailing labels and I can make $790.00
I pay $99 - they send me 99 letters, envelopes and mailing labels and I can make $990.00
I pay $290 - they sent me 290 letters, envelopes and mailing labels and I can make $2990.00 - the letter then has the "I pay $290 crossed out and below it says: Now only pay $159 - if you respond withing 10 days and still make the $2990.00
Because the company has no physical address, only a PO Box, and the fact that they've already charged me $12.00 just to get a couple of pieces of paper asking for more money - and the fact that the way you get paid and how they know how many mailings you've sent out isn't spelled out clearly - leaves me to believe that this is a RIPOFF company that is going to take my money and I'll never see anything from then ever.
If anyone has actually sent $ into this company and gotten anything back, I would love to hear what happened from there - as I am trying to raise a family by myself and just can't afford to take a chance on being ripped off for any more money.
I have searched the web using every tool I can to find more information about this company and the only thing I found was another report on this site from someone that had the same experience I did.
I'm sending a copy of the packet back to them advising them that I need more information, or someone to contact prior to sending any further money to them. We'll see what happens from there.
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This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 08/23/2002 10:33 AM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/M-T-Marketing/Denver-Colorado-80221/M-T-Marketing-ripoff-false-promises-Company-makes-false-statements-and-then-asks-for-more-27779. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
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Don't fall for yet another stuffing envelopes scam!
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SUBMITTED: Friday, August 23, 2002POSTED: Friday, August 23, 2002
NOBODY GETS RICH STUFFING ENVELOPES! YOU CAN'T MAKE 10 DOLLARS FOR EACH ENVELOPE YOU STUFF! This scam has been around for as long as I can remember breathing, and people are still buying it. Would you pay 10 bucks for someone to stuff an envelope? I don't think so. It's a scam scam scam!
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Sligo Rovers capture striker Eric Odhiambo
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Baraclough said: "His style will suit our game and philosophy. He can play as a striker, in the hole or on the wing. He is good with his feet and has an excellent football brain."
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In response to California's worst drought on record, an overwhelming majority of voters favor strategies to stretch local water supplies, including recycling, rainwater harvesting, and efficiency measures, according to a new poll conducted on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
By a margin of 74% to 17%, Californians think the best way to deal with the drought is to develop local supplies of water rather than expand water imports. Furthermore, 77% of voters would be willing to pay more on their water bill in order to increase sustainable local water supplies.
"The public is ready to support workable measures to tap sustainable local water supplies and use all water more efficiently," said Steve Fleischli, NRDC water program director. "The current drought is but a preview of conditions that will become increasingly common with a changing climate. Californians expect action and view local supplies and greater water efficiency as the top priorities."
The poll also found that a very strong majority of Californians support – and are willing to pay for – a range of local water resiliency efforts:
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"This Is The End" Star Danny McBride Hasn't Been To A Doctor In 15 Years
The funny man spilled the beans about his aversion to medicine to Rolling Stone. "That's fucked up!" his pal and writer/director Evan Goldberg observes.
Buried deep in the Rolling Stone cover story about Seth Rogen, James Franco, and the crew of This Is The End is the startling revelation that Danny McBride — perhaps best known as Kenny Powers of Eastbound and Down — has not seen a doctor since college.
Danny McBride is 36 years old.
"It's all hocus-pocus," he told the magazine about the work of doctors, adding, "And besides not going to the doctor, I don't get sad and I don't have any phobias. The only thing I get stressed out about is having to get dressed up to walk the red carpet. I hate walking the red carpet. It instantly puts me in a bad mood and fucks me up."
Danny McBride is a very rare gem — and so super chill about it that even his good friends had no idea he has received so little medical care.
"I just read that today — that's fucked up!" Evan Goldberg, the co-writer/director of This Is The End said to BuzzFeed at a screening of the film in New York on Monday night. "He's gotta get to a goddamn doctor!"
How many diseases does Goldberg think he have?
"Lots. At least nine," he said, laughing. "And now I'm like oh shit, I shouldn't have shared all those hurricane beverages with him in New Orleans. So I guess whatever he has, I've got."
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Tollywood protest event was held at Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce (APFCC), Hyderabad on January 7. Many popular celebrities like Venkatesh, Nani, Jagapathi Babu, D Ramanaidu, Allu Aravind, Murali Mohan, Tammareddy Bharadwaja, Ali and a few others were present on the occasion.
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- Working with clips, bins, folders and the project window
- Customizing user settings and keyboard layout
- Importing video, audio, and graphics
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In Final Cut Pro, when we import a media asset, a reference to the asset is placed in the project or bin, and is linked to the original media file wherever that file may be located. It could be on the desktop, on a network resource, on a card, or on a drive. This is a really excellent mechanism for short, turnaround projects since there is no time spent on copying or transcoding the file and it's available for immediate playback, editing, and output. The equivalent mechanism in Avid is known as AMA, Avid Media Access.
AMA allows Media Composer to instantly link to media from popular file-based cameras, as well as a subset of current popular multimedia files. When we link like this, the resolution of the media is determined by the original file, so there's no need to set a resolution. However, before starting any media operation, it's always a good idea to go ahead and check the status of your Format tab. Make sure that your project is either in 1080, 720, or SD. To use Avid Media Access, make sure you go to avid.com/ama and download the appropriate AMA plug-ins for your camera or workflow.
With linking to original media files like this, the pro is that I have instant access to my media. The con is since the media may be in a codec that's not optimized for editing, such as long GOP, performance with different file types can vary greatly, from quite snappy and easy to edit with to very heavy and leaden. Let's load up some media from two popular file-based cameras. First off, I am going to come down here to my bin. As you can see in the catalyst_5994 project and the AMA bin is open and active.
So with the bin active, I am going to go up to my File menu, and now I am going to choose Link to AMA Volume. The reason for this is that when popular file-based cameras produce their media, they produce it in a card structure and in that case, we want to use the AMA Volume command. Let's go ahead to our Media Drive, to the catalyst_CONTAINER, and to our source camera material, and then inside the 23976 folder, I have a P2 card called P2_hummingbirds_01.
Since this is a full P2 card structure here, I can select the parent folder. If there was more than one card, then I would select the folder that contains all the cards. Now I'll go ahead and choose, and we can see instantly, this yellow clip popped up in the bin. That's my AMA-linked P2 media there. Double-click and we can play back. (video playing) Let's do another example. With the bin active, let's return to the File menu.
We are going to Link to AMA Volume, because we are going to be looking at a card structure. This time what I would like to do is back up to my source camera folder, and I am going to be looking in the 5994 source folder this time. I am going to choose 7D_swingdance. Inside here, I have the full card structure for a Canon 7D. I am going to select the parent folder again and choose. The clip is loaded into my bin. It's highlighted bright yellow, and that's to distinguish AMA-linked clips from those clips which are in the Managed Media folder.
Again, we can load the clip up and play back. (video playing) (inaudible speech) Now, obviously, we are using a full copy of the entire camera card contents that's been transferred to the catalyst container on our media drive. We could do the same thing if we had the actual cards mounted on our system. Once we bring material like this into the bin--let me just go ahead and make the bin a little bit bigger here-- you can see that there is all sorts of metadata that comes in alongside that, such as the original file path, the manufacturer, the serial number of the camera, the model name of the camera, et cetera, et cetera.
Another way to quickly gain access to this information will be to right-click on the clip in the bin and say Get Info, and you can see there, we get a panel which gives us all of that information in a quick and easy manageable box. Okay, here is a different example, this time with media from a GoPro camera, which presents the contents more like regular multimedia files. In other words, there is no special card structure supporting these files. And when I say multimedia file I mean that that file could have come from a camera, as in this case, but it may also have been output from another piece of software, such as After Effects or even Final Cut Pro.
With the bin active, I am going to go up to the File menu and this time I am going to choose Link to AMA File(s). This is because it doesn't have a card structure like the volumes that we mount. Instead, we are just going to be linking to AMA files. Click there. This time I'm looking into the catalyst_SRC_5994 and inside there, we have GPR_firedance_01. Now I could select an individual file if I wanted to, or all of them. Let's choose all of them and open.
All into the bin there, and highlight one of them, load it into the Source viewer, (video playing) and there it is, ready to play back, mark up, and begin editing with. So now, we have seen AMA in action. Let's get into more specifics on the list of media types that you can link to using AMA. First, there is the MXF AMA plug-in. This provides direct access to media from a range of devices for manufacturers such as Canon, Omneon, Panasonic, and Sony.
This is a very important AMA plug-in, and it's required for accessing media from many of the popular cameras and media file types out there today. Note that there are two main forms of NXF: Op-Atom and Op1a. Media Composer can AMA to both types, but under the hood, Media Composer is using MXF Op-Atom. This is because Op-Atom allows for separate video and audio tracks, whereas Op1a requires the entire media object to be placed within a single container.
Op-Atom is therefore very useful in post-production since audio and video files often need to go to different places, and through different processes. Then there is the QuickTime AMA plug-in. This provides direct access to QuickTime media using the animation codec, the H264 codec, the Apple ProRes codec, or Avid codecs. The QuickTime AMA plug-in supports media credit by devices such as the AJA Ki Pro, Canon EOS 5D and 7D, the Flip Video HD camera, and so on.
Then we have the Canon XF AMA plug-in, providing direct access to media from Canon's XF300 and 305 file-based cameras. The GFCAM AMA plug-in provides direct access to media from Ikegami's HDS-V10 file-based camera and accessories. The P2 AMA plug-in provides direct access to media from Panasonic's P2 file-based cameras and accessories, both AVC-Intra and DVCPRO HD.
The RED plug-in provides access to media from RED file-based cameras. RED media is stored on RED flash or a RED drive or else delivered on some other more generic portable media. You can link to specific RD3 files on the volume or link to the entire volume. Then we have the XDCAM, XDCAM EX AMA plug-in, and this provides direct access to media from a range of Sony sources. First, it provides access to media from XDCAM HD cameras.
XDCAM HD is the optical version of XDCAM recording to disk. It also provides access to media from Sony's XDCAM EX cameras and JVC cameras running in the EX mode. Plus, there is also support for Sony's HDCAM SR Lite media in MXF format, both at 422 and 444 quality. So now we've seen how to use AMA and we've covered what camera formats and file types are currently compatible with AMA architecture. The next aspect of the workflow that we need to look at are the AMA settings.
Now, ideally we would have taken care of our settings before we started AMA into media, but first, we really needed to cover how to AMA to stuff and what sort of files could be AMAed to. Now let's go to the project window and to the Settings tab, and the very first setting in the list here is AMA. So let's bring up the AMA Settings. Now the first tab I would like you to go to is the Volume Mounting tab and here, this is the primary setting to AMA. If this isn't on then AMA is not enabled on your system.
Underneath that we have the option for When mounting previously mounted volumes, do not check for modifications to the drive. Now, this is really only going to affect drives that were previously mounted on your system and that you had to remount on the system while you were in the Media Composer application. If the switch is off, which is the default, then the drive will simply mount up and the previously recognized clips will be displayed. If the switch is on then the drive will be rescanned and then any files will re-link and any new file will also be added.
So it's simply an efficiency thing. If nothing has changed, leave this off and the clips will link to their source files more quickly. I should also note that every time you re-launch Media Composer, a full scan takes place anyway. So this efficiency only matters if you're mounting and un-mounting devices during your editing session. Then the final item on this tab is a link to the Avid web resource, where you can check for additional AMA plug-in files that you may need to address certain types of media on your system. AMA is designed this way because manufacturers can quickly credit new plug-in that you can download and add to the AMA library when new cameras and formats come onto the market.
After downloading and installing the plug-in file and then re-launching the software, Media Composer will be able to instantly link to new camera formats without any need to update the main Media Composer software. So before you begin a new project, it's always a good idea to check to see if you have all the latest AMA plug-ins on your system. I'll show you how to do that in just a moment. But for now, let's go to the next tab, which is Quality. This is a nice and simple way for us to determine what we want to do if there are more than one resolution of media on the disk, card, or on the drive supplied.
The common usage of this feature is that with those cameras that do shoot proxy images, then the proxy media can be ingested first by choosing the Most Compressed. And then later, once most of the editing is done, the editor can re-link to the higher-quality version of the media, thus saving a great deal of disk space and processing power during the offline process. Audio should always be set to the Highest Quality. Taking a temporary hit on picture quality during the offline saves a lot of disk space, but not so much with audio-- best to just have the full quality sound to start with.
Then finally, the Bins tab. This is describing the behavior when linking. Here at the top, we can choose the active bin, which is what we've been using so far. Or you can choose to create a new bin for the import. If we are creating a new bin then we will need to know how to name the bin by default. Do we use the standard Media Composer bin-naming convention or base the bin on the volume name or specify a bin name, and that's what these choices are about here. Then below that, do we want to display the headframe as specified by the camera or the headframe specified by Media Composer? All right then, let's go ahead and accept those settings and go back to the Bins tab in the project window.
Earlier, I talked about checking which AMA codecs are currently installed on your machine. If you are unsure which AMA codecs are currently loaded, you can find out by using a tool that we haven't used just yet. It's called the Console. From the Tools menu, let's select the Console. It's also Command+6 is the keyboard shortcut, and we get this box up here, like so. Now I'm going to type a command in the Command Entry box right here. AMA_ListPlug-ins and hit the Return key on your keyboard.
The list of AMA plug-ins installed on your system are now displayed up here, including the version number. If you want to keep the information handy then the Console Fast menu allows us to save the information out as a text file. Okay, let's close the Console, and the final thing I would like to point out is even with the correct AMA plug-ins installed, there are also manufacturer's drivers that may need to be installed too, as these allow for file formats or codecs or devices to be recognized by your Media Composer system.
For Panasonic, go to panasonic.com/business/provideo/support. For RED, go to red.com/support and for Sony, go to pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/micro-xdcam. Now to be clear, AMA linking is both similar and dissimilar to import in FCP. It's similar in the sense that when we link to AMA media in Media Composer, we get a media access to the file and the resolution of the file is dependent on the source material, but AMA linking in Media Composer is dissimilar to import in FCP because AMA linking works with the main file-based cameras on the market.
In FCP, that is dealt with using the login transfer functionality, not import. Of course, the other alternative in Final Cut Pro will be to take the file and run it through a compressor to create an FCP-friendly file format and then import the new friendly file. As covered in Chapter 2, the most similar operation to this in Media Composer is called Import, in that a new version of the file is created before editing can begin. So in summary, just like in Final Cut Pro, Media Composer can link directly to your media assets using the AMA plug-in architecture.
Before you begin work with AMA-linkable files, however, you'll want to check your AMA settings and ensure that you have the latest AMA plug-ins downloaded and installed on your system. Unlike Import in Final Cut Pro, AMA in Media Composer is used to address most of the main file-based camera formats on the market today.


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New books examine Battle of Gettysburg
The world "can never forget what they did here," President Abraham Lincoln declared in his memorable 1863 address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg.
One hundred and fifty years later, as the Gettysburg National Military Park and its Pennsylvania neighbors prepare for an influx of visitors, Lincoln's words ring true. »Read Full Article(1)
At Hinterland, a tasting menu for diners who love vegetables
Hinterland, 222 E. Erie St., has begun serving a four-course, $40 vegetarian tasting menu.
It's to take advantage of summer's bounty, and will continue as long as the restaurant's farmers who supply the kitchen are harvesting, said chef Dan Van Rite. »Read Full Blog Post
Music, singing shine in 'Phantom of the Opera' at Marcus Center
In any production of "The Phantom of the Opera," things first really kick into gear when Christine descends into the Phantom's lair, lured by that intoxicating voice that's already firmly lodged inside her mind.
It's still more thrilling — in the revamped and lavishly designed touring "Phantom" now at the Marcus Center — to watch Christine take that precarious, vertigo-inducing plunge along a series of seemingly free-floating stairs, which emerge one by one from a revolving, two-story turret. »Read Full Article
RiverMill Foods opens in its new location, in Elm Grove
With its remodeling of the former Nora B's in Elm Grove complete, RiverMill Foods opened in its new, larger home late this week.
The restaurant moved from downtown Waukesha to be more centrally located to its catering clients, owner Laurie Runyan said. It's open to the public for sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, breads and cheesecake, and has added breakfast items at its new place, at 890 Elm Grove Road in the Village Court plaza. »Read Full Blog Post


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All week, the Giants players said this year could be different. They had lived through the stresses and strains of an on-the-edge end to last season and, after walloping the New Orleans Saints a week ago, it seemed reasonable to think that this time they really might make the finish a little less dramatic.
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Belize Expedition
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Blanketed with thick jungle and edged by the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, Belize is a small country with extraordinary biodiversity and great natural beauty. Its rich marine life makes it a perfect laboratory for learning about our planet's amazing ocean habitats and for exploring ways to preserve them for future generations. Join top marine biologists, scientists, and conservationists to conduct research on the barrier reef. Photograph underwater species, snorkel the famous Blue Hole, and learn about local ecotourism and conservation initiatives as you develop an On Assignment project in Photography or Marine & Tropical Conservation.
Tropical Education Center
Day 1Our expedition begins with an orientation at the Tropical Education Center, a research station outside of Belize City. During a night tour of the world-famous Belize Zoo led by professional keepers, hand-feed the national animal of Belize, the tapir, and meet an orphaned jaguar known as Lucky Boy.
Calabash Caye
Days 2-7
Take a boat from the marina across the clear blue waters to Turneffe Atoll, where we'll get settled at the University of Belize research facility on Calabash Caye. Here, spend each day snorkeling in the warm coastal waters and assisting in the collection of data and the monitoring of reef health. Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. Join researchers in conducting a survey of the bottlenose dolphin population and assist with the removal and dissection of invasive lionfish. Participate in ongoing initiatives to protect dolphins, turtles, and reef sharks, and examine the threats to coral reefs around the planet.
Improve your underwater photography and video techniques during one-on-one lessons with our highly qualified trip leaders and experts, and learn to use photography as a storytelling tool to portray the integral role of our oceans and seas in maintaining the health of the planet. Begin work on your On Assignment projects, designed to raise awareness about the critical need to protect and conserve our marine habitat. Then put your new marine biology and photography skills to the test during a full-day excursion to Lighthouse Reef. This is the home of the world-famous Blue Hole, a remarkable circular limestone sinkhole in the seafloor that stretches nearly 1,000 feet across and more than 400 feet deep. Made famous by explorer Jacques Cousteau, this spectacular sunken cave harbors diverse marine life and jagged stalactites. In the evenings, unwind back onshore. Enjoy discussions with marine biologists, get to know your fellow travelers, and share coconuts straight off the tree while watching the sun set.
Caye Caulker
Days 8-12
We worked with scientists and used a hydrophone to record dolphins—observing their behavior while listening to them communicate felt almost magical!
Leave the outer reef and head north to Caye Caulker, one of the more developed cayes. Spend time working with locals and participate in environmental stewardship projects. Get out on the water with researchers working to preserve fragile marine habitat, and learn firsthand how overfishing and reef destruction impact the local ecology and economy. Snorkel and dive among groupers, rays, and nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley, part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve on the southern tip of Ambergris Caye. Hol Chan was declared a marine reserve—the first in Belize—25 years ago, and has helped pave the road for marine protection throughout coastal Belize and the rest of the world. Spend a day kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding around the shallow waterways, keeping an eye out for endangered manatees and sea turtles. Learn about the development of marine-protected areas, examine the role of ecotourism and local conservation efforts in reef preservation, and collect data with one of Belize's leading shark biologists. Present your On Assignment project to community members and local experts.
SCUBA DivingWhile SCUBA diving is not the main focus of this trip, students who are certified will have the opportunity to participate in up to four dives, dependent on weather and conditions. The supplemental fee for diving is $300.
At the Tropical Education Center we stay in dormitory-style rooms and shared cabanas. On Calabash Caye, we stay in seaside cabanas at the University of Belize research facility. On Caye Caulker, we stay in a small, family-run hotel.
Dates & Tuition
July 6 – July 17, 2016
July 12 – July 23, 2016
Airfare is not included. We have arranged a round-trip group flight between Miami and Belize City. Click here for information on transportation to and from expeditions.


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Read the poems and prose that accompany these gifs on David Michael Chandler's Tumblr, thedailydoodles
Read the poems and prose that accompany these gifs on David Michael Chandler's Tumblr, thedailydoodles
David Michael Chandler | The Daily Doodles on Tumblr (USA)
Born in Seattle, David Michael Chandler grew up in Portland and currently lives in Los Angeles. He is a self taught artist, learning by doing The Daily Doodles: "Everything I create on my site is written and drawn by me alone, and I love how I can control every aspect of my art and have it succeed or fail with only me to blame. I try to keep it all as original as possible, and as a rule I don't reference anything from pop culture, such as TV or movies." A lot of his work involves the dark side of childhood nostalgia and fears, plus often mixing it with fantasy elements such as space travel, demons, and so on. David tries to make each story and drawing have as many layers he can squeeze in, and hopes people find something they can connect with in them. (Interview with artist by Artchipel Sept-2013)
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Everyday David Michael Chandler posts an incredible Daily Doodle that has been written, drawn, and coloured all on his lonesome. Interested in starring in your very own Daily Doodle? Click HERE for details.
Snippets and Vignettes: David Michael Chandler's 'The Daily Doodles'
Fantastical animation and stories meld perfectly in this amazing body of work by artist David Michael Chandler! http://bit.ly/1s9znI1
Artist Spotlight: David Michael Chandler aka The Daily Doodles
What GIF best describes how you are currently feeling?
That's a tough question, probably this one––
I am always at my desk writing and drawing and endlessly clicking on my laptop. If my internet dies, it doesn't remove a distraction for me, it makes me much more distracted as I endlessly try to get the internet to come back on.
When did you first start making GIFs? What was your first GIF?
I believe my very first GIF was in April of 2012…? I forget exactly, to be honest. I had been doing the Daily Doodles for a year and a half at that point, and they were always regular ol' illustrations and I think evolving them into GIFs was a natural process. Here is the very first GIF I posted (the great Kyle Harter assembled my drawings for me into the GIF as I didn't know how to use Photoshop or anything)–
Before then, I had lots of ideas that I felt would be better if GIF'd, but it took me some time to both have a laptop that could handle GIF'fing, and be smart enough to make them on my own.
The first GIF I made entirely on my own was this––
To make my GIFs I use a combo of Photoshop and Adobe Premiere (a video editing program), and I was running those on a super tiny Notebook laptop that groaned each time I moved the mouse. I am on a better laptop now, thankfully :-)
What attracts you to the GIF format? How do you decide when something is finished at a still illustration or if you are going to turn it into a GIF?
Growing up I always wanted to be a movie director, so most of my ideas involve movement and editing, and turning my illustrations into short animations has been a lot of fun and helps satiate that desire to make movies or TV.
I try to only do what I am interested in at that moment, even with the commissions I do, and right now I much prefer making my drawings into GIFs over standard illustrations. I'm not that great at drawing, and I think they just come to life when I add movement. It adds something that I think makes the drawings and stories better.
Everything is still drawn and coloured by hand, and the combo of movement and illustrations done with coloured pencils (and the textures coloured pencils create) is fun to me.
If I have an idea that would be pointless to GIF, I wouldn't force it into being a GIF (there has to be a reason for it or it'll be boring), but it's no coincidence that the ideas I favour are the ones that need to be animated.
The short length of GIFs is also attractive since it's so much less daunting than trying to do an actual animated short; I'd likely never even try to do animation if a GIF wasn't possible. It's been a perfect way to educate myself on how to make my drawings move and to tip toe into the world of real animation (of which I still am a total moron, but it doesn't seem as insurmountable as before).
What has been inspiring to you lately?
Another tough question! I think I can get inspiration from anything, and I always make sure to write down every idea I get immediately into my "idea pads." They're spiral notebooks that have thousands of image and story ideas, and I reference them when figuring out which drawing to do next.
Plus I know I will forget the idea very easily if I don't jot it down right away.
Watching shows about space, nature, documentaries about worlds I'm not familiar with, all inspire ideas in my head. I also will kinda' meditate to think up new ideas or solutions to current ideas… letting my brain float around almost always works.
Do you have a personal favorite subject you like to illustrate?
SPACE! I love drawing space-themed illustrations, and I have to tell myself not to do it so much so I'm not repetitive. I also love drawing old TVs, as watching stuff I shouldn't be watching was such a big part of growing up, and I love how blocky and big old TVs are.
Who are a few of your favorite artists?
Probably too many to name, but I'll try!
Several of them helped teach me how to GIF and were very supportive as I was learning to draw––
Kyle Harter
Chiara Adams
Other artists I love include (but certainly not limited to):
Max Capacity
Dain's GIFs
Saskia Keultjes
Pretty Whores
Michael Carini
Growing up I loved classic comics such as Lil' Nemo in Slumberland, classic E.C. Segar era of Popeye, Pogo, Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side, Tony Millionaire, Tintin, and too many movie directors, writers, and photographers to list.
What is your favorite GIF?
Of my own work? I was mostly happy with this one––
but I'm also annoyed at myself with certain elements I can do better. Every thing I've done has elements I just have to do better at executing, so I dunno if I can really say one is my "favourite."
Besides current GIFs made by other artists, GIFs of out of context moments from old/weird movies are my favourite (like this)––
And I also love a perfect loop, like this one––
What's next? Any fun projects you are currently working on and can share with us?
I've also started working on another book starring one of my reoccurring characters, "The Ghosts with Relationship Problems." It'll be an illustrated picture book showing different moments from a bad relationship two Ghosts are stuck in over several years.Making my first book has probably been the most challenging thing I've ever done, as making the drawings good enough while also updating my Daily Doodles site, doing commissions, has meant I haven't had a day off in over 3 years.
Hopefully, the books end up being pretty cool and people like them!
Want more? Check out more GIF art from THE DAILY DOODLES on Giphy.com!
Splork isn't quite sure what just happened. A moment ago he and his master were playing (and it was ever so much fun) and then it suddenly… stopped.
And now master is being very quiet, and something is leaking from his head.
Splork doesn't know what he did wrong :-(
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Originally Posted 4/25/2011 by TheDailyDoodles.
My thanks to David for allowing me the great honor of illustrating Splork.
My adaptation of The Soft Divide by David Michael Chandler.
While both Wayne and Isabella the Ghost know on at least a subconscious level that their relationship is doomed, neither is doing anything about it for the time being.
For the 379th night in a row, they spend the evening silently watching TV from opposite ends of the couch.
It's pretty much the only thing they can stand to do with the other, though every once in a while they'll think about spending a night doing something different before wordlessly agreeing it just isn't worth the trouble.
Poetry illustrated by David Michael Chandler // The daily doodles
"Be Home Before Dark"
Cycling back from school, he feels the wind in his hair
The cold wind is nipping at his face, and freedom is in the air
With his bike he is unchained, and the entire world he could roam
There's no reason he couldn't keep going, and never return home.
The thought romantically feels tempting,
As he passes the homeless people in the park…
But this time he'll keep his promise,
And be home before dark.
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My adaptation of The Midwife's Curse by my dear friend and contemporary, David Michael Chandler.
My name is David Michael Chandler, and everyday I will post a Daily Doodle with a story attached to it. Everything you see here has been written, drawn, and coloured all on my lonesome.
I hope you enjoy them, or die trying.
Please E-mail anytime at firstname.lastname@example.com
I love David's .gifs and the wonderful stories and poems and comments attached to each one
1."The Ghosts of Your Mind", a Haiku
2."A Robot Sitting Inside on a Snowy Day, Reflecting Upon a Life Spent Killing Humans and Amassing a Large Fortune"
3."The Creatures from the Inter-Dimension"
4."Lost at Sea With a Cooler Full of Blackmarket Human Organs"
(Version 2)
5."Just Another Boring Afternoon"
"Just Another Boring Afternoon"
Flying cars were once new,
But now it's "just what you do"
Same for living on an alien moon.
Once you get used to it,
It all becomes old, you admit
And now it's just a boring afternoon.
(Starring the amazing Ewajaski of the great Ewajaski.tumblr.com!)
"The Time is Now" a Haiku
One eye, the future;
The other, looks to the past.
Today, is ignored.
-David Michael Chandler
David Michael Chandler
…and to that I simply said…not I…
"Behind the Closed, Closet Door"
Behind closed closet doors, is where evil likes to dwell
You ask parents what's behind there, but they'll never tell
It's no use asking why, because mom and dad'll always lie
They'd laugh if you were murdered, and don't care if you die
So stay up through the night, staring at your closet door
Within it live various ghost monsters, and terrorists caked in gore
They wait for you to fall asleep, so they can creep into your room
(Likely to kidnap and then eat you, one can only assume)
You have to take advantage of a Closet Monster's Law
That states "if a child stays awake, then you must withdraw"
It's a war of attrition, and you must stick to your plan of attack
Cuz' what's behind the closet door is trying to make you into a snack.
You'll see your parent's surprise as they realize you survived the night
(They'll pretend they're happy to see you, but it's contrived delight)
Eat a sugary breakfast, nap the entire day at school
And be ready to stay up all night again to show 'em you ain't no fool.
(Starring the great Theodore Lewis of Thliii.tumblr.com!)
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A father in India has a young chauffeur.
A 4 year old boy can operate and drive the family's van.
The boy's father says his son has been driving since he was 3 and 1/2 years old and only needed 29 days to learn how to drive.
The boy has to stick to private roads though, as he is too young to drive under Indian law.
The boy says that when he grows up he wants to be a race car driver or a pilot.


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Wendy Davis's Race in Texas Isn't a Top Target for DGA
Despite the hype surrounding Texas Democrat Wendy Davis's run for governor, the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association didn't include her state in a list of top targets in 2014.
Ms. Davis, a state senator, gained national acclaim for filibustering a bill last year that increased regulation of abortion clinics and banned abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Polls show Republican nominee Greg Abbott with a double-digit lead in the state, which hasn't elected a Democrat since 1994.
"We're hopeful in Texas but we all understand that Democrats haven't won Texas in a long time," DGA Chairman and Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin told reporters Tuesday at the Third Way think tank. He added, "We hope this will be our year."
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Mr. Shumlin singled out Paul LePage in Maine, Rick Scott in Florida and Tom Corbett in Pennsylvania as the most vulnerable Republican incumbents. In the second tier are a trio of Midwestern governors who also represent states won by President Barack Obama – Scott Walker in Wisconsin, John Kasich in Ohio and Rick Snyder in Michigan.
Mr. Shumlin called Mr. Walker's leading challenger, Mary Burke, an "extraordinary candidate," and said, "We believe we've got a great shot there."
While Democrats are playing defense to protect their majority in the U.S. Senate, the party is on the offensive when it comes to governors races.
"This is the referendum on the tea party governors that got elected four years ago," Mr. Shumlin said. "We're on offense because these Republican governors have uniformly implemented policies that have rewarded the top 1 percent while they have balanced budgets and tax cuts for the rich by slashing education in their states across the board and really sticking it to the middle class."
Republican governors, pointing to the drop in unemployment since they took office, have made their stewardship of the economy the central theme of their campaigns.
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