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One woman. One sewing machine. One giant stack of fabric. What could possibly go wrong?
Much as I would love to join this, I will just be following along until I sort out my calendar and current commitments. There might be an overlap of another sew along.
Best wishes to all. Great idea for a sew along.
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Meyer is ticking time bomb
March 26, 2010 - Neil Rudel
I don't know how much you've been following the coverage of Urban Meyer's blowup at an Orlando Sentinel reporter, but it's pretty obvious to me that this should be a big concern to the University of Florida.
Quick background: Sentinel reporter Jeremy Fowler quoted one of Florida's returning wide receivers, Deonte Thompson, on saying he's looking forward to playing with the Gators' expected starting quarterback John Brantley.
While the admission is candid, it's also understandable, given that any running quarterback -- whether it's Tim Tebow or Michael Vick -- presents a particular challenge for most receivers.
When a coach sends in a play, he expects it to be run. That doesn't always happen with a guy like Tebow or Vick. The production of the Falcons receivers improved after Vick left.
I can remember a time in 2000 when Penn State's Rashard Casey, a more gifted athlete than he was a passer, dropped back for a play against Indiana and turned it into a highlight film with a showstopping TD run. But at that point in the game, with the outcome still in doubt, Joe Paterno said afterward, "when he started running around, I was going to shoot him."
He was kidding, of course -- except about wanting his play executed the way it was called.
If Meyer has a complaint in this case, it's with his player, who told too much of the truth for Meyer to handle. Of course, the coach is super sensitive about Tebow and his impending NFL draft status.
Given, though, that Meyer in December announced his retirement due to stress, only to reverse field and turn that into a leave of absence, which he never really took, this totally-out-of-line incident shows Meyer is not balanced enough to coach in such a high-profile situation.


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This review is from: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti DirectX 12 (feature level 11_0) 01G-P4-3650-KR 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
Pros: Wow is this thing fast !
I haven't used an NVIDIA card in over 10 years...boy have I been missing out. This card was a lot cheaper than the ATI Radeon 4850 that I bought last year and AT LEAST 3-4x as powerful. I can't believe I spent/wasted all that money on that ATI card and had nothing but problems all last year with it. This GTX-650 is seriously powerful. It feels great to finally run my games on full graphics instead of everything on "Low". Installing the drivers was a snap! For the first time, I downloaded ONE driver package and it JUST WORKED!! I didn't have to see which one would work with my PC and download the last 5-6 versions of the drivers packages just to test which one worked with my computer.
I swear, this is like walking into the sunlight after living in darkness for a year. I will not be going back to .
Cons: None!
Other Thoughts: Great value!
Low noise!
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The drivers JUST WORK! (no downloading 5 different versions to see which works with YOUR pc like with the wacky radeon stuff)
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I haven't ever used a cpu this fast and powerful before. I've been stuck in AMD-64 fx land for the past 5 years and I've been waiting to upgrade. This is like being able to breathe again after having a horrendous stuffy cold for 4 years.
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I used a "COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO" for cooling since i heard bad reviews about the stock cooler. It fit perfectly and wasn't that hard to install. Very VERY quiet too!
Cons: None, this thing BLAZES without even trying.
I love seeing the 4 bars of the cpu in my win-7 monitor gadget!
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Design and color = 100%
Cons: No support for ide devices at all.
I didn't catch it when I selected this motherboard and I do not have a sata dvd-rw. So all of my old IDE hardware is useless. Not a huge issue as I can copy stuff to usb and install from there, but it surprised me.
Other Thoughts: This motherboard is the nicest that I have seen so far. It combines all of the functionality of a UI based BIOS with the ease of use in overclocking that I've been searching for since I started gaming. I hate having to look up settings for clock timings and stuff when I want to overclock slightly. This bios takes care of the 10,000 individual settings for you. I also love the layout of the bios, it gives you granular control over your fan settings, cpu settings, memory settings and even your sata settings. Very easy to setup, install hardware to and the color is just phenomenal!READ FULL REVIEW


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Asus unveils new laptops and K73E K73SV multi-format 17.3-inch Intel platform running under Huron River with Sandy Bridge processor and an optional Nvidia dedicated graphics card and a last-generation Blu-Ray.
The new Asus K73SV K73E and both have IceCool technology that keeps temperatures at a very reasonable, especially at the wrist rest. Power4Gear is also part and adjusts fan speed to provide a quiet environment while avoiding Palm Proof that the touchpad is activated if inadvertently touches the palm during the seizure.
The Asus K73E differs only by its graphic part assigned to the Intel GMA 3000 HD integrated processor Sandy Bridge. Recall in this connection that unlike CPU Quad Core Intel Clarksfield in Calpella platform, the Quad Core Intel platform Sandy Bridge in Huron River has many part graphic image processors Dual Core Arrandale and Sandy Bridge.
While the Asus K73E target those looking for a laptop for everyday use (office, web surfing, etc..) Asus K73SV directed him to those who wish to acquire a versatile laptop capable of supporting many games as long as one adjusts the levels of detail and resolution of the slab.
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Gary King Response to the Supreme Court rulingUPDATED 10:42 PM MDT Jun 26, 2013
So do the decisions mean same-sex couples in New Mexico can legally head to the altar?Video Transcript
CAN LEGALLY HEAD TO THE ALTAR? ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER ALANA GRIMSTAD CONTINUES OUR COVERAGE, WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE U-S SUPREME COURT'S DECISIONS DON'T MEAN GAY COUPLES CAN GET MARRIED HERE. I don't think anything that was issued today changes the status of same sex couples in New Mexico. ATTORNEY GENERAL GARY KING WAS ASKED TO INTERPRET NEW MEXICO LAW AND DECIDE IF GAY MARRIAGE IS LEGAL. HIS DECISION--NOT REALLY TO MAKE A DECISION--SAYING IT'S UP TO THE COURT OR THE LEGISLATURE TO DECIDE. One of those two pathways would lead to a definitive decision in New Mexico. I'm disappointed but I'm hopeful. SANTA FE'S CITY ATTORNEY SAYS SAME SEX MARRIAGE IS ALREADY LEGAL IN NEW MEXICO AND WAS HOPING THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISIONS WOULD CHANGE THE A-G'S MIND. I hope that today's decision inspires New Mexico's attorney general to show what can result from taking an active role. This is another monumental step. That's Brian Egolf. As a state representative he fought to legalize same sex marriage here at the Roundhouse. And as an attorney, Egolf filed a case here in Supreme Court today on behalf of a gay couple, saying if the attorney general won't make a decision, he hopes the high court will. That's his position and in light of that the only option for our clients is to ask the courts to step in and recognize the rights that we believe already exist. IN SF, AG KOAT A7N. EGOLF SAYS, HE SHOULD KNOW BY NEXT WEEK IF THE SUPREME COURT WILL TAKE ON HIS CASE; AND IF THAT HAPPENS, HE HOPES TO HAVE AN ANSWER BY THE END OF THE YEAR. ARCHBISHOP OF SANTA FE, MICHAEL SHEEHAN RELEASED A STATEMENT, ON THE COURT'S DECISIONS SAYING - HE'S NOT SURPRISED - BUT DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED. IT ALSO READ, IN PART -- "THE DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE HAS RADICALLY CHANGED. THE REPERCUSSIONS OF THE COURT'S DECISION WILL PROVE TO BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR OUR SOCIETY, AND FAMILY LAW." AND ON KOAT DOT COM -- IN OUR EXCLUSIVE WEB POLL, WE ASKED IF YOU AGREE WITH THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION TO STRIKE DOWN THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT. 76-PERCENT SAY YES. 24-PERCENT SAY NO. YOU CAN STILL VOTE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR HOMEPAGE, UNDER SURVEY.
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The Blanket Stitch always gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling. It tucks in around a fabric edge holding it safe and neatly outlining the shape. But it can also act as a decorative stitch across the surface of fabric creating rows of UUUU or MMMM depending upon orientation. Tutorial from C&T Publishing.
Here's how I make my Blanket Stitches: With the thread on top at A, place the tip of the needle about 1/4″ up and to the right of point A. Insert the needle at B and exit at C, about 1/4″ to the right of A. Trap the thread coming out of A under the needle tip and draw the needle and thread slowly through the fabric.
Point C is now Point A. Repeat the directions aboveforming a row or following the edge of a shape. Different effects are achieved by varying the spacing between points A and C or the length of the B/C stitch. Here's an example of the Blanket Stitch as an outtie rather than an innie. UUUUMMMMUUUUMMM Enjoy!
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Have done this stitch and enjoy the nostalgic look it gives. Look forward to using the other effects of this stitch. I made some christmas ornaments out of felt for my two grand daughters last year. Maybe a new tradition in the making...Thanks,Lisa
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This Maia sided with Melkor during the battles at the start of the world and was cast out and fell with him. Abandoned by Melkor after the fall, he exacts his retribution on everything that falls in his path. This mix of elf and demon is normally found on dungeon level 66, and moves very quickly. Destruction of this creature is worth 567600.00 points for a 1st level character. It is over powered at its native depth. It may gaze to terrify with damage 4d4, or gaze to terrify with damage 4d4; 1 time in 3, and is also magical, casting spells intelligently which produce lightning balls, produce balls of light, produce mana bolts, produce holy orbs, recover mana, teleport to, cause mind blasting, summon similar monsters, terrify or blind powerfully enough to overcome your resistance; 1 time in 3. It can open doors, bash down doors and pick up objects. It is immune to acid, lightning, cold and poison. It resists magical spells , the effects of rods, staffs and wands and blunt weapons. It prefers to ignore intruders, which it may notice from 300 feet. It may carry up to 14 good weapons, armours or written items. It can gaze to terrify with damage 4d4, gaze to terrify with damage 4d4, hit to attack with damage 8d6 , and hit to attack with damage 8d6. (UnAngband 0.6.2)
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text: Funny meets festive for the weekend-long events to celebrate the Maui-made film "Get a Job," which features some of the island's best-loved personalities. Thirteen screenings set for the Historic Iao Theater are quickly turning into a block party with neighbors Maui Thing, Native Intelligence, Cafe O'Lei and others. Follow the showtimes today to Sunday (see Movies on Page 7) to catch entertainment prior to each show, including Augie T, Bill Hensley, Indio/Avie Ronen (of Lima Wela), Gilbert Emata, Les Adam, Dr. Nat, Tita and more. After the 5 p.m. shows, Q&A sessions will feature Kathy Collins, Yaemi Yogi (Kathy's mom), and Lana Queddeng (who plays Merton's auntie) today and producer Stefan Schaefer and star Eric Gilliom will field questions on Saturday. A beer and wine garden will be open Friday and Saturday, with an under-21 area for families, and Cafe O'Lei will serve food. For details, visit www.getajobthemovie.com.


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MAPLEWOOD 18, LEDGEMONT 4: MECCA - Maplewood sent 17 men to the plate in scoring 11 second-inning runs. Matt Spitler, Alex Hansel and Tracy Peterson each had three RBIs for the Rockets (15-11), while Kevin Jones and Nathan Spitler each had two. Waxler had a pair of hits for Ledgemont (15-6).
GIRARD 14, PYMATUNING VALLEY 2: GIRARD - A.J. Devore and Evan Standohar each had three RBIs to lead Girard. Nick Cavalier, Cory Matey, Dom Aurilio and Jim Standohar each drove in a pair of runs for the Indians (16-9). Tim Cross had two hits for Pymatuning Valley (11-13).
GRAND VALLEY 15, BLOOMFIELD 0: ORWELL - Kyle Hodge homered and drove in three runs to lead Grand Valley. Mitchell Lake added a pair of hits and two RBIs for the Mustangs (24-0, 18-0).
LAKEVIEW 19, CAMPBELL 0: CORTLAND - Caitlin McDivitt had two hits and three RBIs to pace Lakeview. Hannah Rogers pitched a one-hitter and Haley Ball, Shelby Rog and Lexi George each had two RBIs for the Bulldogs (17-4, 7-2).
URSULINE 4, JACKSON-MILTON 0: YOUNGSTOWN - Macy Gunther had two RBIs for Ursuline. Ann Carroll added a double for the Irish (14-11).
GIRARD 2, PYMATUNING VALLEY 0: GIRARD - Samantha Chase pitched a three-hitter for Girard (18-6). Summerville had a double for the Lakers (16-4).
MAPLEWOOD 10, LEDGEMONT 0: MECCA - Brooke Dawson pitched a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts and added two hits for Maplewood. Stephanie Tucker had a pair of RBIs for the Rockets (19-6, 11-6).


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Issue Brief To turn the tide against ISIS, America needs to step up its military and diplomatic campaign and reject voices calling for the country to turn against refugees and Muslims.
Report The United States must update its terror finance policy framework to meet new challenges and enduring threats from state actors and nonstate groups.
If the United States takes advantage of the opportunities available today, Mars and the other wonders of the solar system are within the nation's grasp.
Issue Brief Congress should measure the deal against the main alternatives and work with the Obama administration to ensure strong and effective implementation using three steps.
Issue Brief After the nuclear deal, the United States needs to work with partners to step up its efforts to counter Iran's negative behaviors.
Report The U.S.-led coalition needs to better integrate its political and military efforts.
This month, NASA's New Horizons probe will become the first spacecraft to reach Pluto, helping the United States retain its lead in the exploration of our solar system.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the first American walk in space, the U.S. space program points to a future that could include putting a human on Mars by the 2030s.
The Iraqi prime minister's visit offers an important chance to take stock of the anti-ISIS campaign and make important adjustments.
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Peter Juul argues that the Obama administration's plan to eliminate ISIS must also address Assad.
It's time for the United States to strengthen its space program and regain control of exploration beyond Earth.
Report The Obama administration has an important opportunity to adjust its course in Syria and Iraq, particularly regarding the threat posed by ISIS, and assume a more engaged leadership role.


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one beautiful bedroom brand new remodeled for up to 4 guest located in the heart of Miami Beach/South Beach
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- Pračka / sušička
- Televize
|Pennsylvania Avenue, 33139 Miami Beach South Beach, Spojené státy
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Hardwood floors,Marble bathroom and kitchen,recently renovated,Brand new appliances.
Best location,one minute walk to one of the most talked about beaches in the world!!!Only 3 blocks from the ocean.
Centrally located in the HEART of SOUTH BEACH.Close to all local services,restaurants and nightlife!
Check in time 3.00pm
Check out time 11.00am
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Thank you sooooo much Emanuele for your support.
I enjoyed my stay very much in this loveley appartment.
The location can not be better in South Beach to reach everything you need for a great holiday.
And Emanuele was a great host, nice and always availible when needed.
1000 Grazie again,
apt. is perfectly located in Miami southbeach,just 2 min. to the beach. everything is in your neighbourhood!!
tidy. fully equiped kitchen and bathroom ,light,and big enough for a couple.
enough towels avaiable.
tv works.
Kommunikation with Emanuel via whatsapp.
he is an easy going Person and if you Need something, he will supply you !(batteries f the remotecontroll )
all in all, i will definitely recommend this flat.
good Price-Quality relation for this expensive Location like Miami beach!
We had a real nice time in this studio! everything clean and in good condition!
The studio is located very central, so you reach the beach in a 6 minute walk, stores right around the corner, the promenade only a few minutes away. Also the busstation is very close.
We would definetly come back if we ever come to Miami again!
We spent 5 days in the heart of Miami Beach, the place to be located 2 streets from the beach! The appartment was clean, confortable, functional and had enough place for 4 people. Emanuele, our host, was very helpfull and considerate. He did his best to arrange us and made our stay easy. I really recommend this place that is a good value for money. For sure we will come back soon!
The location of this apartment was amazing and the host was kind and friendly. I can easily recommend this to everyone.
Emanuele's apartment is great. The location is perfect, really close to all the action yet still in a quiet part, supermarket and 7/11 closeby, and of course the beach is just a couple minutes away. The apartment itself is simple yet has everything you need, we were 4 and we slept comfortably. I would stay there again. Recommended!
Me and my cousine staid here for 11 days and we really loved the place! Very convenient location and a very nice apartment. Emanuel was really flexibel and to alot of help! We highly recommend this!
It was just fabulous! Our gost emanuele was so kind and caring! Perfect location 5 min walking to the beach! The apartemrnt was like a 4 star hotel! We come back!
I was very pleased to find the apartment exactly as descibed: cosy clean interior, change of bed and bath linen availabable in plenty and Emanuele helpful to carry my luggage to 2nd floor. Beach, small shops, 7/11, tourist info center, restaurants all within walking distance. For longer distance destinations it's easy to grab bus or taxi on Washington Rd. Crowd around 9th is more young & casual, hostel at 100m from apt. No street noise. Good choice!
The location is perfect, it is an old cozy apartment, very clean. No complaints, I would recommend it to anyone looking to live the southbeach experience!
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My wife and I spent our first Christmas as newlyweds in Chicago with her family, and being that plane tickets were so expensive between the Twin Cities and the Windy City, we decided to fly through Milwaukee instead and rent a car. The drive to my wife's family is only about 1 hour 15 minutes, and it is a straight shot south to Illinois on I-94. After a memorable few days, we left for the Milwaukee Airport around 10:30am on Dec 26, and arrived at the rental car return area just before 12:00pm.
Southwest is an airline I haven't flown in a long time, but I was really impressed with them. Here's a few things that in my mind make Southwest a great airline to travel with.
*Open Seating - We spent $10 extra for the "Early Bird Check-In" and were excited that we flew in the "A" group on both flights.
*Free drinks and peanuts/pretzels on all flights. (The flight attendant even did two drink runs on the MSP-MKE flight which was only a 45 minute flight ...)
*NO BAG FEES! - This is a huge plus, and something that was very nice especially as we had brought 3 suitcases to help bring back presents, etc.
*Really simple frequent flier program that seems to more user friendly than other airliners that we hold miles with.
Milwaukee is an easy airport to travel from, and within a short time we had made our way through security and into the C concourse. Boarding began just after 1:15pm for a 1:50pm departure, and everything went smoothly. The 737-700 we flew on felt brand new, and we sat in 6E/F. The flight attendants were all really friendly, and had such a great attitude. It made us feel very welcome on board, and made for a pleasant and easy flight.
We landed on-time and were able to get our bags by the time we had arrived at the claim downstairs.
Below are some photos I thought I'd share with you from the 40 minute flight back. It was a quick one for sure!
Leaving a cloudy Milwaukee ...
Over Wisconsin
Approaching the border of WI/MN
On final approach for 30 - L
View of St. Paul ... (Sorry for the blurriness, I took all these photos with my phone this time ...)
Happy New Year to everyone!
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10Best Finds Deals and Value in Variety of Settings
Although Greenville is blessed with many fine dining establishments and more great restaurants than you could ever hope to patronize, there's also a wonderful variety of places which offer highly affordable meals. Whether its via a happy hour deal or just by very fair pricing offered all week long, the city's best value restaurants offer patrons many places to have the a great meal without breaking the budget. so the next time you ask yourself, "Where's the best place to go out to eat that doesn't cost a fortune?" you should consult this list as a reminder. But beware, locals know about these places so it's good to get there early or in off-peak hours if the value is available then. While many of our Best Value picks - like Sushi Koji, Smoke on the Water, and High Cotton - are on Main Street in the downtown neighborhood, others are throughout the city, from south Augusta Road to Haywood Road.
Pita House
Even if you have to wait to order, the service is fast and the patrons are never rude. Plus, the Mediterranean food is great. Garlicky hummus, fresh-baked pita bread, stuffed grape leaves, and hot falafel will appease your appetite for something unusual. When you place your order at the counter, keep an eye out for a table. Turnover is quick, but seats are at a premium. The best deals are plates, which come with a sampling of several foods. Share with some friends, and don't forget the baklava. (864-271-9895)
Thai Restaurant
Augusta Road's nondescript Thai Restaurant gives diners a great value for great food. It's worth the drive to Thai Restaurant just for its green curry. More locals order takeout than opting to eat in, but the interior is pleasant, although plain. There's also never a wait, even at peak dining hour. If you're looking for tasty Thai food, this is a good bet. ((864) 299-0677)
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At lunch time, you'll see well-to-do Augusta Road yuppies, tables of senior citizens, groups of professionals, construction workers on break, a crew of Greenville policemen and women, and crowds of teens. In short, everybody comes here. The interior is dotted with photos of local baseball teams and information about civic groups. An extremely friendly staff is happy to give you refills of the best sweet tea around. The menu, varied as it is, makes ordering difficult, but you can't go wrong with the meat and three combination or the Greek salad, which has tons of feta cheese and a great garlic dressing. Stop by in the AM for a tummy-tickling country ham biscuit, or a plate of eggs and bacon � you won't be disappointed. (864-233-1385)
Henry's Smokehouse
Widely proclaimed as the best barbecue in town, Henry's is Greenville's great equalizer, seating business and government types alongside guys in jeans and workboots. Such a response isn't surprising when you sample the tender, succulent meat (with your choice of sauce) served alongside baked beans, cole slaw or fries. It's a classic Southern lunch, and you can readily gauge its popularity by the crowds. The decor at Henry's isn't fancy and seating is somewhat limited but, after the first bite, you'll know where the restaurant has directed its attention. (864-232-7774)
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Smoke on the Water
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Samsung claims Apple's iPhone was based on a Sony design concept floated in 2006
0. phoneArena 26 Jul 2012, 08:29 posted on
Samsung's trial brief shows that Apple actually was steered to the idea for the final first iPhone design by a Sony concept. The whole ordeal allegedly started in 2006, when Bloomberg made an interview with designers from Sony...
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101. Schuler2828 (Posts: 59; Member since: 04 Jul 2012)
Your f**king retarded
Apple is f**king retarded
117. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
you have turned crazy
you are gone mad
u are swearing WHY!!!!!
38. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
Still dont see why on earth sony wanted to make a iphone. Apple wants to DESTROY ANDROID yet they still make some parts for them while Apple BANS the competition. They won't even get the sales if they actually design the iphone. Sony makes one of the best looking Android phones.
45. Fallout09 (Posts: 421; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
Wait a minute.... Didn't Sir Jony Ives get a design award for the iPhone 4 with this exact design? Shouldn't they take back the award because it is obviously clear that he didn't really come up with the original design?
56. Fallout09 (Posts: 421; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
Thumbed down? Jony? You read the boards here?
181. jroc74 (Posts: 6004; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
Good point....
47. mrfwy (Posts: 20; Member since: 17 Feb 2012)
So both Apple and Samsung owes money to NOKIA and SONY !!
52. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
Apple has no bluetooth they dont pay fees
it still sells
apple has no mms they dont pay fees
it still sells
apple can sell
77. kunyuk (Posts: 56; Member since: 29 Jun 2012)
Yeah you're right dude, cr@pple can sell a sh*t
97. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
Thats why every tech giants are copying Apples ip4.
thats why ipad dominates the market.
53. Raymond_htc (Posts: 430; Member since: 06 Apr 2012)
You know what?! I am actually ROFLING on the floor in real life now, after seeing all of your comments. WHY?
YOur comments make no sense.
Nonsensical sentence to defend apple.
Apple addict.
shameless sheep. Must be the black sheep amongst the white sheeps (meaning odd one out)
Talking to apple fans like you is just like teaching a cat how to drive a car. You just force the reasons.
55. Jasonhunterx (Posts: 111; Member since: 20 Jul 2011)
A-P-P-L-E your almost a bigger troll then Apple
98. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
No a sopporter just like all u jelious Android
Fandroids. i have shares. Samsung are
not floating on stocks.
102. Schuler2828 (Posts: 59; Member since: 04 Jul 2012)
If we were jealous wouldn't we ave an iPhone?
103. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
you would love to. But ur EGO kicks in!!!!
116. GellerDoesDallas (Posts: 50; Member since: 26 Mar 2012)
Just shut up already! You're on a website where the majority of people who post are android fans, they are not going to listen you, so give up you're wasting your time.
118. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
True full of Fandroids
58. IamYourFather6657 (Posts: 321; Member since: 01 Jul 2012)
Just another day at the tech world where companies steal and copy from each other
64. Bluesky02 (Posts: 1439; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)
Dang! That's some serious stuff
70. Jyakotu (Posts: 844; Member since: 12 Dec 2008)
Samsung, you better leave Sony out this battle.!
76. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
Wow.. you cant get more direct than this evidence. Even judge koh would have a hard time saying that samsung should be punished for copying apples look when its obvious it wasnt apples look at all. If/when tyis case comes down on samsungs side, sony shoukd use the same evidence to take apple to task. If aple thinks "looking similar" is worth 2 billion in fines, then sony should sue apple for 10 bllion for a complete rip off.
99. nofear (Posts: 151; Member since: 22 Jun 2012)
I would say half of Apple assets because Apple products are like to Sony similarity.
126. gallitoking (Posts: 4718; Member since: 17 May 2011)
by Samsung bring this up means that they did copy Sony.. I hope Sony collects 2 Billion from Samsung as well..
142. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
you cant sue samsung for copying sony when apple is trying to prove they copied them. If samsung knew any of this before hand, they would have brought it out the first time Apple tried to take them to court over rectangles and stopped the whole thing. Sony can only sue Apple for the direct rip off. They cant sue everyone else that looks a little like apple. too many degrees of separation.
185. jroc74 (Posts: 6004; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
No no no..
You have to remove the as well....
How in the world could Apple sue based off this Sony design? If anything, Apples lawsuit would get tossed and replaced by Sony.
Apple looks stupid right about now.
79. alien_x (Posts: 7; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
Does this moron A-P-P-L-E makes any sense in any comment? I am sure just like alphabets in his username, his very few neurons has also been separated from each other.
120. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
ur post is off topic.
please control urself.
and be COOL and act like a civalized educated person.
170. alien_x (Posts: 7; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
Look at your s**tty comments. Does any of those makes any sense? Why do you have most dislikes? You should have learned by now that you are the one with only 1 neuron in your brain.
81. loken (Posts: 462; Member since: 09 May 2012)
Leave Sony out of the court... They need to be focusing on releasing the Mint!!
88. xtian1103 (Posts: 363; Member since: 11 Feb 2012)
does this claim weigh more than what apple claiming google even tried to stop samsung copying the iphone? or samsung deleting evidences that will lead to proving they copied apple? let's see!
91. thebest (Posts: 231; Member since: 08 Jul 2012)
samsung wants to say that it copied sony lolzzz.....now samsung should keep sony out of all this s**t.....samsung cannot avoid lawsuits and apple's clutches, let sony enjoy their freedom......sony never patented this design......maybe apple and sony have worked on the design together.....or maybe sony just wanted to stay away from all these useless wars because they remained quiet.....apple and samsung should not drag any other company into this....live and let live....we(the people) want great products to make the headlines, not the latest news of the courtroom
138. donfem (Posts: 646; Member since: 30 Mar 2011)
Bottomline is, Sony is just too big to worry about flimsy and totally ridiculous lawsuits to stifle a competitor like Apple is doing. Think about this, if Samsung fabricated this story, don't they stand to lose everything? I know about accusations, libel and slander. If these pictures are true as well as the interview, well Sony should go after the bully.
140. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
Sony is actually struggling very badly in the mobile sector and could use the cash and publicity.
"sony.. so good, Apple completely ripped us off" I can see the adverts now. lol.
143. thebest (Posts: 231; Member since: 08 Jul 2012)
no actually, sony didn't patent it so they can't do anything now....apple has patented every iphone that they have made before introducing it to the world, now even if sony goes to the court they will have to fight for years just like samsung,apple and might lose a lot of money in the process....so i think they should stay away from this junk and use their money for r&d.......
145. thebest (Posts: 231; Member since: 08 Jul 2012)
sony didn't patent this design so they can't get anything just like that, they will have to face a lot of junk in the court....samsung and apple are having a lot of money so they are spending some of the money in the court, if sony files a lawsuit and if sony loses then they would go bankrupt.......we don't know if these pictures are true or not but i think its always better to make newer technology with your money rather than fighting for the older technology......
182. jroc74 (Posts: 6004; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
Its not about bringing Sony in it....its showing that Apple needs to shut up about copying.
How can they claim Samsung is copying them....when this Sony device was made in 2006?
If anything....it might give Sony fuel for lawsuits....so it may backfire....lol.
187. thebest (Posts: 231; Member since: 08 Jul 2012)
then apple might say that they didn't see that design at all because it was not unveiled to the world by sony but samsung saw apple and ate away its market.....i want to say that no matter what,these patent wars won't stop....i think we must just accept the truth and move on because we can't ignore these useless patent wars(the useless way of wasting valuable time in fighting for older things rather than making newer stuff)......sony is in trouble, samsung shouldn't force them to enter these useless wars because apple might just go to ms and say that sony copied a concept made by ms etc etc etc.........let these two companies find solutions by themselves rather than dragging in other companies into hell
92. smartphonemad (Posts: 42; Member since: 10 Jul 2012)
Casually thumbing down anything that A-P-P-L-E posts :L
104. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
the truth the facts herts.
106. wsucoug13 (Posts: 164; Member since: 04 May 2012)
Please stop spelling like a moron. Your entitled to your opinion but the damn spelling man.....
115. wsucoug13 (Posts: 164; Member since: 04 May 2012)
You legitimately sort of creep my out after reading all the posts on this article. Your either a serial killer, a pedophile, or like 8 years old.
122. cliffordm81 (Posts: 3; Member since: 25 Jul 2012)
Your should be You're meaning you are.. Sorry English and grammar is kinda(sp) my thing..
124. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
it's not that needed, sufficient...!
123. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
pls stop reading to many Apple posts.
u are uncivalized.
u are more doomed and brainwashed than i am.
a wize advise to u please stop reading.
171. alien_x (Posts: 7; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
ROFL... I am sure everybody here felt that something is wrong with this moron :P
107. hulumanu (Posts: 11; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
there's an easy way to settle this.... get a 10 year old, put him a room with a sgs3, let him hold it and inspect it all he wants... take the same 10 year old, put him in a room with just an iphone.. let him inspect it all he wants. then put the 10 year old in a room with both phones and ask him to pick up the iphone and see how long it takes him to get it right.....
125. A-P-P-L-E (banned) (Posts: 45; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
SG3 are for geeks.
127. shuaibhere (Posts: 1986; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)
iphones for mentals......
133. MartinR (Posts: 53; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
Iphones are fior the SIMPLE minded!
112. monkeytown (Posts: 125; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
so...apple stole sony´s design, which copied the ipod?
samsung should really care about THEIR business
188. jroc74 (Posts: 6004; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
The iPod?
Check the years of the iPod models....and compare it to this design....
113. ahmed_ali_yossef2010 (Posts: 164; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
are you kidding this doesnot match at all
119. cliffordm81 (Posts: 3; Member since: 25 Jul 2012)
Every time I read the comments from A-P-P-L-E I feel less intelligent.. Anyway that aside, Apple is innovative but yes in Jobs thoughts it takes smart people to copy/steal an idea and build off of it which is what Apple has done. Many other manufacturers have done the same and have had successful feedback as well, maybe not as on such a large scale as Apple but hey this is how the world works.. Think outside the box or conform to mediocrity..
121. gallitoking (Posts: 4718; Member since: 17 May 2011)
wow Samsung cannot defend themselves and are bringing Sony to the mix.. Samsung defend your products.. Sony is a big boy then can do this if the wanted too.. because it only shows that you did copy. either form Apple or Sony.. so just pay up..
141. donfem (Posts: 646; Member since: 30 Mar 2011)
It's not about "big boy". The truth will always come out no matter who tries to cover up. As "innovative" as they think they are, isn't it funny that the innovation was actually not theirs?
149. gallitoking (Posts: 4718; Member since: 17 May 2011)
Samsung is being accused of copying... this only proves that Samsung is guilty.. they can make their 2 billion check to Apple or Sony...
159. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011)
no samusng is bringing in evidence showing that apple did not create the minimalistic design phones are today. samsung have also shown evidence of there own showing designs of a minimalistic phone with large screen and 1 button that predates the iphone..all this proves is that apple is not as original as they and many apple fans claim..it shouldnt matter where evidence comes from,if its evidence its evidence. its not like apple are not bringing outside evidence of there own
130. raniganj (Posts: 2; Member since: 23 Nov 2011)
So now it looks that we might see an iPhone prototype just like we saw the iPad prototype as Steve jobs had rejected many iPhone prototype
131. MartinR (Posts: 53; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
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132. MartinR (Posts: 53; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
IT is about ,like you can not sue somebody about design if you stole it yourselfs. So it is fair from Sammy to proof that with the concept from Sony.....


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A family trip to the zoo can be an exciting activity but deciding what to see first can be a chore. See how moms can prepare and keep their kids satisfied with healthy on the go snacks from Mott's!
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i can't wait for our trips to the zoo. we usually go by now but with everyone being sick, we haven't had the chance.
I have never taken my kids to the zoo.Wish we could afford to.
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Our zoo has 2 free days a year which is when we used to go but now dd loves it so much we have a zoo membership. Maybe your zoo does something similiar?
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This week's Music Monday goes to Wiz Khalifa for his song "Work Hard Play Hard" from his upcoming O.N.I.F.C. album. I like the unique flow Wiz uses on his songs and look forward to the upcoming album! – Harvey Soto
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This week's Music Monday goes to Wiz Khalifa for his song "Work Hard Play Hard" from his upcoming O.N.I.F.C. album. I like the unique flow Wiz uses on his songs and look forward to the upcoming album! – Harvey Soto
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Follow Keelan Dadd during the 2012 Mountain Dew Skateboarding team shoot, as he documents and captures everything that went down. From Paul Rodriguez's Training Facility to street spots around L.A., Keelan gives you exclusive access to the team.
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NAFTA led to illegal immigration issues in AZ
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Medical marijuana needs more research and an unbiased perspective
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Real water people are defenders of our rights, not bureaucrats
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Prop. 109 amounts to a legislative power grab
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2006 Gary Sheffield New York Yankees Game-Used Home Jersey (Steiner)
Starting Bid - $500.00, Sold For - $1,292.50
New York Yankees home jersey worn by nine-time All-Star outfielder Gary Sheffield in 2006. Graded a perfect A10 by MEARS. This jersey originates directly from Yankees-Steiner Collectibles, the official collectibles company of the New York Yankees, which exclusively markets all authentic game-used Yankees jerseys, and is accompanied by an LOA from the company attesting to its game-used status.The white-knit pinstripe jersey features the club's "NY" logo on the front and the number "11" on the reverse. All letters and numerals have been appliquéd in navy tackle twill. Located on the left front tail are a "Majestic Athletic" label, an adjacent "2006" year tag, and a flag tag bearing the size, "50." A Major League Baseball patch appears on the rear collar. The jersey is completely original, with no alterations, and displays light to moderate wear throughout. Gary Sheffield is one of greatest sluggers of the modern era and his 455 career home run total ranks thirty-first on the all-time list and ninth among active players. Sheffield joined the Yankees in 2004 and quickly proved his worth as a "Bronx Bomber." The perennial All-Star outfielder batted .290 with 36 home runs and 121 RBI in 2004 and followed that up with similar numbers in 2005 (.291, 34 home runs, and 123 RBI). Unfortunately, a wrist injury caused him to miss most of the 2006 season. Despite being limited to just thirty-nine games, Sheffield still managed to hit 6 home runs with 25 RBI while posting a .298 average. Graded A10 by MEARS (5 point base grade, plus 5 points for provenance). LOA from Dave Bushing & Troy Kinunen/MEARS and also from Yankees-Steiner Collectibles attesting to its authenticity and game-used provenance. All authentic game-used modern-era Yankee jerseys originate directly from Steiner. This is one of only two Gary Sheffield jerseys listed in the MEARS census (the other is a minor league jersey attributed to Sheffield). Reserve $500. Estimate (open). SOLD FOR $1,292.50
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Students: Obama loan relief plan good first step, more needed
Student activists say the president's executive order on the issue is not nearly enough to tackle the larger student debt crisis.
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On October 15th, New Haven joined the Occupy Movement with a kick-off march of 1,000 people on the New Haven Green.
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Millions are wearing purple Thursday to mark the second annual Spirit Day, when people put on the color purple to show support for LGBT youth.
College costs, public and private, continue to rise
If you're looking for a college education, plan to be in debt for a long, long time. The cost of schools is on the rise - again.
Spirit Day: Wear purple on Thursday to support LGBT youth
Spirit Day was organized in 2010 as a response to the LGBT youth who had taken their own lives following relentless anti-LGBT bullying. On Oct. 20, individuals, schools and organizations wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag.
A new student uprising in the works?
Two hundred at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst targeted the Bank of America. The bank is planning to raise fees it charges for use of debit cards.
Young Latinos keeping their eyes on the prize for immigration reform
A major topic discussed during the Take Back the American Dream conference here last week was immigrant rights and fighting for the DREAM Act.
Campaign for youth jobs kicks off in New Haven
Over 50 people gathered at the New Haven Peoples' Center for a "Youth Jobs Roundtable" to launch a campaign for good jobs for youth in New Haven.
Campaign for Youth Jobs kicks off in New Haven
High school students, leaders of student organizations, local politicians, community organizations and labor organizers put their heads together to launch a campaign for good youth jobs in New Haven.
LA joins the We are the 99 percent movement
On Oct 1 people in Los Angeles came together from all walks of life to join in solidarity with the Occupy Movement on Wall Street, calling on the banks to pay their fair share.


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Unlike many recent celebrated memoirs, this chronicle is notable for the trauma it does not contain: no major player herein is addicted or abused.
Instead, Salzman, whose 1991 book Iron & Silk detailed the two years he spent in China, lived a pretty average 1970s suburban adolescence in Ridgefield, Conn. He smoked a little dope in high school, worried that he'd never have sex and argued with his father and other adults about the length of his hair. A precocious kid, Salzman was preoccupied with finding the path to Enlightenment, which in his case took turns through martial arts, classical music and, eventually, Yale University. He never hated his parents or even skipped school; his biggest flaw, he suggests, was nerdiness.
On the face of it, this might sound too good to be true—or at least too good to be interesting. But Salzman is a charming, self-effacing writer who, at 35, still maintains an acquaintance with the peculiar combination of arrogance and terror that comprises teenage angst. More unusual, he makes no apologies for trying to achieve, whether his goal is success as a kung fu master or a mail-room clerk. He even states baldly that he "loved college...loved the classes, loved the homework...loved the starchy food." Slackers might gag, but Salzman's story is refreshing in depicting the small triumphs of middle-class life and how even a gifted guy had to struggle. (Random House, $22)
by Ann Beattie
A middle-aged professor at a middlebrow New England college, Marshall Lockard teaches literature to kids whose tastes run to "old Time magazines and books of Garfield cartoons." His marriage to Sonja, a real-estate broker, has grown humdrum (she's having an affair); he has no friends ("there was every possibility he didn't love anyone," he reflects); and he has begun experiencing flashbacks to his childhood, which was dysfunctional before dysfunctional was cool. He feels disaffected, and who can blame him?
The problem with this, Beattie's fifth novel, is that her protagonist's ennui is contagious. Marshall's emotional distance permeates the story, making the characters seem hardly more real than the paper dolls Marshall once played with. When a colleague's alleged indiscretions with a student draw Marshall into a melodrama, it's hard to care.
Beattie, who spent four years (and one dumped first draft) on Another You, is as keen an observer of human foibles as ever. "There was something about his embarrassment about his protruding teeth," she writes, describing Marshall's accused colleague, "that made [Marshall] question whether the events were ... unambiguous." Her fans can only hope that in her next book—short stories, the medium she prefers—Beattie will spin her telling details into a more satisfying whole. (Knopf, $24)
by Virginia Morell
No family has lorded it over an entire field of science the way the Leakeys have dominated the study of humanity's earliest ancestors. From the mid-1930s, when a young, Cambridge-educated missionaries' son named Louis Leakey made his first important fossil discovery, until the literal present (his daughter-in-law Meave announced a major find just last month), the Leakeys, more than anyone, have explained to us how we got here from the planet of the apes.
In some ways, though, the science is the least captivating part of the Leakey saga. As Virginia Morell's irresistible family biography makes clear, the Leakeys are a cantankerous, egotistical clan. Louis himself was equal parts paleontologist, dilettante, tyrant and womanizer (he abandoned his first wife and two children for young archaeologist Mary Nicol and later fell in love with, among others, his proteges Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey).
He was passionate about science too, sometimes to great effect. His discovery of the early hominid Zinjanthropus was a milestone and instrumental in funding and organizing Goodall's and Fossey's primate research. He could also miss big, as when he tried for years to produce evidence of an early human presence in the Americas. In truth, Louis wasn't much of a scientist, but his ability to find fossils was unrivaled. So was his power to determine which scientists were allowed to excavate in Kenya and neighboring countries—a power he wielded spitefully sometimes.
Louis's influence was so great, in fact, that only another Leakey, his son Richard, could replace him. Morell describes the coups that brought about Richard's ascent, along with details of the feuds—professional, personal, political and familial—that have become the rule in human paleontology. Science isn't always pretty, but it sure can be entertaining. (Simon & Schuster, $30)
by Philip B. Kunhardt, Jr., Philip B. Kunhardt III and Peter W. Kunhardt
If hucksters had a patron saint, it would be PT. Barnum, a larger-than-life figure who, while broke, lectured on money-making, passed off a dead monkey as the "Fejee Mermaid" and had his obituary published before his death. Such bravado made Barnum perhaps the finest American practitioner of the art of self-promotion (sorry, Donald).
This richly detailed and captivating biography suggests that Barnum more or less invented show business, combining his instinct for spectacle with a mastery of publicity. At 16 he was swindling customers in his father's country store, tuning up for future successes exhibiting such hoaxes as the "161-year-old slave" (she was in her 70s), the incredible "Man-Monkey" (a dwarf) and Tom Thumb (a growth-stunted 4-year-old). His popularization of the circus was the crowning achievement in a life dedicated to entertainment, a precious commodity in Barnum's Civil War-dominated times.
Issued in conjunction with an upcoming Discovery Channel documentary, this biography is assembled with obvious affection for its subject. Insight into Barnum's drive is spotty, but the book's vivid charm derives from its more than 500 spooky Victorian-era photos and engravings. The great showman himself would have approved of its exultation of his legacy as a hustler who "came to embody an important part of the American spirit." (Knopf, $45)"
by Roderick Thorp
Meet Garrett Richard Lockman, the most terrifying fictional serial killer since Dr. Hannibal Lecter last cooked favas. Lockman is the psychopathic engine that drives this curious, fictionalized take on the still unresolved Green River killings of the 1980s.
During the course of eight years, Lockman, a manipulator who plays games with all around him, goes about his grisly pleasures. A petty thief and scam artist, he is a geek unable to date or even talk to women. He's the kind of guy who, without saying a word, can make everyone on an elevator uncomfortable. Lockman lures young prostitutes into his car, takes them to his basement and tortures them to death. He also slyly makes the authorities believe a policeman is the killer.
Veteran thriller author Thorp, who wrote Die Hard, never lets gore overwhelm the psychological terror. It is the mix of the mundane and the mad that gives River its rush. Lockman's sometime partner in crime, for instance, is a respectable engineer at Boeing, Martin Jones. In public, Jones mows his lawn and prunes his flowers, but inside he wears women's lingerie and hides clothing from his and Lock-man's kills in his bathroom.
Pitted against these demons is Seattle vice detective Phil Boudreau. He suspects Lockman almost from the beginning, but Lockman remains just out of legal reach. In the end, Boudreau must settle for situational ethics rather than the courtroom. Long after the scales of justice are balanced, though, readers will remember Lockman. Open a good Chianti when you read River. (Fawcett, $22)
>Mark Salzman
As a teenager, Mark Salzman studied kung fu hoping it would lead him to bravery, wisdom—and dates. Now 35, the Ridgefield, Conn., native is an accomplished martial artist, an amateur cellist and the author of four acclaimed books. But don't ask him how he achieved success. Says Salzman, who lives in Glendale, Calif., with his wife, documentary filmmaker Jessica Yu, 29, and their cats Fog and Smog: "The truth about me is that I always did everything backwards."
In Lost in Place's subtitle you call yourself absurd. Why?
For me this story is about the problem of identity Trying to be a martial arts master was about the farthest thing from my real personality. I've always been a verbal guy who enjoyed storytelling, but my interest in Zen led me to try to be silent. It was so uncomfortable.
Was it difficult for you to write so self-critically?
This was the perfect time for me to tell this story. I'm old enough that I can laugh at my adolescence but not old enough yet that I want to eradicate it entirely from my personal history.
Do your parents like the book?
Once I had a draft done, the first thing I did was give it to them. When they said that they had enjoyed it, I was relieved. If they had been upset by the book, I would have ditched it for now or thought carefully about how I might redo it. I couldn't live with a book that they felt badly about.
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Menlo Park Twin Cinema
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Did the Menlo Park lobby have a waterfall of some type in it?
( GCC Central Plaza in Yonkers did )
Saw the theater's opening day newspaper ad on www.fromscriptotdvd.com and it mentions "Beautiful gardens" with an illustration resembling a waterfall. The ad appears in the list of 70mm equipped theaters section on that site.
I use that site and read that some of the theaters I used to go to, such as those in Wayne and Paramus, used to have 70mm screens that have been chopped up into smaller 35mm screens.
Justin –
Even if the Rockaway 16 had 70mm it would do no good as there are no new films being made or presented in that process. Michael's articles about 70mm in New York are fascinatiing reading for anyone who grew up in this area.
Was Menlo Park running 70MM long before it did with "Star Wars" ???
Seems like it was such a wonderful theater in it's day based on all of the passionate comments posted.
In addition to Peter's recommendation of the American Widescreen Museum, I'd also like to recommend the "70mm in New York" article that Bill Kallay and I put together a couple of years ago.
The American Widescreen Museum is a great resource for a general history of 70mm (and other widescreen processes). But do also check out "70mm in New York" if you want to know which films played in 70mm and in which theatres in the greater New York City region (including North Jersey). The films that ran in 70mm at MENLO PARK are included.
By the way, those simultaneous engagements of "Star Wars" at MENLO PARK did not begin on the same date. The Screen #1 engagement began on May 25, 1977; the Screen #2 booking began on June 10, 1977. (Sorry, I do not at present have the closing dates.)
Wished the rockaway 16 had 70mm rather than the blurry 35mm.
35 millimeters :)
Seriously, 70mm offered a much larger film area than 35mm and looked stunning on a large screen. Go to www.widescreenmuseum.com and read up on it.
what was the difference between those two formats?
When we played INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM, we played it on both screens. Cinema 1 was in 70mm, while Cinema 2 was in 35mm.
When I was young, I remember reading the showtimes and already knew that the movie was playing on a lot of screens (e.g., Loews Wayne).
No. When the RKO Twin in Wayne first opened in the early 70s, several engagements were the same film on both sides, with start times every hour (or as running time permitted). I remember being confused as a kid by it, thinking that the movie they were showing was only an hour long :)
that's kinda weird since most movies nowadays can be played on two or three screens; was "Star Wars" the first movie to play on multiple screens because of its increasing popularity?
During a portion of the original '77 engagement, "Star Wars" played on both screens.
Which means that "Star Wars" played in plain old mono on one screen and another movie played on another with mono sound also. How many seats did each theater have after being twinned, and which one was larger, one or two?
Regarding the recent posts about sound systems…
Dolby Labs' records indicate Dolby Stereo was installed around February 1978. If this is correct then it would indicate the theatre did not have Dolby installed at the time of the twinning. It would also suggest that the original "Star Wars" did not play at Menlo Park in Dolby Stereo.
Menlo was twinned around 1976. Tha actual building was owned by Menlo Park Mall and General Cinema was renting. If I recall, the option of a new multiplex in the mall (twins were becoming unprofitable by the mid 80's) was offered to GC, but the company had already decided that it was pulling back on it's theater operations. There was no room to expand the old Menlo Cinema site. As an aside, Menlo was twinned after the GC theater at Route 9 and Ernston Road in Sayreville was twinned in late 1975. That theater was eventually torn down to make room for the Route 9 realignment. I worked at that theater a couple of times, notably during the first run showing of The Blues Brothers. Those of us who remember Menlo before it was twinned remember a 60' by 30' screen with great magnetic stereo sound on all of the "big pictures". A truly great house.
In the mid-1970s, probably around 1975. BTW, when the current multiplex opened in Menlo Park back in 1991, what made it different from the original theater which eventually closed down?
When was the theater twinned?
Menlo Park cinema had Dolby Stereo in Cinema 1 from the time it was twinned. Cinema two was a straight mono cinema using a Kelmar amplifier until being revamped in the 80's with Dolby optical stereo. Cinema 1 was also upgraded to run 70mm six track (magnetic) stereo, later THX. I worked there as a part time projectionist from 1975 until 1990.
What do you mean by "mostly a stereo version"?
Do you mean some reels were stereo and others were mono? Or do you mean the Menlo Park Cinema started with a print in one format and later in the year switched to a different type of print?
Did Menlo Park even have Dolby stereo as far back as 1977?
Mostly a stereo version, I believe. Theaters that were equipped with Dolby Stereo as well as the 70mm version played that version, while most theatres played a mono soundtrack. Therefore, the STEREO version played at the Menlo Park cinema. The MONO version had in fact more sound fx and more lines spoken by the star wars characters, especially aunt beru.
So which version of STAR WARS played here? The STEREO version or MONO version?
I read that the MONO version didn't sound as good but had more soundeffects and extra speaking parts for C3PO and the Stormtroopers?
This was without a doubt THE THEATRE to go to see all of the great movies. The architecture was very cool (perfect for seeing a James Bond movie). The waiting hall where many an art/photography show would be held. Very classy – I really miss the old place.
I wish they had one of these forums for Shopping malls – i'd love to relive memories of Menlo Park Mall and Woodbridge Shopping Center from when they first opened.
I worked at menlo from "Mahoghany" in Nov. 1975 until "Return of the Jedi" in the Fall of 1983. I did leave for a short time in mid-1978 to mid-1980 to work at different theaters, but that is another story. Mr. Rizzo was my boss ,and we had some great times together.
-6 weeks before "Star Wars" opened, we had a staff meeting to prepare for the summer. He thought that the film would last for about 6 weeks. I was the only person there who felt that this one was special. When he asked me how long I thought it would run, I said it would still be here until Halloween. That got a big laugh from everyone. I stuck my neck out and said it would break every record across the country, there were even more laughs. 7 weeks later, after we had just sold out for the 32nd show in a row, Mr. Rizzo took me aside and admitted I was right. He was a great guy, but never admitted being wrong. I was stunned. The real die hards on the staff worked from 10:30 am until 12:30 am every day from the end of May until well after Halloween. On Friday and Saturdays we also worked the midnight show, which got out around 2:45 am.
-I recall working about 7 weeks straight without a day off. Mr. Rizzo insisted I take off the next day. When the theater opened the next day, Mr. Rizzo was amazed that I was on line to see the first show. I loved that film. I volunteered to stay inside the auditorium for every show every day to watch for smokers and trouble makers. This gave me the opportunity to see "Star Wars" over 100 times that summer. By the end of its run on December 21st, I had become the Chief of Staff at Menlo. I still cherish all those days.