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Posted by Ilana Angel
I like Facebook. It keeps me connected to many people, and has allowed me to reconnect with some I never thought I would see again, due to distance and time. Not to mention the fact that I am addicted to my farm!
It was a very proud moment when my son invited me to be his Facebook friend. When his friends started to invite me to be their friends too, I about lost my mind. I was so happy they trusted me to be a part of their world.
My son has a ton of friends on Facebook, and most of them are kids I don't know. They go to his current school, his old school, his USY group, his camp friends, his friends friends. They spend a lot of time on there.
While I am my son's Facebook friend, and can see his page, I also have his password. I go into his account periodically to look around, and make sure everything is cool. I check messages and postings, by him and the other kids.
There are so many articles and news stories about bullying, and kids simply being mean to each other, it is my obligation to monitor his correspondence to ensure that not only my son, but his friends, are ok.
This weekend, a girl I do not know, sent a disturbing message to all the kids. She had invited them to join two Facebook groups, both of which were very mean spirited, and focused on banning gay marriage. The girl is 13 years old.
It makes me very sad because she is young, and I assume the feelings she has on the subject where taught to her by her parents. I am constantly shocked by people and how they perpetuate hate, when they have the power to show their kids a better way.
I support gay marriage. I support gay rights, in the same way I support human rights. There is no difference to me between gay or straight. We all deserve the same. That is what I believe, and what I teach my son.
I was not sure what to do. Do I tell my son to "un-friend" her on Facebook? Does that not make me intolerant, just like her? It was the first time that I was torn about having too much information, and wondered if I should not have checked his messages.
In the end, my son handled it. He and his friends said they thought she was wrong and they ignored her request. They don't agree with her and if anything, they think she is an idiot and feel sorry for her, which makes me sad for her.
My son is smart and responsible. While he knows a ton of people, his core group of friends are really wonderful. I love them, and equally as important, I trust them, and want to believe that will always be the case.
I don't want to feel so comfortable and secure in the knowledge that they are great kids, that I get lazy, and miss signs of things I should be seeing. I am blessed we are close and talk, but I don't want to be naïve.
We need to trust, but still question. I am blessed that my son is open with me and shares parts of his life that I don't see. I am also nervous because he is 14, and will be in high school in the fall. I imagine the most difficult time is yet to come.
I will keep my eyes and ears open. I must watch over him so he feels safe and respected, without forcing him to pull away because he feels smothered. The next few years will require extra prayers and strength. Made easier I hope, by my keeping the faith.
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February 13, 2010 | 10:30 am
Posted by Ilana Angel
As I watched the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, I was overcome with pride that I am a Canadian. For a moment, it made me wish my strategically placed tattoo of the Canadian Flag were in a place where everyone could see it.
I moved to Canada when I was 3 years old. My father worked for the NCR Company and with each promotion, throughout his 30 year career, we moved to a new city. I have lived in:
Regina, Saskatchewan
Langley, British Columbia
Toronto, Ontario, and
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
I love Canada. I love butter tarts, ketchup flavored potato chips, Red Rose tea, and gravy on my french fries. I am happy that my son is also a Canadian citizen. Even after 18 years in Los Angeles, Canada is my home, and always will be.
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command
With glowing hearts we see thee rise
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada
we stand on guard for thee
God keep our land, glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee
I am thrilled that the world is getting a chance to see how great Canada is, how wonderful her people are, and the beauty of Vancouver and the surrounding areas.
Good luck to all the athletes. May God keep you safe, and my prayers and support to the Olympic team of Georgia.
To all those competing, take a deep breath, give it your all, savor the moment, and keep the faith!
February 12, 2010 | 4:54 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
I have decided to no longer watch Millionaire Matchmaker. I simply cannot watch it without getting annoyed. My dilemma, is that I have gotten so many emails from my regular readers asking me to not give up, and blog about it one more time.
I love you my darlings, and I respect that you spend time reading my blog. The truth is, I just tried to watch this week's episode, and lasted about 2 minutes, before I wanted to throw something at the television.
When Patti Stanger dismissed a wedding planner, because she had never done a "celebrity" wedding, it was over. I do not understand why this show is still on television, why people watch it, or why she thinks she is a celebrity.
As I was trying to stop my eyes from burning, I realized that I know who the perfect client is for Patti Stanger and her team. They simply must set up Lori Gottlieb!
If Patti Stanger can find someone to marry Lori Gottlieb, I will not only watch her show, but I will let everyone know it is the greatest show ever! If she can find a match, who has also read Ms. Gottlieb's book, she will be the greatest matchmaker to have ever walked the face of the earth.
I think Patti and Lori should hang out. They have so much in common, they could be BFF's. To those who wrote to ask that I blog one more time about the train wreck that is Millionaire Matchmaker, forgive me. I just can't do it. I really tried. In the end, it turns out that even I have my reality television limits.
Shabbat Shalom. Have a wonderful weekend, and to anyone who celebrate Valentine's Day, enjoy. To those searching for love, buy yourself some flowers and get a box of chocolates. Next year we will all be in love, if we just keep the faith.
February 11, 2010 | 9:28 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
I love television and the movies. I am not ashamed to admit that I read People, US Weekly, and many of the other entertainment based gossip magazines. I like the pictures, and find the fodder entertaining. Do you ever think about celebrities, and wonder what kind of friend they are?
For a long time I have felt that if George Clooney were to ever meet me, he would immediately profess his undying love, meet with a Rabbi to begin the conversion process, go ring shopping, and we would be married and live happily ever after, for as long as we both shall live.
I was having a discussion with friends about Jews marrying Jews. We were talking about how many Jewish men marry outside their faith, and someone said they thought women do it more often. I mentioned that I personally knew more men than women, who chose to have an interfaith marriage.
Someone then used Scarlett Johansson as an example of a Jewish woman marrying outside her faith. I was surprised. Not that Scarlett married someone who was not Jewish, but that she was Jewish at all. I was the only person there, who did not know that Scarlett was Jewish.
I went online to see for myself, and there it was, her mother comes from a Jewish family in the Bronx. I read up on her and it turns out that she is quite interesting, and a great role model for women. I'm willing to bet she is loyal, and wouldn't advise her friends to settle for "Mr. Good Enough".
She has a career that consists of both hits and misses. She transitioned from being a child actor, into adult roles, very successfully. I do not know her, but I think I would really like her. She seems great, and I'm happy for her and her successes, both professionally and personally.
I would like to go out for drinks with Scarlett Johansson. Actually, Scarlett and Sarah Silverman. I think that would be a fun night. I told my son about my made-up night out with the girls, and he said I should also invite Natalie Portman, so we would have a full table of "4 hot Jewish chicks."
For every one really bad, stereotyped Jewish woman, (Patti Stanger), there are fabulous Jewish women like Scarlett, Natalie and Sarah to be fabulous role models. I hope that my son will one day meet a wonderful, smart, and funny Jewish woman to share his life with.
While I'm waiting for that to happen, I am going to work on getting these three ladies together for a drink. If I can get one, it will create a domino effect and they will all join in. So, Scarlett, call me. I will be standing by, waiting for the call, and keeping the faith.
February 11, 2010 | 1:10 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
I love Valentine's Day. I love Cupid and the idea that he can shoot an arrow, and create love where it never existed. As a child, with the last name Angel, I got Cupid themed gifts all the time. I loved the little fellow, and hoped that one day he would get me straight through the heart.
I have friends, both single and married, who loathe Valentine's Day. They think it's over commercialized, and resent that they are forced to show love on this particular day. I can appreciate there is a lot of pressure to have the day be special. What is really interesting, is to see the day through the eyes of my 14 year old son, and his friends.
They are going to a Valentine's Day party this weekend, and are talking about who will be asked to be a Valentine. It's sweet, but you can sense the underlying pressure. It's the beginning of the end for these kids. Over the next year they will be sucked into the chaos that is love, and there will be no turning back.
One of my son's friends just broke up with his girlfriend. They are 14 years old. The pain on this boys face is palpable. We chat on Facebook everyday, and it's crushing to see how sad he is. Sidebar: I am so proud that my son and his buddies are my Facebook friends. A lot of moms don't make the Facebook cut!
To hear this boy speak of how heartbroken he is, is sad and fascinating. He is convinced that he will never feel this bad, ever again. I want to hug him and explain that it will be okay, and at the same time it's difficult to not laugh. The poor guy has no idea. This is nothing my dear, sweet boy. Just wait!
I was thinking about how hard it is to have a broken heart when you are young. You cannot imagine that you will ever feel better, or will ever love anyone the same way. You panic, and try to figure out ways to get them back. There is a naïve quality to being young and in love.
Who am I kidding? Those feelings are the same whether you are 14 or 44. When my son's pal talked about how he was feeling, he used the same words I have used as an adult. Love is the greatest feeling in the world, and at the same time, the most horrible feeling ever.
For Valentine's Day this year I will be with my son and his heartbroken friend. We are going out for sushi and a movie. It will be a great day, and I will be with two fabulous young men. It will be my job to listen, be supportive, and keep the idea of love alive for these kids.
As parents, we want to share our experiences, and give our children realistic expectations. We want their lives to be better, to take away their pain and heartache, so they have nothing but happiness. We can do that in a lot of areas, but sadly love is not one of them.
Love can be divine, delicious and grand. Sometimes it is bitter, vicious and crushing. We say the most wonderful things to the people we love, and at the same time, we hurt the ones we love more than anyone else. There are no boundaries to the heights, or depths, that love can take us.
I am going into the Valentine's Day weekend with hope. Hope that Cupid will find me. Hope that my son will be brave enough to love and be loved. Hope that his friend will recover quickly from his broken heart. Hope that when I find love, through the good and bad, I will keep the faith.
February 9, 2010 | 4:28 am
Posted by Ilana Angel
Last night I watched The Bachelor on ABC. The fact that people are brave enough to go on television and search for love is fascinating to me. By fascinating, of course I mean it's a train wreck, and I can't get enough.
For every 15 people on this show, maybe 3 are actually looking for love, not fame. The search for those three people is worth all the time we invest watching. The end of the season is fast approaching, and I can't wait.
We are down to the last four women. Ali, the mean girl. Tenley, the divorced Disney princess. Gia, the gorgeous model. And Vienna, the eloping, money stealing, posing naked, can't drive, has a weird relationship with her dad, soldier disrespecting, Florida swamp girl. (My favorite.)
We start off in NYC with Gia. She is really pretty. So good looking, that you almost forget how annoying her voice and laugh are. Almost. She talks about her insecurities, which makes her more beautiful. One would imagine a girl who looks like this, must be so secure. In the end, she is just a girl, and quite endearing.
She takes Jake on a boat ride around Manhattan. They seem awkward to me. I think he is into how she looks, but there is not a lot of substance. She might be a little too trophy, and not enough wife. There would not be a lot of deep conversations, but there may be a table flip or two. I just don't feel it, and think Gia has another broken heart in her future.
Of all the parents we meet, Gia's mom is the one I like the most. I love how much she loves her kids. She would be a great mother-in-law. Plus, you'd get summers on the Jersey Shore, and we all know that is fabulous.
If he picks her, it will be like Harrison Ford and Melanie Griffith in Working Girl. It could work. In the same way that blueberries go in a bagel, or mayo on a corned beef sandwich. It's weird, but some people like it.
We are now in Massachusetts with Ali. I'm not a fan of this girl, which is a change. She was my top pick early on. By not a fan, of course I mean I want this chick to be gone. Jake looks at her differently than he looks at the others. I think of all the girls, he loves her the most. That's too bad because she is evil.
Ali takes Jake for a tour of her dead grandmother's house. It sounds disturbing, but was actually quite romantic and sweet. They then go to her mom's house for dinner. No real connection between Jake and Ali's family.
When he is talking to her mom, he does not ask for her daughter's hand in marriage, but talks about how he would want to know how she felt. She gives him her blessing. Then Ali tells him that if he asked her to marry him right then, she would say yes. She does not care about Jake. She is all about being on television. I want her gone.
Off we go to Oregon to meet Tenley and her family. They meet in the park, and go for a walk. Tenley tells Jake she hates to talk about her ex. Really? She does not stop talking about her ex-husband for the entire visit. Not only does she not stop talking about it, neither does her family.
I'm so over this chick. She is going to do a dance for Jake and mentions 3 times that her ex-husband never cared about her dancing. How many times do you think they all refer to her Ex? A total of 16 times. Obviously they don't like talking about him.
When Jake is talking about the dance, he calls it a "lyrical routine". Really? Clearly Jake watches So You Think You Can Dance. Love it. Now we see Tenley's dad and Jake having a private chat.
The dad admits that they've watched The Bachelor in the past. Cute. Then Jake does it. He asks Tenley's dad for her hand in marriage. The dad gives it. It's the only parent he asks for permission to get married from. Interesting.
We are now in Florida with Vienna. They have the easiest vibe, but they make out the least. They go on a boat ride through the swamp and have a good talk. They then head home for dinner. Vienna has an almost uncomfortable closeness with her dad. She is having a private chat with her dad, and tells him she loves Jake.
Vienna's dad takes Jake out to the shed for a talk. He lets Jake know she is to be treated like a princess. I swear they were playing the music from Deliverance in the background. Maybe it was my imagination. Jake does not ask for his blessing in terms of asking for her hand in marriage.
They are making out in a bedroom when the dad barges in. He tells them to keep 12 inches between them. She tells him she needs a few more minutes, and he tells her he will be right outside, and leaves the door ajar.
Come on now Daddy. She's been married, and posed naked for a calendar. She can be alone in a bedroom, for a minute, with the cameras rolling.
We are back in Los Angeles and the rose ceremony is coming up. There is a knock at Jake's door and it's Ali, the evil witch. She is crying and whining, and says that if she stays she will lose her job. Sound familiar Ed? I'm not buying this for one minute.
We now watch 15 of the most passive aggressive minutes in television history. She is trying to get him to tell her she will be the one, and he won't do it. If it were me going to ask a man to beg me to stay, I would probably brush my hair and wear something cute. That's just me.
She tells him she can't decide what to do, and will let him know at the rose ceremony. She leaves in tears after lingering in the doorway, incase he starts pleading for her to not go. Instead he tells her that whatever she decides is ok with him.
She leaves and collapses in the hallway crying. Really? Did she forget her room key? It is so dramatic and fake. This chick is a loon and she is playing games. Your 15 minutes are up Ali. Bye Bye.
Chris Harrison is talking to Jake about Ali needing to leave. Jake admits that he is falling in love with more than one girl, and he does not want the pressure of telling her to stay, when he is not sure she is the one he wants to marry. The girls all come in, and Ali tells Chris she wants to talk to him. Cue the soap opera music!
Now Ali is sitting with Jake. She is wearing a dress that does not fit, and shoes she cannot walk in. She looks miserable and her whining voice is annoying. She is crying, wiping snot all over and hands, and then putting her hands all over Jake. She is once again playing games in terms of getting Jake to beg her to stay.
Jake tells her that he does not want her to go. She talks a lot about the other three girls, but never talks about her job. Never says it's her dream job, that she is up for a promotion, or that she even loves the job. She does say that she loves him though.
She wants a guarantee. She is imploding as we watch. Derailing herself, and it's fantastic. My dreams have come true. Ding, Dong the witch is dead! Ali has decided to leave and go back to her job. He tells her she was not on the line tonight, but she sticks with her plan, and decides to go. Blah. Blah. Blah. Get out!
She is crying as she gets in the limo, and says she thinks maybe she made a mistake. She cannot believe what she has done. Jake is fake crying and trying really hard to force a tear that simply won't come. He finally gives up, and wipes his eyes as if he were really crying. It is so entertaining I can hardly stand it.
For the first time in Bachelor history, there is no rose ceremony! Gia, Tenley and Vienna are the final three. When Chris tells them Ali has left, they all smile. No looks of shock or sadness. Just a smile that translates into big sighs of relief. Jake caught a break when Ali left on her own. One less chick to dump.
Next week we go to St. Lucia for three dates, and three fantasy suite opportunities. As we are getting a sneak peak, they show Jake in his room answering the phone, and it's Ali. Sheeeeee's Baaaaaaack!
If he lets her come back I'm going to be pissed. You get one shot sister, and you blew it. Get lost. We have the St. Lucia trip, the Women Tell All Special, and then the finale. Hard to believe there are only three weeks left.
If Ali is still in the running I'm going to boycott. Do you hear me Mike Fleiss? I'm not kidding. I will boycott your show and not watch it. I'm serious. It's Ali or me.
Important to note that by not watching it, of course I mean that I will not stop watching it, but rather will watch it with a bad attitude. I'm all business Mike.
This show never gets old, and I cannot wait to see what happens. I am delighted to say that I have been invited to the taping of the Women Tell All Special next week. I predict the final two will be Vienna and Tenley.
I watch this show season after season hoping for another Trista and Ryan. March 8th will be the wedding of Jason and Molly. They took an unconventional route, but found their fairytale.
Maybe Jake will be the next one to find love. All it will take from this point on, is not getting sucked into the darkness by Ali, great editing, and the ability to keep the faith.
February 8, 2010 | 1:15 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
I wrote a blog last week about a book written by Ms. Gottlieb. She says women should be settling for Mr. Good Enough, instead of holding out for Mr. Right. I got a lot of emails telling me I misunderstood the message, and needed to read the book to be able to properly speak about it. Well my darlings, I read large sections of the book this weekend and I want to say, clearly and with complete conviction: this book is ridiculous.
First of all, I want to point out that if you order the book on Amazon.com, the first review is by a gentleman named Evan. Important to note that he is Ms. Gottlieb's dating coach and has a vested interest in sales of the book. He also wrote me at The Jewish Journal, to tell me I was unfairly judging a great book. I think for him to write anything about this book, without saying who he is upfront, is unethical.
This book makes no sense to me. I think it gives mixed messages and encourages women to settle for something less than what we have always thought we wanted. Why do we need to settle? I am 43, single and searching. The only thing I will not budge on, in terms of finding a partner, is religion. I want to marry a Jew, and other than that, I am open. I have written several times that I am smart enough to know that the man of my dreams may come in a package that I am not expecting.
As for women holding out for a certain height, weight, or eye color, that implies that we would not give a man a chance because his eyes were brown, not blue. That is offensive to me. Ms. Gottlieb's book is written with the assumption that women are stupid. This is a woman who dumped a man because his name was Sheldon. Why would we listen to dating advice from someone so shallow?
Evan wrote me on my blog to tell me that Ms. Gottlieb never told anyone to settle, and that the publisher made her use the word "settling". In the Huffington Post, Ms. Gottlieb herself writes: " I suggest settling specifically for women in their thirties who don't want to be alone for the rest of their lives."
Perhaps Evan contributed to the book, but never actually read it himself. He spends a lot of time defending a book that makes no sense. No matter how you try to explain the book, the bottom line is that Ms. Gottlieb tells us that women, who are not willing to settle, will be alone. She is alone and in her 40's, so how great of a dating coach in Evan?
You are alone Ms. Gottlieb. If your book has truth to it, why have you not settled for Mr. Good Enough, and having a healthy relationship right now? Dating is hard. The older you get, the harder it becomes in some areas, yet easier in others. You seem to be buying into your own rhetoric, and there has been so much press and success around the book, that even if you were willing to admit that some of it was silly, there is nothing you can do now to take it back.
Bella DePaulo wrote a book called "Singles Out". (I have not read this book.) She wrote an email to Ms. Gottlieb questioning the validity of her article in The Atlantic, and Ms. Gottlieb responded with an article in the Huffington Post. She writes to Ms. DePaulo: "If your definition of a fulfilling life is one that consists of three cats and physical contact only with uncommitted partners or the masseuse at Burke Williams, then put down the Atlantic and go stock up on kitty litter." Ouch.
Ms. Gottlieb sounds a little angry and bitter. She is not married, has no real prospect to get married any time soon, and she has decided that because she is miserable, every other woman who wants to get married and is not, must be miserable too. At the core of her book, she is giving the message that it's better to get married to anyone, than to not get married at all.
There are some things in the book that have value, but they are hidden under all the silly things. I invite Ms. Gottlieb to be interviewed for my blog. Let's have lunch Lori. If I am wrong, and have judged your book unfairly, I will be the first to admit it, and I will write on my blog saying so. Perhaps we can learn something from each other.
In my humble opinion, I think perhaps the key to you finding love, and getting married, is to stop settling, and focus your energy on keeping the faith.
February 7, 2010 | 12:06 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
Even if you don't like football, today is a great day. The Super Bowl is a game that is worth watching. It is a day that is full of the American dream and people around the world watch, and live a little piece of the dream along with us. You become invested even if you don't follow the regular season.
I love the video packages they do on the players, showing their personal journey to the Super Bowl. I am not ashamed to say that those videos make me cry. When they talk about how they struggled to get there, I feel for them and want to see them win.
By the time I've seen a few of the video packages, I'm torn over who I want to win because I see how important it is to all of them, regardless of the team they are on. This is not just a game for the men who play. It is a lifetime of chasing the holy grail. I am not a hardcore football fan, but I have decided I am supporting the New Orleans Saints.
The one bad thing about New Orleans winning the Super Bowl, is that we will have to listen to the Kardashian family talk about it like they were somehow responsible for the win. They will figure out a way to make it about them. It's almost enough to make me go with the Colts.
I have the romanticized view that if the Saints can win the Super Bowl, New Orleans can overcome anything. This is a city that has earned the right to take center stage for an event that is full of joy not pain. The Saints carry the weight of their city, and each of the residents, on their shoulders as they enter the stadium, and I hope they win.
I love it that Peyton Manning is the Quarterback for the Colts, but is from New Orleans. I love it that Archie Manning, his dad, was the Quarterback for the Saints back in the day. I love it that even though the Saints have never won the Super Bowl, the city has never abandoned their team.
There must be a little piece of Peyton that is torn today. He is a Colt and his job is to help them win the championship. He has worked hard and deserves to be there with his team. His heart however, belongs to the city of New Orleans, and a part of him must want them to be victorious.
If the Saints win, it will be a story that we will all remember. Men will tell their sons about the year the Saints finally won the Super Bowl. It will be a story of redemption and faith, hope and promise. They will win for a city that has stood by them for years, with no glory.
If I were brave, I would gather up my single girlfriends, go to a sports bar, and watch the game surrounded by men in their team jerseys and have a field day looking at all the eye candy. In the end, I'm not that brave and will watch at home.
It is a great day for football and for the country. It sounds so grand and over the top, but it's true. The world's eyes are on upon our nation today as they all watch a battle which will determine the ultimate champions. It is exciting and inspiring.
Enjoy the game, the commercials and the food. To the Indianapolis Colts I wish you the best and congratulate you on making it to the end. To the city of New Orleans and their beloved Saints, I hope you win. It is your time. Be strong, stay focused to very last second and keep the faith.
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On their recently released sophomore album, Images Du Futur, Montréal's Suuns pick up where they left off on 2010's Zeroes QC. Which is to say with frenzied, fuzzed-out anthems that owe as much to shoegaze and Krautrock as Detroit house music and are in equal turns unsettling and exhilarating. This Tuesday, September 10, Suuns play the Monkey House in Winooski with Helado Negro.


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Gaiam TV Documentary Explores The Role Of Music In Nelson Mandela's Remarkable Life
The one hour and 20 minute long film received five stars on Gaiam's review system, and features the musical works of a wide variety of artists who have been inspired by is quoted in the film saying, "Artists reach areas far beyond the reach of politicians.
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'American Psycho' musical looks like a bloody hit
In this Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 file photo British actor Matt Smith poses for the photographers as he arrives for a reception at Buckingham Palace, in central London.
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File this one under "now we've heard everything:" Parents are naming their babies Cheese at a rapidly growing rate.
Traders Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Nike
Nike was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Wednesday. Investors acquired 10,365 put options on the company, AnalystRatingsNetwork reports.
Grounded Aerial to Bring Emotionally Charged Choreography Amplified...
Artistic Director Karen A. Fuhrman announced today that GROUNDED AERIAL, a visceral aerial Dance Company , will present EMOTIONALLY CHARGED CHOREOGRAPHY AMPLIFIED INTO THE AIR on Saturday, January 25th at 8pm at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts .
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If you missed out on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Green Monday, you can still score with Free Shipping Day on December 18th, 2013.
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Even the biggest Scrooges won't be able to say "Bah, Humbug!" at this adorable line of Grumpy Cat plushes.
Foreman qualifies for Foot Locker nationals
Kathryn Foreman of Landmark Christian School has qualified for compete in the Foot Locker Cross-Country Championships national meet Saturday in San Diego.
C-suite clash snags Men's Wearhouse bid for Jos. A. Bank
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers and Men's Wearhouse agree they should join forces. Both also agree it's worth taking on $1 billion or more in debt to create one of the largest U.S. clothing retailers.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Bill would make marijuana legal in NY
Marijuana in New York would be legalized under legislation submitted Wednesday by a state senator.
Facebook to join S&P 500 while Abercrombie downgrades
Facebook will join the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index, replacing technology supplier Teradyne Inc., while Abercrombie & Fitch is downgraded from the benchmark index.
Girls' coat recalled over strangulation risk
A clothing company is recalling 756 girls jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores in the U.S., saying drawstrings on the jackets pose a risk of strangulation.
Analysis: Some Cisco investors urge an exit from set-top box unit
Cisco Systems Inc Chief Executive John Chambers is facing growing pressure from investors to exit its television set-top box business, where revenue has been plummeting and profit margins trail the rest of the company.
US luxury market falters as the rich hold back
Just looking: Even the US$250,000-plus-a-year crowd are 'very restrained and feeling very uncertain about their personal prospects and the economy at large', said Pam Danziger, Unity Marketing president.
Suspected shoplifter jumps in pond, disappears
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has temporarily suspended its search for a suspected shoplifter who jumped into a pond outside University Mall and never resurfaced.
So what, then, was she doing with a brush, paints and a mural outline not long ago at the Jenkins Estate in Aloha? While she coaxed out whatever creative impulses that may have sat dormant within herself, Knapic was also socializing, relaxing and engaging in a team-building exercise with colleagues from Nike World Headquarters near Beaverton, where ... (more)
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Fitness gear gifts that won't wind up at the bottom of the closet
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Fifth & Pacific selling Lucky Brand for $225 million; will focus efforts on Kate Spade brand
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The first of many retail listings for the 7950 are up today thanks to the online distributer PROVANTAGE. Not much is known but the high retail price of $481.58. Time will tell if this is just the normal mark up for a pre-release item or if this is in fact retail. Ironically the picture they display is that of a ATI HD4850. The listed specs are as follows: HD 7950 3072MB DDR5 384BIT PCI Express DVI. Source: PROVANTAGE
Provantage is a very good retailer. I use them often. The price will come down when they are actually released. If someone wants to waste money and pre-order it's on them. Many websites will show a stock picture until an actual picture is available.
Im guessing that is a pretty inflated price for preorder. Not sure how much these are for sure, But I am betting around $400-$450 MSRP.
Yeah, they listed 7970's before the January 9th at an inflated price as well. I guess you're paying for the "special" order. heh.
Maybe its because I have never used them I try to stick with newegg and places I know have good service. If I catch something on sale from them then I will test the waters.
If you look at the Doninhamber performance of the 7950 overclocked vs. the 7970, assuming all of their numbers are correct, based on $450 and $550 price points for the two cards respectively, you're looking at a 15-18% better bang for your buck for the overclocked 7950 vs. a stock 7970. Stock you ask? 10-15%. If you're thinking HD 7900 series and you want more bang for your buck, 7950's for you. Not that we couldn't infer that the top-end card would demand more money for simply being the best, but it's nice to see the numbers back it up.
Umm, that's called false advertising, mmkay. A stock image would be something like "No Image Available" like most sensible sites
Provantage ... no good luck...overpriced and they don't hold stock an hardly anything... Special order means 3mo. back ordered. Last time I made an order that was "in stock" I canceled after 3mo of waiting. I am curious what an after release price looks like from other resellers.


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March 1, 2004 More than 550 people died and thousands were made homeless when an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale ripped through Al Houceima, Morocco on February 24. The quake razed buildings as far 10 miles away. Repeated aftershocks have continued to affect both the city itself and outlying villages in the surrounding mountains. MSF continues an emergency response that began several hours after the earthquake, when an assessment team arrived at the scene. A truck full of emergency provisions arrived the next morning. In the days since, MSF has distributed several thousand blankets and more than 400 tents for those made homeless by the earthquake, and has made several assessment visits to small, isolated communities in the region surrounding the city. |
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Why Manhattan Doesn't Get It
February 12, 2011 - 6:56am | by The Joy of CheeseLast Thursday night I taught a cheese and wine class pairing class at the 92nd St. Y, and it was wonderful in all the usual ways. The room was packed full with more than 30 people from a diverse range of ages. My collaborator, Beau Rapier, one of the managers at Uva Wines & Spirits, brought exceptional wines to match with the cheeses (the list is here), and the discussion was lively with thoughtful questions right from the outset. These classes typically run 90-105 minutes long but ours ran nearly two hours and fifteen minutes without anyone looking impatient or edgy. Afterward I was approached by a nice couple and asked, "so when will you open a store in this neighborhood."


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Note to Congress: Attend to the DeNaturalization of Terrorists
Once upon a time when America was America, the now-defunct INS (Immigration Naturalization Services) successfully set into motion the denaturalization process for immigrants who created acts of moral turpitude, which included lying on immigration applications. In 2000 the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a decision for a nationwide injunction on the INS and their ability to reopen naturalization cases and revoke citizenship through a district court, and I believe, a decision ultimately lying with the U.S. Attorney General. All throughout the Clinton years, the INS was under attack for scrutinizing naturalized citizens who perhaps were undesirable citizen. In 2005, INS was folded into the Department of Homeland Security the lack of scrutiny has prevailed since the injunction. Congress can correct these failures. They need to do it NOW. As Doug Ross noted, this is a man-caused disaster waiting to happen (but then, the inaction we see today is already a function of a man-made disaster).
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Belles eliminated from NCAA D2 Tournament by foe West Texas A&M
Wall to play Eastland on Monday
Angelo State won in the NCAA Regional Semi-Finals on Friday night in Canyon with a 3-2 win over Colorado School of Mines. The Belles will play against West Texas A&M on Saturday Night for the right to advance to the Elite Eight.
Ethan Morriss played football at Sonora High School and was one of the top athletes in the concho valley. He chose to play college football at West Texas A&M.
Here are the new game times and pairings for Saturday:
High School Football Playoff Update: Wall and Eastland will wait to play until Monday at 6pm in Brownwood.
Hawks to do battle with the Mavericks on Saturday
Del Rio advanced to the winners bracket of the Doug McCutchen Memorial Tournament with a 64-61 win over Water Valley on Thursday.
Lake View defeated Grape Creek 64-32 on Thursday in the Doug McCutchen Memorial Tournament.
West Texas A&M Men's Basketball Coach Rick Cooper has announced his retirement effective immediately.


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SourceForge Upgrade
I have upgraded the AgateLib project on SourceForge; this means that there have been several changes to the way SF handles the project. For most people the only thing that is relevant is that you need to change your Subversion repository to the following:
svn checkout svn://svn.code.sf.net/p/agate/code/trunk agate-code
In TortoiseSVN you do this by right clicking the root folder, and go to the TortoiseSVN -> Switch menu and enter svn://svn.code.sf.net/p/agate/code/ as the URL.
AgateLib Updates
Development on AgateLib has been slow over the past few years, but that does not mean the project is dead. For a long time, I have had several ambitious goals for the future of AgateLib development. This list of goals included things like the development of a GUI layer, the ability to load and render 3D objects, defining pixel and vertex shaders, developing a resource manager application for data-driven content loading, support for Xbox 360 and the GP2X, multi-language support, automatic distribution packaging, and a few other things.
Spammers have been hitting the website fairly hard lately, so I have installed some new spam controls. As always with spam control, they might block legitimate posts. If you are having trouble making legitimate posts, either send me a private message on the site or drop me an email at admin at agatelib dot org.
Shaders and Framebuffers
Well, HLSL is no longer supported. At least, writing your own custom HLSL shaders isn't supported. The reason is it is too difficult to create an API that can be supported by OpenGL as well as Direct3D, especially considering the miserable support for OpenGL 3 outside of nVidia and ATI on Windows and Linux. Instead, shader support has been redesigned to use built-in shaders, which may or may not be implemented with fixed functionality. This allows for OpenGL and Direct3D to have the same level of support in AgateLib, and also cleans up considerably AgateLib internals.
HLSL support and goodbye to MDX.
I have merged the branch where development on AgateSDX was occuring, which eliminates the dependency on the deprecated and annoying Managed DirectX 1.1 library. Now DirectX support is obtained through SlimDX, which is actively supported by the community. Also, this merge brings support for vertex buffers and shaders, so it's possible to do 3D drawing with AgateLib. Shaders also work with the 2D drawing capabilities with AgateLib, so you can use them to create interesting effects for your existing 2D projects.
Project management / issue tracking added to agatelib.org
I have installed Drupal 6's project module. It's a development snapshot, and still not quite ready for public consumption, so it is a little rough around the edges in places. It should be sufficient for issue tracking and feature requests, however. I have created three projects:
- AgateLib - The AgateLib.dll library and its drivers
- AgateLib.org Website - The agatelib.org website
- Ball: Buster.NET - Ball: Buster
To submit issues to any of these projects, go to the project page, and the issues block will appear on the left side. Search for issues to check and make sure your issue isn't a duplicate, and then there will be a link to create a new issue if you don't find a duplicate. You can also do this by clicking the "create content" content link in the navigation block, and then choose "issue."
New Text Layout Engine
I have merged into the trunk the fonts branch where I was developing a new text layout engine. This provides an overload to FontSurface.DrawText which takes arguments like (string formatString, params object[] args), in a manner similar to string.Format, Console.WriteLine, or Debug.Print. This adds some special AgateLib specific features like being able to do:
- Surface swordIcon;
- FontSurface font;
- font.DrawText(0,0,"You found {0}Excalibur!", swordIcon);
AgateLib 0.3.1
This version removed features deprecated in 0.3.0, and adds a ZipFileProvider class. Online documentation is available here.
New Theme
I've created a new theme for the website. There are a few issues in a few browsers but it all seems to work rather well in FireFox, Safari and Chrome. Drop down menus don't work at all in Internet Explorer (big surprise), and the highlighting of dropdown menus in Opera doesn't work right. If anyone has any suggestions on how to fix that, they are welcome. Also any other comments, positive or negative, are welcome.
AgateLib 0.3.0
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What in the seven bloody hells...
What? What?!!!
I had no idea what these are so I bought 3
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Overpriced note board for the college dorm doors.
I don't understand.
w00t! Keeping it classy.
Does this come with Extenze?
Good night Woot!
This would be marvelously hilarious sans the five dollar shipping. I just want some gosh darn monkeys.
what in the holy crapola pile is it? NM i dont care.
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Im pretty sure...well positive I had a woot off in my dream last night. I shouldnt watch the computer this long again....
Perfect wedding/wedding shower gifts!!
Does it have wifi?
Hmmm this comes from woot.... Way to hold out, honey.
Get one for home and work! Is it HR approved?
Choking hazard???
Honey do,honey come and do me again. Think that was a Jimmy Buffett song.
Even after reading the description I have no idea what this is. It looks dumb though.
for real?
"WARNING! Choking Hazard for Children under 3" So for ages 4 and up then eh?
Oh man I'd get it but the $5 shipping kills it for me.
mommacomet wrote:Perfect wedding/wedding shower gifts!!
If only it wasn't for the $5 shipping.
I need this to tell my wife what she needs to do.
$.99 is cool. But $5 to ship it? Are you crazy? Ruins the deal
Must be time for me to make a Honey Do list
jking05 wrote:Im pretty sure...well positive I had a woot off in my dream last night. I shouldnt watch the computer this long again....
I hope you cleaned off afterwards?
This is the only thing I've purchased this wootoff. I'm a sucker for pin ups. If only I could have gotten the my order for the matching mouse pad came to completion.
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Utah is LOVING it...hmmm....
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Reportedly a neighbor of Harry Houdini while growing up in the Bronx, American actor
Edmond O'Brien
decided to emulate Houdini by becoming a magician himself. The demonstrative skills gleaned from this experience enabled O'Brien to move into acting while attending high school. After majoring in drama at Columbia University, he made his first Broadway appearance at age 21 in Daughters of Atrus. O'Brien's mature features and deep, commanding voice allowed him to play characters far older than himself, and it looked as though he was going to become one of Broadway's premiere character actors. Yet when he was signed for film work by RKO in 1939, the studio somehow thought he was potential leading man material -- perhaps as a result of his powerful stage performance as young Marc Antony in
Orson Welles
' modern dress version of Julius Caesar. As Gringoire the poet in
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
(1939), O'Brien was a bit callow and overemphatic, but he did manage to walk off with the heroine (
Maureen O'Hara
) at the end of the film. O'Brien's subsequent film roles weren't quite as substantial, though he was shown to excellent comic advantage in the
Moss Hart
all-serviceman play
Winged Victory
, in a role he repeated in the 1944 film version while simultaneously serving in World War II (he was billed as "Sergeant Edmond O'Brien"). Older and stockier when he returned to Hollywood after the war, O'Brien was able to secure meaty leading parts in such "films noir" as
The Killers
The Web
(1947) and
White Heat
(1949). In the classic melodrama
(1950), O'Brien enjoyed one of the great moments in "noir" history when, as a man dying of poison, he staggered into a police station at the start of the film and gasped "I want to report a murder...mine." As one of many top-rank stars of 1954's
The Barefoot Contessa
, O'Brien breathed so much credibility into the stock part of a Hollywood press agent that he won an Academy Award. On radio, the actor originated the title role in the long-running insurance-investigator series "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" in 1950. On TV, O'Brien played a Broadway star turned private eye in the 1959 syndicated weekly "Johnny Midnight," though the producers refused to cast him unless he went on a crash vegetarian diet. Plagued by sporadic illnesses throughout his life, O'Brien suffered a heart seizure in 1961 while on location in the Arabian desert to play the
Lowell Thomas
counterpart in
Lawrence of Arabia
, compelling the studio to replace him with
Arthur Kennedy
. O'Brien recovered sufficiently in 1962 to take the lead in a TV lawyer series, "Sam Benedict;" another TV stint took place three years later in "The Long Hot Summer." The actor's career prospered for the next decade, but by 1975 illness had begun to encroach upon his ability to perform; he didn't yet know it, but he was in the first stages of Alzheimer's Disease. Edmond O'Brien dropped out of sight completely during the next decade, suffering the ignominity of having his "death" reported by tabloids several times during this period. The real thing mercifully claimed the tragically enfeebled O'Brien in 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Dream No Evil
A disturbed woman slips over the edge into violent madness in this low-budget horror story. Grace (Brooke Mills) was abandoned by her parents as an infant, and grew up in an orphanage. As an adult, Grace is engaged to Patrick (Paul Prokop), a medical student, and she performs as a high-dive artist in a bizarre Christian revival show staged by Patrick's brother Jesse (Michael Pataki); Grace shares enough of Jesse's religious convictions to insist on abstaining from sex before marriage, though she struggles with her physical desires. The scars from Grace's unpleasant childhood cause her to drift in and out of a world of her own, and she wants to find closure by locating her long-lost father. While looking for her dad, Grace finds her way to a cheap hotel, where a pimp (Marc Lawrence) informs her that he knew her father, and that he died the night before. When Grace sees the dead body of her father (Edmond O'Brien) in the morgue, she snaps and imagines that the corpse has come to life. As Grace drifts deeper into her fantasy world, she goes on a spree of violence and lust fueled by the demons in her mind and the actions of her re-animated dad. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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99 and 44/100 Percent Dead
John Frankenheimer's bizarre, satirical gangster film is not for all tastes but has acquired a minor cult following. Elderly mobster Edmond O'Brien hires a hitman (Richard Harris) to eliminate his rival (Bradford Dillman) in a dystopic setting of not-quite reality. There are albino alligators, skillful chase scenes, and Chuck Connors as a one-handed psycho who can fit various deadly weapons on his stumpy arm. None of it makes much sense, and mainstream viewers may end up scratching their heads in bewilderment, but fans of more esoteric films should find it a lot of fun. It would likely have ended up as a big hit on the drive-in circuit if it hadn't been directed by Frankenheimer, from whom most people expect better. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
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Lucky Luciano
Director Francesco Rosi returns to his recurring theme of the connections between legal and illegal exercises of power in this sensationalized account of the infamous gangster Charles "Lucky" Luciano (Gian Maria Volonte). The film examines the life of Luciano after serving nine years of his 50-year sentence in the 1930s and 1940s, after which he was pardoned and deported to Italy. Once back in Italy, Luciano travels to Naples, where he finds himself under a continuous ten-year investigation by narcotics investigator Charles Siragusa (who plays himself). Rosi uses Luciano as a clinical study, questioning his legendary status and exploring the truth behind the legend. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
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Isn't It Shocking?
This curious made-for-TV movie stars Alan Alda as a police detective in a small New England town. The community's elderly are dying at an unusual rate, prompting Alda to investigate. He deduces that the old folks are being murdered, but can't find a motive (there are no robberies involved, and none of the victims have any enemies to speak of). The hunt for the killer becomes personal when Alda's best friend, police chief Lloyd Nolan, falls victim to the unknown assailant. With the help of his funky girlfriend Louise Lasser, Alda assembles the clues and arrives at a startling conclusion. Isn't it Shocking? is enhanced by the presence of several veteran character actors, including Ruth Gordon as a disheveled cat fancier. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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They Only Kill Their Masters
A small-town California sheriff attempts to uncover facts behind the killing of a pregnant woman by her Doberman pinscher. James Garner stars in this mystery with performances by June Allyson and Ann Rutherford among others. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
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The Streets of San Francisco: The Thirty-Year Pin
The premiere episode of Streets of San Francisco follows veteran SFPD detective lieutenant Mike Stone (Karl Malden) in his grim search for the killer of his old friend Officer Gus Charnovski (Edmond O'Brien), who was shot three days before his retirement after 30 years on the force. Stone's obsession takes a toll not only on his job performance, but also his relationship with his 28-year-old partner Steve Keller (Michael Douglas). Eileen Heckert contributes a poignant performance as Gus' widow Stella. Like all future episodes, this one is filmed completely on location, making good use of the tunnels then being constructed for the new San Francisco rapid-transit system. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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While on a missing persons case, a cop becomes entangled in a cover-up and is framed for murder. This film is also known as Man on the Move. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
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What's a Nice Girl Like You..?
In this comedy drama, an ingenious young woman from the Bronx impersonates a socialite so she can con a confused old man out of his money. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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The Intruders
The year is 1876. The place is Medalia, MN. With the Jesse James and Cole Younger gangs cutting a murderous swath through the land, the citizens of Medalia brace themselves against an outlaw invasion. Normally, the townsfolk could turn to their marshal, Sam Garrison (Don Murray), for salvation; but alas, it has been years since Sam has picked up a gun, and both his nerves and his trigger hand are gone. Made for television, The Intruders first aired November 10, 1970, on NBC, while most viewers were watching the vastly superior TV movie Tribes on ABC. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Love God?
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In this uneven comedy, Abner (Don Knotts) is the editor of a bird-watching magazine who is the victim of a hostile corporate takeover by Osborn Tremaine (Edmond O'Brien). When Abner returns from a bird-watching excursion to Brazil, he finds his publication has been purchased for the fourth-class mailing permit. Osborn turns the publication into a girlie magazine and puts his wife Elanor (Maureen Arthur) on the front cover. Still listed as an editor, Abner becomes The Love God as the public perceives him as a Hugh Hefner-like character, epitomizing the life of a swinging bachelor playboy. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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"If they move, kill 'em!" Beginning and ending with two of the bloodiest battles in screen history, Sam Peckinpah's classic revisionist Western ruthlessly takes apart the myths of the West. Released in the late '60s discord over Vietnam, in the wake of the controversial Bonnie and Clyde (1967) and the brutal "spaghetti westerns" of Sergio Leone, The Wild Bunch polarized critics and audiences over its ferocious bloodshed. One side hailed it as a classic appropriately pitched to the violence and nihilism of the times, while the other reviled it as depraved. After a failed payroll robbery, the outlaw Bunch, led by aging Pike Bishop (William Holden) and including Dutch (Ernest Borgnine), Angel (Jaime Sanchez), and Lyle and Tector Gorch (Warren Oates and Ben Johnson), heads for Mexico pursued by the gang of Pike's friend-turned-nemesis Deke Thornton (Robert Ryan). Ultimately caught between the corruption of railroad fat cat Harrigan (Albert Dekker) and federale general Mapache (Emilio Fernandez), and without a frontier for escape, the Bunch opts for a final Pyrrhic victory, striding purposefully to confront Mapache and avenge their friend Angel. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi
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River of Mystery
In this action drama, a diamond hunter and a revolutionary leader look for demolitions experts. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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Mission: Impossible: The Counterfeiter
The title character in this Mission: Impossible episode is Raymond Calder (Edmond O'Brien), the unscrupulous manufacturer of counterfeit drugs. Distressed that Calder has exploited the needs of the desperately ill, his former colleague Dr. McConnell (Noah Keen) conspires with the IMF agents to hoist Calder on his own petard. "The Counterfeiter" was one of several excellent episodes scripted by the team of William Read Woodfield and Allan Balter, working from a story by Lily Woodfield and Joseph Gantman. It was first telecast on February 4, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Outsider
The Outsider is a refreshingly cynical TV detective drama, starring master cynic Darren McGavin. McGavin plays David Ross, a John MacDonaldesque private eye who virtually lives in his beat-up car and who spends most of his time eluding creditors. An ex-convict, Ross is prohibited from carrying a gun, which means that he gets beaten up on an average of once every ten minutes. Ross is hired by a theatre manager who suspects a female employee of embezzlement; the employee winds up dead, and Ross winds up Suspect Number One. Capped with an twist ending right out of Mickey Spillane, The Outsider was an excellent intro for the weekly TV series which followed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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In this stylish crime drama, a smooth-talking insurance investigator looks into a bank robbery and ends up breaking up two famous gangs involved in a drug war. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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Charles (Louis Jourdan) is a writer who falls for Sandra (Senta Berger) in this routine spy story. Sandra talks the writer into helping her stop her husband from kidnapping a nuclear scientist and delivering him to the Chinese. (Edmond O'Brien) gives the standout performance in this otherwise forgettable film. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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Fantastic Voyage
Stephen Boyd heads a team of scientists sent on a bizarre experimental mission. Through a revolutionary and as-yet-untested process, the scientists and their special motorized vehicle are miniaturized, then injected into the blood stream of a near-death scientist (Jean del Val). Their mission is to relieve a blood clot caused by an assassination attempt. One member of the expedition is bent on sabotage so that the scientist's secrets will die with him. Another member is Raquel Welch, seemingly along for the ride solely because of how she looks in a skintight diving suit. The film's Oscar-winning visual effects (by Art Cruickshank) chart the progress of the voyagers through the scientist's body, burrowing past deadly antibodies, chunks of tobacco residue in the lungs, and other such obstacles. Oscars also went to Jack Martin Smith and Dale Hennesy's art direction and Stuart A. Reiss and Walter M. Scott's set decoration. Fantastic Voyage was later spun off into a Saturday-morning cartoon series. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Doomsday Flight
In this made-for-TV movie, a deadly bomb is concealed aboard a passenger jet in a devious plan to blackmail the airline company. With the bomb threatening to go off any minute, the passengers and crew aboard the plane must search to find and dismantle the deadly device. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
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Carroll Baker, the Sharon Stone of the sixties, plays another classy-looking blonde with a sordid background in Sylvia. Millionaire Peter Lawford is about to marry the glamorous but secretive Sylvia (Baker). Before taking the plunge, he hires private eye George Maharis to do a background check on the girl. Whew, what he finds out! Apparently the only sin Sylvia doesn't commit is robbing parking meters, but we have no idea what might happen after the final fadeout. Shortly before it opened, Sylvia was the subject of several magazine articles, trumpeting the fact that Carroll Baker had conducted extensive interviews with real-life prostitutes in order to prepare herself for her role. This apparently left her no time to consult an acting coach. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The difficulties faced by drug addicts attempting to kick their habits provide the basis of this gritty, realistic drama that was filmed at a real rehab house in Santa Monica, California. The story centers on Zankie (Alex Cord), an ex-con who is having trouble following the strict rules of the house. Soon he finds himself involved in an affair with another inmate, an ex-hooker (Stella Stevens). She is only supposed to monitor and assist with his recovery, not get emotionally involved. When Zankie gets into a fight with another patient (Chuck Connors) both he and the girl leave the center. Soon after leaving, he begins looking for more drugs and dies of an overdose in a cheap hotel. The ex-hooker then returns to the rehab house to resume her own treatment. Synanon, the model for the rehab-house of this 1965 feature, was a large ex-addict-run (and ex-con-run) enterprise which expanded its operations steadily over the next decade. It was famous for its harsh "tough-love" policies and its high success rate and would have continued its high-profile role in the rehab industry except that it became embroiled in several scandals in the late 1970s, effectively closing its doors well before the Reagan era. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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A huge shipment of rifles are stolen in Texas sometime shortly following the close of the Civil War. It turns out the rifles are going to Apaches who are being recruited by a disgruntled Rebel officer (Edmond O'Brian) who wishes to resurrect the war. Richard Boone and company are sent to reclaim the rifles and apprehend the scheming thieves. ~ Rovi
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Gallegher V
Made for television, Gallegher was a recurring feature on
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. Roger Mobley played Gallegher, the adventurous 19th century cub reporter created by Richard Harding Davies, while Edmond O'Brien costarred as bombastic newspaper editor Crowley. The first three-part Gallegher adventure, telecast in early 1965, was later released overseas as a feature film. So too was the 3-part Further Adventures of Gallagher, which ran from September 26 through October 10, 1965. "The Big Swindle" was the second hour-long chapter in the
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Adapted by Rod Serling from the best-selling novel by Fletcher Knebel and Charles Waldo Bailey II, Seven Days in May was allegedly inspired by the far-right ramblings of one General Edwin Walker. Burt Lancaster plays General James M. Scott, who, convinced that liberal President Jordan Lyman (Fredric March) is soft on America's enemies, plots a military takeover of the United States. Every effort made by President Lyman to find concrete evidence of General Scott's scheme is scuttled by political protocol, human error and accidental death. Ultimately, Lyman must rely upon the man who first uncovered the plot: Colonel "Jiggs" Casey (Kirk Douglas). John Frankenheimer's terse direction and Ellsworth Fredericks' stark black and white photography enhance the "docudrama" feel of Seven Days in May. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Don Siegal directed this made-for-TV remake of the western drama Ride The Pink Horse, in which Robert Culp stars as Harry Pace, who has set out to avenge the violent death of a good friend. Pace's search leads him to New Orleans during the Mardi Gras celebration, where he meets a beautiful woman, Lois Seeger (Vera Miles). Pace's infatuation with Seeger leads him into a dangerous conflict with her husband, Arnie Seeger (Edmund O'Brien), a ruthless political power broker. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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The Longest Day is a mammoth, all-star re-creation of the D-Day invasion, personally orchestrated by Darryl F. Zanuck. Whenever possible, the original locations were utilized, and an all-star international cast impersonates the people involved, from high-ranking officials to ordinary GIs. Each actor speaks in his or her native language with subtitles translating for the benefit of the audience (alternate "takes" were made of each scene with the foreign actors speaking English, but these were seen only during the first network telecast of the film in 1972). The stars are listed alphabetically, with the exception of John Wayne, who as Lt. Colonel Vandervoort gets separate billing. Others in the huge cast include Eddie Albert, Jean-Louis Barrault, Richard Burton, Red Buttons, Sean Connery, Henry Fonda, Gert Frobe, Curt Jurgens, Peter Lawford, Robert Mitchum, Kenneth More, Edmond O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Jean Servais, Rod Steiger and Robert Wagner. Paul Anka, who wrote the film's title song, shows up as an Army private. Scenes include the Allies parachuting into Ste. Mere Englise, where the paratroopers were mowed down by German bullets; a real-life sequence wherein the German and Allied troops unwittingly march side by side in the dark of night; and a spectacular three-minute overhead shot of the troops fighting and dying in the streets of Quistreham. The last major black-and-white road-show attraction, The Longest Day made millions, enough to recoup some of the cost of 20th Century Fox's concurrently produced Cleopatra. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Browse our online galleries for examples of recent work from A&D Alumni, Faculty, Graduate and Undergraduate students. Click on any of the names in our faculty directory to view individual faculty biographies and galleries.
Work by Endi Poskovic is on display in the Pacific Rim International Print Exhibition at chambers241 Gallery in Christchurch, New Zealand from Nov. 20 - Dec. 7.
Stamps School Professor David Chung will present a lecture about his project on North Korea at the University of California Berkeley at 4pm on Friday, Dec. 6.
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It is really fun to experience everything as a baby discovers them. The little things become such big milestones. Like smiling and giggling and grasping a toy. This week was Logan's first Fourth of July. He also has been practicing rolling over.
He had a cute outfit for the occasion. He actually went through a record six outfits on the 4th of July. There were the pajamas he slept in that got dirty when he woke up so we put on a t-shirt morning outfit. Then there was the 4th of July outfit. Then we went swimming so he wore a swimsuit. Then he wore a t-shirt after we got out of the water. Then pajamas for bed. Whew! That is why babies have a lot of laundry.
Also this week, Logan has been practicing rolling from back to front. He kicks his feet and rolls to the left and then his left arm gets stuck and he can't pull it out! It's the cutest thing to watch him try over and over. He did it once but I wasn't home. I know he'll do it again soon! Also, maybe unrelated, his naps are stellar this week. All that rolling wears him out.
My parents came to town again. It was my dad's birthday and we went to dinner.
Mom loves to hold Logan except when he naps or plays on the floor.
Jeffrey and Logan before our swimming party.
And me and Logan after he went for a swim. He loved the water!
I also actually cooked a lot this week but will have to do another post about that. We made homemade pickles!
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Don't Underestimate Monsieur Morsi, Egypt's Surprisingly Forceful New President
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The June 24 election of Mohamed Morsi as the head of the Egyptian State raised more questions than it answered. For the first time in over half a century, a civilian was taking the reins of the country, promising a fresh start for the people.
However in Cairo and other capital cities around the world, people began to question the capacity of this somewhat dull politician - a perfect apparatchik of the Muslim Brotherhood - to bring about change.
The new president's powers remained unclear – for instance, how would he govern with the powerful institution that is the military? After a long year of political uncertainty and of economic collapse, the election did nothing to alleviate the Egyptian people's fears.
Two months later, however, Morsi has emerged as a leader, with a new sense of determination and authority that Egyptians are truly grateful for. By sacking General Tantawi on June 12 - the powerful Defense Minister who had led the country since Hosni Mubarak fell from power - and by stripping the military of the legislative powers that they had attributed to themselves in June, Morsi has really taken control.
Regional arbitrator
President Morsi has also multiplied his diplomatic initiatives. He has quickly demonstrated a clear willingness to restore a strong regional leadership, which had been lackluster for a long time, and to distance himself from a tight-knit group of allies, including the United States, an alliance that was notably strong under the Mubarak era. His first diplomatic visit was, predictably, Saudi Arabia, whose petrodollars are vital for Cairo.
However, like his contacts with Chinese officials, his participation in the Non-Aligned Movement summit, on August 30 in Tehran, confirmed that he is not ruling out any alliance, in order to place himself in a powerful position as regional arbitrator. (His strong words there against the Syrian regime, which he called "oppressive," was another sign of Morsi's decisiveness in his new role.)
A visit to Washington this month, should establish Egypt's grand return to diplomacy. His recent telephone conversation with French President François Hollande, shows that Paris is also closely following the changes in Cairo. But even with all his diplomatic and political efforts, Mohamed Morsi has a long way to go before all worries and concerns can be dispelled.
On the home front, the concentration of every lever of command - executive, legislative, even constituent - in the hands of the President could soon bring back an authoritarian regime, such as the one imposed in the past by the military. The Muslim Brotherhood's new regime would probably not give the Egyptian people the democratic freedom that were dreaming of on Tahrir Square during January and February 2012.
On the international scene, the most pressing points will be played out with neighboring Israel: Morsi has guaranteed to uphold Camp David peace accords but he needs to do good on his promise. Egypt's "renaissance" is a good thing, as long as it is both pragmatic and transparent.


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text: The three amigos and the perro (left to right) Harold, Bill, Mike, and Willis the dog, aka The past decade has been pretty unstable for the custom motorcycle scene. In the early 2000s, the long, low, $75,000 chunks of rolling billet with 420mm wide rear tires ruled the streets. But eventually the trend died out, the money dried up, the TV shows tailed off, and all those who jumped into the game trying to capitalize on a burgeoning industry were up a creek. Unfortunately, that is what happens with trends. In the middle of the decade, Harley's median age demographic was 45 years old. Four years later it crept up to about 48. And while it's true that the older generation have the time and money to enjoy a Harley, if the industry is to survive and progress it needs to focus on the younger generation. Harley knows this, hence the Dark Custom segment, the continual tweaking of the Sportster line, and why it's targeted the action sports scene (skateboarders, surfers, BMX and motocross riders, etc.). For the most part these are pretty much individual sports that don't require a lot of money to get into; you can do them anytime, anywhere, you don't need a group or team of people to participate, and most importantly these forms of self expression are about one thing: having fun. While Harley is doing its best to try and shift gears and recruit a younger audience, Biltwell out of Temecula, California, is making it a top priority. The name may ring a bell, that's because we've offered up its retro mini flake 3/4 helmets as prizes for our Letter of the Month winners in past issues. It's almost as if Biltwell has singlehandedly brought the 3/4 out of obscurity and resurrected the popularity of the '70s dome protector, as now every major helmet manufacturer is revamping and updating its 3/4-helmet line. Comprised of three friends, Bill "Billdozer" Bryant, Harold "McGoo" McGruther, and Mike "Mike D." Ellis (no relation-at least I don't think so) Biltwell is steeped within everything that comprises this younger generation. Harold and Bill have been heavily involved in the BMX scene for the past couple decades in just about every facet from parts manufacturing and event organization to creative content, and advertising/marketing. While Mike is the younger of the trio, his roots are in motocross and brings another important element to the group, a strong knowledge of digital media; i.e. web base development, online store creation/management, social networking, and article management development. Mini Flake and Mega Flake, Biltwell's 3/4 helmets have taken on a life of their own as artists and owners customizing them with pinstriping and graphics. Mini Flake and Mega Flake, Biltwell's 3/4 helmets have taken on a life of their own as art HOT BIKE and Street Chopper set up a motorcycle first-aid station at the Biltwell Bash campground so riders could HOT BIKE and Street Chopper set up a motorcycle first-aid station at the Biltwell Bash cam Together the three have helped progress the custom motorcycle seed to the younger masses through reasonably priced, cool, and functional parts, and grass roots events that are mysteriously reminiscent of the early days of the chopper scene. They have also heavily relied on the internet/new media to tie it all together and get kids talking, building, riding, and enjoying motorcycles via blogs, forums, and online articles on their websites, biltwellinc.com, and chopcult.com. Some Mexican potholes are larger than the towns around them. Unlike some companies that feel the need to flood the market with every part and knick-knack idea they can come up with, Biltwell has a very select line of parts that include, handlebars, seat hinges, risers, an exhaust kit, seat pans, stash tubes, solid struts, and an alcohol-powered ignition cover. "In the beginning of Biltwell Harold and I noticed the market was flooded with parts that were overpriced and under-delivered, it would take you months to get a part you ordered," Bill told us. "We wanted to build affordable parts that we weren't embarrassed of. Parts that would last forever, stand the test of time like a classic Bates seat, and still be affordable. We want to share the wealth and build quality parts, and help bring young blood into this scene. And we've done it," Harold said. "We have $109 handlebars made of seamless 4130 chromoly with a 3mm wall thickness." Biltwell's handlebars offer the widest selection of their parts line with nine different styles, and the least expensive set is $77. In fact the most expensive part in the Biltwell lineup is its DIY exhaust kit, which is only $165. Roadside repairs are just part of the game when in Mexico. 1 | 2 | » | View Full Article By Eric Ellis Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!


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For the making connections assignment I took a different approach then I did for the minor assignments. I did this by doing more research for it, by re-reading the texts that we did in class, and by using the Internet to find a quote to write about. I found it a bit difficult to make connections to the texts but I could relate to it personally, and knew of some people that had relationship experiences that related to the quote. I never had any real problems writing two pages, I overcame it by re-wording my sentences making some of them a bit longer, and adding more detail. The only thing I would change is the amount of time I had to work on it, but I had a few other assignments I needed to get finished for this class and for math. But in the end I found the critical response assignment more difficult.
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We are very sorry to have to announce that one of our Board of Trustees, Ian Martin, recently passed away after a short illness. Ian was a longstanding member of the BSA and was a member of the original executive committee. In 2008, Ian was elected onto the Board of Trustees and in that capacity contributed greatly to the BSA's development. He will be very much missed by those of us privileged to work with him directly and benefit from his knowledge and experience. An obituary has been published at https://www.bafta.org/archive/in-memory-of/martin,1280,BO.html |


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$749,9007455 Mills Rd Ostrander, OH 43061
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View additional infoPicturesque 42 acre Delaware Co. farm property situated about 20 minutes to Powell, Dublin, Delaware or Marysville and about 35 minutes to Downtown Columbus. Large, traditional home with multiple areas for entertaining and relaxing. Hardwood floors in kitchen and dining room with sitting area. Ceramic floors in bathrooms and mudroom/entry. 2 wood burning fireplaces, crown molding and built-in book shelves in the more formal living areas and so much more-Truly a MUST SEE! $724,9005841 Penn Rd Ostrander, OH 43061
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View additional infoBeautiful farm with development potential located less than 5 minutes from City of Delaware, 17 miles to Avery Road & US 33 in Dublin, 40 minutes to Broad and High Street downtown Columbus. Delco water. House on property is rented at $1,000/month. Abuts White Sulphur Lake property. 43X40 and 54X42 barns on property. Seller will not split. $559,9003996 S State Route 257 Ostrander, OH 43061
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View additional infoBeautiful a;nd well-appointed horse farm. With 2560' drive that awaits your custom built home. Featuring a 2600 sq. ft. custom built 12 stall barn with light & electric and 2 additional 840 sq. ft. side stalls, sawdust room, and feed room. Heated tack room and tack area; lit 100' x 200' arena which includes jumps, barrels and viewing grandstand. Multiple fenced and turn out pastures, run-in-sheds, 12+ acres of woods and riding trails. $495,0009265 Marysville Rd Ostrander, OH 43061
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View additional infoMaximum exposure situated on high traffic highway known as Marysville Road or State Route 36, Ostrander, OH. Real estate for sale only. Property has three different structures that are available for use. A long list of approved uses. Retail sales, car sales, lawn equipment sales, gift shops, coffee shop and the list goes on. Low costs and taxes for any business. Use part of the buildings and rent out the other spaces. Each building has it's own address. Collect rent too. $399,9001047 Warren Rd Ostrander, OH 43061
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View additional infoBeautiful brick home sits on 2 parcels totaling 5 acres. Pole barn with car lift and electric. 24'x30' paver patio w/ sun setter awning. Open and spacious family room and gorgeous year round Great room. Full house Generator & security system. Amazing county views that lead to a ravine in the back of the home. 1/4 mile from Mill Creek Golf Course. Hot tub and Fireplace, first floor laundry room. Partially finished Rec. room in basement, Extremely well maintained home $329,9007020 Calhoun Rd Ostrander, OH 43061
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View additional infoCustom detail in this nearly new home makes it a must see! Professionally designed First floor master offers ranch style living and three beautiful bedrooms upstairs. Basement is nearly finished just needs a few finishing touches. Great yard and great neighborhood in Buckeye Valley schools (Excellent Rating)! Priced to sell!! $299,000456 Long Trl Ostrander, OH 43061
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks have received great research interests because of their broad applications such as large-scale file sharing and media streaming services. Until now, the success of P2P paradigms has been mainly in traditional wired network environments. With the advance of modern wireless and mobile communications (e.g., WLAN, MANET, WiMAX, 3G, 3.5G, and emerging 4G), there is an increasing interest for mobile users with broadband access to participate in P2P services anywhere anytime through their mobile handheld devices.
Wireless mobile networks have special characteristics, such as highly variable connectivity, disconnection, location-dependency, energy and resource sensitivity, communication asymmetry, high bandwidth expense, and so on. All these pose research challenges that do not exist in traditional network settings. New techniques are thus required in order to leverage mobile P2P computing for efficient and reliable applications and services.
Mobile P2P is a cross-disciplinary research involving networking, information dissemination, databases, and security. The main goal of the workshop is to gather scientists from these areas together to foster collaboration and sparkle discussion on various aspects of mobile P2P, including but not limited to, mobile users' scenarios and usage cases, overlay design, development and deployment, mobile data dissemination, mobile database management, and location-based information services. The workshop also aims to discuss mobile P2P in various networking environments such as vehicular, cellular and/or large-scale heterogeneous networks.