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The Root) — Gabourey Sidibe, who scored an Oscar nomination for her starring role in Precious two years ago, was happy to take on another role portraying a troubled teen in Yelling to the Sky. But she had one big problem with writer and first-time feature-film director Victoria Mahoney's script.
She wasn't really keen on the scene that had the film's star, Zoë Kravitz, kicking her butt.
"I was like, you guys gotta change this," Sidibe told The Root during a break from shooting White Bird in a Blizzard, a Gregg Araki film also starring Angela Bassett and Christopher Meloni. "And they were like, 'Gabby, it's all pretend.' And I was like, 'Still, you need to change this.' And then they calmed me down. We shot the scene, but I was angry, so I gave her one in the eye in the parking lot!"
Sidibe, of course, is joking, but the film's subject matter is no laughing matter. Yelling — which opened Dec. 14 in New York for one week and is available on demand via cable and digital outlets including YouTube, iTunes and Amazon — stars Jason Clarke as the abusive patriarch of a dysfunctional mixed-race family. He beats his African-American wife (Yolanda Ross), who eventually runs off and leaves her kids, and consistently berates his two daughters: Sweetness (Kravitz), who has taken up residence on Wrong-Turn Boulevard, and her older sister, Ola (Antonique Smith), a teen mother.
The film opens with Sweetness and a friend being bullied by a gang of kids that includes Sidibe's character, Latonya. Sidibe, who made this film right after Precious, doesn't get a lot of screen time, but she's on long enough for us to notice that Latonya isn't exactly how she appears.
"Latonya is the biggest and the loudest and the fanciest and the funniest and all these things," Sidibe said. "She's the cool [kid] in the school, but she is vulnerable. She is broken inside. I don't know any teenagers that have it all together. She's aggressive because she's actually really sensitive."
Conversely, Sweetness is just a girl who gets caught up because of her issues at home and problems fitting in at school. Sidibe can identify with that, too.
"I was an awkward teen, and now I'm an awkward adult playing awkward teens," she said with a chuckle. "I've just been awkward my entire life. I was, like, really cute from, like, age 3 months to, like, 11 months. Since then it's been full-on awkwardness!"
One of the coolest things about working on Yelling, however, was getting to know the Kravitzes. Sidibe had worked with Zoë's father, rocker-actor Lenny, on Precious. She described her co-star as "fun and cool" and said that her pop did stop by the set one day to check on his baby girl.
"I thought it was very sweet in a family way — that Zoë's dad came to check her out," she said. "It wasn't like, 'I'm a rock star!' He came to see his baby in her first starring role in a movie. It was sweet."
Yelling and Precious are similar in that they both focus on the complexities of being a troubled teen in the African-American community. Sidibe, however, thinks that there would be no reason to compare the films if there were more like them.
"Neither of the two have anything to do with each other, but sadly that's why there are so many comparisons between this girl and Precious," she said. "Victoria Mahoney hadn't even seen Precious when I met with her. So it's sad that the movies are being compared to each other, but what else is there to compare [them] to? If there were more, we wouldn't have this issue. We just need to make more and more and be represented in every age, in every genre."
Perhaps the critical acclaim embracing possible Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) will change this trend. She's only 9, and if all goes well, she might break out of playing the troubled child. For Sidibe, however, her outward appearance may hinder her from breaking out of this box.
While her weight issue is hard for other people to ignore, Sidibe seems very comfortable in her skin. So much so that a recent Internet posting of her head Photoshopped onto the body of model Marquita Pring, claiming that she had lost 179 pounds, really didn't faze her.
"Oh, that," she said when I brought it up. "They do weird things to celebrities all the time. I'm no more offended than anyone else. It's like, whatever. My friends told me I should try and get it fixed, but I actually don't care. I'm actually a movie star, and I don't have time. [Laughs.] I'd sort of look foolish if I get all upset about a photo prank like that. I didn't even realize what you were talking about. I give it that much thought."
Nor was she upset when Joan Cusack advised her to give up her career because the industry was so "image-conscious." That essentially was Cusack's way of saying, f—k them. "She really meant it in a very sweet way," Sidibe explained. "She was really coming from a place of trying to be helpful and trying to spare me."
Sidibe was miffed, however, over the recent firing of TV meteorologist Rhonda S. Lee, who lost her job for responding to a racist rant by a viewer on Facebook. "It's just this business," she said. "There's no other business like this one. If you're a receptionist, the people you work with are not allowed to talk about your body or your skin color.
"I'm just Gabourey," she continued. "I'm not out in these streets talking about you in your face. This is who I've been my entire life. And the thing is, if I change, if I don't change, it literally has nothing to do with anyone."
Despite it all, there's really no denying her talent. Not many folks get nominated for an Oscar the first time out of the gate. Sidibe, who recently wrapped the final season of Showtime's The Big C, is open to working in whatever arena that welcomes her as she is.
"I'm having a very sad, emotional moment in my life," she said about the end of The Big C. "It was such a wonderful job. It was like my favorite job — well, certainly my longest. I would consider doing another series. I mean, I would love to say I'm just going to focus on movies like I'm Leonardo DiCaprio or somebody, but I actually don't see a huge difference between doing TV and doing film."
And even though she's playing yet another dysfunctional teen in White Bird — a character she described as someone who "wears many colors" — she couldn't be happier to be on that set. "I don't know what I can [say] about it because we're still filming," she said. "All I can say right now is that I am just freaking out that I'm working with Angela Bassett!"
Miki Turner is an award-winning photojournalist in Los Angeles.


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I finished my NY trip album! I had a coupon for a free book at Shutterfly and I was quickly running out of time. WHEW! 40 pages in a week. My fingers and eyes hurt. This is the cover.
Here is the album if you are interested http://delofamilyalbums.shutterfly.com/pictures/8
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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network In Cambridge, Massachusetts
CAMBRIDGE, MA — To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for 3G multimedia and Internet access in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. Since 2000, the company has invested $2.6 billion into its New England network, including $192 million in 2009, and recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast."*
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- Download and use cool apps, from mobile social networking platforms to GPS-enabled maps
- Rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes, Hollywood gossip and more
- Work on-the-go with fast file sharing
- Quickly download and play music favorites from Top 40 to Classical
- Send e-mails to friends, family and co-workers with picture and video attachments
- Download and play vivid 3D games
- Stream must-see video and customized radio stations
View from Verizon Wireless "People across Massachusetts are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G apps to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said director for Network Systems Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. "The $2.6 billion we've invested into our New England network has kept us ahead of consumer trends, provided our customers a 3G advantage and underscored our belief that any mobile device is only as good as the network it runs on. Proactive and sustained investment has made Verizon Wireless the 3G leader in New England and nationwide."
Harnessing the Capabilities of a Robust 3G NetworkVerizon Wireless' 3G network powers many leading mobile multimedia services, including:
- Mobile Broadband Internet Access: Notebook computer users can access e-mail, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed, downloading a one megabyte e-mail attachment – the equivalent of a small PowerPoint® presentation or a large PDF file – in about eight seconds and uploading it in less than 13 seconds.
- V CAST Video: V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to play cutting-edge 3-D games and stream video clips straight to their phones, as well as to watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.
Sustained Wireless InvestmentThe company has invested more than $59 billion since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in New England provide 3G wireless data connectivity.
Engineering America's Most Reliable Wireless NetworkThe company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas – the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world – the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
*Verizon Wireless received the highest numerical score among wireless providers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study(SM) – Vol. 1 Study based on 23,373 total responses measuring 4 providers in the Northeast Region (CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT) and measures opinions of wireless users about the call quality of their service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in July-December 2009. Your experience may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


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Gray Butte Field ( Los Angeles )
California : Flag of State
Gray Butte Field is a place of kind Airport belonging to the County of ( Los Angeles ).
The closest populated place is that of Wilsona (historical) that is11.82 miles far from Gray Butte Field.
Gray Butte Field is also 0.00 miles far from the closest airport or heliport, the Gray Butte Field .
The weather forecasting are available for the town of Llano , that is 17.21 miles far from Gray Butte Field .
The Zip Code of Gray Butte Field is 93544.
Besides Gray Butte Field in the County of ( Los Angeles ) there are the following places of kind Airport . These are reported in what follows in alphabetical order:
ABC-TV Heliport - Agua Dulce Airpark - Airport Imperial Building Helistop - Airport Towers Number 1 Heliport - Alhambra Airport (historical) - Anacapa View Estates Heliport - Antelope Valley Service Center Heliport - Arco Plaza Heliport - Avalon Bay Seaplane Base - B of A`s Data Center Heliport - Bank of America-Glendale Heliport - Barton Heliport - Bellflower Airport (historical) - Beverly Center Heliport - Biltmore Hotel Heliport - Bohunks Airpark - Brackett Field - Brian Ranch Airport - Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport - California Mart Heliport - California Title Building Heliport - Camp 11 Heliport - Camp 14 Heliport - Camp 15 Heliport - Camp 2 Heliport - Camp 8 Heliport - Carson Sheriff Station Heliport - Castaic Dam Heliport - Catalina Air-Sea Terminal Heliport - Catalina Airport - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Heliport - Central Airport (historical) - Century City Heliport - Chase Plaza Heliport - Chevron Refinery Heliport - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Heliport - City Hall Heliport - City National Bank Heliport - City of Industry Civic Financial Center Heliport - Commerce Business Park Heliport - Compton Airport - Cosmodyne Heliport - Crystal Airport - Devonshire Area Heliport - District 07 Helistop - El Monte Airport - Engine Company Number 108 Heliport - Engine Company Number 109 Heliport - Everest and Jennings Helistop Number 1 - FIB Administration and Operations Building Heliport - Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Heliport - Gardena Valley Airport (historical) - General William J Fox Airfield - Glen Fed Heliport - Glendale Adventist Medical Center Heliport - Good Samaritan Heliport - Goodyear Blimp Base Airport - Grand Central Air Terminal (historical) - Great Western Helistop - Griffith Park Aerodrome (historical) - Haddicks Heliport - Hawthorne Municipal Airport - Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Heliport - Holy Cross Medical Center Heliport - Hotel New Otani Los Angeles Heliport - Hughes Airport (historical) - Hughes Corporate Heliport - Hughes Space and Communications Heliport - 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Where to stay: Hotels and other Accommodation Gray Butte Field
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- Capital : Sacramento
- Inhabitants : Californian (Raisinhead)
- State's Motto : Eureka
- English translation : I have found it (Greek)
Map and road map of Gray Butte Field
View the interactive maps of Gray Butte Field and get road maps, satellite maps and much more. The maps cover a wide area centered on Gray Butte Field .
On each map are available: a selector scale, on the bottom right of the map,a menu for choosing different views of the same map, placed in the upper left corner of the map, a free text search field for locating any business activity within the map itself, placed at the top center of the map.
The videos about Gray Butte Field
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These are some of the views and reports relevant to our readers that caught our attention this week.
Want a Better, Safer World? Build a Finance Facility for Education
Stanford Social Innovation Review
The global education crisis can seem overwhelming. Today, there are 263 million children and young people throughout the world who are not in school, and 60 million of them live in dangerous emergencies. Fast forward to 2030, and our world could be one where more than half of all children—800 million out of 1.6 billion—will lack basic secondary-level skills. Almost all of them will live in low- and middle-income countries. What's more, many of those children will never have the chance for an education at all; others who do attend school will drop out after only a few years. Their job prospects will be poor—their likelihood of becoming the entrepreneurs who will drive the next stage of global growth even more uncertain. This is a prediction of course—not a done deal by any means—and yet many low- and middle-income country leaders fear that this grim possibility will become their reality. They understand that lack of quality education will leave their countries unable to gain economic ground or improve the well-being of their citizens. And they realize that large numbers of young people—who should be a huge asset to their countries—can easily shift to the liability column and become sources of instability if they are deprived of their fundamental right to an education.
Business, Human Rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals
Business and Sustainable Development Commission.
Companies' single greatest opportunity to contribute to human development lies in advancing respect for the human rights of workers and communities touched by their value chains, according to the new paper, Business, Human Rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals, authored by Shift and commissioned by the Business and Sustainable Development Commission. People around the world are affected by business activities every day, many very positively. Roughly 2 billion people are touched by the value chains of multinational companies. Yet these same people are exposed to the harms that can also result when their human rights are not respected by business, cutting them off from the benefits of development.


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In addition to regular cleaning of your computer and input devices (keyboards, trackpads, and mice), you may find it necessary to disinfect them.
When a single computer is being used by multiple people either in a home, school, or another setting you may wish to disinfect the parts of the computer that people come into contact with, such as the the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad. This also applies to Magic Trackpad and other wireless input devices made by Apple.
In order to properly disinfect these areas, you should use Lysol Wipes or Clorox Kitchen Disinfecting wipes and follow the general rules below when disinfecting your Apple product. Note: Do not use excessively damp cleaning wipes. You may need to squeeze the wipe to remove any excess dampness.
- Be sure to turn off your Mac, unplug the power cord from the wall or power strip, and remove the battery from portables or wireless keyboards and mice, before you start the cleaning process.
- Use a disinfectant wipe to wipe the area first, then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth, and finally dry the area with another soft, lint-free cloth.
- Do not use disinfectant wipes containing bleach or disinfectant sprays in general.
- Do not use an extremely damp disinfectant wipe to clean the area. If you encounter a very damp wipe it may need to be squeezed to remove some of the excess liquid before use.
- Do not allow the liquid from the disinfectant wipe to sit or pool on the area being disinfected for a long amount of time.
- Do not use rough towels or cloths to dry the area.
- Do not use excess force when disinfecting the area around the keyboard; this could damage the keys.
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KDE-Artists.org: Plasma Button Art Contest
Break out those digital paint brushes! Revelinux Gear is sponsoring a contest this weekend over at KDE-Artists.org which challenges the artistically inclined to come up with visual concepts for Plasma's desktop buttons. These themable buttons will be used for all clickable file and action icons on the desktop, applets and panels. Being such a critical part of the user experience, they must be usable and stunningly beautiful. This contest aims to find out what they might look like.
Suggested Eyecandy and Substantive Changes
Here are some ideas. Eyecandy:
* Etched Glass Panel - the background would be translucent and fuzzy, similar to the window borders in this screenshot: http://www.gnome-look.org/content/pre1/23232-1.png
* MouseOver Effects for _background_ of Buttons - smooth/gradual increase in opacity of the area surrounding the icons when the user moves the mouse over the icon. This would be analogous to the Plastik themes way of smoothly changing the background color of buttons in the upper-right corner. (I think the current behavior of changing the brightness of icons upon MouseOver makes them harder to see.)
* Sliding Menus Menus would slide up from underneath the panel, and the panel would cast a shadow onto the bottom of the menus to enforce the overlaying effect.
* Etched Glass Menus for aesthetic consistency, menu background would also be translucent and fuzzy.
* MouseOver Effects for _background_ of Menu Items The background of menu items would also gradually become more opaque when the mouse is over them.
* Menu items (including text and icons) would be 2-3X larger than currently (see http://www.kde-look.org/content/pre2/26424-2.png for mockup). This will make text easier to read and allow icons to be seen in their full glory! Check out the Substantive Changes section below for an explanation of how these larger menu items can be arranged to fit on the screen.
Substantive Changes:
* Split up Kmenu Instead of the Start-like Kmenu, have multiple menu icons directly accessible from the panel: Internet, Office, Music&Movies, Pictures, Computer (note that I stayed away from using Multimedia, Graphics, and System, since I find those terms to be technical and somewhat geekish).
* Submenus Each menu should have submenus that are stacked on top of one another and visible at the same time. Each submenu would have a header (similar to the All Applications header in current Kmenu) and the items it contains listed below the header. For example, the Internet menu would have these submenus: Web, Email, Chat.
* Collapsible Submenus If a menu gets too large to vertically fit on the screen, the user should be able to collapse one or more submenus. Once a submenu is collapsed, only its header will appear, the items appearing to the right of the header once it is clicked (this is the current behavior for submenus).
* Description of Items on MouseOver The items should normally have only the name of the program (in relatively big font) written in the text area. However, when the user moves the mouse over the item, the text area should be split vertically into two parts: the top part will still contain the name of the application, but the bottom part will contain a short description. This will do away with some yellow information pop-ups.
By Vlad C at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Suggested Eyecandy and Substantive Changes
I seriously suggest you go to the forum there and start posting. Some mock-ups would rock.
By Saem at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Suggested Eyecandy and Substantive Changes
for this specific contest, we're looking just for icon buttons so the first two things you mentioned would be in the ballpark.
for the other items, there are discussion boards at kde-artists.org where those would be appropriate.
and yes, actual artwork is what is needed. it's easy to dream of ideas but to actually see them in front of you in pixels is the trick ;)
By Aaron J. Seigo at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Suggested Eyecandy and Substantive Changes
I'm creating some screenshots to make my ideas more concrete, but it might take me some time since I'm just starting to learn Gimp ;)
By vladc at Sat, 2005/07/16 - 5:00am
Re: Suggested Eyecandy and Substantive Changes
awesome! =)
we've got a good long road ahead of us, so it's not like if you don't get them done by monday it'll be too late or something ... i look forward to seeing what you come up with.
By Aaron J. Seigo at Sat, 2005/07/16 - 5:00am
Etched Glass KDE-look.org site
I've started posting screenshots for the Etched Glass style at:
I'll add other features (such as layout of expanded menus) in the next few days.
By vladc at Sat, 2005/07/16 - 5:00am
Re: Suggested Eyecandy and Substantive Changes
About the first idea (etched glass panel) please...no! Longhorn beta is just out and we suddenly start to copy their "innovations"? I find that windec horrible and unusable (and I bet they will change it in the final release), so don't give a chance to micro-fans to say: you are only able to copy Windows.
KDE4 is meant to be innovative, as in Plasma guidelines, so...
By Davide Ferrari at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Suggested Eyecandy and Substantive Changes
Yeah, etched glass is pretty, but not very usable... the whole point of transparency is that you can see what's behind it, so naturally the first thing Microsoft does is figure out how to negate that =).
By Gábor Lehel at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Eye candy
Eye candy is good, but I'm worried we need to purchase a new expensive video card for the next KDE. Someone ease my mind. Someone tell me that I'll still be able to use KDE 4.0 without having to go backward to a Keramik look. Right now kompmgr is unusable and I'm worried the next KDE will be the same: wonderful for those who bought the approved video card but useless for the rest of us.
By Brandybuck at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Eye candy
KDE will continue to run on any X server. If you have no state-of-the-art video card you may simply miss some optional eye candy.
By Anonymous at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Eye candy
>>KDE will continue to run on any X server. If you have no state-of-the-art video >>card you may simply miss some optional eye candy.
How do you know?
Are you a developer or something?
By JB at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Eye candy
I am though, and participating on the panel-devel list (i.e. KDE 4 kicker/plasma ) you'll see this mention:
By Ryan at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Eye candy
they probably know this because i (and others) have explained this numerous times in various forums on the net.
i'm quite aware and sensitive to the needs of low-end hardware. we have users all over the world with a disparate array of hardware; moreover the desktop can not be allowed to take up much in the way of resources because you need those for your applications.
this is why i've repeatedly rejected the idea that plasma will require opengl, for instance. it simply isn't an option today.
instead plasma will employ an adaptive graphics system that will deliver a slightly less eye candied presentation when the system is not as capable (due to hardware, software or configuration) which will still be performant.
By Aaron J. Seigo at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Re: Eye candy
"state-of-the-art video card"
What does that mean? I hope it doesn't mean "proprietary drivers" or "nvidia-only".
By Brandybuck at Sat, 2005/07/16 - 5:00am
Re: Eye candy
Any really cool stuff that would bring older cards grinding to a halt, just wouldn't be displayed for you. From what I understand, we'll be able to detect what Plasma can/can not do and adjust accordingly.
By Ryan at Fri, 2005/07/15 - 5:00am
Not sure about this
From the contest description:
"It used to be that icons on your desktop were no different than icons in your file manager"
and then
"Desktop Buttons are a COMPLETELY NEW OBJECT that will be used throughout all of Plasma. They will serve to create a level of consistency never seen in a desktop enviroment before."
I don't think it's getting any more consistent than haing icons on the desktop behave the same way as in the file manager. After all, on my desktop I have mostly links to applications and documents. Why change that? Or are all these little animations meant to be used in the file manager as well?
By ac at Sat, 2005/07/16 - 5:00am
Re: Not sure about this
the idea that the desktop is just a file manager view is, imho, a bit broken from a few perspectives. first off, unlike a file manager, when you click on a folder the current view doesn't change: you get a new window in a completely different application! this isn't even the same as a "spatial" file manager where each window that opens is at least of the same type. moreover, the icons on the desktop also reference applications and are even dynamic (removable media, etc). also unlike a file manager you only have one view: it's always the same icons. and finally, unlike in a file manager where you generally want your icons all lined up in a list or a grid, you often want icons scattered into groups on your desktop.
upon further consideration it seems that the desktop is actually used much more like a REALLY big desktop panel, not a file manager. in fact, things like superkaramba show that many users want to use it _exactly_ like a big desktop panel with applets and everything. so it seems to make sense that the consistency should be between panels and the desktop.
and this gives the us the first steps towards being able to offer project/task centric layouts dynamically without struggling with the "but it's a filemanagery view!" concept, among other things.
i know this is a newish way of thinking about the desktop, but i think it's superior. you'll still get to do have a bunch of file icons and app launches if that's all you really want, of course. but the rest of us will be free to do cool things finally.
that said, i do believe that some similarities between file icons on the desktop and file icons in the filemanager will remain, but that's another project i'm quietly working on elsewhere =)
By Aaron J. Seigo at Sat, 2005/07/16 - 5:00am
Re: Not sure about this
aaron, i JUST can't wait for KDE 4... you've just made me drool ;P
i had a look at KDE-Artists.org, there are some ideas brooding there, i'm sure Microsoft would love to read them :D
By superstoned at Sat, 2005/07/16 - 5:00am
Could someone please mirror http://plasma.bddf.ca ??
By Fabian Wolf at Mon, 2005/07/18 - 5:00am
Re: Mirror
Currently it's apparently offline for good. Next time visit it by appending .nyud.net:8090, then a Coral cache of the site will exist, see coralcdn.org (would be a nifty feature to offer a button for in Konqueror).
By ac at Mon, 2005/07/18 - 5:00am
Re: Mirror
well, if people would quit submitting it to slashdot and everywhere else it would be fine =P
i'm moving to a new server that will be able to handle the bandwidth needs. this new host was graciously donated and i'll be announcing it once it's all done.
By Aaron J. Seigo at Mon, 2005/07/18 - 5:00am
I've just came back to the KDE website after a while, and I'm really IMPRESSED of all this progress about KDE 4.0. I hope we'll see a KDE that can beat up ALL the desktops around (possibly MacOS too :P ).
By Daniel at Mon, 2005/07/18 - 5:00am
Re: Wow!
the plasma project website is at http://plasma.bddf.ca, but we're busy moving it to a new server that has enough bandwidth to withstand the weekly slashdottings. so ... check back sometime tomorrow or the next day =)
By Aaron J. Seigo at Tue, 2005/07/19 - 5:00am


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Brunswick, Maine is home to the Androscoggin River Bicycle Trail, a multipurpose recreational trail nestled between the river and US Route 1. The trail stretches 2.6 miles from end-to-end. The trail...
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The Auburn Riverwalk passes through the heart of the old mill district of the Twin Cities of Auburn and Lewiston. The 1.6-mile paved and gravel path offers many scenic views of the Androscoggin River,...
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The paved Back Cove Trail rings its namesake tidal basin and offers lovely views of the Portland skyline. You also might spot great blue herons or other birds along the tree-lined waterfront. A...
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Portland's Bayside Trail packs a lot into its 1-mile length. The paved pathway provides a pleasant route between commercial and residential areas in the Bayside and East Bayside neighborhoods. Once an...
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The Beth Condon Memorial Pathway is located in the heart of Yarmouth, Maine. The path is named in honor of a high school student who was struck by a drunk driver while walking along US-1. The paved...
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The Conway Branch trail runs for 21 miles along an old rail corridor between State Route 113 in Conway and Polly's Crossing in Ossipee. The trail is popular with snowmobiles and rail car clubs; the...
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The Cotton Valley Rail Trail connects the small town of Wakefield, near the Maine border, and the quintessentially quaint New England vacation town of Wolfeboro. In 2017 the towns held a...
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The Dover Community Trail snakes its way through the heart of the Garrison City—so nicknamed for the fortified log houses, or garrisons, built by 17th-century settlers—-offering a variety of trail...
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Old salts should love the Eastern Promenade Trail, as it skirts the shoreline of Portland's Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. The 2.1-mile paved trail is always within sight of the water and is one of...
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The 28.9-mile Eastern Trail connects the historic towns along Maine's southern coast from the woods near Kennebunk to South Portland's harbor lighthouse. Nearly 22 miles of the route follows off-road...
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The Farmington Recreational Rail-Trail runs for 6 miles between the towns of Rochester and Farmington. The trail parallels the Cocheco River and State Route 11 through a wooded corridor. The trail is...
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|Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
Portland's Fore River Parkway Trail provides an important transportation link in the community while at the same time offering sweeping views of the Fore River. At the north end of the trail, you'll...
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Visitors to the 6.5-mile-long Kennebec River Rail Trail mostly stay within sight of the wide river as the paved trail links the state capital of Augusta with the river towns of Hallowell, Farmingdale,...
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The Mountain Division Trail exists as two separate segments of what will eventually be a more than 50-mile-long trail from Fryeburg to Portland. The southern section rolls for about 6 miles between...
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The Upper and Lower Nanamocomuck Trails in White Mountain National Forest are accessible from Kancamagus Highway (SR 112) west of Conway. The trails are open for hiking in summer and cross-country...
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The Norway Branch Rail Trail sits on the former railbed of the Norway Branch Railroad which once connected the communities of Norway and South Paris. The trail runs from Beal Street in the west to...
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The Old Narrow Gauge Volunteer Trail occupies a portion of the old Kennebec Central Railroad right-of-way in the town of Randolph, ME. As of 2012, the trail runs for 1.25 miles between Water Street in...
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The Papermill Trail celebrates the heritage of mills in the development of the town of Lisbon and the surrounding area while providing an easy, pleasant trail experience for users of all abilities....
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The scenic Riverton Rail Trail—also known as "Sandy Road" by residents of Portland's Riverton neighborhood—follows the former corridor of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban Railroad, which stopped...
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The Sanford-Springvale Rail Trail (also known as Railroad Trail) traverses the woods on either side of Sanford's scenic Springvale community in southern Maine. Founded by a mill owner in the 17th...
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Owned and actively maintained by the Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington Railway museum, this trail meanders along the currently disused railroad right of way through the Town of Alna in the village...
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The 83 acre West Foss Farm is one of the properties owned by the University of New Hampshire, Durham. The property was purchased from the Boston & Maine Railroad company, and features a 1.6 stretch of...
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The trail sits on the northwestern shore of Lake Auburn. A former roadway, the wide gravel path can accommodate various kinds of uses including, running, biking, walking dogs. And in the winter, the...
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Beautiful trail but very narrow making it very hard for bikes going in opposite directions to pass each other. Other negative are the railroad ties that you need to bike over in some places. Please be careful!
While the Randolph trail starts at the IGA parking lot and is a nice wide walking trail at that point when it crosses the next road parking is very limited (1-2 spaces, roadside) and the trail changes to a narrow walking path that is poorly maintained and eventually changes to a narrow poorly maintained track. Hikers should use their judgement regarding how far they want to continue. This section of trail should be avoided during spring break up and during periods of heavy rain. Hikers should use their judgement as to how far they want to continue especially with small children.
This really was a very pretty rail trail, with lots of fun stopping places on either end (and in the middle). In Augusta on one end, and Gardiner on the other, and Hallowell in the middle, you have lots of options for food and drink. The trail is super easy and flat. 13 miles round trip.
We did this in two parts: Kennebunk-Biddeford, and South Portland-Saco. To do just Kennebunk to Biddeford & back is a bit too easy and dull - straight, flat, 12 miles round trip; although, you might want to reserve time to explore downtown Biddeford. Biscuits! Doughnuts! Brewery! Etc.
The Portland-Saco stretch is more varied. If you start from Bug Light Park, like we did, I think it comes out to more than 20 miles; for a shorter ride, start from the parking lot on the trail proper. There is the most excellent empanada place in Saco where you should try to have lunch. The marsh is fun with interesting birds.
Interesting to be able to see the entire loop from the starting point. Only one real incline at the overpass. We added an out and back on Eastern Promenade Trail to get 9.9 total miles.
This is a 3.6 mile loop around the bay. The trail gets a lot of use, which makes it very safe. Only one hill. Great trail for bikers, runners, or walkers.
After reading the reviews I decided to ride this trail as it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in August. Perfect weather for a bike ride. I decided to bring my mountain bike and I am glad I did (I usually ride my hybrid for Rail Trails.)
I parked in Wolfeboro. Started out my ride at 1:00 PM. Tons of other riders and walkers, a few runners.. The first few miles were beautiful crossing the cog-ways but frustrating with all the other people on the trail. It is narrow and yes, when you are riding in between the rails as noted in other reviews, it can be a bit hairy when other bikers or STOLLERS are coming the other way. If the other biker didn't look very experienced or they were kids I stopped to let them pass. Had to do this several times. I was having second guesses with all the foot traffic but after a few miles it lessened a bit, just a bit, and the scenery was so peaceful. I got to Route 16, and yes the traffic was fast and heavy enough that I decided it wasn't worth it. Plus I'm out of shape and knew I had another 11 miles to go to get back!
I was wondering if I was going to encounter the same traffic going back especially the closer to Wolfeboro I got, but happily the ride back was 100% better. Maybe because is was now 2:30 ish..
There were still plenty of people on the trail but not half as many and I didn't have to stop once.
I loved this trail, but think I will come back again in the fall or during the midweek with less people.
This trail is the best maintained trail I have ever been on. Completely smooth gravel and the edges were just mowed. The hybrid bike would have been fine except the rail crossings.
The rail crossings were never a problem for me but probably because I had the mountain bike with shocks. I would be more cautious if I had the hybrid! Just go slow and be careful. Common sense..
Last thought, if I didn't live 45 minutes from Wolfeboro, this trail would be perfect for running!! Traffic or not!
We biked and geocached this section today. We had an enjoyable ride, but the surface was quite varied. Nothing was paved. We started out on well packed gravel/ dirt on a wide trail, but by the time we were at the other end, following the river, it was single track, mostly through grass, with some roots and a few sandy patches. It didn't resemble most of the rail trails I have been on, but my hybrid bike was fine, and we really enjoyed the variety.
While this is a great trail for hiking my husband and I felt it was way too narrow to share with bikers and hikers. We had to stop riding whenever someone was coming in the opposite direction. We found we were too busy concentrating to enjoy the views. Not a good bike trail.
My wife and I had our first experience biking this trail this week. We found it very enjoyable until we both had a bad accident. There are several areas on the trail where you have to cross the rails which are sticking above grade and will through you off the bike.
I sustained a 2 inch laceration and multiple abrasions and contusions which required an ER visit. My wife injured her shoulder and knee.
After reading past reviews complaining of this same problem over several years, I can not understand why this problem has not been corrected since it would be easy to remedy!!! Disappointed that peoples safety is not of paramount importance!!
I hope that this will be addressed in the near future.
I rode this trail several years ago, when it only extended 3-4 miles east from Wolfeboro. However, this summer I rediscovered the trail, which is now 12 miles long extending all the way to Turntable Park in Sanbornville (completed summer of 2017). What a beautiful trail it is now. I have ridden the trail 7-8 times this summer and am really hooked on it! The natural beauty from causeway lake crossings to very bucolic meadows & wetlands on the western end are some of the best I've ridden in awhile!
As far as trailside features, you have the lakeside Town of Wolfeboro with many restaurants and a great bike shop (Nordic Skier) in town. When leaving Wolfeboro you pass by the restored train depot (restrooms, tourist info) close to town. This first 2 miles tends to be busy with walkers, cyclists, and people sailing remote controlled sailboats by the soccer fields (kind of neat).
The trail continues east crossing Route 28 (kind of busy, but slower traffic with a painted crosswalk so cars tend to stop for pedestrians and cyclists) but still use caution because it is hard for motorists to see around the foliage and buildings close to the road.
After Route 28, the trail continues on to two lake crossings on old railroad causeways, this is where cyclists must start to pay attention for the rest of the trail in regards to the trail width. Due to the narrowness of the RR causeway, and the fact the tracks have not been removed, cyclists must ride on a wonderful hard dirt surface , BUT as good as the surface is, the path is less than 5 feet wide between the two rails. It's great if it's just you on the trail and no-one else is around, but the trail tends to be busy near Wolfeboro. Oncoming cyclists must be very careful passing each other, I have seen many have dismounted to pass, and also you must call out a friendly warning when approaching other users on the trail.
The trail alternates from between the rails to being beside the rails, and a few times the trail will meander away from the rails altogether (especially near Albee Beach (restrooms, beach). This is where CAUTION must be exercised when crossing rails. Signs on the trail suggest dismounting when you must cross the steel rails. Even though there are wooden platforms built up at the crossings, riders must hit the rails as close to a 90 degree angle as they can (I seem to do fine at 45 degrees with 26" x 2.1" tires). The 7-8 times I rode this trail I came across minimum of 4 cyclists that went down, and they had the bruises and cuts to show for it!! (BTW, I counted, and I think 30 crossings of the steel rails is pretty accurate count for the whole trail)
About 3 miles from Wolfeboro, you will cross State Route 109, a bit quieter than Rt 28, but traffic tends to be a little faster.
Also at this crossing there's the restored Fernald Station (parking,porta-potty), which is also home to the "Putt-Putt cars" (Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club). The putt-putt cars on this trail is very unique, they are motorized 2-person railcars that run from Fernald Station 8 miles to the west and State Route 16. I only saw them in action on one of my rides, they always give a big wave and travel at about 10mph. This is why the rails are still in place on this rail trail, and we owe the 80 member club a big thank you for the maintenance of overgrowth they perform.
Beyond Fernald Station, the trail continues west for another 8 miles to very busy SR 16. The trail continues to alternate "between the rails" and "beside the rails" for this section. This is my favorite section, the 8 mile stretch is very quiet and features natural meadows and wetlands, and there are just minor road crossings with one section of 4 miles with no road crossings at all - it is very enjoyable!!
The last mile before reaching busy State Route 16 features some pretty good short up and down whoopee hills. At Route 16, there is a parking area, and the Miss Wakefield Diner is just south of the trail on Route 16 (no need to cross the highway).
If you do decide to cross 16, be aware traffic travels faster than it's 55mph posted limit, and tends to carry a lot of traffic. Crossing the highway gives you one more mile of trail to downtown Sanbornville and it's Turntable Park, featuring an old turntable used to turn locomotives around. There are also restaurants located in Sanbornville. I have crossed the highway a few times, but in all honestly, the last mile on the other side of Route 16 is not that attractive, even though the Town of Sanbornville is kind of nice, it may not be worth crossing the busy road.
(There is parking on Route 16 on the west side of the highway, so a good option is to park on 16 and ride to Wolfeboro!)
Overall, this is a great and beautiful ride, just watch the rail crossings!
Went to this trail today. Waste of time. It's only open for about .5 miles and stops. Nothing like the description of this trail.
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Dr. Ben Witherington, Keynote at the Wesley Studies Symposium
Monday, May 1, 2017
World-renowned New Testament scholar, Ben Witherington III, gave the keynote address for the ninth annual Wesley Studies Symposium held at Tyndale last week. Dr. Witherington is the Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and a member of the doctoral...Read More about Dr. Ben Witherington, Keynote at the Wesley Studies Symposium
Building Community in the Messiness
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Chris Yu [MDiv 2004] moved into a disadvantaged neighbourhood in the heart of Toronto where there were "cycles of poverty and poor choices" and "no community spaces and places for people to go," as he noted. Renting a storefront space, he went to work to find out what the...Read More about Building Community in the Messiness
Making a Difference through Internship
Friday, April 21, 2017
Kaitlyn Williams enrolled in Tyndale's Business Administration – International Development program because she always had an interest in humanitarianism. "Every course that I read about fascinated me, but the best part about the entire program for me is the three-month internship...Read More about Making a Difference through Internship
Happy Easter from President Nelson
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Dear Tyndale Community, We recently had our Convocation Chapel to celebrate Tyndale University College and Tyndale Seminary graduates and their accomplishments. Easter is now upon us. But before that, Good Friday. It's a strange name, Good Friday, considering what the day really represents...Read More about Happy Easter from President Nelson
Congratulations to Harriet Thornhill!
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
It is with great pride that Tyndale University College and Tyndale Seminary congratulate Harriet Thornhill, Tyndale Board of Governor, who has been awarded the 2017 BBPA (Black Business and Professional Association) Harry Jerome Youth Advancement Award. The BBPA will be formally presenting this...Read More about Congratulations to Harriet Thornhill!
Spring in The Chapel - A Celebration!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
What a day of music and celebration! Thank you to those who were able to join us this year for Spring in The Chapel. Guests were treated to stunning performances by the Tyndale Community Choir, Directed by Dr. Melissa Davis, Assistant Professor of Music and Worship Arts. The audience also enjoyed...Read More about Spring in The Chapel - A Celebration!
Helping Today's Veterans Heal
Friday, March 31, 2017
Pastor Phil Ralph [Bachelor of Theology 1981, MDiv 1983] sees firsthand the difficult reality of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) in soldiers coming home from the frontlines. The heartbreaking reality is that "we've lost more Canadian soldiers to suicide than we've lost to...Read More about Helping Today's Veterans Heal
Building Bridges among Children with Autism
Friday, March 24, 2017
"Children sometimes bully others due to a lack of understanding," says Marsha Marzouca [BA Hons. Psychology]. "When we teach [typical children] about autism and how difficult it is for children with autism to make friends, they can then come from a place of understanding and can...Read More about Building Bridges among Children with Autism
The Complexities of Sermon Preparation
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Dr. Marguerite Shuster, PhD, Harold John Ockenga Professor Emerita of Preaching and Theology and Senior Professor of Preaching and Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, was the keynote speaker at Tyndale Seminary Preaching Conference on March 6, 2017. We were able to sit down with her and ask her...Read More about The Complexities of Sermon Preparation
Planting Seeds of Hope
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
A few years ago, a group of youth from a Toronto community housing area was recruited for a soccer camp by Jevon Bryan [BA Human Services – Social Service Work 2017]. They did not get along with each other, and some were in tough circumstances, but they wanted to improve their soccer skills....Read More about Planting Seeds of Hope
Keith Elford to Receive Honourary Doctorate
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
In May 2017 Tyndale Seminary will confer the honourary title Doctor of Divinity to Keith Elford, the Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Keith Elford is completing a twenty-year tenure as Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada. During his tenure the General Conference of the...Read More about Keith Elford to Receive Honourary Doctorate
Journey of a Jane Austen Expert
Friday, February 24, 2017
If you pick the brain of Dr. Natasha Duquette, Associate Academic Dean and Associate Professor of English, on the subject of Jane Austen, you will find yourself delighted by the fascinating and, at times, obscure details that pour out. You will hear facts that might surprise you – for example...Read More about Journey of a Jane Austen Expert
Honouring Randy Henderson, Senior VP Finance & COO
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Toronto, Ontario – February 2, 2017: It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that Dr. Gary Nelson, President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College and Tyndale Seminary announces the resignation of Mr. Randy Henderson, effective June 30, 2017. Mr. Henderson has served...Read More about Honouring Randy Henderson, Senior VP Finance & COO
Community On and Off the Ice
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Mackenzie Langford [BA Business Administration] strives to make the ice rink more than just a place where his team goes to exercise or to win. As the captain of the Tyndale Guardian's men's hockey team for the past two years, his priority is building a strong sense of community....Read More about Community On and Off the Ice
MDiv Counselling – Clinical Track Recognized by CRPO
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Tyndale Seminary is pleased to announce the Master of Divinity (MDiv) Counselling – Clinical Track has been officially recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). This recognition means Tyndale's clinical program supports the development of entry-to-...Read More about MDiv Counselling – Clinical Track Recognized by CRPO


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Still Life with Bread Crumbs
"Make it new!" Ezra Pound once said about writing and art. Quindlen's seventh novel explores a New York City woman photographer doing just that by relocating temporarily to a small town upstate and taking entirely different kinds of photographs. Rebecca Winter has just turned sixty, gotten divorced, and her 20-something-year-old son hardly needs her anymore.
One of the first people she meets in this unnamed town is Jim Bates, a blond, pink-cheeked roofer, who blushes easily and is very kind. The first thing he helps her with is getting rid of her attic raccoon which he immediately shoots—saying it's the only way to truly get rid of a coon because otherwise it will keep coming back.
Rebecca always fusses about money. Money only dribbles in from a famous photograph from decades ago, the one that gave this book its title. Rebecca shot the picture after one of her ex's myriad dinner parties that she always had to clean up after.
She hangs out at the Tea for Two (or More) Bakery where Sarah, the owner plies her with delicious scones, and fills her in on all the town gossip. Sarah is also one of her loyal fans. There she meets Tad, a former opera student award winner, who now works as a clown.
But Jim becomes her closest friend in town; he even connects her to a job, photographing raptors for the state wildlife agency. Jim tracks the birds for them, and soon they share a bird blind in the woods.
Jim is not the kind of man Rebecca has ever dated. First off, he's much too young—45 to her 60. And he has callouses from his work. Her former husband was an intellectual with a PhD. Still, Rebecca finds herself very attracted to him.
Rebecca hikes through nearby woods and discovers several odd tableaus under trees. They all feature white crosses. Some also have a photograph of a young girl. One has a blue ribbon prize; another, an old yearbook. Rebecca doesn't touch them or move them but photographs them inspired by their strangeness and mystery.
Meanwhile, a stray dog has adopted Rebecca. She calls him "Dog" having decided that to name a pet is to forge too close an attachment to it. After a blizzard strikes and Rebecca loses power, she suddenly learns how little her city skills count. A day of cold and a night of darkness later, Dog's ears poke up at the sound of a truck. Jim has come with his snow plow to rescue her. He brings in a bottle of Tullamore Dew, and they soon find themselves in the bedroom.
This novel offers a lovely romance while also being a meditation on the artist's work. Quindlen also captures the demands and rewards of family life especially in the scenes where she visits her judgmental mother and her kind but demented dad.
Of this book, Quindlen told NPR, "I'm really intrigued by the idea that we now live long enough to get to reinvent, rediscover ourselves over and over again, and that's definitely what's happening to Rebecca."
Another interesting book about a woman who instigates major life changes his Elizabeth Berg's Open House.


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I have some news for you, folks: You are not entitled to a retirement. It's not in the Constitution. It's not in the Bill of Rights. It's not in the Bible (except for that one time in Numbers 8:25, and that was only for the Levites). Retirement is something you earn.
You have earned your Social Security benefits, but good luck retiring on those. This year, the average benefit is about $13,000 a year -- and let's not even get into whether future benefits will be paid in full.
Not only are you not entitled to a retirement -- you don't deserve a retirement. By "you," I mean the average American -- which could mean you specifically if you're doing an average job of planning for your retirement. Here are three reasons why you should work for the rest of your life.
1. You don't save enough.
According to the Federal Reserve, the savings rate in this country hasn't exceeded 5% since 1995; that's down from approximately 12.5% in early 1981. There's plenty of debate about whether the savings rate accurately reflects how much people are actually saving. But there's no doubt that the average American isn't saving enough.
Hey, it's a free country. You earned your money, you should spend it however you like. But if you're spending every dime you make throughout your career, don't complain when your 60s roll around and you're still a slave to the alarm clock.
2. You don't know how much you need to save.
What's one of the best ways to get someone to save more for retirement? Get them to do a retirement savings calculation. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, crunching the numbers is particularly effective at getting people to make a change to their retirement plan. Unfortunately, less than half of workers even bother trying to estimate if they're saving enough.
On our Rule Your Retirement website, we have a host of calculators to help you analyze several financial decisions, including a retirement calculator that can handle all kinds of variables -- Social Security, pensions (and whether they adjust for inflation), different levels of spending in retirement, and Roth and traditional retirement accounts, to name a few. Your broker or IRA provider might also provide a retirement calculator; just make sure it can handle all the moving parts.
But whatever calculator you use, you'll at least have some idea of what you need to do -- especially if you're in your 40s and 50s and are way behind.
3. You have a lousy portfolio.
As we've seen over the past several months (and past several years), U.S. stocks don't always go up. Which means your portfolio hasn't done so much, if your portfolio -- like those of most other Americans -- is dominated by the stocks of large American companies, thrown together with no rhyme or reason.
However, there's a whole world of other investments out there, and holding a little bit of different types really paid off over the past decade. Consider that a $100,000 investment in an S&P 500 index fund in the beginning of 1998 was worth $177,546 by the end of 2007, a 5.9% annualized gain. However, what if that one hundred grand was instead invested in the following portfolio and annually rebalanced?
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Source: Large caps and small caps from Ibbotson Associates; REITs from NAREIT index; international from Europe, Australasia, and Far East Index. "Typical stocks" taken from respective Vanguard index funds.
That portfolio turned $100,000 into $251,463, for an annualized return of 9.7%. Plus, it has held up much better so far during this painful year.
Finally, if you're within 10 years of retirement, or already retired, you should own bonds, with a heavy dose of inflation-protected securities. The iShares Lehman TIPS Bond exchange-traded fund is up around 12% over the past year. Have anything like that in your portfolio?
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With a lot of planning now and a little maintenance planning along the way, you'll get the retirement you deserve.
This article was first published July 11, 2008. It has been updated.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Marty Smith Gets A Chance To Shine
This season's turn-a-round of NASCAR Now has been nothing short of spectacular. The presence of Nicole Manske as both a viable studio host and a reporter from the tracks has been a key to this success. Add-in the one hour Monday shows hosted by Allen Bestwick and the hard work of the news-oriented Ryan Burr and things are hitting on all eight cylinders.
One voice that persevered through the chaos of 2007 after moving-over to the TV world was reporter Marty Smith. This season, Smith has been expanding his experiences to include front-page stories for ESPN the Magazine and featured interviews on ESPNEWS and SportsCenter. Wednesday, it was Smith's opportunity to host a NASCAR Now mid-week special from Joe Gibbs Racing.
This was a new experience for Smith who has not really been in the anchor chair, so to speak. For some reason, ESPN2 insisted on making a clearly under-the-weather Nicole Manske officially host the show from the Connecticut studio. She should have been given the day off.
Smith introduced a dynamic feature documenting the history of Gibbs Racing. His chat with JD Gibbs explaining the coach's absence due to a kidney stone and talking about the philosophy of the racing organization was interesting. Smith's interviewing skills worked well in this on-location situation.
Smith continued with Denny Hamlin, who graced ESPN with flip-flops and jeans. Tony Stewart was up next in an interview done slightly earlier. Smith did a remarkable job with Stewart and got some great personal information about the relationships he formed at Gibbs and what role they played in his life on a day-to-day basis.
It was a nice touch to feature Marc Davis on the program. This driver is going to make an impact on the sport when he arrives. That should probably be 2010. Next-up was Joey Logano and his answers were just as polite as Davis. The both showed-off one of the strengths of the Gibbs system, good public relations.
The tour of Gibbs Racing was hosted by Greg Zipadelli and finally gave fans a perspective of just how huge modern day NASCAR team facilities really are. Manske was inserted into the program again, and rather than let Smith continue with the program, it was Manske who spoke to Kyle Busch and his crew chief.
Event though Busch was in St. Louis testing, ESPN would have been better-off to let Smith continue to host this part of the show. Manske's questions were fine, but she was clearly not feeling well and Smith was available to continue the Gibbs Racing theme.
Smith was allowed to follow-up with JD Gibbs on the subject of Kyle Busch and this was a fitting way to close the show. NASCAR Now has the potential to continue to offer fans more glimpses at the inner-workings of NASCAR that we do not see at the track.
Now, having done three of these specials, ESPN may be understanding that there is an entire world of NASCAR shops and personalities located in a small area of North Carolina. Perhaps, NASCAR Now may set-up a shop of their own in Mooresville or Concord for 2009.
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22 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Smith is a fine reporter but there's a reason Bestwick, Burr & Manske were hired as hosts. Two very different skills.
- August 13, 2008 at 8:21 PM
- Haus14 said...
i agree with cvt...Marty looked very uncomfortable as the host...it looked as if the empty suits decided to bench Nicole at the very last second.
- August 13, 2008 at 10:09 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
You guys really think Marty looked uncomfortable?
- August 13, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- Anonymous said...
I'm surprised you guys think Marty looked uncomfortable. To me he looked very relaxed, like he was having fun. And it was apparent to me that the interview subjects were also relaxed. The answers he got from everyone were great. I didn't think he was the least bit uncomfortable, and compared to what we normally see from those types of shows he was way better than the others.
- August 13, 2008 at 10:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
Uncomfortable? You're crazy haus20. How many people will ask Joey Logano why the fans should believe he's ready? How many other people even KNOW that Denny Hamlin's family went through so much to get him to Cup? Come on Haus, you're way off base.
- August 13, 2008 at 10:41 PM
- Sophia said...
I thought Marty looked uncomfortable when he first appeared on the screen or Nicole threw to him or whatever it's called. I thought it was lag time or too many people yakking in Marty's ear.
HOWEVER, once the interviews were going he was fine. I missed parts of the show like the logano interview and Kyle b...I missed what was wrong with Nicole but Marty commented she sounded fine...a cold or something I guess.
I enjoyed the show the parts I saw...especially the interview with Tony and with ZIppy...man, I am going to miss those two working together...they even favor each other with their coloring to be real brothers. :)
- August 13, 2008 at 11:06 PM
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JD said...
You guys really think Marty looked uncomfortable?
Never said he looked uncomfortable, but he looked like someone new to hosting a show.Being a presenter requires a certain polish, it was missing, but I doubt Smith has experience at this role.
- August 14, 2008 at 3:38 AM
- Anonymous said...
It's rare for me to disagree with JD,but we must have been watching different shows last night. I think both Smith and Manske are way over rated. I don't know what Manske's problem was last night, but she was just terrible,just going through the motions. If you listen to all the Nascar stuff on TV and read the internet, there was very little covered last night that hasn't been covered before. There were a number of interviews last year on TV with Hamlin's parents discussing the sacrifices they made. The program teases featured Kyle Busch. What we got was a short, interview of Kyle and Steve at the end that reminded me of a couple of guys awaiting root canals. Perhaps I misunderstood the teases when they implied we'd see the inner workings of JGR. I was hoping to see how they built the cars, used 7-Posts,an in-depth tour of the facilities,etc. What I saw were replays of old material.Granted, Joe Gibbs had a health issue and I was really interested in hearing what he had to say. Most Nascar TV reporters, through their positions have access to the drivers, owners and Nascar officials just by picking up the phone. Asking a couple of straightforward questions many of us have shouldn't be confused with excellent reporting.
- August 14, 2008 at 5:41 AM
- Anonymous said...
What's great about this site is the ability to disagree. Smith is great. Just great. No one gets Tony Stewart to say what Smith gets him to say. I'm a huge Tony fan and I remember last year Smith did an article on him on the internet where he said some stuff I never imagined he'd say. And then yesterday he was very open again. Smith has a great ability to make people feel comfortable, and it shows. I met Smith once at Chicagoland and he was the nicest guy, so maybe I'm biased. But he is the same person on TV as he is in person. I just think he has a realness about him that is cool.
- August 14, 2008 at 8:16 AM
- Lisa Hogan said...
I agree with Sophia that Marty seemed a little "off" when he first appeared on camera. I was surprised because that is unlike him. When I realized that his main guest was absent, that explained it. I think he regrouped and handled the remainder of the program just fine.
I enjoyed this program. I wasn't expecting "breaking news", just a visit to the race shop.
What a difference between the Petty and Gibbs visits.
Well done, Marty. :)
- August 14, 2008 at 9:34 AM
- Lisa Hogan said...
For you Sophia:
I just noticed, that in the column photo, Stewart, ever the maverick, is the only one wearing jeans. :)
- August 14, 2008 at 9:41 AM
- Ind14 said...
I agree with most posts today. I would really like to see how the cars are put togeather. Maybe they could go to Stewart-Haas Racing and follow one of Tony's new cars from start to finish. This would include how they paint and letter the cars. ESPN has a chance to do what no other tv report has done. If ESPN doesn't maybe the SPEED channel can.
- August 14, 2008 at 10:19 AM
- Anonymous said...
The best show they have ever had in my opinion was the week before last (monday) when they had the pit road reporters (Shannon, Jamie, and whoever the other two guys are...Dave and Mike)
Best insight by far. They should use that format more often.
- August 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
- Anonymous said...
He needs a hair-do, that duck tail looks silly.
- August 14, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- Anonymous said...
lisa hogan said...
"For you Sophia:
I just noticed, that in the column photo, Stewart, ever the maverick, is the only one wearing jeans. :)"
agreed -- and with his shirt untucked as well! that photo makes me laugh right out loud everytime i see it b/c i can't decide if tony didn't GET the memo or if he forgot about it or if he chose to ignore it! vintage tony stewart, right there in the proverbial nutshell!
maybe he should have gone for the earnhardt jr/rick hendrick process: one appearance "not to code" has to be offset by the next appearance being right in line. and the two of them are actually keeping track b/c dale's "on probation"!
ahhh, boys will, after all, be boys!
- August 14, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- rb218 said...
On, Marty seeming off a little in the beginning, my guess was it could've been the lag time from the studio to the field.
I agree that if it was possible Nicole should've gotten the day off. She sounded like she had a case of bronchitis or was coming down with a cold.
- August 14, 2008 at 11:38 AM
- Anonymous said...
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- August 14, 2008 at 1:31 PM
- Anonymous said...
He wasn't uncomfortable, it was just his quirky style that people are mis-reading. Marty's style fits well for many situations, but I don't think it worked in the setting at Gibb's.
- August 14, 2008 at 3:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
I did get the impression that Marty was not as relaxed as usual at the beginning, which I thought might have been due to his reading the intro off a teleprompter, and not being used to doing so.
- August 14, 2008 at 5:42 PM
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- August 14, 2008 at 7:05 PM
- Newracefan said...
Now that I've seen most of the show (something must of ran over and just DVR the next show didn't get me the end), I thought Marty did a great job and Nicole should have been given the day off. Some of the "stiffness" was the lag time between him and Bristol some might have been the tie, suit, and dress shoes :)
I wasn't looking for any surprises either and I was really glad to see they included Marc Davis. I guess my only question is why now but since Kyle and JGR is winning everything in sight..why not.
- August 14, 2008 at 7:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
I was happy to see Marc on there. He seems like a nice kid and most folks don't know who he was. It was about the one I wish was longer :)
- August 14, 2008 at 11:22 PM


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Some movie characters just can't catch a break, which usually makes for an absorbing but ultimately downbeat viewing experience. Films like Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream show us adults falling prey to their various addictions and the wreckage it leaves in their wake. Other films like The Road and Grave of the Fireflies focus on otherwise good people caught up in horrible scenarios and forced to fend for their survival. Though it's not set in a post-apocalyptic landscape, Kenji Mizoguchi's Sansho the Bailiff (1954) might as well be: the once-wealthy family it follows is rendered homeless, relying on the mercy of strangers in order to live happy, comfortable lives. Unfortunately, mercy seems to be in short supply.
Our three central characters are Tamaki (Kinuyo Tanaka) and her two children, Anju (Kyoko Kagawa) and Zushio (Yoshiaki Hanayagi). The patriarch, a governor, is no longer in their lives after being banished by a feudal lord. Not surprisingly, the social landscape of medieval Japan doesn't provide them with much of a safety net, so the once-prosperous and compassionate family pursues their husband and father on foot. An old woman shelters them one night and arranges for safe transport by boat...but almost immediately, the boatmen separate the children from their mother and sell them into slavery. Ruled by the oppressive Sansho (Eitaro Shindo), the children develop opposite outlooks on life: Anju follows her father's creed of treating others with kindness, but Zushio adapts the aggressive and unforgiving nature of his captors. Their lone ally, for lack of a better word, is Taro (Akitake Kono), second-in-command and son of Sansho, who encourages them to survive until Anju and Zushio can find a way to reunite with their parents.
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The Criterion Collection's well-rounded 2007 DVD release marked Sansho the Bailiff's Region 1 debut; fittingly, this updated version is the first domestic Blu-Ray edition of a Mizoguchi film. They're practically identical packages in every conceivable way, save for the expected boost in audio and video quality.
Not surprisingly, Sansho the Bailiff's fine cinematography is rendered nicely on this crisp 1080p transfer. It looks to have been taken from the same source as Criterion's 2007 DVD, but the bump to HD reveals a marked improvement in clarity, texture and depth. Black levels and shadow detail are uniformly excellent, even during indoor scenes. Fortunately, there's also no window-boxing this time around. A mild amount of debris and the occasional missing frame are almost expected under the circumstances, but this is terrific restoration work for a 1950s-era Japanese film. From top to bottom, fans of Sansho will be pleased.
The Japanese LPCM 1.0 mono track is perfectly acceptable overall, as neither the dialogue nor the original music (by Fumio Hayasaka, Kinshichi Kodera and Tamekichi Mochizuki) fight for attention. A few light hisses and pops are present, but it's nothing major and Criterion undoubtedly did what they could to clean up the source material. Optional English subtitles are presented during the main feature only.
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