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IMPORTANT NEWS for those who recently quit smoking… or are looking to quit ASAP…
Could it really be THIS easy to quit smoking? And is it really possible to cleanse your lungs of toxic build-up and quickly reverse the damage that's been done... so you can live longer and healthier as a result?
The answer is "Yes" and right below, I'll show you the exact steps and specific directions that I guarantee can help you quit smoking FAST… no matter how many times you've tried quitting!
From: Mark Freeman
Dear friend,
If you're currently trying to quit smoking… or if you just recently quit smoking and you'd like to reverse the damage that's been done to your lungs, then this will be one of the most important letters you'll ever read.
Here's why.
My name is Mark Freeman and I'm a health researcher and consultant here in Australia.
My partner, William Reynolds, and I got into the field of health research because we both got FED UP with all the pharmaceutical companies that are out JUST to make money… instead of actually helping people get better.
We both swore we'd do whatever we could to help people end their health problems safely, effectively, and naturally.
With backgrounds in biology and studies in natural remedies, alternative health, and both Eastern and Western medicine... we both have extensive training in natural healing methods.
We're both HUGELY disappointed with all the multi-billion dollar tobacco and cigarette companies that continue to pump out their deadly, poison-laced products... all while continuing to reap giant profits!
We've both seen friends, family members, and other loved ones become sick and even die because of lung diseases such as cancer, emphysema and other illnesses caused by smoking.
Over the last few years of research, we've discovered some quick, easy, and natural techniques you can use to stop smoking in a very short time.
Not only that, but we've also learned some simple strategies that ex-smokers can use to clean out the toxins and poisons that have collected in the lungs from all those years of smoking.
Yes, this means that you can actually start to reverse the damage smoking has caused, save money on medical costs, get back your healthy lungs, start breathing a lot easier, and live a longer and more quality life!
Over the last several years, we've helped thousands of smokers to first QUIT and then thoroughly cleanse their lungs… easily, quickly, inexpensively...and permanently.
But before we show you our methods, I wanted to ask you a couple of quick questions…
Have you tried some of those expensive over-the-counter treatments to try and stop smoking… but found they didn't help?
Do you want a solution for both quitting smoking AND detoxing your lungs that are quick and easy to follow... yet extremely powerful and productive?
Do you feel like your life would be better if you no longer smoked, your lungs were cleaner and healthier, and you could breathe a lot easier?
If you answered "Yes" to any or all of these questions... then keep reading because you're about to learn the simple yet powerful breakthrough we discovered that helps you stop smoking FAST… and also helps to reverse the damage that years of smoking has caused on your lungs.
Now, I know you're probably skeptical. I'm sure a part of you is thinking that a complete reversal of your smokers lungs back to being healthy... AND a complete elimination of cravings for cigarettes sounds a little too good to be true right?
And believe me; I completely understand why you feel that way.
That's why I'm going to share some real-life success stories from people just like you... because I want to prove that this system is successful and unlike anything else out there.
What's more... you can stop smoking in days and clean out your lungs in weeks… and NOT years like it would normally take your body to detox your lungs WITHOUT these tips.
These proven techniques will let you live a life without the discomfort, pain, and irritation that can come from dealing with lung problems or other health issues caused by years of smoking.
Because the truth is… if you're currently still smoking, you're taking many, many years off your life.
I'm not saying that to be overly dramatic or to scare you, it's been proven by the medical community. And the huge cigarette companies are aware of the dangers as well, which is why they actually post these warnings right on their product!
Yet, regardless of the dangers, millions of people continue to smoke each day. And not only is it taking years off your life, it's also costing you thousands of dollars a year buying cigarettes.
And that doesn't even take into account the medical and health costs associated with smoking.
Bottom line, smoking can lead to an early death, it can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime (as much as the cost of an entire home!) and it can negatively affect all your daily activities.
Cigarettes contain some of the most dangerous and toxic poisons there are. In fact, they're actually a mixture of terrible poisons such as cyanide, Acetone that's used in paint strippers, and toxins such as Nitrosamine that have been shown to cause cancer!
And the black tar that ends up coating the inside of your lungs is nothing more than poison that's literally choking the life out of you and stopping your body from working properly.
In fact…
The truth is, if you've been a smoker for just about any length of time… then chances are, your lungs are filled with black sticky tar...
The picture you see above on the right could realistically look like YOUR lungs!
That layer of toxic filth that blackens your lungs is responsible for cancers, emphysema, bronchitis and other respiratory illnesses that can shorten your life span by 10 years or more.
Not only does this black sticky tar make it harder for you to breath during the activities you enjoy… this toxic build-up can create medical problems and quality of life issues for you and your family.
I'm sure you don't want to miss seeing your kids or grand kids grow up, right?
I mean, who wants to miss the important moments in life?
I'm sure you'd like to be able to breathe easier, have more energy, and be able to do all the activities you like to do?
Well, damaged lungs that are full of toxic poisons can be one of the fastest ways for you to end up in the hospital.
|I know for a fact that it's NOT a fun experience to be hooked up to a bunch of machines in a hospital room, gasping for breath like a fish out of water.
Can you imagine how terrible it would be to "live" while hooked up to a breathing-machine that's barely keeping you alive.
Believe me, that's simply no way to live. And it's no way for your family to see you.
Now, this isn't some horror story that you'd see in a movie. This is as real as it gets.
Like I said, I know it from personal experience how frustrating it can be to see a loved one live in constant pain from health problems caused by smoking.
It caused me a lot of stress, worry, and frustration and left me feeling helpless.
I vividly remember when my uncle Greg passed away due to complications caused from years of smoking.
His family had to make the difficult decision to either keep him on artificial respirators… or mercifully pull the plug.
I remember seeing him just lying there in a hospital bed, his face covered by a breathing apparatus.
The doctors told us that his entire body was shutting down fast. They said that one of the main problems was the blackened tar-filled lungs was causing his emphysema.
Because of this, he no longer had the capability to give his body enough oxygen to function properly and fight off additional diseases.
Greg's lifestyle of excessive cigarette smoking had finally caught up with him. And it left him with months of surgery and painful treatments and his family with a huge pile of medical bills.
Doctors told us that if he had quit smoking and cleaned his lungs of tar and toxins a few years earlier… this might have been avoided.
And he most likely would have had a few more years to watch his two sons grow into the successful men they had become.
My uncle Greg was a regular, normal, average person. He was an "everyday" guy - and is just like you and I.
And the truth is, my uncle's death made me want to learn how other people could avoid this same fate.
I know what it feels like to be emotionally drained from worrying about someone in your family dying because of health complications due to smoking.
Because of that... I spent years studying and researching the effects of cigarettes, how to stop smoking fast, and also how to cleanse the lungs of all the toxins and poisons and reverse the damage done.
From all the research reports and medical journals I read on smoking over the years... I discovered a few safe, natural, and simple techniques that can help you stop smoking in a very short time.
Not only that, but I also learned many strategies you can use to clean your lungs of toxins and poisons, and reverse the damage that smoking caused.
That's why this program is DIFFERENT THAN ANYTHING ELSE OUT THERE QUITTING SMOKING!
Not only will these techniques help you kick the smoking habit so you'll never want to light up again…they'll also help you get rid of the poisons and toxic build up in your lungs.
Ever since my discovery, I've helped thousands of people to not only stop smoking faster and easier, I've also helped them improve the health of their lungs and get rid of the poisons and toxin build up that was leading them to early graves.
Just think of how much better you'll feel when you've finally stopped smoking and also clean out your lungs of all the poisonous toxins. Think of how much easier you'll be able to breathe.
You'll be able to do all the activities that smoking might be negatively affecting right now.
And think of how much money you'll save, not only because you're no longer spending it on cigarettes, but also the associated health costs.
You'll feel better... healthier... and more energetic. You'll feel more vibrant... and more alive!
You'll be able to live without the pain and aggravation that lung problems can cause.
I'm sure you don't want to deal with difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or not being able to do all the activities you want to do.
And I'm sure you don't want to spend your days in the doctor's office… dealing with the health issues that long-term smoking can cause.
Well, follow the techniques in this program and now you'll able to do more of your daily activities you like.
You can stop wasting your money on expensive cigarettes and instead, you can spend that money on vacations for your family.
These are all things you can do right now, in your daily life, that will help you stop smoking in the fastest and easiest manner possible.
Not only that, but they'll also help you clean and detox your lungs… getting rid of the poisons that can lead to health problems, disease, and even early death!
My partner and I knew that ANYONE who wanted to stop smoking and improve the condition of their lungs could use this information.
So we've taken all the techniques we learned about helping people stop smoking as well as cleaning out their lungs in the fastest and easiest way possible… and we put them into a series of 4 ebooks you can start reading in just minutes from now!
We wrote everything down, took out all the junk, kept the good stuff, and created a complete, step by step program.
This new program is called "The Complete Lung Detoxification Guide"
The fact is, there are simple, effective techniques you can learn that will quickly and easily help you stop smoking as well as help you clean out your lungs fast.
You'll feel better, your peace of mind will increase, and your happiness will skyrocket!
You'll be able to do more of your daily activities you like to do.
You can stop wasting your money and throw away all of the expensive over-the-counter products or treatments you've been using to try and quit.
More importantly, you'll have the peace of mind knowing that your family won't have to deal with the emotional and financial difficulties that could come as a result of you passing away early from health complications that were caused by smoking!
Learn the fastest and easiest way to clean out the tar and mucus from the bronchial tubes of your lungs so you can breathe a whole lot easier!
Find out how to expand your capillaries and remove blockages that could cause strokes and heart attacks
Discover how to boost your immune system and speed up your detoxification process
Find out how to get more energy in your daily life so you can do more of the things you like to do!
Find out how to greatly reduce the probability of lung cancer (and other respiratory cancers) by 95%
Reduce the chance of heart disease and strokes by 50% or more
Learn how to get rid of your lingering smokers cough and get rid of bronchitis.
Find out the fastest way to stay off cigarettes so you can stop smelling like an ashtray
Find out the common items used to stop smoking and how you can get them grocery shopping.
Discover how to NEVER feel the need to smoke again
Learn how to break your bad habits forever and cultivate new, healthier habits quickly
Learn techniques that will Increase your life expectancy, help you breathe easier, and have you feeling healthier!
Find out the secrets that most smokers fail to recognize about habits and addiction
Discover the links between the physical and the mental aspects of addiction, lung disease and your overall health
Learn how to clean the tar from your lungs AND kick your body into high gear to heal itself from within
Find out the little known but incredibly powerful vitamins, foods and exercises that flush toxins and tar right out of your body
Even if you quit smoking, learn information about nicotine addiction and how to avoid relapse as well.
Find out how to use powerful psychological tools to keep your motivation high!
Learn about the science behind the physical AND psychological addiction that too many people ignore, and how to overcome it fast.
Find out the one simple point that flips your thoughts on how hard quitting cigarettes should be
Discover the wonder foods that will help scrub your lungs pink
Learn the alternative therapies that really work for quitting smoking and cleaning your lungs... as well as exercises to speed up the detoxification process
Find out the single most important vitamin to lung health that you need for a lung detox
Learn how reducing stress in the RIGHT way will not only help you quit but will help detoxify your lungs!
Get the exact step-by-step process that will force your body to scrub your lungs clean!
In a word…YES!
First of all, if you've recently quit smoking, congrats! Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and for your family.
But you still have years of toxic build up that you need to get rid of if you want to be at your healthiest and you want to breathe as easy as possible.
That black stuff you cough up is the tar and poisons from cigarette smoke that's been accumulating over the years.
Once you get rid of all the tar, poison, and toxic build up in your lungs… you'll start to be healthier all around.
No more getting colds or sickness as easy. You'll be able to clear up infections faster, your body will be able to recover quicker and fight off illness a lot easier.
So just remember... even after you quit smoking… your lungs still have the chemicals trapped inside of them that can cause cancer and other issues.
And it's important to clean out all that stuff inside your lungs that can still cause lung cancer.
My techniques will help remove all the tar, poisons, and other carcinogens from your lungs very quickly… getting your lungs healthy again, so you can breathe easy.
The good news is… once you get rid of all the tar and toxins from your lungs using the methods listed in the guide, you'll be able to breathe easier and reduce chances of cancer, infections, bronchitis and other throat and lung disorders.
Now, even IF you quit smoking right now; it can take over 10 years for your body to clean your lungs of the harmful chemicals and tar in your lungs.
It's true! A very heavy smoker might take 10 to 15 years to get rid of all the tar and toxins from the lungs.
A light smoker might only need 7 to 10 years.
But the great news is… with the techniques you'll learn in this guide, you can speed up the lung-cleaning process from 10 years... down to a few short weeks!
"In just a few days I was coughing up black and brown gunk which was distressing but I could also feel a massive improvement to my breathing so I knew the detoxification techniques were working. My cough was gone a few days later and I had absolutely no desire to smoke anymore for the first time since I started smoking 6 years ago!"
Jim - London
"I think the anxiety and panic attacks were the worst when I stopped smoking. I was a skeptic to be honest of the entire last section but once I tried it there was no turning back. Just quitting smoking was a big enough boon for me, thanks guys. Your support and advice have really helped."
Roger - California
"I cant believe how good I feel just a month later! I just wanted to let you know that I followed every step and every exercise and every tip you said and I no longer get throat infections and I can breathe better. I can finally play tennis again in fact! Thank you Thank Thank You!"
Mary-Jane - Sydney
"I thought my lungs were ruined forever when I quit smoking a year ago. Just something I had to live with I thought. When my brother was diagnosed with cancer though I panicked and found your site.
I just wanted to tell you guys that despite my skepticism I followed your advice in the book and it has done me a world of good. I know it is too late for my brother but hopefully you can help more ex-smokers like myself clean up their lungs before they go to hospital never to come out again. God Bless"
Nicola - Colorado
Imagine waking up and no longer feeling awful from coughing and wheezing!
Imagine being offered a cigarette and turning it down without even the slightest hesitation!
Imagine being able to take in a lung full of fresh air while knowing you are fitter, healthier and happier because of it!
Just think of how happy you'll feel when you're finally free from that irritating pain that smoker's cough and smoker's lungs can cause.
No more hacking and wheezing, no more being short of breath, no more struggling to breathe when you're active. No more days of pain, suffering, and aggravation.
You'll feel better... healthier... and more energetic.
NO matter if you've been smoking for just a year or you've been a chain smoker for decades… cleansing out your lungs is one of the fastest and easiest ways to reverse the damage caused by smoking… so you can add an extra 10 to 20 quality years to your life.
And that could mean the difference between seeing your kids graduate from college, or watching them get that sport scholarship, or get married, or buy their first home or have their first child.
"I have been researching various ways of lung detoxification recently and your program was noted as being very good while i was searching for these things. been looking at various homeopathetic remedies, I really feel that a total program approach is going to be more helpful as pills and liquids disappear, but thoughts and habits do not!"
6 weeks later
"I just wanted to keep you informed of my progress which has been fantastic. The plan you gave me was just what I needed and I am feeling better every day"!
Nancy - USA
"You know what I really liked about the guide though, it was no nonsense and I could tell it was written from the heart while still having a professional tone about it. I am going to recommend it to my father who smoked heavily for around 30 years or so."
Ajay - Toronto, Canada
I've been a health researcher for decades now and have years of real-life experience helping people stop smoking.
I can honestly say there's nothing as complete, simple and effective as this program for helping you do that.
Not only will this program help you to quit smoking, it will also help you get your lungs back to being healthy… so you can get rid of breathing problems like shortness of breath AND also add years to your life.
You've seen some of our success stories on this page.
So I practice what I preach… which I can honestly say isn't the case with a lot of so called experts who are selling programs. I really think it's important that you know you're getting advice from someone who "walks the walk and talks the talk."
Unlike most programs out there now, this gives you the step by step directions for stopping smoking in the fastest way possible as well as detoxing your lungs so they're healthy again.,
If you currently smoke and you want to stop in the fastest and easiest way possible, you can use this program.
If you don't want to keep using expensive treatments trying to quit, you can use this program.
If you want to save thousands of dollars because you're no longer buying cigarettes or if you want to save thousands of dollars on potential long term health problems… you can use this.
If you want to be around longer for your kids and family, and you want to see your kids grow up to be healthy, successful adults, you can use this program.
If you want to clean out your lungs from all the toxins, tar, and poisons that have built up in your lungs over the years, you can use this program.
Even if you've tried everything else and failed... I'll show you how to stop smoking in the fastest and easiest way possible.
And I'll also show you how to clean out your lungs and reverse any damage that's happened to them… so you can start living your life in comfort!
Can you imagine the relief you'll feel when you're able to move about freely and easily, without having any breathing issues.
Imagine saving thousands of dollars a year because you're no longer buying cigarettes. Now you've got more extra spending money you can use on family vacations or taking your family out for nice dinners.
Imagine doing all of the activities you want to do all day long, instead of coughing and wheezing, having trouble breathing, or running out of breath?
Imagine being able to do lift groceries, play with the kids, and do the gardening... all without having an trouble with your breathing?
So, go ahead and download this program... which you can be reading in just minutes. It will only take you a couple of hours to read.
The 4 eBooks that make up this program will give you a step by step guide on how to quit smoking as well as supply you with all the information you need to do a lung cleanse on blackened lungs… so they become pink and healthy again.
The techniques in the guide will help with removing harmful chemicals, and purging tar that is stiffening your lungs by seeping into the tissue.
This is THE most complete and informative lung detoxification program that gives your body no choice but to eject the tar and gunk that's slowly killing you.
From helping you quit smoking… to cleansing your lungs and reversing the damage AFTER you quit... everything is covered in an easy to read format that takes you through the entire process… whether you still smoke or if you recently quit.
Well, let me ask... how much better would your life be if you no longer had to deal with breathing problems associated with smoking for all those years?
What if you could quickly and easily end your addiction to cigarettes? What if you could do all the things you miss doing and enjoy all the activities you love? And what if you can get back your healthy lungs… so you can breathe easier and reduce your risk of disease.
What if you knew you'd be around longer for your family… so you can see your kids grow up?
What if you'll be around to play with your grand kids, and be there for all those important moments in your family… what would that be worth to you?
The investment for this lung cleansing program is just
$49.95 $39.95.
And compared to the cost of doctors, hospitals and the constant financial drain that smoking cigarettes can cause…
$49.95 $39.95 could be the greatest investment you could make.
Look at it this way: These techniques will save you thousands of dollars because you'll no longer be buying expensive cigarettes.
You'll also save thousands of dollars on future medical costs that can come from potential health problems.
And the extra years you'll add to your life, and the fact those years will be quality years in which you feel great, those things are priceless!
Since I know it's 100% to your benefit to say YES now, I want to sweeten the pot and give you the following special bonus gifts for ordering right now:
Free Bonus WorkSheets
Free Action Plan
Again, this program alone is a fraction of the cost of one carton of cigarettes.
And it contains everything you'll need to stop smoking quickly and easily… as well as clean out your lungs and reverse the damage that smoking has done to your lungs.
Again, you get the complete Lung Detoxification guide AND $97 worth of bonus books… all for just $39.95
I believe this program is the fastest and easiest way for you to stop smoking AND get your lungs back to being healthy again, so you can reverse the damage from years of smoking.
In fact, I'm going to PROVE it by putting my own money where my mouth is!
Here's what I mean. Go ahead and try this program right now. Take it for a spin, at my expense.
At the end of the 8 weeks, if you haven't stopped smoking, if you haven't eliminated those cravings for cigarettes, if you're not breathing a lot easier… just ask and you'll receive a 100% refund.
Absolutely no questions asked. Not only that, but the program is yours to keep no matter what, as a gift from me to thank you for having faith in me.
Which lung would you prefer? The healthy one on the left or the poisoned one on the right?
Look, you can keep trying to stop smoking on your own, by going cold-turkey. But I'm sure you're well aware how tough that can be.
Or, you can order right now and learn how to quit smoking in the fastest and easiest way possible.
Not only that, but you can reverse the damage that smoking has done to your lungs so you can start breathing a lot easier as well as extend your life by 10 or more years.
In no time at all, you'll start to feel better because the toxic gunk and poisonous tar build up is gone. And so is the discomfort and trouble breathing.
You'll start to enjoy life more. And you'll eliminate the stress that comes from constantly worrying about your lungs and the related health issues.
You'll add quality years to your life. You'll be able to feel more confident that you're not going to deal with lung diseases like cancer. You'll have more money to spend on your family.
You'll feel better knowing that you'll be around a lot longer for your family. You'll finally have the happiness, comfort, and peace of mind you deserve.
This is something you can do for your family AND you can do this for yourself!
So please, don't procrastinate and "think about it".
Imagine being able to go hiking with your kids... play your favorite sport... or finally get back into shape again - with no fear of having trouble breathing or shortness of breath!
Imagine how happy you'll be when you're no longer dealing with the pain, stress, and worry that having a potential health problem or disease can cause.
So go ahead, give yourself permission, and click the link below and order with your credit card or check online and you'll be downloading the ebook and bonuses in just a minute!
Yes, I Want This Amazing Guide Because I Want Cleaner Lungs and an End to Cigarette Addiction for Myself and my Family's Sake!
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Yours in health,
William Reynolds & Mark Freeman
P.S. Go ahead and check out some of the testimonials above. They're from ordinary people, just like you, who have used these techniques to stop smoking fast and also get back their healthy lung functions.
And remember, I offer a 100%, completely risk-free GUARANTEE. So you have absolutely nothing to lose... and a whole new healthy life to gain.
Look, if you had a proven system for quitting smoking fast and easy, as well as helping your lungs get back to being healthy, don't you think you owe it to yourself to at least try it?
You'll learn all the information and advice you need to be smoke-free, toxin-free, and poison- free in just a few weeks rather than waiting years for your body to do this naturally.
I really want you to be able to do anything you want, whenever you want, without the worry or discomfort that comes with having problems with your lungs or with breathing.
So don't delay. Take action and order now... while it's fresh on your mind.
The guide is delivered entirely digitally. You will need to download the main guides and other bonus documents to your computer. You will then be able to read them or print them on screen, or print them out from your printer as you purchase the guide you get immediate access to download the book and start reading within minutes.
William Renolds & Mark Freeman
P.S. - Remember that every day you fail to do something about your smokers lungs the chances of serious complications increase but you CAN do something about this today!
P.P.S. - Remember that $39.95 is about the cost of just a few packs of cigarettes. Is the chance to be free of smoking and have lungs like they were before you started smoking worth that much?


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Developing Eclipse Plug-ins
With the ever-increasing popularity of Eclipse as an IDE as well as the Rich Client Platform, many companies and individuals are getting into the business of developing Eclipse plug-ins. Have you ever wondered what it would take to write one yourself? This installment of my Eclipse series will take you through the process of developing a simple visual plug-in. This will give you an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of Eclipse plug-in architecture and become familiar with the Plug-in Development Environment (PDE).
Several years ago, when I first took a closer look at Eclipse (it was at version 2.0 at the time, as I recall), I was quite impressed by the fact that it was all available for free. It provided decent Java development capabilities, but nothing far above and beyond what was commercially available at the time. However, Eclipse really captured my interest when I discovered that I could easily extend its features with my own code. In fact, no privileged access or special tools were neededEclipse provided all tools and frameworks that were used in its own development. (Over the years I have come to believe that this recursive property is the hallmark of many clever frameworks and solutions in general).
Extending Eclipse requires some basic understanding of its architecture and tools that are at your disposal. Because the easiest way to learn how to do something is to try doing it yourself, this article will help you develop a simple Eclipse plug-in using the tools provided by the Plug-in Development Environment. After getting a little background information on Eclipse architecture, you will use a PDE wizard to create a new plug-in, implement a simple workbench view, and test-run your work to see the results. The details of the implementation will be left for another installment. To accomplish this task, all you will need is a working installation of the latest Eclipse SDK (version 3.1). Visit http://www.eclipse.org/downloads to obtain a free copy.
Everything Is a Plug-in
From a developer's perspective, Eclipse is a platform for building a variety of client applications. While originally targeting development tools, the scope of Eclipse has widened to include ordinary rich-client applications, as well as non-desktop environments, such as hand-held devices and embedded systems. In order to support such a broad range of applications, a high degree of extensibility is necessary. Every Eclipse-based application consists of multiple components, called plug-ins, that interact with one another through a set of well-defined interfaces. Plug-ins are managed by a small run-time layer responsible for their discovery and activation. Starting with version 3.0, the original implementation of this layer was replaced by one based on the Open Services Gateway initiative (OSGi), thus improving Eclipse's portability across many hardware and operating system platforms and providing compatibility with a range of managed execution environments. As a result, Eclipse plug-ins are now implemented as OSGi bundles.
Similarly to other managed-component environments, the run-time characteristics of each Eclipse plug-in are specified in its descriptor, which is used by the run-time layer to configure the plug-in's execution environment. Prior to version 3.0, this descriptor was an XML-based file called plugin.xml, located at the root of the plug-in's directory. As a result of migrating to the OSGi run-time, plug-ins are typically packaged as JAR files and many of their properties, such as the unique identifier, version number, run-time classpath, and exported packages, are included in their JAR manifests (in other words, META-INF/MANIFEST.MF). However, a set of descriptor properties unique to Eclipse plug-insplug-in Extensions and Extension Pointsremain in the plugin.xml file.
A plug-in's Extension Points are basically its component configuration points described using a subset of the XML Schema. A plug-in that implements a certain abstraction, such as displaying arbitrary views in the workbench, would publish an Extension Point specifying what each implementation needs to fulfill in order to be usable by this plug-in. These requirements typically include simple properties, such as window titles and icon paths, but also names of classes implementing specific interfaces. In this example, any plug-in wanting to provide a view implementation must do so by declaring an Extension of the Extension Point with ID org.eclipse.ui.views in its plug-in descriptor. This Extension must specify the name of a class implementing interface org.eclipse.ui.IViewPart. At run-time, the workbench plug-in searches the plug-in registry for all org.eclipse.ui.views Extensions and offers them to the user as displayable views. When the user chooses to open a particular view, the workbench plug-in instantiates the view's implementation class, specified in its plug-in descriptor, and interacts with it through interface org.eclipse.ui.IViewPart. This mechanism is the cornerstone of Eclipse's extensibility; plug-ins provide concrete implementations of other plug-ins' abstractions, and many in turn implement their own, higher-order abstractions and expose them as Extension Points for others to fulfill.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<?eclipse version="3.0"?>
The Plug-in Development Environment
As you can see, the core task of developing Eclipse applications essentially consists of creating plug-ins that implement one or more Extensions. Theoretically, there's nothing stopping you from using Notepad, or vi, and javac on the command-line to develop Eclipse plug-ins (but I want to hear from anyone who's actually tried!). Luckily, Eclipse comes with a robust set of tools that make this job much easier. The Plug-in Development Environment (PDE) is freely distributed as part of the Eclipse SDK, and serves as a good example of an Eclipse-based IDE toolit is nothing more than a set of plug-ins with their Extensions (as a matter of fact, they also expose several Extension Points, which you may use to develop your own PDE extensions).
In PDE, each plug-in under development is represented by a single Java project. Plug-in projects have certain unique characteristics that make them what they are; for example, each has a plug-in descriptor (a manifest and/or a plugin.xml file), a dynamic classpath based on dependencies specified in the descriptor, special builders, and other configuration properties. PDE provides a plug-in creation wizard that creates plug-in projects populated with the required essentials.
PDE comes with a special multi-page editor that makes plug-in development easier. The Plug-in Manifest Editor actually spans three filesthe bundle manifest (META-INF/MANIFEST.MF), plugin.xml, and build.properties. It allows you to edit all properties necessary to describe a plug-ints basic run-time requirements, dependencies, extensions, extension points, and so on. You will take a more detailed tour of this editor while developing the sample plug-in.
Because Eclipse plug-ins are essentially Java projects, they are built incrementally by default, and no special manual build steps are necessary. However, PDE makes it possible to create unattended builds using Ant; you can create an Ant build script for your plug-in (in Package Explorer, right-click your plugin.xml and choose PDE Tools -> Create Ant Build File), which provides targets for creating various build outputs (such as plug-in JARs, source archives, and so forth).
To test-run your work, PDE provides a special launch configuration type that allows you to launch another workbench instance (referred to as the run-time workbench) with your workspace plug-ins included in its configuration (this is also referred to as self-hostingyou don't have to install your plug-ins into an external workbench just to test-run them; instead, you can use your own development workbench installation, dynamically). Your Eclipse launch configuration will allow you to specify which plug-ins you want included, special command-line arguments, environment properties, and so on.PDE also comes with a solid user documentation, as well as extensive reference information (Javadoc and Extension Point documentation). Because it is released under the same terms as Eclipse itself, its source code is freely available and in fact included by default with the SDK.
Creating a Simple Plug-in
To get a better idea of how to develop plug-ins using PDE, you will create a simple workbench view. Its purpose will be to list all views available in the workbench at run-time (thus, you will call it the Superview). While doing so, you will examine the various parts of the Plug-in Manifest Editor, using the example at hand.
To get started, launch your Eclipse SDK and choose an empty workspace. When you close the Welcome page, you should find yourself in the Java perspective, by default (however, it is not required that you are in the Java perspective in order to proceed). First, you will use the New Plug-in wizard to create the plug-in. Then, you will edit its descriptor using the Plug-in Manifest Editor, and implement a Java class using JDT. Lastly, you will launch our plug-in in a run-time workbench to see the results. Now, get started:
- In the main menu, click File -> New -> Project, then select Plug-in Project and click Next.
- On the next wizard page, enter com.developer.superview as the Project name. Click Next.
- On this page, leave all fields with their default values and just click Finish. Answer yes when asked whether to switch to the Plug-in Development perspective. At this point, the plug-in has been created and you should see the Overview page of the Plug-in Manifest Editor.
The Overview page contains some general properties, such as the ID of your plug-in, its version, name, provider, plug-in class, and platform filter. It also provides links to pages for specifying plug-in content, its build configuration, as well as links for test-running and exporting the plug-in (all with brief descriptions). The ID is required and must uniquely identify your plug-in, globally. The Version is typically a three- or four-part, dot-separated version identifier (major.minor.service{.qualifier}). Plug-in versioning is documented in detail in your Platform Plug-in Developer Guide; in this exercise, you will settle for the default 1.0.0. The Name and Provider are optional and are only used as display labels in product configuration. The Class property is also optional, and for now it'll suffice to say that it represents a singleton instance of the plug-in at run-time, typically used as a single point of access to various plug-in-specific data. In this example, the wizard generates a default implementation of this class for you, but you will not reference it from any code developed in this example. Platform filter can be used to restrict the plug-in's platform applicability (not used in this example).
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Fall Out Boy and The Band Perry are the latest artists to cross paths on CMT Crossroads . The place was rockin', and let's just say fans definitely came a knockin' in droves for Wednesday's (Oct. 2) taping this week at Rocketown, a popular hang near downtown Nashville.
It's OK to admit if you're a little uncertain how the Chicago-based rockers might sound on a Band Perry smash like "If I Die Young." Or how Kimberly Perry might sound if she were to take on a Fall Out Boy hit like "Sugar, We're Going Down." The beauty of CMT Crossroads is not knowing what to expect when artists from two completely different musical worlds take the stage together, most often for the first time ever.
It's fun to wonder if they'd met before the rehearsals, are they friends now and how they really feel about each other's music. The banter between songs and the stories from behind the scenes give the audience a chance to see the heart and soul behind the collaboration.
Trust me, you'll hear some big hits from both bands in ways you've never heard them before. You'll also hear Kimberly Perry joke about how they all "coordinated" outfits and hear Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz describe the moment he fell in love with Nashville — thanks to a visit to a local Walgreens.
And if you look closely, you might even catch a glimpse of that engagement ring Ms. Perry is now sporting from her fiancé, Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia.
CMT Crossroads: Fall Out Boy and The Band Perry will premiere Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.View photos from the CMT Crossroads taping.


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Warner Bros. has released their preview kit for 2011 and along with it they're providing the first look at Sherlock Holmes II, The Hangover Part II, and Horrible Bosses. There's also images for The Rite, Unknown, Hall Pass, Red Riding Hood, Sucker Punch, Born to Be Wild, Something Borrowed, Apparition, Final Destination 5, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Hit the jump to check out the high-resolution synopses and images from these films plus synopses for Crazy Stupid Love, Green Lantern, Dolphin Tale, Contagion, Happy Feet 2, and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
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In theaters on January 28
(Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line)
Director: Mikael Håfström
Writers: Michael Petroni
Suggested by the book by Matt Baglio
Producers: Beau Flynn & Tripp Vinson
Executive Producers: Richard Brener, Merideth Finn, Robert Bernacchi
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciarán Hinds, Rutger Hauer
Psychological Thriller. Inspired by true events, "The Rite" follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he's in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil's reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.
In theaters on February 18
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Dark Castle)
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Writers: Oliver Butcher & Stephen Cornwell
Based upon the novel Unknown by Didier van Cauwelaert
Producers: Joel Silver, Leonard Goldberg, Andrew Rona
Executive Producers: Susan Downey, Steve Richards, Sarah Meyer, Peter McAleese
Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones, Aidan Quinn, Bruno Ganz, Frank Langella
Thriller. Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) awakens after a car accident in Berlin to discover that his wife (January Jones) suddenly doesn't recognize him and another man (Aidan Quinn) has assumed his identity. Ignored by disbelieving authorities and hunted by mysterious assassins, he finds himself alone, tired and on the run. Aided by an unlikely ally (Diane Kruger), Martin plunges headlong into a deadly mystery that will force him to question his sanity, his identity, and just how far he's willing to go to uncover the truth.
In theaters on February 25
(Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line)
Directors: Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly
Writers: Pete Jones & Peter Farrelly & Kevin Barnett & Bobby Farrelly
Story by Pete Jones
Producers: Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly, Bradley Thomas
Executive Producers: Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Merideth Finn, Marc S. Fischer
Cast: Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, Richard Jenkins, Christina Applegate, Alexandra Daddario, Stephen Merchant, Nicky Whelan, Larry Joe Campbell, Tyler Hoechlin
Comedy. Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) are best friends who have a lot in common, including the fact that they have each been married for many years. But when the two men begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives (Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate) take a bold approach to revitalizing their marriages: granting them a "hall pass," one week of freedom to do whatever they want…no questions asked. At first, it sounds like a dream come true for Rick and Fred. But it isn't long before they discover that their expectations of the single life–and themselves–are completely, and hilariously, out of sync with reality.
In theaters on March 11
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Writer: David Leslie Johnson
Producers: Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Leonardo DiCaprio, Julie Yorn
Executive Producers: Jim Rowe, Michael Ireland, Catherine Hardwicke
Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman, Billy Burke, Shiloh Fernandez, Max Irons, Virginia Madsen, Julie Christie
Romantic Fantasy Thriller. Valerie (Amanda Seyfried) is a beautiful young woman torn between two men. She is in love with a brooding outsider Peter (Shiloh Fernandez), but her parents have arranged for her to marry the wealthy Henry (Max Irons). Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter are planning to run away together when they learn that Valerie's older sister has been killed by the werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village. For years, the people have maintained an uneasy truce with the beast, offering the creature a monthly animal sacrifice. But under a blood red moon, the wolf has upped the stakes by taking a human life. Hungry for revenge, the people call on famed werewolf hunter, Father Solomon (Gary Oldman), to help them kill the wolf. But Solomon's arrival brings unintended consequences as he warns that the wolf, who takes human form by day, could be any one of them. As the death toll rises with each moon, Valerie begins to suspect that the werewolf could be someone she loves. Panic grips the town as Valerie discovers that she has a unique connection to the beast–one that inexorably draws them together, making her both suspect…and bait.
In theaters and IMAX on March 25
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures)
Director: Zack Snyder
Writers: Zack Snyder & Steve Shibuya
Story by Zack Snyder
Producers: Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder
Executive Producers: Thomas Tull, Wesley Coller, Jon Jashni, Chris deFaria, Jim Rowe, William Fay
Cast: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac, Jon Hamm, Scott Glenn
Action Fantasy. Close your eyes. Open your mind. You will be unprepared. "Sucker Punch" is an epic action fantasy that takes us into the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the lines between what's real and what is imaginary. She has been locked away against her will, but Babydoll (Emily Browning) has not lost her will to survive. Determined to fight for her freedom, she urges four other young girls–the outspoken Rocket (Jena Malone), the street-smart Blondie (Vanessa Hudgens), the fiercely loyal Amber (Jamie Chung) and the reluctant Sweet Pea (Abbie Cornish)–to band together and try to escape their terrible fate at the hands of their captors, Blue (Oscar Isaac), Madam Gorski (Carla Gugino) and the High Roller (Jon Hamm). Led by Babydoll, the girls engage in fantastical warfare against everything from samurais to serpents, with a virtual arsenal at their disposal. Together, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive. But with the help of a Wise Man (Scott Glenn), their unbelievable journey–if they succeed–will set them free.
Exclusively in IMAX on April 8
Director: David Lickley
Writer: Drew Fellman
Producer: Drew Fellman
Narrator: Morgan Freeman
Documentary Adventure. "Born to be Wild 3D" is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them–saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, "Born to be Wild 3D" is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild.
In theaters on May 26
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures)
Director: Todd Phillips
Writers: Scot Armstrong, Todd Phillips, Craig Mazin
Producers: Todd Phillips, Dan Goldberg
Executive Producers: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, William Fay, Scott Budnick, Chris Bender, J.C. Spink
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Jeffrey Tambor, Mike Tyson, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong
Comedy. In the follow-up to the record-breaking hit comedy "The Hangover," Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don't always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can't even be imagined.
In theaters on June 10
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Alcon Entertainment)
Director: Luke Greenfield
Writers: Jennie Urman and Jordan Roberts
Based on the novel Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
Producers: Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Molly Smith, Hilary Swank, Pamela Schein Murphy, Aaron Lubin
Executive Producer: Ellen H. Schwartz
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, Steve Howey, John Krasinski
Romantic Comedy. Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a talented attorney at a top New York law firm, a generous and loyal friend and, unhappily, still single…as her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) is constantly reminding her. But after one drink too many at her 30th birthday party, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in bed with the guy she's had a crush on since law school, Dex (Colin Egglesfield), who just happens to be Darcy's fiancé. When Rachel and Darcy's lifelong friendship collides with true love, it leads to unexpected complications and potentially explosive romantic revelations. Meanwhile, Ethan (John Krasinski), who has been Rachel's constant confidante and sometimes conscience, has been harboring a secret of his own, and Marcus (Steve Howey), an irrepressible womanizer, can't keep his mind out of the gutter or his hands off any girl within reach.
In 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX on July 15
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Director: David Yates
Writers: Steve Kloves
Based on the novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Producers: David Heyman, David Barron, J.K. Rowling
Executive Producer: Lionel Wigram
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Jason Isaacs, Alan Rickman, David Thewlis, Julie Walters, Bonnie Wright
Fantasy Adventure. In Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.
In theaters on July 29
(Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line)
Director: Seth Gordon
Writers: Screenplay by Michael Markowitz and John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein
Story by Michael Markowitz
Producers: Brett Ratner, Jay Stern
Executive Producers: Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Samuel J. Brown, Diana Pokorny
Cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey, Donald Sutherland, Julie Bowen
Comedy. For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston) into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con (Jamie Foxx), the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers…permanently. There's only one problem: even the best laid plans are only as foolproof as the brains behind them.
In 3D and 2D in select theaters on August 26
(Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line)
Director: Steven Quale
Writer: Eric Heisserer
Producers: Craig Perry, Warren Zide
Executive Producers: Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Eric Holmberg, Richard Brener, Walter Hamada, Dave Neustadter
Cast: Emma Bell, Nicholas D'Agosto, Miles Fisher, Arlen Escarpeta, Jacqueline MacInnes-Wood, P.J. Byrne, Ellen Wroe, David Koechner, Courtney B. Vance, Tony Todd
Horror. Death makes a killing in the next installment in the horror series which once again proves that no matter where you run, no matter where you hide…you can't cheat death.
In theaters on August 20
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Dark Castle)
Director: Todd Lincoln
Writers: Todd Lincoln and Carl Ellsworth
Producers: Joel Silver, Andrew Rona, Alex Heineman
Executive Producers: Steve Richards, Sue Baden-Powell, Daniel Alter
Cast: Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan, Tom Felton
Supernatural Thriller. When frightening events start to occur in their home, young couple Kelly (Ashley Greene) and Ben (Sebastian Stan) discover they are being haunted by a presence that was accidentally conjured during a university parapsychology experiment. The horrifying apparition feeds on their fear and torments them no matter where they try to run. Their last hope is an expert in the supernatural (Tom Felton), but even with his help they may already be too late to save themselves from this terrifying force…
In theaters on December 16
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow Pictures)
Director: Guy Ritchie
Writers: Kieren Mulroney & Michele Mulroney
Producers: Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey, Dan Lin
Executive Producer: Bruce Berman
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris, Eddie Marsan, Stephen Fry
Action Adventure Mystery. Guy Ritchie helms a new action-packed adventure, following the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.), and his longtime trusted associate, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), as they match wits with their arch-nemesis, the criminal genius Moriarty (Jared Harris).
Warner Bros. has also released synopses for films that currently have no images in the preview kit.
In theaters on April 22
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Directors: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
Writer: Dan Fogelman
Producers: Steve Carell, Denise Di Novi
Executive Producers: David A. Siegel, Vance DeGeneres, Charlie Hartsock
Cast: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Jonah Bobo John Carroll Lynch, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, Analeigh Tipton, Josh Groban, Liza Lapira, Joey King
Comedy. At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream–good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protege to handsome, thirtysomething player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can't be found at Supercuts or The Gap. Cal and Emily aren't the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal's 13-year-old son, Robbie, is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica, who harbors a crush on Cal. And despite Cal's makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can't be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began.
In 3D and 2D in select theaters on June 17
(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Director: Martin Campbell
Writers: Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim and Michael Goldenberg
Story by Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim
Based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics
Producers: Donald De Line, Greg Berlanti
Executive Producers: Herbert W. Gains, Andrew Haas
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins, Temuera Morrison, Jay O. Sanders, Taika Waititi, Jon Tenney
Action Adventure. In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
In 3D and 2D in select theaters on October 7
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Alcon Entertainment)
Director: Charles Martin Smith
Writers: Karen Janszen, Noam Dromi, Charles Martin Smith and Jordan Roberts
Producers: Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Richard Ingber
Executive Producers: Robert Engelman, Steven P. Wegner
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Nathan Gamble
Family Adventure. "Dolphin Tale" is inspired by the remarkable true story of a courageous dolphin named Winter and the compassionate people who banded together to save her life.
In theaters and IMAX on October 21
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Participant Media/ImageNation)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Writer: Scott Burns
Producers: Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Gregory S. Jacobs
Cast: Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet
Thriller. "Contagion" follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.
In 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX on November 18
(Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow Pictures)
Director: George Miller
Writer: George Miller
Producers: George Miller, Doug Mitchell
Cast: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brad Pitt, Hank Azaria, Matt Damon, Alecia Moore (Pink), EG Daily
Animated Adventure. The sequel to the Academy Award®-winning animated smash hit, "Happy Feet 2" returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica, reuniting us with the world's most famous tap-dancing penguin, Mumble (Elijah Wood), the love of his life, Gloria (Alecia Moore {Pink}) and their old friends Ramon and Lovelace (Robin Williams). Mumble and Gloria now have a son of their own, Erik (EG Daily), who is struggling to find his own particular talents in the Emperor Penguin world. But new dangers are threatening the penguin nation, and it's going to take everyone working–and dancing–together to save them.
In 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX – Undated 2011
(Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line)
Director: Brad Peyton
Writers: Richard Outten and Mark Gunn & Brian Gunn
Producers: Beau Flynn & Tripp Vinson, Charlotte Huggins
Executive Producers: Michael Bostick, Evan Turner, Marcus Viscidi
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzman, Kristin Davis
Family Adventure. The follow-up to the 2008 hit. The new journey begins when young adventurer Sean (Josh Hutcherson) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist–a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Unable to stop him from going, Sean's new stepfather (Dwayne Johnson) joins the quest. Together with a helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman) and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter (Vanessa Hudgens), they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever.


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WASHINGTON -- During a recent workshop with seniors at my church, a debate broke out concerning Medicare Part D.
WASHINGTON -- During a recent workshop with seniors at my church, a debate broke out concerning Medicare Part D.
That's the program that helps pay for prescription drugs. Medicare offers the coverage to all enrollees, and if you elect to get the coverage, you pay a monthly premium.
If you do not sign up for Part D when you're first eligible for Medicare Part A and/or Part B, and you didn't have prescription drug coverage that met Medicare's minimum standard, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty if you eventually decide to join the plan.
Some of the seniors, concerned about facing that penalty, said they had enrolled in Part D even though they already had drug coverage as part of another plan, some with their former employers.
"I'm not going to pay a penalty," one woman argued, with several others agreeing with her.
But another senior tried to tell her that she wouldn't face a penalty if she later needed Part D. He was right: You don't incur a late penalty if you opt out of buying Plan D because you already have creditable prescription coverage, or if you participate in the government program called Extra Help. This is a Medicare program that assists people with limited incomes and financial resources to pay for their prescriptions.
The key word here is "creditable," which means that your plan's coverage is expected to pay on average as much as the standard Medicare prescription drug coverage. If you have drug coverage from an employer, union or other group health plan, you should get a notice every year letting you know whether or not your drug coverage is creditable.
"Keep that letter in a safe spot," said Nicole Duritz, AARP's vice president for health, education and outreach. "It can be difficult to get a copy of the letter if the business that was covering you closes down."
The bottom line is if you have creditable prescription coverage, you don't need to double up on coverage by signing up for a Plan D out of fear you'll get hit with a penalty, Duritz said.
The late enrollment penalty is calculated by multiplying 1 percent of what's called the "national base beneficiary premium," which for 2014 is $32.42. The premium amount is then multiplied by the number of full, uncovered months you were eligible but didn't have Plan D or went without other creditable coverage. The final amount is rounded to the nearest 10 cents and added to your monthly premium.
Medicare.gov gives an example of how the penalty is imposed. Let's say you didn't join a prescription drug plan when you became eligible by June 2011. You didn't have any other creditable prescription coverage. You decide to join a plan this year during the open enrollment, which runs until Dec. 7. Your coverage would then begin on Jan. 1.
Your penalty in 2014 is 30 percent (1 percent for each of the 30 months between July 2011 and December 2013) of $32.42 (the national base beneficiary premium for 2014), which is $9.73. The penalty is rounded to $9.70, which you'll pay along with your premium each month. The late enrollment penalty is added to your monthly Part D premium for as long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage.
You may decide not sign up because you aren't taking medication. Although you save now, weigh that against a future penalty and whether you can afford it.
Let's say you lose your creditable prescription coverage and want to enroll in Plan D. Don't panic, but you do have to act fast. You have a small window to sign up. Be sure you don't have a break in creditable coverage for 63 days or more.
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If you have concerns about Part D, go online to www.Medicare.gov or call (800) 633-4227. You can also talk to a counselor in your state who can help you get the answers you need through the State Health Insurance Counseling Assistance Program (SHIP). Call (800) 633-4227 to find the number of the SHIP in your state.
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The SSD Relapse: Understanding and Choosing the Best SSDby Anand Lal Shimpi on August 30, 2009 12:00 AM EST
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All Indilinx Drives Are Built Alike
G.Skill, OCZ, Super Talent and Patriot all sent their Indilinx MLC drives in for review. If you take the drives apart you see that most are the very same on the inside, despite differences externally:
From Left to Right: OCZ Vertex Turbo, OCZ Agility, Patriot Torqx, G.Skill Falcon and Super Talent UltraDrive GX. Only the Super Talent drive uses a different PCB design.
Even the packaging doesn't appear to vary much between manufacturers; that part I don't really understand. All that seems to change is the artwork on the outside.
There are some minor differences between drives. Patriot ships its Torqx with a 2.5" to 3.5" drive bay adapter, a nice addition. The Torqx also comes with a 10 year warranty, the longest of any Indilinx based manufacturer. OCZ is next with a 3 year warranty, followed by Super Talent and G.Skill at 2 years.
Indilinx is still a very small company so it relies on its customers to help with validation, testing and even provide feedback for firmware development. As far as I can tell, every single Indilinx customer gets the same firmware revisions. Some vendors choose to rename the firmware revisions, while others do not. OCZ calls its latest stable firmware 1.30, while G.Skill, Super Talent and Patriot call it 1571.
The Indilinx Barefoot controller (right), powered by an ARM core.
Of all the Indilinxites, OCZ and Super Talent work closest with the controller manufacturer. In exchange for their help in manufacturing and validation, OCZ and Super Talent also get access to the latest firmwares earlier than the rest of the manufacturers. Ultimately all manufacturers will get access to the same firmware, it just takes longer if you're not OCZ or Super Talent.
You no longer need to use a jumper to upgrade your firmware, provided that you're already running fw revision 1275 or later. If you have a previous version you're pretty much out of luck as you need to upgrade to 1275 first before upgrading to anything else, and none of the manufacturers make it easy to do. Some don't even offer links to the necessary firmware you'd need to jump to 1275. Thankfully pretty much anything you buy today should come nearly up to date, so this mostly impacts the original customers of the drive.
Performance, as you'd expect, is the same regardless of manufacturer:
There's normal variance between drives depending on the flash/controller, that's why the OCZ Vertex is slower than the Patriot Torqx here but faster than the Super Talent UltraDrive GX. The manufacturer and size of the flash has more to do with determining performance. Samsung is used on all of these drives but the larger the drive, the better the performance. The 256GB model here will always be faster than a 128GB drive, which will always be faster than a 64GB, etc...
All of the drives here use the same firmware (1571) except for one of the Super Talent drives. That drive is using the beta 1711 firmware with TRIM support that was pulled.
When it comes to the best overall package, I'd say Patriot's Torqx is the nicest for a desktop customer. You get a 3.5" adapter bracket and a 10 year warranty (although it's difficult to predict what Patriot's replacement strategy will be in 10 years).
The Patriot Torqx bundle, complete with a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter.
Prices vary a bit between manufacturers, although most of the more expensive drives here have a $30 rebate to bring their prices in line:
|Price for 128GB
|Corsair Extreme Series
|OCZ Agility
|OCZ Vertex
|OCZ Vertex Turbo
|Patriot Torqx
OCZ does do some unique things that the other manufacturers don't such as deliver an overclocked drive (Turbo) and a drive with slower flash (Agility). There's a Mac Edition of the Vertex, unfortunately it's no different than the regular drive - it just has a different sticker on it and a higher pricetag.
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jtleon - Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - linkYes I fell asleep atleast 3 times reading this article (it IS Monday afterall)
Yes, Indilinx clearly rocks the SSD world - Now I know thanks to Anand!
Stories like this set the standard for all review sites - I don't come away with the feeling I was just sold a bill of goods by some schiester in Intel's pocket, or otherwise.
Great Job Anand! Keep them coming! Reply
SSDdaydreamer - Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - linkI too am wondering whether TRIM will be available on the Intel Drives for Windows XP or Vista. I seriously doubt it, as the OCZ Wiper Tool appears to only be available for Indilinx controllers. Perhaps Intel will introduce their own wiper utility. I am leaning towards the OCZ Vertex or Patriot Torqx drives, as I am quite content with Windows XP and Windows Vista.
I have an itchy trigger finger on these SSDs, but I want to hold back for the following unknowns.
1. I would like to use the NTFS file system for my drive, but I am unsure of the proper/ideal block size.
2. I would merely like to image my existing Windows Installation, but I am worried that performance or stability problems will arise from the NTFS file system. A fresh install could be in order, but it is preferred to image.
3. Is there a way to change the size of the spare area? Maybe I have the wrong idea (perhaps only format part of the drive, unformatted space goes appends to the spare area?) I am willing to sacrifice some of the usable partition space for an increased spare area for improved performance.
4. Are there complications with multiple partitions? If there are multiple partitions on the drive (for multi-boot) do they all share the same spare area? Is it possible to allow their own respective spare areas?
Is there anybody out there that could enlighten me? I'm sure others would do well to have the answers as well. If I make any discoveries, I will be sure to post them.
Thanks in advance.
bradhs - Monday, September 7, 2009 - linkIS there a "Wiper" app for Intel X-25m G2 drives? For people who don't have Windows 7 (TRIM) and want to keep the Intel X-25m G2 running smooth. Reply
smjohns - Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - linkNo there is no wiper tool for Intel drives at the mo. In addition to this the current firmware on the Intel drives do not have TRIM enabled. I guess this will be released soon after Windows7 is released. I think I have read somewhere that Intel are working on a TRIM version of it's Matrix Storage Manager software that will provide this functionality to the other operating systems. Reply
Burny - Monday, September 7, 2009 - linkAs many before me: great article! I learned a lot about SSD's. Even up to the point i'm ready to buy one.
I still have 2 questions tough:
2. Will TRIM be available on the G2 Intel drives for sure? Some sources doubt this: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en...">http://www.microsoft.com/communities/ne...t=&l...
3. As I understand, TRIM will work on a firmware level. That implies that TRIM will also function under Windows XP or any OS for that matter? Then why the need to build another TRIM into Windows 7? Or does a TRIM firmware enabled SSD simply allows the OS to use TRIM?
smegforbrain - Monday, September 7, 2009 - linkWhile I consider myself handy with computers, I'm not the best technical mind when it comes to the details. You do an excellent job of presenting everything in a manner that it can be understood with little difficulty. I look forward to future articles about SSDs.
I do have a question I'm hoping somebody can answer. I'm as interested in the long-term storage outlook of SSD drives as I am every day use. I've seen it said that an SSD drive should hold its charge for 10 years if not used, and it was discussed a bit earlier in this thread.
Yet, none of my current mechanical hard drives are more than 3 years old; none of my burned DVDs/CDs are older than 5 years. It seems far more likely that I would replace an SSD for one with a greater storage capacity after 5 years tops than to expect one to be in use, even as archival storage, for as long as 10 years.
So, is the 10 year 'lifespan' even going to be an issue with archival storage for most people?
Will this worry over the life span of an SSD become even less of an issue as the technology matures over the next couple of years? Reply
Starcub - Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - link"So, is the 10 year 'lifespan' even going to be an issue with archival storage for most people?"
No, but who takes wads of money out of their wallet to store it on their shelf? Reply
smegforbrain - Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - link"No, but who takes wads of money out of their wallet to store it on their shelf?"
That is simply assuming that they will remain as expensive as they are now. They won't. Reply
BlackSphinx - Sunday, September 6, 2009 - linkHello! I'm taking the time to comment on this article, because I am very thankful for all of these awesome write-ups on SSD.
I'm in the process of building an heavily overclocked i7 rig for gaming and video edition, and I was going to jam 2 Velociraptors in Raid0 in there. Why? I had only heard bad things about SSDs in the past.
Reading your aticles, who are, while in depth, very clear and easy to understand, I understand much better what happened in early SSDs, what's so good about recent Indilinx and Intel SSD, and, truly, why I should forgo mechanical drives and instead go the SSD route (which, frankly, isn't more costly than a Raid0 raptor setup). In short, these articles are a great service to the end users just like myself, and if they were intended as such, you have passed with flying colors. Congratulations and thanks. Reply
Transisto - Sunday, September 6, 2009 - linkCould someone reset my brain as to why there is no way to get a (very noticeable) improvement from USB thumb-drives. I mean these thing also get 0.1 ms latency.
It's a bit extreme but for the same price I could get 9 cheap 8gb SLC usb drive for around 20$ each and put them in three separate PCI-USB add-on card (5$)
They would saturate the USB controler with 3 drive in it so I Could get around 140mb/s read and 60mb/s write.
Say you manage to merge that into a raid or ... ? Is eboost or Readyboost any good at scaling up ?


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After last week's commentary -- "Surface with Windows RT is No PC Replacement" -- I received the type of feedback I used to get from Linux users (when there were any) and still get from Apple fanatics. That is, many people were not pleased.
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Sadly, my critical examination of Surface with Windows RT was frequently misunderstood. I have a responsibility as a reviewer to be honest about any and all products that I use, and my Surface piece reflects what an incomplete and frustrating experience this particular device really is. But if you've been following along on the SuperSite for Windows, you know that I'm writing a series of tips and other articles about Surface, aimed at helping people overcome these frustrations. Of which there are many.
But enough of that. The Surface is what it is, and regardless of my opinion of the thing, it's pretty clear that millions of people have purchased the devices and many more will do so in the weeks and months ahead, and that many of them intend to bring it to work. There, as with all things Surface, the picture is pretty good now. But it's going to get a lot better.
Surface, of course, usually comes with a keyboard cover of some kind and I frankly have a hard time imagining almost anyone using this device without a cover. Although I'm a pretty heavy typist, I realize that most people don't spend their days tapping away, and although this sounds counter-intuitive, I actually think the thinner, lighter, and less-expensive Touch Cover makes more sense for most people than does the Type Cover. Check out "Microsoft Surface: Touch Cover vs. Type Cover" for more on that one.
Surface, as you might know, comes with a consumer version of Office 2013 that isn't licensed for commercial (i.e., work) use. However, as Ed Bott over at ZDNet explains in "How much do you have to pay to use Office 2013 RT for work?," you can legally license Office RT for work, assuming you know the trick. He'll tell you how.
Surface comes with the same desktop-based Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) you know and love from Windows 7 and Windows 8, and it works the same way, allowing you to access remote PCs and servers through RDP. (There's a Metro version too, if you're all in on the new stuff.) It's also compatible with RemoteApp, meaning that you can stream individual apps from servers to the Windows RT desktop, just as you do with normal Windows versions. So that's all good.
For now, Surface can be managed only using Exchange ActiveSync (EAS). That is, it can't connect to a domain and be managed with Group Policy. EAS is actually pretty good: You can configure PIN and password policies, do remote wipe, and so on. But if you're familiar with the granularity of Group Policy, you know you can do a lot more to lock down true Windows clients. And although Windows RT (and thus Surface) can't partake in that, change is coming.
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We are a family-run candy distribution company that has been in Seattle since 1946. Our current customers include a large retail drug store chain, independent gas stations, gift shops, and pharmacies. We distribute almost any kind of candy you can think of as well as snack foods.
Our value proposition is that we are the "local guys" - we aren't the giant distributor who is over-charging the client and we provide a great service to them in the form of merchandising and our candy expertise to help them boost their retail candy & snack food sales.
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