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- New production photos of Reposession Mambo tell us absolutely nothing about the more serious of the two organ-repo movies coming next year. You can see allegedly "futuristic" cars and some buildings. Yawn. [ShockTillYouDrop.com]
- The new Justice League movie is being "cast as cheaply as possible," says New York Magazine. It's semi-official that total unknown Armie Hammer will play Batman in the League. That's in addition to the previously leaked cast: Scott Porter as Superman, Megan Gale as Wonder Woman, Common as Green Lantern and Adam Brody as Flash. "In other words, a D-list cast is set to portray the world's oldest, most iconic superhero team," Matthew Perpetua kvetches. [NYMag]
- Newly released clips from I Am Legend reveal no spoilers, but prove the film will live or die depending on how much you enjoy Will Smith talking to himself. [IESB]
Ron Moore's new projects and Stanley Kubrick's biggest mistake below the fold...
- Battlestar Galactica co-creator Ronald D. Moore has two new TV series in development: one that he's developing for NBC/Universal, and one that he's supervising for Fox Broadcasting. He's also writing a sequel to iRobot, and a new version of The Thing for Universal. The new Thing will be linked to the 1982 version somehow. [Eclipse Magazine]
- Fans who want to see more of George Takei's Sulu as a starship captain in his own right had better not blink during the new Star Trek movie. The older Captain Sulu will appear in a brief scene with Leonard Nimoy's Spock. [TrekWeb]
- Brian Aldiss spent ten years trying to convince Stanley Kubrick not to turn AI into a dumb PInnochio story. "But you might as well try to persuade this table to be a chair as persuade Stanley of anything," he complains. In the end, Kubrick died and Spielberg turned AI into non-sensical "crap," says Aldiss. [London Times]

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|Dec 5th, 2009 01:37 PM
I went and saw this movie with some friends at a Drive-in theater (I had a DD) and we had a cooler of beverages to get us through this monstrosity (I wanted to see the new Terminator movie which was the second part of the double feature). I pledged to take a drink every time Shia or any other crappy actor/actress said something bumbling, inane, sophomoric, or unfunny and suffice it to say, I am quite sure I was quite tipsy 25 minutes into the movie. The only upside is I was able to time subsequent bathroom breaks for everytime people started talking the rest of the movie. Even devoid of a good portion of the dialogue the movie was still hard to watch and once Sam's parents were caught in Egypt, ducking and diving in slo-mo, and his dad had started shouting, "I'M GOING WITH YOU!" with cheesy instumentals in the background I nearly entered a coma.
I sadly remember very little about T4 thanks to this movie, although I suspect I was not overly impressed/borderline let down.
Days later my friends and I placed a bet on whether the next movie will have a Spanish talking, salsa dancing bot who transforms from a Taco Stand and hotwires cars or a slanty-eyed bot that can't pronounce its "Rs" that transforms into a rice cooker. BECAUSE IT'S OKAY IF THEY ARE ROBOTS (sarcasm). I'm quite sure "Revenge of the Fallen" is the closest I will come to seeing contemporary blackface in cinema.
This movie made me caress and cradle my VHS copy of the real Transformers movie for dear life:-( It's quite sad that even with Proto's lengthy and accurate analysis of the movie we could all easily find pages of additional faults...
|Dec 5th, 2009 01:08 AM
|Longest review ever!
|Dec 5th, 2009 12:57 AM
Actually it's a disaster movie in every sense of the word. The casting, character design, voice acting (with a few obvious exceptions of course) and plot... all disasterous. :D
I agree though. They are a fun movie to watch... ONCE... and then block it out and blame it on the booze.
|Dec 4th, 2009 09:05 PM
|Kilgore Cod
I liked both movies but at the same time, I simply can't defend them. They are junk cinema, and I sure love me some Doritos.
It helps that I view them as disaster movies, except with lots of bad attempts at humor.
|Dec 4th, 2009 02:38 PM
|Mister Tea
Ant10708: Do not assume that I subscribe to politically correct thinking. I don't by that "wigger" shit for a second, but I couldn't care less if the dumbasses behind this movie wanted to make racial jokes or not. No, my problem with the shuckin' and jivin' robots in Transformers 2 is that they, like everything else in both movies, are simply not funny. No form of humor should ever be off limits, but it has to be done well.
Even with the Rifftrax for the first Transformers, I had trouble sitting through the movie's execrable "humor," and sat wondering what sort of imbecile could possibly find it funny. The only thing I could come up with is the loud, doughy, red-faced dork who nearly dies laughing as he watches Two and a Half Men. And I really hope that guy is happy, because non-idiots found the movie was so unfunny it hurt.
|Dec 3rd, 2009 04:06 PM
|First, spot review, this piece of crap wasn't worth the time and/or money put into it. Secondly, golf clap for our heroic Proto for proper use of the term "MacGuffins". That just made happy in ways it shouldn't
|Dec 3rd, 2009 01:55 PM
|How can you review this movie and leave out the giant robot balls and the blantant wankery towards the military? This movie was horrible on so many levels. It's hard to make a bad Transformers movie, but Michael Bay loves a challenge.
|Dec 3rd, 2009 12:48 PM
|The Rifftrax of this movie is pretty funny
|Dec 3rd, 2009 03:18 AM
I almost wanted to see this film, but I was too lazy to make cutouts of Tom Servo and Crow to bring to the theater.
@Rufus the Perturbed
I'd argue that Spike is too cool a name for the alleged hero.
|Dec 2nd, 2009 10:48 PM
|Ant10708, I'm glad we could find something you're so passionate about.
|Dec 2nd, 2009 09:58 PM
|Dec 2nd, 2009 09:58 PM
|Dec 2nd, 2009 09:48 PM
|wow... I thought the twin bots were Redneck stereotypes. but why hasen't anyone ripped into.... i think it was "wheeljack" you know the toy monster truck that humped megan fox's leg?
|Dec 2nd, 2009 08:01 PM
|Dec 2nd, 2009 07:16 PM
|Dec 2nd, 2009 07:14 PM
|Dec 2nd, 2009 03:16 PM
Fuck this inability to edit. sorry for the multiple posts.
From the black voice actor "It's an alien who uploaded information from the Internet and put together the conglomeration and formed this cadence, way of speaking and body language that was accumulated over X amount of years of information and that's what came out," he said. said. "If he had uploaded country music, he would have come out like that. It could easily be a Transformer that uploaded Kevin Federline data. They were just, like, posers to me." God Bless america where whiny white people get more offended over supposed black stereotypes then black people themselves. Its your own racist beliefs that make you see the twin robots as black people and not just idiots robotic versions of someone like kevin federline.
|Dec 2nd, 2009 03:12 PM
|And the other voice actor for the racist robot was the voice of spongebob squarepants lol. Considering a black man and the voice of spongebob came up with the direction of the voice I have to assume there wasn't much racism being played out but who knows maybe Tom Kenny hates black people and the other black voice actor is just a hater. I used the word hater in the same sentence as 'black voice actor' omg racist!
|Dec 2nd, 2009 03:06 PM
Racist robots. cry me a river. And for the record none of the robots could "read the ancient text or whatever" not just the ones you see as black stereotypes.
It was a bad movie but this omg the robots are racist is so retarded. I see more white teenagers acting like the twin robots then black people. And when did black people have stereotypical buck teeth? I thought that was asians. And again for the record one of the voice actors for the racict robots is a black man.
I feel it is more racist to see all these things on a robot(stupidity,monkey features,illiterate) and assume it represents a black person. Maybe we should all move past these outdated racial stereotypes and then you will be able to see two stupid ass robots and not black people.
Its like when my friend told me Resident Evil 5 was racist because you shot black zombies. Hes the fucking racist for finding it less offensive to kill white and spanish zombies then black ones.
|Dec 2nd, 2009 01:44 PM
|Mister Tea
|Let 'em try it; we'll rip 'em a new ass.
|Dec 2nd, 2009 11:37 AM
|Perfect review, but be prepared for the onslaught of nasty emails you get from the legions of Transformer fans who take great umbrage when someone disses these highly important works of cinematic art.
|Dec 1st, 2009 11:38 PM
|Captain Seamus
Now, I didn't mind the first one. It was cheesy, stupid, and cliched, but it still didn't cause my physical pain.
This is one of a handful of movies that made me want to commit harakiri.
|Dec 1st, 2009 06:44 PM
I am reassured that no one has stepped in to defend this movie.
As for Jetfire's accent, I totally didn't get that he's Australian. And hell, I've heard a lot of Australian accents too. Huh.
|Dec 1st, 2009 04:36 PM
|One of the worst movies ever made, bar none.
|Dec 1st, 2009 02:46 PM
|Joe Musashi
|What I can't believe is that my parents REALLY LIKED this movie. Both this one, and the first. They were like this with Van Helsing too, and that movie was incredibly boring. I can't see what they find so delightful about them.
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University researcher and cancer epidemiologist Richard Clapp appeared on NBC News "Rock Center with Brian Williams" program on Feb. 22 in an interview with the network's Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman.
Clapp addressed high rates of male breast cancer at the U. S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C.
"My interview was part of a longer segment about male breast cancer," says Clapp, who has often been called upon by the media, including "60 Minutes," to discuss links between toxics and cancer. "I hope that viewers will learn about this rare type of cancer and also get a better understanding of its potential environmental causes."
Clapp's interview with Snyderman took place in November in Wannalancit. The producer and film crew set up cameras, lighting, monitors and other technology – transforming the first-floor conference room into a makeshift TV studio.
"Nancy Snyderman is a very smart and professional interviewer," says Clapp.
Snyderman and the crew also interviewed one of the Camp Lejeune Marine veterans and current North Andover resident Pete Devereaux at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston where he was receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.
"Human Test Lab" May Offer Strongest Link Yet
Clapp, who conducts research at the University's Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, is advising the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on a study that examines whether contaminated drinking water is to blame for a "cluster" of male breast cancer diagnoses at Camp Lejeune.
From the 1950s through 1987, Marines and their families drank and bathed in water contaminated with toxins at concentrations 240 to 3,400 times permitted by safety standards, and at least 850 former residents have filed claims for nearly $4 billion from the military. The water was contaminated by toxics including trichloroethylene, a degreaser; perchloroethylene, a dry cleaning solvent; and benzene, most commonly used as a gasoline additive.
"When the two-year study is published, it will be the best look yet at answering the question of whether contaminated well water at Camp Lejeune is linked to male breast cancer in the Marines who lived there," says Clapp. "Since male breast cancer is so rare — less than one percent of all cancers — the studies will have more statistical power than previous ones for making the link between toxics and breast cancer in men and women."
It's been tough to make links between cancer and environmental exposures in the past due to a small number of cases and inadequate information about the exposures.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac, the year 2013 is the "Year of the Snake." People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be clever, calculating and deliberate in planning to achieve their goals.
Some of us are attracted to snakes because of their swift movements and silky, regal bearing. Others are repelled by snakes because of their perceived threat. Those who find the way of the snake appealing may choose to emulate their stealthy methods to advance their businesses. Others may wait to see if and when the snake rears its ugly head.
In recent years, the financial advisory business has experienced the fallout caused by evil snakes who struck silently and with cunning. Regulators and their sponsors have intensified their scrutiny. Clients and prospects are more wary. Prospective employees are avoiding the profession. Many people have come to view our profession as dangerous.
These challenges mean that a multitude of advisory firms now find their strategy drifting alongside rising costs, with little momentum propelling them toward building an enduring business. Yet take note: Some advisory firm leaders have adopted the positive traits of the clever snake, moving quickly and decisively to capitalize on the new opportunities—for the good of their business, not to the detriment of their clients.
Native Americans are said to view the snake's shedding of its skin as a sign of rebirth. That is a good metaphor for the coming planning season. It is time to shed your worn, wounded perspective and look on your business with fresh eyes.
How will you prepare for the Year of the Snake?
As summer draws to a close, we gear up for the coming year. Enlightened firms prepare for their autumn planning sessions by gathering data about their business, their clients, their competitors and outside forces such as elections and economic trends. This information impacts how good managers run their practices and serve their clients in the year ahead.
The most effective strategic planners focus on the four cornerstones of business success: growth, risk management, process improvement and human capital. While advisory firms have recovered, generally speaking, from the horrors of five years ago, most have not taken the opportunity to look much further than the coming quarter to create transformative change.
Let's examine the planning process to identify some potential incremental improvements in the Year of the Snake.
Most advisors accept that the current organic growth environment for client portfolios is low. They assume, therefore, that revenues derived from asset management fees will also be relatively low. In many cases, the rate of withdrawal by retired clients is also putting pressure on revenue growth. Meanwhile, advisor productivity is declining, due to the greater attention devoted to compliance and client handholding.
So, how can you re-energize your entire team around a single new initiative that could help your business grow at a faster rate? First, narrow your focus. There is no need to embark on multiple initiatives, especially if you and your staff have little time to spare. Look to see if there is a niche inherent in your client base, or a seminar idea that you could repeat multiple times, or recruiting opportunities that may stimulate revenue growth. Sometimes small, incremental steps done exceptionally well can produce a better outcome than taking on too many ideas at once. What is that one great idea you can commit to—and excel at executing—to drive results?
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It has become painfully obvious that no segment of the retail advice population is immune from the diseases of greed, sloth and pride, let alone the other four deadly sins. For some advisors and their firms, the costly penalties include jail time and big fines. For others, the reputational damage is equally grave.
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Much has been written in recent years about how the business has changed for most advisors. This change is especially evident within the actual process of providing financial advice—from prospecting, to onboarding clients, to delivering financial plans, to executing transactions, to producing quarterly reports. Again, look at your process through fresh eyes.
Each step in your procedure has a manual and custom component, but still occurs frequently enough to be systematized. If there is one area in your business that consumes a lot of time, or is fraught with errors or quality issues, which would it be? Shine heat and light on that one key area. How could improvement in that area impact your growth and profitability?
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For many advisors the endeavor of recruiting, retaining and rewarding people contains their greatest joy and greatest anguish. To see the look on a person's face when you select them for the job, or help them to achieve a personal goal, or pay them a substantial bonus is very gratifying. To reject a qualified candidate, or deliver a tough performance review, or explain that the firm cannot afford to pay them even a little bit more is truly distressing.
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There are two groups of smile bandits: substances that stain and those that erode. Then, there are the double threats (hint: you'll probably be giving up soda after reading this post). In honor of Smile Appreciation Month, we're taking a deeper look into what might be stopping you from keeping those pearly whites their most glistening. To find out which foods are harming your teeth — and why you shouldn't take the time to brush after eating — keep reading.
- Coffee and tea: Taking your coffee black or sipping on dark teas can lead to staining, and if you tend to add spoonfuls of sugar, your morning pick-me-up could lead to a dental debacle.
- Wine and alcohol: You might have thought that only red wine could do harm to your smile, but white can cause some issues too. Wine has an acidic pH, which can eat away at your enamel. But alcoholic drinks in general reduce saliva production, preventing sugars and other debris from rinsing away.
- Sweets: Sticky snacks and even dried fruits can adhere to and erode your teeth. Satisfy your afternoon cravings by crunching on crisp veggies instead. Not only do foods like carrots and celery help to increase saliva production, but they aid in wiping away plaque too.
- Smoking: The tar in cigarettes can stain your teeth and decay your gums. When your gums aren't at their best, it leaves your teeth vulnerable to deterioration. Smoking also increases your risk of oral cancer and gum disease. There's never a better time than now to quit.
- Drinks: In a healthy-smile diet, soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks can all be taken off the menu. The combination of acid, carbonation, and sugar creates the perfect environment for erosion to take place.
- Acidic foods: Citrus fruits, juice, tomatoes, and more fall into the acidic category. Acids chip away at your enamel, which can cause yellowing. You also have to be careful of brushing your teeth immediately after eating acidic foods because you can push acids deeper into your teeth.
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Man who pleaded guilty to raping sleeping Ann Arbor woman will serve 20-30 years
Courtesy of Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
In a staccato exchange with attorneys, an 18-year-old man described to a judge how he broke into an Ann Arbor home and raped a sleeping woman this past summer.
Marcus Wilson, of Ann Arbor, responded to questions from lawyers and Judge David Swartz with mostly single word answers as he pleaded guilty in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Thursday to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two home invasion charges.
When asked if he broke into a home in the 1200 block of South Oakland Avenue on July 3, Wilson said, "Yes," in a barely audible voice in the crowded-but-silenced courtroom.
When asked how he got into the home, Wilson said, "Window."
When asked if he encountered a sleeping woman in the home, Wilson said, "Yes."
When asked if he sexually penetrated the woman, who he didn't know, Wilson said, "Yes," in the same low voice.
Wilson likely will spend the next 20 to 30 years in prison for the crime per a sentencing agreement. The plea agreement also called for concurrent sentences in the three charges and that a habitual offender status not be filed in the cases.
Wilson pleaded guilty as charged to second-degree home invasion for breaking into an apartment in the 700 block of South Forest Avenue on June 19 in an unrelated break-in. Swartz asked him what he stole.
"I can't remember," Wilson said.
Assistant Washtenaw County Prosecutor Blake Hatlem took over questioning as Wilson pleaded guilty to first-degree CSC and first-degree home invasion in the second case.
During the questioning, Wilson admitted to pulling an air conditioner out of a window at the Oakland Avenue residence and climbing inside with the intent to steal. Previous AnnArbor.com reports say the rape occurred around 1 a.m. Wilson saw the sleeping woman and forced her to have sexual intercourse with him while choking her, which left marks on the victim's neck, the questioning revealed.
Police have called the case 'heinous' and 'nightmarish.'
Wilson's sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 31 before Swartz.
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 : 1:47 p.m.
@T Jackson what part of YES I DID IT did you NOT understand ???.... This guy admitted his guilt.....HELLO.....HELLO ????? are you listening ??? Everyone is someones child....ooops ...sorry he probably was neglected as a kid or was abused....TOO DAMN BAD.....He is to be held accountable for HIS actions.....
Sat, Jan 12, 2013 : 5:59 a.m.
A friend in need: I appreciate Ms. Jackson for sharing her view about the innocence of Marcus. If she is a true friend, she had plenty of time to provide information to the Police Department and helped them to investigate this crime. It is a civic duty to provide information. She has not stated if she was in the court and has asked for permission to make a statement about her friend's innocence. Did she accompany him during the time that he had entered those houses as revealed in the story? She could add a little more information of which she may be aware of and seek legal help before the sentencing takes place on January 31.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 7:15 p.m.
Crime and Punishment: For a crime called 'rape' there is no proper punishment. The victim may, or may not find any satisfaction in the fact that justice has been served. I belong to Indian tradition and do not believe in the principle called forgiveness. I have no ability or authority, or power to forgive the actions of others. Man must always face the consequences of his own actions. But, that may not heal the physical wounds and may not provide relief from emotional pain to the victim who is traumatized by the actions. I can only wish for the uplifting power of Divine mercy, grace, and compassion to provide the healing touch and give the comfort needed by the victim because of this attack on her dignity.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 6:09 p.m.
Castrate this POS.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 6:06 p.m.
Just aweful. The only upside to this is that they got him off the streets at a young age before he could hurt anyone else. Scary to think these kinds of people are born everyday and will always be among us.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 3:57 p.m.
Police have called the case 'heinous' and 'nightmarish.' Absolutely. He should never see the light of day again.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 3:54 p.m.
"Wilson likely will spend the next 20 to 30 years in prison for the crime per a sentencing agreement. The plea agreement also called for concurrent sentences in the three charges and that a habitual offender status not be filed in the cases." A habitual offender status will not be filed in these multiple cases? Huh? Here you have a habitual offender who will not have that status?? What a terrible decision.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 3:46 p.m.
Well the bright side is that the justice system worked, but I certainly feel sick about the woman's traumatic experience. I guess I don't really see why people like this should ever get out, but 20+ years certainly reduces the time he can do more damage.
Dog Guy
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 2:42 p.m.
A merciful sentence, except for taxpayers. I pray that this kid and the prison workers cooperate to make this twenty years a good investment for all concerned. Improving oneself in prison takes a lot of commitment.
Cory C
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 1:10 p.m.
So 10 years with good behavior, probably closer to 8 with probation/parole. Furthermore, they're saying that "Well you raped someone, so we'll punish you for that and forget about everything else you've done" with the concurrent sentences. But at least in 8 years when he's out again, he wont be able to find a job, and will most likely go back to rape and crime. Gotta love our justice system.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 3:05 p.m.
Cory C, As other posters have pointed out, Michigan's "Truth in Sentencing" eliminated good behavior 25 years ago. Minimally, he will serve 20 years, but even if he's an angel in prison, that does not guarantee that he will be released at the 20-year point. The parole board determines whether a prisoner still poses a risk to the community once s/he has served the minimum sentence. The parole board can decline to release the prisoner for any number of reasons during the period between the minimum and maximum sentence dates. When this happens, the prisoner serves time until the parole board releases her/him or until s/he has served the maximum sentence.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 1:37 p.m.
Prisoners sentenced for crimes committed after April 1, 1987, do not earn good time. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2441883/
Kyle Feldscher
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 1:33 p.m.
You are correct, Craig.
Craig Lounsbury
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 1:17 p.m.
I have asked this before, but i assumed that these days in Michigan a 20-30 sentence meant you had to do the minimum but you could avoid the maximum by behaving. Am I incorrect? I thought things changed in that regard a while back.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 11:45 a.m.
This is so sad. A woman has been forever hurt by this young mans actions. His life is ruined also. Such a shame one is not safe in their own bed sleeping.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 11:20 p.m.
GoNavy - I meant to vote up your comment in agreement, not down - sorry! (Blame the cat that wanted attention at just that moment, jumping on my lap!)
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 1:50 p.m.
Well said Craig. As for "not being safe in your own bed," the world is full of dangers you will never eliminate. Concentrate on the rarity of tragedies such as this and it might help you sleep better.
Craig Lounsbury
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 : 12:37 p.m.
His ruined life is is his own doing. He made the choices that he will pay for.


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I've mentioned it a few times here on the blog but I've been a member of a book club for 14+ years. Wow. How can that be? Anyway, the club has been around forever and for years and years I've enjoyed it but recently, say within the past year it's been a struggle. I can't really say it's due to any one thing but the biggest issue is probably just new people and how some of them just rub me the wrong way. I read the books but I am not attending the meetings. I haven't really decided what to do long-term.
I considered starting another club but conflicting schedules are always an issue and I know if I do not have a set date and time it will get bumped and I would hate for that to happen. Plus, the new people component. I am a friendly type for the most part but stupid people piss me off. I've no patience for stupidity or rudeness and it's impossible to keep them out when you create a public group.
So then I considered an online club but do they work? Are they fun? I've been IN a few and although I loved the hosts and we talked on the side about the book, the conversation piece of the group (between all of the members) was challenging. To really get in on the conversation you have to turn notifications on and when you get dozens of emails dumped into your inbox you suddenly get resentful. The online clubs I am referring to were setup in Goodreads. If you use another venue that works better, let me know.
I think that is why I enjoy blogging so much. I love to talk about books with all of you and although there are many of you that I haven't met in person, I've gotten to know you pretty well. These days, interactions span several days (if not weeks) and flit across social media platforms such at Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. There is not a day that goes by where I am not connecting with readers in some way and I love it! No time constraints either. I can wake at 4am and know that someone is out there talking about books. It's like a dream to me.
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Victoria "Scruffy Rebel" Schmidt is a cosplayer who, most of the time, devotes her time to dressing up as characters from the Star Wars universe. And she does a damn fine job of it.
X-Wing pilots, prequel jedi, "set to stun" Leia, Han Solo's kids, she covers all three eras of the Star Wars universe (before, during and after the movies).
Am I the only one who thinks it's weird seeing "Ewok Village" Leia's feet?
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Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that occurs when the body cannot use sugar (glucose) as a fuel source because the body has no insulin or not enough insulin, and fat is used instead. Byproducts of fat breakdown, called ketones, build up in the body.
People with type 1 diabetes lack enough insulin, a hormone the body uses to process glucose (blood sugar) for energy. When glucose is not available, body fat is broken down instead.
As fats are broken down, acids called ketones build up in the blood and urine. In high levels, ketones are poisonous. This condition is known as ketoacidosis
Blood glucose levels rise (usually higher than 300 mg/dL) because the liver produces glucose to try to combat the problem. However the cells cannot pull in that glucose without insulin.
Diabetic ketoacidosis may lead to a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, because it is often the first symptom that causes a person to see a doctor. It can also be the result of increased insulin needs in someone already diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Infection, trauma, heart attack, or surgery can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis in such cases. Missing doses of insulin can also lead to ketoacidosis in people with diabetes.
People with type 2 diabetes can develop ketoacidosis, but it is rare. It is usually triggered by a severe illness. People of Hispanic and African-American ethnicity seem to be more likely to have ketoacidosis as a complication of type 2 diabetes.
The warning signs that you are becoming very sick might include:
- Deep, rapid breathing
- Dry skin and mouth
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- Fruity breath (breath odor)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pain
Other symptoms that can occur include:
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- Frequent urination or thirst for a day or more
- Mental stupor that may progress to coma
- Muscle stiffness or aching
- Shortness of breath
- Abdominal pain
- Breathing difficulty while lying down
- Decreased appetite
- Decreased consciousness
- Headache
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Ketone testing may be used in type 1 diabetes to screen for early ketoacidosis. The ketones test is done using a urine sample. Ketone testing is usually done at the following times:
- When the blood sugar is higher than 240 mg/dL
- During an illness such as pneumonia, heart attack, or stroke
- When nausea or vomiting occur
- During pregnancy
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- Blood glucose test
- Blood pressure measurement
- Amylase blood test
- Potassium blood test
This disease may also affect the results of the following tests:
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- Potassium urine test
- Magnesium blood test
- Phosphorus blood test
- Sodium blood test
- Sodium urine test
- Urine pH
The goal of treatment is to correct the high blood glucose level by giving more insulin. Another goal is to replace fluids lost through excessive urination and vomiting. You may be able to recognize the early warning signs and make appropriate corrections at home before the condition gets worse.
If ketoacidosis is severe, you will need to go to the hospital. The following will be done at the hospital:
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- Fluids and electrolytes will be replaced.
- The cause of the condition (such as infection) will be found and treated.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Acidosis can lead to severe illness or death. Improved therapy for young people with diabetes has decreased the death rate from this condition. However, it remains a significant risk in the elderly, and in people who fall into a coma when treatment has been delayed.
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Rand Paul: Slain sniper 'was a hero'
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Monday showed his support for the family of former U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, who was killed Saturday at a shooting range, coming after Paul's father, former Rep. Ron Paul, sent a controversial tweet about his death.
Authorities charged Eddie Ray Routh, 25, with the murder of Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield, during the weekend. The men were at a Texas shooting range, which Kyle used to help some veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Rand Paul issued a statement Monday to Breitbart News saying: "Chris Kyle was a hero like all Americans who don the uniform to defend our country. Our prayers are with his family during this tragic time."
Earlier Monday, Ron Paul, who is also a former Republican presidential candidate, tweeted:
Chris Kyle's death seems to confirm that "he who lives by the sword dies by the sword." Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn't make sense— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) February 4, 2013
Ron Paul elaborated on his tweet in a Facebook message he posted later Monday. In the post, he wrote: "As a veteran, I certainly recognize that this weekend's violence and killing of Chris Kyle were a tragic and sad event. My condolences and prayers go out to Mr. Kyle's family."
Paul continued: "Unconstitutional and unnecessary wars have endless unintended consequences. A policy of non-violence, as Christ preached, would have prevented this and similar tragedies."


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- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds cube steak, cut into individual steaks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Diced Potato Gravy, recipe follows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 large russet potato, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley, for garnish
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the steaks, stir to coat, and let sit 10 minutes. In a paper bag, combine the flour, cornstarch, a few pinches of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove the steaks from egg mixture and put into the paper bag. Roll the top of the bag to close, and shake until the steaks are evenly coated. This may be done in batches. Let the coated steak rest on a sheet tray lined with a rack for 10 minutes.
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In a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet add enough oil to reach 1/2-inch up the sides. Heat the oil over medium heat to 370 degrees F. (When a wooden spoon inserted into the oil creates tiny bubbles, the oil is ready.) Fry the steaks, in batches if necessary, flipping only once when color is golden and a poke releases no red juices, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove to a serving platter and serve with Diced Potato Gravy.
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Ovechkin, Semin, Backstrom, and Green are "Super Friends"
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I'm realizing now- more than ever- how important it is for my kids to know that I love them. I mean really know.
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Mexico Nephrology and Urology Devices Market Outlook to 2023 – Incontinence Devices, Lithotripters and Renal Dialysis Equipment
GlobalData's new report, "Mexico Nephrology and Urology Market Outlook to 2023", provides key market data on the Mexico Nephrology and Urology market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars and volume (in units) within market categories – Incontinence Devices, Lithotripters and Renal Dialysis Equipment.
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So following TOR's suggestion of having Esgaroth as a sanctuary to start, I decided to place an adventure in Lake Town itself. Lacking a introduction to the prominent merchants and noted individuals of Laketown, the fellowship is at its wits end trying to find decent work. An encounter with a street urchin pickpocket starts the adventure where the players are drawn into trying to save a group of orphaned children Called scale children. Very much based on "Dust Children" of vietnam, these
My next project (even as my Pathfinder game has just hit a major Arc) is to run a Cubicle 7: The One Ring (TOR) Campaign in the possible future. I have yet to play or Loremaster the game so I have been trying to get familiar with the rules and design adventures to meet my needs. One of the major undertakings is for me to adapt the Against the Slave Lords Hardback into a TOR campaign. I liked the series though I never wanted to play 1st or 2nd AD&D ever again as I found the systems too limiting
Back in the 1e days, treasure was important. The amount of treasure you hauled off gave you XP. And you needed it. A magic user needed 2500 Xp just to get to level 2 so he could get one more spell . You were not going to earn that XP by killing kobolds all day with a stick. In addition, there were training cost and you were really allowed only to advance one level per adventure, having any XP left over putting you 1 away from the next level!
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I talked about the 1e to 4e conversion in the previous post and noted the lack of power in the monsters besides their basic attacks. One of the aspects of 4e is the ability of DM's to create with monsters abilities they think would be a great challenges or story elements. I personally follow a more story aspect in DMing, as I am not a great strategist. So here are some on-the fly abilities I can apply to my monsters that require no real extra designing *i.e I am not


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Way Beyond Folktronica – The Masterwork of Warm Ghost
Posted on December 18, 2010 by Yair Yona
The story behind this post begins in a little review in Wire magazine, two or three months ago, about a new EP of an unfamiliar band called Warm Ghost. Albeit the strange name, something in the description attracted me to … Continue reading →


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SANDY, Utah — When the US National Team takes the field against Ghana in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, there will be one Real Salt Laker who will be all smiles: Robbie Russell. The 30-year-old defender is Ghanaian-born and lived there for the first five years of his life. His mother is from Ghana, and the roots run fairly deep.
If you think there is a dilemma on which team he'll be rooting for, have no fear. Russell has a unique outlook on this matchup.
"It's really just a win-win," he told MLSsoccer.com. "I'll be happy for whoever goes through."
He did admit that he does have more friends on the US team, not to mention a teammate, Robbie Findley, so his relationships with the US team are much closer.
Russell, whose father was an international aid worker, moved around during his youth, which led to him living in Ghana and Sri Lanka before his family settled back in the States when he was a teenager. From that point on, he was just like any American kid who ended up playing soccer at Duke University.
While in Sri Lanka, Russell "went to a private school for the children of diplomats," according to an interview he gave to Soccer America several years back. It was there that he started to hone his soccer skills by playing against another private school over, and over again.
After making the jump to Europe, Russell appeared to be on the radar of the US national team, but three consecutive knee injuries derailed those plans. When asked if the Ghana team was ever an option, he said, "I suppose that was an option, but I never really considered it."
Instead, when he was healthy, his aspirations were for the US team, and a couple of years ago when he returned to the States to join Real Salt Lake he admitted that he felt "it was time to come back to the States and maybe get a shot at the national team."
Russell's older brother, Ferdie, was on the national team for Ghana, and makes frequent trips back to the homeland. The Russell family, in general, will be cheering for the African side; however, Russell is sticking to his guns and insists that this matchup is a win-win for him. That seems a little bit like waiting for the results, and then picking the winner.
But then again, he was trained at a school for the children of diplomats, and his father was in the Peace Corps. Maybe this is just Russell's way of keeping the peace.


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Last night I went to the opening of The (S) Files 2011, the sixth biennial exhibition at El Museo del Barrio, and saw loads of great crafty works, like Jessica Kairé's "Objectos de Confort."
…the CONFORT project represents a fictional brand of soft and warlike sculptures that offer psychological relief and a sense of protection to the consumer. The sculptural objects are hand manufactured with delicate fabrics and poly-fill, and then labeled as prototypes for mass-production.
She even has pictures of CONFORT Sewing Patterns displayed on her site, just in case you need a few hints on making your own plush grenade.


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MOVEit Crypto, the encryption component used to secure data and settings in MOVEit DMZ and MOVEit Central in mission-critical, Internet-exposed applications, has been revalidated under FIPS 140-2 and has been issued certificate #1363. This certificate should be available on the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP)'s website (nist.gov) in 1-2 weeks.
The changes in MOVEit Crypto that required the revalidation were mainly related to the introduction of "SHA-2" hashes such as as SHA-256. As you may already be aware, use of unkeyed SHA-1 hashes will be disallowed in U.S. government applications by the end of the year. (Weaker hashes such as MD5 and non-cryptographic quality integrity checks such as CRC are already disallowed.) Fortunately, existing MOVEit products make use of keyed SHA-1 hashes (not the unkeyed hashes that will soon be disallowed), so use of existing MOVEit products with the older version of MOVEit Crypto will be allowed in U.S. government applications well beyond the end of the year.


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With a record-breaking performer in Nick Calathes and a first full season under Xavi Pascual on the bench, Panathinaikos Athens did everything in its power to return to the playoffs and knock on the door of the Final Four in the 2017-18 season. The Greens solved the early problems they had winning away from Athens by ambushing archrival Olympiacos Piraeus to start a five-game winning streak, sweeping the month of November and tying for fourth place at the season's one-third mark. Calathes was named MVP of that month, but even when he missed three games, the Greens kept rolling behind James Gist, Chris Singleton and K.C. Rivers, among others. They carried their momentum into 2018 with another five victories in seven games to slide into a share of second place with a 12-5 record in mid-January. A tough schedule and more road troubles ensued, dropping Panathinaikos to sixth place, but another five-game winning streak to end the regular season opened the door to the playoffs with home-court advantage as the prize. The Greens looked like world-beaters in Game 1, topping Real Madrid 95-67, but the eventual champs regrouped to win the next three games and end the Panathinaikos dream. Calathes finished with EuroLeague records for total and average assists, not to mention a new single-game mark in the playoffs. The Greens rebounded in the best way possible, storming to their 36th Greek League title with a finals victory over Olympiacos, pointing the way to big ambitions ahead. Calathes returns as the team's leader as the Greens mount a new charge in the 2018-19 season with no less a goal than returning to the Final Four and winning the EuroLeague title.
A giant not only in Greek sports, but also in continental basketball, Panathinaikos stands as the mightiest force in the EuroLeague since the dawn of the Final Four era in 1988. Its six EuroLeague titles won between 1996 and 2011 doubles the next-best teams in that stretch. The Greens first took charge of Greek basketball with 12 domestic titles over a 17-year stretch between 1967 and 1984. After a dry period, Panathinaikos bounced back to become a top team in Europe. In 1996, Panagiotis Giannakis, Dominique Wilkins and Fragiskos Alvertis came together and secured the first EuroLeague title by a Greek team. A few years later, the club started a new streak of league crowns. In 2000, led by head coach Zeljko Obradovic, Panathinaikos lifted its second EuroLeague trophy in Thessaloniki, Greece, with a win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, and in 2002, the Greens won it all again in 2002 by upsetting Virtus in Bologna for the only Final Four championship game victory ever by a team on its opponent's home floor. It soon clicked again for Panathinaikos as it knocked off defending champion CSKA by 2 points in the 2007 championship game – an instant classic played in Athens. Two years later in Berlin, the Greens put their name on the title once more with CSKA falling by 2 points again in another of the most exciting finals in basketball history. In 2010-11, EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP Dimitris Diamantidis shined as the Greens turned away defending champ Regal FC Barcelona in the playoffs and then downed Maccabi Electra in Barcelona for their sixth EuroLeague crown. During the 2011-12 season, Panathinaikos lost a tough EuroLeague semifinal and saw its streak of nine straight Greek League championships come to an end. That season also marked the end of the Coach Obradovic era. Panathinaikos was one win away from returning to the Final Four in both 2013 and 2014, but stayed strong in Greece with back-to-back league and cup doubles. In the 2014-15 season, Panathinaikos won the Greek Cup, made it to the Greek League finals and reached the EuroLeague Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season before losing to CSKA Moscow in four games. The Greens returned to the EuroLeague Playoffs in 2016 and lifted the Greek Cup trophy for the fifth consecutive season; however, Olympiacos prevailed in the Greek League finals. Two years ago, Panathinaikos was ousted by eventual champion Fenerbahce Istanbul in the EuroLeague Playoffs, but shook it off and finished the season in style with another Greek double. In the 2017-18 season, another eventual champion, Real Madrid, stopped Panathinaikos in the playoffs, but again the Greens bounced back to take their 36th national title in Greece, more than double any other club.


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The opportunity for a compromise on nuclear and other regional issues between Iran and the United States has never been so ripe as now, when talks resume between Iran and international negotiators in Istanbul this weekend.
The desire for progress on both sides of the table is observable. What can ensure a tangible result?
The answer is an active effort to keep this new engagement continuous and irreversible. Just as nonproliferation is vital to the US, the peaceful use of nuclear technology is valued in Iran as an inalienable right. Hence, an agenda for an ongoing negotiation that balances these two interests must be proposed at the very first meeting to capture the momentum.
The failure of past negotiations is often associated with domestic political rivalry in both Iran and the US. It seems today, however, that both sides have overcome internal divisions.
That Iran agreed to take part in talks without further delay, in spite of sharp critics ranging from military and political officials to the Tehran Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, is a good sign and a momentous decision.
At the same time, the US administration is in an election year. The Obama administration must make a courageous decision considering the criticism that anti-Iranian hardliners will use to foil any credible political deal with Iran. Thus, this is a promising start.
Another encouraging sign is the reappointment of Hashemi Rafsanjani, the symbol of pragmatism in the Iranian body politic, as the head of Expediency Council, the body that advises Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It was the supreme leader who reappointed Mr. Rafsanjani, despite overt enmity against him expressed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for the last seven years.
The leader's hailing of Rafsanjani for all his endeavors came at a time when Rafsanjani recalled a sensitive letter he drafted to the leader of the 1979 Iranian revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a couple of years before his demise. The letter spoke of the need to resolve relations between Iran and the US and also improve relations with Saudi Arabia, not only for mutual oil policies but also for regional peace and tranquility.
These are important signals from the Iranian side, sent at the highest level.
In the US, President Obama asserts that Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear technology. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton affirmatively reflects on the religious decree of Ayatollah Khamenei against the production and use of nuclear weapons. Mrs. Clinton has urged Iran to translate its religious belief into active government policy – including allowing inspections and exchanging some of Iran's enriched uranium for fuel for its research reactor.
Both signals show a softening of the US position backing the 2006 UN Security Council resolution that demanded Iran "suspend all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, including research and development." The American softening also indicates a readiness for respectful engagement.
At a time when neither suspension of Iranian nuclear activity nor international collaboration with Iran on nuclear technology seems feasible, the one possible step is either a temporary cap on the number of centrifuges or a demonstration of restraint in the level of enrichment – or both – as confidence building measures by Iran.
According to the Iranian News Agency, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran considers the idea of a temporary cap on the level of enrichment a likely path Iran could take. That would allow for the 20 percent enriched uranium required for producing medical isotopes. This leaves the door open for a fuel swap. The idea of a fuel cap was repeatedly affirmed by Mr. Ahmadinajad last summer. Such a position matches the US request for sustainable transparency and meticulous verification, supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
To make these talks a success, the parties must first aim for a win-win negotiation. Each side at the end of each round must have something tangible to show to the public back home.
Second, reciprocity is crucial. Word for word, and action for action, mutual concessions will secure the result, limit expectations, and warrant a continuation of the process.
Third, the promulgation of an initial agreement or statement, expressing the principal positions of each side, can shut the door on those who might be interested in prolonging the crisis. An initial agreement could be in the form of a joint communiqué, to limit disparate interpretations and also to promote the commitment to getting real results from each round.
Finally, as the incoming president of the Non-Aligned Movement, Iran wishes to be treated as a reliable member of the international community. Therefore, a respectful and cooperative atmosphere free from blame and recrimination is necessary for a constructive, problem-solving approach to resolving the nuclear issue as well as other regional issues.
By approaching with compromise, maybe we will be able to see the US high-level delegation as a guest to the nonaligned summit in Tehran this summer.
Mansour Salsabili is a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. A senior political expert on leave from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, he participated in a number of efforts ranging from UN reforms to the Non-Aligned Movement. The views expressed here are entirely his own.


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GsJosh wrote:What a pity this doesn't work on Windows yet! I have indeed seen the 1.3b1 deamon and it works very well on Windows. Unfortunately, the XBMC add-on (which is exactly what I will need) does not work with the newest version of the deamon!
Does anybody have another good solution to get this working smoothly under FullHD? I have already tried lightpack, but it doesn't run supersmooth either. For more information on this, see the lightpack topic.
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exact the same setup and problem. lightpack causes tearing in movies and low performance in UI.
boblight causes stuttering in HD movies.
atmolight does not work correctly because I dont know how to configure the pde file and atmowin software.....
if you have any solution for this setup, please let me know. thnx.


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Most politicians, policy-makers, and analysts hailed the Kyoto Protocol as a vital first step toward slowing greenhouse warming. Council Senior Fellow David Victor was not among them. In this clear and cogent book, Victor explains why the Kyoto Protocol is unlikely to enter into force and how its failure will offer the opportunity to establish a more realistic alternative.
Kyoto's fatal flaw, Victor argues, is that it can work only if so-called emissions trading works. The protocol requires industrialized nations to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to specific targets. Crucially, the protocol also provides emissions trading, whereby nations can offset rapid cuts in their emissions by buying emissions credits from other countries. But starting this trading system would require creating emission permits worth $2 trillion—the largest single creation of assets by voluntary international treaty in world history. Even if it were politically possible to distribute such astronomical sums, the protocol does not provide for adequate monitoring and enforcement of these new property rights. Nor does it offer an achievable plan for allocating new permits, which would be essential if the system were expanded to include developing countries.
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The collapse of the Kyoto Protocol—which Victor views as inevitable—will provide the political space to rethink strategy. Better alternatives would focus on policies that control emissions, such as emission taxes. Though economically sensible, however, a pure tax approach is impossible to monitor in practice. Thus, the author proposes a hybrid in which governments set targets for both emission quantities and tax levels. This offers the important advantages of both emission trading and taxes without the debilitating drawbacks of either.
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Windows 7 32-Bit Downgrade Drivers and Utilities for VPCE series To install SFEP Driver (Windows 7 32bit)
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GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program and is the best Open Source image-editing suite available for Linux as well as Windows. It is completely free and has features comparable to that of Photoshop.
We recently did a post to make GIMP look and feel like Photoshop. You can go check this page for more.
GIMP has just released a new version 2.6.9 which has a huge number of bug fixes as the major changes. There are no additional features in this release. The complete list of bug fixes is available at this page. Some of the important ones fixed in this release are:
- Import PDF files with long titles.
- Shared memory leak fixes.
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- Histogram display made more accurate.
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Samantha Marie has turned 14. In Arkansas, that means you can get your driver's permit. Lucky for us, Samantha would rather be chauffeured. At 14, Samantha is now the tallest of the five kids. She has passed Rachel by about two inches and Charlotte is fast on her trail. Samantha will be starting ninth grade, which means seminary. She's made the commitment to go, even though mornings are not her favorite time of day. She is on the school dance team and her favorite subject at school is science. She likes English the least. Samantha is a social creature - always with friends and out and about. She loves to skateboard and roller skate and she's getting better all the time, despite her battle scars. Samantha inherited her father's blunt wit -- she is quick to temper and quick to laugh. She dances everywhere she goes. Everywhere.
This is the switchplate Samantha got from the young women's leaders at church for her birthday. Isn't it awesome?! She also got money from both sides of grandparents, and she plans on getting new trucks for her board - when I can get her to Little Rock and a proper board shop.
For her birthday proper we took her on a "date" for BBQ. Just the folks and Samantha. Funny story about Samantha - when she was about seven her grandparents (Jim and Jean) took her out for a big lunch and shopping. They ate at Applebee's and Samantha had never been to an Applebees before. Because, let's face it, we are a working poor family and we don't take all our children out to eat at places like Applebees. If we go out, it's only the dollar menu at McDonald's. We also like Tuesday nights at KFC - cause kids eat free on Tuesdays....but I digress. Jim and Jean took Samantha to Applebees and proceeded to tell the waitress that Samantha was turning 7. So what happens next? A mob of well meaning, but, terrifying waitstaff descend on Samantha, singing and clapping. She is presented with her own birthday cake and bursts into tears. Poor girl.
So, we pull up to our BBQ place of choice - Whole Hog Café (very good food, casual and comfortable atmosphere, we all enjoyed it) and there are Happy Birthday balloons in bouquets outside. Just inside there are streamers and more Happy Birthday balloons. Samantha is now convinced that we have orchestrated some sort of mob to sing to her again and she refuses to go in the restaurant. Come to find out, July 26 not just Samantha's birthday, but it's also Whole Hog's birthday - except the restaurant was only turning 6. They even had complimentary cake and ice cream. Happy Birthday to Samantha! And no, we did not subject her to more singing. Maybe next year.


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When we published a story about square knots called "Know
Your Knots" in our January-February 2009 issue, we received a barrage
of questions from readers about how to earn specific knots. We at Scouting magazine appreciate your enthusiasm, and we know how important these knots are for volunteers. Besides, with 41 different knots out there, we know it's tough to understand them all.
For that reason, we're bringing you a feature called "Knot
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Read on for a look at one of the newest knots: the NESA Life
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If this knot looks familiar, it should. It's the same knot you'll find on the Eagle Scout Award, but a metallic silver border replaces the
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Lifetime memberships are available here for $180. As a life member, you'll receive certificates and a gold NESA pin, in
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