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I have recently been introduced to the urban slang 'going dark' and have applied it to my life. 'Going dark' has three meanings. The first comes from the world of espionage, where an agent does not speak or communicate for a given time to protect himself from possible danger. The second, applies to the general populace when they purposefully turn off their cell phones, computers, and other social networking devices for a period of time. Finally, going dark also has an environmental meaning whereby consumers turn off electrically powered devices for a period of time to conserve energy and make a positive impact on the environment.
I am very much 'plugged-in' having an iPhone, laptop, and many social networking sites. I use technology with my family, which is spread throughout the United States, to share family photos and updates. Technology assists me in sharing my art and message with the world by maintaining a website, blog, and other social networking sites and sending out newsletters like this one. As you have seen in my art presentations, I also use technology to bring my art 'to life' and to enhance my performances. My laptop is an alternative art canvas where I create customized animations, cartoons, caricatures and other artwork, and it is also the keeper of my schedule, and where I write. Yes, I am plugged-in. I'm sure I check my email, texts, Facebook, and Twitter pages a little too often.
Now, knowing all of this, you can very well see why the idea of "going dark" is appealing and beneficial to me, and I think quite possibly to you as well. When I am connected electronically I am at those times disconnected with other areas of my life. The internet has this "super market time loss" effect on me. Sometimes when I go shopping for a few groceries I get sidetracked and unknowingly walk out an hour later with items I don't need, and a loss of time I regret. The same is true when I'm online; I lose time. (Perhaps some of you know someone like that. Perhaps it is you.) It is better for me to go into the market with a list and an eye on my watch then go in blindly. The same is true for my online time. I monitor it much more carefully now. I also set predetermined times to "go dark" and completely abandon online activity. These dark periods are gifts. Some times that I choose are special times like family dinner, my girls sporting activities, and dates with my wife, while others include work related activities like writing. Without 'going dark" some of my projects would not be finished on time. Just because we can be reached 24/7 does not necessarily mean we should.
I realize 'going dark' is just an exercise in discipline, and I accept that, but it works. I encourage you to discuss periods of 'going dark' with your spouse, children, and coworkers to enhance the personal social interaction that is at times lacking. Set up some guidelines for yourself to keep you safe, and productive and more importantly, personally connected. Some corporate offices have recently implemented 'no email' days and 'no texting' zones in their buildings to increase productivity. There is now even software available for downloading that will disable your computer to get online for set periods to allow you opportunities to focus on offline activities. The entire world attempted to 'go dark' on March 28 for Earth Hour to increase environmental awareness. Millions went unplugged simultaneously in 88 countries for a single hour.
The Season of Lent this year has been an exercise in 'going dark'. I have greatly disciplined my online presence and used that time to mediate in prayer, scripture, and reflection to grow closer with God and with my family. My work has not suffered, in fact the added discipline has brought forth a renewed sense of focus and energy. I have benefited greatly from this practice.
In short, the social networking technologies of our modern age are wonderful tools to allow us to reconnect with family members and friends, and the entire world, but used poorly, however, and they will damage or destroy our most important relationships and steal from us the precious and irreplaceable gift of time. May your homes be filled with much laughter and happiness this month as you consider the possibilities and rewards of going dark.
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The faster the Westminster Council revises the city's code dealing with parades, the better. It is chock full of unconstitutional -- as well as nonsensical -- provisions that might be appropriate if Westminster had a totalitarian rather than democratic form of government.
The council's public safety committee, chaired by Kenneth A. Yowan, is proposing changes in only two portions of the defective sections of the code -- those dealing with display of foreign flags and requiring parades to post a bond. We just hope the committee and the council don't decide to stop there.
At some point in history, there may have been a reason for prohibiting the display of a flag of a country or a political party with which the U.S. government was engaged in "hostilities," or a country with which the U.S. government had broken off diplomatic relations. Whatever the reasons, it was wrong then; it is wrong now. There should not be a great deal of deliberation on this. The prohibition violates the First Amendment and should be repealed.

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Lucy Lill: Sarah Liisa, thank you for agreeing to this. You are a bit of a Story Jam stalwart. What drew you in to storytelling?
Sarah Liisa Wilkinson: Hi Lucy, thanks for asking me!
I saw Abbi Patrix at the Crick Crack Club when they were at the Barbican and that was really my first experience of storytelling, the way we are talking about it. And that was a really exciting thing for me to see a) cos he was/is incredible as a performer, and b) I don't remember seeing anything like that before, in terms of the traditional content, and the mix of improvisation and crafted/rehearsed material. Afterwards I went away and was saying to lots of my friends again and again (in a kind of trance-like way, I think) 'they don't learn the words, they don't learn the words'. Which, for me at the time, was a really big thing to take in. Then I just started going to see as much of it as I could. I became – and still am – quite the groupie.
LL: Well, it is a pretty rock and roll art form! What kind of stories particularly draw you in?
SLW: When you say 'kind' do you mean do I like myths more than folk tales? or stories about particular things, or…?
LL: I suppose I mean are there particular stories that 'hook' you in – I love the epics, but I don't feel particularly comfortable telling those huge, weighty myths. Is there any pattern in the kind of stories you find yourself telling?
SLW: I started off with quite light, funny/funny-ish folk tales (and this still applies cos in many ways I am still very much at the start). I really love a good folk tale that has a bit of a trick in it, or a really good (funny) pay-off. I remember coming across Soria Moria Castle, which is a longer wonder tale that I tell now, after I'd bought my first collection of stories after doing my first ever workshop, and knowing I really wanted to tell it, but that took me years to start work on. I'm just as drawn to 'weightier' fare, I think, I just find it harder. Not that the lighter stuff isn't hard. I actually find it all hard! In a good way!
LL: It can be hard to get started on a tale can't it? I've got a notebook with a page of titles I want to get round to at some point – but there's a right time for each story I reckon.
I saw you do Soria Moria Castle at TailSpin at The Miller. What I particularly like about your work is that there is a huge amount of detail but it doesn't derail the narrative. That's quite tricky to pull off. Do you find your background as a writer helps or hinders the process?
SLW: Oh yes, it can be really hard to start. I'm terrible without a deadline, as in knowing that I am going to have to get up and tell this in front of people by so and so time so I better start or terrible things will happen. I'm very motivated by fear in general, I reckon.
Umm…I don't know writing-wise. It's always surprised me that I don't write much down –if anything –when I'm working on a story. I would have expected me to do it much more than I do, though any time I have done it, it's done me no favours at all so I try not to.
I realise that's not what you asked, is it? Or is it? Writing feels like a very different thing to me, though I'm sure there are similarities in what I do. I've tried to use techniques I use when working on a story when I'm writing actually –more than the other way round.
LL: That's interesting. So it informs your other creative pursuits? Going back to what you were saying earlier about liking 'lighter' stories (I paraphrase) A Girl With No Hands doesn't come into that category, does it?
SLW: No, it doesn't! And I have found it – rightly so I think – a 'heavy' story to work on. But it's a wonderful story, I love it, and I think it's one I – hopefully – will be able to live with, and work on for years. It isn't 'light' but there is magic in it. That was a really good note I got from a couple of people when I was working it up: 'to find the magic in it'. That was very helpful.
LL: And, I hope you don't mind me bringing it up but I happen to know you've just done a course on melodrama – has it had an impact on your performance style?
SLW: I don't mind you bringing it up at all… but I have to say I honestly don't know right now. It was – as you know – with Philippe Gaulier, and I don't believe it's ever his intention that students go away and start acting in melodramas or even in that style. I always get a huge amount from doing workshops with him but it's just as much from how he teaches as well as what, I think.
LL: Some tellers are just interested in putting across the material and some have more of a persona which is integral to their performance. Do you feel like your teller's persona is different to you?
SLW: Hmm… I know that when I started I found it very hard to stand up as just me. I had performed before when I was acting but it felt very different. More exposing, I suppose. I think I still find that hard but I'm getting more used to it. Am I different when I'm telling than I am in the bar afterwards and I don't realise? God, do I have a different accent or something? Tell me, Lucy!
LL: Yup, I barely recognise you! I reckon you're you but a bigger version. Not wider, just a bit, bolder. You're very funny and I think you're funny in real-life too but much more self-effacing. Which is good – no one wants an apologetic storyteller.
My final question – where do you see your storytelling going over the next couple of years?
SLW: I'd just like to do lots more of it. Get better at it. Discover more stories. Be able to adapt stories quicker to different audiences. Go to Story Jam lots more times!
LL: Well you are always welcome! Can't wait to see the story. And you!


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|Personal Notes from A31, 2004
1) Midtown
1) Midtown - Lunchtime
It's easy to spot Republican Convention Delegates in NYC. Really easy. They are coifed and perfectly attired in a way that the most fashionable native New Yorker doesn't stand a chance. I mean, it's not 1980 anymore here in New York and to buy clothes like that around here would cost a fortune!
Luckily, Wal-Mart and Target have solved that problem for middle America.
Delegates on the streets huddle together knowing they are in a city that has clearly not laid out the welcome mat for them and at every turn they're reminded of this. Why else would their hotels be ringed by armed guards and their busses shuttled under police escort to and from Madison Square Garden? But they will remain myopic in their views, refusing still to open their eyes to the fact that world is not black and white but gray and yellow and blue and a trillion shades in-between. Educate them, for it's the most humane thing to be done.
Perhaps it's the big hair? Maybe the 80's Dallas fashion statement of women wearing pressed red pants suits or men in crewcuts and polyester? It's hard to say exactly what it is, but any native can look at a crowd and say, "office worker, bridge and tunnel set, German tourist, Republican" as they watch people go by.
Convention delegates might better blend in if they'd put on a pair of jeans that weren't ironed, muss their hair up a bit and use less Brylcream or cologne. Oh yeah, ladies... the costume jewelry... PLEASE give it up!
Those who chose New York for the site of the 2004 Convention were doing so specifically to use the backdrop of 9/11, but the unanticipated result was a submission into Sodom for America's must pure and protected citizens.
It is interesting to note that of the official events planned by the RNC for their delegates, not a single one took visitors to the Vietnam Memorial at Water Street, perhaps the most moving monument to that war. Bits and pieces of letters from, and to, soldiers fighting in Vietnam are etched into a glass wall and watercourse. The water flowing through the memorial is not the only flowing water, for each time I go, my tears flow.
Delegates don't have any planned visits to the Immigrant Museum on Orchard Street either or any of the other museums or art exhibits that detail real American life or culture and Broadway productions that were "off taste" were removed from the official list of cut-rate tickets.
Instead, there are high powered corporate parties for such party hacks as Sue Kelly (NY19), feted by industrialists and bankers and insurance PACS. Private dinners at Tavern On the Green, and, beyond all comprehension, an auction of Johnny Cash items at Southeby's. A popular spokesman for the working class, the Man in Black would surely be appalled if he were alive today.
So, I wander around mid-town and Times Square and work my way up to the NY Visitors Bureau office at 1810 8th Avenue and get one of the prized "peaceful protestor" buttons the city minted by the thousands last week. I asked how many were given out and the lady smiled and said, "a few" and then asked if I'd like to take more off her hands. I affixed it to my daypack but then felt immediately stupid for doing so. Sure, I'm a 'peaceful political activist', but do I really need a discount to the Museum of Sex?
Police were massed around Times Square, each doorway guarded, and dozens of cops sat around on side streets waiting for something to happen. But the action was away from Times Square, taking place instead at Herald Square and later in the day on 8th Avenue and in other parts of the city.
2) War Resistors League March
Pictures from the event are here:
At around 3PM Tuesday afternoon I went downtown to the intersection of Church and Fulton Streets where the War Resistors League (WRL) was planning to gather before walking uptown to Madison Square Garden for a "die-in" to dramatize - in a non-violet way - their opposition to the use of violence as government policy. (learn more here: http://www.warresisters.org/)
A crowd informally gathered with large numbers of media, tourists, convention delegates, legal observers from both the National Lawyers Guild and the NYACLU, and a slowly increasing number of NYC policemen.
The media interviewed members of the WRL before the march, while legal observers passed out cards on what to do if arrested. Tourists snapped photos of the site, convention delegates grumbled that anti-war demonstrators were "for al-quaeda", and a NYC fireman walked past yelling, "my buddies graves are here, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves!" obviously unaware that I had lost a friend on the 107th floor of the WTC on September 11, 2001 and like him, grieved that loss.
He had also just passed a demonstration by families of those both killed and those who survived the WTC attacks and who came to show their support for the WRL action as well as to condemn the Republicans for using 9/11 as the backdrop for their convention.
As the WRL crowd swelled to about 400 people negotiations with the police began in earnest to allow a march that was not "permitted" by the city. Yet, no permit is required to walk on a city street so long as you do not block more than half the sidewalk. With negotiations completed, and at just after 4PM the police led the marchers across Church Street and onto the north sidewalk of Fulton Street which was devoid of passersby.
[note: For the Torries among you who will read this and say, "if you want to march you need a permit and lawbreakers should be dealt with harshly", I refer you to John 8:7 to wit; "He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone." Think twice the next time you roll through a stop sign, drive above the posted limit, or forget to claim some of that cash income on your tax forms this year or the other million and one ways you "bend" the laws for your convenience. If you are purely without sin please feel free to criticize and then donate yourself to the Smithsonian for you are surely a rare, prized, item.]
The march proceeded for about 500 feet up the street where a detachment of police blocked their way and also, at the same time, stopped the back half of the march by blocking their crossing of Church Street. By this time, around 200 people had been walked into this police trap.
A police officer in a white shirt with more gold and color on his shirt than I've ever seen, ran to the front of the march, pushing through the phalanx of cops that stopped it, and started yelling at the lead marchers that they were blocking the sidewalk and that they would be arrested if they did not immediately comply with his order to clear the walk. This was captured on video by dozens of reporters and film crews.
The marchers tried to thin their lines but were prevented from doing so by being "penned" in at the front and the back and were prevented from leaving the sidewalk by the line of police that escorted them up Fulton Street. In effect, after negotiating with the police, and gaining a police escort they were, in fact, snared and trapped by the very same police.
This same white-shirted policeman then turned to the crowd of bystandars and media telling us we were all subject to arrest if we did not cross the street to the sidewalk on the other side. The marchers, however, were forbidden to leave.
Just then, another detachment of police arrived bearing plastic handcuffs and the now famous orange fencing to permanently pen in the marchers and the arrest process began. The two or three parked police vans proved inadequate for the task so the cops rolled in a city bus, then two additional police "school busses" to carry the two hundred arrestees to the 57th street pier for processing.
This report in CNN today:
"Near Ground Zero, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said about 200 people were arrested Tuesday when they disobeyed an order by police to stay on the sidewalk.
"The group got bitter" and obstructed traffic after walking into the road, Kelly said."
Is an absolute lie. I was there. I know what happened. And, this not what happened and anyone who was there can tell you this report if a fabrication. Unless, the police meant to say, The group got bitter and obstructed traffic after being led into the road by police..."
The police were busy videotaping demonstrators and the general public that gathered as well, and the street afterwards was left littered by the empty boxes and garbage the police left behind. It was a mess. Arrests began at about 4:20 in the afternoon at at 6:30 that evening they were still going on.
While a sizeable crowd watched the events a tourist couple came by and asked what was going on and why people were being arrested. I explained the story - as I'd seen it - with the thought in my mind that they might be convention delegates and so kept politics out of the description: a flat, reporters response and further conversation proved my hunch to be correct. After listening, the guy shook his head and mumbled, "that's way too much" and walked off with his female partner.
I also got a casual interview with a man from "Iraq Vets Against the War" [www.ivaw.net] that I'll write more about in another post. He'd been active in the Marines for 9 years and fought the war in Iraq. After seeing what we were doing there and how our military was used, he decided that the war was wrong, especially since the reasons we went turned out to be forged. When he went to reenlist late last year he was told that he would be sent back to Iraq and so, left the Marines. He was at the WRL march with three others, all vets of the latest Iraq war and now opposed to it.
While police were arresting the front half of the march, the rear half continued uptown without harassment. Upon arriving at 28th street however, they found their way blocked and so laid down in the street offering themselves voluntarily for arrest in a courageous act of civil disobedience.
Just as the arrests were ending I heard loud cheering from the PATH stop behind me... going down to investigate I found the "Reverend Billy" with a hundred or so friends chanting for peace and freedom and waving American flags. The Reverend silently led his flock up the stairs and onto the street where he handed out copies of the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution while his "Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir" performed, to a hand clapping crowd, with the sun setting behind Ground Zero as the backdrop. This was their 30th consecutive Tuesday evening demonstration for peace and justice. Peaceallulia! Peaceallulia! Peaceallulia!
3) Union Square Park
At about 7 PM I found my way to Union Square Park taking advantage of the labyrinthine subway system to enjoy some air conditioning and a chance to sit and take notes, and walked into an impromptu festival of song, dance and protest.
Hundred of people were in the park, many left over from civil disobedience actions earlier in the day and many just coming in. Famed rocker David Peel set up with some friends on the steps and entertained the crowd with a live version of his classic, "Up Against the Wall". People danced around the park in conga lines, artists wrote and drew anti-war and freedom messages on the walks with chalk and park employees stood around, most with smiles enjoying the scene.
At one point police allegedly rushed in to save the ass of a provocateur who tried to encourage the crowd into illegal acts. Violence and vandalism was not on the minds of those gathered and they resented anyone suggesting that as a viable course of action. Later on, two other men tried to convince the crowd to abandon the park and march illegally to Madison Square Garden but they were ignored and told to "get lost" - which they did in a hasty retreat. Said David Peel to one of them, "walk? give me cab fare!"
It's a cruel joke tour bus operators play on convention delegates by driving them past Union Square and earlier in the day police arrested demonstrators for "getting too close" to a double-decker tour bus packed full of wide-eyed, blond haired, perfectly attired (I haven't seen ironed jeans in years!) delegates. Whenever one went by, the park erupted with single fingered salutes, chants and jeers.
When I left shortly before 10PM, police helicopters were still flying overhead and hundreds of people were still enjoying the park and a night of political dissent in Fortress New York.
Some pictures from this are here:
4) NYC Police:
There's been much talk about the NYC police and their response to demonstrations over the past week. My experience, from being on both sides of the line this week, is that demonstrators have respect for the job you're doing and the restraint you've shown.
I do not envy the job the rank and file police have this week. Caught between their desire to get back to the job of normal police work and the political whims of whoever is pushing their buttons, the rank and file have remained, for the most part, bored.
It's the guys in the white shirts who, in picture after picture and video after video, are the ones with the veins on their necks popping out, eyes bulging, faces red, grunting with the effort of dragging peaceful protestors off sidewalks or facing them down with two-handed clubs.
The guys in blue, on the other hand, seem largely to be going through the motions and want to be doing something else: like getting a fair contract.
Here's a note to you guys: regardless of what some hothead youngsters yell at you, it's not meant personally. Trust me. You do represent "the state" however, and that is their target - not you as Tom's as Debbie's and as the guys next door. Again, I know it's hard but do not take it personally.
Sorry you're in the way, forgive the hotheads for their indelicacies and know that WE KNOW you're stuck in this bind and truly appreciate your restraint with these yahoos. A Blue Flu on Thursday would not go unnoticed nor be unexpected.
You don't have to be a Pacifist to be against this war.
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On 10/6/06, David Sills <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > I looked at the Oracle case just prior to receiving your note, by > chance, and see exactly what you mean. Perhaps we can encapsulate the > backmapping logic in a Strategy object and let the user replace it by > configuration if they want to? After all, the logic for Oracle at least > is quite complex, but it's localized. And writing alternative strategies > is something that should be fairly straightforward, if not necessarily > easy, and also that ought to be rare enough. In fact, they are strategy classes: one for SQL generation (i.e. XMl -> database) and one for reading of a live database (model reader), both maintained by the platform object. > I agree that naming convention is probably most useful here. What I'm > thinking about after this discussion is that, although I still like the > idea of a default XML (since it's at least somewhat self-explanatory, > which code is decidedly not), it's not an important idea (incidentally, > I got it working this morning, and so far it does appear to be a drop-in > replacement as far as initialization goes, though obviously it doesn't > deal with the column-by-column type-mapping issues of Oracle). > Hard-coding is just as practical, if practicality is the only end in > view (I often put consistency and clarity on just as high a footing, but > that's just me). However, with either API calls or Ant task properties > to override defaults, I would still like to be able to point to a file > that contains all the changes I'd want to make in one discreet location, > if only because I could avoid having to replace type-mappings one by one > when using the tool programmatically, or having to litter my Ant file > with them (I already don't like what one has to do with the Javadoc task > in way too many cases). Any issue there? While I like declaring stuff (as opposed to e.g. put them in code), there is the problem that I'm not sure that the type mappings can remain a static as they are now, esp. when adding overrides in the schema XML or via the Ant task. Also, I don't want to force somebody using the API to have to write an XML file just to configure the mapping. The point that I'm trying to make here is that such an XML configuration file does add any value to the average user (because he/she simply uses one of the platforms and that's it). But for folks that add platforms or use the API in some unanticipated way, it might just as easily complicate stuff more (e.g. one more file, not as easily debuggable) etc. So for now, I'd rather keep the mechanism and revisit this after the local-mapping overrides are in place and perhaps some refactoring has happened to make the mapping easier changeable via the API. > I take this point quite readily. I have done something not dissimilar to > the reading from a database schema in another context, and you should > have seen some of the workarounds for the limitations of JDBC and the > bugs in many of the drivers. OK, that was a utopian idea that should > probably be abandoned. However, it would seem to make it harder to > maintain the software when there are driver constants and info in so > many places, PlatformInfo and all the Platform implementations. Mightn't > it be a step forward to at least put everything in a single place, from > which it can be cleanly changed with a view of the whole picture? For > instance, it took me a while to discover that some of the constants > aren't even used anywhere, and you saw that I wondered where my jTDS > driver had gone until I finally worked it out (from the comments!). Actually right now all the info about a specific db-driver combo is in one place (by design) which happens to be the platform directory. And within that directory the info is spread over the 3 files in logical way (who needs what info). > I'm not quite sure which hard-coded things you're referring to here. > JDBC drivers, as I say, I think I see your point. Since everything has > to be specialized to the database and driver, there wouldn't be much > point in trying to configure JDBC drivers. Type-mappings are (it seems > to me) quite another kettle of fish. But I would be content with a > default mapping that I could override on a wholesale basis. I'm kind of wondering why you want to override them "on a wholesale basis" as you say. Why not simply create a new platform (on the fly if necessary) ? This would perhaps even reduce the amount of typing (only redefine what needs changing). > Before I come up with a list of action items, I'd appreciate very much > knowing your thoughts about some of these issues. I appreciate the time > and care you've already spent with the tool, and are spending now. It > has great potential, a good bit of which it has already attained. > Incidentally, if I can lend a hand with ideas you already have, please > let me know. You haven't mentioned much about the ideas you have > developed on the subject, and I'm obviously decidedly interested. The general idea is to start with the three-levels of type mapping configuration: * override for an Ant task run (which equals to a API usage session) * override for a particular schema * override for a particular table and/or column The last two require that the migration to XML schema for the database schema files is finished. This also has to be in sync with the native type support (e.g. reading back native type info and storing it into the schema XML generated by DdlUtils from a live database), and with the unicode support (e.g. NVARCHAR vs. VARCHAR) The steps then inolve: * define use cases and examples (-> unit tests) * define how this would be expressed in the schema file and/or Ant task * implement it Implementing should then be doable in smaller steps, e.g. starting with adding reading and storing native type info from the live database, add ability to override the type mapping on a per-column basis, ... cheers Tom
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There is perhaps no better way to spend spare time than by doing arts and crafts. You can express yourself through making something by hand. What you make is uniquely yours and one of a kind. This article has ideas that will help you get much more enjoyment from crafting.
If you want to keep from ruining any of your furniture when completing a craft project, lay newspaper out on any surfaces, first. When your project is done, throw newspaper away and you won't need to be concerned about mess issues.
Since many crafting projects create messes, use newspaper to cover your surface before you begin. This is easily thrown away at the end and takes care of the mess at the same time.
You can use lots of things when you do arts and crafts. You can put paper goods to use in your projects. You are able to use empty rolls of paper towels, or toilet paper rolls. Magazines and wrapping paper can be reused, too. Use some creativity in terms of materials or items you typically dispose of, and put them to arts and crafts use instead.
Try not to be critical of kids when they do arts and crafts. The whole point of getting them involved is to let them express their creativity. If you continuously point out the flaws in their work, you will defeat the purpose.
You don't have to lay out perfect samples of the craft you want to do with children. Let your kids create using their imaginations, and see what happens. For instance, they may draw a mouth where a nose ought to go. Imaginative ideas should come before ideal execution.
Remember that kids will likely make messes when doing arts and crafts. If that that is stressful to you, cover your surfaces with some butcher paper or newsprint to catch bits of glitter, paper, and glue drops. It is also helpful to use the washable versions of supplies, including markers and adhesives.
Spray cleaner on a rag if you'd like a mosaic to have a cloudy look to it. The mortar powder is hard to get out any other way, and you want to avoid powder gumming the finish of your finished piece.
If you are having trouble finding your arts and crafts supplies at a reasonable price, start looking into second-hand stores. Places like Goodwill and other types of consignment shops have all kinds of goodies for the clever artist. Keep checking local stores on a regular basis to find new merchandise.
Arts and crafts activities are enjoyable to do with children of any age. If you have a group of kids consider a project that they will enjoy. Find ideas online or ask friends for ideas.
Beadaholique is a place to get just about all you need for custom jewelry. They have everything from chains to beads to findings. Many of today's fashions include costume jewelry. Create pieces for every outfit and save some dollars when you make it yourself.
If you are looking for crafting materials, go to your kitchen. You can discover lots of things there. You can look to cans, tin foil, glass jars and lots more. You can even use interesting spices like star anise in it's whole form to add flair to your projects.
Focus on doing one thing before starting another. It is a tempting idea to do a lot of different things at once in arts and crafts. This procedure will help you avoid unfinished projects. Before starting one project, finish the other one. That will give you a better chance of completing it.
If you're trying to pick up oil painting and you mess up, no worries! Simply paint over the mess up on the canvas. Oil won't hurt the surface because it's adaptable. On the contrary, it can give your painting some interesting design and depth.
Supplies Organized
Make a bird feeder with the kids by using a pine cone covered with peanut butter. Then, while it is sticky, coat it in bird seed. The peanut butter gets the seeds stuck, which stay even once dried. Attach it to a tree or structure with a string, and everyone can enjoy the birds coming.
Keep your supplies organized. There are a lot of possibilities when it comes to organization, and it is up to you to come up with a creative way to figure it all out. If you have your supplies organized, it will be much easier to find what you need for your projects. This will help you locate them quickly and easily.
When you have a bunch of kids to entertain, turn to crafts. It doesn't matter what the ages of your groups are, because there are crafts for all ages. Do an Internet search to find projects for the ages of the group you are entertaining.
Children of all ages can enjoy arts and crafts. If you know a big group of kids, find a project they are sure to find enjoyable. If you can't think of anything, ask around. Someone will have a good idea.
Ensure that you have all necessary tools and materials before you begin a new projects. It is no fun to get halfway through a project, and not be able to finish it because you are missing a component. Make a list of what you need ahead of time, then check if you have it or go out and get it before you start.
If you need materials for your projects, just look around your kitchen. Many gems can be found there. You can get glass jars, foil and lots more. You could even use things like dried pasta and dried beans as materials.
To let your children learn about the role patterns play in drawings, get out the Spirograph set from your closet or purchase one from a local retailer. As the markers move through the patterns, your kids can learn about different physics-based wave patterns.
You and your children can make a quick and easy bird feeder by taking a pine cone then covering the outside with peanut butter. Dip it in seed as it's still tacky. The seeds will stick to the cone even after the peanut butter dries, so use a string to hang it from and tree and watch as the birds feast on it.
On websites that offer arts and crafts exchanges and/or freebies, post an ad describing what you are searching for. You might be pleasantly surprised by the results. A lot of people might want to dump the same supplies you need, so you won't have to pay much at all to get them.
Craft activities can provide great entertainment to a group of adults or children. There are projects out there for people of all ages. Search online for projects just right for the ages of the group who will be doing them.
Make sure that you allow yourself plenty of time for your arts and crafts. You should not rush when working on your project. Quality is the result of devoting attention and time to your work. Giving a project short shift is a recipe for failure. Set aside ample time for every project, and the difference will stand out to you and everyone else.
Get everything together ahead of your project. After starting the project, the last thing you want is to be disorganized and not have what is needed to finish it. Make a supplies list before you start, then check off each item before you start.
If you want to get inexpensive craft supplies, look online. The Internet is a great place to find supplies for arts and crafts projects. Brick and mortar retailers in your community might not have exactly what you want, but websites have full selections. Online, you will find better prices than you will locally.
Etsy can be a terrific spot for those who love crafts. Etsy is a website that specializes in selling your arts and crafts online. You can also view other artists work to gain inspiration for your next project. You can also make money when you list your crafts for sale.
Put together a model with your child to help your child develop important skills. The models that snap together are good for younger kids; the ones that involve painting little pieces and gluing are more suited for kids in middle to high school.
Try out a Spirograph to explore the role of patterns in drawing. This shows children how patterns work.
Many local retailers offer free pamphlets of craft projects. Keep an eye out for such literature when browsing the store. They are usually on a hook which is near eye level. All project supplies should be located close to the pamphlet.
Consider placing an ad asking for craft supplies. You might just surprise yourself at what you discover. A lot of people might want to dump the same supplies you need, so you won't have to pay much at all to get them.
Organize your arts and crafts space by the project that you typically make. You will want to save time when considering your overall organization. If you've got certain materials that are nearly always used together, make sure that you place them in close proximity to each other.
The arts and crafts experience is improved by making things for your home. Create some decorations like cushions, flower pots, blinds, and picture frames. These are useful items, that also make great presents for the people in your life.
While many do not think of cooking as a craft, there are lots of ways to be creative in your kitchen. Try to bake a cake and decorate it for the next birthday party. An easier project could revolve around decorating cupcakes in any number of ways.
Sewing is no longer popular, but it is such a versatile and fun craft to get into. Select a fabric that lures you in and start with an easy project. Browse through the pattern books to find a pattern you want to make and follow the directions carefully.
If you want to make a clock for someone's baby as a keepsake, get a photo of the baby. Create a mosaic, leaving a round hole where each hour will go. Use clear class to fill the holes and then glue the pictures in place. You can finish by covering the clock with glass after putting the hands and the motor back in place. Now, you have a clock that will be cherished.
Be ready for a mess. Smearing, dropping, and dripping are all things that happen during projects. This is just what happens when crafting. If you plan ahead, and protect your surfaces, you will not find yourself upset. If you do not plan on the mess, you could easily ruin something you didn't mean to mess up.
If you're making a craft project, plan ahead for a mess. When you work on craft projects, things drop, drip and smear. This is just part of the crafting world. You can spare yourself stress and headaches with a little bit of forethought and surface protection. If you are unaware of the mess you could make you might ruin something.
Taking on different craft projects should make you be checking your budget to make sure you're able to afford the venture. For every craft, you will need different supplies. For instance, knitting will require yarn. Plan for these expenses before starting a craft.
Are you into homemade crafts, but feel like time is always an issue? You might be surprised by the speed at which you develop your new skill. Go to a class so you can learn the secrets of fabulous pottery, or head out to the workbench to put together a birdhouse so you can start.
Do you like handmade things, but don't have time to do it yourself? You might be surprised by the speed at which you develop your new skill. You could sign up for a class or start practicing on your own with simple projects such as building a bird house.
To create a great tuffet for a loved one's baby, be sure the cushioned section is big enough for them to sit or lie down in as they get older. Also, add a pocket that can hold books or toys.
You do not have to start from scratch in all of your arts and craft projects. Supplies can also embellish objects. Get creative and think about what you have that could use some tweaking. Look to all sorts of places to discover hidden crafting gold, like yard sales and thrift stores.
Is painting something you'd like to learn? It's simple to get started with the help of many painting classes that are offered in your community. Additionally, many art and craft stores offers free classes. You can really improve your technique.
You can accomplish many things with your crafts. You can use your imagination to create with whatever you have on hand. You can be incredibly creative. Next time you wish to make something, keep this article in mind.
Get the supp;lies you need for a craft project before starting it. So that you will be able to finish what you start, pick up everything needed beforehand. You can make a little checklist, or you can simply think about what you're going to need, and then get it so you can finish your project in one sitting, should you choose.


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Overhead a guy on the phone:
"Yeah... Matt just found out he's Canadian... Yeah... He's devastated"
The sound bites I hear are genius, I always thought Grand Theft Auto games always over-exaggerated the whole thing, but it is just how it is over here... amazing!
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Fermented and aged in barriques for six months, this retro-styled Chardonnay has aromas of toasted oak, butterscotch and vanilla that carry over to the palate along with yellow apple and citrus. You'll also notice the warmth of evident alcohol on the midpalate.
Italian Editor Kerin O'Keefe reviews all Italian wines for Wine Enthusiast. Previously she wrote regularly on Italian wine for Wine News, World of Fine Wine and Decanter. She is the author of Franco Biondi Santi: The Gentleman of Brunello (2005), Brunello di Montalcino: Understanding and Appreciating One of Italy's Greatest Wines (2012) and Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine (2014).Email: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Frances Simone, PhD is a recently retired professor emeritus from the graduate college of Marshall University in South Charleston, West Virginia. She received her PhD from Duke University, and she has served on the board of the West Virginia Humanities Council. Her professional affiliations include West Virginia Writers, Inc. and Story Circle Network. Her essays have appeared in The Voice and The Quarterly of the National Writing Project, the Charleston Gazette, and Writers Digest, The Forum (a twelve-step fellowship magazine). She currently resides in South Charleston, WV.
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text: All-Pass Filters ---------------- A true allpass is not just: | | | | | | . | | | | . |____|____|____|____|____|____|____. Instead, the first peak is negative and has a carefully chosen height. | | | . ____|____|____|____|____|____.____. | | | | | This can be achieved by adding scaled in(T) to the scaled output of: out(T) = in(T) + out(T-delay)*gain Choosing the scalings right... Looking at the critical frequencies, those that go A) a number of full cycle per peak, and those that go B) a number of full cycles and a half-cycle per peak, we can set the constraints to eliminate cancellation: A) The sum of all peaks must be 1. B) The sum of odd peaks minus the sum of even peaks (including the negative peak which we give number zero) must be 1. Let's get into business now that we know what we want. We call the amplitude of the negative peak "a" and the amplitude of the first postive peak "b". The ratio between adjacent positive peaks, the feedback gain, is denoted by "g". A) The sum of positive peaks is a geometric series and simplifies to b/(1-g). Our first constraint becomes: a + b/(1-g) = 1. B) Using similar math... The sum of odd peaks is b/(1-g^2). The sum of even peaks is a + b*g/(1-g^2). So the second constraint is formed: b/(1-g^2) - (a + b*g/(1-g^2)) = 1. Solving the two equations we get: a = -g b = 1-g^2 Here i had a GREAT phewwww feeling of relief looking at http://harmony-central.com/Effects/Articles/Reverb/allpass.html Choosing g is up to you. You can even make it negative, just remember to keep |g| < 1. Gosh, perhaps complex g could be used to create a pulsating response (forget i said that)! We can write the allpass routine in a programmer-wise pleasant way, still preserving ease of mathematical analysis: mid(T) = in(T) + g*mid(T-delay); out(T) = (1/g-g)*mid(T) - (1/g)*in(T); That can be thought of as two filters put in serial and a third one in parallel with them. The first of the two serial ones is the delay with feedback. The other "filters" are just different gains. For the first code line, the frequency response is the usual set peaks: 1 -------------------- 1 - g e^(-i w delay) Adding the mixing on the second code line gives the flat-magnitude frequency response of the whole allpass system: | 1/g - g | | -------------------- - 1/g | = 1 | 1 - g e^(-i w delay) | The phase response is a wavy one: (formula not double-checked!) (g^2-1) sin(delay w) atan ------------------------- (g^2+1) cos(delay w) - 2g I hope this cleared things out - and that there aren't fatal errors! :) -- Olli Niemitalo <email@example.com> Reprise des calculs (T = delay) : 1/g - g 1 H = --------------- - - 1 - g*exp(-iwT) g 1 - g^2 - (1 - g*exp(-iwT)) H = ---------------------------- (1 - g*exp(-iwT)) * g -g + exp(-iwT) H = ---------------- 1 - g*exp(-iwT) 1 - g*exp(iwT) H = exp(-iwT) * --------------- 1 - g*exp(-iwT) Le numerateur et le denominateur sont conjugues. d'ou : |H| = 1 et g * sin(wT) arg (H) = -wT - 2 * arctan --------------- 1 - g * cos(wT) Ce dephasage est le meme que celui trouve par Olli mais a l'avantage de separer le retard global et le dephasage. -- Laurent de Soras <email@example.com> More generally (in fact, maximally generally) you will get an all-pass response with any transfer function of the form : z^-n * sum (a(i) * z^i) H(z) = b * ------------------------ sum (conj (a(i)) * z^-i) where |b| = 1 and of course n should be large enough that your filter is causal. -- Frederick Umminger <email@example.com>


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This is a beautiful pocket compact mirror for your handbag.
The design on the back is by French artist Gaëlle Boissonnard
Gaëlle Boissonnard was born in 1969 on a snowy day... She obtained a fine arts degree in Saint-Etienne in 1991. For ten years or so, she entirely dedicated herself to painting and had exhibits all over France. It is only in 2001 that she began creating images for the publishing world. Nowadays, this illustration work takes up most of her time spent in her studio...
Each mirror has on the side
- The artist name
- Copyright symbol
- Code 5
- Made in France
Comes with a black velvet pouch
Single sided
Size approx: 88mm in diameter


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Below is a list of the current appointed Club Officers, their roles and, contact details. All of them are unpaid volunteers, but without them N&UELSC could not operate successfully.
The roles they cover as described below are not an exhaustive list of the work that goes on within the club, and the Committee always welcomes offers of help with its activities, such as the running of galas. In fact the Club depends on the help it receives from volunteers from amongst parents/carers and swimmers.
Please contact any of the people below if you would like to offer help or if you have skills and experience you feel would help the Club.
- Chairperson
- Vice-Chair
- Business Manager
- Club Secretary
- Club Treasurer
- Welfare Officer
- Membership Secretary
- Fundraising
- Team Managers and Gala Secretary
- Parent Liaison Officers
- Website
- Swim21 Co-ordinator
- Jack Petchey Foundation coordinator
Michael Laniyan
- To provide direction for the club by effective leadership and management
- To chair and control meetings of the management committee
- To act as principal officer within the club, and make decisions whenever the need arises, in consultation with other officers when appropriate
- To represent the club at external meetings when required
- To manage the relationship with funders and stakeholders (UEL, ASA,Newham Active Trust, Sponsors, parents and members)
- To be involved, where appropriate, in the co-ordination of club activities
- To manage and oversee the work of officers and other club personnel
- To present the club's annual report, in association with the club secretary
- To present the club's annual accounts, in association with the club treasurer
- To determine the content and agenda for club meetings, in association with club secretary
- To ensure that club statutory documents and other returns are administered and filed on time
- To advise the treasurer on the use and investment of club funds
contact: email@example.com
Michelle Panyandee
- To assist the Chairperson and Committee for the day-to-day running of the Club.
- To represent the club at meetings
- To have a knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities of other club committee members and volunteers
- Responsible to Chairperson for the day-to-day running of the Club.
- To represent the club at meetings
- To have a knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities of other club committee members and volunteers
- Prepare the Club's strategic and business plans in association with Chairperson, other committee members, volunteers and Head Coach.
- Responsible for maintaining Club's Swim 21 status, ensuring formal review mechanisms in place, working with ASA, other committee members, volunteers and coaches as appropriate.
- Responsible relevant SLA's prepared (e.g. with Active Trust,ASA,UEL,) ensuring formal review mechanisms in place, working with relevant partners, other committee members, volunteers and coaches as appropriate.
Deborah Harouma
- To act as a main point of contact for the club, maintain records and information in relation to queries, all administration and communications including competition events, affiliations, subscriptions, memberships, bookings, training of volunteers and mailings.
- To deal with the day to day running of the club including all correspondence (both internally and externally)
- To process and deliver appropriate correspondence and information to and from County, Region and National ASA
- To organise committee meetings and AGMs, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing and communicating these as appropriate
- To liaise with other club committee members to ensure all appropriate administration is in place
- To maintain up to date contact details of all members, committee members, other key club personnel and ASA secretaries at national, regional and county level
contact: email@example.com
The Club Treasurer is responsible for all NUELSC's finances and for ensuring adequate accounts and records exist, and for managing the club's payroll.
The Treasurer is also responsible for planning the annual budget in agreement with the club committee, for monitoring it throughout the year, and for ensuring that all funds are used appropriately. The Treasurer also also attends external meetings alongside the Club Secretary and/or Chair.
contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Kerry-Ann San Miguel
- Responsible to Chairperson.
- Assist the club to put in place the ASA Wavepower policy and procedures
- Assist the club to put in place implementation plans for child protection
- Be the first point of contact for club staff and volunteers, young people and parents for any issue concerning child welfare, poor practice or potential/alleged abuse
- Ensure that all incidents are correctly reported and referred out in accordance with the Wavepower guidance guidelines
- Ensure that all relevant club members, volunteers and staff have a CRB check and the opportunity to access appropriate child protection training
- Ensure that ASA Wavepower procedures for recruitment of staff and volunteers are followed
- Ensure all appropriate staff or volunteers have up to date criminal records disclosures/self-disclosures
- Be aware of and have a note of contact details of the local Social Services, the Police and NGB ICPO
- Ensure that codes of conduct are in place for club staff, volunteers, coaches, competitors and parents
- Sit on the Club Management Committee to advise on child protection issues or be in attendance as necessary
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained and information is only shared on a ''need to know'' basis
contact: email@example.com
The Membership Secretary handles the ASA and club membership records and fees for all of NUELSC's members, including the processing of new members' applications and the annual renewal process. The postholder also takes care of chasing any late membership payments, maintains a record of members' details including contact and medical information.and processes any changes to members' details such as changes of address.
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This post assists the Club Secretary and other volunteers with researching and implementing fundraising initiatives.
The Team Managers assist the Head Coach with supervising and co-ordinating club swimmers at competitions and galas to ensure that swimmers are in the right place, at the right time to race and in accordance with expected standards of behaviour and child welfare practice.
The Gala Secretary supports the head coach in maintaining a list of competitions that NUELSC swimmers attend and in collecting all gala entry application forms and monitoring and chasing up payments.
Parent Liaison Officers for each squad help to provide support to the Head Coach and Committee by feeding information on club activities through to the parents and swimmers and relaying information back to the Committee. They are a key source of guidance for parents of swimmers new to swimming club and competitions.
The postholder updates the website – the main source for information about club activities and news and social media updates.
Chris Hooper
Chris supports the Head Coach and Committee with N&UEL SC's Swim21 application.


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News & Events for January 2013
Vaughan Public Information Centre Officially OpensJanuary 25, 2013
Project Information Centre is now open in the City of Vaughan.
Project Information Centre for Transit Construction Projects Opens in VaughanJanuary 22, 2013
A new information centre has opened to the community in the City of Vaughan.
TBM "Moley" Reaches Next Milestone!January 9, 2013
Moley has just completed crossing under Kodiak Crescent.


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• Zachary Quinto was neither confirming nor denying reports that he's in line to play a young Spock in Damon Lindelof and J.J. Abrams' Star Trek pic. "I'm under strict orders not to say anything," he said. Luckily, my BFF Greg Grunberg was under no such gag order. "How exciting is that?" he enthused. "Now I've got to beg, plead and scrape to get in that movie!"Strict orders? From whom?? Note that "Heroes" mastermind Tim Kring has also given his blessing to Quinto, who plays supervillain Sylar on the NBC series, donning the pointy ears. Quinto's Trek casting has likely long been an open secret on the "Heroes" set, as Grunberg is Abrams' best friend since childhood and is almost certainly responsible in some way for bringing Grunberg's "Heroes" co-star to Abrams' attention. Read all of Mike Ausiello's TCA adventures here.
July 25, 2007, 4:37 p.m. CST
by loafmeat
haha! suck it nerds!
July 25, 2007, 4:38 p.m. CST
by loafmeat
all you fuckin geeks that think heroes is the greatest television show in history are wrong.. it is poorly written and full of plot holes and flawed characters. Oh, and of course there is no death since some of the characters that "died" are somehow back for season 2 (Isaac Mendes?!?!) I call shenanigans on Heroes.
July 25, 2007, 4:40 p.m. CST
by Lornsorrow
He seems to have the look. We shall have to see if he can act at all even close to the level of Nimoy.
July 25, 2007, 4:40 p.m. CST
by obeygonzo
This is a dicey idea. I hope this movie doesnt shit the bed...
July 25, 2007, 4:42 p.m. CST
by s0nicdeathmonkey
love the show.
July 25, 2007, 4:46 p.m. CST
by PVIII
does anyone know if this guy is a good actor or not? he's pretty one-note on Heroes.
July 25, 2007, 4:46 p.m. CST
by brycebishop
now all they need is Freddie Prinze Jr. as Capt. kirk and we're ready to ROCK!!!!!!!
July 25, 2007, 4:46 p.m. CST
by Boondock Devil
It got to the point where I couldn't picture anyone else playing a young Spock.
July 25, 2007, 4:48 p.m. CST
by www.valiens.com
...right down to the acting chops.
July 25, 2007, 4:49 p.m. CST
by WX1
. . . woulda' made a TERRIFIC Sulu, with Lee's mad bilingual skills and all. But, he and Quinto in the same motion picture? Wouldn't that violate some real or imagined "cast familiarity" edict or otherwise?
July 25, 2007, 4:50 p.m. CST
by VenkmanBurnInHell
JJ is going for the unknown actors since Matt Damon shunned JTK.
July 25, 2007, 4:51 p.m. CST
by jimmy_009
He was one of the bright spots in Heroes somewhat uneven acting. Now who's Kirk?
July 25, 2007, 5:07 p.m. CST
by lost.rules
Heroes is good, fuck all the trolls. Lost is great, fuck all the trolls. Oh, and FUCK ALL THE TROLLS!
July 25, 2007, 5:08 p.m. CST
by lost.rules
Heh heh
July 25, 2007, 5:08 p.m. CST
by McClane_Corleone
His voice isn't deep or monotone enough.
July 25, 2007, 5:10 p.m. CST
by NudeandAroused
I think that this is a good idea. It may work.
July 25, 2007, 5:20 p.m. CST
by jewican
Now that they have Spock I was kinda thinking how cool would it be if Hayden played Capt Kirk... Think about it - he could live long and prosper with the force!
July 25, 2007, 5:27 p.m. CST
by Imagikafan
Zachary Quinto is perfect for the role.
July 25, 2007, 5:31 p.m. CST
by lost.rules
Desmond as Mr.Scott
July 25, 2007, 5:40 p.m. CST
by Kevin Bosch
Nowhere does it say it's a done deal. It just says he can't talk about it, which probably means he's being strongly consider. So though that's cool news, it's no where near official.
July 25, 2007, 5:41 p.m. CST
by FILMFUNK
He has a kind of odd Leonard Nimoy look about him.
July 25, 2007, 5:41 p.m. CST
by Sherman_Lives
I was hoping for Tobias Menzies (ROME, Casino Royale) for Spock: http://tinyurl.com/2teqh2
July 25, 2007, 5:43 p.m. CST
by manicart1
Doc Cox from Scrubs as Bones. Think about it... Seriously though what is this film gonna be? Star trek Babies? Why do we have to keep going back in time in the Star trek universe? Did nothing interesting happen after the end of Voyager? I guess I kind of answered my own question there.
July 25, 2007, 5:47 p.m. CST
by Kevin Bosch
...I thought the announcement was that Nimoy was going to play, like some long unseen character named Sylar. (I don't watch Heroes). "HEROES' Sylar is Spock!!" Like saying "LOST's Jacob is Captain Kirk!!" if Shatner were cast as Jacob on Lost. Anyway...
July 25, 2007, 5:48 p.m. CST
by SpencerTrilby
(cause I don't watch Heroes) and he looks not-so-shabby for the part.
 On a side note, this headline and the next one are Paramount pictures-related + all the Paramount ads on the site (Stardust, Transformers and Iron Fucking Man!!! that one is not even finished!!!)... I really hope they pay big bucks, because it's an invasion. I miss the Tiger Stripe John Wayne ads...
July 25, 2007, 5:48 p.m. CST
by classyfredblassy
There is no other choice.
July 25, 2007, 6:04 p.m. CST
by Hugh G Rekshun
...so just throw some pointy ears on the fucker and turn him loose.
July 25, 2007, 6:06 p.m. CST
by Read and Shut Up
...way to be cutting edge, AICN.
July 25, 2007, 6:18 p.m. CST
by UGABugKiller
Since when? That hasn't been confirmed. In fact, all the gossip says Damon WANTS to be Kirk and it's JJ who needs convincing. Damon makes the perfect Kirk. He's just about the right age for Kirk's first expedition as captain. Quinto as Spoke is a little young, Brody might have been better. But Quinto has that emotionless thing about him. Now, the other chip needs to fall, and Lt. Dan needs to be cast as Bones. Bones was always older than Kirk and was something of an older brother to him. Sinese and Damon would be perfect for this.
July 25, 2007, 6:19 p.m. CST
by UGABugKiller
July 25, 2007, 6:26 p.m. CST
by haitu
is way better than this xmen clone
July 25, 2007, 6:27 p.m. CST
by modlight
But seriously this is great casting.
July 25, 2007, 6:27 p.m. CST
by quizkidsmith
would make a good kirk
July 25, 2007, 6:28 p.m. CST
by classyfredblassy
Such a dynamic young actor, such a range, so intense...he must be Kirk
July 25, 2007, 6:29 p.m. CST
by classyfredblassy
Once she gets out of jail, the part will be hers.
July 25, 2007, 6:31 p.m. CST
by odysseus
BTW, Matt Damon's getting a bit high-and-mighty these days (trashing Bond, etc.). Who needs him for Kirk?
July 25, 2007, 6:40 p.m. CST
by UGABugKiller
... and Damon DOES say that he's not going to be Kirk, that they want a younger guy. This is a mistake on JJ's part, because that makes me think that this is going to be some lame academy movie. It's already been ESTABLISHED by "Where No Man Has Gone Before" that Kirk and Spock DID NOT MEET BEFORE KIRK TOOK COMMAND!!! They did not know each other. In fact, Kirk never wanted Spock as his 1st Officer, he wanted his BFF, Gary Mitchell, the guy with crazy God-powers and silver eyes. It sounds like JJ is seriously getting ready to screw this up. He could have done the first mission under Kirk's command with Damon as the PERFECT Kirk. Now, it sounds like he making a gay Friends episodes with a bunch of twenty-somethings, which is so wrong.
July 25, 2007, 6:44 p.m. CST
by zooch
cause then later maybe they could turn it into a television series.
July 25, 2007, 6:44 p.m. CST
by Al Delvechio
They are sure to have Beyonce or some other hack play Uhura. At that point friggin Drew Carey could play kirk for all I care - 'cause it couldn't suck any worse.
July 25, 2007, 6:45 p.m. CST
by raw_bean
It just *has* to be.
July 25, 2007, 6:47 p.m. CST
by Big Dumb Ape
First a disclaimer: These next two items might be old news given how much people scrounge for information on CLOVERFIELD/1-18-08, but I only saw it today, so I thought I'd share to be safe. So if it IS old news, apologies to all. So speaking of Abrams, I was killing some time online today and it's funny how one thing will lead to another. I was clicking on links and suddenly came upon this amazing porn site that actually shows -- Whoops! Wrong story!
Anyway, in clicking on links and hopping around, I came across a site called Horror-Movies.ca, which I'd never seen before. At their site they have a story about a guy who posted a quick anecdote/photo on the "Unifiction message board", where he states that he was at some sort of movie warehouse sale/convention thingy and at a table selling movie posters he came across one that had the tag line "Monstrous" at the top and then "1-18-08" at the bottom. The poster itself is a shot of a headless Statue of Liberty looking at NYC.
The odd thing is he took a picture of the poster with his cell phone that's incredibly blurry. So was he just a crappy photographer or is this yet another staged stunt to release more viral marketing, to sort of let you know there's a poster coming, but they won't show it to you clearly yet? You got me. Either way, here's the link for anyone interested. And again, sorry if this is old news...
http://tinyurl.com/26w6vd
July 25, 2007, 6:53 p.m. CST
by Big Dumb Ape
Again, sorry if this is old news as well, but in that same article -- and picking up on the tag line "Monstrous" in the supposed teaser poster -- they also note that Paramount has now acquired a new domain name, perhaps to be another Cloverfield site. Here's the link to the registry showing that Paramount has now acquired "TheMonstrousMovie.com"...
http://tinyurl.com/2h646n
July 25, 2007, 7:21 p.m. CST
by Big Dumb Ape
I have to admit, I'm still baffled by this. As a geek who enjoyed TREK growing up, do I want to see that universe return? Sure, why not. Could be fun assuming it actually IS done fun and in an exciting way for once (translation: Berman and Braga aren't allowed anywhere near the Paramount lot).
But that said, is there really some amazing pent up demand amongst the general public for Shatner-less Kirk and Nimoy-less Spock stories that I'm unaware of? I just don't see it myself. To me, those guys are just TOO iconic in their roles. I just don't see it as recasting a character like Tarzan, for example, where people would be more willing to see a new actor or a new take on things.
Hell, let's be honest. If you were sitting in a theater and a Paramount rep came out and said "Ok, we're now going to show you two trailers, and we want you to tell us which one you prefer"...at which point they showed you a "new Trek" trailer starring Damon (or whoever)/Quinto versus a "classic" Trek trailer that showed Shatner and Nimoy going at it one more time. Seriously, which one do you think audiences would go more ballistic and chest bumping over?
Then again, I am the one who argued in the recent HALLOWEEN talkback that perhaps we just have to view Zombie's take on Mike Meyer's as "this generation's version" and as something they can call all their own -- while we old fogeys will cling to Carpenter's version and will have our DVDs to play whenever we want to see "our" version.
I don't know. I just think that for someone of Abram's caliber, if you wanted to put your feet into TREK waters, why couldn't you just do something ORIGINAL so you'd have a wide open path to do whatever you want?
Then again, since this is a reboot, maybe that IS the way Abrams and Paramount are looking at this and I just stupidly missed that point entirely. Maybe it IS their intention to have a wide open field by saying this will be a TOTAL reboot of the TREK universe, and that anything we've ever seen to date -- TOS, Next Gen, DS9, books, whatever -- are all wiped out now. This truly is Day One in the Trek universe all over again, and NONE of that other stuff ever happened. If that were the case, I'd almost salute Paramount for being THAT ballsy and for rolling the dice THAT much given how much you will piss off alot of fans. Then again, the latest plans call for Nimoy to make a cameo or something, so I guess this has to fit into continuity somehow. After all the years of TREK that there have been, I'm sure this thing is going to collide with something in continuity and some fans will bitch, but I guess we'll just have to see what toes Abrams and crew do ultimately step on.
So assuming we have to accept a new crew, as far as casting goes, I have to say I hate -- I mean HATED -- the idea of Damon. First of all, he's freakin' OLDER than Shatner was when he starred in the show. So what's the point in doing a younger Kirk who's actually older? That's rather fucked up. Besides, Shatner Kirk had WAY more spark and life than fucking Matt Damon has EVER shown onscreen.
So if they're casting the parts younger ala Quinto, then I still vote for Chris Evans at this point, in terms of people that come to mind. He was pretty much the only good thing to come out of the FF movies and was the only one who actually showed some real onscreen spark and personality. The way I saee it, those were fairly crappy and disappointing films and he still rose to the occassion, so plugged into an actual GOOD movie, I think Evans could make for a lively young Kirk, and would make a good pairing with Quinto as I try to picture it in my head.
Oh, and I agree with pretty much everyone in the known universe aboutSinese. Bones is supposed to be the older, wiser friend and he would be dead on perfect...
July 25, 2007, 7:31 p.m. CST
by Paul T. Ryan
You know it makes sense.
July 25, 2007, 7:49 p.m. CST
by thecheesegrommit
Wow! just wow! (shakes head) I mean...wow, your folks must be proud...wow
July 25, 2007, 7:50 p.m. CST
by eggbeater
I just don't think this guy has the acting chops for prime time. much less the big screen.
July 25, 2007, 8:04 p.m. CST
by RockLobster800
expect Aint It Cool to report it by the time Iron Man is released on DVD.
July 25, 2007, 8:07 p.m. CST
by picardsucks
Very happy with Quinto!!! James Franco for Kirk!!! Better have Shatner in the film in some capacity since Nimoy's in it!!!
July 25, 2007, 8:10 p.m. CST
by RockLobster800
Patrick Wilson (Nite Owl), Jackie Earle Haley(Rorschach), Matthew Goode(Veidt), Billy Crudup(Manhattan), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Comedian) and Malin Akerman(Silk Spectre)....okay, we al saw this coming (except Morgan as the Comedian) but you might as well post something to say its OFFICIAL....come AICN get off your asses!
July 25, 2007, 8:23 p.m. CST
by UGABugKiller
... I'm sorry, man, but this isn't a little issue of canon. This wasn't some throwaway. This was one of the best episodes in the series (not the pilot) which set up the burgeoning reluctant friendship between Spock, Kirk, and Bones. Kirk had to lose Gary Mitchell to become a better captain. If Mitchell had been his 1st Officer, shit would have gone to hell. I'm sorry, but this is sacrosanct canon. Kirk and Spock never met before Kirk's first mission as Enterprise's captain. Now, if this a total reimagination of the series, a complete relaunch like Casino Royale, I can get behind this. But obviously, it isn't, because Nimoy is going to provide a frame story. But if this is the way it's going, I hope to GOD that Chris Evans has absolutely nothing to do with this movie. Ryan Gosling is the right actor to play Kirk. He's got real acting chops. Chris Evans is crap. Gosling went toe to toe with Sir Anthony and did well. If this is the way JJ wants it, and I completely disagree with it, but if this is the way, then Senise still works, but Gosling has to be Kirk.
July 25, 2007, 8:36 p.m. CST
by Yeti
So who will play Kirk and Bones?
July 25, 2007, 8:45 p.m. CST
by warp11
I don't feel him as spock. What else has the guy been in so I can see his range? But then again, I guess to play a Vulcan you don't need much range.
July 25, 2007, 8:59 p.m. CST
by mr. brownstone
I would have preferred Wes Bentley or somebody. Not sure if that Heroes guy can even act. Some of his work on the show was borderline.
July 25, 2007, 8:59 p.m. CST
by Uncapie
"Damnit, Jim! I'm a doctor not a drama teacher!"
July 25, 2007, 9 p.m. CST
by Spykid the 13th
I shouldn't be hot for Spock.
July 25, 2007, 9:02 p.m. CST
by SkidMarkedUndies
He has it down.
July 25, 2007, 9:27 p.m. CST
by R.C. the "Wise"
He IS Young Spock.
July 25, 2007, 9:28 p.m. CST
by R.C. the "Wise"
In the words of Picard "make it so"
July 25, 2007, 9:30 p.m. CST
by JumpinJehosaphat
So, since fucking "BFF" is now this big mainstream rediscovery (thank you, cell phone ad), I think it's time to shoot anyone on site who willingly speaks or writes it.
July 25, 2007, 9:37 p.m. CST
by superninja
Good looking enough to be Spock, resembles Nimoy.
July 25, 2007, 9:41 p.m. CST
by superninja
'cause that's how Spock rolls.
July 25, 2007, 9:42 p.m. CST
by BigTuna
When word came out about the Star Trek Prequel. Ever since season 3 on 24, i've been saying this guy was born to play a young Spock. He looks exactly like him.
July 25, 2007, 10:16 p.m. CST
by Gorgomel
* drool *
July 25, 2007, 10:31 p.m. CST
by Shermdawg
AND FUCKING SYLAR??? Ugh.

 On second thought though, if they did recast Star Wars, Nathan Fillion and Gigi Edgely would rule as Han and Leia.
July 25, 2007, 10:44 p.m. CST
by BigBlackDude
I just caught a few Star Trek Voyager episodes on DVD. The brotha that plays the vulcan should've gotten an Emmy or something. Excellent job. And Janeway was the shit too.
July 25, 2007, 10:52 p.m. CST
by kahootz
just as long as there's no fuckin' time traveling. Star Trek strayed from stories about the human condition and potential and vision to tachion fields and time traveling. And, Gary Sinise should be ordered by congressional decree to be Bones.
July 25, 2007, 11:07 p.m. CST
by TheGhostWhoLurks
Katherine Hepburn in Space, anyone? Worst captain EVER!!!
July 25, 2007, 11:46 p.m. CST
by JAGUART
Do you even watch Star Trek TOS? Go fuck yourselves.
July 25, 2007, 11:57 p.m. CST
by BigBlackDude
Think about it. Out of all the Star Trek series including Enterprise, who kicked the most alien ass; Janeway. I won't even get started on how she smacked the Borg around like cosmic hoes.
July 26, 2007, 12:01 a.m. CST
by The Founder
He's not to well known as say the rumored Adrain Brody is. I'm fine with it.
July 26, 2007, 1:22 a.m. CST
by SuluGotWang
"I'll show you, I'm gonna get that wang" "Oh my God..." "I get a strong smell from my wang." "You know, I don't think you're Ricardo Montalban!!"
July 26, 2007, 2:41 a.m. CST
by datachasm
the guy from Rome who played Brutus would be a much better fit.
July 26, 2007, 3:30 a.m. CST
by messi
don't know why, but it's just awesome. I love this guy.
July 26, 2007, 4:43 a.m. CST
by Sherman_Lives
Tobias Menzies! Every time he showed up on Rome, I'd shout out, "ya Spock-lookin' muthafucka!" But he's English, and he might not be able to sound... like a young Nimoy. (What was I going to say, "American?" Spock's not from there!)
July 26, 2007, 5:43 a.m. CST
by redfist
July 26, 2007, 5:51 a.m. CST
by Itchy
as the sophisticates sex robot sent from the future to change the life of a young Captain James T. Kirk forever. Meeeeeeow. Myself ? I would have cast Beetlejuice as Spock. Baba Booey ! Baba Booey ! Baba Booey !
July 26, 2007, 5:56 a.m. CST
by TheBloop
Just picture Jason Biggs with those pointy ears and blue starfleet jersey on. There can be no other. Damn fine actor too, such range.
July 26, 2007, 7:23 a.m. CST
by lost.rules
Are you a fucking moron? Maybe Stiffler should play Kirk too. Right?
July 26, 2007, 7:40 a.m. CST
by Super Moo
Sorry, but if you think about it, you'll understand why Gary Sinse will not be cast as McCoy. With the choice of Quinto as Spock, it's clear to me they're going for a more youthful cast. Yes, it's true that McCoy always looked older than Kirk, but not by same measure in which Sinse's McCoy would if he were cast. Remember, Deforest Kelly was 46 when TOS first aired… and Sinse is already 52. It's just not gonna happen, regardless of his similarity in looks. Besides, if (by some serious stretch of the imagination) this actually becomes a hit movie, it makes far more sense cast younger actors who are relatively unknown if they want to move forward with more movies and/or a new TV series based on that cast.
July 26, 2007, 8:19 a.m. CST
by palewook
who is going to care about this movie? 2 days of box office then a loud thud. will remind the studio of Star Trek: Nemesis all over again..
July 26, 2007, 8:24 a.m. CST
by malpaso
He'll ruin the movie if he makes it in.
July 26, 2007, 8:42 a.m. CST
by ATARI
and really, that's all that matters
July 26, 2007, 10 a.m. CST
by Tiki-421
He's been warming up his accent for a decade!
July 26, 2007, 11:46 a.m. CST
by uppercanuck
I really hope they don't incorporate time travel in this one. It was cute in ST:IV and fine in First Contact, but pleaaaase refrain from using TT for the sake of possible cameos and plot fillers.
July 26, 2007, 12:49 p.m. CST
by Automation Overlord
i'm all for seeing more adventures of kirk and spock and the old enterprise crew just as long as its not a reboot or it doesn't alter establish trek continuity, and for the love of god, give us a retro design ship, make it look like a ship that would have existed in kirk's era, i loved enterprise, but it bugs me seeing plasma screens when the original enterprise never had them
July 26, 2007, 1 p.m. CST
by jimmy rabbitte
...if he really has been cast as Spock, there is officially no reason to see the film... it's already ruined.
July 26, 2007, 1:06 p.m. CST
by Automation Overlord
who would have been you pick for spock?
July 26, 2007, 1:25 p.m. CST
by jimmy rabbitte
The whole idea of the time frame is the problem. The initial rumors of Adrien Brody as 'Spock', Matt Damon as 'Kirk' and Gary Sinise as 'McCoy' weren't a problem for me. But since Abrams seems set on the Starfleet Academy story, he's going to be stuck casting these "Dawson's Creek"/ WB level emo actors to fill the roles.
 It's a real problem finding young actors who can carry the mail and do the characters justice. I've seen this Quinto kid in a couple of things; and I could never wait for him to get off the screen. If that is the level of actor populating the cast of this film; it's going to end up looking like a senior class production by the kids from '90210.'
 So to answer your question, if they can't find a better 'Spock' than Quinto, it doesn't bode well for casting the rest of the roles. I'd start thinking about a re-write or maybe even scrapping the entire project.
July 26, 2007, 1:49 p.m. CST
by Automation Overlord
i agree with many of your points, i too would rather see a different era in trek lore (perhaps a trilogy about the earth/romulam war. since enterprise season 5 was gonna deal with that anyways) but i've sort of warmed up to having a young kirk, bones and spock story, but as long as it fits in with continuity and doesn't alter stuff i'm ok with it. As for quinto, i like him and he's always been my choice for spock, and i don't see him as a teen actor... of course my opinion of the flim could all change when they make other casting announcments, but for now my mind is very open to this film
July 26, 2007, 1:56 p.m. CST
by UGABugKiller
The dude can act. If you don't think so, go and watch "Junebug," because he great in that. Also, he'd be the right age JJ is looking for (mid to late twenties) in that he's like 28. So him or Ryan Gosling. Just for the love of GOD, not Chris Evans!
July 26, 2007, 2:01 p.m. CST
by jimmy rabbitte
...the casting of Kirk. It could still save things. I'm still not optimistic about Quinto. If they don't get a great couple of actors to play Kirk and McCoy, things will not come out too well.
July 26, 2007, 2:34 p.m. CST
by DeadPanWalking
nice casting
July 26, 2007, 3:37 p.m. CST
by wallywest74
July 26, 2007, 9:34 p.m. CST
by WX1

I think this offering from TokyoPop's been around for a while, now, but, I paged through it once at l'bookstore and, you know, a treatment with the actual, original "Star Trek" characters CAN be OK. Everyone from Uhura to Scotty, everyboty was there, facing hyperbolic-not limited to-humanoid-shape forms.

Yes, Manga, but, a real decent treatment. Yes, th' magic o'cadoons (Manga-style) true makes the Enterprise in the REAL boldly goes where camera cannot, you know?!?!? Heh. I was impressed.

July 26, 2007, 10:32 p.m. CST
by kabong
This movie is not going to be faithful to the ST canon.
 I hope they lose their color-coded crew shirts on this enterprise.
 Doom to all movies that are not made the way I want them made.
July 27, 2007, 7:26 a.m. CST
by vezner2007
I think he definitely looks the part and hopefully he can play the part too. Nimoy's raving about the script is a good sign and hopefully this will indicate a revival of Star Trek. *crosses fingers*


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Dig in to this Singaporean and Malaysian favorite that literally translates to "fragrant rice". Often heralded as the national dish of Malaysia, Nasi Lemak is a...View full product details
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Shabu Shabu's sister experience, sukiyaki is perfect for cosy nights spent at home. The Feastive delivery includes a large cooking hot pot which acts as...View full product details
$ 120.00
Feastive's temaki party turns homemade sushi into a delicious reality. Our recipe box includes everything you need to create your own hand rolls, with wild...View full product details
$ 40.00
Introducing New York City's first and only dumpling making kit! Our exclusive box includes all of the ingredients and instructions you'll need to master our...View full product details
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Summer's in the city, and we're beating the heat with an exclusive ice cream kit we've created with our friends at Malai and The Konery! This ice-cream-party-in-a-box...View full product details
$ 45.00
By popular demand, we've created a standalone kit for our beloved Vietnamese spring rolls! A family favorite, these spring rolls can be oven-baked or fried,...View full product details
$ 40.00
The Feastive Wonton Kit will have you whipping up your own delicate, silky parcels of goodness from your own home. Paired with our spicy, savory sauce and...View full product details
$ 200.00
A Feastive wintertime special, raclette is an après-ski favorite and the ultimate comfort food indulgence. Cozy, convenient and undeniably delicious, this Feastive experience includes all...View full product details
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SUVs are the new minivan. Because they are favoured by families with kids, driving an SUV is usually associated with being cautious and aware of your surroundings. Fewer SUVs are involved in accidents than ever before, and this midsized vehicle option is eating up the portion of the market that used to belong to the minivan clan. As a result, insuring an SUV is more affordable than ever, but with so many choices on the market, you may be basing your purchasing decisions on which vehicle is the cheapest SUV to insure.
Hyundai Santa Fe
This midsize crossover ranks high for value, safety, and options. The bargain SUV is great for toting around a family, and it's also easy on your insurance budget. The Hyundai Santa Fe seats five people, like a sedan, but is higher off the ground and has ample trunk space. In the event of an accident, this car performs well, making its collision expenses low. It's also not high on the list of most stolen cars, making it a good deal for insurers.
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is known for having plenty of options and an affordable price. It performs well and outranks many of its competitors regarding fuel economy. It also has an impressive ten year or 100,000-kilometer power train warranty, making it a great value. Built-in safety features like antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags and a full-length side curtain airbag give the Kia Sportage a 5-star safety rating. All of those safety additions don't go unnoticed, and the Kia Sportage also ranks high for insurers, earning owners a lower premium and making it one of the cheapest SUVs to insure in Ontario.
Saturn Vue
The Saturn Vue is another 5-passenger midsize SUV that is notoriously low on the insurance spectrum. The second-generation hauler has made many improvements that keep it high on the buyers' list as well as the insurers' list. The exterior boasts a unique style while the interior is comfortable and full of options. In addition to its good looks, the Saturn Vue gets top marks in safety for the midsize SUV category. For value, style, and insurance costs, the Vue is a great bet all around.
Bigger SUVs
If you're not into the midsize SUV craze and need something a little larger, look into the Honda Pilot, the Hyundai Veracruz, the Jeep Patriot, the Jeep Wrangler, the Land Rover LR3, the Mazda Tribute or the Subaru Forester. Each comes with their own set of unique features (like the Pilot's huge seating capacity of eight), and all perform well in crash tests. Large SUVs will cost you more to purchase, but they are still quite affordable in insurance costs.


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Tarak Bajpai, chief operating officer of Speak Asia has been arrested by the Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai police.
Bajpai, who is the most prominent face of the online survey company's India operations, was arrested under Indian Penal Code for cheating and conspiracy and Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Money Circulation Act.
Arrest of Bajpai comes after the Bombay high court had a discussion with the Additional Commissioner of Police Rajvardhan Sinha in response to a public interest litigation demanding action against the management of Speak Asia.
Originally registered in Singapore, Speak Asia does not have a single office in India.
Though not legally registered in India, the company, in the recent past had built a client base of over 19 lakh (1.9 million) members.
How Speak Asia operates
The company requested users to enroll with Speak Asia's online survey by paying an initial amount of Rs 11,000.
The members are supposed to
For every form filled and submitted the client was paid Rs 200, for two forms they received Rs 1,000.
The company promised that in four weeks the client would be paid Rs 4,000 and in 12 months about Rs 48,000. However, for the past two months none of Speak Asia's members has received any compensation.
All the transaction with the client - to and fro were online and account to account.
Few companies -- like ICICI and Bata -- that Speak Asia claimed had given them surveys to be conducted have completely denied having ever contacted the company.
All financial transactions were conducted by agents in their personal capacity, and not by any member of the management.
There is a growing suspicion that the company was taking money from one member and paying it off to another.
Suspicion that the money was internally circulated arises from the fact that there is a three-month time lag for recovering the original subscription amount paid by a member.
Bajpai was arrested on Friday morning from Indore.