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Sevendust Headline 2013 'Ride for Dime' Event in Nashville
One of the most beloved musicians ever in the history of metal is the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott, so it's no wonder that rockers rally whenever his name is attached to an event. Sevendust have signed on to headline the 2013 'Ride for Dime' event taking place Oct. 5 in Nashville, Tenn.
The event will be held at the Nashville Center Stage and includes performances by the aforementioned Sevendust, along with Voodoo Prophet, Disigal Collapse, Hellhed (performing a Pantera tribute set), Habit of Force and Beyonduplication. In addition to the live music, the event will feature raffles, silent auctions and a VIP Meet & Greet with Sevendust that also gets fans an event shirt, poster and souvenir cup.
As for the "ride" portion of the event, that starts at the Brewhouse on West Highway 70 at 3:33PM. Those wishing to join in the ride are asked to gather at the location at around 1PM. Special guests at the Ride for Dime include Sirius XM metal personality Jose Mangin, Dimebag Darrell's longtime love Rita Haney, RFD president Rob Eichelberger, Shinedown and Fuel guitarist Jasin Todd, Sirius XM's Luc Carl, John Brooks (aka The KAT/BEST DUDE) and Nick Bowcott. Those not able to attend can still keep up on the festivities by purchasing a $3 ticket to watch the stream online at StageIt.com.
"I think that Darrell would be really proud of his extended family, friends, fans and musical brothers and sisters," explained Haney. "The Ride for Diem has embodied the spirit of Darrell by keeping his memory alive the way Dime would have wanted … with 'Unity.'" Haney went on to add that she's been overwhelmed by the support for Darrell in the years after his death and the money that has been raised in his name for a variety of causes.
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A new solo show about life in the theater will be presented by Selkie Theater this weekend at the Ice House in Bethlehem.
Veteran actor-writer Richard Sautter explores what he terms an "addictive career" in "12 Steps" Saturday and Sunday upstairs at the Ice House in the Ice House Tonight series.
Sautter asks: How does a "recovering" actor give up the theater? In his case, by putting on a show.
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It's a question we've all been asking ourselves, that we've been asked the most of others, and that we've come to different decisions on. iPad Air or iPad mini with Retina Display? The fact that it's such a touch decision is testament to how impressive both new iPads are. Both Rene and myself have come to our own individual decisions for our own individual reasons, but what about you guys; which new iPad did you choose?
The primary reason behind the tough decision is that both new iPads are basically offering the same on the hardware, and the experience front. Clock speed aside both have the same A7 chip, the same resolution display, the same storage capacities and cellular variants and the same colors. They're basically the same save for the size; one is 9.7-inches, the other 7.9-inches. Of course, the Retina iPad mini costs less than the iPad Air due to it's smaller size, but no longer are we compromised in anyway by going for the smaller option.
It basically all comes down to personal preference. Some want the larger display on the iPad Air, others the enhanced portability of going for the Retina iPad mini. There's no right, wrong or bad choice, but there is still a choice to be made. So, which did you go for? iPad Air? Retina iPad mini? Both?! Or maybe you're still undecided or purposely holding off. Drop a vote up top, and tell us what you went for and why in the comments below!


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Today (Monday, Nov. 16), driving commands are being prepared to instruct Spirit to attempt to drive forward. These are the first driving commands since Spirit became embedded in a Martian sandtrap approximately six months ago. These commands will be transmitted to Spirit at 1 a.m. PST (4 a.m. EST) Tuesday, Nov. 17.
The rover will be instructed to drive straight ahead (north) in two steps. Each step will be a commanded wheel motion of about 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). At the conclusion of the commanded motion, the rover will collect a three-frame Microscopic Imager mosaic of the rover underbelly. Spirit will also collect Pancam images of the middle wheels, pre-drive and post-drive visual odometry (Visodom), Navcam images, and supporting front and rear Hazcam images. The rover will drive with the robotic arm (Instrument Deployment Device) already deployed in the "fishing stow" position, like Opportunity, so it can take Microscopic Imager images without having to stow and un-stow the arm before and after each drive.
The team expects to spend all day Tuesday analyzing the drive results before the next drive attempt, possibly on Wednesday, Nov. 18. It is expected, at least initially, that little actual motion of the rover will be observed.
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Cullen Jenkins is joining the New York Giants.
NFL.com's Kimberly Jones broke the news on Sunday that Jenkins had signed a three-year, $8 million contract with the Giants. Jenkins is guaranteed $3 million in the deal.
The Giants were just one of several teams interested in Jenkins, who was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles last month for salary cap reasons. After meeting with the Giants last week, Jenkins flew to the West Coast for meetings with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders.
Jenkins is set to step into a starting role alongside Linval Joseph on the interior of the Giants' defensive line. Jenkins replaces Chris Canty, who was cut by the Giants last month.
A nine-year veteran, Jenkins comes to the Meadowlands after spending two seasons with the Eagles as part of their doomed "Dream Team" experiment. Prior to that, Jenkins spent seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers. According to Mike Sando of ESPN, Jenkins played about two-thirds of the available defensive snaps since 2008. He finished last season with 26 tackles, 30 quarteback pressures and four sacks in 16 games.
This is a nice signing by the Giants, who gain depth and experience along a defensive line well-built to get to the quarterback. Given the interest Jenkins garnered on the open market, the Giants must be pleased they got this done at a manageable price.
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NDP Leader Jack Layton says a deal between the Liberal and Green Party leaders will deny Canadian choices in the next federal election.
Layton says he's surprised and disappointed that supposedly principled politician like Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has "so quickly slipped into the muck of backroom wheeling and dealing."
I don't want this to be a partisan argument, because I respect many of the NDP supporters, but the above is weak at best. I have also heard the same type of criticisms from Conservatives. Tories will react in their typical way, but the NDP should take the high-road here, and resist criticizing May. Why? It's a tough sell, trying to convince voters that May is a political opportunist, who sacrifices principle for expediency.
If May were truly worried about her own fortunes, then why in the hell would she decide to run in a riding that gives her little realistic chance of winning? May's decision stands as one of the most apolitical moves I can remember. In fact, if I were a Green strategist, I would characterize that decision as politically naive, bordering on stupidity. The goal is to get Greens in parliament, particularly the leader, there were MANY other options that afforded May a real opportunity. The fact that she chose MacKay's riding serves as proof positive, this woman isn't a political animal in the traditional sense. With this reality as backdrop, any attempt by others to paint May as a "backroom" operator has zero legs. In fact, and this is the danger for the NDP, any attacks on May personally will simply look like sour grapes.
Canadians are sick and tired of partisan politics, as many in the NDP constantly remind us. I would suggest that May's approach as leader of the Greens represents a new style, that Canadians will find refreshing. I had wondered if May's decision to work with Dion was a good thing for the Greens. However, when you think about it, what better way to signal to Canadians that there is another option, that enters the political arena with a different mindset. Working together beyond partisanship, possibly undermining self-interest for a larger goal, those are themes that objectively play well, with a public whose cynicism is well-documented. After recent events, no one can say the Green Party is same old, same old.
The early Conservative attacks are downright amusing at this point. The Liberal Party is no longer a national entity, because it takes a pass on .29% of all available ridings. Yep, that will fly for sure, clearly a regional entity now, only Harper can speak for the whole country.
The other angle, Dion is disenfranchising Liberal voters in Central Nova, democracy is the victim. Not quite, Dion is endorsing May, she is essentially the defacto Liberal choice. If voters disagree, then there are other options available, and if voters feel slighted, the Liberal Party will pay a price. Sounds fine from here, particularly in a riding that is hardly a Liberal stronghold. For a party that has an unelected Minister at present, it might be better not to trumpet the idea of fair representation, lest the hypocrisy be to pointed.
My advice to Layton, take the high road and don't risk looking too partisan, especially when the whole "arrangement" will be framed as apolitical. Wish May luck, and fight her tooth and nail, in a riding the NDP could well win. My advice to Conservative critics, keep trying :) Does anyone really believe Conservative strategists were smiling when they heard the news? Exactly, and that's the only point in my mind.


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About a month ago I got a text from my Aunt Penny saying "Look out Seattle…Aunt Penny is coming to town!!" The second I found out she was coming, I started thinking of all the fun places we could go, things we could see, and (most importantly) the food we could eat. When I asked Penny what she wanted to do while she was in Seattle she gave me a few general ideas like see some of the Seattle landmarks, go on a hike, and eat at some good restaurants (we think alike). There was one thing, however, that she was very specific about. She wanted me to cook at least one meal for her. Ithinksomeonemissesmelivingwithher, what do you think? So as any good hostess would do, I planned our weekend accordingly.
And lastly, I cooked dinner on Penny's last night in Seattle. So let's talk about this meal. I don't like to toot my own horn, but this was one of the best meals I have ever made. It was the type of meal that you take one bite and it's so good you can't even think…you just taste. I know it seems that I'm being dramatic about this but trust me on this one…it's good stuff. I don't often make meals more than once, but I'm already thinking about when I can make this again (would next weekend be too soon?).
The short ribs require very little "hands-on" time, and besides remembering to season them and let them sit (in the refrigerator) overnight, they are pretty simple. They were perfect for our Saturday afternoon, when Penny and I were in the mood to lounge around my apartment (the hike and wine tasting were exhausting!), and the oven did the cooking while I cooked the rest of the meal. By the end of the two hour cooking time, the ribs were falling off the bones and ended up so tender. It was a miracle that I got one of the strips to stay on the bone while transferring them from the pan to the plate. And I can't even begin to describe how amazing my apartment smelled…
Then there was the Gorgonzola polenta. I could write a chapter of a book about how much I loved this polenta, but this is a blog and not a book so I'll keep it short. The creamy texture of the polenta was a perfect pairing with the tender short ribs and the Gorgonzola cheese and the cabernet sauce were a match made in heaven.
This meal was definitely one to remember and would be perfect for a big dinner party, a Sunday night family dinner, or a romantic cozy dinner for two.
- 4-5 lbs meaty beef short ribs, bone-in
- 1/2 tbsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped)
- 1/2 tbsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped)
- 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 750-ml bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp all purpose flour
- One day in advance: Arrange ribs in single layer in 9x13" baking dish. Sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper over ribs.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- On day of: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in heavy wide ovenproof pot (or large skillet if you don't have ovenproof pot) over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, add ribs and cook until browned on all sides. This took about 4 minutes per side. Add more oil as needed for next batch.
- Transfer ribs to large bowl and pour off drippings from pot and discard.
- Add wine to pot and bring to simmer. Scrape up any browned bits.
- Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot/skillet and bring to a boil.
- If using an ovenproof pot, cover and transfer to oven. If using skillet, transfer ribs and wine to casserole dish.
- Braise until meat is very tender and almost falling off bones, about 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, transfer ribs to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Cover tightly to keep warm. Skim any fat from the top of braising liquid (I didn't do this step and still turned out fine). If using casserole dish, return braising liquid to skillet. If using ovenproof pot, return to stove.
- Boil liquid until reduced to about 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
- Whisk in butter and flour to liquid.
- Keep whisking over medium-high heat until sauce thickens very slightly, about 2 more minutes.
- Serve ribs on top of gorgonzola polenta (recipe below), and top with cabernet sauce.
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Shear delight
A RECORD number of shearers had a crack at taking home the money at this year's Curramulka Speed Shear competition on Saturday, March 24.
Police take zero-tolerance approach this Easter
YORKE Peninsula police officers warn there will be consequences for those who choose to drink or take drugs before getting behind the wheel this Easter long weekend.
Taking centre stage at CCSLC redevelopment
YORKE Valley Basketball Association players have christened the show court at the Copper Coast Sport and Leisure Centre, Kadina.
ALDI takes a step forward
INTERNATIONAL supermarket retailer ALDI is moving forward with its plans to build in the Kadina CBD.
Students' NAPLAN scores improve
WRC sealing road
SEVENTEEN segments of unsealed road in the inner townships of Wakefield Regional Council will be sealed as part of a plan spanning until 2035.
Moonta television reception impacted by new tower
MOONTA Bay residents have been seeing red, but not their desired television programs, since an Optus tower was installed on Wedge Road, Port Hughes.
Council continues work on Splash Town's future
COPPER Coast Council staff will continue to manage the operation of Splash Town at Moonta Bay.
Police News... Puppy stolen at Tiddy Widdy Beach
A 26-year-old Tiddy Widdy Beach female reported her puppy had been stolen from her rear yard overnight on Saturday, March 24.
Fire burns 40 acres
CFS crews from Ardrossan, Balgowan, Clinton, Maitland, Port Victoria and Weetulta, and a Yorke Valley EW9 water tanker, attended a fire near Arthurton on Sunday, March 25.


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Matroska Media File and FLAC
I recently have a RAW file of a Blu-Ray episode of Umineko.The file is called Matroska Media File, which I read is a form of MKV. But it is encoded with FLAC. I've used BS player, VLC and media player classic. I really have no idea what will play these files. I only knew that songs used FLAC to my knowledge. Any help will be very welcome ^-^.
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Try smplayer. (Windows version)
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Join Date: Jan 2009
if you do not know how to update SMPlayer manually to updated Mplayer then try this package -> http://code.google.com/p/mulder/down...ll-Package.exe
or alternatively just install CCCP although it takes ages before its updated but its still working good though -> http://www.cccp-project.net/
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A RAW file huh... FLAC like the others have said is an audio format. Now these days fansubbing groups would use H.264 for video if they release episodes in the MKV format. Really VLC or Media Player Classic with CCCP should be able to play anything so I don't what you've got there.
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Im actually having the same problem with 2 different mkv files as well. Ive also tried vlc as well as mpc with no luck. With vlc and mpc, it wont attempt to play with the standard double click, you have to right click and choose the "open with" option. From there vlc give the "failed to open file" error and mpc stays in a opening loop but never completes.
The strange thing is when i did right click the files, all the options you normally see werent available. Cut, copy, rename, delete etc... were all missing as well as the properties option. I got a feeling its something silly ive overlooked, but as of right now im fairly stumped.
I do know for a fact these are good files, and have had trouble with other files of the same format. My trouble started after i reformatted my hard drive and i wonder if that has something to do with it. It almost seems like a software issue unrelated to the players themselves.
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Sorry it took so long to get back! MediaInfo worked very well! I recommend for those who have this same issue to use that! It gave basic codecs that worked together. I tried it on my friends computer who had really no codecs. So it worked good there. I think I need to clean my codecs up.
It mentioned for audio to use the FLAC codec from their website. For video it used ffdshow and the player was an updated BSplayer. Though we tried doing it for a few episodes it worked fine. But suddenly for episode 8 and 7 it wouldn't play and froze everything saying their was an error not being able to read the file. We tried running MediaInfo for those particular episodes and it also froze. We didn't try rebooting we will try next time.
I'm not sure what went wrong maybe it was the computer, but Mediainfo worked well. I would just clean out my codecs and start from scratch again. I will also see maybe if there was an issue with BSplayer and try another one.
Thanks for everyone's help you saved the weekend!
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Okay it won't play episodes 7 and up now. It syas that the media file is not recognized. I'm not sure how to show you the results on how to fix this issue. Is there some other program I can run to show the errors that are understandable for you guys? I tried playiing it in MPC and it came up as an EBML issue. I ran Mastroka diag on it and got this
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are adopting inclusion riders for all future projects at their production company Pearl Street Films.
Inclusion riders, contractual clauses whereby actors or executives can demand diverse cast and crew members on a project, hit the headlines earlier this month (Mar18) after Best Actress winner Frances McDormand asked stars to adopt them in her acceptance speech at the Academy Awards.
Last week (end11Mar18), Michael B. Jordan announced his company would be adopting the riders, and on Tuesday, Fanshen Cox DiGiovanni the Head of Strategic Outreach at Pearl Street Films, tweeted Michael stating Ben and Matt would follow suit.
Praising the Black Panther star, Fanshen wrote, "Thank you for always supporting broader representation in the industry. On behalf of Pearl Street Films, Matt Damon, @BenAffleck, (Pearl Street executives) Jennifer Todd, Drew Vinton & I will be adopting the #InclusionRider for all of our projects moving forward."
Fanshen, an actor, producer, and educator, also serves on the board of The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the think tank founded by University of Southern California professor Dr. Stacy L. Smith, who first proposed the concept of the inclusion rider.
The move comes after Matt apologised for comments which appeared to downplay the seriousness of the sexual misconduct allegations which have rocked Hollywood. Ben also apologised after he was accused of touching a female presenter's breast during a 2003 TV interview.
Michael, 30, was the first major star to formally announce he planned to heed Frances' call to support inclusion riders.
"In support of the women & men who are leading this fight, I will be adopting the Inclusion Rider for all projects produced by my company Outlier Society," he wrote on Instagram. "I've been privileged to work with powerful woman & persons of colour throughout my career & it's Outlier's mission to continue to create for talented individuals going forward."


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Risks of File-Sharing Technology
What is file sharing?
File sharing involves using technology that allows internet users to share files that are housed on their individual computers. Peer-to-peer (P2P) applications, such as those used to share music files, are some of the most common forms of file-sharing technology. However, P2P applications introduce security risks that may put your information or your computer in jeopardy.
What risks does file-sharing technology introduce?
- Installation of malicious code -
When you use P2P applications, it is difficult, if not impossible, to verify that the source of the files is trustworthy. These applications are often used by attackers to transmit malicious code. Attackers may incorporate spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, or worms into the files. When you download the files, your computer becomes infected.
- Exposure of sensitive or personal information -
By using P2P applications, you may be giving other users access to personal information. Whether it's because certain directories are accessible or because you provide personal information to what you believe to be a trusted person or organization, unauthorized people may be able to access your financial or medical data, personal documents, sensitive corporate information, or other personal information. Once information has been exposed to unauthorized people, it's difficult to know how many people have accessed it. The availability of this information may increase your risk of identity theft.
- Susceptibility to attack -
Some P2P applications may ask you to open certain ports on your firewall to transmit the files. However, opening some of these ports may give attackers access to your computer or enable them to attack your computer by taking advantage of any vulnerabilities that may exist in the P2P application. There are some P2P applications that can modify and penetrate firewalls themselves, without your knowledge.
- Denial of service -
Downloading files causes a significant amount of traffic over the network. This activity may reduce the availability of certain programs on your computer or may limit your access to the internet.
- Prosecution -
Files shared through P2P applications may include pirated software, copyrighted material, or pornography. If you download these, even unknowingly, you may be faced with fines or other legal action. If your computer is on a company network and exposes customer information, both you and your company may be liable.
How can you minimize these risks?
The best way to eliminate these risks is to avoid using P2P applications. However, if you choose to use this technology, you can follow some good security practices to minimize your risk:
- Use and maintain anti-virus software -
Anti-virus software recognizes and protects your computer against most known viruses. However, attackers are continually writing new viruses, so it is important to keep your anti-virus software current.
- Install or enable a firewall -
Firewalls may be able to prevent some types of infection by blocking malicious traffic before it can enter your computer. Some operating systems actually include a firewall, but you need to make sure it is enabled.
For more information about Clark's policies and your responsibilities with respect to file sharing, please visit: www.clarku.edu/offices/its/policies/filesharing.cfm
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What happens when your company gets picked up for $3 billion by Apple? You put out one of the greatest World Cup commercials ever devised!
Watch the new Beats By Dre World Cup commercial starring Young Money's Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne along with Neymar, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Lebron James and a slew of other world renowned soccer athletes. Watch "The Game Before The Game" below!
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49ers Beats Vikings 17-6 In Preseason Opener
The Vikings lost 17-6 in their preseason opener Friday night. Christian Ponder engineered both scoring drives that led to two field goals in the first quarter from rookie Blair Walsh. Ponder was 4-10 passing for 80 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Joe Webb was less impressive passing throwing for just 20 yards on 4-11 passing. McLeod Bethel-Thompson was the 3rd quarterback and he was 3-7 passing for 49 yards in the 4th quarter.
Toby Gerhart ran the ball well for 31 yards on 5 carries and Stephen Burton had a 52-yard catch to setup the first field goal. Colin Kaepernick had a 78 yard touchdown run in the first half for the 49ers.
Minnesota sat some veteran players that include Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and Antoine Winfield on defense and Percy Harvin on offense. The Vikings will host Buffalo next Friday at 7pm, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:00.


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Will the extent of the devastating Australian bushfires ever be known?
Eleven days after the first bushfire of the New Year started, many areas of south-east Australia continue to burn.
What has surprised everyone is the extent and how wide-spread the fires continue to be.
The bushfire in the Coonabarabran region is the most destructive fire in NSW for more than a decade. While a new 25,000-hectare blaze is threatening Gippsland in Victoria.
While many homes have been destroyed, to date the human loss has been minimal however, one life is still one too many. For many individuals, families and communities, dealing with the aftermath is now becoming a reality – to date 100s homes, farms and 1000s if livestock have been destroyed in New South Wales and Tasmania alone.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare has been liaising with rescuers who are reporting low numbers of injured animals.
Collectively we can only conclude that the wildlife in the affected areas managed to escape, or more likely were incinerated.
The death toll and impact on wildlife populations will never been fully known.
In some instances the animals that have survived may be the only hope of populations recovering.
While fires are still active, rescuers are prohibited to access to the fire ground for their own safety.
IFAW remains in contact with the authorities and local groups and is on hand to offer assistance.
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DEL MAR >> Turns out Tyler Baze is not only a pretty good jockey, but he can also handicap the horses a little bit as well. He had a strong feeling he was aboard the best horse in Sunday's feature race at Del Mar.
He was right.
Baze rode 9-1 shot Big Macher to a half-length victory in the $300,500 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes, but not before he had to calm trainer Richard Baltas' nerves before the race.
"Richard tends to be a little serious," Baze said. "He was all wound up in the paddock. I said, 'Richard, I got this. Don't worry.' I have so much confidence in this horse. He's all race horse with a huge, huge heart."
It was the 53-year-old Baltas' first Grade I victory and first stakes win at Del Mar. He's enjoying the finest year of his career, winning with 19 percent of his starters. His horses earned $742,032 in 2013 and he's won 24 races this year for earnings of nearly $1.2 million.
"After the fourth race (Baze) told me, 'Be ready, because they're going to take your picture in the big race,' said Baltas, who was very emotional in the winner's circle after his milestone victory.
Big Macher, who missed about three weeks of training after his nose victory in the Grade II Potrero Grande Stakes at Santa Anita on April 12 because of a quarter crack, returned to the races with a bang, tracking pacesetters Pablo Del Monte and Indexical from third down the backside before taking the lead at the head of the lane and holding off 3-5 favorite Goldencents. It was 1 1/2 lengths farther back to Seeking the Sherif.
"We can't teach heart to a horse," Baltas said. "Either he has heart or he doesn't. You just prepare 'em the best you can do and if the horse has the will to win … this horse does."
Big Macher, a 4-year-old gelded son of Beau Genius, won for the fifth time in 11 starts. He's won three of five at the Bing Crosby distance of six furlongs. His winning time was 1:08.82.
He's been a lucrative claim for owners Tom Mansor and the Tachycardia Stables.
Since being taken for $20,000 in a maiden claiming race in his debut last summer at Del Mar, he's won five of 10 and earned $496,428.
"He did have good pedigree and he was a Cal-bred," Baltas said. "The owner just kinda threw that out there and I said I don't see why not. You get lucky, but you've also got to train a horse properly."
Baltas said Big Macher's quarter crack was nothing major.
"That could have been a blessing in disguise because he got a little rest," he said. "He's a fresh horse. He's been nothing but spectacular. He's getting better and better."
Seeking the Sherif and 4-1 second choice Declassify were left at the break, leaving the lead to Pablo Del Monte and Indexical, who carved out a soft first quarter-mile in 22.46 seconds.
Rafael Bejarano, aboard 2013 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Goldencents, offered no excuses for the runner-up.
"He broke good and had good speed, but I didn't want to go to the front with those other ones," he said. "I sat in a good spot behind them, then when we came into the stretch they were fanned out in front of me and I had to go around them. He finished strong, but we just ran out of race track."
The victory was Baze's first stakes win of the 75th Del Mar meet and his second in the Bing Crosby. He rode Kela to a victory in the race in 2004 for trainer Mike Mitchell.
The Bing Crosby is a "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup race, meaning the owners earned an automatic berth in this year's Turf Sprint at Santa Anita Park with all expenses paid.
Baltas is not certain where and when Big Macher will race next, but he left open the possibility he could return in the $250,000 Pat O'Brien Stakes during Pacific Classic Day on Aug. 24.
"If he comes out of it good, maybe we'll go in the Pat O'Brien," he said. "I mean, I think he can do seven-eighths no problem."
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Northampton have signed highly-rated Manchester City midfielder Emyr Huws on loan until January.
The 19-year-old moves to Sixfields having captained City's Under-21 side. He has also represented Wales at U17 level, where he was again made skipper.
Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd said: "Emyr is a player we have watched over the last couple of seasons. He is a very good player and someone who I think will make a big difference to our squad. He comes straight into contention for the game against Exeter on Saturday."
He added: "We would like to say thank you to Manchester City. We appreciate the fact they are willing to trust us to help develop one of their young players and we will do just that in the period Emyr spends at Sixfields. Emyr will benefit from being with us, and we will certainly benefit from having Emyr in our squad."
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Buddhist Religious Practice in Imperial China
Natasha Heller
Buddhist practice transformed the religious landscape in China, introducing new forms of mental cultivation and new ritual technologies within an altered cosmology of spiritual goals. Buddhist practice was carried out by individuals, but was equally as often a communal activity. A basic unit of religious practice was the family; Buddhist cultivation was also carried out by communities of practice at monasteries, which were also sites of large-scale rituals. Forms of religious practice included meditation, oral recitation, ritual performances including confession and vow making, and merit-making activities. Meditation encompassed following breath and exercises that recreated Buddhist images in the practitioner's mind. Meditation could be carried out while sitting, or while walking, and might also incorporate recitation of scriptures, names of the Buddhas, and dhāraṇī. Indeed, meditation practices were most often embedded in liturgical sequences that included confession, vows, and merit dedication. The goal of these religious practices might be personal spiritual development; through the concept of merit transference, religious activities also worked to benefit others, especially the dead. The fundamental of components of Buddhist practice were present very early in the tradition's history in China, and over time these elements were combined in new ways, and with reference to changing objects of devotion. The four major bodhisattvas of Mañjuśrī (Wenshu 文殊), Samantabhadra (Puxian 普賢), Kṣitigarbha (Dizang 地藏), and Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin 觀音) were especially important as objects of devotion, and also were emplaced in the Chinese landscape, where they were incorporated into pilgrimages.
The Canton Trade, 1700–1842
Paul A. Van Dyke
In 1684, China reopened its doors to trade with the outside world, which had a huge impact on the development of global commerce. Canton quickly emerged as one of the few ports in the world where everyone was welcomed and where everyone (except Japanese and Russians) had access to everything including tea, silk, and porcelain. Unlike other ports, individual traders in Canton could buy and sell the same high-quality products as those handled by the East India companies. As the Canton trade grew, international networks became more sophisticated; as more ships went to China, new forms of remittance such as Letters of Credit and Bills of Exchange became standard, which streamlined international finance; as more money flowed into Canton, more goods were distributed worldwide, which gave rise to globalization; as economies in both the eastern and western hemispheres became more integrated with the Chinese market, there was a parallel decline in the risks of conducting trade, which encouraged the advancement of private enterprise. One by one the large East India companies found it increasingly more difficult to compete and went broke.
However, the success of the Canton trade was also its weakness. Because the legal trade was so dependent on silver collected from opium sales, and because a decline in opium sales would likely lead to a decline in rice imports, only minimal efforts were made by local officials to stop the smuggling. Foreigners were eventually able to overcome the system with the outbreak of war in the late 1830s, but this happened because the system had already defeated itself.
Civil Law and Jurisprudence in Imperial China
Nap-yin Lau
In terms of jurisdiction and punishment, the border between civil and criminal laws in imperial China is not clear cut. The same officials can handle both civil and criminal cases, and lawfully impose the same punishment, such as the death penalty, on unfilial sons and traitors alike. In terms of the sphere of interests, however, the officials know very well that some violations are more concerned with private interests than public interests. For example, they will settle loan disputes in accordance with the original private contract between the money lenders and borrowers, unless the interest rate is so exorbitant that it necessitates government intervention. Consequently, the imperial Chinese and modern Western civil laws are roughly common in their coverage of marriage, divorce, succession, disinheritance, property matters, and so on. And, like the Western laws, the Chinese laws have experienced historical changes, many of the most important of which occurred during the Song dynasty (960–1279) or the "Tang-Song transformation," so called to highlight the tremendous progress of China from the medieval to the early modern stages. Against the principle of filial piety, both sons and daughters are now allowed to sue their parents without fear of the death penalty if their accusations are true. Against the principle of communal family, both sons and daughters can possess privately earned properties not to be shared by their parents and siblings. Against the principle of patrilineal succession, unmarried daughters have their inheritance rights increased at the expense of the sons, reaching the ratio of two shares for a son and one share for a daughter. Against the principle of different rights according to different status, a formal concubine can inherit the spousal patrimony and establish an heir when the wife is absent. These changes reflect that the legislative principles, though still far from enshrining equality before the law, are paying increasing attention to the balance of duties and rights with decreasing regard to family relation, gender, or status. As to the judicial practices, they are nearing the rule of law and becoming more predictable instead of inconsistent. These are the less-known or even misunderstood aspects of the civil law in imperial China.
Daoism and Popular Religion in Imperial China
Terry Kleeman
Throughout the course of premodern China's history, the planning and performance of religious ritual has been a primary concern. These offerings of bloody victuals, drink, and, later, incense to gods and ancestors seek to ensure the ongoing vitality and prosperity of the living and the peaceful security and well-being of the ancestral dead. Sacrifices were understood as food, sustenance for the occupants of the other world, who would, in return, imbue the sacrificed provender with blessings (fu福), which the sacrificer and family could share by consuming the food. This sacrificial ritual is at the heart of a diffuse, indigenous religion that encompasses people of all social classes, from the poorest peasant to the ruler and his representatives. It was never named, but scholars sometimes isolate segments and discuss them as "folk religion," "state religion," "Confucianism," or "Daoism." C. K. Yang dubbed the complex "shenism" based on the Chinese word for god (shen神), but this ignores the closely parallel practices directed toward the ancestors. Here we will use the term Chinese popular religion to refer to this complex of beliefs and practices.
Daoism (previously Taoism) is a vexed word that has been used to stand for several distinct terms in Chinese. Here it will refer to China's indigenous organized religion, a faith founded upon a revelation in 142
Famine in Imperial and Modern China
Kathryn Edgerton-Tarpley
Famines have played an important role in China's history. Because the Confucian classics interpreted natural disasters as warnings from Heaven, in ancient and imperial China feeding the people in times of crisis was viewed as an essential part of retaining the mandate to rule. Formative famine-relief measures were codified in China's first imperial dynasty, the Qin (221–206
After the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912, famines continued to be a test of state legitimacy. But Chinese modernizers largely rejected Confucian interpretations of famine in favor of the claim that modern science and technology would provide the best defense against disasters. By the 1940s, both the Chinese Nationalists and their Communist rivals called on people to sacrifice for the nation even during famine times. The Chinese Communist Party came to power in 1949 promising that under Communist rule "not one person would starve to death," but within a decade it presided over the most lethal famine in Chinese and world history. The horrors of the Great Leap Famine of 1958–1962 forced Chinese Communist Party leaders to make changes that ultimately paved the way for the rural reforms of the 1980s.
Local Elites and Scholarship in Late Imperial China
Steven B. Miles
Before the end of the Tang dynasty, cultural production was largely a court-centered activity. This began to change as the nature of China's political, social, and cultural elite, the literati (shi), was transformed by the Southern Song dynasty. Henceforth, the elite of China was primarily a local elite, occasionally producing holders of high office but primarily focusing on activities in their home areas to achieve and maintain their status. One important activity was scholarship, which involved such activities as establishing private academies (shuyuan) and the production of texts such as gazetteers and anthologies, many of which were concerned with the locales in which they were produced. The late imperial period, beginning in the Song, witnessed alternating periods of statist and localist turns, as the initiative in scholarly production shifted between the imperial court and local elites. Intellectual movements such as Neo-Confucianism and evidential research (kaozheng) fed into the production of localist texts and the formation of regional or local schools of scholarship.
Publishing and Popular Literature in Imperial China
Cynthia Brokaw
Although popular literature circulated in manuscript from very early in Chinese history, the invention of woodblock printing or xylography in the 7th century greatly facilitated the dissemination of popular texts. The lively urban culture of the 11th through the 14th centuries stimulated the production of performance literature, prose or prosimetric narratives in simple classical and vernacular Chinese. Commercial publishers in the cities and Jianyang, Fujian, took advantage of the growing demand for texts among readers of modest literacy and produced ballads and "plain tales" for this audience.
The publishing boom of the 16th century greatly accelerated this trend, as publishers in the cities of the lower Yangzi delta (Jiangnan), and most particularly Jianyang (in northern Fujian), began crafting texts explicitly designed to meet the needs of non-elite readers: literacy primers, vernacular explanations of the Classics, historical fictions and adventure tales, and popular encyclopedias for daily use, all in a language accessible to readers of limited education.
At the same time literati authors mined the popular literature of earlier centuries for stories that they transformed into literary masterpieces—although in the process they often reversed the subversive messages and smoothed out the vigorous "vulgar" language of the originals. But their greatest achievements, dramas like The Lute Song and the novels Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, and Journey to the West, remain among the most universally admired works of Chinese fiction. These latter texts presage, too, the development of the vernacular novel as one of the literary glories of the late imperial period.
By the 18th century, the population increase and growing demand for texts—and the spread of woodblock printing to the interior and hinterland—ensured the dissemination of a common core of universally popular fictional works throughout China Proper. It was not, however, until the early 20th century and the widespread adoption of mechanized printing, that a true mass readership developed. By that time, the introduction of new genres of literature—the modern short story and novel—had transformed the nature of popular literature.
Schools and Learning in Imperial China
Linda Walton
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Churchill Bell honorees
Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell
November 2014
Colin G. Campbell and his wife Nancy N. Campbell made the Foundation "a stronger, more vibrant and more vital institution," says the citation for the Churchill Bell. Colin Campbell served as Colonial Williamsburg's President and CEO from April 2000 until retiring in October 2014. He was named the Foundation's Chairman Emeritus after his retirement. The Campbell presidency coincided with the economic downturn that followed the Sept. 11 attacks , as well as the Great Recession. The Foundation weathered the crises with fundraising successes and a reinvigoration of programming. Nancy Campbell , chairwoman emeritus of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, served a range of organizations in numerous positions. She counts the Harlan H. Griswold Award of the Connecticut Historical Commission among her many awards.
Forrest E. Mars, Jr.
November 2013
Forrest E. Mars, Jr., director emeritus of Mars, Incorporated, and former chief executive officer of the company, is a Colonial Williamsburg trustee whose support of more than 25 years has expanded the scope of Colonial Williamsburg's interpretive programming and altered the landscape of its Historic Area. He is a life member of the Foundation's Raleigh Tavern Society and is included in the Courtyard of Philanthropy at the Regional Visitor Center. His gifts to Colonial Williamsburg in support of three major reconstruction projects has totaled $11 million since 2007.
Jim Lehrer
April 2011
Jim Lehrer, nationally respected as an objective and insightful journalist of the highest integrity, is executive editor and anchor of the award-winning NewsHour on PBS. Moderator of 11 presidential debates, he has encouraged informed public discussion of democratic values, including venues such as the Dialogues in Democracy series and the World Forum on the Future of Democracy convened in Williamsburg. He served on the Colonial Williamsburg Board of Trustees for 13 years and has chaired Colonial Williamsburg's Raleigh Tavern Society for more than a decade.
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
April 2011
Sandra Day O'Connor served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States for nearly two decades, the first woman to assume that responsibility. She was a trustee of Colonial Williamsburg for 12 years and an influential voice on the quality of the Williamsburg experience for families of multiple generations. She is currently the Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and is a leader of the national movement to encourage civic engagement in the nation's schools.
Gordon Wood
April 2011
Gordon Wood is a distinguished American historian and professor emeritus at Brown University. He has received extraordinary recognition for his work, including the Bancroft Prize for The Creation of the American Republic, 1776–1787 and the Pulitzer Prize for The Radicalism of the American Revolution. His newest book, Empire of Liberty, was a Pulitzer finalist this year and has received extraordinary reviews. A trustee of Colonial Williamsburg for 12 years, prolific author, and passionate teacher, he has been particularly supportive of Colonial Williamsburg's educational outreach activities and has graciously responded to numerous requests to speak and participate at Colonial Williamsburg events and as a Foundation representative.
Ann Lee Brown and the late Charles L. Brown
December 2004
Ann Lee Brown and Charles L. Brown, former chairman of the Colonial Williamsburg Board of Trustees, were instrumental in endorsing groundbreaking African American interpretive programs and advocated for more hands-on educational programs in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg and for improved history teaching.
Marion and Bob Wilson
October 2002
Education and young people, in this country and abroad, have always been Marion and Bob Wilson's passion. For 30 years, the California natives helped sustain, through fundraising and personal generosity, the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute, attended by 6,600 teachers since 1990.
Gretchen and Bill Kimball
June 2000
Gretchen and Bill Kimball's lifetime of business success and civic engagement included a special emphasis on philanthropy. Their generosity to Colonial Williamsburg restored and transformed the Merchants Square Williamsburg Theatre, renamed the Kimball Theatre in their honor. When they established the William and Gretchen Kimball Young Patriots Fund, it was recognized as one of the largest gifts ever awarded for youth history education.
June and Joe Hennage
April 1994
June and Joe Hennage immersed themselves in the study and collection of 18th-century fine arts and decorative arts. By preserving both for Colonial Williamsburg, June and Joe guaranteed that future generations will enjoy the benefits of this collection and the finest traditions of early American craftsmanship at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
Ambassador Walter Annenberg and Leonore (Lee) Annenberg
June 1993
Ambassador Walter Annenberg and his wife, Leonore (Lee) Annenberg, were honored for their spirit of philanthropy and public service. Their steadfast and generous support enhanced The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and its Bruton Heights Education Center as well as a nationwide network of museums, public and private schools, and universities.
George V. Grune and Employees of the Reader's Digest Association
November 1992
The chairman and chief executive officer of the Reader's Digest Association George V. Grune and the employees of the Reader's Digest Association were recognized for their publishing success and corporate support of Colonial Williamsburg. It is an important link to the legacy of Reader's Digest founders Lila and DeWitt Wallace whose lasting generosity supports programs and exhibitions at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, the Wallace Collections and Conservation Building, and the Foundation's Productions, Publications, and Learning Ventures division.
Abby O'Neill and the members of the Rockefeller family
April 1992
Abby O'Neill served on the Colonial Williamsburg Board of Trustees for nearly three decades, including a term as vice chairman. As the eldest grandchild of founder John D. Rockefeller Jr., Abby O'Neill and her husband, fellow trustee George O'Neill, carried on the family's tradition of distinguished leadership, service, and philanthropy.


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'Swamp People' Stars Come Dangerously Close to Death…In a Car Accident
They hunt alligators in the Louisana bayou for a living and yet it was a car accident that nearly killed 'Swamp People' stars, Tommy Chauvin ("Trigger Tommy") and his step-dad, Joe LaFont ("Trapper Joe"). The two men were involved in a massive five-car pile-up near the Arkansas-Louisana border yesterday, though both walked away unharmed and ready to hunt more gators.
The accident was caused by a large tractor-trailer, which smashed into four cars waiting in line during a traffic stop at a construction site. According to TMZ, while Chauvin and LaFont are fine, a large collection of merchandise for their History Channel show spilled onto the road.
Thankfully, no one was killed in the accident, though Arkansas State Police is reporting that three people were seriously injured.
Photos of the wreckage are available on the Texarkana Gazette web site.


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The Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Candlelight Concert on Friday, December 6 isn't just a gala that gets their love and support. Over the years, it has become a touchstone in the lives of its dedicated chairwomen.
Weeks ago, they gathered to celebrate its 40th anniversary and recalled how it intersected with their lives. The year one took charge of the invitations – "they were the best ever!" The first years belonged to Ruth Ding. Two other chairwomen realized that after losing loved ones they jumped in and worked on Candlelight despite their grief.
Sad times were set aside as guests reminisced during an exotic lunch of contemporary Asian cuisine provided by Elizabeth An in a private dining room at AnQi in South Coast Plaza – with chopsticks at every place setting and an ethereal elderflower parfait in a dessert duo with a bite of tres leches cake. Guests toasted each other with Champagne cocktails, posed for pictures and had a few laughs as they looked forward to this year's celebration with music by the Beach Boys.
"I love the Beach Boys," said Dee Higby of Newport Beach. So does her husband, Larry Higby, chairman of the center's board of directors. "He was born in Pomona and grew up in Southern California, and we met at Disneyland. Orange County is very special to us, and you think of the Beach Boys when you think of Orange County," she said.
Dee will co-chair the event this year with Betty Huang, who wore a red dress and a swingy gold Piaget necklace, loaned by this year's sponsor, which gave each lady a long-stemmed red rose. Many had the color on their minds as they planned for Candlelight's ruby anniversary. "It's red," said Higby of the dress she's wearing. "I put it on and said, 'That's Candlelight!'"
"They're telling us red but I'm still looking for mine," said 2007 chairwoman Pat Poss of Fullerton. "Mine's not red, so I thought I'd get a red purse," said Linda Yellin of Newport Coast. One woman was having her dress specially designed and refused to spoil the surprise with any details. "I'm not telling," she teased.


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Hello Readers! Working in the wine industry is an incredibly rewarding career path. I get to see happy people enjoying the universal language that is wine, sharing stories with one another, smiling, laughing, creating memories with friends and family. People from all over the country come out to Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino (American "Wine Country" technically resides in more than just these three counties, though I would be willing to say that most people believe that if you aren't in Napa, you aren't in Wine Country) to experience what I experience daily. Because the California wine regions are so popular, I thought I would share the top 5 things you should know before you make your way out here.
Wine Country is kinda like Las Vegas: What I mean by this is that the majority of the fun you'll have in Wine Country is reserved for people who are over 21. Tasting experiences, wineries, even restaurants out here are really centered around adults having fun. As such, you may run into wineries where children are not allowed, particularly in Napa. There are always exceptions to this rule and parents traveling with children can find many hospitable wineries which will happily accept them with their children, like Ferrari-Carano in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma; Francis Ford Coppola in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma; or Hall Winery in St. Helena, Napa. Even then, children might only be allowed in one particular area, or discouraged from going on tours. The moral here: treat wineries like bars. You wouldn't bring your infant into a bar (or, at least, I hope you wouldn't), right?
Pick your season carefully: Fall has been widely regarded to bring the absolute most amazing colors, smells, and sights to Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma. Late Summer, when harvest is going on, is often one of the best times to be out in Wine Country, especially if you don't mind crowds. Spring and Early Summer are optimal if you don't mind fewer natural sights but would still like to be in bustling wineries. But to come out to Wine Country and really experience amazing, personalized, one-on-one treatment, you have to come out in Winter. True, you won't see nearly as lovely sights as you would in any other season. The vines are going through dormancy and nothing is growing on them. Still, Winter is undeniably the best time to come out if you really want to learn and enjoy yourself at a leisurely pace. Plus, the winery staff will be ecstatic to see you (and oftentimes this season is a great time to come out and score some great deals).
Enjoying your time here? Show it! Wine Country is filled with people having wonderful experiences and wineries often depend on user feedback to give visitors the best possible experience. Trouble is, if someone isn't enjoying a winery they may chalk it up to one poor member of the team; and if someone is having a blast, they may not feel it worth mentioning for any reason. Here's the truth: We want your feedback. Find a manager and tell them how much fun you had with the guy at the bar. Tell them there's no soap in the ladies' room. Tell them that this is the last time you'll come because you don't like being talked down to. Our best measure for improvement is your reviews. Be vocal, help us out. And if you're really enjoying your time with your bartender, tip. It is never expected, but it is always appreciated.


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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Comic 456: See "Comic 349"
Never! Well maybe. See I have no real problems with this comic on its own (I have a few little quibbles, of course, I'll get to them soon, but they are not very serious) but this comic seems so very similar to comic 349. Each has 4 panels (456's go horizontally and 349's go vertically, but eh), each labeled with the a time that the action is happening. Each has a character trying to install a unix-based operating system, and, as the project continues, finds it to be very difficult, and they end up creating problems they had never even heard of earlier. Computers can be difficult! Ho ho ho! Not unfunny, but we've seen this before, Mr. Munroe.
Also, as someone who just installed Ubuntu, I can tell you this is not even close to accurate. I had no idea what I was getting into and was able to do it all very easily. At one point I called a friend for help ("If I turn off the computer now will I ruin everything and cry?" "Probably not...but maybe") and a few days later I IMd another ("What's that program that makes everything look AWESOME?" "Compiz!") but not even close to this. Everything has been spiffy since then. But I may just have an inherent genius and luck about me. Who knows.
Quibbles - The tag at the end, "talk to your kids about linux before someone else does" seems unnecessary to me. It confuses the rest of the comic - is the point that linux is like a drug? In that case, what are we to make of the character who understands linux? It's surely not a problem for him. It seems like the point of the four main panels is that linux is a problem if you don't know what you are doing; in other words, you have to be serious about it. I'm not sure why that's something you need your parents to warn you about. In the end, it feels like a poorly executed joke tacked on at the end. Doesn't work.
Lastly, and even more quibbly, in the final panel, why is the girl's speech connected to her with a jagged line? That usually denotes a voice coming out of a phone or TV (see: the rest of this strip), with smooth lines representing speech by a character present in the scene. So I'm not sure why it's jagged. Perhaps I am missing something.
In the end, I shouldn't be too harsh. This comic is a lot better than any we've had recently. Though I am sure we'll soon go back to shitty comics about how many hats people have. (sorry! I couldn't help linking again. that post was awesome!)
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I don't think the joke is that Linux is getting increasingly hard for the girl. On the contrary, she's getting more and more used to customizing her computer to the point that she'd rather build her own kernel. She's getting more obsessed. The end-warning would be just as appropriate with any obsessive hobby (collectible card games or cars, for example).ReplyDelete
The joke is clean (winners don't do drugs!), but the only thing to feel snide about is the crowd of programmers chuckling about THEIR first times with Ubuntu and all that cra...*sees your critique*
I'll stop now.
- AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 8:47 AM
The jagged line in the final panel simply illustrates that she has become robot-like, or zombie, by her obsession with finishing compiling.ReplyDelete
Thomas - Maybe. She's clearly obsessed, but there's no evidence that she knows what she's doing. In panel 1 she doesn't really know that linux is, in panel 2 it's broken and she doesn't know what "An 'xorg' " is, in panel 3 she has "autoconfig issues" and gives up on ubuntu, and in panel 4 she is attempting to compile a kernel. She's attempting more sophisticated things, but she isn't succeeded at them as far as we can tell.ReplyDelete
There's also something off about the fact that the dude is both worried about her and the guy who got her addicted to begin with. I haven't been addicted to cocaine very much, but I imagine that they dude selling you crack on the corner is not the one who says "I'm too late" when you are addicted.
Perhaps if there had been a few more panels and we saw her transition from n00b to h4x0r, and then if the guy in the last panel were clearly a new character, it would make more sense. But your explanation does I think get closer to what Mr. Munroe intended than I was able to get.
Anon- Eh, I don't know. She seems like a zombie in panel 3, and I don't think there's much of a convention of zombies or nerds speaking with jagged lines. The theory I like is that it is actually her computer talking; she's programmed it to say that sentence to anyone who asks her what she's doing.
Damn, I am sounding like a dumbfuck forum-dweller.
- AnonymousAugust 5, 2008 at 2:42 AM
title has wrong number (digits reversed)ReplyDelete
I felt the jagged line means that she is in a fuzzy/unconscious state, not completely in control of her body. The words she is saying are not perfectly coherent and in control...ReplyDelete
well ill choose to start but introducing myself.ReplyDelete
Hi, i hate you! at least the that the was the feeling when i first stumbled upon this blog:)
...I read some more after that...
so in the 'setting' of one of my favorite xkcd strips, i'll tell you off... peacefully:P
are you a physisist? mathematician? comp scientist? or engineer of some sort?
i can understand your irritation about smth you don't understand.. but you fail to understand the addiction that unix OSes cause..
the fact that other OSes have hidden all pc operations from the user, means that those who decide to flirt with unix are in for a wild ride... just like when you go for a girl thats way out of your league:)
you have to really want it even if it kills you:)
you have to be focused enough to get through it.. you have to like making/fixing things... otherwise you'll be back in the safenet of user friendly OSes.
thats why the girl has a mechanic voice at last strip. she's into it.
subjectively, i have had this comic coming back to mind countless # of times esp when i get stack at trying to solve some linux problem or add some functionality. it can be as dangerous and exciting, as driving your car for the first time..
BUT i don't hate you for ripping on the strip above..
but because you create your blog by destroying somebody else work.. he creates from nothing even if its 'inadequate' and it doesn't converge to your educated (not said sarcastically) opinion of what sarcastic comics should be like.
you create you blog.. on his foundations and you try to cripple them on top. realise you don't just undermine his work but your going down with him...
ah, all said:)
meh, i don't hate you all that much after all:P you have educated opinion and keep an openmind about people's thought.. and ultimately, you give me too a perception of what could be wrong in his comics.. even though you fail to convince me..
ultimately, if ppl agree with you his merchandise will cease to be sold :P
and i can live with that..
can You live without that?:)
Maybe I'm just an idiot with computer, but I had a hell of a time getting a working dual-boot going with Ubuntu and Windows. Granted, I knew nothing about the process and jumped into it unprepared, but regardless, the humor of this comic was not lost on me.ReplyDelete
perhaps it had to do with your specific computer or the state of your Windows or something. Mine worked ok. Anyway, the humor wasn't lost on me either, I'd call this a fairly positive review, relative to most of them.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Her success is implied I believe, after all she likely fixes the problem, learns a new skill, and moves on to something more complicated.ReplyDelete
Also its accurate if she had something like a slightly incompatible graphics chip on that laptop and was trying to get 3d or even just a normal desktop to work (implied by her wanting to mess with her xorg file and its needed for compiz!), linux hardware support for laptops, especially at that time and especially for the numerous and diverse intel gma chipsets, can be spotty. Once she got into the system files to get something working its an easy first step to seeing what else she could tweak, forming opinions on distros, and so on. I'm speaking from personal experience here.
- AnonymousSeptember 22, 2010 at 3:07 PM
(I wrote the above comment) Kinda pointless by now and especially since you liked this one, just felt like saying something since I've been in that very situation (at least as far as having to mess with my xorg file and performing other tweaks/hacks/whatever like for wireless or when dual cores first came out, I still stuck with ubuntu).ReplyDelete


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pano12 is currently used by many front-end and command-line programs. The file itself may be called pano12.dll, libpano12.so, libpano12.dylib or pano12.lib depending on the operating system.
Due to apparent patent issues with fisheye lenses, some distributed versions of the library (including the one hosted on sourceforge) have an artificial limitation of 160 degrees placed on the maximum Field of View of source images.
Other tools in the pano12 source
If you build pano12 from sourcecode, various helper applications are built at the same time:
- PTOptimizer Optimizes positions and sizes of images using control point data.
- panoinfo reports useful information about the currently installed version of pano12.
- PTmender a replacement for PTStitcher.
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Downloading pre-compiled versions
The original pano12 library for Linux, Mac classic and Windows can be downloaded from one of the mirrors, though you probably want to download a newer version containing many bugfixes and speed improvements:
For Linux and other unix systems, look at the Hugin download page. Currently packages are available for debian, fedora, gentoo, mandrake and probably others.
For OS X a version is supplied with Hugin or PTMac.
For Windows you might download pano12.dll from Photocreations or sourceforge, you can also find it bundled with PTAssembler and PTGui.


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Kat Von D and Deadmau5 Pose Together on Inked Magazine Post-Breakup
Talk about bad timing.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D and DJ Deadmau5 are on the cover of body art magazine Inked, where they declare their passion for each other—except they called it quits before the December issue hit newsstands.
Perez Hilton reports that the Mexico-born Argentine cover girl, Katherine von Dranchenberg, chatted about her hopes of finding true love, even hinting she may have found a lasting relationship with the Toronto-based electronic music star, whose real name is Joel Zimmerman.
"I think I had been living in a state of longing and didn't even realize it," Von D told Inked. "One thing is to dream and wish for a love—a true and noble one—bit it is a very different thing to actually live it, without feeling like you're trying to make something happen that really isn't there. I've always believed in this kind of real love, but I don't see it as an imaginary idea."
She also said her relationship with Deadmau5 was different.
"Joel makes me feel connected," said Von D. "He makes me feel like I'm not alone—and not in the physical sense, because I appreciate my solitude at times—but he makes me feel not alone in a world that oftentimes I feel alien in. He makes me feel love."
Her now ex-boyfriend also told the publication that the couple collaborated on matching tattoos, which they kept the meaning a secret.
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The tattooed twosome announced their separation on Twitter over the weekend. While neither Von D nor Deadmau5 has publicly admitted the reason behind their breakup, Hilton said on his gossip blog that there were suspicious tweets between the DJ and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Chelsea Kane, implying infidelity.
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Von D was previously married to Dallas-based tattooed artist Oliver Peck. She was then in an on-again-off-again relationship Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx, which ended in 2010. Von D then made headlines last summer after publicly calling off her engagement to Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James due to chronic infidelity.
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The Texans' grand design is to be known for their physical prowess, not their pyrotechnical displays. They're grinders by nature, taking considerable pride in their clock-gobbling, defense-preserving approach to offense.
A softly stated Texans goal before the season was to lead the NFL in time of possession, and that should be easily realized no matter what happens Sunday in Indianapolis. Even after letting the Vikings beat them badly at their own game of keep-away in Sunday's lethargic 23-6 loss (the Texans held the football for a season-low 25:14), they have clung to the football in excess of four minutes more per game than their opponents.
That's about a minute and a half longer than anyone else, but there's a down side to being such a ball hog. Although coach Gary Kubiak and offensive coordinator Rick Dennison resist the notion the Texans are lacking in quick-strike capabilities, the facts indicate it's becoming an issue.
Their 10 plays of 40-plus yards have come in only six games and Andre Johnson is responsible for half of them. Justin Forsett broke for 81 against the Lions, but that gain deserves an asterisk because the officials didn't notice Forsett's knee touched down after only a modest run. Further, the Texans' 42 completions of 20 or more yards are second to last among the AFC's six playoff teams, besting only Cincinnati's 38.
As for the 40-plus-yard gainers that make fans' hearts race, the Broncos alone have fewer, seven to the Texans' eight. And, remember, Peyton Manning has always been the antitheses of a vertical passer. But he more than compensates with an abundance of shorter-range strikes. He has completed 60 passes for at least 20 yards, 18 more than Matt Schaub.
Armed and ready
It's not a weapons issue for Schaub and the Texans. Johnson might be on the back side of 30, but he has shown he can get behind any defensive back. Arian Foster's history offers a surfeit of proof he's capable of breaking loose for huge gains, no matter how sporadic they've been in 2012.
Lestar Jean, in his first season on the active roster, has catches of 54 and 46 yards, the former going for a touchdown at Tennessee.
"It makes it easier to go down and score when you can get 40-yard chunks and move the ball that way," Schaub said. "It definitely lifts you. We feel like we're going to always try to get the big play if it's there, but also there are other factors in that, whether the coverage or the defense is being played.
"If they're bringing pressure, there are going to be things that ultimately tell you whether you can take a chance. We always want to try to make those big plays and we have the type of players who can do that."
Dennison cited the overtime victory at Detroit on Thanksgiving as a prime example of the Texans' big-play prowess. Besides Forsett's sprint, Schaub found Johnson for 43 and 37 yards, plus two of 23. A week earlier, six Texans plays covered at least 30 yards, including passes of 48 and 45 to Johnson.
"I think at times during the year we've had plenty (of big plays)," Dennison said. "We got ourselves in a hole in Detroit and against Jacksonville here and we were able to win in overtime with some explosive plays."
But against a middling Vikings defense Sunday, the Texans' longest gain was 19 yards.
Fortunately, they can fall back on what they did against the Colts two weeks ago. Johnson caught a 52-yard pass and rookie DeVier Posey snared one for 36. Helping protect a lead, Foster cut loose in the second half with jaunts of 31, 26 and 25 yards en route to a 165-yard day.
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Indianapolis is fourth from the bottom in the NFL against the run. The Texans know they need to exploit the same again and Foster is the man to do it. He has rushed for at least 158 yards at the Colts' expense in each of his three seasons as a starter, averaging 6 or more yards per carry in those games. Although Thursday he dismissed his success as "luck," it's surely more than that.
"I think we've been explosive," Kubiak said. "I think we can do everything. We want to be physical. We want to run the ball. I think that's important to winning in this league consistently. But if we've got to line up and throw it a ton, we can do that. We've won games throwing it all over the yard. One thing you've got to do (is) be smart. If you go out there and all you're doing is trying to make home runs, maybe you'll make some of them, but you might make a lot of negative plays, too."
Kubiak admits he's at his most content when his offense refuses to leave the field for long stretches while stubbornly hammering toward the end zone. But, to be sure, he'll take his chances with a few blitzkrieg strikes, too.
"If you can make big plays," he said, "I don't mind sending the defense back out there."


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Tony Winner Levi Kreis to Join Broadway's VIOLET as 'The Preacher' on 7/1
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) just announced that Tony Award winner Levi Kreis (Million Dollar Quartet) will join the company of Violet as "The Preacher," beginning performances Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Violet stars two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell, Alexander Gemignani and Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry. The Tony nominated production plays a strictly limited engagement at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street) through August 10, 2014.
Levi Kreis made his Broadway debut originating the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in the Tony nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet for which he received the 2010 Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Drama League nomination. Levi also contributed musical arrangements to the score. Other theater credits include Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Leading Men Of Broadway, One Red Flower, and Rent. Films include Frailty, Don't Let Go, A Thousand Words and Silencers. As a singer/songwriter, Levi's recordings have been featured on "The Vampire Diaries," "So You Think You Can Dance," "Mob Wives," "Sons of Anarchy," "The Apprentice," "Days Of Our Lives," and "Young & The Restless."
The cast of Violet also includes Annie Golden, Emerson Steele, Austin Lesch, Anastasia McCleskey, Charlie Pollock, Jacob Keith Watson, Rema Webb and Virginia Ann Woodruff. Ben Davis will play his final performance as "The Preacher" on Sunday, June 29, 2014.
Based on the short story "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts, Violet features music by Jeanine Tesori, book & lyrics by Brian Crawley and direction by Leigh Silverman. Violet is produced in association with Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, David Mirvish, Barry and Fran Weissler, Elizabeth Armstrong, and Mary Jo and Ted Shen.
Violet received four 2014 Tony Award nominations (Best Revival of a Musical, Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Sutton Foster; Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Joshua Henry; and Best Director of a Musical, Leigh Silverman).
This production is based on the 2013 New York City Center Encores! Off-Center concert production of Violet starring Sutton Foster and directed by Leigh Silverman.
The creative team includes Jeffrey Page (Choreographer), Rick Bassett, Joseph Joubert and Buryl Red (Orchestrations) and Michael Rafter (Music Director). The design team includes David Zinn (Sets), Clint Ramos (Costumes), Mark Barton (Lights) and Leon Rothenberg (Sound).
Violet tells the story of a young woman's quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet (Foster) dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, Violet forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, who teach her about beauty, love, courage and what it means to be an outsider.
Violet opened off-Broadway for a limited run at Playwrights Horizons on March 11, 1997. It won the Obie Award, Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical and the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical.
Partial underwriting support for Violet provided by Gina and David Boonshoft.