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by D. R. Hildebrand
At Dear Old High there was a refrain so familiar it could have been the school's slogan: "There is nothing," the adage went, "that Central won't prepare you for…"
By and large it was true. Central seemingly prepared me for everything. Mr. Brooks' chemistry classes prepared me for medicine and engineering and solving complex equations. Ms. Evans' gym classes prepared me for the long jump, the free throw, for hitting home runs. Mr. Speir prepared me for organizing large-scale events by way of Multicultural Day, Women's Day and Career Day, at which alumni would surely remind me that there was nothing for which Central wouldn't prepare me. I am, make no mistake, well prepared.
And yet I struggle sometimes to see how Central prepared me for modeling.
Yes. For modeling.
Was it the way my teachers swayed and swaggered so gracefully, so effortlessly in front of the blackboard? Was it the way Dr. Pavel, in his magnificently gray argyle sweater vests, sauntered aloof and underwhelmed down the hall? Was it all the doughnuts my classmates sold, day after day, fundraising dutifully at the second floor alcove? I have speculated at great length, but Central, contrary to popular belief, could never have prepared me for modeling.
When I'm standing with my torso twisted in a knot, the sun burning holes into my retinas and a photographer telling me to keep twisting, keep turning, stop blinking, what are the odds that I'm diagramming complex sentences in my head or wishing Dr. O'Donnell had given me more problems to test my understanding of Game Theory? The stylist is adjusting every crease inside my crotch, and my ribs feel like they're going to explode.
Or when I'm at a casting for Target or some other prodigious client cramming thousands of models over the course of a week into an un-air-conditioned studio in Chelsea and everyone is sitting on the floor sweating like cattle before the slaughter, am I regretting having taken Hebrew instead of Latin? No one has asked me for a translation of Leviticus.
And what about when I walk into my agency and I see that 15 models from a board previously carrying 100 have just been dropped and though I came to discuss my career, I see that one agent is negotiating a booking in London; another is entertaining clients from Paris; a third is handling some crisis in L.A., and I have to negotiate charm, wit and apathy to be heard, is it likely that I care if I scored a five on my Advanced Placement U.S. History exam?
Modeling, of course, is not the most typical or foreseeable of professions. I didn't decide at random one day that after years of scholastic pursuits, I would suddenly about-face and strike a pose. Modeling was meant as an income. The question, simply, was as a complement to what: academic writing or creative writing? I was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, refusing to acknowledge that my passion was for fiction.
I had been taught to think and write both critically and creatively, and it was this opportunity to dedicate myself to either that proved the value and depth of my education. Central might not have prepared me for modeling; true. Yet as far as writing is concerned, as far as thinking independently, communicating effectively, turning ideas into reality, it offered me a complete spectrum of options, none of which will ever go out of style.
D. R. Hildebrand, 30, was the president of the 258th graduating class at Central High School in 1999. He earned a BA in Religious Studies in 2003 from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. His original intention was to be a professor, combining religious studies and human rights. His début novel, "Walking Marina," is an exposé of the male modeling industry in New York City. For more information, visit his website at www.drhildebrand.com.


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I completely agree! That's why its so necessary to reread the books! LOL!Maira wrote:If you read Twilight carefully, you have to admit that SM really set it up.
All of the "I'll stay... as long as it's what's best for you." from Edward.
I didn't read Twilight all that carefully the first time through, so it was a surprise for me when I got New Moon.
After I read NM, I went back and re-read Twilight and...
well, I quote Bella- "Sometimes it seems like you're trying to say goodbye when you're saying something else."
To quote my friend- "It hits you over the head with the fact that Edward is going to leave after you learn that Edward is going to leave."
I suspect that if I had read more carefully, I would have seen that one coming like a steamroller.
And, yes, its sad that they are letting the cat out the bag about Edward's leaving. Lets just keep our fingers crossed that they will bring the depth of the pain of the break up and then the joy of the reuinion onto the screen!
does anyone know what the budget is for NM? I'm wondering how much of an increase there will be from Twilight...

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Firefox uses too much memory (RAM) - How to fix
Firefox sometimes uses more memory (RAM) than it should. This can make Firefox slower, and in extreme cases, it can even make Firefox crash. This article describes how to make Firefox use less memory.
- Depending on your operating system, you can review and monitor memory usage through specific tools. On Windows, the Performance tab of the Windows Task Manager displays memory usage.
Table of Contents
- 1 Updating Firefox to the latest version
- 2 Extensions and themes
- 3 Plugins
- 4 Checking Firefox hardware acceleration
- 5 Restarting Firefox
- 6 Using fewer tabs
- 7 Other applications using up memory
- 8 Memory troubleshooting tools
- 9 Add RAM to your computer
Updating Firefox to the latest version
The latest Firefox version includes improvements about memory usage. Update Firefox to the latest version.
Extensions and themes
Disabling memory consuming extensions and themes
Extensions and themes can cause Firefox to use more memory than it normally would.
To determine if an extension or theme is causing Firefox to use too much memory, start Firefox in Safe Mode and observe its memory usage. In Safe Mode, extensions and themes are disabled, so if you notice a significant improvement, you can try disabling or uninstalling extensions.
- For more information on starting Firefox in Safe Mode and on how to find which extension or theme is causing your problem, see Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems.
Hiding intrusive content
Many web pages have content you don't really need that uses memory to display(see the plugin section below). To prevent automatic loading of unwanted Flash content, use the "Ask to Activate" setting in the Add-ons Manager Plugins panel. See the Set Adobe Flash to "click to play" on Firefox article for details.
Some extensions allow you to block such unnecessary content; for example:
- uBlock Origin allows you to hide ads on websites.
- NoScript allows you to selectively enable and disable all scripts running on websites.
Beginning with Firefox version 52, support has ended for all NPAPI plugins except for Adobe Flash. See this compatibility document and this article for details.
Disabling memory consuming plugins
You can test to see whether one of your plugins is causing Firefox to use too much memory by selectively disabling some of them:
Click the menu button and choose . The Add-ons Manager tab will open.
- In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the panel.
- Click on a plugin in the list to select it, then select to disable it.
- Repeat for some of the plugins in your list.
After disabling some of your plugins, close and restart Firefox, and observe its memory usage. If you don't see an improvement, you can enable those plugins again and try with a different set.
If you do see an improvement in Firefox's memory usage after disabling a certain plugin, you may leave it disabled. If you can't because its use is widespread on Internet, try to find an alternative lighter plugin.
Checking Flash hardware acceleration
For certain plugins that play videos such as Flash, the content rendering in full screen can be accelerated by hardware. It eases memory usage in case of a dedicated graphic card memory.
- Navigate to a page that shows a Flash video.
- Right-clickHold down the Ctrl key while you click on the video player and click in the context menu. The Adobe Flash Player Settings screen will open.
- Click on the icon at the bottom-left of the Adobe Flash Player Settings window to open the Display panel.
- Check Enable hardware acceleration is selected.
- Click to close the Adobe Flash Player Settings Window.
Checking Firefox hardware acceleration
Firefox hardware acceleration eases memory usage in case of a dedicated graphic card memory.
- Check that hardware acceleration is turned onturned on and that your graphics drivers are up-to-date.
Restarting Firefox
Firefox's memory usage may increase if it's left open for long periods of time. A workaround for this is to periodically restart Firefox. You can configure Firefox to save your tabs and windows so that when you start it again, you can start where you left off. See Restore previous session - Configure when Firefox shows your most recent tabs and windows for details.
Using fewer tabs
Each tab requires Firefox to store a web page in memory. If you frequently have more than 100 tabs open, consider using a more lightweight mechanism to keep track of pages to read and things to do, such as:
- Bookmarks. Hint: "Bookmark All Tabs" will bookmark a set of tabs.
- To-do list applications.
Other applications using up memory
Having many applications running simultaneously may cause your computer to run slowly and other applications to as well. By closing down some of the unnecessary applications, memory usage will be reduced.
Memory troubleshooting tools
- Firefox:
- The about:memory page allows you to troubleshoot finely specific issues about memory (for instance, caused by a website, an extension, a theme) and sometimes its about:memory button may help you instantly reduce memory usage. For guidance on use of about:memory visit
Even if you're not a C++ programmer, you can try your hand at some of the tools and tips Firefox developers use to debug leaks.
- System:
- View how much memory is being used by checking with the Task Manager. Visit How to use and troubleshoot issues with Windows Task Manager at Microsoft's support site. Once you are at this Microsoft article, go to "How to monitor your computer's performance". This will explain the performance tab information and more.
- System:
- View how much memory is being used by checking with the Task Manager. Visit See details about your computer's performance using Task Manager at Microsoft's support site. Once you are at this Microsoft article, click on "Get details on how much memory is being used" under the instructions. This will explain the performance tab information and more.
- System:
- View how much memory is being used by checking with the Task Manager. Visit Windows 8 Task Manager at Microsoft's support site.
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If you exhausted all tips in the previous sections and your memory usage is still close to the maximum, maybe it's time for you to add more memory to your computer. RAM is cheap and will provide a huge performance boost.
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Former Sunnysiders Larry and Kay Cole, now of Usk, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends Saturday, Oct. 5, at the home of their friends, Jim and Carol Case, 2900 Jones Rd., Wapato, from 2 to 7 p.m. The Coles were married Nov. 30, 1963 in Wenatchee, and later moved to Sunnyside. He co-owned and operated Sunnyside's Larry and Bob's Tire Town with Bob Bartley for many years. The Coles are now retired. They have two children, Kurt and Heidi Cole of Elk and Craig and Teresa Cole of Pullman. They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Tanya Bos on July 20, 2013 was united in marriage to Jay Spurlock III at Spring Creek Homestead in Union Gap. The bride is a Sunnyside High School graduate and earned a Bachelor's degree at Central Washington University. She is currently employed by the Sunnyside School District. She is the daughter of Tom and Mary Bos of Sunnyside. The groom is a graduate of Zillah High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and now works for Bleyhl's. Jay and Linda Spurlock of Zillah are the groom's parents. Serving as matron of honor for the July nuptials was Danelle Gluth. The bride's attendants included Marisol Bos, Jennifer Brown and Sarah Sharpe. Leah Samaniego and Tommy Samaniego had the honor of serving as flower girl and ringbearer. Groomsmen for the ceremony included Jacob Wesselius, Kyle Tilley, Nate Carlile and Patrick O'Donnell. A reception in honor of the couple took place at Spring Creek Homestead following the wedding ceremony. The couple honeymooned at Orcas Island.


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Faculty Lecture Series: "Hawai'i on Film"
The below is quoted directly from an email circulated by UH-M Library Events & Communications Coordinator Teri L. Skillman:
Contact: Teri L Skillman, (808) 956-8688 Events & Communications Coordinator, University of Hawaii at Manoa
The second lecture in the Spring 2013 Faculty Lecture Series, Hawai'i on Film: Storytelling on Screen Beyond Stereotypes, by Lisette Marie Flanary from the Academy of Creative Media, will be held on on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in Hamilton 301. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
There have been many films shot in and about Hawaiʻi, but few have been stories that are told from the point of view of the "inside out" rather than the outside looking in. The diversity and individuality of Indigenous films made in Hawaiʻi challenge stereotypical understandings of Native Hawaiians and are important tools for cultural expression. Through her documentary films about hula and Hawaiian culture, filmmaker Flanary offers windows into our community, culture, beliefs, traditions and history with emphasis on issues of representation, protocols, and cultural integrity for a global audience. Her films American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawaiʻi, Nā Kamalei: The Men of Hula, ONE VOICE, and her current film project entitled Tokyo Hula will be used to illustrate contemporary storytelling in Hawaiʻi.
As an independent filmmaker and a hula dancer, Flanary creates documentary films that celebrate a modern renaissance of the hula dance and Hawaiian culture. She is the writer, producer and director of Lehua Films and her award-winning documentaries, "AMERICAN ALOHA: Hula Beyond Hawai'i", "Nā Kamalei: The Men of Hula", and "ONE VOICE" have broadcast nationally on public television and shown in film festivals around the world.
Flanary is currently directing and producing a documentary entitled "Tokyo Hula" which explores the explosive popularity of hula in Japan. She is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in Film and Television Production and received her MFA in Creative Writing at the New School University. Having lived in New York City for over twenty years, Flanary recently joined the faculty at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa as the Assistant Professor of Indigenous/Native Creative Media at the Academy for Creative Media in the Fall of 2011.
The Faculty Lecture Series is presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Education, the Office of Research Relations and UH Mānoa Library.


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Matthew 26:51-54
51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus continued out his duke and drew his sword, addled the assistant of the top priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, "Put your brand in its place, for all who yield the brand will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you anticipate that I cannot now adjure to My Father, and He will accommodate Me with added than twelve legions of angels? 54 How again could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it have to appear thus?"
Jesus knew He have to die at the easily of amiss men. As the end approached, added and added "word" was getting candy by the Father into His memory. He could see the accomplished account now, and He knew absolutely if anyone was aggravating to yield Him off course.
This aforementioned Chat is our adviser today. Word-filled humans apperceive if the Enemy is aggravating to alter or distract. They admonishment him and move on to their advised destiny.
We allege not of alone these abandoned passages. They are not exceptional, but rather apocalyptic of Jesus' absolute way of operating. What we alarm the airing of the Spirit is carefully articular with the airing of the Word. The Chat is the apparatus that the Spirit uses to adviser and direct. Those who assert they shall run by their animosity shall run amuck. They will eventually abatement into the canal after bright advice from the Chat that gives us light. See Jesus' affirmation on this amount in the afterward passages:
John 10:33-36
33 The Jews answered Him, saying, "For a adequate plan we do not rock You, but for blasphemy, and because You, getting a Man, accomplish Yourself God." 34 Jesus answered them, "Is it not accounting in your law, 'I said, "You are gods" '? [Psalm 82:6]35 If He alleged them gods, to whom the chat of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), 36 do you say of Him whom the Father all-powerful and beatific into the world, 'You are blaspheming,' because I said, 'I am the Son of God'?
He mentions this abstraction alone in reference, but what an insight! In the Mind of our Savior the Scripture have to all be fulfilled. His admirers already believed this, by the way. The prevailing administration of the day absolutely believed that the Scriptures were from God. But they were dark as to the accomplishment of those Scriptures. May God bouncer our own hearts from a pride that will could cause us not to see afore us the airy realities of Scripture. If we annulment Scripture from worship, it will be said of us, "In arrogant do they adoration me. Their affection is far from me." After the Holy Spirit, anyone said, we may as able-bodied bake the Bible.
Note in casual that Jesus equates "the chat of God" with "Scripture." This one who died with Scripture on His mouth, who submitted to the Chat of God all His life, lets us apperceive actuality that there is not one base accidental chat accustomed by God to His people. Plenary inspiration, it is called. Every chat of God unbreakable!
One added note, and again we move on: the chat "Scripture" is in the singular. Everything that God has accustomed to his men to address is advised one assemblage of revelation. We still accredit to the adumbration in the atypical if we say "the Bible", the Book.
Confirmation of this is accustomed in the aboriginal allotment of the Sermon on the Mount:
Matthew 5:17-19
17 "Do not anticipate that I came to abort the Law or the Prophets. I did not appear to abort but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and apple canyon away, one jot [iota, aboriginal letter] or one tittle [dot, serif] will by no agency canyon from the law till all is fulfilled.
How could any law, any word, be so able as to be indestructible? How could any man apperceive the approaching of that law? Impossible, unless the accounting words of men are aswell the accounting Chat of God, and the man is not alone a man, but the Son of the Father in Heaven.
The accurateness of identification of Jesus with His Chat is conceivably no bigger exemplified than in Luke 4:18, 19, a citation anon from Isaiah 61:1-2:
18 "The Spirit of the Lord is aloft Me, because He has all-powerful Me To deliver the actuality to the poor; He has beatific Me to alleviate the brokenhearted, To affirm alternative to the captives And accretion of afterimage to the blind, To set at alternative those who are oppressed; 19 To affirm the adequate year of the Lord."
He knew the Scripture activated to Him, for the Father reminded Him that He was the One Who had announced these actual words to Isaiah 700 years before, through the Holy Spirit. There is a faculty in which that aforementioned Spirit comes aloft us and lets us apperceive that the Jesus in us is still admonition to the poor, healing brokenhearted, ambience captives free, admonition the conservancy that is in Jesus. The Chat is abiding and centers in Christ.
Later, Jesus told humans to appraise His admiral in the ablaze of this aforementioned Scripture. See, He implied, what Isaiah and others said about Messiah, and see if I do not bout altogether what they said:


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by Tom Utescher
There will be a decidedly new look for the Springside Chestnut Hill Academy field hockey squad for 2013. A total of six players graduated from the 2012 roster, and three of last year's underclassmen are not back with the team. One of them, a young starting goaltender, transferred to another school, so the Blue Devils will have their third keeper in as many seasons starting out in the cage.
In addition, one of the two co-coaches moved out of state, so this year returning mentor Megan Cipolloni (a 2007 Germantown Academy graduate) will be joined by Katie Mersky, who played hockey for Dickinson College ('12). Mersky, originally from Lancaster, Pa., also has a full-time position in the admissions department at SCH.
The only seniors on the young squad are Anna Kuo and Morgan Schneer; they're the team captains along with junior Allie Billock. Even the 11th-graders are relatively thin on the ground; Billock's contemporaries on the team are returning varsity players Alyssa Fairman and Carlin Rode, and new addition Gini Peyton.
Fortunately, there are half-a-dozen sophomores who look ready to step up and take on varsity responsibilities, beginning with the new netminder, Frankie Reitmeyer. Her classmates on the team are Remi Filippini, Lily Glendinning, Lexi Prochniak, Madi Saltzman, and Mikaela Watson. Two freshmen who have seen action in early scrimmages are Morgan Fitton-Zellers and Carlin Rode's sister, Mason.
Just a week into the field hockey preseason, two projected starters were already hurt, so the younger players have already been seeing more action than anticipated. Nonetheless, Springside Chestnut Hill was able to overcome its first three opponents last week, topping Sacred Heart (3-2), Little Flower (4-0), and Lower Merion (1-0, in the first official game).
In the Sacred Heart scrimmage, host SCH had to come from behind to force overtime, and then prevailed thanks to a goal by Billock. On the sidelines, the Blue Devils' Cipolloni was reunited with her former Lynchburg (Va.) College teammate Maddie Brannau, a Sacred Heart alum who is now an assistant coach for the Lions.
SCH's string of non-league matches wraps up on September 18 with a bout at Germantown Friends, and two later the team launches its Inter-Ac League campaign against always-powerful Episcopal Academy. The Blue Devils will be looking to improve upon a 2-10 league record from 2012, when they finished 6-14 overall.


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"Community" fans don't have to wait too much longer for the NBC comedy to return. According to a tweet from creator Dan Harmon, "Community" will be back at 7 p.m. March 15, in its usual Thursday spot.
NBC confirmed the news in a press release, and included the new Thursday lineup. "30 Rock" will shift to 7:30 p.m. followed by "The Office" at 8 p.m. and "Up All Night" at 8:30 p.m. "Parks and Recreation" will take a break until 8:30 p.m. April 19, taking the place of "Up All Night," which will have ended its season.
"We know that the loyal fans of 'Community' will be pleased with its return to its home on Thursdays at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. CT)," said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment.
The series has been absent from the lineup since December, but the cast and crew have been finishing up Season 3. It's such great news to hear that we'll be able to watch the episodes. This news in no way assures "Community" of a fourth season, so keep campaigning!
NBC also announced the premieres of the new comedies "Bent"(March 21) and "Best Friends Forever"(April 4), as well as the comedic hidden-camera series "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" (April 4) to its spring lineup.
"We are happy to have an unprecedented amount of original content on NBC this spring," Greenblatt said. "'Bent,' 'Best Friends Forever' and 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers' are welcome additions to the Wednesday schedule."
More from NBC:
"Bent" will premiere on at 8 p.m. March 21 followed by a second episode at 8:30 p.m. The series will continue with original back-to-back one-hour blocks on March 28 and April 4. Following the season finales of "Whitney" and "Are You There, Chelsea," "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" premieres at 7 p.m. April 4 followed by "Best Friends Forever" which debuts at 7:30 p.m. April 4.
"Bent" is a romantic comedy about a womanizing, surfer dude contractor and his beautiful, no-nonsense, type-A client, who work together to remodel each other's lives as they renovate her Venice, California home. The recently divorced Alex (Amanda Peet, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip") is a high-strung lawyer who is raising her young daughter, Charlie (Joey King, "Ramona and Beezus") as a single mom. She downsizes into a smaller house and hires charismatic Pete (David Walton, "Perfect Couples"), a free-spirited ladies' man and recovering gambling addict who desperately needs this gig with Alex to jumpstart his life -- and prove that he is no longer a screw-up.
Also starring are Margo Harshman ("Sorority Row") and Jeffrey Tambor ("Arrested Development"). The single-camera comedy is from writer and executive producer Tad Quill ("Scrubs," "Spin City") and director Craig Zisk ("Nurse Jackie," "Weeds"). The series is produced by Universal Television and Rosalita Productions Inc.
"Best Friends Forever," from executive producer Scot Armstrong ("Old School," "Hangover 2"), is a new comedy about old friends, new beginnings and awkward situations. Jessica St. Clair ("Bridesmaids") and Lennon Parham ("Accidentally on Purpose") star as Jessica and Lennon, best friends who live on opposite sides of the country with the men in their lives. When Jessica is served divorce papers, Lennon convinces her to return home to Brooklyn and back into the apartment they used to share. Soon, the girls fall into old habits: movie marathons and late-night, girl-talk sessions -- none of which is good news for Lennon's live-in boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones, Upright Citizens Brigade). Stephen Schneider ("Happy Endings") and Daija Owens also star.
"Best Friends Forever" is produced by Universal Television and American Work, Inc. Along with Armstrong, St. Clair, Parham, Alexa Junge ("Friends," "United States of Tara"), Fred Savage ("Party Down") and Ravi Nandan are executive producers. Donick Cary is consulting producer, while Keith Raskin serves as producer on the series.
After a strong sneak-peek debut in January, "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" takes senior stereotypes and blows them out of the water with a cast of sassy septuagenarians who are hip, sexy and ready to party. America's favorite comedy sweetheart sends a fearless band of senior citizens to the streets to pull shockingly hilarious pranks on the younger generation in this outrageously funny "hidden camera" show. In the vein of "Punk'd," the show delivers cleverly crafted comedic stunts, candid moments and priceless reactions captured by hidden cameras. Sassy seniors are on a mission, targeting unsuspecting young "marks" with their irreverent behavior.


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There are many different ways a trader can trade around the all-important unemployment number. However, most strategies would require a trader to take on a large amount of risk compared to the potential reward. Is there a way for a trader to trade the unemployment number, or any number for that matter, with a consistent set up and great risk vs. reward profile? The answer is yes, and the name of this options strategy is the long butterfly.
Butterflies can be set up using either calls or puts allowing a trader to take a bearish, bullish, or neutral view of the market. A complex trade, the butterfly is constructed using 3 different options and is profitable within a range. Butterflies can be used to trade catalyst events like unemployment, crop reports, crude inventories or any other market event. The nature of butterflies allows a trader to set up trades with extremely large profit potential with a small amount of risk. With the employment situation tomorrow, there is an opportunity using butterflies in E-mini S&P 500 Futures Options.
Consensus estimates are somewhere around 165K jobs added in February. Wednesday's ADP report showed that 198K jobs were added in February, so the expectation is for tomorrow's number to be positive. So now that I know I want a bullish trade the next step is picking a price target.
Looking at the price of at-the-money straddle (price of the calls plus price of the puts) a trader can calculate what the market makers are expecting the move to be by expiration. ES weekly options expire on March 8, so these are the options I want to look at. With the futures trading around 1540 I want to look at the 1540 straddle. The straddle costs around 10 points. A trader can then add this price to 1540 or subtract it and arrive at an upside or downside target. Because I am bullish, my upside target is 1550.
Now I can look at a trade. I want to center the butterfly on the upside target because this is where the trade will profit the most. The trade I want to look at is the 1545-1550-1555 call butterfly. This trade involves simultaneously buying the 1545 calls, selling 2 1550 calls and buying a 1555 call.
Let's breakdown this trade.
Trade: Buying the ES Mar 8th 1545-1550-1555 Call Butterfly for $0.80
Risk: $40 per 1 lot
Reward: $210 per 1 lot
Breakeven: 1545.80 and 1554.20
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Back in the day all three of those somewhat unseemly forces united and churned out a sound referred to as "ambient jungle", "atmospheric jungle", "jazz jungle", "intelligent drum & bass", "artcore", and a few dozen other names that the press tried to push out there but that never really stuck.
This stuff was adored by the critics back in the day (I remember reviews from the jungle section in Urb saying "thank goodness this new Reinforced comp doesn't have any stinking AMENS in it"), but it's been pretty much forgotten today. I chalk it up to a combination of jungle's declining relevance in the current musical climate, the fact that the jungle tunes remembered as classics tend to be the dancefloor-smashing ragga anthems, and the reality that today's crop of jungle kids came up on said ragga anthems and don't actually know much about original jungle beyond those big tracks. On the rare occasions when people do bring up this genre, it's usually to malign it (my pal and sometimes collaborator DJ C hates the stuff, for instance).
Make no mistake, a bunch of ambient jungle was fucking awful. It sounds like an advertisement for body lotion that you might see on Lifetime, or like the music they play in Pottery Barn. But then again, a lot of it was really good, and due to prevailing tastes in jungle at large, I never ever get a chance to play this stuff. So here goes.
Chrissy's Year of Mixtapes Week 9: Ambient Jungle
- Blame; Groove Research (Movin' Shadow)
- Cloud Nine; Blissful Ignorance (Tango Remix) (Movin' Shadow)
- D'Cruze; Heaven (Suburban Base)
- Eddie; Intelligent Drummer (One Touch Recordings)
- DJ Food; Fungle Junk (Ninja Tune)
- Essence of Aura; Let Love Shine Through (Movin' Shadow)
- Tek 9; Slow Down (Nookie Remix) (Reinforced)
- Jazz Juice; Jazz Juice (Precious Materials)
- DJ Krush feat. Black Thought & Malik B; Meiso (4Hero Remix) (Mo'Wax)
- Run Tings & Liftin' Spirits; Invincible (Suburban Base)
- The Noise of Art; Rollin' Deep (Smokey Joe Remix—Chrissy Re-Edit) (Suburban Base)
- Omni Trio; Renegade Snares (Foul Play Remix) (Movin' Shadow)
- Red One; Alive & Kicking (Remix) (Liftin' Spirits)
- Flynn & Flora; Dream Of You (Independent Dealers)
- Boogie Times Tribe; My Soul (Roni Size & Krust Remix) (Suburban Base)
- SDS; Future Feelings (Echo Drop)
- The Art of Noise; Island (Seiji Remix) (China)
- Jason Mouse; Better World (Sm:)e)
- DJ Phantasy; Atmosphere (Alex Reece Remix) (Rogue Trooper)
- Tek 9; 74 Inches Above Sea Level (SSR)
- ILS & G-Force; Nocturnal (Echo Drop)
- Rogue Unit; Dance of the Sarooes (Labello Blanco)
- Tight Control; Sax Lick 1 (Chrissy Edit) (Bear Necessities)
- Mikey James; The Rhys Project (Suburban Base)
- A Guy Called Gerald; Life Unfolds His Mystery (Juice Box)


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On Jan. 7, a train hauled 136 containers of uranium tailings away from the old Atlas mill site along the Colorado River just north of Moab, Utah -- the biggest load since the colossal cleanup effort began last May. Twice a day, locomotives chug off from a siding near the 439-acre site (130 acres of which are covered with tailings), a Cold War relic that threatens to contaminate the river. Congress has set a 2019 deadline for the site's remediation, but it might take up to 20 years to move all the hazardous red dirt, which emits low levels of radiation, to a repository site in Crescent Junction, 30 miles away.


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Enrollments slightly down at Wayland Baptist University
PLAINVIEW -- Wayland Baptist University experienced a slight drop in enrollment from the previous year when official counts were recorded.
The overall system enrollment was 5,712, down 6.5 percent from 2005's enrollment of 6,110. The home campus in Plainview reported an enrollment of 1,072, down 4.6 percent from last year's 1,124 final count.
Most of the WBU system's external campuses experienced a decrease in enrollment, affected in great part by the military deployments on bases where Wayland has campuses. Only the Albuquerque, N.M. and Sierra Vista, Ariz., campuses had a gain for the year. The external campuses reported total enrollment of 4,630.
Many of those campuses experience fluctuating enrollments by term, with four 11-week terms offered annually, and several experience rising enrollments in the spring and summer. However, official enrollment figures are based on fall enrollments, as is the customary practice in higher education.
Credit hours were down slightly as well, with 38,950 hours total systemwide (a 7.48 percent drop).


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Finished size of cover quilt: 77" x 93", a full size. It was originally designed as a mystery quilt for a retreat that had an "on safari" theme. The circles in the setting remind me of the traditional Burgoyne Surrounded Block. Lastly, I was proof-reading the pattern during commercials while watching the Super Bowl. I thought the commercials showing a man working in an office with a bunch of chimpanzees were hilarious. All these things came together to give this quilt its odd name. This unique setting gives the illusion of circles, but uses simple strip piecing techniques
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This shirt is from Richards Middle School where I played cello in orchestra. Originally I wanted to play viola and my sister wanted to play bass, but my parents could only afford one instrument. We met in the middle and picked the cello.
I don't remember being very good at it, but I did have fun. We played things like the theme from The Muppet Show and Forest Gump, as well as Christmas songs and the perennial school classic: Pomp and Circumstance. We also got to watch movies like the Sound of Music and Mr Holland's Opus and went on field trips to watch other orchestras perform. And of course, we did concerts. I don't remember how many we did, but probably between two and four a year.
After sixth grade we ditched the blue shirts and wore white button ups and black dress pants. We stopped playing when we entered high school and I couldn't even begin to try and play anything now. It was a great experience though, and I'm glad I got the chance to do it.
Here's the sixth grade orchestra photo from my yearbook. I'm on the second to the back row, all the way to the right and my sister is directly in front of me.


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Meyer Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe
I've made this cake recipe for years. I think I found the recipe when I was a little girl on the back of vanilla sugar packets that are commonly available in France. I haven't changed the base of the cake batter much since then.
The great part of this recipe is that the measuring tool is the yogurt container. And after making it once, you'll probably never have to refer to the recipe again. Simply remember "1, 2, 3, ½, 3": 1 yogurt, 2 measures of sugar, 3 measures of flour, half a measure of oil (½), 3 eggs, 1 packet of "levure" (baking powder) and 1 packet of vanilla sugar.
Instead of serving the cake plain, which by the way is great with tea, I flavored the cake with Meyer lemon zest and glazed it with a Meyer lemon mascarpone glaze. It was truly fantastic!
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Vietnamese Vegetarian Pate Recipe
This is a recipe that didn't make it into the Bánh Mì cookbook, my second publication that is already available for pre-order. I prepared a vegetable and tofu pâté that's often used in vegetarian bánh mì sandwiches. This dish is called tàu hũ chưng in Vietnamese. I mixed tofu and a mirepoix of vegetables, which is a combination of coarsely chopped carrots, onions, leek, celery and mushrooms. The preparation is steamed then baked until firm.
Over the past few weeks I've been posting a vegetarian recipe each Monday. It's part of an effort on my part to eat a little bit healthier by reducing my meat consumption. So from now on, you'll find a vegetarian recipe every "Meatless Monday".
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St. Patrick's Day Recipe Ideas
I've heard that dressin up in green color brings you good luck when worn on St. Patrick's day. Cooking green food might bring you luck too! I gathered a few dishes that are the perfect color to be part of your St. Patrick's Day celebration. They would make a leprechaun "green" with envy (I think that's a recycled joke). Sorry but I couldn't resist... Enjoy!
If you're searching for savory green dishes, visit the link.
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Pumpkin Chestnut Puree Recipe
I prepared a pumpkin with fresh chestnuts today for baby Aria and she absolutely loved it. The texture was a little too thick, so I thinned it with mashed plantains and a bit of milk. The pumpkin chestnut purée was as nutritious as it was delicious.
Who said "baby" food can't be tasty? I've made an effort to prepare homemade baby food ever since Aria started eating solids. She's already 16 months old and loves trying new foods. My motto is that I won't serve anything to her that I wouldn't eat myself. She seems to appreciate it and has become quite the little foodie! She even says "mmmmm" when we're watching The Cooking Channel. Bobby Flay and the Iron Chef are her favorites!
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Kale Pesto Pasta Recipe
If you're looking for a vibrantly green dish to serve this St. Patrick's Day, this kale cashew pesto fits the bill. To the kale I added Greek Myzithra cheese (unpasteurized sheep cheese) and cashew nuts. Pesto is a very versatile sauce that provides as much flexibility as it does flavor. You just have to keep in mind 3 main elements: greens, nuts and hard cheese.
The inspiration for this pesto came from Gary, a PhamFatale.com reader. Gary had sent me an email for guidance about a sauce for ravioli he had purchased at my favorite local market, The Milk Pail in Mountain View (by the way, if you live in the Bay Area, don't hesitate to shop there and show your support!). Gary bought the Milk Pail's specialty Thai Curry ravioli and didn't know what sauce to serve on the pasta. At his house, no one's keen on a milk-based sauce so he was looking for something with less milk or cream. I suggested a pesto made of flat-leaf parsley, Thai Curry cheddar cheese (using the same kind of cheese as in the ravioli filling) and peanuts. I'll post the recipe soon. Gary's family tried the pesto ravioli over the weekend and it got two thumbs up. Yay!
Mary Garrigan from Rapid City Journal published a couple of St. Patrick's Day-friendly recipes from my first book, Haute Potato. Check them out if you're still in search of St. Patrick's Day recipes!
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text: Marketing: Options Contrarians February 27, 2013 03:16 AM Tweet Experts offer farmers options strategies looking at the advantages and disadvantages of long-term and short-term ownership. TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Ed Clark Top Producer Business and Issues Editor Email Strategies for reducing premiums in 2013 Options are a powerful tool providing insurance on both sides of the market, but not necessarily the way some have used them. "Options work best when owned for a relatively short time combined with a relatively large price movement," says Frayne Olson, a North Dakota State University ag economist. "Options work best when owned for a relatively short time period combined with a relatively large price movement." However, purchasing and owning options for the life of the underlying futures contract can prove expensive. "Farmers often overlook that options contracts can be offset, or re-traded, at any time," Olson explains, admitting that he's a bit of a contrarian when it comes to options. Many experts support long-term ownership of options contracts for price protection, he says. Olson acknowledges that his suggestions on use of options are not for everybody, and require a higher knowledge base. Furthermore, he does not dispute holding options for the duration of the contract if that's in a producer's comfort level. (For other views about options, turn to page 30.) The idea behind owning shorter term options is to purchase "price insurance" against specific market events. "If the event occurs, the option will increase in value and gains can be captured when the option is sold," Olson says. "If the event doesn't occur, the option can be re-traded, which can reduce the cost of ownership." Short Term Strategies. For 2013, Olson sees several options strategies that could work well, but these should be individualized. For starters, it's important for producers to look at their upcoming market concerns. "Another strategy that offers promise this year for corn and soybeans is buying out-of-the money puts to protect production costs." For example, if a farmer has un-priced corn in storage and is concerned that the March 28 Prospective Plantings report could result in lower corn prices, he could buy a put option now and sell it several days after the report is released, Olson says. If the report results in lower prices, the put option will increase in value and compensate for the decrease in value. If the report is price neutral or positive, the option can be re-traded—likely at little cost. Farmers concerned about another drought year and its impact on prices could buy an option in April and sell it in May or June when crop conditions are better understood, Olson explains. In his view, both these strategies make sense for 2013. "The longer you hold an option, the more expensive it becomes," he says. "Additionally, the longer you hold an option, the less value it has for potential resale." For new crop corn, Olson says farmers are projected to plant 97 to 100 million acres. "Big acreage and good yields will lead to lower prices," he says, adding that the current soil moisture conditions leave questions about yield potential. Weather forecasts will be followed all summer and add a high level of price volatility. You can buy a put option to protect against lower prices while owning grain, or sell the grain and buy a call option to capture higher prices. Either provides an opportunity for higher prices. "Many farmers hesitate to forward contract too many bushels during summer price rallies because they are concerned they will not produce enough bushels to meet the delivery requirement," Olson says. Buying a put option during a summer rally can add price protection against lower prices without requiring delivery. Olson sees possibilities for using options for wheat, too. During March and April, the extent of potential winterkill damage and the general condition of the winter wheat crop will become known. The wheat market still has a "wait and see" attitude about yield potential, he says. Buying a call option now allows producers to participate in a weather rally this spring, Olson explains. If a rally doesn't happen, because winter wheat conditions improve, the option can be re-sold. After talking with producers about their use of options, Olson finds that many are frustrated because they buy options for a hefty premium and hold them for the duration of the futures contract, and then they expire worthless. Buying and selling an option short term has less risk than selling a call option to cover the cost of a put, which some advocate as a way to cheapen up options, Olson says. Another strategy that offers promise this year for corn and soybeans is buying out-of-the money puts to protect production costs, says Chad Hart, an Iowa State University ag economist. "Now is a good time to look at new crop options," Hart says. For instance, December 2013 corn futures were roughly $5.80 last month. With typical production costs of $4.50 per acre, an option with a $4.90 strike price might cost as little as 15¢ per bushel, a cheap guarantee against prices falling below production costs. An in-the-money put near $5.90, however, runs about 55¢, pretty rich, in Hart's view. An out-of-the money strategy also gives farmers an unlimited price ceiling should weather continue to be dry. Cutting Soybean Premiums. Hart sees a similar strategy for soybeans. Average production costs for Iowa producers run about $11 per bushel. November 2013 soybeans were about $13.50 per bushel last month. An in-the-money put is running close to $1 per bushel, a hefty insurance premium. Conversely, an out-of-the money put at $11.60 is only 30¢, again, a hedge against prices dipping below production costs that Hart thinks producers should be most concerned about. On old crop, with May futures of $14.80, which they were last month, it only costs 3¢ per bushel to protect against a price crash with an out-of-the money $12 May put. Moreover, upside protection on beans can be accomplished with a $15.30 call for 20¢. For corn, a $7.80 call is 12¢, again, providing upside protection. "However, you want options to expire worthless," Hart explains. "That means the market is holding prices above your target level." In the same way you don't really want your auto or life insurance to pay out, you don't want options to pay out. "It means the market is ruling in your favor," he says. "Futures have to move for an option to have value," Olson says. If the event or time period you're protecting against ends, such as conditions in South America, sell the option, he says. "You can buy another option for the next event you're concerned about." Olson says it might make sense to own them for a few days, as a hedge against a market report or another specific event. That might cost pennies, he says. Another period that he thinks options offer potential for options value is during corn pollination. For soybeans, it's the pod-filling stage in August that producers should be most concerned about. "But you don't need to hold them to expiration." Hold Options for Short or Long Term? There are both pros and cons of short-term versus long-term options strategies. One benefit of a long-term strategy is farmers can implement the options strategy and leave it in place for an extended period of time, without spending a lot of time watching the markets, says Frayne Olson, a North Dakota State University ag economist. The disadvantage is the cost of the premium. This motivates some to sell options to reduce the cost, such as selling a call to reduce the cost of a put, Olson explains. Short-term options strategies take more time for farmers to monitor the markets and buy or sell during key time periods or events, he says. "However, the net cost of the option's position(s) can be lower. So it really depends on how much time and effort farmers want to spend monitoring market positions," he adds. Back to news


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The fun folks have either gone home or are no on their way home. For 11 strong days the Dallas IFF enlightened, entertained, and endeared itself into a hungry film community. Over the next few weeks PSD will share with you some of the wonderful memories of the full film festival. We start tonight by checking out Closing Night at the Texas Theatre.
Adieu Dallas International Film Festival 2011 and Good Night!11 04 2011
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DALLAS IFF hitting the right TARGET.25 03 2011
In this edition of our DIFF previews we'll look at the TARGET Documentary and Narrative Feature Competitions. A little fellow named Elmo is part of the group!!
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T-Minus 6 weeks and 2 days from the launch of the 2011 Dallas International Film Festival. Check out the 12 movies that have been confirmed, a few nods at some unconfirmed films coming and how about a quality new media sponsor!!
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Trail RecipesBy Akira Suzuki
Bacon, Cabbage and Tomato Stew
1/2 cabbage
4-5 ripe tomatoes (or 2 cans of boiled tomatoes)
1 large, or 2 small, onions
2-3 cloves garlic
250 grams bacon
1 tablespoon consommé
2 teaspoons black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
* Serves 2-3 person
Bacon is great for camping. First of all, it is smoked, so it will keep better than other raw meat. Second, it's
been through several processes adding and removing salt, so the salty flavor is really in the meat. This natural smoked-and-salty flavor really comes out when you are cooking, so I rarely need to add any salt.
But—and sorry if I am repeating myself from past columns here—when I'm talking about bacon, I mean "real" bacon. "There is real and fake bacon?" you might ask. Yes, unfortunately, there is.
The bacon sold in packs in the supermarket does not have the meat smoked as a preservative. Instead, a tar-based liquid is used to give the meat a smoke-like flavor. This means it does not have the shelf life of real bacon.
By the way, this is exactly the same process they use for cheap smoked salmon. If you eat real bacon or real smoked salmon, you'll be shocked by the smoked and salted favors and may say to yourself, "What have I been eating?"
Naturally, we're using real bacon for this issue's recipe: Bacon, Cabbage and Tomato Stew. You can enjoy this by itself, spread it on bread, or use it as a pasta sauce. If you've got just a bit left over, you can always add a little curry powder. Just do that and you've made a tomato curry you can enjoy on the second or third day. For those who like Mexican food, use chili powder instead of curry powder.
If you have a chance, be sure to visit a meat shop in Gotemba, Shizuoka, called Fuji (Tel: (0550-82-2683, closed Sundays). The bacon here is the real deal, but it's not overpriced and, once you taste it, you will never want to put the cheap, fake stuff on your plate or in your mouth ever again.
Full disclosure: the man who was the head of Fuji, but has since died, was my master in the art of making bacon.
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Slice garlic and bacon. Fry the garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add bacon. Reduce heat, being careful not to scorch the garlic.
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Cube the onion, roughly chop the cabbage, and crush the tomatoes by hand (this is a key point). Add to the garlic and bacon and simmer, add the consommé and black pepper to taste, and you're done.


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Maya Rudolph Gossip
Maya Rudolph gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
The Tiffany Haddish Problem
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Behold my Tiffany Haddish problem: If we write about everything Tiffany Haddish did that was amazing and exciting last night, we will be here for 2500 years. It was only a four hour show! Counting the carpet, five. Full Story
Maya and Marty Live!
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Over the weekend I emailed Lainey all excited about Maya Rudolph and Martin Short's new variety show. Does this make me deeply uncool? Yes, but in a week being dominated by Taylor and Kanye's mutual f-ckery, I'd like to take a break from all-cap tweets and haughty publicists to talk about two really talented people. Full Story
Tina & Amy are trying
Last night was the premiere of Tina Fey's and Amy Poehler's new movie, Sisters, which opens next week against New New Star Wars. The opening weekend projection for Star Wars is $190-$225 million, which means no one has a clue what it's really going to do. There are only three comparables for this movie, both Avengers and Jurassic World, and in each scenario the box office was unpredictable. Full Story
Amy, Maya, Tina
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Since I just pissed you off with those Gerard Butler pictures in the previous post, let me make it up to you. These are photos that, guaranteed, no one will object to. Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Tina Fey all together last night at the Steve Martin AFI Lifetime Award tribute gala. Well, obviously, that was the best table, non? Still 6 months to go before we see all of them in their movie, Sisters, opening in December. Full Story
Salma & Maya Gossip Nostalgia
This morning I came across a link to the cast of Grown Ups 2 on Ellen. Salma Hayek and Maya Rudolph were sitting beside each other. Guess what came to mind, right away? It's been a long, LONG time since I watched that video. It's been almost 3 years. It was one of the best moments that year, 2010, the last time they were together promoting Grown Ups. Full Story
Nearest Oscar Misses: Wiig & Rudolph
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Is it going to be obvious that I haven't slept if I say "Wiig & Rudolph" sounds like an animated show I'd like to see? These guys just make me feel so comfortable. Everyone else at the Oscars is arguably a crazy Hollywood person. I look at these guys and I go "OK. You're my people. We're going to talk about this all later, right?: (Note: in order for this to work you have to forget that Rudolph is a friend of Gwyneth since, like, birth. Full Story
What is the value of the celebrity host?
Lainey messaged me on Saturday about why it seemed like SNL is always better when the host is a returning cast member as opposed to a celebrity. Knee-jerk reaction: because they're proper comedians and they get it. But it does go a little deeper than that, because there many examples of actors who make excellent hosts—Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Christopher Walken and John Goodman come to mind. Full Story
Worst SAG Choker: Kristen Wiig
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I like Kristen Wiig so much but that f-cking choker was so objectionable to me it almost affected how I felt about the wearer, this is what you risk with a terrible accessory. Like, I'm all for understated Balenciaga. And in many ways, Kristen Wiig is very understated Balenciaga. It's the anti-Marchesa. Full Story
GG Worst Bridesmaids: Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph
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Easy. Retract your claws. Read a few lines and then see if maybe you want to punch me. So there they were, Wiig and Rudolph (and McCarthy, yes, but put a pin in that for one second). Bridesmaids is, if not the biggest movie of the year, certainly the biggest movie story. Right? There's no question. Full Story
Bridesmaids & Angels
There was some serious strutting happening the other day on the set of Charlie's Angels in Miami as Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh, and Rachael Taylor, all dressed in white, stomped around in heels for a scene that obviously involves a lot of smiling, hair blowing, and gorgessity. A classic Angels moment. Full Story
Away We Go to Edinburgh
John Krasinski was spotted heading to a presser there in advance of his Away We Go opening the Edinburgh Film Festival tonight. Sorry I've been late with my thoughts. We saw it a couple of weeks ago and then travel and the Wine Flu got in the way. So as you know I'd been dying to see it. Full Story


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Moving Toward Gender Equity: It Takes Strategy and Opportunity
"Maybe in the Middle East … but in our part of the world, there is no gender inequity." As an Egyptian, I wasn't surprised to hear such assertions from colleagues when I arrived in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region to deliver a program aimed at creating opportunities for women in the private sector. With its socialist legacy, the region prided itself on gender equality. Women were historically well-represented in the state-run economic systems. I looked at legal frameworks and the Women, Business and the Law indicators and found little evidence of discrimination. Laws on the books were overwhelmingly gender-neutral. I was puzzled.
Then I studied data from the World Bank's Enterprise Surveys: Women's rates of participation in the private sector told a different story. Women's status seemed to be collapsing with the state systems and falling as markets started opening. For instance, now, only 36% of firms in the region are owned by women; that is a lower percentage than in East Asia (60%) and Latin America and the Caribbean (40%). Only 19% of companies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have female top managers, compared to 30% in East Asia and 21% in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Here come the attacks on Romney… McCain's revealing answer on Arizona and if it's in play in the general election… Perry's decision to stay in the race helps Romney… Obama's recess appointments -- a fight he wants to have with Congress… Santorum raises $1 million after Iowa… Don't forget about the pro-Santorum Super PAC… Update on the ad spending in NH, SC, and FL… And lots of campaigning in the Granite State today.
*** Here come the attacks on Romney: Unlike past presidential-primary front-runners, Mitt Romney has enjoyed this advantage over the past year: His GOP rivals have largely attacked each other, and have left him alone. Just last week in the lead up to Iowa, Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann were blasting Rick Santorum; Perry also went after Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Santorum for their previous service in Congress; and Jon Huntsman hit Paul over those racially charged newsletters -- all leaving Romney unscathed. (The equivalent would be, in late 2007, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Joe Biden, and Chris Dodd all beating up each other instead of Hillary Clinton, which never happened.) But after Romney's narrow win in Iowa, and now that Gingrich is looking for revenge, Romney has now become the target of attacks for the first time this campaign season. In fact, the Gingrich camp is now up with this TV ad hitting Romney in New Hampshire and South Carolina. The question becomes: How does Romney handle it?
*** McCain's revealing answer on Arizona and immigration: Yesterday, one of us interviewed John McCain after he endorsed Romney at an event in New Hampshire. Toward the end of the interview, we asked McCain this question: Is Arizona in play in the general election? And his reaction was especially telling. He paused for a few moments and replied, "I think that if not this election cycle, the demographics are that Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, even Texas will all be in play." McCain, who was once a principal architect of comprehensive immigration reform but who no longer supports it until the border is secured, added: "We have to fix our problems with the Hispanics." Where does it start? "It starts with a way to address the issue of immigration in a humane and caring fashion -- at the same time emphasize the need to secure our borders."
*** Perry's decision helps Romney: Make no mistake: Rick Perry's decision to stay in the presidential contest and campaign in South Carolina -- despite his fifth-place finish in Iowa (where he spent more than $4 million on TV ads) -- greatly helps Romney's campaign. Why? Because it potentially splits up the conservative/Tea Party/evangelical vote. If both Bachmann and Perry had bowed out, that vote would probably go to either Santorum or Gingrich. In addition, it's -- shall we say -- interesting that Perry's decision surprised many of his own staff. Why the change of heart? Did Bachmann's withdrawal do it?
*** The fight Obama wants: As far as President Obama's recess appointments yesterday, it is absolutely clear that he and his team want a fight with Congress -- and any legal challenge that comes with it. And they've made it clear if they don't currently HAVE a dispute with Congress, they are happy to pick a fight. And this fight, over the Consumer Protection board, has the added benefit of creating an "us vs. them" middle class narrative. After Obama made his recess appointment of Richard Cordray official, the Romney campaign fired off this press release: "This action represents Chicago-style politics at its worst and is precisely what then-Senator Obama claimed would be 'the wrong thing to do.' Sadly, instead of focusing on economic growth, he is once again focusing on creating more regulation, more government, and more Washington gridlock." But the Obama campaign fired back with this: "By opposing the appointment of Richard Cordray to run the first-ever consumer watchdog bureau, Mitt Romney today stood with predatory lenders and Republicans in Congress over the middle class." By the way, given the speed of the Obama campaign response, it's another sign that the Obama campaign is already focusing on the person they believe will be their general election opponent.
*** Santorum raises $1 million after Iowa: Turning back to the GOP presidential contest, Santorum has raised $1 million since his narrow second-place finish in Iowa, a campaign staffer confirmed to NBC's Andrew Rafferty last night. Can they keep it up?
*** Don't forget about the pro-Santorum Super PAC: While the pro-Romney Super PAC Restore Our Future has received much attention -- and deservedly so -- for the impact that it played in Iowa, it's worth pointing out the role that the pro-Santorum Red, White, and Blue Fund had as well. Although Santorum spent a mere $23,000 in advertising in the Hawkeye State, the Red, White, and Blue Fund spent $530,000 there. That's not a small chunk of change. And organizers say it's planning to start advertising in South Carolina. Meanwhile, NBC's Michael Isikoff reports that the conservative investor Foster Freiss, is one of the principal backers of this pro-Santorum Super PAC. He declined to give precise figures on how much he has donated ("I don't dare let my wife know that," he joked), but said he wouldn't object to a report that he was the major financial backer of the political action committee.
*** Update on the ad spending: By the way, here's where things currently stand in the early-state advertising battle:
New Hampshire: Our Destiny PAC (pro-Huntsman) $1.8 million, Paul $1.5 million, Romney $1 million, Perry $234,000, Santorum $30,000.
South Carolina: Make Us Great Again $1.8 million, Romney $555,000, Perry $220,000, Paul $219,000, Restore Our Future $147,000, Santorum $12,000
Florida: Romney $823,000, Restore Our Future $790,000
*** On the trail: With five days to go until the New Hampshire primary, most of the action is in the Granite State: Santorum has events in Manchester, Northfield, Tilton, and Windham… Gingrich hits Plymouth, Littleton, Lancaster, and Meredith… Huntsman is in Hampton, Durham, Portsmouth, and Newport… And Romney begins his day in Salem before heading to Charleston, SC, where he holds an event with Gov. Nikki Haley and brand-new endorser John McCain.
*** DNC hits Romney: And with McCain once again stumping with Romney, the DNC has a new web video cataloging all of the instances from the 2008 when McCain criticized Romney for being a flip-flopper. The video asks, "Which Mitt is he endorsing?
Countdown to New Hampshire primary: 5 days
Countdown to South Carolina primary: 16 days
Countdown to Florida primary: 26 days
Countdown to Nevada caucuses: 30 days
Countdown to Super Tuesday: 61 days
Countdown to Election Day: 306 days
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Nothing says happy holidays like a DVD copy of the horror film "The Conjuring." OK, maybe not.
To prevent you from going on autopilot and simply snatching up the latest DVD or Blu-ray release, here are five gift recommendations for that movie buff in your life.
- "The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside the Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made": With the able assist of Tom Bissell, actor/ model and Walnut Creek native Greg Sestero shows a breezy flair for writing with this hysterical, rollickingly entertaining account of making one of the most rotten movies of all time: "The Room." Sestero, who starred in the bomb, makes for a likable and engaging narrator as he recounts the Ed Wood-like antics of friend and filmmaker, Tommy Wiseau. It's a joy to read and refreshingly absent of any meanness, and it is loaded with laughs. ($19.88, amazon.com)
Mix and match Miyazaki: Turn an unhappy event — the retirement of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki from feature filmmaking after the release of "The Wind Rises" — into a celebration of one brilliant career by packaging up individual titles. The DVD collections are insanely overpriced. So bypass those and purchase three of your favorites. My recommendations: "Spirited Away,""Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Howl's Moving Castle." (Most retail for under $20 each)
- "Room 237"³: If you need to shop for that cerebral movie fan — the person who loves to study film as much as watch it — this documentary on those scarily obsessed with Stanley Kubrick's creepy "The Shining" makes for a perfect gift. This little-seen 2012 gem is flat-out fascinating as it gives voice to some ultra-bizarre hidden meanings in Kubrick's 1980 version of Stephen King's horror classic. ($20.34, amazon.com)
Should three films out of J.R.R. Tolkien's trim fantasy novel "The Hobbit" not do the trick, here is a "direct scan" of an original Middle-earth map drawn by Daniel Reeve, who worked on the "Lord of the Rings" movies. And if that doesn't sate a "Ring" appetite, Weta has all sorts of other Tolkien-inspired items. ($34.99, "wetanz.com/lotr/")
- "The Bruce Lee Legacy Collection": This massive 11-disc set from Shout! Factory honors the legendary, highly influential "Fist of Fury" star. The San Francisco native remains a martial arts icon today — even 40 years after his death at age 32. This collection features "The Big Boss," "Fist of Fury," "Way of the Dragon" and "Game of Death," along with three documentaries. Stuffed with commentaries and more. ($92.10, amazon.com)
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LGI Homes IPO Mediocre on Day One
The debut of LGI Homes Inc., a builder of entry-level homes, on the public market Thursday so far has gone much like those of other home builders this year: lackluster.
LGI's stock priced Wednesday night at $11, below its anticipated range of $13 to $15. As of Thursday afternoon, the stock was trading at $12.27 on the Nasdaq.
It has been a tough year for home builders to conduct initial public offerings, though many small builders are starving for the low-price capital that the equity markets can deliver to those who qualify. Investors are cowed by a slowdown in new-home sales since last summer, interest-rate volatility and uncertainty caused by debt-ceiling wrangling in Washington, D.C.