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Saving State
Being able to halt the app's physics calculations also served another valuable purpose. Suppose a phone call interrupts the app? In this case, the calculations and updates must be stopped while the user decides whether to take the call. If she answers the call, the iPhone OS warns the app that it is going to be shut down. The app receives an "applicationWillTerminate" message, and in response it must preserve its critical state variables. If this is done properly, when the app is relaunched it restores its state and can resume where it left off.
There are a number of ways to store an app's state. Cocoa Touch offers archiving features that allow you to save data and objects. The most comprehensive archiving mechanism is
NSCoding, which lets you save the complete object graph of a group of objects.
NSCoding preserves objects into nib files, and when they are later reloaded, the complete state of the archived objects is restored. You got a glimpse of this capability when working with views in IB. The UIKit class documents specify upfront whether each class implements
NSCoding. The problem is that you must write
NSCoding methods to preserve and restore your custom-made class. That seemed a lot of work, particularly when my app can be easily reconstituted by preserving just a few variables.
Cocoa Touch also offers a serialization mechanism that lets you store certain data objects. The serialized data is stored as a property list, which could be part of the application's property list (the Info.plist file) or stored as user preferences, using
NSUserDefaults. I chose
NSUserDefaults because it was simple to set up and met my needs.
NSUserDefaults, you stash the data into a shared data object, using a key (a string) to uniquely identify it. You also use key names to both identify and access the variables you store within the object. The methods I wrote to store and retrieve the variables are shown in Listing Seven.
Listing Seven
- (void)saveState { NSUserDefaults *savedData = [NSUserDefaults standardUserDefaults]; [savedData setDouble:shipHeading forKey:@"shipHeading"]; [savedData setDouble:shipX forKey:@"shipX"]; [savedData setDouble:shipY forKey:@"shipY"]; [savedData setDouble:mDX forKey:@"mDX"]; [savedData setDouble:mDY forKey:@"mDY"]; [savedData synchronize]; } - (void)restoreState { NSUserDefaults *savedData = [NSUserDefaults standardUserDefaults]; int programStateSaved = [savedData integerForKey:@"programStateSaved"]; // Get saved state flag if (programStateSaved) { shipHeading = [savedData doubleForKey:@"shipHeading"]; // Get heading shipX = [savedData doubleForKey:@"shipX"]; // Get X coord shipY = [savedData doubleForKey:@"shipY"]; // Get Y coord mDX = [savedData doubleForKey:@"mDX"]; // Get X velocity mDY = [savedData doubleForKey:@"mDY"]; // Get Y velocity } else { // First run [savedData setInteger:1 forKey:@"programStateSaved"]; // Create save flag shipX = self.view.center.x; shipY = self.view.center.y; mDX = 0.0; mDY = 0.0; shipHeading = 0.0; } }
Saving data in the user preferences object is straightforward. You retrieve a pointer to access the object, and save the critical velocity, position, and bearing information tagged with descriptive key strings. This code is invoked when the
UIApplicationDelegate object receives the
applicationWillTerminate message.
Retrieving the stored data is easy, and its method is called from the delegate's
applicationDidFinishLaunching method. The code first checks for a flag,
programStateSaved, to see if the app's stored data exists. If not, it makes such a flag and stores some default values into the object. If the flag exists, then the code uses the same keys used to store the data to retrieve it. The code places these values into the appropriate variables. Now all that's left to do is have gameLoop resume execution, and the physics engine picks up where it left off.
Finally, because of the iPhone's OS X underpinnings, you have a third option in which to save the app's context. You can use UNIX BSD-style file system calls to store and read the app's state, rather than Cocoa Touch. A good example of this technique appears in Wolfenstein 3D, where its
SaveTheGame method uses a passel of
fwrite() calls to save the game's critical variables, and its
LoadTheGame method uses
fread() calls to restore the game's state.
Final Polish
Getting a working app isn't enough, however. There are other design details that need to be dealt with. The first was checking the usability of the interface that I'd cobbled together. For that, I sought the feedback of a beta-tester, which was my son, John. While waiting in line for Avatar, I handed him the iPhone and had him fire up the app and fool with it. His feedback was swift and sobering: The control buttons were too small, and they needed to better indicate their function. I had drawn some crude arrows for the control pad and obviously they were lacking.
While I have some graphic arts skills, the app's UI would fare far better if I found some professionally designed arrow images on the Web. Ideally, they should be in PNG format (the iPhone's preferred image format, although it can handle JPEG, TIFF, GIF, Windows BMP, and XWindows bitmap files), and with a transparent background. I wasn't asking for much, was I?
After a little scouting, I found the Icons web page, which is part of the MySiteMyWay site. It provides a vast array of attractive icons in different colors and designs. There are icons for all sorts of images and concepts, and they are 512 x 512 pixels in size with transparent backgrounds. You can use any pixel-editing program to scale them down for the iPhone, although the original size might be handy for iPad app interfaces. Best of all, they're free!
I downloaded the glossy silver icons archive, and used Lemke Software's Graphic Converter X to edit the images. I selected several arrow images to represent the various control pad actions, scaled them down, and then merged them together into one image. This became the control pad displayed on the screen (Figure 4).
To complete the app, two other images had to be made. The first was a 320- by 480-pixel PNG image that's stored in a file named Default.png. When the iPhone app launches, this image is loaded automatically as a background scene until your app initializes and adds its views to the window. Otherwise, the user becomes alarmed when they stare at a blank screen for more than several seconds. A properly designed default image shows the user that the application is starting up and doing things. You can see this behavior in Apple's weather app, in that it first displays the blank days of the week graphic while it fetches weather information. For simple apps, this default image could be either a splash screen, or present a message that states the app is loading. More complex apps with longer load times should display a progress bar.
I had used Blender3D, an open source 3D modeling program, to generate the spacecraft image for Android. I had the original model file handy, so I used Blender3D render a larger image for use as the splash screen. Next, I had Blender3D render the ship into 57 x 57 pixel image file named Icon.png. This image serves as the application icon. I added these two files to the XCode Space project and after rebuilding the app, the icon and splash screen appeared with no further coding effort on my part. My tester, John, was much happier with the UI.
Lessons Learned
Looking back, there are a few things I would have done differently. For example, for my info button I use a graphic, but late in the design I learned that the there are two button types,
UIButtonTypeInfoLight and
UIButtonTypeInfoDark, that display the info icon for you. In addition, I'd group the initialization of the control pad and info button views into one method, and probably do the same for updating them. Contrary to how things are done on a desktop application, where one updates the UI as things happen, on a mobile platform it's better to group the graphics redraws together into bursts that allow the processor to fall idle and converse battery life. The reason for the separate code for these views is that my app grew incrementally as I learned things. Finally, the simple update code just hammers out redraw messages in response to touches, particularly for the ship's engine firing. It might be worth investigating if a little logic could implement smarter screen updates that occur only when something really changes.
Looking ahead, improvements that I'd like to make to Space are its ability to handle a change in screen orientation. Also, I'd like to make the screen controls configurable. I'm left-handed and put the control pad in the iPhone's left corner, but I realize my handedness is in the minority and other uses might want the control pad on the right. I'd also like to add guard logic so that the app could react if critical image files were missing, or if the saved variables were corrupt.
However, as such my iPhone app shows that I gotten off to a good start on my journey. I now understood Cocoa Touch's View classes sufficiently to draw to the screen, display controls, handle finger taps, and update the display in response to them. In addition, the app saves and restores its state when shut down, or when I take a call. The program accomplishes all of this using little code, which speaks well for the capabilities of Cocoa Touch and the iPhone mobile platform.
Tom Thompson is an experienced developer for multiple mobile platforms. He can be contacted at [email protected]


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Mila Kunis is GQ Magazine's 'Knockout of the Year' [PICTURE]
Mila Kunis has been declared the "Knockout of the Year" by GQ magazine. Don't be fooled by Mila's innocent look: she doesn't pull any punches when talking about Hollywood.
Mila lays out what she and other actresses deal with on a regular basis:
"The bottom line is if you're an attractive female in this industry, people just take you as that: attractive. People aren't getting the opportunity to move beyond being attractive. It's not only with comedy. It could be with drama or action or whatever. People are distracted by looks."
Interesting quote coming from a woman posing half-naked for an award based partially on looks.
Mila also talks about moving to America at a young age, and not knowing English, and how she didn't have many friends so she took up acting as a way to meet other kids.
It seems like poor Mila just needs a hug. Line starts behind us. Let's hope this diving board can hold us all.
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It's the holiday season and that means we are all spending lots of money on gifts for our loved ones. Shopping malls are raking in not only money that is sure to pump up our economy, they also bring in tax dollars with every purchase.
Buying on the web is a different story when it come to taxes.
One of the best things about buying something online is the immediate discount that comes with the purchase. And while that may feel terrific to shoppers, states are losing a bundle by not collecting sales taxes like those collected at brick and mortar stores.
Almost everywhere, online purchases are sales tax-free. In California, experts estimate that the state is losing more than one billion dollars annually.
Traditional stores have had to deal with this inequality for years. So much so that many have gone out of business because of the requirement for them to collect sales taxes at the same time that online companies get a free pass. The only occasion that sales taxes can be added is when the seller has some kind of a physical presence in the state, say a storage facility, where the customer makes a purchase.
The advantage for online stores also has become a major disadvantage (and financial headache) to the states. As traditional stores go out of business, federal law has kept states from collecting taxes from online merchants.
Local news from across Southern California
Until now.
Recently, New York enacted a sales tax on internet-run companies based on the contention that their online presence equaled a physical existence in the state.
Not surprisingly, Amazon sued, but a court found in New York's favor. The case is under appeal, but the issue of internet taxation remains on the states' front burners, especially in hard economic times.
Just what happens down the line remains to be seen, but with at least one billion dollars of potential revenue in sight, don't be surprised if the California legislature attempts to begin collection in the coming months.
The search for revenue in California isn't about to go away. The only question is, where will the state find it?


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Imagine being able to go for a swim in an outdoor heated pool, year-round. In B.C., that is.
Unless you're staying somewhere fancy like the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, it's not something you expect at a hotel, let alone your home.
It seems even more unlikely in a tiny seaside village on the edge of a rainforest.
But buyers in a new multifamily development in Sooke on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island can look forward to a daily outdoor swim, even in January, without freezing.
"The pool was a bit of a heartburn for a while, but it was just deemed to bring extra life into the outdoors and on the ocean, so the expense seemed to be justified," says Gerry Lamont, one of the principals in Lamont Land Inc., the developer of Heron View Villas.
Not only will residents in the Heron View Villas have a fiveby-15-metre pool in which to keep in shape, they also have a tennis court, fitness centre, hot pool, lounge and moorage for boats.
What's most unusual is not the long list of amenities, but the fact they were the first to go in. "It is unusual .. sometimes you have to wait until you get 50-per-cent sales to get your amenities in," says Lamont from the company's head office in Calgary.
The problem with waiting, of course, is that buyers could live in a place for years before getting everything they were promised.
And there's a downside for the developer as well, says Lamont.
"Sometimes when you promise and don't deliver, people just refuse to believe or buy. So because it was financially available, it was deemed to be the proper thing to do because the land was already paid for and it was just a matter of presenting it properly, and it helps you get a better sale price in the end."
Many of the 22 homes in the first phase at Heron View Villas have sold, suggesting that buyers do indeed like the fact that they can move in and immediately take advantage of everything the four-hectare site has to offer.
Lamont cites the early inclusion of the amenities as an example of how his company does things differently. According to the company's website: "Every decision we make in developing a new community is carefully considered from the end user's perspective - a homeowner."
The company specializes in building master-planned communities, typically around 40 hectares.
Heron View Villas is small by comparison, as is the final number of homes that will be built: 91.
Lamont Land has numerous projects on the go in B.C. and Alberta, and often partners with local landowners. In the case of Heron View Villas, it partnered with Angus Sutherland of Silver Creek Development, based in White Rock.
"We wanted a complete development that appealed to retirees, empty nesters, recreational users and families," explains Sutherland.
"It's just a beautiful site, how could we not have a resort style atmosphere?" he asks, referring to all the amenities.
He adds that the pool is equipped with larger-thanusual boilers to provide additional heating capacity in winter months.
Despite the luxurious extras, Sutherland believes the strata fees (an average of $216 per month) are reasonable and says the cost of the amenities was not huge. Lamont concurs: "This (pool) is not indoor. Indoor pools are a huge maintenance problem and costly problem, you know ... there's a big difference in how much it actually costs to use and maintain that pool ... they are expensive, but in this case they're well positioned and they're well built so they're not demanding a lot of attention that would be unnecessary, that's for sure."
The company appears to be reaching its target market. Realtor Cindy Robbeson of ReMax Camosun in Victoria says she's had buyers from Alberta, the Kootenays, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, itself.
Some are young retirees, while others still work. Most are empty nesters.
She says they're drawn to the recreational lifestyle of Heron View Villas and the small-town feel of Sooke with its population of about 10,000.
"They don't want to be in the hustle and bustle of the city, yet only 20 to 25 minutes away, you're into big box stores if one needs it."
Victoria is about half an hour's drive from Sooke and Robbeson likes to compare the two centres - Victoria and Sooke - with other places where there's a major city and a seaside village a short distance away, something like Boston and Cape Cod.
"Sooke is really- if people would wrap their head around it - it's really like driving into Boston and going to the outskirts of Boston to a seaside community, and that's what it is, it's a seaside community."
Locals might laugh at the comparison of Sooke with Cape Cod - there's a huge difference in property values, for one thing - but the prices in Sooke are a good reason to take it seriously.
The two-storey duplexes and fourplexes at Heron View Villas begin at $439,900 and go up to $849,900, including taxes.
Lamont says Sooke is "very affordable for what you get," about half the price you would pay for something comparable in Victoria.
The villas at Heron View are all three-bedroom units with two and a half bathrooms.
They range from 1,900 to 2,900 square feet.
Each unit has a two-car garage or a one-car garage and carport.
Granite countertops and hardwood flooring are de rigueur nowadays and you'll find these at Heron View, too.
Some of the units have waterfront views and for those that don't, the ocean isn't far away. Neither is the pool.
PROJECT: The Heron View Villas. It consists of 91 units (duplexes and fourplexes), some fronting the ocean. The first phase of 22 homes is complete. Exteriors are fire-rated according to the building code and maintenancefree, made of concrete siding and stone. All homes come with a double garage or a single garage and carport.
LOCATION: On the ocean in Sooke, on Vancouver Island PRICES: $439,900 to $849,900 including taxes. Monthly strata (condo) fees average 12 cents per square foot, and include an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, tennis court, fitness room and owners' lounge. All building insurance and maintenance, property taxes, landscaping and common lighting are included in these fees.
DEVELOPER/ BUILDER: Lamont Land Inc.
INFORMATION: Cindy Robbeson of ReMax at 1-800-663-2121, or visit www.heronview.ca


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GR 312 Contemporary German-Speaking Cultures 4 cr.
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Men's Buck Camp Flannel
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- Contrasting corduroy lined collar and cuffs
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I noticed that these flannels shrink if placed in the dryer. I prefer simple clothing that I can throw in the washer (everything on cool) and dryer (medium dry). My typical size is large. Would it be worthwhile to buy an extra large and try it out?
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Charlie Sheen is at the top of the scripted TV heap, according to TV Guide.
The mag reported that the "Two and a Half Men" star takes home $875,000 an episode for his role as Charlie Harper on the CBS sitcom.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Primetime Hunks
Last year, "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini led the pack with a whopping $1 million an episode for the final season of the HBO mob drama.
Among the rest of TV's highest paid men in 2009 are "24" star Keifer Sutherland ($550,000 an episode), "House" doctor Hugh Laurie ($400,000) and Christopher Meloni of "Law & Order: SVU" ($400,000).
VIEW THE PHOTOS: The Ladies Of Primetime Television
Lower down on the list were such stars as "30 Rock's" Alec Baldwin ($300,000), "Grey's Anatomy's" McDreamy, Patrick Dempsey ($250,000) and "Mad Men" main man Jon Hamm, who earns $75,000 per episode – just above "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford ($50,000).
On the ladies' side, Christopher Meloni's "Law & Order: SVU" counterpart brings home top dollar – along with a quartet of successful "Housewives."
Mariska Hargitay earns $400,000 an episode for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on NBC's "SVU," tying her with four "Desperate Housewives" stars – Eva Longoria Parker, Teri Hatcher, Marica Cross and Felicity Huffman.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Charlie Sheen
TV's other highest-paid women include "30 Rock" creator Tina Fey ($300,000) and "The Closer's" Kyra Sedgwick ($275,000).
However, actors aren't the only ones in TV land with serious paychecks. Among the stars of late night, CBS' David Letterman earns $32 million a year, outdistancing the salary of any actor – and also his NBC competitors, Jay Leno ($30 million) and Conan O'Brien ($14 million). And a number of newscasters are also top earners, led by Katie Couric at $15 million a year and Matt Lauer at $13 million.
And in the world of reality, generally bargain rates compared to scripted television, some stars still earn paychecks to write home about. Ryan Seacrest earns $15 million a year for his "American Idol" hosting duties, while reality stars such as former couple Jon and Kate Gosselin take home $75,000 an episode for TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8." No word yet if that number may shift in November, when the show relaunches as a Jon-free "Kate Plus 8."
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Couldn't "Impossible Trinity" also infer that you've dealt with the diamonds thrice? That Thing There 12:22, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
- No, you deal with the diamonds four times in GTA 4 and twice in TLAD. Liberi Fatali37 03:47, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Reason for rollbacking is that content was not related to Luis. It just shows that the window/roof is accessible.--spaceeinstein 01:24, 27 March 2009 (UTC)
Improvement with new updates
We need a new picture of Luis, preferably a close-shot of his face. Also, update this page as soon as new information is available. Liberi Fatali37 06:25, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
Luis Fernando Lopez is a Colombian race walker?
Luis Fernando López (born 3 June 1979 in Pasto Narino) is a Colombian race walker.
I guess his man is based on him.
- Haha, nope. ( http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0esf1MX4OGaJI/610x.jpg ). Kind of interesting, but to be honest it's not an uncommon name (a google search nets a whole bunch of people. Samadriel 14:33, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
Luis and the Military
Just wanted to clear something up that I deleted from the page... Luis was never in the military. The photos on the walls in his apartment are of his father. Luis's mother mentions that his father had been in the military, further more in an email Luis receives from his sister she asks if he still has those photos on the wall of their father.
--Mafioso86 07:24, November 5, 2009 (UTC)Mafioso86
Northwood Dominicans
Is Luis' association with the gang ever stated? It seems like Armando and Henrique just work for themselves. Hugo Stiglitz 04:36, December 29, 2009 (UTC)
His association with the Northwood Domicans is something from his past, as he used to work for Oscar and Alonso Gomez, but was arrested, during the events of The Ballad of Gay Tony, Luis only works with the NDs through Armando and Henrique Bardas, but then they disban from the NDs and start their own drug buisiniess, hence the minigame Drug Wars. Grand Theft AJ 23:53, December 29, 2009 (UTC)
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I just wanted to state that Mr. Big Shot and Captain Downtown are NOT nicknames for Luis, they're simply insults that are only said one time in the storyline by Armando. Neither of them are a considered alias. Grand Theft AJ 02:04, February 1, 2010 (UTC)
But Lou can't be a nickname too, it's just mistake of Mori and something like gay slang of Tony. Armando called Luis Captain Downtown and Mr Big Shot few times during the game and could called him like this in conversations with some street criminals and Henrique. I'm pretty sure they call him like this between each other. It's nickname of Luis given by haters. And Lou is just personal reference of Tony. Nobody on the streets know Luis as Lou. Orto Dogge 02:24, February 1, 2010 (UTC)
And you know, I don't think, that we have to arguing about this kind of fact. We have to put as much as possible information about Luis on this page, so there is no need to delete something. Especially if this is not absolutely wrong and has opportunity for arguing. Thanks in advance. Orto Dogge 02:37, February 1, 2010 (UTC)
- Alright, I'll try to explain this in the most simple way possible. "Mr. Big Shot" and "Captain Downtown" are insults BECAUSE Armando is insinuating that Luis thinks himself a big shot, and thinks he's better then Armando and Henrique. Vlad Glebov calls Niko Bellic a yokel many times, and yokel is not a nickname. For example, if I called you Mr. Argumentive on occasion, that wouldn't be your nickname, that would be an insult, because all you do is fuel these arguments. Also, neither you, nor anyone else has any idea what Armando and Henrique call Luis behind his back, so there is no evidence of that in any way, you're just looking for things to add. Now onto "L", "Lou", and "Louie". Take Carl Johnson for example. He is also known as CJ, because it's an alias. Gay Tony calls Luis "Lou" for short, but when he says "Lou" he's still talking to Luis Fernando Lopez, not insulting him. Armando and Henrique call him "L" for short, and foriegn people (Such as Yusuf Amir and Ray Bulgarin) call him Louis, because they're under the assumption that is his name, therefore he is also known as that. So if there are any words in here you didn't understand, look them up, and quit arguing with me about these things, I'm getting tired of it. Grand Theft AJ 02:56, February 1, 2010 (UTC)
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Edit wars are completely against the policy of GTW, so I'm glad you have taken it to the talk page. However, arguing really doesn't help the situation in any way. Personal insults doesn't help decide what to put on the wiki page, so just STOP as soon as the argument descends into that and get Staff to step in. For those of you who are not now blocked, I strongly suggest you reach a compromise. For example, mentioning the sort-of-nicknames in the Trivia section rather than the first sentence. This keeps the wiki clean and tidy, accurate, and containing all the information everyone wants. Do this to all the articles you guys have been fighting over. If any further wars or arguments happen, further action will be taken. Gboyers talk 02:06, February 3, 2010 (UTC)
- This site isn't so much as an encyclopedia as it is an insult board for immaturity to thrive on. I understand why, because a lot of kids see this as a game they can learn bad words and bad behavior from. It feels to me like there's alot of censorship going on that's sprouted out of ignorance. If you have a problem or you're uncomfortable with the amount of AKAs and nicknames the 3 protagonists from Grand Theft Auto IV have, perhaps you should take a step back and revert to editting the GTA3 articles, where the protagonist didn't have a real name, only AKAs and nicknames.D16x 18:52, July 31, 2010 (UTC)
- we all know that ok justicesamuel
His "tiny hose"?
Okay, I am so confused about how people in the game constantly say that he has a tiny penis. I have two reasons that go against this. 1) he screws women a lot and constant intercorse can cause your junk to grow 2) as popular culture says, black men have larger hoses than white men So, really, I don't know where they're all getting this idea from!!
- Do you really believe that every single black man in the world has a large "hose"? Popular culture says on average there's a slight trend. It's entirely possible that Louis is lacking in the trouser department. I'd trust the people he's slept with more than an average. Gboyers talk 23:08, February 17, 2010 (UTC)
"I'd trust the people he's slept with more than an average." - Exactly. Actually, Luis is more hispanic, than african-american. There are few mentions of his tiny hose in game, so it starts to look freaky for me. I think, that we gotta write about it in trivia section.Orto Dogge 23:43, February 17, 2010 (UTC)
1) I hear steroids do funny things to your balls. 2) He's Dominican, not black.ChanJaoming 23:47, February 17, 2010 (UTC)
It is made clear that he has a small hose, either by steroids or natural, Joni asks "do steroids shrink your balls or were they always like that? She sometimes says things complimeting Luis' upper body, but then saying "shame about the little man." As well as a few others.
Whether Luis has a small penis or not, I think Rockstar just meant it to be a little joke in the game (as Luis gets annoyed whenever someone mentions it being small), kind of like how Alex Chilton repeatedly says that Niko has a large one. Winter Moon 02:24, June 12, 2011 (UTC)
You all forgot to know is when Joni give him a blow job she said you should not a shower but you should are a grower mean when he is up it is big.Tyraj (talk) 03:31, January 28, 2013 (UTC)
Luis is the least favorite character?
I still can't believe this. He definitely was my favorite character, with Niko being a VERY, VERY close second. Johnny kinda sucked. He was just a complete a**hole.
I would still like to see this poll on the trivia page. Maybe it's on GTA Wiki. Ah well, I'll go look for it. 88FanNASCAR 21:00, February 22, 2010 (EST)
- This talk page is for discussing the article, rather than the character. Any gameplay or opinion discussions should go into the Forum. However, I will put a poll on the main page to find out :) Gboyers talk 02:04, February 23, 2010 (UTC)
- 1. Niko (epic)
- 2. Luis
- 3. Johnny
About the Carjacking Statement at the End of Trivia
I think the information there is wrong, since Niko carjacks drivers by just aiming a gun at them if he has one equipped, instead of using the normal pulling the driver out of the car thing. --PBello 01:00, April 16, 2010 (UTC)
Since when is his name Luis Fernando Santana-Lopez? I thought it was just Luis Fernando Lopez. Winter Moon 02:15, June 12, 2011 (UTC)
That's what I thought. I'm going to change it. Danny Phoenix 04:24, June 12, 2011 (UTC)
Can he have a girlfriend like the other gta games and I mean a serious girlfriend he love just went to know.Tyraj (talk) 22:29, August 16, 2012 (UTC)
Under Trivia, should it be metioned that there are two Luis look-a-likes during the Grand Theft Auto 4 mission, Undress To Kill? They both have the same jacket and similar hairstyles.Hisame1311 (talk) 20:49, October 2, 2012 (UTC)
Morgen and Monq are real his girlfriend and not just boody calls I mean he had a real relationship with them before they brokeup?Tyraj (talk) 04:37, January 27, 2013 (UTC)
Isn't Luis technically an Antagonist in GTA IV? Kastrenzo (talk) 12:09, June 16, 2013 (UTC)
Where in the game do they ever mention Ms. Adams? I've never heard it Kkia98 (talk) 22:57, July 28, 2013 (UTC)kkia98
Luis=Daddy Yankee(?)
I think you should add in trivia the fact that he looks alike to Daddy yankee (puerto rican "singer") for reference this video:
I dont know if its just me, but the outfit he wears in that video is really similar to Luis clothes, and the video was uploaded in 2008, so i think its possible for him to be based on said singer looks.


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Skynightblaze and Darth say that 33:21 is a verse which tells all people to follow Muhammad's personal example (recorded in ahadith).
Here it is in context:
"Allah knows indeed those among you who hinder others and those who say to their brethren: Come to us; and they come not to the fight but a little, being niggardly with respect to you; but when fear comes, you will see them looking to you, their eyes rolling like one swooning because of death; but when the fear is gone they smite you with sharp tongues, being niggardly of the good things. These have not believed, therefore Allah has made their doing naught; and this is easy to Allah. They think the allies are not gone, and if the allies should come [again] they would fain be in the deserts with the desert Arabs asking for news about you, and if they were among you they would not fight save a little. Certainly you have in the Messenger of Allah an excellent exemplar for him who hopes in Allah and the latter day and remembers Allah much. And when the believers saw the allies, they said: This is what Allah and His Messenger promised us, and Allah and His Messenger spoke the truth; and it only increased them in faith and submission. Of the believers are men who are true to the covenant which they made with Allah: so of them is he who accomplished his vow, and of them is he who yet waits, and they have not changed in the least that Allah may reward the truthful for their truth, and punish the hypocrites if He please or turn to them [mercifully]; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful."
Qur'an 33:18-24
So here is my response to them:
33:18-20 describes the poor behaviour of hypocrites in a situation of conflict.
33:21 says a good example was set by the Messenger for those who hope in Allah and remember Him much.
33:22 describes the behaviour of true believers in the same situation.
33:23 contrasts Muslim behaviour to that of the hypocrites (true Muslims are true to the covenant, whereas hypocrites flee).
33:24 inform us that a good example is in not doing what the hypocrites did.
Therefore 33:21 refers to the good example of the Messenger in displaying courage and trust in Allah.
Demonstrating a good example for those who do a particular thing means setting a good example in doing that thing.
Precisely the same expression is used for Prophet Ibrahim (60:6) in another contextual situation (60:4-6).
60:6 does not mean we need ahadith of Prophet Ibrahim, thus 33:21 does not mean we need ahadith of Prophet Muhammad.
The "good example" comes from conduct conforming to the ideals detailed by the Qur'an.
For instance: Prophet Ibrahim's behaviour (9:114, 11:69, 11:75, 19:42-48).
Muhammad only followed what was revealed to him (2:170, 6:50, 6:106, 7:3, 7:203, 10:15, 10:109, 33:2, 46:9), and thus the example is an example in following the Qur'an. The example is described as one in "believing in the Last Day and remembering Allah much", but if one studies the Qur'an, they will see that it tells people to believe in the Last Day, and how to remember Allah. Someone who follows the Qur'an will be a good example in doing what the Qur'an teaches.
Yet people still use 33:21 to justify ahadith (because it pleases them).
Which hadith would they believe in after this?
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It's your pre-Father's Day Blu-Ray/DVD Round-Up
The DVDs and Blu-Rays have been piling up. So, it's time to go through a bunch of them, with a bit of extra attention paid to movies that might appeal to dads, though I suppose moms might like some of these as well.
* Playwright George Kaufmann famously defined satire as "what closes on Saturday night" and these days you might as well define political thrillers as "what doesn't get greenlit unless a bunch of big stars really want to do it, and then bombs." "The Manchurian Candidate" is both political thriller and a satire and it didn't fail at the box office, though it was kept out of circulation for nearly twenty years after its initial release for reasons that remain somewhat mysterious to this day.
I'm hardly alone in feeling this is probably the best political thriller ever made and possibly the second best political satire after "Dr. Strangelove." Long after the end of the Cold War which spawned it, it's continues to resonate with our political culture and it's title still gives peoples the willies. Just ask John McCain.
Directed by John Frankenheimer and based on a novel by the mordantly comic suspense novelist Richard Condon of "Prizzi's Honor" and "Winter Kills,", you might know that it's the story of what happens when a Soviet/Red Chinese brainwashing unit gets its hands on a group of captured soldiers, including Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey, who makes aloof bitterness very cool), the highly estranged step-son of a Joe McCarthy-like senator. Frank Sinatra does maybe his best acting work as a traumatized fellow soldier who realizes something might be up because of some very strange and very bad dreams he's having — and the fact that he keeps calling the unpleasant Shaw "the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life."
It's a brave blend of politics, off-the-wall black comedy (what was called "sick humor" back then), suspense, and borderline Jacobean classical tragedy. Frankenheimer had a knack for making political material work dramatically, and also for drawing out strong performances. Janet Leigh ("Psycho") was perfect as the female love interest, who was written so oddly by Richard Condon and screenwriter/playwright George Axelrod that many have theorized she's actually an operative of some sort — an idea capitalized on in Jonathan Demmes' disappointingly morose 2004 remake. The greatest casting coup here, however, is Angela Lansbury's absolutely chilling turn as Raymond Shaw's hated extremist Washington-hostess mother. She wasn't the only less-than-pleasant character Lansbury ever played, but there's something about what happens when actors who make a career largely playing nice people play extremely not-nice people that can be electrifying.
I also can't resist mentioning the fight scene between Sinatra and Henry Silva as a North Korean spy, which Frankenheimer was often proud to mention was the first use of martial arts fighting styles in an American film. Seeing it again, it's not only more brutally effective than I remembered as Sinatra and Silva all but destroy Laurence Harvey's Washington apartment, but — especially in the initial moments when Sinatra instinctively begins fighting the Silva character without even knowing who he is — it's pretty obvious to me now that it had to be one of the main inspirations for the terrific first fight scene in "Kill Bill, Volume I," in which Uma Thurman and Vivica A. Fox lay waste to a Pasadena living room.
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For 12 years, Rick Fortenberry and Dave Hinson (of Dave's Comics in Fort Mill, SC) have been delighting Charlotte area comic book collectors with their Charlotte Comicon. The show is held three times a year–in April, August and December–and never fails to entertain. I suppose this would be a good time to mention that I have been involved with this show in both a volunteer and working capacity for a couple of years now. But, I promise not to let personal feelings get in the way of an honest convention report.
The Charlotte Comicon averages between 1,100-2,000 visitors per show, with ages ranging from toddler to senior citizen. Most of them are die hard comic collectors, as this show is predominantly a 'trade show'. With 35 vendors and 24 special guests (artists, authors, and so forth) at their April 13, 2014 show, there were plenty of treasures to be found. I have seen this show grow exponentially in recent years, even causing them to change venues to their current home at the Crown Plaza Executive Park Hotel.
One aspect of the show that has continued to expand is the Cosplay participation. Years ago, the number of attendees in costume was less than 100. Now, hundreds show up at Charlotte Comicon dressed not only as their favorite comic book characters, but recognizable characters from movies, television, novels, anime, manga, and more. This year's spring show had 164 contestants just for their costume contest! I do not envy the job of the judges, whatsoever. There were multiple age divisions for competition and Honorable Mention awards given out as well. Winners from each division were given cash prizes that they could spend in the dealer room. The costume contest is one of the bigger draws for the younger crowd that attends each show.
Seeking to connect with their cosplay fan base, Fortenberry and Hinson arranged for a special Secrets of Cosplay panel. The hour-long panel featured professional cosplayers DJ Spider, Amberle Linnea, Todd Lacey, Eve Madison and 'The Clown Prince of Charlotte' Victor Goldberg. Each panelist addressed specific topics such as the politics of cosplay, construction tips, and staying in character. It was standing room only in the ballroom that housed the panel, as the audience hung on their every word. Some went so far as to take notes during the panel and many hands went up when it was time for the Q & A segment. I know a lot of the familiar faces who attend the Charlotte Comicon regularly came away from that session eager to put their knowledge to use. The level of costumes at the summer show should be extraordinary.
Another new addition to the spring show was the Tribute to Charlton Comics panel, featuring Michael Eury (Editor-in-Chief Back Issue Magazine), Dan Johnson (Comics Historian) and Fester Faceplant (Artist, Writer). This hour-long panel with Q & A gave a unique history of Charlton Comics, 1946-1985, and the original characters that ended up being acquired and re-imagined by the likes of DC Comics. I admit, I knew nothing going into this panel, but by the end was fascinated with the industry and the backstory of the likes of The Watchmen. The Charlton Arrow #1 was being sold in limited quantities after the panel. Charlton Arrow is a limited edition collection of stories by Charlton veterans as well as contributors from DC Comics, Marvel and Archie. This historical look at the world of comics was enough to make me hungry for more. I hope that Charlotte Comicon will continue to include such panels.
All in all, Charlotte Comicon is exactly what they claim to be: a family-friendly show. For six hours and $5.00 (free if you are in costume or under the age of 12) you can enjoy a day meeting authors, watching artists paint and draw bringing characters to life before your eyes, and take in one of the wackiest costume parades I have ever seen. Here's where my honesty kicks in…if you have trouble with tight spaces, you might want to consider that when attending one of their shows. They get more and more crowded each time and maneuverability in the dealer room can be daunting at times, especially if you are wearing a costume. Beyond the tight quarters, I have never had a bad experience at a Charlotte Comicon.
There was a big announcement made at the spring show, however, that should alleviate some of the traffic. Fortenberry and Hinson will be adding a third ballroom for the remainder of the 2014 shows. This additional room will house a Toy Show, with vendors and collectibles as far as the eye can see. With comics in one room, toys and collectibles in another, and cosplay/panels in yet another room, even if their attendance doubles as a result, it shouldn't feel crowded and will remain a fun and affordable outing for families. I'm looking forward to watching this little show grow and grow. Who knows? Perhaps in the near future it could end up being a full weekend? Until then, I don't think Charlotte Comicon or its fans have anything to worry about.
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That's a fancy name for eggs baked in a cup or ramekin. Easy as 1,2,3, the eggs are baked with cream, salt and pepper and served with buttered toasts.
After a visit to the farmer's market, I always come home with farm-fresh eggs with bright coloured yolks and freshly baked bread. So eggs and toast is our standard weekend brunch. Some days the eggs are scrambled, other days they are baked or broiled.
In this method, the eggs are gently cooked over a water bath, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. By the time I put away vegetables from the weekly trip, the eggs are done and breakfast is served without breaking a sweat. Easy, huh? Did I say they make a pretty presentation?
I have cooked the eggs with only half-and-half, but you can also drizzle melted butter over the eggs before sliding into the oven. Other substitutions that can be made are parmesan cheese instead of salt, and tarragon instead of chives. You can also bake the eggs with chopped tomato or sauteed mushrooms. This is my entry to Waiter, There is something in my… Breakfast, hosted by Johanna at The Passionate Cook.IngredientsEggs – 4
Half-and-half or cream – 4 tbsp
Butter for greasingMethod
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 4 ramekins with butter and season the bottom with salt and pepper. Crack one egg per each ramekin and drizzle 1 tbsp of half-and-half or cream per ramekin. Place the ramekins in a pan and fill the pan with hot water till it reaches about half the height of the ramekins.
Bake for 15 minutes, until the whites are set and egg yolks are still wiggly. Bake for additional 2 minutes if you want the yolks to be completely set too. The eggs continue to cook a bit even after removing from the oven. Let the ramekins rest for 2 minutes and serve garnished with chopped chives and buttered toasts. This serves two.
This is my entry for this edition of CLICK – Au Naturel, created and hosted by Bee and Jai at Jugalbandi.
Edited to Add: Eggs en cocotte is my entry for WBB - Express Breakfasts, hosted by Raaga, The Singing Chef. WBB is Nandita's conception. For breakfast recipes that can be whipped up in under 15 minutes, head over to her blog for the roundup.


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How to Install Windows XP on the HP 2133 Mini-Note
jkOnTheRun posted an article on how to downgrade the Windows Vista version of the HP 2133 Mini-Note to Windows XP, I've linked the instructions below from bsumpter over at notebookreview.com's forum since Heyman just asked for it, hope it helps. Full thread on the post is linked here.
1) Plug in USB DVD / CD drive, insert WinXP disk.
2) Boot computer, hitting F9 at bootup to choose boot volume.
3) Choose your DVD / CD drive to boot from, then hit any key to boot from CD.
4) During XP setup, blow away all existing paritions (leave the small 400mb if you ever plan on reinstalling Suse Linux – I did not).
5) Format as NTFS – I used the "Quick" option as it takes forever the other way.
6) Install XP as normal from here forward.
7) Once installed, grab the Broadcom Ethernet driver and install it via CD or SD card:
8) Once you have a working NIC, connect to the internet, activate your copy of XP, and go to the "Windows Update".
9) From Windows Update, choose "Custom" and install all of the hardware drivers it offers.
10) Reboot.
11) At this point, everything should be working except sound and HP Quicklaunch button support.
12) Download the KB888111 patch and install for the first part of the sound fix:
13) Download the Vista sound drivers for the Mini-Note from the HP website:
14) Run the install for the file above. It will unzip to a folder of your choosing, try to run, and then bomb because you don't have Vista.
15) Go to Device Manager, double click on the "?" for sound device, choose Update Driver, and point it at the Vista driver folder unzipped by the above application.
16) At this point, you should have sound when finished.
17) Install the HP QuickLaunch button drivers (it's under "Official Site 1"):
18) Ignore the popups for new hardware during this install – they will go away on their own.
19) Hit the "Start" button, click "Run", then type "msconfig".
20) Once inside msconfig, click the "Startup" tab on the right, and turn OFF "smax4pnp".
21) Reboot.
Source – bsumpter via jkOnTheRun
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Huge help. Thanks a ton!!
Comment by steve | May 3, 2008 |
Yes! This also worked for me. Thank you!
Comment by Jim | May 8, 2008 |
Thanks for your great tutorial! It looks like the official XP drivers are up on the HP 2133 Downloads Page.
Comment by Erik | May 10, 2008 |
Hi, Thanks for the guide to install WIN XP. But, I would prefer to leave Vista as it is and install XP as well. Can you guide me on how to do a dual boot? I presume I can re-size the drive.
Comment by Chris | May 17, 2008 |
My hp2133 linux, Firefox keep closing on me. Any one got any idea why this is happening.
Comment by Stan | May 18, 2008 |
Prompted "Error loading operating system" when first time reboot during installation. Any idea how to solve this? My WinXP verson is SP1. Thanks!
Comment by Arthur | May 23, 2008 |
Arthur… On other forums I've seen that XP w. sp1 or less doesn't work. Suspected ACPI issue. XP w. sp2 appearantly does just fine.
Comment by Terence | June 5, 2008 |
Can someone tell me, how easy is it to downgrade from Vista to XP Prof and from Linux to XP Prof (I'm looking at buying the VIA 1.2 Ghz). My main concern is the performance, will this be a lot better/quicker than Vista? I have quite a few DivX movies on my usb drive & tend to watch them frequently. Will the XP 2133 play the movies smoothly and on full screen? I have used the Eee 701 with XP Prof and the movies play flawlessly on full screen. Thanks
Comment by Ismail | June 12, 2008 |
Do you have the chinese version to explain and instruct how to downgrade the Vista to wondows XP? Thank you so mych.
Comment by Dominic | August 15, 2008 |
Having the "Error loading operating system" , installed using XP pro SP2 ver 2002. ANyone help ><
Comment by vincentpoon | September 8, 2008 |
ok i found out the "Error loading operating system" problem.
You just have to delete the original 2 partition drive that comes with the vista. After which u need to create a new partition to install the xp.
Comment by vincentpoon | September 8, 2008 |
I would like to know the best online stores like tigerdirect/officedepot etc located in Hongkong /Malaysia/Singapore for buying a new laptop.
Pls help.
Comment by RMS | January 30, 2009 |
Ok i am not a pc genius but i have some capabilities. Well i have purchased the 2133 in Suse and i really need Xp on it. I have done Everthing! but still i cannot find a solution. I really dont know what is going on as my mate who purchased the same managed to put XP. i have followed this exactly as u say using different windows and also i have followed this other way using winsetupfromUSB. nothing has worked. once i have the bootable USB, i set it up and the windows screen appears perparing the files. Before it reaches the partition stage, i get a blue screen stating:
it seems it does not want to take me to the partition stage…i am really desperate and i dont know what else to do. Please help!!
Comment by Spiros | February 25, 2009 |
Hi, if are yet to resolve the issue above I can help but if you have then ignore this
Comment by Wilson | February 28, 2009 |
Hi, I have the same problem asn Spiros (see question sent 25th of February 2009). Can anyone offer some help?
Comment by KK | March 29, 2009 |
I have installed as mentioned. however the wireless cannot detect my wireless network. it works on my toshiba laptop but not the HP even when i use the windows wireless network connection or the broadcom wireless utility. Any advice
Comment by Aisha | December 15, 2009 |
Aisha, I have the same problem as well. Have you solved the problem yet?
Comment by Hynexl | January 12, 2010 |
hi, i tried to install winxp on my hp2133 but just after the first restart i get a acpi compat error, and if i press f7 during installation to bypass acpi i dont even get to the partition stage , it bombs out with a hardware or virus error, the drive partition have been delleted and recreated several times , my hp2133 had win vista on before i installed win 7 , but my voice program doesn't work wright with either, can some one please help me. i'm out of ideas. i even tried to install win98se and win95c but no luck.
Comment by paul kruger | May 28, 2010 |
btw I found a good Windows Boot CD, works nicely and is easy to use
Comment by Harvey Villegas | August 20, 2010 |


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Joe joined Gripple as Industrial Area Sales Manager for the East of England in March 2011. Such was his flair for sales, he doubled turnover in the region during his time in the role and was subsequently promoted to manage the Southern area sales team. As the business has evolved and reacted to market changes, Joe has developed with the business and now manages the Gripple London technical sales team.
Can you tell us a little about the Gripple London team?
It's a relatively new team; we've recognised in recent years the huge growth in London and the number of building projects in the pipeline is massive so we're really trying to capitalise on that growth now. We've been involved in a number of high profile projects in London over the years and we're looking to further enhance Gripple's reputation across the capital.
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We've been involved with a number of major projects in recent years but I'd probably say The Shard is the most iconic. Closely followed by The Swiss Re Tower and The Leadenhall Building.
What do you like about working in sales?
The main thing for me is the variety; no day is the same really. To give you an example, yesterday, I was working on specifying Gripple to suspend pipework services in a primary school; today, I've been working on a project which would involve Gripple products being used to suspend services across 12 stories of a new skyscraper in the city. Previous to this role, I was on a graduate scheme with a bathroom supplier in Victoria; it was desk-based and to be honest, I found it really boring so the difference from then to now is significant and refreshing!
What do you like about working at Gripple?
The thing that stands out with this business is the ethics and values underpinning all we do. There's a great ethos of caring for people at Gripple; I've experienced quite cutthroat environments in previous sales roles but Gripple is different and the team spirit that exists throughout the company really goes a long way to make it a great business to work for.
What does a typical day in your role consist of?
I usually have a number of meetings in the city; they involve selling Gripple to people for the first time, or managing the key accounts we have with existing customers. The other side of my day involves designing and specifying Gripple, which means recommending the best possible Gripple solutions to meet the contractor's requirements.
Are there any achievements you're particularly proud of?
Our work with contractors managing Waitrose and John Lewis building contracts has been a big plus for me. We've developed good relationships with the M&E contractors on these projects which has ensured Gripple is specified on new Waitrose and John Lewis stores across the country. Naturally, that means consistent turnover for us, and putting Gripple's name alongside high profile, consumer brands.
What kind of challenges do you face as a leader?
There are two main challenges for me, when to delegate being the first one. I'm obviously used to being out and about, on-sites, talking to architects and contractors but as I'm now managing a team, it's important that I can make the best use of the personnel in the team and cast the Gripple net as efficiently as possible. Secondly, finding the right people for sales roles is key. They've got to be the right fit for Gripple, have a good flair for selling, but also be tenacious and determined enough to take the knock backs you inevitably get in this profession, and keep plugging away.
Where do you see Gripple in the next 5-10 years?
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from the too-many-secrets deptWhile most of the attention on ACTA has been focused on the growing likelihood that Europe will reject the treaty, it appears that something similar is happening down under as well. The Australian Parliament's "Joint Standing Committee on Treaties" is now recommending that Australia reject ACTA as well.
"The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has thoroughly examined the text, the arguments and the positions taken by other governments and sees the writing on the wall; there appears a very real possibility that ACTA will not be ratified by sufficient countries in order to come into existence," said Senator Ludlam.What struck me as most interesting in this was the fact that Australia is also one of the major parties involved in negotiating the TPP agreement -- which is even more secretive than ACTA. Indeed, Senator Ludlam spoke out about that as well, comparing the two agreements:
"The Greens would welcome ACTA being ruled out completely because the content of this treaty is fatally flawed and the process that brought it about was shamefully and unnecessarily secretive. While our government did hold consultations they were farcical because those being consulted did not have the secret text and therefore couldn't provide advice and feedback.
"Australia's parliamentary committee is not alone in its detailed criticism of this Agreement. No less than five European Parliament Committees have recommended it be rejected. Several EU countries have suspended consideration until further notice and the Dutch Lower house has recommended its rejection outright. Hundreds of thousands of people have come out in demonstrations against ACTA throughout Europe and the United States.
"ACTA may well go down if governments listen to their people and parliamentary committees, however, many of the interests that drove ACTA are currently driving the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement – the obligations of this Agreement being negotiated in secret will affect very similar areas such as affordable medicines, Australian content and digital copyright issues."If this keeps up, ACTA is going to end up being an agreement between the US and Morocco and that's about it...
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July 8, 2014 at 6:02 PM
Governor Sarah Palin,
I agree with you that he President should be impeached. I have contacted my congressman and the speaker of the house for the past 12 months, but the Speaker of the House does not have the courage to perform his duties to impeach the current President.
Run for President.
March 19, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Dear Sarah
Just a note to encourage you When anyone is pursecuted as you have been you know you are doing something right. You ae a great young woman and American. Hang in there.
December 6, 2012 at 7:57 PM
WANNNA SHAKE THINGS UP….. Hey Gov. Nikki Haley….Appoint Sarah Palin to replace DeMint….hee hee hee….that would destroy the Libs…..(no length of residency requirement)
- December 6, 2012 at 7:57 PM
October 20, 2011 at 10:42 PM
June 18, 2011 at 8:06 PM
This video was created for the Palins, inspired by the recently released emails. This was the closing for the June 13th radio program on "The Baker Report"
April 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Type the below in your browser and Obama says with his own mouth he was born in Kenya. I don't understand what all the flack is about when he SAYS he was born in Kenya. I don't see how this video could be doctored. I believe it is really Obama talking.
Obama says with his OWN mouth "My Muslim" faith. Hear it for yourself. Sincerely yours
March 22, 2011 at 11:12 PM
DEAR Sarah, I have been around a long time, yet cutting firewood working on the farm listening to Rush, not knowing who you were I heard your acceptance speech accepting VP. You blew me away, finally I was excited about a candidate. You are the best and I go back to Truman. Hang in there, I only admire you more each day. Read your book Rogue, you are what America means to me. I have three Honorable Discharges, have had my disagreements as to the countrys direction since Vietnam, we've been sold at every step of the way since then. You are our only last hope, we will rally around you, that I promise. Please run while many people still remember America before McNamara etc. You are the best since Goldwater, and Reagan was really good. He(goldwater) was the best. I write my freshman congressman begging him to call the alarm and get some spine, Never going to happen with Republicans, they do not see the threat. 9/12, 2009 on the Mall singing the National Anthen was one of the most special moments of my life, I cried with 1.5 million others. Churchill cried the alarm an no one listened, he was a leader, you can be the next Churchill, period. Guts, something that is rare these days. The women of the GOP have more than there male counterparts. Steve King, new guy in Ga, new guy in Fla, these are a few men I respect, they will rally behind you. Your husband is the best, I admire him as much if not more since he supports you under such horrible conditions you never should have faced. It is hard ball time, this guy living in a barn, unemployed loves this cvountry, seeing it die makes any sacrifice I make trivial. I love Herman Cain and Rubio, good running mates.Listen to the winds not the GOP or NYTImes, and good riddance to John Mccain. sincerely jmbailey
January 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Dear Sarah Palin,
When you and Senator McCain, my family and I deeply appreciated your love, support, and beliefs, in a value system, which was so much like ours…that, for the first time, in probably 20 years…I had extreme hope, in the two candidates.
Thank you for all that you have done, are doing, and will do, and if you ever need a volunteer in your area…I am glad to help. I owned a Janitorial Service in Montana, and am just a hard working woman. I simply must see this America of mine, come to a better place, and think you may be a very great part.
I also have been writing my ideas of facebook, and, because I hold views that people on facebook do not possess, even a Christian friend wrote this:
by Jeff Pagan on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 6:41pm
Christians ! What are we thinking??? If God's Word instructs us that it would be better to let ourselves be cheated and defrauded rather than to take a "brother" to court( 1 Cor. 6:7 ) before a worldly judge, how can we even think that it's ok to argue and backbite and fight with a brother before the WHOLE WORLD on Facebook?? If you have a problem with someone deal with it in private ( Matt 18:5 ) as His Word instructs us, or go find some other "god" ( intentional lack of capitalization) to follow after and shame their name. Please use this media to bring honor and glory to HIS name, not shame. Please quit using this as a tool to spew hatred and strife. All you do is dishonor the name of Christ when you do this. And you never "win" the argument, BUT Satan wins every time!
If sending messages about a belief that America needs to change…then, what other means do we have to suggest it, better than your facebook website.
Please, would you have someone, or your yourself, look at what we are doing…and tell me if you think I have made any mistake. Please!
Thank you for everything!
January 22, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Just had to drop you a note to say how much my husband and I love the Alaska show. So much relates to our life but we are jealous of yours.
1. we are highschool sweethearts who went on to marry and have 4 kids. (You know,…the "odd-balls who have more than the 2.2 kids" syndrome ;) )
2. we love the outdoors and showing our kids how lucky they are with everything that is around them.
3. Find it challenging to deal with the Diva's of the world but even worse the ones who specify that they think you are different. (City girls :D )
January 19, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Pro-life is pro-love. Pro-choice is, well, something else. I'm halfway through America By Heart and can feel your love in it. Keep telling the truth. You inspire me. You make me feel good about my faith.
January 18, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Ms Palin,
I commend you for your political "incorectness". You'll have my vote any day. I guess I don't need to remind you of this and do not intend any disrespect, but in addition to being smart, you are also a very pretty Lady. Good for you!
Brian Quinn
Bay Shore, NY
January 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Dear Mrs. Palin,
Met you and you signed your book last fall, Thanks again good book.
Since then this Arizona debunkle should do nothing but strengthen your goals for 2012!! by exponential numbers.
You know it is obvious of the Democrats goals to stop you. Did you notice there was NO hooplah, mention, etc. for the Muslim Army dude that killed numerous soldiers last year. NOT ONE REFERENCE.
I got an email with the Az. Killer's Picture and your name below it!! What Crap is that can you sue them??
Regards, God Bless you (I think I can still say that – I will check with Congress!!)
Melvin Leroy Miller
Father, decorated Viet Vet, International business man, Virginian, Constitutionalist.
January 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Dear Mrs. Palin,
I have so enjoyed watching your show, wish there was more! Growing up we were not wealthy, but I always grew up Republican, and as an adult always voted that way, even when I didn't have money. I have learned so much about you and respect you as a woman in politics, mother and wife! You will always have my respect … just wanted you to know this. Also thank you so much for putting yourself out there for people to see the real you and your family, you have my vote if you decide to run in 2012! Good luck to you and yours, Tanya Sturgill
January 12, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Dear Mrs. Palin,
I just wanted to drop you a note of support. I think what the Dems are doing in the face of this AZ tragedy is disgusting. Please stand your ground and do not cave to these Marxist morons. I am in your corner and if you need any assistance, I am here.


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John Todd Wilson was born March 7, 1914, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He was educated at George Washington University and the State University of Iowa, where he studied psychology, philosophy, and education. During World War II while in the U.S. Naval Reserve, he helped administer a selection and training program for radar operators and Combat Information Center officers. Following the war he obtained a PhD degree in psychology at Stanford, continuing his earlier studies of human learning patterns.
Wilson spent a year working jointly for the American Psychological Association and for George Washington University, then returned to government service, first with the Office of Naval Research, then with the newly-created National Science Foundation, serving from 1955 to 1961 as assistant director of its Biological and Medical Sciences Division.
In 1961 Wilson came to the University of Chicago as special assistant to President George W. Beadle, who had just arrived himself from Caltech. In 1963 Wilson returned to the National Science Foundation as deputy director. Then in 1968 President Edward Levi persuaded him to come back to the University, as vice-president and dean of faculties.
In 1969 Wilson was appointed Provost and held that position until Levi resigned to become U.S. attorney general in February 1975. Wilson became acting president and expected to fill the role until a replacement could be found for Levi. Instead, Wilson himself was elected president in December of that year, with the expectation that he would retire in a few years, near his 65th birthday.
Wilson had watched the University grow during the early Levi years, especially after money flowed in from the first phase of the "Campaign for Chicago," which closed successfully in 1968. By the early 1970s, though, the University was again pinched as inflation eroded income and cutbacks in government aid to education began in earnest. As provost, Wilson responded by presenting the University with a five-year austerity plan to bring the budget back into balance.
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