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After almost a year, my third update to the ObjC beginner caveats blurb. 8 new caveats added today (marked with [NEW])
1. NSArray/NSMutableArray cannot hold ints or NSInteger
>> although NSInteger is notationally similar to NSNumber, NSNumber is an object while NSInteger is an alias for int or long (depending on whether you're running a 32/64 bits architecture). NSArray can only hold objects. If you want to add a number to an NSArray, use NSNumber and initialise your number with something like [NSNumber numberWithInt:26].
(Yes, you can use standard C arrays, there are quite a few posts about this around)
2. NSNumber doesn't auto-unbox
>> If you try to assign NSNumber to an int (or, better, an NSInteger), you're assigning a pointer, not the actual number. To get the actual number, use something like: [MyNSNumber integerValue]
3. Strings don't concatenate with [+] or [.]
>> If something like "Score: "+score is what you're used to, try making friends with:
[NSString stringWithFormat:@"Score: %i", score];
4. In, (void)applicationDidFinishLaunching:(UIApplication *)application {…}not all IBOutlets depending on your nib file will initialize until your view is added to the main window
after [window makeKeyAndVisible]; it should be safe to access all IBOutlets attached to your viewController.
5. I updated the frame property of a subview, but the coordinates look incorrect.
>> after updating the UIView.frame property on a subview, invoke setNeedsLayout on the parent view.
6. NSTimer fires at the wrong time / fires too many times
>> When you allocate/init NSTimer with the usual code, you don't need to invoke fire(). NSTimer is setup as soon as it's initialized and fire() shouldn't be called directly as it, *doh!* fires the timer.
>> Whatever you name your callback method, it should take a unique NSTimer argument ( the selector argument would typically look like @selector(myCallback:) with the semi-colon at the end).
What happened to me is that my timer kept firing over and over even though repeat:NO was set. Adding the timer argument to the callback fixed the problem.
7. You cannot declare new variables inside a switch statement
switch (foo) {
case BAR:
char foobar='*'; // compile error
Use this instead:
char foobar;
switch (foo) {
case BAR:
foobar='*'; // OK
Memory Management
8. Use NSZombieEnabled to crash and get a call stack when your program attempts accessing a deallocated object [NEW]
Google it…
9. You need a symbolic breakpoint to hit malloc_error_break and get a call stack [NEW]
Google it (I feel lazy).
10. Unless otherwise stated, objects allocated as a side effect of calling methods other than [alloc] are autoreleased.
This is especially applicable to objects created using factory methods. Take the following example:
[NSMutableArray arrayWithCapacity:5]; // will be released automatically
[[NSMutableArray alloc]initWithCapacity:5]; // we just created a zombie!
At first, it would seem that [NSMutableArray arrayWith...] forms are just shorthands for [[NSMutableArray alloc] initWith…]. Hell, not quite.
[NSMutableArray arrayWith...] and other, similar factory methods, 'emulate stack allocation' for reference types. This means that we don't need to worry about releasing them, as the so-called autorelease pool will take care of them for us.
When we check our code for memory issues, knowing which objects are kept in memory (on the heap) is essential. One way to learn about these is to scan for alloc, retain and release statements. The so called 'shorthand forms' allow using objects transiently, without worrying about memory issues, so this convention can help reduce the time spent on memory management.
There are downsides to this for unfortunate beginners:
(1) When we start with objective c, the [alloc[init form appears verbose and cumbersome. So we're likely to create our own shortcuts -- generating 'silent allocations' that make memory management harder.
(2) If we use the 'shorthand' forms, we quickly end up with weird, hard to fix bugs, because we might end up assigning auto-releaseable objects to variables, then these objects get deleted implicitly, and finally we end up accessing... ...garbage(!!!).
11. Beware of abusing autorelease [NEW]
Autorelease is useful and in some cases you cannot avoid using it:
- Objects returned by factory methods
A(n essential) convention dictates that objects created using [alloc] have a reference count of 1. In contrast, callers of factory methods are not responsible for releasing returned objects unless they retain them (see #10)
Since we can't use [release] before returning an object we just created, we need to use [autorelease] - An object on the call stack may get deallocated if [release] is called.
Now, it may be argued that only bad design can cause this to happen. Nevertheless one way to solve the problem (it can get nasty) is to use [autorelease]
Now that this is out of the way, beware of practices involving using [autorelease] as a 'default safe way'. Here's why:
If an object deallocates unexpectedly following a call to [autorelease] the call stack above [dealloc] doesn't tell you what caused this object to deallocate.
I don't see how a coding style involving loosing track of deallocation events can be safe.
12. You can crash the leaks tool in Instruments (seen in Instruments 4.0, 4.1) [NEW]
Recently I managed quirky memory management code that didn't crash on device or in the simulator, yet crashed instruments. Checking the details, I stumbled on something like 'invalid leaks data'.
I was about to use up one of my support tickets but reflected that sending my code over and waiting for the ticket to process would take a lot longer than reverting my changes and use the weak muscle to figure it out.
On the downside I got lucky before I managed to narrow it down.
Even if you're not part of a team, consider using versioning (SVN or whatever new-fangled stuff you'd like).
Kind reminder:
No versioning
=> no diff tool
=> no way to accurately revert changes
=> panic
=> loss of money
=> loss of sleep
=> loss of hair(*)
(*)If you are bald I trust this won't be an issue.
13. WTF my code crashes when 'unplugged' [NEW]
Consider the following case:
- Your code doesn't crash when debugging on-device.
- Your code doesn't crash when debugging in the simulator.
- Your code crashes when running in the simulator after pressing the app icon.
- Your code crashes on-device when running after pressing the app icon.
Then try this:
- Disable NSZombieEnabled. Quite possibly you'll see a fairly non-descript crash in the debugger when running the same code.
- Try to isolate the stack that causes the crash (it's not meant to be fun but using a dichotomy you might get it done in less than an hour)
- Re-enable NSZombieEnabled. At this point you may see inconsistent variable assignments in the debug window.
- Set breakpoints on [dealloc]. Quite possibly you're deallocating an object that's already 'somewhere up' on the call stack. On sunny days this crashes the device/simulator (hey, it's actually a GOOD thing). On rainy days it drives the debugger crazy.
Build errors & warnings
14. Warning: Multiple Build Commands for output file …
In XCode, the name of a resource (e.g. a picture to include in the build as resource) is different from the path the resource is retrieved from. Several resources can have the same name, linked with different paths. So for example we can have:
- foo.jpg (/images/foo.jpg)
- foo.jpg (/mypics/draft/foo.jpg)
In the final bundle, however these resources are in conflict, they both target /foo.jpg. XCode will issue a warning if resources conflict in this way.
Unsurprisingly, this typically happens when reorganizing project resources.
15. Linking C++ libraries [NEW]
If your project depends on C++/ObjC++ libraries, you may need to add -lstdc++ to other linker flags to your build (see here).
Nibbling UIs (Interface Builder)
16. Action mappings are one-to-many
Yesterday I copied a button from my UI and bound an action to it. Then I was rather puzzled to find that, when I clicked on this button, my game started off with an ominous GL error code. I thought binding an action to a button overrides the previously bound action. It doesn't. The same user action on the same widget can bind several IBAction targets. In my case this caused the game's start method to be called twice.
Asset management
17. Use the blue folders [NEW]
If you have hundreds of assets, adding them manually will be a pain. However you can link a whole folder; in XCode's 'add files wizard' select your folder and tick create folder references automatically…
XCode is getting better at detecting changed/added assets between builds (but see #18, below)
18. Sometimes you need to remove your app from the simulator/test device [NEW]
If your code relies on a mechanism allowing to retrieve a resource from one of several locations, you need to delete your app from the simulator / device whenever you remove assets from a blue folder.
Let's say your sound folder is organized like this:
---- KO_sound.caf
---- goblin_sounds/
-------- KO_sound.caf
Now suppose you deleted KO_sound.caf under goblin_sounds. Well the goblin specific sound recorded from your little sister's performance will still load and play because it doesn't get removed automatically.
Between builds, no files are deleted from package contents. I don't know whether it's a bug or not. It's often annoying.


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What am I doing wrong?
January 29, 2010, 05:41:40 PM »
So far, I've tried limiting my queries to a few a week for the last few months. I did go on a few tears where I'd do about five in a week. I'd wait for response, and as I wasn't getting any requests, not even for partials, I revised my query, sent it to more agents. Still nada. I've had my story up at authonomy for months, received some good critique, and positive comments, etc. I've revised, edited, revised again, well, you get the picture. I posted my query here, got some good advice, and also some positive comments, posted my first five pages here (Title:Enemy Combatant, about two months ago, I think) , again, almost all positive comments.
I even changed the beginning I posted here, despite the positive comments, because one person on another site said it was a prologue and agents hate that, and that one aspect of my plot might be turning off agents. It took some doing, but I changed that too, sent out new queries, with new sample chapters--nothing.
There are getting to be less and less agents. At this point, I'd be thrilled to get even a partial request. Oh, and I've been trying to make sure that every agent I query represents my genre, so it's not like I'm sending a adult thriller to agents who only rep YA fantasy or something.
I feel like querying every single agent, get the inevitable rejection letters and just be done with it. It feels like Chinese water torture to send out one at a time, and get rejection letter trickling in over the months. I feel like just ripping the Band Aid off.
I probably won't do that, but it's getting very depressing. I don't know anyone who hasn't had at least a partial request. Heck, I even afraid to critique anyone's query here, because I'll probably just make their query worse. What do I know about querying? Nothing, it seems.
I'm not sure if I'm seeking advice, or just needing place to vent/whine. (mostly whine, I guess.
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January 29, 2010, 06:09:59 PM »
Hi there. I feel your pain. I have sent over 150 queries (on an old project) and did not get one request.
I'm gonna be honest here and say my writing is "good," but it's not "great." In this biz, "good" isn't good enough. So, my advice is to keep revising. Positive feedback is good. Positive and real feedback is better. Get some HONEST critiquers (not the kind who rip apart just to be spiteful, or the kind who say "great job!" without saying "you need to change this," but the kind who catch EVERY detail with tact) and DON'T GIVE UP.
When I get over myself (
), I'm gonna revise again. Hopefully, I'll be ready tomorrow, cuz that's my plan
--revise, revise, revise. Get rid of redundancy. Streamline where possible. Get closer to my characters. Tighten the prose.
mmcdonald: Take a break from the querying and practice the art/craft of writing.
It hurts to hear, but I hope it's helpful. (Please note that I did NOT say your writing was bad in any way. I'm challenging you to improve it nonetheless. We could all use that. I'm including myself in that bunch.
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January 29, 2010, 06:13:09 PM »
Crap, mmcdonald.
This process can be so painful. Would you be willing to repost your query? I'd love to see if I can help, and I know others on here would be interested in helping as well.
Another piece of advice: query widely. Many agents who didn't represent my genre still requested.
Sending an e-hug your way...now post that sucker, so you can get some requests.
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January 29, 2010, 06:18:30 PM »
I'm so sorry this is happening to you! I feel for you, I really do. I think that the most important thing to remember is just not to get discouraged. (I know it's hard.) You'll look back on this and laugh when you're living the good life! You and Oprah will share a chuckle, or maybe David Letterman when your book gets turned into a major motion picture!
Do you have anything in your query letter that is specific to the agent that you are querying? Like, "Your website states that you are currently looking for Adult Thrillers, so I think my manuscript will be a good match for you." I know they like it when you somehow tailor your query to them. I have even done research on their book titles and said something like "XXXX will fit well with your other Thriller titles, such and such, and such and such.
BTW, I'm not sure, but I think you can send out more query letters than that. Just don't send them to different agents within the same agency.
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January 29, 2010, 07:06:02 PM »
Well, I've never had even a partial, either, so I feel your pain!
I've decided to work on my first three chapters (and more!). When I'm done, I plan to wait at least three months from my last round of queries, then follow one agent's advice:
1) Re-write the query - greatly.
2) Re-query - without mentioning it. She says they don't remember from 3+ months ago.
3) (My advice to me) Change the title in case they have a database.
Wishing you good timing, good karma, and tons and tons of luck! Plus a great book and an outstanding query letter, of course.
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January 29, 2010, 07:43:57 PM »
To start with, things are tough; no kidding. A hundred years ago there was one writer for hundred thousand readers, read somewhere that in 1990 there was one for every seven thousand readers… I expect that now there's one for maybe 500 or so. These days, publishers are happy when they sell 10,000 of a title. Many agents have quit, most have scaled down. With self publishing, POD, e-publishers, etc it's not going to be much easier in the future… but those who persist will prevail.
Personally, I changed my query 4 times, till I hit upon a wining variant. With my first novel I queried over a hundred and only got 3 bites (two from scammers, one from a newbie... hell, seven years ago I knew nothing about querying).
Having quite a few partials and fulls out, for my second novel, I stopped querying it. Two weeks ago I got an itch and sent out the old Q for my first (didn't change a word), and got 4 requests. What I'm trying to say is…. It's a crazy business we're in and the world out there is even crazier. If you enjoy writing, you can't afford to throw in the towel. Post back you Q… we'll try to help. Rewrite the synopsis and the opening pages…. be ready for when that call will come; and come it will.
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January 30, 2010, 05:49:18 PM »
If you've rewritten your query (BTW, did you take out the 9/11 reference) and received positive feedback on it and the beginning of your manuscript, there's not much you can do except write your next book. This isn't to say that you have to give up forever and the one you're querying now. Once you sell
book, you might be able to dust this one off and sell it, too. I'm hoping so, at least, because I have a couple of novels I'd like to rewrite and send out once I publish my first book.
This industry is weird. It's frustrating. Sometimes you can do everything right and still not get that lucky break. Eventually, though, persistance will pay off.
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February 03, 2010, 12:29:20 AM »
I'm with brimfire....If you are a writer, then write.
There may be many reasons you aren't getting nibbles. Don't over personalize the process. Set your own limits regarding how far you are going to pursue this particular project and then move on to the next when it's time. And while you're doing that, don't forget to remind yourself of what an amazing human being you are for having accomplished this much. It takes gumption to get this far....
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February 03, 2010, 04:33:52 AM »
That sucks but don't give up.
Remember, even J.K.Rowling and Stephenie Meyer got turned down before they landed agents and look at them now.
I'm in the same camp as brimfire and Fizelle...writers write.
Sending you karma for luck.
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February 03, 2010, 03:53:35 PM »
My first book only garnered a few partial requests and every partial request was rejected for not being "strong" enough. It was also a little dark and controversial. It is an awesome story, but I'm starting to think it wasn't commercially viable enough for a debut novel. So I put it away and wrote another one. So far this book is getting about a 60% request rate. I'm hoping to use the success of this one to springboard my last one, cuz it's my baby.
Write another book! Your other one won't die, it will merely age like fine wine and get better! Just think of all the knowledge you acquired with this last one that you can apply to future projects! Ever Onward, my friend!
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February 04, 2010, 02:00:05 PM »
Quote from: violet on January 29, 2010, 06:13:09 PM
Crap, mmcdonald.
This process can be so painful. Would you be willing to repost your query? I'd love to see if I can help, and I know others on here would be interested in helping as well.
Another piece of advice: query widely. Many agents who didn't represent my genre still requested.
Sending an e-hug your way...now post that sucker, so you can get some requests.
I don't know what your genre is, but I second violet's advice. Also be on the lookout for NEW agents. They, by necessity, are open to new writers. Yes, I know they don't have a track record, generally, but if they are with a good agency or have the right background to succeed as an agent, it's your most likely way. (Just be sure of that right background part. I'm not saying to sign with just anyone)
And keep in mind that it is a TOUGH market for new writers. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Publishers (and therefore the agents who sell to them) are very cautious about taking on new talent. They still have to--they have no choice. But they're not in a hurry and agents are understandably cautious in response.
Some around here know how many queries I sent out before I got an agent. I try not to think about it. So don't feel like you're alone. Finding an agent is tough. Consider that last year agent Kristin Nelson said that she got 38,000 (THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND) queries. She took on (with her new associate) eight new clients. I say it's encouraging that she took on any--but it shows how important it is to query widely and watch for new possibilities. When I was searching, I kept a hawk eye out for anyone new in the field who would be looking to fill their "stable".
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February 05, 2010, 09:05:34 AM »
I feel your pain! Keep your chin up and revise, revise, revise. I do my querying in rounds and see what happens. If I'm not getting any responses, then I revise and then start another query. Last query I got a request for 2 partials and haven't heard anything from them. I sent the requested docs by mail with an SASE and you'd think they would at least let me know they were passing. It's a tough biz.
Sending you a hug
(which I think this is . . . but they sorta look like they're making out, don't they?) and a karma for luck!
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February 06, 2010, 10:37:26 AM »
Mary, dear you know I'm here for you. And you know too that I want you to get goig on that new book because what we talked about sounds freaking amazing!!!!
I know you're querying some romance agents too right? Just keep trying.
Oh and brimfire, yeah she took out the 9/11 reference.
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February 06, 2010, 11:23:25 AM »
Hi all,
I'm one of those who had better love writing for the sake of writing.
I've had one partial in a round of sending out queries and nothing came of it.
I need to get courage to try again, because my first five pages and my query have been edited several times since then. My title is different. Now I'm working on a one page synopsis.
That's the great part about QT members. You are providing that courage. We hang in there for each other. Karma to each of you.
Thanks for your support, AnneJ
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Yes..a 60 character roster would be nice..is that so wrong to ask for
yeah I know, its a tad huge, but its not like fighting games haven't done rosters that big before. (They have, just maybe not Tekken or Street Fighter..) but I mean, evenivitably if they don't, too many people will be missing leading to crying..plus bad enuff Lee looks unlikely to be in SFXTK and Anna's DEFINATELY not in..I want my mains
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Several fields of large marijuana plants were discovered Thursday afternoon in Fairfield County.
Just after 3 p.m. a SLED helicopter unit noticed a marijuana growth in rural Fairfield County.
One person was seen running away from the field and the helicopter tried to maintain visual contact with the individual; however dense vegetation made that impossible. Bloodhounds were called in, but law enforcement was unable to locate the suspect.
The 631 marijuana plants were discovered and destroyed. Officers had to use a bulldozer to access the site which was about 2.5 miles off of Highway 321 South off of Cowhorn Road. The site consisted of one large field and four smaller fields of plants.
Fairfield County Chief Deputy Sheriff Keith Lewis said that this field was typical of marijuana grows that are found nationwide. The premises off Cowhorn Road included multiple camp sites where individuals could live for at least three to four days at a time. It also contained large, mature plants that were ready for harvest.
"These were some of the largest plants I've ever seen," Lewis said. 631 plants were discovered at the site, though early estimates were much higher. The plants were large enough that they covered the area that typically could hold 2,500 plants."
When asked about the discovery and eradication boosting morale among narcotics officers, Lewis responded that while it is good to have gotten the drugs off of the street, law enforcement wants to make arrests as well.
This is the second major drug eradication operation in Fairfield County this summer.
Lewis said the Drug Enforcement Agency is helping investigate these cases. He was unable to say if the two cases indicated a local trend in drug production, but did note that Fairfield County is a large county with lots of available hunting land from which individuals could try to cultivate drugs.
"We don't want to see it planted anywhere. If you do plant it (here) we will come (find you)," he said.
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The SLED officers were returning to Columbia from a drug eradication operation in Chester County when the Fairfield County fields were discovered. The operation was a combined effort of the Fairfield County Sheriff's Department, Newberry County Sheriff's Department, SLED, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina Forestry Commission, and the Drug Enforcement Agency. In addition to the other law enforcement agencies, Lewis thanked forestry officials for their efforts all summer long to help dispose of seized marijuana plants throughout South Carolina.


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Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray says his office is prepared to return any donations he says his office should not be in receipt of.
"If we made mistakes, I'm responsible. I will take responsibility for whatever mistakes we made," Murray said responding to reporter questions Friday morning.
When asked what the probe will mean for his future political career, Murray said, "I don't know. These things are frustrating. Every candidate, every person goes through challenges."
The findings were forwarded to Attorney General Martha Coakley's office in a Sept. 19 letter from Michael Sullivan, director of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.
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Murray, citing family considerations, announced last week that he had decided not to run for governor in 2014.
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Three British men on holiday in the United Arab Emirates were beaten and subjected to electric shocks by police following their arrest on drug charges last July, a prisoners' rights group claims.
British citizens Grant Cameron, Karl Williams and Suneet Jeerh, all ages 25, have been in detention in Dubai for more than seven months.
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Dubai police denied any torture took place.
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But the hearing was postponed until March 14 because witnesses failed to appear, Calcutt said.
Williams told Calcutt about the alleged abuse by Dubai police that he said occurred in a hotel room and the desert when the lawyer visited Dubai and was given "informal access" to Williams and Cameron.
"I remember that the police put a towel on my face so I could not see. They kept telling me I was going to die," Williams said in a statement released by Reprieve. "Then they took off the towel and I could see that there was a gun pointed at my head ... I started to believe that I was going to die in that room."
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David Cameron has laid a wreath at the memorial to the 1919 Amritsar massacre in India, bowing his head and standing in silence to pay respect to those who died.
Writing in the memorial book of condolence, Mr Cameron described the massacre as "a deeply shameful event in British history", adding "we must never forget what happened here".
He is the first serving Prime Minister to visit the Sikh holy city, the scene of the most notorious atrocity in Britain's imperial history in India when hundreds of people died after British troops opened fire on a protest.
In the condolence book, Mr Cameron wrote: "This was a deeply shameful event in British history, one that Winston Churchill rightly described at the time as 'monstrous'. We must never forget what happened here, and in remembering we must ensure that the United Kingdom stands up for the right of peaceful protest around the world."
An inquiry commissioned by the Raj colonial authorities found that 379 people died in the public gardens of Jallianwala Bagh, though this figure has been widely challenged by Indian sources, who put the death toll at 1,000 or more.
The atrocity - portrayed in Richard Attenborough's film Gandhi - was seen as an important turning point on the road to the end of British rule in India. The words of remorse were stronger than the comments of the Queen when she laid a wreath at the memorial in 1997 and described the massacre as a "distressing" example of the "moments of sadness" in Anglo-Indian history.
Mr Cameron's visit to the site comes on the final day of a three-day trip, which has seen him lead the largest trade mission ever to travel overseas with a prime minister.
Mr Cameron was shown around the Jallianwala Bagh Gardens by descendants of some of those who came under fire from troops under British command in 1919. They pointed out the wall where bullet holes can still be seen from the massacre and the Martyrs' Well where many people died after seeking shelter from the volleys of bullets.
Speaking after the visit, the memorial's secretary Sukumar Mukherjee, whose grandfather survived the shootings, was asked if Mr Cameron's words constituted an apology. He replied: "He has come here, he has paid his tribute here. It is more than an apology."
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks said new X-rays of Rasheed Wallace's left foot show a broken bone, and he is expected to miss another eight weeks.
The forward will have surgery this week, a damaging blow for a team that has missed his play off the bench.
The 38-year-old Wallace came out of a two-year retirement to join the Knicks this season and averaged 7.2 points while appearing in 20 of the first 22 games, helping the Knicks get off to a 17-5 start.
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So I've been thinking about shirts lately. I hadn't done that for quite some time.
For many years my shirt wardrobe has been pretty basic: long sleeved dress shirts and short sleeved cotton polos. I do own a suede shirt jacket that's showing its age, and that started my thinking.
The problem I had with that shirt jacket is that I bought it off the rack and the sleeves were too long. So I set out to replace it with something in flannel that would keep me warm on a cool day and also fit me. And once I realized that I wasn't limited to dress shirts and polos my eyes opened a little wider.
So my next step into the wider world of shirts has been to order some short sleeved linen shirts for summer. They won't be exactly like the shirts in the illustration though. I think a single pocket on a shirt is awkward, so each of mine will have two buttoning breast pockets with a center placket. That way I can store reading glasses on one side and sunglasses on the other.
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- Youngin said...
I hope all of them will be Linen! I was just having this conversation with someone at work how short sleeve button ups in classic dress shirt patterns in cotton look awful. Good to have you back!!
- May 21, 2008 at 3:17:00 PM PDT
- Tim said...
It's good to see you back at the keyboard! Hope you enjoy your shirts as much as I enjoy your blog.
- May 21, 2008 at 5:02:00 PM PDT
- OldWorldGent said...
Enjoy your new shirts!
Could we have the measurements of the pockets? - May 21, 2008 at 8:33:00 PM PDT
- Laguna Beach Trad said...
Good show, Will. Short-sleeved linen shirts are perfect summer items. Pleased to have you back.
- May 21, 2008 at 10:17:00 PM PDT
- El Aristócrata said...
Linen is quite popular in Spain. It is quite warm during the summer and they are just perfect for this time of the year.
I am not that sure about short sleeve shirts. Here in Spain smart people wear them long. - May 22, 2008 at 2:26:00 AM PDT
- Daniel said...
I suppose I'm not going to be backed up on this one, but I've always thought that short sleeved shirts were not so dressy. I prefer to simply have all of my shirts long sleeved and roll or fold up the sleeve along the cuff to suit the weather. I work in Korea these days and I've grown to loathe the sight of a working man in slacks and possibly even with a jacket who is also wearing a short sleeved 'dress' shirt, which can only be made worse with the addition of a tie. I guess it's a polar extreme of fitted suits or rolled shirtsleeves in the style of that man-child Kerouac for me... but then as I read this over, I rememeber that for linen, I forgive all misgivings.
- May 22, 2008 at 6:33:00 AM PDT
- Tonyp said...
Funny that you were thinking about shirts. My girlfriend and I were discussing this, or rather I was telling her that I don't have any short sleeve linen shirts and I wanted to look into this. Brooks Brothers has some ss irish linen shirts. What do you know about them.
I don't really like pockets on shirts. Especially a ss shirt the pockets can make the shirt look a little wide and not as flattering.
Would you have them made or buy otr. - May 22, 2008 at 11:05:00 AM PDT
- Will said...
It's important to remember that short sleeves are for leisure, not the office. They are out of place under a jacket, just as a pair of brogues are the wrong shoes for the beach.
Tony, shirts should always be made for you, so they fit. It takes longer but doesn't cost any more. - May 22, 2008 at 11:29:00 AM PDT
- James said...
What about is men with "man boobs?
What is the best way wear a linen shirt in the summer - May 23, 2008 at 9:43:00 AM PDT
- Nungesser said...
Will, what is teh name for thosehigh waisted shorts with the double buckles in the illustration. I'm looking after a pair, or will have some made, but would like to know what name they go by, if there is one.
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Gary Mitchell is a character from the original TV series, originally appearing in 'Where No Man Has Gone Before,' an episode crafted as the second pilot for the show, and aired as the third episode. Mitchell is an old friend of Kirk's, and an Enterprise crew member, who is granted powerful telepathic and telekinetic powers. Things don't end well, with Mitchell and Kirk engaging in a deadly showdown.
Mitchell's name has been mentioned in conjunction with this sequel, more than once. The first time was in this statement:
It's definitely a character that will make fans of TOS excited. Think along the lines of Harry Mudd or Trelane or Gary Mitchell or the Talosians or the Horta. Actually it's one of those that I named.
The second time was when Trek 2 producer and co-writer Roberto Orci said that Mitchell is one of five characters that are definitely not in the film.
So did Urban really mess up and give away the bad guy's ID, or is this another piece of misdirection? We're not likely to find out at Comic Con, as Paramount isn't bringing movies to the event this year. And with Trek 2 not set for release until May 2013, we might have to wait a good while before getting any confirmation about the character.
why isnt paramount bringing anything to comic con? how stupid...out of sight out of mind!
they've been filming for a while now, not having something to show at comic con is a mistake I think, don't really care who BC is playing cuz he's aweome anyway. Show us something!
oooooops... i agree with every one here so far, they needed to have something at Comic Con, anything just something.. still i have high hopes for S.T.2 and the story sounds good.
Oh nuts. I was hoping it wasn't Kahn (some roles can only be equalled and I doubt anyone could top the performance in the second movie) but Gary Mitchell leads to a far closer to Star Trek: The Search for god scenerio than I am comfortable with. Yes I enjoyed the reboot but this news has me less than enthused.
Have faith, Betenoire...some people may not like J.J.'s take on the franchise, but at least he ain't SHATNER...Love the man, but he's the one who directed "The Search For God" as you refer to it. I think J.J. is able to stay away from sing-a-longs.
I don't believe they NEED to have something at COmicCon.
In the old days, some novies would come out as surprises and it was fun and interesting. Now, by the time a movie comes out, we know everything about it, it sucks.
I'd rather get a surprise and see a movie I know nothing about then have all the details in advance.
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I don't care if they have anything at Comic Con. I'm not going to Comic Con. I agree with jedibanner, I want to be surprised and have a sense of wonder when watching a movie. I think that is what was missing from Amazing Spider-Man that made it not wholly click with me. Great movie, but it didn't feel special.


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Shoppers might buy consumer electronics this year, but that's about it.
MasterCard Spending Plus, which tracks retail sales, says consumer electronics products are moving off the shelves of stores but women's apparel is not.
A Wall Street Journal analysis of the data for the first two weeks of November shows that purchases of electronics rose 8.1%. Purchases of women's apparel were down 3.3%, and purchases of luxury goods were off 9.2%.
Retail sales were so weak last year that a number of stores were forced to close in early in 2009, and the industry issued tens of thousands of layoffs. It appears that another downsizing is likely.
The trend in the MasterCard survey may favor Best Buy (BBY) and Amazon (AMZN), but it will hurt a number of large stores that sell more general merchandise and do not cater to the consumer electronics trade. Macy's (M) is probably near the top of this list, along with Nordstrom (JWN).
The difference between the shopping patterns of late 2008 and late 2009 is that retailers may end up being divided into haves and have-nots.
Last year's results bloodied most firms in the business. This year, the consumer may be willing to spend a few hundred dollars on the hottest video game. But, his purchases may end there. He will buy himself a Microsoft (MSFT) Xbox 360 and get his wife a bunch of flowers. That dress will have to wait until 2010.
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December 8th, 2009We were about twenty five people that week, meeting in a couple different locations on the Shankill in Belfast. Usually, this annual conference is held in the summer, so our group was perhaps not as diverse as normal, since most people would be busy during the weekdays in November. However, we were a nice combination of YWAM Belfast staff and volunteers, YWAM Harpenden School of Humanities, and Sword of the Sprit gap-year volunteers. In all, we represented the nations of England, New Zealand, USA, Rwanda, Cameroon, Turkmenistan, Norway, Central African Republic, Lebanon, the Netherlands, and Ireland. A good mix, anyways.
Jonny Clark (Director, YWAM Ireland & YWAM Belfast) led us through a brief but meaningful examination of Irish history to set a practical context for our surroundings and the teaching we would have. Our primary guest speaker was Peter Adams (http://www.reconciliationtalk.com), who is involved in reconciliation work in England and overseas. He spoke at length about peacemaking as part of the Christian mission, as well as God's plan for the reconciliation of all things, and how we participate in that – in relating to people and in speaking about Jesus. He used many stories about his work in Luton (England) with the Muslim community and his work in places like China and the Middle East.
In the afternoons, there were field-trips to community projects around Belfast to see how various groups engaged with the needs of this city. The purpose of these outings were to inspire and spark ideas, as well as connect the teaching with practical application.
The video below was taken at the conference, and is pieced together from a 75-min talk Peter Adams presented on God's plan of ultimate redemption for all of creation and our call to participate in it (Vimeo – about 30 min.).
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The recalled mangoes, a product of Mexico, were sold as individual fruit and can be identified by the Daniella brand sticker and one of the following PLU numbers: 3114, 4051, 4311, 4584 or 4959.
The recalled mangoes were sold at various retail stores throughout the U.S. between July 12 and Aug. 29, 2012. Mangoes have been linked to a number of recent cases of salmonellosis in Canada, and may be linked to cases in California and perhaps other states.
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During Sampson County Schools' Board of Education meeting earlier in the week, Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School seventh-grade math teacher Kimberly Stephens presented school board members with information about an online resource she uses in her classroom and that she feels would be beneficial to all Sampson County teachers.
The online resource is Khan Academy, a free website that features over 4,000 informational and instructional videos, primarily about math and science. All that is required to sign up is a Google account.
"I found out about Khan Academy from a former math teacher, Robert Cowles, who is now retired. He saw a 60 Minute interview one Sunday night about two years ago featuring Khan Academy and its creator, Sal Khan. The next day, he asked if I had seen the interview and if I knew anything about Khan Academy," recalled Stephens when contacted later for follow-up comments. "I did not see the interview and had never heard anything about the program, but I knew for it to have peaked the interest of a traditional teacher, I had to check it out."
During the meeting, Stephens shared with the school board how she specifically uses Khan Academy in her classroom. "I like to use it for pre-learning or pre-assessment activities. For example, if the teacher plans on working with polygons the next day, she could assign each student to look at a video about polygons from Khan Academy and do a KWL chart as a homework assignment," Stephens explained.
"If the child does not have a computer or internet access at home, the teacher, during free time or lunch, could allow them to use a computer and do it at school," added Stephens. "The possibilities are endless."
Similarly, Stephens shared that Khan Academy also works well as a reinforcement tool, saying that if some of her students are struggling with a particular kind of math problem, she can direct them to Khan Academy for some extra practice.
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Just like it can help the students who are struggling, Stephens has found that Khan Academy is also a great resource for the advanced students. "I've also found it helpful for students who learn quickly. It helps them not feel bored and like they're having to wait to learn the next thing. With the videos on Khan Academy, they can explore the topic more; it encourages them to dig deeper."
Students seem to be responding well to using Khan Academy, according to Stephens, especially since it draws on a particular aspect in video game play. "Just like in video games, students can earn rewards and badges with Khan Academy based on how much they do on the site."
Stephens recounted a recent moment with a couple of her own students that further proved to her how much potential Khan Academy has in the classroom. "Today I had the privilege of observing two of my less motivated students run to the computer center, get on Khan Academy, and do a practice set on angles. I inquired why the rush to get on a computer and work out ten problems before the bell rang. One of the students told me they were trying to earn the badge for that section. After class, they shared with me the different names of the badges they had already earned and how many energy points they each had in their account."
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"Khan Academy teaches a concept but with the technological twists of a digital blackboard in a video format," Stephens explained. "Khan Academy also allows a teacher and a parent to see what the student is mastering or struggling in. A parent can watch the video with their child, help them with the randomly generated problems, and see their progress on a map of knowledge."
As she continued her presentation, Stephens noted that Khan Academy is a very helpful resource to use when students are out of school as well, another perk for parents. "If a child is sick, the parents and the student don't have to worry about the make up work or having to play catch up because the teacher can simply assign a video and a practice set for them to do."
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New taxes are seldom a popular idea.
This week, however, Bainbridge Island leaders took bold action in approving a new $20 car tab fee that will create a new revenue stream to be used to improve the island's underfunded road system.
We've repeatedly supported the idea of the car tab fee, given the city's inability — thanks to declining budgets, rising costs and the loss of vital MVET funding in years' past — to fully fund improvements and repairs to the island's transportation system.
And the idea for a car tab tax is not especially new; it's been brought up before by those on the Bainbridge Island City Council.
Those who rely on Bainbridge's road system — that's all of us, to be sure — and want to see it maintained and improved owe a debt of thanks to city leaders and two members of city government in particular.
First and foremost, credit goes to Councilwoman Anne Blair, the champion of the new car tab fee who refused to give up on the proposal when it seemed to be losing traction in recent weeks.
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The main threats at this time are a quick one to two inches of rain and lightning. A brief thunderstorm warning is possible so be sure to let these storms pass before venturing out on the roadways.
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