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'tis the season... DVD Advent Calendar
Twenty-four days of Advent means twenty-four festively themed DVDs.
If you're feeling decidedly un-jolly, then there's still time to get in the mood for the Xmas atmos. Twenty-four days of Advent gives you the opportunity to watch twenty-four festively themed DVDs. It's an advent calendar for the digital format you know and love.
And what's the definition of a 'Christmas movie'? Well, the flimsy criteria is that the film can't just briefly feature Christmas; the majority of the film has to be set during the yuletide period. So, there's no Catch Me If You Can, When Harry Met Sally or About a Boy on this list.
Bundle up on the sofa with a bag of roasted chestnuts/popcorn and get ready to watch a dozen characters learn 'the true meaning of Christmas' and maybe you'll see a few seasonal miracles along the way. Just be warned that the term 'Christmas movie' doesn't automatically mean 'good movie'...
1. Elf
After crawling into Santa's sack once Christmas Eve, a small baby grows up in the North Pole believing that he is an Elf. When the truth is finally revealed, 'Buddy' (Will Ferrell) makes his way to New York in search of his father. Unfortunately, Dad is firmly lodged on the 'naughty list', and unless Buddy can spread a little Christmas cheer, Santa's days could be numbered…
One of the best Christmas films in recent memory, 2003's Elf is a genuine example of a film that is 'fun for all the family'. The reason is undoubtedly Will Ferrell, one of the best comic performers to break-out into the box office mainstream. There's a lack of schmaltz and an abundance of belly laughs as Buddy adapts to New York life. Able support comes in the form of James Caan and Mary Steenburgen.
Afforded a bumper two disc set which includes a commentary, Elf isn't just a fantastic Christmas movie - it's a great comedy and worthy of your attention.
2. Gremlins
To look after the cute, lovable pet known as the Mogwai there are three strict rules: Don't ever get him wet. Keep him away from bright light. And the most important thing, no matter how much he cries, no matter how much he begs... never feed him after midnight. Unfortunately, young Billy fails to follow these guidelines and soon a gang of malevolent creatures are terrorising the neighbourhood.
In 1984, Joe Dante presented us with an idyllic town at Christmas time...then proceeded to destroy it with the arrival of the anarchic Gremlins. While lacking big laughs, there's enough dark humour here (including a rather nasty story about Santa Claus) to make things memorable.
The Gremlins returned in The New Batch, the 1990 sequel. The humour had become broader and with a knowing touch of post-modernism, but it's business as usual as the creatures take over a sophisticated building.
The region two DVD of Gremlins is a disappointing affair as it's depressingly vanilla. Region one viewers have been treated to a Special Edition which boasts two commentaries and deleted scenes. The sequel is currently unavailable in region two, but a region one release has a commentary and music video.
3. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
On the trail of criminal mastermind, Ernst Stravos Blofield, James Bond eventually tracks him down in the Swiss Alps. Blofield is posing as a scientist, and plans to launch a deadly virus upon the world. Can 007 save the day?
Ignoring the festive setting for the final scene of The World Is Not Enough (which is primarily used to shoehorn in a lousy double-entendre), OHMSS is the only Bond film to be set at Christmas. Coupled with a more caring Bond in the shape of George Lazenby, this is probably about as saccharine as 007 will ever get. The movie is often dismissed as being below par, but it's certainly a cut above a fair few Bonds (particularly Die Another Day). Lazenby, in his debut and swansong, isn't THAT bad and the dour ending is the best finale in the series.
The DVD contains a candid documentary on the making of the film, plus the usual plethora of trailers and commentaries.
4. The Santa Clause
When Santa Claus falls off his roof, single dad Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) inherits the sleigh and the job. However, trying to be Santa and a regular guy isn't all that easy…
A light-hearted and fun movie from Disney, The Santa Clause succeeds due to a tight pace and the key casting of Allen. Although lacking consistent laughs, it will keep the younger members of the family entertained.
The region two release of The Santa Clause is sans extras, while a region one Special Edition fails to to set the world alight with a disc that relies on DVD-Rom features.
5. Go
A Christmas Eve from three very different perspectives. Threatened with eviction, check-out girl Ronna is forced to embark on her first drug deal. Meanwhile, impulsive Brit Simon and his reluctant friend Marcus see the sights of Vegas. And finally, soap-stars Adam and Zack find themselves invited to a very strange Christmas dinner.
The adolescent's answer to Pulp Fiction, [/i] Go[/i] succeeds due to its solid casting (Sarah Polley, William Fictner, Katie Holmes) and frantic pace. Similar in tone to director Doug Liman's earlier effort, Swingers, it verges between comedy and drama in a very effective manner. While the finale is a disappointment, the movie stands up to repeated viewings.
Despite being released relatively early in the days of DVD, Go has a surprisingly good bunch of special features, ranging from a director's commentary to fourteen deleted scenes.
6. The Grinch
Christmas is the big event for the citizens of the magical town of Whoville, but the miserly Grinch is less of a fan and decides to hijack the proceedings by stealing the presents that Santa brings.
Ron Howard's 2000 adaptation of Dr Seuss' story How the Grinch Stole Christmas is dominated by the central performance of a latex-clad Jim Carrey. Songs and extra material have been added to stretch out the thin story, but fans of Suess may find this unwelcome. Either way, one must credit Howard for bringing a sense of spectacle to the story, even if the effect is slightly wearing.
The region one and two DVDs includes a long list of extras that denote quantity over quality. Short featurettes, music videos and trailers will be of little interest to anyone. In response to this, a region two vanilla disc has just been released.
Dr Seuss' popular story had made it to the screen twice before, firstly in a 1957 version starring Walter Mathhau and secondly, in the famous 1966 cartoon starring the voice of Boris Karloff. The latter is available on DVD, packaged with various other Seuss cartoon adaptations.
7. Die Hard
One Christmas Eve, terrorists seize a skyscraper and hold the inhabitants hostage. Their only hope is LA cop John McClane (Bruce Willis), who wages war against the bad-guys using his cunning and the occasional machine gun…
An antidote to some of the cheesier efforts in this list, Die Hard is a tightly plotted action movie which is still a thrill-a-minute all these years later. Bruce Willis' wise-guy-in-peril was an original idea back in 1988, and his sparring with Alan Rickman is a constant joy. John McTiernan's direction has never quite recaptured the dizzying heights seen here, and the set-pieces are filled with tension.
Die Hard is available separately or packaged with its sequels. Either way, it's usually a comprehensive double-disc set with, amongst others, audio commentaries, deleted scenes and out-takes. Also of note, is a special feature that shows you the numerous benefits of widescreen. Essential viewing to those still sticking with pan & scan.
8. Home Alone
When his parents mistakenly leave him behind while they go on holiday, Eight year old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is left to fend for himself. This involves defending his house from two dim-witted burglars.
Remembered primarily for the ten minutes towards the end where the burglars stumble from one booby-trap to the next, Chris Columbus' Home Alone was a huge smash-hit when it was released in 1990. Its appeal may rest largely on the slapstick finale, but there's no denying it holds a certain charm due to the writing talents of John Hughes and a marvellous score by John Williams. Who would have thought that the tricky issue of child neglect would be such a winner?
Home Alone is available on DVD separately, or in various packages containing one, two or all three of its lesser sequels. Its sole extra is a trailer which, at least, contains a couple of clips that failed to make it to the finished cut. This is a hugely popular film that deserves better treatment.
9. The Muppet Christmas Carol
Christmas Eve, and miserly skin-flint Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) is visited by five ghosts intent on making him change his ways…
Quite easily the best Muppet movie, Michael Caine excels in a tough gig as one of only a handful of 'human' actors in the cast. Made in 1990, following the death of Muppet creator, Jim Henson, this was a step in the right direction for the franchise, and one that has yet to be equalled in subsequent films (the fair Treasure Island, and forgettable Muppets in Space). Despite the muppetised angle of the adaptation, this is pretty faithful to Dickens's original story, with a good mixture of humour and pathos. Special credit to the songs too, with some genuinely hum-able tunes. A festive favourite for the family.
The Muppet Christmas Carol has recently been re-released on DVD in both region 1 and 2. Although audiences will be pleased that the film is finally available in widescreen, a casualty is Brian Henson's director's commentary that didn't make the cut. Also absent is the song 'When Love is Gone' which was absent from the cinema release but made it to VHS. It seems we're not going to get the definitive edition of this film anytime soon.
10. Jingle all the Way
After missing one important occasion too many, Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) promises his son that he'll get him the ultimate Christmas present: a Turbo-man doll. Unfortunately, Howard is unaware just how popular the doll has proven to be with sold-out toy stores across the land. And so begins a frantic quest to find one before Christmas morning…
Back when the Governor of California was an actor, he made some truly dodgy career choices, usually involving the genre of comedy. Bottom of the barrel is 1998's Jingle All the Way, an overly sadistic and mean-spirited family film. Co-starring Jake Lloyd ( Phantom Menace's Anakin Skywalker) and the late, great Phil Hartman (Lionel Hutz et al in The Simpsons) it really is as bad as you've been led to believe. Taking its cues from Buzz Lightyear mania, it could be called a 'satire'. It could also be called 'pretty dreadful'. There's nothing particularly jolly about beating up reindeer and riots in toy stores… It gets the DVD it deserves; a trailer and very little else.
11. Christmas with the Simpsons
Five themed episodes featuring America's first family:
The Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire: Homer gets a job as a department store Santa to earn some extra cash.
Miracle On Evergreen Terrace: Bart accidentally sets fire to the Christmas tree, destroying the family's presents in the process. Blaming the whole sorry affair on a burglar, the town rallies around and donates $15,000 to the family. Can Bart carry the burden of guilt?
Grift of the Magi: A popular toy, Funzo, is launched. However, when Lisa learns some dodgy facts about the manufacturers, she launches a one-girl campaign against the toy.
She of Little Faith: As Christmas approaches, Lisa converts to Buddhism.
Mr Plow: Barney and Homer compete in the snow-ploughing industry.
The Christmas episodes of The Simpsons have never quite built up the same recognition as Halloween's traditional Treehouse of Horror entry, and there are far better episodes out there than the ones that have made their way to this DVD. As for the theme…well, it's not even that strict as Mr Plow has nothing to do with Christmas.
A sequel of sorts has just been released containing the episodes Homer Vs. Dignity, Skinner's Sense Of Snow, Dude- Where's My Ranch and 'Tis The 15th Season. Once again, the theme is stretched thinly as Homer vs. Dignity is more specifically a Thanksgiving episode.
While obviously popular, the themed releases pale in comparison to the season box sets. Even considering the sluggish rate at which Fox are releasing them, it is to these that the average fan should dedicate shelf space.
12. Jack Frost
When Charlie's dad (Michael Keaton) dies in a car-accident, the young boy becomes reclusive and withdrawn. One year on and as Christmas approaches, Charlie is startled to discover that a snowman has been possessed by the spirit of his father.
Not to be confused with either the 1979 Rankin-Bass special or the horror comedy from 1998 both of which share its name. No, this is a rather mawkish film from 1998 with far too much emphasis on sentimentality rather than laughs. Jack Frost at least benefits from some reasonable CGI and a nice turn from Keaton. The 'firm but fair' finale may threaten to tug on the heartstrings but it's handled in such a clumsy way, that any impact is lessened. Save the hankies for the DVD which has no special features apart from 'scene access" and "interactive menus', and we all know there's nothing particularly 'special' about them.
13. Die Hard 2
John McClane is about to have another bad Christmas Eve. Terrorists have seized control of an airport, spelling disaster for the passengers on the planes above...
Although it's superior to the third film in the series, Die Hard 2 is definitely a case of a diminishing returns. The narrative tries to follow the award-winning formula of the first film too closely but forgets that the originality of Die Hard was what made it so good. As an action film, Die Hard 2 an enjoyable ride to the credits. As a follow-up to the movie that redefined the genre, it's a disappointment.
Make sure you plump for the Special Edition of Die Hard 2 as it's far superior to the original disc that 20th Century Fox released. An audio commentary and deleted scenes are just two of the highlights.
14. The Family Man
Jack Campbell has it all: he's a high-flying career man with pots of cash and a fancy car. However, when Jack wakes up on Christmas day he finds himself in another life; the life he gave up with the woman he let go.
Redemption at Christmas is hardly a new idea as a Scrooge-like executive learns the error of his ways. Even if you ignore the Dickens parallel, you'll find the hallmarks of another Christmas classic: It's a Wonderful Life. Cage's performance is indeed reminiscent of Stewart's desperate turn as George Bailey. While these familiarities would be forgivable if the film was as fun as it's forebears, unfortunately, after the quirky and enjoyable start, the film runs out of steam and follows Jack's new mundane life in far too much detail.
A modicum of effort has gone into the region two DVD with a half-hearted selection of extras ranging from deleted scenes to outtakes. The region one release also contains a commentary.
15. Vice Versa
Eleven year old Charlie (Fred Savage) and his father Marshall (Judge Reinhold) don't seem to have much in common. However, they're forced to look at life from a different perspective when an enchanted antique switches their bodies...
One of several bodyswap movies to be released in the late eighties, Vice Versa benefits from a pleasing performance by a pre- Wonder Years Savage as a man trapped in his son's body. Despite being a reasonable diversion for ninety minutes, similar ground was covered in the superior Big and, the fact that this is all very similar to Freaky Friday means that the movie wont be winning any awards for originality.
Trailers are the only special feature on this badly presented disc. And what's more, the one for Vice Versa is not included!
16. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jealous of all the fuss and attention that Christmas receives, Pumpkin King and ruler of Halloween town, Jack Skellington decides to take over from Santa Claus. Unfortunately, his methods are rather less traditional…
From the warped mind of producer Tim Burton, Henry Selick's 1993 animation, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a welcome change from the schmatz-ridden kid's films that find their way into cinemas each December. While the hoary plot convention of Christmas redemption is present here, it's dealt with in a significantly less sugary way than most other festive movies. Including some memorable songs sung by composer Danny Elfman, it may not be the most enjoyable film on this list, but there's enough creative talent on display to make it a must-see.
A comprehensive DVD containing a commentary, storyboards and deleted footage is available for region one and two.
17. The Santa Clause 2
Scott Calvin has been Santa for many years now, but a second Clause reveals that he must marry before Chistmas Day...or he'll lose the job...
Following the success of the original film, Disney eventually sequalised it eight years later with the imaginatively titled The Santa Clause 2 (what was wrong with 'The Second Santa Clause'?). The plot has plenty of good ideas, but there's a general impression that this was heading direct to DVD at the early stages of filming as it generally feels a lot 'cheaper' than the original movie.
The DVD is a fairly jolly affair with an audio commentary, deleted scenes, bloopers and the usual array of featurettes.
18. Santa Who?
Falling from his sleigh on a dry-run shortly before Christmas, Santa Claus (Leslie Nielsen) wakes up with amnesia. Adopted into a kind family, can jolly old St. Nick recover his memories before his big night?
A rather lame TV Movie and you know the sort; shot mainly in Canada on a limited budget. This film suffers from that growing cliché of modernising Santa's methods with technology, where to previous generations the reliance on actual magic was far more pleasing. Fortunately, Leslie Neilsen in the title role is a adequate distraction, but quite what he's doing here is anyone's guess. Perhaps he enjoyed playing Santa following his earlier appearance in the role in 1991's All I Want for Christmas. Unsurprisingly the DVD offers no extra features.
19. Scrooged
Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a mean-spirited Television executive who despises Christmas. As the festive season approaches, he is visited by four ghosts eager to make him change his ways.
One of the most reliable directors around, Richard Donner does well here with a dark-comic retelling of Dickens's Christmas Carol, first released in 1988. Bill Murray plays that familiar cynical wise-cracker at which he excels and there are also strong turns from David Johnasen and Carol Kane as the Ghosts of Christmas past and present respectively. Although it descends too easily into schmaltz by the finale, there is much to recommend. The same can not be said of the DVD, which houses just a trailer.
20. The Office Christmas Specials
Old employees return to Wernham Hogg for the annual Christmas party. David (Ricky Gervais) goes to desperate measures to find a date for the function, while Tim (Martin Freeman) prepares to see lost-love Dawn (Lucy Davis) for the first time in three years.
For the simple reason that it's a fairer representation of Christmas than most of the DVDs on this list, this is a must-see. A fitting conclusion to a well-loved sitcom, The Office Christmas Special may not represent the best of the show, but it's certainly a lot better than most festively themed programmes that make their way to our Television screens. A DVD featuring a commentary, music videos and featurettes is available for both region one and two.
21. Home Alone 2
Kevin McCallister is alone at Christmas once more when his parents get on a plane to Florida...and boards one to New York.
A severe case of de ja vu as audiences are invited to watch a virtual rerun of the original film with our characters being forced through the same arcs as two years previously. Even the slapstick finale lacks originality, although the producers have at least gone to the trouble of reuniting the cast of part one. Sadly, the series did not end here and was followed by Home Alone 3 starring Alex D. Linz and a young Scarlett Johanson. Even worse was Home Alone 4, a TV Movie made in Canada, which returned to the McCallister's storyline; albeit with none of the original cast and a blatant disregard for continuity.
Home Alone 2 is available in various sequel-friendly packages, and also as a separate disc. The sole extra on all releases is a trailer.
22. Miracle on 34th Street
Declaring himself to be the 'real' Santa Claus, Kris Kringle is swiftly declared insane. His only hope is a hotshot lawyer and a young girl who doesn't even believe he exists…
The original version, made in 1947 and starring Edmund Gwenn as Kringle, was—bizarrely—first released in May, giving the marketing men something of a headache when it came to promoting a Christmas movie. Despite this set-back, the movie has steadily grown from a modest hit into an endearing classic. Unfortunately, the DVD fails to represent this as all Regions have no features except a trailer.
Showing characteristic laziness, Hollywood has repeatedly remade Miracle with three TV Movies in 1955, 1959 and 1973. It's doubtful you've seen any of these, although you may have bumped into the 1994 remake. Lacking any genuine laughs, it focuses far too much on schmaltz and drama rather than actual comedy. A shame since Richard Attenborough plays Kringle in effective, under-stated fashion. Don't get too excited by the DVD either, which follows the original by having a trailer…and that's all.
23. It's a Wonderful Life
George Bailey has lived his life as selflessly as possible, but things just never seem to go his way. One Christmas Eve, he contemplates suicide…only for an angel to arrive and show him how life would be for the loved ones around him, had he never existed at all.
The ultimate Christmas movie is also a genuine classic in its own right. Frank Capra's 1946 masterpiece manages to be feel-good even when the majority of the movie is surprisingly dark. James Stewart has never bettered his role as George Bailey, and there're also great turns from Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore.
A flop on its initial release, the film's copyright expired due to a clerical error. Because of this, it could be shown freely by Television Networks. Although Capra never received a cent in royalties, the constant repeat showings have meant that the film has generated a huge audience of loyal fans.
The DVD from both region one and region two, includes a couple of features that were made for TV. A documentary starring Tom ' Happy Days' Bosley is interesting enough, but one wishes it could have been longer. Ditto for the short interview with Frank Capra Jr. Nevertheless, this remains an essential purchase and, like the best presents, it's not just for Christmas.
20. Santa Claus: The Movie
As Santa Claus discovers the world is changing for the worse, an unscrupulous Toy-dealer begins to exploit one of his elves…
The proclamation of 'from the director of Supergirl isn't all that promising and, unsurprisingly, Jeannot Szwarc delivers another turkey; this time of the Christmas variety. The first half is watchable (even if it does concentrate on the origins of a mythical character) but when the story is relocated to Eighties New York, things get rather tired. The cast, including John Lithgow and the late Dudley Moore, try their best but it's a thankless task with material this weak.
Despite its numerous faults, the film has its fair share of fans. They're undoubtedly clouded by the nostalgia they associate with childhood Christmas viewings, but they may be interested in the DVD. A rather dull documentary and two trailers aren't going to entice any new devotees in region two, although the region one release is a livelier affair with the inclusion of an unapologetic commentary.
Editorial by Peter Martin
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
Gremlins Gremlins-number one Christmas movie of all time.
Anyone ever notice that Beaker gives Scrouge the finger in Muppet Christmas Carol?
Anyone ever notice that Beaker gives Scrouge the finger in Muppet Christmas Carol?
Matt Contributor Join Date: October 2004 Location: United States Posts: 2,113
There's some fine movies on that list, and some I wouldn't touch with a ten foot candy cane...but no mention of an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle.
Joaquin Member Join Date: November 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 154
Quote: but no mention of an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle.
I was thinking the exact same thing
I was thinking the exact same thing
GamerGuy11 Member Join Date: August 2004 Location: United States Posts: 94
wow. nice list. but i cant believe it. you forgot "A Christmas Story" !!! how could you forget something like that. i mean, they play it for 24 hours on tbs on christmas
Tony DeFrancisco Senior Member Join Date: July 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,652
And he forgot Bad Santa! Good list though Pete
Cheddar J. Cheese Member Join Date: October 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,492
What about 'Brazil' or 'Batman Returns'?
Both perfectly good Christmas movies IMO.
Both perfectly good Christmas movies IMO.
Shadowmoses Member Join Date: July 2007 Location: United States Posts: 173
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation???
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The idea has been successfully field tested at the OccupySF camp in Justin Herman Plaza, a backpack version has been brought to several actions.
With the exception of a 4G modem, you can usually scavenge other necessary parts.
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- Clear or other 4G Desktop Modem. Series M & G work fine. $10-20 Used. (Try Amazon Ebay, or Craigslist).
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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Tuesday that the club has waived Zimbabwean forward Kheli Dube.
"We want to thank Kheli for his time with the Chicago Fire and wish him well in his next venture," said Fire Head Coach Frank Klopas.
Dube was the Fire's only selection in the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft. He began his professional career when he was selected eight overall by the New England Revolution in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft. The former Zimbabwean youth international made 21 regular season appearances and helped the Revs to the 2008 SuperLiga title, and was one of three finalists for MLS Gatorade Rookie of the Year.
Dube did not appear in a competitive match for the Men in Red.
Player: Kheli Dube
Position: Forward
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Born: August 18, 1983
Place of Birth: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Hometown: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Citizenship: Zimbabwe (U.S. Green Card Holder)
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In fvwm and Icewm I am getting "refresh flicker" - JWM and fluxbox are fine.
This seems to happen because in the second set of menus, fvwm is turning off each menu item before displaying the next one. Hope I have explained that correctly.
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Posted: Thu 09 Jun 2005, 09:47
Post subject: Re: 1.0.3 Bugs
Lobster wrote:
In fvwm and Icewm I am getting "refresh flicker" - JWM and fluxbox are fine.
This seems to happen because in the second set of menus, fvwm is turning off each menu item before displaying the next one. Hope I have explained that correctly.
...umm, no.
The situation is basically identical to 1.0.1, so flicker should be the same.
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Posted: Sat 11 Jun 2005, 01:49
Post subject: First check user input
I think I have sourced the cause of this bug:
I get so excited at the birth of a new Puppy, I scan through the menus faster than is legal or decent . . .
Now that I have settled down to a more leisurely pace of usage, the flicker seems to have improved . . .
Bugs is a bunny (just like "Harvey") and I am a happy Puppy once again.
[Lobster hangs head in remorse]
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you can set the delay speed for the icewm menu in /root/.icewm/preferences
# Delay before activating menu items
MenuActivateDelay=200 # [0-5000]
# Delay before activating menu submenus
SubmenuMenuActivateDelay=200 # [0-5000]
i find setting both values to something like 200 works on my machine ... don't forget to uncomment the lines
i think the 2.6 kernel does allocate resources like cpu usage and memory useage better than the 2.4 kernel (or differently, anyway)
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Post subject: Menu items
Thanks G2,
I think that is partly what happened - all of a sudden the menus were working in a slightly different way.
For me the 2.6 kernel seems to have been better and faster - about 30% faster (the only thing I lost was the ability to record sound)
Now I can record sound again (not something I require - unless the sound files can be saved or compresssed easily for voice mail . . .). Making a choice of kernels available - either as a pupget, pup unleashed or dot-pup seems to be the way things are going.
That is great! I feel the move to the 2.6 kernel was a useful experiment that will prove beneficial in the long term.
What I wonder, do you have cooking up beyond our future "menu"?
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Posted: Sat 11 Jun 2005, 03:27
Post subject:
perhaps your impression of speed with the 2.6 kernel was its "preemption" feature.
Personally, I couldn't see any difference.
But, I think other people thought the 2.6 kernel was faster also.
There is a patch available to add that preemptive feature to the 2.4 kernel ...perhaps could try that.
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Perception is dependent on how the kernel is optimised, unless we do speed comparisons.
My situation is this. Puppy is fast.. 30% here or there is negligible. It is far more important to get more people using Puppy safely and securely (a working Puppy is 100% faster than one that is not)
So if you are reasonably sure that it will not interfere with anyone running Puppy then it would be a good idea to try it.
There is an important relationship between fast and easy. Easy is fast in most peoples perception . . .
Spending time on the forum you might get the impression that Puppy is full of bugs - in fact it is the most stable, reliable and realistic distro (in my biased based opinion)
So my advice is Puppy is fast enough. Being faster in an easier way, in a working way will 'speed it up'.
For example there are three probes we need on initial boot up
Probe for keyboard
Probe for mouse
probe for connection
Now imagine that Puppy booted up in best guess of those options into the GUI and then went into an interactive mode (For Aunty Mode/Maude)
Now the configuration becomes part of the "shake paw" process
Something like this:
If your mouse is working click here
If not press N
Is your mouse is working NOW click here
if not press N
Mouse working - You are another successful Puppy!
Hey tell us where you are by clicking on this map (tkworld)
and we will set up the keyboard for you.
Wanna meet some Pups? - click here -
(goes to Puppy forum or some such using ethernet DHCP)
Not connecting? Maybe you are using a modem?
(goes into connection setup)
Wanna hear the Puppy speak - click here and hear -
did he woof woof?
So not only are we in Pup immediately but setting it up is learning how to use it and . . .
Aunty Maude becomes a
Linux Babe
Is any of that making sense or another crazy crusty idea . . .
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the 2.6 kernel is supposed to allocate resources (like cpu time) better than the 2.4 kernel, and subjectively, it seems to
for example, many (maybe most) distros that run the 2.4 kernel, renice X to run at -10 ... it's a crude way to give more cpu time to the video system (at the expense of the audio system, for example) ... the 2.6 kerenel is not supposed to need this, in fact, it should work better if you do not renice X
i just downloaded a movie from archive.org ... the sound was garbled when i played it in Puppy's mplayer ... the sound is ok if i play it in Vector Linux's mplayer ... i don't know, but it is possible that it would have played properly in Puppy 1.0.2
in any case, it's when i multi task things like mplayer and ctorrent that i notice the difference ... the 2.6 kernel seems to do a better job giving each program the cpu time it needs ... i think it makes better use of ram/swap too
when i go back to Win XP, i notice it doesn't multi task as smoothly and efficiently as Linux
in Puppy, i can upload/download Puppy iso's using ctorrent, and i don't notice much if any difference in my download speed ... i can browse web pages and do not notice any speed difference even though i am uploading at my absolute maximum speed (about 85kBs) ... in XP, i have to carefully throttle uploading to no more than 64kBs, or browsing slows to a crawl
and with XP, i have to find an updated driver for my ethernet card and install it, or when i try to use the built in XP driver with bit torrent, XP crashes (BSOD) within minutes, every time
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We know, we know, Frankie Edgar has already convinced Dana White to give him his rematch with newly crowned champ Ben Henderson sometime this summer, but hear us out. DW stated at the Silva/Sonnen II press conference earlier today that the UFC was looking for a way to move UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo from his bout against a to-be-determined opponent at UFC 149 to UFC 147. Combine that notion with the fact that White has long been rallying for Edgar to drop to 145 for an immediate title shot, and things start to get interesting, Potato Nation. Very interesting.
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We'll see what the future holds, but I think it's inevitable that I'll eventually get down there. I just don't know when. I'm all about fighting big fights, and fighting the best guys, and Jose Aldo's one of them. We'll see where it's at, whether it's at 145 or 155.
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Mandurah Boat Sales principal Lester Weston said houseboats were popular with people wanting an inexpensive holiday home or those who worked away, such as mine workers.
"The $700,000-plus apartments overlooking a marina are too expensive for most people, but a $200,000 'floating apartment' is affordable," Mr Weston said.
"Retirees, divorcees -- I've even had inquires from a young couple who couldn't afford a traditional house -- are discovering houseboats are an affordable way to own property."
Mr Weston said that while some people lived on their houseboats permanently, most boats were used as holiday homes."Having a houseboat somewhere like Mandurah, where the waterways are houseboat-friendly, is an easy getaway from Perth and much cheaper than buying one of the properties overlooking the water," he said.
"The Mandurah Ocean Marina has security checks each night, so your home is secure when you're not there.
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Robbie Lawler Earns $210,000 for Beating Matt Brown as UFC on FOX 12 Payroll Nears $1 Million
Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown put on a show at UFC on FOX 12. It wasn't the 5-star epic poem many were expecting, but it was still a fun, entertaining fight that made spending a night in front of the TV worth it.
But was it worth it for the fighters?
Heading into the card, media pundits discussed the potential paydays for the card's fighters. They noted four fighters could earn six figures. Friend of CagePotato Trent Reinsmith summed up our thoughts on the issue:
Three fighters earned six figures. And only five fighters made fewer than $10,000 (this excludes "of the night" bonuses and the mythical locker room bonuses as well).
Lawler earned $210,000, the highest pay of the night. Matt Brown received $46,000.
Anthony Johnson made the easiest $106,000 of his life in a 44-second drubbing of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who took home $114,000 to act as a human punching bag–not bad!
Jorge Masvidal, too, made a pretty penny. He received $84,000 in his victory over Daron Cruickshank.
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Circle Skirt with Exposed Elastic Waistband
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This was my very first project and it was a success!
I used this tutorial: http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-the-circle-skirt.html
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I used a silky fabric. The result was beautiful, but the fabric was difficult to work with and is fraying. I do not own a serger so I just folded the fabric over and hemmed it. Next time I will stitch around the edge before hemming.
I also dyed my elastic to match. I was aiming for black, not realizing that true black is hard to obtain. The grey turned out great though!
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Apr 12, 2013, 03.34 PMby MojoHollz
Very cute! I had never thought of dying elastic before, it turned out great. Been thinking about doing one of these since they are so popular right now but couldn't decied what to do about the elastic, now I know, thank you :)
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Apr 15, 2013, 07.42 PMby Korrie Johnson
Glad to help! And dye comes in amazing colors. Next time I want to use teal :)
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AstrobiologySeeking Life in Extreme Environments
Evidence suggests that the interior of the Chilean Atacama Desert, the most arid region on Earth, contains no living organisms. Yet, where the desert meets the Pacific Coastal Range, desiccation-tolerant microorganisms are known to exist. The gradient of biodiversity and habitats of life in the Atacama's subregions remain unexplored.
Robotic field investigation will bring new scientific understanding of the Atacama as a habitat for life with distinct analogies to Mars. Our goal is to make genuine discoveries about the limits of life on Earth and to generate knowledge about life in extreme environments that can be applied to future planetary missions. In order to conduct this investigation, we will develop Robotic Astrobiology.
Field investigation over three years will use a rover to make transects of the Atacama with instruments to detect microorganisms and chlorophyll-based life forms and to characterize habitats. The rover will integrate panoramic imagers, microscopic imagers, spectrometers, as well as mechanisms for shallow subsurface access.
Robotic considerations in addition to instrument integration include platform configuration, planetary-relevant localization, complex obstacle negotiation, over-the-horizon navigation, and power-cognizant activity planning.
An architecture that coordinates these capabilities, provides health monitoring and fault recovery, and allows for variability in the degree of autonomy is vital to long-duration operations.
The measurement and exploration technique produced by this investigation combines long traverses, sampling measurements on a regional scale and detailed measurements of individual targets. When compared to the state of the art in robotic planetary exploration our approach will result in dramatic increase in the number of measurements made and data collected by rover instruments per command cycle. This result will translate into substantial productivity increases for future planetary exploration missions.
The Atacama Desert is a very inhospitable environment for most forms of life due to its lack of precipitation, high levels of UV radiation, and oxidant-rich soil. In order to identify even the slightest trace of life, Zoë is equipped with specialized tools and sensors.
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|Weather station with wind, temperature, humidity, wetness, and pyronometer sensors. Used for both engineering(e.g. solar panel performance) and science environment understanding.
|Mars MicroBeam Raman Spectrometer (MMRS)
|Used to identify and charachterize the molecular species of secondary minerals in the subsurface. And to evaluate the habitability within the subsurface. The MMRS alows for the spectrometer to be rastered across the sample.
|Bio UV Flourescence Imager (BUF)
|Measures natural flourescense from soil and rocks. This is done by using an advanced camera and white and UV lighting.
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|Rover deployed autonomous drill capable of collecting sub-surface soil samples from up to a 80cm depth while minimizing contamination. The drills mass and power are consistent with flight systems.
|Sample Carousel
|Sample handling. Drill shavings are placed in this carosel for delivery to instruments and allows for sample storage for scientist ground truthing of rover data.
|Panoramic Imager
|Color camera on a pan/tilt unit. Returns panoramas and high-res images up to 1 mm/pixel resolution. Primary sensor for target selection and understanding science context. This instument can be coupled to the VISNIR spectrometer.
|Visible/Near Infrared Spectrometer (VISNIR)
|Returns spectra in visible and near-infrared wavelengths. Primarily used for mineralogy, may also detect chlorophyll
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New BC coach Addazio's son among 17 signees
Steve Addazio took the Boston College job when the recruiting
process was well under way, giving him only six or eight weeks to
get to know some of the players who had committed to the
But there's one he's quite familiar with.
Addazio's son, Louie, is a 6-foot-3, 245-pound tight end who
went to Syracuse last year but did not play because of an injury.
He transferred to BC this semester after his father was hired in
"He's got a good work ethic, toughness. He can block," the
elder Addazio said Wednesday as he announced the 17 players who
committed to the Eagles on national signing day. "He certainly got
a lot more athleticism than his father."
Addazio's first recruiting class was mostly completed by the
time he was hired from Temple to replace Frank Spaziani, who
finished 22-29 in four-plus seasons with the Eagles. Addazio
brought in 17 players, but 13 of them were already committed to
Among them is Matt Patchan, an offensive lineman who transferred
from Florida, where Addazio had been the offensive coordinator.
Patchan was rated with five stars when Addazio recruited him out of
high school, which would make him the only highly rated recruit in
the BC class.
"No one has a stronger relationship with him than I do,"
Addazio said.
Also coming to Chestnut Hill is Tyler Rouse, a 5-foot-9,
190-pound running back who was the player of the year in New York
while rushing for 2,977 yards on 333 carries and 45 touchdowns in
Addazio said he couldn't recruit all-out because all of his
scholarships were accounted for. Two players backed out of their
commitments and Addazio did replace them.
"When you recruit, you've got to go in with a hammer. How do
you go in with a hammer when you don't know if you've got a spot?"
he said. "My relationship with these guys is a, whatever, 6-8 week
relationship. Next year when we have this conversation it will be
about a 14-month relationship."
Also heading to BC are:
-Wide receiver Drew Barksdale of Solon, Ohio, who caught 35
passes for 564 yards and seven touchdowns in his high school
career, while also rushing for five touchdowns and throwing for
seven. He was also offered a lacrosse scholarship at Michigan.
-Wide receiver Charlie Callinan of Westfield, N.J., who caught
33 passes for 565 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior before playing
in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl all-star game.
-Linebacker/defensive end Jack Cottrell, of Eden Prairie, Minn.,
who led his school in tackles as a junior and senior while leading
them to consecutive state championships. He was also captain of the
basketball team.
-Defensive tackle Truman Gutapfel of Harrison, Ohio, who won the
2012 Ohio Division II Anthony Munoz Defensive Lineman of the Year
award and also amassed over 100 career victories as a high-school
-Cornerback John Johnson, a captain of his high school team in
West Hyattsville, Md., who recorded 50 tackles, six tackles for
loss, five interceptions, and 13 passes deflected in 2012.
-Defensive end Kevin Kavalec of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, who
earned first team AP All-Ohio accolades while leading his team to a
state championship in 2011 and second team AP All-Ohio accolades in
-Linebacker Marquis Little of Manchester, Conn., who earned
Hartford Courant and Walter Camp All-Connecticut state team honors
as a senior while recording 72 tackles, including eight sacks, and
two forced fumbles. He also played quarterback, rushing 81 times
for 609 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games, and completing
74-of-132 passing attempts for 831 yards and eight touchdowns.
-Quarterback Mack Lowrie, of Roxbury Latin in Boston, who was
named to the Massachusetts All-State team while earning the
Independent School League MVP. He holds the ISL record for
touchdowns in a season with 35 and has career totals of 5,600
passing yards, 1,600 rushing yards, and 75 touchdowns.
-Safety Matt Milano of Orlando, Fla., who earned Orlando
Sentinel All-Central Florida Defensive Player of the Year honors as
a senior safety in 2012 while registering 100 tackles, including 18
tackles for loss and three sacks.
-Defensive tackle Tevin Montgomery of Boston, who was selected
to the U-19 National Football team and invited to participate in
the Semper Fidelis All-America Bowl.
-Cornerback Atem Ntantang of Purcellville, Va., who earned first
team All-Region II honors while recording 82 tackles, 15 passes
defended, and 3 interceptions as a senior. He rushed for over 900
yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior and also competed in track and
-Tight end Joel Rich of Paris, Ohio, who earned AP All-State
first-team honors as a senior. He registered 45 career receptions
for 620 yards and 15 touchdowns and tallied 213 career tackles,
including 15 sacks, five forced fumbles and six fumble
-Quarterback James Walsh of Dublin, Ohio, who threw for 2,038
yards and rushed for 558 yards in 2012. He was a three-year
letterman in football and four-year letterman in baseball.
-Running back Myles Willis of Conyers, Ga., who earned Georgia
AAAA Region 6A All-State Offensive Most Valuable Player honors as a
senior quarterback in 2012 while completed 63-of-111 passes for
1,005 yards and nine touchdowns. He also ran 221 times for 1,181
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As the snow melts, you can spot all the ways winter has taken a toll on your house. Invest a few hundred bucks in minor fixes now to preserve your biggest asset (and prevent really pricey repairs down the line).
|You know to clean out the gutters, but make sure the downspouts are clear and drain several feet from your house to prevent foundation damage. Estimated cost: up to $200. "If you can do it, fine, but don't be a Tim Allen and hurt yourself," says Kurt Solomon, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors.
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The brain tumour death of an elderly woman wrongly diagnosed with dementia was preventable, says a coroner who has called for nursing homes to view CT scans of new patients.
Mary Patricia Kruger, 69 when she died, was admitted to an Adelaide nursing home in January 2007 after a fall and failing sight in her right eye, following a change in her personality and problems in caring for herself.
State Coroner Mark Johns said her admission recorded a hospital's diagnosis of dementia.
Her cognitive function deteriorated at the home, where she exhibited behavioural changes such as a lack of inhibition and worsening eyesight.
In his inquest findings on Thursday, the coroner said Ms Kruger was transferred from the closed dementia ward to hospital after being found unresponsive in bed on March 5, 2008.
A CT scan revealed a large tumour and she died the following day.
"I conclude that Ms Kruger's death was preventable," the coroner said.
"If the wrong diagnostic label had not been applied at Murray Bridge Hospital, it is likely that the meningioma (tumour) would have been detected and treated.
"Ms Kruger may never have needed admission to a nursing home at that time, or not until later in her life."
He listed a string of events, including a doctor's failure to obtain appropriate information before Ms Kruger was referred to an ophthalmologist and the misfiling of notes at the specialist's rooms.
Had they not occurred, the meningioma may have been detected and properly treated.
"I recommend that the minister for health direct that nursing homes must, on admitting a new patient with a diagnosis of dementia, view the CT scan report that formed part of the diagnostic workup," he said.
"If no such report or scan exists, the nursing home must ensure that a medical practitioner specifically consider the correctness of the diagnosis, and in doing so order a CT scan to exclude other explanations or provide written reasons for not doing so."


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You don't even have to be much of a wine lover to get excited about Bordeaux. Traffic signs, buildings and practically everything else display the names of world-famous domains in this Mecca of the wine world. The perfect way to enjoy the delectable traditions of this impressive French wine region? By bicycle!
Vast and expansive, Bordeaux is France's flattest wine region and a perfect destination for all cyclists. Endless rows of vines alternate with elegant wine castles and historic wine villages with inviting terraces. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site, Saint-Émilion, make a pit stop at a grape spa or cycle to the banks of the Gironde or the beaches on the Atlantic coast.
The famous vineyards of Graves and Sauternes lie south of the city of Bordeaux. This area on the left bank of the Garonne River is one of the most beautiful parts of the wine region. Cycle past vineyards and forests and continue along the meandering country roads through the rolling hills of Sauternes. Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a great place for a break in Graves. Take a tour of the wine cellars and admire the modern art displayed amongst the vines. Next to the chateau lies the famous Les Sources de Caudalie spa, which offers beauty treatments made with grape extracts. The adjoining hotel offers not only great restaurants but also a wine bar with an enchanting patio. In Sauternes, pause for a moment at Château d'Yquem to visit not only the vineyards of the most famous (and most expensive) sweet white wine from the Bordeaux, but also the lovely garden.
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In addition to day trips, Bordeaux also offers great multi-day bike tours. Combine the vineyards of the Médoc with a visit to the Atlantic coast and the mouth of the Gironde River. The Médoc is the most western part of the wine region, and is home to some of the most prestigious wine castles of the Bordeaux, such as Margaux, Giscours and Latour. A small local tour company,Evazio
, offers a 6-day bike tour for independent cyclists who make the ride with a detailed 'road book'. Each day you ride 50 to 60 kilometres and lodging is reserved ahead of time in charming hotels and Bed & Breakfasts.
Saint-Émilion lies approximately 40 kilometres to the north-east of Bordeaux (accessible by train) and is without a doubt the most beautiful town in the wine region. The medieval centre of this wine village consists of a charming maze of narrow streets, gates, courtyards, elegant houses, impressive churches and other monuments. Wine plays a dominant role here in all the stores, restaurants and in the Maison du Vin, an interactive wine museum. Saint-Émilion lies against a hillside, with fabulous views of the surrounding vineyards that produce the Saint-Émilion AOC wine. The town is the perfect starting place for a 2 to 3 hour bike ride in the region. TheOffice du Tourisme
offers 5 bike tours, ranging in length from 10 to 21 kilometres; you can download these tours from the website or pick up a printed copy on site. The most photogenic route is the 'Entre Vigne et Dordogne', offering not only spectacular views of the vineyards and wine chateaus, but also of the Dordogne River.
After returning from a bike ride around Saint-Émilion, it can be hard to pick from the many charming restaurants in this famous wine village. Les Délices du Roy is a reliable destination for a great meal. Large wine barrels are used as tables. However, don't be fooled by the simple interior; the kitchen is quite sophisticated. The menu features delicious dishes with duck (ranging from duck breast to a haute cuisine hamburger) and of course the best regional wines.