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APPROPRIATE EXPOSUREDecember 6th, 2010 | by Tom
(19 votes, average: 9.47 out of 10)
If you've been following me on Facebook, you'll know that I expressed Jared's exact concerns about Tron: Legacy a few days ago. I've been excited for this movie for what has felt like an eternity. But now that it's finally upon us, I'm a little bit nervous and skeptical.
It's kind of like being a kid and looking at the largest present under the Christmas tree. You spend all your time fantasizing about what it could be. And then, two days before Christmas, you kind of don't want to open it out of fear the box could be filled to the brim with socks and long underwear.
There's no doubt in my mind that Tron: Legacy LOOKS fantastic. My fear is that there is no chewy nougat center – that there is nothing substantial at its core. I'm worried that Tron: Legacy is all sizzle and no steak.
I mean, Tron: Legacy wouldn't be the first big-budget science fiction epic to suffer from a bloated special effects budget and a hollow core littered with anemic plot devices. Am I expecting some sort of grand Shakespearean drama? Not at all. But am I looking for something that justifies a sequel to a film made almost 30 years ago? Absolutely.
How often have you heard critics complain that CGI makes movies feel as insubstantial and transient as a video game. Along comes Tron: Legacy – a film that is LITERALLY about surviving inside the world of a video game – and you think critics won't jump on that if the storyline isn't up to snuff??
My fears about Tron: Legacy has diminished somewhat since a few advanced reviews have hit the web. General consensus (without getting into too much detail) is that it's amazing. Basically, it doesn't offend you for investing yourself in the characters or mock you for wanting to return to their universe. Let's face it, if you're excited about this film you might as well find the nearest mirror, point at yourself and yell "NEEERRRRRRRDD!!" – because that's what you are.
And I'm right there with you.
SIDEBAR: Not sure if you caught the controversy on Twitter over the weekend, but I had a little dust-up with a UK retailer that had stolen the designs for one of my t-shirts and was selling them through their site.
The retailer in question was 8Ball T-shirts and I was notified of their transgression after Joel Watson from Hijinks Ensue notified me of the theft. The artwork for his "Sci-Five" t-shirt had also been pilfered and we were both prepared to take to the internet and whip up a little righteous anger.
The news hit around 5:00 or 6:00 PM CST on Friday evening. So, considering the offending party was 7 hours ahead of us across the pond, they had no idea how large the tide of hate confronting them would be on Saturday morning. Several of you took to Facebook and Twitter to let them know how you feel about companies who steal from independent artists.
Here's how things were resolved.
Saturday morning, 8Ball deleted all of the negative posts from their Facebook page and locked off the account to keep people from posting new messages. They had also removed the offending designs from their site (which is why I don't have a screen capture to show you that compares the two)In the meantime, they were communicating with Joel after he had sent them a cease and desist letter.
I wasn't really monitoring the situation all that closely because we were getting the house ready for Pearl's birthday party (more on that later). But I checked in occasionally and was kind of perturbed that they didn't publicly acknowledge the situation and attempt to reach out to me to explain the situation.
However, that feeling did not last long because, later in the day, I received an e-mail from 8Ball with an apology and an offer to turn over all of their profits from the sale of their shirt to me. Basically, what had happened was than an unscrupulous designer submitted my work, Joel's work and the work of several others to the site claiming it as his own and 8Ball took the designer at their word..
I was relieved to hear that the situation was caused by an individual and was not representational of the company's standard operating procedure. Plagiarism is not part of their culture. They just got taken for a ride and I'm sympathetic to that. Accidents happen.
In my estimation, 8Ball took all the right steps with their apology. They explained the situation, took ownership of the problem, made steps to correct the problem and outlined how they hope to prevent something like this from happening again. The financial compensation was a welcome surprise. I would have willingly accepted the apology along with credit for my work.
So, although the controversy has died down, I sincerely hope everyone who took the time to come to our aid also takes a moment to thank 8Ball for doing the right thing. I've had my artwork stolen before and things do not usually resolve themselves this neatly as this.
To those of you who lent your voice in support, I sincerely appreciate having defenders like you at my back. A few days after the controversy, I joked on Twitter that I had learned something valuable from the event – that Theater Hopper hasn't slipped into irrelevancy. At least not yet… ;D
Last bit of news… I mentioned earlier that we were busy Saturday getting our house ready for Pearl's birthday party. I don't often talk about my kids in this space because I'm a little protective of them and very cautious not to accidentally exploit them. But you guys have always shown a respectful interest in my personal life and occasionally ask about the kids, so it's become somewhat of a tradition to acknowledge them on their birthdays.
On Friday, December 3, Pearl Evelyn Brazelton celebrated her first birthday and I don't think she could have picked a crazier year in our life as a family to arrive. A new job, a new house, finishing grad school… this year has seen a lot of changes for me personally and our family as a whole.
But things are pointed in the right direction and I'm optimistic about the future. Pearl is a large part of that. Things were kind of grim in the summer and fall of 2009. But things started turning around after she showed up.
Pearl's only a year old, but she's growing up pretty fast. We recently took her off her bottle and she's drinking milk like a champ, eating more solids and teething like crazy. We've caught her standing under her own power a couple of times, but only when she's distracted by something she's holding onto without bracing herself on a chair or a pant leg. She's very clingy to Cami at the moment, but we anticipate she'll be walking very soon. After that, all bets are off.
Happy birthday, Pearl-girl. Our lives are richer with you in it.
So… Tron: Legacy doesn't come out for another two weeks. Where do you stand? Excited? Anxious? Let us know in the comments! Let's start a conversation!
CORRESPONDENCEDecember 13th, 2010 | by Tom
(11 votes, average: 6.09 out of 10)
Today's comic is a continuation of last Monday's and it's a little bit weird to attempt a storyline now that I'm only updating once a week. We'll have to see if I can't expedite things a little bit. Stay tuned.
I guess I had always planned on doing a follow-up comic for Tron: Legacy (considering it comes out this week) but aping the movie's plot device wasn't originally in the cards. The suggestion to receive correspondence from the cardboard factory actually came from Phil "Frumph" Hofer on Twitter last week.
You probably don't know Phil, but you should. Phil is the programmer that took over development of the comic archiving system ComicPress about a year ago and he's been rocking the code ever since. He's helped organize the back end of Theater Hopper in ways I can't even describe. In fact, he made some changes to the site yesterday while we were IM'ing each other and I'm pretty sure he's a wizard.
You may have already noticed it, but it was Phil who added the handy Facebook "Like" button you see to the right of the comic's navigation. I've been looking for something like this that I could integrate into the site for weeks, but I could never get it to look right. Phil took care of it in about 15 minutes.
Incidentally, I hope the button's placement of that button results in more people "liking" the comic so it can be shared with others on their Facebook profile pages. It would be a great way to help spread the word about Theater Hopper. Let's face it: You're already on Facebook 12 hours a day anyway. Is clicking my "like" button really taking that much skin off your back?
I should also mention that the Theater Hopper fan page is within striking distance of 900 followers. So if you're not already a fan, check us out over there. I keep the account fairly active, share movie news and trailers there as well.
Last night, I tried something a little different and posted a video thanking a fan for the generosity they showed me recently. Reaction to the video seemed to be positive. I might post more videos there in the future if they appears to be an interest in that kind of thing.
Anyway, I got sidetracked. Bringing the conversation back to Phil for a minute, the man is doing fantastic work behind-the-scenes for the webcomics community and I wanted to make sure that he gets the recognition he deserves. Phil is a fantastic resource that is raising the level of professionalism for everyone. Even if you don't have a comic of your own, you probably owe him thanks for helping to improve the interface of the comics you read.
Incidentally, coding development takes time and money. So if you want to help Phil out by donating, I'm sure he would appreciate it.
Anyway, not much more to add to today's post. But stay tuned this week for extra comics. I'm going to see if I can't kick things up a notch to help move this storyline along before the glut of holiday films start filling up theaters.
A DOMAIN OF EVIL, IT ISDecember 21st, 2010 | by Tom
(22 votes, average: 8.05 out of 10)
After the idea was introduced that Tom's Father was calling to him from beyond, I started to think about the father/son themes in Tron: Legacy. It wasn't long before I transposed that exploration over to The Empire Strikes Back. Thus, a sci-fi mash-up was born. I hope you like it.
I went a little gonzo with the double-sized comic. Mostly because I knew there was no way I could fit all of it into four panels. Or, more accurately, inside the digital same real estate my average comic takes up.
So I went for broke. Decided to do a larger comic. Of course that meant the comic was a little bit late. But when you think about it, you're kind of getting two comics this week instead of one. So that shakes out, right?
Working on this strip last night, I definitely had a sense that I had bitten off more than I could chew. But I could see the goal line on the horizon. I knew even if the joke didn't go over, I would at least be happy with the results. Visually, the comic is pretty much everything I envisioned – and that's a pretty satisfying feeling.
I haven't yet managed to see Tron: Legacy yet, but monitoring the response to it on Twitter this weekend was interesting. Reactions seem to be split into two camps – people who thought the plot and dialogue was stupid while appreciating the special effects and everyone else who seemed to say "C'mon, guys! Tron: Legacy wasn't THAT bad!"
An airtight argument to be sure.
It sounds like there's enough about Tron: Legacy to admire from an effects standpoint, but I've also hear that if you're not a tech geek, it can kind of leave you cold. I'm not worried. Tron: Legacy looks like it fits directly in my wheelhouse.
I don't know when I'll get a chance to see the film. A friend of mine wants to organize a "guys night out" with a bunch of friends to go check it out together. With the holidays in the way, it might be a while before I'll finally get my chance.
Here's something I haven't heard people talking about… the 3D. Seems like Disney was push Tron: Legacy in 3D and IMAX pretty hard, but I've not heard anyone's opinions about it.
I'm kind of against the idea of seeing it in 3D. Aside from the glowing suits, the film already looks dimly lit. Why do I want to throw on a pair of 3D glasses and drop the brightness on the picture another 20%?
If you saw Tron: Legacy in 3D, what was your take? Worth it or not?
That's all for me. Feel free to leave your comments below. If you liked today's double-comic, click that little Facebook "Like" button to the lower right. I'd appreciate it.
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFULDecember 27th, 2010 | by Tom
(25 votes, average: 8.08 out of 10)
Apologies for the late comic today. I'm getting into a unusual habit where I am doing more than my requite four panels and adding a ton of effects and emotion to my comics lately.
This would not normally be considered a problem if I were able to plan somewhat in advance and produce the comic on time. But I've definitely been playing catch-up lately. Sorry about that.
The good news about today's delayed comic is that you get to hear my opinion about Tron: Legacy! I finally had a chance to see the film Monday night with some friends and I'm still kind of… processing it (see what I did there?)
I know I'm a little behind the curve, since the movie came out last week. But it's been interesting monitoring the reaction to it online. The general consensus is that the film is amazing to look at, but light on plot. I'm inclined to agree, but I wasn't really bothered by the deficiencies in the storyline.
Maybe it was a case of managed expectations, but when compared to a similar feast for the eyes that was light on plot like James Cameron's Avatar, I was far less disappointed.
If I could make one complaint, the first act of the movie establishes that Jeff Bridges's character discovers something inside "The Grid" that would change every idea mankind ever had about science, medicine or religion. Once Bridges's discovery is revealed, the Earth-shattering ramifications aren't really explored.
I think it's because the filmmakers would rather have us extrapolate the meaning of his discovery, but I would have preferred a little more discussion around it. I really think it would have helped anchor the story and raised the stakes in terms of why this discovery was worth defending. Instead, it feels a little bit tacked on.
And I guess if I could make one additional complaint, it would have to be about Jeff Bridges's performance. Basically, he channeling a digital version of The Dude from The Big Lebowski. Trapped inside The Grid for over 20 years, Bridges's contemporary take on Kevin Flynn has him adopting Zen principles and an odd delight in calling everyone "man." For me, it comes off as a little too colloquial and flippant. Again, it diminishes the stakes.
But, truthfully, these are petty squabbles. Like I said before, the plot deficiencies in no way subtract from the overall experience Tron: Legacy brings to the screen. The visuals are astounding. Even Bridges's rubbery, digitized performance as his younger self has an odd allure.
It easy to see why Disney didn't promote Tron: Legacy with a re-release of the original Tron on blu-ray. The visuals Joseph Kosinski's film blow the original out of the water. While there are several clever references to the original film, this sequel is an entirely different beast.
I ended up seeing the film in 3D and I don't know that it particularly added anything to the experience. I don't think I felt any more or less "immersed" in the world of Tron than I would have if I had watched it in 2D. Frankly, that's a compliment toward Kosinski's direction. I felt like I was leaning into the film the whole time. Despite being somewhat dreary, Tron is a place I wouldn't mind inhabiting for a while!
One more thing I'll say… there was a lot of hype around Daft Punk providing the soundtrack to this movie. It seemed like a natural fit and something that fans could get excited about. I bought the soundtrack before the movie came out and it left me a little cold. I was hoping for a little more funk and a little less orchestration.
I can say now that I've watched the movie, the context for the soundtrack has been completely re-contextualized for me. It is much better than I originally gave it credit for because I was too busy focusing on what I wanted it to be instead of enjoying it for what it was. If you enjoy soundtracks, I strongly encourage you to pick it up. Great stuff.
I've run out of things to say about Tron: Legacy, so I'll just say that I enjoyed it greatly and leave it at that. I have designs to see True Grit sometime in the near future. Although Cami has been trying to pull together a date night so we can see The King's Speech. Truthfully, I'm good either way. It's a win-win! But we'll see what happens.
Thanks for your patience with today's comic. If you have additional thoughts about Tron: Legacy, feel free to leave them in the comments. See you in 2011!
DAFT TRENTJanuary 21st, 2011 | by Tom
I was kind of spacing off for a moment and quietly reflecting on Trent Reznor's win last Sunday at the Golden Globes for Best Original Score.
After watching the ceremony last week, Reznor's win along with the several additional trophies The Social Network took home that night, I was motivated to listen to the film's soundtrack and slipped into it's dithering electronic hum for an hour or so.
Reznor's score is probably one of my favorites of the year. But another electronic act – Daft Punk – also ranks highly for their work on the Tron: Legacy soundtrack.
I am certain I am not the first to notice that these two genre powerhouses dipped a toe in Tinsletown this year. But I am struck by the disparity of their output.
While the Tron: Legacy soundtrack is enthralling and certainly grandiose in scope, it was criticized for not bringing enough of Daft Punk's signature drive to the table. Some people found it a little heavy on the orchestration and a little light on the booty-shakin' beats.
I appreciate the Tron: Legacy soundtrack for what it is, but admit I wish that the signature track "Derezzed" was about 15 minutes longer…
By comparison, Reznor's work is very similar to much of Nine Inch Nails' instrumental catalog. The atmosphere of the score fits in quiet comfortably with the dark, melodic underpinnings of NIN remix EPs like Still or Ghosts I–IV. In many cases, tracks retain the propulsive beat missing from Daft Punk's soundtrack work – even if it veers into distorted, bleak territory.
I'm not arguing that either effort is better than the other. But it's interesting to notice the trajectory of these artist's work. Reznor stuck with a formula that's been evolving for over 20 years and converged with director David Fincher's vision for The Social Network.
Daft Punk, on the other hand, completely re-imagined their sound. A successful effort that fans were not expecting and was met with varying degrees of acceptance.
Just making observations. How about you? Do you own either soundtrack? Do you believe Reznor was deserving of his Golden Globe victory? Leave your comments below.
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The Toyota GR Yaris has gone on sale in Europe, bringing rally-inspired performance to the continent. The company has released a veritable deluge of images and information to go with the availability of this highly anticipated pocket rocket, the second global GR product after the Supra.
Being the brand's first sports car to be fully developed in-house in two decades, the GR Yaris has a lot riding on its shoulders. So it's just as well that Toyota has pulled out all the stops, endowing the hatchback with a bespoke three-door body (the standard European-market Yaris is five-door only) and underpinnings.
The body shell was optimised for World Rally Championship (WRC) aerodynamic regulations, so it's 60 mm wider (1,805 mm) and 45 mm lower (1,455 mm) than the regular Yaris. The trailing edge of the roof is actually a whopping 95 mm lower, allowing for a more efficient rear wing on the rally car. And despite having fewer doors, the GR Yaris is actually 55 mm longer (3,995 mm), though its 2,560 mm wheelbase is unchanged.
As you can imagine, the significant rejigging of the proportions means that the GR Yaris doesn't share any body panels with the cooking model, with only the lamps, door mirrors and antenna being carried over. The front end has been geared for cooling with the addition of a large rectangular lower grille, feeding air into the engine, radiator and intercooler, while vertical intakes on either side cool the brakes.
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At the front, the MacPherson strut suspension has been retained but sports reinforced hub bearings, lower arms and their associated bushings, plus revised anti-roll bars and redesigned knuckles that increase negative camber and optimise the car's roll steer characteristics. The bespoke dampers have increased response, while the steering has been retuned for greater alacrity and feedback.
The GR Yaris comes as standard with 18-inch alloy wheels and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 tyres, hiding ventilated brake discs that measure 356 mm at the front (even larger than the Supra's) and 297 mm at the rear. These are clamped by four-piston callipers at the front and two-piston units at the rear. A manual handbrake replaces the Yaris' electronic parking brake, and the rear axle is disconnected when it is pulled while moving to allow drivers to slide into a corner.
The Circuit Pack throws in GR-badged red callipers, lightweight BBS alloys and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, along with stiffer springs and anti-roll bars, retuned dampers and tweaked power steering settings to take advantage of the extra grip.
Going hand-in-hand with the uprated chassis, the body shell has been stiffened and lightened for this application, with increased spot welds and structural adhesive and a reinforced rear end. A forged carbon roof and aluminium doors, tailgate and bonnet shave around 27.5 kg and enable the body to weigh around 38 kg less than the previous Yaris. All-in-all, the GR Yaris tips the scales at 1,280 kg.
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In Germany, the GR Yaris is priced starting from €32,363 (RM157,500), although the Circuit Pack bumps it up to €36,740 (RM178,800). By comparison, the larger Honda Civic Type R retails at €37,032 (RM180,200). Malaysian distributor UMW Toyota has hinted at the car's possible arrival here, where it will likely retail north of the RM300,000 mark. Can't wait? You can drive one in Gran Turismo Sport starting tomorrow.
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Friday 27 February 2015
Spock is dead in this Universe!
RIP Leonard Nimoy
Pathfinder, hero logic icon.
Who reads my shise?
This was the question the Empower of China asked for six thousand years.
No satisfactory answer every came from the bowels of the bureaucracy that fronted him. As a result he fell to a better idea.
That's a heartwarming tale.
In factory updates
I am sitting in my chair
not quite blown away
gripping the arm grips
wishing all the
cognitive dissionce would
just go away
because as the sayer say
it means nothing to your
gas mileage
and wher
you WASP
and you prey
So now we are all bob dylan in
our outrage
and we sit together
on desolation row
just waiting
for some chance to contribute
to a faux foe
when we listen
closely and realise
the depths of our
despair are
all preventable.
You got an ugly Viagaina
those are words we will never hear. Thinkaboot the suroundring tissue and tell me how much I say is true?
Histrory has its merries
the world we live in
has some weakness
in the stupid wya
the dominate specs
keeps fucking up
the HVAC filter
and worse than that
the stupid monkees
demand beyond belief
less oxygen
Imagine a mob hit
the thug has a silver
plated gun at your head
telling you to admit
there is no climate change
What can you do in this
situation expect die
It makes no difference
do I have to explain
its like stopping
some one settting
your tent on fire/
I am fighting with Dr Bethune
Of all the freedom fighters in Canadian History
none is more famous or has greater
modern acknowledgement
than Norman Bethune
He went to China
to help the communist
overcome the
Kum in tong
His side won
and his place in
history was
by many factors
to permanent greatness
Fast forward to today
Steve Harper
would have
taken his
passport away
and stripped him
of any medical licence
long before he
even thought of getting
If they rounded up all his friends
it would shut down the U of T
and still if would be called
and action of democracy
Today we have two classes
of Hemingway fighters
those who fit the template
we admire and fund
those who do not
are Muslim or Russian Scum
Now I am old enough to appreciate
that humans do
thing inappropriate
but to think that
one side in a conflict is
morally correct and the
other is vacuum deficient
will not bring victory to either side
For sure the ISIS forces are
the worst of the worst
but are they in the employ
of the CIA?
You want to read somethings unredacted
that will send a chill up your unicorn spine
look at the dispatches from Vietnam
if this is not enough
how about Abu Greve
or Gitmo
the point is that
when it comes to war
there is no high ground
just two warriors
in full armour
trading broadswords
hoping to rebound
on the high ground
Do those bad ass mutherfuckers
fight for me?
Thats the reality
bad ass motherfuckers
what would they do
if we did not have
prisons to contain them
or wars to entertain them?
They might come to your
neighbourhood and declare
that now they were the
local warlord!
herding cats is hard
herding humans is impossible
but still at university we
study ways to understand
Civilisation is like a decaying sun
its going to burn off 20% every day
until it burns down
The only import fact in that
equation for human kind
is the timeline
is billions of years
Now back to Bethune
who made an impact
on a billion people
of that we should
not be suspect
he did it without
modern propaganda
or agenda
he was
he wa
was was he
do it right
and the people will remember
and no one so far
can plan that from above
its just in history
he was
Where is the Spanish Civil war
when we need some kind of line
in the sand between wrong and right
Syria, Iraq and Ukraine are all rolled
up to me in some kind of magical
CIA game
We fight in Syria with Iraina allies
and we want to take the Sunni city
of Mosul
with our Shia allies
who hate our guts fundamentally
and why are we here
because of oil
but at the end of
the day why not just
hire EXXON to produce
a better result in the
same way
harming one hair
on an child?
The price of gas goes up
while the price of oil tanks
that is the mind
of the people we
should employ to make a
civilization mastermind
becauase aside
from eatint and drinking
and expelling
its all imagination
CHockey Tin Tin
Jarred Tinorti is like favorite Westminster pup. Did Montreal draft him because of his great bloodlines or his superhuman girth? My math may be off but at 26 Ottawa traded away Chara. Now there was some question about his worth but it was no were near what Montreal must consider about Tin Tin. On the other hand there is Nickolas Lindstrom who never switched on till his thirties.
Fact is that players of mass and wingspan are the rarest of elements in the game today. Some people say being a genius is only a matter of spending 10,000 hours at it. In hockey this may be more true than false.
My only question about Tin Tin today is why does he fight like a punk on a team having Brandon Prust
Thursday 26 February 2015
Do it yourself electric car comparison
|2002 Insight
|2015 Smart
|Curb weight
|5 sec
|11.5 sec
|new paint
As a practical matter it really makes little sense. In Ontario Canada and many other places you get a government rebate. In Ontario is $8,500. Therefore you could get a fully loaded convertible SMART for under $30,000.
However buying an electric car today in Canada has nothing to do with practicability. The $50,000 Insight would be one of, if not the most impractical cars on the planet, but I would feel fully charged driving it around. Just image all the people you could freak out at the lights. The Insight was built on an all aluminium version of the Fit. So unlike the SMART which handles like a fork truck, you are going to have the fastest and most fun to drive car on the planet. And the world will love you for caring.
Tuesday 24 February 2015
why the Oscars now suck
Its because the small movies have gotten bigger and the big movies have got so small. With notable exceptions. American Sniper was a big movie with big thoughts about killing people. Hollywood liberals and myself hated the message but it was the truth. Clint Eastwood just told people the truth. I hate that truth but America loved it. The Lego Movie was an undisputed triumph. That it was not even nominated strikes me as some kind of conspiracy.
We all got feelings, we all work through pain, but we have a lifetime of movies dealing with that, I say no new ones need be made. Twelve years a slave needed to be made, Selma not. Another person losing their mind to Alzheimer's oh please.
Gay movies we have seen enough, your admitted to the club now shut the fuck up. Six million Jews died in the holocust but I do not need to see every story especially when I have the Grey Zone.
We need more movies about Wall Street and K street and how they distort the world in a cinimatophirc way. We need more movies about politicians cheating not on their spouse but you and me.
We need more movies in Sci fi letting us know that someday due to technology we will all liven in Singapore with the beatify Lee Quan Yew looking down and directing the current action from above.
Look enough dsystopia at every advance screening. I think the CIA control most the message we get. This is bad or good depending upon which event. You see even the CIA will run out of fascists some day.
That's why Intersellar which was not even nominated should have won best picture.(Kubric moves in his grave) It presents something to chew on more than junk food, and junk journalism.
Culture Culture Culture defines us. Who are us? That's the question
and knowing the culture makes it easy to define the problems
with the merge on the left lane when the right lane says no way ever.
I would rather kill myself and my own family than live like a leftist.
Dear Mr Right wing. I have lived your life for centuries and without much compliant. Your way is wrong and modern societies like Germany have prove this so. Please surrender without further bloodshed.
The biggest problem the systems face is total cynism and total awareness and total dedication to the real.
CHockey Trade
I thought Jiri Sekec had a huge upside. He had all the skills and some of the grit.
But it was not working for him in Montreal. If he is lucky he will be another Micheal Nylander. I do not understand why these amazing hockey players do not stick (with a team) in the NHL. Igor Larinov has a pretty good idea why. Its probably just a fact in todays NHL creativity does not cut the grass.
Devante Smith-Pelly has more grit than skill. I have to go with the flow and expect this was a good trade for the team. With Tinordi, Prust, Wiese and now Devante Montreal has become one of the toughest teams in the league. Montreal has a fistful of small skilled players who may be better than Sekec, if they have their tiny backs covered. Montreal has traded an east west artist for a north south painter. I think it was Bobby Clarke who said "hockey is played by men." In this contex Montreal has added half a man. In a game of inches and milliseconds this could be a great addition.
Advanced Cool
in Paris why not Toronto? For those keeping score another Socialist goal.
Monday 23 February 2015
Never mind the bollacks we got terrorism
Fifty thousand people die in car accidents,and the same amount are shot by gunshot every day to amount to a year,
Yet when some guy with a cellphone makes a video
in a cave
we go to extremes.
Forget the gun
forget the bad transit
a guy with a cellphone
in a cave
what is most improtant
about us
the shopping mall.
The worst case the West Edmonton mall faces
is the continuted ownership of Oliers discrace.
I have no idea and I am shooting from the hip
if crazy Katz is in west edmonton
but it makes
things rhym.
Everyone Knows
revolts are started in a garage
or some more radical storefront
and its come to the attention
of the ancient powers
the next generation o
willl have to be
the lemonade
and the children shall
Sharme on the past!
I have have done many things
with diminishing returns
and most if not all of these
collectibles could be called
A human life need adventure
like a break dancer needs
a broken life
we need no more stimulation
than to live well
Somehow living normal
has become a liability if not a disgrace
and we should all aim for the
stars despite the fact that in most case
the Koch brothers own them
and getting into their Galaxy means
you are not first
We live in very troubled times
but we are way better than our
ancestors who faced way worse
lets just take a moment and think
about how privileged we are in 2015
and how it has nothing to do
with superstition from above
If the human race could lose superstition
as a political base
then maybe we could
harness the sun
and evolve into
the chosen one
I see the world today
as more aware
of every bogyman
but they were always there
what we have today
is the analytics to
keep them away.
Damascus Steel
Is it just a legend our does
it exist
I do not know
because this world
has given me
a weak steel heart
the thought that before
burtal bloodsthirsty Godss
exist as an panancia
makes me weak
We are way better than that now
yes democracy feild and fients
and mostly dissappears
before our eyes
but when something
so full of air
is submerged
its going to surface
with force
and we know that
great men will be ther
at the rescue
otherwise was living pointless
My picture will never be on a stamp
and the medal of Canada will not
be attaced to my stump
of Canada
But believe me now
and I will prove it later
in my heart when I die
all those around the casket
will say
he died a great Canadian
and the nation should
continue on that way
Why is Canada the new Thug on the Block?
Plainly its the application of Conservative values to foreign policy. In the 18th Century a thuggish foreign policy was the norm. The most enlightened empire was the Austria Hungarian Hapsburg affair. Affair is the way it was managed. Some Emperors sent armies, the Austrians sent daughters.
When the dust of the 20th century settled only one Empire remained. The thuggish aspects of American foreign policy are not in dispute. Operation TP-AJAX which thwarted for most of a century and counting democracy in the most probable country to adopt. Pinochet, Vietnam and so many other where all bullied under some nebulous master plan.
Just when peace seemed to be breaking out in the 21st century the bully time became more personal and even more random. 911 gave America a licences to kill everywhere, and that is what they have done in a never ending groundhog day. Making out with the third world like a game farm calling the ducks to fly over the blind, where the drunk hunters blast away and count the fowl as markers
of a good time.
History will record so many things wrong with the present scenario it will be a reckoned set on shrill. But the problem is, the people do not give a crap about history, tell me about today and tommorw because that is where I live.
If you control the past you control the future. At one time there where forces that modulated this fact. Today with social media everyone is a historian with anecdotal facts. So the holi poli make fake history and everyone in the know
loves it so much they push upon the holi poli another filter more constrictive
and no one notices they think a faster speed of entertainment is just swell.
In this world there are two forces of real evil but they are mostly twinned that is the Anglo Saxon pusule ring. The British ruled the planet for a few hundred years. This is history that is not redacted. Study what happened and ask yourself how differant is this from the Romans who also had a stab at making humans
serve the Gods as described from the people who wrote the scribes.
So in 2015 why would Canada want to throw its hat heart and soul
into this meta dystopian ring?
The fact is all humans are smart. The fact is that a team will always beat an individual. The fact is if you build a team on malice and self interest, a team of patriots will defeat it eventually. With bloody uneccessay events.
Practically if you walk the streets of the Canada created by Liberals
and championed by PET you will find a positive resonance.
Canada is a country like no other
people joined together by hope
and good circumstance
not worried about the
neighbours funny dance
on days that are
not Christmas
I gotta say the Nijab
or full face covering
offends me in a fundamental way
the reason being
is I have both a daughter and a son
and why should the female
not see the world the
same way?
But I understand our religious beliefs
are artificially important to
our well being
and we can not move forward
with out looking back
even if this means
our females must
be clad head
to toe
including the face
in black
If you walk in those shoes
you will fill your boots
with hypocrisy
and depict
and if you truly
mental illness's
Canada used to be
a place the religiously ill
could come to for
some recompense
let the cold and fire
that is this country
put you in a fishut
where you live on
frozen water and
what swims below
and maybe getting high
on both
Thats my case against
Steve Harper
he has changed our
stance in this world
from one of growth
to death
He is the biggest fucking
Canadian asshole of all.
Sunday 22 February 2015
Montreals A-Team
If you wanted to start a franchise from scratch that could win the cup in five years who else would you pick? Some might say Mike Babcock would be a better coach and a handful of D men might be better than Subban. However this group under the masterful command of Marc Bergevin is a true contender that epitomises team.
My hat is off to the enigmatic coach Therrien. In war or sport Defence wins. The reason is very clear. It is much harder to make something than to prevent something. A great two million a year player can totally frustrate a superstar making four of five times that. Finding, developing and holding on to superstars is very difficult, great defensive checkers about five times as easy. The key to making a team work like a Champion is the coach.
If you look around the NHL its clear that a fish rots at the head. How many really good GM are there? Those who have taken their team from the out house to the penthouse in a sustainable way are very rare. Case in point the Toronto Maple Leaf. The richest team in hockey with a ten cent brain trust. It will take five years just to shake off the bad contracts to start the rebuild.
In the case of Montreal there are two more huge icebergs to navigate. First the French issue must be satisfied. It makes for a good debate if this is really a burden. The Montreal Canadiens are Quebecois culture. At the very least in hockey its a winner. Forceful confinement within ones culture is not always a negative. Secondly Montreal is the worst market for accountability on the ice. The province and fans punish failure and reward excellence like no other franchise in sport can imagine. When Bergevin wins the cup he will have joined a rare breed of hockey men.
Finally we must appreciate what a wise owner Geoff Molson has been. Sure he had great advice from the Senator and Le Gross Bill, but the loonie stops with him and he has been a brilliant owner so far.
Montreal is back where it belongs at the top of the NHL. Not only that there is a strong foundation that ensures its going to be a long run.
Plan and bookmark the parade route!
Thursday 19 February 2015
Its Sci Fi Cold
Its Sci Fi cold
and the tempurature
does not change
if i turn off the TV
Sci Fi living
the new
I a fredoom liberalist am on the Russian Side
Big goverment politics
are on display in Ukranie
who can win the day?
Well for sure its not the people
no matter what
they will not be
trading in their Yugos
for Lambraginos
We live so well
its true
and thats what make
deocracy free
for me and you
Beneath the suface
its all realpoiiik
that has not changes
won bit since
the King signed Magma Carter
are on display in Ukranie
who can win the day?
Well for sure its not the people
no matter what
they will not be
trading in their Yugos
for Lambraginos
We live so well
its true
and thats what make
deocracy free
for me and you
Beneath the suface
its all realpoiiik
that has not changes
won bit since
the King signed Magma Carter
Collective Security in a collective prosperity context
Which came first the chicken or the egg
is not longer the question
today its can a GMO
healthy civilisations
Today we are being sold
by big corporations
and big donations
to believe
in a GMO future
when history tells us
this is just the new
Communism failed because
it was too scientific for human nature
Collective security succeeds
be cause it is the bonnet
on the lizard brain
collective security is buried
deep within human DNA
and the world today
is run by miners
who plumb those
with an acrobats skill
There comes a time when
a strong leader is needed
when all the lesser lizard brains
around us go Watership down
Comes a time this state
is artificial
and the strong leader
creates a feedback
loop upon which
his strength is magnified
like great performer
with stage fright
released in full force
upon the world
by the strength
of the crowd.
In this time the world
has never been better
and relatively fraught
with small peril
Evil empire have been reduced
more or less to warlord status
Nuclear War is on the clock
no where near as close to midnight
as the brilliant sunlight of 64
Human potential is breaking
the potential meter every day
in every way
If your from New Zea land
and you axe me
where is my hood
I say Taranna Eh!
If your on the local rags
you would think it was
a city somewhere in Afghanistan
a putrid pit of failed government
such a failure compared to Hong Kong
a place where the free market or whats
left of the Dutch India company runs
the town
I live Toronto
but have given Hong Kong
more life seconds
more of my boots
on that bustling
seemingly free market ground
is that not profound?
Its not a perfect contrast
because the Chinese
factor in very big
in both societies
If you believe in evolution
and also ET
take a look at the perp picture
of both
every sketch looks
distinctly Chinese
The choir is not singing
because as most people in Toronto knows
they may be piloting the ultimate driving machine
but they can not drive to save
a turbo charger
who is suicidal
from being in their employ
but has never been engaged
In this world of stereotypes
which make billions for those
that can identify popular culture
using an American Sniper scope
that only degrades the bad guys
and keeps the hard working family
safe an malleable.
Political correctness proclaims
that genetic weakness is not true
That Conan the barbarian would
have been brought down early
by his low emotional IQ.
if humans where like dogs
and certain traits where prized
despite the fact the dogs
vehemently disagreed
how pissed off would the dogs
maybe that why they chew
the furniture all to hell
despite having
chatterer Brion
every night.
Some time ago in this one sided discussion
I mentioned Hong Kong and the Economist
both are linked at the hip to the City.
Fox news is to the Economist
as the City is to a lemonade stand
The City is to fiance as the Vatican
is to religion
I want a piece of that action
but sorry its not for sale
you got to earn it the old
fashioned way
have the inherited DNA
The City knows little pissants
come and go
Did Steve Jobs
get cancer like Popashenko?
Listen to me now
and believe me later
the City has been making
history since the 14th century
or maybe later
but who cares today
its real and its printing
the agenda on paper
while the world has
gone digital
Why is that MI6
because every thing
you create electronically
no matter how you think
it safe is an open menu
to those that want to
know it all
I did not done nothing
so I got no nothing
to fear
I believe in liberty
Well good for you citizen
thats what we all expect
but if you fear hydrophones
and demonstrate this belief
with any effect
we have and eye on you
and if your part of a movement
that might succeed
we have a licence to kill
its built into the national
security will to succeed.
I disagree with climate change
I disagree with pumping sludge
to make oil ten thousand miles away
I disagree when people say
Nuclear Energy is the best way
Life is all about accounting
and thats why finance is the biggest danger
to the world today
Because fiance has become some kind
of priest hood of theory and romance
where one plus one equals two
is a forgotten romance
with numbers.
I am not going to rail on depreciation
expected or not detected but the principles
that move us forward being moved
by magi called accounts
who create a script that
makes the King James Bible
seem free of transparency.
We live today in a twin bubble of deception
the financial system
and the religious indoctrination
Religion for kids is like Dr Suess
something every kid should have
but true belief in the sky god
are we not Starbucks?
We are very close to the end
in every religion and every
record of great cililizatastions
there is the Apocalypse
the wiping out of historical record
that has been translated at least six
times to Gods anger
People of India believe
in reincarnation
People of China
believe in ancestor consulting
Neither one has never heard
of Jesus Christ
or would ever believe such bullshit
What those ancient cultures
and others in the middle east
is that at some time in the millium
all hell broke loose
and the people that survived
it brokered a deal with their sanity
this must be Gods worker
because I fucked a goat
on my way to work.
All the legend are a part of history
they just need to be examined
without prejudice under the light
of our every present master
the Sun.
The sun is in our gravity
we live exactly in orbit
the sun powers all the green stuff
that lets us breathe
Never undercut the Sun
Tuesday 17 February 2015
CHockey Speculation
Marc Bergevin needs to know is this the year. Last year was not the year but picking up Thomas Vanek for a second round pick and losing (so far in 2015 dissapointing) Sebastian Colberg was an offer no one could refuse. If Vanek had not been a bust and if Price had not got hurt the finals were a strong possiblity.
I do not see Montreal going for another rental. The price for Keith Yandle is not likely to be paid. This would be at least Lars Eller, a top prospect like Tinordi and maybe a first round pick. Montreal can wait another year. There are going to be some good free agents that can fill in while Nathan Belideau and Tinordi reveal themselves.
Chris Stewart for a second is possible, but there are many other teams who will make the playoffs and draft higher that would make that deal.
I predict Manny Malothra will return to Vancouver, with a prospect who has played in the NHL this year, and a second. In return Zack Kassiden.
Carey Price has hit near perfection. Montreal should expect him to stay there for at least three or four years, if not a decade. The team may not be scoing, but they are winning those one nothing games. So standing pat this year is the smart move. Also consider Alexi Galynychuck has not quite bloomed, but next year could be a breakout star.
The curious case of Jiri Sekac. My speculation is that coach is showcasing MM, JDLR, CT. I think its possible they could be part of a trade for a legitimate scorer like Ryan O Rielly. Further two that as Jiri is a rookie, he may be gassed. So let him rest up for the playoffs.
In the leaf meltdown I see both Kessel and Phuaf in LA. For sure Mike Richards is comming back with a bundle of picks and prospects. The leafs are going to have to take bad contracts to get rid of bad contracts.
I do not see Montreal going for another rental. The price for Keith Yandle is not likely to be paid. This would be at least Lars Eller, a top prospect like Tinordi and maybe a first round pick. Montreal can wait another year. There are going to be some good free agents that can fill in while Nathan Belideau and Tinordi reveal themselves.
Chris Stewart for a second is possible, but there are many other teams who will make the playoffs and draft higher that would make that deal.
I predict Manny Malothra will return to Vancouver, with a prospect who has played in the NHL this year, and a second. In return Zack Kassiden.
Carey Price has hit near perfection. Montreal should expect him to stay there for at least three or four years, if not a decade. The team may not be scoing, but they are winning those one nothing games. So standing pat this year is the smart move. Also consider Alexi Galynychuck has not quite bloomed, but next year could be a breakout star.
The curious case of Jiri Sekac. My speculation is that coach is showcasing MM, JDLR, CT. I think its possible they could be part of a trade for a legitimate scorer like Ryan O Rielly. Further two that as Jiri is a rookie, he may be gassed. So let him rest up for the playoffs.
In the leaf meltdown I see both Kessel and Phuaf in LA. For sure Mike Richards is comming back with a bundle of picks and prospects. The leafs are going to have to take bad contracts to get rid of bad contracts.
Good Bets to be Automotive Investments
2008 - 2010 BMW 535i E60 Wagon $15,000 to $30,000
Its relatively rare like most wagons. This is a $70,000 car that was state of the art five years ago. Its like a video card that was made to be overclocked, but even out of the box its a superior performer.
The body was created by Chris Bangle and two thousand years of German Engineering. The front half is mostly aluminium and other exotic alloys. Why only half? To get 50/50 balance on the tires, all of which are driven. BMW has a fantastic paint system that starts with a full e-coating of the frame. Looking at cars ten year old its pretty clear the European luxury brands have conquered rust. This boost value incredibly because its unlikely the car will ever need a full tear down paint job.
Next the N54 twin turbo engine is one of the finest power plants every conceived let alone created. Unfortunately it had some huge nagging problems. First the high pressure fuel pump that fed fuel directly into the cylinder was prone to failure. This is good news bad news, the good news is it has accelerated the depreciation. The better news is the aftermarket loves the N54 engine. Replace the turbos, add a better inter cooler, exhaust and air filter and you may have Honda like reliability. A few upgrades and your 300hp luxury sportwagen is now a 350 Hp beast without even tweaking the boost or fiddling with the chip. There are lots of options to pump the N54 up to a stable 500Hp.
Most direct injection gasoline engines have problem with gunky valves. There may be a solution for the N54. Nevertheless its another issue that has increased the depreciation of this near perfect car.
Lastly the 2010 535ix had most of the latest tech available, lane departure and infra red vision included.
In summary this is a collectible car you can use as a daily driver, that can haul like both an SUV and a race car.
Toyota MR2 1984 -2005 $1000- $15,000
There are 3 body styles available the last was available in North America between 2000 and 2005. I like this version because its a convertible. What makes it collectible is its mid engined. One option I would investigate is putting a Pirus or pure electric drivetrain in. This is another summer daily driver that I predict will always be desirable.
Jaguar XJ(R) and Super V8 2007-2009 $15,000 to $30,000
Both of these cars are rare. New they both cost over $100,000. Al aluminium construction makes rusting out a distant problem. Due to their extreme light weight all models of the XJ are great candidates to be converted to pure electrics. Although the first al XJ came out in 2004, the later models look better and have most the legendary Jaguar gremlins tamed.
Standard equipment was a 500Hp 4.2 liter supercharged V8.
Justified Season Six
Justified will end near the top of tier two cable shows. Season five and now season six do not have the oomph to push it up with Breaking Bad and its peers.
Has Raylon even shot anybody? The central plot seems very weak. It would have been a better conclusion had Raylon and Boyd been forced to team up again. Maybe take down a corrupt Governor or senator.
Its a show that has now reached its expiry date. Thus I have to refresh my list. (Drama/Action is the reason no Trailer Park Boys)
My Top Shelf
1)The Wire
2)The Sopranos
4)Breaking Bad
5)Game of Thrones
7)Walking Dead
8) Battle star Galacticia
10) Rockford Files
Second Shelf
3)Burn Notice
4)Black Sails
5)Boardwalk Empire
6)Serenity (Handicapped by short run)
8) Z Nation
9)The X Files
10)The 100
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Turner Classic Movies (TCM) launched TCMdb, an interactive movie database. The new database will feature content related to more than 130,000 titles and more than 10 million distinct pieces of information, spanning movie history from the 1890s to films currently in production. The database includes library content licensed from the American Film Institute's Catalog of Feature Films (usually only available to AFI members), with additional content purchased from Internet Movie Database, Inc. and other sources, allowing TCM to include film content from all of the major movie studios.
I'm sure that at some point I'll give it a test spin. But at first glance it seems to be heavy on films from the wayback past that I won't need to reference and less of the films that are in various stages of development and/or production. Other than using TCMDB for the occasional bet, I think it'll continue to be IMDB for me.
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"Gibbs" is one snappy colt! He is a son of an NCHA/NRHA producing stallion, TNT Dun It (PE $2985). His sire is Dun It With a Twist (LTE $100,000 NRHA; PE $600,000) and is out of Oaketta ($4,900 NCHA; PE $11,000+; own daughter of Doc's Oak.) Gibbs's dam, Smart Little Diva, is a daughter of One Smart Peppy, NCHA/NRCHA earner, sire of NRCHA/NRHA/NCHA/AQHA and money earners and a ¾ brother to One Time Pepto (NRCHA/NCHA ALL-TIME LEADING SIRE; LTE $331,000+; Sire of over $9,100,000.). Smart Little Diva's dam is a Smart Little Lena/Doc's Hickory bred mare, and a full sister to an NRCHA earner. DOB 6/7/18.


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And just like that, the Florida Gators have their No. 1 wide receiver.
Solomon Patton recorded a career-high 124 yards receiving in last night's victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks to mark his second big receiving game of the year. He's becoming the go-to receiver for Tyler Murphy (as he probably was with Jeff Driskel), and doubled the receptions of the next Gators receivers.
Along with the career day in yardage, Patton also scored two touchdowns. The first one allowed the Gators to get into halftime with a 10-point lead, and the other put the game on ice for Gators. Patton also added 14 yards rushing on two carries, but that mattered little throughout the course of the game.
Patton's rise this year is somewhat of a surprise, since he was little more than an afterthought in the passing game before this year. In his career leading up to 2013, he was responsible for only eight receptions for 79 yards and no touchdowns.
This year, he's got 19 receptions for 348 yards and four touchdowns.
As his rapport with Murphy continues to be on the up and up, I fully expect those numbers to to rise as well.
Play No. 1: Patton's 51-yard touchdown
A four wide receiver set? I'm a fan. This is something of a rare formation for a Will Muschamp-coached team. Aggressive play calling from a passing standpoint!
(I'm only half kidding, but still, this is awesome.)
Murphy does a great job of stepping up in the pocket to find room to throw this ball. Patton catches it and makes the correct turn to get up field. Out of all the receivers on this Florida team, Patton is far and away the most dangerous in open space.
You can't teach speed.
Patton is going to outrun two defensive backs who've got the angle on him. Impressive.
Patton does a very job of staying inbounds as he races towards the goal line. This play was big because not only was it on third down, in a 10-7 game, but it allowed the Gators to jump out to a big halftime lead as well. Being down 10 points with this Gators defense baring its teeth is probably too much for a team like Arkansas to overcome.
Play No. 2: Patton's 38-yard touchdown
Patton is just going to get beyond on the first down line here and run a little curl route. He came in motion before the snap from the left side of the play to the right.
A decent throw by Murphy causes Patton to come back a little further than designed, but the location of the throw allows Patton to break the first tackle and head down the field.
Patton breaks one tackle here...
... and another here.
Those missed tackles (three, if you count the one right after the catch) and this cut to the inside allow Patton to cross the goal line for the touchdown. Also note that Hunter Joyer has arrived from 40 yards down the field to help out.
There's more to come on Monday and Tuesday, including Loucheiz Purifoy's expected return to greatness, a few sacks, and a touchdown catch by Valdez Showers.
For now though, enjoy the fact that the Gators have a No. 1 receiver in Patton.


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Shawnimals has revealed the Ninja of the Month for September 2011. Fröst Ninja will be released on Wednesday September 7th 2011 at 1:00PM CT. For $30.00, you'll get a plush limited to 100 pieces. The Fröst Ninja includes a toasty-warm Gort headdress, character sticker, and character button.
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text: Fire and Bud Sprouts: New Study Looks at How Fire Affects Plants on our National Grasslands Life on our national grasslands, some of the most distinct and treasured ecosystems in the world, depends on regrowth from buds, rather than seeds. Those endless expanses of grass exist because of plant buds, and at this time of year grasses have finished forming buds beneath the earth's surface, where they will overwinter until spring. Veronica Hinke, U.S. Forest Service Office of Communication Posted in Forestry Nov 15, 2017 Respond to this story


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Is anyone out there playing the new Skylanders Trap Team yet? It came out last week and I feel like I haven't been hearing as much buzz as I have in the past.
We have yet to dive in. My youngest (and the Skylanders guru in the house) turns 8 in early November so we always hold out for his birthday to open up the latest version of the game. You would think it would get easier as each year passes but every October is a serious test of his patience as he sees all the commercials and is dying to play!
There seem to be two different versions of the starter park – the plain Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack ($74.99 on Amazon) or the Skylanders Trap Team Dark Edition Pack ($99.99). The Dark Edition includes some additional characters which seem cool.
What's also awesome with this latest release from Skylanders is the Skylanders Tablet version. Kids can now play the game entirely on their tablets with a free app store download. You need the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack Tablet Edition but the price is comparable to the game systems ($74.99) and is a great option for kids who don't own game systems. This is seriously a great holiday choice for any kids or family members on your list who you are unsure about their game system.
I'll come back with a review in a couple of weeks once we've unboxed it – plenty of time for a holiday purchase. So stay tuned! And in the meantime, I'm going to be on the hunt for character sales and will share as I find them (comment if you know of any good deals!)


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Vacaville, CA – Fentons Creamery has earned a well-deserved reputation for its exquisite hand-crafted ice cream. The secret to its creamy texture and unmatched freshness lies in the company's unwavering commitment to using only the highest quality products, maintaining precise temperature controls, and adding a personal touch to every batch.
Fentons Creamery's range of flavors is not limited to classic options, as they also offer a variety of fabulous and seasonal flavors, each with its own unique blend of tastes and toppings. The fabulous flavors category is particularly popular among customers, with over 15 delectable options, such as beloved cookie dough, banana nuts, dark walnut, dark chocolate chip, maple nut, and bubble gum.
The ice cream shop also regularly introduces new flavors in the seasonal flavors section, with recent favorites including apple pie, green tie, blueberry, pumpkin, and pistachio pomegranate.
Fentons Creamery takes great pride in using only the finest ingredients, such as 100% Madagascar vanilla and almonds from their signature toasted almond flavor. They also offer a range of toppings, including fresh fruits, and hand-crumbled Oreos to enhance the flavor and quality of their ice cream. Customers can easily access a comprehensive list of all available flavors on their website and in their shops, ensuring they never miss out on their favorite or new flavors.
At the Vacaville creamery, the preparation process for their fresh and creamy ice cream is detailed and meticulous. It all starts with dairy products sourced from their reliable network of dairy providers, such as Guittard Chocolate and C&H Sugar. Fentons Creamery uses high-quality, high-calcium, high-protein, sweet, and rich cream products to create a natural blend of air in their batches of 10 gallons each. This is in contrast to other factory creameries that often have more than 50% air in their ice cream, providing less value to their customers.
The team at Fentons Creamery carefully monitors the temperatures throughout the production and storage process to maintain the quality of their product. They use scientifically proven temperatures for the cream and initial batch using a blast freezer and tempering box. This attention to detail and commitment to quality is what sets Fentons Creamery apart from the competition, resulting in a truly exceptional ice cream experience for its customers.
A quote from the shop's website stated this about their services,
"A visit to Fentons Creamery in Vacaville will always include handmade ice cream, quality ingredients, and friendly service. That's the "Fentons experience." Founded in Oakland, CA in 1894, Fentons Creamery is a landmark institution that has served generations its famous handcrafted ice creams and sauces."
Besides ice cream production, customers can order a custom ice cream cake online or on call, which will be delivered in at least three days. Fentons Creamery also has a menu that features a classic selection of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Additionally, they have a range of gift cards and Fentons' gear like t-shirts, toys, and more.
To make an order, contact the ice cream shop at 7074697200. Visit the company website for more information on their fresh, creamy handmade ice cream. Fentons Creamery is located at 1669 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA, 95688, US.
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Valentine's Day isn't just about your boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, or whomever you care for the most. The day can also be about self-love and showing some affection to number one…YOU! Think of all the times you do something thoughtful for another person, or make a sacrifice in order to benefit someone else. You definitely deserve some TLC too! Treating yourself isn't selfish; it's necessary in order to give your best self to others. If you're in need of a little love of your own, we've got just the tricks. Treat yourself to these five indulgences this Valentine's Day!
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There is nothing that makes you feel ready to face the day quite like a fresh mani. And maybe it's something you treat yourself to often. If so, good for you! But let's kick things up a notch. Add our hot paraffin treatment the next time you're getting your nails done. For less then $20, your hands will be nourished and softened thanks to a combinations of richly hydrating lotions and essential oils. The warmth of the hand mask will make you feel cozy while the cost certainly won't break the bank. After all…you're worth it!
A Massage…But Longer
Massage therapy shouldn't just be a once-in-a-while thing. In fact, there are vast benefits for incorporating massage therapy into your overall wellness routine. And if you're going to spring for a massage, why stop at just an hour, right? In this case, more is definitely better. Opt for one of our 90-minute massages for a pampering session unlike any other. With increased circulation, reduced stress, and higher energy levels, you'll see and feel the results long after you leave the spa.
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Looking for the best and cheapest Flood Insurance in Texas? You've found the right place.
Spring showers bring May flowers, but it also brings an increased risk of flooding. Texas is certainly no stranger to severe weather and flooding and if you are not carrying a flood insurance policy you could be on the hook for repairing or rebuilding your home if it is damaged by flood waters.
While flood insurance may seem confusing, it is actually fairly simple to put a policy in place. We thought it might be a good idea to do a quick overview of flood insurance. Here is everything you need to know about flood insurance:
Is flood insurance mandatory?
If you own your home free and clear nobody can force you to put a flood insurance policy in place. On the other hand, if you have a mortgage on the property or have received disaster assistance in the past and want to be eligible for it in the future you may be required to carry a flood insurance policy.
- Federal Insured Lenders: The majority of mortgages come from a federally regulated or insured lender and if you have one of these types of mortgage and live in a high-risk flood zone, you will probably be required to carry flood insurance. This can also apply to moderate and low risk flood areas depending on your lender requirements.
- Disaster Assistance: If you have received disaster assistance in the past, you may have to carry flood insurance if you want to be eligible for disaster assistance in the future. The assistance in question relates to grants from FEMA or low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help you repair or rebuild your home. If you decide to forgo flood insurance, you may find your application for assistance rejected.
Mortgage lenders require flood insurance to help protect the investment they have made in your home. Flood damage can quickly add up to the tens of thousands of dollars in damages. If you are not insured, all of these costs will be your responsibility. If you are considering a specific home, check with your lender if they will require flood insurance before making an offer.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Flood Damage?
In most cases, the answer is a resounding no. Flood damage is excluded from almost all standard homeowners policy which means that unless you are carrying a separate flood insurance policy you will be on the hook for all flood damage.
There are a few companies that have started offering homeowner policies that include some flood insurance coverage but these products are new to the market and you should make sure you read the fine print and understand all details of the policy, including coverage levels and deductibles for flood damage.
Is Flood Insurance Worth the Cost?
While every situation is different, in almost all cases, the protection that flood insurance provides is worth the cost. According to FEMA data, just one inch of water in your home can easily cause over $25,000 worth of damage. If you cannot afford to cover these types of cost out of pocket, you need a flood insurance policy.
This applies to homeowners who live in low to moderate risk flood areas as well. Over 20 percent of flood claims are for properties that are outside of high-risk flood zones. If you have any risk of flood damage you should consider a flood policy. Flood insurance can certainly be expensive if you live oceanfront but if you are in a low to moderate risk area it is a very affordable protection.
What Exactly Does Flood Insurance Cover?
The majority of flood insurance policies are purchased through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) but these policies do come with coverage limits. A standard NFIP policy covers the following:
- Structure of the Home: NFIP policies protect the physical structure of your home as well as the foundation, electrical and pluming systems. Central air and heating are protected as are any built-ins you have in the home. Detached garages are covered but additional outbuildings are not. Coverage is replacement cost for a primary residence but actual cash value for a vacation home.
- Contents Coverage: NFIP policies also cover your personal property. This includes everything from your furniture and electronics to clothing, appliances and even window treatments. It may cover high value items such as jewelry and artwork, but these types of items are usually subject to a coverage cap. NFIP policies come with a total contents coverage cap of $100,000 so if it would cost more than that to replace all of your contents, you may need to find additional coverage in the private market.
- Specific valuables such as precious metals, stock certificates and currency
- Outdoor property that includes fences, landscaping, wells, septic tanks, hot tubs and pools
- Additional living expenses coverage. If you home is rendered uninhabitable due to flooding, a NFIP policy will not cover expenses such as restaurants, hotel rooms and other day to day living expenses
- Cars and other vehicles would be protected by your auto insurance policy, assuming you are carrying comprehensive coverage
When it comes to the structure of your home the maximum coverage level with a NFIP policy is $250,000 which means that if your home would cost more than that to rebuild, you may need to find supplemental coverage in the private market. It should also be noted that private market policies can come with limitations so make sure you read the entire policy and ask questions about anything you don't understand.
What Doesn't Flood Insurance Cover?
There are exclusions with an NFIP policy. Flood insurance never covers the damage in a basement (except mechanicals such as heating and air) as well as outdoor items such as decks, patios, grills and patio furniture. Here is a quick list of other items not covered by a standard flood insurance policy:
Exclusions in private market flood insurance policies can vary so make sure you check the coverage details before signing on the dotted line.
Can I Purchase Flood Insurance After a Storm is Headed My Way?
No, NFIP polices have a 30-day waiting period before coverage starts so if you wait until a storm is headed towards your house before buying a policy you will not be covered in time. The majority of private market policies also come with a waiting period although it tends to be shorter, 10 days is fairly standard. The best idea is to purchase a flood insurance policy before storm season.
Many insurers stop selling polices once a storm has been named so waiting is never a good idea when it comes to flood insurance.
How Expensive is Flood Insurance?
Flood insurance can vary dramatically in price depending on the location of your home. An oceanfront house can cost thousands of dollars a year to insure while a house located in a moderate or low risk area may only cost $200 to protect. According to NFIP data, the average price of a flood insurance policy is currently $700 a year.
Pricing in the private market can vary, in some cases they may be more affordable than an NFIP policy and in others they may be more expensive. It is always a good idea to shop both policies before making a final decision.
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i have an issue with my nodebb setup.
I did a fresh archlinux installation on my raspberry pi.
At first i copied an existing nodebb forum v0.4.2(about 300 posts) on my raspberry.
I am quite impressed by the performance on the 700mhz/512mb box.
But i cannot login, when i try to login the cpu load goes up to 100% for 3-4minutes, and nothing happens.
-> no login -> no error in nodebb log
I thought the problem is the existing nodebb forum.
So i did a fresh nodebb setup. -> same problem, cpu load 100% for 3-4minutes,
but at least i get an error message, "pssword not correct".
but the password is correct, i tried it twice.
In the logs i get one warning. "Couldn't find convert. Did you install imagemagick?"
But ImageMagick is installed.
"which convert" returns /usr/bin/convert
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Hi @fredrik -- for Raspberry Pi, please do the following:
- Uninstall bcryptjs:
npm unlink bcryptjs
- Install bcrypt:
npm i bcrypt
- At the top of the following files, change
Similar to Ghost installs: http://c-mobberley.com/wordpress/2014/01/30/raspberry-pi-ghost-blog-slow-login-sign-up-fix/
- Uninstall bcryptjs: