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The unkindest cut: how a hatchet-man critic made his own $7,000 movie and put it all on his credit card
Hyperion, 1995 - Performing Arts - 310 pages
Following in the maverick mold of Quentin Tarentino, Spike Lee, and Richard Rodriguez, Joe Queenan becomes an auteur and, in the process, funnier than ever, as he tries to master the art of writing, directing, scoring, casting, and marketing a movie--all by himself.
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There will be a personal trainer on hand to assist everyone wanting to try the equipment at the Community Outdoor Gym official opening next Monday.
The Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre and Upper Lachlan Shire Council would like to invite members of the community to the opening of the outdoor gym at Clifton Park next Monday, July 17 at 9.15am.
This project has enhanced the existing facilities available at the park and was funded through the Social Housing Community Improvement Fund 2016.
The Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre, Member for Goulburn, Pru Goward and The Upper Lachlan Shire Council representatives look forward to see you at the official opening day.
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Consistency pairs
- D Kennedy C Picker defeated R Clements J Croker.
- R Corby J Howard defeated I Roche N Anderson.
- Spider winner R Corby
- Competition winner J Croker (drawn)
Winter competition Tuesday July 11
- J Stephenson N Anderson S McDonell defeated J Stephenson S McIntosh W Hewitt.
- Consistency pairs L Murray C Picker defeated S G - McDonell J Howard,
- Afternoon tea roster for the July 18, 20: R Corby, S Reedy
Draw Week 9 Sunday July 16
- Round 15 Kathryn Nagle v Adam Gay
- Round 15 Shell Barney v William Nagle
- Round 16 William Nagle v Kathryn Nagle
- Round 16 Adam Gay v Shell Barney
Draw Saturday July 15
Note: Teams need to put up the nets.
- 1-15 Gd1 Sprinters v Schooies (Golf Club, Kialla) Control Kialla
- 2-40 Gd1 Golf Club v Kialla (Sprinters, Schooies) Control Sprinters; bye Vets
Crookwell Gren Devils are at home this Sunday taking on the North Canberra Bears at 2.30pm.
The League tag kicks off at 1.30pm. Clarification: The upcoming Ladies Day is for the Green Devils' league club, not the union, as was stated in Tuesday's Crookwell Gazette.
It will be on August 6 from noon at the Memorial Oval. Funds raised will be donated to the McGrath Foundation.
The Crookwell Dogs travel a short distance to Taralga to play and hopefully keep the Upper Lachlan cup.

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The Haunting of Sunshine Girl is a gasp out loud ghost story that began as a YouTube series. I was not familiar with the web series until I read the book, but I really liked the book so I went and checked the YouTube channel. The book kept me on the edge of my seat […]
From the Screen to the Page: How the YouTube Sensation Became a YA Book, a guest post by Paige McKenzie and Alyssa Sheinmel (#YouTubeWeek)
Our Bodies, Our Minds | Confronting Self-Image in YA Fiction
Though books related to body image have abounded in recent years, the following titles offer a new perspective on the subject. These novels tackle fresh and original topics that range from morbid obesity to gender dysmorphia.


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The Magical Hour
Posted By admin on May 1, 2015
When I lived on the East Coast, I learned that the summer days are not only hot, but humid. The humidity is sometimes so thick you can see it, a steam-like film that gauzes the air and makes everything uncomfortable. The first few really hot summer days I experienced, I waited, with great naivete and anticipation, for the sun to go down and things to cool off.
That didn't happen.
Oh, the sun went down. But nothing cooled off. More often than not, the temperature stayed roughly the same until about three AM, when the humidity laid down some dew and gave up ten degrees before furnacing up for another day.
It took my West Coast self about a week to realize this was not some abnormal weather pattern. This was normal. I'd get used to it, they said. But let me tell you, I'm just not wired that way.
There exists a magical time in a western summer day. When the sun is low and the earth starts to cool. When the grass and trees go fragrant, sighing into the dusk. For a short window of time, the world quiets as it transitions into night. And if you're paying attention, it is in this moment that everything seems possible. Every dream, every thought, every love–all possible.
I remember, as a kid of a certain age, when my bedtime co-existed with the magical hour. I wailed the usual, "But it's not even dark yet!" that all kids wail. I lobbied for an extension until it was dark. But in my heart, I liked it. I liked crawling into bed during the magic hour, staring out the window as the day shut down and went quiet, liked being aware of the lengthening shadows in my bedroom until daylight blinked out completely.
As an adult, I don't often have the luxury of being in bed before the sun goes down. But the peaceful feeling that comes with the dusk on a hot summer day, that moment when the world sighs and opens, will always be something I love.
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Be sure to check out the CW tonight at 8p/7p central and watch 90210. Today's episode is titled: "Mother Dearest" and Joe Jonas guest stars on the show where he plays himself.
On today's Cambio Connect, Quddus interviews Joe to find out his thoughts on filming this episode of 90210. How does Joe feel about playing himself? "It's interesting, a bit weird". He says he's done it before in JONAS LA, so it's not hard.
Joe also spoke about the difference between touring and filming a TV show, and says physically it's not as demanding as touring, and he gets to eat plenty of snacks.
Check out the full interview below and be sure to tune into the CW tonight.


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Primus will take its one of kind psychedelic 3D experience on tour for one more round this spring. The 3D portion of the tour starts off in Eureka, CA on May 10th and makes stops along the way through the Idaho, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. After 3 dates in Southern California, the tour heads up through Oregon on our way to the Sasquatch Music Festival at the Gorge on May 26th. This 3D festival date Primus joins great bands Mumford and Sons, Postal Service, and Tame Imapla to name a few. After a trip through western Canada, Primus heads toward Chicago for a date at the Riviera theater in Chicago on June 2nd. We'll also play a 2 night stand in Toronto at the intimate Danforth Music Hall.
Primus will play a few non 3D shows along the way as part of the inaugural Bottle Rock Music Festival in Napa, CA, Mountain Jam in Hunter, NY and a free show to end the tour on June 9th as part of Niagara River Rocks.
Mar 8 New Orleans, LA Buku Music + Art Project
Mar 11 Mexico City, Mexico Auditorio BlackBerry
Mar 12 Mexico City, Mexico Auditorio BlackBerry
Mar 13 Mexico City, Mexico Auditorio BlackBerry
May 9 Napa, CA Bottle Rock Festiva l
May 10 Eureka, CA Eureka Municipal Auditorium
May 12 Garden City, ID Revolution Concert Center
May 13 Missoula, MT Wilma Theatre
May 14 Billings, MT Shrine Auditorium
May 16 Colorado Springs, CO City Auditorium
May 17 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Convention Center
May 18 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theartre
May 19 Pomona, CA Fox Theater
May 21 Ventura, CA Majestic Theater
May 22 Bakersfield, CA Fox Theater
May 24 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
May 25 Eugene, OR Cuthbert Amphitheatre
May 26 The Gorge Quincy, WA Sasquatch FestivalÂ
May 28 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Aud.
May 29 Calgary, AB McEwan Hall
May 31 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theater
June 1 St. Paul, MN Myth
June 2 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
June 6 Hunter Mountain, NY Mountain Jam Festival
June 7 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall
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Lindsay Williams
BAFTA nominated drama scriptwriter
Lindsay is a BAFTA nominated drama scriptwriter who has clocked up over 80 episodes of prime-time TV drama. Credits include Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders.
She is currently developing a musical with Oldham Callseum called Dreamers and is a writer on attachment with Box of Tricks Theatre. For screen, Lindsay continues to write for Eastenders and is developing an original drama, Kildore Street, with Fintan O'Higgins for Lime Pictures.
Lindsay's work has also been broadcast on the radio - A Little Bit of Latitude - was recorded on location at the 2012 Latitude Festival and broadcast on Radio 4 the same year, and she regularly writes for the stage as part of JB Short group.
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Peabody reaches agreement with employees on GIC health insurance
Peabody Mayor Edward Bettencourt announced on Tuesday that the city has reached a 4-year agreement with the Peabody Public Employee Coalition (PEC) to transfer all active municipal employees and retirees who are subscribers to the city's health plan into the state's GIC Health Plan.
The new agreement will take effect January 1, 2013 or July 1, 2013, depending on what is allowed by law, and is expected to save Peabody taxpayers between $10 and $15 million over the four-year period, while helping to "stabilize a key area of the city budget in both the short- and long-term."
"As I spoke about during my campaign for mayor, the increased costs of our current health insurance program were not sustainable, and the burden of these increases was falling on our taxpayers," Bettencourt said at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. "A change needed to be made. Accordingly, these negotiations in this critical area were one of my first priorities upon taking office.
"I would like to thank the PEC for their professionalism during the course of these negotiations and their willingness to work with my administration in a fair and open manner. The good faith negotiations of the past few months show that both sides can work together to reach an agreement that respects both the needs of Peabody taxpayers and the needs of our employees, retirees, and their families."


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LL Is Always There To Console Broken Hearted Stavros
Lohan may have spent a cozy (celebrity gossip rag code word alert!) evening with James Blunt last week, but this weekend she was back to her old tricks -- picking up the broken pieces of Stavros Niarchos. Yes, once again Linds was next in line for The Stav after he and Paris broke up. Judging from this latest bout of friendcest (or, as the case may be frenemycest) you'd think there were only like three young, single, hot men in LA. Though, maybe Stavros' parents will appreciate this new fling better than the last one? As if it will last that long.


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'Atheist' blogger announces her conversion
June 19, 2012
The Patheos web site provides for expressions of all sorts of religious sentiments, and even accommodates atheists. Leah Libresco had been an engaging writer for the "Atheist" channel on the Patheos site, trying to demonstrate that moral laws can be discerned without reference to God. Then one day she caught herself saying: "I guess Morality just loves me or something."
Showing enough integrity to follow the logic of her own thoughts, Libresco realized:
I believed that the Moral Law wasn't just a Platonic truth, abstract and distant. It turns out I actually believed it was some kind of Person, as well as Truth.
If that Person sounds like Someone you know, you won't be surprised by the announcement that Libresco has switched to the "Catholic" channel on Patheos. She reports her own interesting conversion story.
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Amen. Amen.... Thinking about conversion stories this morning. I wonder if there are any examples of "solid" practicing cafeteria Catholics converting to orthodoxy?
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
Thoughts for Parents from the Director
Glenn Triezenberg, Director of Career Development, brings years of experience in the field to his annual talks to parents of in-coming freshmen. With wit and warmth, he connects with parents on a number of levels. In case you missed that talk, here's what he had to say:
Four points which parents need to know now:
1) Its normal for freshmen not to know what their major is and future career will be.
2) Its normal for students to switch ideas on major and career as they grow and mature. These are developmentally linked and experientially based changes. Whats a parent to do in the meantime? Be patient while they develop and while God develops his will in their lives.
3) It's normal for parents, seeing the struggle, to want to provide answers. But sometimes open ended questions prove to be more effective. Questions such as: what are you learning; what are you liking; how are you growing; what are you involved in (encouraging balance in their life style). And finally, are you doing your job? Meaning the job of being a good and faithful student.
4) It's normal for parents to encourage students to see a career counselor within the first year of college (took a few editorial liberties with this tip to retain consistency…though not necessarily Normal, this idea is Highly Suggested). Why? Because career counselors want to get to know students as persons, find out where they are developmentally, establish a relationship and help them discover Gods will for their lives as well as how they can best spend their time and talents.
For a full list of Career Development Services, visit http://www.calvin.edu/admin/career/handouts/
Choosing a Major—Initial Thoughts
In all my summers as a career counselor, this one stands out for a single reasonthe uptick in the number of incoming freshmen Im seeing.
I find their initiative impressive. Meeting with a career counselor early on in their college career makes a good deal of sense on a number of levels. In addition to getting some initial questions answered, they have also begun a relationship which will grow over the next 4 years. When I meet with seniors Ive known since freshman year, Im well acquainted with them historically. They are comfortable, relaxed and we can continue our conversation where we left off.
But in some senses, I am dismayed by the pressure and stress the freshmen exhibit. Pressure and resulting stress over the question of choosing a major, a perfect major to set them up for career and life success. Thats a heavy load to carry since most college freshmen are just beginning to discover who they are, one of the essential building blocks of good career decision making. Values, priorities, dreams, gifts, talents, interests, and most importantly, callingall of these are in process and subject to re-evaluation throughout life. And most importantly during that freshman year.
So what do I really want to say to the freshmen on the verge of tears over the major question? Unless someone is considering a pre-professional program with prescribed coursework, my advice is to just relax. Give yourself time, a year at minimum, to explore. Try out dorm activities, campus clubs, service-learning opportunities, on-campus jobs and later, off-campus programs. Exploring on the outset will go a long way in preventing comments like this from seniors: If I had to choose a major all over again, it would be a lot different from the one I chose as a freshman.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Aunt Bonnie Returns
One would think that a near-year with no postings would be enough of a break. And what has prompted this sudden return? Perhaps the fact that there are just too many great un-told stories floating around. Some of them untold for legitimate and embarrassing reasonswhich will become obvious in the soon to be told Story of the Protruding Thong. But there are other stories which surface on a daily basis as people wrestle with everything from weighty to not-so-weighty issues. For instance, the question What should I major in? feels like a huge, life impacting and stress-provoking question for freshmen, closely tied to worry about making an irreversible decison. And What do I do now that Im out of college? is often code for Who am I now that my friends have moved on and I no longer have the security of a student identity or even a (good) job? These are just two areas where people grace me with an opportunity to share in their storyits stresses, struggles and ultimate joys.
So Aunt Bonnie is back. To observe, to record and to pass along.


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Most of us have wandered into a mall salon sometime in our lives, taken advantage of a "great deal" from a new salon or stylist, maybe even colored our own hair. But a keratin hair treatment such as Brazilian Blowout, Global Keratin, Keratin Complex, or Brazilian Keratin is a much bigger deal. Even once you've done some research and chosen the treatment that sounds right for you, it's still important to choose the right stylist. Why? Because this is an advanced skill that requires close attention to detail. I have heard many stories from clients about not being told honestly what treatment is being used on their hair, and unfortunately I have seen some damage done by unskilled stylists performing these services.
If you haven't read about the different treatments, check out the following previous posts:
- Stop Battling Frizz with the Brazilian Blowout
- Global Keratin Treatment for Curly or Resistant Hair
- Pros & Cons of Keratin Complex by Coppola
- What is a Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment?
Some stylists offer multiple treatments, and can recommend which they feel is best for you. This usually means they are very experienced, and gives you more flexibility.
Where to start:
Brazilian Blowout offers a salon locator on their website, so you can find a certified salon or stylist in your area. Other treatments' sites usually have a phone number, which you could call to ask about a stylist reference. You can also try Google, Citysearch, Yelp, or even Twitter (tweet, "looking for a Brazilian Blowout stylist in (your city)." It is totally acceptable (maybe even advisable) to speak to more than one stylist or salon before deciding where to go.
Making Contact:
When you call the salon, be sure to ask for the treatment by brand name, if you've already chosen. Remember, the receptionist is not a hairdresser and will not be able to answer all of your questions; but they should know basics, such as which stylists offer keratin treatments, what kind and how long or often they've been doing them. Ask for a consultation with the stylist who does the most keratin treatments (or the most of the kind you want; the salon may offer more than one). S/he should be happy to give you 15 minutes, face to face, to analyze your hair and address any concerns you may have. If possible, wear your hair air-dried that day to show the stylist your natural texture.
The Consultation:
It's not a bad idea to have a few questions prepared, so here are some important ones:
- Why does the stylist like this treatment best (or why do they recommend a certain one for you, if they offer more than one)?
- Does it contain or produce formaldehyde, and if so, ask about the ventilation in the treatment area. You can learn more about this at www.saferbrazilian.com. If you are sensitive or allergic to formaldehyde, ask about alternative treatments that don't have any.
- What results can you personally expect from this treatment? Will it make your hair completely straight? Will you still be able to curl if you want to style it that way? How long will it last, and will the roots be noticeable as they grow in?
- Ask about the training for this treatment; some offer hands-on Certification, some do a class with a demonstration, and some are as simple as watching a 5-minute video. Some offer more than one way to become Certified, so it's important to ask. Of course, a stylist who has taken a workshop or watched a live demo will have seen the process in more detail and had the opportunity to ask their trainer questions. You should also ask how many treatments the stylist has done, and how long they have been doing hair.
- If your hair is unusual, or you perceive it to be particularly challenging, ask questions about the stylist's experience with your hair type. Don't be shy here, it's important!
Remember that the farther you are from a big city, the stylists may not have had exposure to these treatments until the past year or two. Even if they are not highly experienced, you'll be able to gauge their confidence and see if they really believe in the product and love what it does.
Scheduling Your Appointment:
Ask if there are there any special precautions you must take after having the treatment? For example, most keratin treatments require you to keep your hair ironed straight, without any clips or ponytails, for 1-4 days before you wash it. This may affect the scheduling of your appointment; you don't want to have it done 2 days before your anniversary, then end up greasy on your big night out! Brazilian Blowout is the only keratin treatment with no downtime, which is a big convenience factor.
Brand Name Products:
Some keratin treatments, mainly Brazilian Blowout, have become so popular that their name may be used inappropriately to gain attention. This is unfortunate, but it does happen. After all of your research, if you've decided on a particular keratin treatment, make sure you're getting it. There should be printed materials with the company logo, so a hand-written sign is definitely a red flag. Brazilian Blowout and other companies all have promotional fliers and pamphlets, and of course the names are on the bottles. Don't be fooled, make sure you get what you're asking for!
After Your Treatment:
Visit this A Mom In Red High Heels post to learn how to best care for your keratin hair treatment: Caring For Your Keratin Hair Treatment.
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Form validation is an important part of any application. Take a look at your favorite web application, notice that there are many forms in these web apps, and it is important that they be secure. It is also important that you have rules that should be adhered to; this also helps to keep a layer of security.
In this article by Adam Griffiths, author of CodeIgniter 1.7 Professional Development, you will:
- Learn how the form validation process works
- Build a contact form
- Apply validation rules to the form's input fields
- Use callbacks to create your own rules
We will cover database interaction seperately.
(Read more interesting articles on CodeIgniter 1.7 Professional Development here.)
Why should I validate my forms?
The answer to this question is simple: security. If you simply left your forms bare, with no validation, and then stored this information directly in a database, you are liable to attack. People can simply place in some SQL code and can see a dump of a part or all of your database.
By using form validation and creating rules, you will disallow most, if not all, of these practices from occurring. By having set validation rules you can limit the types of data being allowed in your forms. Best of all, the Form Validation Library makes it easy to re-populate your form fields and to show individual errors for each field, making the overall end user experience better; which can mean a lot in an environment with many forms.
Even if you are building a contact form, it is a good idea to validate your forms to stop people abusing your form.
Using the Form Validation Library
In this article, we'll go over a Contact Form and how to use the Form Validation Library methods for validation.
The form validation process
The Form Validation processes are different for the developers and for users. Read on to see how the user interacts with the forms, as well as how the developer will create the forms.
The user's process
A form is displayed to the user, who then fills it in and submits it. The Form Validation Library then checks the form against any rules that the developer has set. If an error occurs the library returns these errors and they are shown against the form with the fields re-populated. This process proceeds until a valid form is submitted.
The development process
You create a form, along with a dynamic value from a form helper function—this will re-populate the data if needed. You will also display individual or global errors in the form view file. You set validation rules, which must be adhered to. Then you check to see if the validation process has been run, and if it has not, you load the form view file.
Contact form
We validate the form data using the Form Validation Library to complete tasks such as checking for empty fields, validating the e-mail, and then send the e-mail off. All of the code shown should be in the index() function of your email controller.
Loading the assets
We need to load two libraries for our contact form: the Form Validation Library and the Email class. We can do this in one line, by passing an array to the load->library function.
$this->load->library(array('email', 'form_validation'));
We also need to load two helpers: the email helper and the form helper. We will do this in the same way as we loaded the two libraries in the previous line of code.
$this->load->helper(array('email', 'form'));
Setting the rules
The next step in using the Form Validation Library is to set the rules for the form. These rules are set and must be adhered to. The way we set rules is by using the set_rules() function of the Form Validation Library. We use the function as follows:
set_rules('field_name', 'human_name', 'rules');
As you can see, the function accepts three parameters. The first is the name of the form field that you wish to set the rule for. The second parameter is the name that you wish to be assigned to this, for humans to read. The final parameter is where you pass any validation rules.
List of validation rules
The following rules are readily available for use:
- required
- matches[field_name]
- min_length[x]
- max_length[x]
- exact_length[x]
- alpha
- alpha_numeric
- alpha_dash
- numeric
- integer
- is_natural
- is_natural_no_zero
- valid_email
- valid_emails
- valid_ip
- valid_base64
As you can see, some of these rules have a single parameter.
The rule matches[] will return TRUE if the field matches the field name passed to it.
The min_length[], max_length[], and exact_length[] rules will take an integer as a parameter and check if the minimum length, maximum length respectively, or exact length matches the rule.
The rules with no parameters are pretty much self-explanatory. You are able to use more than one rule, simply separate rules with a vertical bar '|' and they will cascade.
These rules can also be called as discrete functions. You may also use any native PHP function that accepts one parameter as a rule.
$this->form_validation->is_array($string); // native PHP
// function as a rule
Prepping data
We can also use various prepping functions to prep the data before we apply rules to it. Here's a list of the prepping rules that we can perform:
- xss_clean
- prep_for_form
- prep_url
- strip_image_tags
- encode_php_tags
The first function listed is xss_clean. This basically strips out any code and unwanted characters, and replaces them with HTML entities.
The function prep_for_form will convert special characters so that HTML data can be shown in a form without breaking it.
The function prep_url will simply add http:// to a URL, if it is missing.
The function strip_image_tags will remove image tags, leaving the RAW image URL.
The function encode_php_tags will convert PHP tags into entities.
You may also use any native PHP function that accepts one parameter as a rule.
The rules
Now that we know how to set rules and what the rules we can use are, we can go ahead and set the rules necessary for our form. All fields should be required, and the e-mail field should be validated to ensure that the e-mail address is correctly formatted. We also want to run all of the data through the XSS filter.
set_rules('name', 'Name', 'required|xss_clean');
set_rules('email', 'Email Address',
set_rules('subject', 'Subject', 'required|xss_clean');
set_rules('message', 'Message', 'required|xss_clean');
Check the validation process
Instead of checking one of the form field's POST value to check if the form has been submitted, we simply check to see if the Form Validation Library has run. We do this by using the following code:
if($this->form_validation->run() === FALSE)
// load the contact form
// send the email
It's fairly simple: if the Form Validation Library hasn't processed a form, we display the form to the user; if the library has processed a form and there are no errors, we'll send the e-mail off.
Sending the email
As you'll notice, everything is the same as how we got the field data earlier.
$name = $this->input->post('name');
$email = $this->input->post('email');
$subject = $this->input->post('subject');
$message = $this->input->post('message');
$this->email->from($email, $name);
Final controller code
Here is the entirety of our controller code:
class Email extends Controller
function Email()
} // function Email()
function index()
$this->load->library(array('email', 'form_validation'));
$this->load->helper(array('email', 'form'));
set_rules('name', 'Name', 'required|xss_clean');
set_rules('email', 'Email Address',
set_rules('subject', 'Subject', 'required|xss_clean');
set_rules('message', 'Message', 'required|xss_clean');
if($this->form_validation->run() == FALSE)
$this->load->view('email'); // load the contact form
$name = $this->input->post('name');
$email = $this->input->post('email');
$subject = $this->input->post('subject');
$message = $this->input->post('message');
$this->email->from($email, $name);
} // function index()
} // class Email extends Controller
(Read more interesting articles on CodeIgniter 1.7 Professional Development here.)
Changes to the form view
There are a couple of changes that we need to make to the form view in order to get the data to re-populate, and to show any errors next to the form field.
Re-populating field values
This is a fairly simple process. If an error has occurred, all we need to do to get the field data to re-populate is to set the value attribute of our input box. We then set the value using a form helper function, set_value(). We pass the name of the form field to the first parameter of this function.
value="<?php echo set_value('name'); ?>"
Showing individual errors
To display the errors, we do the same as we did earlier, but this time we use a different function and place it below the input box. The function that we use this time is form_error().
<?php echo form_error('name'); ?>
Final form view
Here is the complete code for our view file:
<?php echo form_open(); ?>
Name

<input type="text" name="name"
value="<?php echo set_value('name'); ?>" />
<?php echo form_error('name'); ?>

Email

<input type="text" name="email"
value="<?php echo set_value('email'); ?>" />
<?php echo form_error('email'); ?>

Subject

<input type="text" name="subject"
value="<?php echo set_value('subject'); ?>" />
<?php echo form_error('subject'); ?>

Message

<textarea rows="17" cols="70" name="message">
<?php echo set_value('message'); ?></textarea>
<?php echo form_error('message'); ?>

<input type="submit" name="contact" value="Send Email" />
<?php echo form_close(); ?>
The form should appear as follows:
Changing the error delimiters
You can change the way that the errors are displayed to have them contained within custom HTML tags. This is useful for when you want to assign a CSS class in order to the errors to display them differently.
Changing delimiters globally
To change the error delimiters globally, add the next line of code after loading the Form Validation Library:
set_error_delimiters('
', '
');
Changing delimiters individually
You can change the delimiters on a case-by-case basis. In the form view file change the way you show the errors by including two parameters in the errors function(s).
echo form_error('field name', '
', '
');
You can also use:
<?php echo validation_errors('
', '
'); ?>
Saving sets of validation rules to a config file
You can save sets of rules to a config file. To start, create a new file called form_validation.php, inside the application/config/ directory. The rules must be contained within a variable $config, as with all other config files. The rules from our contact form would now appear as follows:
$config = array(
'field' => 'name',
'label' => 'Name',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
'field' => 'email',
'label' => 'Email Address',
'rules' => 'required|valid_email|xss_clean'
'field' => 'subject',
'label' => 'Subject',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
'field' => 'message',
'label' => 'Message',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
Creating sets of rules
If you have more than one form that needs validating, you can create sets of rules. To do this, you need to place the rules into 'sub-arrays'. The rules for our contact form would appear as follows when we place it into a set:
$config = array(
'email' => array(
'field' => 'name',
'label' => 'Name',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
'field' => 'email',
'label' => 'Email Address',
'rules' =>
'field' => 'subject',
'label' => 'Subject',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
'field' => 'message',
'label' => 'Message',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
This method allows you to have as many sets of rules as you need.
Calling a specific set of rules
You need to specify the rule set that you want to validate the form against, on the run function. Our edited controller would now look like this:
if($this->form_validation->run('email') == FALSE)
$this->load->view('email'); // load the contact form
// send the email
Associating a rule group with a controller
You can use these groups to automatically associate them with a controller and function. This time, instead of calling the group email, we'll call it email/index—this will associate the rule group with the controller email and the function index.
$config = array(
'email/index' =>
'field' => 'name',
'label' => 'Name',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
'field' => 'email',
'label' => 'Email Address',
'rules' => 'required|valid_email|xss_clean'
'field' => 'subject',
'label' => 'Subject',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
'field' => 'message',
'label' => 'Message',
'rules' => 'required|xss_clean'
This way, you won't need to explicitly say which rule group you want your form to be validated against.
Using callbacks
The Form Validation Library allows you to use callbacks as rules. A callback is simply a function in your Controller code that is used in place, or along with, a rule.
Say, for example, you want to add the user's e-mail address to the database if they haven't sent you an e-mail before. We can do this with a callback.
Firstly though, let's create the database table. There will be three fields: an ID, the user's name, and the user's e-mail address.
CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `user_data` (
`id` INT( 11 ) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY ,
`name` VARCHAR( 255 ) NOT NULL ,
`email` VARCHAR( 255 ) NOT NULL
Include the callback in the rules
To add a callback into the rules, simply prefix the name of the function with callback_. Here is the rule for the e-mail field, again, with our callback added:
set_rules('email', 'Email Address',
Here you can see that we've added the rule callback_add_user—this will run the e-mail through the function add_user() in our controller.
Creating the callback
To create the callback, first we need to decide how it will work.
Firstly, we will want to see if the e-mail already exists in the database; if so we won't do anything. If the e-mail isn't in the database, we'll add it along with the persons name.
Create the function
Creating a function is easy. A note about using callbacks, first. When using a callback, the Form Validation Library will pass the value of the field to the callback, so to get the e-mail into our callback we simply need to create a variable to retrieve it.
function add_user($email) { }
Load the database library
We'll need to load the database library. We do this slightly differently than other libraries, because it is larger than the others.
Performing the database query
To perform a basic SQL query, we use the following function:
So our code will look like this:
$query = $this->db->
query("SELECT * FROM `user_data` WHERE `email` = '$email'");
Adding a condition
We only want to add the user's name and their e-mail address if the email doesn't exist already. To do this, we'll need to check to see if the number of rows returned from the query is zero.
To do this, we will use a helper function provided by the database library called num_rows.
if($query->num_rows() === 0)
$name = $this->input->post('name');
query("INSERT INTO `user_data` (name, email)
VALUES ('$name', '$email')");
In this example we used an explicit comparison (===); we check that the value of the number of rows returned is identical to 0. If we had used == then the result FALSE would run through the comparison as TRUE> and the code in the loop would run when we didn't want it to.
You will also notice from this code that we are using the same function as we did to get the data from the database to insert the e-mail as well. The code inside the if statement will only be run if there is no previous record of the e-mail in the database.
Show a success page
To show the user that some progress has been made, let's add in the success page. Find the following line of code:
Add the following lines below it:
$data['msg'] = "Thank you, your email has now been sent.";
$this->load->view('email_success', $data);
Now, create a file inside the system/application/views/ folder called email_success.php and add the following line of code into it.
<?php echo $msg; ?>
All we need to do is echo the variable out. You should, of course, add any layout code if you're using this on a live website, because at the moment, we simply display the message as seen in the next screenshot.
You've now learned how to validate your forms. In the next article you will learn to use the Database library properly.
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- Database Interaction with Codeigniter 1.7
- User Authentication with Codeigniter 1.7 using Twitter oAuth
- User Authentication with Codeigniter 1.7 using Facebook Connect


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This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand CTD in the Governmental field in general and in the Transportation terminology in particular.
Crash Test Dummy
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Having helped endangered GOP Rep. Dave Reichert through two tough re-election races, top aide Mike Shields is taking a new job where he will oversee Republicans' efforts to hold onto House seats.
Shields is leaving his job as Reichert's chief-of-staff to become director of special projects at the National Republican Congressional Committee, where he will oversee the NRCC's Incumbent Retention Program.
The Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives in 2006, and lost another 20 House seats in the 2008 election. Six of the seats were lost in the Mountain West, long a center of GOP strength. Democrats were even able to elect a congressman in Idaho.
"Mike has been identified by our party's leadership as someone who can help return House Republicans to the majority," Reichert said.
Shields once worked for then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and has assisted Gingrich with book-writing projects.
He was instrumental in crafting a moderate, "green" image for Reichert. The 8th District congressman scored a nearly unheard-of (for a Republican) 85 out of 100 score from the League of Conservation Voters.
As a result, Reichert became one of a handful of House Republicans to win in a district carried by President-elect Barack Obama. He held on despite a well-financed challenge, heavily supported by "net roots" activists, from Democrat Darcy Burner. Reichert defeated Burner by a margin of 20,000 votes.
Christopher Miller will replace Shields. Miller worked for the late Rep. Jennifer Dunn, R-Wash., Reichert's predecessor, and has been deputy chief of staff in Reichert's House office.


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Pardee, Maggard talk again on UH vacancy
Published 6:30 am, Saturday, December 8, 2007
University of Houston athletic director Dave Maggard talked with Jack Pardee on Friday, the second time the two have discussed the vacant Cougars head coaching position.
Maggard is seeking a replacement for Art Briles, who resigned Nov. 28 to take the Baylor job. Pardee, 71, has been retired since 1995, when he coached the Birmingham Barracudas of the Canadian Football League.
As per his policy throughout the search, Maggard would not comment on the interview. Pardee shrugged off the discussion as "nothing monumental."
"We just talked by telephone, that's all," Pardee said. "Dave was just following up on some stuff, but it was nothing monumental. I guess you could say that we were just going through the process, and I'm staying alive.
"He (Maggard) has his stuff to do, and that's what he was doing (with Pardee). We didn't discuss a time frame (for naming a new coach) or anything like that."
Maggard also spent a part of the afternoon interviewing David Klingler, who has been targeted as offensive coordinator should Pardee be hired. Klingler declined comment.
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Maggard is working through a list of candidates that includes Pardee, Notre Dame offensive coordinator Michael Haywood, Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin, Missouri offensive coordinator Dave Christensen, Tulsa assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn and current interim coach Chris Thurmond.
Sumlin, who was interviewed Thursday, interviewed at Washington State on Friday and is considered a leading candidate for that job. Malzahn was interviewed by phone Thursday night but could not be reached for comment.


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I'd like to write a converter for going from BlogML to WordPress extended RSS (WXR) and vice versa. This will give users the ability to go from BlogML blogs to wordpress and wordpress users to BlogML.
For this I need the XML Schema (.xsd or .dtd) which specifies the format used for WordPress WXR. Is this something that can be shared? Thanks.


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Enough for Today
by Elizabeth Sands Wise
$12, paper
"Elizabeth Sands Wise's poems drive an elegant and darkly comic road on the roadmaps of memory in this beautiful collection. With an eye focused on the blood and beating heart of the natural world, these poems deftly carry human struggles and blessings in a fine and fragrant balance."
–Aimee Nezhukumatathil, award-winning author of LUCKY FISH (2011), AT THE DRIVE-IN VOLCANO (2007), MIRACLE FRUIT (2003), and FISHBONE (2000)
"Through richly detailed language Elizabeth Sands Wise's ENOUGH FOR TODAY speaks with a kind of refreshing honesty. From "the dirty-white gray of my great-grandmother's ancient doilies" to "God as a momma hen…warming the eggs unhatched"– we are taken into the crisp, almost photographic world of narrative and of memory. Every detail of this collection is fresh and real, and deeply in touch with nature. I am still thinking of the "queen" bird, "ruffling her shiny black feathers and squawking when too many suitors crowd her corner.""
–Julia Johnson, author of The Falling Horse, and associate professor of English at the University of Kentucky
"Elizabeth Sands Wise's poems do what we want poems to do: they justify their own existence by offering us the transcendent in the ordinary, the common-place, the overlooked. They are about the often unnoticed visceral pleasures of life that permit discovery, identification, and insight. They render moments seized simply for what they have to offer – if not always joy, at least encouragement to consider, to understand, to push on, to make the most of what we have here, now, within reach. We find, finally, that they have enlarged our view, our understanding, our compassion, our faith, and our courage."
–James Zoller, author of Living on the Flood Plain
Rating: ***** [5 of 5 Stars!]
Enough for Today
by Elizabeth Sands Wise
$12, paper
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Too cold to work in the garage the other night, so I got out the X-acto knife, the steel ruler and the Elmer's glue, and put together this nifty paper model I got for free from the Belgian-based I Love Saab campaign. The site is run by Saab of Belgium, and Mark McCourt is the one who pointed me in its direction. You can download your own copy here.
I printed mine out on heavy stock. There weren't any directions, but it was all pretty logical. I think I probably missed a line directing me to score the sides of the car and give them a little crease the long way, because the model came out looking a little like Picasso's idea of a 900, wide and angular at the front and back.
If the link above is broken, you can find it by going to ilovesaab.be, choosing France or the Netherlands as your home country (sorry, those are the only choices), clicking on "les bonus" at the bottom of the page, and then "voir plus" under "papercraft," and "telecharger" on the following page. They have screensavers and hot pink "I (heart) Saab" banners you can download for free, too.


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CHARLOTTE -- The support for merging Interstate/Johnson Lane with Wachovia Corp. was overwhelming Tuesday as almost all of the brokerage's shareholders approved the deal.
At a special meeting, some 97 percent of voting shares were cast in favor of the brokerage firm's $230 million merger with the country's 17th largest bank holding company.
Before announcing the results, IJL chairman Jim Morgan shared a conversation he had earlier in the morning with his wife.
"She asked me if this was an emotional day," he said. "I said, `Yes it is. But the great thing is that I don't have to walk in there this morning the least bit reluctant.' "
Moments later, Morgan announced that the merger had been overwhelmingly approved.
Another strong indicator was that of the firm's 1,500 employees, only four have left the company since the plan was unveiled in October, Morgan said.
"We're closing one chapter with Interstate/Johnson Lane no longer being a separate company," he said. "I feel the chapter ahead of us is just as exciting."
The deal should be completed as soon as April. Federal regulators are expected to approve the merger sometime in March, said IJL spokeswoman Jane Shoemaker.
Unveiled in October, the stock transaction will give Winston-Salem-based Wachovia the chance to join the industry trend of buying brokerages to enter the lucrative investment banking business.
Three other large North Carolina banks -- NationsBank, First Union and BB&T -- all have either bought or agreed to buy regional brokerages since late 1997.
The boards of directors of both companies approved the merger agreement on Oct. 27. The agreement calls for a tax-free exchange of Wachovia common shares for all shares of IJL common stock.
The per-share exchange ratio will be determined at the time of closing and will be based on the ratio of $32 per IJL share to the average closing price per share of Wachovia's common stock over the five trading days prior to closing, the companies said in a statement.
Upon closing, IJL will be integrated into Wachovia through a new broker-dealer subsidiary, with Morgan as chief executive officer.
Wachovia and IJL predicted few job cuts as a result of the merger. Wachovia established an employee retention pool of $23 million in restricted stock for key employees of IJL.
Meanwhile, Interstate/Johnson Lane reported its fourth-quarter earnings at the meeting. The firm earned $3.5 million in the three months ended Dec. 31, an increase of 20 percent over the $2.9 million it earned in the same quarter a year ago.
IJL, based in Charlotte, is a regional financial services firm whose subsidiaries provide securities brokerage, investment banking and underwriting, and investment consulting services to individuals, institutions, municipalities and corporations.
Wachovia Corp., an interstate bank holding company with dual headquarters in Atlanta and Winston-Salem, had assets of $63.9 billion at the end of last year.
"The closer we move toward the merger, the more excited we are about the opportunities for our clients, our employees and our shareholders," Morgan said. "There is no doubt in our minds that Wachovia is the ideal partner for IJL as we move into the new century."
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One Voice contains an eclectic acoustic mix of songs supported by an outstanding cast of local musicians adding top notch instrumentation to the Alto's rich harmony blend. Playing on the album are Erin Aldridge on violin (DSSO Concertmaster), Ryan Frane on piano (UMD Director of Jazz Studies), Gene Koshinski on percussion (UMD Instructor of Percussion), John Thorene on bass, Erika Mock on flute, Josh Aerie on cello, Charlie Leibfried on trumpet, and Lance Rhicard on dobro. The recording was co-produced and engineered by Eric Swanson at Sacred Heart Music Studio in Duluth.
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Brother of Oscar Pistorius faces trial on culpable homicide charge from 2008
Carl Pistorius: charges against him were withdrawn but later reinstated
Oscar Pistorius's brother, Carl, a constant source of support for the murder accused during his high-profile bail hearing last week, is also facing trial over the death of a woman.
Less than 48 hours after the Pistorius legal team secured bail for the Paralympic athlete at the Pretoria magistrate's court, lawyer Kenny Oldwage released a statement in which he confirmed Carl Pistorius was also facing a charge of culpable homicide.
According to Mr Oldwage, the charge stemmed from the death of a woman motorcyclist in a traffic accident in a small town about an hour from Johannesburg in 2008.
"Following the accident, culpable homicide charges were brought against Carl Pistorius but the charges were later withdrawn by the state," said Oldwage. However, they were later reinstated.
The older Pistorius brother appeared in a Pretoria magistrate's court in relation to them last Thursday, the same time his famous brother's bail hearing was under way. The matter was adjourned to the end of March, with no date specified.
Blood tests conducted after the traffic accident took place show Mr Pistorius was not under the influence of alcohol.
"There is no doubt that Carl is innocent and the charge will be challenged in court," Mr Oldwage maintained. "Carl deeply regrets the incident."
Oscar Pistorius is charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14th. Known around the world as the Blade Runner for his feats on the track using carbon fibre blades to run on, he denies that he murdered her at his home in the early morning.
Instead, he says he shot her accidentally, thinking she was an intruder.
He was released on bail on Friday under strict conditions, which included the lodgement of a million rand (about €86,000) in surety. Mr Pistorius was later whisked away to his uncle's house in the Waterkloof area of Pretoria, where it is believed he will stay until his trial takes place.
His spokeswoman, Lunice Johnston, yesterday said the sprinter was in mourning.
"Oscar and his family are relieved bail has been granted, but they are still grieving the loss of Reeva. Oscar spent time with his family last night at his uncle's house in Pretoria."
She told local reporters the Paralympian had not yet made direct contact with Ms Steenkamp's family. "He respects their time to mourn. Oscar and the Pistorius family feel it's a private and personal matter between the two families.
"On Monday, two bouquets . . . were delivered by a relative to Reeva's family," she added, "one from Oscar and one from the Pistorius family, with hand-written notes. His management team also sent a bouquet."


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BBC Radio 1's The Official Chart with Reggie Yates to be available in vision
The format of BBC Radio 1's The Official Chart with Regie Yates is set to be transformed next month as the top ten best-selling singles in The Official Chart will be visualised via the Radio 1 website for the first time ever.
From Sunday 26th February Radio 1 listeners will be able to watch the final hour of The Official Chart with Reggie Yates (6-7pm) online, as Reggie counts down the Top 10 singles in The Official Chart. As well as watching Reggie live in the studio, listeners will be able to see the music videos of those artists in the top 10, previous Live Lounge performances and exclusive interviews with artists that are featured in the chart. In addition, listeners will be able to interact visually with the show via Facebook, Twitter and text.
This is the first time the Top 10 has been visualised weekly at the BBC since 2006, when long running weekly music chart show Top of the Pops ceased, having entertained audiences since 1964.
The Official Chart with Reggie Yates on BBC Radio 1 counts down the 40 best-selling singles in the UK and is broadcast every Sunday between 4-7pm.
Ben Cooper, Controller of BBC Radio 1, says: "This is the Chart Show for the 21st century. I'm very excited about this innovation. Young people will be logging on to listen, watch and take part in the show. I hope that this will be to our young listeners what listening to the chart and waiting to record your favourite pop songs was for another generation."
Reggie Yates, Radio 1 DJ, comments: "It's so exciting that Chart Show listeners can now become Chart Show viewers. For the first time fans will be able to see all the antics and interviews that take place each week on the show in the run up to announcing the No.1 single as well as being able to watch the music videos from the Top 10 artists."
Martin Talbot, Managing Director of the Official Charts Company, says: "It feels completely appropriate that Radio 1 should choose to reinvent the concept of the radio show in the year that the Official Singles Chart marks its 60th anniversary. The Official Singles Chart has always reflected changing musical tastes and the evolving ways music fans have bought and enjoyed their music. And Radio 1's innovation will change the way music and chart fans engage with the weekly Official Chart Show."


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Invaluable in any automobile litigation, the report made by the police officer who responds to the 911 call, will either strengthen or weaken your case. Did you know that in order to recover against the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation for injuries sustained due to a hit and run accident, one must make a report within 24 hours, or have reasonable and valid excuse for delay? Failure to make said report within the allowed time may bar the victim of the hit and run accident from recovering damages. Lawyers are trained in reading reports made by various enforcement agencies and will advise you of any problems that are identified on the report and whether the report can be amended if you disagree with its findings.
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i know - but is IDE drive able to make use of SCSI-like commands? for
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Now, why would someone give thousands of pounds for a luxury watch in Wolverhampton? Is this a practical choice? Actually, for those who can afford to do buy one, money and practicality are not key issues. After all, you are not only concerned about time, but about what the watch represents. A luxury watch speaks about prestige and an attitude that says, "Only the best will do!" When you also consider the artistry and workmanship that goes into making a Wolverhampton Swiss luxury watch, you will say it is well worth the price. Also, these watches are made with the best materials – gold, diamonds and other precious metals and gems. Also, think about the attention to detail and level of precision that went into the crafting of such a watch.
Thomas Russell & The Early English Watchmaking Industry
Now, when buying a watch in Wolverhampton, here are some questions to ask:
– What's my style? Are you the sporty type? Do you prefer elegant and classic designs or would you rather have something innovative and eye-catching?
– What's the brand? The brand not only gives you insight on the level of prestige it can bring to you but will give you an idea of the craftsmanship that went into the making of the watch.
– What's my budget? Of course, this question does not apply for those who can afford to spend the big bucks. But you still have to look into how much you are willing to spend for a watch.
– Is the Wolverhampton watch dealer authorised and reputable? Can they provide a serial number for the watch, as well as a warranty? Does the dealer have valid contact numbers?
– Are there customs issues I should consider? Are there other costs I should think of? When buying online, there may be hidden costs, such as the cost to deliver it to your home. Customs can tack on 10% to something as much as 20% of the value of the watch, depending on your country of residence.
– Is the website secure? If you're planning to buy the watch online, check to see the security and privacy features of the website to ensure that there is no possibility of identity or information theft.
Finding Luxury Watches For Sale
Buying a luxury watch is usually a decision that you don't make at a spur of the moment. To get the watch that is right for you, be sure to give it some thought and ask questions (like the ones listed above) to help you make an informed decision.
Selecting Luxury Watches For The First Time Buyer
Luxury watches are a thing of the future, a timeless product everyone wants to own. They are a sign of prestige and class, as well as of timeless fashion sense. There are numerous brand names out there, in a range of styles and prices to suit your tastes and budget.
The watch case houses the watch and all its parts. Sometimes made of stainless steel, some cheaper materials include plastic, while gold and platinum are more expensive. The case back protects the watch's inner materials and must be removed to replace the batteries and make repairs. It sometimes is a clear crystal.
The crystal is the "glass" through which you can view the watch. This can be made of plastic or glass.
The bezel is the outer ring of the watch face, and holds the crystal in place.
The the crown is the knob you use to set the time or wind the watch up. It is also called a stem or pin.
The display indicates the time, either by hands or numerals. Some of the newer models display other information as well.
The dial indicates the "face", a metal plate you view your watch through and can have various kinds of displays.
A bracelet usually denotes metal, while a strap denotes leather, animal hide, rubber or plastic.
The the clasp is the metal piece holding the band in place.
The movement indicates how the watch works inside and it's functions.
Water resistance indicates how much water pressure a watch can resist.
Watch maintenance is roughly akin to car maintenance. If you regularly maintain and repair your watch, you will be able to avoid costly repairs or having to replace it altogether. Here is a brief guide to watching maintenance.
Clean and service your timepiece every two years to ensure it stays trouble-free. Even quartz watches should be cleaned as they are also susceptible to small particles that can result in damage. Replace all batteries and seals at the time of maintenance. Rust is a small watch's enemy. Rinse it under fresh water after it's exposed to saltwater. Do not subject your water-resistant watch to heat or pressure. Remove watch before getting into any hot showers, baths, saunas or hot tubs, as these high heats can damage them. Get your watch immediately serviced if any moisture gets inside the crystal.
Diving watches need regular servicing, too, despite their high water resistance. Protect leather bands from water and perfumes, especially salt water.
When changing the date on your watch, do not change it within three hours of midnight, as at this time the watches date change is being carried out internally.
These are just a few tips to help with regular maintenance of your special watches and keep it looking good for years to come.
Buying a luxury watch is not as easy as you might have first thought. In fact, buying luxury watches for the first time buyer can prove to be very challenging because there are so many different makes and models to choose from. So in order to help you make a more informed decision with regard to such an important purchase, we will take a look at some of the things to consider before you do.
Tip 1: Size of the watch case
It is important that you select a watch with a case size in which you will feel comfortable wearing. Some people may prefer large watch cases because they want to make a statement. But what is the point of having one if you find it too cumbersome to wear and just end up keeping it in its original box?
Tip 2: Your style
When it comes to selecting luxury watches for the first time buyer, think about the type of individual that you are. It is important to select a watch that will reflect you - the person wearing it. A small and dainty watch is far better if you would like to make an elegant statement rather than something bigger and bulkier. So be sure to think about what kind of statement you want your watch to say about you while you're choosing it.
Tip 3: What its purpose is
Of course, we buy watches in order to tell the time, but there are many other things that you should take into consideration when it comes to purchasing yours. For example, if you are someone who enjoys a lot of outdoor activities then, of course, you are going to need something that can withstand a little rough handling. Make sure that you purchase a watch that not only has a strong strap but also one that is able to cope with changes in temperature, which is typically waterproof.
Tip 4: What you can afford to spend
This by far is the most important thing to consider when it comes to selecting a luxury watch for the first time buyer. Many people will spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on purchasing such an item to find out that they are too afraid to wear it all the time. Instead, would it not be more advisable to invest your money in a luxury watch that you would not only enjoy wearing but plan to actually use on a regular basis?
Luxury Watches - Why You Should Buy Your Next One Online - Part Two
Thomas Russell 's name is synonymous with the Lancashire watch making industry and he is an icon for watch purists and enthusiasts around the world. But how he came to become a watchmaker and why Lancashire played such an important role in the watchmaking industry is a fascinating story.
In the 17th century farmers and agricultural workers who needed to supplement their income during the winter months undertook much of the work of watchmaking. In and around Lancashire this was particularly important and the proximity of metalworking, the availability of fine metal tools and the port of Liverpool aided the growth of the industry. By the 18th century watch parts were being sub-contracted to small farms and cottages throughout the region.
Another factor in the growth of this cottage industry were the significant lower overheads that the farmers enjoyed as part-time workers in their own homes. Elsewhere wages were the largest contributor to the total cost of watch manufacturing with the cost of raw materials, apart from gold and silver used in the making of expensive cases, relatively small.
One commentator notes that, "From Prescott to Liverpool, eight miles as the crow flies, the countryside was dotted with the cottages of spring makers, wheel cutters, chain makers, case makers, dial makers - every speciality that went into the making of a watch." By the end of the 18th century between 150,000 and 200,000 watches a year were being produced by this system, satisfying the national need for accurate timekeeping as the industrial revolution took hold.
The Lancashire sub-contracting system allowed the production of watch movements at such low prices that by the end of the 18th century, the Lancashire manufacturers were supplying most of the great watch firms in London, Coventry and Liverpool. All that these firms needed to do was to make or source their own case and dial, and then assemble the watch.
Thomas Russell joined this hive of activity in 1848 when he moved his business as a watch manufacturer to Slater Street in Liverpool. The city was a major seafaring port and the manufacture of ships' clocks and chronometers became an important revenue stream for the business.
Thomas Russell's father, also named Thomas Russell (1780-1830), the founder of this watchmaking dynasty, was born in Eskdale a small village in Cumberland. He served his time in watchmaking in New St. Broughton-in-Furness Lancashire under William Bellman, he then served his journeyman time with William Wakefield in Market St Lancaster where he later started a business of his own in the same street.
He had two sons; one named Thomas was married to Mary in 1831. They also had two sons, Thomas Robert (1833-1894) born in Lancaster and Alfred Holgate Russell (1840-1893). In about 1840 the family moved to Halifax setting up a watchmaking business in Lord St. It was here that Alfred was born.
By 1848 the family had moved once more and records show that Thomas Russell was a watch manufacturer with premises at 20 or 22 Slater Street, Liverpool and later at number 32 in the same street. It was here that Thomas Russell became arguably Liverpool 's finest watchmaker and the business produced quality watches and clocks, including the celebrated Russell Hunter pocket watch. Thomas Senior and his oldest son Thomas Robert were granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria indicating their rapid progress in watch manufacturing.
Around 1859, Thomas handed over control of the business to his sons Thomas Robert and Alfred Holgate and the company changed its name to Thomas Russell & Son. Following Thomas Russell's death in 1867 the business was divided into two; the trade side continued under the same name and was run by Alfred and Thomas ran Russells Limited. The retail business became importers of Swiss watches and music boxes.
By 1877 the company had moved the business once more, this time to Cathedral Works, 12 Church Street, Liverpool, with additional offices at Piccadilly in London and Toronto, Canada. It was now known as the Russell Watch and Chronometer Manufactory and was listed in 1880 as "watch and chronometer manufacturers and machine made keyless lever and jewellery merchants" and additionally, "by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen and HRM the Duke of Edinburgh and the Admiralty".
After Queen Victoria's death, Thomas Russell still signed their watches "Makers to Queen Victoria" even though officially the warrant had ceased with the Queens death. This was tolerated for a time before they removed this from their watches.
Following the deaths of Thomas Robert and Alfred Holgate, Alfred's son Bernard Holgate Russell and his cousin Thos Townsend Russell took over the company and the name of the business was changed in 1894 to Russells Limited. From this date it appears that they continued as retail jewellers with several branches in Liverpool and, by the early 1900's, Manchester and Llandudno as well.
Bernard married and had a son Thomas Graham (1906-1999). In 1915 Bernard and Thos Townsend Russell invited Joseph Wright to become a fellow director of Thos Russell & Son. Joseph had extensive trade knowledge, travelled extensively and had business contacts in Switzerland and working experience with the famous American Illinois Watch Case Co.
The sons of these directors all seemed to have worked in and run the business in later years. During WW2 Joseph Wright kept the firm going despite wartime shortages of materials and men until the sons returned from the war. In about 1994 both the retail Liverpool Russells Ltd and the workshops and offices at 12 Church Street closed their doors for the last time.
It's difficult to determine which watch brand is best since most current watchmakers create truly unique timepieces through complex processes and impressive designs.
This the guide is here to explain a bit about the most important brands and try to set you in the right direction if you're shopping for a luxury watch.
Some well-known brands are considered the best due to intense advertising, so they raised the bar pretty high for their competition.
If you're thinking about starting a watch collection, or just get a truly remarkable timepiece for yourself or as a gift to someone close to you, keep on reading since there are a few things to learn in order to become a watch connoisseur.
When you're done with this guide, then the real research work starts since you'll need to figure out what type of watch you want and what sort of features it should carry, so it best complements who you are and your looks.
Timepieces can be categorized by many things, starting from their unique designs, the dial shape and the watch crystal to the way they work and the features they provide. Another factor to take into account would be their popularity.
Brands popularity indicates superiority among the major competitors in the watch market.
Due to advertising and media, most people know of only overly advertised brands as the best of the best when it comes to watches. They are totally oblivious to the fact that other top brands exist which produce equal if not superior watches when compared to the ones they know of.
The the average individual can recognise a few watch brands they've seen over and over advertised on television and in magazines and can recognise them in order of ascending price tag as Timex, Casio, Seiko or Tag watches.
Most people know only of a few brands from the ones that exist, and thanks to media advertising, they might not be aware of truly superior brands that find their way in some people's collections.
They might not even know what products brands like Alain Silberstein, Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Chopard, Fortis, Franck Mueller, IWC, Jaeger-Le Coultre, Patek Phillipe, and Ulysse Nardin actually make if you were not to tell them.
Top brands like Sony or Bose are known globally and that's what makes them be at the top of the market choice for average people.
While these brands are known for top quality, they might not always be the best choice.
If you want to impress average people, you will buy brands that are easily recognizable, even for hefty amounts of money and still get a decent watch that keeps time like a 25$ one with no extra features.
Knowledgeable people and aficionados will buy something that impresses them in the first place. Second-hand recognition is not that important when shopping for a premium watch.
Luxury Watches - Why You Should Buy Your Next One Online - Part Two
Maurice Lacroix is a brand of luxury watches that are hand crafted and Swiss made. Watches with a Maurice Lacroix label have a high level of prestige and exclusivity that make the brand stand out from its competitors on both a national and international mechanical watch market.
Officially starting in small workshops in Switzerland in 1975, the Maurice Lacroix brand has now expanded to include sales in over 45 countries. Although the company prides itself on using time-tested, Swiss watchmaking techniques, modern technologies and updated methods of testing are constantly being applied to the production of watches. The Swiss made watches are only sold at specifically selected retail locations and cannot be bought online. This exclusivity adds to the allure of the luxury watches, as their quality is too high for the majority of watch retailers.
The precision and detail that is put into each timepiece shows the level of knowledge and passion that a Maurice Lacroix watchmaker captures. Each mechanical watch is made in the company's independent manufacturing workshops, a rare quality of designer watches today. Over the years, the company has occasionally shifted its area of focus from, for example, perfecting the construction of a mechanical watch movement to mastering precise retrograde timepiece displays. There are seven collections of Swiss made watches from Maurice Lacroix: Calypso, Divina, Les Classiques, Masterpiece, Miros, Pontos and Selena. Some of the timepiece collections are specifically designed for women, while others focus on an innovative design introduced by the brand. Regardless of the watchmaker's design for each collection, the intricate details of each timepiece are apparent to the naked eye. The fine craftsmanship of each mechanical watch is one of the key points of differentiation for Maurice Lacroix.
The brand routinely seeks out ambassadors who sensibly relate to the luxury watches and can represent the collections with respect. The list of trusted, knowledgeable ambassadors include tennis star Roger Federer, celebrity chef Nick Stellino, and professional golfer Justin Rose. The celebrity ambassadors all have a personal connection to the brand, whether it is through a Swiss heritage or a passion for collecting watches. The ambassadors can proudly describe the art of watchmaking that is exhibited by Maurice Lacroix and promote the luxury watches with pride.


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The Gabriola Sew-Along starts in just a few short weeks. So let's have a quick chat about fabric choices.
For the Gabriola Skirt, we suggest light to medium weight woven fabrics. Some examples are rayon challis, crepe, woven cottons like voile or lawn, shirting, or even cotton/linen blends! This skirt is not lined so we want something opaque, but it's quite a flowy style so we don't want anything that is too stiff. Consider when you plan on wearing your skirt while you choose your fabric. If it's going to be a summer skirt, stick with natural fibers! A polyester maxi skirt in the summer would not be fun.
I found some great fabric options from around the web. You can click the number below the photo and it will lead you to the source.
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Remember, if you are using striped or plaid fabric, you'll want to get extra fabric to be sure you can match things up nicely.
There are handy lengthen and shorten lines on the pattern pieces. If you are taller or more petite, you may want to check the finished length measurements on the back of the pattern envelope, and lengthen or shorten your pieces right away.
If you're participating in the sew-along with me, beginning Monday, March 17th, you'll want to have your fabric cut out, and make sure you have gathered all your materials.
We wont be using the zipper or button until a later date, so those are not urgent. But you will definitely need thread and interfacing.
Want to see my fabric?
It's a gorgeous viscose satin print from TÉLIO. It's the same fabric base that I used for my Saltspring dress from the previous sew-along, just a different print. Goodness, I love this fabric. It's soft, flowy, and luxurious.
If you still haven't ordered your pattern, you can do so in our shop. If you are shopping for fabric and supplies and need to know how much to get, you can see the envelope back in PDF format here (metric version here).
I always suggest pre-washing fabric, especially if it's a natural fiber like cotton or rayon – natural fibers will shrink in the wash. Pre-wash your fabric once or twice, the same way you will wash your finished garment, and then cut out your pieces!
We'll be back between now and the beginning of the sew-along with some pattern tester versions! Happy prepping everyone!


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By Jeremy Balan
The formula for Archbishop Riordan High School's success in the West Catholic Athletic League baseball season has been simple – runs equal wins.
When the Crusaders score more than a single run, they are 2-0. When they score one or less they're 0-4, and that rule proved true again on Friday in a 6-1 loss to visiting Bellarmine.
Riordan (8-6, 2-4) was limited to just three hits, worked five walks and stranded five runners. Two of the hits came from junior second baseman Matt Melendez, who also drove in the Crusaders' only run on a two-out RBI single that cut the Bellarmine lead to 2-1 in the bottom of the second inning.
"We've been getting the the timely hits, but today, it didn't happen," said first-year Riordan head coach Matt Gallegos. "The WCAL is unforgiving. One day, you're on top of the world, then the next day – it's a constant battle."
A day after beating Mitty in extra innings on complete-game performance from starting pitcher Jacob Blea, the Crusaders again got a complete game from Sean Donovan, but this time he took the loss.
The senior right-hander surrendered eight hits and one walk on just 84 pitches. Five runs were earned, but after he surrendered two runs in the top of the first inning, the Crusaders never saw a lead. It is the third complete game of the season for Donovan.
"Sean started off slow and that hasn't been his MO this year," Gallegos said. "Today, he had his ball up and he wasn't spotting his pitches very well."
Two of those balls up in the zone were punished by Bellarmine hitters.
Junior first baseman Jake Whipple pounded a belt-high breaking ball over the fence in straightaway center field in the third inning and senior right fielder Raul Ray hit a ball over the left-field fence in the sixth. Both were solo home runs.
The Bells (9-7, 4-3) also got a complete game from their starter, right-hander Nick Medieros. The senior struck out six and struggled early with command, but the wildness threw off Riordan the hitters the rest of the way.
"You can be effectively wild and if they're not expecting everything down the middle, it keeps them on their toes," said Bellarmine head coach Mike Rodriguez. "One of the issues Nick has is that he gets a little to amped up to begin, and when he gets tired that energy level drops, and he starts to hit the zone a little bit more."
The Crusaders still have plenty of room to grow, but the signs of improvement are noticeable and they've already equaled their league win total from the last two seasons combined.
"We want to do something different, of course," Gallegos said. "Winning is a mindset and that's what we're trying to build."
Scoring Summary
First Inning
B – Jack Thoreson singles, Joey Persons and Jake Whipple score
Second Inning
R – Matt Melendez singles, Eduardo Santos scores
Third Inning
B – Whipple hits a solo home run
Fourth Inning
B – Andrew Mallon reaches on an error, Raul Ray scores
Fifth Inning
B – Johnny Regan singles, Conner Jauch scores
Sixth Inning
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Falling Apart {38 weeks}
I'm officially in the last week of my pregnancy. One week from today I'll be holding my little man in my arms. I should be basking in excitement, soaking up my final moments as a mommy of two, and enjoying every second of folding tiny newborn clothes and packing and repacking the hospital bag. Unfortunately life doesn't always go as it should.
Instead, I'm a ball of anxiety and stress. The last thing I want is for this to be a depressing post, but I have to speak from my heart and get things off my chest. The most pressing thing that's weighing me down is my 2-year-old's behavior lately. He is in the throws of the terrible twos times ten. The tantrums he's been throwing over the past 5 days are violent (like he literally tries to hurt us) and unstoppable. When he becomes possessed (and it really is like he's possessed by something evil), there is absolutely nothing I can do to calm him down. It's actually a little bit scary. I usually end up breaking down in tears myself and sometimes that will catch his attention enough to make him stop. It's gotta be him sensing the impending change, hormones, growth spurt, allergies, or something along those lines. While I dealt with some tantruming from Leila, it was nothing compared to this. Anything from getting his diaper changed to not setting his plate of food down in the correct spot can set him off. It's really unpredictable.
On top of that, I planned Leila's birthday party for this next weekend to get it out of the way before baby bro arrives. Of course, I'm an idiot and planned it at a place downtown during one of the biggest events of the year. Didn't realize it until the invitations were already sent out. Basically parking will be horrendous and no one is going to come. My heart breaks for Leila because she was so excited to have a party with her friends there. I've pretty much gotten zero RSVPs. And no, I can't reschedule it because Leila's heart is set on having it there and I'm not dealing with throwing one after having a baby with medical issues. TOO. MUCH. STRESS.
And if that's not enough, it's my last week of work which I am a little bit emotional about AND I'm sick. Oh, and I can't sleep at all. And the stress over little man's kidney issues never goes away. Besides all of that, most people would never know I'm in any distress – I put on a good face…
More happenings at 38 weeks…
- I don't think my belly has grown at all in the last few weeks. It's really strange.
- I had my very last (!!!) OB appointment today and it was a little bit emotional!
- The final weigh in puts me at gaining 35 pounds exactly. I'll take it!
- I've stopped working out.
- I have to sleep with 3-4 pillows propping me up because even zantac isn't phasing my acid reflux at night anymore.
- I'm eating a whole lot less these days because my stomach just can't take it.
- McDonald's Reeses peanut butter cup McFlurries are my one craving lately.
- I need a pedicure SO bad. I don't know if I'll get the time before little man arrives.
- Can't wait to meet this little guy who's currently stretching my belly into a freakish looking shape. I just want to love him and take care of him and make sure he is comfortable and happy. I'm anxious to find out more about his kidney situation and get it figured out already!
- Still need to buy: bottles and a baby book (even though I still need to fill out most of my other two kiddos' books).
I really am sorry for how depressing I sound. Mainly I'm sorry to the little man growing inside of me that I'm such a stress case these days. All I can do is pray and focus on the fact that this too shall pass.
Blast from the past time!