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1-Port Serial-to-IP Ethernet Device Server - RS232 - DIN Rail and Surface Mountable - Aluminum
Connect to, configure and remotely manage an RS-232 serial device over an IP network
Product ID: NETRS2321P
- Rugged aluminum housing delivers reliable performance
- Fast, 460.8Kbps baud rate
- Mounts to a surface or on a DIN rail, with a built-in mounting bracket and included DIN rail clips
- Compatible with the free, StarTech.com Serial Device Application Software for iOS, Android, and Chrome Browser (NETRSAPP)
- Supports Telnet, for OS independent communication, perfect for Windows, Mac, and Linux® users
- Configurable using the software utility (Windows only), or web browser
- Supports DHCP, HTTP, ICMP, ARP, IP, UDP, TCP
- Compliant with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u standards
This 1-port serial device server is an effective serial-over-IP solution that lets you connect to, configure, and remotely manage an RS232 serial device over a LAN (Local Area Network).
For more control options, the device server is compatible with the free, StarTech.com Serial Device Application Software (NETRSAPP). When coupled with the NETRS2321P, this handy application for iOS, Android, and Chrome Browser lets you build a custom serial control interface that's tailored to your specific application.
Access your serial devices remotely
The versatile device server is designed to function seamlessly with your integrated serial ports, while offering baud rates faster than many other device servers (up to 460.8Kbps).The device server provides the tools you need to communicate with remote RS-232 devices as if they were directly connected.
Flexible setup and operation
It offers versatile browser-based or Virtual COM port software configuration for customizing the device to suit your application. Plus, the software communicates directly with the device server, so it can be used in Virtual Machine (VM) environments if you have multiple VMs sharing the same set of hardware.
The device server also offers remote Telnet configuration and support for IP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, TCP and UDP protocols.
Aluminum housing provides durability you can count on
With a sturdy aluminum housing and DIN rail or surface mounting brackets, the serial device server provides a durable remote serial interface for industrial automation, security, Point of Sale and many other applications.
Download the application software and manage your serial devices with ease
Download the StarTech.com serial control software from the Apple App Store, the Google Play™ Store, or the Chrome Web Store.
The NETRS2321P is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
- Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers)
- Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers)
- Environmental Control (lighting, temperature, clocks)
- POS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales)
- Hospital (monitoring equipment, nurses' stations)
- Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader)
- Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Access a serial device from anywhere with an IP-based connection
- Mount on DIN-rails or on a wall with the attached mounting brackets
- Suitable for harsh environments with a rugged, aluminum enclosure
Product Numbers
Ingram Micro Colombia
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Technical Specifications
|Warranty Information
|2 Years
|Auto MDIX
|Compatible Networks
|10/100 Mbps
|Data Bits
|5, 6, 7, 8
|Flow Control
|RTS/CTS, None
|Max Baud Rate
|460.8 Kbps
|Even, Odd, None
|Serial Protocol
|Stop Bits
|1, 1.5, 2
|Supported Protocols
|DHCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, ARP, Telnet
|External Ports
|1 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
|1 - RJ-45 Female
|OS Compatibility
|Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
Linux: The included software does not support Linux to emulate a local COM port. Linux users would need to use Telnet.
|LED Indicators
|1 - Ready
|1 - Link / Act
|1 - Tx / Rx
|Center Tip Polarity
|Input Current
|Input Voltage
|Output Current
|Output Voltage
|Plug Type
|Power Consumption (In Watts)
|Power Source
|AC Adapter Included
|0~90% RH (Non-condensing)
|Operating Temperature
|0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
|Physical Characteristics
|Product Height
|0.9 in [2.3 cm]
|Product Length
|3.4 in [86 mm]
|Product Width
|2.1 in [53 mm]
|Weight of Product
|3.2 oz [92 g]
|Packaging Information
|Package Height
|2.4 in [62 mm]
|Package Length
|6.9 in [17.6 cm]
|Package Width
|5.7 in [14.6 cm]
|Shipping (Package) Weight
|14.7 oz [416 g]
|What's in the Box
|Included in Package
|1 - Serial over IP Device Server
|1 - DIN Rail Kit
|1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ)
|1 - Instruction Manual
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
Linux: The included software does not support Linux to emulate a local COM port. Linux users would need to use Telnet.
DB9 to DB25 Serial Cable Adapter - F/M
Convert a DB9 male port to a DB25 male port
Product Support
- [NETRS232X] Serial to IP Device.zip Version: 0.3.6.18
Data Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
Virtual COM port
One of the most common applications of a network serial device is to use it to make a standard serial device accessible on a network. To do this, you need to connect a standard serial device to the DB-9 port on the network serial device. Next you need to connect the network serial device to a TCP/IP network using an Ethernet connection, and then install software on a client machine in order to access the network serial device. The software on the client machine communicates with the network serial device and creates (maps) a virtual COM port on your computer system. The virtual COM port is identical to a physical COM port and can be used in the same way.
Serial IP extender
You can use two network serial devices to extend a serial connection over a TCP/IP network. To do this, you need to configure one serial device as a client and the other as a server. The client and server are configured to transmit and receive data to their respective IP addresses and TCP ports. The serial settings must match for all connected serial devices, including the UART on both units. Depending on the serial device that you are using, you can use the provided software or the web interface to set the configurations.
UDP to serial adapter
You can use a network serial device to translate UDP data to a standard serial connection. The serial device is configured to listen for UDP traffic from specific IP addresses and ports, and will asynchronously transmit the data out of the serial port on the device. To do this, you need to configure UART on the network serial device to match the specifications of the serial receiver.
VCOM cannot be run as a service. A user must be logged in to launch the software.
VCOM is software provided to create a virtual serial port on your computer using the serial over IP. When you set it up properly, the network serial devices operate as though they are connected to a physical serial port.
Before you continue, make sure that your computer can communicate with the network serial device over your network. For more information, refer to the following FAQ: www.startech.com/faq/serial_ip_networking_issues.
Install software
Before you configure the VCOM software, make sure that you have downloaded and installed the latest software from the StarTech.com website. To download the driver, navigate to http://www.startech.com/Support and enter the part number.
Configure the software
When you have configured your setup so the network serial device can be pinged on the same subnet as the computer, click Search in VCOM to use the software to detect the network serial device. If the network serial device is on a different network than your computer, you can click Search by IP and enter a range of IP addresses to search by.
To configure each network serial device individually, select the device and click Configure.
You can use the VCOM software to do any of the following:
- In Administrator, you can change the IP configuration of the unit.
- In UART, you can configure the serial port settings. Typically, you only modify these settings if the unit is going to be a serial client in an IP serial extender setup.
- In TCP, you can configure the client or server mode. For basic operation in VCOM, you need to set the serial device unit to Server. You do not need to configure anything to use the serial network device in UDP mode.
When you have correctly configured the network serial device for your network, you must map a COM port in VCOM to use the serial port on the network serial device. To map the COM port, complete the following:
- Click COM Mapping > Add.
- Select the network serial device from the list.
- If necessary, change the COM number.
- Press OK.
The COM mapping should now appear in the list. For more information about how to verify the COM mapping in Windows, see the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=serial#com-port-listing-windows.
Before you continue, make sure that your computer can communicate with the network serial device over your network. For more information, refer to the following FAQ: www.startech.com/faq/serial_ip_networking_issues.
To set up your network serial device, you will need to install and configure the included software. To install the driver software, complete the following:
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support) and enter NETRS2321P in the Search by Product Number box.
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- Once the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, select Extract All, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- In the list of extracted files, right-click the vcomsetup.exe file and select Run as Administrator.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
To configure the software to add a virtual COM port to your computer, complete the following:
- Open VCOM from the Start Menu or Desktop.
- Click Search.
- Double-click on the server in the list. The NETRS2321P should now show under Device Info.
- In the left pane, click on COM Mapping.
- Click Add.
- Select the server in the list.
- You can leave the default settings. You can modify the COM number if necessary.
- Make sure that the NETRS2321P is on the same network as your computer.
- In an Internet browser, enter the IP address of the unit. The default IP address is 10.1.1.1.
- In the user name field, enter the user name. The default user name is admin.
- In the password field, enter the password. The default password is admin.
How to
To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following:
- Ping the serial device.
- Connect the serial device directly to the computer and ping the device.
- Connect to the web interface (if there is one) or connect using the included software.
Before you begin, make sure that the serial device is on the same network and subnet. For more information, see this FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/serial_ip_networks_and_subnets. If the device starts with an IP address that is not on your subnet, change your IP address to match the subnet being used before you continue.
Ping the serial device
If the serial device and your computer are on the same network and subnet, try pinging the device.
To ping the device using a computer that is running a version of Windows XP, do the following:
- Click Start.
- Click Run.
- Type ping <IP address> and press Enter. For example, ping 192.168.0.20.
To ping the device using a computer that is running a version of Windows Vista or Windows 7, do the following:
- Click Start.
- Click Accessories.
- Click Command Prompt.
- Type ping <IP address> and press Enter. For example, ping 192.168.0.20.
To ping the device using a computer that is running a version of Windows 8, do the following:
- Press the Windows key + X.
- Click Run.
- Type cmd and press Enter.
- Type ping <IP address> and press Enter. For example, ping 192.168.0.20.
To ping the device using a computer that is running a version of Mac OS, do the following:
- Double-click the hard drive.
- Double-click Applications > Utilities > Network Utility.
- Click the Ping tab.
- Enter the IP address in the Please enter the network address to ping field.
- Enter the number of packets that you want to test with.
If you receive replies from the IP address, then you can see the device on the network and the issue is with something else.
Connect the serial device directly to the computer
To connect the serial device directly to the computer that you are troubleshooting with, complete the following:
- Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the device and the computer.
- Try pinging the device again.
- If you cannot ping the device, use a different computer, Ethernet cable, and serial device (if one is available).
Note: The second computer will need to be on the same network and subnet as the serial over IP device.
If you still cannot ping the device, contact support.
Make sure that you are working in a secure environment
- Unplug the connection between your modem and your router.
- Disable any firewalls (especially Windows Firewall), antivirus programs, and security programs that are currently running.
- Try accessing the web interface (if the device has one) or try to connect using the included software.
If you still cannot connect to the device's web interface or by using the included software, contact support.
If you can access the web interface or connect using the included software, one at a time turn on your firewalls, antivirus programs, and security programs. Each time that you turn on software and cannot connect to the web interface or by using the included software, add an exception for the serial device to what you last re-enabled.
In order for the serial device and your computer to communicate to each other, they both need to be on the same physical network and the same subnet.
To connect your serial device and your computer to the same physical network, plug both devices into the same router.
Typically, in order for devices to be on the same subnet, the first three numbers of the IP address must match. The fourth number of the IP address must be different, as two devices cannot have the same IP address. For example, if your computer's IP address is 192.168.0.1, then the subnet is 192.168.0.XXX. You can replace the XXX with any number, as long as it is not currently in use by another device.
To check whether or not an RS-232 serial port is working, perform an RS-232 loopback test by doing the following:
- If your serial port is not female, convert it by taking a female/female cable or gender changer and plugging it into the serial port.
- Take a metal paperclip or wire and cross pins 2 and 3. If you look closely at the female end, the pins should be numbered.
- Open a telnet session on the COM port number of the device that you are testing. To find out the COM port number, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/com-port-listing-windows.
Note: To open a telnet session on the COM port, you need a telnet client like PuTTY or Hyper Terminal. Windows XP comes with Hyper Terminal.
- When the session is open, anything you type into it you should see. The loopback test fails when you cannot see what you are typing.
If the loopback test fails, make sure that the serial cable or gender changer that you are using works and that the adapter is in the correct port.
You can check multiple ports at the same time by opening multiple sessions, putting the loopback adapter on one port, and trying to type into each session. When you can see what you are typing, you know that the COM port is working and you can see which port number the physical serial port is. Close the window for the port that you just tested to speed up the testing of the remaining serial ports.
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This device's default static IP address is 10.1.1.1.
To reset the NETRS2321P to the default factory settings, complete the following:
- Turn on the IP Device Server and wait for the Ready light to illuminate.
- Press and hold the Load Default button for more than 3 seconds but less than 10.
Compliance and Safety
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Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.


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Eye Cream vs Eye Gel
We are often asked which is better, eye cream or eye gel. Around here we are quite obsessive when it comes to eye products. When testing a new product we use it on one eye, testing it against the Valmont Contour which we consider the mac daddy of eye creams. That way there is clear and visible proof of a difference.
Both creams and gels are effective at treating wrinkles. There are 2 main differences as I see it. First, eye gels are better at reducing puffiness and dark circles. Second, if you have really sensitive eyes gels work much better at not bleeding into your eyes.
So if you are 20 a light weigh lotion/cream is perfect, but upon hitting your 30's you want to target the under eye area with a great gel. Once you hit your 40's you may use both a gel and cream like I do. If you have any questions about which is better for you, ask at your next appointment.

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Basic Leader Training
Basic Leader Training has two parts:
This Is Scouting is for all new leaders in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. It is an online interactive learning experience that is divided into six modules. It picks up where Fast Start left off and introduces participants to the following areas of the Scouting program: Mission, Vision, and Values; Programs for All Ages and Abilities; Scouting Is Fun!; Scouting in the Community; Protecting Our Youth; and Scouting's Legacy.
Leader Specific Training gives a leader the knowledge and skills needed for a specific position. Leader Specific Training is available for the following positions in Cub Scouting:
Basic Leader Training goes into greater detail on youth development and boy behavior, program planning, activities, and the purposes of the program. It is usually presented in one or two group sessions, but can be delivered to small groups or even individuals through personal coaching.
Every Cub Scout leader should complete Basic Leader Training; it prepares leaders to deliver a quality, fun-filled program. Leaders who understand the whys and hows of the program are more effective in their roles. They know how to use available resources to provide an exciting and worthwhile program for boys. Trained leaders have confidence in carrying out their responsibilities and, along with the boys, have more fun.
Your pack trainer, unit commissioner, or district training chair can help you learn about the Basic Leader Training available in your district and council. Dates and locations of upcoming training courses are often announced in the local council or district newsletter or Web site.


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The Pentagon first started to dream up the CH-47 Chinook in the 1950s. That's dinosaur time—but the dual-rotor bird still has some completely insane powers by today's standards.
Not only is the Chinook an old beast, it's a gigantic fat one—about the weight of two elephants. But as you can see from this video, shot at this summer's RIAT 2012 air show in the UK, the CH-47 can spin and dance with the nimbleness of a craft a quarter its size. I just wouldn't want to have to try these maneuvers under fire. [FlightGlobal]


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Easiest, Most Reliable and Safest Home 3D Printer Best in Children's Technology Providing Kids with Tomorrow's Skills Today
Easiest, Most Reliable and Safest Home 3D Printer Best in Children's Technology Providing Kids with Tomorrow's Skills Today
Rock Hill, South Carolina - January 16, 2013 – 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced its popular home 3D printer, the Cube®, won the coveted KAPi Kids at Play Award at CES 2013. Collaboratively organized and produced by Living in Digital Times and Children's Technology Review, the fourth annual KAPi Awards honor the best of the best in children's technology. The second generation of its award winning Cube 3D Printer was launched at CES and boasts faster printability, additional print modes and greater materials selection, including recyclable ABS plastic and compostable PLA and more colors like glow-in-the dark blue and green. The Cube meets all IEC 60950 Printer Safety Requirements making it the only consumer 3D printer that is safe for at-home use by adults and children alike.
This year's KAPi Award winners were selected from a pool of 712 apps, video games, toys and other commercial digital products designed for children, as well as individuals who have made their mark in the world of children's tech. Among the winners are breakthrough technologies that include a portal of power that allows toy giants to jump into a popular kids video game, technology that turns your TV two-way so kids can interact with their favorite Sesame Street characters, snap-together circuits for budding engineers and an at-home 3D printer, as well as the man credited for starting the maker movement.
"Getting the most respected thought leaders in kids' media to agree is no easy task, but this year it's clear to see that we've identified 10 winning technologies and technologists that have kid's best interests at heart," said Robin Raskin, founder of Living in Digital Times.
"We always learn so much from the KAPi juror discussion," said Warren Buckleitner, editor of Children's Technology Review. "Each category had many possible winners; at the end of the day we had to choose just one that raised the bar over last year."
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading global provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides CAD modeling, reverse engineering and inspection software tools and consumer 3D printers, apps and services. Its expertly integrated solutions replace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing and manufacturing new products. 3D Systems products and services are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype or produce real functional parts, empowering customers to create and make with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com
About Living in Digital Times
Living in Digital Times produces conferences and exhibits throughout the year that bring together the most knowledgeable leaders and the latest innovations that intersect technology and lifestyle. Among their many goals is to help companies understand what it means to be a consumer in today's digital world and stay a step ahead in identifying key trends in their given marketplace. Living in Digital Times produces the following summits and exhibitions at 2013 CES: CloudBase3, Digital Health Summit, Silvers Summit, Fitness Tech Summit, HigherEd Tech Summit, [email protected] Summit, MommyTech Summit, Mobile Apps Showdown, Last Gadget Standing, Mommy Tech FashionWare Show and KAPi Awards. Go to http://livingindigitaltimes.com for additional information.
About Children's Technology Review
Founded in 1993, Children's Technology Review is designed to help parents, librarians and teachers better use technology with children by providing objective, comprehensive coverage of all forms of commercial products. CTR contains no advertising. It is published monthly for $30/year.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $206 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media.


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Te Urewera, Part III: From self-governing native reserve to national park
Te Urewera (pre-publication edition), Part III: From self-governing native reserve to national park
Waitangi Tribunal (Wai 894, 2012)
Part III of the Tribunal's report on its district inquiry into Te Urewera has been released in a pre-publication edition.
This part of the Tribunal's report tells the story of the transformation of land that came to form Te Urewera national part from self-governing native reserve to national park. The Tribunal found it was a story containing many broken promises. These ranged from failures to respect autonomy and tribal-level dealings in land through to failures to construct roading infrastructure. The governance and management of the national park was exclusionary of tribal interests. The issues relating to the national park sit at the heart of the claims of the peoples of Te Urewera and the Crown admitted in this inquiry that it obtained most of the park lands in breach of the Treaty. The Tribunal is of the view that this needs to be more widely known if grievances are to be properly acknowledged and resolved and therefore hopes that this report "lays to rest the myth that the Crown acquired the park lands in fair and clean transactions."
Carwyn Jones and Te Rangimārie Williams have prepared the following summary of this part of the Tribunal's report.
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Half-Life movie would be 'awesome' with Guillermo Del Toro at helm, says Valve writer
Half-Life isn't getting a movie adaptation any time soon – if at all – so don't get too excited. However, Valve writer Marc Laidlaw has billed Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy director Guillermo Del Toro as the perfect man for the job, should it ever happen. Over to you Gabe.
In an interview with New Rising Media, Laidlaw – who was writer on the Half-Life series – was asked to decide who would be his dream director, should a Half-Life movie see the light of day.
"If Paul Verhoeven returned to science fiction films, he would do something insane with Half-Life…maybe something objectionably insane, but at least not boring," he replied, "Peter Jackson has proved himself an amazing purveyor of faithful adaptations.
"Guillermo del Toro has the horror vibe that I think a lot of people miss out on when thinking about a Half-Life movie. Half-Life is essentially horror after all. The science in it barely passes as hand-waving, but when a headcrab jumps at your head, it's a precisely engineered jolt. There are probably a lot of good potential directors, but I think most of them are busy pursuing their own visions."
However, as OXM points out, the prospects of a Half-Life film have been slammed by Gabe Newell before in an interview with PC Gamer.
In the piece Newell said, "Where we got into this direction was after Half-Life 1 had shipped. "There was a whole bunch of meetings with people from Hollywood. Directors down there wanted to make a Half-Life movie and stuff, so they'd bring in a writer or some talent agency would bring in writers, and they would pitch us on their story.
"And their stories were just so bad. I mean, brutally, the worst. Not understanding what made the game a good game, or what made the property an interesting thing for people to be a fan of."
Would you like to see a Half-Life movie or is it best left alone? Let us know below.


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Bestselling Author Of Children's Books Accuses Public Libraries Of Stealing His Paychecks
from the have-denis-leary's-'asshole-song'-stuck-in-my-head-for-some-reason deptMaybe there's a scientific explanation for the sort of behavior that leads normally beloved people to suddenly veer into previously unexplored areas of misanthropy and jettison all the goodwill they've built up over a lifetime. It's not necessarily just a case of "old men yelling at clouds." The subject of this piece isn't necessarily old (although, I admit I keep moving those particular goalposts with each passing birthday) or incoherent. He's just... so horribly, awfully, completely wrong.
Terry Deary, author of the Horrible Histories line of children's books, has a problem with libraries. Perhaps urged on by UK Publisher's Association's collective mental breakdown (libraries = "tawdry theft") early last year, Deary has joined the not-really-all-that-large number of voices decrying the existence of libraries and the countless free books contained therein.
"I'm not attacking libraries, I'm attacking the concept behind libraries, which is no longer relevant."Let's stop right there for a moment. When you've read the next few paragraphs, you'll probably come to the conclusion that Deary is attacking libraries. I just want to let you know that you are not crazy. When someone attacks the underlying concept of something, very rarely does that something escaped unscathed. There's a reason for this. Let's use a metaphor to explain Deary's oxymoronic statement:
Underlying concepts are like the foundation of a house, and when someone like Deary attacks this house's "foundation," he's going to sound like the sort of person that, for the good of humanity, should have several filters installed between his brainstem and his mouth. All clear?
Good. Let's proceed.
[I]t's been 150 years, we've got this idea that we've got an entitlement to read books for free, at the expense of authors, publishers and council tax payers. This is not the Victorian age, when we wanted to allow the impoverished access to literature. We pay for compulsory schooling to do that.Well, there's a lot of offensive stuff in there, almost enough of it to crowd out the ignorant stuff. "Entitlement to read books for free." To tell you the truth, I barely noticed that "entitlement" because it was immediately overshadowed by the author's entitlement. Who do you think it is that grants you the "entitlement" to earn money for writing books? Copyright is granted -- it's not something that has always existed and will always exist.
I'm particularly amazed (and not in the good way) that you feel "impoverished" people should be happy with whatever the school system manages to stock in its library. God forbid the poor get more than the bare minimum the "council tax payers" provide. They've got survival concerns that outweigh your "giving away a book or two" concerns, Deary. So, they want to read a bestseller while it's still on the list. Fuck them, right? Sorry about your dwindling royalties and all, but couldn't you at least have picked a more socially acceptable target, like Amazon or piracy or literacy rates or something?
And what about all the other books in the library that aren't children's fiction written by Terry Deary? Should these societal leeches purchase their own sets of reference books as well? I'm sure much more time and money went into crafting the Encylopaedia Brittanica and yet, these freeloaders are in the library, not paying for all this information. Should they just be pointed in the direction of the internet, another service most libraries provide? And what if they don't have that service at home? A closed library doesn't do the "impoverished" much good at all.
Please... continue.
"People have to make the choice to buy books."No, they don't, Terry. Not if there's an option, and certainly not if they can only afford the free option. If you think shutting down libraries will force everyone to start buying books (especially yours), then go ahead and grab a seat on the FAILboat crowded with content industry members that think shutting down piracy will force people to start buying their offerings. It's going to be a long, angry ride to a very disappointing destination.
"People will happily buy a cinema ticket to see Roald Dahl's Matilda, and expect to get the book for free."I've got some bad news for you and your shipmates, Terry: the library lends out movies as well. Audiobooks. Video games. CDs. And yet you think this is all about how you're losing out on one more royalty every time someone uses their library card.
"Books aren't public property, and writers aren't Enid Blyton, middle-class women indulging in a pleasant little hobby."Nice. A slam against middle-class women and hobby writers, both of whom deserve no respect and for nothing good to happen to them.
Well, that's probably all we need to hear from this author. It's enough to bury him alrea—
"The libraries are doing nothing for the book industry. They give nothing back, whereas bookshops are selling the book, and the author and the publisher get paid, which is as it should be. What other entertainment do we expect to get for free?"Really? Plenty of people get TV for free. I know everyone pays a license fee back in your homeland, Deary, but that's because it's a public service broadcaster. Over here in the US, advertising pays for our free TV. Even with the surcharge, the effective amount paid (per person) per hour of broadcasting falls well below the 6.2p per lend royalty that has Deary so upset. Or maybe you've heard of this little thing called radio? Music, talk, sports, religion -- all free.
YouTube -- free. (Oh, but the internet connection costs money, I hear you argue, as if that were even remotely a legitimate counterpoint. Sure, you need an internet connection to reach YouTube, but it's hardly the only site on the web. To make Deary's rhetorical question work, we have to pretend YouTube's offerings are the only content in demand on the internet and that YouTube would much rather sell DVDs than allow people to watch for "free.") And, as mentioned before, libraries are diversifying their offerings, so there's many more forms of entertainment people can expect to get for free.
There's also this:
"Bookshops are closing down, he said, "because someone is giving away the product they are trying to sell. What other industry creates a product and allows someone else to give it away, endlessly? The car industry would collapse if we went to car libraries for free use of Porsches … Librarians are lovely people and libraries are lovely places, but they are damaging the book industry. They are putting bookshops out of business, and I'm afraid we have to look at what place they have in the 21st century."First is was Barnes & Noble crowding out the indie bookstores. Then it was Amazon, crowding out B&N and the indie bookstores. Now, it's libraries, destroying bookstores in their glacially-paced (150 years+) quest to dismantle the publishing industry and undermine their own existence at the same time. And, for no apparent reason, there's our good friend "The Car Metaphor" thrown into the mix.
We can't give everything away under the public purse. Books are part of the entertainment industry. Literature has been something elite, but it is not any more. This is not the Roman empire, where we give away free bread and circuses to the masses."Literature used to be "elite." Now, they're simply "entertainment," and apparently should be sold as such. No freebies. And there's that ugly undercurrent of resentment aimed at the "masses," most of whom are presumably too "impoverished" to be considered part of Deary's society.
"People expect to pay for entertainment."Do they? I doubt it. Again: radio, TV, YouTube, etc. You can't even keep your story straight. First, they "expect" to pay for a movie ticket. Then they "expect" to read the book the movie was based on for free. Your views on what the "common man" expects or doesn't expect seem to be based on whichever strawman you're currently trying to erect.
So, which is it, Deary? Are the people expecting to pay and the library system keeps letting them down? Or do they expect it for free, but find they can't enjoy it with all the whinging battering at their ears (and eyes, in this case)?
Here's the worst part and it goes unstated by Deary, who clearly wishes that no one ever purchase a book of his again: show me an author who didn't take great advantage of the library system during his or her formative years and I'll show you a liar. Anyone who either makes a living writing or at least makes a serious attempt has spent years voraciously devouring anything they could get their hands on. That's how writers develop. And there is no way in hell that Deary purchased every single book he read on his way to becoming a successful author. None. At all.
Considering how many lives the library system has enhanced and enriched, the complaint of an author bemoaning the "loss" of £180,000 hardly registers against libraries' priceless contribution to society. Too bad for Deary that his ill-advised rant will result in the "loss" of even more royalties as discerning consumers (and fans of libraries) start putting their money in the pockets of other authors -- ones who share the same respect and love for this so-called "outdated" institution.
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[January 19, 2013]
"Talk your way to college"
is the theme of the American Legion's high school oratorical
contest. American Legion Post 263 in Lincoln is a sponsor of the
contest, providing $13,075 in scholarships for department finalists.
These scholarships may be used to attend any college, university,
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People identified in this photo are: Low Chung Leung (Wilbur), Low Chung Mun (Clifford), Low Chung How (David), Low Chung Foo (Charles), Low Chung Kang (Ken), Low Chung Hong (Bill), Low Chung Yin (George), Low Chung Ping (Philip).
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A Chinese Man and Woman in a Sexual Pose
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A Chinese claim in the Cariboo; circa 1900.
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A knoll with trees can be seen in the background- there are fences in the foreground. Many of these cabins or "shacks" were inhabited by single men who lived there until the mid 50's.
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A Hoy daughter and granddaughter, possibly in Port Moody; circa 1960.
Depicts a woman standing in the middle distance near a curved retaining wall (for a driveway) with a young girl to the right. In the far distance are houses sloping down to a body of water. See also P6120, P6121.
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A group of unidentified Chinese men in suits. Several wear matching pins on their lapels. Ken Wong is fourth from left.
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Wooden abacus with brass hardware and the words "Chee Kong Tong Society", also known as the Nelson Chinese Masonic Lodge, written in Chinese calligraphy on the back in gold.
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In this photo, you can see the Concordia-Moorhead defender just about to control the fumble, with players already well out onto the field.
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It's destined to go down as one of the great finishes in Division III football history, and while it doesn't have a catchy nickname like the Mississippi Miracle or the Miracle in the Mud, the way Concordia-Moorhead's loss to Bethel went down is going to be talked about for a long time.
If you have not watched this game yet, watch Bethel's archive now. If you just want to skip ahead to the final couple of plays start at the 2:24:00 mark.
Pat and Keith talk about that and more in this week's Around the Nation Podcast. It was a sad weekend on both the campuses of Washington and Jefferson and Bates, where young men who played football each died last week. There were also two other games between Top 25 teams and a game that is normally good for the North Coast Athletic Conference title. But will Wabash and Wittenberg do so this year? Pat and Keith point out that it's not so clear.
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6 members of Spring family shot to death in likely domestic dispute
Suspect in apparent domestic dispute surrenders after car chase, standoff
Six members of a Spring family, including four children and two adults, were shot to death Wednesday after an apparent domestic dispute at their Spring home and a relative was arrested hours later after a police chase and a tense standoff in the cul-de-sac of a nearby neighborhood.
Authorities held a news conference about 5:30 a.m. Thursday to announce that Ron Lee Haskell, 33, had been captured and charged after a slow-speed chase and lengthy standoff.
A 15-year-old girl was wounded in the shooting at the home in the 700 block of Leaflet Lane and was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital where she remained in critical condition late Wednesday.
Harris County Sheriff's Office identified the victims as two males, ages 4 and 13, two females, ages 6 and 9, and two adults, a 39-year-old male and a 34-year-old female.
Mark Herman, assistant chief deputy for the Precinct 4 Harris County constable, said authorities responded to a report of a shooting about 6 p.m. at the home on Leaflet Lane. There they found five people dead and two others with gunshot wounds to the head. Both were taken by Life Flight helicopter to the hospital, where one of them died.
Before being flown to the hospital, one of the wounded was able to tell police that the shooting arose from a domestic dispute involving "someone who had left the family."
Herman said the victim, a female, gave them a description of the person, the type of car he was in, and said he was on his way to kill other family members at another address.
Authorities were dispatched to the home of the relatives a short distance away, near Ponderosa and Anvil, and arrived just before Haskell.
"As soon as they got over there, he came driving up, and that's when the chase started," Herman said, crediting the victim's information with saving the relatives' lives.
A 25-minute pursuit ended in a standoff at a cul-de-sac in a nearby subdivision on Country Meadow Drive after police, using spike strips, disabled Haskell's car. Authorities evacuated residents near the scene in the Country Lake Estates subdivision, while SWAT negotiators attempted to defuse the situation.
The standoff with Haskell lasted late into the night. SWAT teams sandwiched his Honda sedan between two hulking armored vehicles at the end of a quiet neighborhood street and bathed it in floodlights.
The suspect eventually surrendered after several tense hours and was taken into custody.
At one point during the standoff, Haskell pointed a gun at his head, police said.
Girl, 15, sole survivor
Speaking at a news conference late Wednesday, Pct. 4 Constable Ronald Hickman identified the victims as a man, a woman and four children ages 4 to 13. He said a 15-year-old girl was the only survivor at that hour.
He said investigators were trying to sort out the exact family relationships.
It was "obviously a domestic situation that went south," Hickman said. "Probably a divorce or at least a separation."
He credited the victim who gave police a description of the suspect with providing "critical information" to authorities: the name of the gunman and where he was going next.
"While quickly responding to that location, we saw him coming up to that residence where other relatives of that family lived and we assumed he meant to shoot them as well," Hickman said.
Public records indicate that Stephen Robert Stay and Katie Stay, ages 39 and 34, were living at the residence on Leaflet Lane, though they do not appear to have been the owners of the house.
A web page from the Houston Association of Realtors listed Stephen Stay as an area real estate broker and listed the home's address as his contact information.
Residents on the quiet suburban street where the shootings took place were stunned by the violence in their neighborhood.
Family 'close-knit'
A woman who said she lives across the street from the house described the family as "close-knit."
"It was a Mormon family," she said. "They were very sweet and their kids were very shy. This is a sad, sad day."
The woman, who asked not to be identified, said five children and two adults lived in the house.
John Barros, a real estate agent, said one of the residents of the home where the shootings took place was a broker with whom he worked.
"It's a great family … very religious," Barros said. "They pray every day."
Wesley Carr, who lives nearby in the Enchanted Oaks subdivision, said the Spring neighborhood is typically quiet.
"I've lived here 20 years. It's a very quiet neighborhood. It's not a through area," he said. "People just don't come here."
Second shooting this year
The shooting on Wednesday comes six months after another Harris County family was found shot to death in their Cypress home.
The deaths of Maoye Sun and Mei Xie and their children, Timothy Sun and Titus Sun, which made headlines across the globe and shook the Chinese-American community, has not yet been solved.
Their bodies were found about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at their home in the 14000 block of Fosters Creek Drive.
The couple was last seen on Jan. 24. The boys attended school at Sampson Elementary the day before.
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Donated instruments come flooding in to band students
Students hope donations can keep music alive
More than 100 instruments have been donated to the Mount Pleasant Area School District in order to help elementary school students play in their school band.
Some students in the Mount Pleasant Area School District want so badly to be part of their school's band, but money stands in their way.
Lauren Markiewicz said she was paying it forward by donating her old trumpet to the school she graduated from six years ago.
"It was a very good experience, and if I can help someone else have that experience, it just makes me feel really good," she said.
With roughly 40 children who want to play but whose families can't afford it, the district is reaching out to the Mount Pleasant community.
"Unfortunately, with the economic downturn, it's difficult for parents to rent instruments or purchase instruments, obviously because of the price," said Director of Bands Tom Murphy.
The District is taking gently used instruments, monetary donations and anything that will help open the door for local elementary students to get involved in music.
Donegal Elementary School band director Tom Murphy said dozens of instruments came flooding in after WTAE first aired the story.
"Every student has an instrument. Thank you to everyone who has helped our program," Murphy said.
Studies suggest students who play a musical instrument score higher on reading tests and their SATs than those who don't.
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Ryan Murphy Welcomes Baby Boy Logan Phineas — Congrats
What an amazing Christmas gift — the 'Glee' creator and his husband David Miller welcomed their first child on Dec. 24! Congrats to the happy couple!
Ryan Murphy is shouting with "Glee" now that he is a proud father to a baby boy! The TV producer, who is best known for creating Glee, American Horror Story, and The New Normal, and his photographer husband David Miller became first-time fathers on Dec. 24 when their baby boy Logan Phineas Miller Murphy was born!
Logan Phineas arrived healthy, weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz and measuring 21 inches long.
The proud fathers shared their good news via a birth announcement to family and close friends that included an adorable pic of their new bundle of joy inside a holiday stocking!
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Ryan had expressed his interest in wanting to be a dad during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in October when he said he was looking forward to starting a family as soon as possible.
"Hopefully sometime next year. I think I'll be incredibly fun and overwhelmed and all about manners," he said in the interview.
"People always say when you have a child it brings you back to when you were a kid, and I'm excited to do that. I had a very rocky, difficult, emotional childhood with my parents. And then I'm excited to have somebody or something come in and say, 'really? I don't care what you think. I'm going to do what I want.'"
We're so glad Ryan's dreams of being a dad finally came true! And hopefully his baby boy will get a guest spot on one of his hit shows — we can't wait to see the little guy!
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Will There Ever Be A Black Daria?
There is a picture floating around the internet of Daria, the fictional character from the MTV 1990s cartoon show of the same name, cropped onto the body of Lil K's infamous Hard Core album art photo. You know, the one where she squats, legs spread eagle?
I got a big kick out the reaction the picture has spawned from some people in my networking, who were left scratching their virtual heads about why so many of us "liked" this homage to two fem-positive symbols of the 90s. Lil' Kim's Hard Core itself stands alone in hip hop history for its brash and unapologetic delivery of black female sexuality. As for Daria Morgendorffer, it was her sarcastic and deadpan realism, which made her stand out the most in a world that literally drew female characters as one-dimensional boy obsessed trend bots – even if they weren't cartoon characters.
Although I was already out of high school and through my second year of college when the television show first premiered, "Daria" became a television redeemer for me. Still much in my awkward phase (which I would come to learn wasn't really a phase and just part of my personality), not many people understood or even appreciated my dry witted and sometimes ironic sense of humor. However there was commoradie in the girl with the round glasses and chunky black boots. She was smart, cynical and wasn't the most fashion forward of women. She was the contrast to her homogenous community including her career driven mother and her bubbly, cheerleading younger sister Quinn. Her best friend was Jane, another outcast who was a bit on the Goth side but also was sort of a hippy too. Together, the two would stand around, usually outside of some space where the more popular kids were, and basically throw shade at everybody and everything in their upper middle class enclave.
Although I wasn't exactly like the character, for me, Daria represented that kind of misanthropy, which can only come from always feeling like an actual outsider. It's not easy being the square pegged girl in a sea of sameness, especially not for a black girl. I always found myself on the outs – sometimes it was through forced banishment and other times by choice. I hear traces of Daria in black women entertainers like Janelle Monae and Santigold. I see her visually in the forms of Issa Rae's "J" and Aasha Davis's Racey. And her voice is definitely ever presented throughout the black blogosphere, but there has yet to be a definite real life (or live action) Black Daria Morgendorffer to hit the scene. Okay, sure she is a cartoon but how come all of the real life representation of disaffected young woman only come in the form of Janeane Garofalo or Amy from the television show "Parks & Recreation"? The only non-white equivalent I can think of is Margaret Cho. But perhaps I'm missing someone?
One of the best things I loved about Daria was willingness to buck all sorts of social conventions, trends, and hierarchies, to walk in her own space in the world. When her sister was gaining popularity through cheerleading, Daria was at the school's lunch table, reading books. That doesn't mean she was a loser. The much popular kids, including her sister, while obnoxious, weren't abusive to her. Strangely enough, most of the characters on the show actually seem to like and respect her. No, Daria is outsider but only by choice.
In addition to the Michelle Obamas, the Oprah Winfreys and Gabrielle Douglas', the women we regard most for their positive attitudes, I think that young black girls need that sort of woman with unflinching cynicism about the world as a role model too. Someone, who won't just go along with the façade of fairness or justice or even popularity just because it is the path of least resistance. Like in this clip of the show I found on online, in which a school counselor badgers Daria to share with the group her goals in life. Daria shrugs and says, "I don't have any." The counselor, probably taking Daria's indifference personally, asks her again, to which Daria replies rather matter of factly, "My goal in life is to not wake up at forty with the bitter realization that I wasted my life in a job I hate because I was forced to decide on a career in my teens." Burn!


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Education For Peace & Creativity
On behalf of celebrating its 21st Anniversary on 14th Poush 2070, the School Committee has decided to observe Foundation Week starting 7th Poush conducting various sports and programs. It is therefore, all teachers are requested to coordinate with House Captains to ask students to actively participate in all programs possible.
The School Management Team, Teachers, Guardians, ex-Students, Students and everyone are requested to be present in School on 14th Poush to celebrate the 21st Anniversary.
The meeting held on 30th Nov, 2013, has decided to alter the time scheduled for educational excursion to FEB/MAR of 2014. The destination previously chosen (Pokhara of Kaski district) seems to change as well. Students will be informed formally about the Educational Tour in the beginning of February. More queries at Reception Desk.
As you all know, our school has been organizing orientation, presentation and demonstration classes by artists, enthusiasts, hobbyists and experts time to time, Mr CJ Reilly III (Bimal Shrestha), an artist, explorer and gardener, is coming to our school tomorrow (Nov 27, 2013) to demonstrate you some of his works (more info on his work at www.cjreillyiii.com) and talk to you.
We plan to put you guys from grade Eight to Ten after your break-time with him. Hope you guys will enjoy.
Welcome everyone! Our commitment at Ekta Boarding High School is to provide a safe and intellectually challenging environment that will empower students to become innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers and inspired learners.
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Krishna Man Shrestha
Rashila Joshi
Anushiya Shrestha
Krishna Shrestha
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Rajendra Shrestha
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Sumitra Shrestha
Kabita Shrestha
Binita Shrestha
Sangita Dhital
Raj Kumar Shrestha
Bijaya Dhungana
Rabi Shrestha
Puskar Nepal
Kalpana Silwal
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Flash bangs from the riot squad echoed through the downtown core and acrid smoke from burning cars rolled down Georgia Street.
The images were broadcast live on the television and they'll live forever on YouTube much to this city's chagrin.
Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu maintained the Robson Street hockey riot of 1994 would not be repeated yet, in the dying moments of the Canucks' heartbreaking Stanley Cup loss, the anarchists proved him wrong.
As the final game was winding down — angry, perhaps inebriated young men surged towards the giant screen on Georgia Street.
A few bottles were hurled, there was jostling, a fistfight and an eruption outside the Canada Post building — Whoosh!
A car was consumed in flames, the hooligans rejoiced and a mob began to run amuck.
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No repeat of 1994?
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My points of view about this movie
Discuss this movie. Filmed April 29-June 30, 2008
Available on DVD and Blu-ray.
My points of view about this movie
Jim Carrey is a great actor for me (in all kinds movies and all of his movies) but i cant agree with this movie for myself because im looking Jim Carrey as a comedian and dramatic actor for a guy role. i dont want see him like this! im sorry about that but still i will continue supporting his movie and i hope that he should continue making movies to make my life our life to be happy as we watching his movies. by the way everyday im updating Jim Carrey's imdb profile looking a new upcoming movie for him.
Can you explain a bit more why you don't want to see him in "I Love You, Phillip Morris"? Cause, his performance in this one is already being called one of his best ever. And it seems that he delivers on both levels in this one, as a funnyman ánd as a serious actor. So I'm wondering ...
i just want to see him out of his comfort zone.......... ..........of course it helps that he's with a fellow Scot .....but i think being out of his comfort zone brings out his best.....he rises to the challenge.. it stretches him artistically and emotionally......
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I understand what you mean, there will be some awkward moments and what not. But I like to stay open minded.
What do you mean you update Carrey's profile on IMDB, do you have a Pro membership or something?
@123dan123 im just looking at his profile thats all and see if he has a new movie but his last movie will be ripleys believe it or not. make more movies Jim Carrey!
@characterman yup i saw from yahoo.com that he is going to have a movie like 3 stooges. im looking forward to it
@grinchy steve because as ive said i known him starting when i was a kid that hes a greatest comedian and dramatic actor. but i dont want to see him kissing a guy or playing him a gay role with serious situation. but still im looking forward to this movie and giving him an award.
I WISH THAT Jim Carrey MAKE MORE MOVIES! PLS Jim Carrey MAKE US HAPPY FOR HAVING MORE MOVIES TO COME! THANK YOU!
Jim and Ewan
I was very surprised when I heard of this movie. I mean, Jim and Ewan???My top two actors play GAY people? On one view, I am sad and disgusted-I dont wanna see them like that!!! On the other hand, if they weren't gay, this would be the best movie ever. Ewan. ANd Jim. OMG. Love them both, but I am NOT gonna see this movie I am serious.
Chips, dips, and cool people just like you guys. Hehe.
Why thank you. I`m kinda hyper now, Though I didn`t even drink RedBull...Anyway, has this movie come out yet? (If you mentioned the date before I`m sorry I didn`t realize:))
Chips, dips, and cool people just like you guys. Hehe.
Re: Hehe
This movie will be released on 14 Feb 2010 in the USA. I don't know what the concequences are for European countries that already had a date in 2009. In three days it will be seen one a side-event in Cannes.
Personally can't wait for it. I'm proud of Jim for stretching his wings a bit. It's easy to play a strait masculine funny guy when that's who you are, or even a strait depressed guy in ESOTSM because Jim can really relate to those characters... It's really a sharpening tool for his acting and his character as a person to portray someone who's almost nothing like himself. I think the gay protagonist thing is a little overdone after the success of brokeback, and hollywood is exploiting it and running it into the ground, nevertheless this look good, and we get to see Jim actually act and become someone he isn't in this one!
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Sometimes statistics can be misleading while other times they concisely tell the tale. In Saturday's 35-21 loss to the Army Black Knights one needs to look no further than the five Blue Devil turnovers to understand the outcome. Sean Renfree threw interceptions on two of Duke's first three possessions, which resulted in the Cadets jumping all over the Blue Devils early and never looking back.
Duke lost fumbles on their first two possessions of the second half and Army pushed their lead to 35-7 by converting Duke's turnovers into touchdowns. With five turnovers on Saturday, the Blue Devils saw their turnover plus/minus fall to minus four for the season, which is last in the ACC.
On the positive side, wide receiver Conner Vernon had eight receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown. Vernon has three touchdown receptions so far this season and all have been on receptions greater than 50 yards.
Vernon leads the ACC in Receiving Yards per Game (112.1) and Receptions per Game (7). Those numbers result in a national ranking of seven and 14 respectively. In post game comments, Coach Cutcliffe described Vernon as, "…one of the toughest young men that you will ever come across…he can be a great football player."
As good a game as Vernon had, he was responsible for one of the turnovers when he fumbled while fighting for extra yards on a reception early in the second half.
Donovan Varner is tied for fourth in the ACC, with Florida State's Bert Reed, in Receptions per game with 5.8, while Austin Kelly is number eight with 4.8 receptions per game. With three of the league's top eight receivers, Duke's receiving corps is living up to its reputation as the most talented in the ACC.
Sean Renfree's seven interceptions this season are troublesome; however, he still leads the ACC in Passing Yards per Game at 278.2 yards and he has thrown nine touchdowns. Renfree seemed to be a bit out of sync against Army so he needs to have a good week in practice and reacquire the razor sharp edge he has previously displayed.
Duke continues to display an ability to run the ball by rushing 24 times for 111 yards against the Black Knights. Duke is averaging 144.5 yards per game, on the season, which is ninth in the ACC and number 72 in the nation. Duke has rushed for over 100 yards in all four games this season after accomplishing the benchmark only once in 12 games in 2009. The one occurrence in 2009 was against FCS opponent North Carolina Central University.
This season Desmond Scott (277 yards), Josh Snead (158 yards) and Brandon Connette (118 yards) all have the potential to breakout on a long run. Their long runs on the season are 63, 27 and 48 yards, respectively.
On the defensive side of the ball true freshman linebacker Kelby Brown recorded six solo tackles and was credited with four assists for a total of 10 tackles. Senior Abraham Kromah was responsible for a total of 13 tackles with four being solo. Safeties Matt Daniels and Walt Canty were credited with nine and eight tackles respectively.
Kromah is tied for ninth in the ACC at 7.8 tackles per game while Daniels is tied for 12th with 7.5.
Two worrisome defensive statistical categories are Sacks and Tackles for Loss. Duke does not have a single player who breaks out amongst the 20 listed by the ACC in these two categories. Duke is tied with Boston College for last place in the ACC in sacks.
Here is how Duke stands in the ACC and NCAA in 10 statistical categories:
1. Total offense: dropped to number four in the ACC and number 38 in the nation. Offensive yardage dropped from 443.7 to 425.8 yards per game. Duke was number three and 27 last week.
2. Time of possession: dropped from number one in the ACC to number six as Army dominated this statistic. Duke's time of possession fell from 32 minutes and 27 to 29 minutes and 21 seconds per game.
3. Third down conversions: Duke was 1 - 8 on third down against Army, which lowered their success rate to 42.9% resulting in Duke falling to number six in the ACC and number 48 in the nation.
4. Red zone offense: Duke remains at 100 percent success in the red zone scoring nine touchdowns and four field goals in 13 opportunities.
5. First downs: fell from number one in the ACC to number three with 87 first downs. The Blue Devils have rushed for 29, passed for 52, and been awarded six via penalties. These numbers result in Duke falling from being tied with Notre Dame at number 16 in the nation last week to being number 37 this week.
6. Total defense: improved to number 11 in the ACC and number 110 in the nation as they decreased total yards allowed to 466.2 from 510.7 yards of offense per game.
7. Scoring defense: Duke remains last in the ACC giving up an average 44.5 points per game down from 47.7 points per game. Those numbers still rank number 118 in the nation. The 35 points given up to Army can be partially attributed to the Blue Devils turnover issues.
8. Opponent first downs: improved to number 11 in the ACC and number 106 in the nation by giving up 92 first downs. Opponents have rushed for 47, passed for 39 and been awarded six via penalty.
9. Red zone defense: Opponents have scored on Duke in 16 out of 18 red zone opportunities. Duke improved to being tied with Clemson for number nine in the ACC and number 91 in the nation.
10. Turnover margin: Last but definitely not least, Duke now has a minus four (-4) in turnover margin, which is last in the ACC and tied for number 100 in the nation. Last week the Blue Devils were ranked number five in the ACC and number 33 in the nation.
Turnover margin is the one statistic Duke must turn around in a hurry if they are to win ball games. Turnovers played a crucial role in the losses to Wake Forest and Army. Without the turnovers, Duke could arguably be sporting a 3-1 record. Teams cannot win ball games against an evenly matched opponent when they turn the ball over. Saturday's game against Maryland is a game the Blue Devils are capable of winning if they take care of the football and force the Terps to cough it up once or twice.
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DOVER — Officials continue to investigate three fires that struck at separate locations in town early Saturday morning, all within just a few hours of each other.
As of Tuesday, there remained no known cause for the fires, nor was it known if they were related.
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A third fire was reported at 3:30 a.m. in a barn attached to a three-unit apartment building behind the Community Church. This location was almost right across the street from the second fire.
Durham firefighters had been assisting on scene to fight the blaze that struck the 135 Bow St. Harbour Place Condominiums in Portsmouth before any of the three in Durham broke out. When the barn fire in Durham struck, Landy told Foster's there were nine to 12 firefighters readily available to battle the blaze due to its proximity to the fire at 20 Main St.
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And that leaves the matter of the poo. All I have to say about this is that if anyone had bothered to ask me, I would have immediately moved to exclude the south London element from polo. You can take a monkey across a bridge, but you can't take the bridge out of the monkey.
Why haven't I been playing polo recently?Published May 20, 2013 General , history , london , polo fun 10 Comments
Tags: bike polo, london bike polo, yorgo
A few people have been asking me why I haven't been at polo recently. There are a few reasons, which I will summarise briefly:
Let's face facts: the sport has been going down-hill since we stopped using Brick Lane. The young & ill-informed might point to the steep camber on the court, to the large gaps in the fence, the inconveniently placed goals or even to the very frequent discoveries of human faeces as good reasons to stop using the court.
To these persons, I say, huh! The large gaps in the fence facilitated that game moment now largely lost to London Polo, namely, the Beer Break. The ball would go under the fence, shoot off down Shacklewell Street towards Cambridge Heath, and we'd all stop for a refreshing & reviving draught of beer. By the time Yorgo had returned with the ball (yes, Yorgo was our ball boy), we would be ready to play like gods once more.
The goals were only inconvenient if you left your contact lenses at home, or forgot to look where you were going like
Emily Emilia Emilie Object did (ouchy!) Those goals were also nice and big so we used to score a lot more sweet goals back then. And scoring sweet goals is what polo is all about isn't it? Not all this blocking & endoing and other show-boating such as you see the likes of Emmett & Ryan doing these days.
As for the camber, well, it's not my fault that I always made sure I was playing down it, is it?
Who died and left that speccy-eyed twat in charge of the whistle? How can you respect a man who wears slippers outdoors? Wait a minute, I'm getting confused here… what was your name again?
You can now buy ready-made mallets. This is being presented as 'progress', but this a lie and a trick. So-called 'innovations' like this will lead to the infantilisation of London polo players. Soon you'll be wanting to be accompanied to the toilet and you will only be able to remove your mouths from the teat of 'big polo' with surgical assistance.
I still make all my own mallets out of broom handles, nailed to great big lumps of wood, and my mallets never failed to make an impression on the opposition, I can tell you.
Two things wrong here:
First, water is bad for you, and beer helps you score sweet goals; these are scientifically proven FACTS.
Second, how am I going to steal your beer if you're all drinking water or ribena or whatever muck it is you have in those bottles?
What's that? Turnover? No, I don't fancy any baked goods, thank you very much, I'm trying to score some sweet goals in between putting these clowns into the fence. And what the hell happened to "321 Polo"? How am I supposed to jump the charge and score a sweet goal if I don't know when the whistle is coming?
The French
The French also bear a big responsibility. After all, they introduced dolphin slaps, blocks & other nefarious moves to London polo, and what has happened to Marc's hair? Like everything else in polo, it used to be a lot better 4 years ago.
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May 20, 2013 at 12:56 pm
thanks god someone mentioned the elephant in the room. Marc's hair.
May 20, 2013 at 1:09 pm
*hangs head in shame*
May 20, 2013 at 5:26 pm
emilie. not emily
May 21, 2013 at 10:18 am
Emilié nor emilie…
May 21, 2013 at 4:39 am
oh gawd, i'm comin' to London to play on Brick Lane – if i can't get 5 more of ya to join me, then… shit! Yorgo – get that ball!
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