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Published on August 6th, 2012 | by Andrew Reynolds
Could the Ninth Doctor Return?
As unlikely as it seems – what with his outspoken position on both the way the upper echelons of the BBC handled his time as the Doctor and his own wish to not repeat himself – is there the whiff of a chance that Christopher Eccleston could return to the role of the Doctor for the fiftieth anniversary celebrations?
It's certainly the wish of the Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith who recently spoke to Esquire magazine (via The List) about the possibility of all seven surviving Doctors putting in an appearance:
"Chris will be alright. Well, I mean, who knows? I'd love it. I'd love him to come back."
Matt is a huge fan of Chris' portrayal of the Time Lord and thinks his own incarnation would lose to him in a bout of fisticuffs (however unlikely that scene might be):
"I love his Doctor. I really do. He was from Manchester. Proper hard. Leather jacket. He'd give my Doctor a bit of a whopping, wouldn't he?"
Now you might be thinking that one person's opinion doth not make it a fact and there are many boundaries, including the two mentioned above, stopping Chris from once again donning the trademark leather jacket.
Well in an interesting side note fan BadGirlSeeksGoodMan, posting at the members-only forum Gallifrey Base (via Flickfilosopher), recently attended a Q&A at the National Theatre – where Eccleston is currently playing Creon in Antigone – during which he spoke warmly of the character and said he felt there was much more he could have done with him:
"There was palpable tension when the first Who question came up but he had absolutely nothing negative to say. He didn't directly criticise any aspect of the production.
I was surprised how easily he took the questions and he very graciously thanked people who complimented him on his performance in Doctor Who. He also spoke with real warmth and enthusiasm about the character of the Doctor and what a real joy of a character it is to play. In response to a question about whether he felt he'd taken the character as far as he could he (very tellingly) said he felt that one series isn't enough to get under the skin of the character and that if he'd had two or three series he'd have developed the role considerably. He said that if you looked at the other Doctors (with the exception of Tom Baker) you can see them working out how to play the character through their first series because it's such a complex and challenging role. He said several times that there was more for him to do with the character…."
So are these encouraging signs that we may again have a multi-Doctor story for a major anniversary?
5 Responses to Could the Ninth Doctor Return?
It would be great to see Ecclestone back in the role.
Eccleston has always been my favourite doctor. He deserves huge praise for starting the latest stint of doctors. he left for honourable reasons and I;m so glad he's got the leading baddie role in the next Marvel Thor film
Yes please-I think there is a very good chance actually-hope its not wishful thinking.
I can find Chris a bit annoying actually sometimes, but I suppose if your constantly being told what a wonderful actor, it can rub off. However he was without doubt a great Doctor and one series wasn't enough. I would say series one, was a very strong season overall IMO and this was in part down to Chris-the showdown's with the Daleks being the absolute highlight for me.Chris contributed to making them real and scary again.
Not sure if what became series 2 and 3 would have suited his take on the role but then we will probably never know.
Love to see him, along with 8, 10 and 11 on screen together-but then i would love to see Tom, Colin, David and Matt together as well-the mind boggles at the thought of those big personalities together.
Since they keep casting endlessly young actors as Dr Who, they all seem to have merged together into a one size fits all characterlessness. There was a great contrast between say, Troughton's approach, Pertwee's and Tom Baker's that made the notion of bringing them together appealing but today's 'packaged' and branded, handsome-only, doctors club are all much of a muchness, without any real sense of differentiation. Eccleston had taste and quit, so leave him to his play.
It would be a shame if Eccleston didn't come back for the fiftieth anniversay considering what a massive impact on the history of the show his perfomance as the ninth Doctor had.
I was crushed when he left, it would be great to have him return even if it was for 'one night only'.


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1Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, School of Physics, Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China
2ENVF/IENV, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong
Abstract. In order to quantify the aerosol impact on climate, a range of aerosol parameters is required. In this paper, two-year ground-based observations of aerosol optical properties are conducted at an urban site in Beijing of China. Aerosol absorption coefficient (σa) and scattering coefficient (σs), as well as single scattering albedo (ω) are analyzed for characterizing Beijing urban aerosol. Two-year averages (and standard deviations) for σa, σs and ω are 56±49 Mm−1, 288±281 Mm−1 and 0.80±0.09, respectively. Meanwhile, there is a distinct diurnal variation for σa, with its minimum occurs about 14:00 to 15:00 and maximum in the evening. While, σs peaks in late morning and the minimum occurs in the evening. σs in summer is higher than that in winter. ω in summer is higher than that in winter except before 07:00 a.m. and it peaks in the early afternoon. Both σa and σs show strong dependence on local wind in four seasons. When the wind blows from north with low speed (0–4 m/s), both σa and σs are high, while very low with wind speed higher than 4 m/s. When the wind blows from south with low speed (0–4 m/s), σa and σs are intermediate. ω also shows wind dependence to some extent though not as strong as σa and σs.
Citation: He, X., Li, C., Lau, A. K. H., Deng, Z., Mao, J., Wang, M., and Liu, X.: An intensive study of aerosol optical properties in Beijing urban area, Atmos. Chem. Phys. Discuss., 9, 11413-11440, doi:10.5194/acpd-9-11413-2009, 2009.


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By Dr. Gazala Ishaq
(Research Scientist & Freelance Writer, Nottingham, UK)
The evil eye (Ayn Al-Hasūd or Nazar) centralises on the fact that envy, jealousy, or even praise can inflict misfortune or cast unwanted magic on an innocent person. The penetrating venomous gaze, whether it is intentional or unintentional, is believed to cause harm, illness, injury and even death on the targeted person.
According to Islamic tradition the "evil eye" is real, as Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "The evil eye is real, and if anything were to overtake the divine decree (al-qadar) it would be the evil eye." (Muslim, 2188)
Types of People at Risk
Although anyone can be affected by it, there are some more vulnerable than others as can be a person's belongings, success, crops or domestic animals. Women and children are most susceptible to the evil eye and the risk increases particularly for those who are newly wed brides, women during pregnancy or at childbirth along with anyone who is very attractive, because the risk of suffering from the ill-effects of the evil eye increases in proportion to the person's beauty.
Preventative Measures in Different Cultures
Different cultures adopt different measures to ward off the evil eye. Some recite prayers whereas others may wear sacred texts, beads, amulets, talismans, or charms. Many of these objects are blue in colour and may be in the form of a hand, eye, or a horseshoe. They are worn by men, women, children, animals, crops, or anything that is thought to be in harms way.
Islamic Rulings and Preventative Solutions
The use of protective amulets and charms is forbidden in Islam because it is considered to be a form of shirk (idolatry). However, some Muslims are still seen to wear such charms despite the Islamic ruling against them. Mothers pin them on the clothing of their newborn babies along with verses from the Quran, such Ayat Al-Kursi (surah 2:255) as a taweez to protect them from the affects of praise or the evil eye.
Islam teaches Muslims to seek protection and refuge in Allah from the evils of envy through the recitation of prayers, verses from the Quran and supplications. The hijaab is also key element for protection against the evil eye. And since women are most likely to be afflicted by it, then it is one of the reasons why Allah made the hijaab is obligatory on them – as a means of protection- that is why it is forbidden for believing women to display any of their beauty in front of non-mahrams (any person that a woman is able to marry), as Allah says in the quran:
"… and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband's fathers, or their sons, or their husband's sons, or their brothers or their brother's sons, or their sister's sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine gender. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allaah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful" [Surah Noor 24:31]
Treatments Against the Evil Eye
There are many preventative measures and treatments in Islam that a person can adopt to safeguard themselves against the evil eye. The main one is the remembrance of Allah (dhikr) and the reading of the Qur'aan.
Any person engaged in these acts is less likely to be affected by the evil eye, destructive envy (hasud) and other kinds of harm from the devils of humankind and the jinn. Others forms of treatment include dua's, invocations and Rukya:
The Prophet (pbuh) used to seek refuge with Allaah for himself by reciting Surat Al-Fatiha, Ayat Al-Kursi (surah 2:255), Surat An-Nas and Surat Al-Falaq.
Other dua's narrated from the Prophet (pbuh) are:
(I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allaah from the evil of that which He has created)." (Muslim, 4881)
(I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allaah, from every devil and every poisonous reptile, and from every bad eye) ( Bukhari, 3120).
(In the name of Allaah I perform ruqya for you, from everything that is harming you, from the evil of every soul or envious eye may Allah heal you, in the name of Allah I perform ruqya for you)." (Muslim, 4056)
The Prophet (pbuh) also instructed the use of rukya to anyone who was under the influence of the evil eye as Aisha (RA) narrated: "The Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) commanded me, or he commanded (the people) to use ruqya to deal with the evil eye." (Bukhari, 5297).
Rukya is reciting any of the above verses and blowing on the afflicted person.
Aisha (RA) also narrated another treatment for the evil eye, "The man who cast the evil eye would be commanded to do wudoo (ablution)', and then the man who was affected would wash himself with (the water)." (Abu Dawud, 3382 & 3282)
To prevent anyone from unintentionally casting an evil eye through praise, it is recommended to say 'Ma sha'a Allah wa la Kuwata illa Billah'
(Whatever Allah wishes and there is no Power except with Allah).
Undoubtedly, persisting in reciting daily prayers (adhkaar) as prescribed by the prophet (pbuh) and pertaining in the observation of the Hijaab is a means of protection from many evils of this world, including that of the evil eye as well as shielding us against the punishment in the Hereafter. We should strive to make it an habitual exercise to recite these prayers and not result in the wearing of charms of any form or pertain to do anything that goes against the teachings of Islam.
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Police say the call originally came in as a traffic accident but once paramedics and deputies arrived and started working on the victim it was obvious she had been shot.
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As Max returns to school and Cappers gets ready for her big first day at Kindergarten tomorrow (!!! oh yes !!!), my thoughts turn to what being an 'older child' mother is all about. Once our babies grow bigger, meeting the physical and developmental needs tends to give way to the more organic, character building stuff.
When I think of my own mother and the way she raised me (along with my Dad, but this is about Mum), I think:
She was wise.
She really listened to me.
She liked trying new things.
She believed in me and she made me believe in me too.
She made me feel loved and secure.
I didn't want to disappoint her.
My mum is, of course, still all these things and so much more. Our relationship has grown up along with me, but the list above is how I remember my childhood with her. One thing I know, she had a special relationship with her four children both as a 'unit' and as individuals. She found the time to forge a unique bond with each of us.
I still have enormous respect for the sheer 'goodness' that has always been in Mum. She always knows what the right thing to do is. Her influence was real and genuine, a huge positive force without being manufactured or contrived. Of course, she had her flaws - this is not a Disney movie after all - and sometimes her flaws were all I could see! But not for long. She was herself and no other.
I have been thinking a lot about how I would like the Tsunamis to remember their own childhood mumma. What would I like them to think and say about me?
My Best Mum descriptors at the moment are:
She was wise
She really listened to me
She was always dreaming up new ideas and new experiences
She made me feel loved and secure.
These descriptors are the foundations for building the kind of mum I try to be. They help me to focus on what is important to me and hopefully my children. I work daily on being this Mum.
Is this something you think about?
How would you like your children to remember their own childhood mum?
How would you like your children to remember their own childhood mum?
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Takeshi Hosaka - Room Room (2011)
The residents of Hosaka's Room Room are a deaf couple and their two hearing-able children. The windows in its walls and ceilings serve as means of easy communication and visibility among the family. The children sometimes drop small toys attached to strings to gain their parents' attention from the second floor down to the first and Mom and Dad can sign to each other from separate rooms.


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Cucumber Mint Relish
This recipe goes with Tofu and Chickpea Patties with Cucumber Mint Relish
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
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Amount per serving
- Calories: 65
- Fat: 5.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Carbohydrate: 4.2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Iron: 0.5mg
- Sodium: 270mg
- Calories from fat: 69%
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Calcium: 26mg
- 3 cups finely diced seeded peeled cucumber (about 2 large)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Stir together all ingredients in a bowl; cover and chill 30 minutes.
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He is currently working on his debut 250+ page comic called The Vanished Path.
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Two years after the launch of the Coupe version of the Gallardo, Automobili Lamborghini presented the new Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder at the F2005 rankfurt Motor Show. This latest addition brings the marque's range of supercars to four models.
The Gallardo Spyder is not just an open-top version of the Coupe, but is a completely new model. It has an attractive new design and a unique system for opening and closing the fabric roof that utilizes the engine compartment to store the folded roof.
The Lamborghini Centro Stile and engineers from the Research and Development team have worked in close partnership to develop this new design and to bring these clean and sharp lines on the road.
Gallardo Spyder Design
The original design vision for the Gallardo was created in the year 2000 and this vision continues with the "open" version.
The dimensions of the Gallardo, combined with its competitive performance targets, ensure the car has an athletic compactness. The long wheelbase complemented by short overhangs dynamise its appearance. The Gallardo Spyder features typical and unique mono-volume proportions, which integrate the Lamborghini design attributes of purism, athleticism and sharpness.
The cab-forward cockpit is integrated in the body by a strongly-slanted front screen and tensed pillars. The complex surfacing is intersected by crisp graphics and its detailing, which is orientated towards optimum cooling, evokes a strong aeronautical influence in its proportions and formal language.
The Roof
The roof raising/lowering system of the Gallardo Spyder is based on an electronic control system with electrohydraulic actuators. The roof raising/lowering mechanism is extremely simple to operate by way of two push-buttons on the centre of the dashboard. And the whole operation takes just over 20 seconds.
The rear screen moves automatically while the roof is being opened or closed. This automatically-controlled movement always returns the screen to the raised position. The driver can also choose to have the screen in the lowered position (also with the roof raised) by pressing the appropriate button on the dashboard. There is also a "service function" that positions the roof so as to allow access to the engine.
Gallardo Spyder Engine and Performance
The new Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder features a number of important modifications to the original engine and transmission from the Coupe. The 10-cylinder 4961 cc propulsion unit now develops 520 bhp at 8,000 rpm. The six-speed gearbox now has lower ratios (1st gear is 27% lower, 2nd gear is 13%, 3rd / 4th / 5th gears are all 6% lower, while 6th gear is 3.5% lower), which create a more dynamic performance.
The steering is also more direct and precise and the suspension has been recalibrated. Like the other models in the range, the Gallardo Spyder also benefits from aluminum bodywork and features permanent four-wheel drive.
More than simple open-top version of the Coupé, Lamborghini qualifies the Gallardo Spyder as a completely new model, with a new design and a unique system for opening and closing the fabric roof that utilises the engine compartment to store the folded roof.
The dimensions of the Gallardo ensure the car has an athletic compactness with the long wheelbase and short overhangs. The Gallardo Spyder features typical and unique mono-volume proportions.
The hood is made from black fabric with an electronic control system, integrated in the car's CAN-BUS network. The roof raising/lowering mechanism is simple to operate by way of two push-buttons on the centre of the dashboard, with the whole operation taking just over 20 seconds.
The structural design of the new Gallardo Spyder complies fully with all the relevant safety standards. The space frame has been reinforced in the area of the sills and the A pillars have been strengthened with the adoption of an automatic Roll Over protection system integrated with the air bag system.
In typical Lamborghini fashion, the Gallardo spyder outdoes its Ferrari competitor, at least on paper. Its V-10 is now pumped to 512 horsepower, 29 more than the Ferrari V-8 makes. With its shorter gearing, the Gallardo spyder should improve on the 4.4-second blast to 60 mph that we recorded in the standard Gallardo. It continues to a top speed of 195 mph-2 up on the Ferrari.
The top, built by German roof specialist Edscha, is fully automatic. It opens in about 10 seconds, powered by six hydraulic cylinders pressurized by an electric pump. When you press the button on the tunnel to peel back the cloth roof, the vertical rear window lowers first. Then the enormous but feather-light carbon-fiber engine cover rises and slides backward, exposing the well that will receive the top. With the top retracted, the engine cover slides forward and the rear window rises to act as a wind deflector.
Behind the wheel, the Gallardo spyder has the same mix of unique touches and Audi-based switches and central console seen in hardtop Gallardos. The only item exclusive to Lamborghini is the carbon-fiber-trimmed transmission tunnel that hThe Gallardo spyder fits the driver like a pair of tight, tailored jeans, with its comfortable seats and superb driver position. Like the coupe, the short nose drops so sharply downward that it offers just four cubic feet of luggage space and is invisible from the driver seat.
Like the other models in the range, the Gallardo Spyder also benefits from aluminium bodywork and features permanent four-wheel drive.
Test Drives
The Spyder features a 5.0-liter V10 capable of producing 520 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. Both versions can hotfoot it to 60 mph in a shade over 4 seconds, thanks in part to lower gear ratios (compared to last year's Gallardo) in the first five of the "e.gear" transmission's six speeds. Despite these lower ratios, throttle response remains a bit lackadaisical at speeds below 15 mph, though hitting the "Sport" button on the center console partially resolves this. Braking ability also maintains the high expectations set by the coupe, with a 60-to-0 stopping distance of 104 feet. Initial pedal feel can be a bit heavy, but once those eight-pot front calipers clamp down on the 14.3-inch Brembo vented rotors, this baby bull stops right now. These numbers are particularly impressive when considering the roughly 250-pound weight gain for the Spyder over the coupe.
The more powerful engine feels rough and reacts sluggishly below 2500 rpm. But once you rev it up, the V-10 crackles with enthusiasm as flaps retune the intake manifold at 3500 rpm and the camshaft timing moves to a deeper-breathing setting, unleashing enough thrust to vigorously motivate the all-aluminum, 3550-pound spyder.
Keep your foot in it, and the tachometer needle sweeps to the 8000-rpm mark in a few blinks, accompanied by a guttural trumpet blast from the tailpipes. The combination of noise and speed generates an incredibly visceral experience.
Although the Gallardo spyder has markedly forward-leaning styling, it in fact carries about 58 percent of its weight on the rear axle. Even with all-wheel drive, this weight bias produces a bit of oversteer when you really fly through a curve. That's when you'll appreciate the spyder's sensitive rack-and-pinion steering and the predictable way it responds to throttle changes. With the top down, it's an exhilarating sports car on a fast country road, where it engages its driver with its performance and quick reflexes and the wonderful sounds made by the wind and engine.
A raucous environment is expected in almost any open-air vehicle, but with the Gallardo the noise actually seems to get louder when the top goes up, as if the fabric roof serves as a low-tech amplifier. This is likely a nonissue for the majority of potential Spyder customers, but if you are thinking about a cross-country jaunt in an open-top exotic, one with the ability to settle the cabin's atmosphere by simply erecting the soft top, don't buy the Gallardo Spyder. Or do, and plan on bringing your noise-canceling headphones.
The Gallardo is actually quite compact at just under 170 inches between the bumpers, but with its hood and tail almost completely hidden from the driver's view there's little confidence during parking maneuvers. An optional rear camera somewhat addresses this concern, but our relatively loaded test car didn't have that particular feature.
The Gallardo justifies its $200,000-plus price tag by displaying one of the most striking exterior forms in automobiledom. Or you could argue that having a 0-to-60 time of just over 4 seconds, a top speed of 196 mph ("only" 192 when the top is down), and a superbly stiff open-top structure makes it a worthy candidate to replace that summer home you've been eyeing. Or you could decide that, with its sumptuous interior and all-wheel drive, the Gallardo Spyder represents a unique offering in the exotic-car world - one you must possess.
Lamborghini expects to build 600 Gallardo spyders for worldwide distribution. With the strong appeal of top-down cars in this segment, you might want to place your order early.as pushbuttons for activating the fully automatic mode of the automated manual transmission, tuning the suspension for sport mode, and deactivating the stability program.


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These following reviews were submitted to Vanishing Inc. by Larry Brodahl:
First, let me state that I'm not a mentalist, nor a performer of mental magic. I do some close up and mainly parlor/banquet shows.And yet, I found 3 items that I can use. Not in the way the author probably intended, but that's a good thing.My favorite books are those that present tricks that I can springboard off of, whether it's by using the plot line, the methodology, or whatever.This book fits in this category.Even the material I will never use will be filed away in the ol' grey matter and might be exhumed one day.Good book.
I judge books by either the number of tricks that I will ACTUALLY do, or by the number of ideas it sets off in my brain. In both cases, this books does very well.With only 1 very quick perrusal of this ebook under the belt, I have 4 items that I'm going to be thrilled to do. 2 of them have already been tested on the spouse and both fooled her. (And we know how hard that is to do). 1 of the items used a simple well-known sleight, and the other used a simple gimmick. I already knew the sleight, and the gimmick took all of 5 minutes to make, so this book is already marked for re-reading and re-reading.And as far as setting off ideas in my brain goes, so far I've slapped my forehead about 10 times and said, "D'oh - why didn't I think of that?". Some clever people in this book.The layout of the book is excellent, and has a simple usable way of jumping directly to the trick or author that you like, or quickly bouncing back to the index. The only real complaint I have is that a couple of the links in the book that point to demos of some of the tricks are expired and don't work.All in all, for the money, this is a very nice book with some very usable material.
Unbelievably well thought out and produced item. I've started using it for a Confabulation type routine, and it's absolutely perfect.
Delightful idea. SHOULD be a full size clipboard. And MY envelope was folded along on side, which renders it unusable.
Boy, this one is out of the ballpark! A fantastic device. Rechargable, yet holds a charge for a long----long-----long time! The actual amount of smoke you get is amazing. I had one of the previous "smoke" gimmicks, and after about 10 firings, an anemic trickle was all you would get. Not with this baby. Thick, "sticky" smoke. Just perfect.I use this for parlor and stage more than closeup, and the amount of smoke is perfectly visible.Perhaps the most important thing though is that the tubing does NOT contain any wiring. My previous gimmick did, and so I was afraid to wear it during long drives from gig to gig. This beast? No problem.There is no downside to this device that I can see.
Very nice book. Well written with some really good forces that I'd never heard of, and some devilish variations on ones thta I did know.Well worth the price, even if all you do is worry other magicians.
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So basically this guy was fortunate enough to get cast in an episode of Community, and now he's trying to take the character (that he does not own), raise (exploit?) $20,000 from fans of the show, and then make (unapproved?) webisodes…..based on intellectual property that he didn't create, which itself was a parody of another long existing, well known intellectual property.
But don't worry, he's not making any money off of this…he's just going to use it to buy $20,000 in cameras, lights, sound, lenses, computers and other production gear. Because we all know that stuff is useless after one shoot.
Does anyone else see something very wrong with this?
(I have no idea, but if NBC, or Dan have signed off on this then I take it all back and wish this guy luck.)
I'm going to one-up this guy and start a Kickstarter to make Community.
NBC/Community can easily fire this dufus and regenerate another Inspector Spacetime.
Reblogging my own shit since people are still giving this guy money.
Source: pluimer
For those who do not know, it turns out the "Inspector Spacetime" webseries was not the brainchild of NBC or Dan Harmon...
I'm assuming somebody with the proper legal velocity got to kickstarter and told them to pull this from their site.
This is one of the two reasons that stopped me from giving money. The other being that I myself do not have any money.
I agree with the previous points.
Probably the first kickstarter I've come across that I hope fails.
Is this wrong and stupid. Yes.. of course. Do I think this is an elaborate money making scheme? No. I'm more sad than...
While the prospect is fun to imagine, this is definitely something to think about before donating. My apologies for...
So apparently Inspector Spacetime is a really really bad thing now…… With any…. luck? Kickstarter will acknowledge the...
Come on! Give it up for this guy. He's not going to make the goal or get to use it if he makes it. He was hanging out...
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Havahart Feral Cat Trap Rescue Kit includes a burlap cover, so you can provide some relief for the cat you have captured. The kit also offers plenty of room for you to include a food and water bowl. It is also collapsible, making it easy to store and keep stashed in your vehicle or garage when it is not in use. The average online retail price is approximately $59.
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Albert King - Selkirk Rex
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handspun baby alpaca 2-ply lace
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I'm with you! I'd love to do this. Been thinking of knitting something out of wool roving and then felt.
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The rent at Polos Orlando Apartments ranges from $730 for a one bedroom to a $1,107 three bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 7% more expensive than the South Semoran average.
This apartment is in the South Semoran neighborhood in Orlando. The closest park is Barber Park.
Polos Orlando Apartments has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
Nearby schools include Lake George Elementary School, Michael McCoy Elementary School and Ventura Elementary School.
The closest grocery stores are Publix Super Market® at Lake Fredrica Center, Conoley Fruit Harvesters Inc and Publix Super Market at Conway Crossing.
Nearby coffee shops include Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks. There are 15 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including YUMMI HOUSE, Pershing Chinese Restaurant and Cici's Pizza.
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There are some bike lanes and the terrain is flat as a pancake. Polos Orlando Apartments is bikeable, there is some bike infrastructure.
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"It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly, than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection"—Bhagavad Gita
Mumbai-born and Brooklyn-based photographer Manjari Sharma's project "Darshan" shows us how "practice, faith, and devotion" can reveal the sublime. Originally funded as a Kickstarter campaign, Sharma raised the necessary money to research, design, and craft these elaborately staged sets. By eschewing photoshop and painstakingly maintaining the integrity of the classical depictions of the nine Hindu deities, Sharma invites us to reconsider the photograph, rather than sculpture or painting, as a medium for spiritual engagement.
For a behind the scenes revelation of the extensive work involved in creating these images, this video is helpful. For those interested in hearing from the artist, Sharma discusses her project here. For those of you in New York City, "Darshan" is on view at Clamp Art until October 12th. And for those of you who have read this far, good on you. —Lane Nevares
"You don't see the things you photograph. You feel them."—André Kertész
Tucked away in the Clamp Art gallery, Evzen Sobek's Life In Blue series is a little gem of a show. I first encountered this series, shot along the Nové Mlýny reservoirs in the Czech Republic, upon publication of the monograph in 2011. Since then it has gathered notoriety and has been featured in many blogs and publications. I was pleased to see the work first-hand and in relation to one another.
For those of you in NYC, I include a visit to this show on my fine art photography tour to illustrate how deceptively easy it appears, but how difficult it is, to achieve coherency in a body of work. In this series, the color blue is the ostensible motif, but Sobek's ability to create a consistent mood, or feeling, is what makes the work shine. Join me and others for lively conversation and fun this Saturday. —Lane Nevares


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Videos - Kankash
Parliamentarians have lashed out the Upper House decision to reject two foreign commissioners on the board of the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) warning that the 2014 presidential election has a higher risk of fraud.
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As the Senate decision was welcomed by the Independent Election Commission (IEC), lawmakers scoffed at the notion that the presence of the two foreigners at the ECC violates national sovereignty.
Parliament in October approved the new election law which allowed for two foreign commissioners at the ECC, but President Hamid Karzai has repeatedly opposed the foreign commissioners as an affront to Afghanistan's self-government.
The Senate last week rejected the election law clause allowing for foreign commissioners, but approved the law's remaining 35 articles.
What is there a different view among the Lower House and the Upper House?
Is the presence of two foreign commissioners a violation of the sovereignty of transparent elections?
In this episode of Kankash, host Omid Farooq discusses this with the following guests:
• Naqibullah Fayeq, a member of Parliament
• Azizullah Ulfati, second deputy of Senate House
• Jandad Spinghar, Executive Director of the FEFA


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The New York Times reports that a joint venture between National Journal and CBS News has recent college graduates out on the campaign trail providing coverage once done by seasoned news veterans:
For decades, campaign buses were populated by hotshots, some of whom covered politics for decades, from Walter Mears to David S. Broder to Jules Witcover. It was a glamorous club, captured and skewered in Timothy Crouse's best-selling "The Boys on the Bus," about the 1972 campaign.
Now, more and more, because of budget cutbacks, those once coveted jobs are being filled by brand new journalists at a fraction of the salary. It is not so glamorous anymore.
The worry among some is that in cut throat politics, campaigns may seize upon missteps and the potential naiveté of rookie reporters for political advantage.
In the hands of a political partisan looking to discredit a news organization, these slip-ups can become powerful and fatal ammunition. "Everything you say can and will be used against you," said Ron Fournier, the editor-in-chief of National Journal…
…Reporters have far more to worry about these days than missteps of their own making. A new generation of political activists like James O'Keefe, the conservative sabotage artist behind the hidden recordings that helped ignite outrage against Planned Parenthood, Acorn and National Public Radio, are setting traps with the goal of discrediting the media.
Over at Salon, Alex Pareene believes this new batch of reporters will do just fine, suggesting that the bar for political reporting just isn't that high:
Some people will probably get outraged at this debasing of the noble profession of political reporting, but I can't imagine that these "kids" could possibly be any more banal than the superstars who file a dozen identical stories from the same Iowa prayer breakfast or whatever.
And for those just getting into the game, ABC's Jack Tapper offers 13 pieces of advice.
Number one among them: Young reporters gearing up for campaign coverage, I have two words: neck pillow.
It is because this issue has a profound impact on each of us, our families and our communities that we are calling on Fox News to meet the standard it has set for itself: "to exercise the ultimate sensitivity when referencing the Holocaust."
We respectfully request that Glenn Beck be sanctioned by Fox News for his completely unacceptable attacks on a survivor of the Holocaust and that Roger Ailes apologize for his dismissive remarks about rabbis' sensitivity tohow the Holocaust is used on the air.
The Jewish Funds for Justice, a non-profit group, took out a full page ad today in News Corp's Wall Street Journal to criticize the use of Holocaust and Nazi terminology by News Corp's Fox News commentators to label those with whom they disagree. The letter is addressed to Rupert Murdoch and signed by 400 leaders of the Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist movements as well as Orthodox rabbis.
UpdateFox news responds:
In a statement provided to The Cutline, Joel Cheatwood, senior vice president of development for Fox News, said: "We haven't seen the ad, but this group is a George Soros backed left-wing political organization that has been trying to engage Glenn Beck primarily for publicity purposes.


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You bring up a good point about Sargeras being seen when Medivh was killed. Evelyn described the initial entry into Aegwynn as placing a part of himself in her. This is an area where Blizzard really has the ultimate freedom to do anything they want. It is fantasy and they only get into problems if they contradict themselves but not in how they explain things because ultimately it comes down to 'Oh, it's magic.'
Regarding the corrupted champion theme getting boring, I disagree. There is always going to be that next villian. How varied can you get into why they are villians? Ultimately, at some point, any true villian has gone off his/her rocker and is now doing bad things. There are cases where it is just a contest of survival between two opposed forces but that is the Horde vs. Alliance in the WoW universe.
The WoW villians are very not one-dimensional so you can't even say Blizzard is making it easy by just pointing to Old God taint.
The real thing that will make new encounters interesting are the encounters themselves and how it affects the game on a larger scale. Cataclysm looks to be one of the most revolutionary changes in the present story line ever in the WoW universe. I don't think it compares to the Sundering but that has always been ancient history.
However, oh crap, how droll... it is just another corrupted champion, Neltharion, the Earth-Warder (a.k.a. Deathwing) and this other one, Queen Azshara. *sigh* Blizzard why do you treat us so? We just got done beating Arthas, Illidan and Kaelthas... don't forget Vashj. Heck, just throw all the Eredar in there, too. /sarcasm
I personally am predicting the next corrupted champion will be Malfurion Stormrage.


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Meet Akhil Dayal
Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
With more than 24 years of experience in Information Technology, including 16 years with Deloitte Consulting, Akhil's current primary focus is on developing custom applications for clients. In this capacity Akhil has worked with clients in numerous industries. His deep technology knowledge and engagement management experience spans a wide range of technologies from Mainframes to Java and Microsoft .NET.
Some of his recent projects include:
- Leading the design, development and implementation of a State Child Care system. This state-of-the-art system will facilitate the provision of enhanced child care services to the State's impoverished citizens, enabling them to be more self-sufficient.
- Leading the maintenance, modification and enhancement initiatives for a large State Health and Human Services system. The system facilitates the provision of Federal and State policy-compliant services to the most vulnerable citizens.
- Led the seamless transition of a large State Welfare system from an incumbent vendor. Helped establish enhanced methodologies, business processes and qualified technical and functional teams to maintain and operate the system. Assisted the client in developing a roadmap to modernize the legacy system and provide additional client centric services in the future.
In addition to his responsibility managing several strategic client relationships in the Public Sector - Health and Human Services area, Akhil is also the leader of the Systems Development Capability within Deloitte Consulting, and is the Director sponsor for Deloitte's North Central Region's Asian Business Resource Group.
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Time Warner Cable
When Time Warner Cable wanted to build a stronger connection to African-American subscribers, MATTER came up with an idea that was designed to inspire, inform and educate them: a TV talk show. First, we created a :30 spot that invited members of the community to audition to become a host of the show, through video postings on Facebook or live casting call events in four markets. Then we produced the branded eight-episode series, airing exclusively on Time Warner Cable On Demand, which featured prominent African-Americans such as Robert Townsend, Ne-Yo and Kim Fields discussing their personal roads to success and offering insights into how others could achieve their own dreams. The shows also showcased up-and-coming musical, comedic and spoken word talent from the community, giving new artists a first break on national TV. Not only did the show forge a connection between Time Warner Cable and its audience, it also had a positive impact on people's futures.


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Greek, Athenian, Agnostic,Traveller, libertarian (USA) / liberal (EU), I like sci-fi, photography and if you like fascism or any kind of dogma, keep out!
Athens,Greece and the World
Greece_Elias_House39 by nathan.horner on Flickr.
awesome… #Greece #travel #ttot #travelling2GR #visitGReece
Photo via: Nathan Horner http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathanhorner/4751573806/
2009_07_11-Greece Epirus - Alonaki cove by massonth (a bit busy) on Flickr.
Alonaki cove #Epirus #Greece #travel #ttot #travelling2GR #visitGreece
Photo via: Thierry http://www.flickr.com/photos/massonth/3789941770/
winter galore on Flickr.
Let's rejoice
Let's rejoice
Let's rejoice and be happy
Let's sing
Let's sing
Let's sing and be happy
Awake, awake, brothers!
Awake brothers with a happy heart
Awake, brothers, awake, brothers!
With a happy heart
desert milky way by Eric 5D Mark II on Flickr.
The Cave by Dan. D. on Flickr.
Aurora Season just about to begin by Gunnar Gestur on Flickr.
Being green looks kinda easy to me by EJP Photo on Flickr.
ο πρίγκηπας !
Sarakiniko by Hooper Project on Flickr.
#Milos #aegean #cyclades #greece #visitGR #islandsGR #katharesparalies
Orange & Blue by janusz l on Flickr.
Fly On My Nose by Kevin In Canada on Flickr.
The woman is perfected
Her dead
Body wears the smile of accomplishment,
The illusion of a Greek necessity
Flows in the scrolls of her toga,
Her bare
Feet seem to be saying:
We have come so far, it is over.
Each dead child coiled, a white serpent,
One at each little
Pitcher of milk, now empty
She has folded
Them back into her body as petals
Of a rose close when the garden
Stiffens and odors bleed
From the sweet, deep throats of the night flower.
The moon has nothing to be sad about,
Staring from her hood of bone.
She is used to this sort of thing.
Her blacks crackle and drag.
by Sylvia Plath
The cliff's last stand by Ilan Shacham on Flickr.
narrowing down by Mattijn on Flickr.
The Wolf Mountain ! by BenTaher on Flickr.
Akakus, Libya !
the monastery, petra, jordan [_MG_0809] by marios savva on Flickr.
© brexian's cove 2009–2014
Observer theme by Zack Sultan


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Hunch has been around for a couple of months and is already doing away with their original search format. Instead of a menu popping up to help you search, now you just type and submit. Then, a list of results pop up. Hey that sounds familiar.
To be fair, the results are still different. They're links to answers, all of which are hosted on Hunch, which after all is the *other* decision engine.
I tested out the new update with "tennis." But why does a result for sports underwear pop up?
The Original Search Marketing Event is Back!
SES Denver (Oct 16) offers an intense day of learning all the critical aspects of search engine optimization (SEO) and paid search advertising (PPC). The mission of SES remains the same as it did from the start - to help you master being found on search engines. Register today!


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James May digs up half of the South Coast of England to try and find the wedding ring his father lost on a family holiday forty years ago. Moreover, the Man Lab team sets sail and goes live with its very own pirate radio station. Back at the base, James and Sim discover a new way to deal with junk mail, using a model railway and some precision engineering. Finally, the invention of the week is an ingenious device that guarantees you'll never spill a pint ever again.
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Season: 3 | Episode: 4 | Original Air Date: 23 December, 2013


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Members of the Semiahmoo First Nation are wondering why the City of Surrey has failed to notify them about a casino proposed for the South Surrey area.
The casino would be located at 168th Street and 10th Avenue, just a few blocks away from Semiahmoo reserve land.
Coun. Joanne Charles of the Semiahmoo First Nation said at an open house on the project Wednesday that she had only found out about the project the day before, and it wasn't from the city.
"I didn't know about this meeting until I spoke with somebody else (from the community)," she said, "So I phoned the city to ask why I hadn't received a notice regarding this open house and they informed me that it was Gateway's open house, not the city's."
As such, Charles said the city told her it was not up to them to notify her of the event.
However, Charles is still wondering why nobody from Surrey city hall has reached out to her about the proposal, which requires the granting of a gaming application.
"They have a duty to consult with First Nations prior to approval for a gaming licence," she said.
The reason, said Charles, is that the land being used has significance to the First Nation people.
"We have to look at (whether or not) our aboriginal rights and title are being affected because this is unceded territory," she said.
"It is our traditional territory and we have unextinguished aboriginal rights entitled to the land, so it's important for us to be involved in consultation and, if necessary, to be accommodated if our rights and title have been affected."