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By Caroline McGraw Oct 11, 2012 0
What Dreams May Come
The night before last, I had a dream that I was driving an unfamiliar silver car, and that Willie was my passenger. We were driving toward my parents' home, and we were both relaxed and happy. And then, suddenly, the car careened out of control. It lifted off the road, flying over trees and intersections. Nothing I did with the steering wheel or breaks seemed to make a difference in its trajectory. The car was driving itself, moving with purpose toward an unknown destination.
When the car finally stopped, Willie and I found ourselves in a parking lot. The lot was in an area I knew; it wasn't that far from our destination. However, the lot itself was strangely structured. It was at the bottom of a small canyon, with no apparent exit. Worse, there was no one to help … no one, that is, save for a mechanic with grease-stained overalls, a garbled accent and a toothy grin. Yet despite his appearance, I had a sense that he was a sage. I approached him and asked for directions toward the exit. His manner was welcoming, but his reply was cryptic. He said something like, "The exit for this lot can only be found by those who already know where it is." With a wink, he walked a few yards and then vanished.
So there I was, standing in a desolate parking lot with a possessed vehicle and a younger brother with autism depending on me. And the mechanic had quoted from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films and then disappeared. The situation did not look good. It was such a frustrating scenario, because I could see familiar buildings and landmarks in the distance. I knew that we weren't far from home, but I had no idea how to get out of the lot. Moreover, I was terrified that Willie would melt down at this unexpected change.
We were in the lot for a very long time. Fortunately, buildings lined the lot, and we were able to do things like sip water from a fountain and eat snacks. There was even a TV that Willie could watch. Even with these amenities, however, I could tell that Willie was having a hard time, and so was I. Yet miraculously, we never seemed to struggle at the same moment. When Willie was starting to freak out, I would be calm, and vice versa. Hours passed. I despaired of ever reaching home, but I tried to be strong for Willie's sake.
But then, at twilight, I decided to go outside and take another look at the lot. It was then that I spotted a small, well-concealed exit … one that hadn't been there before. I remembered the mechanic's words, and at last I understood them. This exit had come into being because of our time together in the lot. It existed because of how Willie and I had been patient and held one another up. It wasn't something someone else could have given us; instead, it was something that we had to "create," albeit unconsciously. So Willie and I got back into the car, and soon, we were on a road leading us homeward. The relief and exhilaration were tremendous.
This was a leaving normal dream. When Willie started having behavioral problems, it was as though our family was in a car that had lost control. And the "parking lot" is where we are now. It's close to home, but even so, we're not sure how to "get back" to a place of safety and peace. Fortunately, we have provisions in the lot, and we can be sustained until we find the exit. And I believe my dream offered valuable guidance, as it "told" me that the only way out of this difficult time is to go through it. It told me that the only way my family can arrive at a place of peace is to travel the roads we already know, roads of patience, kindness, and love. We're in the parking lot now, but we're doing our best to keep it together for one another. And, in doing so, we're already on our way home.

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July 30, 2010 -
- Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Spencer Bachus today said Democrat obstruction of efforts by House Republicans to streamline the financial regulatory structure in the Dodd-Frank Act is yet another failure of the majority to prevent a potential crisis. Earlier today, the International Monetary Fund released a report assessing the stability of the U.S. financial system, stating "the complexity of the U.S. supervisory system and the diffusion of powers across agencies undermined its efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability" and despite recent legislative efforts to address regulatory framework, "bolder action would have been preferable."
"The purpose of this so-called 'Wall Street Reform' was to toughen enforcement and streamline regulation, not to cozy up to failed federal regulators," Bachus said. "Instead, the Democrats blocked the necessary reforms, leaving our failed regulatory patchwork essentially undisturbed while creating a massive new bureaucracy to dictate consumer choices and ration credit."
Yesterday on CNBC, Chairman Barney Frank stated what can only be considered the key reason why the Dodd-Frank Act expands the regulatory framework and rewards the failed regulators with more discretion. Chairman Frank: "[H]ere's what people forget. These are the regulators who helped us write these laws. Mary Schapiro at the SEC. Sheila Bair at the FDIC. There'll be a new economic -- new bank supervisor (inaudible) the comptroller of the currency (inaudible)... Gary Gensler at CFTC. They are going to be very energetic."
"And why did Democrats do nothing to bring order to our chaotic regulatory framework?" Bachus asked. "For the same reason they refuse to act on GSEs - it's too hard politically and they were simply unwilling to take on the entrenched industry and regulatory interests who prefer the failed status quo."
During the House-Senate conference, Republicans offered an amendment that tracked H.R. 3310, the first comprehensive financial reform bill introduced in Congress, which was offered by House Republicans in July 2009. The amendment would have consolidated the bank supervisory responsibilities of the Office of Thrift Supervision, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Federal Reserve into a new agency called the Financial Institutions Regulator (FIR). This consolidated regulatory structure would have streamlined the current convoluted and fragmented structure, while ensuring that safety-and-soundness regulation would be consistent with and complement consumer-protection regulation by keeping both within the same agency. The amendment was defeated on a straight party-line vote.
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:02 pm
Post subject: Auto Graflex Junior, A Film Back Solution To Shoot 120??
Ok, maybe there is a better solution out there for putting a 120 film back onto an old Auto Graflex Jr. I'm totally new to this type of camera so forgive me if I'm lacking in experience in the MF/LF format.
I received this Auto Graflex as part of my commission for selling off (and continuing to sell) a large vintage camera collection for a friend's estate.
I knew nothing about this camera beforehand but I knew that it was something I thought I'd like.....and ultimately use. The camera had a 2x3 sheet film back already on the camera with film still inside....from God knows how long ago.
Upon thorough internet research I quickly learned about the Graflex conundrum.....concerning the "Graflok" and "Graflex" backs for the cameras. I learned about the manufacturers' history of Folmer & Schwing and Graflex.
I knew sheet film wasn't going to be practical for me to use. I don't have a darkroom. I don't process my own film. I figured that if I was going to be even slightly inclined to use this camera at all I'd need to use 120 film....due to availability and processing.
There's a specialized photo lab within a 15 minute drive from my work and home that sells, processes and prints 120 slide or negative film.
My solution:
I bought a Graflex RH10 120 film back from ebay for $30 delivered knowing already that it wasn't going to fit the camera. However, there's a machine shop that's next door to my office and I'm friendly with several of the guys there.
So, when I received the Graflex 120, I took it to work with me along with the orginal 2x3 sheet film back that came with the Auto Jr. and asked them to machine the new back according to the old back. They would have to grind off one of the ribs on the Graflex back and then proceed to mill the locking channel.
They did the job in about 2 hrs total since they didn't have a specific "jig" (as they say in machine shop talk) to hold this film back on the mill. Therefore it took them extra time to set up a vice to hold the back to machine half the channel, then flip it over and machine the other half.
Briefly, the back fit like a GLOVE onto my Auto Graflex Jr!!! I can't wait to try it out, I'm so freakin' happy!! Maybe there's a better solution to shoot 120 on these cameras but I really couldn't figure it out through my research......all these backs and adapters and different cameras are all greatly confusing to me.
If anyone's interested in having a back machined, let me know. The machine shop is interested in taking on more jobs like this and if enough demand for modifying these backs grows, they'll build a jig to make the job easier and quicker.
As it stands now, they'd charge $150 to do the job. I have the old 2x3 sheet film back that can be used as the template. No machining is necessary for the width of the back. Only grinding the rib and milling the channel is necessary.
I've written enough......thank you for any ideas or feedback. You guys are the pros, so please enlighten me on anything surrounding these cameras and backs. PM me if you're interested in having a back machined.
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Congrats on your film back solution. Can't comment on the price for machining, but $30 for the holder is a bargain for sure. I only wish it hadn't been an RH10 with *gray* leatherette! This is a perfect match for, and intended for, the Century Graphic 2x3 with the red bellows/grey leatherette combination. While not ultra-rare, they are not all that common. I have such a camera and back; the cosmetic effect is impressive, IMO.
Have fun with your Graflex and welcome to the board!
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There's one other dirty little secret of Graflex.... The film plane for a Graflex back is in a different position than for a Graphic back...
right now the ground glass on top is set up for a Graflex back, which I think is farther back (and for the ground glass, farther up) than for the Graphic back.
So I suspect you'll have to adjust the ground glass down in order to get sharp images wide open.
Before you do anything take a series of shots with the camera on a tripod at various apertures and see what happens. Better yet make the subject that is near parallel to the ground... like the tops of a picket fence. Mark the one you focused on, that way you'll be able to see if the focus on the film shifted toward the camera or away from the camera.
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Henry and Les, thank you for your comments!! Right now, any information is good, since I've never used such a camera nor 120 film.
I've been shooting 35mm SLR's my entire life!
Right now, my Auto is at a shop in Pennsylvania having the entire focal plane shutter curtain remade and fixed. When I got the camera only the 1/8 and 3/8 shutter settings worked. The guy said the rollers and track were completely dried out but is definitely fixable. It's going to cost me $100 but I think it's ok for this beauty.
I showed the repair guy my newly machined back. He said he thinks the register will be fine, but the only way to really know is to shoot a test roll and see what happens.
I should have the camera by late January.
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Les' suggestion to make tests at various apertures is appropriate as long as at least one of those tests is wide open. The minimal depth of field when wide open will best show focusing mismatches.
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minoltafan, where in PA is your repair guy?
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minoltafan, where in PA is your repair guy?
Southern Exposure Camera Repair
21 N. Main St., Suite 9
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Phone: 610-282-5725
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Ten miles south of my house! Fact is, they restored to useful service my X7A (shutter wouldn't fire) and did a CLA at reasonable cost. At the time I also confirmed with them that they work on view camera shutters. Highly recommended!
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Opinion: Why Fast-Food Calorie Labels Don't Work
New York University Medical School Assistant Professor Brian Elbel on why posting calorie counts doesn't change consumer behavior. Photos: Associated Press
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... I ... welcome back to Opinion Journal why Mary Kissel ... New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will still leave office that many Ms nanny state public health policies are going to remain in place ... I've got NYU Medical School Assistant Professor Brian Noble ... was as a joint appointment at the school of public health ... to talk about his study of one of these policies calorie labeling while Brian and a um so what exactly did you study and we're ... still related to deals that could influence how labeling other studies have done this before we went to do it bigger and better look at it and so we studied the ... next leader Wisconsin labeling pronounced the Philadelphia ... done a good comparison group to the Baltimore and we look to two basic it's the first is ... for people seeing this information on the changing what the actually at the rostrum at the point of purchase ... the SEC one and was are they changing how often they go to the stocks he expects so what did the evidence says she is so so what we found is that some subset of people are seeing this information off about forty percent ... it's much smaller number actually using it to produce fewer calories on the order for about ten percent ... we didn't see there was any change in the number of calories purchase to see very flat across Philadelphia labeling started ... and we also really didn't see that anyone was going to cost of less often because his policies his iPod so it is there a limit to back on this a mean can you ... is it possible the Sony doesn't go to a fast food restaurant yes it will be Usagi branded to dial telephone service to get people on the phone we ask them how often they consider clearly when we can we can get a very basic sense of what's happening ... and so I think what we found is that there are people that are using this information right there it's pockets of folks but it's not a silly to be a population of solution here to curbing of these people be sees a big public health problem um what are your preferred policies ... and citing the evidence doesn't a couple different directions are at the cafe we look at what's can be the most impactful one thing we can do is ... treat this like retreated cigarettes write and think about what the county's I think about talks isn't ready taxes to ... address those extra now leads but the taxes on certain types of classes are products could probably be inflow into ... giving I think you can view the wheel is really influential particularly for kids is market write ... marketing advertising to kids is he so influential really does try to influence not just the heat really really long way very vulnerable group and has a lot of evidence and those policies can be received and companies really have a public health it can get an alternative kind of advertising conferences so we did this over-the-counter added the company does to some this counter advertising awful traction in the prolonged time he does know when your week or weekend ever counterbalance what what what the industry puts upon us ... I it's it's I think you know you can really imagine ... some some some limitations as ... are okay with an app to leave if our added


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BMX Bandits (US - BD)
Gabe takes a little bike ride with this remastered Aussie kiddie classic...
Alright, hands up everyone that's seen Mark Hartley's Not Quite Hollywood. Hands up I said. What, this is it? Well everyone here that didn't put their hand up is missing one of the best documentaries of the last decade. Not Quite Hollywood is an expose of the best and brightest of Aussie B-films, a vastly underappreciated lot covering dirty comedy, brutal horror, and rip-roaring analogue action. I was already a pretty fervent fan of Ozploitation thanks to genre classics like Russell Mulcahy's Razorback, and Sandy Harbutt's Stone, and I had actually reviewed several films featured on the doc, but following my first of many viewings (I actually watched it two days in a row, I loved it so much) I tore into as many of the covered films as possible. The majority of the movies recommend aren't exactly what you'd call family friendly, but one piece of children's entertainment is discussed towards the end – Brian Trenchard-Smith's BMX Bandits, the story of three BMX riding teenagers (Nicole Kidman, Angelo D'Angelo and James Lugton) that run afoul of a group of bumbling criminals (David Argue, John Ley and Bryan Marshall). Trenchard-Smith was already on my personal radar because he directed my favourite Ozploitation classic Turkey Shoot (aka: Escape 2000), perhaps the goriest retelling of 'Most Dangerous Game' ever put to film.
Trenchard-Smith fanboy Quentin Tarantino equates BMX Bandits to Goonies in Not Quite Hollywood. The comparisons are reasonable – a gang of self reliant kids do battle with a gang of adult criminals – but the differences make the difference. Goonies, a movie I hate (I know, boooo me indeed), and which was made two years after BMX Bandits, has the better basic story, more impressive production design, and the scope to its advantage, but BMX Bandits features the better performances, and some cracking dialogue. The oral comedy here is a shockingly clever riff on the kind of deadpan sarcasm utilized in most of The Beatles' movies.
Here are my two favourite samples:
"Hey, where'd you get this?" (holding a rope, but referring to a boat)
"It came with the boat."
"…and the boat?"
"We looked on the end of the rope, and there it was."
"(Angry) Listen, are you trying to tell me you don't want to tell me? Because if you, you know, borrowed it or something, forget it, I'm not coming!"
"Shall we tell her the truth?"
"It's not as much fun."
"(Whispering) It's his dad's."
"(Points at empty box) Explain this!"
"Um, your little walky talkies… have gone walkies?"
The adult cast isn't very funny, despite featuring genre favourite David Argue (who positively owns Razorback), mostly because the jokes they're written suck, and their over the top clowning is the kind of stuff that dates so many '80s kid's flicks. For the most part the physical comedy is eye-roll worthy (I've never really found the Aussie brand of slapstick all that funny, unless it involves a lot of gore). One running gag that does work, however, especially to those of us that watch too many era exploitation flicks, involves the kids describing ridiculous horror movie plots to each other, culminating in a scene where Judy actually frightens the villains with such a tale while in captivity. The BMX stunts are impressive enough, if not a bit low key compared to modern X-Games equivalents, and the sometimes elongated set-ups meant to warn the audience what to expect (Do you see the way this guy just leaned that thing against that thing creating a ramp? Just you wait…) are quite funny. The climax is a minor masterpiece of cheapo action featuring a David Lean worthy sea of little BMXers charging the bad guys like T. E. Lawrence's Arabian armies.
BMX Bandits has remained somewhat prominent in the public eye over the decades (apparently it still has a reasonable cult following in the UK) because it was Nicole Kidman's theatrical leading lady debut, but I defy anyone to remember what future star they're watching for any prolonged period. Little Nicole turns out to be a pretty good actress, even when she's given a relatively thin character to base her performance on (though it's plenty clear that she isn't doing her own bike riding in most scenes – the double is male). Judy is a well rounded character, who manages to act as one of the boys without losing her femininity. She's used as a damsel in distress, but never devolves into a screeching mess. Quite the opposite, she teases her captures, and doesn't ever let them intimidate her. Kidman is apparently embarrassed by the film that got her started these days, but she really should be proud of this performance.
So I've never seen BMX Bandits before this moment, and have nothing to compare this transfer too, but damn if this isn't one of the most impressive B-catalog releases I've seen in some time. The vibrancy of these eighties-tastic neon colours is just about enough to blind you. Usually I find a few specific hues to pick on and refer to as 'poppy', but here just about every single shade leaps off the screen. The seas and skies are unbelievably blue, the earth is incredibly red, and plants are green beyond all logical comprehension. I imagine a lot of the film's colour coding is coincidental, like the practical interior sets, and street scenes, but Trenchard-Smith clearly chose wardrobe based on their vigorous colour qualities. Fine details aren't incredibly important considering a general lack of major close-ups, but the 2.35:1 frame is packed front to back with outrageous '80s fashion and gorgeous Sydney vistas. The darkest interiors mark the only major shortcoming. These are particularly grainy, tend to be washed out, and the blacks in these sections are usually closer to dark grey. Outdoor night scenes are also pretty grainy, and lose some of the daylight scenes' impressive detail, but here blacks are more pure, and the neon bits still stand out.
This Blu-ray version of the film comes fitted with an uncompressed DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 sound mix. The missing discreet LFE channel is a little disappointing, but there's no real compelling reason for Severin to have remixed this particular film into a 5.1 track, especially since the stereo surround work is relatively immersive. The score and pop music themes are the most dominant aural element besides the dialogue. Colin Stead and Frank Strangio's music is stylistically all over the place, from exceedingly goofy new wave inspired, video game-like action cues, to genuinely impressive suspense work reminiscent of classic horror cues. The most common piece of silly additional audio design is a whooshing sound employed every time the bandits do some kind of slow motion trick. These sometimes feature a bit of stereo movement, as does a soap suds explosion towards the end of the film.
Extras begin with a warm and honest solo commentary with director Brian Trenchard-Smith. The director kicks things off by letting us know he's not going to spend the track congratulating himself on his achievements, and then starts running through all the facts and figures at a relatively speedy clip. Early on in the discussion Trenchard-Smith second guesses his choices concerning guns, and the threat of violence from adults, and later bemoans some of his work with the young actors. He shows some pride in the photography, which he reminds us was achieved by future Academy Award winning cinematographer John Seale ( The English Patient). Also valuable are the many moments where the director explains some of the dated Australian and British in-jokes. Trenchard-Smith's son Eric and daughter-in-law appear towards the end of the film, following Eric's childhood cameo.
'BMX Buddies: The Men Behind the Bandits' (38:00, SD) is a pleasant little behind the scenes featurette that features interviews with all the major production players including writers Patrick Edgeworth and Russell Hagg, director Brian Trenchard-Smith, and producer Tom Broadbridge, and actors James Lugton. Shockingly it was Turkey Shoot ( Escape 2000), a particularly trashy action gore fest that doesn't even sort of resemble children's entertainment. Other interesting bits includes building up Judy's character because of Kidman's screen presence, brief footage from Trenchard-Smith's other films, and the struggles to get a kid-friendly rating. Extras are wrapped up with an excerpt from an Aussie television show Young Talent Time featuring a 16 year old Nicole Kidman selling the film (2:30, SD), a trailer, and trailers for other Severin releases.
BMX Bandits is a good time, and a fine looking film, making a Blu-ray purchase better than a DVD purchase. Fans (of which I'm assured there are plenty) will probably be shocked at how good this disc looks, and likely pleased with the extras, including director Brian Trenchard-Smith's audio commentary, and a 38 minute long behind the scenes featurette. I can't recommend a blind buy to non-fans, but those that enjoy a fun '80s kid's flick, and want to see Nicole Kidman in her first leading role should enjoy a rental. Also, Mark Hartley's Not Quite Hollywood is still available on Netflix's streaming. I give that film my highest recommendation.
*Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray's image quality.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Matt Stilwell Banned Join Date: October 2004 Location: United States Posts: 517
Now, we just need RAD !
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
Jesus... Did they deliberate try to make the cover look like Transformers?
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
It's based on the original poster art, which they actually talk about on the making-of thing. They don't mention that grid background though.
Vincent Pina Member Join Date: September 2005 Location: United States Posts: 154
I was thinking the old Transformers toy packaging when I saw the cover of this, too. Adds to the 80s nostalgia. And yes, the colors and vistas on this blu-ray are amazing for a film of its age. Well worth the $10 on Amazon.
Bouncy X Member Join Date: March 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,931
15yr old nicole kidman? yum.
Sam Spade Member Join Date: January 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,032
I think I need to see this.
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
Cripes! What a c**ppy Aussie movie - which of course is now a cult classic here down under...
Crazy Australians...
Crazy Australians...
Cinque Member Join Date: June 2007 Location: United States Posts: 710
I have very fond childhood memories of watching this movie with my best friend, over at his grandmother's house. Then later, after we finished watching it, we'd race around the neighborhood on our bikes, trying to copy everything we saw in the flick...
Edit: I totally forgot that Nicole Kidman was in this. Man, her hair looked TURRIBLE! Ah well, it was the 80's, after all. Bad hair was chic back then, LOL.
Edit: I totally forgot that Nicole Kidman was in this. Man, her hair looked TURRIBLE! Ah well, it was the 80's, after all. Bad hair was chic back then, LOL.
Some material may not be suitable for children
Disc Details
Release Date: 15th March 2011
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 English
Subtitles: English
Extras: Director Commentary, BMX Buddies: The Men Behind the Bandits, Nicole Kidman on Young Talent Time, Trailers
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Cast: Nicole Kidman, John Ley, David Argue
Length: 88 minutes
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Just to beat the Brooks debate to death...
Opinions? How many teams, if handed Aaron Brooks right now, would make him their starter over the current #1?
My guess: 10
Dallas, Washington, Chicago, Carolina, Arizona, Seattle, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh(?)
I'm not sold that Pitt would but I think the others all would do it. Keep in mind the teams are handed Brooks, I'm not saying they would actively seek his service given their current depth or project QB's. I'm sure every team would grab him if handed for no compensation, but they wouldn't supplant their starter.
Just to beat the Brooks debate to death...
1. Tampa Bay.
2. Panthers.
3. Arizona.
4. Denver.
5. Cowboys.
6. Vikings.
7. Detroit.
8. Ravens.
9. Washington.
10 Cleveland.
11. Ptitsburg.
12. Devner.
13. Miami.
14. Jets
15. Chargers.
16. Seattle.
17. Kansas City.
18. Bengals.
19. Jacksonville.
Just to beat the Brooks debate to death...
You seriously believe that Denver (who you listed twice by the way) after just picking up Plummer would lead with Brooks? And Culpepper and his $100M would take a back seat?The Jets would sit Pennington? The Chiefs Green? I think teams like Jacksonvillewould rather start Leftewich before they\'d plant a new QB in ahead of Brunell. I don\'t see there being a shot in hell of your #1,4,6,13,14,15,17,19 being on thelist, IMO.
Here\'s why:
1. Tampa-Gruden has proven he likes gritty leaders that can manage an offense. That\'s why he\'s signing guys like Jim Miller and not looking at Shaun King types.
4. Denver-Same thing for Shanahan. He wants a guy who can win it himself if needed, but he can\'t deal with mistake throws. Plummer had to force too much in Arizona with one WR option and no running game. He will succeed in Denver.
6. Minnesota-Culpepper is as talented or more than Brooks and more of a competitor. I would take him over Brooks.
13. Miami- Norv Turner also likes a mistake free pocket manager. Not Miami\'s style of ball either.
14. NY Jets- Same thing. Hackett built that offense around Testeverde and Pennington\'s style fits it like a glove.
15. Chargers- Shottenheimer would have no hair left with Brooks in there. Brees will only get better.
17. Chiefs- Green is well suited for Vermiel\'s offense also. If it\'s not broke why fix it.
19. Jaguars- Although Brooks is a Jaguars type QB, why lose chemistry on your veteran unless you are going to the future today-and that is Leftewich.
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June 13, 2003) -- Given the choice between improving with potentially great new players or potentially great new strategy, any rational NFL coach would say there is nothing to choose.
Talent always comes first.
I absolutely beleive that. Brooks will be a Pro Bowl player this year. As far as the coaches that want QB\'s that play not to lose (which is basically what your saying) if given the option to have a QB like Brooks, I think they would start him. Are you saying Brooks can\'t manage a game and play virtually mistake free?
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So all of the coaches that start a veteran player at any position over a more talented young player apparently don\'t know that rule? I\'m ceratin that Byron Leftewich has way more physical talent than Mark Brunell at this point in his career. Should they throw him in if talent should always win over? Talent cannot be the only factor in deciding who plays. If that was the case, a players career would be 6 years. Talent will fade and experience and veteran saavy will replace it and often eclipse it.
I\'m sorry, but to use WhoDat\'s analogy, you don\'t put a stock car diver into an indy car race and expect him to succeed. If he does it is very, very, very rare. And I\'m sure that the teams I listed wouldn\'t do that regardless of the fact that Aaron Brooks has more physical talent than their current starter.
The phrase \"talent always comes first\" signifys that the physically gifted players get looked at first. That doesn\'t mean they are the best players. Sammy Knight was an undrafted rookie because he wasn\'t a \"talented\" player. But he was a smart player and grew to overcome his physical limitations and took the job from a more talented player because of his intellengence and instincts.
Brooks has shown he can move the ball. He lacks roundedness. You can\'t do three things phenomenally and three things poorly and not expect people to attack your strengths and make you win on your weaknesses. A QB has to do almost everything above par or he will be predictable. Brooks can\'t yet do everything above par. He can\'t play mistake free. I have never seen a game where he did and not many QB\'s do. I don\'t expect him to be mistake free, and don\'t get me wrong, I think he is a great talent, has alot of potential untapped, and will be better every year. In my comments I was asking if given all factors involved in the teams, would they start him. You have to quit focusing on who you think is the better talent and look at the big picture. You just signed Culpepper to a $100M deal. He\'s had three years to learn the offense, build chemistry with his weapons, and develop a repoire with the team. You get Brooks for free on waivers. You start him? You may as well get the rope and kick the chair because you just coached your last game.
Talent does not always answer the question.
Just to beat the Brooks debate to death...
Brooks debate #17,890 summary....
1. All the necessary talent.
2. Lacks leadership and consistency.
3. If he improves #2, he can be one of the great ones, if not he\'ll join the 10,000 other QB\'s that had #1 and lacked #2.
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That\'s a lot to cover, but let me try.
The reason talent should always win over strategy is because you fit the system to the players not the other way around. Your right about talent fading, as was the case with Sammy Knight. The reason he is no longer here is because we have a faster more talented player , to fit our denfensive scheme. I don\'t agree with you that Aaron cannot manage a game just as well as some other QB\'s that you have mentioned, if that\'s what he is asked to do, but that\'s not what they are asking him to do. They want a high flying offense, that can strike at any time, not an offense that dinks and dunks its way down the field. You might or might not agree that is the way to go on offense, but this is the case with the Saints. When you have that kind of offensive mentality, more mistakes are going to happen, because the risks are greater, but so are the rewards. If you look at the offenses that the QB\'s \"manage the game\", it is a low risk passing game they are using and basically relying on their defese to keep them in the game, and try to win it in the 4th quarter. The Saints are trying to blow teams out of the game with our high-powered passing attack. It\'s really not even fair to compare Brooks with a passing attack like that. If Brooks was put in an offense like that, his passer rating would be higher. Also, if we had a defense that could stop someone, his passer rating would be higher because he could hand off more and not rely on Brooks so much. in the 4th quarter, where most of his mistakes are made. So, to anwser your queston, I would start Brooks on all of the teams I mentioned, regardless of how much money they make, and all of the other reasons you mentioned, because I beleive in the guy.
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No way - you fit the players to the system... what changes more often, a team\'s strategy/scheme, or the players on the team? You don\'t fit your strategy to your players... no. Maybe you tweek it based on that... but a good organization finds the right players to fit their strategy....
And let me ask you this... if you think the Saints should base their offensive strategy on any one guy, or group of guys, who would it be?
1. Deuce
2. Horn, Stallworth, Pathon, etc.
3. Brooks.... although with Sloan AND Conwell AND Boo Williams, that may change this year. If our tightends play up to potential they could be a hotter commodity when this season is over than Brooks.
Just to beat the Brooks debate to death...
If you take over a team like, lets say the Rams, and you previuosly run an offense like tampa, what offense do you run. You use the system that maximizes that talent. You don\'t change all the players, do you?
Just to beat the Brooks debate to death...
Of course not... but we\'re talking about a coaching staff that has been here for three years... they\'re not taking over... If you think back you will remember that this team\'s players were VERY different when Haslett took over. There was no Brooks. There was no Deuce, or Horn, or Stallwaort, or Pathon, or Conwell, or Sloan, or Boo Williams, or Gandy, or Bentley, or Jacox, or Riley... in fact, ulness I\'m mistaken, Fontenot is the ONLY player on O who was around when Haslett got here... so did he change the players to fit his system... or did he change the system to fit his players?
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According to the Supervisor, most of these un-counted ballots were not postmarked until the day before, or, in fact, on Election Day.
"We have so many options available for St Johns County voters that there is no good reason to miss the opportunity to make your ballot count," Oakes told Historic City News. "In order to be counted, Florida law requires absentee ballots to be received in the Elections Office by 7:00 P.M. on Election Day."
As these late ballots arrived during the days following the Primary Election, Oakes said that she felt frustrated.
"One-day local mail deliveries no longer exist," Oakes told reporters. "It actually takes 2-3 days — even from St Augustine."
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Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet is busy prepping for Fashion Week, which starts Sept. 6. "My husband [Eric Eisner] is like, 'I don't understand why we can't go away for August,' and I'm like, 'because it's the worst month of my life,' " she joked to us. Bendet, whose brand is expanding into Japan and the UK, chose American Dream as the theme of her next collection. "I think sometimes people get so caught up in hating things," she said. "You forget all the incredible things that are coming out of this country."
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"Federal law enforcement and national security officials are preparing to seek sweeping new regulations for the Internet, arguing that their ability to wiretap criminal and terrorism suspects is 'going dark' as people increasingly communicate online instead of by telephone. Essentially, officials want Congress to require all services that enable communications - including encrypted e-mail transmitters like BlackBerry, social networking Web sites like Facebook and software that allows direct 'peer to peer' messaging like Skype - to be technically capable of complying if served with a wiretap order. The mandate would include being able to intercept and unscramble encrypted messages." I could quote Benjamin Franklin again - but I'm starting to suspect that our politicians (this isn't just a US thing, it happens all over the world) have no respect for the wise men and women who fought for the principles we are now trying to shove upon the rest of the world. How can the west push freedom and liberty around the world while at the same time taking them away at home?


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The most lethal pest of lawn grasses in our area is also one of the least well known.
The most lethal pest of lawn grasses in our area is also one of the least well known.
Called ground pearl or pearl bugs, these insects can be found damaging lawns throughout coastal North Carolina. In yards infested with ground pearl, it is often impossible to maintain a healthy lawn since there are no effective treatments for this pest. Managing lawns infested with ground pearl instead relies on redesigning landscape beds to minimize turf areas, choosing turf grasses that better tolerate ground pearl and encouraging vigorous turf growth.
Identifying the pests
Lawns infested with ground pearl exhibit dead areas where little grows except a few weeds. These areas may be only a few inches across or up to several feet in size, depending on how widespread the ground pearl are. They are often roughly circular in shape. The dead areas expand slowly, by up to a foot each year. If grass is replanted in these spots, it usually dies within a year.
Ground pearl infestations can be confirmed by digging in the soil where the insects live. As their name implies, ground pearl are small, round insects that are pearly white to tan in color. They look similar to the pellets of slow release fertilizer found in container-grown plants. If you suspect ground pearl in your lawn, dig into the soil three to four inches deep around the edges of dead areas, and carefully sift through the soil in your hand to find the pearl-like insects. Since ground pearl occur in clusters, be sure to check several locations before ruling ground pearl out.
Infested lawns
There are no pesticides that kill ground pearl, which are a type of scale insect. Since only turf grasses are affected, one method of dealing with them is to redesign your yard so that trees, shrubs and flowers are planted in the infested areas.
On their own, ground pearl only move a few inches each year. Be very careful not to spread them around when moving soil or using tools or equipment in infested areas. The movement of soil and contaminated equipment is the main way ground pearl are spread over large areas.
While all of the turf grasses grown in our area are susceptible to ground pearl, centipede is the most sensitive. Centipede lawns infested with ground pearl should be redesigned or converted to a more tolerant lawn grass.
In a recent trial conducted by North Carolina State University, "El Toro" zoysia tolerated ground pearl damage better than other species in the study. Though often considered a weed, Bahia grass has also been found to be relatively resistant to ground pearl damage. Very vigorous turf grasses like "Celebration" Bermuda can be grown in ground-pearl-infested areas if they receive supplemental irrigation and fertilization. This is more effective in heavy or clay soils. In deep, sandy soils it is much more difficult to maintain a dense lawn if ground pearl are present, even when vigorous turf species are planted.
Ground pearl can be found as deep as 10 inches or more in the soil and can live for 15 years or longer, even when no grass is present. Excavating large areas of soil in the hope of removing ground pearl is a very expensive and minimally effective control strategy. Any insects left behind will repopulate new soil relatively quickly since each female is able to produce one hundred or more offspring each year without mating. Excavating soil also increases the risk of spreading these pests to new areas.
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Other problems with symptoms that resemble ground pearl include mole crickets and large patch disease. A major difference between ground pearl and these problems is that grass will recover in areas damaged by mole crickets or large patch.
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Gigabyte E350N-USB3 Review
In the last year or two, there has been a strong increase in demand for media PCs and components. Up until recently, a powerful media PC consisted of a desktop processor, micro-ATX motherboard, and a low-end graphics card. The problem with this setup is price, physical size, and power consumption. On the other hand, you also have the recent increase in popularity of net-top computers. The advantage of these, of course, are the exact shortcomings of traditional media PCs — they are cheap, very small, and consume less power. The first company to find the sweet spot between these two extremes was NVIDIA with the introduction of its ION platform in 2009. The idea behind ION was to pair a slower but low-power processor like the Atom with a dedicated graphics processing unit. While this all sounds great in theory, the ION and even the ION 2 platform were not really capable of playing 1080p video reliably.
On the other side of fence, AMD is, timewise, not far behind Intel and NVIDIA. Just this January, AMD released its Fusion platform that combines a CPU and GPU into a single chip known as the APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). In just the last month, we have seen an influx of Fusion products intended for system builders. Today we have Gigabyte's offering in this department, the E350N-USB3. Gigabyte has a long-standing reputation of making high-quality, full-featured motherboards at all price points. The E350N-USB3 is one of Gigabyte's first motherboards to fit the bill for a low-power media PC. After taking a look over the features, you realize Gigabyte definitely did not skimp in this department — you've got onboard USB 3.0, four SATA III ports, and two DDR3 DIMM slots. The E350N is sizing up to be quite a board, so let's take a closer look.
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The E350N comes in Gigabyte's typical sleek bright white and light blue themed box. Gigabyte's "333 Onboard Acceleration" is prominently displayed on the front of the box, reminding consumers that the E350N has USB 3.0, USB Power 3x, and SATA 3.0. Also displayed on the front are other features like Ultra Durable 3 and DirectX 11. Around the back you get very detailed descriptions of all the features of the board. Strangely missing from the front, back and sides of the box are detailed technical specs of the motherboard.
Inside the box you'll find your basic accessories, including a detailed manual, installation guide, driver CD, two Gigabyte-blue SATA cables, and a very clean labeled and color-coded I/O shield. The board itself comes wrapped in a simple anti-static bag.
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We're suckers for hand printed patterns, so Repeat, a new line of fabric and notions from designers Roisin Fagan and Arounna Khounnoraj, immediately caught our attention. Each style is made with solvent-free ink and printed on natural fabrics...
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SEKI Report
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- Simultaneous quantifier elimination (1)
- automated proof planner (1)
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- natural language semantics (1)
- proof presentation (1)
- sequent calculus (1)
- skolemization (1)
- theorem prover (1)
This paper describes a tableau-based higher-order theorem prover HOT and an application to natural language semantics. In this application, HOT is used to prove equivalences using world knowledge during higher-order unification (HOU). This extended form of HOU is used to compute the licensing conditions for corrections.
Simultaneous quantifier elimination in sequent calculus is an improvement over the well-known skolemization. It allows a lazy handling of instantiations as well as of the order of certain reductions. We prove the soundness of a sequent calculus which incorporates a rule for simultaneous quantifier elimination. The proof is performed by semantical arguments and provides some insights into the dependencies between various formulas in a sequent.
The paper addresses two problems of comprehensible proof presentation, the hierarchically structured presentation at the level of proof methods and different presentation styles of construction proofs. It provides solutions for these problems that can make use of proof plans generated by an automated proof planner.


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Photo: Riding up Baltimore. Okay, I pulled onto the sidewalk to dig the camera out, I was not actually RIDING when I took it.
Temps finally hit double digits, and I got an insane craving for Lulu's Thai Noodles so I hopped on the bike. It's only about 2.5 miles round trip, but it was a chilly ride, especially barreling down Broadway at a good 30 MPH clip. I took Baltimore back north because construction on Broadway is brutal right now.
Mmm. Noodles. Lulu's comes highly recommended if you live or work downtown.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Chilly lunch
Photo: Riding up Baltimore. Okay, I pulled onto the sidewalk to dig the camera out, I was not actually RIDING when I took it.
4 comments:
- A Midnight Rider said...
This photo is so facinating.
I was at Logan Airport in Boston last weekend waiting for my son's call that he had landed.
In November I was in Washington DC.
If you were to ask me the location of the picture, I would confidently say one of the two locations.
I have you on my favorites because I find it facinating reading daily lives in another part of the country. Hope you don't mind my comments.
- January 30, 2007 1:05 PM
- Noah said...
Of course not! I love comments, and I share your sentiment on reading other people's blogs.
I was actually right between the two "jogs" of 17th street and Baltimore Ave in downtown KC, MO when I took that photo -- in the middle of this map if you wish to see (and scroll around a bit). I would have taken some more photos, but I wanted to get to work before my food froze!
- January 30, 2007 2:11 PM
- JDP said...
There's a few places around that area that we've done work. I'm sure you bike right on by and don't notice. ;) One in particular is some of the glass block windows on a building near Broadway and 18th.
- January 30, 2007 10:23 PM
- Noah said...
18th and broadway? Today I whizzed right through that intersection! You should give me a call when you're working downtown.
- January 31, 2007 12:07 AM
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Skip to comments.SNL Script: Pajama Boy Meets Duck Dynasty
Posted on 12/20/2013 5:39:34 PM PST by PJ-Comix
[It will be almost impossible for tomorrow's Saturday Night Live to avoid the Duck Dynasty controversy. In addition, Pajama Boy came to the fore this week and is ripe for parody. So why not combine the two? Well, here is my script for "Pajama Boy Meets Duck Dynasty.]
(Pajama Boy,wearing his onesie pajamas, opens his car door and just as he is getting in, he receives a call on his phone. The picture on the cell phone shows a woman. Pajama Boy answers the phone.)
PAJAMA BOY: Hi mom!
MOTHER: Hi sweetie! You almost here?
PAJAMA BOY: Yeah, I'll be there in a few.
(We see Phil Robertson sitting next to the mother.)
PHIL ROBERTSON: Good, because we have something really important to talk to you about.
PAJAMA BOY: Okay, that's weird. Any hints?
MOTHER: Don't worry about it.
PHIL ROBERTSON: Drive safely.
MOTHER: Bye!
PAJAMA BOY (still in car): What the heck do they want to talk to me about? Perhaps I should get ready by practicing my smugly annoying ironic smirk?
(Pajama Boy pictures himself at the dinner table.)
PAJAMA BOY (at dinner table in his imagination): So what's so important?
MOTHER: Your dad and I decided to market those obnoxious one piece pajamas.
PHIL ROBERTSON: Peejays!
PAJAMA BOY (back in car): No, no, no, no!
PAJAMA BOY (back at dinner table): So what's so important?
MOTHER: We joined the Obama cult.
PHIL ROBERTSON: It's not a cult! It's cultish. Like Barabara Walters, we worship Obama as the new messiah.
(Scene switches back to Pajama Boy driving and then back to dinner table.)
MOTHER: We know what you did in Fire Island.
PHIL ROBERTSON: We know what you did at the Santa Monica Boulevard Halloween Parade.
MOTHER: We know what you did last summer.
(Scene back to a befuddled Pajama Boy in the car and then back to the dinner table.)
MOTHER: We became ObamaCare navigators.
(Mother and Phil Robertson make silly circus sounds.)
(Scene back to Pajama Boy in car who pulls up to a house. We hear the sound of a door bell and then we see Pajama Boy spooning a plate of food at the dinner table and then cuddling a cup of cocoa.)
PAJAMA BOY: So what did you want to talk to me about?
MOTHER: We know you don't know how to make a duck call.
PHIL ROBERTSON: We love you no matter what but it's time you learn how to use a duck call.
PAJAMA BOY: That's it. Duck call?
MOTHER: It's important.
(Phil Robertson pulls out a very elongated duck call and hands it to Pajama Boy who beams with his trademark ironic smirk.)
PHIL ROBERTSON: Just wrap your lips around this and blow.
PAJAMA BOY: I know. I'll do it and I just, uh... Never mind.
(Scene closes with Pajama Boy smirking at the long duck call in his hand.)
Rather funny, actually.
I think it takes a nice swipe at Obama.
Too funny....with a nice twist (not stirred) dose of sarcasm.
SNL has to do something on the Duck Dynasty blowup and Pajama Boy is just RIPE for parody. So why not combine the two. Anyway, I'll be curious how they tackle this tomorrow night.
Nice, but the reality is that SNL will ignore Pajama boy and will make Phil Robertson look like the devil. It's an easy bet.
pretty good. we will see what SNL comes up with - perhaps a skit where one of Phil's sons comes out as gay.
My thoughts were along the lines of Pajama Boy's divorced mom introducing him to her new fiance, Phil. :=)
Drunken keyboarding will end up you with as roadkill on the information superhighway.
Or not.
PJ-Comix has been here on FR since it's inception.
onesie camo PJs with feet?
Slapping forehead: "Proofreading is our friend!"
will end up WITH YOU as roadkill.
Its a Friday night, and its all fun and frivolity.
I have a better script idea.
I don't watch the show so bear with me.
Those four hillbilly looking guys pick up pajama boy the first time he opens his mouth and, each man holding one of PJ boys limbs, swing, then toss him into a leech infested pond.
Better yet how about they take PJ boy in the woods and teach him to hunt snipes. That dog don't hunt but the snipes don't know that.
This guy will never live this down. It will only get better. Best thing for him to do is hide out in the swamps of "Looozianna"
He asked for an opinion.
Suggesing that Phil Robertson makes sex toys for gays is beneath FR.
Where did I suggest that? I had him giving Pajama Boy a Duck Call. Of course, what goes on in the mind of Pajama Boy is different from most others.
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THUNDERBAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 28, 2013) - First Nations, government and industry representatives, community forest practitioners, NGOs and researchers from across Canada met in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario January 16-18 to build on the startling growth of Canadian community forestry and to develop a national network for analysis and policy engagement. "NORDIK Institute and the Northern Ontario Sustainable Communities Partnership (NOSCP) hosted the more than 150 delegates who came from as far as the Yukon and BC's Haida Gwaii through to the Maritimes," stated Dr. Gayle Broad, Research Director of NORDIK.
"This is a growing movement," said Laketoor,head University professor Dr. Peggy Smith. "There are 58 community forest projects in BC, numerous examples in Quebec, and the new government in Nova Scotia passed legislation in December to enable community forestry. In Ontario and New Brunswick, First Nations and municipalities are asking for community forests that would operate on a regional basis."
Dr. Jesse Ribot, a leading expert on democratic decentralization of natural resource management from the University of Illinois, drew on his experience in Africa and around the world. "The new system in Ontario looks to me like the same kind of fraudulent community participation I see in Africa. It is NOT representative and NOT democratic. For forestry to be truly democratic, significant forestry decisions must be made by people who represent the forest-dependent communities. It matters which decisions are decentralized and it matters that they are made by those whom they affect most."
"Community-based forestry is actually more efficient than conventional industry-based tenures," said economist Dr. David Robinson from Laurentian University. "Community forests mobilize more brains, they do a better job with environmental and social issues, and they generate more wealth from the same land base. No wonder so much of the forest industry resists them."
Representatives from BC talked about how First Nations and others are working together to build a new kind of forestry. "It's tough," said Kaslo Mayor Greg Lay. "We are working with forest land avoided by the large companies and have been successful in providing small, rural communities with increased prosperity."
"The conference discussions were at a high level with respect to issues of our shared history, voice versus authority, Aboriginal rights, and the challenges to cross-culturally managed community forests," said Larry McDermott, a member of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation. "The conference was dynamic and gave the young people I was associated with a sense of hope and enthusiasm I rarely see."
At the conference Dr. Ryan Bullock launched his new book Community Forestry: Local Values, Conflict and Forest Governance (Cambridge University Press). "People in this room have contributed a lot to my book and to building community forestry in Canada," he said. "My research shows that it is the politicians and the bureaucrats who know the least about what is coming at them. It will be a struggle, but I expect to see a lot of change in the next few years."
Network planning benefitted from the advice of Honduran speaker and director of a national NGO Melvin Cruz. Conference organizers are already determining the next steps for the newly-formed policy network.
Conference presentations and videos will be posted on the NOSCP website: http://noscp.ca/.
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— Invariably, the Cannes Film Festival chooses a striking image for its official annual poster. But the 2013 version can be seen as a particularly apt metaphor for the dual nature of the world's most essential cinema event.
Paris-based graphic designers have adroitly repurposed a black-and-white photo from 1963's "A New Kind of Love" featuring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in an embrace. As sinuously as they are entwined, that's how fluidly the American and international components of the film world come together at Cannes, which opens Wednesday night with the big Warner Bros. blockbuster "The Great Gatsby," directed by Baz Luhrmann, who happens to be Australian.
This cross-cultural cross-pollination is visible everywhere: The covers of French film magazines are featuring Americans like Steven Spielberg (the president of this year's jury), while advertising for Hollywood's forthcoming "Hunger Games" sequel, "Catching Fire," blankets the Hotel Majestic's prime real estate — with signs not only in English but also in French, Russian and Chinese.
Canadian Ryan Gosling's image is hard to escape here as well, thanks to his starring role in the competition film "Only God Forgives." Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, who's Danish, the movie was shot, in English, entirely in Thailand. Which explains why that country is putting on a Thai Night cocktail party hosted by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Batnavadi. In the flesh.
Winding Refn's film is hardly the only notable cross-national work in competition. Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, whose spectacular "A Separation" won the foreign-language Oscar in 2012, is returning to the festival with "Le Passe" (The Past). He shot the film in France with French actors — it costars Bérénice Bejo ("The Artist") and Tahar Rahim ("A Prophet").
Meanwhile, Arnaud Desplechin — the most French of French directors — is represented by "Jimmy P," an English-language film made in the U.S. starring Benicio del Toro as a Native American World War II veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder. Fellow countryman Guillaume Canet has gone the same route with his out-of-competition "Blood Ties," an English-language, Brooklyn-based drama of crime and punishment with Clive Owen.
Appropriately for a year in which the American Pavilion meeting place is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a spiffy makeover, some of the most anticipated films competing for the Palme d'Or are directed by Americans and deal with quintessentially domestic subject matter. They are "Behind the Candelabra," Steven Soderbergh's look at the relationship between Liberace (Michael Douglas) and Scott Thorson (Matt Damon); "The Immigrant," James Gray's 1920s tale of how bad things can happen to blameless immigrants; "Inside Llewyn Davis," Joel and Ethan Coen's Greenwich Village-set folk music movie; and "Nebraska," Alexander Payne's latest, which stars Bruce Dern as a stubborn old man convinced he's won a million dollars in a magazine sweepstakes.
Two California-centric films are among the highlights of the festival's Un Certain Regard sidebar. Sofia Coppola is here with "The Bling Ring," about a rash of burglaries of celebrity homes in Los Angeles, while Ryan Coogler has brought his Oakland-set "Fruitvale Station," which took top honors at Sundance in January.
Showing out of competition are several potentially interesting films with American connections, starting with "All Is Lost," J.C. Chandor's follow-up to "Margin Call" starring Robert Redford as a beleaguered sailor, and James Toback's "Seduced and Abandoned," a documentary featuring Alec Baldwin about Cannes and the movie business.
Then there is "Max Rose," Jerry Lewis' first starring role in 17 years. (It's not a comedy.) And though "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight" is directed by Stephen Frears, who's British, the film's look at the boxer's tussle with the U.S. legal system is sure to have stateside interest.
Cannes wouldn't be Cannes if it didn't include new films by established auteurs in its various sections. This year's crop includes work by France's Claire Denis ("Les Salauds"), Israel's Ari Folman ("The Congress" opens the Directors' Fortnight), Hong Kong crime master Johnnie To ("Blind Detective"), Italy's Paolo Sorrentino (reunited with his "Il Divo" star Toni Servillo in "La Grande Bellezza") and the Roman Polanski drama "Venus in Fur."
Also especially strong this year is Cannes Classics, the section devoted to restorations of and tributes to films of the past. Kim Novak is scheduled to appear with a sparkling print of "Vertigo," and Alain Delon may do the same with René Clément's "Plein Soleil." And some of Elizabeth Taylor's prime jewelry will make the trip to accompany a 50th anniversary showing of "Cleopatra."
Given all this excitement, it's no surprise that French companies are eager to show up at Cannes to do a little branding of their own. Mouton Cadet is sponsoring a chic wine bar, Magnum ice cream is taking over a beach and even the city itself is doing a little self-promotion.
"The World Comes to Cannes: What About You?" asks a poster near the Palais des Festivals. Fair enough, but another tag line calling this town "A Place for Serenity" is stretching the truth. At least for the next 12 days.


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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection of the urinary tract. The infection can occur at different points in the urinary tract including:
- Bladder -- an infection in the bladder is also called
cystitisor a bladder infection.
- Kidneys -- an infection of one or both kidneys is called
pyelonephritisor a kidney infection.
- Ureters -- the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder are only rarely the site of infection.
- Urethra -- an infection of the tube that empties urine from the bladder to the outside is called
Alternative Names
Bladder infection - adults; UTI - adults; Cystitis - bacterial - adults; Pyelonephritis - adults; Kidney infection - adults
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Most urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and then the bladder. The infection most commonly develops in the bladder, but can spread to the kidneys. Most of the time, your body can get rid of these bacteria. However, certain conditions increase the risk of having UTIs.
Women tend to get them more often because their urethra is shorter and closer to the anus than in men. Because of this, women are more likely to get an infection after sexual activity or when using a diaphragm for birth control. Menopause also increases the risk of a UTI.
The following also increase your chances of developing a UTI:
- Diabetes
- Advanced age and conditions that affect personal care habits (such as
Alzheimers diseaseand delirium)
- Problems emptying the bladder completely
Having a urinary catheter Bowel incontinence Enlarged prostate, narrowed urethra, or anything that blocks the flow of urine
- Kidney stones
- Staying still (immobile) for a long period of time (for example, while you are recovering from a hip fracture)
- Pregnancy
- Surgery or other procedure involving the urinary tract
The symptoms of a bladder infection include:
Cloudyor bloody urine, which may have a foul or strong odor
- Low fever in some people
- Pain or burning with urination
- Pressure or cramping in the lower abdomen or back
- Strong need to urinate often, even right after the bladder has been emptied
If the infection spreads to your kidneys, symptoms may include:
- Chills and shaking or night sweats
- Fatigue and a general ill feeling
- Fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit
- Pain in the side, back, or groin
- Flushed, warm, or reddened skin
Mental changesor confusion(in the elderly, these symptoms often are the only signs of a UTI)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Very bad abdominal pain (sometimes)
Signs and tests
Most of the time you will need to provide a urine sample for the following tests:
Urinalysis. This test is done to look for white blood cells, red blood cells, bacteria, and to test chemicals, such as nitrites in the urine. This test can diagnose an infection most of the time. "Clean catch" urine culture. This test may be done to identify the bacteria and determine the best antibiotic for treatment.
Blood tests such as
You may also need the following tests to help rule out other problems in your urinary system:
CT scan of the abdomen Intravenous pyelogram(IVP) Kidney scan
- Kidney ultrasound
Voiding cystourethrogram
Your health care provider must first decide if the infection is just in the bladder or has spread to the kidneys and how severe it is.
- Most of the time you will need to take antibiotic to prevent the infection from spreading to the kidneys.
- For a simple bladder infection, you will take antibiotics for 3 days (women) or 7 - 14 days (men).
- For a bladder infection with complications -- such as pregnancy or diabetes, OR a mild kidney infection -- you will usually take antibiotics for 7 - 14 days.
- Be sure to finish all of the antibiotics, even if you feel better. If you do not finish the whole dose of medicine, the infection may return and be harder to treat later.
- Always drink plenty of water when you have a bladder or kidney infection.
- Commonly used antibiotics include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, amoxicillin, Augmentin, doxycycline, and fluoroquinolones. (Tell your health care provider if you might be pregnant before taking these drugs.)
Some women have repeated bladder infections. Your health care provider may suggest that you:
- Take a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual contact.
- Have a 3-day course of antibiotics at home to use if you develop an infection.
- Take a single, daily dose of an antibiotic to prevent infections.
You may need to go into the hospital if you are very sick and cannot take medicines by mouth or drink enough fluids. You may also be admitted to the hospital if you:
- Are elderly
- Have kidney stones or changes in the anatomy of your urinary tract
- Have recently had urinary tract surgery
- Have cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, or other medical problems
- Are pregnant and have a fever or are otherwise ill
At the hospital, you will receive fluids and antibiotics through a vein.
Some people have urinary tract infections that do not go away with treatment or keep coming back. These are called chronic UTIs. If you have a chronic UTI, you may need stronger antibiotics or take medicine for a longer time.
You may need surgery if the infection is caused by a problem with the structure of the urinary tract.
Expectations (prognosis)
Most urinary tract infections can be treated successfully. Bladder infection symptoms usually go away within 24 - 48 hours after treatment begins. If you have a kidney infection, it may take 1 week or longer for symptoms to go away.
- Life-threatening blood infection (
sepsis). The risk is greater among the young, very old adults, and those whose bodies cannot fight infections (for example, due to HIV or cancer chemotherapy)
- Kidney damage or scarring
- Kidney infection
Calling your health care provider
Contact your health care provider if you have symptoms of a UTI. Call right away if have signs of a possible kidney infection such as:
- Back or side pain
- Chills
- Fever
- Vomiting
Also call if UTI symptoms come back shortly after you have been treated with antibiotics.
Diet and
Nicolle LE. Urinary tract infection in adults. In: Taal MW, Chertow GM, Marsden PA et al. eds. Brenner and Rectors The Kidney. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 36.
Little P, Moore MV, Turner S, et al. Effectiveness of five different approaches in management of urinary tract infection: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2010 Feb 5;340:c199. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c199.
Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Mar;52(5):e103-20.
Hooton TM, Bradley SF, Cardenas DD, et al. Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of catheter-associated urinary tract infection in adults: 2009 International Clinical Practice Guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Mar 1;50(5):625-63.
Jepson RG, Williams G, Craig JC. Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012;10:CD001321. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001321.pub5.
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XFX HD 7970 Black Edition Double Dissipation 3 GB Review
Just a few short weeks ago, I had the opportunity to look at and test a reference HD 7970 from Sapphire for the official launch of AMD's latest video cards, which feature an all new architecture based on the 28 nm Tahiti core. On top of the die shrink, this new architecture from AMD includes a move to PCIe 3 support, an increase to 3 GB of high speed GDDR5 memory, DX 11.1 compliance, Power Tune and Zero Core power technologies, and Eyefinity 2.0, which brings its own upgraded feature set. AMD's GCN, or Graphics Core Next Tahiti core, is a step away from the VLIW design and towards a non-VLIW SIMD engine for higher computing performance. This new core comes with a large increase in the transistor count to 4.31 billion, an increase in the streaming processor count to 2048 with 32 raster units, 128 texture units, and finally a move to a 384-bit wide memory bus for increased memory performance. For XFX, they have decided to further improve the reference design in the form of the Black Edition Double Dissipation HD 7970 – the latest card to carry the Black Edition pedigree. While you get the new tech from AMD, XFX includes their own X-Factors such as Duratec components, Hydrocell vapor chamber cooling, dual fans for a 13 dB drop in acoustics and at least a 7°C improvement in cooling performance, and a significant boost in the base clock speeds to 1000 MHz on the core and 1425 MHz on the GDDR5 memory. Let's see if the improvements and hardware enhancements equate to a better end user experience.
Closer Look:
XFX has loaded the packaging with a ton of information about the Black Edition HD 7970. The front features the Black Edition logo, the name of the card, and information about the 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, double dissipation cooling, and Ghost Thermal technology. The back and sides touch on the rest of the card's attributes including Hydrocell technology, Duratec component selection, and 4K display support.
Inside the outer sleeve is a black box typical of XFX's GPU products, with the XFX logo and "Play Hard" slogan on the top flap. Inside is a top panel that holds the accessories. Underneath, the HD 7970 is held in place by a form-fitting carton.
The accessory bundle included with the XFX Black Edition HD 7970 contains both documentation and hardware. The documentation includes the driver disk, a quick install guide, a door tag to let others know not to bother you while fragging, information on the limited warranty, and sales information on XFX's power supply line. The hardware side of the bundle is really kind of slim, consisting of an HDMI to DVI dongle, Crossfire bridge, and a Black Edition badge to put on your case.
The XFX Black Edition Double Dissipation HD 7970 promises improved performance and cooling over the stock cards – let's dig a little deeper to find out if the card has what it takes to deliver on them.


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The idea of three women going wild during Xmas. Drinking and trashing their moms Xmas wishes. Xmas is a family time where families get together to celebrate the last days of the year. Nothing good from this movie. I though the movie was funny according with some reviews where an user keep saying this movie was funny. I went and I felt dirty and I left the movie theater wishing nobody was seeing me coming from this movie. Small town rumors can go wild.
All the bad reviews on this site are written by the same person. It is so obvious with the wording. I've seen it happen over and over again on this site. Hey person writing 100 bad reviews: We get it. You didn't like the movie. However, I guarantee this person doesn't even go to see the movies they review on here.
Bad language used by very young children. Come on now! Ridiculous.
Bad moms.
Bad Santa.
Bad Christmas
Bad presents.
An original name. The director was lazy when called this movie.
Movie is amazing dumb.
I wasted my time watching this movie. Scenes were disgusting. The acting was horrible. The women were noisy and their acting looked like were on drugs. Probably.
Absolutely LOVED this movie. You have to have an actual sense of humor to understand it. Many who are giving it a bad review, clearly had no idea what they were walking into in the first place. These are very well established actresses and they absolutely know how to act! If your in to crass, gritty, real life funny then this is a movie for you! If you have a stick in your butt, go watch my little pony!
Terrible acting. Cheese movie.
Women all drunk and all trashed.
Wow. What a lovely movie.
Laughed a lot through out the movie. Must have an open sense of humor. Is not your Hallmark christmas movie but I was def entertained enough to watch it again.
A sense of Humor has nothing to do with this movie geting a 1 star rating...It was just plain stupid , a total waste of time folks...
This is probably the worst movie ive ever seen. Absolutey the worst xmas show, so gross, what were these women thinking. So bad, save your money
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At The Ohio State University, the term "master plan" is obsolete. That's because what traditional master plans often lack—input from an institution's academic and finance folks—are an integral part of the One Ohio State Framework Plan, shares Amanda Hoffsis, senior director of physical planning.
Presidents, CFOs, and trustee finance committee members will not travel too far down any paths related to sustainability until their associated costs are identified and thoroughly assessed.
Unfortunately, these considerations often still take place within confusing, partially-informed situations on campuses. Budgeting strategically to accomplish multiyear sustainability objectives is among the most significant challenges for a leadership team. Optimally, there needs to be a budget process in place that can flexibly address key sustainability needs at any point in a fiscal year.
Unless you live in a cave, you've seen the alarming headlines highlighting "exploding" college costs and "crushing" student loan debt. Because the media is trying to grab readers' attention, these articles often use the most startling cases of these serious problems without providing context needed to fully understand the complexity of these issues. A simple internet search reveals the prevalence of these types of articles. Here are just a few recent headlines:
Americans are increasingly choosing donor-advised funds (DAFs) as their preferred charitable giving vehicle. They have become the fastest growing vehicle in philanthropy, outnumbering private foundations by more than two-to-one. In 2010 (the most recent available data), grantmaking from DAFs totaled more than $6.1 billion, according to the "2011 Donor-Advised Fund Report" from National Philanthropic Trust.
There are two things Muhlenberg College (Pa.) president Randy Helm makes sure to do when he writes his annual tuition letter to parents, and both are in the first paragraph. First, he thanks parents for sending their children to the college; second, he details the following year's tuition and fees and notes the percentage increase over the current year.
The good news: The majority of U.S. colleges and universities polled in the third annual tuition pricing survey from Moody's Investor Service project net tuition revenue growth for fiscal year 2012. The bad news: More U.S. universities anticipate tuition revenue to drop than compared to the previous year.
With ever more affordable options available to them, a new report shows that students are spending somewhat less on average for their textbooks than in previous years. According to the Student Watch study conducted by the OnCampus Research division of the National Association of College Stores (NACS), students spent $655 on required course materials this year, down from $667 two years ago and from $702 four years ago.
A report by credit score analyst FICO shows growing concern for the stability of the student loan market, putting additional strain on the fragile economy. U.S. student loan debt now exceeds credit card debt, with an estimated $750 billion in outstanding student loans.More than two-thirds of bank risk professionals surveyed expected loan delinquencies to rise.
Colleges and universities stand to reap the benefits of tens of billions of dollars in federal funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The legislation will impact everything from student aid and research funding to technology investments and projects planning. Two experts, Kevin Hegarty, vice president and chief financial officer at University of Texas, Austin, and Lander Medlin, executive vice president of APPA, provide valuable insight about the stimulus package in this edited digest of our web seminar.