text:
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 16th Nov 2011 23:38 UTC, submitted by sb56637
And another popular Linux distribution pushes a new release out the door. This time around, it's openSUSE, as they just released version 12.1. Other than the usual latest and greatest version of all the open source desktops and associated tools, there's a few other interesting tidbits in this release as well.
Thread beginning with comment 497695
To view parent comment, click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To view parent comment, click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
Too bad I can't mod you up. Either way, I was like you until about 3 hours ago when I tried Xfce 4.8 on Fedora 16 and PCLinuxOS Phoenix Edition (XFCE). I think you should try Xfce. I personally believe you will like it. It's much better and professional looking than GNOME 2.x and the performance is also very good. I now need to make a decision between Fedora 16 and PCLinuxOS Phoenix. They both have great packagers managers: Synaptic and yum. Don't know which one is better as a desktop.
Edited 2011-11-19 10:58 UTC

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Katy Perry Under Fire for Kiddie Cupcake Bra Stunt
It's bad enough that the world had to suffer through Katy Perry's super flat performance of 'Wide Awake' at the MuchMusic Video Awards last night (June 17), but now we have to read about the aftermath of her brilliant (read: not so brilliant) red carpet idea.
Perry showed up with an entourage of young girls dressed as the characters she portrayed in a number of her previous videos. The 27-year-old singer is coming under fire for allowing a young girl to come dressed as her from her 'California Gurls' video, complete with cupcakes over her boobs. Even though this youngin's mom should've known better, we get the impression that she'd rather have her daughter appear on a red carpet dressed like a tot from 'Toddlers and Tiaras,' than, say that chick on the right with the mouthbrace.
Even the mini-Katy with the big Jersey hair in the pink shirt is staring at this cupcake-bra wearing grade schooler thinking, "Giiiirl, that is not a good look!" Or ya know, "This b—- is gonna hog all the spotlight." Something like that.
Feminist blogs tore Perry a new one for essentially sexualizing a little girl. While we doubt that was her intent, it still shows a slight lack of foresight on her part … sort of like not changing out of her nude bodysuit did. And admit it, the kid does look cute!
Do you think the costume crossed the line or that the world is overreacting? Tell us in the comments below!
Watch the Katy Perry 'Wide Awake' Video


text:
|Thread Tools
|2010-11-11, 20:26
|Link #1
♪~ Daydreaming ~♪
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Italy
Fairy Tail - Spoilers & Speculation (for experienced Fairy Tail readers only)
This thread is for the experienced Fairy Tail viewer (i.e. those of you who are familiar with potentially all the light novels / manga), its purpose is to allow free discussion of theories and speculation over the Fairy Tail anime series, it therefore will contain unmarked spoilers. If you are a light novel / manga virgin of Fairy Tail, then do not read this thread unless you want to be spoiled (use the First Time Viewers thread instead).
Since posters are expected to be familiar with the light novel / manga, there is no real need for spoiler tags, but feel free to include them if you so wish.
Adding a Spoiler tag:
Just highlight your spoiler and click the button found on the "Quick Reply" and "Reply to Thread" forms.
Make sure that you include a title that clearly identifies the specific source of the spoiler!
Finally, please remain on-topic and do not use this thread if it's just discussion about the current or previous anime episodes. Also remember that this isn't a light novel / manga discussion thread, if you do want to discuss the light novel then please use the existing thread.
|2010-11-12, 12:37
|Link #2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Given that Lucy already has 9 zodiac gold keys, she could possibly collect all 12 before Fairy Tail ends, and become the strongest / greatest Stellar Spirit Mage of all times. It was mentioned that Lucy lacks magic power to summon too many spirits and I think (not too sure) that the spirits' powers are also correlated to her magic power. Which means she could easily become an S-class mage now if she has the magic power. Wonder how she's going to gain this magic power...
|2010-11-12, 18:01
|Link #3
Adeptus Animus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Age: 31
Rather than lacking, people constantly seem to praise Lucy's power. During Loke's arc she summoned all her spirits at once, surprising both him and the king himself, after all.
But yeah, Lucy's very rapidly on her way to joining the ranks of the strongest mages.
|2010-11-13, 03:28
|Link #4
~Night of Gales~
Join Date: Dec 2005
Lucy's a victim of plot-dumb ( niceness ), more than anything else.
Loke can summon himself for a sustainable amount of time while not losing any or much battle strength. Gemini allows her to copy 2 mages for 5 minutes, have their powers and memories at the moment of copy.
These 2 alone means Lucy is a fighting force worth of 4, since even against a weaker opponent, Gemini can just copy Lucy for a double Celestial Mage summoning action. If only she was half as smart as Angel, she'd be up there along with Fried and base!Natsu as the 'just below S-class.'
As for Lucy's mana pool, it's actually praised, not looked down upon. Apparently most Celestial mages can only summon one a time. Lucy and Angel can manage sustaining 2 at the same time while still being able to fight with them. Plus Lucy summoned 3-4 consecutively against Angel, and still has enough mana to use a high level spell.
At times, it's hard to really gauge Lucy's strength properly. Virgo, whose ugly gorilla form actually managed to wrestle with Natsu for a bit, is sometimes 'lol useless fanservice spirit' and other times, strong in using her digging ability against enemies like Byro. Plus the rest of her spirits not named Loke and Aquarius are kinda under-used seriously, despite them supposed to get stronger as Lucy does as well.
|2010-11-13, 14:34
|Link #5
Have to agree with what's been said about Lucy. She's technically got a lot of power, not only with her spirits (and possible intelligent use of them), but she's skilled with that whip, too. So she pretty much has to be kept dumb in order to manage that power level.
One particular thing I thought recently, is that there is technically a 13th zodiac sign: Ophiuchus, also known as Serpentarius. It might be an interesting trick to pull, having Luzy discover the 13th key after she gets the other 12.
But yeah, she's been shown to be getting stronger, too, with being able to summon more and more spirits at a time. If she ever gets to a point where she can bring out all 12, she'll be a serious threat.
|2010-11-13, 15:15
|Link #6
Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
If she does get that crazy powerful then she'll be a shoo-in for not only S-rank but a contender for the top.
Hnn, I think that maybe, just maybe, Lucy might end up with the title of 'Master of Fairy Tail' when it's all said and done? I don't think Natsu can take it - he's a DS and they have just one purpose with their magic. Ezra...she's the most likely to take it but right now, I don't think she wants it - especially since Jellal's locked up somewhere and most likely will be broken out sometime in the future, settle down and whatnot. It's going to happen, I just know it - his expy didn't fair all too well in Rave Master so Jellal most likely has a happy end waiting for him.
Gildartz, as badassed as he is, I don't think he'll take it either.
In all honestly, Mirajane should have it, she practically runs the guild as is.
|2010-11-13, 16:13
|Link #7
Senior Guest
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Athens (GMT+2)
Age: 30
|2010-11-13, 18:18
|Link #8
Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
Not to mention that FT has 3 out of 7 DS that are available. If they really will turn into Dragons, that will suck, especially for Wendy. Now that I know how she'll look when she grows up, I don't want her to leave!!!
But I do want to see this before all is said and done: Ezra and Mirajane - back-to-back badassery.
|2010-11-13, 22:17
|Link #9
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Didn't Makarov said that Erza is a candidate for taking over the guild but she's too young or something? To think that Lucy will become master, that's kinda far-fetched ain't it? Plus it seems like Lucy has some connection with the king of stellar spirits. Hmm, maybe she can summon him once per day after getting all 12 zodiac keys
|2010-11-14, 00:01
|Link #11
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: United States--- California
Lucy will not be master. That's too hard to believe.
I'm hoping Laxus will help them in the future though. Maybe after the master dies or something he will return.
|2010-11-14, 00:23
|Link #12
As much as I like Lucy, I don't think she'll be leader of the guild. At least, not with a "far into the future" type of epilogue. I think the real ending will show Lucy getting a new mage into Fairy Tail, similar to the way Natsu did for her.
|2010-11-14, 01:39
|Link #13
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
|2010-11-14, 01:47
|Link #14
Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
She will be by the end of it all, of that I am sure of.
Although, I'm wondering where, at the very least, is the Water Dragon DS and the Earth Dragon DS. I want to see Natsu go up against his natural DS opposite here...^_^
|2010-11-14, 11:45
|Link #15
And remember, although Laxus was lightning, he was a fake DS, with the other fake DS being poison.
Though that brings up an interesting point; the other dragons seemingly disappeared, but the black dragon is still around. What "element" might he be? Why is he still in the world? Does that mean he's a bad dragon that the other DS's will have to face?
|2010-11-14, 12:23
|Link #16
Senior Guest
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Athens (GMT+2)
Age: 30
|2010-11-15, 21:09
|Link #17
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Mashima's poor planning
I've never really taken note of plot holes or poor planning and stuff like that in fairy tail until Lisanna got "resurrected", not that I'm complaining about getting to see Lisanna in future arcs though. But lately, I've been flipping randomly through my manga, especially relating to the current anime arc, and all these stuff start to jump out at me, and bring me alot of questions...
Just on the top of my mind, in Nirvana arc, Racer was asked to bring Jellal's body back because he's the fastest. Now we all know that Racer's magic is to slow the people around him, so does that mean the rest of Oracion doesn't know that?
Wendy eats air. Doesn't that mean, unless the opponent actively removes air from the surroundings or trap her in a vacuum, Wendy is like "immortal", since she can always recover or power up by eating the air around her?
|2010-11-15, 22:24
|Link #18
Awe of She
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orlando
Maybe when she's older and gets a bit of that good ol' Determinator quality like Natsu-niichan. But in my opinion, she's still too NICE to pratically use the combative aspects of air or even think of some creative ways to apply it. Theoretically, she can create concussion waves, vaccum blades, sonic booms, twisters...all of that. She'd be an unstoppable monster.
And of course, the only one who could remove air, or at least make it 'dead' is Zeref...
|2010-11-15, 23:01
|Link #19
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
another funny thing was that she's supposed to be a healer and using support magic and can't fight according to herself in Nirvana arc, but in the Edolas arc she was clearly fighting. while it was nice and cool to see all 3 DS using their breath weapons, but Mashima's contradictions can be unbearable at times.
and I hope he really explains Levy's magic properly, otherwise, after having see that she can conjure material stuff from words and without limits, I could just think of how overpowered it can be.
|2010-11-15, 23:07
|Link #20
She gets more badass in the Edolas arc, especially at the end. But yes, she technically does have the potential to be really bad ass, perhaps more than Natsu or Gajeel. I'm a bit put off they made a young girl the support type among the DS's, but as long as she develops and doesn't remain a damsel in distress, I'll take it.
|Thread Tools


text:
Our favorite oozing pumpkin Jason Whitlock is forging an Enemies List not seen since the last days of Richard Nixon: Selena Roberts, Serena Williams, Hamstring Stretches, etc.
Well, Jason found a new target this past weekend: our good friend Martellus Bennett. Specifically, Whitlock takes issue with Marty B's Black Olympics clip on YouTube…
There's a backup tight end for the Dallas Cowboys who is doing everything he can possibly do to invite self-promotional controversy…
Now, in the past week, he debuted a video showcasing the "Black Olympics," a Kool-Aid-, fried chicken- and watermelon-eating contest between himself and his brother, a rookie free agent with the Seattle Seahawks… I am not easily offended. Perhaps it's my size and affinity for food, but I take virtually no offense to good-naturedly delivered jokes about food stereotypes. Everybody I know - black or white - loves properly seasoned fried chicken.
I don't know about you, but I don't even need proper seasoning to enjoy friend chicken. You could season it with anthrax and I'd still devour it. Anyway, back to Whitlock's rambling…
Watermelon is extremely healthy and very tasty. And it wasn't until I was in my 30s that I kicked my Kool-Aid habit.
When people e-mailed me on Friday asking what I thought of Bennett's "Black Olympics," I didn't know what to think.
I wasn't offended. I was sad. I grew even sadder throughout Friday and Saturday as it became apparent to me that Bennett's grab for controversy was being ignored.
Let's pause right here. So Whitlock starts off his column by trashing Marty B for inviting attention to his antics, but then professes sadness that people failed to pay attention to his antics. I think that merits a solid, "Juh?" But we've only begun to plumb the depths of Whitlock's increasingly unhinged attacks.
I've reluctantly made peace with the fact that black comedians and rappers can make millions of dollars shouting the N-word and lampooning/promoting negative black stereotypes.
If Barack Obama made use of the N-word a death-penalty offense, commercial rap music would disappear and nearly every black comedian would have to rewrite their material.
Oh, let's do it, then. Perfectly sane idea.
My point is I understand the economic impact of outlawing our (black) self-hate.
What I don't understand is when and why it became OK for a black athlete to milk the same cow.
I assumed that Bennett's "Black Olympics" would cause an uproar among the groups that claim to stand against just this kind of racial exploitation.
But Whitlock, isn't it better that NO ONE gave a shit about the video? Do you really want people ginning up outrage and giving Marty B more attention than you believe he deserves?
I like Whitlock, and 99% of the time he writes shit that's more interesting than pretty much any other sportswriter out there. In fact, I'm sure those are his exact marching orders from FOX. "Hey Jason. Go write some crazy shit that people will notice." But his efforts to stir up controversy now seems to scream, "OPRAH! HAVE ME BACK ON!" It's a neat little bit of irony, given that Whitlock is chastising Marty B for drawing unwarranted attention to himself while using his column to more or less do the exact same thing.
I emailed Marty B and his manager for comment on Whitlock's article, but they never got back to me. However, Marty B did respond to the criticism on Michael Irvin's radio show, apparently emerging from his appearance without Irvin having stabbed him in the neck with scissors. Some clips…
I don't really think it's offensive. It depends on your sense of humor and how you look at things. We were just having fun and it was very funny for me and my brothers, when I look at it I just can't stop laughing. If someone takes offense, I apologize. That wasn't my intention. It was just us having fun. Some people like what you do and some people don't. Always in life, anything you do, someone is going to have a different opinion than what you have…
I'll get criticized regardless. I don't do it to get crities (sic) or people say it's me fighting ot (sic) get attention, but it's not. ...It's just me being me. That's why I have Marty B TV for the fans to see what type of person I am outside of football. ...In my spare time I like to have fun and make these youtube videos. We're just having fun.
Now obviously, I have some bias in this argument. But doesn't Bennett sound like the sane person in this fight? "Hey, we decided to fuck around and make a stupid video. If people don't like it, oh well." Sounds like a perfectly rational rebuttal to me. Much more so than, "Hey everyone! Pay more attention to this camera hog so that we'll finally realize how much we black people hate ourselves and do something to correct it!" That argument's a bit of a stretch, particularly when you used column space the week before to call Serena Williams fat and lazy.
Then again, I am a white person. And like Leitch, there's a very good chance I have no fucking idea what I'm talking about when it comes to bojanglin' matters such as these. Perhaps the best way to settle this fight is to turn to the most democratic, articulate, and diverse group of voices in the world… YouTube commenters.
house niggers, always shucking and jiving for white people.
Why that dude isn't on welfare and instead makes a big paycheck is the American tragedy ! !
how bout a white olympics? who can snitch the most, who can bitch the most, and who is the most stuck up.
Thats great, I've got a few events in mind. the 40 OZ. Chug a lug - Crack pipe relay - Run to the mailbox for the government check, Most kids by different fathers, etc, etc. LOL
Uh oh. We may not settle this thing for a while.
UPDATE: Video response to Whitlock from the Marty B camp. Complete with handy screengrab! "He's a cross between Al Sharpton and Sean Hannity, if ever was a person." Indeed.


text:
Hi everyone
I have started to embark on my journey across the entire world to collect pets, but I wanted your expertise on how I should approach it.
Last night I spent ages killing snow cubs and rabbits in dun morogh waiting for a fluxfire feline to spawn and it never happened. Then flew rings around Loch Modan for a small black ram, and again, no show. It felt like such a waste of time, as I could have traveled to a few new zones and picked up 10 more pets in that time. What I want to know is, is there any way to use the filters on this site to show the pet spawning frequency? I think I'd much rather pick all of the low hanging fruit (rats snakes etc) and maybe do 1-2 flyovers of a zone - and then come back when my list is a more manageable length to pick up those less common pets.
I also wondered - does killing the common pets help your chance of seeing a rare spawn? Do I need to battle them or can I insta-cast something at them to kill them?
So what do you reckon - what advice will you impart to a budding collector?


text:
|Version 2 (modified by 10 years ago) (diff),
Third-party distributions of Django
Many third-party distributors are now providing versions of Django integrated with their package-management systems. These can make installation and upgrading much easier for users of Django since the integration includes the ability to automatically install dependencies (like database adapters) that Django requires.
Typically, these packages are based on the latest stable release of Django, so if you want to use the development version of Django you'll need to follow the instructions for installing the development version from our Subversion repository.
The FreeBSD ports system offers both Django 0.96 (py-django) and a more recent, but not current, version based on Django's trunk (py-django-devel). These are installed in the normal FreeBSD way; for Django 0.96, for example, type: cd /usr/ports/www/py-django && sudo make install clean.
Linux distributions
There are two options available for a repository-controlled installation of django. The first option is the availability of django in the 'extra' repository. The availability of this repository on the system allows for the package to be installed with the magic of 'pacman -S django'. The second option is to install an svnbuild of the package. This package can be found on the Archlinux AUR, and can be easily installed with the yaourt program. Using yaourt as a user with sudo access allows for a relative safe way to install user-made packages. There are multiple other django packages on the AUR. You have for example the django-utils package that can be installed in a similar fashion using yaourt.
all Debian releases, see the APT HOWTO for instructions
RPM Based Distributions
all Ubuntu releases, see also Ubuntu documentation on "Adding and Removing Software"
Mac OS X
Django 0.96 can be installed via the MacPorts system. If you're using Python 2.4, type sudo port install py-django-devel. For Python 2.5, type sudo port install py25-django-devel. MacPorts can also be used to install a database, and the Python interface to your chosen database.


text:
Scholarship Opportunity Detail Page
Previous Page | New Search | Browse All
SPS Peggy Dixon Two Year College Scholarship
|Scholarship Provider:
|Society of Physics Students
|Application Deadline:
|Based on scholarship, potential and SPS participation, this award is intended for students who are transitioning from a two-year college into a physics bachelor's degree program. The scholarship is named in memory of Dr. Peggy A. Dixon, SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma Historian from 1992-2003, who was also an SPS Advisor at the Montgomery College for many years.
Funded by donors of Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society and the American Institute of Physics.
|Scholarship Amount:
|Scholarship Website:
|School Type Requirement:
|Two Year College or Four Year College
|Applicant Class Requirement:
|Freshman or Sophomore
|Applicant Requirement:
|Future Teacher
|Awards Given:
|Length of Award:
|One Year
|Other Comments:
|Past winners may re-apply
Scholarship Opportunity Contact Information
|Primary Contact:
Sacha Purnell
Society of Physics Students
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
Email: email@example.com
Phone: 301-209-3007
Fax: 301-209-0839


text:
Food (Art) for Thought: Prints for the Kitchen
Themed art can easily be cheesy, but when done right it's pretty charming. Here are 10 examples of the latter for the kitchen, and, hey, a few of these prints include conversions and recipes — meaning they're useful too!
1. Kitchen Happiness by ReStyle, $21
2. Kitchen Drawings (originals), Milk Farm Road, $125
3. Kitchen Conversions by Sweet Fine Day, $28
4. Le Chef by Anek, $45
5. Strawberries No 2 by Lucille's Kitchen, $38
6. Set of Four 5x7 Kitchen Art Prints of Family Recipes with Handlettering by Articipe, $25
7. Homemade Pie by Sweet Fine Day, $18
8. Fresh Eggs by Carl Christensen, $30
9. Keep Canning by Old School Stationers, $42
10. Diner Sign by Shannon Blue Photography, $28
(Images: as linked)
Apartment Therapy supports our readers with carefully chosen product recommendations to improve life at home. You support us through our independently chosen links, many of which earn us a commission.


text:
Direct Social Work Practice
Joseph Walsh
Direct social work practice is the application of social work theory and/or methods to the resolution and prevention of psychosocial problems experienced by individuals, families, and groups. In this article, direct practice is discussed in the context of social work values, empowerment, diversity, and multiculturalism, as well as with attention to client strengths, spirituality, and risk and resilience influences. The challenges of practice evaluation are also considered.
Altaf Husain
Islamophobia is not a new term but it has become commonly used in the United States following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This entry provides an overview of the demographics of the Muslim population in the United States. The historical context in which the use of the term first emerged is then identified, followed by a discussion of the two major approaches to defining Islamophobia. The term connotes either outright anti-Muslim bigotry due to religious intolerance or racism and xenophobia toward people from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia who are Muslim or who have a "Muslim-like" appearance. The history of anti-Muslim bigotry in the United States is traced from before the founding of the nation through present times. Implications are presented for social work with Muslim clients, organizations, and communities who may be impacted by anti-Muslim bigotry.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Edward R. Canda and Sherry Warren
This entry provides an introduction to mindfulness as a therapeutic practice applied within social work, including in mental health and health settings. It describes and critiques mindfulness-based practices regarding definitions, history, current practices, best practices research, and ethical issues related to using evidence-based practices, acquiring competence, addressing social justice, and respecting diversity.
Muslim Social Services
Pamela Aneesah Nadir
Zakat or obligatory charity is a foundation of Muslim social services. Social services with Muslims date back more than 1,400 years to the time of the Prophet Muhammad. His biography reflects his involvement in the care of the poor, widows, and orphans and engagement in social justice for women and minorities. Muslim communities throughout the United States are providing social services for Muslims; however, an institutionalized network of professional social services sensitive to the needs of Muslims is in the developmental stage.
Oral History and Social Work
Arlene Bowers Andrews
This article reviews basic skills for conducting and using oral histories, summarizes ethical issues, presents examples relevant to social work, and suggests useful resources. For social workers, oral history can be a way to record the history of social change as well as a means of promoting social change. Oral history can honor, inform, raise consciousness, and motivate action. Oral histories are particularly relevant for historically excluded populations and those with oral traditions. Generating the history requires a thorough awareness of the narrator, the story, and the role of the listener as well as skillful interviewing, use of digital technology, and appropriate archiving.


text:
Horizontal boarded calfskin leather wallet
Scuderia Ferrari Store Exclusive
The elegant men's horizontal boarded calfskin leather wallet is meant for Scuderia Ferrari fans who want to stand out with style.
The classic men's wallet with a horizontal cut is renewed with a special rippled texture, obtained through the boarding treatment applied to the calfskin, a traditional Italian technique that gives the accessory an extra bold touch. This s Scuderia Ferrari wallet features a minimalist design, and internal compartments for credit cards and coins. It takes its inspiration from the racing world, with the words 'Made in Italy' and 'Scuderia Ferrari' engraved on the inside and an enameled Ferrari Shield on the outside.
- Dimensions: 12.2x9.7 cm
- Made in Italy
- Compartments for credit cards
- Ferrari Shield in enameled metal
- Composition: 100% Calfskin


text:
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Seth Schiesel of the New York Times seems to be channeling me in his piece yesterday entitled, "Courts Block Laws on Video Game Violence."
As video games have surged in popularity in recent years, politicians around the country have tried to outlaw the sale of some violent games to children. So far all such efforts have failed. Citing the Constitution's protection of free speech, federal judges have rejected attempts to regulate video games in eight cities and states since 2001. The judge in a ninth place, Oklahoma, has temporarily blocked a law pending a final decision. No such laws have been upheld.
I've been doing a lot of writing on this subject in recent years and have pointed out that every single court that has reviewed the constitutionality of video game regulation has concluded that:
(1) Video games are a form of expression protected by the First Amendment.
(2) Not a single court in America has supported the theory that a causal link exists between exposure to video games and real-world acts of actual violence.
(3) Parents have many less-restrictive means of dealing with underage access to potentially objectionable games—such as the industry's private rating and labeling system, third-party ratings and info, console-based controls, and the fact that they don't have to buy the games in the first place! [See my paper and book for more details on all these things.]
Unfortunately, that's not going to stop other states from trying to regulate. As Schiesel points out,
New York will probably be the next state to try its chances in court. Gov. Eliot Spitzer has declared regulating children's access to video games a priority. The State Assembly passed a game-regulation bill in June, and the Senate could take up the measure when the Legislature reconvenes as soon as next month. The New York bill has been phrased in an attempt to pass constitutional muster, but it will almost surely be challenged by the same game-industry legal team that has successfully opposed game regulations around the country.
You can bet the bank on it. And they will win again.
posted by Adam Thierer @ 5:50 PM |
Free Speech
Link to this Entry | Printer-Friendly
Post a Comment:
Email Address:


text:
Shenanigan Shake
Shenanigan Shake ($5.50) at Edzo's Burger Shop, 2218 N. Lincoln Ave.
Available until: March 31
The early-morning wait at Edzo's isn't just for the burgers. Omar ("The Shake Guy") takes his time to hand-mix vanilla ice cream and mint syrup in an old-fashioned milkshake maker, delivering the excess in a chilled metal cup to customers. The milkshake is thick enough to eat with a spoon, not too sweet and contains just the right amount of refreshing mint flavor. Topped with green sprinkles, whipped cream and a cherry, it's a perfect treat. --Elite Truong
Copyright © 2018, The Morning Call


text:
This appendix lists the changes from version to version in the MySQL Utilities source code.
Note that we tend to update the manual at the same time we make changes to MySQL Utilities. If you find a recent version of the MySQL Utilities listed here that you can't find on our download page (http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/), it means that the version has not yet been released.
The date mentioned with a release version is the date of the last Bazaar ChangeSet on which the release was based, not the date when the packages were made available. The binaries are usually made available a few days after the date of the tagged ChangeSet, because building and testing all packages takes some time.
The manual included in the source and binary distributions may not be fully accurate when it comes to the release changelog entries, because the integration of the manual happens at build time. For the most up-to-date release changelog, please refer to the online version instead.
Release notes for the changes in each release of MySQL Utilities are located at MySQL Utilities Release Notes.


text:
Theatrical Mixer
The Albuquerque Theatre Guild shakes up the scene
If the Albuquerque Theatre Guild had a catchphrase, it'd be: "More butts in seats." The adage best sums up the organization's top priority—plus, it's pithy and would look great on a T-shirt.
A lack of butts is what ignited Ray Orley's frustration in December of 2006. Too few seats were occupied during the run of What the Butler Saw at the Desert Rose Playhouse, a fact Orley observed from the stage nightly.
"I kept noticing that this was happening," Orley says. When he and his wife moved to Albuquerque from London nearly eight years ago, he was astonished by the large quantity, and quality, of theatrical activity for a city this size, he says. "I also noticed the city itself isn't aware that it has this treasure here." The result is too many great plays staged without enough audience members to pack the house every night.
The poor attendance of What the Butler Saw was Orley's final straw. He sent an angry e-mail to everyone he knew in the Albuquerque theater community detailing his irritation. But instead of just blowing off steam, he started a firestorm. "I thought I was just getting something off my chest," he says, "but there was this absolute flood of e-mails and replies saying: Yes, yes, yes—we need to do something about this." So he did.
After a few organizational meetings, the Albuquerque Theatre Guild officially incorporated on March 14, 2007. Virginia Ludvik immediately jumped onboard, having been one of the people to receive Orley's e-mail. "I always like to say it started when Ray got mad," she says. The contents of his e-mail focused on the weekend's events—three performances going on simultaneously at different theaters, all without reviews in the newspapers, with plenty of open seats and loads of talent—but spoke to a larger problem. "People just started to respond," Ludvik says. "Pretty soon there was this whole dialogue going on—back and forth, back and forth, back and forth—to the point that he said, Let's have a meeting."
Ludvik moved to Albuquerque just two years ago and submersed herself in the theater scene, starting by volunteering backstage at the Vortex Theatre's production of Hamlet. "It was a wonderful, fantastic play," she says. "I came from San Francisco, I was a snob; it was the first community theater production I'd seen in years, and I couldn't believe how good it was."
While working on Hamlet's crew, Ludvik met Paul Ford, a local actor-director who teaches at the University of New Mexico's Theatre and Dance Department and is the founder of Theatre-
Now Ludvik is the executive director for Theatre-
Even before becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Albuquerque Theatre Guild pursued its mission. The members formed three committees—Unity, Buzz and Web—to open communication lines between theater groups, promote member performances and get as much information on the guild's website, abqtheatre.org, as possible. Orley, who was the president of the guild until becoming treasurer in early July, says the main purpose of the guild is to let potential audience members know what's going on around town and really toot Albuquerque's horn as a theater city. "It also has another purpose to help the various theaters in town cooperate with each other towards this end and also to share resources," he says.
Becca Holmes agrees. Holmes is the artistic director of Albuquerque Little Theatre (ALT), a standard in local performing arts about to celebrate its 80th season. ALT has overcome many tough runs to reach this momentous achievement, just two years ago majorly revamping its seasonal lineup after some changes to the artistic direction that brought a new outlook on how to grow an audience. Holmes says ALT has been a member of the guild since the beginning, and with the membership came the opportunity to bring artists, organizations and audiences together. "It brings the artists together onto a common ground even though our art forms and what we specialize in may be very different," she says. Beyond sharing resources such as volunteer information, Holmes says the guild is a great way to start talking about the theater community as a whole, not just looking at it from one venue's point of view. Holmes says the guild could possibly prevent simple scheduling problems like multiple shows opening on one night or different theaters doing the same show in a season. These timing issues can cause conflict among patrons—conflict that is readily avoidable.
Whereas ALT has been around for years, newer theaters with grand aspirations are also joining the guild. Tom Schuch represents the Mother Road Theatre Company on the guild board. Mother Road got its start in June of 2006 and has since become the resident company at The Filling Station. Schuch says Mother Road aims to be a professional theater company and already offers one Actors' Equity contract per production. Schuch says the guild will help build collaboration within the theater community that has so far been lacking, and that it will raise the quality of theater as well. "It's so easy for theater companies to isolate themselves," he says. With this organization, all the participating theaters can work toward solving the equation that leads to "butts in seats," he says. It's a tough task, given theater's need to compete with all other forms of entertainment media.
While each individual theater has, to date, relied solely on its own methods of promotion, the guild offers multiple avenues to reach more potential patrons, Orley says. On top of the website—which hosts links to member theaters, résumés of individual members, a calendar of performances and more—the guild published a brochure with a write-up on each theater and plans to publish at least one a year. Salomé Martínez-Lutz, the president and artistic director of Teatro Nuevo México, says she's thrilled to have her performance troupe included in the brochure, as it can only help more people discover the Latino company. She says there was no question when it came to signing Teatro Nuevo México up for membership. "This is on a level where the movers and the shakers are," she says. "I want to move with them and shake a few trees with them, if I can. Everyone is very receptive of what we do."
As receptive and inclusive as the guild strives to be, not every theater in town has joined. Richard van Schouwen, q-Staff Theatre's artistic director, says his theater is not a member, but there have been talks. "It's always, always a struggle for theaters, and ours is no exception, to try to make your way—moneywise," he says. While q-Staff is not a member, the option's not off the table, he says, but for now it's just not financially viable or attractive to become a member theater.
As it stands, dues are paid on a sliding scale once a year, according to the membership guidelines on the guild's website. Organizations with an operating budget of $25,000 or less pay dues of $125; groups with an operating budget between $25,001 and $100,000 pay $250; and groups with an operating budget of $100,001 or more pay $375. Membership includes all benefits, as well as a representative on the board. The Albuquerque Theatre Guild is run completely by volunteers, Ludvik says. All dues go directly into promoting the members. "It's not our goal to sell the guild," she says, "but to sell theater."
Though q-Staff is not a member, van Schouwen says q-Staff is into the idea of the theater community banding together. "My impression is everybody is kind of in a frantic struggle for survival," he says. Everyone within the theater scene is friendly and wants to help each other, he adds, but realistically, that's hard to do without some sort of structure and with limited time. "I'm glad the Theatre Guild is trying to formalize that."
Another major theater company in town not directly involved in the guild is the FUSION Theatre Company. Dennis Gromelski, executive director of FUSION, says that while FUSION isn't a member of the guild, it completely supports the mission of the guild. "It's opening dialogues and communication in this city that has not existed before," he says. Gromelski says the guild is a great idea that is long overdue and similar organizations in cities nationwide have proven to be an asset to their communities. As one of the few Equity theater companies in the Southwest, Gromelski says FUSION is currently directing its energy on maintaining financial independence to continue offering professional theater in Albuquerque.
Over the course of the past year, the Albuquerque Theatre Guild has grown from an electric rant to a theater-promoting engine, pushing toward the goal of filling every seat of every theater for every show in the Duke City. "On a weekend night, Albuquerque probably has more theatrical productions going than any other city its size, except for Cleveland," Orley says. "I grew up in Cleveland, and I'd rather be in Albuquerque."


text:
Topic: Changing iRedMail to POP only server and Gateway Server
==== Provide basic information to help troubleshoot ====
- iRedMail version: iRedAdmin-Pro-LDAP-1.6.2 iredadmin
- Linux/BSD distribution name and version: Centos 6
- Any related log? Log is helpful for troubleshooting.
i have two servers installed with iRedAdmin-Pro-LDAP-1.6.2 iredadmin,i want to achieve the follwing
Purely pop Server to achieve the following
1.Stores Mailboxes for the domains
2.Virtual domains
3.Administration interface for each domain 4.Quota Allocation
5.Mailing List manager 6.Gives access via pop,imap,webmail(all include ssl)
7.stores in ldap authentication credentials for all mailbox users
8.Makes this credentials accessible for our other mail servers(MX and )
9.Receives emails only from our MX
Acts as a Gateway for the pop server
Performs scanning, filtering for local and external domains
a. SPAM Scann
b. Greylisting
c. Anti-Virus
d. IP Blacklisting
e. SPF
f. Recipient Verification
g. Contacts POP server for authentication credentials
h. Implements rate limiting - possibly customised per client
i. Performs domain routing
please assit on what features should i disable for the pop so that it wont be sending mails and just be used for poping mails?


text:
Welcome to the KatRiders.com forums.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
|Vintage Kats Only for Kats made PRIOR to 1988. Pics, Sightings, General Information, Questions;
if it has to do with vintage katana's you'll find it here.
|Forum Tools
|Search this Forum
|New posts
|Hot thread with new posts
|No new posts
|Hot thread with no new posts
|Thread is closed


text:
Just how real is violence? And where does Aikido stands in all of this?
View Single Post
Location: Wolcott Vermont
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 36
Re: Just how real is violence? And where does Aikido stands in all of this?
"Liberal as Hell" etc ...are you trying to engage in conversation or are you trolling?
Scott Harrington
To: Dalaran1991
I hope you continue to have a peaceful life - odds are against it. You may have an 'incident' at a family get together, you may have something stolen from you on the subway, you may have on-line fraud steal money from you, you may accidentally walk into a 7-11 while it is being robbed (this has always been my biggest fear - so unpredictable.) You may also not see the violence around you because you are 1) still young or 2) liberal as hell or unfortunately 3) stupid (I don't believe that in your case but it does cover some people.)
As to Steve Pinker saying violence is on the down swing - he is liberal as hell. Great scientist (I have his book, "How the Mind Works") but his latest book must have been written to a) stroke his liberal beliefs and 2) pay for a new vacation house. Went to a talk by Grossman, author of "On Killing" where he uses statistics (kinda like Pinker) to show violence is on a massive upswing because modern medicine is keeping people alive who would have been on the mortality list. When 500,000 people die in Africa from machete it is not a less violent Earth. Evolutionists talks about "punctuated equilibrium" - well nukes are just waiting to fill in the missing numbers on Pinker's graphs. Or Sarin gas in Syria.
As to martial arts and violence, particularly Daito ryu, everybody forgets that a large portion of the curriculum was police based training (see the individual names of the "Soden" books through Hisa) which were used to reduce or restrain violent offenders.
Even Ueshiba didn't come to a more philosophical outlook till Japan was bombed, their carriers sunk at Midway (insuring an eventual defeat in the war) and he moved to Iwama.
Violence is like fire, it must be contained or it runs wild. One way to contain it is to meet it headlong and change it like Lynn says. One of my favorite movies is "Amazing Grace" where by sheer will and hard work, England's involvement (and eventually most of the whole world) in the slave trade was ended. Not perfect (look at American Civil War), not forever (Egypt removes prohibition of slavery from new constitution), not a liberal pipe dream on a graph.
Scott Harrington
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by NekVTAikido


text:
(cross posted on Bay City Urbanist)
The Santa Monica budget for the next fiscal year is in it's preliminary stages, and local bicycling activists are working to ensure we get bicycling dedicated funding in the next budget. The more people we can get voicing support for this the better. City Manager Rod Gould has been hosting neighborhood meetings to get residents initial thoughts on their spending priorities, and to present the issues with the city's budget management in light of the financial downturn and reduced state funding.
Two of these neighborhood meetings have already been hosted, and 3 more remain. The one for the Pico Neighborhood, which is where I live, is tonight, and I'll be attending. I encourage Santa Monica residents who come out for some of these and speak up. Particularly for bicyclists, having our bike plan go through an update (public input for a new bike plan will begin soon) doesn't do us much good if we still get the crumbs of table scraps in spending priority as we have had in the past.
Particularly regarding the Pico Neighborhood, Pico is often short changed, and when it comes to bike improvements and basic accommodation, is the least served neighborhood from my observation, even though there are probably more people living car free or car light around Pico. Particularly because of the community college and many students who rent apartments together in the area, including the building I live in.
None of the businesses along Pico accommodate cycling ( the very few exceptions all provide terribly designed, poorly placed or entirely non-functional bike racks), and the city makes no effort to provide for the need using public resources. I like to sum up the state of bicycling in the Pico Neighborhood with the following photograph of two bikes haphazardly locked to a shopping cart at the 99 cent store, for lack of anything much better to attach to.
here, and there is also a form for making online submission of comments. This is a critical time to start getting involved, we don't get bike improvements unless we get dollars to pay for them, and in the big picture, the amount of money cyclists are asking for is peanut shells compared to what we shovel into subsidizing driving every year.
November 17, 7 p.m.
Cosponsored by Pico Neighborhood Association
Virginia Avenue Park Thelma Terry Community Room, 2200 Virginia Avenue
November 30, 7 p.m.
Cosponsored by Friends of Sunset Park
Grant Elementary School Auditorium, 2368 Pearl Street
December 2, 7 p.m.
Cosponsored by North of Montana Association
Montana Branch Library, 1704 Montana Avenue
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Santa Monica Budget Process For 2011-2012 Is Starting, Pico Neighborhood Meeting Tonight, More To Follow
at 9:45 AM Posted by Gary
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
posted by Eugenia Loli on Mon 30th Jul 2007 21:52 UTC, submitted by da_Chicken
SimplyMEPIS, a very popular desktop Linux, is going to change back to using Debian Linux for its core from Ubuntu. In March of 2006, MEPIS founder Warren Woodford, decided to switch to Ubuntu from Debian for the next version of SimplyMEPIS, version 6.0. The plan was to use Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Long Term Service), a.k.a. Dapper Drake, as MEPIS' foundation. Things have changed.


text:
Nymbler is the smart baby name guide that responds to your personal taste.
Nymbler makes name connections with insights from baby-naming expert Laura Wattenberg, author of The Baby Name Wizard.
A boy's name of Hebrew and Polish origin. Janak has never been a common name in the United States. Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious. Bible: the name honoring John the Baptist and John the Evangelist.
U.S. popularity statistics:
|Peak year:
|Rank in 2008:
|3-year trend:


text:
"Drinking Buddies"
Director, screenwriter: Joe Swanberg Weekend trips, office parties, late-night conversations, drinking on the job, marriage pressure, biological clocks, holding eye contact a second too long -- you know what makes the line between "friends" and "more than friends" really blurry? Beer. Cast: Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston. (world premiere)
Ben Richardson
Copyright © 2018, Los Angeles Times


text:
Hi there! My friends call me the King of fuck! This is perhaps due to my peculiar way to knock guys with my big and thick Brazilian dick. Think I am being pretentious ? Well, in this case just watch this DVD and make your own mind. You will also discover Justin Link whom I fuck without interruption for an hour. Jo Delight always ready to serve me. Patrick Levilain pounded mercilessly. Dee and Frederico Manuel Barbosa treated as sluts by two over sized dicks (23 cm and 27 cm). Who's next ???
Category : Latino menFirst timeFeatured videoSpankHard and FetishMixed menMade in FrancePaulo Massa DVD: ------------
Time : 39'
New gay videos
Top this month
Top 100
Free trailers
Big Dicks Hard and Fetish Uro
My fuck buddy Frank
My Bitch
Paulo Massa, Momo and Frederico Barbosa
Submissive slut
Cruising for monster-cock
Paulo Massa and Miguel Martinez
Momo and I we fuck Antoine
Paulo Massa, Momo and Serge Fullmann (2nd scene)
Antoine is fisted like a dirty whore
Paulo Massa and Laurent Slim (2nd scene)
Paulo Massa et Alex Conrad Plan suce
Perdo Ramires and Paulo Massa's reunion
Paulo Massa and Diamantidis Marcellus
A friendly hand!
Paulo Massa and Jerome Dubois
Paulo Massa, Momo and Manuel Dee
Home •
Videos •
Models •
New gay videos •
Top this month •
Top 100 •
Free trailers •
Big Dicks • Hard and Fetish • Uro
Buy Tickets or subscribe an Unlimited Access, and watch videos on all our theaters
Adult webmasters affiliate program •
Promotion tools •
Terms of Usage • Privacy terms
Contact •


text:
To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies. Continuing to use marksandspencer.com means you agree to our use of cookies. See our cookie policy for more information.
Dazzling decorations to bring a touch of sparkle and a sprinkling of Christmas magic to your home
Decorations this way
Whatever your winter coat choice, ours will leave you feeling festive
Shop coats
Fun sweaters for you, luxurious cashmere for them
Shop knitwear
Treat yourself or a loved one to one of our robes or nightdresses this Christmas
Shop nightwear
Shop dressing gowns
Our beautiful bras, from pretty bralets to T-shirt styles, make the perfect present
Shop T-shirt bras
Shop DD+ bras
Play the perfect hand with our first-class formalwear, from stylish suits to sharp separates
Shop suits
Shop ties & formal accessories
From Nordic to novelty, take sweater season in your stride
Shop sweaters & cardigans
Shop lambswool
Layer your little one in our adorable baby bodysuits
Shop now
From newborns to pre-schoolers, bring on the Christmas cuteness
Shop dresses
From new-season favourites to everyday essentials, treat your little ones
Shop the offer
Stylish, winter-ready cover-ups worth going outside for
Shop boys' coats & jackets
Shop girls' coats & jackets
Pure cotton sheets in an array of colours and prints: yes please
Shop bedding sets
Duvet covers here
Sign in to your Marks & Spencer account, or Create an account on your new Marks and Spencer website for UAE. Sign in to enjoy quicker shopping, personal product recommendations and exclusive offers
The item you've searched for is unavailable. With new
arrivals every week, why not explore our latest ranges?
Sign up to our new United Arab Emirates site and receive 10% off your first order. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about our new collections and special offers


text:
Deus Ex For Less Than A Daily Paper*
Can there really be someone who hasn't played Deus Ex yet? Surely not. But just in case, or just in case your copy has exploded, you can pick it up today from Games For Windows Marketplace for 75p. For today only. SEVENTY FIVE PENCE. What on Earth is going on? If you dropped that much money out of your helicopter you'd not bother to land to pick it up! If you're American you're paying 99 of your "cents". (Interesting fact: this doesn't derive from the Latin for 100, but in fact directly from the word "centaur". When the dollar was first created it was based on the value of one hundred centaurs, clearly hugely depreciating since.) Just bloody buy it, you idiots.
*Unless the paper you read is worth less than 75p, in which case, stop it.


text:
|2009-10-05, 09:09
|Link #1
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
One Piece - Chapter 560 (manga)
Welcome to the weekly manga discussion thread for One Piece.
Thread Guidelines
Ah, it's always nice to have early spoilers. Sumary time:
-Chapter title is "Prisoners of Impel Down". Zoro's ministory mentions something about a shadow crouching nearby. I guess him and Perona aren't alone on the island, then....?
-Hancock whispers to Luffy that she's glad he arrived, and gives him the keys for Ace's handcuffs. Luffy hugs her in gratitude, which pretty much causes her to spazz out. Smoker of course tries to stop Luffy, but Hancock turns his jutte into stone with her DF power, and it breaks apart.
-Buggy seems to be hatching up some crazy plan with Mr. 3 and his followers. Meanwhile back to Iva vs. Kuma, Doflamingo explains how Kuma was gradually converted into a Pacifista, starting with his limbs, and recently his head was just completed (which confirms the theory that he's indeed a complete cyborg now). Iva is saddened that Kuma is now a mindless killing machine, but gets angry when he sees his former comrade attacking some of the other ID prisoners. Iva says that he's prepared to go all-out against him now......
-Cut to Crocodile and Daz, who've been seperated from Luffy and co. Naturally Crocoboy still intends to take Whitebeard's head, and blows away some pirates who try to stop him. However, Jozu appears and manages to get in a good hit on the sandman (Croc says that Jozu is surprisingly fast despite his size, so I don't think this has anything to do with Haki). Jozu gets ready to attack again, but gets stopped by Doflamingo, who was nearby. He mocks Crocodile, who gets pissed and threatens to kill him, but Doflamingo has a different suggestion: Joining forces with him. It seems like the both of them will fight Jozu......
-Mihawk is now the one to stop Luffy in his tracks. Apparently, he's itching for a fight against the supernova rookie(!!!).......
Holy crap, this chapter sounds epic! There's a LOT going on here, going by the summary. Still, the idea of Mihawk of all people wanting to fight Luffy is..... damn. The possibility of a Croc/Doflamingo tag team vs. Jozu sounds pretty crazy, too. Also, the impending battle between Iva and Kuma reminds me of what I said in the last chapter thread about wanting to see the true power of Okama Kenpo. Still too bad we didn't get any update on Jinbei vs. Moria, though. I guess there's just too much chaos going on to keep track of everything in a single chapter!
But I think I'm most looking forward to whatever plan Buggy is concocting with his prison crew (and unfortunately, I'm probably the only one who's interested). Well, pics should be out in a couple of days, methinks.....
Oh, and there's no chapter next week. Just lettin' you guys know now.
|2009-10-05, 09:46
|Link #2
The congueror Of The EAST
Join Date: Aug 2008
no u are not alone pal... I'm here waiting for the clown show....
He did manage to convert the buggy ball in to a small device in ID...
hell yea it woul be awsome if he can manage to upgrade it in to something big....
well the marine need to worry about the clown from now on.....
seem to be nice chapter...can't wait for the full sumary...
|2009-10-05, 10:38
|Link #4
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Grand Line
Sounds about great chapter with lot of happening, good going....
Well as we speculated Barthamelow Kuma has now ceased to exist as human and only mindless Kuma-bot is left... well I hope Iva can bring that thing down but if Kumabot uses his DF like Kuma used in Thriller Bark then I dont count much on Ivas victory...
Ooh Luffy hugs Hancock ... Naturally Hancock goes in ecstacy and actually falls down, Marines actually say that Luffy breaked her back! I think Hancock might be able to keep her Schichibukai status if she survives this. But I am really warming up for Hancock-sama...
Joz-Crocodile-Donflamingo... this is an high-explosive combination that I dare not to speculate until chapter arrive...
Luffy vs Mihawk... I never never never never never could have expected this... I had to read that line in spoilers for couple of times before I could understand it...
I dont think Luffy and Mihawk will go all out or atleast someone will interfene, Luffy is strong but he is no match for swordsmen and specially if swordman is caliber like Mihawk... I wonder who will come to interfene...
|2009-10-05, 10:52
|Link #6
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Oh, you mean something like that "Docking" bit from Thriller Bark, right? (Shame we didn't see the complete version of that....) Yeah, that would be awesome, though I rather like the idea of Buggy making some super-bomb that can potentially nuke Marineford, too.
By the way, I know that there's undoubtedly going to be confusion about how Hancock acquired the keys to Ace's shackles, but I think I can make a guess here: She probably managed to swipe them as soon as she arrived at Marineford from Impel Down (after all, she's been there about a whole day before Luffy arrived, so she probably had plenty of opportunities). If that's the case, then she was either waiting to hand Luffy the keys from the beginning or had planned to rescue Ace herself if he couldn't make it. Either way, that ain't gonna fly too well with the marines.....
Now, as far as Luffy vs. Mihawk goes, I honestly think Luffy has less of a chance against Mihawk then he did against Smoker. Still, ol' Hawk Eyes seemed pretty interested in fighting him (he apparently makes some comment about Shanks when they face off), so maybe he considers Luffy to be a warm-up to his inevitable confrontation with Zoro.....?
|2009-10-05, 10:54
|Link #7
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: East Cupcake
Buggy's gonna blow everything up!
Damn, what a spoiler, and (eventually) what a chapter. Hancock takes care of the one thing we know of that gives Smoker offensive capabilities; Iva is gonna get serious (come on, prove that the Revolutionaries aren't jokes); Crocodile is going to join DoFlamingo (who's whoring himself out to everyone it seems) to fight Jozu; and finally Mihawk is going to play with Luffy (who's going to save him this time ). What beautiful chaos.
This more than makes up for the fact that there will be no One Piece next week...
|2009-10-05, 11:07
|Link #8
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
That reminds me: Whatever happened to that commander that Doflamingo was messing around with before Luffy arrived? Y'know, that water buffalo guy? Eh, I guess it's just like I said before about there being too much chaos to keep up with. Either way, the prospect of two of OP's biggest pimps joining forces can be pretty much summed up in one word: Orgasmic.
|2009-10-05, 11:21
|Link #11
Absolute Haruhist!
Join Date: Mar 2006
Age: 31
And henshin refers to transforming, like how he transformed into a car back in Logtown. I want to see more transformations lol, maybe he can transform into a tank or artillery to fire some Buggy Shells.
|2009-10-05, 11:58
|Link #12
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Oh, I already knew what both terms meant. Heh, I wonder what Buggy Docking would be called, though? Super Big Top Emperor?
The summary was already confirmed to be legit. But yeah, things always become clearer once the pics come out.....
|2009-10-05, 12:27
|Link #13
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: In my room
How about super red nose cannon
I like the spoilers except the part about mihawk vs luffy. Its just doesn't fit to the idea. I mean mihawk is supposed to be zoro aim. And luffy fighting him. Maybe it will not be a serious fight or it will be halted. Because I can't see any merit their for the story except its good to be godly awesome but I wish too see mihawk ownage when he fights zoro.
As for luffy embracing hancock............... drooling........................... is smoker not dead yet? he supposed to be with a SUPER charge hancock.
Donflamingo and Crocoboy joining up to beat the 3rd commander will be awesome. 2 wackos vs a giant diamond. But it just proves how strong a commander of white beard is. For 2 warlord to even try to mess up with one. And the 1st commander is in par with an admiral.
Maybe Teach is right for ace being near legendary/ I mean the commarnders are near legendary levels.
|2009-10-05, 12:36
|Link #16
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Grand Line
But cant say what happens...You just can't predict what Oda does...
|2009-10-05, 12:47
|Link #17
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
I highly doubt those two will have a prolonged fight. Most likely Luffy will have a short scuffle with Mihawk similar to the one he had with Blackbeard at Impel Down before someone else takes over for him (probably Marco, seeing as Whitebeard ordered him to protect Luffy in the first place, yet for some reason didn't lift a finger when Smoker was about to rape him with his seastone weapon....).
|2009-10-05, 13:03
|Link #20
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
I know Hancock was the one to save Luffy and all, but..... I dunno, I guess I just don't think that should be an excuse for Marco to neglect his responsibility. Also, if he takes on Mihawk then we may finally get a chance to see his real fighting style (I recall there being a lot of speculation in the past about Marco being a swordsman). Let's hope he gets his rear in gear the next time Luffy is in danger, yeah?
|Thread Tools


text:
|2012-04-20, 00:42
|Link #983
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: France
Age: 28
2.3% for this week's noitaminA. Not a huge hit yet, not a disaster either.
|2012-04-23, 16:35
|Link #987
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
アンパン 2.5 (Anpanman)
コナン 9.1 (Conan)
ウチュウ 3.1 (Uchuu Kyôdai)
ハンター 3.5 (Hunter x Hunter)
ワンピ再 4.7 (One Piece rerun)
GOチャギントン 2.9 (Chuggington)
トリコ 7.4 (Toriko)
ワンピ 9.0 (One Piece)
チビマル 12.1 (Chibi)
サザエ 18.5 (Sazae-san)
ドラエモン 休 (Doraemon)
クレシン 休 (Shin-chan)
4/20 27:20-29:10 映画レッツゴーライダー 1.3 (OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders)
エリアノキシ 0.8 (Area no Kishi)
セイントセイヤ 1.5 (Saint Seiya Omega)
バトスピ 2.2 (Battle Spirits)
ゴーバス 4.4
フォーゼ 6.5 (Kamen Rider Fourze)
スマイルプリ 6.4 (Smile Precure)
|2012-04-23, 17:06
|Link #988
North American Haruhiist
Join Date: Oct 2010
Age: 38
^ 1.5 is Saint Seiya Omega's lowest rating so far, the previous weeks it hung around 2.3
3.1 is pretty good for Uchuu Kyoudai(Space Brothers) to be holding on at for Week 4. Still hoping the ratings hold there or go back closer to week 2's 3.9.
Hunter x Hunter rebounding from a series-low of 2.7 back to 3.5 is a good sign for it. Perhaps it start to go back into the 4s.
|2012-04-23, 19:20
|Link #989
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Uchuu Kyoudai is doing pretty well indeed. For comparaison purposes, it took Beelzebub 7 episodes to get over 3% and its first 4 episodes got 2.4%, 2.6%, 2.7% and 2.1%.
A necessary increase for Hunter x Hunter. However 3.5% still remains quite low (barely 0.4% over Uchuu Kyoudai in a better time slot...); I think it should be aiming for ratings in the 4.5-5.0% range...
|2012-04-25, 02:36
|Link #990
Criminal Unrequitor
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Jul 2010
Wow @ how well Uchuu Kyoudai's doing. Though it did replace Beelzebub's timeslot and Beelzebub did do decently. Plus Uchuu Kyoudai does get praises wherever it goes and the manga's selling pretty well.
|2012-04-25, 09:14
|Link #991
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Japan should put more shows like Space Brothers on during the day. I honestly think something like Chihayafuru would have done better at that time slot then late at night.
But still really happy to see Uchuu Kyoudai doing do well.
|2012-04-25, 10:56
|Link #992
AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Hokkaido
Age: 69
Does Uchuu Kyoudai carry ordinary product advertising? The reason why most anime is shown late at night is because the production committees buy the time on the stations themselves. In daytime hours there are larger audiences that advertisers want to reach, and anime typically does not draw sufficient viewers to carry it then.
Anime is more akin to an "infomercial" than to live-action television programming. Usually the intent is encourage sales of the adapted medium (manga, light novel, game) and sales of ancillary merchandise. NHK carries anime in weekend daytime slots (Dennou Coil, Major, Kemono no Sou-ja Erin, and Moribito, for examples), but as a public broadcaster, they don't run commercials on their major services. According to Mahou Showtime, only Beelzebub and Uchuu Kyoudai have occupied that 7 am slot on ytv. All other recent shows on that channel were shown late at night.
|2012-04-28, 09:15
|Link #996
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Chihayafuru had the manga but it definitely wasn't a merchandise powerhouse. I think it just would have done better at an earlier slot. The fans who watch late night anime are not necessarily interested in series like Chihayafuru & the people who might have been interested were probably not awake at that time.
Honestly I think this is the same mistake the noitaminA block made. When the block only showed one show (and I believe was on at a slightly earlier time slot...although still late at night) ratings were better.
|2012-04-28, 10:03
|Link #997
AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Hokkaido
Age: 69
According to Mahou Showtime, the initial noitaminA show still airs at 12:45 am Fridays as past shows did. With the expansion to an hour, the second show airs at 1:15 am. The first two noitaminA shows were aired as 12:35, but starting with Hataraki Man, they all have begun at 12:45.
There are various theories about the decline of noitaminA's ratings, but I don't think the timeslot is the issue.
As for why Chihayafuru wasn't aired in a better time slot, I'll just repeat my earlier comment that the television powers-that-be in Japan apparently didn't think it would draw enough viewers in comparison to other things they could show at those times. Most any anime show would probably do better in the ratings in earlier time slots; the question is whether they would do sufficiently better to risk carrying them in those slots as opposed to more ordinary programs. Television executives tend to be a risk-averse lot so convincing them to carry anime outside its late-night ghetto is probably a difficult proposition.
Ratings in the mid-twos are actually pretty decent for anime shows these days, if you look at the figures over the past couple of years. However ratings for noitaminA fell abruptly by about a full percentage point after the expansion to an hour and have stayed there ever since. (The drop in viewing for Trapeze was probably more an aberration than the beginning of a trend.) Since we do not have figures for just the 12:45-1:15 slot, it's pretty difficult to compare ratings for the current offerings with those compiled during the single-show period. It could well be that the first show still draws a 3.5 while the second draws a 1.5; we see only the 2.5 average.
I'm actually more concerned about the relatively poor showing for Usagi Drop/No. 6. Usagi Drop seemed like a prototypical noitaminA show; maybe it did okay and No. 6 was just a dud.
Last edited by SeijiSensei; 2012-04-28 at 10:22.
|2012-04-28, 16:46
|Link #999
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: in the land down under...
|2012-05-01, 06:57
|Link #1000
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
アンパン 2.7 (Anpanman)
コナン 7.7 (Conan)
ウチュウ 2.1 (Uchuu)
ハンター 3.1 (Hunter x Hunter)
ワンピ再 4.5 (One Piece rerun)
GOチャギントン 4.4 (Chuggington)
トリコ 6.8 (Toriko)
ワンピ 7.9 (One Piece)
チビマル 8.5 (Chibi)
サザエ 16.5 (Sazae)
ドラエモン 9.8 (Doraemon)
クレシン 9.4 (Shin-chan)
エリアノキシ 1.0 (Area no Kishi)
セイントセイヤ 2.1 (Saint Seiya Omega)
バトスピ 1.9 (Battle Spirits)
ゴーバス 3.5
フォーゼ 5.4 (Kamen Rider)
スマイルプリ 5.4 (Precure)
Most week-end shows see a drop in ratings probably because of the beginning of Golden Week.
|Thread Tools


text: Friday, February 11, 2011 Researchers Identify Genetic Predisposition to Lumbar Disc Disease Researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine report that there is a heritable predisposition to lumbar disc disease, according to a Medscape Medical News article based on a study published this month in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. For the study, authors analyzed data from the Utah Population Database, which allows medical information to be tracked on the state's founding pioneers and their descendents, and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center data warehouse, which has diagnosis and procedure data on all patients treated at the university hospital. Together the databases contain information on more than 2.4 million patients. Researchers included only patients and control participants with at least 3 generations of genealogical data. Of the people who qualified for the study, 1,254 had at least 1 diagnosis of lumbar disc disease or lumbar disc herniation, along with the requisite genealogical data. The authors tested for heritability by estimating the relative risk for lumbar disease in relatives and determining a genealogical index of familiality (GIF). They compared their findings in affected families with the expected results for the general population of Utah. First-degree relatives of people with lumbar disc disease had a relative risk of 4.15 of having the disease themselves. In third-degree relatives, the relative risk was 1.46. Relative risk was slightly elevated in second-degree relatives, at 1.15, but this was not significant finding, the article says. Genetically, the population of Utah is similar to the US population and to the northern European population from which the founders of Utah came, so the findings may be generalized to those groups, says Medscape.


text:
Everything you need to know about breastfeeding—from buying that first nursing bra to deciding when to wean.
Breastfeeding: it's one of the most natural and intimate of all human interactions. But, just because it's natural doesn't mean it's easy—especially in those first few overwhelming weeks with your newborn.
Breastfeeding takes knowledge and practice. You've got a million questions about how to get it right. And, luckily, you've come to the right place.
Here's your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about breastfeeding—from buying that first nursing bra to deciding when to wean. You'll find advice and information on how to get the proper latch, what to eat while breastfeeding, how to keep breastfeeding when you go back to work, and how to breastfeed and still have a life.
You'll find stories of women who've overcome nursing challenges and you'll learn how to form your own breastfeeding support system. Wondering whether breastfeeding is a reliable form of birth control, or whether you can breastfeed after a breast-augmentation or breast-reduction surgery? You'll find answers to these questions—and more—in the articles below.
Breastfeeding Basics
Liquid Assets
Feeding your baby breast milk does more good than you might think. Here are 18 (mostly) surprising benefits.
Video: How To Breastfeed
Our step-by-step video shows you how to get it right.
Breastfeeding Guide For The Whole First Year
Nursing changes as your baby grows. Here's how to adapt.
Keeping Abreast
The latest expert advice on five common breastfeeding issues
Tender Mercies
The best ways to prevent and treat sore nipples
Undress For Success
And 5 more simple, surprising ways to become a lactation maven
Start Smart
The first six weeks are crucial when it comes to nursing your baby. Be prepared with our five simple steps to success.
Working Girls
Fretting about the end of your maternity leave? Good news: You can still breastfeed when you head back to the office.
Booby Blunders
From caving in to bad advice to trying to force a schedule, the top five nursing pitfalls—and how to avoid them.
Milk Duds
Sore nipples, low milk supply and other common problems, plus simple ways to overcome them
Choose The Right Nursing Bra For You
Comfy, supportive, and, yes, sexy.
The Milky Way
Everything you need to know to be a nursing pro
Other Mothers' Milk
Some moms just aren't able to breastfeed. Fortunately, these women can still give their babies the breast milk they need.
Where to Get the Support You Need
View a list of support options
Breastfeeding On The Go
Breastfeeding A Go-Go
How to nurse your baby and still have a life
Nursing in Public
Stylish ways to nurse your baby in public—or even pump at work—without baring it all.
Express Yourself
The nuts and bolts of pumping breast milk for your baby
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Liquid Assets
Feeding your baby breast milk does more good than you might think. Here are 18 (mostly) surprising benefits.
Breast Is Best
Nursing your baby is great for both of you.
Breastfeeding Stories
Meet My New Breasts
For this mom, some previously private property became quite public.
Adventures In Breastfeeding
From short nipples to pumping in public, some surprising nursing challenges and how five women overcame them.
Word to the wise
Forget balance. Being a working mom requires integration.


text:
Rochester, UCA Settle for a Water Logged 1-1 Tie
NEWPORT–The UCA Lady Crusaders (2-7-3), behind Moriah Lafoe's goal, stayed unbeaten in their fourth straight match, tying Rochester (4-3-1) 1-1 on a rain-soaked mess of a field on Monday afternoon.Rochester got on the board first when Michaela Sterling knocked one in past Lydia Samaan.Lafoe tied the contest up when she delivered a long-range shot from near mid-field catching the visiting keeper out of position."It was kind of a weird goal and I did not think it was going to go in, but it did and we tied the game," said Lafoe.In the second, UCA had a great chance to take the lead with ten minutes left as a flurry of activity left a loose ball in front of the Rochester net, but no one could hammer it home.For the rest of regulation UCA was on their heels, but managed to make it into extra time.UCA owned the overtime in terms of possession and field location.The Lady Crusaders were led by Laura Libby, Lafoe, Amy DeLaBruere and Hannah Piette during the bonus time, but nobody could get a clear shot on goal and the game ended in a draw.Said Coach Molly Smith, "Hannah Piette played an excellent game, playing middi and defense where her kicks were awesome. Everyone played well as a team." "We had a lot of chances, but the ball and the field were slippery and nobody could get it in," Lafoe said."I saw a different side of my girls," said Smith about her team's play in OT. "The want was a little bit more than it has been, but we need to execute."The girls will take on Concord today at 4:00 on a hopefully dryer Gardner Park field.


text:
10:00 pm
Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "The Germans of New Orleans, Minden and Robert's Cove" Germans immigrated to Louisiana in three waves, settling in various areas of the state. Frieda Arwe, Susie Lester and Josie Thevis guide us through their respective German communities in New Orleans, Minden and Robert's Cove. Sauerkraut making, shredding and salting cabbages in large barrels, was common among German Coast descendents. D
10:30 pm
Rick Steves' Europe "Paris: Regal and Intimate" Rick cruises the Seine River, visits Napoleon's tomb, and takes in the Louvre. He also shops in village-like neighborhoods, attends church in a grand pipe organ loft, and celebrates with a big, patriotic Bastille Day bang.G
11:00 pm
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish "La Despedida (The Farewell)" This episode covers days of the week, telling time, and conversation that use these concepts. Raquel helps find Jaime and his dog Osito.G
11:30 pm
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish "Maestra? (Teacher?)" This episode introduces the past tense and reviews topics covered in the past five episodes.G


text:
Guilin Merryland Park
Merryland theme park is located 73km north of Guilin city. This is the largest and most popular theme park in the Guangxi Zhuang province and attracts thousands of visitors not only from china but all over the world. The project was commissioned in 1997 and was officially opened to the public in December 2000.
It covers an area of about 90 hectares and is made up of five components. That is Merryland amusement park, a golf course complex, a five star holiday hotel & villas, a Business conference and Mandela garden. Of the five sections the theme park is the most popular among tourist due to the various exciting programs it has on offer.
Features of Guilin Merryland Park
The park is divided into six zones, which are; American Wild West, Europe, South pacific, Pirate village Merry China town, and Dream world. It was designed on a grand scale with expertise to introduce a captivating dream world. Although smaller in size, Merryland rivals Disneyland with the great social amenities it provides.
Happy China town is where the past mingles with the present and while here you should watch out for the cowboy show which is a reconstruction of how Huang Fei Ho a Kung Fuhero beat the bad. The show is available both in the morning and afternoon.
Besides the amazing shows tourist can also indulge in several other thrilling activities such as pirate ship, rocket diving, rubber rowboat roller coaster etc. Immerse yourself in the south pacific area and explore the diverse plants, traditional bamboo thatched buildings and the aborigine stone carvings. This exotic section stimulates your body. The dream world is the area where dreams actually come to reality and the pirate village offers you a chance to get up and personal with the pirates.
Gothic architecture of the 13th century is the main feature that stands out in the European area. Here you can let your mind slip into the world of imagination as you take a tour of the castles or stroll among the spires. The natural environment of the forest village enables you to enjoy a world of peace and tranquility. The village is divided into the wooden villa area and a camping site. The evenings are characterized by tourist dancing round a huge bonfire.
Entertainment mixed with luxury
Adjoining the golf course and the amusement park is a five star holiday hotel. It is equipped with modern facilities such as an entertainment center, bar, spa and swimming pool. Here you get to experience the blend of minority cultures as you relax in the steam bath, spa or bar. The hotel has about 370 guest rooms which are designed and decorated with a blend of western romanticism and Chinese poetic sentiment.
The Datura Park also known as Mandela garden is made up of eight different scenic spots. Guilin Merryland Park is fitted with high tech state of the art equipment which are inspected and updated annually and thus safety is guaranteed.
Best Visiting Time
The best time to visit the park is from April to October due to its favorable weather conditions. Be keen to avoid 1st to 7th of both May and October since they are national holidays. There is also a restriction on pets. Tourists with medical conditions such as hypertension and heart problems are advised not to indulge in activities such as bungee jumping. All food and drinks are to be bought at the Merryland resort.
If you want to visit Guilin Merryland Park, China Travel can tailor-make a tour including Guilin Merryland Park, which can save your time, money, and trouble. Please feel free to tell us your tour ideas!
Solo Adventure Tips:
in Xing'an town, 70 km north to Guilin.
How to Get There?
A bus leaves from the square in front of the Guilin Railway Station direct to the theme park every 1 hour. Ticket price: 12 yuan
Ticket Price:
Ticket prices are CNY110 per adult and CNY 55 for children and are only valid for a period of twenty-four hours.
Opening Hours:
The park is open all year round except for New Year's Eve. Opening hours are from 09:00 to 17:30.
More Tips:
Recommended Tours:
Our local experts are always ready to create you a hassle-free tour. Get an authentic experience by contacting one of our travel advisors.


text:
To the Editor:
With all the hype, outright lies about guns and gun control, not one word about why the government wants guns removed from the hands of law-abiding citizens. It's not about stopping crime on making little Jonnys and Suzies safer in the gun free school killing zones. No, it's called "The new world order." Armed citizens cannot be enslaved by the United Nations "New World Order." Think about what happens when the constitution and the Bill of Rights is banned. Have you ever read Hitler's 1938 gun control act and the US of A's 1968 gun control act? Almost word for word! Look at the millions of disarmed citizens butchered worldwide, which for your information is still going on. Those that beat their weapons into plows, will plow for those that don't.
George Phillips, NRA Life Member


text:
A BlankTV Feature Presentation:
The Ocean's Eyes - "Room Of Red"
Let The Ocean's Eyes Take You inside Their "Room of Red"
The Ocean's Eyes are a five piece alternative pop/rock band from London, UK. The band formed in May 2010, quickly developing a fanbase in their local area, playing venues such as the Underworld, the Camden Barfly, the Relentless Garage, and O2 Islington Academy2. They released their debut EP 'Lions' (Dan Lancaster, Glasseye Studios) to impressive reviews in January 2011, and continue to promote the tracks through their popular Facebook, MySpace and YouTube pages. The band's sound draws influences from various genres, blending pop soaked, harmony driven choruses with a raw but technical punk edge. The Ocean's Eyes have shared stages with the likes of Mallory Knox, Mimi Soya, Kids Can't Fly, Floods, Paige, The Morning Of and many more.
Their energetic live show has caused a stir across the country, demonstrating "such gusto it brings a whole new dimension" (hevypetal.com). The polished sound presented on CD is brought to a new level, with the eccentricity of the performance exploding across the whole venue, involving the crowd on all fronts. This, combined with the bands ongoing drive to promote themselves both at similar shows and online, has led to the band being a part of the Stop Drop Rock! Clothing tour in December 2011 with Taking Hayley and The Return.
The band's second EP, 'Lost Along the Way', was recorded with Ben Humphreys and James Billinge (Enter Shikari, You Me at Six, The Blackout) at Outhouse Studios, and was released through I Am Mighty Records on 24th October 2011. The tracks present a more mature sound, moving forward leaps and bounds from their debut release, and will be supported by a music video for the single, "Room of Red", which will be aired on BlankTV, as well as through other media outlets, from February 2012. This will be followed by a fifteen date UK tour supporting Room 94 in March.
>> Pickup a copy of the Lost Along The Way EP Here! <<
|< Prev
|Next >


text:
It's a tea party!
Added Aug 27, 2013
Vancouver, Canada
Now that I am home on maternity leave, I've had time to go through my stash of fabrics and trims. I decided to make these cute aprons for my three nieces and my little girl (when she's old enough to use it). All the fabrics are cotton so that they can be easily machine-washed.
I based it very loosely on a Burda style pattern, but it's different enough to not be the same apron. I eliminated the ruffles on the bottom and added the extra embroidered layer with a cute trim that is rounded at the corners. I also replaced all the ties with elastic at the waist and velcro at the neck because I don't think kids want to deal with ties. The elastic and velcro allow for easy size adjustment so that the aprons can fit the girls for many years.
I really hope they like these aprons and have wonderful tea parties together!
Material Notes
0 Comments
Add to Favorites 2 people added it


text:
CycleOps' Mag+ Trainer with Adjuster uses magnetic fields to generate a wide range of adjustable resistance, great for cyclists determined to stay in shape year round. Its unique design incorporates a flywheel for a smooth, quiet ride. Choose from 5 resistance settings for varied workouts. Plus, the bar-mounted remote shifter means you never break your cadence.
(based on 6 reviews)
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Write a Review
Best Uses
Reviewed by 6 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-6
Exactly What I Wanted!
By Kurt
from Vancouver, BC
About Me Avid Cyclist
Did all the research and settled on this model. I wish I could have afforded to purchase the fluid trainer at double the cost, but in the end economics won over. I figured better to train and save than to not train. I'm Very Very happy with my decision.
This trainer was a breeze to setup and install, its a tad noisy (though thats just as likely because of my tires which are a bit bumpy). Once I got the hang of the rhythm, this trainer was amazing.
A HUGE bonus is the adjustable tension cable. Shifting resistance while pedaling made the workout!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Not too impressed
By sigs
from Burnaby bc
First unit I bought the mag was uninstalled from the factory incorrectly, had to return. The second one vibrated till i was numb less then 30 mins. A real pain, if you buy one try it in the store first.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Great for a recreational biker
By Lauren
from Mt Prospect, IL
About Me Casual/ Recreational
I like riding my bike for exercise around the neighborhood, but in the winter, it is too hard. Was looking for something under $300 that was easy to use. This works great. The hookup for your bike for the resistance is handy and seems to be working well. My only two complaints are the directions made it hard to assemble (they are not that clear, and had better time doing step 2 then 1), and the bike vibrates when I ride, so that gets annoying. This is a good product for a recreational biker looking to exercise in the winter using their bike.
Shifter keeps falling off the bike
By GymGal
from Boston, MA
I think if I was buying it for myself I would spend extra for the better models
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Returning it.
By milkyway71
from New York, NY
It sounds like a DC10. From 3 floors down, my friend said it sounded like a garbage truck was idling in my apartment. I'm exchanging this tomorrow.
(4 of 31 customers found this review helpful)
By dod
from Louisville, Conn.
Back to top
Previous | Next


text:
The Victors Drinking Thread
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
The leaders and best!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
The champions of the West!
Now that The Victors is (rightfully) stuck in your head, how happy is everyone that Purdue got crushed tonight? What's the drinking schedule look like for during game, post-game, pre-Ohio and beyond? Just have to mention that I'm sad my alma mater couldn't topple MSU earlier.
Anyway, what's everyone drinking? I'm having some cheap coffee liquor mixed with coffee and some flavored creamers. It sounds odd to say, but the only thing that could cap this day off is Ohio beating Nebraska.
Since the original thread has served its purpose, I'll just say this should be a full-on drinking thread. I've been having alcoholic coffee all night, I'm now switching to some wine (Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc) followed by cheap champagne to celebrate the girlfriend's fall ball performance and the Wolverine's clinic in West Lafayette. What about you, MGoPosters?


text:
The Large-Cap Portfolio: Value Investing and the Hidden Opportunity in Big Company Stocks + Web site (Bloomberg Financial)By: Thomas Villalta (author)Hardback
Up to 2 WeeksUsually despatched within 2 weeks
DescriptionThe practical guide to finding value and opportunity in large-cap stocks using investor behavior Large-Cap is an abbreviation of the term "large market capitalization" and refers to the stock of publicly traded companies with market capitalization values of roughly more than $10 billion, like Walmart, Microsoft, and Ford. Because of their size, the conventional view is that these companies do not present investors with an ability to be opportunistic. The Large-Cap Portfolio + Website argues that, contrary to popular perceptions, significant opportunities exist in these stocks. Written with a fluency that both the savvy amateur and professional investor will understand, the book fills a void in the market by offering the practitioner a methodology to identify and approach the major assumptions that underlie valuation, with an emphasis on issues that are more relevant to the analysis of large-cap stocks. * Full of useful information on how to reap the rewards of stocks that most investors avoid * Presents essential insights into understanding stock valuation * Includes an actionable chapter devoted to portfolio management Packed with timely instruction, Large-Cap Portfolio gives readers invaluable insights and examples of how to build portfolios that will out-perform broad market benchmarks.
About AuthorThomas Villalta, CFA, is the lead portfolio manager for the Jones Villalta Opportunity Fund, and the Chief Investment Officer for Jones Villalta Asset Management. Having worked for twenty years in investment analysis and having taught university courses for seven years, Mr. Villalta brings a unique perspective that bridges theory with real-world application. In addition to having appeared numerous times on Fox Business, CNBC, AOL DailyFinance, and TheStreet.com, he has been frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Bloomberg Businessweek, CNN, and many other media outlets.
ContentsAcknowledgments xi Preface xiii PART I: THE LARGE-CAP OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGE CHAPTER 1 Trends in Large-Cap Investing and the Opportunities They Present 3 Defi ning a Large-Cap Stock 4 Understanding the S&P 500 Index 8 Examining the Growth of Indexed Equities 10 Defi ning Active Management 13 So What Does This Mean for Investors? 25 Two Additional Considerations 28 Finally, Something Timely 29 Conclusions 31 Notes 31 CHAPTER 2 Risk and Uncertainty 35 Financial Measures of Risk 37 Accounting Measures of Risk 41 Differentiating between Certain and Uncertain Cash Flows 43 Conclusions 48 Notes 49 PART II: MARKET INEFFICIENCY CHAPTER 3 An Introduction to Market Efficiency 53 The Basis for Market Effi ciency 55 Effi cient Markets Hypothesis 58 Empirical Support for the Efficiency of Markets 59 Conclusions 60 Notes 61 CHAPTER 4 Evidence of Ineffi ciency in Investor Behavior and Market Behavior 63 Closed-End Fund Discounts and Premiums 64 Market Bubbles and Market Crashes 68 Investors vs. Their Investment ... or Investors vs. Themselves 73 Book-to-Market Effects and Other Value Criteria 76 Conclusions 78 Notes 79 CHAPTER 5 Individual Decision Making 81 That Thing about Our Being Rational ... 84 Bayesian, Non-Bayesian What Does This Mean? 87 Great Companies Always Make Great Stocks 90 Representative Sequences 93 Now That You Put It That Way ... 96 Dropping an Anchor in a Sea of Information 105 Conclusions 110 Appendix: Utility Theory and Prospect Theory 112 Notes 116 CHAPTER 6 Correlated Mistakes and the Failure of Arbitrage 119 Herding and Why We re Predisposed to Correlated Mistakes 120 Evidence of Herding in Securities Markets and in the Analysis of Common Stocks 123 Feedback Mechanisms and Mood Contagions 126 Smart Arbitrageurs Will Save Us! Won t They? 129 Some Related Considerations in Approaching the Active Management of Investments 133 Conclusions 135 Notes 136 CHAPTER 7 Conventional Views on Sources of Market Inefficiencies 139 Structural Impediments to Market Effi ciency 143 Pertinence to Large-Cap Universe 150 Conclusions 154 Appendix: Underexplained Market Phenomena 155 Notes 158 PART III: RESEARCH AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 8 Identifying Large-Cap Stock Opportunities and Optimizing Research Processes 163 Identifying Large-Cap Stock Opportunities 164 Filters and Relative Assessments of Value 165 Subjective Identifi cation of Overoptimism and Overpessimism 173 Overconfi dence, Information Overload, and the Structure of Investment Firms 177 Conclusions 180 Notes 181 CHAPTER 9 Approaching Growth in Large-Cap Stock Research 183 Are We Good at Predicting Growth? 185 Equity Valuation Basics 187 Limitations to Estimating Long-Term Growth Rates 190 Abnormal Growth Magnitude and Abnormal Growth Duration 190 Traditional Methods for Determining Growth 196 Perversions of Growth Estimates in Large-Cap Stocks 199 Recognizing that Markets Are Effi cient over the Long Term: A Refresher on Microeconomic Theory 214 Some Further Considerations When Predicting Growth Rates 227 Solutions 228 Conclusions 231 Notes 233 CHAPTER 10 Hewlett-Packard Company Case Study 235 A Look at HPQ s Historical Performance and Operations 236 Behavioral Biases and Evidence of Analyst Overreaction 241 Evaluating the Market s Assessment of HPQ s Growth Prospects 243 Pulling It All Together 251 Appendix: Calculating Underlying Assumptions Relevant to the Valuation of HPQ 253 Notes 258 CHAPTER 11 The Challenges of Managing Large-Cap Common Stock Portfolios 259 Understand Your Universe and Benchmark 260 Off-Benchmark Securities 264 Position Sizes 269 Turnover 271 Commodity-Oriented Holdings in the Large-Cap Portfolio 272 Macroeconomics and Portfolio Management 276 Conclusions 279 Notes 280 What s on the Companion Website 281 About the Author 282 Index 283
Product Details
- publication date: 01/06/2012
- Format: Hardback
- Number Of Pages: 304
- weight: 536
Delivery Information
- Saver Delivery: Yes
- 1st Class Delivery: Yes
- Courier Delivery: Yes
- Store Delivery: Yes


text:
Very few race boards here in Australia to even look at, let alone buy without ordering in. So was wondering about converting an early epoxy windsurfer into a kite race board? It would require cutting, filling in and perhaps flattening the underside.
Would this be a complete waste of time or better off starting with a large surfboard foam blank and chopping it down.
Any ideas please?


text:
Zeenews Bureau
Mumbai: The operation to execute 26/11 attack case convict Ajmal Kasab in the wee hours on Wednesday was shrouded in secrecy that even the hangman at Pune's Yervada jail was kept in the dark about the terrorist`s identity till the last minute.
Kasab, who has been lodged at Arthur Road prison ever since his arrest soon after the Mumbai terror attack, was whisked out of his heavily-guarded cell in the intervening night of November 18 and 19.
A senior police official said, "Kasab was escorted by senior officials of Crime Branch, commandos of Quick Response Team (QRT) and ITBP officials, who have been guarding the terrorist since his arrest in November 2008. The team, along with Kasab reached Pune`s Yerwada jail in the wee hours of November 19."
According to the officer, except the Jail Superintendent, Deputy Jailor and doctor, no jail authority was informed about the identity of the accused.
"The jail authorities were only told that a high-profile accused is being brought to Yerwada. His identity was not revealed. Kasab was lodged in an isolated egg-shaped cell guarded by ITBP personnel," the official said.
Even the hangman was not informed about the identity of the accused till the last minute. "We had told the hangman that he is to execute the death penalty of a terrorist. The identity was revealed to him only few minutes before the execution," the official said.
Kasab was confined to a special-made bullet and bomb-proof cell at Arthur Road Central prison ever since his arrest in November 2008. However, he was executed in Yerwada prison as facilities to hang exist in that prison only, he said.
Before the execution, as per the norms, Kasab was asked if he had any final wishes, to which the terrorist replied in the negative.
Soon after he was hanged, the doctor, who was present in the room, confirmed Kasab`s death and informed the government authorities.
Later, Kasab`s body was buried inside Yerwada jail itself.
With PTI Inputs