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Defining Views
A :term:`view callable` in a :term:`traversal` -based :app:`Pyramid`
application is typically a simple Python function that accepts two
parameters: :term:`context` and :term:`request`. A view callable is
assumed to return a :term:`response` object.
.. note::
A :app:`Pyramid` view can also be defined as callable
which accepts *only* a :term:`request` argument. You'll see
this one-argument pattern used in other :app:`Pyramid` tutorials
and applications. Either calling convention will work in any
:app:`Pyramid` application; the calling conventions can be used
interchangeably as necessary. In :term:`traversal` based applications,
URLs are mapped to a context :term:`resource`, and since our
:term:`resource tree` also represents our application's
"domain model", we're often interested in the context, because
it represents the persistent storage of our application. For
this reason, in this tutorial we define views as callables that
accept ``context`` in the callable argument list. If you do
need the ``context`` within a view function that only takes
the request as a single argument, you can obtain it via
We're going to define several :term:`view callable` functions, then wire them
into :app:`Pyramid` using some :term:`view configuration`.
The source code for this tutorial stage can be browsed via
Declaring Dependencies in Our ``setup.py`` File
The view code in our application will depend on a package which is not a
dependency of the original "tutorial" application. The original "tutorial"
application was generated by the ``paster create`` command; it doesn't know
about our custom application requirements. We need to add a dependency on
the ``docutils`` package to our ``tutorial`` package's ``setup.py`` file by
assigning this dependency to the ``install_requires`` parameter in the
``setup`` function.
Our resulting ``setup.py`` should look like so:
.. literalinclude:: src/views/setup.py
:language: python
.. note:: After these new dependencies are added, you will need to
rerun ``python setup.py develop`` inside the root of the
``tutorial`` package to obtain and register the newly added
dependency package.
Adding View Functions
We're going to add four :term:`view callable` functions to our ``views.py``
module. One view named ``view_wiki`` will display the wiki itself (it will
answer on the root URL), another named ``view_page`` will display an
individual page, another named ``add_page`` will allow a page to be added,
and a final view named ``edit_page`` will allow a page to be edited.
.. note::
There is nothing special about the filename ``views.py``. A project may
have many view callables throughout its codebase in arbitrarily-named
files. Files implementing view callables often have ``view`` in their
filenames (or may live in a Python subpackage of your application package
named ``views``), but this is only by convention.
The ``view_wiki`` view function
The ``view_wiki`` function will be configured to respond as the default view
callable for a Wiki resource. We'll provide it with a ``@view_config``
decorator which names the class ``tutorial.models.Wiki`` as its context.
This means that when a Wiki resource is the context, and no :term:`view name`
exists in the request, this view will be used. The view configuration
associated with ``view_wiki`` does not use a ``renderer`` because the view
callable always returns a :term:`response` object rather than a dictionary.
No renderer is necessary when a view returns a response object.
The ``view_wiki`` view callable always redirects to the URL of a Page
resource named "FrontPage". To do so, it returns an instance of the
:class:`pyramid.httpexceptions.HTTPFound` class (instances of which implement
the :class:`pyramid.interfaces.IResponse` interface like
:class:`pyramid.response.Response` does). The
:meth:`pyramid.request.Request.resource_url` API.
:meth:`pyramid.request.Request.resource_url` constructs a URL to the
``FrontPage`` page resource (e.g. ``http://localhost:6543/FrontPage``), and
uses it as the "location" of the HTTPFound response, forming an HTTP
The ``view_page`` view function
The ``view_page`` function will be configured to respond as the default view
of a Page resource. We'll provide it with a ``@view_config`` decorator which
names the class ``tutorial.models.Page`` as its context. This means that
when a Page resource is the context, and no :term:`view name` exists in the
request, this view will be used. We inform :app:`Pyramid` this view will use
the ``templates/view.pt`` template file as a ``renderer``.
The ``view_page`` function generates the :term:`ReStructuredText` body of a
page (stored as the ``data`` attribute of the context passed to the view; the
context will be a Page resource) as HTML. Then it substitutes an HTML anchor
for each *WikiWord* reference in the rendered HTML using a compiled regular
The curried function named ``check`` is used as the first argument to
``wikiwords.sub``, indicating that it should be called to provide a value for
each WikiWord match found in the content. If the wiki (our page's
``__parent__``) already contains a page with the matched WikiWord name, the
``check`` function generates a view link to be used as the substitution value
and returns it. If the wiki does not already contain a page with with the
matched WikiWord name, the function generates an "add" link as the
substitution value and returns it.
As a result, the ``content`` variable is now a fully formed bit of HTML
containing various view and add links for WikiWords based on the content of
our current page resource.
We then generate an edit URL (because it's easier to do here than in the
template), and we wrap up a number of arguments in a dictionary and return
The arguments we wrap into a dictionary include ``page``, ``content``, and
``edit_url``. As a result, the *template* associated with this view callable
(via ``renderer=`` in its configuration) will be able to use these names to
perform various rendering tasks. The template associated with this view
callable will be a template which lives in ``templates/view.pt``.
Note the contrast between this view callable and the ``view_wiki`` view
callable. In the ``view_wiki`` view callable, we unconditionally return a
:term:`response` object. In the ``view_page`` view callable, we return a
*dictionary*. It is *always* fine to return a :term:`response` object from a
:app:`Pyramid` view. Returning a dictionary is allowed only when there is a
:term:`renderer` associated with the view callable in the view configuration.
The ``add_page`` view function
The ``add_page`` function will be configured to respond when the context
resource is a Wiki and the :term:`view name` is ``add_page``. We'll provide
it with a ``@view_config`` decorator which names the string ``add_page`` as
its :term:`view name` (via name=), the class ``tutorial.models.Wiki`` as its
context, and the renderer named ``templates/edit.pt``. This means that when
a Wiki resource is the context, and a :term:`view name` named ``add_page``
exists as the result of traversal, this view will be used. We inform
:app:`Pyramid` this view will use the ``templates/edit.pt`` template file as
a ``renderer``. We share the same template between add and edit views, thus
``edit.pt`` instead of ``add.pt``.
The ``add_page`` function will be invoked when a user clicks on a WikiWord
which isn't yet represented as a page in the system. The ``check`` function
within the ``view_page`` view generates URLs to this view. It also acts as a
handler for the form that is generated when we want to add a page resource.
The ``context`` of the ``add_page`` view is always a Wiki resource (*not* a
Page resource).
The request :term:`subpath` in :app:`Pyramid` is the sequence of names that
are found *after* the :term:`view name` in the URL segments given in the
``PATH_INFO`` of the WSGI request as the result of :term:`traversal`. If our
add view is invoked via, e.g. ``http://localhost:6543/add_page/SomeName``,
the :term:`subpath` will be a tuple: ``('SomeName',)``.
The add view takes the zeroth element of the subpath (the wiki page name),
and aliases it to the name attribute in order to know the name of the page
we're trying to add.
If the view rendering is *not* a result of a form submission (if the
expression ``'form.submitted' in request.params`` is ``False``), the view
renders a template. To do so, it generates a "save url" which the template
use as the form post URL during rendering. We're lazy here, so we're trying
to use the same template (``templates/edit.pt``) for the add view as well as
the page edit view. To do so, we create a dummy Page resource object in
order to satisfy the edit form's desire to have *some* page object exposed as
``page``, and we'll render the template to a response.
If the view rendering *is* a result of a form submission (if the expression
``'form.submitted' in request.params`` is ``True``), we scrape the page body
from the form data, create a Page object using the name in the subpath and
the page body, and save it into "our context" (the Wiki) using the
``__setitem__`` method of the context. We then redirect back to the
``view_page`` view (the default view for a page) for the newly created page.
The ``edit_page`` view function
The ``edit_page`` function will be configured to respond when the context is
a Page resource and the :term:`view name` is ``edit_page``. We'll provide it
with a ``@view_config`` decorator which names the string ``edit_page`` as its
:term:`view name` (via ``name=``), the class ``tutorial.models.Page`` as its
context, and the renderer named ``templates/edit.pt``. This means that when
a Page resource is the context, and a :term:`view name` exists as the result
of traversal named ``edit_page``, this view will be used. We inform
:app:`Pyramid` this view will use the ``templates/edit.pt`` template file as
a ``renderer``.
The ``edit_page`` function will be invoked when a user clicks the "Edit this
Page" button on the view form. It renders an edit form but it also acts as
the form post view callable for the form it renders. The ``context`` of the
``edit_page`` view will *always* be a Page resource (never a Wiki resource).
If the view execution is *not* a result of a form submission (if the
expression ``'form.submitted' in request.params`` is ``False``), the view
simply renders the edit form, passing the page resource, and a ``save_url``
which will be used as the action of the generated form.
If the view execution *is* a result of a form submission (if the expression
``'form.submitted' in request.params`` is ``True``), the view grabs the
``body`` element of the request parameter and sets it as the ``data``
attribute of the page context. It then redirects to the default view of the
context (the page), which will always be the ``view_page`` view.
Viewing the Result of all Our Edits to ``views.py``
The result of all of our edits to ``views.py`` will leave it looking like
.. literalinclude:: src/views/tutorial/views.py
:language: python
Adding Templates
Most view callables we've added expected to be rendered via a
:term:`template`. The default templating systems in :app:`Pyramid` are
:term:`Chameleon` and :term:`Mako`. Chameleon is a variant of :term:`ZPT`,
which is an XML-based templating language. Mako is a non-XML-based
templating language. Because we had to pick one, we chose Chameleon for this
The templates we create will live in the ``templates`` directory of our
tutorial package. Chameleon templates must have a ``.pt`` extension to be
recognized as such.
The ``view.pt`` Template
The ``view.pt`` template is used for viewing a single Page. It is used by
the ``view_page`` view function. It should have a div that is "structure
replaced" with the ``content`` value provided by the view. It should also
have a link on the rendered page that points at the "edit" URL (the URL which
invokes the ``edit_page`` view for the page being viewed).
Once we're done with the ``view.pt`` template, it will look a lot like
the below:
.. literalinclude:: src/views/tutorial/templates/view.pt
:language: xml
.. note::
The names available for our use in a template are always those that
are present in the dictionary returned by the view callable. But our
templates make use of a ``request`` object that none of our tutorial views
return in their dictionary. This value appears as if "by magic".
However, ``request`` is one of several names that are available "by
default" in a template when a template renderer is used. See
:ref:`chameleon_template_renderers` for more information about other names
that are available by default in a template when a template is used as a
The ``edit.pt`` Template
The ``edit.pt`` template is used for adding and editing a Page. It is used
by the ``add_page`` and ``edit_page`` view functions. It should display a
page containing a form that POSTs back to the "save_url" argument supplied by
the view. The form should have a "body" textarea field (the page data), and
a submit button that has the name "form.submitted". The textarea in the form
should be filled with any existing page data when it is rendered.
Once we're done with the ``edit.pt`` template, it will look a lot like the
.. literalinclude:: src/views/tutorial/templates/edit.pt
:language: xml
Static Assets
Our templates name a single static asset named ``pylons.css``. We don't need
to create this file within our package's ``static`` directory because it was
provided at the time we created the project. This file is a little too long to
replicate within the body of this guide, however it is available `online
This CSS file will be accessed via
e.g. ``http://localhost:6543/static/pylons.css`` by virtue of the call to
``add_static_view`` directive we've made in the ``__init__.py`` file. Any
number and type of static assets can be placed in this directory (or
subdirectories) and are just referred to by URL or by using the convenience
method ``static_url`` e.g. ``request.static_url('{{package}}:static/foo.css')``
within templates.
Viewing the Application in a Browser
We can finally examine our application in a
browser. The views we'll try are as follows:
- Visiting ``http://localhost:6543/`` in a browser invokes the ``view_wiki``
view. This always redirects to the ``view_page`` view of the ``FrontPage``
Page resource.
- Visiting ``http://localhost:6543/FrontPage/`` in a browser invokes
the ``view_page`` view of the front page resource. This is
because it's the *default view* (a view without a ``name``) for Page
- Visiting ``http://localhost:6543/FrontPage/edit_page`` in a browser
invokes the edit view for the ``FrontPage`` Page resource.
- Visiting ``http://localhost:6543/add_page/SomePageName`` in a
browser invokes the add view for a Page.
- To generate an error, visit ``http://localhost:6543/add_page`` which
will generate an ``IndexError`` for the expression
``request.subpath[0]``. You'll see an interactive traceback
facility provided by :term:`pyramid_debugtoolbar`.


text: The Godzilla wiki last edited by jb681131 on 10/19/16 01:54PM View full history DescriptionGodzilla was once a dinosaur known as a Godzillasaurus, who somehow survived the extinction of the dinosaurs and dwelt on Lagos Island, where he once saved a Japanese platoon in WWII in 1944. Ten years later after the death of the creature, H-Bomb testing started to increase, and when the H-Bomb hit Lagos Island, the dinosaur mutated into the creature known as Godzilla. It became far larger, stronger, and more powerful, and gained a radioactive atomic ray; the monster was unstoppable--or so it was thought. When a device called the oxygen destroyer killed the original Godzilla, a new Godzilla was born, who was even bigger and stronger, with a more powerful atomic ray, minor regeneration abilities, and thicker skin.Powers and AbilitiesGodzilla launching his trademark weapon, the atomic rayHis trademark attack is his "Atomic Ray," which is capable of devastating roughly one quarter of Tokyo in a single blast. A not so well known ability is to project a field of nuclear energy from his body, which is called a nuclear pulse. He uses the nuclear pulse ability in the movies Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989), Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991), Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992), Godzilla vs. Mecha-Godzilla II (1993), Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999), and Godzilla: Final Wars (2004). Godzilla's body not only generates radiation, but it absorbs radiation as well. Increased amounts of radiation are capable of boosting Godzilla's already overwhelming power.In Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974), Godzilla even turned himself into a giant electro magnet and attracted Mecha-Godzilla to his body, after which Godzilla was able to eventually tear Mecha-Godzilla's head off. When charged with extra radiation, Godzilla's ray will become red and, occasionally, have a spiral around it; this spiral ray is much more powerful than the normal ray, and can even hit objects in space (as seen in Godzilla: Final Wars). Godzilla's regenerative abilities are only matched by that of the alien monster Orga, who was unable to regenerate after Godzilla used his nuclear pulse in Orga's mouth. Godzilla is immune to most of all conventional weaponry due to his thick and durable hide, though M.A.S.E.R. weapons consistently are able to hurt him. When overloaded with radiation all of Godzilla's abilities increase a hundred-fold. However when his temperature reaches 1200 degrees Celsius, he will melt down, causing the atmosphere of the planet to heat up, and then explode, vaporizing everything we know. The effects can be lessened by freezing him but they will still do unbelievable amounts of damage to his surroundings. He can also can defy the laws of physics by sliding on his tail without gaining the slightest bit of momentum. He has enough strength to send the 35,000 ton spider Kumonga sailing into outer space with ease. When hit with electricity Godzilla becomes stronger, in most cases. There is no limit to how much stronger he can get through this, as he has used this only once in battle against King Ghidorah, in the film GMK (2001). He has also used this ability to absorb lightning to bring himself back to life in the film The Return of Godzilla (1984). In all cases of Godzilla utilizing any form of energy, his spines will flicker or glow.Friends and FoesKing Ghidorah: Godzilla's Arch-NemesisGodzilla's foes include his arch-nemesis, King Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla, King Kong, Mothra, Gigan, SpaceGodzilla, Zilla, the Avengers, Orga, Titanosaurus, Kumonga, Kamakuras, Baragon, Battra, Destroyah and Monster X who transforms into the mighty and powerful Keizer Ghidorah.His allies are his sons Minilla (Showa series) and Godzilla Junior (Heisei series), Mothra, Rodan, Anguirus, King Caesar, Gorosaurus, Baragon, Varan, Manda, Kumonga, human psychic Miki Saegusa and Captain Gordon of the Gotengo. Godzilla has also "fought" Charles Barkley once, in the form of a basketball game, though the two have not since battled.MarvelGodzilla in MarvelGodzilla had his own comic book series in the 1970's.Godzilla battled three superhero teams like The Champions (Hercules, Black Widow, Iceman, and Angel), Fantastic Four, and the Avengers (Thor, Vision, Iron Man, Yellowjacket and the Wasp).When he fought the Avengers, he flicked Thor away like a mere insect, exhibiting an amazing degree of invulnerability.Godzilla teamed up with Devil Dinosaur, Moon Boy, and Red Ronin. Godzilla's main enemy was apparently mad scientist Doctor Demonicus.Other Godzilla ComicsOther Godzilla comics were also made. After Marvel's series had long finished, Dark Horse Comics decided to start a Godzilla comic book series, based on the Heisei Godzilla. In 1987, Dark Horse Comics published Godzilla: King Of Monsters! One Shot Special, which was based on Godzilla (1984) rather than the American version. Dark Horse continued to publish Godzilla Comics for the next 12 years, from one shots, to miniseries, etc. Each comic had Godzilla square off against another monster. Dark Horse Comics also published a one shot black and white Godzilla comic (1994). Toy maker Trendmasters published a mini-comic also titled Godzilla: King Of Monsters, based on story elements in their toy series. In 2010 IDW obtained the rights to produce Godzilla comics, and they started with the ongoing Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters and the miniseries Godzilla: Gangsters and Goliaths. They are also currently publishing the series Godzilla Legends, which focuses on the various monsters he battles.Godzilla: Kingdom of MonstersFor further information: Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters.Godzilla rises from the sea and destroys a beach in Japan before causing further destruction while heading further inland. The air force launches a full scale assault before firing a nuclear warhead at Godzilla. Godzilla is able to absorb the attack and unleashes it back onto the city. In a desperate move, a man straps himself with explosives and leaps off a building into Godzilla's face, who continues his march of destruction without flinching. At the same time Rodan and Anguirus have also appeared around the world.Godzilla: AwakeningFor further information: Godzilla: Awakening.Godzilla as he appeared in Godzilla: Awakening. Godzilla Awakening focuses on the Godzilla we have seen in the most recent Gareth Edwards incarnation, otherwise known as Legendary Godzilla. It serves as a prequel to "Godzilla" [2014].AttacksThough, he tends to only attack if attacked first, (excluding the film GMK in which he is destroying the country unprovoked) Godzilla has attacked Tokyo, Osaka, Sydney, New Guinea, Tokai, New York City, Moscow, Paris, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and many other cities. However, when he attacked Tokai and Osaka, it was often for a power plant to "feed" his body's radioactive energy generator. Godzilla's earliest attacks were in a rage against Japan due to their activities in World War 2.MediaMoviesGodzilla has appeared in over 28 "Toho" movies since 1954. The first Godzilla film was a deep, metaphorical piece showing the horrors of nuclear war, but in most Godzilla films Godzilla usually fights other monsters such as Rodan, Mothra, and even King Kong. There was even an American Godzilla movie, which the fans despised (and still do to this day). A new American Godzilla reboot is set to be released for 2012 from Legendary pictures, with its director admitting to being a huge fan of the original 1954 film.Lest anyone forget, the original English speaking version of the 1950's classic starred American actor Raymond Burr of Perry Mason fame. The title of the film was "Godzilla King of the Monsters".Video GamesGodzilla has appeared in 23 video games, many of which are old. The most popular ones are "Godzilla Save the Earth" (2004) and "Godzilla Unleashed" (2007). "Godzilla Unleashed" features most of Godzilla's friends and foes, and also features new monsters that were made for the game. These two games are the most successful Godzilla games, though most reviews tend not to be kind depending on the system. As of recently, most of Godzilla's appearances in video games have came from mobile gaming. Games such as "Godzilla Strike Zone" (2014) and "Godzilla Smash 3" (2014) have been released exclusively on mobile.Incarnations and PersonalityShowa Godzilla (1954-1975)The Showa Godzilla was originally seen as a destructive, unstoppable, evil creature who destroyed and killed innocent people. When Godzilla took a much lighter and warmer tone after this and the second film, he was later seen as a light-hearted, child-friendly monster. The Showa Series ended with "Terror of Mechagodzilla" in 1975, and Godzilla was not seen for another 9 years.Heisei Godzilla (1985-1995)When Heisei Godzilla appeared in 1984, he stood at a towering 80 metres, and was later increased to 100 metres. Godzilla (1984), or The Return of Godzilla, was a direct sequel to the original 1954 film and ignored all previous events. The Heisei Godzilla had a mixed personality, as he rarely spared people, though he did kill them. He did protect Japan against other monsters, but still fought them. The Heisei Godzilla died in "Godzilla vs Destroyah" (1995), where he absorbed too much radiation and nearly went into a meltdown.American Godzilla (1998-2000)This incarnation of Godzilla was the very first fully American version of the monster, being featured in his debut (remake) film Godzilla from TriStar Pictures (Sony) and Centropolis Entertainment in 1998 and later returning for the animated television-series Godzilla: The Series which aired between 1998 and 2000. Although the animated version was much more praised than the movie-version. A trilogy was planned for this very different version of Godzilla, a script-treatment even being written by Tab Murphy for Godzilla 2, but the project went into development hell. By the time the rights to the Godzilla-character had expired from Sony and returned to Toho Company Ltd. (the original owners of the character) any plans of continuations on the new franchise were cancelled. However, Toho did not intend to completely abandon this new version of Godzilla but instead created a new character based upon him, titled "Zilla", and introduced him into Toho's franchise and the Japanese Godzilla-storylines to be used in future works.Millennium Godzilla (2000-2004)There have been several different incarnations of the Millennium Godzilla, and most of them were direct sequels to the original Godzilla movie. The Millennium Godzilla was much meaner and did not spare people, making him closer to the original version. The only exception was in 2004's "Godzilla: Final Wars", who spared humans; it was also suggested that this version of Godzilla was bigger and stronger than any other Godzilla.Legendary Godzilla (2014 - )Legendary GodzillaMany people refer to the Godzilla, shown in the Gareth Edwards film, that was titled "Godzilla" as Legendary Godzilla, or Legendary Goji. Legendary Godzilla is shown to be his biggest carnation yet, at 150 meters tall. He is also shown to be a lot more bulkier than previous incarnations. Gareth Edwards has went onto to say that he wanted to Legendary Godzilla to be what the original creators saw, and then tried to recreate, which is a fairly accurate statement. Although, he does carry all the King of Monster's classic feats, such as amazing power, beyond amazing durability, and of course his classic atomic breath. Legendary Goji's alliance was definitely on the heroic side, after helping save the world from, once again, attacking monsters under the name of MUTOs.Film HistoryGojira (AKA Godzilla King of the Monsters)-1954 Monsters: Godzilla.Godzilla Raids Again (AKA Gigantis the Fire Monster)-1955 Monsters: Godzilla and Anguirus.Godzilla vs. King Kong-1962 Monsters: Godzilla and King Kong.Mothra vs. Godzilla (AKA Godzilla vs. the Thing)-1964 Monsters: Godzilla and Mothra.Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster-1964 Monsters: Godzilla, Ghidorah and Rodan.Invasion of the Astro Monster (AKA Godzilla vs Monster Zero)-1965 Monsters: Godzilla, Ghidorah, Rodan and Mothra.Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (AKA Ebirah Terror of the Deep)-1966 Monsters: Godzilla, Mothra, Ebirah and Giant condor.Son of Godzilla-1967 Monsters: Godzilla, Minilla, Kumonga and Kamcuras.Destroy All Monsters-1968 Monsters: Godzilla, Ghidorah, Rodan, Anguirus, Minilla, Rodan, Gorosauraus, Varan, Kumonga, Kamcuras and Mothra.All Monsters Attack (AKA Godzilla's Revenge)-1969 Monsters: Godzilla, Minilla, Gabara, Kumonga, Kamcuras and Manda.Godzilla vs. Hedorah (AKA Godzilla vs the Smog Monster)-1971 Monsters: Godzilla and Hedorah.Godzilla vs. Gigan (AKA Godzilla on Monster Island)-1972 Monsters: Godzilla, Anguirus, Gigan and Ghidorah.Godzilla vs Megalon-1973 Monsters: Godzilla, Megalon, Jet Jaguar and Gigan.Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla (AKA Godzilla vs the Cosmic Monster-1974 Monsters: Godzilla, MechaGodzilla, Anguirus and King Ceasar.Terror of MechaGodzilla-1975 Monsters: Godzilla, MechaGodzilla and Titanosauraus.Return of Godzilla-1984 Monsters: Godzilla.Godzilla vs Biollante-1989 Monsters: Godzilla and Biollante.Godzilla vs King Ghidorah-1991 Monsters: Godzilla, Ghidorah, mecha-ghidorah.Godzilla vs Mothra (AKA Godzilla & Mothra Battle for Earth)-1992 Monsters: Godzilla, Mothra and Battra.Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla II-1993 Monsters: Godzilla, MechaGodzilla, Baby Godzilla and Rodan.Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla-1994 Monsters: Godzilla,Space Godzilla, Godzilla Jr and MOGERA.Godzilla vs. Destroyah-1995 Monsters: Godzilla, Destroyah and Godzilla Jr.Godzilla-1998 Monsters: Godzilla.Godzilla 2000: Millennium-1999 Monsters: Godzilla and Orga.Godzilla vs. Megaguirus-2000 Monsters: Godzilla and Megaguirus.Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack-2001 Monsters: Godzilla, Mothra, Ghidorah and Baragon.Godzilla against MechaGodzilla-2002 Monsters: Godzilla, Kiryu and giant turtle monster.Godzilla Tokyo S.O.S.-2003 Monsters: Godzilla, Kiryu, Mothra and Kameba (giant turtle found dead).Godzilla Final Wars-2004 Monsters: Godzilla, Rodan, Minilla, Monster X, Hedorah, Ebirah, Ghidorah, Kumonga, Manda, Mothra, Gigan, Kamacuras, King Ceasar, Anguirus, Zilla, Varan (stock footage), Giara (stock footage), Baragon (stock footage), Gezora (stock footage), Titananosaurus (stock footage), Mechagodzilla (stock footage) and Megaguirus (stock footage).AnimatedGodzilla (1978-1981)Godzilla's first animated appearance was in 1978, in a series was co-produced by both a Japanese company and America's Hanna-Barbera studios. Godzilla's atomic ray was replaced by regular fire breath, and was given heat vision. Godzilla took a light-hearted, gentle tone, as the series follows a group of scientists studying Godzilla. Godzilla, as usual, was seen as the hero of the day. Godzilla also had a son named Godzooki, who had the ability to fly. Godzilla's roars and grunts were done by actor Ted Cassidy (best known as Lurch on The Addams Family).Godzilla: The Animated Series (1998-2000)This Godzilla series was a sequel to Godzilla (1998), and it follows the son from the American remake, as he battles monsters in New York City. The series followed a group of scientists, led by Matthew Broderick's character of Niko Tatopoulus (voiced by Ian Ziering). This Godzilla had his trademark atomic breath (in green) and had feats similar to the Japanese Godzilla. Many fans who hated the American remake praised this series for being faithful to the original Japanese Godzilla.

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text:
Pedroia shows heart of a champion
Red Sox second baseman named AL Rookie of the Year
By Ian Browne / MLB.com
But Pedroia never lost confidence in himself, and neither did Red Sox manager Terry Francona.
The diminutive second baseman just kept swinging, and his determined approach culminated in the American League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday. Pedroia became the first Red Sox player to win the trophy since Nomar Garciaparra did so in 1997.
"I'm not too big on personal accomplishments; I just want to help my team win," Pedroia said. "There have been some great players to get this award, and it's definitely been such a fun and exciting year for me and my teammates. I'm so happy for the people that have stuck with me through this whole thing. You know -- Terry Francona, [general manager] Theo [Epstein], everybody in the front office. That first month was definitely tough on me. But I bounced through it, and it's definitely a huge accomplishment."
In the end, the voting wasn't even close.
Pedroia was listed first on 24 of the 28 ballots submitted by two writers in each league city and second on the other four to total 132 points. The Rays' Delmon Young finished second behind Pedroia with 56 points, and the Royals' Brian Bannister tallied 36 to place third in the vote. Pedroia's fellow teammates Daisuke Matsuzaka (12 points) and Hideki Okajima (3) came in fourth and sixth place, respectively.
For much of his baseball life, Pedroia has been told that he was too small and that his swing was too big. But Pedroia -- who is generously listed at 5-foot-9 -- knew he wasn't going to grow anymore, and he continually pointed out that his big swing led to success at every level he played at.
So Pedroia just kept doing what he was doing, even when things were at their bleakest earlier this season, and he wound up being a key member for a team that won the 2007 World Series.
"We're very proud of Dustin for what he has accomplished and how he has conducted himself in a Red Sox uniform. So it's especially gratifying to see him recognized today with such a prestigious honor," Epstein wrote in an e-mail. "From his first day in the organization, he's been a great example for all with his work ethic, fearlessness and respect for his teammates and the game. He gets the most out of his considerable abilities and does so with one thought in mind: winning championships for the Boston Red Sox."
When things got tough for Pedroia early in the year, he took stock in the success he had at every level and didn't lose faith that he could duplicate it at the Major League level.
"I had a great career in college, and my Minor League numbers were good. I don't think a player is made in one month," said Pedroia. "I think, over the course of 162 games, you find out what a player is made of."
Pedroia -- who became the sixth Red Sox player to win the Rookie of the Year Award -- finished 10th in the AL this season with a .317 average. That batting average was the all-time best for rookie second basemen, as Pedroia beat out Jim Viox of the 1913 Pirates by two percentage points. Pedroia joined Walt Dropo (1950), Don Schwall ('61), Carlton Fisk ('72), Fred Lynn ('75) and Garciaparra in the exclusive club of Red Sox players to win the award.
"Everyone has doubted me at every level I've been at, saying I'm too small, I'm not fast enough, my arm is not strong enough," Pedroia said. "But there's a lot of people that have stuck by me and knew deep down that there's something about me that makes me a winning baseball player."
The 24-year-old Pedroia -- who was drafted by the Red Sox with the 65th overall pick in the 2004 First-Year Player Draft -- led all Major League rookies in doubles with 39 and was second in on-base percentage (.380) and third in runs (86).
"From an organizational standpoint, the award is a nice tribute to all the people -- the scouts, the player development personnel and the Major League staff -- who believed in Dustin and played a small part in helping him along the way," said Epstein.
|2007 AL Rookie of the Year Voting
|Player, Club
|Dustin Pedroia, BOS
|Delmon Young, TB
|Brian Bannister, KC
|Daisuke Matsuzaka, BOS
|Reggie Willits, LAA
|Hideki Okajima, BOS
|Josh Fields, CWS
|Joakim Soria, KC
After the rough April, Pedroia hit .415 in May, .333 in June, .299 in July, .346 in August and .302 in September.
Pedroia also went out of his way to thank a couple of teammates for the role they had in his resurgence.
"Shoot, everyone was saying Alex Cora should be the starting second baseman, and Alex Cora was the one telling me every day, 'Hey, this is yours. We're going to break you in to the big leagues.' Him and Mike Lowell were two of the guys that helped me with everything. I can only thank them enough for what they've done for me and what kind of year it's been for me."
Following a tough AL Division Series against the Angels in which Pedroia hit .154, he bounced back to hit .345 in the AL Championship Series against the Indians. And Pedroia got off to a most dramatic start in the World Series vs. the Rockies, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a home run over the Green Monster.
"The only thing I cared about was trying to help the team win," Pedroia said. "That was our ultimate goal. We set out to try to win the American League East and try to win the World Series. We accomplished both of those things. I think that if you're dedicated into team goals, individual goals will come later."
Making Pedroia's postseason heroics even more impressive is the fact he recently confided that he was playing with a cracked hamate bone in his left hand, an injury that was diagnosed on Sept. 10.
"I don't really know when it happened," said Pedroia. "I just remember flying out to right field a lot and my hand was killing me, so I just went in and got an MRI or a bone scan or whatever the heck it was, and they said there was a crack in it. So that was pretty much it. The hand specialist in Boston who I went and saw said, 'It's going to be painful, but it's not like you can't play through it.' That was the only thing. After the year, we'd just go in and take it out."
Pedroia had surgery last week, and he said that his offseason program won't be impacted at all.
Though he's known for his offense, Pedroia played excellent defense for the Red Sox all season, making just six errors and producing a .990 fielding percentage.
What was the key to Pedroia's 2007 season?
"I think just believing in yourself," Pedroia said. "This game is tough. If you fail seven out of 10 times, you're a pretty good player. I think it's just believing in yourself and having the confidence to know you can go out there and perform well. I started doing that after the first month of the season and kind of took off from there."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Letter from GEORGE PERKINS MARSH to CHARLES ELIOT NORTON, dated August 24, 1870.
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Letter from GEORGE PERKINS MARSH to CHARLES ELIOT NORTON, dated August 24, 1870.
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Florence Aug. 24' 70
Dear Mr Norton
Returning to Florence after an absence of six weeks, I find such an accumulation of business requiring immediate attention that I cannot leave town, even for a day, without great inconvenience. Perhaps I may in a couple of days be more at leisure, & in the mean time, I beg you to inform me whether by the laws of Massachusetts, conveyances of land in that state executed in a foreign country must be acknowledged before the Minister. A minister as such has no power to take the acknowledgment of a deed unless the power be conferred upon him by statute.
You will recollect that I suggested this point to you on a former occasion, and perhaps you may since have informed yourself upon it. -------------------------------- Page -------------------------------- I was in Paris at the declaration of war & for several days afterward, & should have remained to see the thing through, but for the illness of my niece, whom we were advised to bring home as soon as possible.
She is still in a condition to give us much uneasiness, and our movements must depend upon her health, in some measure, for the present at least.
It would give us all the greatest pleasure to accept your kind invitation but until Ellen 's health is re-established, we cannot venture to promise an excursion to Siena
I much regret my inability to comply at once with your request but I hope I shall be able to dispose of some pressing public duties in a very short time, & I will then immediately go down & remain as long as is necessary to take the acknowledgment.
Mrs Marsh is, we hope, improved by her course of medical -------------------------------- Page --------------------------------treatment, but fatigue & anxiety for our niece have much worn upon her, and the long journey from Paris was a tiresome one
Begging you to present Mrs Marshs & my own kindest regard to the ladies of your family as well as to accept them for yourself
I am, very truly
YoursGeo. P. MarshC E Norton Esq


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I have been a long time user of ZA Free. My present version is 11.0.000.504. I have Win7 x64.
For the last year or so, even through a few updates, the ZA temp files located here:
C:\Program Data\Check Point\ZoneAlarm\Data\
and here:
C:\Users\All Users\Check Point\ZoneAlarm\Data\,
cannot be deleted.
These Data folders appear to be duplicates of each other and have grown to contain about 55 temp files out of 67 files total in each.
I see a lot of people, like myself, who are suspicious of there being a need to retain that many temp files. I have yet to find a satisfactory explanation as to why this many are required to be kept on my PC.
Yeah I know, What does it matter? I don't know. I don't care. If they do not need to be there I want them out! Can it be done?


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Link - What general manager has the worst contracts in the NBA?
Interesting read. However...Let's rank the guys based on how untradeable (NOTE: Untradeable is a relative term. Every player is 'tradeable.' I mean which guys are 'untradeable' in that their teams would get little of value or an equally horrendous contract back in return) their worst contracts are:
4. Bryan Colangelo
The Jose Calderon ($9 million plus per year) and Andrea Bargnani (rising to $12 million in 2013) were not very good signings. Hedo Turkoglu ($9 million this year, rising to $12 million by the end) was really not good. It's hard to see another team desiring any of those contracts and it's even harder to see a team built with those three as key players getting out of the first round of the playoffs.
I TOTALLY disagree with this person's critical valuation of BC signings of Jose and Andrea. I think both are being paid their fair market value, which makes them good contracts. And given how well Jose and Andrea are playing right now (especially Andrea), their age and the positions they play, I think other teams would love to steal both of them from us, which makes them entirely tradeable.
As for Hedo's contract signing, it isn't looking good at this time but I think it's prudent and just for us to wait at least two to three seasons before fully criticizing it (and BC).
That said, the only really bad contract on the team is Marcus Banks'.
(Note: The writer's list includes a total of 19 GM's)


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2004 Ford F-150 Bolt-On Air Suspension - Bolt-On Adjustability
Stillen And Air Ride Technologies Slam A New F-150
When it comes to getting your truck ultra-low, you only have a couple options. You can cut a bunch of coils off of the springs, like we did in the old days, and drive around in a constant state of pucker-butt. Having an ultra low static dropped truck will have you driving very cautiously to keep the tires from rubbing the fenders and the frame from smacking the ground. Option two is an adjustable setup, either air or hydraulics. Either of these two would be much better for the ultra-low stance. You can have it low when you want to profile, and raise it up to tackle inconsistencies in the road.
Let's get a little deeper on the adjustable stuff because having a static truck that low is just a pain. So, now the question becomes hydros or air? In today's market, hydros are a viable option, but there is a lack of bolt-in systems out there. Also, when a juice setup leaks, it makes a big mess-at least an air leak is clean.
So, air becomes the system of choice for us, but now we have to decide whether we go with a bolt-in system or a fully fabricated setup? As much as we like cutting and fabricating steel, bolt-in stuff goes in quicker and with less hassle. We're not sure if you notice where we are going with this story, but let's cut to the chase. We want a 'bag system that lets us set the truck down to that ultra-low level and requires no welding.
It just so happens that when we were over at Stillen having the blower put on a Nissan Titan, there was a new Ford F-150 in the parking lot. This Ford was sitting way too low to be static-dropped, so we inquired about it and the marketing guy, John Zinn, told us it had an entire Air Ride Technologies 'bag system on it. Obviously, the parts were already installed, so we hopped in the truck for a drive to see how well the system worked. Not only does the truck do what 'bags are for, to go low, it also handled exceptionally well. We were almost surprised at how well the truck drove and yet still pulled corners that hard. After our little performance lap around the Stillen facility, we threw the truck up on the lift to see how it all went in. Again, we were surprised, this time at how simple the install looked-and the four-link out back completely bolts in.
Check out what we saw when the truck was up in the air, and you can decide if this system is right for your Ford project. We would like to thank the whole crew at Stillen for downing one of their lifts for the shoot and letting us beat up on their project truck.
Here is the Air Ride Technologies (ART) AirBar four-link, ShockWave, and LevelPro leveling system that were installed on Stillen's '04 Ford F-150. The ShockWave will go in front and replace the factory unit. The AirBar will replace the factory leaf springs, and the LevelPro will make it easy to get the truck right where it belongs.
If you were wondering how ART constructs the ShockWave, then wonder no more. ART sent us this cut-away shot to show the double O-ring seals and how the 'bags are attached to the shock.
If you were wondering how ART constructs the ShockWave, then wonder no more. ART sent us this cut-away shot to show the double O-ring seals and how the 'bags are attached to the shock.
Besides the spare tire, these will be the only stock parts removed from the truck. It's kind of funny that this is all that came off, considering how much stuff went on.
Besides the spare tire, these will be the only stock parts removed from the truck. It's kind of funny that this is all that came off, considering how much stuff went on.
Riding down the road, the truck feels just a little smoother than a truck running performance springs and shocks. It's nothing too harsh but definitely not a stock ride, which is to be expected from a lowered truck.
What was not expected was how well the truck corners. We sat in the back of the truck as we rounded this corner well past 30 mph. That may not sound like a lot, but the driver didn't swing out to straighten the line of the corner, so we did this 90 degree turn at 30-plus mph.
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For those of you here who dig into numerics, what are your preferences as far as language, style, etc.?
I prefer Fortran (using the 1995 or 2003 standards) and procedural style code.
I've seen a lot of numerical libraries in C++ lately and would not mind using C++ too much, but I think the syntax of an array based programming language like Fortran is more straightforward. Though C++ does let you overload a lot more operators than Fortran will.


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Each holiday season, girls across the nation dream for their favorite doll under the Christmas tree. Just in time for this year's Christmas lists, families will be able to pick up Dr. Lisa Williams' line of Positively Perfect dolls,which focus on building self-confidence in multicultural girls.
A mother of two, author, former professor and CEO of World of Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration, "Dr. Lisa," as she's affectionately called, has always wanted to inspire the best in young people. After producing a successful series of books, available at Walmart, she was approached by the retailer with the idea of producing a line of multicultural dolls. She took on the challenge with a passion to create something that would positively influence diverse communities.
"My experience with young people, and adults alike, suggest that the root of most challenges stem from low self-esteem," says Williams. "I was happy that Walmart understood this need and joined with World of EPI to help make sure these dolls are available in the marketplace."
With a dream and concept in mind, Positively Perfect was born. It took about a year for the line to come to fruition and hit the shelves.
Williams had a clear vision and wanted to ensure that each face was unique. From curly to straight hair and butter cream to chocolate skin, the dolls were designed to showcase the beauty of diversity.
"For decades, dolls have had fairly generic features and sculpts," she said. "I didn't want to simply take an existing face sculpt and paint it tan or brown and call it authentic."
Williams' vision of dolls created to uplift multicultural girls did not end there. She infused positive affirmations and backstories aimed at giving young girls something to aspire to. Each doll represents positive statements, such as "I am proud," "I am smart," or "I am beautiful."
For example, in the "Positively Perfect" world, baby doll Dayna loves to learn and she is an 'A' student. Her favorite subjects are science, math and reading. After studying and finishing her homework she and her friend Brianna go watch their friend Maria play sports. The Positively Perfect logo represents transformation, as Williams believes that children transform into positive, smart and beautiful young people.
Walmart, along with Walmart.com, is the first to carry the exclusive line of dolls. Williams also has visited several Walmart stores to share her story and witness firsthand the appreciation for her product. "This has been an amazing experience," she said. "These dolls are the result of generations of parents, grandparents, and friends wanting to provide positive play for children."
The Positively Perfect dolls are just one example of Walmart's broad assortment of toys that help fulfill kids' wish lists this Christmas. Parents can get a head start on their shopping for these dolls with the retailer's layaway program, which is available for all toys $15 and up. Positively Perfect donates a portion of the proceeds from the dolls to a national charity that supports children through the Toy Industry Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Toy Industry Association.
For more information on the Positively Perfect Doll Collection visit Walmart.com or http://www.positivelyperfectdolls.com.


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Financial Improvement Tips
These Emotions Will Hinder Your Finances
When it comes to saving money, a good attitude is key. DailyWorth tells us about six emotions that can hurt your financial future.
We are often our own worst enemies, especially when it comes to money and what to do with it. As a financial adviser, I've found that the biggest obstacle to my clients' financial success was not market performance, my pick of investments, or a lack of income on their part, but rather their emotions. Whether it was unhappiness, guilt, fear, shame, or greed, these feelings fueled negative behaviors and made my job extremely challenging. And while these same emotions likely led them to consult me for guidance in the first place, ironically, they were also what often held them back from being guided.
RELATED: Financial Fears That Cost Us
We grow up with experiences and role models that shape how we view and what we feel about the world around us, and these experiences almost always dictate our decisions and behaviors. My clients and I regularly struggled to help them overcome their stubborn emotional urges. Chances are, you are struggling too. To help, I've highlighted the most problematic behaviors, the emotions behind them, and how to get out of your own way to achieve your financial goals.
Read on for more.
The Procrastinator
We all procrastinate. Especially when it comes to things we don't like or understand. Financial planning is commonly one of those things. Most of my clients were long overdue in meeting with a financial adviser by the time they got to me, but then they continued to procrastinate after our work began. I found it nearly impossible to get some clients to fill out and return required paperwork on their own, send in money, or get information I requested.
As frustrating as it was, I learned that this seemingly lazy behavior was really the by-product of their subconscious fear of having to be financially responsible and, in a way, grow up. Problem is that the longer you wait to take control of your financial future, the more insecure it will be.
The solution: To help make the planning process easier and quicker, I would make paperwork and other info-gathering steps a joint effort with my clients. I would also check in regularly and give them deadlines to help keep them accountable and on track. If you are guilty of procrastinating with your financial planning, set deadlines for yourself, get a family member or friend involved (if you don't have an adviser), and set dates with them to check in with you on a regular basis to help keep you accountable.
The Overspender
Most of us overspend every now and then, if not regularly. Why? Because we are trying to feel better about ourselves or fill an emotional void (usually unsuccessfully). I had a client who spoiled his child because he grew up poor and didn't want his son to. I had another client who spent way too much on a lavish lifestyle to make up for her insecurity surrounding being perpetually single.
The solution: Splurging on occasion is OK, but living beyond your means is not and makes any successful financial planning nearly impossible. As I instructed my clients, first and foremost, you must stop using credit cards. Physically remove them from your wallet and hide them to avoid temptation. In addition, gaining clarity and creating structure around your future goals by going through a financial-planning process should help you stay focused on what's most important and avoid unnecessary overspending.
The Liar
Even if you haven't lied to your doctor, you've probably lied to your financial adviser, or would if you had one. Most of us fudge the truth from time to time, and some of us more frequently. Strangely enough, we are much more likely to be forthcoming with our health problems than with our financial problems. Shame and embarrassment are common culprits.
The solution: When a client would lie about their finances — whether it was overstating their savings, understating spending, or denying debt — it would render my calculations inaccurate and my recommendations potentially unsuitable and unrealistic. If you lie to a doctor, your chances of being properly diagnosed and treated are all the more compromised. Similarly, lying to your financial adviser (or yourself) will throw your entire financial plan off track and make the odds of achieving your goals slim to none. Understand that your path toward good financial health starts with being honest about your bad habits.
The Know-It-All
One of the main reasons people (should) hire financial professionals is to gain objective, expert, personalized guidance. Yet many clients have a bad habit of acting like the expert and trying to reverse roles with their advisers. As an adviser, it was extremely challenging and frustrating to help someone who didn't seem to want to be helped and distrusted everything I said. It's one thing to be cautious and question advice; it's another thing to be overly cynical, emotional, and argumentative, which can easily lead to progress paralysis or irrational decision-making. I once had to ask a client: what is the point of us working together?
The solution: If you think you are well-educated in matters of finance and investing, that's great — hopefully you are leveraging that knowledge to your financial advantage, either on your own or through an equitable partnership with a professional. But if you are going to bother paying for advice, you should only do so if you trust that person enough to follow it.
The Worrier
Many people are wary of the financial industry and with good reason. Investing is risky enough without the added risk of greedy crooks at the top pulling strings. The problem is that the stock market is one of the only places available to grow our money enough over the long term to outpace inflation and support our income needs later in life.
The solution: Every day that a fearful client would stall on investing her money meant wasting precious time when it came to achieving her goals. In these situations, I would suggest that the client start small, slow, and simple, investing a relatively minimal amount of money initially in a broadly diversified, passive index fund and setting up an automatic monthly investment plan to gradually add to her account. Then I would check in with the client every quarter to review her progress and gauge her comfort level, making minor adjustments if necessary.
Worrying too much about losing money or making the wrong decision can lead to investment paralysis, which means losing money anyway (due to inflation). The investments you choose matter less than the time you spend invested. Just get started.
The Chaser
When the market or a certain fund or stock is hot, the average investor tends to chase it. In many cases, they buy in too late, only to see it sharply decline in value soon after. Take Apple stock, for example. After witnessing Apple explode last year, many eager, shortsighted investors jumped in, just in time for the 30-percent decline over the past year. Unfortunately for them, Apple stock is now considered a relative "bargain" by many industry experts (if you can afford to spend over $400 per share).
The solution: Financial advisers frequently have to combat and temper some clients' emotionally charged lust to buy the latest trendy investment. In most cases, it is for their own good, though they usually don't believe that at the time. Do yourself a favor (and your adviser, if you have one) and focus more on your long-term growth goals, rather than quick gains (which really could end up being quick losses). Also, don't pick investments simply based on recent performance; instead, carefully consider their longer-term histories and how well (or not) they fit into your overall portfolio.
— Jocelyn Black Hodes
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Seven Ways to Create Your Own Money Love Story
Eight Ways to Stop Overspending Now
Is Your Mind-Set Keeping You From Getting Rich?
Top Eight Mistakes Investors Make


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The Anti-Advertising Agency Fights The Good Fight. With Stickers!
The Anti-Advertising Agency is a project led by artist Steve Lambert to FIGHT BACK against all the god damn ads. They're everywhere! The AAA does all types of clever little guerilla projects, but one of the most basic things they do is give out free stickers to you, the consumer. Stickers that FIGHT BACK. You put them next to annoying ads, in order to send the message: "You don't need it." It's true! After the jump, a few photos of the stickers in action [via AAA], and where to get your own. They also work as a duct tape replacement.
You're never too cool for free stickers. Now also available en espanol!
As always, available FREE - just send a self addressed stamped envelope to:
The Anti-Advertising Agency
c/o Eyebeam
540 W. 21st St.
New York, NY 10011


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Palo Alto, however, fell in the championship game to Easton Elite of Los Angeles, 4-1, at Sacramento City College and finished the season with a very respectable 19-2 record — both losses coming this past weekend to Easton Elite. The Oaks had won this tourney the previous three seasons.
"I'm very proud of this team," said Oaks' general manager Steve Espinoza. "The youngsters picked up very fast on the way to learning how Oaks play baseball. All you have to do to be an Oak is play hard, never give up and win OR lose with class. That is the Oaks' way of playing baseball, has been for many, many years. It is what (former coach) Tony (Makjavich) taught me."
Palo Alto manager and Gunn High grad Greg Matson took the mound in the title game and pitched great. But, some breaks in the fourth inning for Easton Elite proved costly for the Oaks.
A bunt single, a walk, a dribbler, followed by a ball beat into the ground in front of home plate that bounced all the way over Julio Cortez's head at third base plated two runs. A single by Nathan Zavala plated the third run for the LA-based team.
Matson pitched the entire game in the heat and struck out seven.
LA starter Fidel Hernandez held the Oaks — they had some good opportunities in the first, third and fourth innings but could not get the big hit — until the sixth when Palo Alto scored its lone run.
After a Bryan Beres line out to left, Cortez walked. Cortez advanced to third when Danny Ordonez doubled down the first-base line. Guerra then hit a ball down the first-base line that produced a diving stop, but scored Cortez. The Oaks had opportunities in the seventh and eighth, but could not deliver.
Sheldon Daquioag had a great game behind the plate for the Oaks. Daquioag threw out two steal attempts at second, and picked off another runner at third.
To reach Sunday afternoon's finale, the Oaks had to beat the host Sacramento Legends in the morning and did just that, 6-4.
Gunn High grad Ricky Navarro pitched a complete-game gem to get the win. Navarro gave up only five hits and struck out eight.
The Oaks scored a one run in the third when Maxx Sheehan singled, stole second and, after a wild pitch, ended up on third. Barry Knappe knocked Sheehan in with a deep fly to right field.
In the fourth, the Legends committed two errors and, after walks to Travis Conroy and Sheehan, Daquioag singled sharply to plate both. Another run was scored on a fielders' choice by Knappe.
The Oaks scored another run in the fifth when Gilbert Guerra led off with a single and promptly stole second. He scored on an error. The Oaks' final run came in the sixth when Sheehan led off with a single, stole second and scored on Knappe's single.
On Saturday, Palo Alto dropped its first game of the tournament, 9-1, to Easton Elite before beating the same team later, 6-4.
Easton and the Oaks had to play twice, back to back, because of the AABC tournament rules regarding byes. The Oaks had a bye on Friday and neither the LA team nor Sacramento Legends had a bye. This meant (after Fontanetti's and Healdsburg were eliminated) a flip of a coin determined the Oaks' second game on Saturday. The Legends won the flip and received the bye. This meant Easton would get the automatic bye on Sunday.
Brandt Norlander pitched great in the second game on Saturday, striking out eight LA batters in his eight innings. Matson came on in the ninth and pick up the save.
The Oaks will now focus on the Tony Makjavich Memorial golf tournament, slated for September 28 at Shoreline Golf Links in Mountain View. Details can be found on the Oaks website at www.paoaks.com.
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Stanford grad Mark Appel threw 4 2/3 innings in the Quad River River Bandits' 4-3 victory over visiting Peoria Chiefs on Wednesday night in Davenport, Iowa.
Appel allowed a run on six hits. He did not walk a batter and struck out three in his longest stint as a professional.
Appel has made a combined six starts for Single-A Tri-Valley and Quad Cities. He has 20 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings. He has an ERA of 3.20 and is still looking for his first decision.
In related news, the Cincinnati Reds designated Stanford grad Greg Reynolds for assignment earlier this week. The Reds have 10 days to trade him, release him or send him outright to the minors.
Reynolds made his first start in the major leagues in over two years when he took the mound against the San Francisco Giants last week at AT&T Park.
Reynolds was the starting and winning pitcher for the International League all-stars two weeks ago in Reno.
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Palo Alto High grad Tyger Pederson got his minor league baseball career started over the weekend in a big way with the AZL Dodgers of the Rookie Arizona League.
Pederson, who was sidelined in late spring due to a lacerated spleen suffered on Senior Day at Pacific when he dived head first into first base and landed on the bag, got his first hit in his first at-bat on Saturday against the Brewers before going 2-for-3 with an RBI on Sunday against the Indians' squad. On Monday, Pederson had a 2-for-4 day. On Tuesday he was 2-for-4 with an RBI.
After his first four games, Pederson had seven hits in 12 at-bats with three runs scored and two RBI. He was hitting .583.
Pederson formerly played for the Menlo Park Legends and at University of the Pacific. He was picked in the 33rd round by the Dodgers in June's MLB Firs-Year Player Draft.
Coincidentally, Pederson's younger brother, Joc, another Paly grad who also is in the Dodgers' organization — with the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern League.
During the same four days, Joc produced four hits in 14 at-bats. For the season, he's hitting .285 with 99 hits, 43 RBI, 15 homers, 66 runs scored and 28 stolen bases.
The last time the Pederson brothers played together was Tyger's senior year at Paly in 2008, when Joc was a sophomore.
Speaking of Paly, former Vikings' standout B.J. Boyd had seven hits in 18 at-bats during his past five games for the Vermont Lake Monsters (Oakland A's affiliate) in the Class A Short Season New York-Penn League.
In 39 games, Boyd is batting .331 with 48 hits, 19 RBI, 24 runs scored and four homers.
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Dear HP fans of America, England and beyond,
I am currently writing a fic about the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts and the following year, with intent to make it into a series spanning the entire 19 years between the last "normal" chapter of DH and the epilogue. The story is at a point where it is a few days after Fred's funeral, and our favorite overprotective mother is going about coping with Fred's death in the wrong way. The problem is, I don't know what unhealthy coping method she would use, as opposed to constantly crying, refusing to eat and losing sleep (which is probably another fanfic cliche). I tossed around the idea of the "let them go so if something happens it doesn't hit as hard" method by Molly taking Harry and Ginny aside and giving Harry permission to sleep in Ginny's room (while remaining abstinent), essentially acknowledging that Ginny was an adult and was able to take care of herself. (Did I mention that she's still 16 at this time?) However, this didn't sit well, and made me afraid of being rejected for OOC-ness, partly because of Molly, but also because of Harry and Ginny's reaction to it. Does anyone have a suggestion, either of a way to clarify my original idea for a coping method or of an entirely different one?


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I got a copy of the Manifold Cooker Cookbook for Christmas. The "Boss" (wife) asked me to find out if there are any video's from anyone that has used one? As a plea from me, if anyone can post or e-mail any more info on the cooker, it might save me from having "another job" to do when we want to go for a ride or to a show!!! Please help if you can!! Ha HA! Thanks....Chip
George - Don't be afraid to use it, start out with simple dishes wrap hot dogs in foil place in cooker and drive for about 20-25 minutes. Then enjoy your lunch! Works just like a dutch oven, I have cooked pork roast, almond chicken, peach cobbler and much more. It works great and is a lot of fun.
George, my son and I both have cookers for out T's. On a summer evening, we load up the cooker with toppings for ice cream (blue berries,straw berries, etc.) and head for our favorite ice cream shop. We usually drive about 12 to 15 miles. We usually have friends or other family with us and buy vanilla ice cream cups. You should see the look and the faces of people standing around when I open the hood and spoon out the topping. At first they gag then they taste the topping on their ice cream. Needless to say, we have a crowd follow us whenever we do this.
Over the years I have started putting our food into a turkey or oven bag and place it into the cooker. It keeps the heat in better, its very easy to get it out and clean up is simple. -John


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I know Arse touched on this topic in his blog this morning (Click here), but for those that don't venture to the blog I thought we could have a discussion here in the forums at the same time.
Now that Dallas ended yet another disappointing campaign, chances are Cuban is really going to want to shake things up. Things aren't obviously getting done with Dirk leading the team, so do you think the Mavs just entered themselves into the "Chris Bosh Sweepstakes" or like Arse said in his write-up this morning and Doug in his article, is the likelihood of Bosh going to Dallas slim to none?
Here's Doug's take on it:
Source - Click hereSo what now, Mr. Cuban?
Dont you have to wonder what will happen with the Mavericks now that theyve suffered another early playoff exit and the team built to contend for a championship suddenly looks old, unable to keep its composure and adrift?
The big question, of course, is whether or not Dirk Nowitzki decides to exercise his option to become a free agent in July and, let me tell you, if he does, it changes everything. All season long, no one expected him to ever consider it but after that loss to San Antonio, which marked the third time in four years the Mavs have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, its sounding like all bets are off from reading the Dirk quotes post-game:
"I wanted to obviously have a long playoff run here and go for my dream again. And now I'm just obviously too shocked and too disappointed.
I haven't really thought anything about my future yet. I guess I've got some time now to think about some stuff, think about my options.
Now, before anyone goes all crazy on us and starts the Bosh back home thoughts, consider this: The only time Bosh ever spoke openly about Dallas was with my man Eddie Sefko before the all-star break and Boshs point was that its tremendously hard, what will all the tugs on a guys time, to go play in your hometown.
So Id scratch the Mavs off the list, at the moment.
But heres something to ponder:
Not only have the Mavs lost in the first round three of the last four years, they are the only team since the league expanded the first round to a best-of-seven in 2003 to lose as a No. 1 seed (2007 to Golden State) and as a No. 2 seed (2010 to San Antonio).
There is no way Mark Cuban settles for that kind of dubious legacy so if youre looking for a good team that might make substantial change this summer, the Mavs could very well be it.


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Walt Disney himself danced at Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland. Entertainers, including Duke Ellington and the Osmond Brothers, performed there. And every Saturday, dozens, if not hundreds, of swing dancers twirl on the classic dance floor tucked under a red-and-white-striped canopy.
After next weekend, the iconic plaza will begin a transformation that will displace the regular swing dancers for awhile and move other daytime entertainment.
Watch a video of dancers at Disneyland's Plaza Gardens.
Fans, especially the swing dancers, are trying to prevent the venue from becoming a princess meet-and-greet area called Fantasy Faire. On Saturday night, many of the regulars dressed up to show their support: Men sported zoot suits and pompadours and women dolled up with A-line skirts with petticoats and up-dos decorated with flowers and feathers.
"They should leave it the way it is," said Lance Indes, 29, of Cypress, who started dancing at the plaza at age 13. "Keep it vintage. Keep it classic."
Disney has promised that nighttime dances will return when the Fantasy Faire opens next year. But more than 1,000 fans have signed a petition, asking Disneyland President George Kalogridis to save swing dancing at the park. Find out more on the Carnation Plaza Swing Band Schedule Facebook page.
It's believed to be the longest, continuous swing dancing event worldwide. Swing dancing events began in 1958 and the plaza opened in 1956.
"Swing dancing will return to the park when the Fantasy Faire opens next year," said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman, in a statement. "The area is being designed to host a variety of entertainment, from princess meet-and-greets during the day, to a wide range of musical offerings, including our popular swing bands, in the evening."
The plaza dance, which sits near the hub in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, draws all ages. On Saturday, an 18-month-old toddler stood on sidelines, while gray-haired gentlemen in suits danced with women in their 20s. Husband and wives met on the dance floor. Cynthia Ann Richards, 54, started coming when she was 4. She is hoping the momentum continues when the dancing moves temporarily to Downtown Disney.
"We're keeping the faith," Richards said.
If you go to Carnation Plaza Gardens:
What: Carnation Plaza Gardens will shut down for construction starting May 1 after a final open day April 30.
Final night of dancing: The final night of the Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Party is 7-10:40 p.m. Saturday.
Where dancing is moving: Saturday swing dancing will move May 5 to the free Downtown Disney Westside stage.
Opening of Fantasy Faire: The new princess meet-and-greet area will open in 2013.
Read more about Carnation Plaza Gardens and find more Disney news on the Around Disney blog.


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Mixing business with play?
Prince Harry was all smiles Friday as he paid homage to his 85-year-old grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in Belize for the Diamond Jubilee tour marking her 60-year reign.
With brother Prince William away on a military trip and sister-in-law Kate holding court at her own royal obligations, Harry enjoyed an evening of dancing – fueled by a tasting of local cuisine and rum – at a street party in Belmopan, the nation's capital.
The royal, 27, met with Sir Colville Young, the governor general of Belize, as he celebrated the unveiling of the freshly minted "Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard."
On Saturday, Harry is scheduled to meet with school children and their families at an arts center on the Belizean-Guatemalan western border, as well as visit the Belizean Defense Force.
Next on his itinerary: The Bahamas, where he'll arrive later in the day to meet with a Guard of Honour of the Royal Bahamian Police Force and Band.


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"How was it?"
I have to confess I haven't felt up to the challenge of properly describing the experience of seeing the US premiere of Napoleon in Kevin Brownlow's most recent restoration of the Abel Gance silent-era epic at Oakland's Paramount Theater on March 24.
Sure, it was unforgettable. Hyperbole only goes so far, however, because in trying to sum up the experience one realizes there really isn't anything to compare it to.
It's hard to image a better setting for such an event. The gorgeously restored, 3,000-seat art deco Paramount Theater felt like it had been sitting there on Broadway in Oakland's theater district all of these years waiting for this film—and this point in film history—to come along. Adding to the once-in-a-lifetime sensation was the Oakland Symphony's equally memorable performance of Carl Davis's score, conducted by the composer himself in its American premiere. The accompaniment transported me back to the 1920s, as I imagined what it must have been like to experience films in this manner on a regular basis. It also left me worrying about Davis's right arm…not everyone has the stamina to conduct a 5-1/2 hour score, breaks or no breaks. (Bruce Goldstein, Film Forum Director of Repertory Programming, told me he tried to get to get Guinness to consider the music to be the world's longest continuous film score but to no avail.)
And then the film. First, it's no exaggeration to say that it's unlikely that Napoleon will ever be presented in the United State in a similar manner in most of our lifetimes. The film screened March 24, 25, and 31, and April 1, and those shows are likely it for the foreseeable future. The costs involved with an orchestral score performed live are by themselves so prohibitive that it's doubtful that any group will display the moxie and courage summoned by the San Francisco Silent Film Festival to organize an event on this scale again. (Read Manohla Dargis's New York Times article on staging the film here).
So, "How was it?"
Epic. Incredible. Jaw-dropping. Transformative. A story about the film on NPR (I believe) quoted one expert as saying that the film was on par with Citizen Kane as one of the greatest in film history. Trying to rank it is really a pointless exercise: I wouldn't quibble with anyone who said it was one of the greatest films ever made nor with someone who thinks that it isn't even one of the top 10 of the silent era. There really isn't anything to compare it to, especially when one considers the theater, the live score, and the audience primed to burst into generous rounds of applause in response to any of Gance's stylistic flourishes. Gance took everything available to a filmmaker of the era and more and put it to use. The handheld camera provided wondrous surprises throughout the film, putting the spectator in the middle of a snowball fight led by the young Bonaparte at its outset and creating moments of unexpected intimacy, as in a scene in which Josephine discovers Violine's shrine to her husband. The camera movements in that sequence would be as home in a John Cassavetes or George Kuchar film as they are in Napoleon.
Gance's Polyvision is, of course, the most famous innovation associated with Napoleon, and the moment when all three of the Paramount's specially-installed screens came alive brought the most joyous applause of the evening from the crowd. Many mistakenly believe that the entire film features Gance's three-camera/projector/screen technique, but it actually only appears in the last movement, roughly the last 25 minutes. In those final moments Gance, unbridled, throws everything at the audience in a dizzying flurry of triptych images—hand-held, super-imposed, landscapes, close-ups—that give one the sense of a filmmaker with one foot over the line of cinema's frontier. And that only brings us up to the start of the first Italian campaign in the life of Napoleon.
As wondrous and unforgettable as the screening was, I found myself lamenting the fact that I may well never have another cinematic experience even close to this one. For one thing, it's difficult to imagine myself getting worked up enough to fly cross-country for a screening of—you name it—in a digital format.
I encourage anyone with an interest in silent film to consider attending the 17th Annual San Francisco Silent Film Festival, held at the Castro Theater July 12–15. It's sure to be a great time!


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