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SilviuI am curious, have you tried scanning without Microsoft Security Essentials? I personally have not tried this yet but I am wondering if there is a common thread between your setup and mine.Which folders did they want you to exclude from MSE? I have excluded most of the folders in c:\programdata\xrite\i1profiler but I don't know if you exclude an explicit folder or will it exclude the entire structure below it. Any clues?Also, is this just MSE or is it any a/v program?Maybe pm me and we can try to figure this out. Certainly xrite does not seem interested.Ben
I'll bet it has something to do with their silly XRD protocols. A mess on Mac, probably Windows too. You probably have to give the system an XRD enema and start fresh but I have no idea how to do that on Windows. There are 'scripts' that do this and I have some supplied by X-rite for Mac, I suggest you contact them about this specifically as the suggestion to use smaller patches is completely unacceptable. Try to ratchet it up the tech support chain, that suggestion doesn't wash IMHO.
I couldn't agree more! I've tried contacting X-rite but they absolutely refuse to get back to me. I can't even ratchet this anywhere. What kind of scripts did they give you? What do they do?
Have you run the i1 Diagnostic to be sure that the instrument isn't the issue? Not that a clean report from it would ensure it's working as it should but worth a try. Or another software product that supports the instrument (ColorPort?).
My i1 Pro 2 passes i1diagnostics, and is perfectly fine when using V1.3.2, or in spot mode (no way for measuring thousands of patches) but the latest XRD is proving difficult to remove and this problem will not go away.
When calibrated for Spot, spot measurement: L:97.986, a:-0.834, b:1.806When calibrated for Strip, spot measurement: L:95.859, a:-0.305, b:1.737When calibrated for Strip, strip measurement: L:97.676, a:-0.352, b:1.24 (on different place on the paper)
The information has been provided to the developer team and they are working to see what the problem is. At the moment it appears to be mainly an XRD problem, with the off chance that V1.5 could also contribute to the measurement issue.
What did you get for calibrated for Spot, strip measurement?Sorry, that doesn't seem right to me. I've never heard of calibration specific to measuring mode. From what I know of calibration of these i1 Pros, it has nothing to do with the measurement mode. I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 and i1Profiler V1.3.2 (XRD V2.2.37), which I know is going to behave properly, and did the same test. The results are as expected, there is no difference no matter what measurement mode was pre-selected.Calibrate Spot Measure Spot L*97.10 a -0.04 b 0.84Calibrate Spot Measure Scan L*97.15 a -0.08 b 1.04Calibrate Scan Measure Spot L*97.25 a -0.07 b 1.00Calibrate Scan Measure Scan L*97.24 a -0.07 b 1.05
In colorport. Sorry for responding late. Had a big print job for a dutch movie production Michiel de Ruyter interfere in my agenda. Will try to do something similar in iprofiler.


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First time potential pet owner - need advice and help regarding dog breed choice
I never had any pets growing up as my sister and mom are very allergic to animals. I have been doing some research recently and have been looking to add a furry companion to my life. The chances are high that this will be a very long post, so please bear with me.
My original thought was to get a dog, but I am also completely open to opting for a cat if it will be happier and better suited to my lifestyle. My number one priority is the animals happiness. I have never had a pet, so needed some help deciding if I should choose a dog or cat, and if so, what breeds would be best. Please note that if I have been giving this a lot of thought, and If I choose to get a pet, I will be adopting from my local animals shelter.
I HAVE spoken to my landlord, and she will allow me to keep a pet as long as I clean up after it.
Here is some information about the way I live:
- I am a 20 year old female University Student.
- I have 2 roommates and we rent a sidestreet apartment in the city.
*I have spoken at great length to both my roommates, and both of them are open and completely willing/excited to add a pet to our home. It will, in a sense, be my pet as I will cover all of the expenses (to avoid future ownership conflict) but it will fall under all of our care. *
- Every morning, I wake up early and run for an average of 20 minutes (with the exception of rainy days and snowstorms)
- The majority of my classes are in the morning.
- I work as a waitress in the evenings (monday through saturday)
- I am home in the early afternoon for about 2 hours before work, and I am home at night.
- Between all three of us, someone is usually home and available for animal care.
- We have A LOT of visitors between the three of us.
Here is what I would be looking for in a dog:
- Small enough but not toy (high priority)
- Relatively quiet
- Relatively low-maintanence (minimal shedding)
- Jogging companion
- Friendly and can get along with lots of people.
- Good with kids (thinking about the future here)
- Enjoys activity (maybe one that can swim?)
- Intelligent and easy to train.
Remember, I would also be completely open to having a cat, but since I live in the city, I guess it would have to be an indoor cat. This is why I'd prefer a dog, because I think a cat would be sad cooped up inside.
As for dog breeds, I have been researching some of the following: Beagle, Boston terrier, French bulldog, Corgi, Pug, Puggle, American Eskimo and the Alaskan Klee Kai, mostly because of it's sheer beauty. Remember, nothing that sheds excessively. I would be open to other recommendations as well!
If one of the breeds I mentioned above is known for many health problems, please let me know!!
If I get some good suggestions and reasoning, I'll talk about them with my roommates. Then, even though I've done some research on bringing home puppies, I'll probably create a new topic about all the things I should look out for that have accordance with preparing my home, vet bills, food bills, grooming issues, supplies, etc...
Thanks for taking the time to read through this very long message!!
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Hello and Welcome. Most of those dog breeds you mention will not jog very far...... What about a terrier of some sort? Very high energy but fun. A cat is definately easier to have, but remember they can be hard on your furniture if they are scratchers. Adopting is a fabulous idea too. Most good shelters can recommend a dog for your lifestyle. Good luck in your findings.
I found that most of them had longer fur, so would that mean more shedding and excess grooming and brushing? I hate to admit it, but I am on a budget, so I can handle "shedding seasons" and brushing weekly, but I can't afford excessive grooming bills.
In their breed descriptions, it seem that most of them fit the bill for the general behaviour types I was looking for, friendly around lots of people, active and playful. I have, eliminated, so to say, my first list, and am now quite interested in terriers.
I actually have a list of the ones I seemed particularly interested in, but I have a major question here:
Is there a health difference in the dogs from breeders and from shelters? If I chose to get one from a breeder, I'm worried about the dog being overly inbred, resulting in health issues.
Also, could someone please give me an approximate price for adopting a dog from the shelter and from a breeder?
I have one final question: When you go into a shelter (I've never been in one before) can you tell a person there what breed you're looking for, or are they all mixed-breed? And will the person there tell you what to do when you take your puppy home??
EDIT: I have done some research based off of what Marty said about terriers, and am quite interested in the following:
- Smooth Fox Terrier
- Parsons Jack Russel Terrier
Does anyone have any experience with these breeds?
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I like your idea about making arrangements with someone planning to bring in a pet. I didn't think of that, but it's a really good idea!!
I have most Sundays free, so I'll try to make arrangements to volunteer at the animal shelter to hopefully learn something for myself about caring for a dog, other than the stuff I picked up on the internet :3
Jack Russell Terriers have the most energy in any breed almost.....but maybe a mix of this breed might be good. Sadly there are a lot of smooth fox terriers in the shelters. If you don't like the grooming than stay away from non shedding dogs. Just get a short haired one. The Boston is the best terrier in my opinion "I have one" however they could not go jogging. I also had the standard not miniature manchester terrier (looked like a dobie). That dog could run.
I suggest NOT a puppy. Neither you nor your room mates has the time a puppy will require for potty training, socializing, crate training, puppy class and more training. A puppy will not be able to jog with you till it's about two years old. This is because you don't run a dog till it's joints are closed. You don't even want to leash walk on a hard surface like pavement too much at first. You could play with it off leash on grass though. A puppy will not be much different for you than being the single mom of a human baby.
Only two of the breeds, as adults, will be able to do much jogging with you, the Beagle and the Klee Klai. And a mere 20 minute jog once a day is not near enough exercise for either breed. Both those breeds are tough dogs meant to hunt all day or run at sled for long periods. You do not have the exercise time either of those breeds requires.
Terriers are not for the faint of heart and not for students who have never had any kind of pet let alone a terrier before. No matter how dedicated you intend to be it will be hard.
REally a large breed like a Newfy or Great Dane or Saint Bernard would be a better match for you, exercise needs wise. An adult.
I really think you'd be better with a cat. I have four cats and one dog. The cats alone need about 20 minutes of play time each a day. They'd like more, or they did when they were younger. Cats won't jog with you (well most won't, ) they practically potty train themselves, they are less likely to suffer from separation anxiety and scream when you leave the house without them. Your next landlord is more likely to accept your cat than a dog. Your next several landlords because cats can live 20 years.
REally, I think a cat is better. Dogs require a much greater time committment. I find people underestimate how much time dogs need. Even most cats want to be with you, play with you, interact with you, be with you far more than non-cat people imagine.
My first thought was a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Energetic and swimmers! Unfortunately, they don't match the 'small dog' criteria as they are generally considered to be medium. And yes, they do shed. I prefer the long haired breeds shedding over the short hair breeds. I have one of each and I find the long hair is much easier to remove from things (The short has an amazing ability to weave itself into everything). All of the 'hypoallergenic' dogs shed less, but do require trips to groomers.
Sometimes the best breed is no breed at all aka a mutt. Make trips through the shelters, meet their dogs and see if any just click. If you limit yourself you might pass over that one dog that 'was made for you'.
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I have seen quite a few Boston terriers that have loads of energy. I'm no expert on the breed but based on what i have seen I think it could jog for 20 min.....
They are prone to overheating in hot and cold temperatures though. Their flat faces can also cause some breathing issues - but the ones I have seen have been very very active.
Marty11 - besides your BT, do u know of others that couldn't handle a 20 min jog?
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Boston terrier get SOB easy so they would not be the best dog for jogging.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/jog.htm This is a list of pure breed dogs that are best to jog with
I would stay away from a Jack Russell. They shed terribly and can be quite the barkers. They're wonderful little dogs and insanely intelligent, but not fitting for what you have described (or seem to need).
As for breeder vs shelter, it's a crap shoot either way. I, personally, don't support breeders. There are far too many dogs that die needlessly everyday. That being said, the choice is yours
Now, for the purebreds! Just to give you an idea, my baby came from a breeder (we did not purchase him from the breeder ourselves, we obtained him from a couple who did) and we have spent over $35,000 in vet bills... and he's only 2.5 yrs old. That's not to say that all purebreds have issues, but many do, and due mainly to irresponsible breeding and over-breeding.
Shelters: You would be amazed at the amount of purebreds in shelters. You would have to check with your local shelter if you're looking for a specific breed, but another great option is a rescue. Many rescues have purebreds and there are also breed-specific rescues. Those are wonderful places to start in your search.
One thing you need to be aware of is that any dog can have medical issues. Mutts, purebreds (even from responsible breeders)... they can all develop problems. You have to take that into consideration when getting a dog. You many not want a dog with health issues, but that may just be what you end up with. When you do decide on a dog, google it for known health issues. The northern breeds, like the Alaskan Klee Kai, are prone to immune-mediated issues like Hypothyroidism (Epilepsy typically goes hand in hand with the Hypothyroidism, but not always). Klee Kai's also, for reasons unknown, seem to develop liver and kidney diseases. I wanted one for quite some time, they're just adorable! But after having Malamutes, and the issues with both that I've had, I probably won't get another. They are also very prone to cancer. And being that the Klee Kai shares the genes, I would imagine they may be as well? Whatever you decide on, just do your research (which it seems like you are doing!), and keep in mind that any dog, at any time, can develop health issues that require large vet bills. Get pet insurance! Trupanion is a great one to go with. Here in Canada, they are less expensive and cover more than the ones my husband and I researched. They are also, as far as I know, the only ones to cover congential issues and have no lifetime maximum limit. Our sweet Nookie had his first seizure at 2.5 months old. We were in the process of getting insurance when it happened, so we were out of luck and have had to pay for all his expenses. Our shelter puppy has insurance and with all the issues that seem to be "the norm" these days, I would not have another without having insurance
Good luck!
Oh, one more thing... if you do decide on a Klee Kai, stay away from the reds! Red in any breed is a recessed gene, but in breeds where it isn't a common color and is specifically bred for, it can cause issues like the ones our Nookie has. Thanks to our wonderful vet (she wrote a paper on the "Red" gene and issues it causes), we will avoid them, as beautiful as they are
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In my research, I found a 6 week long puppy training class that's run just a 15 minute walk from my place, and would be planning to take it to those classes.
Also, I think you misunderstood my exercising habits
Every morning, I wake up and jog for minimum 20 minutes. Either me or one of my roommates comes home for lunch, so that's another 15-20 minute walk. When I get home from school, I usually have about 2 hours before work, enough for the longest walk of the day, probably 40 minutes (the walks will get longer as the dog gets older). You may have seen me write that I live in a residential area, not the center of the city, so there are parks nearby, one with a nice dog run! Finally, after work I get home and would take him/her out for a short walk before bed. Also, My Sunday afternoons are completely free, and there is a big park with a lake outside the city that's about a 30-40 minute drive from my house, which is why I was interested in a dog that could swim, because in the summer the water's really nice. There is a section that is cut off from the public beach that is large but fenced in, allowing dogs to run free and swim as they please. Don't worry, I will purchase one of those doggie life-vests.
I would be completely open to having a cat, but there are lots of cars in the area that I live, and we have tons of visitors coming in and out between the three of us, so I'd be worried about the cat escaping.
I don't mind grooming, as long as it's just brushing and the occasional wash. I'm not looking for a dog that constantly needs its fur clipped by a groomer, which is why I was impressed with the fox terrier. They are also so adorable!
The miniture is not at all the same dog. It's kinda nervous like some of the toy breeds can be. The standard is only about 25 lbs. The females a bit smaller. You can see in my avitar pic.
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fox terrier need a lot of exercise and they're digger so you have to be careful about leaving them outside as they could dig their way out of a yard. My dog is part terrier and he loves to dig. He would dig the whole yard if let him.
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As part of Frugal Bento Month, I've posted a simple challenge: Keep track of what you're saving by bringing bentos for lunch instead of buying lunch. I thought it might be fun to total up everyone's savings. So, use this thread to let us know how much you've saved (weekly or at the end of the month), and I'll total it up at the end of April!
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In an average week, my partner would spend $40 on lunches out. In a worst case scenario bento spending week, his lunches cost $17 ($9 for a large bag of shredded cheese, $3 for tortillas, $1 for a can of refried beans, $4 for salsa) and we end the week with leftovers that can be used for next week's lunches. Most weeks, he has some mix of homemade soup and the quickie quesadillas, which works out much cheaper... when he's not eating homemade soups for lunch, it's easy for a batch to go off.
6$ isnt low Maki by a long shot..at least not for around my part of the country, the usual places I hit during the lunch hour are usually 6-7$ Unless I splurge & hit the Stirfry bar & its 10$
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I have to confess, the first week isn't going to go too well for me. We were going to rent an apartment in Strasbourg, but something about a NATO summit there has made that impossible (you had to be registered 2 months beforehand...like, WTF) so we're going to be hotels in Paris and Zürich. But, I'll try! At least for the rest of this week while I have a kitchen I'm gonna bring lunch on our trips and resist the call of the crêpes ^_^;
I save tonnes with bentos. At least $10 a day (3 sushi rolls and a drink minimum). And I find that if I'm eating lunch out I'm more likely to buy a drink and/or snacks during the day as well. With a bento in my bag, I know I'm sorted and don't have to think about food.
And as The Boy works from home mostly, I'm saving as well by making him a bento. Even if it's main ingredients are leftover from dinner, those leftovers now last three days instead of one. AND it stops him just ducking down to the local cafe for lunch instead. Saving him/us ~$20 at a time (sandwich, multiple coffees).
So on what would have been an eating out day? We save $30 minimum. Wow. Now where did I put all of my savings??!?
I don't really know how much I've saved from bentos because I only bento 3x a week (I have full-day class on tue, thur and fri). Other times, I always try to have lunch/dinner at home. On average, I spend about $40 per week on groceries - which include non-perishable food items and snacks ^^;
The cost of a proper lunch here varies. Here's a rough idea of common lunches here starting from the cheapest.
$3 for fried snacks (chips, calamari, nuggets and the others in the party); muffins; cake slices; reg coffee
$5 for sushi (handroll type) or pizza slices; fresh juices; smoothies; subway
$8 for food court rice and pasta take-aways; sandwiches; and set nigiri sushis
$10 for full-wraps; set meals
Then, you can get yourself a bottle of water or soda for about $3.
Thus, making your proper, healthy, full meal cost at least $8.
If I were to not cook for myself everyday, I'd spend minimum $140 per week on food. With bentos and eating at home, I'll save a whopping $100 per week and even more. It's definitely good news, but the money goes to my art materials *cries*. Well, I don't buy new art materials everyweek, but I'm still new in my course and I do not have many things. Considering that, it's better than spending $250 per week on all these..
.. and yes, I'm cheapskate and very frugal.
Mh... Uni is starting again in april, so making bentos will start up again this month. I will see and try to keep track of my savings. I guess all should be in dollar? As all is in euro here I will have to convert all into dollar. Which exchange rate should we use?
I think it should be fine to put them in euros.. as long as we all will know how much you've saved!
Or we could use Big Mac equivalents! That's supposed to be a reasonable indicator of a currency's buying power.
Just in case you don't know what I mean, you divide the amount of money saved by the price of a Big Mac where you live, in your own currency (have to go and find out what one costs, of course).
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I am a SAHM but because of health problems I need to manage what I eat - packing bento's has helped with that alot and cut out all kinds of nasty eating out I used to do.
The cost savings I have noted really come from getting my son to bring lunch to school several times a week (we call them bento's because that is what I use). I am also working with him to cut things out - or at least cut down on - like going to the icecream truck that waits outside the school. He is 13 and so far it is working.
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My circumstances are such that I always have frugality as the starting point for my food, but I've found so many virtues result from this necessity! Thrift is why I garden, why I forage for wild mushrooms and other wild edibles (wild garlic season is almost here!), and why I've developed serious bargain-hunting skills. All of these activities (well, maybe not the shopping) enhance my life, get me outdoors and engaged in nature, and give me so much pleasure. In addition, I thrive when I can cook really beautiful food from interesting and (relatively) uncommon foods. So I catch trout and striped bass, I grow things which I can't find in any of the markets. I keep an eye out for opportunities to shuttle friends down to Boston --my gas is paid and I can do major staple-shopping at my favorite Chinese markets there.
I am susceptible to getting take-out from the one or two excellent restaurants around here, and I enjoy those as special treats, but making bento lunches is a complete win when I'm just hungry and on the road.
I won't be tracking my dollars/euros/kroner, but I'll know that I'm doing okay if I can make my tiny fixed income last until the end of the month :-) But I really support this awareness-raising monthly challenge.
i save a lot of money, but i do find i spend a lot of time making them - not complaining though, makes for excellent stress release :D
Just say what your local currency is, and I'll figure it out! I'm not actually sure about the Big Mac thing...the price of one in France is about the same as it is in Switzerland, but overall food prices are quite a bit more expensive in Switzerland, just to give one example.
I had never really worked out the numbers before, but it is kind of amazing, to see what we could be spending and not saving by packing bentos. I put my husband and my lunches eating out at $7 and $8 (we work in pricey areas), which would be $75 per week. Versus an entire month of bentoing costing a grand total of $60 (I allotted $1 for my lunch and two for husband, since he has meat in there).
I think that the cost of the bentos will probably go down even more during the warmer months. Since I planted a garden for my mother, I will be getting a fair amount of vegetables for free. But I am looking forward to being able to have my own vegetable garden and fruit trees once my husband and I get a house, I hope that some summer foods will still be in season (to plant) by the time we find a house.
The first day of the month was our anniversary, so we spent $50 on kaiten zushi. Every weekday lunch since has been bento, although I ate a Big Mac Combo yesterday for my 'job' as a mystery shopper, it cost $NZ7.70 but I get paid back for it, so I wouldn't count that. Otherwise, if I ate lunch in town or on campus I would probably spend at least $8.
I find with bento-ing I'm much more likely to put leftovers away quickly and save them instead of eating an extra portion at dinner just because it's there. So I don't think I buy much extra food for bentos.
I love Japanese food so I tend to have a good stock in the house, that way when Maki posts a new recipe I can usually make it without a trip to the store, which saves more money.
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At my school at lunch and snacks may cost as much as $20 in a day. On a 'cheap' day it is at least $6. I usually pack a yogurt, fruit, a bento, and evening snack it all costs >$4 max from home. I should mention some of my school days are about 13 hrs long. o.O I also like my own food better, but sometimes it's very tricky to add variety, and pack things that travel well.
If I bought my lunches they would be in the vicinity of NZ$7-8 a day. I haven't actually bought a lunch on a work day since the beginning of the Five Week Challenge though - pretty good eh?
It's difficult to know how much I spend on bentos, but I'd guess that they'd average $2-3 a day. There may be a lot of leftovers, but you do have to pay for the food in the first place. My leftovers are deliberate leftovers - I make more so I'll have them.
I shall be in Adelaide (Australia) visiting my grandkids and their parents for the last two weeks of this month though, so it won't be a very frugal month at all. Somehow or other Grandma always ends up paying for lunches and dinners out.
Honestly, I had always thought that I was spending more money to bento. I tend to stick with fish as my protein, and good quality sushi rice is available but at a high price. Still, I love the traditional bento, so I was willing to pay more to have a satisfying and enjoyable lunch. In the past few weeks I've looked at what bentoing costs me versus traditional lunch and what I found was not what I expected.
Once a month I head to Tensuke Market, it's a local Japanese market about a half-hour away from my home. They are always well stoked and have really big bags of sushi rice. By buying the large bags it helps me keep the cost down compared to buying a small bag every week at the local grocery store. While there I also pick up a big takuan, daikon sprouts, miso paste, and anything I may have run out of from my "bento pantry." This includes things like mirin, furikake, and fishcakes. My total usually runs about $50, barring any impulse buys.
My other main bento purchase is of course the fish. This I pick up at my local grocery store when buying my weekly groceries, and I try to stick to salmon and tuna unless there's a sale. I've made good friends with the workers at the seafood counter and they usually let me know when they see me if there's a value they think I'd like. Usually the meat total from the grocery is around $40 and another $10 of my regular grocery bill contributes to bento (carrots, spices and such) so that brings my bento expenditure to about $100 a month.
I'm a full-time physics student, so if I didn't bento lunch would most likely come from the cafeteria. There, an average main dish with one side is about $8. The only other options around the campus are vending carts where hot dogs and gyros are sold, and they would have about the same average cost. Add in a drink and the total for a lunch is about $10. This is by no means healthy or good-tasting food either.
So, that leaves me at about $5 a day for bento and $10 a day for a purchased meal at school! I never thought that something I enjoyed so much would really be so benifical to my pocketbook as well ^_^
I think that this week and the past couple of weeks I have been doing really well on my savings. I think that the thing that has really helped is the amount of free food I have gotten for free, here is a good reason not to turn down free things from your parents... While I did eat the same thing every day the total was low even by my standards.
Lettuce = Free
Tomato = Free
Dressing = Free
Dried Kidney Beans = 1.69 per bag/4 = .42
Bell Pepper = 3.49 for 6/6 = .58
Mushrooms = 2.00 per bag/3 = .67
Cucumber = .69 each = .69
Coming to a grand total of 2.56 after tax, for five days. So each lunch was roughly .51. Although I must say I think I splurge on canned beans for salads in the future, the rehydrated beans just are not the most attractive addition to a salad imo.
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2. Where is the highest point on the map? What is its approximate elevation?
3. The Texas Road was not a paved route, but a wide path worn into the plains. Why was the route it followed a good one for cattle and wagons?
4. Use Reading 3 to help you mark the course of the battle. On Illustration 2, write AUSA and ACSA to identify the approximate position of each side's troops as they readied for battle. (Locate the Confederate troops, then determine which ridge to the North the Union could have rested behind. Remember that both commanders were estimating, not measuring, distances.)
5. Mark on the map two of the spots where significant fighting occurred. Do not include the skirmishing mentioned at the beginning of Cooper's account. Identify the earlier one "A1," the latter "A2."
6. Mark the place where fighting ended "AE," where the Union troops stopped their pursuit of the Confederates. Look in Blunt's account of the battle to find this description.
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Updated, January 16, 2013: the California Schedule CA (540 & 540NR), 540/540A and 540NR Booklets, are now available online here.
Sacramento—The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced the following updates on law changes and filing services for California taxpayers preparing to file 2012 state tax returns.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – Due to changes contained in this federal legislation, the California Schedule CA (540 & 540NR), 540/540A and 540NR Booklets, and other products that reference federal Schedule A, are delayed as FTB staff analyzes the changes. The California Schedule CA is used by most taxpayers to make adjustments for differences between federal and state tax laws. Taxpayers who file using FTB's CalFile, ReadyReturn, or Form 540 2EZ are not affected. Check FTB's website for updates about when these schedules will be released.
Standard deduction - The standard deduction for single or filing separately tax statuses increased from $3,769 to $3,841. For joint, surviving spouse, or head of household filers, it increased from $7,538 to $7,682.
Exemption credit increases - The dependent exemption credit increased from $315 to $321 per dependent. The personal exemption amount for single, filing separately, and head of household filers increased from $102 to $104. For joint or surviving spouses, it increased from $204 to $208.
Tax rates increase for some -- Income tax rates increased by up to 3% for individuals making $250,000 or more.The income tax changes apply retroactively to all income earned or received since January 1, 2012. The law waives the underpayment of estimated tax penalty that results from a retroactive tax law change that takes place during the year.
Free Do-it-Yourself Services - FTB encourages taxpayers and practitioners to explore its many self-service applications available through FTB's website:
New CalFile features make filing easier - CalFile is one of the state's no-cost, easy-to-use e-file options that is available to more than 6.4 million taxpayers. CalFile accepts taxpayers with income of up to $339,464, itemized deductions, and some tax credits.
This year's version of CalFile offers new features to make it easier and more convenient for taxpayers to complete their return. Taxpayers have the new option to receive an email confirmation verifying the return was filed and the ability to save information and come back later to finish the return. Go to ftb.ca.gov to access CalFile.
Free online filing in minutes - FTB's other free e-file program, ReadyReturnuses information the state already has to generate a completed state return online for selected taxpayers. Eligible taxpayers must have used the single or head of household filing status the prior year, had one employer, claimed no more than five dependents, and took the standard deduction.
MyFTB Account - This service can be used to change a mailing address or get information about wages, California withholding, estimated tax payments, balances due, or FTB-issued 1099 forms. Taxpayers and tax professionals complete a one-time registration process.
Try Live Chat - FTB's Live Chat connects FTB representatives with taxpayers who have personal or business income tax questions or have questions about with FTB's website and its online services.
Check Your Refund Status - After filing the 2012 tax return, taxpayers can use this service to see where their refund is. Generally, e-filed returns with refunds and requests for direct deposit are issued within seven days and mailed refund checks are sent within two weeks. Paper-filed returns take longer, up to six to eight weeks depending on the time of year the return is filed. This service is available in English, Spanish, and mobile devices.
Pay Taxes Online - FTB's Web Pay allows individuals and businesses to authorize a payment from their bank account to pay their return balance due or extension payment. Payment must be made on or before April 15, to avoid penalties and interest. Taxpayers can also make estimated tax or any bill payments online, and sign up for email reminders of upcoming estimate payment due dates, cancel pending payments online, and save their bank account information for future payments. Taxpayers can schedule payments up to one year in advance. For a fee, taxpayers can pay their taxes with their American Express, Discover/NOVUS, MasterCard, and Visa cards.
Request a Monthly Payment Plan - FTB offers monthly installment payment plans to taxpayers experiencing a financial hardship. Taxpayers who owe $25,000 or less and can repay their balance owed within five years generally qualify. Interested taxpayers should go to ftb.ca.gov and select installment agreement. Taxpayers can also apply by phone using our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system at 800.689.4776.
Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to questions about various tax topics such as return filing requirements, tax credits, and the Head of Household filing status can be found online at ftb.ca.gov.
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New Electronic Bank Deposit System Means Faster Check Processing - FTB is using new software and scanners to make bank deposits electronically multiple times throughout the day.
Using the new scanners, FTB will scan all paper checks received and submit the image electronically to banks for deposit. Streamlining deposit preparation reduces the time, cost, and risk involved with processing paper checks.Taxpayers can also make payments online using a bank account or major credit cards.
Tax-Exempt Organization e-Postcard Filing Threshold Now $50,000 - Tax-exempt organizations that normally have annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less must electronically submit information annually using the FTB 199N, Exempt Organization Annual Information Return.
New Jobs tax credit - This incentive provides a credit of up to $3,000 for each added qualified full-time employee hired by a qualified small business employer. Funding is limited to $400 million. As of January 1, $262 million remains available. The credit must be claimed on a timely-filed original (not amended) 2012 return received before the $400 million limit is exhausted.
In general, employers qualify for the credit if they employed 20 or fewer employees in the prior year. They must have a net increase in qualified full-time employees in 2012 compared to the number of full-time employees employed in the prior year.
Net operating losses reinstated - For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012, California has reinstated the Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryover deduction. A net operating loss occurs when certain tax-deductible expenses exceed taxable income for the year.
For taxable years 2010 and 2011, California suspended the NOL carryover deduction.
Voluntary Contribution Funds - Taxpayers can contribute to one or more charitable causes directly from the state tax form. New on the 2012 tax return are the:
- California YMCA Youth and Government Fund
- California Youth Leadership Fund
- School Supplies for Homeless Children Fund
- State Parks Protection Fund/Parks Pass Purchase (Includes the option to contribute to the fund and/or purchase a pass)
Tax Tips
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Starting February 1, more than 1,000 centers statewide open through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. These sites offer free help with tax form preparation. Some offer services in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. For information on locations throughout California, go to ftb.ca.gov and click on the free filing assistance link.
Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - This is a federal incentive for low-income individuals and families. Taxpayers earning less than $50,270 can qualify for a refundable credit that can total up to $5,891. "Refundable" means that taxpayers do not have to have a tax liability to get a refund check from the government. For those who might qualify, visit the IRS website at irs.gov and search for EITC Assistant. California has no comparable state credit.
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LYNCHBURG, VA. – The Liberty Flames used a strong defensive effort to push past the Campbell Fighting Camels, 1-0, in a Big South Conference match, Friday night at the East Campus Fields.
Forward Kyle Breitmeyer's second goal of the year in the 63rd minute proved to be the difference for the Flames.
Liberty moves to 2-1 in Big South Conference play and 3-6 overall. The win snaps a three-game losing streak by the Flames. Campbell falls to 2-2 in conference action and 7-3-1 overall.
It was the first time this season that Campbell, who entered the game averaging 1.70 goals per game, has been held scoreless in the contest and the second time this year that the Flames have blanked an opponent.
Shots were at a premium during the first half of play for both teams. Liberty held the advantage in the opening period, outshooting the Camels, 6-4.
After a shot high by Liberty midfielder Johnny Torres off a corner kick 1:29 into the contest, Campbell forward Jhuvon Francis fired a shot during the sixth minute, which Flames goalkeeper Scott Sutarik easily stopped for his first save of the evening.
The Flames best opportunity of the first half came during the 29th minute. Midfielder Blessing Tahuona headed a crossing pass by defender Uriah Bentick towards the upper right-hand corner of the net, only to see Campbell goalkeeper Ethan Hall extend his arm and flicked the ball over the crossbar to prevent the score.
In the 37th minute after a corner kick, Bentick pounced on a loose ball a blast a shot high over the goal from 30 yards out.
Two minutes later, defender Sam Duininck picked up a ball which came free in the 18-yard box and lifted a shot, which was stopped by Hall, sending the contest to halftime scoreless.
The Camels Francis opened the second half with a shot from inside the box during the 49th minute. But once again, Sutarik saw the shot clearly and corralled it for a save.
The Flames netted the game's lone goal at 62:45. Midfielder Sachem Wilson headed down a long clearing pass to Torres, who pushed a pass past a defender and into an open space for Breitmeyer. The forward collected the ball and ripped a shot from the left corner of the 18-yard box into the upper right corner of the net to give Liberty an advantage it never relinquished.
The Flames defense and Sutarik held tight down the stretch. In the 68th minute, Sutarik stretched out and pulled down a curving shot by midfielder Mitchell Cardenas, and later, pulled down a header off a cross by forward Bryce Miller during the 83rd minute.
Liberty then weathered three consecutive shots in front of the Flames net during the 84th minute. After the initial Camel shot attempt was blocked by a Liberty defender at the left post, the ball trickled into the middle of the goal mouth, where Miller flipped a shot towards the net which Sutarik blocked down with his hand. With the ball still loose, Francis ripped a shot from the top of the box, only to see Liberty defender Henry Reyes, Jr. range back, deflect the attempt down with his chest and clear the Flames' zone.
A final attempt by Campbell's Francis was wide during the final minute, sealing the victory for Liberty.
Campbell held a 14-10 advantage in shots during the contest, with corner kicks even at 5-5.
Sutarik made a career-high eight saves in the contest, while Hall recorded three saves.
Next, Liberty steps out of conference to host the American Eagles at the East Campus Fields, Tuesday. Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m.


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SEWANEE, Tenn.—With a 1-0 win against Huntingdon College today, the Birmingham-Southern men's soccer team won its third straight Kyle Rote Jr. Invitational title. With the win, the Panthers move to 3-1 on the season.
In today's game, the winning goal did not come until the 70th minute of the match. Sophomore Brynjar Arnason and senior Tyler Evans combined for several one-touch passes that ended with Evans playing the ball back across the goal to an onrushing Garner Shivers, who tapped the ball into the empty net. Shivers' game-winner was one of eleven shots on goal for the Panthers. The stingy BSC defense recorded another shutout and allowed no shots on goal.
Evans' assist in today's game and his game-winner against Greensboro on Saturday earned him Tournament Offensive MVP. BSC sophomore goalkeeper Sveinbo Grimsson earned Tournament Defensive MVP with two shutouts for the weekend. Four Panthers received All-Tournament honors: forward Evans, sophomore center back Cory Gonzalez, goalkeeper Grimsson, and senior midfielder Sean Head.
The Panthers travel to St. Louis, Mo., next weekend to take on Washington University and Westminster College.


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text: After yesterday's extraordinary news that the Brady Quinn era begins in Cleveland Thursday night, let's see what the rest of the sports blogosphere has to say about his long-awaited coming out party. Oh, and Browns coach Romeo Crennel wants everyone to know that this last minute decision wasn't at all influenced by the fans in an effort to save his job. Nope. Not at all. •" Last night, Mortensen speculated that head coach Romeo Crennel may not have "been on board" with the switch because "receivers have been hurt, haven't been running routes correctly, been dropping passes," so on and so forth. And that actually makes sense given Crennel's "Anderson's our starter for now" comments on Monday afternoon." [Fanhouse]• "Hi, I'm Brady Quinn, the new starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Now I may not be a Californian, but I'm here today to encourage you gay-loving liberals to come to your senses and vote Yes on Proposition 8....Oh my god Tim, get your hands out of my pants, I'm trying to talk to the people here! [KSK] • "It's quite rare to see any announcer just completely go after a team on ESPN, but it definitely happened yesterday when Trent Dilfer absolutely ripped the hell out of the Browns for deciding to bench Derek Anderson and name Brady Quinn the starter....Even more impressive, Dilfer went right after Browns fans, saying that they're the reason why the Browns continue to make stupid moves as an organization." [Fan IQ] • "In the eyes of many Browns fans – it's about time. Last years first round draft pick Brady Quinn will get his first start for Cleveland on Thursday night when the team takes on the Denver Broncos at Browns Stadium, as the team is benching Derek Anderson." [Browns Gab] • "Listen up, Cleveland. Your whole team is FAILING. Not just Derek Anderson. If Braylon Edwards doesn't drop that ball in the end zone, you might actually have won that game. MIGHT being the key word. Either way, I think it's been a group effort on your team's part to stink it up." [One For The Other Thumb] • "Brady Quinn, who got my vote as the 2007 hottest player in the NFL despite throwing only eight passes, will get his first start Thursday night at home against the Denver Broncos." [OutSports]


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From House Republicans: One Proposal Not Offered
September 28, 2013, 6:56 PM
WASHINGTON—When House Republicans laid out their terms on Saturday for funding the federal government, one widely discussed idea wasn't among them.
Proposals to delay the new federal health law and repeal a tax on medical devices were included in the GOP plan. But House Republicans skipped ending government contributions to offset the costs of health-care premiums paid by lawmakers and their staffs. Although touted by some lawmakers, that proposal proved to be deeply unpopular among the Republican ranks.
Although some Republicans publicly clamored for the change, many resisted doing so privately, said Rep. Dennis Ross, a Florida Republican. He had pushed this week to attach a measure limiting federal health-care contributions to lawmakers, staff and to some White House officials to the short-term federal spending bill, but he found few supporters.
"I can tell you that I'm not popular with staff, and I'm not popular with some of my [fellow GOP] members who don't want to see their contributions to health care go away," Mr. Ross said in an interview Saturday.
Mr. Ross said his plan would show the public "that Congress is willing to accept the ramifications of a bad law.'' The lawmaker had circulated a letter seeking support to add his amendment to legislation funding the government into the new fiscal year. Only one other Republican signed on: fellow Floridian Rep. Bill Posey.
The issue arises because of a provision in the new health law aimed at lawmakers and staff.
Currently, lawmakers and their aides are covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. And just like most large businesses that pay for part of their employees' health-care costs, the government has traditionally paid part of the insurance premium for lawmakers and congressional staff.
But a provision of the new health requires lawmakers and their aides to sign up for coverage through the new marketplaces aimed at covering millions of Americans who don't have insurance through a large employer.
Because of their income level, lawmakers and many aides will not qualify for subsidies, increasing the cost of their health care. So, in August, the Obama administration released draft rules saying that the federal government could continue to pay a portion of premiums for lawmakers, staff and family for insurance obtained through the exchanges.
Mr. Ross's amendment would prevent the government from paying those premium subsidies. He said the goal was to ensure that Congress receives no "special consideration" under the new health-care law.
"Nobody likes my amendment, because it requires us to do what the letter of the law says," said Mr. Ross, who estimated his health-care costs would go up by at least $6,000 if his amendment became law. He said that House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) told lawmakers at their closed-door meeting on Saturday that they would address the issue some other time.
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A Little Piece of Heaven
I spent time with my kids and my niece at the Lake Mirror Promenade this evening. We enjoyed a stroll around the lake, played in the park a bit and walked through the gardens. The weather was beautiful and the kids were quite tranquil. They had a good evening and so did I.
There are only a few other things that could have made the evening better. Maybe some day soon.
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Attempted Armed Robbery Tuesday Night in Missoula [AUDIO]
A Missoula woman out walking with her children at about 10 o'clock Tuesday night was confronted by a man with a gun who demanded money.
Corporal Matt Kocinsky with the Missoula Police Department says the woman, who was walking with her three children on Cooper Street, told the suspect she had no money, and the man left on foot.
Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect to contact Crimestoppers at 721-44-44.


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hey guys just wanted to see what some of you think about Borderlands2. I personally like how they incorporated new characters with a different kind of story line and also how they left great characters alone like ClapTrap! i think that bot helped me enjoy the game more with its witty remarks and well his "Dumbness" i like how there is TONS of missions like the first and you can continue to do them in any order. One set back in my opinion to the game was the constant freezing at random times. i would open a gun chest and my playstation 3 would freeze causing me to shut down and reboot but all games have bugs and the issues seemed to be corrected. So what do you think?


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Stacy Keibler — Crush of the Day [PICTURES]
Well, let's see, it took George Clooney all of a couple weeks to get hooked up with another amazing specimen of a woman. Honestly we thought it would take less time. His newest fling is former wrestling superstar and 'Dancing With The Stars' contestant Stacy Keibler. George usually goes for the lesser known beauties and…you know what…we will now stop discussing George Clooney in a Crush of the Day post.
The moment belongs to Stacy! Let's take a second to bask in her greatest. Let's take a moment to imagine her dancing in those incredibly revealing ballroom gowns or wrestling us into submission on a bed surrounded by a steel cage. Think it's possible to request wrestling moves from the former WWE Diva? "Can we do that thing again where you put us in a headlock using your legs? This time don't let go until you see actual tears. Let's have a safe word just in case. How about 'more'?"
Speaking of more, the world will be just that in regard to Stacy now that her and George have officially appeared together in public. Not that we are complaining about seeing more of her. Hmm. Maybe we are complaining. What is she going to do about it?!? Please say leg headlock.


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Excellent idea, but I would add the suggestion to ditch the execrable Infinite Heroes all together and take their place with a 3 3/4″ B&B line that keeps the design but has at least 9 points of articulation.
All new sculpting only, though. Stop with all the new head and paint deco only figures.
Let me see if I can picture your idea. Batman: Brave and the Bold styled figures but done in the JLU scale and without the hex holes. The new body style will mean that they can stand on their own and the JLU style will be gone for good. Some JLU collectors may not be happy with that idea since the new figures will not match in style even though they are the same height. New female figures in the line would have to be able to stand as well and not be weak ankled. That's what KILLED JLU for me, the weak ankles.
Personally, I hope Mattel devotes time into fixing the problems with the new articulation of the DC Infinite Heroes. Maybe keep the new hips and ankles but go back to the old knees?
I fear that JLU and DC Infinite Heroes may not be around next year unless the reveal at the New York Toy Fair is a huge hit and prices drop at retail.
Not exactally. I want Brave and the Bold figures in B&B style (without the peg holes) in the JLU scale as a sister line running along side JLU. I still want my JLU figures!
Yes, I totally agree. I wish they would do this.
your not crazy for i kind of like the idea of jlu and brave and the bold merged for one it would save Mattel time and money since jlu seems to not be doing so hot. though mattel has stated brave and the bold is just for kids.so merging the two lines could cause adults to wind up competing with kids to get the characters secondly though the idea is good certain characters that appeared on jlu have not been cleared for brave and the bold and due to their behavior in the comics Dc and warner like with Lobo would say no to them being on brave and the bold and figures . plus that would get around the no females in the line espically with wonder woman cleared to appear on brave and the bold.
Even though I don't collect JLU, I support this. I probably would pick up some Brave & the Bold figures, but I really dislike the plug holes. If they were done in JLU scale and w/o plug holes I would certainly pick up characters here and there.
"The Brave and the Bald"
So, I can't tell… do you want the "new" creation to be sized like B&B or JLU?
You might have a good point, I thought all those Star Wars were the same "line". I never noticed they were different.
The new creation would be B&B figures in that style, but the size of JLU.
finally someone could illistrate something that might work for me a collector that has complainded about the JLU line on matty's facebook that they no longer let me write post! and it would work for the company.
i've been so made at mattel for the last year for making it increadably imossible to get the figures in my area (the nearest target is an 1/2 hour away and never stocked) that i want and not mention the Hal drama.
but like an idiot i still have a panic attack about mattys online figures!
i bought shazam, green lantern, batman's bad guys and legion; all great figures that i enjoy! and i hate the fact that i miss out on the doom pack.
but anyway your idea sounds like it would work and i got to tell ya that its been easyer for me to find superpowers and batman figures of the same scale than to find the rare JLU figures and ive been also playing withe the toybiz dc heros with my JLU figs.
great idea, so what now with your idea?
I was recently going to post something similar but couldn't quite articulate it.
To me, JLU is no longer Justice League Unlimited, it's more DC Animated Universe (Inclusive of JLU, BTAS, STAS, Batman Beyond, Superfriends, Titans, Legion of SH, DCU Proper, etc) I think it would make sense to have a Brave and the Bold line done in the JLU style, or at least compatible in scale and not so extreme in style as the current B&B figures.
I would love the versions of Green Arrow, Robin, Catwoman, Huntress, etc that they are showing. Not to mention they are showing a ton of characters that I'd love to see as figures, Crazy Quilt, Aqualad, Katana, etc. Mattel has already said that since it's a kids line they probably won't even release the females, so why not put some of these alternate versions in the JLU line? They're totally classic and I'm all for it!!! Great blog Julius, you're not crazy:)
Forget both of these lines and devote the resources to more DCUC!!! Sorry, never saw the appeal of JLU or BandB. Other than the Aquaman figures (my favorite DCer), I've never bought any of them.
You want a line that mixes the best of JLU and B&B?
We already had it: The Batman.
and when that line started expanding it's roster beyond umpteen Bat-variants and the occasional villain, it got canned for B&B.
(That's right, I still want my TB Lex, GA, QC Clark, Sinestro, Guy, Lucius, non-execdrin headed Robin/Dick Grayson, Shadow Thief, et cetera! even a Lois!)
I'm for combining both lines but would go with Jason's idea of incorporating the newer Infinite Heroes articulation rather than the older and more static JLU designs. The chunkier look of the TB&TB characters is also better suited for this kind of approach.
I agree with your points, and I found it interesting that if even an action figure enthusiast doesn't quite tell the subtle differences between some packages, what would a simple employee notice? They always bundle everything together, it's not their fault anyway, there should be some kind of sticker like you said to make it more visible and distinct.
On other accounts, this is the kind of advise coming from the consumer that companies sometimes pay thousands in consulting or just a lot of time spent internally discussing… executives with executives.
I actually like the Brave and the Bold figures. They stand up well, they display well together, and they are reasonably priced. I have all of the heroes from the line, and hope they keep making them. My biggest gripe is that by labeling them as a kids line, there is no promotion on the toy website, no news, no display of upcoming figures, nada. I just saw the weird new Solomon Grundy zombie gangster figure on a peg, and had never heard anything about it. I think Mattel decides what they think a collector has a right to collect and then they promote accordingly. The same is true of the amazing new Green Lantern jet from the Imaginext line. That thing is cool with it's little 2 inch tall Hal Jordon, but had you ever heard about it ANYWHERE? No. We try to support Mattel's product, but they don't do a lot to encourage fans.
JLU is dead at retail – the 6 packs are still gathering dust at the old Target left over clearance aisle. Brave and the Bold is geared to kids, and is sold out at all my local Toys R Us stores and Target stores. I have actually seen kids run up and ask their Mom to buy the Batman figures. My neices and nephews love the snap on gear for the figures and vehicles and spend quite a bit of time playing with these.
The collector oriented line is DC Universe so exposure of the TV Show featured characters should work their way into the DC Universe line. For those adults who wish to collect more Batman Brave and the Bold, another NEW line of figures would be nice, however in this Recession I think you would run the risk of oversaturating the Retail market with Batman Brave and the Bold products. Why not offer a highly detailed BATB style line of figures direct through Matty Collector or have Diamond/Previews offer a monthly assortment of Mattel figures.
I agree with you Julius that a new line of Brave and the Bold product would be nice, however don't kill the kids line.
The industry still hasn't come to realize that if a toy is cool enough, a collector will collect it. Being "for kids" or having "collector" printed on the package means nothing really.
The BATB figures have started to claim the DC portion of the toy aisle more and more and truly JLU's presence seems obligatory. Having a DC Animated line could encompass not just JLU and BATB but any DC Animated movie vehicle Warner Bros. wants to promote as well, such as the upcoming DC Showcase animations (ala Spectre, public enemies, crisis, etc.)
Infinite Heroes is a line going no where. It seemed rushed to stores just to gain shelf space before Marvel Universe could one-up them. Problem being, that because of the lack in quality, Infinite Heroes was dead on arrival. I always thought IH & JLU should have merged as neither has legs to stand on much by themselves. One DC Universe Animated line under one SKU seems the only logical choice. Thanks for blogging this.
Great blog boss!
I would totally support one consistent Animated DCU line. I'm done with JLU, but do buy the occasional B&TB figure (Metal Men mainly so far). If the lines were merged, taking the best of both (the character selection of JLU combined with the better balance and construction of B&TB) it would draw me back in. Ditch the pegs but keep the accessories. Make sure characters have appropriate accessories when necessary and add a gimmicked one that kids can play with but collectors can discard if so inclined (much like the GI Joe Movie line).
Mattel's DC product is currently splintered into too many formats and scales. With 12″ Movie Masters, 8″ Retro Action, 7″ DCUC, 6″ Movie Masters, 5″ B&TB, 4″ JLU, 3 3/4″ IH, and 2″ Action League, Mattel is asking to much of the DC collector.
Each scale has it's pros and cons, but the biggest redundancy has to be among B&TB, JLU and IH. The first is a so called "kid's line" the second a "collectors" line and the last is, well a struggling line at best.
I think one smaller scale covering a variety of formats and styles would work great. Just like what Hasbro has done with the 3 3/4″ scale for it's Marvel Movie, Comic and TV properties. Sure, the Marvel Universe figures have more articulation, while the animated figures are gimmick laden.
But the key is one consistent scale. All those 3 3/4″ lines work together (hell, they even sort of work with Star Wars and GI Joe!).
Mattel needs to get focused on their DC lines. And as JM outlined, a great place to start would be with the Animated properties and smaller scale figures.
Personally, I would like DC Direct to step up and create the Brave and the Bold line targeted at the adult collector. There's a large amount of adults who want B&B figures that look like the cartoon and the line aimed at kids is doing too good for Mattel to screw with it. DC Direct is the best solution. And since it will be focusing on the adults, it won't compete with the Mattel line.
Being one of those JLU "style" snobs I'd pass on mixing a new B&B line in with my JLU display, but I can be kinda picky. The only time I mixed was a short period when I displayed the old BTAS Clayface with my JLUs. I think if that proposed B&B line did happen it'd be more like starting a whole new thing for me (which, after all these years of JLU, I'd probably resist). But, then again, I'm not as big a DC fanatic as others. I say all this now, but if it did happen the real test would be that first time I actually saw them hanging on the pegs!
Regardless, its an interesting idea and regardless of whether or not I personally get sucked in I do love checking out all the new characters that get made in the different lines!
Great blog post!
I'd be up for it. I've yet to buy any of the Brave/Bold figures, but I've wanted. They just don't go with anything.
Plus, I think bringing Brave & the Bold into the DC house would be good for it regardless.
Wrote about this a while back. The bottom line is Mattel has no interest in doing this. If they can't even commit to releasing normal B&TB figures without holes all over them, I can't expect they'll do this. I also think that B&TB is dead at retail anyway. The 5 inch line is dropping prices daily, it's never stocked at any store I go to and the figures that are on the shelvs don't move. Then again, it's mostly just Batman anyway. However the Action League stuff is taking over the aisle. So B&TB will live on, but I think the 5 Inch line is just about done.


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For starters, the Kenwood Academy Jazz Band — as its name suggests — has been burrowing into music of a sort infrequently encountered anymore on free TV or radio, in the movies or just about anywhere else in American popular culture: hard-core jazz. What's more, band members have been toiling over a daring score freshly penned for them by one of the country's most creative jazz musicians, Jason Moran, who won a MacArthur Fellowship, or "genius grant," in 2010.
Moran's opus poses numerous technical and artistic hurdles, combining innovative ideas in improvisation with a warm embrace of Chicago jazz of the 1930s — an era that's practically prehistoric to 21st-century teens.
On top of all that, the young musicians who meet after school in the band room at Kenwood, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave., do so amid gun violence that often afflicts the South and West sides of Chicago. That wave of tragedies touched band members overtly for the first time when their bandmate, 15-year-old guitarist Aaron Rushing, was shot on the street May 18 and died that day at Comer Children's Hospital. No one has been charged.
Against this backdrop, the Kenwood Academy Jazz Band took the stage of Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center on Friday night, playing as equals alongside Moran and his ensemble, the Bandwagon; fiery Chicago saxophonist Ken Vandermark, who won a MacArthur Fellowship in 1999; and eminent Chicago visual artist Theaster Gates, who designed the set and contributed vocals for the world premiere of Moran's "Looks of a Lot."
The piece, more than a year in the making and running 90 minutes without intermission, derives its enigmatic title from a phrase by Chicago rapper Lil Durk. In a series of video documentaries titled "Chiraq" — fusing the names "Chicago" and "Iraq" — someone asks Durk if he expected such a big turnout for one of his shows. He says he did, "Just by the looks of a lot of blues" — a reference to the blue lights of Chicago police cars illuminating the scene.
Clearly Moran, who had been commissioned by Symphony Center to compose an evening-length work, was conceiving a piece specifically for and about Chicago — a composition that addresses the realities of the students' lives as well as the grand tradition of jazz that has flourished in their city for more than a century.
Before we chronicle the finals days of the students' journey to Symphony Center, before we explore exactly what happened Friday night — and how the students fared in the greatest artistic challenge of their young lives — we pause to hear why they've gone to all this trouble. Why they convene in Kenwood Academy's Room 134 after school, when they could be outside, hanging with friends, listening to hip-hop, anything.
Why do they practice passages over and over, while their teachers — band director Gerald Powell and assistant director Bethany Pickens — keep telling them what's wrong, what's right, what's missing, what just plain sounds bad?
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For the first two stories in the series, "Kenwood's journey," plus video and photos, go to chicagotribune.com/kenwoodjazz.