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Jurors find Robert Jarrett guilty on lesser charge
State's case in Jarrett murder trial hinged on human remains
Jurors in the Robert Jarrett Jr. murder trial found him guilty, but of a lesser charge.
Jarrett was charged with first-degree murder, but jurors didn't believe the killing was premeditated. They did believe he had an intent to kill and found him guilty of second-degree murder. They could also have chosen involuntary manslaughter.
Jurors started deliberating the case Tuesday afternoon after defense attorneys said it didn't make any sense that he would kill his wife with the children at home.
Prosecutors called the January 1991 disappearance of 34-year-old Christine Jarrett "one of the biggest mysteries in Elkridge." They told jurors that the mystery was solved in April 2012 when her skeletal remains were found under a shed in the family's back yard.
In trying to prove their murder case against her former husband, they told jurors that he knew the answer for 21 years.
The defense said Jarrett maintains his innocence.
"No, he has never said anything to the contrary other than he's innocent. He told police exactly what he knew had happened, and he maintains his innocence despite what the jury comes out with in this case," defense attorney George Psoras said.
In closing arguments, Assistant State's Attorney Kim Oldham called Jarrett a cold-blooded killer, claiming he was unhappy in his marriage and "he wanted Christine out of his life for good."
Oldham's theory was that Jarrett asphyxiated his wife by choking her and that he buried her face in a hole under a shed in his yard and used concrete to conceal where her body was.
"Having 21 years go by prevented the medical examiner from being able to find out a lot about the cause of death, but we were still able to establish the case based on circumstantial evidence. We are respectful of the jury's verdict and are just appreciative that they held Mr. Jarrett responsible for the murder of Christine Jarrett," Oldham said.
After the verdict, Christine Jarrett's older brother told 11 News he never doubted her husband killed her.
"Yes. We always thought she was on the property," he said.
In his closing argument, Psoras claimed prosecutors were asking jurors to make a leap of faith without evidence.
"Think about it. You find skeletal remains encased in some type of stone. Because of that, everybody's heart goes out to the family, including Mr. Jarrett's. You don't believe they have more than that? That's all they have, at best. The best case scenario is they have sympathy and skeletal remains," Psoras said.
Psoras described other possibilities, saying Christine Jarrett ran away, or she died accidentally or committed suicide.
But Assistant State's Attorney Jim Dietrich told jurors everything points to Robert Jarrett, arguing, "There was no case until that body was identified as Christine Jarrett. It's his wife under his shed at his house. You don't cover up an accident. You don't cover up a suicide with 600 pounds of concrete."
Sentencing is set for Aug. 8, at which time Robert Jarrett could get up to 30 years in prison.


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Hypocrisy of Gov. Rick Perry
In football, the term "H-back" is generally applied to a very athletic individual who is pretty much an all around utility player. He can occupy many positions and is usually considered one of the better players, not particularly at one position, but very useful at several.
Unfortunately, when referring to our governor, Rick Perry, the "H" does not stand for a skilled player; it simply stands for "hypocrite."Perry's record of hypocrisy is far too long to be told in a single article. Nonetheless, I will try to hit the high points, which should qualify him for hypocrite of the decade.
The most common connotation referring to hypocrites usually is a religious one. The first thing that comes to mind with our governor, who now claims to be such a wonderful Christian, is the fact that in the year he earned more than $2 million, he very generously gave his church $90. This brings to mind another point of hypocrisy defined in the Matthew, Chapter 6, which reads:
"And when thou prayest thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the street that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you they have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into the closet and when thy has shut the door pray to thy Father which is in secret and thy Father which seeith in secret shall reward thee openly."
It does not sound like the Good Book recommended praying along with 30,000 people in a football stadium. And I am certain it does not recommend claiming such an event to be non-political on the eve of announcing you are running for president of the United States.
I have serious doubts about the sincerity of a politician who rails openly about the federal government trampling the individual rights of citizens by forcing them to provide themselves with health care so their fellow citizens will not be obliged to do so. The same politician sees nothing wrong with requiring teenage girls to submit to having a vaccine administered to them.
Another source of hypocrisy is to ask that we do not like he does but simply do as he says. Here is a fiscally conservative governor who requires not one but two private chefs, lives in a $10,000 a month mansion, who condemns welfare mothers for receiving a small stipend to feed their children while he is giving away multiples of millions out of a state-sponsored slush-fund to undeserving folks.
Then there was the Gov. Perry who was about ready to secede from the Union until it became public that he said it, all while condemning the feds for giving away tax dollars out of Washington. The same Gov. Perry took about $16 billion of that old dirty federal money and claimed he and his conservative policies had balanced the Texas budget.
I wonder about his Tea Party buddies who keep yammering that the United States ought to follow Texas' example and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment. They and Perry claim that a balanced budget is the key to new jobs and fiscal responsibility. Oh, by the way, I wonder if his Tea Party buddies understand that in just a decade under the leadership of Rick Perry, Texas has started using deficit spending to fund our highway program. Under Perry's brilliant conservative leadership, the Texas debt has grown from zero under a series of Democrats to $11.9 billion and is still growing.
Then there is the Tea Party mantra concerning ownership of private property. Perry was willing to trample over the rights of farmers and ranchers to see his dream of a Texas corridor running from North to South Texas in the form of toll roads, which were basically a giveaway to a huge Spanish corporation who would have made billions in profits. Oh, yes, of course there is the brilliant strategist Rick Perry, who claimed to have a revenue-neutral repeal of the corporate franchise tax to be replaced by a business tax that has fallen woefully short of replacing the lost revenue. Perry was told by a fellow Republican, a former comptroller of the state, that his tax plan would leave the state $500 billion short every two years. Ignoring this advice, Perry suavely predicted his spectacular growth of Texas' economy would more than make up for his shortfall on rates. He was wrong. The ex-comptroller was exactly right. That's why we were over $20 billion in the hole last session. That's why good old Rick who purports to be for quality education has shorted the school children of this state by over $4 billion.
While claiming to be a man of the people, Perry stonewalls open government, refusing to let the state tell how much he spends on state security while traipsing around the world trying to find more contributors for his various political campaigns. He also was found at fault by the state auditor for the lack of transparency in his multi-millions in giveaways out of the Technology Fund to his rich buddies.
Last of all, but not least of all, Perry holds forth about how proud he is of putting the "kibosh" on greedy lawyers. Perry has supported every measure to trample the rights of workers, to close the doors of the courthouse to people seeking justice from a jury, and has pretty much jumped like a frog at every suggestion of his biggest campaign supporter, Bob Perry the homebuilder. Even Republicans finally gagged on the Perry plan to keep people from being able to adequately complain about shoddily built homes by Perry. The Homebuilders Commission, which was merely a phony deal to protect sorry builders, was finally dismantled by the Legislature because of the public outcry of its basic unfairness.
My question is, how much longer will smart citizens put up with dumb/hypocritical behavior on the part of somebody like Rick Perry?
Carl Parker has practiced law in Port Arthur since 1958. He is a 1958 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. Elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1962 and the Senate in 1976, Parker continued to practice law while writing and sponsoring hundreds of bills that became laws relating to every aspect of life in Texas, including many regarding consumer safety.


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Beautiful bassinets, classsic cradles, magnificent Moses baskets, practical portable cribs, and convenient co-sleepers - there are so many options to choose from Select, the ideal slumbering spot for your precious bundle of the baby!
Your new baby deserves the very best, and that includes a place the sleep, play and rest that's cozy and inviting. When you purchase a bassinet or cradle for your bundle of joy, you're providing a warm, nurturing environment that also makes it easy on Mom and Dad. They're portable, and they ensure your baby is within arm's reach at all times, and they're at a height that makes it easy to lift baby in and out. It's time to put away the bassinet or cradle when your baby reaches 18 pounds, can sit up, or starts turning over—whichever comes first. Now you have to decide which model is right for you!
Choosing a Bassinet
Seeing a baby sleeping peacefully in a bassinet is one of the real joys of new parenthood. A wicker bassinet adds a classsic touch for any nursery. You must purchase a wicker bassinet that's sturdy so that your heirloom holds up for generations to come.
The style of your bassinet is determined mostly by the bassinet bedding. You can choose virtually any manner that you like - from eyelet to toile to solid colors. For your convenience, look for bassinets that come complete with a bassinet liner, bassinet skirts, bassinet sheets, and netting if you prefer. It's smart to purchase an additional couple of coats for emergency changes. In addition to adding elegance to your bassinet, a bassinet skirt provides the perfect covering for under-bassinet storage—or a built-in shelf that some bassinets come with
If you want a bassinet with wheels for easy portability, make sure that the wheels lock into place. For parents with little room to spare for baby equipment—or who need the ultimate in portability—select a folding bassinet. Make sure that the material, which composes the bassinet, is machine-washable.
Many baby bassinets come with hoods to protect baby's eyes from the light. Look for products with retractable and detachable canopies so you don't have to work around a non-moveable hood when getting baby into and out of the bassinet.
Picking Out a Cradle
There's something about a cradle that makes many parents feel sentimental. If you select one of high quality, you'll enjoy using your new cradle so much that you'll want to pass it down to your children and grandchildren so they can rock their own babies in it.
Wood baby cradles are the traditional choice and enhance the beauty of any room. Cradles are available in two sizes. If you plan to keep your baby there for a while, choose the larger size. Always make sure that your infant wooden cradle has smooth edges all around it—and especially on the inside where your baby will sleep. Baby wooden cradles often have slats, and like cribs, the slats should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart to ensure that the baby's head doesn't get stuck. Part of the appeal of a cradle is the rocking element, which soothes babies. It's a good idea, however, to select a model that allows the rocking cradle to lock when not being used.
Because you'll be using your cradle multiple times a day, you'll undoubtedly want a product whose style you love. With the many finishes and designs available, there's sure to be one that suits your taste. If you're looking for a glamorous addition to your baby's room, consider the charm of a wrought iron cradle. Like wooden cradles, iron cradles are available in several colors/finishes so you can select your favorite.
If you'd like a two-in-one product for maximum usage, look for a cradle that transitions into a gliding loveseat for your toddler.
Understanding the Differences
Though bassinets and cradles are usually lumped together, there are some differences between the two. Bassinets are generally made of natural fibers such as wicker. They tend to be a little smaller and lighter then cradles and therefore, more mobile. Many come with wheels, some removable enabling the bassinet to double as a rocking cradle. Cradles, on the other hand, are generally made of wood and manufactured materials. They are most often more significant than bassinets and more stationary. Most cradles rock from side-to-side on two-floor rockers, while others are made with the frame suspended on hooks creating a gentle swaying movement. The rocking motion of both cradles and some bassinets are designed to comfort your baby and help him sleep.
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Bassinets and cradles are the perfect first bed for your infant. If you select heirloom-quality products, they can be passed down to future generations. Both come in virtually limitless styles that you can customize with color choice. Always heed safety guidelines associated with cradles and bassinets.
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2 pounds ground turkey (for beef lovers, use ground sirloin, ground lamb or mixture of ground pork and beef, omit the olive oil below when substituting)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup Romano grating cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
4 slices of Italian day old bread, removing the crusts, then and run under cold water. Squeeze out the water over the sink and set aside
4 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 eggs
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup Burgundy wine
Mix everything in a large bowl using your hands until everything is well blended and comes together. Roll into balls. Spray a cast iron grilling pan with cooking oil.
Heat the grilling pan to a medium heat. Place meatballs in pan. Cook until the meatballs have grill marks on one side. Flip, grill the other side until grill marks are noticeable. Takes around 35 minutes total.
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5 things to know about baseball on July Fourth
From a famous speech that has echoed for decades to a crazy slugfest at Coors Field, baseball has had its share of memorable moments on July Fourth. Here's a look back at some of the all-time moments of the day.
1. GEHRIG'S FAREWELL: Delivering one of the most hallowed speeches in sports history, Lou Gehrig spoke between games of a New York Yankees doubleheader with the Washington Senators on July 4, 1939. It came two weeks after he retired, having been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Gehrig played only eight games that season, driving in one run and hitting .143.
The "Luckiest Man" speech has been played countless times.
2. RAGS' NO-NO: Forty-four years after Gehrig retired, Dave Righetti provided a July Fourth highlight for the Yankees, pitching a no-hitter against rival Boston. It was the first no-hitter by New York since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series and the first by a Yankees left-hander since 1917. Righetti got the final out by striking out Wade Boggs, much to the delight of owner George Steinbrenner, who was celebrating his 53rd birthday that day in 1983.
"I did it on the right day, I guess. I guess they replay it every year in New York," said Righetti, now the pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants. "I haven't watched it in years. My family watches it. It's funny. If I go outside and walk anywhere and am recognized, it comes up 95 percent of the time."
3. FIREWORKS AT 4 A.M.: One of the greatest games played on July Fourth didn't end until almost 4 a.m. the next morning because the New York Mets needed 19 innings to beat the Atlanta Braves 16-13 on a rainy night in 1985. Dwight Gooden started and Ron Darling finally closed it out for the Mets.
"So many guys had been used and there was only a few of us left on the field coming in, and my memory is of the most jubilant clubhouse other than postseason that I've ever been in," Darling said. "Budweiser beer cans and Chick-Fil-A wrappers everywhere. That's all I can remember."
It was a wild game that included Braves pitcher Rick Camp's two-out homer in the 18th to tie the score at 11. New York then pushed across five runs in the 19th before Darling, normally a starter, came out of the bullpen and whiffed Camp for the final out.
"Even though it wasn't a save opportunity, it was saving the day," Darling said. "It's definitely one of the thrills of my life walking off the field that night."
Keith Hernandez hit for the cycle in 10 at-bats and Gary Carter caught all 19 innings for New York. Darling, currently a Mets announcer, remembers the 4 a.m. fireworks display for the 10,000 fans still left in the stands.
"When we heard it go off, we just couldn't believe it," he said. "I think it was like a War of the Worlds moment for Atlantans. They had to feel as though, what the hell is going on here in the middle of the evening? There's tons of people who didn't know there was a baseball game that night."
4. SLUGFEST AT COORS FIELD: Fans crammed into the ballpark to see the postgame fireworks -- but the show started early. Colorado staged the biggest comeback in franchise history, rallying from nine runs down to beat the Florida Marlins 18-17 in 2008. The Rockies hit six homers and Chris Iannetta singled home the winning run off Kevin Gregg in the ninth inning. The teams combined for 43 hits, 21 for extra bases, and eight home runs. Soon after he was removed from the game, Colorado slugger Troy Tulowitzki slammed his bat into the ground and the splintered end sliced his right palm. The All-Star shortstop required 16 stitches.
5. TIRED ARMS: Hall of Famers Rube Waddell and Cy Young locked up in a pitchers' duel for 19 innings in 1905 before the Philadelphia Athletics scored twice in the 20th for a 4-2 win. Waddell gave up two runs in the first, then pitched 19 scoreless innings. Young also went the distance. Waddell's day wasn't done, either. He came back to get the final two outs in the second game of the doubleheader.
AP Sports Writer Mike Fitzpatrick in New York and AP Freelancer Mark Schmetzer in Cincinnati contributed to this report.


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Each year Michigan grouse hunters spend more than $1,000 on hunting gear, guns, ammunition, lodging, and food. In total, hunters contribute about $108 million dollars to the state's economy.
Overall, the Department of Natural Resources says that grouse numbers are similar to last year for Michigan. A solid production of the bird's natural food like red and white acorns, apples and wild grapes has helped the populations remain consistent.
Every state has good hunting areas, and most local hunters know just where to go to find the best bird populations. Northern Michigan is known for having great grouse hunting, but there are plenty of counties in southern Michigan that should also be on your radar.
So if you live in the southern half of the state, where should you be hunting grouse this season? Here are a few of the best grouse hunting counties in southern Michigan.
St. Claire County
The northern area of St. Claire County is covered in hardwood forests that follow the Black River. Southern portions of the state have modest amounts of grouse habitat, and hunters can expect to find good-sized pockets of grouse. Check along the bushy edges of openings among aspen, birch, cherry and dogwood.
Tuscola County
Experts say that Tuscola County has some of the best and most abundant cover for grouse around. Focus your efforts in younger aspen stands, and don't overlook the lowland brush near drainage ditches. Even some hardwood openings with lowland brush could give you a few good opportunities.
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For 40 years local communities have contributed to the forest management efforts of this country, turning it into a great place for grouse hunting with plenty of young aspen for cover.
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Morenci Area Chamber of Commerce members are urged to apply for an exterior building improvement grant.
The purpose of the program is to enhance the appearance of the community's buildings and to help the property owner in financing the improvements.
A pool of up to $1,000 is available through the Morenci Area Chamber. Property owners can be reimbursed up $250 per Chamber member for any eligible project. The grant is for materials only and not labor costs.
The chamber grant will be issued upon completion based on invoices submitted to the Chamber board. Applications are subject to Chamber board approval. Members are encouraged to shop locally for supplies whenever possible.
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• New windows and exterior door;
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The deadline for applications is 9 a.m. June 1. Projects should be completed by Sept. 1.
Submit application to Renée Schroeder at city hall. For more information, contact Chamber president Brad Frederick at 517/605-1020.
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Real Salt Lake were rooting for the US national team to beat Belgium on Tuesday, but it didn't take long to find the bright side of the 2-1 loss.
RSL captain Kyle Beckerman and goalkeeper Nick Rimando will soon be back from Brazil, giving much-need relief to a team that has suffered a series of injuries in addition to the call-ups. How long did it take for RSL's players to start thinking about that?
"Once the whistle blew," said RSL defender Nat Borchers. "Definitely going to be happy to get those guys back."
RSL coach Jeff Cassar told reporters much the same.
"It's going to be fantastic, obviously, for the performance on the field," he said. "But even in the locker room, they bring confidence to other players. Obviously, just bringing back that experience from the World Cup will be huge."
Beckerman and Rimando left for USMNT camp in mid-May. At the same time, forward Alvaro Saborio left for the Costa Rican national team — and broke a bone in his foot, which will keep him out of the lineup for another two or three months. RSL have not fared well in their absence. After a win over Colorado, Salt Lake have gone winless (0-4-2), including a loss to lower-division Atlanta in US Open Cup play.
That's a tremendous slide consideringn the club's unbeaten (6-0-6) start to the season through 12 games. But midfielder Ned Grabavoy was reluctant to blame the absence of Beckerman and Rimando as the reason for the downturn.
"It's easy to point to that, but that's not the reason why," he said. "I'm not going to sit here and say having those guys wouldn't help us, because it certainly would. Not just in the games, but in training, in the locker room, and all that stuff. But I don't think you can just point your finger and say that's why we haven't been winning games."
Two of the three league losses have come after RSL players were red-carded. A variety of mental and physical errors have cost them points, and against Seattle (a 4-0 loss) and Atlanta, the team's performance clearly was sub-par.
Equally clearly, injuries have played a part. Not only were Beckerman, Rimando and Saborio missing from training on Tuesday, but so were forward Robbie Findley, defender Rich Balchan and midfielders Sebastian Velasquez and Javier Morales. Balchan (groin injury) is definitely out for Friday's game against New England. Grabavoy is questionable, still trying to work his way back from a hip flexor.
"When it's one player, it's usually not a big deal," Grabavoy said. "When you start to miss five, six guys, it becomes more difficult on a team."
RSL team was so short on players that Cassar took to the field himself on Tuesday, "and that's not a good option," he said with a laugh.
Still, Cassar said Rimando and Beckerman will "probably not" appear in Friday's game against New England.
"But you never know," he said. "Kyle can maybe sit on the bench and if we need him, use him. But probably not."
Defender Chris Wingert didn't wait until after the USA-Belgium game to start thinking about the boost RSL would get from the return of Beckerman and Rimando.
"I was thinking that before the game, in case it happened," he told reporters. "But I'll tell you what – I'd give it back in a heartbeat if they could be there for another week or two. I wish they had gone through. Not only for the country, but also for Kyle and Nick."


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What People Think of the iPhone 5S
Apple launched two new iPhones, the 5S and the 5C, on Friday. WSJ's Monika Vosough checked in with people at an Apple store in San Francisco to see how they reacted to the new devices.
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What's in Store for the Future of the Transport Industry?
For quite a few years the transport industry stayed relatively stagnant – communication between drivers and shippers may have upgraded from CB radios to cell phones and handwritten logs to emails, but overall the data collected and passed on the same. Like most industries though, the smartphone is set to turn the industry on its head. Now, with the intervention of smart devices we can transfer much more data, and collect it in real-time. In addition to smart devices allowing us to always stay connected, engine and vehicle technology has been making leaps and bounds over the past decade, leading to greener vehicles, and venturing into the realm of autonomous cars and trucks.
Going Green
Although it is not always at the top of a lot of executives list, going green is a huge movement coming through the transport industry. Millennials and other young adults are watching the future payout that going green will have on all industries, which is making it a huge investment opportunity. The first companies that are willing to take some profits in order to convert their profits in the near future, leading to much greater profits for their company.
Autonomous vehicles
This is another important topic when discussing advances in vehicle technology. When fully enabled self-driving trucks make headway into the shipping industry, it's going to be an interesting show to watch. Will there still need for individual truck drivers? Will there be remote driving assistance needed for these vehicles? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered before self-driving trucks show up, and time may be running out.
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In today's trucks, you have not only a digital device with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing hands-free use of most integral smartphone functions. GPS navigation and internet connectivity. With those functions, drivers can be connected with their shipping managers at all times. Current apps can already allow shipping carriers and brokers to automatically track shipments through freight visibility apps. In future, in-vehicle apps can be created that link with existing fleet tracking apps to allow driver input while on the road.
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As mentioned before, freight tracking smartphone apps now allow managers to monitor shipments in real time, getting accurate updates on location, Live ETAs and more. What this also allows is for this data collection to be integrated into their supply chain management system, allowing easy data collection and organization. With this, from one hub a shipment manager can pull up real-time data on all of their shipments, from one digital dashboard.


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Putting an oldtime tint in your digital images
Masked Ball
In GIMP, masks select parts of an image, just as you would with the selection tool to create a rectangular or circular selection in an image. GIMP draws "marching ants" around the selection when you do so and stores the selection information as a black-and-white image in which the white regions represent the selected parts of the image and the dark pixels represent unselected areas.
If the user draws a rectangle at the center of the image, the corresponding mask is a black image with a white rectangle at its center. And Masks can go even further: In contrast to mouse-based selections, masks can also define grayscales, in which the areas of the image are selected "softer" or "harder."
These grayscale images can be put to intelligent use as filters. Instead of painstaking manual selections, the user defines a mask image and GIMP automatically selects the parts of the original image that have corresponding light pixels in the mask image.
To define how the layer's pixels are to be applied to the image, GIMP lets you define a layer mask for any layer. The white areas of this grayscale mask make the layer pixels 100 percent opaque, whereas the black pixels in the mask make the layer 100 percent transparent; that is, they disable this part of the layer. For gray areas, GIMP applies the layer value to a certain degree, reflecting the value in the mask.
Figure 6 shows the Layers dialog with a big black circle that I added to the white background of the layer mask in the sepia layer as a test; the layer's overlay mode is set to "Normal." As you can see in Figure 7, GIMP does not change the original image in the black part of the mask but applies sepia to the white parts and ignores the image in the process. This approach is definitely not the right one, but a grayscale mask will get me closer to my goal.
Original as a Mask
What does the mask need to look like to apply a realistic looking sepia tint – that is, to open up the sepia floodgates for the darker parts of the original and leave them shut in the lighter areas? If a pixel in the original layer is black, the mask at this point has to be white, and the sepia tint will be applied 100 percent. The opposite also applies: If the original layer is white, the mask is black, and the sepia layer is not applied to the original layer at all.
For grayscales, the mask is somewhere in between. Black-to-white and white-to-black? The solution should now be obvious: The mask simply needs to invert the grayscale image of the original layer!
For this, edit_copy() in line 82 copies the image in the original layer into GIMP's internal cut-and-paste buffer, and line 85 drops this content on top of the previously created $layer_mask. This provides a reference to a floating section, which is inverted by line 90 and finally anchored in the layer mask by line 91.
To do this in GIMP by hand, you would click the original layer in the layer dialog, then change to the image window, press Select-All, then press Ctrl+C to copy the image content to the cut-paste buffer. This procedure is followed by a mouse click on the layer mask in the sepia layer (the second thumbnail in the layer line) and a return to the image window, where you need to select Paste to insert. This creates a floating section in the Layers dialog, which is fixed in place by clicking the anchor at the bottom. Finally, you would need to invert the colors in the layer mask by selecting Colors | Invert; after doing so, the Layers dialog would look similar to Figure 8.
The final step is to flatten() (i.e. merge the two layers to create a single active one). This changes the order of the active layers and the script thus needs to call the get_active_layer() method (line 97) to obtain a reference to the remaining layer.
The results, with a nice coating of sepia, are shown in Figure 9, and for a more dramatic effect, as shown in Figure 10, the curves_spline function darkens the dark tones slightly, without touching the lighter ones. The six coordinates passed in to the function in line 102 define a graph, as shown in Figure 11. It manipulates the image as if the user had run GIMP's Curves against it. A linear curve in the Curves dialog leaves the image unchanged, whereas data points below the straight line darken all image pixels carrying that brightness value.
The gimp_file_save() function saves the results in a new file, which line 104 creates by appending -sepia to the original name.
To install the required Perl modules, Gimp and Gimp::Fu, on Ubuntu Hardy Heron, enter:
sudo apt-get install libgimp-perl
Older Ubuntu versions have a bug, but in a previous article [5], I told you how to work around it. The Log4perl module (available from CPAN or in the liblog-log4perl-perl package with your Ubuntu distribution) shows the progress of the image conversion at the command line. If you prefer a less verbose script, you can comment out the call to easy_init() in line 10 of the script.
The documentation for GIMP's Perl interface isn't very detailed, but GIMP has an excellent procedure browser (Figure 12) that you can call via Xtns | Procedure Browser.
After doing so, type the part of the function name that you have already guessed, such as "load," "save," or "layer," and the procedure browser will return a list of available API functions with precisely documented parameters and return values. It is thus typically possible to find an API function for any action in GIMP's point-and-click user interface, empowering the user to automate steps in scripts instead of repeating them by hand.
- Listings for this article: ftp://ftp.linux-magazine.com/pub/listings/magazine/102/Perl
- "Luminosity Masks and Sepia Toning" by Doug Nelson, RetouchPRO, May 2001, http://www.retouchpro.com/tutorials/lum-mask-sepia.html
- Sepia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepia_tone
- "Sepia Toning" by Eric R. Jeschke, 2002, http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/Sepia_Toning
- "Color Play" by Michael Schilli, Linux Magazine, September 2008, http://www.linux-magazine.com/issues/2008/94/color_play
- Bunks, Carey. Grokking the GIMP. New Riders Publishing, 2000
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Pregnancy advice 'scaremongering'
Pregnancy is a huge, life-changing period in a woman's life and there is no shortage of advice about what is best for your unborn child. But in this week's Scrubbing Up, Linda Geddes, the author of Bumpology, argues this can sometimes be misleading and scaremongering.
Expectant parents are bombarded with advice about what they should and shouldn't be doing.
Pregnant women mustn't eat too much as it may raise the baby's risk of obesity or diabetes, but they mustn't diet as that could have a similar effect.
Neither should they exercise for fear of triggering a miscarriage, or get too stressed out because that's bad for the baby too. And if they do get stressed, they can't drink alcohol or go for a spa treatment to relax.
You might start to think that staying at home would be the sensible thing to do, only this too is ridden with potential dangers for your unborn child: from ice-cream, to pet shampoo, to hair dye. Even lying down or your back can allegedly cut off your baby's blood supply.
When I fell pregnant three years ago, I felt paralysed and somewhat patronised by all the conflicting advice out there.
I was also obsessed with the little life that was growing inside me, and desperate for more information about what it was doing in there.
Could it taste the curry I was eating; hear the songs I was singing; or sense when I took a swim in the freezing outdoor swimming pool near my home?
So I began a quest to investigate the truth behind the old wives' tales, alarming newspaper headlines and government guidelines, and to probe deeper into the inner world of the developing child. So Bumpology was born.
Booze and breastfeeding
Some of what I discovered while researching the book amused and amazed me: I learned that parents who already have a couple of boys are statistically more likely to go on having boys, though no-one really understands why; that the shape of a woman's bump provides no clues as to the gender of the baby within, but that women with severe morning sickness are slightly more likely to be carrying a girl; and that contrary to the received wisdom, babies actually can focus on objects further than 30cm away (even if they often under- or overshoot).
I also learned that much of the research underpinning medical advice on things like alcohol consumption - and even the health benefits of breastfeeding - is far from clear-cut and often aimed at the general population, rather than taking the individual into consideration.
In the case of alcohol, there's clear evidence that heavy drinking is harmful -- and even a daily glass of wine may increase the odds of a baby being born underweight, which carries additional risks to its health.
However, below this level, there is a massive grey zone where scientists simply don't yet have an answer to whether or not alcohol causes harm.
When it comes to breastfeeding, it's quite true that breast milk is best for babies, or at least better than formula milk in terms of protecting them against infections in the short term.
But when it comes to the much-touted long-term benefits of breastfeeding, such as protection against obesity, diabetes or allergy, the research is less convincing.
Certainly women who can't breastfeed for whatever reason, and who live in countries with a decent standard of health care, shouldn't waste too much time worrying that they are causing long-term damage to their baby's health.
However, what alarmed me the most was the realisation that much of what women are told about the risks of medical interventions during labour - things like induction, epidural anaesthesia and undergoing a c-section - are overblown.
At the same time, statistics about the odds of needing medical assistance or on complications like tearing during a vaginal birth are frequently not talked about.
I believe that access to this kind of information could have a big influence on women's expectations of labour and on some of the decisions they make when planning for the birth of their child.
I also think it could help women to come to terms with things if labour doesn't go according to plan and they need additional help getting their baby out.
Having a baby can be one of the greatest joys that life bestows. However, it is also hard work and new parents can do without the unnecessary guilt, anxiety and doubt that misleading pregnancy advice brings.
It is also a time of great wonder and through my research I have learned things about my own children that will never cease to amaze me. I believe it's time to push aside the scaremongering and allow parents the freedom to enjoy this precious period of their lives.


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FLEFF Intern Voices
The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival from the interns' point of view
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Blog posting written by Erica Moriarty, Documentary Studies '16, FLEFF Intern, Houston, Texas
No color. No sound. No movie?
How about we add in a live orchestra… Sounding a little better?
And have the event at the home of silent films… You interested yet?
Did I mention the film is showing at one of the best festivals to hit this side of the Finger Lakes?
In the upcoming week, FLEFF is bringing back some of the Ithacan silent film culture of the 1920s with October. In the 1920s, the natural beauty of Ithaca inspired silent filmmakers to create works of art often in the form of the cliffhanger serial. Although October does not take place anywhere near Ithaca, the town's history is easily seen in the form of the silent film.
The classic Russian film premiered in 1928 under the direction of Sergei Eisenstein and Grigori Aleksandrov. October celebrates with dramatization the 1917 October Russian Revolution. To add to the drama, the Cloud Chamber Orchestra will accompany the film with live music.
Perhaps, there will be no color, but there will definitely be sound and a movie you do not want to miss. So what do you say? Put on your Sunday best and join FLEFF Sunday, April 7th at Cinemapolis for October featuring the Cloud Chamber Orchestra.
Which other films are you interested in seeing this year?


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Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
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Work: ...y no se lo tragó la tierra (...And the Earth Did Not Devour Him)
Jorge Arredondo uses an inquiry-based approach to the study of ...y no se lo tragó la tierra... (And the Earth Did Not Devour Him) by Tomás Rivera. With his guidance, students question the book's translator, conduct Internet research, and interview Mexican immigrants who work in their school. The process of searching for answers to their own questions helps students increase their research skills.
To prepare for the lesson, view The Expanding Canon video program 4, Part I. Online review the session 4 theory overview, strategies, information about the authors and literature, resources, and the downloadable print guide. Read ...y no se lo tragó la tierra (...And the Earth Did Not Devour Him).
Teachers will need the following supplies:
Standards for the English Language Arts
Day 1
1. Jorge Arredondo explains to students that they will be doing library research to further their understanding of ...y no se lo tragó la tierra (...And the Earth Did Not Devour Him). He asks students to come up with questions about the book they'd like to explore.
2. Before students go to the library, Evangelina Vigil-Piñón, who translated the novel, visits the class. She discusses why she was drawn to the works of Rivera and answers students' questions. (Teachers may want to show students the clip featuring Vigil-Piñón, The Expanding Canon video program 4, Part I.)
3. Arredondo explains to students that they will be developing a story inspired by research related to the novel. Prompting students to list questions for additional research, he asks them questions such as:
4. Arredondo tells students about books he has set aside in the library that speak to the cultural milieu of the text the class is studying. He also provides a list of Web sites (as a springboard for their exploration) that provide relevant information. As students conduct their research, Arredondo answers questions as needed.
Day 2
1. Arredondo asks students to learn more about the cultural milieu of ...y no se lo tragó la tierra (...And the Earth Did Not Devour Him) by interviewing members of the school's custodial staff who have had experiences similar to those described in the text. He reminds the students to show these workers the utmost respect, but then allows students to control the interview process. Finally, Arredondo asks students to write and publish a story of their own that reflects a personal response to what they have learned.
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Wildebeest Eco Camp
Wildebeest Camp is an oasis in Nairobi - the perfect place to relax during your African migration! The beautifully-appointed rooms and deluxe safari tents will be a welcome place to stay before and after your safari. Only 8km from the city centre, this is Nairobi's first permanent tented camp, where you can enjoy peaceful tropical gardens, which are home to hundreds of varieties of plants and birds, while still being close to shops, markets, cinemas, banks and transport links.
Facilities include:
+ breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner
+ infinity swimming pool
+ bar service
+ internet access including wifi
+ lockers (bring a padlock!)
+ games, books & magazines
+ guest lounge, tv and dvds
+ beautiful, relaxing garden
+ gift shop
+ travel desk - safaris, transfers, bus, train, flights, day tours, accommodation, trekking
There is a range of accommodation to suite all budgets. You can camp in the garden for only $7 per night or stay in one of the luxury ensuited safari tents for $30 per person per night - including cooked breakfast.
Accommodation options are:
- camping (shared bathrooms)
- dorm (shared bathrooms)
- basic single/double room (shared bathroom)
- single/double garden tent (shared bathroom)
- single/double/triple/quad deluxe safari tent (en-suite)
- beautiful grassy garden
- plenty of shade
- shared flush toilets and hot showers
- use your own tent or hire one of ours
* The price that you book on this site if for a camping pitch. If you need to use our tent and bedding this costs an additional 200/- per person. Just book the regular pitch and we will email you to ask if you will use your tent or ours.
** Please note that if you book camping, you have not booked the large permanent tents in the photos on the site.
- large 6 bed dorm
- lots of room for bags
- 6 foot foam mattress
- bedding included - sheets, blanket, pillow
- shared flush toilets and hot showers
* Please note our dorm is mixed - boys & girls sharing.
- small clean room
- either one double bed or 2 single bunk beds
- 6 foot 6 inch inner sprung mattress
- bedding included - cotton sheets, blanket, pillow
- luggage rack
- ensuite flush toilets and solar hot showers
- located outside at the back of the main house
* These rooms are small and cheap. Ideal for someone who just wants somewhere to sleep but wants to enjoy the nice surrounds of the camp.
- large clean walking custom-built permanent-pitch tent
- one double bed or two single beds
- 6 foot 6 inch inner sprung mattress
- bedding included - cotton sheets, duvet, pillow
- bath towel
- luggage rack
- safe for valuables
- bedside tables
- mosquito proof netting on windows and doors
- shared flush toilets and hot showers
- solar lighting
- located in the lovely garden with shared outdoor seating
- huge walking custom-built permanent-pitch tent
- either a double, triple, or quad bed arrangement
- 6 foot 6 inch inner sprung mattress
- bedding included - cotton sheets, duvet, pillow
- bath towel
- luggage rack
- safe for valubles
- clothes rack
- bedside tables with lamp
- mosquito proof netting on windows and doors
- full electrics include lights and UK power socket
- ensuite with hot shower, basin and flush toilet
- outdoor deck with two chairs and table
We recommend guests coming from the airport use our pickup service. Once you have made your reservation, we will contact you with a confirmation and ask for your flight details or if you need a taxi from another destination.
If you are arriving in the middle of the night or very early in the morning, we recommend you also book the room for the night before as check-in is normally at 14:00.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Security
- Airport Transfers
- Bar
- Bicycle hire
- Board Games
- Book Exchange
- Free Breakfast
- Cable TV
- Cafeteria
- Child Friendly
- Cots available
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Currency Exchange
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Meals Available
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box
- Swimming Pool
- Taxes included
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
Directions to Wildebeest Eco Camp
From Nairobi City/JKIA: Come along Langata Road, and just one km past Galleria Shopping Centre, you will see a Kenol petrol station on your left. Directly opposite is Mokoyeti Road West. Come up here 1.5km, over the little creek, up the hill and we are number 151.
From Karen: Come along Langata Road past Hillcrest School and Nairobi Academy. Soon you will see a Kenol petrol station in your right, and Mokoyeti Road West on your left. Turn up here and continue for 1.5km over the small creek, up the hill and you will find us at number 151.
Located Near
Located in the peaceful, leafy area of Langata, the camp is ideally located to explore some of Nairobiâs favourite attractions, while being out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
Within a 5-10 minute drive of the camp you can be at Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage, Langata Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Park, Bomas of Kenya, KWS Orphanage and KWS Boardwalk, and Mamba Village.
We are 2.5km from the newly built Galleria Shopping Centre â where you will find a supermarket, chemist, ATMs, Foreign Exchange (Forex), many banks, as well as a variety of restaurants, bars andeateries.
At the Galleria Shopping Centre there is also a modern medical clinic which can sort out any illness or ailments 24/7.
The camp is only 25km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and takes less than 30 minutes (no traffic).
Only 9km from Wilson Domestic Airport, taking just a 10-15 minute drive.
Around 7km (in a direct line) from the city centre, you can enjoy the âsafari atmosphereâ while staying in one of Africaâs busiest cities.


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With her bright orange pedicure, Michael Kors handbag and skinny jeans, Maysoon Jayyusi hardly looks like a Palestinian speed racer -- until she gets behind the wheel.
The minute she starts up her SUV, she's off -- coursing ahead of the rest of the traffic, weaving among bewildered locals in the crowded streets of the West Bank city of Ramallah.
It's easy to see why the team she heads -- the Middle East's first female speed racing team -- has been dubbed the "Speed Sisters".
The group of six women, Muslims and Christians from their 20s to mid-30s, have battled sceptical parents, the realities of the Israeli occupation and a sometimes disapproving public to become local stars and even the subject of a documentary.
"We feel we are free when we're doing this," teammate Mona Ennab, 26, said. "It's a way to escape everything around us."
Jayyusi, 36, said her love of speed was born out of frustrating hours stuck in long lines at Israeli checkpoints.
"I feel such depression at the checkpoints, but this speed makes me feel like I'm powerful, it helps me expel my depression," she told AFP.
"When the soldier finally lets you past, you feel like you want to fly."
Jayyusi had to take lessons behind her parents' backs after graduating with a business degree from Bir Zeit University, saving up her salary to pay for them.
"They didn't think I needed my licence, and it was expensive," she said.
But it paid off. In 2010, the skills displayed in her daily commute drew notice and she was approached by the head of the Palestinian Motor Sport and Motorcycle Federation, Khaled Qaddoura.
He offered Jayyusi the chance to participate in a training camp for drivers sponsored by the British Council, along with several other women, all with different levels of experience -- and the Speed Sisters were born.
Ennab also started driving without her family's permission before she was old enough to even take lessons. "I used to steal my sister's car and drive it around without a licence," she laughed.
Behind the wheel, she shows no fear, throwing her car around an obstacle course of cones in the parking lot of a West Bank slaughterhouse -- the best place available for the team to practise -- with what might seem reckless abandon.
Ennab grins cheekily as onlookers gasp at the sound of screeching tyres, watching the rear end of the car swing seemingly out-of-control in a semi-circle as she lets it "drift" around the cones.
-- 'I feel total freedom' --
For the women, getting behind the wheel is also a way to escape social demands.
"In our culture, there is a lot of pressure to listen to your parents, but when I get in the car, I can do what I want with it," Jayyusi said. "I feel total freedom."
Both women at first kept their speedracing secret from their families. Jayyusi's parents found out thanks to a local newspaper report.
"My mum was like 'Oh my God, you're going to die!," she recalled, adding that her mother is still too afraid to watch her drive -- though supports her fully.
Ennab's family has also come around to their daughter's need for speed, and her mother is now a fixture at all her competitions across the West Bank.
A glamorous blonde who drives a sleek Peugeot sportscar thanks to a sponsorship deal with a local branch of the French carmaker, she comes from a family of racers and said her only pressure is competition from relatives.
"My dad is a champion racer in Mexico and my brother is too," she said. "It's in my blood -- there's definitely a family rivalry."
Saadeh was born in Mexico then lived in the United States, but moved back to the West Bank with her family at the age of 13.
"I want to be here, it's my country. Why not show the world that Palestinian women can do anything?"
For Saadeh, racing isn't political but she says she's proud to represent the Palestinian territories.
"When I compete with the Palestinian flag, it shows what we want, that we want a country, that we deserve a country."
There is no escaping the fact that Israel's presence in the West Bank affects the team's ability to practise and drive.
Their one-time practice spot by the Ofer military prison has become unusable because of the debris -- stones, rubber bullets and tear gas canisters -- left behind from clashes between protesters and Israeli troops.
And long-distance rally driving in a territory carved up into three administrative areas and dotted with military checkpoints is impossible, Jayyusi said.
Undaunted, the women have major ambitions, boosted by a recent trip to the famed Silverstone racetrack in Britain.
"I want to compete internationally at Formula One," Saadeh said. "My dream is to race at Silverstone as a professional."


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BEDFORD, N.Y. – A Bedford residence burned to the ground in the early hours of New Year's Day. The Bedford Fire Department was called out at about 3 a.m. when a caller reported a neighboring house aflame, according to Bedford Fire Chief Paul Aquilino.
The building at 334 Hook Road was "a vacant residential structure, about 90 by 70 feet, made of lightweight construction," said Aquilino. "The fire went through the first and second floors.
The four-bedroom, three bath house on eight acres along the Bedford Riding Lanes trail has been listed for sale since March. The asking price was $1.75 million.
Six other fire departments responded to the alarm, said Aquilino. They were South Salem, Bedford Hills, Goldens Bridge, Katonah, Mt. Kisco and Pound Ridge, approximately 50 firefighters in all.
"We began a defensive attack," Aquilino explained. "We got there a little after 3 a.m. and left about 7:30 a.m. The place was a total loss but nobody got hurt."
Aquilino said he thought the house had been on the market for a while. The cause of the conflagration was not immediately evident and Aquilino said it is "under investigation."
"You never like to see this," he added, "especially around the holidays."
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Building a Toilet Fair - Day 1
"Usually, Sunday would see the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Seattle campus empty save for a duck or two, and maybe a few zealous weekend workers. However, this last week was another story entirely. The campus was buzzing as exhibitors from around the world started to set up toilet prototypes for the upcoming Reinvent the Toilet Fair.
The Reinvent the Toilet Fair held August 14-15, 2012 at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, Wash. showcases innovations from around the world that are creating a new vision for the next generation of sanitation. The fair aims to inspire collaboration around a shared mission of delivering a reinvented toilet for the 2.5 billion people worldwide who don't have access to safe and affordable sanitation.
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Let Me In
Review by Jack Foley
AT first glance, it seems like folly to attempt to remake classic Swedish vampire movie Let The Right One In. But upon closer inspection it appears that Cloverfield's Matt Reeves has done a very good job.
While the original still stands as the superior version (more by virtue that it came first), Let Me In is an interesting variation that succeeds by tinkering very little with the original's formula.
Reeves embraces the minimalist approach adopted by original director Tomas Alfredson, drops a couple of scenes that arguably didn't work, tweaks others to make more sense, and even adds a touch more menace, while continuing to play up the themes of coming of age, young love and bullying.
Hence, the Hollywood version is actually less Hollywood than you might initially be prepared to dismiss, even though it still insists on dumbing certain aspects down for the US market.
The story remains the same: Shy, reclusive 12-year-old Owen (The Road's Kodi Smit-McPhee) leads a solitary life that's punctuated only by the school bullies who regularly terrorise him.
But things begin to change with the arrival of girl-next-door Abby (Kick-Ass breakout star Chloe Grace Moretz), who reluctantly befriends him and gives him the strength to emerge from his own fears.
Abby's arrival, however, coincides with a series of gruesome murders in the area , leading Owen to suspect that she may not be all she seems.
Reeves film undoubtedly works best for those who haven't seen the Swedish original (of whom I'm sure there will be many), but it still has plenty to recommend to those who have.
The director's decision to play up the more sinister elements of the story lends the film an even creepier feel than the original, forcing viewers to question Abby's motives far more than in the original.
The minimalist approach, meanwhile, allows a sense of tension to build, which is often punctuated by moments of startling violence.
The performances are also top-notch, with both Smit-McPhee and Moretz building on fast-growing reputations as the kids at the centre of proceedings. Their relationship is utterly believable, yet open to interpretation – especially from Abby's point of view.
Richard Jenkins, meanwhile, brings typical brilliance to the role of Abby's protector, while Elias Koteas is good – if under-used – in the new role of the detective investigating the town murders.
Reeves also deserves credit for employing common sense to where to change things from the original. He drops the infamous cat attack sequence and makes the capture of the Jenkins' character much more believable – indeed, it serves as one of the movie's most memorable set pieces.
If there are criticisms, his use of special effects is perhaps a little overdone, with the vampire attack sequences looking unrealistic and coming at the expense of the film's reality.
While he could perhaps have expanded a little more on both the Koteas character and the relationship between Jenkins and Moretz, given the fact he has lured an actor of Jenkins' quality.
But in the main, this is a stylish, provocative and deeply chilling film that proves emphatically that not all Hollywood remakes are a bad idea.
Certificate: 15
Running time: 111mins
UK DVD & Blu-ray Release: March 14, 2011
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(9 days from Madrid to Madrid)
Two-night stays in Madrid, Costa del Sol, and Seville allow time to truly experience Spain. Included sightseeing features important highlights, like Madrid's Prado Museum and Toledo's Church of Santo Tomé with one of El Greco's most famous paintings. Taste the local marzipan, for which the city is famous. Other highlights are Granada's Alhambra complex and Water Gardens of the Generalife, and Seville's Alcazar. In Seville, an exclusive visit to the impressive Archive des Indias has been included as well. A free day at the Costa del Sol lets you enjoy the beaches or time to browse the trendy boutiques. Other highlights are visits to historic Ronda and to a sherry bodega in Jerez to taste the sherry wine. On the way back to Madrid, stop in Cordoba to visit the Mosque of the Caliphs, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Welcome and farewell dinners are included.
Day 1 Arrive in Madrid, Spain
Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 Madrid
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to El Escorial is available. (B)
Day 3 Madrid–Toledo–Granada
Spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River, the ancient Castilian capital of Toledo attracts more sightseers from all over the world than any other Spanish town. A Local Guide takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century gothic CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ with one of El Greco's most famous paintings. Also visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP and [LF] taste the local marzipan, for which the city is famous, before arriving in history-steeped Granada. This evening, a special dinner with wine has been prepared for you at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 4 Granada–Costa del Sol
See the sights of Granada with a Local Guide and visit its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of "lace in stone" surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. Then, turn towards the sea, away from the mountains, to lively Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol. (B)
Day 5 At Leisure on the Costa del Sol
Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Later, enjoy the sandy beaches, browse through the trendy boutiques, and sample the many fancy restaurants. (B)
Day 6 Costa del Sol–Ronda–Jerez–Seville
Visit picturesque, historic Ronda, perched on a platform of the Sierra de Ronda and cut in two by a deep ravine, before reaching Jerez, famous for its sherry wines and magnificent horses of mixed Spanish, Arab, and English blood. Visit a [LF] SHERRY BODEGA and taste the sherry wine, accompanied by local tapas. Then, on to Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia. (B,D)
Day 7 Seville
Hear about the city's role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World during your guided sightseeing tour. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that used to be the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. Of course, you will visit the ALCAZAR, founded in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress, with its Palacio de Don Pedro. On top of that, a [LF] visit has been arranged to the impressive ARCHIVE DES INDIAS, that houses the documents, illustrating the history of the Spanish Empire in the Americas and the Philippines. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show. (B)
Day 8 Seville–Cordoba–Madrid
During your guided walking tour of Cordoba see the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, and the medieval Jewish quarter. Tour the magnificent 8th-century MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Next, drive north from the fertile valley of the Guadalquivir River through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote's La Mancha back to Madrid. A farewell dinner has been prepared at your hotel to celebrate the success of your Spanish vacation. (B,D)
Day 9 Madrid
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)


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The Art in Artichoke
There's just something about April: Chaucer talked about the showers, T. S. Eliot said it was the cruelest month, and travel agents call it a "shoulder season." Though to me April means doing a lot of weeding, I think it's also a great time to develop a nature-oriented paint scheme for freshening up your interior. My friend the architectural colorist Tina Beebe once told me to look no further than the artichoke for one of nature's most elegant color palettes so, since artichokes are now in season, let's start here. Cut one open, as this photo (courtesy The Delicious Life) shows and you'll find a surprising range of spring hues to choose from. Now thanks to color matching websites you can develop a palette from
almost any image. Here's the palette that deGraeve's Color Palette Generator produced from the photo I uploaded. It's appealing, with bright and dull versions, though it didn't get the subtle violet at the center. Or how about this
image of a granite dock on the Maine coast. I like the greens and grays. Here's how deGraves's other color match website called Color Hunter isolated the hues.
You don't get to see the original image alongside the isolated hues as you do with deGraeve, but Color Hunter's black background makes the tones stand out. Though you should always allow for color variation on the computer as well as in print, this is a great way to develop a set of colors you like before confronting the dauntingly vast array of color chips at the hardware or paint store. Another way is just to print out an image of a space that appeals, like the living room of
Plan 496-1 by Australian architect Leon Meyer, then identify the color palette yourself. Here the white walls, black hearth, moss green fireplace front, and natural wood furniture work well together: it's essentially a white background with major and minor accents. The living room in a Sea Ranch, California house designed by Tina Beebe and her husband architect Buzz Yudell offers
similar lessons. Here again, background colors, this time in wall plaster and concrete floor, are neutrals; accents are mostly primary with greens toned to echo the meadow grasses outside; the wood is unpainted. In short, paint palettes don't need a lot of colors; simpler is usually better; materials like wood and concrete are part of a palette just like paint and fabric; and nature is often a very good place to start.
For a fine introduction to the subject see Design With Color, by Karen
Templer, who is the newest member of the Houseplans family. It includes a wide range of color schemes to help you articulate your own taste. And for an intriguing view of color history I recommend browsing Pantone: The 20th Century in Color, by Leatrice Eiseman and Keith Recker, which
cleverly shows color palettes derived from popular culture, decade-by-decade. The authors isolate key colors from each period — for example, the Arts & Crafts Movement is represented by various artifacts, like a chandelier designed by
Greene & Greene and is paired with eight Pantone swatches. It's fun to see how the authors derive the dominant colors for each era. It all shows how color taste changes and makes me wonder what a representative palette for the 21st century — so far — would be.