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Why is mediation more cost effective than a court case?
Mediation works out more cost effective as you do not have to pay expensive legal fees, lawyer's fees or any other court related costs. Mediators typically charge per session, unlike lawyers, who require a retainer. This process is also faster which ends up saving a lot of money.
Can mediation work even when the divorce is hostile?
Studies have shown that mediation is effective even in highly contested cases where one or both partners are angry or meotions are running high after the breakdown of the relationship. Mediation is an effective way of negotiating emotionally wrought relationships and finding a solution agreeable to both parties. However, mediation is not recommended in divorces where abuse, child negligence or violence is pertinent.
Will we have to go to court?
All mediation sessions happen in an out of court environment, and if you and your partner reach a mutual agreement, all the legal documents and forms can be signed in the mediator's office itself. This results in a legal and binding divorce without stepping inside a court room.
What are the advantages of mediation Melton Mowbray?
- No need for court cases
- Quick and speedy process
- Its Voluntary
- Its Confidential
- You control the decision making
- Cost effective
- Less stress for the whole family
- Open and effective communication
- Decisions are mutually agreed upon
Is there a right or wrong time to mediate?
The quicker you go in for mediation, the better. Mediation at an early stage can prevent the level of communication from deteriorating further and can help keep the discussion focused on pertinent issues.
What issues can mediators help resolve?
These are the key issues mediators can help resolve:
- Assets division
- Property disputes
- Financial planning
- Division of debts
- Family business division
- Joint inheritance division
- childcare payments
- Custody and child access arrangements
- Co-habitation agreements
- children related issues
What are the legal implications of mediation?
Mediation can culminate in a legal and binding divorce, if all the proper documents are signed and submitted according to the correct procedure and signed by a judge of the court. Verbally agreed upon decisions are not considered legally binding until they are transformed into legal documents.
Will my privacy and legal rights be protected?
The mediated decision has to be agreed upon by all parties and no decision can be forced upon anyone. Mediation is an entirely voluntary process. A mediator cannot use anything said in a mediation session against you in a court of law. The mediator cannot reveal what is said in a private session to any other parties, including the other partner.
How long will it take to finalize the divorce via mediation?
It generally takes 3-6 mediation sessions of 1-3 hours each to reach a mediated agreement. After this, the divorce papers have to be signed by the courts which can take anywhere between 2 weeks to 2 months.
Will mediation help my ex-partner and I reach child custody and contact agreements?
Mediation is one of the best ways to help divorcing or separating partners negotiate child care and custody related issues. Whether it is a complicated case of a hostile divorce or a mutually decided upon separation, many aspects related to child care have to be decided such as identifying the primary caretaker or caretakers, establishing where the children will stay, deciding the extent to which each partner can remain in contact with the children etc.
Are parental agreements arrived at during mediation binding and effective?
Agreements related to parenting and childcare tend to be much more effective and more easily adhered to when they come from the partners themselves, rather a third party judge. Such agreements become binding when they are listed as the terms of the divorce, on which a court judge signs off. Going forward, the agreed upon terms of parenting have to be adhered to by the partners. During the mediation session, every aspect of child care, from the finance and custody to the housing and disciplinary measures, can be discussed and clarified. Each partner's role and communication channels can and should be properly discussed.
How can mediation help in determining maintenance payments?
During mediation, all aspects of the finances of the family are discussed thoroughly, with the aim of arriving at a mutually agreed upon decision about how finances will look for each member of the family post divorce. Maintenance payments, whether for an ex-partner, a child or both, are often demanded from the richer partner. The exact amount and frequency of these can be decided upon during mediation. Mediators do not provide financial or legal advice, but instead, inform partners of their legal positions and encourage them to arrive at a compromise which suits all parties.
Whatever is agreed upon, is included in the divorce terms and is considered legally binding.
How can mediation help resolve issued between divorcing partners with different parent styles?
Mediation is very useful for divorcing couples with disparate parenting styles. It provides an atmosphere for discussion where differences of opinions don't necessarily lead to a breakdown of communication. Unlike the rigid and formal court environment, the mediation sessions are open and free flowing. The goal here is to arrive at a mutually agreed upon decision about key issues pertaining to parenting, in the new, post-divorce environment. A mediator encourages partners to set aside emotional entanglements and old grudges, and instead focus on creating a strong and healthy parenting model for the children going forward, one which has room to encompass different viewpoints. Rather than seeing each other as adversaries, partners are helped to view each other as helpmates in their quest to give their children a stable home life.


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Joined: 11 Mar 2005
Posts: 696
Location: israel
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:42 am
Post subject: galapagos
Hello to all the friends,
My husband desires to travel to Galapagos. I checked, but it seems that beside cormorans, seals, some giant turtles and a lot of iguanas, there is little else.
I'm more of a city "grl" and not really excited by reptiles &co. But my loved one likes nature and it's his ( 65th) birthday and I feel I'll have to "shlepp" myself on one of those tiny rocking boats. People around who visited the islands are devided in two clear-cut groups: those who loved it and those who really think it's a waste of time and money ( the price is really exorbitant) . So I would be grateful to poll the opinion of those of you woh visited these islands.I hope the poll will be in my favour and we'll go to a civilized place with people instead of iguanas.
Thanks very much
No more war, no more Galapagos!
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 3:40 pm
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Ha ha, i wish I could be more supportive simona but I'd LOVE to go to the Galapagos. As a caveat though, only for a day or two as a side trip from South America.
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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Joined: 23 Mar 2005
Posts: 159
Location: San Francisco
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:47 pm
Post subject: Re: galapagos
Like you, I'm a city gal. Give me concrete with touches of city parks anytime. Please tell hubby that I plan to spend my 65th birthday next year in Paris (I don't seem to go anywhere else these days!). Then you can do your 3*Michelin......
Hope you get lots of votes...............
"A man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry."
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:17 pm
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We say " next year in Jerusalem". It was a wish made by the Jews in the Diaspora for over 2000 years. So maybe, on your way to or from Paris, you could celebrate your birthday next year... in Jerusalem. No 3* Michelin restaurants, but what a view !
Thanks for the support and, once again, Bon Voyage !
No more war, More Paris and Jerusalem
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 11:58 pm
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Thanks a lot David! What's with you guys, can't you enjoy quietly a window shopping splurge in Faubourg St Honore! What do you try to prove by jumping from airplanes, climbing impossible mountains or searching for lost iguanas! Maybe you two go to Galapagos and try to validate Darwin's theory. As for myself, I'm convinced man is a close relative to the monkey, I don't have to travel 5000 km for that. Looking around is enough. OK, sorry I'm in my cynical mood.
Thanks anyway, really...How is the new dog feeling in its new home?
No more war, more Faubourg St. Honore!
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 12:17 am
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simona, would your husband be satisfied with a DVD of 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'? It's one of very few movies to have had some footage shot on the Galapagos Islands.
Personally, right at the moment I think that some of those extreme activities are actually safer than everyday ones. I have spent time overseas kayaking and cycling, but managed to break my arm in Thailand in a
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 12:37 pm
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Be thankful your husband doesn't want to relive his survival training days. My husband has tried to convince me to go to a small Alaskan island for three days surviving on limpids and seaweed.
I began to pretend that I didn't speak english until he dropped the subject.
"It's watery....and yet there's a smack of ham."
"It's hot ham water."
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Location: New Jersey
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 2:23 pm
Post subject: I've been to Galapagos
Hi All,
In October 2003, my boyfriend and I visited Galapagos while on a trip to Ecuador. It was off-season and quite desolate, although beautiful and interesting. The weather was clear most days and very sunny during the day. We spent 5 days exploring the islands.
The Galapagos islands are 500 miles off the coast of Ecuador, and actually are part of the country. Ecuador uses the US dollar, so be sure to bring plenty of them because you pay a cash fee after flying to the island, or taking a cruise to it.
Once you arrive at the Galapagos airport, you'll have to cruise to one of the islands with a hotel or stay on a private ship or small yacht. I made the mistake of choosing the yacht, thinking that the seasickness preventing patch I wore would help with the choppy waters. No such luck. I was sick as a dog most of the time. And, to add insult to injury, when I was back on land again, I had to readjust, feeling landsick all the while. No more cruises for me!
Although the waters were mostly choppy, some days were smooth sailing. The weather was fine. Be mindful that you will be at the equator and bring very strong sunblock. I typically don't get sunburned, but wore 30 spf (uv A and B) and still took a burn. Wide-brimmed hats and those lovely convertible pants that zip off to shorts are well advised.
In my opinion, the best part about the cruise was meeting all the great folks from other countries. We met the loveliest sisters from Holland, with whom I still email now and then.
Since we arrived out of season, there was very little vegetation in bloom, but we did see the famous blue-footed boobies and other birds Darwin watched. There are thousands of the three breeds of iguana that you'll see everywhere. They're beautiful and very tame. Oh, and sealions litter the beaches. They're also pretty tame and have much to say to visitors.
The food on the cruise and back in Ecuador was dreadful. Be very careful about what you eat, and make sure you get all your shots before leaving. That's all I'll say about it.
If you're going to stay in Ecuador, the city of Guayaquil is really advanced and has a very nice boardwalk on the water. They had just opened it about a year before we arrived.
The people are very kind and will look out for you in a country with kidnappers and a lot of other crime. It also helps a lot if you can speak Spanish or at least try to refer to a Berlitz book now and then to translate. The people appreciate that greatly.
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:42 pm
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Erin, now i just suspect you could turn those limpets and seaweed into a lovely soup.
simona, little Maggie was down in the dumps the first day but is all p--- and vinegar today, she's adjusting very well.
debsdelectables! Welcome and thanks for the quickie tour of the Galapagos. Did you see any of the diving iquanas?
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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Location: New Jersey
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:46 pm
Post subject: I've been to Galapagos
Hi David!
Thanks for the kind greetings and warm welcome.
Yes. We saw the marine, land and hybrid iguanas. Their colors tell them apart.
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Location: Gold Coast Australia
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:22 pm
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Simona - I'd be bargaining with my husband. I'll come to the Galapagos with you if we have a week in Paris the following month. Seriously though, after reading Debs report I want to go. I think it would be a wonderful meditative experience.
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Location: israel
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:30 pm
Post subject: galapagos
Dear Deb, Thank you so much for sharing with me your experience. It's more or less what I expect to happen , and therefore I am less than enthousistic to visit the islands.
To all the friends, thanks and I'll let my husband read all your answers.
Erin, Your husband wanted Alaska, mine wanted Antarctica , Galapagos was a compromise!!.
For now, as the season is finished, Galapagos is out and transferred to winter time, and Toscana is in ( I hope May). It's a nostalgia trip, we'we been there in our pre-wedding honey moon. Still, I'll appreciate more information on Galapagos, if available. Thanks in advance
No more war, no more Galapagos
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Location: New Jersey
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:24 pm
Post subject: Another recommendation for travel
Last September, John and I drove from Salt Lake City down to Utah's beautiful and majestic parks. These are some of the US' National Parks--Bryce Canyon (http://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm), Zion National Park (http://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm), Capitol Reef (http://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm), Escalante National Monument and much more.
I'd like to recommend these because the views are spectacular, the colors of the rock formations are like nothing else you'll see anywhere, and the hiking ranges from strenuous to easy.
The best, IMHO, is Zion. There's all kinds of eclectic places to stay, great food in Springdale, and the hiking can't be beat.
Utah's an interesting place--there's the best skiing around at Alta during the winter (http://www.alta.com/ -- check out the pic of the day archive. They're STILL getting new powder). Then, there's the prevailing Mormon culture. Prevailing might actually be an understatement, actually. But it's not easily explained. Much better experienced.
One of our goals is to visit all the national parks. I've been to the Grand Canyon, so just a couple are off the list.
This September, we're going to Maine to see Acadia National Park (http://www.nps.gov/acad/).
Has anyone been to Yellowstone or Yosemite? Those are near the top of our list.
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 2:24 pm
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ANTARTICA! I would have said , "How about separate vacations this year?"
David, I do make some lovely soups, hee, hee, hee!
"It's watery....and yet there's a smack of ham."
"It's hot ham water."
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:57 pm
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Yosemite - what an amazing, awesome, spiritual place. I visited 10 years on a day trip from San Francisco and have always wanted to go back and spend longer.
We're going to the West Coast of the US in September, taking our kids, and we all want to go to Yosemite and do some camping there. Grand Canyon's on the list, but no-one wants to go to Disneyland. Fine with me. I have already earmarked the money we'll save in not going to Disneyland for dinner for Greg and me at the French Laundry
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Test cancels homecoming
This has been a rough day. I was all psyched to go home to Arkansas, to Little Rock, and play for the Travelers there this weekend in rehab games. But today I didn't pass a strength test after a strenuous workout on the field, and it looks like I have to change my plans.
I know everyone in Little Rock was excited about me coming back to play, and I was excited, too. It would have been great. But the resistance test the training staff put me through showed that my right side, where I have the adductor muscle strain, is still not as strong as the left side. They want me to be close to 100 percent when I come back, and I'm probably between 85 and 90 right now.
I've never been 100 percent my whole career, so I don't even know what that feels like. I'm used to playing no matter what, which is why, in a way, I'm in this situation now. Looking back, I should have taken more time off after I ran into the wall in San Francisco on June 15. I played two days later, and it was too soon. If I could do it all over again, I would have asked for more time off, but it's too late now.
Seven days, something like that, is what I needed. That's what they're fighting right now – my ego and pride. They're telling me to set it aside and let this heal completely. We're winning, so there's no need for me to force it or rush it. I understand that. But I'm an athlete, and athletes burn to compete.
The plan now is for me to go back to Anaheim and continue my rehab there this weekend. It's not really a setback. But it's disappointing for me, because I want to get out there. I wanted to go to Arkansas and play there, but it looks like they'll be on the road when it's time for me to play some rehab games.
I actually had a good workout today. I ran the bases well, first to third, and ran out of the batter's box. I felt good. But the test showed I'm still a little weaker on the right side than the left.
Since we've been winning, and Gary Matthews Jr. has been solid – better than solid, really – in center field, they can afford to be extra careful with me. Gary's a terrific athlete and is getting a chance to show what he can do. I'm happy for him. It's not easy to sit around, not playing every day, and then to go out and do it, and he's been getting the job done in center field for us.
What makes it so hard is that I was swinging the bat so well. I was having my best season offensively, and I was better defensively, too. You hate to come out when you're going good, which is why I kept playing even though the adductor was bothering me.
It finally hit me that Saturday in Arizona, 12 days after I hit the wall in San Francisco, that I just couldn't go any more. I sat at my locker after that game and couldn't move. I remember talking to Lyle Spencer of MLB.com, and him telling me that I wasn't right, that something was wrong with me. I knew it. I was just in a daze, I was in so much pain.
I'm doing a lot better now, but I guess I'm not quite ready to get on the field. I'm trying to look at this in a positive way, that when I do come back, I'll be stronger than ever and able to carry it all the way to the finish. That's the way I have to evaluate it. It's all about how you finish, not how you start. I love this team, and I want to be there for these guys when it really counts.
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That's the spirit! Apply that competitive will to your rehab sets and come back stronger than ever. The team will need all of its big bats, not to mention golden gloves, down the stretch. Good luck Torii! . . .BeesGal
Torii, we sure do miss you on the field! You were a fantastic addition to the Angels and I hope you'll be playing here for a long time. Can hardly wait to see you play again, but take care of yourself–that's your number one job right now!
That competitive spirit is what keeps you going man. Get healthy and take advantage of some rest; when you come back you'll be ready to unleash for the rest of the season.
Keep up the hard work… looking forward to your triumphant return!
Keep up the good work Torii!! You're a huge fan favorite and we wouldn't want you getting hurt again if you come back too soon!! Take care! Can't wait to see you in the game again soon!
Keep getting stronger. My daughter and I are huge fans and miss you on the field. We are praying for you every day and can't wait to see you back with the team. In the mean time thanks for the blogs and your positive enlightening attitude. You are the best!
Torii I know all of the true fans miss you more then anything. But, in being a true fan we all want the best for you. And, the best right now is to get yourself healthy for the play offs and for the series. We all know that you will be there in the end. But, if you are not healthy your will be back on the DL. Please have faith in your abilities and know that once you are back you will be right back where you left off. I will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery. We are looking forward to the day that you do come back out on the field.
Haha, well, Torii, I can't say I'm an Angels fan as I fully support my Rangers. But don't stop reading yet lol.
I'd just like to let you know that even though you are on a rival team, you are one of the players that everyone I talk to likes and respects. Personally, you're my favorite Angels player (along with Vlad, of course), and even though I'm a Rangers girl I hope you get well soon. I know firsthand how frustrating being injured during a season can be, so I wish you only the best.
By the way, this is my favorite pro blog. 🙂
Hi, Torii. I know it would have been wonderful for you to rehab in your hometown with family and friends. But my daughter and I enjoyed seeing you in Rancho Cucamonga with our Quakes. We attended "Bark in the Park" with folks from the R.C. Animal Center. Would you like to adopt a dog? Best of luck in your rehab!
Get well Torii! Your health is the most important thing. Take the time you need. We miss you!
Get well Torii! Your health is the most important thing. Take the time you need. We miss you!
Torii, Your health is # 1. Thanks for all the hard work to come back soon. We all miss you.


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1 medium green zucchini thinly sliced
2 small or 1 medium yellow squash thinly sliced
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup walnuts
1 large spoonful of vegan butter
Place zucchini & yellow squash in a frying pan with butter and put foil over it to steam. Add 1/4 cup maple syrup in with your squash. Put 1/2 cup maple syrup in a bowl with one cup whole walnuts. Let walnuts soak in syrup and then chop with spoon until halves and pieces. Once squash is steamed but still firm add in your walnut mixture to the pan, steam for a minute with foil on top. Let cool a little bit and the serve as a side dish about a couple of spoonfuls each because too much can be too sweet. Read More...


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Posted 5 years ago on Aug. 27, 2014, 4:36 a.m. EST by trashyharry
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WW is a small rural town in Upstate New York.My partner is a truck driver who was in town a few days ago when he was pressed into service to help a local family man repair a well pump.When he got there,the man was clearing out all types of miscellaneous items,trash and junk from a barn and hurling all of it onto a bonfire.The trucker was able to rescue a very large bundle of nylon rope that was unopened.It would cost 70 bucks at Tractor supply,and the guy was gonna burn it.Also rescued was a brand new jumbo sized Salamander in need of a minor repair.In the other barn are 2 horses.and a pony.These animals are never fed or watered and are starving to death.While the truck driver was there,the pony escaped and threw itself into a rocky,steep sided ravine and had to be rescued.One of the 2 horses can't possibly live much longer because its teeth have not been maintained and it can't eat,even if the God of Horses sends it some food with a Horse Miracle.The man was clearing out the secondary barn so he can get...more horses.Inside the mobile home,a coating of grease covers every surface,and dust has settled upon it,creating a substance called by Jews shmutz.The entire trailer is filthy and disorderly in the extreme.Pizza boxes,fast food garbage-no evidence of cooking.There are guns&ammo everywhere.The 4 children are ages 4,3,2,and 6 months.The house is filled with flies,the children are crusty dirty,clothes stiff with dirt.Over a 3 hour period Mom never was seen,although she was audible talking on a cellphone in a bedroom.The smell of urine from unattended diapers was like a punch in the face upon entry,and caused a severe headache to the truck driver.There is so much more I could describe,but that's it in a nutshell,FYI..The children were silent and motionless in front of the teevee.I wonder if anyone ever talks to them? Somehow I would tend to think not.What must the children be thinking?


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Opening dates for Colorado ski areas
With November fast approaching, so too are the opening days for a handful of ski areas across Colorado.
Favorable early-season conditions have paid off for Arapahoe Basin and Loveland ski areas. Both were able to open in mid-October and have since been able to open new terrain much sooner than in previous years. A-Basin said they are opening new runs about two to three weeks earlier than normal.
Here's a list of opening dates for the rest of Colorado's ski areas:
Nov. 1: Copper Mountain, Keystone
Nov. 8: Wolf Creek, Breckenridge
Nov. 13: Winter Park
Nov. 22: Eldora, Vail
Nov. 27: Crested Butte, Steamboat, Beaver Creek
Nov. 28: Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Telluride
Nov. 29: Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Nov. 30: Howelsen Hill
Dec. 6: Sunlight
Dec. 11: Ski Granby Ranch
Dec. 12: Powderhorn
Dec. 14: Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, Ski Cooper
Dec. 21: Silverton Mountain
For more information, check out Colorado Ski Country USA or Vail Resorts.


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You turn off the laptop in two ways. The best way is to go to the Home View and hover over the XO icon in the center of the screen. Click the right touchpad button with the o on it. From there, a menu will appear. Click on "shut down." You can also shut down by holding down the power button for 10 seconds. You can also use choose Shutdown from the hover menu of the "XO" figure at the center of the Home View in Favorites ("ring") view.
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Is it properly inserted into the laptop?
Did you allow for a full charge?
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The different colors on the battery indicator-light stand for different things.
Green means the laptop is plugged in and the battery is fully charged;
yellow/orange means the laptop is plugged in and the battery is charging;
a pattern of 4 yellow/orange flashes followed by no light means that the battery is trickle charging. Trickle charging means your battery was very, low, and normal charging will start when trickle is over;
no light when the laptop is powered on means it is running on battery power;
no light when the laptop is powered off means the battery is not recharging;
red means the battery is low; it should be recharged;
an alternating pattern of red/yellow means that the laptop battery has reached the critical level and can shut off any moment.
How long should a fully charged battery last?
With standard operation, the battery should last approximately 3–5 hours. Certain applications, such as video, may reduce overall battery performance. Turning the backlight off saves battery power. Please note that future software releases are expected to improve battery life.
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Is your Wi-Fi access point locked? If yes, you must have the password in order to connect.
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You need to go to the Neighborhood View and click on the circle that represents your Wi-Fi access point (the name of the access point is displayed when the cursor is placed over a circle). Once you have single-clicked on the circle representing your access point, the center should blink. When you are connected, the rim of the circle turns white; the center blinking stops. If your access point is locked, you will be prompted to insert a passphrase. (Be sure to select the proper passphrase format for your access point from the pull-down menu.) You can confirm that you are connected by returning to the Home View and hovering over the network status circles. (Please see the Connecting Guide.)
For more information about connecting, please see the Support FAQ in our wiki.
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Your work is automatically saved for you in the Journal.
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You can backup your work onto a USB storage device. When you insert a USB storage device into any one of the three USB slots, it is automatically mounted and appears as an icon in the Journal (at the bottom of the screen). You can drag and drop Journal entries onto the icon in order to transfer them to the USB device. When you are finished, use the hover menu to unmount the device.
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OLPC and Sugar Labs maintain lists of Activities with links to many additional programs for your XO. You can install new programs directly from the web browser. Activities are "bundled" in files ending with the ".xo" suffix. Clicking on a bundle will cause it to download from the Internet into the Journal. Launching the bundled activity from the Journal will install it on the taskbar. Similarly, you can download content, such as .pdf or .doc files, videos, and music into the Journal.
You can also install software and content from a USB storage device from within the Journal.
Finally, you can install software and content from the Terminal activity, which gives you access to the Linux command shell.
How can I add proprietary software such as Adobe Flash® to my XO?
OLPC advocates the use of free and open source software; however, there are situations where one may want to use a proprietary alternative. General instructions on how to load many popular proprietary packages can be found in our wiki. Additional information about software and system customization can be found here.
The laptop comes preinstalled with Gnash, a non-proprietary Flash player. If you would like to install Adobe Flash, please refer to these instructions.
How do I upgrade the software on my laptop?
Please see the Release Notes for our lates software builds.
How do I change the color of my XO, in the middle of my screen? How do I change my nickname?
There are many user settings that can be changed from the My Settings, including your colors and nickname. Instructions can be found in the wiki.
What do I do if my XO becomes slow?
If the laptop freezes or is slow to respond, Stop some activities from their Activity menus or from the Frame. You can restart the Sugar UI by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Erase. If that doesn't work, turn off the laptop and power it back on.
Are there any keyboard shortcuts for navigating the user interface?
The system-wide keyboard shortcuts are listed in our wiki. There are additional shortcuts assigned by individual activities that are documented on their pages in the wiki.
I am an educator. Is there more information about how I can participate?
We have numerous pages in our wiki dedicated to our educational mission. A good starting point is here.
I am a software developer. Is there more information about how I can participate?
We have numerous pages in our wiki dedicated to software development. A good starting point is here.
How do I get a developer key for my laptop?
Please follow the instructions in the wiki for information about developer keys.
I would like access to the source code. Where do I go?
Source code unique to the project can be found in our git repository.
New Software Releases
Please see the very latest software's Release Notes.
(Much has improved since 2007 on the XO-1! And continues to improve on the XO-1.5! We encourage you to check back regularly, and to contribute yourself!)
How do I report a bug?
We are very interested in bug reports. Please report bugs by sending email to help at laptop.org. Developers, please continue to file bugs in our tracking system.
We are also interested in your suggestions for enhancement to our system.
Community input and collaboration is vital to the success of OLPC. Thank you for your participation.


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In 2002, at the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the Equator Initiative launched its first community dialogue, the Community Kraal. The success of the Community Kraal inspired a further thirteen community dialogues over the following decade that have celebrated grassroots efforts in conserving biodiversity, improving local livelihoods and wellbeing, and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. During this time, more than 500 community members have participated in these forums, forging partnerships between their organizations and linking local leaders with policy makers at the international level.
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Without much critical acclaim or ratings, SGU delivered 40 episodes of excellent storytelling.
Entering its second season, Stargate Universe (SGU) faced an uncertain future after a promising, yet deliberately paced first season. The SyFy network had shifted the young series to Tuesday nights -- directly against the juggernauts of the big networks. Premiering in the fall, it wouldn't have the luxury of matching up against less popular summer fare.
If the ratings weren't stellar from the start, there might be a serious risk of cancellation. The previous shows in the franchise, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis (SGA) , lasted ten and five seasons, respectively. But the changing TV environment and an itchy trigger finger from SyFy likely caused sleepless nights for the SGU producers.
Unlike its predecessors, SGU focused less on fast-paced adventure and more on character development, which alienated some of its devoted fans. They posted vitriolic comments on message boards and hoped for the new show's demise. This approach seemed counter-productive, especially since the franchise's overall future was depending on SGU.
Admittedly, the first group of episodes was pretty slow, but they also included excellent visual effects and interesting characters. During the opening season, the writers tweaked the format and built an effective formula by the end of the year. The second season promised to improve on this model and expand the universe to greater heights.
Here's a brief synopsis of what's happened so far: A group of mismatched military personnel, scientists, and other civilians from Earth are stranded unexpectedly aboard the Destiny, an ancient ship created millions of years earlier. Armed with limited resources, they must discover the mysteries of their new home across the universe before it's too late. Traveling faster than light and visiting planets through the Stargate, they face strange aliens unlike anything encountered by humans in past explorations. But the biggest threat might come from conflicts within their own ranks as they struggle to find a way back home.
The first season ended with one of those cliffhangers that placed nearly every major character (and some minor ones) in serious jeopardy. The enemy in this case was the Lucian Alliance, a band of human-like aliens who boarded the Destiny, seeking its secrets. During the season finalé, "Incursion", this conflict escalates into an all-out war between the two forces that leaves many of the characters injured or facing imminent death at the season's end.
"Intervention" starts the new season right where we left off and delivers more excitement as the battle continues. With one exception, the Lucian Alliance members aren't exactly evil, which makes the ultimate resolution more complicated. They work under a brutal regime and have a specific goal beyond creating violence and mayhem.
One of the major discoveries aboard Destiny occurs during the second episode "Aftermath". Doctor Rush (Robert Carlyle) unlocks the ship's master code and locates the bridge that operates navigation and other key systems. Before this point, the crew had a very limited ability to control Destiny and alter its course. Although this is an excellent find, Rush's choice to keep the bridge a secret from everyone has major ramifications further into the season.
This episode also includes the stunning death of a supporting character that wis indirectly caused by Rush withholding the truth. This moment plays a key role in the downward emotional spiral of Colonel Young (Louis Ferreira). He's lost all confidence in his abilities to lead the group and starts drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Young's struggles come to the forefront down the road in "Trial and Error", where he's tested repeatedly in a frustrating scenario that might destroy the entire ship.
Unlike its predecessors, SGU takes its time and builds long-term story lines that might not pay off until much later. Don't get me wrong. I love both SG-1 and SGA and still enjoy those episodes years later. However, they used a more episodic style that differed from the serialized narratives of this series. A good example is Chloe's (Elyse Levesque) ongoing arc, which goes back to the middle of the first season. Alien villains experiment on her, which causes both physical and mental changes over the long run. In "Pathogen", Rush makes a daring attempt to excise the growing alien influence over her body, but it's not successful. Nearing the mid-season finalé, Chloe is losing control over her mind and may slip away from them forever.
Honestly, I'm not a big fan of this story line, which nearly grinds the pace to a halt every time it becomes a major part of the episode. Levesque gives it her best shot, but the progression happens so slowly that seeing characters talk about her changes becomes tiresome. The writers struggled to find the right place for Chloe in the early episodes, so giving her a more important role is refreshing. However, the downside of dragging her evolution on for so long is that it becomes tedious. I was ready to scream "She's dangerous! Get rid of her!" at the screen well before the arc was resolved. The big moments are exciting, but it takes us way too long to move the story forward.
Adding new characters from the Lucian Alliance also gave the writers a chance to develop romances between the arrivals and regular crew members. Both examples are very well-done and involve strong performances from the recurring actors. Varro (Mike Dopud) helped the gang's attempts to take over Destiny, but he played a key role in saving Young and the entire group of Earthlings. While slowly becoming part of the group, he develops the touching beginnings of a romance with T.J. (Alaina Huffman). Dopud made a guest appearance on SGA as a different character, and he fits well in this world.
The other figure is the attractive Ginn (Julie McNiven), a red-haired scientist who makes a connection with Eli (David Blue). Their romance is short-lived, but it offers a much-needed connection for Eli, who spent the first season pining for Chloe. Unfortunately, Ginn is also involved in one of the season's most troubling scenes at the end of "The Greater Good". Although they've created strong female characters, I've found that the Stargate writers tend to revert too much into the "woman in jeopardy" scenario. They pretty much throw every female character through the ringer this year and deal out murder, blindness, threats towards a baby, and other brutal events. It's not like the guys are off the hook, especially Young and Rush, but certain moments do approach uneasy territory.
On the other hand, these actions from the end of "The Greater Good" lead perfectly into the thrilling next episode "Malice". Since the arrival of the Lucian Alliance, Simeon (Prison Break's Robert Knepper) was the one guy who refused to cooperate and become part of the crew. After dealing a vicious blow to Ginn and others, he escapes to a desert planet with weapons in tow. With a personal stake in revenge, Rush joins the soldiers Scott (Brian J. Smith) and Greer (Jamil Walker Smith) to pursue Simeon. They've been tasked with capturing him alive because he has key information that could save Earth.
But Rush definitely has other ideas. This cat-and-mouse story from Writer/Director Robert C. Cooper feels more like a gritty western than a sci-fi tale. Cooper tends to direct some of the franchise's most unique episodes, with recent examples being SGU's "Time" and SGA's penultimate episode "Vegas". Both go beyond the expected formula from the series and rank among the best of their seasons.


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Total TimePrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Makes12 bundles
- 4 to 6 green onions
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
- 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 12 thyme springs
- 1-1/3 cups white wine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Trim both ends of onions; cut the green tops into 7-in. lengths. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add onion tops; boil for 1 minute or until softened. Drain and immediately place onion tops in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Chop white portions of onions and set aside.
- Divide asparagus, peppers and carrots into 12 bundles. Top each with a thyme sprig. Tie each bundle with a blanched onion top.
- In a large skillet, combine the wine, chopped onions and vegetable bundles. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is reduced by two-thirds.
- Carefully remove bundles with a slotted spoon to a serving plate. Add butter to skillet, cook and stir until melted. Serve with bundles.
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Apr 18, 2012
These bundles looked so pretty but had a strange taste. Next time I think I will omit the thyme and white wine and just roast them with oil & herbs or BBQ them with oil & herbs.
Feb 13, 2011
I made this for a dinner party last night... I followed the other reviews advice and made them in the oven as to not have to fool with it while my guests were here. The presentation was beautiful, but something was off with the flavors. The entire bundle had a bitter-off taste... I think it was the wine. I would make this again, but either omit the wine and substitue chicken broth or just reduce the wine severely. Also, tip- when doing the green onion part make sure you don't over cook them at all or they will mush when you tie the bundles.
Apr 5, 2010
Although these were a bit time-consuming, the results are worth it! I served these for Easter dinner and made the bundles the night before. When making the bundles, I julienned and cooked the carrots a bit before putting them in the bundles...I figured carrots took longer to cook than either the asparagus or peppers, so I gave them a head start! When tying the bundles, I left my onion lengths a bit longer; 8 inches, and that helped with the tying. To cook them, I really didn't want to be cooking after my guests had arrived, so I put the bundles in a glass pan, poured the wine and melted butter on the bottom, covered them with foil, and cooked them at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. They came out perfectly! They were such a pretty compliment to my Easter dinner, and everyone loved them! Definitely worth the time!


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Just looking for some words of wisdom you seem to have moved on in your life,getting married traveling etc...one year post for my 21 year old son and having a hard time staying in the right lane of traffic so to speak. Our ultimate goal is to walk obviously but at the moment becoming as independent as possible would be wonderful for my son at his age one of the last things he needs is to be dependent on his parents. How independent are you, how long ago did you get hurt and where did you find the motivation to move on? Any thoughts that you would be willing to share would be greatly appreciated !!!!!
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People say Canada's boring, but oh how wrong they are. Apparently there are maniacs running around with machetes and swords, and if you're not careful you may just get stabbed in the face. Especially if it's the 1980s, and especially if you're in Newfoundland.
This video, originally found by Everything is Terrible, is a perfect example of the glories found in police training videos. There's a man in pleated sweatpants, which I'm pretty sure he made on his own since those have never been on sale anywhere in the history of the planet, a beautiful Atlantic Canadian accent, with its sonorous tones of "WHY DON'CHOO LET ME GOHHH," profuse apologizing from all parties, and a Mick Foley clone who stabs a cop in the face, presumably because the cop was willing to accept anything with a picture and the guy's name on it as an acceptable form of driver's license . Don't worry, though, our Canadian hero has the air of confidence that only a fully functioning medical system brings:
There's also a man clearly displaying the fencing skills of someone familiar with the epee.
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Southern California is a great place for vintage car ownership. There's no snow, not a lot of rain, the air is dry and the roads don't get salted. There's a lot of good car spotting out here, especially in my friend Alex Malloy's driveway. Near the beach you'll find your share of old Ford Broncos, but you won't see many Jeepsters.
Alex grew up in Ohio and The Bahamas with a father who had a penchant for esoteric vintage automobiles including a 1932 Seagrave fire engine, a 1928 London taxi, a 1957 Pontiac and a 1932 three-wheeled Morgan—which made it out to L.A. as a restoration project for her husband. She inherited the rare car bug from her parents which was only added to by her husband who shares the same disease (and then some), so when she got the itch for something vintage for herself, they turned to eBay and nabbed this once-owned 1970 Jeepster Commando from Washington State. It's got a hardtop, a V6 engine, and sweet after-market skull locks. Her advice for purchasing something vintage is to buy in remote areas of the country, prices in cities are always steeper.
When Alex isn't driving one of the coolest cars in L.A., she's promoting women in business through her PR and marketing firm Malloy & Co. that she founded in 2008. Its focus is small businesses and entrepreneurs, events, and branding, but also works with large brands like Splendid. While I've never officially worked with Alex as a client, she's a really good friend and has helped me out with a ton of projects, including my book launch party at The Avalon in Beverly Hills. I remember a few years ago telling her I had an idea for a book and instead of scratching her head or saying "great idea", she put me in touch with agents, publishers, authors and editors until I had the deal signed. Truly an incredible friend and an incredibly talented businesswoman. And her car is OK too.
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- AMELIA ALVAREZ said...
good friends are invaluable.
ps. loving the rash of puffers on your site this week. I love me a puffer.
- November 14, 2012 at 6:03 PM
- Rebecca said...
Two magnificent beauties: the car, and the lady. Hubba hubba!
- November 14, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- Lizzie said...
It's the season for puffers! Even out here. And yes two beauties for sure!
- November 14, 2012 at 6:25 PM
- Kim@Snug Harbor said...
Awesome car - I don't believe I've ever seen one of those before. Love the door locks.
- November 14, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Hot car and hot lady. Wish I lived in L.A.
- November 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM
- Genevieve said...
That color......mint green.......perfection.
- November 14, 2012 at 8:30 PM
- Jardzy said...
This is beautiful!
Citroën Méhari too. I wish I had one!
- November 14, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Reminded me of adventurous times with my grandpa & his Jeep. Hadn't seen one like this for ages.
- November 14, 2012 at 10:56 PM
- chrisbean said...
Spotted one on Martha's Vineyard last summer... my boyfriend had me strike some poses in front of it, as one of the songs of our courtship was TREX: http://youtu.be/YcalYx51nwo
- November 15, 2012 at 6:15 AM
- Lizzie said...
I spotted on MV this summer too, I wonder if it was the same one. Cream color?
- November 15, 2012 at 7:58 AM
- Lizzie said...
P.S. That song is amazing!!
- November 15, 2012 at 8:00 AM
You must have read my mind. I was just searching for a '72 Bronco a day or so ago but I am loving the Jeepster, screams Adventure, confidence and whimsy.
- November 15, 2012 at 8:10 AM
- Timmy Radloff said...
I really like what Rebecca said! I was so impressed with the first picture that I spent more than two minutes looking at it before browsing again. Then I saw the driver who is a perfect driving companion under the awesome California weather in a classic Jeepster!
- November 15, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Love this. Any idea what a car like this runs? I need it.
- November 15, 2012 at 8:53 PM
- Robyn said...
Oh my, love her! .. and that car..Geesh!
- November 17, 2012 at 8:54 PM
- Unknown said...
Cool vehicle and driver! I wish I had those skull door locks on my Jeep.
- November 18, 2012 at 6:29 PM
- Mickey Doshi said...
Oh, I just saw that Jeepster in a gasoline station yesterday. Man, I tell you, I'm really amazed by it. In fact, I stayed there a bit a longer so that I can stare at it in awe. Haha!
- December 5, 2012 at 6:48 AM
- oejit said...
Do you mean he had "a penchant for"? Or did his pension really fund his rare car addiction?
- December 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM
- Lizzie said...
Yes, I meant "penchant for". Doh!
- December 14, 2012 at 2:44 PM
- Unknown said...
I learned to drive a manual on my fathers '82 CJ7 Renegade. Jeeps will always have a special place in my heart:)
We recently saw an old Willys station wagon in a barn while on our photo shoot near Petaluma. Just want to get all those old guys out, fixed up, and put back on the road.
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She was apparently referring to the 2003 book, "Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove made George W. Bush presidential." The authors, James Moore and Wayne Slater, also wrote a follow up book, "Rove Exposed: How Bush's brain fooled America."
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Fan backlash hits Ben Affleck over Batman role
An almost unprecedented fan backlash risks poisoning the Batman's potential box office.
When the US film giant Warner Bros releases its planned 2015 superhero double bill, Ben Affleck's Batman will come face to face with Henry Cavill's Superman for the first time on the big screen.
Before that, however, Affleck will have to overcome an almost unprecedented fan backlash which risks poisoning the film's potential box office before a single frame of film has even been captured.
Affleck was announced last week as the eighth actor to don the mask and cape of the iconic comic book hero Batman on screen – by day billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne, by night the crime-fighting "caped crusader".
But within seconds of Affleck's being named, fans of the iconic comic book went into revolt. The social media site Twitter went into meltdown with fans unleashing their fury in a barrage of negative tweets.
Former Star Trek actor Wil Wheaton seemed to sum up the issue with this: "Really looking forward to seeing Affleck bring the depth and gravitas to Batman that he brought to Daredevil and Gigli".
That was followed by a petition from fans on the activism website change.org which demanded he be replaced because he could not do the role "justice". That petition has reached almost 38,000 signatures and continues to grow.
Another petition from fans, posted to the White House website, appealed for intervention by US President Barack Obama. It was taken down because it breached the White House website's terms of service.
Compounding the humiliation for Warner Bros, the hashtag #BetterBatmanThanBenAffleck began to trend. Among its suggestions: Meryl Streep, Steve Buscemi and the inflatable autopilot from the film Flying High.
It is not the first time a big Hollywood franchise has provoked a fan backlash but it is perhaps the first time the full fire power of the new digital world has been brought to bear: online petitions and social media.
Star Wars director George Lucas has repeatedly provoked the ire of his constituency: with his wretched 1978 Christmas Special, sub-par prequels, Jar-Jar Binks and endless tinkering with the "special editions" of his films.
What makes the Affleck situation different is that in an era of social media it is easy for dissent to be heard.
In 1978, when the Star Wars Christmas Special was broadcast, its audience screamed in silence.
This year, when told that the mantle of arguably the most complex and interesting comic book hero in pop culture history was to be handed from Christian Bale to Ben Affleck, the fans are screaming front and centre. And very loudly.
Almost 100,000 tweets were sent in the first hour after Warner Bros announced Affleck, according to the US social media analysis company Fizzology.
Of those, 71 per cent were negative, 15 per cent positive and 14 per cent of "mixed sentiment".
The negative tweets focused on Affleck personally, his last role as a superhero – in the film Daredevil, or referred to the box office disaster Gigli, in which he starred.
Affleck did win one important endorsement from director Joss Whedon.
Whedon, the man behind Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, The Avengers films and new TV series Marvel: Agents of Shield, is something of a demigod in the comic book world.
Whedon's tweet said: "Affleck'll crush it. He's got the chops, he's got the chin. Just needs the material".
While it is easy to dismiss Twitter criticism as white noise from a segment of the audience inclined to complain about anything, that simply isn't the case.
Unusually, we have a rare, recent comparison which is easy to make: only weeks earlier the confirmation of actor Peter Capaldi as the 12th actor to play the title role in the science fiction series Doctor Who was met with an almost universal chorus of approval.
The problem for Warner Bros is that you don't get many chances to get something like this right.
Despite the proliferation of comic book heroes such as Batman and Superman in popular media, only seven actors have played the role on the screen.
Affleck's predecessors – assuming he still has the role in a year's time – are Lewis G. Wilson and Robert Lowrey, who played Batman in the two black and white film serials of the 1940s; Adam West, who played him in the campy 1960s TV series and its spin-off movie, and the four Batmen of the modern cinema age: Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale.
Not all of those casting decisions were met with enthusiasm, notably Keaton and Clooney.
Affleck is also disadvantaged by the fact that he comes immediately after Bale, who won almost universal acclaim for his performance as the emotionally damaged Bruce Wayne and his cowled alter ego in The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
In Affleck's favour is his box office fire power, jokes about Gigli aside.
His last two big films took almost $US400 million worldwide and his overall box office in the past 16 years is more than $US2.5 billion worldwide.
And in the accounts department of a film studio such as Warner Bros, coming out of a summer of blockbusters overloaded with too many films and few big wins at the box office, those numbers are persuasive.
He also has the backing of director Zack Snyder who will direct the new film, from a script written by Man of Steel screenwriter David S. Goyer.
Snyder said Affleck had "the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can't wait to work with him".
For now, however, the challenge is best summed up with a gloved punch to the palm and an exclamatory: "Holy backlash, Batman!"
The as-yet-untitled film will be released on July 17, 2015, which means Warner Bros has one year, 10 months and just over 20 days to convince a sceptical world that Affleck is worthy of wearing a cowl first sketched in black ink by artist Bob Kane in Detective Comics number 27, 74 years ago.
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