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I have recently come across a beautiful passage from Proust on the relationship of art and life. It is a passage on Vinteuil's sonata, the famous sonata from which comes the "little phrase" that was so important to Swann as he fell in love with Odette. Now it's the narrator who is thinking about its significance.
This is what he thinks: upon encountering a new work of art — "new" meaning something recent that departs from established methods and schools — we can't understand it immediately. We don't have the background to make sense of it; it seems foreign and chaotic, and maybe ugly. We can't analyze it — break it into parts — because we can't get a grasp of the entire thing in order to understand its structure. When we do begin to appreciate the new work of art, we don't appreciate the right things:
Not only does one not immediately discern a work of rare quality; but even within such a work, as happened to me with the Vinteuil sonata, it is always the least precious parts that one notices first.
When we finally understand the work more fully, those things we valued at the beginning of the process, we have now forgotten. And here is his conclusion:
Because it was only in successive stages that I could love what the sonata brought to me, I was never able to possess it in its entirely — it was an image of life.
If we were to possess life entirely, it would have to be from the perspective of death, wouldn't it? Otherwise, we are always changing and so can't possess a thing in flux. But because we are changing constantly, our understanding of art is constantly changing, so we can't possess the work of art either. Art isn't so much a way of getting life to stand still as it is a way of charting its movement.
Proust elaborates:
But the great works of art are also less of a disappointment than life, in that their best parts do not come first. In the Vinteuil sonata, the beauties one discovers soonest are also those which pall soonest, a double effect with a single cause: they are the parts that most resemble other works, with which one is already familiar. But when those parts have receded, we can still be captivated by another phrase, which, because its shape was too novel to let our mind see anything there but confusion, had been made undetectable and kept intact; and the phrase we passed by every day unawares, the phrase which had withheld itself, which by the sheet power of its own beauty had become invisible and remained unknown to us, is the one that comes to us last of all. But it will also be the last one we leave. We shall love it longer than the others, because we took longer to love it.
I like what this says about art; I'm not sure I like what it says about life. About art, this tells me that some of the greatest pleasures to be had are those I have to wait and work for. It tells me, as I think about my post from a couple days ago, that pleasure and effort and patience are not opposed. If I stick with a difficult and bewildering work of art, it will begin to reveal beauties to me.
About life, Proust implies that the best parts come first, that we have the greatest access to beauty when we are young. I'm not sure I like this because I find it depressing, and also because I'm not sure it's true. Perhaps we have more intense experiences of life when we are young — perhaps — but surely the nature of one's experiences become deeper and more complex. Surely there is beauty in life that witholds itself until we have been patient long enough to see it revealed.


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Batgirl is getting a look, a new perspective and a new creative team. It's all good news — especially that fan-favorite illustrator Babs Tarr will making her mainstream comic debut — but none of it better than Barbara Gordon's brand new, utterly fantastic new uniform.
Designed by Tarr and writer Cameron Stewart, the outfit is sensible, stylish, and just all around perfect. It also happens to be eminently cosplayable.
It's part of a new direction for DC's Batgirl comic, which will ditch the grim betrayal/fire/murder-fest that has dominated the comic so far with issue #35 (due in October), when Barbara moves to the trendy hip part of Gotham City to focus on going to grad school. Of course, there are still mysteries to solve and villains to fight, but Batgirl will finally be allowed to have fun and learn to enjoy the spotlight. As Stewart told MTV:
She's leaving it all behind her. We really wanted to make this a book with a light tone, of fun and adventure and mystery, and let the rest of the Bat-family deal with the darkness. She's got problems, and conflict, and enemies to fight, but our priority was to make this a really fun, rollicking read.
Co-writer Brenden Fletcher added their take incorporates "mixes the best elements of 'Veronica Mars' and 'Girls,' with a dash of 'Sherlock' thrown in for good measure."
I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this. Not every superhero comic DC puts out needs to compete for the Grimmest n' Grittiest of the Year Awards, and Batgirl's already tragic past made her current miseries even more unpalatable for me.
For more details and more art, head over to MTV to read an excellent interview with Tarr, Stewart and Fletcher. And well done, DC. Well done indeed.

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Washington (CNN) - Another pro-gun Democrat who has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association told CNN Monday that he's open to looking at new legislation to tighten gun laws in the wake of the school massacre in Connecticut on Friday.
U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, who will replace retiring GOP Sen. Dick Lugar, told CNN said he's committed to looking at legislation to address the shooting.
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"You know, I'm a Dad too. My kids are a little older now, but I think of when they were 6 and 7 years old, and I think we have a responsibility to make sure this never happens again," Donnelly told CNN as he left the House floor shortly after members had observed a moment of silence for the victims.
Earlier on Monday, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat and a longtime member of the NRA, said he's changed his position and now supports gun-control legislation.
Donnelly has broken with Democrats in the House on gun measures in the past and has earned the support of the NRA in previous campaigns for his Indiana House seat.
Asked whether he could support California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's legislation aimed at banning assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition, Donnelly didn't answer directly, but said: "I think there's a discussion beginning. I heard Senator Manchin this morning, and I think everybody's willing to listen and be part of that discussion."
"What I want to make sure is that nothing like this ever happens again. We're going to begin that discussion over in the Senate side very soon, and I'll be a part of that discussion," Donnelly said.
A conversation? sure
You have too many gun advocates now changing their minds after this horrific incident that left all of America shocked..The NRA has been mum about this as always when something negetive comes out from guns or people who use them..Now the NRA can't use their lobbying power to turn the tide against them because its to widespread nationally and children's lives were involved..Now they have no choice but to help or take a chance that their membership in the future because of their extreme positions on weapons will suffer significantly,its not sitting popular right now so they better be quiet or they'll see what comes of their association and board members in Norris,Nugent ,Norquists,Selick and others,they definitly don't need negetive publicity do they after this massacre!!
Pass gun-control. Enough lobby in democratic state.
Yes we need to abolish the 2nd amendment. This will be America's toughest war yet as gun owners are like drug addicts. But banning the sell,use and manufacturing of guns and ammo is not enough as there are hundreds of millions of guns on the streets already. We need to create legislation to abolish the 2nd amendment and the 4th along with it. Without the 4th amendment in the way law enforcement and the government will effectively be able to locate most of the guns in America and also this would help law enforcement out on the war on drugs as well. There is no reason any citizen should own a weapon period in this day and age and well if you do not want to be searched including your home,car,any property you own for that matter you more than likely have something to hide and the government should label you a domestic terrorist .
The tide is turning in our country and that change will stir up lots of raw emotion. We need courageous and determined effort from our leaders as well as involvement from all the people's of this democracy..Being vocal and resolute will make a difference and recognizing our history and our right to own guns is understandable. So It's encouraging to see voices of reason speak out. The loud raw voices will not be the ones of reason!!! I would think even the most ardent gun owner would want to see only responsible ownership of guns and to say criminals will buy guns illegally or steal them is true....but at least if no one is allowed to have weapons of mass destruction ............( assault weapons) then only criminals will have them and therefore very easy to identify. The mentally ill won't be able to find them either because the weapons won't be as prevalent.
How many Republicans are willing to draw "fire" from the N.R.A.? Do they ever do anything just because it's really the right thing to do?
And that's why you don't vote for a Democrat, they'll roll on your rights as soon as it's convenient.
The wacko that did this screwed it up for everyone else who owns assault weapons and even handguns. When something like this happens, we all ask "who would do something like this?" especially to kids. Our reply "some crazy guy."
Umm, CNN "Autism not to blame", ok so we all blame the NRA and guns, but we can't blame crazy people, because in reality some sane person won't do this. You have to be really messed up in the head to shoot innocent little kids and how are not going to argue he was not right in the head.
Jump on the band wagon like Donnelly here and call for bans on assault weapons, lame. Taking assault weapons away will not change anything.
Gun control is useless and can only at best disarm the innocent and make them easy prey for the criminals!
You can't solve problems by passing laws. You can only solve problems by studying and assessing the problem!
Please read the Dick Act of 1902 in relation to the second ammendment. Does a convicted felon after release not have the right to defend his home and his person.
Can we depend on the police to protect us? WE CANNOT for it is not possible!
we all are waiting on how this gun law going to work
Republican breaking away from Grove Naroquoist; Gun supporters now breaking away from the NRA; Chang IS coming to America... Sadly it takes a fiscal cliff and 27 innocent lives for the giant of America to wake up... I truly hope it doesn't go to sleep again before he is fully awake.
Thanks to the Akin/Murdoch right wingnuts,we will have gun control.
Here we go again, more federal laws on the books and they wont fix anything. Do immigration laws work? Drug laws? Border security? Our penal system? The only thing our government consistently accomplishes is wasting precious resources and fining/taxing Americans for more money to financially support the same. We have the ACA disaster that will unfold shortly, we use police resources to hand out parking tickets instead of apprehending criminals like drug dealers, illegal aliens, etc., we use border patrol and federal authorities for something other than securing our border and deporting illegals obviously, so please, tell me what more laws will do....NOTHING. Gun laws dont fix psychiatric problems.
Being a pro-gun advocate is just relaxing gun laws and arming people to kill innocent babies!!!
Adam Lanza mom was an NRA member with multiple guns, but she still got killed....who say guns dont kill people? Maybe if she doesn't own guns, she would be alive today....how come Adam Lanza mom couldn't defend herself and kill her evil son murderer....instead of unleasing that demon terror on our innocent babies?
The NRA is a T e r r o r i st organisation....Arming Mentally Unbalanced People to Kill Innocent Children!!!!!....
Kill the NRA before they kill our innocent Children!!!!


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TORONTO – Canadian concertgoers may soon notice there's a new online ticketing company in town aiming to compete with Ticketmaster.
The San Francisco-based Ticketfly announced Thursday that it's expanding into Canada and has reached deals with national event promoter Union Events and Toronto-based Collective Concerts to sell tickets online.
Ticketfly claims it will charge lower fees than Ticketmaster for online purchases and will encourage e-ticketing via Apple's Passbook format.
The company has also acquired Calgary-based ticketing company Prime Box Office as part of its move north.
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OAK BROOK, Ill. – A new multicenter trial found that uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a good alternative to hysterectomy in women with symptomatic fibroids. The findings of the Embolisation versus Hysterectomy (EMMY) Trial appear in the March issue of the journal Radiology.
"After two years, patients who had undergone UAE reported health-related quality of life equal to that of women who had undergone hysterectomy," said study co-author Jim A. Reekers, M.D., Ph.D., an interventional radiologist at Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Uterine fibroids are benign growths of the muscle inside the uterus. According to the National Institutes of Health, at least 25 percent of women in the U.S. age 25 to 50 suffer from symptomatic uterine fibroids. Fibroid symptoms can include excessive menstrual bleeding, enlarged uterine size, frequent urination, pelvic pressure or pain and infertility.
According to the National Women's Health Information Center, fibroids are the primary reason for surgical removal of the uterus, accounting for approximately one-third of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the U.S.
UAE is a minimally invasive fibroid treatment in which catheters are placed in each of the two uterine arteries, and small particles are injected to block the arterial branches that supply blood to the fibroids. The fibroid tissue dies, the masses shrink and, in most cases, symptoms are relieved. UAE requires only a local anesthetic and has a shorter recovery period than hysterectomy.
"UAE has a number of benefits compared to hysterectomy," said co-author Wouter J.K. Hehenkamp, M.D., gynecology resident at Academic Medical Centre. "With UAE, there is a faster recovery time, a shorter hospital stay and, most importantly, the uterus is not removed."
For the EMMY trial, 177 women with uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding scheduled to undergo hysterectomy were randomly assigned to undergo UAE (88 women) or hysterectomy (89 women). During a 24-month follow-up period, 20 percent of women who had undergone embolization in the trial subsequently underwent hysterectomy due to insufficient symptomatic relief. Over the same period, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) was measured six times for all women in the trial with a series of scientifically validated questionnaires, which assessed various physical, mental and functional components contributing to quality of life, as well as overall satisfaction with the treatment.
Results showed that HRQOL improved significantly in all patients six months after treatment, except in the defecation distress inventory, which improved significantly in the UAE patients at six-month follow-up, but not the hysterectomy patients. Six weeks after treatment, the UAE patients also scored significantly higher scores on the physical component summary, which measured factors related to physical function.
After 24 months, no HRQOL differences were observed between the two groups, but while more than 90 percent of patients in both groups were at least moderately satisfied with the treatment they received, the hysterectomy patients reported a higher level of overall satisfaction. This may be attributable to the fact that they no longer experienced menstrual cycles or worried that their symptoms would recur. However, previous studies lasting several years have shown that it is rare for treated fibroids to regrow or for new fibroids to develop after UAE.
"For those women seeking absolute certainty of being asymptomatic after treatment, I would recommend a hysterectomy," Dr. Reekers said. "But for women who wish to retain their uterus and who desire a fast recovery, I would definitely recommend UAE."
For patient-friendly information on UAE and other radiological procedures, visit RadiologyInfo.org.
Radiology is a monthly scientific journal devoted to clinical radiology and allied sciences. The journal is edited by Herbert Y. Kressel, M.D., Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. Radiology is owned and published by the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (RSNA.org/radiologyjnl)
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is an association of more than 41,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists committed to excellence in patient care through education and research. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Ill. (RSNA.org)
"Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids: Treatment with Uterine Artery Embolization or Hysterectomy—Results from the Randomized Clinical Embolisation versus Hysterectomy (EMMY) Trial." Collaborating with Drs. Hehenkamp and Reekers were Nicole A. Volkers, M.D., Erwin Birnie, Ph.D., and Willem M. Ankum, M.D., Ph.D.


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Former Ingham County prosecutor Donald Martin has died from leukemia. He was 71.
The Lansing State Journal reports that Martin was hired as an assistant Ingham prosecutor in 1967:
In 1970, he was promoted to chief assistant prosecutor. He resigned in 1973 and went into private practice. In 1986, Martin was appointed interim county prosecutor after Peter Houk was named to the circuit court. Later that year, Martin was elected to serve the last two years of Houk's term. Martin won re-election in 1988 and 1992, and ended up serving as prosecutor for 10 years.
In 1996, Martin lost his bid for a third term to Stuart Dunnings III, the current Ingham County prosecutor, shortly after Martin's unsuccessful manslaughter prosecution of a Lansing doctor who removed his premature child from life support.
Martin then joined the Lansing law firm of Foster, Swift Collins and Smith, where he practiced in the areas of criminal law, white-collar crime and domestic relations.
He earned his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1967, and was a 1964 graduate of Capital University.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and three sons.


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Omg, I can actually figure out my Atk? Brilliant.
Also, haven't seen that Homun predictor since like, Doddler's first stat calc lmao. Nice add xD
Edit: Triper, if it's possible, one way you could expand the calc's usefulness is by adding a section where you can "Create Your Own Mob" in the Monster simulation at the bottom--similar to how in ROntario, where you input information about an enemy player in PVP/WoE, you could enter in information about the mob that's not implemented in the calc. If it's possible, of course.
Wow I know Triper is pretty resourceful but you just took it to the next level.Is this using the old iro calculator as a base? I tend to see different versions of that everywhere but everyone seems to be minding their own thing. I didn't know about a RORatorio...


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Today is December 1st, and Christmas is definitely "in the air" in my hometown! Hopefully, you are starting to feel the holiday cheer as well. It is going to be a very busy season for me, and the Mo family. This year, Mr. MoSop and I are each members of separate choirs with extensive performance schedules. Our college-aged daughter is cramming for finals, and then will be working a seasonal job. Our High School daughter has a myriad of upcoming activities, school concerts and parties. And, all of us will be attending our extended family gatherings. I am sure your household can relate! The "holiday rush" tends to make one teeter on the edge of insanity. Therefore, Mormon Soprano's goal is to 'stop the madness'., and help keep things in perspective with a daily Christmas message. Be it a poem, a story, a recipe, or a music video. I know how busy we all are, so I promise to make it short and sweet. For lack of a better title, I'm dubbing this the "First Annual MoSop Advent".
"On The First Day Of Christmas, MoSop shared with me… "
THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS in DC
For those fortunate readers who reside on the eastern USA coast, or will be visiting during the month of December, be sure to make the 32nd Annual Festival of Lights part of your celebration. This stunning light display is held yearly on the expansive garden grounds of the LDS Washington DC Temple. Guests can also warm their hands and hearts inside the visitors center where nativities from around the world are displayed. Several short holiday movies are offered, such as the Jimmy Stewart classic "Mr. Krueger's Christmas". And, beginning Dec. 4th, nightly concerts will be performed by renoun musical artists. Everything is free of charge to the public!
Here is a video highlight of the event, with a special holiday message by LDS President Thomas S. Monson. Let the Christmas Magic Begin!
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Gooooo Blackhawks! I was never really a fan of hockey, but I'm always up to watch or try new things. My roommate loves the Blackhawks, and wanted to go to Hooters to watch the game. Even though I'm not a fan, I went anyway - I had so much fun! The Hawks lost, but we still had fun :) After that, we explored the city, sat in a little park and talked. This definitely goes to show you, just because you're "not a fan" of something, doesn't mean you can't have fun with it.
That weekend was our last nice weekend too; I think the Chicago weather has been on a emotional roller coaster. One day it's hot, the next day it's cold and rainy! I mean going from 80 degrees to 65 degrees is terrible for one's health. I feel so sick some days - I mean sore throat, stuffy nose, the works! Then the next day, I wake up perfectly fine because it's warm again! I hope I don't get seriously sick; I do want to be able to go out! =[ Let's hope!
Also, it's homecoming season! I should be at Champaign-Urbana this weekend - I can wait. I miss my cousin SO much! She's who I'm meeting down there. I haven't seen her since we went away to school. Everyone says we look like twins, I can't wait to take tons of pics and tell you all about my homecoming experience at another school :)
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The French illustrator Charles Popineau studied at the ateliers of Maître Fougerot and the printmaker Paul Colin in the 1940s. Prior to his comic strip work, he was an illustrator for magazines like Paris-Match and Elle. Popineau was one of the main illustrators of the vertical strips 'Le Crime ne Paie Pas' and 'Les Amours Célèbres' by Paul Gordeaux, that appeared in the daily France-Soir from 1950 to 1970. These "vertical" comics, written by Paul Gordeaux and later Robert Mallat, told the story of famous police enigmas or love stories.
Popineau also created horizontal strips like 'Le Poignard Kirghiz' (1953), 'Ben-Hur' (1961), 'Papillon' (1970) and 'A Chacun son Mensonge' (1971). He also produced advertising comics, such as 'Ecoutez ce que dit Catherine' for Butagaz in 1958. He left France-Soir in 1972 and focused on book illustration for publishers like Editions du Cerf, Albin Michel and Hachette.


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In honor of its 15th anniversary, IMDB has asked its editors to list their top fifteen movies over the last 15 years. Darren and Girish compiled their lists the other day, and as promised, here's my Top 15 list. Like Darren and Girish, I'm breaking the rules a bit in naming more than 15 films. I did try to list a few films that other folks didn't mention. So here's my list, in no particular order (unlike Darren and Girish, I'm too lazy to alphebetize by director or film title).
- John Sayles, Lone Star/City of Hope.
- Fernando Meirelles, City of God
- Errol Morris, The Fog of War, Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control
- Spike Lee, 25th Hour
- Atom Egoyan, Ararat, Exotica, Sweet Hereafter
- Agnes Varda, Les glaneurs et la glaneuse
- Wong Kar Wei, Chungking Express
- Julie Dash, Daughters of the Dust
- Krzysztof Kieslowski, Red, Blue, and White (in that order, but I adore all three films).
- Richard Linklater, Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise and Before Sunset (speaking of Linklater, I'd forgotten that he's directing Fast Food Nation.
- Abbas Kiarostami, A Taste of Cherry and Ten
- Jim Jarmusch, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (given its popularity with Girish and Darren, I need to give Dead Man another chance
- Wayne Wang, Smoke
- Michel Gondry/Charlie Kaufman, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Jem Cohen, Chain
I also considered a few others: Dark City, Primer (I need to see it again first), Boogie Nights and Magnolia, Bottle Rocket, Short Cuts, Wonder Boys (a potential guilty pleasure film), Lovely & Amazing, Safe and Far From Heaven, Code 46 (which I also need to see again), Three Kings, and Until the End of the World. Comments? Observations?


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C-3PO (/ˌsiːˈθriːpioʊ/) or See-Threepio is a humanoid robot character from the Star Wars franchise who appears in the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy and the sequel trilogy. Rebuilt by Anakin Skywalker, C-3PO was designed as a protocol droid intended to assist in etiquette, customs, and translation,[1] boasting that he is "fluent in over six million forms of communication".[2] Along with his astromech droid counterpart and friend R2-D2, C-3PO provides comic relief within the narrative structure of the films, and serves as a foil. Anthony Daniels has portrayed the character in all ten Star Wars cinematic films released to date, including Rogue One and the animated The Clone Wars; C-3PO and R2-D2 are the only characters to appear in every film.
Despite his oblivious nature, C-3PO has played a pivotal role in the Galaxy's history, appearing under the service of Shmi Skywalker, the Lars homestead, Padmé Amidala, Raymus Antilles, Luke Skywalker, and Leia Organa. In the majority of depictions, C-3PO's physical appearance is primarily a polished gold plating, although his appearance varies throughout the films; including the absence of metal coverings in The Phantom Menace, a dull copper plating in Attack of the Clones, a silver lower right leg introduced in A New Hope, and a red left arm in The Force Awakens.[3] C-3PO also appears frequently in both canon and Star Wars Legends continuities of novels, comic books, and video games, and was the protagonist in the ABC television show Droids.
In Star Wars, C-3PO is introduced to the audience when he and R2-D2 are aboard the consular ship Tantive IV when it is attacked by the Imperial Star Destroyer Devastator. When R2-D2 attempts to leave the ship to deliver a secret message to Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO follows R2-D2 into an escape pod, which lands on the planet Tatooine. There, C-3PO and R2-D2 are captured by Jawas, and are taken to be sold. In the process of being sold to Owen Lars, C-3PO convinces his new owner to buy R2-D2 as well. The duo ultimately lead Lars' nephew, Luke Skywalker, to Obi-Wan, for whom R2-D2 plays Leia's message. After Imperial stormtroopers destroy the Lars homestead, C-3PO and R2-D2 go along with Luke and Obi-Wan on a mission to rescue Leia, transported by Han Solo and Chewbacca on board the Millennium Falcon. When the ship is taken hostage on the Death Star, C-3PO helps R2-D2 shut down the space station's trash computer, saving their human companions' lives, before escaping on board the Falcon. When R2-D2 is damaged during the Battle of Yavin, a grief-stricken C-3PO offers to donate his spare parts to help repair his counterpart. C-3PO and a repaired R2-D2 are present at the celebration of the Death Star's destruction at the end of the film.
Throughout the film C-3PO is a foil to R2-D2's antics,[4] even when C-3PO translates R2-D2's machine speech for the audience. C-3PO was the property of the captain on the Tantive IV, but seems to follow R2-D2 in a relationship akin to those between human children;[HerzheldFP 1] C-3PO often following R2-D2 around, and R2-D2 needing C-3PO to translate for him.[HerzheldFP 2] When R2 is damaged in the Battle of Yavin, C-3PO offers to donate any mechanical parts helpful in his repair; but this transference is never confirmed.[5]
C-3PO also displays the ability to deceive humans (essentially favoring one human group over another).[6]
In The Empire Strikes Back, C-3PO is responsible for identifying the Empire's probe droid, alerting the Rebels to the Empire's awareness of their location on the sixth planet of the Hoth System. C-3PO escapes with Han, Chewbacca, and Leia in the Millennium Falcon, while R2-D2 joins Luke in his search for Yoda. During this time C-3PO and Solo are often shown as foils; C-3PO quoting odds and Han defying them. After a chase through an asteroid field, the Falcon escapes to Cloud City at Bespin.
While exploring a room in Cloud City, C-3PO is blasted by an off-camera stormtrooper.[2] In search of C-3PO, Chewbacca heads to the Ugnaught recycling facility where he finds the dismembered parts of the droid. When Darth Vader reveals his presence to the group that same day, Chewbacca is sent into a holding cell, but is permitted to rebuild the droid, which he does poorly.[2] Thereafter, Chewbacca carries the partially rebuilt C-3PO on his back during Han's encasement in carbonite.
With the help of the city's administrator, Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and C-3PO escape the city. Having C-3PO on Chewbacca's back proves to be beneficial, in that when Boba Fett escapes the city with Han Solo, C-3PO notifies them of pursuing stormtroopers. While escaping Vader's flagship Executor, R2-D2 begins repairing C-3PO. Upon making their way to the Rebel's rendezvous point, C-3PO is fully repaired.
In Return of the Jedi, Luke commands C-3PO and R2-D2 to deliver a message to Jabba the Hutt, whereby C-3PO is used as Jabba's translator while R2-D2 serves on his flying sail barge. C-3PO's first translation for the crime lord is of the bounty hunter Boushh — Leia in disguise — claiming the bounty for Chewbacca.[7] Later, Luke infiltrates the palace and kills Jabba's rancor in a duel; whereupon Jabba transfers his court to the sail barge with Luke, Han, and Chewbacca as food for the Sarlacc, while Leia serves as Jabba's slave. When Luke attempts escape, R2-D2 tosses him his lightsaber, with which he attacks Jabba's guards. In the midst of the battle, C-3PO is attacked by Salacious Crumb, who pulls out his right photoreceptor before being driven off by R2-D2. Thereafter the two escape the sail barge and are retrieved by the protagonists.
C-3PO accompanies the strike force to the Forest Moon of Endor to disable the shield generator protecting the second Death Star. When he, Han, Luke, Chewbacca, and R2-D2 are captured by the Ewoks, C-3PO is perceived to be a god by the latter. When the human prisoners are threatened by the Ewoks, Luke uses the Force to levitate the droid above the crowd as demonstration of the supposed god's ability, so as to prompt release.[7] Later that night, C-3PO narrates the history and intentions of the Rebels to the tribe, convincing them to help the Rebels at the Battle of Endor. After the Empire's second Death Star is destroyed, C-3PO joins the protagonists on Endor in celebrating the fall of the Empire.
C-3PO returns in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the first chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, where it was revealed that he was salvaged and rebuilt by Anakin Skywalker, the boy who grew up to become Darth Vader, who built him out of spare parts (the story "Thank the Maker!" in Star Wars Tales explains that Anakin found the parts in a junk heap, and guessed they were very old).
In The Phantom Menace, C-3PO meets his future partner, R2-D2, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Padmé Amidala of Naboo, and Jar Jar Binks; C-3PO and R2-D2 co-operate to perfect Anakin's podracer for the race "The Boonta Eve Classic".[8]
Shortly afterwards, C-3PO becomes part of Anakin's pit crew during the race, where he sees Anakin defeat Sebulba. C-3PO and Anakin part ways when Qui-Gon frees the boy after winning a bet with Anakin's master, Watto. Before parting from C-3PO, Anakin assures the droid that his mother Shmi will not sell him.[8]
In Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, set 10 years later, Shmi is kidnapped by a group of Tusken Raiders. Sensing that his mother is in danger, Anakin travels with Padmé to Tatooine, where they reunite with C-3PO, now with a full body. He recognizes Anakin and Padmé instantly and presents them to Anakin's stepfamily Owen and Cliegg Lars and Beru Whitseun. When Anakin returns with his mother's body, C-3PO attends her funeral.
After Anakin and Padmé's visit to Tatooine, C-3PO accompanies them to the planet Geonosis to rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi. Shortly afterward, he follows R2-D2 into a droid-construction site, where his head is temporarily attached to the torso of a battle droid, while the head of the droid is placed onto C-3PO's torso. Influenced by the battle droid's programming, he reluctantly participates in the film's climactic battle scene, where he is stopped by Jedi Kit Fisto. Having been restored by R2-D2, he leaves Geonosis with the other protagonists. At the end of the film, he is a witness to Padmé and Anakin's marriage on Naboo.
In Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, C-3PO is aware of Padmé's pregnancy and the meetings held with Bail Organa and Mon Mothma. After Anakin and R2-D2 return from Anakin's massacre of the Jedi, C-3PO and R2-D2 conclude that the latter was the result of emotional pressure on Anakin.[9] C-3PO becomes a witness to his maker's turn to the dark side of the Force when he accompanies Padmé to Mustafar, and Anakin, now the Sith Lord Darth Vader, uses the Force to choke her into unconsciousness; whereupon C-3PO and R2-D2 take her to safety. When Obi-Wan returns to their spaceship, C-3PO pilots it to Polis Massa and witnesses Padmé give birth to the Skywalker twins, Luke and Leia, and die shortly afterward. C-3PO and R2-D2 fall into the custody of Bail Organa, who orders that C-3PO's memories be erased to protect the twins from their father.[9]
Anthony Daniels again reprised the role of C-3PO in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first installment of the sequel trilogy, which was released on December 18, 2015.[10] The film takes place thirty years after the events of Return of the Jedi and reunites many of the main cast from the original trilogy.[10] Daniels has also signed to appear in the trilogy's two sequels.[10] C-3PO is seen with a red painted left arm but gets a gold arm in the end of the film. He has been upgraded to seven million forms of communication.[11] In the film, he is first seen in the Resistance base with Leia, who is trying to look for Luke, who went into exile years before. C-3PO is a spymaster of the Resistance's network of spy droids, and is helping the Resistance in trying to find the droid BB-8. Later, he, along with Leia and a Resistance team, pick up Han, the stormtrooper Finn, BB-8, and Chewbacca on the planet Takodana. During their adventures, C-3PO is reunited with R2-D2, who is reactivated after having been shut off for years.
Daniels reprised his role of C-3PO in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which was released on December 15, 2017.[12] C-3PO mostly serves as an assistant for Leia and, while she is unconscious, Poe Dameron; he spends much of the film voicing his concern over the protagonist's chances in missions such as the evacuation of D'Qar at the start of the film and Finn and Rose's mission on the Supremacy later on. At the end of the film, C-3PO has a brief reunion with "master" Luke Skywalker, who winks at him before confronting Kylo Ren.
C-3PO makes a brief appearance alongside R2-D2 in Rogue One,[13] accompanying Rebel Alliance troops to Scarif alongside Princess Leia.
Daniels will additionally reprise his role.
C-3PO appears in Marvel's Star Wars comic series and accompanies Han Solo on a raid on an Imperial outpost in the miniseries Shattered Empire.
After the events of Return of the Jedi, he continues to serve Leia Organa in several novels including Bloodline.
In April 2014, most of the licensed Star Wars novels and comics produced since the originating 1977 film Star Wars were rebranded by Lucasfilm as Star Wars Legends and declared non-canon to the franchise.[14][15][16]
Before the release of The Phantom Menace and the revelation that C-3PO was constructed by a young Anakin Skywalker, the canon account of C-3PO's creation placed his construction on the planet Affa 112 years before A New Hope. This older version of his creation originated with George Lucas, and both versions were harmonized from the outset: in 1977, Lucas provided a guide for early Expanded Universe creators, in which C-3PO's origin on Affa was established, and also the statement that he was "totally reassembled by a young boy working for a junk dealer" before joining the Alderaanian diplomatic corps "several years" later. Some of the early material in this guide has since been superseded, but the two explanations remain generally compatible.
In all Star Wars media involving the Clone Wars, C-3PO serves as Padmé Amidala's personal protocol droid. In "The New Face of War", a story in Star Wars: Republic, Queen Jamillia appoints the droid to serve as liaison to the Jedi during that campaign following the defense of Naboo and the bio-plague of Ohma-D'un by the Separatists.[17] He is a reluctant participant in many of Padmé's adventures, including a hazardous mission during the Battle of Ilum,[18] in which his loyalty is essential in helping Jedi Master Yoda rescue fellow Jedi Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee.[19]
In Clone Wars, C-3PO's outer plating are upgraded to a shiny bronzium coating due to his tenure as Padmé's servant.[20] He also severely disapproves of combat droids, once demanding to "have a serious talk with their programmer".[21]
During the Droids series, set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, C-3PO and R2-D2 are traded to various masters. Highlights include an early encounter with bounty hunter Boba Fett,[22] and a change in personality brought by remodeling.[23]
In the Expanded Universe material set after Return of the Jedi, C-3PO assists Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, and their allies in the Alliance (and later, the New Republic) on many missions. Due to his function as a protocol droid, he most often stays with Leia Organa-Solo on Coruscant, assisting her political duties, while R2-D2 often stays with Luke Skywalker at the Jedi Academy.
In The Truce at Bakura, he translates Ssi-ruuvi, the language of the Ssi-ruuk, to aid the Alliance.[24] In The Glove of Darth Vader, C-3PO and R2-D2 are members of the Senate Planetary Intelligence Network (SPIN), and undergo transformation by the Droid Modification Team to be disguised as Kessel droids so that they could infiltrate a gathering of Imperials to find out who is planning to take control of the Empire.[25]
In The Courtship of Princess Leia, C-3PO is led to believe that Han Solo is ancestrally the King of Corellia during Solo's competition with Prince Isolder for Leia's hand in marriage. Threepio agrees to assist Solo as a counselor droid; but is shocked when Solo kidnaps the princess and takes her to Dathomir. Despite this, Threepio continues to present Han in the best possible light and writes a song for him entitled "The Virtues of King Han Solo", which he backs with the sound of a full symphony orchestra. He later discovers that Solo's ancestor was merely "a pretender to the throne", but is present at Han and Leia's wedding.[26]
In Tatooine Ghost, C-3PO returns to Tatooine, where he helps Han and Leia in their search for an Alderaanian moss painting storing a valuable code. Here, he reunites with Kitster Banai and Wald, childhood friends of Anakin Skywalker. With their help C-3PO and the others discover Shmi's diary, whereof Leia remarks that the droid described reminds her of C-3PO. The code is eventually found and destroyed.[27]
In Dark Force Rising, C-3PO goes to Honoghr with Leia during the Thrawn Crisis to discover what had caused the plight of the Noghri. He is forced to hide with Leia and Chewbacca when Imperial forces arrive overhead,[28] but he later returns with Leia to Coruscant, where she gives birth to Jaina and Jacen Solo. He serves as caretaker to the twins, and later Anakin Solo as well. In Heir to the Empire, Lando reprograms C-3PO to sound like Leia in order to hide from Imperials on Nkllon; but the Empire, led by Grand Admiral Thrawn, sees through the deception. C-3PO also accompanies Han, Lando, R2-D2, Luke, Chewbacca, and Mara Jade to Wayland on a mission to destroy the Mount Tantiss storehouse. Thanks to C-3PO and some Noghri, the party recruits aid from the local population and destroys the storehouse.[29]
In Dark Apprentice, the Solo twins escape from Chewbacca's and C-3PO's watch during a trip to a zoo on Coruscant and arrive in the planet's sub-levels. C-3PO frantically searches for them, but they had been found by King Onibald Daykim and are reunited with their parents.[30]
In Empire's End, C-3PO and R2-D2 are nearly destroyed after they spot an Imperial installing a homing beacon on the Millennium Falcon; but are saved by Han Solo and Chewbacca. The resurrected Palpatine and his fleet discover the Alliance's existence, leading C-3PO and the others to flee to Iziz, a city on the planet of Onderon. Palpatine eventually finds them, but is wounded by Solo and destroyed when Empatojayos Brand sacrifices himself to save the latter's son Anakin.[31]
In Planet of Twilight, C-3PO and R2-D2 accompany Leia on a diplomatic mission to Nam Chorios but are unable to prevent her kidnapping and fail to stop the Death Seed plague unleashed on the crew by Seti Ashgad and Dzym. Eventually rescued by Han and Lando, the two droids convey their message for help.[32]
In The Crystal Star, C-3PO accompanies Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to Crseih Station to investigate the possible existence of Jedi trainees; but instead find Waru, a creature from another dimension, from whom they learn of Waru's alliance with Lord Hethrir and of the kidnapping of the Solo children. Hethrir is destroyed following a confrontation with Leia, Han, and Luke while Waru returns to his dimension.[33]
In The Black Fleet Crisis, C-3PO accompanies Lando Calrissian, R2-D2, and Lando's associate Lobot to investigate the runaway alien ship Teljkon Vagabond; eventually to discover that the ship contains the last vestiges of the Quella civilization.[34]
In The New Rebellion, C-3PO, along with R2-D2 and a young mechanic named Cole Fardreamer, is instrumental in stopping Kueller from regaining power by disabling the explosive devices he had placed in a large number of droids.[35]
In Ambush at Corellia, during the outbreak of the First Corellian Insurrection, C-3PO and Chewbacca retrieve Jaina, Jacen, and Anakin from the burning Corona House.[36] In Showdown at Centerpoint, Threepio accompanies Luke, Gaeriel Captison, Belindi Kalenda, and Lando Calrissian to Centerpoint Station, and alerts them to the fact that the temperature inside Hollowtown is increasing to dangerously high levels.[37] In Vision of the Future, C-3PO participates in Talon Karrde's expedition to the Kathol Sector to find Jorj Car'das, serving as a translator.[38]
In the non-canon Star Wars Tales story Storyteller, C-3PO is found partially destroyed and abandoned, years after the events of the original trilogy, by two slave boys. He tells them stories of Luke Skywalker's adventures, and they imagine the stories played out by members of their own alien race. As he is finishing his tale, a Vindar slavedriver appears, blasts C-3PO's head off, and kills Otalp. After the Vindar leave the cave, Remoh finds a lightsaber in the remains of C-3PO's body and in so doing, finds hope for his people's freedom.
C-3PO was played by Anthony Daniels in all ten Star Wars films[10][39] - nine live action and one animated. In Episode I, a skeletal C-3PO model was puppeteered, with Daniels providing the voice, and the puppeteer was removed in post-production. For Episode II, Daniels requested to take over the puppeteering duties, but these scenes were later deleted. In Episodes II to VIII and Rogue One, Daniels both wore the costume and provided the voice.
Daniels also played C-3PO in the live-action segments of Star Wars Holiday Special,[40] while only voicing the character in the animated portion. He also voiced C-3PO in the four Star Wars animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars, Star Wars: Droids, Star Wars: The Clone Wars[10] and Star Wars Rebels[41] as well as in the radio drama adaptations of the original trilogy. He reprised his role in The Lego Movie,[41] where C-3PO has a cameo appearance with crew members of the Millennium Falcon.[42]
Daniels reprised his role of C-3PO for the Disneyland ride Star Tours,[41] co-created by George Lucas in 1987. He was videotaped while recording the dialogue, with the tape serving as a reference for the Imagineers to program an audio-animatronic C-3PO in the queue area. Both it and the audio-animatronic R2-D2 are the original props used in filming. Daniels also donned the costume for certain video segments played before and after the simulator ride itself, also portraying an electronically disguised Ewok announcer. Daniels also appeared in the C-3PO costume for various promotional materials for Star Tours, including the electronic press kit, a Disney special on Star Tours hosted by Gil Gerard, and various opening day skits. When Star Tours opened a bilingual version at Disneyland Paris, Daniels re-recorded C-3PO's dialogue in French. C-3PO ends up in the pilot's seat of the Starspeeder 1000 in the attraction's successor, Star Tours–The Adventures Continue,[43] and as a central character in the animated special Star Wars: The Padawan Menace. In these appearances, he is also played by Anthony Daniels.
Daniels made several appearances as C-3PO on numerous TV shows and commercials, notably on a Star Wars-themed episode of The Donny and Marie Show in 1977, Disneyland's 35th Anniversary and a Star Wars-themed episode of The Muppet Show in 1980. He also has a role as the character on Sesame Street episodes 1364 and 1396 (along with R2-D2).
Daniels initially did not agree to be cast as C-3PO but changed his mind after reading C-3PO's part in the script and seeing a concept painting by Ralph McQuarrie,[44] who based his early design largely on Walter Schulze-Mittendorff's Maschinenmensch[45] from the celebrated Fritz Lang film Metropolis. Daniels appeared as C-3PO at the 50th Academy Awards in 1978 and 88th Academy Awards in 2016.
During the development of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, C-3PO's left arm has been replaced with a red arm.[46] The circumstances that caused it is told in Marvel's one-shot Star Wars Special: C-3PO: The Phantom Limb.[47][48]
The cover photo of the August 2015 issue of GQ featured comedian Amy Schumer wearing a replica of Princess Leia's bikini and sucking one of C-3PO's fingers. Lucasfilm and Disney objected to this image and released a public statement that it was unauthorized.[49]
Nicolas Ghesquière, creative director of Louis Vuitton, and Rodarte have created fashion designs inspired by C-3PO.[49]
The United States Navy built a robot in 2012 called the Autonomous Shipboard Humanoid which they claim was modeled on C-3PO. The robot was built for the purpose of extinguishing fires, but has similar movement abilities to the Star Wars droid by being able to climb ladders and carry hoses. Also similar to C-3PO, it can respond to human gestures, but at a much more basic level, unlike the Star Wars droid.[50][51]
In early printed material 1977/1978 (comics, calendar, etc) C-3PO was called See Threepio, no hyphen.
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Ryan Gosling gives his interpretation of what made Neil Armstrong tick in 'First Man'
Ryan Gosling can play it serious ("Blue Valentine"), funny ("The Nice Guys"), suave ("Crazy, Stupid, Love."), enigmatic ("The Place Beyond the Pines") and, of course, he can sing and dance ("La La Land"). In "First Man," he keeps within the boundaries of serious, and adds a layer of tragedy on top of it. Gosling takes on the role of Neil Armstrong, the first man to leave his footprints on the moon, when the Apollo 11 mission brought him and his crew there in July 1969.
The film is more a study of Armstrong the man than of the historic NASA operation, and Gosling puts on a series of faces, many of them with very little expression, most of them in extreme closeup, in an attempt to let viewers understand what was going on in the mind of the solemn and determined astronaut in both his professional and private lives. It's Gosling's second starring role for director Damien Chazelle ("La La Land"). He spoke about the challenges of the film at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Q: Did you know much about Neil Armstrong before reading the script?
A: He was always synonymous with the moon for me. But, like the moon, I knew very little about him. When I met with Damien he told me he wanted to sort of uncover the man behind the myth. Once I started to learn about Neil, and his wife Janet, I realized that this incredible life was really deserving of the tribute that Damien wanted to pay to it. It was an incredible opportunity but it was also a tremendous responsibility.
Q: You haven't played many real people in films (his Jared Vennett in "The Big Short" is loosely based on an actual bond salesman), and Neil Armstrong is an icon. What were your biggest concerns about the role?
A: The greatest challenge of this movie, and there were many, is that Neil's sons, Mark and Rick, were going to see the film after it was made, and I thought about that often. But they were extremely helpful and supportive and always available to answer questions. I was also able to meet and spend time with Janet, and with Neil's sister June. I've never had more help on a film, between family, friends, and colleagues of Neil, as well as the thoroughly researched book by Jim Hansen, who was constantly on the set. Everybody gave us every bit of information they could, so if something was inaccurate it wasn't because anyone left it out.
Q: There are so many scenes of you cooped up in small spaces, first in an X-15 rocket plane, and later in the Gemini and Apollo capsules. Was all of that as uncomfortable as it looks in the film?
A: Yeah, I just kind of sat in there ... for hours. When we were shooting the mission sequences, there was always someone there who had been directly involved with that mission in some way. For instance, when we did the X-15 sequence, Joe Engle was there, who is the last living X-15 pilot. (Apollo 8 commander) Frank Borman was also around for some of it. They were obviously there to help ensure the accuracy, but I think they were also there to ensure that it was impossible for us to complain. Because they REALLY experienced it.
Q: You get to say the iconic words that Armstrong said when his foot first touched the moon's surface. What was going on in your head at that moment? Were you nervous about getting it right?
A: It's one of the most famous things that's ever been said. And it was a huge responsibility to get it right. Not just sonically, and I didn't want to parrot it. I just feel that the line says so much about what I admired about Neil, which is his ability to see everything in broader terms. That he could see a giant leap in one small step. That he could see himself both as a man representing his country and a human being representing mankind. It's such a profound thing to say, and something that always fascinated me is who is this person that would say that? Who is the person that could make this heroic moment not about himself, but about everything? And to put it so eloquently and so beautifully. It was an honor to be able to say it and to try to understand the man that would say it.
Q: After making the film, and now knowing about all of the challenges and difficulties, given the opportunity, would you want to go to the moon?
A: No.
"First Man" opens on Oct. 12.
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Factor IX Concentrates injection
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FACTOR IX (fak tir nine) is used in patients with hemophilia B to help control bleeding. Some products may also be used to control bleeding in patients with other disorders that prevent the blood from clotting properly.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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What should I watch for while using this medication?
Some factor IX products are derived from human plasma, and there is a small risk that they may contain certain types of virus or bacteria. All products are processed to kill most viruses and bacteria. If you have questions concerning the risk of viral infections, discuss them with your doctor or health care professional. If you are a newly diagnosed hemophiliac, you should have a hepatitis A and B vaccination.
If you are a hemophilia patient, carry an identification card with you at all times. The card should have your name, the name and dose of your medication(s), the name and phone number of your doctor or health care professional, and a contact person in case of emergency.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
•chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
•difficulty breathing, wheezing
•fever or chills
•pain, redness or swelling at the injection site
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•nausea, vomiting
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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So Much Hate For Microsoft's Seinfeld/Gates Buddy Ad
- Tip for MS: Fire the Advertising Agency
- MSFT Ad is to PC/Mac Campaign as Zune is to iPod
- Bill Gates, Jerry Seinfeld ad airs - Apple has nothing to worry about
- Internet disses new Microsoft commercial
- New Microsoft Seinfeld-Gates ad campaign starts with a dud
- What's the deal with this commercial? No, seriously.
- Microsoft Commercial Is Anything But Funny
- Microsoft Seinfeld Ad Not Exactly a Hit
- Bill Gates + Jerry Seinfeld = What?!!???
- Seinfeld-Gates TV commercial -- vague, baffling and unfunny
- Seinfeld Vista ad is out, and it's bizarre
- First Microsoft/Seinfeld Ad Bombs
- Seinfeld & Gates: Was this ad supposed to be funny?
- First Gates-Seinfeld ad leaves us scratching our heads
Also, I'm a bit surprised that none of the commentators seem to be comparing this to the very similar efforts that American Express did four years ago also with Jerry Seinfeld. They created a series of "shorts" somewhat similar to the Seinfeld/Gates episode, and people enjoyed them. Is it just because it involves Microsoft that people react so negatively? Already Microsoft has been able to draw people into the storyline (even if negatively), and it can now use future episodes to continue to entertain and educate. That seems like a good thing, not something to be so widely trashed.
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3 FREE Online Seminars: Job Search Tool Kit August 4th | LinkedIn A-Z August 5th | Social Media August 6th
July 27, 2009
While Be Your Own Headhunter is under going a facelift this is how to stay in touch with upcoming seminars:
All presentations are 60-90 minutes with a Q&A that follows.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend the sessions during these times (or are seeing this post after sessions have been held) either click MN Headhunter Blog or Be Your Own Headhunter where you will find a calendar of upcoming events or register anyway so you can get the slides via email.
August 4th, 1 PM CDT
Job Search Toolkit - Be Your Own Headhunter
Economic and labor statistics and projections show that while the economy may be coming back the employment market is not. Worse, many are predicting a jobless recovery.
This is session is for those in a job search or those thinking either by choice or force they will be doing one soon.
If you are wondering how to create/use your network, how to find the hidden job market, be more aggressive with your job search approach or are relying on job boards to find jobs to apply to then this session is for you.
Topics to be covered include:
- Plan your job search
- How to market yourself
- Ways to ask for referrals and advice
- Where to find the hidden job market
- Where to research companies
- How to find contact names and email addresses
- Tips on using email and phone for contacting and follow up
To register click: Job Search Toolkit - Be Your Own Headhunter
August 5th, 1 PM CDT
LinkedIn A to Z - Use LinkedIn Like A Headhunter
There is a big difference between "being on LinkedIn" and "using LinkedIn."
Whether you are using LinkedIn as a job seeker, recruiter, sales person or for general networking purposes this presentation will show you how to:
- Create and optimize your profile
- Create your personal URL
- Connect with and expand your network
- Find and participate in groups
- Research companies
- Use Google to see all of LinkedIn, not just your 3 degrees
- Write and ask for recommendations
- Participate in Questions and Answers
- Search for names using keywords, title, company, skill set and location
- Search strings will be included
- Avoid pitfalls
To register click LinkedIn A to Z - Use LinkedIn Like A Headhunter
August 6th, 1 PM CDT
Using Social Media For Networking, Lead Generation And Job Search
For those of us who write a blog and/or have profiles on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Ning groups we often use these site to communicate with friends, coworkers and family but until recently very few thought of them as opportunities to network, for lead generation, find jobs and consulting opportunities.
I will walk through the use of blogs, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Ning groups showing ways one can:
- Optimize profiles with keywords, locations, etc
- Use the site to search others
- Join and create groups
- Overtly and covertly say you are networking, looking for customers, jobs or consulting gigs
- Show what you are working on and prove expertise
- Engage in a regional, local and industry conversation
- Connect and network prior to and after industry events
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I grew up reading Stewart's suspense fiction, along with her inspiring Arthurian trilogy. When I became a writer, I thanked Stewart in my acknowledgements for being the primary influence in my decision to choose the mystery genre.
Now she has left us, but her body of work remains, and it is the work that deserves credit--and a renaissance.
Mary Stewart wrote her first suspense novel in 1953. Her immediate success (which never lessened in intensity) was due to the whims of fate. A classics professor at Durham University, Stewart intended to devote her life to teaching and the family she planned to start with her new husband--a family that never materialized. "I don't suppose I'd have written books if I'd had [children]," Stewart confessed in a rare interview. A writer for the Glasgow Herald identifies the kairos of Stewart's literary career: "Out of her personal heartbreak came our pleasure" (Herald 2). But Stewart's window of opportunity opened not only because of her altered life path; she lived at a time when her genre needed updating. With her first book, Madam, Will You Talk, Stewart created a new kind of romantic suspense novel that still paid homage to the Gothic style of her forbears, notably the Bronte sisters and, later, Daphne du Maurier. In fact, Stewart's fiction, initially sort of a bridge between old Gothic and the new suspense, ultimately formed its own genre.
Because of this background and because of her unique talent, Mary Stewart was arguably one of the most influential suspense novelists of the mid-twentieth century; the reasons for her success are many, and require a deconstruction of literature that some would call "dated," as well as an examination of Stewart's literary style, which creates a new sort of discourse for the suspense reader. First, though, one must look at Stewart's powerful depictions of setting. As in some other romantic suspense novels, Stewart's locations are generally far-flung and full of history; in this way she creates an important avenue for suspense: initially, the narrative removes the heroine from her "safe" existence; secondly, it provides the readers with an escape from their own realities and a pathway into the beauty--and danger--of the new locale; finally, they echo the literary style because they are imbued with the history of literature itself.
Innate to her discussions of setting are her literary allusions; in fact, she creates a new literary intertextual style which connects the Gothic suspense novel (and the Gothic woman) with a more modern sensibility; she sustains this with recurring literary and artistic intertextual references, with mimetic echoes of famous literary works (for example, the parallels to The Tempest in Stewart's This Rough Magic). She creates a world in which the literary being reigns, and in which characters might complete one another's Shakespearean quotations. The fact that this world is utterly believable is a part of what many critics call Stewart's "magic" as a writer.
It can be further argued that her heroines establish a new feminist ideal, evident in the first-person discourse of her characters while they navigate anti-traditional, anti-cultural settings that allow them to act against type, which suggests an ironic examination of gender roles.
All of the staples of romantic suspense can be found in Stewart's suspense novels: beautiful settings, adventurous heroines, and a brooding mystery. Stewart, however, takes those basic elements and embellishes them enough to create a new genre: the literary romantic suspense novel. By marrying history and setting, she allows her reader to feel both intelligent and invested in place.
Swanson and James suggest that "Many later writers in the field have been influenced by Stewart's style and popularity, including Caroline Llewellyn, D.F. Mills, Phyllis A. Whitney, Victoria Holt, Elizabeth Peters, and Dorothy Cannell" (Swanson and James 216-217).
Stewart herself contended that a good story "should be carried alive into the heart of the reader, and this is only done by the writer's passion disciplined by the writer's skill" (Setting and Background 9)
Both Stewart's passion and her skill have made her a household name for lovers of mystery and suspense for more than sixty years. In reflecting on her own ability as a storyteller, Stewart dismisses any special credit: "I couldn't help it," she writes, adding that her own reason for writing, even from early childhood, was "to open the door to my own wonderland" (Teller of Tales 10).
Stewart's readers can be ever grateful that, in publishing her successful books, she opened that door to us all.
© Julia Buckley 2014 (excerpted from a longer work by Julia Buckley).
Works Cited
"My Secret Best Friend: Mary Stewart." The Herald 23 July 2004: n. pag. NewsBank Academic Library Edition. Web. 24 Sept. 2009.
Stewart, Mary. "Setting and Background in the Novel." The Writer 1964: 7-9. Print.
Swanson, Jean, and Dean James. "Mary Stewart." By A Woman's Hand.
New York: Prime Crime, 1996.
216-217. Print Berkley
Thompson, Raymond H. "Interview with Mary Stewart." Raymond H. Thompson's Interviews with Arthurian Authors. The Camelot Project, 18 Sept. 2009. Web. 26 Sept. 2009.


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The earlier you start saving for college, the more money you will accumulate. However, keep in mind that it's never too late to begin!
When you start saving for your/your child's education, you can choose from several different options. These college saving methods have advantages as well as disadvantages and can often be difficult to understand, as many fine details exist with each one. The following information will give you some basic knowledge to help you choose a savings avenue, but you may want to consult with your own accountant or personal financial planner for further assistance.
Qualified Tuition Programs / 529 plans
The most popular method of saving for college is through Qualified Tuition Programs (QTPs), also known as section 529 plans. These programs are administered by individual states and allow a custodian to either prepay or contribute to an account for paying a student's qualified education expenses at a postsecondary institution. Eligible education institutions may also establish and maintain programs that allow a custodian to prepay a student's qualified education expenses. Two types of Qualified Tuition Programs are available: Qualified Prepaid Plans and Qualified Savings Plans.
Qualified Prepaid Plans allow a family to lock in the current price of college for future use. For instance, if a family purchases shares worth one year's tuition, those shares will always be worth one year's tuition even after several years when tuition rates have increased.
Qualified Savings Plans allow a custodian to set aside money for a student's education and let it grow tax free. Investments are subject to market conditions.
UGMA and UTMA Custodial Accounts
Custodial accounts, such as the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) and the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA), allow parents, grandparents and others to transfer and invest money to pay for education or any expense that benefits a child. To create a custodial account, the benefactor must select a beneficiary and then gift the money to the account. The money belongs to the minor, but the benefactor controls the rights on the account until the minor reaches 18 or 21, depending on the state.
2503(c) Minor's Trust
A section 2503(c) Minor's Trust holds gifts in trust for a child until the child reaches age 21. This trust was established so that gifts to minors in trust may qualify for the gift tax annual exclusion. For a gift to qualify for the annual gift tax exclusion, the recipient must be able to receive the gift immediately. The 2503(c) Minor's Trust is an exception to that rule.
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts are plans that allow account owners to save annually up to $2000 (depending on income) per beneficiary for college-related expenses.
Credit Card Rebate and Affinity Programs
Affinity programs offer a rebate to consumers in exchange for buying certain products/services, shopping at certain retailers, or using a designated credit or debit card. Some of these programs provide rebates in the form of tuition benefits, such as credits to a Qualified Tuition Program/section 529 plan. Affinity programs that offer college saving rewards include: Upromise and SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards Program.
Due to the extent of this article, these are only some advantages and disadvantages of college savings avenues. Each of these plans has multiple investment options and their own set of rules and/or restrictions. To find out more information on your options, visit www.nasfaa.org or talk to your accountant/financial planner and start saving for your/your child's future.
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The debacle – thanks to a faulty Google SEO algorithm that meant the fake came up instead of the real slogan, "Always fresh. Always tasty" – took social media by storm, sparking much amusement from tweeters.
The hashtag #FixGreggs was quickly tagged to the issue, with the bakery chain dextrously taking control of the situation with quick-fire and humorous responses from its own Twitter handle.
User @samhesling1 tweeted: "Have you seen what shows up on your company logo when you google search Greggs?"
@GreggstheBakers Have you seen what shows up on your company logo when you google search Greggs?
— Sam Hesling (@samhesling1) August 19, 2014
Greggs responded that it had.
@samhesling1 we certainly have! Praying to the google gods it gets fixed soon!
— Greggs (@GreggstheBakers) August 19, 2014
Google apologised to Greggs with a tweet featuring a picture of Homer Simpson eating doughnuts while working at his nuclear power station, explaining "we're on it. Throw in a sausage roll and we'll get it done ASAP".
Sorry @GreggstheBakers, we're on it. Throw in a sausage roll and we'll get it done ASAP. #fixgreggs pic.twitter.com/THXuMubrQq
— Google UK (@GoogleUK) August 19, 2014
Greggs entirely entered the spirit of social banter, replying to Google with the offer of doughnuts and the words: "Hey @GoogleUK, fix it and they're yours!!!"
Hey @GoogleUK, fix it and they're yours!!! #FixGreggs pic.twitter.com/d5Ub7qtrLG
— Greggs (@GreggstheBakers) August 19, 2014
Google subsequently fixed the issue, leading Greggs to proclaim "WE LOVE YOU GOOGLE!!!!", while the bakery chain drew a line under the mix up with an image of the Google logo made from sausage rolls and the words, "Maybe those kind folks @GoogleUK could give us the doodle tomorrow?"
Aaaand relax! Maybe those kind folks @GoogleUK could give us the doodle tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/IerRUVW0Z8
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At first, it sounded like veteran fighter Josh Thomson was ready to retire from MMA.
"My days of trying to plead for notoriety are over," he told a small group of reporters prior to UFC 160 this past Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. "I don't care. I just want to fight Benson. If I get the title shot, I can end my career and be done. I want to end my career with my title shot, and just get ready for whatever happens."
But in fact, the 34-year-old Thomson (20-5 MMA, 3-1 UFC) was just trying to express the feeling that he has nothing left to prove as a fighter. After knocking out Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 7 in April, his career is surging forward. Yet his next move isn't of great concern, the way he tells it.
Thomson chiefly is invested in getting a title he feels eluded him when the UFC shuttered its lightweight division in 2004.
"I'm not focused on anybody else except for Benson," he said.
It was in 2004 that "The Punk" found himself on the wrong end of a highlight-reel loss to Yves Edwards. With no work to be found in the octagon, he looked elsewhere, fought overseas, and eventually found a home in a small-but-growing MMA promotion called Strikeforce. He would win the promotion's lightweight title in 2008, lose it to Gilbert Melendez, and fight valiantly, albeit unsuccessfully, to regain it in a rubber match.
By the time Strikeforce closed up shop in January, Thomson still was considered one of the world's top lightweights. But he lacked the ultimate validation of his talent: a UFC belt.
Now, another opportunity is at hand. When Melendez failed to wrest the belt from Benson Henderson, and Thomson knocked out Diaz at UFC on FOX 7, he leapfrogged others in the rankings and immediately entered the conversation for a title shot.
"I'm not thinking about retirement," Thomson said. "I feel like I didn't get my title shot when I could have. It's just that one thing that has eluded me, so I want that. I'm hungry for it. I stamp my name on the Nate Diaz fight, and I feel like I'm maybe one fight away, or maybe the next fight."
He then added, "Who knows?"
Uncertainty is no stranger, after all. Thomson spent countless months on the sidelines with injuries in Strikeforce and waited like everyone else as the promotion was slowly drained of resources before being put to pasture. At this point, waiting for a title shot is just one more hurdle on a long track to gold.
Two weeks ago, he watched the Henderson vs. Melendez fight for the first time, and though he wanted his old foe to win, he thought Henderson did enough to earn a decision.
He also thought he'd be the perfect guy to fight the champ next.
"I think we match up pretty damned well," Thomson said. "If we ever fight, it's going to be a good fight. I think you could see something like the [Gilbert Melendez trilogy]. Stylistically, we put on a good show."
Although Henderson's reign lately has been as notable for its critics as supporters, with several fighters and fans questioning his win over Melendez at UFC on FOX 7, Thomson defended the champ's performance.
"You can't really expect him to come out there and dominate everyone," he said. "The rest of us are really good. With our weight class, we've got a stacked division. You're just one fight away from being a footnote. It's sad, but true. He's not going to win every fight convincingly."
The world will see whether Henderson can break a string of close decisions when he undertakes his next challenge, a title defense against T.J. Grant that's expected to take place later this year.
Hours after Thomson gave his interview, Donald Cerrone outpointed K.J. Noons on UFC 160's main-card. UFC President Dana White said he liked the idea of a fight between the two, and Cerrone (20-5 MMA, 7-2 UFC) was game.
Beforehand, Thomson told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) he assumed he'd be fighting "Cowboy" next if victorious over Noons, whom he dispatched more than a year ago.
He'll watching when Henderson takes on Grant, though. Maybe then, he'll learn more from that than he did from watching the champ fight Melendez.
"There's really nothing I can take away," he said. "I think we're well-rounded at everything. We're not great at anything. We're good at all of them, and it makes for great fights."
For more on the UFC's upcoming schedule, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.


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Cooking for a Crowd
Events we look forward to during the summer months include BBQ's, reunions, and activities which bring larger groups together to enjoy foods and a wealth of memories and opportunities to relax and reconnect with friends and family. Food-borne illness outbreaks are also sometimes associated with large gatherings, whether they occur during the summer or during the holidays. Experts agree that it is often more challenging to cook for large numbers of people, and that the result can be food-borne illness. The following tips should be helpful in preventing food-borne illness at your next large gathering:
- Follow basic food safety guidelines while cooking for large groups - wash your hands for twenty seconds with warm soapy water before beginning cooking; make sure your food preparation surfaces are clean and sanitized. Continue to wash your hands and utensils as you transition from handling raw to cooked foods.
- Follow safe cooking temperatures and use a food thermometer while cooking meats. To be safe, ground poultry should be cooked to 165 degrees; other ground meats should be cooked to 160 degrees. Beef, veal and fish should be cooked to 145 degrees or higher; Pork and lamb products should be cooked to at least 155 degrees; and poultry should be cooked to 165 degrees .
- We often use larger quantities of meat in cooking for crowds. To safely thaw meats, they should be thawed on the lower shelf of your refrigerator. To thaw meat more quickly, use a clean sink, running cool water over the meat for less than two hours. Submerge the meat in a bowl of some sort, but don't unwrap it. You can also thaw meats in your microwave, turning the meat often to avoid 'hot spots' and 'frozen spots.' Thawed meat should be cooked. Meats thawed with cool water or a microwave should be cooked immediately thawing.
- Be aware of the "Temperature Danger Zone"! Perishable foods should not remain at room temperature for longer than two hours - one hour if it's a hot day. Keep hot foods above 140 degrees F, and cold foods below 41 degrees F, to prevent entry into the "danger zone" where food-borne microbes multiply rapidly. Accomplish this by placing bowls of salad into larger bowls of ice; or by maintaining heat for hot items.
- One trick for managing time in cooking for a crowd, is cooking ahead. When you prepare foods in advance of serving them, DO not cool those foods on the countertop before refrigerating. Instead, divide the food into smaller pieces and shallow containers, loosely cover them, and refrigerate immediately so they cool quickly to be safe for later use. Large quantities of hot soup, stock, or stew can be cooled with an "ice paddle" or "cooling wand." Make your own "ice paddle" at home using a plastic 1-2 liter bottle. Wash and sanitize the bottle thoroughly, removing the label; partially fill the bottle with water and freeze it solid. Use the ice paddle to stir your liquid item to cool it quickly before transferring it to refrigerator containers. Be sure to store these leftovers on the top shelf of the refrigerator.
- When reheating previously cooked items, heat them to a minimum of 165 degrees. Hot dogs and other pre-cooked meats should also be heated to 165 degrees before consumption. This is especially important for pregnant women, small children, and the elderly, all at increased risk for listeria, a food-borne illness which can be found in processed meat products.


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Edit Your Makeup
"You can get a great, polished look with just three products," says Jason Pike, makeup artist for Sephora's Pro Beauty Team: 1. Even out skin tone with tinted moisturizer, dabbing on a little extra over dark circles or blemishes. Choose one with SPF and you'll protect, hydrate, and add sheer coverage in one step, with no special tools. Try Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 20 ($18, marykay.com). 2. Swipe on a neutral lip gloss. "It makes lips look full and healthy and adds color so subtle, you don't even need a mirror to apply it," says Pike. Try Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Apricot ($13, department stores). 3. Finish off with a coat of brown mascara. Try Almay Intense i-Color Bring Out the Brown Mascara in Brown Topaz ($7.50, drugstores; below).
Brighten Up
Add some cheek color. "A light dusting of peachy, apricot blush works for nearly all skin tones and brings your whole face to life," Pike says. His favorite universal shade: Cargo Blush in Rome ($24, Sephora).
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Hide Roots
Need to disguise obvious gray roots or a few wiry white strays? If you can't get to your colorist anytime soon, says Donka Kuzmanovski, a stylist at Chicago's Siren Salon, try brushing brown or black mascara on the problematic strands.
Skip Shampoo
No time for the real deal? Try hair powder. "Apply a bit of tinted powder to your roots and it instantly sops up oil," says Kuzmanovski. Try Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder ($34, bumbleandbumble.com). Regular baby powder works as a degreaser, too — but use it only on blond or gray hair (it's visible on darker shades).
Sidestep Blow-drying
If careful styling is not in the cards, pull hair into a sleek, low ponytail. Essential step: Forgo the trusty-but-tacky scrunchie. "Look for a simple barrette," says Kuzmanovski. "You want something that will blend right into your hair."


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Minn. bus driver accused of forcing child to walk home
WILTON, Minn. (AP) — A Bemidji bus driver has resigned after allegedly dropping a 6-year-old a quarter mile from home in freezing temperatures as punishment.
According to Daryl Bohn and Amber Thayer, their younger son, Darrion, tried to disembark the bus after his 8-year-old brother was let off at their driveway Feb. 20.
They say the driver physically held Darrion back, driving a quarter mile and making him walk home as punishment for not following directions.
Thayer says tears were frozen to his face.
Bemidji School District Superintendent Jim Hess says the probationary driver resigned after the district started investigating.
Thayer tells the Bemidji Pioneer she's filed a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Education.
The National Weather Service says the wind chill was about 1 degree in Bemidji at the time.


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Tree Identification Booklet from the Arbor Day Foundation Makes It Easier to Identify Tree Species in Illinois
The Arbor Day Foundation has a booklet that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The booklet, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.
What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of many tree species.
Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide one of the most user-friendly resources to have. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in precise detail to depict natural colors, shapes, and textures, so users can make a positive species identification in just a few easy steps.
The Arbor Day Foundation offers this booklet to help people identify trees in Illinois and throughout the Eastern and Central regions of the United States. What Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step approach to identify the species of each tree. The booklet explains what to look for in the shape of the leaves and differences in the leaf stems and twig structures, specifics on the fruits and flowers, and the details of buds and bark.
"Our What Tree Is That? pocket brochure is an ideal resource to help people develop a greater appreciation for trees," said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. "The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help people enjoy and appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that."
What Tree is That? is also available as an online interactive version at arborday.org. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this unique, one-of-a-kind online tool so people can identify trees using the internet.
To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name and address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also order the book online at arborday.org.