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Since its concluding panel in 1995, Calvin and Hobbes has remained one of the most influential and well-loved comic strips of our time. Calvin and Hobbes follows a six-year-old boy, Calvin, and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, as they explore the world around them. Bill Watterson, the creator of the comic, drew 3,160 strips over ten years and notably refused to license his characters for commercial purposes.
A forthcoming feature-length documentary, Dear Mr. Watterson, examines the far-reaching appeal and impact of Calvin and Hobbes, 18 years after Watterson stopped inking new panels. In an excerpt of the film above, comic strip artists speak to how they were personally influenced by Calvin and Hobbes. The full film is a fascinating exploration into the artistic and philosophical harmony of the strip, narrated by filmmaker Joel Allen Schroeder.
In an interview with The Atlantic's Video channel, Schroeder talks about the comic strip and his experience making Dear Mr. Watterson:
The Atlantic: What do you think sets Calvin and Hobbes apart from other comic strips?
Joel Allen Schroeder: Watterson is clearly an amazing artist. You look at his Sunday strips in particular and the imagery just sucks you in. And then you add in his wonderful writing, the depth of his characters, Calvin's limitless world and the humanity that is present in Calvin and Hobbes and I think those are some of the ingredients that make the magic. And then when you consider Watterson's high standards for his work and his respect for the comic strip medium, I think that is what takes Calvin and Hobbes to another level.
Since Calvin and Hobbes ceased publication in 1995, how do you think the perception and impact of the strip has changed?
Because of Watterson's decision to avoid endless merchandising of his characters, we can only get our Calvin and Hobbes fix by digging out our books. We're not saturated with Calvin and Hobbes in commercials or on toy shelves or at theme parks and that helps to keep the strip intact. It isn't watered down, longtime fans still crave it, and new readers will always be introduced to the characters in their original, intended medium. Watterson has said it before, and stated the same idea again more recently: "Calvin and Hobbes was designed to be a comic strip and that's all I want it to be. It's the one place where everything works the way I intend it to." Watterson wrote the strip in such a way that it is timeless, and as long as people continue to read it and pass it along, I think it only stands out more as a work of excellence.
Why did you choose to title the film Dear Mr. Watterson?
The inspiration for the film came out of the idea of writing a letter to Bill Watterson, but that letter never happened. I'd never know what to say, and so, in a way, that unwritten letter sort of transmogrified into this film. The name has always felt appropriate, even though I hope that viewers see the film as more than strictly a love letter of sorts.
Did you attempt to reach out to Bill Watterson for the film, and has he given any thoughts about the final product?
I knew of Watterson's private nature before the project began, and I never wanted to make the film a search for him. The mythology surrounding Bill Watterson is often focused on his status as a "recluse" (a word I really don't like), but I really think the fascinating story has to do with how he put ink to paper for a decade and created something that really means something special to so many people from around the world—and continues to hold that significance. The minute we start tracking him down, that more important story becomes secondary. Bill Watterson has, indeed, seen the final film, and we know that he appreciated our choices to make it less intrusive.
What do you hope your film will add to the conversation surrounding the comic strip?
First of all, I hope anybody who sees, or even just hears about the film, will be inspired to search out their Calvin and Hobbes collections and find a cozy place to sit down and go exploring for a little while. Beyond that, I hope it promotes conversation about art and the impact of art. I think wonderful and amazing things that have a positive impact in our world should be talked about and celebrated. I'm pretty sure if that continues to happen, other people will be inspired to make more wonderful and amazing things that have a positive impact. And if this film prompts viewers to introduce Calvin and Hobbes to a friend or a family member, or even a stranger ... that's perfect.
Dear Mr. Watterson begins its theatrical run and will be available for download on November 15. To learn more about the film and check theater release dates, please visit DearMrWatterson.com.
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by Pamela Reichen
The Quintessence Theatre Group is launching its second season with two classic comedies: Carlo Goldoni's "The Venetian Twins," in a translation by Ranjit Bolt, and William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," to be presented in repertory and directed by Alexander Burns. "The Venetian Twins" will start previews on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., and open on Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. "The Merchant of Venice," will start previews on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and open on Friday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. Performances are Wednesday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave.
In "Twins," separated in childhood, two Venetian twins unexpectedly arrive in Verona looking for love. Mistaken identities and madness ensue. Stolen jewels, lovers' duels and a death by poison fuel Carlo Goldoni's 1748 comic masterpiece. Influenced by Molière and inspired by the famous twin comedies of Plautus and Shakespeare, Goldoni reformed commedia dell'arte by removing the masks and introducing psychological realism and social commentary.
In "Merchant," a game involving three caskets will decide which suitor marries the beautiful heiress Portia. The fate of three merchant ships will ensure the Christian merchant Antonio's fortune. And 3000 ducats borrowed from Shylock, a rich Jewish merchant, to allow Bassanio a chance to win Portia will cost Antonio his life if the bond is forfeit. Shakespeare's timeless and complex romantic comedy challenges the power of faith, the power of money and the power of love, and asks what role mercy and justice play in mitigating these forces.
Quintessence Theatre Group is Philadelphia's new professional classical theatre company, dedicated to the performance and adaptation of epic works of classic drama and literature for the contemporary stage. According to Alexander Burns, "Rooted in the traditions of classical drama, we explore what is essential in theatre and human nature, igniting the mind of artists and audiences through the power of the live actor, design and the spoken word.
"Over the next five years Quintessence will work to establish an acting ensemble and a rotating repertory at the historic Sedgwick Theater. The Venetian Repertory marks Quintessence's first demonstration of the power of a repertory ensemble. Quintessence will continue its residency at the historic Sedgwick Theater, playing a central role in the renaissance of main street Mt. Airy."
A discussion on Goldoni and Commedia will take place with director Burns before "The Venetian Twins" on Thursday, Oct. 27. A discussion with the cast will take place after the show on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
A discussion with the cast of "Merchant of Venice" will take place after the show on Wednesday, Oct. 26. A discussion on Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe and Merchant" will take place with director Burns before the show on Thursday, Nov. 17.
Performances take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
For ticket information, visit www.SmartTix.com or www.QuintessenceTheatre.org, or call 215-240-6055.

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Hubble Looks for Missing Matter
This illustration shows how the Hubble Space Telescope searches for missing ordinary matter, called baryons, by looking at the light from quasars several billion light-years away. Imprinted on that light are the spectral fingerprints of the missing ordinary matter that absorbs the light at specific frequencies (shown in the colorful spectra at right). The missing baryonic matter helps trace out the structure of intergalactic space, called the "cosmic web."


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Handzus greeted by 10,000 in Slovakiaby Staff Writer / Chicago Blackhawks
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An estimated crowd of 10,000 attended a rally Thursday for Michal Handzus when the Chicago Blackhawks forward brought the Stanley Cup to his home country of Slovakia.
Handzus took the trophy to his hometown of Banska Bystrica, where the 36-year-old rode through the streets.
Handzus was acquired by the Blackhawks from the San Jose Sharks prior to the NHL Trade Deadline. He had three goals and eight assists in 23 Stanley Cup Playoff games, and ESPNChicago.com reported he played with a broken wrist and torn MCL during the Final, which the Blackhawks won in six games against the Boston Bruins.
Handzus signed a one-year contract to remain with Chicago on July 5.
"We won the Cup together," Handzus told the website last month. "I've only [been here] three months; I got traded in April, but when you go through the playoffs and win it with a group of guys, you know, you get really close to each [other] and you don't want to leave."
Marian Hossa is scheduled to welcome the Stanley Cup on Friday in the town of Trencin, which will host the Cup for the third time in four years. Hossa and Tomas Kopecky won the Cup in 2010 with Chicago and Zdeno Chara hoisted it the following year with the Boston Bruins. Hossa and Chara are neighbors.
Over the weekend, the Cup will fly to Sweden, where four players (Johnny Oduya, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Marcus Kruger and Viktor Stalberg) will share it with their friends, family and fans.


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Ok, I need to be able to get the current size of a component. I have attempted to use the component's getWidth() method, getHeight() method, getSize() method, and the getPreferredSize() method but they all return 0 or dimensions that have a height and width of 0 (depending on the method).
My components have not been given a specific size by me, they should be getting their size based on what they contain or specifications on construction. For example, the size of a JLabel is the length of the String given to it. The size of a JTextField is the number of columns given to. The size of a JButton is the length of the String given to it. And those sorts of things.
I believe that because of this setup, I am getting 0 because I have not explicitly set a size or a preferred size. And for what I am doing, I shouldnt be sending it a size or a preferred size anyway.
As well as getting the sizes of normal components, I want to be able to get the size of a JPanel when I send it one. I havent managed to get that to work either.
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Arugula, Pear, and Bacon Pizza with Honey Poppy Seed Sauce
From: Munchin with Munchkin
Quick Facts
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 30 min.
Kris Mullen
This pizza uses ingredients that are in season early, which makes it a great choice for a spring dinner.
- 1 16-oz package of pizza dough of your choice
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 Tbs olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbs honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp horseradish
- 1/2 pear, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup asparagus, thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup arugula
- Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Sprinkle a pizza peel or flat surface with cornmeal. Roll out pizza dough and place on the pizza peel. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, poppy seeds, red pepper flakes, onion powder and horseradish. Stir until thoroughly combined. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the sauce evenly onto the pizza dough. Place thinly sliced pear on top of the sauce. Add asparagus and bacon crumbles. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola. Drizzle the pizza with remaining tablespoon of olive oil and transfer to the pizza stone in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust has browned and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and top with arugula. Cool 3 minutes before cutting.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 236
Calories from Fat 83 (35%)
(15%)Total Fat 9g
(14%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(4%)Cholesterol 11mg
(8%)Sodium 199mg
(3%)Potassium 115mg
Total Carbohydrate 31g
(4%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(14%)Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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When UCLA found out freshman Jordan Adams had broken his foot, the pain in the locker room was almost palpable.
Kyle Anderson's eyes widened as he heard the news at the podium at a news conference following a victory in the Pacific-12 Conference Tournament semifinals. Larry Drew II pulled his jersey over his head as he walked down the MGM Grand hallway, cursing to no one in particular before later breaking into tears.
But in the week since they lost their second-leading scorer, the No. 6-seeded Bruins (25-9) have moved on from depression to acceptance.
They have less than two days until a 6:57 p.m. tipoff against No. 11-seed Minnesota in Austin, Texas – a game in which many have them pegged as a prime upset candidate.
UCLA opens the NCAA Tournament with the task of bandaging something akin to amputation. Adams, who averaged 15.3 points and 2.2steals, will be replaced in the starting lineup by sophomore Norman Powell.
"Jordan's a great shooter," said Powell, who averages 5.9 points. "He has a great skill-set. (But) I really feel like this team doesn't lose that much. I feel like I'm able to go in there and give the same type of lift that Jordan gives the team and everything like that. I feel like we don't lose that much. …
"I feel like I'm ready. I'm ready to go in there and step up when this team needs me and hit the shot."
Powell is an athletic guard whose summer workouts elicited some comparisons to former Bruin and NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook, but he isn't the refined weapon that Adams was for most of the season. His 3-point shot is unspectacular at 27.8 percent, and he only takes 19 percent of his shots in the mid-range – less than half what Adams takes.
Averaging 18.7 minutes in his first 20 games of 2013, Powell was on the court for all but three minutes of UCLA's Pac-12 title game loss to Oregon last Saturday. It was the first time the team had played without Adams all year, and their rotations and chemistry suffered as a result: the Bruins committed 14 turnovers against eight assists.
Drew, a pass-first point guard, has also made an effort to be a more aggressive scorer lately, dropping a career-high 20 points against Arizona State last Thursday. He averages just over seven points on the season, but agreed that he needs to score in double digits moving forward.
However, Minnesota will likely try to game plan against him – perhaps taking a cue from what Arizona did when it held Drew to zero points just one night after his outburst. Arizona guard Nick Johnson, an all-conference defender, blanketed Drew – 6-foot-1, 180 pounds – for most of the game.
"I just think Arizona did an excellent job as a team in keeping me out of the paint and focusing on trying to make other guys make plays," Drew said. "I think I only had one assist at the half."
Johnson measures 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds. Gophers point guard Andre Hollins is 6-1 and 200.
Bruins lose out on three-star recruit
Findlay Prep forward Gavin Schilling will attend Michigan State, announcing the news in a tweet Wednesday afternoon. His other finalists were UCLA, Minnesota and Villanova.
The 6-foot-9, 205-pound recruit became the first member of the Spartans' 2013 class in a decision that leaves the Bruins still wanting for frontcourt depth. UCLA, the Pac-12's worst rebounding team this season, has three guards who committed during the early signing period.
Schilling, whose Findlay Prep teammate Allerik Freeman is already signed to UCLA, watched the Bruins' Pac-12 semifinal win over Arizona in Las Vegas.
The 66-64 victory last Friday wasn't enough to sway the 17-year-old.


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Martin O'Malley is a former governor of Maryland. Before that role, O'Malley had previously served as mayor of Baltimore City from 1999 to 2007. O'Malley defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. in the Nov. 7, 2006, election by a 6.5 percent margin. He was the only candidate to defeat a sitting governor in 2006. In 2010, O'Malley and Ehrlich again contested the gubernatorial position, with O'Malley again winning. O'Malley's involvement in politics began at age 20, when he became a volunteer for Gary Hart's presidential campaign. While in law school, O'Malley further honed his skills as state field director for Barbara A. Mikulski's successful U.S. Senate race and later served as a legislative fellow in her office. O'Malley was elected to a seat on the City Council in 1991 and served until 1999, representing Baltimore's 3rd District. As mayor, O'Malley's statistics-based accountability tool CitiStat won Harvard University's prestigious Innovations in American Government award in 2004. O'Malley is a 1985 graduate of The Catholic University. He earned his J.D. in 1988 from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore and passed the bar the same year. O'Malley is married to state District Judge Catherine 'Katie' Curran O'Malley, the daughter of J. Joseph Curran Jr., who served as Maryland attorney general from 1987 to 2007. Martin and Katie O'Malley live in the governor's mansion in Annapolis with their children, Grace, Tara, William and Jack. Aside from politics, O'Malley showcases his musical talents and heritage with his on-again, off-again Irish rock band O'Malley's March.
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Harvesting cells for flow cytometry
Posted 30 April 2009 - 04:15 AM
Until now I always harvested my cells using a 1% Trypsin/EDTA solution for around 5 minutes in 37°C.
Every once a while I also use cell scrapers if after trypsination cells are still adherent to the flask.
Just recently a colleague told me that this procedure might affect the surface receptors, in which
I am especially interested.
So my question now is, which methods of harvesting adherent cells do you use or propose for me
so that cell surface molecules will not get affected.
Thanks in advance!
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 04:39 PM
Posted 03 May 2009 - 10:55 PM
I hope you serve
Posted 06 May 2009 - 02:22 PM
I work with a membrane receptor, and we always use versene When I do flow citometry, no exception.
The receptors mantain intact....
NEVER use trypsin, it is like a razor for membrane receptors.
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Posted 29 May 2009 - 06:52 PM
Hey FACS,
I work with a membrane receptor, and we always use versene When I do flow citometry, no exception.
The receptors mantain intact....
NEVER use trypsin, it is like a razor for membrane receptors.
Posted 08 October 2009 - 10:39 AM
Any method will affect the cell surface markers... there isn't really any way around it unless you can fix in the flask and then remove the cells. Otherwise try a suspension culture.
This is true but some are more gentile than others in maintaining surface marker integrity. Try 5mM EDTA in PBS (without Ca or Mg). The Trick here I learned from the Sigma sales man, is to place the cells for 5min on ice, and then place them into a incubator for 10-15min. They ususally detach quite well.
Posted 01 January 2010 - 09:17 PM
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Posted 28 October 2011 - 05:48 AM
Thank you
Posted 19 February 2012 - 11:59 PM
I have started using FACS recently for analyzing apoptosis. but i faced some problem with the machine while i was doing it. can i keep the PI stained cells for next day until the machine repairs. how long can i keep the stained cells or what should i do if i face some similar problem after staining. plz suggest me...
Thank you
You can keep until the next day in the 4 degree fridge if you have fixed the cells. But you will probably have bad CVs during analysis.
Personally for PI-EtOH stains, I can keep the cells for a few days without much signal loss. Ultimately, depends on your own cells.
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It's becoming more and more common to hear about breast reductions, and it seems that women around the world are suffering with all sorts of medical problems due to the weight and size of their breasts. A breast reduction isn't exactly as controversial as having breast implants put in, but that doesn't mean that it's any less traumatic. In fact any type of breast augmentation isn't just to alter a physical appearance in one way or another; it's actually quite a problematic in and of itself.
So how can you be sure that breast surgery is the right thing for you? Well for a start, if you're unhappy with your breasts, or if they are causing you to suffer as a result of their appearance or weight, then a boob job may definitely be the way to go. After a recent survey of 1000 women, it was discovered that a whopping 91% of them are unhappy with the way that their breasts look and feel. It's not just large breasts that seem to be the problem either; from breasts that are too small, all the way to triple cups that have led to severe spinal pain and damage – they are the most commonly complained about part of the female body.
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One of the most common reasons behind wanting eyelid surgery is to help to reduce the effects of aging, including the removal of wrinkles and age lines. Most eyelid surgeons will have plenty of experience in tightening loose skin and improving the general appearance of skin as an organ, which is vital when it comes to taking care of the sensitive skin around the eye area. Although the procedure is more common in men and women over the age of 60, it is increasing in popularity amongst those between the ages of 25-40 in order to tackle the first signs of aging.
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The word liposuction is one of the most commonly misunderstood medical terms on the planet, but that doesn't make the treatment any less of a necessity for people all around the world. Liposuction comes from the Latin word Lipo, which translates to fat. As a result, liposuction loosely translates to 'fat sucking'. Although this approach makes the method sound fairly basic; it's actually a very technical medical procedure that involves sensitive equipment and advanced techniques.
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