text:
Here are some statistics for our Family History Wiki in 2012.
The pages that had the most visitors were:
- 2184 – Jessie Koch, formerly Falkenberg, born Schultz
- 2063 – Morton family
- 1974 – Home Page
- 1815 – Alfred William Green discussion (bit of a mystery this)
- 1638 – Vause family
- 1555 – Frederick Thomas Green
- 1501 – Bagot family
It is a bit of a mystery why 1815 people (that's nearly five people a day) should be drawn to a page for discussing Alfred William Green, but then completely fail to discuss him when they get there. By contrast, only 130 people visited the page that actually has information about Alfred William Green.
Jessie Schultz was Val's great great grand mother, who came to South Africa from Germany in 1858, and it would be nice to know if any of the people who visited her page are related to us, but none of them is saying.
Here are some more general statistics for the site as a whole, and, sadly, they seem to indicate that collaborative family history research is not very popular:
That's quite a lot of visitors, but the emptiness of the "Messages" section shows that the feedback is almost zero, which is why the edits are relatively few. If few people respond, there is little motivation to add to the information.
So I'm still a bit disappointed. I thought the wiki format was ideal for family participation, and that other members of the family could help to contribute to information, especially with family stories and biographical information.
I hoped that some cousins might start their own wikis, where the relations we have in common could be linked across two wikis, and then their own wiki could branch out to the unlinked families on their side of the family. In that way we could have a whole network of interlinked family wikis. But somehow it has never reached critical mass, and never taken off.
But maybe this year will be different.
Would it be too much to hope for — that we could have one linked family wiki a month? Or even a quarter? Or perhaps even one for the whole year? It's quite easy to start one on Wikispaces, but it doesn't even have to be there, there are other wiki sites as well.
Filed under: family history, family history wiki, genealogical research, links, online family trees, WikiSpaces | Tagged: Alfred William Green, Bagot family, elephant hunter, family history, family wiki, Fred Green, genealogy, Jessie Falkenberg, joint family research, Morton family, Vause family, WikiSpaces |


text:
Experienced partner for Datacenter deployment in Slovakia
With 10 years of experience in the telecom business we started in 2006 as a provider of quality network material and consumables in Slovakia. Soon we saw ourselves designing the architecture of data center networks. One part of our business is designing client data center infrastructures. At present we can take any job in the telecommunication field, from designing network infrastructure to implementation and maintenance on the network of our international clients to reselling network equipment and complete data center solutions. If you are setting up a remote site in any of our international locations, we can offer "24/7 remote hands" assistance for Datacenter deployment.
A professional and experienced team of experts
TeleSol Group provides high-quality on-site technical support to a wide range of enterprises, including international network service providers, financial institutions, media service providers, cloud service providers and major IT equipment suppliers. TeleSol Group employs a team of technicians who provide data center support in all major Internet exchanges. Our team has a wide range of skills, from hardware troubleshooting to design configuration. Whether working as a team on a large-scale project or working independently, our technical staff can maintain the high level of professionalism that customers expect. TeleSol Group provides quality on-site technical support for Datacenter deployment to a wide range of businesses, including international network service providers, financial institutions, media service providers, cloud service providers, and major IT equipment vendors.
Telecom infrastructure for your company in Slovakia
If you want to quickly set up, expand or adjust/change your network, TeleSol Group is your reliable partner who can help you with this. TeleSol Group can adopt a project-based approach to organize and execute professional installations of various network components anywhere in the world, including your company in Slovakia. TeleSol Group can install any infrastructure equipment required for network deployment. We can assist you in making some small adjustments to the network, such as adding a small amount of equipment to the existing network and building the core network infrastructure in the new data center.
Discover our services
Attracted to challenges of innovation aiming improvement of ICT services for appropriate realization of business strategies. Our team is ready to support technical issues on a wide range of networks and equipment, including Datacenter deployment. We own the ability to anticipate fast in socially different composed and politically influenced environments. Looking for a specific solution for your company in Slovakia? Please contact us!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Scituate parishioners to continue fight against sale of church
SCITUATE – Two days after Cardinal Sean O'Malley asked parishioners to end their decade-long occupation at the closed St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church, parishioners have again vowed not to leave.
In a July 29 letter, Cardinal O'Malley urged parishioners to end their occupation and comply with the Apostolic Signatura's ruling that the Boston archdiocese may sell the building. The Apostolic Signatura is the Vatican's highest court.
"The archdiocese did not take any action to disrupt the vigil during the continuance of the canonical appeal process," Cardinal O'Malley wrote. "We participated in good faith, trusting that you were doing so as well. A refusal to accept the judgment of the church in this matter would be contrary to the purpose for which you sought recourse."
While the archdiocese has considered St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church a deconsecrated building since October 2004, parishioners have kept its doors open through a round-the-clock vigil that has gone uninterrupted for 3,575 days.
St. Frances was among dozens of Boston-area churches pegged for closure in 2004 as part of a reconfiguration plan designed to shrink the archdiocese's growing debt. Citing falling attendance, a priest shortage and financial problems, the archdiocese closed more than 60 churches. But some parishioners refused to leave their churches, saying the archdiocese was selling off lucrative parishes to pay for clergy sex-abuse settlements, something the church has denied.
On Sunday at the church, Peter Borre, an adviser to the Friends of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, said the church will issue a direct appeal to Pope Francis and ask the highest court to resolve what he called audit inconsistencies. An audit of the archdiocese's finances showed a surplus of $41 million in fiscal 2013, which is contrary to archdiocese statements justifying the selling of St. Frances, Borre said.
Terrence Donilon, a spokesman for the archdiocese, called Borre's assertion that the archdiocese has a surplus of $41 million "false and misleading." He said the account used to support the officially closed parish was actually down $5 million from the previous year at the time of the audit, and any surplus is held by the 288 parishes.
"While our overall financial situation has stabilized, I can assure the faithful we are not operating with a surplus and there are many major challenges remaining," he said. "Canon law does not allow us to take savings from these parishes and give it to the closed Scituate parish."
Donilon added that the archdiocese continues to seek a "peaceful and prayerful" resolution to the vigil.
Gathered with her fellow parishioners after Sunday Mass at St. Frances, Louise Nowlan said she and her husband Rick found a spiritual home when they started going to the church 14 years ago.
"It sounds corny, but it's true," Nowlan said. "These people are so dedicated."
"It's really amazing what's gone on here for the past 10 years," Rick Nowlan added.
Reach Jessica Trufant at email@example.com.


text:
Today in the news: Human heads found at airport
Hot video: Eighteen human heads found at O'Hare Airport
News to know
Two explosions at a university in the Syrian city of Aleppo have killed at least 80 people, the Associated Press reports. The explosion blew the wall off a dormitory and set several cars on fire. The anti-regime groups claim the government carried out an air strike against the campus, while the government-run media claims rebels fired rockets at it.
The university is in a government-controlled area of the city, which makes it unclear why government forces would attack it. However, pictures of the damage done by the blasts appears to have been caused by more powerful weapons than the rockets the Syrian rebels are believed to have acces to.
Because Syria severely restricts the access of foreign journalists, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the media to independently verify stories.
Quote of note
"There's no reason that they can't espouse safe, effective, appropriate gun usage. Why do they have to come out with something like this at a time when the nerves and emotions are so raw in Sandy Hook?" - Joel Faxon, member of the Newtown Police Commission, in response to the mobile video game "NRA: Practice Range." The game, in which players shoot a variety of guns at stationary practice targets, was released a month to the day after the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Conn.
GateHouse News Service


text:
LOS ANGELES — There are many delicious reasons to watch the returning "Downton Abbey" and an exasperating one to skip it: The cover's been blown on major plot twists. In what may be outsized revenge for the American Revolution — or payback for years of exporting lousy U.S. TV and fast food — the Brits are sharing "Downton Abbey" with us, but only after first airing each season. That wouldn't matter much in the drama's early 20th-century setting but we're not there, are we, PBS and U.K. network ITV? A little gimmick called the Internet makes it impossible to keep story developments from spreading like germ warfare. As with sports fans who must avoid all media and big-mouthed friends to keep game scores a surprise, "Downton Abbey" addicts are forced to shun rude news reports and blogs about what happens to character A, B or C (no spoilers here, promise). Heedlessly type in "Downton Abbey season three" online and you risk stumbling into the startling truth that … well, never mind. If you know, you have our sympathy. If you don't, live in blessed ignorance and careful isolation from Sunday's debut until the Feb. 17 season finale. "It is unfair that England gets to see 'Downton Abbey' before us because we beat them in a war" was the saucy comment posted on Twitter by producer Damon Lindelof of "Lost" fame. It's certainly a development galling enough to draw insults. But as Downton's courtly master, Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville), once rebuked a blunt-spoken visitor: Steady on, sir, the ladies have suffered quite enough of a shock! Rebecca Eaton, executive producer of PBS' "Masterpiece" showcase that's home to "Downton," contends it's premature to assess the impact here of the U.K. airing that wrapped Christmas Day. Will ratings be dented by dampened enthusiasm or piracy? "It will be difficult to say until it airs in this country," Eaton said, with the size of the audience providing a key measurement. The bar is high compared with last year, when "Downton Abbey" became the most-watched series ever for "Masterpiece" with more than 17 million viewers across seven episodes. With its swooning, buzz-worthy romances, the drama also fed social media and gave PBS a new veneer of cool. But what's to be done if the season endgame is stuck in your brain? As a famous Brit said in more dire circumstances, never surrender! Go along for the ride that the beautifully produced soap opera-cum-fairy tale offers, admiring how the devilishly clever Julian Fellowes, its creator and writer, foreshadows the events to come. As Downton's residents adjust to post-War War I England, "there are chills and spills involved in that for all the characters, some laughs and some tears," as Fellowes neatly summed it up. Knowing the destination doesn't mean you can't appreciate the scenery, including these highlights: o Newcomer Shirley MacLaine as an American visitor, talking smack with British in-law Violet (Maggie Smith), each wittily knocking the other's nation and values. MacLaine wears pasty, kabuki-like makeup as armor; Smith meets insults with world-weary eyes. o Michelle Dockery keeping it real as Lady Mary, who's surrendered to love with Matthew (Dan Stevens) while barely softening her sharp edges and steely devotion to family tradition. Bonus: The willowy actress was born to wear sleek 1920s dresses. o Fashion and its evolution, as Downton's upstairs ladies move from lovely but fussy wardrobes to sassier, clean-lined garb and (except for steadfast Mary) shorter hair, reflections of liberating changes that include the promise of universal suffrage for all British women. o Stevens as golden-boy Matthew, emerging intact from World War I and still conflicted about his future role as lord of the manor. A side game: See if Stevens, smart as he is, looks distracted by the novels he read on the set as a judge for Britain's Man Booker Prize. o Cultural, medical and other period tidbits, which are fascinating and a reminder that wise historians never would choose to live in a time before their own. In one instance, a character who may have cancer is told that test results will take up to two nerve-shattering months. o Fellows' charming faith in the tender side of revolutionaries, at least ones that mate with landed gentry. Irish chauffeur-turned-activist Tom Branson (Allen Leech), who previously turned moist-eyed over the murder of the Russian royal family, loses it again in season three over fiery political warfare. o A stately house, but fast-paced action. Fellowes said he took a cue from the American mash-up approach to storytelling perfected in shows like "ER" and "The West Wing," with stories big and small, sad and funny and "all sort of plotted up together." The look is period but the energy is "much more modern," as Fellowes put it. But modernity can be troublesome, proof being the Internet imperiling the drama's surprises for U.S. viewers. Whatever the outcome, Eaton said "Masterpiece" will tread carefully in making changes. ITV is the primary funder of "Downton Abbey" and has international premiere rights. While a September debut fits the U.K. TV marketplace, it would mean stiffer competition for "Downton" as U.S. networks launch their fall slates, Eaton said. "We want to make sure we don't do something with 'Downton' that will hurt it in the long run," she said — which, for now, extends to the drama's fourth season set to air on "Masterpiece," its co-producer with Carnival Films. As for the current run, Eaton, who's no spoilsport, had only this to say: "I think it's the best season yet." Online:
EDITOR'S NOTE — Lynn Elber is a national television columnist for The Associated Press. She can be reached at lelber(at)ap.org.


text:
If you're like most Americans, you're facing two big decisions right now: 1) what to get friends and family for the holidays, and 2) which political party to support in 2012.
I'm happy to report that Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Bull Moose Party is back to solve both of these problems.
Inspired by Let Teddy Win supporter Jayson Werth, who tried twice to interfere with the presidents race on Teddy's behalf before famously declaring "I must be the last remaining member of the Bull Moose party," we introduce an entire new Bull Moose Party section at LetTeddyWin.com.
Remarkably, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Progressive Party, founded by Teddy Roosevelt and nicknamed the "Bull Moose Party" after Roosevelt was shot in a failed assassination attempt and later declared "I'm fit as a bull moose!"
The party was formed by the popular former president to challenge his successor, fellow Republican William Howard Taft, whom he feared had drifted too far to the right.
Among other things, the Progressive platform of 1912 promoted social insurance, disclosure of campaign contributions, registration of lobbyists, and government regulation of the securities industry. Yes, some things haven't changed much in 100 years.
The Bull Moose Party 2012 section is filled with new designs and items promoting a simpler platform for 2012: "Let Teddy Win!"
New items at the shop include jewelry, christmas ornaments, clocks, laptop skins, iPad covers, water bottles, nightshirts, pajamas, baby items and much more including, of course, lots of t-shirts in all shapes and sizes.
It's been nearly two years since I last mentioned the store, so with over 150 new items, it seemed worth a post. As always, your purchases support this blog with a markup of a few dollars, sometimes less. I wish Cafepress prices were lower, but everything is backed by their no-questions-asked satisfaction guarantee.
A side note: It's gratifying to see our readers wearing Let Teddy Win! gear at Nationals Park. The movement is strong, but oddly, our t-shirts have started showing up in some strange places. Who is this guy? (Warning: misogynist video not suitable for children).
UPDATE: CafePress has a coupon code FB50 which can be used today for free shipping on orders of $50 or more.


text:
The January 2023 Issue is now available online here.
Archives of past issues here.
Complete cover archive here.
The December 2022 Issue individual articles are also now available for purchase in our store here.
January 2023 Issue Now Online
Everything related to STOCKS & COMMODITIES Magazine
Post Reply
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Post Reply
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Welcome to April 11, 2019 and to Fandango's One-Word Challenge (aka, FOWC). It's designed to fill the void after WordPress bailed on its daily one-word prompt.
I will be posting each day's word just after midnight Pacific Time (US).
Today's word is "sensible."
Write a post using that word. It can be prose, poetry, fiction, non-fiction. It can be any length. It can be just a picture or a drawing if you want. No holds barred, so to speak.
Once you are done, tag your post with #FOWC and create a pingback to this post if you are on WordPress. Or you can simply include a link to your post in the comments.
And be sure to read the posts of other bloggers who respond to this prompt. You will marvel at their creativity.


text:
Wine Talk: New Souverain maintains value legacy
It is one thing to have a thirst for fine wine, quite another to support the habit.
If money were no object, a top-notch Barolo or perhaps a grand cru Burgundy would do nicely as my house wine. That's not very realistic, however, because I, like most everyone else, have a limited budget for wine. Thus my never-ending search for value wines that deliver outstanding quality at a modest price.
Value is relative, of course. I was recently impressed with the 2010 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County cabernet sauvignon, which took a platinum award at the 2014 Winemaker Challenge International wine competition. At $27 retail, it compares favorably with cabs that cost twice as much. That's value in one sense, but even at a modest $27 it would be difficult to open a bottle every night.
For most of us, a great everyday wine shouldn't cost more than $15 a bottle. With that in mind, I was pleasantly surprised at a recent tasting of Souverain, which you may remember as Chateau Souverain.
"Chateau" was dropped from the name after the parent company sold the winery's beautiful digs in the Alexander Valley to Francis Ford Coppola. The wines are now produced at a production facility in Asti, not too far from the old chateau.
Souverain has been off the radar for several years, but is once again asserting itself with a new label and an effort to regain some of the visibility that was lost with the sale of the chateau and its attractive tasting room.
The old Chateau Souverain was renowned for value. The new Souverain is maintaining that legacy, largely due to the skill and dedication of winemaker Ed Killian, whose career spans both iterations of the winery.
I tasted six wines with Killian, four of them priced at $15 retail or less. The Winemaker's reserve chardonnay ($35) and cabernet sauvignon ($45) are superior Alexander Valley appellation wines that are competitive in their price range, but the four that carried the "North Coast" appellation — merlot, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc — were very solid wines that displayed exceptional quality for the price points.
Given that the suggested retail prices — $15 for the reds and $13 for the whites — are just that, suggestions, it stands to reason that clever wine consumers will find all four wines for even less if they shop around.
And remember this: The more you save, the more you will have left over in the budget to spring for that occasional Barolo or Burgundy.
Best Value
Wines are rated on a 100-point scale. Wines are chosen for review because they represent outstanding quality or value, and the scores are simply a measure of this reviewer's enthusiasm for the recommended wine.
Souverain 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast ($13) — This is a delicate, refined sauvignon that exhibits aromas of citrus and stone fruits with a soft, rounded texture on the palate. Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Sonoma County, Napa Valley and Lake County, hence the North Coast appellation. The style is graceful and easy, and the price is easy on the wallet. Rating: 89.
Souverain 2011 Chardonnay, North Coast ($13) — This lightly oaked Chardonnay is a gem at the price. Beautifully balanced and modest in alcohol (less than 14 percent ABV) it shows a hint of lemon oil on the nose, with aromas of baked apple and pear on the palate. Probably one of the most sophisticated California chardonnays you are likely to find at this price point. Rating: 88.
Souverain 2011 Merlot, North Coast ($15) — The cool growing season didn't seem to hold back this delicious value Merlot. It delivers layered red-fruit aromas with a hint of spice and a core of sweet fruit and supple tannins on the palate. Easy to drink now, and a steal at the price. Rating: 88.
Souverain 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast ($15) — Winemaker Ed Killian did an admirable job with what was a difficult challenge in the cool, wet 2011 vintage. Cabernet sauvignon ripens later than most other grape varieties and caught the autumn rains that bedeviled many vintners. The result for Souverain was a cabernet that's not the usual fruit bomb. Though lighter in body than in a normal year, this vintage yielded a solid wine that shows like young Bordeaux, with an herbal note that complements the wine's sweet red fruits and spice. Rating: 87.
Tasting Notes
Patz & Hall 2011 Pinot Noir, Chenoweth Ranch, Russian River Valley ($58) — The Chenoweth Ranch is often among the most powerful of the Patz & Hall Pinots, but in this cool, wet vintage it leans more toward elegance than richness. Lovely strawberry and raspberry aromas dominate on the nose, with the fruit profile going slightly darker on the palate. An earthy nuance adds complexity, and the wine is firmly structured, with a bit of grip on the back end. Rating: 93.
Dry Creek Vineyard 2010 The Mariner, Dry Creek Valley ($45) — This latest release of Dry Creek's red meritage, The Mariner, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Immediately accessible and appealing, it delivers a delicious core of red and black fruits, with sweet, supple tannins and a long spicy finish. It dazzles with flavor and elegance rather than heft and power. Rating: 92.
Black Kite 2011 Pinot Noir, Stony Terrace, Anderson Valley ($55) — This is one of the more delicate of the Black Kite Pinots, a result no doubt of the exceptionally cool growing season. Winemaker Jeff Gaffner has crafted a light-bodied wine that is full of flavor, which is no mean feat. On the nose the wine shows fragrant red fruits and hints of earthy forest floor, and it delivers the same on the palate. Good now, this vintage of Stony Terrace has a gentle bite on the finish that should smooth out over the next year or so in bottle. Rating: 91.
Thomas Fogarty 2012 Gewurztraminer, Monterey County ($19) — Producing a pleasing dry gewurztraminer is not as easy as it might seem. The tendency of the grape variety when fermented to dryness is to turn bitter, so dry gewurz is tricky. Thomas Fogarty manages to avoid that pitfall, and it's 2012 Gewurztraminer is a stunner, showing notes of spice, honeysuckle and rose petal, with excellence freshness and balance, and nary a hint of bitterness. Serve with spicy Asian cuisine or just sit back and enjoy as an aperitif. Rating: 91.
Calera 2013 Pinot Noir Vin Gris, Central Coast ($18) — All that's missing is a warm summer day and an umbrella. Calera's Vin Gris of pinot noir is a delightful, fresh, fruity rose of pinot that should be required sipping at grillside as we welcome the change of seasons. Notes of fresh strawberry on the nose deliver on the palate. Yummy stuff. Rating: 90.
Follow Robert on Twitter at @wineguru.


text:
Bronze VIP Member
* Unlimited Access 1500+ Exams
1 Month Access (One-Time Fee)
- Only PDF : $159
Now you have access to 1800+ real PDF tests with 100% correct answers verified by IT Certified Professionals. Pass your next exam guaranteed:Access to ALL our certification braindumps
Control your IT training process by customizing your practice certification questions and answers. The fastest and best way to train.Truly interactive practice
CertiPoll is a recognized leader in providing reliable online learning materials for IT certification exams, especially Splunk certification. Our Splunk training tools beat the competition with highly relevant content, updated information and, most importantly, actual Splunk questions accompanied with accurate answers. CertiPoll Splunk learning materials provide everything you need to achieve excellent score on your Splunk exams. This is why more and more customers worldwide choose CertiPoll.com for their Splunk exam preparation.


text:
Paintless Dent Repair in Scissors, TX
When you are in need of superior paintless dent repair (PDR) or hail damage repair services, our expert team will make your vehicle look new again.
Severe weather can do a significant amount of damage to your vehicle. Hail is a powerful element and it can leave dents or other damage to your car. And we all know the awful feeling of coming to the parking lot after leaving a store and realizing that there's a ding or scratch on your car that wasn't there before.
We offer fair estimates and will not make you pay for something that you do not need. Dent work can be done on just about any make and model, so there is no reason not to call.
Please fill out the contact form below, or give us a call at 888-946-HAIL(4245) to make an appointment today!
You can also drop your vehicle off for hail damage repair using the paintless dent removal (PDR) process at the following locations:
2701 South 14th Street or 2542 North 1st, in Abilene.
The Scissors, TX area has had 0 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 0 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Scissors, TX on 12 occasions.


text:
Your cart is empty
Discontinued christening gowns on special offer here
White christening gown from Oli Prik with short sleeves and double layered thin cotton lining. Fine hand embroidery on the chest piece and skirt.
Our christening wear have Nordic sizes, so our dresses are typically a bit large. We recommend that you rather choose the smaller size if in doubt.Read more
Shipping cost is € 15 to all destinationsAll our products are on stock and your package will be shipped from Denmark with PostNord up to 3 business days after your order.The shipping time is approx. 5-9 business days within Europe and approx. 9-15 business days to the rest of the World.
We hope you will love everything that you order from us, but don't worry if something isn't quite right, you have 30 days to return, or to exchange the same item for a different color, size, etc (as long as it is the same price or lower).Read more
Only 45 pieces in stock!


text:
Hosted By
Nick Brunner
Cutting edge bands local, national and worldwide. Whether you're looking to start your record collection or touch up the fringes, Nick Brunner leads you through two hours of Modern Music Discovery.
Saturday, 3p - 5p & 8p - 10pon News Station
March 18, 2023
June 3, 2023
May 20, 2023
Support for Hey, Listen! comes, in part, from


text:
Today in the News: Famed chef Charlie Trotter dies at 54
Staff Writer
Journal Star
Hot video: Charlie Trotter remembered as 'Michael Jackson of cuisine'
Founding chef of Tru Gale Gand tells her reaction to Trotter's death and what he was like as a person and professional.
News to know
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told CNN that Mitt Romney called him to apologize after details about Romney's vice presidential vetting process were leaked. Christie said the leaks were "a complete violation" but that Romney was embarrassed and upset about the leak.
Quote of note
"Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine. But ... do I? Am I an addict? No." - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, talking to the media today after he admitted long-held rumors that he did crack.
More Content Now


text:
SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL: Never take a medication without first consulting and getting permission from your MD.
Medicina Mexico knows that keeping your customers happy, secure and safe is more important than making money and will always result in repeat customers.
By checking your online account, you will see your current and prior orders including your Order Number and
any and all payments received.
Because our staff is so busy processing orders from all over the world 24/7, we were forced to make some tough decisions.
We are no longer taking phone calls, nor are we updating or adding shipping information into our web servers.
We do answer all emails within 5 hours and that will never stop.
All order are shipped within 48 hours of receipt of funds unless we are out of stock on a medicine and in those cases, we are now
informing our customers of orders by email. Please do not send an email asking if your order has shipped
or requesting a tracking number. as we are too busy packaging and shipping new orders. In short, we will
not answer you unless your order is late by 30 days.
If we took the time to look up this information for all our customers, then nothing would be shipped on time.
Please NOTE: Funds received without an order number are placed into our SUSPENSE ACCOUNT until we can determine the correct owner and order number. To avoid this, please always send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com along with your order number and the fact that you made a payment.
The UNITED STATES and some other countries require a prescription on all medication sold from Mexico. They further require documentation in
English and an invoice of all medicines sold for customs. For these countries,
Medicina Mexico is now delivering your medicines to Dr. Isaac Reyes, MD (Ced. Federal 644884) (Ced. Estatal 1537-02/05)
along with the required documentation including documentation on each medication sold in English is from Wolters Kluwer.
Dr. Reyes upon receipt of your medication will issue a prescription and provide for shipping pursuant to your order.
If for any reason, Dr. Reyes fails to issue a prescription for a specific medication, then you will receive a refund or credit.
Medicina Mexico is required under Mexican law to retain the original prescription issued by Dr. Reyes.
Licensed pharmacies in Mexico are only allowed to sell medications, either brands or generics, from an approved pharmaceutical which has passed testing and has subsequently been authorized by the Mexican Government.
If you look on the left-hand side of any of our web pages at (About US) you will see our licenses, permits and our Regulatory Body.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Our email address is: email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
Perludil is an injectable contraceptive that is administered intramuscularly once a month. It consists of two main assets: a progestin (acetophenide algestone) and an estrogen (estradiol enanthate).
The main mode of action is in the contraceptive progestogen agent, which produces a anovulatory effect by inhibiting the secretion of pituitary gonadotropins. Estrogen ensures cyclic endometrial development and predictable bleeding patterns are generally similar to those that occur naturally in menstruation.
PRECAUTIONS: Before treatment and every year for this, it is recommended to perform the medical examination of the drug users, including complete gynecological Pap.
Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular side effects. The total risk increases with patient age, especially after age 35. It is highly recommended that women who start a hormonal contraceptive therapy of any kind to refrain from smoking.
Perlutal ® has a transient inhibitory effect on ovulation, which does not lead to sterility. However, this must be taken into account, as is the case with other hormonal contraceptives. The Natural ovarian cycle can be interrupted two or three months after stopping treatment.
In the following cases, the theoretical or proven risks generally outweigh the benefits of using Perlutal ® (in these cases the use of the drug requires careful clinical judgment, taking into account the severity of the condition and the availability, feasibility and acceptability of alternative contraceptive methods and careful monitoring):
• Smoking regulars (> 20 cigarettes / day), age> 35.
• Breastfeeding (6 weeks-6 months postpartum).
• <21 days postpartum (non-lactating).
• History of breast cancer.
• Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
• History of hypertension or blood pressure 160-180/100-110.
• Hyperlipidemias known.
• Use of certain antibiotics or anticonvulsants (see Drug Interactions and other gender).
• Liver tumors (benign).
use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. No use if suspected pregnancy. The combined administration of injectable contraceptives during lactation can cause reduction quantitative composition of breast milk. Regarding postpartum, blood coagulation and fibrinolysis are essentially normalized after 3 weeks of this, PERLUDIL ® can be used normally, so you should stop feeding the child from the womb.
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Especially at the start of treatment is likely that some women warn changes in menstrual bleeding patterns (shortening cycle, spotting or bleeding-do irregular, transient amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting , headache, fluid retention and electrolyte changes in transient and subclinical hepatic excretion tests, weight gain and changes in libido).
As with any other estrogen and prostágeno, the following adverse reactions have been reported rarely with PERLUDIL ®: dizziness, nervousness, depression, hot flashes, acne or skin reactions such as itching, hearing and visual disturbances.
PRESENTATION: Box with a vial with 1 ml. Box prefilled syringe with 1 1 ml sterile needle.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store at room temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.
ï'· Drug Name: perludil
comparable to: Perlutal
ï'· Active ingredients: algestone / estradiol
ï'· concentration: 150mg/10mg
ï'· presentation: Injectable Solution
ï'· box: 1 vial with 1 ml
ï'· Laboratory: Collins
ï'· Made in: Mexico


text:
Animal advocates debate pet limitation
Following the surrender of 59 cats from a home in Ionia, some animal advocates are debating the need for ordinances that place limitations on the number of pets people can have in a residence.
Pet number limitations are not addressed in the Ionia County Control Ordinance, but general regulations state, "every person who owns or who has charge, care of custody of an animal shall ensure that such an animal is provided with sufficient food and water, and sanitary living conditions to ensure the animal is healthy."
Ionia County Commissioner Jim Banks said he is unsure if the county has the authority to pass a county-wide limitation. He said he believes it would be up to the cities, villages and townships to establish such a regulation.
The city of Belding, in fact, has an ordinance limiting the number of pets in a home to two dogs and two cats.
In section 10-8 in the city code, "it shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor at any time more than two cats and two dogs, per residential or dwelling unit in the city." It does not apply to kennels or catteries in lawful operation.
In the city of Portland, an ordinance established in 1972 put no limits on cats but a person with more than two dogs must have a kennel license, according to Portland City Manager Thomas Dempsey. He said there are typically no complaints from citizens about animals.
Ionia County Animal Shelter Manager Robin Anderson said she would be in support of a county-wide or city ordinance, but also understands it is not simply black and white.
"I don't have a (limit) number as long as they can financially afford it," said Anderson.
She added "to afford" would mean the owner is responsible for medical issues, spaying or neutering, making sure the animal had a clean habitat and plenty of food and water.
Anderson said she would rather see a spay and neuter ordinance so pet populations would be better controlled, but there would be a need for another animal control staff member to enforce it. She said she knows the need is great not only because of the residence with 59 cats, but because she is aware of other homes harboring a large number of cats in the county.
Safe Haven Humane Society Treasurer Mary Ellen Snyder, however, said she opposes such an ordinance.
"I don't feel that having the city limit the number of pets people can have is the answer to these hoarder situations. I think if people can adequately care for their pets, it doesn't matter how many they have," said Snyder.
She added she believes pet situations become a problem when owners do not have them spayed or neutered.
"Requiring all pets in the home to be spayed or neutered would obviously reduce these occurrences. I hate to see more rules put into place regarding peoples' private lives, but at least then if a complaint was made to public safety, someone could stop by the home and check to see that all the pets were altered (by checking paperwork)," Snyder said.
DJ Freeman of Lyons not only owns five dogs, but also runs Grand River Rover Rescue and Lakeside Pet Kennels in Ionia County. She said she believes there is an animal hoarding problem in Ionia County which needs to be curbed.
"You have to have some kind of regulation on it," said Freeman about animal control.
She said she would be in favor of an ordinance that limits the number of pets, but with reasonable regulations. She said she believes up to six dogs and 10 cats would be acceptable as long as the residence or area where the pets are kept is following proper avenues of care. If it is not, an inspection may be needed, she added.
Another option, Freeman said, would be to charge for license fees for people reaching above the number limit, which would not only give the county the right to inspections, but would also have the potential for the country to make additional funds.
In concern to spaying and neutering, she said she believes it is a related problem to hoarding, and suggests a fee for pet owners who do not have the animal fixed. Licensed breeders would be an exception, she added, but the number of animals roaming the streets would decrease.
She said she believes people who begin taking animals in have the right intention, but many times situations become messy when they do not stop.
"People aren't always subjective enough to make that decision," Freeman said. "Their head is not in the right place."
She said the hardest lesson to learn for people who take in animals is how to say "no" and realize they cannot save every animal.
"You have to know your capabilities and your limitations," Freeman added.
The Ionia County Animal Shelter can be reached at 616-527-9040, Safe Haven Humane Society can be reached at 616-522-1611 and Lakeside Pet Kennels can be found by visiting www.lakesidepetkennels.com.
Follow Karin Armbruster on Twitter @ISSKarin


text:
Arabic-English Animal Book
Zeki Learning$50
Made Trade Verified
Product details
• For children ages 2+
• Cotton blend fabric, felt, and cotton lining
• Book measures 5" x 5"
• Suitable for independent, group, or guided play
• Handcrafted in Palestine
The Arabic-English Animal Book is an engaging educational tool for at home or on the go. Children learn to distinguish two languages (English and Arabic) in relation to specific animal images, developing their skills in letter recognition and in matching symbols and sounds.
Have a question about a product? Need help with sizing, fit, or customizing a product? Ask us anything and our Customer Support team will be happy to assist you!
Hassle-free returns for U.S. orders
Exchanges and returns for store credit are free for your first request on all eligible items. Returns for a refund are subject to a $7.95 fee for return shipping and handling. Final sale items* are not eligible for return. Please initiate your return/exchange within 30 days of order fulfillment. All returns and exchanges must be unworn, unwashed, unused, and in original condition with tags to be eligible for return. Refunds or exchanges will not be processed for returned items that have been used or show signs of visible wear.
Final sale items
Furniture, lighting, oversized items (hampers and all rugs except bath mats), gift cards, all underwear bottoms, bodysuits, sale items noted as final sale, and orders outside the United States shipped through our shipping partner, Stackry, are all final sale. In some cases, products may have special notes indicating they are final sale as well.


text:
Market Basket slashes hours for part-timers
RAYNHAM — About 350 part-time workers at Raynham's Market Basket found out they haven't lost their jobs, they just won't be working or getting paid.
While Market Basket's new CEO Felicia Thornton released a statement instructing store management to tell their workers they are still employees, Raynham store manager Steve Distasio said he has been told to slash part-time hours.
"Felicia Thornton sent out an email that because of drop in business, we as managers had to adjust schedules," Distasio said. "Thus pretty much giving no part-timers hours next week."
Distasio said he has reached out to the state attorney general's office and the Department of Labor Relations about unemployment filings.
"(We) have about 350 part-timers and if the board of directors doesn't vote (Friday) to fix this then next week there will be no hours for the part-timers," Distasio said via text message. "We are told we must make production with new business numbers, but it is (a) Catch-22. There is no product to fill (the) store thus no customers and volume. We are not able to schedule hardly any hours for our employees."
Distasio estimates the Raynham store, and most other Market Basket stores, are pulling in less than 10 percent of their usual revenue due to the protests and shear lack of product on the shelves.
Attorney General Martha Coakley opened a hotline for employees "due to the evolving circumstances and with a significant uptick in calls from Market Basket employees over the past 24 hours."
The hotline, staffed by the AG's Fair Labor Division, can be reached by calling 617-963-2400.
"All store directors are to let their associates know that they are not laid off," Thornton said in a statement. "All store directors as part of their normal responsibilities are able to and often do reduce hours but they need to make clear when doing so that the individuals are still employees."
Coakley's office received more than 100 calls in a 24-hour period from Wednesday to Thursday. A press release from her office said more calls were expected.
Last week, Coakley and New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster co-signed a letter to Market Basket leadership "reminding them of the laws surrounding worker terminations."
"Market Basket is a major employer in Massachusetts, and we remain hopeful that the parties will come together to reach a positive resolution and restore the vibrancy of the business," Coakley said. "With the rapidly evolving circumstances, we have established this hotline to answer questions directly from workers and make sure their rights are being protected."
The Facebook group operating as "Save Market Basket" posted a message titled "Not Laid Off, but Not Scheduled" Thursday afternoon:
"F&G have issued a statement which informs the public that they have directed stores to inform workers that they are not laid off. They also have required store directors to schedule people according to their current store volume. So in essence they want to hold our part time associates hostage."
The administrators of the "Save Market Basket" page also posted their message on their We Are Market Basket website, www.wearemarketbasket.com.
"They want to let them know that they are not able to be scheduled for work next week but they also will not be laid off where they then could collect unemployment … Their directive is shameful," the statement concludes.
Market Basket employees are not unionized. In fact, the protest movement's inspiration, ousted CEO Artie T. Demoulas, has not been a supporter of organized labor in the past.
Despite the workers' at-will employment, The United Food and Commercial Workers union posted a message to Market Basket employees.
"Are you worried about the future of Market Basket? Do you want to make sure your benefits are protected? Have you had your hours cut? Are you worried about getting your next paycheck? You have rights at work, and we can help you stand up to make Market Basket the best workplace it can be."
The UFCW is the nation's largest union of grocery store workers, and says it "is standing with Market Basket employees."
They urged employees who have been "illegally targeted" to contact UFCW Local 1445, and have offered to "help file charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)."
Elaine Russo, a Raynham bus driver, volunteered her time to transport local employees to the first big protest rally.
Her daughter works part-time at Market Basket and called her mother in tears Thursday morning.
"They're scared they'll wind up losing their jobs," Russo said. "They're very proud of themselves for standing up for their beliefs. I've never seen such unity. For this group of people to take this sort of stand, that really says something about the unity of the American people."
Russo's daughter's name has been withheld at her mother's request.
"They have no job security," Russo said. "These days and times, you need job security. They're all employees at-will. In today's economy you need job protection. Times are so tough economically that it's just unbelievable the way these guys have come together without a union. It says something for this Artie T. This character is just so phenomenal."
The AG's office is responsible for protecting the rights of workers under chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws (the "Massachusetts Wage and Hour Law"). Those laws include the following requirements:
• Any Massachusetts worker whose employment is terminated must be paid all wages that are due on the final day of employment, no matter when it falls in the pay period;
• Wages include compensation for hours worked, tips, earned vacation pay, holiday pay, and determined and due commissions; and
• No employee shall be penalized by an employer because he or she has made a complaint or otherwise sought to enforce rights under the wage and hour laws.
Workers who believe any of the above legal requirements have been violated should file a formal complaint with the AG's Fair Labor Division. Workers can call the dedicated hotline at 617-963-2400, or fill out the appropriate complaint form here.
SOURCE: Attorney General Martha Coakley


text:
Today in the News: Supreme Court to tackle 'Obamacare' provision
News to know
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the portion of "Obamacare" that says for-profit companies must provide government-approved forms of contraception. The challenge was brought by Hobby Lobby, a Christian-owned company that says the contraception is akin to abortion.
Quote of note
"I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security." - Pope Francis, speaking today in an address that calls for big changes in the Roman Catholic Church.
Hot video: Raiders fan saves a life
Donnie Navidad, 61, was leaving the Oakland Raiders game Sunday when he saw people looking up at a young woman with her legs dangling over the edge of the third deck. He quickly assessed that she was going to jump and went into action to break her fall. He told his story Nov. 25 and was visited by former Raider Willie Brown.
More Content Now


text:
Watch Command Log Reporting Period:
6 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 – 6 a.m. Sunday, December 8, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY — Each day Salt Lake City Police Department receives hundreds of calls for service, not all of which result in a report or arrest. Compiled by Watch Commanders in the field, the Watch Log is a summary of events they felt stood out in the last 24-hour period. Items contained herein are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency. To see a list of completed calls for service in the last 48 hours, please visit slcpd.com/policecallsforservice.
No significant events on any shift.


text:
St. Baldrick's Foundation Grants $455,582 to CHOP
Published on in CHOP News
Skip to content
Published on in CHOP News
October 31, 2011 — The Cancer Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce two new grants totaling $455,582 from The St. Baldrick's Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research.
Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. With only 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick's Foundation grant funds are critical to continue the battle against this devastating disease.
The two grant awardees are Vandana Batra, MD, who received a $205,582 Fellow award, and Jill Ginsberg, MD, who will lead a study funded by a $250,000 Consortium Research Grant.
Dr. Batra is one of 13 new St. Baldrick's Fellows in 2011. Her research will concentrate on developing a more effective treatment for neuroblastoma, a tumor of the developing nervous system that accounts for 10 percent of deaths from childhood cancer. She is researching a novel form of radiotherapy — a method of delivering precise doses of a radioactive chemical that selectively kills tumor cells. In particular, she is investigating a chemical called 211At-MABG, which emits radioactive alpha particles. These high-energy particles are expected to be even more effective in killing neuroblastoma cells, while minimizing damage to healthy cells, when compared to an existing radiotherapy, called 131I-MIBG, which delivers beta particles to treat cancer.
"My goal is to demonstrate that targeted therapy with 211At-MABG has markedly superior efficacy in destroying tumor cells in preclinical models, so that we'll have evidence to support using 211At-MABG in clinical trials in children with neuroblastoma," said Dr. Vandana Batra, pediatric hematology/oncology fellow at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Consortium Research Grant will support the Testicular Cryopreservation Consortium (TCC). This collaborative group of scientists addresses the fact that young boys who receive life-saving cancer treatments before they reach puberty may have an extremely high risk of infertility as adults. Four years ago, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia became the first hospital to offer patients and families the option of preserving the boys' immature testicular tissue for possible future use in rescuing their fertility. The new grant will allow this experimental program in fertility preservation to expand to other pediatric hospitals, increasing the amount of tissue available for progress in research.
"We are grateful to the St. Baldrick's Foundation for enabling us to expand our program into a model for other children's hospitals," said Jill P. Ginsberg MD, a pediatric oncologist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the grant's principal investigator. "Based on previous studies and our own research showing that families appreciated having this option available for their sons, our hope is that advances in laboratory science and medicine will make it possible for these boys to achieve fertility when they are ready to begin a family."
These grants are part of more than $19.6 million in new grants awarded by the St. Baldrick's Foundation, bringing the total to more than $21 million awarded for the fiscal year. All funding applications were peer-reviewed by leading pediatric cancer researchers who volunteer their time and expertise and make funding recommendations to the St. Baldrick's Foundation's board of directors. The Foundation's next round of grants will be announced in November.
In 2011, more than 10 St. Baldrick's events were held in Philadelphia, where more than 300 volunteers shaved their heads to help Conquer Kids' Cancer!
St. Baldrick's signature head-shaving events are the fastest growing, volunteer-driven fundraising opportunity benefitting childhood cancer research. In 2011, the Foundation's volunteers and supporters have led the way to raising a record-breaking $27.4 million by organizing more than 1,000 St. Baldrick's events and shaving more than 44,000 heads to stand in solidarity with kids with cancer.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has one of the largest pediatric cancer programs in the United States. Its large basic and clinical research programs are particularly strong in pediatric neuro-oncology, neuroblastoma, leukemia and lymphoma, and sarcomas. Of all pediatric institutions, Children's Hospital enrolls the most patients in national clinical trials, working in close collaboration with national organizations such as the Children's Oncology Group. Physicians at Children's Hospital have had pioneering roles in developing international standards for diagnosing and treating neuroblastoma, and in developing programs for survivors of childhood cancer.


text:
Movie review: 'Star Trek Into Darkness'
Despite its grim title, this sequel to J.J. Abrams' really, really good, but not quite great reboot of the "Star Trek" franchise is going to be an absolute joyride for a lot of viewers. The writing has been knocked up a few notches; though Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) still remain at the film's center, the rest of the crew has been given more to do this time; and most important, "Into Darkness" is truly a valentine to "Star Trek" fans, especially those who have been into it since the original TV show. The film is filled with little shout-outs to us. A couple of times the script just walks up and says hello to hardcore fans of the show and, to a lesser degree, the first films. Newcomers to the "Star Trek" universe won't realize what's going on, while certain references will give big smiles to those in the know.
The story takes place in 2259. No, that's not a star date, it's the year. Some of it happens in San Francisco, some in London, some out in space, the final frontier. Spock is and always will be a stick-to-the-rules guy. Kirk is a freewheeling leader who does what needs to be done to get things done. Someone utters the words "acting Captain Sulu."
Actually, there's so much going on in this movie, I'm going to let loose with four lines of dialogue, totally out of context.
"We're defenseless, sir!"
"Beam me out!"
"What are you doing with that Tribble?" (I told you there were references.)
"Dammit, I'm a doctor, not a ..." (Fill in the blank.)
"Star Trek Into Darkness" starts the way great action movies should start, with a lot of action. Kirk and Bones are literally on the run, Spock – in a cool copper colored suit – is busy putting his life on the line. Interplanetary rules are broken, souls are bared, fast banter is volleyed, and attitudes are very much on display, as are relationships. The romantic one between Spock and Uhura has become serious; swinging single Kirk is revealed to have a thing for alien females – yes, that's plural (you can tell they're aliens because they have tails!).
"Star Trek" has always been famous for making its stories the most important piece of the puzzle. There's no exception here, and "Into Darkness' " story really kicks into gear with the introduction of the villainous John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch, British TV's current Sherlock Holmes). Initially we don't know much about this guy except that he's responsible for what would generally be termed a terrorist attack on a major city, and that he is, according to the folks in Star Fleet, "one of our own."
There are spectacular visuals to match the wild action, and there are moments of quiet, serious talk that nicely complement perfect segments of comic relief. Best of all, the writers have learned an important lesson from 2009's "Star Trek." This time they've made sure to stay away from anything resembling the time-space continuum business of that film that had even some of the most diehard fans wondering what the heck was going on.
Ed Symkus covers movies for More Content Now.
Written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof; directed by J.J. Abrams
With Chris Pike, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Benedict Cumberbatch
Rated PG-13


text:
By Bob Frantz
The News-Herald
Thank you, Mrs. Welker.
For years, many of us have wanted to say some of the very same things you said after the game on Sunday, by way of your Facebook status update. Your comments were spot on, and you should be commended for them.
For those unaware of Anna Burns Welker's now infamous Facebook commentary, all this supportive wife of her defeated husband did was to remind everyone of exactly who Ray Lewis really is while the CBS broadcast crew fawned over the Ravens' linebacker.
Certainly her comments came in the frustration of the moment, because her husband, Wes, and his Patriots lost the AFC championship game, and she stated as much through her subsequently issued apology.
But for some of us, it was gratifying to see someone else, especially someone reaching a much larger audience, expressing the same feelings we have felt.
"Proud of my husband and the Pats," Mrs. Welker typed, innocently enough. "By the way, if anyone is bored, please go to Ray Lewis' Wikipedia page. 6 kids, 4 wives. Acquitted for murder. Paid a family off. Yay. What a hall of fame player! A true role model!"
If she had been a player, and her words a play, the cameramen would have replayed that hit over and over again, as she pancake-blocked Lewis at the line of scrimmage and stomped on his chest on her way by.
And it was beautiful.
For years, fans have watched Ray Lewis dance, prance, scream, and self-promote before every game and after every victory, pushing his teammates on the side.
It's a self-glorification ritual that has been the hallmark of his Hall of Fame career.
And through the years, we've watched the national media, along with millions of fans, embrace this guy as the emotional, spiritual, and inspirational leader of his team. He's been praised for his motivational skills, adored for his ability to connect with his peers, and obviously, universally lauded for his incredible ability on the football field.
And for those of us who still remember the names of Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar, we've been disgusted by every complimentary word that has come his way.
For most of us, our expressions of disdain for Lewis have fallen on deaf ears. Most people don't want to hear about what happened in the past, choosing to fixate on his remarkable play in the present. They talk about his loyalty, as he has stayed with the Ravens for his entire career, potentially spurning greater riches elsewhere. They talk about his charitable work, and they underscore that he hasn't had any brushes with the law since that fateful early morning of January 31, 2000.
As if he were a factory, proudly displaying a workplace safety sign declaring "13 Years Without A Double-Murder Charge."
Quite an accomplishment.
And then there are those who defend the accolades thrown Lewis' way, shouting that everyone deserves a second chance, especially after one has paid his debt to society. The problem with that argument? He never paid his debt for anything. Perhaps we should consider what debt was truly owed before we declare a balanced ledger.
Ray-Ray's debt was incurred at a Super Bowl party on that fateful night in 2000, when he and eight members of his posse engaged in a fight outside of Atlanta nightclub with the two victims — a fight that left the outnumbered men bleeding to death in the street, victims of stab wounds.
Lewis and his gang reportedly poured into their rented limousine, covered in blood. Lewis himself was wearing a blood-stained white suit that night, yet when the limo reached its destination, the suit was nowhere to be found. In fact, to this day it has never been found.
In the subsequent days, Lewis and two members of his crew were charged in the double-murder. Prosecutors eventually gave the NFL star a plea deal in exchange for testifying against the others.
Lewis pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for, according to the limo driver, trying to orchestrate a cover-up inside the fleeing vehicle. With the victims' blood splattered all over them, Lewis made sure that none of them would turn on one another.
With his freedom and multi-million dollar career on the line, however, Mr. Loyalty cut his deal and testified — ineffectively — against his friends. Both men were acquitted after short deliberation, leaving all to wonder exactly how forthcoming Lewis was when testifying.
No one is actually calling Lewis a murderer anymore, but it can be said with certainty that he, at a minimum, helped two of his friends get away with the murders. Two of the men in Lewis' rented limousines stabbed two other men to death, and everyone in that limo knew which ones. Since prosecutors and jurors could never be sure which two, thanks to the oath of silence Lewis reportedly made them all swear, the case remains unsolved.
Thirteen years later, no one else has been charged with the murders, because prosecutors already know who the killers are. Or at least from what group they came.
So as the media continues its two week-long celebratory goodbye hug, as Lewis prepares for the final game of his illustrious career, I want to thank Mrs. Wes Welker for reminding us of exactly who is being honored.
Ray Lewis does not deserve our honor.
He does not deserve our respect.
If we must applaud him for being a great player, so be it. But I refuse to honor the man who either murdered two human beings, or made it possible for two murderers to go free.
Mrs. Welker, I will be happy to join you as a 49ers fan for a day.
And I'm sure the Baker and Lollar families will be right there with us.


text:
The Return of Gladys Kravitz
October 23, 2012
The New Yorker has a story this week about the Right's efforts to systematically disenfranchise likely Democratic voters through "voter fraud" legislation, even though the type of fraud being targeted is virtually non-existent.
One African American woman, Teresa Sharp, went to Ohio's Hamilton County Board of Elections to contest a specious challenge to her family's eligibility to vote:
Sharp told me, "It was like a kangaroo court. There were, like, ninety-four people being challenged, and my family and I were the only ones contesting it! I looked around. The board members and the stenographer, they were all white people. The lady bringing these challenges, she was white, and reminded me of Gladys Kravitz"— the nosy neighbor on the sitcom Bewitched.
Jane Mayer is a very good reporter – she's the one who outed 24 showrunner Joel Surnow as a torturephilic wingnut – but I feel like she missed a crucial follow-up question in this story.
The question, of course, being: which Gladys Kravitz? Alice Pearce, or Sandra Gould?
Sex and Violence
July 9, 2009
I have always intended to write in this space about new TV shows as well as old ones. Since my blog debuted, though, the networks (and even the cable channels) have stymied that plan by offering up two of the most uninspired television seasons in history. But my friend Stuart Galbraith's recent review of the most recent season of 24 (the only one I haven't yet seen), plus my own sideswipe at neo-con 24 writer-producer Manny Coto, have gotten me thinking about that series again. So perhaps that's a place to start.
Two years ago Jane Mayer's New Yorker article cast a baleful eye upon the popular Fox action serial in which shady government operative Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) plows a lethal, annual real-time path through an array of terrorists bent on blowing up America. (So far we have glimpsed only 168 hours of Bauer's life, during which he has saved the world seven times – an impressive average.) For anyone who has qualms about the moral implications of 24, it's cathartic to see Mayer expose the show's co-creator, Joel Surnow, as a cigar-smoking, Rush Limbaugh's ass-kissing, John Milius-wannabe buffoon. Memo to Mr. Surnow: John Milius wouldn't be caught dead sporting a soul patch.
But Mayer is a political, not an entertainment, reporter. The revelation of Surnow's politics (and those of fellow 24 writer/producer Manny Coto) is her main "gotcha," but the more substantial point Mayer makes is that the storytelling of 24 relies heavily upon torture and the trampling of civil rights. That was hardly news to regular 24 viewers, but Mayer's evidence that military and law enforcement recruits have begun to see the show as justification for brutality in their work gave many pause. Just as the mafiosi of past generations copied their style from James Cagney or The Godfather, today's real-life spooks may be aping Jack Bauer's moves.
As a television historian, I'm intrigued by one idea which remains implicit in Mayer's reporting. I suspect that 24's torture fetish is more practical than ideological. This is borne out by the amusing quotes from actor Kiefer Sutherland and producer Howard Gordon, who tie themselves in knots trying to reconcile their own liberal or moderate opinions with the series' hawkish reputation.
In 24, torture operates primarily as an expository device. Mayer, and the experts she quotes, point out that violent coercion always works on 24. It always provides reliable intelligence, always averts deadly disasters in time. Joel Surnow would be happy to have you accept this aspect of his show as an aesthetic affirmation of Bush's torture policies. But I believe the real reason for all the torture in 24 is simply that it's the only way to move the story from point A to point B. 24 functions as a succession of suspenseful set pieces, and in order to activate the next one, some new bit of exposition must be gleaned at the end of the previous arc. There are interrogation methods other than torture – many of them mentioned by Mayer – but all of them take longer than a real-time drama can afford. Ergo, lots and lots of busted kneecaps and electroshock. 24's failures of compassion are secondary to its failures of imagination.
It's easy for op-ed writers to opine about the supposed politics of a television show when it happens to intersect with the zeitgeist. But most of the time, television's politics are just opportunistic. Only a tiny handful of American series (The Defenders, M*A*S*H, The West Wing) have actually expressed a coherent political point of view, and I can't think of any that you could call radical (either to the right or the left). Law and Order is my favorite example: it's often perceived as a right-leaning show, and in general its focus on cops and prosecutors leads to a knee-jerk pro-law and order stance. But Dick Wolf has always shifted shrewdly with the political breeze – installing liberal district attorneys for the Clinton and Obama eras, a conservative one for the Bush years – and Law and Order nurses a streak of Dickensian, populist contempt for the wealthy and powerful that muddies its ideology. Wherever the story goes, the politics follow.
What I enjoy about 24 are the tangential elements: the taut direction; the drab, sun-battered San Fernando Valley locations; and Sutherland's sweaty, tamped-down portrayal Jack Bauer, a welcome relief from the Schwarzenegger/Willis model of over-the-top movie action hero. But I suspect that most fans get pulled into the show by the storylines that I find silly and repetitive.
Mayer laid out how 24's overuse of race-against-time threats that rarely, if ever, occur in real life represent a straw-man argument for the efficacy of torture. Her argument complements a point articulated in Adam Curtis's 2004 BBC documentary The Power of Nightmares, which can also be taken as an extended rebuke to 24. Curtis makes a persuasive case that the idea of an organized global network of terrorism is a fiction maintained by fear-mongering politicians in order to command the allegiance of the public. People who believe the lies cling to hawks like Bush and Cheney in order to feel safe, and I think that's why 24 has found an audience, too. Across its seven cycles, 24 exhibits a horrorshow of worst-case scenarios with unconcealed glee: political assassinations, dirty bombs, missing nukes, flesh-eating bioterror microbes on the rampage in downtown L.A. Emotionally, 24 scores by eliciting a vicarious, tenuous sense of relief that looming real-world threats to our personal safety may come to pass tomorrow, but did not do so today. What eludes me is why such a masochistic ritual appeals to so many people.
Meanwhile, I've been watching Swingtown, the show about wife-swapping during the Bicentennial summer that was already a lame duck when it aired last year. Swingtown was a curious venture for CBS, not just because the network hasn't successfully nurtured a serious drama in nearly a decade, but also because it covers such familiar territory. What is there about suburban banality that hasn't already been sliced and microscoped on Weeds or Desperate Housewives or Big Love or Mad Men or The Riches?
Not much, it turns out. Swingtown has a solid B+ pedigree; it was created by writer Mike Kelley (ex-The O.C.) and executive produced by director Alan Poul (ex-Six Feet Under). But Swingtown borrows a great deal from Ang Lee and James Schamus's The Ice Storm, albeit ten years later and fatally watered down for prime-time. Kelley's creation, set in a Chicago commuter town, has a cul-de-sac full of stereotypes: prudish Stepford wife best friend; coke-whore single mom; precocious teen with a crush on her teacher. But so far (I'm around the half-way point) there has been no single iconic image with the resonance of Christina Ricci's teen nymphette in a Nixon mask.
There are two good reasons to watch Swingtown: its leading ladies. (There are men in Swingtown too, but I've already forgotten them.) Since I first noticed her on Boomtown, Lana Parrilla has passed through several series (including 24) without leaving much of an impression. Here she finally has a chance to shine as Trina, the predatory swinger superwoman who is as at home in the kitchen, whipping up a perfect fondue, as she is in bed with two men. Parrilla is ravishingly sexy and confident, and more committed than the rest of the cast to the authentic seventies hairdos.
But the star here is Molly Parker, playing a thirtysomething housewife and mother who discovers an unexpected restlessness within herself after she's exposed to Trina and her hedonistic circle. The main thrust of Swingtown is Susan Decker's awakening, to sexual experimentation and also to some of the ideas and practical applications of feminism. I was afraid that Parker would offer just a caricature of female repression; it's well within her range, and the early episodes don't help her much with ridiculous scenes like the one where Susan gets flustered by all the sexy talk and drags the family straight off to church. But Parker understands that we want to see her break through. She has a natural languor, but also the ability to turn on a kind of inner radiance at just the right moments. A fearless indie film star (see Wayne Wang's The Center of the World, for one), Parker descended into television via Deadwood, and it's especially exhilarating to see her freed from the straitjacket of David Milch's pretentious pseudo-Shakespearean dialect. Mostly she's way ahead of the writing in Swingtown, but there's a real joy in watching her light up any time the prospect of liberation presents itself.
The real test of a show about sexual freedom is probably whether or not it comes off as sex-positive, and this is where Swingtown may have suffered from being on CBS instead of cable. For one thing, it can't depict an actual orgy; instead there are quick cutaways to a shirtless extra with two (clothed) babes cooing in his ear, a scene so chaste it could be an outtake from a deodorant commercial. At one point Trina's husband entreats her to talk dirty to him, and the camera whoosh-pans away from Parrilla with her mouth hanging open, before she can get the first word out.
Not being able to show (or even talk about) the central subject is handicap enough, but even as pure plot Swingtown stalls on the wife-swapping. Susan and her husband enjoy a polite gangbang with the neighbors at the climax of the pilot, but by the seventh episode, a second hookup remains conspicuous in its absence. One particularly grating tactic for throwing cold water on everyone is the character of Susan's straitlaced "old" best friend Janet (Miriam Shor, in a cripplingly weak performance that equates repression with a robotic speech pattern), who has a habit of showing up whenever Susan (or anyone else) starts to feel naughty.
Maybe this is just a conservative narrative strategy – once Susan and spouse go all the way, the show has shot its wad, as it were – but it smacks of another kind of conservatism, too. There's an aspect of class consciousness nestled at the base of Swingtown's premise that remains revealingly underdeveloped. Susan's transformative odyssey begins only when she and her family move to a pointedly wealthier neighborhood. Swingtown math: financial prosperity (Trina) equals decadence; relative poverty (Janet) equals inhibition and intolerance. But surely there's a happy, middlebrow, censor-appeasing, baby boomer-CBS-audience-satisfying compromise somewhere along that sliding scale, right?
I'm reminded of a Night Court episode from the eighties in which a guy has just awakened from a twenty-year coma. "What about the sexual revolution – is it over?" he asks innocently. Marsha Warfield's no-nonsense bailiff looks at him pityingly and says, "Ohhhhh, yeah." (I've paraphrased that exchange from memory.) Swingtown doesn't treat the sexual revolution as a joke, but it doesn't seem to know why we should take it seriously, either. Are we meant to feel nostalgia for the bygone possibility of alternative sexuality in even the most staid of enclaves – of Harry Reems dropping in for cocktails at a midwestern house party, as happens in one enjoyable episode – or to shudder with relief that such scandalously unchecked libidinousness is as extinct as the Ford Pinto? One thing you can say about all of the best TV shows, of any era: they take a position.


text:
'Under the Constitution, the regulation and control of marital and family relationships are reserved to the states.'
U.S. Supreme Court Sherrer v. Sherrer (1948)
WASHINGTON — The Defense of Marriage Act is an exception to the rule that a law's title is as uninformative about the law's purpose as the titles of Marx Brothers movies ('Duck Soup,"Horse Feathers,"Animal Crackers') are about those movies' contents. DOMA's purpose is precisely what its title says. Which is why many conservatives and liberals should be uneasy next Wednesday when the Supreme Court hears arguments about DOMA's constitutionality.
Conservatives who supported DOMA should, after 17 years of reflection, want the act overturned because its purpose is constitutionally improper. Liberals who want the act struck down should be discomfited by the reason the court should give when doing this.
DOMA, which in 1996 passed the House 342-67 and the Senate 85-14, defines marriage for the purpose of federal law as a legal union between one man and one woman. Because approximately 1,100 federal laws pertain to marriage, DOMA's defenders argue that Congress merely exercised its power to define a term used in many statutes. But before 1996, federal statutes functioned without this definition, which obviously was adopted for the 'defense' of marriage against state policies involving a different definition. 'Before DOMA,' an amicus brief submitted by a group of federalism scholars notes, 'federal law took state law as it found it.'
The question now is whether DOMA is 'necessary and proper' for the exercise of a constitutionally enumerated congressional power. There is no such power pertaining to marriage. This subject is a state responsibility, a tradition established and validated by what can be called constitutional silence: The Tenth Amendment says 'the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.'
The amicus brief takes no position on same-sex marriage as social policy. Rather, it addresses a question that should obviate the need to address the question of whether DOMA violates the constitutional guarantee of equal protection of the laws. The threshold question is: Does the federal government have the power that DOMA's preamble proclaims, the power 'to define and protect the institution of marriage'?
DOMA's obvious purpose is, as the scholars' brief says, 'to reject state governments' policy judgments.' Its purpose is to endorse, and to some extent enforce, the traditional understanding of marriage. The scholars' brief says:
'Congress may regulate in this area to the extent necessary to further its enumerated powers. But it may not simply reject the states' policy judgments as if it had the same authority to make domestic-relations law as they do. That is the difference between a government with a general police power and a government of limited and enumerated powers.'
Professor Ernest A. Young of the Duke Law School, the principal author of the federalism brief, says the operation of DOMA cannot help but burden states because 'federal and state law are pervasively intertwined.' To understand the harm that could be done by an unlimited federal power to define the terms of domestic-relations law, Young recalls when a few states, venturing beyond the national consensus, began experimenting with no-fault divorce. Suppose, Young says, Congress passed a statute refusing recognition, for purposes of federal law, of any divorce where neither party made a showing of fault:
'The couple would continue to be treated as married for purposes of federal income tax, health care programs, and veterans' benefits. Imagine the chaos this would wreak in the administration of stateprograms, and the pressure it would impose on statesnotto experiment with divorce law.'
As the scholars' brief says, DOMA 'shatters two centuries of federal practice' by creating 'a blanket federal marital status that exists independent of states' family-status determinations.' Federalism, properly respected, enables diversity as an alternative to a congressionally imposed, continent-wide moral uniformity. Allowing Washington to impose such conformity would ratify unprecedented federal supremacy regarding domestic relations, a power without judicially administrable limits. By striking down DOMA – by refusing to defer to Congress' usurpation of states' powers – the court would defer to 50 state governments, including the 38 that today prohibit same-sex marriage.
Liberals praise diversity but generally urge courts to permissively construe the Constitution in order to validate federal power to impose continental uniformities. DOMA is such an imposition. Liberals may be rescued from it by jurisprudence true to conservative principles, properly understood.
George Will's email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Last night, I was privileged to attend a sneak preview of a few choice new and unusual wines to be premiered to the American public today at the Kosher Food and Wine Experience 2012. Fourteen wines were tasted by a select audience of wine lovers, wine writers, and connoisseur wine traders.
The backdrop of Manhattan's City Winery a functioning winery, with real wine-making equipment, served as the perfect background with tables set with an array of glasses shaped specially to bring out the best of every vintage. Abigael's provided finger foods consisting of tuna, salmon and salad (some nestled in petits fours salés cups) to neutralize the lingering tastes of wine before each new selection.
Royal Wine Corporation's Vice President, Jay Buchsbaum, introduced four winemakers from five wineries in Israel, Spain, New Zealand and the US. White wines were served first, then reds. Each wine maker described the selections as they were poured.
Phillip Jones from New Zealand's Goose Bay and Oregon's Pacifica introduced four wines (two from each winery)…
Dr. Moises Cohen, owner and wine maker of Spain's renowned Elvi Wines introduced three selections…
Gilad Flam, from Israel's Flam Winery, introduced four wines…
Tamir Arzy, from Israel's Tulip Winery introduced three wines…
The wine list and the order in which we enjoyed them were:
- Goose Bay Sauvignion Blanc
- Elvi In Vita
- Flam Blanco
- Tulip White Tulip
- Flam Rose
- Goose Bay Pinot Noir
- Pacifica Pinot Noir
- Elvi Rioja Herenza
- Elvi Priorat EL 26
- Tulip Just Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tulip Just Merlot
- Flam Classico
- Pacifica Meritage
- Flam Syrah Reserve
Elvi's Rioja Herenza proved rather interesting, made from 100% Tempranillo grapes with ripe fruit, creamy oak, spices and cocoa. Tasty, with ripe tannins. Elvi also produces a Priorat EL 26, a most unusual wine not to be paired but rather enjoyed just by itself. Full bodied, with strong minerals, wood, pepper, tobacco and showing hints of purple plum and berries. This is a young winery, but its wines have already been rated among Spain's best.
Pacifica's Meritage, proved more than worthy of the Meritage apellation. Meritage is a name given to Bordeaux style wines grown outside of the Bordeaux area, as that name is a legally protected designation of origin. With strong tones of cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and coffee bean, rich and complex it leads to a silky finish.
A much as I would like to comment on all the fourteen wines we tasted, the fact is that this would then be quite a long post, I'll just finish by mentioning Flam's Syrah Reserve, with it's deep royal purple, full bodied and heavy concentration of blackberries, black cherries, red plums and wild berries with notes of spring flowers. It is well structured, deep and with a long finish.
I would not have been there, had my good friend Aron Ritter from the Kosher Wine Society (see here, here and here) not alerted me to this superb event on Friday afternoon, shortly before Shabbos. I'm glad he did, I tasted superb wines, met old friends, made new ones and learned quite a bit!


text:
Detective Conan Episode 386 English Subbed
Episode List
Next Episode >>
<< Previous Episode
Detective Conan Episode 386 Subbed, Watch Detective Conan English Subbed Episode 386 Online, Detective Conan Season 13 episodes. Top favorite ranked Japanese most watched anime, Detective Conan Anime S13E24 in English Download HD quality full. You can easily watch full episodes of Detective Conan Anime.
For English Dubbed Please Click below:
Detective Conan Dubbed Episodes
Case Closed, also known as Detective Conan (名探偵コナン Meitantei Konan), is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday on January 19, 1994, and has been collected into 96 tankōbon volumes as of April 10, 2019.


text:
Apple announced a new tablet named the iPad mini at a press event Tuesday in San Jose, CA. The tablet's screen measures 7.85 inches diagonally, giving it a bit more real estate than its 7-inch competitors.
The iPad mini is 7.2 millimeters thick and weighs 0.68 pounds, 53 percent lighter than the iPad. The mini has a 7.9-inch 1024×768 display, making it 35 percent larger than 7-inch Android tablets like the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD but with a lower resolution. Apple CEO Tim Cook made a point of the physical size of the display, noting that the iPad mini has 29.6 square inches of screen to a 7-inch Android tablet's 21.9 inches.
Inside, the tablet has an A5 processor, the same system-on-a-chip used in the iPhone 4S and iPad 2, and an 802.11ab/g/n Wi-Fi radio. An HD camera is embedded in the bezel on the front, and a 5-megapixel camera is on the back.
The model is designed with an aluminum back, similar to the larger iPad. Like its bigger brother, the mini will get 10 hours of battery life and come in black and white.
In addition to the iPad mini, Apple announced a fourth-gen iPad tablet with a new A6X processor that has double the graphics and CPU performance, according to Cook.
The iPad mini starts at $329 for a 16GB configuration, significantly more than the $199 Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire HD, and tops out at $659 for a 64GB version with data access. The Wi-Fi versions are set to ship November 2, while those with cellular access will go out two weeks later on November 16.
Apple also announced a new version of iBooks Author, the tool that lets users create textbooks, which allows publishers to use their own fonts and include "multitouch widgets" in the books. Apple noted that because of the iPad, iBooks have become fairly successful in the education sector. Cook noted that 80 percent of the US high school curriculum is now available in the iBookstore. With the new iPad mini, Apple may be aiming for another push into the education sector.


text:
Monday, March 30, 2009
xkcdsucks is proud to present HUMOR-SANS, the xkcd font!
It was made with characters from the comics, and since xkcd is all caps, the font is all caps and lower case letters just type in a different version of the upper-case letter, so it looks a little more varied and a little more like handwriting. Here's a demo of it:
SO. COOL. This will make our re-done versions of xkcds so much better.
Download it from his site at http://antiyawn.com/uploads/Humor-Sans.ttf Install it like you would any ttf font, so if you need help look online for your how to install fonts on your particular operating system.
Details: ch00f recommends using it at sizes around 12-14 pts. It doesn't work if you make it too big, and also, if possible, add the slightest amount of blur (the example above was in GIMP at 14pt with a gaussian blur of 0.5). The special characters at the end are ¢, €, ±, ¬, and £, respectively.
Lastly: making this font took a bit of effort and a certain amount of actual money on ch00f's part. He invites you all to use the font and spread it all around for free, but if you are feeling like you would like to show him your appreciation, his paypal account is ch0000f at gmail dot com. (yes, the extra 0s are there on purpose, apparently).
alright guys: the bar has been raised significantly. Figure out what you all are doing to make this community more freaking awesome.
31 comments:
Holy crap! It is amazing!ReplyDelete
Okay I need to figure out how to install the font! Wheee it's like Christmas.
Suggestion: Do you think Cuddlefishes would like this? I mean we can link to it in the forums...
You are a good person and people say nice things about you (sometimes)ReplyDelete
Amanda you forgot to block out you convo pardner's moniker on one line D:ReplyDelete
- PotassiumMarch 31, 2009 at 4:47 AM
It would appear that you found nothing wrong with the recent comic, you're going soft.ReplyDelete
ASCII only?ReplyDelete
Too bad. That makes it unusable outside the US.
ch00f, you are a goddamn winner.ReplyDelete
Oh damn! Okay hopefully it is fixed now! But photobucket has a tendency to suck >=( Thanks, Linty!ReplyDelete
at the risk of making the joke painfully obvious, I like "xkcd-sans(humor)" as a font name.ReplyDelete
That's ok, but "humor-sans" more closely parallels "comic-sans" so I like it more.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 2:48 PM
dammit ariel, i was about to make a sans humor jokeReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 8:23 AM
So the name refers to the fact that it is a sans-serif font inspired by a humorous comic, right? I know you'd come around.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 11:49 AM
The D looks weirdReplyDelete
blame Randy, they all came from his comics.ReplyDelete
Earlier anon: Yes.
Ch00f, I just noticed that when I use this font on AIM, the word "kill" is especially bold.ReplyDelete
I am not sure if this was intentional but it made me laugh.
They're changing sex at Buckingham PalaceReplyDelete
Christopher Robin is now called Alice
- AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Ha, the url for this page says "xkcdsucks is proud to present humor", which is kind of hilarious. Was that on purpose?ReplyDelete
- dr_pyserJune 2, 2009 at 11:29 PM
best. font. ever.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:34 AM
I like it, and I like xkcd too. fukken saved.ReplyDelete
"Give me the ...cuttlefish?"ReplyDelete
Someone's a Venture Bros. fan.
- AnonymousDecember 16, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Yay, now I get to make my own versions of the comics that have yet to be translated into German.ReplyDelete
BTW xkcd owns. You guys = epic fail.
I think you mean "epic fail that nonetheless provided me with a service I am clearly very grateful to have"ReplyDelete
I think he means he is an idiot.ReplyDelete
"I saw someone else geeky doing this so I'm going to do it too!"ReplyDelete
Do any of your dumbasses really still think that spam robots don't know that "firstname (dot) lastname (at) gmail (dot) com" or any of it's unimaginative variations = "firstname.lastname@example.com" ? Or you could at least try to use things other than characters that are not allowed in email addresses to disguise them with. How freaking easy do you think it is to search for "(at)" or "dot com" and then ignore spaces and illegal characters and turn the rest into an email address when spaces and parenthesis are both forbidden characters in email addresses? It's like you were trying to make it easy on the robot coders by making it impossible to confuse "[at]" for anything other than "@" or "gmail dot com" for anything other than "gmail.com". Seriously? Robots can translate that into a real email address in a few ms. It's only a PITA for REAL users, like me. Stop doing it. Learn2use spam filter or something.
Very cool font. One minor issue: The comma looks like a full stop.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM
I think you meant that you're an idiot. xkcd sucks is overrated. Which is definitely saying a lot, since somehow, I don't think it's "rated" very highly by anyone, in any context.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the font though. I can't imagine how one would spend money making it, unless you're mentally retarded...
rated pretty highly by these folksReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 4:19 PM
You don't know how incredibly amazing you are for sharing this font! I'm so happy that it exists! Thank you!!ReplyDelete
I am glad. You should give ch00f some money! I sure never did.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 10:00 PM
How do I create cuttlefish?ReplyDelete
You spelled "loneliness" incorrectly. I didn't read through the comments to see if anybody else pointed this out, so I apologize if I'm being redundant.ReplyDelete


text:
Saturday Excellent Standard 16"
All images contained in these galleries are unedited. No cropping or color correction has been made. If you would like to see an image cropped/corrected before you order, please email me with the image number(s) and gallery they are located in. As always, text can be added to any image at no additional charge.Read More


text:
'Walking Dead' brings new life to Georgia town
GRANTVILLE - When the cotton mill closed, the rural Georgia town of Grantville began a slow transformation into a ghost town.
Residents fled. Storefronts faded. Buildings decayed.
Over the decades, time turned the remains of the town into something almost post-apocalyptic, the perfect modern-day set for humans and "walkers" to attack one another. That's how the hugely popular TV show "The Walking Dead" ended up coming to town and bringing new life to Grantville.
Several key scenes in one episode from the AMC series were filmed on and near a one-block stretch of antique buildings on Grantville's Main Street.
The series' fourth season premieres on Oct. 13. Crews have been filming the new episodes in Georgia, but they keep locations of future episodes closely guarded secrets until the shows air.
In Grantville, the town's ruins were featured prominently last season. Bodies of walkers slain on the show were buried in a vacant lot beneath the brick archway remaining from a cotton mill building. Gunshots were fired from a nearby rooftop.
And actor Chandler Riggs, who plays a boy on the show, entertained himself between scenes by placing pennies on the railroad tracks, the coins soon smashed into souvenirs by passing freight trains.
Now, every Saturday, visitors from around the country and the world turn off Interstate 85 and onto a two-lane highway that leads to the tiny town 49 miles southwest of Atlanta.
Since last summer, more than 3,600 visitors have taken a free tour led by Grantville Mayor Jim Sells, who explains where each scene from the "Clear" episode - during which the character Morgan makes it his mission to "clear" walkers by killing them - was filmed.
Visitors have come from as far as Australia, Singapore and Brazil, giving new life to the town through tourism, Sells said. He calls it phenomenal, but adds: "We don't understand it."
"Nobody came after they filmed 'Lawless' and 'Broken Bridges' here," he said, referring to movies shot in the town.
"But once this episode aired from The Walking Dead, people started showing up from all over."
The cotton textile industry once fueled the economy of Grantville and the other towns in Coweta County, where a stretch of Interstate 85 is named the Alan Jackson Highway, for the country singer who grew up in nearby Newnan and wrote the 1993 hit song about the Chattahoochee River.
Grantville eventually became known by residents in the area as "the liquor exit" - it's the only place in Coweta County to buy bottled liquor. But Sells said that "when textiles left, this town died."
Then came the film crews.
Though Union troops destroyed train stations in many Georgia towns near the end of the Civil War, Grantville's survived. The mayor recalled how "Walking Dead" production crews took just four hours to transform the old freight depot into a restaurant where actors battled zombies. The trains a few feet away occasionally interrupted filming, Sells said, since railroads typically don't share train schedules with film crews.
Grantville is among a handful of rural Georgia towns undergoing a renaissance, thanks to the AMC show.
In nearby Senoia, many scenes are filmed in the historic downtown area, transforming into the fictional town of Woodbury for the show.
In Haralson, tours are offered each weekend for fans to enter the barn that was the scene of an ambush. They can hold an M16 out the same window as one "Walking Dead" actor did.
Other tours are offered in Atlanta, where a memorable scene from the show's first season was filmed atop the roof of the old Norfolk Southern headquarters on the southern edge of downtown. Another key scene - a massive battle involving dozens of walkers and a military tank - took place in the Fairlie-Poplar Historic District.
On a recent Saturday in Grantville, visitors gathered at Station 22 Grill, as groups do every Saturday, to watch the "Clear" episode, the 12th in the show's third season. Production crews blocked off Main Street for 15 days for filming.
Many townspeople know the dialogue by heart. A dishwasher behind the bar mouths the words: "You said that you would turn on your radio every day at dawn. ... And you were not there!"
When the episode ends, more than 50 people gather around Sells. He leads them around town and then inside a second-story apartment, the hideout used by one of the characters in the show. The walls are covered with chalk-drawn rantings as they were during filming. The small-animal cages, used to hold rabbits and other bait for walkers, and a couple of rifles are there, too.
On this day, tourists from as far as New York and Indiana are in the group. Jamie Silvey, 36, of Huntsville, Ala., said she had traveled to Georgia for three Walking Dead tours. She had already taken an Atlanta tour and planned to hit Senoia the next day. And Daniel Bradley of Warner Robins, Ga., said, "Once I found out all this was here, I just wanted to get a little piece of it."
Sells said "The Walking Dead" and other filming have revived interest and optimism for Grantville's future. He recalled how last month, actor Jim Carrey signed autographs and posed for pictures in Grantville after filming scenes for "Dumb and Dumber To."
Now, Sells hopes "The Walking Dead" draws enough attention and visitors to Grantville that perhaps new businesses will locate there.
"We could use a grocery store, a drug store, a daycare," the mayor said.


text:
Size (H x W) : 28cm x 13cm
There are no reviews yet.
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Your review *
Name *
Email *
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Please enter an answer in digits:
Drop us a line. We will be more than happy to reply to any of your questions!