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California's State Legislators Feel The Sting Of Our Disapproval
On the Sacramento Bee "Capitol Alert" website there is some distressing news for those toiling long and hard in our State Legislature. As most of us know by now, their efforts are not held in very high regard by the voters these days. But are you also aware that the reputations of our Legislators has fallen so low that many citizens in California now believe that their finances could be better handled by Britney Spears?
Here is how The Bee breaks it down:
Britney Spears: a budget guru the public can count on? Now here's one way to measure the public's faith in their elected officials. Californians would just as soon allow the meltdown-prone pop princess Britney Spears to run their family budget as they would leave their finances in the hands of their state legislators, according to a new poll ... Thirty-five percent of respondents said they would opt to have the Legislature manage their money, with 31 percent preferring to put Ms. Spears in charge. Thirty-four percent of those surveyed either didn't know or refused to answer the question.
Certainly puts a light perspective on an otherwise grim subject. So who was behind this novel survey?
The poll, conducted by Wilson Research, was commissioned by Philip Tirone, a Los Angeles-based mortgage broker. Tirone has launched a campaign dubbed "No to Sacramento" to try to get lawmakers to repeal the temporary 10 percent increase in personal income tax withholding that was approved as part of the July budget revision ...
Now perhaps you find this amusing, and then again maybe you don't. But have you ever taken a moment to stop and consider the emotional toll all this accumulating criticism might be taking on the spirits of our elected state officials?
Apparently Jon Coupal, writing for the Fox & Hounds website, has given the matter some thought. And the prognosis is one that I do not think will positively impact the State Legislature's esteem issues. Here is what he reported yesterday:
Sacramento lawmakers are unhappy with their jobs. Recent complaints by members of the legislature include: People don't appreciate them; solving problems is hard work; they don't have the power they think they deserve; their retirement is mandated by term limits; there is no lucrative pension; and their pay is being cut - although they will remain the highest paid lawmakers in all 50 states at nearly $100,000 annually along with a car and another $30,000 a year in tax free expense money ... If lawmakers don't like their jobs, their dissatisfaction is not nearly as strong as that of the general public. The October Field Poll showed the Legislature's approval at a record low 13%.
Now for most folks what is described above is pretty good money. Throw in the car, fun money, plus all those lobbyist generated percs, and you're talking about a fairly privileged life. You'd think that would be enough to help anyone get past any professional slights or criticism they might be experiencing. But apparently those elected to serve in Sacramento view these sorts of things differently, and there are some who are not afraid to let us know that their feelings have been hurt.
"Who wants to grow up and be held in low esteem by 87% of the people and have to deal with the budget and not have a darned thing to say about it," Assemblyman Juan Arambula told the Los Angeles Times.
Considering all of the atrocious decisions that have been made by Legislators such as Juan over the past few years, you'd think he'd have the decency not to whine about any resulting public opinion problems. It leaves the unfortunate impression that he doesn't feel very responsible for much of what has happened to California on his watch.
Did you know that the Washington Post had a pretty significant feature article about our Assemblyman Anthony Adams yesterday? Certainly the biggest shot of national publicity our boy has ever received. The gist of the piece was about the attempt to recall Adams and how this is an indication of what a circular firing squad the Republican Party has become in this state. With Adams playing the victim of circumstance role. You can read the whole thing by clicking here.
But what serves our purposes today is the Post's description of Anthony Adams himself. They don't paint all that flattering a picture.
Anthony Adams looks like somebody's idea of the archetypal citizen politician. Bearded and portly, he favors bulky colorful sweaters to suits and shirts, and discards ties at the first opportunity. At 38, he is not someone with glittering prospects outside of government. He worked in retail sales for a while, hosted a radio show in a small California market, and has failed the California Bar Exam four times. But he found his calling in politics. He served as an aide for a San Bernardino County supervisor for a while before becoming legislative director for the county. He won his Assembly seat in 2006, aided by widespread support from ardent conservatives impressed when he signed a pledge to oppose any tax increases. "I thought it would be a good thing," he recalls.
While I'm not sure it was the intention of the author of this piece, this description certainly does reinforce the impression that we don't exactly send our best and brightest to Sacramento. And I can never figure out why it is just the tax thing that people write about when discussing Adams and his difficulties. Never anything about all of the lobbyist gifts he accepts, or his votes on such things as SB 375. While flip flopping on a tax pledge is a bad thing, in this case it's hardly a unique event.
There is so much more to the dismal picture than that alone.
Posted by The Moderator at 7:00 AM
I don't know about Britney. Didn't we fall for that kind of thing when we elected Arnold?
$100000 a year is only what we see, don't forget the high pay their wives get for being on a "committee" that meets 4 times a year and pays $100000!
Old kentucky December 15, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Sacramento crooks and bums, we're coming after you!
The taxpayers in this state are pretty much a management issue for Sacramento. They need to feel cared for, but they should never get in the way of the important business of wheeling and dealing with big corporate money and lobbyists.
California is for sale to the highest bidder. Everything else is just maintenance. Adams and the rest of them are just competing for a place at the dinner table.
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Anonymous VII December 15, 2009 at 9:46 AM
There is a kind of fruition here of the victim mentality, a harvest of the it's-not-my-fault-it-was-like-this-when-I-got-here, that SCAG has done such a good job of representing. When did politics become the arena for the immature and irresponsible? And why do we pay them so much?
Jim December 15, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Sounds like the ultimate in victim culture mentality. When those we empower to make significant change claim they are victims, then the pony cart is off the track and heading for the cliff.
Looks like there will be a measure on the ballot in 2010 to "legalize, tax and regulate" marijuana. A shame, really. One of the last great remaining free markets will now fall under the control of Sacramento. I can't even begin to imagine how they'll screw that one up.
old timer December 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM
60 years ago there were a couple of good ideas floating around - use solar energy, and win the war on drugs by legalizing and controlling them.
I am all for the state getting the taxes from the weed business, just like it does for booze and smokes. It's what is done with the money that we need to reform.
The Dems have done little to encourage/support qualified candidates to run for statewide office against boobs like Adams.
Case in point --Kurt Zimmerman. He's a Stanford-educated, former prosecutor. When is the last time you heard about an assembleyman or state senator with those qualifications. I'm guessing never, right?
The local Dem. party, however, has never done anything to support him and didn't even endorse him the last time he ran for the City Council of Sierra Madre. Instead, they supported and will continue to support (I'm sure) Joe Mosca and John Buchanan.
Zimmerman's professional accomplishments and education are noteworthy, but he's deserving of our support because of what he has done for Sierra Madre (e.g., balancing the budget and spearheading Measure V).
Sadly, last time I checked, neither the Democratic or Republican parties were interested in fiscal responsibility or slow growth.
Democrats and the Republicans are both in the tank for developers and the rest of the big money groups. Their real constituency are the lobbies. Which is why the state is broke, they just can't spend enough to please their friends. If the voters knew anything neither party would be in power right now.
Bad Karma December 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM
The special interests that fund California campaigns don't contribute money because someone is smart or ethical, they contribute because a candidate will vote for their interests. They last thing they want are independent thinkers. They want people like Joe Mosca, yes men who couldn't come up with an original idea to save themselves.
Politics as we know them have turned into boosterism of Babbittry, and nobody is better at it than Joe. Maybe Susan Henderson as a close second.
But there are honest, good people here and there, and we need to find them and support their participation in the political process.
politicians are like a "Valley Girl" at the mall with a credit card. Check Steve Lopez's L A Times article about Mark Ridley Thomas's $700,000 office remodel.
Mr. Meme December 15, 2009 at 3:31 PM
I always like the city hall staff solution to spending. "Well, it's ok, because it isn't general fund money. It came from sacramento!"
Of course never bothering to think that we pay taxes to those guys, too.
At least he will have a nicer office, Here in Sierra Madre we spend on Consultants and get what?
Any one know how many members of the City Managers
family are consultants?
Charley Tuna December 15, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Anybody see the stuff flying around today on the PUSD? Apparently the PUSD Board presdient is in a rage over some things that were said in a mass e-mail sent out last week. Anybody know anything about this?
I mean, who could be angrier than a PUSD chief when somebody is mucking around with one of his fund rasing initiative?
My question would be did they ever get that money back from the contractors that ripped them off? That's what I want to know.
There is no doubt that there is a disconnect between the people who spend taxpayers' money, and the taxpayers themselves.
I want the flat tax,everybody pay 10% of what they earn, and somehow keep the cheaters from stealing too much.But I don't complain about throwing in my share if the money goes to good use.And I do resent it if people who have a lot more than my family and I do don't pay their taxes.
Listen to the SM city staff talk, they are just way too casual about this one hundred thousand, or that fifty thousand.I wish they would treat out money a little more the way they must treat their own money.
Another Anon December 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Isn't it predictable how often it ends up being about money.
Where are the values of public service, and self restraint?
The comparisons between modern America and Ancient Rome are very uncomfortable.
I'd say the parallels between America and fairly recent Rome are stronger. Corporate power aligned with a strong central government.
With Arnold playing the role of Mussolini.
Spooky 4:06.
In our case, who are the barbarian hoards? Religious fundamentalists and global businesses?
Sierra Madrean December 15, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Old timer @11:27, you're way off the mark if you think legalizing drugs is the way to control them. We'll just end up with more addicts and more criminals than we have now. And that really would make us just like ancient Rome, where anything goes was the motto, and people were crazy.
Intricate electronic devices that hold the populace in thrall. All made by people who live on less than $250 a month.
Better the pot trade stay out of the hands of Sacramento. They might use it as an inducement to buy lottery tickets.
Anonymous @4:00, I completely agree with your description of the way city staff throws around our money.
They just seem to say "Whatever" and shrug.
They act like it isn't real money.
Head December 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM
I ahve a question. If this pot question wins, will I be abvle to buy it at the Bottle Shop?
4:25, maybe the pot will slow you down enough to use spell check.
Hey Charley, have you found out more about the PUSD? Do you know where can we see the email?
Ed December 15, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Legal pot would require that the city allow for the establishment of places for people to enjoy it. Do you think it would be possible to turn the Skilled Nursing Facility in a hookah lounge? I think it would be a very popular attraction for the city.
Can't you just see the chamber and civic clubs rallying behind the loadeesThe DSP morphs into the Dopers Special Palace.Come to SM, get wasted, and buy lots of snacks.
Maybe they could grow the world's biggest flowering pot plant.
DSP - Dopers' Specific Plan
Dunces Smoke Pot?
Bubba December 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Speaking of dunces, that;s quite a picture of Ms. Spears, Sir Eric. Didn't want to use the crazy crack-up ones, the bald beauty ones?
Will the city need to update the sidewalk smoking ordinace? Think of the can of worms that could open.
Fair memory skills December 15, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Oh no! Wouldn't it bring the cigarette kids back into the fray?
Right, they didn't like being called the cigarette kids.
The ACLU lets? But that' demeaning to the ACLU.
The serious young smokers, the SYS for the DSP.
To heck with the Bottle Shop. I'm going to open a store that specializes in all things weed. I'll call it Humbolt Harry's. Our customers will be very laid back and law abiding, this I can promise.
Been there, done that December 15, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Too stoned to move?
It's spelled "Humboldt," potato head.
city money watcher December 15, 2009 at 5:41 PM
The SNF is perfect. As an almost senior citizen I cannot imagine a better way to live out the golden years...stoned and listening to classic rock.
On another more serious note, our lovely city hall employees do keep popping up on this blog and their lack of interest in SM and taking a salary and spending our money. Are we ever going to get rid of some of them? I thought we did not have any money and we do not need all those people sitting around twiddling their fingers at our expense...we complain but nothing is done.
Thoughtful actions begin with discussions.
... and then when people get bored with that we have a rip-roaring election.
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Victims of Slatkin May Get More Money Back
By E. Scott Reckard
Dec. 9, 2003 12 AM PT
The trustee in the Reed Slatkin bankruptcy doubled his estimate Monday of what victims of Slatkin's Ponzi scheme might recover, saying it could reach 40 cents for every dollar lost -- and more if investors who came out ahead in the scam would "find it in their hearts" to return some of their profits.
Hundreds of people were cheated by Slatkin, a former investment advisor from Santa Barbara who constructed an illusory empire using $593 million collected from Hollywood celebrities, Internet moguls and fellow Scientologists. He pleaded guilty to operating a financial fraud that continued for 15 years before dissolving into bankruptcy proceedings in May 2001. He is serving a federal prison term of 14 years.
The bankruptcy trustee, Todd Neilson, initially had said that the scheme's victims might expect to recover just 20 cents for every dollar lost. That estimate was cited last week in complaints by some investors who argued that the legal battle to recover funds was too expensive and taking too long.
In a memo presented at a hearing Monday before Bankruptcy Judge Robin Riblet in Santa Barbara, Neilson said the 20-cent reckoning was made at a stage of the case when "it was very difficult to estimate with any degree of reasonable accuracy possible payout percentages."
The main reason for the uncertainty was the fact that only some of Slatkin's clients were paid back more than they invested -- a common occurrence in such so-called Ponzi schemes, which use funds from later investors to pay phony profits or dividends to the earliest participants.
Neilson sued 430 of these so-called "net debtors," seeking the return of anything they received in excess of the amount they put in.
So far, 144 of those suits have been settled -- typically at about 80 cents on the dollar -- for a total of $31.8 million, most of it to be collected in payments over the next two or three years. For example, tobacco litigator John Coale and his wife, legal commentator Greta Van Susteren, agreed to return about $700,000 of the $939,000 they netted.
Suits seeking an additional $138 million are pending against other defendants, including actor Peter Coyote, who made $943,000.
If those defendants "were to simply find it within their hearts and wallets to pay the $138 million without any further litigation," Neilson wrote, it would yield a return to the creditors of 84% of their losses.
But Neilson called that scenario "highly unlikely." A "more realistic approach," according to his memo, would be to assume that 35% of the $138 million can be collected by spending an additional $7 million on litigation -- a formula that would bring the recovery to about 40% of the losses.
At the hearing Monday, Judge Riblet approved nearly all the requests for fees submitted so far by Neilson and by Gumport Reitman & Montgomery, one of the law firms representing him. An approval hearing for millions of dollars in fees submitted by another firm, Kirkland & Ellis, has been postponed until February.
E. Scott Reckard
E. Scott Reckard is a former staffer writer who covered mortgage, housing and banking issues for the Los Angeles Times' Business section.

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In our interview with Kristin McIver, she discussed the importance of viewer participation in her work, and the way that social media and internet culture influence her artistic process. McIver explained, "I often include the viewer as a medium within the work, as their participation with the work becomes central to the work's function; in a similar manner to a consumer within consumer culture, or a participant of social media. The viewer/participant relationship is becoming increasingly intertwined, with social media blurring the lines between content producer and consumer."
We see this blurring of lines as the consumer is increasingly invited to actively contribute to the production process online. Consumers have extended conversations with corporate Twitter accounts (see Tesco Mobile's Twitter interactions with Riccardo Esposito)and ordinary people become famous through their personal Youtube and Instagram accounts (remember that Justin Bieber, for example, was discovered accidentally on Youtube).
The blurred line between producer and consumer in the internet age has been artist fodder since the internet became a standard part of daily life in the early 90s. One of the first works grappling with the world wide web, Douglas Davis' The World's First Collaborative Sentence (1994), invited viewers to remotely contribute to an ongoing sentence with only one limitation: their contribution could not end with a period.
Over the past twenty years, the Sentence has evolved. As users have become savvier, the Sentence has expanded to include images, graphics, sounds, and links to other websites. In 2000, only six years after the first words of the Sentence were written, and after over 200,000 online contributions, Davis wrote, "The Sentence has no end. Sometimes I think it had no beginning. Now I salute its authors, which means all of us. You have made a wild, precious, awful, delicious, lovable, tragic, vulgar, fearsome, divine thing."1 By removing the boundary between author and audience, Davis continues to incorporate the viewer into the process of creation. The Sentence is still in progress, accessible through the Whitney's website to any viewer that would like to participate.
Oliver Laric, Versions of Under the Bridge, 2007.
The interaction between artist and viewer is further explored in conceptual artist Oliver Laric's Versions of Under the Bridge (2007). The work is pieced together from 65 amateur covers of the Red Hot Chili Peppers song "Under the Bridge". Using found material from video sharing sites and constructed note by note, the reconstructed song is both a product of artistic creation and consumer participation. Discussing his thought process, Laric said, "...I don't think it's necessary to produce anything myself anymore...The thing with this song is that it's becoming quite significant because of all the people who are playing it and who are interpreting it in their own way..."2 Bringing together these found videos allowed Laric to play the roles of both viewer and artist.
The internet has made content production more accessible, allowing anyone with a webcam to contribute creative content to the public, and anyone with an internet connection to receive an author's credit. With this accessibility comes an increased participatory drive among viewers. As new forms of social engagement emerge and the internet continues to develop, artistic responses, appropriation, and contributions surely will continue to develop alongside them.
Learn more about Kristin McIver on her website.
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Under Armour made the biggest move this offseason by signing Stephen Curry to their young roster of talent (although they did lose DeAndre Jordan to Nike). Curry is one of the top stars in the league and in an instant, is the face of UA Basketball. Still, the company is slowly making strides to be among one of the top basketball shoe companies in a market which is still heavily dominated by Nike. High quality construction and performance has characterized Under Armour Basketball so far. Last season the Charge BB and Torch showed evolution from traditional designs and color schemes. With more of a presence on the NBA hardwood, the designers are now continuing to push new concepts and ideas which is fully represented with their latest signature performer. One of the most unique designs of the year takes the focus of this Performance Review – the Under Armour Micro G® Anatomix Spawn.
For the first couple of season, Under Armour took an understandable subtle approach to the aesthetics for their basketball performers. The Charge BB changed everything last year as it gave the market a taste of what Under Armour is capable of. Even though the shoe has a traditional shape, the design of the Anatomix Spawn shows evolution from the subtle style of one of the first Under Armour performers, the Black Ice. The concept of the Spawn is that it works as one with the foot mimicking the muscles, tendons, and bones. With this concept, there are no straight lines anywhere to be found, which fits the idea that it essentially is a living part itself. Aside from the interwoven materials of the upper, the technological features include a forefoot to heel TPU cage, segmented sole, and the ever present Micro G® cushioning. Since this is the signature shoe for the Fall, Under Armour did not disappoint with color schemes releasing team inspired colors as well as this flashy "Pinkadelic" color scheme evaluated for this Performance Review.
The side profile of the Anatomix Spawn is very appropriate for the name. Ovals and wavy lines have a "spawn" effect on the upper, while the lower half curves accentuate the flowing feel of the shoe. Multiple layers and segments created all over help to make the colors of the shoe pop out also. We start our evaluation with the contoured rubber outsole. This sole is broken into forefoot and heel segments with the herringbone traction pattern molded into all parts of the rubber. The forefoot area forms a toe cap up front with the "anatomix" text molded in the center. Herringbone makes its way up here and on the medial & lateral sidewalls. A small UA logo is found on the lateral side outrigger. The wavy design creates natural grooves all over the forefoot. On the medial side, a groove cuts the sole into segments on the sides and extends to the middle of the forefoot. The lateral side sees a similar cut, but much closer to the mid foot. There are "spawn" shaped cuts of rubber within the main portion of the sole to keep traction sticky, but fluid. The forefoot part of the sole curves as it reaches the mid foot and has another UA logo on the medial side. On of the most unique technological aspects of the Spawn is with the mid foot TPU cage. The cage starts out on the lateral side, goes through the mid foot, and ends at the heel. This ingenious cage designs not only cuts back on weight, but allows the footbed to be more comfortable. The last part of the outsole is the U-shaped heel. It has the oval pieces and herringbone traction pattern that climbs up the back side heel. Completing the foundation is the contoured and wavy Micro G® midsole. The midsole starts off with a smooth layer on top and waves around the base of the shoe. Dimpled areas are found throughout the main portion of the mid sole, which is visible through the segmented rubber outsole. The Micro G® branding is printed discreetly on the lateral heel.
The multi-layered upper continues the spawn theme. At the toe box, the main portion is covered in mesh. A tougher rubber like synthetic makes up the toe cap to provide body and stability. For the sides, the design is more symmetrical than random. From a wide view, the waves and oval shapes may look random but that is not the case. The quarter panels have a mesh window surrounded by the interwoven layers.
Ovals and shapes litter the heel and collar. Mesh ovals make their way on the top of the collar and Achilles. The rest of the heel and collar are covered with the synthetic, interwoven layers which also covers the shapely heel counter. Another UA logo is found on the lateral heel. For the Achilles notch, the wave design continues. The notch forms a V before dipping down then curving up for the collar. Padding is plush but compact, with the lining on the silky side.
Running straight up the shoe, the lacing system is comprised of eight eyelets. The standard oval laces first pass through a small lace hoop at the throat line which has another UA logo. Each eyelet (aside from the third) is reinforced with extra material. Stitched on at the throat line, the thin tongue is made up of the rubber-like synthetic. Mesh material on the sides anchor the tongue from moving out of place on the inside. The spawn design on top of the tongue creates padding. Finishing it off is a lace holder in the center and the "anatomix" branding on top. What would an Under Armour basketball performer without a Micro G® insole? The Spawn is equipped with the contoured Micro G® insole which is both comfortable and responsive. "Anatomix" on the heel rounds out this unique performer.
Designed to mimic the foot, wiggling into the Anatomix Spawn may take a minute or two. The fit is a close, form fitting true to size that is very comfortable all around the foot. Just as getting into the shoe may be a task, so is lacing up tight. The eyelets on the interwoven upper hold the laces from moving freely and the player will have to tighten the laces going through each eyelet. These small details make the difference when a concept becomes functional. Normally, a form fitting upper would have a stiff or suffocating feel. That is not the case here as the mesh openings seem perfectly placed to give the anatomic feel. The upper does feel like one with the foot. And this is no more apparent than at the toe box. Here, the layers of materials showcase what the shoe is all about. The mesh top allows for good flexibility and wiggle room, while the thicker reinforced cap and toe box feel protective but do not break up the flexibility of the shoe. The same can be said for the sides which clamp down tight around the foot. Most of the lace pressure is felt around the middle. Arch support is great from the sculpted TPU cage and contours of the foundation. And like the toe box, the areas of reinforced material around the mesh quarter panels are placed to allow the upper to stay close and protect, but not lose the flexible feel. Moving on, ankle support and protection is very good. Coverage is comprehensive from the front to the Achilles. The wrap is high but not restrictive & cumbersome due to the minimal padding and thin material. Heel lock down fits the feel of the shoe. It is just very comfortable without any added tightness or movement. The last aspect of comfort and fit is the Micro G® cushioning. From the insole down, cushioning is dense and plush. As we have mentioned in previous Performance Reviews, it really does not get any better than this. The contoured set up keeps the foot from sitting flat as the foot has full-length, consistent cushioning from the toes to the heel. True to the design, the Anatomix Spawn fits very close to the foot, with excellent flexibility and a good balance of comfort & responsiveness.
On the court, the Anatomix Spawn just feels amazing. The fit has an almost perfect blend of tightness, comfort, and court feel. In a few words, this is what a basketball shoe should strive for. There is no break in time needed, as the design of the shoe would suggest. Heel to toe running is tight on the court. The foundation gives good control, balance, and flexibility while the Micro G® set up provides the cushioned feel for every step. Up top, the upper has no problems flexing and bending. Most of the time, a player would have to get accustomed to the flex points of a synthetic, form fitting upper, but for the Spawn, it seems to work great out of the box. Weight wise, the shoe is on the light side. And because of the exceptional design, it all feels balanced from the foundation to the upper. All this established, performance is versatile and fit for almost every playing style. First off, the responsiveness and form fitting feel give the shoe a fast, free sense of movement on the court. Flexible, agile guards will be able to dip and get low to the court while staying balanced. Getting in and out of movements is very quick. The responsiveness of the shoe can handle all the lateral movements, cuts, and bends on the fly. And because flexibility is just amazing, the shoe plays even faster. For the big man, the tight, but comfortable fit around the foot makes it a very good option. The interwoven upper has coverage from the ankles down, and the contoured foundation, with the TPU cage, makes playing down low comfortable. There is enough stability to handle hard play, while the flexibility makes for smooth spins and turn arounds. Jumps are comfortable and responsive through the Micro G® foundation. Pushing off or landing on the Micro G® has a responsive & dense feel with plenty of soft comfort. Anyone that plays in the Antatomix Spawn can go on and on about the aspects of performance, but this shoe must be played on the court to experience what may be the best basketball performer of the season.
A shoe that performers this well will have excellent stability. Normally, a synthetic based upper that has a form fitting design would not be the most comfortable or would feel very rough. The Anatomix Spawn brings a combination of comfort, gripping fit, and flexibility that is unmatched. There is plenty of support and security all around. What makes the design perform above the rest is the fact that it feels consistent everywhere. The ankles have very good and tight support but it does not feel any different than the support felt down the heels or sides. All the aspects of the shoe seem to work as one without any uncomfortable flex points. The hard synthetic areas are well placed to allow the mesh areas to flex comfortably. If the purpose of the design was to get the shoe to act like a foot – skin, muscle tendons, and bones – then the designers have nailed it. The player can play jerky or smooth and the shoe just holds up well. For the foundation, the TPU stability cage is also innovated. It provides body to the shoe and helps prevent awkward bends without having a very hard feel. The Micro G® cushioning is able to bring comfort and impact support while the stability cage does not get in the way. And since it extends all the way to the heel, the foundation will always have a pillar of support. Top to bottom, stability compliments the light weight, comfortable, and flexible performance of the shoe.
The Spawn brings ideal herringbone traction performance. With the herringbone spilt into the oval shapes around the forefoot and heel, the player has more overall control when stopping & starting. Just like most herringbone based soles, it does give the sticky grip and ability to stop on a dime abruptly. What sets the Spawn apart and gives the shoe the fluid feel on the court is the sections. This allows the player to swivel and use only the areas where the foot is pressing down the hardest to find traction. Response time is increased. Quick cuts and changes of directions are performed with good balance. All movements where traction is needed, from sudden to subtle shifts, have a smooth, non-jagged flow. Overall, traction performance is simply outstanding. Ventilation performance is good. The tight and close fit does, at times, keep heat and moisture in, especially for long game sessions. Mesh openings and the silky lining keep the shoe from being uncomfortable.
Even though they are still building, in terms of a marketing and commercial sense, Under Armour Basketball is right at the top when it comes to exceptional quality, construction, and performance. With designs like the Charge BB, they are showing their push to grow the market through innovative concepts. The Anatomix Spawn this season falls into this category. Bringing a concept of an anatomically designed shoe that fits as one with the foot, the Spawn does not disappoint. This is a shoe where function almost exceeds the form & concept. Versatile offering all aspects need for a basketball performer – amazing fit, cushioning comfort, responsiveness, traction, and light weight stability – the Anatomix Spawn is flat out amazing. Every season, there may be a couple of performers that can stand the test of time. The Anatomix Spawn is one of those special shoes where the design and performance will be remembered. Those looking for one of the best shoes of the season that has plenty to offer should not hesitate to pick up this latest effort from Under Armour. Available at the Offical Under Armour Online Store now, the Micro G® Anatomix Spawn comes right on time for the 2013-2014 season.
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nice review very impressive shoe! is there any shoe comparable in other brands? so i suppose this is your top performance shoe of the year?
Thanks for the positive words! Other Under Armour shoes are comparable in terms of construction and feel. It remains to be seen if this is the top performer of the season, but it should be among the top 9.
Would you say the anatomix outsole feels similar to puremotion (the original puremotion)? Would you compare this shoe to any of the OG PM shoes like the Supernatural Creator?
Thanks for visiting our site! We would not compare the Anatomix Spawn outsole to any of the Puremotion performers. It has a more traditional, cushioned feel. Also, we would say the Supernatural Creator has a very different feel overall than the Anatomix Spawn.
in terms of natural movement, range of motion and fluidity, how would you compare this to the likes of puremotion tooling, feet you wear and the jordan 28?
Thanks for visiting our site! It has a more traditional feel than any of the shoes you mentioned. Natural movement and range of motion is a bit better than the Air Jordan XX8. Fluidity would be very close to Puremotion/Feet You Wear, but a step behind.
I keep hearing good reviews on these. It's a pity I can't get these in my country though.
How do these compare to the way of wades performance wise?
Thanks for visiting our site! Both are exceptional performers but have different feels. Both have very good feel court feel and are high quality performers. For overall performance the Wade plays more stiff and aggressive, while the Spawn is more comfortable and plush (when compared to the Way of Wade).
In terms of court feel, cushioning and stability, how do these compare to the Lebron XI and Kobe 8 system?
Thanks for visiting our site! We would say the Anatomix Spawn has a more natural and lower to the court feel than both the Lebron XI and Kobe 8 System. The Lebron XI and Kobe 8 feel similar in terms of cushioning as it is thicker and more plush than the Micro G®. The Micro G®, however, is more responsive. Stability performance would go to the Lebron XI, followed by the Anatomix Spawn then the Kobe 8.
In your opinion is micro-g cushion better than zoom air/uncaged zoom air in terms of impact protection and responsiveness.
Thanks for visiting our site! We would say the Micro G® cushioning is superior in terms of responsiveness. But, for impact protection, it would be dependent on the player. Landing is different for every player so the density of the Micro G® or the cushioned feel of the Zoom may have different advantages.
Thanks for visiting our site! We would put the Rose 1.5 at the top of the list. It is one of those shoes that comes once every 10-15 years!
Thanks for visiting our site! To answer your question, they both have a for fitting feel, but the Crazyquick is a lot tighter and does not have the option of loosening like the Anatomix Spawn. The Spawn is more versatile as far as lace pressure is concerned.
Would these be a good shoe for a wide footed person? I've only heard good things about these and would like to give em a go.
Thanks for visiting our site! We do not feel there would be any problems for those with wide feet. However, we always recommend that you try the shoe on first to see if it fits your foot.


It speaks volumes that he came to AJ Kelton's meeting at SLCC 2010. Philip Rosedale has that Rock-Star thing going, and he didn't have to come see us. I'll thank him personally if I ever see him at a live event in either world.
I'm really encouraged by this. After months of feeling that the educators working hard in SL were getting repeated kicks in the teeth from the company Rosedale started, this felt very nice.
AJ, it seems Mr. Rosedale caught you speechless, at least in this photo. I'll run the transcript of our group's Q&A soon.
Of course, RL me was out running errands (Orientation Week begins!) so Iggy the avatar only caught the last bit of Rosedale's encouraging talk. Aside from closing the Teen Grid, something many secondary-school educators will lament, the talk seems very positive.
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Richard Liebreich (30 June 1830 – 19 January 1917) was a German ophthalmologist and physiologist who was a native of Königsberg. He was of Jewish ancestry.

In 1853 he earned his doctorate at Halle, and from 1854 until 1862 was an assistant to Albrecht von Graefe (1828-1870) in Berlin. He subsequently practiced medicine in Paris (from 1862) and London (from 1870), where he was head of ophthalmology at St. Thomas Hospital. He later retired from medicine and moved back to Paris, where he worked as a sculptor and painter. His brother, Oskar Liebreich (1839-1908) was a noted pharmacologist.

In 1863 he published the highly acclaimed Atlas des Ophthalmoscopie, an atlas dedicated to the subject of ophthalmoscopy. He also designed a popular model of ophthalmoscope called the "Liebreich ophthalmoscope". He was interested in the pathological changes of the eye as viewed through the ophthalmoscope, and in 1859 provided a classic description of ocular changes in Bright's disease.

As an assistant to Albrecht von Graefe, Liebreich performed important research involving Usher syndrome, and demonstrated the combined heritability of blindness and deafness concerning the disease. As a physician in Paris he performed a successful operation on the mother-in-law of emperor Napoléon III.

Works by Liebreich that have been published in English
 "Atlas of ophthalmoscopy, representing the normal and pathological conditions of the fundus oculi as seen with the ophthalmoscope. Composed of 12 chromolithographic plates, containing 59 figures, drawn from nature and accompanied by an explanatory text", (text translated by Henry Rosborough Swanzy) London, J. Churchill and Sons (1870).
 "Effects of Faulty Vision in Painting", in Popular Science Monthly, Volume 1, June 1872.
 "School life in its influence on sight and figure. Two lectures", London, J. & A. Churchill, (1878).
 "Turner and Mulready : the effect of certain faults of vision on painting with especial reference to their works ; The real and ideal in portraiture ; The deterioration of oil paintings", London : J. & A. Churchill, (1888).

References
 "This article incorporates text based on a translation of an equivalent article at the German Wikipedia".

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 Gilai Collectibles Photo of ca. 1875 Liebreich ophthalmoscope

1830 births
1917 deaths
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People from the Province of Prussia
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6 Iconic Bollywood Villains Of All Time with a Heart of Gold!
Shubhada Nishtala June 22, 2019 11:06 am June 22, 2019
On Amrish Puri's birthday today, June 22, we tell you how our Bollywood baddies were the sweetest people in real life!
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The hero would never be visible if the villain didn't exist. We couldn't help but agree about how vital the negative lead is to the film. The hero isn't a hero till he fights the bad guy. That's why iconic Bollywood villains have written a different kind of History in Bollywood.
Here's a list of the most iconic Bollywood villains to have ever graced the big screen
Amrish Puri-Mogambo
"Mogambo Khush Hua!" the iconic dialogue in Amrish Puri's deep baritone sends a deep shiver down our spine. Amrish Puri happens to be one of the most iconic villains Bollywood has ever seen. With roles like Mogambo in Mr India, Barrister Chadda in Damini and Thakur Durjan Singh in Karan Arjun, he has proved his mettle as one of the most successful actors to play negative leads. Amrish Puri movies stand at more than 400 and his debut film is the same as Amitabh Bachchan's debut film Reshma Aur Shera (1971). He did theatre and then joined films. His passion for acting was known by all. He laughed heartily and was a complete professional never arriving on the sets late. He is considered to be the greatest villain of Hindi cinema.
Amjad Khan- Gabbar
Amjad Khan and Amrish Puri are contemporaries. He started his career before Amrish Puri but joined the league of iconic Bollywood villains with Sholay (1975). "Soja warna gabbar aa jayega" a line that mothers used to tuck their children into bed. The ruthless villain was ever so beautifully portrayed by Amjad Khan. The most iconic negative character in Hindi cinema, Amjad Khan won a number of accolades for his performance as the merciless dacoit. But in reality he was the best friend anyone could have. He was soft hearted and teared up easily.
Amitabh and Amjad were best pals. Once Amjad Khan and his family had a car accident at a remote place where he had to go through an operation and Amitabh Bachchan took the responsibility and signed a bond for him. Amjad Khan used to visit Amitabh Bachchan everyday at the hospital after his Coolie accident and joke and say, "Now it's my turn to look after you."
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Danny Denzongpa- Kancha Cheena
Vijay Dinanath Chauhan. The most heroic hero to have ever existed. Who did he fight? Kancha Cheena. Another iconic Bollywood villain! Portrayed by Danny Denzongpa, he plays the character of a self-proclaimed under-world don who takes over a village. The movie was remade, with Sanjay Dutt reprising the role, but you cannot deny that Danny had already wowed us with his performance in the original Agneepath. In Sikkim, the state where Danny comes from, he enjoys unprecedented stardom even today. Danny is a perfect gentleman, a conversationalist and a great company. He is extremely down-to-earth.
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Ranjeet- Ranjeet
Ranjeet was the resident sexual assaulter of Bollywood movies. In fact, Ranjeet has shot for almost 350 rapes on screen, which also puts a big question mark on the quality of cinema in those days. It does however take a lot of courage for an actor to play a rapist, a role that could have a long-term impact on their personal life.
"My family, which was very orthodox, threw me out of the house when they learnt that I had raped the heroine in the film (Sharmelee). For some time, I had to stop signing films. I had to convince my family that I was only acting," Ranjeet recalled in an interview.
In real life Ranjeet had an impeccable reputation, never got into any controversy and was always a very shy person.
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Prem Chopra- Prem
Prem Chopra once said in an interview that men hid their wives behind them whenever they saw Prem Chopra in public. Such was the impact of this iconic Bollywood villain. He is the resident bad guy of Bollywood, with almost 200 movies under his belt, in a negative role. His decision to work as a villain was triggered by his failure as a hero in the movies. He tried his hand at negative characters, and the rest is now history. But if anyone had a reputation of being the Knight in Shining Armour it was Prem Chopra. He was always ready to help and especially for her women colleagues, he was the most dependable co-star.
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He played a hero, he played a villain, but it is the latter that gave him recognition. Awarded as "The villain of the millennium" by Stardust, he was also awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013, and was conferred with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2001.
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When we watch the films of yesteryear now, we feel like they are all lost Bollywood villain characters from the movies. They don't make such iconic Bollywood villains anymore.
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The present study investigated the phytochemical analysis of the major bioactive constituents of medicinal important plant of Punica granatum peels in its aqueous extract and green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their evaluation for antibacterial activity. Flavonoid, phenol & tannins, carbohydrates, glycosides and etc were highly concentrated in the peels extract. The synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by UV-Visible spectroscopy. UV-Visible spectroscopy of the reaction medium containing silver nanoparticles show the maximum absorbance peaks 430nm (1%), 373nm (3%), 379nm (5%). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles analyzed against bacterial cultures by using the disc diffusion method. The silver nanoparticles have shown bactericidal effects against E.coli (MTCC-40), Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC-7443), Proteus vulgaris (MTCC-*1771). The peels extract of Punica granatum quikely reduces Ag+ to Ago and enhance synthesis of silver nanoparticles with highly antibacterial activity.
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LIST: The upgrades that may make Windows 11 another hit
Sep 30, 2021 12:40 PM PHT
Julian Cirineo
Are you upgrading this October?
In last June's Windows live event, Windows chief product officer Panos Panay shared with us his childhood home. He talked about the different renovations it has gone through over the years, and how that even with all the changes it still feels like home whenever he steps in. All the memories and connections just come back to him easily. This is how he sees the upgrades Windows has had since it first came out 35 years ago.
And he is absolutely correct.
Over the years, the Windows look that people have come to love has changed drastically but in ways that are still familiar. Navigation through Windows' iconic start key and menu as well as file explorer has stayed the same even as new looks and features were plugged in. The same goes for all other processes that have been updated but with most of their fundamentals and controls still intact.
This year, we're treated with yet another upgrade to the operating system that goes beyond superficial changes yet still preserves the familiarity we've grown accustomed to. While it may be too early to tell, there are several reasons why we think that Windows 11 is yet another winner.
Design overhaul works amazingly well
Glassy edges with rounded corners is the theme that Windows 11 is going for, and it looks absolutely stunning without being distracting. The start menu has also been repositioned to the center of the taskbar instead of the usual left-hand corner. And although this is quite a change from the classic start menu, users can switch it back if they want to.
File explorer has also gotten a design update with quick access tools now minimized, giving you a cleaner and less cluttered look. There are also other subtle changes like more spacing in between icons which is great for those using hybrid or touch devices. But if you rely mostly on a mouse or trackpad, you can also switch to a compressed view which removes those extra spaces in between icons.
One thing I'm particularly excited about is window snapping. We've seen other platforms and devices try to introduce their own form of this feature, which is essential when you're multitasking, but none have come close to how intuitive Windows executes it. With Windows 11, users now get more layouts for snapping multiple windows, and there's also a button that can automatically tile the windows for you. And yes, when you switch outside the snapped group, you can switch back in as well.
The design is a beautiful upgrade but doesn't necessarily veer too far away from what we've seen in Windows 10 in terms of layout, functionality, and of course familiarity.
More cross-platform capabilities
There used to be a huge divide between users depending on which operating systems or tools they use, and Windows is beginning to bridge that divide with cross-platform capabilities.
One area we see this happening is through Microsoft Teams, where users can now chat or video call with other people, or stay in touch with them through two-way SMS even when they haven't downloaded Microsoft Teams. Teams is also now integrated into the taskbar, making it even easier to stay connected.
Keeping track of documents is also one of these areas as you can see which documents you've viewed recently regardless of what device you used. So if you opened a Word document on your phone, your laptop now knows it too.
Microsoft is reportedly also working on allowing Android apps to be opened on Windows devices. While that won't be in the rollout this October, that's still something to look forward to.
There are also new features that can be enabled through different apps within Windows, like its capability to recognize voice and handwriting so you won't necessarily have to type each word.
Better gaming experience
Productivity isn't the only edge that Windows has over other operating systems, but gaming too. And Microsoft is hard at work at enabling more apps and games to enter the Microsoft Store to make downloading them easier (no more scouring the net for .exe files hopefully). Windows 11 will also have auto-HDR to make game visuals look better, as well as direct loading from the devices' GPU and not CPU to make games load and run faster.
No more monthly updates
Microsoft will no longer release updates on a monthly basis and instead will release them on an annual basis. This cuts down the frequency of updates you have to make and also lessens the chances for buggy installations.
Another introduction in their update management is that when new patches are released, users no longer have to download the entire patch. The Windows update engine will only be checking new information that you don't already have, which would potentially cut down the file sizes you will need to download.
Security from chip to cloud
Microsoft recently adopted a new security model for their products — the Zero Trust model. This means that they do not assume any form of identity or device to be secure, they will assume that systems are already breached, and even identities or devices that have been verified could be compromised.
What this means is that Windows will continuously scan each component from chip to cloud to ensure that your device and account remain secure. They have enabled key features like hardware-based isolation, encryption, and malware protection by default, all working in the background.
Upgrading can be easy and free
If you're a Windows 10 user now, there is a chance that you can upgrade your operating system to Windows 11 for free. If you own an eligible device, the Windows Update app will notify you and give you the option to upgrade. You can also use the PC Health Check to see if your device is eligible.
Upgrades will begin rolling out by October 5, 2021, but Microsoft will be deploying this in phases.
You can visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11 to check if your device is eligible for the upgrade. – Rappler.com
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I didn't see that the mod added any racial stereotypes, but yes it is true that there are all sorts of hispanics. My mother is white and my dad black, but they're both hispanic. I don't necessarily find it offensive because again, people can do what they like, and it's not like it was meant to offend white people. The same might be said here. I personally don't want to change what the characters in the game are designed to be, even more so in a game that is mostly white. PERSONALLY.
wow chill, the purpose of the mod is for enjoyment of certain players, it's not intended to please everyone. even the modder just said the reason that it looks cuter, at least for him, and personally for those who use this mod.
hes not even racially motivated, again, because the modder thinks it's cuter and suits his preference.
Thats not 100% accurate, you did asked why he did it, but after a not offensive post by Campaigner your switch flipped and you became and snowball of crap.
Perhaps, because you're not super fluent with English, some of what I said came off as harsher than I intended it to be? I did ask the modder why in a non-aggressive fashion. And, when I was dismissed as 'unnecessarily upset,' I responded with like tone. Flippancy breeds like kind. You, on the other hand, have been very clearly attacking me as a 'SJW' and calling me racist, and things of that nature.
Pretty sure the "need" is that some people like Maru but are attracted to light-skinned girls.
but with there only being two characters with darker skin it seems a bit unfair at least.
See, that's what I was JUST talking about in the post you quoted. It doesn't matter what race other people are for Maru, she's herself and she's entitled to be however she is regardless of whether or not that satisfies your affirmative action standards.
Maybe if things were different and racism was completely done away with and people of color (not just people with black skin, anyone who isn't white really) were represented more frequently in media a mod like this wouldn't bother me or other people. Even if we have come a long ways, there's still longer to go. I know that the mod wasn't meant to harm anyone and it all really is about personal reference, but the implications behind lightening a characters skin could still hurt someone's feelings.
Every culture mostly represents its majority population. Non-white people are more heavily represented in the media of non-white countries. And the idea that someone finds white more attractive than mixed is nowhere near as offensive as people insinuating that all colored people need to be the same way. Maybe you didn't mean that, but when it's fine to modify anything in the game including and gender of other characters, but the one thing that's not okay is giving light skin to a mixed person? How do you think that feels for a mixed person that grew up with light skin? People need to not be sanctimonious about other people's experiences when you don't even understand them in the first place.
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I know man, you arent in the wrong. You´re being nice even if you dislike the mod, you dont want to see the world on fire cause of it.
And you were 'unnecessarily upset'. You´re racist with the poor white-maru, you dont like a monoethnic stardew valley, go make you own mod, I wont be upset by it, no one would..
You came out the gate aggressive acting like a SJW and also racist. Maybe you don't mean to, but it's natural that people will assume if you walk like a duck and talk like a duck then you're probably a duck.
when I was dismissed as 'unnecessarily upset,' I responded with like tone.
Did he specifically called you that? It could be you know, in general sense.
Man, this is all kinds of uncomfortable.
Racial diversity in gaming (and broader media) has a bigger impact on people than many like to think. Being able to play a game and see characters like yourself makes a big difference. As a white dude, I don't need to worry about that lol. I'm the overwhelming majority of protagonists, and my racial presentation/reading is in line with a huge number of non-protagonist characters.
The difference between a hispanic mod for Alex and a white mod for Maru is an issue of context. If Jim and Bob are supposed to be sharing a pizza, and Jim takes 6 slices for himself, it's not the same thing for Bob to steal 2 slices from Jim as it is for Jim to steal 2 slices from Bob. Both in the wider context of representation and in the narrower context of this game, racial representation is far from proportional, and favors characters that read white to their audience.
That isn't to say that people shouldn't be allowed, on a forum-rule or policy level, to make or use mods like this. Criticism is not censorship; no matter how distasteful or counterproductive I think this mod is, you can still upload, download, and produce mods like it. And I'm not honestly invested in changing that reality. People care about issues like this, so they will take the time to express their care. They are allowed to do this, and you are allowed to ignore them.
What I really care about is bringing it to attention that issues like this exist, matter, and have an impact on others. On a systemic scale! I would ask you to consider why, as a player, you want to make the only non-white-presenting bachelorette white-skinned. Is it an aesthetic preference? Where does this preference come from? How likely are people to have this preference, and how do those likelihoods affect others?
I hope I don't come off as too hostile here. Many people care a lot about these issues and so aggression comes forth readily on both sides. One from frustration at the social systems hurting many people, and one from a self-directed care instinct to protect us from sudden aggression. Take a step back, breathe, and consider where your feelings come from here. I guess I'm trying to say I want to talk about why I have been convinced to care about this issue with those of you who think a white-skin mod doesn't hurt anyone.
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Friendly reminder to keep things polite and follow forum rules.
I personally don't want to change what the characters in the game are designed to be, even more so in a game that is mostly white. PERSONALLY.
I don't understand this part though, what does it have to do with the fact that the game is filled with mostly white people? is there some kind of rule that there has to be an equal number of blacks and whites? is it illegal for it to be all whites? does the government search out places that are filled with completely white people and add a black person it in it to make ok? I'm Hispanic though and I live in a mostly black area, does that mean I have to complain and have more Hispanic people shipped in or something? I know it's your personal choice and i'm not trying to bash you for it but it just seems like a really silly reasoning.
I...really didn't. I'm not a social justice warrior. I am an egalitarian. I simply asked why the modder made this choice. Then, it spiraled. And, you're coming at this from an angle that's personal to you, based on your life experiences as a mixed race individual. I'm not saying that mixed race people HAVE to look or behave in any specific way. I'm saying that Maru was clearly designed to have darker skin and this mod takes that away from her as a character. No, it's not for everyone, it's only for people who choose to download and use this mod. That's fine. I just wanted to express my feelings on the matter, and I have. I've been branded a bigot, an SJW, a racist and more. And, all because I want there to be more racial diversity in games. This is just insane.
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I feel like I need to say this again: Skin color does not equate to race.
Continuing to insist otherwise is actually the most racist thing in this thread.
There are countries of dark-skinned people who buy skin products to lighten their skin. It's their body, and their right to do so.
Lightening skin is not racist, and it does not make them into caucasians.
OP's mod does not change Maru's "race," nor her father's. The mod literally does not change the diversity of the town.
I should point out here that you're trying to enforce what a mixed race individual must look like. You earlier admitted that it's entirely possible for her to have light skin, but every post seems to be about insisting that Maru, who has a black dad, must LOOK like she has a black dad -- which is ironically, pretty racist.
Stardew Valley is probably one of the least offensive games I've ever played. My character can look and be anything, and nobody in town seems to care or even comments if I'm a black lesbian golddigger who wants to marry the shopkeeper's daughter instead of working on my farm. And yet, in this thread, Maru needs to look like she's black because her dad's black, because skin color equals racial diversity.
tpp, Mar 8, 2016
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No. No, no, no. I'm stating that because her original design has darker skin, she should be left with darker skin. No. Skin color is not the ONLY contributing factor in one's race. But, in video games, it's one of the clearest indicators.
Indeed. You shouldnt enforce your way of thinking into others. Color or races doesnt matter. If just a matter of likes here, thats why mods are for. If you dont like a mode go play vanilla stardew or make your own mod, dont try to push your morals on others.
P. Now I want to create a mixed character to only befriend deee and maru, cause all the other villagers are bieng mean and racist to me (?).
Maybe its not for the OP, who are we to judge?.
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I...really didn't. I'm not a social justice warrior. I am an egalitarian.
Then, it spiraled. And, you're coming at this from an angle that's personal to you, based on your life experiences as a mixed race individual.
Honestly, I think the primary reason for people modding Maru is the fact that her sprite and portrait not only mismatch, but are... well, really weird. Most people I've talked to online actually prefer Maru's older sprites -- the ones where she has brown eyes, curly hair, and doesn't look like she has a purple spray tan. And obviously it's up to personal choice, but it seems like most people agree that earlier curly-hair Maru is cuter than the present one.
e: I just realized I didn't actually answer your question. The point I'm trying to make here is to emphasize that players (in general) actually like Maru for who she actually is, and most of the mods so far seem to support that. As for why make her light-skinned, well... Why make cows into Pinkie Pies with bloated tits? Why turn the wizard into a cute girl?
I... I really don't know, but what people do in games doesn't necessarily suggest any real-life behavior. I've killed thousands of people in games for doing nothing other than speaking to me the wrong way (Fallout NV), but I don't think this somehow has some deeper meaning that suggests that I'm a loose cannon waiting to go off, or that suggests I enjoy killing people in real life.
Likewise, I don't think anyone choosing to use this mod necessarily means they're a suppressed racist or holds some unsurfaced bigoted notions.
Her/his own point of view and nothing else probably.
I'm protecting Maru. No, she's not real. But, in the game, she is mixed race with a skintone closer to her father's. Period. I'm not ignorant. You're lumping me into a category that is not fitting. You've got bones about people who, in your opinion, dictate what to be mixed means. I'm not making any such statements. I'm saying Maru was designed to be darker skinned, and I think she should stay that way. That's all. Why are you taking this issue so personally? :/
No it doesnt have to be dark skinned, if someone want to mod it go ahead and make it yellow.


Meet YA Fantasy author Laura Thalassa and watch as she reads from THE UNEARTHLY, book one in The Unearthly series. Then get to know her as she poses a fun trivia question. Be sure to leave a comment to enter the giveaway for one of two prizes: (1) eBook copy of The Unearthly, book one in The Unearthly series for an international winner OR (1) a paperback of the same for a US-based winner.
Summary: The first time I was declared dead, I lost my past. The second time, I lost my humanity. Now I'm being hunted, and if I die again, my soul is up for forfeit.
Thanks for sharing information about this interesting author. The books look like an interesting premise.
I'm looking forward to this one Colleen. I know I'm not a young adult, but I do like YA books. Mega hugs.


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'Spider-Man: Far From Home' is a grounded superhero movie grounded in teen love [spoiler-free review]
:( Iron Man dying, but :) <3 for teen relationships?!
by Jordan Poblete
in Marvel · Movie Reviews
— 1 Jul, 2019
I remember when Marvel Studios announced a few years back that they would be making another standalone Spider-Man film. And I was excited!
There was excitement to be had for numerous reasons: while it was being made by Sony (which still owns the rights to Spider-Man), it was being done with the help of the amazing Kevin Feige-led Marvel Studios, it had a tie to greater Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Spidey himself was being played by arguably the best actor for the character: Tom Holland.
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" was indeed a Spider-Man film that I thoroughly enjoyed for all those reasons listed above and more. However, the greatest reason why I enjoyed it was because it was all so grounded.
Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' SPIDER-MAN: ™ FAR FROM HOME / SONY PICTURES
For all that it's worth, Marvel's Cinematic Universe is indeed a universe, where space battles happen and supernatural heroes come and save the day. Like the Captain America films, however, these new Spider-Man films are probably the most relatable to us, mere human beings.
"Spider-Man: Far From Home" basic outline is once again tied to high school life. This time around, Peter Parker, MJ, Ned, and his classmates get to go on a field trip to Europe for an academic trip. And so, the typical high school teen shenanigans one would assume happen on a trip like this does indeed happen. Those who were a big fan of Spidey and MJ getting to know each other better will be pleasantly surprised in this film aka teen love and a whole lot of meme-funny is key here.
But even with this very youthful and relatable story driver, we don't stray far from the complexity and dangers there are when living within the MCU.
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This is done through things that were put into the trailers for the film: an introduction to a new "super" named Mysterio (who is also in Marvel comics) and Peter having to deal with the loss of his friend and mentor Tony Stark aka Iron Man. This film takes in the same world and a few months after "Avengers: Endgame" and 'The Snap'.
While not going into detail on what plays out between those two aspects of the film, we can say that each one does bring a uniqueness to what one might think of when thinking of a Marvel film. I personally did not feel any 'superhero fatigue' when watching this movie with overused plot lines or devices that are common in superhero movies like this.
Instead, you get a whole bunch of twists and reliefs that are mixed together pretty well to create something that keeps you interested throughout the entire runtime.
So there you have it. An epic MCU film that's grounded in something real and fun like teens having fun and falling in love. It's nothing particularly new, but it is something that makes for a pretty enjoyable moviegoing experience. And that's why we watch Marvel movies anyway, right?!
Rating: Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, some language, and brief suggestive comments
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Most of us understand agency to mean a kind of company: one that represents other companies, or individuals. Insurance, real estate and advertising agencies come to mind.
In fact agency has a deeper and more important meaning. Namely, the capacity of individuals to act independently, to make choices, and to impose their will in the world. By this meaning, agency is a big deal in sociology, psychology, philosophy, law and many other fields. But it's missing is business. That's because we're accustomed to understanding business as a structural thing: an instrument of control.
The debate concerning the primacy of either structure or agency on human behaviour is a central ontological issue in sociology, political science, and the other social sciences. In this context, "agency" refers to the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices. "Structure", by contrast, refers to the recurrent patterned arrangements which seem to influence or limit the choices and opportunities that individuals possess. The structure versus agency debate may therefore be understood simply as the issue of socialisation against autonomy.
Limiting individual choices through "patterned arrangements" has been an ideal of big business for a very long time. Choice is an ideal too, provided your product or service provides a choice for customers to not choose competing products or services. Agency-type choice, in which individuals are free to assert their will and their means, doesn't get much respect.
In fact, most big businesses aren't interested in customers that have lots of agency — unless those customers aren't captured yet. Instead big business has long idealized controlling customers. That's why they talk about "capturing," "acquiring," "managing," "locking in" and "owning" them. And spend billions on systems that help them do that.
Personal autonomy on Facebook only goes as far as Facebook lets it go. Same with every other "social" system run by an entity other than yourself. They put a lid on your agency. You are not free.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with social systems, or structures, or even with businesses that want to control your choices. I am saying that agency has been AWOL from the market's table. And bringing it there is what we're doing with VRM.
What we'll have, as VRM tools roll out and come into use, is many ways to test concepts such as methodological individualism and action theory. Mostly, however, I think it's a way to see how much larger, and better, we can make the economy once individual customers are free to express their intentions.
Bonus link — which I put here hoping that somebody can fix it. Since it's about me and some stuff I've said, I'm not the one to do that.
A year ago, at VRooM Boston 2009, Ben Rubin, founder and CTO of Zeo — the hot new sleep fitness company — visited questions about who owns and controlled personal data. Was the sleep data you produce as a customer entirely Zeo's? Was it yours? Both? Neither? What right should anybody have to use it, and under what conditions?
These kinds of questions aren't easily answered at a time when mining and selling personal data has turned into a white-hot industry, whether people like it or not. Data about individuals is also easy to rationalize as a corporate asset: something that makes the company itself more valuable.
Since then answers have begun to sort themselves out.
I opened Zeo up, soldered to the lines that drive the display, and got my sleep phase output to my PC in real-time! This generated substantial interest from Zeo – and Ben Rubin (Zeo CTO) and I began our discussion on hacking, open source, and Zeo. I was thrilled when I learned that part of my summer would be interning for Zeo creating official ways to get at Zeo data!
Remember everyone's favorite Zeo-hacker-turned-intern, Brian?
This summer, Brian produced two amazing projects for Zeo: the first – the Zeo Data Decoder – allows you to get at your sleep data without uploading it. The second (the main course, if you will) is the Zeo Raw Data Library.
We hope developers will use the Raw Data Library for cool applications. Need some ideas?
Build a lucid dreaming application that triggers a light or sound when a user enters REM sleep.
Wake yourself during REM in the middle of the night and keep a sweet sleep journal.
Use brainwaves for cool Brain Computer Interface projects while you are awake. For inspiration check out interAxon.
Visualize your brainwaves while awake for bio-feedback applications like concentration or relaxation.
How do I get my hands on it?!?
You can get the documentation, the library to read the RDL, and an example sleep stage and brainwave visualizer over on sourceforge. Yup; we decided to open source all of that stuff, so feel free to hack/modify to your needs (and share if you like!). The special firmware (2.6.3R) needed to run the RDL is over here after you fill out a simple form.
We encourage people who are using the RDL to jump on the forums and discuss it. People are already using the RDL to optimize polyphasic sleep naps and help them lucid dream with Zeo. Please use the forums for support and also feel free to email us at DeveloperRelations@myZeo.com. We'll also do our best to help troubleshoot, but remember that this is an alpha release so there may be bugs.
Please let us know what you think in the comments on on the forums. Hack away!
I just had to post that whole passage because it's so completely cool.
Zeo is proud to announce the first partner using ZQ outside of our own web application: The Digifit Dashboard for Healthy LivingSM iPhone app. Digifit is the only Healthcare and Fitness app for the iPhone that integrates heart rate monitoring for tracking cardio fitness. We're pretty sure Columbus from Zombieland would be happy with this — his #1 Rule for a Zombified America is Cardio!
Withings and Zeo are leading edge pioneers in the industry and we are thrilled to partner with them. With the latest upgrade, our Digifit app completes the health triad puzzle by 'automagically' tracking the three most important influences on one's health: exercise, weight and sleep. We do indeed have it All Together Now.
This is close to home for me, because I'm just starting to get into serious fitness work, which started with my Withings scale. Gotta get a Zeo thing now. (Like the one above.) And Digifit.
Digifit is the first partner to leverage our soon-to-be-released Web API, which allows data from Zeo to flow out to any internet connected service that wants to leverage the power of sleep quality. We'll continue to partner with organizations working in athletics, nutrition, general health, and more to help their users leverage the power of sleep fully so stay tuned!
For more on API jazz, follow Craig Burton. I especially like his Prezi here. Gets you thinking about bi-directional or "full duplex" APIs. This tutorial shows how to do context automation with Kynetx KRL webhooks and the Twilio API.


These are the pictures of how things were in the garden on the 8th Jan. I have no idea what many of the plants that are still visible are, or what is going to grow throughout the year.
It is split into three parts. This is the right hand border as seen from the house. The fence gets some sun at noon at this time of year. This is the wetter side of the garden. Rain collects in pools by the side of the lawn and the grass is very squelchy even when there has not been much rain.
There is a whole mess of trees together here and I'm not sure how many there actually are. I like the red berries on this. I'm thinking it is a kind of cotoneaster. You can also see a "herringbone" like branch growing from the ground. This may be connected to the other one or it might be completely separate.
There is a rush in the background, I'm wanting to remove that.
This tree has thorns. I'm thinking it might be a pyracantha. There are no berries (the berries that can be seen do not belong to the main tree in the picture), although there is evidence of the whispy little stalks that look like they may have held berries, so will have to wait for it to flower to be sure what it is.
There are again two similar shrubs close together here. I don't much like the one in front. The one behind with the red colour on the new branches is nicer and has a few flowers.
Another small bush with red berries.
Looks like a primrose, with a few sad looking flowers hardly showing. A few bulbs in the bottom half of the picture, not showing any sign of flowing.
Not a very interesting picture. There is a tall verbenia, some catmint (probably) and some weeds.
A pheasant berry bush, also known as Himalayan Honeysuckle or Leycesteria formosa.
I just discovered these last year and they have rather pretty hanging flowers. I was quite suprised when I suddenly realised that I had one.
A short peice of hedging. It may be a golden japanese holly. I'll probably be removing this to make room for more flowers.
A rather large rush. Well I think it is but I havn't examined it against a description. It is going to be removed.
Winter jasmine in flower. I'm hoping that with a bit a prune I can get some more flowers next year, there seems to be a lot of old branches.
Whatever this is, it has a decidedly minty smell. I've no idea what kind.