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Kim Porter & Diddy's Kids: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
By	Danilo Castro
Updated Nov 15, 2018 at 5:54pm
Getty	Kim Porter and her children.
Kim Porter has died. The model and former girlfriend of Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found dead at her Los Angeles home on Thursday. She was 47. According to TMZ, Porter had be suffering from flu-like symptoms, and possibly pneumonia, for the past several weeks. Her cause is death has yet to be determined.
Porter had three children with Diddy during their thirteen year relationship, and raised a fourth that Porter had from a previous relationship. Learn more about them and their respective careers below.
1. Their Son Christian Combs Is a Dolce & Gabbana Model & Rapper
SJ on iceee #forever @alexmoss
A post shared by Christian Combs (@kingcombs) on Nov 11, 2018 at 8:59pm PST
Porter and Diddy gave birth to their son Christian 'King' Combs in 1998. Combs has gone on to become a model for Dolce & Gabbana and recently inked a deal to take part in Tommy Jeans' Spring 2018 campaign. Combs also models for his father's fashion line Sean John.
"I feel blessed to be a part of it," he told Essence about being a model. "To see it come from when I was a baby to where it is now, I've seen my dad put in so much work and it's just great to be a part of this history. When I was younger, I didn't take it as serious because it was just something that was a part of my life. I didn't know how great it was to have a clothing line like this. But now, to look back on it and to see all the campaigns I used to do and the history that I was a part of… it's super dope."
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In addition to his modeling career, Combs has released music on his father's label Bad Boy Records. He released his first official single "Love You Better" featuring Chris Brown, on February 9, 2018.
When asked about balancing modeling and rapping, Combs told Billboard: "I'm in the studio all the time and you know, the modeling stuff is like having one car you go and drive once in awhile, but it's not like an everyday thing for me right now. Music is really an everyday thing."
2. Their Twin Daughters Jessie James and D'Lila Are Child Models
And just like that , my lil ladies Jessie and D'Lila are off to Middle School ?? #timekeeponticking
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Sep 4, 2018 at 2:14pm PDT
Porter and Diddy gave birth to their twin daughters Jessie James and D'Lila in 2006. The pair began modeling at a very young age, as Bossip reports they landed their first print ad campaign in 2014 as spokesmodels for Ruum American Kids' Wear.
In 2016, Jessie James and D'Lila posed for the cover of Halycon Kids. Porter posted a photo of the pair on her Instagram with the caption: "JESSIE and D'LILA cover girls for @halcyon.kids !!' They get it from they MAMA !!!"
Porter frequently posted about the girls on her Instagram. This past September, she uploaded a photo of them with the caption:Identical Twin's … I just love watching the Bond they Share … they just get each other." Less than a week after, she posted a photo of them on their first day of middle school. "And just like that," she wrote. "My lil ladies Jessie and D'Lila are off to Middle School."
3. Porter's Son Quincy Is From a Previous Relationship With Singer Al B. Sure!
Quincity.
A post shared by Quincy (@quincy) on Nov 12, 2018 at 6:26pm PST
Quincy Taylor Brown was born on June 4, 1991 to Porter and R&B singer Al B. Sure! The couple split shortly after, however, and Quincy was adopted by Diddy as own his son. He godfather is legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones, whom he is named after. He explained the confusion surrounding his family lineage during an interview with the Jasmine Brand.
"My last name is Combs, my last name is Brown – I go by Quincy," he explained. "If I was able to take off the Brown and the Combs for my brand… I might do that, you know? But dealing with how they structure things I don't mind the 'Quincy Brown' being my actor name and just the 'Quincy' as an artist, as a brand but either way I'm Quincy."
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Like Porter and Diddy's other children, Quincy has found success in many different avenues. He's an actor, having appeared in films like Brotherly Love and Dope and the television series Star, on which he has a recurring part. He's released a handful of singles under the Quincy moniker, including "Stay Awhile" featuring Kendra and "Friends First" featuring French Montana.
He's also a model represented by the Wilhelmina modeling agency. He walked the runway for Naomi Campbell's Ebola awareness show for New York Fashion Week in 2014, and is also the founder of the production company FourXample.
4. Diddy Had Chance Combs With Another Woman During His Time With Porter
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @diddy on this day a GENIUS was born ,may you continue to be the Driving Force of ENERGY that GOD created you to be !! Thank you for giving me the best gifts of life our CHILDREN !! ❤❤????????????
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Nov 4, 2018 at 9:09am PST
In an interview with Essence Magazine, Porter details learning that Diddy had fathered a child with another woman named Sarah Chapman. The child, Chance Combs, was born five months after Jessie James and D'Lila. "It's not an original script. He's not the first man who's cheated," Porter explained. "He's not the first man who's had a baby outside of his relationship. He's not the originator of this. But at this point in my life ? I have girls now ? it's a different program."
Porter also expressed regret over the fact that she didn't learn about the other child directly from Diddy. "I would have preferred to find out from him because that's a man," she revealed. "I know it's hard for anyone to say to their significant other, 'I've gotten into some sh*t and I got a baby on the way.' But men do get caught up in things; I'm not naive to that. Still, there's a right and a wrong way to handle it. Because, most of all, we were friends. Even if I couldn't have understood it as a woman, I would have understood it as a friend."
Porter continued: "He told me that he may have gotten himself into a situation and he may have fathered another child outside the relationship and I said, 'Really? Well, I already knew. I'm glad you decided to be a man,' " recalls Porter. "I was like, 'Dude, this is so wack I can't even respect you right now.' And for me, once the respect is gone, I'm not even listening to you."
5. Porter Stayed Friendly With Diddy After Their Split to Raise the Kids Together
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Nov 4, 2018 at 4:57pm PST
Even after she and Diddy split in 2007, Porter made a point of keeping her family close. She continued to post photos of the kids with Diddy on her Instagram, and told Essence that her bond with the music mogul remained strong. "You know how when two people go their separate ways, most of the time there's animosity? It's not like that with us," she explained. "Sean and I have this bond, this friendship. It's not about 'if you're faithful to me, if I'm being faithful to you.' We're friends."
"I'm the person he can tell his inner most thoughts to and he's that person for me," she continued. "He still calls me everyday and we talk. There's no ill feeling or 'I can't stand you, I hate you, don't call.' There's none of that. We have three children together so that's just not an option. We're committed to our children even if we couldn't commit to each other."
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Here's an incredibly rare UK-released 7" from 1983, chock full that DIY minimal synth/post-punk vibe we all know and love. You may recall the A-side from the most recent SOR compilations, but until now I haven't seen the flip floating around anywhere. The A-side is a bona fide classic, with solid baritone vocals, a catchy chorus, and cold synths galore. Even the uncharacteristic guitar solo is a welcome slice of heaven. The flip is more of the same, similar vibes all around.
I wish I could tell you more about this single, but this is all that Nick Haward ever recorded, and the only release on Cradle Music Incorporated. If you dug the Ahab single, Five or Six's "Another Reason," and some of the catchier Eyeless in Gaza singles, this one will definitely make your ears happy. Enjoy!


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L'Homme du Kentucky (titre original : ) est un film américain réalisé par Burt Lancaster, sorti en 1955.

Synopsis
Originaire du Kentucky, Elias Wakefield se rend au Texas accompagné de son jeune fils, pour y commencer une nouvelle vie. Il est arrêté sans motif par le shérif de Prideville et, talonné par deux frères de la famille Fromes qu'une ancienne rivalité oppose aux Wakefield, s'enfuit grâce à l'aide de Hannah, une servante engagée dont il rachète la liberté. Ils font halte à Humility chez Zack, le frère d'Elias. Afin d'économiser l'argent du bateau à vapeur qui les emmènera au Texas, Elias récolte des coquillages et Hannah travaille dans une taverne.

Elias devient le souffre-douleur de la ville lorsqu'il écrit au président James Monroe, lui demandant s'il souhaite lui acheter une perle trouvée dans une moule d'eau douce. Après une rixe entre son fils et des camarades de classe, déclenchée par des lazzis, il se rapproche de la maîtresse d'école Mademoiselle Susie. Finalement, il parvient à remporter la mise sur un casino flottant, retournant à son avantage sa réputation d'homme des bois crédule contre les aigrefins qui croyaient le rouler. Il met ainsi les rieurs de son côté à Humility mais attise l'hostilité de Stan Bodine, propriétaire de la taverne.

Sous les influences conjuguées de son frère, qui souhaite l'associer à ses affaires, et de Mademoiselle Susie, Elias Wakefield se civilise et réfrène son aspiration à la Frontière. Même s'il a désormais de quoi payer sa place sur le bateau, il envisage de s'installer et d'épouser Susie, au grand désarroi de son fils. Le jour où les Fromes le retrouvent, prévenus par Bodine, Hannah lui sauve une nouvelle fois la vie.

Fiche technique
 Titre : L'Homme du Kentucky
 Titre original : The Kentuckian
 Réalisation : Burt Lancaster
 Scénario : A.B. Guthrie Jr. d'après The Gabriel Horn de Felix Holt
 Musique : Bernard Herrmann
 Photographie : Ernest Laszlo
 Costumes : Norma
 Montage : George E. Luckenbacher
 Producteurs : Harold Hecht, James Hill
 Production : United Artists
 Pays d'origine :
 Format : couleurs - 2,35:1
 Genre : western
 Durée : 104 minutes
 Date de sortie :

Distribution
 Burt Lancaster  (V.F : Claude Bertrand) : Elias Wakefield, dit «  »
 John Carradine  (V.F : Abel Jacquin) : Fletcher
 Dianne Foster  (V.F : Françoise Fechter) : Hannah
 John Litel  (V.F : Jean Toulout) : Babson
 Diana Lynn  (V.F : Rolande Forest) : Susie
 Donald MacDonald : «  » Wakefield
 Walter Matthau : Stan Bodine
 John McIntire  (V.F : Pierre Morin) : Zack Wakefield
 Una Merkel  (V.F : Germaine Michel) : Sophie Wakefield
 Edward Norris  (V.F : Raymond Loyer) : croupier sur le bateau
 Rhys Williams : shérif de Prideville
 James Seay  (V.F : André Valmy : joueur sur le bateau
 Lisa Ferraday (V.F : Florence Arnaud) : joueuse sur le bateau
 Milicent Patrick : joueuse en rouge sur le bateau
 Lee Erikson  (V.F : Christian Fourcade) :	Luke Lester
 Mitchell Kowal  (V.F : Jean Violette) : postier
 Douglas Spencer et Paul Wexler : les frères Fromes
 Will Wright : John Decker
 James Griffith (non crédité) : joueur sur le bateau

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Film américain sorti en 1955
Film dramatique américain
Western américain
Film avec une musique composée par Roy Webb
Film produit par Harold Hecht
Adaptation d'un roman américain au cinéma
Film sur le harcèlement au travail
Film en anglais
Film d'United Artists

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In 1981 the Düsseldorf band Die Krupps (Jürgen Engler, Bernward Malaka, Ralf Dörper) released "Stahlwerksinfonie" (Steelworks Symphony) mixing EBM and industrial rock. 35 years later, a new version of "Stahlwerkrequiem" is hitting the shops, recorded with Krautrock musicians Mani Neumeier (Guru Guru), Jean-Hervé Peron and Zappi Diermaier (Faust), Pyrolator (Der Plan) and US postrock musician Scott Telles.
The new version is available on CD for pre-order and on vinyl (including a CD) as well.
Jürgen Engler recalls: "The idea was to do the impossible, reinvent the wheel and create something which had never been done before. When Bernward Malaka and I came up with the idea for the "Stahlwerksinfonie", we had little knowledge of the experimental excursions of early Krautrockers like Guru Guru or Faust. Those bands had been at the forefront of a musical revolution inspired by Jazz, Free Jazz, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix and the worldwide escalation of conflicts in 1968.
Our approach was modern, industrial and purely atonal. We wanted to push the envelope of musical boundaries. Listening to Lou Reed's "Metal Machine Music" almost every day, the "Stahlwerksinfonie" turned out as unconventional, radical and dark as intended, with the shows usually ending in total chaos. Mission accomplished.
As I started digging deeper into the past of early 70s German Underground music in the late 80s, I discovered that there were bands who had also tried to break away from the musical past and explore the possibilities of ambience and noise, like Cluster. Their song "Live in der Fabrik" from the 1972 album "Cluster II" can be called the forerunner of what was to become Industrial in the early 1980s. Had I been aware of the track in 1980, I would have probably stepped back from the idea of doing the "Stahlwerksinfonie". Fortunately I did not. Many years later, in the meantime having produced records and become friends with some of the original Krautrock artists, like Mani Neumeier of Guru Guru, Jean-Hervé Peron and Zappi Diermaier of Faust, Dieter Moebius of Cluster, Chris Karrer of Amon Düül, the idea grew on me to record an all new version of the "Stahlwerksinfonie".
In related news, don't forget the "The Remix Wars" by Die Krupps vs Front Line Assembly which has now been remastered and re-released on vinyl!


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Watch Goo Goo Dolls Perform 'So Alive' on Conan, It's Anthem-Like
Rock band Goo Goo Dolls showed up to promote their latest album on Conan last night, with a performance of their new single 'So Alive'. The track is from Boxes, the band's just released eleventh studio album.
And, when you watch Goo Goo Dolls performing live, it is still hard to get your head round the fact that this band has been together since 1986. Thirty years. That's a long time.
Especially when the two founding members — lead vocalist John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac — are still with the band. And just as mesmerizing to watch as they always were.
As for Boxes, the album was released on May 6th, and quickly became known as more of an 'anthem album' than anything else. All I know is I'm not complaining.
Watch Goo Goo Dolls singing 'So Alive' on Conan last night in the video below. Yep. Anthem-like and cool.
Edit: Sadly, the Goo Goo Dolls performance of 'So Alive' on Conan has been deleted from his YouTube channel, so I've substituted this similarly cool performance the band gave on The Today Show. Enjoy!
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Pain Management and Opioid Use with Veterans and Service Members
Reposted from: https://newsletter.samhsa.gov/2017/06/12/opioid-pain-management-for-veterans-active-duty-military
All credit goes to the original author
Military service brings a risk for serious injury, and with it, the possibility of severe or chronic pain. Such pain may be treated with prescription medication – sometimes opioids – which carry a risk for overuse or misuse. SAMHSA has been working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enhance informed prescribing practices and prevent misuse that can result in overdose or even death.
Controlling Pain
Injuries incurred during military service can be complex and the management of chronic pain requires attention. According to Friedhelm Sandbrink, M.D., VA's Acting National Program Director for Pain Management, up to 75 percent of older veterans experience chronic pain. Prevalence of severe pain is strikingly more common in veterans than in the general population, particularly in younger veterans and in veterans who served during recent conflicts. Complicating matters even more are co-occurring disorders experienced by veterans, such as posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, for which additional psychotropic medications may be prescribed. Medication interaction is an important consideration.
"The challenge for those prescribing medications in the military and in the VA is to find the right balance to get the pain under control and to keep the patient safe," said Dr. Sandbrink. "We want to ensure that patients are finding relief and taking medications as prescribed, and that we are aware of other sedating medications or alcohol use that could increase the risk of overdose." He added, "in order to find the right balance, we nowadays rely less on medication and make much greater use of other approaches, including behavioral therapies, physical therapy and integrative health modalities, and emphasize physical and mental function."
Providers outside the military systems and VA are accessed by more than half of those who serve, so they also need to be aware of population-specific guidance for veterans and service members. This is particularly true for members of the National Guard and Reserve, whose home communities may not include military supports.
The High Risk Of Relapse – For individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder who relapse, the risk of overdose is greatest. Tolerance of a drug during sobriety decreases, so if a person resumes at the same dosage as before recovery, that use can be lethal. For this reason, it is important to educate family members on the possibilities of misuse and how to respond.
The DoD currently has a pilot project called Building Healthy Military Communities that addresses the unique needs of geographically dispersed service members and their families that may affect readiness, resiliency, and wellbeing. SAMHSA also supports this work to address the mental health needs of service members and their families in communities throughout the U.S.
Interagency Task Force
The DoD, VA, and HHS participate in the Interagency Task Force on Military and Veterans Mental Health, created in 2013 to ensure that veterans, service members, and their families can access the services and supports that they need. SAMHSA represents the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on this Task Force. Through this partnership, SAMHSA provides a number of resources to DoD and VA providers, including:
Online trainings and webinars, including medication-assisted treatment training, that not only educate prescribing professionals, but also family members who might need to administer medication if overdose occurs.
SAMHSA review of Management of Substance Use Disorder and Management of Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines and the subsequent development of new areas, including:
patient-centered care,
substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions,
engagement strategies,
addiction-focused medical management,
accreditation standards,
shared decision-making, and
management of substance use disorders in DoD healthcare settings.
The Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center (SMVF TA) that provides technical assistance to states and territories and offers policy academies, where all three departments work together to determine ways to strengthen behavioral health supports at the state level.
Video modules on safe opioid prescribing practices.
Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) training to recognize and mobilize if someone may be at risk for or have a substance use disorder.
MAT-X mobile app to support medication assisted treatment of opioid use disorder.
SAMHSA and Veterans Affairs in Action
Dr. Karen Drexler, M.D., the National Mental Health Program Director for Substance Use Disorders in the VA, explained that, "SAMHSA resources and trainings are excellent. We are currently using many SAMHSA resources such as the PCSS-MAT and PCSS-O to educate Veterans, their families and clinicians about the best approaches to care."
SAMHSA has been instrumental in training the prescribing workforce in the military to limit the length of opioid and other pain medication use, recognize the signs of misuse, be aware of treatment options, and understand DEA waivers to prescribe Buprenorphine (medication-assisted treatment to help people reduce or quit their use of opiates, such as pain relievers like morphine). SAMHSA uses evidence-based practices to develop these trainings that have substantially reduced dosages to stay within the recommended ranges and have encouraged providers to limit opioid use to three months.
"SAMHSA's contribution on the Task Force has led to some specific advancements that support military service members, veterans, and their families," said Cicely Burrows-McElwain, SAMHSA's Military and Veteran Affairs Liaison. "In addition to reviewing the clinical practice guidelines, SAMHSA also worked with the other agencies to relay and report prescription drug information to Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs which helps to prevent over prescribing and overmedicating."
The VA also worked to eliminate the co-pay on drugs like naloxone that are used if someone overdoses, making it much more accessible to patients and their families.
Dr. Drexler's experience with SAMHSA's trainings and work on the Task Force has changed the way she thinks about treatment. She explained that she had a patient with multiple medical problems that increase the risk for overdose such as sleep apnea and emphysema who was stable on medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, but life stressors led him to relapse to benzodiazepine use. "Every time he came in, he was intoxicated, so we couldn't have a meaningful discussion about treatment and I was especially concerned about overdose because he lived alone."
The SAMHSA training encourages providers to think creatively about care and who to involve in overdose prevention and education. As a result, Dr. Drexler reached out to her patient's sister and shared information learned in the SAMHSA training and prescribed a naloxone rescue kit. Educating his sister helped her to assist in limiting his access to illicit pills. "My very next visit with him, he was alert, and I was able to have a meaningful talk with him about recovery and safety."
"The federal coordination made it possible to look at risks and safety concerns across an entire spectrum of federal efforts," said A. Kathryn Power, M.A., Executive Lead for SAMHSA on the Interagency Task Force. "The coordination, weekly communication, and measured positive outcomes all point to better care for military service members and veterans. That has been, and continues to be, our driving force."
Although advancements have been made to better equip treatment providers with information and training to prevent circumstances that could lead to addiction, opioid misuse continues to be a serious public health concern. Providers in the DoD and VA continue their efforts to address pain and limit opioid use, while discussing potential associated risks with military service members, veterans, and their families. SAMHSA's work with the Task Force, and work done to support states across the country through the SMVF TA Center, will ensure that the support, resources, and training to improve care and prevent substance use disorders is accessible no matter where military service members and veterans go for care.
Daniel and Stephanie Keegan's Story
Daniel Keegan, a soldier in the 82nd Airborne and son of Stephanie Keegan (in above image) who works with a number of advocacy groups to raise awareness. Daniel struggled with opioid addiction and overdosed two weeks before the start of his treatment in the VA. Stephanie calls this her "joy" picture because of his smile and the cup he is holding – it was the last image taken before he passed away.
"My son Daniel was a soldier for nearly eight years, deploying to Afghanistan twice. He came home from his second deployment with a serious case of PTSD and quickly became addicted, as a means of self-medicating. Daniel wanted to get well so that he could help the struggling veterans following in his footsteps. I promised him that if we lost him, I would take up the fight in his place. I will continue on this mission until my last breath." – Stephanie Keegan
The Voice Awards 2017 – A Focus on Veterans
The Voice Awards will take place on August 16, 2017 at UCLA's Royce Hall. The annual event recognizes individuals in recovery who have promoted family involvement in recovery, have led efforts to reduce the negative attitudes and misperceptions of behavioral health conditions, and have had a positive influence where they live and work. This year, special consideration will be given to leaders who are working to ensure that America's military and veteran communities have access to the mental health and substance use treatment and services they deserve.


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Research into why families choose not to donate organs for transplant
Researchers at the University of Southampton wish to investigate why some families decided against donating their loved one's organs for transplant, when asked by medical staff.
The project, led by Dr Magi Sque from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, aims to discover whether families who decided not to donate would be happy to be contacted and invited to take part in the research through the media.
Her team has placed advertisements in major local newspapers and on radio stations to highlight the study and invite participation from families who did not give permission for organ donation.
"We need to understand how relatives make decisions about organ donation. It is easy to find people who agreed to the process but far more difficult to talk to those who declined. We want to find about 20 families who decided not to agree to the donation," said Dr Sque.
Last year, around two thousand people received donated organs in transplant operations, but more than five thousand are still waiting. Eleven million people have signed up to the NHS organ donor register but many people will still die without making their wishes on donation known to their loved ones.


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Game of Thrones photo recap: "The Ghost of Harrenhal"
This week on Game of Thrones we were treated to a marriage proposal, signs of unrest in King's Landing, and a truly incredible number of references to death by burning. As for Melisandre's smoke baby, that child has left the nest and is doing his parents proud. As usual, the night's best moments are on display in photographic form, while Westeros' wittiest wordplay has been compiled below for your reading pleasure. Make sure your baby dragons are fed, and read on!
The best moments from "The Ghost of Harrenhal": the Night's Watch makes it to an even less hospitable location than Craster's compound, a warlock shows off his abilities, and Brienne of Tarth kicks ass even when she's grieving.
The episode's best quotes: Tyrion is, as usual, on fire (not literally, although that may be coming soon), Arya stares down Tywin Lannister, and Ser Jorah (almost) proclaims his love.
"Do you want to be a queen?" "No. I want to be the queen." And Margery Tyrell throws her hat (or, rather, extremely low-cut dress) in the ring.
"Myrcella's a sweet, innocent girl and I don't blame her at all for you." Myrcella's betrothal may be less about protecting the girl from Stannis, and more about protecting her from Cersei.
"Tell me, if the vile allegations against my brother and sister are true, do you think it would make Jamie more likely to kill you, or less likely? When I tell him you're fucking her, I mean." "I'm telling you the truth!" "Smart money would be on more likely." "She's making wildfire, I swear!" "Though then perhaps his own unnatural urges would give him sympathy for yours." "The alchemists' guild has been commissioned!" "I suppose there's only one way to find out." The disinterested way that Tyrion keeps going with his train of thought, oblivious to Lancel's desperation, is just wonderful.
"He's very busy. Being repeatedly humiliated by Robb Stark is time consuming." One suspects that Tyrion is at least a little pleased by Tywin's losses.
"You have to admire his imagination." "He's talking about you." "What? Demon monkey!?" It's easy to forget that not everyone sees Tyrion for the hilarious, brilliant badass that he is.
"Stop! We yield." Yara may have appeared for a grand total of thirty seconds, but she uses her moment in the spotlight for the best possible purpose: to mock her vainglorious brother.
"Anyone can be killed." I half-expected Arya to leap at Tywin and strangle him to death right here. The girl is that fearsome.
"I was always a girl." "And I was always aware." Jaquen H'Ghar could either be a highly useful friend to Arya, or a very fearsome foe.
"Beautiful isn't it! Gilly would love it here." When you do get married, Sam, maybe let your wife plan the honeymoon.
"What do you think they were like, the first men?" "Stupid. Smart men don't find themselves in place like this." A little sarcastic humor goes a long way north of the Wall.
"You would not dare insult my order whilst Aerys Targaryen lived!" "Well, he's not living anymore." Bronn for the win!
"Men like to talk about other men... when they're happy." Daenerys is the subtlest pimp on Game of Thrones, which is really saying something.
"There are times when I look at you, and I still can't believe you're real." It's a good thing that the show aged Dany up from the books (where she was 14); that way, Jorah's love is sweet, rather than creepy.
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Labels: Game of Thrones, Now with Pictures, Recap
The Atlantic proves that the New York Times doesn't have a monopoly on fantasy bashing
Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) bares all on Game of Thrones. (That "all" is not included here, as a
consideration for anyone reading this at work or in front of small children.)
Apparently Ginia Bellafante and Neil Genzlinger at the New York Times aren't the only writers who let their anti-fantasy bias inform their opinions of Game of Thrones. Ta-Nehesi Coates at The Atlantic took on the issue of gratuitous nudity on the series, which in and of itself can be a very productive discussion. But instead of actually looking at the problem critically and coming up with a reasonably explanation, he fell back on the frustratingly prevalent explanation that fantasy is only liked by nerdy male virgins, and nerdy male virgins like to look at naked chicks:
If there's one thing I've enjoyed about exploring French film it's that the film-makers don't always come off as bunch of nerds compensating for something that did--or rather didn't--happen in high school. There's a strain of thought here (and maybe abroad) which holds that violating manners is--in and of itself--an aesthetic good, that art which makes your grandmother uncomfortable has, for only that reason, advanced society. (You see the same strain of thought in "ironic racism.") I'd rather art that considers manners largely irrelevant.
First of all, comparing Game of Thrones to the French New Wave is somewhat facetious, as they are entirely different works that are working towards divergent ends (and I say this as a fan of both French film and Game of Thrones). And saying that Francois Truffaut wasn't "compensating for something that did - or rather didn't - happen in high school"? Has Coates ever actually watched Jules et Jim? Because - and I say this again as a fan of Truffaut - the character of Katherine, like so many of the director's women, is clearly his attempt to deal with romantic rejection by resigning himself to the fact that women are, like, complicated and confusing, man.
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Labels: Game of Thrones, New York Times, The Atlantic
Fringe gets a thirteen-episode fifth season
Per J.H. Wyman's Twitter page, as of last night Fringe has been picked up for a thirteen-episode fifth season, which hopefully means that we will get to find out more about the dystopian future, the bald-headed oppressors' ultimate plan, and what happened to Olivia.
Of course, in the alternate universe, Fringe gets ten million viewers every week and will run for at least six seasons (and possibly a movie?), but on this Earth we're just grateful that the writers are being given a chance to wrap up the storyline. Talking to EW.com, executive producer J.J. Abrams promised a "wild and thrilling" conclusion, while showrunners Wyman and Jeff Pinkner thanked the show's "enthusiastic fans," and guaranteed that season 5 will be a "conclusive thrill ride."
And yes, there is somehow already a trailer for the fifth season. Enjoy, and tune in tonight, when you can finally watch an episode of Fringe without feeling a lurking sadness in your soul.
Labels: Fringe, Now with Video, Save Fringe
THAT Scene: A Bollywood number exemplifies the highs and many lows of Smash
Katharine McPhee in "A Thousand and One Nights," a Bollywood number from Smash's "Publicity."
THAT Scene is a new recurring feature that takes a closer look at a single scene that exemplifies a particular show, theme or moment in time. The scene might be good or bad, but it will always be memorable and worth talking about.
Smash is an incredibly frustrating series. It contains certain moments that are absolutely sublime and transporting in the way that only musical theater can be, but those moments are surrounded by absurdly over-the-top drama and conflicts that, rather than feeling like a natural outgrowth of the storytelling, seem as if they were dropped into the action to create false conflict. And while some of the characters - notably Tom, Derek and Eileen - are fascinating creations, they tend to get overshadowed by the soapier elements.
"A Thousand and One Nights" (also known as "the Bollywood number") encapsulates Smash's wildly uneven tone and and lazy storytelling perfectly. The number starts out as a bizarre exercise in WTF-ness, escalates into a wildly entertaining piece of musical theater, and completely falls apart after a moment of sober analysis. Plus, it's derailed in the middle by the appearance of Julia, Frank and the hilariously inept actor who plays their equally inept son.
I'm not going to lie; I really, really enjoyed this number the first time or five I watched it. And I continue to enjoy the hell out of it now, despite the many, many problematic elements at play. The tune is catchy enough that I've been singing it in the shower for two days, the choreography is incredibly fun (as a dancer, I'm a huge sucker for good choreography), and the costumes are shiny and brightly colored. "A Thousand and One Nights" is no "The Higher You Get, The Farther The Fall" or "Let's Be Bad," but it is a solid piece of theatricality, which is something I greatly appreciate.
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Labels: Katharine McPhee, Raza Jaffrey, Smash, THAT Scene
Donald Glover on playing Tracy Jordan, and a promo for a Law & Order-themed Community
As you may have heard, Donald Glover will be playing Tracy Jordan in this week's live episode of 30 Rock. And just in case you weren't excited enough about this news, here's Donald Glover talking to Gowhere Hip Hop's Miss Info about the history of his Tracy impression.
My favorite moment? "Some days, it'd be like, 'What happened?' 'Tracy stole a cruise boat, he can't come to the thing,' so I would stand in for him." Super pumped for Thursday's episode.
Also happening Thursday: Community's Law and Order episode. Which, based on the promo below, is going to be awesome.
Labels: 30 Rock, Community, Donald Glover, Tracy Morgan
Game of Thrones photo recap: "Garden of Bones"
"Garden of Bones" saw the return of Daenerys, Tyrion being an incredible badass, Joffrey reaching new heights of sadistic awfulness, and an ending that I can only interpret as a set-up for a Lost crossover episode. As usual, a gallery of the night's best, most memorable and weirdest moments can be found below, and a rundown of the most memorable quotes will follow.
"Garden of Bones" best moments: we find out how hot dragon fire burns, Renly proves he can best his brother in the charm department, and the episode ends with what is perhaps the strangest thing that has ever been seen on this earth outside a Lady Gaga video.
The night's most memorable quotes: Tyrion and Renly compete for the title of Westeros' Funniest (sadly, Yara was not with us tonight to offer a challenge), Littlefinger has no sense of timing, and Daenerys has a hard time with foreign words.
"Careful now. We don't want to get blood all over your pretty white cloak." Bronn: a perfect combination of hilarious and menacing.
"Bronn, the next time Sir Merrin speaks, kill him. That was a threat. See the difference?" It is really unfortunate for Tyrion that no one else in King's Landing is up to his intellectual level.
"There's no cure for being a cunt." Bronn understands Joffrey all too well.
"The whole notion of marriage seems to confuse you, so let me explain. My husband is my king, and my king my husband." Win: Margery Tyrell. Loss: Petyr Baelish.
"Joffrey. Cersei. Illynpayne. The Hound." You know that you're a badass when your nightly prayers are more threatening than most people's actual threats.
"I've loved you since I was a boy. It seems to me that fate have given us this chance to..." It's nice to see that Littlefinger has a heart somewhere under all his business acumen, but his sense of timing is about as bad as it can be.
"I suppose if we used the same one the battle would be terribly confusing." If I were Stannis, I would have yielded in the face of Renly's onslaught of quips.
"No no, I'm relieved. Never really believed you were a fanatic. Charmless, rigid and a bore, yes, but not a godly man." Stannis might not be able to take a joke, but Renly sure can make one.
"Born amidst salt and smoke? Is he a ham?" Honestly, given what we've seen of the various gods people worship in Westeros, a ham might be an improvement.
"Listen to yourselves! If you were sons of mine, I would knock your heads together and lock you in a bedchamber until you remembered that you were brothers!" See, Catelyn can be pretty convincing when she isn't endlessly discussing the coming of winter.
"My name is..." "Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen." I love Daenerys more than any other character on television, but the girl does suffer from a tendency to constantly proclaim her name and title.
"The beauty of Quarth is legen..." "Qarth." "Qarth." If the city was really legendary, one would assume that people would know how to pronounce it.
"You'll do no such thing. This one's a girl, you idiot." Tywin Lannister: quicker on the uptake than 90% of the inhabitants of the Seven Kingdoms.
"Your own father, Lord Tywin, when I was named the king's squire, he told me to obey her! In everything!" "Did he tell you to fuck her too?" Well, he didn't use those exact words, but it was implied.
"I could swear that I had not harmed a single hair on his head, but that would not, strictly speaking, be true." Tyrion might not be, strictly speaking, honest, but he is without a doubt the baddest of the bad ass mother fuckers.
"And it gives me four less fingernails to clean." "Fewer." "What?" "Four fewer fingernails to clean." Really, Stannis? You're sending Davos to a spot under the walls of Renly's fortifications, with an enchantress who is about to birth a spirit from Hell, and you're concerned about the guy's grammar?
Labels: Game of Thrones, Lost, Now with Pictures, Recap
Fringe recap: The day the Observers stopped watching
Henry Ian Cusick, Blair Brown, Georgina Haig and John Noble talk under a reminder of the omnipresent
Observers in "Letters of Transit," the 19th episode of Fringe's fourth season.
The New York Times honored Fox's 25th anniversary (which happens to be today) with a piece that discussed the way the network changed the television landscape, by consistently airing innovative shows that no other network would touch. The Simpsons, Married... With Children, were considered too low-brow and crude; The X-Files had a premise that, as the Times noted, was treated with derision and mockery. It's only fitting, then, that Fringe celebrated its network's anniversary with the kind of insane, out-there installment that could really only be pulled off by two shows: Fringe, or its parent series The X-Files.
"Letters of Transit" opened with a crawl that filled in its backstory; in 2015, the bald, taste-impaired Observers stopped watching and started acting, taking over our world and subjugating humans, now referred to as Natives (all of this meant that this was a very easy episode for Spot the Observer, the game that I succeeded at for the first time in last week's "The Consultant"). The episode revolves around the resistance efforts of Simon (Lost's very own Henry Ian Cusick, who has earned himself my undying love through his portrayal of Demond Hume) and Henrietta (Georgina Haig), a Fringe agent with psychic abilities. These two want nothing more than to release Walter and his team from amber captivity so that they can continue work on a device that will destroy the Observers and free humanity from subjugation.
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Labels: Blair Brown, Fox, Fringe, Henry Ian Cusick, John Noble, Recap, Save Fringe, The X-Files
Community recap: Virtual perfection
Danny Pudi and Alison Brie in "Virtual Systems Analysis."
If "Virtual Systems Analysis" had contained nothing more than Troy Barnes breaking down and revealing all his secrets, it would have been a pretty solid episode of Community. Throw in Dean Pelton, dressed as a half-man, half-woman (someone has been reading Todd VanDerWerff's Carnivale coverage!) in a moment of crisis when he realizes that he has to go to the bank in this ridiculous outfit, and the half-hour gets bumped up several levels until it reaches "great" territory.
And then you add in a superbly constructed, highly emotional story arc that focuses on the unexpected pairing of Annie and Abed - and includes a killer soap-opera parody to boot - and what comes out is an absolute standout episode, the type of installment that demonstrates why, when Community is on its game, it's one of the best shows on TV.
I don't know if "Virtual Systems Analysis" will, in the long run, be considered one of the show's greatest episodes, like "Remedial Chaos Theory" or "Modern Warfare." But I suspect it has the makings of a stealth classic in the vein of "Critical Film Studies" or "Mixology Certification"; the kind of quietly great installment that combines some serious character development and pretty hilarious comedy.
Labels: Alison Brie, Carnivale, Community, Danny Pudi, Recap, Six Seasons and a Movie
HBO's Girls is a victim of its own hype
Jemima Kirke, Lena Dunham and Allison Williams in Girls, the HBO series created by Dunham.
Given the hype that preceded Sunday's premiere of HBO's Girls, it was probably inevitable that the show itself was a bit of a let-down. After all, the series - which was created by Lena Dunham and counts Judd Apatow among its producers - was lauded by New York magazine, The New Yorker and The New York Times (I'm sensing a trend here) way back in March. The Daily Beast called it "the best new show of 2012," and Salon applauded the show's portrayal of female friendship. The acclaim was so immense that the inevitable backlash began a week and half before the pilot episode even aired. (And it just keeps going; as Alexandra Petri put it, "Now I think we're in the backlash to the backlash - or possible the backlash to the backlash to the backlash.")There was no way that any TV show was going to completely deliver on that kind of hype.
The fact is, everyone who tuned in to Girls on Sunday had probably already made up their mind about the series. Which, really, is quite unfair to Dunham, because it puts her show in the awkward position of being judged not on its own merit, but on its ability to perfectly, subtly, realistically portray an entire generation.
Girls doesn't manage to do that. Despite my status as a member of the series' target audience (young, urban, female, recent graduate of a liberal-arts college), I didn't feel that the series was an accurate reflection of me or my life. I certainly didn't identify particularly with any of the women at the center of the narrative; not with Hannah (Dunham), who throws a tantrum in a restaurant when her parents refuse to keep supporting her; not with Jessa (Jemima Kirke), a European free-spirit who romanticizes dying of tuberculosis in a garrett, like Flaubert, and whose sexual liberation has no place for birth control; not with the barely-glimpsed Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet), whose character is, at least in the pilot episode, reduced to a flurry of breathless femininity and a love of Sex and the City.
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Labels: Game of Thrones, Girls, HBO, Lena Dunham, Mad Men, Review, Sex and the City
Game of Thrones Photo Recap: "What Is Dead May Never Die"
"What Is Dead May Never Die" was a pretty great episode of Game of Thrones, despite the unconscionable lack of Daenerys and the somewhat more conscionable lack of Stannis and Robb. If last week's installment was all about the dangers of being a woman in Westeros, this episode was all about power, and the strategies that those who have power use to hold onto it. From Tyrion using his wiles to sniff out a spy, to Renly trying (and failing) to keep his sexual desires secret, to Sansa pretending love for Joffrey in order to stay alive, the characters spent the hour trying to get power, to hold on to power, or to fight a power against which they could not win.
The episode's best moments: Shae is tired of being locked up, Theon is torn between his two families, and the return of Hodor!
The best quotes from "What Is Dead May Never Die": Yara continues her quest to be the best comedian in Westeros, Tyrion seriously overshares, and Catelyn Stark reminds us all that the seasons are about to change.
"When I take King's Landing, I will bring you Joffrey's head." Everyone would really love it if you would do that, Renly. As soon as possible.
"They are the knights of summer, and winter is coming." Leave it to Catelyn Stark to be the Debbie Downer who is always reminding everyone about winter.
"The Sea Bitch. We thought she'd be perfect for you." She is, Yara. She really is.
"Every man who has tasted my cooking has told me what a good whore I am." Between last week's comment about Varys' fondness (or lack thereof) for fish pie and this, Shae is really on a roll with the zingers.
"I shouldn't have to tell you to do things, you should just do them." Just when I start to feel bad for Sansa...
"Oh, thank the gods! I haven't had a proper shit in six days!" I don't think that any of us really needed to know that, Tyrion.
"Is Joffrey going to kill Sansa's brother?" "He might. Would you like that?" "No. I don't think so." Apparently Cersei's kids don't start out evil; they become evil after spending too much time with their mother. At least, that appears to be the case with Tommen. We can probably assume that Joffrey was always a sociopath.
"Oh he could get you started, I wouldn't mind. Or I could turn over and you could pretend I'm him?" Apparently the Tyrells are rather sexually uninhibited. Renly may have found himself the perfect wife.
"Leave me out of your next deception." "That's a shame. You were to be the centerpiece of my next deception." Tyrion and Littlefinger's relationship might not be quite at the level of the Imp's relationship with Varys, but they have some pretty good banter nonetheless.
"Filthy old stoat. Almost hate to interrupt." "No, you don't." "No I don't." Tyrion and Bronn have a really wonderful bromance going on.
"Cut off his manhood, and feed it to the goats." "There are no goats, half-man." "Well make do!" The Hand of the King just hates it when his men can't improvise.
"A very small man can cast a very large shadow." Half inspirational speech, half short joke, all Varys.
"I always hated crossbows. Take too long to load." Yoren dies as he lived: one bad-ass mother fucker.
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Is Rachel Dratch unemployable because of her talent, or her looks?
Steve Buscemi on Boardwalk Empire, and Rachel Dratch on Saturday Night Live.
Yesterday, Slate's DoubleX blog ran a post by Torie Bosch that challenged recent claims put forth by Rachel Dratch in Girl Walks Into A Bar..., her recently published memoir. In the book, Dratch claims that the rejection that has faced her since she left Saturday Night Live - she was famously replaced by Jane Krakowski on 30 Rock, and her big leading-lady moment Spring Breakdown was relegated to the direct-to-DVD wasteland.
Bosch, however, disagrees. She writes:
But was Dratch really a victim of Hollywood's insane beauty standards? What if her particular brand of acting—and she has admitted that she is more a character actor—just isn't right for leading-lady-dom? Am I betraying feminism if I say that I'm just not a huge Rachel Dratch fan? She seems like a lovely person. Girl Walks Into a Bar's discussion of her unexpected, late-in-life pregnancy is funny and honest and poignant. I'd love to get drinks with her. But as much as I strive to support smart, funny women on TV and in the movies, Dratch's work doesn't appeal to me.
I actually sort of agree with Bosch on this one, at least to the extent that Dratch's acting style has always turned me off when it appears outside of sketch comedy. In particular, Bosch's claim that Dratch's appearances as various characters on 30 Rock didn't really fit with the tone of the series was, I thought, pretty spot-on.
But that doesn't mean that Bosch's argument is airtight. The biggest problem on display is her assertion that Dratch "isn't right for leading-lady-dom" because she is a character actor. The writer appears to have forgotten that "character actor" is generally synonymous with "person who is too unattractive for a lead role." Bosch reverses the causality, assuming that it's Dratch's particular acting style that keeps her from getting lead roles, and conveniently forgetting that Dratch's appearance has, in all likelihood, consigned her to these sorts of roles.
Labels: 30 Rock, Boardwalk Empire, Jane Lynch, Judy Greer, Now with Pictures, Now with Video, Rachel Dratch, Saturday Night Live, Steve Buscemi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Doctor Who news: guess what villain will be back this season?
Photo courtesy of io9.com. Follow the link for more pictures.
For those of you who need something to fill the emptiness that Doctor Who's hiatus has left in your hears, io9.com has just released some seriously spoiler-rific photos from the New York City set where Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are filming part of the seventh season. Many of the pictures, like the one above, simply show the Doctor, Amy and Rory being their charming selves, but one set of images teases the return of one of the series' all-time great villains, whose identity will be revealed after the jump for those of you who want to go into the season with your minds untouched by any prior knowledge.
Labels: Doctor Who, Now with Pictures, TV News
Review: Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
Krysten Ritter and James Van Der Beek in ABC's Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
The unfortunately titled Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, which takes over Happy Endings' time slot this Wednesday at 9:30, has some big shoes to fill. Happy Endings may have begun as a somewhat uneven Friends clone, but it grew into something wonderful, and the sitcom's second season was one of the most consistently funny series on TV this year.
Apartment 23's first two episodes, which are currently available on Hulu and ABC.com in advance of Wednesday's premiere, don't quite fill the hole that Happy Endings left in the schedule (and in my heart), but the show certainly has potential. The show may have a very slight premise - at this point, the plotting is very secondary to the jokes - but it has two fascinating characters at its core: titular bitch Chloe (Krysten Ritter) and a wonderfully smarmy, self-obsessed James Van Der Beek (played, in a spectacular piece of casting, by... James Van Der Beek.)
Labels: Dawson's Creek, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, Happy Endings, Review
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Fringe recap: Let's talk about Lincoln Lee
Seth Gabel and Anna Torv in "Everything in Its Right Place."
Two-thirds of the way through last night's sublime installment of Fringe, "Everything in Its Right Place," Lincoln Lee (Seth Gabel) has a moment of connection to the episode's Freak of the Week, a malfunctioning shapeshifter who goes by the name of Canaan. This man, who is broken in more ways than one, tells Lincoln about the woman he loved and her son, to whom he was devoted. She left him, taking the boy, Daniel, and the shapeshifter's voice starts to break when he says, "they just went on living their lives, as if I was never there. As if I meant nothing to them."
Using the current week's case to reflect on the personal trials of the characters is nothing new for Fringe, but there was something special about this week. Much like another stellar season four outing that focused on a secondary character - "Making Angels," which followed the two Astrids - "Everything in Its Right Place" made an emotional impact by focusing on fan favorite Lincoln, and looking at the many small, subtly heartbreaking ways that Peter and Olivia's reunion has affected the people around them.
Labels: Anna Torv, Fringe, Joshua Jackson, Recap, Seth Gabel
NBC Thursday Night Recap: or, Conceptual, Tired and Sweet
Clockwise from top left: Tina Fey and Jane Krakowski in "Nothing Left to Lose"; Maya Rudolph and Megan
Mullaly in "Hey Jealousy"; Krakowski; Donald Glover and Danny Pudi in "Pillows and Blankets"; Chevy
Chase as the Pillow Man in "Pillows and Blankets."
This recap is meant to be read in the reassuring but powerful voice of a documentary narrator. Morgan Freeman, maybe. Or that guy from The Cape. He seems like he's pretty good at this type of thing.
It is a Thursday night on NBC. The network is desperate for higher ratings, as it is consistently beaten by the Spanish-language network Univision. It responds by airing a high-concept episode based on PBS documentaries; a comedy that no one thought would last more than one season that has hung on for six; and a series starring an actor best known for a critically acclaimed, prematurely cancelled sitcom. What could go wrong?
8:00 p.m., ET.
Community airs an episode about the dissolution of the show's most innocent, joyous friendship, structured as a Ken Burns documentary about a campus-wide pillow fight. The episode brilliantly captures the sadness of a friendship that will never be the same again, while also capturing the foibles of the Greendale study group with amusing efficiency.
Narrator: Troy would later say of the war, "It was awesome. But, it wasn't?"
Narrator: Unfortunately for Britta, and millions of photographers like her, just because something is in black and white doesn't mean it's good.
Jeff: Guys, I wasn't going to show this to anyone, but it's pretty profound, I kind of nailed it.
"Pillows and Blankets," however, is not content with merely exploring, with great precision, the subtleties of friendship and the idiosyncrasies of its characters. It also gives the viewer a chilling glimpse of a future in which our exploits are not documented by beautifully written prose and the detailed descriptions of historians, but by text messages and Facebook status updates.
Labels: 30 Rock, Community, NBC, Recap, The Simpsons, Up All Night
It's really sad to be NBC right now
Big Brother may be watching you, but he sure as hell isn't watching NBC.
Seriously, it is really, really sad to be NBC right now, although that can only mean good things for Community (via Splitsider):
These last couple of weeks have been pretty great for Community, which saw its ratings shoot up higher than ever before. But alas, what goes up, must come down — at least on NBC. Last night's (really great) episode lost a whole lot of last week's audience, hitting a season-low of a 1.3 rating and 3.1 million viewers. But hey, it could be worse for our friends from Greendale: every NBC show hit its season low last night, meaning Community still won the night for the peacock. And it's kind of tough to justify giving the axe to Community for a 1.3 when 30 Rock had a 1.2 and Up All Night had a 1.1 (The Office was a repeat, yet again). Silver linings?
I mean, those ratings are just sad. Think of it this way; if Fringe was on NBC Thursdays, it would be solidly in the middle of the ratings heap. The Vampire Diaries, which airs on perennial ratings loser The CW, would have tied Up All Night. Rules of Engagement, which I continually forget is actually a show, got three times the viewers that 30 Rock did.
On the bright side, this is probably good news for Community, because NBC can't fire the study group without canceling a good chunk of their other programming. Of course, it's also looking increasingly likely that the network will just go bankrupt and stop broadcasting. Maybe Subway will be willing to give them some financial support...
Labels: 30 Rock, Community, Fringe, NBC, Up All Night, Vampire Diaries
An Epic Community Promo For The Day The Feathers Flew
Apparently it will be quite the epic battle this Thursday on Community. Feather will fly, monsters will emerge, and Annie will send a text message on "Pillows and Blankets." Given how great "Digital Exploration of Interior Design" was, I'm pretty damned pumped for this.
Of course, the real question is, who is the man in the pillow suit? The voice sounds like it could be Pierce, but I'm hoping it's Subway/Richard, the 1984-loving, sexually twisted corpo-human coming to the rescue of his one true love, Britta Perry.
Or Starburns. It could also be Starburns.
Labels: Community, Six Seasons and a Movie, Trailer
Smash's best (and worst) musical moments
This week's episode of Smash, "Heaven and Hell," was, surprisingly, pretty good. Both Karen and Ivy had likable moments, Ellis got put in his place, and coverage of Julia's personal life was... brief. Plus, we were treated to a great new musical number (albeit not from the newly-title Marilyn musical, Bombshell): "The Higher You Get, The Farther You Fall" from Tom and Julia's previous success, Heaven on Earth. So, in the spirit of that particular, charming number, let's recap the best (and worst) musical moments from Smash's run so far.
"The Higher You Get, The Farther You Fall," from "Heaven and Hell"
I literally have no idea what Heaven on Earth could be about, but this clip makes me want to see it all the same. Despite Ivy's total unprofessionalism (I know she's supposed to be upset about losing Marilyn, but no actual chorus girl would turn in that lackluster of a performance), the tune is catchy, the choreography is appropriately clever, and Norbert Leo Butz is charismatic (can we get him as a series regular? Please?). I finally understand why people are so into Tom and Julia's work.
Labels: list, Now with Video, Smash
Game of Thrones: The best moments from "The North Remembers"
Those of you who tuned in to last night's second season premiere of Game of Thrones were treated to an excellent (if somewhat exposition-heavy) episode. There were dragons, sorcery, poison, direwolves, wholesale murder of babies and, the show being what it is, lots of sex (much of it of the incestuous variety). If you happened to catch my live blog of the episode you already know some of my thoughts, but there was a whole lot happening in "The North Remembers." Since a written description is a poor substitute the lavish sets and costumes and lovely camera work, I've put together a gallery of last night's best moments.
Pencils Down, Pass the Remote: now with pictures! (All photos are, obviously, courtesy of HBO.com.)
Game of Thrones live blog happening tonight!
Loyal readers, I know that you are as excited as I am for tonight's second season premiere of Game of Thrones. Get ready to get even more excited, because I will be (almost) live-blogging the episode, called "The North Remembers," tonight at 9:00 p.m. central time!
I say "almost" live-blogging because, due to my lack of both a television set and the money required to pay for a cable subscription, I can't watch the episode until it appears on HBOGO. So the live blog will be happening an hour after the episode begins on the east coast, in order to allow for the episode to be uploaded. So, tune it at 9:00 p.m. tonight for my brand-new, live thoughts on "The North Remembers"!
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Q: SELECT list is not in GROUP BY clause error Apologies if this is off topic but I'm sure someone here can enlighten me with an answer. I have a MySQL query that works just fine at my host. I have just installed LAMP on my home computer and when I test this query in PHPadmin it fails with this error:
#1055 - Expression #2 of SELECT list is not in GROUP BY clause and contains nonaggregated column 'test_table.p.user_name' which is not functionally dependent on columns in GROUP BY clause; this is incompatible with sql_mode=only_full_group_by

I'm running PHP 5.6 on Apache 2.
This is my working query
SELECT up.file,p.user_name,p.user_id, GROUP_CONCAT(c.collab_username)
FROM tbl_uploads up
LEFT JOIN tbl_users p ON up.user_id = p.user_id
LEFT JOIN tbl_collab c ON up.file = c.file
GROUP BY up.file ORDER BY up.date DESC

Can anyone tell me what this error means?

A: startin for mysql 5.7 you can't (by default)  use non aggrateted  column if are not in group by clause ,
because  this produce not preictable result for not aggreagted  cols
or you configure your mysql in   proper way  setting the correct sql_mode or
a simple way is add aggregated  function for all the cols not in group by eg:
SELECT up.file, min(p.user_name) , min(p.user_id), GROUP_CONCAT(c.collab_username)
FROM tbl_uploads up
LEFT JOIN tbl_users p ON up.user_id = p.user_id
LEFT JOIN tbl_collab c ON up.file = c.file
GROUP BY up.file
ORDER BY up.date DESC

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Fluoroscopy uses x-rays to capture real-time images of the body and its organs while functioning. The radiologist can then watch the images live on a monitor while performing various patient examinations.
Using a combination of both static and dynamic images, the structure and function of the esophagus, stomach, small bowl and colon can be evaluated. These studies are used to diagnose a wide variety of pathology from swallowing dysfunction to bowel obstruction to colon cancer.
Fluoroscopy is also used in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving catheters or needles, including biopsies, injections and to observe instruments used during procedures.


Speculation is defined as, "the forming of a theory or connector without firm evidence." I believe that speculation in relation to scripture can be inspiring and even helpful, but too much or the use inappropriate wording can confuse or create crisis where none should be.
Context is a wonderful thing, and verses or passages taken out of context have contributed to some of the largest schisms in the history of the Church. However, engaging in historical entertainment instead of scriptural scrutiny is dangerous.
Sometimes this is exactly what the message needs and leads the group closer to complete understanding. But all things in moderation friends.
I believe there are three ways this behavior goes from helpful/questionable to unacceptable.
1. When the speculation is treated or presented as fact. Do not use the word "is" if the correct word is "might." If you are teaching on material that is extra-scriptural, you must preface it what it is: an educated guess. No matter how excited or carried away you get with the lesson.
2. When the Bible is considered too boring and needs to be spiced up. Would this happen deliberately? Perhaps not. But I just saw Noah, the new move, and as much as I wanted to appreciate it, it was impossible. The story was much more false than it was true, the message was nearly ignored, and the Lord was presented as distant and even cruel. The word should never be interpreted to meet your needs as a speaker. One must not use the Word. The Word must use you.
3. When the awe of what might be exceeds the awe of what is. The time spent in speculative material should be brief and factual. Teaching the "might be" as the most moving or inspiring part of the lesson is not teaching the word of the Lord. The lesson has become dedicated to the whim of man.
The Word has been called the Love Letter of God, Holy Book, the Law, Sword of the Spirit, and Living Word. Even our Jesus has been referred to as, "The Word." The sacred message of our great God deserves our utmost respect. Never our manipulation.
Fear. Fear is a funny thing; easy to find and hard to shake. In our world that is so fast, dangerous, and calculated, fear is often a secret of our hearts.
We fear things that we can't control. The obsession for total control manifesting itself in terror of those things which we cannot. The truth is, there is little we can truly control and very little that we should.
We are told from our childhoods that to build a beautiful life, we must mold it with our own hands. We must remove all obstacles and break down all walls in the path of our personal happiness. But those walls are often masked opportunity we are afraid to confront.
Trust is difficult for me. Especially trust in my big God that I cannot see and can't audibly hear. It is hard for me to believe that I could be wrong about what is best for me, or that silence and patience could be God's will. But He is wise, a lesson I have learned the hard way over and over.
The first time I can remember my trust being tested, I was seven. I was in a big girl, in a big bed, in a big house, on a different floor than my parents, and I was terrified every night that the house would burn down. Looking back, it was such a random fear, yet so real and crippling.
Fire was bigger that me, and even bigger than my Daddy. Fire could destroy everything I loved and no one could stop it. It could break apart the carefully placed pieces of my seven year life and I was terrified of it. My nights were full of unrest for nearly a year.
One day though, I was lying there and tired of the sleepless nights and I prayed. I asked my God to take away my fear and I asked with child-like faith. And it was gone, it vanished as quickly as I asked. I found I was not even surprised.
That day, I learned to love and trust my heavenly Daddy. I believe that He is looking out for me. And more miraculously, I have come to trust Him even more than I trust my own self.
This weekend, I sat scary close to a bonfire and I felt the stirring of an age old fear in my heart like hot coals. But when someone dropped a new log on the fire, and the sparks sprayed over my boots, I took a breath and thanked God. Because I do not have to be afraid.
My heavenly Daddy can control fire, and sickness, and the turning of this world. He wakes me up in the morning and has held all the stars in His hands. Those same hands are holding me.
Nothing makes you love a thing like being without it. I have missed home. I try to pretend that Emily with her big girl life doesn't need anything but the life she has crafted with her own two hands. But it isn't true.
We are, whose we are. I belong to Jesus, my Mommy and Daddy, my brother and sisters, and Ben. I love that they help make up who I am, and I make up them.
How sacred it is, the feeling of home in a heart: deeply comfortable, free, and honest. It was so good to be home and in the sun with all my family this weekend.
I got to see my sister Ella go to prom, followed by my brother. My picture was on the front page, laughing at my handsome boyfriend as we ran in the park. I met the new Pastor of our church, and laughed in the hot tub with my best friend. But nothing was as spiritual or as beautiful as flying a kite.
My parents, baby sister, and I ran barefoot in the grass, chasing each other, squealing and panting. We lay on the grass and belly laughed. We made lemonade slushies and stained our mouths red. We gave long hugs and took deep clean breaths and stopped for a moment. We stopped and saw the beauty that is around us. We paused, and the joy of the Lord crept in.
The joy that is asboundless and simple as a blue sky, and as complex as family finds us in these moments. It fills us up to happy tears and it reminds us that life is fullest outside our planners and watches and to-do lists. Somehow, it is a hard truth to remember.
So pause friend. Breath deep the big world you live in. Find God there. Be healed and be filled in the present and the simple.


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Open IRIS
Open IRIS Documentation
Visibility and Access for Resources
Created by Unknown User (adm_ea@helsinki.fi), last modified on 2020-03-12
How to open the resource settings
To edit a resource, you have to click on the gear wheel in the toolbar of the resource. This symbol is only visible to portal, provider and resource admins. Now a new window called "Edit Resource" opens with multiple tabs. Whenever you edit your resource be sure to click "Update" to save the changes you made. By just clicking the "Close" button your changes will not be saved.
Visibility of resources
The visibility of your resources can be altered in the tab "Options" of the resource settings. The resources of your provider are by default only visible to users with access to your provider or direct access to the resource. Keep in mind, that users which can see are resource are not necessarily able to book it. The section "Access and use of resources" will give you more information on this topic.
Option 1: Access to provider (No additional settings)
If the user has access to the provider, he will see all connected resources if no changes in the settings have been made. Keep in mind that this is the default setting with no tick in the resource visibility settings.
Option 2: Visibility set to "Invisible"
If you tick "Invisible" in the resource visibility settings no one will see this resource. Even for admins of the resource it will be invisible in the scheduler and only be accessible via the tab ADMIN.RESOURCES. People with access to this resource will also not be able to see this resource.
Option 3: Visibility set to "Only visible with direct/request access to resource"
The resource will only be visible to users with direct access (these users are listed and can be administered in the "Access" tab) or users, who are granted access to the resource via an active service request.
Option 4: Visibility set to "Only visible with direct access to resource"
The resource will only be visible to users with direct access to the resource. These users are listed and can be administered in the "Access" tab.
Option 5: Visibility set to "Public"
If this option is chosen, the resource can be seen by the public on the OpenIRIS website without login. But for users that are logged in, the resource is only seen in the scheduler if they do have provider access or any other direct access to the resource. Otherwise the resource is only visible under browse. The button "show form" can only be selected when the visibility is set to public. This means that the booking form or service request form will be publicly visible.
Option 6: "Hide usage statistics"
By default, the usage statistics is visible for everyone with access to the resource as well as a distribution list with the email addresses of all users. This can be seen when opening the details of a resource. If this option is chosen, this tab is invisible for everybody. Admins can still see the user statistics in the tab ADMIN.STATISTICS and the distribution list of the resource in the scheduler with the white square.
Option 7: No provider access
If a user has no access to the provider but the access request is enabled in the provider settings by the provider administrator, then the user can send an access request to the provider. Once approved the user is able to see all resources.
Timeline/ Calendar visibility
The visibility of timeline and calendar can be altered in the tab "Options" of the resource settings. By default, the timeline and calendar of a resource are visible to any user.
Hide if no access: The timeline and calendar will not be shown to people who do not have access to this resource if this option is chosen.
Anonymize bookings: This option allows to anonymize bookings in timeline and calendar. Only for your own bookings the name will be shown. All other bookings are just shown by empty boxes.
To anonymize bookings you can select between: "if no access" (people with no access will be shown an anonymized timeline), "always" (every user except the admins sees an anonymized timeline), "if booking is from a different organization" (booking will be anonymized if user belongs to a different organization) or "if no access + if booking is from a different organization" (combination of both).
Users cannot see the booking details of others: If this option is enabled bookings details are not visible to other users. The choices of the dropdown menu are the same as for the anonymization of bookings.
Show 12h by default: With this setting the timeline will be shown in a 12 hours format instead of a 24 hours format by default. Users can change this manually for themself if preferred. Additionally the start time of the 12 hours can be set. The default start time is 8 am.
Access and use of resources
Users who see your resource do not necessarily have access to it. There are multiple options on how access can be granted and how users can use your resource.
The direct access of individual users can be granted in the "Access" tab of the resource settings. By clicking on the "Add user…" drop-down and either choose one of the proposed users or enter the email address of the user, that should be added. After selecting one, click on the "OK" button.
There are also options to add new users, search for users from non-affiliated organizations and to bulk import users. This allows you to grant access to users who do not have an OpenIRIS account. It is also possible for users with no provider access to get direct access to a resource. Then this will be the only visible and accessible resource from your provider.
You can grant access to whole groups, departments, organizations, projects and communities in the same way.
It is also possible to inherit the permissions from the provider access settings by ticking the button "inherit from provider access" in the access tab. When selected all access tabs are grayed out.
Access request
In the "Options" tab it is also possible to tick the button "Access request by users". This enables users which do not have access to this resource to send you a request to access you resource. How they can do this can be found here. Additionally it is possible to optionally add a form to the access request.
After a request was submitted you will get informed by email. In the end of the mail you will find links to directly approve or reject this request.
You can also answer requests in the ADMIN.INBOX by clicking on the gear wheel. There you can also edit all previous request and change their status.
Additionally, you can answer this request in OpenIRIS in the tab "Access". You will find all requests marked in red. On the right you can either accept the request by clicking on the lock symbol or reject it by clicking on the arrow symbol. The user who send the request will automatically be informed.
Booking approval
When ticking the box "Booking approval" at the bottom of the "Options" tab, users can send a booking request each time they want to book your resource even, when they do not have access to. Every booking request needs to be approved by an admin. But once the users have a direct access to your resource the booking does not need approval anymore. You will be informed about every booking request via email. The user will be automatically informed when you approve or decline the booking request. Please keep in mind that the admins can also change parts of the booking prior to accepting it. A repeated booking only needs to be approved once by the admin. If the user changes an approved booking a new re-approval in needed.
Administrate access of users
All users who have access to the resource can be administered in the tab "Access". By clicking on the symbol with the open lock you can disable the access of the user to this resource. The user will still remain in this list and can always be re-enabled to use the resource. By clicking on the x symbol you can remove this user completely from using your resource. The user will then no longer appear in the list. However, the user can (if the option is enabled) still send access requests for this resource in the future. To read how an access request works click here.
Request based booking
There is also the possibility to allow booking only after a request. This means that by default no one has access to your resource even when it is visible. However, a request to book this resource can be send via the corresponding service. If admins accept this request, the user will be able to book the resource for a defined period of time. When this period of time runs out the request can either be prolonged or left to run out.
To have this option you need to enable "Request based booking" in the "Options" tab. Please keep in mind, that users with direct access to your resource will not need a request to make bookings.
Additionally, a new service needs to be created over which the requests are inquired. In the following example the request based booking is enabled for a bioanalyzer.
This service needs some additional settings to function as a service request for one or multiple resources. First of all, the corresponding resources need to be added to the service. This can be done in the "Resources" tab. The number in brackets shows how many resources are already linked to this service. When clicking on "Select Resource(s)" all resources for whom you are an admin are showed. Now you can select and deselect as many as you want. But do not forget to click "Update" in the end.
Additionally, you can display the start and end date of this request in the "Options" tab. Then you can set the default duration of a request and when the request should be closed if no extension was made. In the "Settings" tab it is possible to enable remainder emails for the start or/and the end date.
Now everybody who has access to the service can send a request for your resource. If a request is send you will be informed by email. Now this user is visible in the ADMIN.INBOX (marked in red as the status is still pending). By clicking on the little triangle more options become visible. You can now make bookings for this user and change the settings and status for his request. If the status is changed, the user will be informed automatically by email.
If you want to get additional information from the users, you can add a form for the service in the "Form" tab. This form will then be shown to every user who wants to send a request. The request can only be send if all required fields are filled out. Please keep in mind that this does not change anything for the users who have already send a request. To read more on how to create a form click here.
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Home » Business » $13 million sale of Boulder estate shatters county record for home sales
This month's $13 million sale of a Boulder estate qualifies as the county's most expensive sale in history.
Over the past decade, Boulder's top 10 sales for single-family residences all exceeded $6.5 million, with the second-most expensive hitting $10 million, according to Alana Watkins of VOCA Public Relations, referencing public records. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 1489 Sunset Blvd. closed on Jan. 17.
"It's not surprising to me that this home is setting records for home sales in Boulder County — it's truly one of a kind," said broker Marybeth Emerson of real estate agency Slifer Smith & Frampton.
The Sunset Boulevard home already set a previous record: the first to sell for $7 million in 2020, with Emerson serving as the buyer agent then. It is about 7,300 square feet, and sits on a little over 1 acre — close to Boulder's Pearl Street. It was listed at $13 million.
Its interior includes an elevator and a charcoal water filtration system, while the exterior features a heated patio, a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, a copper hot tub, cold plunge and more.
Watkins declined to disclose the identities of the buyer and seller.
2. 3621 21st St. — $10 million
The second-priciest home at 3621 21st St. closed at $10 million last June, according to real estate company Redfin. Built in 2022, the two-story, five-bedroom residence with four bathrooms is north of downtown in the Carolyn Heights neighborhood.
It sits on an almost-acre lot, with a pool, a pool house, a Calacatta marble kitchen island, a Colorado Buff limestone terrace and more.
3. 1810 Norwood Ave. — $7.9 million
The third residence on the list at 1810 Norwood Ave. sold for $7.9 million in April 2021, according to Zillow, a real-estate marketplace company. At almost 4,600 square feet, the three-bedroom, four-bathroom house was built in 2019 on a half-acre lot.
It includes a pool, a patio, an outdoor shower, a double oven, vaulted ceilings and more. The two-story home features Kansas limestone, Colorado Buff sandstone and oak floors, according to real estate company Corcoran Perry & Co.
4. 746 Wagonwheel Gap Road — $7.6 million
Selling at $7.58 million, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence at 746 Wagonwheel Gap Rd. closed in October 2021, Zillow reports.
Called "Blur House," it's situated on more than 40 acres of woods in the Boulder foothills, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a pool, an outdoor kitchen and "sunken seating area" with a gas fire pit. Residents also scored a gym, a media room and a mudroom.
The home was built in 2017 and designed by Studio B Architecture + Interiors in Aspen. Mike Piche, Studio B architect and principal, told design brand and magazine Dwell that the team was excited to work with "the challenges of a steep, remote site, numerous rock outcroppings, and access to sunlight."
5. 2299 4th St. — $7.5 million
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house at 2299 4th St. sold for $7.5 million last December, according to Zillow.
It's in the Mapleton Hill neighborhood, which is described by blog Your Boulder as "one of the oldest and dreamiest neighborhoods in Boulder." Constructed in 2021, noteworthy details of the residence designed by Surround Architecture include a covered front patio, white oak wood floors and slab marble countertops.
Not only is there a two-car garage on the exterior, but also a grill, built-in fridge and fire table as part of a custom kitchen.
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CBAR proudly celebrated its 18th birthday in February 2017. Hence, for the past 18 years, the operation involving alarm monitoring and armed response has continued non-stop, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, since the company's inception in 1999.
This is no mean feat, and the fact that all 7 managers in the various departments have been with the company for periods ranging from 6 to 13 years, speaks volumes. Staff retention is always an indicator of a good, healthy company and certain operational staff such as control room operators and armed reaction staff have also been in the employ of CBAR for up to 9 years.
Crime within the City Bowl Area is currently highest in Tamboerskloof, the majority being in Belle Ombre, Leeukloof Drive, Burnside and Leeuwenvoet Road, where theft out of motor vehicles is rife. Laptops, sports goods and clothing are still being stolen and should not be left visible or even in the boot, as criminals break into motor vehicles and then simply open the boot.
CBAR is 100% reliant on your alarm system being fully functional. Our control room operators would only become aware of any intrusion onto your property or into your premises, if your alarm system generates a signal.
CBAR has experienced a number of break-ins where it was discovered that the client had FAILED to arm the alarm, either in error or knowingly. Should there be a positive intrusion into a property where the client suffers a loss, the insurer (provided it is a requirement in the insurance policy) would request an alarm activation report from us. This is to satisfy them that the alarm was indeed armed during the intrusion. All alarm systems have an event log which stores all this information and the insurer will undoubtedly refute a claim where the alarm was not switched on.
Where there is a faulty zone/s on an alarm system, some clients merely bypass these faulty zone/s, which would leave certain areas unprotected. If an item is stolen from an area that is bypassed, the insurer may not pay out for these items.
Often, clients acquire a new pet and their existing alarm system does not have pet tolerant sensors. Instead of changing to pet tolerant sensors, zones are simply by-passed, which reduces the effectiveness of the alarm system.
An alarm system is just like any other piece of electronic equipment and should be maintained, upgraded (if necessary), checked and tested, to ensure the signal is communicating with our monitoring centre. It should be service at least once annually by our qualified technicians.
In a few instances the voltage on the battery back-up was too low and failed to trigger the radio transmitter; hence no signal could be sent to our control centre. Batteries have a lifespan!
Certain clients alarm systems are still linked to our control centre via telephone only. Should your phone be non-functional due to the line being cut, a bill not being paid or simply a Telkom fault, you would have no alarm signal connection to our control centre. The practice of telephone monitoring was acceptable 20 years ago, but it is absolutely imperative that a radio transmitter be installed, as this serves as a back-up to the telephone monitoring and takes less than 2.5 seconds to send a signal to our control centre, far faster than a phone line. In a duress situation speed is paramount to the response. Just a point to consider, business premises are required, by insurers to have dual monitoring.
CBAR also has had occurrences whereby clients have pushed panic buttons in emergency situations and had no response from the control centre. This is due the fact that panic buttons are made to be child proof and require to be pushed and held in for at least 3 seconds. They do not operate on the same principal as a TV remote. In a domestic application, panics should be held in until the siren sounds.
As CBAR is a SAIDSA (South African Intruder Detection Services Association) approved alarm installation / servicing company, we attend to many alarm systems on a daily basis, some of which are outdated and in need of upgrading, as they do not provide sufficient intruder detection, especially in areas of value. As you can well imagine, an alarm system that is 10? 15 years old, could be compared to a cell phone which is 10? 15 years old? Technology changes from day to day and the various new types of intruder detection including outside beams and sensors would offer a far greater level of security to you and your family.
Most intrusions do occur during the day, when criminals believe that occupants of residences are at work. So often the domestic staff are confronted by intruders and have no means of calling for assistance. It is strongly advised that alarms should have remote panic buttons attached so that these can be carried with them throughout the extent of the property, alleviating a mad rush for a fixed panic button in a confrontational situation. PLEASE CONVEY TO YOUR DOMESTIC THE CORRECT WAY TO USE A PANIC BUTTON AND WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN THEY HAVE UTILISED THIS PANIC FASCILITY. i.e. that a control centre will call to try and establish what the emergency is and that the armed reaction will be dispatched on all instances. Our control centre receives many false panic activations due to user error by pushing the incorrect button on a remote; namely garage door or gate. Please familiarise yourselves with your current remote.
As alarm systems serve as an early warning to an intrusion, CBAR strongly recommends that you have your alarm system serviced and checked timeously. Should you require a service, upgrade or any additions, kindly contact our technical department on 0860 151515. Please note that we do not charge for a consultant to attend your premises to do an evaluation of your current alarm set up, so please do not hesitate to contact us with any enquiries.
Even with all the electronic detection including outside beams, criminals are beginning to find ways to "get around" some of the infra-red detectors.
CBAR also installs CCTV, for those who want to be able to "look in" on your property from anywhere in the world.
Password: Your personal password, not to be confused with the user code to activate / deactivate your alarm keypad, is the code word / number you give the control room operator should the alarm activate at your premises when called.
This password will indicate to the control room operator that all is fine on the premises and that the armed response need not attend.
ANY deviation from the chosen password WILL result in the armed reaction being dispatched to your premises.
Kindly ensure this password is kept secret and only given to those designated, responsible persons.
Only a singular password for "all is in order" is required, NOT FOR DURESS.
Should you have any queries in this regard, please contact Valencia via email on Valencia@citybowlsecurity.co.za.
Should you be going on holiday, kindly email CBAR on customerservice@cbar.co.za or fax to 0860 151516 with key holders details who will be able to give us access to your premises in your absence.
Kindly try and send this information to us well before departure and during working hours, so that our data capturer can load this information on our system.