Life's lemons

When life seems to get tough then... the tough get going. To me this means that we can stand tall during adversity. But its all a learning process that takes life lesson to really understand. And like a fine wine we get better with that time, once we learn from these mistakes. Sometimes life will throw us a curve ball and its how we deal with that which defines our character and resolve. Keep the faith and stand strong, don't dwell in the past be proactive towards the future.

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The list

Have you ever asked the question, what defines me as a human being? Question the very essence of the soul? What moral code do you stand by, if any at all? What makes up your life? What, am I here for? How do I disperse my time? What's important to me? These are all question I end up asking myself from time to time, just to see if I can answer them for my own self satisfaction. I tend to want a payoff before my seeds are ready to bloom. So I made a list of fault's to correct. An improvement list, if you want to put a name behind it. Things that are right and the things that need correction. Make little improvements here and there, small steps at a time, then a progressive motion forward. Trying to strive to live up to expectations put on me willingly, by my Lord and Savior and by my family. This list is a stepping stone to greatness and tranquility spiritually, physically, and mentally. Also improving esteem and self worth, and healthy living. A means to becoming proactive.

Disney buys star wars?

New "Star Wars" movies coming, first in 2015

Deal to buy LucasFilm is half cash, half stock

Will lower Disney EPS in fiscal '13, '14

By Lisa Richwine and Ronald Grover

LOS ANGELES, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co agreed to buy filmmaker George Lucas's Lucasfilm Ltd and its "Star Wars" franchise for $4.05 billion in cash and stock, a b lockbuster deal that includes the surprise promise of a new film in the series in 2015.

Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger told analysts on Tuesday that the plan is to release a new movie in the series every two to three years thereafter. The last "Star Wars" picture was "Revenge of the Sith" in 2005, and Lucas has in the past denied any plans for more.

Lucas, a Hollywood icon known for exercising control over the most minute details of the fictional universe he created, will remain as a creative consultant on the new films.

"It's now time for me to pass 'Star Wars' on to a new generation of filmmakers," he said in a statement. Lucas will become the second-largest individual holder of Disney shares, with a 2.2 percent stake.

Disney will pay about half the purchase price in cash and issue about 40 million shares at closing.

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Debating the Zimmerman arrest and race in America

(CNN) -- Protesters and activists demanding justice for slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin are no closer to closure, even with the news that second-degree murder charges were filed against shooter George Zimmerman. The charges were the latest development in a heated national debate over race and justice in America. The debate on CNN iReport mirrored a national outcry, which saw thousands taking to the streets in "Million Hoodie" marches, demanding that formal charges be filed against Zimmerman. "Justice for Trayvon" was a common refrain on the placards of street protesters, and in the comments section of CNN and other news and media websites.

There was also a countervailing opinion of skepticism about the murky details of the case. Before the charges against Zimmerman were filed, many expressed concern over how the case was playing out in the court of public opinion, saying that judgment should be withheld until the legal system had enough time to render a proper verdict. Reaction to the charges against Zimmerman has been mixed, with many iReporters and CNN commenters expressing a mixture of relief, puzzlement and disappointment. Anthony Milian, an iReporter from Greenville, South Carolina, said he believed the special prosecutor in Florida made a just decision in filing the charges but was also quick to note that this development does not mean that justice will be served.

"The Trayvon Martin situation is not the first time a black child has been gunned down for suspicious reasons," he said. "The violence toward black people needs to stop, regardless of whether someone wears a hoodie, wears gold caps in their mouth, or has a style that you deem dangerous or stupid." W.J. O'Reilly of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, said he was skeptical of Florida's judicial system. "It will be very difficult to convict him on second-degree murder charges," he said. "I don't have too much faith in Florida justice, given the Casey Anthony debacle."

 Other iReporters and CNN commenters wondered whether manslaughter charges would have been more appropriate. Kathi Cordsen of Fullerton, California, noted that Zimmerman's admitting to shooting Martin could soften the charges, especially since he voluntarily turned himself in. She said she also was mistrustful of the way the case has been portrayed in the media. "The prosecutor said public pressure and media coverage did not contribute to the charges being filed," she said. "I find that hard to believe." On February 26, the 17-year-old Martin was shot dead by community watch officer Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida.

The black teenager, who was wearing a hoodie and who was unarmed, was walking to the home of his father's fiancee when he was shot. Zimmerman, who is Hispanic, told authorities the killing was an act of self-defense. A national uproar began when Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee said on March 12 that Zimmerman had not been charged because there were no grounds to disprove his account of the events.

Commenters flocked to CNN and iReport to register their outrage. Thema Bryant-Davis, an iReporter and Los Angeles-area clinical psychologist, echoed the sentiment that racial tension and stereotyping factored in the killing. "It points to what researchers have termed 'unconscious racism.' People are not even aware of their biases," she said. "Trayvon is dead, and we cannot be silent," said Bryant-Davis, whose brother, Jamal Bryant, was an organizer of some protest rallies in Florida. Washington educator and activist Omekongo Dibinga was more pointed in an iReport video titled "Trayvon Martin dead.

Am I next?" in which he shared his experiences with racial stereotyping and related them to the Martin shooting. "Most black people, like me, put themselves in Martin's shoes because it's what we've had to deal with," he said. "Most whites put themselves in Zimmerman's shoes because they've seen black men before and have been suspicious of them. Few try to step outside of their shoes." read more

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Obamas pay $162K in taxes -- a 20.5% rate

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama paid $162,074 in taxes on $789,674 in income, the White House reported -- an effective tax rate of 20.5%. The Obama also gave 22.5% of their income to charity. Vice President Joe Biden and wife Jill, meanwhile, paid nearly $88,000 in federal tax on adjusted gross income of $379,035. The Bidens also paid $13,843 in Delaware state income tax and $3,615 in Virginia state income tax (related to Dr. Biden's work as a teacher). The vice president''s federal tax rate is 23.2% The Obamas' tax return can be found here. The Bidens' tax information is here. Mitt Romney, the likely Republican presidential nominee, has requested an extension for filing his tax returns, aides said. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama supports changes that would require wealthy Americans like himself to pay higher tax rates. Obama's re-election team noted it has posted the tax returns of the president and vice president dating back t0 2000, and they are demanding that Romney do the same. Carney issued a written statement on the Obama and Biden tax returns:

Max Payne 3

If you were the right age in the late 90s, movies left a real impression on you. Think The Matrix; it was the first introduction to bullet-timing to most American audiences. In 2001, Max Payne brought that same slowed-down, action element to gaming audiences. Game developers Remedy said they were inspired by John Woo’s movies and The Matrix. Now with Max Payne 3, the game brings bullet time back in a beautiful way. Rockstar says it’s a way to turn the gameplay into almost an art, as you slow down Max in dramatic ways to get epic level kills. They’ve even used the word “choreograph” to describe how players can slow-motion weave through bullets, making it a deadly ballet.

10 Ways to Refresh Your Digital Life for the New Year

10 Ways to Refresh Your Digital Life for the New Year