Gentle.NET 1.1.1

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Gentle.NET 1.0.4

Gentle.NET 1.0.4 05/17/2004 10:30 PM
An object persistence framework for .NET written in C#.

Gentle.NET 1.0.3

Gentle.NET 1.0.3 04/28/2004 09:46 PM
An object persistence framework for .NET written in C#.

Gentle.NET 1.0.2

Gentle.NET 1.0.2 04/22/2004 06:44 PM
An object persistence framework for .NET written in C#.

Gentle.NET 0.9.5

Gentle.NET 0.9.5 02/16/2004 12:51 AM
An object persistence framework for .NET written in C#.

Gentle.NET 0.9.1

Gentle.NET 0.9.1 01/27/2004 09:51 PM
An object persistence framework.

Gentle.NET 0.9

Gentle.NET 0.9 01/23/2004 05:26 PM
An object persistence framework.

GenTle

GenTle 12/11/2003 03:55 AM
Release of version 0.2.1

Gentle.NET 1.2.0 released!

Gentle.NET 1.2.0 released! 03/14/2005 05:29 PM
Gentle.NET is a database independent object persistence framework written in C# for .NET and Mono. It features automatic SQL generation and object construction, an SQL factory for creating custom queries, excellent performance, advanced caching, and much, much more. This release adds an advanced caching subsystem and a provider for SQL Server CE. There have been major improvements to the configuration subsystem, error reporting, and a number of other components. A bug affecting the use of multiple brokers has been fixed. MySQL users should upgrade due to critical bugs in the MySQL library shipped with previous versions. Download the latest release from the project home page at http://sf.net/projects/gopf or visit the project community site for documentation and other related material at http://www.mertner.com/confluence.

Gentle Corrections

Gentle Corrections 12/05/2003 10:15 AM

Mark Baker: Today, Roy Fielding ripped me a new one on the topic of the https URI scheme, which I had always considered an unnecessary hack.

It seems that Mark now knows a bit more about the rationale behind the https URI scheme, but doesn't quite grasp the colloquialism.

Trust me, if you've ever witnessed Roy ripping someone a new one, you will know it.

Me?  I've only gotten a mild swat or two...

gentle-db beta1

gentle-db beta1 02/12/2004 06:09 PM
A simple Web database in PHP.

Gentle.NET 1.1.0 released

Gentle.NET 1.1.0 released 06/21/2004 06:54 PM
The release of Gentle.NET 1.1.0 adds dynamic loading of provider libraries, automatic lowest cost constructor selection, vastly improved transaction handling, a completely reworked configuration file handler, support for decorating private members, and many other improvements. There have been many fixes for Jet/Access, Firebird, MySQL and Sybase users. Gentle.NET is an RDBMS independent object persistence framework. It features automatic SQL generation and object construction, an SQL factory for creating custom queries, DataView construction helpers, excellent performance and reasonably complete docs. Please refer to the readme file for detailed upgrade instructions. Download the latest release from the project home page at http://sf.net/projects/gopf or visit the project community site for documentation and other related material at http://www.mertner.com/confluence.

Announcements from Gentle Giant

Announcements from Gentle Giant 02/13/2004 06:36 PM
Updates to the Gentle Giant website today included a funky line of two to three inch tall Star Wars "Bust-Ups". Photos of series one are on the site and include Han as above, plus Luke, Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, and C-3PO, though he is not shown. Another line of 1/6 scale collectibles called the Star Wars Armory Collection also premieres on the site. Shown is an X-Wing pilot helmet and listed is a TIE Figher Pilot helmet. Looks like this is set to replace the cool Riddell helmet line.

Touring Gentle Giant

Touring Gentle Giant 12/19/2004 03:15 PM
Game Video Vault.com has posted a quick tour and interview with our friends over at Gentle Giant Studios. If you share an interest in how GGS works and what their plans may be for the future, it's definitely worth checking out.

Big Update From Gentle Giant

Big Update From Gentle Giant 12/10/2003 11:22 PM
Here is a bunch of news from an update announcement from Gentle Giant just now, including Star Wars statues...

Gentle Giant's Chewbacca

Gentle Giant's Chewbacca 12/11/2003 10:51 AM
Gentle Giant will be releasing a new line of Star Wars statues, exclusively for the collector's club members. A 15" tall Chewbacca will head off the line early in 2004, and should be ready in time for Toy Fair. This looks similar to the statue we reported on last month, but click on the thumbnail above for more detailed photos.

Gentle.NET 1.2.2 (Default branch)

Gentle.NET 1.2.2 (Default branch) 04/03/2005 11:45 PM
Gentle.NET is a CLS-compliant, database independent object persistence framework. It has an extensive feature set, excellent performance, and reasonably complete docs. It features automatic SQL generation, object construction/caching/uniquing, validation, bindable list support, relation management, transactions, and much more. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebird/InterBase, MS SQL Server (incl. CE), MS Access, SQLite, Sybase, and Sybase ASA are supported. It includes a NAnt build file as well as VS.NET project files for building under Windows. Mono 1.1.4 and higher is fully supported.

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Changes:
This release fixed a bug affecting reserved word handling and another affecting concurrency handling when using unnamed parameters.

Gentle.NET 1.2.1 (Default branch)

Gentle.NET 1.2.1 (Default branch) 03/31/2005 07:22 AM
Gentle.NET is a CLS-compliant, database independent object persistence framework. It has an extensive feature set, excellent performance, and reasonably complete docs. It features automatic SQL generation, object construction/caching/uniquing, validation, bindable list support, relation management, transactions, and much more. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebird/InterBase, MS SQL Server (incl. CE), MS Access, SQLite, Sybase, and Sybase ASA are supported. It includes a NAnt build file as well as VS.NET project files for building under Windows. Mono 1.1.4 and higher is fully supported.

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Changes:
This release adds a validation subsystem as well as numerous improvements throughout. Critical bugfixes were made in the core components. Existing users should upgrade. The framework is now CLS compliant, and Mono (1.1.4+) is fully supported.

A Visit To Gentle Giant Studios

A Visit To Gentle Giant Studios 07/09/2004 10:04 AM
Our man Mark Hurray was able to visit Gentle Giant Studios last week in California to talk with Eric Lyga, marketing wiz for the company. See what's going on there, and learn more about the cool things they have done, and are planning to do in our new special feature, One Giant Interview.

Gentle Giant Exclusives Update

Gentle Giant Exclusives Update 08/17/2004 09:33 PM
If you missed out on the Gentle Giant convention exclusives this summer, good news! The remaining stock will be available to members of the Collectors Club. Both the Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper disguise mini-bust and Spirit of the Rebellion bust-ups will be available next week. Restrictions will apply. For more info, head on over to Gentle Giant's website and join today.

Gentle Giant Con Exclusive News

Gentle Giant Con Exclusive News 05/14/2004 06:11 PM
The Gentle Giant website has updated with news of their summer convention plans. Joining the Spirit of the Rebellion Bust-Up 4-pack, Gentle Giant will also be featuring an exclusive Luke Skywalker Stormtrooper Mini-Bust. Quantities look very promising for both San Diego Comic Con and Chicago's Wizard World. In addition, Gentle Giant will continue their tradition of Fan Busts; this year's entries will be able to choose either X-Wing pilot or Stormtrooper themes. Choose wisely, only one fan from each theme will win. For the full details, be sure to check out the Gentle Giant website!

Gentle.NET Object Persistence Framework

Gentle.NET Object Persistence Framework 02/15/2004 10:28 PM
Gentle.NET v0.9.5 (stable) - Initial SourceForge Release

Gentle Giant Sneak Peek

Gentle Giant Sneak Peek 04/16/2005 02:26 AM
Images of two new offerings from Gentle Giant Studios have surfaced. The Clone Wars 10" General Grievous maquette is set to ship in September, edition size has not yet been determined. Also shipping September, the Imperial Speeder Bike and Scout Trooper statue from Return of the Jedi. Measuring 12.5” x 6.5” x 7.5” this instant classic has been set at a limited edition size of only 1500 pieces worldwide. Thanks to Dean for the pics and information on these pieces.

Gentle Giant Press Chat

Gentle Giant Press Chat 01/05/2005 04:05 PM
The Mini-Bust masters set aside some time today to field a few questions from members of the press. Rebelscum was on hand and is pleased to share the results of the chat with our readers.

A Few Gentle Words from the Club for
Growth...

A Few Gentle Words from the Club for
Growth... 01/08/2004 08:38 PM
Lest anyone lull themselves into the belief that the left has taken an uncontested lead in the bad-mouthing-the-oppostion derby, I submit the following from an Iowa anti-Dean ad being run by The Club for Growth, a PAC which describes itself as "one of the nation’s leading free-market political advocacy organizations." In a current press release on their web site, they announce an ad that began running today on Des Moines, Iowa broadcast stations and on cable news channels, for which they have budgeted over $100,000 during this phase of the campaign. For for those who can't stream the ad from here, it goes like this: "A dignified older couple walks out of a barber shop. An off-screen announcer asks what they think of Howard Dean’s plan to raise taxes on a typical family by $1,900. "Without hesitation, the husband responds: 'What do I think? Well, I think Howard Dean should take his tax-hiking, government-expanding, latte-drinking, sushi-eating, Volvo-driving, New York Times-reading…' "His wife continues: '…body piercing, Hollywood-loving, left-wing freak show back to Vermont where it belongs.'" Is this really an ad about economic policy? I think it will be very difficult for me to convince my new fellow travelers in the pro-Dean scene to restrain their rhetoric if their TV sets are going to be lavishing such pretty stuff as this on them. I hope those among you who take such grave exception to vivid excesses on the "left" or whatever the hell you call us, will be equally offended by this ad and will encourage your own colleagues to back it off a couple of turns. Otherwise the future of America with devolve to a purely idiotic professional wrestling match between gay atheist Harvard professors and some good ol' refugees from "Deliverance" who are just trying to keep the weirdos - and a few other objectionable demographic groups safely away from power. I can see their thinking. One can hardly entrust government to someone who actually reads a newspaper instead of getting his news over the television, as God prefers that he do. I mention all this because if we are to make this campaign - or this blog - safe for rational, if spirited, disagreement about policy, we will have to go forth often among our own camps and evangelize the civilization of adversarial respect. We could start right here, arguing fiercely among ourselves, and create so graceful a model for constructive combat that it communicates a necessary dignity to whatever government rises from it....

Gentle Giant Busts-Up Comic-Con

Gentle Giant Busts-Up Comic-Con 07/21/2004 08:18 PM
Gentle Giant once again impresses fans with their new line of Bust-Ups, including the exclusive Spirit of the Rebellion set. This exclusive set will be limited to 600 sets per day of the show, and 300 sets for tonight's Preview Night.

Gentle Giant Darth Vader Arrives Next
May

Gentle Giant Darth Vader Arrives Next
May 12/27/2004 11:58 PM
Gentle Giant has released these detail photos of their Episode III Darth Vader expected to arrive next May. Standing 14" tall, it will be a limited edition and sell for about $200.

Gentle Giant Announces Bossk Bust

Gentle Giant Announces Bossk Bust 02/12/2004 02:17 PM
Gentle Giant's pre-Toy Fair newsletter promises some great collectibles for 2004, including the next in what will hopefully be a long series of Bounty Hunter Mini-Busts.

MPAA Fights Pirates with Gentle Threats

MPAA Fights Pirates with Gentle Threats 12/27/2003 10:04 AM

Gentle Giant's Summer Exclusive Pics

Gentle Giant's Summer Exclusive Pics 07/09/2004 09:35 PM
Gentle Giant sent along photos of their summer exclusive Bust-Up and Mini-Busts today. These will be available at their San Diego Comic-Con and Wizard World Chicago stops this summer. Luke will be $45.00, limited to 3500 pieces, and the Spirit Of The Rebellion set will be $20.00 and limited to 5000 sets. Each piece is limited to one per adult at the shows. You can see all the details on these at the Gentle Giant website.

Gentle Giant San Diego Comic Con
Exclusive

Gentle Giant San Diego Comic Con
Exclusive 05/03/2004 06:34 AM
The Gentle Giant website mentions that at San Diego Comic Con and Wizard World Chicago their exclusive product will be a Spirit of the Rebellion Bust-Ups 4-pack. Including clear versions of Ceremonial Han Solo, Ceremonial Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and C-3PO Bust-Ups!

Gentle Giant Forced To Change Exclusive
Plans

Gentle Giant Forced To Change Exclusive
Plans 07/22/2004 01:04 AM
Comic-Con hasn't even started yet, and already there's a problem with the exclusives from Gentle Giant. Comic-Con security is enforcing the sale of exclusive items from the planned distrubution system to a raffle system. Fans interested in acquiring the Spirit of the Rebellion bust-ups or the Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Disguise mini-bust can enter the raffle, and if their number is called, will be able to make their purchase. The good news is that the winning number is good throughout the show, so if your number is called, you can make your purchase during the weekend. This is not what Gentle Giant had planned, and they were only informed of this change minutes before distribution was about to begin.

Gentle Giant Chrome Jango Mini-Bust

Gentle Giant Chrome Jango Mini-Bust 06/16/2004 08:20 AM
Star Wars credit card licensee MBNA has started accepting Galactic Reward points for their exclusive Gentle Giants Chrome Jango Bust today. It's a whopping 11,500 points to get the one each member is limited to. However, if you don't have the card already, you can get the bust for free by signing up and spending just $25. Check it all out at GalacticRewards.com.

Gentle Giant Leia Boushh Mini-Bust

Gentle Giant Leia Boushh Mini-Bust 08/14/2004 01:24 PM
Christopher Topin reported in to Theforce.net he saw a Leia Boushh at the Gentle Giant booth at Chicago Wizard World on Friday. He said it will have removable arms, one with a blaster and one with a thermal detonator. No release date or other info was given.

MBNA Mastercard Exclusive Gentle Giants
Mini-Bust

MBNA Mastercard Exclusive Gentle Giants
Mini-Bust 11/19/2003 04:33 PM
I really can't remember the last time a promotion that I know is supposed to help the Star Wars brand has gone as wrong as the one Lucasfilm is doing with MBNA right now. In what seems like a string of problems, a quick check of the official MBNA Galactic Rewards website will show you, as it now has been for about three weeks, that they are completely and hopeless offline. Never mind that frequent calls to them have now turned to comical as they now are gun-shy of telling callers the next promised date it will be online again. And forget about finding out when they will make the cool exclusive Gentle Giants Vader Mini-Bust available to us as each person you talk to will give you a different date, or no date in some cases. And on top of that, the last time I was able to see the promotion page for this it said they had just 100 of them available, and sometime in December they would go up from 7,500 points to 10,000 points each. I'm taking odds it will be December before they ever get the darn site back online. If you have missed the history on this, you can get up to speed with a quick MBN A search.

"Felt as a gentle roll that made
chandeliers sway in Thousand Oaks,
here's the data:"

"Felt as a gentle roll that made
chandeliers sway in Thousand Oaks,
here's the data:" 12/23/2003 02:47 AM

JEFF MASSON
AND THE VIRTUE OF GENTLE
PERSUASION

JEFF MASSON
AND THE VIRTUE OF GENTLE
PERSUASION 01/22/2004 02:12 AM

In his new book The Pig Who Sang to the Moon, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson continues the critical life's work he began with the groundbreaking When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals. Masson understands the importance of repetition in achieving something as enormous as changing an entire culture's belief system, and he is patient and dispassionate in doing so. Like his previous books, The Pig Who Sang to the Moon is a dense and methodical mix of scientific citations and compelling anecdotes in defence of his continuing thesis: that animals are not only intelligent, but also live rich and complex emotional lives. Previous books have dealt with animals in the wild and with pets, and the subject this time is the most difficult of all: Farm animals, which Masson correctly points out should more properly be called 'farmed animals'. Masson understands how politically charged his subject is, and carefully avoids overstatement, provocative language or grim descriptions of factory farms that would raise defensive barriers. He is trying to move fence-sitters here -- potential allies in the farming community, social and political leaders, borderline vegetarians and other writers who intuitively sense there is something terribly wrong with raising animals in cramped, painful, mind-numbing, artificial quarters just so we can slaughter them in astronomical quantities to feed the never-ending explosion of human numbers. He'll cite a well-researched report or a respected scientist and follow up with a delightful, always positive, never confrontational story. He qualifies almost every statement he makes, and almost apologetically leads you to the obvious conclusion. He will not condemn our attitudes and actions, preferring instead to explain and understand them, and then gently suggest logical and compassionate alternatives. He explains the atrocities (my word, not his) that are committed against farmed animals by saying simply "it is in our own self-interest not to know them; it is easiest to disconnect from whom we are eating if we know nothing at all about them". Even his conclusion advocating a vegan diet and the eschewing of leather, wool and down products starts with the word if. And to the reader who doubts what difference one person acting on that suggestion would make, he lists the number of animals spared suffering by a single human vegetarian in one lifetime: 6 cows, 22 pigs, 30 sheep, 800 chickens, 50 turkeys, 15 ducks, 12 geese, 7 rabbits, and a half a ton of fish. Masson confesses that he has not yet converted completely to a vegan diet, but explains how quickly the vegan alternatives to animal food products are improving in quality, taste and variety. Like me, he's getting there, urged forward, one step at a time, and he's likewise urging others on, one person at a time. The Pig Who Sang to the Moon is a charming and engaging book with an important message for all of us.

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