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The official lyric video for the song "The War Isn't Over Yet" from EYE EMPIRE — the band featuring Corey Lowery (STUCK MOJO, STEREOMUD, DARK NEW DAY), B.C. Kochmit (SWITCHED), Donald Carpenter (SUBMERSED) and Ryan Bennett (TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION) — can be seen below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Evolve", which is being released today (Tuesday, October 29).
EYE EMPIRE has built a following through unwavering perseverance. They are true road warriors, sacrificing the comforts of home with an unwavering belief in the dream. Over the past several years, the band has staged more than 600 performances, building a community that has rallied around the mantra "Love, Respect, Support."
The members of EYE EMPIRE all have seen success in the past through other ensembles. With the formation of EYE EMPIRE, however, they have proven a commitment to seeing through what they started. Lowery remembers: "B.C. and I started playing together when he was in SWITCHED, and I knew that he would be the guitar player that I would one day create something special and lasting with. He has a great sense of melody with rhythm and solos and a great understanding of arrangement and what's best for the song. He knows the difference between shredding and holding one note, and making that one note sing. He truly has his own style as an artist."
He continues: "With DC, when I met him on Halloween four years ago, from the first note he sang, I knew he was something special. He treats his voice like an instrument, always focused, pushing himself to finding new voices with each song. Lyrically, he believes in what he is singing. Never preaching, but expressing what he's been through or seen in his life on the road."
And lastly, with the youngest member of the quartet, Ryan Bennett, Lowery reflects: "Simply one of the baddest drummers to come to the rock 'n roll scene in years. Grabbing some of his favorite drummers and making his own style with EYE EMPIRE. He's the guy that is always smiling staying positive until he gets behind the drums then he explodes."
Musically, EYE EMPIRE hasestablished a connection that has witnessed an organic swell. Audiences have grown, and the band is now a bona fide headliner. It has everything to do with chemistry. They push one another to stay fresh. Thus, the chosen title of "Evolve" for the upcoming album, which follows the band's independently released debut, "Impact". As Carpenter shares: "I am deeply connected to this story. You truly have to live by your heart and trust that life will lead you in the direction you are needed. I believed and it led me to EYE EMPIRE. I will never take that for granted."
"Evolve" track listing:
01. One Day
02. The War Isn't Over Yet
03. Rise (Wake Up)
04. Beyond The Stars
05. Within
06. Weakness
07. Bleed
08. Head High
09. The Man I Am
10. Can't Forget
11. Don't Look Back
12. Live Loud
To order a copy, go to www.eyeempirestore.com.


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In my last post, I gave an update on the current estate tax law and how it my apply to farmers for 2010. In that post, I referred to the term "Step Up" and I am using this post just to explain what the term Step Up or Step Down means.
Up until this year, when a person died, the property that passed through to their heirs received a step up or down in cost basis to the fair market value at the time of death. When the heirs would sell the property, this is the amount they would use for their cost basis. For example, if a farmer owned land that he paid $100,000 for and it was worth $500,000 when he died, the heirs would be able to use the $500,000 when determining their capital gain when they eventually sold the land. Conversely, if the fair market value at death was $50,000, then that would be the value they would use.
For the last several decades, this has been rule for inheriting property and then selling it by the heirs. Starting this year, the IRS requires to Step Down any property, but use cost only on the other property that is worth more than what was paid for it originally. However, the executor can make an election to step up value of up to $1.3 million or an additional $3 million for a surviving spouse. In addition, the final income tax return for the person dying will be required to fill out a schedule showing the cost basis of all assets passed on to their heirs. This cost basis is what the heirs will have to use in computing their capital gains tax when they sell any of these inherited assets.
As you can see, although there might not be any federal estate tax, there will be extra capital gains taxes and a lot more work for the executor and their professional to do.

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|An illicit abortion clinic in central Bogotá advertises itself as a women's health clinic.
Since then, 649 legal abortions have been carried out, 61 percent based on fetal deformation, 20 percent on danger to the woman's life and 19 percent because the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest.
After three years, 650 legal abortions is an absurdly tiny number in a nation of 45 million people, where gender violence is relatively common and maternal mortality is high.
Nevertheless, for the procuradora general that number is apparently too high. In any case, she's been asking why the percentage of legal abortions justified by fetal deformity is so high. Is this disguised eugenics? Abortion for convenience? Neither of those explanations is likely, since even when they have a legal justification to abort, girls and women encounter many obstacles, in particular from doctors and hospitals who profess Catholic values. Rather, those looking for abortions of convenience will simply go to the many ilicit abortion mills which continue doing lively business across Colombia.
In contrast to the apparent crackdown on legal abortion is the Colombian legal system's great tolerance of drunk drivers - even including those who kill people. In recent years, with few exceptions, many drunks who injured and even killed people have been given house arrest - sending the message that drinking is all good, innocent fun, that it's not really their fault and that it's no big deal, anyway. Is there a pattern here? Perhaps it is that it's women who get pregnant, so why not make them responsible, while it's generally men who drunk and drive, who we'll laugh it off.
This blog written by Mike Ceaser, of Bogota Bike Tours


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Welcome to Time Management Guide
Time Management For Teacher Article
For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
Time Management for Freelancersfrom: Guest Writer - John Lonningham
Time management (how to manage your time?)
It takes time to grow a freelance business; it takes time to establish yourself; and it takes time to make money. All of this can be nerve-wracking and cause countless sleepless nights. For a better time management, consider our next five tips:
Sets goals
Before starting a freelance activity or freelance project, you should think first where you want to go. A goal should be clearly defined. This way, you will have one clear direction, and this will help planning your time.
Organize yourself
If you do not know what to do, then there is no point in planning time. You have to study the projects that you'll do the next day. This way, you'll be more organized and the time available will be used efficiently. Try to name tasks with short, but representative, titles.
Organizing your work will reduce most of your lost time. Organize your computer files, depending on the projects you are working on. Organize your emails in folders using various filters. Do not let any mail "unprocessed". If you're asked to do a task in the mail, put it immediately in the "To Do List".
By organising your own schedule, you can often accommodate all kinds of non-work aspects to your life that are less accessible to those bound to cubicles, whether that means hobbies, family or personal wellness. According to one survey, about 46% of full-time freelancers work less than 30 hours per week, and if we widen the sample to include part-timers, we get to about two-thirds.
Prioritize tasks
As a freelancer, it is important to determine the type of tasks that you've set.There are tasks important or less important, urgent and vital, long or short. Combining these features and assigning tasks will get you information on which you can determine the order in which you'll execute what you have proposed.
Once you start working on a task, focus on it. Remove everything that can distract you: phone, TV, etc. And if you start doing a task, finish it without taking other projects. You don't want to get to have 10 tasks at the same time, and none of them to be finished.
Take breaks
Even if this advice is easy to follow, it has a great importance. If you think you need a break, take a break. Do not forget that you are human. At the same time, do not waste breaks. During breaks, talk to other freelancers, learn from their experiences. Grow your ideas.
Each evening, before going to sleep, reflect on what you've accomplished that day. Prepare yourself for the following day by listing your top three priority action items for the morning. When you punch in the next day, tackle those tasks before you even look at anything new.
As a good freelancer you have to learn to look at every situation from multiple perspectives, so you'll see that every problem has a solution and it will be easier to fight for your goals.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/John_Lonningham/2347739


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Odd-lot short-sale ratio(redirected from Odd-Lot Short-Sale Ratios)
Odd-lot short-sale ratio
The percentage of total odd-lot sales that is composed of short sales.
Odd-Lot Short-Sale Ratio
The number of odd-lot short sales as a percentage of total short sales over a given period. Odd-lot short sales are short sales in quantities of fewer than 100 shares each. Generally speaking, one engages in short sales because one expects the price of a stock to fall. Likewise most odd-lotters are small investors. Because many investors consider small investors poorly informed and therefore wrong most of the time, they believe a high odd-lot short sale ratio may be a sign that stock prices will, in fact, rise.


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Care volunteers in Senegal expand their classes
Care volunteers in Senegal often work with Talibes at the ASF Talibe Center. Talibes are young boys who live on the street, but benefit greatly from the Care volunteers who clean their wounds and teach them.
Up until very recently, the volunteers only taught male children; this is no longer the case as more and more young girls are coming to the center to attend classes. These young girls regularly attend school, but most of the time they don't have family members who are educated enough to help them with their homework or just to show interest in what they learn.
Our volunteers who are teaching at the ASF Talibe Center have organised courses that will help these pupils review their lessons and prepare them for the upcoming academic year.
Read more about Care in Senegal


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Barn Owl
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Tytonidae
Taxonomic Name: Tyto abba
Range: Found throughout the world.
Habitat: Open country, forest edge, cities, and clearings, as well as barns, church steeples, and other buildings.
Physical Characteristics: Wingspan: 4', Length: 13-19" The upper body color is golden brown while the underside is usually white with brown spots. They have a white heart-shaped face and long legs. There are no feather tufts on the head.
Longevity: Approximately 3 years in the wild. The oldest known in captivity is 18 years.
Social Structure: They form life long pair bonds.
Active Time: Nocturnal
Diet: Wild - Small mammals up to the size of a rat (i.e. voles, mice, shrews, rats). Will also eat bats (caught in flight), small birds, frogs, and various large insects.
Zoo - Mice
Zoo - Mice
Behavior: The barn owl is distinctly nocturnal and spends the day in dark places. They hunt in open country avoiding extensive woodlands. They tend to be sensitive to the cold because they aren't equipped to put on a layer of fat in the fall. In sever winters an entire stock may perish.
Reproduction: The barn owl attains sexual maturity at one year of age. Their reproduction is very dependant on availability of food. The more food, the larger the clutch size and they may even breed twice that year. They are generally monogamous and pair bond for life. Brood sites are dark nooks in buildings such as belfries, barns, niches in walls of vaults or towers. They will also brood in caves of rocks and hollow trees. There is no nest built and the eggs are deposited directly on the floor of the brood site. There are generally 4 - 7 eggs laid which are pure white and rather elongated (to help them from rolling out of the brood). The male will bring food to the female while she incubates the eggs. They have an incubation period of ~30 days per egg. The young are usually on their own at the age of three months.
Interesting Facts:
- The barn owl is endangered in Indiana.
- The clutch size depends on availability of food.
- Their high pitched screeching sounds probably gave way to the start of ghost stories.
- Some researchers feel the barn owl is more closely related to the falcons based on their skeletal structure.
Relationship With Humans: They are becoming endangered in certain parts of the world due to destruction of habitat by humans. People mow their grass right up to the barn. This is where mice and other small mammals would hide. Without a food source, the owl can't survive.


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Pass Plus can not only make you a more confident and safe driver, it can also reduce your insurance premiums, so it is well worth considering.
Our Pass Plus course modules cover town driving, all weather driving, rural driving, night driving, dual carriageways and motorway driving, and will equip you to handle any driving situation with confidence and avoid dangerous situations that may arise.
We can help you with coping under the elements such as heavy rain or snow, and we cover all aspects of being able to take the wheel, without being nervous regarding driving conditions.
Our Refresher courses are ideal for those who want to brush up on their driving skills. They will give you the edge in various scenarios, such as overcoming nervousness after an accident or supervising your kids when they are learning to drive themselves.
If you've moved from a different area, which perhaps has a different driving style from what you are used to, this course will also greatly benefit you. We have flexible hours for Refresher courses and we'll tailor a deal to meet your requirements.
The number of lessons you will require is entirely based on your current driving skills and for how long you haven't driven for. We will never put you under any pressure at any stage of a course: you decide if you feel confident enough or feel the need to continue after your initial course.
We'll gladly collect you from your home, work or college in the Ilford area for your convenience. Don't hesitate to call us for more info and to book your driving lessons.


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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Oreo Truffles with a Peppermint Twist
Oreo Truffles with a Peppermint Twist
Adapted from Beantown Baker's recipe
24 peppermint oreo cookies
1/2 cup (4 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 peppermint candy canes, crushed into small pieces
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or wax paper and clear some space in your fridge.
Crush cookies using a food processor or a blender. The cookies should be crumbly, but not totally pulverized.
In a measuring cup, combine condensed milk, vanilla, and peppermint extract, stirring until incorporated. Pour this mixture over the crushed Oreos, and stir until ingredients come together. Working quickly, form the mixture into 1" balls by rolling between your hands, and place them on cookie sheet. Even if the mimxture feels sticky at first, it will roll into balls well if you use your palms. Put the balls into refrigerator to chill (for easy dipping).
Sidenote: at this point in the process, my cute hubby says, "I don't know WHAT to caal THOSE balls . . ." - in reference to his funny name for Hayley's Nutella Cookies that I make.
Melt the chocolate using your favorite method. I like to use my double boiler, but you can use your microwave in 10-15 second increments as well.
Dip chocolate balls into melted chocolate and put back on cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with crushed peppermint, and return to fridge until chocolate hardens.
Then I placed ours in mini-cupcake liners for no-mess scarfing.
We took a tin of these with us on our trip to the mountains for New Year's Eve and they were a BIG hit! There were only 4 of us, and we polished this batch off with ease. Oops! Guess it's time for New Year's Resolutions . . .
7 comments:
- Anonymous said...
What a great idea to add peppermint!
- December 30, 2008 at 12:24 PM
- Deals, Steals and Heels said...
if they are peppermint and tiny....i vote elf balls.
- December 30, 2008 at 2:27 PM
- What's Cookin Chicago said...
These look great and the use of red liners really make the candies pop!
- December 31, 2008 at 10:39 AM
- logan said...
Those look quite tasty! and I love the photos the new camera takes! Lovely shots!
- December 31, 2008 at 6:29 PM
- Anonymous said...
Sounds yummy!
- January 1, 2009 at 9:23 AM
- Maryanna said...
I LOVE the peppermint twist part.
- January 2, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- Tiffany said...
Yum! These look delicious!
- January 3, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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Civilization in the distance
The pristine cruising grounds in British Columbia's Haida Gwaii Islands are a step back in time
Because Gwaii Haanas is a conservation reserve, fishing is limited but where it is allowed, it is excellent. As Matt knows all the good fishing, crabbing and shrimping areas, we were treated to fresh lingcod, Dungeness crab and spot prawns.
The preparation and presentation of three meals and two snacks every day was mind-boggling. Having cooked on a charter boat during a far-off point in my life, I remember well the hard work it takes to pull off a gourmet meal. So I really appreciated our chef, Natasha's hard work as she prepared and presented not just food, but gourmet dishes, incorporating the fresh seafood and also ingredients she foraged for ashore. Sea asparagus and a variety of seaweeds showed up daily in creative ways.
As our week came to an end, our last evening on board was a time for contemplation and reflection. For me, the week was about re-connecting not just with sailing, but with the adventure of life itself, which can be so easily ignored or lost in our noisy, connected world "out there."


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General Terms and Conditions of Business
§ 1 General
g-lab GmbH Gladbacher Str. 78, 40219 Düsseldorf, Germany, managing director: Björn Gericke, phone: +49 211 436 1670, firstname.lastname@example.com (hereinafter "g-lab" or "we"), operates an online shop at the internet address www.g-lab.com (the "Website"). All orders placed by you via the Website as well as our deliveries and services are governed exclusively by the General Terms and Conditions of Business set out below, as applicable at the time the order is placed. We do not accept any diverging terms and conditions from the customer except where specifically agreed in writing.
§ 2 Contracts
1. The languages available for contracts depend on the country of destination selected:
|Available languages
|German, English
|German, English
2. The presentation of products on our Website does not constitute any offer by g-lab.com for a purchase contract.
3. By submitting the order form provided on our Website to us you are placing a binding offer for a purchase contract with us. You submit an offer by entering all required information during the ordering process and posting the order form to us by using the button "complete purchase". Before you submit your offer you will be able to view the details input by you and correct any mistakes in the information provided.
4. On receipt of your order we will send you an e-mail confirming receipt of your order and stating the details of your order (order confirmation). Please note that our order confirmation does not constitute a declaration of acceptance of your contractual offer but serves for information purposes only.
5. A purchase contract between you and g-lab will become effective only after we have accepted the offer by dispatching the goods ordered. If payment in advance was chosen as payment option, the goods will be dispatched only after the full amount has been credited to our account.
6. g-lab has the right to refuse any offer without stating a reason, especially if there are legitimate grounds to suspect that the goods purchased via the internet are intended to be resold on a commercial basis.
§ 3 Cancellation policy advisory
The cancellation policy applies solely to consumers under § 13 of the German Civil Code of Law. Consumers are all individuals that complete a transaction that is not attributable to their commercial or self-employed occupation.
Cancellation policy
You may repeal your contract of purchase within 14 days without having to state reasons.
The allocated cancellation timeframe is 14 days, effective the day that you or an assigned third party, who may not be the carrier/courier, took said commodities into their possession.
To administer your right to cancel your order, you have to inform us, g-lab GmbH, Gladbacher Str.78, 40219 Düsseldorf, Germany, firstname.lastname@example.com, Phone +49 211 436 1670 , Fax: +49 211 436 167 27, by sending us an explicit declaration stating that you are repealing your contract of purchase (for example: by sending us a letter in the mail, fax, or an email). You may use the cancellation template that is attached; however, it is not mandatory to use this template.
It will suffice to send us your notification of repeal within the given cancellation timeframe in order for the 14-day cancellation timeframe to be granted.
If you repeal your contract of purchase, we are obligated to refund all payments that we have received from you, including shipping costs (excluding additional shipping costs that result from choosing a different shipping option, other than the regular standard shipping option that we offer) immediately and within 14 days at most, effective the day that we receive your repeal.
The payment method which was used to make the transaction will also be used for the reimbursement, unless we have explicitly agreed to something else. You will not be charged any fees for the reimbursement.
We reserve the right to withhold the reimbursement until we have received the returned items or until we have received your notification that you have returned the items, whichever comes first.
The items have to be sent back to us immediately and no later than fourteen days after the date on which you have notified us of the cancellation of this contract. The extended deadline will be granted if the items are sent back within fourteen days. All return shipments are at our expense.
You are only required to compensate us for any loss in value if the loss in value can be traced back to unnecessary handling, which goes beyond the admissible proofing of the condition of the item, its characteristics and functionality.
End of advisory
Cancellation template
You can download the cancellation template here. We will also send you a hard copy of the cancellation template as soon as the contract has been concluded.
§ 4 Returns right
1. All of the items featured on g-lab can be returned to g-lab within 14 days of receipt. The right of return only applies to non-faulty items that are in their original condition, have not been worn, altered or washed; with all tags attached.
2. Return shipments
2.1. All return shipments from Germany will be at our expense, if the following provisions are complied with.
2.2 All return shipments from Germany are made solely using DHL service by contacting the g-lab customer service for a free return note. The necessary documents and instructions for returning items will be enclosed in your package. All returns from outside Germany the cost of returning goods to g-lab is responsibility of the customer. Please ensure the package is sent on a tracked service like UPS or DHL. All returned goods remain responsibility of the customer until they have reached g-lab.
2.3 Please note that we can only accept returns from the country which the shipment was sent to. If the shipment was sent to Austria, for instance, we can only accept a return from Austria.
2.4. In case of a return, we will refund the money onto your account/credit card. Potential losses due to currency fluctuations will not be refunded.
2.5. Please send all returns to: g-lab GmbH, c/o ITG GmbH Neuss, Graf-Landsberg-Str. 3-5, 41460 Neuss, Germany, firstname.lastname@example.com.
3. If you have questions regarding our returns policy, please contact a customer service representative:
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: +49 211 436 1670
Fax: +49 211 436 167 27
This right of return does not limit your legal rights nor does it limit your right to the above-mentioned cancellation policy.
§5 Prices; product presentation; availability; promotion code
1. The prices stated on our Website www.g-lab.com at the time of your order apply.
2. The goods offered at g-lab are presented on the Website in the form of digital photographs of the actual products. Minor discrepancies between the presentation and the actual products do not qualify as a defect in the goods ordered.
3. If you have ordered several items at the same time, the products may be delivered at different times. Sec. 266 BGB remains unaffected. Shipping costs will be incurred only once in any such case.
4. Promotion Code
4.1 Promotion codes have different time periods of validity and are applicable for purchase of any product available on the website, except additional Gift Cards. To determine the validity period, please refer to the document which contains the promotion code.
4.2 Exchanges or reimbursements of promotion codes, which were part of a marketing promotion or which you may have received on behalf of g-lab.com, are non-permissible. The disbursement of promotional codes is not permissible outside of the standard return timeframe stated in our terms and conditions.
4.3 g-lab cannot be held responsible for any fraudulent or non-authorised uses of promotion codes.
4.4 g-lab reserves the right to cancel or block the promotion code, if deemed necessary due to legal reasons, for example, in case of loss or misuse of the promotion code. You will be informed immediately g-lab in the case of cancelling or blocking the promotion code.
4.5 Return policy for orders purchased using a promotion code:
If you make use of legal right of return or our voluntary return policy, you will be reimbursed for the total amount of the returned items. If you are returning only one of the items from your order, the value of the promotion code will be adjusted accordingly, and only the amount relevant to the returned item will be refunded. The promotion code loses its validity proportionate to the worth of the returned item. If you are returning your complete order, the amount paid will be refunded in full, but the promotion code can no longer be applied to future purchases. Please note that promotion codes from sales campaigns cannot be replaced or refunded.
§ 6 Storage of contract data
We store your order data. If you wish to print your order, you may do so by printing out an "acknowledgment of receipt". It will appear on your screen once you have submitted your order to us by clicking the "complete purchase" button and your credit card details have been verified.
In addition, you will receive an email order confirmation stating all details entered as well as the cancellation template, which can be printed.
§ 7 Shipping & dispatch
1. Your package will be shipped with DHL. In Germany, you may choose DHL Express, or DHL Standard as your preferred shipping method. g-lab is liable for any potential transport risks.
2. The goods will be ready for dispatch on or after the day following your order. Unless agreed otherwise, delivery will be made within 1 to 5 business days to the shipment address specified by customer, depending on the shipment method and place of delivery chosen. If payment in advance was chosen as payment option, the goods will be dispatched only after the full purchase price has been credited to our account.
4. Shipping costs
|Shipping costs
|DHL Standard
|DHL Express
|Österreich, Holland, Belgien, Luxemburg, Frankreich, Monaco, Italien, Spanien, Andorra, Finnland
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Shipping costs will be incurred only once for deliveries in instalments.
§ 8 Payment; default in payment; setoff; right of retention
1. Accepted methods of payment
Please pay for your g-lab order in Germany by:
- PayPal
- payment on account (D/AT)
- Visa
- Master Card
- Sofortüberweisung (D/AT)
All payments and credit notes will be handled in the currency chosen for the purchase (see also currencies).
2. Payment using a promotion code
2.1 When making a purchase using a promotion code, simply enter the promotion code in the designated field at checkout. Click on "add code" in the last step of the checkout. If the order amount exceeds the promotion code balance, please select the payment method with which you wish to cover the amount remaining.
3. Set-off
The customer is barred from a set-off if the counter claim has no legal backing, was not unanimously decided upon, and is not undisputed or if a separate claim for damages is covered in the same sales contract.
4. Right of retention for commercial transactions
In mercantile trade, the right to the retention of goods and a service disclaimer by the customer cannot be enforced, with the exception of undisputed, legally determined counter claims or claims for damages covered in the same sales contract.
§ 9 Retention of title
The goods delivered remain property of g-lab until full payment has been made.
§ 10 Inquiries, complaints
For any inquiries about your order or complaints, please contact our Customer Care Team:
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: +49 211 436 1670
Fax: +49 211 436 167 27
§ 11 Warranty
Claims based on defects in the delivered goods shall be governed by the applicable legal provisions, to the exception that any claims for damages relating to defects shall be subject exclusively to section 12 below.
§ 12 Liability
1. We accept unlimited liability for damage caused by intent or gross negligence. Our liability for breaches by ordinary negligence of any major obligations or secondary obligations whose breach puts the achievement of the contractual purpose at risk or whose fulfilment is essential to the due and proper performance of the contract and whose fulfilment customer could reasonably rely upon ("essential obligation"), shall be limited to foreseeable damage characteristic for the contract. We accept no liability for any breach by ordinary negligence of contractual obligations which are not essential obligations.
2. Nothing in this shall prejudice our liability in the event of fraudulent concealment of defects or a guarantee as to quality, for claims based on the Product Liability Act, and for damage caused by injury to life, limb or health. This shall not entail a reversal of the burden of proof to customer's disadvantage.
3. To the exception of claims based on tort, any claims for damages of customer for which our liability is limited hereunder, shall become time-barred one year after the commencement of the statutory limitation period.
4. Any exclusion or limitation of the liability of g-lab shall extend also to the personal liability of its employees, members of staff, representatives and vicarious agents.
§ 13 Governing law, severability
1. All legal disputes arising out of or in connection with a purchase contract shall be governed exclusively by German law to the exclusion of the UN Sales Convention.
2. If any provision is invalid, nothing in this shall prejudice the validity of the remaining provisions hereof.
g-lab reserves the right to assign to Third Parties any of its risen purchase price claims including any due partial payment rates and fees that resulted in relation of the delivery of goods.
As well as g-lab reserves the right to pledge above mentioned due claims to Third Parties.
§ 14 Rights on images
All rights on images at www.g-lab.com are up to g-lab and its subsidiaries. Usage without explicit agreement is not allowed.
§ 15 Imprint
g-lab GmbH / www.g-lab.com
Gladbacher Straße 78
D - 40129 Düsseldorf
Montag - Freitag 10.00 - 17.00 Uhr (CET)
+49 211 43 61 67 0
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
General Manager: Björn Gericke
HRB 48190 Düsseldorf
Data protection and security
The protection of your personal data and your privacy is incredibly important to us. The purpose of this policy is to fully inform you on how we handle your personal data.
Data controller, data protection officer
g-lab GmbH, Gladbacher Str. 78, D 40219 Düsseldorf, Germany is responsible for your privacy protection and is the official service provider. If you have questions regarding our website, the following information, or if you would like to contact our privacy protection representative, please send us an email at email@example.com.
Definition of personal data
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Christmas Songs
God rest you merry, Gentlemen (1)
From "A Song-book of Folk and Pop Music"
by Mario Papa & Giuliano Iantorno, Zanichelli Editore, Bologna, 1977
God rest you merry, Gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day,
To save us all from Satan's power
When we had gone astray.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
In Bethlehem and in Jewry,
This blessed Babe was born,
And laid within a manger,
Upon this blessed morn;
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, etc.
From God our Heavenly Father,
A blessed Angel carne;
And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same:
How that in Bethlehem was born,
The Son of God by name.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, etc.
(1) This is certainly one of the best known Christmas Carols alt over Britain.
Christmas Carols
The tradition of singing carols, or joyous songs at Christmas time is older than Christmas itself. It dates back to pre-Christian times and the mid-winter YuIe-tide when an enormous log was burnt ceremonially, accompanied by feasting and drinking and joyous singing. After Christianity was introduced into England, the ceremony was associated with Christmas, the season of hospitality and good cheer. Thus until quite recently, groups of and boys would walk around the country-side after dark, guided by the tight of a lantern, and sing carols at the door of every homestead. They were then invited in and given mince-pies and something warm and alcoholic to drink. 'God rest you merry, Gentiemen, let nothing you dismay ' echoes the spirit of good will and new hope of the carol singers.


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My, my, my. Look how the tables have turned. Jake Owen, who is only 30, it trying to keep up with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, who are both well into their 40s. It's a mad, mad world. But Owen admitted to CMT Radio the healthy eating habits of those two middle-aged superstars are starting to rub off on him. "Kenny pretty much sticks to chicken, salmon and broccoli. And I have been trying to do the same. I'll mix in an occasional brew here and there. But he's really good with his diet, and Tim looks amazing. His body looks like he's 22 years old," he said of his Brothers of the Sun tourmates. "I'm just trying to keep up with those guys." I know Owen leads a pretty active life when he's off the road, with all the boating and wakeboarding he does . But he might also want to lay off the peanuts-in-a-Coke thing if he's trying to clean up his diet. Just one of these sweet, salty drinks weighs in at 350 calories.


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PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have completed an extensive interview that spread over two days with defensive coordinator Ray Horton in the search for a replacement for fired coach Ken Whisenhunt.
Next up is Andy Reid, the longtime Philadelphia Eagles coach who was among seven NFL head coaches who got the axe on Monday. Reid's interview, while not formally scheduled, could come on Thursday.
Cardinals President Michael Bidwill has identified Horton, Reid and Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy as candidates to replace Whisenhunt, who was dismissed after six seasons. The Cardinals plan to interview McCoy in Denver this weekend.
Horton also has interviewed with the Cleveland Browns and had a session scheduled later Wednesday with the Buffalo Bills.
Speaking to Azcentralsports and Fox Sports Arizona afterward, Horton said the Cardinals job would easily be his top choice.
``For a number of reasons,'' Horton said. ``I like the organizational structure and then I love the fan base. For me, it's been an amazing fan acceptance of me, whether at the game or on the street. That plays a lot, where the community appreciates what you do.''
He said he ``was very impressed with what went on here today, how things were presented going forward with what we want to do here.''
Horton just completed his second season as Cardinals defensive coordinator. With a charismatic personality and innovative game plans, he won the support of his defensive players, who have praised his potential as a head coach.
Defensive end Calais Campbell said Horton would be ``an awesome head coach.''
Arizona, despite losing 11 of its last 12 to finish 5-11, was among the NFL leaders in several defensive categories.
The national attention for the Arizona job has focused on Reid, whose long tenure with the Eagles came to an end. Before coming to Arizona, Reid reportedly was interviewing for the Kansas City Chiefs coaching job.
In all, seven head coaches were sacked on Monday, a day after the regular season ended.
Bidwill, at a news conference on Monday, volunteered Reid's name without any prompting, an indication that the franchise is serious about ending the nosedive that has followed the team's Super Bowl run in the 2008 season and repeat NFC West crown the following year. Arizona's offense ranked dead last in the NFL last season. The biggest problem has been finding consistent quarterback play following the retirement of Kurt Warner at the end of the 2009 campaign.
Bidwill and Horton indicated their support for Kevin Kolb, whose two seasons with the Cardinals have been plagued by injuries. He went down with a season-ending rib injury in Week 6 this season. Kolb is due to make $9 million plus a $2 million roster bonus this coming season and the Cardinals may approach him to renegotiate that deal downward.
The Cardinals were 4-2 when Kolb was injured. He threw for eight touchdowns with three interceptions. His three replacements - John Skelton, Ryan Lindley and Brian Hoyer - combined for three TDs and 17 picks.
Kolb's status as a potential starter was built when he played for Reid in Philadelphia. The Eagles traded Kolb to the Cardinals before the start of the 2011 season.
Arizona has a narrow window to interview McCoy because the Broncos are in the playoffs but have a bye this weekend.
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I'll tkae some pics with my phone camara and try to get them on...
Thanks for the recipe -- sounds like winner!
If you have the pics on your computer, you can easily post them as an attachment by clicking the "manage attachments" button a short scroll down from the box where you type your messages. You will probably need to resize the photo first, since the maximum photo size is 650 pixels wide X 500 pixels high, and 60.5k file size. I usually crop the photo to show what I want, then resize to 650 pixels wide (or 500 high, depending on the shape of the photo) and save it as a jpg image. If you use Win XP there is a link for a free image resizing program at the top of page. I haven't tried it so I'm not sure how it works.
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Looking forward to seeing the pics!
Question re: my fav bass fly...
Could anyone help me find a good link for how to tie a crayfish imitator? I recently learned how to tie one which has the following recipe;
3x hook in 4,6,or8
brown straw
Brown deer hair
Sili legs in orange and black
Speckled hen back crawfish orange
brown thread
orange or orange crystal dubbing or chennile
I first tie the sili legs of at the bend in the hook.
StepII; pinch off a good amount of the deer hair and tie it on.
StepIII; tie on a hen back or hackle. (tie in at the tip as you usually would) finally tie some wing straw about a two inch piece on.
IV: place some dubbing on about 3" on thread about a quarter inch thick; wind it on like a nymph thorax. wind to about an eighth of an inch from the eye, and tie off.
V; with hackle pliers wind the speckled hen back feather to the front of thorax 3 to 4 winds, cut, and tie off.
VI; wind the thread back to the hook bend; pull the straw over the top, and wrap, then pull straw back, go under it with the thread, and pull straw forward, and wrap again, so that it gives the look of the segmentation of a crustacean.
(I use about a quarter inch of spacing between winds, and have 3 of them. ) cut the straw so that there's a bit on the end you can fan over the eye to look like a tail, and place some head cement on it for shine and hardness if you like.
You can tie this with or without barbell eyes, and you can use hook down or hook up/ it doesn't matter. I happen to prefer hook up ... I think it looks more realistic, but the bass on my river go either way! They aint picky when it comes to crayfish!!
Note; after you tie on the deer hair, you can grab a couple of full feathers and tie them in, one on each side of the hook, so the tip of the feather is sticking out the back to look like a claw. It adds to the effect, but usually gets pummeled after a couple of hits by fish.
Did that make sense? A local guy showed my son how to do this the other day and he tied his first crayfish last night! He's really getting into this flyfishing stuff, which makes me really happy and really proud to have a fishing buddy. Maybe if I can ever learn how to post pics I will get some pics out there!
So if you guys have some other links of "how to" for us it would be appreciated!
Thanks, bill
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NYC Weekend Picks: Bell Biv DeVoe, 'Motown,' more
Our picks for the best in the city this weekend.
"THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES" Judith Light and Jessica Hecht star in Richard Greenberg's new drama about an Upper West Side Jewish family in 1980 and 2001.
WHEN | WHERE Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m., Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St.
INFO $67-$120, 212-239-6200, manhattantheatreclub.org
"ORPHANS" Kyle Kessler's explosive drama is revived starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge as orphan brothers who kidnap a rich older man.
WHEN | WHERE Friday night at 8, Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m., Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St.
INFO $67-$132, 212-239-6200, orphansonbroadway.com
"MOTOWN" Berry Gordy's bio-musical about the nurturing of such superstars as Michael Jackson and Diana Ross.
WHEN | WHERE Friday night at 8, Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St.
INFO $57-$142, 866-276-4887, motownthemusical.com
"EASY RIDER" The 1969 hippie-biker classic launches a six-film retrospective on cult actress Karen Black. Upcoming screenings include "Airport 1975," "The Day of the Locust" and the rarely screened horror gem "Burnt Offerings." The theater has donated $500 to Black, who is using crowd-funding to raise money for her cancer treatment.
WHEN | WHERE Friday and Saturday nights at midnight, Nitehawk Cinema, 136 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn
INFO $11, 718-384-3980; nitehawkcinema.com
THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR More than 80 galleries are coming together for the 12th New York City edition of the fair, where works can be bought for as little as $100. One-third of the galleries are international, so even if you're not buying, it's still a good snapshot of trends in global art.
WHEN | WHERE Through Sunday at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St.
INFO Admission $15, 212-255-2003, affordableartfair.com
THE MARROW "Top Chef" winner (and West Babylon native) Harold Dieterle has done it again: Put his own stamp on a cuisine. This time it's German-meets-Italian, and every dish, from lamb neck to a meatless main excels. The wine list has a great German selection.
WHEN | WHERE Weekday lunch, dinner Monday-Saturday, 99 Bank St.
INFO Average entree $27, 212-428-6000, themarrownyc.com
BELL BIV DEVOE Ah, that old New Jack Swing is back with this New Edition offshoot. "Poison," "Do Me," all the rest. You know 'em. You love 'em.
WHEN | WHERE Friday night at 8, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, 237 W. 42nd St.
INFO $37.50, 800-745-3000, ticketmater.com
MORE THAN ENOUGH Dance, dance, dance: Classic hip-hop, soul and house get a workout. And so will you.
WHEN | WHERE Saturday at 10 p.m., Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St.
INFO Women free till midnight, $5 after, men free with RSVP till midnight (email@example.com), $10 without and after midnight, 212-505-3474, lepoissonrouge.com
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Yes, the name Diva sounds like a Mariah Carey compilation album. Or a Whitney Houston biopic. Or a Topshop fashion range 'designed' by a celebrity drug addict. Or the kind of phrase Gok Wan likes to shriek into the faces of insecure middle-aged women after he's successfully convinced them to change themselves by caking their bodies in cosmetics and garish fabrics. Or a piece of musical theatre based on the songs of Christina Aguilera. Or a feminine hygiene product. Or a ropey burlesque night. Or the popular lesbian magazine established in 1994 and currently edited by Jane Czyzselska (now that's a pretty good name).
The punning title The Glitter End isn't much better; it is the headline one of the tabloids will wheel out when a certain disgraced glam-rock star dies, and may also be a synonym for pejazzle.
Diva is the solo project of Diva Dompé. She is the daughter of Kevin Haskins of Bauhaus, used to play in a group called Blackblack with her sister, was in a latter line-up of Pocahaunted, and is a member of the L.A. Ladies Choir.
It is also important not to be deterred by the artwork which features Miss Dompé all glittered up and striking the kinds of poses favoured by drama students who describe themselves as 'like, totally mental', or by M.I.A.
Musically speaking, Diva's stint in Pocahaunted has obviously paid off. Whereas Blackblack were an adequate, amiable indie outfit with silly costumes, The Glitter End is a looping, psychedelic, big warm cauldron of molten nectar noise. Diva seems to be moving in the opposite trajectory of Bethany Cosentino who quit Pocahaunted and left their psych-drone-dub-folk behind her in favour of the summery ditties of Best Coast. Swimming in such a counter direction may not be the most commercial move, but it must be artistically fulfilling.
To experience the record is like being trapped willfully inside a lava lamp in the lounge of a hip household, floating around in there whilst flatmates in their respective rooms each play their preferred Not Not Fun records all at the same time. There's a comforting, relaxed, dreamy vagueness to the whole thing. The vagueness is not enough to make the record forgettable, but just the right amount to make repeated listens rewarding as previously unnoticed sounds gradually reveal themselves. Submerged synths shimmer, dubby bass grooves loop, electronic sparkles drift in and out, guitars add texture rather than jarring, nothing is rushed, android birds and crickets and strange other creatures tweet and chirp and squelch in the background, stuff happens, stuff doesn't happen, some tracks sound like they might be going backwards, and the tribal and steel drums that appear manage to avoid sounding like an embarrassing western aping of world music.
Diva's voice chants, moans, and floats around discreetly. Thankfully, she steers away from Pocahaunted's slightly irritating habit of wailing wordlessly like pretend pagans and instead (usually) manages to decide either to leave the track as an instrumental or to sing proper words (although often the words are so echoed, fuzzed and low in the mix that it can be difficult to tell what they are).
Diva's trippy grooves evoke a lighter, less masculine Sun Araw, but she perhaps needs to be careful of who she is targeting her music at and in what way. Fans of the esoteric who might otherwise have been interested could well be discouraged by her Madonna/Beyoncé /Rihanna-like popstar mono-name and her verging-on-vacuous artwork. Which is a shame, because they would find much to enjoy here. Then again, it never did Björk any harm.
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Scalia Legislates from the Bench
Today's opinion in Maryland v. Shatzer holds that
Because Shatzer experienced a break in Miranda custody lasting more than two weeks between the first and second attempts at interrogation, Edwards does not mandate suppression of his 2006 statements.
Seems equitable enough until one notices that Justice Scalia, writing for the Court, actually codified that specific number–14 days–as the bright-line expiry date of Miranda rights.
Isn't this the very kind of specificity that conservative advocates claim made illegitimate Miranda's mandated "you have the right to remain silent" speech and Roe's trimester framework? In other words, shouldn't Scalia himself have claimed that his 14-day limitation was better left to legislative judgment after extensive findings? Or are Miranda cases different because the Court created and occupied the field four decades ago?
Justice Thomas caught this inconsistency and called the Court out (citations omitted):
This ipse dixit does not explain why extending the Edwards presumption for 14 days following a break in custody—as opposed to 0, 10, or 100 days—provides the "closest possible fit" with the Self-Incrimination Clause. Nor does it explain how the benefits of a prophylactic 14-day rule (either on its own terms or compared with other possible rules) "outweigh its costs" (which would include the loss of law enforcement information as well as the exclusion of confessions that are in fact voluntary).
To be sure, the Court's rule has the benefit of providing a bright line. But bright-line rules are not necessary to prevent Fifth Amendment violations, as the Court has made clear when refusing to adopt such rules in cases involving other Miranda rights. And an otherwise arbitrary rule is not justifiable merely because it gives clear instruction to law enforcement officers.


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For example: the Remotec Controller Zxt-120 has 3 elements, one for On/Off, and one each for Cooling and Heating. given that the Air Conditioner can only operate one function at a time, it would be nice to combine into one element, and also provide functionality to turn on just FAN.
I'm not sure if this needs to be developed as an App, or whether the ZWay system needs to be adapted to enable this.
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(Poem #1052) Angel Wings
In the morning I opened the cupboard and found inside it a pair of wings, a pair of angel's wings. I was not naive enough to believe them real. I wondered who had left them there. I took them out the cupboard, brought them over to the light by the window and examined them. You sat in the bed in the light by the window grinning. 'They are mine,' you said; You said that when we met you'd left them there. I thought you were crazy. Your joke embarrassed me. Nowadays even the mention of the word angel embarrasses me. I looked to see how you'd stuck the wings together. Looking for glue, I plucked out the feathers. One by one I plucked them till the bed was littered, 'They are real,' you insisted, your smile vanishing. And on the pillow your face grew paler. Your hands reached to stop me but for some time now I have been embarrassed by the word angel. For some time now in polite or conservative company I have checked myself from believing anything so untouched and yet so touchable had a chance of existing. I plucked then till your face grew even paler; intent on proving them false I plucked and your body grew thinner. I plucked till you all but vanished. Soon beside me in the light, beside the bed in which you were lying was a mass of torn feathers; glueless, unstitched, brilliant, reminiscent of some vague disaster. In the evening I go out alone now. You say you can no longer join me. You say Ignorance has ruined us, disbelief has slaughtered. You stay at home listening on the radio to sad and peculiar music, who fed on belief, who fed on the light I'd stolen. Next morning when I opened the cupboard out stepped a creature, blank, dull, and too briefly sensual it brushed out the feathers gloating. I must review my disbelief in angels.
I've never read a Brian Patten poem that I didn't like. He has a couple of poetry books - 'Gargling with Jelly' and can't remember the name of the other one. There are web sites about him I think - it's been a while since I looked. This one is a particular favourite - each time I read it I get something different from it. Caro.


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Kidnap asks: Does committing a crime make a criminal?
The approach to answering the questions that are part of the title to this post, and the first sentence, is novel, a testament to the quality of the script by Shibani Bathija, who also scripted Fanaa (2006) and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006). You might be surprised at how you answer the questions too!
Kidnap tells the story of Kabir Sharma (Imran Khan), an orphan, who kidnaps Sonia (Minissha Lamba), daughter of Vikrant Raina (Sanjay Dutt), the 'richest Indian in the world'. From the outset, the audience knows it's not for the money, and for reasons indicated by an animated short featuring one of the principal characters which accompanies the opening credits. The reason remains a mystery to Sonia's parents (the mother played by Vidya Malvade), until clue after innovative clue is deciphered. The question is, at what price?
The film does not divulge into much commentary on juvenile crime, but uses the plot effectively to illustrate a point anyone with the willingness to look at two sides to a story would appreciate and agree with. It's not as controversial as it sounds and is remarkably different from what the trailers and soundtrack suggested. Some concerns about it being released on Gandhi Jayanti were dismissed by this, the setting for perhaps the most crucial moment in the film, with strong emphasis through dialogue on the uncontrollability that stems from anger:
There is much to appreciate in the film, starting with Sanjay Dutt and Imran Khan, who were excellent in their roles. For all the respect that Dutt's presence commands, it takes an actor as young in his career as Imran to portray the vulnerability that was subject to intimidation by a larger-than-life character who was an arrogant businessperson, but was willing to go to all lengths to save his daughter. Credit the make-up artists here for giving Imran the look that fit his character rather well.
The same must be said for Minissha Lamba's look and acting. That she might not look as young as her character (okay, seventeen was a bit too young, but she looked stunning) was not an issue after the first five minutes of the film. In Yahaan (2005), she proved she could carry the rustic image brilliantly (that remains her best film). Here, she proved she can compete with just about anyone in the eye candy provisioning as well, the merits of which I would be glad to argue against, because it doesn't fit in as well in the context of the script. Of course, I don't mean to complain ;)
Almost a prerequisite to enjoying the film is suspension of disbelief. If you've seen Dhoom or Dhoom 2, you know that already. Thankfully, it's all quite complementary if you're willing to take off your thinking caps, which I had no issues with.
Vidya Malvade (Chak De India (2007)) was by far the weakest link in the film. Surprisingly, her age compared to her daughter in the film (Minissha) didn't have much to do with it. Again, credit the make-up. But there were several instances that left one questioning her preparedness -- style over substance can only work so well. While her role was less crucial than the other three, the film would have been well served to have someone better equipped to handle the sensitive character of a mother and divorcee.
The action was top-notch. While there was one unnecessarily lengthy scene with a race against time involving a car, motorbike, ferry, and train, one high-intensity scene in particular that was executed brilliantly more than made up for that. If he keeps this up, Imran will eventually become a great action hero. Spider Man would have been proud of him in what transpired after this...
The script was innovative and the screenplay strong, especially in the second half. The dialogue (Sanjay Ghadvi) was engaging. And just when one thought things might get predictable, tables turned.
Perhaps the biggest strength of the film was its art direction and cinematography. The sets were a feast for the eyes. The camera work was fantastic, and some of the sequences in the ocean or at the beach or waterfall were amazingly well shot. The lighting too was apt, whether it was at a club, the place where Sonia was held captive, or a prison.
The music was integrated better than expected. Although the soundtrack (Pritam Chakrobarty) was above average at best, only one song felt entirely unnecessary. The rest were used quite decently, especially Meri Ek Ada Shola by Sunidhi Chauhan and Sukhwinder Singh. The song even featured a special appearance. I counted four special appearances throughout the film, and shall leave them to you to discover.
Kidnap gets three and a half stars and then some for a novel approach in having its audience second-guess (and justifiably so) their values systems, because its core leads to swaying opinion on (and thus favoritism for) the protagonists and antagonists, whose roles transform as the film progresses. Using this platform, it gives Sanjay Dutt and Imran Khan almost equal time on screen, and they deliver well to ensure a good viewing experience. The film has its flaws, but they're not too bothersome, enough to publish this at 2 AM and recommend you see this when you can. If you decide to go see it in theaters, be sure to get there on time because you wouldn't want to miss the opening credits. Watching this on the big screen has its advantages.
Movie rating: 3.5/5 (Good)
Music rating: 2.75/5 (Above average, better integration)
My classification: R (for plot, violence, some blood)
PG-13 minus the blood. Parents, you're better off watching this in the absence of children.
Official film website (and picture source): KidnapTheFilm.com
PS: Honorable mention to two scenes that reminded me of Aamir Khan scenes in Dil (1990) and Baazi (1994). The one that was similar to a scene from the former even had some very similar dialogue, while the one for the latter had more visual relevance. If you see Kidnap and have seen the either of Dil or Baazi, try giving it a shot! ;)
PPS: Pritam plagiarism status update: If you've followed Pakistani pop music singer Haroon (formerly of the group Aawaaz), you'll know instantly as I did that the principal lines to the song Mausam Yeh Awesome Bada are sung to the exact tune of his track titled Mehbooba (from the album 'Lagan'). Shame, but he's done it too often for me to hold it against a film. It's more personal than that!
14 comments:
- ajnabi said...
Now I'm dying to see the movie, Pritam's plagiarism and all. Thanks for the review. I was already intrigued, though, especially after seeing the "Mausam" promo! ;-)
- Saturday, October 04, 2008
got through to your site looking for reviews of kidnap. it's playing at my nearby theatre, so i'll go check it out tonight. you had better be right, bolly fan, no pressure =)
- Saturday, October 04, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Hi Ajnabi: Per Pritam, it's 'inspiration', not 'plagiarism', LOL. Again, it's such a shame, because some of his music is very good. His original works will always be questioned because of his track record, which is well-deserved, of course. The soundtrack to Kidnap has actually gotten better after the movie. What followed 'Mausam' almost had me yelling out to Kabir! I think I even said it, my friend next to me whispered, "seriously?"
Ajit: Thanks for your comment, and I hope you enjoy the film. If you play along, you probably will. Please let us know what you thought of it, and yes, 'no pressure' sounds right :P
- Saturday, October 04, 2008
- Nicki said...
Thanks for sharing. Looks really good!
Vidya plays a mom to Minissha in the film? WTF. I remember her most from the movie Inteha where she plays Nauheed's older sister.
- Sunday, October 05, 2008
hi, okay, so i had fun watching it, and i agree about everything you have written, including vidya. glad i went, the reviewers on the newspapers don't have much good things to say, but as you say, thinking caps utaar ke it was very good. thanks!
- Sunday, October 05, 2008
- Shweta Mehrotra Gahlawat said...
You know, i'd almost decided against seeing this- but your review sounds +ve enough to take the risk :)
- Sunday, October 05, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Nicki: Yes, and I thought Vidya Malvade struggled her way through her role. Here's where a Bipasha Basu would have been much more effective. It really wasn't Vidya's looks as much as the delivery of her dialogue. She was so careful in delivering them correctly, it was quite painful to watch. The rest, though. Haven't seen Inteha, thought she was quite good in Chak De. Hope for better things, though...
Ajit: Thanks for your comment! Glad you enjoyed it, and yes, one might as well not see it with the thinking caps on. There are too many things that fall in place (or don't) to make it very believable, but then again, some of the biggest stars have made a career of this brand of cinema, so I'm quite surprised at how people aren't willing to let it pass...
Shweta: I almost didn't go after reading some of the initial reviews, but I'm very glad I did. I wouldn't say it's mandatory viewing in theaters, because there are holes in the plot, sure. But the performances are worth checking out if only for the Sanjay-Imran battle. And the cinematography too makes it worthwhile. I'm starting to think Imran Khan can indeed make it long-term, Bollywood's on to something here.
- Monday, October 06, 2008
Dont know what the movie says but I always thought that a criminal is one who is convicted of a crime - anything else is a mere suspect. So, a criminal is only one who is caught!
Wonder how well its doing box-office-wise. At any rate, I will have to wait till it comes on DVD as I cant make it to the Indian movie-theater anytime soon.
- Monday, October 06, 2008
I liked this review.
I am a new reader of this blog and really love it. Can you tell me from where did you get this wonderful temlate?
- Tuesday, October 07, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Hi Bollyviewer: You're on the right track with the definition as the film uses it :)
The early box-office reports were quite positive, but that might be true of most films starring well-known actors and releasing over a holiday weekend.
Hi Saurabh: Thank you very much for your comment, and I greatly appreciate you stopping by. Do come again!
If there's one thing I could change about the service, it's the layouts :( I just modified one of the built-in templates. You too can make customizations with some knowledge of the XML source code. The tool lets you, and I'd suggest experimenting with a dummy blog first. Good luck!
- Tuesday, October 07, 2008
- sonajoy said...
I'd like to expand your definition of the noun form of "criminal". One doesn't necessarily have to be convicted of a crime to be labeled a criminal. Anyone who COMMITS a crime is also a criminal --- the criminals who go scot-free are an attestation to the fact......topping the list is O.B.Laden!
- Tuesday, October 07, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Hi Sonajoy: Thanks for your comment.
Agreed, but I think Bollyviewer's viewpoint (I read it as 'caught' as in evidential material supporting the suspect's committing a crime, as opposed to the literal 'caught' that implies capture) can indeed be applied to your example too, with which I agree 100%, like most of the sane people of our planet would, LOL.
Wish we could apply the standard across the board, though, using which over 15% of the elected Indian parliament -- that has a documented criminal record -- would be fair game too. See, in their case, video evidence with 'the criminals' (using your definition) admitting their crimes is not enough! They're scot-free too, but ruling counties, cities, and states of the world's largest democracy!
A lot of these issues aren't as black and white, and differing perspectives matter (legal definition versus actual). I think both definitions can arguably be debated to be correct.
In the context of the film, then, I'm sure you all would find it interesting. Maybe the film should have had one of those infamous court scenes!
- Tuesday, October 07, 2008
- sonajoy said...
Hi Bfan,
Thanks for your input. See what you mean by differing perspectives, contexts,etc. As you pointed out, lots of grey areas too.
Was voicing my thoughts along the lines of Gertrude Stein's " A rose is a rose is a rose." Perhaps much closer to home is Margaret Thatcher's reference to the IRA...." A crime is a crime is a crime"........!
- Thursday, October 09, 2008
- theBollywoodFan said...
Hi Sonajoy: Those put things in context well, don't they? Thanks for sharing. A crime is a crime is a crime is right!
- Thursday, October 09, 2008


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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) � The University of New England has postponed a trip by students and faculty to Ghana because of concerns about an outbreak of Ebola in Africa.
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