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Manufacturing jobs are very different from Genius Bar jobs. Aren't 99% of the apps in the store free?
The starting pay for a UPS driver is $73,000+ after working for the company for several years in other parts of the company. Apple shipments are probably a drop in the bucket of what those people deliver.
This claim by Apple might be accurate in one aspect but it is essentially a smokescreen of BS for lack of manufacturing jobs in the USA.
It a shame that people in tech don't think of the little guy/gal. Apple has a lot of retail stores full of glass. Who do you think keeps them clean? And clean they are. Plenty of Janitors, Window Cleaners, Maintenance Men, and the list is larger than you would imagine.
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Victor Cruz has to sign his tender.... April 19th
Victor Cruz has to sign his tender.... April 19th
He doesn't have to sign his tender. That's the deadline for other teams to make an offer.
If he doesn't sign after that point, he basically reverts to an ERFA... Giants would have exclusive rights to him for a year. He would only be "free" to retire.
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Scorpion ATR is the technological footprint on the ground for extremely versatile and powerful vehicles: thanks to its reinforced structure and very unique tread design Scorpion ATR makes light work of driving these vehicles on rough terrain. Excellent traction grip on every surface, reduced aquaplaning, top braking efficiency, and the highest resistance to damage, while providing easy comfortable driving on normal roads.
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I have read other reviews about hydroplaning and other negative issues on this tire and, honestly, I don't know what some people are getting on about. I've never hydroplaned and haven't had a problem with cold weather or anything else. These tires do in fact perform very well in heavy rain, which we have a lot of in the Pacific Northwest. They are quiet, the ride is comfortable, and the tread seems to be holding up just fine without flat spots or any of the other issues I've seen in other reviews. To be fair, there was a bit of slipping and sliding in the snow. Snow tires are best for snow, and these aren't dedicated snow tires. I don't see much snow in any case, so I can't say how well these would do in more wintery areas. I also really don't have much reason go off-road very often, although if I did I would have got a much knobbier tire if I had planned to muck around in the mud.That said, they do well enough on a muddy unpaved road. Again, the few issues I've had were with not having the best tires for a specific job, not the quality of the tires. Most of my miles are pavement miles in wet or dry, and they do quite well. So... if you're hydroplaning, slow down. It's not the Pirellis.
Size: 31x10.50R15
Vehicle: 28962 KM of Tire Wear
Anonymous made this review on 12/27/2014 and is a Confident, Experienced Driver
These tires have been awesome on my Ford Edge AWD. Traction has been good in all conditions. Currently have 62,000 miles on these tires and probably can go at least another 5,000 miles. Would definitely purchase again.
Size: 245/55R19
Vehicle: 99758 KM of Tire Wear
Anonymous made this review on 12/22/2014 and is a Confident, Experienced Driver
Have 442 months and approximately 65,000 miles on the original set. Came on my 2011 F150 Lariat Eco Boost 4x4. Never really use the 4x4, but I have 10,000 miles towing a Flaggstaff 5th wheeler ultra lite within those 65k miles. I'm very happy with the tires! The secret to expensive tires is regular rotation. Go to an oil changer that rotates them and you will get many extra miles out of them. I live in N California so its hard to rate the dry, wet, etc. I just know I never had a skid or slip, so they performed as they were designed to do. They look nice too! I am just now getting to the wear indicaters between the tread.
Size: 275/55R20
Vehicle: 104585 KM of Tire Wear
Anonymous made this review on 12/16/2014 and is a Confident, Experienced Driver
These were on my new Ford F-150 Platinum. They were worn to the point they had to be replaced at 25,567 miles. I will buy a new truck next year if they take the Pirelli's off.
Vehicle: 41137 KM of Tire Wear
Anonymous made this review on 10/26/2014 and is a Confident, Experienced Driver
WARNING!!! DO NOT BUY!!! The tires came OEM. I was pleased with the performance, but I live in SC and we don't have an issue with snow. Tread lasted roughly 30,000 miles and decided to purchase another set. $1000.00 later, the truck had an extremely vibration. Less than 500 miles on the tires, the dealer re-balanced, serviced with another alignment and finally road-force tested each tire. All tires were in the highest range of their specification (22%), one tire was higher and was replaced by the dealer. Now that tire sounds like it's riding on a rumble strip for the first 5 miles of the day. Pirelli said it's normal to have a flat spot on those tires. I've never had that happen on any vehicle I've owned. NOW THE WORST PART!! After numerous trips to my local Ford dealer, numerous trips to fix the vibration. Here is the only option Pirelli offers: I must purchase a new set of tires, send back the slightly used tires and at their discretion, they may or may not credit back the tires. Here's truly the worst part. It is again at their discretion to refund or credit. If they find nothing wrong with the tires, they keep the tires regardless. They do not send back the tires. I purchase new tires, send these in and regardless of what they decide, they do not send back the tires. I'm out $2000 for a set of new tires. How absurd is that for a premium tire. Now I have to purchase another set for $1000.00 and try to sell these terrible tires and I don't feel good selling these knowing the problems. PLEASE DO NOT BUY AND PIRELLI'S CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRNTY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Vehicle: 48270 KM of Tire Wear
Anonymous made this review on 10/22/2014 and is a Confident, Experienced Driver
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Original Fit Tummy-Control Capri Pants
Big disappointment
I called to find out if I had the desired fit at the waistline. I was warned that there was some extra room at the waist for people who needed it. I fit that description. What arrived had 4' of extra space at my waist and I had to return it. Very unhappy at your idea of what constitutes a 10. This is not the first time.
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First pair came apart at back seam after one washing. Returned those. First time I wore the replacement pants, the waistline button fell off!!!!
September 23, 2013
Awesome Capris
I first bought these in navy and loved them so much I ordered the other 2 colors. Great fit, quality material. I'm 5'4" and they are a perfect length for me. Can't say enough good things about them. After reading the other reviews, I had to give my two cents worth. I highly recommend them.
May 1, 2013
Not the best
White material seemed too revealing, sized small, but may simply need to adjust size ordered.
May 23, 2012
Very Comfy
Soo comfy.
I'm only 5'1 pants fit me as regular length pants. I like that because I do not have to buy regular long pants then pay to have them hemmed.they are nice not too dressy not too casual.
May 8, 2012
Not for the shorter gals
This pant has lovely fabric. However, it is an unflattering length if you are 5'4" and anything over a size 6 or 8 since they actually taper. The pants are nicely made. It will hit you about 4 inches above the ankle bone...not a good look.
Would like to buy these pants in boot cut and longer.
April 25, 2012
Adore These Crops
Just received my first pair and am now back to purchase two more. I'm a size 16, and a tall, six-footer, so was very skeptical that these might fit properly. Granted, these qualify more as capris than crops on my 36" inseam, with the hem falling at my mid/lower shin, but they still look and feel great on. They are slimming! The waist is comfortably on the looser, stretchy side, and the amazing thing is that they fit, properly, in the crotch - An unusual thing for a tall frame trying to fit into "regular" pants of any design. This fabric is wonderful! Lightweight, though substantial; durable; and wrinkle resistant. The style is classic and timeless; pairing well with anything to dress up or dress down. Did I mention that they are COMFORTABLE?! Perfect to wear on a long, red-eye flight and still look great in walking off...Definitely a great value given that I will happily wear these just about anywhere, right up through Fall...
April 19, 2012
really comfortable
I bought these for work for the summer and they fit very well once I bought a smaller size. Extremely comfortable and slimming too. Like most stretch fabrics, they stretch out a bit with wear, then go back when washed. They look great after washing too, although I haven't used the dryer for them, I prefer to hang dry. Still look sharp after the wash though. I wish you had more colors!
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No listing of the biggest songs of the 1980s would be complete without the likes of "I Want a New Drug," "If This Is It" and "The Heart of Rock & Roll," all of which were featured on the 1983 album "Sports" by Huey Lewis and the News.
Lewis (seen here in 2009) and his band are still at it today, releasing their first new album, a Stax Records tribute album, in nearly a decade in 2010. The band is also planning a tour to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of "Sports."
After first finding success in the late 1970s with songs like "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Baby Hold On," became even bigger in the 1980s with the songs "Shakin'" and "Take Me Home Tonight," the latter becoming his biggest hit.
Money's career faded by the 1990s, but he continues to perform and tour regularly today. He also popped back into the spotlight in 2012 when he appeared in a GEICO insurance commercial playing himself as the owner of a travel agency who sings "Two Tickets to Paradise" to a family booking tickets for a vacation.
If you were into pop music in the early 1980s, there's a good chance you once owned a copy of Wham's smash 1984 album "Make It Big," which featured the hits "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Careless Whisper."
Wham had a short shelf-life, breaking up in 1986, with George Michael leaving Andrew Ridgeley behind for a successful solo career. Michael's seen here in 2011.
Cyndi Lauper helped make the 1980s more colorful, with songs like "Time After Time," "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "She Bop" and "True Colors" making her a star.
Lauper poses as she arrives at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2012.
Jon Bon Jovi and his band have been rocking out since 1983. As much as any 1980s hair band, Bon Jovi delivered the goods, as seen here in the video for 1985's "In and Out of Love."
Three decades after he started out, Bon Jovi is still rocking, albeit with a shorter hairstyle. "What About Now" is the group's 12th studio album, coming 30 years after their debut. He's seen here performing on Feb. 12, 2015, in New York City.
U2 and Bono were no strangers to 1980s hair, as seen here at a 1983 show in Norway.
Bono attends the 86th Academy Awards nominee luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 10, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California.
Madonna, seen here on the cover of her 1985 album "Like a Virgin," was one of the biggest stars of the 1980s.
Madonna's seen here in May 2013 at the Billboard Music Awards.
Prince didn't just dominate the music scene in the 1980s, he also became a bona fide movie star, as seen here in 1984's "Purple Rain," despite dubious, at best, acting ability.
He hasn't made a movie since 1990's "Graffiti Bridge," but Prince has continued to rock out, as seen here at a 2011 music festival in Budapest, Hungary.
Bruce Springsteen had already had several hits in the 1970s, but it was in the 1980s that he became huge, with hits like "Hungry Heart," "Born in the U.S.A.," "Dancing in the Dark" and "Glory Days." He's seen here on the cover of his 1987 album "Tunnel of Love."
The Boss is still going strong today. He's seen here a pre-concert sound check in February 2014.
Any conversation during the 1980s about the greatest guitar players began and ended with Eddie Van Halen.
Though the band has gone through several different incarnations since their 1980s heyday, it's still rocking today, including a 2012 reunion tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth and a new album. Van Halen is seen here during a warm-up gig for their tour.
Love him or hate him, Billy Joel was unavoidable in the 1980s. He took his success from the 1970s and built on it with even more hits, including 1983's "An Innocent Man."
While he doesn't perform as often these days and hasn't released a new record of pop music since 1993, Joel can still bring it. He's seen here during a concert at Madison Square Garden in December 2014.
Phil Collins not only found success in the 1980s with his band Genesis, but also broke out as a solo artist. Shown here is his 1985 album "No Jacket Required," which included the hits "Sussudio," "One More Night," "Take Me Home" and "Don't Lose My Number."
Collins released an album of Motown covers in 2010 and then announced his retirement in 2011 to focus on his family life. He's seen here in November 2013.
The Police had several hits in the 1970s, but their 1980 record "Zenyatta Mondatta" featured the hits "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" and "Don't Stand So Close to Me." The decade would also see the band record such hits as "Invisible Sun," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "Every Breath You Take."
The Police reunited for a reunion tour in 2007-2008, but lead singer Sting continues to make music as a solo artist, as seen here at a concert in Moscow, Russia, in 2012.
Perhaps no band has made such an impact with their debut as Guns N' Roses did with their 1987 album "Appetite for Destruction." The band's dirty, dangerous and mean record was a turning point for 1980s heavy metal and ranks as the highest-selling debut album of all time.
Although nearly all of the original band members have since left, Axl Rose is still doing his thing, as seen here during the opening night of the band's second residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in May 2014.
Janet Jackson was 15 years old when she recorded her 1982 self-titled debut album. Over the course of the rest of the decade, she would record such hits as "What Have You Done for Me Lately," "When I Think of You," "Control," "Nasty," "Miss You Much" and "Rhythm Nation."
Jackson, seen here in 2012, released a greatest hits album in 2009 and then toured in support of the album throughout 2011.
Lionel Richie had one of the biggest hits, and most talked about music videos, of the 1980s with 1986's "Dancing on the Ceiling." He also co-wrote "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson and recorded other hits such as "Truly," "Say You, Say Me," "Hello" and "Stuck on You."
Richie, seen here at the 2014 Billboard Touring Awards, went country with the well-received album "Tuskegee" in 2012. The album, which saw Richie reinterpreting some of his earlier songs with guest country music artists, went to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum.
The Cure, seen here in this 1989 publicity photo, saw their profile rise throughout the 1980s with such songs as "Just Like Heaven," "Lovesong" and "Friday I'm in Love."
The Cure's lead singer, Robert Smith, is seen here during a concert in 2012.
Going by the name John Cougar, John Mellencamp broke through in the 1980s, especially with his 1982 album "American Fool," which featured both "Hurts So Good" and "Jack & Diane." The rest of the decade saw him record songs such as "Crumblin' Down," "Pink Houses," "Lonely Ol' Night," "Small Town" and "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A."
The Cougar part of his name long gone, Mellencamp continues to record and perform today, including at the annual Farm Aid concert, which he cofounded in 1985 with Willie Nelson and Neil Young. He's seen here in concert in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in February 2015.
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, seen here on the cover of his 1981 "You Want It, You Got It" album, was responsible for such 1980s hits as "Straight from the Heart," "Cuts Like a Knife," "Run to You," "Somebody," "Heaven" and "Summer of '69."
Adams, who continued to see success through the 1990s, is seen here during a show during London Fashion Week on Feb. 17, 2013.
Hall & Oates had been making music since the early 1970s, but they broke through in the 1980s with hits like "Kiss on My List," "Private Eyes," "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" and "Maneater."
Daryl Hall and John Oates, minus his famous mustache, are seen here in 2010.
Pat Benatar was one of the most played artists in MTV's early days, thanks to her top 10 hits "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," "Love Is a Battlefield," "We Belong" and "Invincible."
Although the spotlight has faded a bit for Benatar, she continues to record new music and tour. She's seen here in 2009.
Billy Idol's 1982 self-titled full-length solo debut included the hit song "White Wedding." He would also record such songs as "Dancing with Myself," "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" during the 1980s.
Idol continues to tour these days, as seen here during a concert in 2012.
Tom Petty, seen here on the cover of the 1981 record "Hard Promises," recorded some iconic rock hits with his hand, the Heartbreakers, in the 1980s, including "The Waiting," "Refugee," "Here Comes My Girl" and "Don't Come Around Here No More." His solo debut, 1989's "Full Moon Fever," included the hits "I Won't Back Down," "Free Fallin'" and "Runnin' Down a Dream."
Petty and the Heartbreakers continue to make new music and tour today. The band released their 12th studio album "Mojo" in 2010.
The Bangles' 1988 album "Everything" included the hit "Eternal Flame," but the group also had earlier hits with "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Manic Monday" and "Hazy Shade of Winter."
Susanna Hoffs (far right) and The Bangles continue to hit the road today, nearly 30 years after their biggest hits. The band is seen here in 2012.
What would the 1980s be without a trip to the mall? Tiffany broke through with self-titled debut 1987 album, which featured her biggest hit, a cover of "I Think We're Alone Now." She also added the top 10 hits "Could've Been," "All This Time" and "I Saw Him Standing There," a redo of The Beatles' song, before her flame burned out as the 1990s arrived.
Today, the former teen icon continues to record new music and act, including the 2011 Syfy original movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid," which featured fellow late-1980s teen icon Debbie Gibson.
Speaking of Debbie Gibson, seen here on the cover of her 1989 album "Electric Youth," she recorded such hits as "Only in My Dreams," "Shake Your Love," "Out of the Blue," "Lost in Your Eyes" and "Foolish Beat" in the late 1980s. When "Foolish Beat" hit No. 1 in 1988, it made her the youngest female artist to write, record and perform a No. 1 single.
Besides her acting career, she has also continued to record and has a big following in Japan, where her 2010 album "Ms. Vocalist" reached the top 10 and spawned the No. 1 single "I Love You." Gibson is seen here arriving at the 39th Daytime Emmy Awards in Beverly Hills on June 23, 2012.
Although Blondie broke up after their 1982 album "The Hunter," those two years still produced the hits "Call Me," "The Tide is High" and "Rapture." The band also rode the success of the 1979 songs "Heart of Glass" and "One Way of Another" into the early part of 1980.
The band reformed in 1997 and continues to record today, releasing their ninth studio album, "Panic of Girls," in 2011. Lead singer Debbie Harry is seen here arriving at an award ceremony in New York City on Nov. 7, 2011.
English rock band Duran Duran might just as well be the soundtrack for the 1980s, with such hits as "Girls on Film," "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Rio," "The Reflex" and "A View to a Kill," the last of which even earned them a Golden Globe nomination.
Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon attends the "Duran Duran: Unstaged" premiere during the 6th Annual MoMA Contenders Series at Museum of Modern Art on Nov. 4, 2013, in New York City.
Culture Club and lead singer Boy George scored hits such as "Karma Chameleon," "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" in the 1980s.
Overcoming substance abuse and legal problems that derailed his career in the 1990s and 2000s, Boy George has reunited several times with Culture Club, most recently for some shows in 2011.
Rapper LL Cool J found success in the 1980s with such songs as "I Can't Live Without My Radio," "I'm Bad," "I Need Love," "Going Back to Cali" and "I'm That Type of Guy."
However, today he's more known more for his acting, including the movies "Deep Blue Sea," "Any Given Sunday" and "S.W.A.T.," and the TV crime drama "NCIS: Los Angeles."
When it comes to 1980s hair metal bands, few bands could compete with Poison. They had the touseled hair, the outrageous outfits and hits such as "Talk Dirty to Me," "Nothin' but a Good Time," "Fallen Angel" and "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."
Poison has continued to tour, most recently with the likes of fellow 1980s survivors Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard. The band's lead singer, Bret Michaels, is seen here in July 2014.
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ScorpioN is now accepting questions! Submit here: email@example.com. Before you ask a question, read the SCORPION ARCHIVES and make sure that your question has not already been answered! ScorpioN may not be able to answer every question asked. Please only submit one question per email in an easy to read format. Check back here to www.megadeth.com/scorpion often to see if your question was selected! ScorpioN section is updated every Monday.
- 07/13/2009
I have been trying to find infromation on these megadeth roadie tapes from around 1990. all i can find out is that they where suspossed to be released as an official 'Life Of..' video but it never happened and copies from the original master and have been floating around and being traded since then. Why has Dave never released this footage I have seen stuff from it and i think people would really pay to see all the cool backstage stuff and soundchecks and all the live performances if it was on a dvd. Hope you get this and can answer my questions.
Some of the footage from the "Life Of" tapes has been released recently. The London Clash of the Titans concert from October 1990 was released in 2007 as disc 4 of the Warchest box set, and backstage footage was released in 2006 on the Arsenal of Megadeth DVD. Hopefully there's more to come!
- 07/06/2009
Hi ScorpioN,
um my name is Esteban and i'm 14 years old and own every MegadetH cd. A few weeks i discovered my uncle has a original Killing is My Business...And Business is Good! While visiting my grandma I went to my uncle's room as he left when he moved out. Funny i discovered the cd when i dropped my phone under his bed cause i noticed a cd. Curiosity overcame me and checked the cd...I was shocked seeing that cd. The point is...is it rare? and valueable? What do you Think? Thank You!
Hi Esteban,
The original Killing Is My Business cd, meaning the first Combat Records release with "These Boots" included as track #4, is considered rare. It's value is between $30-$40 in good condition.
- 06/16/2009
I was checking out the new Headcrusher art and it looked very familiar to me but I couldn't quite place it.=C 2 Then it hit me. It resembles the art from The Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part I by Helloween. I was wondering if the artists was influenced by that album, if its the same guy, or was just sheer coincidence. Either way, it looks rockin!
Rock on
Alex DwyerHi Alex, I talked to the artist, John Lorenzi (United Abominations cover artist and more with Megadeth) about this today. This is what he told me:
"The device in the song and the period in which it was used along with some instructions from Dave Mustaine himself was all I used here. I agree the cloaked characters seem similar but only by coincidence and the fact that they all shop at the same "Cloakery" (I don't think that's really a word.). They could be brothers from another mother but they don't know it yet ;)"
Also, Dave Mustaine recently posted this about the art on the Megadeth Forums:
"This is a Head Crusher. The containers in front of his eyes in the image were to catch the eyeballs as they popped from their sockets.
The robed people were John's idea and represent executioners or a tribunal, I dunno?
Any other artwork pertaining to this song, that is not about this specific device and is specifically about a person in the device while it is being cranked down on his head, forcing his brain to squirt gray oozing brain matter out his ears, and his teeth exploding and all of his head splintering and pulverized as the giant screw is turned over and over; sometimes the executioner would reverse the screw to cause twice the torment, and also hit the skull cap with a hammer to cause more pain.
I encourage you all to look up the head crusher online (you know how much I love to show you things and how great it makes me feel to know that I taught you something) and read all of the material that you can on this. I saw a poster when we were in Amsterdam, and there was a poster for the History of Torture. I tried to see if Dick Cheney was the Grand Poobah emcee, but we took off in the taxi before I could finish reading it. That is when the inspiration came, and I had no idea it was going to be for the Head Crusher. I looked up this stuff because I knew Iron Maiden got their name from a torture device."
- 06/08/2009
Hi there Megadeth people!
Just have a question not bad intended: why famous bands make specials versions, extra songs for JAPAN? What made them so honored to have that privilege? I mean, most of all the fans over the world should deserve the same treatment because we go to the concerts, buy the albums, shouldnt we? But anyway, it´s only a question not a criticism.
With kind regards from Germany,
CarlosHi Carlos,
Bonus material is usually included on Japanese releases because of high CD prices in Japan. Extra tracks on the Japanese pressing are an incentive for shops not to import cheaper CD's from other countries.
- 06/02/2009
For all fans interested. is there a place to get copies of the chaos comics for megadeth? i know they went out of business in 2002, but there has to be a secret stash somewhere.
- Charles
The original four issues, as well as the special edition issues are available on Amazon.com and occasionally on eBay.com. Also, the official Megadeth eBay store often has copies autographed by Dave and the MegaFanClub often auctions off autographed copies to its members.
- 05/26/2009
Hi, i was hearing the instrumental "Absolution" of the Disc "Youthanasia" and I realized that it was equal to the instrumental part of the song "Trust", "Cryptic Writings". Can you explain it to me?
Dave explains this in the liner notes of the Youthanasia remaster CD:
This song is an instrumental piece of music that had the front section cut out of it and used in the hit single off of Cryptic Writings, called "Trust". Marty and I were talking about various song ideas and I told him that I had one idea to do a renaissance type song. There are two versions of this song.
- 05/18/2009
I have heard that Megadeth had a rare ep out called 'Cryptic Sounds: No Voices in your Head'. I'd like to know more info on it.
Thanks, Brett from East Earl PA.
Hi Brett,
Cryptic Sounds is indeed a rare EP, released in Japan in late 1998, and later as the bonus disc in the Korean version of Cryptic Writings.
It included five songs from Cryptic Writings (Almost Honest, Vortex, Trust, A Secret Place and She-Wolf). All are instrumentals, without Dave singing, and added guitar parts by Marty Friedman. You can find the Japanese CD used on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.jp, or occasionally on eBay. - 05/04/2009
Dear Scopion,
I was wondering if there are any websites or videos where I can hear or read from Dave talking about working with Vinnie Collaiuta or viceversa in "The System Has Failed"
Bet regards,
Jose M Gonzalez
Miami, FLHi Jose,
Dave spoke about working with Vinnie in
this 2004 interview with Hard Radio:Bob Nalbandian: How in the hell did Vinnie Colaiuta come into the fold? Being a huge session drummer for the biggest name bands in pop, jazz, and fusion, I find it surprising he would record with Megadeth!
Dave Mustaine: Do you know how badly he wanted to do this record? He's been performing for artists like Sting and Faith Hill, and he has the chance to come in and belt blazing drum tracks with Dave Mustaine...doing lead drums...I mean, come on. I was so intimidated by him, when I first went in I shook his hand and said "I thought you were black." He started laughing, since he's this large Italian man. I just wanted to clear the air and make things fun from the get-go and let him know I'm a prankster. And then we just started recording, I would play air-drums on certain parts and said "do this", but I still gave him artistic license to do what he needed to do. And it was brilliant, he did the whole record in three days.
- 04/28/2009
Hi Scorpion,
We dont get many metal acts in South Africa, was just wondering and hoping if Megadeth will ever come to South Africa. You guys have a huge following here.
Hi Jacques,
Dave has mentioned wanting to play South Africa many times in the past, and commented about playing there last week in an online chat: "That is one place I will not feel good about missing out on playing if I retire."
- 04/20/2009
Hi Scorpion, I read Dave is writing a book. Can you give more details about it?
BarcelonaHi Silvia,
Dave has been working on a book for some years now. Originally titled "Love And Bruises: Lyrics And Stories: 1981-2004", it was set for release in April 2005, but was never published. Earlier this year Dave mentioned that the book would be coming out in 2010, and went into details about the writing process with Swedens Close Up magazine:
"If you're going to write an autobiography, everything has to be included the good and happy moments, as well as the hard times. You can't leave anything out. As of right now, we have covered everything up until halfway through the Metallica years, so I guess now is when the more delicate stuff will come.
On the other hand, if a musician writes an autobiography and it doesn't include any sexual perversion or debauchery, then it's not an honest story. I think a lot of people are going to by shocked by some of the chapters. But I have no choice - either I write about everything or nothing at all. This is basically a story of human interest; it's much more than just 'Dave from Megadeth.' There have been a lot of people that have tried to stop me, but they can't. Over the years, I have learned to cherish both my friends and my enemies. So it's a story about a guy that has been lifted up and then kicked down again, and I think it will show very clearly that I never give up."
The book is being co-written by New York Times journalist Joe Layden, who also wrote "The Last Great Fight", which takes readers behind the scenes of what is considered by many to be the biggest upset in the history of boxing: James "Buster" Douglas' tenth-round knockout win over Mike Tyson in 1990.
- 04/13/2009
What does 'MSGD!', which Dave regularly uses to sign off on blogs, stand
for?'MSGD!' is Dave's way of saying goodbye after he posts a message to fans. It means: Mustaine Sez Goodbye Droogies! You can find this info and more trivia in our FAQ section at Megadeth.com.
- 04/06/2009
January, Megadeth performs on The Howard Stern Show. now at the time i really haven't listen to howardstern that much in the 90's because its the same old stuff but still what was he on there for?
Michael D
Hi Michael,
Megadeth performed "Trust" and "Use the Man" at Howard Stern's 44th Birthday Bash in 1998. It was held at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom, and featured other guests David Bowie, Billy Joel and Van Halen. Dave gave a short interview at the end of the show, which was broadcast on the radio, but edited out of the television episode. Topics included Metallica, sobriety and Dave's new daughter Electra.
- 03/30/2009
Hi Scorpion,
I Saw this video on youtube and I was wondering if it was a real track of the new Record...
Can you Tell me?
Santiago, ChileHi Antonio,
No, this is not a Megadeth track at all. The song in the link is called "Stepping Outside the Circle" by the band Shadows Fall.
- 03/24/2009
Hi Scorpion,
What happened to Dave Mustaine's arm some years ago? I heard the band broke up because of it and that he wasn't coming back, but I see they have been going strong since early 2000. Could you shed some light on what happened?
St Louis.Hi Jack, an explanation of what happened with Dave's arm is in our FAQ section of this website. We often have this question asked. Here is what happened:
In January 2002, Dave fell asleep in a chair with his arm in an awkward position, which cut off the circulation to the radial ulnar nerve in his left bicep, compressing it. A compressed radial nerve is commonly called "Saturday Night Palsy". This left him unable to feel or properly move his hand, as the brain could not communicate muscle movement through the nerve. His treatment included four months of extensive physical therapy, as well as acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments and weight training. During this time he was able to fully recover from his nerve injury, as well as tendon damage in his finger he had previously suffered from. After being pronounced 100% healed by his doctor, Dave took on the task of relearning to play guitar, with help from guitarist Ric Flauding.
Read more of what Dave Mustaine has to say about it HERE
- 03/16/2009
I'm listening right now to my "That One Night- Live in Buenos Aires" CD and
I'm asking the next question, what does the sentence right after the solo
means in Trust ? What language is it in ?Thank you,
Rock onMat
Hi Mat, Dave is singing the chorus of Trust in Spanish:
Me duele todo el cuerpo por los errores
Presionados por la lujuria
Nos mentimos tanto el uno al otro
Que en nada confiamosDios te pido de rodillas ayudame por favor
Presiondos por la lujuria
Nos mentimos tanto el uno al otro
Que ya en nada confiamosMy body aches from mistakes
Betrayed by lust
We lied to each other so much
That in nothing we trustGod help me please, on my knees
Betrayed by lust
We lied to each other so much
That in nothing we trustTrust was recorded in Spanish and released as a bonus track on the 1997 Argentinean release of Cryptic Writings.
- 03/09/2009
hi scorpion this is chris from ohio. i was wondering what are all the cover songs megadeth have ever done?
Hi Chris, these are cover songs Megadeth have recorded:
These Boots (Nancy Sinatra)
I Ain't Superstitious (Willie Dixon)
Anarchy in the U.K. (Sex Pistols)
No More Mr. Nice Guy (Alice Cooper)
Problems (Sex Pistols)
Paranoid (Black Sabbath)
Never Say Die (Black Sabbath)
School's Out (Alice Cooper)
Strange Ways (KISS)
Out On the Tiles (Led Zeppelin)And these are some songs Megadeth have covered at live shows:
It's Electric (Diamond Head) performed in 1990 with Diamond Head lead singer Sean Harris on vocals
Auf Wiedersehen (Cheap Trick) performed in 1998 for Tokyo, Japan
Problem Child (AC/DC) performed in Germany on the 25th anniversary of Bon Scott's death (2005) - 03/03/2009
Hey scorpion, I am a 13 year old Metal psycho, and was browsing the scorpion archives, and saw that THE ORIGIN OF VIC was never answered.
So tell me, what is the origin of vic, and Why did megadeth choose him as their mascot?Also: Who would win in a fight?
Iron maiden's Eddie
Megadeth's Vic
Children of bodom's Grim reaper(in) Formally,
CorpsekillerBoth Daves explain Vic's origin and the song "The Skull Beneath The Skin" in the 2002 remastered Killing Is My Business liner notes.
Mustaine: I saw a cover of a book in a store once and the title was The Skull Beneath The Skin. I designed our mascot around a few religious and pagan symbols, and the lyrics describe someone being sacrificed in a ritual. This is how our mascot became Vic Rattlehead. The guitar riffing is very progressive to reflect the darkness of the song and it's content.
Ellefson: The title and lyrics are the quintessential description of the formation of our mascot Vic Rattlehead. Because of this description we felt it was imperative that the cover art remain true to our original wishes on this new release. Read them now and you will understand our disappointment with the Combat (Records) cover art as it made these lyrics seem almost pointless.
As to which mascot would win in a fight, the Scorpion is a bit too biased on the subject to say!
Here are the lyrics to Vic's song, "The Skull Beneath The Skin".
Mean and infectious the evil prophets rise
Dance of the Macabre as witches streak the sky
Decadent worship of black magic sorcery
In the womb of the Devil's Dungeon trapped without a pleaSee thing in agony necrosis is the fate
Pins sticking through the skin the venom now sedates
Locked in a pillory nowhere to be found
Screaming for your life but no one hears a sound
Help Me!Prepare the patients scalp to peel away
Metal caps his ears he'll hear not what we say
Solid steel visor riveted cross his eyes
Iron staples close his jaws so no one hears his criesThe skull beneath the skin
Now your drawn and quartered your bones will make the x
Symbol stands for poison and it's chained to your head
And as we fold your arms to make the holy cross
We cross the crucifix religion has been lostThe skull beneath the skin
- 02/23/2009
Hey, I just wanted to know what is the current progress in the new
Megadeth album and if any song/cover art demos are available to the
public. Thank you for reading and I can't wait for the new album.Regards, Allan
Hi Allan, as of this last week of February 2009, there have been no demos or artwork released yet. This was the latest update from Dave, right before he left for the current UK tour.
"Yesterday, Andy Sneap went back to the UK for a while, as we are preparing to go out on the Priest Feast Tour. This means effectively that the recording has stopped, until we return in March/April.
We finished all of the rhythm and bass guitars, as well as the drums being finished for a couple weeks now, and I think I even heard some acoustic layers.
I want to let ya know that we are going to be taking portable recording devices, like we did last time (that seemed to work out just fine), and finish preparing for the last recordings on "Studio Release number 12."
Everyone is done with their basic tracks, and all of the songs have been arranged. Its just a matter of singing with my voice AND my fingers."
For further updates on the new album, keep checking Megadeth.com for the latest interviews and posts from Dave.
- 02/10/2009
Hey Scorpion,
I am writing about the song Amerikhastan. I love the way he wrote it. I don't know what is so cool about it but it is just an awesome song. I was just wondering, what is this song written about? Is it about war in America or what? Thanks!
Sam from Colorado
Hey Sam,
Here's what Dave told MTV about "Amerikhastan" on Headbanger's Ball in 2007.
"There's a song on United Abominations called "Amerikhastan" and it talks about immigration and fighting in between religions and stuff like that, it's basically part 2 to "Holy Wars", and one of the lines in the songs says (in particular about the Statue of Liberty) "these are your people, Lady Liberty, pull up your dress today, and tattooed is "property of the USA, a subsidiary of Halliburton", and even though that's kinda ugly sounding, it's pretty much the truth and to me I think truth is a lot scarier than fiction, most of the time."
- 02/03/2009
Hey Scorpion,
Megadeth is my all-time favorite band and 'Addicted To Chaos' is one of my favorite songs from them, I was wondering what is this song about? The lyrics are really poignant and the entire song is very well-structured.
That's pretty much it, more power to Dave Mustaine and Megadeth!!Manuel from the Philippines
Hey Manuel,
Here's Dave's response when asked by RIP magazine in 1995 about the meaning of the song:
"The irony of that song is the subject of it is my drug counselor who got me sober. When he said that I would walk alone, it was after counseling me for a period of time, and he said "You know I'm gonna have to cut you loose some day." The finality of it was two puncture wounds in his arm and an overdose on heroin. My drug counselor died. No one's safe from that disease - those who have that disease."
- 01/27/2009
Hi Scorpion,
I was just wondering why Dave went for Dean guitars and left his beloved Jackson King Vs. The King Vs were the real metal guitars at that time when he first started and they sounded, looked and played awesomely great! Was it a matter of finances, contracts etc...or was it his own choice? If so, why?
KeshavHi Keshav,
Dave originally left Jackson for ESP Guitars, before switching to his current Deans. Here's an interview from the time discussing why he left Jackson (August 2003 Guitar Word), followed by a press statement from Megadeth.com discussing his departure from ESP.
"Jackson came up for sale a couple times and I wanted to buy it, and then each time the sale was pulled. And then they tried to sell it a third time-I was contacted again by somebody within the company who said they wanted me to buy it, because we'd been friends for such a long time. And while we were positioning ourselves to buy the company, they sold it to Fender, which I thought was a bit disrespectful, knowing that I'm the No. 1 endorser they had. But I let it go.
I contacted Hamer, Gibson and ESP. Hamer is a really small company, so they were going to have a hard time keeping up with what I want for my endorsement, let alone answering the sales orders that people put in because of the guitars I endorse. I talked to Gibson, and they were excited, but they could not configure the guitar to be a 24-fret guitar, so I was kinda handcuffed there.
So I talked to Marsh Gooch, Matt Masciandaro, and Jose Ferro at ESP. They said, 'We have a V, but we discontinued it because no one's endorsing it.' I went into their warehouse and I picked up one of their flying V's - it was called a V350 at the time - and I went, 'Fuck this thing's awesome' and I said, 'Yeah, I'm willing to play this guitar, if you're willing to make a couple of changes on it to make it even better.' So we made some changes with the body, the headstock, some of the inlay stuff, and the knobs and electronic configuration.
They only had 2 knobs, and I wanted to have the separate volume knobs, a tone knob, and a three way position pickup selector. And I wanted to make sure my fingers could reach the volume knobs with my palm on the bridge. Everything is the same as the Jackson Y2KV was - it's the ebony fretboard, 24 frets with the small fret wire, and it's got the basic dot inlay, except that the first fret's got an 8Ball, because the guitar's called the DV8. The pickups are Seymour Duncan's, the Jeff Beck humbucker in the bridge, and the Jazz in the neck. They got it sent back out from their builders last week, and I picked it up two days ago in their office. I was like, 'Fuck this thing's awesome!' I told them, 'If there was any doubt from anybody of why I went to ESP, just hold one of these fuckers.'"
Megadeth.com Press Statement:
12/6/2006"After two successful years, I have decided to leave ESP guitars. This was a business decision and had nothing to do with the guitars or the manufacturing of the guitars, and I wish the staff of ESP, both in the USA and in Japan and Korea the very best of health and prosperity.
Meanwhile, I am taking my Classic Metal V known formerly as a Jackson King V1 or an ESP DV8, and my new guitar design presently known as an Axxion, which was the recipient of the Gold Award from Guitar World Magazine for 2005 for new guitar designs with me.
I will also be re-introducing through my new endorsement many special models, including re-issues of my old models from over the span of my career, as well as some retro V shapes, similar to the formerly known Jackson Y2KV or a Gibson Flying V." - 01/12/2009
Hi Scorpion,
When Dave was in Metallica, did he have any Megadeth songs written, besides the obvious Mechanix. And if so, which ones and did he ever bother to show James or anyone else in the band?
Thanks, Chris J.
Hi Chris,
Dave wrote his first Megadeth song after his time in Metallica. You can hear the famous story from Dave himself, by visiting www.AskDaveMustaine.com and typing in "megadeth".
- 12/29/2008
Hi Scorpion,
Back about 6 months ago I heard what had to be the most hilarious song Dave has ever played. I'll call it "Kill the Wabbit", you'll know what I mean. I was wondering when he got the idea for it, why he did, and if there are any official releases of it.
Legends live onstage, Gods die on it!
Aaron from Commiskey, Indiana
Hi Aaron,
"Kill the Wabbit", released in 1994, was not performed by Dave or Megadeth, but Mark McCollum, aka Ozzy Fudd. It was released officially, on Rhino Records "Dr. Demento's 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000".
- 12/16/2008
Hi Scorpion,
I heard somewhere that the original video for A Tout Le Monde was banned from MTV. I've seen the video and think its cool. Is this true, and if so could you shed some light on why?
Hi Alister, yes this is true. Dave Mustaine wrote about this on the Megadeth Forums in March of 2007. Here is what Dave had to say:
"A Tout Le Monde", as most of you know, and all of the know it alls know, was from Youthanasia.
The video was banned, the single was shelved, and without your loving support of a truly beautiful song, it would have died.
MTV banned it because they said, "it was a song about suicide," as did many people, but why would the line, "I'd love to stay with you all be in there? It would need to say something like, I want to die, right?
And I had a manager at the time that was told along with me by MTV not to use Director Wayne Isham because we had used him too much; odd request, but I heard them loud and clear.
Of course management didn't listen and tried to slip it in to MTV under a pseudonym and MTV flipped. They are/were pissed at me for something I didn't do and I would be ok if it was something I did, but I told the manager, and David Ellefson can attest to this, NOT to use Wayne.
Their solution was to ban the $300,000+ vidi, and radio in America was following MTV very closely at the time, still do to an extent, and did not play the single.
The song was left at the altar. I got sent a bill.
- 11/18/2008
I love the song Tears In A Vial and was wondering what specifically Dave was talking about in the lyrics. I'm interested in knowing what he loved and gave up for something he loved even more.
Hi Chris, Dave is talking about giving up playing music to be with his family.
"This was one of the first ones I wrote after I broke up Megadeth. For a man to walk away from a multi-million dollar franchise just because he is not happy- he's got to be very unhappy. One of the lines is 'Forced to look deep in the mirror and face who I really am/now it's just me because I can't afford you.' that tells you some truths."
- 11/10/2008
I found a link on youtube (Sorry), but it says Megadeth, Bodies left behind. The majority of posters say it was a bonus track on UA,is this true? I will include the link incase you want to hear it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h16ge2qQ8QE :-) ..............Thank you,
ChrisSorry Chris, but the song in the link you provided is not Bodies Left Behind. It is actually a tribute to Megadeth made by one of our forum members. Bodies Left Behind, which was to be a bonus track on United Abominations, remains unreleased.
- 11/04/2008
Dear Mr. Scorpion,
i have always wondered which MEGADETH songs Kerry King played in his short stint with megadeth...
was it songs like rattlehead and killing is my buisiness.
please enlighten me on this very mysterious subject...thanks
Hi Richie, this was the main setlist (in order) from the shows Kerry first played in Megadeth:
Hook in Mouth (Instrumental)
Burnt Offerings (Set the World Afire)
The Chosen Ones
Skull Beneath the Skin
Looking Down the Cross
Last Rites/Loved to Deth
Next Victim (My Last Words)
Quicksand (Instrumental)
Bad Omen
Devil's Island
RattleheadLater on, The Conjuring (originally Conjure Me) and Good Mourning/Black Friday were added.
- 10/28/2008
I have a 2 part question for all the band members
what is your fav megadeth song to play,and why?
and 2,what songs would you love to play live but never get to, due to album release fan demand and such
barry yeager
philly,paBarry, I took your question to bassist James LoMenzo. James replied to both parts...
1. I like "Darkest hour", It's big sounding and I like the emotional content of the song. There's always an amazing cheer from the crowd when we hit those first chords.
2. Hi barry, great question. I'd love to play "Play for Blood" and "United Abominations" from the last album. You know we're always dealing with set time constraints, makes it hard to squeeze everything we'd like to in ...you know you gotta play the hits!
- 10/20/2008
dearest scorpion,
I have a 2 part question for all the band members
what is your fav megadeth song to play,and why?
and 2,what songs would you love to play live but never get to, due to album release fan demand and such
barry yeager
philly,paHi Barry, Scorpion took your questions to Megadeth's new lead guitarist, Chris Broderick. Chris had this to say...
What is your fav megadeth song to play,and why? Right now it's Hangar 18 because first and formost it's a great tune, but also because of the dueling solo's that Dave and I have.
and 2,what songs would you love to play live but never get to ,due to album release fan demand and such. For me I would have to say, Five Magics and Train of Consequences (both are awesome tunes).
Take care, Chris.
- 10/16/2008
dearest scorpion,
I have a 2 part question for all the band members
what is your fav megadeth song to play,and why?
and 2,what songs would you love to play live but never get to, due to album release fan demand and such
barry yeager
philly,pap.s thanks so much for all the updates on your ongoing construction of the new studio,
the fans appriciate it and I know I do as well , and I know it will give you more comfort and creative control in making the very best albums possible.
Congrats Dave on everything Megadeth, NWCB, INC, and all your other ventures..your generosity and kindness knows no bounds...Hi Barry, Scorpion took your questions to Megadeth's drummer extrodinaire, Shawn Drover. Shawn was good enough to give us an answer...
1. My favorite Megadeth song to play live is "Wake up Dead" as it was the 1st video I saw of Megadeth back in 1986, and has been my favorite Megadeth song ever since.
2. The song I would love to play live but have not yet is "The Conjuring", I just think it is a fantastic song all around - Nice and violent, just the way I like it.


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Hypercalcemia is too much calcium in the blood.
Calcium is important to many body functions, including:
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and Vitamin D help manage calcium balance in the body. PTH is made by the parathyroid glands, which are four small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid gland. Vitamin D is obtained when the skin is exposed to sunlight, and from dietary sources such as:
Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypercalcemia. It is due to excess PTH release by the parathyroid glands. This excess occurs due to an enlargement of one or more of the parathyroid glands, or a growth on one of the glands. (Most of the time, these growths are not cancerous).
Other conditions can also cause hypercalcemia:
Hypercalcemia affects fewer than 1 in 100 people. The condition is most often diagnosed at an early stage, so most patients have no symptoms.
Women over age 50 (after menopause) are most likely to have hypercalcemia. In most cases, this is due to primary hyperparathyroidism.
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An accurate diagnosis is needed in hypercalcemia. Patients with kidney stones should have tests to evaluate for hypercalcemia.
Treatment is aimed at the cause of hypercalcemia whenever possible. People with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) may need surgery to remove the abnormal parathyroid gland. This will cure the hypercalcemia.
People with mild hypercalcemia may be able to monitor the condition closely over time.
Severe hypercalcemia that causes symptoms and requires a hospital stay may be treated with the following:
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These complications of long-term hypercalcemia are uncommon today.
Contact your health care provider if you have:
Most causes of hypercalcemia cannot be prevented. Women over age 50 should see their health care provider regularly and have their blood calcium level checked if they have symptoms of hypercalcemia.
Talk to your health care provider about the correct dose for calcium and vitamin D supplements if you are taking these medicines.
Bringhurst R, Demay MB, Kronenberg HM. Hormones and disorders of mineral metabolism. In: Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR, Kronenberg HM, eds. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 28.
Wysolmerski JJ, Insogna KL. The parathyroid glands, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 253.
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21 Creative Cupcake Decorating Ideas and Recipes
Make dazzling homemade cupcakes for any occasion with our delicious recipes and simple decorating tips.
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Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Make up to two days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before using.
Recipe: Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Brian Woodcock
Fun Cupcakes
Dress up ordinary cupcakes with pretty frosting dots, sparkling sugar, and fondant flourishes. Add food coloring to white frosting to get your desired colors, then get creative with different-size pastry tips. For quick cupcake toppers, get precolored fondant, roll into thin sheets on parchment paper, and create shapes with cookie cutters or a knife.
Recipe: Almost Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Recipe: Almost Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Charles Schiller
Maple Cupcakes
Real maple syrup flavors both the cupcake and the frosting of this heavenly treat.
Recipe: Maple Cupcakes with Maple-Butter Frosting
Recipe: Maple Cupcakes with Maple-Butter Frosting
Brook Slezak
Edible Flowers
Freshen up cupcakes with edible flowers like chamomile, violets, nasturtiums, and scented geraniums.
Frances Janisch
Sunflower Cupcakes
Top cupcakes with cheery sunflowers by piping yellow-tinted frosting into petal shapes. Use fudge ice cream topping for the center of each flower.
Recipe: Sunflower Cupcakes
Recipe: Sunflower Cupcakes
Aimee Herring
Ornate Cupcake
Add elegant touches to cupcakes for special occasions. This cupcake was wrapped in an ornate paper cuff and put on a plate with candy pearls to match the aqua frosting. You can also embellish paper cupcake liners with ribbons, bows, or fabric rosettes.
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Related Story: Decorating Cakes and Cupcakes
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet cupcakes are topped with either dark- or white-chocolate frosting that has been cooked to produce a silky texture.
Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Charles Schiller
Colorful Display
Stacked glass cake stands are an elegant way to display your cupcakes. Mix up frosting colors and toppers to suit the event.
Keith Scott Morton
Chocolate Cream Cakes
These delicious mini cakes are filled with an irresistible vanilla cream and glazed with dark chocolate. Serve them as a snack with ripe strawberries or a glass of milk.
Recipe: Chocolate Cream Cakes
Recipe: Chocolate Cream Cakes
Beatriz Da Costa
Bake Individual Desserts
Posy-appointed cupcakes are perfect for a luncheon or shower. Try sugarcraft.com for a selection of edible flowers made of royal icing. Then serve on an equally dainty cake stand.
Charles Schiller
Cupcake Display
Store-bought cupcakes become a lovely centerpiece when displayed on a vintage cake stand.
Aimee Herring
Cupcakes with Posies
Dress up old-fashioned cupcakes with a sweet treat: crystallized edible posies.
Steven Randazzo
Berry Treat
A single fresh strawberry is a simple and delicious addition to a strawberry-frosted cupcake.
Miki Duisterhof
Patriotic Cupcakes
For classic and simple cupcakes, mix Basic Vanilla Cake batter and divide among two lined 24-cup mini-muffin pans. Bake at 400 degrees F about 10 minutes. Cool and ice with Fluffy Butter Frosting. Top with red and blue sprinkles and mini American flags if you're feeling patriotic, or mix up the toppings to suit any season.
Basic Vanilla Cake
Fluffy Butter Frosting
Basic Vanilla Cake
Fluffy Butter Frosting
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Lovely Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes topped with pink-tinted Swiss Meringue Buttercream are a decadent treat. Enjoy them plain or add glittery garnishes to dress them up for Valentine's Day.
Cupcake Instructions
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Halloween Cupcake
Pumpkin-flavored chocolate cupcakes with orange cream cheese frosting make perfect Halloween treats. Finish with black and orange raffia ribbons and a sprinkle of candy corns.
Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
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Spiderweb Cupcakes
Super-easy white-chocolate toppers appear to float, Houdini-like, over chocolate cupcakes.
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Recipe: Itsy Bitsy Spiderwebs Cupcakes
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Animal Figurines
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Snowflake Cupcakes
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Last year Parisians went into crisis mode after a well-publicized petition claimed that Paris nightlife was on the verge of a slow death. They even coined the expression, "City of Sleep." L'horreur!
While we may have been facing a party downturn in recent years, Petite Brigitte is happy to report that Paris nightlife is still going strong and 2011 is shaping up to be a year of crazy fêtes (starting with Kate Moss at Raspoutine in February).
Here are your top 5 hottest clubs du jour, but keep in mind: if you aren't on a list and are going it alone, keep your finger's crossed and arrive before 11:30. A few attractive girlfriends can't hurt either.
1. Bagatelle: Built as a hunting lodge on a bet between Marie Antoinette and the Count of Artois, the elegant Bagatelle Chateau and Gardens in the Bois de Boulogne hosts the wildest parties of the summer, such as the notorious Eurotrash Disney party (you'll never look Mickey in the eyes again). It is a hike getting out here to the western edge of Paris, but well worth it on a warm summer night, especially if there is a good guest DJ. Arrive for dinner or near 11pm to avoid the crowds. Costumes are commonplace, and leave your Louboutin's at home- it's a jungle out there.
2. Chez Raspoutine: This red-velvet cocoon of Paris' most posh noctambules is located just off the Champs-Elysées. The music isn't great, the dancefloor is petite, but it's the place to see & be seen, and weekends see a smattering of Europe's top models mixing with heirs of the luxury industry. Dress to kill.
3. L'Arc: This club near the Arc de Triomphe may not be as classe as the chichi Raspoutine, but the music is better and the lovely outdoor garden is a welcome addition in the summertime. The management have a Riviera sense about them when it comes to partying… not surprising as they are from Cannes! It's a steamy club with a long bar, and a decent restaurant on the top floor. Great for groups of friends as other clubs tend to turn away larger groups. Opt for tables in the VIP section.
4. Le Baron & Montana: These sister clubs are so exclusive you probably won't get in unless you are with Karen Mulder or Sean Lennon. With their quirky music, film industry clientele, and celebrity walk-ins, the Baron and Montana are the havens of cool for the right and left bank, respectively. Don't dress to kill here because looks don't matter. In fact, the hairier and more unkempt the better. Flannel shirts welcome.
5. Cirque du Bonheur: You might have known this location as the Mandela Ray, but forget all of that because now it is the 'Circus of happiness'. Think fire breathers, midgets, acrobats, and guest DJ's from Ibiza like Tim Rustow mixing among a thousand youthful Parisians. This was the hot club of winter 2010/2011 but will close down in mid June as most of this party crowd heads to Bagatelle.