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It doesn't appear to have one based on the pics I've seen, unfortunately. Also, the remote control terminal is the Rebel-class E3-type connector as opposed to the N3-type connector used by the higher-end bodies. Also, no PC sync terminal like the 60D & 6D .

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Nick Clegg's astonishing failure to mention British troops serving in Afghanistan is a disgrace
Clueless, or couldn't care less. Either way, Nick Clegg's failure to even mention the 7,700 British troops serving in Afghanistan in his party conference speech is a disgrace. Clegg didn't even reference Britain's Armed Forces at all, an extraordinary omission at a time when Her Majesty's soldiers are at war. As my colleague Luke Coffey, a former Special Adviser, tweeted, "what sort of Deputy Prime Minister delivers a 5,921 word speech and doesn't praise or mention the Armed Forces or veterans?"
Clegg is not just the leader of the Liberal Democrats, he holds a position of high office, and serves a government that has sent soldiers to fight and die in a foreign land. 444 British troops have made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan alone. They and their families, as well as those still serving on the battlefield and the veterans who have served, deserve the praise and recognition of the Deputy PM.
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Ultimate works with a game clock. I was never suspicious, but I know those that were. Games to time or points can be tight, or they can be blowouts, and we don't see ultimate devolve into keep away by the team up at half. So where does all the time go, anyway?.
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) on Monday tore into House Republicans for proposing legislation that would limit access to abortion coverage for some rape victims.
The Florida Democrat, a rising star in her party and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, is a leading voice on women's issues. And she didn't mince her words in an interview with Raw Story, fiercely denouncing GOP colleagues over H.R. 3, the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act."
"It is absolutely outrageous," Wasserman Schultz said in an exclusive interview late Monday afternoon. "I consider the proposal of this bill a violent act against women."
The broad anti-abortion measure would restrict federally-assisted abortion coverage to cases of "forcible rape," excluding in that definition instances where women are drugged and raped, where women say "no" but do not physically fight off the perpetrator, and various cases of date rape. It also excludes instances of statutory rape in which minors are impregnated by adults. The victim in all cases would be denied abortion coverage under Medicaid and forbidden from seeking health care tax benefits.
Introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the bill boasts 173 mainly Republican co-sponsors and has been designated a top priority by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH).
"It really is — to suggest that there is some kind of rape that would be okay to force a woman to carry the resulting pregnancy to term, and abandon the principle that has been long held, an exception that has been settled for 30 years, is to me a violent act against women in and of itself," Wasserman Schultz said.
"Rape is when a woman is forced to have sex against her will, and that is whether she is conscious, unconscious, mentally stable, not mentally stable," the four-term congresswoman added.
The measure would also raise costs for businesses who want to offer employees insurance plans with abortion coverage, by eliminating health care tax deductions that have long been federal law.
Spokespersons for Boehner and Smith did not return requests for comment.
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Wasserman Schultz dismissed the effort as a nonstarter in the Democratic-led Senate and a guaranteed veto by President Barack Obama, but conceded that it may pass the GOP-controlled House. She called it "yet another example" of how the "extreme right-wing fringe of Republican Party has complete control over their agenda."
Democrats have long held a strong voter advantage nationally among women — President Obama won the female vote by 13 points. But exit polls from the November midterm elections saw that margin narrow considerably, with women evenly split between the two parties in House races.
"To have H.R. 3, the Republicans' third most important priority, say that rape cannot be an exception to federal funding for abortion…sends an incredibly strong message to women," Wasserman Schultz said, describing it as the GOP's "opening curtain" on women's issues.
The pro-abortion-rights group NARAL lashed out at the measure's backers, calling it "unbelievably cruel and heartless toward survivors of rape and incest."
"We are seeing more and more anti-choice lawmakers who are willing to deny survivors of rape and incest access to abortion care," NARAL president Nancy Keenan told Raw Story. "If they can't block access altogether, they will work around the edges. Rep. Smith's 'Stupak on Steroids' bill is an example of this piecemeal strategy because it seeks to make the narrow exceptions for public funding of abortion care for rape and incest survivors even more restrictive."
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America is the dream of freedom and liberty that all men aspire to. When George Bush was lying through his teeth to get us into war, that did not change what America was and the promise that citizenship offers in her. The Church is the teachings of Jesus Christ in a visible form. The men who do not keep those teachings are not the Church. They are people in the Church who have failed to do what is right.
When you make that distinction, you will be able to see why I continue in the Church, even though men in the Church have failed Her and us miserably at times.
You know Heil, I have heard the term Feminazi uttered for some time now, and had always thought it was a term meant to demean, not a descriptive term. I've always hated it for that reason, but now I have discovered it IS a descriptive term. It fits you to a T.
Not when it came to people he didn't approve of. Abortion and far worse was just fine then. I wonder how you managed to get born.
Oh God there is no help for you…You will remain ignorant until you start thinking for yourself and not repeating what others tell you…We will agree to disagree…
I am an atheist. I am a woman. I have been raped. I am pro-life.
That said, I oppose this bill. I oppose the re-defining of "rape" to be exclusive of most rape situations. I oppose the discrimination of funding of legal medical procedures. While I don't believe that abortion is the answer (pregnancy can be prevented in most rape cases, when help is sought quickly), it is legal, and rape is one of the very few situations where I could approve of a first-trimester abortion. (I also have strong views about women who falsely claim rape, but that is another matter) While abortions are legal, I don't think that the government should be able to pick and choose which abortions should be covered under any health care plan, tax-funded or not. Moreover, rape is rape is rape, and to lessen a date rape is to harm all those victims all over again.
I agree that people should be backing the correct bill/amendment and I thank you for bringing that to our attention. However, I would say that the fact that 60% of women who qualify for federally-funded abortions is kindof a null and void point. To me its kindof like "60% of people don't go to the ER when they are having a life threatining problem so we should take away the funding". (And yes the whole funding part goes under the other amendment…i get that…I'm just saying that part of your comment doesn't make sense to me…the rest I totally agree with).
I truly cannot believe that this is even an issue. What a joke! This is what our government, or rather, republicans see as an accomplishment? These people are getting paid for basically insulting women and depriving them of healthcare. and really, everyone else of their healthcare!? What's wrong with these people? I'd love to see what would happen if they had been deprived of their own healthcare. They just cannot seem to put themselves in another person's shoes and hence, they have no qualification to judge nor make decisions for those people. I've seen people say and do some stupid things, but this is outrageous. If men were put in women's shoes, they would never dare question aspects of their needs and protection, but then again the story goes that women were chosen to have children because men didn't have the gusto to do it. I'm not sure how, but in some way men seem to believe that they are superior to women. Let me say this, for every man out there that believes and agrees with this republican garbage, you are not a man, you are a sad coward that is hurting and endangering who you choose as a companion in life. Look at your wife, daughter or girlfriend and say, 'When a man abuses you, attacks you, and uses you violently you're shit out of luck'. Tell me where is the justice in that.
That is your beliefe but there are those who do not believe, or believe differently. You have the right to believe what you want or that you think is law, but we also have the right to believe what we want. you dont agree with abortions? that fine dont have any. No one is asking you too. but you do not have the right to tell women that they do not have the choice that they must adhere to your rules and your regulations according to your beliefe because in the end no one really knows whats on the other side. and if we do happen to make the wrong choice and god does see fit to punish us then that is his choice that is his job to bring us to heel and until you can show me, and prove to me that your beliefes and your religion is right, and god does really exist you have no right or reason to deny me my rights over my body. My view on abortion has nothing to do with rape or incest,My view is based soley on the decision, a womans decision. and wether you think it right or wrong that is your decision to make just as i have my decision to make,
This is why we have separation of church and state in this country. You are entitled to your beliefs, but not to impose them on others. Those of religious persuasion are trying to use the reins of government to impose their religious beliefs on others by law. A fertized egg or fetus before viability is not a person, but a potential life that requires the woman to provide for it and supply it with what it needs to become complete. If you choose to believe that God wanted that life to come into being that way, you are saying God was complicit in the rape or act that started it. If you believe in an all powerful God, he would have the power to send that same soul into a different body, it was not that soul's only chance at life. Religious people are not infallible. Catholic priests are a prime example. The child abuse scandals and the cover-ups at the highest levels of the church, including shuffling those priests into other positions where they could continue the abuse, show that they are just as subject to human error and sin as everybody else, and they did not put the sanctimony of life as their highest objective. That is hypocrisy.
apparently some people don't get sarcasm.
No matter how you put it, it comes rihgt down to the simple fact;
1) You & your wife are allowed THAT choice.
2) Your friend, who had no control over what she was born with has THE choice to deal with her situation in the way she feels is best.
Plain and simply….EVERYONE should be allowed to make THEIR OWN CHOICES! No one, not the government OR YOU, should be allowed to choose how someone else should live their life!
In otherwards, DON'T TELL ME HOW TO LIFE MY LIFE OR WHAT TO DO WITH IT!
You forgot one person who does not get a choice in abortion — the baby.
I doubt the choice the child would want is to have its arms pulled off, its legs severed, or its brains sucked out in partial birth abortion.
In other words, IT'S NOT YOUR LIFE YOU ARE MESSING WITH!!
If abortion is healthcare, pray tell what disease does it cure?
Good For Her
Of course one shouldn't be surprised. This is the same mind set that said lesbians should be raped to 'correct' them.
Why don't these righties just go back to the old, "She Had It Coming, look at what she was wearing." Which rep was it that said you should just lie back and enjoy it.
Any woman who votes rethug must really hate herself.
So, if a male and female in a consensual relationship create a life, the male has no vote in the matter
because he doesn't have to carry the child for nine months. I THINK NOT!!! You'd damned sure go to
court to seek child support if you decided to carry the baby to term and the father wanted no part of
raising it.
For the record, I'm I'm in favor of abortion in the case of rape, incest, and possible danger to the mother
during pregnancy. I am a conservative on most issues except this one.
Your chauvinistic comments here are both ignorant and disgusting. You're not just pro-choice, you're
You'd better be trolling, dude. And if you are you're a pretty sadistic one.
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The Piedmont College Singers will perform their Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, in the college Chapel in Demorest.
The ensemble of 49 select student singers is directed by Dr. Wallace Hinson and will be accompanied by Louise Bass on organ. The college's touring group, the Singers have performed across the U.S. and Canada and this past summer presented concerts in England and Wales. Renowned for their musical refinement and stylistic versatility, the ensemble will present a program including works dating from the 1500s to modern times. Selections for the Demorest concert include works by Marek Jasinski, Giovanni Palestrina, Gerald Finzi, and Benjamin Britten.
The Piedmont Singers include sopranos: Tessa Herron, Megan Holder, Amber Kesler, Lydie Koffi, Leah Mooney, Katie O'Neill, Cheyanne Osoria, Elizabeth Parmer, Carsey Pilcher, Jennifer Pitt, Lisa Smith, Rebekah Staton, Brittany West, and Amanda Wolfrey; altos: Sophia Allison, Kate Berardi, Isabella Brown, ErikaJade Carr, Chastin Dobbs, Brianna Foley, Kelly Hood, Katie Marlowe, Torrey McDowell, Mary-Elizabeth Pirkle, Elena Register, Katie Robinson, Libby Scoggins, Hannah Thomas, and Etta Yaughn; tenors: Mitchell Auger, Brett Bellamy, Brandon Deen, Kordai Harris, Nic Johnson, Nikolai Peek, Aaron Phillips, Ben Rikeman, Storm Tipton, and Zack Turner; and basses: Ben Cisse, Jeremy Douylliez, Albert Gerring, Phillip Hayner, Cole Martin, Taylor Sexton, Zach Smagur, Chris Sudderth, Alex Thomlinson, and John Wright.
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ATHENS -- In the first half of Saturdays Georgia-Mississippi game, the Bulldogs fans booed a lot. They were not happy. The team that seemed to disappear last week showed up again.
Remember that team -- the one that laid an egg in Columbia when South Carolina embarrassed Georgia and the one that almost lost at Kentucky two weeks ago?
We all thought after last weeks game in Jacksonville, Fla., that wed never see that sluggish and stale team again. Georgia was motivated and wanted to beat Florida, instead of a team that just showed up because it had to in the previous two games.
Saturday against Ole Miss, we saw both teams. The first half was almost like a replay of the nightmare in Columbia. Georgia fumbled twice, gave up five sacks and had stalled offensive drives.
Then in the second half the team that shut down the Gators last week came through the curtain and reappeared.
Hasnt that been the story line of this years Georgia team? Youve never really known from one quarter to the next which team will show up. The Bulldogs have looked great at times and yet uninterested in some games.
It seems to all boil down to motivation. If Georgias players are motivated to win, they do great. If not, look out. You might get a team that looks like it doesnt even belong in the SEC.
Yes, the Bulldogs can look that bad.
At halftime Saturday, the Bulldogs led by only four points. They grabbed the lead with a touchdown right before the horn blew for the break. Frankly, the touchdown pass by quarterback Aaron Murray to wide receiver Tavarres King saved their bacon. Georgia needed that to get on track.
It just takes one play, wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell said. We can count on Todd (Gurley), on Keith (Marshall), on Aaron, on anybody on the field to get that spark going.
That was a big play, center David Andrews said. It kept the crowd into it, too. I know they were frustrated, and we were frustrated, too.
When the boys in red came back out for the third quarter, they looked like a different team -- the same team that gave Florida the deer-in-the-headlights-look last week. The defense was outstanding in the second half and shut out the pesky Rebels in the final 30 minutes, while the offense went to work.
We just got refocused, King said. There were plays to be made there in the first half we didnt make. We just made a few adjustments. We went out there and attacked those guys.
Its almost as if theres a light switch the Georgia team has, and when the Bulldogs decide to flip it on, you know they are ready to play. Trailing 10-0 to Ole Miss was enough to make the Bulldogs know they had to do something before it was too late.
We had to wake up, Andrews said. That light switch was off that first half or for most of that first half. We had to come in and wake up. We played awful. There was no ands, ifs or buts about it. As an O-line we did not play good. We knew that, and we came out in that second half ready to go and knew we had to step it up and turn on that light switch to get going.
The difference was startling. In the first half, Georgia had 251 yards of offense and gave up 179 yards to Ole Miss. In the second half, the Bulldogs had 282 offensive yards and gave up only 55 yards to the Rebels. The offensive line gave up five sacks in the first half, but Murray stayed upright after halftime.
You never want to get hit in the mouth in the first place, Andrews said. You want to deliver the punch. We got hit in the mouth this week. We took a couple of haymakers and kept going. We kept throwing. We had to get going, and we did.
Georgia will annihilate Auburn this week. It wont matter which of Georgias two teams show up. Auburn is so bad that Georgia will win no matter what. But as the Bulldogs prepare for their inevitable matchup with the SEC West champion next month in Atlanta, they better start playing like the team we saw in the second half Saturday.
Thats the Georgia team that can sure look good when it has the light switch turned on.
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Steph Scheurer shows us the summer construction that's in full swing.
"Pretty much everywhere you go around town there's some construction. It's pretty much the same way around the state. Especially up in the oil fields. Nonstop construction everywhere."
"I'm taking different routes. Now that I see that the Civic Center is expanding I'll probably have to start taking third street and not fifth just because, well, I don't want to get a flat tire from nails on my bike."
It's the middle of summer, and we all know that with summer comes more road construction.
For some, that can mean inconvenience and a little added frustration having to take different routes to get to your destination.
"Detour, detour, detour, detour. I mean this community ain't that big. But yes, save the roads."
And saving the roads is exactly what Dale Heinert helps to do.
With the Bismarck population growth, he they went from having 50 contracts in 2011 to 80 in 2012.
"Planning probably starts three, four, five years earlier. Financial planning as well as integrity of the road and looking at its defects, deficiencies, how fast is it going to deteriorate more that we really should do this. Do we think it's going to fall apart and have to reconstruct. Or could we do a minor repair or mill and overlay to extend its life," says Dale Heinert, Design & Construction Engineer.
Heinert says construction projects generally begin in late spring, and crews typically finish by the following mid summer.
"So we have over a year for 7 million dollar job and 150 blocks to finish them. Because we really don't think we can finish them in one year because of the type of work. The last thing we do is chip seal, and it has to be hot for that," says Heinert.
Even though some might wish the construction would hit the road, others stay positive.
"I do appreciate the road construction. It means the economy must be okay."
In Bismarck for KX News, I'm Stephanie Scheurer.
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Number of Pockets: 2 side, 1 outer
Max. Load Carried: 25
Height of Owner: 6' 1"
Price Paid: $80
This is a weird review - I LOVE this pack - but I'm a 6' 1" guy, and after trying loads of packs found this to be the perfect shape for me, and I'm not a curvy guy with breasts...
Whatever they say about the fit being for women, it's a great fit for men. And the blue is just fine too. I just got back from a week winter survival skills course in Yellowstone and this was my daypack. Comfortable, good strapping, light, useful outer pocket and side pockets.
I love this day pack. It has all the features I was…
Design: Top-Loading Day Pack
Size: 100 oz. bladder, 1245 Cubic Inches pack capacity
Number of Pockets: 5
Max. Load Carried: 18 lbs. with water
Height of Owner: 5'6"
Price Paid: $65
I love this day pack. It has all the features I was looking for plus extras. It has a women's-specific fit that is very comfortable on my hips and shoulders, is large enough to carry a full day's worth of gear (rain jacket, lunch, snacks, first aid kit, etc.), has lots of pockets that make it very easy to find things, yet still has a low-profile design.
A great feature is that the hydration bladder is in a separate compartment so it doesn't affect the available space of the main compartment when the bladder is full. The side pockets are perfect for storing energy bars and other items I want within easy reach, the bungee carries my rain jacket, and the small front pocket is perfect for my first aid kit. The only feature I would add would be a small zip pocket on the hip belt to carry lip balm or keys. Otherwise, it's nearly perfect!
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One water bottle isn't enough to keep you hydrated on long hikes or ridesuse the Camelbak Women's Isis Pack to make sure you get the liquids you need to keep pedaling. The minimalist Isis holds your water and a few essentials without weighing you down.
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The Camelbak Isis offers a comfortable women's specific fit in a minimalist design. The S curve harness adds to the sleek profile and it will keep you hydrated for 2+ hours on a bike with its 72 oz. reservoir.It is designed to carry multi tools, keys, cards, cash, energy bar and has an essentials pocket.Diamond mesh back panel.Harness: Women's fit lightweight mesh belt.Front and back reflectivity.Material: 210 D nylon, 70 D diamond Clarus nylon.Size: 14.75" x 8.5" x 3"Weight: No Reservoir - .42 lbs.Full reservoir - 5.33 lbs.Hydration Capacity: 72 oz
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CLOSEOUTS . CamelBak's Isis hydration pack offers a women-specific fit in a minimalist design. It has a shorter profile for smaller torsos and a curved harness with a microfleece lining. 72 fl.oz. leak-proof Omega hydration reservoir HydroGuard technology inhibits growth of bacteria on reservoir and tube Zip pocket holds tools and essentials Lightweight curved microfleece-lined arm straps Mesh back panel Bungee strap for carrying an extra layer Dimensions (HxWxD): 14-3/4x8-1/2x3andquot; Pack capacity: 99 cu.in. Reservoir capacity: 72 fl.oz. Weight: 14 oz. Material: Pack: 600 denier polyester ripstop with Velvetex harness lining Reservoir: Polyurethane Made in Philippines U.S. shipments only. Available Colors: RACING RED/MARSHMALLOW, VISTA BLUE/CHARCOAL.
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Camelbak Isis Women's Specific 2010: The Women's Isis Hydration Pack from CamelBak is a women's specific minimalist pack that is great for staying safely hydrated when training for 2+ hours on the bike. This CamelBak hydration pack is designed with a harness and profile that offer a more athletic fit for women, and features a 72 oz. reservoir, extra capacity to hold essentials such as keys and energy bars, and an exterior bungee to securely hold an extra layer of clothing. This lightweight hydration backpack was designed for longer training rides of 2+ hours, and while it won't start any stimulating conversations, will be a trusted companion for that next adventure into the mountains or state park.
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Owner will know when it's time to let goby Dr. Stephanie Correa
Question: My Maltese dog, Alex, who is 11 years old, was diagnosed with liver cancer over a year ago. Two weeks ago, he became very sick, vomiting and would not eat for three days. We took him to the vet, thinking it was his time to go, but the doctor said he had quite a bit of life left in him and gave us prednisone for him to take.
Since he has been taking these pills he has been fine, eating great and back to his usual lively self. My question is when will we know when the time is right for him to go? My husband and I have cried a lot of tears and it is confusing us. Thank you. From: Vera
Answer: You have addressed in your e-mail one of the greatest concerns that we have as trusted guardians and caretakers of our pets. We want to be sure that we alleviate suffering from a terminal or untreatable disease at the right time.
Please believe me when I say that you will in your heart know when the time is right to say goodbye to your beloved pet.
Generally, there is not one clear-cut sign but a compilation of signs that you will see. Some obvious signs are ones that you first described, such as poor appetite, vomiting, lethargy or weight loss.
Some other more subtle signs include withdrawing from the normal routines of the day, hiding and an unwillingness to play or engage in favorite activities. Your veterinarian will able to guide and direct you in your decision-making process, too.
I am pleased to hear that the prednisone treatment is helping Alex, and I wish you continued good times with Alex.Stephanie Correa, DVM
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I have been using these glasses for over a year , so far all 12 remain unbroken . They are still clear after a year of dishwasher use and being sat down hard on a quartz countertop. These glasses were a great purchase. Not fancy , just plain , just the way I wanted them.
It is extremely hard to find 20 oz. glasses at a reasonable price. Since my family includes several small grandchildren and clumsy adults we tend to break glasses. These glasses stand up to the wear and tear we administer as well as any I have found and are a great price.
I was pleasantly surprised to receive the sturdy glassware. I had nothing that matched in my kitchen. They are so nice that I put them in my china cabinet for guest use. No chips or cracks in the classes. Perfect, beautiful, and matching.
I needed a set of useful glasses for party extra and everyday for teens. These are attractive, sturdy and perfect. They came carefully wrapped and I am very pleased.
These glasses really hold up to tough use. They are so large I was concerned that they would break easily, but after a month of a tough environment, they have really held up. They seem hardened in some way, because they stand up well to hand washing in a sink with other items.
I needed a new set of larger glasses. I'd looked at a lot of stores but couldn't find anything that was big enough.These are absolutely perfect--they are not too heavy and hold quite a bit of water or tea. I like the simple design as well. They came very well packaged as well. I'd order them again.
Wanted some nice clear glasses to replace some old mismatched ones I had - these are great - love them
These glasses are the perfect size. I usually find that normal "water" glasses never hold enough liquid. I price matched these from another website and got an EXCELLENT deal on them - so I'm keeping them, but I was very disappoint that EACH AND EVERY glass has rippling on the bottom inch or two of the glass. So these are reserved now for daily use, and when I have my family and friends (that I'm not necessarily trying to impress) over.
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The rental term is monthly. The special rate for the first year rented is $1,900/Month.
Presently rented for the months of January-April 2014.
Ocean view, 60' of dockage. Possible use of boat ramp next door. The living area has a queen size futon which will sleep two. The total number of occupants allowed is four. There is office space with high speed internet furnished. There are two TV's. There is no land phone line. No pets are allowed and no smoking is allowed indoors.
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Alamo Golden Ale - Alamo Beer Co.
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3.75/5 rDev +10.9%
05-17-2013 01:28:13 | More by SmellsofMahagony
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
05-06-2012 22:22:24 | More by IrishGermanAmerican
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
07-10-2014 02:34:58 | More by AZBuffaloSoldier
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
02-09-2014 00:00:00 | More by Seattle_Suds
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
08-30-2013 23:47:41 | More by valkyre65
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
The name says Golden but the tap I got was towards brown.
No head off this pour. The aromas were subdued, grassy and sweet with a fleeting note of hops.
Taste had some malt and was refreshing.
An easy drinking brew if not especially interesting.
The bar staff along the Riverwalk couldn't tell me anything about the Brewer. I began to suspect contract brewing.
11-15-2004 21:03:58 | More by brewQ
3/5 rDev -11.2%
06-09-2014 15:58:47 | More by Jackp_43
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
The Alamo Golden Ale - Almost thought this was a shiner at first!
Appearance - This beer a bit darker than your usual brew but mostly yellow to brown
Smell - A nutty (peanut) scent that is almost a bit off from that. It was good but not enough there to fully satisfy
Taste - A Shiner (light) but with more of the peanut and barley flavors in there. I wish there was some more to this and more umph to it (technical word)
Mouthfeel - This is where this beer excels, the taste sticks with you for a good several minutes leaving a satisfied taste
Overall - an okay drinker
07-13-2012 01:43:19 | More by TownDunkel
2.93/5 rDev -13.3%
I don't know what I was expecting from this beer. I suppose I wanted it to be...better.
Anyway, it looked good out of the bottle. Poured into a pint glass the color was golden as advertised with a good head that laced nicely.
Smelled sweetness and some hops. Balanced.
Taste left some to be desired. The malts and hops were well balanced enough but the aftertaste was not terribly pleasant. There was a slight adjunct taste to this beer. Does not compare to other blonde ales I've had, even though it wasn't horrible.
04-30-2011 22:02:44 | More by kyleelton
4/5 rDev +18.3%
11-16-2011 00:05:00 | More by jheezee
3.43/5 rDev +1.5%
A: Slighly hazy gold with a decent white head and some linger.
S: Heavy malt, some citrus and light hops.
T: Malt up front with a twist of rose, some light biscuit and a slightly hoppy finish.
M: Light body, decent carbonation.
Pretty good beer, worthwhile on a summer day. I enjoyed it, but I would rather try something new next time.
04-19-2011 03:54:14 | More by mdunman
3.8/5 rDev +12.4%
Had this on draft at the Buckhorn saloon in san antonio
Pours golden/bronze with with 1' of white head. Good lacing & above average head retention
S: Citrussy hops & malt sweetness & a little iron, plus grassy notes
T: Crisp lemony hops, malt sweetness & maybe some pear notes. Breadyness in the middle. Finishes crisp & hoppy (citrus & a little herbal hops)
MF: Medium bodied with efferevescent carbonation. Good balance
Drank really easy, suprised I didn't see it around more down by the riverwalk. Give this a chance!
04-24-2007 05:12:14 | More by russpowell
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
08-31-2012 01:39:57 | More by JoelMD
2.56/5 rDev -24.3%
08-23-2014 01:09:16 | More by Jtnoel
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
08-16-2014 05:59:43 | More by BKotch
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
03-28-2013 03:50:25 | More by Steve_Oldrati
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
07-01-2013 22:42:21 | More by JamLand
3.38/5 rDev 0%
Appearance: A very smooth pour. Had a very golden color and very prominent head.
Smell: The smell was not personally to my liking. It was very overwhelming.
Taste: The taste was very salty. Not at all what I was expecting. Yet it was good and was complimented by the mouthfeel. Towards the middle of the glass, the taste became much more prominent and pleasurable. The taste is very unique.
Mouthfeel: As was said above, the mouthfeel complimented the taste very well and was probably its saving grace. The mouthfeel had a healthy carbonation which also complimented the salty taste.
Overall: Not a bad beer, if you don't mind a smooth but salty beer. I hesitate to say it was bitter. It really wasn't and the bitterness was felt mostly in the aftertaste. All in all, a beer you would expect out of Texas. But I'm Texan, so I'm biased.
05-20-2012 04:22:16 | More by ByMySword
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
07-31-2014 14:12:26 | More by MarioH
2.55/5 rDev -24.6%
I had this at the Executive Surf Club in Corpus Christi TX and it was poured into an American pint glass.
A:The color was pale golden with a very slight haze.
S:It was not very aromatic, but I could pick up signs of hops trying to come through. There were also hints of citrus. The head retention was not very good and it had very little aroma towards the end.
T:The taste was rather bland and there was not much to this beer. Towards the end of the glass the beer tasted flat.
M: It had large bubbles but did not taste very carbonated.
D: It did have a decent drinkability
Overall I would not buy this beer again on tap, but was worth trying once. I would recommend this beer to someone who wanted a simple beer with drinkability. Next time I will have to try Alamo in a bottle to see if there is a difference; maybe it taste better that way?
07-04-2010 19:54:29 | More by LacquerHead
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
07-21-2014 01:07:51 | More by thexlantlife
3.4/5 rDev +0.6%
12 oz bottle served in a pint glass
Appearance: Pours a dull and dirty but not quite full golden hue. A pure white head rose up two fingers then setteled into a nice quarter inch layer on top of my brew. Generous beading is noted throughout.
Smell: Fresh and slightly hoppy. Im suprised by some sweet malt as well. Maybe even a little peppery in the nose. Can't wait to take a sip.
Taste: Grass and grains baby! Actually, the flavor is somewhat subdued and relaxed. The hops are showcased not by there bitterness but buy there grassy, herbal, medicinal properties. The pilsner type malt is there to balance but plays more of a supporting role than that of a co-star. Very refreshing and non-offensive.
Mouthfeel: Spritzy yet smooth with a body that dances on the fatter side of thin. The carbonation keeps things livley but not overly so. Spot on for a Blonde!
Drinkability: This one was quaffed with ease. Im not a big fan of these lighter styles but Alamo kept it somewhat interesting with this offering. In my mind this is still too light to be a gateway beer but I envision this beer holding that new persons hand on there way up to the gate!
04-27-2006 19:14:07 | More by cheers2beers
4.53/5 rDev +34%
This is a great starter beer in the Ale category. That's probably why it can cause some confusion. For folks who don't care too much for a strong finish this is good. I would say it's in the middle. Overall, it's a great Texas beer I would definitely recommend it to beer novices looking to take a step up.
03-06-2012 22:27:34 | More by ungyano
4/5 rDev +18.3%
09-12-2012 02:56:04 | More by buzzed
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
01-11-2013 05:01:31 | More by gtermi
Alamo Golden Ale from Alamo Beer Co.
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State police arrested a 60-year-old Miami County man Friday on a charge of molesting a 6-year-old girl.
James Black, 60, Amboy, was arrested on a Class A felony charge of child molestation.
Police started an investigation after receiving information from the Miami County Division of the Indiana Department of Child Services that a six-year-old Miami County girl had possibly been molested.
The investigation revealed Black had allegedly sexually molested the six-year-old girl at a Miami County home in late December.
Black is currently incarcerated at the Miami County Jail with $50,000 bond.
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Saturday, 2:46 p.m., police arrested Israel Chavez, 19, 1300 block of East Murden Street, at the same address on a failure to appear warrant.
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You can find anything at Wal-Mart. So when a judge needed a handful of jurors to serve during a criminal trial, that's exactly where the sheriff's office bailiffs headed. It happened in Beaufort County.Last week, a superior court judge needed some jurors and he needed them fast. So naturally, he turned to the busiest place in town, Wal-Mart.That's where they rounded up the four jurors and one alternate needed to serve on the jury of a breaking and entering case. Deputies say when two trials overlapped, the court ran out of jurors needed to fill the 13 jury spots. So Superior Court Judge Russell Duke ordered the bailiffs to find qualified jurors to serve.They went to several public places, but settled on Wal-Mart because of its diverse crowd.Beth Byrd was on a routine shopping trip when they stopped her."It was all very surreal that that could happened," said Beth Byrd, who was summoned for jury duty. "I never realized that you could be summoned like that. Before I knew it, I couldn't back out of it because I met all the requirements to be a juror, so, (laughs), so I had to serve."Deputies say this type of juror round-up rarely happens and they try to avoid it because it's such an inconvenience for people.
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FLOODING: Sandbags at the ready as residents hold their breath
7:00am Thursday 9th January 2014 in News By Oliver Evans, Health reporter, also covering Kidlington. Call me on 01865 425271
Mail reader Karl Mitchell-Shead took this dramatic picture of Wallingford Bridge using a camera on a radio-controlled hexacopter
WHILE Oxford businesses and homes are battered by flooding, many residents elsewhere in the county are holding their breath as waters approach.
The above picture was taken of the swollen River Thames between Wallingford and Crowmarsh Gifford from a radio-controlled hexacopter.
Karl Mitchell-Shead, 25, who is the display coordinator at Spyrotechnics in Wallingford, which is behind the town's annual fireworks display, took the image with his machine flying at 200ft.
Mr Mitchell-Shead, who lives in Radnor Road, Wallingford, said: "Essentially it's a boys' toy. I was really impressed with how the image came out and can't wait to get out up over Culham and Abingdon at the weekend."
Mayor of Wallingford Bernard Stone said the town was standing up well.
He said: "When Wallingford was built 1,000 years ago it was very well situated.
"The town is just elevated from the Thames and you have water meadows that take the water."
However, residents in Fir Tree Avenue, near the river, had water in their back gardens about 18 inches from their back doors, he said.
"One couple have lived in their house for 48 years and they say it is the highest the water has ever been in their garden."
Hithercroft Road to Anchor Lane at South Moreton and the North Moreton to Wallingford road was closed last night as the Oxford Mail went to press.
South Oxfordshire District Council is providing sandbags at its office car park in Benson Lane, Crowmarsh, and Vale of White Horse District Council is offering them from Abingdon's Cattle Market car park and the B&Q store in Nuffield Way.
Both councils are delivering bags to high-risk properties and vulnerable residents.
West Oxfordshire District Council is offering to deliver sandbags to elderly or disabled on 01993 861000 or 0845 3039706.
Meanwhile, the Vale council's Rye Farm car park, off Bridge Street, Abingdon, is flooded and drivers were urged to avoid Hales Meadow.
The Environment Agency said it was not pumping any water away outside Oxford but flood warnings remain in place for Clifton Hampden, Dorchester and Little Wittenham and Culham.
Pat Dingle, 69, who lives in Bridge Street, Witney, said: "If you look down Bridge Street, everybody has sandbags down the front of their homes." Ms Dingle – who had to leave her home for a year after the 2007 floods – said water was in her garden, adding that she was taking a philosophical view – "what will be will be."
But Gary Soame, a director at Witney Warehouse furniture retailer at West End Industrial Estate, has a more uncertain future after about eight inches got into his premises.
Facing a further closure – it shut for four months after the November 2012 floods – he said: "We are looking for other premises. If we are going to continue. We are going to have to move away because the source of the problem isn't being tackled.
"In three or four weeks it could happen again."
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Blog Archives
Mists of Pandaria – Three Weeks In
On September 25th, something very interesting happened. Mists of Pandaria was released to a horde of fans who were eager to have something different, and hopefully better than what Cataclysm had been. They were chomping at the bit, desperate for something more than running a raid for the past 9 months.
Blizzard Entertainment did an extrordinary thing. They delivered, and then some.
Most people I had spoken to were completely done with Cataclysm. Dragon Soul had been out for about 9 months, they had cleared everything and had all of the mounts and achievements they could get or wanted to get. All of their professions were maxed, they had all the reputations they needed, or whatever their case may have been.
Personally, I wasn't playing as much as I had before. I would log on a few nights a week to do a couple randoms, maybe a Raid Finder group (if it didn't blow up). Leveling alts only stays exciting for so long. Not having time to raid took out the only regular thing I had ever relied on in previous expansions. The only thing I was doing was leveling my Alliance Mage on my friends' server.
When Mists launched, all of a sudden I had so much stuff to do again. True to what I had been expecting, the very first thing I did was do some pet battles. I had only done a little bit of them in beta, and they were just as much fun as I remembered. Memories of playing Pokemon in junior high school came back in a very big way.
For the first time since Burning Crusade, my wife and I decided to level our mains together. I play a Feral Druid and she plays an Enhancement Shaman, so we were able to power through most mobs without much problem (except for some of the rares that we stumbled across). We hit 90 this past weekend, and really enjoyed all of the zones that we quested through.
Overall, the quest design of this expansion is absolutely amazing. There were quests where we laughed – mainly the Hozen quests, especially Riko expressing his undying (see what I did there?) love for Kiryn – some quests that were quite touching, but the most important thing is that pretty much all of them were a lot of fun.
There is one thing that I keep coming back to, something that I find myself saying all the time, which is how absolutely beautiful the new content is. It's hard to believe that the engine running this is over 8 years old, yet we're still given these amazing views. Everything from the grand temples and structures, down to the small little tumbleweeds that blow around Kun-Lai Summit. The environment is gorgeous and incredibly immersive.
At the moment, I have yet to find something about this expansion that I don't like. The closest thing that I could label as a complaint is that there's just too much to do. Once I hit level 90, I have at least four different factions that I want to raise my reptutation with immediately, and being the completionist that I am, I want to eventually get them all up to exalted.
I still have yet to fully do many dungeons or scenarios – the only ones I've done is one run of the new heroic Scholomance, and one instance of the Arena of Annihilation.
All I know is that I'm more excited about this expansion than I have been for any other, possibly having Burning Crusade for the exception (only because at the time, it was the first expansion). One last note: a few friends of mine were extremely critical of the Mists of Pandaria announcement after BlizzCon. They were complaining about how much it looked like a very weak expansion without much content. Now, after talking with them after the release, they have completely changed their stances and are quite happy with the result.
Bring it on!
Memories of Azeroth: Zangarmarsh
After Hellfire Peninsula, the next stop is Zangarmarsh. Whereas Hellfire looked a lot like the Blasted Lands, and wasn't too "alien", Zangarmarsh is a completely brand new world. It's basically a reminder of the Warcraft II expansion set "Beyond the Dark Portal", as there were forests of mushrooms there. Well, here's your forest of mushrooms!
Starting in the zone, characters would have breadcrumb quests leading to Cenarion Refuge, and their respective faction camps of Swamprat Post for the Horde or Telredor fot the Alliance. I must admit that I was always a little choked that the Alliance got this amazing looking outpost built into a mushroom, and the Horde just gets a generic Troll camp. The quests here would take up half the zone, eventually leading west.
The zone's story has a lot to do with the Naga, and how they're draining the lakes for their own purposes. They don't say exactly what purpose that is, but I think it's along the lines of: "It's MINE! Go away!" The Dead Mire is an example of what happens to an area once the water has been drained out completely. Among the inhabitants affected by this are the mushroom people of Sporeggar. There are some quests to help them out, and a faction associated with them. The rewards include a non-combat pet, but it takes a very long time to get the reputation required.
The west side of the zone dealt mainly with the Ogres, and that they were chopping down the mushrooms for themselves and messing things up for Sporeggar. Because the fungal giants didn't have mushrooms to eat, they decided to eat Sporeggar's young while they were growing in the Spawning Glen. It's up to the player to go and crush the Ogres at their stronghold, which is a small island using a downed mushroom as a bridge. Altogether you get to lay a beat down on a bunch of things to try and bring things as close to normal as possible.
After Zangarmarsh, it's off to Terokkar Forest – normally. I try to skip Terokkar, as I'm not too fond of the zone, so I try to go right to Nagrand. There are entrances to Terokkar, Nagrand, and Blade's Edge from Zangarmarsh, very much the crossroads of the continent.
Screenshot of the Week – August 20
Even though I said my next Memories of Azeroth post would be coming this past week, unfortunately real life got in the way. It should be up this coming week.
A while back when I was working on my Explorer achievement, I was able to have a nice view on the Night Elf boat from Darkshore to Teldrassil. Looking back at this makes me extremely glad that the old cat form model is ancient history.
Screenshot of the Week – August 6
My hunter just finished leveling through Nagrand again, and I can never get enough of the zone. It truly is absolutely beautiful – I could have a post full of the many different areas of it. Not only that, but after reading Rise of the Horde by Christie Golden, I can appreciate the history of Orcs that is throughout the zone.
Character Identity
This is part of a Shared Topic, started by Akabeko of Red Cow Rise. Make sure to check out more great posts from other Blog Azeroth authors!
What defines a person? What is the thing that is at their core, which makes them who they are? There can be many things that do this, which can be small or large parts of their lives. As a gamer, we have a way to extend these definitions of ourselves into the virtual world through the characters we play.
Of course, not everyone does this. There are people who play only for the enjoyment of what a certain character can do or a role that is required. I believe that someone who truly enjoys playing a certain character does so because it's something they can identify with.
Looking back at the characters I've played over the years, I can see a progression of how I identified with these characters and why I chose what I did. More so, I can see why I've stuck with my Tauren Druid so long and still really enjoy playing him.
Of my many characters, I'm only going to focus on two: my previous main, a Blood Elf Paladin and my current main, a Tauren Druid.
I stuck with my Paladin for a long time, starting on BC launch day and raiding as a healer through Tier 5 stuff (Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep). This was my first experience playing a melee oriented class that I actually enjoyed, as previously I had played only ranged/magic classes in my online gaming career. With this character, I found that I could identify with him somewhat.
In real life, I'm a very ordinary guy. I work for a living, I have a great family, I do very normal stuff. However, part of what I do in my job is help people out (since I work for a bank, it just happens to be financial help), and that is part of who I am.
When I focused on being a healer and a paladin, I could identify with what the paladin is supposed to be. A protector of others, putting other people ahead of one's self. As I was healing my guildmates and keeping them alive through these encounters, I could see myself in that role as well. Because of this, I believe that I stayed with the character for a while.
The Paladin was a member of the Blood Knights, originally siphoning power from M'uru, and thinking that he was just doing this for his own advancement. Yet, as time went on he realized that he actually liked being able to help others out. Rather than just being another Blood Elf minion, he established himself as a member of his guild and a vital member of a raiding team. When he found out about the betrayal of Prince Kael'thas, he decided to focus on the friends he had made in his guild and only be loosely affiliated with the Blood Knights, even though the Sunwell was restored.
My current main character was born because my wife had recently started playing WoW as well, and we wanted to level characters together. She had created a Tauren Shaman, and I wanted to create a new Druid – hoping that it was better than the original time I tried to level one in Vanilla. We had a lot of fun, and made it to max level in Burning Crusade, and I eventually made him my new main.
I see my Druid's identity as part of that original experience. He was going through the world with his wife, trying to help people out and bring glory to the Horde. His loyalty is first to his family, then to his fellow Tauren, then the Horde. This is basically how I am in my real life situation.
Our experiences shape who we are, in-game and out. Whether that is a traumatic experience that makes you cringe when you see spiders, or a smile whenever you see kittens because you just love them. If you value protecting others by keeping them safe, a healer or tank might be a good option for you because it aligns with natural personality. If you protect others by removing things that would cause others harm, there's DPS for you. What type of DPS? Take out your frustration by stabbing things as a rogue. Enjoy setting things on fire as a warlock.
WoW's longevity can be credited to a number of things, and I believe that relatable characters is a very big part. I wrote about this before regarding NPCs, but this definitely also applies to player-controlled characters as well. Why have a hero if you hate being that person?
Job Application: Warchief of the Horde
I was thinking the other day about the leaders of the Horde, and our current Warchief. After looking them all over, each has their own reasons for wanting to be in power and has the experience to warrant it. So I thought I'd put down a brief job application for each of the six leaders and what they would have said to Thrall if they had applied for the job of Warchief.
Enjoy this humourous representation of what I think the different people would say.
Applicant: Garrosh Hellscream
Gender: MANLY ORC!
Race: DID YOU NOT SEE MANLY ORC?
Previous Employer: Mopey emo-Orc based out of Garadar
References: Greatmother Geyah. Don't talk to Mor'ghor. My Dad was Grom Hellscream! That counts for something, right? Hey, how did Magatha's name get on here?!
Experience: Running Warsong Hold with the "help" of Saurfang. Smashing things with Gorehowl. Cleaving things with Gorehowl. Beating more things with Gorehowl. Oh, is that a basic campfire? So pretty… er, um, I like beating things. Good history of arguing for the sake of arguing. Lack of foresight. Dueling.
Applicant: Baine Bloodhoof
Gender: Bull
Race: Tauren
Previous Employer: Chief of Bloodhoof Village
References: My father's legacy, and I'm sure Magatha will attest to my battle prowess.
Experience: Not being Garrosh Hellscream. Having honour. Running Bloodhoof Village for many years while my father was leading our people. Battle experience notably includes taking back Thunder Bluff from traitors. Do you want to see the dents in my totem from those pummeled by it?
Applicant: Sylvanas
Gender: Female
Race: Previously High Elf, currently a banshee inhabiting the dead body
Previous Employer: Arthas (*spits*), Quel'Thalas Rangers
References: There's a few Val'kyr here who will be willing to say how awesome I am. Oh, and an entire nation of followers.
Experience: Leading formerly enthralled minions of the Lich King under one banner to oppose him. Helping kill Arthas through the various parts of Icecrown Citadel. Destroying many enemies while in the Rangers. Not making plague (*coughs*).
Applicant: Vol'jin
Gender: Male
Race: Troll
Previous Employer: Masta' o' da Darkspear Trolls
References: Afta' Bwonsamdi blessed de Darkspears, I be sure he happy wit' me. Thrall be me brudda in arms.
Experience: Leading da Trolls away from massacre of da Gurubashi. Kickin' heathen Trolls out of Zul'Aman. Emissary to other Troll tribes. Loyal member o' da Horde since we came to Kalimdor. Lay down a beat, and I be de masta' dancah!
Applicant: Lor'themar Theron
Gender: Male, right?
Race: Blood Elf
Previous Employer: Prince Kael'thas
References: Nobody knows who I am…
Experience: Looking good while doing anything, or nothing. Standing around in Silvermoon for the past few years. I look amazing. My hair looks fabulous.
Applicant: Trade-Prince Gallywix
Gender: Male
Race: Goblin
Previous Employer: ME!
References: Ask any Goblin, they'll know what to say. YOU KNOW WHAT TO SAY OR YOU'LL PAY!
Experience: Swindling the life savings out of a brazen young upstart who wants my job. Hostile takeovers. Insulting others, especially people who want my job or Gnomes. Being the best at everything… except sailing, I guess.
Screenshot of the Week – July 23
Another blast from the past this week, venturing into Arathi Highlands and the former city-state of Stromgarde. The questing through there is both better and worse, in the fact that previously you could knock everything out at once – now you have to go back and forth a few times to finish everything. Hopefully one day we'll see Danath Trollbane come back, reclaim the city, and have a cool new place. For the Alliance – to quest; for the Horde – to burn.
Screenshot of the Week – July 9
Flying around doing archaeology one day, I was passing through Uldum and was wondering why it was on fire. There are times I'm not very observant, but the last time I checked I was at the south end of Kalimdor and not by Blackrock Mountain. Deathwing had apparently just been through, and had unleashed his swath of destruction. I would be upset, except for the fact that he roasted me a while back.


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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy...: "No Regrets": "This Is Probably Going To Be My Last Hip-Hop Project"
Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 5:20PM
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Number four, it's unapologetic. It's very much straight forward and in your face. No Regrets is truly the theme and the feeling of the project. Check it out and see why.
5. Collector's Item
Number five, this is probably going to be my last hip-hop project. After this, I'm not doing any strictly hip-hop projects. At all. I want to experience more with soul and electro. I want to try a bunch of different things and I don't want to be held to a certain standard or boundary based on my immediate identification as an artist. I grew up on soul music, Motown Records, and a lot of gospel. So there's a lot of undertones of music with me. I've always loved house music. Hip-hop is just a part of my makeup.
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