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This Ain't No Mouse Music
The setting is an outdoor blues concert in Louisiana. Sitting in a chair in the middle of the audience wearing earth tones and a baseball cap is Chris Strachwitz, the 83-year-old founder of Arhoolie Records, one of the leading roots music labels in the world. It's an intermission in between sets, and there's some modest music playing on Read More
Coronado – Self-titled
I am increasingly skeptical of up-and-coming bands professing their command of that classic bluesy rock 'n' roll sound. I have sat through too many cover band bar performance ending in "Free Bird" to know that there are far to many young men who think they have what it takes to be the next Stevie Ray Read More
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What is Odin?
Odin is a tool developed by Samsung to be used internally. It is used to flash firmware onto Android devices. You can flash .tar, .tar.md5 or .bin firmware files using Odin. There are different versions of Odin available. You can choose one depending on your device.
How to Install ROM (.tar.md5) using Odin
Before you Begin:
Take care of following:
Task 1: Install USB drivers for your device on your PC. You can download and install Samsung Kies which will automatically install device drivers.
Task 2: Be sure to backup your data including Contacts, SMS / MMS, APN & MMS Settings as well as photos and videos stored on your device's internal or external storage.
Task 3: Make sure that your device is well charged. Ideally, the battery level should be around 60-80%. The more the better.
Task 4: USB Debugging should be enabled on your device.
Task 5: Make sure that Samsung Kies is not running.
Note: Installing official firmware / stock ROM does not involve much risks most of the time. However, try this at your own risk. We will not be responsible for any hard done to your device.
Step 1:
Download the official firmware zip package for your device. Then extract the downloaded zip file. After extracting, you will either get one .tar / .tar.md5 file or will get multiple files.
- If you get one file , it will have everything inside it: PDA + Phone + CSC.
- If you get multiple files , there will be separate files for PDA, Phone & CSC.
Step 2:
Download Odin and extract the downloaded zip file.
Please bear in mind that these tables might not be 100% accurate. Obviously, I didn't test all these phones with Odin myself. If your phone works with Odin v1.85 it will most likely work with latest Odin v3 versions – v3.07, v3.06 and v3.04.
ODIN v3.xx:
*v3.xx versions should be compatible with all phones that work with v1.85*
Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Samsung Epic 4G SPH-D700
ODIN v1.85:
Samsung Galaxy S 4 I9505 (Snapdragon 600 based version)
Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300
Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100
Samsung Epic 4G SPH-D700
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100G
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100P
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v P7100
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
Samsung Galaxy Y S5363
Samsung Galaxy Tab wifi P1010
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 P7300
Samsung Galaxy Tab10.1 P7500
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi P7510
Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE SGH-I727R
Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777
Samsung DoubleTime SGH-i857
Samsung Captivate Glide SGH-i927
Samsung Galaxy S Glide SGH-i927R
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE SGH-i957
Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997
Samsung Dart SGH-T499
Samsung Gravity Smart SGH-T589
Samsung Galaxy Q SGH-T589R
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus SGH-T869
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G SGH-T959P
Samsung Hercules SGH-T989
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500
SCH-I500 Mesmerize
SPH-M820 Prevail
SPH-M910 Intercept
SCH-R880 Acclaim
SCH-R910 Indulge
SGH-I897 Captivate
SGH-I997 Infuse
SGH-T589 Gravity
SGH-T839 Sidekick
SGH-T959 Vibrant
SGH-T959v Galaxy S 4G
SPH-D700 Epic 4G
SPH-D720 Nexus S 4G
SPH-M580 Replenish
SPH-M920 Transform
SCH-I400 Contunuum
SCH-I500 Fascinate
SCH-I510 Droid Charge
SGH-I917 Focus
ODIN v1.83:
Samsung Galaxy S I9000
Samsung Galaxy S II I9000
Samsung Galaxy SL I9003
Samsung Galaxy Giorgio Armani I9010
Samsung Google Nexus S I9020
Samsung Google Nexus S i9020A
Samsung Google Nexus S i9023
Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000
Samsung Galaxy Tab wifi P1010
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.44:
Samsung Galaxy W i8150-T679M
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.43:
Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001
Samsung Galaxy W I8150
Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679 (T-Mobile
Samsung Galaxy W T679M (Bell)
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.42:
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660
Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570
Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Samsung Galaxy Xcover S5690
Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510
Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510
Samsung Galaxy M Pro B7800
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.34:
Samsung i5500 Europa
Samsung I5500 Galaxy Europa
Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
Samsung I5800 Galaxy Apollo
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.29:
Samsung Galaxy I5510L
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.28:
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Samsung Galaxy Europa
Samsung Galaxy 550
Samsung i5500 Corby
Samsung I5510
Samsung Galaxy 551
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Download ADB & FASTBOOT TOOLS (.exe files):
This driver is the latest as of 25th April 2013. This driver works on Win 8 & 7 & Vista & XP, 32 and 64 bit.
This driver allows you to use Odin, ADB and Fastboot interfaces with your phone.
You can also download latest Odin, ADB & Fastboot Tools below. ADB and Fastboot binaries are latest as of 25th April 2013.
Samsung Drivers package's installation mechanism doesn't work on Windows 8 for many people (driver installation doesn't even start), so the point is that the drivers have to be installed manually. In order to do this I unpacked Samsung Drivers package .exe file using UniExtract 1.6.1 (link) so that the drivers can be installed via "have disk" method. I used these drivers succesfully in Windows 8 Enterprise x64 to connect my SGS i9000 to ODIN3 1.3. Odin sees the phone and can flash firmware, reformat partitions etc.
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installable via "setup.exe" OR via "have disk" method
LATEST ADB & FASTBOOT TOOLS (.exe files)
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0. Uninstall previous Samsung USB drivers from "Programs And Features" and "Device Manager".
1. Unpack USB_Driver_v126.96.36.199.rar to some location, eg. C:\.
2. Run the installer from "C:\USB_Driver_v220.127.116.11\setup.exe" and proceed with the installation steps, finish the installation and restart your computer.
2. Switch your Samsung phone into download mode (i9000: power it on with Power + Vol UP + Home pressed simultanously).
3. Connect it to your computer via USB cable.
4. If your phone is still not correctly recognized by Odin – try the method 2a.
0. This is the "have disk" method. You have to follow every step in this guide.
1. Uninstall previous Samsung USB drivers from "Programs And Features" and "Device Manager".
2. Unpack "USB_Driver_v188.8.131.52.rar to some location, eg. C:\.
3. Switch your Samsung phone into download mode (i9000: power it on with Power + Vol UP + Home pressed simultanously).
4. Connect it to your computer via USB cable.
5. Your phone should become discovered by Windows as some device. In my case, Windows has found my SGS i9000 as a "Gadget Serial" device.
6. Go to Windows Device Manager. Right click on the device your phone has been discovered as (eg. "Gadget Serial" in my case) and choose "Update driver" option from the context menu.
7. Choose "Search my Computer…", check "Include subfolders" option and point the updater to the folder where you've had unpacked the drivers .rar archive to, eg. C:\USB_Driver_v18.104.22.168.
8. The driver should install automatically.
9. It may happen that after the installation some new "unknown device" ("Samsung Modem" in my case) would appear in the Device Manager. Complete 6 & 7 step for that device and any other new device that may appear afterwards.
10. Restart your computer.
11. Done!
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Step 3:
Right click on Odin3 .exe and run it as administrator to start Odin.
Step 4:
Boot your device in download mode. For most Samsung devices, you will need to do this:
- Switch your device off.
- Press & hold Power + Home + Volume down buttons till you see a triangle and Android robot.
- Now press the Volume up button to confirm entering the download mode.
Step 5:
Once it is in download mode, connect your device to the computer via USB cable.
When your device is connected, one of Odin ID:COM boxes will turn yellow and display the COM port number. See the screenshot below:
Important: If you do not see the port number in any of ID:COM boxes or if the box does not turn yellow, please do not proceed and check if the USB drivers are installed correctly and the device is connected via USB. If you do see the message, it means that your device was detected successfully by Odin and you can now flash any firmware files onto your device using Odin.
Step 6:
If the firmware zip package had just one file, click on PDA button, then browse and select the firmware file (.tar or .tar.md5).
If the firmware package had multiple files:
- Click on PDA button, then browse and select the file that has CODE / PDA in its name.
- Click on Phone button and select the file that has MODEM in its name.
- Click on CSC button and select the file with CSC in its name.
Skip any files that you did not find in the package.
Step 7:
Make sure that you do not mess up with checkboxes:
- Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes should be selected
- All other checkboxes should be unchecked.
Step 8:
After selecting the appropriate files, click on "Start" button in Odin.
This will kick off the process to flash the ROM. Please do not disconnect your device during the process.
Step 9:
Once flashing is complete, your device will reboot. You can now disconnect from the PC and start using it.
That's it. You can use these steps to flash ROM on your Android device using Odin.
A Beginner's Guide on Odin Buttons & Checkboxes:
Odin is a very useful tool that communicates with connected Android device (in download mode) and lets you install / flash ROM on your Android device. It's an internal Samsung tool that is used for flashing firmware on devices. It's available for Windows only. It's very important to understand Odin and know about all the options that the program offers. Here is everything you need to know about the tool.
Understanding Odin Options
First, lets see what does the checkbox options do:
Auto Reboot: This option, when checked, reboots the system automatically after flashing is done.
Re-Partition: So, what does re-partition do in Odin? It repartitions your device filesystem to the default (RFS).
F . Reset Time: It resets the flashing timer after the flash process is complete.
And here is what different buttons mean and what they are used for:
PIT: Partition Information Table. If you checked the "Re-Partition" checkbox, you should also specify a .pit file to repartition the file system.
Bootloader: This button is used to flash the device Bootloader.
PDA: It refers to the firmware build. You can use this button to select the ROM or Kernel that you want to flash on to your device.
Phone: It refers to baseband / modem version.
CSC: Consumer Software Customization. Click this button and select the CSC file. It contains region or carrier specific files and may also include APN / MMS settings for that carrier.
Please be aware that you need to be very careful while using Odin. Especially with "Re-Partition" option you need to select the right PIT file. If you do not have the right .pit file, do not check "Re-Partition" option as it may brick your phone.
You need to select the right file against each button. Click on the button, browse and select the appropriate file. These files are usually found inside a firmware zip package. If used carefully and in the right way, Odin is very handy tool.
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Amanda Maia was visiting Rio de Janeiro for the weekend earlier this month with her mother. It was a sunny day and so they went to Ipanema beach to catch some rays. She says she noticed a few groups of kids.
"There were lots of gangs, about 10, 15 children each, they were about 10 or 12-years-old," Maia recalls.
At first, she says, they were just roaming the streets, checking people out. The ones she saw were smoking marijuana, too.
According to video shot about the same time, the gangs suddenly swept over the beach, stealing phones and snatching jewelry.
It's called an arrastao, or dragnet. In one incident captured by the GLOBO network video, a group of boys converge on a hapless beachgoer, push her to the ground and take her bag. Police wielding sticks chase the robbers, but the kids run into the sea to evade capture.
"There was plenty of police there, that's the point, they don't care about the police," Maia says. "It's also really difficult for the police to work on the beach because the beach is really large and there are lots of people on the beach. They cannot run on the sand."
These dragnets were a huge problem in Rio in the 1990s. The fact that they are back, Rio residents say, points to an uptick in crime in the city by the sea.
There have been two episodes of mob thefts on Ipanema in November, and recent months have seen a grenade attack on a city bus and a wave of muggings. Homicides have increased almost 19 percent this August compared to last year. An American woman was badly beaten this month when a gang stole her bicycle.
All this is happening despite the city's pacification program. In advance of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, Rio has sent police units to reside in some of its most violent shantytowns in order to bring down crime.
Jose Mariano Beltrame, Rio's public security secretary, has promised that more police would be put in place to make Rio's beaches safer.
But analysts say the gangs are pushing back after losing territory due to the pacification program. High-profile criminal acts like this embarrass the local government and get a global audience because of what it says about security in advance of the mega-events — and the arrival of hundreds of thousands of tourists.
Maia, the out-of-town beachgoer, says she was terrified after what she saw. She says she went straight back to her hotel and spent the weekend huddled in her room, ordering her food to be delivered from nearby restaurants.
She returned to her native Sao Paulo — not exactly a safe city in itself — convinced that the situation in Rio is only going to get worse.
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I fly
I soar
This I adore
And then like a locomotive
The sound of your sorrow comes
I'm tired of the way that it feels
I only apologized to you to make you feel better
But I think I've outgrown that horsehair sweater
I'd rather be alone
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weather
But pain will roll off like water on feather
You'd fly
You'd soar
But then like a locomotive
The sound of your sorrow comes
I'm tired of the way that it feels
I only apologized to you to make you feel better
But I think I've outgrown that horsehair sweater
I'd rather be on my own
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weather
But pain will roll off like water on feathers
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Most excellent. | Reviewer: Chris | 9/25/11
I saw these guys perform an excellent acoustic version of this at their show in Alpharetta, GA on 9/17. Amazing, amazing song, and it really does hold true to a lot of people and circumstances in my life as well.
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Definitely my Favorite Incubus album, this track in particular astounds me. It makes me recognize who I really and what I feel towards certain people in my life, I love how their music reflects my being.
Just the best! | Reviewer: Mabee | 10/21/08
I love every single song from Incubus, this one too... cuz many things that I´m listening to reminds me about every thing about my life ;) this band comes from my liver, I just love it! I said liver cuz when I get emotional my heart stop beating and instead of felling something awfull in my heart... I can feel that my liver starts akind of working! My liver(poetry) = heart(everyone´s view) XDXD
Incubus continues to rock on | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/20/08
This reminds me in ways of Just a Phase, off of morning view. This song just gets deeper and more interesting each time I hear it. Their ability to combine the turntable and more modern sound with some excellent guitar work just astounds me.
brilliant! | Reviewer: fraise | 6/22/08
this song is fantastic! it's allmost as good as love hurts from the light grenades album! the sound of the acoustic guitar in combination with the flow of the words creates a special ambiance and i don't know how to describe the feeling it give's to me but it's brilliant!
Incubus rocks | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/10/08
Light grenades album still kicks ass and incubus still rocks...I couldn't believe to the other fans who are saying that incubus has gone lighter with their new sounds...I think incubus still got it in them and in this song you can see them go down deeply and affect you entirely.
my favorite | Reviewer: will ricks | 12/12/07
This song and rogues are my two favorite songs on the light grenades album. I love all the songs, but these two get played on repeat quite often. I love how Brandon Boyd can write such create and catchy songs. Not the mainstream good and bad crap that is played on the air waves today.
beautiful | Reviewer: Anonymous | 7/12/07
I dismissed this song quickly because the the beginning bored me. It reminded me of something you'd hear on "seventh heaven" Is what I thought. ha ha. but I finally listened to the whole thing and its amazing. The flow to the words is incredible, especially in the chorus. I can't stop listening to it. This definately ranks up there as one of their best, even among their older songs.
One of their best | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/13/07
A truly great song. Just when you think the end of the Light Grenades album has arrived another awesome track comes along. It shows just what a great band they have become - just seems so efortless and yet it's so good.
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DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche will retire the jersey of longtime defenceman Adam Foote in a ceremony next season.
Foote's familiar No. 52 jersey will be raised to the Pepsi Center rafters at a date still to be determined, where it will join those of Joe Sakic (19), Peter Forsberg (21), Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Bourque (77).
The 41-year-old Foote helped the Avalanche win Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001. He appeared in more regular season games and post-season contests than any defenceman in franchise history.
Over his 19-year NHL career, Foote scored 66 goals and dished out 242 assists in 1,154 games, which included nearly three seasons with Columbus.
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PINKHAM NOTCH - An 18-year-old Massachusetts man died while sledding on Wildcat Mountain while the ski slopes were closed, according to a New Hampshire Fish and Game Department release.
Joseph Murad, 18, of Hanson, Mass., was found dead by a search party after disappearing during a midnight sledding excursion on the slopes of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, the release said.
"The ski slopes of Wildcat Mountain were closed during the time that Mr. Murad's party was on the mountain," the release said. "In addition, these trails are not open to sledding."
The release said Murad and two friends hiked to the mountain's summit Thursday night intending to ride sleds to the bottom. Authorities were called about 3:30 a.m. Friday when his friends were not able to find him, the release said.
Murad's body was found about 8 a.m. and it appears as though injuries he suffered during a crash "were major contributing factors in (Murad's) death," the release said.
City suspends rule on odd/even parking
MANCHESTER - The city's odd/even winter parking regulations are being waived from 1 a.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to Deputy Public Works Director Tim Clougherty.
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Can Growth Hormone Stop Aging?. Growth Hormone (HGH), Healthy Aging, What Happens as We Age? — By Kate Marie
Is Growth Hormone The Anti-Aging Pill?
It is known that growth hormone exerts effects on many parts of the body, and those prescribed growth hormone for medical conditions frequently display improvements in cardiovascular health, metabolic health and musculoskeletal system health. Growth hormone can also have a positive impact upon cognition, help prevent depression, improve sleep and improve reproductive health in both men and women.
The amount of growth hormone circulating in the body declines by around 14% for every decade of age in humans. Reduced secretion of growth hormone is partly responsible for a decrease in lean body mass, expansion of adipose (fat) tissue mass and age-related skin thinning, common characteristics of our aging bodies.
Along with this, there are declines in bone mass, muscle mass, dyslipidaemia, quality of life, and psychological symptoms similar to those seen in individuals who have a diagnosed growth hormone deficiency (GHD) disorder. These signs of aging linked in part to lower levels of growth hormone, are also known as the 'somatopause'.
As recently as summer 2011, researchers acknowledged that the use of growth hormone in aging has been poorly studied, and although growth hormone is common in the treatment of various medical conditions, human growth hormone (hGH) and similar growth hormone treatments have yet to be approved for anti-aging purposes.
The US Perspective on Growth Hormone and Aging
In the US, growth hormone is not prescribed for anti-aging, and last decade, government bodies conducted investigations into clinics and distribution services that were providing growth hormone for non-medically prescribed purposes i.e. as an anti-aging treatment or as a sport performance enhancing treatment.
One key problem arising from this and one of the reasons for the investigation is that there are no means of detecting or monitoring adverse events in individuals who purchase growth hormone through non-traditional channels, for non-medical purposes. The authors (Oshlanksy and Perls) concluded that until efficacy and safety of growth hormone is confirmed through rigorous clinical trials, it should not be used for anything other than its prescribed medical uses.
In 2009, the Growth Hormone Research Society published a statement about the use of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) to extend life span. It recommended that until further research is carried out, growth hormone in adults cannot be recommended for aging.
However, the National Institute of Aging does currently state on its website that it is investigating the administration of hormones (including growth hormone) to older people.
'Anti-Aging' Growth Hormone Treatment
In 1990, an early study investigated the effect of growth hormone on older men, showing that it was able to increase lean body mass, decrease overall fat mass, increase bone density in the lumbar vertebrae and increase skin thickness. The researchers at the time acknowledged that there were potential benefits of growth hormone treatment in older people, although more extensive work was required on treatment duration, adverse effects and etc.
The HORMA study included older community dwelling men, who were given a physiological dose (similar to natural levels in men in their 30s or 40s) of either testosterone supplement, or testosterone with growth hormone. Whichever group the subjects were allocated to, they demonstrated an increase in lean body mass and decrease in total fat mass. They also had an increase in muscle strength and were able to increase their stair climbing power.
Although there were some negative changes with blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol levels, the subjects showed improved HDL-cholesterol and fasting triglyceride levels. A number of the positive effects of the hormone therapy remained three months after the treatments had stopped.
The majority of reviews have acknowledged that growth hormone in older people can be beneficial, improving musculoskeletal health and promoting some aspects of good cardiovascular health. However, at the time of publishing, the review authors were unable to recommend the use of growth hormone as an anti-aging therapy.
Thierry Hertoghe is the president of The International Hormone Society, which aims to increase public awareness of importance and availability of doctors who specialize in hormone deficiencies or excesses, and also the medicine of aging. The society also aims to develop the "medicine of aging" within the professional medical community. Although the society is carrying out promising hormone work, including growth hormone, as other specialists in the field have concluded, there is still a need for large-scale, long-term clinical trials, to assess the overall benefits of growth hormone as a specialist approach for anti-aging.
Although research concludes that growth hormone therapy is able to promote physical and mental health in aging men and women, the use of growth hormone in anti-aging and longevity applications remains controversial. As more clinical studies are undertaken on growth hormone in the context of aging, it is predicted by some that growth hormone may in the future become key anti-aging therapy.
- Stephen F Kemp & J Paul Frindik. (2011) Emerging options in growth hormone therapy: an update. Drug Design, Development and Therapy. 5 411-419.
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- Jan Vijg and Judith Campisi (2008). Puzzles, promises and a cure for ageing. Nature. 28; 454 (7208): 1065–1071. Available here:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc2774752/
- Olshansky SJ, Perls TT. (2008) New developments in the illegal provision of growth hormone anti-aging and bodybuilding. JAMA.299:2792–2794.
- Michael O Thorner. (2009). Critical Evaluation of the Safety of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Administration: Statement from the Growth Hormone Research Society1. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci (2009) 64A (10): 1039-1044.
- Rudman D, Feller AG, Nagraj HS, Gergans GA, Lalitha PY, Goldberg AF, Schlenker RA, Cohn L, Rudman IW, Mattson DE. (1990). Effects of human growth hormone in men over 60 years old. N Engl J Med. Jul 5;323(1):1-6. Available here: http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199007053230101
- K L Hull and S Harvey (2003). Growth hormone therapy and Quality of Life: possibilities, pitfalls and mechanisms. Journal of Endocrinology. 179, 311–333. Available here: http://intl-joe.endocrinology-journals.org/content/179/3/311.full.pdf
- Roberta Giordano, Lorenza Bonelli, Elisa Marinazzo, Ezio Ghigo, Emanuela Arvat. (2008). Growth hormone treatment in human ageing: benefits and risks. HORMONES. 7(2):133-139
- S. Mitchell Harman and Marc R. Blackman. (2004) Hormones and Supplements: Do They Work? Use of Growth Hormone for Prevention or Treatment of Effects of Aging. Journal of Gerontology: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Vol. 59A, No. 7, 652–658. Available here: http://courses.washington.edu/pbio509/Merriam_2007stuff/Harman%20and%20Blackman%202004%20GH%20and%20Aging.pdf
- Hau Liu, Dena M. Bravata, Ingram Olkin, Smita Nayak, Brian Roberts, Alan M. Garber & Andrew R. Hoffman. (2007). Systematic Review: The Safety and Efficacy of Growth Hormone in the Healthy Elderly. Ann Intern Med. 146:104-115. Available here: http://www.cenegenicsfoundation.org/library/library_files/Systematic_review__The_safety_and_efficacy_of_growth_hormone_in_the_healthy_elderly.pdf
- Can We Prevent Aging: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/can-we-prevent-aging


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GW Fins
- Address:
808 Bienville St.
New Orleans, LA 70112Neighborhood:
French Quarter
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $50 and over
GW Fins
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.gwfins.com/
- Phone: (504) 581-3467
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Sunday from 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Executive Chef: Tenney Flynn
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private dining up to 28 people - restaurant available for buyouts.
A word from GW Fins
Experience the cuisine that has created raving fans of local diners and national and local food critics alike. Chef Tenney Flynn (New Orleans magazine's 2004 "Chef of the Year") ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe and featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness, variety and to the guest are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily and has received numerous glowing reviews in The Times-Picayune (4 beans), Food & Wine, Southern Living and Esquire magazines. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.Continued
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GW Fins reviews from OpenTable diners
704 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.7
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (509)special occasion (467)romantic (322)notable wine list (237)good for groups (228)neighborhood gem (178)hot spot (178)vibrant bar scene (57)late-night find (20)scenic view (16)great for lunch (16)great for brunch (8)great for outdoor dining (4)kid-friendly (4)Show More
- Hostess ruined the evening by being rude & terseOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 11/25/2014I wrote a detailed review on trip advisor and don't care to waste my time repeating it again. Everything other than the handling of our reservation was fine, but she set the tone the minute we arrived. I had been here on business in June and was anxious to return. Too bad I didn't have the great experience I had here in June.
- Great Food and Service!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/25/2014We greatly enjoyed our dinner at GW Fins. This was our first time dining here and we will definitely be back. The Sheepshead was amazing. Red Snapper was great! Biscuits were fresh and hot. Overall a great experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing and awesome!!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/22/2014Truly one of the top 5 in a city of hundreds of fabulous eateries. Enjoy an intimate dining experience among locals and visitors facilitated by a hands on, abundantly attentive service staff. Menu changes daily to accommodate Chef Flynn's exhaustive search of the freshest fish and seafood available.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent in every wayanonymouseDined on 11/21/2014Lovely space but quite loud in main room. We were happily seated in serene smaller room. Excellent staff, friendly and helpful. Many temptations on menu. Enjoyed our choices for each course. Very fair prices for a high quality dinner at a serious restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PerfectgrandviewDined on 11/21/2014Everything was perfect, from Marlon to desert! Thank you for making our anniversary so special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/21/2014We booked a reservation at this restaurant our first night in town after reading the great reviews on trip advisor. We were seated in one of the back smaller dining rooms with about 6 tables. It was a quiet and very lovely. The waiter was excellent. I really appreciated the menu, which offered a great selection of unique fish dishes. Our food was amazing and I will never forget the apple pie!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/21/2014Absolute perfection all around. It was so nice to see the Management team being an active and positive part of the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GW Fins excelsnooneVIPDined on 11/19/2014GW Fins consistently serves the best seafood in New Orleans. It's always fresh and perfectly prepared. My only complaint was that the seafood gumbo could use more spice - this is New Orleans, after all. But from the service to the food to the ambience, it's a great place for locals and tourists alike.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice Restaurant in the French Quarter.DailyDinerDined on 11/19/2014This was my first time at GW Fins. Our meeting was work related but conversation quickly shifted away from work and towards our excellent food. I had the Scalibut as it was my first time there (along with Bok Choy & Ice Cream cake dessert). I would definitely recommend that dish. The ambiance was nice and the wine list was solid as well. Overall summary - good spot in the French Quarter.Special Features:
- Great Dining ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/19/2014The food and service were outstanding. The restaurant decor is modern, which contrasts with other New Orleans restaurants. I strongly suggest you try this restaurant when you are in New Orleans.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EdithEdithVIPDined on 11/19/2014Excellent food. Service is always consistent. We had dined here several times before and I can always count on impeccable service and tasty dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous!SunolaVIPDined on 11/18/2014We had a wonderful dining experience. There are so many great restaurants in New Orleans, and we've tried many of them. GW Fins is one of the best!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- This is hands down the best Restraunt aroundOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/18/2014The service is the best everyone makes you feel like family the food dishes are unique and outrageous everything is deliciousSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food and serviceLighteaterDined on 11/17/2014Hard to get reservations so plan early! Food was amazing... husband had gumbo which was unbelieveable. We both had fish which was amazingly fresh and beautifully presented. Sorbet for dessert -- mango and cocoanut was deeply flavorful and not too sweet. Service at the bar and at the tables was amazing. Our server, Allen (from Queens) was amazingly knowledgable, attentive even tho the restaurant was very busy and very warm and inviting. High marks!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding fish in upscale decorDeanDined on 11/17/2014We made a reservation and were shown to a table on time, although the restaurant is very busy. We definitely recommend making a reservation well in advance. We (two of us) were seated in a very comfortable booth sufficient for four people. It was very comfortable with a view over the large dining area. The restaurant was very busy, but the noise was quite tolerable at the back of the room. The meal began with a staff person bringing around a baking plate of excellent biscuits hot out of the oven. They were so good, it took a lot of will power not to eat a bunch of them. For a first course, one of us had a seafood bisque and the other a three wedge salad. Both were excellent, particularly the bisque. For the main course, we both chose the scallopibut - which is a unique dish that consists of a nice halibut steak with scallops on the surface. The scallops are nicely cooked with firm service, yet very moist interior. The halibut was tasty and very moist as well. The restaurant offers several nice desserts, but we had eaten enough food so we didn't try them. We strongly recommend this restaurant for fish.I would recommend this to a friend.
- kimo824Dined on 11/16/2014We ordered the signature dishes- the lobster dumplings and both the sheepshead and the scalibut. All great but the sheepshead was best. Desert wasn't bad either. A memorable meal indeed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent service and great gluten free optionsMelissaDined on 11/16/2014I brought my guest who was traveling from DC and she loved the food. We had the pleasure of being served by Ryan who took very good care of us. The ambiance and the choice of gluten free items on the menu were a very nice bonus. Thank you for a lovely time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Scalibut is amazing!Thickm1VIPDined on 11/16/2014We had a great date night! My husband and I were taken care of by Jason. He recommended the lobster dumplings and pork/watermelon apps! They were delish! The roll service was on point as well. Jason was awesome and knew the menu very well. We will be back and hopefully for some Oysters we heard were so good! My only dislike was the greeting and hostess. It was a lil harsh/stressful for being the first reservation time (4:30) and the floor was empty. Jason and the food made it much better! We will be back.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good for special ocassionsCMGNJDined on 11/15/2014We went here for dinner for an anniversary weekend in New Orleans based on a recommendation from a coworker. They print the menus daily, so if you are going for a special occasion, they'll give you a personalized menu to take as a souvenir. We also got a free dessert. The lobster dumpling appetizer is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten, but I wasn't overly impressed with the house special Scalibut. My husband described the food as excellent, but the atmosphere as corporate. It's not particularly romantic or "New Orleans-y", but it's a very nice restaurant and I'm glad we went.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Well worth itJP2013Dined on 11/15/2014I planned ahead and booked my reservation at GW Fins, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the salmon, which was very good. My companions also really loved the sheepshead and the lobster dumplings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Memorable Birthday LunchNOfoodieDined on 11/15/2014The food, service and ambience were fabulous. We were celebrating my friends birthday. Unlike many other places where you mention this and nothing happens, they embraced the celebration. The menu said Happy Birthday at the top. Our table had a ribbon across it and the waitress served a wonderful birthday dessert. Great place with a great attention to detail. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GW Fins never failsrkkrVIPDined on 11/14/2014Be sure to get a reservation because they fill up fast. The lobster dumplings are fantastic. The scalibit is a joy. It melts in your mouth. The Carolina jolt snapper was good, but paled in comparison to the rest of the meal. We would order something else next time. Get the salty malty pie. Lots of places do salted caramel something---but this is an ice cream pie that's perfectly served.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner out with a customer and colleagues.Sarge157Dined on 11/12/2014The food was great, the wine recommendation excellent, and the service very good.Special Features:
- best of the bestsidekickDined on 11/12/2014I eat out often at gourmet restaurants, and the dinner I had was one of the best I have ever had. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Our favorite place for dinner in NO.Mjgraham4Dined on 11/12/2014We eat there with a large group every jazz fest. I also go there whenever I am in town for business. I took three friends there this week. They were so impressed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Dinner in NOLANikiVIPDined on 11/11/2014Dinner was wonderful! Our waiter, Marlon, was attentive, helpful, and extremely professional. The food was outstanding...I had the Redfish dinner and my husband had the Scalibut (halibut with scallops on top) which he loved. We shared Lobster Dumplings as our appetizer. The lobster filling was fresh and plentiful, and the dumpling dough was thin and tender. No room for dessert, maybe next time. I highly recommend GW Fins for dinner in NOLA>Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best meal in NOLA on this TripOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 11/11/2014Great restaurant experience two years ago, even better this time. We enjoyed GF Fins more than the traditional "big name" restaurants, especially the one just across the street (beginning with letter "A"). Brilliant presentation and execution of the signature scallop/halibut dish, the sautéed red snapper. Wine, Moet Imperial, pared beautifully with all dishes. Everything fine dining should be.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Thoroughly wonderful foodYolieVIPDined on 11/11/2014Having been born in New Orleans, it is hard to impress me with dining here when I return. However, GW Fins did a fine job of doing exactly that. A few service glitches that I wouldn't expect from such an establishment, but from the shrimp remoulade salad to the scalibut signature dish to the finale of caramel ice cream pie...plus to die for drop biscuits...both my husband and I hard w wonderful meal.Special Features:
- Believe the hype...it's that great!amanda45VIPDined on 11/10/2014Went here for dinner last night. I read all of the great reviews, and honestly did not expect for this place to live up to the hype. Well...I was wrong...it really IS that good. We were seated 5 minutes after we arrived for our 7:15 reservation. The place is gorgeous. Our waiter was outstanding, explained the menu, told us what his favorite dishes were, and was professional. I had the soft shell crab appetizer, and my husband had the lobster dumplings. Both were outstanding. I had the scalibut dinner- honestly, it was the best fish dinner I've ever had, without question. Seasoned perfectly, cooked to perfection...heavenly. For dessert, we shared the salty malty pie. I'd kill someone over that pie, it was that good. Top 10 places!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantasticjayrVIPDined on 11/10/2014Billed as one of the best seafood places on OpenTable, this absolutely the truth. We had an unbelievable experience on Monday 11/10/14, from Aaron our server to the amazing wine selections to the best seafood I have had in ages. We were served some amazing warm biscuits and my wife asked about an ingrediant We started with the crab cake which was delicious especially with the tamarind coulis and the jicima slaw. Next came the Shrimp Rémoulade, divine. Finally the entree, Scalibut, OMG this is an amazing dish that you have to try and the Lobster risotto is an incredible accompaniment. All in all it was one of the best dining experiences I have had anywhere.Special Features:
- Good Food - Excellent ServiceTobyVIPDined on 11/9/2014There are many good places to eat in the French Quarter. This should be at the top of your list. Reservations are a must and this is a good place to 'dress up'. Seafood a specialty as you can tell by the name, but other dishes served as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food and serviceFriedgreentomatoesVIPDined on 11/9/2014Much better food than higher rated restaurants. Waiter was friendly and extremely knowledgable. Best dessert out of 5 top rated NOLA restaurants (peanut butter ice cream pie).I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 11/9/2014excellent meal and service. I would go back without hesitation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mouth wateringjgdeuxDined on 11/9/2014Mouth watering fish prepared in unique ways on a daily basis. Lots of great choices. One of these days I need to get around to the steaks but always always leave room for the salty mAlty ice cream pie. Service was first rate.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of the best meals ever!PJBSLSDined on 11/8/2014This had to be one of the best meals my husband and I have eaten in a long time. If you only have one choice go there. It will be memorable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday DinnerLizzieDined on 11/8/2014Absolutely wonderful!! It was my dads birthdAy and he was treated so special!! The staff were attentive, knowledgable and friendly! Every single item we ordered was mouth watering!! Have to try the pork belly and compressed watermelon appetizer. I will be back and back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First time to GW Fins.MROSUDined on 11/8/2014Excellent choice of fresh fish. Service was outstanding and food marvelous.Special Features:
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I'm an avid reader turned fanfiction writer who aims to one day be paid for original stories, but for now is satisfied with the invaluable reward of reviews (and three Quicksilver Quill awards). ^_^
Because I Love Too Much? by Rosehh
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 2]
Summary: A Remus/Tonks poem, set during Half Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows.
I love Remus and Tonks, so I was immediately drawn to your poem. :) My favorite imagery was "the shelter of second chances". It reveals her depression in thinking it's too late because it's already raining (regrets? tears?) and she's already wet.
"Incoherence" in the second stanza really sets the tone. It isn't that Tonks is speaking nonsense, it's that she can't clearly express herself. The images that come to her mind are disjointed.
The use of "cranial" in the fourth stanza is an alliterative but odd choice. It suggests skeletal figures, maybe watchers beyond the veil, but the end of the stanza refers to Remus with the following lines Tonks' plea.
Words wrap around my body in a twisted, grotesque internal lullaby reads awkwardly, just a little too long. Words wrap my body in a twisted internal lullaby would have conveyed the thought more fluidly.
I like the questions interspersed through the poem. The last one, though, I'm not sure is needed. It comes across as a little self-pitying, and takes away from the simple, and effective
Falling stars.
Falling hearts.
Falling lives.
Bella Rosa by Fynnsmom
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 43]
Summary: Before she became a Death Eater, Bellatrix Black was young, bored, and went slumming places no other pureblood would go. What she found and who she met was kept secret. Until now.
I see Helena Bonham Carter when I read your story, so I can imagine her doing just about anything. :D
I've said it before, heh, but I really enjoy Bella's snarky comments. The "insipid" one makes me think even though she'd deny it Bella is a tad jealous of Cissy. It makes her more human, easier to relate to than when she's blasting rats, :D. Her observations of the patrons at Angel's Crossing were amusing, too. She's so arrogant, thinking if she speaks to Gabe he'll change his policy of giving meals away.
You have to worry for Jason and Wanbli because you're the writer, and less callous than readers who look forward to them suffering for our amusement, LOL.
I'm not a perfectionist, I just want you to polish your story to make it shiny and attractive to readers. :)
I think everyone who read your first chapter note answered, "Yes!"
Wopila tanka for always wanting to work on your story and for not minding my suggestions! Beta-ing lends itself to heavy concrit without much constructive praise to lighten it, so I hope you know how much I enjoy Bella's characterization (you've put the 'fun' in dysfunctional) and the Lakota culture that adds a unique touch to the story. :)
Since the story's so well-edited, ^_~, I read this chapter with an eye for characterization, and what really struck me was how much Bella resembles a rebellious teenager. Her huge sighs, the way she widens her eyes innocently to hide her wild antics and imaginings. Her jealousy and pranks.
I think it's the Victorian-like tradition pure-bloods have of keeping daughters living at home with no job until they marry a wizard who meets their requirements of wealth, blood purity, and political views.
So here's this woman with arrested development and mental issues attracted to a man who's her polar opposite. While it might not make for a happily ever after, it will never be boring!
Author's Response: I must admit, I'm very pleased with the editing. It looks like someone did a lot of work on that. You know how first drafts can be:D I think you've hit the nail on the head with your description of Bella's character. She's the oldest daughter in an old pure-blood family. They probably appear to have money but really don't. But, after all, it's appearances that count. As a pure-blood she hasn't been out in the world very much. She's a rebellious sort and wants to be independent. I think she started out wanting to "play" with her Muggle artist, in a way to spite her family, but their relationship seems to be getting more serious. I worry about that nice young artist. I'm afraid she's going to break his heart. I'm not sure how committed Bella can be. I could be wrong, I hope I'm wrong. I have Chapter 6 waiting to be validated and a Christmas story. I'd appreciate your comments:D so be on the lookout for them. Be sure to have a Happy Christmas. See you next time.
Gabe not wanting to talk about what happened and blaming himself rings very true to life. Sarcasm is a defense mechanism, and a good choice to offset exposition, heehee.
Thanks for the explanations at the end of the chapter. That's interesting, about Wanbli's name, and that if you call your friend kola, it better be a guy . . . or a manly woman? :D
I noticed a few dialogue formatting errors that slipped through, commas used when it should be periods because--even though dialogue follows--the character isn't saying it, he's doing an action and then speaking.
Eleven paragraphs down, you have: Jason smiled patiently, and sixteen paragraphs down from that Gabe nodded somberly, and three paragraphs further "That's where you're wrong, kola. For our best friend we're doing this up right." Jason said from the back seat.
Something else I just noticed was a lot of grinning and smiling going on. Different ways to show amusement are hard to think of, I know, but they might make the times you have characters smile or grin more meaningful.
I'm not trying to beta via review, heh, I only want to help, and I appreciate all the research you did to get your facts right.
I'm looking forward to reading about the ceremony. :)
When had it become her responsibility to marry money and refill the dwindling family coffers? This was the 1970s for gods' sake.
Hehheh Bella saying "This is the 1970s" like so many other rebellious girls must have done. How old is she, exactly? That's something that would be good to work into the story to give readers a clearer picture of her.
You did a good job letting thoughts and actions portray Bella as much as the descriptions. I wonder how long she can keep her nightly outings a secret.
To be honest, Bellatrix pre-Voldemort and Lestrange is someone I can't empathise with yet, but I'm interested to see where you go with this story, and what you'll do with the hint of mental illness portrayed through racing thoughts.
I'm so glad they chose Helena Bonham Carter to be Bellatrix in the movies because she's my mental image for the character now and I can absolutely see her drinking, flirting, and gloating that she's manipulated everything to her satisfaction.
Gabe is confident with mean drunks, not so confident with a woman like Bella. I like him more for that. And it's always a plus when a guy wears leather and smells good too. ;)
I did notice while rereading that there's no time/day context when the pov shifts from Bella and "Gabe took the dogs for a run and came . . . ." Is it happening at night? It would be good to know to help picture the scene. Also, the term "smudged", while explained before, might be hard for readers to immediately recall. If you put "That night, when Gabe performed the smudging ceremony" I think it would jog memories, or at least give a clearer mental image.
Near the end, Bella dancing in the dark is an unexpected image. It made me relate to her more, and made me hum Bruce Springsteen. :)
The world will never have enough stories, so I'm glad you went from contemplating writing to doing it.
In this chapter, I enjoyed the glimpse into Gabe's life and how he and Bella are both fascinated and wanting to know each other better without the other being aware of it.
You know how I am about repetition, wanting to pluck it out like one of Stephen King's "pernicious dandelion" adverbs, :D. I couldn't help but notice that in the third to last paragraph the line about the dogs lying on the floor is repeating what you showed earlier.I'm looking forward to the When Gabe Met Bella moment, and thanks for the thanks, although only your desire (and bum glue) will get the story written. :)
Master of Midnight by ToBeOrNotToBeAGryffindor
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 7]
To most lycanthropes, it is a curse. To one, he relishes it and the power it gives him. Who is this one?
See Fenrir Greyback and his transformation from man to beast.
This tritina was written for the Department of Mysteries Challenge in the Poetry Anyone forum of the Beta Boards. By some miracle, it won first place. (love you, Jules)
This poem was also nominated for a 2011 Quicksilver Quill Award: Best Poem
I only throw rotten veg in the rubbish bin, so I'm glad to toss you a flower of praise--a Chinese bellflower, blue or white (your choice) that blooms in Autumn and can be eaten in salads. :)
I read the beginning note after the poem, so "a tritina" answers my question about structure choice.
I found the imagery striking. You captured the essence of Greyback and showed why he loved being a werewolf.
I do have questions about a few word choices. In the first stanza, "soft glow" is a bit of a stock phrase and doesn't quite fit with the bending, twisting, seething that came before. That could have been an opportunity to use an unusual description, like cold beauty.
The third stanza describes the fear of prey as "a monument", but that's off, because a monument is a structure, a building, gravestone, etc. Tribute would convey your meaning without giving anyone the mental image of prey carrying around statues in Fenrir's likeness (okay, that's just me).
Thank you for sharing your poem!
Well hello! I haven't seen you forever, so what a lovely surprise. :D
I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. I still am completely dumbfounded that it won the contest for which it was written, because, like you, I see these flaws but can't be bothered to go back and fix them, honestly. Nonetheless, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I've enjoyed your visit, as well.
Take care, and hopefully the pup isn't chewing on any more plastic. >.<
Hi, Jess, I read your reply, and I know how you feel, you've moved on to another writing project, but if you would consider taking a few seconds of time to edit one word, to change "monument" to "tribute" I'd be a grateful reader.
Your poem won because it evokes a visceral reaction, and if you'd edit, it would keep the emotional tension strong throughout instead of breaking near the end with a misused word.
I would've been happy with the single word change, but you added an extra dollop of awesome with "wanton". It suits so much better and links to "lusting" in the third stanza.
I feel like singing Phantom of the Opera:
Bravi, bravi, bravissimi!
I suppose I could see more things I didn't like now that I haven't looked at it for a month or so. It's easier to edit that way. Half the times, with my poetry, I mean to do that anyway but never remember. Thanks for the prod in the right direction, dear.
The Christmas Haunting of Bellatrix Black by Fynnsmom
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 6]
Summary: Bella spends a sleepless night because of disturbing dreams. Has she really seen her future?
Happy Holidays to you! I think this story shows Bella's headstrong, unrepentant personality and how she never had a moral compass. The implied frustration of her visitors is shared by most readers, I think. Even though we know all "Scrooges" don't redeem themselves, we can't help wishing they would.
I think your beta did an brilliant job overall, ho ho ho, but I did notice something that slipped through: dialogue tags that restate what the dialogue just implied.
"Don't you carry warmth with you? It's too damn cold out here and I forgot my wrap," Bella complained.
What they say conveys how they say it, so the "complained", etc, isn't needed.
A stylistic choice I wondered about is the use of "responded" instead of "replied."I don't see responded used in dialogue tags in novels much, it's more of an action, responded to a letter, or call (or a call for help). Is there a reason you like to use it instead of replied? It's not wrong, just unusual, and I'm curious. =^_^=
Harry J. Potter - A Song Parody by Virgil
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 4]
Summary: This is a "Potter Parody" of the musical masterpiece, "Eleanor Rigby" - originally written by Paul McCartney and performed by the Beatles. It takes you on a musical journey from the opening chapters of Philosopher's Stone to the Epilogue in Deathly Hallows.
I'm a Beatles fan and enjoyed your use of their song to create your poem. The first two stanzas are the strongest, the melding of song and HP storyline are delightfully well done. "Waits at the mail slot" made me grin.
The sudden shift from Chosen One to nineteen years later, though, made the poem feel like the equivalent of reading the first HP book and then skipping all the rest and reading the epilogue. If you could have found a way to summarize it wouldn't have been so abrupt. Maybe something like: Seven years later, Voldemort's defeated, good guys have finally won, He has a godson, Harry J. Potter, Marries Ginny and has children he sends off to school, So young and new . . . .
I'm not suggesting you change a thing, I just couldn't resist joining the fun as well as making comments for you to consider . . . and hopefully appreciate. ;)
What They Deserve by ToBeOrNotToBeAGryffindor
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 11]
For someone who 'missed the screaming', Argus Filch was in his element the day the Carrows set foot into Hogwarts. Who knew that his kindred spirit had been walking the halls of the school for years already?
And it wasn't even Mrs Norris.
Little did you know you tempted fate by saying you could write any pairing! I don't know if you cursed profusely when you received your prompt or just said, "Why did I get stuck with the weird one?" but I appreciate the thought and craft you put into the story.
Argus and Irma are very well matched. Both think no one understands how hard their jobs are and torture is fitting punishment for student wrongdoers. The implied similarities in the personalities of their pets, too, was very well done.
"My dog, Mr Corbie — he's a toy poodle — can sniff out any library book. He can even tell which books belong in the Restricted Section and which ones are in the General Section."
I could imagine him barking at students who dog-ear pages. :D
The missing portraits highlighted what was happening at the school and Irma and Argus's approval of it, and I approve of dark humor, heh, so I grinned through the tea and punishment scene. I've tried PG Tips, but I don't think I'd be able to tell the brand from Twinings or any other black tea. Our callous couple must have animal-like senses of smell in common, too. ;)
I still think "dead pissed off" isn't a phrase Argus would use, even if he picked it up from students or watching Monty Python back in the seventies. It is punny, and although our odd couple didn't pick up on the humour, I did.
Thanks for the amusing and thought provoking gift of a fic! ^_^
I will admit, I was rather hoping I wouldn't have to write a brain-shredding ship like Filch/Pince. I wouldn't even read a fic featuring them, so I never thought I would have to write one. That being said, it wasn't nearly as painful as I thought it would be. It would be easier than writing Umbridge/Yaxley or something equally horrible, at any rate.
I have always thought of tea/coffee as something similar to beer in the way that everyone has particular tastes. To the indiscriminate tongue, Brand A and Brand B taste the same, but to the dedicated drinker of said brand, the differences are marked. For instance, I can drink most any major brand of cola and tell the difference between them without the benefit of knowing which is which. I just wanted that extra connection point between them, and commiserating over a beverage was the next step, I suppose.
And about 'dead pissed off', as you noted in your review on LJ, 'pissed' means drunk, and he'd definitely not that. It just seemed like a a good idea at the time, I suppose, lol. I'm not sure what else I could or would have used there. No doubt there is some ultra British-y phrase I could've used, but even my mastermind Brit picker couldn't think of anything else as an alternative. So there you have it. I really just wanted to give him a bit of untold background, since putting 'dead' in front of nearly everything is a marked Gloucester thing.
Thank you for the review, and I'm glad you liked your gift fic. It was interesting to write. :D
Summary: It didn't seem fair to Seamus Finnigan that, whilst his friends were dead or damaged by their their seventh year at school and the Battle, so many Slytherins just got to carry on with their lives.
His efforts to redress that balance though got him in over his head in something far darker than he'd anticipated.
for the love of Helga's bosom
I chuckled at that, it was a well placed humorous touch to lighten the tension. You fulfilled your "plotty with a bit of drama" aim admirably, making it easy to believe the Auror and MLE offices would have to deal with vigilantism after the war. Seamus talking to Dean was poignant, and while Pansy isn't a likable character in the books, you show her in a better light. At the end, are you hinting at a possible Seamus/Pansy romance in the future, a prior Seamus/Lavender romance, or both? Is that the reason for the "full circle" last line?
I do have a question about the flashback. The story seems to be third person limited, Seamus' pov, but the flashback slips from his pov to Hannah's--or is the entire flashback omniscient narrator?
In the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta H.M.S. Pinafore, a silly captain sings, "Never mind the why and wherefore," which is the opposite of writers. We want to know the why and wherefore. That doesn't mean people will always tell us, but I choose to live in hope. ^_~
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Paige.
I think with that line, I've spent a little too much time chatting to Jess!
Damn it! I thought I'd successfully curbed my muse's impulse to always head towards ships and succeeded in writing gen, but clearly some hints of where my muse wanted to go slipped in. If I'd not been writing this as a gift and so let my muse have free rein, there would have been a failing relationship between Lavender and Seamus, being torn apart by Seamus' choices, and Seamus and Pansy would have probably spent the night snowed in in hay barn.
Hmmm, I'll have to have another look at the point of view and see what's going on there.
Snow Angels by lucca4
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 12]
This Christmas season, Hermione isn't fussed with gifts or wrapping paper. A drunken snog has forced her to rethink her feelings for Draco as she makes the ultimate decision between her mind and her heart.
It's after Christmas, but your story definitely brought back some of the sparkle. :)
Present tense brings a sense of things happening as the reader reads, and I think you handled it extremely well. I do wish you'd worked in how Ron died, just briefly, in passing. Not only would it have made it more real and easier to connect emotionally with Hermione's loss, but not having any explanation is a distraction from the story, making the reader (at least this one) think, "Ron's dead? How? Cancer? Accident? Line of Duty for the Auror Office?" etc. etc. . . .
You did a nice job showing how guilty Harry makes her feel about Draco. I question her shutting the door with a bang, though. Especially an italicized one. She's so restrained, "Hermione pretends not to hear him as she brushes past" would be fine on its own.
The asterisks showing the change of scene along with the lack of transition or italics to show it was a dream was disorienting. I didn't know if it was a day in the future or a dream until Draco's image shimmered.
At the end, when she shows up at his house, while the scene itself is touching and romantic, Draco's initial reaction doesn't make sense. All she's said is she doesn't blame him for being a bit angry. Why, after he's softening over her wavering tone and coming close, would he say, "So this is it, then?" like he thinks she's come over to his house on Christmas morning to tell him she's "backing out after one snog."
I do like the touch of humor with Hermione coughing over the ash when she arrived, and the way seeing Draco in his pyjamas makes her realize it's Christmas morning was a great way to show she'd lost track of time.
Thanks for sharing the story!
A Remembrance poem by BlackWolves
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: A Remembrance poem Is about the war against the Dark Lord and how we should remember all the lives that were lost whether they were good or evil.
Disclaimer: I'm not JK Rowling. I doubt anyone is surprised by that.
There's a simplicity and directness to your poem that, while I can't imagine Hermione writing it, I can imagine a younger Hogwarts student penning the lines with the earnestness and solemnity of a bedtime prayer, saying "We must remember the dead every night before bed.
The lines "All creatures have done their parts, though many have broken hearts" was touching and evoked the sacrifices made throughout the books. I agree Voldemort won't be missed, and if you edit the last word, you'll have "hiss" instead of "his." :)
A Severus Poem by JJmak
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 2]
Summary: An elderly woman observing young Severus Snape.
Severus is one of my favorite characters, so I was naturally drawn toward your poem. It's interesting that you've written it from the perspective of an elderly woman, and I think it was a good choice because it's believable that a curious old person would notice and remember so much detail. I wish the poem had revealed a little more about her, but you did an excellent job of working bits about her life into the poem in a natural way, when she thought about the boy staying longer by the river, when she had no particular place to be, and the little girl reminding her of her girls.
Telling a story is the only "rule" of narrative poetry, but just for fun I looked for other elements. There's repetition of words, colors especially, and phrases like "big, old books" that help the poem flow, and a varying but definite rhythm throughout.
Although the repeated use of the color green helped with the flow of the poem, you used a lot of other colors that, as well as creating simple instead of vivid images, highlighted that poem relies primarily on sight. Even the glee illuminated the area. Severus' voice being spiteful is the only nuanced description of sound, and there are no smells or textures which could have set the scene at a specific instead of generic riverbank. The poem is based on an old woman's observance of Severus, so the lack of other sense impressions isn't a big detraction; it's just something you might want to keep in mind for future poems.
Thank you for sharing this one. :)
Dreams Made of Green by hestiajones
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: He is haunted by the thoughts of green.Written for the Apples and Oranges challenge at Poetry Anyone.
I'm the curious type, :D, so I had to go look up the challenge this poem was inspired by. I found: This poem is to be based on a non-canon pairing that seems incomprehensible to you, but you must portray them in a flattering light. Convince the reader that these two belong together.
I can't say I think you put your mystery couple in a flattering light or that at the end of the poem I thought belonged together. It seems a poem of obsession with undertones of denial (removing green from his room, the cold nod) and self-hatred (the scream, waking nightmares, the refusal to act on his feelings: "all he can do" and "But never has it).
If I had to guess, I'd say this is an AU Draco in denial about his feelings for Harry poem. With the trial and grudging thanks (and the green sheets/green eyes/things he would have to disown it definitely has that vibe.
Since I don't read slash (if I'm right about the pairing), I'm glad you didn't spell out who your angsty protagonist is and who he's obsessing over. The poem has an interesting rhythm and picking through the poetic clues (or reading clues into the words if I'm wrong, heh) was a nice challenge.


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German Conquest of Low Countries (Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg) by May 15, 1940.
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USSR Invasion and Occupation of Baltic Nations (June 15, 1940): The USSR invades Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In 1939, the Soviets forced each of these Baltic nations to permit USSR military bases inside their borders. In 1940, the Soviets took the next step toward complete control. Each nation determined that it was best to peacefully surrender, rather than resist and suffer heavy loss of life against a vastly superior USSR Red Army. The Soviets deported large numbers of citizens of each nation to Siberia to work in slave camps. Upon fully occupying each of the three Baltic nations, the USSR supported the overthrow of their respective governments, replaced by Soviet-controlled communist regimes in each case.
USSR Takes Moldova from Romania (June 28, 1940): The USSR crosses the border to take possession of Bessarabia (eastern half of modern Moldova). When drafting the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact in 1939, both sides agreed to assign Bessarabia to the USSR sphere of control, as it had traditionally been passed back and forth between Romania and Russia, and the USSR viewed it as rightfully theirs. In 1940, the USSR gave an ultimatum to Romania that the territory must be ceded to the USSR. Romania knew it could not withstand a Soviet invasion, and that there was no outside relief available to it. It accepted the ultimatum, on the terms that ethnic Romanians could leave peacefully. The Soviets agreed, but did not hold up their end of the bargain, committing atrocities against fleeing Romanians. Furthermore, the USSR took advantage of the situation, staking out more territory to the west, beyond Bessarabia, the basis for the soon-to-be Moldovan Soviet Socialist Republic, and the modern Moldova.
British Attack Free French Forces in Algeria (July 3, 1940): After France fell into German hands, the overseas French armed forces (Free French) vowed to continue fighting against the Axis Powers. The UK was concerned that the French naval fleet based at the French colony of Algeria would also surrender to Nazi Germany. Despite assurances from the Free French that this would not be the case, the UK demanded that the fleet be handed over to the British Royal Navy. When the Free French refused, the British attacked. The invasion lasted one day, resulting in the loss of 1297 Free French lives, four destroyers and considerable additional damage. Relations would be strained between the UK and the Free French Forces for a couple of more years.
Battle of Britain Ends with Decisive UK Victory (July-Oct, 1940): Now that Germany had captured Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France, its next object was to force the United Kingdom to surrender. Hitler's strategy in doing so was to launch a major offensive into Britain, by first breaking down their air defense through a relentless air force bombing campaign. Germany then planned to follow up with an amphibious invasion after crippling UK's air defense. However, the British air force decisively defeated the German air force (Luftwaffe). In spite of their victory, the UK suffered more than 27,000 in civilian casualties during the air force campaign.
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Japan and Italy Join Germany in Axis Agreement (Sept. 27, 1940): The three powers officially enter into a military alliance, referred to as the Axis Powers, to oppose the Allied Powers. Their purpose is to support the economic and general welfare of participating nations through all levers possible, particularly through military support. Their larger objective is to change the traditional power of balance established after WWI, which favored western powers such as the UK, France and the USA. Japan had already been at war with China since 1937, so their entrance into the Axis Powers dovetailed into the Sino-Japanese War. Hungary and Romania would join the Axis Powers in WWII in November. Hungary was promised territorial gains by the Axis Powers, while Romania was seeking support against the Soviet Union, which had captured Moldova from them, and threatened the country as a whole.
Italy's Unsuccessful Invasion of Greece (Oct. 28, 1940): Italy invaded Greece after Greece rejects demand for Italian occupation. The Greek military successfully defended its country from the assault, while gaining the southern quarter of Albania by the end of the year. This would force the Germany army to assist Italian troops, bringing Greece under Axis Occupation in 1941, but at the cost of diverting significant Axis resources away from other battle zones.
Note: Italian Ambition. Since unification in 1860, Italy desired to reassert itself as the pre-eminent Mediterranean power, reminiscent of the Roman Empire. This ambition was intensified with the rise of Mussolini and his Fascist Party during the Interwar Period. Greece was viewed as an important part of this objective. After the start of WWII, Mussolini became jealous of Hiter's rapid conquests, triggering his eagerness to match the Nazi expansion. This led to the demand upon Greece to submit to Italian control in 1940. However, the Italian military proved much less adept compared to its German counterparts, unable to capture Greece until receiving support from Germany in 1941.
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Note: Jewish Ghettos Established by Nazis. Nazis begin to establish Jewish Ghettos throughout the areas it controlled in Europe (forcing conquered nations to comply), as the first stepping stone in its plan to rid the world of the Jews. The ghettos were restricted areas reserved for Jews and other undesirables (such as Gypsies, homosexuals, etc.). All Jews and other undesirables were ordered to these ghettos, where they resided until being assigned to concentration or death camps for slave labor or extermination.
Axis Powers Gain Strong Advantage in Battle of the Atlantic (1940): Now that Germany controlled all of the coastal territory of Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium and all of France's Atlantic coast lines, they were able to deploy vessels much more effectively into the Atlantic. German vessels and submarines (U-boats) managed to sink a large number of Allied ships, gaining the advantage in the Atlantic.
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