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Much like Bruce Wayne's morally impenetrable alter-ego, it was fearless, muscular... and immaculate.
The BAFTA-winning Batman: Arkham Asylum single-handedly set new standards; not only for licensed video games, but for third-person action games in general. Even viewed through the applause-slaying prism of intolerant fandom, it was a supremely class act.
So how do we know Brit hero Rocksteady isn't going to 'Citizen Kane' it? Surely you can't follow perfection with anything other than unfulfillment?
Not if you see flaws where everybody else sees none. Rocksteady believes it's built a bigger, better Batman world with follow-up Arkham: City - without losing any of the original game's magic. Early impressions have left us inclined to agree.
This month's Official PlayStation Magazine certainly adds weight to Rocksteady's claims - and how.
Its exclusive, 14-page behind-the-scenes look at the game shows some jaw-dropping environments - containing a demurely mischievous Catwoman, a playfully evil Harley Quinn; and a seriously pissed Bats. It's a bit of a must buy.
Rocksteady's acquisition by Warner Bros earlier this year allowed the game-maker unrestricted access to the entertainment giant's sacred Batman canon - and it appears to have taken full advantage.
Here, Rocksteady boss Sefton Hill gives a heartfelt insight into what we can expect from the gargantuan Arkham City - and just how much care and painstaking attention the studio has invested the new game.
Frankly, it's hard not to walk away panting like Catwoman in a Felix factory. Enjoy:
On choosing Arkham City's new characters...
The characters that are featured in the game are purely driven by the story. That's where we always start because we only want to include characters that make sense and help develop the atmosphere, plot or characterisation.
After that we chose the characters who we felt would have the most interesting time inside Arkham City. How would these different characters react to being locked up inside these walls?
Of course, with such a tremendous rouge's gallery to choose from, we really are spoilt for choice. The opportunity to bring so many special characters into the Arkhamverse, to breath life into these characters within the walls of Arkham City was a genuine privilege for us.
On the games that influenced Arkham City...
Like every game studio, everyone at Rocksteady is a committed gamer, and as a team we all play very different games and are influenced in different ways. However, I personally always try to just enjoy other games and not over analyse them. If you want to create something new and fresh I think it is better to do it without following others even if it means you make more mistakes along the way.
It is the act of trying and overcoming issues yourself which creates a more original game because it invariably requires you to come up with original solutions.


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Date: October 24, 2013
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Mission Room
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2013 Participating Employers
Asian Law Alliance (San Jose, CA)
Bay Area Legal Aid of San Mateo County (Redwood City, CA)
Bay Area Legal Aid of Santa Clara County (San Jose, CA)
California Appellate Project (San Francisco, CA)
Centro de Ayuda Legal para Immigrantes (Santa Clara, CA)
Child Care Law Center (San Francisco, CA)
City of San Jose, Office of the City Attorney (San Jose, CA)
Communities Overcoming Relationship Abuse (San Mateo, CA)
Community Legal Services EPA (East Palo Alto, CA)
County of Monterey, Office of the Public Defender (Salinas, CA)
County of Santa Clara, Office of the District Attorney (San Jose, CA)
County of Santa Clara, Office of the Public Defender (San Jose, CA)
Federal Public Defender (Sacramento, CA)
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (Milpitas, CA)
The Greenlining Institute (Berkeley, CA)
International Institute of the Bay Area (San Francisco, CA)
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA)
Legal Advocates for Children and Youth, a Program of Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA)
National Labor Relations Board (San Francisco, CA)
Next Door Solutions for Domestic Violence (San Jose, CA)
Northern California Innocence Project (San Jose, CA)
Watsonville Law Center (Watsonville, CA)
Note: This is not a comprehensive list as many organizations confirm their attendance closer to the date of the event. Check back often, and also see the list of past participating employers below for an idea of who might attend again this year.
Past Participating Employers
Asian Law Alliance (San Jose, CA)
Bay Area Legal Aid of San Mateo County (Redwood City, CA)
Brancart & Brancart (Pescadero, CA)
California Appellate Project (San Francisco, CA)
California Lawyers for the Arts (San Francisco, CA)
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (San Jose, CA)
Community Legal Services EPA (East Palo Alto, CA)
Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (San Mateo, CA)
County of Santa Clara's Office of County Counsel (Santa Clara, CA)
ECHO Fair Housing (Palo Alto, CA)
Eviction Defense Collaborative (San Francisco, CA)
Federal Public Defender (San Francisco, CA)
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (Milpitas, CA)
International Institute of the Bay Area (San Francisco, CA)
Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center (San Jose, CA)
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley – Health Legal Services (San Jose, CA)
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley – Legal Advocates for Children & Youth (San Jose, CA)
National Labor Relations Board (San Francisco, CA)
Northern California Innocence Project (Santa Clara, CA)
Office of City Attorney, City of San Jose (San Jose, CA)
Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA)
Project Sentinel (Redwood City, CA)
San Mateo County District Attorney (Redwood City, CA)
Santa Clara County Public Defender (San Jose, CA)
Santa Clara County Superior Court – Self Help Center and Family Law Facilitator's Office (San Jose, CA)
Senior Adults Legal Assistance (San Jose, CA)
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (San Jose, CA)
Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo -Family Law Facilitator's Office/Self-Help Center (Redwood City, CA)
Swords to Plowshares (San Francisco, CA)
The Greenlining Institute (Berkeley, CA)
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California (San Jose, CA)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel (San Francisco, CA)
Watsonville Law Center (Watsonville, CA)
Inaugurated in April 2007, the West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair is a recruitment venue for employers who are interested in enlisting international legal talents and for internationally trained lawyers who are currently enrolled in an LL.M. program at a participating law school. UCLA School of Law serves as the event's organizer and host while a consortium of 19 campuses participate in the program. Interested employers will have the opportunity to pre-select LL.M. candidates from a collective pool of high caliber students who represent many countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The 2014 West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair will be held on February 21 at UCLA School of Law.
The West Coast LLM job fair related information is also available at http://www.law.ucla.edu/career-services/current-students/llm-students/Pages/west-coast-international-llm-job-fair.aspx
During the Registration Period—Monday, November 4 to Tuesday, December 3, 2013, you will need to do the following:
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• Click on the "Register" button.
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• Log on to https://law-westcoastllm-csm.symplicity.com/students/. Your login and password will be sent to you via a Symplicity message after your email verification and your coordinator's approval of your registration.
• Click on the "Documents" tab in the home screen.
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• When finished, click the "Submit" tab.
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Friday, December 6, 2013
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Seating is limited!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own law practice? Do you fear the unknown of what solo practice entails?
The Solo Practice Seminar will help you build the courage and confidence to succeed as a solo practitioner!
On Friday, December 6th, Law Career Services and Law Alumni and Development will host a seminar on how to build a solo practice. Whether you are a law student, just graduated, or you have been in practice for years and are thinking about transitioning out of a firm, this program is for you.
Don't miss this 4th annual seminar! This year our topics include:
The Big Decision: Should You Go Solo?
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Attendees are invited to attend a hosted Networking Reception immediately following this event. Don't miss this exciting opportunity!
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Presented by Kim Jenkins: Vice President of The Emerald Agency (SF & LA)
& Al Spector: Management Consultant, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Strategic Sourcing for Resources Global Professionals
Wednesday, January 15th
12:00 to 1:00pm, Bannan Hall, Room 127
Ms. Kim Jenkins: Vice President of The Emerald Agency, LLC
Bio: As Vice President, and, later, Business Development Chair for The Emerald Agency, LLC, Attorney Search Division, Kim guided major law firms through the complex task of finding and partnering with qualified, profitable, and relevant legal talent. She also served as a trusted liaison to a distinguished variety of attorneys and law firms. Ms. Jenkins was formerly Director of Attorney Recruiting for Randstad Professionals (formerly The Mergis Group) – a $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world. As Director of Attorney Recruiting, Kim was responsible for directing and maintaining a national recruiting team that specializes in the placement of associates, partners, and practice groups, as well as, law firm mergers.
Mr. Al Spector: Management Consultant, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Strategic Sourcing for Resources Global Professionals
Bio: Al Spector has combined a career in senior level corporate management with his vision and drive as a social entrepreneur. In addition to 13 years as a corporate lawyer, Mr. Spector's business experience spans operations, supply chain/logistics, strategic sourcing, sales, and customer service. He has held posts at and/or consulted to several Fortune 200 global manufacturing/marketing/service organizations in the following industries: telecom, consumer electronics, industrial equipment/supply, and pharma/biotech. Mr. Spector's posts and projects have included in-house legal counsel for WW Grainger's industrial distribution network; international logistics management for Thomson Multimedia (RCA)'s North American operations; sales for Savi Technology's RFID-based containerized cargo tracking solution, and a series of consulting assignments for national and global clients in various strategic sourcing and distribution/logistics matters, including advising Bayer HealthCare, Verizon, Kaiser Permanente, and AutoDesk,
Topic of Program: Ms. Jenkins and Mr. Spector will discuss strategies, tips and techniques to create and maintain a high performing, highly competitive "marketing package" for the legal market. Both Ms. Jenkins and Mr. Spector will provide their advice, insight, perspectives and expertise in these areas. Time permitting, a one-to one or in-depth question and answer period will take place after the formal presentation.
Join young attorneys from the ABA Antitrust Section for a discussion about exciting new career opportunities in advertising, consumer protection, and privacy law. This program will provide students and other junior attorneys with the opportunity to dialogue with young attorneys in the field about pathways into these emerging areas of the law. It will also include a broad overview of the relevant laws and agencies that operate within the fields. The discussion will conclude with an opportunity to ask questions about what led the speakers to these fields.
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Rachel A. Rubin, Oracle
Rachel Rubin is corporate counsel at Oracle Corporation, where she counsels on intellectual property, advertising, promotions, branding, and content regulation matters. She works closely with the brand marketing, advertising, and product teams. Ms. Rubin handles marketing, sponsorship, event, and intellectual property licensing agreements, and manages the company's global trademark and copyright portfolios. Ms. Rubin previously practiced intellectual property litigation at Reed Smith LLP in Century City, California, where she focused on advertising, trademark, copyright, social media, and entertainment matters.
Ms. Rubin serves as a Vice Chair on the ABA Antitrust Section Private Advertising Litigation Committee. She volunteers as a mentor with YearUp Bay Area, and with Sierra Club Green Home on sustainability and green advertising. She is also an instructor at The Dailey Method. Ms. Rubin received her BA from the University of California, Berkeley with high honors, and her JD from University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she was Editor in Chief of the Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly.
Yan Fang, Federal Trade Commission
Yan Fang is an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission's Western Regional Office in San Francisco, where she focuses on enforcing consumer protection laws related to advertising and privacy. Before joining the agency, Ms. Fang clerked for Judge Deborah L. Cook of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and for Judge Nancy F. Atlas of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She earned her law degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where she was the managing editor of the California Law Review and a fellow with the Berkley Center for Law and Technology. She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
Meredith Osborn, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Claudia Maria Vetesi, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Claudia Vetesi focuses her practice on the defense of consumer class actions, and on complex commercial litigation, including unfair competition, false advertising, contract and licensing disputes, privacy issues, financial services litigation, and trade secrets misappropriation. She regularly counsels clients in the food, retail, financial, and technology industries. She also represents companies in false advertising disputes before the National Advertising Division ("NAD") of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
Recently, Ms. Vetesi successfully defended a class action lawsuit against a national bank on civil rights discrimination claims. She presented oral argument before the California Court of Appeal, and the case resulted in a published opinion. Ms. Vetesi is also currently defending numerous food manufacturers in class actions and other litigation involving food misbranding claims.
Ms. Vetesi has also handled arbitrations. Last year, she served as the Administrative Secretary assisting an International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") tribunal to decide a commercial dispute between Israeli and Chinese parties governed by UK law.
Earlier this year, she completed a secondment in the U.S. Commercial Law group of a major consumer electronics company.
Ms. Vetesi is active in the firm's pro bono efforts, and has appeared in federal court numerous times on behalf of clients in various criminal matters. She is a recipient of the State Bar of California's Wiley W. Manuel Award for public service.
Ms. Vetesi received her J.D. degree from Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall School of Law) in 2004, where she was a former associate editor of the Berkeley Technology Law Journal. She also competed twice in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. During law school, Ms. Vetesi externed for the Honorable John T. Noonan, United States Court of Appeals Judge for the Ninth Circuit, and for Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero of the Northern District of California.

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Actons Hotel, Kinsale
Rooms: 73
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Historical Traveller Reviews of Actons Hotel
Pretty poor, not at all up to expectationsfrom allwrite
The "Gourmet dining" food was similarly mixed with beautifully cooked lamb utterly ruined by a "Rosemary and Mint Jus" that looked and tasted like tar and accompanied by potatoes which were the colour and the consistency of wet mud. Other vegetables were also overcooked. Breakfasts were much, much better and If you do stay here, the Blue Haven restaurant nearby is a much wiser choice for dining as also is the "Fishy Fishy" Restaurant almost next door to the hotel.
No internet availability although some staff insisted that there was until a more knowledgeable member said that thelack of service was due to a problem with the service provider.
It's a shame that such a prime location and well reputed hotel should have failed so badly to tempt a return visit.
Good value.from Sandra32
The room was nice and big with good air-conditioning. Very clean too.
The staff were very friendly and efficient.
Breakfast is a hot and cold buffet; is very varied and there is something for everyone.
The hotel has it's own carpark right outside which is very convenient.
I would definite revisit this hotel as it is excellent value.
Great food pity about the viewfrom geofft11c
Bit of a disappointmentfrom Braybrook
Not romantic Irish place, but good valuefrom CER
They have several room sizes and our room was large enough to sleep 2 adults and 3 children and even had some living room furniture in there. This was by far the largest room we stayed in during our time in Ireland. The room was clean and quite, but kind of old and uninspired. Which didn't matter to us but it might to some people who come all the way to Ireland for charm. If that is what you want, stay at a B&B.
The hotel has a pool and workout facitlies. Several busines types were staying there and made use of the place.
The restaurant was very expensive for a dinner menu. We walked 10 minutes into town and it was fine. Breakfast was included in the room price, was buffett style and very good, but service was a bit lacking because of the number of guests there that day. We weren't in a hurry but it could have been better.
For the money, if you have a large family and need that much room, or just want a solid value without a lot of frills, this was a nice place and I would stay there again.
Perfect for familiesfrom A TripAdvisor Member
great stayfrom CorkDoglover
We ate in the bar that evening and it was excellent.Breakfast the next morning was top class it is a buffet but it seemed to be well stocked and lots of staff on hand to assist also the breakfast room is overlooking the bay so it was a great start to our morning.
all in all Kinsale is well worth a visit as is actons.
Nice location Kinsalefrom A TripAdvisor Member
OK hotel -good locationfrom Bob1949
Enjoyable stay, late barfrom finbarrk
Top Local Tips for Kinsale
Location Kinsale isn't a very big town but you need to be located in the town to really appreciate every part of your trip. If you stay outside of the town you have the expense of paying/waiting for taxis to take you to and from your desitnation so a hotel in the center of the town is what I would highly recommend for anyone travelling to Kinsale.
wide choice of places to eat Don't always eat in the hotel you are staying in. There is a great range of restaurants within minutes walk of each other, some offering well priced 'early bird' menus for orders received before 7.30 pm.
Hotel Packages Each of the hotels in Kinsale offers packages but from looking through each Actons Hotel offer the best and is in the best location in Kinsale. For an extra €40.00 per night you can upgrade to a Harbour View Bedroom which really is worth every penny as the rooms are lovely and the view from the rooms is spectacular! The hotel offers the same rates on their internet site as over the telephone but if you have a preferred room that you would like for your stay I suggest telephoning the hotel as they will always try to accommodate your request, if they can't they will suggest an alternative.
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- Blue Haven Hotel Kinsale, Ireland Distance: 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
- Trident Hotel Kinsale Kinsale, Ireland Distance: 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
- Serenaville Hotel Kinsale, Ireland Distance: 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
- Carrigaline Court Hotel & Leisure Carrigaline, Ireland Distance: 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
- Cork International Airport Hotel Cork, Ireland Distance: 16.5 km / 10.3 mi
- Great Southern Hotel Cork Airport Cork, Ireland Distance: 16.2 km / 10 mi
- Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig, Ireland Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
- The Imperial Hotel Cork, Ireland Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
- Hotel Isaacs Cork, Ireland Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
- Maryborough House Hotel Cork, Ireland Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
- The Kingsley Hotel Cork, Ireland Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
- Castle Hotel Macroom, Ireland Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
- Silver Springs Moran Hotel Cork, Ireland Distance: 20 km / 12.4 mi
- Quality Hotel and Leisure Centre Cork, Ireland Distance: 22.2 km / 13.8 mi
- Best Western Ambassador Hotel Cork, Ireland Distance: 22.6 km / 14.1 mi


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War in Iraq, Non; War Against Pano, Oui!
by James Ostrowski by James Ostrowski
I support the preservation of historically and architecturally significant buildings. I strongly dislike most modern architecture. I have personally supported these values with my own money. I have paid rent to have an office in the grand old Ellicott Square Building in downtown Buffalo for fifteen years. I have been to Fallingwater and twice to Monticello. I support the restoration of Buffalo's Central Terminal. I guess I'm an incurable romantic too.
Alas, I realize I am not the boss of the world. I realize I can't and shouldn't force others to support my goals and values. I realize that there are six billion other people out there with their own separate lives, goals, values, and destinies. They do not exist to serve me. They are each, as our best philosophers teach us, ends in themselves. Therefore, in pursuit of my aesthetic, cultural and social values, I choose to use only voluntary means — persuasion, education, and contract.
There is another type of preservationist, however. They do not share my abhorrence of force and violence, however denominated or rationalized. They go beyond persuasion, education, and boycott — a perfectly acceptable voluntary means of persuasion in my view — and seek war on those who disagree with them. Many of these same people, I suspect, would call themselves anti-war, oppose the War in Iraq (as I do), or are members of the Western New York Peace Center. Yet, they have declared war on Pano, the Buffalo restaurateur who seeks to demolish an old house he owns next to his Elmwood Avenue restaurant.
These architectural warmongers would have the City of Buffalo bar the demolition and, if Pano is recalcitrant, would have him arrested for contempt of court; if he resisted arrest, they would have him shot — to death if necessary. (Not to muddy-up the waters of this article, but, hey, I thought you liberals didn't like guns.) So, yes, my "peacenik" preservationists, you do support the use of aggressive force in pursuit of your architectural values.
If you loved this building so much, where were you when it was up for sale? Why didn't you buy it? Why haven't you purchased from the owner the right to veto any major alternations of its structure or appearance?
Throughout history, if you had asked people why they use violence, they might have collectively answered: it was easier than accomplishing our goals through non-violent means. Hitler, Stalin, Mao, and Pol Pot could each have given that same obvious answer.
But Jim, you're mistaken. It's not really violence if government does it. This is one of the great fallacies of our time, that numerosity excuses atrocity. To quote Victor Hugo, "homicide is homicide; bloodshed is bloodshed; it serves nothing to call one's self Caesar or Napoleon." Is everything Bush does in Iraq sacrosanct because he was elected and because the Congress authorized his folly?
But Jim, how do we preserve our architectural heritage without threatening property owners with (lawful) violence and bullets. O ye of little imagination!
Okay, I'll tell you. Free legal advice. Do a survey of Buffalo. Identify all architecturally significant buildings. Form a corporation. Raise money. Have the corporation buy up alteration rights from the present owners. That way, these buildings will be protected forever.
What, you're too lazy to do that? You don't want to spend your own precious money? You don't even want to host a fundraiser? Well, then, my pseudo-preservationist friends, let me suggest that all your huffing and puffing is phony. How valuable are your values if you are not willing to do a damn thing to advance them other than to call a cop? To paraphrase comedian Bill Maher — calling a cop is the least you can do — the very least!
October 8, 2004
James Ostrowski is an attorney in Buffalo, New York and author of Political Class Dismissed: Essays Against Politics, Including "What's Wrong With Buffalo." See his website at http://jimostrowski.com.


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Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Vineyard has three creeks running through it, and seems to be cooler than its latitude would suggest, helped by breezes from Southern ocean only five miles away. Really juicy, gooseberry and herbal punch. Lots of fruit and fantastic verve, as Will Shields keeps acid and sugar both pretty low to let the fruit show through. Only 12.5. alcohol. 89/100. In Marks & Spencer.
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Sixty five percent Semillon, with no oak. Adds a lot more lemony punch, with a big streak of lime and a touch of straw-like character. The palate has fantastic pithy lemon acidity, with a real pithy dryness. Deliciously drinkable. 13%. 90/100. With Waverly.
Estate Chardonnay 2006
250-500 cases, The black label estate wines are the flagships of the range. Comes from the 'L' block. Chardonnay is prone to wind damage in this area, but this block is protected. Like many Western Australian Chardonnays, this is a clone called 'Gingin' (named after a town north of Perth where the mother vineyard is sited). The all French oak (33% new) gives a wonderfully buttery, slightly herbal green bean quality, and the fruit is focused and cool. Lovely acidity (all natural). Long and beautifully balanced. 92/100
Shiraz 2005
Will Shields says "Cabernet is more of our focus, and we don't grow any Shiraz on the property." For this wine he uses older French oak. This has a green, herbal and menthol character, with savoury cherry fruit and olive. The fruit on the palate is savoury and chewy, with a tobacco and leathery touch, and a nice tangy finish. Fairly easy drinking but has a good bit of spice and structure. 87/100. In Waverly.
Cabernet Merlot 2005
A touch of leafy, under-ripe fruit quality (60% Cabernet), with a certain herbal streak and lots of red plum fruit. Big and plush on the palate, and again although there's a slightly tobacco and ashy quality, the softness of the fruit and the breadth is good. The tannins are quite soft, but give a chewy texture offset by good acidity and a keen core of blackcurrant that comes through. 88/100.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Quite a lot of the fruit for this comes from the 'A' Block, which is 30-year-old fruit and constitutes the Estate Cab Sauvignon. Lovely Cabernet nose, with that green, herbal edge that is so typical, a touch of floral quality and plenty of black fruit. The palate develops lovely depth, with hints of chocolate and smokiness, but there's a cherry bright edge that plays against the spice too, keeping it fresh despite a whopping 15% Alcohol. Deliciously moreish. 90/100. In Marks & Spencer.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Again has that slightly ashy, green-tinged quality, but the tight core of black fruit comes through powerfully. There's a lovely fruit here, and lots of racy, punchy tannin and spice. Seems a touch leaner than the 2005 perhaps, but also riper and sweeter at its core. Lovely length and oak quality too. 91/100
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Double gold winner at IWC 2009, comes from old vines and has some Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, adding around 3% each. Around 40% new oak. Big, plush nose, with much less of the greenness, and a rounded, plummy, but fresh and sweet fruit. Lovely big, broad, bloody palate, with plenty of depth and smooth, elegant tannins that are quite chocolaty and sweet. Lovely balance and acidity. 94/100. In Marks & Spencer.
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Although jewelry made of insects has ancient roots, some of the more distinctive and beautiful pieces have a more recent origin. Such is the case with butterfly wing jewelry.
The Morpho butterfly is covered in shimmering iridescent shades of blue and green. The colors vary depending upon the angle from which viewed. The 1920s through the 1930s was the golden era for butterfly wing jewelry. Captured from South American rain forests, the butterflies were sent to England where they were transformed into this form of magical jewels by only a very few English firms.
A two element articulated design of sterling silver sets the groundwork for a brilliant blue color. The surmount consists of a teardrop shape joined to a modified palmette form—all accented with beads and twisted rope design. Attached with an "O" fitting is a closed back saw toothed rectangular setting of sterling silver. Encased within and covered with a convex glass dome are wings of the Morpho butterfly.
Condition: Excellent; modern silver ear wires have replaced the screw back ear fittings. The wires were made to sit upright on the ear with a small space between the bend on the earring.
Hallmarks: TLM (Thomas L. Mott), STERLING, ENGLAND
Measurements: 1-3/8 inches (2.5 cm) in length by just shy of 3/8 of an inch (1.8 cm) in width. This pair of earrings has a weight of 3 grams.
Date & Origin: Circa 1930 and is English in origin.
Historical Notes: This type of jewelry became fashionable in 1924 when the firm of Thomas L. Mott (TLM) exhibited at the British Empire Exhibition. Held in Wembley, London, the purpose of the BEE was to "to stimulate trade, to strengthen the bonds that bind the Mother Country to her Sister States and Daughter Nations, to bring all into closer touch, the one with the other, to enable all who owe allegiance to the British Flag to meet on common ground, and to learn to know each other."


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By a Newsnet reporter
Anti-independence parties have been urged to abandon plans to use the 'Better Together' slogan for the No campaign after it emerged it is already in use.
As exclusively revealed by Newsnet Scotland yesterday, the slogan has been used to spearhead an NHS Scotland patient programme for over four years.
The blunder by the No campaign emerged after newspaper reports confirmed 'Better Together' was to be the group's official slogan.
However it emerged that Better Together was introduced by Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon in February 2008 as part of a drive aimed at supporting Scotland's NHS Boards, frontline staff and patients in driving forward service improvement.
Bizarrely, the initiative was first announced in March 2007 by Labour's then Health Minister Andy Kerr.
The No campaign is now facing calls to scrap its plan to use the phrase 'Better Together'.
Glasgow Cathcart SNP MSP James Dornan said the people of Scotland deserved honesty on how the No camp sees a future Scotland. Mr Dornan accused the No campaign of hiding behind a phrase already in use because they have nothing new to offer.
Mr Dornan said:
"The No Campaign, which says we are better together with a Tory Government, must scrap its plan to use that slogan as it is already in use by NHS Scotland.
"The anti-independence parties owe it to the people of this country to present them with a vision for Scotland's future - not copy slogans already used because they have nothing new to offer."
The slogan appears on the NHS Scotland website and is printed on official documentation and reports produced by the NHS and the Scottish Government.
A company "Better Together 2012 Ltd" has been registered with Companies House by the anti-independence campaign.
The directors of the new company are Labour MP Alistair Darling, former Scottish Tory leader David McLetchie, Labour MSPs Jackie Ballie and Richard Baker and former Scottish Lib Dem convener Craig Harrow.


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Robbie Rogers Says 'No Way' to FIFA for Anti-Gay World Cup
LA Galaxy star and unrepentant hunk Robbie Rogers blasted FIFA for on Thursday for their decision to hold the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in the virulently anti-gay countries of Russia and Qatar, respectively.
Qatar's World Cup: Will Gay Fans Be Welcome?
Cooled, modern stadiums. Fans traveling from the Middle East and beyond, to a region anxious to prove it can put on a show and have its own brand of fun. All against doubts about whether women, gays and beer-drinkers will feel comfortable.
Making Wrestling Real :: Talking With Thunder TV's Mr. Mike
Thunder Arena Wrestling is a trending website dedicated to the celebration of wrestling. Not the staged WWE sort or the XXX-rated kind, but the sport with its competitive skills and sexy practitioners. EDGE spoke to TAW's guru Mr. Mike about the website.
IOC Adopts New Systems for Bidding, Sports Program
The IOC approved a new Olympic bidding process Monday to make the system less costly and adopted a more flexible sports program that could lead to the inclusion of baseball and softball at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Does Michael Sam Think He's Not in the NFL Because He's Gay?
TMZ Sports spotted out football player Michael Sam this week at LAX airport and found out that the groundbreaking athlete may believe that he's not part of the National Football League because he's gay and not because of his skills.
Rams Take a Memorable Stance With Gesture
It wasn't so much that the five St. Louis Rams who gave the "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" signal during pregame introductions were using sports to make a statement - it was the sort of statement they made that set them apart.
MLB Umpire Dale Scott Comes Out as Gay
Major League Baseball umpire Dale Scott says he is gay.
Robbie Rogers' Book: Soccer, Faith and Family
Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Robbie Rogers wants some company, now that he's the last man standing as an openly gay athlete in a U.S. professional league.
Katy Perry to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show
NFL announced late Sunday - after rumors swirled for weeks - that Katy Perry will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 1 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona. It will air on NBC.
Michael Sam: I Didn't Want to Come Out Like That
Michael Sam, the first openly gay player in the National Football League, revealed to GQ this month that he didn't really want to come out the way he did - just before the NFL draft; but said he has "no regrets" about his decision.
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Written by Lois M. Rodriguez
Across the globe, when talk of music festivals come up, two Texas events always make the list - spring's South by Southwest and fall's Austin City Limits Music Festival, both in Austin – the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin's Fun, Fun, Fun Fest, in November, is also starting to rise to similar ranks.
See related: How I Survived SXSW: Film and Interactive
How I Survived SXSW: The Basics
How to survive the Music portion of South by Southwest. Easy. Expect midnight or 1 a.m. headliners, lots of SXSW parties and little sleep.
In my previous installment, I highly recommend the SXSW's express pass for bigger venues/band names. It's worth it. Definitely. But realizing bands are playing into the wee hours of the morning followed by all the after parties that don't end until 6 a.m., 10 a.m. is virtually the crack of dawn. But, if you can swing it, wake up long enough to get it then return to your Zzzzs.
As with the film schedule, the choices are phenomenal. Pick the bands you want to see most, and let the rest be icing on the cake.
Unlike the film portion, there aren't discussions or Q&A with the bands at the shows, but you can see plenty of panel discussions, keynote addresses at the Convention Center, as well as interviews at the IFC Crossroads House. Bob Geldof and Yoko Ono (talking, not singing) were among the highlights.
Still, the music portion presents the perfect opportunity to explore and experience so many new, up-and-coming bands. Take full advantage.
I did a lot of that and was pleasantly surprised on many occasions. Sometimes, I found the particular music I stumbled upon was not necessarily my style, but I always appreciate the creative education … and people watching.
Admittedly, I couldn't help but indulge in the familiar. Music snobs might chide me for going the mainstream route, but I enjoyed nurturing my '80s roots while watching The Bangles or Duran Duran. I saw them both from front and center. That wouldn't have happened "back in the day.†Thanks SXSW.
I also hoped, as part of this whole SXSW experience, to take in two of the consistently big parties – Perez Hilton's Night in Austin and Rachel Ray's Feedback Party. Lots shared their personal opinion about each of these "celebritiesâ€, but my interest was not in them, rather the energy around the parties they throw and the people and performers who show up. I managed to score badges for both.
There was talk of a surprise guest at the Perez party – Lady Gaga. Brittney Spears. P. Diddy. No surprise guest showed up, but it was a heck of a party with great music. People with RSVP wristbands started waiting in line at 3 p.m. for open doors at 6. Probably not necessary, as I saw people walking in throughout the evening. Also, if you have a badge, guess what? You don't need a wristband. Though it's technically not put on by SXSW, they used the same entry system for the party – badges over wristbands. If you're badgeless, you'll have to RSVP for those wristbands, and know that they accept tons more RSVPs than they allow in, and wristband distribution ended about 5 p.m. – All gone.
Kanye West hosted a party that night, too. Again, more RSVPs than available tickets.
While I enjoyed my evening at the Perez Hilton Party, this also was the evening of the biggest moon in ages. I heard it was a gorgeous sight to see. My badgeless buddies enjoyed the view from Auditorium Shores, where the City of Austin hosts a free concert as a thank you to locals who, in essence, give up their city for SXSW. They found the show via listings at www.sxsw.com/free. Between the closing performance by Bright Eyes and the beautiful moon, I hear the night was amazing.
See related: How I Survived SXSW: Film and Interactive
How I Survived SXSW: The Music
It's a given that I love living in Texas, but I feel especially fortunate to live in Austin. That's not a slam on any other city. It's just a city that's a great fit for my personality and my varied interests. So, with my genuine pride in the Capital City, I get excited and kick into "hostess†mode whenever a big event like South by Southwest (SXSW) music, film and interactive conference and festival draws in lots of out-of-town guests. I want to make sure they feel welcome and enjoy this beautiful place I call home. I want them to go home and talk, with affection, about their experiences.
This year, the 25th anniversary of this stellar event, was no different and I jumped in, feet first, to experience SXSW with our guests, as well – upwards of 30,000 attendees.
I want to share some of those experiences (and some of the photos I took) with you here and in a follow up blog posts, but let me first tell you – this place was packed. Maybe too much for the locals, but that's something the City of Austin and SXSW organizers can sort out. For now, I focus on numbers and what those tourism dollars mean for Austin, and Texas. SXSW is Austin's Super Bowl for the music, film and interactive set.
In 2010, SXSW injected more than $113 million into the Austin economy. That included booking more than 8,800 reservations totally 39,000-plus room nights from people coming in from all across the globe. The numbers for this year, though not officially in yet, may well exceed expectations and last year's figures. It was touted as the biggest yet, and it certainly seemed that way.
That translates into a lot of music moohla, film finances and interactive ingots. OK. That was cheesy, I know! :) But in these economic times, that sort of boost to the system is welcomed with wide open arms!
And SXSW officials say the media coverage – all that free press covering world premiere movies, new bands, high-profile panelists and the invigorating scene – totaled in value of nearly $15 million.
Everywhere I turned there were news crews capturing the essence of it all with man-on-the-street interviews – most were clearly not local crews. From all the media outlets and worldwide bloggers I encountered to lunching at the makeshift CNN SXSW Grill, I can tell you the world had its eyes on Austin.
On top of that, the sheer volume of creative offerings helps strengthen the city's brand identity, which goes a long way in securing future tourism dollars.
The New York Times says, "South by Southwest now has three vibrant legs – music, film and Web – that come together to create a stool that is the envy of every other American city.â€
The Chicago Sun Times says, "From its humble beginning in the Texas capital, South by Southwest has grown to become the worldwide music industry's biggest and most influential gathering.â€
I feel so proud to live in this incredibly creative city, the Live Music Capital of the World. And in whatever non-Texan accent I overheard–– whether from the East Coast or Down Under –– word on the street was always about how awesome Austin is. Deep inside, I gloat. To myself I say, "Yes, and when it's all over, you have to go home … I AM home.†How lucky is that?!
Get a sampling at www.sxsw.com and consider a visit.
If you decide to go to SXSW next year, I offer these tips that will help increase your enjoyment factor.
Book lodging early: Hotel rooms, especially those with the best rates, go quickly. So book as early as possible. Since the bulk of activities happen downtown, you'll want to be close as possible for the convenience factor of having everything nearby, a resting spot in walking distance and to avoid the challenges of finding parking daily.
Plan your schedule.Closer to the event, check SXSW.com for additions and updates to the schedule. Take all the heads up you can get because by the time you receive your registration packet with your pocket guides and such, the wheels are already spinning pretty quickly. Still, study that schedule as soon as you get it. The worst thing is to miss something important to you because you didn't see it on the schedule.
Pace yourself. If you decide to SXSW 2012, remember to select a few things that are must-see/do for you and then allow the rest to be icing on the cake. You'll be happier and stress-free. Also, be willing to go to a screening or performances alone. With so many choices, the odds of conflicting interests with friends are possible. If you really want to see something, don't compromise that because a friend wants to see something else. You'll have fewer regrets. Besides, there's plenty of time to be social with an impossible amount of SXSW parties, and even a softball game, happening every single day/night.
Move to the Front of the Line.Why didn't I encounter lines like most everybody else? Should I let the cat out of the bag?
SXSW has a fabulous SXXpress pass for any movie or music venue. They hand these out at 10 a.m. daily. It's actually no secret because the information is printed in the registrant's guides, but they seemed to be virtually unclaimed during the music portion of the conference. These free passes are like a "front of the line†carte blanche that works in conjunction with your badge. So, at movies and music venues, where three lines are queued up in order of badge holders (priority entry), wristbands and then single ticket holders, SXXPress pass holders are bumped to the front of the line ahead of badge holders. For the more popular shows, badge holders alone may fill a venue to capacity, so it would behoove you to get a pass because it's basically guaranteed entry. These passes aren't necessary for less hyped-up events, but if it's something you definitely want to see, consider it insurance. I believe they give out 10 percent of capacity in express passes. During the film portion, most express passes were distributed by 10:30 a.m. … or sooner for the more popular screenings. Lines for the passes started at 9 a.m., typically. For the music portion, well…10 a.m. proved to be too early for that lot. I, however, remained among the few who continued to take advantage of it during the music portion, and it paid off. I rolled out of bed, went for the express pass, and crawled back into bed. Simple. On several occasions, the badge line went around the building/block and I was able to walk right in, including an evening at Stubb's when the venue was at capacity by 8 p.m. (when I showed up) for people hoping to see Duran Duran at 12:30 a.m. I did have to wait about 20 minutes, but when the fire marshal cleared more to go in, I along with only 5 other express badge holders in our own separate line) were the first to get in and I saw Duran Duran from front and center.
See related: How I Survived SXSW: Music
How I Survived SXSW: The Basics
How did I survive, SXSW? It wasn't easy, but I did … and it was a fun journey. This is meant to give an overview of what to expect for those who have never attended SXSW before. I recommend the experience – even if just once. I'm also glad to answer any other questions you might have about navigating it.
On Day One, while still shuffling through my newly retrieved SXSW registration packet to see what's what/where and getting set for the week, I head to the IFC (International Film Channel) Crossroads House nestled against the Driskill Hotel. IFC aired daily interviews with film stars and musical talent, and hosted live performances, so a must-have is the free IFC wristband. It allows for a lucky few SXSW attendees to make up the live audience in a lounge setting where it was always happy hour.
This was definitely going to be a hotspot, because for me, it's not just about seeing the movies or hearing the music, but getting to see and hear from the people behind the scenes.
The IFC Crossroads House had guests including Conan O'Brien, Rosario Dawson, Danny DeVito, Emmylou Harris, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Pee Wee Herman, Jason Ritter, Rainn Wilson, Brittney Snow, Soliel Moon Frye, Eliza Dushku and more. To see some of those interviews, visit http://www.ifc.com/sxsw. Consider making this part of your SXSW experience.
With less than one hour of SXSW 2011 under my belt, I encounter my first (and *last – see tips below) long line, here, at the IFC site. While making a mental game plan, I paced away from the line and moved just around the immediate corner of the building. What a fun surprise. I run right into actors Rosario Dawson, Danny DaVito and Carla Gugino, who everyone is waiting in line to see. They're coming in the side door – Rosario is all smiles and Danny is signing autographs for the crowd of 5 that happened upon them as well. They were in town to talk about their film "Girl Walks into a Bar,†the first feature length film produced exclusively for the Internet … and its free. While I haven't gotten around to seeing it yet, this encounter set the stage for the film portion and many celebrity encounters, panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
There are three types of SXSW film attendees, I discovered – those who take in only the world premiere films that already have big stars and a distribution deal (or are close to it); those who see the other film gems hoping for a distribution deal but may never see the light of day again; and those (like me) who really enjoy the underdog film but also enjoy the hoopla of the Red Carpet, and watching a film in my hometown with the big name actors and directors in attendance.
SXSW affords attendees the rare opportunity to watch a film and then have immediate access to the cast and crew for a Q&A session. I sat in on a few of these screenings for world premiere films at the lovely Paramount Theater like "Source Code" with Jake Gyllenhall, "Paul" with Kristen Wiig, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (of "Sean of the Dead"), "Super" with Rainn Wilson and Ellen Page, and "The Beaver" with Jodi Foster and Mel Gibson. All key actors (minus Mel Gibson) were present, watching the film with the audience and sticking around afterwards for the questions. I got to meet several, face-to-face, including Conan O'Brien, too. But talking one-on-one with Kristen Wiig was a real treat. She's hilarious - definitely my favorite Saturday Night Live cast member. She's down-to-earth and nice to boot!
For the record, Jodi says she would have cast Gibson in the role, again, regardless of his negative publicity of late.
Tourists on the Austin Duck Tours got a real treat when they stopped to observe the buzz in front of The Paramount. They just happened to stop when Jake Gyllenhall was doing Red Carpet interviews for "Source Code." They had a front row seat for that, and you could tell, by the squeals of excitement on the bus, that they'll likely not forget that tour.
I also enjoyed a slew of other less visible films including one of my faves – "Bag of Hammers", starring Jason Ritter, son of the late John Ritter. He's super talented and the film deserves wider distribution. We shall see.
Also on my roster of films was "Matter of Taste", a fascinating documentary about one of New York's top chefs Paul Liebrandt. My friend, Rachel Mills, is a producer for the HBO-backed documentary that had its world premiere here. I was excited for her and the project. The after party at Eddie V's had haute hors d'oeuvres and a rare chance for me to get some sustenance. Between bouncing from venue to venue at breakneck speed sometimes, there was little time for food. I call it the SXSW diet. Lots of walking/running across town and no time to eat. The beauty of it is that there IS plenty of time to eat, if you choose. I just chose to take in as many panel discussions and films that I could, instead. There's plenty of time to rest, too, if that's what's important to you. A friend called me after Day One saying she was skipping the next evening's premiere – she was already tired. Good for her. Not for me! But you definitely need to know what your limits are, and heed them. Pace your stamina to carry you through your time at SXSW.
Taking it all in required much stamina because while some nights went long with films (the Kristen Wiig double-feature of "Paul" and "Bridesmaids", didn't finish until about 2:30 a.m.) my mornings/afternoons were also booked with Interactive panels that addressed so many crucial areas of new media – the way technology changes the way we report and receive news and information. Was I tired? Heck yeah, but I was also feeling charged by it all, too.
In fact, I saw a documentary about Kevin Clash, the man (and voice) behind Elmo, the ticklish Sesame Street celebrity. It was only by chance that I saw it. I went in treating it as a time killer in between two nearby interactive panel sessions I was sitting in on. The location was suitable for simply getting off my weary feet. But the documentary was wonderful … and I admit to shedding a tear or two – mostly for joy. I don't think we ever lose our giddy love of the Sesame Street puppets we knew as children. But, it also was a very real story with life lessons and all.
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In the December issue of Texas Highways, I explored a few places that serve some sweet pies - the kind that warms your heart in a way few foods can.
Clearly unable to eat my way across Texas one slice at a time, there are some places that deserve mention that were not.
For example, I received a few nice letters from readers willing to share. Rhonda Cagle of Glen Rose shared that she and her friend Jean Ford run the Pie Peddlers there. She says her pies are 100 percent homemade and absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try it, myself.
I also received a letter from Ann Arbor, Mich. from a doctor who recalled stopping at Frank's in Schulenberg, year after year, for their pies. His favorite, he says, was the coconut cream pie with "meringue at least six inches high that took me back 50 years." (Frank's: 11 North Kessler Ave. (979) 743-3555.)
Where do YOU go for your favorite slice of pie? Please share so that we can explore these places, too.
I'm not sure I understand the competition to come up with the next best fried thing, and I'm not here to judge (I'm responsible for my extra poundage, no one else), but every year, when the State Fair of Texas announces its list of fried food finalists, my ears perk up. I am excited to know what's being tossed into the vat next.
Winter wonderlands are hardly cliché in Texas.
That's why drivers freak out when the flurries start to fall. We don't know how to drive (or walk!) in icy or snowy conditions. Northerners like to laugh when us southerners become incapacitated by the weather, but that's like a teen laughing at a baby for not walking more gracefully. They get a LOT more practice with it than we do, so for us, it's still new.
But despite all that taunting, we have something they don't when it comes to snow: a child-like awe when even the slightest flake falls. It's still magical to us. Or at least more magical.
This week, friends across the state had the chance to experience the snow. Texas Department of Transportation's Travel Services Section has 12 travel information centers at various entry points across the state. Our friends at the Texarkana, Waskom and Denison travel information centers shared some of their snow photos and stories, so I thought I'd share.
Waskom travel counselors made use of the ice melt they had on hand and made their own shovels (not like snow shovels are easy to find in Texas!).
"Most travelers enjoyed the snow and someone made a snowman on our grounds," says Waskom travel counselor Donna Watson.
Even in our glee, we understand that snow comes with some inconveniences, too.
Waskom Travel Information Center Supervisor Melissa Wilson says, "Some of my employees didn't have electricity at their homes. They had to fix their 'Texas hair' at the center."
Wilson added, "We've had several Winter Texans say they left their homes, up north, to come to Texas, so they could get away from the snow." One Winter Texan said, "It must have followed them from Pennsylvania."
For that, we're (sort of) grateful.
By the way, if you have not visited a Texas Travel Information Center, please make a point to stop by. They are informational havens with sophisticated, and locally-inspired architectural designs that serve the traveling public. The travel information centers also just happen to be staffed by some of Texas' best ambassadors.
You can find a list of Texas Travel Information Centers here.
The cold front blew through and some of our Texas friends found themselves with snow ... a pleasure or a curse, depending on Waskom travel counselors made use of their ice melt supplies and made their own shovel (not like snow shovels are easy to find in Texas!).
Most travelers enjoyed the snow and someone made a snowman on our grounds," says Donna Watson.
Looking to put an little extra love in that card? Consider sending your sweetheart a valentine postmarked and stamped from Valentine (Texas, that is). More than a dozen post offices across the United States - including Valentine, Texas - offer special postmarks for the lovely occasion, to help impress your loved ones. This special touch is easy as pie to achieve, and the effort could yield priceless benefits.
Everything's big in Texas, in fact, Texas is so big, it's gone global. ;) Or so it's been pointed out in a Facebook thread that started with "Good morning, Texas!"
New Mexico and Australia chimed in - "What about us?!" To which we replied with the simple truth: "If you love Texas, you ARE Texas. That good morning goes a long way. That's how Texas rolls. :)
So now, I'm curious where, in the world, are you if you're not living in Texas now? Did you use to live here? Just wish you could live here? What is it you love so much about it?
Share, please.
The January issue of Texas Highways includes a feature about the oddball attractions of sophisticated Houston. As a native Houstonian, I enjoy recalling those quirky sites. Of course, I'm living in Austin now, where, luckily, there's no dearth of "quirky" here.
Since I moved from Houston and an office smack dab in the middle of the city's incredible Theater District, I have to admit that I've been woefully neglectful of taking in as much live theater. I mean to, and I do miss going as often as I did. Lately, I've been getting back into the swing of things. I've seen a couple of touring musicals ("Wicked" and "Mama Mia"), enjoyed readings by the legendary Maya Angelou and the hilarious writer David Sedaris, as well as some local performances.
I forget, until I'm there, how important and good it feels to witness the art of live performance; of people entertaining people, sharing and communicating in music, dance, words, comedy and movement. This kind of creative expression, I believe, is inherent to our humanity. There's nothing like it. The best thing is, no matter where you are, big city or small town, there are plenty of opportunities to take in a show.
It would do us good to get back to being better audiences; in major performance halls, restored historic theaters, community halls and in wide open spaces under the great Texas sky.
So when you travel, or stay home, consider live performances as one of the options when asking, "So, what should we do today?"
What performance/venue would you suggest for your neck of the woods?


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A LONG-TIME Braintree Tradition
Independence Day Celebration
Braintree does it up right when it comes to celebrating Independence Day. The day's festivities start off with a morning flea market and parade, followed by a series of events in the afternoon and evening at the high school grounds—including a midway with rides, games and food, a giant "Touch a Truck" display, concerts, entertainers—and ending with an Atlas Pyrovision Productions Gigantic Fireworks display!
Going as far back as we can remember, BELD has actively supported Braintree's Independence Day Celebration—providing promotional and fundraising assistance, sending a crew to help set up the high school grounds, and participating in the parade and "Touch a Truck" display. BELD is also an official sponsor of the Independence Day parade.
We think this all-day celebration of our nation's birthday, which annually brings together more than 20,000 Braintree residents and visitors, is a tradition worth preserving.


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May. 4, 2013, at 11:13am
We have said that in a certain sense the right to life is the most fundamental and basic natural human right. Now we have to clarify in which sense this is true and which are other points of view perceived from which it is not the most fundamental one, and whether these other points of view to determine the most basic human right are more foundational or fundamental ones. We will here omit the purely historical point of view, which basic human right was the first one to be included in a modern human rights catalogue because we do not deem this question to be relevant for our analysis. (From this point of view, at least if one prescinds from all ancient and early medieval human rights …continue reading
May. 4, 2013, at 10:22am
The Right to Life is, in a sense, the most Fundamental and Basic Absolute Natural Right (Urgrundrecht)
The right to life is not only a natural and an "absolute right," as also the right to the freedom of religion or the right to choose one's wife freely upon her consent, but it is also an, or even in a certain sense the, absolutely foundational concrete human right (Urgrundrecht). This does not exclude that other fundamental human rights, rooted in the dignity of the awakened actual conscious life, have another kind of priority and more specifically "personal character" precisely because they exist only on the level and dignity of the rational conscious life of the human person.
That …continue reading
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1. Personhood and Human Dignity as Foundation of Ethical Obligations and Fundamental Human Rights
Most of ethics rests on the insight into the sublime dignity of persons. Every human person, regardless of age, sex, race or other differences between different members of the species man, possesses a unique value, called "dignity," which lifts him or her up above all impersonal creatures.[1] This human dignity is the source of a strict moral obligation to respect it during all phases of human life.
The ethical question of respecting human dignity, or better said, to respect any human person in virtue of the dignity of the person, is not at all restricted to the aspect of fundamental human …continue reading
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It seems the very least those of us who are serious about defending human rights and promoting the dignity of the person can do is listen to those who are trying to make injustice known. The Stoning of Soraya M., based on a true story, opens in theaters this weekend.


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Fairplay Foods will open to shoppers in Oak Lawn at 7 a.m. Sunday, an executive with the company said Thursday. A grand opening for the store, 8700 S. Cicero Ave., is planned for Oct. 18, Mike Kozlowski, vice president of Fairplay, said.
The 52,000-square-foot store will offer a full line of groceries, including meats, produce and international foods, as well as a liquor department offering beer, wine and hard liquor, Kozlowski said. The store will have 120 employees and will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, he said.
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Bruce Rauner, chairman of Choose Chicago, formerly known as the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, will be the keynote speaker for the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau's annual meeting Oct. 17 at the Oak Lawn Hilton, 9333 S. Cicero Ave.
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The hardest thing you can do is smile when you are ill, in pain, or depressed. But this no-cost remedy is a necessary first half-step if you are to start on the road to recovery.Allen Klein
It would be hard to blame you for having trouble taking much of what is said in Washington seriously. You heard about the Medicare actuary who was forced to fudge the numbers and lie to Congress to keep his job. You heard the falsified numbers in Iraq on everything from the cost of the war to the number of trained Iraqi troops to a slam dunk case for weapons of mass destruction. You heard about the administration sponsored fake newscasts to mislead people all across America.Senator Kerry
Don't give your mind permission to get disturbed. A disturbed mind is easily influenced. This will cost you your peace. Learn to maintain your peace by freeing yourself from attachments. Competing or comparing yourself with others will not allow you to focus inwards. An inner focus allows you to keep your eye on your higher self. Remember your original nature. It allows you to forge a link with the Divine. Then it becomes easy to recognise useless thoughts and replace them with a spiritual perspective. A calm mind is not just peaceful, it is focused, self-directing and Divine.Unknown
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I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me.Henri Matiss
Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates.Alfred Emanuel Smith
Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents?Peg Bracken
The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.Meister Eckhart
The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personalityCarl Jung
Instead of forming new words I recommend to you any kind of artful management by which you may be able to give cost to old onesHorace
No man can purchase his virtue too dear, for it is the only thing whose value must ever increase with the price it has cost us. Our integrity is never worth so much as when we have parted with our all to keep it.Ovid
Presidential leadership needn't always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.Donald Rumsfeld
Good words cost no more than bad.Thomas Fuller
To spare oneself from grief at all cost can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happinessErich Fromm
To safeguard one's health at the cost of too strict a diet is a tiresome illness indeed.Duc de La Rochefoucauld
Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one of our greatest earliest natural resources, which must be preserved at all cost.James Thurber
Liberty, then, is the sovereignty of the individual, and never shall man know liberty until each and every individual is acknowledged to be the only legitimate sovereign of his or her person, time, and property, each living and acting at his own costJosiah Warren
After I asked him what he meant, he replied that freedom consisted of the unimpeded right to get rich, to use his ability, no matter what the cost to others, to win advancement.Norman Thomas
Without self-respect there can be no genuine success. Success won at the cost of self-respect is not success � for what shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own self-respect.Forbes
Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crack-pot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost.Thomas J. Watson
Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crack-pot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that seem important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost.Thomas J. Watso
The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine.Ralph Waldo Emerson
Our growing ability to eliminate the slow-moving aspects of entertainment and go hopping from one peak to another is not without cost. Stand-up comics, movie-makers and others who earn their living entertaining no longer "waste" time with setups and plot development, lest we reach for the remote and click them off our screen. The result is a loss of subtlety, anticipation and nuance and, in the process, a coarsening of our discourse.William Raspberry


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TORRINGTON — Two high school students were arrested last week and suspended from school on allegations of possessing marijuana with intent to sell.
School Resource Officer Steven Cloutier said a third student, who had threatened students about discussing the marijuana with anyone, was not charged but was also suspended.
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The urge for adventure has always been there but being a typical Virgo, this is what happens:
I over-analyze, make a million excuses not to do it, refuse, get close to doing it, chicken out, be pushed by someone else to do it, dig up some courage and then it's now or never.
Be it swinging from tree to tree on Sky Trex or white water rafting (though I'm less nervous about water), the outcome is always the same -- I'd feel exhilarated after and I'd wanna do it again.
So, I figured if I can survive my fear of plummeting to my death from 200 feet (ok, it was more like 60), I can survive a Brazilian Wax.
Now or never. Do or die. Read on.
Standing outside STRIP! The Ministry of Waxing in Lot 10, it was the moment of truth.
Are you ready for this? *cue pumped-up music from Jock Jams*
They started by putting me at ease with whatever I'd worry about getting a Brazilian wax for the first time.
Hygiene is assured where everyone gets a personal wax pack, consisting of new spatulas and a wet wipe, before they go in. Strip has a strict no-double-dipping policy. Can you imagine having wax with a stray hair THAT'S NOT YOURS being spread over your hoo-ha? *shudders*
Strip compiled The Virgin Forest Guidebook which takes Brazilian virgins through the steps of the procedure so that they'd know what to expect.
A squeezy animal can be brought into the room for company. Mr. Koala was very helpful!
The 4th Strip outlet in Malaysia has a nautical theme with all the works, from the lighting to the door knobs. While it's still functional, the space was a little tight.
The room, however, was comfortably spacious. Not the most intimate environment but I did appreciate the reading material on the cabinet to take my mind off the "discomfort", both physical and mental.
Formulated with Brazilian virgins in mind, Strip uses Strawberry wax, a type of hard wax*, that's supposedly gentle on the skin.
*Hard wax is normally used for delicate area where the wax hardens before the therapist rips the entire thing off. No cloth strips are needed. Those would be strip wax, used for larger areas and would be more painful when used on delicate areas.
The Experience
Butt-naked (totally exposed!) and wiped clean, I laid on the bed with a towel covering down 'til where the bush starts. The therapist, Christine, began by inspecting the density of hair before proceeding to trimming. Remarkably, I got over being exposed quickly enough, which was initially by biggest concern. Perhaps it had something to do with the therapist's blank expression during the process. I suppose if she had looked surprised, I'd have something to worry about. "Jeebers! There might be an extinct animal in there!"
It's not fair for me to tell you that it isn't painful since everyone's pain tolerance level is different and mine happens to be somewhat low. Holding my breath throughout the entire session, I didn't cry nor did I scream. Except when she did the labia, that was the most painful but nothing more than a "Woooh! Ssss.....".
My skin's dry everywhere and down below as well. Because of that, the wax couldn't grab onto my hair as well as it should, explained the therapist. She also showed me how the wax ripped off some of my dry skin as well... along with my coarse hair... Yeah, I didn't ask so I was a tad taken aback but still fascinated with how much hair that's down there. Word of advice; scrub and moisturize prior to waxing. Any remaining hair that didn't manage to come off with the wax were tweezed. She then applied some anti-septic on the area as well as the Peace ampoule to soothe and calm.
The entire process took about 25 minutes and by the end of it, I was feeling relieved with a huge sense of accomplishment.
The Aftershock
I was given two tubs of cream, which I can't be certain worked or not. Day one was well and dandy but day two came the painful zits. It started out with two and another one about a week later.
When I was still mentally preparing for the wax, I was told by experienced people that my vag will itch and itch, it did. Sometimes it'd get so bad that I'd have to take anti-histamine pills and sleep bottomless.
I've always wondered what the purpose of pubic hair is and when I peeing at a public toilet one day, I realized. The hair helps direct the pee. And when I'm faced with a seated public toilet, I do a plié instead of sitting so direction is crucial!
Despite all that, I actually wanna do it again. Itchiness aside, it feels comfortable to not have a bristly forest and though it's been 1 month since my wax, the growth has been very little and the hair's definitely a lot finer.
Until 28 February 2011, Strip is offering a first-timer package for RM88 (usual price: RM152). Strip outlets are available in Bangsar, The Curve, Sunway Pyramid and Lot10. For more info, do visit their website www.strip-my.com
By the way, Strip does Boyzilian as well so the next time a boy makes fun of you for being wimpy, dare them to have their scrotum waxed. A doctor once told me that if men were meant to give birth, there'd be a lot less people in this world.


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Posted by FireWireYou mean where 5 dudes surround 1 female that may or may not be a female in all four corners of each area?!?. Yeah thats home and yeah, they still do that. I check out home every time theirs a new place for a second and then immediately log off. Yes people still use it but its the same people that are hook on it, meaning its usually the same old people. The constant loading for each area gets extremely on my nerves still so i may log on for a for a couple of minutes 2 twice a month now.
Now without trying to be a smart ass;
Does anyone actually use Home??
Now without trying to be a smart ass;
Does anyone actually use Home??
Posted by FireWirethe people who use it are those that knew what it was suposed to be from the outset.
Now without trying to be a smart ass;
Does anyone actually use Home??
Now without trying to be a smart ass;
Does anyone actually use Home??
i still see people posting on forums asying home is pointless like they expected it to be a full blow GAME or something?!?....i have to laugh at those people to be honest.
home has always been a fancy chat room, and it still is, and it works really well as one.
I also got heavily involved in the Xi puzzle game for a week or so which was very superb.
HOME isn't "OMG! AMAZING!" yet but when it's packed and more features come in, it'll be great.
It's an excellent icon to have on the XMB.
But more importantly, I think this is the building ground for PS4 where I believe a MUCH improved version of HOME will be the main UI.
As it is right now, it's something GOOD, close to VERY GOOD and in the future will be EXCELLENT.
Posted by masterattLOL, probably the best thing that can be said about it...
It's an excellent icon to have on the XMB.
It's an excellent icon to have on the XMB.
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