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Thanks to a run of bad luck and go-nowhere jobs, John convinces Russell to join the army so they can get in shape, likening it to a health spa. Once in boot camp, wiseguy John tangles with his by-the-book Sgt. and becomes the unofficial leader for his platoon, made up mostly of other misfits and assorted losers. After somehow making it through graduation, they are given a special assignment but, thanks to John's romantic interest in a pretty MPO, the other men wind up behind the Iron Curtain until John, Russell, their dates and Sgt. Hulka make a daring rescue attempt in explosive style.
For more about Stripes and the Stripes Blu-ray release, see Stripes Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on October 22, 2011 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.5 out of 5.
Starring: Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, John Candy, Judge Reinhold, P.J. Soles, Warren Oates
Director: Ivan Reitman
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Stripes Blu-ray Review
Does Sony's latest catalogue release earn its "Stripes?"
Reviewed by Martin Liebman, October 22, 2011
You look like a typical low life character to me.
There are just certain occupations, certain trades, certain ways of life that some people just aren't cut out for. Hefty guys probably won't make a living as the traveling circus' trapeze artist, skinny guys wouldn't stack up in the sumo wrestling world, math-illiterate folks probably shouldn't go into accounting, shy people might not make it as TV personalities, and self-professed clowns probably shouldn't join the army. That is, of course, unless those clowns happen to be Bill Murray and friends. Stripes is Murray at his best, the movie in which the comic legend takes his pitch-perfect style to the barracks where he dons fatigues and makes a mockery of the strict structure, hard work, and dedication of military life. Of course, making a mockery of the army is, in this case, a good thing! Stripes is classic Murray, a Comedy built around a good script that's made many times better thanks to Murray's uncanny knack for perfect comedic timing and physical humor. Backed up by a pair of the genre's best in Murray contemporaries Harold Ramis and John Candy, Stripes is a winning -- but not quite perfect -- foray into the world of the U.S. military run amok thanks to a few bozos who don't want to work to be all they can be, but who end up showing that being the perfect soldier -- earning their stripes -- isn't always about doing things by the book.
Cab driver and part-timer photographer John Winger (Bill Murray) isn't having a very good day. He's chewed out by a socialite passenger, quits his job, sees his car repossessed, drops his pizza on the pavement, and loses his model girlfriend. But a visit from longtime ESL-teaching pal Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis) is always good for a pick-me-up. With nothing left to lose and everything to gain, Winger decides it's time to enlist in the army, and he somehow manages to convince Ziskey to do the same. The pair are greeted by a strict drill Sergeant named Hulka (Warren Oates) who takes an immediate dislike to Winger, whose antics are enough to land the platoon in hot water time and again. It seems that whenever Winger and Ziskey get in trouble, though, two of the base's foxiest MP's -- Stella (P.J. Soles) and Louise (Sean Young) -- are right there to begrudgingly (or not so begrudgingly, as the case may be) get them out of it. Before long, the group of misfits, which includes the well-meaning, overweight, and malleable Ox (John Candy), are chosen to take part in a special military ceremony that could make or break their careers and, just maybe, the entire U.S. army.
Sure enough, war is serious business, but Murray, Candy, and Ramis make it a little easier to stomach, a bit easier to enjoy, a little lighter than it normally is. Stripes is a classic sort of Comedy where the specifics don't matter as much as how well the laughs take advantage of them, so the army setting is more a convenience, a backdrop, and the movie finds its stride through it, not solely because of it. In fact, there are plenty of times where the army setting is largely ignored or military protocols and actions aren't integral to the plot or the humor. These are, subjectively speaking, some of the film's slower moments, but they still provide hearty laughs due in large part to the cast's ability to draw every last ounce of excellence out of every situation it's in. Granted the movie does drag a little -- at two hours, it's a bit long for a Comedy, not as army lean and mean as it might be, and there are definitely some scenes that could stand a good trimming -- but the real pleasure is just watching three comic masters at work. Murray, Candy, and to a lesser extent Ramis are three actors who can carry a movie on their presence alone, individually and, especially, collectively. That's definitely the case here, though the script really does make things relatively easy on them in just how well it lampoons the basic training army experience, making this pretty much the polar opposite of Full Metal Jacket's historically good and ultra-serious first half.
For as funny as the film may be and as thoroughly hilarious as the performances undisputedly are, there's another star in Stripes that's arguably its defining element. That's legendary Composer Elmer Bernstein's all-American theme music that marches to the exact same cadence the film creates -- or is it the other way around? The theme is magnificently militaristic but at the same time palpably playful; it's uptempo and unmistakably a dominant force every time it plays. It fits in equally well whether supporting the scene featuring the raw recruits arriving on base for the first time or as a victory celebration piece at the climax of the film's famous mud wrestling sequence. Nevertheless, even the potent combination of Bernstein and the film's magnificent cast just aren't enough to nudge this one up there with the giants of Comedy. It's a Comedy in the tradition of Director Ivan Reitman's own Meatballs, a zany adult-orienrted romp that displays as much passion and heart as it does humor, but it loses some steam as it dwells on a few superfluous elements that tend to run a little long and bog the movie down. No matter, though, between the genius of both the score and the performances, Stripes is a great success and a defining picture of 1980s Comedy.
Stripes Blu-ray, Video Quality
Stripes isn't the best looking movie ever to grace the Blu-ray format, but Sony's 1080p transfer nevertheless appears faithful to the source, which is almost all anyone could ask. Though the image is a little soft and fuzzy in a few spots, the bulk is rather sharp, clear, nicely detailed, and accentuated by a fairly heavy layer of grain, intermixed with some sporadic and occasionally unsightly noise. Detail ranges from adequate to exemplary; the brick walls and scattered elements around Winger's apartment as seen early in the film aren't extraordinarily impressive, but fine detail on army uniforms later in the movie can be downright breathtaking. Clarity is strong enough in the film's third act to clearly see that the many Garand rifles used in drills and practice are replicas/fakes. Colors seems bit more alive once the action shifts away from the city and into the army camp; even the olive drab uniforms that are so prominent throughout the picture take on a wonderfully natural tone. Slight background blocking is evident in one or two scenes, but not to a terribly debilitating extent. This is a somewhat uneven transfer. It never looks bad, but it does look old in a few places, particularly early on before the action shifts to the army camp. There's a hint of dirt here and there, too, but for the most part this is a good looking catalogue transfer that just asks viewers to take a little bit of "meh" with a whole lot of good.
Stripes Blu-ray, Audio Quality
Stripes enlists on Blu-ray with a Sony standard-issue DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Much like the video, it has its high and low points, but the good easily outweighs the bland. There are times, usually early in the movie, where things seem to get a bit shallow, where dialogue plays with a hint of detachment about it. It picks up considerably as the action moves forward, however. Music delivery is good, and Bernstein's theme music sounds great: it's rich, big, energetic, spacious, and clear. Surround support is evident in many spots, both in music support and in the delivery of both action and ambience. Light atmospherics aid in setting various scenes, and good, solid bass supports the rumbling of thunder and various explosions that occur throughout the movie. Missiles zip and artillery rounds zoom, both tearing paths through the soundstage in several scenes. It's certainly not a war move extraordinaire type of soundtrack, but for an aging Comedy the material sounds quite good. Dialogue remains firm and center-focused through most of the picture, though as noted it does tend to struggle just a hair out of the gate. Overall, this is a pretty solid audio offering from Sony.
Stripes Blu-ray, Special Features and Extras
Stripes delivers two rank-and-file extras, an audio commentary and a documentary covering the making of the film.
Stripes Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation
Stripes isn't the perfect Comedy, but what it lacks in polish and superior editing it more than makes up for through the wizardry of its leads. Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and John Candy carry the movie even when the script isn't quite up to snuff, and combined with a wonderful score by Elmer Bernstein, Stripes remains one of the 1980's better screwball Comedies. Sony's Best Buy exclusive Blu-ray release yields solid video and audio to go along with a few extras. Recommended.
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Gustavo Arellano, an editor at OC Weekly, is having no trouble drumming up publicity for his new book Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America. On the heels of an April 18 LA Times piece and April 30 item in the New York Times comes today's Q&A in the Orange County Register.
When his agent first suggested an overview of how Mexican food has evolved in the U.S., Arellano assumed the topic had already been covered. But to his amazement,he discovered it had only been properly documented for academic purposes. Later on, Arellano stumbled across an untold bit of Mexican OC food lore:
"On the local scene, the best example [of what I learned] was discovering how Doritos were invented at Disneyland by workers at Alex Foods, a Mexican-food company based in Anaheim run by the Morales family.
They're now known as Don Miguel Mexican Foods and are based in Orange; meanwhile, Alex Foods' famous XLNT tamale still is sold. But the Doritos story was never told publicly until Taco USA.
Arellano also reveals in the OC Register OC Latino Link blog conversation that the only SoCal restaurant that serves his favorite Mexican dish of chocolate, pork shoulder, lard and four chilis ("asado de boda jerezano") is a place in Huntington Beach called Tacos Jerez.
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Hyatt Hacienda del Mar Resort Hotel, Dorado
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Hacienda Del Mar a good valuefrom A TripAdvisor Member
ve stayed!!from A TripAdvisor Member
Lovely Family Resortfrom A TripAdvisor Member
Over pricedfrom A TripAdvisor Member
We had to book two rooms near the pool because there supposedly are no adjoining rooms on the water. Upon our arrival to our 455/room per night
we tried relaxing by the beach with some drinks. The kids had hotdogs. A couple of drinks and hotdogs added up to $61.00. Then we were told there were no casual dining facilities near our room, so we ordered room service.
If the staff seemed put out with guests like us, I blame it on Hyatt management, assuming the staff makes a small percentage of resort profits.
The food was a big let down, but over all the facilities, which included bus trips down to Cerramar's pools (fabulous) were quite beautiful. It's a golfer's heaven.
The Wednesday night outdoor buffet with music was a delicious highlight.
We Had A Wonderful Vacation!from ntengwall
First let me say that we have traveled extensively throughout the carribean. I have been on 3 cruises (2 with Royal Carribean) that traveled to Bermuda, Bahamas, Antigua, Barbados, St Thomas, Martinique, and St Martins. We also went to the Sandals in St Lucia for our honeymoon and went to Grand Bahama Island last year and stayed at the Sheraton Our Lucaya. I have to say that the Hacienda Del Mar (HDM) was definetly one of my favorites!
If you are a single traveler or a young couple looking for lots of nightlife, i would say to look somewhere else. If you are family who loves playing in the water (pool or ocean), then this is the place for you! My 3 boys absolutely loved the waterpark with the winding lazy river and tons of waterslides of different speeds. My husband loved the swim-up bar :)
The reason I didn't give this resort 5 stars is because of the food choices being limited. I really do prefer an all-inclusive, but I have to say that I really don't think that we spent any more $ this trip simply because it wasn't AI. The problem is that there are only a few restaurants between this property and the other Hyatt (Dorado Golf and Country Club) and it is either fast food type (Johnny Rockets) or $25-$35 meals at the other upscale restaurants (Su Casa being one of them). The reason this is the case is that there is a hotel next to the HDM that used to be called the Cerromar. This is now closed and will open again in about 3 years as timeshares after extensive remodeling. When the Cerromar closed, a few restaurants closed along with it. These were probably the middle-of-the-road restaurants that are needed here. The Johnny Rockets and the casino (which was much nicer and bigger than I thought it would be) are housed in the bottom of the closed Cerromar hotel and are still open. My husband is an avid gambler who visits Vegas a few times a year (supposedly for business LOL) and he was very pleased with the casino (he sticks with balck jack and poker).
We rented a car near the airport (a mini van from Thrifty) and were very glad we did so. The only change I would have made is to go with a rental car company (like Hertz) where you can leave your car off at the airport when you leave (we had to take ours back to the rental car place and then take a bus to the airport but this did save us a few hundred dollars). Taxis are VERY expensive in Dorado and they will charge you at least $85 to get to and from the airport! We drove to the grocery store (Grande) that is a few miles from the resort and got lots of breakfast, lunch foods, snacks and drinks (especially bottled water--the tap water there tasted really bad and almost salty). That way we were really only eating dinner out. This saved us a ton of $ since we have 3 growing boys to feed! I also don't mind making breakfast (sometimes cereal) and lunch, but I do enjoy eating dinner out when I am on vacation. I did eat at the pool side bar several times for lunch while my husband had the boys up at the condo making their lunch and I fell in love with the Mahi Mahi sandwhich (called the Sardinera). I highly recommend this! The burgers were great too... a true cheeseburger in paradise! The service at the pool bar was also VERY fast! I was expecting to be on "island time" but this was not the case. We also ate at a seafood/steak restaurant a few miles from the HDM called La Terraza and it was very good (about $20 per meal). There are lots of other places to eat off the property that came highly recommended--we just didn't get around to visiting them.
I can't say enough wonderful things about the pool/beach area! The only thing I was a little dissapointed about was the ocean water. The waves can get a bit rough (2-4 feet) and because of this, the water at the edge is not as blue as I have seen in places like the Bahamas or Antigua. Snorkeling is pretty much out of the question because of this. To be honest though--I spent most of my time near the gorgeous pool area (and that's saying something since I am a huge beach buff!). The lazy river was very large and went all the way from the closed down Cerromar to the HDM. It culminates into the large pool where the amusement park-like water slide sits. That was a blast! My husband even went down many times. The water in the lazy river and large main pool was a bit chilly, but I need it after all the 85 degeree days we had. There is also a large pool next to the main pool that has swimming lanes and is definetly warmer. Closer to the hotel sits a baby pool (1-2 ft) with a hot tub sitting right next to it. Smart planning!
The staff were nothing but helpful and nice to us! The first night there I called down to let them know that our dryer was missing the lint trap. A man arrived within 5 minutes, took a look at it and told me he would be right back with the needed piece...and he was (all with a smile too!). The third night we were there, I had my husband call down to get 3 more blankets (this was at 9:00pm). They were delivered to our door within 5 minutes too! I am not one of those travelers who expects to be totally pampered while on vacation and I do believe you get what you give when it comes to hospitality. We never experienced anything but great service here!
There was never a problem with needing to reserve chairs or floats by the pool. As a matter of fact, almost everyone who has seen our pictures comments on how it looks like we had the place to ourselves (and this was high season in the second week of Feb). I'm sure this will change in a few years when the Cerromar opens back up, but this place is so large and so well layed out that I don't forsee it being a problem.
We enjoyed ourselves so much that we are seriously considering purchasing 2 weeks of a timeshare here. It was just so perfect and is only a 3 1/2 hour straight flight from Baltimore (great with kids). I took a ton of pictures so please feel free to e-mail me if you would like to see them or if you have any questions that I could answer for you.
Love the Cerramarfrom A TripAdvisor Member
Great facilities--TERRIBLE STAFFfrom TravelingBill
HOWEVER, the staff is the worst I've ever seen. My wife and I own 4 timeshares and have traded all over the world. Never have I seen a staff as incompetent and disinterested as this one. In a week there, I never saw a single staff member smile at any guest, did not hear a single "Buenos Dias" when a guest was passed, nothing. I sat in the lobby for an hour one day and watched to make certain it wasn't just me. Everytime anyone went to the front desk to ask a question, they were met with the "I could care less about your silly little problem" look and answered in monosylables. If you asked for directions, they gave you a piece of paperwith directions. No words were exchanged, just "here's your paper, now get out of my face!" I THOUGHT I WAS IN FRANCE!
I have traveled enough to know that there are lots of personalities in hotels--some very good, some, not so good. However, somehow in this one, they have collected the worst of the worst.
So, go to enjoy the beach, the golf and tennis. But don't expect any help, a smile or even common courtesy.
t believe all you have readfrom A TripAdvisor Member
We found the staff to be some of the most helpful we have ever seen(we travel alot) and check-in went very fast even at our late arrival. We found the rooms clean and spacious enough. The walls were thin but better than a motel. I read one comment about no carpeting on the floor, most tropical condos do not have carpeting because of the humidity.
One talked about no wave runners and bannana boats, we have been in Aruba and stayed at the Marriott Timeshares, you could not get a umbrella close to the water and they charged for them. You were scared to get in the water because of all the wave runners and boats. Yes I agree there is not alot of resturants right now because of the hotel shut down but that will not be long term. You are in a condo, go buy some local sea food and prepare it yourself, it is eay and good and alot less costly.
We have been here twice this year and am booked to go back in November. We took two of our grandkids and they thought it was great, a big waterslide they could go down time after time and kids club everyday and a big lazy river to use.
I do recommend getting a vehicle to travel and go out to dinner but rent locally they can help you at the front desk.
If you want rest, relaxation this is a great place, if you want alot of resturants and wave runners go to almost anywhere in the U.S..
P.S. If you want snorkeling, ask at the front desk there is a great public beach not 5 mins from the resort.
P.S.S. My wife and I are very energetic middle aged people, not old retired people. Go to this location it is a great place.
Hyatt Hacienda del Mar - our tripfrom Zac495
The room was beautiful, albeit a little small. We had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath. My favorite part was the incredible view of the ocean - be sure to get at least 5th floor. We were on the top floor. There was a great whirlpool in the master bedroom which we really enjoyed. We had 5 kids with us. The boys slept in the lock-off. There was a bed and a pull out couch - plus they had their own balcony. The girls used the pull out in the living room. The only complaint is that the walls were VERY thin, thus difficult for privacy. The resort is not new - and it's clear that it isn't a brand new, perfect unit - but it was, in my opinion, just fine.
The pool area was great. The lazy river was so much fun. The kids loved going down the slides and landing at the swim up bar, where the ordered pina coladas (no alchohol). The only problem - it's very difficult to get the tubes. You must get them by 10 or they will be gone. Most of the guests were very nice about sharing, however. We'd just ask if we could borrow and return. You can rent one for the day at 5 dollars for the day. There's a huge waterslide which was a lot of fun for the kids, too. There were plenty of chairs - no need to reserve them early. The place was pretty empty.The beach was beautiful, but very small (that is - thin). The water was slightly rough, and there were rocks in many areas. we spent more time by the pool. We did go over to Dorado (the hotel) and preferred the beach there.
There was little snorkeling or many activities. This was our main complaint. No banana boats, no snorkeling off the beach. You could do a catamaran snorkel trip - 2 and a half hours for 70 per person. We thought that was outrageous, so we didn't go. There were jetrunners for 65 for half hour which we did - fun, but expensive. There was ping pong, but they only had one ball! The casino was small, but pleasant. But the food was bad. My husband and I really enjoy good restaurants, and we couldn't find one. We did not have a car (bad idea). The hotel will drive you - but they charge a FORTUNE. If you decide you want to go out regularly - definitely rent a car.
We ate at Johnny Rockets at the resort (basic greasy food) and the Chinese place which was very good and very expensive. If we ever return, we'd probably just get take out rice from there and cook chicken or something in the room. Oh - the lock out is a double bed - not queen, if that makes a difference to you. Su Casa - the fanciest restaurant - requires long pants and closed shoes - so be sure to bring them if you care to go. We didn't.
All in all, the resort is lovely if you just enjoy lying around and playing in the pool. If you prefer great food and adventure - go to Aruba.
Not a lot of activities on sitefrom tort5670
Top Local Tips for Dorado
Morenas restaurant Morenas (not certain of spelling) located in Dorado a 5-10 minute drive from Hyatt Hacienda del Mar. Good food and good service. We enjoyed it.
RENT A CAR, EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT EXPLORING The charge for the shuttle service from San Juan airport is so high it's cheaper to rent a small car even if you're not going off exploring the island. Just to have for supermarket trips and a couple of short drives off the property, it's well worth it.
Driving to the resort at night. Our plane was 8 hours late (thank you US Airways) so we picked up our rental car at night and drove in the dark. We got lost in the driving rain, avoiding an accident. After several wrong turns and an extra hour of driving (we hadn't studied the map well enough), our biggest problem was finding the resort. The directions weren't quite accurate and we drove up and down the road in the dark. Two gate attendants at other resorts didn't know what we were talking about. Finally went several miles farther and found the entrance. Tip: Take a shuttle if you arrive late. (We asked for an hour later check-out and the resort said "absolutely" - nice people.)
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- Address: 301 Highway 693 - Dorado - 00646 - Puerto Rico
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Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Country Single
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is releasing a country single song, "Country Strong."The song is from the film that Gwyneth Paltrow will star in as Kelly Canter, a faded country star looking for a comeback.
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lol, those are great Dan!
Melinda, two of these fly over my head. I don't get the joke about the single mothers or scooby-doo.
Which two, Idaho?
"What children of single mothers might look like"
"I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for you meddling kids."
Well, I'm not 100% certain but ... what the heck:
Thanks Loren.
Hi Spud! I guess the President one wasn't really a funny one, but just a truth. Loren was right about Scooby Doo. At the end of every episode, the villan (sp?) said those exact same words to "The Gang". Every time. lol
That's right! I love Scooby Doo Booklover!
Yep, I know! It was Spud who didn't! I watched Scooby Doo all the time as a kid!
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Vinyl Fruit Bowl
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Have an old, scratched-up LP you were going to toss? Don't! Turn it into a fruit bowl instead, following the steps in this well-done Instructable. A lovely way to reuse otherwise an otherwise useless object, and music lovers are sure to be enchanted (although be sure to explain to them that the record was damaged so they don't freak out).
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This pattern was originally published in the UK magazine "Inside Crochet" October 2011 issue and is due to be republished in the US magazine "Love of Crochet" Spring 2012 issue.
This set includes a Necklace, Bracelets and Earrings. It is the same basic design as the Bridal Crotat Set, however, the Necklace is longer with the Bracelets and Earrings a little different. Consequently, items from both patterns can be mixed and matched.
Written instructions and stitch diagrams are included. Basic Crotat instructions are in the included "How to Crotat" eBook.
Crochet tatting is a unique form of tatting using a crochet hook. Traditional tatting is done with shuttles. Cro-tat is similar in nature to "Needle Tatting" where the knots (or stitches) are worked on to the needle and then more thread is pulled through them. However, Cro-tat is distinct from these other forms in that it combines the flexibility of crochet and the ease of use of a crochet hook. The hook used has a long straight shank and a smaller head than regular hooks.
You may think this is a new technique, however, instructions for "Tatting with a Crochet Hook" are given in 1869 Godey's Lady Book ,Vol. 78, pages 271 and 272. A Czech book, produced for the "Womens Hand Work School" in Prague 1881 also has some instructions.
The technique is surprisingly simple and versatile. Use small hooks and thread for lacy edgings and motifs for your clothes or for to make doilies. Use larger hooks and yarn to make items to wear.
Unfortunately, Crotat is not as popular as it once was so pattern books and hooks are not as widely available. However, there is a set of Prym hooks suitable for thread while, for larger items, those lovely wooden or bamboo hooks, with a slight adjustment to the head, are perfect.
Once you have mastered the basic ring, the rest is easy. And to help you do this, I have produced a"How to Crotat" eBook.
Crotat is best worked with a yarn or thread which doesn't stretch. I prefer cotton based.
The zip file contains both UK English and US English versions plus a free copy of the "How to Crotat" eBook. My patterns are not watermarked or locked, apart from a copyright statement at the bottom of each page.
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Hello! I am Helen Free and I design unique crochet patterns under the name of Enfys. I love colour and my favourite things to crochet are Rainbows. I love designing bright and cheerful things for children.
I also scrapbook and have combined this with crochet with a fun range of motifs to use in scrapbooking.
Now that Craftsy have updated the system to allow zip files, all of my English patterns are being updated to a zip file with both the UK terms and the US terms.
My new German patterns and Swedish patterns are being listed separately.
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Do these people ever do any research? I can think of so many places better. For one, ALOBAR has the best BRUNCH and DINNER in the area by far.... Casa Enrique is great too.
Best brunch places in Long Island City: The weekend starts here
Which places in Long Island City are worth getting out of bed for? Check out the best brunch spots for a late-morning weekend meal.
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Start your perfect Saturday or Sunday in leisurely fashion at one of Long Island City's best brunch places. Whether you're looking for a bargain brunch at a popular neighborhood diner or something more upscale, there are plenty of options for pancakes, egg dishes and brunch cocktails.
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Bel Aire Diner
- Price band: 1/4
Located within walking distance of Socrates Sculpture Park, the Bel Aire earns points for extras like the gratis beets and chickpeas your family can nosh on while you wait for your order. Seen-it-all staffers won't grimace when you mention your child's food allergies.
- 31-91 21st St, (at Broadway)
LIC Market
- Price band: 1/4
This Long Island City restaurant serves market-driven casual fare for breakfast and lunch, and sells its house-made sauces, jams and pickles in a small retail area.
- 21-52 44th Dr, (between 21st and 23rd Sts)
M. Wells Dinette
- Rated as: 4/5
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
Circumstances, such as natural disasters and irascible landlords, can conspire to sink even the buzziest restaurant. And long lines outside don't always translate to a cushion against trouble. M. Wells, among the most celebrated debuts of the past few years, brought Quebecois gluttony to New York, turning a remote corner of Queens into a hot food-destination. It lost its sweet lease, though, while still going strong in 2011, serving its last veal brains in brown butter and its
- 22-25 Jackson Ave, (at 46th Ave)
Sage General Store
- Price band: 1/4
The owners of this inviting nook located near P.S.1 are parents themselves, and are happy to create special meals for picky eaters. But with a roster of dishes like mac and cheese, tomato-basil soup and grilled cheese combos (crafted from locally farmed ingredients), you're not likely to need that safety net. A selection of house-made cupcakes and brownies make for a nice finish.
- 24-20 Jackson Ave, (between Pearson St and 45th Ave)
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Sorry, I meant just "won" runner-up best brunch in all of Queens. Dan
You also missed Crescent Grill which just one runner-up Best Brunch in the 2014 Queens Courier Best of the Boro Restaurants/Bars contest for all of Queens, not just LIC!!!! Dan
did you actually go to LIC? These are great, but FAR from the best... you missed El Ay Si for brunch... homemade tater tots and egg sandwiches... all in all, this best of LIC guide blows.


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A secret is like a dove: when it leaves my hand it takes wing.Arabian Proverb
Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.Aphra Behn
To know that one has a secret is to know half the secret itself.Henry Ward Beecher
To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.Samuel Johnson
Three can keep a secret if two are dead.Benjamin Franklin
Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.Jean de La Fontaine
A woman can keep one secret - the secret of her ageVoltaire
The secret of two is God's secret, the secret of three is everybody's secretProverb
When a secret is revealed, it is the fault of the man who confided itFrench Proverb
The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keepEdgar Watson Howe
The secret to humor is surprise.Aristotle
According to the oral tradition of Witches, we were once the priests and priestesses of a peasant Pagan religion. Members of this secret sect met at night beneath the full moon, for these were the "misfits" and "outcasts" who did not fit into mainstream society. Little has changed over the centuries and the Witchcraft community still embraces individuals frequently rejected in mainstream society. These include gays, lesbians, transgendered individuals, and other people with the courage to live their lives authentically in accord with who they are inside their hearts, minds, and spirits.RAVEN GRIMASSI
Strider" I am to one fat man who lives within a day's march of foes that would freeze his heart, or lay his little town in ruin, if he were not guarded ceaselessly. Yet we would not have it otherwise. If simple folk are free from care and fear, simple they will be, and we must be secret to keep them so.J.R.R. Tolkien
To follow without halt, one aim; there is the secret of success. And success? What is it? I do not find it in the applause of the theatre. It lies rather in the satisfaction of accomplishment.Anna Pavlova
The Secret Doctrine is the common property of the countless millions of men born under various climates, in times with which History refuses to deal, and to which esoteric teachings assign dates incompatible with the theories of Geology and Anthropology.H. P. Blavatsky
Poor people will do almost anything to avoid problems. They see a challenge and they run…the secret to success, my friends, is not to try to avoid or get rid of or shrink from your problems; the secret is to grow yourself so that you are bigger than your problems.T. Harv Eker
The secret of success is to be in harmony with existence, to be always calm to let each wave of life wash us a little farther up the shore.Cyril Connolly
Let a man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim: Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world yields, or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and you will succeed.William Makepeace Thackeray
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestlyBuddha
Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's liberty.Henri Frederic Amiel
Pregnant women! They had that weird frisson, an aura of magic that combined awkwardly with an earthy sense of duty. Mundane, because they were nothing unique on the suburban streets; ethereal because their attention was ever somewhere else. Whatever you said was trivial. And they had that preciousness which they imposed wherever they went, compelling attention, constantly reminding you that they carried the future inside, its contours already drawn, but veiled, private, an inner secret.Ruth Morgan


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Amazing!!! A must get for any G6 user!!!
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Shortly after receiving my first G6 starter kit, I ordered these along with some Sub Zero liquid. Even though I was pretty satisfied with the starter kit set up, I still had a small yearning for a deeper and more flavorful hit. Let me tell you, these did the job and then some! Agreeing with the other reviewers of this product, this does make a HUGE improvement on an already great product from Halo. Very satisfied customer here.
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Great cartomizer but only use with variable voltage on the triton
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These are great if you'd prefer a warmer vape than the standard resistance cartomizer. Because it's a lower resistance, it can even save battery life too as you need less electricity to get the coil heated. However, you should be aware some eliquids will be more likely to "burn" on standard voltages, so you'll just have to be aware. I wouldn't use these with the Triton unless you get the variable voltage which lets you lower the standard voltage.
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WOW! What a difference.
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I just received my order of LR blanks today and all I can say is OMG! Increased performance over the already great standard Blank cartomizers. The flavors are stronger and more pronounced, and the vapor production is better. I only wish they were available in all the color choices, but for now I'll roll with the black ones because they work great.
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Improved experience
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These low resistance blanks are one of the best features of the G6, very noticeable difference in throat hit and taste. I love the warm feeling on the lips as well. I have not noticed any issue with burnt taste even when getting near empty plus my battery last longer because its easier to get a satisfying drag.
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Got these after getting a G6 starter kit and wanted to see what these blanks had to offer. A very pleasant surprise! The increase in flavor was noticed immediately. I strongly suggest these for anyone wanting a more throaty, flavorful vape.
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Ordered these LR blanks with my starter kit and they are perfect. Very close to dragging from a analog. I'll definitely be ordering more.
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Give them a try!
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One thing that drew me to the Triton was the ability to use the cartridges to reduce the footprint of the ecig. I tried the regular cartridges, but they did not work for me, but then I noticed the low resistance and did some research. The low resistance brings out more flavor and is closer to the regular tanks. They are much better and I will be purchasing more for sure.
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Great throat hit and vapor production!
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If you are like me and like a big throat hit and a little warmer vapor then this is for you. These are the same size of the standard resistance, but have LR on them to easily identify that they are low resistance. I think some of the e liquids do much better in these LR cartomizers and produce a bigger throat hit and more vapor. The only caveat is they supposedly drain your battery faster so if you are going to be using these maybe get a 102mm battery to go with it if you are on the go. Overall I highly recommend and look forward to experimenting with these more on different e liquids.
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After using prefilled carts on other brands of e-cigs I was tired of having a harder drag and not getting the full flavor of my vape. After hearing about Halo from a friend and trying out their G6 with the LRs equipped I was amazed with how much vapor, flavor and throat hit I was getting.
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I purchased these cartomizers a couple of months ago, and kind of forgot about them. I recently pulled them out, and was greatly impressed at the increase in flavor, especially with the tobacco flavors. I use them on my G6. Good job Halo. I will be purchasing more of these in the future.


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This event is perfect for families, and kids can enjoy activities including a teddybear clinic, face painting and arts and crafts. Associates from Doylestown Hospital's Children's Village will be offering FREE brief child watch sessions for kids ages 18 months and older while caregivers tour the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens.
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Pie Reinvented: 15 New Takes on Pie Around the U.S.
Remember when pie was just pie? Single crust, or double, perhaps with a lattice top. A summer berry filling, pumpkin in fall, or maybe chocolate cream. And should the occasion call for it, a scoop of ice cream. Today, enterprising bakers have taken the building blocks of pie and rearranged them into every possible permutation. Pie lollipops, pie Pop-Tarts, pie in Mason jars weve seen them all. Here are some of the crazy things 20 bakeries do with pie, each more unexpected than the last.
If you're looking for more pie inspiration from the pros, check out America's best pie shops.
Momofuku Milk Bar; NYC and online
Christina Tosi's blockbuster bakery is known for irreverent takes on nostalgic sweets — like cereal milk soft-serve and almost-unbearably rich, sugar and butter laden crack pie. Starting November 1, look for the apple pie cake — butter cake layered with apple pie filling, then topped with crumbled pie crust. It's one of the few true pie-cake hybrids out there.


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Some reports of iTunes issues while upgrading to 3.0
A bit late to the party, I started the process of updating my iPhone at 3:00 PM Eastern. iTunes downloaded the update without a problem, but the install process was halted with the error message:
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From there I've got two options: OK, which simply closes the dialog box, and More Information, which points a browser to a Knowledge Base article on iPhone activation issues. Mike also noted the appearance of an error -4 dialog earlier.
It looks to us like Apple's servers are getting slammed hard. A bit of patience ought to do the trick; you might also benefit from restarting both iTunes and your iPhone. Still, the whole thing makes me feel like Veruca Salt: "But I want an Oompa Loompa NOW!"
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Another week in the books and here we find more players warranting consideration in the realm of Fantasy Football insanity! Maybe it is due to injury, or ineffectiveness, or a noticeable performance, but regardless you need to be mindful of the existence of these players. Rest assured, your opponents are!
In the second installment, let's zoom in on some Wide Receivers and Tight Ends that should be on your radar!
Wide Receivers
WR Eddie Royal, San Diego Chargers – Bottom line? The guy has five touchdowns in two weeks. Can this production continue? I am most certain no, but QB Phillip Rivers is playing incredibly well to start the season, and when he looks down field, he seems to be locking in on his diminutive teammate. Safe to say that Royal is flat out delivering like FF Royalty. Couldn't resist… .
WR Marlon Brown, Baltimore Ravens – We talked about Brown last week, and if you grabbed him and even went so far as top start him, congratulations. Playing opposite WR Torrey Smith and filling in for injured WR Jacoby Jones all play to Brown's favor. If he went unselected in your draft last week, don't make the same mistake again. Brown is shaping up to be a solid WR3 or better moving forward.
WR Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns – Because of a two game league suspension, Gordon was either drafted late or not drafted at all. He is easily their most explosive receiver and his return is a welcome sight in Cleveland. If by chance he was passed over, make the move and add him to your squad. Even if QB Brandon Weeden misses this week, Gordon should still manage to be effective.
WR Stephen Hill, New York Jets – Simply put, other than TE Kellen Winslow, Hill is probably the most dynamic, capable receiver on the Jets roster. He'll struggle at times along with the Jets and their rookie QB Geno Smith, but Hill has the talent to make plays and should be somewhat of a factor week in and week out. He's worth monitoring.
WR Reuben Randle, New York Giants – After last week's 100+ yard performance, Randle didn't add much to the stat sheet in week two against the Broncos. But he was still targeted a total of nine times in the game by QB Eli Manning and that says confidence to me. If WR Victor Cruz or more likely WR Hakeem Nicks go down, Randle will be a must start.
WR Aaron Dobson, New England Patriots – If Dobson can somehow manage to shed the dropsies that didn't plague him in college, and this kid could be something. Between Dobson and WR Kenbrell Thompkins, the mental errors are understandable, but maddening all the same. Grab one of these guys and be patient it could reap rewards. Remember, that quarterback over there is pretty good.
WR Ace Sanders, Jacksonville Jaguars – Ace Sanders, Pet Detective. Sorry, had to be done. Now without a doubt, winner of the Cool Name of the Week award. Sanders was targeted heavily in the slot, and is worth keeping an eye on especially with QB Chad Henne in the lineup. Opposite WR Cecil Shorts, the stage is set for a complimentary option to emerge. The opportunity for Sanders is definitely there. Alllll righty then!!
Tight Ends
TE Garrett Graham, Houston Texans – Admittedly, teammate TE Owen Daniels is the bigger name in Houston and in fantasy circles for sure, but both have emerged as factors in the Texans offense. They have combined for five total touchdowns this season thus far and just under 150 yards receiving. Graham is worth keeping on your radar for sure, especially with Daniels being susceptible to the injury bug.
TE Coby Fleener, Indianapolis Colts – With TE Dwayne Allen inactive, Fleener was called on upon to play a bigger role in the Colts offense and delivered. IF Allen misses any more time, Fleener is someone to consider, but if Allen is back in the mix, it becomes more difficult to count on production from the Stanford product. That said, it's all about being mindful of status and acting accordingly.
TE Jordan Reed, Washington Redskins – I mentioned Reed in my sleeper article last week, and with his appearance in the end zone for the second straight week for the Redskins, I guess it is time to mention him here. TE Fred Davis is playing out a one year contract and still getting himself settled from last season's Achilles injury. Reed is the younger, cheaper option and at it looks right now, the more productive one. He bears keeping a close watch.
TE Charles Clay, Miami Dolphins – After the Dolphins lost TE Dustin Keller for the season they needed another TE to step up and perform. It looks like the former fullback in college is making a modest attempt to comply. He used those fullback skills honed at Tulsa to give Miami a one yard score, and was active as a receiver with over 100 yards on the day. He is by no means a guarantee, but if he continues to fill a need, he could find himself gaining some fantasy attention.
Take the plunge! Do your homework and make a play for someone that can not only help you now, but can benefit you down the road!
Check out Walking the Waiver Wire QB's and RB's! Just posted!
Remember, if winning wasn't everything, they wouldn't keep score!!!
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Pacific Rim comes to theaters tomorrow, and I'm already planning my route. Giant robots, Godzilla-style monsters, and a complete absence of Shia LaBeouf - what more could you want from a summer blockbuster? How about an official Android game... or two? The "full" Pacific Rim game comes from Reliance Games, a developer that tends to specialize in licensed titles. It's not to be confused with the other official game, which is more of an AR gimmick.
I've been handling a fair bit of the gaming coverage here on Android Police for the last nine months, to say nothing of our regular game roundups. And while I'm still ecstatic that there's such a plethora of variety on the platform, there's definitely a few game elements that are far, far beyond their sell-by date. I'd hate to discourage developers from making games, but consider this: if your mobile game features any of the following bullet points, and (perhaps more importantly) a lack of innovation, you're doing something wrong.
Kindle Fire owners and Amazon Appstore users, you've got two heavyweights added to your gaming catalog. Warner Bros Games has published Scribblenauts Remix and Batman: Arkham City Lockdown to the Appstore, both previously available only on iOS. Of the two, Scribblenauts is probably worth more attention, as the series has garnered critical acclaim on portable consoles, PC, and mobile.
Scribblenauts got its start on the Nintendo DS, where its mix of creative gameplay and quirky puzzles were a good match for the touchscreen-based controls.
After a long time in development, Marvel (and their parent company Disney) have released Avengers Initiative to the Android masses. Coming with a $6.99 price tag on a limited number of devices, it adds to the growing list of Avengers-themed mobile games, even if only one of those heroes is available in this particular title.
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Avengers Initiative puts you in the role of the Hulk, who has been tasked in bringing in a number of super-villains who have escaped from a high-tech prison in the Marvel Universe.
Blood? Check. Glory? Check. An "Infinity Blade"-like experience on Android? Glu Mobile's new game "Blood & Glory" has you covered. Hack, slash, dodge, use special attacks and combos, wipe the blood off your screen, then rinse and repeat as you participate in a series of medieval tournaments.


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Björk continues to unveil Biophilia with the release of the video for "Moon," the latest single off the forthcoming album, due out October 11. The video was directed, produced, and art directed by Björk, Inez and Vinoodh, M/M Paris, and James Merry. Watch the video here. "Moon" is available now as a single and as a special feature of the Biophilia App. Both are available exclusively at iTunes and the App Store.Read more|Journal Topics:Artist News Videobjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-explains-the-new-biophilia-album-release-date-2011-09-14September 14, 2011|0 comments
Björk's Biophilia project is the Icelandic artist's most interdisciplinary project to date, comprising a studio album, an app, a new website, custom-made musical instruments, live shows, and educational workshops. The album is due out on October 11, two weeks after its initially scheduled release date. Björk has written a statement explaining why the move was made and offering lots of great news about the album in the process! Read the full text of Björk's note here.Read more|Journal Topics:Album Release Artist Newsbjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-biophilia-featured-npr-all-songs-considered-fall-preview-so-glad-theres-bjork-2011-09-13September 13, 2011|0 commentsBjörk's "Biophilia" Featured in NPR's "All Songs Considered" Fall Preview: "So Glad There's a Björk in This World"
Björk's forthcoming album, Biophilia, due out October 11, is featured in the latest episode of NPR's All Songs Considered, the show's Fall Music Preview. The show's contributors "talk about some of the releases they're most looking forward to coming out this fall." Host Bob Boilen offers Björk's latest single, "Moon," to the Fall Preview mix. "There's no one that makes music like this," says Boilen. "I'm so glad that there is a Björk in this world." Watch a preview video of the "Moon" app here.Read more|Journal Topics:Artist News Video Web/Technology Radiobjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-talks-with-cbc-q-about-trailblazing-new-album-biophilia-performs-headlining-set-bestival-2011-09-12September 12, 2011|0 commentsBjörk Talks with CBC's "Q" About Her "Trailblazing" New Album, "Biophilia"; Performs Headlining Set at Bestival
Björk brought the music of Biophilia, her forthcoming album, to Britain's Isle of Wight last night, where she headlined the four-day Bestival's closing night. Q magazine says "it's clear from the off, the Icelandic singer does not do 'average' festival sets." She was the featured guest on the full hour of the CBC radio show Q. "Few artists can lay claim to being the greatest cultural export of their home country," says the show, citing her "trailblazing" new album. Björk also spoke with Studio 360 about her memories of September 11, 2001, and the ways in which the world has changed since. Listen to her comments here.Read more|Journal Topics:On Tour Artist News Radiobjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-moon-single-biophilia-app-now-itunes-2011-09-07September 07, 2011|0 comments
Björk continues to unveil Biophilia with the release of the brand new track "Moon" as a single and as a special feature of the Biophilia App, both available exclusively through iTunes. The app is a song and music sequencer inspired by similarities between cycles in music and cycles of the moon and tides. It also contains an animation, a scrolling music notation and an essay exploring Björk's ideas about cycles in music and nature.Read more|Journal Topics:Album Release Artist Newsbjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-virus-named-todays-top-tune-kcrw-biophilia-earns-4-stars-uncut-mojo-q-2011-08-25August 25, 2011|0 comments
"Virus," the latest single from Björk's forthcoming album, Biophilia, is today's Top Tune at KCRW in Los Angeles, free to download at kcrw.com. The Biophilia album is already receiving critical acclaim in early reviews from the UK, with Uncut, MOJO, and Q all giving it four stars. Q says: "Biophilia is a wonderful record in the most literal sense: it overflows with wonder." The magazine includes "Virus" on its list of "Q50 Essential Tracks," saying it "harks back to the lavish frost-sparkle beauty of Vespertine."Read more|Journal Topics:Artist News Reviews Web/Technologybjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-receive-outstanding-contribution-music-award-inaugural-aim-independent-music-awards-2011-08-24August 24, 2011|0 comments
Björk will be recognized with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the inaugural AIM Independent Music Awards, taking place this November in London. The award, selected by a judging panel of UK music critics and tastemakers, recognizes an artist who continues to influence and inspire with their work. Says AIM, the UK's Association of Independent Music: "Björk continues to push boundaries with her work and continues to create music that inspires and influences music fans, other artists and the wider music business."Read more|Journal Topics:Artist Newsbjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-reveals-biophilia-album-cover-2011-08-18August 18, 2011|1 comments
Björk has revealed the cover of Biophilia, her forthcoming album. Björk's most interdisciplinary project to date, Biophilia comprises a studio album, an app, a new website, custom-made musical instruments, live shows, and educational workshops. She has collaborated with app developers, scientists, writers, inventors, musicians, and instrument makers to create a unique multimedia exploration of the universe and its physical forces—particularly those where music, nature and technology meet. The Guardian calls "Virus," the latest app component, "an an innovative and important app. But crucially, also a fun one."Read more|Journal Topics:Artist Newsbjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/pitchfork-interviews-bjork-for-fifteenth-anniversary-crystalline-series-available-today-2011-08-16August 16, 2011|0 comments
Music and culture website Pitchfork.com launched 15 years ago this summer, in 1996, and in honor of this anniversary, the site is taking a look at artists "who've left a mark on the musical landscape over the past 15 years"; Björk was chosen for the first feature in the series. Writer Brandon Stosuy talks to the artist about her career and her work since 1996 through her upcoming album, Biophilia. As the release of Biophilia draws closer, Björk's "Crystalline Series"—four 12" vinyl imports from the UK featuring variations on music from Biophilia—have been made available. The series includes remixes from Grammy-winning engineer Serban Ghenea, British electronic artist Matthew Herbert (who previously collaborated with Björk on her album Vespertine), and musician Omar Souleyman.Read more|Journal Topics:News Web/Technologybjorkhttp://www.nonesuch.com/journal/bjork-virus-single-biophilia-app-now-on-itunes-2011-08-09August 09, 2011|0 comments
Björk continues to roll out Biophilia with today's release of the "Virus" single and as a special feature on the Biophilia App, both available exclusively through iTunes. The app feature is part musical instrument, part sonic artwork, and part scientifically informed educational animation. SPIN calls "Virus" the album's "most intimate song yet," adding that "never has a song about human ailment sounded so seductive or beautiful." Björk discusses the project on the BBC World Service's The Strand. The two custom-made editions of the Biophilia album must be ordered by the end of the day this Thursday, August 11.Read more|Journal Topics:Album Release Artist News Web/Technologybjork


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There were no lucky jackpot winners for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, upping the pot to $550 million for Tuesday.
Many players hoped that Friday the 13th would bring them good luck in the Mega Millions game as heavy sales prompted lottery officials to boost the jackpot to $425 million. But no one won the jacpot.
The winning numbers were drawn Friday night.
The winning numbers were 19 24 26 27 70 and the Mega Ball was 12.
The estimated $425 million jackpot was the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever, trailing a $656 million jackpot won in March 2012, and it is the fifth largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
Tuesday's jackpot has now rolled over 21 times.
Mega Millions is played in 43 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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3.1 Phillip LimThe Spanish theme was obvious at this Spring presentationfrom the off-center buns, down to the ruffled Christian Louboutins on the models? feet. The clothes were ruffled tooon the front, on the back, and as trimming on trench coats, dresses, blouses and jackets. But with a diversely stylish front row, it seemed as if the designer was saying that this collection has something for everyone: Juliette Lewis, DJ Leigh Lezark, Emmy Rossum and Leighton Meister all smiled brightly as the edgy-but-pretty looks strode by.
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Congress Hits YouTube, Lewis Black Pissed
What with Queen Elizabeth, the Pope, and the Vatican utilizing YouTube to, well, spread the word, Congress has now begun venturing into the land of skateboarding squirrels and emoting small-town girly boys. But if this is all the production value House Republican Whip Eric Cantor can muster, it's no wonder the guy can't wrap his head around a $900 billion stimulus. The Daily Show's Lewis Black cracked us up with this un-shocking exposé.


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The American Geographical Society was the pre-eminent geographical society in the nineteenth-century U.S. This book explores how geographical knowledge and practices took shape as a civic enterprise, under the leadership of Charles P. Daly, AGS president for 35 years (1864-1899). The ideals and programmatic interests of the AGS link to broad institutional, societal, and spatial contexts that drove interest in geography itself in the post-Civil War period, and also link to Charles Daly's personal role as New York civic leader, scholar, revered New York judge, and especially, popularizer of geography.
Daly's leadership in a number of civic and social reform causes resonated closely with his work as geographer, such as his influence in tenement housing and street sanitation reform in New York City. Others of his projects served commercial interests, including in American railroad development and colonization of the African Congo. Daly was also New York's most influential access point to the Arctic in the latter nineteenth century. Through telling the story of the nineteenth-century AGS and Charles Daly, this book provides a critical appraisal of the role of particular actors, institutions, and practices involved in the development and promotion of geography in the mid-nineteenth century U.S. that is long overdue.
Contents: Introduction: geography as a civic discipline in 19th-century America; Charles P. Daly's gendered geography; New York City's friend of labor: geography and urban social reform; Transporting American empire; rails, canals, and the politics of the 'geo-personal'; Arctic science and the 'jurist-geographer'; 'Geographical exploration is commercial progress': in the Congo; Postscript: reclaiming Charles P. Daly, prospects and problems; Bibliography; Index.
About the Author: Karen M. Morin is Professor of Geography at Bucknell University, USA
Reviews: 'Geographers have not generally been good at writing their own histories. There is much to learn from Morin's exhaustive archival research into this widely influential nineteenth century "conservative liberal" and much to argue about too, but her account and the debates it sparks will help to fill in some of the blank spots in the discipline's map of itself.' Neil Smith, City University of New York, USA and University of Aberdeen, UK'Civic Discipline is an outstanding book, the best we have, on the making of American geography during the "Gilded Age". Drawing on unexplored archives, Karen Morin reveals new and unexpected stories about the discipline's pioneering institutions and personalities, specifically Charles Daly, the long-serving President of the American Geographical Society. This is a powerful commentary on the creation of a distinctively American geographical imagination on the eve of the American century.'Mike Heffernan, University of Nottingham, UK'This book is suitable for those interested in the history of geography, particularly in the United States, as well as for teaching courses in the history and scope of geography. Civic Discipline provides worthwhile and thoughtful analysis that is suitable for consideration by geographers and historians.' Journal of Cultural Geography'Morin does a remarkable job defining the practice of civic geography and excavating the contributions of Daly. Through her extensive archival research, she constructs the realm of nineteenth-century geography and how Daly and the AGS were major players in shaping geographic knowledge, particularly that of the movers and shakers in New York and Washington.' The Professional Geographer'… viewed as a whole, the work is an important and welcomed addition to a literature that is all too limited. Foremost, the author is to be congratulated for diving into a topic that has seemingly just been waiting for this kind of excavation and interpretation, and for doing it with originality and critical acumen.' Social and Cultural Geography'Karen Morin's study of Charles P. Daly and the American Geographical Society (AGS) is a fine piece of scholarship and an important addition to the still modest corpus of work on late nineteenth-century U.S. geography as a broad set of practices extending beyond the fledgling academic discipline.' Annals of the Association of American Geographers
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Yes you heard me say it, I have a messy house (not to be confused with dirty) but messy it is! Take a look in my kitchen and you will see dirty dishes in my sink (even with 2 loads of dishes done every day), next to my laundry closet is a pile of laundry waiting to be done (can't get caught up on that either) my living room during the day is flooded with the kids toys, my bed room has a pile of laundry that needs to be put away and a growing pile … [Read more...]
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How Apple CEO Tim Cook Infuriates Investors
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The recent Apple (AAPL) earnings report reminds us there is a specific agenda in mind by investors and analysts who cater to investors. That is, gain smartphone unit share growth and dominance at any cost.
The reasoning behind the agenda is as follows: If Apple can seize the upper hand against smartphone competitors by virtue of increasing unit share, then the competitors suffer and Apple dominates the market. That means that, unfettered by realistic competition, Apple can grow exponentially. That, in turn, means Apple becomes a growth stock, insofar as smartphone sales go, and that's a significant portion of Apple's revenue.
A growth stock means that X dollars invested now will bring X + Y dollars at some short-term point down the road. In other words, Apple puts money in investor pockets. Any Apple strategy that doesn't do that is disagreeable.
That hasn't been happening, and investors are upset.(GOOG) Android was much less mature. Amazon (AMZN) hadn't yet released the Kindle Fire series. Hewlett-Packard was struggling with its Touchpad, and the BlackBerry (BBRY) Playbook and the Motorola Xoom were disasters. It seemed like no one but Apple would ever figure out how to build a decent tablet. Money poured into AAPL, and the stock eventually zoomed to $700. It also happened when Microsoft (MSFT) had 95% OS market share and called the shots, and there's a certain nostalgia for the days of market share domination. But then Windows wasn't considered the premium operating system the Mac OS X was. The analogy fails, and that's instructive. Apple's Different Agenda Nowadays, the Apple competition is more sophisticated and accomplished. That means Apple has to be careful about its brand. For example, if Apple were to lower the cost and value of its iPhones to increase unit share, several bad things would happen. First, in the U.S. where carrier subsidies have traditionally set a fixed customer price up front, the back-end payments to Apple would decline resulting in lower revenue. Next, globally, where carrier subsidies are less common, the iPhone would be thrown into a price war with competitors. Demand would surge and Apple would risk not being able to meet demand for a product whose legacy had been quality but is seen to be deteriorating. That's long-term damage. Not being able to meet demand (in the short term) for a degraded product brand (in the long term) is a recipe for disaster. All too quickly, unit share would decline instead of rising.
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littleIndiana - blog about Indiana small towns and their attractions
Journal and Courier local community information webpages Note you can use the search box on the right side of the page to search for particular community groups.
Journal and Courier Events and "What to Do" webpage
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- Purdue Univerity
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- City of Lafayette
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- C-Span archive of City & County Council Minutes
- Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
- Lafayette School Corporation
- New Community School
- Lafayette Catholic Schools
- IVY Tech Community College - Lafayette Campus
- Harrison College - Lafayette Campus
- Index to "Old Lafayette" columns by Bob Kreibel
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- C-Span archive of City & County Council Minutes
- Lafayette Online
- Tippecanoe County School Corporation
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- Barbarry Heights: www.barbarry.org
- Glenwood Heights: www.glenwoodheights.net
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- Hills and Dales Neighborhood Association: www.hillsanddales.net
- Lauren Lakes: www.laurenlakes.org
- New Chauncey Neighborhood Association: www.newchauncey.org
- Northwestern Heights: www.nwheights.com
- Prophet's Ridge: www.prophetsridge.com
- University Farm Neighborhood Association: www.ufna.net
- Tippecanoe Arts Federation: www.tippecanoearts.org
- Tippy Connect Young Professionals: http://www.tippyconnectyp.com/
West Lafayette Neighborhoods homepage:
- Journal and Courier Community webpages Note you can also use the "search box" on the right hand side of the page to locate more community groups.
Reference Links: Local Festivals
Local Festivals
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West Lafayette Memories project on going historical research about West Lafayette. A joint project of faculty from Purdue University and the West Lafayette Public Library.
- Tour De West Lafayette
- Tour De Lafayette
- C-Span archive of City & County Council Minutes
- West Lafayette Public Library Board Minute Archive from 1921 through 1940
- Tippecanoe County Historical Society & The Feast of the Hunters' Moon
- Wabash-Erie Canal Association WebSite
- Archaeological Research Resources
- Lost Indiana
- Indiana State Library
- AnthroSource
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- Purdue Exponent
- Monticello Herald Journal
- Kokomo Tribune
- Logansport's Pharos-Tribune
- WASK 98.7 and 1450 - oldies.
- WKHY 93.5 Lafayette, IN - real rock.
- WKOA 105.3 - country music.
- WBAA: Public Radio from Purdue FM101.3, AM 920
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- Get Out of Town!, online guide to local recreation by Eric Thiel
- Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources' Outdoor Guide, including Indiana Canoeing Trails, Indiana Bicycling Facilities & Indiana Hiking
- Tippecanoe County Historical Society & The Feast of the Hunters' Moon
- West Lafayette Parks and Recreation - includes Morton Center class information
- Lafayette Parks and Recreation includes Columbian Park and Tropicanoe Cove
- Tippecanoe County Parks
- Wabash-Erie Canal Association (Nice trails!)
- Canal Society of Indiana
- Indiana Waterways
- Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau
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- Better Business Bureau
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- Government Jobs
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- The Scientist - best places to work for scientists
- Jobtrak
- Career Advice from Monster.com
- Green Your Business
- B Corp
- Center for Small Business and the Environment
- Ecopreneurist
- Greenbiz
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
- Kiva.org - microfinancing through the Internet - loans that change lives
Reference Links: College
- ICN - The Indiana College Network (ICN), a partnership of the state's colleges and universities, is Indiana's clearinghouse for information about college classes and degree programs available through the Internet, videotape, CD-ROM, satellite/cable television and correspondence. Housed at ICPAC, ICN helps facilitate course registration and provides free career and financial aid information to Hoosiers
- Purdue University
- IVY Tech Community College - Lafayette Campus
- Harrison College - Lafayette Campus
- INSPIRE, magazine indexes, encyclopedias, and other databases, including the new the Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) designed to help students — from high school to graduate school to specialty school and beyond and the Small Business Resource Center for how-to information on small business planning, bookkeeping, financing, human resource management, marketing, regional tax laws or starting a home-based business
- National College Access Network
- All Online School Programs
- Online Schools in Indiana
- College Drinking Prevention
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Computers & the Internet
- Digital Literacy Links and Instruction from the US Department of Commerce
- Test your connection speed at www.measurementlab.org
- Indiana Broadband Mapping Project Survey, help get good data about your broadband access to the Indiana Office of Technology
- WebReference
- Microsoft
- How to Burn Files to a CD in Windows XP
- Mashable - look in the footer under Resources for guidebooks and how-to articles regarding social media and other online technology
- Webresizer - resize your pictures for email and the web
- Free online PDF converter http://www.freepdfconvert.com/
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- Safe Blogging links
- Filtering Software links
Privacy and Security on the Web
- Phishing attacks in your email
- DON'T BE A PHISH - Increase your online safety by playing the Phishing Scam Game
- Anti-Phishing Working Group
- Spam
- What are cookies and do I want them?
- Privacy Issues and Resources
- Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P) Project at W3C, with explainitory slide show
- EPIC (Electronic Privacy Information Center) Online Guide to Privacy Resources
- Online Privacy Alliance
- Pretty Good Privacy International
- Rules and Tools for Protecting Personal Privacy Online at Privacy Alliance
- Call For Action, Consumer Tips including articles like; The Telephone's New Hook on Phishing, It Looks Legit...but is it Phishing?, and Identity theft
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