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August 14, 2014
Small Food Business Is Headed To ROAM Mobile Food Conference
Following up on yesterday's post about food trucks and mobile food businesses, I thought I'd mention that I've been invited to speak at the ROAM Conference this year. ROAM is the premier industry conference for those who own and operate mobile food businesses and those who are hoping to get their own business rolling.Read more »
August 13, 2014
Thinking Outside The Food Truck
Having a mobile food business gives you lots of flexibility to literally position yourself where the people are. But running a food truck also means you also run the risk of coming up empty some days. With things like weather and holidays all potentially impacting your customer flow and thus your bottom line, it may…Read more »
February 25, 2014
Ways Food Trucks Weather Winter
Winter has walloped the US this year. With places like New York City reporting 40-inches more snow than normal and places like the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific Northwest receiving upwards of 8 feet of snow in 10 days, folks are scrambling to shovel out and stay warm. But between road closures and people holing…Read more »
January 28, 2014
Specialty Food 2014 Plate Of The Union Report
What does the coming year hold for specialty food entrepreneurs? Check out Small Food Business' new 18-page Plate of the Union report for more information about the macro economic and consumer behavior factors that will impact the US specialty food industry in 2014.Read more »
October 8, 2013
Guest Post – Going Green for Food Trucks
Although it seems like a relatively new fad, the food-on-wheels industry has been around since the 1950's. Remember going to the county fair as a kid and getting an 'elephant ear' or a corndog? Business is a little different these days. Gourmet food trucks are finding their way to even the most rural of street…Read more »
September 18, 2013
Pedal Power – Bike Food Carts Hit The Streets
The online component of Food & Wine magazine currently has a great slideshow on their site featuring some innovative food entrepreneurs who went mobile without a motor. These small food businesses are dishing up their delicacies straight from their bike carts. Have you seen bike carts about? Do you have any personal favorites (blatant self-marketing…Read more »


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Ah, the open road. The fresh air. The wind in your face. The warm sunshine and long drives. The pit stops and convenience stores. Camping under the stars. Running out of gas. Acting like tourists. Trying to read maps.
What do they all have in common? They're components of road trips!
And we all know the best time to hit the road is summertime – no school, no work, no regrets. Just spontaneity. But that's not really how road trips happen, is it? Most likely, you're traveling with parents or siblings or other family members. You may even be with friends. But you're probably not with strangers. (Or are you?)
So what is it about stories of YA road trips that's so compelling and fun-loving? Because, more often than not, our beloved protagonists are traveling with (relative) strangers. Take Amy and Roger's Epic Detour, for example. Family friend or not, Amy knows very little of Roger. Yet, she preps to travel across the country with him. And she does so with ease (and a bit of a crush!). I don't think I could be as cool as Amy in that type of situation. Thrown into a car, for days, with a random guy? I'll pass, unless he's Orlando Bloom.
But, as readers, that's what hooks us, right? The immediate tension and conflict of knowing that our narrator will be thrown into the unknown.
But unplanned trips with friends can be just as compelling. In Saving June, Harper hits the road with her friend and a mysterious bad boy she knows little about. The trip sounds crazy, but knowing her friend is with her helps ease Harper's nerves. This situation is a bit reminiscent of that cheesy Britney Spears movie (Crossroads). What begins as a fun, thoughtful trip between two friends quickly becomes an electric tango between Harper and Mystery Boy, brimming with the possibilities of love.
It's the mere possibility of love that keeps us going and rooting for the pair, despite how horribly the trip may be going . So what if you've run out of money, gas and food? All you need is love!
Of course, things could be worse. You could be traveling cross-country with your ex, which seems almost as terrible as traveling with a stranger. But that's exactly what happens in Two-Way Street.
Courtney's boyfriend breaks up with her before their big road trip to college orientation. Talk about awkward. Could you sit in a car for that long with any of your exes? It sounds like intentional torture. But, again, because they were previously together, there's plenty of tension – good and bad – between Courtney and Jordan. And that possibility of getting back together keeps us in for the long haul, at their expense.
But the one thing we tend to forget in any road trip story is age. More often than not, the characters are no more than nineteen years old, and as young as sixteen. And it makes me think, Isn't this a little far-fetched? How can a sixteen year old just up and leave? Road trips differ from running away. They're not permanent. At the end of the day, there's always that cloud of uncertainty hanging around. Angry parents are right around the corner, waiting for your return. But why is it so easy to leave in the first place? Is it really that easy to sneak out at night? And if the trip is planned, is it really that easy to let your teenager go off on a cross-country tour (with or without strangers)? How would the story change if the parents forbid the trip, the companions?
But sometimes the characters are too far away to be controlled, like in 13 Little Blue Envelopes. Ginny gets to go overseas without parental supervision. The only present authority figure is her uncle, and even then, he can barely keep her under his control. From London to Scotland and anywhere in between, Ginny embarks on some crazy adventures… with a stranger! (I'm seeing a theme here.) But we all know how it goes, as far as foreign love interests are concerned: they get a big fat YES. (Etienne St. Claire, anyone?) They represent the one major thing consistent with nearly every YA road trip: summer flings.
Girl/Boy friends by their sides or not, the protagonists usually unintentionally fall for someone that's also along for the ride, or that they've met on the way. And that's what does it for us readers. Not the relationships themselves, but the hope and fun that comes from them. Who hasn't wanted to just pack up their bags, hit the road with some friends, and meet a hottie during the journey? It's wild and crazy, yes, but just as thrilling and eye-opening. It's about getting to see the sights and maybe also getting to be an entirely new you. It's about discovery – physical and metaphorical.
Of course, not everything is about love. Road trip stories in the YA genre also serve to transport readers to new places with new perspectives. A tiny, tumbleweed town may not be a total drag. Acres of farmland or camping grounds can be beautiful things. Trinkets from roadside stands may be the best gifts of all. The very act of traveling provides readers another level of excitement. You don't know what the characters are going to have to deal with, but you travel with them anyway. You learn from their mistakes.
Ultimately, it's the freedom that a road trip brings that is the most appealing. The freedom to just go and be. But, if it's YA, you might want to pack that extra mascara and tissues in your luggage. Because it's going to be an emotional ride!
And, if you haven't done so already, you might want to check out these and other YA road trip novels. They're perfect for summertime and make you feel all good inside. Who's in a road trip mood now?!
What do you like/dislike about YA road trips?
(Also: if you know of any other good road trip books, please comment and let me know! I'm totally in the mood for some fun and sun, rather than doom and gloom.)
Harper Scott's older sister, June, took her own life a week before high school graduation, leaving Harper devastated. So when her divorcing parents decide to split up June's ashes, Harper steals the urn and takes off cross-country with her best friend, Laney, to the one place June always dreamed of going—California.
Enter Jake Tolan, a boy with a bad attitude, a classic-rock obsession…and an unknown connection to June. When he insists on joining them, Harper's just desperate enough to let him. With his alternately charming and infuriating demeanor and his belief that music can see you through anything, he might be exactly what Harper needs. Except Jake's keeping a secret that has the power to turn her life upside down—again.
And I couldn't get past Harper, Laney and Jake's ages. Throughout the entire story they seemed much more mature than their given ages: 16, 17 and 18. And when it was made known that they were so young, the believability of the plot plummeted. Everything suddenly seemed too convenient to make up for their youth. This immediately distanced me from the characters and story.
Granted, the story has quite a bit of humor that presents itself at the randomest of times. That definitely keeps it from being drop dead dull. But other than that, every bit is just as predictable as you think it is. There are no surprises. Had there been an unforseen aspect, I think I'd consider the pacing spot-on, perfect. But since it lacks any such thing, it moves a bit too slow for my liking.
In all honesty I think this one of those books that people will either be into, or not into. In my opinion, there's a lot of "grey area" that readers either won't mind, or will. In this case, I minded the grey areas. Too-young characters (for the situations at hand) and too little setting it apart from other novels ultimately makes Saving June an unmemorable read for me.

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Environmental groups have collected samples of black rock collected in waterbodies along train tracks in the Northwest and found that some of that rock is coal.
The Sierra Club, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Columbia Riverkeeper and other environmental groups have sent a notice of intent to sue BNSF Railway and several coal companies for violations of the Clean Water Act.
"This letter has informed them of their illegal discharge of coal dust in chunks and other potentially dangerous material into the Columbia River and other Northwest waterways in violation of the federal clean water act," said Cesia Kearns with the Sierra Club's Power Past Coal campaign.
This means that those who have been notified have 60 days in which to solve the problem and fix their violations or we may file a lawsuit to ensure that NW communities are protected.
Courtney Wallace, a spokeswoman for BNSF Railway, issued a statement in response.
"BNSF is committed to preventing coal dust from escaping while in transit," Wallace said, adding that "if the parties holding the press conference today are truly interested in controlling coal dust, and not simply political grandstanding," they can help by defending the railway company's proposed rule for dust control.
That rule is pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Some utilities have called it unnecessary.
The environmental groups say their concerns are around water pollution. They contend coal trains should be regulated as what are called "point sources" of pollution under the law. That would put coal trains in the same category of water polluter as wastewater treatment plants and concentrated animal feeding operations, and could require permits to "discharge" coal from trains that travel along waterways.
The key phrase here is "rolling stock" – that's a term in the Clean Water Act that can refer to trains as point sources of water pollution.
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"The term "point source" means any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, or vessel or other floating craft, from which pollutants are or may be discharged."
Sanne Knudson is a law professor at the University of Washington and an expert on the environmental review process. She said the success of the environmentalists' legal strategy will come down to whether the courts accept their contention that trains loaded with coal are a "point source" of pollution.
"If we're just talking the Clean Water Act and what falls within the discharge of pollutants into waters of the U.S. from a point source, the logical turning point of this case will be on whether or not these coal trains could be designated as point sources," Knudson said. "The definition of "point source" is broad."
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WIP-Infinitely Yours "I'm so sorry I'm late!" Julia shouted as she practically busted through the door. Her chest was heaving up and down feverishly, and she attempted to brush back some of the small wet strands of hair that stuck to her face but she found that her fingers were numb and stiff due to the cold autumn rain. Not only was she dripping wet but her legs were throbbing from the determined jog that she had had to do to get there.
She took a breath, and looked around, immediately disappointed to find that her tutor was fast asleep. His full head of blonde hair was lying peacefully against his arms, while his black rimmed glasses w
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They all scream. Even those with the blackest insides still feel pain. They all cry out.
[Or would he wonder if he was just a pitiless murderer?]
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[As Mama said, Angels have to obey God's Law the same way we do. Thou shalt not kill.
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The babe now known as Eve merely opened her eyes, rubbed them and yawned. She clearly had a thicker skin. Another drop hit her on the nose, making he
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The faint glow of the moon and of the stars shone over the vast Woodlands of Liaport. Shadows crept between the huddling trees that rose and fell with the rugged land; small clifftops, rising crests and sunken valleys were remnants of the Valkar Mountains far off in the north.
Darkness shrouded the damp, soil floor, giving the shrieks and howls of lurking creatures full reign over the otherwise silent night. The never-ending fight for survival battled on through the ancient woodland groves and the raging rapids of the River Owk that carved a path westward long ago.
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We believe the best neighborhood restaurants should be the place where you can enjoy fantastic food with eccentric beer, wine, and cocktail offerings. We opened on the East End of Massachusetts Avenue because our neighbors take food as seriously as we do, which makes it one of the most exciting food destinations in the city.
We serve comfort foods with a modern update. Our obsession with age old pickling and preservation methods often makes appearances in our carefully crafted dishes. We believe that good food shouldn't be overly complex and the atmosphere reflects that attitude. We'll welcome you in jeans or a suit. Don't have time for a meal? That's okay with us. Come on in after work to unwind with a pint.
Chef Micah Frank is the driving force behind Black Market. He has worked and learned from great chefs in the city and beyond, and was particularly influenced by the nose-to-tail cuisine of Fergus Henderson of St. John in London. "At Black Market, I try to keep the cuisine simple but perception-changing," says Frank. "Nothing goes to waste - that's definitely my style, to utilize the whole vegetable or animal."
Our wine director, Chris Coy, curates a wine list that focuses on terroir-driven wines that are balanced, well-crafted, and convey a sense of place rather than just an abundance of fruit. We believe that everyone can have an amazing experience with a bottle of wine under $50, so we seek out wonderful wines, but not necessarily the most familiar and comfortable choices. "We offer wines that we, as professionals, believe in and want to introduce our guests to, whether they are pairing with their dinner or not," says Coy. After all, a great wine is its own reward.


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I'm a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook with a BA in Studio Art and Art History and an active member of the Valley Arts Alliance. My work has been exhibited in shows around Maine, including the 9th International Juried Exhibition for Pastels Only at the Chocolate Church in Bath, and MPBNs annual Juried Art Show at L/A Gallery 5 in Lewiston, the MOJAS/Waterville Art Society Annual Show, the annual juried Belfast Arts in the Park, the juried Common Ground Country Fair Arts & Crafts tent, Bangor Public Library, and VAA Group Shows at the Newport Cultural Center and Pittsfield Public Library. I'm also the winner of the 2008 and 2013 MOFGA Common Ground Country Fair poster contests, and the 2010 US Toboggan Nationals 20th Anniversary Poster. I've lived with my family on a farmstead in Dixmont, Maine since 2004 where we support and practice sustainable and local agriculture. I am finishing up a writing and illustrating my first children's book and hope to publish it in 2013.
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Creating brand fans out of Millennials -- consumers ages 18 to 34 -- is key for every restaurant's success. Jeff Fromm, millennial expert and 2013 Fast Casual Executive Summit keynote speaker, chats with Cherryh Butler, senior editor of FastCasual.com, on how he'll teach restaurant operators to engage the group that numbers 80 million and represents more than 21 percent of consumer spending.
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Palo v. Hillsborough County Department of Corrections, Superintendent
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ORDER: Plaintiff to amend his complaint as outlined within 30 days. Amended Pleadings due by 5/22/2013. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Landya B. McCafferty.(dae)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Jacob E. Palo v. Civil No. 12-cv-407-JD David Dionne, Superintendent, Hillsborough County Department of Corrections O R D E R Before the court is Jacob Palo's complaint (doc. no. 1) and addenda thereto (doc. nos. 4 and 7),1 asserting that defendant David Dionne, the Superintendent of the Hillsborough County Department of Corrections ("HCDC"), has violated Palo's constitutional rights during Palo's incarceration at the HCDC. The matter is before the court for preliminary review to determine, among other things, whether the complaint states any claim upon which relief might be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a); United States District Court District of New Hampshire Local Rule ("LR") 4.3(d)(2). 1 For reasons explained Palo filed a motion for injunctive relief (doc. no. 4) and an amended motion for injunctive relief (doc. no. 7) that have been denied. See Order (doc. no. 14). Because those motions asserted facts relevant to the court's consideration of the underlying claims in the complaint, along with new claims for relief, the court will consider the factual allegations in those motions to be part of the complaint in this matter for all purposes. herein, the court grants Palo leave to amend one of the claims in his complaint. The court intends to complete its preliminary review of the complaint either after Palo files an amended complaint in this action, or after the time allowed for him to do so elapses. Preliminary Review Standard Pursuant to LR 4.3(d)(2) and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a), the magistrate judge conducts a preliminary review of pro se in forma pauperis complaints before defendants have an opportunity to respond to the claims. The magistrate judge may direct service of the complaint, or, as appropriate, recommend to the district judge that one or more claims be dismissed if: the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, a defendant is immune from the relief sought, the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, the allegation of poverty is untrue, or the action is frivolous or malicious. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b); LR 4.3(d)(2). In determining whether a pro se complaint states a claim, the court must construe the complaint liberally. v. Pardus, 551 U.S. 89, 94 (2007) (per curiam). See Erickson To survive preliminary review, the complaint must contain "sufficient factual matter, accepted as true, to 'state a claim to relief 2 that is plausible on its face.'" See Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009) (quoting Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 570 (2007)); Sepúlveda-Villarini v. Dep't of Educ., 628 F.3d 25, 29 (1st Cir. 2010). To determine plausibility, the court treats as true all well-pleaded factual allegations, and construes all reasonable inferences drawn therefrom in the plaintiff's favor. See Ocasio-Hernández v. Fortuño-Burset, 640 F.3d 1, 12 (1st Cir. 2011). Discussion Palo asserts in his complaint (doc. nos. 1, 4 & 7), that he was subjected to unconstitutional strip searches at the HCDC, in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.2 To evaluate a Fourth Amendment claim based on improper strip searches, the court reviews the facts alleged in light of four factors relevant to its consideration: 1) the scope of the intrusion; 2) the manner in which the search was conducted; 3) the justification for the search; and 4) where the search was conducted. See Bell v. Wolfish, 441 U.S. 520, 559 (1979). 2 In his complaint (doc. nos. 1, 4 & 7), Palo has asserted a number of other claims in this matter that are not relevant to the strip search claim discussed in this order, and will thus not be addressed at this time. 3 Palo alleges that while he was housed at the HCDC, he was strip-searched up to four times daily, and that the searches humiliated him in an unspecified manner. As to the first Bell factor, Palo does not describe the scope of the search except to call it a "strip" search. As to the second factor, Palo does not describe the specific manner in which the searches were conducted that caused him to be humiliated. As to the third and fourth factors, Palo does not state facts to indicate whether there was any particularized justification for any of the strip searches, or where the searches were conducted. Palo's assertion that he was strip-searched up to four times a day in a manner that humiliated him is not sufficient to assert a plausible claim that Palo was subjected to unreasonable searches under the Fourth Amendment. In addition to his failure to describe any specific facts about the searches, Palo has not identified any individual officer or officers who actually conducted the strip searches, and precisely what each officer did that violated Palo's rights. The court finds, however, that the allegations Palo has asserted to date do not rule out the possibility that Palo could, by asserting additional facts describing the specifics of the strip searches, state a Fourth Amendment claim upon which 4 relief might be granted. Accordingly, the court grants Palo leave to file an amended complaint that asserts facts to demonstrate that he can assert a plausible Fourth Amendment claim for relief. Finally, the court notes that Superintendent Dionne is the only defendant named in the complaint. Palo has neither identified any individual officer who actually conducted the search nor stated what that officer did or failed to do that violated Palo's rights under the Fourth Amendment. Further, Palo has not stated any specific act or omission on the part of Dionne that has violated Palo's rights. Palo will thus be given the opportunity to identify the defendants he intends to sue in this matter, and to state, with specificity, how that individual violated Palo's Fourth Amendment rights. Conclusion Palo is granted leave to file an amended complaint in this matter, within thirty days of the date of this order, as follows: 1. Palo must identify the officers who conducted the allegedly improper strip searches of Palo; 2. As to each named defendant, Palo must state, with specificity, what actions the defendant took that violated Palo's rights, including, for example: the scope of the searches; the manner and frequency with which the searches 5 were conducted; the circumstances under which the searches took place, where the searches were done, and who was present during the searches. Upon receipt of Palo's amended complaint, or upon expiration of his time to file an amended complaint, the court will complete the preliminary review in this matter. SO ORDERED. __________________________ Landya McCafferty United States Magistrate Judge April 22, 2013 cc: Jacob E. Palo, pro se LBM:jba 6


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I have always been a huge Muppet fan and during the 70's I went out of my way to make sure I caught the Muppet Show. I even have an original Fozzie and Gonzo coffee mug. Each week they brought on a new headliner, and put them in very silly skits into which they threw their heart and soul. Anybody who was anybody appeared on this show over the next five seasons.
The names of the headliners are a little faded now, but in todays terms it would be like having Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth as your fall line up — on a televison show — with puppets! It ran from 1976-81 and won many, many awards.
Although cancelled from syndication there were almost two dozen television specials plus theatrical releases in 1979, 1981, 1984, 1992, 1996, and 1999. This was followed by a serious dry spell until funny man Jason Segel, himself raised on the Muppets, decided to ressurect lovable Kermit and company. He wrote a tremendous script and introduced a whole new generation to the charming insanity that is the Muppets. For all things Muppet at the Library click here.
The newest offering is Muppets Most Wanted, and I have to say it has lost none of its charm over the years. Of course it helps that the characters don't age and you can just pop in your A-listers de jour, but the writing itself remains faithful to the original themes and gags we love—like Gonzo and his chickens, ways to explode Beaker and Miss Piggie's unwavering love for her Kermie.
On Thursday September 18th for our regular film night at Crowfoot we will be showing this absolutely delightful movie in the open area in the Kids Zone. No registration required, the movie runs 107 minutes and is rated Family.
In my recent Emmys post I mentioned the series Orphan Black. This Canadian offering first hit the airwaves in March of 2013 and we have seasons one and two---and it has been renewed for a third season. Filmed in Toronto and populated almost exclusively with Canadian talent, it does not necessarily take place in Toronto. Although it makes no effort to disguise its Ontario locales, Toronto is mostly intended to stand in as 'Generica'- any large modern city.
It has already been nominated for and won numerous awards but inexplicably isn't up for any Emmys. This is a head scratcher for me because Tatiana Maslany is easily as good as Claire Danes (Homeland) and Michelle Dockery (Downton), and way better than Robin Wright (House of Cards) and Julianna Marguiles (The Good Wife), both of whom put me to sleep with their performances. And the series itself far surpasses Mad Men and House of Cards, and is as good as Breaking Bad and Downton Abbey (although the one to beat in the Outstanding Drama category still remains for me, True Detective). Now having said this, it won't appeal to as broad a base as some of the above mentioned, but I still strongly maintain it deserves some nods.
I can't tell you too much about Maslany's performance without giving stuff away, but if and when you do watch it you'll know why I choose hers as the best performance. This is a near-future Sci-Fi/ Thriller combo, with great pacing, lots of plot twists and very compelling characters. Many things here to keep even the most seasoned or jaded viewers guessing.
There is no denying the huge popular and critical appeal of the granddaddy of all costume dramas, Downton Abbey. And with good reason: a tremendous cast, a glorious real life manor for a location, attention to period detail like you can't believe, costumes that leave you drooling, love, death, revenge, war, plague — I ask you, what's not to like!
For all those of you eagerly awaiting the start of Season Four on January 5, 2014 why not take the opportunity to catch up on the first 3 seasons. Haven't seen it yet? What on earth are you waiting for? Find out why people have been talking about this series for the past three years.
And because we here at CPL know how tremendously popular this series is, even though it has not yet aired, we have it on order and you can place your holds on Season 4 already! How's that for proactive?
The 19th annual SAG's (Screen Actor's Guild Awards) were this past weekend and a lot of the people making a trip up to the podium were just up there for the Golden Globes a couple of weeks ago. Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln, Anne Hathaway for Les Mis, Claire Danes for Homeland, Kevin Costner for Hatfields and McCoys.
Once again Argo got top honours under the category 'Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture'. Now I guess that isn't quite the same as winning for best picture, but it certainly is gathering momentum leading up to the Oscars. If you read my earlier post you know that I thought that Argo was marginal at best as a movie, and as anything closely resembling history, sadly lacking. There is a very interesting article in the January 28th Maclean's magazine about the movie, called Movies That Make History (Volume 126 issue 3). There is a quote from the real Ken Taylor (former Canadian ambassador to Iran), who says "the filmmakers stole a good story and gave CIA spy Tony Mendez the credit of Canada's role in engineering the escape of 6 US diplomats during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis." Affleck has been insisting that his movie is 'extremely accurate and relevant' but when he heard this he went into damage control mode, made Taylor the guest of honour at a Washington premiere and hailed him as a hero. Then Victor Garber who played Taylor in the movie weighed in, more words were exchanged and on and on.
As I mentioned, the article is very good and well worth the read. Do you know that you don't have to buy the magazine on the newsstand, or even look for it on our shelves. You can get it free on-line with your handy dandy library card. Just go to E-Library from our homepage, then Newspapers and Magazines. Now click on Academic Search Elite (an EbscoHost database). At the top go into Publications, and then click on "M" for Maclean's. Click on Maclean's and then click on "+Jan 2013" on the right, under "All Issues", and there it is: Volume 126, Issue 3, and all the articles from that issue, including Movies That Make History.
Have a read of this very well written article — and now that you know how to find magazines, spend some more time in this great database — one of hundreds that come free with your library card.
I have to agree with Moe. I'm not sure about this award show. I mean, Ben Affleck for best director over Ang Lee and Spielberg? Come on! Good thing the real business of the show is to show off all those great dresses. Even so, there's so much chat and a big rush to seat everyone, that we miss a lot of them. We can't show them here, but here's a list of my favorites:
Best black and gold:
Kate Hudson and Helen Mirren looked like super-heroines in Alexander McQueen and Badgley Mischka respectively.
Best reds (Isn't red a neutral?):
Jennifer Garner in sparkling strapless Vivienne Westwood
Claire Danes in plunging Versace
Naomi Watts' 1940s style crepe and satin gown was lovely but few commented on it sadly.
Best white:
Anne Hathaway in 2 piece Chanel corset with skirt looked great
Best Colour:
Tracey Pollan was classically elegant in fuschia silk one shouldered Ralph Lauren
Jessica Alba was fresh in peach Oscar de la Renta. Anyone who can pull off peach, taffetta and a ruffle deserves an award.
You couldn't argue with Jodie Foster in her knockout blue beaded gown.
Best Nude:
Helen Hunt in Dolce and Cabana. The column style and horizontal beading made this one a little different.
Best showing lots:
Juliana Margulies in sheer black Pucci.
Best showing little:
Adelle in a black Burberry floor length with 3/4 sleeves suited to her 1960s style.
Best short:
For sure Rachel Weiss' short sleeve long sheer polka dot over black was the best.
Best Black:
Rosie Huntington Whitely's Saint Laurent bow tied sleeveless was super cool.
All of Tina Fey's dresses were sensational on her. Nobody can pull off a 3/4 length and she looked great in L'Wren Scott. Plus she's smart and hilarious.
You can view all 100 dresses at:http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/100-golden-globe-gowns-411984
Here are just a few topical library books to go with the outfits: Bossypants, The Party Dress, The Naked and the Dressed: 20 years of Versace, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, Ralph Lauren, Chanel: Collections and Creations, Dolce and Gabbana Fashion Album, and Couture Techniques, in case you want to try this at home...


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Ascanio Earns Win Despite Big Hits By Milledge And Gimenez
Checking in on Pirates' players and friends in the winter league playoffs on Monday…
Criollos de Caguas 2, Senadores de San Juan 1 — Los Criollos broke a 1-1 tie with a run in the bottom of the 9th. SS Luis Figueroa walked, and moved to second base on a balk. After an intentional walk, an RBI single let the speedy Figueroa score from second base for the walk-off win. The win moves Caguas into second place in the round robin tournament, with Los Leones de Ponce in first place, San Juan in third, and Carolina fourth.
Leones de Caracas 8, Tigres de Aragua 5 — Los Tigres de Aragua posted 15 hits, but their 4 errors came back to hurt them. Caracas scored first, with 2 runs in the top of the 1st, on 3 singles and an error. Los Tigres responded with 2 runs in the bottom of the inning, on a walk, and 3 singles, including liners up the middle by 1B Hector Gimenez and LF Lastings Milledge. C Carlos Maldonado gave Los Leones the lead again in the top of the 4th with a solo home run. Milledge tied the score again in the bottom of the frame with a lead-off single, scoring on a double and a sacrifice fly. Then Aragua forged ahead to score 2 runs in the 5th, on a lead-off double, an RBI double by Gimenez, and an RBI single by Milledge. Two singles and an error gave them another run in the 6th, for a 6-3 lead. Caracas came closer in the 7th inning, when Maldonado led off with a walk. Another walk and two RBI singles brought in 2 runs, cutting Los Tigres' lead to 6-5. The top of the 9th began with a single, a sacrifice bunt, and an RBI double for Los Leones. A walk and a single added another run, but a fielding error by Milledge in left field allowed the go-ahead
run to score. Los Tigres could not answer in the bottom of the inning. 1B Raul Chavez singled for Los Tigres, but did not score. LF Mike Ryan was hitless for Los Leones. Jose Ascanio pitched the bottom of the 8th for Caracas. He gave up 2 singles, but left both runners on base. He was the pitcher of record when the winning runs scored in the top of the 9th, so was credited with the win.
Los Caribes de Anzoategui beat Los Aguilas de Zulia 5-2 in the other Venezuelan game. There is still another week to go in this round robin tournament. Tonight's results mean that Los Caribes, Los Leones, and Los Tigres are all tied in first place with identical 8-5 records.
The Dominican League round robin playoffs ended with Los Toros del Este on top. Los Estrellas de Oriente and Los Gigantes del Cibao tied for second place, and Los Leones del Escogido finished in fourth place. Los Estrellas will face Los Toros del Este in the championship series.
The Mexican Pacific League was off on Monday. Los Algodoneros de Guasave are leading Los Tomateros de Culiacan 3 games to 2 in the semifinal round of the playoffs. The winner of this 7-game series will face Los Yaquis de Obregon in the finals.
Triple For Gonzalez and Homers For House, Gimenez, and Chavez
Cheering for Pirates' players and friends in the few winter league playoff games on Sunday….
Gigantes del Cibao 8, Toros del Este 2 — A 7-run 7th inning by Los Gigantes included a 2-run homer and a 3-run homer, and it gave them all the firepower they would need. Former Indy Indian Tim Harikkala finished the 5th inning after Los Toros scored their runs, then loaded the bases with a double and two walks in the 6th, though another reliever was able to end the inning without a run scoring. Juan Perez pitched the 8th inning for Los Gigantes and struck out the side.
Leones de Ponce 7, Gigantes de Carolina 6 — 2B Benji Gonzalez singled and tripled for Los Gigantes, but Ponce pulled it out with 2 runs in the bottom of the 10th. Los Gigantes began the game with 3 runs in the top of the 1st. They added a run in the 6th on a single and Gonzalez's RBI triple. A double and a single gave them another run in the 7th. Los Leones scored one run in the 5th, then tied the score with 3 walks and a grand slam in the 7th. The game went into extra innings, but Carolina quickly scored a run in the top of the 10th with a single and a double. But in the bottom of the frame, Ponce had a runner reach base on an error, and a 2-run homer gave them the walk-off win. Gonzalez also singled in the 4th but was caught stealing.
Senadores de San Juan 8, Criollos de Caguas 2 — Another game with 3 runs scored in the top of the 1st, and Los Criollos were chasing Los Senadores for the rest of the game. Los Criollos scored their runs in the 7th, on a pair of doubles and an RBI single by 3B Ramon Vazquez. SS Luis Figueroa singled in the 4th, but was left on base.
Save For Rodriguez, Win For Machi
A few signing notes for former Pirates, all minor league contracts:
1B Brad Eldred signed with the Giants, P Ian Snell and INF Ramon Vazquez signed with the Cardinals, and OF Matt Kata signed with the Rangers.
Cheering for a few Pirates' players and friends in the winter league playoffs….
Leones de Ponce 2, Criollos de Caguas 1 — RJ Rodriguez earned his 3rd save of the playoffs with a perfect 9th inning of work. Los Leones scored their runs in the 4th, on three straight hits — a single and two doubles. Los Criollos' only run came in the top of the 6th, on a double, a ground out by SS Luis Figueroa which moved the runner to third, and a RBI single. 3B Ramon Vazquez singled to lead off the 5th for Los Criollos, but he was caught stealing second base.
Gigantes de Carolina 5, Senadores de San Juan 4 — Benji Gonzalez made the start at second base for Los Gigantes, and he scored their first run. In the bottom of the 1st, Gonzalez singled, advanced to third on a throwing error, and scored on a sacrifice fly. San Juan scored 3 runs in the top of the 2nd, and Los Gigantes countered with a run in the bottom of the 3rd, on 3 singles. They tied the score in the 7th with a double, a hit batter, and an RBI single. The tie continued into the top of the 10th, when Los Senadores took the lead with a single and a double. But four singles in the bottom of the inning drove in 2 runs to give Los Gigantes the win.
Sullivan Earns A Win
The Dominican and Puerto Rican Leagues wind up their round-robin playoff series this weekend, while the Venezuelans continue theirs for another week or so.
Criollos de Caguas 5, Gigantes de Carolina 2 — Los Criollos began the scoring with a fly out-RBI for 3B Ramon Vazquez after two singles. An RBI single gave them a run in the 3rd, and a 2-run homer made it 4-0 in the 5th. Los Criollos wrapped it up with a run in the top of the 7th, on two singles, a walk, and a throwing error. Carolina scratched out a run in both the 7th and 8th innings. SS Luis Figueroa singled and walked for Los Criollos, but did not score.
Leones de Ponce 7, Senadores de San Juan 2 — A 4-run inning in the top of the 8th gave Los Leones the win. San Juan out-hit Ponce, 10 – 9, but they couldn't bring the runners around, leaving 11 on base. RJ Rodriguez pitched the bottom of the 9th for Ponce, but gave up three consecutive singles to open the inning, which drove in one run. He struck out two, then loaded the bases with another single, then ended the inning with a grounder force out.
Aguilas de Zulia 7, Bravos de Margarita 4 — Los Bravos got the game started with 3 runs in the top of the 1st, on three singles and two throwing errors. But Los Aguilas scored a run in the bottom of the 1st, another in the 3rd, and took the lead with a 3-run homer in the 5th. They added a run on a double and a triple in the 6th, and their 7th run on a double, a hit batter, and a single in the 7th. Jhonathan Ramos came on in relief for Los Bravos after that run scored in the 7th, and he ended the inning with a ground out. Ramos came back out to begin the bottom of the 8th. The first batter of the inning reached on a fielding error, then Ramos gave up a single. A ground out and a line out followed, and then Ramos was relieved. Another ground out ended the inning without a run scoring.
Caribes de Anzoategui 6, Leones de Caracas 5 — This one took 13 innings to decide. Los Leones broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the 8th when C Carlos Maldonado started a rally with a single. He was replace by a pinch-runner, who scored on an RBI single. Los Caribes tied the score again with a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 9th, and the game went into extras. Neither team could get much going in the 10th or 11th, and though Los Caribes threatened in the bottom of the 12th, they still could not get a run across. Los Leones broke the tie in the top of the 13th. A double, an intentional walk, and a fielder's choice loaded the bases. A grounder to third was fired back to the plate, for a force out at home. Then LF Mike Ryan, who had already singled twice and walked three times in the game, grounded to second base. The runner going from first to second was out, but Ryan was able to beat out the throw to first, and a run scored. But Los Caribes were not done yet — a single and two walks loaded the bases in the bottom of the frame, and a line drive single into left field drove in two runs for the win. Jose Ascanio pitched a perfect inning in the bottom of the 8th for Caracas.
Win For Uviedo, Appearance For Gonzalez
A few winter league games with Pirates' players and friends…
Criollos de Caguas 4, Leones de Ponce 3 — Two runs in the 3rd and another 2 runs in the 6th gave Los Criollos the edge. SS Luis Figueroa singled and scored a run. 3B Ramon Vazquez drove in a run with a ground out.
Senadores de San Juan 5, Gigantes de Carolina 4 — A 5-run 6th inning pushed Los Senadores past Los Gigantes. That inning included a walk, a fielding error, two singles, and back-to-back triples. Los Gigantes scored a run in the 4th on an error and a single, then scored 3 more runs in the 5th on two doubles and a triple. Benji Gonzalez entered the game as a pinch-runner for Los Gigantes in the top of the 8th, but was doubled off second base. He remained in the game at second base for the bottom of the inning.
Leones del Caracas 5, Tigres de Aragua 2 — Ronald Uviedo earned the win with 5 innings of work, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and a walk. Los Tigres' first run came in the 4th inning on a single, a double by 1B Hector Gimenez, and a sacrifice fly by LF Lastings Milledge. In the 5th, a pair of singles, including one by C Raul Chavez, plus another sacrifice fly, gave Aragua their second run. Los Leones scored 2 runs on three singles in the bottom of the 1st. In the 2nd, a single, a double, and a sacrifice fly brought in a third Caracas run. Two walks, two singles, a double, and a sacrifice fly gave Los Leones two more runs in the 4th. LF Mike Ryan singled, but the runner from second base was out at the plate, on the throw in from Milledge to Chavez.
Tomateros de Culiacan 6, Algodoneros de Guasave 3 — Los Tomateros scored a pair of runs in three different innings, beating Guasave, who scored single runs in three different innings. SS/LF Luis Cruz led off the bottom of the 8th with a single for Los Tomateros, and he scored on a 2-run homer. DH Yurendell de Caster walked to lead off the 7th for Guasave, and he came around to score that inning's run on a single, a sacrifice bunt, and a sacrifice fly. Los Tomateros are leading the 7-game series 2-0. In the other Mexican League series, Los Caneros de Los Mochis are leading Los Yaquis de Obregon 2 games to none.
Sydney Blue Sox 4, Adelaide Bite 3 — Bite starter Paul Mildren had some tough innings against the Blue Sox, and he suffered his 6th loss of the season. A throwing error, and an RBI single gave the Blue Sox their first run in the bottom of the 1st. Mildren gave up a walk and a pair of doubles, accounting for 2 runs, in the 2nd inning. He worked around runners on base in the next three innings, including leaving two runners in scoring position after a walk and a double in the 5th. He got into more trouble in the 6th, opening the inning with a single, a double, and a sacrifice fly, before being relieved. Overall, Mildren gave up 4 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks, with 5 strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Bite were scoring a little, but not keeping up. They picked up one run on an exciting play in the 4th. 1B Todd Gossage drove a liner into right field, and scrambled around for a triple, and when the Blue Sox' shortstop missed the catch on the throw in from right, Gossage was able to keep running, scoring on the error. Gossage doubled and came around to score in the 7th inning. Two singles and a fielding error gave the Bite one more run in the top of the 9th.


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The Plymouth Neon, a collector's car? The Hummer H2, a hard-to-find treasure in 2030? You never know what people will be nostalgic for in the future (just look at our weird cultural obsessions with the 80s). But we tried our best to predict what relatively recent cars will be rare and valued in the decades to come. You might already own a collectible.
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The cost of a good meal
By Michael D. Wynn, CFE
After enjoying a fabulous meal, restaurant patrons in Manhattan's Chinatown, New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Florida, had no ideal that they would be paying for someone else's Rolex watch, diamond ring or other high-end merchandise.
Waiters from about 40 restaurants were busted in $3 million Identity Theft Ring that ran from November 1, 2005 to April 18, 2007.
Last week 12 of the 13 people indicted on April 20, 2007 were arraigned.
Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau announced the indictment of 12 men and one woman on conspiracy and other charges stemming from their participation in this large-scale identity theft ring that was responsible for more than $3 million in fraudulent credit card charges across the country.
Investigators revealed that this elaborate crime was ran by defendant JD Kenny who recruited and managed individuals who worked as waiters or waitresses, and "restaurant skimmers."
The restaurant skimmers were provided with small hand-held devices capable of reading and memorizing the stolen information that was contained on the magnetic strip of credit cards.
The information from the "skimming devices" was then passed on to people who used the information to create counterfeit credit cards by encoding the information in the magnetic strips on high quality forged credit card blanks. Some of the members would obtained the victim account information, another group would manufactured the counterfeit credit cards and forged drivers' licenses that served as identification. Another group shopped for merchandise using the fake cards, and then there was a group who would provide the goods to people interested in purchasing the stolen merchandise for cash.
The indictment charged Kenny with collecting the skimming devices from the skimmers who were paid anywhere from $35 to $50 for the information that was stored.
The police also found about 290 fake credit cards, $200,000 in cash, numerous Rolex watches and other expensive merchandise in his Brooklyn home.
All the defendants are being charged with fourth-degree conspiracy, punishable by up to four years in prison. Seven are also being charged with second-degree grand larceny, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years. The next court date is on May 23, 2007.
Remember keep your eyes on your credit cards at all times. Don't let a clerk or accomplice distract you from the transaction. Credit card skimming is another reason to carefully check all charges on your monthly credit card bills.
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While Alfie and I waited to meet my friend at Richmond station I popped into Blacks Outdoor Wear to pick up a fleece for my daughters imminent ski trip. I was holding Alfie but the kind manager explained that I was welcome to put him down on the floor as dogs were very welcome and that they had even had a husky visit them yesterday.
Two other sales assistants made a big fuss of Alfie while I made my purchase. Then we returned to the station. Whilst the day had started sunny and mild, it threatened to rain so we sat outside Costa Coffee (there is a partial roof to protect you from the elements) to discuss our plans over cappuccinos. We struck up a conversation here with a couple who were accompanied by Poppy, a rather lovely West Highland Terrier.
Richmond Hill
Now, we could have walked through the Saturday crowds in Richmond town centre and then up Richmond Hill but we thought wed save our walking energies for the park. So we jumped on a 371 bus for the 10 minute journey to The American University, which is also the location of the Lass of Richmond Hill pub.
I explained to my friend about the history of the Star and Garter Hospital for Disabled Servicemen and also how, when I was once in Virginia, I was struck by how the view from the top of Richmond Hill here is the reason why Richmond in the USA is so named the James River runs exactly the same as The Thames!
We walked through Richmond Gate into Richmond Park and looked at the signs. Its a little tricky to cross the road here but we navigated our way towards the Petersham path. We strolled along, nodding to the other dog walkers and dodging the numerous joggers and cyclists. We didnt spot any deer. We stopped on an ironwork seat bearing lines from Thomsons poem The seasons and admired the view.
Pembroke Lodge
Sadly, the signs at Pembroke Lodge indicate that only guide dogs are allowed. This is a shame as the gardens are quite lovely and there is also Poets Corner and a solar-powered interactive musical bench to celebrate the life of rock musician Ian Drury (you plug in a set of headphones and hear eight of his songs, as well as an interview).
We continued our walk along the path until we arrived at the information point. There are loos here and a café and numerous groups were using it as a meeting point. We had a bit of a struggle here we wanted to get to Petersham Gate but were not able to go through the Pembroke grounds to get there.
Anyway, I bought a little book called Guide to Richmond Park here for £9.99 which I shall use for planning other walks around the park which extends to Wimbledon, Roehampton and Kingston. We walked on past the information point until we reached the end of the fences and took a right down some gentle open steps.
Petersham Park
The ground here is open and sweeps majestically down and away some of those West London bright green parakeets were squawking in the trees. The view is great and we wondered what the red church-like building in the distance was and even asked another dog owner. At the end of the path is a large playground but we had our target in view and walked out of Petersham Gate.
The Dysart
Now I discovered this delightful pub last year http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/review-7948.php and had vowed to return and a dog owner friend of mine had told me that it was a really dog friendly pub. As we walked to the imposing front door this was confirmed on one side was a water bowl and on the other a box of towels with an invitation to Wipe muddy paws.
The place was really busy (you are advised to book for weekend lunchtimes they try to keep dogs in the main restaurant area on the right as the lounge area on the left has a large wood burning stove) but they managed to find us one of their scrubbed pine tables.
There were two huge dogs sleeping near the bar (apparently some local dog walkers come in every day with their chocolate Labrador and an assortment of their walking companions) and at every table there were well behaved children and babies. Dog/family paradise! My friend was as impressed with the décor as I had been when I first visited leaded windows, huge iron chandeliers, deer paintings its like being in a modern castle.
This is not standard pub food. The chef is Kenneth Culhane (Roux Scholar 2010), they pride themselves on using local produce and even have their own cycling forager. My friend selected the set menu (two courses £16.95) and chose the South Coast Grey mullet fillet, herbed crushed potato salad, cavolo nero with almond, caper, lemon and brown butter sauce. And I choose Colworth venison loin and haunch, Puy lentils, orange endive, crisp celeriac and potato with juniper jus (£23.50). We also requested a side of mustard mash and French beans with almonds. While we waited, we tucked into fresh soda bread and herb butter and started to drink a carafe of Inzolia Sicilian white wine.
Alfie was so exhausted by his walk that he had gone straight to sleep snuggled up in my coat and scarf on one of the chairs. I felt guilty as he hadnt eaten since breakfast at 9am and it was now nearing 3pm. So when my meal arrived I picked off a number of small pieces of venison which I gave to him once we had finished eating (he is a very well behaved dog and doesnt hustle for food). I have to say that the food was exquisitely presented and tasted even better than it looked and I was really quite sad that I had to feed some of that venison to Alfie.
The staff were marvellous attentive to our needs while we ate, and always managing a sneaky stroke of Alfie when they passed. They even told us that the building we had spied was the former All Saints Church in Bute Avenue (subsequent research revealed that Knight Frank had marketed the property for a cool £12m!) that was now hired out as a private house to celebrities and Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones had stayed there and visited The Dysart whilst doing so!
We were so relaxed and happy that we choose some desserts my friend opted for three scoops of ice cream (Amaretti biscuit, prune and Armagnac and orange and cardamom) while I chose the baked to order Madeleine cake (10 minutes cooking time) with miso salted caramel, caramelised pear and sorbet. The cake was sublime but I have to say that the miso salted caramel defies description as it was more than wonderful.
Anyway, we reluctantly left and made our way home my friend on the 65 bus to Kingston and me and Alfie on the 371 to Richmond. What a perfect way to spend a Saturday.
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New Yorkers: IO Has Launched a Beta Version of Its AI Assistant
Josh Ong of The Next Web reports, "IO, a virtual assistant that you chat with to get local recommendations, has launched its beta in New York City. Up to 100 TNW readers interested in testing the app can sign up here from their mobile devices. Since it uses a natural language processing and conversation engine, IO has reached the point where it needs real-world users in order to train its algorithms. The company is hoping to launch publicly by the end of the year.Currently, IO is focused on providing restaurant recommendations, but the service will eventually extend to other verticals. The app pulls in data from Yelp, The New York Times, The Infatuation, New York Magazine, Eater, Urban Spoon, Foursquare, Time Out and Tripadvisor." Read more


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Tuomas Holopainen – "The Life and Times of Scrooge" (2014)
Label: Nuclear Blast
Review by Tony Cannella
On his debut solo album, Nightwish keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen has created a concept album based around the graphic novel "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck"! According to Mr. Holopainen this project was 14 years in the making and written during his downtime from Nightwish.
Granted Scrooge McDuck may not be a very metal topic to tackle, but "The Life and Times…" isn't really a metal album… so there! "…Scrooge" features 10-songs and almost an hour worth of symphonic, classically influenced music with folk and cinematic influences as well – with the album artwork done by the book's author Don Rosa. There are several guest musicians, including four singers: Alan Reid, Johanna Kurkela, Johanna Iivanainen & Tony Kakko. Continue reading »
AraPacis – "Netherworld" (2012)
Label : Ravenheart Music
Review by Tony Cannella
The Montreal, Canada based progressive, gothic metal band AraPacis were formed in 2003. In 2006 they released their debut "So Many Leapers" and followed that up in 2009 with "Consequences of Dreams". On their first two albums they made it clear that they have a wide range of influences. AraPacis returns with their third album. So without further adieu, let's enter the "Netherworld".
"End of the Line" kicks things off with an infectious and melodic guitar riff. Lead vocalist Lizzie Fyre alternates between a clean singing voice and an extreme style. She does that just about as well as anyone, it is not a technique that is overused, she only does this on a couple of songs. "Horror Show" is a straight-forward song, based around a simplistic heavy metal riff and the high vocals of Lizzie Fyre. "Lord of the Clouds" is next and it is reminiscent of Swedish doom metallers Candlemass. It's definitely got a slow, heavy and doomy vibe to it, except for the thrashy part near the end. At 7-minutes, this is the longest song and my favorite. Other highlights: "Unbirth", the great ballad "Beautifully Blind" and the closing instrumental "Dark Days Ahead". For the most part, "Netherworld" maintains a good hard rock and metal pace, while also veering off into Gothic, Doom and Progressive territories at times.
I'm not sure where this will stack up compared to their previous material, but "Netherworld" does maintain a level of consistency that their die-hard fan base should love. AraPacis are fast becoming one of the best bands out of the Canadian metal scene. Continue reading »
Heather Findlay – "The Pheonix Suite" EP (2011)
Label : Black Sand Records
Review by Stina & Mark Hateley
In their more than fifteen years of existence, Mostly Autumn have gained a reputation as one of the most influential British prog bands of the new era – partly because of their spellbinding soundscapes, and partly because of the figure of frontwoman Heather Findlay, who parted ways with the band in 2011. "The Phoenix Suite", the debut solo recording of Heather, is the first 5 track EP in a series of 4, and, alongside Heather herself and guitarist Chris Johnson, it features performances from Dave Kilminster on guitars, Steve Vantsis on bass and Alex Cromarty on drums. Much as the title seems to imply, it marks a new beginning in her career – which means that, of course, those expecting something reminiscent of what Mostly Autumn became known for, would be disappointed. As it's normal for an artist deciding to embark on a solo career, Heather is clearly striving for colouring outside the lines required by her work in Mostly Autumn, and trying to sail through uncharted seas – or better still, fly towards new horizons. Much of the EP sheds her prog roots in favor of a more up-to-date and probably more mundane palette described as 'dark', 'quirky', 'rocky' and 'bohemienne': what Heather is doing at this time of her career on "The Phoenix Suite" is laying down an elegant, but accessible brand of Rock that is sure to please fans of her as a singer but will probably leave fans of Mostly Autumn quite perplexed. That's not to say that she doesn't have potential as a solo performer – but it's rarely realized here, rendering this small collection of songs, for the most part, inert if easily listenable. "The Phoenix Suite" seems to find Heather pursuing a personal vernacular she'd yet to define: here's hope the next episodes in the EP serie will see her closer to her musical personality.
Rating – 65/100
Folkodia – "Forgotten Lore" (2011)
Label : Stygian Crypt Productions
Review by Tony Cannella
The Viking Folk Metal band Folkodia is a conglomeration of several different projects all coming together to form Folkodia. The band was formed in 2007 and the current line-up features 12 members from 8 different countries. On their 3rd album "Forgotten Lore", Folkodia has released an album of acoustic versions of some songs that originally appeared on their first two albums. The vibe behind "Forgotten Lore" is more Folk than Metal, in fact there is no metal to be found anywhere on "Forgotten Lore", it is just straight up acoustic Folk music with songs about Vikings and Elves. "Forgotten Lore" starts off strong with "Ancient Forest of Elves". This is my favorite song and right away the listener is treated to the interplay between the male and female vocals that dominates the album. The male vocalist has a deep voice and the female vocalists also offer a lot to the songs. The mournful "Bound For Vahalla" is next and quickly became another highlight. Other highlights that makes up the 47-minute disc include: "Winter Night" (strong vocal performances all around on this one), "The Fierce Kiss of Death", "Thus A Viking Dies" and "The Immortals of Thul". Having never heard Folkodia before, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and the uniqueness presented on "Forgotten Lore". Sure, it may not be Metal but it offers a pretty cool change of pace from the normal Folk Metal fare.
Rating – 84/100
- Ancient Forest of Elves
- Bound for Valhalla
- The Capitulation of Vercingetorex
- The Fierce Kiss of Death
- Honored Are the Fallen
- Winter Night
- Thus A Viking Dies
- The Immortals of Thul
- Sword in Hand
- The Lone Warrior
- The Capitulation of Vercingerorex II
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- Metfolvik (Ruslanas) – Vocals, Tin whistle
- Hildr Valkyrie – Vocals
- Elio D'Alessandro – Vocals
- Anais – Vocals
- Simon Müller – Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Bass, Flute, Tin whistle
- Loki – Drum programming, Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals
- Münggu Beyeler – Deger pipe, Ewi flute, Vocals
- Eleanor Lucas – Violin
- Saga – Guitar, Bass, Vocals
- Matthew Bell – Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Mandolin, Nylon string guitars, Lute, Bass
- Mara Davis – Flute
- Blackheart Nostarion – Cello
- Rhode Rachel – Vocals, Jaw Harp, Tin Whistle, Bass
- Billy Knockenhauer – Guitar
Eerie Sounds Section : Blackmore's Night – "Autumn Sky" (2010)
Label : Spinefarm Records/Universal
Review by Tony Cannella
Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night and their merry band of minstrels have been spreading the gospel for fine renaissance music since 1997. Who ever thought it would last this long? I sure as heck didn't but the fact remains that Blackmore's Night has quietly and steadily built up a strong back catalogue of material that continues with their latest offering "Autumn Sky". Musically "Autumn Sky" is not really much of a departure from what Blackmore's Night has been known for. The tandem of Ritchie and Candice Night continues to explore their fascination with Renaissance era music and sounds. Candice Night, in particular has been a huge, integral part of Blackmore's Night's sound and evolution – both with her voice and her lyrics. Songs like "Highland", "Vagabond", "Journeyman", "Celluloid Heroes" and "Strawberry Girl" are all strong indeed and continue the tradition that began in 1997 with "Shadow of the Moon". Of course Ritchie Blackmore is far removed from his days as a guitar virtuoso in such legendary bands as Deep Purple and Rainbow and is fully entrenched in the Renaissance thing. Candice and Ritchie are obviously doing something they enjoy and that comes out loud and clear on "Autumn Sky".
Rating – 84/100
- Highland
- Vagabond (Make a Princess of Me)
- Journeyman
- Believe In Me
- Sake of the Song
- Song and Dance, Pt. 2
- Celluloid
- Heroes
- Keeper of the Flame
- Night at Eggersberg
- Strawberry Girl
- All the Fun of the Fayre
- Darkness
- Dance of the Darkness
- Health to the Company
- Barbara Allen
Line Up
- Candice Night – Vocals, Chanter, Cornamuse, Shawm, Rauschpfeife & Tambourine
- Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar, Mandolin, Domra & Hurdy Gurdy
- Bard David of Larchmont – Keyboards
- Gypsy Rose – Violin
- Earl Grey of Chamay – Bass, Mandolin and Rhythm Guitar
- Squire Malcolm of Lumley – Drums, Percussions
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