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What is the monetary value of 1,000 Facebook Likes or 900 Twitter followers to a business? Nothing kills the social media love fest faster than the probing mind of a Wall Street fan.
As social media companies and practitioners strive to shed their awkward teenage years and emerge as adults worthy of a seat at the big table, this is a fundamental question that must be addressed.
How does one need to think about social media in a way that directly ties to the bottom line?
A company's ability to build a social media engine, I believe, is one of the key areas of competitive advantage in the Digital Age. The problem is that many companies focus on the wrong goals.
Business Value is Built on Predictability
A fundamental truth of social media is that there is much a business can't control. Social media's greatest strength can also be its greatest challenge: the need for authentic actions and endorsements of people who feel passionate about you, your products and your services.
Spikes in the number of re-tweets, shares and trends can be extremely unpredictable.
Yet, businesses establish long-term value through predictability. Stocks that command premium prices show strong growth potential and high predictability of future earnings. Credit scores are merely an assessment of the predictability that someone will pay back on borrowed funds.
For social media to be a significant asset in organizations, it must become a predictable indicator of future earnings and potential growth. And for it to be a key element of sustained competitive differentiation, it must be something that can only build over time.
Don't Confuse the Symptom with the System
As long as social media is measured by tweets and Likes, it will be nothing more than an interesting diversion in the marketing mix. CMOs will focus their attention on marketing spend that can lead to real revenue.
But tweets and Likes are only the symptoms.
The real business value of social is in helping to build sustained communities of passionate people like you and me, and a system that can amplify this to the edges of our digital universe.
While tweets, shares and Likes viewed in isolation are unpredictable, passionate subscribers to your brand versus those that are unengaged are predictable in their social activity. We all know that raving fans, when given places and opportunities to conveniently share their knowledge and fervor for a brand, product or service, are the most authentic and effective type of advertising, outreach and marketing for which you can hope.
Community as Capital
And here we come to the more mundane truth about social media, which can more generally be characterized of all technology. Technology is an enabler of human desires; it is not a creator of them.
Social media didn't invent a new type of social capital, it just accelerated the ability for people to make connections, share passions and figure out what businesses were rock stars, and which ones were lacking.
For any social media effort to add sustained value to a business, it needs to focus on building a community of real people and measure social media activity within the context of those people.
Social Solutions Need to Help Build Sustained Communities
Any social solution worth its salt (back when salt was extremely valuable) needs to enable a unified approach for:
- Accelerating the organization's ability to create and share relevant content with people who may not be aware of the brand. These places include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media hangouts of your targeted segment. Various social media marketing tools have popped up to address this — make sure these are integrated with the other two elements below.
- Converting social spectators to super fans by making it convenient and fun for them to share their passion with others through gamification, virtual status as the "Grand Poobah," and authentic connections with other super fans. Think social across all your digital channels and properties. In the long run, you need to own this, but do not build a social community in a silo, otherwise you're introducing artificial barriers for people to become super fans.
- Attributing social activity such as tweets and Likes back to individuals. A thousand tweets from random individuals is less valuable long-term than a thousand tweets from super fans who also create a lot of user generated content across blogs, review sites and your owned social communities.
When social becomes strategic, you need to own it
In this model, isn't the community really your customers? Yes.
And do you want a social strategy that gives you a direct channel to engage with your customers and build a community? I think the answer is obvious.
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Why I Love American Idol Part 1: The Breakthrough Point
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Hi Everyone
Last Wednesday I took my wife to see the American Idols Live concert. This prompted me to finally write a blog that I've wanted to write for awhile talking about why I love American Idol. As I wrote this, I decided this was so much fun that I'm going to make it a 4-part series with each blog focusing on one contestant.
I've been watching American Idol with my wife since Season 2 � Go Ruben! At first, I thought the show was just silly fun/entertainment. But, then I started realizing that American Idol is very applicable to SparkPeople.
"How?" You ask.
The part I like most is that American Idol for the most part (except for some of the silly auditions) is the real deal. The contestants get a real shot to change the course of their lives compressed into a short amount of time.
This is exactly what SparkPeople is about � minus the "made for TV" need to compress everything into a very short time period: the challenge of continuing to take positive steps in all areas of life that will lead to a breakthrough that then helps you reach more goals than you may have ever imagined. For example, I'll never forget how one SparkPeople member talked about reaching her goal of becoming a major published author after using SparkPeople. She said, "I never even imagined my life could be like this before SparkPeople."
In our book The Spark ( book.sparkpeople.com/order-now.asp ) we call these Breakthrough Points. We talk about the progression from an Aha Moment (when you first realize something and say "aha!") to a WooHoo Moment (when you take some positive action and want to celebrate) to a Breakthrough Point (when you string together enough positive small steps that lead to something that could truly change your life).
After this realization, one of my favorite parts of watching American Idol became seeing which contestants understood this opportunity and really worked hard each week to make improvements that could lead to breakthroughs. Sometimes early favorites would fade. Other times people who weren't early favorites would end up winning.
I also have to give the show itself great credit this year. After being the #1 show on TV for 9 years, the show still managed to make a brilliant strategic decision this year to have the contestants work with major music producers each week to help mold them into real performers. Brilliant. That type of decision motivates me to continue improving SparkPeople all the time because there are always ways you can improve even when you're already good at something.
This season was clearly the best overall group of any year so the bar was even higher for contestants this year. One of my favorite examples ever of a contestant reaching a Breakthrough Point is Haley Reinhart and she's who I'll focus on with Part 1 of this blog series. Apologies in advance for some of the questionable language in the videos from judge Steven Tyler!
Here is Haley's audition if you'd like to watch:
Early in the season, Haley was in the bottom 3 a few times. She even seemed to have a negative attitude during the results shows and almost seemed resigned that she'd leave the show soon. For some reason she was having trouble putting everything together.
Then, something magic happened and she had a breakthrough. After several performances that landed her in the bottom three, one week she suddenly had a performance that made everyone say, "Whoa � that was incredible."
It would be really interesting to know just what happened that led to this Breakthrough Point. Options could include:
1. A natural progression where enough practice and momentum finally naturally led to a Breakthrough Point
2. Haley could have really challenged herself to turn things around and reach her potential � realizing that this was such an opportunity for her
3. Someone else � family, friends, someone connected to the show including one of the guest stars � could have challenged her to reach her potential
4. Some combination of these variables.
Below is the video of the performance. Notice what Jimmy says challenging her in the practice � was that the spark? Haley if you ever read this give us a shout and let us know and we'll interview you!
Whatever it was, it was clear that the two minutes of this performance likely changed Haley's life forever. She went on to do several amazing performances including arguably one of the best performances ever on the show with her Led Zeppelin song where her real Dad played guitar � how cool is that?
Here is that performance. Another trait from Haley that we can all follow is determination. She got turned away last year when trying out for American Idol and notice the determination in this video when she falls down and then fights through that:
There is a chance that none of this would have happened if she hadn't had that breakthrough. This is something we should all keep in mind as we work hard to reach our goals. There might be a Breakthrough Point just around the corner. So we should keep pushing ourselves and be open to outside motivation to reach this breakthrough.
Here's another favorite from this season � the Haley and Casey duet (they did this live at the concert):
Haley's live performance at the concert this week was stunning. Even my wife who wasn't her fan at first said Haley had the best performances of the girls at the show. I honestly think she's one of the best singers I've ever seen in person.
I'm not being biased with this because I actually was rooting for James Durbin and Scotty McCreery just as much � Lauren too. Seems like all four have a chance to be real superstars and maybe even others.
The point of all of this is to challenge everyone reading this. YOU can reach Breakthrough Points in your life just like anyone on TV. TV is fine in moderation just like almost everything else. But the key is to really live your own life and reach your potential so you can have your own amazing experiences. Those experiences can include your career, being the best parent possible, or anything else. We all have the chance to be a star in our own lives.
I know it can be frustrating to put in the work every day to build that positive momentum, but it really can be worth it and lead to you reaching more goals than you might realize in all areas of your life.
Even better: we get to support and motivate each other along the way in the SP community.
Stay tuned! I'll focus on at least 3 other contestants from this year in this series to see what we can learn from them.
What are you doing to reach a Breakthrough Point in your life?
Chris (SparkGuy)
PS By popular demand, here is a video of her performances at the concert (this isn't our city, but close). She did Benny and the Jets and House of the Rising Sun.
Today's Fitness
I did 36 minutes of fitness yesterday (July 15).
Today's Highlights
The highlight today was doing stretching out in the sunshine barefoot on the grass � great way to end the day and week!
Member Post
Today's member post is from a great member who has lost 65 pounds and has 35 to go to reach her goal:
How was your day? Did you get at least 10 minutes of fitness? What's your highlight?
Chris (SparkGuy)
Today's Fitness
I did 15 minutes of fitness yesterday (July 14).
Today's Highlights
Once again another light day, but made it through a long week and am looking forward to the weekend and both having fun and getting great fitness minutes. I'm happy to have blogged 6 days in a row.
We're working on some great things at SP now that I can't wait to launch.
Member Post
Today's member post is a Video blog. This is a long one, but it's really touching to see how a SparkPeople adventure can touch so many parts of someone's life and to see that in pictures. I especially loved seeing this SparkPeople Mom walking with her dog while her daughter rode a bike next to her. That's what this is all about!
How was your day? Did you get at least 10 minutes of fitness? What's your highlight?
Chris (SparkGuy)
July 13: Day 27 of the 10+ Minute Fitness Challenge
Today's Fitness
I did 16 minutes of fitness yesterday (July 13).
Today's Highlights
Another light day yesterday with a long day at work, but again kept the streak alive!
The best highlight was going to the concert � but I still want to write a full blog about that � hopefully some time tomorrow!
Member Post
Today's highlight is a SparkMail I received from a member. She said I could share it. This is a great example of what we're all doing together!
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything that you've done to change my life. I don't know you. I'll probably never meet you, but your website and your book have made such a drastic impact on the way I view the world that I never want to look through the old glasses again. Excuse the reference but I feel like I was living with beer goggles on. Nothing really looked the way it was. I only saw the size and the number on the scale. Even though I haven't lost a significant amount of weight yet, I know it will come off eventually because I've made those small changes.
I've been telling anyone and everyone about Spark People. As a hairdresser, I see lots of people a day that come in the salon. Anyone that mentions the weight I've lost, I tell them about your website and your book. I just finished it, so I plan on lending it to each of my coworkers. I have to admit, it took me a while to read it. I ended up in tears a lot--kind of like I am right now as I think of how I've struggled the same way so many other people have. It's hard to be overweight. I've always been 'the fat girl', but now, thanks to you, I'm finally going to change that.
Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart. I will be eternally grateful for what you have done for me.
Linda Davis
When I asked her if I could share this publicly, she responded with this note:
I would be honored! (and honestly, there's so many Linda Davis's that that doesn't really bother me:) )
I'm glad I made your day since you've pretty much made my every day worth living again.
Keep up the amazing work. I'll keep doing my part to spread the spark you've started.
The key here is that I just started this � now we're all an amazing team doing this together with our members such an important part of this.
How was your day? Did you get at least 10 minutes of fitness? What's your highlight?
Chris (SparkGuy)
Today's Fitness
I did just 15 minutes of fitness yesterday (July 12).
Today's Highlights
There honestly weren't many highlights yesterday. I had a bad night sleep after having an allergic reaction to something that then makes me sleep bad sometimes. But since it was a tough day I'd say the highlight was keeping the streak alive with just something simple!
I'm posting this so late today because I took my wife to see American Idols Live � I'll try to blog about this tomorrow!
Member Post
Here's one of my favorite member posts from yesterday -- I LOVE SparkVersaries :)
Title: One Year On
Message: It has been a year since I came back to Sparkpeople and I would
like to share my achievements with everyone.
On July 12 last year I rejoined Sparkpeople and one year on I would like to
share my achievements.
I have lost 42 lbs and a lot of inches.
I have walked 600 miles and keep track of the miles on My Fitness (I didn''t
walk before).
I keep track of what I eat every day on My Nutrition and this keeps me very
food aware.
I have lost the pain in my knees.
I look much better, feel much fitter, healthier and rejuvenated.
I have collected over 11,000 Sparkpoints and am on Level 11.
Thank you Sparkpeople for being there and for being FREE.
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It's the beginning of the 2013 Fall Quarter, and were hitting the ground running! Here's a breakdown of some upcoming activities
Student Picnic
Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 24th) there will be a student picnic from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the North Parking Lot at the Rapid City NAU campus!
Hosted by the Student Senate in conjunction with NAUs student organizations, the picnic will feature delicious Walking Tacos!
Remember to bring any poker cards you've been collecting during the Poker Event. The best hands will be eligible for prizes.
Representatives from all of the student organizations will be there, so don't miss this opportunity to explore what's available.
Inaugural Meeting of the Fall Quarter
AITP is back from a relaxing summer break, and is ready to get down to business.
We'll be holding our first meeting of the quarter on Friday, September 27th @ 5:30 PM in the NAU campus lobby.
We'll be discussing some recent developments regarding our Chapter (Non-Profit status, anyone?), along with brainstorming ideas for AITP sponsored events and educational seminars. For current members, we'll also be discussing the current status of dues.
We'll also be fielding questions from new prospects regarding what we're about and what WE can do for YOU.
If you're an IT student, you're invited to come check us out.
Members, got a friend who is interested? Bring 'em!
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
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It's one of the few holidays that NAU closes on, so we've been forced to move the venue for the meeting.
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The animals you will care for in Petz: Nursery are all different, but they have one thing in common: they are all completely adorable! Care for a nursery of newborn animals ranging from puppies to polar bear cubs. Give them milk, keep them warm, and help them grow up big and strong. Take good care of your animals to unlock more exotic newborns like tigers and pandas. Cute gets cuter when they make faces at you during peek-a-boo or lie peacefully as you sing them to sleep. When your animals are grown up, send them wirelessly to Dogz Talent Show or Hamsterz Superstarz to keep them in your Petz family.
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St. Sava 1000 lb. Challenge
"We should have a St. Sava 1000 lb Challenge," at first sounded like one of those witty statements that we are so used to hear from our Church Executive Board President, Dusan Lazarevic. Then we saw how serious he was and we all agreed. Our challenge will start at the Beginning of Advent (Christmas Fast) November 28, 2013, and end on our Orthodox Pascha (Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ) April 20, 2014.
Each person desiring to take part in the Challenge will set a goal of how many pounds he/she will lose during this time. Your goal will be recorded only by our Executive Board President or person designated by him. Our collective goal for our congregation is 1000 lbs. Each person will weigh himself/herself and record the weight at the beginning and the end of the challenge. All participants will disclose if their goal was met to the designated person. You can pick up a form at the Tutor's Stand in Church.
Losing weight is not an easy task. Very often people desiring to lose weight get easily discouraged. This is especially important in our culture where we have so many Slavas and other celebrations to attend. Therefore support and encouragement of caring persons is so valuable. If you would like to give support to your loved one losing weight you can match (his/her) each pound lost with a monetary donation to our Church. For instance N.N. has pledged to lose 20 lb., a friend then pledges to donate at the end of the challenge $1 for every pound N.N. loses on his/her behalf.
We strongly discourage all those who do not need to lose weight to take part in this Challenge. This is especially directed toward those for whom losing weight will be detrimental to their health. Children and young adults to 21 must consult your parents for approval to be able to participate. Everyone is asked to please seek your doctor's advice prior to and during the challenge.
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The event will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at FullSteam Brewery and the Ellerbe Creek Trail 4pm.
- The Municipal Parking Lot at Foster and Hunt (Durham Farmer's Market) (5 minute walk)
- Street parking on Madison Street (behind Fullsteam Brewery)
- The MotorCo Lot across from Fullsteam (come early to park here)
Packet Pick-up: Race bibs and microchips can be picked up at Bull City Running Company on Saturday October 13th from 2:00-5:00. 202 W NC Highway 54 #201, Durham, NC. (Race day packet pickup is also avaliable starting at 2:30.)
Day of Registration ($30) will begin at Fullsteam Brewery at 2:30. (Race starts at 4:00)
The top male and female overall finishers will get customized, unique prizes! Prizes will also be awarded to the top finishers in the following categories:
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It doesn't sound like much: An extra 27.7 inches of length, nearly 6 more inches of height, two additional doors and four more panels of window glass on a small car badged "Fiat 500L".
But the not-quite-14-foot-long, four-door, new-for-2014 Fiat 500L is a unique small car ride â¿¿ odd to some, stylish to others and more spacious inside than just about anyone expects.
The interior airy feel â¿¿ some might liken it to riding in a bubble â¿¿ is especially noticeable when the interior is splashed with outside light from a roof-size, optional, power sunroof.Also noteworthy: The 500L's high seat positions and big door openings that make for easy entry and exit. These can make the 500L comfortable for someone suffering back pain and who winces at the thought of getting in and out of a regular car. Best of all, this largest version of a car badged as a Fiat 500 to come to America is affordably priced. Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $19,900 for a base, front-wheel drive, 2014 500L Pop model with 160-horsepower, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine and traditional-operating, six-speed manual transmission. This base model includes air conditioning as well as cruise control, remote keyless entry, heated outside mirrors, power windows, power door locks and seven air bags. The lowest starting retail price for a 500L with a six-speed, Euro-twin clutch that a driver can operate like an automatic transmission is $22,345 because buyers must move up to a 500L Easy model. A conventional six-speed automatic is planned to be available on the 500L during the 2014 model year. Its pricing is not yet released. In comparison, a base, 2013 Fiat 500 â¿¿ without the additional space of the L and with just two side doors â¿¿ is $16,900 with 101-horsepower, four-cylinder engine and manual transmission.
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The Overbrook Foundation is a progressive family foundation that supports organizations advancing human rights and conserving the natural environment.
2014 Letter from the Chair and President
In January 2014, Overbrook's Chair and President released their annual letter updating grantees, colleagues and others interested in the Foundation's work over the next year. This year's letter focuses on two initiatives formally approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors at the end of 2013: establishing a portfolio of grantees in the Human Rights Program working to reform the role of money in politics and focusing on new strategies for movement building in the Environment program.
Current Program Areas
Through its Environment Program, the Foundation supports projects focusing on biodiversity conservation in Latin America, and sustainable production and consumption in the United States. Several grants are also awarded for specific climate change initiatives and organizations using media to increase public awareness of environmental issues. Finally, the environment program launched a new portfolio in 2014 focused on movement building.
Overbrook's Human Rights Program supports organizations within the U.S. that are advancing the U.S. domestic human rights movement. It also makes grants to strengthen gender rights in the U.S. through supporting reproductive justice and LGBT rights, with a distinct focus on marriage equality. As they are central to the democratic process and the success of our grantees, the Foundation supports non-profit media and media reform. In Latin America, the Foundation funds organizations defending human rights defenders and advancing gender rights, both women's rights and LGBT rights.
Foundation Background
The Overbrook Foundation was established in New York in 1948 by Helen and Frank Altschul. The Foundation took its name from Overbrook Farm, the Altschul family home in Stamford, Connecticut. The Foundation is currently governed by a Board of 12 Directors and is managed by a staff of seven. The Board consists of third and fourth generation family members.
Currently, the Foundation has an endowment of approximately $174 million. It awarded approximately $5.4 million in grants in 2013. Since its inception, the Foundation has given away more than $170 million.
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After each Board of Directors Meeting, we announce the grants awarded by the Foundation on our website. At the Foundation's November 2014 Board Meeting, The Overbrook Foundation's Board of Directors approved 14 grants through the Human Rights program for a total of $538,000. The Environment Program awarded $840,000 in grants to 17 organizations at this Board meeting.


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My name is Aaron J. Smith aka CulturalSavage. I am in my early thirties, a father, husband, a writer, a nerd, a believer, and a dreamer.
Why "CulturalSavage"? What the heck is that about?
I have always wanted to be a surprise of a person, like a punk rock kid who finds exquisite pleasure in Bach, or wizard with a Walkman. It's not that I think I am some great shock to people, rather I enjoy the idea of rich culture and raw savagery taking shelter in the same person. The idea that a forest dwelling gnome would have a library of mathematics, astronomy, and physics; the picture of a business man enjoying moping a floor; the academic wanting an earthy life of beer and blue color work; the coal miner solving the mysteries of the universe… these pictures capture the duality I feel in my self and the whole, rich, raw, and real life I want to lead. Movies, books, music, beer, wine, comics, sacred texts, computers, lined paper, dirty jokes, enlightenment, sarcasm, and honesty: this my DNA. That is why I started using Cultural Savage. Internet usage turned it into a one word brand, and thus CulturalSavage was birthed.
So, any highlights of your illustrious biography you want people to know about?
So, now I have to try and talk about my self? This is probably one of my most hated things. I suck at talking about me. Well, lets start with the bad and move to the good.
When I was two and a half, my mom died. My dad was a patrol cop. His work was always changing and not conducive for a single parent, so my grandparents raised me. I went to private school, and did well in academics. Social skills, not so much. To put it bluntly, I was a nerd. I was picked on, made fun of, and also had some great friends. Apparently, I was also an imaginative day dreamer. For several school years, I was given a special desk away from the rest of the class so that my race car erasers and pencil people didn't interrupt the rest of the class. I read fast and got board.
Some time around seventh grade, I got it in my head that cool kids didn't care about homework or grades, so I decided to hide my excitement at learning and "un-cool" stuff like legos, books, sci-fi, and natural sciences. I became one of the kids with "so much potential if you would just apply yourself." But at least I had a group of friends… even if I was the kid who cried in the halls at school, got picked on and harassed by the boys in the locker room, and generally hated my school experience. I did learn how to smoke though. bonus!
Tenth grade rolled around, and I found I could make people laugh. In eleventh grade, I found that chicks liked me. Then I began dating. I never really figured out how to do it well, but I gave it a good attempt with many girls. I even had some serious long term relationships after high school. I never officially graduated from high school, but I did speak at my classes graduation. I found I really enjoyed writing essays and speaking in public, even if it made me feel like I was going to puke (which it still does). After high school, I began my long career in the field of customer and food service. I never went to college (couldn't decide what to attend for), but I have always loved to learn and try to stay engaged in interesting topics.
Around this time, I began volunteering with a local church youth group. I began planning events, crafting lessons, leading small groups, teaching junior high, leading music, and generally trying to spend time teaching kids about Jesus and life. At some point I migrated to dealing with adults. I began to preach more often, lead bible studies, helped design curriculum, led music groups, attempted (and failed) to plant a church, was part of another church plant as the worship pastor. I spent most of my 20's focusing on church activities and doing things I loved to do: helping people think better about Jesus, the bible, faith, and church.
At some point, I got burned out, cynical, and began to question if the way we do church really makes sense.
It was during this time that I met Sarah. We dated/lived together for a year, the got married. We now have a son (born in 2010). She has been a huge influence/inspiration to my life, faith, and dreams. Our family is such a good thing. My son is so precious (and such a little stink!). For the first time in my life, I feel like I am really wrestling and becoming comfortable with who I am. My identity is something that is beginning to become clear. Through my family, friends, and our little faith community I am beginning to discover dreams of a better Christianity, one that is real, and whole, and full of earth and ordinary holiness.


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True Blood Review: "I Got a Right to Sing the Blues"by Jim Garner at . Comments
Let me start by saying that as the guest reviewer filling in for M.L. House, I have some very big shoes to fill. I am a huge fan of both the show and Charlaine Harris, so I hope that I do him and (more importantly) our fans proud.
Tonight's episode, "I Got a Right to Sing the Blues," took some very interesting twist and turns.
The most dramatic of these being another showing of how the production team is not pulling any punches on the gore this season. From Bill and Lorena's "unique" style of love making to last night's offering of Tara and Franklin, I am never sure what to expect visually.
There are not many TV series out there that really cause me to cringe, but so far this season I have done it twice. Bravo HBO!
Baby vamp Jessica is growing up. Tonight was another brilliant example of why I love Jessica. Going from the biker that she killed in the first episode to the lady she nibbled on tonight and sent on her way we can see that Jessica is getting her powers under control nicely.
On the other hand, when Arlene cut her finger and her fangs popped out it reminded me of those awkward days during puberty when I would have a different type of "popping up."
So she still has a little way to go.
Tara and Franklin will need counseling. Between the totally over the top scene of Tara biting into Franklin's neck to the incredibly intense scene of her smashing his head in with a mace. If Franklin survives, they may need some couple's counseling before they decided to tie the knot.
Lafayette does have a heart and it can be broke. I really feel for Lafayette. While we all know that he became a drug dealer (and V dealer) to help pay for his mother care, you can't help but feel for him when Jesus found out and dropped him so coldly.I thought Lafayette and Jesus were cute together, but I thought they might be too different to really work out. But, I don't think we have seen the last of Jesus. He doesn't seem like a guy that gives up that easily.
Eric has the best poker face ever. I will never play poker with Eric. The fact he has convinced Sookie, Bill, Russell, and Sophie Ann that he is loyal to Russell is a credit to his ability to lie. He now knows that. Russell was behind the death of his father, and as his warning to Sookie tonight clearly showed that there is a raging beast waiting to be unleashed when the time is right. I would not want to be Russell when that time comes.
Jason might make a decent cop yet. While the reason behind his behavior was motivated by jealousy, did anyone else catch that he was able to quote the law about lude behavior in public to the two kids? Honestly, I am rooting for him to get it together. I think he would be an interesting addition to the Sheriff's Department. Granted he would most likely abuse his authority and sleep with half the county. But it would still be fun.
Sookie seems to forget she is mortal. Is it just me or has Sookie apparently totally forgotten she is a mice among lions? From her attitude to Russell to her threats to Lorena and even telling Eric off, she seems to be deluded into thinking they wouldn't kill her if push came to shove. Personally, I would be just a touch more respectful to the lion if I was a mouse caught in the lion's den. But, that's just me.
Lorena is truly broken. If nothing else tonight we got to see Lorena's psyche bare and naked a bit tonight. As predicted by Russell, she took her time and I think had as much of her own blood from crying as she did from Bill on her at the end. Bill's astute and accurate comment on why she does what she does clearly cut her to the bone. I really have trouble trying to feel sorry for Lorena, but on the other hand she is clearly bat-crap crazy and needs to be put down like a rabid animal.
What did you think of this episode? Do you think Sookie can keep her promise of killing Lorena? How long do you think Eric can restrain his rage? Comment below, we want to know what you think.
While this week did not offer as many memorable lines, please enjoy the following True Blood quotes ...
Eric: Please don't take this wrong way Sookie, but shut up. | permalink
Jessica: Just because my fangs popped out doesn't mean I am going to use them on you. | permalink
Arlene: Please don't eat me, I am pregnant. Oh that probably just made you want to eat me more. | permalink
Lafayette: Go tell your mama that two faggots whooped your ass! | permalink
Russell: Bill has been Lorena's drug of choice for centuries; it will be tough for her to break it. | permalink
Jim G. is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow him on Twitter.Tags: True Blood, Reviews
I think the song thats playing in the Lafayette and Jesus scene is Song: La Belle Et la Bad Boy Artist: Mc Solaar
The ribcage quote is obviously an homage to Joss and company, come on!! Also, TVFanatic--LUDE? really? I'll edit for you, if you'd like :P (LEWD) Also-we don't know if Sookie is mortal or not, do we? We're not even sure she's human, just now (people who have read the books, notwithstanding!) Lastly--Jesus/Kevin Alejandro. He is a lot less 'hot' in TB than in, say, SouthLAnd or Shark. Maybe it's the clothes, dunno...
What's the name of the song playing while Lafayette and Jesus makes out??
i think alcide busts in and either all three of them kill Lorena or the light from outside shines on her and she hides and they just run, idk.... i feel bad for lorena though, she truly loves bill, shes just a crazy bitch but she is truly heartbroken and i cant wait to see eric let loose on the king, i beleive he will get him after he saves pam, not sure though, we will see, i think sookie dies for a minute also, yknow and gets brought back by recesatation or whatever, but while shes dead for that one minute she goes "somewhere" and finds out what she is, an oracle or sumthing, idk, i need to read the damn books lol
Where is the Round Table ????
They totally stole that ribcage line from Buffy! Love true blood, but Buffy was my first love and I'm not sure I approve of the theft.
The "rib cage as a hat" line was originally in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in "Becoming Part 2". Not sure whether it was a homage or a coincidence!
How much longer do we have to wait for Eric and Sookie to hook up! This is really upsetting me lol I loved Lorena's quote: I would wear your ribcage like a hat! Sick, Twisted, loved it! This episode was ok, i really didn't think anything happened; nothing extraordinary; We learned about the King's agenda, I kind of wish things were moving a little bit faster, but we will see what happens
Haha, I love Lorena. She's one of my favorite ones. I loved all of Sookie's quotes of 'Shut the f**k up!'. They're hilarious. I love(d)Franklin. I hope he's not dead, he makes me laugh. Also, I like the Love connection between Jesus and Lafyette. It's something different for him. I hope Tara will finally get away. I thought for sure she was gonna get taken back to the house.
my fave quote was "go tell your mama that you got whooped by 2 faggots" oh and Lorena's ribcage hat quote was good too~ I wish I could sleep thru this whole week until Sunday Night at 9pm....lol


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We are delighted to show the book trailer for A E Rought's Broken, coming from Strange Chemistry in January 2013.
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We absolutely love the work done by Epic Reads to bring us the YA books that represent the 50 States of America! Criminally, we've only read five of these bad boys and we're now on a mission to fill the gaps.
Isn't that *fantastic*?
So, let us know in the comments how many of these you've read, or perhaps if you can think of another YA novel that fits a state in America.
Also, Epic Reads are now compiling the Planet YA project – find out how you can help HERE.
We've been sitting on this secret for a little while now and, finally, thanks to a press release that went out very late Friday night GMT time, we can reveal that…
For us, this is massive news. It isn't just an option to produce something, they have stated an intent to write an adaptation and put it into development. It isn't a guarantee that we'll see it hit our TV screens, but it is a MASSIVE step in that direction.
We're delighted that one of our first five launch titles has been picked up in this manner, and it goes without saying that we're utterly thrilled for Gwenda.
Here is the official wordage from Deadline:
MTV has put in development Blackwood, a drama from Lionsgate Television and Kelsey Grammer's Grammnet Prods. It is based on the young adult book of the same name by Gwenda Bond, which was published this past September on the Strange Chemistry YA imprint of UK-based science fiction publisher Angry Robot Books. DC Comic book and television writer Peter Calloway (Brothers & Sisters) will write the adaptation. Blackwood centers on 19-year-old Miranda Blackwood who, when 114 people, including her father, suddenly vanish off Roanoke Island, begins to investigate the mass disappearance, teaming with her high school sweetheart. But she makes a chilling discovery when she uncovers that she's at the center of not only this mystery, but one that traces back to the first American mystery: the disappearance of 114 people at what would be called The Lost Colony. The project stems from Grammnet's deal with Lionsgate. Calloway executive produces with Grammnet's Kelsey Grammer, Stella Bulochnikov, and Brian Sher. Grammnet VP Brian Taylor found the manuscript and sought out the rights for Grammnet and Lionsgate TV. WME reps Calloway, who is managed by Adam Kolbrenner, as well as Grammnet. Bond is repped by Andrea Brown Literary Agency and Gotham Group.
Do offer Gwenda big congratulations and we hope to bring you more on this very soon!
We gave you a sneak peek at the work-in-progress version of The Pirate's Wish artwork – and now we're delighted to show you the final version! What do you think?
Right, we had our wrist slapped for not crediting The Broke and the Bookish for this meme last week (although we have credited them in previous TTT posts and we do know that it is very much their creation!) So thanks to them for providing the inspiration. Today Laura Lam is here to talk about the ten books languishing on her TBR pile that she is desperate to get to!
Once again it's Tuesday and the turn of another Strange Chemistry author to tackle their Top Ten list. Today we have A E Rought (author of BROKEN, coming in January 2013 – check it out!) to tell us about the Top Ten Tropes in YA fiction.
Today we are delighted to showcase the cover for Emilie and the Hollow World by Martha Wells, a fantasy adventure coming from Strange Chemistry in April 2013.
Here is the blurb:
While running away from home for reasons that are eminently defensible, Emilie's plans to stow away on the steamship Merry Bell and reach her cousin in the big city go awry, landing her on the wrong ship and at the beginning of a fantastic adventure.
Taken under the protection of Lady Marlende, Emilie learns that the crew hopes to use the aether currents and an experimental engine, and with the assistance of Lord Engal, journey to the interior of the planet in search of Marlende's missing father.
With the ship damaged on arrival, they attempt to traverse the strange lands on their quest. But when evidence points to sabotage and they encounter the treacherous Lord Ivers, along with the strange race of the sea-lands, Emilie has to make some challenging decisions and take daring action if they are ever to reach the surface world again.
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Well, guys, we're only a few weeks out from Christmas right now and the dark nights have most definitely drawn in. Now is the time to snuggle down with a good book, so we have 30 new releases to tell you about. Of course, top of the list is our very own Katya's World by Jonathan L Howard – a science fiction novel that has been receiving some wonderful reviews! But we won't hold it against you if you want to read some of the others as well *grins* What are you looking to pick up?


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May 2002
Released: 2002, Elektra
Rating: 4.7/5
Reviewer: Wisco
O.K., Phil haters, it's time for y'all to recognize that Mr. Anselmo's work with Down ain't Pantera. DOWN II: A BUSTLE IN YOUR HEDGEROW must not be avoided because of anti-Pantera sentiment. This is old school metal in the strictest sense of the word. Seeing as how I feel the first Black Sabbath album is the metal equivalent of the book of Genesis, I'm tempted to file this album under "metallic creation." However, this is 2002, roughly 30 plus years after the birth of Christ...er, Black Sabbath. Yet here it stands, an album that seriously could have been made in the 70's. Well maybe not all of it, but a lot of it. Man, it's nice to have a new Down record!
"So, how are the tunes" you ask? Need you ask?!! The album starts with a funeral and ends with a mountain landing...need more? I like "Stained Glass Cross" the best in that it just lazily rolls along and yet rocks hard in a subtle sort of way. Trust me, you won't notice until the song is over. It's like an aftertaste or something. A few minutes after listening to the track you might find yourself muttering, "that song kicked my ass!" Another standout is "New Orleans is a Dying Whore." Be forewarned, the chorus will stick to your brain for days. All I gotta say is this: be aware of who is standing near you. I learned the hard way that people generally don't appreciate it when you sing the words "dying whore" in their presence. Especially when they don't know what the hell you're referencing to and/or that you're even singing to yourself. Oh, well.
Be prepared for a few mellow tracks. I know that for a lot of metalheads, speed is an issue. Trust me, Down ain't gonna be your band if it is. Actually, Down won't trip your trigger if you require cohesive song structures. These guys are all over the fucking map and it rules. There are even a few acoustic songs. However, lemme tell ya, these select few tracks fit perfectly into the whole messy vibe that is DOWN II: A BUSTLE IN YOUR HEDGEROW. Overall, I enthusiastically recommend this album for anybody with even a passing interest in Black Sabbath and/or any fuzzed out, doom inspired, hard rockin', 70's styled band that you can think of. Pepper Keenan can sure crank out the riffs and, as Phil says, "the power of the riff compels me!" Damn straight it does.
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Baroque Chamber Music at the Court of StuttgartFriday, March 16, 2007 at 8pm St. Philip Presbyterian Church 4807 San FelipeMap
Preconcert talk at 7pm Matthias Maute, Co-director, Ensemble Caprice
For more information, including complete program notes, please see http://www.houstonearlymusic.org/2006/4caprice/Montreal-based Ensemble Caprice makes its first visit to Houston on Friday, March 16 in a performance presented by Houston Early Music. The program of baroque pieces has been chosen to show the foreign influences that made music at the Court of Stuttgart so colorful. Internationally-acclaimed recorder/flute virtuosi Matthias Maute and Sophie Larivière will be joined in this performance by Suzie Napper (cello), Erin Helyard (harpsichord) and Ziya Tabassian (Turkish percussion) in works by Handel, Vivaldi, Froberger and Couperin. The program also features anonymous French contredanses and Italian balletti. Formed in Germany in 1986, Ensemble Caprice is renowned for its innovative interpretations of baroque music and has performed to great critical acclaim internationally. In 2005, the ensemble made its U.S. debut in the Boston Early Music Festival concert series and has subsequently appeared in many parts of this country. Closer to home in Canada, the ensemble has its own concert series at Redpath Hall in Montreal and was recently nominated for the Conseil Québécois de la Musique's prestigious Prix Opus award in three different categories. A new recording featuring the music of Fux, Caldera and Badia will be released in June and another, a unique recording featuring early gypsy music from an anonymous collection (1730) from Eastern Europe and works by Vivaldi will be released this fall on the Analekta label. At 7:00 p.m. Mattias Maute will give a free pre-concert talk on the music to be performed.
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More shops that sell e-cigarettes are popping up in the Miami Valley. Recently, Ohio lawmakers banned the sale of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products to anyone under the age of 18, but the Public Health Department of Dayton says the new law does not go far enough.
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Definitions for abdicateˈæb dɪˌkeɪt
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word abdicate
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ab•di•cateˈæb dɪˌkeɪt(v.)-cat•ed, -cat•ing.
(v.t.)to give up or renounce (authority, duties, a high office, etc.), esp. in a voluntary, public, or formal manner.
(v.i.)to renounce or relinquish a throne, office, right, power, claim, or responsibility, esp. in a formal manner.
Origin of abdicate:
1535–45; < L abdicātus, ptp. of abdicāre to renounce =ab-ab - +dicāre to indicate, consecrate (see dedicate )
Princeton's WordNet
abdicate, renounce(verb)
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
"The King abdicated when he married a divorcee"
To surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; as, to abdicate the throne, the crown, the papacy.
Note: The word abdicate was held to mean, in the case of James II, to abandon without a formal surrender.
To formally separate oneself from or to divest oneself of.
To reject; to cast off.
To disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit.
To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty.
Origin: * First attested in 1541.
Webster Dictionary
to surrender or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; as, to abdicate the throne, the crown, the papacy
to renounce; to relinquish; -- said of authority, a trust, duty, right, etc
to reject; to cast off
to disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit
to relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity
Translations for abdicate
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
to leave or give up the position and authority of a king or queen
The king abdicated (the throne) in favour of his son.
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The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act (the act) extended the federal age standard for pilots of large commercial aircraft from 60 to 65 years of age. The act also requires us to report--no later than 24 months after its enactment--on the effect, if any, of this change on aviation safety. This report responds to that requirement.
Our review of FAA's accident and incident data and NTSB's accident data from December 2007, when the act was enacted, through September 2009 showed that no accidents or incidents6 resulted from the health conditions of pilots 60 years or older. However, for a more definitive assessment, a longer period of time would be required to collect data for similar groups--both pilots 60 years or older and younger pilots-- to determine if the act's change in the age standard for commercial pilots has any effect on aviation safety. Such a study is not yet feasible because the act is too recent for flight records to be available for a sufficient number of pilots 60 years or older.
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Röyksopp, FC Kahuna, Télépopmusik, The Knife, RJD2, Futue Sound of London, The Avalanches, 808 State, Zero 7, Tycho, Mr. Scruff
put him in the Sahara again
Bring legitimacy back to the Sahara. SIGNED!
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2 hour slot, Sven Vath style. I don't care what time of day.
Honestly, keep him out of the Sahara...the Sahara is beyond saving at this point, so don't put a genius like him in that shit hole. 1.5-2hr set in the Mojave please.
Yes please, make it a mojave set, also I'd love it if he went as AFX.
Edit: Plz no Gobi.
'10, '11, '12.1, '13.1, '14.1
SIGNED! doesn't matter what tent he'll be in, i will be there no matter what.
'07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12 w1, '13 w2..
2 hour slot. SIGNED!
My face is still melted from that sahara set...
I've never seen him live, but I really hope he plays all of his strange shit like Pac-Man Powerpill, Speed Racer, and Milkman. I'm saying this like he's going to be there...I shouldn't get too ahead of myself.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world.
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If Aphex Twin did come back... could he play the outdoor? I know mojave is much more likely, but would the mojave be able to fit his visual set up he used in Europe? Those lights and those lazers would looks pretty fantastic on the outdoor.
I highly doubt he would bring any kind of custom lighting set up to the US for a show.
Mojave is going to get the facelift it deserves for 2013, Aphex Twin will make full use of the new lighting.
I would want this so badly.
main stage post headliner
Oh, if only. I'm still regretting only catching half his set in 2008.
signed in blood/sweat/tears/semen
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