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The shocking story of one of the few people born in a North Korean political prison to have escaped and survived.
North Korea is isolated and hungry, bankrupt and belligerent. It is also armed with nuclear weapons. Between 150,000 and 200,000 people are being held in its political prison camps, which have existed twice as long as Stalin's Soviet gulags and twelve times as long as the Nazi concentration camps. Very few born and raised in these camps have escaped - but Shin Dong-hyuk did.
In Escape from Camp 14, acclaimed journalist Blaine Harden tells the story of Shin Dong-hyuk and, through the lens of Shin's life, unlocks the secrets of the world's most repressive totalitarian state. Shin knew nothing of civilized existence: he saw his mother as a competitor for food, guards raised him to be a snitch, and he witnessed the execution of his own family. Through Harden's harrowing narrative of Shin's life and remarkable escape, he offers an unequaled inside account of one of the world's darkest nations and a riveting tale of endurance, courage, and survival.
Blaine Harden is a contributor to the Economist and has formerly served as the Washington Post's bureau chief in East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa. He is the author of Africa: Dispatches from a Fragile Continent and A River Lost: The Life and Death of the Columbia. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
©2012 Blaine Harden (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"If you have a soul, you will be changed forever by Blaine Harden's Escape from Camp 14…Harden masterfully allows us to know Shin, not as a giant but as a man, struggling to understand what was done to him and what he was forced to do to survive. By doing so, Escape from Camp 14 stands as a searing indictment of a depraved regime and a tribute to all those who cling to their humanity in the face of evil." (Mitchell Zuckoff, New York Times best-selling author of Lost in Shangri-La)
"This is a story unlike any other…More so than any other book on North Korea, including my own, Escape from Camp 14 exposes the cruelty that is the underpinning of Kim Jong Il's regime. Blaine Harden, a veteran foreign correspondent from the Washington Post, tells this story masterfully…The integrity of this book shines through on every page." (Barbara Demick, author of Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea)
"With a protagonist born into a life of backbreaking labor, cutthroat rivalries, and a nearly complete absence of human affection, Harden's book reads like a dystopian thriller. But this isn't fiction - it's the biography of Shin Dong-hyuk." (Publishers Weekly)
I rate as follows: 5 Stars = Loved it. 4 Stars = Really liked it. 3 Stars = Liked it. 2 Stars = Didn't like it. 1 Star = Hated it.
"Worthwhile, but difficult on many levels."
As the beginning of this book points out, there seems to be little attention given to the stunning suffering and abuse currently being experienced by the North Korean people. Because so few escape to tell their stories, little is known of these political prison camps that hold so many – some since their birth, with this being the only "life" they will ever know.
Be warned that the book is much like an extended news article; this makes sense since it was written by a news reporter. The sound quality of the production is terrible, and the editing in places is painfully poor. It appears there was not much budget available for this important book, which is a shame.
That being said, I encourage everyone to devote the trivial 5 hours and 31 minutes it takes to listen to this story. I think it's the least we can do to begin to understand the criminal atrocities these people as a nation are currently attempting to survive.
I love reading and going on vacation with my family.
Once upon a time there was crazy SOB, who ran a country. He decided that anyone who opposes him must be eliminated, in fact it appears to remain a family tradition. This SOB decided that 3 generations of bad blood must be eliminated, therefore it became acceptable to work these people to death or simply kill them at will. Upon finishing this book, I thought I'd give it a 4-star rating, but as I cannot get this one out of my head, I am upping my rating to 5-stars. The author did a great job of capturing not only the life of someone born and raised in a North Korean work camp, but he opened my eyes to the life the average North Korean lives-impoverished and afraid.
This book is the story of Shin Dong-hyuk. Born to parents who were given an opportunity to have children for their adeptness at snitching. As you can imagine, this was not a nurturing environment for a child and Shin grew to be a snitch and thought of his mother of little more than a competitor for food. Shin had siblings, but did not have a relationship with the and only knew of their activities in a vague sense. Love was not something found in these camps, where people work to harvest rice and mine coal, even amongst the families.
Children attend elementary schooling until 10 years of age, at which time they start working. Shin and a group of his classmates were assigned to bring coal up from the mines at 10 year of age. Needless to say, one child was injured when a cart rolled back and crushed her big toe. The child was taken to receive medical treatment, where she had her toe amputated and treated with salt water. Work was not allowed to stop as a result of the accident. This was also the case when part of a dam collapsed during construction and crushed several people working in the area.
Not only does North Korea not have the means available to take care of its captives, the people who live outside the camps have long been suffering due to low food availability. After Shin escapes from the camp, he finds life on the outside not much better, other than these people are not beaten and force in to degrading tasks. Shin eventually makes it out of North Korea by bribing starving border guards with food and cigarettes, enabling him to get to China. Over the next year, Shin attempts works as a ranch hand and a dishwasher to earn the cash needed to survive and find his way to South Korea before he is found out by the Chinese government and sent back to North Korea. Yes, that's right, they send these people back to their country, so they do not have a rush of people crossing that need support and as to not "offend" its neighbor.
There are as many as 200,000 people imprisoned in North Korean work/concentration camps, the largest camp being 25 miles wide by 31 miles long. Yes this is a huge area, something like the size of Los Angeles and it is all enclosed by fencing and guard towers. I hoped on google earth to check out the areas these camps are in and there is no doubt about it-they are there, but North Korea continues to deny there existence.
Eventually Shin finds his way to South Korea. As it happens, South Korea will help anyone who escapes from North Korea. They re-educate these people, provide psychological assistance, medical treatment, a place to live and even a monthly stipend of $800 for two years, while these people attempt to create a normal existence for themselves.
I cannot stop thinking about this book and how it has opened my eyes. The atrocities documented in this book are disturbing to say the least, but people need to know what is going on in North Korea. I have been telling everyone I know about North Korea's treatment of its people and what is being done about it. One thought that keeps plaguing me regarding North Korea is, why isn't someone doing everything in their power to eliminate the people in charge of this country with WMD? We have entered in to a war before for similar reasons, but I feel like we turn a blind eye to this country. Why? Do they have to fire on us first? Or, do they just not have anything that will directly benefit us? I'm not one to understand the politics behind something, but I am angered by the treatment these peole are enduring. Read this book, spread the word, let's get these people some help. Visit the One Free Korea website for more information.
Eclectic, avid listener, favorite book is the one currently in ear.
"Nothing to Envy - 2"
I appreciated "Nothing to Envy" by Barbara Demick... the understanding it brought of the North Korean people and lifestyle meant a great deal to me... despite the poor narration and rough writing style. This book is much shorter and less convoluted as it follows just the story of Shin Dong-hyuk, who was born in detention Camp 14 in North Korea and knew no other life. It also has issues with writing style and narration... written in an irritating 3rd person and narrated by the author... however, I couldn't stop listening. The horrific mental and physical abuse he and his family suffered, his unbelievable escape and struggles adapting to freedom are heartbreaking. Mr. Harden's 3rd person style does allow him to explain the politics of the region and recent events. Very much worth my time to listen and learn.
C. A. Dees
"Compelling and important - marred by bad narration"
This is an important story for anyone concerned about the struggle for human rights in the world. It is almost inconceivable that the man at the center of this story, Shin Dong Hyuk, was able to survive the brutality of perhaps the most notorious prison in North Korea, but even more so, to escape and find his own sense of humanity and a modicum of peace.
Shin's fellow inmate who tells him stories about life outside the prison, and in so doing, introduces Shin to the idea of kindness for kindness's sake -- a book about that alone would be fascinating.
Not likely, though I would read one of his books.
That the most brutal prisons in North Korea don't bother to indoctrinate prisoners about "the Great Leader," etc., because there's no point. Those prisoners aren't leaving and there is no pretense of re-education along the party line. They are, simply, slaves.
While the text itself was good (if a little lacking in passion) the narration was truly awful. The author's reading itself was tolerable, though monotone and without any real inflection. However, that, combined with choppy editing, varying sound levels and equalization, made for a difficult listening experience over the span of several hours. This seemed to be edited by someone who had no experience editing voice recordings. Breaths are cut off, there are no pauses between sentences or even paragraphs, and there was little awareness of flow. A book this important deserves a thoughtful, professional narration.
"Geat Memoir"
I love personal memoirs, and this one is particularly well done and engaging. There is a good balance of Shen's personal story and the overall politics of North Korea and how it fits into the world.
The pace of the story and its editing are very good. The story kept my attention and the reader/author is better than most. I was leery, because I find that authors who read their own works are usually not the best narrators.
Although many memoirs are touching and emotionally provoking, I found this book to really hit a chord about understanding the impossibility of growing up to be a normal functioning human when one is raised under inhumane conditions. PTSD to the nth degree. Shen and similarly neglected and abused persons, I think, require much support to live in the world at large, with all of its sensory overload and social complexity. Although I knew about North Korea and many of its deplorable conditions, the people of North Korea now have a daily place in my heart, and I pray for them, each and every one.
"Geat Memoir"
I love personal memoirs, and this one is particularly well done and engaging. There is a good balance of Shen's personal story and the overall politics of North Korea and how it fits into the world.
The pace of the story and its editing are very good. The story kept my attention and the reader/author is better than most. I was leery, because I find that authors who read their own works are usually not the best narrators.
Although many memoirs are touching and emotionally provoking, I found this book to really hit a chord about understanding the impossibility of growing up to be a normal functioning human when one is raised under inhumane conditions. PTSD to the nth degree. Shen and similarly neglected and abused persons, I think, require much support to live in the world at large, with all of its sensory overload and social complexity. Although I knew about North Korea and many of its deplorable conditions, the people of North Korea now have a daily place in my heart, and I pray for them, each and every one.
"A true, tragic story. Could not put it down."
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know how lucky free nations are.
The survival of a human being.
I love to hear the author read his own book. Blaine was no exception.
I will never forget this story. It reminds me how lucky I am to be an American.
"A Story that needs to be told"
I highly recommend this book to anyone.
No it not. This book has too much raw emotion and I could not handle it all in one sitting
Something needs to be done about the repressive government in North Korea. How can we just sit on their hands and do nothing about it. We have been hearing stories for some time now about conditions in North Korea. If we continue to do nothing it will be like ignoring the stories that were coming out of Nazi occupied Europe during WWII of the extermination camps. History will judge us on how we responded to this tyranny How will that story be told, will it be one that we are proud of, or will we be so ashamed of our inaction?
"Interesting and heartbreaking"
Can this be true? Its ridiculous that a human condition and psyche can be created like this.
Its a fascinating story and worth listening to.
The reader was a bit monotonous and there were clear audio edits all the time with different quality and mics.
"Disturbing but important book"
For a long time, I have thought of myself as someone who is interested in international human rights, but I have really never given much thought to the situation in North Korea. This book really changed my ideas on the topic. Now that I have finished this slim volume, I find it difficult to understand how the world has allowed the suffering of the North Korean people to continue for so long. From the story of this one escapee, it has become clear to me that the entire country is basically one huge concentration camp. I guess the threat of nuclear weapons explains why the western democracies have allowed this situation to fester for so long, but even so it seems something ought to be done.
This audio book was read by the author. The performance was fairly well done and I would recommend this version of the book.
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These days, you're about as likely to see a successful entrepreneur making a presentation using an overhead projector or a flip chart as you are to see a Wall Street hotshot using an abacus. Such old tools are out of place and downright boring, whether you use presentations as PR opportunities to position yourself as an expert or as a means to directly sell your product or services.
Khera Communications Inc. (http://www.kci.com) of Rockville, Maryland, does both. The company develops high-end technology for Web sites, and runs two successful sites and electronic newsletters of its own. Owner and CEO Raj Khera relies on presentations to associations, chambers of commerce and user groups to build the subscription base for GovCon, the company's Web site for potential government contractors who are looking for information on bids, databases and regulations. But he also uses these presentations as useful public relations and market research tools. "The seminars help us meet people and get feedback on whether we're doing things right," says Khera, 34.
Khera's company uses Microsoft PowerPoint 97 to create multimedia presentations, which it shows with an InFocus LCD projector and Toshiba laptop computer. PowerPoint includes more than 30 templates with coordinated color schemes and precreated animated charts, graphs, clip art, pictures and sounds to help users generate eye-catching presentations.
In addition to the visuals, Khera Communications makes its presentations inventively interactive. For example, Khera asks audience members to describe the kind of contracts they're pursuing. Thanks to a wireless modem that he controls, they can then go directly to his company's Web site and scroll through the database, demonstrating the instant access GovCon offers to what might otherwise be very hard-to-find information on government contracts. "When we couple using this wireless technology with the demonstration of our database," Khera says, "our sales definitely increase."
While your own off-site presentations may not require a wireless modem, you will need a laptop computer and portable projector. Select a projector that weighs less than 10 pounds, such as the InFocus LP420. Other considerations are resolution and brightness. SuperVGA is usually an adequate resolution, and you'll need a minimum of 300 ANSI lumens (or you may have to lower the lights during your presentations). The ability to zoom in and out is important, and remote-control operation is indispensable.
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This article was originally published in the May 1999 print edition of Entrepreneur with the headline: Quick Guide to Business Image.

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CRANSTON � February 3, 2014 - On Wednesday, February 5, 2014, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections will honor 9 of its own staff members and 3 "Friends" in the annual Employee Awards Ceremony. The following individuals will be recognized:
� JOHN J. MORAN AWARD � to honor a staff member from the Division of Rehabilitative Services who exemplifies helping others to achieve their maximum potential on a daily basis. Some of the qualities expected of the recipient of this award include outstanding work performance, dedication, alertness, good communication skills, and the ability to motivate other staff members. Recipient: Dr. Albert Alba, Teacher
� COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AWARD � to recognize an individual from the Division of Rehabilitative Services who exhibits professionalism, teamwork, willingness to work above and beyond the norm, loyalty to the Department, a positive and productive attitude, and excellent work ethic. Recipient: Lisa Blanchette-Chamorro, Probation and Parole Officer II
� EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD � to recognize a staff member of the Division of Administration who best exemplifies the purpose of the Division�providing support to Departmental operations. The qualities expected of the recipient include professionalism, initiative, competence, helpfulness, responsiveness, dedication to the job, interpersonal communication skills, and a strong spirit of cooperation. Recipient: Marc Moreau, Supervisor Correctional Officer Training
� DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD � to recognize staff members who have committed an act of bravery or heroism on or off duty. Recipient: Gordon Bouchard, Director of Nursing Paul Mariorenzi, Correctional Officer, High Security Center
� CORRECTIONAL OFFICER OF THE YEAR � within the Division of Institutions & Operations; to reflect Correctional Officer appearance, professionalism, morale, esprit de corps; and to recognize and acknowledge outstanding performance of duties. Recipient: Chico Sykes, Correctional Officer, Minimum Security
� SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR � within the Division of Institutions & Operations; to recognize and reward an outstanding supervisor whose skills, appearance, professionalism, and esprit de corps are exceptional; and to recognize and acknowledge outstanding performance of duties. Recipient: James Hollis, Correctional Officer Lieutenant, Medium Security
� COMMENDATION AWARD � within the Division of Institutions & Operations; that recognizes long-term performance that had a positive impact on the profession, other staff members and the Department of Corrections. Recipient: John Bray, Correctional Officer Training Instructor, Training Academy
� MERITORIOUS AWARD � within the Division of Institutions & Operations; given in recognition for exceptional accomplishments associated with duties relating to the Officer's assigned post. The exemplary performance must be clearly defined to merit special consideration. Recipient: Kathleen Lyons, Correctional Officer Captain, Records and Identification Unit
� FRIEND OF THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT AWARD � to honor and recognize individuals from outside our ranks (neither employee nor volunteer) who made a significant and valued contribution to our mission. Recipients:
Colonel Steven O'Donnell, Superintendent, Rhode Island State Police/Commissioner, Rhode Island Department of Public Safety
Ray Laprad, State Exercise Coordinator, Rhode Island Emergency Management
Stacey Veroni, Esq., Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division Chief


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Breakfast Topic: What's the most useless ability in World of Warcraft? {WoW}
Dec 22nd 2011 8:11AM you do know that rockbiter acts as a taunt with unleash elements? there has been a few times where I have turned on rockbiter and taunted a boss of a druid tank so he could battle res a healer or something. its also good for getting down a third web in beth.
most useless ability for me as a raiding ele shaman... hmmm.. why didn't you say frostbrand weapon? have you seriously ever used it?
Breakfast Topic: How do you dodge certain guildmates for heroics? {WoW}
Sep 14th 2011 11:45AM We had a really bad player in my guild and he had about 10 lvl 85 alts. all geared wrongly and he didn't know how to play any of them.
We would always try and give him tips on gear and rotation but he played so many toons that he just couldn't get the hang of anything.
One night we let him bring his freshly dinged warrior to BOT and an agility 1 handed sword dropped off one of the bosses. He won the roll on his titan grip warrior and I explained to him that it would be better off going to the pug rogue because it wasn't any good for him.
After the raid had finished he asked me to drop down a channel in vent and he was furious "I am sick of people telling me how to play and what gear I should be using. I won that sword fair and square and it never should have been given away to a pug."
After that night he never showed up for another raid and slowly stopped logging on.
We carried this bad player since TBC without a single thanks. Never again.
All the World's a Stage: So you want to roleplay a goblin {WoW}
Dec 26th 2010 6:41PM My goblin has been trying to exploit guildies since i race changed.
No longer is the use of my trade skills free. You want a potion made? Sure i can do that for a price!
WoW Moviewatch: Da Moonkin Code {WoW}
Sep 3rd 2010 12:05PM http://www.wow.com/2007/12/02/wow-moviewatch-the-da-moonkin-code/
The Queue: I'll just leave this right here {WoW}
Jul 13th 2010 7:43PM will wotlk achivement title rewards and mounts still be possible to get in cata? Do you think the same thing that happened to hand of a'dal and champion of the naaru will happen to kingslayer and undying ect.
Breakfast Topic: It's gotta happen sometime {WoW}
Mar 20th 2009 9:13AM Back in my guilds kara days we got the same 2 epic plate tanking boots drop from the one trash pull. Just before curator.
Both of them got denched.
Two Bosses Enter: Infinite Corruptor vs. Gortok Palehoof {WoW}
Mar 20th 2009 4:59AM its still possible for Gortoks crew without a healer.
after each fight they reset there HP and any dead will get revived.
Gortok can't have a complete wipe or they will have to run back.
Phat Loot Phriday: Staff of Trickery {WoW}
Feb 20th 2009 11:16PM You should do a review on Wraith Strike.
Its the most unique type of weapon in the game. One of a kind.
a fist weapon for ele shaman and boomkin.
What are you looking forward to in 3.0.8? {WoW}
Jan 20th 2009 3:42PM The buff to Ele shaman.
My DPS was already pretty g0od. Now its going to be OP.
The Queue: Shameless {WoW}
Dec 28th 2008 4:39PM "If they didn't show us why Naxxramas and Kel'thuzad were back, it would've been really annoying."
where did they show you this?
I'm sure I done every quest in northrend and they didn't once mention naxx.
maybe it was just alliance?


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Read an article in 'ArMen' magazine (Sept-Oct 2014) about the paintings and sculptures inspired by my father's time in Brittany;
www.armen.netI am exhibiting a new series of still lives at the Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York;
'These precious things'
Elizabeth Harris Gallery
529 West 20th Street
New York 10011
New York
I'll be exhibiting at the Lime Tree Gallery, Bristol, in an exhibition with fellow members of the Royal Institute of Oil painters.
'Depth of Colour'.
September 4 - October 1, 2014
I'll be showing in an exhibition of contemporary still life painting. 'Still Alive', The Mall Galleries 5th - 23rd August.
www.mallgalleries.org.ukMy recent documentary on Stanley Spencer is being broadcast on BBC 4;
Wednesday 28th May 2014
'In May 1940, Stanley Spencer, arrived on the River Clyde. Over the next 6 years, he forged one of the greatest cycles of paintings in British Art - a portrait of Industry, War and the inextinguishable human spirit.'
Available on www.bbc.co.uk from 29th MayMy forthcoming exhibition opens at the Elizabeth Harris Gallery on September 4th, 2014
Elizabeth Harris Gallery
529 West 20th Street
New York
An article in the Herald Newspaper about the film I've made, 'Stanley Spencer: The colours of the Clyde', featuring the foreman welder, John Dodds, who looked after Stanley Spencer in Port Glasgow. See it here.
'Stanley Spencer: The colours of the Clyde'
BBC2 Scotland (Sky Channel 970)
Tuesday 18th March 2014 10pm
Available on iplayer from Wednesday 19th March
Catch my new documentary 'Stanley Spencer: The Colours of the Clyde'. Tuesday 18th March, 10.00-10.30pm BBC2 Scotland (Sky Channel 970)
www.bbc.co.ukI'll be exhibiting new paintings with the Stafford Gallery from 27th January - 8th February 2014.
www.staffordgallery.co.ukI've been elected a full member of the 'Royal Institute of Oil painters'.
www.theroi.co.ukCatch my latest 'From Our Own Correspondent' broadcast about Fighting and Food in the Dolomites; Tuesday January 7th, BBC Radio World Service - 20.50 GMT.
www.bbc.co.ukI'll be exhibiting with the Royal Institute of Oil painters at their annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries until Saturday 21st December 2013.
www.mallgalleries.org.ukI'm exhibiting paintings of the arctic as part of the Elizabeth Harris Gallery Christmas exhibition in New York until 21st December 2013.
www.eharrisgallery.comOne of the paintings from my shipyard project was selected for the Sunday Times Watercolour competition exhibition.
The Mall Galleries
16th-25th September 2013
Beneath the bow, Gouache on paper, 65x52cm
The BBC Arts website has an article about Alexander Goudie, to coincide with the forthcoming TV programme "Secret Knowledge: The Art of Witchcraft".
www.bbc.co.uk/artsSecret Knowledge: The Art of Witchcraft
Written and presented by Lachlan Goudie
Wednesday 11th September 2013
BBC4, 10.00-10.30pm
Available on iPlayer from 12th September
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fxmzcThe BBC Arts website has an article about Alexander Goudie, to coincide with the forthcoming TV programme "Secret Knowledge: The Art of Witchcraft".
www.bbc.co.uk/artsI've written and presented a documentary on the history of witches in art.
Secret Knowledge: The Art of WitchcraftTo coincide with the Witches & Wicked Bodies exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, artist Lachlan Goudie presents a highly personal documentary exploring artists' fascination with witches and witchcraft. It's a journey inspired by his father, Alexander Goudie, who spent his later years obsessively painting images of Nannie, the witch in Robert Burns' poem, Tam o' Shanter.
From early woodcuts of shrieking hags to Victorian depictions of the seductive sorceress, our familiar stereotypes of the witch have been conjured up from artists' imaginations and in The Art of Witchcraft, Lachlan marvels at the enduring power of their imagery, reveals the role that some artists played in fuelling the hysteria of the witch trials and argues that the witch in art offers a vivid commentary on changing attitudes to sex, superstition and the supernatural.
www.bbc.co.ukI'll be exhibiting some Scottish landscapes at the Lime Tree Gallery until the 25th August.
Lime Tree An Ealdhain Gallery
Lime Tree
Achintore Road
Fort William, Scotland PH33 6RQ
United Kingdom
I'm exhibiting at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition,
The Mall Galleries
9th-24th May 2013
I'll be exhibiting at the annual exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours.
Mall Galleries
4-18th April 2013
Landscape paintings on show with Panter and Hall until the 22nd February 2013;
Panter and Hall
27 Bury Street
Paintings on show in Roger Billcliffe's annual 'Postcard' exhibition;
Roger Billcliffe Gallery
134 Blythswood Street
Glasgow G2 4EL
I'll be exhibiting paintings from the South of France with the Stafford Gallery from the 27th January to the 17th February 2013.
My latest 'From Our Own Correspondent' broadcast about exploring the Jewish Cemetery in Venice is available to listen on BBC Radio World Service.
I've been appointed an Associate Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.
My latest BBC broadcast from the shipyards in Govan is available to listen on BBC iPlayer.
A short piece I was involved in at the Frieze Art Fair for Crane tv;
I'll be appearing in this weekend's 'Great British' edition of The Times, Luxx magazine. Interview and photos, with five other young British creatives.
I am exhibiting London cityscapes at LASSCO, Brunswick House;
30 Wandsworth Road,
London SW8 2LG,
United Kingdom
My report from the Isle of Mull and the Canadian Rockies, broadcast in 'From our own Correspondent' on BBC Radio World Service, is available to listen to on iPlayer.
A fully Illustrated version of the article can be read in the Scottish Field Magazine.
I shall be exhibiting new still lifes at Glyndebourne throughout the season, until August 26th:
East Sussex BN8 5UU
I'll be exhibiting at the Billcliffe Gallery between the 18th May and 12th June 2012.
roger billcliffe gallery
134 blythswood street
g2 4el
0141 332 4027
My report describing a painting trip to Glasgow Montana, broadcast on BBC Radio World Service in 'From our own Correspondent', can be heard on BBC i-Player until 13th may 2012.
I'll be exhibiting at the annual exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours.
Mall Galleries, London. 14-25th March 2012.
Lachlan will be exhibiting with The Stafford Gallery, in Association with Wimbledon Fine Art; "Exhibition of Scottish Painters". Private view on 29th of January. Exhibition runs from 30th January - 11th February.
Read the article I've written about my painting road-trip to Glasgow, Montana in today's 'Herald' newspaper. Click here.
I've been awarded 2nd Prize at the 'Royal Institute of Oil Painters' Young Artists Award.
The Sunday times Watercolour competition - 2013 - Annual exhibition
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters - 2013 - The Mall Galleries London
The Royal Society of Painters in Oil Colour - 2012 - Elected an Associate member
Still life and the Opera - 2012 - Glyndebourne
Lands of Streams and Timber - 2012 - Roger Billcliffe Gallery
The Royal Society of Painters in Oil Colour - 2011 - Elected a provisional member
The Mall Galleries - 2011 - 'The ROI Oil painters Award for Young Artists
Paintings of Andalucia - 2011 - Bodegas Gonzalez Byass, Jerez
A True Wilderness Heart - 2011 - The Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York
Sketch drawing prize - 2011 - The Rabley Drawing Centre, Marlborough
The River Runs through it - 2011 - Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow
Of the Moment - 2010 - Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters - 2009 - The Mall Galleries, London
The Discerning Eye - 2009 - The Mall Galleries, London
Dreaming Places - 2009 - The Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York
New paintings from the South of France - 2008 - Thompsons Gallery - Marylebone, London
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters - 2007 - The Mall Galleries, London
Showreel - 2006 - The Cremer Street Gallery, London
New Works - 2005 - Thompsons Gallery - Marylebone, London
The Discerning Eye - 2004 - The Mall Galleries, London
B.A. Degree Show - 2004 - Camberwell College of Arts, London
New Works - 2003 - Thompsons Gallery, Marylebone, London
A London Eye - 2001 - Gallery Q2, London
The Norman MacFarlane Charitable Trust Award for Painting at the 175th annual exhibition - 2001 - The Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
R.S.P. prize for painting at the annual exhibition - 1999 - The Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, Glasgow
From Cambridge to Rajasthan - 1999 - Christ's College, Cambridge
Exhibition of paintings completed after a three-month trip to India funded by the Levy-Plumb scholarship
Camberwell College of Arts, The London Institute - Graduated BA in Fine Art
Christs College, University of Cambridge - Awarded the Levy-Plumb Scholarship in the Visual Arts
Christs College, University of Cambridge - Graduated B.A. in English Literature
Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow


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According to a new rumour, Samsung's new flagship the Galaxy S4 will sport an S-Pen (this is the stylus that can be found with the Galaxy Note 2). It is also rumoured to be officially unveiled in April.
Previous reports claim that the Galaxy S4 will come with a 5-inch display, sporting 1080p (full HD) resolution. If these reports are genuine, this would mean that the S4 would be just like every other flagship the competition has to offer. HTC, Sony, LG, and ZTE are all expected to launch superphones sporting 5-inch 1080p screens. Huawei is said to be preparing to launch the 6.1-inch Ascend Mate. Samsung is rumoured to have decided to include the S-Pen with the S4 to help differentiate the new flagship from rival devices.
The rumour also adds that Samsung will be including the Exynos 5440 chip in the Galaxy S4. If true, this is something to look forward to. This chipset will allow you to enjoy the power of a quad-core processor without having to worry about draining your battery. This is good news, since today's superphones do not last at all.
Unfortunately, the Korean tech giant is yet to confirm if these reports are true or not. Anyway, we'll get to know if the rumours are true once Samsung unveils the device in the coming months.
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Yoshimitsu (character)
Yoshimitsu | |
Tekken and Soul character | |
Yoshimitsu in Street Fighter X Tekken
First game | Tekken (1994)[1] |
Designed by | Aya Takemura (Tekken 3, Tekken 4, Tekken Tag Tournament, Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III) |
Voiced by (English) | Phil Sheridan (Soulcalibur II) Mitch Urban (Soulcalibur III, Soulcalibur IV) |
Voiced by (Japanese) | Katsuhiro Harada (Tekken - Tekken Tag Tournament)[2] Toru Okawa (Drama CD) Nobuyuki Hiyama (Soulcalibur, Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III) Norio Wakamoto (Soulcalibur IV, Soulcalibur V) Tomokazu Seki (Tekken 4 - onwards) Yoshimitsu Shimoyama (Japanese dub of the Tekken film) |
Portrayed by | Gary Ray Stearns (film) |
Fictional profile | |
Birthplace | Japan |
Fighting style | Manji-style Ninjutsu and Kenjutsu |
Occupation | Leader of the Manji Party (Tekken) |
Yoshimitsu (吉光?) is a name used by several player characters in the Tekken and Soul series of fighting games by Namco. Appearing first in the original Tekken, he has appeared in every subsequent version with the exception of Tekken Revolution. Although details of the character's biographies have varied in different games and other media, each Yoshimitsu is consistently portrayed as the leader of the honorable Manji Clan, a practitioner of ninjutsu, and a master swordsman with a mechanical prosthetic arm. The characters have been well received by fans of both series and critics alike.
In video games[edit]
Tekken series[edit]
Yoshimitsu's first appearance was in 1994's original Tekken. Kunimitsu's story in Tekken 2 reveals that Yoshimitsu's blade is passed down through the Manji Clan's leaders. The clan is dedicated to a mission to help the weak and fight the oppression. Upon the inauguration of a new leader, his or her predecessor is ritually sacrificed, and the blade absorbs the person's power and skill. In the game's story, Yoshimitsu enters the first tournament as a decoy so as to allow other Manji to steal the tournament's funds unobserved. During the tournament, Yoshimitsu learns of Ganryu, a sumo wrestler whose disrespectful attitude in the ring cost him his promotion to the rank of yokozuna. His base disrespect for the sumo code infuriates Yoshimitsu, who defeats him. Later, Yoshimitsu leads a raid on Dr. Bosconovitch's lab in order to steal his Eternal Energy device. Though Yoshimitsu loses his arm during the operation, Bosconovitch helps him escape and fits him with a mechanical prosthetic replacement. Grateful for his help, he tells Bosconovitch that he may call on him whenever he needs help. In Tekken 2, Yoshimitsu learns that Bosconovitch has been kidnapped by the Mishima Zaibatsu and enters the second Tekken tournament to rescue him. Also, Kunimitsu, Yoshimitsu's former Manji Clan second-in-command, returns to the tournament in order to steal the clan's tachi. Yoshimitsu defeats her and drops out of the tournament to rescue the doctor after learning his location.
In Tekken 3, Yoshimitsu visits Bosconovitch, who is suffering from a disease that he caught when he built the Cold Sleep machine. Bosconovitch tells him that the disease can only be cured using the blood of Ogre, a god recently awakened from its deep slumber. Yoshimitsu then enters The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3 in order to obtain the blood. During the tournament, he is targeted by Bryan Fury, a cyborg sent to kill him and capture Dr. Bosconovitch by Dr. Abel, Bosconovitch's rival. Yoshimitsu manages to escape Bryan. The outcome of Yoshimitsu's search for Ogre's blood is unknown, though he most likely succeeds.
Two years later, during the events of Tekken 4, Yoshimitsu realizes that the future of his clan is waning due to a lack of necessary funds and manpower. Upon learning of The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, he forms an alliance with Mishima Zaibatsu and enters the tournament. While Yoshimitsu is robbing the Mishima Zaibatsu mansion near the end of the tournament, he discovered an unconscious Bryan Fury. He takes him to Bosconovitch's lab so the doctor can transfer Bryan to a new body. Bosconovitch then injects Bryan with drugs to put him to a year-long sleep. However, when Yoshimitsu visits Boskonovitch's lab a month later, he finds it destroyed and many of his compatriots dead. An injured Dr. Bosconovitch tells him that Bryan woke up only a month later and went on a rampage with his new body. Swearing revenge, Yoshimitsu enters The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 to hunt Bryan. While trying to find Bryan, Yoshimitsu learns that his sword is weakening. As his sword is cursed, it will lose its power and drive its user insane if it doesn't kill evildoers for a prolonged amount of time. He decides to adopt a second sword called Fumaken, which has the ability to suppress the cursed sword's properties, and enters The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 in order to restore the power of the cursed sword.
Yoshimitsu also appears in other Tekken games, namely Tekken Tag Tournament, Tekken Card Challenge, Tekken Advance, Tekken Resolute, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Tekken 3D: Prime Edition and Tekken Card Tournament.
Soul series[edit]
Though his looks might scare some, at heart Yoshimitsu is less a stealthy murderer than a giving goofball, and that's true no matter the timeline. Whether in Tekken or guest starring in Soucalibur, Yoshimitsu enjoys a good laugh, and is often seen sharing his tournament winnings with the common folk. It's also admirable that he's somehow still a cyborg in Soulcalibur. As implausible as it might seem, his wooden right arm in SC functions almost exactly the same as its modern day equivalent.
An ancestor of Yoshimitsu with the same name first appears in Namco's Soul series in 1998's Soulcalibur. After refusing power-hungry lord Oda Nobunaga's offer of alliance, Yoshimitsu discovers his village has been destroyed. In a battle with Nobunaga's army, Yoshimitsu loses his arm. He subsequently sets out to find the fabled weapon Soul Edge in order to have revenge against Nobunaga. In meditation, Yoshimitsu decides that if he were to give in to his hatred, he would be no better than Nobunaga or Nightmare. When he reaches the castle where Soul Edge is, he discovers it has been locked away with Soul Calibur.
In the Soul series, Yoshimitsu uses his beloved self-named katana and the Manji ninjitsu combat style, handed down through many generations in the Manji Clan. His weapon seems like a normal katana, but it has many unique features that accommodate the unique fighting style of the Manji. Since it was forged with secret Manji techniques, it cannot be replicated and is the last of its kind. After the massacre of his clan, Yoshimitsu swears an oath of vengeance to the weapon. He also uses the sashimono on his back as a striking weapon. In Soulcalibur II, Yoshimitsu discovers that his katana has been impregnated with corrupted energy from the castle, and so resolves to rid his blade of the evil. The katana was stolen by Voldo when Yoshimitsu was worn out from trying to fight its corruption. Fearing what would happen if the weapon wound up in the wrong hands, Yoshimitsu sets out to retrieve the katana, and in the process discovers a fragment of the Soul Edge. Wanting to destroy the fragments spread across the earth, Yoshimitsu forms a band of chivalrous thieves, known as the Manjitou, in order to do good and to find the remaining fragments.
Yoshimitsu returns in Soulcalibur III, in which he plans a robbery in order to steal a fragment of the Soul Edge. The robbery fails as Tira, a servant of Soul Edge and Nightmare, ambushes the thieves and takes the fragment. Later on, Tira murders one of his clan members, causing Yoshimitsu to seek her for revenge in Soulcalibur IV. By the time of Soulcalibur V, the first Yoshimitsu has been ritually executed and succeeded by a younger, eerily similar protégé (hailing from Taki's Fûma village), who shares his fighting style, voice, mannerisms, and even his clockwork arm. This secret line of succession makes "Yoshimitsu" appear immortal to outsiders and is implied to continue into modern times with the Tekken incarnation of the character.
Other games[edit]
Yoshimitsu has appeared in other Namco games. His Tekken 3 incarnation is a bonus character available in Anna Kournikova's Smash Court Tennis for the PlayStation and his Tekken 3 "energy sword" is one of the game's unlockable secret tennis racquets. Yoshimitsu's sword is also an available weapon in the Tekken spin-off game Death by Degrees. He appears in the Capcom-made crossover game Street Fighter X Tekken, where his official tag partner is Raven.[4] One of his alternate costumes in the game is M. Bison's uniform, and Capcom stated that a "rumors says" that after defeating Bison, Yoshimitsu also took his Psycho Power ability as his own.[5]
Design and gameplay[edit]
Yoshimitsu's name includes the kanji "宇" (Romaji: u, Pinyin: yǔ), which means "universe" (roughly translated, his name means "light of happiness"). In the Tekken series, Yoshimitsu's sword is usually depicted as a tachi. From Tekken 3 onwards, the sword emanates energy around the blade, giving it the appearance of a lightsaber. In some Tekken games, such as Tekken 4, he wields a normal katana.
According to Namco's official description, Yoshimitsu's fighting style "incorporates a blend of ninjutsu, sword attacks from kenjutsu, and special stances from kabuki dance. Wielding a sword, he has many attacks that utilize it. He can perform slashes with it, use it to impale his opponent, and rotate it with his mechanical left hand in a windmill manner (he can also use this method to fly)".[6] Yoshimitsu has many fast, poking attacks, such as his flying knee (fubuki) and his numerous spinning attacks, but performing too many of these spinning attacks may leave him dizzy. He also possesses many moves with strange properties; his "harakiri" moves require a large portion of his own health to perform, and he is the only character with the ability to restore health. Many of his moves are very situational, making him a character for more advanced players.
Yoshimitsu's second sword in Tekken 6 gives him a revamped move set, making him an even harder character to learn to play.[7] According to IGN, in Soulcalibur IV "new players are often at a loss as to how to handle the character, but once they get a handle on him, Yoshimitsu becomes a true force of nature."[8]
Other appearances[edit]
Yoshimitsu has brief cameos in the animated film Tekken: The Motion Picture.[9] He also appears in the 2010 live-action film Tekken, portrayed by Gary Ray Stearns, where he fights and loses against Jin Kazama.[10] A dossier on Yoshimitsu is briefly seen in the CGI film Tekken: Blood Vengeance when Anna Williams opens a file containing dossiers on various persons of interest.
In 2006, Namco and MegaHouse released a Yoshimitsu figurine as part of a Tekken 5 set based on promotional artwork for the game. While not posable, the PVC figure came with equippable clothing modeled after those in the game.[11][12] Two more figurines were made by Bandai in 2009, based on his appearance in Tekken 6.[13][14] A statue of Yoshimitsu based on his appearance in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 was produced by Kotobukiya in 2012.[15]
The character was very well received for his appearances in both the Tekken and Soul series. GamesRadar placed him third on the 2012 list of best fighting game character in the genre's history, calling him "also one of the most iconic playable characters in both the Tekken and Soulcalibur series" and adding that Yoshimitsu's "most impressive trait is how frequently his costume changes."[16] In 2014, What Culture ranked him as the 9th greatest character in fighting games, additionally calling him "easily one of the fighting genre's most stylish characters."[17]
In a 2002 poll by Namco prior to the release of Soulcalibur II Yoshimitsu was named the sixth most popular character in Soulcalibur, with 4.56% of the tally.[18] In 2008, he was also ranked as the sixth top character of this series by IGN, with a comment that "Yoshimitsu's blade has always felt more at home with his fellow Soul fighters."[8] In 2013, Complex ranked the "easy to love" Yoshimitsu as ninth best Tekken character;[19] as well as the ninth greatest Soul character, opining him to be "out of place in sister-series, Tekken, but a nice fit in the Soul universe."[20] Lisa Foiles of The Escapist included this "scary-face crazy ninja" on her 2014 list of top five katana wielders and also noted him for "pretty much the coolest outfits ever."[21]
In 2011, Machinima.com ranked Yoshimitsu as the seventh best ninja in video games,[22] while PLAY listed this "insane robo-ninja " among the top ten ninjas on the PlayStation consoles.[23] In 2012, Complex also ranked him as the eighth swiftest ninja in games, commenting on his strange and alien-like design.[24] In 2011, UGO.com ranked Yoshimitsu's special costume in Tekken 5 as the ninth best alternate costume in all of gaming.[25] Complex placed very existence 11th in their 2012 list of the craziest moments in the Tekken series.[26] WeDoTech.net ranked Yoshimitsu as the 10th best fighting video game character of all time, commenting "Yoshimitsu has some iconic moves including the ability to spin on his sword that burn a memory into the mind."[27]
1UP.com spotlighted him as "by far, the strangest character" of Soulcalibur IV.[28] GamesRadar listed a crossover match-up between Sodom and Yoshimitsu "with his space cyborg alien freakshow" as one of the match-ups they wanted to see in Street Fighter X Tekken, calling them "two of the only jerks rude enough to bring swords to a fist fight."[29] NowGamer listed a match-up between Vega and Yoshimitsu as one of the ones they wished to see in this game, as "any bout between these two would be a mind-boggling display of fast attacks across the screen."[30] Following the release, PlayStation Official Magazine included Yoshimitsu and Vega among the game's eight best tag team finishers.[31] FHM included Yoshimitsu and Dhalsim on their list of ten "awesome fantasy fights" in this game.[32] Kotaku ranked Yoshimitsu 8th on their list "The Most Insane Cyborgs In Japanese Video Games."[33] Gaming Debugged in their article "Iconic Ninja and Samurai In Gaming" commented on Yoshimitsu "Many a time gamers angrily walked away from a Tekken arcade machine or tossed a controller down in frustration after losing to this ninja master."[34] In 2013, 4thletter placed Yoshimitsu's Tekken 3, Tekken 4 and Tekken 5 (alongside Tekken Tag Tournament 2) endings at 193rd, 33rd and 24th place, respectively in their list "The Top 200 Fighting Game Endings".[35] [36]
See also[edit]
- ^ "Yoshimitsu". Uk.ign.com. 2008-07-30. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ "Tekken Tag 2: 'My Staff Say We Have Too Many Characters' - Harada Interview". nowgamer.com. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
- ^ Henry Gilbert (2013-02-21). "The deadliest cyborg ninjas in gaming history". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
- ^ "CAPCOM:STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN|Character: Yoshimitsu". Capcom.co.jp. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ "Capcom:Street Fighter X Tekken|System". Capcom.co.jp. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ TEKKENTK x SF VotingTimelineAbout. "TEKKEN - TK x SF Voting". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- ^ "Tekken 6 Guide & Walkthrough - Xbox 360 - IGN". Guides.ign.com. 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- ^ a b Schedeen, Jesse. Soulcalibur: The Top Ten Fighters. IGN. Retrieved on 2008-08-01.
- ^ SpoonyOne, Tekken: The Motion Picture, That Guy With The Glasses, 9 August 2011
- ^ SpoonyOne, Tekken (2010), That Guy With The Glasses, 18 August 2011
- ^ 『鉄拳5』&『ソウルキャリバーIII』の キャラクターたちがコレクションフィギュアに!. Dengeki Online. Retrieved on 2008-07-31
- ^ "Tekken 5 - Yoshimitsu - Game Character Collection (MegaHouse)". MyFigureCollection.net. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ "Tekken 6 - Yoshimitsu - Chouzokei Damashii (Bandai)". MyFigureCollection.net. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ "Tekken 6 - Yoshimitsu - Chouzokei Damashii - Pearl Clear Ver. (Bandai)". MyFigureCollection.net. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ RolanMcDolan (1 year ago) #886793. "Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - Yoshimitsu - Fine Art Statue (Kotobukiya Namco)". MyFigureCollection.net. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ Lucas Sullivan, The Top 7… Best fighting game characters, GamesRadar, September 10, 2012.
- ^ Jack Pooley. "20 Greatest Ever Beat Em Up Video Game Characters » Page 13 of 21". Whatculture.com. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
- ^ Soul Calibur 2 -- New Screens And Character Info, IGN, February 2, 2002. Retrieved on 2008-08-02.
- ^ "9. Yoshimitsu - The 20 Best Tekken Video Game Characters of All Time". Complex. 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ Knight, Rich (November 29, 2013). "The 20 Best Characters of the "SoulCalibur" Series". Complex. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ^ Top 5 Katana Wielders. "Top 5 Katana Wielders | Top 5 with Lisa Foiles Video Gallery | The Escapist". Escapistmagazine.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ^ Steve and Larson (2011-02-12). "Top 10 Ninjas in ALL of Gaming!". Machinima. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ^ "Top ten ninjas on PlayStation | PLAY Magazine". Play-mag.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ Rich Knight, The 10 Swiftest Ninjas in Games, Complex.com, January 25, 2012.
- ^ K. Thor Jensen (2011-02-27). "Blue Yoshimitsu - The Most Stylin' Alternate Costumes". UGO.com. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ Rich Knight, "Tekken's" 15 Craziest Moments, Complex.com, October 12, 2012.
- ^ Ireland, James (2010-04-20). "Top 10 Fighting Characters of All Time". WeDoTech.net. Archived from the original on 2010-02-29. Retrieved 2010-04-20. Check date values in:
(help) - ^ "Soul Calibur 4 Character Spotlight: Yoshimitsu". 1up.com. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ "12 matchups we want to see in Street Fighter X Tekken". GamesRadar. 2010-08-03. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ "Street Fighter X Tekken Character Wishlist". NowGamer. 2010-07-27. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ "The 8 best Street Fighter X Tekken tag team finishers - Page 8 of 8 | PS3 Features". Official PlayStation Magazine. 2012-06-20. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
- ^ "10 Awesome Fantasy Fights in Street Fighter X Tekken". FHM. 2012-07-27. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ Vas, Gergo (2013-02-21). "The Most Insane Cyborgs In Japanese Video Games". Kotaku. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
- ^ Garstang, Ian (2014-07-19). "The Japanese Warrior Spirit – Iconic Ninja and Samurai In Gaming". Gaming Debugged. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
- ^ "The Top 200 Fighting Game Endings: Part One". 4thletter.net. 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "The Top 200 Fighting Game Endings: Part Nine". 4thletter.net. 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
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MSI Will Launch iPad Alternative
kdawson posted more than 4 years ago | from the breaking-down-the-walls dept.
itwbennett writes "Underwhelmed by the iPad? Don't give up on tablets just yet, says blogger Peter Smith. MSI has a tablet coming in the second half of 2010 that measures up on price and size and addresses a lot of the iPad's most noted shortcomings. 'The iPad runs iPhone OS while the MSI runs Android,' writes Smith. 'That means the MSI will multitask of course, and Flash support in Android should be a given by launch time (though that isn't certain). It has a camera. It's running on an Nvidia Tegra2 chip which Ars Technica suggests puts it on par with the iPad's A4 as far as computing horsepower. And of course Android doesn't live in a walled garden.'" The post notes that the MSI device does not support multitouch in its built-in apps. Still, would an Android-powered iPad-alike tempt you?
Update: 01/29 17:58 GMT by KD : Dave Altavilla suggests Hot Hardware's coverage of Asus's recently announced tablet, also based on the Tegra2 chip.


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This is the cultivar name I suggest for this plant. I found it in a local Garden Center, where no one (as usual!!) could explain to me its origin. I strongly suspect it is the last cry in feeding paclobutrazol (Bonzi) to Sans. which is a common practice In Thailand. The new shoots, as You can see, are the usual size and shape of cylindrica. A case to be judged by the International Antidoping Agency (Tropical Plants Department). C:\Users\Roberto\Documents\massaff\andalusia 06-2012 012.JPG |
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Roberto, Did you bring this one home with you? Hmmm, I wonder what kind of "dope" it would take to grow something like this. |
No, i didn't buy it as the new growths will revert to normal, slim plants. The secret recipe to make these monsters was first revealed three years ago... guess where? http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/sansevieria/msg0312251620255.html |
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For example, Banner Del E. Webb and The CORE Institute have already partnered in piloting the Secure Tracks system for patient rehabilitation. Secure Tracks is a ceiling mounted support system to expedite patient recovery after surgery, helping patients to walk farther and faster without the fear of falling. The hospital and The CORE Institute were the first in the country to offer this service to their patients.
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is ranked second for joint replacement in the Valley. The hospital has been providing excellent orthopedic care for its patients since 1988. The CORE Institute, founded in 2005, is renowned for its vision of orthopedic excellence encompassing the entire spectrum of orthopedic sciences and boasts the largest inpatient orthopedic volumes in the Valley.
"The CORE Institute's 'Excellence through Evidence' platform will help ensure Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center patients receive the best orthopedic care possible, with its focus on outcomes and patient safety," noted Dr. David Jacofsky, The CORE Institute Chairman, CEO and surgeon. "Together we are creating an alignment among hospital administrators, hospital staff, physicians and patients to improve outcomes through a proven team approach."
The partnership is not a merger, but a better way to do business in the era of healthcare reform and economic uncertainties. The Banner CORE Center for Orthopedics will adhere to strict guidelines focused on shared mutual interests to manage costs, increase efficiency and improve quality of care.


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Very strong performance from the ASUS board here, especially as we gain more and more MHz on our CPU. We manage to move from 11 Minutes 39 Seconds all the way down to 7 Minutes 31 at our maximum overclocking. You can see even at our auto overclocked speeds, though, we're under the 9 minute mark.


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Allison Williams Gossip
Allison Williams gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
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Some parts of this post are NSFW. For three years now I've been trying to figure out what it is about the way Allison Williams dresses that … doesn't interest me at all. I think I've finally figured it out. She's like the girl in school whose dad is the principal or one of the teachers. Full Story
Peter Pan, starring Captain Hook
I feel like there should be a rating system on Twitter for how long you stayed with Peter Pan last night. I had on-the-laptop errands to do so I thought I'd be in for the long haul, but I definitely found myself blinking awake during one of the various pirate dances post-child-kidnapping. Okay, so…? Well, it's no Sound Of Music. Full Story
Allison Williams as Peter Pan
I don't hate it, you guys. I mean, what I remember most about earlier versions of Peter Pan - including the animated one, don't laugh at me – is that his skin is so fresh and young and tight it's about to burst off his face. We kind of get that effect here. What's more, she looks up for it. Full Story
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Supporting is the New Lead
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I Surrender. At least currently.
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Worst Emmy Shut-Out: Lena Dunham & Girls
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I liked Lena Dunham's new haircut a lot more than I thought I did, didn't you? I did think, though, that it looked a lot better in the nominee packs than it did on the carpet. The dress, on the other hand, not so much. The best word I can think of to describe it is "sedate", which just doesn't seem to fit for the woman who opened the show naked with a birthday cake. Full Story


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Bethany Schulberg, 17, of Thomaston, held Flash, a chihuahua who was sent to the Humane Society of Knox County this week from a shelter in California. The California shelter is so inundated with the small dogs it euthanizes them. The 16 sent to Thomaston instead sell for $325, which pays for the dog and pays for another chihuahua to get sent to Maine this fall.
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Humane Society of Knox County director Tracy Sala watched on Friday morning as Ken Smith, 86, of Rockland, walked his 3-year-old chihuahua Nancy to his car. "She picked me out," Smith explained, while holding the small, shaking dog in the shelter. "The other 15 barked and barked and ran away, but she came up to me, real quiet."
THOMASTON, Maine — Three Chihuahuas that otherwise would have been euthanized were adopted Thursday at the Humane Society of Knox County.
The Chihuahuas, 16 in total, were flown in from a California shelter that is inundated with the small dogs. This is the fourth time the Thomaston shelter has taken in Chihuahuas, which typically get adopted out quickly.
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On 19th July the museum received Vickers Centurion Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle (BARV) 02 ZR 77 on loan from Phil Turner. The BARV or 'Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle' is a Centurian tank converted to go into the water during landings to push landing craft back into the water or drag other vehicles back onto the beach. Our BARV is believed to have served in the Korean War, operated from HMS Fearless during the Falklands War in 1982 and more recently in Iraq in both Gulf War's before being retired from service in 2005. Originally built as a Centurian tank in 1944, the BARV was one of only 12 converted in the mid-1960's by removing the turret and building up a tall waterproof tower that allowed the BARV to wade in up to 11 foot of water. The height can be judged by noting that museum member Phil in the red shirt in this photo is 6 foot 5. At 40 tonnes the tank chassis stayed firmly on the seabed.
BARV in operation during the Falklands. Bringing ashore the Royal Marine HQ with landing craft in the background. We have reason to believe that this is not our BARV.
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An adaptation of the Centurion tank designed to operate in deep water, off landing beaches, to salvage abandoned vehicles and relaunch beached landing craft. The Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle, or BARV was developed during World War II by REME (Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers) on the Sherman chassis. BARVs were used on D-Day, dragging drowned vehicles out of the water or pushing beached landing craft back in. They were designed to wade in about 8 feet of water. The Centurion BARV was developed at Instow in Devon in the late fifties and twelve were built, by converting old Centurion gun tanks, by the Royal Ordnance Factory in Leeds. The Centurion can wade in water up to 9 ft 6ins deep, at which time the driver has to be guided by his commander, since all he can see are fishes. Notice the lip, around the top of the hull that prevents water from splashing over and the big rope bumper at the front for pushing things. Also the fact that the track guards are made from steel mesh so that water can pass through easily.
History on HMS Fearless
Hi Jim, my son was browsing and came across your page and forwarded the link to me. As a Sergeant Vehicle Mechanic, I commanded the Beach Recovery Section of 4th Assault Squadron, HMS Fearless, during the period 1974-76. During that period we exercised in Morocco, North West Germany, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, as well as on the beaches around Instow, North Devon and the Hard at Royal Marines Poole. Off hand, I cannot remember the registration mark. My BARV, following a complete overhaul by the crew, while Fearless was undergoing refit in Plymouth, was swamped by a rogue wave, while going to the aid of a breached landing craft on the Texel, NW Holland. It was recovered and returned to Ludgershall in Hampshire and a replacement vehicle issued. There were three BARVs in operation at any one time, One each on Fearless and Intrepid and one at Fording Trials Branch REME at INSTOW. The remaining nine were kept at Ludgershall. Each BARV had a crew of four. Commander (Sergeant), a Driver (Marine), a Handler (Marine), who had similar duties to those of a boat's crewman, and a Diver (Marine) who carried out underwater checks on the casualties to be cleared (boats or vehicles) and hooked up cables under-water. The driver was from the Driver's branch while the other three members were VMs. All crew members were trained to drive the BARV. The section had two more mechanics to cover the ships complement of wheeled vehicles and three Michigan, Medium assault tractors, two with forklifts and one equipped with a bucket. I have some photos and notes somewhere, probably in the attic, I'll have a search and, if I find them, I'll e-mail them to you. Regards David Brown Royal Marines 1958-1981
Quick notes from the recent visit:- Vistors were:- William H. Black (Bill) Noal Marshall (Charge Hand) Ken Brace Terry Lee Dave Tuckwood All ex Royal Ordinance Factory, Leeds 'Our' BARV was built in East Shop RoF. The design team were also involved in the design and build of the Combat Engineer Tractor
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Small brown moths in one coat closet - any advice on how to get rid of them? If I clean the items in the closet, vacuum everything in there and spray, is that enough, or do I need to call a pest control company?
And what about things like leather coats - can I seal them in a plastic bag for a while instead of having them cleaned to get rid of the moths? I had this same problem about 10 years ago and went the pest control route - will do it again if I have to - sigh. Thanks. |
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- Posted by socks12345 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 31, 06 at 11:26
What about good old-fashioned mothballs? Put them inside and close the door. I'd take the leather coats out first. You could air them outside in the shade. Do they have wool linings? |
I'm very allergic to moth balls, so that wasn't an option. After more investigation, this is what I ended up doing: - Washed all washable clothes, dry cleaned woolen coats, put all other small items and leather items in plastic bags and then put them in the freezer (now the 6th day, guess they can come out). - Cleaned everything else out of the closet and either rinsed it off, removed any larva (yuk) and put those things in the garage, or threw them out. - Destroyed as many larva as I could find, then vacuumed the closet floor, outside the closet etc. - Looked for moth evidence where the ceiling and walls meet - removed anything I found. - Covered the aquarium with a thick bath mat (towel), then sprayed the closet and hallway baseboards and shelf crevices with an indoor insect spray, then shut the closet door and sealed it at the bottom with a blanket. - Did the "moth and moth larva hunt" in the closet and hallway twice a day for the next 5 days. Sprayed again the second day. Today (day 6) was the first day I didn't find moths or larva - thank goodness! - Also, bought diatomaceous earth to spray into the crevices near the baseboards, but haven't found a small applicator yet. I'll continue the moth check for the next several weeks, and then put the clothes back in the closet. I've heard that bay leaves work as a repellent, so that will be next. Also, now speaking from experience - finding one clothing moth in the house means there are probably more - I wished I had looked in the closet when I found that first moth about 2 weeks ago! |
- Posted by socks12345 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 5, 06 at 23:35
Oh my gosh that was a lot of work! Do you think this is the kind of moth that eats holes in your woolen things? If so, keep the woolens stored so no insects can get in. |
I can relate to your moth problem although we had a different kind. About a year ago another member and I felt we were going to lose our minds over them. If you want to feel better about your situation go back and read the threads Lainy and I started. Do you know that to this day if I see a moth in the house I go absolutely nuts? I'm not sure there's a cure for this phobia. Hope you've solved your problem. |
Socks, Mona, thanks for the support and encouragement. I read the "Moth Experience" postings - omg, you're singing my song haha! No termites here though - I'm counting my blessings. And spiders I don't mind - I trap them in a plastic container and take them outdoors. I like to think they're the first line of defense against keeping bugs out of the house and garden. I'm going to Target this week to get some plastic storage containers for the scarves, hats and mittens that used to be in an open container on the floor of the closet (that is now on the front porch were I abandoned it two weeks ago - I rinsed it once and then was about to put it away when I noticed webbing and suspicious stuff under the rim, so I left it there - will take care of it today). I used some Delta Dust for the closet floor around the baseboard and the cracks where the shelf meets the wall. It is supposed to last 8 months. Also bought a moth trap which I'll hang in the closet. Haven't done today's closet check, but the last time I saw a larva was about 4 days ago, and that was before the Delta Dust treatment which was yesterday. I'm paranoid about the aquarium, which is next to the closet, or I would have applied more pesticide. The closet had clothes that my kids have outgrown, so I washed everything and will give those items away. I think the universe was giving me a wakeup call - just wish it sent it by email instead of by moths! |
- Posted by patricia43 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 17, 06 at 19:10
Lavender. |
My wonderful husband lined all of our closets with cedar. It looks great, and smells wonderful. I hope that stops moths. |
Moth central update: It's been almost two months since the original eradication efforts began. Knock on wood, no new moths for about a month! The trap has been empty, and I haven't found any moths or larva in the closet, nor on the walls or ceilings. I have company coming on Sunday, so I'm going to vacuum the closet, put the coats (all cleaned) back and keep my fingers crossed. |
Wonderful news!!! But don't let your guard down. It only takes one pregnant fertile female to find a quiet spot in your home for the problem to start all over again. |
Mona, thanks! I learned my lesson - will keep renewing the traps too as an early warning. |
- Posted by nancyb_2007 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 23, 07 at 12:30
I've ignored two warning signs about moths. One was SEEING them! And the other was having a sweater that kept getting holes in it. I put lavender and some cedar in my closet but the holes continued. I called a pest control company and the woman told me there was nothing they could do. She said the only solution was to take every single thing out of my closet and dry clean it or wash it...all at the same time. She also told me that I had to use MOTHBALLS which I know are toxic. I have a new grandson who comes here. Plus I sleep in my bedroom and don't want the smell on me or my clothes. I'm wondering if the holistic methods work to get rid of the moths or they simply repel them. Has anyone tried using that thing that sucks the air out of plastic bags in which you store things... that is after your stuff is clean? Also what do moth larva look like??? Why am I seeing them flying around my computer in a room that has very few clothes. And... if you cleaned out your closet, did you do EVERY closet in your house??? |
I have not seen any moths but definitely have holes in several garments. It is a large walk in closet that I share with my husband. If i dry clean all the wool suits etc do I have to clean everything? Shoes, purses etc. Also my husband has a huge Hawaiian shirt collection that would cost a fortune to dry clean. |
- Posted by nancyb_2007 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 19, 11 at 21:33
This is a sad follow-up to my post. I had carpet (synthetic)upstairs. Since I also have two dogs I decided to rip the carpet out and put in wood floors. Lots of $$. Then I had the whole upstairs painted. An exterminator came in before the floors were installed and used a bomb in my attic and garage and pyrethrin based spray around the the moldings in the closets etc. He also steamed all furniture that had stuffing. I sent almost everything out to be dry cleaned, another huge bill. After doing all that, I put out traps. I found one moth which was dying before it reached the trap. Then in a storage closet (the only place with carpet) I trapped one!!!! Exterminator came back and sprayed the closet. That was about a month ago. Tonight I had a moth fly onto my laptop while I was typing. I hope it was sick. But I'm not so sure. Wondering how the rest of you are doing. Very frustrated and poor. |
- Posted by britt(email@example.com) onSat, Oct 1, 11 at 3:33
Ton of moths in storag closet that we keep holiday decorations in. A few in my closet I put about 6 ceder blocks in there and bag of lavander. What else can I do I not had time to clean my closet but since I done the blocks and lavander the moths have died down. I killed one with shoe and turns out it was 2 mateing. I guess got 2 birds with one stone on that one. But what is my mom going to have to do I doubt she will want to clean out whole decoration and storage closet. |
- Posted by summerblue (My Page) on Wed, Oct 12, 11 at 22:06
I had moths in a hall closet that was filled with coats and hats. I took everything outside, threw some things away and washed and dryed what I could. Actually I washed them twice and ran them in the dryer twice also. Some things I couldn't wash I put in large trash bags and put in the freezer that I have in the basement and kept them there for over a month. I vacuumed the closet every day and did not put anything back in there for over 6 months. I also hung sticky fly paper in the closet and caught a few moths on there. I haven't seen a moth since I did all that. I think it helped not putting anything back in the closet to soon as I think they hide in the cracks. I hope this helps. |
- Posted by bluesbarby (My Page) on Tue, Nov 29, 11 at 17:52
Yes, cedar lined closets do work! I also have cedar lining in the drawers where I keep my sweaters and I've never had a problem. |
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Complete Multi-Purpose Solution is a Sterile, Isotonic Buffered Solution, Preserved with Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (0.0001%), a Phosphate Buffer, Poloxamer 237, Edetate Disodium, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Purified Water.
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