text:
Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle Reading App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
To get the free app, enter your email address or mobile phone number.
Show availability and shipping details
a great books for fans of the series and a great way to find out about joss whedon. fantastic baby!
Very happy with my purchase. This was a very interesting book and quite informative. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it :)
{...] JossWhedon The Complete Companion by POP matters is not complete, as Whedon's career does not seem to be anywhere near over. Read more
i pre-ordered this book and really had no idea what to expect, but for some reason i thought i'd be getting a big catalogue of joss' work, full of pictures and maybe some choice... Read more
There's a problem loading this menu right now.
Learn more about Amazon Prime.
Your Shopping Cart is empty.
Give it purpose—fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics, and more.
If you already have an account, sign in.
There's a problem previewing your cart right now.
Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.


text:
Street Talk
Receivers appointed to Tandou's largest shareholder
PUBLISHED: 17 Feb 2010 12:27:10 | UPDATED: 17 Feb 2010 16:01:38PRINT EDITION: 17 Feb 2010Swiss firm Volcot Holdings AG's 30.59 per cent stake up is for grabs amid a takeover battle.
Already a subscriber? Please login here
Stay with the story for less than $1.90 a day
Related News
Read more
Companies | Tandou Limited, Guinness Peat Group. |
People | Gary Hilton Weiss, Guy Stanley Kingwill, Tony Mcgrath, Shaun R Fraser |
Topics | Agribusiness, Mergers & Acquisitions |

subset: commoncrawl


text:
We went there a bit late in a friday night.
We had sent our friends to order the meals as we finished up our drinks at cedars.
Despite the fact that they close by 10 or 11, they waited for us to arrive. I found this very good of them and for that they get an A rating for customer service.
I ate beef Teriyaki while my friends had chicken teriyaki, Sushi and prawn tempura.
The food was a filling and very delicious. Needless to say i ate like there was no tomorrow.
Despite being the only remaining clients, they let us finish the meals without bothering us at all.
The staff were friendly and professional.
The ambiance was good and the restaurant was clean.
I have already recommended Misono to my workmates to try it out.
If you own or manage Misono, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.


text:
Pending the client requirements and expectations I play various roles to ensure that any coordinated efforts uphold contracts and negotiations.
With 5 decades of experience,Cream City Construction always designs and constructs your home with your lifestyle, needs, wants, budget and comfort in mind. BBB member!
We are not a large company with high overhead. The economy has been tough on us, but we have been able to still provide great service. We encourage even small projects.
Basements and Beyond, Inc. is a full-service design to build firm serving customers all over the north and NW suburbs of Chicago. We also specialize in additions, basement remodeling/renovating, ...
We use only the finest equipment and materials, are fully licensed carpenters and contractors, and guarantee all of our work.
A Plus Installations Inc is a full-service company. We offer competitive pricing!
We give our best quality guarantee. We are an honest company and have been in the business for more than 10 years.
I am also a professional drywaller and I do have 15 years of experience in all construction.
With 150 years of combined experience, Elite Roofing & Home Improvements is an expert general contractor indeed. They specialize in roofing, siding, windows, gutter, additions and much more.
I am a Interior Designer and General Contractor. I guarantee customer satisfaction. My strong suit is to make interior design unique and at the same time functional. My construction experience will  ...
Tweak your space like you've never imagined! Hilliard Builders & Remodeling offers construction services specializing in home improvements, renovations, additions, installations, repairs and more. Delivering quality craftsmanship you truly deserve.
Tweak your ceiling like you've always wanted! Precision Ceiling Systems, LLC offers exceptional ceiling services specializing in suspended, acoustical, drop, recycled, Milwaukee, tin, false, accessible ceilings and more. Total satisfaction guaranteed!
room addition 16 x 18 |


text:
What does KAI mean in Unclassified?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand KAI in the Miscellaneous field in general and in the Unclassified terminology in particular.
Find a translation for KAI in other languages:
Select another language:
What does KAI mean?
- kai(Noun)
- food
Discuss this KAI abbreviation with the community:
Use the citation below to add this abbreviation to your bibliography:
"KAI." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2015. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <http://www.abbreviations.com/term/304507>.
KAI also stands for:
- Kadant, Inc.
- Kaieteur, Guyana
- Katolicka Agencja Informacyjna
- Kay and Associates, Inc.
- Keiper & Associates, Inc.
... and 9 more »


text:
Bar Graphs: Favorite Drink
Which drink is most popular? Get your student ready for graphing with this fun bar graphing worksheet! He will learn to use data to make a graph, and answer questions to analyze the graph.
Common Core:
Updated on Jul 7, 2011
Recommended Learning Products
Trust Education.com to find smart things kids love


text:
Britney Spears' 'X Factor' Announcement Wasn't Shocking, but Her Dress Was
Britney Spears' 'X Factor' Announcement Wasn't Shocking, but Her Dress Was
After months of rumors and speculation, it's official -- Britney Spears is joining X Factor. She wasted no time wading into the water either, and instead made a big old splash during the official announcement at New York's Beacon Theatre this afternoon as she strutted around in a teeny, tiny white dress that brought flashbacks from the days when she was prone to flashing crotch shots on a regular basis. Brilliant.
Fortunately, she's classed and cleaned up her act since then, but it's nice to know she's still going to keep us wondering just what could happen when she's on board. I think she would have been better off with another inch or two of fabric, but overall, Brit Brit is looking pretty good, no?
She's in incredible shape, and even though she just can't shake that ever-present trashy twist that seems to follow her no matter which fashion route she takes, she looks better than she has in a long time. Radar Online trashed her selection, but I think the dress did the job it was intended to do -- get people talking about her and remind us she's still bad. She told reporters:
I'm so excited about the whole experience. It's going to be so much fun and different from anything I've ever done. I'm ready to find the true star.
I've never really followed X Factor,
but I've got to say I'm excited to watch Britney on it. Even though I'm
not a big fan of hers, I do find her fascinating. I'm sure Fox is
banking on plenty of others like me who want to see not only how she
handles herself as a judge, but what she wears, says, and does too. With
her, you just never know.
It was also announced that Demi Lovato is officially joining the cast, which is ... meh. I would have much rather seen one of the other divas rumored to be in the running fill the seat like Fergie or even LeAnn Rimes.
I suppose Demi may bring in the younger crowd, but I just can't see her
holding her own against a legend like Spears, not even with her newly blonde hair.
I guess we'll just have to tune in to find out how it all works and if
they can save the sinking show. My money is on Britney doing it.
Are you excited to see Britney Spears as a judge on X Factor? What do you think of her look for the announcement?
I am excited, its going to get me to actually watch the show. And I think she looked just fine!


text:
20768 Lake Forest Drive, El Toro, CA 92630, United States of America – Show map
Nice accomodations......good food and staff....Located in shopping area etc.....
United States of America
I've stayed here before. I'll stay again. Staff is top notch, everything worked well, laundry available, breakfast delicious and varied. Very pleased.
United States of America
Close to area where we are moving.
United States of America
It was the right location for me and my wife.
United States of America
Helpfull and patient staff. Great area. Clean rooms. LOVED Starbucks being in the parking lot!!!
United States of America
Nice facilities for the price it's hard to beat. Breakfast was better than most. Staff is very efficient. The house keeping staff were very friendly and attentive.
United States of America
I especially liked the breadfast to order . Much nicer than the continental breakfast at most places.
United States of America
How clean and helpful the staff was
United States of America
Your place is good and very solem.
United States of America
The property was well kept. Lots of greenery.
United States of America
Located 6 miles from the Verizon Amphitheater, this Lake Forest hotel features an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. A daily full breakfast with made-to-order omelet station is included.
A flat-screen HD cable TV is provided in each contemporary guest room at Prominence Hotel and Suites. The rooms are furnished with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee-making facilities.
A 24-hout front-desk welcomes guests to Lake Forest Prominence Hotel and Suites. A guest laundromat is on site.
John Wayne/Orange County Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Disneyland is a 30 minute-drive away.
We speak your language! Hotel Rooms: 60 This property has been on Booking.com since Dec 14, 2011.
Low rates
No booking fees • Save money! Best price guarantee — enter dates to see these prices!
1 property in El Toro
Including hotels, apartments, villas and more.
60 verified reviews
We verify all reviews from guests who have stayed at Prominence Hotel and Suites. Find out more.
They speak your language!
Prominence Hotel and Suites's staff speaks: Chinese, Filipino, French, Spanish, English
Booking is safe
When you book with us your details are protected by a secure connection.
Outdoor Pool
Ski Storage
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Vending Machine (drinks), Vending Machine (snacks), 24-Hour Front Desk, Express Check-in/Check-out, Baggage Storage, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying
Newspapers, Safe, Non-smoking Rooms, Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Heating, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Air Conditioning, Designated Smoking Area
Chinese, Filipino, French, Spanish, English
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
Up to two additional children under 13 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 10 per person per night when using existing beds.
Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 10 per person per night for extra beds.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.
The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Hover over the cards for more info.
Other Places you Might Like
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Based on 61 reviews
Value for money
Free WiFi
Show reviews from:
Sort by:
Laguna Hills Lodge-Irvine Spectrum A Mediterranean oasis in the heart of California's Laguna Hills, this hotel features a lush garden setting along with on-site fitness facilities, spacious guestrooms and a free daily breakfast.
Score from 281 reviews
Very good
This Irvine hotel is within 3 miles of the Spectrum Center, which offers shopping, dining and entertainment. Every suite comes with a full kitchen and free wired internet access.
Score from 49 reviews
Very good
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas This hotel is situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, next to the Pelican Hill Golf Club. It has a heated grotto pool, and features villas with full kitchens.
Score from 166 reviews
Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo Offering an outdoor pool and a full-service spa, Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo is a boutique-style hotel. Free WiFi access is available. Disneyland is 27 minutes' drive from this hotel. |
This location was great for us. Restaurants were nearby, it is close to family we wanted to visit. Whenever we needed help the staff were there.
Nice accomodations......good food and staff....Located in shopping area etc.....
For my visit, the location wasn't too convenient as I didn't have a car.
I've stayed here before. I'll stay again. Staff is top notch, everything worked well, laundry available, breakfast delicious and varied. Very pleased.
The shampoo and conditioner was terrible, for me. It left my hair tangled, stripped and wild when dry!
- Very friendly and helpful staff - Room was spacious
- A/C unit is too close to the bed
- Very clean, spacious & nicely decorated room / Staff friendly and helpful (I needed to print out several docs for a meeting and the they were very kind and helpful) / Desktop PC inside room (pretty cool, never seen that before) / Hot breakfast made to order included in rate / Location excellent for business (maybe not so much for turism) / Lots of restaurants and stores around / Very detail oriented management (free laundry detergent/tooth paste/afternoon snacks)
The only thing I could mention is the internet connection, even though it was fast and you could connect as many devices as you want, it required to type the password every time you turned the device on. But besides that, overall everything was fine!
-brakefast included -clean and big room -every day towels change
-too long time to wait for elevator - only one is available and is very slow
Workers has No Clue, Maneger noware to find Good Luck. After my stay i gi to front desk sign my bill and get my copy of the bill 113.58 and two days later I see in my credit card statement unauthorize second charge amount of $ 200.00 have no idia for what did not had or order any thing ang service. I called fist they can find me in ther system 10 minutes later he say find me but dont have awnser and Manager is not there and no one ever called text or email for me back ever. Just a really unprofessional. trying to go have one day weekend fun out then weeks of headachce to figure out with Hotel and the credit card company baxk and forth weeks to get back your money you didn't even spend in the fist place.
It was the right location for me and my wife.
WiFi was a little confusing but okay.
Dirty micowave sofa and bed hurt my back light balbs were out and battery's were missing in tv controller is sounds like they need better management
The instructions for the TV operation were wrong. You need to include info about changing the input for the TV to HDMI
20 min to Laguna Beach, good breakfast, nice personal,close to shops and restaurants, very nice neighbourhood (Lake Forest)
No sheets in extra bed and we had to fight to get them. Bag with garbage in front of our door when we came. Very small breakfast room, no available tables.
Helpfull and patient staff. Great area. Clean rooms. LOVED Starbucks being in the parking lot!!!
Could've had more options for breakfast foods.
Nice facilities for the price it's hard to beat. Breakfast was better than most. Staff is very efficient. The house keeping staff were very friendly and attentive.
Too far from I-5. Not a tourist area. The selection of restaurants is limited
Good location for my purpose, right next to the office I was visiting. Room was OK and the staff was above average.
Room 118 is in the corner and it had a light right outside (parking lot), curtains didn't block the light during the night...
I especially liked the breadfast to order . Much nicer than the continental breakfast at most places.
How clean and helpful the staff was
Nothing was wrong
The room was not available after booking and receiving a confirmation through Booking.com. Was told there were various systems that did not receive the booking even though it was confirmed.
The property was well kept. Lots of greenery.
It felt cheap like I was staying at a motel 6.
The Prominence Hotel was excellent in all aspects. I have no complaints about this facility. The price was great for an Orange County destination, which can be quite pricey.
There were no dislikes.
I liked the breakfast. It was fresh and delicious.
After seeing the advertised pictures I expected a better hotel. TV was not working, I asked the front desk for help but it was not fixed. One of the lamps switch was broken. Before they rent a room they should make sure everything is working. I got a first floor room and there was a lot of noise.


text:
June 27, 2013
Navistar International Corp. announced that Walter G. Borst will join the company as executive vice president and CFO. He succeeds Andrew J. Cederoth, whose departure was announced earlier this week.Borst, 51, comes to Navistar from General Motors Company, where he most recently was the chairman, CEO and president of GM Asset Management, responsible for managing approximately $85 billion in assets, predominantly for the GM benefits plans. Prior to that, he spent seven years as GM's treasurer and more than two years as chief financial officer of Adam Opel AG.Borst officially starts with the company on Aug. 1.
We offer e-newsletters that deliver targeted news and information for the entire fleet industry.
The expert, Mark Betner from CITGO, will answer your questions
The expert, Rence Oliphant from Hendrickson, will answer your questions
COMPOSILITE™ SC - Lift Axle from Hendrickson
VIDEO: Memorial Tribute to Ed Bobit
Video: Changing Lanes - The Siphiwe Baleka Story
Video: Tips On Operating a CNG Vehicle
The IsoTemp Refrigeration Upfit is Designed for Cargo Vans
Rapid Check Speeds Up Diagnostic Process
DumpTruckLoads.com Matches Loads with Trucks
Crysteel Aluminum Dump Body Saves Weight


text:
On a mission to vaccinate
I had the opportunity to spend a month in Leadville, CO for my rural rotation, working with Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger at Rocky Mountain Family Practice. Dr. Lisa has a remarkable connection with her community, having spent nearly the last two decades as one of the main primary healthcare providers in... -
Nutrition – "Cutting out the Sugary Drinks" with Mountain Vally Developmental Services
I have a special interest and passion for working with kids and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Western Region AHEC coordinator kindly got me connected with Mountain Vally Developmental Services, who expressed a need for nutritional education for their clients, specifically addressing the "sugary drinks" in their diet. I tried... -
Fremont regional hospice – taking care of patients and their families
It was such a pleasure to spend 2 days with the folks at Fremont Regional Hospice. I spent an 1-2 hours the first day in the interdisciplinary meeting hearing about the hospice patients and then spent the next day visiting patients and their families in their homes or care facilities.... -
Geriatrics: Raise and Falls
I had the opportunity to speak to 40 senior residents at the La Plata Senior Center in Durango about an issue that is dear to my heart: Falls Prevention. I spend total of 45 minutes at La Plata, my presentation itself lasted 15 minutes, I spend rest of the time... -
A better "Wray" of life for seniors in NE Colorado
Wray is a small farming town in Yuma County, located in Northeastern Colorado. The population is about 2,300. It would be easy to assume that services for senior citizens would be lacking. You might think "no way could a town that small have an integrated volunteer organization designed to enhance... -
Sex ED with the Montrose High School Freshman
"What is morning wood" a student asks me. The other teenagers chuckle as I give an answer. I look over at the loudest one and ask, "will you please hold this wooden penis?". He quiets down as I pass him the model we will use to practice putting condoms on.... -
Young Veterans Face Barriers to Care
This was published in the Denver Post: http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_26787281/undefined?source=infinite He fell down the stairs and hit his head. The concussion cracked open the wall that, for two years, had kept in the red emotions and black memories from his deployment to Afghanistan. The young veteran's parents and his friends had no... -
Influenza Vaccination Clinic and Spanish Translation Guide
For my community service learning projects I completed 2 activities. First, 2 MAs and I went to the local semester boarding school, called The High Mountain Institute, an administered influenza vaccinations to students and teachers. This was a good service for the community as it would be both time intensive... -
Diet, Obesity and Health Careers.
I have always been passionate about education. From my college days, to post-college graduation days to till today in medical school. For me when I found that we were going to be completing a community service project, it was a no-brainer that I wanted to be back in the classrooms... -
The Activated Patient
I first heard the term "patient activation" at a conference about patient-centered medical homes during my first week of my rural rotation in Montrose, CO. Although I had never heard the term before, I quickly realized that it was a concept I had long been passionate about. The activated patient...


text:
I have heard that the Admirals Steakhouse in Bath, Maine is very good. Has anyone been there and if so your opinions please. I believe it opened in the fall of 09.
I haven't been yet. It is same ownership as Byrne's Irish Pub (also Bath). Admiral is participating in Maine Restaurant Week, so now (thru 3/10) might be a good time to try it.


text:
Date & Time | Event | Location |
Thursday Mar 05, 2015 6:00PM | Washington Huskies vs. Colorado Buffaloes Basketball | Seattle, WA Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion | Tickets Alert Me Enter your email address below and we'll alert you as soon as tickets become available in our exchange for Washington Huskies vs. Colorado Buffaloes Basketball in Seattle, Washington on Mar 05, 2015. We will NOT share the email address you provide for this Alert Me feature with any third-party vendors. |
All Dates
?Need help ordering? Call 1-888-456-8499


text:
Comfort Suites East 7230 Region Lane Knoxville, TN 37914 Phone: (865) 246-2426 Fax: (865) 246-2425 |
Beauty & Spas
»Belleza Salon & Spa
Located in a beautiful 1954 building, this 5,500 square foot full service Retro-Deco salon and spa offers full hair services and full spa services that include the latest in European spa techniques. They also offer complete beauty and body care consultations and treatments.
»Serenity Salon & Gift Boutique
Pamper yourself with a chic haircut, a completely new do or simply change your locks by a shade or two at the Serenity Salon in Townsend. The salon uses quality products to give you a guaranteed sheen and cut. Special bridal packages are also available here and attention is given to your fingers and toes. You can also carry home some pampering aids from the gift boutique which sells unique soaps and lotions and even gift items such as purses, jewelry and glassware.


text:
Watch VideosUpcoming Quests
Northern Lights
The Netherlands & Belgium
Greece Account Login
Welcome to Photo Quest Adventures! If you already have an account, you can login below.If you don't have an account, you can sign up here! If you are still waiting to receive your verification email, click here to resend it. PLEASE NOTE: If you are paying for two or more people, separate registrations must be completed. A deposit/payment in full is required in order to secure a spot. Coupons/discounts are applied once payment is submitted. |


text:
2013 Projected Global Laboratory Products Budgets
The average budget for lab products is $ in 2012, compared to $ in 2011. Details on the seven product categories and subcategories within those categories are provided in the body of the research.
Researchers indicate the product categories that their labs purchased or expect to purchase in the 2011-2013 period. Typically, they indicate the highest values in 2012, probably because of their greater familiarity with the current year. Chemicals and general lab supplies garner the highest values; life science reagents and kits the lowest. (Other categories covered are instruments, equipment, glassware, and plasticware).
For service and repair of instruments and equipment, manufacturer service contracts garner the highest revenue, even though in-house service departments and do-it-yourself service are also widely used. The latter appear to be much more cost-effective.
Research Objectives and Methods 6
Executive Summary and Implications 9 Researcher and Institution Profile 21 Overall Laboratory Budget 25 Laboratory Products Purchased: Past, Current, and Future 26 Budget Trends from 2011 to 2013 32 Laboratory Product Budget Trends by Product Type 34 Shares of Instrument Spending 36 Shares of Equipment Spending 38 Shares of Chemicals Spending 40 Shares of Life Science Reagents and Kits Spending 42 Shares of Glassware Spending 44 Shares of Plasticware Spending 46 Service and Repair Budget 47 Average Instruments Service and Repair Budget 48 Average Equipment Service and Repair Budget 49 General Industry Impact 50 Awareness of Top Companies by Laboratory Product 54 Cross-segment Comparisons by Laboratory Type 62 Customer Segment—Academic 74 Customer Segment—Biopharmaceutical 79 Customer Segment—Industrial 84 Customer Segment—Patient Care 89 Customer Segment—Government 94 Appendix 100 The Frost & Sullivan Story 102 To order this report: Glass_Manufacturing Industry: 2013 Projected Global Laboratory Products Budgets Contact Clare: email@example.com:(339) 368 6001Intl:+1 339 368 6001Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
Action Alerts PLUS
Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer and Director of Research Jack Mohr reveal their investment tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
Quant Ratings
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
Stocks Under $10
David Peltier uncovers low dollar stocks with serious upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
Dividend Stock Advisor
David Peltier identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Trifecta Stocks
Every recommendation goes through 3 layers of intense scrutinyquantitative, fundamental and technical analysisto maximize profit potential and minimize risk.
Product Features:
- Model Portfolio
- Intra Day Trade alerts
- Access to Quant Ratings
Options Profits
Our options trading pros provide over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- Actionable options commentary and news
- Real-time trading community


text:
For the half hour that I dedicated to listening to awE naturalE, the debut project by Washington state quasi hip-hop duo Catherine "Cat" Harris-White and Stasia "Stas" Irons, it felt almost impossible for me to wrap my head around the soundscapes presented in the work. I was trying so hard to define and compartmentalize what I was hearing into some genre but I quickly found my attempts to be ineffectual and pointless. Perhaps it was because the sound was foreign to me that I liked the album so much – a fresh combination of sound and voice, production and unorthodox poeticism spread across bizarrely-titled tracks and packaged ever so neatly by peculiarly tribal cover art. A strong reminder that new sounds are always welcome.
EarthEE, the duo's second studio album under Sub Pop Records sees a reprisal of their trans-genre explorations but with a more developed sound and an almost unbelievable feature lineup. The record traverses the worlds of neo-soul, hip-hop and jazz as they harvest elements from each style and throw them together to produce a melting pot of sounds and feels. It's not strange that this group first gained widespread attention through their feature on fellow Washingtonians Shabazz Palace's debut, Black Up – in fact it makes complete sense. The similarities in their approach to making music make it seem like they are each others opposite-gender counterparts bound together by the same creative spirit simply pushing it's voice through different physical vessels. As a result it seemed totally appropriate (if not completely necessary) that Shabazz appear multiple times throughout the project both as individual features and as a duo.
Throughout this project their message is never obvious – it's presented through abstract lyricism and mysterious sonic landscapes. Essentially, it is unreasonable to suggest that it will mean the same exact thing to different people, but the theme seems to focus on aspects of nature and the universe. It reflects a unity among all living things and human interactions with the spiritual and natural worlds – a principle that lowkey nods at themes centered on the ethereal and abstract. This is modestly reflected in the artwork, which depicts Cat and Stas as Nubian royalties on a suspended golden throne, their attention only to the stars behind and above them because all human matters are trivial in comparison.
The album's opener continues much in the same vein with dark pharaoh-esque synths and syncopated percussion lines supporting cryptic poetry verses – evocative of some ancient Egyptian anthem. "Said the bird to the water, may I take a sip," Stas raps as Cat provides vocal harmonies in the background. They seem to have moved away from the political and human subjects examined in awE naturalE to paint pictures (with sound, of course) of things that aren't of this world. Aptly named "Prophetic Perfection," the track sees the duo explore the creation of the world by some entity and the interaction of elements in the natural world before human interference.
The sound is abruptly shifted to downbeat Funkadelic/DamFunk-esque sounds while still maintaining spacey undertones as the second song, "No GMO," plays. Smooth rhythm synthesizers tucked under a layer of piercing leads hit a point somewhere between sexy and weird, right where Stas and Cris fit perfectly. The groovy deep synth carries forward to the next track that sees a return to themes of natural unity through the usage of unorthodox percussion and modern keyboards. "Planet For Sale" presents a sound reminiscent of a fusion between Pharaoh Sanders's ancient hymns and R. Kelly's sensual keys. A unity is created between the old and the new – they become one. "How we destroy a planet when we didn't plant things," Stas raps over the infectious reverberating snare as she further emphasizes focus on nature and the natural. Cat follows shortly after with a brief vocal line that sounds beautiful at a distance. Paying attention to what she's saying, I realize that it's either so abstract that it's going way over my head or it just doesn't make sense (as a follow-up to Stas's verse, at least).
Its not until the fourth track that the first Shabazz Palaces feature comes in (with the first feature overall being on their second track). The male hip-hop duos anaconda-wielding producer/rapper Ishmael Butler – formerly Butterfly of Digable Planets – comes in hot with a laidback yet serious rap. The style of the music has shifted again with the group experimenting with the hip-hop sounds that are at the roots of their music. The beat sounds like it would belong on a remastered Midnight Marauders. Technically simple yet stylistically flawless, it's almost mesmerizing and you find yourself getting lost. Time is bent around you as the short 2:30 song just seems to linger in a manner most welcome. The first time Shabazz Palaces show up as a group is during the album's eponymous track where the members pursue a more cheerful approach as they discuss the beauty of black women, love and sexuality.
Me'shell Ndegeocello's appearance is delayed past the halfway point of the album. 30 minutes through the listen her presence is felt through a prominent and distinct thump. Her bass is so heavily submerged in phasers that she's just two strings and a wolf pelt shy of being Thundercat, a sound that compliments the atmospheric synths that weave their way through the vocals above. Yet, her vocal presence is limited and as a result I find myself a little disappointed, wanting for more. Regardless, I take a moment to appreciate how smoothly she's woven into the formula. It feels like a puzzle piece, or when you have just enough coke in your rum.
During Me'shell's final feature the song starts to revisit the darker tones explored at the very start of the album. The tone persists through the next two tracks, and is further elucidated with the help of Shabazz Palaces, who make their final appearance on the latter of the two, a track titled "Recognition." Their role has shifted and they're heard delivering a rhythmic spoken word verse in unison with their female counterparts. The production is minimal for the first half with the focus being primarily on the vocals as they repeat the same two lines over a sinister low ring. The production kicks in just about halfway through, and it would seem as though Rick Wright was resurrected to lend his keyboard talents on this track. The sharp lead synths are eerily reminiscent of the haunting riffs on Pink Floyd's mid 70's classic "Welcome to the Machine," and do well to create a similar atmosphere. The album is brought to a close much within the same ominous light as when it started as they remind you "its not like I haven't read [your] story, I read [you]."
With the constant shifts in genre, this album bears a similar burden to that of its predecessor, wherein it's difficult to maintain some degree of flow. From a creative standpoint, this is fair game and even prevents the work from venturing into the mundane. It does, however, present a challenge for the artist to create seamless transitions between the tracks so they could come together cleanly as one body of work. This is this album's only downfall as the transitions are almost nonexistent. Had the tracks not presented similar concepts to some extent it would be impossible to call this compilation an "album" in good conscience.
Naturally, some tracks resonated within me far more than others but it was straight up impossible for me to skip over tracks entirely. While there were instances where the music just lacked the lyrical emphasis that Stas and Cat's style is so heavily predicated on, these occasional shortcomings would be made up with interesting production choices. Aside from the seemingly routine harmonizing, repetition was nonexistent in both the lyrical content and production. Each song brought something new to the experience. Although sometimes confusingly abstract, the combination of all these different contrasting elements, the old and the new, the "normal" and the unconventional, creates a refreshing listening experience. An alluring mist surrounds the duo as one comes to the conclusion that they, like Flying Lotus, or Kendrick Lamar, or Kanye West, have seen a world, or a reality, beyond ours. EarthEE is their attempt to bring their audience these other worlds through sonic media. Whether or not you choose to indulge them in their theories on the metaphysical is up to you.
Elvis Perkins: I Aubade
An aubade is a morning love song, a song of hope and joy that the new day brings for both the lover and the beloved. Fitting then that singer-songwriter Elvis Perkins borrows the concept of the aubade for his first album in five years. Recorded in multiple locations across the US, I Aubade ranges from lush psychedelia to scratchy lo-fi. In marked contrast to Perkins's first two records, which utilized fairly standard rock instrumentation, the album features an expansive sonic pallet, from celeste and nylon string guitar to tabla and dulcimer. Normally shadowy and dark with his Cohenesque musings, Perkins's lyrics take a more surreal bent here. "Hogus Pogus" is an optimistic tale about a man receiving a pig's heart in a transplant; "& Eveline" is a Donovan-esque fairly tale with a bit less flower power optimism: ("Once more/ you make it through the night/ on the floor/ the sleeper's open wide.") Other experiments are not quite as successful: ("AM" sounds somewhat like what would happen if someone mashed up Sweetheart of The Rodeo era Byrds with Dixieland jazz and had a despairing Woody Guthrie pen the lyrics), and others are simply impenetrable (the downbeat folk-rock political lullaby "$2″). Not surprisingly, the most pleasant tracks on I Aubade are the simplest, including the flowing nylon string guitar and rumbling synth in the short instrumental " Accidental Tourist (a white Huyano melody), and Perkins's weary, pained vocals on the traveler's ballad "Wheel In the Morning." "I Came for Fire" showcases the best elements of the "old and "new" Elvis Perkins, as a simple acoustic blues track is haunted by Perkins's half-whisper/half-warble. Flutes and synth rush in, creating a typhoon of sound so vast you'd think the devil had just tuned your guitar. "Oh to be somewhere/or be somebody else/Oh to have someone/all to myself." Perkins croons on "All Today." Those lines speak to the human heart beating under all of that haze and coded messages. There's a warmth to these songs that's less evident in his other work, and might not be readily picked up on a first listen, but becomes more and more apparent as you revisit each track and peel away the layers underneath.
Shows We're Stoked For: Sweater Beats + Kastle + Manila Killa 3/4
It's been a while since I've been this excited for a show, especially with a lineup this stacked. Thanks to the awesome people behind Closed Sessions, your Wednesday night plans have just been taken care of.
Sweater Beats is bringing his Sweater Weather tour to DC, alongside Kastle and DC's very own Manilla Killa. Sweater Beats' music sounds exactly like what his name might imply: super lush and dreamy beats. He's remixed everyone from Beyoncé to Flume and Chet Faker to Ciara, and put out ton of his own work and mixes.
Kastle brings us vibey dance tracks, and with collaborations with artists such as JMSN and Jason Burns, you're not going to be standing still during his set. Finally, Manila Killa rounds out the lineup, with his bright and spaced-out beats and diverse sound.
Seriously, for only $12 a ticket, it doesn't get much better than this.
Tickets are still available here, and if you're a GW student you can use our special code CSGWU for a sweet disount. Win win win.
– Lotanna Obodozie
THEESatisfaction: "EarthEE"
Modest Mouse: "The Ground Walks, with Time in A Box"
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia
Erstwhile indie rockers Modest Mouse announced a new album recently, Strangers to Ourselves, and based on the first two singles- (the bring down the world party jam "Lampshades on Fire" and the folk-tinged "Coyotes"), I expected the album to be familiar territory for MM- with a few new sonic flourishes and an enhanced environmental awareness beneath Isaac Brock's painfully cryptic lyrics. That what makes "The Ground Walks, with Time in A Box" such a pleasant surprise. The main riff (which sounds like a schizoid mutation of "Float On's" classic progression filtered through Interpol's post-punk revivalism), struts and starts as Brock cooly delivers some of his most delightfully misanthropic lyrics to date: ("The world's an inventor/ we're the dirtiest thing he's thought about/ And we really don't mind"). Florid imagery ("Trees drop colorful fruits/Directly into our mouths") clashes with impenetrable strings of words ("Eyes vacuum up light/sound gets trapped by the mouth/What to do with the remainder/When the dents, the dents, get hammered out/ Then we'll travel through time"). Jittery plucked strings and an in-your-face horn section keep the bombast flowing without letting it tip into overindulgence. All seems relatively sane until the chorus, where eerie harmonies slide into Brock's ghost-like phase shifted vocal. After a couple more choral repetitions and two new verses, the track descends into controlled noise, with the guitar offering blasts of pitch-shifted chords, much like "Dramamine." After that subsides, the horns threaten to blast off into full on mariachi mode. Synths and percussion take on a sort of wormhole-funk motif as the main riff returns, only to be punctuated by Brock's warble and closed out with a melange of more percussion, steam pistons, and an electronic bit which sounds as if it'd work well in a remake of 2001: A Space Odyssey. "Our predecessor left this box and something's clawing around/ I think it really wants out' snarls Brock in the last verse of the song. What the hell? Let it loose! Modest Mouse are like Pandora's Box, you never know quite what to expect from them, but one thing's for sure. It's going to be a pretty awesome ride.
Sufjan Stevens: "No Shade In The Shadow of The Cross" Review
In the eleven years since Seven Swans, Sufjan Stevens has worn many hats; from that of a literate, banjo strumming folkie to a cutting-edge man of mystery who sheathes his`introspection in walls of synths. Although I love to see Stevens playing twenty instruments on his records, and even indulging in the occasional 25 minute opus, deep down it's a relief to see him return to his acoustic roots. On "No Shade In The Shadow of The Cross," there are no anthemic choruses, orchestral swells, or blasts of noise. Just Stevens's voice and a classical guitar, which glides along quite nicely as the singer-songwriter muses over his parents: ("like my mother/give wings to a stone"), combines natural imagery with personal reflection: ("I slept on my back/in the shade of the meadowlark/Like a champion, get drunk to get laid"), and occasionally slips in a vague motto: ("Give out to give in"). It's vintage Stevens, in the mold of "The Dress Looks Nice on You," but less celebratory and more uncertain. The harmonies are a bit much, and Stevens's trademark half-whisper makes you wonder if he's trying too hard to be sincere. Overall though, it works. Restraint isn't something we've seen from Stevens recently. As this song proves, it still looks nice on him.
An Interview With Autograf
Photo credit: Jordan Farley
After a beautiful symphony of tropical beats, along with the first live performance of the recent remix of ODESZA's "All We Need (feat. Shy Girls), we caught up with Jake and Louis, the duo known as Autograf, to chat after their Saturday night set at U Hall. The duo delivered an upbeat, groovy, move-your-body set infused with their signature future summer style. And after their set, the boys were gracious enough to hang out with us while we enjoyed the funky stylings of Zimmer.
If you could be any dinosaur, which would you be and why?
Jake: Stegosaurus. Easy, stegosaurus. He's the fucking pinecone of the dinosaur world. You can't find a stegosaurus without getting your shit handed to you. Seriously. They have spikes and they got that tail that could beat the hell out of you.
Louis: I'd say pterodactyl because you're a lizard the size of an airplane that flies. You're a lizard! A cold blooded lizard flying in the sky! The size of an airplane, well a small airplane.
What is your favorite weird color?
Jake: Russian blue.
What is that?
Jake: Russian Blue. It's like a grey-blue. It's like a neutral blue. Ever since I was little it's been my favorite. You know that shit that builds up on the outside of a blueberry? It's like a deep blue but a tapery blue. That's my fucking color.
Louis: White because it's pure. It's just representative, I mean, I am wearing black and white.
In all honesty, this question is meant for when I find the man that says his favorite color is the mac and cheese crayon in the 64 pack.
Jake: I will say this, this guy more than just about anyone else I know, lives in very black and white world. So when he says "white", that is a pretty fucking good answer because that means pure, that means clean, that makes blank slate. That means everything.
Do you agree that you live in a very black and white world? Are there not 50 shades of grey in your life?
Louis: No, I just like the pure colors. It's all or nothing, nothing in between.
If you could be any ice cream flavor, what would you be and why?
Louis: I think mint is always weird because it's this color that doesn't exist naturally yet it's supposed to be this natural flavor. Mint flavor is not green. When I see mint chocolate chip ice cream that's white, I love it. It goes back to the whole pure color thing. I don't know why, I just love pure colors. I don't like when ice cream gets weird. Just be mint.
If you could have anything named after you, what would it be?
Louis: I think a continent would be cool. The thing is, Earth is always making new continents. Back when we're at Pangea again, that should be called Autograf.
Jake: A solar system, not a galaxy. It's way more specific than a galaxy.
That's cool. I love space. Would your solar system include Pluto?
Jake: Absolutely not. Pluto is a loser. It has no value.
What! No, Pluto's a valid planet.
Jake: According to current human psychology, Pluto has absolutely zero value.
[Jake, Lotanna, and Jordan agree to disagree after a long conversation re: Pluto's legitimacy]
So were you more into science or history growing up?
Jake: I'm a pretty big history buff. I loved the Romans. I know a lot of stupid history that I probably shouldn't have spent so much time learning when I was in college.
What's your favorite era of history?
Jake: I really like the Dark Ages because the Dark Ages were fucking cool. That's like the misty era that we know of. Generally around the year 600-900 is really fucking cool because there's literally nothing. Nobody knows anything around 300 years of human history and we have so much recorded before then and then 300 years are just fucking gone. It's fascinating. Especially if you look at the Mediterranean area in particular developed really independently from everything else and it's fascinating.
So were you a history major?
Jake: No, I went to art school. I studied metal sculpture.
That's rad. What's the coolest thing you ever built?
Jake: So I used to work for the Department of Defense. So I did research and development for new weapon tech. Before I did that, I was doing metal sculpture as a fine art degree and I made this giant robot and this colonel in the army really liked it so he hired me and I started doing R&D for the Department of Defense. I graduated and that summer I was working for the DOD. I started working on a stealth helicopter and a whole bunch of stuff like that.
That's a sick background!
[Jake disappears for awhile]
What's your favorite sea creature?
Louis: Well, you already have it embedded in my brain, but octopus. They're cool because they rearrange shit. They're creative and they're too smart.
Where is your dream venue to play?
Louis: I feel like I've played at a lot of places but I really like playing internationally. There are a lot of weird venues in Asia that I've never even heard of on the beach and it's epic. But the best places I've played so far were Brazil and Bangkok because people in those places go to clubs at 2am so they are out until daylight so they just go to the beach.
If you could be a musician in any type of genre or musical performance other than your current one, what would you be?
Louis: I want to be stadium rock from the 80s with ten minute solos and a lot of guitar. It'd be epic. You know live Van Halen or Depeche Mode from the 80s. That kind of pop new-wave kind of shit in a stadium.
What's the best new SoundCloud song you've been listening to?
Louis: Teemid did a remix of Jasmine Thompson. You know Jasmine Thompson, right? Her voice is ridiculous so everyone is doing remixes of her now. She's fucking awesome.
What's your favorite slang word?
Louis: Sometimes I dislike slang. Think about how butchered the English language is now. Think about old English, you can't even read it. That's a sign of the decline of society. Like Latin did the same thing so we entered Middle English in the Dark Ages.
This has been an interesting interview. It's been a fun interview.
Louis: I hope you got some stuff. I'm sure it'll entertaining. If not, just make shit up.
[Jake's epic return]
Louis: I want to ask you a question. If you could ask one final question at the end of the world, what would it be? The world is about to end, a meteor is about to strike, and you have one last question.
Literally, who invented pizza because it's the greatest thing ever.
Louis: Well, his name is probably Pizza. That's what I would do.
I think my last question to any random person would be "are you happy?".
Louis: Wow. That's deep.
Jake: That's real.
Interview conducted by Jordan Farley and Lotanna Obodozie
Interview With Theophilus London
Photo Courtesy of: ustreetmusichall.com/event/739757-theophilus-london-washington/
Just after sound check at the U St. Music Hall, we caught up with Theophilus London to talk about his new album, Kanye West, his 2011 show next to GW's campus, Young Thug and much more.
Vibes Tour Review: Featuring Father and Theophilus London
As the U St. Music Hall began to fill up before Father and Theophilus London's sold out show on a very cold night, anticipation began to rise. People literally ran into the venue to get as close to the stage as possible, and at a place like U St., that means standing almost inches from your favorite artists. Atlanta upstart Father has grown a lot of buzz from his latest mixtape Young Hot Ebony, and songs like "Look At Wrist" and the title track "Young Hot Ebony" has grown his fanbase nationwide. London's latest album Vibes has continued to push the boundaries of conventional hip-hop music, combining multiple genres and creating an atmosphere relatable to almost all. These two guys in the same place? Definitely will make for a great show.
KeithCharlesSpaceBar (KCSB) came on stage and instantly warmed-up the crowd with D.C.'s own Yung Gleesh's popular song "Wasabi." After one song, with the crowd already in a tizzy, the familiar opening of "Look At Wrist" welcomed Father to the stage, setting the tone for the rest of his set. Performing songs from both Young Hot Ebony and Lil D1ddy, Father seemed almost a little surprised that people knew his work so well in the DMV. However, he continued to rock with the crowd, even unveiling new content from his upcoming mixtape Who's Gonna Get F****d First? which is slated for a release sometime this month. The only thing really lacking from Father's set was its length. I wish it had gone on longer, as his energy was infectious. However, with more material and a larger fanbase I'm sure this will be the case soon.
After only a brief pause, the man of the hour stepped on stage. Accompanied with a full band (featuring a bassist/keyboardist, drummer and electric guitar player), London approached the microphone with his profile to the crowd. He performed his first few songs this way until turning towards the crowd for almost the remainder of the performance. Playing hits old and new, Theophilus played the majority of his songs from Vibes, and had the crowd dancing non-stop. The swagger and cool moves London unleashed brought the energy in the small venue sky high.
His interaction with the audience was great as well. Not only did he bring girls on-stage to dance/sing with him, but he also serenaded one woman and asked questions of the audience. Simple questions such as "What did you do for Valentine's Day?" and "What song do you wanna hear next?" were requests of the crowd I honestly have never heard before. And upon passing the mic to lucky unlookers, he responded right back. He even brought beers out for people in the crowd! If that's not a cool way to start a party, I don't know what is.
His ease with the crowd translated into the fluidity with which the concert seemed to flow. Instead of a stringent set list, it seemed like Theophilus was working with his band to feel the crowd and what they were into. A couple of times, he stopped the band/his laptop from playing a song to respond with another he felt to be more appropriate. They also did a good job of keeping the energy high as he would continue playing the same notes/stanzas of his songs that the audience seemed to be feeling most. The energy level hit the roof of the venue in a basemenet as he called Father back onto the stage to perform "Look At Wrist" once again. Inviting girls and both artists' seemingly never-ending posse's on-stage, he started a whole other party, employing people to follow him to nearby club Tropicalia.
Overall, I thought the contrast of Father and Theophilus was a good one. Although both are known to be unconventional, their styles differ to a point where they complimented one another. Father's hard beats and biting lyrics were a good introduction for London's musicality and romantic content as their energies meshed well and created a great show.
Be sure to look out for my interview with Theophilus London, which will be out soon here on the WRGW Music Blog.
February 12th: PHOX and Field Report @ 930 Club
Field Report, the Milwaukee, WI based indie-folk trio, was formed in 2011 by singer/songwriter Chris Porterfield a few years after his first band, DeYarmond Edison split up. The name, Field Report, is actually an anagram of Porterfield, Chris's surname. The band released their newest album, Marigolden, back in October of last year, and has been playing much of that album on tour.
When Field Report took the stage, the 9:30 club was nicely filled, and ready to hear music be played. With Porterfield on acoustic-electric guitar and lead vocals, Thomas Wincek on Bass, Guitar, backing vocals and midi board, and Shane Leonard on Drums, the music began. The soulful lyrics, paired with methodic layers of slowly moving harmony gave the music an earthy, raw, almost painful feel to it. Later in the show, PHOX lead singer described Porterfield's music as being "thoughtful" and listening to the music, one could feel the soft intensity to the lyrics. The entire venue seemed to be deep in thought, taking in all that the music of Field Report generated. With soft spoken but strong vocals, an arrangement of percussive instruments, and an ever evolving sound, Field Report satisfied the audience's yearning for a soothing music performance.
After a seemingly endless intermission between the two sets, PHOX finally came on stage, to a thunder of applause and hoots from eager fans. The Wisconsin band of six hailing from the small town of Baraboo was in DC this past December, where they opened for Indie-Folk group The Head and The Heart. Needless to say, they had no trouble filling the venue, with long time fans, and first time listeners alike. The band had been at NPR's studios earlier that day, doing their very own tiny desk concert, which when Monica announced at the show, the band received a plethora of applause and cheering.
After some small talk, the band went right into it, playing their rolling, warm, and dreamy music that left a gentle smile on your lips. Their tender and very organic sound had the audience swaying and dancing to every song. The band, after playing a few songs normally off the record, switched to all acoustic instruments, and, with the help of a condenser microphone gave us their own tiny desk concert on stage. After a few songs of their wonderful acoustic set, Monica stayed on stage, and sang a solo set playing only her Ukulele. After enchanting the audience with her one of a kind voice, Monica, Matteo, and Jason teamed up and sang an acapella song showing off the wonderful vocal assets of PHOX. The band returned in full to the stage, and instead of playing an encore, they simply told the audience they were cutting to the chase, and going to play all they were going to play, as it was a Thursday night and there was a lot of "drinking or sleeping to be had." The band closed out with Espeon, dedicated to Monica's younger sister. With crashing drums, groovy bass, wailing guitar, rolling piano, the occasional flute, and soothing vocals, PHOX rocked the house with Espeon, and called it a night.
The band is headed to Australia for a short tour, ending in a music festival in New Zealand in a few weeks; so if you're reading this from down under, check PHOX out! All in all, between the raw, earthy sound of Field Report, to the rolling and dreamy sound of PHOX, this was a show well worth seeing.
JMSN + abhi//dijon @ U Street Music Hall
All photos: Lotanna Obodozie
If there's one thing I really enjoy, it's when artists have epic intro music play before they hit the stage. It's a great way to build up excitement for the crowd, and it's also interesting to see what the artist chooses – a song of theirs or a song by someone else. Maryland electronic-R&B duo abhi//dijon chose to go with the latter, choosing "Know Yourself" off of Drake's new mixtape. It had been out for less than 24 hours, but thanks to abhi//dijon, I got to hear part of it blasted through U Street Music Hall's glorious sound system.
The lights were low, and the mellow R&B that had been playing through the speakers was abruptly interrupted by Drake's voice shouting "I was running through The 6 with my woes." Abhi//dijon then took the stage and chatted briefly with the crowd before beginning their set, mentioning that this was only their second performance ever. Despite this being the second time they've ever taken the stage, they played with so much heart that any rough spots (which were few and far between) were immediately forgiven by the crowd. Their music is so lush, and so good, that it speaks for itself and those in the crowd seemed to be fans of abhi//dijon since day one. This was especially apparent when abhi//dijon played some of their older songs; audience members would cheer at the sound of the opening notes and sing along to every word.
Abhi//dijon's set was an excellent combination of older and newer material, and they even played a few unreleased tracks throughout, all of which were all received warmly by the audience. Sadly, their set was rather brief, but they ended with an immensely groovy new track that I cannot wait to get my hands on.
Then came JMSN. Straight out of Los Angeles via Detroit and serving some biker Jesus realness in a mesh tank and hiking boots, he took the stage (not without his own epic intro music) and launched right into "Addicted," a standout track from his latest self-titled album. From then on, it was apparent that this was not going to be the mellow show I was expecting. Not at all.
JMSN and his band turned U Street Music Hall into a full on rock concert, complete with crazy dance moves, body-crushing bass, and pounding drums. The audience fed off of his energy, jumping, dancing, and nodding their heads along with JMSN, and he appeared to feed off of the energy of the crowd as well, with the show getting louder and louder after every song. The audience appeared to be a solid mix of day one fans and newer fans, with some of them shouting out the names of his previous monikers in between songs, belting along to songs, and cheering as loud as they could whenever they could. A real star of the show, however, was JMSN's drummer. In between songs, he would look out into the crowd, his face full of awe, as if this wasn't really happening. He had the biggest grin on his face throughout the entire set, and garnered some of the loudest applause from the crowd.
JMSN ended his set with "'Bout It," playing through the entire song, but instead of ending it there, his band kept playing, only getting louder and louder as he busted out some of his signature dance moves, as demonstrated in his Boogie Basics video.
He then left the stage, but was gone for only a minute or two before he came running back on for an incredibly satisfying four-song encore. JMSN had the crowd in the palm of his hand throughout the entire show, and I'm looking forward to seeing him perform again very soon.
– Lotanna Obodozie


text:
Read the BillSubmitted by Besty_Guesty (not verified) on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 6:18am.
Here is what your reporter missed: First, it is HB 962, not 942 as reported at the end of the article. Second, it is not limited to just the beach towns. It can be applied to any municipality in NC. Third, the bill reads: 1 "§ 105-544. So it is not limited to only beach re-nourishment. Will the Central Committee, er, Wilmington City Council use this bill to raise local sales taxes for other projects like street and sidewalk construction (despite a recent property tax increase supposedly for that purpose), or maybe "services to support public events and festivals" and siphon money off for other pet projects? Please, WWAY, don't just parrot the press releases. Do a little investigation. What they may say it is, is not what is all that is in the bill. Here is the link: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2013/Bills/House/PDF/H962v1.pdf »
Reply |


text:
From: Alexey Pavlov <alexey.pawlow@gm...> - 2013-03-24 17:14:17
> Thing is that we both get the same error which is due to c++ name mangling so either we both have missed the same thing in the Perl source or the compiler itself has problems. > > Have you manage to compile a 32-bit version of Perl yet? Also could you provide me your latest 32-bit toolchain, please? Personally I would like to get 32-bit version working properly as Cygwin64 itself is alpha quality at the moment. With MSYS2 32-bit based on GCC-4.5.3 I have the same issue. |


text:
We've Got Lots of Free Essays
Sign Up
Search through thousands of essays...
Submit an Essay
Words of Wisdom:
"What is a cheese poof?"
Essays on
Essay On My Village
Essay On My Village
Search Results
Changing Villages
changing villages Essay This essay our changing villages is for the school and college students to get an idea about this topic. The best results and the richest...
Critical Essay Cib 100
on society and stakeholders. The focus of the stakeholders as being explained in this essay are the villagers around the plantation, international and local civil...
Living Like Weasles
of the elite upper class addressing his audience. He states at the end of the essay for "noble villages of men" (Thoreau 162) in which education is spread broadly...
Population Problem In Bangladesh
from the appendix of this paper. Due to the high volume of errors in Bangladeshi Essays, this paper will not follow use (sic.) to alert the reader to deliberately...
Character Protect Life
an article/assay on "character protects life", an essay on a village fair, an essay on character protects life, an essay on character that protect life, any article...
Dance Essay
battle field prior to engagement with the enemy, or as the war party was leaving their own village on route to a battle. The fierce nature of the Haka was important...
793 Words
4 Pages
The Global Village Essay
Global Village Essay How The Global Village School made a significant change in my life. The Global Village School Located in downtown Decatur, Georgia is...
The Typical Village
quiet village. Its name is Saffa. If you feel fatigue and bowered, I suggest visiting my hometown to enjoy its charming natural scenes. In this essay I will describe...
471 Words
2 Pages
in order to achieve freedom. In The Company of Wolves, the young woman from the village symbolizes the domestic role of women. When the womens first husband came...
2077 Words
9 Pages
Essay On Rabindranath Tagore
royalty, was his paternal grandfather; Dwarkanath's ancestors were from the Bangladeshi village of Pithabhog. Debendranath had formulated the Brahmoist philosophies...
4341 Words
18 Pages
"The Village" Essay
Village Essay: Describe the opening scenes or sections of the text. Explain how the opening scenes or section helped you to understand what the texts were going to...
Friend At School Essay
is. Patricio has an intriguing history. He and my mother were born in a small village in the mountains. When he was seventeen, he left home to explore the world...
17378 Words
70 Pages
Free Essay On Tourism In India
Also they are repelled by the dust, dirtiness and disorderliness of Indian towns and villages. We have to give a face-lift to tourist haunts. In India, travelers...
1361 Words
6 Pages
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. Essay
drinks and hear more details. Always thought he was odd, she told the eagerly listening villagers, after her fourth sherry. Unfriendly, like. Im sure if Ive offered...
192133 Words
769 Pages
Things Fall Apart Informational Essay
British-run government and educational system. Achebe, born in 1930 in the village of Ogidi in Eastern Nigeria, grew up under colonial rule. He lived in a Christian...
6822 Words
28 Pages
An Essay About Indigenous Methodology
Irabinna Rigney (1999, 119) (Narungga Nation, Australia) This short essay was originally written for a doctoral seminar presentation, held at the University of...
4773 Words
20 Pages
How To Write An Essay
thesis statement is one of the few simple steps to follow in order to start the essay. Whether brainstorming on a piece of paper or a few pieces of papers narrow...
516 Words
3 Pages
Hemingway Essay
Sami Ghzala Mrs. Deller English Course Sunday, September 14 hemingway essay At a very young age, Ernest Hemingway will develop a special love for manly...
760 Words
4 Pages
Essay Outline
Essay Information KP241 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Sport Five pages in length Double spaced text (typed) Referenced in APA style Full...
810 Words
4 Pages
i Believe Essay
Believe Essay by: Max K Presented to: Mr. Raible I believe that whatever you can conceive you can achieve, I believe that the power of attraction is the one...
324 Words
2 Pages
So Much To Tell You Essay
Much to Tell You Essay The themes explored in So Much to Tell You By John Marsden are relationships; family issues; attitude; Self Image/ Identity. In this Novel...
1209 Words
5 Pages
What Is Water?
water. Distilled water maybe taken, if possible. Related Articles Essay on The Village Temple Comparative Essay on Joint Family Vs. Nuclear Family System...
Dowry System
persuasive as well as expository essays. Related Articles Essay on school students and politics Essay on my village The Role of Non-Aligned...
"Border Town" The Movie Essay
Border Town the movie essay In the dark gloomy border town of Juarez, Mexico, on the U.S. and Mexico border, thousands of young women working in American-owned...
1447 Words
6 Pages
Media Essay
Media essay: Tim Burton Sleepy hollow, Tim burtons gothic horror film, perhaps one of Americas most loved folk story bought to life by one of Americas most loved...
683 Words
3 Pages
Comparative Essay (Taliban)
Comparitive Essay: Rulers of Afghanistan and China Have you heard about the Talibans that controlled Afghanistan? Comparing the Chinese government to the...
377 Words
2 Pages
Macbeth Essay
Macbeth Essay The beginning of the play starts off with the witches and they say There to meet with Macbeth. This indicates that the witches will play a part in...
1026 Words
5 Pages
Soil Horizons Essay
Forestry Chapter 5 Essay: Outline the six horizons in a soil profile and briefly describe four of the six. A soil profile is a description of soil textures in...
346 Words
2 Pages
In The Array Or Out Of The Loop
every detail on the planet, large or small. As Pico Iyer illustrates in his essay The Global Village Finally Arrives, from every aspect of his life he notices a mix...
Dry September Essay
Jeremy Nitta 1/18/2010 AP English DRY SEPTEMBER ESSAY Often it hurts to see someone trying desperately to fit into a group or society. We rarely see them...
1171 Words
5 Pages
Copyright © 2015. EssayDepot.com
Acceptable Use Policy
Your Privacy
Copyright Inquiries
Add a Quote
Contact Us


text:
GoPro HD: Avalanche Cliff Jump with Matthias Giraud
by GoPro 2:39 - 6,619,441 views Shot 100% on the HD HERO® camera from http://GoPro.com. Skiiers Matthias Giraud and Stefan Laude try to outrun a massive avalanche in the French Alps. The only problem? Their escape route. |
Mr FijiWiji - Submerged (feat. CoMa)
by SuicideSheeep 4:31 - 130,097 views Mmmm so glad I discovered this guy through CoMa :) Mr FijiWiji: http://soundcloud.com/mrfijiwiji https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-FijiWiji/153609008043628 CoMa: http://soundcloud.com/dirtyoysterpearl https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCoMa?sk=app_178091127385 Picture: http://mr-twingo.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=48#/d26uu9y |


text:
Sorry, but your web browser is too old to display this page properly. Please update it to the latest version or switch to a more modern browser, like Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome or Safari or Internet Explorer 11 (they're all free).
Yorkshire – aka God's Own County – has more than its fair share of impressive landscapes and picturesque towns. Historic York itself is of course one of the county's big draws, offering a formidable variety of characterful venues for corporate events. If it's size and space you're after, take a look at the York Barbican, which has room for 1,400 delegates theatre style. For something more intimate, there's the Grade 1-listed Bar Convent in central York. As the official conference bureau for the city, VisitYork4Meetings can advise bookers on the best venues to match their needs, while negotiating rates on their behalf. They'll even help set up accommodation for guests. Teambuilding events and away days are another strong point, with options ranging from horse racing at York Racecourse (which has its own list of events facilities and hospitality options) to museum trips, off-road driving and brewery tours.
You are making an enquiry at Visit York 4 Meetings .
*Required field
By clicking 'SEND' you agree to the Square Meal User Agreement
Please wait while we are sending your e-mail ...


text:
( Sign In | Create Account ) |
How crap was 9s coverage of fireworks
Started by
, Dec 31 2012 11:27 PM
29 replies to this topic
#1Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:27 PM
I've never really watched the fireworks on TV as always been out on NYE or at a party so tv might be on in the background. I have to say that it was crap, just one big ad for channel 9s new shows.
#2Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:30 PM
channel 7 wasn't any better
#3Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:35 PM
Crap crap crap, just one big advertorial & didn't channel 9 drop Catriona Rowntree?? Where was Richard Wilkins, doesn't he normally host them?
I was grooving out to max music on foxtel most of the night #4Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:42 PM
yep very upset it was sh*t.
#5Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:53 PM
Wansnt too fussed on channel 9 either. We were grooving to foxtel too.
#6Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:58 PM
I didn't think it was that bad? You're talking about the actual fireworks display?
My kids loved it, first time they have been up at midnight on NYE. I thought they were ok on channel 9... #7Posted 01 January 2013 - 12:05 AM
I think we are talking about the actual program. The fireworks were good, the presenters stilted the performers either who is that-ish or not good live performers, and of course they were interspersing the gigantic ad that channel nine used the fireworks as. It was a cringe worthy production. But the fireworks were nice. The count down wasn't even done well. Overall I agree horrible
#8Posted 01 January 2013 - 12:05 AM
I think it had a lot to do with the soundtrack. The music was sh*te which did the the coverage no favours. It was too slow and I kept waiting for something a little more upbeat. So boring!
#9Posted 01 January 2013 - 12:11 AM
I turned the TV on at 11:56pm and off at 12:01am so I only saw literally 5 minutes.
The countdown lips were crap. I think they completely missed 10 and 9... or I did. There was no anticipation before they started counting down anyway. The 'Let's Get the Party Started' number was cringe worthy. He was terrible and the dancers were awkward. They booked Kylie Minogue a year in advance apparently but something tells me that didn't go to plan either. I wonder how much she cost for her 25 second air time and to press the red button!!! #10Posted 01 January 2013 - 12:11 AM
I admit I thought "Is this guy for reals?" when Darren Percival covered that Pink song. Such an odd song choice!
#11Posted 01 January 2013 - 12:15 AM
Gosh that Reece Mastin performance was cringeworthy! I could sing better I'm sure.
#12Posted 01 January 2013 - 12:20 AM
I admit I wondered who Mr Percival was... and he was a little too lounge singer to get any party started. I wonder if he was the first choice or second best?
Edited by Eirlys, 01 January 2013 - 12:20 AM. #13Posted 01 January 2013 - 12:21 AM QUOTE (little lion @ 01/01/2013, 01:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gosh that Reece Mastin performance was cringeworthy! I could sing better I'm sure. Funny, I said exactly the same thing. Typically cheap and woeful presentation but thank Heavens we didn't have to listen to or look at Richard Wilkins. Who was the empty space next to Catriona Rowntree? As if she isn't irritating enough without an assistant. Anyway, the fireworks were spectacular. #14Posted 01 January 2013 - 07:07 AM
It was terrible. Whoever was responsible for the positioning of the cameras and the cutting between camera angles should feel very ashamed of themselves.
We watched some of the fireworks live from in front of our house, then came inside to watch the final bits (ie, the "bridge" bits) on the TV. We should have just stayed outside. They largely just alternated between a very wide helicopter shot, and a weird angle at the base of the bridge. You could tell that the fireworks were as good as usual but they weren't being showcased very well by the coverage. I can't remember which channel did the Sydney fireworks last year - could even have been nine. But last year they did a marvellous job of showing off just how impressive the fireworks were. I think that's why this year's coverage was so disappointing. #15Posted 01 January 2013 - 07:21 AM
I saw 3 songs and they were terrible!!
Reece, Ricki and Darren. #16Posted 01 January 2013 - 07:26 AM
Seven was far, far worse. Interviews with people who organise the music, the entertainment, so dull. Very badly planned.
#17Posted 01 January 2013 - 07:28 AM QUOTE (Lainskii @ 31/12/2012, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've never really watched the fireworks on TV as always been out on NYE or at a party so tv might be on in the background. I have to say that it was crap, just one big ad for channel 9s new shows. It couldn't even keep me awake - turned it on at 11.39, did mad scramble for remote control as they were flogging one of their upcoming programs to try and entice all of the goolies out of it - very not worth airing - but I am starting to think that is the way of the majority of television these days!! #18Posted 01 January 2013 - 07:30 AM
Channel 7 was equally bad. The host talked crap the whole countdown. And she looked like a bleached oompa loompa who had been hit with a make up gun. Bang! Pink for you! Bang bang bang!
#19Posted 01 January 2013 - 07:34 AM
It was really bad this year! They didn't count down properly so when Kylie pressed the button and fireworks started we assumed that was it, then there was some whispered countdown? really bad. Very rarely do I miss the bells of Big Ben on Radio 4 telling me it is midnight, but I did this year.
#20Posted 01 January 2013 - 08:13 AM
Glad it wasn't just me who thought 9 coverage was just one big ad!
Pathetic but DD 10 loved it, it was her first midnight NYE #21Posted 01 January 2013 - 10:07 AM
I felt embarrassed for Reece Mastin. Does he really think he can sing? Even my 11 year old commented on how awful it was, before I'd even said anything.
#22Posted 01 January 2013 - 10:31 AM
DH and I didn't make it tomidnight last night (too tired after 11 hour drive) so we taped it.
Just watched and wondered why we bothered. The sound on the channel 9 performers/singers was woeful. Whoever did the engineering should be shot. i've seen Reece sing at our local Westfield and he wasn't anywhere near as bad as he was last night. The visual coverage of the fireworks was pretty bad too. I understand there is a lot to cover, but they must have been given a timesheet, so they would have known when to cut to the final of the bridge going off? Bad. Bad. Bad. #23Posted 01 January 2013 - 10:35 AM
I had googled some countdown thing and was surprised when it got to 10 seconds and Kylie pushed the button with no count down on the TV?! We thought we were out of sync lol. We usually watch all the fireworks but the music was horrible!! So we went outside and lit our sparklers instead.
#24Posted 01 January 2013 - 10:37 AM
And if you were living in another state rather than NSW which bloody channel could you watch to watch your own state fireworks. NONE!
Pathetic!!! #25Posted 01 January 2013 - 10:42 AM
I thought that Catriona was gonna punch the co-host. It was so awkward.
1 user(s) are reading this topic0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users |
Special Ticket Offer, Save $8!The Essential Baby & Toddler Show is back this April! Save $8 off the door price for a limited time only! Finding baby name inspiration in unusual placesSometimes the greatest baby name ideas come from the most unexpected places, as these EB members show. The case for inducing at 37 weeksWhile we often think of pregnancy as a 40 week affair, experts agree that 37 weeks is actually "full term". So is there an argument for inducing all births at 37 weeks? Does controlled crying really work?Controlled-crying techniques may help some babies sleep through the night, but for many exhausted new parents, it's just a recipe for more tears all round. How I taught my infant to use a toiletAs people become more aware of these benefits, I hope more parents will practice this method, so we can cut down on nappies and improve baby bonding. 'I thought it was impossible': Emily Symons pregnant at 45Aussie actress Emily Symons has announced she is pregnant with her first baby. Shallow water blackout kills fit, healthy dadA little girl will grow up without her father after the fit and healthy 34-year-old passed away while doing something he had practised his whole life. Afternoon naps may be bad for toddlers' sleepYou could be doing yourself a disservice by encouraging your toddler to have an afternoon nap, according to new research. Best gifts for newborns, new mums and christeningsWe've compiled a guide to some of the most popular presents for newborns and new mums, and for christenings and naming days. Jaime King to be a mum againActress Jaime King is pregnant with her second child, giving 16-month-old James a sibling. Nannies should receive government fundingThe Abbott government should extend funding to nannies, and direct childcare payments to low and middle income families, a landmark study on childcare has found. Common skin irritations in newborns (and how to treat them)As many as one in two newborn babies suffer from skin irritations in their first few weeks. So what are the most common rashes and irritations to look out for? 10 wall decals for the nursery or playroomWall decals are the answer to creating a beautiful nursery or children's space without lifting a paint brush, a spirit level or even a hammer. Preschooler walks 2.4km home aloneThree-year-old Cain Trainor headed off home after his first day at a new preschool without telling anyone. Video: Why mums get nothing doneIn spite of being in an almost constant state of motion while looking after the kids and trying to keep things together at home, it can seem as though parents have managed to get nothing on the to-do list done by the end of the day. The middle name gameThe middle name is no longer an afterthought, and parents' inspiration comes from many places. Have a baby or your money back - but there's a catchA new IVF scheme offers couples the chance to fall pregnant and give birth - or get their money back. But there's more to it than you might think. A rare glimpse inside the wombA baby born still inside the amniotic sac gave US doctors a rare glimpse at life inside the womb. Battered mum forced to write to her attacker ex in jailThree years ago Jason Hughes viciously attacked his ex-partner. Now she has to write to him three times a year. Woman pleads not guilty to ultrasound scamA West Australian woman will fight allegations that she scammed expectant mums by selling them fake ultrasound pictures of babies. Download now: Essential Kids Activity Finder appGot bored kids? Quickly find the best activities for kids wherever you are in Australia with the Essential Kids app.
Top 5 ArticlesSkip to:
Recipe ideasWe are discussing...
What's hot on EBBrain damaged mum receives compensationA Sydney mother who suffered brain damage when she was hit by a car while pushing her newborn baby in a pram has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with the driver's insurance company. Indigenous midwives break down the barriersA culturally sensitive midwifery service has gained the trust and respect of Aboriginal women. The Katering Show's next big deliveryMost mums-to-be plan to take things easy and perhaps have a little break from work as the birth of their baby draws near. Not Kate McCartney. 53 creative pregnancy announcementsAnnouncing that you're expecting can be a time to express your creativity, sense of humour and imagination. Check out how other parents and parents-to-be have broken the news to friends and family. Why I have mixed feelings about Cindy Crawford's leaked photoLast week an un-retouched photo of model Cindy Crawford surfaced, showing the 48-year-old mother-of -two posing in underwear. How to create a Peppa Pig pancakeThought your toddler could not love pancakes any more than they already do? How about if the breakfast treat came in the shape of every two-year-old's favourite cartoon character? 'It's a little life, not a little loss': pregnancy after miscarriageI thought I was never going to be able to have a successful pregnancy. I decided that I wasn't going to form an emotional attachment with this baby. Bonds Baby Search 2015: what you need to knowFebruary 18 marks the start of one of the most prolific annual baby competitions in Australia: the Bonds Baby Search. And this year is going to be more special than ever. Who will manage your Facebook account when you're gone?This is not something that people like to talk about, but Facebook has announced that it will grant users more control over what happens to their pages after they die. Struggling mum of four wins $188 millionMother of four Marie Holmes was financially struggling after quitting her jobs at Walmart and McDonald's in order to care for her children. Pregnant obese women a 'relatively new problem', coroner hearsA first-time mother whose daughter died hours after her frightening birth insists she was never told of the risks of being obese and pregnant. 'I'm angry as hell': the story behind mum's passionate vaccination pleaShe has labelled parents who do not vaccinate their children "misinformed imbeciles" - and for that, she makes no apologies. IKEA hacks for the nursery and kids' roomsAre you one of those that know the whole IKEA catalogue by heart? Love their stuff but want to personalise it? Here's some inspiration to help you realise the potential of IKEA furniture and fittings. 8 different kinds of tantrumsI never thought I'd say this, but for a brief moment last week, Kim Kardashian and I had something in common: both our kids had public tantrums. Polycystic ovary syndrome: symptoms, treatment and your fertilityPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female hormonal condition, affecting roughly one in 12 Australian women. What's the best position for giving birth?If doing it on your back is out, what's the best position for labour and birth? Wife forgives snake catcher husband for car surpriseWith Valentine's Day coming up, Nat Gilbert could be forgiven for thinking her husband might be planning a surprise for her. Kids who meet milestones at their own paceWe usually only hear the success stories: tales of the two-year-old who's talking, running and completely toilet trained. But other stories need to be told too. Ruby shines as Bonds BabySarah Kiss has a word of advice for proud mums and dads who are keen to enter their babies in this year's Bonds Baby Search Competition - just have fun. Why dads should go to sleep schoolIf your family needs to go to sleep school, go with them. You are part of that family and you are part of the solution. 36 baby names inspired by food and drinksA French court may have ruled out Nutella as a baby name, but that doesn't have to stop you from taking inspiration from the supermarket (or bottle shop). See what parents in the US have chosen for their delicious little ones. Clever breastfeeding productsCheck out this range of products designed to help make your breastfeeding journey more enjoyable, manageable and convenient. Win a KitchenAid MixerLet's celebrate 300,000 fans on FacebookTo celebrate, and to thank our amazing fans, we?re giving away a KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer.


text:
New books focus on events and aftermath of Pearl Harbor
Seventy years ago, the nation was shocked by news of the massive Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that killed 2,4002 Americans and led the USA into war. Look inside two new books about the attacks and aftermath:
December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World
(Thomas Nelson, $24.99),
Pearl Harbor: FDR Leads the Nation Into War
(Basic, $25.99) by Stephen Gillon and
Pearl Harbor Christmas: A World at War, December 1941
(DeCapo, $24) by Stanley Weintraub.
Written by Stephen Gillon, executive producer and a commentator on the two-hour History Channel special,
Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After,
Pearl Harbor
focuses on President Roosevelt's calmness and resolve in the first 24 hours after the attack.
Smoke and flames fill the sky as the magazine explodes on the destroyer USS Shaw on Dec. 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor.
The battleship USS Arizona sinks after being struck by a Japanese bomb at Pearl Harbor.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the joint resolution declaring that the United States is at war with Germany and Italy on Dec. 11, 1941.
Pearl Harbor Christmas
, Stanley Weintraub examines the aftermath of the attack and the Christmas holiday British Prime Minister Winston Churchill spent at the White House crafting a wartime "common cause."
President Roosevelt, with Prime Minister Churchill behind him, lights the Christmas tree on the White House portico.
Dec. 23, 1941: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at their joint press conference at the White House.
Roosevelt and Churchill at Christmas dinner in the White House.
December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World
is a day-by-day accounting of what Craig Shirley calls the most significant month in American history, when no one was yet calling it "World War II," merely the "national emergency" or "the war."
Americans faced the devastating loss of many of their soldiers, such as ARM2/C Ellsworth Abbott "Barney" Shirley, USN, killed in action in January 1945.
After the Pearl Harbor attacks, Americans banded together. This remembrance poster reads, "we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
Once the USA had gone to war, Americans rationed food for the soldiers. "Do with less-- so they'll have enough!" this poster reads.
Actress Rita Hayworth participated in the scrap metal recycling campaign for the war effort by donating her car's bumper in Hollywood in October 1942. Hayworth also sold war bonds.
Share this image:
Life Photo Galleries:
Day in celebrities
Andy Williams: December 3, 1927 - September 25, 2012
Jake Gyllenhaal: A career in pictures
Celebrities urge fans to vote
2012 Emmy Awards Red Carpet
2012 fall music preview
Yes we can, Colbert!
'Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars'
Justin Bieber's Believe tour will reach for stars
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'
More Photo Galleries:
Hall of Fame Class of 2012
Mike Modano's career
The day in pictures
Editorial Cartoons
This week in space
Seaside: Florida's pastel paradise
Unrest in Syria
Race for the White House
The Day in Sports
Iran leader addresses the United Nations
Demonstrations in Greece
Obama speaks at the United Nations
Afghan police prepare to take over training
iPhone 5 camera review
Tour the luxurious Four Seasons Pudong Shanghai
USA TODAY galleries related to this gallery:
Pearl Harbor


text:
Narrow your search
With its understated looks, powerful processor and discrete graphics, the V Nitro can ably handle work and pleasure -- and you get a beautiful screen to boot.
Technically Incorrect: Is the Surface a tablet or a laptop or both? Microsoft finally decides in a new ad. Well, perhaps.
Technically Incorrect: A Scottish cyclist captures a driver using seemingly every gadget possible to make driving more dangerous. He posts his video to YouTube.
Brand-new Nvidia graphics and a choice of screen resolutions sweeten the deal over the terrific laptop we loved last year.
Looking for a profitable niche, the PC maker gives its 15-inch M3800 workstation a 4K display, Thunderbolt 2 and new storage options to coax video editors and others who use Apple laptops.
Microsoft brings Cortana, its personal digital assistant technology, to the Windows 10 PC. Users can ask questions and set reminders using voice commands.
This seriously loaded laptop normally runs $500 more. Plus: three sweet bonus deals!
In partnership with NEC, Lenovo offers a 13-inch laptop at 1.7 pounds, and a Yoga-style hybrid at just over two pounds.
Travel with a lot of chargers? The tiny Zolt charger not only juices your laptop, but your other USB devices too.
This tiny charger can power a wide range of laptops, thanks to its interchangeable tips.


text:
WAP Software
- OS: Windows 7 ×
MODERN CMS [WARNING! PROJECT IS NOT READY TO USE. DO NOT DOWNLOAD FILES FROM FILES REPOSITORIES!] ModernCMS - a powerful php engine that can up your website. You can create your own portal, forum, blog, website, company website, multimedia portal and other! Visit site http://modern-cms.sourceforge.net/ for more information!
1 weekly downloads -
SharpTerm SharpTerm is a terminal application that allows you to communicate with your GSM module. SharpTerm written in Visual C# and It's a similar program to RSTerm.
0 weekly downloads


text:
Jan 11, 2012, 11:51 AM | |||
I have never owned a trex but I have a EXI 450. Since I have never owned a trex I see it as any other brand name. You pay for the brand name and the gaurantee that it is a great product.
Other than that, I love my EXI and it flys beautifully.
Jan 12, 2012, 08:50 PM | ||
People don't particularly like this fact, but quality is wicked expensive. If you look at any product where there is a range of quality, you'll find that there's some items which are 'suitable for the purpose' and very little beyond that, and you'll find some items of excellent quality. If you compare the prices, usually the items of excellent quality are 5 to 10 times as expensive, not the 10-20% more expensive that it really "feels like" you should be paying. Examples: Gas station sunglasses $10 - Good sunglasses that will last many years - $200. Jeans from Wal-mart - $15 - Designer jeans that fit perfectly and will last a long time - $100 Swatch - $50 - Rolex $As-much-as-you-want-to-pay (but maybe $2000 for a basic Rolex) Quality on a product usually means making hundreds of tiny improvements - this is wicked expensive, not just in management and production time, but also in marketing, research, and quality control. It's just something you have to accept. The Align product is of higher quality - but you should decide for yourself if that quality is worth the cost to you. That is hard to do when you can't experience both products for a long period of time. Keep in mind that while the initial cost is higher, the cost of owning a high quality product is often much lower. |
Jan 12, 2012, 10:23 PM | ||
Joined Dec 2011
282 Posts
Jan 12, 2012, 10:52 PM | ||
Joined Dec 2008
238 Posts
Well if you look at both price tags 70 bucks for an EXI pro and 200 plus for an Align 450....something has to be better about the Align. I imagine better bearings, harder gears straighter shafts ect ect, bu tit seems the EXI flies great too and for the price, good forl earners and intermediate as well as scale projects. When I can tic toc and go inverted with an EXI all day without crashes...I may consider geting an Align....not now though... Watching a 600 dollar plus 450 heli crash....would break my heart I have a hard enough time watching my blades on my 130 dollar RTF HBK2 hit anything.... |
Jan 12, 2012, 11:08 PM | |
Joined Dec 2011
282 Posts
I hear ya bro. This to was my exact thinking when I went into clones first. Wher I went wrong was putting the more expensive electronics into them. So when all said and done it was like I was only a few dollars off from having a brand name like align. So I guess To be on the safe side and keep the overall cost down go with the b-grade electronics as well. Oh who knows. lol. I like em all. But when you get your crashing days behind you. Treat yourself to a brand name. You will notice the diffrence from the get go.
Jan 12, 2012, 11:21 PM | ||
Joined Dec 2008
238 Posts
When I get advanced and know what I am talking about, I'll try a high end chopper. Right now with how well the clones fly and you can do anything the Align can combined with the very low cost...makes them extremely attractive. They aren't junk though... The EXI I hear nothing but good things about it. I want to get one where the battery fits on top rather than on the bottom in a compartment. Esky screwed up by doing that with the HoneyBee and Belt-CP.... Limited size batteries can be used. I'm 95% sure I will be getting an EXI next week... |
Jan 13, 2012, 12:15 AM | |
Mt helena western australia
Joined May 2009
2,013 Posts
OOOOHHH GOD!!! you didnt start one of these threads!!!! theres thousands of these threads full of arguing fan boys protecting there $410 wasted by going on about how they think the quality of the align helis is so much better (yeh right) when they are just pissed off they didnt buy the same product for $150 RTF!!!
Jan 13, 2012, 12:22 AM | ||
Joined Dec 2008
238 Posts
Starting an E-war was not my intension |
Thread Tools | |
Similar Threads | |||||
Category | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Discussion | Copterx 450 Pro v3 Align 450 Pro v3 tail issue - any help? | PHMX | Mini Helis | 30 | Nov 17, 2011 06:29 PM |
Sold | Align TRex 450 Pro BNF with extra new HS-65MG cyclic servo $450 | HeliPown | Aircraft - Electric - Helis (FS/W) | 8 | Oct 30, 2011 11:01 PM |
Sold | Trex 450 Pro W/ Align FBL Kit and Extras RxR - $450 | cbcalhoun | Aircraft - Electric - Helis (FS/W) | 4 | Jul 27, 2011 10:43 PM |
Discussion | EXI 450/Align 450 Pro Vertical Stab Vibrations | RGSPro | Mini Helis | 3 | Mar 31, 2011 12:35 PM |
Sold | Align 450 Pro Airframe + Extras and Optional Align Case | Wynn1427 | Aircraft - Electric - Helis (FS/W) | 7 | Jan 30, 2011 09:32 PM |


text:
(191 ratings)
March 16, 2008
Anonymous User
This video is part of the following collections:
- Like
- Thanks for voting!
- Download
- Collection
« Previous
Page 1 of 5
Next »
J May 10, 2012
I want some one to do it for me!
mr hot ice May 5, 2012
you can put your tongue up my ass if you want and you can lick my balls too
erro February 3, 2012
best place to cum, in your hand so you can lick it up. I think I'll promise myself to do that tonight and taste a little piss. If only I could put my tongue up an ass that would taste good.
misterbigcock January 31, 2012
i wanna fuck that guy too colin i wanna fuck you too if you want and fill your ass with my cum
colin February 15, 2011
ohhh man let me do that for you!!
« Previous
Page 1 of 1
Next »
Loading Comments