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Sonic Adventure Review
I was always a SEGA kid. Sure, A Link to the Past is at the top of my all-time list, and I felt a guilty thrill cheating on my Genesis as I played through Super Metroid, but my fondest 16 bit memories were of games like Sub-Terrania…and Sonic the Hedgehog. I remember counting the minutes 'til junior high school was out so I could rush home and play through Sonic 2. I'll even still get involved in semi-heated Genesis vs. SNES arguments with friends for fun from time to time. I bought a Dreamcast on launch day, driving all over San Diego to find first a system, then a game, then yet another store still to buy a VMU. I bought Sonic Adventure a few days later, and I convinced myself that it was flawed but great.
I was wrong. Sonic Adventure for XBLA and PSN has successfully driven a stake through the heart of my combined nostalgia/Dreamcast launch blinders/residual SEGA fanboyism. Everything from the original release is in there, from fishing mini-games to Chao raising to awful voice acting, like an evidence folder in a trial against what you thought was ostensibly the Dreamcast's flagship launch title.
The gameplay shifts between 3rd person, behind the hedgehog running, which doesn't control very well, and 2D side-scrolling sections here and there which control marginally better (since you're pretty much just holding forward and hitting the jump button). Enemies and bosses are dispatched by rolling through them, bouncing off them, or boosting through them, but Sonic has always been more about lightning fast platforming than kicking enemies' collective asses. When Sonic Adventure released, the graphics were amazing, and the sense of speed was unmatched.
The game was so fast, in fact, that you probably didn't even realize how broken it actually is. Sonic Adventure is so fundamentally flawed that it borders on unplayable – the sections that move the fastest, that work most, that are even slightly interesting, require the least input from the player. In fact, in many of these sections, input from the player will result in death or catastrophe, and there's really no way to know which until you either fly through not completely sure what happened or die, also not completely sure what happened.
This is, of course, when the camera is working — which is about half of the time. There are not enough expletives in the collected languages of humankind to express how broken the camera in Sonic Adventure is (and I am very familiar with profanity). You might hear people talk about games where the camera seems to get "caught on something," but in Sonic Adventure it's like the camera is hanging onto random objects for dear life. Its negligence becomes more homicidal as the level design leans toward the punitive side near the end of the game, but it's always lurking, waiting for a chance to block your view (often by showing the inside of a character model or game object).
The controls themselves are another failure. Sonic and co. maneuver poorly, even at slow speeds, and there are bizarre collision detection rules in place that will cause you to become caught in bizarre invisible traps that require some frantic thumbstick jerking to break free of. This extends elsewhere throughout the game, as the world itself seems fragile and pitted with holes in its reality. I fell through floors, was catapulted outside of the game world, and generally murdered without warning or explanation by failures in Sonic Adventure's ability to hold itself together repeatedly. And this isn't counting the times the camera literally broke free of the game world itself to exist outside of the engine's geometry.
All of this presumes that you can actually figure out how to get to the next action stage. Sonic Adventure has an overworld – or an Adventure World, rather – that features some mild platforming and pronounced frustration. Characters control even worse in Adventure areas than they do in Action stages, as you'll be walking most of the time, rather than running as fast as possible. Action stages are difficult to find — they're entirely reliant on paying depressingly close attention to Sonic Adventure's painful cutscenes and dialogue for esoteric clues as to your next destination. You'll be just as likely to stumble on the next nonsense "key" to the Adventure area that holds your next Action stage.
If you think that paragraph is confusing, Sonic Adventure will make you feel like you're stuck in Groundhog Day by comparison.
The bulk of your time will be spent playing through Sonic's campaign. But as you play, you'll meet various, er, pals from Sonic's menagerie, including Amy, Tails, and Knuckles, which you can then guide through their own little journeys through the horrors of broken 3D platforming. Each character has their own wrinkle or drastic departure from the game's primary mechanics — Tails hovers, E102 shoots, Amy…wields a giant hammer, Big the Cat fishes, and Knuckles glides and punches. Unfortunately, all of these new mechanics are even less functional than the broken platforming of the main adventure.
While it's difficult to comment on whether the game feels more broken in downloadable arcade form than it did for its US release on the Dreamcast, there is an unmistakeably rushed and shoddy air to the presentation of the port. It's as barebones as can be, with hideous menus, no widescreen support, and an options menu that forgets your camera settings once you exit the game. Performance is good, at least, as I can't remember any point where the game dropped below 60FPS.
Sonic Adventure, in hindsight, feels like a game thrown together in a panic, held together by spectacle and the fervent wishes of SEGA fans for a proper return to form for Sonic and SEGA. Unfortunately, spectacle has a short half life, and Sonic Adventure's basic design and gameplay fall apart under scrutiny. Playing Sonic Adventure for the first time in 11 years, after returning to the franchise a few times over the last decade, I've realized that the great tragedy about Sonic games isn't that they've gotten worse over two console generations — they just haven't gotten appreciably better.
Closing Comments
While the upcoming Sonic Colors has a great deal of promise and Sonic 4 – Episode 1 is being developed as a return to the conventions of Sonic 2 from the Genesis era, Sonic Adventure is, in hindsight, the culmination of everything that made Sonic an also-ran to Nintendo's flagship mascot — all (poorly aged) flash, and very little substance. Even as a curiosity, I would advise you give Sonic Adventure a wide berth.


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Through two games, the Nationals' vaunted pitching staff has been exactly as advertised -- if not better.
After blanking the Marlins in the first two games, the Nationals on Thursday will turn to Jordan Zimmermann for the series finale as they look to join the 1963 Cardinals as the only teams in Major League history to record three consecutive shutouts to start a season. The Marlins, meanwhile, are hoping to avoid becoming the first team ever to be shut out three straight times to start a season.
As it is, the Nats are just the 13th team all-time -- and first since the 2002 D-backs -- to start with back-to-back shutouts. Zimmermann hopes to continue that trend as Washington goes for the season-opening sweep against left-hander Wade LeBlanc and Miami at 4:05 p.m. ET at Nationals Park.
Though often overshadowed by Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez, Zimmermann has been as good as almost any pitcher not just on Washington's staff, but in the entire National League over the past two seasons. His 20-19 record during that span is slightly misleading, considering he had a combined 3.05 ERA in 58 starts while posting a 3.74 strikeout-to-walk ratio the last two seasons.
At 26 years old entering this season, the mild-mannered Zimmermann posted career bests last year in wins (12), ERA (2.94), starts (32), innings (195 2/3) and strikeouts (153).
"He looks like he's easygoing, but there's fire in there," Nationals manager Davey Johnson said. "It comes out once in a while. He doesn't say a whole lot, but when he does, he's right on track. But he's come a long way, too. As a pitcher, the experience comes with learning how the hitters you're up against react to your stuff, and you get a comfort in that, with your pitch selection and your location."
Speaking of comfort, LeBlanc is hoping to quickly settle into his newfound full-time starting role. He made nine starts and 16 relief appearances in his first season with the Marlins, in 2012, after spending the previous four years in the Padres organization, bouncing between the bullpen and the rotation and even the Minor Leagues.
"It's been such a long road to get to this point that it doesn't matter when I'm throwing," said LeBlanc, who went 1-4 with a 4.18 ERA in his nine starts last year. "As long as they think I'm one of the 12 best [pitchers] they have, it doesn't matter where they put me. It feels pretty good."
It'll likely feel even better if his teammates can find a way to break through with some run support and end the shutout streak.
Marlins: Kotchman out with hamstring injury
First baseman Casey Kotchman won't be in the lineup on Thursday after leaving Wednesday's game with a strained left hamstring. The exact extent of the injury is unclear, though a stint on the disabled list is possible.
Kotchman, who was replaced by Greg Dobbs, sustained the injury while attempting to beat out a 1-6-3 double play in the fifth inning. As he reached first base, he stumbled over the bag and immediately reached for the hamstring while falling to the ground.
Dobbs, the likely fill-in candidate during Kotchman's absence, flied out in his lone at-bat.
Nationals: Ramos, Suzuki to continue alternating behind plate
Wilson Ramos figures to be behind the plate for the series finale, though it's not simply because the Nats are playing a day game after Kurt Suzuki caught Wednesday's night game.
Alternating starts between the two catchers is something Johnson plans to continue doing for the time being.
"I've kind of mapped it out to them and told them they're going to just alternate early on," Johnson said. "That's a tribute, because I like them both. They're both great catchers, they both handle the staff very well, both bring a lot to the table. And especially with [Ramos], he's had a great spring coming back from injury. This also gives him a little more time to regroup between starts."
Ramos, who sustained a season-ending knee injury last May, hit .267 with 15 home runs as the everyday catcher in 2011. As for Suzuki, he hit .267 with five homers in 43 games last season after being acquired from the Athletics in an Aug. 3 trade.
Worth noting
• With his 2-for-4 performance on Wednesday night, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper extended his hitting streak to a career-high 11 games, dating back to last season.
• Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton is just 3-for-13 lifetime against Zimmermann, though each of the three hits is a home run. That's tied for the most he has hit off a single pitcher, the other being Livan Hernandez.
Paul Casella is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @paul_casella. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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A resting location found at climbing gyms, CO-OP's, and Disc Golf Courses where individuals congregate to talk about why their four year degree in Modern European Philosophy from an accredited university hasn't contributed to them finding a job outside of the Fast Food Industry. Spots for Restin' can often be identified by the excessive amounts of Hippie Drippings.
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After a difficult day on Friday in the Dakar 2013, Red Bull KTM Factory Rider and titleholder Cyril Despres managed to claw back some time in Stage Eight on Saturday, the last day before the one rest day in this mammoth 8000 km trek through a good slice of South America.
Cyril Despres and his factory teammates had worked in the riders' bivouac for much of the night to change engines on his machine after he suffered mechanical issues the previous day. Stages seven and eight were designated 'marathon' stages in which competitors were allowed no outside assistance from their support team. So it was up to his fellow factory riders to help Despres make the switch. In a show of typical KTM team solidarity they all worked to change over the engine of Despres' bike with the KTM-supported bike of Polish rider Marek Dabrowski. KTM is indebted to Marek's team for allowing the changeover.
Despres went out on Saturday hoping to gain some time and managed to avoid navigational mistakes to finish 9:26 minutes down on new overall leader David Casteu of France. But he will be handed a 15-minute penalty for the engine change and this will drop him down to sixth place overall ahead of the second week of racing. His position going into the second half of the rally could also be influenced if other riders choose to strategically change their engines on the rest day Sunday.
The French rider also seemed to have a lucky break when many of the leader riders got lost in the final section of Saturday's timed special and finished well down the order on the official time sheets. On Saturday riders also had a much shorter challenge than the planned 491 km of timed special when organizers announced at the beginning of the day that only the second half would be contested due to heavy overnight rain in the region. The second half of the timed special was new to all riders because it broke new ground not previously covered in earlier editions.
Team boss Alex Doringer said on Saturday night after clearly what was an eventful day on the stage that the race was still wide open. "Saturday showed us that nothing has been decided yet," he said.
Sunday is the official rest day however teams will be very busy preparing the bikes for the second half of the rally.
Results Dakar 2013 – Stage Eight
Calama to Tucuman (first half stage canceled because of heavy rain)
1. Joan Barreda (E), Husqvarna, 2:07:26 hours
2. Johnny Campbell (USA), Honda, 2:14:30
3. Ivan Jakes (SK), KTM, 2:15:23
4. Bianchi Prata (P), Husqvarna, 2:18:36
5. Vincent Guindani (I), Yamaha, 2:20.33
6. David Casteu (F), Yamaha, 2:21:39
7. Felipe Prohens (RCH), Honda, 2:22:01
8. Robert Van Pelt (NL), Honda, 2:22:34
9. Lyndon Poskitt (GB), KTM, 2:23:14
10. Helder Rodrigues (P), Honda, 2:23:23
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11. Cyril Despres (F), KTM, 2:23:35
33. Ruben Faria (P), KTM, 2:29:50
34. Ben Grabham, (AUS), KTM, 2:30:25
38. Riaan Van Niekerk (RSA), KTM, 2:31:41
50. Chaleco Lopez (RCH), KTM, 2:34:10
57. Kurt Caselli (USA), KTM, 2:36:36
58. Stefan Svitko (SK), KTM, 2:37:15
60. Jacek Czachor (PL), KTM, 2:37:59
61. Jakub Przgonski (PL), KTM, 2:39:05
71. Joan Pedrero (E), KTM, 2:42:20
77. Darryl Curtis (RSA), KTM, 2:44:20
87. Henk Knuiman (NL), KTM, 2:47:46
89. Pal Anders Ullevalseter (N), KTM, 2:48:04
99. Marek Dabrowski (PL), KTM, 2:54:45
Overall Standings Dakar 2013 after 8 of 14 stages
1. Casteu 19:56:33 hours
2. Despres, 20:05.59 (provisional, will drop to 6th after 15 minutes penalty for engine change)
3. Faria, 20:07:49
4. Lopez, 20:08:33
5. Oliver Pain (F), Yamaha, 20:12:43
6. Jakes, 20:22:55
7. Jeremías Israel Esquerre (RCH), Honda, 20:23:40
8. Przygonski, 20:28:05
9. Svitko, 20:30:23
10. Javier Pizzolito (RA), Honda, 20:31:28
Other KTM
11. Caselli, 20:23:39
15. Van Niekerk, 20:39:46
17. Pedrero, 20:45.51
19. Curtis, 21:06.09
20. Ullevalseter, 21:09:20
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Forget using custom modelines with fglrx. It does not work since years, so best get rid of old crts when you intend to use fglrx.
So my choice has come to these two.
Even though 6950 is a card from different category, still it outperforms gtx 570 in some games on windows http://ixbtlabs.com/articles3/i3dspe...-video-p2.html Furthermore 6950's bios can be reflashed to the one of 6970 unlocking additional shaders and setting clocks higher so it will perform exactly the same as 6970 which is in the same price range as gtx 570 and considered as its closest amd alternative. That would allow me to save plenty of money.
Unfortunately i didn't find linux benchmark for gtx 570, so I can't really compare linux performance.
Also i never ever owned an amd/ati card in the past. But heard some horror stories from people with top ati cards having fps problems in old opengl games on linux and windows before O.o
I wonder if 6950(6970) performs as well compared to gtx 570 in opengl games on linux as it performs in directx games on windows. Also if i can get custom resolutions/refresh modes that are not officially supported by monitor to work with amd card and if there's any alternative to nvidia's vdpau. Using open source drivers is not high on my priority list.
Thanks in advance.
Forget using custom modelines with fglrx. It does not work since years, so best get rid of old crts when you intend to use fglrx.
Well, i'm actually using modern 120hz lcd, but unfortunately all officially supported resolutions apart from native are different aspect ratio than the screen and support only lower refresh rates.
So e.g. if i would run Quake Live at 1024x576 instead of 1920x1080 black border that takes 1/3 of the screen appears at the top and refresh rate reduces to 60hz. However after altering xorg.conf i can get this custom resolution to work properly and enforce 120hz at any resolution. That's with proprietary nvidia driver.
Looks like amd is not an option for me then.
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Quake Live uses a 10y+ old engine, why can't you run it fullscreen??? I would NEVER use a different res on a tft than native.
Even my old gfx card can handle it just fine, but i'm used to low res and it feels easier on eyes, furthermore my mouse got only 400dpi and that's not enough for high screen resolution.
http://www.esreality.com/?a=longpost&id=1265679&page=2 (at the bottom of the page).
Basically you can change the mouse speed or get a faster mouse, thats only a few bucks. You want to buy a very expensive gfx card but you can not afford a new mouse? Very strange - also you always get interpolation with a lower than native res, thats the 2nd thing thats stupid. Maybe better buy a console
It's not a question of price, it's a matter of preference. If you find a gaming mouse that suits you best then you are not looking to buy another and start to get used to different shape and sensor that you don't like.
I got Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0. What are the closest alternatives, shape-wise? Razer Deathadder Black Edition and Zowie EC1/EC2. Shape of the first one is slightly different and some people who owned DA after IME3.0 complained about it.
Zowie got slippery sides and sensor with prediction(correction). So there's really no alternative for me.
And gaming-wise, cheap mouse that suits you is more important than expensive graphics card as long as you can get stable 125 fps in Quake Live. And I can get that even with my old gfx card, but obviously i need new gfx for other things.
Did you check the link i gave. You'd need to lower your mouse sensitivity to get low dpi mouse suitable for high resolution. It's not about mouse speed but about not skipping pixels. And obviously getting used to uber low sens after mid sens is no pleasure.
Also, if you really want to look at the prices, HD 6950 would cost almost as much as GTX 570 if you add cost of Razer DA or Zowie EC1/EC2. Or at least difference in price wouldn't be something to worry about, as long as GTX 570 is better in most cases and not tied with risk.


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Can I just say that I TOTALLY feel you on this weather right now? I am a fan of the cold weather... but it's basically impossible for me to do anything outdoors right now because it's so darn chilly! So I completely don't blame you for cursing the weather. I may or may not have done the same thing while walking the dog this afternoon.
ReplyDelete- LadiesinnavyJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:59 PM
cute! loving your sweater and boots! we've been having similarly hateful weather here
kw, http://www.ladiesinnavy.com - Stephanie LamJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM
Love the peek-a-boo socks!! So cutee!!
-firstname.lastname@example.com - Heather CarsonJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:05 PM
i hear ya on thet c-c-cold weather, i live in boston!
{and all my winter shoots are indoors!}
but, today it was suprisingly WARM, like 65-70!!
LOVE the polka socks, so cute!!
xo - heather
This Life Is Yours Blog - Jess {The In-Between}January 14, 2013 at 2:05 PM
Love polka dot socks with skinnies and booties.
Gap has a ton of their sweaters on mega clearance lately too. - GlamourGirl_bgJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:12 PM
the best thing in this look - cute socks!
http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/ - gracebycJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM
So glad you posted this! I live in Boston and it's freezing for a majority of the year. Happy to see your winterized outfit post {although I do feel bad for you as I also tend to swear at the cold weather}.
http://gracebyc.blogspot.com/ Great outfit! I can totally understand about the cold if has been freezing up here in Washington state. I also love those glasses
Almost Endearing- Anca Madalina BaboiJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM
Hi, Kendi!
Honestly, I don't how long I can handle winters in Romania :)! It's freezing and snowing all the time, and with the holidays being over, it's just not that fun anymore!
You look great with those glases! Cute outfit!
http://dresssidestory.blogspot.ro/ - KrosefriedmanJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM
LOVE the socks peeping through. Perfect fun touch
xxhttp://www.sequinsstudsnroses.com - Jane LeeJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:53 PM
I can't believe you found that J. Crew sweater not only on sale, but in store! P.S. I love that you include your 6th grade photo in your about me.Janehttp://cropandprim.blogspot.com/
ReplyDelete - Anna D KartJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:59 PM
You look like you are ready skiing ;-) I haven't been to Texas winter but I'm sure it's not NY winter... THAT'S cold! So I say pack up those nice warm sweaters and ship them over, you can get by with layering lol ;-)
happymedley.blogspot.com - Alissa FutheyJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM
It was so cold this morning in Kansas! I think the high was like 7 when I started my car. It's so hard to look cute in winter and take photos without a coat that completely ruins the whole look!
www.theadoredlife.com - triskelosJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM
The socks are absolutely adorable!) I love them so much!
http://tri-skelos.blogspot.com/ - Brandy SaldanaJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Lol. I could just imagine you cursing and slipping into your car. It is especially cold in the bay area today too!. Not looking forward to taking a photo out in the cold, but if you can do it Kendi so can I!
whattowearwithpandy.blogspot.com - CortnebonillaJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:31 PM
So cold today! It was a crazy sleepy day for me . The cloudy skies just wouldnt wake me up. Anyway, lovely cozy outfit. I love those shoes. I need to invest in some brown wedges.
ijustlikestuff.blogspot - Cait ValJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM
LOVE the little accents- the polka dot socks & glasses! adorable!
xo. c & v
cake & valley - JenniferJanuary 14, 2013 at 3:51 PM
We are having a total cold spell too!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com Super cute sweater and I adore those boots.
Method Clothe- Cat MunzingJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:34 PM
those polkadot socks are the perfect detail!
catgotdressed.blogspot.com - Chelsea MacJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:19 PM
I love this sweater! Great styling and stay warm!
Haute Child in the City - Ashley TaylorJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Love the Steve Madden wedges and the color combo with the socks and pants!
xo Ashleyluckylittlebird.blogspot.com - Sheree HJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Love the sweater! I wouldn't normally think to pair gray and brown together in an outfit, but I love how you pull it off!
Shereethehartungs.blogspot.ca - JenloveskevJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:02 PM
*Swoon I will fit into cute and warm clothes like this again soon i tell myself hoping this baby weight drops off quick ;) xoxo Looking lovely my friend.
ReplyDelete - Jess_DynarskiJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:14 PM
I love this look. That sweater is so cute, I'm sure it'd keep me warm enough her in Buffalo. Your pants are really make the whole outfit stand out. I think I've said this before but I love your shoes. Like really love them.
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com So very jealous of that sweater, saw it in the stores but not in my size :( definitely fit for a ski lodge j crew princess!
Time Stand Still#1 I have those socks. They're awesome and I love how you're letting them peek out. #2 I would really like to know how "cold" it was in Texas today. Because I took outfit photos this morning and it was 18 degrees. Can you beat that??
Sarah's Real Life (Bead for Life giveaway in progress…)- HeykimmykJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:58 PM
I love your street photos but have you considered changing it up and doing some indoor shots of your outfits... especially on the chilly days? That way you can wear a sun dress and no one would be the wiser;)
ReplyDelete - Laura WhitmanJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:05 PM
What an adorable outfit! I love your glasses, they look so fantastic!
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/ - PurelypeanutJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:58 PM
Haha I hear ya ! It has been beyond freezing/low temps in the San Francisco Bay Area , making pictures uncomfortable when the wind blows! But like you said and as my mother always tells me.. Pain is beauty! For the sake of fashion ;)
www.purelypeanut.com - chioma anosikeJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:29 PM
what an amazingly cozy looking sweater, love your boots too!
C's Evolution of Style - photosbyjaanaJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:57 PM
the socks are so cute. i kick myself on a regular basis (not easy to do) when i think about how i threw away all my cool, funky socks to be more of a grown-up. wish i had them all back!
http://www.thismomsgonnasnap.com - TheresaJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:33 PM
I love the burgundy polka dot socks peeking out!
http://bomamma.blogspot.com Great ensemble for a cold weather!
eypolapol.tumblr.com- Sarah4asucrJanuary 15, 2013 at 3:05 AM
The socks rock!
<3 Sarah - Oluwaseun SodunkeJanuary 15, 2013 at 3:38 AM
It's been very cold here in Minnesota!
Nice color combination! :) Really like the grey top with the red pants :)
AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au- Alyssa LoringJanuary 15, 2013 at 5:28 AM
Love the socks peeking out from your pants/wedges- so cute! And living in Boston, I can totally relate to curse words in the cold :)
Alyssa @ www.ruffleandcurl.com - MyLifeWhileShoppingJanuary 15, 2013 at 5:59 AM
You look adorable, as usual! Love how you mixed the neutral grays and tans with the red pants. Really want the shoes you have on! I'm trying to add more tans. I've always been a black person. Love your blog!
ReplyDelete - CareertoCoutureJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:02 AM
Haha love the commentary today, Kendi. I think everyone has been doing their own cursing of the weather lately!! What a great warm weather look. :)
CareertoCouture.blogspot.com - Stephanie GuilerJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:12 AM
that sweater looks great paired with those red pants! xo
http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/ I guess it's finally winter in Texas :)? I sympathize here in Boston though—it's been ages since I've taken photos outside!
-Erin-OneTwoSummer- Star Lee WhiteJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Love your polka dot socks peaking through! Cute cute cute!
www.beautyandbows.com - MelissaJanuary 15, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Love the bright pants with the cozy sweater, and your cute socks! I definitely agree with you regarding winter - although I feel like if you can still venture outside without a jacket, you're not experiencing REAL winter (i.e. Toronto winter).
www.prettyinpolkadot.blogspot.com I completely understand about cursing the weather. I usually take my outfit pictures in the morning as well but these past couple of days in Chicago have been miserable. Trying to smile and look like you love what you're wearing is so hard in 18 degree weather with no coat on. Oh the things we do for our blogs, haha!
www.kinksarethenewpink.com- Megan JudgeJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:18 AM
When I saw this outfit I thought "she looks like she belongs in a ski lodge with a cup of hot cocoa by the fire" and then you said it yourself!!! It must truly be a ski lodge sort of sweater :)
ReplyDelete - EllieMaddieJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:40 AM
What a cozy sweater! That outfit looks warm and super stylish.
www.intherainblog.com - Sam {Stella + Charlie}January 15, 2013 at 2:01 PM
I know i say this almost every time but THIS really is my favorite outfit yet.
Charliestella.blogspot.com - NieszkaJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:03 PM
I like how you mixed the red pants with grey sweater. nice alternative to white :)
memoriesoftimespast.blogspot.com - julia patricia benitezJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:53 PM
just discovered your blog and could not help but laugh when i saw this post, because i'm wearing the exact same pair of socks from target. i don't like winter weather too, especially since ours is colder than yours, which means people can't really see your outfit. boo :(
ReplyDelete - Cats PjyamasJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:41 PM
This is a beautiful outfit. I especially love your sweater and glasses combo!


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POMONA - Sights, sounds and scents of Asia are permeating the Fairplex in Pomona this weekend during the 32nd Annual Asian American Expo.
With hundreds of vendors, three large food courts and entertainment ranging from Korean pop music to Japanese Taiko drummers, the event offers guests a tour of the Asian continent right here in Southern California.
More than 100,000 people attend the Asian American Expo each year, organizers said.
"I've already eaten twice," said Romulo Moreno of Hacienda Heights as he took a breather and waited for his wife, Monica Shaio, and daughter 10-year-old Vivian Moreno, to return from shopping at the vendors' booths.
He kept watch over several bags of bargains his wife and daughter had already found.
"Somebody has to stay back and hold them," he said.
Romulo Moreno said his family enjoyed the unique items and good prices available at the expo.
As far as the food, he said Saturday he tried lobster balls, egg rolls, beef noodles milk tea and iced coffee.
Romulo and his wife said they've been attending the expo for the past five years.
Four buildings inside the Fairplex were packed with vendors and exhibits, ranging from health care products to cookware.
Seven stages were set up throughout the exposition, providing a nonstop parade of entertainment. Some performers were professionals, while others were local youths.
Chris Ordonez of Pomona and his wife, Sandra Ordonez, said they've been coming to the Asian American Expo together for the past three years.
"But I've been coming since I was a kid," Sandra Ordonez said.
The attraction, she said, is the free samples, vendors and entertainment.
But additionally, "It's because of the culture," Sandra Ordonez said. I just want to keep going and support the Asian culture."
She recommended the Takoyaki sold at one of the food court vendors. The dish is a fried dough ball containing octopus, among other ingredients.
"It's sweet and salty," she said.
On one stage, young members of Advance Martial Arts in Rowland Heights demonstrated their skills in the martial arts form Wushu. Some performed techniques empty-handed, while others showed their speed and prowess with traditional weapons such as swords and staffs.
"This is exciting," Jovita Phan of Temple City said, as he watched the young martial artists with his sister, Novita Phan.
The Asian American Expo "is all about celebrating, building dialogue between the booming Asian and U.S. markets," organizers said in a written statement.
It comes ahead of the Lunar New Year Feb. 10, celebrated by people in many Asian countries.


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Rockies looking to heat up offense in Arizona
Corbin on a roll for D-backs entering four-game series finale
At times, the Rockies' offense has seemed like an endless tap.
Through the first 15 games of the season, the Rockies scored 96 runs, averaging 6.4 runs per game. Over their past nine games, they've scored just 32 runs, averaging 3.6 runs per game.
They'll look to get that offense back on track as they wrap up a four-game series with the D-backs on Sunday.
Carlos Gonzalez, who had a .400 average on April 18, has since gone 4-for-34 (.118) with 10 strikeouts and three walks.
"I know I swung at bad pitches," he said after going 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in Friday's 6-3 loss to the D-backs. "And they're going to keep throwing them until I take them. I'd still expand the zone at 3-2. I'm just getting myself out. They're not getting me out."
The Rockies' offense also struggled during Saturday's 3-2 loss in 10 innings.
On Sunday, they'll be up against one of the hottest starters in the National League. Patrick Corbin, who has yet to allow more than two runs in any of his four starts this season, takes the hill with 20 strikeouts to seven walks in 26 1/3 innings this season. He has a 1.71 ERA and opponents are hitting .202 against him.
Corbin (2-0) might have deserved a win his last time out, when he held the Giants to two runs in 7 1/3 innings, but the D-backs couldn't get the offense going.
"He was money," catcher Miguel Montero said. "He threw really good."
Jon Garland will be on the hill for the Rockies.
The 33-year-old right-hander, in his first season with Colorado, has posted three quality starts in four tries. He's coming off his worst start, when he allowed six runs on 10 hits, including three homers, to the Braves.
Garland has a 4.60 ERA in eight career starts against Arizona.
Rockies: Rosario stays hot
Catcher Wilin Rosario had another big night Saturday, going 3-for-4 at the plate with his sixth home run of the season. He's hitting .333 in 20 games this season, and manager Walt Weiss believes a high batting average is sustainable for the 24-year-old, who hit .270 with 28 homers a year ago.
"He's a kid that's really talented and you can see him in front of your own eyes making adjustments," Weiss said. "This kid is going to hit for a high average. I don't think he's going to hit .240 during his career with some power. He's going to be a good hitter that hits for power."
D-backs: Gregorius better after pitch to head
The D-backs lost shortstop Didi Gregorius for at least a couple of games after he was drilled on the head with a 93-mph fastball.
Gregorius underwent a precautionary CT scan and the results came back normal, but he still could land on the seven-day concussion disabled list. The D-backs will make a decision either Sunday or Monday.
"We'll see how he's doing as the day progresses," manager Kirk Gibson said. "There is just a protocol you follow in these situations and we will certainly err on the side of caution."
Gibson has been impressed with the way his team has handled adversity in the early goings.
"I think overall, the sum of what we've done is pretty good given the circumstances," Gibson said of his 14-10 squad. "They've embraced the situation with some guys getting hurt. The guys who have come in and filled in have done what we've asked. That's a good sign. We'll always be versatile with this team, that's a good thing to have."
Worth noting
• Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin (back strain) will throw either in an extended spring game or Minor League game on Tuesday and could return for a home game against the Rays on May 5.
• Injured D-backs outfielder Jason Kubel (strained left quad) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Monday and could return to the big league club Wednesday.
• The D-backs' Martin Prado batted leadoff for the first time in his career Saturday night and went 0-for-5. He's in the middle of an 8-for-60 slump.
Jason Mastrodonato is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @jmastrodonato. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Democracy in Retreat
A thought-provoking study of democratization proposing that the spate of retreating democracies, one after another over the past two decades, is not just a series of exceptions.
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Southeast Asia, China; Asian regionalism; public diplomacy; democratization in the developing world.
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Joshua Kurlantzick is a senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Mr. Kurlantzick was most recently a scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he studied Southeast Asian politics and economics and China's relations with Southeast Asia, including Chinese investment, aid, and diplomacy. Previously, he was a fellow at the University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy and a fellow at the Pacific Council on International Policy.
Mr. Kurlantzick has also served as a columnist for Time, a special correspondent for the New Republic, a senior correspondent for the American Prospect, and a contributing writer for Mother Jones. He also serves on the editorial board of Current History.
He is the winner of the Luce Scholarship for journalism in Asia and was selected as a finalist for the Osborn Elliot prize for journalism in Asia. His first book, Charm Offensive: How China's Soft Power Is Transforming the World, was nominated for CFR's 2008 Arthur Ross Book Award. He is the author of the recently published book Democracy in Retreat.
Mr. Kurlantzick received his BA in political science from Haverford College.
Since early in President Obama's first term, the United States has pursued a policy of rebuilding ties with Southeast Asia, part of a broader strategy toward Asia called the "pivot," or rebalance. This strategy includes shifting economic, diplomatic, and military resources to the region. In large part, the Obama administration has focused on building relations with countries in mainland Southeast Asia once shunned because of their autocratic governments and reviving close links to Thailand and Malaysia.
Yet as the United States has re-engaged with the region, Southeast Asia has regressed politically. An increasingly authoritarian and unstable Southeast Asia could prove a poor partner. Although there are numerous reasons for Southeast Asia's political regression, aspects of the pivot may be contributing to the region's backsliding. My work on the pivot�articles, roundtable meetings, blog posts, and working papers�aim to help the United States rethink aspects of the pivot in Southeast Asia. This reevaluation of policy will help the United States to fulfill the core promise of the pivot�to reorient American attention to the Pacific�while better aligning Asia policy with democratic values and also maximizing the strategic benefits of America's involvement in Southeast Asia.
This project is made possible through the support of the Open Society Foundations and the United States Institute of Peace.
Over the past four years, Myanmar (Burma) has undergone rapid political and economic reform. Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest, and the country has liberalized the media, political expression, and parts of the economy. The National League for Democracy could well win a majority of seats in the 2015 parliamentary elections. Many multinational companies view Myanmar as a gigantic opportunity.
Yet since early 2013, Myanmar's reform process appears to have stalled. After initially loosening media restrictions, the government has tightened them. President Thein Sein, who had been hailed as a liberalizer in his first three years, has shifted course and begun to consolidate power to himself. Meanwhile, hopes that Myanmar's military would reduce its role in politics have proven unfounded. Members of the military also allegedly are involved in the Buddhist paramilitary groups that have sprung up and attacked Muslims, leading to severe conflict in western Rakhine State.
In the run-up to critical 2015 national elections, the Project on Political and Economic Reform in Myanmar�which includes roundtables, in-country research, articles, and blog posts�examines the challenges Myanmar faces in building a federal democratic state. The project also examines the role of external actors in helping Myanmar craft a federal democracy.
This project is made possible through the support of the Open Society Foundations.
Over the past decade, state capitalism�a high degree of state intervention in or control of an economy�has been growing throughout the developing world. Contrary to popular wisdom among many policymakers and writers, however, the phenomenon is not confined to authoritarian states. Democracies like South Africa, Brazil, Turkey, India, Singapore, and Malaysia increasingly have adopted state interventionist strategies to support industries and individual companies their governments consider most important to development.
This growth in state capitalism could have enormous repercussions for global markets, international institutions, global security, and democracy throughout the developing world. My work on state capitalism, which will culminate in a book, examines its rise and analyzes why so many developing democracies over the past decade have pursued it. I also analyze the implications of modern state capitalism for the world economy, international security, and democratic development throughout Asia, Latin America, and other developing regions of the world.
A thought-provoking study of democratization proposing that the spate of retreating democracies, one after another over the past two decades, is not just a series of exceptions.
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With concise historical analysis and forward-looking prescriptions, Pathways to Freedom offers an authoritative and accessible look at what countries must do to build durable and prosperous democracies—and what the United States and others can do to help.
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Political infighting in Malaysia, with former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad demanding Prime Minister Najib Razak resign amid a corruption scandal, is the latest sign of the country�s democratic reversal. But, Joshua Kurlantzick writes, Malaysia�s slide is part of a trend across Southeast Asia, where democratization has stalled.
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During a seemingly successful trip to Asia in November, Barack Obama announced several breakthroughs. Among them was a promise that the United States and Asian nations would proceed toward the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, a free-trade deal that, if enacted, would create a free trade area with a total gross domestic product of more than $27 trillion.
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In this excerpt from his CFR Working Paper The Pivot in Southeast Asia: Balancing Interests and Values, Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes the Obama administration's Southeast Asia policy, and assesses how it has gone wrong.
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Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes a potential future showdown between China and the United States over disputed Asian waters.
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Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes the effects of the Obama administration's pivot on Southeast Asia and its relation to the region's democratic regression. Kurlantzick recommends that the�United States prioritize the countries of peninsular Southeast Asia and restore the emphasis on democracy and human rights in the region.
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In the past year, Southeast Asia has suffered an unprecedented number of air travel-related tragedies. Josh Kurlantzick posits that the weak safety regulations of new low-cost carriers, air traffic controllers, and airspace in that part of the world, may lend insight into why several such tragedies have occurred in such close proximity to one another.�
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Joshua Kurlantzick reviews the impact of the Senate Intelligence Committee�s report regarding their investigation into CIA interrogation practices on countries around the world, including: Thailand, Afghanistan, Lithuania, and Poland.
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Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes how Southeast Asian democracy has regressed in the past decade.
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Joshua Kurlantzick examines the reality behind the president's Asia trip
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Joshua Kurlantzick analyzes why the Obama administration's Myanmar policy has not delivered the results expected.
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Over the past year leadership changes in many of the world's biggest emerging markets, such as China, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, have created hopes of dramatic economic liberalization among citizens of those countries and foreign investors.
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Joshua Kurlantzick offers a reivew of Elizabeth Pisani's book, Indonesia Etc.: Exploring the Improbable Nation.
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Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the relationship and meaning of the Thai Junta's relationship with China.
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Joshua Kurlantzick discusses China's burgeoning power and nationalism, and its effects on defense spending and tensions among other Southeast Asian countires.
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Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia Joshua Kurlantzick details the region's startling democratic regression, assesses the reasons behind this recent stagnation, examines the role of the United States, and offers recommendations for policy options to help support the foundations of democracy in Southeast Asia.
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Increasingly frequent clashes between China and its neighbors heighten the risk of escalating tensions and military conflict over territorial claims in the East and South China Seas. Policy experts discuss a range of preventive measures aimed at mitigating miscalculations by sea captains or political leaders that could trigger an armed conflict.
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Mixed messages, refusal to cooperate with Western governments, and domestic political scheming have harmed the Malaysian government's image abroad as it handles the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, writes Joshua Kurlantzick.
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With an international team of investigators still seemingly baffled about what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared over the weekend, relatives of the passengers and diplomats from countries touched by the mishap have vented their frustration with the Malaysian government.
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As protests roiling developing countries have spiraled into government collapse, general instability, and—in the case of Ukraine, at least—possible war, numerous observers have blamed the Obama administration for its seeming passivity.
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Joshua Kurlantzick predicts an increase in bloodshed before the end of the protest movement in Thailand.
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Joshua Kurlantzick is quoted on the Thai government's human rights record and the U.S.-Thailand relationship.
Joshua Kurlantzick is quoted on the state of the U.S.-Thailand alliance.�
Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the lifting of martial law in Thailand, and the implications of Prime Minister�Prayuth Chan-ocha's invocation of Article 44.�
Joshua Kurlantzick is quoted on how Singapore became and continues to be so succesful.�
Joshua Kurlantzick discusses what's happening in Thailand and where the kingdom may be headed.�
Joshua Kurlantzick is quoted in Southeast Asia Globe�on the decentralization of power in Indonesia.�
Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the recent clashes between police and students in Myanmar.�
Joshua Kurlantzick is quoted in the Boston Review�on the idea of "Thai-style democracy."�
The�Sydney Morning Herald discusses Joshua Kurlantzick's article criticizing Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia.
Joshua Kurlantzick is quoted extensively in�Mizzima about why the United States should take a tougher stance on Myanmar.�
Joshua Kurlantzick is interviewed by the�Diplomat�on what to expect in Southeast Asia in 2015. In particular, he comments on Thailand's slow return to democracy and the effect of oil prices on Southeast Asian economies.�
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Logitech MK700 Keyboard Review
Logitech offers a huge selection of keyboards and mice that each cater to a different consumer, but its Wireless Desktop MK700 is meant for the everyday user that just needs a comfortable combo that won't break the bank. We're disappointed that it doesn't use Logitech's newest input device technologies, but that doesn't take away from its other useful features including: ergonomically shaped keys, superlong battery life, and the capability to adjust the sensitivity of the scroll dial. Check out Logitech's $130 Cordless Desktop Wave Pro if money isn't an issue, but the average user on a $100 budget will be perfectly happy with the Wireless Desktop MK700.
Logitech's newest quirky keyboard design is called Incurve. Unlike last year's Cordless Desktop Wave keys, the MK700 keyboard retains the same uniform layout, but the keys dip down in the center of the keyboard and slowly curve up at the end. According to Logitech, this will keep your fingers pain-free longer than a standard keyboard design. In addition, the MK700 keys have a longer travel distance that, according to Logitech, makes them even more comfortable. The keys are nearly silent when pressed and have just the right amount of tactical feedback against our fingers–we actually used the MK700 as our main keyboard and mouse combo for a week and found the cushioned palm rest and soft keys very easy to use even after hours of typing.
The top of the keyboard features a set of media playback controls surrounding a small one-line LCD dashboard that lets you take a quick glance at your remaining battery life, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and Num Lock indicators while you type. We're all for functional LCD screens such as the one on Logitech's G9 gaming keyboard, but this little guy barely serves a purpose–a job that could have been done cheaper with a tiny solid LED.
The keyboard also has several extra shortcut buttons to quickly open up the calculator, mailbox, media player, and so on, and you can customize all those shortcut keys using the Logitech SetPoint software included in the box.
The sculpted mouse you get in the package is very similar to the Logitech Performance Mouse MX, but the sculpted shape is a lot narrower and didn't fit our hand quite as comfortably. You get six buttons across the mouse, including the scroll dial, the left and right clickers, a large application shortcut key on the top left, and two forward and back buttons just above the area for your thumb. Again, all of the main buttons are easily configured with the SetPoint software. Finally, there's a small LED battery indicator on the side that blinks when you're running out of power.
One of Logitech's signature mouse features is called "Hyper-fast" scrolling that lets you toggle between a ratcheted and free-spinning scroll dial. The Performance Mouse MX lets you easily switch between the two by pressing a button under the dial, while the MX700's switch is located underneath the mouse itself. It's a hassle to flip the thing over every time you need to breeze through a long document or Web page. Luckily, Logitech makes up for it with the capability to dial-in incremental fluidity, meaning you can adjust the switch to scroll as fast or as slow as you like. There isn't much to say about its performance–the mouse works fine on most surfaces; however, its $80 price tag for the combo means you don't get Logitech newest Darkfield laser sensor that even works on transparent glass and other surfaces that challenge traditional laser sensors.
The MK700 desktop set's truly impressive feature is its unparalleled battery life. Although we don't have the means to fully test out the claim, according to Logitech, two AA batteries will power the mouse for one year, while the keyboard can eke out up to three years if you can remember to switch the power switch off when you're done.
The MK700 is also missing Logitech's new Unifying technology to link with a computer. Instead, it just comes with a standard-size USB dongle that works with both the keyboard and mouse, but isn't transferable to other devices in Logitech's expansive line of peripherals. It's not a big deal unless you already own other peripherals that have the Unifying dongle.


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The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936This exhibit, curated by the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and co-sponsored in Pittsburgh by the Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, explores the issues surrounding the 1936 Olympic Games, including the Nazis' use of propaganda, the intense boycott debatge, history of the torch run, and the historic performance of Jesse Owens.10/25/2012 - 02/28/2013August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Silk SCREAM Horror FilmSilk Screen features showing of an internationally recognized Asian Horror film: "Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings," directed by Jade Castro, and a surprise indie hit in the Philippines and on the festival circuit. Small-town boy Remington (Mart Escudero) persistently teases everyone that appears to be gay to him. As a consequence, Remington is the target of an unusual curse: when he is grown he too shall be gay.10/25/2012 - 10/26/201210/25 - 7:00 pm10/25 - 7:00 pmLocation: Point Park University: GRW Auditoriumwebsite
Midnight Radio: Pittsburgh Ghost StoriesFor Halloween, Midnight Radio presents an episode about Pittsburgh's rich history of hauntings and ghost stories.10/25/2012 - 11/03/2012Bricolage, 937 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
A Grand Night for SingingBroadway's tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein is truly A Grand Night for Singing. This Tony Award®-nominated Best Musical showcases Richard Rodgers' timeless music and the incomparable lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein. It will take you on a romantic musical journey from young infatuation to the touching and funny complexities of commitment and marriage, the joys of parenthood, and finally, the power of enduring love.10/25/2012 - 01/20/2013CLO Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
GiselleThe PBT Orchestra plays Adolphe Adam's score. The ballet tells the story of a peasant girl named Giselle, who is betrayed by her lover and dies of a broken heart. Giselle rises from the dead for vengeance, but in the end protects her sorrowful lover from the deadly Willis – evil spirits who haunt the forest in the night. 10/26/2012 - 10/28/2012Location: BBenedum Center, 237 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Pittsburgh Philharmonic - Once Upon a DreamBring your little princess dressed in her best princess attire to hear orchestral music for all your favorite princesses including Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, Ravel's Beauty and the Beast, and other fairy-tale classics. Don't miss a visit by Ariel and Pocahontas to sing for you. 10/26/2012Time: 8:00 pm Butler, PAwebsite
Once Upon a DreamThe Pgh. Philharmonic's Storybook Season begins with a narrated concert featuring Ravel's Mother Goose Suite, selections from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, and selections from Disney favorites such as The Little Mermaid and Pocahontas sung by Butler's own Becki Toth. Kids are invited to dress up as their favorite prince or princess. Edward Leonard conducts.10/26/2012 - 10/27/2012Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Fri. at Succop Theater; Sat. at Shaler Elementary Schoolwebsite
5k Run & Fun WalkPersad Center, the regions only counseling center specifically created to serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, will hold its first ever 5k Run & Fun Walk. Proceeds will let Persad continue protecting LGBT youth from bullying, discrimination, and abuse; providing counseling and creating safe & welcoming spaces for LGBT youth and their peers; and, working to bring homeless teens off the streets and of danger.10/26/2012Time: 9:00 amLocation: North Park Boat House, Allison Park, PAwebsite
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Deborah Kass: Before and Happily Ever AfterThis major mid-career retrospective of paintings, photographs and sculpture by New York artist Deborah Kass features approximately 75 works, showcasing Kass' achievements over the course three decades including her recent series, "feel good paintings for feel bad times." Using nostalgia in a new way, these works incorporate lyrics borrowed from The Great American Songbook and some of the greatest hits of post war American painting.10/27/2012 - 01/06/2013Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map


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