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Bond Vecina Proprietary Red Wine 2000
Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
Winemaker's Notes
Vecina, which appeared with the 1999 vintage in the inaugural Bond release, is always powerful, intense and savory. Vecina's other hallmarks are blackberry fruit, with wild forest floor and mineral associated overtones.
Critical Acclaim
The Wine Advocate - "The dense ruby/purple-colored 2000 Vecina offers up aromas of loamy earth, black fruits, chocolate, and toasty wood. I would not call it superficial, but it is no match for its younger sibling. Medium-bodied, with beautiful fruit, excellent purity, and a long, complex finish, it will drink well for 10-13 years."
International Wine Cellar - "Good red-ruby color. Aromas of wild black raspberry, chocolate, graphite and sexy, smoky oak. Tightly wound and perhaps less dense than the '99, but riper than the 2000 Melbury. Flavors of currant, minerals and truffle. Finishes with big, youthfully aggressive tannins and very good length."
Bond Winery
The enduring vision at Bond is to create a portfolio of wines that are diverse in their geographic representation and "grand cru" in quality, all under the umbrella of one philosophy, one facility and one mark. Sourced from select hillside estates, the Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines of Bond vividly demonstrate the range of Napa Valley's finest terroirs. View all Bond Wines
About Napa Valley
It's hard not to think of Napa Valley when thinking of California wines. The region is, after all, the one that brought world recognition to California wine making. The area was settled by a few choice wine families in the 1960's who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish. They were right. The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980's, when vineyard lands were scooped up and vines were planted throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, from large conglomerates to small boutiques to cult classics. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux Blends. Whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Notable FactsWithin the Napa Valley lie smaller sub-AVAs that lend even more character specifics to the wines. Furthest south is Carneros, followed by Yountville, Oakville & Rutherford. Above those two is St.-Helena and finally, just grated an AVA, Calistoga. These areas are situated on the valley floor and are known for creating rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. There are a few mountain regions as well, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs. Those include Howell Mountain, Stags Leap and Mount Veeder. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from more time in the bottle to evolve and soften.
About CaliforniaIt's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. It produces a diverse range of wines that span the quality spectrum.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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Bonnie Raitt shares her wisdom on new 'Slipstream' CD
Bonnie Raitt
Redwing Records
It takes Bonnie Raitt less than a minute into her new album before she belts out these lyrics: "Now you're mystified / Standing with the rest of us / Who used to rule the world." It's a fitting opening to her first studio album in more than six years and a not-so-subtle declaration that before big-voiced singers like Kelly Clarkson and Pink, there was Raitt. "Slipstream" is infused with the blues. Raitt plays her trademark slide guitar on some of the best tracks — from that opener "Used to Rule the World" to the Dylan cover "Million Miles" and another new song, "Split Decision." Befitting a blues album, nearly all the songs contain the word "love" and feature simple beats that have you bobbing your head and tapping your toes after just a couple listens. Quite a few of the songs were written years ago, after Raitt's last studio album, "Souls Alike." The nine-time Grammy winner never overreaches with her voice and smartly lets the music breathe throughout. She sounds less interested in turning back the clock to her multiplatinum "Luck of the Draw" days than she does with sharing the wisdom she's gathered in a career that's lasted more than four decades.
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Counting Crows
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The Counting Crows successfully navigate that slippery slope some artists slide down when covering other people's music on their latest album, "Underwater Sunshine." With one of the most distinctive voices in rock music, Adam Duritz tackles each tune as if it were his own. Fifteen cover songs ranging from the obscure to the popular comprise the album, including ones written by the likes of Bob Dylan and Richard Thompson, as well as newer material by bands like Romany Rye. Duritz caught their show last year at the South by Southwest Music Festival and was impressed by their "Untitled (Love Song)," so he decided to record it. Since it's a relatively unheard song, the album opens with the feel of a Crows album. That's followed by Teenage Fan Club's "Start Again," and from there it's clear these covers — from different eras and artistic style — are designed to merge nicely from one to the next. Standout tracks include Gram Parsons' "Return of the Grievous Angel," which comes out of its laid-back country skin for a more rootsy flavor. Another high point, "Meet On the Ledge," has Duritz and company tackling the Fairport Convention staple. Then there's "Ooh La La," and no, it's not a cover of Goldfrapp, it's the Faces version. The band also covers the 1970s country-rock band Pure Prairie League's "Amie" pretty much the way it was originally recorded. Overall, the album has a country flavor, perhaps due to the strumming guitar infused on many of the tracks. By record's end, it feels like a comfortable pair of jeans, and not just because you've heard some of it before.
John Carucci, Associated Press
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Alabama Shakes
ATO Records
Alabama Shakes have gotten a lot of hype over the past year, driven mostly by their live show and YouTube presence. Sweeping the United States and Europe on a mostly sold-out tour and teasing new fans with the much-played lead single "Hold On," the quartet has a lot of advance praise to live up to on this debut disc. Thankfully, the Athens, Ala., rock band delivers. It helps that the album kicks off with "Hold On," which features the same bluesy Southern drawl that helped make Kings of Leon a multiplatinum success. Except in this case, the powerful vocals come from Brittany Howard, the band's frontwoman. Howard shows her range, from whispering to screeching, in three minutes of musical genius. On "Hang Loose" the band couples optimistic lyrics with a riff that has a bluegrass feel. And "Goin' to the Party" is stripped down to a simple guitar tune. Paired with Howard's voice, it conjures up images of a party on a hot summer day. "Heartbreaker" turns the tone of the album to a soulful lament. Luckily for the listener the mood lifts once again for the album's conclusion with crashing percussion on "I Ain't The Same" and rocky guitar on "On your Way."
Sian Watson, Associated Press
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German trance music titan Paul van Dyk treats us to his musical evolution with an album aptly titled "Evolution," a light listen that features his signature synth-soaked approach. The good news for van Dyk fans is that he hasn't lost his touch. The bad news is it's the same old touch, delivered at the same old pace and does little to show that van Dyk has truly evolved since five years ago, when he last delivered similar stuff. Early tracks like "Symmetries" and "Eternity," the latter featuring Owl City vocalist Adam Young, are simply too soft around the edges. There is no urgency to run to the dance floor and shake off the weight of the week to such flimsy fare. "Rock This" builds up nicely and gets the blood flowing, but the bottom-end bass never comes hard enough and the listener is left anticipating something more fulfilling. Van Dyk redeems himself slightly on "Lost in Berlin," featuring sparse but catchy vocals from Michelle Leonard. Here van Dyk allows himself to get lost in a beautifully churning pace and give listeners something they can really move to. These days, harder-edged DJs and live electronic artists like Deadmau5 and the Grammy-winning Skillex are the forces to be reckoned with in the sphere of electronic music. If van Dyk wants to keep pace with their powerful progressions, he'll need a better evolution.
Ron Harris, Associated Press
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COLUMBIA CITY — When third-graders from throughout Whitley County line up at the local YMCA for free swimming lessons, they will reap the benefits of a contingent of veteran swim instructors.
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Donna Jean Chappell Kern Vorce, 78, of Canandaigua, N.Y., died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 in Canandaigua where she resided since July 9, 2000.
She was born in Whitley County on Sept. 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Thomas E. Chappell and Ruth M. Bills.
He formative years were spent in Milton, Pa. where she graduated from Milton High School June 1950.
SOUTH WHITLEY — Rickey T. "Rick" Moyer, 57, of rural South Whitley, died Sunday evening, Aug. 21, 2011 in the emergency room at Parkview Whitley Hospital where he was transported after becoming suddenly ill at his home.
He was born May 27, 1954 in Columbia City, a son of Joseph Denver and Mary Deloris (Anderson) Moyer.
His formative years were spent in rural South Whitley.
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Olive M. Tonkel, 87, a former resident of Collins and widow of Charles Merl Tonkel, Sr., passed away at 9:23 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at The Oaks in Columbia City.
She had been in declining health for some time, and had been a patient at the nursing home for the past six years.
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CHURUBUSCO — When the Smith-Green Community Schools Board of Trustees met last week there was a room full of people who wanted to share their concerns about several issues including higher textbook fees, the possible dismissal of a long-time coach and the ruling of a case involving two students who posted pictures to social networking sites.
With no formal notice of fee increases for textbooks, materials and programs, many parents where dismayed and shocked to receive fee statements on registration night at SGCS.
COLUMBIA CITY — Two firefighters were injured during the aftermath of a fire at an abandoned house Saturday night.
Chad Jahn and Carl Freewalt, both assigned to the Thorncreek Township Fire Department, were dismantling the ceiling of the fire-damaged house on Etna Road when the ceiling collapsed, injuring both firefighters, according to Township Fire Chief Adam Hurley.
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AVILLA — Gladys O. Durham, 90, a former resident of Avilla, died at midnight Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.
She was born Jan. 10, 1921, to Benjamin Franklin and Florence (Butler) Smith.
Her husband Medford Durham preceded her in death.
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Karen Juanita Chaney, 65, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 7, 1946 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of William and Eva (Staley) Shumaker.
She was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church of Columbia City. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and scrapbooking, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Surviving are her husband Leland Chaney; daughters Rebecca (Kevin) Berning, Tina (Kevin) Biddle; brother William (Lorraine) Shumaker; four grandchildren, Nathan, Oliver and Lily Berning and Andrew Biddle.
SOUTH WHITLEY — Richard J. Yarnelle, 92, of South Whitley died peacefully at his home at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011.
He was born Feb. 5, 1919 in Wabash, a son of the late George and Helen (DePuy) Yarnelle. His formative years were spent in Wabash where he graduated from Wabash High School in 1936.
A talented athlete, he earned a football scholarship to Purdue University. After being injured, he attended Butler University.
Richard A. Kreider, 44, of Warsaw, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011 at his residence.
Born Dec. 19, 1966, he was the son of Richard H. and Delores Kreider.
He attended Whitko High School and graduated with the Class of 1985.
He worked at 80/20 in Columbia City.
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December 7th, 2010 #151
@mary-cherry-me agreed, kinda freakish indeed!
ive been missing for a while but havent done much drawing- mostly website work and odd things here and there:
used up what ever i had left from my jewelry experiment... mostly copper and silver covered copper + rocks and glass stuffu
also celebrated my birthday by getting myself some goodies.. 50mm lens and a tripod:
more on blog: http://blog.koivistik.com/?p=311
and a kata camera bag which i dye'd
more on that: http://blog.koivistik.com/?p=305
And snow finally came and stayed (for now) so i got to finish my season timelapse:
time to kick my ass and get to work again!
Hide this ad by registering as a memberDecember 8th, 2010 #152
HI nice to meet you ! i like your photography and your draw so much
keep it your well be better !!
I see a cat so lovely ...haha she/he has a expression like in animation
December 9th, 2010 #153
Hey man, I was looking through your sketchbook, cool stuff. Nice to see you decided what you needed to do and made a commitment to do it.
I don't really have much to tell you because you seem to be doing the right stuff to improve, which is just drawing a lot and putting in those hours.
If anything I'd just say keep in mind negative space, landmarks and shapes to help figure out the proportions of the figures, and to gesture out the figures lightly to rough in their proportions and pose. Maybe also try and vary your line weight just a bit more. Like I said, not much to say, you're doing what you need to do. You may eventually want to throw in some more value or color studies.
You have some cool other stuff as well, like the Fallout stuff you worked on. Also, those photos of where you live are really great, it looks awesome. So different from the one season we get here in the San Diego suburbs. Let me come down there and live with you.
Keep it up!
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December 9th, 2010 #154
@JIEZHOU its one hell of an evil cat with lots of weird expressions... should try to draw her again ^^
@Untouched24 thanks for the feedback, will definitely keep those things in mind.
and yeah, the seasons are nice... just got like 30cm of snow again and it keeps coming... will be sad leaving for denmark in a month- they just have 2 seasons- 1/4 is summer and 3/4 is mordor-like autum, kind of of like on the last photo XD
did some color practice, this is as far as i can get with my skill set so any ideas on how to take it any further is appreciated
i still like the pencil sketch better but i have to start from somewhere... practice practice practice.
December 9th, 2010 #155
Hey nice pencil sketches mate. About the last post her right leg position is kind of odd. You could add more highlights and sharp shadows caused by the gunfire in the dark. Maybe itll add more realism. Just a thought.
Well, Keep up the good work mate.
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December 9th, 2010 #156
Love the last picture, in the pencils you can see it's a very dynamic scene.
The colour could so with a bit more life to it, maybe more contrast, like more light to draw the eye to the action in the picture- I'm not terribly good at colour theory so I'm not much help. xD
Keep experimenting though, I love the concept!
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December 9th, 2010 #157
i see. added more gunshot highlights and removed some of the shadows from the caravan to show more of the scene and cranked the contrast a bit, definitely improved a bit. thanks guys!
December 10th, 2010 #158
great photographs looks like your livin in at a beautiful place!
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December 12th, 2010 #159
HI equilerex! nice work you can draw some picture from the movie and i think it well help you if the movie not have some god colour ..you can draw whih Pencil Sketch
December 13th, 2010 #160
thanks! jewelry good use a bit better execution, the back of it looks a bit messy and bends arent that accurate but overall its rather neat indeed.
@JIEZHOU sounds like worth a try when i get some time
heres some more photoshop practice out of imagination- looks like a speedpainting but it was faaar from speedy
December 13th, 2010 #161
I am absolutely LOVING the photo sequence of the house a few posts up - thats amazing! It's very curious how weather can change so dramatically around us, & you've somehow captured a cozy sort of feeling here - it reminds me of lazy & cold rainy days, with the wood fire burning. Maybs I'm just strange like that, btu I'm reallly liking it. keep it up!
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I agree with above brillant ide to capture same location during diffrent times of season , mabye doing some studies of those will help you understand diffrent weather conditions and colours depending on what kind of weather you want to achive, amazing ide, i might acutally try and do the same, shame i dont have a sucha beautiful location nearby other then that there is some great progress you got going on
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@troyzart i think that cozy feeling must be called home then ^^
but yeah, its is rather fun to watch and will always reminds me of the place when im far away in college again eating noodles
snatti thanks! the funny thing is that i didnt really have the idea until i had already taken most of these- theire shot from the main entrance so every time i went to take photos i just snapped a few for fun or to test the settings eventually i was pretty happy to discover what i had made ^^
some life drawings from yesterday- 10 or 15 min poses
December 13th, 2010 #164
Hi there,
Thanks a lot for your suggestions regarding my weapon concept 'Tiger Claw' in my sb mate. I really do appreciate it. Actually you were right about most of the stuff. I was struggling with the perspective and made some errors without me noticing it. Anyways good news is it will be reworked as i planned earlier since i need to learn more about lighting and painting so that i can present the design in a better way.
so as a 'Thank you' , I really would like to go through your entire Sb mate. So that i can give you my honest opinion about your work. Sounds good? Ill do it tomorrow probably coz right now im bit busy with a ref drawing.
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December 14th, 2010 #165
@devastacio glad i could help. We all miss a few things here and there while working for hours on the same thing.That's what SB's on CA are for... to get a fresh look into things
If you really want to go through my SB then go ahead! i appreciate feedback and constructive criticism a lot! ^^
December 14th, 2010 #166
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hey man, i'm diggin these latest color pieces. nice work
your spot in the timelapse looks sweet, look like you live in a cozy kincaid painting
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Hi there,
Well i expected more pages for a one year, but you have some good work in here.
Im not a great critique, but will try to give my honest opinion
your life drawing and photo refs are great mate. It seems you have improved a lot in that area. just work a bit more on the facial details.
Also try to learn more about lighting. Itll help you a lot when aiming for realism. I think Loomis' books will be a good start. Even i have to learn it
some of the work that caught my eye...
28 – The movie thing looks cool. Its good that you have done storyboards nicely as well.
37 – fallout 2 stuff are great! I really like the textures.
60 – good work here, I like the muted color scheme in 2nd pic from top.
81/85 – Good work. I like the usage of cool colors. However her arms (esp the left arm where she holds the weapon) looks little off. Nevertheless, good job.
98 – Looking good, However, there are some minor anatomy errors.
123 – lol. I like this one. Unique piece.
132 – looks good but could have improved with some sharp shadows.
152 – Your photo sequence is great. The changes are nicely captured. Well done. Those jewelry designs are interesting too.
161 – I love the colors you have used here mate. Good background and foreground definition using cool and warm colors. Only thing is too much vacant areas In the image. Nevertheless, nice work.
There it is . Hope it helps. Try to do updates daily. Keep the studies going on as well. I will check it out whenever possible. Good luck mate.
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December 15th, 2010 #169
[/B]tPlissken[/B]lots of fresh snow mostly... the rest is all the same.
50mm sure is paying off though, using it for almost everything. For environments (like the timelapse) you need something lower like the 18mm though
@Mike Frank thanks!
@devastacio it has only been 6 months- the plan was intense studies for a year so im half way there ^^
thanks a lot for the feedback! very nice read and quite insightful.
will try to keep up with the updates but Wednesday's and Thursdays usually screw up the schedule with trips to town for life-drawing sessions.
i guess if i give it all a look myself. the main thing i should be working on are
1. line-weights
2. lighting / rendering (havent got much into that yet)
3. keep the drawings cleaner
4. more anatomy
5. better hatching
6. hands-feet-face (detail)
5. keep my lazy ass off the nets and on the drawing-board.
6. enviroments (have been mostly focused on the figure so far)
7. Learn to color in photoshop
Anyways, heres a little from yesterday... life-drawings and smudging practice.
got carried away with some other stuff so not too much drawing done.
December 15th, 2010 #170
whee those season photos are awesome!
my comment on the cg cow kill painting is that the shadows are too blacky, makes it feel dirty. ive heard this said by art teachers/tuts but i still dont know the remedy, but thats how it seems to me
keeeep itttt upp!
also did you make that jewelry? that last one is awesome, the black ball twined up like that
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December 15th, 2010 #171
@aks9 yeah, ive heard the same with black. the remedy would be to use colors equilent to the shade... brown earth would have dark brown or blueish colors, green has dark green, etc. definitely something to learn there
the jewelry is made from scratch with no reference. pretty fun stuff.
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December 16th, 2010 #172
Ok life drawings.
I would advice, not using fingers for smudging,
cause it make the drawing look blotchy and dirty.
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Yeah i guess Snake is right about it. Even i use fingers or a cloth to smudge. Time to get a paper stump i guess. Take a look.
Anyways those life drawings are looking good. Usually i like to see more detail
Keep it up mate and do couple of fantasy stuff like in #161, when you can.
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December 16th, 2010 #174
Lol, the drawing of the guy in the wagon getting blasted is great! One thing though, not sure if it was mentioned before, but i notice u drew one of the legs behind a rock which should be avoided. Good drawings, keep it up! 8)
December 16th, 2010 #175
@ devastacio & LtPlissken yeah! i love paper stump tool along with some make-up cotton. Its really fun to work with when you have the time. I use finger smudge on life drawing sessions when i'm limited to 10-15 min- dont have much time to switch tools, its all on the go... some lines here, some smudge there, more lines there, etc. It looks rough but will look much better then just line drawing (hatching is still bit out my league) but i will definitely try some finished drawings with photoref and proper tools soon... itching to use them again!
, last time i got around to it was 2 months ago on this thingie: http://www.conceptart.org/forums/att...1&d=1285674963
@Flanagan good eyes! drawing out hands/feet really makes a better impression and gives you practice. gave up with that foot though after drawing it over and over again... sometimes things can get a bit frustrating ^^
well, after not being able to sleep i went to the hospital and got 3 stitches in the finger... the whole hand looks quite rough.
still managed to make a few drawings though:
on another note, the scanner needs some cleaning and a heavy top to keep the drawing flat!
December 16th, 2010 #176
Damn that finger looks narly,
your doing good, keep at it and never start slippin'!
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December 17th, 2010 #177
Your figure drawings are coming along nicely. It appears you're grasping the anatomy and from of the model. Perhaps add some more contrast to your shadows to make them pop out at ya.
December 18th, 2010 #178
Your finger looks nasty.
Did you do that on purpose?
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your hand is now officially part zombie
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December 21st, 2010 #180
Love the last figure ob the last image, looks very relaxed and natural.
But ouch, your poor finger! Those colours should never be on a human being, bajeezus D:
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The pluriactivity, part-time farming, and farm diversification debate
N J Evans, B W Ilbery
Received 14 July 1992; in revised form 10 December 1992
Abstract. The current restructuring of agriculture has resulted in many farm families adjusting their business activities as part of a survival or accumulation strategy. Considerable attention has been paid to the nonconventional methods farm businesses employ to raise income, being conceptualised variously as 'farm diversification', 'part-time farming' and 'pluriactivity'. These terms incorporate a complex multitude of possible options, the nature of which has led to significant differences in the interpretations of such concepts. In the first part of this paper the conceptual debate which is emerging in the literature is reviewed, with some advantages and disadvantages associated with each term highlighted. It is suggested that an analytical distinction between farm-centred diversification and off-farm employment, within the broader pluriactivity of farm households, can help to provide a focus for empirical work. To provide an illustrative example, some insights from the developing political economy of agriculture are drawn upon to investigate the extent to which farm family businesses with one major form of farm-centred diversification (farm-based accommodation) have further diversified the business. The final stage is to examine whether legal operators also hold any off-farm employment, with a consideration of both the nature of that employment and the relationship with business structure and accommodation type. The limitations of this approach are recognised, particularly the gender-bias implications, but it aids an initial exploration of relations between alternative farm-centred and off-farm activities of pluriactive farm businesses. Findings show that farm based accommodation does little to prevent operators going off the farm to find employment, with small-sized farm businesses particularly pressurised. Further research into specific options can contribute to an understanding of the dynamics of households engaged in pluriactive strategies.
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Anguil - Industrial Energy & Heat Recovery Solutionsby Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN (USA)
Every energy demand is unique, as is every energy-efficiency improvement opportunity. At Anguil, our track record includes an ability to blend time-tested, standard products with innovative, custom engineered solutions. We design, manufacture, and install energy recovery systems that decrease your energy consumption, reduce operating costs and ...
Energy Recoveryby MAGUIN SAS - a Moret Industries Company based in Charmes, FRANCE
The search for new energy sources has become a major issue in our desire to preserve our environment.
Heat & Energy Recoveryby Claro Inc based in Montreal, QUEBEC (CANADA)
Claro provides complete heat and energy recovery systems for municipal, industrial, and agricultural applications. We can recover up to 85% of outgoing heat energy from process tanks such as anaerobic digesters with Claro modular tube-in-shell or large gap heat exchangers. Energy cost-savings are immediate and translate into very quick pay-back ...
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Munters stand-alone heat exchangers function independently of other equipment enabling cost savings from waste gas streams.
Sludge Digestion and Energy Recoveryby Cadagua based in Bilbao, SPAIN
One concern modern society has is protection of the environment. Reduction in energy consumption, preservation of the sources of raw materials and the waste reduction are main factors to ensure this.Waste produced must be stabilised and made inert and, if possible, must be turned into the object of clean technology development by reuse or ...
Energy Recovery Systemsby The CMM Group based in De Pere, WISCONSIN (USA)
Energy Recovery Systems from The CMM Group can be incorporated into new air pollution control systems (APCS) (or other high temperature emitting devices) or be retrofit or added to an existing process. Energy recovery systems utilize the 100°C (212°F) to 815°C (1,500°F) of heat energy (depending on the heat emitting technology in ...
Energy Recovery Systemsby CSM Worldwide, Inc. based in Mountainside, NEW JERSEY (USA)
With the price of energy continually rising, conserving energy is an absolute necessity. It is no longer economically viable for manufacturing or processing plants to emit clean, heat-laden exhaust into the atmosphere without first reclaiming a significant portion of that energy. CSM is in the forefront of waste heat recovery technology, ...
Model The PX 300 - Clean, Energy Recovery Solutionby Energy Recovery Inc based in San Leandro, CALIFORNIA (USA)
With its new Quadribaric™ Technology, ERI introduces the next generation of PX™ energy recovery devices and sets a new industry standard with enhancements in performance and energy savings. At the core of the PX–300 is a patented Quadribaric™ Technology that revolutionizes the way the rotary PX devices perform, allowing them to do double the work ...
Energy Recovery Systemby Michaelis GmbH & Co. KG based in Veitshöchheim, GERMANY
Economic and environmentally friendly solutions. Utilisation of waste energy for: Steam, hot water, hot air, thermal oil, cooling energy, electricity, desalination. Combination with regenerative systems: Wind power.
Energy Recovery Plantby Oschatz GmbH based in Essen, GERMANY
Technically made-to-measure waste heat boilers for energy recovery and utilisation of the heat from the exhaust air of sinter coolers are part of the extensive production programme of Oschatz. The hot sinter material is cooled in the sinter cooler with ambient air. By a hood construction above the sinter cooler the heated cooling air is collected ...


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- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Jun 26, 2012
- Also On: 3DS, iPhone/iPad, Mobile, PC, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 132 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 104 out of 132
Mixed: 9 out of 132
Negative: 19 out of 132
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Jul 8, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story Mode - The best story in a Spider-Man game. It flows and actually makes sense. Spider-Man suit even messes up as you take damage. You will fight robots, infected people, cross-species, and thugs. The story is about the different cross-species getting lose and Spider-Man has to stop it after he kinda caused the problem to begin with. Spider-Man has to save the people of New York, find a cure for the infected and save Gwen, his love. Spider-Man can do what he can with the help of Dr. Connors who was also the lizard. The story for this takes place after the movie, which releases July 3rd in the United States. Overall, the story is fantastic and Spider-Man fans won't be disapointed. 100/100(A+)
Graphics - Not spectacular. The framerate is fine. The environments look good. Spider-Man looks real. Some character details look bad, but not to the point where you can't stand it. At least they don't look cartoonish. 90/100(A-)
Gameplay - The game plays well. It's an open world game. The combat is better than ever and the web swinging and camera makes me feel like I'm Spider-Man. You get to use special moves and upgrade Spider-Man. Web crawling is good. Throughout the city you'll see petty crimes going on that where you can choose to take action. There's this feature called Web Rush, where you can just swing fast to different areas by pressing the R1 button or holding it to slow down time and do attacks. There's also web retreat so you can get out the way when you're in trouble by pressing the L1 button. You can also take photos by pressing L2. You'll feel a lot of vibration through your controller in this game. You'll encounter a lot of action. You also get to play as Stan Lee with the Stan Lee Adventure Pack. 100/100(A+)
Multiplayer - No multiplayer.
Playing Time/Content: This game should take you at least 20 hours to get 100 percent. Probably 30 hours. It's definitely worth $60. There's enough content in this single-player open world game to keep you satisfied. 100/100(A+)
Overall score: 97.5(A+)
+ Lengthy story
+ Side missions
+ Different costumes
+ Combat systems… Expand
Oct 20, 2012One of the best Spider-Man games I've played and it's great that it's influenced by Batman. It's in my top 3 along with Spider-Man 2 on PS1 and Spider-Man 2 on PS2
Jun 26, 2012Love the swinging around the city, but it takes some skill to get use to it.. Once you have figured it out it, you'll get a great feeling of being Spider-Man. Reminds me of the old Spider-Man 2 game
Jun 29, 2012The Amazing Spider-Man is a hit or miss. It's going to be either loved or hated... As for me its definitely a hit.
Presentation The overall look of Manhattan is great, not as beautiful compared to most other 720p games but it's not something you would be bothered too much by as the camera is now closer to Spider-Man giving you that sense of vertigo as he swings, w.rush and even in theThe Amazing Spider-Man is a hit or miss. It's going to be either loved or hated... As for me its definitely a hit.
The overall look of Manhattan is great, not as beautiful compared to most other 720p games but it's not something you would be bothered too much by as the camera is now closer to Spider-Man giving you that sense of vertigo as he swings, w.rush and even in the battle you are rewarded with a cinematic end where Spidey does a stylish take down on the enemy. Though some may find it hard to adapt due to the web swing being more of a cloud swing or as some people would say it sticks to an invisible shield carrier above. But despite it's cloud swinging element the game doesn't always allow you to swing, most of the time you find yourself falling into the city and as you reach mid to ground level Spidey shoots out another web and swings giving you the effect beenox has been preaching on about. They are also in game details such as when you're falling down Spidey turns upside down and shoots out at the air in order to soften his landing which really impressed me as the small details do come a long way in my book.
The story basically takes place right after the events of the movie and for most people it offers a huge array of spoilers for the film, though this may not bother most comic readers as it would have come as a "to be expected" outcome of the overall story. Gwen takes Peter into Oscorp to investigate on the cross species experiments that apparently are still going on. As they make their way through they are greeted by scientist, Alistair Smythe who tells them that the specimens are to be disposed of and that further experimentation has indeed ceased. Inside the cross species start reacting to Peter badly as he is one of them and even worst when he meets Scorpion. This causes Scorpion to break out and thus setting free all the other cross species which leads up to Gwen being infected by Vermin. Spidey then has to save the day once again and that is pretty much where the plot starts off.
The detailing on Spidey is amazing, his costume is well designed and easily to say breathtaking at times when you roam about and it seems he may be the only character that was mo-capped as his movements stand out to the rest. This though fails to complement the other characters in the game as they look more or less like a Play station 2.5 which comes of as a disappointment as the voices don't always complement the overall look/movement of the other characters, notably Gwen Stacy. As for the villains they look better than the other characters so fear not readers. The city graphics are not too bad as well, they're probably to say on the least at par with the villains design and shading.
Soundtrack design for this game is pretty well made as there is never a sound hole in between scene to scene and you find enemy spawns about the current situation or how their life is. If not you'll pretty much hear environmental/background noises going on and the soundtracks used for the free roaming section of the game is pretty epic, similar to Uncharted's opening theme. For the voice acting it feels like a blast of nostalgia as I haven't laughed that much since Spectacular Spider-man (Look it up if you haven't heard as it's the best adaptation of the comic to date!) The dialogue is humorous and entertaining for the most and it makes the overall adventure more enjoyable so yes this part is a guaranteed by me personally.
The gameplay is inspired by the hit acclaimed title Batman: Arkham franchise as it borrows both its brawler (hand to hand) and predator (stealth) elements that has raised the bar sky high for any other super hero games. This though comes with flaws to take as the combat is not as fluid and many at times you find yourself hit right after the spider sense tingle giving you very little time to use the counter button. The stealth function of this game is also rather too easy as most people can be taken down stealthily and requires no strategy to say in the least because the web retreat pretty much makes them lose sight of you. Personal Comments
Overall feel of this game is amazing no pun intended with some flaws to the plot but you'll find this game to be enjoyable despite its many side missions and ridiculous amount of comic pages (700) to pick up which in return unlocks comic books for read. I've completed the game twice and even gotten platinum for it on both accounts i have and i still haven't find myself yawning to any parts of the game, i have to say that this is my best Spider-Man gaming experience yet and i'm really looking forward to what beenox has in stored for their next game or whatever soon to come DLC they will have for this one. I've always been pleased with their other games Shattered Dimensions and Edge of Time so i'm really glad this didn't come of as a disappointment.… Expand
Jul 12, 2012Possibly the greatest Spider-Man game ever made. The voice acting is amazing, storyline is great and web swinging around the concrete jungle of New York has never been more fun. The only downside is the length of the main storyline and that the game is NOT difficult on medium.
Jul 16, 2012I've been a gamer and a Spidey fan for years. Best Spidey game ever made. Spider-Man 2 had a great swinging mechanic,but the rest of the gameplay was just ok. The swinging mechanic in this game is simplified,but the gameplay is awesome. This is the first game that made me feel like I was Spider-Man. I can understand why Beenox made the webswinging so simplistic. If you are Spider-Man,I've been a gamer and a Spidey fan for years. Best Spidey game ever made. Spider-Man 2 had a great swinging mechanic,but the rest of the gameplay was just ok. The swinging mechanic in this game is simplified,but the gameplay is awesome. This is the first game that made me feel like I was Spider-Man. I can understand why Beenox made the webswinging so simplistic. If you are Spider-Man, webswinging should be as easy as walking. I can't begin to tell you how many times I fell to the ground while playing Spider-Man 2 because I missed a building. It takes you out of the moment. To maintain the illusion that you are webswinging,don't shoot your webs until you're by a building. I spend a lot of time free falling and webzipping until I get close to a building. This is the first Spidey game I played where the in game camera wasn't an issue. The other games gave me a headache. The combat is the best that it's ever been,Spidey's animations are fluid and the detail in his costume is impressive. If you are a Spidey fan,like me, the game is loaded with Spidey fan service to keep you coming back for more. SPIDEY FANS REJOICE!!!!… Expand
Mar 23, 2013El combate no es del todo ágil, que digamos, y los gráficos, pese a ser muy buenos en su derecho, tienen sus tiras y aflojas, pero el juego logra mantenerse gracias a una historia enganchante e interesante que respeta la esencia del héroe y un mayor realismo e interacción respecto a otros juegos del arácnido.
Mar 2, 2013This game does an excellent job of recreating the experience of being Spider-Man. The graphics are good, the sandbox world is fun to play in, and the mechanics and responsiveness are all very good. I don't get the mediocre reviews--this is nearly as good as Batman (only lacking the intensity and tone). Overall, highly recommended unless you take games so seriously that you're offended whenThis game does an excellent job of recreating the experience of being Spider-Man. The graphics are good, the sandbox world is fun to play in, and the mechanics and responsiveness are all very good. I don't get the mediocre reviews--this is nearly as good as Batman (only lacking the intensity and tone). Overall, highly recommended unless you take games so seriously that you're offended when every game you play isn't hopelessly complex.… Expand
May 29, 2013I really enjoyed this game. The story is great although the boss battles were too short and simple. I liked that it borrowed Arkham's combat system. That's what made this game similar to the Arkham titles. Swinging around the city is fun and its nice to unlock neat suits. If you like Spider-man, you should try this game.
Nov 15, 2013I was pretty surprised about how good this game was. I had heaps of fun playing it, the graphics were good, the the bad guys were fun to fight and the web swinging was amazing. it was a great game.
Jun 26, 2012This game was almost to Spider-man what Arkham City is to Batman. While it is a fine example of a licensed game done right, it still has a few flaws that need a little polishing. Word of warning however, this game serves as a sequel to the new Amazing Spider-man feature film and if you have not seen the movie or are not familiar with Spider-man mythos, this game will spoil some majorThis game was almost to Spider-man what Arkham City is to Batman. While it is a fine example of a licensed game done right, it still has a few flaws that need a little polishing. Word of warning however, this game serves as a sequel to the new Amazing Spider-man feature film and if you have not seen the movie or are not familiar with Spider-man mythos, this game will spoil some major plot points to the movie. I won't spoil anything here, but be ready if you choose to play.
The good The graphics in this game were one of the best features, featuring a very vivid character models and environments. The voice acting (while not the cast from the motion picture) were spot on and should end up being the choice voices for their roles in future projects. The side missions are many, like many of these open world games, however they do not feel as if they are too repetitive. Some are actually too short and you wish there had been more. The controls are spot on and, while they do take a bit of a learning curve, they are very intuitive.
The not quite there.
I say, "not quite there" instead of "bad" since there really isnt anything "bad" about the game. Just a few minor tweeks and this game could have been perfect. The plot of the game was good, but felt slightly lacking at some points. Some of the choices felt forced, but did little to hinder the fun factor. I will not spoil anything, but when you play it you will see. Plus the length of the main story (just under 8 hrs) felt short overall. The menu system could have been tweeked a bit, with "unlockables" accessible in-game instead of just in the main menu and the skill tree expanded on significantly, bt overall it was very functional. One thing that did detract slightly was the feeling that leveling up made no real difference to your character with some of the enhancements. The changes were almost too subtle and were sometimes nearly imperceptible.The map, while large, almost felt smaller than it should have due to the ability to traverse it very easily and quickly. A larger map would have been nice. My biggest complaint, however, was the loading screens in between each chapter, mission and menus. On the PS3 the loading screens take far too long to continue your adventure, effectively pulling you out of what could have been a total game immersion. Overall
A fine example of a super-hero game. Solid game-play and an enjoyable experience overall. If Bee-nox can expand on this formula, and tweek it a bit, they could have a Marvel Game series that could even rival DC's Batman franchise. If I could give it an 8.5 I would, however the game just doesn't quite qualify for a 9.… Collapse
Oct 27, 2012It feels like a pale copy of Rocksteadys Batman: Arkham Asylum, lacking in charm and unique features. The game is also plagued by both small and big technical issues that drop it down to a disappointing level of mediocrity. It's not all bad, but as a package it is uninspired, empty and flat.
Oct 14, 2012Amazing Spider-Man: The Video Game is terrific fun for web-slinging in the skies of Manhattan, but as a whole falls short of the brilliance of the Batman games it copies due to lackluster level design and repetitive gameplay. [Sept 2012]
Sep 13, 2012As much as the developer values Spider-Man as a superhero, they seem to be an even bigger fan of a certain billionaire by day/vigilante at night called the Batman. It would certainly explain why this game is an almost exact copy of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. [September 2012, p.78]


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Interscope Records
"Good morning. Welcome to the thing called life," Will.i.am proclaims at the start of his long-delayed solo album. Another track, "The World Is Crazy," has him preaching about all that's wrong in the world, from dirty politicians to shameless fame-seekers to poor education systems. Following such atrocious pseudo-profundity, Wisconsin native Skylar Grey has the right idea when she pleads "shoot me with your bullet" on "Love Bullets."
Wisdom isn't the Black Eyed Peas' frontman's strong suit. There's actually a song called "Gettin' Dumb," and you'd have to shut your brain down to enjoy "Geekin'," an idiotic ode to tech-savvy innovators. Just let the dance music build-ups, slick bass drops and shiny cameos from pop stars like Justin Bieber, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus do the thinking for you.
- Piet Levy, email@example.com
Kid Cudi
Republic Records
The release date for "Indicud," rapper Kid Cudi's third album, was moved up a week at the last minute, but the early arrival turns out to be a disappointing gift. The Kanye West protégé partnered with some interesting collaborators, including rappers RZA and Kendrick Lamar, but also folk artist Father John Misty and one of hip-hop's least likely contributors, Michael Bolton.
Yet "Indicud" is filled with ideas that never come to fruition - the intriguing, icy electronica elements on "New York City Rage Fest" never ramp up and another track buckles under warped synths but never breaks out. And the Bolton collaboration is just a nine-minute bore.
- Piet Levy
Sarah Brightman
Simha LLC
It's easy for operatic pop to go over the top, to slather on strings and money notes like over-sauced spaghetti. So it's refreshing that when British soprano Sarah Brightman's "Dreamchaser" begins, you can barely hear anything at all. The near-silence on "Angel" is a palate cleanser, meant to draw you slowly into the experience. Yes, the sweeping strings come, and Brightman's bold vocals are a knockout, yet the song, like the rest of the album, possesses more restraint than you'd expect from, say, a Josh Groban or Il Volo.
Some electronic touches may have a short shelf life, but tracks like the angelic lullaby "A Song of India" and an over-produced but still blissful "One Day Like This" are emotionally resonant without resorting too heavily to bombast.
Hear "Dreamchaser" on Spotify.
- Piet Levy
Sarah Brightman performs Sept. 29 at the Riverside Theater.
Ghost B.C.
Loma Vista Recordings
Here's a line for the Ghost B.C. media kit: If you listen to only one new album this spring from an anonymous Swedish metal band that dresses up like undead clergymen, make sure its Ghost B.C.'s "Infestissumam."
That's not much of an endorsement, and the relatively tame album (especially from a band that incessantly and proudly pays tribute to Satan) won't rock metalheads' eardrums. But the album's Gregorian chants, the circus-like waltz of "Secular Haze" and the goofy '80s ballad-turned-metal jam "Ghuleh/Zombie Queen," like the Ghost B.C. concept itself, are something you don't experience every day.
Hear "Infestissumam" on Spotify.
- Piet Levy
Ghost B.C. performs May 15 at Turner Hall Ballroom.
Phoenix's fourth album, 2009's "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix," introduced the quartet to a lot of new listeners who admired the synth-drenched pop-rock sound as they also noted a distancing dispassion. Then they found out Phoenix was a French band and thought, "Oh, that explains it."
Or does it? The fifth Phoenix album, "Bankrupt!," continues the band's fondness for pouring gloss over the music not to cover its brittleness but to preserve it. However, that, like the tendency to pilfer from 1980s inspirations - the title track pretty much quotes the theme from "Tron" or "Tron: Legacy" - is something myriad non-Gallic bands also do.
Nevertheless, it's difficult not to attribute the opacity of the lyrics and the heavy-lidded ennui of even the brightest tunes ("Entertainment") to the land of Gainsbourg and Brel, where a song title like "Trying to Be Cool" is a wink from a band that's too cool, anyway.
- Jon M. Gilbertson, Special to the Journal Sentinel
Various artists
Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake
Nick Drake put out only three albums during his lifetime, created few ripples in the pool of English folk-rock music and was 26 when he died of a drug overdose in 1974. All his acclaim was posthumous, and it's hard not to listen to his music without thinking of how much more there could have been.
"Way to Blue" makes the most of what there is. Drawn from a series of tribute concerts, the album indicates not only the influence Drake has had (Robyn Hitchcock, Teddy Thompson and Shane Nicholson are among those acknowledging his shadow here) but also the incomparable way he soared into the depths.
Hear "Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake" on Spotify.
- Jon M. Gilbertson
Tom Jones
Spirit in the Room
When Tom Jones issued "Praise & Blame" in 2010, the shock resided less in the material than in the delivery. Few expected the Welsh entertainer (he of "It's Not Unusual" and "Sex Bomb") to cover Bob Dylan or Billy Joe Shaver, but fewer expected him to sing blues, country, folk and gospel songs as if he'd lived them.
On "Spirit in the Room," Jones has discarded the element of surprise. With Ethan Johns, the same producer he had on "Praise," he still favors stripped-down arrangements and raw vocals even while he broadens his songbook to include Leonard Cohen and the Low Anthem.
What worked on "Praise" works on "Spirit," and sometimes, as with the one-two punch of Blind Willie Johnson's "Soul of a Man" and Tom Waits' "Bad as Me," it works even better. Tom Jones inhabits these dark, fertile places as a local, not as a tourist. This assurance begs the question: Why didn't he invite us to those places sooner?
Hear "Spirit in the Room" on Spotify.
- Jon M. Gilbertson
Snoop Lion
Berhane Sound System/Mad Decent/Vice/RCA
Listening to "Reincarnated," the debut project from Snoop Dogg alter ego and recent Rastafarian convert Snoop Lion, it isn't clear if this is a side project from a bored artist looking for something to energize his inner creative spirit or a real ideological transformation.
More traditional reggae fans may find Snoop's pop-influenced sound, produced in part by electronic music producer Diplo, less than authentic.
What "Reincarnated" lacks in musical acumen, it makes up for with its collection of positive proclamations about nonviolent, healthy living that deserves credit as a contrast to the misogyny and gang-related rhetoric Snoop is famous for.
Standout "Rebel Way" gets the album started with a bang, while the Miley Cyrus ruse "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" isn't a bad Rihanna knock-off.
Hear "Reincarnated" on Spotify.
- Geraud Blanks, Special to the Journal Sentinel
Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
Love Has Come For You
Rounder Records
Longtime funnyman Steve Martin has silenced any doubt that he's a legitimate student of the banjo with his Grammy-winning bluegrass work.
After performing extensively with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Martin has tapped singer-songwriter Edie Brickell for a collaboration that pairs his five-string fretwork with Brickell's slight Southern inflection.
Along with producer Peter Asher (of Peter and Gordon fame), the duo recorded a collection of tracks that borrow from the traditions of bluegrass and American folk. There's an appealing innocence to the album's rootsy compositions that's grounded by Brickell's earthy voice and Martin's prodigious clawhammer work, with strings and voice harmonizing on "Friend of Mine" and a dash of playful spite on "Siamese Cat."
Hear "Love Has Come for You" on Spotify.
- Erik Ernst, Special to the Journal Sentinel
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers, featuring Edie Brickell, performs July 24 at the Riverside Theater.


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We can all take steps on global warming
In tough times, remember the words of FDR
Government of the people not for the taking
Former movie-goer speaks volumes
We can all take steps on global warming
It would be wise to accept the finding of most scientists and meteorologists on the present reality and dangers of global warming and begin doing what we can to remedy some of the effect we've had on it. What can we do?
-- Support human population stabilization through thoughtful and well funded family planning.
-- Promote environmental education and ecological practices at all school-age to college levels, including the public at large.
-- Encourage and reward tree planting where possible, along with public and private gardening and forest preservation.
-- Support and use more public transportation, car pooling, better mpg vehicles along with bike paths and walkways on all roads.
-- Promote and work toward smaller, better insulated buildings along with safe, renewable, clean energy resources.
Securing our planet for a safer today and tomorrow for all is everyone's duty and the time to act is now!
Cold Brook
In tough times, remember the words of FDR
What is it that has driven political leaders and ourselves to such a divisive point within our society whereby many times we tend to avoid political discussion among friends, family and associates, fearing the end point of bitter argument where it will lead to?
Money, power and the desire to affect peoples' own self interests have played a part of human behavior forever but perhaps we should look to the undercurrents of critical issues facing our society presently.
How can the U.S. and European economies find a new efficient basis for growth and employment in light of the effects of globalization and the consequential rise of the economies of China, India and Brazil? How can we affect the critical need for investment in infrastructure, education and research by government and the private sector while reducing levels of debt?
These are some of the issues that stir fear, insecurity and anxiety on a personal as well as societal level and have become underlying to our political discourse. During similar times Franklin D. Roosevelt gave sage advice telling the country, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" to which we could add insecurity and anxiety today. Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals it is only once we recognize and come to grips with what drives us all, can we begin to arrive at solutions for all.
Government of the people not for the taking
In the four years since President Barack Obama first took the oath of office, I've read hundreds of letters to the editor of the O-D that began with "wake up America!" and ended with "take back America!"
Page 2 of 2 - And in between, invariably, angry charges that the alleged Marxist, Muslim, Kenyan resident of the White House was plotting to do away with capitalism, Christianity, and/or private gun ownership. (Somehow all three survived Obama's first term, and I suspect they will survive his second.)
The simple truth is that a fully awake majority of Americans, in two successive presidential elections, voted for the candidate and the party committed to preserving Social Security and Medicare, expanding health care coverage, respecting the right of women to control their own bodies, strengthening environmental protections, requiring the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes, defending the collective bargaining rights of workers, and seeking a more peaceful world.
Those who disagree with such principles are entitled to their opinions. But the "wake up/take back" crowd needs to realize, no matter what they hear on Fox News, that they are a minority, and a steadily shrinking one at that. So if you still want to "take back America" from the supporters of President Obama, please bear in mind that those you're taking it back from are the majority of American voters, i.e. the "real America."
Lincoln called it "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." It's not for the taking.
Former movie-goer speaks volumes
Ever since I was a lad I have been an avid movie-goer. In recent years, the theaters have raised the volume to an almost unbearable level.
My wife will not go to the theater because she will wind up with a splitting headache and this is a price she is very reluctant to pay. I feel that it is my duty to inform theaters that if they lower the volume during selective showings they will get back people like my wife, thus increasing attendance and profit. How is that for a win win situation? Plus I will regain my loving wife as a date.
I firmly believe that the big screen is the only way to go. I really miss going to the movie theater.
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