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Onion Filled Squash
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|Acorn squash
|2 Medium
|Frozen small onions in cream sauce
|10 Ounce (1 Package)
|To Taste
|Bacon flavored bits/2 slices bacon
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), crisply fried and crumbled
|Chopped green pepper
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Buttered bread crumbs
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
1. Pierce whole squash and set aside.
2. PIace slit pouch of frozen onions in 1 1/2-quart glass casserole.
3. Place squash on upper rack in oven and onions on bottom shelf.
4. Microwave both for 6 to 8 minutes on HIGH, or until onions are warm. Remove onions and continue cooking squash for 4 minutes on HIGH.
5. Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place, cut-side-up, in 2-quart (8 x 8) glass baking dish; sprinkle with salt. Empty onion pouch into casserole; stir in bacon and green pepper. Fill centers of squash with onion mixture; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Remove rack from oven.
6. Microwave squash for 10 to 11 minutes on HIGH, or until tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Difficulty Level:Easy
Course:Main Dish
Preparation Time:5 Minutes
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Aiello, J.R. (1977a). Visual interaction at extended distances. Personality and Social Physcology Bulletin, 3, 83-86
Argyle ,M., & Cook, M. (1976). Gaze and Mutual Gaze. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
Argyle, Michael, and Janet Dean (1965). Eye-Contact, Distance and Affiliation. Sociometry, 28, 289-304
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Kendon, A. (1967). Some functions of gaze direction in social interaction. Acta Psycologica, 26, 22-63
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Thank you, Denise.Posted April 24, 2013 12:10 pm
ok guys apology acceptedPosted April 24, 2013 10:18 am
Cant see Murray hanging that long with Sergio…he might do good for a few rounds but it will end there….Posted April 24, 2013 7:21 am
Who is Murray? He cant survive.Posted April 24, 2013 12:54 am
Hidalgo… It means there are 3 interesting fights at middleweight that aren't getting made. I would love to see 1 or 2 of them.Posted April 23, 2013 9:19 pm
I will KO Murray in 7Posted April 23, 2013 9:11 pm
Funny but Martinez went through he'll with Macklin. Macklin was actually winning till he ran out of gasPosted April 23, 2013 8:38 pm
"Canelo and Trout unified… Donaire and Rigondeaux unified" What does this mean, Tark?Posted April 23, 2013 8:35 pm
Murry is gonna get hurt. Martinez will demonstrate how to beat your aponent. Not go through hell trying ala Floyd.Posted April 23, 2013 7:58 pm
I think Murray is good enough to see the final bell if he plays it smart, will he win, pobably not in which case he's better of going out on his shield, no point being the only guy who looked like he was in a fight in the post fight press conference..Posted April 23, 2013 6:24 pm
Martinez is THE MAN!! Get it champ.Posted April 23, 2013 5:20 pm
Sergio has certainly earned the accolades he's received. While I'd love to see him fight GGG — what an interesting clash of styles that fight would be — I wonder how much Sergio has left after all the "cruiserweight" blows he took from Chavez Jr. Those blows were the thudding, career-shortening type, and after that fight Sergio is likely feeling every bit of 37 years old.Posted April 23, 2013 4:48 pm
I just want to see, Martinez, Golovkin, and Quillin fight each other… Canelo and Trout unified… Donaire and Rigondeaux unified… These fights can be made if there's a will. So if there are great fights out there? Make 'em. Even if it is a lot less risky for each of these World Champions to fight guys they know they can beat standing on their heads. The problem is the fans know it too. But of course fights aren't made for the benefit of the fans. They're made to milk a world title for as long as it can possibly be milked. Get chicken fat on it if you have to.Posted April 23, 2013 4:41 pm
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I hope Martinez wins as there has been talk of him facing IBF and WBA champion Daniel Geale.Yes Geale never lost the WBA title he took from Sturm in the ring, the WBA striped him after just 2 months. The winner of a Geale-Martnez or Geale-Murray [should Murray win]would be he undisputed middleweight champion. I like Golovkin, but he didn't win his title in the ring. Golovkin's time is coming.Posted April 23, 2013 4:38 pm
Sergio is a complete wanker, he will never be regarded as a p4p great coss he isn't as likeable as the rest of the guys in the ranking, sure he is a really slick boxer, but he isn't fighting GGG or Kid chocolate or even any of the other elite in his own weight class. Imo he would get iced by GGG he got clocked by JR in his last fight and was close to be putting out.Posted April 23, 2013 4:33 pm
I think Sergio would probly stop golovkin, against Andre ward though he'll maybe win 3 rounds not taking nothing from maravilla either but Andre cleared up a WHOLE division something that no one does anymorePosted April 23, 2013 3:36 pm
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To be top P4P Sergio needs to beat Golovkin and then take on Ward. Beat those two and he will be considered joint with Mayweather by most.Posted April 23, 2013 3:16 pm
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I was just kidding, Denise, it was a bad joke and I apologize. I do not think he is better-looking than me, but I hope he beats Murray.Posted April 23, 2013 2:56 pm
Denise, do not even mind that guy, I guess he was just in a bad day. Forgive him. I believe Martinez will beat Murray, but I sure hope he does not underestimate the guy.Posted April 23, 2013 2:54 pm
"The might of Britain" LOL I'm sorry the one made me lose it for a momentn Murray is in for a proper schooling. Late tko victory for martinezPosted April 23, 2013 2:40 pm
Brazilian Boxing Fan that is not nice just beacuse Marv is better looking than youPosted April 23, 2013 1:49 pm
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I think Martinez is going to get beaten up ….. not sure by what round, but Murray isnt going to see the final bell.Posted April 23, 2013 1:04 pm
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Good luck, Maravilla!Posted April 23, 2013 12:13 pm
It will be like the 14th of June 1982 all over again, Argie scum surrendering to the might of Britain.Posted April 23, 2013 11:48 am
I think you will find Sergio (as much as I admire you as a boxer) that aint going to happen ;)Posted April 23, 2013 11:27 am
Like Bernard Hopkins, Sergio Martinez is fanatical about his lifestyle, diet, and maintenance training regimen. Every boxer thinks they can fight to the age of Hopkins, Martinez, Vitali, and Marquez but it's not true… When you go on long vacations without a maintenance workout program, when you party hardy, booze it up, snack it up, gallivant at night with a rat pack of friends, chasing tail, snorting coke, smoking dope, tossing shots, throwing money around like there's no end to it, it's a great lifestyle, but when you're 36 or 37 some 2nd rater is going to hammer you. The punishment you take in your last few fights will mock you for the rest of your life.Posted April 23, 2013 10:57 am
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martinez is going to have a field day .connecting on the forehead of martin prepare to failPosted April 23, 2013 10:18 am
evidently "maravilla" sufferd more then just physical injurys in his fight with chavez jr he must have been brain damaged also he's become delusionalPosted April 23, 2013 10:15 am
WOW` brazilian was that really necessary potna…EAZY!Posted April 23, 2013 9:51 am
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Denise is a whore.Posted April 23, 2013 9:24 am
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-CD2 Resources: Free Business Workshop & the Valley's Winter Shelter Program [link ]
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Tuesday, Dec 24, 2013
2013 was marked with progress and hope, challenges and jubilation - a reminder of the vital importance that City government plays in the lives of our residents. As we look forward to 2014, read about all the top stories, highlights and accomplishments in our 2013 retrospective
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Friday, Dec 06, 2013
[video] Honoring Dr. Sue Carleo of Los Angeles Valley College
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Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved vital funding to repair missing segments of sidewalks along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, enhancing the community's quality of life and upgrading public safety. Councilmember Krekorian, in his motion, instructed the Planning Department and Department of Transportation to spend up to $163,400 to fund and build out missing segments of sidewalks in Studio City. One example is 11533 Ventura Blvd., a heavily foot traveled portion of Studio City without sidewalks.
"This is an important first step to upgrade our community and act proactively to fix our neighborhoods," Councilmember Krekorian said. "I am pleased the funds were approved, but the real work begins now to fix broken sidewalks and ensure that pedestrians in one of the busiest walking sections of Los Angeles can move about safely and easily. Our residents should not have to wade through broken or even non-existent sidewalks in Los Angeles and I am ready to tackle this issue throughout my district."
The non-general fund money comes from fees paid by developers and is the result of a wider push by Councilmember Krekorian, a board member of the Metropolitan Transit Agency, to improve mobility throughout his district. Recently, he activated two new traffic signals in North Hollywood and convened a series of working groups in the east San Fernando Valley to improve multimodal access in the NoHo Arts District and beyond.
His motion also asks the city to study where other pedestrian improvements can be made along the entire stretch of the Ventura-Cahuenga corridor, from Mulholland to the West Valley.
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Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013
November 20, 2013
LOS ANGELES – Southern California's only film festival intended solely for high school students kicks off its 4th year as students from throughout Los Angeles County are now invited to submit short films to the L.A. Student Media Festival. Started in 2009 by Councilmember Paul Krekorian, the L.A. Student Media Festival invites students from any high school, public or private, in Los Angeles County to submit original films that do not exceed seven minutes in a variety of categories.
"This is an amazing opportunity for all high school students in Southern California who've dreamed of displaying their talents on the Silver Screen," said Councilmember Paul Krekorian, who created the festival. "Any student with a creative vision and a camera is encouraged to participate and compete against some of the best student filmmakers Los Angeles County has to offer. The festival has become an important and greatly anticipated annual event in the film-making capital of the world, and the hundreds who enter will have an opportunity not only to win great prizes, but also to be recognized with prestigious awards that could help advance their careers."
Student work in the animation, comedy, commercial, drama or documentary / PSA category may be submitted and the winner in each category will win recognition as well as exciting prizes to help further their careers in cinema. The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2014, and the festival is slated for May 3, 2014, at the AT&T Center in Downtown Los Angeles.
For a complete list of rules, eligibility requirements and submission deadlines, visit lasmf.lacity.org/guidelines or call (213) 473-7002.
Last year, the LASMF received nearly 200 submissions with the final 36 works shown on the big screen at the historic El Portal Theatre. To see last year's winning films, including the Best of Show 2013 winner, click here.
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Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013
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Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-Community Meeting Tonight to Discuss the Future of Parks [link]
-Officials Remind Angelenos: Bring Your Own Bag [link]
-Building and Safety Introduces New Improvements to Streamline Permit Process [link]
-North Hollywood Hosts Town Hall for Councilmemberp in North Hollywood's North East Neighborhood [link]
-Free Resource Fair About Senior Services [link]
-Photos From Around Town [link]
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Monday, Nov 18, 2013
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Wednesday, Nov 06, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-Council Asks DWP to Improve Customer Care [link]
-Mustached City Hall Kicks off Movember [link]
-Community Clean Up in North Hollywood's North East Neighborhood [link]
-Council Pushes for Citywide Free WiFi [link]
-Tiara Street Park is Now Open [link]
-Resources Fair Invites Seniors to Learn About Services [link]
-Photos From Around Town [link]
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Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-City Financial Report Details Economic "Turning Point" [link]
-Metro Approves Bridge Funding [link]
-Update on Street Resurfacing in CD2 [link]
-Literature Takes Center Stage for Noho's Lit Crawl [link]
-Halloween Safety Guide [link]
-New Multipurpose Center to Open in North Hollywood [link]
-New Website Gives Access to City's Financial Books [link]
-Bidding a Fond Farewell to Maral [link]
-Photos From Around Town [link]
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Monday, Oct 21, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-City Approves Economic Development Measure to Boost Local Production [link]
-The Future of the Valley's Council of Governments [link]
-A Cleaner CD2 [link]
-City Council Recognizes Leaders of Latin Heritage [link]
-Community Groups Get an Update from Councilmember Krekorian [link]
-City Council Recognizes Anti-Bullying Month [link]
-Workshop Series on Water Teaches Conservancy [link]
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Thursday, Oct 17, 2013
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Monday, Oct 14, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-Moving Forward with Valley Plaza [link]
-New Sign Increases Neighborhood Safety [link]
-Tons of Bulky Items Removed from Council District 2 [link]
-City Leaders Shine Spotlight on Domestic Violence [link]
-NoHo Arts District to Host First Ever Lit Crawl [link]
-City's Fight Against Mobile Billboards Victorious [link]
-Earthquake Preparedness Events to Shakeup Community Readiness [link]
-New Youth Center Opens in Burbank [link]
-Photos From Around Town [link]
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Wednesday, Oct 09, 2013
[video] Officials Gather for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Monday, Oct 07, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-"Very Good News" as Report Shows Spike in Economic Development [link]
-Clean-up in Valley Glen, North Hollywood adds to Neighborhood Beautification [link]
-Historic North Hollywood Train Depot to be Restored [link]
-Car Seat Safety Inspections Help Parents Ensure Child Safety [link]
-Planning Department Recodes [link]
-Transportation Department 2.0 [link]
-Walk to School Day Encourages Students to Hit the Streets [link]
-Photos from Around the District [link]
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Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013
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Monday, Sep 16, 2013
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-Reward Announced for Information on Studio City Hit-and-Run Suspect [link]
-Degarmo Park Opens for Children of All Abilities [link]
-Safety Program Teaches Students About Road Hazards [link]
-Burglary Prevention Tips [link]
-Beautification Projects Completed in Valley Glen [link]
-Photos from Around the District [link]
-Keeping Cool in the Summer [link]
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Wednesday, Sep 04, 2013
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Monday, Aug 26, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-Vowing "More Oversight," City Reaches Agreement with DWP on Contract Proposal [link]
-Police Ask for Help in Hit-and-Run Investigations [link]
-DWP Continues City Trunk Line Replacements [link]
-Councilmember Visits with the Neighborhood Council of Van Nuys [link]
-Valley Glen Mourns Local Artist and Community Activist Steve Porus-Lange [link]
-Back-to-School Safety Tips [link]
-Mayor Seeks Volunteers for Crisis Response Team [link]
-Photos From Around the District [link]
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Thursday, Aug 22, 2013
August 22, 2013
LOS ANGELES –Councilmember Paul Krekorian, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, released the following statement on a proposed contract for the DWP union.
"Through the leadership of Mayor Eric Garcetti and Council President Herb Wesson, the city has secured a labor agreement by which ratepayers will gain savings of more than $400 million over the next four years, and billions of dollars over the next 30 years, while keeping rates from spiking even higher. This agreement results in zero pay increases for the next three years, and a substantial reduction in starting salaries for many jobs, while also implementing pension reform. At the same time, we ensured that the Council and the Mayor will retain authority to continue implementing much needed and overdue reforms at the DWP. This contract certainly is not the end of our continuing efforts to reform the DWP, but it is a very important step in the right direction that achieves significant savings for ratepayers. In the months and years ahead, I look forward to working with my colleagues and the Mayor as we continue to change the culture of the DWP and institute better practices and oversight to ensure that the people's utility will serve the best interests of the people."
Councilmember Paul Krekorian represents Los Angeles' Second Council District, which includes the east San Fernando Valley. His website is cd2.lacity.org, where you can sign up for news updates or visit him on Twitter (@PaulKrekorian) or Facebook.
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Tuesday, Aug 06, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
National Night Out Tonight [link]
Open House Next Thursday: You're Invited! [link]
Community Works Toward A Cleaner North Hollywood [link]
North Hollywood Alleys Get A Fresh Look, L.A. River Says Thank You [link]
Tour of District Businesses Continues [link]
Photos From Around the District [link]
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Monday, Jul 29, 2013
Read the latest issue of the CD2 News by clicking here or on an individual story below:
-Krekorian Calls on DWP to Reform Policy [link]
-Council Supports Legislation Ensuring Greater Public Safety Measures [link]
-Your New District Director: Jackie Keene [link]
-Work continues on North Hollywood segment of I-5 HOV Improvement Project [link]
-City Clerk to Retire After Three Decades of City Service [link]
-Remembering a Work of Art [link]
-How to Sign Up for the Council District 2 Newsletter [link]
-You're Invited to Our New Field Office Open House [link]
-Photos From Around the District [link]
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Gettysburg was very cool. I would like to go back and spend a couple of days. Lots to do there.
I stayed here right in town.
I guess it will have to do !!
Look, 7 pillows on the bed.
Kind of what you would expect.
Dinner at the Dubbin house. VERY GOOD
Maryland crab cakes, sweet tater, basket of home made breads, yes breads 4 different type.
And home made pecan pie. Oh yea a local red wine
After dinner I went looking for GHOSTESSES
DO YOU SEE ANY? Supposed to be in the top window.
So after a good nights sleep, no spooks in the B&B It was time to head South again.
I had 2 routes in the GPS one would get me to Front Royal, beginning of the Skyline Drive in about 2 hours. The other would get me there in about 4-5 hours but be more scenic.
Since it was going to rain all day I had to chose 2 hours or 5 hours in the 44 degree rainy weather.
I was ready in my BIG BIRD suit
Of course I chose the longer route. That's what I'm her for is the scenic routes and the adventure of riding in all different conditions.
I'm not going to run for cover just cause of a little stinking rain !!!
On the way out of Gettysburg I did a little tour of some of the battle grounds.
It is hard to fathom the number of people killed in the one battle, this area.
In 1863 the population of Gettysburg was 2500. There were 51,000 soldiers from both sides that were injured. 20000 were killed during the battle. 40,000 horses were killed.
No too many photos today. Pretty much rained the whole way to Front Royal.
I'm not setting any land speed records on the trip. But I am enjoying the ride which is what it is all about.
I got done early today about 4 PM. Made it to Front Royal VA.
Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed.
It's county Fair time in New England
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Although I've slowed down, don't worry: I haven't forgotten about my march through Final Fantasy XIII! I've finished Taejin's Tower, and am near the end of Oerba.
I think a part of me was avoiding coming back to the game because I was convinced I was under-leveled and about to hit a tough boss fight at the end of Taejin's Tower (Dahaka). I was warned about it, and since I had left the overworld early and was leaning heavily on Sentinel and Medic-heavy paradigms, I was convinced I was going to hit a brick wall. For whatever reason, and with all due respect to those who had trouble, I beat him (it?) on my first try. The first half of the fight was so uneventful I assumed he had a second form, and I had just a single scare in which he hit my party with a ton of debuffs at once, finally giving me an excuse to use Dispelga. Based on a bit of research, I think I may have just lucked out and not run into his worst attack pattern(s). I could also simply have been playing poorly before my last entry — maybe I wasn't under-leveled at all.
In case you think I'm getting cocky, don't worry — I attempted to fight Mithridates and was destroyed.
Luckily, given the waning momentum of my last entry, Oerba has me back on board. After the repetitive bland corridors that dominated the preceding 10 hours or so, it was refreshing to see a hand-crafted, atmospheric area like Oerba. It hit a genuine emotional chord, has some great music, and does some effective environmental storytelling. I loved the little touches, like a fallen Cie'th on an untouched rooftop garden. While I don't want to appear to be endorsing a fetch quest, running around collecting parts for Bhatki was a welcome change of pace compared to the exclusively "kill this mark" sidequests that the game had delivered up to that point.
I know this is a discussion that was run into the ground three years ago, but I'm a bit disappointed this game doesn't have a proper town in it (yet?). I don't think a JRPG needs to have bustling towns, but Final Fantasy XIII feels a bit lonely. Besides Nautilus and the little survivor camp at the beginning, there hasn't been a single point in the game in which I've been around other people. It makes sense from a narrative perspective, but it's also resulted in a world that feels a lot less lived-in, and it obviously left Square Enix quite limited in the sorts of sidequests they could offer.
This leads into a larger issue/observation I've had: this game is dark. It doesn't necessarily seem that way at any given moment, but when you stop to think about it, this game makes something like Majora's Mask seem tame. Lightning's parents are dead, and her sister is in stasis; Hope's mother is dead, and his father could be too; Snow let a lot of people die on his watch, and his fiancee is in stasis; Sazh's wife was killed before the game began, and his son was tasked by a demigod to stop him; everyone Vanille and Fang knew has been dead for hundreds of years, and they were indirectly responsible. The party was abruptly jettisoned from the society they grew up in, are now despised by their fellow citizens, and have spent the entire game being chased due to their society's terrified bloodlust. With the exception of Sazh and Vanille's brief jaunt through Nautilus (which ended in disaster), the l'cie have been utterly alone throughout the entire game. They're now trekking their way through the wiped-out ruins of an entire planet(?). The isolation, even to a third person, is suffocating. The game doesn't always do a great job of communicating this — the tone has shifted wildly a few times — but it's there nonetheless.
Notwithstanding my plans to return to Archylte Steppe and do some sidequesting, I get the sense I'm pretty close to the end of the game. Last I checked, I was somewhere around 45 hours in, though that number is somewhat inflated by my leaving the game sitting on the menu a few times. If this game turns out to be another 10-15 hours — which is the indication I've gotten — I think I might finish it without hitting the "man, I wish this game would end already" point I worry about in this kind of long game.
I've leaned more on character and boss themes, but I've also really liked the background music. The compositions are, at least to my ears, pretty unique, and are at times surprisingly daring. Here's a few of my favourites:
- Lake Bresha - The tone is a little cheery considering the group had just been turned into l'cie, but it fit the icy environment quite well, and evokes the beginning of an adventure.
- The Sunleth Waterscape - I could do without the vocals in this piece, but I find this game's willingness to use vocals in background music kind of endearing. I also generally appreciate how active a lot of the music is — it would have been much easier to stick with more passive, atmospheric sounds.
- The Gapra Whitewood - The vocals are less overpowering here, but it's still got a similarly energetic, techno-infused sound.
- The Archylte Steppe - Like the Lake Bresha theme, this evokes the environment beautifully. I don't want to drop (minor) Xenoblade spoilers in an unrelated article, but there was a location in that game in which the musical style changed, and it was effective for very similar reasons.
- Dust To Dust [Oerba] - (As mentioned above.)