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Feb 27 2013
Our power is back on, which means I can spend some time telling you about Abigail, a calf that was born last week.
We'd gotten a big snowstorm mixed with freezing rain, and Marlboro Man was on full-time feeding duty.
Calves were being born, as is normally the case, but most of them did just fine. They're hardy little pookies.
But as he was feeding with my younger daughter one morning, Marlboro Man found a calf lying on a solid sheet of ice. It had just been born, and though its mama was nearby, the calf just couldn't get its footing and was flailing on the ice, getting colder and colder by the second.
Marlboro Man and our girl picked up the poor baby and placed her in the front of his feed truck in an effort to warm her body. They drove around with her for some time and when she seemed like she'd warmed up quite a bit, Marlboro Man took her back to the area where her mama was and placed her on a warm bed of hay.
Of course, her mama discovered her immediately and came right to her.
Cows take care of their babies. It's beautiful to watch.
Marlboro Man had to continue feeding a bunch of other pastures, so I drove out so my girl and I could watch the baby for a bit. We wound up putting her in the front seat of my vehicle for a bit to warm her up a little more…then we put her back on the hay and drove away for awhile so the mama wouldn't get too nervous.
After some time, we came back to check on the baby, who was still lying down and looking progressively weaker. The cow was nudging her, ostensibly trying to get the calf to get up and around and start sucking…but the calf just wasn't having it.
Except this time we put her in the backseat and I covered her up with my coat, which now smells a little odd.
But I smell a little odd, too, so it's fine.
And one might argue covering her up with my coat wasn't all that necessary since the car was warm. But I can't leave a baby uncovered. It's not in my wiring!
Within fifteen minutes, my girl and I had brought the calf not only TO our house…but also INTO our house.
She was cold! She needed a blankie!
A faux fur one at that.
Her poor body was so cold, even underneath all the blankets, so we just hung out with her and let her suck on our fingers. We fixed her a bottle of colostrum replacer, and while she took some of it, she just didn't have it in her to suck that hard.
Charlie dropped by to wish her well.
And to tell her to stay off of his couch if she knew what was good for her.
When Marlboro Man got back from feeding awhile later, he was exhausted. So he plopped down next to the baby and my daughter and I ran to town.
When we got home, Marlboro Man and the calf were no longer in the mud room.
They were in the living room! And she was up and around and looking much better! And she was nice and toasty warm.
By dark, it had become apparent to both Marlboro Man and me that the calf was probably not going to align with our desire to have a cow manure-free house, so we took her across the driveway to our old cowboy's house, which we now use for an office. She slept in the bathroom, and by the next morning, she was definitely ready for her bottle.
Another good day of bottle feeding and she was bouncing around and doing just fine.
When this kind of thing happens, you want to intervene as little as possible, as you don't really want to get in between the mama and the calf if you don't have to. But in this case, the little one definitely wouldn't have lasted through the afternoon as cold as it was outside and weak as she was. So you just cover them with a faux fur blanket (okay, that's optional), get them to the point that they're strong and doing fine, then it's about mammying them back up with their mamas so they can go on their merry way.
Her name is Abigail.
1031 Comments and 41 Replies
Catrina On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:38 pm
The pic of Ladd on the floor with Abigail is priceless! The whole story just makes me feel warm all over!
Scooby On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:39 pm
So sweet. and the line about her not being in line with your desire for a manure free house made me laugh too. "laughter through tears is my favorite emotion!" (Of course, I'm just emotional today anyway…)
Teena On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:39 pm
Just made me feel warm all over…Thanks, Ree
Terri W On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:40 pm
Please let us know when she gets back with her mother. We'll be waiting!
Jennifer Chaney On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:40 pm
I always knew that Marlboro Man was a big softie down inside!! Glad all is better!!!
Michelle Weisenberg On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:40 pm
Can I move in with you please?
Lesa K On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:41 pm
Love that baby!
Candy Clark On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:41 pm
When we had our cow/calf herd in northern Ohio we sometimes had to bring baby lambs, goats and pigs in the house but they never reunited with the mothers so we continued to hand feed them until they could eat on their own. Calves went to our 5 acre greenhouse for warmth and nourishment We once had a blind calf born after a difficult birth and the mother died. We were going to destroy the baby but our kids and their cousins took over the job of feeding Simon and raising him to maturity. One kid then took him to the county fair. He ended up in someone's freezer. Didn't win any ribbons, but he taught these kids an important lesson. These babies need to be bottle fed 4 times a day and kept clean. Once the novelty wears off most kids want to quit but these kids did a terrific job and still talk about Simon. Bless you and your family for taking care of God's creatures the way you do..
Erin Y On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:41 pm
This story made my entire day!
Lindie On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:41 pm
Is she back with her mama now?
Paula P. On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:42 pm
I'm so glad that Abigail made it. I posted the first pictures you took of her last week to my Facebook wall and friends have been asking if she was okay..
I agree with everyone else. We need a photo of Abigail being reunited with her mama.
Andrea Knox On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:42 pm
I can't tell you how many times my parents would have to bring a calf into the house that had been born overnight and had gotten too cold. This was before calf warmer boxes my mom would run a warm bath and put the calf in the tub to warm it up then put it in front of the heater in the bathroom off of the mud room. BTW I love that you have a mud room too
With 6 kids to get ready in the morning the bathroom was always busy but would be quite a shock to sit down to go to the bathroom then have the " blank" scared out of you by a warmed up calf
Lauren Chapazar On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:42 pm
You all do good work!
Chrissie V. On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:43 pm
Those pictures have this city girl teary-eyed! Maybe because my own baby girl is Abigail!
Mike On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:43 pm
Abigail rocks.
kathy shipes On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:43 pm
that was wonderful how you all took care of that baby even to bring it to your home that why you all are great people most people would not have done that i bet i know one happy mommy god bless you .i love the picture of mm man laying beside the little calf it was great.
trish On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:43 pm
I am so in awe…I want a baby cow wrapped in faux fur in my house!!! So happy Abigail is getting stronger. Cow Love <3
Kim On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:43 pm
What a touching story, Ree. I'm so glad Abigail is okay!!! She's just adorable!
Linda Hale On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:43 pm
Such a sweet story. I remember when I was in junior high (yes, I'm old enough to be part of those "pre-middle school days"). I got up, dressed, and came downstairs for breakfast before school. I walked into the dining room/kitchen area and in front of the fireplace was a newborn calf (still wet and yucky) wrapped in a blanket and warming by the fire. It was a very cold, snowy, icy day; much like the one you described. My dad (who was a veterinarian) happened to go check the cattle and break the ice on the pond just in time to witness the calf being born and sliding right onto the ice. The ice broke and the calf was slipping into the water just as he got to him.
He saved the calf and I decided against eating any breakfast that day.
I'm glad Abigail is going to be happy ad healthy!
Elaina Daniels On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:44 pm
I love it that you all went to the trouble to do this. I know a lot of farmers who would have just let it died, simply because of the time involved.
marymn11 On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:44 pm
had to read fast to get to the end — the mom in me and cow lover needed to know that she made it…thx for the pix and the story. of course she needed a blanket…
Linda On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:44 pm
It has to feel good knowing you saved her life. I hope Abigail and her mother have bonded now.
Julie R On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:44 pm
Reminds me of when we lived in Montana. Such an exciting, amazing time watching the calves. Thank you for sharing!
BG On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:44 pm
Thank you, Ree, for sharing this lovely story. I think you were Abigail's angel that day…
Connie On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:44 pm
I've read all your posts from day one. This is one of your best posts EVER!
lisa N On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:44 pm
Oh, I'm in love with Abigail!!
Michele On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
Beautiful story thanks for shaing.
Jan On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
What a touching story welcome baby abigail.
Nikki H On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
Love this kind of story! So sweet! I did this with kittens, so I kinda know what you're talking about. It just a lot larger bottle, huh?
GiseB On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
Oh my goodness! That picture of your hubby with Abigail on the floor just melted my heart.
Judy Harrison On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
What a beautiful animal calves and cows are! They have the most beautiful eyes. I'm so happy to hear good stories about people who care about animals. Thank you!
Erin Randall On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
When we started dating in high school, I the city girl couldn't believe my farm boy boyfriend (now husband) when he told me they brought calves INTO their house. It seemed crazy to me, then after a while not so crazy and I have experienced it many times with goat kids. Glad the baby got warmed up! Brings back memories and now I can't wait until we get our goats this spring!
Elizabeth Roy On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story! Abigail is beautiful and you and Marlboro Man are beautiful to do this. You can buy another coat!
Marilyn On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 pm
Thanks for the story. Love them and your show. Keep them coming You have a wonderful family.
mamajenny On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:46 pm
Awww…I have pictures of a foal we had, that we brought into the kitchen. Those are really good memories.
Jennifer F On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:46 pm
This is such an AWESOME story…We do not raise cattle but we have horses I can relate with the thinking you will do anything to help them. I personally love the part of the Faux Fur Blanket..That fixes everything!!!
Amy On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:46 pm
I hope she doesn't get eaten one day!
nauheim On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:46 pm
as a meat eater….who wishes she were a vegatarian…I thank you. To know that these animals receive all that they need in order to grow in such a natural and healthy environment is truly a wonderful insight. I wish every farmer and rancher felt this way about their work. The photo of a very tired Malboro Man with the calf made me cry. Thank you for allowing us a peek into your beautiful, but sometimes hard world.
Kerstin Madden On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:47 pm
That is such a beautiful story … I love animals so much when we visited family in Wisconsin in the Wintertime I always felt horrible for them poor Baby's being in this cold weather outside …
susie burgert On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:47 pm
my little one thought this story was a new edition of a Charlie book!!! HE loves the books and well…this really did play out like a new Charlie book….hope it makes it to print…of course Charlie will be the hero and probably thought of the idea of the furry blanket
Great story….awesome photos. Glad all made it thru the snow storm
Tammi On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:48 pm
She's beautiful! Job well done.
Karole On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:48 pm
Thank you Ree, we were all worried about Abigail. Beautiful pictures…why am I crying??
Melissa in Texas On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:48 pm
So glad Abigail made it!! Love, love, love the pic. of her & Marlboro Man in the mud room, that is so like something my son & I would do and have done with puppies! And that she was in the living room when you got home was hilarious! You do what you gotta do for the babies.
Jeannean On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:49 pm
My husband is a land surveyor. For Valentine's Day, from one of his jobs, he brought me home a premie Belted Galloway whose mother had died. I called him Tiny because he was smaller than my golden. I bottlefed him 3 times a day for 3 months then twice a day for 3 more months. He grew up with our dogs in the back yard. I have pictures of him walking though the house when he got stuck on the front purch and had to get to the back porch where the ramp was. (Cows do not do steps very well.) Sleeping in a pile with the dogs He is now 5 years old. I had to get him a companion cow in 2009 cause he was lonesome and getting too rambuctious and my husband would not let me have a llama.
Judy On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:49 pm
Love your blog! This particular story took me back to my childhood, growing up on a farm in Indiana!
Chelsea VanR. On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:49 pm
What a sweet, beautiful story! I'm so glad your cows have such wonderful, conscientous people to look after them
Annette Cook On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:49 pm
OK, bawling like a baby. First off, this brings back SO many memories of when I would sneak down to the barn when our cattle were calving and watch as my Dad would assist as a cow was giving birth. His big strong hands were so gentle with the new born calf. Then it was our duty to help bottle feed them if the mother didn't take it. Oh how I miss those days. Your stories are wonderful.
Cyndi A On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:51 pm
You're good people Drummonds!
Alison Brookins On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:51 pm
this just makes my heart feel good.
Kathy W On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:51 pm
I love watching your show and the stories you share. What a precious story. You two are precious. This story made me cry. What a wonderful family you two have and with out a doubt know there is so much love and the love carries over to the animals. Cannot beat the country life. Would not trade it for the world.
Monica On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:51 pm
Just another reason that I love you and your family, Ree~ Such compassion and tenderness. You all Rock for saving little Abigail
Barb H On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:51 pm
Thanks for bringing back fond memories to this Iowa farmers daughter. My blow dryer was a life saver several times.
janette On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:52 pm
Lucky Abigail! It's calving season here in northern wyoming as well. They are tough little pookies!
Roro On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:52 pm
Love this story….thank you for warming all our hearts with this.
Lisa Adcock On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:52 pm
Once you are a mother, ALL babies speak to your soul. I would have done the same thing and now I know even more why you love YOUR Marlboro Man. I call my hubby, "Handsome" and he is as beautiful inside as he is on the outside. My mother bought me your cookbook for Christmas and I have SO enjoyed it and making the recipes within….so far "Marlboro Man's Favorite Sandwich" is the favorite!
Randee On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:53 pm
Ummm, I'm pretty sure Abigail is is a boy (just based on the one picture), so maybe you could rename him Abbot? Or Hank works too. Loved the story too, you're a great story teller/writer.
Joann On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:54 pm
That was the sweetest little story!
Deb H. On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:54 pm
Ok, this post spoke to me…I am the person who nurses what ever little thing that needs nursing!!! But, I would be the one sleeping next to the baby!!! I am the mothering, nurturing one…my hubby….not so much!! Lol
Cindy Purucker On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:55 pm
We used to have a dairy farm and a lot of the cold winter nights were when the cows decided to have their babies. More that once we had a calf in the bath tub in a nice warm bath.
Tracey On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:55 pm
I grew up with calves staying in our unfinished basement every now and then. We just had one stay the night in the garage during the snow. Hubby just got home from pulling a breech baby. It survived!
Helen Smith On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:56 pm
Love this story and your Big hearts!!
Barb O On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:56 pm
OH my, she is the sweetest thing. Loved reading this post.
CindySue On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:57 pm
So sweet and I love her name.
Vicki A On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:59 pm
This sounds like it would make a wonderful children's book for Rea to write!
Holly Decker On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:59 pm
Oh that was just beautiful.
I KNEW I liked you for a reason!
{besides your recipes}
Love and Hugs,
maryann On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:59 pm
What a sweet story! The little calf which is worth quite a bit of money when it grows to feedlot size and isn't so cute any more would have surely died had you not intervened and that is money out of your pocket. That is why you are in business. This calf will end up on someone's dinner table. In about 2 years when you all look down at that nice steak on your plate say "hi Abagail". I have raised calves, pigs, sheep, chickens and goats. I felt bad when they went to slaughter. But if you are a meat eater something has to die. You don't name your dinner.
Denise H On Wednesday, February 27 at 8:59 pm
Thank you for sharing your Abigail story. I really loved it, and loved the picture of Abigail being warmed with blankets, and in the background there is a whole row of boots….that was a great picture. Thanks again for sharing
Leysa Rought On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:00 pm
Awww! What a cutie! I'm glad she is doing well.
Joyce On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:00 pm
What a sweet story. I love happy endings! I'm so glad she's OK.
Rebecca H. On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:00 pm
Thanks for letting us know. I was wondering how she was doing.
Shari Johnson On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:01 pm
What a touching story! I love a happy ending! Thank you for updating us on this little one! I was rooting for her!
Michelle On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:01 pm
Bless you, I *heart* Abigail.
Karen I Ford On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:02 pm
This is the part of ranching that most people do not see nor do they understand. You have to love what you do, the painful things and all, to make it work. It is a very special calling!!
Linda Schillinger On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:03 pm
What a wonderful story. I love her name. It suits her…
Jane Wauk On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:03 pm
To everyone going aaawwww and thinking they're heroes…don't forget she is a beef cow & saved for economic reasons as well. If you want a truly heartwarming story, check out the Farm Sanctuary page, where there are happy endings. Real happy endings.
jmroda On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:03 pm
sweet, sweet:))
Nia M On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:04 pm
Maureen On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:04 pm
Yes Hello and Welcome Abigail ! Please come to Connecticut – you'd the best addition to my friends farm.
katie On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:04 pm
I love this <3
pam from ohio On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:05 pm
The photo of Marlboro Man lying on the floor next to Abigail made me tear up. You are kind people and are raising kind children. Nature doesn't always need to take its course…sometimes a helping hand (and a faux fur blanket) are all that are needed. xoxo
Jan Kling. On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:05 pm
I loved this story, so glad she is doing well. You are an old softy, but that is a good thing.
Kelly R. On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:05 pm
I had to read this out loud to my family, because we have also been through this wonderful experience! I love the pictures, too!
On another note, I just returned from a Girl's Weekend, and one of my friends lent me your book, "Black Heels and Tractor Wheels"…. it is great, and it was so fun reading about your love affair and families! I highly recommend it!
Cindy Parres On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:05 pm
Abigail is a lucky calf. Way to go.
Ginny On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:06 pm
Did Abigail reunite successfully with her mama? Don't know how cows feel about their children smelling like humans. Thanks for saving her!
Kg On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:06 pm
Great story!
Sylvia Barnes On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:06 pm
Abigail is precious. Although I do not live on a ranch, I think that is the sweetest thing ever. I would have done the very same thing! Good mama skills!!!
Lynda G On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:07 pm
soooooo sweet and the great pictures helped tell the story. Abigail, what a lucky girl!
Lindsay A. On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:07 pm
Thank you for sharing this, Ree. I love calves and she is so precious! They have the sweetest faces and most adorable eyes. I'm so glad you all were able to help her:)
Donna On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:08 pm
Great story! Thanks for saving Abagail's life!
Andrea B On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:08 pm
I can identify with livestock in the house. It was an especially cold and snowy day for Tn. and when I came home from work I found out that my daughter then 8 had moved her pony into our laundry room. Her older brother who was suppose to be watching her said, I had nothing to do with it, the weather man said everyone needed to bring their pets inside and the next thing I knew she had the pony in the laundry room.Fortunely he had not made any messes but getting him out proved to be much harder than getting him in. She is now 35 and we still laugh and call her when the weatherman says bring your pets in to see if their are any extras in her house!
Gee On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:10 pm
Lynda B.P. On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:10 pm
She IS beautiful. The story is beautiful, and your family is wonderful. But you do realize she cannot be hamburger or steak or short ribs, right? Once you name her, you gotta keep her! Then you can write a book about her, too, just like Charlie! I can se it now, "The adventures of Charlie and Abigail down at the Ranch". : P
Cindy J On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:11 pm
What a sweet story! Thanks to you and your family it has a happy ending.
Kathy Handley On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:11 pm
Nothing cuter than a baby calf! So glad she is doing so much better and will soon reunite with her Mama, who I hope will take right to her. Thanks for the photos and the narrative! Keep us all posted – Abigail (my Great-Grandmother's name – Abbie for short), is a lucky girl!
Janet Neill On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:11 pm
June Hulse On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:11 pm
This took me right back to the cattle ranch we had in Kansas. We did the same thing as you. However we would warm them in the truck on the way to the house. Put them under blankets in the mudroom and put the blow dryer inside the blanket. Took the calf's temp until it had gotten to normal. Those were the fun days and very stressful. Thanks for sharing this and thanks for being so good to your livestock.
Patti H. On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:12 pm
That is such a sweet story….made me cry. You guys are great. Thanks for sharing that. Even Charlie looked like he was worried about Abigail!
Diane Decker On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:13 pm
Back in the early sixties, we lived on a dairy farm. In weather just like what you described, we found a nearly frozen newborn Holstein heifer that we kids hauled to the house in a red wagon. We rubbed that baby down with towels in front of the oil stove in our kitchen and since she was too weak to suck on a bottle, we dipped our hand in milk replacer with WHISKEY in it (no one in our house drank). I remember staying up half the night until we had that sweet girl warm and dry and sucking down bottles. Your story brought back a long-forgotten precious memory. Thanks for that, Ree!
Katie C On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:14 pm
We have also had to do this several times with babies. We have a wood burning stove in my parents basement so the babies get to spend their time warming up down there! It was definitely the most rewarding thing to be a part of as a child getting to save the calf from the elements and hope to get them back to mom as soon as we could! Spend many hours in the basement "hanging out" with the calf to make sure it was okay! Thanks for posting this!!
Karen Ray On Wednesday, February 27 at 9:15 pm
You guys rock! My 15 year old, just saved a mama dog and her puppies. I went from a house hold of 1 to 9 dogs. Love them all. I'm trying to find good homes, but people are reluctant to give references for puppies. Good luck with Abigail and I love your post. Stay warm.


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Celebrated pianist plays Dorothy House fundraiser
Posted: October 03, 2013|
Internationally acclaimed as one of Britain's finest contemporary musicians, working alongside artists such as Peter Gabriel, Madeleine Peyroux, Chaka Khan, Jeff Beck, Omar and Mica Paris, Jason Rebello will be playing a benefit gig to raise funds for Dorothy House Hospice at Cooper Hall in Frome on Saturday.
Jason has generously donated his fee, and all profits from the event will be given to support the work of this invaluable local charity.
Fay Goodridge, trustee and associate director of the Cooper Hall Foundation, spoke to Jason for Your Time:
"Rebello" is a somewhat unusual name – where did you grow up and what's your background?
Jason: It's not that unusual, it depends where you come from!
It's originally Portuguese, although has travelled by way of India via my grandmother who lived in Burma.
The only link to my heritage was that there were always excellent curries served up at home!
You were born and grew up in London, so what prompted your move to Bath?
I regularly came to a meditation centre in Bradford on Avon and fell in love with this area.
It coincided with the time I met my wife who was keen to move to the West Country and we arrived in Bath from London to settle and eventually start our family.
It afforded us a much better quality of lifestyle than being in a big city.
Do you think your cultural and spiritual heritage have directly influenced your music?
I consider myself very "English" having been born and grown up here, so culturally "No", but spiritually I would have to say "Yes".
I still meditate regularly and as a young man originally wanted to be a Buddhist monk.
So in that sense all my life experiences and observations filter into the music and certainly when I write lyrics that reflect my interests and experiences.
When did you first start playing?
I took up the piano, aged 5. My teacher could play the theme tune to Match of the Day and I thought being able to do that was incredible ...something I had heard on the television could be played in real life!
Those early music memories leave a lasting impression, and when I finally had kids of my own I spent a lot of time watching children's television and listening to the songs of their generation.
Getting to watch endless episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine was the starting point of me composing and making a jazz album specifically to appeal to children.
Who were your earliest musical influences?
I found jazz very difficult to listen to as a young child – my Dad played me Miles Davis and I just didn't get it ... it all felt a bit bleak ... where were the words?!
I listened mostly to my parents' collection – The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, then moved on to listening to more soul and funk – The Crusaders, Grover Washington, Weather Report moving towards Jazz Fusion.
Then I discovered Dave Brubeck, and re-listened to Miles Davies and was hooked. I think you need to develop your palette and learn the language of a new musical genre and that can take time.
I love piano jazz – Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal and more recently Neil Cowley and Zoe Rahman. I'm going to put you on the spot and ask you who are favourite pianists?
The most influential person for me has been Herbie Hancock, who I went to see live at the old Hammersmith Odeon aged about 14.
It's still the best gig I've ever been to – I was awestruck and just wanted to be part of that scene ... jazzy, funky, electronic, experimental, and open-minded.
As a fan of Weather Report back in the day, tell me about working with Wayne Shorter.
When I left college I was part of an enormous jazz boom in the UK along with Courtney Pine, Loose Tubes etc, and BMG wanted to sign me and asked who I would like as a producer.
Wayne Shorter was my dream ticket ... there was no other dream ... and it came true!
It was an incredible experience working with him, he had been almost god-like to me, but I learned very early on in the industry that all my heroes were normal people and that being successful and famous wouldn't make me contented.
Then it seemed like a bit of a disappointment, yet in reality it was a real blessing.
It's part of the reason why I've always nurtured the spiritual side of my being as well as the music.
How did you become the pianist in Sting's band?
Another piano player I greatly admired was Kenny Kirkland who was the original pianist in Sting's live band, who had apparently recommended my playing before he sadly died.
Sting sent me an email and asked me if I would like to come out to Italy and work with the band and I have played with him regularly since the early '90s.
What are your most memorable gigs?
There are lots of memorable gigs for different reasons.
When you are on tour you perform the same set each night, but once in a while a certain magic happens when everything is just right and comes together all at once – the band plays perfectly, the audience responds in a certain way as is with you, the ambience is electric ... I had experience that playing with Sting at the Royal Albert Hall.
As a key part of the boom in the British jazz movement of the '80s and early '90s, how do you view the health of the current jazz scene in the UK?
I think it's very healthy, vibrant and exciting. I'm always amazed by the quality and quantity of younger performers still coming through.
Let's talk about the new album, Anything But Look which is due out on November 4...
I'm just putting the finishing touches to it now.
It's a return to a jazz/funk/soul inspired album with guest vocals by Omar, Joy Rose and Will Downing.
It's honest and I hope people pick up on that and enjoy it as an album in its entirety – it makes me smile!
■ Tickets cost £25 to include a champagne reception which starts at 7pm
Jason's gig starts at 8pm.
Book online at www.cooperhall.org.

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The California legislative season ended on September 30, with Governor Jerry Brown signing several new bills into law. While some of these new California employment laws break new ground, most of them extend or expand existing legislation. They go into effect on January 1, 2013. We will be highlighting these laws in greater detail in future posts. Below is a brief summary of eight new bills signed into law by the Governor:
- AB 1844 – Social Media Password Restrictions. Prohibits an employer from requiring or requesting an employee or applicant for employment to disclose a username or password for the purpose of accessing personal social media, to access personal social media in the presence of the employer, or to divulge any personal social media.
- AB 2103 – Wage and Hour Overtime Laws. Prohibits paying a salary to non-exempt employees that includes compensation for overtime hours (this law was designed to overturn a 2011 court decision).
- AB 1964 – Protection of Religious Dress and Behavior. An extension of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), this bill includes religious dress or religious grooming practices as a belief or observance covered by the protections against religious discrimination. It specifies an accommodation of an individual's religious dress or grooming practice that would require that person to be segregated from other employees is not considered a reasonable accommodation.
- AB 2386 – Breastfeeding in the Workplace. This new law expands the definition of 'sex' under FEHA, which currently prohibits discriminatory practices relating to gender, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth as protected under 'Sex'. The new law includes breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding.
- AB 2396 – Employment of infants in the entertainment industry. This bill extends the current law which restricts the employment of infants in the entertainment industry, by requiring the completion and submission of a medical certification and approval before a temporary permit for the employment of the infant may be issued.
- AB 2674 – Inspection of Employee Files. Under this expansion of the existing law, both current and former employees must be granted access to their employee files, employers must develop and provide written request forms upon the verbal request of an employee to view their files, and employers must provide copies to the employee within 30 days of the request, or face a penalty.
- SB 1193 – Human Trafficking. This bill will require specified employers to post a notice that contains information related to slavery and human trafficking in a conspicuous area, readily visible to employees and the public.
- SB 1255 – Itemized Wage Statements. In addition to the information that is already required to be included on pay stubs, this new law requires that itemized wage statements issued by temporary staffing firms must include the rate of pay and total hours worked for each temp assignment.
For a glimmer of hope for employers, there were two employment-related bills that the Governor vetoed:
- AB 889, which would have extended wage-and-hour protections to baby sitters, caregivers to the elderly and disabled, and other domestic workers.
- AB 1450, which would have forbidden discrimination against the unemployed.
These are only a few of the changing rules for employers taking effect in 2013. Stay tuned as more details of these California labor laws are clarified in future posts.


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I truly disliked Thanksgiving as a kid–all the agony of Christmas but without the presents. Now that I'm grown up it's a bit different, though I still am baffled by the power this holiday has over people. My perfect Thanksgiving would be watching two of the greatest movies ever about importance of family, The Godfather I and II. Back to back.
However, many of my friends share a different sentiment. They hold a weird sentimentality towards a holiday whose menu gets repeated about a month later for Christmas dinner. Since I love my friends and I love a party, we do potluck for 30 at my house. There's a chance with potluck Thanksgiving you'll end up with a table groaning under pies and wine, not that I'd really mind, but Thanksgiving purists who are invited ensure the presence of green bean casserole (this year a gourmet version made by a sci-fi writer), yams and mashed potatoes. The vegetarians bring something they can eat; it's called celebration loaf. Two smoked turkeys arrived courtesy of a close friend and her husband; the birds can be served at room temp, thus freeing up my oven for other things. There's wild boar ham from yet another guest who is anything but a wild bore. I've made two batches of braised Brussels sprouts, one vegan, one loaded with bacon (see recipe below), and I'm making a vegetarian dressing, two pans. Oh and cranberry sauce. I did that from scratch.
Since Thanksgiving coincides with Hanukkah this year, I also have a 12lb brisket in the oven, and latkes will be made. Hanukkah is a festival for giving thanks, it's kinda cool they fall together this year. The ham-bringer is also bringing the menorah (he's very progressive), plus we have bags of gelt. Appetizers will arrive. Something with kale is coming, along with herbed greens beans, roasted root veggies, grains, homemade gravies (vegan and not), corn casserole, salads and pie. Lots of pie. Homemade pie. Store-bought pie. Pumpkin, berry, pecan, apple.
Whether you celebrate Thanksgivukkah with family, friends or alone with the Corleone family, have lovely one.
Vegan Braised Brussels Sprouts:
Wash B sprouts and cut in half.
Chop and onion and garlic (I used 6 cloves, you may decide differently) and sauté them in olive oil with some fresh thyme (optional). If you want to add salt and pepper, now is the time.
When the aromatics begin to release their scent and are starting to sizzle, throw in B sprouts and let them sit for a couple minutes until they start to brown and then turn bright green. Flip them, then cook a little more. Add sliced mushrooms and toss contents of pan again, and pour in some vegetable broth. When it starts to boil, cover the pan and turn down the heat and wait a couple minutes.
Uncover pan, see if mushrooms are steamed through. If so, remove from heat; if not, re-cover and return to low heat.
For the baconed version, cook bacon, crumble it, and use about 2 or 3 tbs of the bacon fat for cooking B sprouts. Add liquid of choice once the veggies are sorta browned, then cover and cook until bright green. Take off heat then add the crumbled bacon.


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Casual brunch west Queen west
Where to go for a casual, not too expensive brunch around Queen and Ossington? Sunday. Don't want to fight crowds - just decent food, not overly trendoid nor excessively grungy.
Levack Block, on Ossington a couple of blocks north of Queen, might do the trick:
Google "Levack Block brunch" for reviews, there are a couple out there on the intarwebs.
I live closer to Bathurst than to Ossington so my casual brunch spots in the area reflect that. There are several good options. My choices would be (in no particular order):
Swan on Queen near Clinton is tasty but no good if there are more than 4 of you as most of the seating is at booths that can't seat more than 4.
A bit further west on Queen near Manning - Squirly's is a very casual, cheap, reliable place. Not a typical Chowhound destination, a bit (but not excessively) grungy, but a decent, inexpensive, neighbourhood place.
Fresh (Queen at Shaw, next to Swan) is not the most comfortable, the patrons are young and covered in Lululemon, and it is vegetarian so no bacon with your eggs but the food is good, especially brunch. I like it but have trouble convincing El Presidente to brunch without bacon.
If you can venture up to Dundas and a few blocks (really, not far) east of Ossington, there's Musa at Euclid. I like their grilled fruit and egg plate and have had good brunch experiences there.
Amazing Grace (Dundas around Bellwoods) has yummy food but is very popular, small and can be too much of a wait so don't bother if you don't want to fight crowds.
The Palmerston (on Palmerston at Dundas, north side) is more of an Italian cafe - not trendy in the West Queen West way, clean, good food - would meet your criteria though I can't remember if it is a typical brunch menu.
Very trendy and popular but fun are the bluegrass brunches at the Dakota - on Ossington a couple doors north of College. Family style eating - they bring big plates of whatever is on the menu that day for the whole table. I think it's about $12 a person. Lots of small children and young, hipster parents. Not excessively grungy but not excessively clean, either. Go early or you'll be fighting crowds.
Skip the Drake - OK food but too pricey, too trendy, and too popular. Though it is good if you just want to grab a muffin and coffee in the coffee shop.
And, finally, I have noticed the Lakeview Lunch on Dundas at Ossington is being cleaned up and was about to re-open. Has anyone been by recently? Heard anything? If it is open, it might meet your criteria and in a great, retro, diner atmosphere.
re: VP of Feeling Groovy
Still missing Sugar, the ultimate West Queen West brunch spot. VP, would the Dundas and Bellwoods spot in your post be "Saving" Grace, by any chance?
The Gladstone is perfect. Fresh and delicious baked goods as well. Top quality. Casual and well priced.
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A warning... the Dakota brunch is all you can eat, but its as simple as you can get, no substitutions from the scrambled eggs, potatoes and bacon.
Levack Block and the Beaver serve pretty well priced and delicious brunch menus.
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Thanks for the warning. It may not take much to dissuade me from dealing with bluegrass before the sun goes down. Will re-think.
re: Nyleve
Gladstone really does fit the description. Nice room too.
One of my favorites is 'Luna cafe'. I don't think they have a sign or anything. It's two short blocks north of Queen on Dovercourt rd. It's a very nice antiquated building on the corner, and their brunches are quite nice. It's never very packed, nor is it overly trendy. Just decent brunch, nice atmosphere and well-made espresso. Hope it helps.


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Kurt Haskell-Flight 253 Passenger Here:
Mlive, why would you post this obviously bogus story about Bin Laden, but fail to post the biggest story of the weekend, which is found in this story below:
Here is the relevant quote:
Federal agents also tell ABCNews.com they are attempting to identify a man who passengers said helped Abdulmutallab change planes for Detroit when he landed in Amsterdam from Lagos, Nigeria.
Authorities had initially discounted the passenger accounts, but the agents say there is a growing belief the man have played a role to make sure Abdulmutallab "did not get cold feet."
Is it not important that my story has once again been proven to be correct? Is it not important that I once again caught the government in a lie? I'm sorry, but to me this should be top of the front page material.
I hope that you also haven't stooped so low as to sweep under the rug what is going on here.
Continued....There are another ticket counter BEFORE the glass cubicle area, and that is NOT where Kurt saw the man. You are confusing the two areas.
Beau, my husband talked to you this weekend about this. We were in the glass cubicle area right next to where you board the plane. THIS is where he saw the incident, and I 100% guarantee that we were sitting about 10 feet away from there,
I am using Lori's blog. I believe I have now posted 3 articles on it.
Don't be so quick to dismiss my story. You need to look into it further.
Boarding gate.
I haven't stepped back from my statement. I am providing the statement of a fellow passenger. Keep your story straight.
I got a good laugh out of this article, specifically this quote, "The system worked only after the attack was foiled".
1. Flight 253 passengers were not allowed off of the plane for 20 mintues after we landed. Nobody knew if there were further accomplices, bombs on the plane, or a smoldering fire below seat 19A(near the gas tank). All of the passengers lives were at further risk during this time period.
2. During the above referenced 20 minute time period, law enforcement did not ome out of the first class section and had no idea what was occurring on the remainder of the plane.
3. Carry on bags were never hand searched. Flight 253 passengers were allowed to carry them off the plane and held in close confines with all of the carry on bags for one hour after the passengers entered the terminal. Bomb sniffing dogs arrived one hour later and found something(bomb?) in the carry on bag of a "Man in Orange".
4. The officers watching over the passengers in customs had no idea that there was even a bomb threat on the plane for quite some time after it landed. Therefore, they were not on high alert whil detaining the passengers.
5. Even though officers were aware that a passenger in seat 31A, 31B, 32A, or 32B filmed the entire terrorist attack, they never seized the cameras of the passengers, and to my knowledge, never found the camera, which could have contained significant evidence.
Sounds like the system worked fine after the terrorist attack.
Kurt Haskell
Here is a further update:
Read the entire update here:
An update on this story can be read here:
For the first time since we left customs, I had a discussion with one of my fellow passengers. That passenger had some interesting things to say. I will post an update in a couple of hours. It would be sooner, but I am on a radio show at 5PM. KH
Thank you for your continued support. If you haven't seen it yet, please take a look at the update Lori posted on her blog yesterday.
Always tell the truth no matter what the cost. KH
We have absolutely received nothing and are negotiating nothing for our story. We simply want the government to look into our claims, nothing more.
Also, here is a blog entry by a reporter which backs up and further details Kurt's blog entry below. The Detroit News is also running an article on this as well on their website.
Lori Haskell here. Having major problems posting Kurt's entry on here, so I am linking to my personal blog. Happy New Year and safe travels!
OK, everyone, Lori Haskell here. This site is giving me a hard time posting Kurt's latest blog entry, so I am linking to my personal blog, so you all can read his update there. Sorry for the delay in posting, he is doing a radio show right now. Happy New Year!
Part One
-The Man In Orange and the Merry Go Round of Ron Smith/U.S. Customs-
As many of you know, my wife Lori and I were passengers and innocent victims of Northwest Flight 253 (Flight 253). We have repeated our story many times to various reporters, television and radio stations ,both across the country and abroad. Our story has never changed. What I would like to emphasize in this article is that not only did we almost lose our lives in the air, but we also almost lost our lives after our plane landed. Let me explain.
When Flight 253 landed, the passengers were forced to stay on the plane on the runway for 20 minutes. We were forced to do this despite not knowing whether there was a further bomb on our plane held by another passenger, in a carry on bag, or in the cargo hold. This action taken by law enforcement further endangered the lives of every passenger on flight 253.
I am doing much better than I was earlier in the week.
No comment on your second question, but thank you for your continued interest.
This was a response to Geewhiz99's comment below.


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Originally posted by Hodo
It is still very popular.. In fact it is so popular that a long running mod was made in it's name. Infact it is so popular that i know a lot of people who do not know what Battletech is... But they still love Mechwarrior.
BT on the other hand have the sort of fanatical that scares developers.
Did WB have a choice with Batman Arkham Knight... In short.. No.
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In the end, this is just another of many titles that failed to deliver. Which is what many people expected. It will simply continue the slide into irrelevancy and F2P forgettability. Too bad, decent IP, "meh" game.
Originally posted by Burntvet
I know, it's just so frustrating because the franchise has so much potential, and it will probably be another decade before another group gets the chance to make another one, with no guarantee that they will be any more talented than the group of liars and poltroons who gave us this piece of garbage.
It galls me to say it, but Micro$oft should have made it themselves.
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Game is plain brainless pvp, there is nothing more, internet have tonns of similar games, spec ops, tanks, planes but its ok if i like to shoot without thinking much i can take one for some time, bad thing in this game is very bad controls its unplayable, i predict shutdown if they not change controls, for now game is only for pura fanatics who will learn months how to control theit mech, 2nd its pure pay to win, paid mechs last to the end and shooting each other head to head without a scrach most of the battle when othersdie after ONE hit, go and try this super ballance free players vs pay to win noobs, waste of time there is nothing about mechwarrior universe just a copy/paste looks ! Mech warrior 4 if im not wrong still can play online, this old game have right good controls and more exciting, why its so hard to make controls like in hawken(its another brainless fps without anything in just pvp ,but its not pay to win yet) or other games with standard controls.
This quoted posting at whole is very wrong.
"Torquemada... do not implore him for compassion. Torquemada... do not beg him for forgiveness. Torquemada... do not ask him for mercy. Let's face it, you can't Torquemada anything!"
MWO Music Video - What does the Mech say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF6HYNqCDLI
Originally posted by Thorqemada
Seems pretty accurate to me.
No - his whole posting has the only reason to transport negativity and badmouth anything.
The game is far from being brainless - if anything its the opposite.
"Torquemada... do not implore him for compassion. Torquemada... do not beg him for forgiveness. Torquemada... do not ask him for mercy. Let's face it, you can't Torquemada anything!"
MWO Music Video - What does the Mech say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF6HYNqCDLI
Originally posted by Thorqemada
Maybe so, but that doesn't invalidate any of his points
Originally posted by Thorqemada
It is mindless PvP; the only brain cells you ever used in MWO was in loading out your mech to begin with, and PGI has done their level best to eliminate any kind of meaningful customization. Sure, you CAN loadout something different than what everyone else runs, but then you will suck and die.
Originally posted by Thorqemada
I got permabanned last month for posting the text from SARNA that Garth excised in his argument that MWO ECM worked the same as in TT, which proved him wrong, so I haven't seen it, but let me tell you what would have been an improvement from my perspective:
First of all, the original configuration was anything but "smooth." The throttle was impossible to adjust with any kind of precision, the weapon grouping mechanic was idiotic, and while the original shut down mechanic was better than the new one, it was really stupid, too.
So, what did they do? Can you use number keys for throttle? Can you rearrange weapons groups in the list? Can you reliably startup and shutdown again? Have they removed the torso-look delay? Can you pick either your mech or your map so as to customize for whichever planet you are on?
I doubt it; I spent too long dealing with the bunch of misanthropic poltroons at PGI to have any faith in their ability to competently perform any task more difficult than tying their shoes, and I would double check the shoes.
Even in beta it was easy to see which way this game would go, and it is too bad really. A lot of the cash shop mechs are simply better, which is P2W, despite what anyone says. Add to that the problems with imbalances, especially ECM, and throw in the fact that the game is 100% PvP and it clearly not the mechwarrior/battletech game most fans would want. It is just a mech shooter, and not a very good one at that. It is World of Tanks in mechs only 10% as good, and that game is pay to win as well. Anyway MWO fails as good battletech game and and MMO. And all that is a shame.
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Well... The two best games in the whole Mechwarrior franchise wer Mechwarrior Mercenaries and Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries. Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries is used to this day as a great mechwarrior multiplayer. Both made by Fasa Interactive. The Microsoft mechwarrior games were the Mech Assault games on X Box. So no... Microsoft would NOT have made a better MWO. Original Fasa Interactive might have, if they had not been eaten by Microsoft and cleaned of their good people, then spit out.
This... compared to MW4: mercs... is nothing. it is a sad attempt at mechwarrior. I am guessing they have looked more at the Mech centre arcades when they built this, than the popular game franchise which, might be a mistake because... how many mech centres exist nowadays? Yet MW4: Mercs still lives.
I am core fan of mechwarrior PnP, still have all the original boxes of all Mechwarrior games, all Mechcommander, and the Battletech RPGs and.... I can not be bothered to enter this one because it does not feel like a real mechwarrior game, just a bad first person shooter with mech clothing. And bad first person shooters... we have played enough of those the last two decades.
"This is not a game to be tossed aside lightly.
Originally posted by Harafnir
I agree. I would also personally add MechCommander 2 to the list, especially with the fan made Mechlab 1.5 patch or whatever it was. I played the hell out of that game.
Really! You can use the number pad to set your throttle now.
WASD works different by Default now as movement stops when you release the W or S key.
I have never enocuntered a "look" delay.
You can set your Weapongroups in the offline testing mode of the game - UI2.0 will make it a Mechlab feature.
You have now a Arm to Torso reticle lock.
Imho random maps are better but map preselection is part of the upcoming CW.
Yeah - ECM is shit, they know its shit and changes are evaluated.
There is atm not a single P2W Mech in the game - not a single "Hero Mech" has a better weaponload than the Custom Mechs.
"Torquemada... do not implore him for compassion. Torquemada... do not beg him for forgiveness. Torquemada... do not ask him for mercy. Let's face it, you can't Torquemada anything!"
MWO Music Video - What does the Mech say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF6HYNqCDLI


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Jun 2011
I appreciate the specificity of Space Arcade: The Game's subtitle. I was seriously worried for a couple minutes that I was going to have to deal with Space Arcade: The Hit Broadway Musical. However, as much as I crave toe-tappin' hits and elaborate choreography, I enjoy Galaga-inspired pixel shooter action even more. This appears to be music-meister Matt McFarland's debut game release, and it's so much fun that maybe he should consider quitting his day job.
May 2011
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When evil robots strike and steal all your lighthouse bulbs, it's GIL to the rescue!... easily killed Gil, with no defenses and a soft, pink body, but GIL nonetheless! This simple looking but tricky platformer from Animals Play Games is guaranteed to test your skills as you run, leap, and flying-machine your way through increasingly difficult worlds filled with spikes, robots, switches, lava, missiles, mines, and much more.
Mar 2010
Stinkoman 20X6, an old Videlectrix classic, follows the saga of the titular Stinkoman, an egocentric super-boxer who lives on Planet K and can never seem to keep his priorities straight. Even when his old friend, the rotund panda Pan Pan, is kidnapped, all he cares about is playing video games, eating chicken broth, and the occasional challenge.
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Think you know games? Think you know games when their only representation is obscure and abstract imagery? Across decades and platforms, The Challenging Stage is a single screen test of puzzles and trivia where you have to guess the titles of 56 games, new and classic, from the weird images used on screen.
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Sure, he may look like a footlocker and have unsettling pink bags under his eyes, but if your dog or cat or other pet should ever fall down a mine shaft leading to a subterranean geothermic engineering project of dubious provenance, Amil is your go-to fellow. Created by Robert Stone, Amil is a gravity-switching platformer with retro stylings and just a scintilla of RPG flavor.
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In a world where people can't seem to see eye to eye on even the most simplest of things, it's comforting to know that we can all at least agree on the fact that hamburgers are the world's most perfect food. In the undeniably charming platformer, I Was Hungry But There Were Cannons, you will find no shortage of this most awesome of culinary delights, it's just that getting them all won't be easy.
Mar 2010
It's bigger, badder, and, yes, REDDER than other platformers. A retro-styled adventure of space exploration set in your browser, REDDER offers a big map to explore chock full of challenges. Collect the gems you need to escape and make your way back home... or settle in to stay with the scenic vistas, strange environments, and hostile red robots. We won't judge you.
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When does science go too far? How advanced can an artificial intelligence get before it is too advanced? And at what point does an homage cease to be an homage? The answers to these questions and more can be found in Condition, a sci-fi platform shooter by abielins and Lycheesoup that's just a little reminiscent of Cave Story.
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The first Flash game from Anna Anthropy, When Pigs Fly is an extra-challenging offbeat platformer about a pig who has to escape from a cavern using her newly-grown wings, which are unfortunately the most fragile creation in the history of the universe. Even negotiating a simple floating block takes some skill, and an innocent staircase becomes a jagged nightmare.
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Cheerio, my good man, pip pip! The name is Sir Reginald MoneySeize II, Esq. I'm out to construct the world's largest tower, and I'll need 1000 golden coins to do it. Are you up to the platform-jumping challenge, my well-buttered scone? I sincerely hope so, for I'm simply too well bred and important to fall to my death on a bed of spikes.
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Action, adventure, and painful, spiky death can all be yours in Chup, a new platformer from Tomas Pettersson. With a retro vibe and an intensely charismatic star, Chup offers a tricky jumping adventure that would make Mario proud.
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Tower of Greed is a game about the banker's favorite deadly sin, in the form of an aggressively retro, fast-moving platformer. Will you exit the tower with untold riches? Or will you be betrayed by your own avarice? If your fingers are nimble enough, let's find out!
May 2009
Coated in pixelated graphics and pipingly sharp music, Mars Tower Defense, by Japanese developer Taro, will appeal to those with a flair for retro and a penchant for strategy. Defense your mars colony from walking octopi and disembodied bouncing dogs heads!
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Don't Look Back is a modern retelling of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, although there are subtle differences. For one, the mythical greek poet favored a harp over a handgun, and for another, he didn't need your platforming skills to guide him on his journey.
Jun 2008
In Ginormo Sword, you play a pink, ninja-looking hero equipped with a sword that you must upgrade, making it bigger, longer and more powerful. A fantasy action game with subtle RPG elements drawn from the golden age of Atari and Intellivision games, packs a satisfying punch for such a pixelated style, like most other games from Japanese designer Babarageo.
Jul 2007
After months of waiting, it's finally here! Nitrome has just rolled out Hot Air 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the balloon physics game Hot Air. The new incarnation is bigger, better, more intricate and more stylish than the original, proving it's possible to take an already polished game idea and turn it into something even better. Plus, you get to make your own balloons!
Jun 2006
Gamma Bros. is a deliciously slow-paced old-school space shooter created by PixelJam. It's written in flash and offers both an online version and downloadable files for the Mac and Windows. Although simple in looks and design, Gamma Bros. gives the illusion of a massive game world interspersed with moments of action and quiet space floating.
Dec 2005
Hot Air is a delightful action game with irresistible pixel graphics reminiscent of an old-school Mario game. Navigate a hot air balloon from its green starting platform to the red landing platform within each level. To succeed you will need to maneuver around obstacles and onto platforms, collecting keys to open gates while avoiding just about everything that will make the balloon pop. Much easier said than done.
May 2005
From Sony Pictures comes these three (3) Flash games from the Kung Fu Hustle movie website, each featuring classic-style videogame pixel graphics and gameplay. Kung Fu Fighter is a simple old-school fighting game that offers special moves and opponents to unlock. You must defeat the opponents the game pits you up...
Sep 2004
The Curse of Sylvaniah is an action adventure platformer game created in Flash that has a decidedly old-school feel to it. Stylish pixel graphics, sampled sound effects, multiple weapons and a simple targeting system—just point-and-click with the mouse—make this game unique and fun to play. Coding by Mattias Stridsman, graphics by Cyril...
Jun 2004
I've been having a lot of fun lately playing this old-school style, top-down shmup (shoot-em-up) called Hurricane developed by Nuvorm in the Netherlands. Along the lines of the arcade classic Galaga, this one has power-ups to increase shields and weapons with lots of cool pyro-technic particle effects. There is also a downloadable PC version of the game available.


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From the state's first doctor to the ailments of early settlers to the gleaming towers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Tom "Dr. Colorado" Noel covers the colorful history of health care in Colorado in his new book, "University of Colorado Hospital: A History." In the book, Noel, a professor at CU Denver, goes beyond UCH's history, chronicling health care from the days of the Ute Indians and their kivas to the landmark decision to move the CU Health Sciences Center in Denver to the current Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
He discusses how Denver became of health care hub in the early 1900s, thanks to the healing properties of its dry air for people suffering from tuberculosis, asthma and other respiratory ailments.
"This is an unwritten part of Colorado history because I don't think people wanted to talk about it," Noel said recently during a speaking event and book signing. "The chamber of commerce people didn't want to talk about a town filled with people coughing, running around spitting up blood and what not."
Noel has direct ties to UCH and the CU School of Medicine. His mother graduated from the medical school in 1938 (only one other woman was in her class) and his aunt became director of the hospital's social services department.
He is director of Public History and Preservation at CU Denver and co-director of the Center for Colorado and the West at Auraria Library. For a copy of his book, contact Noel at firstname.lastname@example.com or drcolorado.auraria.edu.
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With Idaho State threatening to score first against Air Force, the Falcons dialed up a blitz off the edge.
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Product engineers and marketers estimate that the variable cost of manufacturing a new "genie" will be $55 per unit. The selling price is to be $130. The fixed costs applicable are $1,240,000 per year and the capacity per year is 60,000 units. Calculate the maximum net profit.
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To achieve the maximum profit (also called net income), the business will operate at full capacity. The selling price is measured against the fixed and variable costs where `CP= $1240000 + ($55 times 60000)= 4540000` and`SP=$130 times 60 000= 7800000`
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Further proof that whack-jobs are learning dangerous things on the Internet: a homemade bomb was responsible for injuring Unwritten Law guitarist Steve Morris.
According to a band statement, someone threw a homemade bomb onto Morris' porch in the early-morning hours of Aug. 30. The bomb, which failed to detonate, was apparently made of dry ice and an unidentified liquid placed inside a bottle. Morris picked up the seemingly harmless bottle and placed it in the freezer as evidence, believing that the person responsible was a neighbor who had complained about noise.
Lieutenant Lisa Miller of the San Diego Sheriff's Office said another glass bomb exploded against Morris' door. Morris called the police at 3:08 a.m. Deputies arrived at the scene at 3:15 a.m.
Morris took the other device from the freezer to show the police. Thirty seconds later, the bomb exploded. Lt. Miller reported that there were "multiple lacerations to the victim's hand and forehead."
The band was forced to cancel a few of the shows on their current tour.
Reached at home, Unwritten Law vocalist Scott Russo said the blast slammed Morris and his girlfriend "up against the wall-he suffered a concussion and it blew out his eardrums. We had to wait a couple of days for his ears to drain.
"It's crazy. The internet... you go onto [a certain Web site] and it tells you how to make 50 types of bombs. What's even crazier is that it turns out the [suspect] is the cousin of my former neighbor. My little brother had hung out with the guy a few days earlier."
Russo said Morris will be fine. "We're flying out today to get back on tour," he said.
Lt. Miller reports that Duvigneaud Martell was arrested in connection with the crime. "It appears to be some neighbor," she said. "He is currently in custody on $500,000 bail for making and using a destructive device and vandalism."It's another bloody and bruised chapter in the sordid story of UL, whose career has taken high gear since the release of Elva in January. Their current single, "Up All Night," is No. 15 on the Modern Rock Chart. The album's first single, "Seein' Red," reached No. 1. The band will keep its scheduled appearance on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Street Scene.


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*** An anecdotal post on some Crazy-Eyed wonders we all know and love. (Okay, maybe not "all" but you know what I mean.)
Crazy Eyes: "A person with crazy eyes always appears to be having some internal dialogue giving off the impression that he/she is unpredictable or dangerous. Those in the company of crazy eyes are kept on their toes and are often intrigued by this look. The thrill of crazy eyes lies in the fact that you never know what will happen next..."
(Thank you, Urban Dictionary)
Some people just have a knack for Crazy Eyes.
Are these people crazy? No no, certainly not!
Do their crazy eyes make them unattractive? Of course not: you heard the definition, we are drawn to them!
Crazy eyes are not simple, which I know as I have tried and tried again, but to no avail...
Here, I commemorate those who have the keen skill of creating... Crazy Eyes.
"Oh crazy eyes, how I see you glint in the darkness
Sending chills through my spinal column,
Making the world seem far more dangerous
Than once was imagined in the light."
(Yeah, I just made that up on the spot. Poetry is not my strong suit, obviously.)
And now, to wrap up my short and non-cohesive post, I give you, The Crazy-Eyed List of Fame:
(In no particular order. Not all of the photos show the Crazy Eyes to their full extent, so just trust me.)
Inspiration for this post:
Sebastian De Souza
He looked at me with those crazy eyes in "Skins", Season 5, and I couldn't look away. Why is this boy so hardcore, likable, and unnerving all at the same time? And why am I so intrigued by it?
That, my friends, is the power of the Crazy Eyes.
Young Money Murderer:
Alexander Gould
Looks like we've got ourselves an up-and-coming killer on our hands in "Weeds"... (spoiler alert!). You know this boy means business. Especially since he wears earrings too.
Oh my word, I can't look away!
Little with a Lethal Stare:
Elijah Wood
I once read on Pajiba that Charles Manson and Grigori Rasputin had the same eyes. They speculate that Elijah Wood has those same eyes. Not that far-fetched an idea, is it? I mean, how else do you make a Hobbit look like he's addicted to the Ring's power? Or allow a mute boy with glasses make your skin crawl in Sin City?
Excellent work, my lad, now please, look at me with those dashing blue orbs again.
(For the record, "Little" was not meant to be used in a derogatory way. I myself am 4'11''. Actually.)
Glassy-Eyed Maestro:
Sir Anthony Hopkins
I was looking for photos from The Silence of the Lambs, as this epitomized his glazed-over, devious gaze, when I clocked on one that blew up to the size of my screen, and I almost screamed in the dark, it was so terrifying.
Sir Anthony, you are a wonder.
(PS: I think that photo of him is absolutely stunning. Would you agree?)
King of the Crazy Eyes:
Jack Nicholson
You know how in The Shining there is that one long shot of the hotel that slowly drags in to show Jack standing in the window, staring outside with that intense, frightening look on his face? That was literally the scariest part of that movie for me. And that includes the creepy little girls.
You, my good man, are the master of the Crazy Eyes.
To those of you with crazy eyes, I salute you.
(It appears all the people on my list are men... I strongly believe this is a coincidence as I have definitely seen women with a scary look in their eyes before as well).
And now, I ask, what are your thoughts on Crazy Eyes?
Are there any others you deem worthy of our Crazy-Eyed List of Fame?


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After studying video arts and multimedia at Loyola Marymount University, Anthony Malzone '03 went on to work on many professional design projects. In his years as student at LMU, he never imagined he would be working with a music industry legend. His ongoing collaboration with the music artist Prince has been one of his most challenging and stimulating projects.
Malzone, a studio arts major at LMU, was referred to Prince by a work colleague. He met with Prince at Prince's home in Los Angeles and was hired on the spot. Prince had already seen Malzone's portfolio and liked what he saw.
In the past several months, Malzone designed stage sets for Prince's performances, album/cd artwork and a new Web site. When Prince released an album, designed by Malzone, in March, he accompanied it with an appearance on The Tonight Show for three consecutive nights. In another first, Malzone worked with the staff at The Tonight Show to design and create the stage sets. After the performances, Malzone earned high praise from Prince. "That was one of the coolest sets I've ever played in," the artist told him.
The album release week culminated with three concerts – all performed on one night – at three venues in Los Angeles. Malzone, who had just started an apparel company, designed a shirt that Prince wore on stage during one of the concerts. Malzone's first order for his apparel company was 20,000 shirts for Prince's new Web site members.
Malzone continues to work with Prince, designing stage sets for him in the United States and abroad. But he continues his work for the film industry and retail industry as well. He recently worked on the Web site that was launched in July for "New Moon," the next installment in the popular "Twilight" film series. "Now I'm able to pick and choose what project I want to work on," he says.
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Coach Frank Haith did not provide further details while making the announcement Wednesday.
Dixon did not play in either of the 15th-ranked Tigers' exhibition games after an unspecified violation of team rules. He averaged 13.5 points as the team's sixth man last season and was expected to be in starting lineup this year.
Dixon was also suspended for violating team rules in December 2010.
Senior guard Keion Bell, who missed Missouri's second exhibition with a bout of pneumonia, will return Saturday.
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