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Some Nights (Intro)
Some Nights
We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)
Carry On
It Gets Better
Why Am I the One
All Alone
All Alright
One Foot
Out On The Town (Bonus Track)
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5 13,707
4 4,012
3 2,887
2 1,622
1 3,019
Brane Petkoski
Thank you Spotify I had never heard about this band, but one day they showed up on my spotify playlists and since than I am addicted.
David Miller
One of my favorite albums I love this album. There's not a bad track on it, and imo it's one of those albums that u can listen ti over and over and never get tired of it.
Ryan Jeffers
Some nights Dustin this is a good album I gave it a 5 star rate because it helps me through the bad time. So all the people out there who are fans of this band I say rate it 5 this is a very good album
Cory Moore
Absolutely Spectacular!! This album in my opinion is totally flawless, from the Some Nights Intro to the Out on the Town bonus. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves catchy songs. This is an album worth getting and putting on repeat. Absolutely 5+ stars.
Elizabeth Garcia
Love This Album Great feeling, beats & lyrics! Never get tired of listening to it...my young children even know the lyrics!
Jake Michael
Solid group, solid track get yo big butt outta here and stop complaing about indie music. o mi gawd. everyone has their tastes in music. but this group be LEGIT.
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Brane Petkoski December 4, 2014
Thank you Spotify I had never heard about this band, but one day they showed up on my spotify playlists and since than I am addicted.
David Miller March 6, 2016
One of my favorite albums I love this album. There's not a bad track on it, and imo it's one of those albums that u can listen ti over and over and never get tired of it.
Ryan Jeffers March 25, 2015
Some nights Dustin this is a good album I gave it a 5 star rate because it helps me through the bad time. So all the people out there who are fans of this band I say rate it 5 this is a very good album
Cory Moore February 1, 2013
Absolutely Spectacular!! This album in my opinion is totally flawless, from the Some Nights Intro to the Out on the Town bonus. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves catchy songs. This is an album worth getting and putting on repeat. Absolutely 5+ stars.
Elizabeth Garcia June 19, 2013
Love This Album Great feeling, beats & lyrics! Never get tired of listening to it...my young children even know the lyrics!
Jake Michael October 3, 2013
Solid group, solid track get yo big butt outta here and stop complaing about indie music. o mi gawd. everyone has their tastes in music. but this group be LEGIT.
Tiara Bartlett April 13, 2013
The very best band out! I love this album! I adore the band FUN!! THEY ARE GREAT! MY FAVORITE SONG IS CARRY ON& ID LIKE TO HAVE THAT TATTOOD ON MY NECK! LOVE THEM!!
kymberly huck November 14, 2014
I luv sum FUN , THEY R THA F N BOMB... THEY GOT IT STR8T OUT THA GATE...👅💋💕💖💞🎆🎼🎵🎶💯 I luv me sum FUN ... They r tha bomb💣💥... D BOIS hitt it strait out tha gate... They KNO WATT THEY R DOING... SOOOO LOVIN ALLLL YALLS MUSIC...💏💋👅💕💞🎶🎼🎵💫✨♌
jessica hernandez April 28, 2013
Too much fun Wonderful listening for those that will always be young at heart,and find themselves in trouble <3
dominique thurman March 30, 2013
I love this song U will b very happy wit FUN bcuz the reson they call there selfs FUN bcuz they want people to get loose sometimes i kno this stuff bcuz i pick the name for them and they like it so like this post and say done wen u buy this FUN album
Madre Meme March 12, 2014
Most of the people who hate this r jealous of the awesomeness. Stop leavin your hate on something thts so frickin awesome in this world. The bass, the voice, the autotune is just beautiful.
Erin anderson July 26, 2014
Been a fan for many years I love Fun. and though I feel their first album Aim and Ignite was better I will always be a die-hard fan! Fun. rocks!!
Jackie Bojarski April 17, 2013
Stop recommending it! I can't stand Fun. Their sound is crap and their songs are crap. Please Google, stop recommending it to me!
John Gauthier January 31, 2013
Great, but... I think Aim and Ignite was the better album. There's two songs I just can't stand on this one. One foot and Stars... They're two blemishes on an otherwise great album.
Adam DeRidder May 5, 2013
Wonderfully reviewed. The review for the album is spot on - Fun. shows bombastic, ambitious sound with overtones of Queen. You've surely heard 'Some Nights' and 'We are Young', which stand out from the other songs on the album, certainly. However the rest of the songs are also quite good. I bought the album on sale. One or two songs (including the one where autotune is overused) won't make my regular playlist, but this is a strong album. The two standout hits almost justify the price on their own. The rest make this a good purchase. Listen, then buy.
C.M. Brandenburg May 12, 2013
Fresh Approach to A Classic Sound More than anything, this album feels like a cast recording of an interesting, new off-Broadway musical. Very theatrical, it's Jim Steiner (Meatloaf), ELO, Queen, NY Dolls, David Bowie, Phil Spector, and Taupin & John thrown in a blender then frappéd into the 21st century.
Andrew Folsom October 6, 2014
Cool ilog3 thesong fun These guys are cool
Jnai Knox July 14, 2013
Ugh I took my money and bought songs...but they are not even playing..it says space unavailible. Seriously it was working until the music app upgraded
Jesse Wilson June 26, 2013
Poop Music You know, their music has a nice beat to it, I like to tap my foot to it when my retard classmates are listening to it, but have any of you FUN. fans listened to the lyrics of "We Are Young"? They're terrible! They're about terrible things and you should feel bad about listening to them. Go pick up a Queen CD, that's real music.
Sean Scott May 23, 2013
Rip off! All I want is for Fun to repeat, "Toniii-iiii-iiight, we are youu-uu-ung, so let's set the world on fi-re, we can burn brighter than the sunnnnn" over and over again out of every radio and PA system that I come across, but the guy doesn't say it even once! How am I supposed to remember such intricate lyrics without having them constantly repeated in a shrill voice accompanied by nahnahnahs? Someone tell Fun that they need to get back to their "fun" roots.
Diana Lum April 27, 2013
Fantastic! I don't usually enjoy music I hear on the radio after the 90's, but after hearing their songs, I had to get their CD. I was not disappointed. They have such a unique, upbeat sound. Of course, I admit to some initial ambivalence since I tend to be more of a low-key listener (as well as being low on funds for non-essential purchases). This album has made my drive to/from clinicals/lecture infinitely more enjoyable. :)
KIMIE MANGUM March 13, 2014
Superb This is a great album & fun is a wonderful artist hands down.
bama Dabear August 14, 2014
Some nights Keep you moving to the new way beats a bump in the new York times will keep good ear harmonies of the new age groups coming ya way they know what's up
Andrea Lee May 20, 2014
We Are Young, Carry On & Some Nights♡♡♡ My Amazing Husband and I sing these songs very loudly n have the biggest SMILES while staring at each other with ALL the LOVE in the world!!!!! We are usually in the car of course and our daughter's are of course embarrassed of us, but yet our 12 yr. Old will join in with so much laughter n fun added and our 1 yr. Old well she just has a blast dancing in her car seat n very excitingly says her own lyrics;-) Truly those are some of the most cherished MEMORIES!!!!! FABULOUS......NEED I SAY MORE♡♡♡♡♡♡;)
Amanda Stuck December 27, 2013
Amazing I like how it reflects on life these days because it can touch people with a broken heart and clear their souls of like whatever bad things they experienced and it can sorta be church music because maybe that guy experienced something bad and he wanted to write a song about it so can show everyone to move on it will be ok. You could have some fun in your life cause your not going to live forever. I love this song
brandon edelman May 25, 2013
I hate this band It's so overrated and overplayed. I hate it. Plus they use autotune. Their music is a disgrace to any hard working band that doesn't use autotune. I hate it I hate it I hate it
Aaron Bannasch August 7, 2013
Kind of annoying I appreciate the ELO revival attempt but it doesn't sound like there's any internal logic to the structure of the instrumental layering. It feels really disjointed and random and all based around some fairly typical contemporary rhythms, leaving it devoid of any memorable identity other than sounding like something catchy that I've heard before---only worse.
Zoe M February 22, 2014
Fun says it all This is one of the albums you don't want to skip songs on. Fantastic voice fantastic tunes. Worth every single penny!!!! Reading the views of others on here is a laugh. Why does every bit of music have to be so serious guys. Im a solid rock chick. Disturbed and queen etc. I even love shiny toy guns and moody blues so sometimes its good to have some easy listening when ya having a hard nights work. If ya don't like fun don't listen to it. Simple!!
Beau Holness September 11, 2014
I love this song ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♡♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Marlz Pablo May 17, 2013
Music r more for toddlers The beats of fun reminds me of the lion King wen I was a kid. Their vibe isn't very sophisticated. You'd have to be a kid or a simple minded person to appreciate it. The lyrics aren't deep and r very nonsensical. Indy rock has never replaced classic or 90s rock at all. This band adds to a terrible gen y musical genre in its failed attempt of rock music.
Donna C March 25, 2013
Good but still Average Someone rated these guys as "best band ever" uh don't listen to the radio much huh? That's crazy to say they are the best band. These guys are a fad n with the kids now days always and the way they can't pay attention from one minute to the next, as soon as another song gets attention these guys will be forgotten and someone else will be called the best. One needs to know bands from the 60s to the 70s to find a great band. One with hundreds of #1 songs. These kids won't be together long enough
Adam Jones April 21, 2015
F bomb not necessary "Some Nights" would be so much better without the F bomb.
Izzy Hannon December 28, 2012
Good song Got to be honest not as good as their debut single but still decent lyrics and instrumental, poor vocals though. :-(
Rhiannon Hoban February 18, 2013
Addicted. I bought Aim and Ignite last year on a whim, and it was one of the best music purchases I've ever made. It was nice to see them grow as big and as fast as they did. Although Aim And Ignite is still my favorite, Some Nights does not disappoint! Fantastic from start to finish. There's a very "Queen" feel to the music and vocals. It's not all powerhouse rock. Every song is very unique, and has tones of techno and pop. My favorites are One Foot, and All Alright. Great stuff.
Wayne Twombley July 9, 2014
These artists are sorcerers with enchanting spells! Oh my, I don't have the words to describe what this album means to me! Ever since this group came out with their first hit "Tonight", I have made it my absolute business and 1st priority to memorize the lyrics that weave in and out of my mind in a flowing manner, leaving behind a legacy that cannot be replaced.... I still know every last word to every song. The harmonies are exceptional and the beats are new, clear, interesting, but oddly hypnotic and captivating! This group...has done some of the most amazing work that I have ever seen in many songs these days. Kudos!
Krystal Torranto January 2, 2013
On Repeat Love, love, LOVE this band! Cant get enough, I listen to pretty much every day. Fav songs from this album: One Foot & Out On The Town. 2 of the BEST songs to play really loud, and sing like no one can see you, while driving! :)
Alicia Bermudez February 14, 2015
Cute Love we r young,stars n 2 other songs... There 50's nerdy look is adorable..
Angelica Vasquez April 24, 2014
By far legendary... If you have never even heard of Fun., then I have no idea what is to become of you. We Are Young is so the best
Amazing They may sound like one direction, but they defiantly sing about more important things and they sing better.
John turton January 3, 2014
One of (maybe not the best)..... By far one of the top 3 albums of last year for me and the fact that it's now only £1.99 on here, I would buy it twice. I'm stuck between this and Moon Landings for my number one album of last year.
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When the clock ticked down for the 30th entrant in the WWE "Royal Rumble," fans were ready to erupt in excitement at Daniel Bryan's appearance. That was when things turned on Jan. 26, 2013, as Rey Mysterio came out and Bryan was nowhere to be seen. With that, the fans turned on the WWE. Mick Foley turned on WWE. The whole Internet collaboratively got physically nauseous.
SEE: Full order of entry and elimination from the WWE "Royal Rumble" 2014
Bryan had lost to Bray Wyatt earlier in the evening, and everyone kind of expected that to be a "red herring" of sorts. They all thought he would be entered into the "Royal Rumble," win it, and go on to headline "WrestleMania" in April.
Bryan hit Twitter after the event when that didn't transpire.
"Sorry guys, the machine wanted me nowhere near the Royal Rumble match. But I thank everyone for their support. YOU are the #YESMovement
They try to keep US down and away from the top spots, but they can't ignore the reactions forever. Keep voicing your opinions. #YESMovement"
Once Mysterio came out, the crowd booed the rest of the evening and didn't stop. When Batista won the match, the fans booed even louder because the next best thing to them would have been Roman Reigns of The Shield winning it all.
WWE legend Mick Foley also took to his Twitter to express his feelings.
"Does @WWE actually hate their own audience? I've never been so disgusted with a PPV."
There's no telling where WWE will go from here with "Elimination Chamber" before the big one. If they end up with a main event of Batista vs. Randy Orton, then they can expect a lot of angry fans at "WrestleMania XXX" in New Orleans who will be chanting Daniel Bryan's name the whole time.
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Virginia Passes Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment
In 2007, responding to the backlash against the Supreme Court decision (KELO v. City of New London) allowing the government to use the power of eminent domain for economic development, Virginia passed a law restricting that power. On Tuesday, the State of Virginia went even further and passed a state constitutional amendment that requires the government to compensate landowners and business owners not only for the value of condemned property, but for lost benefits and lost access to their property. Opponents of the amendment believe the amendment is an overreaction to Kelo and fear that the new law will open up a Pandora's Box of litigation that leaves taxpayers footing the bill for claims of "lost profits" arising from street widenings to street closures during parades and festivals. Proponents of the law agree that "lost profits and lost access" could end up making roads and other projects more expensive to build.
As of June 2012, 44 states have enacted some type of reform legislation in response to the Kelo decision, according to the National Conference of State Legislators. Of those states, 22 passed laws that severely inhibited the takings allowed by the Kelo decision, while many enacted laws that placed some limits on the power of municipalities to invoke eminent domain for economic development. In 2008, California passed Proposition 99 adding a constitutional amendment which basically set forth existing state law that public entities could not condemn private property that is owner-occupied to transfer to a private person/developer (except under specific circumstances such as an emergency).


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It is unfortunate timing. You land the job of a lifetime just as the business you are about to run is to be eclipsed as world number one.
John Holland-Kaye, of course, can't help the timing of his elevation to chief executive of Heathrow just as Britain's premier airport is losing its status as the world's busiest international airport to Dubai. If he gets his way, however, Heathrow might at least attempt some form of fightback.
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how do i add achivments to my games ? :)
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refresh… it seems you got into the ghost room, take a look at the chat tab.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind in the future.
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I can't seem to make GDR work. I join, but it shows no names in the top, no one is talking, and I wan't talk.
Oh okay, I was just banned. I'm somewhat annoyed since Danny has gotten away with far worse than mocking people when nobody else is trying to do anything (he non jokingly wished death upon me one time without reason), but I'm not going to make make a big deal out of it. I can always join with an alt if I need help in the next couple days.
lolol! K+ means you can have group private messages and I don't have to code anything! (one person of the group has to have K+ though)
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UG! 100 plays left till GDR5 right??? =D
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Functionality is here, looks are not. That is probably the priority right now. Color, formatting of the features. I want the bugs ironed out in case I need to revert rather than waste time making stuff pretty to figure out some nasty bug.
It would be cool if the userlist functions were switched – clicking on the name should bring up their options panel and clicking on info should bring up their profile.
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Wendy Bowman, Caroline Cox and Stephanie Davis Smith | Photo: Bleu Cotton Photography and John Gilhooley | Main portraits by Robert Benson Shot on location at Peter Blake Gallery in Laguna Beach | October 29, 2013
O.C. is known for countless things-affluence chief among them. And for many, giving back isn't just the right thing to do, it's a way of life. Meet some of the region's most giving philanthropists and the events that bring heart to the social side of charity.
Gala of the Season: Shining Stars
Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Candlelight Concert sells out months before the event and is always a breathtaking affair with top-notch entertainment, and each gala nets about $1.5 million ($30 million since its inception) for music education. This year's 40th anniversary celebration on Dec. 6 is sure to be another stellar event, with dinner, dancing and entertainment by The Beach Boys. Other local galas of note: Beckstrand Cancer Association's Diamond & Pearl Ball, a $1,000-per-person soiree that just marked its 10th year (Alanis Morissette performed) and nets an average of $1 million-plus in one evening (a record $1.8 million was raised this year); and South Coast Repertory's gala celebrating its 50th season in September garnered more than $1 million for the first time, with an additional $2 million from Julianne and George Argyros and the Argyros Family Foundation.
The Cost of Giving: Celebrate!
From the ritziest galas to fun, down-home activities, there's an event for everyone who wants to help a good cause. On one end of the spectrum, Chapman University's American Celebration Gala Night is among the most expensive. At $2,000 a person, it raises about $2 million for scholarships, with a spectacular Broadway-style show starring the talented students from the College of Performing Arts, followed by dinner and dancing. At the other end, Share Our Selves' Wild & Crazy Taco Night ranks among the most popular foodie events, drawing participation from the area's finest chefs. Tickets start at $70, and the bash nets about $70,000 in one night to help feed the hungry.
Christina Lyon
Dancing is Christina Lyon's passion-and her cause. At 12, she began studying ballet with her beloved teacher and mentor, Yvonne Mounsey (former principal dancer of the New York City Ballet). Now, after a career with New York's American Ballet Theatre and London's English National Ballet, she's come full circle and taken on the role of teacher and mentor to students in California, New York, London and Moscow. "Giving back was something my ballet teacher instilled in me," Lyon says. "She felt that whatever direction my career took, it was imperative for me to come back to share those experiences with others. You see a lot of talent, but they need a little bit extra, and I hope to cultivate that. I try to bring out the best in the artists."
When she's not teaching or competing (she holds the title of World Professional/Amateur Champion in International Latin Ballroom), she's working to bring attention to the dance world, organizing events such as Gala de Danza in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a sold-out event she founded and directed that attracted international artists from the Bolshoi, American Ballet Theatre and San Francisco Ballet, among other troupes. Held this past June, Gala de Danza's mission was to bring arts and culture to the community, and to benefit Danza Tellez, a local ballet school where Lyon periodically teaches. The next gala is set for July 18-20. She's actively involved in a number of other organizations, as well, including Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Southland Ballet Academy, The Barak Ballet in L.A., American Ballet Theatre and Youth America Grand Prix international student ballet competition. She'll co-host its gala this spring in New York at Lincoln Center. "It's great to draw awareness and get people involved," she says. "If I can bring people there, that's what makes me happy because it helps these organizations and brings more attention to the arts."
Bruno Serato
It's a memory that moved celebrated Orange County chef Bruno Serato to action. He was touring the Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim with his mother, Caterina, in 2005 and noticed a boy gobbling down a bag of potato chips for dinner. She turned to him and said, "You have to help feed these children." That night, Serato prepared pasta meals for more than 70 children who likely would have gone hungry. Serato, who owns Anaheim White House Restaurant, went on to found the nonprofit Caterina's Club and now feeds 500 children (most of whom live in motels) each day. He's now expanding Caterina's Club to his homeland of Italy, joining with longtime friend Fulvio Soave to open an affiliate-Mamma Anna's, in honor of Soave's mother-in San Bonifacio, Verona. Serato plans to take the model to Chicago, New York, Miami and Dallas. His heroic efforts don't end there. Serato—who has been named a CNN Hero and been knighted by the Italian Republic—has pledged to host a free, 100-person fundraising lunch each Wednesday at the restaurant through 2016. He originally planned to only donate 12 lunches (once a month for a year), but after reading the applications he declared them all winners. "It touched my heart," he says. "I had to say yes to all of them." In addition, Serato's assisting the families of the children he feeds, helping them transition out of motel rooms and into permanent housing. He's raised $250,000 for that effort through donations to his foundation and events. "My hope is to inspire all the people to follow in my footsteps," he says. "I would like to see it in every city in the country, so there are no starving children anywhere."
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Keep your eyes peeled during your next visit to Irvine's Pretend City Children's Museum and you just might see the stars come out. Gwen Stefani and Heidi Klum have brought their children out to the nonprofit educational facility to role play in its miniature community featuring more than 15 permanent exhibits, ranging from an art studio to a restaurant. And local NBA star Kobe Bryant and his family have been steady supporters, and were special honorees at its grand opening in the summer of 2009.
Look Forward: Save the Dates
There's a plethora of fabulous fundraisers planned for this holiday season. Among the can't-miss soirees. … Jack & Jill Guild's annual Holiday Home Tour & Boutique ($45, jackandjillguild.org) opens Nov. 22. Benefiting CHOC, it will showcase four homes in the North Tustin area, each decorated to celebrate the holidays. … Vanguard University's 200-member choir and orchestra take the stage in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on Dec. 3 for its annual Christmas Fantasia celebration ($25, scfta.org). ... Hoag Hospital Foundation's annual Christmas Carol Ball ($552, christmascarolball.org) comes to The St. Regis Monarch Beach on Dec. 7. ... And on Dec. 22, Pacific Chorale will celebrate the holidays with its largest single annual fundraiser of the year—a traditional Dickens-style feast, with carolers and a 12 Days of Christmas singing competition ($275, pacificchorale.org) at The Westin South
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Number Crunch: 95%
That's the approximate percentage of annual revenue that The Diamond & Pearl Ball raises for Beckstrand Cancer Association. Last year's proceeds were even higher, with $1.34 million raised from the gala. Total revenue in 2012 was $1.46 million, with the remainder of funds coming from grants, employee contribution programs (corporate giving), planned gifts and third-party events for which Beckstrand is named as the benefiting charity. But 2013 is poised to be a record-breaker. A whopping $1.8 million was raised from this year's gala alone!
Liz Spitzer
Newport Beach's Lil Spitzer sure knows how to throw a party! For the past 10 years, she's orchestrated The Diamond & Pearl Ball, and it's become known as one of SoCal's best—and biggest—fundraising galas of the year. Proceeds from the posh, black-tie affair help Beckstrand Cancer Association provide 400 cancer patients and their families with necessities such as rent and mortgage, food and medical co-payments. "When guests come to the ball, they expect to get the best, and they get it," says Spitzer, Beckstrand's CEO and president. "It's a fundraiser, but at the same time, it has turned into so much more than that. ... It's a darn fun party." Sponsors include luxury brands Lugano Diamonds and Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island, in addition to the individual supporters. Celebrity guests have included CSI Miami actress and national spokeswoman Eva La Rue and her husband, actor Gilles Marini; Teri Hatcher; and Ryan O'Neal. Patients also are invited, so guests get to see where their dollars are going. The ball's 10-year anniversary celebration took place in early October at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel-an invitation-only soiree for 300 that honored longtime O.C. supporters Mike and Jan Salta and featured fine dining, wine, one-of-a-kind auction items and a performance by singer Alanis Morissette. But this kind of success isn't achieved overnight. After taking the helm at Beckstrand in 2003, Spitzer moved the nonprofit from Long Beach to O.C. (so she could cultivate her relationships here) and propelled the association to the forefront of the local charity scene with The Diamond & Pearl Ball. "Orange County is a dynamic place-the residents are very philanthropic. And we know they research the organizations they align themselves with," she says. "We invite that because when they are introduced to us and dig deep to support us, they know we represent an exceptional nonprofit, and we're making a difference in the local cancer community doing something no one else does."
Personal Shopper: Style Savvy
Simara Nahabedian's fashion awakening came at age 5. That's when she realized apparel didn't just magically appear in stores. "My older sister brought home some fabric to make herself some clothes," she says. "Once I realized someone could design and create their own clothes, I was hooked." Fast-forward to today, and the personal stylist (who honed her skills at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island) is dressing some of Orange County's top socialites. "My clients trust me to style them for their most important events and parties," she says. "They always have a fabulous gala or luncheon to go to, like Beckstrand Cancer Association's annual Diamond & Pearl Ball—where a tux and a long gown is a must—or the Harvesters Luncheon and Fashion benefit for the Second Harvest Food Bank, where you won't see a better-dressed crowd in O.C." She also produces and stages events for good causes. In June, she organized a high-end custom menswear fashion show for Mark Pomerantz at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Newport Beach that raised funds for Beckstrand. "My plate is always a bit too full, but I wouldn't have it any other way," Nahabedian says. "After all, there is no rest in fashion."
Proper Attire: In the Closet
If you characterize Orange County's signature style in just two words, they'd be "put together," says Simara Nahabedian. You see the look every day at benefit luncheons and galas-elegant, well-dressed women wearing just the right accessories. Here, Nahabedian offers a list of wardrobe essentials that every busy socialite must have in
her closet.
For a bag to carry you from a luncheon to a gala, you need a medium-size black or metallic clutch.
A slim menswear-inspired pant can be dressed up or down with just the right top, jacket or heels.
Every woman should have a dynamite pair of nude-colored pumps-they're sexy and go with almost everything.
Never underestimate the versatility of a little black dress.
It's smart to have a simple gown that can be restyled at a moment's notice.
For fancier fetes, you need a bold, metallic heel (like these from Jimmy Choo) to pop with your jewelry.


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Hearing Delay Gives Gonzales More Time to Prepare
Evan Perez reports on the postponement of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's testimony.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed until Thursday the planned testimony of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on the firings of eight U.S. attorneys, citing the shootings at Virginia Tech.
The two-day delay gives Gonzales more time to prepare answers to the latest round of questions Democrats claim are being raised by recent private interviews of Justice Department staffers. New York Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer, who is leading the investigation of the prosecutor dismissals, has said Gonzales will have to go beyond his comments that none were fired for political reasons.
Gonzales's testimony on the prosecutor firings has been described by Schumer as make or break and could determine whether he keeps his job. The Justice Department is operating under a morale-sapping cloud as a result of the largely self-inflicted controversy, which has grown because of shifting explanations and imprecise responses offered for the firings.
Schumer said Kyle Sampson, who resigned last month as Gonzales's chief of staff, told Senate staff interviewers on Sunday that the firing of Bud Cummins as U.S. attorney in Little Rock, Ark., was at least in part for performance reasons, specifically because Cummins hadn't distinguished himself in his job. A former aide to presidential adviser Karl Rove took Cummins place.
Sampson's remarks jibe with Gonzales's explanation of Cummins's firing, but contradicts Senate testimony in February by Paul J. McNulty, the deputy attorney general, who singled out Cummins as the only one of the eight fired attorneys who wasn't fired for performance.
Schumer says he plans to ask Gonzales and McNulty for further explanation.
Cummins, in an interview, scoffed at the idea his dismissal is being reclassified. At this point, trying to get me back under the performance column is just desperation, he said. I don't think any of [the firings] had performance problems. If I'm with the other seven, then I'm in good company.
Schumer also reported that Sampson described a conversation in October with the attorney general in which Gonzales recalled talking with President Bush about David Iglesias, who was fired as U.S. attorney in New Mexico. Iglesias has reported receiving what he perceived as pressuring calls from Republican members of Congress inquiring whether charges might be brought before the November elections in an investigation that implicated Democrats in his district. Schumer says Sampson's recollection appears to contradict earlier statements by Gonzales suggesting he didn't recall such a conversation.
The New York senator says Sampson and Bill Mercer, an associate attorney general, in interviews with Senate staff place Gonzales at a meeting where Carol Lam, fired as the San Diego U.S. attorney, was discussed.


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College Hockey:Massachusetts adds former Vermont assistant Gasparini to coaching staff
Joey Gasparini has joined the Massachusetts hockey staff as an assistant coach.
"The University of Massachusetts is a program rich with tradition and history and I am honored to become a part of it," said Gasparini in a statement. "I am extremely excited to join John [Micheletto's] staff and the entire UMass family. I plan on bringing a lot of energy and passion to the job as we look to build on past successes to bring a championship to Amherst."
An assistant at Vermont the past three years alongside Micheletto, Gasparini played a major role in recruiting and managed the Catamounts' forwards.
Gasparini, who played at Vermont from 2002-06, spent the 2006-07 season serving as a regional scout with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in the United States Hockey League and then the following year, he joined the USHL's Fargo Force as a regional scout.
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In Love To Thee: Tributes
Reflections on the Jamison Era from Allegheny Singers of All Generations.
David Bornstein
Ward and Vicki Jamison have retired after 31 years of leading Allegheny College's storied choral program, and their "children" have lots to say. This tribute book features testimonials, pictures, speeches, stories, poetry, thank-you's, a-ha's, historic images, laughs, and boundless love.
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Peoria City Council votes to send third ballot to Mesquite District voters in City Council race
PEORIA, AZ - Voters in the Mesquite District in Peoria will receive a third ballot, hopefully, containing all three candidates running for a vacant seat on the Peoria City Council, after errors with the first two omitted a candidate, the council decided at an emergency meeting Thursday.
The emergency meeting was called after Dr. Ken Krieger's name was missing from 8,500 ballots mailed out last week, and then accidently omitted from the replacement ballots that were mailed out on Monday.
The council voted 3-2 to mail new ballots to voters in the Mesquite District.
Peoria City Manager Carl Swenson said the council had to "choose which option was the least bad." Ben Toma, a current councilor, and candidate in the city council race, recused himself from the vote.
"We can't take a position as a city that we're not going to count a vote because of someone's error," Toma said.
The council will also open three remote voting locations on Election Day, according to the City of Peoria.
Residents will now have three different colored ballots hit their mailbox: The first incorrect ballot was enclosed in a yellow envelope, and the replacement ballots, which were also incorrect, were sent in white envelopes.
It is not clear what color envelopes the third ballots will be sent out in.
Candidate Bridget Binsbacher urged voters to pay close attention to the details.
"It is confusing. And all I can do is encourage voters to pay attention, to read the papers, to read their ballot, read the instructions and vote," she said.
Karen Osborne, elections director for Maricopa County, said the initial error was her fault. She said Krieger was removed from the ballot after he was challenged, and she forgot to put him back on the ballot.
Osborne said a corrected ballot was sent to a print company, but somehow the company re-printed and mailed out the original incorrect ballot, not the corrected one.
The first ballot error will cost taxpayers an estimated $15,000. Osborne said the cost of the second ballot error, and the new replacement ballots, will fall on the printing company.
The City Council said the new replacement ballots will supersede the two incorrect ballots. However, if a voter doesn't return the new replacement ballot, but returns one of the incorrect ballots, the incorrect ballot will be counted.
An attorney said the county has to accept all votes or it could prompt legal issues.
Krieger's lawyer filed a 22-page legal complaint in federal court against the City of Peoria, the mayor, city councilors, the City Clerk and the Maricopa County Supervisors, County Recorder, and Director of Elections Karen Osborne. Krieger is calling for a special election.
"It's wrong, it's more confusing than ever. I've never heard anything like this before," Krieger said after the council vote.
The City of Peoria has been instructed to educate voters who may be confused by the ballot mix ups.


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EMU VP of Finance recognized in Business Journal's '10 Under 40′
Daryl Bert, vice president of finance at Eastern Mennonite University, says he's looking toward a bright future for the university that means a great deal to him. Not only is EMU his source of employment, it's also his alma mater. Bert graduated from EMU in 1997 with a degree in accounting, after moving to the area from hi ...More


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Ok, I emailed the company on the web page, and got this response to a few basic questions about them. I think it's a small outfit that has stuff simply shipped in from China and branded whatever name they want on the product. Also, he admitted the scopes are made in China (obviously), but I don't understand why the website says they are German Glass, and Assembled in USA. Seems strange. Unless sticking a price tag on the box is consider to be legally part of "the assembly process".
1. Where are you located?
We located in Oregon city. ORegon2. Where are your scopes manufactured and assembled?This 1-10x24 scope is assembled in China.3. Does it have country of manufacture engraved on your products?We have country of origin on all our scopes except on some of limited models that made for sample purpose.4. What quality controls do you use, and how does your glass compare to Vortex Optics?We have been doing private label for many years, many of the well-known companies have business with us. Our scope is the same quality compare to other major name brand.
^^^^Uh, ok. This, I really scratch my head over. As good as Vortex? hmmmmm....5. What purging is used on your scopes?are nitrogen purged, fully multi coated and fogproof, and tested to 5000 G's. It has a reticle with etched illuminated crosshair selective to red or green, so even if the battery dies you still have a standard scope reticle.Ade Advanced Optics first made its appearance in the firearms accessory industry by doing private label production for several major manufacturers and retailers. During this period, Ade Advanced Optics began receiving requests from numerous customers for access to the affordable, high quality products that Ade Advanced Optics was capable of producing. By soliciting feedback from both clients and end users, Ade Advanced Optics was able to overcome the challenges a new company often faces when entering a global market and industry, especially one as competitive as the shooting, hunting, and outdoors industry.
Your website has no info on your company, so a little more info would be very helpful.
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I suppose I could be a guinney pig, and buy one of these, just to run it through the paces and see whether or not it is actually worth anything other than a paper weight. Won't happen anytime soon though. I don't have $320 to waste right now.


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"Dancing with the Stars" 2014 resumes March 24 on ABC with a second week of performances by the all-new cast of mirror ball trophy hopefuls. With one week of judges' scores in the books, Bovada Sportsbook updated their betting odds hours before the live broadcast with rankings that favor not just one but two different celebrities.
Appropriately tied at the top of the heap with 5/2 odds of winning "DWTS" season 18 are Olympic gold medalists Charlie White and Meryl Davis, who won the nation's first-ever ice dancing Winter Games title in Sochi. According to information released by show co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews at the close of the March 17 premiere, Davis and pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy will perform a swing dance during week two, while White will tango with partner Sharna Burgess.
Ranked third with 4/1 odds is 2014 Paralympic bronze medalist Amy Purdy, who is scheduled to swing dance with Derek Hough, while "Full House" actress Candace Cameron Bure is in fourth place with 11/2 odds. Cameron Bure, who impressed with her week one contemporary routine with Mark Ballas, is slated to perform a March 24 rumba.
Fifth place belongs to "The Wonder Years" alum Danica McKellar, who brings 15/2 odds of winning the season with partner Val Chmerkovskiy to her week two samba. "Big Time Rush" star James Maslow, who is paired up with Peta Murgatroyd and is scheduled to dance a salsa, follows in the six spot with 10/1 odds.
Australian pop star Cody Simpson is ranked seventh with 20/1 odds of victory. He and pro partner Witney Carson are planning a tango for week two. Another two stars, "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes and comedian Drew Carey, are tied for eighth place with 25/1 odds. Both Leakes and Tony Dovolani and Carey and Cheryl Burke will offer up jives for judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli's consideration.
Tenth place belongs to former NHL star Sean Avery, who will dance a salsa with pro partner Karina Smirnoff, while the last two celebs on the roster are tied for long-shot status with 100/1 odds each. Included in the ranks are "Star Wars" actor Billy Dee Williams, who will tango with Emma Slater, and long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad, who is scheduled to cha cha alongside Henry Byalikov.
"Dancing with the Stars" 2014 resumes March 24 on ABC with week two of the hit reality show's new season.
Suggested Links
- 'Dancing with the Stars' 2014 week 1: Meryl Davis is 'fantastic' but underscored
- 'Dancing with the Stars' 2014 week 1 spoilers released
- 'DWTS' 2014: Which celeb will donate his show paycheck to charity?
- 'DWTS' 2014: Troupe to feature Sasha Farber, 'SYTYCD' alum-fest
- 'DWTS' pro Derek Hough on working with 2014 Olympic ice dancers Davis and White


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Halloween is on a Saturday this year. We're working and you're probably not. But we're not bitter or anything. It gives us an excuse to eat large amounts of candy corn and chocolate to dull the pain. But enough about our sorrows. Halloween is still a few weeks away and now's the time for you to plan ahead and green your spooky.
If you know your neighbors well enough to give out freshly baked goods or candy that isn't individually wrapped without getting dirty looks from parents who think your slipping their kids needles and anthrax, then by all means, do. But if you don't, try giving out candy wrapped in paper rather than non-recyclable plastic. Pixie sticks, taffy, candy buttons, fun dip, mini Junior Mints are all packaged in paper.
Silly String is, well, awesome. It's used by soldiers to find nearly invisible trip wires around bombs. When sprayed, silly string lands gently on the wire, exposing it without causing it to explode. But it is made from plastic resin and isn't biodegradable. It's even been banned in some cities for clogging up sewer systems. Use it sparingly, and save it for the people who need it. If you would like to donate Silly String or money to help with shipping, you can send it to: Marcelle Shriver c/o St. Luke Catholic Church, 55 Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ 08084. You can also send your candy overseas. Check to see if your dentist participates in a Halloween candy drive. If not, send your treats directly to a soldier by visiting www.anysoldier.com or www.anymarine.com.
A pillowcase always did the job for us, but if you're looking to get fancy, Chico Bags came out with a Halloween version of their reusable bag. Each bag holds 25 lbs of treats. To put that into perspective, one gallon of milk weighs around 7 lbs. Get one for $3.99 at www.olivebarn.com/chicobag-halloween.html.
Solar-driven witches and monster heads charge up all day in the sun, then light up at night. Check out more solar-powered Halloween decorations and reviews at http://tinyurl.com/inventorspotspooky.
If you're feeling crafty, save all your candy wrappers and visit www.lauriesgifts.biz/candy_wrapper_purses.html for all kinds of designs and patterns to make one-of-a-kind candy wrapper handbags.
Take recycling to a whole new level this year. Learn how to make a bat costume out of an old umbrella and a hoodie here. And after Halloween, save any kids costumes you have for next year. LIParentSource.com and Clix Portrait Studios run an Annual Halloween Costume Exchange every October. Just bring your children's outgrown Halloween costumes from newborn to youth size 10 and exchange them for other gently used costumes in a size that fits. Families without costumes to exchange can purchase one for $10, with the proceeds benefiting Hi-Hello Childcare Centers in Freeport, a daycare center providing child care for working parents.
Get a jump start on Halloween on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 with a spooky walk through nature. Take the family to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge's 16th Annual Spooky Walks. As you take a 40-minute guided walk down the refuge trails, don't be surprised if you meet spooky ghosts and goblins. $10 per person. This event is for adults and families with children over the age of 7. Call 631-653-4771 in advance to reserve a time slot. The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is located at 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. On Oct. 24, climb up the Fire Island Lighthouse and hear the ghost stories and legends of Fire Island on the terrace. The free program begins at 7 p.m. Dress warmly and bring blankets and flashlights. For information call 631-661-4876.


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Los Angeles? Miami? San Diego? Washington D.C.?
No, no, no and no.
Orlando is officially cooler than all the aforementioned cities says a Forbes poll. According to the website, over 2,100 adults across the United States were polled by the market research company, Harris Interactive, to gather opinions of the "coolest" metropolitan cities. Nightlife, culture and recreation outlets were also determining cool factors.
Credit Tiger Woods for somehow fooling the world into believing there is more of a "nightlife" in Orlando than there actually is. South Beach is where babies are made, Orlando is where babies are raised.
Other cities considered cooler than Orlando: Oakland, Chicago, Seattle, Las Vegas and New York.
Did you think the poll got it right? Is Orlando cooler than L.A., Miami, D.C. and San Diego?


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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
[NEW] Kate Spade Agendas
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I am in love with the gold polka dots one! I wish they were $30 or under though!ReplyDelete
Oh my. The Black Striped one is my fave!! I may just need to buy it.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, that is a tough choice. Normally I would pick the striped one but that glasses print is way too cute to pass up!ReplyDelete
If only international shipping didn't cost more than the planner itself I would be all over these!ReplyDelete
I Love the last 2. I think I want to get one =)ReplyDelete
My favorite is the gold dots! But I love them all :)ReplyDelete
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I absolutely love these! I checked them out yesterday and I'm super excited to check out the whole line when it comes in :)ReplyDelete
I love the gold polka dots!ReplyDelete
I just saw these yesterday and I was so excited! I'm so in love with the glasses one.ReplyDelete
I was so pumped about these too! Might be my agenda for next year since I already got the Jonathan Adler one from Lifeguard Press!ReplyDelete
At first glance, I didn't realize those were glasses on the cover. But now that I do see it, I LOVE IT! Stripes are a close second. I am, however, an addict to my iPad, so I'll most likely be sticking to that.ReplyDelete
Your Friend, Jess
I've been using the Lilly agenda and I think I'm just missing something when it comes to the concept of a 17 month agenda..ReplyDelete
So it starts in August but only goes until December. Which means that we'd either have to wait for them to come out again the following August and be agenda-less or buy a new one before we've used up our current one, wasting a bunch of months.
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Personally I like them because it allows you to plan beyond the end of the calendar without having to get a new one ASAP. So if in June, you want to schedule something for September, you can still do so in one calendar and then just transfer those things once you do switch to a new agenda. Might be different for other people, but it works well for me and doesn't create an 'agenda gap'Delete
Love the polka-dot one! Gimme, gimme!ReplyDelete
I was all set to buy the Sarah Pinto planner you posted a few days ago, but now I think I have to go for black and white stripes!ReplyDelete
The gold dots and the black stripes are so precious! I've been using Lilly for awhile, but just like a commenter before me, I hate that I either have to buy a new journal before I use up the previous one, or use up the current one and be behind in the new one! Ah. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I love the gold polka dot one!ReplyDelete
I wish I would have known! I already ordered my 2014 planner from Graphic Image with my initials, I get one every year in a new color. I am keeping these on file for 2015 for sure.ReplyDelete
I have to go with the polka dots - so simple and pretty!ReplyDelete
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i love the polka dot one! and the glasses one would be perfect for you!ReplyDelete
I like the gold polka dot one too. Simply, classy and still fun!ReplyDelete
I love these but I can't STAND the disconnect between student agenda's and real-world planners (or "adult planners" as I like to call them, haha!) If I wanted to get one of these, I'd have to abandon my student planner halfway through and either spend hours updating the new one or be lost without the previous information I need.ReplyDelete
Thus is the struggle of being in the final year of your degree: The TRUE hardships of adulthood are just around the planner! Sigh!
I'm addicted to stripes, so naturally I'd choose the stripes!ReplyDelete
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OMG I need the gold polka dots one!!!ReplyDelete
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Even though I already have a planner for this year, I'm totally eyeing these up. The glasses pattern is really cute!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, the black and white stripes! I just ordered it :)ReplyDeleteReplies
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OMG!! LOVE! See I knew there was a reason that I didn't spend all of my happy payday money at Target today:-)ReplyDelete
Already ordered the striped one :) obsessed. Thanks for sharing!!ReplyDelete
I just ordered the gold polka dots to match my iphone case! I can't wait, everyone i know has Lilly Pulitzer agendas it will be nice to have something different.ReplyDelete
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What do you do with old planners? Do you keep them or toss them? I have stockpiled so many over the years, I'm at a loss as to what to do! On the one hand, I want to get rid of them and create more space, and on the other, I want to keep them, coz I'm sentimental like that!!ReplyDelete
Torn between the stripes and the glasses. Oh, decisions, decisions!ReplyDelete
love her stuff http://differentcands.blogspot.kr/2013/08/whatiwear-competition-winner.htmlReplyDelete
I kind of wish I didn't already have my Lilly one because I'm obsessed with the gold dots. I actually saw the glasses one on the site and it immediately reminded me of you!!ReplyDelete
Love this, but it seems overpriced if the quality is comparable to other Lifeguard Press items. Not sure I'll bite. Maybe if I was still in school, but I don't use a planner too much anymore.ReplyDelete
Curious as to how many planners is too many planners... thoughts?ReplyDelete
I prefer the Lilly planners because I love the bright patterns in colors but I'm willing to try anything Kate Spade once! Great Find!ReplyDelete
This is just too good to be true! They're so lovely!ReplyDelete
I love all of them! I think the polka dot one is my favorite though!ReplyDelete


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Mack the Knife
by Bobby Darin
The version of "Mack the Knife" that Bobby Darin sings is a relatively late translation by Marc Blitzstein. Blitzstein's English version of Die Dreigroschenoper hit the stage off-Broadway in 1954 and had a very successful six-year run. "Mack the Knife," or "The Ballad of Mack the Knife," was retranslated from the original "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer."
Blitzstein did a lot to jazz up the lyrics for the times. A translation from the 1930s had never caught on as a popular song even after a Broadway run. Blitzstein added "dear" at the end of many of the lines, partly to make up for the difference in syllables from German to English. He also came up with some of the most famous lines as we know them: Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear / And he shows them pearly white / Just a jack-knife has Macheath dear / And he keeps it out of sight. The literal German on these lines is quite a bit less colorful, going something like: And the shark, it has teeth / And it wears them in its face / And Macheath, he has a knife / But the knife one doesn't see. If those lines are truly scary-sounding in the German, it's certainly lost in literal translation. Blitzstein's graceful translation restored the song's real power, the power of bloody descriptiveness.
The effect of these little changes created the perfect material for a popular song. After all, people love a thrill—within limits, of course. Blitzstein did choose to remove the song's last two verses, the ones about rape and arson, which might have pushed 1950s audiences just a little bit past those limits: And the ghastly fire in Soho / Seven children at a go / In the crowd stands Mack the knife, but /He's not asked and doesn't know…And the child bride in her nightie / Whose assailant's still at large / Violated in her slumbers / Mackie how much did you charge? In fact, we're thinking those last two verses probably wouldn't make it far in a pop song even today.
This stuff actually puts a lot of gangsta rap to shame for creepiness content, although it certainly has some latter day contenders. The takeaway point is not so much that some songs are scarier than others, but that being sinister—and knowing when to stop or slow down—really is an art all its own.


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John Koller has provided some comments in regards to the online server issues with the PS4 version of the upcoming multiplatform video game, "Battlefield 4." In an interview with CVG on Jan. 8, the vice president of marketing from Sony Computer Entertainment was asked about his company's reaction towards the problems that are occurring in the first-person shooter.
John Koller believed that it is unfair to single out "Battlefield 4." He went on to disclose that Sony Computer Entertainment "work very closely" with publishers in these kinds of situations, adding that the network issues also reflect on the platform as well as the video game. You can find a few screenshots from the first-person shooting title in the gallery on the left-hand side of this article and his comments below (courtesy of CVG):
Let me answer this higher above Battlefield 4 because it's not fair, I think, to focus just on that. But in general, when these kinds of situations occur we work very closely with the publisher.
I'm not saying that's happening specifically with Battlefield but in general when there's network issues or any issues related to gameplay we work very closely, because it reflects on the platform as well. We want it solved just like the publisher wants it solved so we generally work together.
"Battlefield 4" was published by Electronic Arts, which is apparently working with Sony Computer Entertainment to resolve the problems. The video game came out last year in North America with numerous issues, especially on the PS4. The development team at Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment eventually decided to delay future projects, including the planned expansion packs, in order to address all of the problems.
The PS4 version of "Battlefield 4" was released alongside the PS4 next-generation system, which came out first in the North American region on Nov. 15.
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Navigate to blogspot.com and sign in to your account.
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Kelly Davis of CityBeat has performed a public service in detailing some areas where Bob Filner's philosophy will have a negative impact on the city's economy. Of course, Davis doesn't take that view, but a review of potential "progressive" action items doesn't bode well for the local economy.
- Development. Progressives complain about the city reorganization that saved some money and by moving the planning department to a division in the development department. The building industry is supposedly in favor of the move, because of the potential to steam line the permitting process. However, the move seems to draw the ire of progressives for lack of "transparency." But faster permitting would seem to promote economic growth, so what is the real complaint here?


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The Northern Kentucky Health Department is seeing success more than two months into its first-ever needle exchange program in Grant County.
The program, which began March 16, operates from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Grant County Health Center at 234 Barnes Rd. in Williamstown.
The goal of the program, which allows participants to exchange dirty, heroin-tainted syringes for clean needles, is to halt the dramatic rise of hepatitis C cases in northern Kentucky during the heroin epidemic.
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Traveling wreaks crazy havoc on your skin: changes in sleep patterns, diet, air travel, sun and wind exposure all contribute to trouble for skin. It stands for trouble and trouble means aging!
And yet, it's often hard to discern what to use on your skin to replenish it; some moisturizing products are heavy, waxy, oily. I remember staying at girlfriends' family homes in college. If I forgot makeup remover, etc., their moms would generously offer use of their beauty products. These things felt like melted crayons mixed with cooking shortening . . . cue in the breakouts. After a few of those experiences, I wrongly kept away from moisturizing products. For years, I was shooting myself in the foot!
That's why I was glad to be hosted to experience Radical Skincare. Here's part of their background:
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Rachel developed Rosacea after having her second child and had red bumps all over her face and was completely inflamed. She was on the 3 types of medication that the doctors said she would be on for life. They both decided that this was the perfect storm and called upon their chemists and scientists and challenged them to create the most powerful anti-aging solution for Liz that could be used on Rachel's sensitive skin. With no regard to costs and with no intention of selling this youth elixir to the larger public, they identified the prime defect in most anti-aging formulas they corrected it, perfected it and then clinically tested it. The results spoke for themselves. A USDA lab compared their formulas to numerous leading skincare brands* and the potency results were unbeatable.
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Hitting the red carpet for the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar party, Leslie Mann was a radiant beauty from head to toe. "I wanted to give Leslie's makeup a fresh, young look, with an emphasis on pink tones, to give a flattering counter balance to her gorgeous chartreuse gown", said makeup artist Elaine Offers.
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Conquering Healthcare Reform and Rating Complexity with a Simple, Single System
By Calvin Glenn-Oracle on Jun 06, 2013
We all know about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that was upheld by the US Supreme Court in 2012. Now, how do we respond and react to embrace this legislation while also providing quality service to our customers and maintaining an edge over our competition? While states debate whether to expand Medicaid, launch health insurance exchanges, or both, payers have less than 18 months to plan their strategies, change their infrastructure and launch new products to capture market share. Payers must now learn to interface directly with end users. And they must learn the nuances of local markets. Flexible IT systems that enable unprecedented business agility will be critical to their success.
In executing on the individual mandate, payers need to take a hard look at their underlying rating infrastructure.
- Is it flexible enough to accommodate new customers and roll out new products quickly?
- Are the rating systems configurable so they do not require custom coding when the business needs change?
Payers should consider an enterprise stand-alone rating engine – used primarily to externalize the rates, rules, and logic associated with rating from the policy administration system – to increase speed to market and reduce costs. Older policy administration systems embed rating logic within the code, making modifications complex and dependent on IT support. Payers who run multiple policy administration systems, spreadsheets and other rating engines, end up with data redundancy, inaccuracies, and duplication of efforts as rating changes get implemented across multiple solutions. With a single rating engine, rates can be built once and distributed to any application, resulting in better speed to market, improved productivity, and greater flexibility.
An enterprise rating system should support all market segments from individual to small and large group. It also should have a user interface that is simple enough for the business user to create, test and deploy complex rating, rules and underwriting logic without programming expertise, speeding time to market for rate changes and new products. Key components of a good enterprise rating system include:
- Rules management
- Testing and Modeling
- Compliance
- Integration
Oracle Insurance Insbridge Rating and Underwriting can help carriers overcome all of the issues they're facing as they prepare to comply with the Affordable Health Care Act. Oracle Insurance Insbridge is a simple, fast and accurate rating system designed for business users. Companies can augment their legacy systems and centralize rating to a single system that allows for regulatory compliance by holding one version of the rates and eliminating anomalies between quoting engines and policy administration. Oracle Insbridge is also flexible and scalable to grow with your business through proven run-time and design-time integrations.
We're just wrapping up a very successful week at IASA where we've had a chance to talk with carriers and clients and look forward to next week when we'll be in Las Vegas at AHIP's Annual National Institute. Please stop by booth #560 at the AHIP Institute and June Exchange 2013 conferences to discuss the latest trends in the market and how Oracle Insurance can provide you with insights for overcoming your biggest Health Care Reform challenges.
JOIN US at the June AHIP Exchange Breakfast Session: Wednesday, June 12th – 7:45a.m – 8:45a.m.
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Janice W. Young, Program Director, Payer IT Strategies, IDC Health Insights
David Bonham, Master Principal Pre-Sales Consultant, Oracle Health Insurance
Health Insurance Exchanges are considered to be key catalysts for change. This session will offer insight into opportunities for health insurers to advance transformational strategies in support of more efficient and patient-centered business operations, executing on the individual mandate. Attendees will learn how to achieve integration within a Health Insurance Exchange – enabling a business focus on the growing individual market. Discussion will cover steps and processes for successfully establishing and implementing enrollment systems, quote to card activities, program pricing, claims billing, automated claims processing, and new customer service tools. Additionally, speakers will cover specific tools and enabling technologies for Health Insurers to develop and deploy alternative provider and member reimbursement models to effectively support their relationships with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs
We look forward to seeing you next week at AHIP!
Related Resources
- Strategy Brief: Executing on the Individual Mandate: Opportunities and Challenges for Healthcare Payers
- Strategy Brief: Enterprise Rating Agility Improves Payer Response to Healthcare Reform
- Podcast: Technology Implications of Healthcare Reform
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The Prague Cemetery
Umberto Eco's latest novel, to summarise, simply cannot be summarised. A bulky, heavy undertaking begins with Eco's claim that the book will have two kinds of reader. The first kind is one who is ignorant that the events of the novel actually happened (Eco is at pains to stress that they certainly did happen, insisting that all characters besides the central protagonist are based on real people), someone who "knows nothing about nineteenth-century literature, and might even have taken Dan Brown seriously". The second kind of reader, Eco claims, will have ample familiarity with the events as they unfold, a learned scholar who understands the significance of profound historical happenings which have shaped Europe's consciousness to this day.
The novel is translated from Eco's Italian and is far from brief: it is a work very much aware of its literariness. Eco's prose is in staunch opposition to that of the aforementioned Brown – lengthy sentences perambulate on the margins of a point, deviating with little relevance. Fault for this may lie with the translator or the editor, granted, but one thing is for sure: an easy read it is not.
Nor is Eco's ambition any less lofty with the subject matter; he condenses forgery, conspiracies and anti-semitism with the aid of Simone Simonini, the central figure and "the most hateful man in the world", in Eco's own words. The novel opens with Simone ranting with profusion (and a degree of humour, admittedly) against those who he despises – which is virtually every nationality, ethnicity and religious group in Europe. And yet Simonini is not as he appears. He is also, seemingly, Abbe Dalla Piccola, suffering from a bout of multiple personality disorder.
The group for whom Simonini reserves his greatest disdain is the Jews, though the Catholic Church and the Freemasons would figure highly on the scale, too. He is able, as the plot unfolds, to manipulate their rivalries in order to pit them against each other, and to create his masterpiece: the amalgamation of numerous anti-semitic tirades, which forms the infamous Protocols of the Elders of Zion.
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Not the wooden tub of yesterday...
Are wooden bathtubs environmentally positive? If you grew the bamboo or cedar in your backyard and then made it yourself- definitely! These examples might not be the greenest and they cost a pretty penny, but it must feel wonderful to bath in wood. In the past bathtubs were made of wood, marble or ceramic tile. Cast-iron tubs came into fashion starting in the 1880s, then enamel over steel...now mostly formed acrylic, fiberglass or porcelain on steel. Wood holds the heat longer than other tub material. Unfinished wood tubs must be used regularly or kept partially filled with a bit of water to prevent them from drying out and warping or shrinking.
Bagno Sasso Ocean Circle
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Stolis wooden tub -- to the trade. Expensive!
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All tubs in the OCEAN range are crafted by hand and can be made out of numerous types of wood. bagnosasso.com
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E Legno Italy Cedarwood Sun Tub
For an unfinished, raw wood experience-
These tubs are made of Japanese hinoki wood, which is one of the best woods for this purpose. Hinoki is a Japanese cypress tree. The hinoki wood is never urethane coated in order to allow the wood pores to breath and release aromatic oils. Option to finish the sides facing the walls (outside face only) or the bottom with a natural clear oil. Japanese tubs called Ofuro are deep enough for the bather to immerse the body up to the neck when sitting. Designed by an italian architect living in Japan since 1998. Imported. bartokdesign.com
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No finish. Imported from China.
BathBoat by Wieki Somers - available through Galerie Kreo, Paris.
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Or have one built, contract a local (very trustworthy and experienced) carpenter. Cedar is one of the best woods for a tub. In some areas of the U.S. wooden tubs might be against code- check your local building laws.
First photo above....
Handmade mahogany tongue and groove tub, coated with epoxy and marine polyurethane...
But built in Maine, hopefully from FSC certified wood. bath-in-wood.com
For outdoor cedar tubs---see:
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Good selection of outdoor cedar hottubs.
Good prices. Company in Colorado, but inquire as to where tub is made.