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Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Black Cap Weekend Wear
A cap, t-shirt and chinos/cargo pants combination is probably my go-to weekend casual outfit, and I reckon I've been wearing variations of it for over 20 years... I think it started in the early Nineties because I wanted to look like Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2, minus all the weaponry (click here if you don't know the look I'm talking about).
And how excited was I to try magnetic nail polish for the first time?? It was so amazing I kept showing Mr. Summers each and every fingernail I painted ;) I love painting my nails and change my polish A LOT, but I never seem to have enough time to then go on and paint all these gorgeous patterns and effects I'm always Pinning. So to have it done for you in a special effects nail polish - that's a winner in my book!
Anyone else tried magnetic nail polish?
Happy Tuesday people!
Cap: La Redoute similar, Scarves: Free with magazine / Oasis, T-shirt: ASOS, Chinos: La Redoute, Sneakers: Adidas similar, Bag: Kangol, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters, Brooches: Accessorize, Bracelets: ASOS / Debenhams, Watch: Debenhams, Rings: ASOS / H&M, Nails: Nails Inc Whitehall Magnetic
Linking up to: Monday Mingle at Bonbon Rose Girls, What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy
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This is such a street chic outfit! And the nail polish! uber cool!ReplyDelete
great casual look, love your scarf and nails:))))Im following you now:)))would you follow me back?:))ReplyDelete
you look cute and your nails, WOW!!!! Love it!ReplyDelete
Great looking nails. I must admit, I love nail polish-- it SO finishes a "look" but have never tried special effects nails. Don't think I will. It's a step too far for me (timid mouse that I am!)ReplyDelete
Rosemary www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.comReplies
I think any polish looks great, Rosemary... doesn't have to be special effects!! Thanks hun xoxoDelete
So casual-cool, Catherine! I must steal the pins-on-the-twisted-scarf idea, it looks fabulous.ReplyDelete
This is such a great look sweetie! Perfect casual-chic weekend styling. Your scarf is such a lovely touch to the look and omg I love how you've done your nails,amazing!! :)ReplyDelete
Take care,Daniella xox
P.s sorry to put you to any inconvenience but I have new blog address and new bloglovin page and I'd really appreciate if you could now follow me on that. Thank you :)Replies
Thanks D - and yes I'm now following your new blog! Looks fabulous!! C xDelete
Oo and I forgot to say how much love these photos :)ReplyDelete
Daniella xox
The magnetic polish is mesmerizing.ReplyDelete
Another gorgeous scarf! I love your sneakers too! I've not tried the magnetic nail polish yet, but I think I will soon!ReplyDelete
Your nails look awesome!ReplyDelete
Love all those brooches. They turn a casual outfit into something especial.ReplyDelete
I saw the nail-polish and was thinking of trying it out! I think I will now =DReplyDelete
Thanks for following me back. I've also followed you in GFC now =)Replies
I'm so glad sweetie - and thank you so much for the follow - welcome!!! C xoDelete
great outfit. I especially love the sneakers and the polish. As always, you manage to take so many different items and combine them into one stunning outfit.ReplyDelete
That's a lovely compliment... thanks Alana xoDelete
Love this cute and casual look Catherine! And your nails look fabulous :)ReplyDelete
The Other Side of Gray
I saw the magnetic polish at the supermarket but haven´t tried it yet! it looks really cool :DReplyDelete
Are you wearing two scarves that you've twisted/plaited together? Gorgeous look - would love to know how to do it. :) I like how your accessories - shoes, jewelry, scarves - really add pep and polish to a simple outfit. :)ReplyDelete
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Moore has his manager's confidence in left
With left field being so spacious at PNC Park, Johnson wanted to make sure Moore could handle the position. Porter, who is also an outfield coach, helped Moore make the transition from first base to left field.
"I asked, 'Is it too roomy for a converted first baseman who doesn't have a lot of games out there?'" said Johnson. "[Porter] said he was comfortable with it, so I'm comfortable with it."
Since he joined the Nationals on April 29, Moore has been coming off the bench. In five big league games entering Wednesday's action, Moore was 2-for-7 (.286). Moore, who is ranked No. 14 on MLB.com's list of Top 20 Nationals prospects, was hitting .286 with seven home runs and 20 RBIs for Triple-A Syracuse before getting recalled.
In 2010 and 2011, Moore hit a combined 60 home runs with 201 RBIs for Class A Potomac and Double-A Harrisburg.
"Tyler Moore has a lot of potential. We have to put him in the lineup. He has been sitting an awful lot," Johnson said. "So he is in [the lineup]."
Asked how Moore has handled being a bench player in the big leagues, Johnson said, "I think he has been exemplary. He has had some good at-bats. He has had an awfully good Minor League career. I hate to bring a kid up and not play him. I haven't handled that situation very [well]."
Johnson also indicated that Moore could get more playing time in the future, but he wants to see how Xavier Nady and Roger Bernadina perform. They are expected to see a lot of action because Jayson Werth is expected to miss at least 12 weeks because of a broken left wrist.


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by Louis Navellier | July 12, 2010 7:37 pm
Penny stock investing doesn't have to involve super risky stocks that can erase your retirement money. Penny stock recommendations also can encapsulate low-priced stocks that are more stable, trading at bargain prices and low valuations. These bargain investments trade for between $1 and $3 – very cheap compared to traditional equities. Though they are not trading for a few cents like some penny stock recommendations, these stocks are worth the extra share price because they have added stability.
But to be sure, these low priced stocks are still very aggressive. That's because the biggest appeal of penny stocks to most investors is the ability for a stock to double quickly and deliver huger returns.
Here are 9 pricey penny stock recommendations from this week for investors looking for low-priced picks with the ability to surge, but more stable companies that won't collapse overnight.
Industry: Oil, gas and consumable fuels
Market Cap: $207.4 million
This San Antonio based independent energy company is primarily engaged in the production of oil and gas. Abraxas Petroleum Corp (AXAS[1]) has recently seen tremendous growth, and is up +57.3% since April. While other larger oil companies have fallen on hard times, Abraxas has continued to improve, and currently holds a stock price of $3.01. This penny stock has vastly outperformed the broader markets like Dow Jones Industrial average and the S&P, which are down -2.3% and -3.2% on the year, respectively.
Industry: Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment
Market Cap: $164.5 million
Penny Stock Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS[2]) designs, manufactures and services the semiconductor chips used by big-name technology companies like IBM, Intel, Texas Instruments and Samsung Electronics. Based in Boston's North Shore, this technology company has seen a +22% increase since January, and currently boasts a modest stock price of $1.71. With the introduction of a new energy implanter in late June, Axcelis has its clients excited for higher productivity and lower costs, which should only improve the stock's value.
Industry: Media
Market Cap: $82.7 million
Emmis Communication Corp. (EMMS[3]) is a media company primarily focused on radio broadcasting. This penny stock owns and operates numerous AM and FM radio stations in major U.S. cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Additionally, this media company owns numerous magazines including Texas Monthly, Los Angeles Monthly and Atlanta Monthly, among others. Emmis Communication's stock has made tremendous strides in the last several months, and is up 94% since April. While other media companies are struggling in the radio and print industries, Emmis is clearly thriving.
Industry: Media
Market Cap: $164.5 million
Gray Television Inc (GTN[4]) owns 36 television stations in 30 separate television markets across the U.S. This Atlanta based media company works with several major affiliates including NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, and has also seen large gains in 2010. Since January, this penny stock is up 66.7%, and has a current price of $2.50 per share. Additionally, Gray Television has outperformed earnings estimates three of the last four quarters, and looks to continue its success in the next quarter.
Industry: Wireless telecommunication services
Market Cap: $405.6 million
Wireless telecommunication service provider ICO Global Communications Holdings Ltd. (ICOG[5]) is a development stage mobile satellite service operator. Despite the fact that ICO has not been able to complete any additional satellites since December 2004, the penny stock has one satellite in orbit, and 10 satellites currently in the production stage. ICO has seen a 58.3% increase in stock price during 2010, and is currently selling at a price of $1.72.
Industry: Textiles Apparel and luxury goods
Market Cap: $119.4 million
Joe's Jeans Inc. (JOEZ[6]) is involved in the developing, marketing and design of its Joe's products, which include denim jeans, casual wear and accessories. Joe's sells its products through department stores, specialty retailers, distributors and its own retail stores worldwide. This penny stock has seen a rise of +68.2% since the start of 2010 and has outperformed earnings estimates two of the last four quarters. Joe's is a unique retailer in that it provides "luxury" denim products, at a price much lower than other luxury denim competitors.
Industry: Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment
Market Cap: $395.0 million
LTX-Credence Corp. (LTXC[7]) designs, produces and markets automated semiconductor test equipment. Its equipment is used for testing various technological products including cable modems, cell phones, PDAs, televisions, digital cameras and automotive electronics. The product of a 2008 merger between LTX Corp. and Credence Systems Corporation, this penny stock has fared well in 2010, up +69.1% since January. Having outperformed earnings estimates each of the last four quarters, LTX-Credence Corp is looking for another strong showing this earnings season.
Industry: Communications equipment
Market Cap: $110.8 million
Communications equipment company Network Engines Inc. (NENG[8]), produces server-based platforms and appliance solutions for information technology networks. Based in Canton, Mass., this penny stock has seen a major rise in 2010, up $1.46, and increase of nearly +109%. Likewise, Network Engines has doubled earnings estimates for the past two quarters, and should remain a strong stock after its June announcement regarding the completion of a new frame solution which will support 4G apps.
Industry: Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment
Market Cap: $274.6 million
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM[9]) is involved with the manufacturing and design of semiconductors. In addition to producing semiconductors for its clients, this penny stock also provides design and technical services for its customers. Having outperformed earnings estimates by 367% in the last quarter, Tower Semiconductor is up +42.3% since January. Analysts are also estimating that Tower's revenue will continue to grow next quarter, as a $5 million revenue increase is projected.
Industry: Diversified telecommunication services
Market Cap: $457.2 million
Voice and messaging service company Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG[10]) uses broadband networks to provide its customers with their telephone service. With the 2009 offering of Vonage World Mobile, customers can place calls to 60 different countries for a monthly flat rate of $24.99. This penny stock also provides residential services to its customers, and offers discount rates for bundling mobile and residential services. Since January, Vonage's stock is up $1.04, representing an increase of +74.3%. The fact that its mobile calling application is available for the iPhone and Blackberry makes Vonage a very strong penny stock at the moment.
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-- mat lewis, Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:58 PM (2 months ago) Bookmark Link
Mat Lewis OTM, obv.
― StanM, Thursday, 17 April 2008 20:26 (nine years ago) Permalink
oh, it only seemed pretty great the first listen. Half decent, second track = favourite, other than that, meh.
― StanM, Sunday, 20 April 2008 15:58 (nine years ago) Permalink
I love 'LES Artistes'. Listening to the album now, seems OK at first.
― zeus, Sunday, 20 April 2008 17:31 (nine years ago) Permalink
i love the rock tracks on this and the synthy ballads. the rap tracks, less so. great production though.
― titchyschneiderMk2, Tuesday, 22 April 2008 12:35 (nine years ago) Permalink
What is this about her writing and/or producing on that Res album I loved so much?
― Spencer Chow, Tuesday, 22 April 2008 16:49 (nine years ago) Permalink
she did the best songs on it - golden boys, they say vision and a few others.
― titchyschneiderMk2, Tuesday, 22 April 2008 21:06 (nine years ago) Permalink
deeply offended by jodorowsky-ripoff video for "creator"
― moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 16:57 (nine years ago) Permalink
Have you seen the MGMT video? IT's all "The Holy Mountain."
which indie band will have the balls to take on "Santa Sangre"?
― Savannah Smiles, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 17:13 (nine years ago) Permalink
i like this album
― omar little, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 17:17 (nine years ago) Permalink
she's good
― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 17:19 (nine years ago) Permalink
i'm actually as confused as i am offended.
the difference between the jodorowsky and santogold versions is that jodorowsky sped his film up and the santogold director did slow-mo. and the jodorowsky is in sunlight and the santogold is washed out.
which basically explains why the jodorowsky version is about x1000 more graphic, shocking, beautiful, etc. but doesn't explain why the santogold director made the choices he/she did. why?
i dunno, i can't even take a picture right with an autofocus digital camera so maybe i shouldn't be criticizing video directors but there you go.
― moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 17:29 (nine years ago) Permalink
So Missing Persons.
― Bobbi Peru, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 20:43 (nine years ago) Permalink
Enjoyable tho'.
― forksclovetofu, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 21:36 (nine years ago) Permalink
Missing Persons OTM.
Fun record, meh on repeat.
― I eat cannibals, Wednesday, 7 May 2008 22:08 (nine years ago) Permalink
I enjoyed this on first listen - the more rocky/dubby and the less MIA she sounds the better really.
― Matt DC, Thursday, 8 May 2008 09:32 (nine years ago) Permalink
Are there any other songs that sound like "L.E.S. Artistes"?
― Savannah Smiles, Thursday, 8 May 2008 11:14 (nine years ago) Permalink
Santogold herself, who for some reason reminds me of Nicolette
The album sounds pretty good on first listen.
― Matthew H, Thursday, 8 May 2008 12:00 (nine years ago) Permalink
from this thread i gather that Santogold sounds like everyone but herself. is this a fair conclusion?
― al.b, Thursday, 8 May 2008 14:19 (nine years ago) Permalink
I saw Santogold on Jools Holland the other night.
I didn't quite work out what she sounded like but I failed to detect an identifiable Santogold in her performance.
However, Jools Holland seems to have that levelling effect on everyone who comes on his show.
She certainly needs to stop singing with her left eyebrow, however.
― Dingbod Kesterson, Thursday, 8 May 2008 14:23 (nine years ago) Permalink
Oh god I've just realised I like the ones that sound like straight-ahead 4AD indie the best.
― Matt DC, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:04 (nine years ago) Permalink
does anyone know the deal with the Disco D beat on here?
― chinchillas they can fit on gorillas, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:06 (nine years ago) Permalink
I just bought this album via my iPhone! Let's see if I like it...
(first impression of the first song: "Oh, it's Gwen Stefani on quaaludes!")
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:08 (nine years ago) Permalink
Gwen Stefani on quaaludes!
whooaaaa watch out there i might have to go rub one out
― chinchillas they can fit on gorillas, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:10 (nine years ago) Permalink
Yeah, this is basically like listening to No Doubt with all of the ska influences removed. Or, maybe the better way to put it is if they had come from Brooklyn instead of the OC.
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:12 (nine years ago) Permalink
(I am not in the anti-No Doubt posse, btw, so I'm not trying to slam this)
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:15 (nine years ago) Permalink
okay song 4 is where it turns into Missing Persons, now I get it
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:18 (nine years ago) Permalink
okay song 5 is where people say she's M.I.A.-esque
ps song 5 ("Creator") IS FUCKING GREAT HOLY SHIT WOW
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:22 (nine years ago) Permalink
It's so weird to see/hear "Creator" in a tv beer ad, although I can't figure out why I'd be surprised by any music/commercial pairing in 2008.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:24 (nine years ago) Permalink
from what I've heard Santogold > No Doubt (but I'm not a ND fan)
― Curt1s Stephens, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:25 (nine years ago) Permalink
"No Doubt with all of the ska influences removed."
no theres one track with some rubbish dub influence on it and another which is kinda ska-punky. i like these tracks best although i think id like them more if the production was a bit less 'neat'. the rap tracks i like musically though, just not vocally.
― titchyschneiderMk2, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:29 (nine years ago) Permalink
I think what I was going for is that the influences seem much closer to the original source, ie it's proper dub/reggae influence rather than influence via the filter of someone else reinterpreting it through a rock filter.
"Lights Out" is super Missing Persons-esque.
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:31 (nine years ago) Permalink
okay the first few seconds of "Starstruck" are great
also yes, this woman is totally from the Gwen Stefani school of vocal production
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:36 (nine years ago) Permalink
"You'll Find A Way" is MELTING MY FACE
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:47 (nine years ago) Permalink
(I should point out I mean the Switch remix of "You'll Find A Way" here.)
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 20:50 (nine years ago) Permalink
You say Gwen Stefani, I say Cyndi Lauper.
― Tracer Hand, Thursday, 8 May 2008 21:06 (nine years ago) Permalink
Her voice is way, way, WAY deeper than Cyndi Lauper's (not that this really contradicts my point as you can argue pretty convincingly that all three of them sing in a very similar, muscular manner).
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 21:08 (nine years ago) Permalink
"ie it's proper dub/reggae influence rather than influence via the filter of someone else reinterpreting it through a rock filter."
thats weird cos i think that dubby tune is VERY dub-via-rock-filter.
― titchyschneiderMk2, Thursday, 8 May 2008 21:58 (nine years ago) Permalink
This is totally splitting hairs, but I agree that the end tune is dub-via-rock. It sound to me like it got there via familiarity with dub rather than familiarity with other dub-via-rock acts (ie, it's closer to the source but it is still totally dub-via-rock).
― HI DERE, Thursday, 8 May 2008 22:05 (nine years ago) Permalink
L.E.S. verses have the cadence of Voices Carry, before breaking into a full on Dale Bozzio.
― Bobbi Peru, Friday, 9 May 2008 16:51 (nine years ago) Permalink
What does everyone think of her cover of Pretty Green on Mark Ronson's album? It's kind of silly but I like it. And L.E.S. Artistes is epic.
― Kath, Friday, 9 May 2008 19:50 (nine years ago) Permalink
I'm so over this before it started. Santogold is kind of shit, no?
― I know, right?, Friday, 9 May 2008 19:55 (nine years ago) Permalink
This album is amazing in the sunshine.
― Matt DC, Sunday, 11 May 2008 22:59 (nine years ago) Permalink
Okay, way better than I expected. Why didn't someone tell me that only one of her songs was a half-rate MIA knockoff?
― The Reverend, Monday, 12 May 2008 04:05 (nine years ago) Permalink
A very nice, reasonably original pop album. Don't know how much longevity it'll have, though.
Anyone else find it slightly reminiscent of Blondie, in spirit and attitude if not actual sound?
― chap, Monday, 12 May 2008 21:23 (nine years ago) Permalink
BTW, whoever said her voice is more Furtado than Stefani is OTM.
― chap, Monday, 12 May 2008 21:33 (nine years ago) Permalink
furtado voice - stefani/no doubt music. i like it, great songs, but its a bit lightweight.
― titchyschneiderMk2, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 13:27 (nine years ago) Permalink
"You'll Find a Way" is the free iTunes download this week... and it DOES have some No Doubt pseudo-ska-ness about it, at least in the verses. (I like it).
She sounds super-Furtado on this one, too - it's how her voice goes subtly nasal on the higher notes, I think.
― Savannah Smiles, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 13:40 (nine years ago) Permalink
seeing as we're just throwing in more and more female vocalists, Cyndi Lauper
― blueski, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 13:43 (nine years ago) Permalink
she must be a big blondie/pretenders fan.
― titchyschneiderMk2, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 13:47 (nine years ago) Permalink
ooh good choice for a single
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Wednesday, 4 July 2012 04:24 (five years ago) Permalink
btw I love this whole album
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Wednesday, 4 July 2012 04:26 (five years ago) Permalink
I like it, but not excitedly like I did the first album. "The Keepers" is my favorite song here, so I'm glad it was chosen as a single.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 4 July 2012 05:57 (five years ago) Permalink
I love the whole album too.
― LeRooLeRoo, Wednesday, 4 July 2012 13:22 (five years ago) Permalink
This and "Disparate Youth" are the best.
― a regina spektor is haunting europe (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 4 July 2012 13:24 (five years ago) Permalink
Yeah I really like the whole album too, surprised it's had such a lukewarm reaction. Agree that The Keepers is one of the highlights. I also really love This Isn't Our Parade and The Riot's Gone.
― Kitchen Person, Wednesday, 4 July 2012 13:55 (five years ago) Permalink
when this album is good it is so, so great - she conveys jaded yearning so well
― lex pretend, Wednesday, 5 September 2012 08:19 (five years ago) Permalink
santigold isn't actually good at "fun" music
I disagree with this a lot, unsurprisingly
― Gandalf's Gobble Melt (DJP), Thursday, 1 November 2012 14:15 (five years ago) Permalink
man "The Keepers" sounds so good after several months' distance
― A deeper shade of lol (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 18 May 2013 17:34 (four years ago) Permalink
New single and album!
― daavid, Wednesday, 4 November 2015 22:03 (two years ago) Permalink
This is a great single!
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Wednesday, 4 November 2015 22:19 (two years ago) Permalink
did you guys know Res' "Golden Boys" was written about Mos Def? ~gossip~
― Listen to my homeboy Fantano (D-40), Wednesday, 4 November 2015 22:19 (two years ago) Permalink
Love the single, it's so much fun. Looking forward to the album. Does it have a release date?
― Kitchen Person, Wednesday, 4 November 2015 23:27 (two years ago) Permalink
Can maybe a mod change the thread title to: "Santogold/Santigold" ? I feel like it would help with searching.
― daavid, Thursday, 5 November 2015 03:55 (two years ago) Permalink
Was just coming here to say the opposite. Ehh.
Very cool album cover, tho.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Thursday, 5 November 2015 05:04 (two years ago) Permalink
Like, if Gwen Stefani had released this song, I think it was surprisingly good. But for Santi to do it, I find it a letdown.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Thursday, 5 November 2015 05:06 (two years ago) Permalink
Single's OK but nowhere near as good as "Disparate Youth".
― daavid, Thursday, 5 November 2015 05:38 (two years ago) Permalink
― daavid, Thursday, November 5, 2015 5:38 AM (12 hours ago)
Yes but that's unfair, that's like her best single of all time.
I like it because backing track sounds very inspired by William Onyeabor. What's not to like?
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 5 November 2015 18:15 (two years ago) Permalink
"Disparate Youth" and "The Keepers" are two of the best singles of the last five years imo
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 5 November 2015 18:34 (two years ago) Permalink
Yeah, I'd agree with that. Such a shame that neither of those songs were hits. The second album was really underrated.
― Kitchen Person, Thursday, 5 November 2015 20:26 (two years ago) Permalink
It had that wide, instant appeal that great pop songs have. Almost everytime it gets played on one of my bars people ask what song it is.
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 5 November 2015 22:16 (two years ago) Permalink
I just listened to "Banshee" and my first reaction was "huh, this is garbage" ;_;
― its subtle brume (DJP), Friday, 12 February 2016 18:08 (one year ago) Permalink
Loved the first single, not feeling the subsequent two singles.
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Friday, 12 February 2016 21:50 (one year ago) Permalink
There seems to be absolutely no hype for this album at all. I didn't even know there had been two other singles.
― Kitchen Person, Friday, 12 February 2016 22:48 (one year ago) Permalink
I had no idea she had a new album coming. I just remember that one summer in the 00's when she was playing in like everyone bar I went to.
― (•̪●) (carne asada), Friday, 12 February 2016 23:10 (one year ago) Permalink
The album is now streaming on NPR. I am two songs into it. It's remarkably terrible.
― its subtle brume (DJP), Thursday, 18 February 2016 19:29 (one year ago) Permalink
The first two songs make "Banshee" seem tolerable, btw
― its subtle brume (DJP), Thursday, 18 February 2016 19:31 (one year ago) Permalink
That's a shame. The cover art is wonderful
― art baengels (monotony), Thursday, 18 February 2016 20:30 (one year ago) Permalink
Half of this album is really great and half of it is kind of forgettable. Banshee has grown on me a lot since I first heard it a couple of weeks ago. Kind of reminds me of something on Ze Records.
Love that she's brought some of the new wave influences back from her first album on Rendezvous Girl and Who I Thought You Were. Apart from those two songs, the second half is kind of a drag. There's one that sounds like a really bad Siouxsie & The Banshees impression.
― Kitchen Person, Friday, 19 February 2016 18:05 (one year ago) Permalink
Chasing Shadows is so good. Her version of Need Ur Love by Charli XCX.
When I heard Chasing Shadows I thought it was the same sample as hard knock life
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Friday, 19 February 2016 23:11 (one year ago) Permalink
iLoveMakonnen collaborations sound so patronizing and are bad
― Toof Seteltha (Sufjan Grafton), Friday, 19 February 2016 23:16 (one year ago) Permalink
This is kind of fun:
Mods should change thread name to Santogold / Santigold
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Tuesday, 1 March 2016 07:20 (one year ago) Permalink


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KHARKOV, Ukraine, May 2 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian court has postponed a hearing in a second trial of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, citing health concerns over her prison hunger strike.
Tymoshenko, serving a seven-year sentence in a Kharkov, Ukraine, jail for abuse of power, began a hunger strike April 20 to protest her alleged mistreatment, claiming guards punched her while she was transported to a prison hospital for back pain. Her claims have raised concerns in Europe over human rights violations and alleged political motivations of her imprisonment, and European countries have threatened to freeze cooperation with Ukraine, Fox News said Wednesday.
Her second trial, for allegedly evading taxes while heading an energy company in the 1990s, was postponed until May 21 by Kharkov District Court Judge Kostyantyn Sadovski, who decided "to consider impossible the consideration of Tymoshenko's case without her participation," Ukrainian Internet news service ForUm reported Wednesday.


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Most of the time I like travelling somewhere I've never been before but there are occasions when rediscovering a place is a bigger pleasure. Jan Morris, one of Britain's greatest travel writers, is superb at getting under the skin of anywhere she visits, so it was a delight to read about her 'unexpectedly rejuvenated responses' to wandering around London (on page 24 in the May issue), a city she knows too well to be merely a sightseer. I have a similar reaction whenever I revisit East Anglia where, thanks to my 'Suffolk' grandmother, I spent much of my childhood. Tiptoeing across the shingle of Southwold beach, crabbing in Walberswick and mucking about in boats on the Blyth made those summers stretch forever. Clearly, Aldeburgh charmed John Canter (see page 162): having moved there permanently in 1993, he says his 'Aldeburgh holiday has now lasted just under 900 weeks'.
Harriet O'Brien first went to Nepal when she was nine, living in Kathmandu for four years. Revisiting the country 30-plus years and a social revolution later (see page 124), she was delighted not only by the beautiful landscape but also by the fact that it's still possible to walk right into the country's medieval past.
Since I first visited Moscow, the Russian capital has been transformed. Then, there were queues for bread, and tourists were an exotic species. These days, as Benjamin Wegg-Prosser says on page 148, nightclubs dazzle alongside traditional churches, and its attractions are world class. Menorca, on the other hand, is one place where I can safely say that nothing much has changed since I first went as a teenager. This is the most authentic of the three Balearic Islands; you can read about its wild side on page 138.
Retracing one's steps often brings new discoveries, and I hope you will find a few of those in this year's Hot List, our selection of the best new hotels that have opened in the past 12 months in both familiar and less well-known destinations from Austria to Uruguay.
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Freelancing has its upsides: flexible hours, working from wherever, calling the shots, and generally doing it for yourself. But there's one major downside that almost no freelancer has escaped: the deadbeat client who refuses to pay an invoice.
That abhorrent phenomenon is the driver behind the World's Longest Invoice, a running tally from stiffed freelancers to non-paying clients. The effort was organized by the Freelancers Union, and the bill currently sits at $8.48 million as of this writing.
What's on the invoice? Michel B. was stiffed out of $21,000 worth of software development; Cullen M. lost $60 in PHP work; Kate C. did $450 worth of web design that she never got paid for. On the invoice, you'll see the occasional complaint about unpaid-for T-shirt design or wedding invitations, but by and large, the legions of unpaid are complaining about a lot of "pro bono" web work.
"In 2010 alone, more than 40 percent were stiffed," the union's Jaclyn Kessel said in a conversation with VentureBeat today. "77 percent of freelancers are stiffed at some point in their career."
Deadbeat clients are possibly the single biggest pain of freelancers' work. In spite of contractual obligations and even legal threats, these kinds of clients will steadfastly refuse to honor previous agreements or even acknowledge your repeated requests for payment. They might string you along for months with promises to pay, only to leave you hanging.
Sure, you could take them to small claims court, but even after the hours of bureaucracy involved in that process, you still might end up empty-handed.
"Right now, freelancers have to sue, or walk away," said Kessel. "They don't have the same Department of Labor Protections that traditional employees enjoy — that's why we sponsored first of its kind legislation in New York State giving freelancers equal protection from deadbeat companies."
So, the World's Longest Invoice is a campaign to bring awareness to the issue. Basically, it's an online counter where freelancers can add the amount they are still owed by deadbeat clients.
Strangely enough, these clients aren't all no-name mom-and-pop shops or shady SMBs. "We've seen blue chip companies like Time demand a 5 percent 'on-time' fee, and we've seen small boutique firms close shop and open under different names just to avoid paying freelancers what they're owed," said Kessel.
The Freelancers Union, in addition to providing its members with healthcare options and other benefits, also advocates for legislation to make it harder for non-paying clients to get away with their unbelievably rude and actually criminal behavior. The union estimates that last year, freelancers lost around $4,600 each due to non-paying clients.
"We want to demonstrate the scope and the toll of the problem on new workers and our economy, so we can build a new set protections that makes sense for 21st century workers," Kessel said. "In New York, we sponsored first-of-its-kind legislation giving freelancers equal Department of Labor protection from deadbeats — we hope it'll serve as a national model."


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Has anyone been able to successfully use fork() in the Windows and OLE environment? I have tried a simple test case and I get bizarre error messages after blowing the Perl interpreter out of the water.
Here is a snippet of the test case code:
The message box appears correctly. The output in the "Run" (aka Command Prompt) window from which the program is started is as follows:
and that continues until I click on "OK" in the message box. At that point I get the following messages:
If I uncomment the "$ans = <STDIN>;" statement I get the same error messages but they now say:
If I comment out the "exit" statement in the child block I immediately get the window that says the "Perl Command Line Interpreter has encountered a problem and needs to close" and asks if I want to send a report to Microsoft. In this case the command prompt window has this very interesting error message:
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DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers are in perfect position to put a stranglehold on the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series as they send ace Justin Verlander to the mound Tuesday in Game 3 while owning a 2-0 series lead.
Detroit posted a 6-4 victory in 12 innings in the series opener as Delmon Young collected three RBIs, including the game-winner. Young also notched the game-winning RBI in Game 2, but the story was Anibal Sanchez, who yielded three hits and struck out seven in seven scoreless innings.
ClickOnDetroit.com will have updates throughout the game.
Save for two innings, the Yankees' offense has struggled mightily this postseason. The club scored five runs in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the AL Division Series against Baltimore and four in the ninth of Saturday's series opener versus Detroit. In its other 70 playoff innings, New York has totaled 11 runs.
Robinson Cano, who ended the regular season on a 24-for-39 tear, is hitting .063 in the playoffs and is mired in an 0-for-26 drought, the longest in one postseason in major league history. Curtis Granderson (.115) has struck out 14 times in 26 at-bats and Alex Rodriguez (.130) 12 times in 23 at-bats.
Pitching matchup: Yankees RH Phil Hughes (0-0, 1.35 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Justin Verlander (2-0, 0.56)
Hughes came up with a strong performance in Game 4 of the ALDS but settled for a no-decision after allowing one run and four hits with three walks and eight strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in two starts at Comerica Park during the regular season, tossing a four-hitter June 3 before yielding four runs in 4 1/3 innings of a loss Aug. 7. Hughes faced Detroit twice in relief during last year's ALDS, allowing two hits and striking out four over 2 1/3 scoreless frames.
After allowing only one run and three hits over seven innings in a Game 1 victory over Oakland in the ALDS, Verlander tossed a four-hit shutout in the decisive five game. He issued five walks over 16 innings and struck out 11 in each contest. The 29-year-old went 0-1 with a 5.11 ERA in his first two starts of the year against New York before yielding two unearned runs and striking out a career high-tying 14 in eight innings of a home victory Aug. 6. Verlander, who pitched one inning in last year's ALDS opener before the rains came and ended his night, yielded four runs and fanned 11 over eight frames in a Game 3 victory.
Hughes' complete-game victory over Detroit on June 3 came against Verlander.
Verlander led the major leagues with 239 strikeouts during the regular season, while teammate and Game 4 starter Max Scherzer was second with 231.
New York is 4-4 in series in which it lost the first two games, while Detroit has completed sweeps both times it took a 2-0 series lead. Since the LCS expanded to seven games in 1985, 20 of the 23 clubs that won the first two games went on to capture the series.
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UK green lights giant offshore wind farm
The East Anglia One offshore wind farm that is expected to support almost 2,900 jobs and bring over £520m of investment into the UK's economy has been given the official go-ahead.
Once built as one of the largest wind farms in the world, it would be worth £10 million a year to the East Anglian economy and generate enough electricity to power approximately 820,000 homes.
Based off the coast of Suffolk, East Anglia One offshore wind farm could support around 1,800 local jobs and pump over £500 million into the region's economy.
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey commented: "East Anglia and the rest of the UK have a lot to gain from this development. The project has the potential to inject millions of pounds into the local and national economies, and support thousands of green jobs. Making the most of Britain's home grown energy is crucial in creating job and business opportunities, getting the best deal for customers and reducing our reliance on foreign imports."
East Anglia One, a joint venture owned 50:50 by ScottishPower Renewable and Vattenfall, currently plans to install up to 240 wind turbines, meaning the wind farm would be significantly larger than the current biggest wind farm in the world, the London Array, which is also in the UK. Construction is expected to start in 2017.


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A decent alarm has the power to deter intruders. Either it'll put them off from entering in the first place, or cause them to flee the crime scene when the alarm is triggered.
The type of alarm you choose will depend on the level of security you're after and how much you're willing to pay for it.
If you're thinking of installing an alarm system in your home, it's worth considering what the police response would be if the alarm goes off. And if it'll have any effect on your home insurance premium. These factors vary depending on what alarm you choose.
Here are the two common types of security alarms.
A bells-only alarm is a ringer alarm which makes a noise when a break-in is detected.
The external alarm will only continue for a maximum of 20 minutes. But the internal alarm and outdoor light will continue to flash until the system is turned off.
Unmonitored systems are typically used at lower-risk homes, those without a significant amount of contents or valuables.
Usually the police won't come unless there's proof that an offence is in progress, eg a witness at the scene.
A monitored alarm is connected to an external security company, which monitor signals received from your alarm for a fee.
Typically, someone at the centre will call your home for a password and to check everything is OK should the alarm go off.
If the password isn't given, or the phone isn't picked up, one of your nominated key-holders and/or the police are notified.
This is probably the cheapest option. But be mindful that professional burglars will be able to spot a fake alarm from a real one from a mile off.
What's more, it's unlikely to have any effect on your home insurance.
Wired alarms usually need to be installed by a professional, so all the wires are hidden and tucked away. Labour costs may be higher to get these installed.
Wireless alarms are battery-powered. They are generally easier and cheaper to install.
Anyone can install an alarm in your home but it's best to use a reputable installer. Companies with National Security Inspectorate (NSI) or Security Systems & Alarms Inspection Boards (SSAIB) approval are strongly recommended.
They're fully audited against British and European Standards for things like system design, installation, monitoring and maintenance.
When you apply for cover, insurers will usually ask what locks you have and if you have a burglar alarm.
In some cases, you may get a discount off the normal premium if your property has a higher degree of protection against intruders.
Typically, you'll be given five options for alarms:
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Check your home insurance policy for any on-going conditions or requirements relating to alarm protection, and make sure you comply. Failure to do so may invalidate your policy.
Don't forget to switch your alarm on when you're out of the house. If your home gets broken into and you didn't have your alarm switched on, your home insurance claim may be rejected.
Insurers might also need to know if the alarm system has been certified by an approved organisation. Check the documentation that came with your alarm to see if it has either NSI or SSAIB approval.
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Lemon Wins Bass Fishing League Tournament on Fort Gibson LakeLemon Wins Bass Fishing League Tournament on Fort Gibson Lake Billy Lemon won the Bass Fishing League Okie Division tournament on Fort Gibson Lake.
WAGONER, Okla. (May 20, 2013) – Billy Lemon of Sand Springs, Okla., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 11 ounces Saturday to win the Bass Fishing League Okie Division tournament on Fort Gibson Lake. For his victory, Lemon earned $4,082.
"I should have had over a 20 pound sack," said Lemon who got his second BFL win in the 2013 season. "My co-angler missed a four- and five-pounder at the net. He said that it was only his second time in a bass boat so he was a little green, but I guess everything worked out."
Lemon said that he had a good practice on Friday that included catching a 5- and 7-pounder. He was flipping grass and shook off another 8 or 10 bites on Friday and was feeling confident in the area that he found. It was an area that consisted of flooded grass and willows where the post-spawn fish seemed to be holding. According to Lemon there was no reason for the bass to leave; it had grass, willows and the bait fish were still there.
"Living only an hour from the lake I pretty much knew what stage the spawn was in," continued Lemon. "Normally at this time of year I would fish deep, but after my practice on Friday I decided to stay shallow and go for some of those post-spawn fish that were holding in the grassy areas.
"I had my limit by about 8:30 or 9 and was catching fish pretty much until noon, but then things slowed way down. I was able to cull about three or four times throughout the day."
Lemon said that he was flipping Gene Larew WhoDaddys in watermelon pepper.
Rounding out the top 10 pros were:
2nd: Brandon Mosley, Choctaw, Okla., five bass, 16-8, $2,041
3rd: Chance Shearwood, Stigler, Okla., five bass, 15-1, $1,362
4th: Jason Beeler, Wagoner, Okla., five bass, 14-10, $952
5th: Allen Rude, Wynnewood, Okla., five bass, 13-8, $816
6th: Brandon Pedigo, Durant, Okla., five bass, 13-6, $714
6th: Chad Warren, Sand Springs, Okla., five bass, 13-6, $714
8th: Ryan Lovelace, Denison, Texas, five bass, 13-0, $578
8th: Jeff Reynolds, Calera, Okla., five bass, 13-0, $578
10th: James Carper, Wright City, Okla., four bass, 12-7, $476
Kelly Mason of Colbert, Okla., weighed five bass totaling 12 pounds, 11 ounces Saturday to win the co-angler division. Mason earned $2,041 for his victory. Rounding out the top 10 co-anglers were:
2nd: Matt Ellis, Muskogee, Okla., five bass, 12-5, $1,021
3rd: Freddy Dandridge III, Stilwell, Okla., three bass, 10-14, $683
4th: James Marion, Tulsa, Okla., three bass, 10-2, $476
5th: Bryant Bradford, Del City, Okla., four bass, 8-8, $408
6th: Josh Ogden, Augusta, Kan., four bass, 8-6, $357
6th: Chris Tarron, Ada, Okla., four bass, 8-6, $357
8th: Sheldon Vinson, Farmington, Ark., four bass, 8-5, $306
9th: Scott Suchak, Edmond, Okla., three bass, 8-4, $255
9th: Kyle Watkins, McLoud, Okla., four bass, 8-4, $255
The next BFL Volunteer Division tournament is scheduled for July 20 on the Arkansas River in Muskogee, Okla. After the last divisional tournament is complete, the top 40 boaters and 40 co-anglers based on point standings will qualify for the Oct. 17-19 Regional Championship on Lake Texoma in Pottsboro, Texas. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and a Chevy Silverado, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard.
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Male, Oct 6 (IANS) The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) is set to unveil a new currency series termed "Ran Dhiha Faheh" on November 1, the media reported on Tuesday.
According to sources, the new currency series was introduced during the 50th anniversary of the Maldives independence which was commemorated in July 26, Xinhua news agency reported.
The MMA had previously planned to unveil the new series on October 5 but was postponed for unknown reasons.
The authorities had earlier disclosed plans to release the notes into public circulation in December.
MMA Governor Azeema Adam had also declared that following the series' unveiling, the current notes in use can be utilised until May 2016, with a period of five years allocated for the public to exchange their old notes for the new series.
Adam added that the series is printed on polymer paper and are state-of-the-art, impossible to produce counterfeit notes.
The currency series will be circulated in Maldivian rufiyaa 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and the brand new 1,000 notes. The series also introduced Maldivian rufiyaa 5 as coins instead of the current cash note.
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MS Dhoni is playing his last match as captain of an Indian team today, for India A against England at Brabourne Stadium. Batting first, India A piled up 304/4 with Ambati Rayudu scoring an unbeaten 100 and brisk half-centuries from Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni himself. It was a more carefree Dhoni than what we have seen in recent times, and it could be a massive warning for what's to come.
However there was an emotional moment during his innings, when one of the spectators managed to break the security corden and reached the pitch area to touch Dhoni's feet. Dhoni himself shook hands with the fan who was escorted quickly off the ground by the security.
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We Alameda shoppers have lots of options, and local merchants are doing all they can to keep us happy. The Park Street Business Association has asked Santa to stop by from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday to talk to children and take photos.
Santa Claus will visiting with community members along Park Street. He'll also make stops at Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden (12:30 p.m.), Toy Safari (1:30 p.m.), Alameda Bicycle (2:30 p.m.) and McGee's Bar & Grill (3:30 p.m.). I wonder what holiday "spirit" he'll enjoy at his last stop?
For shoppers hoping to hear some old-fashioned carols, drop by the Alameda Theater & Cineplex later Friday and Saturday, where there's a Dickens Christmas Promenade complete with singers, musicians and other entertainers.
Santa will be stopping by Webster Street as well to enjoy some tree trimming, carols, crafts and Christmas cheer. He'll be based out of Trans Pacific National Bank from about 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Maybe Santa will get a chance to enjoy the Peruvian spirits at Chicha, which opened its doors last month on Webster, between Haight and Lincoln avenues. Chicha serves pisco, Peruvian brandy, along with lots of tasty seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes, like ceviche and fried yucca.
Back on Park Street, Dog Bone Alley invited children to come over from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday to make a special gift for their favorite furry friends and help pets in need. Children can decorate three holiday dog treats for a suggested donation of $5. Proceeds will go to the Alameda Animal Shelter. (Parental supervision is requested.)
Pet Amigos will hold low-cost vaccination and micro-chipping clinics at Dog Bone Alley from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday and on Dec. 29. The store owners would like to thank supporters for coming to last month's Santa Paws event, which raised $1,000 for the shelter.
Tonight, PopUp Gallery at 1517 Park St. will host a closing reception for its Abundance art exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m. Around the corner, Redux Studio & Gallery (at 2315 Lincoln Ave.) is planning a craft fair for community members from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 20; the store also will lower prices on its merchandise by 30 percent on Dec.21-22.
The Encinal and Oakland Yacht clubs have just shared the names of winners of the 2013 Lighted Yacht Parade, which took place on Dec. 7 on the Estuary and helped support Oakland Firefighters Random Acts and the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Boundless, owned by Cliff and Anna Kramer, took the grand prize. The sailboat division awards went to Kyle Siler's Island Dreamer, Steven Stanley's Ahelani and Rubber Duckies, owned by Darrell and Nicki Powell-Ford.
The winning powerboats are Joan Lunderville's Coda, Scott and Liz Harrison's Sunday Driver, and the Sea Scouts' Gryphon. Other winners include the Carl Larkin, rowed by the women's group Kelpies, and Razzle Dazzle, rowed by the women's group Ketos.
Many sponsors helped stage the event, which raised $2,000 in cash and $2,500 in toy and food donations. Some key sponsors were CU Homeland Mortgage Services, Marina Village Yacht Harbor, Fred Fago Photography, Margaret Fago Studios and Greer Family Mortuary.
Janet Levaux also writes the Alameda Journal Blog at www.ibabuzz.com/alamedajournal.