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USA Today redesigns
Wolff Olins has brought some of the techniques more usually associated with the world of corporate branding to the newspaper with the redesign of USA Today
Wolff Olins has brought some of the techniques more usually associated with the world of corporate branding to the newspaper with the redesign of USA Today
When USA Today launched in 1982 (first issue below) its use of colour, bit-size panels for supporting stories and infographics was unprecedented and highly influential. Now, of course, everyone's at it.
The paper's new look also breaks with tradition. Newspaper redesigns typically are the preserve of specialists such as the near ubiquitous Mario Garcia. Perhaps USA Today's choice of Wolff Olins to work with them on the project is recognition of the fact that newspapers are trying now to think of themselves as multimedia 'brands' rather than predominantly ink on paper operations.
Certainly, Wolff Olins has brought the language of current branding practice to bear on the paper with the introduction of a flexible logo system.
The core logo uses a a bespoke cut of Futura (the typeface used in the paper's original logo) and a blue circle (presumably to represent the fact that the paper, uniquely in the US, covers the whole country and, in its avowedly non-partisan stance, the whole community). Supplementary logos introduce separate colours for each section.
Things get more interesting when the logos are applied in print. The idea is that relevant images overlay the circles, changing each day.
The chosen colour for each section is also applied across panels, graphs and so on.
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In print, Gulliver, USA Today's previous text face, gives way to Chronicle Grade 1 from Hoefler & Frere-Jones, which is also used in headlines alongside the Futura. The paper now just uses two grids, one of five columns for the bulk of the content, and one of eight for tables.
Although at the time of writing the paper's website had not been updated with the new look, its rather good (and free) iPad app does make use of the new look.
And here's the iPhone app:
The new look works particularly well in these apps leaving us to wonder whether they or the paper led in terms of design priorities. It would certainly make sense to attempt as 'media neutral' an approach as possible given the current trajectory of print. With that in mind, although it may not have the impact and influence of its launch design, USA Today's new look appears to have left it well-placed for a future where news will be predominantly delivered via the screen.
More detail on the redesign here.
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The Ku Klux Klan reportedly has a new target: the Hamptons.
Multiple news outlets are reporting that a North Carolina-based branch of the KKK has been scattering recruitment fliers around Hampton Bays, New York.
The Southampton Press reported that the fliers depict caricatures of a Jewish man, a black man and a Hispanic man with the caption, "Beware!" and subtext reading, "We want your jobs—we want your homes—we want your country."
While the New York Daily News noted that the town of 13,000 is one of "less-tony" parts of the Hamptons, it seemed to surprise many that an organization typically associated with the South would be so far north.
"It's kind of embarrassing, in a way," local resident E.J. Lopez told the Southampton Press on Friday. "I would never want to think of Hampton Bays having that kind of mentality."
"They look like a desperate organization," local Paul Zeiser told the Press. "They're clearly looking for members to give them money."
The particular branch of the KKK advertised on the fliers, the Loyal White Knights, is based in North Carolina but reportedly has chapters in New York, and the Knights' Grand Dragon, Robert Jones, told Newsday that he thinks immigration concerns could be fueling Klan membership in the Northeast.
"Everybody's fed up with immigration," Jones said. "That's why we have so many people from New York calling right now."
Hampton Bays is roughly 68 percent white and 29 percent Hispanic, according to Census data.
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Photo by James Bunoan State Senator Joe Dunn, Santa Ana's very fine Democrat, is always getting funky and bipartisan with the local Republicans. They, of course, almost never return the favor.
We've seen him before, meandering around the GOP election night spectacle at the Sutton Place Hotel, smiling, coming into the enemy's camp just to say hey. And on Tuesday, we saw him speak graciously at what's billed as the political junkies' Election Day Lunch for 250 that Christine Iger throws 245 of her closest Republican friends and perhaps—perhaps—five Dems. Nah. If there were five Dems there, I'm the Whore of Babylon. Of course, I can't possibly be the Whore of Babylon because the position's already been filled by District Attorney Henchfrau (and new Commie Girl best friend!) Susan Kang Schroeder!
Right. The luncheon! So there were many people there, in suits, to hear Assemblyman Todd Spitzerpump the wah-wah pedal on his electric guitar and sing a little ditty about the California Recall(so last September!), wherein he rhymed "Gray" with "Gray" (to be fair—which I always am—he also rhymed "Gray" with "CTA"). He really wasn't terrible on the ax—he even shredded a little, though he's no Nashville Pussy—and we were all a little impressed, especially considering how deliciously Bob Roberts it all was: Drugs Stink! Retake America! This Land Was Made for Me!Then a Spitzer staffer came out to sing the "God Damn Budget Blues." (The Times' Jean Pasco swears it was "Got Dem Budget Blues"; I choose not to believe her.) Yeah, there's nothing like white boys singing blues songs—blues songs about "The Legislature"—for a good time.
Don't do crack. It's a ghetto drug.
Right. The luncheon! People chortled happily with former Assembly leader Curt Pringle(now a comfortable Anaheim mayor with a comfortable belly) as he gave a Top 10 list of Worst Local Campaign Slogans. One made fun of Garden Grove City Councilman Mark Leyes (unsuccessful bid for the 68th AD) for being a big, gross fatty. Another, for Ken Maddox, was "Vote for me because I haven't shopped at Von's for six months." We thought it was a fabulous slogan—and probably more than Claudia Alvarez (a "Dem" who accepted $1,000 from Safeway during the grocery strike, and thus was edged by carpetbagging Tom Umbergin the 69th) could say, but for some reason our rightwing friend Maddox was pummeled by John Campbell,who's equally rightwing but far outpaces Maddox in the all-important uptight-geek category, for the state Senate seat both were seeking. Final score: Campbell 60, Maddox 30. Oooh. That smarts.
Still, the the biggest laugh came when Pringle used the word shit. Filthy fucking Republicans. And John Campbell was wearing a skirt. Nice sack!
The people, they also liked Rick Reifffrom the OC Business Journal(OCBJ—hee!), but they hissed my boss, glamorous and urbane Weekly editor Will Swaim. I was trying to figure out who was hissing so I could henchfrau for him, but my vision was becoming pleasingly softened, like a Vaselined camera lens on Dame Elizabeth Taylor, from my liquid lunch. What, I was gonna pay for food? Please. You are ridiculous. The hisses came even before Swaim called them a bunch of fags! No! Seriously!
"I'm sorry I'm late," he said, explaining that he had wandered the hotel searching for the gathering, and then found a long line he assumed must be the place. "But then I thought, 'This can't be an Orange County Republican lunch: there's way too many women, and all the men are straight. You've been a great audience! Don't forget to tip your waiters and then have them all deported!'"
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That last part? About the deportation? We only thought of that later. It's what the French call "staircase wit," and Americans call "D'oh!"
Election Night proper at the Sutton Place was the least zippy in recent memory—not that I have a lot of memory of most election nights, but I do have stacks of old cocktail napkins (with charmingly deteriorating handwriting) with which to recreate those golden years of yesteryear. We did have a few highlights this time out, particularly our own Scott Moxley being wrestled out the door of the super-VIP back room—it was the ne plus ultra of the mythic Back Room, lacking only LBJ, Dr. Evil and a dead hooker—by OC Treasurer John Moorlach. Moorlach, who's a giant of a man, is usually much more Gentle Ben and much less Sasquatch, but he was already tossing Mox like a salad when we stopped him by, um, shrieking. Oh, how I hate shrill old me! Meanwhile, sitting around a long table with Scott Baugh, sheriff's guy Jon Fleischmann, the Biebs (we watched Jim Bieber nodding pleasantly as he was trapped in a conversation about fetal sonograms for what seemed like nine months), Supervisor Bill Campbell, pollster Adam Probolsky, Register editorial monkey Steven "Not a Jew" Greenhut and OC Republican Caesar Tom "Et tu?" Fuentes, Susan Schroeder was so bored she was even willing to talk to us. It had something to do with sex and the grotesquely fat, but since I'm her new best friend and all, I'm gonna keep it under wraps. What happens in the back room stays in the back room. Mmmm, power!
Next, Susan and I are gonna braid each other's hair and have a pillowfight and crank call Tommy from math before we put on our power suits and go solve some crimes. Me and Susan? We're like that.


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Axford one of three Brewers still unsigned
Axford one of three Brewers still unsigned
PHOENIX -- Brewers closer John Axford is one of three Brewers still unsigned for 2011, and he revealed his negotiating strategy on Friday. "I'm holding out for a billion dollars," Axford said. He was kidding, of course. In reality there is little negotiating between the Brewers and their so-called zero to three players -- those without the Major League service time necessary to qualify for arbitration. The team uses a fixed formula to determine salaries for such players based on the annual Elias rankings and other factors, including awards.
It's why Zach Braddock, who spent most of last season in the big leagues, signed for $424,000, September call-up Mike McClendon would earn $416,000 in the Majors and Pat Egan, who has yet to throw a Major League pitch, signed for the league minimum of $414,000. If a player opts not to sign the Brewers' offer, the team can renew his contract for the salary of its choosing beginning Wednesday. Besides Axford, third baseman Casey McGehee and pitcher Mark Rogers remain unsigned. "It's not like I'm worried about it, by any means," Axford said. "As long as I get to play baseball, I'm cool with it." Axford said that he was about four days away from throwing against hitters for the first time. He was bumped back a bit by a bout of food poisoning early in camp, but has steadily worked his way back. Off the field, Axford is letting his Facebook friends choose his entry music for 2011. Fifteen songs are in the running, and Axford said he would eventually whittle the list down to several finalists.


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Christmas gets worse for me each year. I think it stopped being fun when I was 11 and my mum forced me to spend Christmas day wearing a bright purple Power Rangers tracksuit (that was so big there was room inside for both me and Barney the dinosaur), which my aunt had bought and was very keen to see me wearing. Over a decade on and things are still pretty dire. Here are some of the, erm, special and heartfelt gifts I was given by loved ones this year. If you were given a worse selection of presents, you win whatever you want from the list below.
12 pairs of pants – three of which are fake Calvin Kleins and another three of which are American Apparel rip-offs from Burton (I'm currently wearing the red pair).
A flatpack shoe rack that I had to put together myself (I have actually put this to good use but it's pretty hard to look enthusiastic when you unwrap a boxful of bits of wood from Argos).
Two plastic tubs containing a total of 50 cheap pens that will probably stop working as soon as the nib touches a piece of paper.
A candle holder that looks like it was taken from the reception of a Holiday Inn (one of the more upmarket branches).
Six rubber monkey head-shaped key thingies – one of which has since been taken without my permission.
Six rubber monkey head-shaped key thingies – one of which has since been taken without my permission.
A photo frame containing seven random holes which don't match the size or shape of any of the photos I have.
A wind-up chicken and a wind-up egg. (Is this a wind-up? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I may have lost my sense of fun and festive cheer but I evidently have not lost my sense of humour.)
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Safeway Supermarket Chain Involved In Possible Acquisition Deal
Shares of Safeway (NYSE: SWY) have headed higher after Kroger (NYSE: KR), according to Bloomberg, is contacting Safeway regarding some asset sales.
Safeway has been trying to get rid of its major assets for a while. Shares of the supermarket chain have steadily risen after they originally jumped four percent on February 19 on news of a possible takeover of the grocery chain.
Safeway recently had its fourth-quarter earnings and announced that it will distribute the remaining 37.8 million shares it owns of Blackhawk Network to its shareholders and investors. The company also said that it is planning on selling its 49 percent stake in Casa Ley.
Related: Five Star Stock Watch: Groupon
Back on June 13, 2013, shares of Safeway soared 10 percent, after the company revealed its plan to sell its Canadian operations business for $5.6 billion.
Kroger has contacted Cerberus Capital Management regarding a potential acquisition, about picking up some stores that Safeway might not consider lucrative.
Shares of Safeway are currently up $.43 per share, or 1.13 percent.
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wikiHow to Make Ladysmith Cake
During the Boer War, the town of Ladysmith was under siege. To celebrate the end of the siege, this celebratory Ladysmith cake was invented and has been baked in various Commonwealth countries ever since. It has a raspberry, cinnamon and nut focus that makes it very tasty and more-ish.
- 175 g butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour (all purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
1Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF.
2Cream butter and sugar together. They are ready when light and fluffy.
3In another bowl, beat the eggs. Beat until a firm mixture forms. Sift the baking powder and flour together. Add to the creamed butter and sugar mix. Gradually fold in the beaten eggs until all are combined.
4Transfer one third of the mixture into a separate bowl and add the cinnamon to this third. Stir cinnamon through.
5Line the cake baking pan with baking paper. Pour the cinnamon mixture into the base of the lined cake pan. Using a knife, gently spread the raspberry jam across the top of the cinnamon mixture.
6Pour over the remaining cake mixture. Smooth the top and sprinkle over with the chopped nuts.
7Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched lightly.
8Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, leave the cake to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
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- Recipe adapted from Edmonds Illustrated Cookbook, 1998.
- For more in the history of Ladysmith during the Boer War, see Ladysmith History and the Boer War.
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He may have left "American Idol" without the title, but West Texas native
Todrick Hall didn't throw in the towel.
"He wasn't negative about it at all; he knew there were other things out there for him," said Keauna Smoots, Hall's cousin. "He just took the experience and went on."
Four years since his reality television debut, Hall has been named to Forbes' Top 30 Under 30 list in the 2014 entertainment category with stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Kelly Osborne.
The 450 young professionals in the magazine's 15 categories are "reinventing the world right now," according to the article, and Hall's philosophy seems to fit the bill.
"Now, with YouTube, you don't have to live in some big city and have a huge manager to be successful," he said. "You can just post your talent online and if you work hard and do everything possible to get your name and your face out there, eventually someone will notice."
In the entertainment sphere, Hall is known for his creation of viral videos that play on classic stories like the "Wizard of Oz" and "Cinderella," and a recent Target flash mob video earned him a job choreographing Beyonce's new music video for the song "Blow."
But before he gained the attention of Forbes, Hall first caught the eye of Pat Carthel — the gifted and talented teacher at Hall's elementary school in
Carthel's encouragement helped lead Hall toward the arts.
"She introduced me to theater, the symphony orchestra, and to the ballet and music," he said. "She opened my eyes to this whole realm of the fine arts that I didn't know existed."
His first theater role was in the Hub City production of the "Nutcracker" where he later studied under Yvonne Racz Key at Ballet Lubbock.
"I took what I learned from Ballet Lubbock and ran with it. That's what brought me to Broadway and then led me to "American Idol" and now to this," Hall said.
But Hall's West Texas roots go deeper than just the introducing him to his passion. Since leaving, Hall has returned to the area several times to help inspire others, he said.
"I just think that sometimes they focus so much on sports and cheerleading that there are artistic kids that are really super talented, and I wanted to give an opportunity for those kids to see that there were things outside of playing basketball or football," he said.
And, in 2009, when Hall held auditions in Plainview for his play "Oz the Musical," more than 400 kids showed up.
"Working with him was one of the most valuable experiences of my life," said Adex Garza, a cast member in the production. "To this day, I thank him for giving me the encouragement to always do my own thing and find my place in the world."
Today, Hall is working with Scooter Braun, the manager who discovered Justin Beiber and helped make Psy's "Gangnam Style" the most-viewed video on YouTube.
Moving forward, the 27-year-old actor/musician/dancer/video producer said he is keeping his sights set high.
"I would love to win an EGOT, I'm just putting that out there, and an EGOT is an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony," Hall said.
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Anyone at Holloman AFB??
Looking for people/groups at Holloman so I can figure out what kind of opportunities there are for us. I'll be about as big as a whale when we arrive in June (expecting in September), and I'd LOVE to know where to go to meet people and maybe where to get some good baby gear for cheap =)
I'm a holloman mom I've been here for over a year and yet to meet anyone... My son is 10 1/2 months old. I'm 21 years old.
Hi! Well I am hoping to meet people once we are there. We are flying there tomorrow!! Have you tried finding other moms through play groups or day care, maybe even the gym?
I'm not now but I was for 5 lonnnnnng years. I also had my son why I was there. First I will tell you DO NOT have your baby at the local hospital Gerald Champion Regional (I did) go north to Ruidoso (what most Holloman moms do) or go to El Paso. It's awful. Second, go to the family support squadron on the base (building right next to Commissary) and sign up for Bundles for Babies. You'll get a boatload of free baby goodies. As for cheap baby gear, there is a thrift store in the center of town (I forget the name it's on White Sands Rd and its a green building across from the Chamber of Commerce/zoo) they have lots of great baby stuff and clothes and they support the pregnancy help center so they get a lot of baby gear. I'm not sure if it's still open because of sequester cuts but there is a great baby/toddler play place on the base next to the Family Support building called Kid Zone that was a great place to take my son. We just left last April and he and I used to go once a week. It was a good place to meet moms with new little ones. It's a tough place to get out with a little one because there's not much to do. If I can offer any other advice please don't hesitate to messege or email me I'd be happy to help!


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.- Vatican and Chinese officials have been in secret negotiations regarding seven detained bishops of the underground Roman Catholic Church in China, reported The Sunday Times.
The talks were disclosed by Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong, who said last week that Vatican envoys were in Beijing for closed-door talks to try to prevent the continued decrease in conditions for priests and bishops loyal to the Pope, reported the Times.
The tensions between the Vatican and China concern the Pope's right to appoint bishops in China and the Vatican's recognition of Taiwan. The Vatican had been trying to facilitate talks prior to the Chinese government's recent decision to ordain three bishops without Vatican approval. Cardinal Zen says there is evidence the clergymen were coerced into going through with the ordinations. Nonetheless, these ordinations undid months of diplomacy between the two states.
Cardinal Zen said two bishops appointed to the rural Christian stronghold of Baoding, in central Hebei province- Bishops Su Zhimin and An Shuxin- vanished more than six years ago and there is no indication of where they are.
There is also growing concern for the welfare of one of the detained bishops - 89-year-old Bishop Lin Xili of Wenzhou. Reports say he is under guard in a hospital at an undisclosed location, can only take liquid and is partially paralyzed.
Anthony Liu Bainian vice-chairman of the Patriotic Association is reported to have warned Chinese leaders that allowing the Pope to appoint bishops would lead to the Church becoming a greater social force and the eventual fall of the communist system in China as it happened in Poland.
The Cardinal Kung Foundation feels the Vatican was mistaken to think that Communist country would ever allow the Church to exist freely in China and believes the current diplomatic troubles have exposed "a very confused China policy by the Vatican in recent years," Joseph Kung, foundation spokesperson, told the Times.
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.- Vatican and Chinese officials have been in secret negotiations regarding seven detained bishops of the underground Roman Catholic Church in China, reported The Sunday Times.


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E-on, Curious Labs Launch Poser4/Vue d'Esprit 4 Power Bundle3D package available for $320
The Power Bundle includes Curious Labs Poser 4, a 3D character animation tool, and Vue d'Esprit 4, a 3D scenery and landscaping tool. The two companies say the new bundle is a precursor to continued cooperative development. Poser is currently available in version 5 separately for Windows. Version 5 has not yet been released for Macintosh, though it is expected this year. Poser 4 does not support Mac OS X. Vue d'Esprit 4 is the current release of Vue d'Esprit on all platforms, including Mac OS 9, Mac OS X and Windows.
Vue d'Esprit 4 includes two CDs 30 SolidGrowth trees, 100 atmospheres, 100 types of clouds, 300 materials, 250 textured objects and 50 sample scenes. The Power Bundle sells for $320, roughly $80 off the two products sold separately. It's also available with Mover 4 from E-on for $417. For more information, visit http://www.curiouslabs.com or http://www.e-onsoftware.com.
Contact the author: Dave Nagel is the producer of Creative Mac and Digital Media Designer; host of several World Wide User Groups, including Synthetik Studio Artist, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe LiveMotion, Creative Mac and Digital Media Designer; and executive producer of the Digital Media Net family of publications. You can reach him at [email protected].
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Playoffs on horizon in Camden Adult Coed Softball LeagueRivals Free Press Redwings, Knox County Benchwarmers face off Aug. 8
Camden — With only a handful of regular-season games remaining on the schedule, teams in the Camden Coed Adult Softball League continue to jockey for final playoff positions as the double-elimination tournament is slated to begin on Thursday, Aug. 14, weather permitting.
Two of the eight-team league's teams who have been in the championship hunt in recent years are Free Press Redwings and Knox County Benchwarmers. The rivals met Friday, Aug. 8 in a competitive game won by the Redwings 8-5.
The Redwings rallied from an early deficit to secure the win at the Camden Snow Bowl.
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The Redwings are ranked first and Benchwarmers second thus far, as the teams have played in the league final the past two years, with Free Press winning both times.
The league standings, as of Aug. 11 were: Free Press Redwings, 11-2, .846 winning percentage; Knox County Benchwarmers, 8-5, .615; Willey Wharf, 8-6, .571; French & Brawn, 7-6, .538; Blue Sky Cantina, 7-6, .538; Feeners' Pride, 6-7, .462; Northeast Concrete, 3-9, .250; and Schooners, 2-11, .154.
On Thursday, Aug. 14, No. 1 will face No. 8 and No. 4 will meet No. 5. On Friday, Aug. 15, No. 2 will face No. 7 and No. 3 will meet No. 6.
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Induction of Cytokines in Human Monocytes by SARS-CoV in Adults and Children
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I'm a journalist living in La Paz, Bolivia who's about to open up a wild new adventure: over the course of one month, hitchhiking from Santiago, Chile into Argentina through Mendoza (la tierra del vino!), slowly working my way northwards through Patagonia into Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Then, east, back into Bolivia, from where I'll return home to continue my studies as a student of Literature, Theater, and Spanish.
And the whole time, I'll be reading J.R.R. Tolkein's "El Señor de Los Anillos — Comunidad del Anillo (1ro libro)," searching for the wisest person in South America.
What do I like? I write poetry, I delight in cooking, and I walk to clear my mind. Sometimes I spend too much time on Facebook, but everybody's got bad habits jaa
I believe that I only have one go at this. I've got a single, beating heart, and a single, electrified brain. The Earth is home to 7 billion people and I've hardly stepped out of my comfort zone to meet nearly the proportion that I'd like to. I hope to put down the books and music and broaden my horizons, not vicariously through description and regaling, but in real life, as a wandering student caught up in the tide of wanderlust. Later in life, I hope to maintain an ascetic lifestyle, even if only for a set period of time, to humble my worldview and learn ultimate sustainability. I want to always seek the next sight or sound, the next conversation that will change my life, or the next person that will never leave my memory.
This is why I surf couches. Were it not for the endless allure of other continents and eclectic cities, I might have stayed home. Were it not for those I have met in my travels, those that have completely altered my life and given me hope and confidence for myself, I would not be the thing I am today. Couch surfing is invaluable and it is my goal to roam the Earth and prove (to whom, I do not know) that there is still something worth living for in this tattered, smoggy world.
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I'm on Couchsurfing to make more authentic connections than is common when staying in a hostel. I love spending time in other people's homes, and learning how kind people can be to open up their house for someone else to take refuge.
In March 2013 I surfed couches in San Francisco, Portland, Olympia, and Seattle, making lifetime friends and memories along the way.
In Summer 2013 I roadtripped toured up and down the East Coast with MGF J. Freeman and surfed the couches of both his and my pals, as well as of total strangers (who soon became friends!).
In Summer 2014 I stayed with friends and strangers alike for two weeks in New York City.
All literature, music, and art; bohemian lifestyles and; intellectual conversation; breathtaking sights and experiences; taking in all that the world has to cook up.
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Music: Koroush Yaghmaei, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Portishead, the Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, James Blake, Booker T. & the MGs, Os Mutantes, Pink Floyd, Toots and the Maytals, Tycho, Wu-Tang Clan
Movies: Virtually all Christopher Nolan, Historical Documentaries, Biopics, Quentin Tarantino (of course!), Antiquated VHS that find their way to an estate sale dollar bin
Books: Virginia Woolf's -To The Lighthouse-, Jorge Luis Borge's -Ficciones-, All Kerouac and Ginsberg, Marcus Aurelius's -Meditations-, Nicholson Baker's -The Mezzanine-, Vonnegut's -Slaughterhouse Five-, A Clockwork Orange; Brave New World; and other dytopians, Shel Silverstein, Nietzsche, Carl Sagan
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Whirling and chanting like a dervish in the middle of a 150-person drum circle on Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Florida. Within that moment I felt more primal and more connected to every human being, hearing the drums beat deep within my soul and expressing my unity with the world through the twirling of my body and stomping of my feet.
Drinking a beerstein with my mother in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA; Seattle is a lifelong dream destination of mine and I visited this summer to explore UW-Seattle. One afternoon we got lunch and watched the sun set from a third story window, enjoying the wharf and calm lighthouse. Serenity below, a calm marketplace, and the glistening water that exploded into a million fragments of light. Life was simple and Earth was a living, breathing lover.
Delivering a slam poem on hunger in front of an audience of 300 people for a church fundraiser. All voices stopped and the forks stopped clanking against the plates as I began my words, illustrating the havoc that starvation deals on the individual and a community. At the end of the poem, I invite the audience to count with me: every three seconds, from hunger a child dies. One, two, three-- uproarious applause and in that moment I was elevated, a poet that existed solely to impact this captive audience. My purpose was fulfilled and I went through the rest of the night completely elated.
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In terms of practical skills, I'm a hobbyist juggler, a professional balloon artist (and will gladly twist some shapes for you!), an experienced theatrical director, and a professional tutor of mathematics, literacy, and physical science.
At twenty years old, I have not lived on Earth very long. I have not encountered everything she has to offer, but I have seen my fair share of the United States. After touring up and down the East Coast via automobile and backpacking up the West Coast, after Stax Records in Memphis, cliff-diving into Lake Champlain, screaming improvisational songs in Charleston, and gathering around many a family campfire, I've seen just a small piece of what the world has to offer.
I've learned that, despite hardship and despite bitterness, people tend to unite, rather than divide. That we all have common loves: truth, music, stories, an honest smile to remind us that someone is listening.
Through my life I constantly try to foster an education in the ways of the world, and the works of its inhabitants.
When the time comes for my heart to stop beating and when the last synapse signs off, I hope to leave the world I've known as better off than when I landed on that twenty years ago.
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I hope when Monday ends at midnight that we can have another zero — another zero fatality weekend. —UHP Cpl. Todd Johnson
MURRAY — The Utah Highway Patrol will be hitting the roads in extra large numbers for the Memorial Day weekend, and their enforcement efforts will be guided by a database of crash information.
"The whole philosophy is: find out the problem areas, deploy the resources toward those areas and make it so everyone can arrive at their destination safely," said Utah Highway Patrol Col. Danny Fuhr.
Fuhr said the UHP has been entering data from the past 2 ½ years into its system, and troopers are now seeing the dividends.
Last year, troopers recorded five death-free holiday weekends. So far this year, the first two holiday weekends have passed without a death.
UHP officials see a correlation.
"We see a huge impact on crashes and fatals when we have this flooding of the roadway in specific crime-related or traffic-related areas," Fuhr said.
A second-straight nonfatal Memorial Day weekend would be unprecedented, troopers said. Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend has been one of the most deadly times on Utah roads, along with Halloween.
AAA's travel survey projects that just over 2.6 million Mountain West residents will travel at least 50 miles this weekend; 2.3 million will be driving. Approximately 220,000 residents will fly to their holiday getaway, a decrease of 6.5 percent compared to last year.
"Despite the diminished tailwind for travel plans among Mountain West residents this Memorial Day weekend, many are still caving into their pent-up desires to leave town as the official summer travel season begins," said AAA Utah spokeswoman Rolayne Fairclough. "Many will cut back on expenditures by traveling closer to home, and staying with family and friends."
Crash numbers from 2011 and 2012 have helped UHP officials formulate their plans of where to focus extra resources this year. In the Salt Lake Valley, Fuhr said saturation efforts are planned on I-80 near Parleys Canyon — where the data showed speeding and people not wearing their seat belt are significant issues — as well as generally along the I-15 corridor.
"We base everything that we do on data — data as far as where the crash is occurring, where the crime is occurring and where the problem areas are around the state," Fuhr said.
Approximately 300 troopers are expected to work extra shifts over the holiday weekend. As the data shows driver behavior changing, UHP officials say the plan will be to refocus saturation efforts on new traffic trouble areas.
As always, troopers this year say they'll be watching for all kinds of bad driving behavior.
"It can be somebody traveling too fast, too slow, making their turns too wide," said UHP Cpl. Todd Johnson.Comment on this story
Still, troopers will be watching extra closely for people not wearing their seat belts — something they characterize as a bigger problem than holiday drunks.
Somebody getting ejected from their vehicle and hitting the asphalt after traveling freeway speeds means certain death, Fuhr said. Of the 215 deaths on Utah roads last year, 67 people were not properly restrained, according to the Zero Fatalities website.
"I hope when Monday ends at midnight that we can have another zero — another zero fatality weekend," Johnson said.
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How would you like to save hundreds of dollars on software without compromising quality and support? I thought so, and JourneyEd's Web site is a great place where K-through-12 students, teachers and staff can save big. For instance, rather than spending $500 for a full version of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 or $150 for the Student version, JourneyEd has it for $120 and throws in a 2GB flash memory stick as a deal closer. The site is well organized and has a good assortment of products available for immediate delivery, but the best part is that if you're buying for the whole school, the Dallas, Texas-based company can set up a volume license that can save even more.


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Synopsis:A supernatural mystery about a young woman whose dead sister relentlessly haunts her.
Alone (2015) is an Indian horror movie that is 133 minutes long and was not that bad. I love horror, and I love Indian movies, and that is one main reason I was eager to see this movie. Director Bhushan Patel does not have the experience to bring this movie to life and execute it to its full potential - he should stay away from directing and pursue other jobs in the movie industry. I enjoyed watching this movie because I had an open mind while seeing it. The director did not do justice to the screenplay.
The movie revolves around Sanjana (Bipasha Basu - Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Dhoom 2 (2006), Race (2008)) who was a conjoined twin. The movie starts by showing us a huge branch from a tree falling on an outhouse roof and breaks it. The break in the roof released a dark demonic entity that put Sanjana's mother (Neena Gupta - Gandhi (1982), Who Pays the Piper (1983), Vasthuhara (1991)) into a coma after she inspected the outhouse. Sanjana flew to Kerala to be by her mother's side and soon began having paranormal visions. She now believes that her dead conjoined sister's soul is torturing her. Her husband Kabir Dhanraj (Karan Singh Grover) does not believe Sanjana and sends her for spiritual healing from his former Professor. Sanjana felt guilty for her sister's death and told the professor how her sister died. Sanjana and Kabir were dating, and Anjana was jealous that Kabir liked Sanjana more than her. Kabir was abroad and told Sanjana that he was coming back. Sanjana will separate herself from her conjoined sister Anjana. Anjana died during the surgery, and that is why Sanjana blames herself for her sister's death. Skip forward, Sanjana is now possessed by Anjana and not so long after, spiritual rituals are performed which resulted in an exorcism.
Sanjana told Kabir the truth after he threatens to leave her. The truth is that after Kabir had told Sanjana that he was coming back, Anjana tried to kill her because she had feelings for him as well. Sanjana then hit her sister on the head with a glass music box that accidentally killed her. Their mother covered the murder to protect her only surviving daughter and buried Anjana under the outhouse. There is more to the movie. Watch the movie to see if Sanjana survives her sister's wrath and what happens to the mother? Will Kabir leave Sanjana? What will happen to Anjana's dead body?
The acting was great, and the sets were a nice treat. I do not like to watch the songs in Indian movies so I cannot comment on that because I usually zone out. I would recommend this movie to horror fans with an open mind to watch. It was a change for me from the regular English movies.
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Writers: Sheershak Anand, Shantanu Ray Chhibber, Shagufta Rafique
Director: Bhushan Patel


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Breaking Down 247Sports' Updated 2015 Recruiting RankingsJuly 16, 2014
Members of the 2015 recruiting class are just weeks away from beginning their senior seasons on high school football fields across America. Many of the marquee prospects have stayed busy this summer by participating in high-profile camps and showcases, including The Opening, an annual congregation of the country's top college recruits that took place last week at Nike's world headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.
These events provide analysts to dissect the skill set of athletes in a detailed manner since it's so difficult to hide deficiencies while competing against the best of your peers. Bleacher Report had an up-close view of all The Opening action, joined on the sideline by several well-respected recruiting services.
The collection of reporters at 247Sports quickly reassessed scouting reports for top-rated players, issuing new grades Wednesday based on evidence gathered this summer. Other websites have also updated their ratings, resulting in a revised edition of 247Sports' composite rankings.
This list is created courtesy of an algorithm that includes the assessment of several major media outlets, providing a comprehensive and multi-sourced look at the current class.
We reviewed the updated rankings, noting several impactful alterations. Here's a rundown of how the landscape has changed less than seven months shy of national signing day.
Josh Sweat Surges to Top Spot
Superb production, measurements and athleticism add up to create a special prospect in Josh Sweat, the nation's new No. 1 recruit. He tallied 94 tackles and 22 sacks in 2013, looking like the top defensive end on game film at Oscar Smith High School in Virginia.
The 6'4.5", 240-pound playmaker argubaly exceeded expectations at The Opening, running the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and finishing second in national SPARQ finals. Comparisons to No. 1 NFL draft pick Jadeveon Clowney quickly grew from whispers to roars, and it goes far beyond their similar hair styles.
Sweat is elite in every sense of the word, displaying agility normally shown by wide receivers while he chases down quarterbacks and dismantles blocking schemes. Despite dealing with a slight hip ailment in Oregon, he managed to take on the nation's most dominant offensive linemen and routinely win battles.
"You have to be perfect against him," 5-star offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt said. "Otherwise you're done. It's definitely a big challenge."
Martez Ivey, the top-ranked offensive lineman in composite rankings, echoed those sentiments.
"Josh is just a freak," he said. "I think we split our matchups (at The Opening), and he forces you to bring your best. That's the only way you can keep up with a player like him."
The pass-rushing menace remains uncommitted and is likely to stay that way entering his senior campaign. Several teams appear to be in the hunt, including Ohio State, Georgia, Virginia Tech and Florida State.
A Pair of Passers Enter 5-Star Territory
Before The Opening began, 19 quarterbacks assembled in Oregon for the Elite 11 finals. The competition annually features phenomenal prospects, and past participants include Andrew Luck, Tim Tebow and Matthew Stafford.
Blake Barnett and Jarrett Stidham rose to the occasion early and often during Elite 11 action, carrying momentum into 7-on-7 showdowns at The Opening. As a result, both passers are newly anointed 5-stars.
Barnett, who hails from Santiago High School in Southern California, was named Elite 11 MVP and led his squad to the 7on-7 championship. We bumped him ahead of fellow Golden State 5-star Ricky Town in our post-Elite 11 ratings, and the composite rankings also reflect that jump.
The 6'4.5", 200-pound Alabama pledge picked apart defenses with precision and outstanding deep-ball touch. When you factor in his mobility (695 yards and 13 scores on the ground in 2013), Barnett is a rare quarterback.
"When a play breaks down and the pocket starts to close in, I can make things happen," he said in Oregon.
B/R's Michael Felder focused on his performance during video evaluations at The Opening:
Stidham, a Texas Tech commit, is equally impressive as an athlete. He transitioned from receiver to quarterback as a junior at Stephenville High School in Texas, dazzling with 3,400 total yards and 44 touchdowns.
The 6'3.5", 190-pound passer flashed elite accuracy and above-average velocity in Oregon. His footwork was extremely solid and suggests he's worked diligently at his craft since switching positions.
"I feel more comfortable right now than ever before," Stidham said after an Elite 11 session.
It showed, and he's now the top-ranked dual-threat passer in this class.
Stidham and Barnett join Town, Josh Rosen (California) and Kyler Murray (Texas) in the 5-star echelon.
Receivers Rise After Impressive Efforts
Barnett didn't do damage alone at The Opening. He had plenty of help from fellow Alabama commit Calvin Ridley, a Florida standout who secured his fifth star.
The 6'0", 170-pound Pompano Beach High School playmaker caught two touchdowns in the 7-on-7 title game and earned overall MVP honors during closing ceremonies in Oregon. He rapidly formed a rapport with his future quarterback in the process.
"We really found a rhythm together," Barnett said following a 7-on-7 victory. "He's such a talented receiver, and it's big that we have a chance to build some chemistry before we both arrive at Alabama."
Ridley also put on a show in one-on-one drills while competing against the county's best defensive backs. His one-handed catch during opening day action was a top highlight of the week.
He broke down the ridiculous reception during a discussion with Bleacher Report:
Ridley now ranks 16th overall in the 2015 class, nine spots ahead of New Orleans receiver Tyron Johnson. The latest standout Louisiana pass-catcher was smooth when breaking in and out of routes throughout The Opening and regularly slipped into space downfield.
Johnson, a 6'1", 191-pound prospect from Warren Easton High School, caught 87 passes for 1,433 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Texas Tech is currently the favorite for the 5-star's commitment, but Georgia, LSU and Oklahoma State are among teams that will challenge before signing day.
Florida product Deon Cain may be a quarterback at Tampa Bay Tech, but that didn't stop 247Sports from vaulting him to No. 1 nationally among receivers. That leap sends him to 45th overall in composite rankings, where he remains a 4-star prospect.
Cain was sensational in Oregon, appearing far more polished than many of his peers who've started at the position for multiple seasons. The scintillating athlete will move to receiver when he arrives at Clemson next year and could follow in the footsteps of Sammy Watkins and DeAndre Hopkins toward stardom as a Tiger.
Defensive Tackles Maintain Dominance
What we saw at The Opening only confirmed our belief that this is the strongest crop of interior defensive linemen of the decade.
There are six 5-star defensive tackle recruits in 2015 composite rankings. That amount really stands out when you factor in the fact that only 13 players earned 5-star status at the position from 2010 through 2014.
Georgia tackle Trent Thompson, who held the No. 1 spot before Sweat, didn't attend The Opening but still sits at No. 2 nationally on the composite list. He could face a challenge atop positional rankings from new Tennessee commit Kahlil McKenzie (California), who is now the second-highest-rated overall player in 247Sports' rankings.
McKenzie is one of just two committed recruits in the 5-star bunch, joining Texas A&M pledge Daylon Mack (Texas). Thompson has yet to announce a decision, along with Rasheem Green (California), Shy Tuttle (North Carolina) and Daron Payne (Alabama).
Keep an eye on Hawaii native Breiden Fehoko, a 4-star prospect who was relentless in Oregon. The Texas Tech commit is now ranked No. 7 nationally among defensive tackles and collected 24 sacks in 2013.
"I came out here to prove myself as a top prospect, and I think I did that against some great linemen," Fehoko said on the final day of action in Oregon.
Recruit ratings and information courtesy of 247Sports unless otherwise noted.


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Welcome to Zume's Susan G. Komen for the Cure fund raising page!
Please allow me to introduce – TeamZume. What's TeamZume?
A charity walking teams sponsored by ZumeWalk and hopefully, one day by you.
We need you!
We have established Team ZumeWalk for Washington DC but we're looking to create Team ZumeWalk in every city that has a walk.
Are you and a friend/s interested in walking, raising money and experiencing an incredible three days?
Leave me a comment or send an email with contact information and we'll help you get started.
Email is email@example.com.
And for every team, Zume will start you off with a $100 donation. In addition, we'll post your team on the ZumeWalk page so we can help you raise more money.
Here is the list of cities and a link to http://www.the3day.org/. I have a great phone contact at Susan G. Komen. Once you are ready to form your team, contact us and we can help you begin the registration process.
Cleveland – Need a team
July 31-August 2
Chicago – Need a team
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Michigan – Need a team
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Twin Cities – Need a team
August 21-23
Denver – Need a team
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Seattle – Need a team
September 11-13
San Francisco – Need a team
October 2-4
Washington, D.C. – 1st Team ZumeWalk
October 9-11
Donate to Team ZumeWalk – DC below
Philadelphia – Need a team
October 16-18
Atlanta – Need a team
October 23-25
Tampa Bay – Need a team
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Dallas – Need a team
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Arizona – Need a team
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San Diego – Need a team
November 20-22
I know we can make a difference as a community. Just think about helping an incredible cause and start walking today. Who knows, this might be the beginning of a great life walking experience.
MikeZ – "donating $1 per mile for every mile walked between now and Oct 9th to Team ZumeWalk – DC"
Let me donate to your team too. We'll donate to every team and will help you reach your goals.


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Apple's next-generation iPhone and iOS 10 will have to fend off tough competition from Google's biggest Android update in years when they arrive this fall.
Android N is coming with huge improvements and big features fans, and fans couldn't be more excited. Some of those features are so good, Apple just has to steal them. Here are five we'd love to see in future versions of iOS.


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Fleet 26, District 19
Fleet Co-Captians:
Bill Taylor: 425-677-5599
Mark Ross: 425-391-2371
Noel Morgan: 253-475-8085
Fleet Treasurer:
Harry Dursch: 425-747-4065
Class Measurer:
Hans Spiller: 425-747-0061
Mike Johnson: 206-817-4012
Noel Morgan: 253-475-8085
http://www.j24fleet.com Fleet 26's old website (including a calendar and links page)
International J24 Class Association Web Page. Lots of Useful Information
USA J24 Class Association Web page.
District 19 Championships/NOOD Seattle Notice Of Regatta May 20-22
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About the Seattle Fleet
The Seattle J-24 Fleet 26 is part of District 19 (Northwest Region) of the United States J-24 Class Association. We are based on Lake Washington in Seattle at the Corinthian Yacht Club at Leschi.
The Seattle J24 Fleet is the largest active one-design fleet competing in the Seattle area with upwards of 30 boats competing most Tuesday evenings on Lake Washington. Trophies are handed out at the end of the year, for Lake Over All Championship, Fleet 26 Champ, Series Championships and the Pacific Northwest Cup.
The fleet is has a certified US J24 Class Measurer to weigh and measure your boat for International Class Certification.
How Do I Get Involved?
If you are a J-24 owner, or would like to become one, and/or are interested in getting involved in the Seattle J-24 Fleet 26, please contact our Fleet Co-Captains.
If you are looking to crew on our regular Tuesday Night Racing Series (starting in April each year, and ending in late September or early October), come down the Leschi club house on Tuesday nights between 4:30-5:00PM to "walk the docks". Or email our fleet at firstname.lastname@example.com with your contact information, availability and experience.
To subscribe to our list, follow the directions here.
The First Start is at 6:00pm on Tuesday Nights and of the 30+ boats in the fleet, someone is always looking for crew!
How Do I Become a Member?
Membership can be broken down into 3 main areas: Fleet, Class, and Club Membership.
Fleet Membership is normally $30 per race season. Dues are paid to the local fleet treasurer and are used for social events, promoting the fleet, and communication. To pay your dues for this season, make your checks payable to: J24 Fleet 26. Mail to: Harry Dursch 5459 Pleasure Pt Ln SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. ph:425-747-4065
NOTE: Because of the expenses from hosting the 2010 North American Championships, Fleet dues for 2011 will be $55.
Class Membership is $65 for Skippers or Helmsman, and $35 for Crew and Juniors. Skipper/Helmsman membership is required in order to compete in certain qualifying regattas. Crew membership is not required, but does help the US National Class gain more votes for holding the J24 Worlds in the US and provides an opportunity for more local boats to participate when the event is held in the US.
Online US J24 Class membership form
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Backstage at Jason Wu Fall 2008
Alone In The Crowd
Group think may be fashion's favorite formula but at fashion week you are always alone. The seething crowds, the angry cliques, and the masses of nondescript blonds is a milieu not meant for the individual. Its no wonder we found a lone woman that made our heart break backstage at Jason Wu's Fall 2008 Showing.


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For Marketplace Morning Report, Wednesday January 26, 2011
The President gave his State of the Union Address last night. Among his many talking points, President Barack Obama hopes cutting corporate taxes will keep the U.S. globally competitive.
The ratings company becomes 2011's first big private equity IPO and could set the standard for other privately held companies considering their own public offerings.
The World Economic Forum opened in Davos this morning. Dignitaries from all over the world will gather to talk free markets and economic recovery.
Airports across Russia have stepped up security following Monday's suicide bombing. The added measures could become permanent in Russia, but not necessarily around the globe.
The Super Bowl is set between the Steelers and the Packers, and soon, football fans across America will gather to watch the season's final big hits on the football field. But those hits are exactly what some former players and player advocates say is wrong with the game.
In last night's State of the Union address, President Barack Obama discussed his plan to for the U.S. to stay globally competitive: cutting corporate tax breaks. But Dan Shaviro, professor of taxation at NYU law school thinks that corporates will have a mixed reaction to the cuts.
In barbed ads, Gov. Christie plays pitchman to lure Illinois firms to New Jersey with a pledge not to raise the state's (already high) taxes.
Stacey Vanek Smith speaks with Mark Zandi on the President's State of the Union address, and his call to increase spending on education and to cut corporate taxes.
Toyota announced this morning it's recalling 1.7 million vehicles. This time, the problem is with various faulty parts, including defective fuel devices.
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Date Night Pick from Mara's Playlist: Coeur de Pirate with Kandle
Thursday, June 6 at 8:00pm
Paradise Rock Club
Kenmore Square in Boston
Tickets: $20
I may have logged more hours in "Le Rockstore," a local rock club during my junior year abroad in France, than I did at "l'université." Error of youth? Mais non! A sweaty, dark, smoky nightclub is the ultimate French immersion course. Although older and wiser now, my heart still goes aflutter for all things French. So when I saw that World Music/CRASHarts and Crossroads Presents was bringing Coeur de Pirate to the Paradise Rock Club this Thursday, June 6, in an instant, I sailed back to the days when I lived for the nights at Le Rockstore.
Coeur de Pirate (French for pirate heart) is the stage name for award-winning French-Canadian singer Béatrice Martin, who looks like the indie rocker incarnation of Bridgette Bardot. Gorgeous, talented, young and yes, blonde. She has aptly named her most recent album Blonde, following her first recording, Coeur de Pirate that went platinum in Canada and Belgium, triple platinum in France, and gold in Switzerland. Coeur de Pirate's sound is wistful, whimsical, and sweet with the right mix of gravitas. As her stage name suggests, the music seduces and holds you captive, letting your heart soar back to the time when adventure was both treasure and destiny. Mais oui!
Drinks & Dinner
Speaking of lifetimes and worlds seemingly apart, in Brookline's bright and sunny Coolidge Corner, you'll find Hops N Scotch, less than a mile down Pleasant Street from the late-night revelry of the Paradise Rock Club. ("Pleasant" to "Paradise" couldn't be more à propos, n'est-ce pas?) Considering Hops N Scotch proprietors David Ng and Darren Tow, also own Coolidge Corner Wine & Spirits, a couple of doors down, it doesn't come as a surprise that this Southern comfort food restaurant and lounge is laserfocused on its varieties of craft beer, scotch, whiskey, and bourbon. If you like to mix it up a bit, ask Adrienne (manager of the restaurant and stylin' rocker on her nights off) to concoct a custom-made cocktail for you.
Insider tip: Take a seat at the bar between 5:00pm and 7:00pm to take advantage of $5 appetizers.
Before getting carried off to Paradise, save room for desserts like the chocolate decadence or ultimate chocolate cake from desserterie Finale, the former occupant of the Hops N Scotch space. The story doesn't end here. It's just a point of departure for your youth-eternal adventure!


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The Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton was robbed by several suspects who ordered employees and customers to get down on the ground and stole money and merchandise last week, the FBI said Thursday.
There were no injuries from the robbery, which occurred at 7:50 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the Town Center mall in Boca Raton.
"We heard loud noises that sounded like gunshots and we ended up hearing a man's voice say 'Everybody get down,'" said Cathleen Fogel, who was shopping during the robbery. "We literally ran out the door as soon as the manager said they wanted us to leave. We were actually traumatized and I left immediately. Police were everywhere."
The amount of money and items stolen were not immediately released.
There is a $5,000 reward for information given to the FBI leading to arrest and conviction in the case.
If anyone has information as to the identity of these robbers, they are urged to call the FBI at 305-944-9101 or the Boca Raton Police at 561-338-1246.
A telephone message left for a spokeswoman for Saks wasn't immediately returned and the company that owns the mall didn't immediately comment on the robbery.


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Lyor Cohen Shares Memories of Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch
By Jem Aswad
After making his name as a promoter in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, current Warner Music Group Chairman & CEO of Recorded Music Lyor Cohen moved to New York to work with Russell Simmons in the intertwined companies of Rush Management and Def Jam Records. There, he worked extensively with Adam Yauch and the Beastie Boys early in their career and particularly during their meteoric rise to fame in 1986 and 87 (Cohen enjoyed a fairly meteoric rise himself, ultimately becoming the head of Island Def Jam before leaving for WMG in 2004).
While the group parted acrimoniously from the companies not long after that initial success, there was always a bond. Cohen took the time on Monday to share some memories of Yauch, who died on Friday after a long battle with cancer, and those days with Billboard.biz.
Billboard.biz: I'm sorry we're having this conversation at all, there's really not anything good that can come out of Yauch's death.
Lyor Cohen: Nothing really good [can come out of it] other than, in my mind, reminding us that tomorrow's not guaranteed, and let's make a point of telling those that we love how much we appreciate and love them, and actually spend time with them - not come with a million and one excuses why we're all too busy spend time with one another. When I heard the news, I called up [early Def Jam publicist] Bill Adler and I said, "Bill, come on over for dinner and let's spend some time together." He goes, "You know, I'm very busy." And I said, "You know what? We're all really busy." He cancelled [his plans].
He came up and my daughter was here, 10 years old. She knows [the Beastie Boys' 1998 hit] "Intergalactic," we have a really nice sound system here in the house and we thumped vinyl and we danced around the living room, drank some scotch, and found a way to smile. That was so hugely important to us. It was just one of the greatest evenings I've had in a long time. I said to Bill, "Let's not take this for granted."
Beastie Boys' Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz On Adam Yauch's Death
Did you see anyone else from back in the day over the weekend?
I didn't, because I have my children on the weekends. I did speak to a lot of people. Even though we were all basically prepared [for Yauch's death], you cannot really prepare for the phone call. You just can't do that. I spoke to [Def Jam founders] Rick [Rubin], Russell [Simmons], [Run-DMC's Rev] Run, Adam ["Adrock" Horovitz].
Thinking way back, do you remember the first time you met Adam?
"Thinking way back in history" -- you know their music so well you started the question that way?
I do, but I didn't realize I was quoting them.
"It started way back in history / With AdRock, MCA and me, Mike D" [from "Paul Revere"]. Anyway, I probably met him in other places but one time that I remember -- my memory isn't the sharpest tool in the toolshed -- was in Gansvoort Park, it was hot summer -- I remember that we were listening to [Boogie Down Productions' 1987] 'Criminal Minded' album, all of us, and just memorized it. It was like, "Wow, it's impossible that we're listening to this stuff." That's where my early memories are, showing up at the park and that's where we would congregate.
Beastie Boys' Mike D on Adam Yauch's Passing: 'World Is In Need of Many More Like Him'
Did you go on the Madonna tour with them in 1985?
A few dates. It was mostly "The Captain," god rest his soul. Sean Carasov, who took his life a couple years ago.
What was the tour like? I never understood how the Beastie Boys got on such a coveted tour before they even had an album out.
That was truly Madonna's choice. [The tour was] complete fun. Not complicated, simply living in the present. There was no complexity about it. You know what I mean by that? It wasn't like we could demand brighter lights or stuff like that. We were just happy to be there. Not complicated, simple as that.
They became popular really fast. Did they change as they suddenly became pop stars?
No. No. No. No. The same friends, they were the same friends who were important. That's the thing that was striking to me-how close they were with their original set of friends. That to me was always beautiful. They were always consistent. It wasn't like, "Oh, now they're successful, oh now they have another set of friends."
Adam Yauch and The Beastie Boys From The Billboard Archives
When they separated from Rush and Def Jam, I'm sure it got a little awkward. How long was it before you got back together as friends with Adam and the rest of the group?
I would say it was never, ever the same because I think [none of us had] experienced anything like that, you know? We had no context at all.
Would you still consider him a friend?
I would consider him a friend that I shared a critical moment of my life with. It's a bond but I wouldn't consider it a friendship. Which is unfortunate, had we known what we know now. I'm smart enough now, I wish I was smart enough then like I am now.
Was there was a certain point over the years when you looked at him and thought, Wow, he's really grown up?
Yeah, absolutely. I thought it was absolutely brilliant that they wanted to evolve and didn't stay stagnant. I thought it was wonderful.
How was he different from the other two?
I thought, in all my dialogues, that he was the one driving the film early on. I thought that he understood the possibilities the most and was interested in the possibilities the most.
Tributes For Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch Pour In: Russell Simmons, Rev Run, Bill Adler, More More Adam 'MCA'
Anything you'd like to say in conclusion?
Let's take this opportunity that tomorrow is never promised and hug those we adore and not tolerate bullshit.


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it sounds like rubbish to apple, too, and you can imagine why: as the company with the biggest piece of marketshare in the legal digital music file market–and with the top player to boot–it has the most to lose. the company issued a statement following the passage of the proposed legislation through the assemblee nationale 286-193. "free movies for ipods should not be far behind in what will rapidly become a state-sponsored culture of piracy," apple cautions. the bill now heads to the upper house of french parliament for final approval.
should the legislation pass, apple may hotfoot itunes out of france. what happens if other eu nations pass similar laws? what then? apple should continue to press the issue, which is of most critical importance for the company to continue doing business in france.
france and apple are both concerned with piracy, yet isn't it remarkable how differently each approaches the issue? drm is not an effective way to stop piracy, but it is at least a barrier. it is also, however, a barrier to legal downloading. the question then becomes whether it is more important to ensure that consumers have a freer market from which to choose music, or for artists' rights to be protected.
for more, please see forbes.
user comments 46 comment(s)
|apple=doomed in france (2:40pm est thu mar 23 2006)
if this was to happen in the whole eu, which is what the french are trying for, ipod sales could take a significant hit. because people will actually beable to pair the best music player with the best service, instead of having to buy an ipod. – by ipod=not that great
|i like my ipod… (3:00pm est thu mar 23 2006)
…but i'm trying to decide who i'm rooting against in this story – apple or the french. it's a toss up.
other devices should be supported by itunes, it's bullcrap. and likewise the ipod should be supported by napster, rhapsody, etc. it's for this reason that i cancelled my membership to those services, signed up for xm radio, and bought a delphi myfi. screw em. – by msp
|the edge of the world (3:06pm est thu mar 23 2006)
fair use or piracy?
seems apple can't have one without the other.
personaly, i am repulsed by drm. an ipod is *not* in my future. i have a philips rush mp3 player and all my music is in standard mp3 format. i have not run in to any format i can not strip of drm to use on my generic player. this is how it should be!
i hope the french music connection issue gets properly laid out and debated in the courts. drm needs to die, it should start with apple and the ipod. – by zeke
|have you ever converted a unprotected wma to mp3, acc? eeeek (3:16pm est thu mar 23 2006)
i started using wma cause of its small file size. then i got a ipod so i convert the files to mp3. oh my god no matter how high i made the bitrate it was soo horrible. it was all noise. make an ogg file transfer it to mp3 its fine, do it in reverse fine too and i am talking about 96k ogg files.
i think people will be very suprised if they try to reincode their files. no matter what it will sound worse. and if you have a big library bought online it would take a looong time. then do you get rid of the better sounding originals. i have around 1,000 cd's, man that took me months to rip. i would never buy any kind of drm'd music. the only way i'd ever pay for digital music if it was unsecured 192k mp3 or ogg. i have cd's that are like 15 years old will be around for 100 hopefully. where will all this drm'd music be in 20 years? – by fuzybaffy
|what about microsoft drm (3:32pm est thu mar 23 2006)
are services that use microsoft's drm also going to be outlawed in france? you can't play the music from these services on non-microsoft drm devices.
otherwise they are picking out one company for punishment which isn't fair. they are using the law to create winners and losers.
either apply the law to everyone or to no one.
i think apple has a case here for unfair non-uniform enforcement of a law. – by solomon
|open standards (3:34pm est thu mar 23 2006)
why is this so difficult for companies to understand. want my $? don't lock me into a proprietary format. simple as that. it's a sad state of affairs when the french are the voice of reason. shame on the rest of us. – by icrap
|a happy ipod owner (3:37pm est thu mar 23 2006)
i am a very happy ipod owner but however do not buy music online as i find there is not a huge price difference between buying it online and purchasing the physical media in the store. if i go buy the cd then i do not have any drm so therefore it's a non-issue. if, in the future, the record company get smart and reduce there prices then perhaps i would purchase some music online. the recording company needs to change their pricing . . . when they sell online they
save the price of 1. physical media and the making thereof. 2. printing of inserts 3. packaging 4. shipping
but yet when they sell online they do not pass the savings onto the user. i wish more artist would do their own recordings and distribute it to their fans online . . . i would buy it cos i'm sure they wouldn't charge what the record companies are charging. – by ftri
|artists lol (5:15pm est thu mar 23 2006)
aartists care about money, they get in bed with big record companies so they can be assured of money. – by aaaa
|gotta eat (5:56pm est thu mar 23 2006)
the only 'artists' who don't care about money are rich kids living at home (even if they try to act like they live on the street).
what the heck are artists supposed to do? live off welfare and let their children grow up in dirty crime-infested neighborhoods because some spoiled suburbanite with a $100/month allowance doesn't want to spend 99� on a song or he won't be able to buy another pair of $120 dollar sneakers?
give me a break. – by eat me
|what's the big deal. (6:12pm est thu mar 23 2006)
i have an ipod and a mac and at first, i wouldn't buy from the itunes store because of the drm. but then i realized, i'm not trading songs with people, and if i wanted to, i could just burn a cd. i don't know of any other mp3 player/library software that is as well implemented. i think people just need to save their money and get an ipod rather than buy some cheap rio player and cry when things don't work smoothly.
but i guess if people want to listen to crappy wma's then be my guest, as if mp3's aren't bad sounding enough.
also, i produce music for a living and i will say that itunes has put alot of labels and artist at ease about the whole online music thing. i know i don't really download from limewire any more. it's easier and faster to get it from itunes. peace – by money makin mac man
|i say screw the french. (7:10pm est thu mar 23 2006)
i don't eat french fries – by ipod rocks
|apple lashes back at proposed french legislation (7:30pm est thu mar 23 2006)
that must be a sight to see them "lash" out. what, do the apple clowns swing thier purses at them and call them names?
i always thought that frail french men were the prime demographic for ipods. – by no itardgirlyman
|not apples problem (11:13pm est thu mar 23 2006)
the ball is in the music, film and tv companies' court since they are the ones who insist on drm.
the best case scenario is that all the mp3 players would be compatible with every legal download site. i'm sure that the ipod can support wma since there is an itunes for windows but i doubt that the competition supports the aac format. – by whatever
|drm can shove it (12:10am est fri mar 24 2006)
i am apalled by the measures that companies such as apple have applied to try and curb the spread of piracy. once upon a time i illegally downloaded all my music…right up until i found that russian mp3 site that only charges a couple bucks per cd. many of you know the site i'm talking about. the sound quality is great and its legal, not to mention drm free. people turn to piracy because the price of music in our "western" countries is ridiculous. – by boooooo apple
|american loosers… (1:05am est fri mar 24 2006)
btw: 1$ is not 1euro, stupid apple.
go fu*?=& somebody else… – by ruben
|french (7:55am est fri mar 24 2006)
the us corporate types have tried to use political pressure through lobiests(coruption)to force the rest of the world to adopt their model for copyright and patent law.
just look what happened to rim.
it was patented in canada..previous to litigation…
france has it right,, time for the pendulum to swing back in everynone elses favour and move away from greed to fair use.
oh well someone will make a ripper that doesnt degrade the audio and will strip drm.
what do these drm twits think they are doing…endearing themselves to our hearts….not.
all the record executives should be forced to wear hats with a sign saying "space for rent."
– by phreakx
|re: solomon (8:06am est fri mar 24 2006)
the difference here is that apple makes the ipod. microsoft (at this point at least) doesn't actually manufacture a player. what they do is provide the drm codec that can be programmed into players produced by others to play the ms drm'd music. the ipod on the other hand is truely sole source. if you want to play itunes music on a player, it has to be on an ipod of some kind, and only apple makes them.
that being said, i have thought about the service that apple provides through itunes and its legalities, and i can't say that i really see anything inherently illegal about it. they are pushing a music service for their own player. if i wanted to limit my repair services from my business to apple computers only (i actually work on both apples and pc's) i am perfectly within my rights as a business owner to do so. i think it's the same basic concept with itunes and the ipod.
now as to drm itself. that to me is a sticky issue. i understand the desire to protect the music from piracy, and that there truely is a need to have some kind of protection in place. the problem is that drm in all its forms restricts the rights of the end users too much. it's one of the main reason i don't use any music download sites. i'd rather buy a cd and rip it to the digital format and quality that i choose. but now it's getting to the point where you can't even do that. the sony rootkit fiasco is just one example of that.
– by pitviper
|one goal (8:26am est fri mar 24 2006)
buy from us, play on our equipment. no rights no fair usage. we want 100% of your cash and every opertunity to sell you more.
and if possible we like you to love us for doing it to you.
france are actually by nature quite good at dealing with companies like apple.
– by d.ddd
|right on zeke (9:18am est fri mar 24 2006)
i agree with you 100%.
fuzybaffy check out:
i have few problems with noise using that converter. i will be hanging on to and buying cds for the foreseeable future. i do purchase mp3s from emusic – non-drm and cheap. – by donald
|who is really behind this? (9:54am est fri mar 24 2006)
microsoft and real–both american companies
microsoft has been peeved at apple for the longest time. the old netscape, apple along with a host of others american companies were the ones who got the eu up microsoft's proverbial butt.
the people at microsoft can't stand to see apple actual beat them at something. microsoft and real have always wanted apple to open up their ipod to their respective technologies.
apple recently reached a billion sales from itunes.
real's ceo begged apple to allow real's songs to play on the ipod. jobs refused.
real hacked apples drm to allow their songs to be played on the ipod.
apple warned that would change their software to stop this.
microsoft and real recently reached a truce with microsoft promoting reals technologies on their site. – by stevie cuchie ouchie
|stevie cuchie ouchie (10:33am est fri mar 24 2006)
hmm, you sound like the typical whiny metrosexual "i love steve job's a$$" mac fan. too bad you don't know that it's actually steve who likes your a$$, and loves to bend you over whenever you commit to apple products and services. – by woz, not jobs
|hey woz, not jobs (11:00am est fri mar 24 2006)
hmmmm you sound like steve vitale and or andrew cucchiara. the metrosexuals of pennsylvania. adieu – by stevie cuchie ouchie
|stevie cuchie ouchie (11:52am est fri mar 24 2006)
huh? who are they, your friends? *nudge nudge wink wink* – by woz, not jobs
|hey woz, not jobs (12:10pm est fri mar 24 2006)
they are your boyfriends–remember! wink! wink! – by stevie cuchie ouchie
|back to the point!!! (12:29pm est fri mar 24 2006)
microsoft and real are behind this!
microsoft a billion dollar company has invested millions in msn music only to make low profits they are even expanding in to europe. without an mp3 player there is no money to be made selling just wma(s). bill gates just doesn't get it.
apple recently sold a billion songs from itunes store.
real's ceo begged apple to allow real's songs to play on the ipod. steve jobs refused.
real's ceo hacked apples drm to allow their songs to be played on the ipod.
jobs warned that apple/itunes would change their software to circumvent this.
real's ceo was peeved again.
microsoft and real recently reached a truce with microsoft promoting reals technologies on their site.
coincidence? i think not! – by stevie cuchie ouchie
|re: stevie cuchie ouchie (1:03pm est fri mar 24 2006)
what's you point???
i didn't see you raise a stink when the eu was up ms's ass.
"microsoft has been peeved at apple for the longest time. the old netscape, apple along with a host of others american companies were the ones who got the eu up microsoft's proverbial butt."
– by you pointless c*nt.
|you pointless c*nt1 (2:22pm est fri mar 24 2006)
you have the strangest name. – by tard watcher
|re: you pointless c*nt tard watcher (3:08pm est fri mar 24 2006)
hey tard watcher:
if you can read, then you can see the point. i forget retards like you go to a special school.
anyway, this is a mac section. what are window retards like you doing here? why do you even care?
apparently, i hit a nerve of contention–good!
but just is case you are as retarded as you seem, the point is:
microsoft and real galvanized the french legislators into this french futility.
there are disenfranchised arab people in france who could use the french legislative might more. the french lawmakers need to prioritize.
hey tard watcher: stop giving bill gates your putang–okay!!!!
|re: sorry tard watcher (3:09pm est fri mar 24 2006)
the previous post was mean exclusively for "you pointlessc*nt1". – by stevie cuchie ouchie
|one more point: (3:18pm est fri mar 24 2006)
look who has the most to gain. well, it most certainly isn't the french people.
microsoft & real – by stevie cuchie ouchie
|re: stevie cuchie ouchie (3:22pm est fri mar 24 2006)
actually, i personally do not have preferences to any company. i use os/x and windows. i have multiple ipods and an xbox 360. i plan on purcahsing a revo and maybe a ps3 if the hype lives up. i honestly do not have any preferences to any corporate entities.
i do however hate people with double standards. obviously, you have issues with ms polishing the french but you're ok with apple polishing the eu. do you not see you bias showing here? do you really enjoy being halfway up stevie's ass? – by you pointless c*nt.
|microsoft wma and ipod (3:51pm est fri mar 24 2006)
devices that use wma can also play mp3s.
ipods can also play mp3s.
the issue is that music distributed by apple will only play on ipods.
music services that use microsoft's wma can only play on devices that support wma.
microsoft will not allow their wma files to play on ipods, or any other non-wma device. apple will not allow their encoded files to play on any other devices.
microsoft doesn't actually make the players, but it gets royalties from the players.
so if there is a violation of french law, it is an equal violation. to take two major competing companies, and to go after one and leave the other alone shows clear favoritism.
either the law says that drm is illegal or it says "we just don't like apple". which one is it? the law clearly is anti-drm, so to be fair they have to go after microsoft.
in my opinion the same thing will happen in france as has happened elsewhere in the world: apple will pull out of the country and the public will realize that they are being punished more than the company. "why can the germans buy ipods and we can't?" – by solomon
|listen: you pointless c*nt (4:06pm est fri mar 24 2006)
listen: jane you pointless c*nt.
like i said in my other point. look who stands to gain the most from this?
it is certainly not the french.
m$ wma play on all except apple and sony.
the best and the majority of the players out there are ipods.
look who has the most to gain by this: m$ and real.
the reason i didn't include napster, yahoo etc. they use m$ wmas they are included with m$.
|listen: you pointless c*nt (4:10pm est fri mar 24 2006)
i forgot to mention that sony sales are low.
if you investigate, you will find m$ and real prints all over this. – by stevie cuchie ouchie
|this is (12:22am est sat mar 25 2006)
nothing but good news. if the law gets passed, good. everyone will jump at making a decent player to compete with, which is a real change from most of the products that are out now.
if the law doesn't pass, everyone has started talking about the subject now, and opened pandoras box. it will just be a matter of time before someone else tries again. – by defender
|re: solomon (7:49am est sat mar 25 2006)
once again this is a "kleenex/band-aid" issue.
ipod is mentionned because they are the most popular. and with journalists… it has high impact when you mention the biggest name. if the law passes, all online french music distributors will have to cater to it.
of course, if we mentionned they were going after ms's wma(napster, yahoo, …), all the comments on this thread would be different.
re: stevie cuchie ouchie
yes kid… it's a whole conspiracy. ms real and sony all got together and lined the french's pockets so they can share 4% of the world's market of online music sales. – by you pointless c*nt
|you are still a "pontless c*nt (12:38am est sun mar 26 2006)
i guess "you pointless c*nt" couldn't see a point if it was glued to his/her "eyeball."
it's not about lining the french's pockets. no one really cares about the french, they are just one of the pawns. the point is to get the �whole thing� started. (the "conspiracy:") m$ and real are hoping for a chain-reaction. once the french pass their law, then the germans, later the dutch, italians and on and on, etc. once enough countries pass these laws, apple will be forced to open up the ipod.
think about it. real and microsoft–with the exception of the x-box and some computer peripherals–are software/service companies. apple, on the other hand, is a software and hardware company. all the other mp3 players manufacturers, combined, are dwarfed in sale number compared the phenomenal (40 million +) sales of apple's ipod.
make no mistake about it microsoft and real recognize that apple has a "brilliant" product in the success of their ipod. all they want from apple is to share in some of the wealth. even though this law will also affect sony, m$ and real don�t care about sony�s mp3 player�for now. it�s sales are lower than the other non-ipod players.
it�s apple that has, the �big piece of the pie,� i.e. potential for profit. remember this is how microsoft became microsoft. they knew in the 70s ibm cornered market for hardware so they concentrated on software, and billions and billions of dollars later: microsoft. well, they (m$ and real) already have the software�
|stevie cuchie ouchie (3:15pm est mon mar 27 2006)
there is no conspiracy.
the french are after apple because they're not even offering other manufactures the opportunity to license their drm.
this means that anyone who buys from itunes must play their music on an ipod, or become criminals by breaking the encryption, to move it to another player.
microsoft licenses its drm. so support for music using their drm is up to the manufactures to support this means wrm songs are not limited to microsoft developed players.
huge difference between the 2.
the french just think music should play on all players, same as cds play on all players.
this is win/win for everyone except apple. – by get it right people
|hey "get it right people" (9:28am est tue mar 28 2006)
you're wrong!
it's not about the french.
french itune and ipod sales are a pittance compared to apple's other markets.
i'm telling you m$ started this for the chain reaction effect. and it has begun…
demark is now considering passing similar legislation.
again, look who has the most to gain by this–open your eyes. so what if the french get to put a napster tune on the ipod. bfd
| stevie cuchie ouchie (9:57am est tue mar 28 2006)
the europeans have the most to gain by this. the ipod is not the best player, it only sells so well because it is the only player that works with the best music service.
this doesn't affect ms. it affects samsung, rio, creative..etc.
you're making a conspiracy about the wrong company.
if this goes through in europe apple will make changes. that is what the french want, and hopefully thats what will happen for everyone's sake.
– by nice try stevie
|wrong again!! (2:16pm est tue mar 28 2006)
you obviously have nothing to say.
that's probably why you can't committ to a blogger name.
you dash in with a comment and dash out.
– by stevie cuchie ouchie
|re: stevie cuchie ouchie (7:22pm est tue mar 28 2006)
i guess ms has also lined apple corps pockets too. – by you f'n moron
|stevie (12:01am est wed mar 29 2006)
you obviously had nothing useful to say, thats why you had to resort to commenting on my posting style.
ms must have lined my pockets too… – by projecting cuchie
|re: stevie cuchie ouchie (1:52am est wed mar 29 2006)
i re-thought the matter and i think you are right stevie. ms does seem like the culprit.
– by by you f'n moron
|sorry stevie (1:56am est wed mar 29 2006)
i am 34 unemployed and still live with my parents in a trailer park.
i sit around all day smoking weed and annoying people on the internet.
sorry, i got carried away. – by by projecting cuchie
|we have been here before (4:23am est fri jun 09 2006)
in the early days of the phonograph there was the edison and pathe with their vertical cut. the discs would not play on other players. at least the player piano industry in 1908 set the 88 note as a standard over the half dozen up to then. the real argument is over open source and unlocked formats. when it comes to any "strings attached" just say no. i would rather see local artists and support them instead. – by echodelta


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This shot was posted for the March 28th swell in PR. It's from aurasurf.com, a dude who used to live in St. Petersburg and relocated a few years ago to PR. There is also a blog and a few more pics on the site. Surfline just did a story on it too. Anyone else find any good shots from this swell? Post em up.
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Apr 1, 2014, 07:36 PM #1
Maxing Marias
Apr 1, 2014, 08:00 PM #2
Looks more like Tres Palmas?? Great pic. Wish I was there.
Apr 1, 2014, 08:16 PM #3
Apr 1, 2014, 08:22 PM #4
I just left the Caribbean a couple days before that swell hit. Was supposed to be the swell of the winter.
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Apr 2, 2014, 02:37 PM #7
Garrett McNamara and some other guys were here at Tres Palmas. Standout locals were ripping. Had I known I would have driven over to watch.
Friday was supposedly the peak at (supposedly 18-20') and Saturday (12-15'). Unconfirmed 'cause I wasn't there, but that's what I heard this morning at the beach. It was 5-6' and clean this morning BTW.
Pics look good.