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Listed in The Wall Street Journal as the number-one Bestselling Action/Adventure in their "Readers Guide to Self-Published Big Sellers" (December 9, 2011).
When terminally ill combat pilot Jake Bronson emerges from an MRI with extraordinary cognitive powers, everyone wants a piece of his talent - including Battista, one of the world's most dangerous terrorists. To save his love and her autistic child, Jake is thrust into a deadly chase that leads from the canals of Venice through Monte Carlo and finally to an ancient cavern in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan, where Jake discovers that his newfound talents carry a hidden price that threatens the entire human race.
An original weave of current events bound by colorful locations and cutting-edge technology, Bard's novel is a must-listen for fans of Michael Crichton, James Rollins, Clive Cussler, and Brad Thor. A dynamic mix of fast-paced action and thought provoking soul, this book challenges the listener to keep pace with every sharp turn and shocking twist. Acclaimed by fans of action, sci-fi, and political thrillers alike, Brainrush is one of the most innovative and entertaining books of the year.
Brainrush was in the top 10 of the Amazon - USA Top-Rated List for over four months straight. The sequel, Brainrush II, The Enemy of My Enemy, was released in December 2011 to rave reviews. Within a few weeks it became the number-one Top-Rated Action/Adventure stories on Amazon.
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"Brainrush explores the bonds of friendship while pushing the boundaries of science, creating a compelling, action-packed thriller with a climax that's a knock-out!" (C.J. Lyons, New York Times best-selling author)
"A terrifically entertaining thriller with three finely executed set pieces strung together with nice characterization. Especially successful is Bronson, an amiable, low-key tough guy able to rescue his princess, survive brutality, and retain a sense of humor." (Publishers Weekly)
"BRAINRUSH an exciting, thrilling, adventure!"
This is the best thriller - science fiction I have read in ages! It has current events as well as glimpses of possible, chilling, futuristic events.
Medical anomalies, thrills, non-stop action, cool weaponry, scifi, romance, mystery and much more. Something for everyone!
I hope you don't have any other pressing matters, because you will NOT be able to put this book down! I first read this book twice, on Kindle, and was thrilled when the author released on Audiobook. R.C. Bray, did a WONDERFUL job as the narrator, capturing the characters' personalities and accents.
What a BRILLIANT debut book, by author Richard Bard! His wonderful descriptive ability, and excellent character development, make you feel like you are in the story.
This was one of the best books I've read all year! BRAINRUSH II was even better, if that's possible. It's out on eBook now and hopefully it will be out soon, (Feb.??) on Audible too.
"Knocked my socks off!"
I purchased this book at Audible by 1 get 2 sale. I wasn't expecting much but was very pleasantly surprised through most of it. At the end it got a little fantastical but overall a good read. It kept me entertained throughout. and I was very happy to discover it is the first of 3 books. Cant wait to continue the journey!
"A Roller-Coaster!"
I loved the ebook, but I enjoyed the audio version even more. The narrator is amazing! He really brings the characters to life.
I loved all the twists and turns. I never knew what was going to happen next.
Mr. Bray is a true performer. The accents were spot on.
What a rush!
I can't wait or the sequel!
"Excellent Audiobook!"
I would say that the Audiobook is better than the print version because the narrator, R.C. Bray, does an incredible job of bringing the characters to life. It's hard to believe all of the accents came from one person.
It's very hard to compare BRAINRUSH to other Thrillers because it has so many elements to it. So many Thrillers these days seem to be very generic, almost like the author is following a formula. Richard Bard does a great job of breaking the mold and creating a truly original Thriller.
I have not heard any other audiobooks narrated by R.C. Bray.
BRAINRUSH definitely has both funny and sad aspects. Since one of the main themes of the book is terrorism, it is sure to elicit emotion from all who listen.
BRAINRUSH is one of the best and most original Thrillers I have read/listened to in a long time. I highly recommend it!
I like Jack Reacher style characters regardless of setting. Put them in outer space, in modern America, in a military setting, on an alien planet... no worries. Book has non moralistic vigilante-justice? Sign me up! (oh, I read urban fantasy, soft and hard sci-fi, trashy vampire and zombie novels too)
"Diagnosis: sudden onset superheroism"
It is similar to Mark Greaney's the Gray Man (series) in tone, pacing and plot. I think I'd have to say that Greaney's is a bit better written. It feels like Bard "wanted" to be Jake in this book - to the point where it felt like the author was fantasizing about being a super hero. Of course, this book also has a "fantasy" component that isn't in Greaney's.
The romantic component is weak and I think the book would have been better without it. Jake's superpowers seemed to develop (i.e. appear out of nowhere) just as he needed that specific superpower. Then this superpower wasn't mentioned again... until it, or a similar one, popped up just in time to save him from the next pinch. This also happened with characters - when Jake needed X, a character with X appeared in the story, just long enough to provide his service then disappeared. (Yes, I meant "his" service - there are women characters but, at best, they are cutouts based on stereotypes, at worst, they are just cutouts).
As an action packed pseudo-military story (it doesn't start off like this but after the events in Italy, it becomes almost exclusively pseudo-military) it was not bad at all. Lots of gun descriptions, lots of fighting and lots of stuff getting blown up. Perhaps some of the fighting was a bit overdone, perhaps some of the characters were a bit too melodramatic (Carlos, for example), and perhaps the story was a bit too long for its content... but overall I kinda enjoyed it.
Some people have commented on the shift to "aliens" near the end of the story. I didn't find this any less believable than Jake's sudden onset superheroism. In fact, I think it actually fit the storyline.
The narration is good - dramatic but not overly so. The characters are distinctly voiced. There is no sex and I don't think there was much foul language. There is lots of violence, but mostly non-gory. I will probably buy the next in the series when it comes out.
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"depends upon what kind of mood you're in"
i might.
wow. the guy is good. he can do believable italian, american, australian, andd middle eastern accents. the narration is why my overall score is 3 stars.
in a way. i listened to it while commuting. it's not a story where you have to rewind if you miss a detail. i like that when commuting. actually found myself driving a little more aggressive than usual. lol short & a good way to pass the time.
if you're in the mood to just turn your brain off and listen to an action packed story, then brainrush may be your fix.
yes, this is formula driven: over the top bad guy with SPECTRE like world domination plans, all of the main character's friends have unique and useful skills, sweeping plot movements from california to venice to monte carlo to afghanistan.
yes, it all does seem to convenient, but i wasn't in the mood for depth just action. yes, it's kind of cheesy, but i was raised on the cheesy action films of the 1980's -> arnold schwarzenegger ruled the 80's action movie cheese. but i digress.
quick summary: dying guy gets powers from freak accident, decides to showoff his new powers, local tv crew records some of his feats, the video goes viral, bad guy wants to examine jake to incorporate how his brain manages these feats so he can improve his implants to carry out a jihad against america. any more, and i'd give it all away.
the good:
agree w/ jeremiah's 1st 2 points:
1. the premise (mri accident gives the hero mental powers)
2. great 1st scene where hero starts to discover his mental abilities
3. hero's powers are limited. adds to the believability. for instance, telekinesis is taxing mentally and physically and isn't over the top, e.g. moving small objects and not cars. this isn't the x-men! lol
4. camaraderie of the hero's friends.
5. the kid characters, sarafina and ahmed, are done pretty well and aren't forgotten as the story continues.
6. alien inclusion: ok kind of interesting, but you can tell it'll be used in future books.
not so good:
1. while i hate islamic fundamentalism, i grow tired of it being used as plot device, and the main driver behind the bad guy's motivation. imho, it was only done well in patient zero.
2. the fact that terrorists are more technologically advanced than the us gov't. where are all of those trillions of dollars going. uungghhh...i digress again! lol
3. the lack of gov't agency involvement. hey...the cia, nsa, or other secret gov't agency is usually involved in some way (good or bad), and i felt that missed in this story.
4. story written for guys. the women in the story are just sexpots. yes, there's one chick that kicks a$$, butt she's always underestimated b/c of her looks AND she seems to grow more abilities than the hero w/o any super powers.
overall, if you're looking for an action-packed and fast-paced story AND THAT'S ALL, then this will give you your fix.
it's not much of a thriller at all, more like the recent james bond films- just meh! light beach reading.
It's a coin flip if you'll like it. Me, it's head's up.
"On the edge of your seat...a great read."
Super action and suspense...I was never sure what was coming next.
I was happy that it was only part 1! I have purchased part 2 already.
The gambling segment was fantastic...really enjoyable.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys science fiction and/or action stories.
"Best Book I've listened to in a long time!"
The characters are both down to earth and unstoppable. There are plenty of twist and turns in the story line, but not so many that any of them drag or get lost in too much detail.
The black obelisk rocketing off.
He has good changes of voice for the different characters and good energy.
Yes, I actually stayed up all night to finish it!
This book is one of the best that I've listened to in a very long time! Totally worth the money and time to listen to. It's one that I'll be listening to again!
"Paranormal Thriller with a Scifi Teaser"
When you think of radical, fundamentalist terrorists I know what comes to mind...the most technologically and well trained military and scientific force in the universe...no? Oops, because that's the basic premise behind Brainrush.
The Good:
1. The premise is great. A freak accident gives the hero a super-brain.
2. The first scene in which the protagonist uses his newly acquired awareness and eidetic memory. Very well written, witty, and simply fantastic.
The Not-So-Good
1. Everything after the first scene in which the protagonist uses his newly acquired powers.
2. The protagonist's powers quickly expand to telepathy and telekinesis, and the author seems to forget about the protagonist's memory and awareness advantages, because they cease to play an important part of the story.
3. The absolute cluelessness of world governments and the military
4. The inclusion of alien artifacts
Great Action. True "page turner" - characters well defined. Plot was somewhat simple but also easy to follow - very little "rewinding" required. Just a gr8 listen. Narrator did an excellent job of turning the printed pages into a cerebral video for the listener. All in all, a great, fun "listen." Definitely five star in all categories for pure recreational reading.
"Science 'faction'!"
Jake, a terminally ill former F-16 pilot, is caught in an MRI scanner during an earthquake with some spectacular results! If you love technology-filled military-style thrillers you'll enjoy this. If you like it with an added twist of science 'faction', you'll *love* this. Think somewhere between James Rollins and Matthew Reilly. Only the very, very end of the book left me feeling a little disappointed, the '...and a miracle happened' kind of moment. Still, the rest of the book was an absolute page turner, so I very much look forward to reading the next installment!
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The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series
Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is an annual juried competition that is committed to enriching and expanding people's lives through art. Three Wind Challenge Exhibitions are held from September through May, featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the Philadelphia region.
Since 1978, the Wind Challenge Exhibition series has introduced regional contemporary art from over three hundred artists to a broad audience and has helped emerging artists advance their professional careers. Past Wind Challenge artists include photographer Robert Asman and sculptor Syd Carpenter, both of whom were later awarded a Pew Fellowship in the Arts; beloved Fleisher teaching artist Charlotte Yudis; and brothers Billy and Stephen Dufala, winners of the 2009 West Prize. In 2011, a series of free-public programs led by the artists was introduced, designed to enhance the viewing experience for youth and adults.
This year's nine Wind Challenge artists were chosen from a field of 239 applicants to exhibit their work in one of three three-artist exhibitions.
Challenge 1
September 6 – October 26, 2013
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6, 6:00-8:00 PM
The 36th annual Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, the Delaware Valley's premier juried exhibition program, kicks-off with Wind Challenge 1,featuring new and recent work by painter Daniel Gerwin, mixed-media artist Kay Healy, and stop-motion painted animation artist Ashley Wick.
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Saturday, October 12, 2013 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Join us for free artist-led projects, including tree-planting with Daniel Gerwin, a sewing party with Kay Healy, and an interactive concert with Ashley Wick, featuring the music of Yona Davidson.
Daniel Gerwin uses trompe l'oeil painting to simulate wood grain, alluding to floors, doors, window frames, and furniture. In some cases he paints directly onto salvaged domestic items such as rocking chairs, mirrors, and dresser drawers, using painted marks to transform these objects, like insects isolated in amber. Gerwin does not seek to illustrate or directly describe our relationship to the domestic, but rather to abstract it. In his work, trompe l'oeil folds in on itself to become a language of imagination and psychological resonance.
Mixed-media artist Kay Healy creates large-scale screenprints of furniture, based on images she found online, from her childhood, and most recently a series created based on other people's descriptions of their childhood homes. Through her art, Healy investigates themes of transience and the search for stability in an ever-changing world. Her work explores how an object as mundane as a plastic salad spinner can embody vivid memories of people, events, and periods of someone's life. In direct contrast with Healy's nostalgic impulses, working with screenprints enables her to let go of the pieces and spread them throughout the community.
Ashley Wick is an artist who works in a stop-motion painted animation. By questioning the concept of movement, Wick amplifies the astonishment of the spectator by creating compositions or settings that generate tranquil poetic images, leaving traces and balances on the edge of recognition and alienation. Her art focuses on the limitations of communication and the dysfunctions of language. By applying a poetic and often metaphorical language, she tries to decode transmissions of words and the exchange of ideas.
Challenge 2
December 6, 2013 – January 31, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, December 6, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The 36th annual Wind Challenge Exhibition Series continues with Wind Challenge 2, featuring work by Talia Greene, Janell Olah, and the artist collective Barbarism (Sarah Secunda and Rebecca Katherine Hirsch).
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The 36th annual Wind Challenge Exhibition Series concludes with Wind Challenge 3, 2014 featuring work by Maggie Mills, Leslie Friedman, and Kate Perry.
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This fig and thyme jam was a winner even before it won a blue ribbon at the fair! A super simple, no-pectin jam that's lovely as a sweet or savory condiment. Baked brie and fig jam, anyone?
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This trimmed-down treat has just half the fat, a quarter of the cholesterol and a third fewer calories and carbohydrates, but it still tastes terrific.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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Prep: 30 min. + chilling
2 cups crushed pretzels (8 ounces)
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Ten signs you and IT just aren't hitting it off
Summary: Most people grumble about their job at some point, but certain recurring issues might just be a sign that you and IT are not made for one another, says Jack Wallen
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Indifference to education
2. Indifference to acquiring new skills
IT changes all the time. Without the desire to continue learning, you're already at a major disadvantage. Tech is one of those fields where you must be always up for acquiring new knowledge. That might mean attending a class or workshop, or just hitting the books on your own. Regardless of the approach, in the end you must be willing to continue learning.
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3. Nine-to-five mentality
Technology doesn't always stick to a schedule. Servers go down at inopportune moments and yet business must continue. So you must be willing to wake up in the middle of the night, work long hours during the week and weekends. If you're someone who refuses to let work interfere with your personal life, the writing is on the wall.
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4. Dislike of people
The whole purpose of many IT jobs is to support end users — aka people. If you don't like people — and I've encountered plenty who don't — you really shouldn't consider a career in IT. Sadly, I know number of colleagues who have been driven to dislike people precisely because of their experiences working in IT.
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The pilot said that when he took off and retracted the airplane's landing gear, only the tailwheel retracted. He lowered the landing gear and saw three green lights, indicating that all three landing gear were down and safe for landing. He then proceeded to his destination with the main landing gear down. During landing rollout at his destination, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane departed the left side of the runway before the right main landing gear collapsed as well. When the left wing's main landing gear collapsed outward, it damaged the wing structure and punctured the left fuel tank. The skin on the top of the right wing and the right aileron were wrinkled. Postaccident examination of the landing gear revealed that both main landing gear drag link bolts failed. These bolts were welded to the back of each main landing gear as part of their landing retraction system. Examination of photographs of the broken bolts by an NTSB metallurgist revealed that each bolt exhibited cantilever beam bending in overstress. The quality of the photographs was inadequate to determine if fatigue played a role.
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April 2012 Guitar World Excerpt: Randy Rhoads "Not a Big Fan" of Black Sabbath
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March 28, 2012 at 3:08pm
Randy had a brilliant technique and an incredible sound. I was hooked on his solo on the live version of 'Paranoid' on the Tribute album. Gives the song a definite boost.
WAR of ROCK
March 15, 2012 at 8:34am
Yeah good to read about Dana Strum. Dana is a real ROCK ICON and was and still is responsible for lots REAL ROCK bands today. Over and above his on band SLAUGHTER, he runs all of Vince Neil performances booking etc and handles a lot of business for Nikki Sixx. He is also the one responsible installing Mark Slaughter in WAR of ROCK.
Great interview Dana tells the story about Randy and Ozzy google Dana Strum Interview war of rock.
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The article on Randy this month was a breath of fresh air compared to all the retread articles I have read over the years. It was nice reading about his audition. I had always heard it a LOT differently.
Randy is a true inspiration for any guitarist no matter the style. I always go back to his music when I need to refresh myself on some great techniques.
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Arnold "the Governator" Schwarzenegger and his wife of 25 years, American political dynasty princess, Maria Shriver, announced their separation yesterday. Although Shriver has moved out of the couple's Brentwood mansion, the couple explained that they are continuing to share parenting duties of their four children: Katherine, 21; Christina, 19; Patrick, 17; and Christopher, 13.
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Dizziness is a term used to describe everything from feeling faint or lightheaded to feeling weak or unsteady. Dizziness that creates the sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is called vertigo.
Dizziness is one of the most common reasons adults visit their doctors — right up there with chest pain and fatigue. Although frequent dizzy spells or constant dizziness can keep you from doing much of anything, dizziness rarely signals a serious, life-threatening condition. Treatment of dizziness depends on the cause and your symptoms, but is usually effective.
Dizziness can usually be more specifically described as one of the following sensations:
A number of underlying health conditions can cause these problems. Some of these conditions disrupt or confuse the signals your brain receives from one or more of your sensory systems, including your:
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Call 911 or go to the emergency room if you experience dizziness or vertigo along with any of the following:
The key sensations that characterize your dizziness — such as vertigo, a feeling of faintness or loss of balance — provide clues for possible causes.
Causes of vertigo may include:
Feeling of faintness (presyncope)
Loss of balance (disequilibrium)
Other dizzy sensations such as floating, swimming or heavy-headedness
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Dizziness can increase your risk of falling and injuring yourself. Experiencing dizziness while driving a car or operating heavy machinery can increase the likelihood of an accident. You may also experience long-term consequences if an existing health condition that may be causing your dizziness goes untreated.
Preparing for your appointment
Your family doctor or general practitioner will probably be able to diagnose and treat the cause of your dizziness. However, in some cases you may be referred to a specialist such as an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or a neurologist.
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
What you can do
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions ahead of time will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For dizziness, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you don't understand something.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor will want to know what medications you're taking. He or she will also ask you when you experience dizziness, how long it lasts and how often it occurs. Your doctor can narrow down possible causes of dizziness after determining the type of dizziness you're experiencing, reviewing your medical history and current medications, conducting a physical examination, and ordering further testing based on your signs and symptoms.
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In addition, if you have had episodes of dizziness while driving, arrange for alternate transportation while you're waiting to see your doctor. Ask friends, family or colleagues to help you get to and from work and other activities, or look into public transportation.
If your dizziness causes you to feel like you might fall, take steps to reduce your risk. Keep your home well lit and free of hazards that might cause you to trip. Avoid area rugs and exposed electrical cords. Place furniture where you're unlikely to bump into it, and use nonslip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.
Tests and diagnosis
Doctors can usually determine the cause of dizziness. To pinpoint what's causing your symptoms, you may be asked to tip your head back or lie on a particular side in the exam room so that your doctor can observe you.
You may need additional tests in a vestibular and balance laboratory, including:
In some cases, you may need magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This technique uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create cross-sectional images of your head and body. Your doctor can use these detailed, clear images to identify and diagnose a wide range of conditions. MRI may be performed to rule out acoustic neuroma — a noncancerous brain tumor of the vestibular nerve, which carries sound from the inner ear to the brain — or other abnormalities in the brain that may be the cause of vertigo.
Even if no cause is found or if your dizziness persists, prescription drugs and other treatments may make your symptoms more manageable.
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EL PASO — Lawmakers from all over Texas were in El Paso Friday to get an up-close look at how border wait times impact the local and state economy.
In a rare mid-session meeting, members of the Texas House Committee on International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs traveled to El Paso for the hearing.
Nearly a dozen people were invited to speak in front of the committee including Congressman Beto O'Rourke, Mayor John Cook and representatives from Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and the Texas Department of Public Safety, among others.
Mayor Cook welcomed state representatives by playing his guitar and singing a song. Once the song was over, it was down to business.
State Representative Joe Moody, along with State Representative Marisa Marquez and State Senator Jose Rodriguez helped organize the leaders.
"Our economic health in Texas in inextricably intertwined with that of Mexico," said Moody, "It's not just an El Paso issue, it's a Texas issue."
State Representative Rafael Anchia from the Dallas area is the chair of the committee. He said he plans to take some of what he learned at the hearing back to Austin.
"It's one thing to hear testimony in a committee car away in Austin, it's another thing to come to the border to touch and feel and see what's going on," said Anchia.
Once the federal budget cuts begin there will be less Customs and Border Protection agents at the already understaffed border crossings in El Paso.
"We're all worried about the impacts of the federal sequester on border crossing and international trade, but my take away is that at the state level we can do some things in state law to make sure that border crossings are more efficient in order to promote international trade here in El Paso," said Anchia.
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El Paso City Representative Steve Ortega suggested that the state offer to pay for more CBP agents. In 2011, he submitted a proposal to the federal government to allow El Paso to pay for more CBP agents. It was declined.
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It is astounding to think that 'Trap' is paid €1.5 million, only three hundred thousand less than Vicente Del Bosque who guided the Spanish to World Cup glory in 2010, while his assistant Marco Tardelli is reputed to be in the same wage category (€500,000- €600,000) as current Scotland manager Craig Levein.
These figures are minute compared to current English manager Fabio Capello who earns a staggering €7 million from the English FA. For a team who are notorious under achievers on the big stage, questions have to be asked as to why the former Real Madrid and Roma boss is receiving such a figure – money that could surely be reinvested more effectively across grass roots level.
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One of the first things I notice when I get back to Australia is how expensive everything is. There are ways of saving money if you're planning to visit, but Australia is not a budget destination. If you're coming for Europe, expect prices to be about on par with Switzerland. Making things worse is the rise and rise of the Aussie dollar, first against the US$, now also against the Euro.
This article aims at giving some tips to save money on food and shopping while you visit.
Eating out is one of the areas where you'll spend the most money. The majority of hostels and backpackers have kitchen facilities and big fridges to keep groceries. Its probably a good idea to get in the habit of cooking and self-catering if funds are tight.
In some countries there isn't much of a price difference between convenience stores and supermarkets. Australia is not one of these countries. Expect to pay much more for common items at convenience stores like 7-11 and petrol stations - often 50-150% more. The main supermarket chains in Australia are Coles and Woolworths. Unfortunately they operate in a sort of duopoly, so prices are very high by international standards. If you're on a tight budget, the cheapest option is usually Aldi, but the range of products isn't nearly as good as in Europe. Expect to see some very disappointed German backpackers if you visit an Aldi near a popular backpacker destination.
When shopping at the main supermarkets, its worth paying attention to price tags. There's often a very large difference in price between very similar items. Supermarkets are laid out in a way that's intended to encourage impulse buying - so don't shop when you're hungry. You'll find that staple foods like Milk, Bread and eggs are located at opposite ends of the store so that you can't just get in and out quickly. Usually products on shelves at eye level are more expensive, with things at the botom being much cheaper. No-name brands are often made on the same production line as brand-name products but can be significantly cheaper.
Electronics are much cheaper in Asia and especially the USA. Australian prices are about the same as in Europe. If you're already in Australia, you can often save a lot by buying online from overseas - any purchase under $1000 (including shipping) doesn't attract GST or import duties. So for example, a Panasonic GH2 shipped from B&H in the states costs A$921 including shipping, compared to A$1599 bought in an Australian store.
Clothes are also much more expensive than just about everywhere else. Many people arrive with a bag full of summer clothes in Melbourne and expect it to be constently warm. It isn't, even in the middle of summer. If you're spending a long time in Australia, make sure you pack a variety of clothes - a fleece and long pants (aka. "trousers" in some parts) are essential.
There's always going to be times when you just can't be bothered cooking.
Drinks seem to be disproportionately more expensive in Australia than other plces. Expect to pay at $4-6 for a soft drink ("pop", "soda", "Cool drink") with your meal.
An alternative that's free and much better for you is tap water - almost all resteraunts have non-bottled drinking water available for free. Even sports venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG where they sell bottled water for $5.20 have drinking fountains - water from the tap is perfectly safe to drink in Australia.
Its not all bad news. One of the great things about Australia is that there are lots of free activities to keep you busy. These include:
Many parks and beaches have free BBQs to use. The perfect place to try some "Kanga Bangas".
(If you're reading this from Australia, it may bot be obvious that you have to pay to use toilets in many countries!)
This depends quite heavily on what you do. At the moment a shoestring backpackers' budget for Australia is about A$70 per day. You might be able to bring this down a little if you don't do anything and couchsurf, but I wouldn't bank on it.
Have you traveled Australia lately? What did it cost??


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Because we cut our complete selection in store, we can always fill your special request. From a 2 inch thick Porterhouse Steak to a veal breast with stuffing pocket, we're at your service. Just ask.
You will never find any of our store cut meats to have added solutions of sodium that enhance appearance and prolong shelf life. At Nichols you will not pay for salt water.
Our Nicholini Italian Sausage is store made by our sausage makers using no preservatives and all natural casing. We have our own linking machine for perfect sized links.
We are always delighted to take your call for a cooking question or a special order. Please see our butcher (7 days a week) in store or give us a call at 453-MEAT.
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Custom prepared fruit baskets can be prepared with very short notice. We also offer beautiful fresh fruit trays and veggie platters in a variety of sizes.
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A real "old fashioned" deli with your selections custom sliced to order. We offer a fresh variety of the brands that Central New Yorkers prefer like Boar's Head , Hansel & Gretel, Sara Lee and more. Central New York's famous natural casing Hofmann franks and snappys are available. Call and we can have your order frozen if you are transporting Liverpool's favorite frank out of town. Don't forget the Hinerwadel's Salt Potatoes!
For a terrific custom made sub or sandwich, stop by the Sub Bar. The deli will custom prepare sandwich platters, cold cut trays, and cheese and cracker platters.
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From our freshly baked bread and rolls to our custom decorated cakes and everything else in between, we do what it takes to provide the best. For special orders give us a call and we'll have it ready for you. The bakery offers cookie trays, bagel trays, custom cakes and any type of tray with the product we bake to suit your needs. We proudly have fresh Harrison rye breads, babka bread and famous halfmoon cookies.
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More than 300 students made their way to UVA to take part in the opening ceremony of the International Conference Series on The Foundations and Future of Democracy. This conference was designed for high school students to encourage them to take an active role in democracy while they're still young enough to have an impact.
It may have mirrored that of a concert, but Tuesday night was all about democracy. Students from all over the world came together for the opening ceremony of the 400th Anniversary Conference Series on democracy and those students have high expectations of what they'll get out of the four-day gathering.
"To improve relations between countries...how democracy can make a better future and can make a better world...and so that we know what's going on in the world," students said.
Serving as honorary chairs for the overall year long series of conferences are former Presidents George Bush & Bill Clinton, and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. A special treat was Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Karen Hughes, who spoke to students about their role in our future.
"It's important that we face out to the world and that we offer that image of hope that we must continue to be that shining city on the hill that President Reagan spoke of, and that's why we speak out for democracy," Hughes said.
Even founding father, Thomas Jefferson, made an appearance, as well as Executive Vice President of UVA, Leonard Sandridge. He believes that with UVA's rich history, that this university was the perfect place to launch the series and hopes students realize the opportunities they've been given.
"I hope that they will recognize that they have an important role to play in ensuring democracy for the future. That they will see the benefits and they will value their experience here," Sandridge said.
The conference series will make stops at eight other colleges and universities across the Commonwealth and will culminate in September in Jamestown and Williamsburg for the World Forum on the Future of Democracy. The students come from 43 states and 24 different countries.
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The chips are down. The Ho-Chunk nation asks the city of Madison for a liquor license at DeJope Bingo Hall.
The license would allow the tribe to sell alcohol in the restaurant and near the machines but not in the bingo area, unless it's being used for other entertainment.
Ken Kamp, citizen member and chair of the city's Alcohol License Review Committee (ALRC) says, "I don't really have a concern, I hope they fall in line with everyone else and that would be wonderful."
But others, like the Madison Police Department, are worried about underage drinking.
"Our concern is that there is some sort of plan put in place that will restrict underage persons from having access to alcohol within the facility," says Lieutenant David Jugovich.
Another concern, brought out by Mothers Against Drunk Driving: no public transportation for those who drink too much.
"I felt it was unfair that DeJope was singled out we passed four or five licenses before," says Kamp of Wednesday night's meeting, "One on the other side of Sprecher Road and MADD didn't have any problem with those places, it just seemed like they had something in for this one."
Kamp says it is estimated alcohol would bring in only 1% of the hall's total revenue. Food makes up 3%. The rest comes from gaming.
That's why he says the liquor license should be manageable.
"To my mind, if they would accept the no smoking ban and allow the city police department in there as need be, everything would be copasetic."
The ALRC says if the city attorney and the Madison Police Department can reach an agreement with the tribe, they will recommend the common council grant Ho-Chunk the license.
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Hamilton County Health Department goes green with new roof
that would be nice, seeing green all over those places would surely give a refreshing ambiance to people staying in there..:) Anyway just wanna keep you guys on track, have you heard of these foreclosure crisis? The outcomes of the housing collapse have been wide-ranging and difficult to parse. Many people, cities, and communities have been impacted. In the aftermath of property owners losing their homes, the rental industry has become flooded with prospective renters. The federal government currently possesses about 250,000 vacant, foreclosed-on properties. To be able to support prices, the government is soliciting suggestions on renting out those properties. Article source: US Government considering renting out foreclosed homes
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Dark Souls
Plunging from a treacherous rampart, slowly succumbing to the poisonous bite or bludgeoned by a monstrous ice giant – Dark Souls wants you dead. And it doesn't care how. Dark Souls Shanking of the colossus That should come as no surprise, of course. Anyone who dared play last year's Demon's Souls knows all too well that death …
based on this review
I'm going to give this one a miss. I'm a huge RPG fan (JRPG fan), but prefer party based games. I play RPG's for their story, not the challenge they pose. my personal view is that an RPG shouldn't be extremely hard to play, there should be plenty of stuff outside the main storyline to make things hard/almost impossible. I also feel like too much is being done to renew the genre, while for most fans it doesn't really need renewing at all, but that's a personal thing.
based on this review
I might actually consider it.
Finally a game which is as abominably difficult to win as Nethack.
I recently had a funny dialogue with my wife about Nethack: "Q:How long have you played it? A: 20+ years. Q: Have you won: A: No Q: Why do you play?"
Well, the answer is - for the sheer perversity and variety of the ways in which the game kills ya. This one sounds like close enough to warrant some attention :)
Don't let the difficulty put you off - it is usually your own fault you died for the nth time. You just have to take a defensive, strategic stance, rather than stride in swinging-like-it's-Golden-Axe.
But you'll still die. And yet keep coming back for another go.
Can't help you on the story though - DS has a minimal plot as far as I can tell so far. I do like the setting, characters and atmosphere however. It's very european in that sense, which is a relief having grown tired of the usual JRPG guff.
Misanthropic gits!
I seem to keep finding lots of misleading messages left by other players. There's the classic sorts of "try falling here" next to a cliff, and the ever amusing "illusory wall" next to a perfectly normal wall (it's amusing seeing other people's ghosts whacking the wall ;)... just like I did...) that are fairly entertaining.
But I really need to stop trusting the people that put "bonfire ahead" or "ally here" next to a door... that happens to lead to a quick and vicious death about 2 seconds later from a boss.
Still. That's all part and parcel of the fun of the game ;) Edge of the seat stuff, even from other people.
Properly awesome game. It's gonna keep me busy for weeks I'm sure!
Sounds like completing this is the equivalent of gaining Elite on the old beeb (without cheating)
Oh, and "Don't look at the mantlepiece when stoking the fire"
Sounds interesting
I'm buying it, based on this review. It had better be good. :)
Demon's Souls was great
and Dark Souls is even better. A very welcome respite from brown worlds full of waist-high walls to "cover" behind and regenerating health.
Difficult is a good thing, sometimes, and boy this game is hard and unforgiving. It's genuinely scary in parts, frustrating in others, beautiful in some, yet the sense of satisfaction when you finally trounce that giant, unspeakably dangerous boss is something I haven't felt since the days of Doom (Demon's Souls notwithstanding.) The feeling from finally ringing the bell in the Upper Gargoyle Church, looking out over the glorious landscape with soft light from the permanently-setting sun above, was a mixture of intense relief at having made it, and immense foreboding at having to fight my way back down again, and then on into The Depths where things were no doubt orders of magnitude more horrific and dangerous. Utterly brilliant. Moments like that are so rare in gaming these days.
The lack of pause button or save/load - the game saves constantly, so you can never use the "save here, try X, reload if it doesn't work" tactic - just adds to the already massive tension.
I'm going to call it - even before I've played Skyrim which I'm looking forward to hugely - Dark Souls is my "Game of the Year 2011"
It's like
It's like (I'm told is pretty addictive) crack cocaine, plaid Demo Souls loved it and hated it.
Playing Dark Souls and it's the same again, but each challenge brings you back for more. The first boss for example, I thought I have no way to beat this (based on Demos Souls experience), I'm way too weak, but there's a clue and it all works out :)
Back home soon to figure out how to kill those dame skelebobs with the big choppers, they keep ganging up on me and once again I'm dead.
Next challenge is to find somewhere to stash the kit I find, suspecting there's now were and I can't horde stuff for later
#Not Again
Small tip for you, Not Again... Don't bother taking on the skeletons if you're still too weak. There's plenty left to do in Undead Burg. Follow this video for an early farming opportunity (it yields 300 soul points each time) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKZz-d8xvs. Then spend the soul points with the Undead Burg merchant on a Short Bow and Large Arrows (Crossbow won't do). Depending which class you are (I was a Sorcerer), you might also need to boost your Dexterity to wield the bow.
Once you can wield the bow and arrow, head back to the Dragon bridge and snipe the Dragon's tail (takes about 20 shots) to collect the Dragon Sword. It's the most powerful single-handed early weapon you can get your hands on, and is relatively easy to wield for all classes.
That should give you a real head start...
Loved Demon's Souls.
And am delighted with this. Although I think it might be even more difficult!
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