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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Review by thinkingofwar
"Visual novel or role-playing game? There's no need to decide!"
Truth be told, I didn't know what to expect from Trails in the Sky, first in the Sora no Kiseki trilogy. Beyond learning that Namco had done a piss-poor job publishing a previous trilogy in the Legend of Heroes series, the only thing evident going in was the humorous acronym. That alone wouldn't have been enough to pique my interest, as I've moved on from snickering about anatomy references for over a decade now. A few screenshots of the game didn't help matters either; the original came out in Japan back in 2004, with its debut on the PSP in 2006.
The praise for Trails was practically unanimous; how great the old school charm was; that this was a traditional JRPG in the purest sense, with a light hearted tale about friendship and adventure. Unfortunately, that more often than not translates into someone wearing nostalgia glasses with a serious resistance to change. I don't mind revisiting old plot devices, yet I still couldn't shake the feeling the game was given additional praise than it deserved due to its connection to Falcom, maker of the Ys series.
Thankfully, I soon learned all that doubt was needless worry. This is a worthwhile experience one can and will revisit. Now my only worry is how long I have to wait for the next wonderfully localized title in the series, and on what platform and format.
The sheer amount of text that was translated for this title is staggering, and is a real testament to the commitment of both the developer and publisher. I cannot stress enough how impressed I was by the end of my game. It's not just the amount that's present; it's the quality in nearly every conversation. After horrid memories of the first Grandia, I was anticipating a nosedive into aggravating monologues, borderline offensive stereotypes, and last minute declarations of peace and love. Luckily, I was not only spared from the above, I found myself reaching out to the various NPCs, as they frequently had something new to say as an event in the storyline had passed.
Indeed, the motivation to continue progressing through the game owes much to the dialogue, as it is what breathes most of the life into the Liberl kingdom. I don't expect entirely new story concepts in every RPG that I come across, but there are very few new or exciting ideas in this part of the trilogy. A small kingdom bordered by a powerful empire and a populous republic. Ruins of an ancient, technologically advanced civilization scattered about. An organization that protects the citizenry by accepting requests for errands and monster extermination; we've been there and done all of these, and not just once or twice.
Our protagonists are Estelle and Joshua Bright, children of Cassius Bright, one of Liberl's most respected Bracers. The Bracer Guild is an international organization that helps the common man, and assists in international incidents through its position of neutrality. Estelle and Joshua have followed in their father's footsteps, and have been training to become full-fledged Bracers themselves, which will require visits and work experience at each of the five branches in Liberl before advancement from junior rank.
That's the story, in a nutshell. Development occurs over the course of the five chapters of the game, which present a serious challenge to our young siblings that will test them well beyond basic fetch quests. Without giving away any critical plot details, there is a subtle build up to a fairly satisfying ending, with revelations and new questions that lead into the next game nicely. That behind the scenes approach does affect the pacing somewhat; until about the last third of the game, even the major events in each chapter feel isolated from each other regardless of their similar circumstances. Since each town has its own Bracer Guild branch acting as a quest hub, there's very little overlap between areas, and resolutions feel anticlimactic and tacked on for the sake of keeping things uniform until the finale.
The pacing is kept from being a burden thanks not only to the dialogue between different characters, but the characters themselves. Estelle, the flesh and blood daughter of Cassius, has picked up her dad's physical prowess with a bo staff, but she fails to consistently put his mannerisms or etiquette into practice. Joshua, who was actually adopted into the Bright household on a night 5 years ago, excels physically, mentally, and in social situations with strangers and clients alike. His only real flaw is emotionally; asking for help and displaying his weaknesses.
It's a nice contrast between the two, and the siblings work effectively together to overcome both business-related and personal problems that develop. The other characters that will join you throughout your game all have distinct personalities, and once more, the dialogue shines through any semblance of cliche they may possess. They each have a story to tell, without forcing you to hear it in a committee or public announcement, and learning about these individuals is as interesting as any other part of the game. I'm looking forward to picking up with all of them in the next game. The constant teasing and banter between Estelle and Joshua was probably my only complaint for the playable characters, as their shtick had a tendency to become a bit tiresome in certain scenes.
I wish I could say the antagonists were as engaging or deep as the heroes. I'm hoping Falcom held back to empower the events and characters in the next part of the trilogy, but these adversaries didn't inspire any of the strong feelings usually associated with a well-executed villain; I felt irritated and indifferent than anything else. I suppose it was in keeping with the light hearted nature of the tale, and reactions may be different, but here's hoping we get something more substantial next time. It doesn't help that the majority of major encounters and marks from the bracer guild aren't relevant to the overall story, and just happen to be blocking your path, with your allies chiming in along the lines of We'll have to beat that first! That might work in some action games, even in a few isolated SRPG battles, but it feels out of place in an RPG this reliant on its narrative and exploration.
The presentation of this game is Trail's weakest aspect. I'm not overly critical of a game's graphics and visuals, especially from a ported game, but it looks extremely dated when comparing it to titles that debuted in 2004, and even earlier than that. I've seen greater detail in both characters and environments from the Playstation RPGs of yesteryear. Basic actions such as bowing, clapping, and an embrace are few and far between, looking stiff, awkward and unconvincing. The various settings are not large at all; your typical JRPG towns with half a dozen buildings in them. There's a lot of recycled character models populating the landscapes, almost all of them bland, lacking any noteworthy features. Monsters are equally uninspired, including the several tied to the extermination missions from the Bracer guild; it's not just that there are plenty of re-skins, but that many of them feel out of place and are unusual designs. You might end up skipping battles simply because fighting these cuddly beasts offers little excitement.
Generally speaking, those who are open to a sizeable amount of dialogue don't require or desire anything mind-blowing, so if it came down to a choice between story and graphics, then Falcom made the right one. Finding the happy balance between appearance and depth is a challenge most RPGs miss anyways; the majority of gamers will either accept the graphics or move on to a different game entirely. On a positive note, spell effects look considerably better and impressive compared to the individuals actually fighting. Menus are clean, and the interface is simple and easy to use. While the lack of animation on the field was disappointing, there's more than enough variety in the character portraits accompanying the text, and they're all well drawn and expressive. The art for Trails really is beautiful, and searching online one can find hundreds of fantastic official and unofficial images; it's a shame there's very little evidence of it besides the opening and ending movies.
Falcom is known for its soundtracks. They've released some of the most exhilarating music ever to grace video games alongside equally heart-pumping battles over the years. With Trails, they've taken a different approach, with more subtle arrangements. Listening to the game's OST, it's in no way a bad soundtrack; musical selections fit the environments fine, and there are a handful of standout tracks that should remain with the player well after they've turned the PSP off for the evening. It's just a little disappointing based on the standards already set by Falcom itself; perhaps it goes hand in hand with the pacing of the story and its light take on adventuring. I couldn't help but reminisce of the joy I'd take in obliterating trash mobs in Ys Seven's desert just to get a few more minutes of its theme, and wish I had had more of that experience here.
There's little in the way of character voices in this game; what we have been given is limited to a few battle quotes. What's ironic is the voices in the battles seem quite tolerable and unique; I certainly wouldn't have minded a few fully voiced cut scenes, possibly only the required events as a minimum. As this isn't an SMT, Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest title, along with that substantial amount of dialogue already present, one shouldn't hold it against the game at all. I definitely would have appreciated voices to help immerse me into the world, but I was already in love with the cast to begin with.
There are some notable things to be said about Trails' gameplay beyond buying weapons and getting into fights. There are a number of optional missions to take at each Bracer Guild, from standard hunts, escorting NPCs, to some rather interesting searches, and none are particularly time consuming or take you considerably out of the way. For the comprehensive Bracer, you can initiate missions ahead of time and activate hidden ones as well, which add to your Bracer Point total, rewarding you with unique, ridiculously good items over time. Estelle will be faced with several choices that will not only directly impact events, but if you make the correct choice you will earn even more Bracer Points when you report to your guild branch. Keep an eye on the time left available to complete a mission; while there's no actual clock timing the availability, if an (S) is displayed next to an optional mission, any further story progress will render that mission expired and unavailable.
Some of the most fulfilling missions didn't involve any fighting at all; instead, they had Joshua and Estelle playing detective, using clues to solve various mysteries in town, complete with entertaining conversations and a few twists that weren't all that surprising. Other missions will ask you to find an item at a dungeon or cave outside of town, but you'll have little information to go on, so you'll either have to search blindly or use your head to determine the most logical place to start. An exclamation mark showing notable places to examine ensures you'll rarely miss what you're looking for, even if you don't know exactly what it is you're looking for. Most environments outside of cities and the roads that connect them don't have a map available, but that's rarely an issue, as the various forests, caves and trails aren't that deep or confusing anyways. Remembering a few left or right turns should be enough to not only keep your bearings, but to sufficiently loot the hell out of wherever you happen to be. Treasure chests are out in the open and easily found, and there's dozens of humorous messages to be discovered by re-examining a chest you've already pilfered.
For those who dislike grinding, you'll be happy to know that the amount of experience you receive is directly related to your current level. A single difference in level between party members can cause one to receive double the experience; it works well to discourage power leveling and to help those who might potentially rush catch up. For those who detest random encounters, you'll be just as happy to know that you can see your enemies on the field; contact with a monster (or consent to exterminate a mark) will initiate a battle. You can utilize line of sight for a pre-emptive attack, allowing you two normal attacks or a technique per character before the opposition can even react, often winning the fight before it begins. On the other hand, since enemies are ordinarily invisible until you are close to them, if one gets the jump on you the same benefit will be bestowed on them.
Since a single enemy on the field can represent anywhere from one to ten monsters, an enemy advantage would appear problematic. Unfortunately, a few additional attacks against you rarely results in a game over; the first play through is rather easy. Things are tighter when you're limited to only Estelle and Joshua, but it's never overwhelming, made easier with the ability to avoid, run from, and even negate encounters completely at later stages of the game. You can run from any monsters hiding in treasure chests as well, and it's a shame, as these are usually either a stronger monster, or a new formation containing many monsters at once. The game also has a built-in feature (which may be turned off for the hard-core gamers out there) that upon defeat, retrying will lower the difficulty of the enemies. You can rest assured nothing will stand in your way of experiencing this story if that is your sole prerogative.
The battles themselves take you to a separate screen, where you'll have a few choices available. All of these choices affect the turn order, which is displayed in a column on the left side of the screen. This AT Bar also has a separate column that has a random set of bonuses that will be given to whoever's turn it is, friend or foe. The better bonuses won't show up on normal fights, with the exception of the Critical Attack, which can really make an incredible difference on an outcome of any fight. When an enemy dies or a spell is waiting to be executed, the character AT bar will move accordingly, while the bonus bar will not; you can anxiously kill off a minion or try to give a party member an agility buff, unknowingly giving a boss 50% of its health back. These bonuses don't make or break the game, but it's worth paying attention to, and offers a bit of depth to traditional skirmishes.
There's actual movement in battles, and consequently, the necessity to actually move your characters within range of the enemy to be able to physically hit them, with different weapon types possessing greater attack ranges. If you can't reach them for a regular attack, the game will offer to move you as close as you can, but you can choose somewhere else to move; the better choice if you're expecting tougher resistance. To give yourself an edge beyond regular attacks, you're able to employ Arts (magic) and Crafts (skills), or use your items. There aren't that many items available for use comparative to other games, and you'll need to physically move to an ally if you want to toss them a potion. However, there are enough situations that warrant a quick instant healing item as opposed to waiting for a healing Arts to be cast.
Using Energy Points, Arts provide the greatest range of attacks, with the higher levels coming with a longer charge time. There's a nice spread of buffs, healing spells and elemental attacks, both single target and area of effect. The selection of Arts available to any character is tied to how they've customized their Orbment (combat device) prior to battle, with characters having different arrangements of six slots, some limited to specific elements. Utilizing crystals harvested mainly from monsters, you synthesize a variety of quartz possessing different passive bonuses and elemental values. Each Art has its own requirement for use, and many require different elements (e.g. 3 Fire, 1 Wind). There's a bit of fun and challenge in deciding if the passive abilities that come with each quartz are more valuable than obtaining specific arts.
Crafts are character specific skills that have their own pool of points to draw from, rising through damage given and taken. Every playable character has at least one useful craft, some available at later levels than others, and crafts often bring a variety of effects along with damage. You can also store points to unleash S-Crafts, your most potent skills. Similar to desperation attacks/overdrives, these are available once your Craft Points have exceeded 100, and become stronger at the maximum of 200. You can also assign your favourite S-Craft to a hotkey and use it at any time to give yourself an extra turn. Better yet, you can jump ahead and steal that juicy 50% Attack power bonus the opponent was about to gain, applying it to your special attack in the process. Deciding who should conserve their CP for S-Breaks and whose most efficient utilizing crafts as needed is another tactics to consider.
Trail's has its own take on a New Game+ feature, where you can select exactly what things you want to bring: Want to keep all your recipes and bestiary information without an abundance of cash and gear? You can do that. Want your recovery items but not the level you finished the game at? You can do that too. In addition to five choices available regarding your previous game, there's a setting titled Enemy Strength, which you can modify from Normal, to Hard or Nightmare.
From my experience testing nightmare with none of the carryover options enabled, the only thing it changed is what it says in the name; an enemy's attack strength. But that made a considerable difference; pre-emptive attacks, battle turn order, S-breaks, and a healthy supply of consumables all became exponentially more important, and before the first hour was up, too! Monsters I had considered mere nuisances became very real threats in battle, and that's exactly what's missing in a lot of RPGs these days. I only question why the enemy strength option wasn't a choice to begin with.
I'm reminded that it's easy to judge a book by its cover. Presentation is the weakest aspect of Sora no Kiseki, and will no doubt deter a few individuals through all future releases in the series. Even I had trouble taking all of the praise seriously after watching a couple game play videos.
But after a string of big budget games pushing the capabilities of our modern consoles without offering anything beyond a face-lift, this Legend of Heroes title is just what the doctor ordered. My personal distaste for a few melodies and campy villains was positively buried under all of the content in this titanic role-playing game. The game play is surprisingly interesting, with plenty of optional missions and battles that are actually engaging once you access the Nightmare setting post-game.
As good as the combat gets with its variety of mechanics, it pales in comparison to the dialogue. This title shines where it matters most; in the roles of not only Estelle and Joshua, but nearly every single character, playable or otherwise. Falcom deserves every accolade it gets, and the Legend of Heroes series deserves every chance to expand and bring new things to the table. Hopefully the partnership with XSEED will continue to raise the bar with more fantastic translations.
It takes something very special to warrant a return visit in a game that asks this much of your time, and Trails in the Sky has a cast that rivals any novel or movie in the fantasy genre, and will bring you back again and again.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 04/25/11
Game Release: The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (US, 03/29/11)
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Reflecting on the Reflection: Celebrity Reflection Cruise Review by pierces
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Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
A $10 taxi ride got us to the ship at around 11:30 AM and despite warnings concerning delays, we were checked in and on board by 12:15 PM. Having sailed on the Solstice, we had high expectations for the Reflection and we were not disappointed! The ship's layout is virtually identical to its sister but it had touches here and there that made it unique. (ALCOVES) The alcoves on the grass of the Lawn Club were new to us. They were cute but the heat and humidity of the Caribbean make them less More attractive than they would be to people who actually enjoy the heat and humidity. The rest of the ship was a marvel of elegance and tasteful design. Our only disappointment was slight and purely a matter of personal taste. (FLOWER ROOM) The entryway into Michael's Club and the specialty restaurants was decorated with floral designs on the ceiling, floors and walls with bell tones ringing at random intervals. It was actually very intriguing, but to me it didn't hold a candle to the Golden Ant Room on the Solstice.
Since this was our first Aqua Class cruise, it was our first experience with Blu (the restaurant). We didn't eat there until the second night since there was a 2-for-1 offer if you booked a specialty restaurant for the first night. We choose Qsine and were glad that we did. (QSINE IMAGE) Each tiny tapas portion was different and delicious and they just kept bringing them until you told them to stop or you exploded...whichever came first. Highly recommended, even at full price!
Back to Blu. Celebrity's main dining room has always been great for us and their specialty (BLU IMAGE) restaurants are some of the best on the ocean. Blu is somewhere in between. The food is very good and the service is excellent. Breakfast and dinner are served but no lunch. The restaurant itself is beautiful if a little crowded with the tables set quite close together. The anytime dining (no early/late option in Blu) appealed to us and may be a new way to go on future cruises if we are traveling alone.
Because of various shore excursions and events, we ended up eating breakfast and dinner at the Oceanvew Cafe a few times. (OV IMAGE) The food was tasty, well presented and there was a good variety. They even had fajitas! Cruise ships, for some reason, do not do Mexican food well but this was an exception. The fajitas, tacos and accessory beans, salsa and guacamole were quite good.
Now for the real reason we chose this cruise...BEER! We booked this trip through Costco (EVENT IMAGES) Travel's Samuel Adams Craft Brew Cruise package deal. It included several exclusive events that featured beer history, a food pairing luncheon , cheese pairings, and social events. All of these were fueled with a generous supply of various Samuel Adams brews including one event featuring their Utopias brew, a limited edition $300 per bottle specialty brew that sports a naturally brewed 29.2% alcohol content. The events themselves were well run, interesting and fun. High marks to the Celebrity, Samuel Adams and Costco representatives for their effort in arranging this program.
Our cabin was an A2 (CABIN IMAGE) Aqua Class verandah and was the same size and layout as virtually every other balcony cabin on the ship. The difference was in the amenities which included upgraded pillows, daily gourmet iced-tea, canapes, free bottled water, expanded room service menu and an upgraded shower. It also included access to the Aqua Spa facilities which we did not use. The only negative was again, a small one. Royal/Celebrity apparently uses the same industrial toilet tissue fleet-wide and boy, is it thin! It would be nice to have an upgrade available that doesn't require a neurosurgeon's touch to unroll a useable length without shredding it. Since that was the only negative I could think of, I'd say that Celebrity did a pretty good job keeping us happy in our little cruise-cave for a week.
The itinerary was mild with as many sea days as port days, which was fine with us. the stops were at San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Thomas.
San Juan: Been there, Done that. We didn't get off in San Juan. Nothing against the city, we just had a nice day on board before the late arrival and decided to take the day off. Turned out to be a good day.
St. Maarten: Skipped the shopping and went straight to Maho Beach. It had been a few years and last time it was recovering from a hurricane with most of the Sunset Bar missing or wrecked. What a difference! The Sunset bar has expanded and now offers a full menu and live entertainment...that is, other than the airliners buzzing the beach. (MAHO IMAGES) What a great way to relax, get some great shots and look out on a beautiful Caribbean bay. If you have never been there, grab a taxi and you camera and plan on spending a few hours being amazed. The trip ended with torrential rain and we skipped shopping on the way back as well. No regrets. Another fun day.
St. Thomas: Skipped the shopping there as well and hopped the ferry for a shore excursion tour of the beaches of St. John. After a pounding 40 minute boat ride, we boarded an open-air tour bus and headed for the beaches. Our impression? Wow... St' John has some of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen and the island itself it worthy of the National Park status it has been given. There is a small but interesting shopping area back at Cruz bay that we stopped at before ferrying back to St. Thomas and a cold Corona.
I'd like to add a few more words of praise for the ship and staff. The ship is new, which always adds to its wow factor but the wow went beyond the newness. The Solstice class ships are shiny without being gaudy and subdued without being dull. I used "elegant" before and I'll use it again. The Reflection is an elegant ship. I have read complaints on the boards that the staff is too friendly and how these people were annoyed at the constant greetings. Some people would complain about the color of their parachute after bailing out of a plane! We found the staff to be friendly, attentive and eager to please. Even the young lady behind the Molecular bar never lost her smile after a solid hour of frantic and complex bartending (the Molecular Bar serves what can only be called "art", not just call drinks, beer and wine!)
Even though the debarkation was delayed, by "sequestration" (which went into effect a couple of weeks after our trip), our choice of Celebrity's baggage valet service paid off and we were able to get off the ship by 8:00 (ish) and we arrived at the airport by 9:15. Our flight was also delayed by weather but a generous layover in Houston let us catch our last leg with plenty of time left over. When we got to LAX, our bags all showed up and we closed the book on our trip on a no regrets and a lot of happy memories. Thanks Celebrity, Samuel Adams and Costco!
Images from the trip are here: http://galleries.pptphoto.com/reflection2013 Less
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Our Aqua Class cabin was positioned right under the fitness center. If you sleep until 10:00 and are sensitive to low-frequency noise, you may notice the sound of the heavies on the treadmills. We didn't really notice it after the first day and the room was great. A bit far from the elevators and almost as far away from the food as you can get but hey, we probably burnt off an extra pat of butter every other day.
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Boever earns tourney MVP as SDSU wins Summit League title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Maria Boever's grandpa picked the perfect time to watch his granddaughter play collegiate basketball for the first time.
In Monday's blow-out win over Western Illinois, he watched the Jackrabbits' senior leader put up a career-high 28 points.
In Tuesday's Summit League Conference tournament championship game, he watched her score 18 more in an upset win over Oral Roberts University to be named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
"It was awesome having him here," Boever said. "It meant a lot to go out and play in front of him and for him to be able to see me play."
Boever, a Worthington native, helped the third-seeded Jackrabbits beat the top-seeded Golden Eagles in overtime, 79-75, Tuesday at Sioux Falls Arena to punch SDSU's second-ever trip to the NCAA tournament.
"We did come in as the underdog, and we knew we would have to come in and fight," she said. "I think we're so happy because we did fight so hard. We just didn't give up, and I think that's why we're so excited this year."
After the Jacks gave up what was once a 10-point lead early in the second half, Boever had a four-minute stretch where she shined.
Leading 57-56, the Jacks went inside to the 6-foot-1 forward.
She scored every point during SDSU's 6-0 run and blocked a Golden Eagles attempt as the shot-clock expired, giving the Jacks a 65-56 lead with about five minutes to play.
That lead dissipated slowly by the end of regulation on turnovers and a press defense from ORU.
After the Golden Eagles tied the game with 48 seconds left, the Jacks' Kristin Rotert missed a 3-point attempt with 24 seconds remaining. That gave ORU one last shot attempt for the win, and the 3-pointer bounced off the back iron, sending the game to overtime.
Rotert was responsible for four turnovers late in regulation, but eventually redeemed herself in overtime hitting the Jacks' only field goal and she also knocked down the team's late free throw to seal the win.
"Personally, for me, I know I struggled quite a bit in the last four or five minutes," Rotert said. "That's no secret. I can't hide it.
"I knew that I had to keep playing, because there's nothing you can do. If I get an open shot, I had to shoot it with confidence."
In overtime, she struggled early.
She missed two 3-point attempts, but thanks to SDSU's defense, neither team scored in the first two-plus minutes of the extra period.
Rotert finished with a team-high 21 points and, along with Boever and Ketty Cornemann, was named to the all-tournament team.
"She not only hit a free throw late, but she had a couple of plays where she penetrated to the basket in overtime and had one lay in and found someone else for an open look," SDSU coach Aaron Johnston said. "She made the plays when she had to. I just tried to get her to calm her down."
Boever had only six of her 18 points in the first half.
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The NCAA tournament appearance is the second in two years for the Jacks, who are 6-0 in conference tournament play.
"We want to make our fans happy, but I think we did this for us," Boever said. "We've fought this whole year, we've had ups and downs this whole year and as a team we wanted to come out and get a win."
For the third straight game, the Jacks' defense held their opponent to under 40 percent from the field.
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Singing Horses
Update! And the Horse Finally Learned to Sing - just a bit Update
I'd hoped to post a link to this story which I heard years ago. Oddly enough I can't find one. If it's not as well known as I had thought, then so much the better - it should be shared - wherever it's from? If you know the proper version then please drop me a line. Here it is in essence, as far as I can remember...
Once upon a time, many years ago, a man was condemned to death. Whether he committed the crime or was wrongly accused I don't know and it is not important. For the sake of a better story let's say that he had poached one of the Kings rabbits to feed his starving children.
His case was hopeless but he nonetheless took the only avenue open to him. He appealed to the King to have the death penalty lifted. This was so unusual that the King (perhaps out of boredom) granted the man a one minute audience.
The man appeared before the King and said, "Your Majesty, I have been found guilty of a crime and the penalty is death. I have a unique gift and my death would be a great loss to the world, so I ask you to spare me."
"What is this gift?", asked the King.
"I am the only person in the Kingdom, perhaps the whole world, that can teach horses to sing."
The King laughed. "And, for this outrageous claim, I should let you go?" he asked.
"It is not outrageous," replied the man, "it takes time, a lot of patience and the gift that only I possess, but I can teach your horse to sing."
"Very well," said the King, "you shall have a year. You will be taken each day from prison to the Royal Stables. If you can teach my horse to sing I will spare you. If I find that you have lied to me you will be tortured before you die. Now, take him away."
As the man was being led away the jailer asked him, "What was the point of that? In a year you will be dead and now you will have to suffer first. You will not escape."
"You may be right", replied the man, "but I have bought time." I now have a whole year and in that time a great deal may happen. The King may die, his horse may die or, who knows, the horse may even learn to sing".
Late Note: I did manage to find these - see links below. Having said that, I still prefer my own version for one simple reason... all the others conclude with the words "... I may die..." - which, to my mind, is NOT the proper outlook for a true optimist. I guess we're all different but for me that's the most important point in the story. Note that being an optimist does NOT include belief in impossibles such as "Wayman might get an attack of honesty", "the Law Society might actually do it's job as a regulator" etc. These are just fantasy.
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Sound the trumpets !!!! Update June 2008
See above... I said "Note that being an optimist does NOT include belief in impossibles such as "Wayman might get an attack of honesty", "the Law Society might actually do it's job as a regulator" etc. These are just fantasy." How wrong I was...
On 7th March 2008 Patricia Wayman appeared as a witness in the Bath County Court (before D J R James, the Regional Costs Judge). She finally admitted to "muddle headed thinking", "that she would not have charged her Client more" and that "she should not have signed the bill".
Given that signing the bill (in the circumstances) was described by one Lord Justice as "a most serious disciplinary offence" - was she mad? Did she really learn to sing?
Well, not exactly... the lying Wayman was (you choose) 1. Ousted by her partners? or 2. Retired? over a year ago. This means that she is almost certainly beyond the reach of the SDT and "serious Disciplinary Offence" probably doesn't bother her a bit now... so "singing" is very limited in her case.
So... what of D J R James, Regional Costs Judge? He's been sitting on his judgement ever since. I think the pressure is on for him to ignore the evidence AND the solicitors own admission of guilt and (somehow) try and conclude that the Indemnity Principle wasn't broken ... a very tall order indeed. Of course, if he DOES, against all the evidence, against all reason... well, there's always appeal... ultimately there is the Court of Appeal - far more public, far less open to corruption than behind-closed-doors... we'll just have to wait and see...
If the worst happens (willing blindness and oath breaking) ... this page is ready in the wings and I will have no compunction about publishing the whole judgement - Article 6 of the Human Rights Act permits me, I believe.
So... I MAY be waiting for the Horse to sing properly or for a different horse to sing.
Keep smiling :-) the impossible DOES sometimes happen - here.
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Media Release Archive
Below you'll find media releases from 2013 and earlier. To see more recent media releases, please visit our Media Resources page.
We're losing out – new report on science learning reveals the economic burden of discontinuing high school science courses
October 8, 2013
ADVISORY - Astronaut Chris Hadfield Talks Radiation with Let's Talk Science Students from Airdrie, Alberta
March 7, 2013
ADVISORY - Let's Talk Science and the Canadian Space Agency launch their collaboration
November 16, 2012
ADVISORY - National Science & Technology Week blasts off at Britannia
October 12, 2012
Canada risks falling behind in the global skills race, report warns (html)
July 30, 2012
Canada could be left behind in the innovation economy, reveals new report on science learning
June 5, 2012
Local students compete and put their science knowledge to the test at the All Science Challenge hosted by Western University
May 3, 2012
Monsanto Fund's investment in Let's Talk Science
April 26, 2012
Des éducateurs en milieu rural recevront des programmes innovateurs en technologie numérique grâce à un investissement du Fonds Monsanto en soutien à Parlons sciences
26 avril 2012
Hibernia's invests in Let's Talk Science
February 28, 2012
Hibernia investit dans Parlons sciences
28 février 2012
Talk to your kids about future goals
November 23, 2011
Parlez avec vos enfants de leurs projets d'avenir
23 novembre 2011
Victoria high school students to be forensic anthropologists for a day
November 22, 2011
Empowering Women to Fuel the Future Conference
November 11, 2011
Let's Talk Science recognized for furthering stem cell education
October 4, 2011
Exploring the fun side of Chemistry
July 11, 2011
Surviving the shake
June 22, 2011
Wrapping up B.C. Youth week with chemistry fun for kids
May 4, 2011
Immunology Day outreach with UofT volunteers
April 28, 2011
UWaterloo hosts young science enthusiasts at All Science Challenge
April 20, 2011
Bringing conservation science to life for BC youth on Earth Week
April 18, 2011
Prime Minister announces transformational funding for Let's Talk Science
March 11, 2011
Digging into the past over March Break
March 11, 2011
StemCellTalks in Toronto- March 11, 2011
March 9, 2011
Victoria youth to become junior scientists
February 1, 2011
Let's Talk Science partners with Raytheon Canada
December 8, 2010
StemCellTalks Symposium hits Vancouver
December 1, 2010
Canadian teens don't think science is 'cool'
November 9, 2010
Les adolescents Canadiens ne trouvent pas la science « cool »
November 9, 2010
New Partnership Brings Environmental and Agricultural Awareness to Teens
Sept. 9, 2010
Let's Talk Science visits Labrador
June 9, 2010
Lighting up science at Orillia Public Library
May 29, 2010
All Science Challenge - Carleton & UOttawa
May 18, 2010
Sipping Science with Let's Talk Science - Guelph
May 7, 2010
Sipping Science with Let's Talk Science - Markham
May 7, 2010
Sipping Science with Let's Talk Science - Windsor
May 7, 2010
All Science Challenge - McGill
May 3, 2010
All Science Challenge - Western
April 26, 2010
All Science Challenge - UNB
April 21, 2010
Carleton and UOttawa students receive national recognition
April 21, 2010
Deux bénévoles reçoivent un prix national
22 avril 2010
The science behind colour and kaleidoscopes
March 11, 2010
Leading stem cell scientists to inspire high school students
March 9, 2010
Celebrating biodiversity through hands-on science
March 7, 2010
Grande Prairie youth learn about DNA and electricity using fruit
November 18, 2009
High school students simulate earthquakes, learn how quicksand works
October 19, 2009
Let's Talk Science to mobilize thousands of university students during National Science & Technology Week
October 15, 2009
"Little Hands" cooking classes
August 13, 2009
Rockets and slime at the Winchester Dairyfest!
August 4, 2009
Alliston youth play CSIs
July 10, 2009
Parry Sound youth to make slime and pop rockets
June 4, 2009
Adam Bly to speak at Let's Talk Science 15th Anniversary Celebration
June 2, 2009
All Science Challenge, University of Toronto
May 11, 2009
Mitchell youth make slime and measure wind speed during Science Night
April 17, 2009
High school students solve a mystery aboard the Chi-Cheemaun ferry
March 25, 2009
Alliston youth explore wonders of water and weather
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TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Think globalization is a new phenomenon?
Not quite, says Raj Batra, vice president-Automation and Motion Div. for Siemens Energy and Automation Inc., who labels that notion a misconception.
As early as 1850, Germany-based Siemens AG began its global efforts by expanding into Russia, he says. The company was in China in 1872 and helped lay the transatlantic cable from Ireland to the U.S. in 1874.
By 1914, 25% of the firm's 82,000 employees were outside Germany. And in 2006, 60% of new hires came from Asia and the U.S.
"It's been part of our culture for 120 years," Batra tells Ward's. "It's how we were set up. Siemens always has had regional centers. We build 100,000 products that are 'produce-able' and repeatable in every region of the world."
Russia quickly is becoming a key part of Siemens' global strategy, Batra says. Auto makers there are more amenable to turnkey plant solutions, opening the door for companies such as Siemens to build and manage entire factories.
"Russia's gross national product (up 6.6% in 2006) is moving faster than many people realize," Batra says. "And its automotive industry is growing quite a bit."
Building plants in emerging markets means Siemens can apply everything it knows about factory automation and technology while avoiding many of the legacy issues plaguing more mature markets, Batra says.


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It's the only explanation, because I can't understand how people manage to even think things like this, let alone write them down where others can read them:
"Of course there was neither a conscious self nor a stream, but it now seems as though there was."
Right, Dr. Blackmore. And to whom does it "seem" as if there is a conscious self?
Perhaps I Just Imagined I Read This
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I don't understand why she chooses to call consciousness an "illusion." Is it for the sake of paradox? Her argument, as far as I can tell, is simply that there are "gaps" in the so-called stream of consciousness—that some of the images and sounds lurking in our memories were never consciously experienced as present sensations, though we naturally assume that they were.ReplyDelete
Yes, I don't understand it either, except in that claiming something outlandish is more likely to yield academic fame than is saying something commonsensical.ReplyDelete
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Stop Trying to Make Scrunchies Happen, American Apparel
We've kept silent while Dov Charney has screwed around with fashion.
We put up with the pervy advertisements.
We put up with Charney masturbating in front of a Jane reporter.
We put up with his numerous sexual harassment lawsuits.
We put up with the butt-baring tights.
We even put up with him messing with our main mensch, Woody Allen.
But we're not going to take it anymore—the scrunchies must be stopped. Did American Apparel really need so many kinds of scrunchies? Gold lamé scrunchies. Flourescent scrunchies. Nautical scrunchies. One would have been more than enough, but 407 different kinds of scrunchies is just bratty.
And scrunchies are not a "throwback to every girl's favorite '80s accessory." You're bastardizing the '80s, is what you're doing. We only wore fluorescent scrunchies in 1989 because our mom bought our hair accessories for us then. From TJ Maxx. In the surburbs. And our moms are not cool.
Epic FAIL, Dov Charney.
It is resolved: anyone over the age of 7 caught wearing this demon hair accessory, you're going straight to Look At This Bleeping Hipster without any dinner, young lady.


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Virtuoso Life - The "How to Travel Like a Pro" Issue
The July issue of Virtuoso Life celebrates the insight and expertise of travel advisors and other industry pros. There's much more, from a family tour of China to eco-adventures in New Zealand, dining in Dubai, Vancouver hoteliers' top tips for exploring the city, and how to spend a weekend in the Cotswolds.
How to Go Like a ProYour game-changing guide to winning at your next vacation.
A Tale of Two CotswoldsThe English countryside weekend gets an update.
Perfectly Planned ChinaFrom the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors, an expertly executed, kid-friendly itinerary helps one family expand their horizons.
Insider's VancouverSix hoteliers reveal where they eat, drink, shop, and unwind in the West Coast capital of laid-back, big-city cool.
Develop a Taste for NapaThe valley's namesake city is ready to come out of the cellar.


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My kids are soon flying the coop for a few weeks, heading off to camp in Maine. When I asked them if there was anything they wanted me to make in their last week home, my older son threw me a curve ball. He wanted Dilly Beans.
I was completely expecting John to request BLT's and Christian to ask for mac and cheese. There is a reason for the dilly beans, however. In addition to the typical camp activities like hiking, swimming, and canoeing, their camp has a rather large garden and a few farm animals. The kids can actually choose "farm" as an activity and both of my boys, to my surprise, have spent countless hours there. A few summers ago, the boys picked buckets-full of green beans and one of the counselors helped them make dilly beans.
John came home with a small jar, with instructions to wait about a month to open it, reporting that the counselor said the beans would taste better the longer they pickled. Three months later, I finally convinced John that enough time had passed; it would be safe to dig in.
The green beans were crunchy and delicious, perfectly pickled and a hit with everyone. My inclination had been to blanch the green beans prior to packing them in the jars. John said they stuffed them in the jars raw, so that's the way we do it now. They are delicious, and there is one less step in the process. The best part of the recipe is that John wanted to make them with me!
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 8 sprigs fresh dill weed
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups water
- Pack the beans into four sterilized, 12-ounce canning jars. Place 1 clove of garlic and 2 sprigs of dill weed in each jar. Add 3/4 teaspoon of salt to each jar.
- In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the vinegar and water to a boil. Pour over the beans. You may have a little extra liquid, but you want to make sure to have enough to cover the beans completely, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace.
- Fit the jars with clean lids and rings and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. I use a stock pot and completely submerge jars.
- Although the flavor will improve with each day the beans steep in the dill-vinegar solution, we taste tested one jar after just a few hours and they were quite good right away!
- If using a stock pot to process the jars, a rack on the bottom of the pot is helpful although not essential.


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My infatuation with Cowboy Seasoning Rub started about five years ago. There was this old-school neighborhood butcher shop in Westmont, NJ called The Butcher Bloc (which, unfortunately, has since closed) that was amazing. It was right down the street from the epic Severino Pasta, the best Cannoli I have ever had from Cipolli, and about a half of a mile from the Collingswood Farmers Market. Did I mention there was a wine store across the street? Hmmm, all that weight gain is starting to make some sense now. lol
Anyway, the owner of The Butcher Bloc developed his own line of rubs and seasonings and after tasting a bunch of them, I quickly decided that his Cowboy Rub was the best I'd ever had. I have to admit that I stockpiled a couple of jars before we moved out of the area and only recently ran out.
When I was reading the Whole30 and got to the recipe section, their Mocha & Coffee Steak Rub immediately stuck out and reminded me of my good old Cowboy Rub that I love so much. After making it a couple of times, changing some ratios and adding a couple more ingredients, it's pretty close. Not exactly like The Butcher Bloc's but still really good!
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- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- It doesn't get easier than this. If using pre-ground spices, measure and combine all of them in a glass jar. Cover and shake until well combined. Alternately, if you have whole spices, measure and grind each individually in spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle then combine in glass container and store.
- Lightly spray raw meat with a tiny bit of olive oil. Sprinkle rub (start out with just a little - say 1 tsp per steak or 1 Tbsp for a 1-lb London Broil) and then rub in with your fingers. Allow to sit 20 to 30 minutes before cooking.


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Just because your teen obtained his high school diploma and an acceptance letter from college doesn't mean he's ready for higher education. Although academic skills are an important factor in college success, life skills are even more important.

Most of these life skills aren't taught in school so it's up to you to make sure your teen is ready for college Whether your teen plans to attend a college in another state, or he's planning to live at home while he attends a local school, here are 10 skills he's going to need to be successful:

1. Time Management

There aren't any structured study halls in college and most professors aren't going to give your child reminders about his homework. College students need to know how to manage their time appropriately so they can devote enough time to studying, working and other activities.

Teach your teen how to manage his time wisely so he's prepared to be able to juggle all of his responsibilities in college.

2. Budgeting Skills

Unfortunately, college is a time that many students get themselves deeply into debt and they spend the next decade trying to dig themselves out. Make sure your teen understands how to establish a budget and live within his means. Also, make sure your teen has a good understanding of how debt and interest can cause lifelong problems.

3. Problem-Solving Skills

You can't prepare your child for every problem he's going to encounter in college. College students encounter a variety of problems ranging from roommate issues to academic problems. By teaching your child how to solve problems on his own, he'll be better equipped to tackle whatever problems come his way.

4. Ability to Resist Peer Pressure

Peer pressure doesn't end just because high school is over. College can be filled with peer pressure to drink, party or skip class. Success in college requires students to be able to resist negative peer pressure.

5. Basic Daily Living Skills

It's amazing how many teens arrive at college with no idea how to do their own laundry. Make sure your teen has knowledge about basic skills, like cooking, cleaning and good hygiene.

6. Self-Discipline

Most college students experience a new type of freedom that they've never before experienced. They get to decide what they want to eat, when they want to sleep and how they want to spend their time with little to no input.

Your teen will need to have self-discipline to ensure he goes to class on the days when he doesn't want to and that he makes healthy decisions, even when there's no one watching over his shoulder.

7. Goal Setting Skills

Successful college students need to be able to set goals for themselves so they can pass their classes and prepare for their future career. Teach your teen how to set short and long-term goals and how to create action steps to work toward meeting those goals.

8. Assertiveness Skills

College students need to be able to stand up for themselves and behave assertively. Assertiveness skills will help a student ask questions when he doesn't understand an assignment or address problems he's having with his roommate.

9. Communication Skills

Teens need to know how to communicate effectively. It's an important skill that will serve them well in adulthood and their future career. In college, good communication skills will help a teen establish new relationships, obtain internships and job opportunities and resolve problems with roommates in a peaceful manner.

10. Emotion Regulation Skills

College stirs up a lot of emotions for teens. For some, it can be a time of frustration and loneliness. For others, college can be filled with excitement and happiness. It's important for teens to have healthy coping skills to help them deal with the wide range of emotions that can be brought on from the stress associated with attending college.


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Tom, I have the report here. It isn't all good, Tom.
With this understatement, made all the more gentle by his rich Mississippi drawl, Senator John Stennis last week extended a bit of senatorial courtesy to Senator Thomas Dodd: he gave him an advance copy of the Stennis Committee's report on Dodd's conduct.
There was no understatement in the document's conclusion. The six-member Committee on Standards and Conduct unanimously recommended that the Senate censure the Connecticut Demo crat for behavior that is "contrary to good morals, derogates from the public trust expected...
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With the report that came out last week essentially clearing FIFA/Qatar/Russia of any wrongdoing in the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, it's once again brought FIFA and its dodgy reputation in the headlines.
Then, today:
Former FA chairman David Bernstein said it was time for drastic action against football's world governing body.
He believes the tournament would not be taken seriously without Europe's major nations and that a boycott would be supported by the English public.
Bernstein has also resigned from Fifa's anti-discrimination taskforce.
He described it as "ineffectual" and wishes to end his ties with Fifa.
In an exclusive interview, the 71-year-old also said:
• Fifa is a "totalitarian" set-up that reminds him of "the old Soviet empire" and is "beyond ridicule".
• The credibility of football is "suffering enormously" under the current Fifa regime.
• Choosing Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup was "one of the most ludicrous decisions in the history of sport".
• Fifa president Sepp Blatter will remain in power "unless someone does something about it".
Bernstein has chosen to speak out following the publication of a report into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
The Fifa document looked at allegations of corruption but appeared to clear Russia and Qatar, who will host the tournaments, of any wrongdoing.
Begs several questions really.
> If England led the boycott, would other nations follow?
> Would there be public/fan backing of this kind of boycott?
> Would big corporate sponsors (McDonalds, Coca Cola, etc) feel pressured to pull their support, and actually do so?
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Pacers Starting 5 and Frank Vogel on SportsCenter Convo
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Awesome interview.. awesome...
Great interview. George Hill got kind of snubbed though.
Would love to see the full interview. Thanks for sharing.
Championship or bust. Wow thats dope
Beautiful.. I love our team.
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Updated with the video....Not the best quality, but this is the rip from SportsCenter...
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When I watched the interview I was honestly waiting for Stephen A. Smith to ask George Hill this type of question:
"So Hill, a lot of people think the Pacers need a pure point to win the championship. What do you have to say about that?"
It was reported yesterday that the interview lasted about 45mins, so I'd think that it's much more ESPN and their editing than it was SAS actively ignoring GH. Now I need to go take a shower after defending SAS.
It's playing on Sportscenter all morning... supposedly they first wanted to talk to Bird, he said to talk to the team instead... they reached out to PG, and he said I'll talk to you, but it needs to be with the rest of the starting five...
These guys are quickly becoming masters of the PR game...
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Say what you want about SAS, but he's been giving the Pacers props for a while now. Of course, what can he say after the Pacers demolished his Knicks?
Even when he gives the Pacers credit, I re-think my position just to make sure I'm not going crazy and it's just a case of a broken clock getting one right.
Screamin' A just jumps on the bandwagon du jour. Whenever the Pacers take a dip in the season, he'll be back to ignoring them or ragging on them.
He does what ESPN asks him to do. Be loud, obnoxious and get people talking about him (and ESPN in general). Media puppet.
SAS is huge on Andrew Luck too.
They should've had Danny sitting in one of the seats in the background waving an I'LL BE BACK! sign. Seriously, I don't want to make this another Danny thread, but it's a bummer he doesn't even get mentioned in stuff like this anymore.
Lol to ESPN. What's the point of having the starting 5, and only interviewing 4? What clowns...
It's not about what SAS is "big on" or personally thinks at all, folks. First Take is a produced show. Producers give Skip Bayless one take, SAS another, allow a little improv, and let them have at it.
First Take isn't opinion or analysis. It's a sports entertainment show. In the same way Jerry Springer is scripted/produced.
Stephen A has gotten less obnoxious over time. When he first hit the scene he was outrageously obnoxious and loud. He's also been on the Pacers bandwagon for awhile now, before a lot of the media pundits followed suit. I think he generally has a good bead on the NBA, his presentation hasn't always been palatable, but he's gettin' better. I generally agree with a lot of his thoughts. I also appreciate that he goes against Skip, who in my opinion is literally a blithering idiot.
Stephen A, as a basketball analyst, well is someone I can't rely on for even 50% of the time. While he's been somewhat high on the Pacers last playoffs and this season, he still leans more towards teams with the "Hollywood" vibe.
But as an interviewer, I think Stephen A really delivers. So I think the SC convo of the Pacers is pretty well made. Good job, SAS!
I just hoped Larry did oblige just to have some feel of the Legend once in a while. :)


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Whoo, Hooo! Hurray! and a Giveaway Today!
I have loved this book as long as I can remember. When I left my elementary school as an eighth grader in 1970, this book, copyright 1957, was getting old. I asked the librarian if she would call me when it was discarded. By the time I returned to that same school as a teacher 7 years later, that librarian was gone and so was the book.
I could remember the book's name, but only that the author's last name started with "L." You can see why I didn't have it memorized!
I was doing some online craftbook browsing last week and decided to type, "The Young Mustangers" in a search box. Up it came, at a used book seller's for $4.99, used, first edition, very good condition! Mine!!
I took a chance on it being the right book, and was thrilled to open it this morning! The horse illustrations looked right, and there was the map of the ranch surrounds!
Chapter One started with that beautiful use of imagry I'm a sucker for:
And, flipping through, there he was, just like I remembered, the sorrel stallion with the flaxen mane and tail!
Now, about that giveaway; no, I'm not giving away my new book after 40 years of searching for it! But to celebrate my find, and my 200th blog post to boot, I'm giving away a copy of my new favorite craft book, Craft Hope. Just post a comment here, and next Monday, after Mother's Day (May 9, 2011,) I'll use a random number selector to pick a winner. Make your post before 12:00am, May 9, and make sure it links back to a way I can find you. Thank you and good luck!
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Telstra has until tomorrow to explain to the competition watchdog why it should not be fined upwards of $10 million over anti-competitive broadband internet pricing.
But as the threat to Telstra's finances looms, its head of regulatory affairs has launched a personal attack on Graeme Samuel, chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, claiming he has failed to meet Telstra, and ignored the telecom's efforts to negotiate. The two parties are accusing each other of walking out of a negotiation meeting last Friday.
The spat follows Telstra's introduction of a $29.95 a month broad-band internet offer for consumers three weeks ago.
The ACCC stepped in after rival internet service providers, who buy their internet access from Telstra, argued that the discount made retail prices cheaper than wholesale prices. Telstra tweaked its wholesale prices but the cuts made wholesale prices just 20c lower than retail prices, internet service providers claimed.
By issuing the consultation notice on Friday, the ACCC effectively warned Telstra that the wholesale cuts were not enough and its behaviour was still deemed anti-competitive.
If Telstra does not respond by tomorrow, a competition notice is almost certain and the matter will be handed over to the Federal Court, which will decide whether and when to impose the hefty $10 million fine. The one-off fine for a single breach of the Trade Practices Act may be followed by a further $1 million fine each day that the breach continues.
It is not the first time Telstra has come this close to the $10 million big stick. In 2001 the ACCC issued a competition notice against Telstra, also in relation to anti-competitive wholesale broadband pricing.
That time Telstra strenuously fought the allegations but at the 11th hour cut its wholesale prices by almost a third.
Bill Scales, Telstra's head of regulatory pricing, has accused the ACCC of conducting a "show trial" and claimed the company would fight the matter in court if necessary. Telstra has claimed that since launching the $29.95 retail offer, the rate of applications for broad-band service has doubled.
Mr Scales added that Telstra's wholesale ISP customers were among the biggest beneficiaries.
"Telstra is dealing directly with its wholesale customers to ensure they benefit from the rapid market expansion that has flowed from recent price changes," Mr Scales said.
But according to the ACCC's latest figures for the June-September 2003 quarter, issued last week, uptake of broadband has slowed from a growth rate of 22 per cent in late 2002 to 18.2 per cent.
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Every day we get tons of fan mail, and occasionally we get something amazing — like this Skyrim-inspired shirt . Big thanks to Tommy Ionson for sending it our way!
More pics after the break…
So you should mass produce and send them out with collectors edition thats badass
So when can I buy this?
Lovely shirt. I want one.
You should make replicas! (I want)
That's pretty amazing, I wonder if anyone will ever actually wear it or if it'll end up being hung on a wall somewhere..?
Did anyone else laugh at the name of the person?
thats an amazing tee shirt! sign me up for one 😀
Alduin's Shirt!
When will it be on sale?
I want one! It looks great. Good job Tommy Lonson.
Very nice, I really like the used/worn look. Allot going on in the image! i love it, I want a Bethesda shirt or sweater or gear. Or The elder Scrolls gear.
I really think that kool if i were bethesda i would make a collectors editon and give a shirt like that in it.
You made me fill out an age gate for this? I don't see anything thats not PG in here? WTF? BTW this shirt looks pretty ugly
If you just look up Oblivion stuff on deviantart, you'll see a motherlode.. I know a couple of people who were just drawing them like their own characters. I personally got attached to some of mine, too. The playing style kind of makes you get close to them. I hope in the installment you can marry an NPC : )
I want one.
Wow. That is really cool. I'd buy one.
This guy made a nice work! I think that too, u should do t-shirts like this one 😀
I love it, I would like to wear one
Please sell these! I would buy one.
Me want *-*
No Uriel Septim face on it? lol


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Latest overview of market potential for the engineering sector in Russia.
Sector briefing Engineering Opportunities in Russia Why Russia? Russian Government realises that development of the competitive engineering sector is a core factor for modernisation of the Russian industry. State programmes and projects are launched to support the sector. The sector is in high need for up-to-date manufacturing equipment. 70% of the existing capital assets are outdated. Annual market demand for new metal-machining equipment is over 50,000 units or $1 to $1.5 billion. However, the Russian machine tool manufacturers meet less than 1% of the Find general information on the Russian market internal need. Current domestic manufacture of conditions on UKTI?s website. The Doing new machine tools is lagging behind the Business Guide for Russia gives an overview of market demand and cannot ensure a Russia's economy, business culture, potential qualitative and quantitative break-through. opportunities and an introduction to other Production of new generation high efficiency relevant issues. and precision machine tools is not sufficed either. 'Annual market demand for new So, the market has to rely on the imported metal-machining equipment is equipment. This is true for other engineering over 50,000 units or $1 to $1.5 sub-sectors. For example, Russian billion. However, the Russian manufacturers of power engineering equipment machine tool manufacturers meet meet 30% of the internal demand. By 2015, less than 1% of the internal the Russian railway equipment market will be need.' in short of over 200,000 units of rolling stock. UK Trade & Investment Sector Briefing: Engineering Opportunities in Russia 1 1. Modernisation of the existing equipment Opportunities and facilities through their refurbishment or replacement Currently there is no overall RF Government's 2. Setting up a machine tool refurbishment policy to develop the entire manufacturing centre industry. The State provided targeted support 3. Setting up a machine tool production centre to specific sectors, for example, to Aerospace of excellence or Automotive. In addition, every industrial region of Russia designs and implements The Programme cost is £1.2 million for the programmes and projects to support period of 2009?2015 through internal funds development of the local engineering sector. and borrowings. The programme will be seeking foreign expertise, technologies and RF Government is keen to integrate industries localised production and/or refurbishment by encouraging industrial asset 'consolidation' into foreign companies large industrial corporations or holdings. Russian State Corporation Programmes, projects, corporations and ROSTECHNOLOGII (Russian Technologies holdings look for new state-of-the-art (www.rostechnologii.ru) manufacturing equipment and technologies in order to improve their production base. The purpose of the Corporation is to ensure The process opens up opportunities for UK development, production and exports of high suppliers of manufacturing equipment and tech products by Russian member companies. technologies. The Corporation's role includes: assistance in development and production of high-tech The following are some projects, programmes products, promotion into internal and external and major industrial corporations and holdings markets, winning of defence-related and other offering opportunities for UK suppliers: State orders, attraction of DFI, marketing, R&D and other functions. RF National Mega-Project 'THE INDUSTRIAL URALS - THE POLAR URALS' The Corporation includes 439 member until 2020 (www.cupp.ru) companies operating on the territory of RF and producing 23% of Russian industrial and The Mega-Project is designed to develop new defence products. The Corporation may take mineral and raw material base for Russian part in decision-making through participating in industry on the territory of Arctic and Pre- members? share capital or under a specific Arctic Urals, including the North Urals, Yamal- agreement or otherwise. Rostechnologii have Nenets and Khanty-Mansiysk Districts. offices in a series of foreign countries of Corporation ?Industrial Urals - The Polar Urals? Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. There was set up to manage the Mega-Project. is no office in the UK. Investment capacity is about £12 billion. Russian State Corporation ROSNANO Mining and extraction facilities, housing, (www.rusnano.com) infrastructure including roads, railroads, etc and 8 power stations will be built. Most The Corporation was set up in 2007 in order to investments will be spent on purchase of the implement RF Government's policy in the new technologies and equipment. sphere of nano-technologies including development of innovation infrastructure and implementation of projects designed to develop Sverdlovsk Regional Government's nano technologies and nano industry. Programme to Develop Machine-Tool Refurbishment and Manufacturing Centre The Corporation acts as a co-investor in nano- in Ekaterinburg (www.midural.ru) technology projects having a significant economic and social potential. Early-stage Implementation period: 2009?2015. funding of such projects will enable to minimise risks of their stakeholders - private investors. The Programme will be implemented in 3 Rosnano takes part in creation of nano- stages: technology infrastructure, for example, business incubators, centres for shared use of facilities, early investment foundations etc. spent to modernise the existing capacities, $15 Rosnano identifies investment priorities on the million for R&D of new products and $10 basis of long-term development forecasts and million for implementation of an automated engages the leading Russian and foreign control system. experts. GAZ GROUP PLC (www.gazgroup.ru) The Corporation has received £2.6 billion from RF Government for its activities. Gaz Group is the largest automotive holding of Russia. The Holding was set up in 2005 and Russian State Corporation currently includes Gaz Plc and 18 more ROSOBORONEXPORT (www.roe.ru; automotive companies of Russia. The major www.rosoboronexport.ru) shareholder of Gaz Plc is machine-building holding Russian Machines Plc. The Holding ROSOBORONEXPORT is the State Intermediary manufactures commercial vehicles, trucks, for exports and imports of military products. cars, buses and excavators. HQ is in Moscow. Their role includes procurement for Russian defence industry. Purchasing is carried out through Trade and Purchasing Company GAZ Ltd ROSOBORONEXPORT takes part in various arms exhibitions in Russia and abroad and may UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (UAC) be accessed therein. (www.uacrussia.ru) UAC was set up in 2006. It includes 18 Russian TRANSMASHHOLDING LTD companies operating in the aviation sector, (www.tmholding.ru) including Sukhoi, Irkut and Tupolev, a leasing centre and National Aviation Centre. Major UAC TransmashHolding is the largest Russian civil aerospace programmes include the 95- manufacturer of heavy-duty transport seat Superjet 100 and the single-aisle MS-21 machines and the world leader of railway regional jet. The UAC Development Strategy machinery in terms of units produced. The for the period up to 2025 includes investment Company is the major supplier of rolling stock in new technology and equipment. To be to Russian Railways Plc. The Company was set included in the list of UAC list of suppliers, the up in 2002. The Holding includes 13 member potential supplier should complete a companies and employs 57 thousand questionnaire". employees. Member companies make locomotives, engines, diesel generator sets, If you have any questions on the opportunities steel, conveyors, wagons, etc. above, please contact the UKTI team in Russia (see UKTI Contacts). Business opportunities Purchasing for the Holding is carried out aimed specifically at UK companies are added centrally through RusTransComplect Ltd. daily to UKTI?s website. These leads are sourced by our staff overseas in British POWER MACHINES LTD (www.power- Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates, m.ru) across all sectors and in over 100 markets. Power Machines is the leading Russian You can be alerted to business opportunities on manufacturer and supplier of best technical a regular basis by registering on the UKTI solutions for power engineering industry. website. Find out more on UKTI?s business The Holding was set up in 2000 and includes at opportunities service on the UKTI website least 6 member companies manufacturing steam, hydro and gas turbines, turbine blades, NOTE: See separate reports on Automotive, generators, low voltage control equipment, etc Rail, Aerospace, etc prepared by Russian and R&D Institute. Advanced Engineering Team In 2010, Power Machines Plc plan to double their investment programme to $150 million from $70 million in 2009. Of that amount, $100 million will be invested in construction of new facilities, $15 million to $20 million will be UK Trade & Investment Sector Briefing: Engineering Opportunities in Russia 3 Major Events and Activities Events: UKTI Activities: METALLOOBRABOTKA 2010, Moscow Outward Manufacturing Technologies ?ExpoCentre? (www.metobr-expo.ru) Mission to Samara, Russia Contact: Galina Movchan, UKTI Russia Contact: Galina Movchan, UKTI Russia Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Time: 24 to 28 May 2010 Time: October 2010 TECHNOLOGIES IN ENGINEERING 2010, INTERNATIONAL FORUM, Zhukovsky, Moscow Venue: Exhibition Centre Rossiya (www.forumtvm.ru) Time: 30 June - 4 July MASHEX-2010, Moscow ?Crocus Expo?, (www.mashex.ru) Time: 26-29 October 2010 MASHCOMP-2010, Moscow ?Crocus Expo? (www.ridjey.ru) Time: 26-29 October 2010 STANKOSTROYENIYE 2010 (STANKOEXPO-2010), Moscow 'Crocus-Expo' (www.exponet.ru) Time: 5-8 October 2010 Industrial Forum 'Russian Industrialist', St-Petersburg Exhibition Complex LENEXPO (www.exponet.ru) Time: 28 September to 01 October 2010 BLECH RUSSIA 2011, St-Petersburg, Exhibition Complex LENEXPO (www.blechrussia.com) Time: 15-17 March 2011 Find full details of all events in this country and sector on the UKTI website. New export events are added daily to the site and you can register to be alerted to them on a daily, weekly or monthly basis UKTI?s Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) provides grant support for eligible Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SME's) to attend trade shows overseas. Find out more about UKTI support for attendance at overseas events UK Trade & Investment Sector Briefing: Engineering Opportunities in Russia 4 UKTI Contacts UKTI Russia, Engineering Team: OLGA MAKARCHUK Team Leader British Consulate General, St-Petersburg: Tel: 007 (812) 320 3200/23 Email: email@example.com www.ukti.gov.uk GALINA MOVCHAN Senior Trade & Investment Adviser British Consulate General, Ekaterinburg Tel: 007 (343) 379 4931; 253 5622 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.ukti.gov.uk ALEXANDER PETROV Senior Trade and Investment Adviser British Consulate General, St-Petersburg Tel: 007 (812) 320 3228 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.ukti.gov.uk ANASTASIA BADINA Trade & Investment Adviser British Embassy, Moscow Tel: 007 (495) 956 7389 Email: email@example.com www.ukti.gov.uk SVETLANA BONDARKO Trade & Investment Adviser British Embassy, Moscow Tel: 007 (495) 956 7452 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.ukti.gov.uk UK Trade & Investment Sector Briefing: Engineering Opportunities in Russia 5 Next Steps - How UKTI Can Help British companies wishing to develop their business in the Russian market are advised to undertake as much market research and planning as possible in the UK. UKTI?s team in Russia with its wide local knowledge and experience can provide a range of services to British-based companies wishing to grow their business in global markets. This can include: ? Provision of market information ? Validated lists of agents/distributors ? Key market players or potential customers in the Chinese market ? Establishment of interest of such contacts in working with you ? Arranging appointments ? Organise seminars or other events for you to meet contacts and promote your company in the Chinese market This work is available via our Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) - a chargeable service which assists British-based companies wishing to enter or expand their business in overseas markets. To find out more about commissioning this work, or accessing other UKTI services and specialist advice, please visit the UKTI website to find contact details for your local UKTI office. Whereas every effort has been made to ensure that the information given in this document is accurate, neither UK Trade & Investment nor its parent Departments (the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office), accept liability for any errors, omissions or misleading statements, and no warranty is given or responsibility accepted as to the standing of any individual, firm, company or other organisation mentioned. Published 2010 by UK Trade & Investment. Crown Copyright © UK Trade & Investment Sector Briefing: Engineering Opportunities in Russia 6


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Why haven't banking executives gone to jail for their role in the subprime mortgage crisis?
A PBS investigative documentary called "The Untouchables" aimed to answer this question, digging into how Wall Street executives at the country's biggest banks have evaded prosecution for their role in what paved the way to the meltdown of the housing market.
The documentary starts with interviews of low-level underwriters who were paid to quickly review and approve loans for new homes. While these former employees make it clear that they were aware of potentially illegal behavior, the documentary goes much higher in the ranks, including an interview with a former senior vice president at Citi who called attention to the bad loans on the bank's balance sheet.
The documentary points to criminal behavior by banks, but big banks were only forced to pay fines for their behavior. Say what you will about what went on at the banks; the documentary takes a look at who's responsible for the lack of prosecution -- the U.S. Department of Justice. Featuring interviews with leaders at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department, the documentary makes a strong case for everyday account holders to question why no senior-level banking executives have wound up behind bars.
I wasn't the only one watching the documentary when it initially aired. Camden R. Fine, president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America, voiced his disgust with the "too-big-to-jail" mentality.
"These financial firms are so large and so interconnected that they not only have access to lower-cost funding and to a seemingly limitless taxpayer backstop, but they are also immune from criminal prosecution," Fine said in a statement after the documentary first aired.
"These individuals wrecked our financial system and have been allowed to walk away, bonus checks in hand, like nothing happened, leaving community banks to pick up the pieces under the weight of crushing laws and regulations enacted to halt such reprehensible behavior," Fine said.
What do you think? Why haven't any senior-level banking executives served any time in jail for wrongdoing during the financial crisis?


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Rigged USA Elections Exposed
Computer Programmer testifies that Tom Feeney (Speaker of the Houe of Florida at the time, currently US Representative representing MY district ) tried to pay him to rig election vote counts. See more videos like this at www.TruthStream.Org – Streaming Videos of TRUTH to the American People!
Geography of United States Elections | Course Introduction
Professor Martin Lewis provides an overview of the Geography of United States Elections. Starting on October 15, you can follow a timely course being presented by Stanford University. Led by Martin Lewis, this map-intensive course will explore the geography of US elections (both past and present), and challenge the suggestion that we are simply divided into a "Red America" and "Blue America." It's really much more complicated than that. Offered by Stanford's Continuing Studies program, the course will last five weeks, and include a debrief after the presidential election. Each Wednesday, we will post a new recorded lecture on YouTube. Geography of US Elections Course Website: geog05.stanford.edu Stanford Continuing Studies: csp.stanford.edu Stanford Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com
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What can men do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screenings tests, take preventive medicine if you need it and practice healthy behaviors.
Healthy behaviors include eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and, importantly, getting a yearly health exam no matter your age.
Screening tests, such as colorectal cancer tests, can finddiseases early when they are easier to treat. Some men need certainscreenings tests earlier, or more often, than others. The followingare tests that are important and every man from age 18 and oldershould consider:
- Blood Pressure -- Have your blood pressure checked at least every two years.
- Colorectal cancer -- Begin regular screening for colorectal cancer at age 40. Your doctor can help you decide which test is right for you. How often you need to be tested will depend on which test you have.
- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Talk to your doctor to seewhether you should be screened for sexually transmitted disease,such as HIV.
In addition, stay up to date with your immunizations. Have a flu shot every year starting at age 50, and a tetanus-diphtheria shot every 10 years. Also recommended is a pneumonia vaccine starting at age 65 (you may need it earlier if you have certain health problems, such as lung disease). For some men a hepatitis B shot is also recommended.
Vista Community Clinic offers free to low-cost comprehensive medical exams for men age of 25 and older. The exam includes screening for diabetes, cholesterol, and sexually transmitted infections. Exams for all ages are also available; call (760) 631-5000 for more information and for appointments at any of the five clinic locations.
For more information about men's health, contact Elva Leal, Vista Community Clinic (760) 407-1220, Ext. 162.
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T-Manwrote a review of Scarpa Dharma Pro Shoe - Men's on October 8, 2012
solid light weight boots
Familiarity: I've used it several times
comfortable right out the box. They fit much like the pair of Zen's I have and that is a good thing. The sole on the fore foot is supper tacky and sticks to granite great. I have been looking for a reasonable light weight shoe that offered just a bit more protection then trail runner or low approach shoes for long days in the scree fields and off trail backpacking trips. These work great for me in all of these respects.


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I don't like doing a top ten list so here's my list of what I consider the notable albums of 2012. I'm less and less able to use music merely as background noise; I need to concentrate on what's playing. Somehow in the past year this has meant that I've tended to stick with what's old and familiar rather than putting in a lot of effort to digest new stuff. I might say that if I see it as effort, why should I bother? Though sometimes that effort does yield it's share of rewards. There were a lot of albums released in the past year that I should have listened to more but there just wasn't time.
That being said, here's my list. (If you click on the Amazon links below and buy anything at all, it will help me out a lot, thanks!)
Alabama Shakes – Boys and Girls. One of the groups that seemed to get massive critical acclaim but the charms of this record mostly eluded me. People rave about Brittany Howard's voice but to me she sounds like she's singing with a mouthful of chewing gum.
Alejandro Escovedo – Big Station. In my book, Escovedo rarely goes wrong. This is his third collaboration with producer Tony Visconti. I don't think it's as good as Real Animal but it's pretty darned far from bad.
Allah-Las – Allah-Las. This L.A. group is doing an expert version of sounding like a 60s garage-surf-punk band. On some days it hits the spots for me, on others I stop playing it and dig out my Seeds records.
Amanda Palmer – Theatre is Evil. I haven't spent much time listening to this Kickstarter-funded album. The Palmer release from 2012 that I really like is her "Several Attempts to Cover Songs by The Velvet Underground & Lou Reed for Neil Gaiman as His Birthday Approaches" which is every bit as goofy and fun as the title suggests.
Andre Williams & The Sadies – Night & Day. Wikipedia says his 1998 album Silky may be the sleaziest album ever. This one isn't far off the mark. "I drink my rum right out da bottle so I can hear the witch when she hollers, I like my rum cause I ain't got no teeth, I let it flow over my gums."
Antony and the Johnsons – Cut the World. I'm almost starting to get him. Almost.
Arturo Sandoval – Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You). This live album features Gary Burton, Bob Mintzer, Joey DeFrancesco, Eddie Daniels and others and may not be a "great" album but it's pure pleasure.
B.B. King – The Life of Riley – The Soundtrack. There's a million B.B. King compilations out there. This one, the soundtrack to a new documentary film, may be the best.
Bettye LaVette – Thankful N' Thoughtful. LaVette's late career resurgence continues with yet another collection of unexpected covers – songs by Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Waits and The Black Keys.
Bill Fay – Life is People. If I have this right, Fay made a few albums in the late 60s and early 70s and then disappeared for 40 years. This is so good it makes me want to go back and find his older stuff.
The Blasters – Fun on Saturday Night. For me, primo Blasters means both Phil and Dave Alvin, but I suppose Dave's not going to rejoin them any time soon. Their first album in 7 years is good fun.
Bob Dylan – Tempest. I knew I was going to love this as soon as I hear Duquesne Whistle. Dylan's been remarkably consistent in the past decade and a half and if his body of work only consisted of his albums since '97, he'd still be one of the all time great artists.
Bonnie Raitt – Slipstream. A terrific return to form after a couple of blah albums. This is Bonnie's best in at least 10 years if not longer.
Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball. Bruce's first post-Clarence album featured some songs that have been around for awhile but never made it onto a studio album before. These were by no means mere filler though; I love the studio version of Land of Hope and Dreams.
The Bryan Ferry Orchestra – The Jazz Age. This may be one of the stupidest concepts for an album of all time – classic Roxy Music songs re-imagined as 1930s jazz instrumentals. Seriously. Do the Strand. Virginia Plain. The Bogus Man. I wanted to name this as worst album of 2012 but somehow it actually works.
The Chemical Brothers – Don't Think. I didn't even realize the Chemical Brothers were still around. Then they released this amazing concert film, available in Blu-Ray/CD and DVD/CD packages. The CD is good, the film is even better.
Crosby Stills & Nash – CSN 2012. Horrible.
David Byrne & St. Vincent – Love This Giant. St. Vincent is one of those current artists whom I just don't get and I also have no idea why this record even exists. But there's some stuff on it that I like, go figure.
Dexys – One Day I'm Going to Soar. After a very long time and a very disappointing solo career, Kevin Rowland is recording as "Dexys", dropping the "Midnight Runners" bit. The British press went crazy over this album and as I was listening to it I was thinking, "What the fuck?" Then came track 4, the Al Green-ish yet very Kevin Rowland-ish "She Got a Wiggle" came on and it all came together for me. It's very strange but very compelling.
Diana Krall – Glad Rag Doll. Krall continues to impress me, and for more than just her cover photos.
Donald Fagen – Sunken Condos. This may not be Fagen's best album but for reasons that I can't quite explain I've played this more than any of his other solo albums and more than any of the recent Steely Dan records.
Dr. John – Locked Down. On first listen, I thought that this collaboration with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys got everything wrong. On second listen, I realized that I was wrong.
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Windy weather caused an advertising board to come crashing down.
Fire crews were called to clean up the mess in Old York Road, Wandsworth, at 8.30pm last night.
It is thought stormy weather resulted in the board to come lose, which was under the railway bridge.
Firefighters were told someone was trapped underneath, but discovered this was not the case on arriving at the scene.
It was cleared within 20 minutes, with buses temporarily on diversion.


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On the face of it, the ONS's loss of nearly half a million people in its mid-year population estimates would seem like a bad news story for the statisticians. But counter-intuitively the omission is a positive sign.
The 2011 Census found that there were 56.1m people in England and Wales, up from the ONS's extrapolated estimate of 55.6m. Nearly half of the error is a hangover from the previous Census in 2001. At that time the ONS managed to lose a staggering 1m people, most of whom were accounted for in a post-Census review. The remaining 209,000 have been added back into this year's Census, marking probably the final major adjustment to 2001's flawed data. Read more