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Lots of records I thought might, haven't made this list (Richard Hawley, The Gaslight Anthem, Steve Earle, Monsters of Folk, Dylan, The Lemonheads, Drive-by Truckers, Iron & Wine, The XX, Wilco, Lisa Hannigan), so although the industry's f***ed, by all accounts, it's been a good year for music in my book…
1. Richmond Fontaine - We Used to think the Freeway Sounded Like a River
They just get better, and the songs here sounded phenomenal live, at the Garage in September (best record sleeve of the year too).
2. The Duke & The King - Nothing Gold Can Stay
Brilliant debut, sounds like a '70s country-soul classic, but with lyrics about growing up in the 80s. Also very good live.
3. Mariachi El Bronx
Hardcore white LA punks do straight mariachi album, shouldn't work but does, discovery of the year (although worst record sleeve of this list, by a long way). Turn it up!
4. The Low Anthem - Oh my God, Charlie Darwin
Came late to this, warily, but it's fantastic and a real grower, a superb one-sitting-listen kind of album.
5. Vetiver - Tight Knit
You need to play this loud on a good stereo to get it's full effect - gorgeous songs, fantastic band, still haven't seen them live.
6. AA Bondy - When the Devil's Loose
Maybe not quite as great as his debut, but still a brilliant winter record. Again, one to listen to in a single sitting, probably late at night
7. Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Rock and soul, recorded at FAME studios no less, and a step-up from his first post-DBT record.
8. The Felice Brothers - Yonder is the ClockStrangest of their albums yet, moodier and more diverse than the previous two, but still with its barnstorming moments. missed them live in October sadly (with support from AA Bondy).
9. M. Ward - Hold TimeAlways great - has the cover of the year on it, his version of 'Rave On', and some nice duets with Zooey Deschanel (sigh) and Lucinda Williams.
10. Backspacer - Pearl Jam
First album i've bought of theirs since Vitalogy – won't claim it's a classic, but it's really pretty good and it sent me back to those first three albums.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
10 for '09
Labels: AA Bondy, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, M. Ward, Mariachi el Bronx, Pearl Jam, Richmond Fontaine, The Duke and the King, The Felice Brothers, The Low Anthem, Vetiver
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- Graeme said...
Really great choices Angus - I also love the Jason Isbell LP, the Drive by Truckers never really did it for me - but this LP is a worthy cousin to the recent Country Got Soul series.
- 2 December 2009 at 14:51
thanks, and those two Country Got Soul compilations are genius!
- 2 December 2009 at 18:15
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A popular print advertising technique involves showing potential customers desirable scenes. This Children's of Alabama campaign quite clearly does the opposite of this -- unless you can somehow appreciate the baffling behavior of tweens. Each of these three photos paints a picture of common inconveniences in mothers' and fathers' lives, but makes a point to emphasize how wonderful those moments are.
Scout Branding of Birmingham took a snapshot of a disorderly boy in his bedroom, a girl distracted by cellphone conversations and a pair of youthful legs exhibiting a tacky fashion statement. The Children's of Alabama campaign states that "All parents should have to go through this," because its doctors want to see "every child grow up to enjoy their teenage years."
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This Children's of Alabama Campaign Advertises with Exasperating Images
- By: Amelia RoblinJan 21, 2012
References: scoutbrand & adsoftheworld
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Picture yourself driving down a wide-open Texas road. There's nothing to see for miles, just dust and highway. But it doesn't feel empty; it feels open. Got that picture in your mind? Good. Keep it there, and now you're ready to listen to Music for Film by The March Divide. Jared Putnam – the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist – drove around the Lone Star State while making the album, a fact that comes through in its lyrics and style.
Joined by his former band mates from The Conversation — Jorge Ramirez (bass) and Mike Hernandez (drums) — and bolstered by the cello and vocal contributions of Laura Wheeler, Putnam created an album that might double as a soundtrack for Texas.
"Still Analog" is Putnam's luddite love song, as someone averse to change considers a shift for "Shannon," the chorus line refrain and love interest of the track. It's an unstoppably catchy song, delivering slick lyrics and driving at 100mph throughout, providing an interesting and immense contrast from the wandering pace of "Jose Cuervo," the best track on Music for Film.
"Jose Cuervo" has equal measures of heart and grit, a tough combination to pull off. On it, Putnam walks you through a journey of emotions, moments lost and memories held, all set against a bizarre landscape that "is supposed to be the desert" in contrast to the fact "it's snowing outside." The chilly environment is warmed by Putnam's vocals that sound rough without being raspy, and his performance is given depth by the addition of Wheeler's vocals to the track. The song is laced with harmonica, used sparingly but with precision to give the track flavor and bring the listener into the rural landscape and to a town in the middle of nowhere. "I Don't Remember Why" is a peaceful song that gets better with every listen. Putnam's passionate cries are restrained to a semi-whisper, and his vocals are matched by a soothing guitar that slowly rises to a soulful conclusion.
Like a trip on a lonely Texas highway, though, much of the rest of the album is forgettable. "Pick Me Up" and "Flake" are also above-average entries, but even those occasionally suffer from sounding the same as the majority of songs on Music for Film, giving the listener musical fatigue by the end of the 10 tracks. Still, this debut effort from The March Divide delivers some solid songs and reveals an artist worth keeping up with — whether you're driving through Texas or not.


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When I first lived in Singapore a few years ago, Make Up Store (MUS) had already entered the market here. To my knowledge, they have only boutiques or stand-alone stores and always located in the big malls in the city, not the small, suburban ones. Their image is somewhat reminiscent of MAC or Make Up Forever with the all-black packaging and fashiony backstage-feel.
I'm not sure how popular it is among Singaporeans here, and to an extent, among people in general. Honestly, I've never really seen their stores being frequented that heavily by shoppers and I literally never stumbled upon any article or blog that features this brand unless I happened to google it, which I never did. I've seen their products being featured in local magazines, at one time they even sponsored an event about jobs and career for women but that's about it. Yet, they manage to survive here for all these years.
Every time I walked past an MUS store, it always intrigued me but I never followed through. Today however, due to my intention to rein in my spending and to be less of a brand snob this year, I decided to take the plunge. I'd like to brag a little that I came in with a list of what I needed and I stuck by that list, somewhat...
Here's what I bought:
|Clockwise from top : Lipstick in Fairy, Microshadow in Sibiria, and Blush in Sugar Muffin
First up is the eye shadow, or as they call it, Microshadow in Sibiria.
Sibiria (I don't understand this name, though, is it 'Siberia' in another language? does it even mean anything?) is a soft shimmery light taupe. I'd call it a shimmer wash because it provides you with a soft wash of color that is perfect as a base color. Here's how it looks swatched:
Check out the look I did with Sibiria below:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion Original
- Make Up Store Microshadow in Sibiria all over lid
- Chanel eye shadow in safari on the crease
- Chanel eye shadow in Magic Night as an accent on the outer crease
Next up is a blush on currently holding the title as a blush with the prettiest name ever: Make Up Store blush in Sugar Muffin.
It is a matte dusty pink blush on with silver sparkles sparsely dusted all over. The sparkles won't show up once you apply the blush, though. It's very pigmented and versatile, I think this shade suits every complexion as well, from dark to super pale. All that bullshit aside, to be honest I didn't think twice when I bought it because I wanted to tell people I wear Sugar Muffin on my cheeks.
And last but not least, the extra item I got that was not on the list: Make Up Store lipstick in Fairy.
Fairy is aptly named, though. On the container it is this pale pink pudding-looking stick with pink and purple sparkles. The SA told me it's a 'clear' lipstick and I thought to myself, what a fancy way to call a lip balm. Ha! It is more of a lip balm, when you put it on on its own you will only get shiny lips because it doesn't have any color.
The SA told me you can put it on over lipstick to touch it up, bring back the shine. I actually think it's very good to be used over lipsticks that are too drying. I have one lipstick that I have from Savoir Faire cosmetics called Grace, I really love the color but it is very drying. I can't wait to try it with Fairy, maybe I'll show you guys on the next post!
I don't know what are the ingredients but Fairy is very moisturizing. After I wiped it off with a tissue, my lips felt so soft. It's perfect for topping off matte / drying lipstick when you only want to make them more creamy instead of glossy. Here's how it looks worn over Chanel lipstick in Venise:
Overall, I find the quality of the products is OK. They're not bad but nothing to write home about, and the price feels a bit steeper because of that. The texture of the powders is somewhat coarse, no complaints on the lipstick. One good thing is that the products don't have any noticeable scent, which I like.
FYI, MUS has extensive range of products and their prices are more affordable than department store's brands. I didn't check them out though, because the only SA in the store was the pushy and overzealous kind. She was actually very sweet and nice, not the obnoxious, rude, and arrogant kind of pushy but still...how many times do I need to say it in order for her to comprehend that no means no?? She was the type that was so quick to pose as your best friend, she disregarded my words the whole time and kept trying to make me buy more, it was uncomfortable! >.< And after so many refusals she still dared to escalate into trying to convince me to get two promotion sets!
These products are made in Canada, same as MAC. Packaging, while nicely designed, is made with light plasticky material that feels super cheap. The hinge in the eye shadow / blush case is flimsy and I worry if I opened it too fast/careless it'd break. The lipstick case is the opposite, it snaps shut so tightly that you have to put a little effort to open it. So not elegant.
In summary, I would recommend not to get carried away when you visit the store. Come with a list, buy only what you need, buy less, see if you like it.
P.S. Anyone from Canada wanna tell me the deal about this brand?


text: Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine are experimenting with stem cell injections as a treatment for severe peripheral artery disease. The disease, which affects an estimated 10 million Americans, is caused by clogging and hardening of arteries in the legs and other parts of the body away from the heart. The resulting poor circulation causes pain, sores and ulcers and even leads to amputations, although about half of people with PAD have no symptoms. Lead investigator Dr. Michael Murphy, an assistant professor of surgery, said patients in the trial will receive injections of stem cells extracted from their own bone marrow. It's hoped that the injections will spur growth of new blood vessels and restore blood flow to diseased tissue, Murphy said. The trial at IU, however, is intended mainly to prove that the procedure, pioneered in animals, is safe for people.


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Start with the main robot PCB (the big board); you won't need the IR trasmitter for now. Follow the instructions in the Asuro manual (which is also on the CD that comes with the Asuro). A few notes:
The ATmega8 that comes with the Asuro robot uses an undocumented protocol to upload programs and is locked so you can't change it, meaning you couldn't use Arduino to upload programs to it. Fortunately, you can use the ATmega8 from any Arduino board instead. Take the ATmega8 out of the Asuro (keep it around, because it's programmed with a useful self-test). Pop the ATmega8 out of an Arduino board and place it in the Asuro (make sure it's the right way around).
Since the Asuro robot runs at half the speed of the Arduino board (8 MHz instead of 16 MHz), you'll need to change a couple of files in your Arduino preferences file (you may want to make a backup of the original file first):
serial.download_rate from 19200 to 9600 and
build.f_cpu from 16000000L to 8000000L.
You need to solder a couple of extra wires onto the Asuro to program it. The wires soldered to the adjacent pins go to the RX and TX on the Arduino board (pins 0 and 1). The other wire goes to ground on the Arduino board.
Connect the wires to the right pins. Connect the USB cable to the Arduino board and the computer. You can upload programs straight from the Arduino environment. Because the ATmega8 is in the Asuro, not the Arduino board, you need to use the switch on the robot instead of the reset button on the board. Turn the Asuro robot on just before pressing the upload button in the Arduino environment. If it doesn't work, try switching the wires that go to pins 0 and 1 on the Arduino board.
Status led (red): digital pin 2
Front light led: digital pin 6
Status led (green): digital pin 8
Status led (yellow): digital pin 2+8
Left motor speed: digital pin 9 (pwm)
Right motor speed: digital pin 10 (pwm) Infrared transmitter LED: digital pin 11
Bottom light detection transistors (LED-looking)
Left: analog input pin 3
Right: analog input pin 2
Left motor direction
Forward: pin 4 LOW, pin 5 HIGH
Reverse: pin 4 HIGH, pin 5 LOW
Right motor direction
Forward: pin 12 LOW, pin 13 HIGH
Reverse: pin 12 HIGH, pin 13 LOW
Front button detection
Checking the front buttons is made by sending voltage from digital out 3, and reading analogue in 4. Depending on which button(s) that are pressed, different resistors are connected on the asuro PCB and an unique analogue signal will return to analogue in 4, defining the buttons pressed.
Odometric speed control
Odometric infrared LED: digital pin 7
Left odometric infrared sensor: analog in 1
Right odometric infrared sensor: analog in 0
Arduino sketch for simple controls:
An Arduino library and a modified bootloader is also available,
based on these sketch.
Checkout the Asurino page for further information.
The normal serial commands (from the reference) should work.
This Asuro wiki (in German) has more information.


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10:33 Judge Deviatko says Yanukovych was offered to have conference calls with the court three times, and postpones the hearing until 10 a.m. June 29.
10:29 Lawyer Serdiuk says his client is ready to participate in hearings if the court sends an official request through its Justice Ministry to government bodies of Russia, to enable Yanukovych to testify via Skype from Rostov's court. Serdiuk insists it's his client right to do so.
10:24 Judges and prosecutors try to find a relevant article in Procedural Code of Ukraine.
10:21 Lawyer Serdiuk says the prosecution's motion is too early, as they need to summon Yanukovych again.
10:17 Prosecutor insists that Yanukovych is convicted in absentia, as long as he's been hiding from the prosecution in Russia.
10:14 Judge Deviatko reprimands the lawyers and allows the prosecutor to speak. Prosecutor Kravchenko reads out a motion and announces that Yanukovych has been put on wanted list as long as he's been hiding from prosecution.
10:11 Defense and prosecution enter a verbal conflict in the court room. Lawyers want to make a statement, prosecutors insist on reading a motion of the prosecution.
10:07 Judge asks if the parties agree for conference call. Prosecutor Kravchenko and lawyer Serdiuk say they don't mind.
10:05 Secretary Melnyk tells Judge Vladyslav Deviatko that defendant Yanukovych has not shown up for the hearing despite having been summoned.
10:04 Judges entered the room.
10:03 Media pool represented at the trial.
10:00 Prosecutors of the Chief Military Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine - Ruslan Kravchenko and Maksym Krym (below)
09:59 Lawyers of Viktor Yanukovych: Ihor Fedorenko and Vitalii Serdiuk (below)
Hearing in high treason case against Yanukovych: lawyer Meshechek steps down
High treason trial of Yanukovych: former president revoked lawyers, hearing postponed until July 12. Live updates
Prosecution witnesses in case against Yanukovych's high treason will include top officials like Avakov, Turchynov, Chubarov, and 140 others. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian)
Hearing of high treason case against former president of Ukraine Yanukovych. Live updates (ended)


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The kids have been clamoring for a cat. You've held them off for as long as humanly possible, but now you must decide whether or not to make the twenty year commitment to a new feline friend. To dog people, taking on a cat seems like no big deal – no house training, numerous daily walks or obedience classes. But if you are a novice at animal care-taking, hair on the furniture, paw prints on countertops and kitty games at 3 A.M. -- not to mention litter box training and daily maintenance -- can take some getting used to. Time must be found in hectic schedules for grooming, feeding and interactive play. If you are considering adopting a kitten, factor in plenty of time for socialization and supervision to ensure that the end result will be a well-adjusted adult cat.
Cats had only one function throughout the centuries: vermin control. Only in the last one hundred years has selective breeding caught on -- synonymous with the rise of the cat as a companion. Most purebred cats fall into one of the following three groupings based on physical characteristics:
Still, less than 10 percent of the world's cats, both in and out of shelters, are purebred. The majority -- common house cats – have charmed their way into becoming the number-one most popular pet in the United States.
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Before facing cage after cage of homeless cats, consider your needs and expectations. If yours is a full-time working household, I recommend passing up kittens and adolescents (less than eighteen months old) in favor of a more low-key adult whose energy needs will be easier to meet. If you are a novice cat owner, stay away from "excessive" cats -- excessively shy, aggressive or demanding -- for they may provide too great a challenge for your first experience. Your best bet is the friendly, outgoing cat, who nudges an outstretched finger offered through the cage bars and who nuzzles and purrs when you hold him in your arms. This profile is a particularly good choice for families with children younger than seven years of age.
Is coat color or pattern important? By all means, choose a cat who attracts you, but remember that the gorgeous calico hiding at the back of her cage may well go into prolonged hiding once she is released into your home. A cat who is social and relaxed at a shelter usually has the aplomb to meet the stresses that life throws her way. Consider the whole cat, not just one element.
A cat in your life can add warmth, humor and peace of mind. A cat can teach your child empathy for others while keeping her secrets. If you can make the commitment, a cat is waiting to enhance your life in ways only a kindred spirit can.
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text: I shudder to think what a punk revival from the "Everyone Wins" generation will be. If this is any indication, maybe these kids would be better served trading their instruments for an XBox One. "Folk Violence From Denver" Rage Against The Starbucks? Fury Against the Hybrid? Criticism comes with the territory... Especially in music...if you want a trophy after the event, why not take up swimming or karate?


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Sometimes it is clearly obvious that Hanx thinks I am a cat. He plays with me as if I am a cat, sometimes even grooms me as if I am a cat. I wonder if I'm depriving him of the joys of sibling-hood by keeping him an only
child cat. Jon seems somewhat open to the idea of another cat but only once we get rid of fleas once and for all. I think the sooner the better, so Hanx doesn't get too assimilated! He seems to be really social and adapts well to change, so I don't see why we shouldn't get another cat. We can afford it, and we would (all, Hanx included) love another cat to play with.
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2 lbs lean pork shoulder, cut in 1-1/2" cubes
3 tbs olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
2 onions, sliced thick
1 cup chicken stock
2 tbs tomato paste
2 sweet red peppers, cored and cut in strips
1/4 lb prosciutto (or baked ham), coarsely chopped
10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 orange
Make Ahead Preparation:
In deep skillet or shallow saucepan, heat 1 tb of the oil over medium-high heat; brown pork in batches, adding more oil as necessary. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to plate to keep warm.
Add onions to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
Add chicken stock and tomato paste to the hot pan to deglaze it and bring to a boil. Return pork to skillet. Add peppers, prosciutto, garlic, paprika, thyme and crushed red pepper flakes.
Grate rind from orange; add orange zest to the stew. Peel remaining orange; chop coarsely and stir into stew.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until pork is tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. May be frozen for up to 2 months, thaw in refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
Last Minute Assembly:
Defrost stew overnight in refrigerator. Reheat over medium-low heat.
Serve as is or over a bed of steamed rice or egg noodles.
Note: This recipe would also lend itself well to a crockpot. Simply brown pork on all sides in oil in hot pan. Add to crockpot with remaining ingredients. Set to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.


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A while back while passing by the small town of Refugio, Texas I saw the above Texas Boot, Blue bonnets and Cactus and have to snap a quickly. Sadly, looks like South Texas Kitchen at 201 S Alamo St, Refugio, TX 78377 has since closed but I liked the sculpture 🙂 Refugio had 2,890 residents as of the 2010 census.
Next stop…Sinton, Texas. Now why on earth would I veer off in that direction? Yep, to see the "Largest Squirrel in Texas", according to a clever billboard advertisement, so off in search of I drove. Aunt Aggie De's Pralines at 311 W. Sinton Street, Sinton, Texas would be the destination in the small, Texas town.
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Sew, Mama, Sew is having a giveaway for a Husqvarna Viking Serger here: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=9630
I need to tell you why my life would be better with serger. Right now I am using a yucky Brother sewing machine that is being passed around my church. I Praise the Lord I have a sewing machine, since I have not been able to afford a new one. I am saving up for a sewing machine, but I only have $50 saved so far and since I want a good quality machine it is going to take a while. I have started a business from home, making aprons. It should not take long to make an apron, but because I have to stop frequently to fix my bobbin, sometimes it can take me all day to make one apron. I want to specialize in my "Mommy and Bath time" aprons, but it is made from towel material. My sewing machine HATES terrycloth and the bobbin pops out like every five minutes when I am trying to do a simple hem. If the bobbin is not popping out then my tension is going crazy and my thread breaks. With a serger, especially a good quality one like the Husqvarna Viking, I could serge up the hems lickety split, in no time at all. I could make all kinds of fancy edges and stitches on my aprons also. I would also like to start making cloth diapers with Velcro for my friends, they are very expensive online and there is a definite need for them, but it takes me so long to make my aprons that I do not have time to expand my business. I would also like to make my skirts and Christmas gifts, but by the time I get done with an apron, I am so frustrated with my machine that I don't have the time or energy to pull out more sewing. (It doesn't help that I keep dipping into my earnings to buy groceries! LOL)
If I am picked to win the serger I would be very grateful and it would be a tremendous blessing. My husband would thank you too, he won't have to hear my sighs and "uggghs" when my machine goes ballistic.
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Support victims, don't turn on them
The Jason Pedroza case has illuminated significant deficits in Walnut Creek's policies and procedures for reporting suspected abuse of minors. But it has also revealed another disturbing reality — that when teenage victims report criminal activity of an adult perpetrator, the default response from those who hear about the case is to turn on the victim.
Why do people with no access to the facts engage in this blame-the-victim mentality? I have been astounded to watch the steady stream of negativity directed at one of the victims in this case. Icy stares, cold shoulders, abandonment, betrayal, spreading rumors and false conclusions by adults and peers alike have all been part of it.
Do people not realize how painful this situation is for a teenager and how much additional trauma this causes? I implore the public in the future when you hear of such cases if you cannot find it in your heart to support a victim, please refrain from directing any negativity their way. It cuts to the core and hurts more deeply than you can imagine.
M. Peterson
Los Angeles
Editor's Note: (M. Peterson is a friend of one of the alleged victims in the police investigation of Pedroza).
Euthanasia of cats not acceptable
As a veterinarian involved in the trap, neuter, and return of feral cats, I feel compelled to respond to the number of recent letters decrying this practice.
Even if we were to assume that our efforts had only a minimal effect in the face of such a huge problem, there are still other reasons why I and many others are so passionate about this practice.
I would remind the detractors about the story adapted from Loren Eiseley's "The Star Thrower," when an old man walking along a beach asked a young girl why she kept throwing starfish from the beach back into the water.
" 'But young lady, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it? You cannot possibly make a difference.'
The young woman listened politely and then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves, saying, 'It made a difference for that one'."
In a similar manner, we are a relatively small group of people doing the best we can in the face of an overpopulation of "starfish." If more people would join us, our efforts would have an even bigger impact.
But perhaps more importantly, there is an ethical issue in play here. Euthanasia is one of the hardest parts of my job, even in cases where it really is the final and kindest option. We have a hard enough time filling our ranks for trap-neuter-return, so I can only imagine the difficulty in finding people willing to be part of the mass euthanasia of cats. Society would not (and should not) accept such a program.
Thomas Hansen, DVM
Walnut Creek


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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
IMDb: 7.1
113 min
Two-time Academy Award® winner Ang Lee brings his extraordinary vision to Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, based on the widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. The film is ...
Actors: Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Arturo Castro, Mason Lee, Astro, Beau Knapp, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Barney Harris, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin, Chris Tucker, Kristen Stewart, Makenzie Leigh, Ben Platt, Bruce McKinnon
IMDb: 5.1
94 min
BUSHWICK tells the story of twenty-year- old Lucy (Snow) and war veteran Stupe (Bautista). Texas is trying to secede from the U.S., and NYC is ...
Country: USA
Actors: Dave Bautista, Brittany Snow, Arturo Castro, Christian Navarro, Angelic Zambrana, Jeremie Harris, Jeff Lima, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Patrick M. Walsh, Jay Hieron, Leo Minaya, Alex Breaux, Quincy Chad, Agneeta Thacker, Adrian Matilla
No Activity - S01Eps8
IMDb: 6.2
30 min
Set against the world of a major drug cartel bust, the series follows two low-level cops who have spent far too much time in a ...
Country: USA
Genres: Comedy
Actors: Patrick Brammall, Tim Meadows, Amy Sedaris, Sunita Mani, Jesse Plemons, Arturo Castro, Adrian Martinez, Will Ferrell, Jason Mantzoukas, Bob Odenkirk, Daniel Zolghadri, Darren Gilshenan


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A Blog About a Family
For Elysium blog chronicles the journey of a mother through home, family, parenting, disability, and Down syndrome. The for Elysium Family: Katie (blog author): Thirtysomething. Loves the outdoors, gardening, reading, and creative pursuits E: Oldest child, only daughter, double digits. Loves sports, science, and singing Bud: Oldest boy, too close in age to his big sister. Loves Minecraft, video games,… Read more »


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DD will launch a free to air channel (FTA) targeted at toddlers. This was confirmed to indiantelevision.com by its Sahu. After GEC, kids are the third most expansive genre in terms of viewership and market potential, hence. Amongst the kids players in the space include: Disney and its clutch of channels, Viacom18, Zee Network, Cartoon Network, Sun TV etc. Director…Read More
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NDTV Is Back With New Season Of "Get The Look"
One of India's premier lifestyle channel, NDTV Good Times, is back with its fashion makeover series 'Get The Look' with Ambika Anand. The longest running fashion makeover show on Indian television is donning a whole new avatar this season, as it celebrates Cutting Edge Indian Style by exploring Indian fashion with a fresh perspective. On the agenda is getting 13…Read More
Adobe Unveils Adobe Advertising Cloud
Adobe has unveiled its new Adobe Advertising Cloud, the industry's first end-to-end platform for managing advertising across traditional TV and digital formats. Combining capabilities from Adobe Media Optimizer (AMO) and recently acquired TubeMogul, Adobe Advertising Cloud simplifies the delivery of video, display and search advertising across channels and screens. Advertisers are facing an increasingly complex and fragmented landscape, with legacy…Read More
GRB Brings Unscripted Content To Eastern Europe
GRB Entertainment has sold a slate of unscripted programmes in Eastern Europe spanning genres including real-life crime, natural disaster and paranormal. Hungary's Origo Media Group picked up 3 seasons and specials of the long-running, real-life hospital drama series, Untold Stories of the E.R. which follows real doctors and the real cases that changed their lives! "GRB spans the globe with our…Read More
Tata Sky unveils Tata Sky World Series
Tata Sky launches Tata Sky World Series – the exclusive home of much admired global content. The pop-up service will premiere first with popular Italian language crime drama, Gomorrah, on March 19. 'Gomorrah' will be the first TV series on Tata Sky World Series and shall run for one month with English subtitles. On television, the pop-up service, Tata Sky…Read More
Happii-Fi Launches "Janhit Mein Jaari"
SAB Group's digital initiative Happii-Fi has released yet another ground breaking concept – "Janhit Mein Jaari", when referred to in literal terms means "Issued in Public Interest" which will to such base upon social and relatable topics that impact the society but all of this with a pinch of humor. An initiative by Happii-Fi through which the brand offers edutainment to its audience…Read More
Doordarshan To Acquire Sports Rights To Boost DD Sports Channel
The Indian public broadcaster Doordarshan has started the exercise to strengthen its free-to-air (FTA) sports channel, DD Sports. DD has decided to acquire live/deferred live media rights to sporting properties and sports documentaries from production houses and sports management agencies. Following the announcement, DD has issued two proposals inviting production houses/sports management agencies with appropriate rights for acquiring sports programmes…Read More
Prasar Bharti And Tajikistan Seal Deal For Cooperation In Broadcasting
The Indian public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati has entered into an agreement with Tajikistan's Committee on TV and Radio for cooperation in the field of broadcasting. According to official sources, the two sides can exchange programmes in the fields of cultural, archaeology, history, food, festivals, education, science, entertainment, sports, news as areas of mutual interest. According to Financial Express, the Memorandum…Read More
Discovery Kids To Broadcast 'Angry Birds' Series In India In Q1 2017
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Zee's Wion Officially Launched
WION, the English news channel from Zee, will now be launched officially. It will be available on various platform including DTH, digital and television. Following its soft launch in the month of August, WION is now available with a new campaign title 'WION-Be One with the World'. WION will also provide content revolving around entertainment, lifestyle, human stories, animals, food,…Read More


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Sorry for the long wait between posts (more than a month), but I've been super busy. My goal is to post once per calendar month at a minimum. Anyway, I managed to find a few hours to paint another one of the FASA Doctor Who miniatures that are on my painting table. This time it's the second doctor, Patrick Troughton.
I've got to say I'm pretty happy with this mini. It was my first attempt at any kind of plaid. I tend to avoid doing any freehand on miniatures so I was worried, but I think I'm ok with how it turned out. I even added some low contrast stripes to his handkerchief, that are a little hard to see in the picture, but that I think look pretty decent. His hands look a lot more boney than I might want but overall, I like this little guy.
Most of the things keeping me busy are probably not of interest to the readers of this blog, but one thing I spent a few hours doing was the painting of an orc shaman seen below, that I sent in as part of WOTC's D&D Art Test. I didn't labor over making something that I thought was what they were looking for, as much as I just had fun making a sort of spot illustration/character study. I thought I would share it here, just for the heck of it.
Unfortunately I'm still pretty busy with more serious art projects, and other less exciting things, but hopefully I'll get back to the pile of lead and post more here soon!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Doctor Who and the Long Wait
Posted by xredmenacex at 8:38 PM
Labels: doctor who, orc
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Greetings, 1st time visitor here. Very nice job on the Doc. If I had a hat on, I'd take it off to you for the great plaid effect!ReplyDelete
Great job on Troughton, the face is crucial and you nailed it, perfect.ReplyDelete
How did I miss this? Oh right, real life :/ Anyway, NICE Doctor there, the sculpt deserved a good paint job and yours does not disappoint. the trousers alone are a great job... but the face really sells it!ReplyDelete
And, nice drawing too. You didn't overdo it by trying to make him bulky and overly beweaponed, as seems to be the fashion ever since GW's orcs became the new norm.
Thank you! I just started working on Pertwee today so stay tuned. :)ReplyDelete
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