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The Summer of EDM Festivals0
First of all, I know I'm a horrible blogger for barely posting anything in the past month. But what can I say? I was super busy from hearing all these crazy festivals hitting Toronto this summer! I hope my readers will be stopping by to this beautiful (and crazy) city to check out the numerous concerts that are brought to you by fellow music promoters.
Within just one month, four major new festivals were announced through social networks with some of the biggest international DJ's and Producers headlining it. Toronto is used to having to accommodate weekly EDM events throughout the city, but having a two day, 12 hour festival featuring various genres of the EDM community? Never. That's why I'm more excited than ever to be living in Toronto this summer to experience all four hometown shows, I hope all of you have the same opportunity as well.
To celebrate these announcements and welcoming, as well as promoting international to local DJ's, I have compiled a list of mix tapes of DJ's that will be hitting Toronto this summer. Because believe it or not, this summer will be all about the EDM Festivals.
Which one are you most excited for? Tweet at us through @_RoomNoise or Like us on Facebook.
Kaskade Live At Coachella 2012 by Kaskade
Alesso – Essential Mix – 24.03.2012 by edmtunesTV
Chuckie – Essential Mix 27-01-2012 by edmtunesTV
Sirius XM Blow Your Head 11 by diplo
Eight And A Half – Scissors (TOKiMONSTA Remix) by TOKiMONSTA
Identity Festival Lovers Mix by Arty
Alexandra Palace, 26th November 2011 (Full Set) by Eric Prydz
Knife Party UKF – Liveset by Knife Party
Essential Mix BBC Radio 1 (28-04-2012) by Nicky Romero
Enjoy these mix tapes, it will keep you hyped until you see these guys live!
Constance Chan
Favourite Albums of 20112
I must start off by saying I was rather disappointed with my personal selection of my favourite albums of 2011. In my opinion I felt that this year for music went through a huge wave of different trends and hits. And those trends were both good and bad. Obviously, it is pretty much impossible for me to listen to every genre that there is out there, so I try my best to listen to everything I can.. when I can.
Some of the great things that happened this year was the success of many producers and DJ's that had finally gotten the recognition they deserved. And the way that live music can be experienced at any where and at anytime. With the help of websites such as Turntable.FM and Boiler Room, more and more fans have the opportunity to hear and see what their favourite DJ's/producers are playing at live shows. Another great event that happened throughout this year is the press and documentation of music trends and collaboration. Earlier this year we saw the release of The Electro Wars - a documentary focused on how the online music world has evolved as a genre and as well as the business side of it. And just a couple of weeks ago we saw the interview clips for the upcoming film Re:Generation The Music Project featuring various collaborations between artists of different genres.
I feel that the downside to this year's music was how certain genres exploded onto the mainstream group and the creativity of some genres such as Dubstep is no longer what it was. I've read several of articles on the history behind it, and I've seen this genre from when it just hit the North American music scene. Now, producers such as Skrillex are selling out shows as much as any other popular musicians on the top 40′s chart. Music is music, but I feel that some people are just throwing stuff on top of other music samples and labeling it 'X genre'… when in reality it's pure junk.
Overall, I'm not TOO upset about these albums, but I wish I had more time this year to listen to what other musicians had to offer through an album… and not just singles and remixes.
10. Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
I'm sure many Coldplay fans would agree that this album felt a bit forced, as in it wasn't what the band wanted as a group naturally. It felt that Mylo Xyloto was pushed by the band's record label to just produce another album.
9. Lady Gaga – Born This Way
Despite her massive success in the past three years, I must say I was SUPER disappointed in this album. Yes there were several great tracks, but the whole album just made no sense as a concept. It sounded like one big messy mixtape inspired from different musical eras.
8. Adele – 21
Adele has put so much passion onto every single, it's definitely a beautiful album to listen to when things isn't just going right. I'm sure the millions of fans who bought her album would agree.
7. The Strokes – Angles
Some great tracks on Angles but there were many other singles that made me wonder how they managed to put this album together. This album's sound is definitely a bit different compared to their older albums.
6. Frank Ocean – Nostalgia/Ultra
This whole album is just purely beautiful. From singing about Coachella to sampling Coldplay and MGMT. This 24 year old has already earned writing credits from John Legend, Beyonce and even Justin Beiber. You've probably seen Frank Ocean in Odd Future, but this mixtape is completely different from what he might sound like when he's with Tyler, The Creator. Definitely a must listen if you haven't had the chance to check it out. Ocean is listed as one of the top musicians to look out for in 2012.
5. Theophilus London – Timez Are Weird These Days
LISTEN TO: All Around The World, Stop It, Wine and Chocolate
I was absolutely a huge fan of Theophilus London in 2010 and finally he released a full-length album this year. I couldn't get enough of it. He got even more recognition because of HTMIIA (RIP) as his single "I Stand Alone" was featured in one of their promotional trailers. Theophilus London will stop by Toronto on February 17th at Wrongbar.
4. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Watch the Throne
LISTEN TO: No Church In The Wild (feat. Frank Ocean), Lift Off (feat. Beyonce), Why I Love You (feat. Mr. Hudson)
I must admit, when I first heard this album I was kind of disappointed…but it was definitely one of those albums that grew on me throughout the months of listening to it at parties, events and just when I needed some sort of 'hype'. Musically, they had great collaborations and major sampling from various electronic/dubstep artists such as Cassius ('Why I Love You') and Flux Pavillion ('Who Gon Stop Me'). I guess when two major hip-hop artist collaborate.. it won't be a let down.
3. Kaskade – Fire & Ice
LISTEN TO: Turn It Down, Ice (feat. Dan Black), Room for Happiness (feat. Skylar Grey)
I have always been a huge fan of Kaskade, he is one of the producers who have been working endlessly on this genre from the beginning. And because of the recent trends in Electro he's finally getting huge recognition by everyone. I definitely loved the collaborations in Fire & Ice, mainly because most of the guest vocalists are still up and coming musicians who need this great exposure. Check this album and his previous ones to see where I'm coming from.
2. M83 – Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
LISTEN TO: Intro (feat. Zola Jesus), New Map, Claudia Lewis
Absolutely speechless. M83 had surprised me. I heard Midnight City and my first impression was "just another one hit wonder". It wasn't until I checked out the entire album and was 100% blown away by it. From the short instrumental tracks to the big band sounding singles with synths and sax, it's one of those inspirational albums that makes you appreciate music in a whole different level. Anthony Gonzalez mentioned many times in his interviews that Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins played a huge role in the sound of Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. It's great to hear inspirations from 90s' bands mixed into the current trends of music. I have so much more respect for a band like M83 because this two disc, 22 track, hour long album had the ability to make anyone feel a mix of various emotions by simply just listening.
1. Foster the People – Torches
Foster the People has become one of those bands that blew up in the span of less than a year. I remember listening to their single 'Pumped Up Kicks' in an Entourage episode back in 2010. And it wasn't until the summer of 2011 that they hit the radio waves with that same song. Now they're selling out shows across the globe and despite their popularity, they did earn it no matter what. They are the perfect example of how successful bands can become with the help of music blogs/aggregators and music supervisors. Most of their success came through sending their EP to music licensing companies to air on television shows. And because of more hype from blogs, it instantly led them to a record deal. FTP has only been together for two years, so I hope their next album won't be a let down.
Honorable Mentions:
Metronomy – The English Riviera
Bombay Bicycle Club – A Different Kind of Fix
- Constance
It's an EDM Christmas?0
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all the readers who are stopping by Room-Noise.
Here's a roundup of some Christmas songs and videos for your listening pleasure. Let's just say, Kaskade should just make an entire Christmas album.
Frank Sinatra – Mistletoe And Holly (Kaskade Mix)
By Kaskade
Bing Crosby – White Christmas (Kaskade Mix)
By Kaskade
Check out this hilarious skit made by my good friends at The ElEmEh Show:
Video premiere of Skrillex – Ruffneck
Special thanks to Kathy for sending me the Kaskade tracks!
- Constance
Mix-Tape Wednesdays: Top 5 Favourite Essential Mixes of 20111
In three weeks 2011 is about to come to an end – bringing in a new year of music, mix-tapes and remixes. There was definitely one thing that changed and came to my attention this year with mix-tapes.. and that's BBC Radio 1′s Essential Mixes. If you go on the official site you can vote for your favourite essential mix of the year. Unfortunately, I cannot just pick one, so I'll list my top 5 favourite mixes.
Throughout this year, these essential mixes have blown up. More and more DJ's and producers are getting the recognition they deserve because of this one to two hour mix. I think these essential mixes are also a good judgement of how DJ's and producers perform during a live event – as most of these are recorded through a concert event. And to be honest with my readers, I find these mixes to be 100% accurate of what their actual playlist will be like. So next time, if you're unsure about checking out a DJ/Producer at a show, listen to their essential mixes to get a feel.
Calvin Harris – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix (Live in Carlisle)
James Blake – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
You can check out the rest of the set list and DJ's/Producers featured on the show in 2011 on the official website.
More updates to come.
- Constance Chan
MixTape Wednesdays: LAZRtag1
I have always been a huge fan of the duo DJs LAZRtag, I had to feature them this week when I found out that they had released an amazing mix tape six months ago on their SoundCloud page. These guys are from Los Angeles, California dealing with various record labels, and also keeping their style fresh and new by remixing music from not just one genre. The benefits from featuring a mix tape and listening to them is to hear various new tracks that you haven't discovered before. So I hope everyone enjoys this week's mixt tape by LAZRtag.
1. "It's Just a Game" Intro
2. Uffie Feat. Pharrell – Add SUV (Armand Van Helden Remix)
3. LAZRtag – Klepto
4. Tiesto vs. Diplo – C'mon
5. Tom Deluxx – Run (Cyberpunkers Remix)
6. Kid Cudi – Pursuit of Happiness (Benny Benassi Remix)
7. DJ Antention – Real Bad
8. LAZRtag – Belong To You
9. Black Eyed Peas vs. Skrillex – Rock Your Body
10. Scanners – We Never Close Our Eyes (LAZRtag Remix)
11. Laidback Luke Feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn – Till Tonight (Dub Version)
12. Datarock – Dance (LAZRtag Remix)
13. Hatiras, Jelo, Stanton Warriors and Vandal – M.A.D. (Elite Force Mix)
14. LAZRtag – Never Gonna Stop (Disco Villains Remix)
15. Hatiras – Space Invaders (Nom De Strip Remix)
16. Fake Blood – I Think I Like It
17. Avicii & Sebastien Drums – My Feelings For You
18. Passion Pit – Little Secrets (LAZRtag Remix)
19. Kaskade Feat. Haley – Dynasty (Dada Life Remix)
20. Etienne De Crecy – Hope (DJedjotronic Remix)
21. Dada Life – Love Vibrations (Phatzoo Remix)
Download: Australia 2010 Mix – LAZRtag
- Constance Chan
MixTape Wednesdays: RELEASE – Düzi1
I'm all about supporting local DJ's in Toronto, so when I saw and heard this mixtape I had to share it with the readers of Room-Noise. Check out Düzi's latest mixtape featuring genres of Progressive/House/Vocal/Electro. For more mixtapes by him, check out his MySpace page linked at the bottom.
- Gravitonas – Religious (Dada Life Remix)
- Duck Sauce – Barbra Streisand (Afrojack Meaty Mix)
- Martin Solveig and Dragonette – Hello (Bassjackers Remix)
- Roger Sanchez – Another Chance (Leonardus Remix)
- Angger Dimas – Are You Ready (Original Mix)
- Neon Stereo – I See You Baby feat. Kween G (Vandalism V8 Club Mix)
- Carlos Barbosa & Artistic Raw – As We Drop (Original Mix)
- Alex Gaudino – I'm In Love (I Wanna Do It) (Robbie Rivera Remix)
- Axwell – Nothing But Love (Remode Mix)
- Kaskade & Seamus Haji Feat. Haley – So Far Away (Original Mix)
- Sandro Silva – Yearbook (Original Mix)
- Pryda – M.S.B.O.Y. (Original Mix)
- Boys Noize – Yeah
- Wolfgang Gartner – Illmerica (Extended Mix)
- Swedish House Mafia – One (Congorock Remix)
- Tiesto feat. Diplo – C'Mon (Original Mix)
- Young Rebels & Francesco Diaz – Damascus (Dada Life Remix)
- Kaskade feat. Dragonette- Fire In Your New Shoes (Sultan and Ned Shepard Electric Daisy Remix)
- Robbie Rivera – We Live For The Music (Funkerman Remix)
- Mobin Master feat. Stephen Pickup – Feel The Rush (Miami Husslers Remix)
- Kaskade feat. Haley – Dynasty (Dada Life Remix)
- Afrojack ft Eva Simons – Take Over Control (Vocal Extended Mix)
- Afrojack & Gregor Salto Feat. Jimbolee – I'll Be There (Main Mix)
Download: RELEASE MixTape – Düzi
- Constance Chan


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Thursday, 19 September 2013
Winter War Test Figure
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I have succombed to this Kickstarter Campaign too and I was searching for a good mean for painting white camo suits... Your tutotial is perfect, many thanks !ReplyDelete
That's very good indeed Keith! White (or off-white) can be very tricky to get right but I think you're on to a winner there.ReplyDelete
I am going Finn also, I am about to pledge....I was looking at Italians for the Axis book for Bolt Action but this deal is too damm good to pass up and gives me a winter war army and something to play against Soviets for fun.ReplyDelete
Looks good. White I find tricky to get right your is really well done.ReplyDeleteReplies
Best thing I have found is Foundry Paints: Artic White Paint set, has some nice grey tones to white in the kit. 3 colors...base+2 highlights...been using the hell out of mine. About to have to order more. The Charocoal is another nice one.Delete
Good looking Fallschirmjäger. I was looking at the Winter War KS too but I'm unfortunately not overly excited about the sulpts.ReplyDelete

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The truck garden has produced veggies all summer but the large squash (or was it a pumpkin this year?) that grew from a pot where the engine was has been cut back.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Willow Tree Gardens is Ready for Winter!
The truck garden has produced veggies all summer but the large squash (or was it a pumpkin this year?) that grew from a pot where the engine was has been cut back.
8 comments:
That gorgeous poppy is crazy! It wouldn't be given the time of day in July, vying for attention; today it's a star! One day I'll find a suitable rusty iron chair (like that bellow the poppy picture) and plant it's seat full of succulents.ReplyDelete
A light dusting of snow in West Seattle this morning; TGIF.
We got about an inch and a half and a two hour late start. Roads are clear now.ReplyDelete
I love surprises like that out-of-season poppy bloom. That's a great selection of sempervivums too - none of those I've seen locally are colored up like that but perhaps that's just reflective of the temperature difference between our locations (even if we do think 60F is VERY cold here).ReplyDelete
Ha! I kind of like the lizards. Seems like we'd share the same sentiments about winter.ReplyDelete
Since it's very cold and going to snow here, we don't want to think about you having year round plants.ReplyDelete
I don't think the blooming plants will be looking so good this week. I noticed the Rosamunde Rhodie in our neighbor's yard that was blooming now has brown blobs where the trusses were.ReplyDelete
Yes, you are lucky! Plus, you get some snow occasionally, too. Seems like you live in a very good place for a gardener. I miss my plants during the winter. I'm so glad I have a sunroom to overwinter a few of them.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Your winter looks more like spring to me, odd to have the pot with ornamental grasses (fall) eight alongside the pansies (spring). We are getting ready to hunker down for a few nights in the teens and single digits. I can't say I'm excited for that...ReplyDelete


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Android to be Badly Hit by Malware in 2013
Bangalore: A recent study by Eset, predicted that the Android operating system will be badly hit by malware in 2013. According to the report, there will be an "exponential growth" in the number of malware in the coming year.
The increasing number of users using android devices for banking purposes as well as the growing smartphone adoption is attracting the cybercriminals. According to the report, there will be a 76 percent increase in the number of users who will use their smartphones for banking purposes. In 2011, there were only 300 million people who used their smartphones for banking purposes, but in 2013, the number will touch 530 million.
Furthermore, the report highlighted that the Android operating system has more than 64 percent of the smartphone market share. In 2011, it was only at 43 percent. According to the report, as the market share of the android operating system rises and as more people store important information such as corporate data or personal data, "cyber criminals will develop more malware to steal information, thus gaining illicit revenue."
Malware targeting the android operating system will not only increase at a substantial rate; however they will "continue to evolve until they are very similar in capability to their peers in the world of more traditional computers."
In another report released by Lookout Mobile Security recently, 18 million smartphones running on the Android operating system will be affected by different malware by the end of 2013. However, the report further highlights that the prevalence of malware attacks is dependent on the location as well the behavior. The attacks would vary from 0.20 percent in Japan to 34.7 percent in Russia. In the United States, only 0.40 percent of the Android smartphones are expected to encounter some malware and spyware.
Toll fraud emerged as the biggest mobile threat in 2012. However, according to Darek Halliday in a blog post on lookout.com, "Toll fraud will continue to dominate the 2013 mobile threat space, despite forward momentum on the platform to block these types of attacks."
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WASHINGTON - Public-broadcasting executives already knew they faced a stiff fight this year to protect their federal appropriation in Congress amid stern calls for deficit reduction.
But after a conservative activist released a video last week of a top National Public Radio fundraiser maligning "tea party" activists and the Republican Party, station managers are bracing for the worst.
The controversy, which led to the rapid resignation of NPR Chief Executive Officer Vivian Schiller, hit as Congress is wrangling over this year's budget.
In its version, the House stripped all federal funding for public broadcasting, which would amount to a cut of $445 million in 2013, a drop of 15 percent on average for nearly 1,300 local public-radio and -television stations around the country.
The cuts would be significantly deeper for small and rural stations, including nearly two dozen that get at least half of their revenue in the form of federal money distributed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
"The loss of federal funding would be devastating," said Eric Smith, general manager of WNMU, which operates public-television and -radio stations in Marquette, Mich., that broadcast across remote areas of the Upper Peninsula and northeastern Wisconsin.
Conservatives have long targeted federal support for public media, accusing NPR and PBS of having a liberal bent.
Last week, congressional leaders pounced on the incident involving now-departed NPR fundraiser Ron Schiller (no relation to Vivian Schiller), who was captured by a hidden video camera suggesting that NPR would be better off in the long run without taxpayer support.
"Perhaps the truth finally came out," House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., said.
Steve Bass, president of Oregon Public Broadcasting and a member of the NPR board of directors, said he's worried that the bipartisan support the system historically enjoyed, particularly in the Senate, has been eroded by Schiller's comments.
Activists posing as members of a fictitious Muslim organization recorded NPR's Ron Schiller calling tea-party activists "seriously racist, racist people," among other inflammatory remarks.
"I fear this may make it harder for people to stand up and support something I think they still believe in," Bass said.
"The situation at NPR with Ron Schiller's outrageous comments could not have come at a worse time in terms of federal funding," said Tim Isgitt, Corporation for Public Broadcasting's senior vice president for government affairs. "With the deficit challenge that Congress is trying to address right now, we unfortunately have given them a little fodder for cause for defunding."
The budget fight will likely get decided in the Senate, which has traditionally been more supportive of public broadcasting.
But Senate leaders are under pressure to come up with a compromise bill that gets closer to the House proposal, which put Head Start preschools, low-income heating assistance and health services on the chopping block.
"I've never been in favor of eliminating funding until now," said Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, a Republican who acknowledged that "people who I very much value love public broadcasting."
"I've always been supportive of it, but right now, I'm willing to cut back on a lot of things," he said.
Public-broadcasting advocates said they remain hopeful that Congress will ultimately approve some funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the private entity that distributes federal funds. Seventy percent of the corporation's funds go to local stations, which, in turn, pay dues to NPR and PBS.
"The events of this week have not been helpful, obviously, but I think it's fair to say that we're finding from our soundings on Capitol Hill that at least most of the people who were with us are still with us," said Patrick Butler, president of the Association of Public Television Stations.
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October! How I love you! It's the first day it's felt legitimately cool (not just me being a whiner) in the morning, so I celebrated with tall boots and my favorite handknit sweater. How are you celebrating the coming of fall?
This week has been a whirlwind with a bunch of fall decorating projects, which is usually not my thing at all. I made a big burlap bow (super cheap thanks to craft store sales and coupons!) to put on a grapevine wreath for the door, then set up a trick or treat station so we can still get candy to the big kids after our little has gone to bed. It's also just a great display for getting your jack o'lanterns off the ground.
This Week's Featured Posts
So much great stuff this week! Speaking of getting ready for fall, these printable activity pages from A Little Pinch of Perfect are so cute and great for the little ones who love dot markers. There's also math, writing and counting activities. So great.
The girl is a big fan of Legos, so I was really interested in this post from Brain Power Boy full of ideas on how to save money on Lego sets. Knowing the retail prices and where to shop and when can make a big difference for the pricey sets that kids love.
We always seem to have a lot of old jeans around and I love using them for projects. These mum and child sized backpacks made out of old jeans by My Cookery Album are super cute, and she made them both from a single pair of jeans that cost £2.50.
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By Kathleen Hart
The president scrubbed climate change
from the pages of whitehouse. gov, but
the crack in the Antarctic ice shelf
had the gall to grow by 6 more miles
on the same day.
I have declared global warming to be
a Chinese plot, the president proclaimed, but
the silly scientists disobeyed, and announced
2016 to be the hottest year on record 2 days
after the inauguration.
A senior aide appears to soothe us,
explaining that there are alternative
facts, but the weather won't cooperate ,
the snow in California, where all trends
start, having the insolence to warm
to rain, and rain, the bastard, promising
nothing but flood, flood, flood.
Kathleen Hart's collection A Cut -and-Paste Country is the recipient of the inaugural Jacopone da Todi
Poetry Prize. Poems have appeared or will appear in A Quiet Courage and Glass: a Journal of Poetry.
Hart is a former college instructor and high school teacher who currently resides in Texas.


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Oh I love autumn. Not only is it the time of year when I love to snuggle up in comfy knitwear, I also get to wear my favourite kind of lips. Berry shades.
As you can see, I've gathered quite a collection of berry shades over the years. Some are sheer, some are opaque, some are deep berries and some are lighter.
Let's start with the top one, one of my favourite every day shades. Revlon ColorBurst Lipbutter in Berry Smoothie. This is such an easy one to wear. Glides on very easily, if you're skilled you won't even need a mirror and it feels very nice and hydrating on the lips. With the Revlon Lipbutters you will have to re-apply a couple of times throughout the day.
Next is another Revlon Lipbutter in Rasberry Pie, this one is slightly darker and brighter than Berry Smoothie, but still very wearable.
Another sheer one is one of my all time favourites, Chanel Coco Shine in Bonheur. This shade is probably the closest to my natural lip shade, so one I grab a lot on a daily basis. It's very sheer and hydrating and has a little bit of sparkle.
Next is one most of you probably have heard of before. MAC Plumful is a lustre finish, so still quite sheer but buildable. A bit deeper in colour than Berry Smoothie and Bonheur, but still very wearable for everyone. This one too is very easy to wear as it is very smooth and hydrating on the lips.
Lastly are two more 'out there' shades. MAC Rebel and Topshop Called Up. Rebel is the darkest of the two and more purple than Called Up. It is also the hardest to wear. It's a Satin finish so quite dry on the lips. It will last very long though. Called Up is the easier one to wear as it is very creamy on the lips, but still gives an opaque and lasting colour.
So there you have it, all my berry lipsticks.
Which one is your favourite?
PS: Keep your eyes pealed for a Red Autumnal Lips soon!
Love, Alissia x
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For 30 years now, The Tick has existed on the periphery of comic book culture in the realm of cult appreciation, but near mainstream obscurity. Sure, there have been attempts to create a successful transition to other media, but The Tick's cult status has been one that's difficult to shake, especially for ratings hungry TV networks. But in the era of Peak TV, you don't need millions of viewers to be a successful series, and in the same way that streaming video sites have saved numerous cult-favourite IPs, The Tick was chosen for resurrection by Amazon, and now, you're guaranteed to get at least one full season of the new Tick.
Amazon Studios has officially announced that The Tick will be part of its 2017 class of pilots that will be going to series. The Tick, starring Peter Serafinowicz as the title character along with Griffin Newman, Jackie Earle Haley, Valorie Curry, Yara Martinez, and Brendan Hines will be produced by original Tick creator Ben Edlund, and Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfeld. Wally Pfister, cinematographer for The Dark Knight trilogy, directed the pilot.
According the plot synopsis, "In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, the new The Tick series follows an underdog accountant with zero powers who comes to realize his city is owned by a global super villain long-thought dead. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero."
The Tick first appeared as the mascot of New England Comics in 1986 and appeared in his own comic two years later. An animated series ran for two seasons on Fox Kids in 1994, and a live-action series premiered on Fox in the fall of 2001, but was cancelled after only a couple of episodes. Amazon's series will debut sometime in 2017.
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A section of Caton Road will close next weekend as part of ongoing work to the Heysham M6 Link.
Roadbuilders Costain said that a critical section of Caton Road (A683) will "unavoidably have to close" to allow major reconstruction and resurfacing to take place.
Between Friday January 16 to and Monday January 19 2015, Costain will close off the section of Caton Road directly under the M6 motorway bridge.
Following liaison with the county council's highways team, Stagecoach, and the police, engineers will close the road between the M6 sliproads north and south, located either side of the M6.
Although diversion signs will be erected, drivers are being advised to familiarise themselves with alternative routes, and plan ahead.
The road will close from 8pm on Friday until 6am on Monday.
Engineers will work round the clock to completely re-construct the road surface.
Motorway traffic will be diverted to the next junction depending on the direction drivers wish to travel on the M6.
For example; southbound traffic from Lancaster will need to go north to junction 35 and then turnaround, likewise northbound traffic from Caton will also need to head in the opposite direction initially before re-joining the M6 at junction 33.
Northbound traffic from Lancaster and southbound traffic from Caton should use the sliproads as normal.
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Yes, it is true—much of what we learn is actually from our patients. If we listen carefully and we start to hear the same things over and over again, then we know there may be some truth to what we've heard. Patients do not lie.
So, what have we heard from our patients? Here are some of the things that you all have said "bulk things up." They may or may not have scientific validity, but we have heard them a lot.
The one thing we do know is that each HPEN consumer is very special. Rarely do we have two clients who react exactly the same to any given food or treatment. So give these things a try—one of them may help! Please send us your ideas (c/o Lisa Metzger, Oley, 214 Hun Memorial, MC28, Albany, NY 12208, or email@example.com). We'd love to hear what works for you.
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Boston #Occupy Gets The Boot
while Occupy Boston protesters may be exercising their expressive
rights during their protest, they have no privilege under the First
Amendment to seize and hold the land on which they sit." - Judge Frances
A. McIntyre
By Dell Hill
Another day, another court decision against the #Occupy protest movement. This time it's in Boston and the Boston Herald has our report.
Boston #Occutards Square Off With Boston PD
"Hours after a judge lifted an injunction, Mayor Thomas M. Menino called on the defiant Occupy Boston protesters to strike their tents and stop camping at Dewey Square.
conditions at Dewey Square have deteriorated significantly and pose
very real health and safety risks. The city strongly encourages the
Occupy movement to abide by the Rose Kennedy Greenway regulations and
remove their tents and refrain from camping in that area," Menino said
applaud the judge for clearly recognizing the City's authority to
protect all of our residents, including those currently at Dewey Square.
Our first priority has always been and will always be to ensure the
public's health and safety," Menino added.
ruling gives the mayor the authority to remove the occupiers from their
downtown tent city, but Menino spokeswoman Dot Joyce said there are no
immediate plans to do so.
is a strong police presence at the Occupy encampment with 15 uniformed
police on the outskirts of the rambling tent city and five Transit
Police SUVs parked nearby outside South Station.
city is pleased with this decision, which gives the city clarity on
this issue and the ability to maintain the safety and well-being of all
of our residents," Joyce said. "This ruling gives us the ability to
take action if and when the time comes to do that."
learned by email this afternoon that Suffolk Superior Court Judge
Frances A. McIntyre lifted the temporary restraining order that has
blocked city officials from forcibly dismantling the Dewey Square
encampment. That order was "vacated" as of 3 p.m.
judge ... has ruled against our case and has lifted the temporary
restraining order," an occupier named Eric told group members in the
email. "Ben (one of the group's lawyers) asked me to disseminate this
info widely. I haven't seen the ruling and don't know the reasoning of
Occupier Dave Lehnert told the Herald: "Oh my, I'm stunned, absolutely stunned."
Ryan Cahill, who has been in Washington, D.C., for the past several
days, said, "Yikes, that's exciting. I thought we had more time."
Cahill said he plans to return to Boston as soon as possible, to figure out the group's next moves.
judge ruled today: "... while Occupy Boston protesters may be
exercising their expressive rights during their protest, they have no
privilege under the First Amendment to seize and hold the land on which
they sit."
judge goes on to say: " 'Occupation' speaks of boldness, outrage, and a
willingness to take personal risk but it does not carry the plaintiffs'
professed message. Essentially, it is viewed as a hostile act, an
assertion of possession against the rights of another. The act of
occupation, this court has determined as a matter of law, is not speech.
Nor is it immune from criminal prosecution for trespass or other
her 25-page decision, McIntyre went on to say: "... the setting up of
the tents, sleeping, and governance on Dewey Square is expressive
conduct and symbolic. Nevertheless, it is subject to City and Park
regulations and restrictions.
"Their lawyer has argued that 'the occupation is the message.'
begs the question: can a group take over and occupy public property in
the name of the First Amendment? No controlling opinion has been
offered that has considered the seizure of a public forum as a First
Amendment exercise. The court grasps the nettle and states that
occupation, defined as taking possession by settlement or seizure, is
not a symbol or expressive conduct that is constitutionally protected."
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Mullen sits at the geographic heart of the Sandhills. For a region known for its striking beauty, it's appropriate that one of the world's best golf courses stretches out across the land here. Sand Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole private golf course designed by pro golfer Ben Crenshaw. Golf Digest has ranked the Sand Hills Golf Club number one in its Modern List. To get there, travel 12 miles south of Mullen on Highway 97 to mile marker 55, then go west three miles. Visitors are welcome at the clubhouse, but to golf, players must be members or sponsored guests.
The Nebraska Sandhills are also home to the world-class Dismal River Golf Club. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this is links golf: rugged, windblown, hard and fast. The course is located two miles south and 17 miles southwest of Mullen. (308) 546-2900. Mullen also has a fine public nine-hole course called Mullen Golf Club. (308) 546-2446.
Experienced canoers and kayakers can test their skills on the Dismal River south of Mullen. It's a fast-flowing, spring-fed river with plenty of twists and challenging submerged debris.
People looking for a family-friendly river trip can float the Middle Loup River just north of Mullen. The Middle Loup's spring-fed and calm waters meander through sloping Sandhills canyons. Canoe and kayak rental is available for both rivers. Stock tank rental is available for the Middle Loup.
The Nebraska National Forest, Bessey Ranger District lies between the two rivers and campsites are located adjacent to the rivers. The Dismal River meets the Middle Loup River east of Dunning. For more information on Mullen or the rivers, call (888) 278-6167.
Dismal River Outfitters is a big-game hunting ranch with more than 50,000 acres available for bison, elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer and turkey hunting. The ranch is 14 miles south of Mullen. (308) 546-0567.


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While California may grow eight times the amount of cannabis state residents can consume, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration is dimming the brilliance of the Golden State's illegal cannabis plants.
According to the DEA's 2016 Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program Statistical Report, the agency seized nearly 5.35 million cannabis plants in the United States in 2016. With nearly 3.78 million of those cannabis plants coming from California, the Golden State accounted for 71% of total plants seized in America.
Beyond having the highest number of total plants seized, California also accounted for 70% of the country's outdoor plants seized and 75% of indoor plants seized.
According to The Sacramento Bee, indoor plants may have only comprised 8% of all plants seized in the state, but it has been at least eight years since California has had an indoor plant seizure rate that high. Even with state and federal data, a DEA spokesperson in San Francisco was "unable to speculate" as to why there has been an increased rate of indoor cannabis plant seizures in California.
While the DEA's statistical report may not give details as to why California's illegal growers are moving indoors, the agency's National Drug Threat Assessment Summary from November 2016 attributes growers moving indoors to a need to evade detection and increase production.
According to the report, "Indoor production is more difficult for law enforcement to discover and has the advantage of not having to rely on climate conditions or growing seasons."


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Paris may have it all over New York for croissants, bike-sharing and availability of unfiltered cigarettes, but yoga classes?
Jan Benzel, an editor at The Times who wrote the New York Send-Off series on City Room last year as she prepared to depart for an assignment in Paris at The International Herald Tribune, reports from the City of Light that yoga is enjoying something of a boomlet, at least in part thanks to New York, and serves as a sure cure for any slight bout of holiday homesickness. You can even find an American teacher.
Read her dispatch on the French yoga scene.


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The use of radiation to 'decontaminate' food is growing around the world. It is not known to me if these kinds of food are required to be labeled as such or not.
I do not have a lot of facts surrounding the irradiation of food. Much of what I have found is speculatory in nature. However, YOU, as a consumer have the responsibility to educate yourself about the benefits and detractors of irradiated food.
If I know a food has been irradiated, I don't want it. I'd rather throw it away than eat it. There is no way to know what that 'dead' food will do to you, especially over the long term.
I'm a big believer in the natural enzymes that occur in foods and I believe they are good for the body. But with irradiated food you get a lot of dead enzymes. I don't want that. Do you? Denatured proteins? Mutated or deformed molecular structures? Who knows what all this will do to us? Do we really know what is truly needed or are our scientists playing a guessing game with OUR lives.
Can you blame the scientists? They are simply producing studies that are paid for by people and companies who have the money to pay for such research. Do you think the information provided isn't distorted or slanted in favor of the payer under such circumstances? Or if they are not, do you think the temptation is there? And if it is, how many will succumb to that temptation?
I'm asking for a reason: to stimulate dialog on these issues and other related ones.
The following FAQ does not come from an unbiased source. However, at the same time, I think it is worth taking a look at. As I mentioned before, each person is going to have to go after an education about radiation and food form himself / herself. The information isn't very likely to come to you!
Here is the FAQ I found: https://www.purefood.org/irrad/irradfaq.cfm#1
David Snape
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease
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Today's Dust Storm in Texas Showed Up on Radar and Satellite
A strong cold front moving across northwestern Texas earlier today brought with it 30 to 40 MPH winds that caused yet another dust storm (called a "haboob") that was large and dense enough to show up on both radar (above) and satellite imagery (below).
Even though the blowing dust dropped visibility to nearly zero in some locations across the Texas Panhandle, no major disruptions were reported by news stations in Amarillo or Lubbock.
Many areas across Texas are experiencing severe to "exceptional" drought conditions, allowing strong winds to easily pick up the dry, loose top soil and carry it along in the form of a dust storm.
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In New York City, incredible feats of architecture and design are all around us (like the New Museum, above)…if only we'd look up from our cell phones to notice while walking down the street.
Well, New Yorkers now have reason to stop and look around, as this week ushers in the beginning of Archtober, a month-long, citywide celebration of architecture and design organized by the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY) and the Center for Architecture.
Now in its third year, Archtober offers over 150 curated programs, ranging from exhibits and walking tours to panels and workshops, and draws some of the biggest names in the industry—David Rockwell, MoMa's Paola Antonelli, Jonathan Adler, Todd Williams and Billie Tsien, and more.
On our Archtober to-do list:
A guided walking tour of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island, winner for Best Public Space in T+L's 2013 Design Awards (Oct. 6; $10; fdrfourfreedomspark.org).
The Architecture & Design Film Festival at Tribeca Cinemas, showcasing more than 30 films, panel discussions, and Q&A's with designers and filmmakers from around the world (Oct. 16-20; $14; adfilmfest.com).
Grand Central at 100, a presentation by architectural historian Francis Morrone on the history and legacy of this New York City landmark, hosted by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (Oct. 23; free; classicist.org).
A two and half-hour cruise around Manhattan on one of Classic Harbor Line's 1920s-style yachts, accompanied by an AIA expert tour guide to provide history and facts about the waterfront buildings and bridges (All month long, excluding Wednesdays; $76; aiany.org).
Click here for a full list of events.
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Different Types of Designers – Who Does What & Why?
To some people, this can be very confusing. Frankly, it is, because a lot of Designers in the Home building industry cross boundaries either because the project calls for it, or they like to stretch their skills, or it's good for cash business. Whatever the reason, you need to know what you want out of a Designer and what their Specialty and Talent can provide for you.
These are the major types of Designers you will find in the Remodeling World:
- Architects
- Architectural Designers
- Kitchen & Bath Designers
- Interior Designers
- Lighting Designers &
- Other Specialty Designers
Once you find a residential architect, make sure you find one that concentrates on the Design Concept as much as the technicalities of engineering , drafting, etc. Also have an in depth conversation about Budget. Architects have no true responsibility to the budget, and to be fair, they are working off your "wish list". We all know how expensive those can be. So if your Architect doesn't warn you about keeping your wish list in check and constantly referring to your budget, you run the risk of getting a project that you may not be able to build because it's just too expensive.
Traditionally most Architects typically wanted to hire out at anywhere between 6% and 10% of the total cost of the Project. The range depends on the amount of services included. On the lower end, it usually includes the Design Concept thru layouts. On the higher end, it usually included Project Management.
Engineering, schematics, details, permits drawings, project management, etc., continue to drive the price upwards. Every Architect is different, especially in residential and in small firms, some even work by the hour. You can check with your local AIA chapter to find people in your area.
Architectural Designers
Generally found in Design & Build firms. Design / Build firms are all encompassing builders that have developed a single source of design and construction for people seeking a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, home additions or even new homes. There is an in-house Designer that works on Concept Drawings, layouts, and some perspectives only, thereby keeping the design fees low, while keeping the Budget in mind since they are a construction firm also. Design fees are generally based on a per square foot number or a per hour basis. When Design and Construction Budget/Proposal are accepted, then an Architect then takes the Design Concept drawings thru to working permit drawings and engineering, (these costs have already been folded into the construction budget).
Since these firms depend on getting the construction work, they have a vested interest in good design for their reputation, and keeping you on budget so the Project can be built. Many Custom Home Builders work this way also.
Kitchen & Bathroom Designers
This is a particular specialty that is highly detail driven. Remodeling kitchens and baths is a huge industry with it's own trade association, www.nkba.org. You should always hire a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, (CKD), when considering a Kitchen or Bath Remodeling Project. No other type of Designer is trained in the details, products, safety, and codes that will make your Kitchen or Bath a success. Design fees are generally based on a per Project basis. These fees can be Design only or Design with Project Management. If you are planning of DIY'ing a Kitchen or Bath , you may very well want to consider some Project Management services from your Designer.
Interior Designers
These people make space come alive. I have done many showhomes over the years for kitchen and baths, and I still marvel at how creative Interior Designers can be when they make a plain room transport you to a different time and place with the use of paint, furniture, and fabrics. Faux painters typically come under this domain also, and faux painting is not what is used to be, long gone is the sponge painting. Most of the good Faux painters are into murals and historic techniques.
Lighting Designers
These creatures are illusive, if you have a large project, try to find one. Usually the better lighting showrooms have one on staff. They can make a world of difference for your home. If you have a beautiful space, but it's not lit properly, the whole project falls on it's face.


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Cup spends week with historic hockey familiesby Tal Pinchevsky
This weekend should prove to be a special one as the Stanley Cup serves as the guest of honor on the historic Sutter family farm in Viking, Alberta. The property raised six brothers who played in the NHL in the 1970s, '80s and '90s, combining for an astonishing 4,994 games and 2,934 points.
When second-eldest brother Darryl Sutter earned his first Stanley Cup win as coach of the Los Angeles Kings, it meant hockey's most prolific family would be celebrating a championship for the first time since brothers Brent and Duane won one together playing for the New York Islanders in 1983.
But earlier this week, another of hockey's most famous families celebrated the end of an even longer drought.
Just four days before the Cup arrived in Viking, it spent an evening in Clear Lake, Manitoba with the family of Kings assistant general manager Ron Hextall, who also is part of one of the NHL's great dynasties.
"I was up there a couple of weeks ago with his father, Bryan. I was pretty excited to have the Cup coming up," said Ron Hextall's uncle, Dennis, who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League and whose father, Bryan Hextall Sr., won the Cup with the Rangers in 1940. "My father is on it from when they won the Cup. To have Ronald's name on it is great. Two Hextalls. It's great."
For a Hextall family that has become synonymous with hockey, the Cup's appearance in Clear Lake was a welcome return, especially considering Bryan Sr.' s 1940 win was the last one for the family. Not that the Hextalls haven't had opportunities to bring back the most famous trophy in sports.
Ron's father and Dennis' brother, Bryan Jr, played more than 500 games in the NHL, and Ron won the Conn Smythe Trophy with the Philadelphia Flyers despite losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the 1987 Final. When Ron's son, Brett, was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in 2008, the family's hopes were partially pinned on him to bring the Cup back to Manitoba.
But with the Kings' win this summer, the family instead hopes simply to see Brett play in the NHL, which would make him the second fourth-generation NHL player, after Blake Geoffrion of the Montreal Canadiens.
"We thought Ronald had a real good chance [of winning the Cup] a few years ago when he was playing with Philly. They lost in Game 7," Dennis Hextall told NHL.com. "Then Ronald's son was drafted by Phoenix. He got called up [during the 2012 playoffs]. So he must be fairly high up in their organization. So it's a matter of him just getting an opportunity to get up to that League."
Though Brett didn't make an appearance during the Coyotes' run to the Western Conference Finals, he did tangentially face off against his father when Phoenix and Los Angeles met in the third round of the playoffs with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line. Dennis Hextall admits that, because the younger Hextall wasn't playing, the family sided more with father over son. And following a magical day with the Cup in Clear Lake, the family is hoping to see the NHL debut of young Brett, who like his uncle Dennis is a University of North Dakota alum.
"We've discussed it," said Dennis Hextall, who can't help but mention another prolific hockey family that also just celebrated their day with the Cup. "Obviously you look at the Sutters, six brothers playing in the League. That's phenomenal."


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August 28, 2011
Language of Grace
A Lesson in Vocabulary
1 Peter 3:13-17
Synopsis: Sometimes believers speak in an "unknown tongue." They don't mean to. They may be using English or Spanish or … whatever, but people who speak that language do not necessary understand what the believer is trying to communicate. The language of grace may be better felt than told, but believers still have to try to "give a defense" of their faith to those who have never experienced it (1 Peter 3:13-17; Acts 24:10)
Today, I want us to work on our vocabulary. I don't want us to change it unnecessarily, just take a moment and try to explain some of the vocabulary used in the language of grace.
Scripture Text (NLT): 1 Peter 3:13-17: Acts 24:10
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Direct download: ebc_podcast_8_28_11.mp3
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Are you a college student interested in working in a camp environment during the year? Do you have experience in Jewish and Israeli programming? Apply to be a CYJ Retreats Intern today!
What is the job? CYJ offers a series of weekend retreats during the year. As a CYJ Retreats Intern, your role is very similar to a summer counselor at Camp. See the FAQS below for more detailed information.
You can contact us with any questions.
OR, if you're already excited about spending your Spring semester working at CYJ, apply now!
Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a more specific breakdown of responsibilities of the position.
Pre- and post-retreat responsibilities:
- Attend one training session a month (in person or webinar)
- Participate in pre and post event debriefings
- Plan 1 program for each event
Responsibilities during a retreat:
- Plan or help run programming throughout the weekend for children and/or adults
- Be aware of the schedule and their responsibilities for the weekend
- Depending on the weekend, oversee a bunk of children
- Help with setup and breakdown of programs
- Actively supervise children at all times
- Be on time and prepared for programs and meals
- Be available to children and families for questions and other needs
- Sit with participants at meals and get to know them
CYJ Retreats Interns will be required to work one weekend a month. Below you'll find the list of weekend events:
|Board Retreat Weekend
|Fri. Feb 17th
|Sun. Feb 19th
|Spring Camp
|Fri. March 3rd
|Sun. March 5th
|Passover Camp
|Thurs. April 13th
|Sun. April 16th
|Camp Bat Mitzvah
|Fri. May 12th
|Sun. May 14th
- Staff that can commit to arriving the night before the event will receive an extra $50 for helping with setup.
- If you work all four events we'll give you a $100 gift card of your choice in May
- College student
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults in the camp setting
- Ability to accept supervisor guidance
- Flexible and adaptable
- Act as a role model for children
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
- Experience in Israel/Jewish programming
As a CYJ Retreats Intern, you'll get the opportunity to develop and grow real world skills such as leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and communication. You'll also gain experience in planning and leading Jewish and Israeli programs for children and adults. During the events you have the chance to impact children and their families in a positive way, as well as make connections and build relationships with the Jewish communities of Texas and beyond. In fact, we've even had staff network and find full time jobs from the people they've met at CYJ retreats. In addition to the professional growth opportunities, you get free room and board for the weekend. You also get to spend fun and rewarding weekends at camp with other equally motivated and enthusiastic staff.
Complete the Retreats Intern application on the CYJ website. You will be required to submit 3 references in the application. After we've reviewed your application we'll contact you to set up an interview.
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The Best of the Music & Art Scene In New York From A to G. Daily!
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MouchoPrema (#mouchoprema on Twitter) is a themed week of blogging, started by Totally Filmi in conjunction with Beth and a bunch of others, in celebration of Movember and all things moustache. I picked a couple of films from my to-be-watched pile that seemed appropriately moustache-filled and set to watch them!
..and then I watched three of them and completely forgot about the whole thing until yesterday. But hey, better late than never, I guess?
My first film was Khoon Ki Pukaar, a rather standard dacoit/family drama from the delightful 70's, starring Vinod Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Pran, Aruna Irani, Amjad Khan and Iftekhar. Before we get to the convoluted (but not any more or less convoluted than your usual 70's masala film) plot, let us meet the 'staches.
First we have Amjad Khan as Zalim Singh, our resident bad guy, the dacoit who conveniently kicks off our plot by kidnapping the son of ...
...Pran, a doctor! You might not guess where this is going, though you probably do. The child Zalim Singh kidnaps grows up to be ...
...Vinod Khanna, here reluctantly in the embrace of Aruna Irani, who plays the only girl in their dacoit gang (and if you couldn't figure it out from the screencap, she really, really, really likes Sheru Singh, Vinod's character, here). Sheru Singh, unaware of his true parentage, grows up to be a bad guy, as Vinod Khanna characters are so often wont to do. Is there moral growth in store for us?
Wait, there's a couple of more moustaches to go through.
Shabana's character's father. Because of plot, he doesn't stick around for long.
Iftekhar, unsurprisingly as the police commissioner.
And whoever this guy is, playing the sleazeball dacoit who wants to be with Aruna and therefore hates Vinod, and ...oh who the hell cares, check out this wildly fantastic stuffed tiger!
So, plot: Sher(u) Singh, Zalim Singh and their gang rob the wedding party, that Shanno (Shabana) attends as the bride is her friend. Her father plays hero and gets subsequently shot dead by Sher Singh, but he in return gets shot by the police as the dacoit gang flees the scene.
He escapes to the temple, where his wounds are mended by the priest (Pran), who gave up practising medicine after his son got kidnapped by Zalim Singh. What are the odds, eh? The priest tells the villagers that the man he is housing is named Amrit, even though he knows that the man is a dacoit.
To protect his true identity, Sheru adopts the identity of Amrit. This results in him teaching Shanno how to shoot, unaware that the reason she's learning is to kill whoever killed her father .. Sher Singh, that is.
Now that is awkward.
Meanwhile, he's also trying to think of ways to rob the priest of all the jewels hidden somewhere in the temple. Vinod does a lot of shifty eyes in these scenes, because he's such a good actor that the character he is playing, is not a good actor, and thus comes off as the most suspicious person ever. It's brilliant, really.
Surprising absolutely no one, Shanno and Amrit fall in love, and somewhere in here, the movie tucks a cutesy romantic film inside a pretty grim revenge drama.
Only Vinod and Shabana can achieve a pretty easy-going chemistry when you consider the fact that he's a killer and she's hell-bent on revenge, and refusing to marry until she's killed the man who killed her father. I'm a total sucker for this kind of stuff, so of course I lapped it up, weirdness and all.
And then there's Pran, who is wonderful as the priest who believes in Amrit's inner morality, even when the man himself doesn't. Only he has the natural gravitas for the type of dialogues he gives in this film, and he's great as ever.
Once again something has to be said for the way that Vinod can make me believe in the melodramatic reality of this character who has the sudden discovery that maybe going through life killing and robbing others isn't the way to go, and making good deeds like saving somebody actually also feels good. These are not subtle or grand discoveries, but the way he acts through them is simply so satisfying to watch.
It's "bad boys gone good" (much like Chor Sipahee or Parvarish, or Kucche Dhaage to some extent), and as far as unifying themes for a person's career go, it's a pretty good one.
If I had a couple of problems with the film, it's mostly to do with Aruna Irani's character, or rather, how the story portrayed her and where she ends up. But to get into details would be getting into spoilers, so I'd rather not.
Suffice to say, Khoon Ki Pukaar is far from being a perfect masala film - but as it stands, it certainly delivers a good package: there's romance, action, a tale of lost-and-found and a bit of nice naach-gaana to boot.


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Back with another make for Project Run and Play. This weeks theme was to make an outfit inspired by a favourite vacation spot. Although we haven't actually been there yet I choose Disneyland since Steve and I are constantly talking about when we will take the kids there. Currently we are waiting until Daxton is a little bit bigger so he will really be able to enjoy it. Anyways, when I think Disneyland I think of all the characters and how all the little kids like to buy expensive costumes to look like them. Finnley is currently in full on princess mode so I knew I wanted to make her something inspired by one of the Disney Princesses. Although she loves them all I decided to go with Princess Sofia.
I didn't want to make a big princess gown or anything that was too costumey so I picked the elements that I liked from the original dress and tried to incorporate them into a more wearable casual dress.
For the bodice of the dress I wanted to try and recreate the cap sleeves and the wide neckline. I started with cap sleeve version of the geranium dress, but I extended the bodice to make it sit on Finnley's waist. I also made the neckline have more of a boatneck shape by using this tutorial. To the back I used pearl snaps for a closure. The bodice sits a bit lower than I would like, but after shortening it three times I was having a hard time convincing myself to remove it from the skirt and try a fourth time. I feel a little bit meh with how it turned out.
The scalloped skirt overlay was a must to make this dress even slightly resemble Princess Sofia's dress. To make the skirt I used the full width of fabric with a bunch of extra fabric added to the length. I then folded the extra fabric towards the right side and traced scallops on the bottom and sewed around the lines. Finally I trimmed the extra fabric and turned them right side out. In case this makes no sense you can refer to this tutorial for a better idea of what I did. I also used a rectangle for the white underlay but made it less wide so it wouldn't be as full. Both layers were gathered and sewn to the bodice.
Not so sure this dress scream Princess Sofia, but since that was what I was going for I am going to say success. I do love how the skirt with the overlay looks, but am not completely happy with how my bodice turned out. Thankfully Finnley is happy with it and the fact that it is purple means it should be pretty easy to get her to wear it.
Taking photos of this girl is becoming increasingly difficult and there were a whole lot with this super unimpressed little face.
I did have plans for next weeks theme but they are feeling far more ambitious then I am in the mood for lately so not sure if anything will get finished. I do have the fabric picked out and a definite plan for week 4 so will be back then!


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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Sunday Evening...
30 comments:
Awww the Ellie ornament turned out great! And I LOVE those Ino Schallers! I've wanted one for a few years now. Maybe someday!ReplyDelete
Erica :)
Ellie's mom is gonna' love that! Merry Christmas, Anne - XOXO TanyaReplyDelete
Ellie is adorable and so is her ornament!ReplyDelete
Hi Anne,ReplyDelete
your Ornaments are treasures. Ellies Mom will love it and so will Mr.B. I always admire your skills.
Best greetings, Johanna
Wow very beautiful ornaments..I love them so much xReplyDelete
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Oh, Anne. Ellie's ornament is just the sweetest thing. So wonderful..Happy Sun(oops)Monday..JudyReplyDelete
Ellie is gorgeous, and so is the ornament. Your blog is definitely becoming one of my favorites.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 7:45 AM
Isn't Ellie a little cutie! I think her ornament will get pride of place on their tree.ReplyDelete
Mr B did well with his decorating.
It is beautiful, dear friend!!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness...I have not been on gmail or blogger the past couple of days...I am so sorry my response is late here...
I did get the e-mail, thank you, dear Anne!!!
I now have your gorgeous fairy house on the sidebar...yippeee!
I love the sweet little Santas...
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Love and hugs,
- Irina
It's getting near and you're still haveing so much fun.ReplyDelete
Ellie will be so proud to be the inspiration behind such beauty.
Well done, as always!
More beautiful art, Anne! Ellie's human should be very pleased! It's looking very festive at your place!ReplyDelete
Dear Anne - Ellie's owner is going to love this special ornament. Mr. B is doing a fantastic job with the decorating. Have a great week - xo xo PixieReplyDelete
WOW! I can't even begin to think of all the time and patience you put into your work! They are simply beautiful!! Keep it up!!!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful ornament...your art is flawless. :) I love your pressed glass bowl full of your mom's ornaments,. Beautiful with sweet memories,ReplyDelete
Love the ornament..Ellie is so cute..Are you really going to England??ReplyDelete
Love it very much. Ellie is beyond cute.ReplyDelete
So sweet.ReplyDelete
Love how the ornament turned out.. you captured her sweet essence perfectly :)
Enjoy this week.
Ellie's peeps are going to be so pleased. I love the bowl of vintage ornaments. I have several ornaments my parents brought back from Germany. I love using them on my own tree. I have retired only the Santa. I so afraid he will fall. He has a special place now. Have a grand week. BonnieReplyDelete
The ornament turned out wonderfully! How special!ReplyDelete
I think a little cheer in the way of decorating can actually go a long way....your vignettes are perfect :)
Your Ellie ornament is very sweet and dear - just as I'm sure she is, too. Your printing is just gorgeous on the 2012 oernament. DianeReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Beautiful photos - the one looks like peering into a snowball ... saw one on a show the other day - made me miss having one - loved to shake it up and see the snow fall.ReplyDelete
Those vintage ornaments are beautiful and the photos all so tastefully and vintage-style ...
bu Ellie - oh she's a sweetie. Give her hugs from me! Love her ornament and the 2012 one too.
I'm switching to RSS feed instead of email for your blog. Just cleaning out readers and email and all that.
Great 'nother header photo too! Amazing what the typewriter and cat can do!
Oh, love that sweet little ornament you painted! What a nice keepsake! Mr. B did a great job. Love those vintage ornaments. So pretty! xxReplyDelete
What a delightful ornament of Ellie. Her mom will love it! I also love the glass bowl of vintage ornaments.ReplyDelete
Hi Anne, just wanted to stop by and see what you have been up too ... I love coming here, your work is so beautiful. Thanks for the tutorials on the fairy houses, they are so beautiful, and so is the ornament.ReplyDelete
Kathy M.
Stopping by to wish you a glorious weekend, dear Anne!ReplyDelete
- Irina
You are a busy girl..Hope you take time to enjoy the Holidays..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM
That dog ornament is amazing! Bet there are a lot of people who would want to buy one of those. Merry Christmas!ReplyDelete
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The Social Network team is back with David Fincher directing and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross orchestrating the score in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, an adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by Stieg Larsson. The dramatic thriller, which stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara is also the second adaptation of the book with the first being the Swedish film starring Noomi Rapace.
Mikael Blomkvist(Daniel Craig) is a publisher of Millenium magazine who receives a job offer Henrik Vanger(Christopher Plummer) to solve a mystery regarding a missing family member, Harriet. As Blomkvist digs deeper into the case, he also learns that Vanger ran a background check prior to him being hired. His check was done by a emotionally insane and edgy computer genius, Lisbeth Salander(Rooney Mara). Together the pair dig deep into Henrik Vanger's family's past, as twists and turns come along the way in this movie adaptation which stays rather closely to its source material.
The whole movie itself had a look and feel that is very much identical to that of The Social Network, as Fincher's style is scattered throughout the entire film. The score by Reznor and Ross also holds many similarities to Social Network, though the Network score is much more suited and well-put together than the Dragon Tattoo one. For those who have neither seen the Swedish films nor read the critically acclaimed novels will have no problem following the film's plot however, as Fincher manages to cut down on the novel's rather lengthy parts yet still making the movie comprehensible and enjoyable for the audience.
The cast is filled with many recognizable faces, with Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgard, Robin Wright and Joely Richardson playing important supporting roles. Daniel Craig is suitable in the role of trouble publisher Michael Blomkvist, though it seems as if he did not put an ounce of effort into trying to channel a Swedish accent. Following the first line, he simply resorted to speaking with his English accent, a factor that is made more noticeable than it should be thanks to all the other characters speaking with Swedish accents. The real highlight of the film comes in the award worthy performance by Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander. Mara should indeed be honored as the "breakout star of the year" as she manages to bring multiple levels of complexity and emotional vulnerability to the role. Lisbeth Salander's trouble upbringing and sheer technological talent is brilliantly translated on the screen thanks to Mara's impeccable performance.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has Rooney Mara to thank as she carries this film from beginning to end, as this edge-of-your-seat thriller would have been just average without the actress in it.
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Things were kind of crazy yesterday so I didn't have time to post. Here are some progress pictures of the design wall as I continue to get the shirts cut up and interfaced.
My next decision will be on how I plan on sewing these together. I have a couple of ideas, but I will have to play around with them before I commit to what I am going to do.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
T-shirt quilt progress
Posted by patty a. at Wednesday, March 29, 2017
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- Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...
It will be interesting to see your layout. This one has a lot more color in it than your last two.
- March 29, 2017 at 6:22 PM
- barbara woods said...
That's what I am doing now. Still cutting and interfacing , put them together so I can quilt each one
- March 29, 2017 at 8:33 PM
- Kaja said...
I like the range of colours you have here.
- March 30, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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Visit at the PGD International
Important visitor and the Martin-Luther-Hospital: the Kenyan Health Minister Pacifica Kerubo Onyancha and the governor of the province of Kisumu, Jackton Nyanungo Ranguma, were accompanied by high-ranking representatives of the health sector in order to make a first-hand picture of the German health care system.
The trip was organized by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), headquartered in Bonn They were received from the hospital Board and Christian Wolter, who is in charge at the hospital in Berlin for quality management.
The questions of the delegates were interested and curious: how is settled, the system by which patients are treated as work hygiene standards, the Interesting for the German specialists: In Kenya it does not distinguish between outpatient and inpatient care of patients here sick is just sick.
The need for expertise in Kenya is large, that's why the interest of those responsible is also enormous. At the end gab`s, according to the season, a hearty Oktoberfest dinner in the restaurant of embassy, right across from the hospital


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Thursday, July 08, 2010
Jada in Brown.
So what better than to knit to make yourself feel a little better?
Started: May 5, 2010
Finished: June 20, 2010
Yarn: Rowan Lenpur Linen. Colour 570 (brown). 9 skeins for the large.
Pattern: Jada by Sarah Hatton from The Lenpur Linen Collection.
Adjustments: None, knit as written. Do make note of the yardage required. Even though my gauge was correct and I was using the yarn it was written for, I ran out.
This was actually knit for a store sample...which will eventually come home to me. It's a little warm right now for me to wear anything other than a tank top. You can have a good look at it at Shall We Knit in New Hamburg.
I know I will get a lot of use out of it. I wear tanks all year long. Just throw this over a tank for fall, no problem. It will actually be great for breast feeding as well, offering a bit of privacy for the baby to eat;)
The pattern is well written. It has a simple lace stitch to it, which is easily memorized. It eventually turned into my mindless tv watching knit. The main piece is pretty large, like knitting a baby blanket that you sew up and add some ribbed cuffs and bands to.
The Lenpur Linen yarn is pretty interesting. It is 75% Lenpur and 25% Linen.
Linen we are pretty familiar with. Beautiful, durable...a luxurious fiber that keeps you cool in warm weather. It is a vegetable fiber, from flax, a bast fiber taken from the stalk of the plant. It is easily dyed and softens but doesn't loose colour when washed. Yes, it does wrinkle but it presses easily. Like cotton, it has poor elasticity and does not spring back readily.
Lenpur...is also a plant fiber. It comes from white fir wood. Yup, it is a cultivated wood fiber! It is surprisingly soft to the touch. Garments made of Lenpur are thermoregulatory, anti-odor and absorbent. Another perfect fiber for warm weather.
So what does this mean to the knitter? Well, this blend is perfect for spring and summer knits. The drape is wonderful, perfect for shrugs, shawls, scarves, wraps, summer shells, whatever! It knits ups really nicely. Although there is no elasticity, I didn't have a problems with my wrists or elbows like I sometimes do after knitting with cotton. The look of the fabric is much more luxurious than cotton. I sometimes avoid cotton because of that dishcloth look...you don't need to worry about that with Rowan's Lenpur Linen. The colours are nice deep hues and don't look faded.
The washing instructions are pretty specific:
Dry clean or hand wash in soapflakes; do not soak; cool rinse; do not wring; short spin; do not leave wet; reshape and dry flat away from sunlight; use a damp pressing cloth.
Ok, sounds like it is high maintenance. Well, I gave it a quick bath in eucalan, rolled it in a towel to get rid of most of the water and then reshaped it on my blocking board. I pinned it here and there to the measurements. Once dried it looked great. It softened up and actually looked freshly pressed...not crunchy. I did press out the fold line (it was folded in half on the blocking board) before photographing.
My only complaint is it sheds these little hair like fibers on you while you are knitting with it. I tend to wear white, so it was really visible on me. I'll let you know, now that it has been washed, if it does it with wear.
So, would I use this yarn again? Yes! Without hesitation.
By the way, thank you for all of your encouragement with the preganacy. I know that I am not the first woman in the world to be pregnant...every person that has ever lived came from a woman. It's kind of incredible if you think about it. Just look at the thousands of people you see in a day...they all came from a mother who carried them around for 40 weeks.
Some experiences are good and some are not. That is life...I know. Thank you for listening and for the empathy...I promise to stop complaining soon.
Like in 7 weeks, 3 days, four hours...;)
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- sweetaimee said...
well it turned out lovely. I will have to look into the yarn it sounds great. I never put the arm issues togather with cotton but I have been knitting with lots of it latley and my right hand is asleep all the time lol. You look great!! Just enjoy all the things you get out of during pregnancy remember those lol no lifting no kitty litter your hubby will do things for you during this time you can never get other wise lol.
- grumperina said...
Awww, look at you and your belly! You look beautiful! This Lenpur sounds very interesting... a little like bamboo, maybe, based on your description? Anything non-wool that I hadn't heard of yet is instantly interesting to me.
- Monique said...
This is absolutely gorgeous on you! Ok, got to get over to Ravelry and put this on my list! ;)
- Melinda said...
You just look simply beautiful!:)
Your shrug turned out great!
- gudrun said...
i love it - and it looks great - i also want to knit it and the lenpur linen is lying next to me on my table...
i wish good luck for the birth of your child - and last year i looked like you and now my little son is 10 month old... lovely greetings - gudrun
- Kara said...
So pretty!
Gee, I never really thought of it that way - all the people I see walking around came from women who carried them in their wombs for 40 weeks - no small feat!
You're doing great and look wonderful, and I love your blog. You always have beautifully-done work that looks professional in every way!
Not too far to go for you now - hang in there!!
- goodkarma said...
You look beautiful! I'm so behind in blogland, I didn't know you are pregnant. I hope you are well and feeling good... now I'll read back the last few posts to see what else I've been missing. :) Beautiful shrug, you wear it well!
- Maryse said...
It's a beautiful shrug and looks beautiful on you! I did not realize that your pregancy was that advanced! Hope you are having a great summer so far!
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...from a very nice friend in Japan!
I haven´t been cooking much japanese food this autumn I´m afraid, but I hope to get back in the swing of things very soon!
My only purchase in the japanese stuff department has been some stationary and very nice fabric for my daughters room from
www.superbuzzy.com. Comes highly recommended, but you will shop too much!
Pictures of my 3,5 yards of medium japanese fabric from November Books coming soon.....
...and later the final result when fabric has been made into pillow and curtains for my daughters room-makeover.
Welcome to my blog.
After a few random posts I've decided to dedicate this blog to my life long project of Japanese food
and culture (and my life in general, especially my travels).
Since my first taste of sushi back in 1997 I've been interested in, and frequently been making
Japanese food.
My interest in the country and culture started long before and continues to evolve.
I was lucky to finally visit Japan in October 2008 and hope to be back soon.
In July 2012 I visited Japantown in San Fransisco, the next best thing!
I was lucky to be back in 2015, 2016 and 2017 thanks to the fact that we now have family living in California.
Both small and big adventures will from now on, as time permits, be shared with you.
I will post other recipes and pictures too, mainly cooking projects, plants and art projects
(including my new love - making kumihimo braided objects).
I hope you'll find it interesting, and feel free to leave a comment or ask questions!
I write mainly in English, but there will be some Norwegian too, especially posts about things
that mainly have Norwegian interest. Tutorials are bi-lingual.
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