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The opera
Old fashioned music
Traviata is famous for being the quietest, most conversational opera Verdi ever wrote. Arias, duets, and dialogue flow into each other in a way that was quite new to his music. However Verdi never gave up some old fashioned ways of writing, particularly the cavatina.
Cavatinas are songs in two parts, and very easy to spot. The first part is slow, thoughtful, and always interrupted. The interruption may be a messenger, or a voice offstage, even a cannon shot, whatever it is it wakes up the singer who swings into the fast, brilliant second part, the cabaletta. This is specially designed to show off the singer's voice and, if they pull it off, they exit to a storm of applause.
Fashionable frocks
La traviata was originally set in the middle of the 19th century, but it's not always necessary to keep a show in its original setting. The director of the Glyndebourne production (Tom Cairns) thought the mixture of parties, champagne, terminal illness, and rich young men (with their escorts) could happen anywhere and he and the costume designer (Hildegard Bechtler) have set the show in modern times. You'll probably recognise the celebrity style – it's like the people you see in Hello magazine sharp suits, cocktail dresses – the characters are obviously dead rich…
The Story
The opera starts with some long quiet notes on the first violins. Its extremely difficult to play straight off , and even more difficult in the Glyndebourne production as the show starts in total darkness. The players have to have their fingers in position before the show starts.
The 1st and 2nd violins play a quiet melody that describes the Violetta's melancholy private character, and then give way to a soft um cha cha as another melody takes over to describe her public face, glamorous, charming, and slightly feverish.
Watch the prelude to La traviata
Prelude to La Traviata from James Hancox on Vimeo.
Violetta's Party
The quiet mood of the Prelude is swept away as the curtain goes up. A stage band crashes into an opening number, and we're in the middle of a party.
Violetta greets her guests, and talks to Gaston, a young man who's just arrived with a shy friend. (The dialogue goes as fast as real conversation but it's screened above the stage in an English translation.)
Enter Alfredo
Violetta has been ill and she hears that Alfredo has called at her house every day to ask after her. Her current lover, the Baron, takes an instant dislike to him, but Violetta offers Alfredo some champagne and asks him to sing them a brindisi, a drinking song.
Watch Alfredo's brindisi
Alfredo immediately agrees, Violetta picks up the tune – and suddenly faints.
A dance band strikes up offstage and the guests rush off to dance in another room. Only Alfredo remains behind.
Violetta is startled to see him there and asks if he really did turn up every day to ask after her. 'Yes,' he says, 'I love you'. Violetta doesn't want to hear this, her life is quite difficult enough without young men thinking they are in love with her. They begin to sing together, but their duet is at cross purposes: Alfredo sings steadily of his love, while Violetta stops her ears and sings a light hearted tune to the words, "This is all much too serious, friendship is all I offer…" Even so, as the duet finishes, you'll notice that Violetta has joined Alfredo in his tune.
She is more affected by the young man than she realises and gives him one of her camellias. Alfredo is ecstatic and leaves with the other guests.
Violetta Alone
Left alone Violetta suffers a reaction. She starts the first part of a cavatina as she muses on the young man's love and wonders for a moment if she should return it.
But she shakes off the idea – there is no true love in Paris, all she can hope to live for is enjoyment. She fills up another champagne glass and swings into a show stopping cabaletta, 'Give me freedom!"
Listen to Violetta's scene at the end of Act1 of La traviata
There is something feverish about the gaiety of this piece, and Violetta is devastated when she hears Alfredo interrupting it, as he sings to her from the street. She manages to finish in fine style but, as the curtain comes down, we can hear Alfredo's music winning the day.
Love and Money
Sure enough, as the curtain goes up on Act Two we find ourselves in Violetta's house in the country. Three months have passed and Alfredo enters to tell us, in another cavatina, how happy he is. He is interrupted by Violetta's maid, Annina, who is on her way to Paris. Alfredo asks her errand, and is horrified to discover that she has been sent to sell up all Violetta's possessions – the life they have been leading in the country has been eating away at her money.
This is an important moment as it shows that Violetta really does love Alfredo and will not let him pay for her. Alfredo is so immature that he hasn't thought to ask where the money is coming from. Now however he knows, and he sings a cabaletta full of remorse for his thoughtlessness. He decides to dash up to town as well and sell all his property. This useful decision gets rid of him for a while and clears the stage for the greatest scene in the opera, Violetta's confrontation with his father, Giorgio Germont.
A Visitor
Violetta enters, laughing over an invitation to a party from her friend Flora. She has no intention of accepting it and tears it in half as she throws it on to the coffee table. (Keep an eye on this invitation though, it's going to be very important at the end of the scene.) A servant enters to say a gentleman has called. "Oh, yes," says Violetta, thinking of her property, "that's my lawyer, let him in…" But in comes Giorgio Germont, Alfredo's father.
Their conversation starts badly. Germont marches in, glares round the room and demands to know who is footing the bill. "Sir," says Violetta, "you are addressing a lady, and this is my house…" Germont doesn't quite know what to do about this – Violetta is obviously not the floozy he had thought her – he tries again and tells her that his son is about to give away his fortune. "I would refuse it, " says Violetta.
A Request
The two of them look at each other, then the real conversation begins. Germont tells Violetta he has come to plead for both his children. He describes his daughter, young, beautiful, about to be married, and now threatened by the scandal of her brother's affair. Violetta is touched by the picture of the innocent girl she can never be, and says, yes, she understands, she will leave Alfredo until Mademoiselle Germont is safely married. But Germont wants more. With rising horror, Violetta realises he is asking her to leave Alfredo for ever.
Her music becomes panic stricken as she tries to get Germont to understand. Doesn't he know that she is dying? They have so little time left, she can't give Alfredo up.
Listen to Violetta's plea to Germont
Her music becomes panic stricken as she tries to get Germont to understand. Doesn't he know that she is dying? They have so little time left, she can't give Alfredo up.
This is one of the key moments of the opera. Both Germont and Violetta are Catholic and believe that real love can only last if it is channelled into marriage. In marriage a couple's affection is blessed by God, whereas, outside marriage, their love will only last a couple of years. Very gently Germont points out what seems to him to be an obvious truth, and adds that, as her love is already doomed, would she give mind giving it up now, rather than wait for Alfredo to get tired of her? They may yet be in time to save his daughter's wedding.
Violetta gives in
Violetta listens to Germont in despair. In her heart of hearts she agrees with him and, though she knows that God may forgive her, Society will not. You will hear her sing 'E vero!' ('It's true!') and from that moment, her affair with Alfredo is over.
She agrees to leave Alfredo, and derives a crumb of comfort from the thought that she has helped an innocent girl, "Go and tell your daughter, " she tells Germont, "that a woman she never knew has given up her happiness for her."
Germont is deeply moved and Violetta begs him to embrace her as his daughter. She tells him to wait in the garden while she writes Alfredo a letter. She refuses to tell him her future plans (they are of course to return to her former life) and the pair part with mutual respect and affection.
Letters and Invites
Violetta writes first to the Baron, to say she is coming back. She gives this letter to Annina (who is horrified when she sees the address). Then she writes a farewell letter to Alfredo and is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the young man himself. She clutches him hysterically, begs him to say he will love her for ever, and runs out of the room, taking the letter with her.
A couple of minutes later a servant arrives, Violetta has gone to town and sent Alfredo a letter. One look at it and Alfredo knows his life is in ruins.
He cries with horror, and turns to find his father in the room. Germont tries to comfort him by reminding him of his family in Provence, in one of the best tunes Verdi ever wrote for the baritone voice.
Not surprisingly, Alfredo is not in the mood for this and roams the room in tears. He comes across Flora's torn invitation, immediately assumes that Violetta has gone to her party, and rushes out of the room. The curtain falls with Germont stooping, to pick up the card and discover where on earth his son has gone.
At Flora's
Act Three lands us straight in another party, quite different from Violetta's. The hostess, Flora, is more flamboyant, there are gaming tables and her guests arrive dressed as bull fighters and gypsies.
The news of Violetta and Alfredo's separation is already common knowledge, and when Alfredo arrives by himself, the men slap him on the back and take him off to play cards. Violetta enters with the Baron and is taken on one side by Flora.
The Baron settles down to gamble with Alfredo, and is soundly beaten.
People start to move to the supper room, but Violetta hangs back. She has asked Alfredo to see her for a moment. Alfredo enters, stiff with fury. He doesn't know the real reason for her desertion, and assumes that she wants to return to her old courtesan life. He begs her to come back and, when she refuses, works himself up into a towering passion and calls in the rest of the guests.
In they come, greatly puzzled, and Alfredo points Violetta out to them. "Do you see that woman there?" he cries, "I lived with her for three months and forgot to pay her – I'll do it now!" And he throws his winnings at her head.
Violetta faints, the guests are thunderstruck, and Germont marches forward. He has arrived in time to hear his son brand Violetta as a fallen woman, and is horrified at the boy's behaviour. He turns on Alfredo, "Disgraceful! To raise your voice in public, and insult a woman!' The Baron walks forward and challenges the young man to a duel; Alfredo collapses into remorse and hysteria.
The scene ends with an immense finale in which all the characters express their feelings; Alfredo simply breaks down, Germont remains inflexible and furious while Violetta, hardly able to stand, sings a beautiful line, full of love and reproach which soars above everybody else.
Watch the Act 2 Finale
The Last Act is set in Violetta's bedroom. She is the final stage of TB and has been deserted by all her former friends and lovers. Only the faithful Annina still attends her, assisted by a charitable doctor. The doctor makes an early morning visit and talks soothingly as he feels the sick woman's pulse. You will hear it fluttering in the strings, and it comes as no surprise to hear that Violetta is dying.
Germont's Letter
Alone, she pulls out a letter from Germont and reads it, practically by heart. He tells her that Alfredo and the Baron fought a duel, neither was seriously hurt, and he took the young man abroad. He has however told him of Violetta's sacrifice, and they are both hurrying home to see her. Violetta puts the letter down, "Too late!" she cries.
Outside a carnival procession passes and, overcome by the sounds of cheerful life going on all around her, Violetta is overcome with grief. At that very moment Alfredo rushes into the room.
Watch Alfredo and Violetta's reunion
The Death Sentence
The two fall into each others arms, and Alfredo immediately proposes to take her away. For a moment Violetta believes it might be possible, she calls for the doctor and tries to get dressed. But she is too weak and, as she realises that not even Alfredo's love can revive her, she faces up to the fact that she must die.
Watch Violetta's collapse
Germont enters to stand by her bedside. He is shattered by what he sees; the man who was so confident that he knew all about love, sees True Love in front of him, dying on the bed. He tells Alfredo that he bitterly reproaches himself.
A Picture
Meanwhile Violetta has found a miniature of herself and she calls Alfredo over. She gives him the picture and tells him to give it to the girl he will marry. Once again Violetta projects herself on to the image of an innocent woman as she imagines Alfredo's future wife. "You are to tell her," she says, "that I will be praying for you both in Heaven.
The End
And now comes the most heart breaking part of the opera. Violetta suddenly gets to her feet. She walks downstage, her arms open wide, "Alfredo!" she cries, "the pain has gone, I feel life returning!" Only the doctor knows that this is the last stage of consumption and, as she turns to her lover, she falls dead to the ground.


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Tesla's electric sedan, the famed Model S, has been hailed by many as "the safest car on Earth". While some of that statement might be true, there seems to be one, little factor that is a throne in Tesla's safe side. And it's quite a big one – fire.
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This happens when the underbody of the car, which carries the battery pack, is punctured. While there have been 3 reported incidents of a Tesla Model S catching fire, luckily none of the passengers in these cars were injured. (more…)
Well if this isn't an indication that the world is becoming more and more digitalized, then I don't what is.
The New Port Beach Lamborghini dealership in California has just announced that they have sold their first car – a used Tesla Model S – to a customer who paid for the car using Bitcoins. (more…)
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This video shows a Tesla Model S go up against a BMW M5. The Tesla has been getting a lot of attention lately, so it will be interesting to see how it holds up against a M5.
The video was filmed during Automobile Magazine's 2013 Automobile of the Year testing.
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Finally, the manufacturers have made announcement regarding the launch of the Tesla Model S, which was unveiled two years ago. The company has answered the pretty long wait by fans and has assured that the first vehicles will be delivered in mid-2012. For Europe, the date could be a tad delayed. The Tesla Model S will reach European shores by the end of next year. Tesla hopes to produce 5,000 units of Model S in 2012. It also expects bring out 20,000 units a year later.
If it wasn't for the spicy price tag, the new Tesla Model S would be a hot seller. Announed just a couple of months ago, the electric supercar is rumored to have at least 1,000 orders in queue. A 5+2 sedan (yes, 7 people, exactly), this electric vehicle is capable of jumping from 0 to 60mph in only 5.6 seconds and can go for a 300 miles distance if on a full charge. For the moment, Tesla Model S can be ordered for a (refundable) reservation fee of $5,000 while the total amount (including the $7,500 federal tax credit for fully electrical vehicles) goes to a good $49,900. I'm sure we'd look good behind the wheel for such an amazing ride …
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It is a crucial month ahead for the waste-to-energy plant proposed at Brahmapuram as a decision on the power tariff to be produced from there will be taken by then.
After a public hearing organised by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) here on the power tariff in May this year, the commission had called for technical details from the project proponent, GJ Eco power. The proposal is to generate power from the municipal solid waste generated from the city and the neighbouring local bodies and use it for power production.
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An outlet for my thoughts. It was either start a blog or get a goldfish.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
A Christmas Gift
Unfortunately, I didn't work too hard at actually going to confession.
Finally, on the last day that I had available before I left to see my family, I took myself down to confession. Only to find that no one was available. As in, the lights are off and nobody's home, though the sign clearly indicates that the confession times should be right at the moment that I was there. I was disappointed, but what are you going to do?
Therefore, I went on my way and headed home a few days later. My mom said that their priest hasn't been able to be as consistent about confession before Mass recently, and he was never that consistent on the big holidays (understandably, since there's so much going on with those). So I gave up my intention to go before Christmas and decided to go on my first available time when I returned to my normal routine.
Only, we ended up going to "Midnight" Mass (one of those 10 o'clock deals, but don't get me started on that.) We had to be there early so my little brother could serve, and wouldn't you know it? The priest was in the confessional!
I was a little unprepared, but I jumped in anyway, because I didn't want to miss. I hope I remembered most of what I needed to say. The thing about this priest is, I never know what he's going to say, but it's usually worth listening to. The first thing that he tells me? That I need to open my heart to receive love.
If you had heard my confession, you might have said (and I certainly would have said) that I needed to open my heart to give love and stop being so hard on everything and everyone around me. But, no, he said that I needed to pray that God would open my heart to receive His love and let it push out the anger and bitterness and frustration.
Well, that was unexpected. And though it was the opposite of what I thought I needed to hear, I knew somewhere- before I even had time to process the words- that it was exactly what I needed to hear. It occurred to me that if I wasn't open to receive His love, then what love would I have to give others? And if I was not willing to receive the love of the people that He placed in my life, the same thing. What store will I draw from to give love to others?
I think, being single, that sometimes it's easy to misinterpret things a little bit. Sometimes it's easy to feel unlovable. Because (however unconsciously) I sometimes see myself that way, it's easy to dismiss the love that is there in the people around me. I mean, I know people love me, and I love them, but I think I don't always allow myself to give that the weight it deserves. If that makes any sense.
Anyway, as disappointed as I was to miss confession when I thought I was going to go, I'm really glad it was a bust then, so I could go to confession when I really needed to go.
Love and healing from confession, and the One they really come from is the One who became flesh to dwell among us at Christmas.
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Such a beautiful example of why God's timing is truly better than ours. While this doesn't make it any easier as you wait for your DH or as I wait for a child, it is a glimpse of hope in a reminder that His promise is real.ReplyDelete
Grateful for the healing and love you received.
First and foremost, I'm glad there's someone with me on the "Midnight" Masses. Ugh..ReplyDelete
Secondly, don't you just love/hate when God's shows off how fantastic His plan is? Glad he's showing how he's working with you.
Happy New Year!
Can they call it Midnight Mass if it's not at Midnight? (sorry, that just irks me!)ReplyDelete
Sounds like God was working in your life, telling you what He wanted to tell you!
I am with you on the confession thing - it just seems so difficult to get to, and yet it often brings such freedom/blessing/new perspectives when we can get there.ReplyDelete
I am glad you had a great Christmas! - and I find the same thing about realizing how much my eating is different from my parents' - but they are from Ontario so I am thinking generational versus geographical??
And ... not to rub it in or anything ... but I got to a REAL midnight mass ;) Hee hee hee!
I hope 2012 brings you much love and many blessings!
Our priests are available for 1/2 hour on Saturday. There is usually no one in line. Ugh! There are sinners out there going to Communion!!!ReplyDelete
I'm glad God worked it out so you could hear these amazing words. He is walking beside you on your journey and I'm praying for an amazing ending soon!
Confession is awesome, and how cool that God worked out all the details for you! It is hard to find even a 10:00 Midnight Mass here. Our choices were Christmas Eve @ 4:00 or Christmas Day @ 8:30,ReplyDelete


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(link) Z P D I ---an actual SCAMMING phone company! (link)
I just paid my monthly local phone bill today and when the receipt was handed to us that's when I saw that we owed almost $200.00 more--we were being charged $2.22 a minute for calls we DIDN'T make.
(These calls were actually an incoming calls-not from our home, but these company is insisting the calls were made from our home.)
ohh...I'm sooo pissed! Even my local phone company is not very helpful.
I called ZPDI and asked the rep to send us a written trace of exact time/date the calls were made and she told me they don't do that. I asked why and she couldn't even come up with a convincing answer--I told her: "you don't even know what you're talking about!..."
I am getting rid of my house phone number, I am signing up for cable-access-online and just stick with my cell phone.
I'm not sure yet what's gonna happen with the bill from scammer-ZPDI, but I'm gonna go as far as writing and contacting congress and FTC.
Gosh....why can't we have a decent and honest business nowadays??!!


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Jobs Report: Read Between the Lines When the Media Manipulate the Numbers
Posted by rabman13 in Bain Report, Politics, The Bain Report on March 6, 2014
If statistics are like bikinis, revealing only what is interesting; the monthly government jobs data is the swimsuit cover-up. While the headlines out of the report capture a glance, the revealing information is inside.
Michigan Unemployment Rate Plummets to 7.8 percent?
An article published by mlive.com on March 05, 2014 the day after my article on Michigan being the "false" Comeback State is chalk full of misleading information bordering on fuzzy math and propaganda! It sure looks like the liberal media with their "presstitutes" are on the Snyder administration's liberal payroll?
Definition of "presstitutes" – A person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner; misleadingly tailoring news to fit a particular partisan, financial or business agenda.
These numbers, released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget a quasi non-elected government agency would anyone expect anything different especially in an election season.
Those within this agency are given jobs by "team" Snyder and we shouldn't expect a true picture of the unemployment and job numbers.
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget was created by former Democrat Governor Jennifer Granholm in 2009 under Executive Order No. 2007 – 30 and was effective March 21, 2010.
Michigan as the "Comeback State" Defies Even Common Sense or Better Yet "Pure Propaganda"
Is it time for Michigan's Legislature to go Part-Time?
Posted by rabman13 in Bain Report, Politics, The Bain Report on March 2, 2014
Full-Time Hypocrisy Just Say "YES" to a Part-Time Legislature
The taxpayers of Michigan would be better "served" with a part-time legislature and it would be more in line with the "Pure Michigan" theme. Michigan legislators worked (in session) only 81 days during 2012 and 100 days in 2011; pay them accordingly.
The way it's set up now only works for the legislators, the powerful "lobbyist" and "special interest" that contribute to their campaign coffers. Essentially public policy is set by these groups over "We the People" who have elected them to represent and serve us. The public be damned.
The idea that they are working for us just does not cut it. The only thing they are working on is getting re-elected so that they don't lose the gravy train they already enjoy along with their spot at the public "feeding" trough.
Many legislators constantly complain about people receiving welfare benefits without knowing their situations by claiming they are lazy and refuse to look for work. These legislators are in session for less than half of the 365 days a year, and yet receive all the benefits of a full-time worker.
They are nothing more than elected welfare recipients, getting all the benefits from the taxpayers in this state without having to show up for work.
Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce advocates for some semblance of legislative reform, especially in light of the fact that far and away the majority of states across the nation accomplish their work on a part-time basis and have for years.
Since they were able to pass 282 bills (that the majority of us didn't want) in three weeks of the lame-duck session, three to four weeks is all they need to work. Cut their pay 75% with no more free public-paid health care. Maybe then the citizens of Michigan will finally get their money's worth.
Feel the pain – it's time for the part-timers to become part-time. Our illustrious Legislature is overdue to become part-time. Since they act like part-timers and meet so infrequently, let's make them what they are: part-time! While we're at it, reduce that over inflated salary to part-time status as well. It's time these politicians feel the same pain we do with reduced incomes, higher taxes and less benefits.
With big money including "corporations as people," controlling the legislative process representing the people of your district is a dream.
The only communication I receive from my legislator is a reply from a staff person telling me why my representative disagrees with my position or suggestion, if I receive even that. I have been told by my representative that I just don't understand how the legislative process works! Oh but I understand all to well.
Let's take a look just some of the wasted time spent by our elected lawmakers in Lansing shall we.
Here in 2014 while our legislators were "in session" Senator Rick Jones (R) got into a facebook exchange with the president of the Michigan Open Carry organization over the Remington Gun manufacturer building a plant in Alabama bringing that state over 2,000 jobs.
Looks to me like our legislators have way to much time on their hands! If they have the time while "in session" to surf the Internet and get into debates we need a part-time legislature.
Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley Led State Officials in taking the Legislative Polar Plunge
Raising money for charity is an admirable cause but not on taxpayer time. If any Michigan worker were to do this as an employee at their work place do you really think their employer would go for it?
I don't think so and they would be looking for a new job! Our elected officials are elected to serve all Michigan citizens and not just one special group.
This bipartisan group of legislators had a swimming pool brought in and filled with warm water to take this plunge in front of the Capitol building in Lansing. Some wore suits, some wore costumes such as superman and one was dressed as a German-Austrian with a stein full of beer. Keep in mind this was at 3:00 in the afternoon while "in session."
Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Twp. in 2013 introduced a resolution for "Talk Like a Pirate Day" that was approved by his fellow legislators. Khan celebrated the passage by taking the podium Tuesday while wearing a black eye patch and saying, "It's time, and now recognized, that the state of Michigan acknowledges this holiday and grants it the recognition it truly deserves." Kahn pointed out that Michigan is the Great Lakes state and should support and promote "worthy maritime initiatives."
Michigan Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing, however, didn't think very highly of the resolution. "I just want to thank the senator from the 32nd District for making the most compelling argument he could for a part-time legislature," Whitmer said.
Is now the time for Michigan's Legislature to go part-time?
You bet it is! I and many I have conversed with all agree that the less time our elected officials spend in Lansing the less damage they can do! More time spent with constituents in their districts and their concerns and the less time spent with "lobbyist" and "special interest" that "pay" for their agenda to be advanced on public policy the better.
Yet Another Government Boondoggle M-1 Rail Line 'on the Wrong Track' for Michigan Taxpayers
Posted by rabman13 in Bain Report, Politics, The Bain Report on February 24, 2014
The Republicans with the Republican controlled legislature in Lansing is passing legislation more in line with the Democrat Party! The Grand Old Party is supposed to stand for a more conservative stand on issues. They are supposed to stand for and believe that the federal government should not play a big role in people's lives. Most Republicans favor lower taxes and less government spending on social programs. They are supposed to stand for and believe in less government intervention in business and the economy. Not the case here in Michigan!
Our current Republican Governor and his counterparts within the Republican controlled legislature in Lansing has proven the exact opposite of the stated stand above they do not adhere to that ideology. Higher taxation, more regulation and bigger government involvement and intervention in business and the economy at the cost to taxpayers has further proven they are on the wrong track for Michigan's taxpaying citizens and the Republican Party's stated mission.
In January 2013, with a $25 million (taxpayer funded) U.S.. Department of Transportation grant under the guise of economic development and the proposed 45 permanent positions for Detroit Department of Transportation workers this project has moved forward. With all the "secrecy" surrounding the Michigan Economic Development Authority (MEDC) and their non-transparency no telling how much other taxpayer funds will be funneled to this project!
We taxpayers have been to this dance before. One look at the projections made when the Detroit People Mover was proposed should send up huge "red flags" to the taxpayers of Michigan. The M-1 Rail Line will eventually be donated to the Regional Transit Authority, officials said. Governor Snyder's 2014 executive supplemental budget calls $2 million "taxpayer dollars" from the general fund to be allocated to the Regional Transit Authority. How much more of Michigan taxpayers' dollars will be wasted only time will tell. The M-1 Rail Line is expected to serve 6,000 riders a day initially and eventually grow to 10,000. See People Mover.
The Detroit People Mover opened in 1987 at the time of planning; the system was projected to have a ridership of 67,700 daily. In it's first year, an average of 11,000 riders used the People Mover each day. The Mover costs $12 million annually in city and "state subsidies" to run. So, all Michigan taxpayers who never have or never will use this system pays for the few who do use it. In 2006, the Mover filled less than 10 percent of its seats! The daily ridership 7,083 – Annual ridership 2,328,084 (FY 2011).
Michigan Senate OKs bill "shifting" $100M for snow removal and RTA
The "Theft" of our road tax money continues!
The legislation would mean at least $10.83 million for the four counties in the Detroit region, including $2.44 million for Macomb County, $3.74 million for Wayne County and $3.86 million for Oakland County, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Michigan Senate OKs $100M plan to repair damaged roads, fill potholes and taxpayer funded RTA Start Up cost.
The supplemental budget includes: nearly $20 million for Harper and Hutzel hospitals, and $2 million in start-up costs for the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan among other carve out's to other entity's.
Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township, said passage was crucial for many departments in the state. If our legislators in Lansing would just wake up and open their eye's they would clearly see that by abolishing the "failed" quasi government entity the business buddy favorite MEDC that would supply the much needed funds that these state departments so desperately need. But if they did that they wouldn't receive the "kick-backs or campaign coffer enrichments now would they!
The authority has $500,000 taxpayer funded capital in the bank to work with, provided through the Michigan Department of Transportation. Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Twp., whose chairman of the Senate Appropriations committee, said a discussion planned for Thursday on a supplemental appropriations bill between him, House Appropriations Chairman Joe Haverman, a Holland Republican, and state Budget Director John Nixon would likely include additional RTA taxpayer funding.
Michigan House approves regional transit authority
Senate Bill 911, which allows for the collection of new vehicle registration fees to fund the RTA, also passed through the House by a vote of 57-50. Earlier on Thursday, the House had taken action only to pass SB 909, the RTA enabling legislation.
2012 Senate Bill 909: Create Detroit regional mass transit authority
Public Act 387 of 2012
Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R) on January 26, 2012, to create a new Detroit area regional transportation authority (previously called DARTA now called RTA Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority) covering Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, and potentially others. Among other powers the authority could levy property taxes (special assessments) and higher local vehicle registration taxes with the approval of a majority of the aggregate of all votes cast in an election (meaning a particular community could not "opt out" of the tax increase).
2012 Senate Bill 911: Authorize Detroit regional transit vehicle registration tax
Detroit Reinvention Senate and House Bills and Public Acts
This article list taxpayer funds given to Detroit in subsidies.
2012 Senate Bill 912: Create Detroit regional mass transit authority
Introduced by Sen. Bert Johnson (D) on January 26, 2012, to exempt the Detroit regional transit authority proposed by Senate Bill 909 (and House Bill 5309) from local zoning ordinances. This is part of Gov. Rick Snyder's road and transit tax proposal.
Public Act 389 of 2012
2011 Senate Bill 445: Create Detroit area transit authority
Public Act 391 of 2012
2012 Senate Bill 967: Authorize dedicated "rolling transit" lanes
Public Act 390 of 2012
Comment on Bill – Re: 2012 Senate Bill 909 by waltduro on March 30, 2012
Here Snyder goes again, looking to raise taxes so his buddies at Business Leaders for Michigan can get paid.
Senate Bill 911, Authorize Detroit regional transit vehicle registration tax
Introduced by Sen. Bert Johnson (D) on January 26, 2012, to give the regional transit authority proposed by Senate Bill 909 the power to impose a higher vehicle registration tax in the region to pay for buses and other public transportation.
Public Act 388 of 2012
Business Leaders for Michigan – Members: Many of these listed members have received taxpayer funded subsidies for their individual business ventures here in Michigan. http://www.businessleadersformichigan.com/blm-members/
Michigan's False "Comeback" Offer Taxpayer Funded "Bribes" to Businesses
Posted by rabman13 in Bain Report, Politics, The Bain Report on February 3, 2014
So you think we have "principled" Republican control in Lansing? Think again! Michigan ranks 38 out of 50 states in per-capita income, 42nd in business climate. Michigan had the fifth highest per-capita income in America in 1953. So what has our politicians done to reverse this trend? They do what any crony capitalist would do they offer "bribes" to these companies with taxpayer dollars to stay in the state.
Kurt Darrow, CEO of La-Z-Boy said La-Z-Boy never found a reason compelling enough to uproot its employees and leave Michigan but if Michigan through the "failed" MEDC didn't pony up the dough to help build it's new headquarters they would move elsewhere! Ohio was actively pursuing them to relocate to their state with subsidies.
Dan Swallow, director of economic and community development for Monroe, said the two grants and the tax abatement were paramount to keeping La-Z-Boy fully committing to staying in Monroe. The company had stated it would remain in Monroe if everything could be worked out, but if it couldn't, it might be forced to go to another county or state.
The company's third-quarter profit soars! Michigan-based La-Z-Boy said Tuesday its operating income was up 37 percent in the fiscal 2013 third quarter, to $23.3 million, compared with $17 million in the same quarter of 2012. The company ended the quarter with $112 million in cash and equivalents.
Note: Republican Senate Majority leader Randy Richardville is a former employee of La-Z-Boy
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The Snyder re-election campaign starts with 6 stops around Michigan. Snyder's campaign says the Monday stops are at James Group International in Detroit, Two Men and a Truck in Lansing and at Downtown Market in Grand Rapids. Two Men and a Truck recently received taxpayer funded subsidies to expand it's business through the "failed" MEDC to expand its corporate headquarters in Lansing.
Because of the "failed" MEDC and it's non-transparent policies there's no telling how much of "our" tax dollars are being funneled to these businesses here in Michigan. One thing is certain and that's the fact that "we taxpayers" are being taken for one hell of ride in this "scam".
The cronyism and theft of "our" tax dollars continues with the "Friends and Family Program" along with the Republicans "Buddy Fund" administered by our elected officials in Lansing. Snyder recently appointed John Rakolta, CEO of Detroit-based construction firm Walbridge and partner of the "failed" Raleigh Film Studio in Pontiac to the board of the MEDC. Oh and by the way we taxpayers are now on the hook for that studios failed bond payments. Can you say "conflict" of interest?
Michigan Republican Party chairman Bobby Schostak is also receiving not just federal subsidies for his new skyscraper high raise office building in Detroit but is seeking state subsidies as well through the MEDC. If you remember Mr. Schostak got his legislative buddies in Lansing to pass "a mortgage bill for one" as to "bailout" his brother who he is partners with in Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. that saved them from paying a $2.4 million judgement of a foreclosure in their Cherry Land Mall in Traverse City Michigan.
Note: Meridian Health Plan is expected to be the sole office tenant in the taxpayer funded Schostak office building in Detroit. Governor Snyder appointed Meridian to administer the new Medicaid (SnyderCaid) expansion/ObamaCare.
When will the citizens and voters of Michigan wake up to the fact that it's not just the Democrats that is the problem it's this kind of Republican control as well. While I am appalled at the liberal progressive socialist policies of the Democrats I am equally appalled at the these same types of policies that we are seeing from the so-called Republicans we now have in Lansing.
Other Sources:
Public Employee Pension Systems Raided To Pay Film Studio Bills – Michigan teachers and state employee systems paid $1.68 million so far for Pontiac studio
Michigan-Subsidized Film Studio Fails; State Pension Fund Had to Guarantee Missed Loan Payments


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Six teams, including the Wizards, had extended training camp invites to Dez Wells, an undrafted shooting guard from the University of Maryland, and he has opted to join the Oklahoma City Thunder, his agent Lance Young told CSNwashington.com on Friday.
Wells has recovered from a dislocated right thumb on his shooting hand that kept him from competing for the Wizards at Las Vegas summer league. They proceeded to fill all 15 of their roster spots with guaranteed contracts, the maximum allowed by the NBA when the regular season tips in October. Teams can carry as many as 20 players during the offseason.
Wells lost that chance to prove to the Wizards that he was worthy because of the setback -- the injury occurred before he left for Las Vegas -- and instead has to make an immediate impression with little time in camp and the preseason.
He initially ruled out the Wizards quickly because they lacked a roster spot but he then reconsidered. The Utah Jazz were said to have had interest in acquiring Garrett Temple which gave Wells pause before making his choice, but CSNwashington.com was told Thursday (as was Wells' camp) that they haven't been in contact regarding a trade of Temple and were likely to keep him regardless.
Wells signed what's called a "make-good" training camp deal. If he makes the cut, a regular-season deal likely would be unguaranteed and involve him being sent to the D-League for long stretches to develop. The Thunder have a franchise called the Oklahoma City Blue.
Wells might've been drafted No. 46 in the second round, but he was intent on not going overseas. The Wizards took Aaron White, a power forward, who agreed to go abroad to get experience and not occupy a roster spot this season. White is playing in Germany and will return to compete for a roster spot in 2016-17 when the Wizards undergo a major overhaul.


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Property Location
With a stay at Dakak Park & Beach Resort in Dapitan, you'll be by the sea and within the region of Magsaysay Park and Zamboanga Del Norte Museum. This 4-star resort is within the region of Dipolog Center Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 160 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from a beach bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided at no charge.
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Nightclub
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Tennis on site
- Roll-in shower
- Free breakfast
- Number of bars/lounges - 4
- Fitness facilities
- Designated smoking areas
- Total number of rooms - 160
- Outdoor tennis court
- In-room accessibility
- Billiards or pool table
- Babysitting or childcare
- Spa services on site
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- On private beach
- Airport transportation
- Number of restaurants - 4
- Accessible bathroom
- Meeting rooms 6
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Spa tub
- Free self parking
- Conference center
- Free airport transportation
- Beach bar
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- 24-hour front desk
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Ned Lamont is a witch! Do not support this man, he will end up screwing us all over with his witchy spells designed to help terrorists. If Ned Lamont had his way, we would all be deported to Afghanistan where we would support opium farmers. He only cares about his Al-Qaeda buddies, who are personally funding his election campaign. I've also heard he is planning on introducing legislation to burn babies for an alternative fuel source. This man is evil-do not listen to anything he says. He is best friends with Mel Gibson, whose drunken rant was a political ploy to take Lieberman down. Don't believe the hype.
This message was not approved by Joe Lieberman, but evidently neither is any of the messages being said about the communist, hippie, terrorist supporting Lamont. All hail the new boss, same as the old. Literally.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
This Just In...
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This is the card I made for the "big shot/new punch" swap at Terri's stamp share today. I loooooove the big shot and we learned so many great techniques with it today. Thank you Terri for your fabulous creativity. I cut the card by placing my folded Chocolate Chip card slightly off the sizzix top note die so the fold stayed in place. I also cut the DSP at the same time for each card. One thing I learned, make sure that the DSP is facing the correct way on the die. It needs to be side you want up facing towards the die. That way the perforations go the right direction. I used Banbury DSP.
Stamp set: Say it with Scallops
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Banbury DSP, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Vanilla Tafetta Ribbon, Top Note Sizzix Die
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Simply Masculine
Posted by Deb at 10:23 PM
4 comments:
- Sharon Graham said...
Very nice. It's so difficult to come up with generic masculine cards and you did an awesome job.
- September 21, 2008 at 3:06 PM
- Kathy W said...
great card, will make a great swap and like that it is masculine scheme
- September 21, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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- September 21, 2008 at 5:19 PM
- Theresa Forseth said...
This is really cool!!!
- September 22, 2008 at 8:20 PM
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FREE SMS packages as offered by some mobile phone companies have their consequences. Our nation seems to have a great sense of humour and even more is its ability to forward such messages. Messages containing jokes ridiculing Sadar ji and Pathan are now a common place, now a new way of making others laugh has been adopted by sending funny couplets. The sad part, however, is that these couplets include the pseudo name 'Faraz' , thus ridiculing the famous poet of the country and cell phones are flooded with such messages. Whereas some couplets seem humorous, others are simply stupid. For instance:
Sufaid kameez mein kyon phir raha hay Faraz
Aj kala jora pa saadi farmaish tay.
There is no problem with tryinh to make others laugh by sending SMS but doing so on account of another person's denigration is shameless act. Is this how we pay tribute to our asset on the death-bed?


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If nautical nonsense be something you wish then you can't beat a SpongeBob & Patrick balloon. SpongeBob is known for being permanently cheerful and this bright and colourful balloon is guaranteed to brighten up anyone's day and make them as cheerful as SpongeBob himself.
The balloon is round with a 45cm diameter and has the same eye-catching image on both sides. Bright yellow and featuring a collection of pineapples, SpongeBob and Patrick are in the centre jumping up and bumping their bellies together in what we can only assume is an act of sheer joy at the very thought of this balloon.
SpongeBob & Patrick will be delivered to your door fully inflated so you don't need to worry about how you're going to get this them off the ground, and when the recipient sees it their face is guaranteed to light up with joy.
This Helium Balloon is an ideal gift for fans of this absorbent, yellow and porous little guy and his not too bright sidekick.


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I don't have much to say about this outfit. I wore it to church, it was fine. However, I wanted to share about our current remodeling project. We're redoing a bathroom in the rental house. It is only 6 feet by 6 feet. Fitting a functional bathroom into that space is very challenging. Right now we're only putting in 2 of the fixtures (sink and toilet), but when I save up some more money in that account eventually we will add a shower, now that we've rearranged the room to accommodate it.
Taking pics in such a small space is awkward too, but here's what I've got.
It's never as easy as taking down wall board and putting up new. As soon as you get in there, you find out that you need to replace whole sections of framing, ancient wiring, and that some idiot used blown in insulation that you now need to replace with batting.
You can't fit a whole 8 foot sheet of drywall into a 6x6 room. You have to cut it, and then seam it. And then add more cuts and seams because of course the wall is like 8 foot 9 or something stupid like that.
That VCT tile I got at the Habitat for Humanity store is FREAKING AWESOME and so easy to work with. I totally should have gotten more stuff at Habitat and must go again soon except it's Sunday and they are closed not only Sunday but also Monday. However next time I should also buy the adhesive remover when buying the adhesive, so I don't have to type blog entries wearing rubber gloves. Also awesome, the "toilet in a box" thing at Menards that includes the toilet, seat, bolts, mechanisms, and wax ring. How wonderful to not have the opportunity to forget some component!
Still to do:
Remove excess adhesive from floor
Finish drywall seams and corners
Paint (got a pretty Green at the Habitat store)
Plumb sink
Ceiling light fixture
Miter-cut and attach floor / ceiling / window trims


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Posted by Health Maven on September 05, 2017
Mung Dahl
1 cup mung beans
2½ cups water
½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 clove garlic crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne
Bring water and mung dahl to boil and simmer for at least 45 minutes.
Spray a non-stick pan lightly. Heat to medium, add mustard seeds and cover with a lid. The mustard seeds should pop like popcorn when heated. When the mung dahl are very soft and like thick soup, add mustard seeds and all remaining ingredients.
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Soft Landing is about you, a performing artist and human being.You will choreograph, perform, train in and teach dance among a group of committed and skilled artists at similar stages in their career, while being lead and supported by experienced dancers and choreographers.
A not to be missed professional development opportunity! Last chance to come and immerse yourself in a two week Performance LAB with the amazing Barney O'Hanlon a core member of The SITI company in New York one of Americas most innovation companies and Australian Director Laura Sheedy. Presented by ReadyMade Works the Lab goes from the 26 January - 6 February 2015 from 10am - 5pm, Monday - Friday with a showing of work at the conclusion of the two week on the 6th February at Carriageworks followed by a Q&A.
Ausdance NSW is currently seeking a proactive, motivated and marketing savvy individual to lead & coordinate a broad range of marketing campaigns. Ausdance NSW invests the ongoing development opportunities for dance in NSW.
A fond farewell! Anton is moving from his role in Marketing/Communications at Ausdance NSW. After a year of tremendous projects, hard work and laughter. A huge thank you from the staff, board, dance sector and of course myself.
All the best,
Michelle Silby Director, Ausdance NSW
Dancenorth is excited to announce that former Dancenorth and Australian Dance Theatre dancer, Kyle Page, has been appointed the company's first Artistic Executive. Also joining the team are Artistic Advisors, Prof Cheryl Stock (founding artistic director of Dancenorth and Secretary General of the World Dance Alliance), and Bradley Chatfield, former Dancenorth rehearsal director and current head of dance at the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts in Brisbane. Very exciting changes ahead!
Jo Dyer, Chair of the Board of Force Majeure today announced the appointment of Danielle Micich as the incoming Artistic Director/CEO for the company, replacing founding Director Kate Champion.
After four compelling heats Fast+Fresh Dance 2014 wrapped up with an abundance of awards for the immensely talented finalists on Saturday 15th November at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. Presented by FORM Dance Projects, Riverside Theatres and The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Fast+Fresh Dance is an annual celebration of young talent, dancers and choreographers who are 21 years old and under.
Applications for the fourth Tanja Liedtke Fellowship are now open! This unique opportunity is offered to professional Australian dancer/choreographers between the ages of 20 and 35 and takes place in Berlin and Frankfurt from 3 August to 5 September 2015.
Inspire and engage your students in dance with Sydney Dance Company DancED program in 2015. Special School Matinees for Primary and Secondary Schools, workshops, open rehearsals and specifically tailored resource packs.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
The Cooper Institute's 2016 Legacy Award Dinner Honoree - Roger Staubach
I will be forever grateful to the Cooper Institute for leading me down the best path at the beginning of my career and as I continue into the future. This piece about Staubach is an example of the positive cycle that Kenneth Cooper has created.
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Infectious disease detection with private information:
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- Saak, Alexander E., 2012. "Infectious Disease Detection with Private Information," 2012 Annual Meeting, August 12-14, 2012, Seattle, Washington 124732, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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- Richard D. Horan & Eli P. Fenichel & Christopher A. Wolf & Benjamin M. Gramig, 2010. "Managing Infectious Animal Disease Systems," Annual Review of Resource Economics, Annual Reviews, vol. 2(1), pages 101-124, October.
- Olmstead, Alan L. & Rhode, Paul W., 2004. "An Impossible Undertaking: The Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis in the United States," The Journal of Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 64(03), pages 734-772, September.
- Benjamin M. Gramig & Richard D. Horan & Christopher A. Wolf, 2008.
"Livestock Disease Indemnity Design When Moral Hazard Is Followed by Adverse Selection,"
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Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 91(3), pages 627-641.
- Gramig, Benjamin M. & Horan, Richard D. & Wolf, Christopher A., 2008. "Livestock Disease Indemnity Design When Moral Hazard is Followed by Adverse Selection," 2008 Annual Meeting, July 27-29, 2008, Orlando, Florida 6542, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
- Anup Malani & Ramanan Laxminarayan, 2011. "Incentives for Reporting Infectious Disease Outbreaks," Journal of Human Resources, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 46(1), pages 176-202.
- Glenn Sheriff & Daniel Osgood, 2010. "Disease Forecasts and Livestock Health Disclosure: A Shepherd's Dilemma," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 92(3), pages 776-788.
- McGee, Andrew & Yang, Huanxing, 2013. "Cheap talk with two senders and complementary information," Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier, vol. 79(C), pages 181-191.
- Kuchler, Fred & Hamm, Shannon, 2000. "Animal disease incidence and indemnity eradication programs," Agricultural Economics, Blackwell, vol. 22(3), pages 299-308, April.
- Jennifer Ifft & David Roland-Holst & David Zilberman, 2011. "Production and Risk Prevention Response of Free Range Chicken Producers in Viet Nam to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 93(2), pages 490-497.
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Band Together is an iPad only Puzzle Platformer published by Backflip studios but developed by a new ambitious group of three students. The gameplay is pretty straightforward, but the atmosphere, charm, and superb graphics are sure to draw you in. Problem is, once you are drawn in, the game will likely be half way over all too quickly having you wishing for more content.
The story of Band together has you playing the role of a young bullied kid, Midge, who likes to seclude himself in his attic where he makes miniscule things with his tiny hands. One day he comes upon an old shoebox and finds a group of interesting creatures and decides to create cardboard structures to put these cute beings through the ringer. As we find out, the creatures need to Band together to complete the one screen puzzles and require light to function or they fall asleep (don't we all!), and are thus deemed Bandies by their demigod. There are no cutscenes, just inter dispersed gorgeous sketch drawings which tell the story of Midges' plans for the Bandies. The AppStore Description actually contains a little more detail as to the background as well.
The overall ambiance of this game is great, and on the new iPad, the graphics are amazing. You can tell these developers put a lot of thought into the mood. There are 30 levels with the first chunk of the levels going by rather quickly if you are puzzle-inclined, and while the later levels do become quite complex, they rarely leave you scratching your head. The developers have noted that updates with new levels are underway.
This game will only run on the iPad2, and the new iPad. If you are a puzzle platformer fan, and considering the developers have noted new levels are to be released, recommend adding Band Together to your collection
At time of this posting, this game is free, so head over to the AppStore right quick!


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MADISON (WKOW) -- Some TV ads say that happy cows come from California, well maybe not anymore. The happiest dairy cows could soon be at UW-Madison, after some needed changes come their way.
For a while now, UW Dairy Science experts have had a beef with their cows' living conditions at the Dairy Cattle Center. Each cow produces about 10 gallons of milk a day, but they're hoping to get even more out of them, by making them more comfortable.
The center was built back in 1956, a crucial teaching and research facility, but a lot has changed since then. Now, staff struggle to keep the cows cozy in their outdated home. They've tried adding mattresses and lengthening the stalls, but that's just not enough for the cows of 2012.
"The stalls are a little small for the animals because cows today are bigger than they were 56 years ago," says Kent Weigel, Dairy Science professor and department chair.
Dairy cattle experts say the more stressed a cow is, the less likely she is to produce a good amount of milk. So they're hoping by improving the living conditions, the cows will inevitably produce more milk.
After more than a decade of planning, the center's 88 cows are moovin' on up to a new, $3 million home. They'll have bigger stalls, improved ventilation for the hot weather and even gel mattresses.
But it's not just the cows that'll benefit. The facility is an important resource for UW students studying animal sciences. The UW is one of the only universities in the Midwest that has a farm-like atmosphere right downtown on campus.
From twice a day milkings, to feeding and care, the facility is almost entirely student run. Nearly 200 students take classes and work at the center each year.
The Dairy Cattle Center is also a hot spot for visitors. Nearly 2,000 people stop by to watch the milking process every year, so a new milking parlor is long overdue. School groups and families can set up tours through the UW visitors center, or just stop by during milking hours, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
"This is their access to cows, their access to the dairy industry, so we're in the public eye very much. I think it would be a very welcome update," says unit manager Valerie Schutzkus.
The $3 million project is funded by the state, but they've saved thanks to donations from area businesses. Among others, Boumatic of Madison is donating a $250,000 milking parlor.
Construction on the project begins in May. The site will have to be closed down for a semester, but they hope to be back up and running by the following semester, in January 2013. Until then, the cows will be taken to one of the UW's other dairy facilities, in Arlington or Marshfield.
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Evil Angel/Darkko Productions
Alexis Silver
Angelina Valentine
Director: Jonni Darkko
Claire Dames
Cast: Alanna Ackerman, Alexis Silver, Angelina Valentine, Claire Dames, Renae Cruz, Ricki Raxxx, Riley Evans, Sara Jay, Sienna West, Evie Delatosso, Velicity Von, Adrianna Nicole, Gianna Michaels, Ryder Sky, Violet Adamson; Chavon Taylor (bonus scene only)
Renae "J-Ho" Cruz
Length: 179:38 minutes
Ricki Raxxx
Date of Production: 6/17/2008
Riley Evans
Extra's: The best extra was easily the bonus scene with Chavon Taylor that lasted 11:56 minutes. She teased in her bright pink polka dotted outfit, her ample bosoms played with before she used them to full effect to milk the cock dry (presumably, it was Jonni's cock) with some assistance from her mouth. The POV work was nicely done as it was in the movie itself and this extra was a nice touch. There was also a cast list for the ladies, a pop shot recap, two trailers, and some limited filmographies.
Sara Jay
Condoms: None
Sienna West
Audio/Video Quality: POV Jugg Fuckers was presented in a standard full frame 1.33:1 ratio color as shot by director Jonni Darkko for Evil Angel in the MPEG-2 codec used for standard definition porn. The bitrate hovered on the middle end of the scale much of the time, typically in the mid 4 Mbps range though jumping around a fair bit too; going higher as often as not. The lighting was often flat and solid, reducing the amount of grain, video noise, and other flaws directly related to the technical aspect. The fleshtones were perfect with the crisp look of clarity I like when Jonni is spot on with his work. The composition was almost always favorable to the ladies and the editing seemed to enhance the look of the show more than a little bit, thanks to the extensive efforts of Eddie Powell who also made the cool DVD menus stand out with his skillful touch (my only complaint being the inability to skip to a specific point in the movie with the way it was mastered). In general, this was another very visually appealing piece of work though thanks to the efforts of the production staff as well as the cast. The audio was provided in a 2.0 Dolby Digital English track (at a 192 Kbps with a 48 kHz sampling rate) was thumping but truncated at the right moment after the tease to allow the vocals to got the spotlight during the scenes.
Evie Delatosso
Body of Review: Jonni Darkko is perhaps one of the most musically inclined directors in porn these days, his current work being distributed by powerhouse Evil Angel. While so many of his peers in the industry attempt to copy whatever is selling, Jonni has made repeated attempts to try new things, catering to smaller but dedicated niche markets as well as elevate his game by using some of the most skilled support staff (particularly Eddie Powell) to polish up his efforts. His latest release to make it to me just before Hurricane Ike slammed the Texas coast was POV Jugg Fuckers, a movie all about ladies willing to titty fuck and blow Jonni to completion, showing that their funbags were up to the task at hand. In fairness to the director, I tend to appreciate penetrative scenes more but found that his willingness to try something like this to be a nice change of pace, supplementing my usual stash of stroke flicks with a walk off the beaten path. If this sounds good to you, here is a quick look at the scenes by the female cast members, noting that no condoms were worn and a lot of fun was had in these relatively short scenes:
Velicity Von
Scene One: Alanna Ackerman, an all natural white gal with red hair and a red mesh top on, went first as she teased with her nipples, pinching them before smiling. She titty fucked Jonni's rod and he fed it to her mouth for sucking, some ball nuzzling and added titty friction draining his nuts dry of genetic juice.
Adrianna Nicole
Scene Two: Alexis Silver, a light skinned black gal with a friendly attitude, spoke little but let her titties and mouth do the talking (so to speak) as she knelt before her uncredited partner to undo his pants and tease him. Her titties and mouth ganged out on his shaft and inhaled away too, but she drained the population pudding using mostly her fun bags.
Scene Three: Angelina Valentine, a cute brunette with an appealing face and pretty eyes, was up next as she rolled around and whispered dirty talk before allowing her implants to take charge of the moment. She stretched out on the bear skin rug styled comforter and let loose for the juice, deepthroating and going oral to milk him dry, her titty fucking prowess finishing Jonni off with some help from a handjob.
Ryder Sky
Scene Four: Claire Dames, a very curvy brunette with seduction on the mind, was up next and wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Her lingerie looked good on her and she encouraged him to grab her, making her nipples hard in the process. That his cock got hard as well served the ultimate purpose here and she spent a lot of tease time before opening up her titties to be plowed, Claire also using her hand to gland combat style along with her mouth and titties to drain him dry (with a decided emphasis on the mouth though).
Violet Adamson
Scene Five: Renae Cruz, a Latina with a wanton look, was next in black lingerie as she moved about with minimal sound, the minimalist study being her setting to work him over. She left her thong on to spread her ass cheeks wide and aggressively went for the cock using her hand and mouth, lubing up her breasts and providing dirty talk to get this over fast. While Renae was not the cutest gal of the day, she exuded some additional quality that enhanced her appeal for me and the innocent look in her eyes nearly brought me over the edge before he plastered her tits with ball batter.
Scene Six: Ricki Raxxx, an older, thicker gal with implants as she came down the stairs in a pink dress and dragon-lady fingernails, was up next as her huge implants did their job. She got them all nice and slippery with lotion and provided a continual stream of dirty talk, her arm band tattoos might even add some appeal to generation Y types. The mouth and hand did most of the work but he wasn't complaining with that large load gracing her so well on the chest.
Scene Seven: Riley Evans, a very attractive blond with pretty eyes, was up next as she asked the obvious question about whether he liked her tits. Needless to say, she got her answer in the form of a hard cock to play with, those ice blue eyes living up the game room and fireplace really well. Riley has been in a lot of movies lately and her sensual manner combined with the light caresses she provided, her breasts the focal point of her ball draining act.
Scene Eight: Sara Jay, a "fluffy" gal wearing a black mesh bra and panties, was up next as she used her genetic gifts to get Jonni all excited in the bedroom. I like thick gals and she sure qualified, keeping eye contact with the camera in the POV scene (as they almost all did) before she savored the taste of his pecker. That led to some titty fucking and while she did blow him a lot, the emphasis was on the titty play as her aural experience demanded a load to her neck.
Scene Nine: Sienna West, an exceptionally bright eyed brunette, was caught in the editing room as she masturbated to some footage being worked on, her skirt and top hardly impediments to the action. Sienna was another dirty talker and as she stripped off her clothing, the room got steamy hot, her oral leading the charge but her tits polishing him off.
Scene Ten: Evie Delatosso, a popular brunette with a lean frame but nice curves, was dressing in front of a mirror when perverted Jonni spent some time with her getting some tease footage. Evie liked to show off so he took full advantage, her positive attitude enhancing the moment considerably as she seduced him slowly. She bobbed on his knob orally before the squishy titties gave him pause, the stream of dirty talk nearly as inviting as the baby bumpers that served her so well in unleashing his seed.
Scene Eleven: Velicity Von, another hotty in many of the big ass and big tit movies of late, was up next wearing black mesh as her inviting demeanor (and tits!) provided a nice way to get off with. She lotioned them up to reduce the friction, her shiny breasts ultra smooth as she coaxed him further. The caressing led to a blowjob and titty fuck, the wad of semen larger than usual as a result.
Scene Twelve: Adrianna Nicole, looking more dolled up than usual, was up next as she played through the theme of the day using her DSLs, tits, and hands on the infamous bedspread mentioned earlier. Her dirty talk was less dramatic and more seductive, providing a different kind of appeal for me as she took her time warming up. Needless to say, her skills have long been established in my opinion, her blowjob alone enough to get blood from a stone, but her titty play was enviable too.
Scene Thirteen: Gianna Michaels, the babe on the front cover that is among the most popular ladies in the industry for good reason these days, was up next as she playfully readied herself in front of the mirror with no clothing on. Her hair was jet black (with red highlights) for a change and she looked leaner than usual too, the gal trying on various outfits (and plastic wrap) as part of the tease. Time had no meaning as she teased and her oral efforts were appreciated too, that lovable breast flesh of hers giving him as much pleasure as it gave me while watching it. Sweet!
Scene Fourteen: Ryder Sky, a slightly trampy looking gal with too much make up on and wearing pink lingerie, was next as she dropped to her knees to please Jonni (or his uncredited substitute). They were by the fire place and she remained quiet most of the time, her looks telling him all he needed to know. The ball play, hand job, and titty play were pretty decent but following Gianna is something few ladies can do with ease, the warmish nature of the romp pleasing but not as hot as the scene before it. She seemed to be turned on by the smell of his balls too, less obvious a fuck partner than most of the others, her scene probably having a lot of replay value once I have had the movie for awhile.
Scene Fifteen: Violet Adamson, a gal with bright blue eyes and 34 DD natural tits, was up last and while she was far from the hottest looking babe of the day, her attitude gave her a special place in my mind (and provided the reason she was last). It was a strong scene for this kind of theme and she carried it off well, the titty play, verbal coaxing, and oral work all top notch. She threw herself into the moment and elevated the dynamic as a result, making it a solid capping scene for the show.
Summary: POV Jugg Fuckers by director Jonni Darkko for Evil Angel was quite well done and the point of view approach worked better than similar projects by others in the industry. Titty play is common in gonzo porn and I actually prefer it to a blowjob most of the time in my own sex life so it was nice to see the mix of oral and titty friction milking the wads of genetic juice. Some of the gals were more playful while others used a stream of dirty talk to stand out from the pack but in all, I found this worth a rating of at least Recommended if not even higher. In short, if you like the wonderfully gifted cast of ladies discussed above and appreciate good old fashioned titty fucking (and blowjobs) done in point of view fashion, you cannot go wrong with POV Jugg Fuckers and should pick up a copy right away.
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"People talk about U2 being a 'live group' . . . because Bono will jump off the balcony to make a point -- but it's not me at all, it's Larry's bass drum."
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Tour: U2 360 Tour 2nd Leg (North America)
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Location: Houston, TX United States
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Hope you don´t mind my cryptic attempt at a Spanish welcome, but we have transported our entire group to Madrid. We´re in an excellent hotel in the city center, where a walk or metro will take one to many parts of the city.
The cultural epicenter offers both the old and the new. Running has been a mix of frustration due to heavy foot traffic, but also enjoyment in a large city park just east of the hotel. We have just started to explore all the paths and lanes it offers. Today, as many as seven students will accompany me for a jog. It is great to share the running lifestyle and have discussions en route.
Checked out one of the two bicycle shops I have found so far, and it was quite amazing. The passion of the sport is evident in shop design, and the huge inventory of bikes and parts. Also, have located two vegetarian restaurants, which should be enjoyable over the long weekend we have over the next few days.
I am thankful to be part of this wonderful trip. I enjoy the students, and sharing their experiences. This is a good season of life, a time to reflect, learn, and plan the future.